Curriculum Vitae

DR. AZIMAH BINTI OMAR

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Electrical Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering
  • 03-2246 3453

BIOGRAPHY

 

Dr. Azimah Omar received her B.Eng. degree in Electrical & Electronics and M.Sc. in Electrical Power Engineering from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). 2017 she completed her Ph.D. in Electrical, Electronics & Systems Engineering from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. She is currently a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Fac. of Engineering UM and Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE) University of Malaya Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC). Her research interests include solar photovoltaic systems & technologies, nanomaterials & nanotechnology, solar cell modelling & optimization, and solar cell fabrication, characterization & analysis. She is also involved in solar PV module testing for industries using Electroluminescence equipment. She is an active and recognized Reviewer for the Journal of Materials Research, Heliyon Elsevier Journal, Nanotechnology Journal (IOP Publishing), and Materials Chemistry & Physics Elsevier Journal. She is also a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), USA, and a Graduate Engineer of the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM). In January 2020, she was selected to join DAAD DIES ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants in Malaysia (Remote Seminar) organized by the University of Cologne, Germany. After completing three-section courses, she is officially in the DAAD DIES ProGRANT Alumni Community.

 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • NANO-MATERIALS
    Solar Cell Materials, Carbon Materials
  • SOLAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
    Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell, Fabrication and Testing
  • SOLAR CELL & MODULE TESTING
    PHOTOVOLTAIC

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD(Electrical, Electronic & Systems Engineering), (Electrical)
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
  • MSc(Electrical Power Engineering), (Electrical)
    Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
  • B.Eng(Electrical and Electronics)(Hons), (Electrical)
    Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Teknikal ISO 17025 Bagi Makmal Pengujian Electroluminescence (Technical Manager)
    08 Feb 2024 - 07 Feb 2027 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    22 Aug 2022 - 21 Aug 2024 (Universiti Malaya Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre, Universiti Malaya Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre)
  • Committee Members
    01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 (UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Chairman
    12 Sep 2023 - 12 Sep 2023 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    14 Feb 2023 - 14 Feb 2023 (Universiti Malaya Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre, Universiti Malaya Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre)
  • Chairman
    09 Feb 2023 - 09 Feb 2023 (Universiti Malaya Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre, Universiti Malaya Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre)
  • Committee Members
    31 Jan 2023 - 31 Jan 2023 (Universiti Malaya Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre, Universiti Malaya Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre)
  • Committee Members
    19 Dec 2022 - 19 Dec 2022 (International)
  • Committee Members
    06 Dec 2022 - 07 Dec 2022 (International)
  • Committee Members
    14 Jul 2022 - 14 Jul 2022 (Universiti Malaya Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre, Universiti Malaya Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre)
  • Chairman
    16 Feb 2022 - 16 Feb 2022 (Universiti Malaya Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre, Universiti Malaya Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre)
  • Committee Members
    22 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 (Universiti Malaya Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre, Universiti Malaya Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre)
  • Mesyuarat Task Force Khas CHRA
    14 Feb 2020 - 14 Feb 2020 (University Malaya)
  • Respondent for Chemical Health Risk Assessment (CHRA) of Solar Cell Laboratory, Level 4, HICoE UMPEDAC, Wisma R&D, University of Malaya
    14 Feb 2020 - 14 Feb 2020 (UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Conference Committee for the International Scientific Forum 2019 (ISF2019) organized by HICoE UMPEDAC and University of Malaya
    16 Dec 2019 - 17 Dec 2019 (UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Workshop Technical Review Chair for the International Scientific Forum 2019 (ISF2019) from 16-17th December in Malacca, Malaysia (Topic: Electron Transport in 3rd Generation Solar Cell), organized by HICoE UMPEDAC and University of Malaya
    09 May 2019 - 17 Dec 2019 (UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Sebutharga Pakej Bengkel 1 Hari Setengah Pada 16 Dan 17 Disember (ISF)
    25 Nov 2019 - 25 Nov 2019 (UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Sebutharga Pembekalan (1) Satu Unit Thermal Camera For Drones Beserta Aksesori Untuk Pengukuran Data Di Bangunan Wisma R&D, UM
    06 Aug 2019 - 06 Aug 2019 (UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Sebutharga Pembekalan (1) Satu Unit Thermal Camera For Drones Beserta Aksesori Untuk Pengukuran Data Di Bangunan Wisma R&D, UM
    28 Mar 2019 - 28 Mar 2019 (UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Technical Committee for 5th IET International Conference on Clean Energy and Technology (CEAT 2018), organized by UMPEDAC and University of Malaya
    05 Sep 2018 - 06 Sep 2018 (UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))

