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School of Aerospace Engineering

Dr. Syazana Basyirah Mohammad Zaki

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

  • B. Eng. in Electronics (Telecommunication Electronics) (UTeM)
  • M.Sc in Electrical & Electronic Eng. (Microwave & Satellite Systems) (USM)
  • Ph.D. in Eng. (Space Engineering International Course) (Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan)


EXPERTISE

  • Satellite Development and Operations
  • Communication Systems
  • Mission Analysis and System Engineering
  • ITU Frequency Filing and Coordination


RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Satellite Systems and CubeSat Development
  • Communication and Antenna Systems
  • Space Mission Analysis and Design
  • Satellite Tracking and Ground Station Operations
  • Applications of Nanosatellites
  • Interference Analysis
  • Space Policy, Regulatory Framework and Compliance


RESEARCH TOPICS:

  • Development of an Automatic Identification System (AIS) Messaging System for CubeSat Application at Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
  • Design and verification of antenna for Automatic Identification System (AIS) Messaging System for CubeSat Application at Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

CONTACT:

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Dr. Syazana Basyirah Mohammad Zaki has academic background in space engineering and telecommunication electronics. Her research journey began during her Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics (Telecommunication Electronics) at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), where she designed a microstrip patch antenna for ISM band applications.

She further expanded her expertise by completing a Master of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Microwave and Satellite Systems) at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Her focus was on the development of a dielectric resonator oscillator for X-band applications, deepening her knowledge in microwave technology.

Dr. Syazana earned her Ph.D. in Engineering through the Space Engineering International Course (SEIC) at Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech), Japan, a globally recognized leader in small satellite launches. Her doctoral research involved the implementation of adaptive antenna arrays for ground station tracking systems tailored to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) CubeSat constellations and the development of an antenna deployment mechanism for 1U CubeSats.

During her Ph.D., Dr. Syazana was involved in the development and operations of UiTMSAT-1, Malaysia’s first 1U educational nanosatellite. She gained hands-on experience in nanosatellite development, covering mission planning, UNOOSA registration, frequency filing with ITU and IARU, and in-orbit operations. Her technical expertise extended to satellite design, engineering and flight model testing, communication systems, and compliance with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) safety standards for deployment systems.

Before joining USM as a lecturer, Dr. Syazana gained over three years of experience in the space industry as a Space Systems Engineer at AngkasaX Innovation Sdn. Bhd. (Angkasa-X). In her role as the Head of Mission Administration, Policy, and Compliance, she was responsible for leading satellite constellation mission analysis, managed ITU satellite network filings, performing interference analysis, coordinating frequencies with global satellite operators, and ensuring adherence to regulatory compliances.