Curriculum Vitae

DR. MUHAMMAD FAISAL BIN KHYASUDEEN

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Chemistry
    Faculty of Science
  • mfaisal_90
  • 0379674009

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Muhammad Faisal Khyasudeen is an expert in ultrafast femtosecond laser spectroscopy, with over a decade of experience in the field. He earned his Ph.D. from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, under the mentorship of Prof. Tan Howe Siang at the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS). During his doctoral research, he developed and optimized ultrafast transient absorption and multidimensional optical spectroscopy experiments, focusing on the study of chlorophylls and light-harvesting complexes (LHC) systems. His findings have been published in several respected peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Faisal has strong expertise in ultrafast laser systems, including Ti:Sapphire amplifiers and Non-collinear Optical Parametric Amplifiers (NOPAs) for generating ultrashort laser pulses. Currently, he is a senior lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Malaya (UM), where he also coordinates ultrafast laser research activities in the High Impact Research (HIR) building. He is now venturing into a new research field on multi-resonant thermally activated delayed fluorescence (MR-TADF) compounds using ultrafast spectroscopy techniques.

 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • CHEMICAL SPECTROSCOPY
    Femtosecond laser spectroscopy , transient absorption, fluorescence upconversion and multidimensional spectroscopy

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • Ph.D, (Sains Kimia)
    Nanyang Technological University (Ntu), Singapore
  • BSc, (Chemistry)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Programme Coordinator
    31 May 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 (Department)
  • Task Force Leader
    31 Mar 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Deputy Head
    01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department)
  • Fellow
    01 Jan 2021 - 01 Jan 2021 (Za'Ba Residential College, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs))
  • Panel Mentor-Mentee Program Sarjana Muda Sains (Kimia Gunaan)
    24 Sep 2020 - 24 Sep 2021 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Setiausaha, Jawatankuasa Akreditasi RSC
    24 Sep 2020 - 24 Sep 2021 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Aktiviti Pelajar
    24 Sep 2020 - 24 Sep 2021 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Penyelaras Makmal Fizikal 1
    24 Sep 2020 - 24 Sep 2021 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Keterlihatan (Outreach Team)
    24 Sep 2020 - 24 Sep 2021 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Taskforce Penawaran Kursus Statistik (SIX1004)
    07 Feb 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Jawatankuasa Induk Kurikulum Program Sarjana Kimia
    03 Feb 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Coordinator of HIR Laser Lab
    01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 (University Malaya)
  • Treasurer, Program Khidmat Masyarakat Perdana Fakulti Sains Sempena Ulang Tahun Ke-60
    31 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Jawantankuasa Penyediaan Bahan Untuk Virtual Lab
    03 Aug 2020 - 28 Aug 2020 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Head of Income Generation Task Force
    01 Sep 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • PANEL PENEMUDUGA CALON BACHELOR SCIENCE WITH EDUCATION , MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • PENYELARAS JADUAL WAKTU JABATAN, MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • VISIBILITY TASKFORCE, MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • PENYELARAS MAKMAL, MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • PANEL MENTOR-MENTEE , MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • STUDENT ACTIVITY TASK FORCE, MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • AKREDITASI RSC KIMIA, VICE PRESIDENT
    2020 to 2021 (University)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2022 (University)
  • Indonesian Invention and Innovation Promotion Association (INNOPA) Special Foreign Award (Silver) Title:- "Autonomous Ground Vehicle (AGV) Disinfectant System Using UVC Light Exposure"
    INNOPA and Malaysian Technology Expo (MTE) 2021, 2020 (International)
  • Best Oral Presenter
    Quantum & Nonlinear Optic QNO2018 conference, 2018 (International)
  • Institute Kimia Malaysia Chemistry Medal 2013 for Best Performance in BSc. Hons. Chemistry 2013
    Institute of Kimia Malaysia (IKM), 2013 (National)