MEMBERSHIPS

  • BOARD OF ENGINEERS MALAYSIA, GRADUATE ENGINEER
    Since 2019 (National)
  • IEEE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, MEMBER
    2019 to 2024 (International)
  • IEEE, MEMBER
    2007 to 2024 (International)
  • NETWORK OF HISTORIC CITIES AGAINST PLASTIC WASTE (HISCAP), BIO-PLASTICS EUROPE (EU HORIZON 2020), MEMBERSHIP
    2020 to 2023 (International)
  • IEEE, STUDENT MEMBER
    2008 to 2009 (International)
  • IEEE, STUDENT MEMBER
    2007 to 2007 (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • DAAD DIES ProGRANT Alumni Community from University of Cologne, Germany
    University of Cologne, Germany, 2020 (International)
  • Elsevier Reviewer Recognition Award (Heliyon, February 2017) from The Editors of Heliyon
    Elsevier Journal, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2018 (International)
  • Elsevier Reviewer Recognition Award (Materials Chemistry and Physics, November 2015) from The Editors of Materials Chemistry And Physics
    Elsevier Journal, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2016 (International)
  • Recipient of Zamalah Universiti Penyelidikan Scholarship (2012-2014)
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2012 (University)
  • Recipient of Skim Rancangan Latihan Kakitangan Awam
    Universiti Sains Malaysia & MOHE, 2008 (University)
  • Silver Medal in Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE 2007), PWCTC, KL, Malaysia. Organized by MARS, project title: Testing Method & Optimization of Ignition System Parameters inside CNG-DI Engine. (Norman Mariun, Azimah Omar, Nasrullah Khan, Ishak Aris)
    MARS, Malaysia, 2007 (National)
  • Gold Medal in the Invention & New Product Exposition (INPEX 2007), Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 6-9 June 2007. Project title: Testing Method and Optimization of Ignition System Parameters inside CNG-DI Engine. (Norman Mariun, Azimah Omar, Nasrullah Khan, Ishak Aris)
    Invention & New Product Exposition (INPEX), 2007 (International)
  • Silver Medal in Pameran Penyelidikan Fakulti Kejuruteraan UPM (PPFK 2006). Project title: Testing Method & Optimization of Ignition System Parameters inside the CNG-DI Engine.
    Fakulti Kejuruteraan, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2006 (University)
  • Special Award for Best Invention in Environmental Innovation Category during International Invention & Innovation Exhibition (ITEX 2006). Project title: CNG-DI Engine & Transmissions.
    ITEX, 2006 (International)
  • Gold Medal in Environmental & Renewable Energy Category during International Invention & Innovation Exhibition (ITEX 2006). Project title: CNG-DI Engine & Transmissions.
    ITEX, 2006 (International)
  • Silver Medal in Pameran Rekacipta Penyelidikan & Inovasi 2006 (PRPI 2006) UPM. Project title: Testing Method & Optimization of Ignition System Parameters inside CNG-DI Engine
    Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2006 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Mahalingam, S.; Manap, A.; Lau, K. S.; Omar, A.; Chelvanathan, P.; Chia, C. H.; Amin, N.; Mathews, I. J.; Afandi, N. F.; Rahim, N. A. (2022). Mixture deposition method for graphene quantum dots-based dye-sensitized solar cell, ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA. 404. doi:10.1016/j.electacta.2021.139732
  2. Mahalingam, Savisha; Low, Foo Wah; Omar, Azimah; Manap, Abreeza; Rahim, Nasrudin Abd; Tan, Chun Hui; Abdullah, Huda; Voon, Chun Hong; Rokhmat, Mamat; Wibowo, Edy; Oon, Cheen Sean (2022). Zinc oxide/graphene nanocomposite as efficient photoelectrode in dye-sensitized solar cells: Recent advances and future outlook, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH. . doi:10.1002/er.7722
  3. 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
  4. Mahalingam, S., Manap, A., Omar, A., Low, F. W., Afandi, N. F., Chia, C. H., & Rahim, N. A. (2021). Functionalized graphene quantum dots for dye-sensitized solar cell: Key challenges, recent developments and future prospects. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 144, 21. doi: 10.1016/j.rser.2021.110999
  5. Omar, A., Ali, M. S., & Abd Rahim, N. (2020). Electron transport properties analysis of titanium dioxide dye-sensitized solar cells (TiO2-DSSCs) based natural dyes using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy concept: A review. Solar Energy, 207, 1088-1121. doi: 10.1016/j.solener.2020.07.028
  6. Omar, A., Fakir, M. S., Hamdan, K. S., Rased, N. H., & Abd Rahim, N. (2020). Chemical, optical and photovoltaic properties of TiO2/reduced graphene oxide photoanodes sensitized with Roselle and N719 dyes for dye-sensitized solar cell application. Pigment & Resin Technology, 49(4), 315-324. doi: 10.1108/prt-08-2019-0072
  7. Omar, Azimah; Fakir, Muhamad Saipul; Hamdan, Khairus Sylfa; Rased, Nurul Hidayah; Abd Rahim, Nasrudin (2020). Chemical, optical and photovoltaic properties of TiO2/reduced graphene oxide photoanodes sensitized with Roselle and N719 dyes for dye-sensitized solar cell application, PIGMENT & RESIN TECHNOLOGY. 49(4), 315-324. doi:10.1108/PRT-08-2019-0072
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. Mahalingam, S., Manap, A., Omar, A., Low, F. W., Afandi, N. F., Chia, C. H., Rahim, N. A. (2021). Functionalized graphene quantum dots for dye-sensitized solar cell: Key challenges, recent developments and future prospects. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 144, 110999. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2021.110999
  3. Omar, A., Ali, M. S., & Rahim, N. A. (2020). Electron transport properties analysis of titanium dioxide dye-sensitized solar cells (TiO2-DSSCs) based natural dyes using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy concept: A review. Solar Energy, 207, 1088-1121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2020.07.028
  4. Abdullah, H., Mahalingam, S., Omar, A., Razali, M. Z., Bolhan, A., & Shaari, S. (2016). Influence of graphene (0.01 wt.%) on structural, morphological and photovoltaic properties of TiO2-based DSSC using electrolyte gel. Materials Science Forum, 846, 298-307, Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland. DOI:10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.846.298
  5. Mahalingam, S., Abdullah, H., Razali, M. Z., Yarmo, M. A., Shaari, S., & Omar, A. (2016). Structural, morphological, photovoltaic and electron transport properties of ZnO-based DSSC with different concentrations of MWCNTs. Materials Science Forum, 846, 283-291. Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland. DOI:10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.846.283
