Daphne Lai

Daphne Lai

Senior Assistant Professor, School of Digital Science

Supervision

PhD

  1. Abeer Aljohani (Loughborough University, UK , 2019): An exploration of methodologies to improve semi-supervised hierarchical clustering with knowledge-based constraints (Co-supervision with Prof Eran Edirisinghe)

  2. Soni Karri (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2022): Classification of Driving Behaviour Using Machine Learning Methods at Signalized Intersections in Urban and Suburban Roads (Co-supervision with Prof Liyanage Chandratilak De Silva (FIT) and Dr Yong Shiaw Yin (FOS))

  3. Usman Sammani Sani (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2023): Path loss prediction for multiple terrains and communication networks using satelite image processing and machine learning techniques (Co-supervision with Dr Owais Malik (SDS))

  4. Silviu Acaru (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2023): Hydrothermal Liquefaction and Machine Learning: Transforming Biomass Waste into Resource for a Circular Economy (Co-supervision with Dr Lim Ren Chong (CAMES) and Dr Rosnah Abdullah (FOS))

  5. Ahmad Fathan Hidayatullah (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2023): Language Identification for Indonesian-Javanese-English Code-Mixed Text (Co-supervision with Dr Rosyzie Apong and Dr Atika Qazi)

  6. Parham Hadikhani (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2024): Particle swarm optimization clustering framework for end-to-end Autonomous Recognition of Human Activity based on Multiple objectives (PARHAM) (Co-supervision with Dr Ong Wee Hong and Prof Nadimi Shariki (Islamic Azad University of Najafabad, Iran))

  7. Kalinaki Kassim (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2024): Spatiotemporal Analysis Of Tropical Landscapes Using Deep Learning-Based Semantic Segmentation Models And Satellite Imagery (Co-supervision with Dr Owais Malik)

  8. Zaharaddeen Karami Lawal (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2025): Integrating Physics-Informed Neural Networks and Time Series Models for Forecasting Spatiotemporal Dynamics (Co-supervision with Dr Hayati Yassin (FIT) and Dr Azam Che (Sunway University))

  9. Oluwakemisola Onifade (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2025): Assessment of Watershed Vulnerability and Pollution Changes in Brunei River (Co-supervision with Dr Stefan Godeke (FOS) and Dr Norazanita Shamsuddin (FIT))

Masters

  1. Usman Khalil (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2019): Profiling Obese Subgroups in National Health and Nutritional Status Survey Data using Machine Learning Techniques – A Case Study from Brunei Darussalam (Co-supervision with Dr Owais Malik)

  2. Afiqah Basheer (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2022): A Comparative Study of Multi-Objective Functions in MOEA/D and Their Effects on Fuzzy Clustering

  3. Wan Mohammad Faris Zaini (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2024): A systematic approach to identifying technological trends related to chitin and chitosan using three-window analytics (Co-supervision with Dr Lim Ren Chong (CAMES))

  4. Wafi Shamdi (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2024): Artificial Intelligence Development In Islamic Governance: A Conceptual Analysis Co-supervision with Dr Anshari Ali (IPS)

  5. Nur ‘Izzah Amal Afiqah Binti Hamdani (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2024): Using remote sensing to map and explain the distribution pattern of A.mangium along a new highway in Brunei Darussalam (Co-supervision with Prof Ferry Slik (FOS))

  6. Christopher Ijok (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2026): Investigating Image Pre-Processing Techniques for Identifying Acute Ischemic Stroke (Co-supervision with Dr Rosyzie Apong)

  7. Fatoumatta Conteh (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2026): Securing QR Code-Based Digital Payment Methods Using Visual Cryptography and Reversible S-Box Lossless Compression (Co-supervision with Dr Imam Abu Bakar and Dr Rosyzie Apong)

  8. Muhammad Amirul Raziq Rosman (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2026): Self-Supervised Human Activity Recognition With Body Segmentation and B-Spline Approximation (Co-supervision with Dr Ong Wee Hong and Dr Owais Malik)

