
Senior Lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Malaysia, specializing in 5G-satellite communication, RF systems and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), passive and active devices, dielectric resonator characterization, and educational innovation. With a passion for transforming technical education, she integrates emerging technologies like IoT, AI, and microwave systems into real-world student projects that address health, agriculture, and sustainability challenges. A dedicated mentor and researcher, she has led multiple national grants, supervised gold medal-winning innovations, and contributed to curriculum reform and accreditation. Her mission is to inspire future-ready engineers through creative, and impact-driven learning.
Ts. Dr. Rashidah Che Yob is a Senior Lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) with a research focus in RF systems and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), active and passive devices, and microwave engineering, particularly dielectric resonator characterization and applications for 5G-satellite communications. She earned her PhD from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and has since merged her technical expertise with a deep commitment to educational transformation.
Dr. Rashidah champions hands-on, future-focused learning by integrating technologies such as IoT, AI, and embedded systems into engineering education. Her projects often tackle real-world problems ranging from health technology to smart agriculture and are also aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. As a lead investigator on nationally funded research, and mentor to multiple award-winning student innovations, she continuously bridges academia, industry, and community needs.
Beyond the classroom, she serves on accreditation panels, curriculum committees, and national innovation juries. Known for her creative and student-centered teaching, Dr. Rashidah is also a recipient of the 2021 Pendidik Harapan FTKEN Award and the 2024 Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang. Her work reflects a belief that education should not only deliver knowledge, but also empower students to design the future.