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Dr. Lee Hwei Voon

Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre
Deputy Vice Chancellor(Research & Innovation) Office Office
 
  +603-79676959 (ext:2923)
  leehweivoon@um.edu.my
  Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice Chancellor(Research & Innovation) Office Office, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
 
ResearcherID Link
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BIBLIOMETRIC DATA

 Total Articles in Publication List  36
 Articles With Citation Data  19
 Sum of the Times Cited   438
 Average Citations per Article   23.05
 h-index   9
 Co-authors   Collaboration Network
 This information is generated from http://researcherid.com

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification), (Institution).


PROFESSIONAL
(Organisation), (Role), (Year), (Level).

  • IChemE, Associate Member, 2013 to 2015, (International)
  • Malaysian Institute of Chemistry, Associate Member, 2014 to 2015, (National)
  • Malaysia Nanotechnology Association, Registered Member, 2014 to 2014, (National)
  • BIO-INSPIRED NANOTECHNOLOGY, PUBLISHER: PUBLISHING HOUSE OF SCIENCE, Editorial Board Member, 2015, (International)
  • MALAYSIA INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTRY (INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY SECTION), Secretary, 2015 to 2016, (National)
  • INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY SECTION (ICS)-MALAYSIAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTRY , Committee Member, 2015 to 2016, (National)
  • Energy Institute, Associated Member, 2016, (International)
  • Biofuel Studies Journal, PiscoMed Publishing Pte Led, Editorial Member, 2016 to 2018, (International)
  • Environmental and Green Chemistry (EGC)-Malaysian Institute of Chemistry, Secretary, 2016, (University)
  • Environmental and Green Chemistry (EGC)-Malaysian Institute of Chemistry, Committee Member, 2016, (National)
  • The 5th World Conference On Applied Science, Engineering and Technology 2016, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Chairperson, 2016, (University)
  • The 29 Malaysian Analytical Chemistry Symposium (SKAM29), Malaysian Analytical Sciences Society (ANALIS), Chairperson, 2016, (National)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
(Role), (Level), (Start date),(End Date).

  • Commercial Committee for Purchase of Kf Thermoprep for Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Institute of Postgraduate Studies, Institute of Postgraduate Studies, 18/10/2016 to 18/10/2016 (n/a)
  • Commercial Committee for Replace and Repair Nanoflow and Selox Brooks Sla58xx Digital Tmf Controller At Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Institute of Postgraduate Studies, Institute of Postgraduate Studies, 18/10/2016 to 18/10/2016 (n/a)
  • Commercial Committee for Purchasing of Spin Coater for Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Institute of Postgraduate Studies, Institute of Postgraduate Studies, 24/08/2016 to 24/08/2016 (Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre)
  • Commercial Committee for Purchase of Uv Pco Reactor (Uv-Visible) for Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Institute of Postgraduate Studies, Institute of Postgraduate Studies, 18/08/2016 to 18/08/2016 (n/a)
  • Chairperson, The 29 Malaysian Analytical Chemistry Symposium (Skam29), Malaysian Analytical Sciences Society (Analis), Chairperson, 2016, Institute of Postgraduate Studies, Institute of Postgraduate Studies, 16/08/2016 (The 29 Malaysian Analytical Chemistry Symposium (SKAM29), Malaysian Analytical Sciences Society (ANALIS), Chairperson, 2016)
  • Secretary, Environment and Green Chemistry (Egc) Under Malaysian Institute of Chemistry, Institute of Postgraduate Studies, Institute of Postgraduate Studies, 29/07/2016 to 28/07/2017 (Environment and Green Chemistry (EGC) under Malaysian Institute of Chemistry)
  • Head of Unit, Budget & Account in Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, Institute of Postgraduate Studies, Institute of Postgraduate Studies, 05/05/2016 (n/a)
  • Committee Member, Commercial Committee for Potentiostat-Galvanostat-Multichannel System, Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice Chancellor(Research & Innovation), 14/08/2015 to 14/08/2015
  • Secretary of Industrial Chemistry Section (Ics) Under Malaysian Institute of Chemistry, Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice Chancellor(Research & Innovation), 28/05/2015 to 27/05/2016
  • Representative Member, Meeting of Program Leadership Development for Higher Education Reform (Leadher), Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice Chancellor(Research & Innovation), 02/04/2015 to 02/04/2015
  • Representative Member, Meeting Regional Cluster Research and Publication (Rcrp) Between UM and Uitm, Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice Chancellor(Research & Innovation), 12/03/2015 to 12/03/2015
  • Representative Member, Workshop On Strategic Planning for Hicoe/Umcoe, University Malaya, Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice Chancellor(Research & Innovation), 08/01/2015 to 08/01/2015
  • Legal Document Controller, Pengumpulan Data Audit Universiti Penyelidikan (Myraii), Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice Chancellor(Research & Innovation), 01/01/2015 to 31/12/2015
  • Coordinator, Hicoe Section F Networking and Linkage (Lampiran 20, 21 & 22), Research and Innovation Thrust for Quantity and Quality of Research, Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice Chancellor(Research & Innovation), 01/01/2015 to 31/12/2015
  • Committee Member, Public Lecture/Seminar/Workshop/Event, 2015, Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice Chancellor(Research & Innovation), 01/01/2015 to 31/12/2015
  • Coordinator for Legal Documentation (Mou/Moa/Nda/Loi) Under International Corporate Relations (Icr) Unit, Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice Chancellor(Research & Innovation), 01/01/2015 to 31/12/2015
  • External Committee Member for National Fund for Scientific and Technological Development (Fondecyt), Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice Chancellor(Research & Innovation), 13/11/2014 to 13/11/2014 (External Reviewer for proposal of National Fund for Scientific and Technological Development (FONDECYT))
  • Chairperson for Surface Science and Catalysts Characterization Workshop, Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice Chancellor(Research & Innovation), 23/09/2014 to 24/09/2014 (Surface Science and Catalysts Characterization Workshop (SSCCW))
  • Head Coordinator of International Corporate Relations (Icr) Unit, Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice Chancellor(Research & Innovation), 01/08/2014 to 31/12/2014
  • Committee Member, Technical and Specification Evaluation Committee for Oxidative Stabilizer (Rpvot), Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice Chancellor(Research & Innovation), 28/04/2014 to 28/04/2014 (Technical and Specification Evaluation Committee for Oxidative Stabilizer (RPVOT))
  • Head Coordinator of Academic Unit, Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice Chancellor(Research & Innovation), 24/04/2014 to 31/07/2014
  • Committee Member, Technical and Specification Evaluation Committee for Microwave, Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice Chancellor(Research & Innovation), 03/12/2013 to 03/12/2013
  • Committee Member, Technical and Specification Evaluation Committee for Chns & O Element Analyzer, Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice Chancellor(Research & Innovation), 29/11/2013 to 29/11/2013
  • Rapporteurs for Grand Challenge - Sustainable Renewable Resources & Technology (Umrc 2013), Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice Chancellor(Research & Innovation), 20/11/2013 to 20/11/2013

