HEZERUL ABDUL KARIM

107A, Lorong SRL2, Sg. Ramal Luar,
43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.

E-Mail: hezerul@mmu.edu.my

Objective	To pursue for the highest academic qualification and involve in research on the area of multimedia communication engineering.
Education	2004-2008 University of Surrey, Guildford, UK PhD in Electronic Engineering Area of Research: Error resilience video coding Dissertation: Improved algorithms for robust 3D video communication developed on top of the MPEG and H264 video coding reference software. Also included error resilience and scalable video coding for 3D video. 1999-2002 Multimedia University, Malaysia Master of Engineering Science (MEngSc) by Research Area of Research: Video Coding Dissertation: Formulation of improved algorithms for interpolation of low rate video frames 1996–1998 University of Wales Swansea, UK Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics with Communications First Class Honours. Honours Subjects: Analogue Electronics, Semiconductor Devices, Design and Test of Digital Systems, Signal and Systems, Controls and Communications, Electromagnetism, Computer Systems Architecture, Software Engineering, Mathematics.  Final Year Subjects: Electronic Circuits, Signal Processing, Digital Transmission, Cellular Mobile Communications, Digital Control, Partial Differential Equations, Complex Variables and Integral Transforms. Final Year Project Title: Model Aircraft Ground Telemetry. 1994–1996 Institut Telekomunikasi dan Teknologi Maklumat Taiping, Perak Diploma of Telecommunication Engineering Overall average: A+ (Distinction) Honours Subjects: Circuit Theory, Electronic Circuits, Digital Signal Processing, Control Systems, Electromagnetic, Telecommunications Systems, Communication Principles, Data Communications and Protocols, Microprocessor and Microcontrollers, Computer Systems and Applications, Data Structures and Algorithms, Software Engineering. Non Technical Subjects: English, Engineering Mathematics, Professional Communication, Business and Management, Islamic Studies 1992–1993 Kolej Islam Sultan Alam Shah Klang, Selangor Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 11 aggregate [Subjects include Malay Language, English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Additional Mathematics, History, Arabic, and Islamic Studies]. 1989–1991 Sek. Men. Keb. Agama Maahad Hamidiah Kajang, Selangor Sijil Rendah Pelajaran Malaysia (SRP) 6 aggregate [Subjects include Malay Language, English, Mathematics, Science, History, Arabic, and Islamic Studies].
Awards	2005 Student Union University of Surrey Outstanding Contribution to Societies Awards 2004 Islamic Development Bank (IDB) PhD Scholarship Awards 1998 Telekom Malaysia Berhad ‘Anugerah Ketua Eksekutif 1998’ for excellent academic achievement (First Class Honours) at University of Wales Swansea 1997 Telekom Malaysia Berhad ‘Anugerah Pelajar Cemerlang Telekom Malaysia’ for excellent second year examination results (First Class Honours) at University of Wales Swansea 1996 University of Wales Swansea, UK Recipient of Telekom Malaysia Berhad Scholarship (Degree Program) 1994 Institut Telekomunikasi dan Teknologi Maklumat Recipient of Telekom Malaysia Berhad Scholarship (Diploma Program)
Working Experience	August 2002 – present Lecturer at Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Selangor. Taught subject: ECP2036 Microprocessor System And Interfacing EMM3046 Digital Image and Video Processing January 2006 – April 2006 Lab demonstrator, School of Engineering and Physical Science, University of Surrey, UK September 2006 – December 2006 Lab demonstrator, School of Engineering and Physical Science, University of Surrey, UK August 1998 – August 2002 Tutor at Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Selangor. Taught subject: ECP3152 Advanced Microprocessor ECP3086 Multimedia Technology and Application ECP2046 Computer Organization and Architecture ECP1016 Computer and Program Design EEN1036 Digital Logic Design ETM3046 Communications I EET2036 Power System Analysis October 1999 - March 2000 Intern at Bell Labs, Lucent Technologies, New Jersey, USA Research on frame rate up-conversion. July - September 1997 Summer Work at Claybrook System, Reading, UK Designing and drawing of cable television and telephone network for certain regions in UK and also Malaysia. Extensive usage of AUTOCAD software. June - August 1996Telekom Malaysia Berhad Internship Summer Program Extensive fieldwork training, including physical installation, repair and servicing of telecommunication network (LAN), customer services, maintenance of CPU at office in TTDI. Wrote progress reports to project sponsor.
Skills and Interest	Electronics and Computing Strong interest in multimdia communications. Programming languages include Pascal, C and C++. Platforms include DOS/Windows95/98, Unix. Applications include MS Word, MS Excel, MS Publisher, Netscape Navigator and Adobe PhotoShop. Languages Malay, English and basic Arabic. Curricular Activities 2006-2008: President Majlis Syura Muslimun Surrey 2006: President of Malaysian Society, University of Surrey, UK 2005: President of Islamic Society, University of Surrey, UK 2004: Executive Committee Member of Islamic Society, University of Surrey, UK 1997: Publication Committee Member of  Malaysian Students’ Society Swansea. 1994-1996: Actively involved in Sports Carnival in ITTM. Committee Member of ITTM Persatuan Seni Silat Gayung Malaysia (1996). Expedition to Gunung Ayam and basikalthon expediation to Bukit Merah.
References	1) Dr Stewart Worrall Lecturer, Centre for Communication Systems Research University of Surrey Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH United Kingdom Email: S.Worrall@surrey.ac.uk Telephone Number: +44 1483 683 451 Fax Number: +44 1483 686 011 2) Prof Abdul H. Sadka Head of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Director of Centre for Media Communications Research, Brunel University, United Kingdom Email: Abdul.Sadka@brunel.ac.uk Telephone Number: +44 (0) 1895 265886
Professional memberships	•Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), Graduate Member, since 1999 •The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), Graduate Member (Grad. IEM), since 1999 •The Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Member, since 2002)