About Us

Ts. Dr. Khairilmizal Bin Samsudin is an Assistant Professor at Rabdan Academy and a distinguished expert in Safety Engineering and Emergency Management with over 20 years of experience. His career is characterized by the strategic integration of industrial technical consultancy and academic leadership. He is a certified NFPA Professional Instructor and holds comprehensive certifications through FEMA programs. To complement his technical mastery, he is certified in Project Management by Google, enabling a structured, data-driven approach to complex disaster management operations.

Dr. Khairilmizal has served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for international agencies and major global corporations, where he specialized in reducing corporate liability, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing high-risk operational environments. His technical leadership is underscored by his roles as Exercise Manager for several programs up to a national level, and his ongoing consultancy for multinational entities.

As a former Technical Advisor for the Fire and Rescue Department Malaysia, he played a pivotal role in shaping national disaster management planning and hazardous materials (HAZMAT) protocols. In academia, he has led the development and restructuring of specialized curricula for Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), ensuring programs meet international safety standards. His commitment to educational excellence is further demonstrated by his roles as an academic program auditor and reviewer for the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT)

1. Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Specialized in Emergency Response and Planning), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia
2. Master of Science in Emergency Response and Planning, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia
3. Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia
4. Diploma in Emergency and Safety Engineering, , Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia




Professional Designations:

1. Professional Technologist (Ts.), Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT); recognized for technical excellence in Safety Engineering

Integrated Emergency Management and Safety Engineering

1. Disaster Policy & Governance Compliance
2. Public-Private Emergency Collaboration
3. Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) and Dispersion Modelling
4. Crisis and Disaster Exercise, Design and Evaluation
5. Offshore & Maritime Search and Rescue
6. Process Safety Management

1. N. J et al., K. Samsudin, et.al “Challenges in managing emergency offshore: A comparison of offshore and onshore perspectives,” J Loss Prev Process Ind, vol. 88, p. 105275, Apr. 2024, doi: 10.1016/j.jlp.2024.105275.
2. C. Samuel, A. M. Che Mat, K. Samsudin, A. H. Kamarudin, and M. W. Azhari, “Firefighters and mental health during COVID-19: A Malaysian study,” Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development, vol. 8, no. 14, p. 6494, Nov. 2024, doi: 10.24294/jipd6494.
3. M. R. Maidin, M. F. Hussin, N. A. Z. Zakaria, S. A. E. Ab.Rahim, and K. Samsudin, “A Comprehensive Framework for Crime Risk Assessment in Malaysia: Integrating Data-Driven Insights for Enhanced Public Safety,” International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, vol. 14, no. 11, Nov. 2024, doi: 10.6007/IJARBSS/v14-i11/23982.
4. M. R. Maidin, M. F. Hussin, N. A. Z. Zakaria, S. A. E. Ab.Rahim, and K. Samsudin, “The Need for Integrated Crime Risk Assessment Systems Using Data-Driven Strategies for Crime Prevention in Malaysia,” International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, vol. 14, no. 11, Nov. 2024, doi: 10.6007/IJARBSS/v14-i11/23600.
5. S. Khairilmizal et al., “Criticality Of Sustainable Disaster Management Through Communication, Situational Awareness, And Resource Management,” Journal of Southwest Jiaotong University, vol. 58, no. 2, 2023, doi: 10.35741/issn.0258-2724.58.2.70.
6. Khairilmizal S. et al., “INTEGRATED DISASTER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND ITS COMPLIANCE WITH DISASTER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CRITERIA,” Journal of Southwest Jiaotong University, vol. 58, no. 1, 2023, doi: 10.35741/issn.0258-2724.58.1.55.
7. K. Samsudin, N. Sansuddin, M. F. Hussin, A. H. Kamarudin, M. Hapani, and A. F. Hashim, “A Review of Emergency Management Governance at Construction Sites in Malaysia,” Jurnal Kejuruteraan, vol. 35, no. 2, pp. 275–285, Mar. 2023, doi: 10.17576/jkukm-2023-35(2)-02.
8. K. Samsudin, F. N. Ghazali, N. H. Abdul Ghani, M. F. Hussin, A. H. Kamarudin, and H. Kasri, “Effective Emergency Management: Scrutinizing the Malaysia Lead Responding Agency Planning and Information Management Approach During Disaster Exercise,” Pertanika J Sci Technol, vol. 30, no. 4, pp. 2521–2534, Oct. 2022, doi: 10.47836/pjst.30.4.13.