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
(Area).

  • Nano-Materials (Nanocrystalline cellulose)
  • Biomass Conversion Technology (Catalytic conversion of biomass)
  • Oleochemical Technology (Methyl ester, Polyol ester, )
  • Energy & Fuels (Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel, Biofuels)
  • Catalysis (Heterogeneous catalyst, mixed metal oxides, acid-base catalyst)


RECENT SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
(Publication).

Book
Chapter in Book

2016
  • Hwei Voon Lee, Joon Ching Juan. 2016, Nanocatalysis for the conversion of non-edible biomass to biogasoline via deoxygenation reaction, Chapter 13, In: Mahendra Rai and Silvio Silv rio da Silva (Eds.), Nanotechnology Solutions for Bioenergy and Biofuel production, Springer. 

2015
  • Y. H. Taufiq-Yap, M. Arumugan, N. Asikin- Mijan, H.V. Lee and J.C. Juan, 2015, Catalytic Hydrodeoxygenation Vegetable Oil to Green Diesel, Chapter 5 p.p. 107-146, In: A.K. Agarwal, S.K. Aggarwal, A.K. Gupta, A. Kushari, and A. Pandey (Eds.) Energy, Combustion & Propulsion: New Perspectives, Ane Books, India. 

2013
  • Taufiq-Yap, Y. H.; Lee, H. V., Higher Grade Biodiesel Production by Using Solid Heterogeneous Catalysts. In Advances in Biofuels, Pogaku, R.; Sarbatly, R. H., Eds. Springer US: 2013; pp 153-17 
Article in Academic Journals

2017
  • Hamid, S. A., Ambursa, M. M., Sudarsanam, P., Hwei Voon Lee, & Bhargava, S. K. (2017). Effect of Ti loading on structure-activity properties of Cu-Ni/Ti-MCM-41 catalysts in hydrodeoxygenation of guaiacol. Catalysis Communications, 94, 18-22. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Cheryl-Low Y. L., Lee, Hwei Voon, & Sharifah Abd Hamid, (2017). Catalytic upgrading of bio oil model compound into polyol ester via green alginate catalyzed esterification reaction. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 111, 160-169. (ISI-Indexed)

2016
  • Gbadamasi, S., Ali, T. H., Lee H.V., Atta, A. Y., Sudarsanam, P., Bhargava, S. K., & Hamid, S. B. A. (2016). Promising Ni/Al-SBA-15 catalysts for hydrodeoxygenation of dibenzofuran into fuel grade hydrocarbons: synergetic effect of Ni and Al-SBA-15 support. RSC Advances, 6(31), 25992-26002. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Y.W. Chen, H.V. Lee, J.C. Juan, S.-M. Phang. 2016. Production of new cellulose nanomaterial from red algae marine biomass Gelidium elegans, Carbohydrate Polymers, 151, 1210-1219. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Y.W. Chen, H.V. Lee, S.B. Abd Hamid. (2016) Preparation and Characterization of Cellulose Crystallites via Fe (III)-, Co (II)-and Ni (II)-Assisted Dilute Sulfuric Acid Catalyzed Hydrolysis Process, in: Journal of Nano Research, Trans Tech Publ, pp. 96-109. (ISI-Indexed)
  • N. Asikin-Mijan, H.V. Lee, J.C. Juan, A.R. Noorsaadah, G. Abdulkareem-Alsultan, M. Arumugam, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap (2016) Waste clamshell-derived CaO supported Co and W catalysts for renewable fuels production via cracking-deoxygenation of triolein, Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Asikin-Mijan, N., Lee, H. V., Abdulkareem-Alsultan, G., Afandi, A., Taufiq-Yap, Y. H. (2016). Production of green diesel via cleaner catalytic deoxygenation of Jatropha curcas oil. Journal of Cleaner Production. (ISI-Indexed)
  • H.V. Lee, J.C. Juan, T.-Y. Yun Hin, H.C. Ong. Environment-Friendly Heterogeneous Alkaline-Based Mixed Metal Oxide Catalysts for Biodiesel Production. Energies. 9 (2016) 611. (ISI-Indexed)
  • N. Asikin-Mijan, H. Lee, Y. Taufiq-Yap, G. Abdulkrem-Alsultan, M. Mastuli, H.C. Ong. Optimization study of SiO 2-Al 2 O 3 supported bifunctional acid base NiO-CaO for renewable fuel production using response surface methodology. Energy Conversion and Management. (2016). (ISI-Indexed)
  • You Wei Chen, Hwei Voon Lee, and Sharifah Bee Abd Hamid (2016) Preparation of Nanostructured Cellulose via Cr(III)- and Mn(II)-Transition Metal Salt Catalyzed Acid Hydrolysis Approach, BioResources, 11(3), 7224-7241. (ISI-Indexed)
  • P.S. Kong, M.K. Aroua, W.M.A.W. Daud, H.V. lee, P. Cognet, Y. Peres-Lucchese. (2016) Catalytic Role of Solid Acid Catalysts in Glycerol Acetylation for the Production of Bio-additive: A Review, RSC Advances, 6, 68885-68905. (ISI-Indexed)
  • N.A. Mijan, H.V. Lee, G.A. Alsultan, T. Yap. Synthesis and Characterization of Silica-Alumina Supported Ca and Ni Catalyst for Deoxygenation of Vegetable Oil into Diesel. Materials Science Forum. Trans Tech Publ 2016. pp. 353-8. (ISI/SCOPUS Indexed Publication)
  • N. Asikin-Mijan, H.V. Lee, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, J.C. Juan, N.A. Rahman. Pyrolytic–deoxygenation of triglyceride via natural waste shell derived Ca(OH)2 nanocatalyst. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis. 117 (2016) 46-55. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Mazlita Y., H.V. Lee and S.B.A. Hamid, Preparation of cellulose nanocrystals bio-polymer from agro-industrial wastes: separation and characterization, Polymers & Polymer Composites, 2016, 24(9) 717-726. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Y.W. Chen, H.V. Lee, S.B.A. Hamid.(2016) A Response Surface Methodology Study: Effects of Trivalent Cr3+ Metal Ion-Catalyzed Hydrolysis on Nanocellulose Crystallinity and Yield, BioResources, 11, 4645-4662. (ISI-Indexed)
  • G. Abdulkareem-Alsultan, N. Asikin-Mijan, H.V. Lee, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap (2016) A new route for the synthesis of La-Ca oxide supported on nano activated carbon via vacuum impregnation method for one pot esterification-transesterification reaction, Chemical Engineering Journal, 304, 61-71. (ISI-Indexed)
  • M.M. Ambursa, T.H. Ali, H.V. Lee, P. Sudarsanam, S.K. Bhargava, S.B.A. Hamid. Hydrodeoxygenation of dibenzofuran to bicyclic hydrocarbons using bimetallic Cu Ni catalysts supported on metal oxides. Fuel. 180 (2016) 767-76. (ISI-Indexed)

