Curriculum Vitae

ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. LEE HWEI VOON

Associate Professor
  • Nanotechnology Catalysis Research Centre
  • leehweivoon
  • 0379676959

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • COLLOIDS AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
    Pickering emulsifier, water-oil emulsion, active agent, cream and gel-based application
  • NANOMATERIALS
    Bio-based nanostructured materials, Nanocellulose and derivatives
  • BIOMASS CONVERSION TECHNOLOGY
    Catalytic conversion of solid and liquid-based biomass
  • OLEOCHEMISTRY
    Methyl ester, Polyol ester, biolubricant
  • ENERGY & FUELS
    Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel, Biochar, Biofuels
  • CATALYSIS
    Heterogeneous catalyst, mixed metal oxides, acid-base catalyst

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD (Catalysis), (CATALYSIS)
    Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
  • Bsc (Industrial Chemistry), (Industrial Chemistry)
    Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Internal auditor IAS
    05 Feb 2024 - 01 May 2027 (Faculty)
  • Committee member of Division of green & sustainable chemistry (DGSC), Institut Kimia Malaysia (2023/24)
    01 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 (National)
  • Jawatankuasa Penyediaan Dokumen Akreditasi-Sarjana Sains Gunaan (Nanoteknologi)
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Faculty)
  • Head of Unit for Research Grant NANOCAT
    04 Nov 2022 - 03 Nov 2024 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    03 Aug 2023 - 02 Aug 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Task Force sesi Penilaian Tapak HiCOE
    23 Jul 2024 - 25 Jul 2024 (Department)
  • Moderator for final examination paper and alternative assessment semester II 2023/2024
    04 Jun 2024 - 04 Jun 2024 (Faculty)
  • Committee Members
    23 May 2023 - 18 Oct 2023 (National)
  • Task Force Member
    08 Aug 2022 - 07 Feb 2023 (National)
  • Committee member, Malaysian Young Chemisty Network (MYCN), Malaysian Institute of Chemistry (IKM)
    01 Feb 2020 - 01 Jan 2022 (National)
  • Head of Unit, Research Grant
    01 Jun 2018 - 03 Nov 2021 (Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Internal auditor University of Malaya Bil. 22/2021 (AKD UM BIL.22/2021), University Malaya
    14 Apr 2021 - 16 Aug 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Task Force 8: Research Fund Opportunities
    15 Mar 2021 - 16 Apr 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Member of Taskforce for COPPA (PSAR) for 'Master of Applied Science (Nanotechnology)
    23 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 (Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Chairman, Jawatankuasa (AJK) Penilaian Spesifikasi Teknikal dan Harga bagi "Refrigerated Centrifuge"
    23 Aug 2019 - 01 Jul 2020 (Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Secretary, Environment & Green Chemistry Section (EGC) 2019/2020, Malaysian Institute of Chemistry (IKM)
    01 Jul 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 (National)
  • Organizing Committee Member, International Symposium on Advanced Chemical Technology 2019 (ISACT 2019), Co-organizing with National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Taiwan.
    18 Nov 2019 - 18 Nov 2019 (Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa (AJK), Penilaian Spesifikasi Teknikal dan Harga bagi "Industrial Chiller"
    01 Aug 2019 - 01 Aug 2019 (Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Secretary, Environment & Green Chemistry Section (EGC) 2018/2019, Institut Kimia Malaysia
    22 Jun 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 (National)
  • Head of unit, Internal audit, research grant and income
    01 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2019 (Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Executive council member, Malaysia Catalysis Society
    20 Sep 2016 - 19 Sep 2018 (National)
  • Internal auditor University of Malaya Bil19/2018
    02 Jul 2018 - 23 Jul 2018 (University Malaya)
  • Secretary, Environment and Green Chemistry Section(EGC) 2017/2018, Malaysian Institute of Chemistry (IKM)
    01 Jul 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 (National)
  • Commercial Committee, Geolift Walkie Electric Stacker For Pilot Plant Project
    31 Oct 2017 - 28 Nov 2017 (Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Secretary and Committee member, Karnival Kimia Malaysia (K2M) 2017, Theme: Sustainability & Diversity Through Chemistry
    11 Nov 2017 - 11 Nov 2017 (National)
  • Secretary and Committee member, The Kuala Lumpur Engineering Science Fair 2017, MINES International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC) Jalan Dulang, MINES Resort City, Seri Kembangan, Selangor.
    03 Nov 2017 - 05 Nov 2017 (National)
  • Appraisal Panel, Accreditation for the Master of Renewable Energy Program
    26 Jul 2017 - 26 Jul 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Secretary, Industrial Chemistry Section (ICS) 2016/2017, Malaysian Institute of Chemistry (IKM)
    01 Jul 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 (National)
  • Treasurer, Technical Nanocellulose Workshop: synthesis, characterization and application.
    03 Oct 2016 - 24 Nov 2016 (Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Commercial Committee, Replace and Repair Nanoflow and Selox Brooks SLA58xx Digital TMF Controller at Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre
    18 Oct 2016 - 18 Oct 2016 (Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Chairperson, The 5th World Conference On Applied Science, Engineering and Technology 2016, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    02 Jun 2016 - 02 Jun 2016 (International)
  • Head of Unit, Legal documentation controller (MOU/MOA/NDA/LOI) under networking section
    01 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2015 (Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Committee Member, Commercial Committee for Potentiostat-Galvanostat-Multichannel System
    14 Aug 2015 - 14 Aug 2015 (Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Head of Sub-unit, Networking
    01 Aug 2014 - 31 Dec 2014 (Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • External committee member, National Fund for Scientific and Technological Development (FONDECYT)
    13 Nov 2014 - 13 Nov 2014 (International)
  • Chairperson, Surface Science and Catalysts Characterization Workshop (SSCCW 2014), Universiti Putra Malaysia
    23 Sep 2014 - 24 Sep 2014 (National)
  • Head of sub-unit, Academic & postgraduates
    24 Apr 2014 - 31 Jul 2014 (Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Committee Member, Technical and Specification Evaluation Committee for Oxidative Stabilizer (RPVOT)
    28 Apr 2014 - 28 Apr 2014 (Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Committee Member, Technical and Specification Evaluation Committee for CHNS & O Element Analyzer
    29 Nov 2013 - 29 Nov 2013 (Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Rapporteurs, GRAND CHALLENGE - Sustainable Renewable Resources & Technology (UMRC 2013)
    20 Nov 2013 - 20 Nov 2013 (University Malaya)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • MALAYSIAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTRY (INSTITUT KIMIA MALAYSIA), MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (National)
  • AHLI BERSEKUTU MAJLIS PROFESOR NEGARA, MEMBER
    Since 2022 (National)
  • MALAYSIA CATALYSIS - AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL (MCIJ), ADVISORY BOARD
    Since 2019 (University)
  • AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (ACS), MEMBER
    2019 to 2022 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTRY (INSTITUT KIMIA MALAYSIA), MEMBER
    2014 to 2021 (National)
  • ENERGY INSTITUTE, OTHERS
    2017 to 2018 (International)
  • BIOFUEL STUDIES JOURNAL, PISCOMED PUBLISHING PTE LED, EDITORIAL MEMBER
    2016 to 2018 (International)
  • BIO-INSPIRED NANOTECHNOLOGY, PUBLISHING HOUSE OF SCIENCE, EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER
    2015 to 2016 (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • World's Top 2% Scientist 2024
    Sandford University, 2024 (International)
  • Silver Award, Natural Nanocellulose-based Pickering Emulsifiers for Green Product Formulation, International Expo of Innovation Product and System Design (INVIDE) 2023
    Universiti Malaya, 2023 (International)
  • World's Top 2% Scientist 2023
