Biography
Dr. Yip Sook Chin is an Assistant Professor at the School of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Xiamen University Malaysia, with 19 years of diverse experience in electronics and electrical engineering. Her career spans manufacturing and education, where she has served in various capacities, including manufacturing engineer, researcher, trainer, and lecturer.
Dr. Yip is actively involved in research and development, with notable contributions in optimisation, cybersecurity, power system protection, data analytics, and wireless communications. She has secured several research grants and has published extensively in these areas. In addition to her academic responsibilities, she has conducted technical workshops at international conferences and delivered training sessions, including the "Awareness of Cybersecurity" module for the Protégé Training Programme.
Committed to educational excellence and professional development, Dr. Yip holds several certifications: she is a Certified Officer in Quality Assurance of Higher Education Training Programme Tier 3 (External Quality Assurance at the Regional Level), an HRDF-certified trainer, and a Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE). She also holds industry-recognised networking certifications, including the Huawei Certified Datacom Associate in Network Technology and Device (HCDA-HNTD).
Research Interest
Power system protection, Optimization, Data analytics, Cybersecurity, Wireless communications.
Educational Background
PhD (Power System Protection), University Malaya Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), University Malaya, Malaysia.
Master of Engineering Science, Multimedia University.
B.Eng. (Hons) Electronics majoring in Telecommunications, Multimedia University.
Professional Bodies
Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).
Train-The-Trainer (HRDC).
Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE).
Certified Officer in Quality Assurance of Higher Education Training Programme Tier 3 (External Quality Assurance at the Regional Level) (MQA).
Working Experience
Deputy Director, Centre for Learning Excellence and Academic Intelligence (LEARN), Multimedia University, Cyberjaya.
Assistant Professor, Multimedia University, Cyberjaya.
Learning Specialist, Centre for Learning Excellence and Academic Intelligence (LEARN), Multimedia University, Cyberjaya.
Lecturer, Multimedia University, Cyberjaya.
Assistant Lecturer, Multimedia University, Cyberjaya.
Manufacturing and Testing Engineer, Avago Technologies, Penang.
Research Experience / Grants
Efficient Post-Quantum Identity-based Identification Schemes with Tight Security Proofs. (FRGS)
Hybridized AI and Optimisation-based Coordination of Multi-Level Energy Storage for Synergistic Demand-Supply Balancing in Peer-to-Peer Electricity Trading. (FRGS)
Optimization Model of Demand Side Management for Load Balancing and Cost Reduction in IoT-Enabled Smart Microgrid. (FRGS)
Multiparty Identification Schemes without Certificates. (FRGS)
IoT Based system for Energy consumption Profiling and Fault Detection of Industrial Air Conditioning Systems Using Artificial Neural Network (IoT EN_ANN). (TM R&D)
Deployable Cryptographic Primitives for Web 3.0. (MMU Postdoc Fund)
Cyber-Physical Correlation and Inference Framework for Non-Technical Losses Detection. (MMU IR Fund)
Publications
Journal
Yip, S. C., Wong, K. S., Hew, W. P., Gan, M. T., Phan, R. C. W., & Tan, S. W. (2017). Detection of energy theft and defective smart meters in smart grids using linear regression. International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, 91, 230-240.
Yip, S. C., Tan, W. N., Tan, C. K., Gan, M. T., & Wong, K. S. (2018). An anomaly detection framework for identifying energy theft and defective meters in smart grids. International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, 101, 189-203.
Chia, J., Chin, J. J., & Yip, S. C. (2021). A pairing-free identity-based identification scheme with tight security using modified-Schnorr signatures. Symmetry, 13(8), 1330.
Chia, J., Chin, J. J., & Yip, S. C. (2021). Digital signature schemes with strong existential unforgeability. F1000Research, 10, 931.
Vangujar, A. K., Ng, T. S., Chia, J., Chin, J. J., & Yip, S. C. (2021). Group identity-based identification: Definitions, construction and implementation. Malaysian Journal of Mathematical Sciences, 15, 123-139.
