Chien Su Fong

Distinguished Research Scientist | Full Professor | Quantum Computing & Wireless Networks Expert

Kuala Lumpur, MY.

About

Highly accomplished Principal Researcher and Full Professor with over two decades of expertise in advanced ICT, optical communications, wireless networks, and quantum computing. Proven leader in securing multi-million Euro research grants and driving innovation from conceptualization to patent, with a robust publication record of over 70 peer-reviewed articles. Adept at steering complex R&D initiatives and fostering academic excellence, positioning for senior research or academic leadership roles.

Work

Axon Logic

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Research Director

Athens, Greece, Greece

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Summary

Engaged in contract research and development, leading strategic R&D initiatives for advanced technological solutions.

Highlights

Directed R&D projects, leveraging expertise in quantum computing and wireless networks to develop innovative solutions.

Collaborated with external partners on contract-based research, contributing to cutting-edge advancements in the field.

Provided strategic direction for research initiatives, ensuring alignment with project objectives and delivering high-impact outcomes.

MIMOS Berhad

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Principal Researcher

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Malaysia

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Summary

Leads advanced research initiatives in ICT, wireless communications, and quantum computing, driving innovation from conceptualization to patenting and publication while managing significant research portfolios.

Highlights

Secured over €33 million in Horizon Europe grants (2021-2028) for projects including Digital Twin infrastructure for Green Smart Shipping, Edge-IoT environments, and 6G security service platforms.

Directed cutting-edge R&D projects in ICT, wireless communications, and quantum computing, aligning research with strategic organizational and national innovation goals.

Innovated and secured 6 patents, including a "Method And System For Indoor Location Estimation Using Fingerprint Data" (2016) and a "Network Based Intrusion Detection System using ARIMA" (2009).

Authored and co-authored over 30 journal publications and numerous conference papers, significantly advancing knowledge in optical networks, wireless communication, and quantum machine learning.

Provided expert consultancy and served on industrial expert advisory panels, shaping future research directions and curriculum development for Doctor of Philosophy programs.

Universiti Malaya

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Full Professor

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Malaysia

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Summary

Served as a Full Professor, contributing to advanced academic research, teaching, and administrative functions within the Department of Physics.

Highlights

Led advanced research projects in physics, contributing to the academic body of knowledge and guiding junior researchers and postgraduate students.

Delivered high-level lectures and mentored students, fostering academic excellence and research capabilities in complex scientific domains.

Contributed to departmental strategic planning and administrative oversight, ensuring smooth academic operations and program development.

Multimedia University

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Associate Professor

Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia

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Summary

Advanced to Associate Professor, specializing in Information Science and Technology, with a strong focus on teaching, R&D, and administrative leadership.

Highlights

Spearheaded research in optical communications and wireless networks, leading to multiple publications and securing significant grants (e.g., RM160,500 IRPA Grant, RM418,000 eScience Fund).

Supervised 4 postgraduate students (MengSc) through to completion, guiding research in lightwave networks, packet switching, and particle swarm optimization.

Developed and taught a diverse range of engineering and mathematics courses, including Digital Logic Design, Fiber Optic Communications, and High-Speed Networks.

Provided administrative leadership, contributing to curriculum development and faculty management within the Faculty of Information Science and Technology.

Multimedia University

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Senior Lecturer

Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia

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Summary

Managed advanced research and teaching responsibilities in Information Science and Technology, focusing on R&D, academic instruction, and administrative support.

Highlights

Conducted advanced research in optical and wireless networks, leading to peer-reviewed publications and enhancing the university's research profile.

Taught specialized courses in areas such as Opto-electronics & Fiber Optic Communications and High-Speed Networks to undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Actively participated in R&D initiatives, collaborating with colleagues and contributing to successful grant proposals including an RM70,000 IRPA Grant.

Multimedia University

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Lecturer

Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia

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Summary

Contributed to teaching, research, and administrative duties within Multimedia University, focusing on foundational and advanced topics in engineering and mathematics.

Highlights

Delivered lectures across various subjects including Engineering Mathematics I, III, IV, C Programming Language, and Discrete Mathematics, enhancing student learning outcomes.

Engaged in departmental R&D activities, supporting ongoing projects and developing initial research interests in areas like optical communications.

Provided administrative support to the department, contributing to the efficient functioning of academic programs and student mentorship.