  9. Wallace Chin (Universiti Teknologi Brunei, 2026): Enhanced Paddy Disease Detection with Fine-Grained Image Classification (Co-supervision with Dr Wida Suhaili (UTB))

Undergraduate Final Year Project Students

  1. Awangku Adi Ibnu Hata'ab bin Pg Haji Annuar (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2008): Cellular automata audio visualization

  2. Dayangku Siti Nuraini binti Pg Haji Tajudin (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2009): Exam paper setting made easier (Finalist in BICTA competition)

  3. Norza'aimah Johari (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2010): AI PDDL Planner

  4. Barry King Chew Bao (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2015): Semi-supervised Fuzzy c-means and Pairwise Constraints

  5. Lim Pei Nee (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2016): Exploring Data Mining Techniques

  6. Nur Syazwina Binti Pg Hj Yasmin (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2016): Missing Value Imputation using Clustering Techniques (Published in Scientia Bruneiana)

  7. Haziqah Binti Hj Awang (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2017): Pattern Recognition Within Brunei Cancer Registry Using Data Mining (Collaboration with MOH Clinician)

  8. Hjh Ruzana Qamarina Bte Hj Abd Majid (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2017): Pattern Recognition Within Brunei Cancer Registry Using Data Mining (Collaboration with MOH Clinician)

  9. Mohammad Abdul Najib Bin Talib (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2018): Determining Risk Level Of Heart Disease Through Application Of Machine Learning Techniques On MOH’s WHO STEP-Based National Health Survey (Collaboration with MOH Clinician)

  10. Talent Chong Yee Ju (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2018): Modelling Obesity Through The Application Of Data Mining On MOH’s WHO STEP-Based National Health Survey (Collaboration with MOH Clinician)

  11. Mohammad Norhamidullah Bin Zakaria (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2018): Construction and Evaluation of Homemade Smartphone Spectrophotometer in Studying Beer's Law (Collaboration with Dr Jose Santos of Chemistry Dept)

  12. Foo Yeun Ming (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2019): Identifying profiles of groups of obese individuals(Collaboration with MOH Clinician)

  13. Emmeline Binti Gimbar (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2019): Website for UBD Botanical Research Center

  14. May Cho Xin Yin (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2019): Detecting Depression in Social Media using Machine Learning

  15. Noraisyah Binti Awang Moktal (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2019): FOS Discovery Year DYC/DYA/Student Portal (Co-supervision with Dr Rosyzie Apong)

  16. Siti Nor Hakimah Binti Haji Nayan (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2019): Mobile app - Colorimetric Analysis of Water (collaboration with Dr Jose Santos of Chemistry Dept)

  17. Alice Binti Awang Takoh (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2019): Identifying hate content in social media (Published at AIP Conference Proceedings, 8TH Brunei International Conference On Engineering And Technology 2021)

  18. Hazwani Muna Nadiah Binti Haji Nasir (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2019): Extracting Forest Information Using LiDAR Data (Collaboration with Soartech, Presented FYP to Soartech, AiTI Women Developers’ Showcase 2021 and MYCE 2025)

  19. Ahmad Akmal Ghassani Bin Yakub (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2021): Facies Modelling using Borehole Images and Machine Learning (Co-supervised with Dr Owais (SDS) and BSP Geologist)

  20. Nur Fathenah Haziqah Binti Haji Abdullah (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2021): Writing Style Change Analytics For Multi-Authorship Identification (Co-supervision with Dr Shariq Bashir)

  21. Muhammad Asyraf Sufi bin Dahlan (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2022): Analyzing Book Borrowing Patterns in Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Brunei using Apriori Algorithm (Collaboration with Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, co-supervision with Dr Rosyzie Apong and presented at Mid Year Conference and Exhibition 2022)

  22. Atiqah Nabilah binti Haji Madani (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2023): Traffic driving behaviour modelling using simulation data and machine learning

  23. Muhammad Luqman bin Mohd Jaffari (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2024): Brunei Driving Simulator Data Modelling (Presented at UBD Pesta Convo 2024)

