Curriculum Vitae

DR. NOR MAS MIRA ABD RAHMAN

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Chemistry
    Faculty of Science
  • nmmira
  • +603-79677022

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • BIOPOLYMERS
    Applied Science And Technology, Material Sciences And Technology Including Engineering Materials, Polymer And Polymeric Materials
  • BIO-COMPOSITES
    Applied Science And Technology, Material Sciences And Technology Including Engineering Materials, Composite Materials
  • CELLULOSIC AND FIBRE TECHNOLOGY (INCLUDING NANO CELLULOSIC MATERIALS)
    Applied Science And Technology, Forest And Wood Technology, Forestry Technology

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • Doctoral Degree (PhD), (Physical Chemistry)
    Universiti Malaya (um)
  • SARJANA MUDA SAINS (KIMIA), (Chemistry)
    Universiti Malaya (um)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Penasihat Akademik Fakulti Sains (Sarjana Muda Sains dengan Pendidikan Sesi 2022/23)
    01 Oct 2022 - 31 Jul 2026 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • AJK Penyemakan Semula Kurikulum Jabatan Kimia
    29 Oct 2013 - present (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • PELANTIKAN SEBAGAI KETUA AHLI JAWATANKUASA TASKFORCE UNIVERSITY BENCHMARKING BAGI SEMAKAN KURIKULUM (CR) PROGRAM IJAZAH DASAR TAHUN 2025
    01 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 (University Malaya)
  • PELANTIKAN SEBAGAI AHLI JAWATANKUASA TASKFORCE SEMAKAN KURIKULUM (CR) PROGRAM IJAZAH DASAR TAHUN 2025
    01 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 (University Malaya)
  • PELANTIKAN SEBAGAI AHLI JAWATANKUASA TASKFORCE BSC STANDARD BAGI SEMAKAN KURIKULUM (CR) PROGRAM IJAZAH DASAR TAHUN 2025
    01 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 (University Malaya)
  • PELANTIKAN PENYELARAS PROGRAM SARJANA MUDA SAINS KIMIA / KIMIA GUNAAN SESI AKADEMIK 2024/2025
    01 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Panel Penasihat Akademik Fakulti Sains (Sarjana Muda Sains Kimia) Sesi 2024/25
    13 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Task Force Member
    01 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • PELANTIKAN PENYELARAS PROGRAM SARJANA MUDA SAINS KIMIA / KIMIA GUNAAN SESI AKADEMIK 2024/2025
    01 Jan 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 (University Malaya)
  • PELANTIKAN PENYELARAS PROGRAM SARJANA MUDA SAINS KIMIA / KIMIA GUNAAN BERMULA SEMESTER II, SESI AKADEMIK 2022/2023 SEHINGGA SESI AKADEMIK 2024/2025
    01 Mar 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 (Department)
  • Penasihat Akademik Fakulti Sains (Sarjana Muda Sains Kimia Sesi 2021/22)
    01 Oct 2021 - 28 Feb 2025 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • TASKFORCE LAWATAN PENILAI LUAR PROGRAM (PLP) BAGI PROGRAM SARJANA MUDA SAINS KIMIA BAGI SESI 2024/2025
    19 Feb 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA RAYUAN FAKULTI SAINS SESI AKADEMIK 2023/2024
    01 Oct 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 (Faculty)
  • Penasihat Akademik Fakulti Sains (Sarjana Muda Sains Kimia Sesi 2020/21)
    01 Oct 2020 - 29 Feb 2024 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • SPEAKER AND FACILITATOR FOR POLYMER WORKSHOP
    14 Aug 2023 - 17 Aug 2023 (Department)
  • Penasihat Akademik Fakulti Sains (Sarjana Muda Sains Kimia Sesi 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22)
    01 Jan 2017 - 30 Sep 2022 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Upskilling Program
    01 Jun 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Penyediaan Dokumen Akreditasi RSC 2020/21
    01 Oct 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Penyelaras Makmal Polimer Tahap 2 dan 3
    01 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • AJK Tapisan (Pelantikan) Calon Staf Akademik Jabatan Kimia
    01 Aug 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • AJK Penyediaan bahan Virtual Lab
