Publication

📘 Journal Articles

  1. Mohammad Mainul Hasan, Tanveer Saleh, Ali Sophian (2025). ANN-based ensemble model for predicting micro-EDM responses and machining variability. Machining Science and Technology.

  2. Muhamad Komarudin, Sri Ratna Sulistiyanti, Suharsono, Muhammad Irsyad, Hery Dian Septama, Titin Yulianti, Ali Sophian (2025). Advancing precision in air quality forecasting through machine learning integration. IAES Int. J. Artificial Intelligence, 14(3): 2113–2122.

  3. Iman Osman Mukhtar Ahmed, Aisha Hassan Abdalla Hashim, Zeinab E Ahmed, Ali Sophian (2024). The ethics of AI creativity: emerging challenges. J. Technology and Humanities, 5(1): 24–31.

  4. Arselan Ashraf, Ali Sophian, Amir Akramin Shafie, Teddy Surya Gunawan, Norfarah Nadia Ismail, Ali Aryo Bawono (2022). Detection of road cracks using CNN and threshold segmentation. J. Integrated & Advanced Engineering, 2(2): 123–134.

  5. Sidrah Fayaz Wani, Arselan Ashraf, Ali Sophian (2022). Image-based disease detection and classification in Indian apple plants using deep learning. Applied Research and Smart Technology, 3(1): 38–48.

  6. Salfarina Rozeman, Erry Yulian Triblas Adesta, Ali Sophian, Siti Haryani Tomadi (2024). Selection of optimal bending types in die process of L-shaped panels considering springback behaviours. Int. J. Engineering Materials and Manufacture, 9(3): 96–116.

  7. Salfarina Rozeman, Erry Yulian Triblas Adesta, Ali Sophian, Siti Haryani Tomadi (2023). Improvement activities in stamping die manufacturing: a systematic literature review. Int. J. Engineering Materials and Manufacture, 8(2): 21–35.

  8. Zuraida Ahmad, Noraini Mohamed Noor, Siti Fauziah Toha, Nurul Fadzlin Hasbullah, Ali Sophian, Maizirwan Mel (2021). Aspirational ethics as a contributing factor in engineering students’ ethical awareness and behavior. IIUM J. Educational Studies, 9(3): 17–36.

  9. Faizan Farooq, Amrit Pal Singh, Syed Zameer Hussain, Arselan Ashraf, Mohammad Ashraf Rather, Ali Sophian (2021). Development and assessment of power-based walnut kernel grader. Int. J. All Research Education & Scientific Methods, 9(12): 824–832.

  10. Nurmi Elisya Rosli, Ali Sophian, Arselan Ashraf (2021). Localisation of inspection probes in a storage tank. J. Integrated & Advanced Engineering, 1(2).

  11. Arselan Ashraf, Ali Sophian, Ali Aryo Bawono (2024). Crack detection, classification, and segmentation on road pavement using multi-scale feature aggregation and transformers. Construction Materials, 4: 655–675.

  12. Najiha ’Izzaty Mohd Yusof, Ali Sophian, Hasan Firdaus Mohd Zaki, Ali Aryo Bawono, Abd Halim Embong, Arselan Ashraf (2024). Assessing YOLOv5, YOLOv6, YOLOv7 in road defect detection: a comparative study. Bulletin of Electrical Eng. & Informatics, 13(1): 350–360.

  13. Arselan Ashraf, Ali Sophian, Amir Akramin Shafie, Teddy Surya Gunawan, Norfarah Nadia Ismail (2023). Machine learning-based pavement crack detection, classification, and characterization: a review. Bulletin of Electrical Eng. & Informatics, 12(6): 3601–3619.

  14. M. Komarudin, Ali Sophian, Hery Dian Septama, Titin Yulianti, Muhamad Ikhsan, Tomy Pratama Zuhelmi (2023). Ziswaf: zakat application to improve recording zakat data in Indonesia. WSEAS Trans. Environment & Development, 19: 309–319.

  15. Arselan Ashraf, Ali Sophian, Amir Akramin Shafie, Teddy Surya Gunawan, Norfarah Nadia Ismail, Ali Aryo Bawono (2023). Efficient pavement crack detection and classification using custom YOLOv7 model. Indonesian J. Electrical Eng. & Informatics, 11(1): 119–132.