    Standford University, 2023 (International)
  • Gold medal, OnePotWonder: Facile Production of Cellulose Nanomaterial from Lignocellulosic Biomass, International Research and Innovation Symposium and Exposition (RISE) 2022
    Universiti Malaya, 2022 (International)
  • World's Top 2% Scientist 2022
    Sandford University, 2022 (International)
  • Gold award, BioMNC: Super Versatile Cellulose Nanomaterial for Green Platform, The International Borneo Innovation, Exhibition & Competition (IBIEC)
    Universiti Malaya, 2022 (International)
  • Top 2 % Scientist in the World 2020, Elsevier, 2021
    Stanford University, 2021 (International)
  • JRM Most Cited Paper Award 2021, Journal of Renewable Materials, 2021
    Tech Science Press (TSP), 2021 (International)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2021 (University)
  • Gold medal, Environmentally Friendly Ester-Based Oil for Two-Stroke Engines, The 4th World Invention Academic Conference
    Korea Invention News, 2020 (International)
  • World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University
    Stanford University, 2020 (International)
  • Asian Universities Alliance (AUA) Scholars Award
    Asian Universities Alliance, 2020 (International)
  • Jury, First Lego League (FLL 2019) Malaysia, Category Core values, 28-30 June 2019, KDU University College, Shah Alam, Selangor
    SASBADI, 2019 (National)
  • Top 10 in Food and Beverages Cluster, Selangor R&D and Innovation Expo 2019, 10-13 October 2019, MITEC Kuala Lumpur
    Selangor State Secretary Office, 2019 (Government)
  • Gold medal , Invention of "Renewable biomass-derived cellulose nanomaterial: versatile bio-based emulsifier", PECIPTA 19, International conference and exposition on inventions by institutions of higher learning, 22-23 September 2019
    UTHM, Batu Pahat Johor., 2019 (International)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2018 (University)
  • Jury, 4th International Biotechnology Competition and Exhibition (IBCEx 2018), 13-14th April 2018
    Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2018 (International)
  • Gold Award, Innovation of "Development of DOCAT catalyst for effective green diesel production", 8th Exposition on Islamic Innovation (i-INOVA) 2018, 10-11th March 2018
    Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), 2018 (National)
  • Gold Award, Innovation of "Novel oxidative-hydrolysis system for cellulose nanomaterial production", 8th Exposition on Islamic Innovation (i-INOVA) 2018, 10-11th March 2018
    Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), 2018 (National)
  • Bronze medal, Invention of "Cellulose Nanomaterial Derived from Marine Biomass", Invention & Innovation Awards 2018, Malaysia Technology Expo 2018, 22-24 February 2018, Kuala Lumpur
    Malaysian Association of Research Scientist, 2018 (International)
  • Gold medal, Pertandigan Rekacipta dan Inovasi Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Swasta (PERINTIS 2016)
    Universiti Tenaga Nasional, 2016 (National)
  • Silver medal, Novel Approach for Production of Nanocrystalline Cellulose from Low Cost Lignocellulosic Biomass. Invention, Innovation & Design Exposition 2016 (IIDEX 2016)
    Universiti teknologi MARA, 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)
    Universiti teknologi MARA, 2016 (International)
  • Gold Medal, GreenCat: Bi-functinoal heterogeneous catalysts for production of non-edible based biodiesel, 14th International Conference and Exposition on Inventions by Institutions of Higher Learning (PECIPTA 2015), Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia
    Minister of higher education, 2015 (International)
  • Silver Medal, Eco-Photocatalytic System (EPC-V3): Paves the way for efficiently converting CO2 from sunlight, 14th International Conference and Exposition on Inventions by Institutions of Higher Learning (PECIPTA 2015), Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia
    Minister of higher education, 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, GreenCat, Malaysia Technology Expo 2014
    University of Malaya, 2014 (International)
  • Bronze Medal, Invention & Innovation Awards 2012
    Malaysia Technology Expo, 2012 (National)
  • 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)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Aldoghachi, Ali; Hin, Taufiq-Yap Yun; Saiman, Mohd Izham; Voon, Lee Hwei; Zheng, Alvin Lim Teik; Seenivasagam, Sivasangar (2024). Development of highly stable Ni-doped zeolitic imidazole framework (ZIF-67) based catalyst for CO2 methanation reaction, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY. 57, 1474-1485. doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.01.104
  2. Fahmi, Mochamad Zakki; Sugito, Siti Febtria Asrini; Hanifah, Nadia Aulia; Nur'aini, Ummi Lathifah; Purwanto, Bambang; Voon, Lee Hwei (2024). Advance Heteroatom Dopants Nitrogen, Boron, Sulphur, and Phosphorus on Carbon Dots towards Histamine Detection in Fish Sample, SAINS MALAYSIANA. 53(2), 347-358. doi:10.17576/jsm-2024-5302-09
  3. Gunn, Priscilla Fong Ern; Onn, Chiu Chuen; Mo, Kim Hung; Lee, Hwei Voon (2024). Enhancing carbon sequestration in cement mortar using high volume local rice husk biochar coupled with carbonation curing, CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. 21. doi:10.1016/j.cscm.2024.e03591
  4. Ravindran, Megan. X. Y.; Asikin-Mijan, N.; AbdulKareem-Alsultan, G.; Ong, H. C.; Nurfarhana, M. M.; Lee, H. V.; Kurniawan, Tonni Agustiono; Derawi, Darfizzi; Yusoff, Siti Fairus M.; Lokman, I. M.; Taufiq-Yap, Y. H. (2024). A review of carbon-based catalyst for production of renewable hydrocarbon rich fuel, JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING. 12(2). doi:10.1016/j.jece.2024.112330
  5. Sugito, Siti Febtria Asrini; Wibrianto, Aswandi; Chang, Jia-Yaw; Fahmi, Mochamad Zakki; Khairunisa, Siti Qamariyah; Sakti, Satya Candra Wibawa; Ahmad, Musbahu Adam; Voon, Lee Hwei; Nikmah, Yatim Lailun (2024). Three-dimensional Au-MnO2 nanostructure as an agent of synergistic cancer therapy: chemo-/photodynamic and photothermal approaches, DALTON TRANSACTIONS. 53(27), 11368-11379. doi:10.1039/d4dt01123f
  6. Tihin, Gertruth Leevhan; Mo, Kim Hung; Juan, Joon Ching; Ong, Hwai Chyuan; Asikin-Mijan, N.; Lee, Hwei Voon (2024). Enhanced energy recovery of non-hazardous organic wastes via moderate pyrolysis with natural calcium- and potassium-based additives, JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY. . doi:10.1007/s10973-023-12848-0
  7. Yahya, Mazlita; Sakti, Satya Candra Wibawa; Fahmi, Mochamad Zakki; Chuah, Cheng Hock; Lee, Hwei Voon (2024). Bio-based Pickering emulsifier from mangosteen residues-derived sodium caseinate grafted spherical cellulose nanocrystals: Stability, rheological properties and microstructure studies, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES. 257. doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128696
  8. Arumugam, Mahashanon; Osatiashtiani, Amin; Wong, Ka-Lun; Baharudin, Khairul Basyar; Lai, Sin Yuan; Safa-Gamal, M.; Lee, Hwei Voon; Lim, Chaw Jiang; Kubic, David; Taufiq-Yap, Yun Hin (2023). Surface-silanised and alkoxylated micro-mesoporous Ni/hierarchical nanozeolites for oleic acid hydrodeoxygenation, MOLECULAR CATALYSIS. 547. doi:10.1016/j.mcat.2023.113347
  9. Asikin-Mijan, N.; Juan, J. C.; Taufiq-Yap, Y. H.; Ong, Hwai Chyuan; Lin, Yu-Chuan; AbdulKareem-Alsultan, G.; Lee, H. V. (2023). Towards sustainable green diesel fuel production: Advancements and opportunities in acid-base catalyzed H2-free deoxygenation process, CATALYSIS COMMUNICATIONS. 182. doi:10.1016/j.catcom.2023.106741
  10. Sanhoob, Mohammed A.; Nasser, Galal A.; Bakare, Akolade I.; Muraza, Oki; Al-Shammari, Talal K.; Lee, Hwei Voon; Yokoi, Toshiyuki; Park, Sungsik; Nishitoba, Toshiki (2023). Microwave-Assisted Optimized Synthesis Conditions for the Conversion of Methanol to Olefins over Variable Content of Aluminum ZSM-5 Zeolite, ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING. 48(12), 16483-16494. doi:10.1007/s13369-023-08417-0
  11. Teo, Shao Hui; Ching, Yern Chee; Fahmi, Mochamad Zakki; Lee, Hwei Voon (2023). Surface Functionalization of Sugarcane-Bagasse-Derived Cellulose Nanocrystal for Pickering Emulsion Gel: Microstructural Properties and Stability Efficiency, GELS. 9(9). doi:10.3390/gels9090734
  12. Tihin, Gertruth Leevhan; Mo, Kim Hung; Onn, Chiu Chuen; Ong, Hwai Chyuan; Taufiq-Yap, Y. H.; Lee, Hwei Voon (2023). Overview of municipal solid wastes-derived refuse-derived fuels for cement co-processing, ALEXANDRIA ENGINEERING JOURNAL. 84, 153-174. doi:10.1016/j.aej.2023.10.043
