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Professor Dr Dahlan Bin Abdul Ghani

Professor

Academic Qualifications

PhD Media Studies                   
Master of Information Technology
Bachelor of Innovation Media 

Areas of Interest
Animation
Film Studies
Comic Design
Virtual Reality
Game Development
Research

Study of visualization elements of shadow play technique movement and computer graphic imagery (CGI) in wayang kulit

Publications

Research Publication 

  1. 1.Dahlan Abdul Ghani.(2011), A Study of Visualization Elements of Shadow Play Technique Movement and Computer Graphic Imagery (CGI) in Wayang Kulit Kelantan, International Journal of Art, Culture & Design Technologies (IJACDT) IGI-Global Vol.1, No.1, pp: 1-11, ISSN: 2155- 4196 , April. , pp : 54 – 61
  2. Syaifulnizam Abd Manaf,Shanmuga Vivekananda & Dahlan Abd Ghani;(2007), Architecture Live CD Operating System; UniKL International Conference on Engineering Technology (ICET), Proceedings.
  3. Dahlan Abdul Ghani,(2011), Puppet Animation: A New Technique in Traditional Wayang Kulit Malaysia, International of Computer Graphics and Animation, 2011, Academy & Industry Research Collaboration Centre (AIRCC), ISBN : 2231 – 3281 , pp. 1- 10
  4. Dahlan Abdul Ghani (2011), Digital Puppetry: Wayang Kulit 3D Animation Puppet Using Maya MEL, IEEE Conference Proceedings, 4th International Conference on Modelling, Simulation & Optimization, 27th May 2011, ISBN: 978-1-4577-0003-3, pp: 1-5
  5. Fauzi Naeim bin Mohamed, Dahlan Abd. Ghani & Rafidei Mohammad (2010), Development Progress of Interactive Comics Design For 3G Mobile Application. International IT and Society Conference (IISC), Sabah 8-10th June 2010 pp : 266-269.
  6. Dahlan Abd. Ghani (2011), Wayang Kulit Kelantan: A Differences Between Conventional & 3D Digital Puppetry Animation Technique, Proceedings of The International ASEAN Conference on Scientific and Social Science Research 2011(ACSSSR), Publisher : UITM, Culture & Social Sciences, pp : 1 –
  7. Rafidei Mohamad, Mohamad Fauzi Naeim, Dahlan, Abd. Ghani,(2010) Interactive 3D Simulation For Cervical Cancer: Innovating Public Health Campaign for Awareness, Proceedings of the International Conference on the Roles of Humanities and Social Science in Engineering 2010 (ICoHSE 2010), Publisher: University Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) pp : 134 – 140
  8. Dahlan Abd. Ghani, (2012) Wayang Kulit Kelantan: The Challenges Between Traditional & Digital Puppetry, Journal Arte, Individuo y Sociedad, of Servicio de Publicaciones de la Universidad Complutense De Madrid, Spain in Volume 24 (1). ISI Indexed Arts & Humanities Citation Index from Thomson Reuters ISSN NO. 1988-2408. [ Arts Social Science- ISI Thompson Reuters & Scopus ]
  9. Dahlan Abd Ghani, Mohd Sidin Ishak, (2011), Preserving Wayang Kulit For Younger Generations, IEEE Multimedia & Artful Media Quarterly ISSN: 1070-986X , IEEE COMPUTER SOC, 10662 LOS VAQUEROS CIRCLE.   [ Web Of Science ISI Thompson Reuters]
  10. Dahlan Abd Ghani, (2012), Culture Heritage Modelling of Malaysian Shadow Play, IEEE COMPUTER Graphics & Application Quarterly ISSN: 1070-986X, IEEE COMPUTER SOC, 10662 Los Alamitos. [ Web Of Science ISI Thompson Reuters]
  11. Noraeida Zakaria,Siti Nuridayu Sayuti & Dahlan Abd Ghani, (2011) , Mobile Interactive Application-“Heritage of Wau”, 3rd UniKL International Conference Engineering Technology(ICET), paper ID : ICET2011-33,6 - 8TH December 2011, Renaissance Hotel, CD Proceedings
  12. Aruna Rajendram Shanmuga Vivekananda, Dahlan Abd Ghani,(2013), E-Learning Solution of Good Agricultural (GAP) for Higher Students Learning in Cambodia, International Journal Environment & Rural Development (ISERD), Vol .2 page 1-4.
  13. Dahlan Abd. Ghani, (2012), Wayang Kulit Kelantan: A Comparative Study between Traditional & Computer Generated Imagery (CGI), E-Proceedings, ISBN No, 976-983-44499-1-9 International Conference on Arts , Social Sciences & Technology, Park Royal Hotel, Batu Feringgi Penang, 3 – 4th March 2012, pp : 1-11
  14. Dahlan Abd. Ghani (2012), Md Sidin Bin Ahmad Ishak : Relationship Between The Art of Wayang Kulit,& Disney’s Twelve Principles of Animation, Journal of Research and Social Intervention, Romania , ISSN (print): 1583-3410 ISSN (electronic): 1584-5397, [ Web Of Science Arts & Social Science ISI Thompson Reuters Impact Factor : 1.186 & Indexed in SCOPUS Journal ]
