Nurul Amira Mohd Ramli

Dr. Nurul Amira Mohd Ramli
PhD, MSc, BEng (Hons)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Programme Coordinator of Mechatronics Engineering
Lecturer 

Contact Details
Location: Skylark 3 Room 451
Tel: +60 85 630 100 Ext: 2434
Fax: +60 85 630288
Email: nurul.amira@curtin.edu.my

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=83ymIt8AAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
SCOPUS: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57214994411
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8965-6297

Academic History

  • PhD in Mechatronic Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia (2023)
  • MSc in Telecommunication and Information Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM Shah Alam), Malaysia (2016)
  • B.Eng. (Hons.) Electronics (Instrumentation), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM Shah Alam), Malaysia (2013)

Research Interest

  • Electromagnetic theory, wireless communication
  • Radio communication networks and systems
  • Robotics and automation
  • Smart sensor
  • Sensor networks
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Image processing (Tomography)

Subject Taught

  • Mechatronics Design Project
  • Microcontroller Project
  • Electrical Systems
  • Linear System and Control

Awards

  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Malaysia
  • Best Paper Award, The 13th MUCET Conference on Engineering and Technology
  • Best PhD Thesis Award, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) 
  • Excellent Masters Award, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM Shah Alam)

Research Grants/Funding

  1. 18 Feb – 31 Dec 2025: Co-researcher, Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project (CMTIP) Scheme 2025, Interactive Guided Learning with Generative AI for Engineering Mechanics Student
  2. 01 July 2023 – 30 June 2024: Post-Doctoral Researcher, University Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) Post Doctorate Grant Scheme, Imaging of Grain Moisture Profiles in Agricultural Silos Based-on Neural Network Scheme via Radio Frequency Tomography Assisted
  3. Jan 2019 – December 2021: Graduate Research Assistant, Trans Disciplinary Research Grant Scheme (TRGS), A Localization of Moisture Distribution in Agricultural Silos via Sensor Networks and Artificial Intelligence Assisted (36 months)

Selected Publications

A. Journal Publications

  1. Mohd Ramli, N. A., Rahiman, M. H. F., Kamarudin, L. M., Mohamed, L., Zakaria, A., Ahmad, A., & Rahim, R. A. (2021). A New Method of Rice Moisture Content Determination Using Voxel Weighting-Based from Radio Tomographic Images. Sensors, Vol. 21, Issue. 11, IF: 3.9 [Q1]
  2. Mohd Ramli, N. A., Rahiman, M. H. F., Kamarudin, L. M., Mohamed, L., Zakaria, A., & Abdullah, M. S. M. (2020). A Design and Development of a Wireless Sensor Network for Potential Monitoring and Localization. Journal of Electrical Engineering & Technology, Vol. 15, Issue. 6, IF: 1.9 [Q2]
  3. Mohd Ramli, N. A., Rahiman, M. H. F., Kamarudin, L. M., Mohamed, L., Zakaria, A., Ahmad, A., Abdullah, M. S. M., & Rahim, R. A. (2025). Non-destructive Method for Moisture Content Sensing Inside a Rice Storage. International Journal of Integrated Engineering, Vol. 17, Issue. 2 IF: 0.6 [Q3]
  4. Mohd Ramli, N. A., Rahiman, M. H. F., Kamarudin, L. M., Mohamed, L., Zakaria, A., Ahmad, A., Abdullah, M. S. M., & Rahim, R. A. (2024). Measurement of Rice Moisture Content Based-on Quantitative Analysis from Radio Tomography Images. Jurnal Teknologi, Vol. 86, Issue. 3, IF: 0.7 [Q3]
  5. Wahab, A. A., Rosli, U. A., Harun, N. S., Mohd Ramli, N. A., Ramli, M. F., Lam, H. Y., & Rahiman, M. H. F. (2023). An Investigation of Microwave Tomography Technique to Image Brain Tumour Through Cross-Section Imaging with Different Number of Electrode. International Journal of Integrated Engineering, Vol. 15, Issue. 3, IF: 0.6 [Q3]
  6. Abdullah, M. S. M., Rahiman, M. H. F., Khalid, N. S., Nasir, A. S. A., Mohd Ramli, N. A. (2024). Radio Tomography Imaging Using Adjacent Criterion Method to Determine the Localization Error. ECTI Transactions on Electrical Engineering, Electronics, and Communications, Vol. 22, Issue. 2, Scopus Indexed
  7. Mohd Ramli, N. A., Rahiman, Law, H. Y. H., (2024). Design and Development of Green Trash Compactor for Recyclable Waste Management. Journal of Engineering Research and Education, Vol. 16, Issue 2024, MyCite Indexed
  8. Mohd Ramli, N. A., Rahiman, M. H. F., Kamarudin, L. M., Mohamed, L., & Zakaria, A. (2021). A Potential Study on Radio Tomography to Localize the Moisture Distribution in Rice Silo. Journal of Tomography System & Sensors Application, Vol. 4, Issue. 1
  9. Abdullah, M. S. M., Kurd, A. A. M., Rahiman, M. H. F., Mohd Ramli, N. A. (2025). Lighting System Based on the Human Presence for Daily Applications. Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 30, Issue. 2.
  10. Wahab, A. A., Rosli, U. A., Mohd Ramli, N. A., Rahiman, M. H. F., & Ramli, M. F. (2021). An Investigation of Microwave Tomography Technique to Detect Brain Tumour Through Cross-Section Imaging at Frequency 0.5 GHz to 1.5 GHz. Journal of Advanced Industrial Technology and Application, Vol. 2, Issue. 1