  13. Abdullah, Nur Hafawati Binti; Mijan, Nurul Asikin; Taufiq-Yap, Yun Hin; Ong, Hwai Chyuan; Lee, Hwei Voon (2022). Environment-friendly deoxygenation of non-edible Ceiba oil to liquid hydrocarbon biofuel: process parameters and optimization study, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH. . doi:10.1007/s11356-022-18508-4
  14. Asikin-Mijan, N.; AbdulKareem-Alsultan, G.; Mastuli, M. S.; Salmiaton, A.; Mohamed, Mohamad Azuwa; Lee, H. V.; Taufiq-Yap, Y. H. (2022). Single-step catalytic deoxygenation-cracking of tung oil to bio-jet fuel over CoW/silica-alumina catalysts, FUEL. 325. doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2022.124917
  15. Ng, Brandon Ywe Soong; Ong, Hwai Chyuan; Lau, Harrison Lik Nang; Ishak, Nor Shafizah; Elfasakhany, Ashraf; Lee, Hwei Voon (2022). Production of sustainable two-stroke engine biolubricant ester base oil from palm fatty acid distillate, INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS. 175. doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2021.114224
  16. Ravindran, Megan X. Y.; Asikin-Mijan, N.; Ong, H. C.; Derawi, Darfizi; Yusof, M. R.; Mastuli, M. S.; Lee, H., V; Mahmood, W. N. A. S. Wan; Razali, M. S.; Al-Sultan, G. Abdulkareem; Taufiq-Yap, Y. H. (2022). Feasibility of advancing the production of bio-jet fuel via microwave reactor under low reaction temperature, JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS. 168. doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2022.105772
  17. Sakti, Satya Candra Wibawa; Indrasari, Nindayu; Wijaya, Rizki Ainuna; Fahmi, Mochamad Zakki; Widati, Alfa Akustia; Lee, Hwei Voon; Fujioka, Takahiro; Nuryono; Chen, Chun-Hu (2022). Diatomaceous earth incorporated floating magnetic beads for oil removal on water, ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION. 25. doi:10.1016/j.eti.2021.102120
  18. Teo, Shao Hui; Chee, Ching Yern; Fahmi, Mochamad Zakki; Sakti, Satya Candra Wibawa; Lee, Hwei Voon (2022). Review of Functional Aspects of Nanocellulose-Based Pickering Emulsifier for Non-Toxic Application and Its Colloid Stabilization Mechanism, MOLECULES. 27(21). doi:10.3390/molecules27217170
  19. Why, Elaine Siew Kuan; Ong, Hwai Chyuan; Lee, Hwei Voon; Chen, Wei-Hsin; Asikin-Mijan, N.; Varman, Mahendra; Loh, Wen Jing (2022). Single-step catalytic deoxygenation of palm feedstocks for the production of sustainable bio-jet fuel, ENERGY. 239. doi:10.1016/j.energy.2021.122017
  20. Zulkepli, Suraya; Lee, Hwei Voon; Abd Rahman, Noorsaadah; Chuan, Ling Tau; Show, Pau Loke; Chen, Wei-Hsin; Juan, Joon Ching (2022). Highly active iron-promoted hexagonal mesoporous silica (HMS) for deoxygenation of triglycerides to green hydrocarbon-like biofuel, FUEL. 308. doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2021.121860
  21. Zulkepli, Suraya; Rahman, Noorsaadah Abd.; Lee, Hwei Voon; Cheng, Chin Kui; Chen, Wei-Hsin; Juan, Joon Ching (2022). Synergistic effect of bimetallic Fe-Ni supported on hexagonal mesoporous silica for production of hydrocarbon-like biofuels via deoxygenation under hydrogen-free condition, ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT. 273. doi:10.1016/j.enconman.2022.116371
  22. Ambursa, M. M., Juan, J. C., Yahaya, Y., Taufiq-Yap, Y. H., Lin, Y. C., & Lee, H. V. (2021). A review on catalytic hydrodeoxygenation of lignin to transportation fuels by using nickel-based catalysts. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 138, 24. doi: 10.1016/j.rser.2020.110667
  23. Aung, Y. Y., Kristanti, A. N., Lee, H. V., & Fahmi, M. Z. (2021). Boronic-Acid-Modified Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications. Acs Omega, 6(28), 17750-17765. doi: 10.1021/acsomega.1c01352
  24. Cheryl-Low, Y. L., Kong, P. S., & Lee, H. V. (2021). Environmentally adapted bio-oil compounds-derived polyolesters synthesis: Optimization and properties of base fluids. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 407, 11. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124365
  25. Hassan, S. H., Velayutham, T. S., Chen, Y. W., & Lee, H. V. (2021). TEMPO-oxidized nanocellulose films derived from coconut residues: Physicochemical, mechanical and electrical properties. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 180, 392-402. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.03.066
  26. Ong, H. C., Tiong, Y. W., Goh, B. H. H., Gan, Y. Y., Mofijur, M., Fattah, I. M. R., . . . Mahlia, T. M. I. (2021). Recent advances in biodiesel production from agricultural products and microalgae using ionic liquids: Opportunities and challenges. Energy Conversion and Management, 228, 22. doi: 10.1016/j.enconman.2020.113647
  27. Ooi, H. K., Koh, X. N., Ong, H. C., Lee, H. V., Mastuli, M. S., Taufiq-Yap, Y. H., . . . Mijan, N. A. (2021). Progress on Modified Calcium Oxide Derived Waste-Shell Catalysts for Biodiesel Production. Catalysts, 11(2), 26. doi: 10.3390/catal11020194
  28. Sazeli, S., Nath, A. R., Ahmad, M. H., Zulkifli, N. W. M., Johan, M. R., Yehye, W. A., & Voon, L. H. (2021). Semicarbazide and thiosemicarbazide containing butylated hydroxytoluene moiety: new potential antioxidant additives for synthetic lubricating oil. RSC Advances, 11(13), 7138-7145. doi: 10.1039/d0ra10626g
  29. Tzeng, Y. Z., Chang, C. J., Yang, M. C., Tsai, M. J., Teramura, K., Tanaka, T., . . . Lin, Y. C. (2021). Zn-based metal-organic frameworks as sacrificial agents for the synthesis of Zn/ZSM-5 catalysts and their applications in the aromatization of methanol. Catalysis Today, 375, 70-78. doi: 10.1016/j.cattod.2020.01.038
  30. Why, E. S. K., Ong, H. C., Lee, H. V., Chen, W. H., Asikin-Mijan, N., & Varman, M. (2021). Conversion of bio-jet fuel from palm kernel oil and its blending effect with jet A-1 fuel. Energy Conversion and Management, 243, 12. doi: 10.1016/j.enconman.2021.114311
  31. Wibrianto, A., Putri, D. F., Sakti, S. C. W., Lee, H. V., & Fahmi, M. Z. (2021). Naproxen release aspect from boron-doped carbon nanodots as a bifunctional agent in cancer therapy. RSC Advances, 11(59), 37375-37382. doi: 10.1039/d1ra06148h
  32. Abdulkareem-Alsultan, G., Asikin-Mijan, N., Mustafa-Alsultan, G., Lee, H. V., Wilson, K., Taufiq-Yap, Y. H. (2020). Efficient deoxygenation of waste cooking oil over Co3O4-La2O3-doped activated carbon for the production of diesel-like fuel. Rsc Advances, 10(9), 4996-5009. doi: 10.1039/c9ra09516k
  33. Abdulkareem-Alsultan, G.; Asikin-Mijan, N.; Mustafa-Alsultan, G.; Lee, H., V; Wilson, Karen; Taufiq-Yap, Y. H. (2020). Efficient deoxygenation of waste cooking oil over Co3O4-La2O3-doped activated carbon for the production of diesel-like fuel, RSC ADVANCES. 10(9), 4996-5009. doi:10.1039/c9ra09516k
  34. Abidin, S. N. Z., Lee, H. V., Asikin-Mijan, N., Juan, J. C., Abd Rahman, N., Mastuli, M. S., . . . Kong, P. S. (2020). Ni, Zn and Fe hydrotalcite-like catalysts for catalytic biomass compound into green biofuel. Pure and Applied Chemistry, 92(4), 587-600. doi: 10.1515/pac-2019-0820
  35. Abidin, Shajaratun Nur Zdainal; Lee, Hwei Voon; Asikin-Mijan, Nurul; Juan, Joon Ching; Abd Rahman, Noorsaadah; Mastuli, Mohd Sufri; Taufiq-Yap, Yun Hin; Kong, Pei San (2020). Ni, Zn and Fe hydrotalcite-like catalysts for catalytic biomass compound into green biofuel, PURE AND APPLIED CHEMISTRY. 92(4), 587-600. doi:10.1515/pac-2019-0820
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Chapter in Books
  1. Abdulkareem-Alsultan G., Asikin-Mijan N., Lee H.V., Taufiq-Yap Y.H. (2020) Biofuels: Past, Present, Future. In: Gupta A., De A., Aggarwal S., Kushari A., Runchal A. (eds) Innovations in Sustainable Energy and Cleaner Environment. Green Energy and Technology (pp. 489-504) Springer, Singapore, ISBN 978-981-13-9011-1
  2. Min-Yee Choo, Lee Eng Oi, Tau Chuan Ling, Eng-Poh Ng, Hwei Voon Lee, Joon Ching Juan (2020) Chapter 10 - Conversion of Microalgae Biomass to Biofuels, Microalgae Cultivation for Biofuels Production, Academic Press, Elsevier, Pages 149-161, ISBN 9780128175361
  3. Chen, Y. W., Binti Hassan, S. H., Yahya, M., & Lee, H. V. (2019). Novel superabsorbent cellulose-based hydrogels: present status, synthesis, characterization, and application prospects. Cellulose-Based Superabsorbent Hydrogels, 155-195, Springer, ISBN 978-3-319-76573-0
  4. Julkapli, N. B. M., Chen, Y. W., & Lee, H. V. (2019). Cellulose and Nanocellulose Derivatives from Lignocellulosic Biomass in Nanocomposite Applications. Hybrid Nanocomposites: Fundamentals, Synthesis, and Applications, 247, ISBN 9789814800341.
