Curriculum Vitae

PROF. DR. T.M. INDRA MAHLIA

Honorary Professor
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering
  • indra
  • 603-79675228

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PHD(2003) (UM), (LAIN-LAIN)
    Universiti Malaya (um)
  • MEngSc(1997) (UM), (SAINS KEJURUTERAAN)
    Universiti Malaya (um)
  • BEng, (TEKNIK MESIN)
    Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Ahli jawatan kuasa semakan kurikulum jabatan
    13 Jan 2011 - 12 Jan 2014 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli jawatankuasa latihan teknologis makmal (JLTK)
    01 Jul 2010 - 07 Jul 2012 (University Malaya)
  • Penyelaras program sarjana kejuruteraan Mekanik
    21 Apr 2011 - 30 Jun 2011 (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Ahli jawatan kuasa ijazah tinggi
    13 Aug 2010 - 13 Aug 2010 (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2006, Universiti Malaya
  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2004, Universiti Malaya

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
  1. A. Mazandarani, T. Mahlia, W.T. Chong. Investigating the need of nuclear power plants for sustainable energy in Iran. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 15 (2011) 3575-87.
  2. A.S. Silitonga, A.E. Atabani, T.M.I. Mahlia, A.H. Sebayang. Techno-economic analysis and environmental impact of fuel economy labels for passenger cars in Indonesia. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 15 (2011) 5212-7.
  3. Adnan, R., Masjuki, H. H. & Mahlia, T. M. I. 2011. Mathematical modeling on the effect of equivalence ratio in emission characteristics of compression ignition engine with hydrogen substitution. Applied Mathematics and Computation, 217(13), 6144-6158.
  4. Chong WT, Naghavi MS, Poh SC, Mahlia TMI, Pan KC.2011. Techno-economic analysis of a wind solar hybrid renewable energy system with rainwater collection feature for urban high-rise application. Applied Energy. 88:4067-77.
  5. H.C. Ong, T.M.I. Mahlia, H.H. Masjuki, R.S. Norhasyima. Comparison of palm oil, Jatropha curcas and Calophyllum inophyllum for biodiesel: A review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 15 (2011) 3501-15.
  6. Husnawan M, Masjuki HH, Mahlia TMI. 2011. The interest of combining two additives with palm olein as selected lubricant components. Industrial Lubrication and Tribology. 63:203-9.
  7. Jayed, M. H., Masjuki, H. H., Kalam, M. A., Mahlia, T. M. I., Husnawan, M., & Liaquat, A. M. (2011). Prospects of dedicated biodiesel engine vehicles in Malaysia and Indonesia. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 15(1), pp. 220-235.
  8. M. Mohammadnejad, M. Ghazvini, T.M.I. Mahlia, A. Andriyana. A review on energy scenario and sustainable energy in Iran. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 15 (2011) 4652-8.
  9. Mahlia TMI, Razak HA, Nursahida MA. 2011. Life cycle cost analysis and payback period of lighting retrofit at the University of Malaya. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews. 15:1125-32.
  10. Mahlia TMI, Taufiq BN, Ong KP, Saidur R. 2011. Exergy analysis for day lighting, electric lighting and space cooling systems for a room space in a tropical climate. Energy and Buildings.43:1676-84.
  11. Mahlia, T.M.I. and P.L. Chan, 2011. Life cycle cost analysis of fuel cell based cogeneration system for residential application in Malaysia. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews. 15(1): p. 416-426.
  12. Mahlia, T.M.I., et al., 2011. Role of energy guide labels in consumers purchase decision for household electrical appliances. Energy Education Science and Technology Part a-Energy Science and Research. 27(1): p. 95-104.
  13. Mazandarani A, Mahlia TMI, Chong WT, Moghavvemi M. 2011. Fuel consumption and emission prediction by Iranian power plants until 2025. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews.15:1575-92.
  14. Ong, H. C., Mahlia, T. M. I., & Masjuki, H. H. (2011). A review on energy scenario and sustainable energy in Malaysia. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 15(1), 639-647.
  15. Ong, H.C., T.M.I. Mahlia, and H.H. Masjuki, A review on emissions and mitigation strategies for road transport in Malaysia. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2011. 15(8): p. 3516-3522.
  16. R. Saidur and TMI, Mahlia, Impacts of energy efficiency standard on motor energy savings and emission reductions, Clean Technology and Environmental Policy, Volume 13, Issue 1 (2011), Page 103-109.
  17. Saidur, R., T.M.I. Mahlia, and M. Hasanuzzaman, 2011. Developing energy performance standard, label and test procedures and impacts analysis for commercial chillers. Energy Education Science and Technology Part a-Energy Science and Research. 27(1): p. 175-190.
