Curriculum Vitae

MISS DURGA DEVI A/P SUPPIAH

Research Officer
  • Nanotechnology Catalysis Research Centre
  • durgadevi
  • 0379676960

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • INTRUMENTATION METHODS
    X-Ray Diffraction (In-situ)
  • NANO-MATERIALS
    Catalysis & Combinatorial Technology

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • MSC, (Science)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • BSC (HONS), (Applied Chemistry)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Manager Publication Department
    01 Feb 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 (University Malaya)
  • Manager
    01 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2019 (University Malaya)

MEMBERSHIPS

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

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2023 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2017 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2016 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2024 - 2024, Partnership Grant
    Sustainable NaBH4-based Hydrogen Storage Tablet ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2021 - 2023, RU Geran
    Development of NanoCatalysis for Sustainable Resources and Technology ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 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)
  4. 2019 - 2021, RU Geran
    Nanocat- Nano Catalysis For Sustainable Resources And Green Technology ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2020 - 2021, RU Geran
    Nano Catalysis For Sustainable Resources And Green Technology ( Co-Researcher)
  6. 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))
  7. 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)
  8. 2012 - 2014, ScienceFund
    Design Of Nanocatalyst For The Synthesis Of Structured Functionalized Carbon From Palm Tree based Cellulose ( Coordinator)
Private
  1. 2023 - 2024, 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)