  5. Oi, L. E., Choo, M. Y., Lee, H. V., Rahman, N. A., & Juan, J. C. (2019). Chapter 9 - Mesoporous and other types of catalysts for conversion of non-edible oil to biogasoline via deoxygenation. In Sustainable Bioenergy (pp. 257-281). Elsevier, ISBN 978-0-12-817654-2
  6. Tan, T. H., Lee, H. V., Dabdawb, W. A. Y., & Hamid, S. B. B. O. A. (2019). A review of nanocellulose in the drug-delivery system. In Materials for Biomedical Engineering (pp. 131-164). Elsevier, ISBN 978-0-12-816913-1.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
Other Publications
  1. Lee H.V. (2022) Agriculture and Food Residues: Waste or Wealth? March 2022, Issue No. 146, Page 28, Berita IKM-Chemistry in Malaysia - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  2. Lee H.V. (2022) Catalytic Upgrading of Palm-based Residues to Valuable Products, Page 8, Issue 19, IChemE POPSIG Newsletter - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  3. Lee, H.V. (2022) Unravelling Palm Oil Myths-The Palm Oil Industry in Malaysia: From Tropical Tree to Table, Sept 2022, Issue No. 148, Page 24, Berita IKM. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2024 - 2026, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Elucidation Of Geometric-electronic Properties And Ni Dispersion Towards Catalytic Mechanism Of Co2 Hydrogenation By Nickel Single-atom Catalysts ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2022 - 2025, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Two-step Co2 Capture Mechanisms Via Biochar From Waste And Subsequent Mineral Carbonation In Cementitious Material ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2023 - 2025, Partnership Grant
    Functionalized Nanocellulose As Nano-food Additive For High-fat Processed Foods Formulation ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2023 - 2025, UM International Collaboration Grant
    Waste-to-energy Through Thermochemical Processes ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  5. 2023 - 2025, UM International Collaboration Grant
    New Material For Photocatalyst And Biofuel Production ( Co-Researcher)
  6. 2024 - 2025, Partnership Grant
    Bio-Based Nano-Additive As Smart Rheology Modifier For Agricultural Application ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  7. 2020 - 2023, Prototype Research Grant Scheme (PRGS)
    Method Of One-pot Oxidative-hydrolysis Process For Up-scaling Cellulose Nanocrystallites ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  8. 2020 - 2023, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-IISS
    Upgrading Of Local Municipal Solid Waste (msw) Into Refuse-derived Fuel (rdf) As Co-processing Fuel In Cement Industry ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  9. 2021 - 2023, RU Geran
    Advances In Mesoporous-based Nano-catalysts For Sustainable Biomass Conversion ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  10. 2017 - 2021, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    The Influence Of Novel Mesoporous Alumina-titania Supported With Bifunctional Transition Metal For Green Hydrocarbon Via Hydrodeoxygenation ( Co-Researcher)
  11. 2019 - 2021, RU Geran
    Multifunctional Oxide Catalysts To Produce Renewable Chemicals From Ethanol ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  12. 2014 - 2020, Grand Challenge - AET (Innovative Technology (ITRC))
    Catalyst Assisted Upgradin Proses For Ester Base Oil ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  13. 2019 - 2020, RU Geran
    Catalytic Transformation Of Biomass Into Biochemicals ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  14. 2017 - 2019, RU Geran
    Pyrolytic - Deoxygenation Of Triglyceride Via Natural Waste Shell Derived Catalysts ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  15. 2017 - 2019, RU Geran
    Facile Production Of Nanostructured Cellulose From Lignocellulosic Biomass ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  16. 2019 - 2019, RU Geran - UMCIC
    Bifunctional Catalyst Derived Carbon For Effective Green-diesel & Gasolin Production ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  17. 2018 - 2019, RU Geran - UMCIC
    Scale Up Of Cellulose Nanomaterial From Marine Algae ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  18. 2019 - 2019, RU Geran
    Photocatalysis Of Native And Modified Mesoporous Titania ( Co-Researcher)
  19. 2014 - 2018, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) - AET (Innovative Technology (ITRC))
    Solid Base Nanocatalyst For Selective Decarboxylation Of Non-edible Oils To Green Renewable Fuels ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  20. 2015 - 2017, MOSTI-Science Fund
    One Step Oxidative-depolymerisation Of Lignocellulosic Biomass For Production Of Nanocrystalline Cellulose Using Chemical Catalyst ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  21. 2013 - 2015, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Fundamental study on mechanistic behaviour of nano-CaO in the selective deoxygenation of bio oil: effect of geometric features and basicity ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  22. 2013 - 2016, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Mechanisms of Novel Bifunctional Transition Metals on Al-MCM-41 Catalysts for Bio-oil Upgrading to Bio-fuel via Hydrodeoxygenation. ( Consultant)
Private
  1. 2023 - 2025, Private Funding
    Formulation Of Cellulose-based High-fat Processed Foods ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2024 - 2025, Private Funding
    Nano-additive For Liquid Formulations In Agricultural Application ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2024 - 2025, Private Funding
    Exploring The Feasibility And Production Of Bio-epichlorohydrin For Advanced Aerospare Materials (bio-ech) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2018 - 2023, Private Funding
    Nanocellulose-non-toxic-based Pickering Emulsifier ( Principal Investigator(PI))
International
  1. 2024 - 2026, International Funding
    Sustainable Valorisation Of Biomass And Organic Waste ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2020 - 2023, International Funding
    Catalytic Deoxygenation Of Biomass-derived Oil Into Biofuels And Biochemicals ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2017 - 2019, International Funding
    Development Of Novel Shortening Substitute By Using Spherical Ncc (sp-ncc) ( Principal Investigator(PI))

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Cellulose-Based Food Emulsifier for Control Lipid Digestion, Global Envdk Sdn Bhd
    05 Feb 2021 - 04 Feb 2022 (National)
  • Consultation Project With Mybiomass Sdn Bhd, Malaysia, Mybiomass Sdn Bhd
    01 Feb 2018 - 01 Feb 2020 (National)
  • Consultation Project With Ajinomoto Co., Inc, Japan, Ajinomoto Co., Inc, Japan
    01 Feb 2017 - 01 Feb 2019 (International)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Agricultural Residues-derived Cellulose Nanomaterials for Green Formulation Application, 10th IUPAC International Conference on Green Chemistry (10th ICGC), Chinese Chemical Society, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and IUPAC Interdivisional Committee on Green Chemistry for Sustainable Development (ICGCSD). (International) (18 Oct 2024 - 22 Oct 2024)
  2. Unlocking the Chemistry of Biomass Wastes for Advanced Biorefinery, Monash University School of Science 2022 Academic Seminar series, School of Science, Monash University Malaysia (National) (19 Aug 2022 - 19 Aug 2022)
  3. Catalytic upgrading of palm-based residues to valuable products, 2022 IChemE POPSIG webinar, IChemE Palm Oil Processing Special Interest Group (POPSIG) (International) (18 Feb 2022 - 18 Feb 2022)
  4. Agriculture and Food Residues: Waste or Wealth?, TAB-2-SAP (Tablets to Saplings) Programme, Persatuan Penggerak Hijau Bentong, Pahang. (National) (11 Dec 2021 - 11 Dec 2021)
  5. Sustainable Isolation of Cellulose Nanomaterials from Agricultural Biomass in Malaysia, Malaysia Polymer International Conference 2021 (MPIC 2021), Polymer Research Center, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (International) (22 Nov 2021 - 23 Dec 2021)
  6. Valorization of Agricultural Biomass to Bio-based Products: Catalytic Conversion Processes, Airlangga Public Lecture (A+) Programme, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Airlangga (International) (12 Oct 2021 - 12 Oct 2021)
  7. Efficient Deoxygenation of Biomass to Hydrocarbon-based Biochemicals over Mesoporous Catalyst, 1st Malaysia International Conference on Nanotechnology & Catalysis, Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Universiti Malaya (International) (01 Sep 2021 - 03 Sep 2021)
  8. Hydrodeoxygenation of biomass compound into fuel grade hydrocarbons: Synergistic effect of Ni-Cu and Ti-MCM-41 catalyst, Webinar of Nanomaterials Toward Energy, Water Treatment and Medical Applications, NANOCAT, UM, Malaysia and GTU Nano, Gebze Technical University, Turkey (International) (04 Mar 2021 - 04 Mar 2021)
  9. Invited speaker for Biomass to Nanocellulose for Value Added Product, Webinar on Advanced Materials and Chemical Technology, Mapua University and University of Malaya (International) (24 Nov 2020 - 24 Nov 2020)
  10. How to Make Efficient Researches on Nanoscience and Publication on High Impact Journals, PPJPI Webinar Series with Top International Researchers, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia (International) (24 Aug 2020 - 24 Aug 2020)
  11. Invited speaker for Ni-Al Hydrotalcite Catalysed Deoxygenation Process for Fuel-graded Hydrocarbon Fractions, International Symposium on Advanced Chemical Technology 2019 (ISACT2019), Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, UM and Department of Chemical Engineering, NCKU (International) (18 Nov 2019 - 18 Nov 2019)
  12. Invited speaker for Revalorization of palm biomass into advance cellulose nanomaterial and application, International Symposium of Renewable and Sustainable Material 2019 (Materials 2019), Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (International) (08 Aug 2019 - 10 Aug 2019)