  6. Abdullah, H., Ariyanto, N. P., Yuliarto, B., Asshaari, I., Omar, A., & Razali, M. Z. (2015). Influence of structural and chemical properties on electron transport in mesoporous ZnO-based dye-sensitized solar cell. Ionics, 21, 251-261. DOI:10.1007/s11581-014-1171-7
  7. Abdullah, H., Atiqah, N. A., Omar, A., Asshaari, I., Mahalingam, S., Razali, M. Z., Shaari, S., Mandeep, J. S., & Misran, H. (2015). Structural, morphological, electrical and electron transport studies in ZnO-rGO (wt % = 0.01, 0.05 and 0.1) based dye-sensitized solar cell. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 26(4), 2263-2270. DOI:10.1007/s10854-015-2679-y
  8. Mahalingam, S., Abdullah, H., Omar, A., Nawi, N. A. M., Shaari, S., Muchtar, A., & Asshaari, I. (2015). Effect on morphology on SnO2/MWCNT-based DSSC performance with various annealing temperatures. Advanced Materials Research, 1107, 649-654. Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland. DOI:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1107.649
  9. Abdullah, H., Mahalingam, S., Omar, A., Razali, M. Z., Shaari, S., & Asshari, I. (2014). Platinum-incorporating graphene counter electrode for In2O3-based DSSC with various annealing temperatures. Advanced Materials Research, 911, 266-270. Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland. DOI:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.911.266
  10. Abdullah, H., Omar, A., Razali, M. Z., & Yarmo, M. A. (2014). Photovoltaic properties of ZnO photoanode incorporating with CNTs for dye-sensitized solar cell application. Ionics, 20, 1023-1030. DOI:10.1007/s11581-013-1038-3
  11. Omar, A. & Abdullah, H. (2014). Electron transport analysis in zinc oxide-based dye-sensitized solar cells: A review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 31, 149-157. DOI:10.1016/j.rser.2013.11.031
  12. Omar, A., Abdullah, H., Shaari, S., Razali, M. Z., & Taha, M. R. (2014). Growth and structural properties of ZnO-SWCNTs produced by chemical bath deposition and sol-gel methods. Advanced Materials Research, 895, 460-473. Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland. DOI:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.895.460
  13. Razali, M. Z., Abdullah, H., Shaari, S., Taha, M. R., Omar, A., & Yarmo M. A. (2014). Effect of heat treatment on CNT/TiO2 photoelectrode for dye-sensitized solar cells application. Journal of Nano Research, 28, 151-162. Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland. DOI:10.4028/www.scientific.net/JNanoR.28.151
  14. Abdullah, H., Omar, A., Yarmo, M. A., Shaari, S., & Taha, M. R. (2013). Structural and morphological studies of zinc oxide incorporating single-walled carbon nanotubes as a nanocomposite thin film. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 24(9), 3603-3610, DOI:10.1007/s10854-013-1291-2
  15. Omar, A., Abdullah, H., Shaari, S., & Taha, M. R. (2013). Characterization of zinc oxide dye-sensitized solar cell incorporation with single-walled carbon nanotubes. Journal of Materials Research, 28(13), 1753-1760. DOI:10.1557/jmr.2013.25
  16. Omar, A., Abdullah, H., Yarmo, M. A., Shaari, S., & Taha, M. R. (2013). Morphological and electron transport studies in ZnO dye-sensitized solar cell incorporating multi- and single-walled carbon nanotubes. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 46, 165503 (8 pages). DOI:10.1088/0022-3727/46/16/165503
Chapter in Books
  1. Mahalingam, S., Omar, A., Manap, A., & Rahim, N. A. (2022). Functional Materials from Carbon, Inorganic, and Organic Sources Methods and Advances. In Dhoble, S., Nande, A., Kalyani, N. T., Tiwari, A., Arof, A. (Eds.) Synthesis and applications of carbon-polymer composites and nanocomposite functional materials (pp. 71-105). Elsevier
  2. Abdullah, H., Omar, A., Asshaari, I., Yarmo, M. A., Razali, M. Z., Shaari, S., Mahalingam, S., & Bolhan, A. (2014). Annealing effect on the structural, morphological and photovoltaic properties of ZnO-CNTs nanocomposite thin films. In T. Ohji, M. Singh & S. Mathur (Eds.), Advanced Processing and Manufacturing Technologies for Nanostructured and Multifunctional Materials, Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings (pp. 153-162). Hoboken, NJ, USA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. DOI:10.1002/9781119040354.ch17. Vol. 35, Issue 6.
Article in Proceeding
  1. Omar, A., Ali, M.S., Rahim, N.A. (2023) Degradation Types of Solar Photovoltaic Modules and Their Identification Techniques: A Review. Proceeding of the 11th International Symposium on Applied Engineering and Sciences (SAES2023) (pp. 302-303). Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2023.
  2. Wei Lun Ng, Anis Salwa Mohd khairuddin, noraisyah BINTI MOHAMED SHAH, Azimah Omar, Mohd Syukri Ali, N.A. Rahim (2023). Automated Defects Classification of Photovoltaic Modules Using YOLOV7 Model. 4th International Conference on Innovations in Power and Advanced Computing Technologies (i-PACT 2023), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  3. Omar, A., Fakir, M.S., Hamdan, K.S., Rased, N.H., N A Rahim, N.A. (2021). Photovoltaic performances and lifetime analysis of TiO2/rGO DSSCs sensitized with Roselle and N719 dyes, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 1127, 012041. doi:10.1088/1757-899X/1127/1/012041. IOP Publishing (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  4. Omar, A., Fakir, M. S., Hamdan, K. S., Rased, N. H., & Rahim, N. A. (2019). Photovoltaic performances and lifetime analysis of TiO2/rGO DSSCs sensitized with Roselle and N719 dyes. Proceedings of the International Scientific Forum 2019 (ISF2019), Malacca, Malaysia (pp. 172-177). Malacca, Malaysia: University of Malaya, HICoE UMPEDAC
  5. Omar, A., Abdullah, H., Razali, M. Z., Shaari, S., & Taha, M. R. (2013). Photovoltaic performance of ZnO-CNTs based DSSC sensitized with N719 dye. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Functional Materials and Devices 2013 (ICFMD2013), Penang, Malaysia, 8-11 April 2013.
  6. Omar, A., Abdullah, H., Razali, M.Z., Shaari, S. & Taha, M.R. (2012). Growth and structural properties of ZnO-SWCNTs produced by chemical bath deposition and sol-gel methods. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Solid State & Technology 2012 (ICSSST2012), Malacca, Malaysia, 18-20 December 2012.

