CURRICULUM VITAE - Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

BIODATA
CURRICULUM VITAE
PROF. MOHD SALLEH ABU
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA
Name : Mohd Salleh Abu
Date of Birth : 21 June 1958
Place of Birth : Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
Sex : Male
Nationality : Malaysian
Marital Status : Married
Postal Address : Faculty of Education
81300 UTM Skudai
Johor D.T.
MALAYSIA
Telephone : +607 5534258/+6012 7177075
Fax : +607 5534884
E-mail : salleh@utm.my
Current Position : Dean,
Faculty of Education
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION:
1980 B.Sc. in Mathematics (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)
1980 Dip. Ed. (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)
1983 M.Sc. in Pure Mathematics (Sheffield University, UK)
1990 Ph.D in Mathematics Education (West London University, UK)
CAREER HISTORY:
1980 -1983 Tutor at Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, UTM
1983 -1993 Lecturer in Mathematics, Department of Science and Technical
Education, Faculty of Science, UTM
1983 - 1986 Part-time Tutor at The Centre of Science Foundation, U. Malaya
1989 Lecturer in Mathematics at The Faculty of Technology & Design, West
London University
1993 Associate Professor at The Faculty of Education, UTM
1994 - 1995 Head, Department of Science, Mathematics & Computer Education,
UTM
1996 - 1998 Head, Program of Science Education & Social Sciences, UTM
1998 - 2002 Deputy Dean (Academic), Faculty of Education, UTM
2002 - 2004 Head, Unit for Teaching and Learning, UTM
2002 - present Professor of Mathematics Education, Faculty of Education, UTM
2002 - present Member of Senate, UTM
2004 - 2007 Dean, Centre for Teaching & Learning, UTM
2007 - present Dean, Faculty of Education, UTM
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TEACHING EXPERIENCES:
1980 – 1981 Teaching various applied mathematics subjects at under-graduate
level for students attending engineering courses at UTM.
1983 - 1987 Teaching various pure and applied mathematics subjects at undergraduate
level for students attending teacher education courses at
UTM.
1983-1986 Teaching various pure mathematics subjects for students attending
Foundation Courses (A-Level equivalence) at University of Malaya (as
part-time lecturer).
1989 Teaching Mathematics for Industrial Designers at Faculty of Education
& Design, West London University (as an invited part- time lecturer).
1990 - present a. Teaching various courses related to the teaching and learning of
mathematics at secondary and tertiary level for both undergraduate
and post-graduate programs. Areas of concentration are
Diagnosis and Remedial in Mathematics, Teaching and Learning
Models in Mathematics, General Mathematics Education and
Computer in Mathematics Education.
b. Teaching various courses related to research methodology and its
implementation at post-graduate level (Research Methods in
Education and Social Sciences, Statistics in Educational
Research, Quantitative Data Analysis Using Computer
Packages).
c. Teaching various courses designated for engineering educators
pursuing doctoral degree in Engineering Education.
AREAS OF RESEARCH INTEREST:
a. Teaching and Learning in Mathematics (at secondary and tertiary levels).
b. Teaching with Technology (designing, developing, prototyping and evaluating
educational courseware in mathematics T&L involving the conceptual development
and underlying theories, instructional design and technical aspects of educational
courseware/software, the optimization of educational courseware/software in the
T&L of mathematics and mathematics-related subjects).
c. T&L in Higher Education.
d. Academic Leadership in Higher Education.
e. Engineering Education.
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POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION (YEAR 2000 ONWARDS):
a. Chu Hong Heng (2000) Active-Approch Problem Solving and Its Effectiveness in
Assisting Students in The Learning of Additional Mathematics (a dissertation written
in Malay for full research of M.Ed. (Maths)).
b. Baharuddin Aris (2000) The Use of Information Technology in Education: Using an
Interactive Multimedia Courseware Package to Upgrade Teachers’ Knowledge and
Change Their Attitudes. (A full research for Ph.D. (Educational Tech.) at Robert
Gordon University, Abeerdeen, Scotland. A joint supervision with Prof. H. I.