  13. Invited speaker for Catalytic Upgrading of Lignin Model Compound into Transportation Fuel by Using Ti_MCM-41 based Catalyst, Internatioanl Workshop on Advanced Chemical Technology (IWACT 2018), Department of Chemical Engineering, NCKU (International) (15 Aug 2018 - 17 Aug 2018)
  14. Sustainable Biofuel Production From Biomass-based Resource by Using Clamshell-derived Nano-catalyst, Invited Speaker for Workshop Entitled Investment of Nanotechnology in Renewal Energy: Principles and Applications (INRE 2017) , Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, University of Malaya (University) (13 Dec 2017 - 13 Dec 2017)
  15. Catalytic Hydrodeoxygenation of Bio Oil to Fuel Grade Hydrocarbon Using Mesoporous-based Catalysts, Invited Speaker at Nanokebangsaan Workshop Entitled: Green Approaches via Nanostructured Mesoporous Materials for Catalysis, Biomedical and Energy Storage Application (NKW 2017), Resource Centre, Technology Park Malayisa, Bukit Jalil., National Nanotechnology Centre (NNC), MOSTI, Malaysia (National) (12 Oct 2017 - 13 Dec 2017)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Microstructure and rheological investigation of bio-based Pickering emulsifiers derived from modified spherical cellulose nanocrystals, International Congress on Pure & Applied Chemistry (ICPAC), Institut Kimia Malaysia (International) (28 Aug 2024 - 01 Sep 2024)
  2. Hydrodeoxygenation of Bio Oil into Bio-hydrocarbon via Bimetallic-Based Catalyst, The International e-Conference on Green and Renewable Energy [GREEN 2020], Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Sarawak Campus (International) (18 Aug 2020 - 19 Aug 2020)
  3. Catalytic transformation of lignocellulosic biomass into biofuel and biochemical, 4th International Tropical Renewable Energy Conference (i-TREC 2019), Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia (International) (14 Aug 2019 - 16 Aug 2019)
  4. Catalytic Upgrading of Biomass Compounds into Biofuel by using Mesoporous-based Catalyst, 8th IUPAC International Conference on Green Chemistry, IUPAC (International) (09 Sep 2018 - 14 Sep 2018)
  5. Sustainable biofuel production from biomass-based resource via catalytic deoxygenation reaction, International Conference on UNITED Scientific Group Clean Energy for the World s Electricity Grids, UNITED Scientific Group (International) (20 Nov 2017 - 22 Nov 2017)
  6. Production of palm-base cellulose nanomaterial via chemical process, National Seminar on palm oil milling, refining, environment and quality (POMREQ), Malaysian Palm Oil Board (National) (29 Nov 2016 - 30 Nov 2016)
  7. Transition Metal Containing Mesoporous Silica as Effective Catalysts Support for Hydrodeoxygenation of Dibenzofuran to Transportation Fuels Molecules, International Conference on Science, Technology and Management, Insitute of Research Engineers and Scientists (International) (05 Nov 2016 - 06 Nov 2016)
  8. Effect of Bifunctional Acid-Base Catalyst for Deoxygenation of Triglyceride into Biofuel, International Conference on Catalysis 2016 (iCAT2016), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and Academy Sciences of Malaysia (International) (20 Sep 2016 - 21 Sep 2016)
  9. 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), Malaysian Analytical Sciences Society (ANALIS) (National) (15 Aug 2016 - 17 Aug 2016)
  10. Production of Renewable Gasoline via Catalytic Deoxygenation of Vegetable Oil, 5th World Conference on Applied Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Basha Research Corporation (International) (02 Jun 2016 - 04 Jun 2016)
  11. Catalytic Extraction of Nanocellulose from Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) Cellulose Using Chromium(III) Metal Salt Catalyst, International Symposium on Coatings & Corrosion 2016, Institute of Materials, Malaysia (International) (16 May 2016 - 18 May 2016)
  12. 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", Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University (International) (08 Nov 2015 - 10 Dec 2015)
  13. A Novel Green Approach for the Preparation of Nanocellulose from Oil Palm Biomass, 2nd International Conference on Waste Management & Environment (ICMWE)  (International) (20 Aug 2015 - 22 Aug 2015)
  14. Production of Biofuel via Ni-Al and Zn-Al Hydrotalcite Catalyzed Deoxygenation Reaction, 2nd International Conference on Waste Management & Environment (ICMWE) (20 Aug 2015 - 22 Aug 2015)
  15. Synthesis of transportation fuels from biomass: Co-CaO and W-CaO catalyzed deoxygenation reaction, 2nd International Conference on Waste Management & Environment (ICMWE)  (International) (20 Aug 2015 - 22 Aug 2015)
  16. Preparation and Characterization of Nanofibrillated Cellulose via Transition Metal Salt Catalyzed Hydrolysis Reaction, Malaysia Polymer International Conference 2015 (MPIC 2015) (National) (10 Jun 2015 - 11 Jun 2015)
  17. Synthesis of Ca(OH)2 Nanoparticle via Sonochemical Method for Biomaterial Production, 7th International Engineering Conference (ENCON 2014) , Faculty of Engineering, Universti Malaysia Sarawak  (National) (19 Dec 2014 - 22 Dec 2014)
  18. Catalytic Deoxygenation of Oleic Acid by Using Hydrotalcite Solid Base Catalyst, International Conference on Green Technology & Ecosystem for Global Sustainable Development 2014, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Lebuhraya Tun Razak,26300 Gambang Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur (National) (24 Nov 2014 - 25 Dec 2014)
  19. Development of Ca based catalyst on biofuel production, International Conference on Green Technology & Ecosystem for Global Sustainable Development 2014, Universiti Malaysia Pahang (National) (24 Nov 2014 - 25 Nov 2014)
  20. 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), Malaysia Palm Oil Board (National) (03 Nov 2014 - 04 Dec 2014)
  21. Development of Green Nano-CaO Catalyst by Using Low Cost Clamshell , 9th International Materials Technology Conference & Exhibition, Institute of Materials, Malaysia (IMM) (International) (13 May 2014 - 16 May 2014)
  22. Mixed Metal Oxides (MMO): Heterogeneous Catalysts for Biofuel Production, The 26th Regional Symposium of Analytical Sciences (SKAM 26), Persatuan Sains Analisis Malaysia, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (National) (04 Dec 2013 - 05 Dec 2013)
  23. 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 (International) (27 Sep 2011 - 29 Sep 2011)
  24. Heterogeneous Catalytic Transesterification of Jatropha Curcas oil to Biodiesel: Process Optimization study, 14th Asian Chemical Congress, Bangkok, Thailand (International) (05 Sep 2011 - 08 Sep 2011)
  25. 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 (National) (14 Apr 2010 - 16 Apr 2010)
  26. 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 (National) (11 Aug 2009 - 13 Aug 2009)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Goat Manure-derived Activated Carbon Supported Ni-Al Hydrotalcite Catalyst for Green Fuel Production, International Conference on Catalysis 2018 (iCAT 2018), Malaysian Catalysis Society (National) (13 Nov 2018 - 15 Nov 2018)
  2. Biocompatibility Study Of Cellulose Nanocrystals For Potential Biomedical Aapplication, Malaysia Polymer International Conference 2017, Polymer Research Centre (PORCE) (National) (19 Jul 2017 - 20 Jul 2017)
  3. Catalytic Conversion of Palm-based Resource into Biofuels by Using Natural Clamshell Catalyst, National Seminar on palm oil milling, refining, environment and quality (POMREQ), Malaysian Palm Oil Board (National) (29 Nov 2016 - 30 Dec 2016)
  4. 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", Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University (International) (08 Nov 2015 - 10 Nov 2015)
  5. Sonochemically Treated Wasteshell-derived Nanoparticles for Catalytic Deoxygenation of Triglyceride, 5th International Conference on Environement 2015 (ICENV 2015) (International) (18 Aug 2015 - 19 Aug 2015)
  6. 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) (National) (09 Jun 2015 - 10 Jun 2015)
  7. Production of Nano-Crystalline Cellulose (NCC) from Lignocellulosic Biomass , Vietnam Malaysia International Chemical Congress (VMICC) , IKM (International) (07 Nov 2014 - 10 Nov 2014)
  8. Synthesis clamshell derived CaO nanoparticles via sonochemical method, International Conference on X-Ray & Related Techniques in Research and Industry 2014, Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (University) (11 Aug 2014 - 13 Aug 2014)
  9. Chemical Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass to Nano-Cellulose , 9th International Materials Technology Conference & Exhibition, Institute of Materials, Malaysia (IMM) (International) (13 May 2014 - 16 May 2014)
  10. Synthesis of Microcrystalline Cellulose Via Acid Hydrolysis by Using Heteropoly Acid (HPA) Catalyst, The 26th Regional Symposium of Analytical Sciences (SKAM 26), Persatuan Sains Analisis Malaysia, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (National) (04 Dec 2013 - 05 Dec 2013)
  11. A Method of Producing Biodiesel Using Heterogeneous Catalytic System, Malaysia Teknologi Expo 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malayisa (National) (16 Feb 2012 - 18 Feb 2012)
  12. Calcium-based mixed oxide catalysts for methanolysis of Jatropha curcas oil to biodiesel, Pameran Rekacipta, Penyelidikan and Inovasi (PRPI), Universiti Putra Malaysia (University) (19 Jul 2011 - 21 Jul 2011)
  13. A Method of Producing Biodiesel Using Heterogeneous Catalytic System, Pameran Rekacipta, Penyelidikan and Inovasi (PRPI), Universiti Putra Malaysia (19 Jul 2011 - 21 Jul 2011)
  14. 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 (International) (19 Feb 2011 - 22 Feb 2011)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  1. Upgrading Biomass into Alternative Fuels, 3 in 1 Program: Seminar and Guest Lecture on Agricultural Energy and Electrification, Department of Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Brawijaya. (International) (29 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2023)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) External Examiner for Phd Thesis of Monash University: Development of Novel Biodegradable Membrane from Oil Palm Biomass for Daily Used Materials, National, (External Examiner)