  15. Dahlan Abd. Ghani (2012) , The Study of Semiotics Wayang Kulit Theatre in Malay Culture Society, Vol. 18, No. 1 Section "Investigaciones y Documentos” (Researches and Documents),of Estudios Sobre el Mensaje Periodístico (Universidad Complutense de Madrid). [Web of Knowledge Arts & Social Science ISI Thompson Reuters & Indexed in SCOPUS Impact Factor: 0.203] pp.321-335 / (Q2 Rank Journal)
  16. Dahlan Abdul Ghani, (2013) The Art of Lotte Reiniger Visual Styles Influence by The Art of Wayang Kulit or Shadow Puppet, Arbor : Ciencia Peinsamento Cultura(CSIC), Spanish Culture & Technology Journal, [ Web Of Science Arts & Social Science ISI Thompson Reuters, A&HCI & SSCI, SCOPUS Indexed [Impact Factor : 1.56 & H index : 4]
  17. Dahlan Abdul Ghani (2014), The Scream & Starry Night : Emotions, Symbol & Motives" Vol. (20), 2014, No. 1 (January-June), section "Investigations y Documentos" (Researchers and Documents), on Estudios Sobre el Mensaje Periodístico (Universidad Complutense de Madrid), Indexed - ISI Thompson Reuters & SCOPUS Journal
  18. Dahlan Abd Ghani (2014), Wayang Fighters: Preserving The Art of Wayang Kulit Through Game Application, 8th ACM International Conference on Ubiquitous Information Management and Communications, ACM-ICUMC (IMCOCM) Co-Host by UniKL & University Sung-Ku Kwan, Korea, DiMulia Hotel, Bali Indonesia 8th – 10th Jan 2015 (ACM - SCOPUS Proceedings)
  19. Dahlan Abd Ghani, (2014), Preserving Wayang Kulit Kelantan Using Augmented Reality (AR), 5th International Conference of Science & Technology (ICSTIE 2014) Batu Feringgi , Penang 17th Sept, Conference ICSTIE 2014 – Non ISI/Scopus Proceedings
  20. Dahlan Abd Ghani (2014), Hamzah Awang Amat (Master Puppeteer) & John Lasseter: Between Real and Unreal Worlds, New Media Design Journal (NMDJ), ISBN 978-967-131040-3, p.81-p.88, Published By USM, Penang - Non ISI/Scopus.
  21. Dahlan Abdul Ghani, (2015) , Upin & Ipin: Promoting Malaysian Culture Values through Animation, Historia y Comunicación Social, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, SPAIN , Vol 20, No 1 (2015),p.241-258, Indexed ISI Thompson Arts & Humanities & SCOPUS / [Q1 JOURNAL]
  22. Dahlan Abdul Ghani (2016), Senor Wences: The Art of Animation Inside a Ventriloquist, International Journal of Humanities & Culture Studies, Vol.3 (Issue No.1), ISSN: 2356-5926 Indexed ISI Thompson Arts & Humanities
  23. Dahlan Abdul Ghani (2016), The Art of Music: Sound Effects in Wayang Kulit, Journal of International of Aesthetics and Social Music (IRASM) , Vol 44, (4), Zagreb, Indexed ISI Thompson Arts & SCOPUS indexed / (Q2 JOURNAL)
  24. Dahlan Abdul Ghani (2017), World Between Computer Technology & Preserving Traditional Arts in Malaysia, Ponte Scientific Journal, ISSN No. 0032-423X, Vol 73, (1), Feb 2017, pp. 101-109, ISI Thompson Reuters & Scopus Indexed
  25. Dahlan Abdul Ghani (2017) , The Study of Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) in Shadow Puppets Theatre" vol. 23, 2017, no. 1 (January-June), section "Investigaciones y documents" (Researchers and Documents), in Estudios Sobre el Mensaje Periodístico (Universidad Complutense de Madrid) - Scopus Indexed (Q2 Rank Journal)
  26. Mohd Adi Bunyamin, Dahlan Abdul Ghani, Amir Arieff & Zaky Khairuddin (2017), Technological Advancement through Character Design: Darth Vader as Case Study Series, Annales Historia et Sociologia Vol.27, 2017, 1, H Index : 4 , – ISI & Scopus Indexed (Q2 Rank Journal)
  27. Dahlan Abdul Ghani, (2017) “The “Misc as Scene” in Jan Pinkava,Geri’s Game & Charles Chaplin "The Immigrant”, Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities, volume IX,Number 1, April,2017 - Scopus Indexed
  28. Dahlan Abdul Ghani (2018), “The Study of Game Engine to Develope Short Film Animation, Journal of Engineering & Applied Sciences (JEAS) Volume 6, Issue No 14, August 2018, Medwell Publication ( Scopus Indexed , O.31 Impact Factor, Q3)
  29. Dahlan Abdul Ghani (2018), “The Study of Relationship between Animation Production and Industry Demand”, Journal of Engineering & Applied Sciences (JEAS) Volume 6, Issue No 14, August 2018, Medwell Publication (Scopus Indexed, O.31 Impact Factor, Q3 Rank)
