
Curriculum Vitae
BIOGRAPHY
Awanis is an Associate Professor majoring in membrane technology and fabrication at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Malaya. She started working at UM as a lecturer since November 2004 and became a senior lecturer in 2011. She pioneered membrane fabrication research using phase inversion process in UM since 2011. Prior to that, she worked as a Plant Engineer at Hitachi Semiconductor Penang upon completion of her Bachelor Degree sponsored by Monbusho Scholarship (currently known as MEXT Japan). She received a PhD from Imperial College London, Masters in Environmental Biotechnology from University of Manchester (UMIST) and a Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering from Osaka University, Japan. Sekolah Tun Fatimah, Johor Bahru is her alma mater.
Awanis represented Malaysia in the ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women competition in 2014 due to her work in improving the availability and safe drinking water in ASEAN region through novel membranes. She was awarded Hitachi Research Fellowship by Hitachi Global Foundation in 2016 to perform research in collaboration with Membrane Research Centre, Kobe University and she received Yamaguchi University Visiting Scholar award and MEXT Global Networking award in partnership with Osaka University, both in 2019. Awanis was awarded the JSPS Bridge Fellowship Award in 2023 hosted by Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan. She was awarded a special grant in 2015 by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia through Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) special grant for disaster mitigation and prevention during flood using membrane technology. Awanis has been extensively involved in 16 research projects, in which she has been the Principal Investigator for 12 internal and external grants worth of more than RM1.5 million.
Awanis is a Chartered Engineer of Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), UK and a Professional Engineer of Board of Engineers Malaysia. She is currently an Exco of JSPS-JAAM and the member of the Board of Engineers Malaysia. Since 2004, Awanis served in a number of administrative positions including; chemical engineering undergraduate program coordinator, faculty auditor, undergraduate curriculum review committee, design project coordinator, lab coordinator, departmental quality manager, and the timetable coordinator. She has been the Head for the Center of Separation Science and Technology from January 2020 until December 2021.
Her recent research activities include 1. Membrane fabrication and modification 2. Membrane technology and separation 3. Separation processes 4. Water and wastewater treatment using membranes 5. Carbon dioxide capture using a membrane gas absorption process. Awanis has more than fifty published articles in ISI-indexed journals and she has presented papers in national and international conferences and seminars as a plenary speaker, invited speakers and oral presenters. Awanis is currently seconded at the Policy and Research Division, Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, where she can be reached via nurawanis.hashim@mohe.gov.my.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
- PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER, (Chemical Engineering)Lembaga Jurutera Malaysia
- PhD (London,UK)(2011), (MEMBRANE FABRICATION)Imperial College of Science,Technology and Medicine
- MSc (EnvTech)(Manchester,UK)(2004), (ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY)University of Manchester, United Kingdom
- BEng (ChemEng)(Osaka,Japan)(2001), (Chemical Engineering)Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
WORKING EXPERIENCE
- 01 Dec 2023 -
30 Nov 2025-Timbalan Setiausaha Bahagian
Bahagian Dasar dan Penyelidikan, Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (Kpt)
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
- Head01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 (Centre for Separation Science and Technology (Csst), Faculty of Engineering)
- Coordinator09 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
- Penyelaras Jadual Waktu Jabatan Kejuruteraan Kimia01 Aug 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
- Wakil Fakulti Hubungan Kerjasama MOU dan MOA antara UM dengan Osaka University01 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 (Deputy Dean (Research) Office, Faculty of Engineering)
- Penasihat Akademik20 Jul 2017 - 31 Dec 2020 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
- AJK Pelaksana dan Penyelaras Jabatan Jalinan Masyarakat19 Sep 2017 - 31 Dec 2020 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
- Acting Head of Department29 Aug 2018 - 30 Aug 2018 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
- AJK Pengajian Mahasiswa01 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2016 (Faculty)
- Design Project Coordinator02 Sep 2013 - 31 Dec 2016 (University Malaya)
- Wakil Jabatan Jawatankuasa Pengajian Mahasiswa (JPM)08 Aug 2016 - 30 Nov 2016 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
- Academic Advisory Panel01 Jan 2015 - 30 Nov 2016 (Dean Office, Faculty of Engineering)
- AJK Penyediaan Laporan SAR 2015 dan 201606 Mar 2015 - 30 Nov 2016 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
- Member of Undergraduate Curriculum Review Committee (Program of Chemical Engineering (Petroleum))08 Apr 2015 - 30 Nov 2016 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
- UM-JCORP Carnival 201602 Nov 2016 - 03 Nov 2016 (University Malaya)
- Member of Undergraduate Curriculum Review Committee (Program of Chemical Engineering)08 Apr 2015 - 30 Jun 2016 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
- Design Project Coordinator01 Feb 2011 - 30 Jun 2016 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
- AJK Pemilihan Kemasukan Bagi Program Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan Sesi 2016/201701 Jan 2016 - 30 Jun 2016 (Dean Office, Faculty of Engineering)
- Programme Coordinator01 Jan 2016 - 30 Jun 2016 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
- AJK Pemilihan Kemasukan Bagi Program Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan Sesi 2015/201608 Feb 2015 - 31 Dec 2015 (University Malaya)
