Curriculum Vitae

DR. FARAHIN BINTI MOHD JAIS

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Civil Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering
  • farahin.mohdjais
  • 0379675284

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Farahin Mohd Jais is a senior lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering. She was a previous recipient of the Programme Mahasiswa Cemerlang under the JPA scholarship during her Master's in Engineering of Science (Environmental) studies, and later pursued her Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering under the Skim Latihan Akademik Bumiputera (SLAB) fellowship. She specialized in water and wastewater treatment, with a focus on removing conventional and emerging water pollutants using carbon materials made from biomass waste. To date, she has synthesized water/wastewater treatment materials from a variety of biomass wastes, including spent coffee bean waste, pineapple leaf waste, palm shell waste, and sugarcane bagasse. Her experience in using adsorption technology for water/wastewater treatment has sparked her interest in diversifying into other technology including catalysis and membrane filtration.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
    HEAVY METAL , DYES, MICROPOLLUTANTS, PERSISTENT ORGANIC POLLUTANTS REMOVAL
  • SEPARATION PROCESS
    TOXIC POLLUTANTS REMOVAL FROM WATER
  • CHEMICAL/ PHYSICAL MODIFICATION
    HYDROTHERMAL CARBONIZATION, ENCAPSULATION, ADSORBENT MODIFICATION
  • DRINKING WATER QUALITY STANDARDS
  • WATER AND WASTEWATER PROCESSES
    COAGULATION, ADSORPTION

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD, (WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT)
    Universiti Malaya
  • M.ENG, (Sains Kejuruteraan)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • B.ENG, (Environmental Engineering)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • PENYELARAS PEMBENTANGAN SEMINAR TESIS BAGI IJAZAH KEDOKTORAN (PHD)
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 (Deputy Dean's (Higher Degree) Office, Faculty of Engineering)
  • PENYELARAS PEMBENTANGAN SEMINAR TESIS BAGI IJAZAH KEDOKTORAN (PHD)
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 (Deputy Dean's (Higher Degree) Office, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Programme Coordinator
    08 Dec 2022 - 31 Dec 2025 (University Malaya)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA PROGRAM MYEXCELL@UM
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Deputy Dean's (Student Affairs) Office, Faculty of Engineering)
  • PERANTARA UMEXPERT DI PERINGKAT PTJ
    01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Deputy Dean's (Research & Innovation) Office, Faculty of Engineering)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA DATA AND RESEARCH ASSETS MANAGEMENT (DAMU)
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Deputy Dean's (Research & Innovation) Office, Faculty of Engineering)
  • AUDITOR AUDIT ASET PENYELIDIKAN
    23 Sep 2024 - 27 Sep 2024 (Deputy Dean's (Research & Innovation) Office, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Task Force Member
    25 Sep 2023 - 24 Jun 2024 (Department)
  • Task Force Member
    25 Sep 2023 - 24 Jun 2024 (Department)
  • Course Coordinator
    25 Sep 2023 - 23 Jun 2024 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    25 Sep 2023 - 23 Jun 2024 (Department)
  • Task Force Member
    01 May 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 (Faculty)
  • Task Force Member
    09 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Faculty)
  • Task Force Member
    09 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Faculty)
  • Task Force Member
    10 Mar 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Faculty)
  • Course Coordinator
    01 Oct 2022 - 19 Feb 2023 (Department)
  • Task Force Member
    11 Sep 2022 - 11 Sep 2022 (Faculty)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • BIOCHAR MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
    2024 to present (National)
  • GRADUATE ENGINEER, MEMBER
    Since 2022 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • GOLD AWARD
    UNIVERSITI MALAYA, 2023 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Jais, Farahin Mohd; Ibrahim, Muhammad Shazril Idris; El-Shafie, Ahmed; Choong, Choe Earn; Kim, Minhee; Yoon, Yeomin; Jang, Min (2024). Updated review on current approaches and challenges for poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances removal using activated carbon-based adsorbents, JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING. 64. doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105625
  2. Jais, F. M., Chee, C. Y., Ismail, Z., & Ibrahim, S. (2021). Experimental design via NaOH activation process and statistical analysis for activated sugarcane bagasse hydrochar for removal of dye and antibiotic. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 9(1), 13. doi: 10.1016/j.jece.2020.104829
  3. Jais, F. M., Ibrahim, S., Chee, C. Y., & Ismail, Z. (2021). High removal of crystal violet dye and tetracycline by hydrochloric acid assisted hydrothermal carbonization of sugarcane bagasse prepared at high yield. Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 24, 19. doi: 10.1016/j.scp.2021.100541
  4. Jais, F. M., Ibrahim, S., Chee, C. Y., & Ismail, Z. (2021). Solvothermal growth of the bimetal organic framework (NiFe-MOF) on sugarcane bagasse hydrochar for the removal of dye and antibiotic. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 9(6), 13. doi: 10.1016/j.jece.2021.106367
  5. Kittappa, S., Jais, F. M., Ramalingam, M., Mohd, N. S., & Ibrahim, S. (2020). Functionalized magnetic mesoporous palm shell activated carbon for enhanced removal of azo dyes. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 8(5), 10. doi: 10.1016/j.jece.2020.104081
  6. Jais, Farahin Mohd; Ibrahim, Shaliza; Yoon, Yeomin; Jang, Min (2016). Enhanced arsenate removal by lanthanum and nano-magnetite composite incorporated palm shell waste-based activated carbon, SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY. 169, 93-102. doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2016.05.034
ESCI
  1. Akhbari, Azam; Ibrahim, Shaliza; Wen, Low Chin; Zainal, Afifi; Muda, Noraziah; Yahya, Liyana; Chuen, Onn Chiu; Jais, Farahin Mohd; Annuar, Mohamad Suffian bin Mohamad (2023). Experimental Assessment of Mesophilic and Thermophilic Batch Fermentative Biohydrogen Production from Palm Oil Mill Effluent Using Response Surface Methodology, KOREAN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH. 61(2), 278-286. doi:10.9713/kcer.2023.61.2.278
Scopus
  1. Akhbari A., Ibrahim S., Wen L.C., Zainal A., Muda N., Yahya L., Chuen O.C., Jais F.M., bin Mohamad Annuar M.S. (2023). Experimental Assessment of Mesophilic and Thermophilic Batch Fermentative Biohydrogen Production from Palm Oil Mill Effluent Using Response Surface Methodology, Korean Chemical Engineering Research. 61(2), 278-286. doi:10.9713/kcer.2023.61.2.278

