Curriculum Vitae

ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. DESMOND ANG TECK CHYE

Associate Professor
  • Department of Chemistry
    Faculty of Science
  • desmond860108
  • 0379672542

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • POLYMER SYNTHESIS
    Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry
  • POLYMER CHEMISTRY
    Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Macromolecular And Materials Chemistry
  • POLYMERIC ADHESIVE, COATING AND INK
    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
  • THERMOPLASTICS
    Applied Science And Technology, Material Sciences And Technology Including Engineering Materials, Polymer And Polymeric Materials

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PHD, (Polymer Chemistry)
    Universiti Malaya (um)
  • BSc(AppChem), (KIMIA GUNAAN)
    Universiti Malaya (um)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • AJK Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran
    09 Sep 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • AJK Teknikal dan Penilaian Harga bagi Perolehan sehingga RM50k untuk Jabatan Kimia
    26 Feb 2015 - 31 Dec 2020 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • AJK Penyediaan bahan Virtual Lab
    03 Aug 2020 - 28 Oct 2020 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Keselamatan Jabatan Kimia
    20 Aug 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Committee member - AJK Promosi Program Fakulti Sains
    01 Oct 2015 - 31 Dec 2017 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • UM Representative in POLYCHAR 2017 Conference
    01 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 (National)
  • Chief Auditor
    20 Mar 2017 - 07 Apr 2017 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • AJK Induk Akreditasi Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) untuk program BSc(Kimia), BSc (Kimia GUnaan) dan MSc(Kimia Analisis dan Analisis Beralatan)
    30 Nov 2015 - 31 Dec 2016 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Organizing committee of 2nd Asia Science Deans' Summit 2016
    27 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2016 (International)
  • Committee for PSAR 2016
    01 Nov 2016 - 31 Dec 2016 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Auditor - Safety Faculty of Science
    01 Oct 2016 - 31 Oct 2016 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Organizing committee 4th Federation of Asian Polymer Societies-International Polymer Congress 2015
    03 Apr 2015 - 30 Dec 2015 (International)
  • Coordinator of 2nd Chiba University - University Malaya Student Workshop
    03 Sep 2013 - 26 Sep 2014 (International)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • MEMBER OF IKM DIVISION OF POLYMER AND MATERIAL CHEMISTRY, MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (National)
  • MEMBER OF MALAYSIAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTRY, MEMBER
    2022 to 2022 (National)
  • MEMBER OF ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY, MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2022, Universiti Malaya
  • Gold Award Itex2022
    2022, Asian Caucus of Invention Association,  (International)
  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2018, Universiti Malaya
  • Ikm-rsc Polymer Science Award 2013
    2013, Royal Society of Chemistry,  (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Chek, Yong Wen; Lee, Pui Kee; Yu, Jia nan; Wang, Bin; Ang, Desmond Teck-Chye (2025). Review-Separators for Rechargeable Alkaline Zinc Batteries: Challenges and Progress, JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY. 172(2). doi:10.1149/1945-7111/adada8
