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Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr.
Sami Salama Hussen Hajjaj Associate Professor FACULTY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ENGINEERING (FAIE) BR3017 , Multimedia University, Persiaran Multimedia 63100, Cyberjaya, Selangor +603-83125330 sami.hajjaj@mmu.edu.my 
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Dr. Sami Hajjaj is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of AI and Engineering (FAIE), Multimedia University, Malaysia.
He is a Professional Engineer (PEng, Board of Engineers Malaysia), a Chartered Engineer (CEng, Engineering Council, UK), and a Senior Fellow (SFHEA, Advance Higher Education, UK). He is also a Senior Member of IEEE (SMIEEE, US), an Accredited Professional Trainer (HRDCorp, Malaysia), and a Certified IoT Specialist (MIMOS, Malaysia).
His research focuses on robotics, automation, IoT, data science, and AI, with a particular emphasis on generative AI in robotics, factories of the future (IR4.0 systems), and collaborative robots (cobots). He is especially interested in the intersection of technology, society, and education, exploring how emerging technologies can drive innovation while addressing societal challenges.
With over 20 years of experience in R&D, academia, and industry, he has led high-impact projects in manufacturing, agriculture, transportation and logistics, telecommunications, and infrastructure (including water management). He has collaborated with universities, industries, and government bodies across Malaysia, China, and the Middle East to advance research and development in robotics, AI, and IoT.
He has authored books with Routledge and Taylor & Francis, published research in Q1 journals, and presented at IEEE conferences. His contributions to engineering design and industry-driven solutions have earned him multiple international gold awards, and he has secured several international and industrial research grants.
Beyond research and teaching, he is deeply committed to mentoring postgraduate students, supporting them in publishing research, winning engineering competitions, and launching startups. He is actively seeking motivated PhD candidates to join his research group, with scholarship opportunities available for qualified applicants.
He welcomes collaborations, research partnerships, and industry engagements in robotics, AI, and emerging technologies.
