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An Overview of Current Optimization Approaches for Hybrid Energy Systems Combining Solar Photovoltaic and Wind Technologies (2025)
Journal Article
Seidu, I., Salisu, S., Mas'ud, A. A., Musa, U., Jabire, A. H., Muhammad‐Sukki, F., & Mas'ud, I. A. (online). An Overview of Current Optimization Approaches for Hybrid Energy Systems Combining Solar Photovoltaic and Wind Technologies. Energy Science & Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.70190

This study reviews recent developments in optimization techniques for hybrid solar photovoltaic and wind energy systems,particularly those using artificial intelligence (AI) and hybrid algorithms. Due to the global need for sustainable energy, thestu... Read More about An Overview of Current Optimization Approaches for Hybrid Energy Systems Combining Solar Photovoltaic and Wind Technologies.

Computational Analysis of Aerodynamic Blade Load Transfer to the Powertrain of a Direct-Drive Multi-MW Wind Turbine (2025)
Journal Article
Bichan, M., Jaen-Sola, P., Muhammad Sukki, F., & Sellami, N. (2025). Computational Analysis of Aerodynamic Blade Load Transfer to the Powertrain of a Direct-Drive Multi-MW Wind Turbine. Machines, 13(7), Article 575. https://doi.org/10.3390/machines13070575

This paper details the development of a full turbine model and ensuing aero-servo-elastic analysis of the International Energy Agency’s 15MW Reference Wind Turbine. This model provides the means to obtain realistic turbine performance data, of which... Read More about Computational Analysis of Aerodynamic Blade Load Transfer to the Powertrain of a Direct-Drive Multi-MW Wind Turbine.

Optical and Electrical Properties of Amorphous Carbon Thin Films Grown from Mushroom Waste Oil using Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) (2025)
Journal Article
Radhianie-Rining, A., Ahmad, N., Muhammad-Sukki, F., & Wan-Mohtar, W. A. A. Q. I. (2025). Optical and Electrical Properties of Amorphous Carbon Thin Films Grown from Mushroom Waste Oil using Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD). PaperASIA, 41(3b), 113-120. https://doi.org/10.59953/paperasia.v41i3b.414

Amorphous carbon thin films have been successfully deposited using the Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) technique with various amounts of natural oyster mushroom (P.ostreatus) waste oil as carbon precursors onto the glass substrates. This study e... Read More about Optical and Electrical Properties of Amorphous Carbon Thin Films Grown from Mushroom Waste Oil using Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD).

Deploying Agrivoltaics in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Sustainable Pathway Towards Energy-Food Security-Challenges and Opportunities: A Review (2025)
Journal Article
Abubakar, S. I., See, C. H., Sukki, F. M., Mahendiran, R., Sundaram, S., Abidin, M. I. Z., & Kamarudin, M. K. A. (2025). Deploying Agrivoltaics in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Sustainable Pathway Towards Energy-Food Security-Challenges and Opportunities: A Review. IEEE Access, 13, 87810-87833. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2025.3568717

Agrivoltaics (APV) offer an innovative solution to the pressing energy and food security challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Over 600 million people in this region lack access to energy, and food insecurity remains pervasive. By combining photovo... Read More about Deploying Agrivoltaics in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Sustainable Pathway Towards Energy-Food Security-Challenges and Opportunities: A Review.

Effect of different titanium dioxide (TiO2) deposition layers for dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) application (2025)
Journal Article
Pirdaus, N. A., Ahmad, N., Muhammad-Sukki, F., & Wan-Mohtar, W. A. A. Q. I. (2025). Effect of different titanium dioxide (TiO2) deposition layers for dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) application. Electrochimica Acta, 527, Article 146267. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2025.146267

Dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) is a new type of solar cell that has attracted interest due to its ability to convert energy at a low cost, with simple fabrication, and non-toxic nature. Utilisation of oyster mushroom dye as a natural dye for DSSC i... Read More about Effect of different titanium dioxide (TiO2) deposition layers for dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) application.

Evaluation of Partial Discharge Signal Propagation Using Finite Element Method in Power Transformer (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Abd Jalil, M. A., Rohani, M. N. K. H., Rosmi, A. S., Mas'ud, A. A., Muhammad-Sukki, F., & Ananda-Rao, K. (2023, August). Evaluation of Partial Discharge Signal Propagation Using Finite Element Method in Power Transformer. Presented at AIRoSIP'23: 2023 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Robotics, Signal and Image Processing (AIRoSIP), Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Partial discharge (PD) is a phenomenon that can occur in power transformers which can lead to the degradation of the insulation system that resulting the failure of the power transformer. The power transformer uses oil as its insulation medium. An ac... Read More about Evaluation of Partial Discharge Signal Propagation Using Finite Element Method in Power Transformer.