2015
  • N. Asikin-Mijan, H.V. Lee, Y.H.Taufiq-Yap, J.C. Juan and N.A. Rahman, Pyrolytic-Deoxygenation of Triglyceride via Natural Waste Shell Derived Ca(OH)2 Nanocatalyst, Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis (Accepted) (ISI-Indexed)
  • K.L. Theam, A. Islam, H.V. Lee, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, Sucrose- derived catalytic biodiesel synthesis from low cost palm fatty acid distillate, Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 95 (2015) 126-135. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Y.L. Cheryl-Low, K.L. Theam, H.V. Lee, Alginate- derived solid acid catalyst for esterification of low- cost palm fatty acid distillate, Energy Conversion and Management, 106 (2015) 932-940. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Nor Asikin Mijan, Hwei Voon Lee, G. Abdulkreem Alsultan, Yun Hin Taufiq-Yap, 2016, Synthesis and Characterization of Silica-Alumina Supported Ca and Ni Catalyst for Deoxygenation of Vegetable oil into Diesel, Materials Science Forum, 840, 353-358. (Accepted) (ISI/SCOPUS Indexed Publication)
  • Mazlita, Y, H.V. Lee, S.B.A. Hamid, 2015, Chemical Conversion of Palm-based Lignocellulosic Biomass to Nano- Cellulose: Review, Polymer Research Journal, 9(4), 1-22. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • E.M. Samsudin, C.W. Soo, S.B. Abd Hamid, W.J. Basiron, C.W. Lai, H.V. Lee, J.C. Juan, Synthesis and Characterization of TiO2 Nanoparticles via Alternative Sol-Gel Preparation Routes, in: Advanced Materials Research, 2015, pp. 191-196 (ISI/SCOPUS Indexed Publication)
  • N. Asikin-Mijan, H.V. Lee, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, Synthesis and catalytic activity of hydration dehydration treated clamshell derived CaO for biodiesel production, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 102 (2015) 368-377. (ISI-Indexed)
  • H.V. Lee, J.C. Juan, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, P.S. Kong, N.A. Rahman, Advancement in heterogeneous base catalyzed technology: An efficient production of biodiesel fuels, Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, 7 (2015) 032701. (ISI-Indexed)
  • H.V. Lee, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap. Optimization study of binary metal oxides catalyzed transesterification system for biodiesel production 94, 430 (2015) Process Safety and Environmental Protection. (ISI-Indexed)
  • H.V. Lee and Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, Preparation and application of binary acid base CaO-La2O3 catalyst for biodiesel production, Renewable Energy, 74 (2015) 124- 132. (ISI-Indexed)
  • N. Asikin-Mijan, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, H.V. Lee. Synthesis of clamshell derived Ca(OH)2 nano-particles via simple surfactant-hydration treatment. Chemical Engineering Journal. 262 (2014) 1043-51. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Yahya, M., Lee, H. V., and Abd Hamid, S. B. 2015. Preparation of nanocellulose via transition metal salt- catalyzed hydrolysis pathway. BioResource 10:7627-7639 (ISI-Indexed)

2014
  • H.V. Lee, S.B.A. Hamid, S.K. Zain, Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass to Nanocellulose: Structure and Chemical Process, The Scientific World Journal, Article ID 631013 (2014). (ISI-Indexed)
  • Lee, H.V., Juan, J.C., Abdullah, N.F.B., Taufiq-Yap, Y.H., 2014. Heterogeneous base catalysts for edible palm and non-edible Jatropha-based biodiesel production. Chemistry Central Journal 8, 1-9. (ISI-Indexed)

2013
  • Alhassan, F. H.; Yunus, R.; Rashid, U.; Sirat, K.; Islam, A.; Lee, H. V.; Taufiq-Yap, Y. H., Production of biodiesel from mixed waste vegetable oils using Ferric hydrogen sulphate as an effective reusable heterogeneous solid acid catalyst. Applied Catalysis A: General 2013, 456, 182-187. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Lee, H. V.; Taufiq-Yap, Y. H.; Hussein, M. Z.; Yunus, R., Transesterification of jatropha oil with methanol over Mg Zn mixed metal oxide catalysts. Energy 2013, 49, 12- 18. (ISI-Indexed)