Ellington of RGU, Scotland).
c. Liew Chin Yin (2000) Optimizing Multimedia Applications to Help Students
Overcoming Difficulties in Learning Negative Numbers (a dissertation written in
Malay for full research of M.Ed. (Maths)).
d. Tan Wee Chuen (2000) The Design and Development of VATrans Prototype
Courseware Based on The Synchronization of Visualization and Analytical Thinking
(a dissertation written in Malay for full research of M.Ed. (Maths).
e. Tai Ai Lee (2000) The Design and Development of DisAP Prototype Courseware
Based on The Guided Discovery for The Learning of Areas and Perimeter (a
dissertation written in Malay for full research M.Ed. (Maths).
f. Nora Sairan (2005) The Applications of 3M-Metacognitive Strategy Modules
Designed to Assist Students in The Learning of Problem Solving in Additional
Mathematics (a dissertation written in Malay for full research of M.Ed. (Maths).
g. Md. Sefai Jusoh (2006) The Development of CoLC Model Using The Combination
of Radical Constructivist Approach and Cooperative Learning to Assist Children in
The Learning of Fractions (PhD. (Maths Ed.)).
h. Haspiah Basiran (2006) A Teaching and Learning Module Using Graphic Calculator
to Facilitate The Learning of Quadratic Equations (a dissertation written in Malay
for full research of M.Ed. (Maths)).
i. Tan Wee Chuen (2006) A Learner Oriented Web-Based (LOWB) Educational
Software Designed to Assist Students in The Learning of Computer Hardwares.
(PhD (Educ. Tech.)).
j. Mazniha Berahim (2008) A Guided Cognitive Learning Using MATLAB to Learn
Problem Solving in Linear Programming (a dissertation written in Malay for full
research of M.Ed. (Maths)).
k. Mohd Bilal Ali (2009) A Production System of a Web-Environment Personalized
Learning Based on The Capitalization of Individual Multiple Intelligence (a doctoral
thesis written in Malay for Ph.D (Educ. Tech)).
l. Napisah Mohd Radzi (in progress) Maths-Oriented Critical Thinking and Its
Dispositions Among Civil Engineering Undergraduates (a doctoral thesis to be
submitted for PhD (Eng. Educ.)).
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m. Syed Ahmad Helmi Syed Hassan (in progress) Enhancing Problem Solving Skill of
Engineering Students Through Cooperative Problem-Based Learning (a doctoral
thesis to be submitted for PhD (Eng. Educ.)).
n. Zaid Zainal (in progress) Alleviating Pre-Requisite Geometrical Thinking Among
Indonesian Senior High School Students Using van Hiele-Based Interactive Visual
Tool (a doctoral thesis to be submitted for PhD (Maths. Ed.)).
o. Tan Tong Hock (in progress) Assisting Primary School Children to Progress
Through the van Hiele’s Levels of Geometry Thinking Using Google Sketchup (a
master by research to be submitted for M.Ed (a master by research dissertation to
be submitted for M.Ed (Maths. Ed.)).
FUNDED RESEARCH WORK:
a. Prototaip Perisian Koswer Asas Nombor Perpuluhan dan Asas Nombor Negatif
(RMC Vot No.: 71149) Status: Principal Researcher
b. The Development of Multimedia CAI for Mathematics Classroom
(RMC Vot No.: 71242) Status: Researcher
c. The Effectiveness of Stand-Alone and Interactive Multimedia-Based Learning
Experiences in Teacher Education at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
(RMC Vot No.: 71477) Status: Principal Researcher
d. The Development and Evaluation of Web-Based Intergrated Learning Tools
(RMC Vot No.: 71604) Status: Researcher
e. The Development of Prototype of VATrans: Maths Learning Software
(Transformation) Based on the Integration of Visualization Thinking and Analytical
Thinking
(RMC Vot No.: 71656) Status: Principal Researcher
f. The Development of Prototype of DisAP: Maths Learning Software (Area and
Parameter) Based on Designated Learning
(RMC Vot No.: 71657) Status: Principal Researcher
g. Development and Evaluation of USM Learning Object Repositories (fully funded by
and registered at Universiti Sains Malaysia). Status: Researcher.
