Curriculum Vitae

CHM DR. DURGA DEVI A/P SUPPIAH

Research Officer
  • Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre
  • durgadevi
  • 0379676960

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY, (PHYSICAL SCIENCE CHEMISTRY)
    Universiti Malaya (um)
  • MSC, (Science)
    Universiti Malaya (um)
  • BSC (HONS), (Applied Chemistry)
    Universiti Malaya (um)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Technical Manager ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Raman Spectroscopy
    01 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2027 (Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre)
  • Pengurus Makmal X-Ray Hall
    01 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2026 (Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Perkhidmatan Perundingan Fakulti Sains 2024-2025
    16 Dec 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Spesifikasi (RMK13)- Oil Free Scroll Compressor pautan ke instrument NMR
    06 Nov 2025 - 06 Nov 2025 (University Malaya)
  • Pengarah Program Bengkel Pemerkasaan Servis Teknikal & Konsultasi Pusat Penyelidikan Nanoteknologi & Pemangkinan 2025
    16 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 2025 (Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Spesifikasi Bagi Pembelian Peralatan XRD Dan HRTEM
    07 Oct 2025 - 07 Oct 2025 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Spesifikasi Bagi Pembelian Peralatan WDXRF, HT-XRD dan Benchtop PXRD Di Bawah Rmk-12 (Tambahan)
    02 Oct 2025 - 02 Oct 2025 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Member of UM and Frozen Horizons: 25 Years of Antarctic Exploration, Tropical Linkages and Climate Action.
    24 Sep 2025 - 26 Sep 2025 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    30 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2025 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Mesyuarat Pengurusan Khas: Perancangan Strategik & Hala Tuju NANOCAT HICoE 2025
    26 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 2025 (Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Teknikal Bagi Tender UM.G/FSD/PC/804/2024/31 - Membekal, Menghantar, Memasang, Menguji Dan Mentauliah Satu Sistem Surface Area Analyzer 2024
    27 Sep 2024 - 27 Sep 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Task Force Ahli Jawatankuasa Sesi Penilaian Tapak & Pembentangan Pelan Tindakan & Hala Tuju bagi Permohonan Pusat Kecemerlangan Pendidikan Tinggi (HICoE) 2024
    23 Jul 2024 - 25 Jul 2024 (Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Spesifikasi Perolehan "Membekal, menghantar dan memasang 1 pakej peralatan Motorised Stand (Model : FGS-100VC), Digital Force Gauge (Model : FGP-100 SEG),
    30 Aug 2023 - 30 Aug 2023 (Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice-chancellor (research and Innovation))
  • Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Penilaian Teknikal dan Kewangan bagi Perolehan "Mengganti Dan Memasang Satu Unit Cooling Water Chiller Circulator Pada Peralatan XRD 2023
    07 Apr 2023 - 07 Apr 2023 (Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa & Rapporteur Taklimat Matriks Penyelidikan 2023
    16 Jan 2023 - 19 Jan 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Auditor Dalaman untuk Audit Kualiti Dalaman UM Bil 23/2022 (AKD UM Bil 23/2022)
    07 Jun 2022 - 24 Jun 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Editorial Manager Malaysian Catalysis-An International Journal (MCIJ)
    27 Mar 2019 - 26 Mar 2021 (University Malaya)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY (RSC), MEMBER
    2024 to 2025 (International)
  • INSTITUT KIMIA MALAYSIA, MEMBER
    Since 2017 (National)
  • MALAYSIA NANOTECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
    Since 2013 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Anuegerah Pentadbir Universiti Malaya 2023: Kategori Penulisan Ilmiah
    2023, Universiti Malaya,  (University)
  • Excellence Service Award
    2023, Universiti Malaya
  • Top in Tech Most Impactful Academia-industry Collaboration 2021
    2022, Malaysiakini,  (National)
  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2017, Universiti Malaya
  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2016, Universiti Malaya