  2. (2024) Internal Examiner for Phd Thesis of Universiti Malaya:Development and Application of Advanced Nanocomposties and Photocatalyst in Wastewater Treatment, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2024) Internal Panel for Universiti Malaya Research Excellence Grant (Umreg) 2024, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  4. (2024) Internal Panel for Top Drawer Proposal, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  5. (2024) External Examiner for Msc Thesis of Unimas: Adsorption and Photocatalytic Performance of Ternary Tio2/Zns/Go Composite for The Removal of Dyes, National, (External Examiner)
  6. (2024) External Evaluator for Frgs 2024, National, (External Evaluator)
  7. (2024) Internal Evaluator for Frgs 2024, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  8. (2024) Internal Examiner for Phd Thesis of Universiti Malaya: Multifunctionalized Nanocellulose as Additive for Nitrile Butadiene Rubber, University, (Internal Examiner)
  9. (2023) External Examiner for Msc Thesis of Universiti Teknologi MARA: Beffect of Sodium Oxide Molar Ratio On Bentonite Supported Catalyst for The Transesterification of Waste Cooking Oil, National, (External Examiner)
  10. (2023) Internal Examiner for Phd Thesis of Universiti Malaya: Multifunctionalized Nanocellulose as Additive for Nitrile Butadiene Rubber, University, (Internal Examiner)
  11. (2023) External Examiner for Msc Thesis of Universiti Teknologi Petronas: Catalytic Pyrolysis of Oil Palm Wastes for Bio-Oil Production, National, (External Examiner)
  12. (2023) Internal Examiner for Phd Thesis of Universiti Malaya: Tandem Hydrogenation-Esterification of Furfural Using Bifunctional Metal-Supported Nanoparticles Catalysts, University, (Internal Examiner)
  13. (2022) External Reviewer for Research Proposal Under 2023 Regular Fondecyt National Project Competition, Santiago, Chile, International, (Reviewer)
  14. (2022) Panel for Universiti Malaya-Oriented Interdisciplinary Research Grant Programme (Iirg) Cycle 5/2022, University, (Reviewer)
  15. (2022) External Examiner for Msc Thesis of Universiti Putra Malaysia: Biodiesel Production from Used Cooking Oil Using Biochar as Support With Bimetallic Acid Catalyst Via Transesterification, National, (External Examiner)
  16. (2022) Internal Examiner for Msc Thesis of Universiti Malaya: Natural Rubber Latex Film in The Presence of Biocompatible Palm Oil-Based Polymeric Surfactants, University, (Internal Examiner)
  17. (2022) Internal Evaluator for Malaysia Toray Science Foundation (Mtsf)- Science & Technology Research Grant (Strg) 2022, University, (Reviewer)
  18. (2022) External Examiner for Msc Thesis of Universiti Putra Malaysia: Catalytic Ketonization of Palmitic Acid Over a Series of Transition Metal Oxides Supported On Zirconia Oxide-Based Catalysts, National, (External Examiner)
  19. (2022) Internal Evaluator for Research Grant Lembaga Timah 2022, University, (Reviewer)
  20. (2022) Internal Evaluator for Research Grant Proposals Frgs2022-1, University, (Reviewer)
  21. (2021) External Examiner for Msc Thesis of Universiti Teknologi Petronas (Utp): Aqueous Phase Reforming of Sorbitol Over Sonosynthesized Nickel-Based Catalyst for Liquid Value-Added Chemicals Production, National, (External Examiner)
  22. (2021) Evaluator for Presentation Awards in 1 St Malaysia International Conference On Nanotechnology and Catalysis 2021, National, (External Evaluator)
  23. (2021) External Examiner for Msc Thesis of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas): Tuning The Structural Properties of Tio2 by Mo Doping for Efficient Photocatalytic Degradation of Methyl Orange, National, (External Examiner)
  24. (2021) External Examiner for Msc Thesis of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM): Catalytic Ketonization of Higher Carboxylic Acid of Palmitic Acid and Lauric Acid Over Modified Lanthanum Supported On Zirconia in Formulation Polyalphaolefins, National, (External Examiner)
  25. (2021) Internal Examiner for Phd Thesis of Universiti Malaya: Synthesis of Starch-Based Bioplastics Reinforced With Lignocellulosic Fibers, University, (Internal Examiner)
  26. (2021) Assessor of Muhammad Luqman Hakim Bin Hashim (Hhc140021) in Seminar for Phd Candidature Defence, 26 Feb 2021, University, (Internal Assessor)
  27. (2021) External Examiner for Msc Thesis of Universiti Teknologi MARA: Sugarcane Bagasse Ash Supported Calcium Oxide as Basic Heterogeneous Catalyst in Biodiesel Production., National, (External Examiner)
  28. (2020) Assessor of Durga Devi Suppiah (HVA190011) in Seminar For PhD Proposal Defence, 12 August 2020 , (Assessor)
  29. (2020) External examiner, for MSc thesis of Universiti Teknologi MARA: Synthesis and Characterization of Sulfonated-based Nanocatalysts for Esterification of Low Cost Palm Fatty Acid Distillate for Biodiesel Production , (External Examiner)
  30. (2019) Examiner for Research Project Seminar, UMPEDAC Semester 1, 2019/2020 , (Internal Examiner)
  31. (2018) Internal Examiner for PhD thesis: Cheah Mei Yee (KHA100013) , (Internal Examiner)
  32. (2018) External examiner for MSc thesis: Nurfatyha Rusydah Bt Mohamad Shahdad from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak , (External Examiner)
  33. (2018) External examiner for MSc thesis: Wan Farahhanim Wan Fathilah (P83928) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia , (External Examiner)
  34. (2018) External examiner for MSc thesis : Yau Shun Xiang (P83418) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia , (External Examiner)
  35. (2017) External examiner for Nurul Hanisah Mohd (P73230) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia , (External Examiner)
  36. (2017) Panel of Thillai Punitha a/p Segaran (HGT150011),Seminar of PhD Proposal Defence, 20 Feb 2017 , (Panel)
  37. (2017) Panel of Nora Izzati binti Mohd Razip (HGA140019),Seminar of Master Proposal Defence, 3 March 2017 , (Panel)
  38. (2017) Panel of Low Foo Wah (HHC130013), Seminar Thesis, 15 September 2017, (Panel)
  39. (2017) Panel of Valerie Siong Ling Er (HGA150019), Seminar of Master Proposal defense, 3 April 2017 , (Panel)
  40. (2017) Panel of Muhammad Luqman Hakim Bin Hashim (HHC140021), Confirmation Defense for PhD, 22 August 2017 , (Panel)
  41. (2017) Internal examiner for MSc Thesis: Nurul Atikah binti Mohd Iskak (HGA140029) , (Internal Examiner)
  42. (2016) Panel for Lau Kung Shiuh (HGA130006) for Candidature Defense, (Panel)
  43. (2016) Internal Examiner for Norfatehah Basiron (HGA130001) in Master viva, (Internal Examiner)
  44. (2016) Panel of Amit Ranjan Nath (HHC150003), Seminar of PhD Proposal defense , 2 Sept 2016, (Panel)
  45. (2016) Panel of Syabilah binti Sazeli (HGA150001), Seminar of Master Proposal defense , 9 Sept 2016, (Panel)
  46. (2016) Panel for Norfatehah Basiron (HGA130001) on Seminar of Master Candidature Defence, (Panel)
  47. (2016) Panel of Nora Izzati Binti Mohd Razip (HGA140019) in Master Proposal Defence, (Panel)
  48. (2016) Panel for Tan Xiao Yun (HGA130017) in Master Candidature Defence, (Panel)
  49. (2016) Panel for Nur Atiqah Binti Daud (HGA130002) for Master Candidature Defence, (Panel)
  50. (2015) Seminar Proposal Defence for Low Foo Wah (HHC130013) , 19 Jan 2015 , (Panel)
  51. (2015) Seminar Proposal Defense for Syed Tawab Shah (HHC140002), 22 Jan 2015 , (Panel)
  52. (2015) Seminar Proposal Defense for Tan Xiao Yun (HGA130017), 26 March 2015 , (Panel)
  53. (2014) Seminar Proposal Defense for Teh Swe Jyan (HHC13009), 2 June 2014 , (Panel)
  54. (2014) Seminar Candidature Defence for Siti Khadijah binti Zain (HGA 120007), 22 July 2014 , (Panel)
  55. (2014) Seminar Proposal Defense for Lim You Sing (HGA130005), 21 May 2014 , (Panel)
  56. (2014) Seminar Proposal Defence for Mohammad Ziaul Karim (HHC120015), 27 May 2014 , (Panel)
  57. (2014) Seminar Proposal Defence for Adebisi Ganiyu Abimbola (HHC130002), 27 May 2014 , (Panel)
  58. (2014) Seminar Proposal Defence for Norfatehah binti Basiron (HGA130001), 12 June 2014 , (Panel)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Technical Committee for 12th Asia Conference On Mechanical and Materials Engineering (Acmme 2024), Kyoto University of Advanced Sciences, Uzumasa Campus, Japan, International, (Resource Person)
  2. (2023) Competition Judge for Pharmaceutical Chemistry Week 2023, National, (Resource Person)
  3. (2023) Jury for International Virtual Expo Fo Innovation Product and System Design (Invide) 2023, International, (Resource Person)
  4. (2023) Research Fellow of Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Airlangga, International, (Research Fellow/Associate)
  5. (2023) Guest Editor of Special Issue, Nanomaterials, Mdpi, International, (Resource Person)
  6. (2022) Guest Lecture, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia., International, (Resource Person)
  7. (2022) Jury, Kimia Invensi dan Inovasi Malaysia 2022 (Ki2m 2022), National, (Resource Person)
  8. (2022) Visiting Fellow, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Airlangga, International, (Research Fellow/Associate)
  9. (2022) Taskforce Member for National Energy Policy 2040: Feasibility Study On Biomass to Energy (Bte), National, (Resource Person)
  10. (2019) Committee member for The Kuala Lumpur Engineering Science Fair (KLESF) 2019, MINES International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC) Jalan Dulang, MINES Resort City, Seri Kembangan, Selangor (National) 01/11/2019 to 03/11/2019., Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM)
  11. (2019) Organizing committee, Karnival Kimia Malaysia (K2M) 2019, 18 July 2019, National Science Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia , Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM)
  12. (2017) Expert linkage, Sunrich Resources Sdn Bhd, National
  13. (2017) The Malaysia Local Chapter of the Controlled Release Society Inc. (MyCRS): Academia Networking Day & Annual General Meeting, 8th August 2017, CRS Malaysia Local Chapter
  14. (2017) Symposium on Sustainable Development 2017 (SSD2017), 20-21 April 2017,, Research Management & Innovation Complex, Univeristy of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.