2012
  • Taufiq-Yap, Y.H. ; Lee, H.V.; Lau, P.L., Transesterification of jatropha curcas oil to biodiesel by using short necked clam (orbicularia orbiculata) shell derived catalyst. Energy, Exploration & Exploitation 2012, 30 (5), 853-866. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Taufiq-Yap, Y.; Lee, H.V., Wong, Y.C., Theam, K.L., Tan, W.J., Effect of Different Calcination Duration on Physicochemical Properties of Vanadium Phosphate Catalysts. E-Journal of Chemistry 2012, 9, 1440-1448. (SCOPUS-Indexed)

2011
  • Taufiq-Yap, Y. H.; Lee, H. V.; Yunus, R.; Juan, J. C., Transesterification of non-edible Jatropha curcas oil to biodiesel using binary Ca Mg mixed oxide catalyst: Effect of stoichiometric composition. Chemical Engineering Journal 2011, 178 (0), 342-347. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Lee, H. V.; Yunus, R.; Juan, J. C.; Taufiq-Yap, Y. H., Process optimization design for jatropha-based biodiesel production using response surface methodology. Fuel Processing Technology 2011, 92 (12), 2420-2428. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Taufiq-Yap, Y. H.; Lee, H. V.; Hussein, M. Z.; Yunus, R., Calcium-based mixed oxide catalysts for methanolysis of Jatropha curcas oil to biodiesel. Biomass and Bioenergy 2011, 35, 827-834. (ISI-Indexed)

AREAS OF RESEARCH
(Project title), (Role), (From)-(Until), (Level), (Source).

  • Cellulose nanocrystals as a nanostructure-based drug delivery system for cancer treatment, Principal Investigator(PI), 2016 - 2019, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research, (National)
  • Catalytic hydrodeoxygenation of biooil via transition metal supported mesoporous silica nitride catalyst., Principal Investigator(PI), 2016 - 2019, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research, (National)
  • PRODUCTION OF NANOCELLULOSE FROM COCONUT SHELLS VIA OXIDATION TREATMENT: PERFORMANCE OF ELECTRO-ACTIVE PAPER, Principal Investigator(PI), 2016 - 2018, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research, (National)
  • Synthesis, Characterization and Catalytic Activity Evaluation Of Solid Acid-Base Catalysts For Deoxygenation Reaction in Biofuel Production, Principal Investigator(PI), 2015 - 2018, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research, (National)
  • Production Of Nanocellulose From Lignocellulosic Biomass Via Chemical Route, Principal Investigator(PI), 2015 - 2017, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research, (National)
  • Isolation and Characterization of Nanocrystalline Cellulose from Oil Palm Biomass via Chemical-Catalyzed Pathways, Principal Investigator(PI), 2015 - 2017, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research, (National)
  • Catalytic upgrading of bio oil to lubricant base oil production, Principal Investigator(PI), 2015 - 2017, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research, (National)
  • DEVELOPMENT OF HYDROTALCITE-DERIVED CATALYSTS FOR RENEWABLE DIESEL PRODUCTION VIA DEOXYGENATION REACTION, Principal Investigator(PI), 2015 - 2018, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research, (National)
  • Solid Base Nanocatalyst For Selective Decarboxylation Of Non-edible Oils To Green Renewable Fuels, Principal Investigator(PI), 2014 - 2018, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) - AET (Innovative Technology (ITRC)), (University)
  • Mechanisms of Novel Bifunctional Transition Metals on Al-MCM-41 Catalysts for Bio-oil Upgrading to Bio-fuel via Hydrodeoxygenation., Co-Investigator, 2013 - 2016, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), (National)
  • Fundamental study on mechanistic behaviour of nano-CaO in the selective deoxygenation of bio oil: effect of geometric features and basicity, Principal Investigator(PI), 2013 - 2015, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), (National)

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
(Name of Award), (Awarding Institution), (Year Awarded), (Level).

  • Certificate of Reviewing, Fuel (Recognized Reviewer Elsevier, Amsterdam, The Netherlands), University of Malaya, 2016, (International)
  • Certificate of Reviewing, Energy Conversion and Management (Recognized Reviewer Elsevier, Amsterdam, The Netherlands), University of Malaya, 2016, (International)
  • Silver Medal, Novel Approach for Production of Nanocrystalline Cellulose from Low Cost Lignocellulosic Biomass. Invention, Innovation & Design Exposition 2016 (Iidex 2016), University of Malaya, 2016, (International)
  • Gold Medal, Facile Synthesis of Waste Shell-Derived Ca(Oh)2 for Effective Bio-Gasoline Production. Invention, Innovation & Design Exposition 2016 (Iidex 2016), University of Malaya, 2016, (International)
  • Certificate of Reviewing, Journal of Saudi Chemical Society (Recognized Reviewer Elsevier, Amsterdam, The Netherlands), University of Malaya, 2016, (International)
  • Certificate of Reviewing, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering (Recognized Reviewer Elsevier, Amsterdam, The Netherlands), University Malaya, 2016, (International)
  • Certificate of Reviewing, Industrial Crops & Products (Recognized Reviewer Elsevier, Amsterdam, The Netherlands), University Malaya, 2016, (International)
  • Gold Medal, 14th International Conference and Exposition On Inventions by Institutions of Higher Learning (Pecipta 2015), Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, 2015, (International), Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2015, (International)
  • Silver Medal, 14th International Conference and Exposition On Inventions by Institutions of Higher Learning (Pecipta 2015), Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, 2015, (International), Universiti Malaya, 2015, (International)
  • Best Poster Award in Seminar On Advanced Materials Characterization Technique in Research, Industry and Nuclear Application 2015, Mns-Xapp, 2015, (National)
  • Best Student Paper Award (Phd Student: Nurul Asikin), Unimas Stem Encon 2014, 8-9 December 2014, Universiti Malaya, 2014, (National)
  • Gold Medal, Invention & Innovation Awards 2014, Malaysia Technology Expo, 2014, (International)
  • Bronze Medal, Invention & Innovation Awards 2012, Malaysia Technology Expo, 2012, (National)
  • The Best Student (Doctor of Philosophy) of Semester 2011/2012, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia (Upm), 2012, (Department)
  • Tan Sri Ong Kee Hui Postgraduate Chemistry Award 2012, Malaysian Chemistry Institute (Ikm), 2012, (International)
  • Silver Medal for Heterogeneous Catalyst Synthesis(Science, Technology and Engineering), Pameran Rekacipta, Penyelidikan and Inovasi (Prpi), Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2011, (University)
  • Silver Medal for Method of Producing Biodiesel Using Heterogeneous Catalytic System (Science, Technology and Engineering), Pameran Rekacipta, Penyelidikan and Inovasi (Prpi), Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2011, (University)
  • Best Graduate Award in Bachelor of Science (Honours) Industrial Chemistry 2008, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia (Upm), 2008, (International)
  • Best Performance for Bachelor of Science (Honours)Industrial Chemistry 2008, Malaysian Chemistry Institute (Ikm), 2008, (National)

PRESENTATIONS
(Title), (Event), (Date Presented), (Organiser), (Level).

