Mohd Ashraf Ahmad

@umpsa.edu.my

Associate Professor of Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology
Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah

Mohd Ashraf Ahmad


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Mohd Ashraf Ahmad received his first degree in B.Eng Electrical Mechatronics and Master Degree in M.Eng Mechatronics and Automatic Control from University of Technology Malaysia (UTM) in 2006 and 2008, respectively. In 2015, he received a Ph.D in Informatics (Systems Science) from Kyoto University. Currently, he is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology, University Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA). His current research interests are model-free control, control of Mechatronic systems, nonlinear system identification and vibration control. He has been listed as 2% of the Stanford University's world’s top scientists in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

EDUCATION

March 2015: Doctor of Informatics (Systems Science), Kyoto University

October 2007: Master of Engineering (Mechatronics & Automatic Control), University of Technology Malaysia

June 2006: Bachelor of Electrical-Mechatronics Engineering, University of Technology Malaysia

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Control and Systems Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy, Artificial Intelligence
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Scopus Publications

4365

Scholar Citations

36

Scholar h-index

129

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Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Asynchronous Cubature Kalman Optimizer for Solving Numerical Optimization Problems
    Z Musa, MA Ahmad, Z Ibrahim, MM Saari, MI Shapiai
    Franklin Open, 100629 , 2026
    2026
  • A novel hyperbolic tangent-augmented controller framework for temperature control in jacketed continuous stirred tank reactors
    D Izci, S Ekinci, İ Ökten, RF Çınar, M Rashdan, M Salman, ...
    Scientific Reports , 2026
    2026
  • A hybrid sine cosine algorithm with pattern search (SCAPS) for enhanced digital IIR filter system identification
    MA Ahmad, MS Islam, MH Suid, C Ersali, B Hekimoglu
    International Journal of Modelling and Simulation, 1-22 , 2026
    2026
  • An Improved Brain Emotional Learning-Based Intelligent Controller-PID Control with Adaptive Learning Rates for MIMO Systems
    S Saat, MA Ahmad, MR Ghazali, MH Suid
    Cognitive Robotics , 2026
    2026
  • Robust Fractional-Order Control with Master–Slave Mechanism for Motor Speed Regulation
    D Izci, S Ekinci, RM Rizk-Allah, MA Ahmad
    Fractal and Fractional 10 (3), 187 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Data-driven TID controller for double-pendulum overhead crane system with distributed-mass payload
    MIF Mohd Hanif, MHQ Mardi, MZ Mohd Tumari, MH Suid, MA Ahmad, ...
    Journal of Low Frequency Noise, Vibration and Active Control, 14613484261439406 , 2026
    2026
  • A Novel Gudermannian Function-Driven Controller Architecture Optimized by Starfish Optimizer for Superior Transient Performance of Automatic Voltage Regulation
    D Izci, S Ekinci, M Jabari, B Kocaman, BB Güneş, E Adas, MA Ahmad
    Biomimetics 11 (1), 7 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 13
  • Optimal Brain Emotional Learning with PID Control for Flexible Joint Manipulators
    S Saat, MA Ahmad, MZM Tumari, MH Suid, MR Ghazali
    Applications of Modelling and Simulation 10, 11-27 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • A Memory-Based Simultaneous Perturbation Stochastic Approximation Method for the Optimal PID Controller Tuning in Flexible Joint Manipulators
    NMZA Mustapha, MA Ahmad, MR Ghazali, MH Suid
    International Journal of Robotics and Control Systems 6 (1), 173-189 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • A Novel Softsign Fractional-Order Controller Optimized by an Intelligent Nature-Inspired Algorithm for Magnetic Levitation Control
    D Izci, S Ekinci, MZ Mohd Tumari, MA Ahmad
    Fractal and Fractional 9 (12), 801 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 10
  • Cubature Kalman Optimizer with Fixed Neighborhood Radius for AVR System
    Z Musa, MH Suid, MA Ahmad, NA Ab Aziz, MZM Tumari, Y Tsuboi
    2025 IEEE 13th Conference on Systems, Process & Control (ICSPC), 141-145 , 2025
    2025
  • Hybrid nonlinear sine cosine and safe experimentation dynamics algorithm for robust sigmoid PID control of automatic voltage regulators
    MZM Tumari, MH Suid, MA Ahmad
    Journal of King Saud University Computer and Information Sciences 37 (10), 355 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 7
  • Data-driven brain emotional learning-based intelligent controller-PID control of MIMO systems based on a modified safe experimentation dynamics algorithm
    S Saat, MA Ahmad, MR Ghazali
    International Journal of Cognitive Computing in Engineering 6, 74-99 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 57
  • Wireless Communication Street Lights via Long Range Technology
    MFM Jusof, MH Suid, MA Ahmad, T Abdullah, MHA Bakar
    Advancements in Industry and Technology, 83-90 , 2025
    2025
  • Improved tunicate swarm optimizer for solar cells parameter identification
    N Rosmizi, JJ Jui, MS Islam, MA Ahmad
    Engineering Optimization, 1-34 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • A Nonlinear Sine Cosine Algorithm Approach to Designing a One-Degree-of-Freedom Sigmoid PID Controller for Automatic Voltage Regulators
    I Ahmed, MH Suid, MA Ahmad, S Ahmad, MFM Jusof, ZM Tumari
    2025 IEEE 9th International Conference on Software Engineering & Computer … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Data-Driven Variable Tracking Differentiation Sigmoid Proportional-Integral-Derivative Controller for Nonlinear Multiple Input Multiple Output System with White Noise
    GM Qian, MRB Ghazali, MAB Ahmad
    Journal of Robotics and Control (JRC) 6 (5), 2399-2412 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Development of a smart portable cupping suction device with multi-mode control using PID regulation
    MR Ghazali, MA Ahmad, LH Akmalmas
    International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE) 15 (5 … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Input Shaping Control of Crane System with Time Varying Hoisting Rope Length
    MHQ Mardi, MA Ahmad, MR Ghazali, A Nazari, MM Bello, Z Mohamed
    2025 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology & Computer … , 2025
    2025
  • Data-Driven FOPID Control for Nonlinear Gantry Crane Systems Using Adaptive Safe Experimentation Dynamics
    MR Ghazali, GM Qian, MA Ahmad, MH bin Suid
    2025 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology & Computer … , 2025
    2025

