Curriculum Vitae

DR. AMIRUL SYAFIQ BIN ABDUL JAAFAR

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Physics
    Faculty of Science

AREAS OF EXPERTISE


  • NANO-MATERIALS
    Self-cleaning, Anti-fog, Hydrophobic, Hydrophilic surface
  • NANO-MATERIALS
    nanotechnology, thin-film, self-cleaning coating, polymer materials

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION


  • PHD (SOLAR ENERGY), (Solar Energy)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MSC (FIZIK GUNAAN), (Fizik Gunaan)
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
  • BSC (HONS)(FIZIK), (Fizik)
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES


  • Committee Members
    21 Jan 2022 - 21 Jan 2024 (Universiti Malaya Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre, Universiti Malaya Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre)
  • Committee Members
    25 Jan 2023 - 08 Jun 2023 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    19 Dec 2022 - 19 Dec 2022 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    01 Jun 2022 - 08 Dec 2022 (Universiti Malaya Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre, Universiti Malaya Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre)
  • Project Member
    15 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 (National)
  • Internal Auditor for Research Lab in UMPEDAC
    01 Mar 2021 - 01 Mar 2022 (Universiti Malaya Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre, Universiti Malaya Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre)

MEMBERSHIPS


  • GRADUATED TECHNOLOGIST, MALAYSIA BOARD OF TECHNOLOGIST, MEMBER
    Since 2021 (National)
  • DIRECTOR , VAN COATING SDN BHD, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    Since 2021 (National)
  • ORDINARY MEMBER, INSTITUTE OF MATERIALS MALAYSIA, MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP


  • Online Airlangga Post- Doctoral (APD) Fellowship program 2023/2024
    Universitas Airlangga, 2023 (International)
  • Airlangga Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2022
    Universitas Airlangga, 2023 (International)
  • Gold
    Politeknik Jambi, 2023 (International)
  • Silver Award
    Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, 2022 (International)
  • 2nd place in category Industry, Researcher, Academician, Postgraduate
    Universiti Kuala Lumpur, 2022 (National)
  • Gold Award
    Universiti Kuala Lumpur, 2022 (National)
  • ANUGERAH PERAK IN INNOVATION PRODUCT LAUNCHING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2022 (INNOPLEN `2022)
    Politeknik Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, 2022 (National)
  • Gold Medal in CITREX 2021
    Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 2021 (National)
  • Best Collaboration Award (Laboratory Collaborative Work), SAKURA Science 2020
    Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan, 2020 (International)
  • Participant 3-Minute Thesis 2020
    University of Malaya, 2020 (University)
  • International Award of Merit, Republic of Croatia (MTE 2020)
    Ambassador of Republic of Croatia in Malaysia, 2020 (International)
  • Gold Medal in Malaysia Technology Expo 2020 (MTE 2020)
    Universiti Teknikal Melaka, 2020 (International)
  • Third-place 3-Minute Thesis 2019 (IAS level)
    Institute of Advanced Studies, UM, 2019 (University)
  • Finalist TechPlanter Demo Day 2019 in Malaysia
    Leave a Nest Sdn Bhd, 2019 (International)