  30. Dahlan Abdul Ghani (2018), “The Study of Differences and Similarities Anime Qualities between Ghibli Studio and Kyoto Animation”, Journal of Engineering & Applied Sciences (JEAS) Volume 6, Issue No 14, August 2018, Medwell Publication (Scopus Indexed, O.31 Impact Factor, Q3 Rank)
  31. Dahlan Abdul Ghani (2018), “Kampung Boy & Upin Ipin: The Importance of Promoting Cultural Values in Animated Short Film Series “Journal of Engineering & Applied Sciences (JEAS) Volume 6, Issue No 14, August 2018, Medwell Publication (Scopus Indexed, O.31 Impact Factor, Q3 Rank)
  32. Dahlan Abdul Ghani (2018), “Exploring the Visual Qualities & Motion with Squash & Stretch Principals of Animation, Journal of Engineering & Applied Sciences (JEAS) Volume 6, Issue No 14, August 2018, Medwell Publication (Scopus Indexed, 0.31 Impact Factor, Q3 Rank)
  33. Dahlan Abdul Ghani (2018), Badminton: Using Virtual Reality to Promote Among Younger Generation Journal of Engineering & Applied Sciences (JEAS) Volume 6, Issue No 14, August 2018, Medwell Publication (Scopus Indexed, 0.31 Impact Factor, Q3 Rank)
  34. Dahlan Abdul Ghani, (2018) Erma Safwan, The Study of Snow White Concept Art & Production inside Disney’s Paradigm, Journal of Engineering & Applied Sciences (JEAS) Volume 6, Issue No 14, August 2018, Medwell Publication (Scopus Indexed, 0.31 Impact Factor, Q3 Rank)
  35. Dahlan Abdul Ghani, (2020), AR Maps Promoting Kolej Kemahiran Tinggi MARA Using Augmented Reality, Solid State Technology Journal (Indexed Scopus – Volume 63 No 6, pp.1123 - 1131
  36. Dahlan Abdul Ghani (2020), Najah Munawir, Bola Kampung The Movie: The Study of Semiotics Through 3D Animated Films, Solid State Technology Journal (Indexed Scopus – Volume 63 No 6, page 1094 - 1108
  37. Dahlan Abdul Ghani (2020), Muhd Fikri Azri, Inside Virtual Reality (VR) & Immersive Dogma, Solid State Technology Journal (Indexed Scopus – Volume 63 No 6, pp. 1058 - 1062
  38. Dahlan Abdul Ghani,(2020) Siti Hanis Nadiah, The Study of Music with Non Dialogue Animated Features - Solid State Technology Journal (Indexed Scopus – Volume 63 No 6, pp. 1190 - 1211
  39. Dahlan Abdul Ghani,(2021) DarmaKesuma Rusli, Mohd Rosli Arshad- Understanding Depth of Field Rendering in 3D Animation, Solid State Technology Journal (Indexed Scopus – Volume 63 No 6, pp. 1044 - 1057)
  40. Dahlan Abdul Ghani, (2021) Uncanny Valley of Life : The Existence in 3D Animation in Shadow Puppets Theatre, , International Journal of Business and Society (IJBS), Scopus Indexed Q3
  41. Dahlan Abd Ghani, Mohamad Hafiz Faizal, (2021), The Study of Effective Colour Scheme in 2D Animation Learning Environment, GLU I-Care Education & Technology Conference (Nov 23th Kuala Lumpur)
  42. Dahlan Abdul Ghani, (2022), John Lasseter & Hayao Miyazaki : The Psychology Notion of Auteur Film Style & Art Direction, Journal of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing , ISSN 2587-0130.Q1 Scopus Indexed
  43. Shen Shong (CityU University Malaysia), Dahlan Ghani (UniKL) (2023), International Symposium Arts RentasAsia, “The Effectiveness of Wooden Craft using Virtual Reality (VR) Sangjian China, UITM Shah Alam
  44. Yuanqing Wang, Zhoukou Normal University, China & City University, Malaysia* , Dahlan Abdul Ghani, UniKL MIIT (2025), A Two-Stage Emotion Generation Model Combining CGAN and pix2pix Journal of Organizational and End User Computing Volume 35 • Issue 1, (Q2 Scopus Indexed)
  45. Gan Huey Min, Dahlan Abdul Ghani, NoorSheila Che Nawi (2023), Examining the Affect of Impulse Purchase Behavior in Live Streaming E-Commerce, Springer Book Chapter on The Impact of Technology & Innovation in Financial Services (https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=dfzKEAAAQBAJ&rdid=book-fzKEAAAQBAJ&rdot=1&source=gbs_vpt_read&pcampaignid=books_booksearch_viewport
  46. Peining, M., Ghani , Dahlan., & Siman, Y. (2025). Digital Inheritance of Chinese Folk Music Opportunities and challenges of multimedia technology. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 10(SI32), 93–97. https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI32.7057 (Web of Science)

