
Haroon Rashid
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About me
Multi-Award-Winning Academician, Technopreneur, and Motivational Speaker | Founder of Xpertopedia Academy | Chair of IEEE Young Professionals Malaysia & IEEE Blockchain Malaysia | Global Engagement Advisor of IEEE PES
Education

University of Sunderland
-Bachelor of Engineering - BE Electrical and Electronics Engineering.webp)
National University of Malaysia (UKM)
-Master of Science - MS Microelectronics Engineering.webp)
National University of Malaysia (UKM)
-Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Electrical, Electronics & Systems Engineering
University of the Punjab
-Bachelor of Science - BS Mathematics and Economics
Experience

Pak Elektron Limited
Dec 2005 - Aug 2009Senior Sub Engineer
SH Education Consultants Group
Aug 2007 - nowManaging Director.webp)
National University of Malaysia (UKM)
Sept 2012 - Jul 2018Training Specialist
Jan 2018 - Jul 2018Research Fellow
Sept 2012 - Jul 2018

IEEE Malaysia Section Consultants Network
Dec 2016 - nowImmediate Past Chair
Jan 2023 - nowChairperson
Jan 2021 - Jan 2023Acting Chairperson
Jun 2020 - Jan 2021Vice Chair
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021Executive Committee Member
Dec 2016 - Jan 2019

Xpertopedia Networks
Jan 2018 - nowChief Executive Officer
Jan 2018 - nowFounder
Jan 2018 - now

IEEE Young Professionals Malaysia
Jan 2018 - nowEducational Activities Chair
Chairperson
Feb 2020 - nowExecutive Committee Member
Jan 2018 - Feb 2020

University of Malaya
Aug 2018 - Aug 2020Research Fellow.webp)
National University of Malaysia (UKM)
Aug 2020 - nowResearch Fellow
IET Malaysia Local Network
Mar 2021 - nowVice Chair
Apr 2022 - nowExecutive Committee Member
Mar 2021 - Apr 2022

Xpertopedia Academy
Jan 2022 - nowDirector
Jan 2022 - nowFounder
Jan 2022 - now
Licenses & Certifications

Graduate Engineer
Board of Engineers MalaysiaOct 2021- View certificate

Senior Member
Institute of Electrical and Electronics EngineersSept 2013 - View certificate

Unconscious Bias
LinkedInJun 2021 - View certificate

Word 2016: Advanced Tips and Tricks
LinkedInJun 2021 - View certificate

Mendeley Advisor
MendeleyApr 2021 - View certificate

ICEF Trained Agent Counsellor
ICEFSept 2013 
Community Emergency Preparedness Programme
Singapore Civil Defence ForceDec 2011.webp)
Member
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)Jan 2019- View certificate