h. The Status of Research in Science and Mathematics Education in Malaysia. (fully
funded by Cluster of Science and Mathematics, The Council Professors of
Malaysia. Registered at UTM)
(RMC Vot. No.: 73752) Status: Principal Researcher
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PUBLICATIONS:
JOURNALS & PROCEEDINGS:
a. Baharuddin Aris, Mohd Salleh Abu, Ellington H. I. and Dhamotharan M (1998)
Producing Interactive Multimedia Courseware for Information Technology in
Education: An Initiative at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Journal of Instructional
Delivery Systems. Vol. 12 No. 3. Warrenton, USA: Learning Technology Institutes
b. Mohd Salleh Abu and Tan Wee Chuen (2001) Reka Bentuk Pembangunan Prototaip
Perisian Pembelajaran Matematik VATrans Yang Berasaskan Pengabungan
Pemikiran Visualisasi dan Analisis. Jurnal Teknologi No. 34(E). June 2001. Skudai:
Penerbit UTM.
c. Mohd Salleh Abu and Tan Wee Chuen (2001) Mengeksploitasi Penggunaan TMK
Dalam Membantu Menangani Masalah Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran Sains dan
Matematik). Jurnal Pendidikan Vol. 7. Faculty of Education, UTM.
d. Baharuddin Aris, Mohd Salleh Abu and Mohd Bilal Ali (2001) Learning About
Information Technology in Education Using Multimedia. VirTEC Jurnal Vol 1 No. 1.
Faculty of Education, Univ. Keb. Malaysia
e. Mohd Salleh Abu and Tan Wee Chuen (2002) Analisis Keberkesanan Penggunaan
Perisian Pembelajaran Matematik Yang Berasaskan Pendekatan Penggabungan
Pemikiran Visualisasi dan Analisis. Jurnal Teknologi No. 36(E). June 2002. Skudai:
Penerbit UTM.
f. Mohd Salleh Abu and Tan Wee Chuen (2002) VATrans: A Model of Self-Designed
Learning Software That Helps Learners to Promote and Engage Themselves With
the Visualization and Analysis Thinking. Proceedings of the 7 th Asian Technology
Conference in Mathematics p. 253 – 262. Blacksburg, USA: ATCM, Inc.
g. Tan Wee Chuen, Baharuddin Aris and Mohd Salleh Abu (2005) GLOOTT Model: A
Conceptual Model of a Web-Based Learning System Design Framework to Improve
Higher Order Thinking (HOT) SEA Journal Vol 1. Nov 2005. JB: Southern College
Publisher.
h. Tan Wee Chuen, Baharuddin Aris and Mohd Salleh Abu (2006) The Design and
Development of A Web-Based Learning System on Learning Object and Generative
Learning to Promote Higher Order Thinking Skills. SEA Journal Vol 2. Nov 2006. JB:
Southern College Publisher.
i. Tan Wee Chuen, Baharuddin Aris and Mohd Salleh Abu (2006) GLOOT Model: A
Pedagogically-Enriched Design Framework of Learning Environment to Improve
Higher Order Thinking Skills. Association for the Advancement of Computing in
Education (ACCE) Journal Vol. 14, Iss. 2 p. 139 – 153. Chesapeake VA23327 USA.
j. Tan Wee Chuen, Baharuddin Aris and Mohd Salleh Abu (2007) Development and
Evaluation of The Effectiveness of GOOD Learning System for The Improvement of
Higher Order Thinking Skills. SEA Journal Vol 3. Nov 2006. JB: Southern College
Publisher.