Conferences

  1. Publication -  Dahlan Abd Ghani; 5th October 2006 Written an Article on Computer Games Career @ UniKL publish in Utusan Malaysia
  2. Paper Presenter – Dahlan Abd Ghani ; Third National Real-Time Technology  & Application Symposium RENTAS 2006 ,UPM on Virtual Reality for e-commerce 3D Online Storefront 2006 on 5th December 2006
  3. Paper Presenter – Dahlan Ghani; Syaifulnizam Manaf, at UniKL Open Day & 1st UniKL MIIT Internal Conference March 2007

    i)   Gnome & Knopix Operating System (Linux Open Source)

    ii)  Online E-commerce VR 3D Storefront Development

  4. Project Coordinator /Advisor -   Dahlan Abd Ghani;  2 pioneer Research Projects for UniKL MIIT including “Digital Al-Quran” & Live CD Open Source Operating System ( UniKL MIIT Technoputra / Entrepreneurship)  : 2007
  5. Paper Presenter: Syaifulnizam, Shanmuga & Dahlan Abd Ghani; Architecture Live CD Operating System; International Conference on Engineering Technology(ICET), Renaissance Hotel KL, Dec 2007
  6. Paper Presenter / Proceedings:   Dahlan Abd Ghani; A Comparison Between Stop Motion and Motion Capture Technique On Realism For Creature Design; UniKL 2nd International Conference on Engineering Technology(ICET), 11-12Th Dec 2009
  7. Researcher / Developer :  Dahlan Abd Ghani; Develop Prototype Interactive CD Product : Tahara & Asas Tahsin Al-Quran  ; under the UniKL MIIT with Marwaddah Creative Sdn Bhd, Malacca -  Pioneer Research Projects on multimedia & animation for UniKL MIIT :  2007 – 2009
  8.  Paper Presenter / Proceedings:  Dahlan Abd Ghani; A Framework For Game Engine Based Visualization; National Postgraduate Conference on Engineering Science & Technology 2009, University Petronas (UTP) : August 2009 ;
  9. Proceedings: Fauzi Naeim bin Mohamed, Dahlan Abd. Ghani & Rafidei Mohamad. Development Progress of Interactive Comics Design For 3G Mobile Application. International IT and Society Conference (IISC2010), Sabah 8-10th June 2010 pp:  266-269.
  10. Lead Researcher:  Dahlan Abd Ghani & Mohd Rafidei; UniKL Short Term Research Grant (STRG) – Title : 3D Visualization On Awareness Campaign for Cervical Cancer  worth grant  RM 20,000:   ( 2010 – 2012 )
  11. Co- Researcher:  Dahlan Abd Ghani, Fauzi Naeim & Mohd Rafidei ; UniKL Short Term Research Grant (STRG) – Title : Interactive Comics Design For 3G Mobile Application  worth grant  RM 20,000:   ( 2010 – 2012 )
  12. Paper Presenter / Proceedings: Dahlan Abd. Ghani. Misc As Scene: Analytical Film Studies. International Conference on Social Science & Humanities (ICOHSE2010), Penang 11-14th October 2010
  13. Paper Presenter :  Dahlan Abd Ghani ;  Study On Wayang Kulit Puppetry ;UniKL MIIT Creative Multimedia Section Colloquium : 30th June 2010
  14. Paper Presenter / Proceedings: Dahlan Abd. Ghani. e-NOVEL: A Model & Prototype Design As A New Media., International Graphics & Multimedia Conference (GMS2010), Sabah, 29TH November 2010 
  15. Paper Presenter: Dahlan Abd. Ghani, Fauzi Naeim, Rafidei Mohamad: A Prototype Design of Harun Aminurrashid’s Novel Panglima Awang Using 3D Visualization As An Immersive Study Towards The Culture And Society of Malacca, UniKL Malaysian Institute Information Technology 3rd R&D Colloquium 2010  : 14th – 16th December 2010
