Dr. Norrima Mokhtar is an accomplished academic and researcher
in Electrical Engineering,
specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Sensors, Automation, Image Processing, Human-
Computer Interaction (HCI), Brain-Computer Interface (BCI), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
(UAVs), and Robotics.
She earned her Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Electrical Engineering from the University
of Malaya in 2000. After graduation, she gained hands-on experience in the International
Telecommunication Industry, including a role at Echo Broadband GmbH. In 2002, she was
awarded the prestigious Panasonic Scholarship after a rigorous national selection process,
allowing her to pursue a Master of Engineering in Oita, Japan, which she completed in 2006.
Upon returning to academia, Dr. Norrima joined the Department of Electrical Engineering at
the University of Malaya as a lecturer. Committed to continuous growth, she secured
the SLAB/SLAI scholarship to pursue her Ph.D., which she successfully completed in 2012.
Throughout her career, she has held key academic and research leadership roles,
including Coordinator for Industrial Training, Research Laboratories, and international
collaborations with institutions such as Keio University (Japan), Nagaoka University of
Technology (Japan), and Manchester Metropolitan University (UK).
As a principal investigator, Dr. Norrima has led several high-impact research projects,
securing significant funding, including a RM 1 million grant from the Ministry of Higher
Education (MOHE), along with Science Fund and CREST grants. Her extensive publications in
top-tier international journals and conference proceedings highlight her contributions to
advancing technology and innovation.
Dr. Norrima’s expertise in AI-driven systems, automation, and human-machine
interaction continues to push the boundaries of research, shaping the future of intelligent
technologies and their applications in various industries.
She has successfully supervised five Ph.D. students and five Master of Engineering Science
students (by research). Additionally, she is an active reviewer for many reputable journals
and international conferences. She also active in handling multiple exchange program with
University of Liverpool, Manchester Metropolitan University, Nagaoaka University of
Technology, Hiroshima University, Keio University and more list of universities expanding for
Universiti Malaya students.