  15. (2017) Invited speaker for Symposium on Renewable Energy Research between NANOCAT and Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), 17th March 2017, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)
  16. (2016) Poster Judge, The 29 Malaysian Analytical Chemistry Symposium (SKAM29), Malaysian Analytical Sciences Society (ANALIS), Malaysian Analytical Sciences Society (ANALIS)
  17. (2015) Meeting Regional Cluster Research and Publication (RCRP) UM-UiTM, University Malaya, 2 Mac 2015, University
  18. (2015) Briefing on Laboratory Safety & Waste Management, 25 June 2015, Occupational Health & Safety (UKKP), University
  19. (2015) Editorial board member, Bio-Inspired Nanotechnology; Publisher: Publishing House of Sciences, Publishing House of Sciences
  20. (2015) 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
  21. (2015) 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
  22. (2014) Training on Understanding requirements of MS ISO/IEC 17025:2005 , SIRIM Training Sdn Bhd on 6-7 January 2014, University
  23. (2014) NanoMalaysia 2014: Research Seminar in Nanotechnology, National Nanotechnology Directorate Division (NND), MOSTI, 31Oct 1 Nov 2014, National
  24. (2014) 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), International
  25. (2014) Steinbeis Malaysia Foundation Launch, 28th August 2014 , Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia, Agensi Inovasi Malaysia (AIM) and Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), International
  26. (2014) Regional Open Innovation Forum on Promoting Nanotechnology and Agriculture for Sustainable Development, National Nanotechnology Directorate Division (NND), MOSTI,, International
  27. (2014) Assessor for PhD Proposal Defense Seminar: Mohammad Ziaul Karim (HHC120015) 27 Mei 2014, Institut Pengajian Siswazah
  28. (2014) Assessor for PhD Proposal Defense Seminar: Teh Swe Jyan (HHC13009) 2 Jun 2014 , nstitut Pengajian Siswazah
  29. (2014) Steinbeis Transfer Centre Network (STCN) Launching Event between NANOCAT-UM-Steinbeis Malaysia Foundation, 25 Nov 2014, Agensi Inovasi Malaysia
  30. (2014) Assessor for PhD Proposal Defense Seminar: Adebisi Ganiyu Abimbola (HHC130002), 27 May 2014, Institut Pengajian Siswazah
  31. (2014) 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)
  32. (2014) Assessor for MSc Proposal Defense Seminar: Norfatehah binti Basiron (HGA130001), 12 June 2014, Institut Pengajian Siswazah
  33. (2014) Assessor for MSc Proposal Defense Seminar: Lim You Sing (HGA130005), 21 May 2014, Institut Pengajian Siswazah
  34. (2014) External panel for proposal evaluation: Cellulose Nanocrystals from grape stalks, Santiago, November 2014, National Fund for Scientific and Technological Development (FONDECYT) Program
Contribution to event
  1. (2024) Chairperson of Session Transformation of Biomass and Plastic Waste, 10th Iupac International Conference On Green Chemistry , Beijing, China, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2024) Chairperson of Symposium On Physical Chemistry and Catalysis (Pcc), International Congress On Pure & Applied Chemistry, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2024) Invited Speaker for Workshop On Catalysis: Fundamental and Application, University, (Event Coordinator)
  4. (2022) Chairperson, Satu Presidents' Forum- 2022 Jrs Sustainability Webinar Series, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  5. (2022) Organizing Committee Member and Session Chairperson, 2nd E-Symposium On Sustainable Transformation of Plant-Based Oils and Wastes: Towards Circular Economy, Health & Well Being 2022 (E-Sstpow, 2022) On 22-23rd February 2022, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  6. (2021) Session Chair in 1st Malaysia International Conference On Nanotechnology and Catalysis 2021, National, (Panelist/Moderator)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2024) Conversion of Greenhouse Gases to Sustainable Value-Added Chemicals, MOHAMMED SANHOOB
  2. (2024) Utilizing Waste Glass-Derived Sodium Silicate Solution in Alkali-Activated Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Bottom Ash-Based Geopolymer, YEE MON AUNG MOE
  3. (2024) BRIDGING INNOVATION: HARNESSING BIOMASS FOR NANOCELLULOSE-ENABLED LITHIUM-ION BATTERY SEPARATORS, CHUA WEN HONG
  4. (2024) Green hydrocarbons production via deoxygenation catalyzed by TiO2 based catalyst, OI LEE ENG
  5. (2024) Development of Hydrotalcite-Based Catalysts for Renewable Diesel Production via Deoxygenation Reaction, SHAJARATUN NUR BINTI ZDAINAL ABIDIN
  6. (2023) Nanocellulose: Synthesis and Application in Colloids and Interfaces, MAZLITA BINTI YAHYA
  7. (2018) DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF BIO-JET FUEL VIA HYDRO-PROCESSING METHOD FROM AGRICULTURE BIOMASS, ELAINE WHY SIEW KUAN
  8. (2016) NANOCELLULOSE: SYNTHESIS AND APPLICATIONS IN COLLOIDS AND INTERFACES, MAZLITA BINTI YAHYA
  9. (2016) CATALYTIC UPGRADATION OF VANILLYL ALCOHOL AS A LIGNIN MODEL COMPOUND VIA OXIDATION BY TRANSITIONAL METAL - BASED MIXED OXIDE CATALYSTS, SUBRATA SAHA
  10. (2015) Cellulose Nanocrystals as a Nanostructure-based Drug Delivery System for Cancer Treatment, Tan Thean Heng
  11. (2015) CATALYTIC HYDRODEOXYGENERATION OF BIO-OIL VIA TRANSITION METAL SUPPORTED MESOPOROUS SILICA NITRIDE CATALYST, MD. ANWAR HOSSAIN
  12. (2014) Synthesis. Characterization and Activity Evaluation of Solid Base Catalyst for Biodiesel Production, Murtala Maidamma Ambursa
  13. (2014) Production Of Green Biofuel By Hydrotreatment Of Bio-Oil Over Ni-Fe Supported On Mesoporous Silica Catalysts, Suraya Bt Zulkepli
  14. (2014) Hydrodeoxygenation of non edible oil to fuel via mesoporous catalyst,, Oi Lee Eng
  15. (2014) Development of Hydrotalcite-Based Catalysts for Renewable Diesel Production via Deoxygenation Reaction, Shajaratun Nur Binti Zdainal Abidin
  16. (2014) Development of Heterogeneous Acid-Base Catalysts for Deoxygenation Reaction in Biofuel Production, Nurul Asikin Bt Mijan
Master
  1. (2024) Carbon Capture Performance of Cementitious Material with Local Waste Biochar, PRISCILLA GUNN FONG ERN
  2. (2024) Development of food emulsion stabilized by plant-based cellulose nanomaterials, NASUHA ABU YAZID
  3. (2024) NATURAL WASTE OF SUGARCANE BAGASSE AS BIOMASS RESOURCE FOR NANOCELLULOSE PICKERING EMULSIFIER, TEO SHAO HUI
  4. (2024) hydrothermal carbonization of local municipal solid wastes to solid refuse fuel as co-processing fuel in cement industry, GERTRUTH LEEVHAN TIHIN
  5. (2024) UPGRADING OF BIO-ECH INTO BIO-BASED EPOXY RESIN, NORAMINUDDIN JOHARI BIN ZAIDI
  6. (2024) SYNTHESIS OF NICKEL SINGLE ATOM CATALYST SUPPORTED ON ZSM-5 FOR EFFICIENT CO2 METHANATION, NUR SYAHIRAH BINTI MOHD ZAKI
  7. (2024) SYNTHESIS OF BIO-ECH PRODUCTION FROM GLYCEROL, NURFADHILAH BINTI ABDULLAH
  8. (2023) Unrevealing of oxophilic and defect-rich sites of bimetallic nickel-cerium nanosheet on Fe foam for selective hydrodeoxygenation sludge oil to drilling fluid, Muhammad Hasif Auji bin Fadzli (National University of Malaysia (UKM))
