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<h1>Assoc. Prof. Ts. Wan Hussain Wan Ishak</h1>School of Computing, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Email: hussain@uum.edu.my, URL: http://wanhussain.com

ASSOC. PROF. TS. WAN HUSSAIN WAN ISHAK

Lecturer
School of Computing, Universiti Utara Malaysia
Room: 2079   Ext: 5150
Email: hussain@uum.edu.my
Ts. Wan Hussain Wan Ishak is an associate professor at the School of Computing, Universiti Utara Malaysia. He obtained his Bachelor in Information Technology and Master of Science in Information Technology from Universiti Utara Malaysia in 2000 and 2003, respectively. His research interests include Smart Computing and Informatics, focusing on intelligent systems, web-based content management, and knowledge management. His expertise in smart computing stems from his work with machine learning algorithms and predictive modeling, which are integral to creating adaptive and efficient computational systems. Additionally, his involvement in the development of digital repositories and recommender systems showcases his contribution to informatics by enhancing the management and utilization of information. His works have been published in international conferences and journals, earning recognition and awards in national research and innovation competitions.
My Citations
  Pub Citations h i10
Google Scholar 173 878 16 28
SCOPUS 24 146 7 5
WOS 20 44 3 1

Google Scholar ORCID SCOPUS WOS

Certifications
17 Books & Editorial 5 Book Chapters 67 Journal Articles 101 Proceedings Articles 13 Modules 44 Other Publications
Positions

Academic Position

  1. 2023 – Present  —  Assoc. Prof. , School of Computing, Universiti Utara Malaysia
  2. 2009 – 2023  —  Senior Lecturer , School of Computing, Universiti Utara Malaysia
  3. 2003 – 2009  —  Lecturer , Sekolah Teknologi Maklumat, Universiti Utara Malaysia
  4. 2000 – 2002  —  Tutor , Sekolah Teknologi Maklumat, Universiti Utara Malaysia

Administrative Position

  1. 2024 – 2025  —  Program Chair Bachelor of Computer Science , School of Computing, Universiti Utara Malaysia
  2. 2005 – 2006  —  Practicum Coordinator , Practicum Center, Universiti Utara Malaysia
Membership
2022
IEEE Malaysia Section — International
Jul. 2018 - Jul. 2027
Malaysia Board of Technologist (MBOT) — National (Membership No. PT18070130)
2015 (Lifetime)
Mobile Learning Association of Malaysia — National
2013 (Lifetime)
Middle East Association of Computer Science and Engineering (MEACSE) — International (Membership No. 1061)
Jun. 2013 - Jun. 2014
Persatuan Capaian Maklumat & Pengurusan Pengetahuan Malaysia (PECAMP) — National
2011 (Lifetime)
Global member of Internet Society (ISOC), USA — International
2011 (Lifetime)
Malaysia Chapter Membership of Internet Society (ISOC) — National
2010 (Lifetime)
Member of International Research Alliance for Science and Technology (IRAST), New York — International (Membership No. 10005027)
Jun. 2007 - Dec. 2020
Associate member of Malaysian National Computer Confederation (MNCC) — National
Award