  2. Heng, Yi Xin; Ling, Yvonne Tze Qzian; Chan, Hong Hao; Too, Wei Kang; Lee, Siang Yin; Koh, Rhun Yian; Liew, Yun Khoon; Ang, Desmond Teck Chye; Gan, Seng Neon (2025). Polymeric surfactants synthesised from palm-based oleic acid as potential biocompatible agents in natural rubber latex compounding (vol 27, pg 201, 2024), JOURNAL OF RUBBER RESEARCH. . doi:10.1007/s42464-025-00296-4
  3. Lim, Boon Leong; Ang, Desmond Teck-Chye (2025). Toward a universal polymeric dispersant for diverse pigment systems in surface coatings via azole anchoring modification, POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE. . doi:10.1002/pen.27219
  4. Boon, Zhen Hern; Teo, Yin Yin; Hamid, Fauziah Shahul; Ang, Desmond Teck-Chye (2024). Examining the impact from incorporation of fatty acid in nitrile-based synthetic rubber: film properties and biodegradability, POLYMER BULLETIN. 81(18), 17347-17376. doi:10.1007/s00289-024-05497-2
  5. Chek, Yong Wen; Ang, Desmond Teck-Chye (2024). Progress of bio-based coatings in waterborne system: Synthesis routes and monomers from renewable resources, PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS. 188. doi:10.1016/j.porgcoat.2023.108190
  6. Gi, Chareeya, I; Gan, Seng Neon; Ang, Desmond Teck-Chye (2024). Designing polymeric coating with low coefficient of friction for natural rubber glove application, JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY. 132, 496-506. doi:10.1016/j.jiec.2023.11.043
  7. Gi, Chareeya, I; Gan, Seng Neon; Ang, Desmond Teck-Chye (2024). Polymeric coating with low surface friction for natural rubber substrate, PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS. 189. doi:10.1016/j.porgcoat.2024.108281
  8. Heng, Yi Xin; Ling, Yvonne Tze Qzian; Chan, Hong Hao; Too, Wei Kang; Lee, Siang Yin; Koh, Rhun Yian; Liew, Yun Khoo; Ang, Desmond Teck Chye; Gan, Seng Neon (2024). Polymeric surfactants synthesised from palm-based oleic acid as potential biocompatible agents in natural rubber latex compounding, JOURNAL OF RUBBER RESEARCH. 27(2), 201-214. doi:10.1007/s42464-024-00260-8
  9. Liew, Jin Jing; Yusof, Nurul Hayati; Ang, Desmond Teck-Chye (2024). Enhancing flexibility and durability of PVC with liquid epoxidized natural rubber: Innovative UV treatment to mitigate plasticizer migration, JOURNAL OF VINYL & ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGY. . doi:10.1002/vnl.22147
  10. Azhar, Natasya Nabilla Hairon; Cheng, Acga; Lee, Siang Yin; Rahman, Nor Mas Mira; Ang, Desmond Teck-Chye (2023). Development of natural rubber with enhanced oxidative degradability, POLYMER BULLETIN. . doi:10.1007/s00289-022-04240-z
  11. Boon, Zhen Hern; Teo, Yin Yin; Ang, Desmond Teck-Chye (2023). Synthesis and evaluation of poly(isoprene-co-acrylonitrile) as synthetic rubber with enhanced oil resistance, EXPRESS POLYMER LETTERS. 17(10), 1042-1055. doi:10.3144/expresspolymlett.2023.78
  12. Cheng, Acga; Azhar, Natasya Nabilla Hairon; Abdullah, Rosazlin; Lee, Siang Yin; Ang, Desmond Teck-Chye (2023). Degradation of oxo-biodegradable rubber and its impact on ecosystem services, EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL. 190. doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2023.112026
  13. Leong, Seng-Yi; Lee, Siang-Yin; Koh, Thiam-Young; Ang, Desmond Teck-Chye (2023). 4R of rubber waste management: current and outlook, JOURNAL OF MATERIAL CYCLES AND WASTE MANAGEMENT. . doi:10.1007/s10163-022-01554-y
  14. Lim, Boon-Leong; Ang, Desmond Teck-Chye (2023). Polymeric dispersant incorporated with fatty acid as TiO2 anchoring group for surface coating applications, JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH. 30(12). doi:10.1007/s10965-023-03830-3
  15. Yong, Ming Yee; Basirun, Wan Jefrey; Sarih, Norazilawati Muhamad; Shalauddin, Md.; Lee, Siang Yin; Ang, Desmond Teck-Chye (2023). Utilization of liquid epoxidized natural rubber as prepolymer and crosslinker in development of UV-curable palm oil-based alkyd coating, REACTIVE & FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS. 191. doi:10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2023.105658