  16. Paper  Presenter: Dahlan Bin Abdul Ghani; Interactive  e-Novel :  A Model And  Prototype  Design  Interactive Solution for Novel Readers in Malaysia, International Graphics and Multimedia Symposium, Dec 2010 at  College of Information Technology, UNITEN, Selangor
  17. Paper Presenter:  Dahlan Abd. Ghani : Convergence of Wayang Kulit Shadow Play Puppet Using Interactive Comics,  2nd International Conference on Performing Creative Arts (PACIA), Organized By USM, Penang   : 22nd  – 24th March 2011
  18. Paper Presenter:  Dahlan Abd. Ghani, : The Study Tsun Zu Philosophy “Art Of War” As Method For Football  Coaches in Malaysia, 4th International Conference on Science and Football Medicine 2011, 18-20th March 2011, Organized By Asian Football Confederations (AFC), Shangri-La Hotel KL
  19. Paper Presenter:  Dahlan Abd. Ghani : Wayang Kulit Character Rigging With MEL,  4th International Conference on Modelling, Simulation & Optimization, Organized By UTM, at Impiana Hotel KLCC   : 22nd  – 24th March 2011
  20. Paper Presenter:  Dahlan Abd. Ghani : Player Character in Wayang Puppetry  UniKL -  Malaysian Institute Information Technology(MIIT)   3rd R&D Colloquium 2011  : 11 – 12th July  2011
  21. Paper Presenter: Dahlan Abd. Ghani , Wayang Kulit Kelantan: A Differences Between Conventional & 3D Digital Puppetry Animation Technique, The International ASEAN Conference on Scientific and Social Science Research (ACSSSR - 2011), 22 – 23th June 2011, Gurney Resort Hotel & Residences, Penang
  22. Paper Presenter: Dahlan Abd. Ghani , Prof Mohd Sidin Ahmad Ishak,  3D Digital Puppetry: An Analytical Study in Wayang Kulit Siam and Javanese Wayang Kulit,  Fifth International  Conference On Malaysia  - Indonesia Relationship (2011) Organized By  Faculty Arts and Social Science,  University Malaya, 7 – 9th July 2011, pp : 56-61, Issue 2, Vol 4
  23. Paper Presenter:  Dahlan Abd. Ghani, Fauzi Naeim, Rafidei Mohamad : The Legend of Panglima Awang :  Animation Study ,International Malacca Heritage Conference 2011, Malacca : 5th  – 7th Dec  2011; Organized By Universiti Teknologi MARA
  24. Paper Presenter:  Dahlan Abd. Ghani, The Study of 3D Cinematography Lighting Technique in Shadow Play Theatre, ASEAN Puppetry Conference 2011, Kuala Lumpur: 3th – 5th Nov  2011; Organized By Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
  25. Paper Presenter:  Nor Aeida Zakaria, Siti Nuridayu Sayuti, Dahlan Abd. Ghani, Mobile Interactive Application Preserving the ‘Heritage of Wau’, UniKL International Conference on Engineering Technology (ICET), Renaissance Hotel KL, Dec  12 – 13 , 2011
  26. Paper Presenter:  Dahlan Abd. Ghani, The Puppeteer & Animation Director : The Study of Visual Aesthetics in Arts Entertainment,    4th UniKL -  Malaysian Institute Information Technology(MIIT) R&D Colloquium 2011  : 14 – 16TH Dec 2011
  27. Poster Presenter:  Dahlan Abd. Ghani, Dissemination of Seri Rama Shadow Play Puppetry as Cultural Heritage Through Capcom Street Fighters, 6th ACM International Conference on Ubiquitous Information Management and Communications, ACMICUMC (IMCOCM) UniKL & Korea, Sunway Hotel, 19 – 21 , Feb 2012
  28. Paper Presenter:  Dahlan Abd. Ghani, Wayang Kulit Kelantan : A Comparative Study between Traditional & Computer Generated Imagery (CGI), International Conference on Arts , Social Sciences & Technology (ICAST), Park Royal Hotel, Batu Feringgi Penang, 3 – 4th March 2012
