Curriculum Vitae

DR. MOHAMAD NURUL AZMAN BIN MOHAMMAD TAIB

Senior Lecturer
  • Institute for Advanced Studies (ias)
  • azman_88

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • NANOMANUFACTURING
    Applied Science And Technology, Nanotechnology, Nano Materials, Characterisation And Manufacturing
  • BIOPOLYMERS
    Applied Science And Technology, Material Sciences And Technology Including Engineering Materials, Polymer And Polymeric Materials
  • ELASTOMERS
    Applied Science And Technology, Material Sciences And Technology Including Engineering Materials, Polymer And Polymeric Materials
  • CELLULOSIC AND FIBRE TECHNOLOGY (INCLUDING NANO CELLULOSIC MATERIALS)
    Applied Science And Technology, Forest And Wood Technology, Forestry Technology

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY, (MATERIALS (RUBBER PROCESSING))
    Universiti Malaya (um)
  • MASTER OF SCIENCE (BY RESEARCH), (MATERIALS)
    Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) BIO-COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY, (BIO-COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY)
    Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Project Member
    02 Jun 2025 - 01 Jun 2028 (University Malaya)
  • Jawatankuasa Arbitrasi Institut Pengajian Termaju, Universiti Malaya
    03 Jun 2025 - 02 May 2028 (Institute for Advanced Studies (ias), Institute for Advanced Studies (ias))
  • Quality Coordinator
    15 Mar 2025 - 14 Mar 2027 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Pelaksana Bagi Program Bobba Tea bersama Alumni di Institut Pengajian Termaju
    11 Jun 2025 - 11 Jun 2025 (Institute for Advanced Studies (ias), Institute for Advanced Studies (ias))
  • PELANTIKAN SEBAGAI AHLI JAWATANKUASA PELAKSANA PROGRAM "UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA THREE MINUTE THESIS" UM3MT 2025 PERINGKAT INSTITUT PENGAJIAN TERMAJU
    14 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 (Institute for Advanced Studies (ias), Institute for Advanced Studies (ias))

MEMBERSHIPS

  • MALAYSIAN BOARD OF TECHNOLOGIST, MEMBER
    2023 to present (National)
  • MALAYSIA BOARD OF TECHNOLOGIST, MEMBER
    2023 to present (National)
  • MALAYSIA BOARD OF TECHNOLOGIST, MEMBER
    Since 2022 (National)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Taib, Mohamad Nurul Azman Mohammad; Julkapli, Nurhidayatullaili Muhd (2019). Dimensional stability of natural fiber-based and hybrid composites, MECHANICAL AND PHYSICAL TESTING OF BIOCOMPOSITES, FIBRE-REINFORCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID COMPOSITES. , 61-79. doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-102292-4.00004-7
Scopus
  1. Mohammad Taib M.N.A. (2021). Processing of bionanocomposites, Bionanocomposites in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine. , 7-15. doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-821280-6.00022-2
  2. Taib M.N.A.M. (2021). Biopolymers and sustainable biopolymer-based composites: Fabrication, failure, and repairing, Sustainable Biopolymer Composites: Biocompatibility, Self-Healing, Modeling, Repair and Recyclability: A Volume in Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering. , 27-37. doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-822291-1.00005-1
Others
  1. Taib, M. N. A. M., Khairuddin, N. F. M., & Saleh, T. A. (2025). Functionalized carbon nanotubes: synthesis, properties, and application in polymer for flame retardancy—a review. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 1-23.
  2. Modification on nanocellulose extracted from kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) with 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane for thermal stability in poly (vinyl alcohol) thin film composites
  3. Recent Progress in Development of Functionalized Lignin Towards Sustainable Applications
  4. Ariyanta, H. A., Santoso, E. B., Suryanegara, L., Arung, E. T., Kusuma, I. W., Taib, M. N. A. M., ... & Fatriasari, W. (2023). Recent progress on the development of lignin as future ingredient biobased cosmetics. Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 32, 100966.
  5. Solihat, N. N., Hidayat, A. F., Taib, M. N. A. M., Hussin, M. H., Lee, S. H., Ghani, M. A. A., ... & Fatriasari, W. (2022). Recent developments in flame-retardant lignin-based biocomposite: manufacturing, and characterization. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 30(11), 4517-4537.
  6. Taib, M. N. A. M., Antov, P., Savov, V., Fatriasari, W., Madyaratri, E. W., Wirawan, R., ... & Hussin, M. H. (2022). Current progress of biopolymer-based flame retardant. Polymer Degradation and Stability, 205, 110153.
Chapter in Books
  1. Taib, M.N.A.M. (2025).Functionalization of Lignin by Esterification