Conflicts of Interest
IEEESept 2021 - View certificate

Graduate Technologist (Electrical & Electronics Technology)
Malaysia Board of TechnologistsAug 2020
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Haroon RashidIEEE Region 10 Young Professionals Student-YP Joint Activity Fund 2022 IEEE Region 10 Young Professionals Aug 2022
- Awarded to Haroon Rashid2021 IEEE MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Nov 2021 Alhamdulilah, by the grace of Allah Almighty, it is my pleasure to announce that I'm awarded with the highest global award by the Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Board of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) under Young Professionals category: "2021 IEEE MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award" in recognition of "Significant Contributions to IEEE Young Professionals Malaysia" on November 20th, 2021.This prestigious award is an annual recognition from the… Show more Alhamdulilah, by the grace of Allah Almighty, it is my pleasure to announce that I'm awarded with the highest global award by the Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Board of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) under Young Professionals category: "2021 IEEE MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award" in recognition of "Significant Contributions to IEEE Young Professionals Malaysia" on November 20th, 2021.This prestigious award is an annual recognition from the IEEE MGA Board and Committee for substantive projects and achievements which have left an undeniable imprint on the fabric of IEEE Young Professionals operations.I would like to humbly thank Prof. Dr. Zuhaina Zakaria for nominating me. She is always kind, supportive and inspiring to me. I would also like to thank Simay Akar and Prof. Dr. Preeti Bajaj for endorsing my nomination. It was not possible without your strong recommendations. Thanks for your enormous support and trust.This achievement was not possible without the support, dedication and cooperation of my team members at IEEE Young Professionals Malaysia who have worked hard with me in executing my new initiatives to make it possible. Some of my new initiatives under my leadership are as below:- 1st IEEE Five Minutes Final Year Project (5MFYP) Competition 2020- IEEE Young Professionals Student Ambassadors Programme- 1st IEEE Young Professionals Malaysia Future Leaders Summit 2021- IEEE Region 10 Young Professionals UpSkills Malaysia 2021- Social Media Branding of IEEE Young Professionals Malaysia (i.e. YouTube Channel, LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram, Twitter and rebranding of existing Facebook page)- Initiated Website of IEEE Young Professionals Malaysia (https://lnkd.in/gsunrJf3)- Initiated Clubhouse of IEEE Young Professionals Malaysia- 2nd IEEE Five Minutes Final Year Project (5MFYP) Competition 2021- & many more... Show less
- Awarded to Haroon Rashid2020 IEEE Malaysia Section Outstanding Volunteer Award IEEE Malaysia Section Jun 2021 Alhamdulilah, by the grace of Allah Almighty, I am honoured to receive the prestigious IEEE Malaysia Section 2020 Outstanding Volunteer Award. Thanks to my nominator Prof. Ir. Dr. Zuhaina Zakaria and IEEE Malaysia Section for recognizing my contributions to IEEE in general & IEEE Malaysia Section in particular. This good news was shared by the Chair of IEEE Malaysia Section Awards & Recognitions Committee, Associate Professor Dr. Fawnizu Azmadi Hussin during the first IEEE Malaysia Section… Show more Alhamdulilah, by the grace of Allah Almighty, I am honoured to receive the prestigious IEEE Malaysia Section 2020 Outstanding Volunteer Award. Thanks to my nominator Prof. Ir. Dr. Zuhaina Zakaria and IEEE Malaysia Section for recognizing my contributions to IEEE in general & IEEE Malaysia Section in particular. This good news was shared by the Chair of IEEE Malaysia Section Awards & Recognitions Committee, Associate Professor Dr. Fawnizu Azmadi Hussin during the first IEEE Malaysia Section Chapter Chairs Meeting 2021 on 26-06-2021. Show less
- Awarded to Haroon RashidBest Oral Presenter for Applied Science Council of Deans of Graduate Studies (Majlis Dekan Pengajian Siswazah – MDPS) of Malaysian Public Universities Dec 2018 ICPE-8: The Evolution of the International Conference Postgraduate Education (ICPE) SeriesThe biannual ICPE series is organised by the Council of Deans of Graduate Studies (Majlis Dekan Pengajian Siswazah – MDPS) of Malaysian Public Universities on a rotational basis with the financial support from the Ministry of Higher Education. Taking place on 3rd and 4th December 2018, the 8th series of this international conference was co-hosted by the Postgraduate Management Centre (PPS)… Show more ICPE-8: The Evolution of the International Conference Postgraduate Education (ICPE) SeriesThe biannual ICPE series is organised by the Council of Deans of Graduate Studies (Majlis Dekan Pengajian Siswazah – MDPS) of Malaysian Public Universities on a rotational basis with the financial support from the Ministry of Higher Education. Taking place on 3rd and 4th December 2018, the 8th series of this international conference was co-hosted by the Postgraduate Management Centre (PPS), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu and Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) Graduate School.Lead by three (3) main