Dr. Mohd Zieauddin Kufian (M.Z.Kufian) is a materials scientist specializing in polymer electrolytes and electrode materials for energy storage devices. His research focuses on advanced technologies such as lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), lithium-air batteries, dual-carbon batteries, and electrochemical double-layer capacitors (EDLCs).

He possesses extensive expertise in the laboratory-scale manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries. He has further honed his skills through specialized training, including a battery technology program with EL-Cell GmbH in Hamburg, Germany and Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) under supervision Prof. Dr. MATSUMI Noriyoshi.

Aligned with the University of Malaya’s strategic focus on leveraging research to generate financial resources, he established a Battery Testing Measurement Laboratory at Centre for Ionics Universiti Malaya (C.I.U.M).

In 2022, he was appointed as a Visiting Professor at the Namangan Institute of Engineering and Technology in Uzbekistan. Apart from that, he has been recognized with numerous awards, including multiple gold medals at the Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) and various international innovation exhibitions, underscoring his contributions to sustainable energy and innovative battery materials. In addition to his research, he plays an active role in organizing major scientific events, such as the International Conference on Functional Materials and Devices (ICFMD).

Through his research, leadership, and collaborative efforts, he continues to advance energy storage technologies, driving progress in sustainable and renewable energy solutions.