Mr. Muhammad Akmal Hakim Bin, Tongji University, Malaysia
Muhammad Akmal Hakim Bin Hishammuddin is a Doctor of Engineering candidate at Tongji University, Shanghai, specializing in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), resilient coastal megacities, and urban sustainability. He holds an M.Phil. and a Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). His research focuses on low-carbon cities, geo-environmental hazard control, spatial planning, and climate resilience. He has received multiple awards, including the Shanghai Government Scholarship and the Tongji University Presidential Award. Akmal is skilled in GIS, data analysis, sustainability assessment, and machine learning, contributing to international research collaborations on urban resilience and hazard risk assessment.
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Summary:
Mr. Muhammad Akmal Hakim Bin Hishammuddin is a dedicated and accomplished researcher with a strong academic foundation, an impressive research portfolio, and international recognition. His work on GIS, smart cities, and sustainability has significant scientific and practical relevance. His interdisciplinary expertise and contributions to academia, research, and professional engagements position him as a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award.
🎓 Education
Muhammad Akmal Hakim Bin Hishammuddin is currently a Doctor of Engineering candidate in Civil Engineering & Architecture at Tongji University, Shanghai, specializing in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and urban engineering geology. He previously pursued a Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). He holds an M.Phil. in Urban and Regional Planning, a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Honours), and a Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning, all from UTM.
💼Experience
He has extensive research experience as a Graduate Research Assistant at the UTM-Low Carbon Asia Research Centre, contributing to low-carbon cities and sustainability assessment projects. As a full-time doctoral candidate at Tongji University, he researches land subsidence and spatial hazard risk planning, collaborating with international institutions like Utrecht University and ITB Bandung. He has also worked as a GIS Technician and a Town Planner Consultant, handling projects related to spatial analysis, land use planning, and geospatial mapping.
🔬Research Focus
His research interests span resilient coastal megacities, low-carbon cities, geo-environmental hazard control, sustainability assessment, smart cities, circular economy, hazard risk assessment, disaster risk reduction, spatial planning, urban engineering, and climate change mitigation.
🛠️Skills
He is proficient in GIS tools (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Google Earth), programming (Python, MATLAB), data analysis (SPSS, SEM, FEM), sustainability assessment (CASBEE, ExSS/AIM, CIRIS), and machine learning. His expertise also includes urban spatial planning, risk simulation, and geospatial analysis for climate resilience and economic sustainability.
🏆Awards
His accolades include the Shanghai Government Scholarship, the Tongji University International Student Volunteer Award, the Tongji University Presidential Award, and a Best Scientific Paper Award at the International Conference on Geosynthetics and Environmental Engineering. He has also received national recognition, such as the Silver Medal in the 1st Graduate Research Exhibition Competition at UTM.
📚 Publications
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The Field Monitoring and Numerical Simulation of Spatiotemporal Effects During Deep Excavation in Mucky Soft Soil: A Case Study
Year: 2025
Journal: Applied Sciences
Author: Muhammad Akmal Hakim Bin Hishammuddin
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Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) for Economically Resilient Metro Tunnels Based-Urban Underground Space (UUS) Spatial Planning and Development in Subsiding Coastal Megacities by 2035 BaU in Shanghai and Jakarta: COVID-19 Period Analysed
Year: 2024
Journal: Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering
Author: Muhammad Akmal Hakim Bin Hishammuddin
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Towards Sustainable, Resilient and Adaptive Urban Underground Space (UUS) Exploration, Land Subsidence and Economic Impact Spatial Model (USEM) in Shanghai, P.R. China: Systematic Reviews, Model Framework, Initial Results and Pre-Determined Challenges
Year: 2021
Journal: IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
Author: Muhammad Akmal Hakim Bin Hishammuddin
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Energy Demand and GHG Emissions by 2030: A Scenario Analysis Using Extended Snapshot Tool Towards Sustainable Low Carbon Emissions Development in Pengerang
Year: 2019
Journal: Chemical Engineering Transactions
Author: Muhammad Akmal Hakim Bin Hishammuddin
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Circular Economy (CE): A Framework Towards Sustainable Low Carbon Development in Pengerang, Johor, Malaysia
Year: 2018
Journal: Chemical Engineering Transactions
Author: Muhammad Akmal Hakim Bin Hishammuddin
Conclusion:
Mr. Muhammad Akmal Hakim Bin Hishammuddin is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award. While strengthening citation metrics, grant acquisition, and public policy engagement can further solidify his profile, his existing contributions make him a strong candidate for this prestigious recognition.