  9. (2022) PRODUCTION OF RENEWABLE HYDROCARBON FUEL VIA CATALYTIC DEOXYGENATION REACTION, PHUNG YI PIN
  10. (2019) Production of Renewable Hydrocarbon Fuel via Catalytic Deoxygenation Reaction, OOI XIAN YIH
  11. (2019) SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND TOXICITY STUDY OF BIOMASS BASED NANOCELLULOSE FOR HIGH STRENGTH FABRIC APPLICATION, TUERXUN DUOLIKUN
  12. (2018) PICKERING EMULSION USING SUGARCANE BAGASSE-DERIVED NANOCELLULOSE, MUHAMMAD ARIFF BIN HASANULBASORI
  13. (2018) BIOLUBRICANT, BRANDON
  14. (2017) Synthesis of Butylated Hydroxytoluene Derivatives As Potential Lubricating Oil Antioxidants, SYABILAH BINTI SAZELI
  15. (2015) Production of Nanocellulose from Coconut Shells via Oxidation Treatment: Performance of Electro-Active Paper, SITI HAJJAR BINTI HASSAN
  16. (2015) NICKEL SUPPORTED CATALYST FOR HYDRODEOXYGENATION OF BIO-OIL MODEL COMPOUNDS, SHARAFADEEN GBADAMASI
  17. (2014) Production of Nanocellulose from Lignocellulosic Biomass via Chemical Route, Mazlita Binti Yahya
  18. (2014) Isolation and Characterization of Nanocrystalline Cellulose from Oil Palm Biomass Via Chemical-Catalyzed Pathways, Chen You Wei
  19. (2014) Catalytic Upgrading Of Bio-Oil For Lubricant Base Oil Production, Cheryl Low Yi Lian

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2024) HQA7012 - Bioenergy
  2. (2024) HOB7001 - Research Methodology
  3. (2023) HQA7012 - Bioenergy
  4. (2023) HOB7001 - Research Methodology
  5. (2022) HQA7012 - Bioenergy
  6. (2021) HQA7012 - Bioenergy
  7. (2020) HQA7012 - Biomass Energy
  8. (2019) HQA7012 - Biomass Energy
  9. (2018) HQA7012 - Biomass Energy
  10. (2017) HMX7001 - Research Methodology
  11. (2017) HQA7012 - Biomass Energy
  12. (2017) HVX8001 - Advanced Research Methodology

PATENT/IPR

  • Method of one-pot oxidative-hydrolysis (OPOH) process for up-scaling production of cellulose nanocrystals (CNC)
    COPYRIGHT
  • Method for photocalalytic treatment of wastewater and system thereof
    PATENT
  • Photocatalytic gas conversion reactor
    PATENT
  • PROCESS AND REACTOR DESIGN FOR THE PHOTOCATALYTIC GAS CONVERSION DEVICE
    PATENT
  • New type of red algae marine biomass Gelidium elegans-derived cellulose nanomaterial
    PATENT

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Chair of Know Your Palm Oil (Kypo) Technical Visit and Discussion 2023, (21 Nov 2023 - 21 Nov 2023) (National)
  • Speaker of Internation Community Development for &Quot;Environmental Modification to Reach Zero Waste Design by Conversion of Domestic Waste&Quot;, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Airlanggar University, Surabaya, 25 March 2023., (25 Mar 2023 - 25 Mar 2023) (International)
  • Expert Online Training, Agriculture and Food Residues: Waste or Wealth? Tab-2-Sap (Tablets to Saplings) Programme, Persatuan Penggerak Hijau Bentong,Pahang., (11 Dec 2021 - 11 Dec 2021) (National)
  • Expert Sharing to Research Communities: Umr Bulletin Write Up for Title of Natural Waste Shells from Aquaculture: a Valuable Calcium-Rich Biomaterial for Biofuels Sector, (04 Jan 2021 - 04 Jan 2021)
  • Motivation Talk and Sharing Session On Efficient Research On Nanoscience and Publication On High Impact Journals, 24 August 2020, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya., (24 Aug 2020 - 24 Aug 2020)
  • Committee Member in “The Inaugural K5m Pitching Competition 2020, Malaysian Young Chemist Network, Malaysian Institute of Chemistry., (15 Apr 2020 - 15 Apr 2020)
  • Exhibition Member in Fun Chemistry Demonstration, Minggu Stem, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Convent Bukit Nanas, 24-28 February 2020., (24 Feb 2020 - 28 Feb 2020)
  • Working Committee for The Kuala Lumpur Engineering Science Fair (Klesf) 2019, , 1-3 November 2019, Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre (Miecc) Jalan Dulang, Mines Resort City, Seri Kembangan, Selangor, (01 Nov 2019 - 03 Nov 2019)
  • Organizing Committee, Karnival Kimia Malaysia (K2m), “Sustainability & Diversity Through Chemistry", 18 July 2019, National Science Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, (18 Jul 2019 - 18 Jul 2019)
  • Committee Member for The Kuala Lumpur Engineering Science Fair (Klesf) 2018, Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre (Miecc) Jalan Dulang, Mines Resort City, Seri Kembangan, Selangor, (02 Nov 2018 - 04 Nov 2018)
  • Exhibition Member for Nano Kebangsaan 2018, Pusat Nanoteknologi Kebangsaan (Nnc), Kementerian Tenaga, Sains,Teknologi, Alam Sekitar dan Perubahan Iklim (Mestecc), Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, (09 Oct 2018 - 11 Oct 2018)
  • Exhibition Member for 7th Asean +3 Junior Science Odyssey (Aptjso 2018), Science & Innovation for Good Health and Societal Wall Being, Universiti Putra Malaysia, (29 Jul 2018 - 04 Aug 2018)
  • Speaker, Introduction of Catalyst and Catalysis, Educational Trip for Industrial Catalysis Course, (27 Nov 2017 - 27 Dec 2017)
  • Committe Member, Karnival Kimia Malaysia (K2m), “Sustainability & Diversity Through Chemistry", 11 Nov 2017, National Science Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, (11 Nov 2017 - 11 Nov 2017)
  • Committee Member for The Kuala Lumpur Engineering Science Fair (Klesf) 2017, Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre (Miecc) Jalan Dulang, Mines Resort City, Seri Kembangan, Selangor, (03 Nov 2017 - 05 Nov 2017)
  • Committee Member, Education Trip to Bukit Tagar Sanitary At 27th September 2017, Environmental and Green Chemistry (Egc) Section, Institut Kimia Malaysia (Ikm), (27 Sep 2017 - 27 Sep 2017)
  • Organizing Committee in Workshop On Re-Invented Cleaving and Scribing for Nanofabrication and Sample Preparation 2017, (27 Apr 2017 - 27 Apr 2017)
  • Organizing Committee in Workshop On Advances in Microwave and Flow Chemistry 2017, (08 Feb 2017 - 08 Feb 2017)
  • Speaker, Technical Course On Nano-Cellulose: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications, Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, (23 Nov 2016 - 24 Nov 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., (04 Nov 2016 - 06 Nov 2016)
  • Exhibition Member in University of Malaya Research Carnival 2015 (Umrc 2015), 8 -10 October 2015, (08 Oct 2015 - 10 Oct 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., (05 Oct 2015 - 07 Oct 2015)
  • Technical Contribution in Workshop "Pelan Hala Tuju Nano Cellulose Di Malaysia" Organized by Direktorat Nanoteknologi Kebangsaan, (17 Sep 2014)
  • Exhibition Member in The Nano-Malaysia 2013 Convention & Expo, 10-12 December 2013, Melaka., (10 Dec 2013 - 12 Dec 2013)
  • Exhibition Member in The University of Malaya Researchers' Conference 13 (Umrc 2013), "Advancing Frontiers Through Research On Grand Challenges" (19-20 November 2013)., (19 Nov 2013 - 20 Nov 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)., (19 Nov 2013 - 20 Nov 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, (12 Nov 2013 - 14 Nov 2013)