- Faculty Auditor for Self-Audit20 Oct 2014 - 31 Dec 2015 (Faculty)
- Resource Person for EAC Task Force- Complex Problem Solving06 Apr 2015 - 31 Dec 2015 (Faculty)
- Programme Coordinator21 Aug 2015 - 31 Dec 2015 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
- Acting Head of Department28 Dec 2015 - 29 Dec 2015 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
- Faculty Auditor for Self-Audit23 Oct 2015 - 27 Nov 2015 (Deputy Dean (Development) Office, Faculty of Engineering)
- Programme Coordinator19 Aug 2014 - 18 Aug 2015 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
- Quality Manager01 Sep 2014 - 30 Jun 2015 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
- Member of EAC committee01 Jan 2015 - 30 Jun 2015 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
- Representative for HOD Board of Examiners20 Apr 2015 - 20 Apr 2015 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
- Undergraduate Promotion Committee13 Mar 2015 - 03 Apr 2015 (Dean Office, Faculty of Engineering)
- Panel Temuduga Kemasukan Ijazah Dasar dan Asasi Sesi 2014/201514 Mar 2014 - 13 Mar 2015 (University Malaya)
- Acting Head of Department05 Mar 2015 - 06 Mar 2015 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
- Ahli Jawatankuasa Unit Pengurusan Kualiti27 Mar 2014 - 31 Dec 2014 (Faculty)
- Academic advisory panel11 Nov 2013 - 10 Nov 2014 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
- Acting Head of Department02 Jan 2014 - 03 Jan 2014 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
- Instrumentation Lab Manager01 Sep 2011 - 31 Dec 2013 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
- Jawatankuasa Penyediaan Kertas Soalan Komponen Kimia Bagi Kemasukan Pelajar Sesi 2013/201416 Nov 2012 - 15 Oct 2013 (Dean Office, Faculty of Engineering)
- Panel Temuduga Kemsukan Ijazah Dasar Sesi 2013/2014 untuk pelajar antarabangsa05 Sep 2013 - 05 Sep 2013 (University Malaya)
- Departmental Timetable Coordinator 2011-201301 Sep 2011 - 31 Aug 2013 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
- AJK Penilaian Harga Perolehan Bekalan Melebihi RM200,000 untuk Jabatan Kimia, Fakulti Sains27 Aug 2012 - 26 Aug 2013 (University Malaya)
- Final Year Design Project Coordinator 2012-201316 Jul 2012 - 15 Jul 2013 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
- Panel Temuduga Kemasukan Ijazah Dasar Sesi 2013/201421 May 2013 - 23 May 2013 (University Malaya)
- Jawatankuasa Penambahbaikan Berterusan01 May 2011 - 13 Apr 2012 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
- Quality Manager01 Mar 2011 - 02 Sep 2011 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
- Safety Committee01 Mar 2011 - 01 Sep 2011 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
- Departmental Time Table Coordinator01 Oct 2004 - 23 Mar 2007 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
MEMBERSHIPS
- BOARD OF ENGINEERS MALAYSIA, MEMBERSince 2013 (National)
- APPLICATIONS OF NANOMATERIALS IN CLEAN ENERGY (ENERGIES-MDPI), CHIEF EDITOR/ EDITOR IN CHIEF2021 to 2022 (International)
- CHAIRMAN OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIR UNIT, MALAYSIA MEMBRANE SOCIETY (MYMEMBRANE), COMMITTEE MEMBER2020 to 2021 (National)
- THE INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, CHARTERED ENGINEER2020 to 2021 (International)
- JSPS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MALAYSIA, MEMBER2020 to 2021 (International)
- MALAYSIA MEMBRANE SOCIETY,2019 to 2020 (International)
- THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, MEMBER2017 to 2020 (International)
- MYMEMBRANE SOCIETY, COMMITTEE MEMBER2017 to 2019 (National)
- INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (IET), MEMBER2017 to 2018 (International)
- EUROPEAN MEMBRANE SOCIETY, MEMBER2012 to 2018 (International)
AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP
- Aun/Seed-Net Special Program Award for Research Against Covid-19 (Co-Researcher)2020, AUN/SEED-Net, (International)
- Yamaguchi University International Joint Project Award2019, Yamaguchi University, (International)
- Mext Global Asean Networking Award2019, Ministry of Higher Education Japan (MEXT) and Osaka University, (International)
- Excellence Service Award2019, Universiti Malaya
- Scientific Committee for Natcom 20162016, UTM, (National)
- Hitachi Fellowship Award2016, Hitachi Japan, (International)
- Certificate of Excellent Service2016, Universiti Malaya
- Excellence Service Award2015, Universiti Malaya
- Panel Interviewer for Japanese Government Scholarship Recepient2015, ALEPS and Japan Embassy, (National)
- Malaysian Representative Asean-Us Science Prize for Women2014, US Mission to ASEAN, (International)
- Scientific Committee for Natcom 20132013, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, (National)
- UM Excellence Award2011, Universiti Malaya
- Monbukagakusho Scholarship1997, Ministry of Education, Japan, (International)
PUBLICATIONS
Article in Journal
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Imtiaz, Aniqa; Othman, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan; Jilani, Asim; Khan, Imran Ullah; Kamaludin, Roziana; Ayub, Muhammad; Samuel, Ojo; Kurniawan, Tonni Agustiono; Hashim, NurAwanis; Puteh, Mohd Hafiz (2023). A critical review in recent progress of hollow fiber membrane contactors for efficient CO2 separations, CHEMOSPHERE. 325. doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138300
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Ullah, Aubaid; Hashim, Nur Awanis; Rabuni, Mohamad Fairus; Junaidi, Mohd Usman Mohd (2023). A Review on Methanol as a Clean Energy Carrier: Roles of Zeolite in Improving Production Efficiency, ENERGIES. 16(3). doi:10.3390/en16031482
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Zulkiflie, Farah Aqilah Md; Sarih, Norazilawati Muhamad; Hashim, Nur Awanis; Mohd Zubir, Mohd Nashrul; Abdullah, Shekh; Amin, Aida Sabrina Mohd (2023). Moisture Adsorption-Desorption Behaviour in Nanocomposite Copolymer Films, POLYMERS. 15(14). doi:10.3390/polym15142998