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k. Napisah Mohd Radzi, Mohd Salleh Abu and Shahrin Mohamad (2010) How to
Accelerate the Development of Math-Oriented Critical Thinking Skills among
Prospective Civil Engineers The International Journal of Engineering & Technical
Education Vol. 1 December 2010 Shah Alam: FEE
ACADEMIC BOOKS:
a. Mohd Nor Mohamad and Mohd Salleh Abu (1996) Nombor Kompleks: Teori dan
Contoh Pengiraan. KL: Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka and Penerbit UTM.
b. Mohd Salleh Abu and Zaidatun Tasir (2001) Pengenalan Kepada Analisis Data
Berkomputer: SPSS 10.0 for Windows. KL: Venton Publishing
c. Mohd Salleh Abu and Zaidatun Tasir (2003) Pengenalan Kepada Analisis Data
Berkomputer: SPSS 11.5 for Windows. KL: Venton Publishing
d. Yudariah Mohamad Yusof, Mohd Salleh Abu et al. (2005) Diagnostik dan Pemulihan:
Kesalahan Lazim Bagi Beberapa Tajuk Matematik Sekolah Menengah. Skudai:
Penerbit UTM
(Note: This book receives The Awards of Anugerah Persatuan Matematik & Sains Malaysia
(PESAMA) 2005 for the Original Manuscript of Academic Book category)
e. Radin Omar Radin Sohadi, Mohd Salleh Abu, Wahid Razally, Jamaluddin Badusah,
Ahmad Yusoff Buyong, Haslinda Hashim and Nor Azizah Tamsi (2006)
Pembangunan Kemahiran Insaniah (Soft Skills) Untuk Intitusi Pengajian Tinggi
Malaysia. Serdang: Penerbit UPM.
f. Rio Sumarni Sharifuddin, Mohd Salleh Abu and Abdul Kadir Marsono (2009)
Creating Your Own Teaching Portfolio. JB: Nasmax Sdn. Bhd
CHAPTERS IN BOOK:
a. Tan Wee Chuen, Mohd Salleh Abu and Baharuddin Aris (2008) Learning Objects
and Generative Learning for Higher Order Thinking. In: Lockers L, Bennet S,
Agostinho S. and Harper B (Eds). Handbook of Research on Learning Design and
Learning Objects: Issues, Applications and Technologies. Volume II. p707 – p727.
New York, USA: Information Science Reference.
b. Tan Wee Chuen, Hanafi Atan, Mohd Salleh Abu, Baharuddin Aris, Omar Majid &
Zuraidah Abd Rahman (2010) Learning Object and Concept Map Approach. In:
Wong Su Lu, Mas Nida Md Khambari, Abu Daud Silong & Othman Talib (Eds).
Technology and Education: Issues, Empirical Research and Applications. p247 –
p268. Serdang: Penerbit UPM.
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MONOGRAPH AND TECHNICAL REPORT:
a. Yudariah Mohd Yusof, Rosleiny A. Rahman, Mohd Rashidi Razali, Mohd Salleh Abu,
Mohd Nor Bakar and Teong O. Cheong. (1999) Overcoming Mathematical Learning
Difficulties: A Case Study of Collaborative Research. Technical Report. UTM:
Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science.
b. Mohd Salleh Abu and Mohd Faizli Mohd Mastori (2002) Laporan Kajian
Perbandingan Prestasi Akademik Pelajar Bumiputera UTM Lepasan SPM
Berbanding Lepasan Matrikulasi Research Report prepared for The Office of
Academic Management, UTM. (December 2002).
c. Mohd Salleh Abu (2006) Pembangunan Prototaip VATrans: Perisian Pembelajaran
Matematik (Transformasi) Yang Berorentasikan Pengabungan Pemikiran Visualisasi
dan Analisis.. Skudai: Penerbit UTM
d. Mohd Salleh Abu (2006) Pembangunan Prototaip DisAP: Perisian Pembelajaran
Matematik (Luas dan Parameter) Berasaskan Proses Pembelajaran Bercorak
Penemuan Terbimbing. Skudai: Penerbit UTM
e. Mohd Salleh Abu, Mohamad Bilal Ali, Fatin Aliah Phang Abdullah dan Salmiza
Saleh (2011) Kompilasi dan Review ke Atas Hasil Penyelidikan Berkaitan Pendidikan
Sains dan Matematik Di Malaysia.