  18. Shafie, S. M., Mahlia, T. M. I., Masjuki, H. H., & Andriyana, A. 2011. Current energy usage and sustainable energy in Malaysia: A review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 15(9): 4370-4377. (Q1)
  19. Shekarchian M, Moghavvemi M, Mahlia TMI, Mazandarani A. 2011. A review on the pattern of electricity generation and emission in Malaysia from 1976 to 2008. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews.15:2629-42.
  20. Shekarchian M, Moghavvemi M, Motasemi F, Mahlia TMI. 2011. Energy savings and cost-benefit analysis of using compression and absorption chillers for air conditioners in Iran. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews. 15:1950-60.
  21. Silitonga, A. S., Atabani, A. E., Mahlia, T. M. I., Masjuki, H. H., Badruddin, I. A., & Mekhilef, S. 2011. A review on prospect of Jatropha curcas for biodiesel in Indonesia. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 15(8): 3733-3756.
  22. W.T. Chong, M.S. Naghavi, S.C. Poh, T.M.I. Mahlia, K.C. Pan.2011. Techno-economic analysis of a wind solar hybrid renewable energy system with rainwater collection feature for urban high-rise application. Applied Energy. 88: 4067-77.
  23. Aizura, A. B., Mahlia, T. M. I. & Masjuki, H. H. 2010.Potential fuel savings and emissions reduction from fuel economy standards implementation for motor-vehicles. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 12: 255-263.
  24. Aizura, A.B., T.M.I. Mahlia, and H.H. Masjuki, 2010. Potential fuel savings and emissions reduction from fuel economy standards implementation for motor- vehicles. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy. 12(3): p. 255-263.
  25. Aljibori HSS, Chong WP, Mahlia TMI, et al., 2010. Load- displacement behavior of glass fiber/epoxy composite plates with circular cut-outs subjected to compressive load. Materials & Design. 31(1): p. 466-474.
  26. Khosravi S, Mahlia TMI, Yau YH. Feasibility Study of Hybrid Wheel Desiccant Dehumidification Cooling Systems in Malaysia. ASHRAE Transactions, 116;392-397.
  27. Mahlia, T. M. I., Saidur, R., Husnawan, M., Masjuki, H. H. & Kalam, M. A. (2010). An approach to estimate the life-cycle cost of energy efficiency improvement of room air conditioners. Energy Education Science and Technology Part a-Energy Science and Research, 26(1):1-11.
  28. Mahlia, T.M.I. and A. Iqbal, 2010. Cost benefits analysis and emission reductions of optimum thickness and air gaps for selected insulation materials for building walls in Maldives. Energy. 35(5): p. 2242-2250.
  29. Mahlia, T.M.I. and P.A.A. Yanti, 2010. Cost efficiency analysis and emission reduction by implementation of energy efficiency standards for electric motors. Journal of Cleaner Production. 18(4): p. 365-374.
  30. Mahlia, T.M.I. and R. Saidur, 2010. A review on test procedure, energy efficiency standards and energy labels for room air conditioners and refrigerator-freezers. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews. 14(7): p. 1888-1900.
  31. Mahlia, T.M.I., et al., 2010. A review on fuel economy standard for motor vehicles with the implementation possibilities in Malaysia. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews. 14(9): p. 3092-3099.
  32. Mahlia, T.M.I., et al., 2010. An approach to estimate the life-cycle cost of energy efficiency improvement of room air conditioners. Energy Education Science and Technology Part a-Energy Science and Research. 26(1): p. 1-11.
  33. Mahlia, T.M.I., et al., 2010. Clothes drying from room air conditioning waste heat: thermodynamics investigation. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering. 35(1B): p. 339-351.
  34. Mazandarani, A.,Mahlia, T.M.I., et al., 2010. A review on the pattern of electricity generation and emission in Iran from 1967 to 2008. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews. 14(7): p. 1814-1829.
  35. Saidur, R. and T.M.I. Mahlia, 2010. Energy, economic and environmental benefits of using high-efficiency motors to replace standard motors for the Malaysian industries. Energy Policy. 38(8): p. 4617-4625.
  36. T. M. I. Mahlia, C. G. Hor, H. H. Masjuki, M. Husnawan, M. Varman and S. Mekhilef.(2010). CLOTHES DRYING FROM ROOM AIR CONDITIONING WASTE HEAT: THERMODYNAMICS INVESTIGATION, The Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 35(1B):339-351.
  37. Yusuf, K., Mahlia, T.M.I., et al., 2010. Effect of cutting parameters on the surface roughness of titanium alloys using end milling process. Scientific Research and Essays. 5(11): p. 1284-1293.
