The Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, UNIMAS has a spotlight on an exceptional figure in the realm of innovation and technology: Associate Professor Ts Dr. Dayang NurFatimah Binti Awg Iskandar.
Her dedication to advancing technology, impactful research, and community service has earned her a well-deserved place among the twenty-six Sarawak Women in Innovation and Technology.
Dr. Dayang specializes in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for spatio-temporal image analysis, semantic representation, and retrieval. Her groundbreaking research spans medicine, agriculture, and astronomy, bridging the gap between image features and high-level semantics.
Her work places her at the forefront of technological advancements, significantly enriching the academic and research landscape.
Her most notable project, the digitalisation of Sarawak’s rural water supply, a project that stands out for its transformative impact in improving rural communities’ lives.
The significance of this project lies in its alignment with key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Communities).
By incorporating the Internet of Things (IoT) and data analytic solutions, Dr. Dayang’s work addresses the challenges faced in the rural water supply systems in Sarawak.
The project contributes to the improvement of remote monitoring of water supply and water quality management.
This not only enhances the quality of life for rural communities, but also mitigates health risks associated with inadequate water resources.
“The digitalisation of the Sarawak rural water supply project has unfolded a tapestry of both joys and challenges.
It provided a unique chance to witness life outside major cities and understand the challenges faced by those in remote areas.”
Her most recent related project utilising advanced IoT technology for water monitoring and management is the “Internet of Thing Application in the Production of Sarawak White Peppercorn”.
This project embodies an innovative strategy to enhance the peppercorn soaking process, ensuring the optimal use of water and maintaining the highest standards of water cleanliness and quality in the production of Sarawak white peppercorns.
By leveraging advanced techniques, Dr. Dayang and her research team aim to refine the soaking phase, which is crucial for the flavour and purity of the final product that meets and exceeds the pepper industry benchmarks.