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Assistant Professor Ir Ts Dr Tiang Sew Sun

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Assistant Professor | Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Academic Qualifications

PhD Electrical & Electronic Engineering

BEng Electronics Engineering (majoring in Telecommunications)

Areas of Interest
Antenna Design
Biomedical Application
Electromagnetic Imaging
Machine Learning
Microwave Imaging System
Wireless Communication
Optimization
Research

i. Name of grant: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) 

Funder: Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia 

Project Title: Novel mechanisms of evolving convolution neural network based on novelty search of nature inspired algorithms for data classification 

Code: FRGS/1/2019/TK04/UCSI/02/1 

Durations: 1st September 2019 to 30th November 2022 

Role: Co-Investigator 

Amount: RM 101,000.00 

Status: On-Going 

 

ii.     Name of grant: Pioneer Scientist Incentive Fund (PSIF) 

Funder: UCSI University 

Project Title: Development of charging management strategy for electric vehicle using swarm intelligence approach 

Code: Proj-in-FETBE-050 

Durations: 1st September 2018 to 31st August 2021 

Role: Co-Investigator 

Amount: RM 17,800.00 

Status: Completed 

 

iii.     Name of grant: Pioneer Scientist Incentive Fund (PSIF) 

Funder: UCSI University 

Project Title: Development of clinical trial prototype for early breast cancer 

Code: Proj-in-FETBE-054 

Durations: 1st November 2018 to 31st March 2021 

Role: Principal Investigator 

Amount: RM 20,000.00 

Status: Completed 

Professional Bodies

  1. Chartered Engineer, Engineering Council, United Kingdom 
  2. Professional Technologist of Malaysia Board of Technologist (MBOT), Malaysia 
  3. Member, The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), United Kingdom 
  4. Graduate Member, Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), Malaysia 

Publications

  • E. Natarajan, Kaviarasan, V., K. M. Ang, W. H., Lim, Elango, S. & S. S. Tiang, “Production wastage avoidance using modified multi-objective teaching learning based optimization embedded with refined learning scheme”, Early access article in IEEE Access (2022). 

  • Alrifaey, M., W. H., Lim, C. K. Ang, E. Natarajan, Solihin, M. I., Mohamed Juhari, M. R. & S. S., Tiang, “Hybrid deep learning model for fault detection and classification of grid-connected photovoltaic system”, IEEE Access, 10, 13852-13869 (2022). 

  • K. M. Ang, Z. S. Yeap, C. E. Chow, W. Cheng, S. S., Tiang, & W. H. Lim, “Modified particle swarm optimization with chaotic initialization scheme for unconstrained optimization problems”, MEKATRONIKA, 3 (1), 35-43 (2021). 

  • M. K. Waidhuba, S. S. Tiang, S. Manzoor, V. H. Mok, “Performance Feasibility of 5G NR Dense-urban HetNet Deployment with Differentiated CSI Acquisition Mechanisms”, ASM Science Journal, 13 (2), 9-20 (2020). 

  • K. M. Ang, W. H. Lim, N. A. M. Isa, S. S. Tiang, C. K. Ang, E. Natarajan, M. I. Solihin, “A Constrained Teaching-learning-based Optimization with Modified Learning Phases for Constrained Optimization”, Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems, 12(4), 1442-1456 (2020). 

  • K. M. Ang, W. H. Lim, N. A. M. Isa, S. S. Tiang, C. H. Wong, “A Constrained Multi-Swarm Particle Swarm Optimization Without Velocity for Constrained Optimization Problems”, Expert Systems with Applications, 140, 112882 (2020). 

  • E. Natarajan, V. Kaviarasan, W. H. Lim, S. S. Tiang, S. Parasuraman, S. Elango, “Non-dominated Sorting Modified Teaching-Learning-Based Optimization for Multi-Objective Machining of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)”, Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, 1-25 (2019). 

  • W. H. Lim, N. A. M. Isa, S. S. Tiang, T. H. Tan, E. Natarajan, C. H. Wong, J. R. Tang, “A Self-Adaptive Topologically Connected-Based Particle Swarm Optimization”, IEEE Access, 6, 65347 – 65366 (2018).  

  • L. Yao, W. H. Lim, S. S. Tiang, T. H. Tan, C. H. Wong, J. Y. Pang, “Demand Bidding Optimization for an Aggregator with A Genetic Algorithm”, Energies, 11(10), 2498 (2018). 

  • E. Natarajan, V. Kaviarasan, W. H. Lim, S. S. Tiang, T. H. Tan, “Enhanced Multi-Objective Teaching-Based Optimization for Machining of Delrin”, IEEE Access, 6, 51528-51546 (2018). 

  • S. S. Tiang, I. Asyadh, Sardar Ali, M. Z. Abdullah, “Compact Multislot Planar Monopole Antenna for Mircrowave Imaging”, Advanced Science Lett., 23(11), 11031-11034(4) (2017). 

  • S. S. Tiang, M. Sadoon, N. S. Nik Anwar, M. F. Ain, M. Z. Abdullah, “Development of a Compact Wide-Slot Antenna for Early Stage Breast Cancer Detection Featuring Circular Array Full-View Geometry”, Int. J. Antennas Propag., Article ID 309321 (2014). 