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Water and wastewater treatment material development (emerging pollutants, organic pollutants, ageing microplastics in water, PFAS and PFOS in water, agricultural waste-based adsorbents, bio-sorbent, green adsorbent)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2023 - 2025, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Modification of Pineapple Leaf Waste Hydrochar by Incorporation of Lanthanum Magnetic Metal Organic Framework for High as Removal From Water: Experimental Analysis and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Analysis ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2023 - 2025, Partnership Grant
    Energy And By-products Recovery From Tea Waste ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2023 - 2025, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)
    Pineapple Leaf Waste a Potential Source of Low-Cost Graphene Preparation for Water Remediation ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2024 - 2025, Partnership Grant
    Valorization Of Incinerator Bottom Ash In Geopolymer As Partial Replacement For Fine Aggregate ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2023 - 2024, UM Living Labs @ UMSDC
    Sustainable Solid Waste Management Model In Universiti Malaya Campus: Zero Waste Campaign 2.0 ( Co-Researcher)
  6. 2024 - 2024, Government Agency - Manage by UMCARES
    Memperkukuh Keselamatan Makanan Dan Kelestarian Penternakan Ikan Di Malaysia Melalui Penggunaan Robot Terapung Automatik Yang Dikuasakan Oleh Tenaga Solar Dan Penapis Air Untuk Penternakan Ikan Keli ( Co-Researcher)
  7. 2016 - 2021, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research
    Preparation, Photoactivity Of Nanostructured Composite Strontium Titanate (srtio3) For Sustainable Treatment Of Persistent Organic Pollutants (pops). ( Co-Researcher)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Poster Judges During Conference Proceeding, National, (External Assessor)
  2. (2024) Reviewer for Manuscript of The Removal of Tris(2-Chloroethyl)Phosphate by a Composite Biosorbent: Preparation, Performance and Mechanism, International, (Reviewer)
  3. (2024) Reviewer for Manuscript of Enhancement of Multiple Antibiotics Removal Performance of Different Microalgae-Based System by Agricultural Phytohormone and Carboxylated Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Induction, International, (Reviewer)
  4. (2024) External Reviewer, International, (Reviewer)
  5. (2024) Internal Examiner to Amy Aynee Chan, University, (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2022) Candidature Defense - Ji Hong Kang (17220646/1), University, (Internal Evaluator)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
  1. (2024) THE ADSORPTION BEHAVIOR OF MG-FE MODIFIED KIWI BRANCH BIOCHAR ON CADMIUM AND ITS MECHANISM, WU RUI
  2. (2024) ASSESSMENT OF MICROPLASTIC CONTAMINATION CHARACTERISTICS, TREND AND REMOVAL TREATMENT, SITI AQILAH BINTI ZAINUDIN
  3. (2024) Utilizing Waste Glass-Derived Sodium Silicate Solution in Alkali-Activated Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Bottom Ash-Based Geopolymer, YEE MON AUNG MOE
  4. (2024) THERMOCHEMICAL CONVERSION OF HAZARDOUS WASTE MIXTURES TO SYNTHESIZE GREEN-SOLID FUEL, WAN MELISSA DIYANA WAN NORMAZLAN
  5. (2024) PINEAPPLE LEAF WASTE A POTENTIAL SOURCE OF LOW-COST GRAPHENE PREPARATION FOR WATER REMEDIATION, NURUL SAFURA BINTI OTHMAN
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2024) Removal of dye from water by using pineapple leaf waste hydrochar at different hydrothermal carbonization preparation parameters
  2. (2024) Removal of Cr (vi) by using UM varsity lake algal derived hydrochar
  3. (2024) Removal of antibiotic trace from water by using Fe impregnated activated carbon
  4. (2023) The effect of weathering on microplastics and their interactions with antibiotic trace in freshwater
  5. (2023) Organic pollutant removal from water using RSM-based optimization of Fe- activated carbon powder immobilized in Ca alginate
  6. (2023) Effect of alkali activation on agricultural waste hydrochar to remove organic pollutants from water
  7. (2023) Coffee waste impregnated with MgO for removal of antibiotic traces from water