B. Conference Proceedings

  1. Rahiman M. H. F., Nayan, N. M., Zakaria, A., Kamarudin, L. M., Mohd Ramli, N. A., (2025). Design of a 2.4 GHz RF Sensor for Assessing Moisture Content in Dry Powders. IEEE Proceeding, pg.: 262-267 Scopus Indexed
  2. Mohd Ramli, N. A., Rahiman, M. H. F., & Krishnan, K. K., (2023). Classification-based Method for Wall Crack Detection. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, Vol. 2641, Issue 1, Scopus Indexed
  3. Mohd Ramli, N. A., Rahiman, M. H. F., Kamarudin, L. M., Mohamed, L., & Zakaria, A., (2019). A Review on Frequency Selection in Grain Moisture Content Detection. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Vol. 705, Issue 1, Scopus Indexed

Professional Activities

  1. Internship Supervisor:
    • Omar Abdul Aziz Bin Razimi, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, 01 May – 31 July 2025
  2. Safety and Health Committee:
    • Faculty of Science and Engineering (FOES), Curtin University Malaysia
  3. Book / Journal / Conference Reviewer:
    • Journal of Advanced Mechanical and Mechatronic Systems
    • 9th International Conference on Man-machine Systems (ICoMMS 2025)
    • Book: Bridging Ideas to Impact: A Journey Through Discovery and Innovation – Series 5, UTHM
  4. Co-Chair Secretariate Committee:
    • 17th International Conference on Materials Processing and Characterization (ICMPC 2025)
  5. Post-graduate Examiner:
    • (MPhil) Amanda Anne Mu Fuimay, Thermal and Acoustic Properties of Water Hyacinth-Palm Oil Fuel Ash Reinforced Polymer Composite for Structural Application, Curtin University Malaysia.
  6. Club Advisor:
    • Curtin Robotics Club, Curtin University Malaysia
  7. Technical Committee:
    • International Conference on Sports, Sciences and Management, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (2025)
    • International Workshop on Computed Tomography & Imaging Technology, Malaysian Society of Computed Tomography & Imaging Technology (2021)
  8. STEM Activities:
    • STEM Trailblazers 2025, organized by MEITD Sarawak & Curtin University Malaysia, 18 – 19 July 2025
    • STEM Educational Program, organized by Curtin University Malaysia & SMK Julau 2, 04 July 2025
    • Mechatronics Engineering Workshop, organized by International Student Recruitment, Curtin University Malaysia, 16 May 2025
    • STEM Educational Program, organized by Curtin University Malaysia & SMKA Miri, 06 – 07 Jan 2025
    • TECHDESIGN: 2D and 3D Engineering Drawing Challenge, Curtin IMechE Club, 05 Oct 2024

Professional Associations

  • Malaysia Board of Technologist, Graduate Technologist
  • Board of Engineers Malaysia, Graduate Engineer