Multimedia University

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Assistant Lecturer

Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia

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Summary

Initiated academic career by assisting in teaching and supporting educational programs within the Faculty of Information Science and Technology.

Highlights

Assisted in delivering tutorials and practical sessions for various engineering and mathematics courses, improving student understanding.

Supported faculty in research activities and administrative tasks, gaining foundational academic experience and insight into university operations.

Universiti Malaya

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Tutor

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Malaysia

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Summary

Provided direct instructional support to students in the Department of Mathematics, facilitating academic success.

Highlights

Conducted tutorial sessions for mathematics courses, clarifying complex concepts and improving student comprehension.

Assisted professors in grading assignments and exams, contributing to the academic assessment process and student feedback.

Volunteer

Honorary Adviser

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Guan Ying Temple of Kampong On Lok, Jasin Melaka

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Provided advisory support to the Guan Ying Temple, contributing to its community engagement and operations.

Highlights

Offered strategic guidance and insights to the temple management on community outreach and operational matters.

Supported initiatives aimed at preserving cultural traditions and fostering community spirit.

Hospitality Coordinator

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Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

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Managed hospitality arrangements for delegates from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences during their visit to Melaka.

Highlights

Coordinated logistics and hospitality for high-profile international delegates, ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience.

Represented the local community in fostering international relations and cultural exchange.

Committee Member

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FuiChew Association Melaka

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Contributed to the community through active participation in the FuiChew Association Melaka.

Highlights

Participated in committee meetings and initiatives, helping to organize community events and programs.

Supported the association's mission to promote cultural heritage and community welfare.

Education

Multimedia University

Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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Ph.D Optical Communications and Networkings

University of Malaya

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Malaysia
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M.Sc. Mathematics

University of Malaya

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Malaysia
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B.Sc. Mathematics

Awards

TECNOS Award for Technology Publication

TECNOS Award

Awarded for significant technology publication based on 'Analysis of ShuffleNets with limited number of wavelength converters employing deflection routing'.

Outstanding Paper Award

Applied Computing, San Sebastian, Spain

Received for the paper 'Performance Analysis of a Simplified Call Admission Control Scheme for Multimedia Wireless Network'.

Rómulo Garza Award for Research and Technology Development

Rómulo Garza Award

Recognized for outstanding research and technology development based on the publication 'Analysis of ShuffleNets with limited number of wavelength converters employing deflection routing'.

The Outstanding Young Malaysian Awards (Academic Leadership and Accomplishment)

The Outstanding Young Malaysian Awards

Recognized for exceptional academic leadership and significant accomplishments as a young Malaysian professional.

NTT-MSC Research Training Internship

NTT-MSC

Participated in a prestigious research training internship at NTT Network Innovation Laboratory, Japan.

Universiti Malaya Tutorship

Universiti Malaya

Awarded a tutorship position at Universiti Malaya, demonstrating academic merit and teaching potential.

Publications

Strategic Security Agent Placement in 5G Intrusion Detection Systems

IEEE ICC, Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Sum Secrecy Rate Optimization in UAV Communications Using Quantum Actor-Critic Reinforcement Learning

IEEE Globecom 2025

Quantum Neural Networks: A Path to Lower Emissions Through Fuel Consumption Prediction in Shipping

ICASSP 2025 - 2025 IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech and Signal Processing (ICASSP)

Electromagnetic Field-Aware Radio Resource Management for 5G and Beyond: A Survey

Computers

Optimizing Kubernetes with Multi-Objective Scheduling Algorithms: A 5G Perspective

Computers

EMF-Aware Energy Efficiency Optimization in Active RIS-Assisted 5G Networks

IEEE Access

Joint Distributed Computation Offloading and Radio Resource Slicing Based on Reinforcement Learning in Vehicular Networks

IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society

Applying Dissipative Quantum Neural Networks for Optimizing Energy Efficiency in Wireless Interference Networks

Advancing Seismic Risk Prediction with Quantum-Inspired and Hybrid Classical-Quantum Deep Learning

Quantum Machine Intelligence

Applying Hybrid Quantum LSTM for Indoor Localization Based on RSSI

IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech and Signal Processing (ICASSP)

Novel Modelling and Optimization for Joint Cybersecurity-vs-QoS Intrusion Detection Mechanisms in 5G Networks

Computer Networks

Intrusion Response Systems for the 5G Networks and Beyond: A new Joint Security-vs-QoS Optimization Approach