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Hashim, Aliah; Hashim, N. Awanis; Junaidi, Mohd Usman Mohd; Kamarudin, Diyana; Hussain, Mohd Azlan (2022). Exploration of cassava plant xylem for water treatment: preparation, characterization and filtration capability (vol 86, pg 1055, 2022), WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. 86(7), 1858-1858. doi:10.2166/wst.2022.327
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Kamarudin, Diyana; Hashim, N. Awanis; Ong, Boon Hoong; Che Hassan, Che Rosmani; Abdul Manaf, Norhuda (2022). Synthesis of silver nanoparticles stabilised by PVP for polymeric membrane application: a comparative study, MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY. . doi:10.1080/10667857.2021.1908768
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Kamarudin, Diyana; Hashim, N. Awanis; Ong, Boon Hoong; Faried, Miftah; Suga, Keishi; Umakoshi, Hiroshi; Mahari, Wan Adibah Wan (2022). Alternative fouling analysis of PVDF UF membrane for surface water treatment: The credibility of silver nanoparticles, JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE. 661. doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120865
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Kakihana, Y., Hashim, N. A., Mizuno, T., Anno, M., & Higa, M. (2021). Ionic Transport Properties of Cation-Exchange Membranes Prepared from Poly(vinyl alcohol-b-sodium Styrene Sulfonate). Membranes, 11(6), 13. doi: 10.3390/membranes11060452
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Kamarudin, D., Hashim, N. A., Ong, B. H., Kakihana, Y., Higa, M., & Matsuyama, H. (2021). Multiple effect of thermal treatment approach on PVDF membranes: Permeability enhancement and silver nanoparticles immobilization. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 9(4), 16. doi: 10.1016/j.jece.2021.105769
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Ramli, N. A., Hashim, N. A., Aroua, M. K., Shamiri, A., & Patah, M. F. A. (2021). The effects of 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bis (trifluoromethylsulfonyl) imide emim NTf2 IL: acetone compositions on the amount, homogeneity and chemical stability of immobilized IL in hollow fiber-supported ionic liquid membranes (SILMs). Chemical Engineering Communications, 208(7), 925-936. doi: 10.1080/00986445.2020.1722109
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Rashidi, H., Sulaiman, N. M. N., Hashim, N. A., Bradford, L., Asgharnejad, H., & Larijani, M. M. (2021). Wax removal from textile wastewater using an innovative hybrid baffle tank. Journal of the Textile Institute, 112(2), 223-232. doi: 10.1080/00405000.2020.1736484
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Nasir, N. A., Ling, J. H., Junaidi, M. U. M., Hashim, N. A., Hizzaddin, H. F., Rabuni, M. F., . . . Rohani, R. (2020). 1,3-Propane Diamine/1,4-Butane Diamine Cross-linking Modification of Polyimide Membrane for Hydrogen Selective Separation: Effect of Diamine Mixture Ratio. Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, 15(3). doi: 10.1002/apj.2411
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Ramli, N. A., Hashim, N. A., Aroua, M. K. (2020). Supported ionic liquid membranes (SILMs) as a contactor for selective absorption of CO2/O-2 by aqueous monoethanolamine (MEA). Separation and Purification Technology, 230, 9. doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2019.115849
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Ishak, Noor Fauziyah; Hashim, N. Awanis; Othman, Mohd. Hafiz Dzarfan; Sulaiman, Nik Meriam Nik (2023). Parametric optimization of alumina membrane fabricated via phase inversion for water treatment: Central Composite Design method, EMERGENT MATERIALS. . doi:10.1007/s42247-023-00490-3
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Abdul Nasir, Nur Adilah, Ahmed Alshaghdari, Ameen Gabr, Junaidi, Mohd Usman Mohd, Hashim, Nur Awanis, Rabuni, Mohamad Fairus and Rohani, Rosiah. "Miscible blend polyethersulfone/polyimide asymmetric membrane crosslinked with 1,3-diaminopropane for hydrogen separation" Journal of Polymer Engineering, vol. 41, no. 7, 2021, pp. 607-614.
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Abd Aziz, M.H., Othman, M.H.D., Alias, N.H., Nakayama, T., Shingaya, Y., Hashim, N.A., Kurniawan, T.A., Matsuura, T., Mukhlis A. Rahman, M., Juhana, J., (2020). Enhanced omniphobicity of mullite hollow fiber membrane with organosilane-functionalized TiO2 micro-flowers and nanorods layer deposition for desalination using direct contact membrane distillation. Journal of Membrane Science, 607, 118137.
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Aljumaily, M. M., Alsaadi, M. A., Hashim, N. A., Mjalli, F. S., Alsalhy, Q. F., Khan, A. L., & Al Harrasi, A. (2020). Superhydrophobic Nanocarbon based membrane with anti bacterial characteristics. Biotechnology Progress, e2963.
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Ishak, N.F., Hashim, N.A., Othman, M.H.D. (2020). Antifouling properties of hollow fibre alumina membrane incorporated with graphene oxide frameworks. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 8(4), 108
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Mohammed Alayan, H., Hussain, I.R. Hameed Kamil, F., Mohammed Aljumaily, M., Hashim, N.A., Proficiency of Few-Layered Graphene Oxide Nanosheets as Promising Sorbents for Dye Pollution Management
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N. Ain Ramli, N. Awanis Hashim, M. K. Aroua, A. Shamiri & M. F. Abdul Patah (2020) The effects of 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bis (trifluoromethylsulfonyl) imide [emim] [NTf2] IL: acetone compositions on the amount, homogeneity and chemical stability of immobilized IL in hollow fiber-supported ionic liquid membranes (SILMs), Chemical Engineering Communications
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Ramli, N.A., Hashim, N.A. and Aroua, M.K. (2020) Supported ionic liquid membranes (SILMs) as a contactor for selective absorption of CO2/O2 by aqueous monoethanolamine (MEA), Separation and Purification Technology, 230 (115849)
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Rashidi, H., Sulaiman, N.M.N., Hashim, N.A., Bradford, L., Asgharnejad, H., Larijani., M.M. (2020) Development of the ultra/nano filtration system for textile industry wastewater treatment. Membrane and water treatment. 11(5). 1-11.