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2022 - 2025, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Adsorption Mechanism Studies Of Functionalized Granular Activated Carbon Synthesized From Local Fruit Peels As Potential Pollutant Removal In Wetland Water Treatment ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2023 - 2025, UM International Collaboration Grant
    Fault Detection And Localization In Power System With High Penetrated Renewable Energy (re) ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2023 - 2025, UM International Collaboration Grant
    Interaction Of Calcium Carbonate Enhanced Photocatalyst Titania (ccrept) As Nano-coating Composition For Solar Pv Glass Panel ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 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)
  5. 2022 - 2024, UM International Collaboration Grant
    Fabrication and development of TiO2-based dye-sensitized solar module (DSSM) doped with rare-earth ytterbium ions (Yb3+) indoor solar application ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  6. 2023 - 2024, UM Living Labs @ UMSDC
    Smart and Sustainability Engineering Urban Farm for Food Security ( Co-Researcher)
Private
  1. 2023 - 2025, Private Funding
    Market Research On Sustainable Green Market Initiative ( 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

  • Pv Module Performance Test Electroluminescence Lumisolarprofessional Bl Systems, Pasak Bumi Supply, Project Leader/Lead Consultant
    01 Sep 2022 - 22 Sep 2022 (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)
  • Pv Module Performance Test Electroluminescence Lumisolarprofessional Bl Systems, SIRIM QAS INTERNATIONAL SDN. BHD., Project Leader/Lead Consultant
    01 Apr 2021 - 09 Apr 2021 (National)
  • Pv Module Performance Test Electroluminescence Lumisolarprofessional Bl Systems, IPS TECHNOLOGY SDN BHD, Project Leader/Lead Consultant
    07 Jan 2021 - 21 Jan 2021 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Degradation Types of Solar Photovoltaic Modules and Their Identification Techniques: A Review, 11th International Symposium on Applied Engineering and Sciences (SAES2023), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech) (International) (20 Nov 2023 - 21 Nov 2023)
  2. Omar, A., Fakir, M. S., Hamdan, K. S., Rased, N. H., & Rahim, N. A. Photovoltaic performances and lifetime analysis of TiO2/rGO DSSCs sensitized with Roselle and N719 dyes. , International Scientific Forum 2019 (ISF2019), HICoE UMPEDAC, University of Malaya (International) (16 Dec 2019 - 17 Dec 2019)
  3. Omar, A., Abdullah, H., Razali, M. Z., Shaari, S., & Taha, M. R. Growth and structural properties of ZnO-SWCNTs produced by chemical bath deposition and sol-gel methods., 4th International Conference on Solid State & Technology 2012 (ICSSST2012), Malacca, Malaysia, 18-20 December 2012., Low Dimensional Materials Research Centre (LDMRC), Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Malaysian Solid State Science & Technology (MASS) and Multimedia University (MMU) (International) (18 Dec 2012 - 20 Dec 2012)
  4. Omar, A., Mariun, N. & Aris, I. Ignition circuit for natural gas ignition system. DOI:10.1109/SCORED.2007.4451405, 5th Student Conference Research Development 2007 (SCOReD 2007) , IEEE (International) (11 Dec 2007 - 12 Dec 2007)
  5. Omar, A., Mariun, N. & Aris, I. Testing method & optimization of ignition system parameters inside CNG-DI engine. , International Advanced Technology Congress (ATCi2005), Universiti Putra Malaysia (International) (06 Dec 2005 - 08 Dec 2005)
  6. Omar, A., Mariun, N., & Radzi, M. A. M. Software development for energy auditing practice. DOI:10.1109/SCORED.2003.1459734, Student Conference on Research and Development 2003 (SCOReD 2003), IEEE (International) (25 Aug 2003 - 26 Aug 2003)
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)
  2. Abdullah, H., Omar, A., Yarmo, M. A., Razali, M .Z., Shaari, S., Mahalingam, S., & Bolhan, A. Annealing effect on the structural, morphological, and photovoltaic properties of ZnO-CNTs nanocomposite thin films., 38th International Conference and Exposition on Advanced Ceramics & Composites (ICACC2014) , The American Ceramic Society s Ceramic-Metal Systems Division (International) (26 Jan 2014 - 31 Jan 2014)
  3. Abdullah, H., Omar, A., Razali, M. Z., Asshaari, I., Mahalingam, S., & Yarmo, M. A. Optimization of single-walled carbon nanotubes concentration for ZnO-based dye-sensitized solar cell,, 8th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Devices (ICAMD2013), Applied Physics Division, The Korean Physical Society (International) (11 Dec 2013 - 13 Dec 2013)