IEEE TNSE

Investigation of EMF Exposure Level for Uplink and Downlink of 5G Network Using Ray Tracing Approach

International Journal of Technology

Quantum-driven Energy-Efficiency Optimization for Next-Generation Communications Systems

Energies

Three-dimensional Access Point Assignment in Hybrid VLC, mmWave and WiFi Wireless Access Networks

IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC)

Stochastic Asymmetric Blotto Game Approach for Wireless Resource Allocation Strategies

IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications

Sharp approximation for transcendental equation in optimising energy efficiency

2017 IEEE 13th Malaysia International Conference on Communications (MICC)

Energy-Efficient Power Allocation for Distributed Antenna Systems With Proportional Fairness

IEEE Trans. Green Commun & Netw.

Energy-Efficient Power Allocation with Hard Proportional Rate Guarantee in OFDMA Systems

Energy Efficiency: Performance, Improvement Strategies and Future Directions, Nova Science Publishers, Inc.

Energy-Aware Subchannel Assignment in OFDMA Systems with Proportional Rate Constraints

24th Wireless and Optical Communication Conference (WOCC 2015)

Bio-Inspired Approaches in Telecommunications

Morgan Kaufmann

Bio-Inspired Computation and Optimization: An Overview

Morgan Kaufmann

Bio-Inspired Computation in Telecommunications

Morgan Kaufmann

Edited a book on bio-inspired computation in telecommunications.

Performance Evaluation for Sum Capacity in OFDMA System with Proportional Fairness

The 14th IEEE International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (CIT 2014)

Proportional Resource Allocation for OFDMA System

2014 IEEE TENSYMP

Computational Intelligence and Metaheuristic Algorithms with Applications

The Scientific World Journal

Mathematical Analysis of Energy Efficiency Optimality in Multi-User OFDM Systems

Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing

Application of Reinforcement Learning to Cognitive Radio Networks: Models and Algorithms

Computational Intelligence and Metaheuristic Algorithms with Applications. Hindawi Publishing Corporation,The Scientific World Journal

Analysis of quality-of-service aware orthogonal frequency division multiple access system considering energy efficiency

IET Commun.

Optimizing Energy Efficiency in Multi-User OFDMA Systems with Genetic Algorithm

2nd International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication & Informatics

Resource Allocation Schemes in Energy Efficient OFDMA System Via Genetic Algorithm

The 19th Asia-Pacific Conference on Communications (APCC2013)

Large Partially Ordered Sets: Generating and Searching

International Conference on Mathematical Sciences & Computer Engineering (ICMSCE 2012)

Delay, Throughput and Packet Absorption Rate Analysis of Heterogeneous WM

The IET International Conference on Wireless Communications and Applications (ICWCA)

Capacity Analysis for Heterogeneous Wireless Mesh Networks with Queueing Network Models

18th Asia-Pacific Conference on Communications (APCC)

End-to-End Throughput and Delay Analysis of WIFI Multi-Hop Networks With Deterministic Offered Load

The IET International Conference on Wireless Communications and Applications (ICWCA)

Queueing Network Models for Delay Analysis of Heterogeneous WMN

The IET International Conference on Frontier Computing - Theory, Technologies and Applications (IETFC2012)

Application of Particle Swarm Optimizer on Load Distribution for Hybrid Network Selection Scheme in Heterogeneous Wireless Networks

ISRN Communications and Networking

Optimal Placement of Security Cameras in In-door Spaces

MISG workshop

ARIMA Based Network Anomaly Detection

2nd International Conference on Communication Software and Networks (ICCSN 2010)

Smart Predictive Trigger for Effective Handover in Wireless Networks

IEEE ICC 2008

On the Convergence of Distributed Power Control Over Wireless CDMA

UNITEN Students Conference on Research and Development (SCORED) 2007

A conservative approach to adaptive call admission control for QoS provisioning in multimedia wireless networks

Computer Comm.

Performance of soft Handoff Effect on Downlink Power Control over CDMA Networks

Sci. Int. -Lahore

On the Performance of Distributed Power Control over Wireless CDMA

J. Applied Sciences

Buffering Management Schemes for Optical Variable Length Packets Under Limited Packet Sorting

Photonic Netw. Commun. (Kluwer)

Variable IP Packets Buffer Management Schemes for Optical Packets Switching

BT Technol. J.