POSTER
  • Solid base binary metal oxides catalysts for the transesterification of triglycerides with methanol resulting in biodiesel and glycerol., Sokendai Asian Winter School 2011, Institute for Molecular Science, Okazaki, Japan, 2011-02-19 to 2011-02-22, (International)
  • Calcium-based mixed oxide catalysts for methanolysis of Jatropha curcas oil to biodiesel, Pameran Rekacipta, Penyelidikan and Inovasi (PRPI), Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2011-07-19 to 2011-07-21, (University)
  • A Method of Producing Biodiesel Using Heterogeneous Catalytic System, Pameran Rekacipta, Penyelidikan and Inovasi (PRPI), Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2011-07-19 to 2011-07-21
  • A Method of Producing Biodiesel Using Heterogeneous Catalytic System, Malaysia Teknologi Expo 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malayisa, 2012-02-16 to 2012-02-18, (National)
  • Synthesis of Microcrystalline Cellulose Via Acid Hydrolysis by Using Heteropoly Acid (HPA) Catalyst, The 26th Regional Symposium of Analytical Sciences (SKAM 26), 2013-12-04 to 2013-12-05, Persatuan Sains Analisis Malaysia, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, (National)
  • Chemical Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass to Nano-Cellulose , 9th International Materials Technology Conference & Exhibition, 2014-05-13 to 2014-05-16, Institute of Materials, Malaysia (IMM), (International)
  • Synthesis clamshell derived CaO nanoparticles via sonochemical method, International Conference on X-Ray & Related Techniques in Research and Industry 2014, 2014-08-11 to 2014-08-13, Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, (University)
  • Production of Nano-Crystalline Cellulose (NCC) from Lignocellulosic Biomass , Vietnam Malaysia International Chemical Congress (VMICC) , 2014-11-07 to 2014-11-10, IKM, (International)
  • Synthesis and Characterization of Silica-Alumina Supported Ca and Ni Catalyst for Deoxygenation of vegetable oil into diesel, Advance Materials Characterization Techniques in Research, Industry and Nuclear Application 2015 (AMCT 2015), 2015-06-09 to 2015-06-10, (National)
  • Sonochemically Treated Wasteshell-derived Nanoparticles for Catalytic Deoxygenation of Triglyceride, 5th International Conference on Environement 2015 (ICENV 2015), 2015-08-18 to 2015-08-19, (International)
  • Optimization of Cleaner Production for Green Fuel via Response Surface Methodology (RSM) from Triglyceride, The 5th International Conference on Green and Sustainable Innovation, "Moving Towards Green Growth and Green Competitiveness", 2015-11-08 to 2015-11-10, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, (International)
  • Catalytic Conversion of Palm-based Resource into Biofuels by Using Natural Clamshell Catalyst, National Seminar on palm oil milling, refining, environment and quality (POMREQ), 2016-11-29 to 2016-12-30, Malaysian Palm Oil Board, (National)
ORAL
  • Synthesis of Heterogeneous Calcium-Based Mixed Metal Oxides Catalysts for Transesterification of Jatropha Oil to Biodiesel, 10th Asian Conference on Analytical Sciences (Asianalysis X) 2009/ SKAM 22/ QSEL 4, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2009-08-11 to 2009-08-13, (National)
  • Biodiesel Synthesis from Non- Edible Oil Using Basic Solid Ca-Mg and Ca-Zn Mixed Oxide catalysts, Engineering Conference 2010 (EnCon2010) Advancement in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering for Sustainable Environment,Kuching, Sarawak, 2010-04-14 to 2010-04-16, (National)
  • Heterogeneous Catalytic Transesterification of Jatropha Curcas oil to Biodiesel: Process Optimization study, 14th Asian Chemical Congress, Bangkok, Thailand, 2011-09-05 to 2011-09-08, (International)
  • Process Optimization for Biodiesel Production from Jatropha Oil: Mg-based Mixed Oxides Catalyzed Transesterification Reaction, CHEMRAWN XIX, 19th IUPAC International Conference on Chemical Research Applied to World Needs, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2011-09-27 to 2011-09-29, (International)
  • Mixed Metal Oxides (MMO): Heterogeneous Catalysts for Biofuel Production, The 26th Regional Symposium of Analytical Sciences (SKAM 26), 2013-12-04 to 2013-12-05, Persatuan Sains Analisis Malaysia, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, (National)
  • Development of Green Nano-CaO Catalyst by Using Low Cost Clamshell , 9th International Materials Technology Conference & Exhibition, 2014-05-13 to 2014-05-16, Institute of Materials, Malaysia (IMM), (International)
  • Extraction and Characterization of Cellulose and Nanocellulose from Palm Trunk Biomass via Chemical route, National Seminar on Palm Oil Milling, Refining, Environment and Quality (POMREQ), 2014-11-03 to 2014-12-04, Malaysia Palm Oil Board, (National)
  • Development of Ca based catalyst on biofuel production, International Conference on Green Technology & Ecosystem for Global Sustainable Development 2014, 2014-11-24 to 2014-11-25, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, (National)
  • Catalytic Deoxygenation of Oleic Acid by Using Hydrotalcite Solid Base Catalyst, International Conference on Green Technology & Ecosystem for Global Sustainable Development 2014, 2014-11-24 to 2014-12-25, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Lebuhraya Tun Razak,26300 Gambang Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur, (National)
  • Synthesis of Ca(OH)2 Nanoparticle via Sonochemical Method for Biomaterial Production, 7th International Engineering Conference (ENCON 2014) , 2014-12-19 to 2014-12-22, Faculty of Engineering, Universti Malaysia Sarawak , (National)
  • Preparation and Characterization of Nanofibrillated Cellulose via Transition Metal Salt Catalyzed Hydrolysis Reaction, Malaysia Polymer International Conference 2015 (MPIC 2015), 2015-06-10 to 2015-06-11, (National)
  • Synthesis of transportation fuels from biomass: Co-CaO and W-CaO catalyzed deoxygenation reaction, 2nd International Conference on Waste Management & Environment (ICMWE) , 2015-08-20 to 2015-08-22, (International)
  • Production of Biofuel via Ni-Al and Zn-Al Hydrotalcite Catalyzed Deoxygenation Reaction, 2nd International Conference on Waste Management & Environment (ICMWE), 2015-08-20 to 2015-08-22
  • Catalytic Synthesis of Nanocellulose via Transition Metal-Based Catalyzed Hydrolysis Approach, 2nd International Conference on Waste Management & Environment (ICMWE), 2015-08-20 to 2015-08-22, (International)
  • A Novel Green Approach for the Preparation of Nanocellulose from Oil Palm Biomass, 2nd International Conference on Waste Management & Environment (ICMWE) , 2015-08-20 to 2015-08-22, (International)
  • Cleaner production of Green-Fuel via Deoxygenation of Bio-based Feedstocks by using Co/Ni supported on Carbon Nanotube Catalyst,, The 5th International Conference on Green and Sustainable Innovation, "Moving Towards Green Growth and Green Competitiveness", 2015-11-08 to 2015-12-10, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, (International)
  • Catalytic Extraction of Nanocellulose from Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) Cellulose Using Chromium(III) Metal Salt Catalyst, International Symposium on Coatings & Corrosion 2016, 2016-05-16 to 2016-05-18, Institute of Materials, Malaysia, (International)
  • Production of Renewable Gasoline via Catalytic Deoxygenation of Vegetable Oil, 5th World Conference on Applied Sciences, Engineering & Technology, 2016-06-02 to 2016-06-04, Basha Research Corporation, (International)
  • Comparison of polyol ester base-biolubricant base oil production from bio oil and vegetable oil model compound over alginate-derived solid acid catalyst, The 29 Malaysian Analytical Chemistry Symposium (SKAM29), 2016-08-15 to 2016-08-17, Malaysian Analytical Sciences Society (ANALIS), (National)
  • Effect of Bifunctional Acid-Base Catalyst for Deoxygenation of Triglyceride into Biofuel, International Conference on Catalysis 2016 (iCAT2016), 2016-09-20 to 2016-09-21, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and Academy Sciences of Malaysia, (International)
  • International Conference on Catalysis 2016 (iCAT2016), Sonicated Carbon Supported Hydrotalcite-like Catalyst for Renewable Fuel Production, 2016-09-20 to 2016-09-21, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and Academy Sciences of Malaysia,, (International)
  • Transition Metal Containing Mesoporous Silica as Effective Catalysts Support for Hydrodeoxygenation of Dibenzofuran to Transportation Fuels Molecules, International Conference on Science, Technology and Management, 2016-11-05 to 2016-11-06, Insitute of Research Engineers and Scientists, (International)
  • Production of palm-base cellulose nanomaterial via chemical process, National Seminar on palm oil milling, refining, environment and quality (POMREQ), 2016-11-29 to 2016-11-30, Malaysian Palm Oil Board, (National)