Use of deep geothermal energy to supply heat to a village in Scotland (2025)
Journal Article
Penman, D., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Abu-Bakar, S. H., Bani, N. A., & Mas’ud, A. A. (2025). Use of deep geothermal energy to supply heat to a village in Scotland. Interactions, 246(1), Article 39. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10751-025-02265-0

This paper explores the possibility of utilising geothermal energy in an existing district heat network in the Aberdeenshire village of Banchory to provide hot water through the creation of a hypothetical geothermal well. It considers a simulated dee... Read More about Use of deep geothermal energy to supply heat to a village in Scotland.

Experimental Results for Mushroom-Based Dye Sensitized Solar Cell (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Pirdaus, N. A., Ahmad, N., Muhammad-Sukki, F., & Al Qadr Imad Wan-Mohtar, W. A. (2024, December). Experimental Results for Mushroom-Based Dye Sensitized Solar Cell. Presented at 2024 10th International Conference on Computing, Engineering and Design (ICCED), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

This study explores the usage of novel oyster mushroom dyes in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) as photosensitizer to substitute the costly chemical dyes with a more eco-friendly, natural alternatives. Utilization of oyster mushroom dye as a natura... Read More about Experimental Results for Mushroom-Based Dye Sensitized Solar Cell.

Multi-Faceted Maximization of a Microgrid-Incorporated Hybrid Photovoltaic-Wind-Battery-Diesel System in Basra, Iraq (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Alsultan, A. M. T., Bani, N. A., Muhtazaruddin, M. N., & Muhammad-Sukki, F. (2024, October). Multi-Faceted Maximization of a Microgrid-Incorporated Hybrid Photovoltaic-Wind-Battery-Diesel System in Basra, Iraq. Presented at 2024 IEEE 12th Region 10 Humanitarian Technology Conference (R10-HTC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Hybrid Renewable Energy Sources (HRES) in microgrids present a cost-effective option for supplying power to remote areas. This research focuses on optimizing HRES systems for Base Transceiver stations in Basra, Iraq, by using the Multiobjective Impro... Read More about Multi-Faceted Maximization of a Microgrid-Incorporated Hybrid Photovoltaic-Wind-Battery-Diesel System in Basra, Iraq.

Hydrogen Production Rate of Temperature Controlled Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolyzer (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hussnain, U., Bani, N. A., Muhtazaruddin, M. N., & Muhammad-Sukki, F. (2024, October). Hydrogen Production Rate of Temperature Controlled Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolyzer. Presented at 2024 IEEE 12th Region 10 Humanitarian Technology Conference (R10-HTC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This study investigates the hydrogen production through the Proton exchange membrane electrolyzer. It focuses on the hydrogen production rates, power, voltage and stack temperature to elaborate the operating dynamic behavior and efficiency of the sys... Read More about Hydrogen Production Rate of Temperature Controlled Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolyzer.

A narrative review on vital criteria of fungal dyes as dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) (2024)
Journal Article
Pirdaus, N. A., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Ahmad, N., & Wan-Mohtar, W. A. A. Q. I. (2024). A narrative review on vital criteria of fungal dyes as dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC). Discover Applied Sciences, 6(10), Article 553. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-024-06256-8

The main two reasons for the shift to renewable energy are the depletion and the harmful effects of non-renewable energy, such as burning coal and fossil fuels. As a result, the use of solar cells as renewable energy resources, that prioritise high e... Read More about A narrative review on vital criteria of fungal dyes as dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC).

Performance of yellow and pink oyster mushroom dyes in dye sensitized solar cell (2024)
Journal Article
Muhammad-Sukki, F., Pirdaus, N. A., Ahmad, N., Dahlan, N. Y., Redzuan, A. N., Zalizan, A. H., Bani, N. A., Abdul Patah, M. F., & Wan-Mohtar, W. A. A. Q. I. (2024). Performance of yellow and pink oyster mushroom dyes in dye sensitized solar cell. Scientific Reports, 14, Article 23757. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-73865-z

A solar photovoltaic (PV) cell, is an electrical device that uses the PV effect to convert light energy into electricity. The application of oyster mushroom dyes in dye sensitized solar cell (DSSC) is a novel strategy to substitute the costly chemica... Read More about Performance of yellow and pink oyster mushroom dyes in dye sensitized solar cell.

UHF Partial Discharge Detection for Power Transformer Based on Hilbert Fractal Antenna with Different Feeding Techniques (2024)
Journal Article
Abd Jalil, M. A., Rosmi, A. S., Rohani, M. N. K. H., Jamlos, M. A., Ananda-Rao, K., Abdul Nasir, A. S., Abdul Majid, M. H. H., & Muhammad-Sukki, F. (2026). UHF Partial Discharge Detection for Power Transformer Based on Hilbert Fractal Antenna with Different Feeding Techniques. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology, 60(1), 166-181. https://doi.org/10.37934/araset.60.1.166181

In power transformer, Partial Discharge (PD) can cause a major equipment risk and lead to further accidents. One of the PD detection techniques is Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) antenna. UHF antenna have a major advantage which is it immune to external i... Read More about UHF Partial Discharge Detection for Power Transformer Based on Hilbert Fractal Antenna with Different Feeding Techniques.