    03 Aug 2020 - 28 Oct 2020 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Jadual Waktu Kuliah dan Peperiksaan
    14 Oct 2016 - 31 Aug 2020 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • PENYELIDIKAN DAN PEMBANGUNAN (R&D) Task Force, Session 2015/2016 - 2020/2021, Department Of Chemistry, Faculty Of Science
    01 Sep 2015 - 31 Aug 2020 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • JK ISO
    12 Dec 2013 - 01 Sep 2018 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • ISO Committee, Session 2015/2016, Department Of Chemistry, Faculty Of Science
    01 Sep 2015 - 31 Aug 2018 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Penyediaan Dokumen PSAR
    23 Nov 2016 - 16 Dec 2016 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • AJK Hari Kimia - Program Interaksi Bersama Pelajar Sekolah (Anjuran bersama Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, Jabatan Pendidikan Wilayah dan Universiti Malaya)
    19 Oct 2013 - 20 Oct 2013 (National)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • APPOINTED REVIEWER FOR JURNAL BIO-GEO MATERIAL DAN ENERGI (INDEXED BY DIMENSION, DOI CROSSREF, GOOGLE SCHOLAR, GARUDA, ROAD), MEMBER
    Since 2024 (International)
  • THE RESEARCH PUBLICATION (ASIAN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY (AJSAT) (UGC APPROVED JOURNAL)), EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER
    Since 2020 (International)
  • PANEL TEMUDUGA BIASISWA MYBRAIN, KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN MALAYSIA, EXAMINER
    Since 2019 (National)
  • INSTITUTE OF MATERIALS, MALAYSIA, COMMITTEE MEMBERS
    2020 to 2023 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTRY, ASSOCIATE MEMBER
    2019 to 2019 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTRY, ASSOCIATE MEMBER
    2018 to 2018 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTRY, ASSOCIATE MEMBER
    2015 to 2016 (University)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Silver Medal in 5th Innovation Bank Challenge 2025 (ibc 2025)
    2025, UNIVERSITI SAINS ISLAM MALAYSIA,  (International)
  • Bronze Award in Inovative Research Exhibition 2024 (irex 2024)
    2024, UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA,  (International)
  • Silver Award in The Inovative Research Exhibition 2024 (irex 2024)
    2024, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia,  (International)
  • Virtual Innovation Competition
    2022, Universiti Teknologi Mara,  (National)
  • Excellence Service Award
    2021, Universiti Malaya
  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2020, Universiti Malaya
  • Certified Patent Drafter
    2017, The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO),  (National)
  • Anugerah Khas Kakitangan Akademik Yang Kehadiran Lengkap 2016
    2017, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA,  (Department)
  • UM Excellence Award
    2014, Universiti Malaya
  • UM Excellence Awards 2013, Reward for UM Staff - Phd Graduates Academic Session 2014/2015 (4 Years or Less)
    2014, University of Malaya,  (University)
  • UM Excellence Award 2013 for Outstanding Achievement in The Category of Phd Completion Period More Than 3 Years But Less Than 4 Years
    2013, University of Malaya,  (University)
  • Skim Latihan Akademik Bumiputera(slab
    2009, University of Malaya,  (Government)
  • Dean List
    2007, University of Malaya,  (University)
  • Dean List
    2006, University of Malaya,  (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Abd Rahman, Nor Mas Mira; Olivito, Fabrizio; Selvam, Thivya; Wan-Mohtar, Wan Abd Al Qadr Imad; Procopio, Antonio; Oza, Goldie; Nardi, Monica (2026). Emerging cellulose applications in the era of ecological transition, RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS. 226. doi:10.1016/j.rser.2025.116317