EXPERT LINKAGES
(Linkages Description), (Organisation), (Year of Involvement), (Duration), (Level).

  • Meeting Regional Cluster Research and Publication (RCRP) UM-UiTM, University Malaya, 2 Mac 2015, 2015, 1, (University)
  • Briefing on Laboratory Safety & Waste Management, 25 June 2015, Occupational Health & Safety (UKKP), 2015, 1, (University)
  • Steinbeis Malaysia Foundation Launch, 28th August 2014 , Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia, Agensi Inovasi Malaysia (AIM) and Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), 2014, 1, (International)
  • Regional Open Innovation Forum on Promoting Nanotechnology and Agriculture for Sustainable Development, National Nanotechnology Directorate Division (NND), MOSTI,, 2014, 1, (International)
  • Visit from National Research Facilities and Equipment Center (NFEC), Korea to NANOCAT, Universiti Malaya on 17 Sept 2014, National Research Facilities and Equipment Center (NFEC), 2014, 1, (International)
  • NanoMalaysia 2014: Research Seminar in Nanotechnology, National Nanotechnology Directorate Division (NND), MOSTI, 31Oct � 1 Nov 2014, 2014, 1, (National)
  • Training on Understanding requirements of MS ISO/IEC 17025:2005, SIRIM Training Sdn Bhd on 6-7 January 2014, 2014, 1, (University)

EXPERT/TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
(Activity), (Organisation), (Role), (From)-(Until), (Level).