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Rashidi, H., Sulaiman, N.M.N.,; Hashim, N.A., Bradford, L., Asgharnejad, H., Larijani, M.M. (2020). Wax removal from textile wastewater using an innovative hybrid baffle tank. Journal of the Textile Institute, 1-10.
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Abd Aziz, M.H., Othman, M.H.D., Hashim, N.A., Adam, M.R and Mustafa, A. (2019). Fabrication and characterization of mullite ceramic hollow fiber membrane from natural occurring ball clay. Applied Clay Science, 177, 51-62.
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Abd Aziz, MH; Othman, MHD; Hashim, NA; Rahman, MA; Jaafar, J; Hubadillah, SK; Tai, ZS 2019. Pretreated aluminium dross waste as a source of inexpensive alumina-spinel composite ceramic hollow fibre membrane for pretreatment of oily saline produced water. CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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Aljumaily, MM; Alsaadi, MA; Hashim, NA; Alsalhy, QF; Das, R; Mjalli, FS 2019. Embedded high-hydrophobic CNMs prepared by CVD technique with PVDF-co-HFP membrane for application in water desalination by DCMD. DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT
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K. M. W. Carolyn, M. U. M. Junaidi, N. A. Hashim, M. A. Hussain, Q1 F. Mohamed Zuki, B. Mohamed Jan, N. A. Abdul Nasir and A. L. Ahmad, "Water purification from lake water source using PES hollow fiber membrane", Waater Supply, In Press.
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Tai, Z. S., Abd Aziz, M. H., Othman, M. H. D., Mohamed Dzahir, M. I. H., Hashim, N. A., Koo, K. N., ... & Jaafar, J. (2019). Ceramic Membrane Distillation for Desalination. Separation & Purification Reviews, 1-40.
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Aljumaily, M. M., Alsaadi, M. A., Das, R., Hamid, S. B. A., Hashim, N. A., AlOmar, M. K., Alayan, M., Novikov, M., Alsalhy, Q. F., & Hashim, M. A. (2018). Optimization of the Synthesis of Superhydrophobic Carbon Nanomaterials by Chemical Vapor Deposition. Scientific reports, 8(1), 2771.
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Aljumaily, M. M., Alsaadi, M. A., Hashim, N. A., Alsalhy, Q. F., Mjalli, F. S., Atieh, M. A., & Al-Harrasi, A. (2018). PVDF-co-HFP/superhydrophobic acetylene-based nanocarbon hybrid membrane for seawater desalination via DCMD. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 138, 248 259. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.CHERD.2018.08.032
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Dzinun, H., Othman, M. H. D., Ismail, A. F., Puteh, M. H., A Rahman, M., Jaafar, J., ... & Hashim, N. A. (2018). Antifouling behavior and separation performance of immobilized TiO2 in dual layer hollow fiber membranes. Polymer Engineering & Science
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Gafri, H., Mohamed Zuki, F., Hashim, N.A., et al. (2018). Mechanism of bacterial adhesion on ultrafiltration membrane modified by natural antimicrobial polymers (chitosan) and combination with activated carbon (PAC). Reviews in Chemical Engineering, 0(0), pp. -. Retrieved 4 May. 2018, from doi:10.1515/revce-2017-0006
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Ramli, N. A., Hashim, N. A., & Aroua, M. K. (2018). Prediction of CO2/O2 absorption selectivity using supported ionic liquid membranes (SILMs) for gas liquid membrane contactor. Chemical Engineering Communications, 2015(3), 1-16.
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Ishak, N. F., Hashim, N. A., Othman, M. H. D., Monash, P., & Zuki, F. M. (2017). Recent progress in the hydrophilic modification of alumina membranes for protein separation and purification. Ceramics International, 43(1), 915-925.
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Mohtor, N. H., Othman, M. H. D., Ismail, A. F., Rahman, M. A., Jaafar, J., & Hashim, N. A. (2017). Investigation on the effect of sintering temperature on kaolin hollow fibre membrane for dye filtration. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 24(19), 15905-15917.
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SW Hasan, SM Said, AS Abu Bakar, MFM Sabri, IH Sajid & NA Hashim, (2017). Optimization of poly(vinylidene fluoride) membranes for enhanced power density of thermally driven electrochemical cells. Journal of Materials Science, 52(15), 1-13.
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Hasan, S. W., Said, S. M., Sabri, M. F. M., Bakar, A. S. A., Hashim, N. A., Hasnan, M. M. I. M., Pringle, J. M. & MacFarlane, D. R. (2016). High Thermal Gradient in Thermo-electrochemical Cells by Insertion of a Poly (Vinylidene Fluoride) Membrane. Scientific reports, 6(29328), 1-11.
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Rabuni, M. F., Nik Sulaiman, N. M., & Hashim, N. A. (2016). A systematic assessment method for the investigation of the PVDF membrane stability. Desalination and Water Treatment, 57(1), 1-12.
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Rashidi, H. R., Nik Sulaiman, N. M., Hashim, N. A., Che Hassan, C. R., & Davazdah Emami, S. (2016). Simulated textile (batik) wastewater pre-treatment through application of a baffle separation tank. Desalination and Water Treatment, 57(1), 151-160.