  38. Hassan, M.H., Kalam, M.A., Mahlia, T.M.I., Aris, I., Nizam, M.K., Abdullah, S., Ali, Y. 2009. Experimental test of a new compressed natural gas direct injection engine. Energy and Fuels 23(10):4981-4987.
  39. Husnawan, M., Masjuki, H.H., Mahlia, T.M.I. & Saifullah, M.G. 2009. Thermal analysis of cylinder head carbon deposits from single cylinder diesel engine fueled by palm oil-diesel fuel emulsions. Applied Energy 86(10):2107-2113.
  40. Husnawan, M., Masjuki, H.H., Mahlia, T.M.I., Mekhilef, S., Saifullah, M.G. 2009. Use of post flame metal-based and oxygenated additive combination for biodiesel-diesel blends. Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research 68 (12):1049-1052.
  41. Kalam, M.A., Masjuki, H.H., Redzuan, M., Mahlia, T.M.I., Fuad, M.A., Mohibah, M., Halim, K.H., Ishak, A., Khair, M., Shahrir, A., Yusoff, A. 2009. Development and test of a new catalytic converter for natural gas fuelled engine. Sadhana - Academy Proceedings in Engineering Sciences 34(3):467-481.
  42. Yanti, P.A.A., Mahlia, T.M.I. 2009. Considerations for the selection of an applicable energy efficiency test procedure for electric motors in Malaysia: Lessons for other developing countries. Energy Policy 37 (9):3467-3474.
  43. M.A. Kalam, M.G. Saifullah, H.H. Masjuki, M. Husnawan, T.M.I. Mahlia. PAH and other emissions from coconut oil blended fuels. Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research, 2008: 67(11); 1031-1035. www.scopus.com
  44. P.A.A. Yanti, T.M.I. Mahlia. Methodology of Implementing Energy Efficiency Standards for Electric Motor. European Journal of Scientific Research, 2008: 24(1); 134-147
  45. R. Saidur, H.H. Masjuki, M. Hasanuzzaman, T.M.I. Mahlia, C.Y. Tan, J.K. Ooi, P.H. Yoon. Performance investigation of a solar powered thermoelectric refrigerator. Int. J. Mechanical and Materials Engineering, 2008; 3(1); 7-16. www.scopus.com
  46. T.M.I. Mahlia. η3e efficiency (energy, economic and environmental) for performance analysis. Int. J. Mechanical and Materials Engineering, 2008; 3(1); 105-107. www.scopus.com
  47. [13]M.A. Kalam, H.H. Masjuki, M. Redzuan, T.M.I. Mahlia, M.A. Fuad, M. Mohibah, K.H. Halim, A. Ishak, M. Khair, A. Shahrir, A. Yusoff. Development and test of a new catalytic converter for natural gas fuelled engine. Sadhana Academy Proceedings in Engineering Sciences, Indian academy of sciences, 2009: 34(3); 467-481. www.scopus.com
  48. B.N. Taufiq, H.H. Masjuki, T.M.I. Mahlia, M. S. Faizul, R. Saidur, E. Niza Mohamad. Second law analysis for optimal thermal design of radial fin geometry by convection. Applied Thermal Engineering, Elsevier. 2007;27(8-9):1363-1370. www.sciencedirect.com
  49. B.N. Taufiq, H.H. Masjuki, T.M.I. Mahlia, M.A. Amalina, M.S. Faizul, R. saidur. Exergy Analysis of Evaporative Cooling for Reducing Energy Use in a Malaysian Building. Desalination, Elsevier. 2007; 209(1): 238 243.www.sciencedirect.com
  50. T.M.I. Mahlia, B.N. Taufiq, Ismail. H.H. Masjuki. Correlation between thermal conductivity and the thickness of selected insulation materials for building wall, Energy and Building, Elsevier. 2007;39(2):182-187. www.sciencedirect.com
  51. M. U. Aslam, H. H. Masjuki, M. A. Kalam, H. Abdesselam, T.M.I. Mahlia, M. A. Amalina. An experimental investigation of CNG as an alternative fuel for a retrofitted gasoline vehicle. Fuel, Elsevier. 2006;85(5-6):717-724. www.sciencedirect.com
  52. M. Varman, T.M.I. Mahlia, H.H. Masjuki. Method for calculating annual energy efficiency improvement of TV sets. Energy Policy, Elsevier. 2006;34(15):2429-2432. www.sciencedirect.com
  53. M. Varman, H.H. Masjuki, T.M.I. Mahlia. Potential electricity savings from implementation of Energy efficiency standard for TVs in Malaysia. Energy and Buildings, Elsevier. 2005;37(6),685-689. www.sciencedirect.com
  54. R. Saidur, H.H. Masjuki, T.M.I. Mahlia. Labeling design effort for household refrigerator-freezers in Malaysia. Energy Policy, Elsevier. 2005;33(5):611-618. www.sciencedirect.com
  55. Ronny Hendra, Hamdani, T.M.I. Mahlia, H.H. Masjuki. Thermal and Melting Heat Transfer Characteristics in a Latent Heat Storage System. Applied Thermal Engineering, Elsevier. 2005.;25(10):1503-1515. www.sciencedirect.com
  56. T.M.I. Mahlia, H.H. Masjuki, F.M. Taha, N.A. Rahim, R. Saidur. Energy labeling for electric fan in Malaysia. Energy Policy, Elsevier. 2005;33(1):63-68. www.sciencedirect.com
  57. T.M.I. Mahlia, M.F.M. Said, H.H. Masjuki and M.R. Tamjis. Cost-benefit analysis and emission reduction of lighting retrofits in residential sector. Energy and Buildings, Elsevier. 2005;37(6):573-578. www.sciencedirect.com