Nagaraja, V., Ariffin, M. R. K., Lau, T. S. C., Adenan, N. N. H., Chin, J. J., Yip, S. C., & Yap, T. T. V. (2023). Rank AGS identification scheme and signature scheme. Mathematics, 11(5), 1139. https://doi.org/10.3390/math11051139
Yusof, S. N., Kamel Ariffin, M. R., Lau, T. S. C., Salim, N. R., Yip, S. C., & Yap, T. T. V. (2023). An IND-CPA analysis of a cryptosystem based on bivariate polynomial reconstruction problem. Axioms, 12(3), 304. https://doi.org/10.3390/axioms12030304
Chai, Y. T., Che, H. S., Tan, C. K., Tan, W. N., Yip, S. C., & Gan, M. T. (2023). A two-stage optimization method for vehicle-to-grid coordination considering building and electric vehicle user expectations. International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, 148, 108984.
Ameeruddin, A. A. M., Tan, W. N., Gan, M. T., & Yip, S. C. (2023). Predictive AC control using deep learning: Improving comfort and energy saving. International Journal on Informatics Visualization, 7(3-2), 1066-1073.
Kannan, R., Chin, J. J., Goh, V. T., & Yip, S. C. (2023). A pairing-free provably secure and efficient identity-based identification scheme with anonymity. Malaysian Journal of Mathematical Sciences, 17(4), 705-717.
Lau, T. S. C., Kamel Ariffin, M. R., Yip, S. C., Chin, J. J., & Ting, C. Y. (2024). Cryptanalysis of the SHMW signature scheme. Heliyon, 10(2), e24185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24185
Yusof, S. N., Ariffin, M. R. K., Yip, S. C., Lau, T. S. C., Mahad, Z., Chin, J. J., & Ting, C. Y. (2024). A failure in the decryption process for a bivariate polynomial reconstruction problem cryptosystem. Heliyon, 10(4), e25470.
Lau, T. S. C., Sun, Z., Yip, S. C., Chin, J. J., & Ting, C. Y. (2024). On the security and design of cryptosystems using Gabidulin-Kronecker product codes. arXiv:2410.06849.
Adenan, N. N. H., Ariffin, M. R. K., Ruzai, W. N. A., Asbullah, M. A., Yip, S.-C., & Lau, T. S. C. (2025). New approach of factoring the RSA cryptosystem. AIMS Mathematics, 10(7), 15512-15538. https://doi.org/10.3934/math.2025696
Wong, J. Y., Tan, C. K., Rahim, N. A., Tan, R. H. G., & Yip, S. C. (2025). Communication-less adaptive overcurrent relay coordination for service restoration in distribution systems. Energy Reports, 13, 256-263.
Wong, H. L., Tan, C. K., Tan, W. N., Gan, M. T., Yip, S.-C., & Abu Bakar, A. H. (2025). Energy theft identification: A state estimation model for partial meter bypass. IEEE Access, 13, 121412-121431. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3587208
Szelag, J. K., Chin, J. J., Ansell, L., & Yip, S.-C. (2025). Integrating identity-based identification against adaptive adversaries in federated learning. IEEE Access, 13, 176024-176036. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3609448
Chin, J. J., Tan, S. Y., Yip, S. C., Suhaimi, N. H. S., Kannan, R., & Dang, H. V. (2026). A survey of FROST and its variants, RFC9591 instantiations, implementation and efficiency analysis. Malaysian Journal of Cybersecurity and Applications, 2(2), 1-11.
Book Chapters and Proceedings
Chia, J., Chin, J. J., & Yip, S. C. (2021). Evaluating pairing-free identity-based identification using Curve25519. In Advances in Cyber Security, Communications in Computer and Information Science, 1347, 179-193. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-6835-4_12
Chia, J., Chin, J. J., & Yip, S. C. (2021). Pluggable authentication module meets identity-based identification. In Advances in Cyber Security, Communications in Computer and Information Science, 1487, 155-175. Springer.
Chia, J., Chin, J. J., & Yip, S. C. (2021). OrBit: OR-proof identity-based identification with tight security for as low as 1-bit loss. In Provable and Practical Security, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 13059, 116-135. Springer.
Teo, Y. L., Yip, S. C., Tan, W. N., & Gan, M. T. (2023). Paddy moisture content and drying time prediction using neural networks. In Industrial Engineering and Applications (pp. 289-298). IOS Press. https://doi.org/10.3233/ATDE230055
Conference Papers
Yip, S. C., Tan, S. W., & Chuah, T. C. (2011). Data rate-aware channel assignment algorithm for multi-rate multi-channel wireless mesh networks. IEEE International Symposium on Wireless and Pervasive Computing, 1-6.
