WESTAC 2026

Dr Mohamad Sabri bin Sinal @ Zainal is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Computing, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), and Deputy Director at UUM’s Research Management Center. He co-founded and leads the MindSphere AI research group, focusing on artificial intelligence, data science, human-centred computing, and Computational Instability Intelligence—an emerging approach that analyses instability in complex signals, systems, and human behaviour for early detection, prediction, and intelligent decision-making.

His research spans physiological signals, cardiac anomalies, human behaviour, emotional and stress variation, attention and fatigue, computer vision, machine learning, and explainable AI. He holds a PhD and MSc in Engineering from Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan, specializing in computational approaches to cardiac arrhythmia detection. His academic achievements include the UUM Chancellor’s Gold Medal, Shibaura Institute of Technology President’s Award, Functional Control System Award, and Best PhD Thesis Award. Guided by “Promoting Collaborative Exploration and Innovation,” he is committed to developing human-centred intelligent technologies and nurturing future researchers.

Mr. Jay Ooi completed a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Malaya. He is currently the Senior Manager of Research and Development at the General Electronics Measurement Solution (GEMS) business group within Keysight Technologies.

Jay began his career as a software engineer and has since taken on various roles, including system engineer, application engineer, project manager, program manager, and software manager, across both the R&D and Order Fulfilment departments. His diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the industry.

As a forward-looking leader, Jay has been instrumental in pioneering multiple projects within Keysight Technologies. These projects include the development of software platforms, test automation tools, and AI productivity tools. Most recently, Jay has taken on the role of AI Program Lead for GEMS, where he is responsible for integrating AI culture into the business group.

Jay is passionate about nurturing the next generation of talent. He frequently participates in career talks for undergraduates and mentors engineers and managers, demonstrating his commitment to professional development and growth.

FACULTY OF ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (FKTEN)

UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA PERLIS (UniMAP)

The Global Trends in Engineering, Science & Technology Congress (GTEST) 2026 is organised annually by Universiti Malaysia Perlis. The Congress serves as an excellent platform for knowledge sharing, intellectual discussions, and networking across various areas of interest. It welcomes academics, researchers, scientists, engineers, interest groups, and industry experts from around the world. This year, WESTAC 2026 joins the congress.