  58. M. Varman. H.H. Masjuki, T.M.I. Mahlia. Emission mitigation from implementation of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for TVs in Malaysia. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy. Springer-Verlag, 2004;6(4):282 287. www.scopus.com
  59. T.M.I. Mahlia, H.H. Masjuki, R. Saidur, M.A. Amalina. Mitigation of Emissions through Energy Efficiency Standards for Room Air Conditioners in Malaysia. Energy Policy, Elsevier. 2004;32(16):1782-1787. www.sciencedirect.com
  60. T.M.I. Mahlia, H.H. Masjuki, R. Saidur. M.A. Amalina. Cost benefit analysis of implementing minimum energy efficiency standards for household refrigerator-freezer in Malaysia. Energy Policy, Elsevier. 2004;32(16):1819-1824. www.sciencedirect.com
  61. T.M.I. Mahlia. Methodology for Predicting Market Transformation Due to Implementation of Energy Efficiency Standards and Labels. Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier. 2004;45(11):1785-1793
  62. T.M.I. Mahlia, H.H. Masjuki, R. Saidur. A.R. Noor Leha. Projected electricity savings by implementing minimum energy efficiency standards for household refrigerator in Malaysia. Energy, Elsevier. 2003;28(7):751-754. www.sciencedirect.com
  63. T.M.I. Mahlia, M.Z. Abdulmuin, T.M.I. Alamsyah, D. Mukhlishien. Dynamic modeling and simulation of a palm wastes boiler. Renewable Energy, Pergamon. 2003;28 (8):1235-1256. www.sciencedirect.com
  64. T.M.I. Mahlia. CO2 Taxation on Electricity Generation for Trees Replanting in Malaysia. Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier Science Ltd, U.K., 2003;44(5);725-732. www.sciencedirect.com
  65. H.H. Masjuki, T.M.I. Mahlia, I.A. Choudhury, R. Saidur. Potential CO2 Reduction by Fuel Substitution to Generate Electricity in Malaysia. Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier. 2002;43(6):763-770. www.sciencedirect.com
  66. T.M.I. Mahlia, Emissions from electricity generation in Malaysia. Renewable Energy, Pergamon. 2002;27(2) 293-300. www.sciencedirect.com
  67. T.M.I. Mahlia, H.H. Masjuki, I.A. Choudhury, N.N.N. Ghazali. Economical and Environmental Impact of Room Air Conditioners Energy Labels in Malaysia. Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier. 2002;43(18):2509-2520. www.sciencedirect.com
  68. T.M.I. Mahlia, H.H. Masjuki, I.A. Choudhury. Development of energy labels for room air conditioner in Malaysia: methodology and results. Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier. 2002;43(15);1985-1997. www.sciencedirect.com
  69. T.M.I. Mahlia, H.H. Masjuki, I.A. Choudhury. Potential Electricity Savings by Implementing Energy Labels for Room Air Conditioner in Malaysia. Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier. 2002;43(16):2225-2233.
  70. T.M.I. Mahlia, H.H. Masjuki, I.A. Choudhury. Theory on energy efficiency standards and labels, Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier. 2002;43(6);743-761. www.sciencedirect.com
  71. H.H. Masjuki, R. Saidur, I.A. Choudhury. and T.M.I. Mahlia. The Applicability Of ISO Household Refrigerator-Freezers Energy Test Specifications In Malaysia, Energy, Elsevier. 2001;26(7):723-737. www.sciencedirect.com
  72. H.H. Masjuki, T.M.I. Mahlia, I.A. Choudhury. Potential Electricity Savings by Implementing Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Room Air Conditioners in Malaysia. Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier. 2001;42(4):439-450. www.sciencedirect.com
  73. T.M.I Mahlia, H.H. Masjuki, I. A Choudhury, R. Saidur. Potential CO2 Reduction by Implementing Energy Efficiency Standard for Room Air Conditioner in Malaysia. Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier. 2001;42(14):1673 -1685. www.sciencedirect.com
  74. T.M.I. Mahlia, M.Z. Abdulmuin, T.M.I. Alamsyah, D. Mukhlishien. An Alternative Energy Source from Palm Wasted Industry for Malaysia and Indonesia. Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier. 2001;42(18):2109-2118. www.sciencedirect.com
  75. H.H. Masjuki, T.M.I. Mahlia, R. Saidur, I.A. Choudhury, The applicability of ISO 5151 and ISO 8187 test condition for air conditioner and household refrigerator in Malaysia. Jurnal Mekanikal 2(10);1-15.
Chapter in Books
  1. M. A. Kalam, H. H. Masjuki, H. Ramang, M.Syazly, M. Redzuan and T.M.I Mahlia, Handbook of Plant-Based Biofuel: Chapter 16: Palm Oil Diesel Production and Its Experimental Test on a Diesel Engine, Book chapter by CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2009
  2. M.A. Kalam, H.H. Masjuki, M.A. Maleque, M.A. Amalina, H. Abdesselam and T.M.I. Mahlia, in General Emissions 2004, SP-1863, Air-Fuel ratio calculation for a natural gas fuelled spark ignition engine SAE International, ISBN:0-7680-1399-2/SAE2004-01-0640, pp.183-190.