Electrical Tree Image De-Noising using Threshold Wavelet Transform and Wiener Filter (2024)
Journal Article
Abdulah, C. S. K., Gazata, N. D. A., Rohani, M. N. K. H., Ismail, B., Mohd Isa, M. A., Rosmi, A. S., Mansor, N. S., Jamil, M. K., Muhammad-Sukki, F., & Mas'ud, A. A. (2025). Electrical Tree Image De-Noising using Threshold Wavelet Transform and Wiener Filter. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology, 53(1), 73-85. https://doi.org/10.37934/araset.53.1.7385

Electrical treeing occurred in solid dielectric materials, especially in electrical application with high voltage. The occurrence of electrical tree happens when high electric fields applied, causing tiny channels or paths to form. The main issue dur... Read More about Electrical Tree Image De-Noising using Threshold Wavelet Transform and Wiener Filter.

Circular Solutions: Assessing the Viability of Photovoltaic Waste Recycling in the United Kingdom (2024)
Journal Article
Ganpatsinh Parmar, D., Muhammad Sukki, F., Abu-Bakar, S. H., Mas’ud, A. A., & Kamarudin, M. K. A. (2024). Circular Solutions: Assessing the Viability of Photovoltaic Waste Recycling in the United Kingdom. International Journal of Environmental Science and Development, 15(5), 240-249. https://doi.org/10.18178/ijesd.2024.15.5.1492

The demand for the generation of energy using photovoltaics (PV) has risen exponentially in recent times all over the world. The United Kingdom (UK) has also made a rapid increase in PV installations and is implementing more developing plans in the f... Read More about Circular Solutions: Assessing the Viability of Photovoltaic Waste Recycling in the United Kingdom.

Image De-noising Based on WMF Technique for Electrical Trees Structure in High Voltage Cable Insulation (2024)
Journal Article
Rohani, M. N. K. H., Abdulah, C. S. K., Ismail, B., Mohd Isa, M. A., Rosmi, A. S., Jamil, M. K., Muhammad-Sukki, F., & Mas’ud, A. A. (2025). Image De-noising Based on WMF Technique for Electrical Trees Structure in High Voltage Cable Insulation. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology, 53(1), 57-72. https://doi.org/10.37934/araset.53.1.5772

Electrical treeing is a common problem during the pre-breakdown phenomenon in solid insulations due to the damage caused by Partial Discharge (PD) that progresses through stressed insulation via chemical degradation, which resembles the shape of a tr... Read More about Image De-noising Based on WMF Technique for Electrical Trees Structure in High Voltage Cable Insulation.

Gamification in Hand Rehabilitation Following Stroke (2024)
Book Chapter
Bani, N. A., Mahadi, M., Noordin, M. K., & Muhammad Sukki, F. (2024). Gamification in Hand Rehabilitation Following Stroke. In N. Aini Bani, & S. Usman (Eds.), Technological Advances In Healthcare (61-86). Penerbit Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Press

Fuzzy Delphi Method For Smart Grid Enabler Framework Development Towards Residential Energy Conservation Strategies (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Abdul Razak, A. H. N., Ahmad, N. A., Radin Abdul Halim, R. Z., & Muhammad Sukki, F. (2024, October). Fuzzy Delphi Method For Smart Grid Enabler Framework Development Towards Residential Energy Conservation Strategies. Presented at 4th International Conference on Built Environment and Engineering 2024 (IConBEE2024), Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

The global implementation of smart grids has revolutionized the electricity grid, including in Malaysia, where Tenaga Nasional Berhad leads the initiative. This Smart Grid system is akin to the internet of electricity, serving as a pivotal element in... Read More about Fuzzy Delphi Method For Smart Grid Enabler Framework Development Towards Residential Energy Conservation Strategies.

Analysis of a Novel Solar Concentrator for Building Integrated Photovoltaic Application (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kumar, A. K., Muhammad-Sukki, F., Abu-Bakar, S. H., Bani, N. A., Mas'ud, A. A., Ahmed, J., Ahmad, N., & Wan-Mohtar, W. A. A. Q. I. (2024, July). Analysis of a Novel Solar Concentrator for Building Integrated Photovoltaic Application. Presented at 2024 IEEE Symposium on Industrial Electronics & Applications (ISIEA), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This research work focuses on developing a novel solar concentrator – a rectangular-based rotationally asymmetrical compound parabolic concentrator (RRACPC) design. This design is unique in its rectangular exit aperture, entrance aperture, and half-a... Read More about Analysis of a Novel Solar Concentrator for Building Integrated Photovoltaic Application.