  4. Abdullah, H., Omar, A., Yarmo, M. A., Razali, M. Z., Shaari, S., & Mahalingam, S. Correlation between photovoltaic performance and structural properties of ZnO/CNTs based dye-sensitized solar cell., International Congress on Materials and Renewable Energy (MRE2013), The University of Bolton - UK (International) (01 Jul 2013 - 03 Jul 2013)
  5. Omar, A., Abdullah, H., Razali, M. Z., Shaari, S., & Taha, M. R. Photovoltaic performance of ZnO-CNTs based DSSC sensitized with N719 dye. , 4th International Conference on Functional Materials and Devices 2013 (ICFMD2013), Centre For Ionics University of Malaya (CIUM) (International) (08 Apr 2013 - 11 Apr 2013)
  6. Abdullah, H., Omar, A., Ariyanto, N. P., & Shaari, S. Electron transport inside nanoporous ZnO-based dye-sensitized solar cell. , 15th European Conference on Composite Materials 2012 (ECCM15), Department of Management and Engineering, University of Padova (International) (24 Jun 2012 - 28 Jun 2012)
  7. Omar, A., Mariun, N., Aris, I. & Khan, N. Testing method & optimization of ignition system parameters inside CNG-DI engine. , 10th International Conference & Exhibition on for Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV2006), International Association for Natural Gas Vehicles (IANGV) (International) (07 Nov 2006 - 09 Nov 2006)
PRESENTER
  1. Azimah Omar, Antiviral Chemical Formulation of Titanium Dioxide/Graphene (TiO2/GO) Nanocomposites for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Fabrics, DAAD DIES ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants Remote Seminar II , University of Cologne, Germany (International) (19 Oct 2020 - 23 Oct 2020)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Appointed as Manuscript Reviewer of International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (Ijpeds), International, (Reviewer)
  2. (2024) Appointed as Assessor for Candidature Defence (Phd), UMPEDAC Sem 1, Session 2023/2024, University, (Internal Assessor)
  3. (2024) Appointed as "Panel Penilai Industri Bagi Projek Tahun Akhir Pelajar-Pelajar Unikl-Bmi", National, (External Evaluator)
  4. (2024) Appointed as Internal Examiner for Doctoral Thesis Examination, University, (Internal Examiner)
  5. (2023) Appointed as Reviewer of Material Design & Processing Communications (Mdpc) Journal, Wiley Hindawi, International, (Reviewer)
  6. (2023) Appointed as Reviewer for Pertanika Journal (UPM), Journal of Science and Technology, National, (Reviewer)
  7. (2023) Doctoral Thesis for Examination (Research Mode), University, (Internal Examiner)
  8. (2023) Appointed as Assessor for Proposal/Candidature Defence (Phd&Mphil) Seminar, UMPEDAC Semester 1, Session 2022/2023, University, (Internal Examiner)
  9. (2022) Appointed as Reviewer for "Effect of Lead Sintering Aid to Tio2 Photoanode for Flexible Dye Sensitized Solar Cell", International Postgraduate Conference for Energy Research 2022, International, (Reviewer)
  10. (2022) Appointed as 2nd Examiner for Master of Renewable Energy (Mre) Research Project (Thurkesvari a/P Kalithasan), Special Semester, 2021/2022, University, (Internal Examiner)
  11. (2022) Appointed as 2nd Examiner for Master of Renewable Energy (Mre) Research Project (Lwin Phone Myat), Special Semester, 2021/2022, University, (Internal Examiner)
  12. (2022) Appointed as Reviewer for "Everly- Enhanced The Properties of Zno Thin Film by Graphene Oxide for Dye Sensitized Solar Cell Applications", Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, International, (Reviewer)
  13. (2019) Appointed as Reviewer of Journal of Materials Research , (Reviewer)
  14. (2019) Appointed as Reviewer of Heliyon Journal, Elsevier Journal, (Reviewer)
  15. (2017) Appointed as Reviewer of Heliyon Journal, Elsevier Journal, (Reviewer)
  16. (2017) Internal Examiner for FYP Project, Goshigan Moses A/L Govindarajoo, Design and Development of Solar Panel Sun Position Tracking System, Dept. of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, School of Science & Engineering, Manipal International University (Private University) , (Internal Examiner)
  17. (2017) Appointed as Reviewer of Journal of New Materials for Electrochemical Systems, cole Polytechnique De Montr al, Quebec, Canada, (Reviewer)
  18. (2017) Internal Examiner for FYP Project, Tinish Rao A/L A. Muneeswararao, Design and Development of Solar-Piezoelectric Transducer Hybrid System for Energy Harvesting for Low Voltage Applications, Dept. of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, School of Science & Engineering, Manipal International University (Private University) , (Internal Examiner)