  • Poster Judge, The 29 Malaysian Analytical Chemistry Symposium (SKAM29), Malaysian Analytical Sciences Society (ANALIS), Malaysian Analytical Sciences Society (ANALIS), Poster Judge, 2016, (National)
  • Short Course on Nanotechnology for Future University, Sudan (Thermal Analysis) on 7 January 2015, Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT), University of Malaya, Tutor, 2015-2015, Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT), University of Malaya, Tutor, 2015-2015, (University)
  • Editorial board member, Bio-Inspired Nanotechnology; Publisher: Publishing House of Sciences, Publishing House of Sciences, Committee Member, 2015-2015, (International)
  • Short Course on Nanotechnology, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology for Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Future University of Sudan (Thermal Analysis) on 9-12 February 2015, Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT), University of Malaya, Tutor, 2015-2015, (University), Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT), University of Malaya, Tutor, 2015-2015, (University)
  • Steinbeis Transfer Centre Network (STCN) Launching Event between NANOCAT-UM-Steinbeis Malaysia Foundation, 25 Nov 2014, Agensi Inovasi Malaysia, Committee Member, 2014-2014, (National)
  • Exhibition member in Nano Malaysia exhibition and National Innovation Conference and exhibition (NICE 2014) 31 October 2014 - 2 November 2014, Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi (MOSTI), Committee Member, 2014-2014, (National)
  • Assessor for MSc Proposal Defense Seminar: Norfatehah binti Basiron (HGA130001), 12 June 2014, Institut Pengajian Siswazah, Technical Assesor, 2014-2014, (University)
  • Assessor for PhD Proposal Defense Seminar: Mohammad Ziaul Karim (HHC120015) 27 Mei 2014, Institut Pengajian Siswazah, Technical Assesor, 2014-2014, (University)
  • Assessor for PhD Proposal Defense Seminar: Teh Swe Jyan (HHC13009) 2 Jun 2014, nstitut Pengajian Siswazah, Technical Assesor, 2014-2014, (University)
  • Assessor for PhD Proposal Defense Seminar: Adebisi Ganiyu Abimbola (HHC130002), 27 May 2014, Institut Pengajian Siswazah, Technical Assesor, 2014-2014, (University)
  • External reviewer for proposal evaluation,Cellulose Nanocrystals from grape stalks, Santiago, November 2014, National Fund for Scientific and Technological Development (FONDECYT) Program, Technical Advisor, 2014-2014, (International)
  • Assessor for MSc Proposal Defense Seminar: Lim You Sing (HGA130005), 21 May 2014, Institut Pengajian Siswazah, Technical Assesor, 2014-2014, (University)

EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
(Description), (Evaluation Activity),(Year).

  • Reviewer for an academic journal: Energy Conversion and Management on 10 Oct 2016, Ms. Ref. No ECM-D-16-05015, Article In Journal, Article In Journal ,  (2016)
  • Panel for Nur Atiqah Binti Daud (HGA130002) for Master Candidature Defence, Seminar Of Master Candidature Defence ,  (2016 - 2016)
  • Panel for Lau Kung Shiuh (HGA130006) for Candidature Defense, Seminar Of Master Candidature Defense ,  (2016 - 2016)
  • Panel of Amit Ranjan Nath (HHC150003), Seminar of PhD Proposal defense , 2 Sept 2016, Proposal ,  (2016 - 2016)
  • Reviewer for an academic journal: International Journal of Energy Research (Wiley), Ms. Ref. No. ER-16-6839, 15 May 2016, Article In Journal ,  (2016)
  • Panel of Syabilah binti Sazeli (HGA150001), Seminar of Master Proposal defense , 9 Sept 2016, Proposal ,  (2016)
  • Reviewer for an academic journal: Sains Malaysiana on 10 Oct 2016, Ms. Ref. No 12842, Article In Journal, Article In Journal ,  (2016)
  • Reviewer for an academic journal: Journal of Industrial & Engineering Chemistry on 22 Nov 2016, Ms. Ref. No JIEC-D-16-02747, Article In Journal, Article In Journal ,  (2016)
  • Reviewer for an academic journal: Fuel Processing Technology on 17 Dec 2016, Ms. Ref. No FUPROC_2016_165, Article In Journal, Article In Journal ,  (2016)
  • Reviewer for an academic journal: Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis on 7 Dec 2016, Ms. Ref. No JAAP_2016_600_R1, Article In Journal, Article In Journal ,  (2016)
  • Panel for Norfatehah Basiron (HGA130001) on Seminar of Master Candidature Defence, Seminar Of Master Candidature Defence ,  (2016)
  • Panel of Nora Izzati Binti Mohd Razip (HGA140019) in Master Proposal Defence, Seminar For Master Proposal Defence ,  (2016 - 2016)
  • Panel for Tan Xiao Yun (HGA130017) in Master Candidature Defence, Seminar Of Master Candidature Defence ,  (2016 - 2016)
  • Reviewer for an academic journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering on 22 Nov 2016, Ms. Ref. No JECED1601397, Article In Journal, Article In Journal ,  (2016)
  • Internal Examiner for Norfatehah Basiron (HGA130001) in Master viva, Thesis ,  (2016)
  • Reviewer for an academic journal: Journal of Environement Chemical Engineering (Elsevier) Ms. Ref. No JECE-D-16-00160, 23 Feb 2016, Article In Journal ,  (2016)
  • Reviewer for an academic journal: Waste and Biomass Valorization (Springer), Ms. Ref. No. WAVE-D-15-00215R3, 23 June 2016, Article In Journal ,  (2016)
  • Reviewer for an academic journal: Fuel (Elsevier) on 25 May 2016, Ms. Ref No.JFUE-D-16-008836, Article In Journal ,  (2016)
  • Reviewer for an academic journal: Industrial Crops and PRoducts (Elsevier), Ms. Ref No. INDCRO-D-15-03481, Apr 19 2016, Article In Journal ,  (2016)
  • Reviewer for an academic journal: RSC advances (Royal Society Chemistry), Ms. Ref. No. RA-ART-01-2016-001871, 22 Feb 2016, Article In Journal ,  (2016)
  • Reviewer for an academic journal: Energy Conversion and Management (Elsevier) on 11 Jul 2016, Ms. Ref No. ECM-D-16-02806, Article In Journal ,  (2016)
  • Reviewer for an academic journal: ChemBioEng Reviews (Wiley) on 22 Feb 2016, Ms. Ref. No. cben.201600001, Article In Journal ,  (2016)
  • Invited Reviewer for Bulletin of Chemical Reaction Engineering & Catalysis, Article In Journal ,  (2015)
  • Invited reviewer for Chemical Communications-Royal Society of Chemistry, Article In Journal ,  (2015)
  • Syed Tawab Shah (HHC140002), Seminar Proposal Defence ,  (2015)
  • Invited reviewer for Process Safety and Environmental Protection, Article In Journal ,  (2015)
  • Invited Reviewer for RSC Advances Journal-Royal Society of Chemistr, Article In Journal ,  (2015)
  • Low Foo Wah (HHC130013), Seminar Proposal Defence ,  (2015)
  • Invited reviewer for International Journal of Industrial Chemistry-SpringerLink, Article In Journal ,  (2015)
  • Tan Xiao Yun (HGA130017), Seminar Proposal Defence ,  (2015)
  • Invited Reviewer for RSC Advances Journal-Royal Society of Chemistry, Article In Journal ,  (2014)
  • Siti Khadijah binti Zain (HGA 120007), 22 July 2014, Seminar Candidature Defence ,  (2014)
  • Invited Reviewer for BioResources Journal, Article In Journal ,  (2014)
  • Norfatehah binti Basiron (HGA130001) for proposal defense, 12 June 2014, Seminar Proposal Defence ,  (2014)
  • Lim You Sing (HGA130005), 21 May 2014, Seminar Proposal Defence ,  (2014)
  • Invited Reviewer for Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics-Royal Society of Chemistry, Article In Journal ,  (2014)
  • Adebisi Ganiyu Abimbola (HHC130002), 27 May 2014, Seminar Proposal Defence ,  (2014)
  • Teh Swe Jyan (HHC13009), Seminar Proposal Defence ,  (2014)
  • Mohammad Ziaul Karim (HHC120015), 27 May 2014, Seminar Proposal Defence ,  (2014)
  • International Journal of Industrial Chemistry-Springer, Article In Journal ,  (2014)
  • International Journal of Green Energy-Taylor & Francis, Article In Journal ,  (2014)

CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY
(Contribution To Society), (Level), (Start Date), (End Date).

  • Speaker, Technical course on nano-cellulose: synthesis, characterization and applications, Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, (National), 23/11/2016 until 24/11/2016
  • Committee member, The Kuala Lumpur Engineering Science Fair 2016, MINES International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC) Jalan Dulang, MINES Resort City, Seri Kembangan, Selangor., (National), 04/11/2016 until 06/11/2016
  • Exhibition member in University of Malaya Research Carnival 2015 (UMRC 2015), 8 -10 October 2015 , (University), 08/10/2015 until 10/10/2015
  • Exhibition member in Nano Kebangsaan 2015 (NanoKEB), Direktorat Nanoteknologi Kebangsaan (NND), Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi (MOSTI),5-7 Oktober 2015, Pusat Konvesyen Shah Alam (SACC), Selangor., (International), 05/10/2015 until 07/10/2015
  • Technical contribution in workshop "Pelan Hala Tuju Nano Cellulose di Malaysia" organized by Direktorat Nanoteknologi Kebangsaan, (National), 17/09/2014 until  
  • Exhibition member in the Nano-Malaysia 2013 Convention & Expo, 10-12 December 2013, Melaka., (International), 10/12/2013 until 12/12/2013
  • Exhibition member in the University of Malaya Researchers' Conference 13 (UMRC 2013), "Advancing Frontiers through Research on Grand Challenges" (19-20 November 2013)., (University), 19/11/2013 until 20/11/2013
  • Rapporteurs for GRAND CHALLENGE 4- Sustainable Renewable Resources & Technology, in the University of Malaya Researchers' Conference 13 (UMRC 2013), "Advancing Frontiers through Research on Grand Challenges" (19-20 November 2013)., (University), 19/11/2013 until 20/11/2013
  • Exhibition member in the World Innovation Forum Kuala Lumpur (WIF-KL) 2013, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Malaysia, (12-14 November 2013), Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi (MOSTI), Malaysia and Yayasan Inovasi Malaysia, (International), 12/11/2013 until 14/11/2013

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
(Product Name), (Type), (Reference), (Year), (Level).

  • A Method of Producing Biodiesel Using Heterogeneous Catalytic System, PATENT, EP2522713A2, 23/04/2012, (INTERNATIONAL)

SUPERVISION

POST GRADUATE STUDENT
(Name of Degree), (Name of Candidates), (Title of Thesis), (Academic Session)

Ongoing
  • Masters Degree, Siti Hajjar Binti Hassan, Production of Nanocellulose from Coconut Shells via Oxidation Treatment: Performance of Electro-Active Paper, 2015/2016
  • Masters Degree, Ding Tong Shien, Catalytic Deoxygenation of Triglyceride: Reaction Mechanism Study of Acid Base Catalyst, 2015/2016
  • Doctoral Degree (phd), Tan Thean Heng, Cellulose Nanocrystals as a Nanostructure-based Drug Delivery System for Cancer Treatment, 2015/2016
  • Doctoral Degree (phd), Md. Anwar Hossain, CATALYTIC HYDRODEOXYGENERATION OF BIO-OIL VIA TRANSITION METAL SUPPORTED MESOPOROUS SILICA NITRIDE CATALYST, 2015/2016
  • Doctoral Degree (phd), Suraya Bt Zulkepli, Production Of Green Biofuel By Hydrotreatment Of Bio-Oil Over Ni-Fe Supported On Mesoporous Silica Catalysts, 2014/2015
  • Doctoral Degree (phd), Nurul Asikin Bt Mijan, Development of Heterogeneous Acid-Base Catalysts for Deoxygenation Reaction in Biofuel Production, 2014/2015
  • Doctoral Degree (phd), Shajaratun Nur Binti Zdainal Abidin, Development of Hydrotalcite-Based Catalysts for Renewable Diesel Production via Deoxygenation Reaction, 2014/2015
  • Masters Degree, Chen You Wei, Isolation and Characterization of Nanocrystalline Cellulose from Oil Palm Biomass Via Chemical-Catalyzed Pathways, 2014/2015
  • Doctoral Degree (phd), Murtala Maidamma Ambursa, Synthesis. Characterization and Activity Evaluation of Solid Base Catalyst for Biodiesel Production, 2014/2015
  • Doctoral Degree (phd), Oi Lee Eng, Hydrodeoxygenation of non edible oil to fuel via mesoporous catalyst,, 2014/2015
  • Masters Degree, Cheryl Low Yi Lian, Catalytic Upgrading Of Bio-Oil For Lubricant Base Oil Production, 2014/2015

Completed
  • Masters Degree, Mazlita Binti Yahya, Production of Nanocellulose from Lignocellulosic Biomass via Chemical Route, 2014/2015
  • Masters Degree, Sharafadeen Gbadamasi, Enhanced metal supported catalyst for hydrodeoxygenation of bio-oil model compounds to fuel grade hydrocarbons, 2013/2014