  29. Paper Presenter:  Dahlan Abd. Ghani, Study of Visual Aesthetical in Wayang Kulit Kelantan and  Nang Talung Shadow Puppets Styles, International Seminar on Malaysian-Thailand Studies (ISMATS 2012) , 7th – 8th May 2012, University Utara Malaysia, Kedah
  30. Paper Presenter:  Dahlan Abd. Ghani Zullastri Iskandar Abd Samad, & Amirulhakim Ismail, Augmented   Reality Image Computing on Human Anatomy, UniKL - Malaysian Institute Information Technology (MIIT) 5th   R&D Colloquium: 14 – 15th Feb 2013
  31. Paper Presenter:  Dahlan Abd. Ghani,  Durasit & Mohd Zaky Khairuddin , A Christmas  Gift : Short animation Film Awareness Approach for Parents of Children with Autism in Malaysia UniKL - Malaysian Institute Information Technology (MIIT) 5th R&D Colloquium: 14 – 15th Feb 201
  32. 2nd Author:  Dalilah Zabidin, Dahlan Abdul Ghani, Ahmad Fahmi, Good Agricultural Practices (GAP):e-  Learning Solution on General Guidelines of Growing Vegetables for Royal University Agricultural in Cambodia,       International Conference Media Education Technology (ICMET 2914) organized Faculty of Arts & Social     Science, University Malaya, PJ Hilton Kuala Lumpur, 18th August 2014
  33. Paper Presenter: Dahlan Abd Ghani, Preserving Wayang Kulit Kelantan Using Augmented Reality, 5th    International Conference of Science & Technology (ICSTIE 2014), Organized by UITM Perlis, Batu    Feringgi , Penang 17th Sept 2014
  34. Paper Presenter:   Dahlan Abd Ghani, Hamzah Awang Amat (Master Puppeteer) & John Lasseter:  Between Real and Unreal Worlds, International Conference on Creative Media, Design & Technology (REKA2014), Faculty of Arts &Media, Organized by USM
  35. Paper Presenter:   Dahlan Abd Ghani, Wayang Fighters: Preserving The Art of Wayang Kulit Through    Game Application, 8th ACM International Conference on Ubiquitous Information Management and Communications, ACM-ICUMC (IMCOCM) Co-Host by UniKL & University Sung-Ku Kwan, Korea,DiMulia Hotel, Bali Indonesia 8th – 10th Jan 2015
  36. Paper Presenter: Dahlan Abdul Ghani,  Noor Azlinda Hamzah, Preserving Wayang Kulit Using 3D Interactive Comics for Children, Asia & Oceania Regional IBBY Congress & Conference, 12-16th May   2015, Putrajaya
  37. Paper Presenter: Dahlan Abdul Ghani, P Ramlee Laksamana Do Re Mi : Preserving The Art of Film Using Interactive Comics, 1st International Conference on Information & Communication Technology  (ICICTM 2016), Co-Organized UPNM & UniKL MIIT, Kuala Lumpur 12-13 May 2016
  38. Paper Presenter:  Dahlan Abdul Ghani, The Important of Body Language & Gesture  in Malaysian Animated Short Film , 24th World Conference on Applied Science, Engineering and Technology 24th WCASET -2019 – Holiday Inn City Centre KL
  39. Paper Presenter:  Dahlan Abdul Ghani,  The Study of Visual Narrative in Malaysian Animated Short Film , 24th World Conference on Applied Science, Engineering and Technology 24th WCASET -2019 – Holiday Inn City Centre KL
  40. Paper Presenter:  Dahlan Abdul Ghani (UniKL), SengShong (City University Malaysia), The Effectiveness of Using   Virtual Reality on Wooden Architecture in area of Sanjian, China, ANNEX Conference Teeside University (UK), April 2023  (https://www.tees.ac.uk/animexconference/programme.cfm)              
  41. Paper Presenter:  KLSEF Conference (2025), Best Presenter Award