  19. (2017) Internal Examiner for FYP Project, Logeindran Padmanabhan, Design and Development of Movement Control System for Robotic Hand, Dept. of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, School of Science & Engineering, Manipal International University (Private University), (Internal Examiner)
  20. (2017) Internal Examiner for FYP Project, Helix Katambo, Design and Development of a Solar Charge Controller with Constant Output Voltage, Dept. of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, School of Science & Engineering, Manipal International University (Private University) , (Internal Examiner)
  21. (2017) Internal Examiner for Capstone Project, Teong Chun Wu, Vignes A/L Ravikumar & Satthish A/L Selvaratnam, Design and Implementation of Single Phase Alternating Current Wi-Fi Based Energy Meter With Theft Detection Through Web Server, Dept. of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, School of Science & Engineering, Manipal International University (Private University) , (Internal Examiner)
  22. (2016) Internal Examiner for Capstone Project, Muhammad Hatim bin Shamsudin & Naveen Kumar A/L Mohan (completed on June 2017), A Fast Battery Charger, Dept. of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, School of Science & Engineering, Manipal International University (Private University) , (Internal Examiner)
  23. (2016) Internal Examiner for FYP Project, Dominic Majak Deng Adol, Single-Axis Solar Tracking System Using Gyro Sensor, Dept. of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, School of Science & Engineering, Manipal International University (Private University), (Internal Examiner)
  24. (2016) Appointed as Reviewer of Nanotechnology Journal (IOP Publishing), United Kingdom, (Reviewer)
  25. (2016) Internal Examiner for FYP Project, Jayakumar A/L Radhakrishnan, Design and Development of Solar Powered Dynamic Street Lighting System, Dept. of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, School of Science & Engineering, Manipal International University (Private University), (Internal Examiner)
  26. (2015) Appointed as Reviewer of Materials Chemistry and Physics, Elsevier Journal, (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Resource Person for UMPEDAC-Sirim Moa (Solar Pv Inspection and Inverter Testing), University, (Resource Person)
  2. (2024) Resource Person for UMPEDAC-Sirim Moa (Solar Pv Inspection and Inverter Testing), University, (Resource Person)
  3. (2022) Peserta Bengkel Pelan Hala Tuju Inovasi Teknologi Hijau Kebangsaan (Green Technology Innovation Roadmap, Gtir Workshop) for Energy & Transport Sectors, National, (Resource Person)
  4. (2022) Pv Module Performance Test Electroluminescence Lumisolarprofessional Bl Systems for Pasak Bumi Supply, National, (Resource Person)
  5. (2022) Member of Feasibility Study of Biomass to Energy as Part of Energy Transition for National Energy Policy 2040, National, (Resource Person)
  6. (2021) Pv Module Performance Test Electroluminescence Lumisolarprofessional Bl Systems for Sirim Qas International Sdn. Bhd., National, (Resource Person)
  7. (2021) Pv Module Performance Test Electroluminescence Lumisolarprofessional Bl Systems for Ips Technology Sdn Bhd, National, (Resource Person)
  8. (2020) DAAD DIES ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants Remote Seminar I , University of Cologne, Germany, International
  9. (2020) DAAD DIES ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants ILIAS E-Learning, University of Cologne, Germany, International
  10. (2020) DAAD DIES ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants Remote Seminar II , University of Cologne, Germany , International
  11. (2019) Workshop on How to Prepare a Successful Proposal for the Marie Curie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), Bangkok, Thailand , EURAXESS Asean, International
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) Appointed as Technical Review Chair of The 6th Internationalconference On Clean Energy & Technology (Ceat) 2023, International, (Event Coordinator)
  2. (2022) Appointed as Publication & Technical Review Committee for The International Postgraduate Conference for Energy Research 2022 (Ipcer 2022), International, (Event Coordinator)
  3. (2022) Appointed as Session Chair for International Postgraduate Conference for Energy Research 2022 (Ipcer 2022) Programme and Parallel Session, International, (Event Coordinator)