PAPERS PRESENTED IN INTERNATIONAL SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, etc.:
a. Mohd Salleh Abu and Baharuddin Aris (2000) E-Learning In Teacher Education:
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia’s Experience. Presented at Int. Conference on
Reforming Teacher Education for The Millennium. 10-13 July 2000. Bangkok,
Thailand.
b. Baharuddin Aris and Mohd Salleh Abu (2002) Teaching and Learning of Multimedia
Software Using Multimedia Courseware Among Continuing Education Students.
Presented at Int. Conference on Learning and Teaching. 14 – 16 October 2002.
Hadyai, Thailand.
c. Mohd Salleh Abu and Tan Wee Chuen (2002) VATrans: A Model of Self-Designed
Learning Software That Helps Learners to Promote and Engage Themselves With
The Visualization and Analysis Thinking. Presented at ATCM Int. Conference: Asian
Technology Conference in Mathematics, Inc. 17 – 21 December 2002. Melaka,
Malaysia.
d. Anie Atan, Mohd Salleh Abu and Mohd Tajuddin Ninggal (2003) English in Higher
Education: New Emphasis, New Challenges. Presented at Fourth International LSP
2003 Seminar. 25 – 27 March 2003. Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
e. Tan Wee Chuen, Mohd Salleh Abu and Baharuddin Aris (2004) A Proposed Design
and Development Framework of GLOOT: A Pedagogically-Enriched Web-Based
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Learning Environment Designed to Inculcate Higher Order Thinking Skills.
Presented at Int. Conference on University Learning and Teaching. 27 – 28 July
2004. Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia .
f. Mohamad Bilal Ali, Baharudin Aris and Mohd Salleh Abu (2008) Personalized
Learning Environment: Utilizing Individual Learning Preferences Based on Multiple
Intelligence, Screen Design and Learning Objects. Presented at The Int.
Conference on Cooperative Learning in Japan and The World. 6 – 8 June 2008.
Nagoya, Japan.
g. Napisah Mohd Radzi, Shahrin Mohammad and Mohd Salleh Abu (2008) Current
and Future Teaching of Engineering Mathematics to Civil Engineering Students:
Issues Relating to Enpowering and Enhancing Critical and Creative Thinking Skills.
Presented at Int. Graduate Congress of Engineering and Science. 23 – 24
December 2008. Johor Bahru.
h. Napisah Mohd Radzi, Shahrin Mohamad, Mohd Salleh Abu and Fatin Aliah Phang
Abdullah (2010) Are Math-Oriented Critical Thinking Elements in Civil Engineering
Workplace Problems Significant?: Insights from Preliminary Data and Analysis.
Presented at The Third Regional Conference on Engineering Education. 7 – 9 June
2010. Kuching, Sarawak.
i. Syed Ahmad Helmi, Khariyah Mohd Yusof, Shahrin Mohammad, Mohd Salleh Abu
and Zaidatun Tasir Methods to Study Enhancement of Problem Solving Skills in
Engineering Students through Cooperative Problem-Based Learning. Presented at
The Third Regional Conference on Engineering Education. 7 – 9 June 2010.
Kuching
EDITORIAL AND ADVISORY BOARD OF JOURNALS/PROCEEDINGS
a. Editorial Board – Proceeding of Education Postgraduate Research Seminar 2009
(Edupress 2009)
b. Advisory Board – Jurnal Majlis Dekan Pendidikan Malaysia (2007 – present)
c. Editor - Asia Pacific Journal of Educators and Education. 1 Aug 2010 – 31 Dec 2012.