  16. Arselan Ashraf, Teddy Surya Gunawan, Fatchul Arifin, Mira Kartiwi, Ali Sophian, Mohamed Hadi Habaebi (2023). Enhanced emotion recognition in videos using CNN for facial expression detection. Indonesian J. Electrical Eng. & Informatics, 11(1): 286–299.

  17. Arselan Ashraf, Teddy Surya Gunawan, Fatchul Arifin, Mira Kartiwi, Ali Sophian, Mohamed Hadi Habaebi (2022). Audio-visual emotion recognition using CNN and ELM. Indonesian J. Electrical Eng. & Informatics, 10(3): 684–697.

  18. Lawal Umar Daura, Gui Yun Tian, Qiuji Yi, Ali Sophian (2020). Wireless power transfer-based eddy current NDT using flexible printed coil array. Philosophical Transactions A, 378(2182).

  19. Shwetank Krishna, Syahrir Ridha, Pandian Vasant, Suhaib Umer Ilyas, Ali Sophian (2020). Detection and prediction of fluid loss events during drilling: a comprehensive review. J. Petroleum Science & Engineering, 195.

  20. Faris Nafiah, Ali Sophian, Md Raisuddin Khan, Ilham Mukriz Zainal Abidin (2019). Modelling scanning PEC testing of cracks. Indonesian J. Electrical Eng. & Computer Science, 16(3).

  21. Dayang Qurratu’aini Awang Za’aba, Ali Sophian, Wahju Sediono, Hazlina Md. Yusof, Sud Sudirman (2018). Visual-based fingertip detection for hand rehab. Indonesian J. Electrical Eng. & Computer Science, 9(2).

  22. Faris Nafiah, Ali Sophian (2017). Pulsed eddy current imaging of inclined surface cracks. Indonesian J. Electrical Eng. & Informatics, 5(4).

  23. Ali Sophian, Gui Yun Tian, Mengbao Fan (2017). Pulsed eddy current NDT: a review. Chinese J. Mechanical Eng.

  24. Ali Sophian, Gui Yun Tian, Sofiane Zairi (2006). Pulsed magnetic flux leakage for crack detection. Sensors & Actuators A, 125.

  25. Ali Sophian, Gui Yun Tian, David Taylor, John Rudlin (2003). Feature extraction using PCA for PEC NDT. NDT & E International, 36(1).

  26. (Additional works 2005–2019 include multiple NDT & E International papers on PEC signal processing, defect classification, and multi-sensor fusion with Gui Yun Tian and others.)

🎤 Conference Papers (Invited, Plenary, Keynote, Others)

  • Modelling of Machining Time and its Uncertainty in Micro-EDM Process, ICOM’24, 2024.

  • Mechatronics Engineering Curriculum in the New Perspective, ICEPEE’21, 2021.

  • Artificial Intelligence in Infrastructure Inspection, Robotics in Agriculture Conf., 2020.

  • NDT in Industry 4.0: A Brief Review, ICST 2020.

  • Eddy Current NDT of Renewable Energy Systems, Borneo Int. Conf., 2017.

  • Deep Learning for Road Lane Marking Detection Using YOLOv5, ICMAAE, 2021.

  • Tunnel-magnetoresistive PEC probe for CUI inspection, ICMAAE, 2021.

  • Finite element modelling of PEC NDT for defect natures, IEEE HPC Conf., 2018.

  • Segmentation of Lumbar Spine MRI Images Using CNN, IEEE CEC 2018.

  • Implementing Critical Thinking in Engineering Curriculum, ICEPEE 2022.

  • (Numerous plenary papers at ICEPEE, ICOM, MINDTCE, and IET PEMD between 2014–2024.)

📚 Books

  • Yunze He, Bin Gao, Ali Sophian, Ruizhen Yang (2017). Transient Electromagnetic-Thermal Non-Destructive Testing. Elsevier, UK.

📖 Book Sections

  • Arselan Ashraf, Teddy Surya Gunawan, Ali Sophian et al. (2021). Affective computing for visual emotion recognition using CNNs. Springer AISC.

  • Taiba Wani, Teddy Surya Gunawan, Ali Sophian et al. (2021). Multilanguage speech-based gender classification using SVM. Springer AISC.

© Copyrights

    • Automated Pavement Crack Detection and Characterization Using Deep Learning and Pixel-Level Segmentation – Granted 2024.

    • AI-based Predictive Model for Micro-EDM Process (DT110) – Granted 2024.

🔖 Patents

  • Variable geometry turbine– Granted 2014.