Academic Award

  1. 2026: Naib Johan , Konvensyen Horizon Baharu Kumpulan Inovatif & Kreatif (KIK) UUM 1 April 2026, Pusat Pengurusan Kualiti dan Akreditasi (PPQA)
    Title: Meningkatkan Kecekapan Pengurusan Tanaman Herba UUM melalui Katalog Digital Hijau (eFloraCyntok)
    Researchers: UUMCREATE UUM (Prof. Madya Dr. Ts. Fadhilah Mat Yamin, Prof. Madya Ts. Wan Hussain Wan Ishak, Dr. Nur Syazwani Mohd Nawi, Pn. Fatin Liyana Abdul Hamid, En. Amran Mahmud)
  2. 2026: Inovasi Penyampaian Perkhidmatan (Penambahbaikan)-Inovasi Harapan , Konvensyen Horizon Baharu Kumpulan Inovatif dan Kreatif (KIK) Peringkat Universiti Awam Kali Ke-18 Tahun 2026
    Title: Meningkatkan Kecekapan Pengurusan Tanaman Herba UUM melalui Katalog Digital Hijau (eFloraCyntok)
    Researchers: UUMCREATE UUM (Prof. Madya Dr. Ts. Fadhilah Mat Yamin, Prof. Madya Ts. Wan Hussain Wan Ishak, Dr. Nur Syazwani Mohd Nawi, Pn. Fatin Liyana Abdul Hamid, En. Amran Mahmud)
  3. 2026: Bronze Medal , International Creative Innovation Idea Competition (ICIIC), 2026
    Title: InfoScout: A Software Agent for Automated Web Information Retrieval
    Researchers: Saw Ming Sheng & Wan Hussain Wan Ishak
  4. 2026: Gold Medal , International Creative Innovation Idea Competition (ICIIC), 2026
    Title: MyDiPoRed: A Transformative Model for Reducing Digital Poverty in B40 Communities
    Researchers: Fadhilah Mat Yamin, Wan Hussain Wan Ishak, Nursyazwani Mohd. Nawi, Hapini Awang, Md Tajudin Haji Morad
  5. 2025: Anugerah Projek Konsultasi , Majlis Apresiasi SOC 2024, 25 Feb 2025, Pusat Pengajian Pengkomputeran, UUM
    Title: Tadbir Urus Sistem Pengumpulan Data IPTA, Sistem Kajian Pengesanan Graduan dan Hub Rujukan Graduan dan Perlaksanaan Data Rakyat KPT
    Researchers: Prof. Dr. Fauziah Baharom, PM Dr Yuhanis Yusof, PM Dr Haslina Mohd, PM Dr Nur Haryani Zakaria, PM Dr Rohaida Romli, PM Ts Dr Mohd Hasbullah Omar, PM Ts Wan Hussain Wan Ishak, Dr Zhamri Che Ani, Prof Madya Dr Azizi Ab Aziz, Ts. Dr. Mohamed Ali Saip, Ts Dr Juhaida Abu Bakar
  6. 2024: Best Extended Abstract Award , International Science and Social Science Innovation Competition (ISIC VI) 2024, 31 July 2024, AID Academy
    Title: Development of a Digital Botanical Repository for Enhancing the Conservation and Research of Herbal Plants at Universiti Utara Malaysia
    Researchers: Wan Hussain Wan Ishak, Fadhilah Mat Yamin, Nur Syazwani Mohd Nawi, Fatin Liayana Abdul Hamid
  7. 2024: Gold Award , International Science and Social Science Innovation Competition (ISIC VI) 2024, 31 July 2024, AID Academy
    Title: Development of a Digital Botanical Repository for Enhancing the Conservation and Research of Herbal Plants at Universiti Utara Malaysia
    Researchers: Wan Hussain Wan Ishak, Fadhilah Mat Yamin, Nur Syazwani Mohd Nawi, Fatin Liayana Abdul Hamid
  8. 2024: Double Gold Award , International Science and Social Science Innovation Competition (ISIC VI) 2024, 31 July 2024, AID Academy
    Title: Development of a Digital Botanical Repository for Enhancing the Conservation and Research of Herbal Plants at Universiti Utara Malaysia
    Researchers: Wan Hussain Wan Ishak, Fadhilah Mat Yamin, Nur Syazwani Mohd Nawi, Fatin Liayana Abdul Hamid
  9. 2024: Projek Konsultasi Terbaik 2023 , Anugerah Kecemerlangan SOC 2023, 10 Mac. 2024, Pusat Pengajian Pengkomputeran, UUM
    Title: Tadbir Urus Sistem Pengumpulan Data IPTA: Sistem Kajian Pengesanan Graduan dan Hub Rujukan Graduan
    Researchers: Prof. Dr. Fauziah Baharom, PM Dr Yuhanis Yusof, PM Dr Haslina Mohd, PM Dr Nur Haryani Zakaria, PM Dr Rohaida Romli, PM Ts Dr Mohd Hasbullah Omar, PM Dr Rahayu Ahmad, PM Ts Wan Hussain Wan Ishak, Ts Dr Juhaida Abu Bakar, Ts Dr Mohamed Ali Saip
  10. 2024: Anugerah Penyelidikan Berimpak Tinggi , Anugerah Penyelidikan, Penerbitan, Pengajaran & Pembelajaran, Inovasi dan Kualiti (APIQ) 2023, UUM
    Title: KOMPaS - Komitmen Kedah Mendidik Pelajar Sukses
    Researchers: Prof. Madya Noraziah binti Che Pa, Prof. Madya Dr. Azizi Bin Ab Aziz, Ahmad Hanis Bin Mohd Shabli, Wan Hussain bin Wan Ishak
  11. 2024: Best Paper Award , Knowledge Management International Conference (KMICe), 2&3 October 2024
    Title: Assessing the effectiveness of system for managing integrated data of higher public institutions
    Researchers: Rahayu Ahmad, Suzilah Ismail, Fauziah Baharom, Nur Haryani Zakaria, Haslina Bt Mohd, Rohaida Romli, Yuhanis Yusof, Mohamed Ali Saip, Juhaida Abu Bakar, Wan Hussain Wan Ishak, Hasbullah Omar, Salwati Badroddin
  12. 2023: Silver Medal , International Creative Innovation Idea Competition (ICIIC), 28 Jan. 2023, MNNF Network
    Title: CoIMSys: Data Filtering & Reporting Tool
    Researchers: Fadhilah Mat Yamin, Norsiah Hami & Wan Hussain Wan Ishak
  13. 2023: Gold Medal , International Innovation and Invention Competition through Exhibition (iCompEx) 4-6 July 2023
    Title: MyBuddy: An Intelligent Classifier for Predicting At-Risk Students to Mitigate School Dropout
    Researchers: PM. Noraziah Che Pa, Ahmad Hanis Mohd Shabli, PM. Ts. Wan Hussain Wan Ishak, PM. Dr. Azizi Ab Aziz, Laura Lim Sie-Yi
  14. 2023: Bronze Medal , Innovative Research, Invention and Application Exhibition (IRIA), 22 August 2023
    Title: Web-Based Personalised Diary
    Researchers: Lee Tzong Ying, Wan Hussain Wan Ishak
  15. 2023: Bronze Medal , Innovative Research, Invention and Application Exhibition (IRIA), 22 August 2023
    Title: Web-Based Personalized Stamp Album
    Researchers: Low Xin Yin, Wan Hussain Wan Ishak
  16. 2023: Silver Award , 2nd Technology and Research Exhibition (TRex) 2023, in conjunction with 2nd International Convention on Applied Sciences and Humanities (CASH 2023), 28&29 August 2023, Penang, Malaysia
