Sunway University School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence

12/05/2026

Congratulations to our Sunway University School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence lecturer, Dr Sina Abdipoor!

We celebrate your dedication, perseverance, and achievements in academic excellence which are truly inspiring. Your journey through the Faculty of Engineering and Technology has been one of growth, resilience, and determination — and you’ve reached this proud milestone.

Wishing you continued success and many more accomplishments in your academic and professional journey.

11/05/2026

Congratulations to our School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence students on their successful achievements in the following SAS professional certification examinations. These accomplishments demonstrate strong technical competency and a commitment to industry-recognised standards.

✅𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐬
A total of 25 students from the Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) (Data Analytics) have successfully passed the SAS Certified Associate: Programming Fundamentals certification. This certification validates foundational skills in SAS programming, data manipulation, and basic analytics — essential competencies for careers in data and analytics.

✅ 𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭: 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐀𝐒® 𝐕𝐢𝐲𝐚®
In addition, one student from the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science has successfully attained the SAS Certified Specialist: Machine Learning Using SAS® Viya® certification. This advanced certification recognises specialised expertise in applying machine learning techniques using SAS Viya, including model development, evaluation, and deployment.

The academic staff who guided the students in achieving these certifications is Dr. Melody Tan Shi Ai.

For the SAS Certified Associate: Programming Fundamentals, Dr. Melody was assisted by Ms. Teoh Jiehan and Mr. Usman Idris Isma'il.

For the SAS Certified Specialist: Machine Learning Using SAS® Viya®, Dr. Melody was supported by Prof. Ts. Lee Yun Li, Prof. Ts. Lee Chien Sing, and Dr. Noor Hafizah Hassan, who served as proctors for the examination.

These certification achievements reflect not only the students’ dedication and hard work, but also the Faculty’s continued emphasis on industry-aligned, practice-based learning.

We warmly congratulate all successful candidates on this significant milestone and wish them continued success in their academic and professional journeys.

07/05/2026

Dr Wan Siti Halimatul Munirah Wan Yahya @ Wan Ahmad's research focuses on AI for medical image analysis, mainly on digital and computational pathology including but not limited to:
- Multi-class cell segmentation
- Instance segmentation
- Tissue characterisation
- Tumour microenvironment
- Fine-tuning state-of-the-art foundation model
- CNN encoder/decoder
- Feature clustering
- Predictive model
- AI-engineered diagnosis and prognosis model

https://sunwayuniversity.edu.my/school-of-computing-and-artificial-intelligence/staff-profiles/dr-wan-siti-halimatul-munirah-wan

06/05/2026

04/05/2026

🤖 From Data to Decisions: How AI Agents Are Reshaping Industries.
Step into the future of AI and discover how intelligent agents are transforming the way industries operate, make decisions, and scale innovation.

📅 Event Details
🗓 Date: 15 May 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Venue: JC 3, Sunway University

🎤 Speaker:
Vasanth Pandiaraj (Senior Solutions Engineer – Customer Experience, Snowflake)

✨ Why You Should Join
🤖 Understand how generative AI agents go beyond traditional models with goal-driven decision-making
⚙️ Learn how AI systems integrate reasoning, tools, and real-time data to perform complex tasks
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04/05/2026

This week, we feature Prof. Lau Sian Lun as "Academic/ Researcher of the WeeK". Professor Lau has been particularly drawn to questions about how smart, connected systems can improve everyday life — from smart city infrastructure and indoor positioning to health informatics and AI-driven decision support.

https://sunwayuniversity.edu.my/school-of-computing-and-artificial-intelligence/staff-profiles/professor-ts-dr-ing-lau-sian-lun

04/05/2026

04/05/2026

04/05/2026

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📅 Event Details:
🗓 Date: 6 May 2026
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29/04/2026

A warm welcome to all our new students from the School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence and the School of Engineering!

Orientation marks the beginning of your exciting university journey—an opportunity to get to know your programmes, meet your lecturers and fellow students, and start building connections that will shape your time here. We hope this orientation helps you feel welcomed, informed, and ready to embark on this new chapter with confidence.

We’re excited to have you with us and look forward to an inspiring and fulfilling journey ahead. Welcome to the community!

28/04/2026

This week, we feature Dr Azizzeanna Hassan as "Researcher of the WeeK". Her research contributes across academic, practical, and societal levels by bridging AI technologies with inclusive pedagogical frameworks, offering a more integrated and theoretically grounded approach to educational innovation.

https://sunwayuniversity.edu.my/school-of-computing-and-artificial-intelligence/staff-profiles/dr-azizzeanna-hassan