Dr. Siti Rafidah Binti Abdul Rahim

rafidah@unimap.edu.my

Position

Senior Lecturer

Expert Area

Artificial Intelligence and Optimization, Power System

Dr. Siti Rafidah Binti Abdul Rahim

Position

Senior Lecturer

Expert Area

Artificial Intelligence and Optimization, Power System

Dr. Siti Rafidah Binti Abdul Rahim

rafidah@unimap.edu.my

Position

Senior Lecturer

Expert Area

Artificial Intelligence and Optimization, Power System

Professional Appointments

May 2013-Present
Senior Lecturer
Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)
July 2006- April 2013
Lecturer
Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)

Education

July 2019g
Universiti Teknologi Mara
Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering
November 2006
Universiti Teknologi Mara
Master of Science (Electrical Engineering)
September 2003
Universiti Teknologi Mara
Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Electrical Engineering
April 2000
Universiti Teknologi Malaysi
Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering

Awards & Recognition

2009
Excellent Service Award, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)
2017
UniMAP Young Researcher

Research Grants

2020
Project Member
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) by Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education for research entitled “New Formulation of Proportional Resonance Control Algorithm Based on DC Offset Mitigation for Power Quality Improvement in Three-Phase Inverter System”. RM94950
2020
Project Member
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) by Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education for research entitled “New Predictive Model of Soiling Power Loss on Photovoltaic Panels using Deep Learning Algorithm”. RM111700
2019
Project Member
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) by Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education for research entitled “Integrated Convolution Neural Network-Symbiotic Organism Search Algorithm for Reactive Power Management for Power System Security”. RM 88,700
2019
Project Member
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) by Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education for research entitled “Exploration Enhancement of Barnacles Mating Optimizer (BMO) Algorithm for Solving Optimization Problems”. RM 68,700
2019
Project Leader
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) by Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education for research entitled “A new multi-objective optimization using hyper-heuristic based Evolutionary Firefly Algorithm for Voltage Control Problem with the Presence of Renewable Energy”. RM 69,500
2017
Project Member
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) by Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education for research entitled “New Formulation of Power Dispatch Solution Based on Moth-Flame Optimizer for Power System Planning and Operation”. RM 52,600
2016
Project Leader
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) by Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education for research entitled “Study on Competitive Over Resources Optimization to Solve Dynamic Economic Load Dispatch Problem in Power System Operation”. RM 65,500
2011
Project Member
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) by Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education for research entitled “Study on the Impact of Distributed Generation on Distribution System using Multi Objective Optimization”. RM 79,000
2011
Project Member
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) by Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education for research entitled “Study Of Stochastic Optimization Techniques To Economic Dispatch Problems Of A Power System”. RM 76,000
2008
Project Member
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) by Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education for research entitled “Contingency Analysis Study of Embedded Generation (EG) in The Distribution Network”. RM88,000
2008
Project Member
Short Term Grant by UniMAP for research entitled Study On Dynamic Voltage Restorer (DVR) Performance In The Presence Of Distributed Generation (DG)”. RM5000
2007
Project Member
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) by Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education for research entitled “A Comparative Study of Motor Drive Control Scheme for Hybrid Car Application”. RM58,000
2007
Project Member
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) by Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education for research entitled “Modelling and Characteristic Study of Permanent Brushless DC Motor for Electric Scooter Using Trapeziodal Algorithm”. RM 43,500
2007
Project Leader
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) by Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education for research entitled “Voltage Stability Study of Embedded Generation (EG) in the Distribution Network”. RM80,000.
2007
Project Leader
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) by Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education for research entitled “A Comparative Study on Optimization Techniques for The Sizing of Distributed Generation in Distribution System”. RM 30,000.

Supervision

Master of Science (Research Mode)

2018
Co - Supervisor
Hybrid Metaheuristic Nature Inspired Algorithm for Optimal Siting and Sizing of Multiple DG Units for the Enhancement of Voltage Profile and Loss Minimization in Distribution System
Noor Najwa Husnaini Binti Mohammad Husni
Ongoing

Master of Science (Research Mode)

2009
Co- Supervisor
The effect of different stator slot size on the flux distribution and losses
Nor Shafiqin shariffuddin
Graduated

Master of Science (Research Mode)

2009
Co- Supervisor
Performance evaluation of rotor frame using different Thickness of material
Yanawati Yahya
Graduated

Master of Science (Research Mode)

2009
Main- Supervisor
Embedded Generation Study Using Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO)
Wong Lye Yee
Graduated

Final Year Project

2020-2021
Main Supervisor
Index-Based Transmission for Distributed Generation in Voltage Stability and Loss Control Incorporating Optimization Technique
Hui Kai Ling
Ongoing

Final Year Project

2020-2021
Main supervisor
Development Of Evolutionary Programming Algorithm for DG Planning in Distribution System
Zulkornain Bin Abd Hamid
Ongoing

Final Year Project

2020-2021
Main Supervisor
An Optimization Approach for Minimizing Energy Losses of Distribution Systems Based on Distributed Generation Placement
Yeap Chuan Liang
Ongoing

Final Year Project

2020-2021
Main Supervisor
Cost Analysis for Optimal Dg Placement in Distribution Systems by Using Evolutionary Programming
Mohd Ariffuddin Bin Dahlan
Ongoing

Final Year Project

2020-2021
Main Supervisor
The Effects of Population Size on DG Placement Using the EP Technique
Mohd Nizam Bin Abd Wahab
Ongoing

Final Year Project

2020
Main supervisor
Optimising Voltage Profile of Distribution Networks with Distributed Generation Using Evolutionary Programming Technique
Muhamad Haikal Bin Hamid
Graduated

Final Year Project

2020
Main Supervisor
Optimal Placement of Multi DG Units Including Different Load Models using Meta-Heuristic Technique
Wan Zulmajdi Bin Wan Zanudin
Graduated

Final Year Project

2019
Main supervisor
Hybrid Artificial Immune System (Ais) With Firefly Algorithm (Fa) for Simultaneous Optimization of Dg Capacity and Operational Strategy in Distribution System
Muhammad Shafiq Bin Yusof
Graduated

Final Year Project

2019
Main supervisor
A Study on The Compensating Scheme for Loss Minimization in Distribution System Using Computational Intelligence Technique
Nathavud A/L Khuan
Graduated

Teaching Experience

Undergraduate Level

Academic Session 2020/21

Semester 1

EET204 Instrumentation and Measurement

Semester 2

EET304 Communication System Engineering

Undergraduate Level

Academic Session 2019/20

Semester 1

EET111 Engineering Science

Semester 2

EET304 Communication System Engineering

Postgraduate Level

Academic Session 2020/21

Semester 1

EET502 Advanced Power System Analysis and Control

Semester 2

-

Postgraduate Level

Academic Session 2019/20

Semester 1

-

Semester 2

EET502 Advanced Power System Analysis and Control