  24. Adleen Binti Haji Abdul Mutalip (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2025): Predictive Analysis of Phishing Attack Trends Using Machine Learning

  25. Dk Nur Batrisyia Binti Pg Hj Shaifulrizal (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2025): Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme Analysis (Presented abstract at Brunei Cardiac Society 11th Annual Scientific Meeting 2024 and collaboration with MOH Clinician)

  26. Ahmad 'Afif Azhan Bin Haji Mahri (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2025): Sentiment Analysis on Student Internship Report (Co-supervision with Dr Rosyzie Apong)

  27. Nur Syirin Sukarneva (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2025): Studying the Impact of SDS DY Internship using NLP (Co-supervision with Dr Rosyzie Apong)

  28. Mohammad Aqil Akmal Bin Ahmad (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2025): Hyperledger-Fabric-based Healthcare Pharmaceutical Management System (Co-supervision with Dr Imam Abubakar)

  29. Lee Yong Peng (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2026): Acacia Detection and Geolocation

  30. Husin Nasrullah Aiman bin Mohamad Azami (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2026): Development of Machine Learning Model for Above Ground Biomass Estimation

  31. Muizzul Izaan Bin Edie Jupry (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2026): Grading Information System Predictive Analytics

  32. Gerard Ang Xiang-ern (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2026): Chronic Kidney Disease Classification using Unsupervised Machine Learning

  33. Awg Mohd Aiman Syafie @Abdul Razzaq Bin Hj Hassan (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2026): Predicting Patients' Renal Replacement Therapy Initiation Within 5 Years

Undergraduate Internship Students

  1. Danial Abdul Hakiim Bin Azmain (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2021): Web-based dashboard for Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka data (Collaboration with Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka)

  2. Mohd Hafiz Izzuddin Bin Haji Tejuddin (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2024): Development of inventory and order management system for a wedding event service provider

  3. Muhammad Rosme Syahmi Daniel Bin Sukaimi (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2024): Development of inventory and order management system for a wedding event service provider

  4. Muhamad Darwish Bin Haji Mohd Daud (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2024): Facial Recognition for Visitor Registration at the National Library (Collaboration with Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka)

  5. Sandeep Sharma (IIT, Kharagpur, 2024): Acacia Tree Species Identification Using Deep Learning techniques (remote supervision)

  6. Jameel Azad Ahmad (IIT, Kharagpur, 2024): Traffic driving behaviour modelling using simulation data and machine learning (remote supervision and worked at SDS, UBD for 5 weeks)

  7. Upeksha Dilrukshi Weerasinghi (FIT, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2024): UBD-VT Lab Audio processing for bat species identification

  8. Hirusha Nirudaka Wijesena (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2024): UBD-VT Lab Audio processing for bat species identification

  9. Ayushi Sanjay Kothari (IIT, Kharagpur, 2025): Acacia Tree Species Identification Using Deep Learning techniques (remote supervision)

  10. Prabhat Potdar (Nutan College of Engineering and Research, 2025): Enhanced Swin Transformer with Adaptive Augmentation and Hybrid Attention for Multi-Class Flood Classification (remote supervision and published at GECOST 2025)

  11. Anshuman Mahabhoi (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, 2026): Applications of machine learning for diabetes detection (remote supervision, published in 2025 OITS International Conference on Information Technology (OCIT) and co-supervision with Prof Satya Ranjan Dash)

  12. Samreedh Bhuyan (KIIT, India, 2026): Applications of machine learning for diabetes detection, Neural Machine Translation (remote supervision, published in 2025 OITS International Conference on Information Technology (OCIT) and co-supervision with Prof Satya Ranjan Dash)

  13. Vaishnavi Bharti (IIT, Kharagpur, 2026): Flood detection using Google Earth Engine (remote supervision)

  14. Keerthi Modalavalasa (IIT, Kharagpur, 2026): Flood detection using Google Earth Engine (remote supervision)