  16. Azhar, Natasya Nabilla Hairon; Ang, Desmond Teck-Chye; Abdullah, Rosazlin; Harikrishna, Jennifer Ann; Cheng, Acga (2022). Bio-Based Materials Riding the Wave of Sustainability: Common Misconceptions, Opportunities, Challenges and the Way Forward, SUSTAINABILITY. 14(9). doi:10.3390/su14095032
  17. Azhar, Natasya Nabilla Hairon; Cheng, Acga; Lee, Siang Yin; Ang, Desmond Teck Chye (2022). Thermal and photo oxidative degradation of natural rubber film in the presence of iron (III) stearate, JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH. 29(11). doi:10.1007/s10965-022-03316-8
  18. Boon, Zhen Hern; Teo, Yin Yin; Ang, Desmond Teck-Chye (2022). Recent development of biodegradable synthetic rubbers and bio-based rubbers using sustainable materials from biological sources, RSC ADVANCES. 12(52), 34028-34052. doi:10.1039/d2ra06602e
  19. Lim, Boon-Leong; Ang, Desmond Teck-Chye (2022). Development of poly(butyl acrylate-co-oleic acid) as biobased polymeric dispersant and its application in preparation of pigment concentrate, JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE. . doi:10.1002/app.53022
  20. Heng, Y. X., Ling, Y. T. Q., Lee, S. Y., Ang, D. T. C., & Gan, S. N. (2021). Natural rubber latex film in the presence of renewable vegetable oil nanoemulsion. Polymer Bulletin, 78(4), 2103-2120. doi: 10.1007/s00289-020-03201-8
  21. Lee, S. Y., Heng, Y. X., Ling, Y. T. Q., Ang, D. T. C., & Mok, K. L. (2021). Non-cytotoxic palm-based polymeric surfactant as a green stabilizer in natural rubber latex. Journal of Rubber Research, 24(3), 423-433. doi: 10.1007/s42464-021-00111-w
  22. Ling, Y. T. Q., Heng, Y. X., Chan, H. H., Yap, Y. J., Lee, S. Y., Koh, R. Y., . . . Mok, K. L. (2021). Evaluation of biocompatible palm-based polymeric surfactants for potential natural rubber latex stabilisation applications. Journal of Rubber Research, 24(3), 369-380. doi: 10.1007/s42464-021-00104-9
  23. Ling, Y. T. Q., Yap, Y. J., Heng, Y. X., Lee, S. Y., Koh, R. Y., Ang, D. T. C., . . . Gan, S. N. (2021). Physiochemical and in vitro Cytotoxicity Properties of Biocompatible Palm Fatty Acid-Based Polyesters. Sains Malaysiana, 50(2), 395-407. doi: 10.17576/jsm-2021-5002-11
  24. Yong, M. Y., Sarih, N. M., Lee, S. Y., & Ang, D. T. C. (2020). Biobased epoxy film derived from UV-treated epoxidised natural rubber and tannic acid: Impact on film properties and biodegradability. Reactive & Functional Polymers, 156, 13. doi: 10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2020.104745
  25. Saman, N. M., Ang, D. T. C., Gan, S. N. (2019). Acrylated Epoxidized Soybean Oil as a Green Alternative Healant in Development of Autonomous Self-Healing Materials. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 27(1), 118-126. doi:10.1007/s10924-018-1328-y
  26. Saman, N. M., Ang, D. T. C., Shahabudin, N., Gan, S. N., Basirun, W. J. (2019). UV-curable alkyd coating with self-healing ability. Journal of Coatings Technology and Research, 16(2), 465-476. doi:10.1007/s11998-018-0124-x
  27. Saman, Nornadila Mohd; Ang, Desmond Teck Chye; Gan, Seng Neon (2019). Acrylated Epoxidized Soybean Oil as a Green Alternative Healant in Development of Autonomous Self-Healing Materials, JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT. 27(1), 118-126. doi:10.1007/s10924-018-1328-y
  28. Saman, Nornadila Mohd; Ang, Desmond Teck-Chye; Shahabudin, Nurshafiza; Gan, Seng Neon; Basirun, Wan Jefrey (2019). UV-curable alkyd coating with self-healing ability, JOURNAL OF COATINGS TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH. 16(2), 465-476. doi:10.1007/s11998-018-0124-x
  29. Yong, M. Y., Ang, D. T. C., Sarih, N. M. (2019). Novel natural rubber-based epoxy coating. Progress in Organic Coatings, 135, 105-113. doi: 10.1016/j.porgcoat.2019.05.040