  2. Abd Rahman, Nor Mas Mira; Olivito, Fabrizio; Selvam, Thivya; Wan-Mohtar, Wan Abd Al Qadr Imad; Oza, Goldie; Nardi, Monica (2025). One-step conversion of hemicellulosic pentoses into furfural via iron(iii) sulfate-catalyzed distillation, REACTION CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING. . doi:10.1039/d5re00371g
  3. Nasaruddin, Nur Husnina; Ahmad, Shahrul Nizam; Tajuddin, Amalina Mohd; Indriyani, Nova Pratiwi; Sakti, Aditya Wibawa; Permana, Yessi; Rahman, Nor Mas Mira Abd; Yusof, Nor Saadah Mohd; Bahron, Hadariah (2025). Synthesis, structural characterization, and catalytic performance of Pd(II) complexes with fluorine- and methyl-substituted Schiff bases: Experimental and theoretical insights, INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS. 176. doi:10.1016/j.inoche.2025.114186
  4. Saupi, Fatimah Azzahra Che; Yusof, Nor Saadah Mohd; Rajagopal, Vetrimurugan; Abd Rahman, Nor Mas Mira (2025). Comparative analysis of nanocellulose extraction from Cocos nucifera shell by ultrasonication versus acid hydrolysis for methylene blue dye removal, IRANIAN POLYMER JOURNAL. . doi:10.1007/s13726-025-01462-6
  5. Selvam, Thivya; Abidin, Siti Zafirah Zainal; Abd Rahman, Nor Mas Mira (2025). Transforming biomass into batteries: harnessing cellulose and nanocellulose for a sustainable energy storage future, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH. . doi:10.1515/ijmr-2024-0111
  6. Selvam, Thivya; Rahman, Nor Mas Mira Abd; Olivito, Fabrizio; Ilham, Zul; Ahmad, Rahayu; Wan-Mohtar, Wan Abd Al Qadr Imad (2025). Agricultural Waste-Derived Biopolymers for Sustainable Food Packaging: Challenges and Future Prospects, POLYMERS. 17(14). doi:10.3390/polym17141897
  7. Mohan, Pavitra; Yusof, Nor Saadah Mohd; Thomas, Sabu; Abd Rahman, Nor Mas Mira (2024). Ultrasound-Alkali-Assisted Isolation of Cellulose from Coconut Shells, BIORESOURCES. 19(4), 7870-7885. doi:10.15376/biores.19.4.7870-7885
  8. Sajad, Samreen; Allam, Bharat Kumar; Banerjee, Sushmita; Yahya, M. Z. A.; Abd Rahman, Nor Mas Mira; Singh, Pramod Kumar (2024). Cutting-Edge Strategies and Advancements for Combating Synthetic Polymer Pollution in Various Environmental Samples: A Review, CHEMISTRYSELECT. 9(44). doi:10.1002/slct.202402408
  9. Abdullah, Che Ibrahim; Abd Rahman, Nor Mas Mira; Hassan, Aziz (2023). A pre-mold study of alkaline-silane treated EFB-PP composites based on thermal and rheological analysis, JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE. . doi:10.1002/app.54489
  10. Azhar, Natasya Nabilla Hairon; Cheng, Acga; Lee, Siang Yin; Rahman, Nor Mas Mira; Ang, Desmond Teck-Chye (2023). Development of natural rubber with enhanced oxidative degradability, POLYMER BULLETIN. . doi:10.1007/s00289-022-04240-z
  11. Zubairi, Hanis Nurafiqah; Salleh, Noordini M.; Abd Rahman, Nor Mas Mira (2023). Effect of Alkali Treatment and Fibre Composition on the Performance of Pineapple Leaf Fibre-Polyvinyl Alcohol Composites (Kesan Rawatan Alkali dan Komposisi Serat terhadap Prestasi Komposit Alkohol Serat-Polivinil Daun Nanas), SAINS MALAYSIANA. 52(5), 1435-1451. doi:10.17576/jsm-2023-5205-09
  12. Mohammed, Mohammed Alhaji; Basirun, Wan Jeffrey; Abd Rahman, N. M. Mira; Shalauddin, Md; Salleh, Noordini M. (2022). The Effect of Acid Hydrolysis Parameters on the Properties of Nanocellulose Extracted from Almond Shells, JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS. . doi:10.1080/15440478.2022.2116518
  13. Mohammed, Mohammed Alhaji; Basirun, Wan Jeffrey; Abd Rahman, Nor Mas Mira; Mohamad Salleh, Noordini (2022). The Effect of Particle Size of Almond Shell Powders, Temperature and Time on the Extraction of Cellulose, JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS. . doi:10.1080/15440478.2021.1881689
  14. Nasaruddin, Nur Husnina; Ahmad, Shahrul Nizam; Sirat, Siti Syaida; Tan, Kong Wai; Zakaria, Nurul Aili; Nazam, Siti Sarra Mohamad; Rahman, Nor Mas Mira Abd; Yusof, Nor Saadah Mohd; Bahron, Hadariah (2022). Synthesis, Structural Characterization, Hirshfeld Surface Analysis, and Antibacterial Study of Pd(II) and Ni(II) Schiff Base Complexes Derived from Aliphatic Diamine, ACS OMEGA. 7(47), 42809-42818. doi:10.1021/acsomega.2c04688