Yip, S. C., Tan, S. W., & Chuah, T. C. (2011). Capacity-based data rate-aware channel assignment in multi-rate wireless mesh networks. 17th IEEE International Conference on Networks, 77-82.
Yip, S. C., Wong, K. S., Phan, R. C. W., Tan, S. W., Ku, C. C. I., & Hew, W. P. (2014). A privacy-preserving and cheat-resilient electricity consumption reporting scheme for smart grids. International Conference on Computer, Information and Telecommunication Systems.
Yip, S. C., Tan, C. K., Tan, W. N., Gan, M. T., & Abu Bakar, A. H. (2017). Energy theft and defective meters detection in AMI using linear regression. IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe.
Yip, S. C., Tan, C. K., Tan, W. N., Gan, M. T., Wong, K. S., & Phan, R. C. W. (2018). Detection of energy theft and metering defects in advanced metering infrastructure using analytics. International Conference on Smart Grid and Clean Energy Technologies.
Mansor, M. N., Tan, W. N., Gan, M. T., Yip, S. C., & Wong, H. L. (2019). Optimal scheduling of dynamic energy demand in smart grid using time-slotting linear programming. IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe, 1-5.
Chai, Y. T., Tan, W. N., Gan, M. T., & Yip, S. C. (2019). An optimal charging and discharging schedule to maximize revenue for electrical vehicle. IEEE Conference on Sustainable Utilization and Development in Engineering and Technologies.
Vangujar, A. K., Ng, T. S., Chin, J. J., & Yip, S. C. (2020). Group identity-based identification: Definitions and construction. Cryptology and Information Security Conference, 51.
Lok, J. J., Tan, W. N., Yip, S. C., & Gan, M. T. (2020). Optimizing industrial process flow for energy cost reduction through demand-side management. IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe.
Abdul Ghani, M. F. F., Mohd Yusoff, M. A. F., Wong, H. L., Yip, S. C., & Tan, C. K. (2022). A prepaid energy billing system with credit shortage forecasting. Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Computational Science and Technology, 299-311.
Thong, L. W., Wong, C. O., Yip, S. C., & Ng, M. (2023). Redefining learning spaces: A holistic exploration of hybrid classroom approaches. International Conference on Advancing and Redesigning Education, 275-281.
Siow, C. L., & Yip, S. C. (2023). On the integration of standards education into electrical and electronic engineering curriculum in Malaysia. International Conference on Advancing and Redesigning Education, 122-131.
Imran, F. E., Goh, V. T., Yip, S.-C., Yap, T. T. V., & Kam, Y. H.-S. (2024). A shoulder surfing resistant authentication scheme using polymorphic cipher. 2024 Multimedia University Engineering Conference, 1-5.
Chin, J. J., Tan, S. Y., Yip, S. C., & Suhaimi, N. H. S. (2025). A technical review of FROST threshold signatures: Variants, extensions, security, and RFC9591. 3rd International Conference on Cyber Resilience, 1-7.
Ahmed, R., Tan, W. N., Gan, M. T., & Yip, S.-C. (2025). Two-stage load scheduling optimization for balancing demand-side and supply-side objectives. IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering, 1-6.
Lok, J. J., Tan, W. N., Gan, M. T., & Yip, S. C. (2025). Electricity cost reduction through optimal production planning in multi-stage production with parallel machines. 13th International Conference on Smart Grid and Clean Energy Technologies, 134-139. IEEE.
Honors / Awards
2021 Gold Medal Winner of Research Innovation Commercialization & Entrepreneurship Showcase 2021 (RICES 2021) for the project titled "Energy-Efficient - Manufacturing Production Scheduling for Cost and Peak Load Minimization"
Gold Medal Winner of Research Innovation Commercialization & Entrepreneurship Showcase 2021 (RICES 2021) for the project titled "Deep Learning-Based Prediction Model to Reduce Grain Damage and Energy Wastage in Agroindustry"
Best paper award at the International Conference on Advanced Science, Engineering and Technology, Malaysia
Final Year Project Popularity Challenge Winner at International Conference on Advanced Science, Engineering and Technology, Malaysia
2007 Excellent Employee Award (nominated by the Faculty of Engineering, Multimedia University)