  30. Yong, Ming Yee; Ang, Desmond Teck Chye; Sarih, Norazilawati Muhamad (2019). Novel natural rubber-based epoxy coating, PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS. 135, 105-113. doi:10.1016/j.porgcoat.2019.05.040
  31. Mokhtar, Nurrafiqah; Chye, Desmond Ang Teck; Phang, Sook Wai (2017). Morphology, Conductivity and Microwave Absorption Behavior of Polyaniline Nanocomposites After Chemical Treatment, POLYMERS & POLYMER COMPOSITES. 25(7), 545-553
  32. Ramlan, Siti Nur Amalina; Basirun, Wan Jefrey; Phang, Sook-Wai; Ang, Desmond Teck-Chye (2017). Electrically conductive palm oil-based coating with UV curing ability, PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS. 112, 9-17. doi:10.1016/j.porgcoat.2017.06.027
  33. Rozaki, Nur Zahidah; Gan, Seng-Neon; Ang, Desmond Teck-Chye (2017). Environmentally Friendly Oil-Modified Polyesters as Polymeric Plasticizers for Poly(vinyl chloride), JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT. 25(2), 286-295. doi:10.1007/s10924-016-0810-7
  34. Ang, Desmond Teck-Chye; Khong, Yoke Kum; Gan, Seng Neon (2016). Palm oil-based compound as environmentally friendly plasticizer for poly(vinyl chloride), JOURNAL OF VINYL & ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGY. 22(1), 80-87. doi:10.1002/vnl.21434
  35. Khong, Yoke Kum; Ang, Desmond Teck Chye; Gan, Seng Neon (2015). Ultraviolet-induced free radical reactions in ENR50/alkyd blend leading to significant increase in cross-linking, JOURNAL OF ELASTOMERS AND PLASTICS. 47(6), 523-538. doi:10.1177/0095244314526740
  36. Ang, Desmond Teck Chye; Khong, Yoke Kum; Gan, Seng Neon (2013). Novel approach to enhance film properties of environmentally friendly UV-curable alkyd coating using epoxidised natural rubber, Progress in Organic Coatings. 76(4), 705-711. doi:10.1016/j.porgcoat.2012.12.013
  37. Kawata, Keisuke; Gan, Seng-Neon; Ang, Desmond Teck-Chye; Sambasevam, Kavirajaa Pandian; Phang, Sook-Wai; Kuramoto, Noriyuki (2013). Preparation of Polyaniline/TiO2 Nanocomposite Film with Good Adhesion Behavior for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Application, POLYMER COMPOSITES. 34(11), 1884-1891. doi:10.1002/pc.22595
  38. Ang, Desmond Teck Chye; Gan, Seng Neon (2012). Development of palm oil-based alkyds as UV curable coatings, PIGMENT & RESIN TECHNOLOGY. 41(5), 302-310. doi:10.1108/03699421211264866
  39. Ang, Desmond Teck Chye; Gan, Seng Neon (2012). Environment friendly UV-curable resins from palm stearin alkyds, JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE. 125, E306-E313. doi:10.1002/app.36858
  40. Ang, Desmond Teck Chye; Gan, Seng Neon (2012). Novel approach to convert non-self drying palm stearin alkyds into environmental friendly UV curable resins, PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS. 73(4), 409-414
Scopus
  1. Boon Z.H., Teo Y.Y., Hamid F.S., Ang D.T.-C. (2024). Examining the impact from incorporation of fatty acid in nitrile-based synthetic rubber: film properties and biodegradability, Polymer Bulletin. . doi:10.1007/s00289-024-05497-2
Others
  1. Ling, Y.T.Q., Heng, Y.X., Chan, H.H. et al. Evaluation of biocompatible palm-based polymeric surfactants for potential natural rubber latex stabilisation applications. J Rubber Res (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42464-021-00104-9
  2. YX Heng, YTQ Ling, SY Lee, DTC Ang, SN Gan (2020). Natural rubber latex film in the presence of renewable vegetable oil nanoemulsion, POLYMER BULLETIN, online, May
  3. Mokhtar, N., Ang, D.T.C., and Phang, S.W. (2018) Microwave Absorption Properties of Polyaniline/Titanium Dioxide (PAni/TiO2) Doped with Different Types of Fullerenes. Macromolecular Symposia
  4. Mokhtar, N., Ang, D.T.C. Ang, and Phang, S.W. (2017) Morphology, conductivity and microwave absorption behaviour of PANI nanocomposites after chemical treatment. Polymers & Polymer Composites, 25(7), 507-516.