TEACHING

Bachelor
  1. (2024) KID4008 - Environmental Impact Assessment
  2. (2024) KIA2013 - Principles of Environmental Engineering
  3. (2024) KIA3001 - Statistics and Numerical Techniques
  4. (2023) KIA2006 - Environmental Engineering and Sustainability
  5. (2023) KID4008 - Environmental Impact Assessment
  6. (2023) KIA2013 - Principles of Environmental Engineering
  7. (2023) KIA3001 - Statistics and Numerical Techniques
  8. (2022) KIX1001 - Engineering Mathematics 1
  9. (2022) KIA3007 - Laboratory C (Geotechnical and Transportation)
  10. (2022) KIA3001 - Statistics and Numerical Techniques

PATENT/IPR

  • Anaerobic wastewater treatment technologies and POME - from waste to energy.
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COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. PROGRAMME ON IDEATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (TRAINING OF TRAINERS), Kompleks Pengurusan Penyelidikan & Inovasi (Kppi) (12 Jul 2022 - 16 Jul 2022)
  2. WORKSHOP RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH, The Cube, Level 4, Research Management & Innovation Complex (Rmic), Universiti Malaya (13 Dec 2023 - 13 Dec 2023)
  3. EMERALD TEACHING AND LEARNING 2022, Bk7, Mercu Alam Bina Fakulti Alam Bina UM (05 Dec 2022 - 09 Dec 2022)
CONFERENCE
  1. THE 2ND BIOCHAR MALAYSIA ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2024, Auditorium Rashdan Baba, Universiti Putra Malaysia (13 Aug 2024 - 14 Aug 2024)