Awards

  • 2nd Prize -  Game Competition Organized by One Academy 2002 in Conjunction with Monsters Inc Movie Launching for IPTA/IPTS & Professionals industries in Malaysia
  • Finalist 2001 - Nokia Short Video Commercial. In: Malaysia Technology Expo  (MTE 2006). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • 3rd Place -  Interactive Video for Merdeka:  organized by Kementerian Kebudayaan Kesenian Perak & Presented by Chief Minister, for IPTA/IPTS 2003
  • Project   Advisor – Won Gold & Silver award: MARA Hari RekaCipta & Inovasi Competition 2006 , (Interactive Multimedia Category) KKTM Balik Pulau  (2 students from UniKL MIIT,  Multimedia e-commerce program (UniKL FCET)  achieve Silver & Bronze Medalist under Multimedia Interactive Category)
  • Project Advisor – 2nd prize: Multimedia UniKL students “Multiprog 07” organized by UNITEN Multimedia    Montage competition (September 2007)
  • Project Advisor: Won National Award Best Student Merit – Mohd Fadhli Kamil  “Pasapera” 3D Animation Award at APICTA AWARDS Competition 2010,in Kuala Lumpur
  • Final Year Project Supervisor:      Shortlisted Three (3) UniKL MIIT Project Presentation 2012 theme: Nurturing Potential Project for Commercialization at UniKL July 4th 2012 title:                                                                         
    •  Augmented Reality (Studying on 3D Visualization of Human Anatomy)
    •  I-Phone OS Development Apps Mobile for “Prostate Cancer”
    •  2D Animation “Bond” A Man Best Friend (Experimental Animation)
  •  Best Final Year Project (2012)/Supervisor:  UniKL MIIT Section Level (Creative Multimedia) Jan-April 2012 title: “Augmented Reality (Studying on 3D Visualization of Human Anatomy)” During UniKL MIIT Open Day 2012.
  • Bronze Medal:  Supervisor & Participated in Hari RekaCipta & Inovasi MARA 2012 Competition – 2 students from UniKL MIIT Creative Multimedia Section finalist under “CD Interactive” learning category title “Augmented Reality : Studying on 3D Visualization of Human Anatomy  organized by Mara KKTM, Branang
  • Best Final Year Project:  UniKL MIIT Section Level (Creative Multimedia) Jan-April 2013 & 2nd Place overall campus MIIT title: “Interactive Story e-book: Sang Kancil & Buaya” During UniKL MIIT Open Day 2013.Final Year Exhibition
  •  Silver Medal (UniKL-MIIT) : Presenter / Supervisor   :  International  Innovation, Design and Articulation (i-IDeA 2013) Commercialization Competition, Organized by Uitm Perlis, Project titled: Sang Kancil Interactive E- Book, 28th 30th May 2013
  • Silver Medal / FYP Supervisor   :  2D Animation Competition National Varsity, Title : Kenali Malaysia  Multimedia Competition, Organized by UKM (Fakulti Teknologi Sains Maklumat), 7th – 9th March 2014
  • Silver Award: Dahlan Abdul Ghani , Lecturers Category (MARA & UniKL)  : CITEC 2014 Research & Innovation Award Organized by Jabatan Tenaga Manusia, Research Project : Wayang Kulit Mobile Apps, 13TH April 2014
  • Assist 4 UniKL MIIT Students (Networking) - Won 1 Silver Medal and 3 Bronze Medal at International Design & Innovation Award organized by Uitm Perlis – 18TH Sept 2014
  • Silver Award (2014):  Supervisor, Mohd Adli (Student Bachelor Computer Animation)– For MyBrain15 IPTA / IPTS National Program Short Video Competition 7th Oct 2014 at Putrajaya organized by Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia
  • Best Researcher Award (2014): Awarded by University Malaya, Faculty Arts & Social Sciences for outstanding research and publication during 4 year Phd Studies including the most no. of ISI Indexed Journal Published
  • Young Directors Award 2016 (Kuala Lumpur 2016 International Eco film Festival) - Supervised UniKL Student Dhaniyah Rizwan from UniKL MIIT Bachelor Interactive Multimedia Design (BIMD) (Director for PSA GAIA and NADA – short film) .  Also, another short film “WARITA” produced by UniKL MIIT student from Bachelor Interactive Multimedia Design (BIMD), and supervised by Dahlan Abdul Ghani from Creative Multimedia Section were listed among the Top 5 shortlisted for this award at the Kuala Lumpur 2016 International Eco film Festival
  • Outstanding Scientist Creative Media Award 2017 (INDIA) -  Awarded on Nov 11 2017 by Venus International Research Awards-VIRA 2017, India. This award achievement in producing shadow puppetry and animation which involves no. of research grant, publication, no. ISI / Scopus Publication and Research Contribution to local & international society in the area of Creative Media and Animation / Represent Malaysia                                                                                                       
  • PECIPTA 2017 (Gold Medal) :  Dr Dahlan Abdul Ghani & Aizat Hilmi won gold medal on the research project “Wayang Fighters : 3D Game Engine organized by Ministry of Higher Education held in Kuala Terengganu
  • Best Researcher Award (INDIA) 2018 -  Awarded on August International Research Organization, India. This award achievement in producing shadow puppetry and animation which involves no. of research grant, publication, no. ISI / Scopus Publication and Research Contribution to local & international society in the area of Creative Media and Animation
  • Best Idea Award, EU & ASEM Social Media 2021, Brussels -  on Symbiosis Between Conventional and Digital Shadow Puppetry
  • Finalist International World Heritage Art (2021), Malaysian Digital Arts
  • Shadow Puppetry - https://www.ourworldheritage.org/counterstories-results/
  • International Article – Dahlan Abdul Ghani (Malaysian Shadow Puppetry Published in US Press) 2023
  • https://www.courthousenews.com/can-darth-vader-and-batman-save-an-ancient-malaysian-tradition/
  • International SolarPunk Art Exhibition Wayang Kulit Fusion & SolarPunk – 3 Artwork created by Dahlan Ghani was presented at Cambodia Art Exhibition 4th October 2025  https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501765320/solarpunk-art-exhibition-in-phnom-penh-on-4th-october-re-imagines-positive-futures-for-cambodia/