  • Gold Medal for Memoir of R.A. Robinson for best performance in Chemistry Honors Examination of University of Malaya 2012/2013
    University of Malaya (UM), 2013 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Natashah, Fadlan Arif; Sabri, Amirul Ashraf Md; Supangat, Azzuliani; Menon, P. Susthitha; Khyasudeen, M. Faisal; Jamil, Nur Akmar; Mustaffa, Siti Nasuha; Pithaih, Vatsala; Ooi, C. H. Raymond (2024). Kretschmann-based plasmonic excitation of 2D organic semiconductor at visible wavelengths, MATERIALS LETTERS. 359. doi:10.1016/j.matlet.2023.135687
  2. Jana, Sanjib; Do, Thanh Nhut; Nowakowski, Pawel J.; Khyasudeen, M. Faisal; Le, Duc Viet; Lim, Ian Jing Yan; Prasad, Sachin; Zhang, Jianjun; Tan, Howe-Siang (2023). Measuring the Ultrafast Correlation Dynamics of a Multilevel System Using the Center Line Slope Analysis in Two-Dimensional Electronic Spectroscopy, JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY B. . doi:10.1021/acs.jpcb.3c02521
  3. Ibrahim, A. R., Khyasudeen, M. F., Husband, J., Alauddin, S. M., Aripin, N. F. K., Velayutham, T. S., . . . Abou-Zied, O. K. (2021). p-Methoxy Azobenzene Terpolymer as a Promising Energy-Storage Liquid Crystal System. Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 125(41), 22472-22482. doi: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.1c07081
  4. Ismail, A. H., Khyasudeen, M. F., Husband, J., Ibrahim, A. R., Baqi, Y., & Abou-Zied, O. K. (2020). Steady-state spectroscopy and ultrafast dynamics of flavylium derivatives in the red spectral region. Journal of Luminescence, 223, 8. doi: 10.1016/j.jlumin.2020.117261
  5. Akhtar, P., Do, T. N., Nowakowski, P. J., Huerta-Viga, A., Khyasudeen, M. F., Lambrev, P. H., Tan, H. S. (2019). Temperature Dependence of the Energy Transfer in LHCII Studied by Two-Dimensional Electronic Spectroscopy. Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 123(31), 6765-6775. doi:10.1021/acs.jpcb.9b05421
  6. Do, T. N., Huerta-Viga, A., Akhtar, P., Nguyen, H. L., Nowakowski, P. J., Khyasudeen, M. F., . . . Tan, H. S. (2019). Revealing the excitation energy transfer network of Light-Harvesting Complex II by a phenomenological analysis of two-dimensional electronic spectra at 77 K. Journal of Chemical Physics, 151(20), 12. doi: 10.1063/1.5125744
  7. Do, T. N., Khyasudeen, M. F., Nowakowski, P. J., Zhang, Z. Y., Tan, H. S. (2019). Measuring Ultrafast Spectral Diffusion and Correlation Dynamics by Two-Dimensional Electronic Spectroscopy. Chemistry-an Asian Journal, 14(22), 3992-4000. doi:10.1002/asia.201900994
  8. Khyasudeen, M. F., Nowakowski, P. J., Tan, H. S. (2019). Measuring the Ultrafast Correlation Dynamics between the Q(x) and Q(y) Bands in Chlorophyll Molecules. Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 123(6), 1359-1364. doi:10.1021/acs.jpcb.9b00099
  9. Khyasudeen, M. F., Nowakowski, P. J., Nguyen, H. L., Sim, J. H. N., Do, T. N., Tan, H. S. (2019). Studying the spectral diffusion dynamics of chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b using two-dimensional electronic spectroscopy. Chemical Physics, 527, 7. doi:10.1016/j.chemphys.2019.110480
  10. Zahid, N. I., Ji, L., Khyasudeen, M. F., Friedrich, A., Hashim, R., Marder, T. B., Abou-Zied, O. K. (2019). Evidence of Increased Hydrophobicity and Dynamics inside the Tail Region of Glycolipid Self-Assemblies Using 2-n-Alkyl-Pyrene Derivatives to Probe Different Locations. Langmuir, 35(29), 9584-9592. doi:10.1021/acs.langmuir.9b01767
  11. Nowakowski, PJ; Khyasudeen, MF; Tan, HS (2018). The effect of laser pulse bandwidth on the measurement of the frequency fluctuation correlation functions in 2D electronic spectroscopy, CHEMICAL PHYSICS. 515, 214-220
  12. Abou-Zied, O. K., Zahid, N. I., Khyasudeen, M. F., Giera, D. S., Thimm, J. C., Hashim, R. (2015). Detecting local heterogeneity and ionization ability in the head group region of different lipidic phases using modified fluorescent probes, Scientific Reports. 5, 9
Others
  1. Ng, S. M., Wu, X., Khyasudeen, M. F., Nowakowski, P. J., Tan, H.-S., Xing, B., & Yeow, E. K. L. (2018). Vancomycin Determination by Disrupting Electron-Transfer in a Fluorescence Turn-On Squaraine Anthraquinone Triad. ACS Sensors, 3(6), 1156 1163. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssensors.8b00188 (ISI-Q1, IF= 6.94)
Article in Proceeding
  1. Do, T. N., Huerta-Viga, A., Zhang, C., Akhtar, P., Nowakowski, P. J., Khyasudeen, M. F. bin, Tan, H.-S. (2019). Excitation energy transfer and equilibration process in LHCII studied by multidimensional electronic spectroscopy. EPJ Web of Conferences, 205, 09038. https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/201920509038