    Title: Web-Based Stamp Album
    Researchers: Low Xin Yin, Wan Hussain Wan Ishak
  17. 2022: Silver Medal , The Educational Design, Games, Invention & Innovation (EDGII) Competition, 28 November 2021 - 31 March 2022, The Academy of Language Studies, UiTM Pasir Gudang, Johor
    Title: Using Game in Teaching and Learning: Innovative Approach to Increase Student Learning
    Researchers: Fadhilah Mat Yamin & Wan Hussain Wan Ishak
  18. 2022: Bronze Medal , Innovative Research, Invention and Application Expo 2022 (I-RIA), 9 August 2022, UUM
    Title: Food Recommender System
    Researchers: Yung Chee Kai & Wan Hussain Wan Ishak
  19. 2022: Silver Medal , Innovative Research, Invention and Application Expo 2022 (I-RIA), 9 August 2022, UUM
    Title: Web-Based Digital Repository for Proceedings Articles
    Researchers: Norsyahira Shamilla Bt Che Mohd Sakri & Wan Hussain Wan Ishak
  20. 2021: Bronze Medal , Innovative Research, Invention and Application Expo 2021 (I-RIA), 5 July 2021, UUM
    Title: Multi-Department Document Management System
    Researchers: Nur Syazwanee Mohd Shamzani & Wan Hussain Wan Ishak
  21. 2021: Bronze Medal , Innovative Research, Invention and Application Expo 2021 (I-RIA), 5 July 2021, UUM
    Title: Interesting Place Recommender System for Tourist
    Researchers: Shu See Yong & Wan Hussain Wan Ishak
  22. 2021: Silver Medal , Innovative Research, Invention and Application Expo 2021 (I-RIA), 5 July 2021, UUM
    Title: Book Recommender System
    Researchers: Nurameera Sofea Rosli & Wan Hussain Wan Ishak
  23. 2021: Silver Medal , The 1st Technology and Research Exhibition (TREX) 2021, 12-13 July 2021, Virtual
    Title: Interesting Place Recommender System for Tourist
    Researchers: Shu See Yong & Wan Hussain Wan Ishak
  24. 2021: Best Presenter Award , The 5th International Conference on Engineering Technology (ICET) - Track ICT, 25-26 Oct 2021, Virtual Conference, UCTATI
  25. 2021: Best Presenter Award , The 2nd International Recent Trends in Technology, Engineering and Computing Conference (IRTTEC), 29 & 30 September 2021, Virtual Conference, UNIMAP
  26. 2019: Bronze Medal , Innovative Research, Invention and Application Expo 2019 (I-RIA), 29-30 April 2019, UUM
    Title: My Blood 4U (Blood Donation System)
    Researchers: Rasyid Abdillah & Wan Hussain Wan Ishak
  27. 2019: Silver Medal , Innovative Research, Invention and Application Expo 2019 (I-RIA), 29-30 April 2019, UUM
    Title: Collaborative Information Sharing System
    Researchers: Alif Mirza Andriyanto & Wan Hussain Wan Ishak
  28. 2019: Best Paper Award , 4th International Case Study Conference (ICSC), 24-26 November 2019, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
    Title: IR4.0: Kajian Kes Terhadap Penguasaan E-Kemahiran Dalam Kalangan Pelajar UUM
    Researchers: Wan Hussain Wan Ishak & Fadhilah Mat Yamin
  29. 2018: Best Paper Award , 2nd Conference on Technology & Operation Management (2nd CTOM), 27 Feb 2018, UUM
    Title: Forecasting Reservoir Water Level Based on the Change in Rainfall Pattern Using Neural Network
    Researchers: Raja Nurul Mardhiah Raja Mohamad & Wan Hussain Wan Ishak
  30. 2018: Bronze Medal , Innovative Research, Invention and Application Expo 2018 (I-RIA), 6-7 May 2018, UUM
    Title: Tourist Guide and Support System
    Researchers: Gan Zhi Qiang & Wan Hussain Wan Ishak
  31. 2018: Bronze Medal , Innovative Research, Invention and Application Expo 2018 (I-RIA), 6-7 May 2018, UUM
    Title: Personal Care - Medical Support System
    Researchers: Sahyro Safuan Izzal Sahak & Wan Hussain Wan Ishak
  32. 2017: Bronze Medal , Innovative Research, Invention and Application Expo 2017 (I-RIA), 8-9 May 2017, UUM
    Title: Dyslex & Learn Mobile Application
    Researchers: Siti Nur Hidayat Mat Tasan & Wan Hussain Wan Ishak
  33. 2014: Best Research Award , Anugerah inovasi, Penyelidikan & Perundingan (AIPPen 2014), UUM
    Title: Flood Management: Impact Reduction and Relief
    Researchers: UUM LRGS Research Team Headed by Prof. Dr. Ku Ruhana Ku Mahamud
  34. 2010: Best Paper Award Nominee , Knowledge Management International Conference (KMICe) 2010, UUM
    Title: A Virtual Repository Approach to Departmental Information Sharing
    Researchers: Zulikha Jamaludin & Wan Hussain Wan Ishak
  35. 2007: Bronze Medal , Malaysia Technology Expo, Kuala Lumpur
    Title: WebNRW: Web-Based Non Revenue Water Management System
    Researchers: Ku Ruhana Ku Mahamud, Muhamad Shahbani Abu Bakar, Wan Hussain Wan Ishak
  36. 2007: Silver Medal , Malaysia Technology Expo, Kuala Lumpur
    Title: Online Practicum Student Placement (OPSP)
    Researchers: Shahizan Hassan, Wan Hussain Wan Ishak, Mohd Azlan Yahya, Abd Razak Chik
  37. 2007: Anugerah Inovasi Perkhidmatan Awam (AIPA) , Malaysian Administrative Modernization and Management Planning Unit (MAMPU)
    Title: Online Practicum Student Placement (OPSP)
    Researchers: Shahizan Hassan, Wan Hussain Wan Ishak, Mohd Azlan Yahya, Abd Razak Chik
  38. 2007: Shorlisted for Anugerah Inovasi Negara- Kategori Perkhidmatan Awam , Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)
    Title: Online Practicum Student Placement (OPSP)
    Researchers: Shahizan Hassan, Wan Hussain Wan Ishak, Mohd Azlan Yahya, Abd Razak Chik
  39. 2006: Bronze Medal , Malaysia Technology Expo, Kuala Lumpur
    Title: Web-Based System for Non-Revenue Water Management
    Researchers: Ku Ruhana Ku Mahamud, Muhamad Shahbani Abu Bakar, Wan Hussain Wan Ishak
  40. 2003: 2003-2004 Golden Web Award , International Association of Web Masters and Designers
    Title: Conference Management System for Knowledge Management International Conference and Exhibition 2004