research tracks, Engineering and Technology, Applied Science, and Social Science, the ICPE-8 brought together 90 representatives from the industry, academia, and young scientists at international level, thus enabling a wide exchange of research. This international conference has successfully met its purposes which were to inculcate research culture amongst local and foreign postgraduates in communicating research findings, sharing experiences, and giving constructive and expert feedback for the advancement of scientific research, as well as to create local and international networking opportunities through research presentations and discussions.A series of serious discussions on postgraduate research were continued through 63 oral presentation and 28 e-poster presentations. Each presentation were evaluated by appointed judges among UMT lecturers in various research fields. Dr Haroon Rashid from University of Malaya with his paper entitled "Effects of Substrate Temperature on The Properties of Molybdenum Disulfide Thin Films for Photovoltaic Applications" bagged the Best Presenter and Best Oral Presenter for Applied Science, and taking home a special prize from the organiser.Source: https://www.umt.edu.my/academicaffairs/v20.pdf Show less
- Awarded to Haroon RashidBest Presenter Award (Category: Overall – Engineering & Technology, Applied Science, and Social Science) Council of Deans of Graduate Studies (Majlis Dekan Pengajian Siswazah – MDPS) of Malaysian Public Universities Dec 2018 ICPE-8: The Evolution of the International Conference Postgraduate Education (ICPE) SeriesThe biannual ICPE series is organised by the Council of Deans of Graduate Studies (Majlis Dekan Pengajian Siswazah – MDPS) of Malaysian Public Universities on a rotational basis with the financial support from the Ministry of Higher Education. Taking place on 3rd and 4th December 2018, the 8th series of this international conference was co-hosted by the Postgraduate Management Centre (PPS)… Show more ICPE-8: The Evolution of the International Conference Postgraduate Education (ICPE) SeriesThe biannual ICPE series is organised by the Council of Deans of Graduate Studies (Majlis Dekan Pengajian Siswazah – MDPS) of Malaysian Public Universities on a rotational basis with the financial support from the Ministry of Higher Education. Taking place on 3rd and 4th December 2018, the 8th series of this international conference was co-hosted by the Postgraduate Management Centre (PPS), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu and Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) Graduate School.Lead by three (3) main research tracks, Engineering and Technology, Applied Science, and Social Science, the ICPE-8 brought together 90 representatives from the industry, academia, and young scientists at international level, thus enabling a wide exchange of research. This international conference has successfully met its purposes which were to inculcate research culture amongst local and foreign postgraduates in communicating research findings, sharing experiences, and giving constructive and expert feedback for the advancement of scientific research, as well as to create local and international networking opportunities through research presentations and discussions.A series of serious discussions on postgraduate research were continued through 63 oral presentation and 28 e-poster presentations. Each presentation were evaluated by appointed judges among UMT lecturers in various research fields. Dr Haroon Rashid from University of Malaya with his paper entitled "Effects of Substrate Temperature on The Properties of Molybdenum Disulfide Thin Films for Photovoltaic Applications" bagged the Best Presenter and Best Oral Presenter for Applied Science, and taking home a special prize from the organiser.Source: https://www.umt.edu.my/academicaffairs/v20.pdf Show less
Volunteer Experience
Chairperson
Issued by IEEE Young Professionals Malaysia on Feb 2020
Associated with Haroon RashidStudents & Young Professionals Activities Chair
Issued by IEEE Power & Energy Society on Jan 2020
Associated with Haroon RashidExecutive Committee
Issued by IEEE Sensors and Nanotechnology Council Malaysia on Jan 2020
Associated with Haroon RashidExecutive Committee (Professional Activities Committee for Engineers)
Issued by IEEE Malaysia Section on Mar 2019
Associated with Haroon RashidFounder
Issued by IEEE Malaysia Section Blockchain Group on Mar 2019
Associated with Haroon RashidChairperson
Issued by IEEE Malaysia Section Consultants Network on Jan 2021
Associated with Haroon RashidRegional Representative
Issued by IEEE PES YP on Jan 2021
Associated with Haroon RashidWebinar and Training Coordinator
Issued by IEEE Region 10 Young Professionals on Jan 2021
Associated with Haroon RashidVice Chair
Issued by IEEE Malaysia Section Consultants Network Affinity Group (CNAG) on Jan 2019
Associated with Haroon RashidCountry Representative - IEEE PES DAY 2020
Issued by IEEE Power & Energy Society on Feb 2020
Associated with Haroon RashidEducational Activities Chair
Issued by IEEE Young Professionals Malaysia on Jan 2018
Associated with Haroon RashidSection Leader
Issued by IEEEXtreme on Jul 2019
Associated with Haroon Rashid
Languages
- urUrdu
- enEnglish
- puPunjabi
- maMalay
- chChinese
- spSpanish
- hiHindi
- arArabic
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