PhD in mechanical Engineering, National University Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia. Zahir Hanouf obtained his Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the University Ferhat Abbass, Setif Algeria, and his Master of Engineering Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Malaya, Malaysia. He has teaching experience since 1995. He also has experience working in an automotive factory (PROTON) as a research assistant for 3 years. He has Authored and co-authored publications in international and regional refereed journals and conferences. He has acquired 2 grants as principal and 2 projects as co-principal. His research focussed on noise, vibration, and comfort (NVC) in Automotive and manufacturing as well.