  5. Nurzahidah ROzaki, Seng Neon Gan, Desmond Teck Chye Amg (2016). Environmentally Friendly Oil-Modified Polyesters as Polymeric Plasticizers for Poly(vinyl chloride), Journal of Polymers and the environment (DOI 10.1007/s10924-016-0810-7)
  6. Ang, D.T.C. 2015. Effect of reactive diluent of physicochemical and thermal properties of UV curable alkyd coating. Journal of Coatings Technology and Research (Accepted)
  7. Desmond Teck-Chye Ang, Seng Neon Gan, & Yoke Kum Khong (2014). Palm oil-based compound as environmentally friendly plasticizer for poly(vinyl chloride). Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology. DOI:10.1002/vnl.21434
  8. Khong, Y.K., Ang, D.T.C. & Gan, S.N. 2014. Ultraviolet-induced free radical reactions in ENR50/alkyd blend leading to significant increase in cross-linking. Journal of Elastomers and Plastics (DOI: 10.1177/0095244314526740)
  9. Ang D.T.C, Khong, Y.K., & Gan, S.N. (2012) Novel approach to enhance film properties of UV-curable alkyd coating using epoxidized natural rubber. Prog. Org. Coatings 76:705-711
  10. Keisuke Kawata,Seng-Neon Gan,Desmond Teck-Chye Ang,Kavirajaa Pandian Sambasevam,Sook-Wai Phang,Noriyuki Kuramoto. 2013. Preparation of polyaniline/TiO2 nanocomposite film with good adhesion behavior for dye-sensitized solar cell application. Polymer Composites 34(11): 1884-1891
  11. Keisuke, K., Gan, S.N., Ang, D.T.C., Pandian, K.S., Phang,S.W. & Kuramoto, N.2013. Replacing platinum in a dye-sensitized solar cell. Society of Plastic Engineers.
  12. Ang, D.T.C. & Gan, S.N. (2012) Novel approach to convert non-self drying palm stearin alkyds into environmental friendly UV-curable resins. Progress in Organic Coating 73: 409-414.
  13. Ang, D.T.C. & Gan, S.N. (2012). Development of palm oil-based alkyd as UV curable coatings. Pigment and Resin Technology 41(5): 302-310.
  14. Ang, D.T.C. & Gan, S.N. (2012). Environment friendly UV curable resins from palm stearin alkyds. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 125 (S2): E306-E313.

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Innovation of bio-based polymers from renewable resources (Renewable resources, environmentally friendly)
  • Development of novel surface coatings (UV curable; waterborne; bio-based)
  • Polymeric additives for coatings, plastics and rubber (Plasticizer; degradant; dispersants)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2024 - 2027, UNIVERSITI MALAYA RESEARCH EXCELLENCE GRANT (UMREG)
    Development of an Innovative and Cost-Effective Green Infrastructure System for Climate and Community Resilience in Urban Malaysia ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2015 - 2025, MOSTI-Science Fund
    Environmentally-friendly Self-healing Coatings Derived From Vegetable Oils ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2018 - 2025, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Natural Rubber-based Uv-curable Coating ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2020 - 2025, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Development Of Novel Oxo-biodegrable Natural Rubber Composites ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  5. 2021 - 2025, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Elucidation On The Effect Of Flexibility Of Ionic Crosslinks In Carboxylated Acrylonitrile-based Rubber On Its Mechanical Properties And Biodegradability ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  6. 2013 - 2014, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Palm oil based compound as an alternative to petroleum based plasticisers for PVC ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  7. 2010 - 2012, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Preparation of palm oil-based alkyd as UV curable coating coatings ( Principal Investigator(PI))
Private
  1. 2019 - 2025, Private Funding
    Developing Novel Environmental Friendly Polymer Coating For Rubber Gloves ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2020 - 2025, Private Funding
    Development Of Emulsion Copolymer Coating For Natural Rubber Glove ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2021 - 2025, Private Funding