PUBLICATIONS


Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Ali, Mohd Syukri; Bakar, Ab Halim Abu; Omar, Azimah; Jaafar, Amirul Syafiq Abdul; Mohamed, Siti Hajar (2023). Conventional methods of dissolved gas analysis using oil-immersed power transformer for fault diagnosis: A review, ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS RESEARCH. 216. doi:10.1016/j.epsr.2022.109064
  2. Syafiq, Amirul; Awalin, Lilik Jamilatul; Ali, Syukri; Arif, Mohd (2023). Study of transmission and reflection of hydrophilic transparent nano-titanium dioxide coating, PIGMENT & RESIN TECHNOLOGY. . doi:10.1108/PRT-02-2023-0017
  3. Syafiq, Amirul; Zaini, Farah Khaleda Mohd; Balakrishnan, Vengadaesvaran; Abd Rahim, Nasrudin (2023). Synthesis of transparent thermal insulation coating for efficient solar cells, PIGMENT & RESIN TECHNOLOGY. . doi:10.1108/PRT-10-2022-0119
  4. Syafiq, Amirul; Abd Rahim, Nasrudin; Balakrishnan, Vengadaesvaran; Pandey, A. K. (2022). Development of self-cleaning polydimethylsiloxane/nano-calcium carbonate-titanium dioxide coating with fog-resistance response for building glass, PIGMENT & RESIN TECHNOLOGY. . doi:10.1108/PRT-04-2022-0058
  5. Syafiq, Amirul; Balakrishnan, Vengadaesvaran; Abd Rahim, Nasrudin (2022). Durable self-cleaning nano-titanium dioxide superhydrophilic coating with anti-fog property, PIGMENT & RESIN TECHNOLOGY. . doi:10.1108/PRT-06-2022-0080
  6. Syafiq, Amirul; Balakrishnan, Vengadaesvaran; Ali, Mohd Syukri; Dhoble, Sanjay J.; Abd Rahim, Nasrudin; Omar, Azimah; Abu Bakar, Ab Halim (2022). Application of transparent self-cleaning coating for photovoltaic panel: a review, CURRENT OPINION IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING. 36. doi:10.1016/j.coche.2022.100801
  7. Mohd Zaini, Farah Khaleda; Balakrishnan, Vengadaesvaran; Syafiq, A.; Abd Rahim, Nasrudin; Pandey, A. K.; Kasi, Ramesh; Subramaniam, Ramesh (2020). Synthesis of nano-TiO2 coating systems for solar cell, PIGMENT & RESIN TECHNOLOGY. 49(1), 26-32. doi:10.1108/PRT-02-2019-0010
  8. Syafiq, A.; Vengadaesvaran, B.; Ahmed, Usman; Abd Rahim, Nasrudin; Pandey, A. K.; Bushroa, A. R.; Ramesh, K.; Ramesh, S. (2020). Facile synthesize of transparent hydrophobic nano-CaCO3 based coatings for self-cleaning and anti-fogging, MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS. 239. doi:10.1016/j.matchemphys.2019.121913
  9. Syafiq, A.; Pandey, A. K.; Abd Rahim, Nasrudin; Vengadaesvaran, B.; Shahabuddin, Syed (2019). Self-cleaning and weather resistance of nano-SnO2/modified silicone oil coating for photovoltaic (PV) glass applications, JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS. 30(13), 12584-12596. doi:10.1007/s10854-019-01619-z
  10. Syafiq, A.; Vengadaesvaran, B.; Abd Rahim, Nasrudin; Pandey, A. K.; Bushroa, A. R.; Ramesh, K.; Ramesh, S. (2019). Transparent self-cleaning coating of modified polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) for real outdoor application, PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS. 131, 232-239. doi:10.1016/j.porgcoat.2019.02.020
  11. Syafiq, A.; Pandey, A. K.; Adzman, N. N.; Abd Rahim, Nasrudin (2018). Advances in approaches and methods for self-cleaning of solar photovoltaic panels, SOLAR ENERGY. 162, 597-619. doi:10.1016/j.solener.2017.12.023
  12. Syafiq, A.; Vengadaesvaran, B.; Pandey, A. K.; Abd Rahim, Nasrudin (2018). Superhydrophilic Smart Coating for Self-Cleaning Application on Glass Substrate, JOURNAL OF NANOMATERIALS. 2018. doi:10.1155/2018/6412601
Scopus
  1. Kandiah K.K., Balakrishnan V., Syafiq A., Rahim N.A., Pandey A.K., Tan Y.S., Dhoble S.J., Kasi R., Subramaniam R. (2023). Study on photoluminescence of integrated nano-calcium carbonate (CaCO3) enhanced with dysprosium (Dy) doped calcium borophosphate (CBP) phosphor, Pigment and Resin Technology. . doi:10.1108/PRT-08-2023-0071
  2. Syafiq A., Awalin L.J., Ali S., Arif M. (2023). Study of transmission and reflection of hydrophilic transparent nano-titanium dioxide coating, Pigment and Resin Technology. . doi:10.1108/PRT-02-2023-0017
  3. Syafiq A., Farah Khaleda M.Z., Balakrishnan V., Rahim N.A. (2023). Facile Synthesis of Hydrophobic Thermal Insulation Nano-TiO2/ZnO and SnO Coating for Solar Cell, Journal of Nano Research. 80, 111-122. doi:10.4028/p-7FxTyg
  4. Syafiq A., Zaini F.K.M., Balakrishnan V., Rahim N.A. (2023). Synthesis of transparent thermal insulation coating for efficient solar cells, Pigment and Resin Technology. . doi:10.1108/PRT-10-2022-0119
  5. Syafiq A., Balakrishnan V., Ali M.S., Dhoble S.J., Rahim N.A., Omar A., Bakar A.H.A. (2022). Application of transparent self-cleaning coating for photovoltaic panel: a review, Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering. 36. doi:10.1016/j.coche.2022.100801
Others
  1. M.S.Ali, A.H.A. Bakar, A.Omar, A.Syafiq, S.H. Mohamed (2022), Conventional Methods of Dissolved Gas Analysis Using Oil-Immersed Power Transformer for Fault Diagnosis: A Review
  2. A. Syafiq, A.K. Pandey, Vengadaesvaran Balakrishnan, Syed Shahabuddin, Nasrudin Abd Rahim, (2018) "Organic-inorganic composite nanocoatings with superhydrophobicity and thermal stability", Pigment & Resin Technology, https://doi.org/10.1108/PRT-04-2018-0038
  3. Syafiq, A., Pandey, A. K., Balakrishnan, V., & Abd Rahim, N. (2018). Study on self-cleaning performance and hydrophobicity of TiO2/silane coatings. Pigment & Resin Technology.
Chapter in Books
  1. A. Syafiq, B. Vengadaesvaran, Nasrudin Abd. Rahim, A. K. Pandey, A. R. Bushroa, K. Ramesh and S. Ramesh, (2021), Synthesis of a Hybrid Self-Cleaning Coating System for Glass, Composite Materials Properties, Characterization, and Applications, (2021), 79-98
  2. Syafiq, A., Vengadaesvaran, B., Rahim, N. A., Pandey, A. K., Bushroa, A. R., Ramesh, K., & Ramesh, S. (2021). An extensive study of the adhesion and antifogging of the transparent polydimethylsiloxane/Sylgard coating system. In Energy Materials (pp. 83-103). Elsevier.
Article in Proceeding
  1. Khaleda, M. F., Balakrishnan, V., Syafiq, A., Abd Rahim, N., & Pandey, A. K. (2018). SnO2 and TiO2 coatings toward decreasing the surface temperature of solar cells.
  2. Syafiq, A., Abd Rahim, N., Vengadaesvaran, B., & Pandey, A. K. (2018). Superior self-cleaning glass through hydrophobic and superhydrophilic coating for outdoor applications.
  3. Vengadaesvaran, B., Syafiq, A., Pandey, A. K., & Rahim, N. A. (2019). Transparent Self-Cleaning Coating Consisting Hydrophobically Modified-Polymer. Journal of Advanced Research in Materials Science, 52(1), 1-8.
  4. Syafiq, A., Pandey, A. K., & Rahim, N. A. (2016). Photovoltaic glass cleaning methods: an overview.