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Energy Label
  • Fuel Economy Standard
  • Statistical analysis
  • Techno-economic analysis
  • Energy Efficiency Standard
  • Life-cycle cost analysis

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2011 - 2015, High Impact Research (HIR)
    Experimental investigation of new bioenergy sources for biofuel from tropical biodiversity (HIR grant, RM200mil.). ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2011 - 2015, High Impact Research (HIR)
    Experimental Investigation of new bioenergy sources for biofuel from tropical biodiversity (RM1,693,800.00) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2011 - 2015, High Impact Research (HIR)
    Automobile Fuel Economy Standards and Label : Implementation Possibilities in Malaysia (RM2,250,000.00) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2009 - 2012, ScienceFund
    Time-Based/Transient Simulation of Engine Coolant Peak Temperature After Key-Off (Techno Fund Project, RM538,600). ( Consultant)
  5. 2008
    Modeling, Design. Modification and Test of Lubricant and Cooling System of a New Free Piston Gas Generator
  6. 2008
    Modelling, Simulation And Redesign of Electric Fan Blades to Optimize Energy Performance
  7. 2008
    Performance and Simulation Study of a New Direct Injection (DI) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Engine

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Automobiles Fuel Economy Standards and Label in Asean Countries and Bio-diesel Policy in Malaysia, Japan Automobile Research Institute (JARI)
    01 Apr 2011 - 01 Apr 2012 (International)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2011) pelantikan sebagai pemeriksa luar Ahmad Syazli bin Mohd Khalil (USM), (External Examiner)
  2. (2011) Biomass and Bioenergy, Elsevier Science Ltd. UK, (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2011) Development of Prototype of fuel efficient car, Shell Eco marathon

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2008) Modeling and Simulation of Natural Gas Engine, ong hwai chyuan
  2. (2008) Energy, Abdol Reza Safikhani Gholizadeh (University of Malaya (um))
Master
  1. (2008) Modelling and simulation of energy system for a house, Ahmed Iqbal (University of Malaya (um))
  2. (2007) FEA, Chong Wen Pein
  3. (2004) Fuel economy standards and labels for motor vehicles in Pakistan, liaquat ali memon (University of Malaya (um))

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2009) KXGM6302 - Energy Efficiency
  2. (2008) KXGM6105 - Applied Mechanics
Bachelor
  1. (2009) KMEB1102 - Applied Mechanics
  2. (2009) KMEM1109 - Thermodynamics
  3. (2008) KMEM1101 - Statics

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Menjadi Penilai Buku Bertajuk "advanced Vehicle Dynamics" Oleh Penerbit Universiti Malaya, (12 Apr 2011 - 12 May 2012)
  • Sesi Pengadilan Peraduan Tip Kecekapan Tenaga Tnb-nst- Harian Metro 2010, (08 Nov 2010 - 10 Jan 2011)