    Conversion Of Poly (vinyl Alcohol) Waste To Glue ( Principal Investigator(PI))
International
  1. 2025 - 2026, International Funding
    Upcycling Of Rubber Glove Wastes From Chemical Laboratories Into Rubber Tiles ( Principal Investigator(PI))

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Palm Oil-based Compound: Environmentally Friendly UV-Curable Resin and Polymeric Plasticizer for PVC , Production of biopolymer from 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone, Zhejiang University of Technology (International) (11 Jun 2014 - 14 Jun 2014)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Enhancement of film properties of UV-curable alkyd coating using epoxidised natural rubber, Cambodian Malaysian Chemical Congress, CMCC 2012, Cambodian Institute of Chemistry and Malaysian Institute of Chemistry (International) (19 Oct 2012 - 21 Oct 2012)
  2. Palm oil- based alkyd as UV-curable resins, 16 Malaysian Chemical Congress, Malaysia Institute of Chemistry (National) (12 Oct 2010 - 14 Oct 2010)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Self Healing Alkyd Coating, UM-NTU BILATERAL SYMPOSIUM ON ADVANCED MATERIALS 2018, Faculty of Science UM (University) (13 Aug 2018 - 14 Aug 2018)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Reviewer for Progress in Photovoltaics, International, (Reviewer)
  2. (2024) Reviewer for Green Chemistry, International, (Reviewer)
  3. (2024) Reviewer for Progress in Organic Coatings, International, (Reviewer)
  4. (2024) Universiti Malaya Research Excellence Grant 2024 (umreg 2024), University, (Reviewer)
  5. (2024) Natural Waste of Sugarcane Bagasse as Biomass Resource for Nanocellulose Pickering Emulsifier, University, (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2024) Reviewer for Polymer Engineering and Science 1, International, (Reviewer)
  7. (2020) Indian Chemical Journal, (Reviewer)
  8. (2020) Progress in Organic Coating, (Reviewer)
  9. (2020) Journal of Vinyl Additives and Technology, (Reviewer)
  10. (2020) PhD Thesis - EFFECT OF HIGH PURITY RICE HUSK SILICA SYNTHESISED USING SOLVENT-THERMAL TREATMENT METHOD ON THE PROPERTIES OF NATURAL RUBBER COMPOUNDS, (Internal Examiner)
  11. (2020) Polymer Engineering and Science, (Reviewer)
  12. (2019) Chemical Papers, (Reviewer)
  13. (2019) Journal of Polymer Engineering , (Reviewer)
  14. (2019) Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology , (Reviewer)
  15. (2019) Polymer Composites , (Reviewer)
  16. (2018) Progress in Organic Coatings, (Reviewer)
  17. (2018) Pigments and Resin Technology, (Reviewer)
  18. (2018) Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, (Reviewer)
  19. (2018) Journal of Elastomers and Plastics, (Reviewer)
  20. (2018) Macromolecular Symposia , (Reviewer)
  21. (2017) Materials and Design, (Reviewer)
  22. (2016) PhD Thesis, (Internal Examiner)
  23. (2016) MSc thesis, (Internal Examiner)
  24. (2014) Journal of Applied Polymer Science, (Reviewer)
  25. (2014) Progress in Organic Coatings, (Reviewer)
  26. (2013) Pigment and Resin Technology, (Reviewer)
  27. (2013) Journal of Industrial and Engineering , (Reviewer)
  28. (2012) Pigment and Resin Technology, (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Technical Committee of Prim International Rubber Conference 2024 (pirc 2024), National, (Technical Advisor)
  2. (2024) Committee Member of The Ikm Division of Polymers and Materials Chemistry 2023/2024 (malaysia), National, (Resource Person)
  3. (2023) Committee Member of The Ikm Division of Polymers and Materials Chemistry (malaysia), National, (Resource Person)
Contribution to event
  1. (2024) Exhibitor At Oil and Fats International Congress 2024 (ofic 2024), National, (Participant)
  2. (2024) Session Chairperson of Scientific Conference: Natural Rubber Latex Processes and Products, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2022) Technical Committee International Symposium On Advanced Polymeric Materials 2022, National, (Event Organiser)
Mentoring