SUPERVISION

Under Graduate Students
  1. (2017) Teong Chun Wu (completed on April 2018), Industrial Training at Sunpower Malaysia Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd., Melaka.
  2. (2017) Song Bong Keng, Logeindran Padmanabhan & Prava Rai, Design and Development of Pick and Place Robotic Arm, Capstone Project
  3. (2017) Song Bong Keng, Design and Development of A Solar Panel Cleaning System, FYP Project
  4. (2017) Saujhany Nair Mohanan (completed on Sept 2017), Industrial Training at ON Semiconductor Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (Equipment Technical Training Center), Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.
  5. (2017) Naveen Kumar Mohan, Design and Development of A Measurement System for Monitoring Three-Phase AC and DC Output of Photovoltaic System, FYP Project
  6. (2017) Naveen Kumar A/L Mohan (completed on Sept 2017), Industrial Training at Serba Dinamik Group Berhad (System Integrator Business Unit), Klang, Selangor.
  7. (2017) Mohamed Aqeel & Lingeswarran Thanaventhran, Interfacing of DC-DC Boost Converter and 3-Phase Inverter using MATLAB/Simulink for MIU PV System, Capstone Project
  8. (2017) Khishaan Saravanan, Design and Development of an Automated Railway Gate System Using Wireless Notification for Obstacles Detection, FYP Project
  9. (2017) Khairul Ikhwan b. Shahrul Nizam, Modelling, Simulation and Testing of Canadian Solar Panel for MIU PV System, FYP Project
  10. (2016) Thiviya Vishalini, Design of DC-DC Boost Converter for Solar Photovoltaic Monitoring System, FYP Project
  11. (2016) Thiviya Vishalini (completed on Sept 2016), Industrial Training at Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAS) (In-Flight Entertainment, Battery, Galley, Electrical Workshops and Aircraft Visit), KLIA Sepang.
  12. (2016) Md Rauf Islam Sharker, A Solar Photovoltaic Panel Tracking System Using Programmable Interface Controller, FYP Project
  13. (2016) Lenny Lum Wai Hao, Designing an Off-Grid Solar Photovoltaic Monitoring System Via LabVIEW, FYP Project

TEACHING

Doctor Of Philosophy
  1. (2024) HVX8001 - Advanced Research Methodology
Master
  1. (2024) KQC7022 - Power Quality
  2. (2023) HQA7006 - Foundation of Renewable Energy
Bachelor
  1. (2017) EEB1113 - Elements of Electrical Engineering
  2. (2017) EEB3403 - Power System Analysis
  3. (2017) EEB3413 - Electrical Energy Utilization
  4. (2017) EYB3352 - R&D Methodology
  5. (2016) EEB1093 - Elements of Electrical Engineering
  6. (2016) EEB3413 - Electrical Energy Utilization
  7. (2016) EEB3443 - Power System Analysis
  8. (2016) EEB4391 - Measurement & Instrumentation Lab
  9. (2016) EYB3352 - R&D Methodology
  10. (2015) EEB1093 - Elements of Electrical Engineering
  11. (2015) EEB1121 - Fundamental of Electrical & Electronics Engineering Lab
  12. (2015) EEB3403 - Power System Analysis
  13. (2015) EEB3413 - Electrical Energy Utilization
  14. (2015) EEB3431 - Power Electronics Lab
  15. (2015) EEB4391 - Measurement & Instrumentation Lab

