About IICAIET2025
The IEEE Sabah Subsection is organizing the 2025 IEEE International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Engineering and Technology (IICAIET2025), co-hosted by Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), which will be held at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia from 26 to 28 August 2025.
NOTE: Online conference mode for overseas participants only.
Where
Hybrid Mode
Sabah International Convention Centre
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
When
9AM to 5PM
26-28 August 2025
Best Paper & Best Paper Presentation Awards
IICAIET 2025
The IEEE International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Engineering and Technology (IICAIET) 2025 is pleased to recognize outstanding contributions with the Best Paper, Best Presentation and Best Student Presentation Awards. These awards honor work that demonstrates excellence, originality, and significant impact in the field.
Best Papers:
- Hybrid Quantum Convolutional Neural Networks with Structured Quantum Layers and Expressivity Analysis Kai Ping Hoo and Tan Chye Cheah, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Malaysia
- Channel Estimation for mmWave Massive MIMO Systems using Deep Convolutional Neural Network Shahryar Akbar, Farhan Khalid, Abdullah Hasan and Muhammad Shahzad Younis, National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Machine Learning based Hunger Behaviour Classification for Hybrid Grouper Zi Kai Tan, Kit Guan Lim, Rossita Shapawi, Leong Seng Lim, Hui Hwang Goh and Kenneth Tze Kin Teo, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia & Guangxi University, China
Best Paper Presentations:
- UAV-Based Visual Contamination Detection and Intelligent Cleaning Strategy Optimization for Photovoltaic Panels Haijiang Tian, Ismail Saad, Tianshu Chen, Xiwei Yu, Bih Lii Chua and Houpin Yoong, Fujian Polytechnic of Information Technology, China & Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia
- Magnetic Resonance Image Segmentation for Myocardial Scar Detection using Multi-stage DeepLabV3+ Framework with Comparative Backbone Analysis Nur Ulya Nasuha Zakaria, Muhammad Khusairi Osman, Siti Noraini Sulaiman, Dayang Suhaida Awang Damit, Nor Ashidi Mat Isa, Noor Khairiah A. Karim, Zakaria Hussain and Nor Afnan Zharif Nor Kamal, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia & Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Best Student Paper Presentations:
- Integrated Real-Time Decision Support for Precision Aquaculture Using 3D Vision and Dynamic Coefficient Swarm Optimization Nyiak Tien Tang, Kit Guan Lim, Fui Fui Ching, Ismail Saad, Baojian Yang and Kenneth Tze Kin Teo, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia & Wuyi University, China
- Optimization of Multi-Area Automatic Generation Control using Temporal Difference Algorithms Jared Riong, Shun Quan Chai, Nordin Aminuddin, Min Keng Tan, Ahmad Razani Haron and Kenneth Tze Kin Teo, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia & Ranhill Sabah Energy II, Malaysia
We congratulate all awardees for their exceptional contributions. Your work advances innovation and inspires excellence in artificial intelligence applications in engineering and technology. .
Important Dates
IICAIET 2025
15 June 2025 30 June 2025(Extended)
30 June 2025 onwards 20 July 2025 onwards
5 August 202510 August 2025
5 August 202510 August 2025
Special Invited Guest
IICAIET 2025
Dr. Sazali bin Yaacob
Founder of ICAIET conference, 2002
Keynote Speakers
IICAIET 2025
Keynote Speaker: Ir Dr Bernard Lim (Chief Operating Officer, Appscard Group AS)
Title: Inventive minds utilize IEEE intellectual resources like Artificial Intelligence to improve what matters most in our lives.
Keynote Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Hudyjaya Siswoyo Jo (Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak Campus)
Title: Practical Applications of AI in Robotics and Automation: Bridging Theory and Deployment
Keynote Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Ibrahim Shapiai @ Abd. Razak, Director of CAIRO, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Title: Advancement in AI Revolutionizes Industry and Accelerates Research
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Dr. Porkumaran Karantharaj , Sri Krishna Collegeof Engineering and Technology, India; IEEE TEMS India Chair
Conference Venue
Conference venue location info and gallery
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Universiti Malaysia Sabah is a public university in Malaysia. It was officially established on 24 November 1994 as the ninth public university in the country. The university is located on a 999-acre site at Sepanggar Bay in Kota Kinabalu in the Malaysian state of Sabah.