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Samsure, N. A., Hashim, N. A., Nik Sulaiman, N. M., & Chee, C. Y. (2016). Alkaline etching treatment of PVDF membrane for water filtration. RSC Advances, 6(26), 22153-22160.
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Samsure, N. A., Hashim, N. A., Sulaiman, N. M. N., Chee, C. Y. 2016. Alkaline etching treatment of PVDF membrane for water filtration. Rsc Advances
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Yee, Y. Y., Ching, Y. C., Rozali, S., Hashim, N. A., & Singh, R. (2016). Preparation and characterization of poly (lactic acid)-based composite reinforced with oil palm empty fruit bunch fiber and nanosilica. BioResources, 11(1), 2269-2286.
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Ardi, M. S., Aroua, M. K., & Hashim, N. A. (2015). Progress, prospect and challenges in glycerol purification process: a review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 42, 1164-1173.
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Datta, R. S., Said, S. M., Shahrir, S. R., Abdullah, N., Sabri, M. F. M., Balamurugan, S., Miyazaki, Y., Hayashi, K., Hashim, N. A., Habiba, U & Afifi. A. M. (2015). Ionic liquid entrapment by an electrospun polymer nanofiber matrix as a high conductivity polymer electrolyte. Rsc Advances, 5(60), 48217-48223.
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Ji, J., Liu, F., Hashim, N. A., Abed, M. M., & Li, K. (2015). Poly (vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) membranes for fluid separation. Reactive and Functional Polymers, 86, 134-153.
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Rahman, A., Ching, Y. C., Ching, K. Y., Hashim, N. A., Chakraborty, A. K., Chuah, C. H., & Liou, N. S. (2015). Surface modification of natural fiber using Bi2O3/TiO2 composite for photocatalytic self-cleaning. BioResources, 10(4), 7405-7418.
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Rashidi, H., GhaffarianHoseini, A., GhaffarianHoseini, A., Nik Sulaiman, N. M., Tookey, J., & Hashim, N. A. (2015). Application of wastewater treatment in sustainable design of green built environments: A review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 49, 845-856.
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H. Reza Rashidi, N. Meriam Nik Sulaiman, N. Awanis Hashim, C. Rosmani Che Hassan & M. Redzuan Ramli. 2014. Synthetic Reactive Dye Wastewater Treatment by Using Nano-Membrane Filtration. Journal of Desalination and Water Treatment: 1-10.
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M.F. Rabuni, N.M. Nik Sulaiman, M.K. Aroua, Ching Yern Chee, N. Awanis Hashim. 2014. Impact of in situ physical and chemical cleaning on PVDF membrane properties and performances, Chemical Engineering Science, 122(2015): 426-435.
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T.S. Ng, Y.C. Ching, N. Awanis, N. Ishenny, A. Rahmmah. 2014. Effect of bleaching condition on thermal properties and UV-transmittance of PVA/cellulose biocomposites, Mater. Res. Innov., 18(S6): 400-404
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H.R. Rashidi, N. M.N Sulaiman, N.A. Hashim and C.R. Che Hassan. 2013. Synthetic batik wastewater pre- treatment progress by using physical treatment. Advanced Materials Research 627: 394-398.
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Rabuni, M. F., Sulaiman, N. M. N., Aroua, M. K., Hashim, N. A. 2013. Effects of Alkaline Environments at Mild Conditions on the Stability of PVDF Membrane: An Experimental Study. Industrial Engineering Chemistry Research
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Rabuni, M.F., Nik Sulaiman, N.M., Aroua, M.K. and Hashim, N. Awanis. 2013. Effects of Alkaline Environments at Mild Conditions on the Stability of PVDF Membrane: An Experimental Study. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 52(45): 15874-15882.
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H.R. Rashidi, N.M.N Sulaiman and N.A. Hashim. 2012. Batik industry synthetic wastewater treatment using nanofiltration membrane. Procedia Engineering 44:2010-2012.
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N. Awanis Hashim, Fu Liu, M.R.M Abed and K. Li. 2012. Chemistry in spinning solutions: Surface modification of PVDF membranes during phase inversion. Journal of Membrane Science (415-416) 399-411.
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N.A. Hashim & K. Li. 2012. Chemistry in spinning solutions: Hydrophilic modification of PVDF hollow fibre membranes during phase inversion. Procedia Engineering 44 ( 2012 ) 351 354
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Fu Liu, N. Awanis Hashim, Yutie Liu, M.R. Moghareh Abed and K. Li. 2011. Progress in the production and modification of PVDF membranes. Journal of Membrane Science. Journal of Membrane Science 375 (1-2): 1-27.
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N. Awanis Hashim, Yutie Liu and K. Li. 2011. Preparation of PVDF hollow fiber membranes using SiO2 particles: The effect of acid and alkali treatment on the membrane performances. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 50(5): 3035-3040.
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N. Awanis Hashim, Yutie Liu and K. Li. 2011. Stability of PVDF hollow fibre membranes in sodium hydroxide aqueous solution. Chemical Engineering Science 66 (8): 1565-1575.
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N. Awanis Hashim, F. Liu and K. Li. 2009. A simplified method for preparation of hydrophilic PVDF membranes from an amphiphilic graft copolymer. Journal of Membrane Science 345(1-2) : 134-141.
Article in Proceeding
- N. Awanis Hashim, Fu Liu and Kang Li. Preparation of hydrophilic PVDF membrane: A novel simplified method. (Paper presented at the 7th International Conference in Membrane Science and Technology, 12-15 May, 2009, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia).
- N. Awanis Hashim, Fu Liu and Kang Li. The development of simplified process for the preparation of hydrophilic PVDF membranes (Paper presented at The Fifth Conference of Aseanean Membrane Society, 12-14 July, 2009, Kobe, Japan).