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Lab Representative for Visitors from The University of Nottingham (China Campus), (05 Dec 2023 - 05 Dec 2023) (University)
  • Lab Representative for Visitors from The Interdisciplinary Research and International Strategy (Iris Institute), (10 Nov 2023 - 10 Nov 2023) (University)
  • Lab Representative for Visitors from The Smd Semiconductor Sdn Bhd, (26 Oct 2023 - 26 Oct 2023) (University)
  • A Representative from UM: &Quot;Environment in Energy Education for Today and Tomorrow- for a Net-Zero, Equitable &Amp; Just World&Quot; by Professor Aoife Foley, Chair in Net Zero Infrastructure At The University of Manchester and Editor in Chief of Renewable &Amp; Sustainable Energy Reviews., (13 Oct 2023 - 13 Oct 2023) (University)
  • Lab Representative for Lawatan Kolej Komuniti Batu Pahat, (12 Oct 2023 - 12 Oct 2023) (University)
  • Committee for &Quot;Lawatan Teknikal Pensyarah Uniten Bagi Program Grid Connected Solar Pv Di Uitm Solar Park 1&Quot;, (02 Oct 2023 - 02 Oct 2023) (University)
  • Professional Consultant of Polikk Professional Training for Year 2023, (04 Sep 2023 - 07 Dec 2023) (University)
  • Lab Representative for a Visit from Liverpool John Moores University for Mobility Program “Education for Sustainable Development (Esd) Universiti Malaya”, (28 Jul 2023 - 28 Jul 2023) (University)
  • Peserta Bengkel Penyediaan Concept Paper Untuk Geran Penyelidikan Sime Darby Property, (25 Jul 2023 - 25 Jul 2023) (University)
  • Peserta Bengkel Environmental, Social and Governance (Esg), UM Centre of Excellence, (19 Jun 2023 - 19 Jun 2023) (University)
  • Sekretariat Bagi Majlis Penutup dan Penyampaian Sijil Program Polikk, (14 Feb 2023 - 14 Feb 2023) (University)
  • Committee Member of "Lawatan Sambil Belajar Pelajar-Pelajar Kolej Tunku Kurshiah (Program Diploma Ib)", (31 Jan 2023 - 31 Jan 2023) (University)
  • Resource Person for Pelan Hala Tuju Inovasi Teknologi Hijau Kebangsaan (Green Technology Innovation Roadmap, Gtir Workshop), Energy and Transport Sectors, (22 Sep 2022 - 22 Sep 2022) (National)
  • Pengajar Profesional Program Pensijilan Profesional Dalam Tenaga dan Alam Sekitar, (16 May 2022 - 15 Feb 2023) (National)
  • Committee of "Bengkel Mendekati Keluarga Orang Asli Di Cameron Highland-Sumber Tenaga Boleh Diperbaharui (Renewable Energy) Sebagai Pemangkin Perubahan", (23 Jan 2022 - 25 Jan 2022) (University)
  • Resource Person for Feasibility Study of Biomass to Energy as Part of Energy Transition for National Energy Policy 2040, Emog Strategic Group, (24 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022) (National)
  • Donation for World Wide Fund (Wwf) for Nature Malaysia, (20 May 2021 - 31 May 2022) (National)
  • Donation for One Ummah Charity (Provide 1 Family With Food for 1 Month), (17 Nov 2020 - 17 Nov 2020) (International)
  • Donation for One Ummah Charity (Sadaqah Jariyah Fund), (17 Nov 2020 - 31 May 2022) (International)
  • Donation for Wakaf Selimut Untuk Syria Organized by Syria Care Malaysia, (15 Oct 2020 - 15 Oct 2020) (National)
  • Donation for Malaysian Muslim Consumers Association (Ppim), (23 May 2020 - 23 May 2020)
  • Donated to Ikhlas.Com, Organized by Airasia and Yayasan Amanah Assofwah Almalikiyyah, (15 May 2020 - 15 May 2020)
  • Donation in Syriacare Donate Event Organized by Syria Care Malaysia, (28 Mar 2020 - 28 Mar 2020) (National)
  • Donation for Kitafund (Fv for Covid19 Support Fund), (24 Mar 2020 - 24 Mar 2020)
  • Participation in “Bengkel Penulisan Buku Informatif Kanak-Kanak Kerjasama Penerbitan Antara Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (Dbp) Dengan Gerakan Stem Kebangsaan (Stem) 2019”, Bilik Latihan 4, Aras 4, Wisma Dbp, Kuala Lumpur., (18 Jan 2020 - 19 Jan 2020)
  • Participation in “Bengkel Penulisan Buku Informatif Kanak-Kanak Kerjasama Penerbitan Antara Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (Dbp) Dengan Gerakan Stem Kebangsaan (Stem) 2019”, Bilik Latihan 4, Aras 4, Wisma Dbp, Kuala Lumpur., (23 Nov 2019 - 24 Nov 2019)
  • Participation in “Bengkel Penulisan Buku Informatif Kanak-Kanak Kerjasama Penerbitan Antara Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (Dbp) Dengan Gerakan Stem Kebangsaan (Stem) 2019”, Bilik Latihan 4, Aras 4, Wisma Dbp, Kuala Lumpur., (19 Oct 2019 - 20 Oct 2020)
  • Donation in Syriacare Donate Event Organized by Syria Care Malaysia, (07 Aug 2019 - 07 Aug 2019)
  • Participation in Hike4humanity Organized by Skuad Sukarelawan Syria Care Malaysia, (16 Sep 2018 - 16 Sep 2018)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
CONFERENCE
  1. WORKSHOP ON HOW TO PREPARE A SUCCESSFUL PROPOSAL FOR THE MARIE CURIE SKLODOWSKA-CURIE ACTIONS (MSCA), Hilton Hotel Sukhumvit, Bangkok (07 Jul 2019 - 10 Jul 2019)
  2. DAAD DIES PROGRANT PROPOSAL WRITING FOR RESEARCH GRANTS , Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur (30 Mar 2020 - 03 Apr 2020)
  3. INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC FORUM 2019 (ISF2019) , Mudzaffar Hotel, Ayer Keroh (16 Dec 2019 - 17 Dec 2019)
  4. DIES PROGRANT MALAYSIA SEMINAR II, On-Line Seminar Via Zoom (19 Oct 2020 - 23 Oct 2020)
  5. 11TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON APPLIED ENGINEERING AND SCIENCES (SAES2023), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) (20 Nov 2023 - 21 Nov 2023)
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. USER REFRESHER TRAINING ON LSP SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE, Makmal Pengujian Sel Solar UMPEDAC (02 Sep 2021 - 03 Sep 2021)
  2. PERSONAL ENTHUSIASM AS A UNIVERSITY RESEARCHER, Microsoft Teams (28 Mar 2023 - 28 Mar 2023)
  3. BENGKEL SIMULASI PEMANTAPAN & KESEDARAN RAWATAN KECEMASAN TINDAKAN DI MAKMAL , Bilik Cube , Wisma R&D (28 Aug 2023 - 28 Aug 2023)
External Course
NATIONAL
  1. ISO/IEC 17025 REFRESHING - INTERNAL AUDIT AND MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY, Webinar (20 Oct 2021 - 21 Oct 2021)