  1. (2024) International Chemistry Olympiad 2024, National, (Mentor)
  2. (2022) Mentor for Icho 2022 Go for Gold Program, National, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
  1. (2024) SURFACE MODIFICATION OF POLYOLEFIN MEMBRANE SEPARATOR FOR ALKALINE ZINC-BASED BATTERY APPLICATIONS, CHEK YONG WEN
  2. (2024) EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF ISOPRENE AND OLEIC ACID INCORPORATION ON THE FILM AND LATEX PROPERTIES OF SYNTHETIC NITRILE-BASED RUBBER, BOON ZHEN HERN
  3. (2022) Characterization of Oxo-Degradable Natural Rubber Containing Metal Stearates and its Impact on Plant and Soil Health, Natasya Nabilla Binti Hairon Azhar
  4. (2021) ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY EPOXY AND ALKYD COATINGS DERIVED FROM NATURAL RUBBER, YONG MING YEE
  5. (2023) Development of Styrene-Butyl Acrylate-Isoprene Emulsion Copolymer Coating for Natural Rubber Gloves, CHAREEYA A/P I GI
  6. (2022) Synthesis and evaluation of fatty acid-based polymeric additives as wetting and dispersing agent in solvent-based pigment concentrate, BOON LEONG LIM
  7. (2022) SYNTHESIS OF PALM OIL-DERIVED BIOCOMPATIBLE POLYMERIC SURFACTANTS FOR NATURAL RUBBER LATEX APPLICATION, YVONNE LING TZE QZIAN
  8. (2022) SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF PALM-OIL-BASED POLYMERIC SURFACTANTS AS BIOCOMPATIBLE ADDITIVES FOR NATURAL RUBBER LATEX FILM, HENG YI XIN
  9. (2018) PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ALKYD COATING WITH SELF-HEALING ABILITY, NORNADILA BINTI MOHD SAMAN
  10. (2017) PALM OIL BASED ALKYD/POLYANILINE AS ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE COATING WITH UV CURING ABILITY, SITI NUR AMALINA BINTI RAMLAN
  11. (2017) SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF FULLERENE DOPED POLYANILINE/TITANIUM DIOXIDE NANOCOMPOSITES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE SHIELDING, NURRAFIQAH BINTI MOKHTAR
  12. (2016) ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY POLYMERIC PLASTICIZER FOR POLY(VINYL CHLORIDE), NUR ZAHIDAH BINTI ROZAKI
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2023) UV curable bio-based coatings derived from liquid epoxidized natural rubber
  2. (2023) Incorporation of UV curing technology in PVC/Liquid epoxidized natural rubber blend
  3. (2023) Bio-based 2K polyurethane coating derived from liquid epoxidized natural rubber
  4. (2022) Grafting of poly(acrylic acid) on non-woven polyolefin membrane
  5. (2022) Fatty acid based polyurethane coating
  6. (2022) Effect of different crosslinker in poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogel
  7. (2021) NOVEL BIO-BASED POLYURETHANE COATING PRODUCED FROM NATURAL RUBBER
  8. (2021) Development of new synthetic rubber from isoprene and acrylonitrile
  9. (2021) Bio-based PVC composites: Integration of liquid epoxidized natural rubber and PVC via UV irradiation

TEACHING

Bachelor
  1. (2024) SIC3045 - Industrial Polymer Chemistry
  2. (2024) SID2002 - Industrial Polymer Chemistry I
  3. (2024) SID3008 - Industrial Polymer Chemistry Ii
  4. (2024) SIC3039 - Materials Chemistry
  5. (2024) SID3010 - Materials Chemistry
  6. (2024) SIC3029 - Polymer Chemistry
  7. (2024) SIC2005 - Polymer Chemistry I
  8. (2021) SID2002 - Industrial Polymer Chemistry I
  9. (2021) SID3008 - Industrial Polymer Chemistry Ii
  10. (2021) SID3010 - Materials Chemistry
  11. (2021) SIC2005 - Polymer Chemistry I
  12. (2021) SIC3014 - Polymer Chemistry Ii
  13. (2015) SCES3334 - Polymer Chemistry 2

PATENT/ IPR

  • A method of producing oxo-biodegradable natural rubber
    PATENT
  • A Latex Dipping Film Composition
    Patent (National)
  • Styrene-Butyl Acrylate-Isoprene terpolymer as polymeric coating for rubber glove: Improving ease of donning and comfort (New Title: A METHOD FOR PRODUCING A POLYMER EMULSION)
    PATENT
  • Conversion of poly(vinyl alcohol) waste to glue
    COPYRIGHT
  • Palm Oil-based Compounds as Environmentally Friendly Plasticisers for PVC
    PATENT
  • Palm oil based compound as environmentally friendly plasticisers for PVC
    Patent (National)