Welcome to Research, Innovation and Development
Our mission is to push the boundaries of computing, fostering innovation and excellence in research.

Prof. Dr. Azlan bin Mohd Zain
From Research to Real-World Impact
Deputy Dean’s Message
Warm Greetings,
The Research, Innovation & Development Office, Faculty of Computing, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), is committed to advancing the frontiers of knowledge through impactful research, innovative discovery, and sustainable development.Our focus lies in strengthening five key pillars of academic excellence: Research Grants, Publications, Innovation, Commercialization, and Research Lab Development.
We continuously encourage our researchers to secure competitive research grants that support ground-breaking studies and address national as well as global challenges. We also emphasize the importance of high-quality publications in reputable journals, showcasing the faculty’s scholarly achievements to the world. In the spirit of innovation, the Faculty of Computing fosters creative thinking and problem-solving that lead to new technologies and digital solutions. We actively promote commercialization of research outcomes, turning academic discoveries into market-ready products and services that bring tangible benefits to society.
To support these efforts, we prioritize continuous research lab development, ensuring our facilities remain state-of-the-art and conducive to collaborative, interdisciplinary work that drives excellence in computing research.
Together, these initiatives strengthen our mission to cultivate a vibrant research ecosystem that empowers both academics and students to lead in technology, science, and innovation.
Thank you.
Prof. Dr Azlan bin Mohd Zain
Deputy Dean (Research, Innovation & Development)
Faculty of Computing
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Our Research Management
Our management team who are committed to driving research, innovation, and development.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Murtadha bin Mohamad
Research Manager
murtadha@utm.my

Norhafisah binti Zakaria
Research & Knowledge officer
norhafisah@utm.my

Norhasidah binti Sahar Shah
Secretary
norhasidah@utm.my

Mr Ahmad Syazani bin Ahmad Nizam
Administrative Assistant
ahmadsyazani@utm.my
Meet Our Head of Research Group
Our team comprises leading experts in various fields of computing, committed to advancing knowledge and driving innovation.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hishammuddin bin Asmuni @ Hasmuni
SERG
hishamudin@utm.my

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Shahizan bin Othman
IIRG
shahizan@utm.my

Dr. Mohamad Shukor bin Talib
ALIAS
shukor@utm.my

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Hajar Othman
IASRG
hajar@utm.my

Ts. Dr. Nur Haliza binti Abdul Wahab
PCRG
nur.haliza@utm.my

Dr. Norhaida Binti Mohd Suaib
VICUBELAB
haida@utm.my
Our Dedicated Researchers
Deputy Dean (Research, Innovation & Development)
azlanmz@utm.my/researchfc@utm.my
Address
Research Group, Faculty of Computing, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johore, Malaysia