RESEARCH PROJECT

International
  1. 2023 - 2023, Horizon 2020 Programme, Marie Sk odowska-Curie Re- search and Innovation Staff
    Heavy Metal Free Emitters for New Generation Light Sources, Kaunas University of Technology ( Co-Researcher)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Measuring the Dexter Energy Transfer and Hot-exciton Dynamics in TADF Compounds using Ultrafast Spectroscopy, 12th Asian Conference on Ultrafast Phenomena (ACUP2023), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (International) (04 Jan 2023 - 06 Jan 2023)
  2. "Steady-State Spectroscopy and Ultrafast Dynamics of Flavylium Derivatives in the Red and Near-Infrared Spectral Region", 7th Asian Spectroscopy Conference (ASC 2020), Singapore (Online), http://event.ntu.edu.sg/asc2020/speakers/Pages/default.aspx, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore (International) (08 Dec 2020 - 11 Dec 2020)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Measuring the Ultrafast Correlation Dynamics between the Qx and Qy Bands in Chlorophyll Molecules, Quantum and Nonlinear Optic 2019 QNO2019, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Quantum & Laser Science, High Impact Research (HIR) (International) (22 Jul 2019 - 26 Jul 2019)
  2. Spectral Diffusion of Chlorophyll a and Chlorophyll b using ultrafast two-dimensional electronic spectroscopy, Quantum & Nonlinear Optic QNO2018, Sunway Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia , Quantum & Laser Science, High Impact Research (HIR) (International) (02 Feb 2018 - 05 Feb 2018)
  3. Spectral Diffusion of Chlorophyll a and Chlorophyll b using ultrafast two-dimensional electronic spectroscopy, The 6th Asian Spectroscopy Conference, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu,Taiwan, ASC  (International) (03 Sep 2017 - 06 Sep 2017)
  4. Spectral Diffusion of Chlorophyll a and Chlorophyll b using ultrafast two-dimensional electronic spectroscopy, 9th Asean & Oceanic Photochemistry Conference Singapore (APC), Nanyang Technological University, NTU, Singapore, The Asian and Oceanian Photochemistry Association (International) (04 Dec 2016 - 08 Dec 2016)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. "Measuring the Ultrafast Correlation Dynamics between the Qx and Qy Bands in Chlorophyll Molecules", International Conference on Frontiers in Molecular Sciences 2020, Institut Teknologi Bandung, ITB Indonesia, Institut Teknologi Bandung, ITB (International) (03 Mar 2020 - 04 Mar 2020)
  2. Ultrafast processes in Photosystem I using pump-probe and two-dimensional electronic spectroscopy, 4th International Workshop on Solar Energy for Sustainability "Photosynthesis and Bioenergetic" Nanyang Technological University, NTU Singapore, NTU Singapore  (International) (21 Mar 2016 - 24 Mar 2016)
  3. Ultrafast Energy Transfer and Quantum Coherences in Biological Light Harvesting Photosystems using Spatial Light Modulator (SLM) based 2D Electronic Spectroscopy, Workshop on Quantum Effect in Biological Systems, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore, NTU singapore (International) (02 Dec 2014 - 05 Dec 2014)
PRESENTER
  1. Spectral Diffusion of Chlorophyll a and Chlorophyll b using ultrafast two-dimensional electronic spectroscopy, Symposium Nanyang-Groningen University of Groningen, Netherland , University of Groningen, Netherland  (International) (20 Apr 2017 - 24 Apr 2017)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2022) Doctoral Thesis Examination - Nadia Nabihah Binti Mohd Yusof Chan (Sva180068 / 17193459/3), University, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2022) Panel Untuk Sesi Confirmation Candidature Defence: Yean Leng Loke (S2035520/1), University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2022) Panel Untuk Sesi Proposal Defence: Jiana Wu (S2123773/1), University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2022) Panel Untuk Sesi Candidature Defence: Ummu Umaimah Binti Mohd Nordin (S2005199/1), University, (Reviewer)
  5. (2021) Nadia-Nabihah - Synthesis of Coumarin and Dapoxyl Derivatives for Multi-Band Emission Thin Films, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  6. (2021) Stimuli Responsive Double-Stealth Pre-Targeting Strategy to Improve Targeted Anticancer Nano-Drug Delivery to Deep Tumour Tissues: Mechanism and Pharmacology, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  7. (2020) NANOCELLULOSE BASED NANOCOMPOSITES: SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND APPLICATION IN AMPEROMETRIC DETECTION AT ELECTROACTIVE ANTICANCER DRUGS (SHAMIMA AKHTER) , (Chairperson)
  8. (2020) DIMERISATION OF DONOR AND ACCEPTOR AS A POTENTIAL THERMALLY-ACTIVATED DELAYED FLUORESCENCE EMITTER (SITI AISYAH SYAERAH MUSTAPA ), (Examiner)
  9. (2020) SYNTHESIS OF COUMARIN AND DAPOXYL DERIVATIVES FOR MULTI-BAND EMISSION THIN FILM (NADIA NABIHAH BINTI MOHD YUSOF CHAN), (Examiner)
  10. (2020) Examiner, Surface properties evaluation of red blood cell membrane with drug (Assiela Aiman Binti Kukhman) , (Examiner)
  11. (2019) Examiner, Synthesis of Coumarin and Dapoxyl Derivatives for Multi-Band Emission Thin Films (NADIA NABIHAH BINTI MOHD YUSOF CHAN) , (Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2021) Webinar On Advanced Analytical Services, National, (Resource Person)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2019) Properties of Fluorophore in Biologically Relevant phases using Computational approach, Razil Bin Tahir
Master
  1. (2019) Investigation Of Liquid Crystal Block Copolymer Effect On Proton Transport Phenomena Of Low Temperature Fuel Cell, Nur Afiqah binti Mohd Iskandar (M0100401)
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2023) NANOSECOND LASER ABLATION GREEN SYNTHESIS OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES DECORATED REDUCED GRAPHENE OXIDE COMPOSITE
  2. (2023) Industrial Training, Zahratul Azma binti Al Malik
  3. (2021) TOTAL ASH CONTENT OF ACTIVATED CARBON FOR TEST METHOD DEVELOPMENT
  4. (2021) Steady State Spectroscopy of Flavylium Derivatives in Polar and Non-Polar Solvent
  5. (2021) Spectroscopy Measurement of cis-trans Photoisomerzation of Azobenzene Molecules
  6. (2021) Characterization of Oil Palm Biomass Fiber Submitted to Ferric Chloride Pretreatment