RESEARCH PROJECT


National
  1. 2023 - 2025, UM International Collaboration Grant
    Interaction Of Calcium Carbonate Enhanced Photocatalyst Titania (ccrept) As Nano-coating Composition For Solar Pv Glass Panel ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2022 - 2024, UM International Collaboration Grant
    1. Diagnostic Measure of Dissolved Gas Analysis to Identify Transformer Fault 2. Localization of Fault in High Penetrated Renewable Energy (RE) Power Network to Improve the Reliability of the System ( Co-Researcher)
International
  1. 2022 - 2023, Joint Usage/Research Program on Zero-Emission Energy Research
    Integrated Nano-Calcium Carbonate Enhanced With Rare Earth Phosphates-Lanthanide in Improving Solar Panel Efficiency, Kyoto University, Japan ( Co-Researcher)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT


  • Anti-Viral and Anti-Bacterial Coating for Kn95 Mask and Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe) Fabrics, RESPO SAFE (M) SDN BHD, Consultant
    10 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 (National)
  • Program Pentauliahan Professional Dalam Rekabentuk Solar Pv, Jabatan Pendidikan Politeknik dan Kolej Komuniti JPPKK (Jabatan Pendidikan Kolej Komuniti), Consultant
    15 Mar 2023 - 30 Dec 2023 (National)
  • Feasibility Study of Biomass to Energy as Part of Energy Transition for National Energy Policy 2040, EMOG Strategic Group, Consultant
    15 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED


ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Superior Self-cleaning Glass Through Hydrophobic and Superhydrophilic Coating, 5th IET International Conference on Clean Energy and Technology (CEAT) 2018, UMPEDAC (International) (05 Sep 2018 - 06 Sep 2018)
  2. Self-cleaning Glass Through Superhydrophilic of TiO2 Coating, 5th International Conference on Applied Sciences and Engineering Application (5th ICASEA) 2018, Global Academic Excellent (International) (07 Apr 2018 - 08 Apr 2018)
  3. Self-cleaning Glass for Photovoltaic Panel Application, Mini Conference on Renewable Energy Technology, UMPEDAC (International) (22 Nov 2017 - 22 Nov 2017)
  4. Studies on Hydrophobic and Superhydrophobic Glass for Self-cleaning Photovoltaic, International High Energy Physics-Theory to Experiment (IHEP-T2E) Conference 2017, National Center of Particle Physics (International) (27 Feb 2017 - 01 Mar 2017)
  5. Photovoltaic Glass Cleaning and Methods: An Overview, 4th International Conference on Clean Energy and Technology (CEAT) 2016, UMPEDAC (International) (14 Nov 2016 - 15 Nov 2016)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Integrated Nano-Calcium Carbonate Enhanced With Rare Earth Phosphates-Lanthanide in Improving Solar Panel Efficiency, 13th International Symposium of Advanced Energy Science, Joint Usage/Research Center for Zero Emission Energy Research, Institute of Advanced Energy, Kyoto University (International) (05 Sep 2022 - 06 Sep 2022)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES


Evaluation
  1. (2023) Reviewer for " Preparation and Evaluation of Energy Storage Luminescent and Double-Sparse Self-Cleaning Road Markings Journal of Cleaner Production", International, (Reviewer)
  2. (2023) Invitation Internal Examiner for Master Dissertation Examination - Abdullah Abdulmuhsen Saleh Basuhail (S2113849/1), University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2023) Reviewer for " Development of a Transparent Self-Clean Glass for Automobile and Solar Industry: Spray-Coated Polydimethylsiloxane/Poly (Vinylidene Fluoride) (Pvdf/Pdms)/Tio2 Approach.", International, (Reviewer)
  4. (2023) Reviewer for " Outdoor Electrical Performance of Photovoltaic Mini-Modules With Enhanced Broadband Omnidirectional Anti-Reflective Nanostructured Glass", International, (Reviewer)
  5. (2023) Internal Examiner Research Project - Siti Maryam Mohd Helmy (S2123700), University, (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2023) Proposal Defense Yogini a/P Gunasekaran (S2036732), University, (Internal Assessor)
  7. (2023) Internal Assessor Candidature Defense Wong Jun Ying (S2043664), University, (Internal Assessor)
  8. (2023) Reviewer for " Visible Light-Driven Highly Efficient Self-Cleaning Coatings Crafted On Leather Surface Using Double Perovskite as The Booster", International, (Reviewer)
  9. (2023) Reviewer for " Comparison of Sparked Titanium and Tin Nanoparticle Films for Antireflective and Anti-Soiling Applications in Silicon Solar Panels", International, (Reviewer)
  10. (2023) Reviewer for " Improvement of Capacitor Performance by Pitch-Based Binder for a New Alternative to Polymer Binders ", International, (Reviewer)
  11. (2023) " Application of Pitch-Based Binder to a Supercapacitor as a New Alternative to Traditional Polymer Binders ", International, (Reviewer)
  12. (2022) One-Pot Conversion of Sago Pith Waste (Spw) Into 5-Hydroxymethyl Furfural (Hmf), International, (Reviewer)
  13. (2022) Impact of Different Surfactants On Graphene Nanoplates Enhanced Paraffin-Based Phase Change Material, International, (Reviewer)
  14. (2022) Reviewer for Journal " Uni-Directionally Interconnected Zno/Mtms Hydrophobic to Superhydrophobic Surfaces as Efficient Antibacterial Agents in Indoor and Outdoor Applications ", International, (Reviewer)
  15. (2022) Pcm-Based Domestic Solar Water Heating in Malaysia : Setbacks and Countermeasures, International, (Reviewer)
  16. (2022) Challenges of Integration Methods of Pv/T Systems, International, (Reviewer)
  17. (2022) The Influence of Nanofluids Characteristics On The Thermal Performance of Photovoltaic Thermal System, International, (Reviewer)
  18. (2022) Master Renewable Energy Seminar, University, (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Airlangga Post- Doctoral (Apd) Fellowship 2023/2024, International, (Research Fellow/Associate)
  2. (2023) Airlangga Postdoctoral Research Fellow, International, (Research Fellow/Associate)
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) Evaluator/ Sakura Science Program 2023, International, (Participant)
  2. (2023) Session Chair/ Solar Thermal System & Energy Storage Parallel Session, International, (Participant)
  3. (2023) Chairman/, International, (Participant)
  4. (2023) Session Chair/ Parallel Session 6th International Conference On Clean Energy and Technology 2023, International, (Participant)
  5. (2022) Session Chair, International, (Event Organiser)
  6. (2022) Festival of Ideas 2022 , Kpt, National, (Participant)
  7. (2022) Nanokebangsaan Malaysia (Nanokeb) 2022, National, (Participant)
  8. (2022) Empowering and Inspiring Research Officers from Malaysian Research Universities as Renowned Scientist, National, (Participant)
  9. (2022) Product Innovation Showcase, National, (Participant)
  10. (2022) Participant for Demo Workshop On Atomic Force Microscope (Afm), University, (Participant)
  11. (2022) Wakil Institut Pengajian Tinggi (Ipt), National, (Participant)
  12. (2021) Student Enterprenuership: Banyaknya Nak Kena Fikir Buat Bisnes, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  13. (2021) UM Deep Tech 2020, University, (Participant)