QoS Provisioning with fast call admission and bandwidth reallocation scheme

International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications, 2006. AINA 2006. 20th

QoS provisioning for multimedia wireless networks

BT Technol. J.

Approximate Fair Bandwidth Sharing in High Speed Multimedia Networks

BT Technol. J.

Minimising the size of voids in Optical Packet Switching using Novel Packet Scheduling Algorithm

BT Technol. J.

The case for a conservative and adaptive QoS provisioning scheme for multimedia wireless network

Proceedings of the IASTED International Conference on Networks and Communication Systems 2006

Performance Analysis of a Simplified Call Admission Control Scheme for Multimedia Wireless Network

Applied Computing, San Sebastian, Spain.

Design and analysis of equal power divider using 4-branch waveguide

IEEE J Quantum Elect

Tunable Optical Narrowband Filter Using a Gain-coupled Phase-shift-controlled Distribute Feedback Laser

IEEE J. Sel. Top. Quant.

Wavelength Converters Placement in All Optical Networks Using Particle Swarm Optimization

Photonic Netw. Commun. (Kluwer)

Performance Evaluations of Multi-Layers Ring Network Architecture

IEICE Electron. Express

New strategy for optimizing wavelength converter placement

OSA Opt. Express

Performance Analyses of Regular Networks with limited number of wavelength converters by employing deflection Routing

IEEE Workshop on High Performance Switching and Routing, Hong Kong

Analysis of ShuffleNets with limited number of wavelength converters employing deflection routing

OSA J. Opt. Netw.

Optimization of single phase-shift-controlled distributed feedback optical filter with distributed coupling coefficient

MMU Int. Symposium on Information and Communications Technologies

Optimal Placement of Wavelength Converters in WDM Networks Using Particle Swarm Optimizer

IEEE Int. Conf. on Comm., (ICC), ON04-2, Paris, France

Compound parabolic tapered fiber for fiber coupling with highly divergent source

OSA Applied Optics

Cascaded five-fold mode-order switching device

IEEE/LEOS Summer Topical Meetings on Biophotonics, Optical Interconnects and VLSI Photonics, and WGM Microcavities, TuB3.2

Enhancing wavelength converter placement optimization with traffic-engineering-aware shortest-path routing

IEICE Electron. Express

Combination system of truncated ball lens and hyberbolic lens for collimating a highly divergent source

OSA Appl. Optics

A five-order mode converter for multimode waveguide

IEEE Photonic. Tech. L.

Analysis of a Distributed Coupling Coefficient Phase-Controlled Distributed Feedback Optical Filter

IEICE Electron. Express

40Gbit/s polarization modulation in ultra-long haul transmission systems by using optical phase conjugators

IEICE Electron. Express

Buffering Controls for IP Packets in Optical Packet Switching

9th Asia-Pacific Conference On Communication, Penang Malaysia

A Fair Comparison of Deflection Routing Multi-hop Optical Networks with and without Wavelength Conversion

J. Opt. Commu.

Effects of Wavelength Conversion on the BER/PER Performance of Multi-hop Optical Networks

J. Opt. Commu.

Design And Development Of A Multimedia Interactive Lab for Distance Learning Applications in The WWW

The 3rd IEEE Pacific-Rim Conference on Multimedia

Performance of Wavelength Convertible Multihop Optical Network under Deflection Routing with a Delay-line Optical Buffer

IEEE The 4th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks (ICTON 2002)

Performance of wavelength convertible multi-hop optical ShuffleNets employing convolutional coding under hot-potato routing

OSA J. Opt. Netw.

Web-based experimentation of physics concepts: an alternative to conventional Laboratory experiments

Lect. Notes Comp. Sci. (Springer Verlag)

Multihop Optical Network with Convolutional Coding

OSA J. Opt. Netw.

Performance limitation for a multihop shuffle networks imposed by accumulated ASE and crosstalk

J. Opt. Commu.

Proposal of Multicast Network Using Hierarchical Ring Network

IEICE Technical Report, SSE99-115, PS99-39

Required capacity for burst traffic in hierarchical multicast ring network

Proc. Of the 1999 Communications Society Conference of IEICE

Quantum Trajectory Simulations of the Fluorescence Intensity and Population Inversion from a Two-Level Atom Driven by a Multichromatric Field

Phys. Rev. A

Skills

Networking & Communications

Optical Communications, Wireless Networks (4G, 5G, 6G), WDM Technology, Network Architectures, Network Optimization, Packet Switching, OFDMA, CDMA, Lightwave Networks, Fiber Optic Communications, Multimedia Networks, Edge-IoT Environments, Digital Twin Infrastructure.