  • S. S. Tiang, M. Sadoon, T. F. Zanoon, M. F. Ain, M. Z. Abdullah, “Radar Sensing Featuring Biconical Antenna and Enhanced Delay and Sum Algorithm for Early Stage Breast Cancer Detection”, Prog. Electromagn. Res. PIER B, 46, 299 – 316 (2013). 

  • M. T. Islam, M. N. Shakib, N. Misran, S. S. Tiang, “Broadband Microstrip Patch Antenna”, European Journal of Scientific Research, 27(2), 174-180 (2009). 

Conferences

  • K. M. Ang, W. H. Lim, S. S. Tiang, C. K. Ang, E. Natarajan, & Ahamed Khan, M. K. A, “Optimal training of feedforward neural networks using teaching-learning-based optimization with modified learning phases”, In: Isa, K. et al., (eds.), Proceedings of the 12th National Technical Seminar on Unmanned System Technology 2020. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, 770, Springer, Singapore (2022). 

  • K. M. Ang, W. H. Lim, N. A. Mat Isa, S. S. Tiang, C. K. Ang, C. E. Chow, & Z. S. Yeap, “Modified particle swarm optimization with unique self-cognitive learning for global optimization problems”,  In: Nasir, A. F. Ab. et al. (eds.), Recent Trends in Mechatronics Towards Industry 4.0. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, 730, Springer, Singapore (2022). 

  • W. S. Koh, W. H. Lim, K. M. Ang, N. A. Mat Isa, S. S. Tiang, C. K. Ang, & M. I., Solihin. “Multi-objective particle swarm optimization with alternate learning strategies”, In: Nasir, A. F. Ab. et al. (eds.), Recent Trends in Mechatronics Towards Industry 4.0. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, 730, Springer, Singapore (2022). 

  • W. T. Han, S. S. Tiang, W. H. Lim, M. Mokayef, K. M. Ang, & Liu, Yanan, “Wearable sensors based remote patient monitoring using IoT data analytic”, In: Chew, E. et al. (eds.), RiTA 2020. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, Springer, Singapore (2021).   

  • Z. C. Choi, K. M. Ang, W. H. Lim, S. S. Tiang, C. K. Ang, M. I. Solihin, M. R. Mohamed Juhari, & C. E. Chow, “Hybridized metaheuristic search algorithm with modified initialization scheme for global optimization” In: Mat Jizat, J. A. et al. (eds.), Advances in Robotic, Automation and Data Analytics. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 1350, Springer, Cham (2021). 

  • M. I. Solihin, W. H. Lim, S. S. Tiang, & C. K. Ang, “Modified particle swarm optimization for robust anti-swing gantry crane controller tuning”, In: Md Zain Z. et al. (eds) Proceedings of the 11th National Technical Seminar on Unmanned System Technology 2019. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, 666, Springer, Singapore (2021). 

  • O. T. Chong, W. H. Lim, N. A. M. Isa, K. M. Ang, S. S. Tiang, “A Teaching-learning-based Optimization with Modified Learning Phases for Continuous Optimization”, Science and Information Conference, UK (2020). 

  • R. A. Abdullah, Mokayef, M., S. S. Tiang, W. H. Lim, “Table Tennis Using Arduino For Seniors’ Healthcare”, Proceeding of The 2020 International Conference on Artificial Life and Robotics, Oita, Japan (2020) 

  • M. K. Waidhuba, S. S. Tiang, S. Manzoor, V. H. Mok, “A Wireless Backhaul using a Massive MIMO – 5G NR HetNet Design – at Sub-6GHz and Millimeter wave Frequencies”, 7th  International Conference on Smart Computing & Communications, Sarawak, Malaysia (2019)  

  • M. Y. Cho, S. S. Tiang, W. H. Lim, Mokayef, M, “Compact Trapezoidal-Shaped Monopole-Like Slot UWB Antenna for WBAN Applications”, 2nd World Symposium on Communication Engineering, Nagoya, Japan (2019)

  • S. S. Tiang, M. F. Ain, M. Z. Abdullah, “Wide-Slot Antenna for Breast Imaging Applications”, IEEE Sensors Applications Symposium, Queenstown, New Zealand (2014) 

  • S. S. Tiang, M. F. Ain, M. Z. Abdullah, “Design of a Wideband Wide-Slot Antenna for Breast Cancer Detection”, School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering 4th Postgraduate Colloquium, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Perak, Malaysia (2013) 

  • S. S. Tiang, M. F. Ain, M. Z. Abdullah, “Microstrip-Fed Low Profile and Wideband Wide-Slot Antenna for Breast Imaging”, Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference, Kaoshiung, Taiwan (2012) 

  • S. S. Tiang, M. F. Ain, M. Z. Abdullah, “Compact and Wideband Wide-Slot Antenna for Microwave Imaging System”, IEEE International RF and Microwave Conference, Seremban, Malaysia (2011) 

  • S. S. Tiang, M. F. Ain, M. Z. Abdullah, “Compact Dielectric Resonator for Ultra-Wideband Breast Cancer Imaging”, 2nd Symposium of USM Fellowship Holders, Penang, Malaysia (2011)

Editoral Board

  1. Editorial advisory board of Review of Computer Engineering Studies (RCES) 
  2. Editorial board member of Journal of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Science Publishing Group