Awang Abdul Hadi Haji Awang Isa

Results-driven Engineer and Academic Researcher with focus advancements in sustainable energy technologies, with specialized expertise in fundamental of electrical, energy management systems, batteries and electric machines. Pioneering research across leading institutions in Canada, South Korea and Brunei. As an Electrical and Electronics Engineer with Mechatronics specialization, I combine technical expertise with a passion for environmental sustainability to drive the clean energy revolution. Deeply committed to academic excellence through lectures and research. Thrives in dynamic, innovation-focused environments where complex problems meet creative solutions. Demonstrated ability to bridge academic research with practical applications in electrical field and energy industries. Known for exceptional attention to detail, analytical rigor, and the ability to transform environmental challenges into sustainable engineering solutions.

1. Isa, A. A. H., Sulthan, S. M., Dani, M. N., & Tan, S. J. (2025). Enhanced lithium-ion battery state-of-charge estimation via Akima-Savitzky-Golay OCV-SOC mapping reconstruction and Bayesian-optimized adaptive extended Kalman filter. Energies (MDPI), 18(10), 3895449. https://doi.org/10.3390/en18103895449

• Journal Ranking: Q1 in SCImago (Energy Engineering and Power Technology)
• Significance: Demonstrated 1.66-3.74% RMSE accuracy across -20°C to 40°C temperature ranges, establishing foundation for climate-adaptive SOC estimation algorithms applicable to tropical ASEAN environments

2. Isa, A. A. H., Sulthan, S. M., Dani, M. N., & Tan, S. J. (2025). Arrhenius equation-based temperature-compensated extended Kalman filter for improved battery state-of-charge estimation. In Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Innovative Research in Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (IRASET 2025), IEEE, pp. 1-8. DOI: 10.1109/IRASET64571.2025.11008079

• Indexed: IEEE Xplore Digital Library (Scopus)
• Addressed temperature compensation mechanisms critical for climate-varying tropical environments

3. Isa, A. H., Sulthan, S. M., Dani, M. N., Laila, D. S., & Tan, S. J. (2025). Comparative analysis of state-of-charge (SoC) estimation for electric vehicle batteries. In Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Process Management (pp. 283–305). Apple Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781779643179-24

• Comprehensive review of SOC estimation methodologies demonstrating breadth across algorithmic approaches

4. Isa, A. A. H., Iqbal, M. T., Dani, M. N., Tan, S. J., Laila, D. S., & Sulthan, S. M. (2024). Battery monitoring system and control using LoRa technology for battery behavior and analysis. In Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Innovative Research in Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (IRASET 2024), IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/IRASET60544.2024.10548379

• Indexed: IEEE Xplore Digital Library (Scopus)

5. Isa, A. A. H., & Iqbal, M. T. (2024). Remote low-cost web-based battery monitoring system and control using LoRa communication technology. Journal of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Universal Wiser Publisher. https://doi.org/10.37256/JEEE.3120244173

• Developed practical implementation framework for battery monitoring in remote/rural applications relevant to ASEAN energy access challenges

6. Isa, A. H., Laila, D. S., Dani, M. N., Sulthan, S. M., & Tan, S. J. (2023). Public opinion on electric vehicle public transportation in Brunei Darussalam. In AIP Conference Proceedings, 2968(1), 030001. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0179774

• Indexed: AIP Publishing (Scopus)
• Investigated regional barriers to EV adoption in ASEAN, informing policy-relevant battery technology research

(In Development)  Isa, A. H., Sulthan, S. M.,. Hybrid LSTM-Physics-Informed Neural Network architectures for battery state-of-charge and state-of-health estimation.

• Developing AI-enhanced algorithms that integrate physics-based models with machine learning for climate-adaptive battery management

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Awards

• 4th Place (Top 10%) – Brunei Shell Livewire Business Entrepreneurship Hackathon (2021)
• Competition focus: Energy Transition, Digitalization, Smart Manufacturing, Agrotechnology, Waste Management
• Developed innovative energy storage solution concept for rural ASEAN communities
• Sponsored by Brunei Shell Petroleum and PROGRESIF Sdn. Bhd.
• Business Awards 2021 Participant – Brunei Shell LiveWire, DARUSSALAM Enterprise
• Entrepreneurial training in sustainable technology commercialization
• ASEAN Youth Social Innovation Challenge – Competitor
• Organizers: ASEAN Foundation, ASEANO, Unilever, ASEAN CSR Network
• Proposed technology solutions addressing regional sustainable development challenges

Social Innovation Competitions

• "Fostering Innovation for Sustainable Industry and Infrastructure" (2021)
• Asia Technological University Network (ATU-NET), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
• Regional competition focusing on SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure)
• "Harnessing Innovation to Combat Climate Change" – ATU-Net GTech 2022
• Asia Technological University Network, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
• Climate-focused innovation challenge addressing SDG 13 (Climate Action)

University Leadership Roles

• Campus Leader – Universiti Teknologi Brunei (2017–2020)
• Represented student body in university governance and strategic planning initiatives
• Mechatronics Engineering Student Representative (2017–2021)
• Liaison between faculty and students, advocated for curriculum enhancements and research opportunities
• Student Council Member (Majlis Perwakilan Pelajar) – Maktab Duli PMAMB (2015–2016)
• Organized academic and co-curricular activities, developed leadership and organizational skills

Community Service and Volunteer Activities

• Marathon Donation Runner – Participated in charitable fundraising events for community development
• Various Unrelated Volunteering – Community service initiatives supporting local organizations
• SpeakEV Forum Member – Active participant in electric vehicle enthusiast community, sharing technical knowledge on EV technologies and sustainable transportation

Co-Curricular Athletics & Team Leadership 

• Brunei National Football Team – Under-14 to Under-16 divisions (Youth National Representative)
• Brunei Higher Education Football League (IPT) – Universiti Teknologi Brunei (2020/2021)
• Brunei Higher Education Futsal League (IPT) – Universiti Teknologi Brunei (2019)
• Competitive experience in football, futsal, swimming, table tennis, pool

Technical Hobbies & Specializations

• Flight Simulator Hobbyist – Aviation systems and aerodynamics
• Mechatronics Projects – Independent robotics and control systems development
• 3D Printing Services – Custom design, modeling, and fabrication services
• Aerospace Enthusiast – Interest in aerospace engineering and sustainable aviation technologies
• Automotive Passion – Electric and hybrid vehicle technologies, sustainable transportation systems
• Renewable Energy & Sustainability – Personal commitment to clean energy research and environmental stewardship