Non-Academic Award

  1. 2026: Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang , Hari Inovasi dan Majlis Penganugerahan Universiti (HIMPU) Tahun 2026.
  2. 2026: Anugerah Kecemerlangan SOC (100% Penilaian Prestasi 2025) , Majlis Apresiasi SOC 2025, 28 April 2026, Pusat Pengajian Pengkomputeran, UUM
  3. 2025: Anugerah Setia Berkhidmat (25 tahun) , Majlis Apresiasi SOC 2024, 25 Feb 2025, Pusat Pengajian Pengkomputeran, UUM
  4. 2025: Anugerah Kecemerlangan , Majlis Apresiasi SOC 2024, 25 Feb 2025, Pusat Pengajian Pengkomputeran, UUM
  5. 2024: Anugerah Kecemerlangan SOC 2023 , Majlis Apresiasi SOC 2023, 10 Mac. 2024, Pusat Pengajian Pengkomputeran, UUM
  6. 2023: Anugerah Kecemerlangan SOC 2022 , Majlis Apresiasi SOC 2022, 9 Mac. 2023, Pusat Pengajian Pengkomputeran, UUM
  7. 2022: Anugerah E-Portfolio Terbaik 2021 , Majlis Apresiasi SOC 2021, 17 Feb. 2022, Pusat Pengajian Pengkomputeran, UUM
  8. 2022: Anugerah Prestasi Cemerlang 2021 , Majlis Apresiasi SOC 2021, 17 Feb. 2022, Pusat Pengajian Pengkomputeran, UUM
  9. 2004: Excellent Service Award for 2003 , Universiti Utara Malaysia