Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Faridun Naim Tajuddin
faridun@unimap.edu.my
Position
Associate Professor
Expert Area
Artificial Intelligence and Optimization, Power Electronics and Drives, Renewable Energy
Professional Appointments
Aug 2022 - Present
Head for Center of Excellence for Renewable Energy (CERE)
Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)
Aug 2021 - Present
Associate Professor
Faculty of Electrical Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)
Sep 2020 - Aug 2022
Deputy Dean (Research & Postgraduate)
Faculty of Electrical Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)
Mar 2019 - Sep 2020
Deputy Dean (Academic & Research)
School of Electrical Systems Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)
Aug 2016 - Feb 2019
Program Chair (Postgraduate)
School of Electrical Systems Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)
Apr 2015 - Jul 2021
Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Electrical Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)
Apr 2009 - Dec 2010
Deputy Dean (Student Development & Alumni)
School of Electrical Systems Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)
Nov 2007 - Mar 2015
Lecturer
School of Electrical Systems Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)
Education
2015
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
PhD
2007
University of Malaya
M.Eng, Electrical Engineering
2004
University of Malaya
B.Eng, Electrical Engineering
Awards & Recognition
High Impact Publication Award - Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) - 2016 - 2025
Innovation Award - Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Innovation Challenge in conjunction with the 6th International Sustainable Energy Summit (ISES) 2024
Best Invention Award (Digital Technology, Electronics & IoTs) - Universiti Malaysia Perlis Research Invention & Exhibition Expo (EREKA2023)
Young Research Scientist Award - Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) - 2019
Research Grants
2025
Project Leader
Prototype Research Grant Scheme (PRGS), Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education: RM210,000.00
2023
Project Leader
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education: RM146,250.00
2019
Project Leader
Prototype Research Grant Scheme (PRGS), Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education: RM107,600.00
2018
Project Leader
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education: RM80,500.00
2015
Project Leader
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education: RM104,200.00
Supervision
Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Science
Final Year Project
2025
Main Supervisor
Dr. Mohamad Shukor Abdul Rahim
Graduated
2025
Main Supervisor
Dr. Yazhar Yatim
Graduated
2025
Main Supervisor
Dr. Nur Afida Muhammad
Graduated
2024
Main Supervisor
Dr. Asri Jusoh
Graduated
2023
Main Supervisor
Dr. Mohd Nasrul Izzani Jamaludin
Graduated
2020
Main Supervisor
Dr. Ali Saleh Aziz
Graduated
Teaching Experience
Undergraduate Level
- Power Electronics I (2016-2025)
- Power Electronics II (2016-2025)
Postgraduate Level
- Advanced Power Electronics (2020-2026)
- Advanced Power Systems (2019)