TEACHING

Bachelor
  1. (2023) SIC3013 - Advanced Molecular Spectroscopy
  2. (2023) SIC1005 - Basic Mathematics for Chemistry
  3. (2023) SIC1012 - Laboratory Skills
  4. (2023) SIC1010 - Mathematics in Chemistry
  5. (2023) SIC2006 - Molecular Spectroscopy
  6. (2023) SIC2023 - Molecular Spectroscopy
  7. (2023) SIC2021 - Practical of Physical Chemistry Ii
  8. (2023) SIC1011 - Safety and Basic Laboratory Techniques
  9. (2022) SIC3013 - Advanced Molecular Spectroscopy
  10. (2022) SIX1002 - Ethics and Safety
  11. (2022) SIC1010 - Mathematics in Chemistry
  12. (2022) SIC2006 - Molecular Spectroscopy
  13. (2022) SIC2003 - Physical Chemistry Ii
  14. (2022) SIC1011 - Safety and Basic Laboratory Techniques
  15. (2021) SIC3013 - Advanced Molecular Spectroscopy
  16. (2021) SIC1005 - Basic Mathematics for Chemistry
  17. (2021) SIX1002 - Ethics and Safety
  18. (2021) SIC1010 - Mathematics in Chemistry
  19. (2021) SIC2006 - Molecular Spectroscopy
  20. (2021) SIC1004 - Physical Chemistry I
  21. (2021) SIC1001 - Pinciple of Chemistry
  22. (2021) SIC1011 - Safety and Basic Laboratory Techniques
  23. (2020) SIC1004 - Physical Chemistry I
  24. (2020) SIC2006 - Molecular Spectroscopy
  25. (2020) SIC2006 - Molecular Spectroscopy
  26. (2020) SIC3013 - Advanced Molecular Spectroscopy
  27. (2019) SIC1005 - Basic Mathematics for Chemistry
  28. (2019) SIC2006 - Molecular Spectroscopy

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Program Outreach Jabatan Kimia Bersama Anak-Anak Yatim dan Saudara Baru An Najjah, (13 Nov 2022 - 13 Nov 2022) (University)
  • International Chemistry Olympiad Training Team (Icho), (31 May 2022 - 31 Dec 2022) (National)
  • Commitee, Program Jalinan Kimia, UM Cares, (01 Oct 2020 - 30 Sep 2021)
  • Assembled Faceshield and Intubation Box for Frontliners and Covid Patient in Ppum, (01 Apr 2020 - 01 Apr 2020)