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • nano based materials (cellulose nano crystals, lignin nano particles)
  • carbon based materials (carbon nanotubes, graphene, quantum dots)
  • biocomposites and biopolymers (bio based materials reinforced polymers, polyurethanes)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2025 - 2026, RU Geran - UMCares
    Bridging Art and Science For Inclusive Education Among Rural Communities in Malaysia ( Co-Researcher)

PAPER PRESENTED

ORAL PRESENTER
  1. IMPROVEMENT ON THERMAL STABILITY OF NANOCELLULOSE EXTRACTED FROM OIL PALM TRUNK AS REINFORCEMENT IN EPOXY COMPOSITES, HAGIA SOPHIA 9th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENTIFIC STUDIES, KSAD INSTITUTE (International) (14 Jul 2025 - 15 Jul 2025)
  2. nanocellulose from oil palm trunk, Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition, Chemical Institute of Canada (International) (02 Jun 2024 - 06 Jun 2024)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. nanolignin advanced material in composite, Global Research Student Conference, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (International) (04 Feb 2025 - 06 Feb 2025)
  2. lignin as sustainable material, The 2nd Conference and Exhibition on Green Sustainable Future in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, (International) (29 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2025)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  1. Lignin in biomedical applications, International Symposium on medical devices and technology Innovation for better healthcare, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (International) (27 Aug 2023 - 28 Aug 2023)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2025) Reviewer/reviewing The Article/ Friction and Wear Behaviors of Epoxy Resin Reinforced With Carbonized Bamboo Flour Sliding Against 52100 Steels, International, (Reviewer)
  2. (2025) Reviewer/reviweing Journal/fine Chemical Engineering, International, (Reviewer)
  3. (2025) Reviewer/reviewing Article/evaluation of The Αlpha-glucosidase and Αlpha-amylase Inhibitory Potential of The Costus Speciosus (j. Koenig) Sm. Harvested in Vietnam, International, (Reviewer)

SUPERVISION

Under Graduate Students
  1. (2025) Design of Flame-Resistant and Thermally Stable Nanocellulose-Reinforced Epoxy Composites (King Abdul Aziz Model Schools)

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2025) HQB7004 - Communication, Culture, Cooperation, Community and Compliance
  2. (2025) HMX7001 - Research Methodology

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal/ External Course
  1. ASAS PENGGUNAAN POWER BI, SECARA ONLINE (09 Apr 2025 - 09 Apr 2025)
  2. AI-POWERED PRODUCTIVITY : GOOGLE GEMINI FOR EDUCATORS AND, SECARA ONLINE (16 Apr 2025 - 16 Apr 2025)
  3. DIGITAL MARKETING FOR BEGINNERS, SECARA ONLINE (20 May 2025 - 20 May 2025)
  4. PENULISAN SURAT DAN EMEL RASMI YANG EFEKTIF, BILIK LATIHAN TEC, ARAS 4 ,BANGUNAN CANSELERI (24 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2025)
  5. ETHICAL HACKING & PENETRATION TESTING: INTRODUCION TO BEGINNER, SECARA ONLINE (25 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 2025)
External Course
NATIONAL
  1. ESG in action bridging theory, innovation and impact, Ippp, Universiti Malaya (24 Mar 2025 - 24 Mar 2025)