USM, Penang
PANEL OF BOOK ASSESSOR (YEAR 2009 ONWARDS ONLY):
a. Majlis Penerbitan Ilmiah Malaysia (MAPIM) – Panel of Assessor for The Best Book
Award MAPIM 2008 – February 2009
b. Majlis Penerbitan Ilmiah Malaysia (MAPIM) – Panel of Assessor for The Best Book
Award MAPIM 2009 – February 2010
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MEMBERSHIP OF INTERNAL COMMITTEES:
a. Senate Representative for The Senate Standing Committee of Teaching and
Learning (April 2004 – April 2006)
b. Senate Representative for The Senate Standing Committee of Examination &
Examination Results (January 2005 - present)
c. Member of Senate, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (July 2002 - present)
d. Panel Member, The Committee of Graduate Employability (Nov 2004 – present)
e. Panel Member of Assessors of The Assessment of Staff Competency Level for The
Malaysian Remuneration System (Education Scheme DS45 – DS54) (June 2003 –
April 2004)
f. Head, Panel Member of Assessors for The Assessment of Staff Competency Level
of The Malaysian Remuneration System (Education Scheme DS45 – DS54) (April
2004 – Nov 2005)
g. Senate Representative for The Select Committee for The Staff Appointment, Tenure
& Career Advancement (Management & Professional Group) (April 2004 – January
2009).
h. Panel Member, The Committee for Staff Development, UTM (July 2004 - present).
i. Panel Member of UTM Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Main Committee (July
2006 – present)
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
1. Subject Matter Expert (SME) for The Review of Five Major ICT Initiatives and
Ministry of Education (MoE) ICT Strategic Planning, Ministry of Education (March
2006 – Sept 2006).
2. Member of MoHE Special Task Force for the curriculum design and development
of the program entitled ‘Developing Soft Skills Among Students at Higher
Education Institutions in Malaysia’ (by the appointment of The Minister of Higher
Education) (July 2006 – Dec 2007).
3. Board Member of Doctoral Degree Program in Engineering Education, UTM
(March 2007 – present).
4. Committee Member of Malaysia Education Dean Council (June 2007 – August
2009).
5. Vice Chairperson, Malaysia Education Dean Council (August 2009 – present)
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6. Distinguished Academic Fellow of Kolej Rahman Putra UTM (1 Jan 2010 –
present)
7. Invited Speaker for UiTM Student Intellectual Discourse – Personality
Development and Soft Skills for The Professional Excellence (25 March 2010)
SUMMARY OF MAJOR CONTRIBUTION TO UNIVERSITY IN ADDITION TO BASIC
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES (towards the establishment of new university
policies/practices, establishment of new center/unit of excellence, , etc).
1. Founder of The Centre for Teaching & Learning (CTL), UTM.
2. (August 2002 - April 2005) Played leading roles in the:
a. Promotion of wider range of various student-centered learning approaches
(cooperative, problem-based, project-based and case-based) across all
disciplines.
b. Enhancement of various types of English Language Support Program (ELSP)
designed to facilitate learning (in their area of specialization) in English.
c. Advancement of university-wide e-learning.
d. Institution of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) across all disciplines of studies.
e. Establishment of University Policy on Teaching & Learning at UTM.
f. Improvisation of tool, procedure and system application used in the assessment
of individual lecturer’s teaching performance (called Penilaian Pengajaran
Pensyarah or PPP).
g. Establishment of electronic PPP (called e-PPP).
h. Institution of UTM Graduate Attributes comprising of seven major components of
generic skills to be mastered by all UTM undergraduates.
i. The revision of University Academic Grading System.
3. (June 2003 - present) Played a leading role in the institution of The Assessment of
Staff Competency Level (ASCL) for The Malaysian Remuneration System
(Education Scheme of DS45 – DS54) covering wide aspects of ASCL; setting up,
consolidation and implementation of procedures, content, delivery, assessment and
reporting results of assessments and feedbacks from participants.
4. (April 2004 - present) Played leading role in the design, implementation and
improvisation of university-wide Staff Development Program at UTM (academic and
supporting staff).
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5. (July 2006 - Dec 2007) Played a leading role in the design, development and
implementation of various programs designated to assist the inculcation of soft skills
among all IPTA students nationwide.
AWARDS RECEIVED:
a. Anugerah Kepujian Universiti (1995)
b. Anugerah Khidmat Cemerlang (1999)
c. Anugerah Jasa Bakti (2001)
d. Anugerah Persatuan Sains Matematik Malaysia (PESAMA) 2005 for the category of
Original Manuscript of Academic Book (2007)
e. Bintang Kesatria Mangku Negara (K.M.N.) (2009)
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