Gallery
Check our gallery from the previous IICAIET
Organizers
Co-host
Supported By
Organizing Committee
Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Kenneth Teo Tze Kin
Assoc. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Ismail Saad
Ts. Dr. Tan Min Keng
Dr. Lorita Angeline
Dr. Rosalyn R Porle
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Renee Chin Ka Yin
Dr. Lai Po Hung
Dr. Aroland Mconie Jilui Kiring
Assoc. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Ismail Saad
Dr. Muhammad Nur Afnan Bin Uda
Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Leau Yu Beng
Ts. Dr. Lim Kit Guan
Dr. Nurfatihah Syalwiah Binti Rosli
Dr. Tan Soo Fun
Dr. Helen Chuo Sin Ee
Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Kenneth Teo Tze Kin
Travel Advice
IICAIET 2025
We kindly advise non-Malaysian participants who are travelling to attend the conference in person to check with their respective travel advisories and local authorities for the latest entry requirements and travel guidelines to Sabah, Malaysia. This includes information on visa requirements, vaccination protocols, and any other local regulations that may affect your travel. Please obtain all neccessary travel documents before travelling to ensure a smooth and safe journey
For detailed visa information by country, please visit the official Malaysian Immigration Department website: https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/visa/visa-requirement-by-country/
Contact Us
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Our History
Here is our IICAIET history
26- 28 August 2024
IEEE Xplore
Keynote Speaker: Ir. Dr. Nordin Ramli (MIMOS, Malaysia & IEEE Malaysia)
Title: AI-Driven R&D: Catalyzing Malaysia's Leadership in the Global Electrical & Electronics Industry
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Lyudmila Mihaylova (The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom)
Title: Machine Learning Methods for Trustworthy Autonomous Systems
Tehnical Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Hanafi Ahmad Hijazi (Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia)
Title: Feature Engineering: The Impact on Artificial Intelligence Model Performance
12- 14 September 2023
IEEE Xplore
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Dr. Jamal Ahmad Dargham (Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia)
Title: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Future of Mankind
Keynote Speaker: Dr Sainarayanan Gopalakrishnan (Technology Director, HCL Technologies Ltd., India)
Title: Bridging the Computer Vision Dimensions: Intertwine of Data, Computing and Performance
13- 15 September 2022
IEEE Xplore
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Dr. Mehdi Bennis (University of Oulu, Finland)
Title: Distributed and Communication-Efficient ML Over and For Wireless
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Dr. Sazali Yaacob (University Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Spanish Institute)
Title: AI from Inception to Applications and Future
Keynote Speaker: Assoc Prof. Ir. Dr. Rosdiazli Ibrahim (Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS)
Title: Artificial Intelligence Research Directions in Oil and Gas Industries
Tehnical Speaker: Dr. David Leal-Ayala (Policy Links (Institute for Manufacturing), University of Cambridge)
Title: Industry 4.0 and Its Adoption in the Asia and Pacific Region
13- 15 September 2021
Keynote 1: Assoc. Professor Dr. Kenneth Tze Kin Teo, Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Enhancing Multi-Hop Information Scavenging Transmission with Artificial Intelligence
Keynote 2: Professor Dr. Atsuo Ozaka, Osaka Institute of Technology
Decision making support based on Sensing and Simulation Technology for Realizing a Smart Society
Keynote 3: Professor Dr. Yoshimitsu Aoki, Keiko University
Toward Practical Application of Image AI Research
Keynote 4: Professor Dr. Hui Hwang Goh, Guangxi University
Predictive Modeling for Intelligent Integrated Energy System
26- 27 September 2020
Keynote 1: Emeritus Professor Lance Chun Che Fung, Murdoch University
Efficient use of Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) as an Embedding Technique for Collaborative-based Personalization in Recommender Systems
Keynote 2: Professor Dr Hiroyuki Kobayashi,Osaka Institute of Technology
Conventional AI as a Swiss Army Knife for Non-native AI Researchers
Keynote 3: Associate Professor Dr Makoto Koshino, National Institute of Technology, Ishikawa College, Japan
Introducing Sensor-Based Human Activity Recognition Using Machine Learning
Keynote 4: Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Ismail Saad, Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Computational Modeling and Simulation for Nanoelectronics Device Miniaturization
8 November 2018
IEEE Xplore
Keynote 1: Prof. Kukjin Chun , Director of IEEE Region 10
Introduction to MEMS technology and IEEE
Keynote 2: Prof. Sigeru Omatu, Osaka Institute of Technology
CFeature Extraction from Spectral Images of Bills