 

Networks and Collaborations

  • Les Copaque Animation Studios
  • National Art Gallery
  • Malaysian Puppetry Association (MPA)
  • Malaysian Animation Society (ANIMAS)
  • UNESCO Malaysia
  • National Arts & Culture Organization

Contributions to Society

Professor Dr. Dahlan Abdul Ghani's Contribution to Society

Professor Dr. Dahlan Abdul Ghani has made significant contributions to society through his dedication to education, research, creative innovation, and community engagement. As an academic and researcher in art, design, animation, and creative media, he has played an important role in developing future professionals equipped with both technical expertise and creative thinking. His commitment to quality education has inspired undergraduate and postgraduate students to pursue excellence in research, innovation, and lifelong learning.

Beyond academia, Professor Dr. Dahlan actively promotes the advancement of Malaysia's creative industries by conducting research in digital animation, design, artificial intelligence, and visual communication. His scholarly publications, conference presentations, and collaborative projects have contributed to the growth of knowledge while encouraging stronger links between universities, industry, and government. He has also supervised numerous postgraduate researchers whose work addresses real-world social, cultural, and technological challenges.

Professor Dr. Dahlan is equally committed to community service through educational outreach, professional training, and youth development initiatives. By supporting school programmes, creative workshops, and sports activities, he encourages young people to develop discipline, creativity, and leadership skills. His efforts to integrate academic knowledge with community needs demonstrate a strong commitment to social responsibility. Through his leadership, mentorship, and research, Professor Dr. Dahlan Abdul Ghani continues to make a meaningful and lasting contribution to education, the creative economy, and society both nationally and internationally.


Professional Affiliation

Professor Dr. Dahlan Abdul Ghani is an accomplished academic, researcher, and creative practitioner specializing in animation, digital media, art and design, creative technology, and visual communication. He is affiliated with UCSI University, where he contributes to postgraduate education, research supervision, curriculum enhancement, and academic leadership. Throughout his career, he has actively engaged in research collaborations, international conferences, scholarly publishing, journal reviewing, and external examining. His research focuses on animation, game development, digital illustration, artificial intelligence in design, visual culture, and creative education. Professor Dr. Dahlan is dedicated to strengthening collaboration between academia, industry, and government while promoting innovation and knowledge transfer. His professional contributions continue to support interdisciplinary research, academic excellence, and the sustainable development of the creative industries.

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