- Ngoh, G.C., Hashim, N.A. (2006). To study the effect of variables on the growth kinetics in a fed-batch system. Proceedings of 11th APPChE Congress, Asian Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering, Kuala Lumpur, 27th - 30th August 2006, 395.
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Downstream Processes (protein separation, membrane technology)
- Membrane Technology (optimisation and application)
- Polymeric membrane fabrication (polymer, PVDF, membrane, fabrication, characterization)
RESEARCH PROJECT
National
- 2020 - 2023, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-IISSDevelopment Of Dolomite-based Filtration System For Drinking Water Application ( Co-Researcher)
- 2021 - 2022, Partnership GrantDescription Of Origin, Composition, Identification And Potential Mitigation Methods Of Palm ( Co-Researcher)
- 2012 - 2014, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)Inorganic particles addition as a route to prepare hydrophilic PVDF membranes ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2011 - 2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)Chemical and thermal stability of PVDF membranes ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2012 - 2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)Waste Recovery and Treatment Processing Industry by Membrane Technology ( Consultant)
- 2012 - 2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)Carbon dioxide capture and transformation ( Consultant)
- 2012 - 2013, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)Chemical and thermal stability studies on PVDF membranes ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2006 - 2008, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)Hydrolysis of Sago Waste to Glucose ( Consultant)
- 2006 - 2008, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)Optimization of Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) for Rubber Processing Effluent Treatment ( Consultant)
International
- 2020 - 2021, International FundingDesign And Development Of Aerosol Collector During Dental Treatment For Covid-19 Prevention ( Co-Researcher)
- 2007 - 2010, MOHEFabrication of hydrophilic PVDF membranes ( Principal Investigator(PI))
CONSULTANCY PROJECT
- Expert Review - Neste Corporation - Reviewing The Potential of Sludge Palm Oil as Feedstock for Biodiesel Production, Neste Corporation01 Dec 2020 - 01 Dec 2021 (International)
- Guidelines for Industries/Companies in Managing Chemical Engineering and Chemistry Industrial Training (Internship Programme), Malaysian Productivity Center01 Aug 2019 - 01 Aug 2019 (National)
- Jsps Asian Core Program (Water Quality Group), University of Malaya and Kyoto University01 Jan 2012 - 01 Jan 2015 (International)
- Jsps Asian Core Program (Water Quality Group), University of Malaya and Kyoto University01 Jan 2012 - 01 Jan 2015 (International)
- Technical Expert Panel for Technical Opinion Programme Cidb, CREAM (CIDB)01 Feb 2011 - 01 Feb 2012 (National)
PAPER PRESENTED
INVITED SPEAKER
- Surface modification of polymeric membranes for water and wastewater treatment, 2nd Symposium in Blue Energy Center at Yamaguchi University, Yamaguchi University, Japan (International) (18 Mar 2019 - 18 Mar 2019)
- Fabrication and surface modification using polymeric membranes for water treatment, International Workshop On Micro and Nanostructured Smart Materials For Water Treatment 2017, Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, UM (National) (24 Oct 2017 - 25 Oct 2017)
ORAL PRESENTER
- Parametric Study Of Flat-Sheet Alumina Membrane Fabricated Via Phase Inversion For Water Filtration, National Congress on Membrane Technology 2016 (NATCOM2016), Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC) Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (National) (24 Aug 2016 - 25 Aug 2016)
- Supported Ionic Liquids Membrane (SILMs) Using [Emim][Tf2n] ILS For CO2 Capture And Prevention Of MEA Oxidation In Gas-Liquid Membrane Contactor, National Congress on Membrane Technology 2016 (NATCOM2016), Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (amtec) Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (National) (24 Aug 2016 - 25 Aug 2016)
- Incorporation of graphene oxide in the preparation of hydrophilic PVDF membrane, 4th IWA Regional Conference on Membrane Technology 2014, IWA (International) (02 Dec 2014 - 06 Dec 2014)
- Incorporation of Silicon Dioxide in the preparation of PVDF hydrophilic membrane, 11th International Conference on Membrane Science and Technology , Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (International) (27 Aug 2013 - 29 Aug 2013)
POSTER PRESENTER
- A Comparative Study of Imidazolium Based Ionic Liquids (ILs) as Supporting Phase in Supported Ionic Liquids Membrane (SILMs) and It Stability for CO2 Capture:COSMO-RS and SEM Analysis, Euromembrane Conference 2015, RWTH Aachen University (International) (06 Dec 2015 - 10 Sep 2015)
- One-step hydrophilic PVDF membrane fabrication from graphene oxide, Euromembrane Conference 2015, RWTH Aachen University (International) (06 Sep 2015 - 10 Sep 2015)
- Effect of KOH on SiO2 removal from PVDF membrane, 2nd International Conference on Desalination using Membrane Technology, ELSEVIER (International) (26 Jul 2015 - 29 Jul 2015)
- Stability of PVDF Membrane in Alkaline Environment, International Membrane Science and technology Conference (IMSTEC), Membrane Society of Australasia (International) (25 Nov 2013 - 29 Nov 2013)
- Rashidi, H., Nik Sulaiman, N.M., Hashim, N.A. and Che Hassan, C.R. Synthetic Batik Wastewater Pretreatment Progress by using Physical Treatment. , International Conference on Applied Mechanics, Materials, and Manufacturing & The 2nd International Conference on Textile Engineering and Materials (International) (17 Nov 2012 - 18 Nov 2012)
