Khairunnisa Johar

About

I am a researcher specializing in transportation systems, assistive technologies and biomedical engineering. My work focuses on sustainable mobility solutions, accessibility improvements, and the integration of sensor technologies in engineering applications. I hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from UiTM and am currently a research assistant at the Malaysia Institute of Transport (MITRANS).

My goal is to drive the innovative technologies that create meaningful impact for communities. I am passionate about applying engineering and technological solutions to address real-world challenges, improve quality of life and promote inclusive, sustainable progress across various sectors.

Employment

• Universiti Teknologi MARA Researcher
  2024 - Present
• Universiti Teknologi MARA Teaching Asisstant
  2015 - 2023
• Universiti Teknologi MARA Graduate Research Assistant
  2014 - 2024

Education

• Universiti Teknologi MARA PhD in Mechanical Engineering
  2018 - 2024
• Universiti Teknologi MARA Master of Science (Mechanical Engineering)
  2014 - 2017

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (18)

• Quantifying Spasticity: Developing a Data-Driven Approach Through the Modified Ashworth Scale and Simulated Spasticity Model
  Journal of Mechanical Engineering 2025 DOI: 10.24191/jmeche.v22i1.4560
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• Advancements in Spasticity Management: A Design Framework with PID Integration for Upper Limb Spasticity Training Device (ULSTraD)
  2024 2nd International Conference on Mechatronics, Control and Robotics (ICMCR) 2024 DOI: 10.1109/icmcr60777.2024.10481838
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• ULSMeD: Assisted Measurement Device for Quantitative Evaluation of Upper Limb Spasticity
  2024 2nd International Conference on Mechatronics, Control and Robotics (ICMCR) 2024 DOI: 10.1109/icmcr60777.2024.10481865
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• Palm Gripper Measurement Device for Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Progressive Tracking
  Journal of Mechanical Engineering 2024 DOI: 10.24191/jmeche.v21i1.25370
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• Clinical Spasticity Assessment Assisted by Machine Learning Methods and Rule-Based Decision
  Diagnostics 2023 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13040739
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• Graphical user interface programming for a spasticity diagnosis system
  AIP Conference Proceedings 2023 DOI: 10.1063/5.0118211
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• Quantifying the Performance of Wireless Data Acquisition System to Assess Upper Limb Spasticity
  2022 IEEE 5th International Symposium in Robotics and Manufacturing Automation (ROMA) 2022 DOI: 10.1109/roma55875.2022.9915667
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• Velocity-Dependent Analysis During Spasticity Assessment
  2022 IEEE 5th International Symposium in Robotics and Manufacturing Automation (ROMA) 2022 DOI: 10.1109/roma55875.2022.9915672
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• User Interface Design for Upper Limb Spasticity Smart Diagnosis System
  Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering 2022 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-8129-5_120
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• Elucidating factors influencing machine learning algorithm prediction in spasticity assessment: a prospective observational study
  Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering 2021 DOI: 10.1080/10255842.2021.1990270
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