Quantum Technologies

Quantum Computing, Quantum Machine Learning, Quantum Neural Networks, Quantum Engineering, Quantum Information Theory.

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Particle Swarm Optimization, Bio-Inspired Computation, Intrusion Detection, Predictive Analytics, Computational Intelligence.

Programming & Software

C Programming Language, C++, Object Oriented Programming, Data Structure & Algorithm, Digital Logic Design.

Research & Development

Research Design, Grant Writing, Project Management, Performance Analysis, Simulation & Modeling, Thesis Supervision, Academic Publishing, Patent Development, Experimental Design, System Design.

Academic Leadership & Teaching

Curriculum Development, Lecturing, Tutoring, Mentorship, Academic Administration, Faculty Management, Course Design, Postgraduate Supervision.

Security

Network Security, Intrusion Detection Systems, Cybersecurity, Security Service Platforms.

Mathematics & Physics

Engineering Mathematics, Discrete Mathematics, Field Theory, Numerical Mathematics, Advanced Mathematical Methods, Elementary Particles and Forces, Physical Electronics.

References

Dr. C. C. Zarakovitis

Institute of Information and Telecommunications NCSRD, 153 10 Athens, Greece. Tel: +306944696221, c.zarakovitis@iit.demokristos.gr

Prof. Heng Siong Lim

Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Multimedia University. Tel: +6013 620 5857, hslim@mmu.edu.my

Projects

Trustworthy Quantum DevOps for Secure Software and Hardware Quantum Engineering (SecQdevOps)

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Summary

Secured €5,962,342.35 Horizon Europe Grant for trustworthy Quantum DevOps for secure software and hardware quantum engineering.

Smart, Automated, and Reliable Security Service Platform for 6G (ROBUST-6G)

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Summary

Secured €4,201,741.25 Horizon Europe Grant for a smart, automated, and reliable security service platform for 6G.

Open Autonomous programmable cloud appS & smart Edge Sensors (OASEES)

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Summary

Secured €7,987,425.00 Horizon Europe Grant for open autonomous programmable cloud apps and smart Edge Sensors.

Programming Platform for Intelligent Collaborative Deployments over Heterogeneous Edge-IoT Environments (P2CODE)

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Summary

Secured €8,628,236.00 Horizon Europe Grant for a programming platform for intelligent collaborative deployments over Edge-IoT environments.

Digital Twin infrastructure for Green Smart Shipping (DT4GS)

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Summary

Secured €6,987,331.00 Horizon Europe Grant for developing Digital Twin infrastructure for green smart shipping.

Radiation Aware Energy-Efficient Resource Allocation for Ultra-Dense 5G Mobile Networks

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Summary

Secured RM123,300.00 FRGS Fund to develop radiation-aware energy-efficient resource allocation for 5G mobile networks.

Coverage and capacity Optimization for 4G Heterogeneous Multi-Hop Broadband Wireless Networks

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Summary

Secured RM418,000.00 eScience Fund to optimize coverage and capacity in 4G wireless networks.

Algorithms for Organizing and Managing Conceptual Graph Database Information and Communication Technology

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Summary

Secured RM108,000.00 eScience Fund for developing algorithms for conceptual graph database management.

Predictive Intrusion Detection

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Summary

Led a project on predictive intrusion detection at Free Net Bus. Solutions Sdn Bhd, Cyberjaya.

Smart Predictive Trigger for Effective Handover in Wireless Networks

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Summary

Developed a smart predictive trigger system for improved handover efficiency in wireless networks at BT Multimedia Malaysia.

Study and Design of Optical Subcarrier Multiplexing (SCM) in Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) Networks and Metropolitan Networks

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Summary

Secured RM160,500.00 IRPA Grant for the study and design of SCM in FTTH and Metropolitan Networks.

Study of Lightwave Network Architectures and Networks Transmission Performance

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Summary

Secured RM70,000.00 IRPA Grant to investigate lightwave network architectures and transmission performance.

SECURECAST - A multicast photonics switch for WDM technology

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Summary

Developed a multicast photonics switch for WDM technology at NTT Network Innovation Laboratory, Japan.