- Rashidi, H.R., Nik Sulaiman, N.M. and Hashim, N.A. Batik Industry Synthetic Wastewater Treatment using Nano Filtration. , Euro Membrane 2012 Conference, Elsevier and Imperial College London (International) (23 Sep 2012 - 27 Sep 2012)
- To study the effect of variables on the growth kinetics in a fed-batch system, 11th APPChE Congress, Asian Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering, (01 Mar 2006)
PRESENTER
- Preventing Oxidative Degradation of MEA during CO2 Capture by Supported Ionic Liquid Membrane, The 10th Conference of Aseanian Membrane Society (AMS10), Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Graduate School of Engineering Kobe University (International) (26 Jul 2016 - 29 Jul 2016)
- Mechanism of membrane fouling and cleaning in mobile ultrafiltration pl ant for water treatment, PERSIDANGAN KAJIAN BENCANA BANJIR 2014, Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT) Tahun 2015 Resource Sustainability Research Alliance Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (National) (04 Apr 2016 - 06 Apr 2016)
- Hashim, N.A. and Li, K. Chemistry in spinning solutions: Hydrophilic modification of PVDF hollow fibre membranes during phase inversion., Euro Membrane 2012 Conference, Elsevier and Imperial College London (International) (23 Sep 2012 - 27 Sep 2012)
- Preparation of hydrophilic PVDF membrane: A Novel Simplified Method., 7th International Conference in Membrane Science and Technology (01 Mar 2009)
- The development of simplified process for the preparation of hydrophilic PVDF., The Fifth Conference of Aseanean Membrane Society (01 Mar 2009)
- The development of hydrophilic PVDF membranes for protein separation, 9th Network Young Membrains Meeting, Network Young Membrains (International) (26 Sep 2007 - 28 Sep 2007)
OTHERS
- Watershed Management , JSPS Asian CORE Program (5th Comprehensive Symposium) (International) (18 Nov 2015 - 22 Nov 2015)
ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES
Evaluation
- (2019) Reviewer Reactive and Functional Polymers , (Reviewer)
- (2015) Reviewer for Journal of Water Process Engineering , (Reviewer)
- (2015) Polyvinyl Alcohol-Crosslinked Polyvinylidene Fluoride Hollow Fiber Membrane for Crude Palm Oil Refining (Rabiah Assyamiyah binti Azmi), (External Examiner)
- (2015) Assessment of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCS) in Multi-Storu (Raja Zirwatul 'Adawiah bt Raja Ibrahim), (Internal Examiner)
- (2015) Effect of Weathering on Mechanical Properties of UHMWPE Composite (Nor Farah Lisa), (Internal Examiner)
- (2015) External examiner and viva-voce: Incorporation of Titanium Dioxide Nanorods in Regenerated Cellulose Membrane for Photocatalysis Application (Mohamad Azuwa bin Mohamed), (External Examiner)
- (2015) Study of Pariculate Matter Emission Generated from Chemical Mixing in Insulator Manufacturing Industry. (Norsyahima bt Sulaiman), (Internal Examiner)
- (2015) Reviewer for Journal of Membrane Science, (Reviewer)
- (2015) A Mechanistic Model for Carbon Steel Corrosion Rate in Aqueous Carbonated Solution of Activated Mdea and Activated Dea (Lubna Ghalib Abdulkhaleq), (Internal Examiner)
- (2015) Journal for Reactive and Functional Polymers, (Reviewer)
- (2015) Hydrodynamic Modelling of Cold Model o Dual Fluidized Bed Gasifiers (DFBGS) (Siddhartha Shresta), (Internal Examiner)
- (2014) Indoor air pollutant sources in nursery environment and their health impacts on children and babies, (Internal Examiner)
- (2014) Reactive and Functional Polymers (Impact factor: 2.82), (Reviewer)
- (2014) Journal of Membrane Science (Impact factor: 4.9), (Reviewer)
- (2013) Scientific Committee for 11TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MEMBRANE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY(MST 2013) , (Scientific Committee)
- (2013) Referee for Jurnal Teknologi Article Special Edition (Recent Research in Engineering): EFFECT OF DIFFERENT LIGHT WAVELENGTH ON THE GROWTH OF MARINE MICROALGAE, (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
- (2019) Pengerusi Jawatan Kuasa Unit Income Generation, My Membrane Society, National
- (2017) Invited Speaker for International Workshop on Micro and nano-structured smart materials for water treatment Registration, Nanocatalysis Centre University of Malaya, International
- (2014) Comprehensive Symposium 4 (CS4) , Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Asian Core Program
- (2013) Committee member for Water Quality, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) , International
- (2013) Co-chairperson for 11TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MEMBRANE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MST 2013), Aseanian Membrane Society, International
- (2013) Co-chairperson for llTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MEMBRANE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MST 2013), Membrane Science and Society Asia
- (2013) Scientific Committee for 11TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MEMBRANE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY(MST 2013), Membrane Science and Society Asia
- (2012) Reviewer for SOMChE 2012, Universiti Malaysia Sabah
- (2012) Technical Committee Members for the 4th AUN/SEED-Net Regional Conference on Chemical Engineering, University of Malaya (Malaysia), De La Sallee University (Manila) and AUN/SEED-Net Jica
- (2012) Technical Committee Member for The International Conference on Advanced Material Engineering & Technology (ICAMET) 2012, University Malaysia Perlis