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Shapril, Nur'ain Nadia; Wahab, Yasmin Abdul; Suppiah, Durga Devi; Johan, Mohd Rafie (2025). Catalytic CO2 hydrogenation to sustainable aviation fuel: mechanisms and pathways to net-zero, SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS. . doi:10.1039/d5se01236h
  2. Suppiah, Durga Devi; Wan Daud, Wan Mohd Ashri; Johan, Mohd Rafie (2025). Optimizing Titania-supported iron catalysts for high-performance FT-CO2 conversion, MATERIALS RESEARCH EXPRESS. 12(7). doi:10.1088/2053-1591/adf1dc
  3. Afzal, Saba; Sherino, Bibi; Suppiah, Durga Devi; Sagadevan, Suresh; Julkapli, Nurhidayatullaili Muhd (2024). Prospective and potential of magnetic nanoparticles in advanced and sustainable wastewater treatment, JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING. 63. doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105540
  4. Suppiah, Durga Devi; Julkapli, Nurhidayatullaili Muhd; Sagadevan, Suresh; Johan, Mohd Rafie (2023). Eco-friendly green synthesis approach and evaluation of environmental and biological applications of iron oxide nanoparticles, INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS. 152. doi:10.1016/j.inoche.2023.110700
  5. Suppiah, Durga Devi; Julkapli, Nurhidayatullaili Muhd; Johan, Mohd Rafie (2022). Correlation on precipitation parameters towards ferromagnetism and stabilization of the magnetite nanoparticles, JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY. 315. doi:10.1016/j.jssc.2022.123459
  6. Suppiah, D. D., Daud, W., & Johan, M. R. (2021). Supported Metal Oxide Catalysts for CO2 Fischer-Tropsch Conversion to Liquid Fuels-A Review. Energy & Fuels, 35(21), 17261-17278. doi: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.1c02406
  7. Ong, H. T., Suppiah, D. D., & Julkapli, N. M. (2020). Fatty acid coated iron oxide nanoparticle: Effect on stability, particle size and magnetic properties. Colloids and Surfaces a-Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 606, 9. doi: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.125371
  8. Suppiah, D. D., Johan, M. R. (2019). Catalytic conversion of microcrystalline cellulose to nanocellulose using iron oxide catalysts. Indian Journal of Chemistry Section a-Inorganic Bio-Inorganic Physical Theoretical Analytical Chemistry, 58(2), 265-270.
  9. Suppiah, D. D., Johan, M. R. (2019). Influence of solution pH on the formation of iron oxide nanoparticles. Materials Research Express, 6(1), 8. doi:10.1088/2053-1591/aae428
  10. Suppiah, Durga Devi; Johan, Mohd Rafie (2019). Catalytic conversion of microcrystalline cellulose to nanocellulose using iron oxide catalysts, INDIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY SECTION A-INORGANIC BIO-INORGANIC PHYSICAL THEORETICAL & ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY. 58(2), 265-270
  11. Suppiah, Durga Devi; Johan, Mohd Rafie (2019). Influence of solution pH on the formation of iron oxide nanoparticles, MATERIALS RESEARCH EXPRESS. 6(1). doi:10.1088/2053-1591/aae428
  12. Suppiah, Durga Devi; Komar, Anna; Abd Hamid, Sharifah Bee (2017). Structural dynamics of molybdenum vanadium oxide (MoVOx) Influence of activation condition, JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY. 129(3), 1367-1376. doi:10.1007/s10973-017-6333-1
  13. Abd Hamid, Sharifah Bee; Daud, Nur Atiqah; Suppiah, Durga Devi; Yehya, Wageeh Abdulhadi; Sudarsanam, Putla; Bhargava, Suresh K. (2016). Catalytic dehydration of glycerol to acrolein over M2.5H0.5PW12O40 (M = Cs, Rb and K) phosphotungstic acids: Effect of substituted alkali metals, POLYHEDRON. 120, 154-161. doi:10.1016/j.poly.2016.08.027
Others
  1. Suppiah, D. D. (2022). Synergistic effect of Promoter addition and Nickel Loading for Catalysed Dry Reforming of Methane. Malaysian Catalysis-An International Journal, 1(2), 31-41. doi:10.22452/mcij.vol1no2.3

