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Create Change: Ir Dr Izni Zahidi (Monash Malaysia)

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Monash University Malaysia

Last checked: 25 Oct 2026 UTC

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The extraordinary expert
Helping the community
Academic Qualifications
Main Research Interests
Remote sensing
Geographic information system (GIS)
Modelling (Hydrodynamic, Machine Learning)
Natural resources management
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"We’re building climate resilience by advancing natural resources management." Ir Dr Izni Zahidi Senior Lecturer School of Engineering

The extraordinary expert

Meet Ir Dr Izni Zahidi, a senior lecturer at Monash University Malaysia's School of Engineering. With almost a decade of real-world experience, she is like a treasure trove of knowledge, bringing all sorts of helpful skills to the table for both the university and beyond.

Her fervent interest lies in informatics, a field of study dedicated to using innovative technology to enhance natural resources management practices. Through the adept use of remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and modelling, she skillfully analyses and optimises natural resources management, prioritising effectiveness and efficiency at every turn.

Helping the community

Driven by a deep-rooted passion instilled by her engineer parents, Ir Dr Izni Zahidi is resolute in her mission to create a climate-resilient and more sustainable world. Her dedication is a testament to her unwavering commitment to this cause. Using the newest ideas and technologies to solve the complex problems of climate change is evidence that proves we can grow sustainably without harming the planet.

Together with her team, she continues to explore innovative approaches to effective natural resources management, focusing on preserving the environment for future generations in the community.

Academic Qualifications

Doctor of Engineering in Water Resources Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2017.
Master in Hydroinformatics & Water Management, Universite Nice Sophia Antipolis (France), Newcastle University (United Kingdom), Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Hungary), 2011.
Degree in Civil Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2008.

Main Research Interests

Remote sensing

Geographic information system (GIS)

Modelling (Hydrodynamic, Machine Learning)

Natural resources management

Explore Izni's innovative research contributions

Izni Zahidi Senior Lecturer Malaysia Sch of Engineering

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GPA is calculated on a 4.0 scale from your grades rather than your marks: High Distinction 4.0, Distinction 3.0, Credit 2.0, Pass 1.0, Near pass 0.7, Fail and Hurdle fail 0.3, Withdrawn fail 0.0. Some results, such as SFR and NE, are not counted. Your GPA is shown in WES and on your transcript. Malaysia also uses a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) with different values: High Distinction 4.0, Distinction 3.67, Credit 2.85, Pass 2.15, Near pass 1.7, Fail and Hurdle fail 1.15, Withdrawn fail 0.0. It is not on your academic record, so you request a CGPA letter.

How do I withdraw from a unit?

Australia: withdraw through WES while enrolment changes are open. Before the census date there is no fee and no record; after it, you keep the fee liability and the unit shows as a withdrawal. If you are on a student visa you have study load requirements to maintain: Monash's study load page says you can reduce your load only in compassionate or compelling circumstances, unless you are in your final year and will finish within the time on your CoE. Malaysia: after the census date a withdrawn unit shows as WD-LATE or WD-FAIL, and the date you withdraw can affect fee refunds and your academic record. The last day to withdraw without academic penalty is before the WD-LATE date ends; the dates are in Monash Malaysia's Principal Dates. With a Student Pass, going below 24 credit points a semester is an underload: it needs approval, it can never go below 18 credit points, and below 18 you have to apply for intermission.

How many hours can I work on a student visa?

The rules are each country's, not Monash's, and they are different. Australia: work rights for student visa holders are set by the Australian Government, and the cap has changed several times in recent years. Monash's page links to the current Department of Home Affairs conditions - always confirm the number there before relying on it. Malaysia: with a Student Pass you may work only during semester breaks or public holidays of more than seven days, and for no more than 20 hours a week, at restaurants, petrol kiosks, mini markets or hotels; the page lists jobs that are not allowed. Every job has to be approved by the Immigration Department: you apply through the International Student Pass office and must be there in person when the application is submitted.