- (2012) Chairperson for Euro Membrane 2012 Conference, Elsevier and Imperial College London
- (2012) Chairperson for the 4th AUN/SEED-Net Regional Conference on Chemical Engineering, University Malaya (Malaysia), De La Sallee University (Manila) and JICA
Contribution to event
- (2021) International Scientific Committee, International, (Event Organiser)
SUPERVISION
Postgraduate Student
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(2021) THERMAL TREATMENT APPROACH IN IMMOBILIZING SILVER NANOPARTICLES INTO POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE MEMBRANES FOR BIOFOULING MITIGATION DURING WATER TREATMENT, NUR DIYANA AQILAH BINTI KAMARUDIN
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(2018) SUPPORTED IMIDAZOLIUM-BASED IONIC LIQUID MEMBRANES AS A CONTACTOR FOR THE SELECTIVE ABSORPTION OF CO2 BY AQUEOUS MONOETHANOLAMINE, NURUL AIN BINTI RAMLI
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(2018) SUPER-HYDROPHOBIC CARBON-NANOMATERIAL TO IMPROVE SEA WATER DESALINATION BY DIRECT CONTACT MEMBRANE DISTILLATION, MUSTAFA MOHAMMED KHALAF
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(2018) Immobilization of Silver Nanoparticles In Polymeric Membrane For Flood Water Treatment During Natural Disasters, NUR DIYANA AQILAH BINTI KAMARUDIN
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(2017) PLA REINFORED WITH ORGANIC FILLERS FOR BREATHEABILITY PERFORMANCE OF PACKAGING FILM APPLICATION, YEE YIN YIN
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(2016) Immobilization of silver nanoparticles in polymeric membrane for flood water treatment during natural disasters, Nur Diyana Aqilah binti Kamaruddin
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(2014) Bioseparation And Purification Of Processing Through The Fabrication Of Hydrophilic And High Performance Ceramic Membranes, Noor Fauziyah binti Ishak
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(2014) Application of Hybrid Membrane System to Treat Simulated Batik Wastewater, HAMIDREZA RASHIDI
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(2013) Membrane contactor for carbon dioxide capture, Nurul Ain Ramli
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(2010) Batik wastewater treatment, Hamid Reza Rashidi
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(2018) WATER FILTRATION USING TROPICAL PLANT, ALIAH BINTI HASHIM
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(2018) EFFECTIVE HYDROGEN GAS SEPARATION SYSTEM VIA BLEND POLYMERIC MEMBRANE MODIFIED WITH DIAMINE, NUR 'ADILAH BINTI ABDUL NASIR
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(2015) INCORPORATION OF SILICON DIOXIDE AND GRAPHENE OXIDE IN THE PREPARATION OF HYROPHILIC POLYVINYLDENE FLOURIDE MEMBRANE, NURUL 'ALWANI BINTI SAMSURE
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(2012) Incorporation of metal oxides in the preparation of hydrophilic PVDF membrane, Nurul Alwani Samsure
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(2011) Stability studies of PVDF membranes in caustic environment, Mohamad Fairus Rabuni
Under Graduate Students
- (2021) KIL4003 FINAL YEAR PROJECT
- (2021) KIL4002 DESIGN PROJECT
- (2012) Incorporation of metal oxides particles in the preparation of hydrophilic PVDF membranes
- (2012) Chemical stability and morphology changes of hydrophobic PVDF membranes
- (2011) Stability of PVDF membranes in caustic environment
- (2011) New pre-treatment method for batik wastewater treatment
TEACHING
Bachelor
- (2021) KIL4013 - Membrane Technology and Processes
- (2021) KIL3007 - Separation Processes Ii
- (2019) KIL1008 - Physical and Analytical Chemistry Ii
- (2019) KIL3007 - Separation Processes Ii
- (2019) KKEK2233 - Physical and Analytical Chemistry Ii
- (2018) KIL1008 - Physical and Analytical Chemistry Ii
- (2018) KIL3007 - Separation Processes Ii
- (2017) KKEK3159 - Separation Process Ii
- (2016) KKEK2233 - Physical and Analytical Chemistry Ii
- (2016) KKEK4281 - Design Project
- (2016) KKEK4333 - Membrane Teknology and Processes
- (2015) KKEK2233 - Physical and Analytical Chemistry Ii
- (2015) KKEK4281 - Design Project
- (2015) KKEK4333 - Membrane Teknology and Processes
- (2014) KKEK2233 - Physical and Analytical Chemistry Ii
- (2013) KKEK2233 - Physical and Analytical Chemistry Ii
- (2013) KKEK4333 - Membrane Teknology and Processes
- (2012) KKEK1135 - Physical and Analytical Chemistry 1
- (2012) KKEK2233 - Physical and Analytical Chemistry Ii
- (2012) KKEK4281 - Design Project
- (2011) KKEK2233 - Physical and Analytical Chemistry Ii
- (2007) KKEK1133 - Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry
- (2006) KKEK1111 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I
- (2006) KKEK1133 - Organic and Industrial Chemistry
- (2006) KKEK2232 - Physical Chemistry Ii
- (2006) KKEK3130 - Biotechnology
- (2006) KKEK3171 - Laboratory and Communications Ii
- (2005) KKEK2232 - Physical Chemistry Ii
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES
- Jk Penilaian Teknikal dan Spesifikasi Anylogic, (23 Dec 2015)
- Jk Penilaian Teknikal dan Spesifikasi, (28 Aug 2015)
- Dialog Bencana Banjir, (28 May 2015)
- Dialog Perubahan Iklim dan Air, (22 May 2015)
- Persidangan Pengurusan Bencana Banjir Kelantan, (14 Feb 2015 - 16 Feb 2015)
- Motivational Speaker for One-Step to Japan Programme, (12 Jan 2014)
- Ketua Program Jalinan Khidmat Masyarakat Berbentuk Bantuan Rundingan dan Kemudahan Kepada Pelajar Mrsm Tun Ghafar Baba Jasin, (29 Apr 2013 - 31 Dec 2013)
- Jsps Asian Core Program (Water Quality Group), Committee Member, (01 Jan 2012)
- Technical Expert Panel for Technical Opinion Programme Cidb, Technical Advisor, (01 Oct 2011)