SUPERVISION


Postgraduate Student
  1. (2023) SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ANTIVIRAL AND ANTIBACTERIAL COATING FOR KN95 MASK AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FABRICS, REASMYRAJ R SUBRAMANIAM
  2. (2023) Development of Hybrid Self-Cleaning Coating Using Lanthanide-Based Light Spectral Response Material to Enhance Photovoltaic (PV) Panel Efficiency in Operational Environment, KHISHN KUMAR A/L KANDIAH

TEACHING


Master
  1. (2023) HQA7006 - Foundation of Renewable Energy

PATENT/IPR


  • A PROCESS OF SYNTHESIZING AN ANTI-FOG, SELF-CLEANING AND WATER-REPELLENT COATING ONTO A GLASS PANEL
    PATENT
  • Method for preparing self- cleaning, water- and dirt repellent coating on a substrate and coating prepared thereof
    PATENT

COMMERCIALIZATION


  • NANOGARD ADVANCED SELF-CLEANING COATING, (Product)
  • NANOGARD ADVANCED SELF-CLEANING COATING (PREMIUM), (Product)
  • NANOGARD SC-202, (Product)

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES


  • Pengajar Professional Bagi Program Pensijilan Profesional Dalam Tenaga dan Alam Sekitar, (14 Nov 2022 - 14 Feb 2023) (National)
  • Forum Nanokebangsaan 2022, (08 Sep 2022 - 09 Sep 2022) (National)
  • Exhibitor for " Supercharger : Supercharging Your Commercialisation Potential", (25 Aug 2022 - 25 Aug 2022) (National)
  • Forum Perbincangan Pelan Hala Tuju Teknologi Negara 2022, (09 Aug 2022 - 09 Aug 2022) (National)
  • Membincang Resolusi dan Aktiviti Tahunan Persatuan Keselamatan Awam Pulau Pinang, (01 Mar 2022 - 31 Dec 2022) (National)
  • Bengkel Mendekati Penduduk Orang Asli Di Cameron Highland: Sumber Tenaga Boleh Diperbaharu (Renewable Energy) Sebagai Pemangkin Perubahan, (23 Jan 2022 - 25 Jan 2022) (National)

COURSE ATTENDED


Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. MENANGANI TEKANAN EMOSI & MENGIMBANGI ANTARA KEPERLUAN KELUARGA DAN KERJA SEPANJANG TEMPOH PKP, Secara Dalam Talian Melalui Aplikasi Zoom (11 Jun 2021 - 11 Jun 2021)
  2. BENGKEL SIMULASI PEMANTAPAN & KESEDARAN RAWATAN KECEMASAN TINDAKAN DI MAKMAL , Bilik Cube , Wisma R&D (28 Aug 2023 - 28 Aug 2023)
External Course
NATIONAL
  1. C-MVP and Project Management Workshop for UM Innovate Grant Program, Cube , Level 21, Wisma R&D, University of Malaya (07 Jun 2022 - 08 Jun 2022)