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Optimal tuning of sigmoid PID controller using Nonlinear Sine Cosine Algorithm for the Automatic Voltage Regulator system
    MH Suid, MA Ahmad
    ISA Transactions 128, 265-286 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 170
  • Optimal Energy Management Strategies for Hybrid Electric Vehicles: A Recent Survey of Machine Learning Approaches
    JJ Jui, MA Ahmad, MMI Molla, MIM Rashid
    Journal of Engineering Research , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 110
  • Modelling and controller design for a cruise control system
    K Osman, MF Rahmat, MA Ahmad
    2009 5th international colloquium on signal processing & its applications … , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 106
  • Performance comparison between LQR and PID controllers for an inverted pendulum system
    ANK Nasir, MA Ahmad, MF Rahmat
    AIP conference proceedings 1052 (1), 124-128 , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 106
  • Fast and optimal tuning of fractional order PID controller for AVR system based on memorizable-smoothed functional algorithm
    RH Mok, MA Ahmad
    Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal 35, 101264 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 99
  • Control of an underactuated double-pendulum overhead crane using improved model reference command shaping: Design, simulation and experiment
    HI Jaafar, Z Mohamed, MA Ahmad, NA Wahab, L Ramli, MH Shaheed
    Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing 151, 107358 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 95
  • Control strategy of buck converter driven DC motor: A comparative assessment
    MA Ahmad, RMTR Ismail, MS Ramli
    Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 4 (10), 4893-4903 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 79
  • An improved marine predators algorithm-tuned fractional-order PID controller for automatic voltage regulator system
    MZ Mohd Tumari, MA Ahmad, MH Suid, MR Hao
    Fractal and Fractional 7 (7), 561 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 75
  • Optimal pid controller for the dc-dc buck converter using the improved sine cosine algorithm
    NF Nanyan, MA Ahmad, B Hekimoğlu
    Results in Control and Optimization 14, 100352 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 70
  • Hybrid spiral-bacterial foraging algorithm for a fuzzy control design of a flexible manipulator
    AN Kasruddin Nasir, MA Ahmad, MO Tokhi
    Journal of Low Frequency Noise, Vibration and Active Control 41 (1), 340-358 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 69
  • Performance analysis of model-free PID tuning of MIMO systems based on simultaneous perturbation stochastic approximation
    MA Ahmad, S Azuma, T Sugie
    Expert Systems with Applications 41 (14), 6361-6370 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 65
  • The control of a highly nonlinear two-wheels balancing robot: A comparative assessment between LQR and PID-PID control schemes
    ANK Nasir, MA Ahmad, RMTR Ismail
    International Journal of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering 4 (10), 942-947 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 65
  • A hybrid metaheuristic algorithm for identification of continuous-time Hammerstein systems
    JJ Jui, MA Ahmad
    Applied Mathematical Modelling 95, 339-360 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 64
  • Performance comparison between sliding mode control (SMC) and PD-PID controllers for a nonlinear inverted pendulum system
    ANK Nasir, R Ismail, MA Ahmad
    World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology 71, 400-405 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 63
  • Data-driven brain emotional learning-based intelligent controller-PID control of MIMO systems based on a modified safe experimentation dynamics algorithm
    S Saat, MA Ahmad, MR Ghazali
    International Journal of Cognitive Computing in Engineering 6, 74-99 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 57
  • Adaptive safe experimentation dynamics for data-driven neuroendocrine-PID control of MIMO systems
    MR Ghazali, MA Ahmad, RMT Raja Ismail
    IETE Journal of Research 68 (3), 1-14 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 57
  • Composite fuzzy logic control approach to a flexible joint manipulator
    MA Ahmad, MZM Tumari, ANK Nasir
    International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems 10 (1), 58 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 56
  • An improved marine predators algorithm tuned data-driven multiple-node hormone regulation neuroendocrine-PID controller for multi-input–multi-output gantry crane system
    MZ Mohd Tumari, MA Ahmad, MH Suid, MR Ghazali, MO Tokhi
    Journal of Low Frequency Noise, Vibration and Active Control 42 (4), 1666-1698 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 55
  • Dynamic modelling of a two-link flexible manipulator system incorporating payload
    MA Ahmad, Z Mohamed, N Hambali
    2008 3rd IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications, 96-101 , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 55
  • A model-free approach for maximizing power production of wind farm using multi-resolution simultaneous perturbation stochastic approximation
    MA Ahmad, S Azuma, T Sugie
    Energies 7 (9), 5624-5646 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 52