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2025 - 2027, RU Geran
    CO2 Conversion to Chemicals Using Designed Catalyst for Various Conditions ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2025 - 2025, Partnership Grant
    Scale-up Of Hydrogen Storage Material (nabh4) Regeneration Process From Sodium Borate With Low Cost And Efficient Process ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2024 - 2024, Partnership Grant
    Sustainable NaBH4-based Hydrogen Storage Tablet ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2021 - 2023, RU Geran
    Development Of Nanocatalysis For Sustainable Resources And Technology ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2022 - 2023, Partnership Grant
    Development Of Low-cost And Efficient Recycling Processes Through Metal Reduction Of The By-product Of Sodium Borohydride (nabh4) ( Co-Researcher)
  6. 2019 - 2021, RU Geran
    Nanocat- Nano Catalysis For Sustainable Resources And Green Technology ( Co-Researcher)
  7. 2020 - 2021, RU Geran
    Nano Catalysis For Sustainable Resources And Green Technology ( Co-Researcher)
  8. 2014 - 2016, Research Officer Grant Scheme (ROGS)
    Catalytic Oxydehydrogenation (ODH) of propane over Molybdenum oxide based catalyst system using fixed bed reactor ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  9. 2013 - 2016, High Impact Research (HIR)
    Palm Tree Biomass Catalytic Biorefining A New Approach In Controlling The Structure And Functionalization Of Nanocellulose And Its Application (Green Cat). ( Coordinator)
  10. 2012 - 2014, ScienceFund
    Design Of Nanocatalyst For The Synthesis Of Structured Functionalized Carbon From Palm Tree based Cellulose ( Coordinator)
Private
  1. 2023 - 2025, Private Funding
    Non-waste Composite Sodium Borohydride As Hydrogen Storage Material ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2021 - 2023, Private Funding
    Development Of Low Cost And Efficient Recycling Processes Through Metal Reduction Of The By Product Of Sodium Borohydride (nabh4) ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2015 - 2017, Private Funding
    A Baseline Study : Co2 Methanation Catalyst And Performance Evaluation ( Co-Researcher)
International
  1. 2025 - 2026, International Funding
    Direct Co2 Conversion To Liquid Fuels Via Graphitic Support ( Principal Investigator(PI))

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Fuelling the Future; Hydrogen s Role in Clean Air and Climate Solutions, 22nd Workshop of APMP/TCQM Gas Analysis Group and 2025 APMP/Focus Group Workshop on Climate Change and Clean Air., National Metrology Institute of Malaysia (NMIM) (International) (11 Aug 2025 - 12 Aug 2025)
  2. NANOCAT Iron Agro Nano Catalyst Fertilizer, Seminar Nanoteknologi Agrokimia, Pusat Nanoteknologi Kebangsaan (NNC), Kementerian Sains, Teknologi Dan Inovasi (MOSTI),, Pusat Nanoteknologi Kebangsaan (NNC), (National) (28 Aug 2024 - 28 Aug 2024)
  3. Heterogeneous Catalyst Development for CO2 Utilization, NANOCAT Webinar Series MEET OUR RESEARCHERS, Pusat Penyelidikan NANOCAT (National) (28 Jul 2022 - 28 Jul 2022)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Advancing Heterogeneous Catalysts for CO2 Conversion into Carbon-Neutral Fuels, 2nd Research Officers National Symposium (ReONS 2024)., Malaysian University Research Officer Society (MROS), (National) (19 Nov 2024 - 20 Nov 2024)
  2. Synergistic effect of Incorporation method on Fe-Co based Catalyst for CO2 Valorization, International Sciences and Innovation Congress, Sanliurfa, Turkey, International Science and Art Research Centre (International) (16 Mar 2024 - 17 Mar 2024)
  3. Supported Fe-Co-K Based Catalyst for CO2 Valorization, International Paland ken Scientific Studies Congress,, ISARC Tukey (International) (02 Dec 2023 - 03 Dec 2023)
  4. Support Selection for Catalyst Development for CO2 conversion to value added chemicals, 1st Research Officers National Symposium (ReONS 2022), Persatuan Pegawai Penyelidik UPM (Penyelidik UPM) (National) (29 Aug 2022 - 30 Aug 2022)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Synergistic effect of Support types and Incorporation method on Fe-Co based Catalyst for CO2 Valorization, CAM Postgraduate Symposium 2023, Centre of Advanced Materials (CAM), UM (University) (21 Nov 2023 - 21 Nov 2023)
PRESENTER
  1. Effect of Promoter on Supported Ni for Catalyzed Methane Dry Reforming, Meeting on Nanotechnology: Principles and Applications, Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre - Nanocat (International) (22 Nov 2018 - 23 Nov 2018)