  15. Shalauddin, Md.; Akhter, Shamima; Basirun, Wan Jeffrey; Akhtaruzzaman, Md.; Mohammed, Mohammed Alhaji; Rahman, Nor Mas Mira Abd; Salleh, Noordini Mohamad (2022). Bio-synthesized copper nanoparticle decorated multiwall carbon nanotube-nanocellulose nanocomposite: An electrochemical sensor for the simultaneous detection of acetaminophen and diclofenac sodium, SURFACES AND INTERFACES. 34. doi:10.1016/j.surfin.2022.102385
  16. Lafia-Araga, R. A., Hassan, A., Yahya, R., Abd Rahman, N., Salleh, F. M., & Adebayo, G. O. (2021). Effects of wood flour content and heat treatment on the dynamic mechanical and impact properties of LDPE/red balau (Shorea Dipterocarpaceae) composites. Polymer Bulletin, 78(9), 5181-5203. doi: 10.1007/s00289-020-03373-3
  17. Sardon, S. N. F., Rahman, N., Karim, M. R., Zahid, N. I., & Salleh, N. M. (2021). Effects of lateral methyl and terminal substituents on thermal, mesomorphic and optical properties of azo-ester mesogens. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1225, 13. doi: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2020.129112
  18. Nordin, Nur Afifah; Abd Rahman, Nor Mas Mira; Hassan, Aziz (2020). Conditioning effect on the mechanical and thermal properties of heat-treated oil palm empty fruit bunch/high-density polyethylene composite, HIGH PERFORMANCE POLYMERS. 32(2), 158-167. doi:10.1177/0954008319893418
  19. Abdullah, Che Ibrahim; Azzahari, Ahmad Danial; Abd Rahman, Nor Mas Mira; Hassan, Aziz; Yahya, Rosiyah (2019). Optimizing Treatment of Oil Palm-Empty Fruit Bunch (OP-EFB) Fiber: Chemical, Thermal and Physical Properties of Alkalized Fibers, FIBERS AND POLYMERS. 20(3), 527-537. doi:10.1007/s12221-019-8492-0
  20. Adebayo, Ganiyat Olusola; Hassan, Aziz; Yahya, Rosiyah; Abd Rahman, Normasmira; Lafia-Araga, Ruth (2019). Influence of wood surface chemistry on the tensile and flexural properties of heat-treated mangrove/high-density polyethylene composites, POLYMER BULLETIN. 76(12), 6467-6486. doi:10.1007/s00289-019-02731-0
  21. Dzulkharnien, N. S. F., Karim, M. R., Zahid, N. I., Rahman, N., Abdullah, I., Salleh, N. M. (2019). Optical Properties of Azo-Benzothiazole Side Chain Liquid Crystalline Polymers: Effect of Solvents, Substituents and Temperatures. Journal of Fluorescence, 29(4), 1049-1056. doi: 10.1007/s10895-019-02418-9
  22. Lafia-Araga, Ruth A.; Hassan, Aziz; Yahya, R.; Abd Rahman, N.; Salleh, Fauzani Md (2019). Water absorption behavior of heat-treated and untreated red balau saw dust/LDPE composites: Its kinetics and effects on mechanical properties, JOURNAL OF THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE MATERIALS. 32(10), 1408-1426. doi:10.1177/0892705718799823
  23. Nordin, Nur Afifah; Abd Rahman, Nor Mas Mira; Hassan, Aziz (2019). Thermal and mechanical properties of injection moulded heat-treated oil palm empty fruit bunch fibre-reinforced high-density polyethylene composites, PLASTICS RUBBER AND COMPOSITES. . doi:10.1080/14658011.2019.1641669
  24. Abd Rahman, N., Hassan, A., Heidarian, J. (2018). Effect of compatibiliser on the properties of polypropylene/glass fibre/nanoclay composites. Polimeros-Ciencia E Tecnologia, 28(2), 103-111. doi:10.1590/0104-1428.2357
  25. Hassan, A., Isa, M. R. M., Ishak, Z. A. M., Ishak, N. A., Rahman, N. A., Salleh, F. M. (2018). Characterization of sodium hydroxide-treated kenaf fibres for biodegradable composite application. High Performance Polymers, 30(8), 890-899. doi:10.1177/0954008318784997
  26. Heidarian, Javad; Hassan, Aziz; Rahman, Nor Mas Mira Abd (2015). Improving the thermal properties of fluoroelastomer (Viton GF-600S) using acidic surface modified carbon nanotube, POLIMEROS-CIENCIA E TECNOLOGIA. 25(4), 392-401. doi:10.1590/0104-1428.2044
  27. Rahman, N. A., Hassan, A., Yahya, R., Lafia-Araga, R. A. (2013). Glass Fiber and Nanoclay Reinforced Polypropylene Composites: Morphological, Thermal and Mechanical Properties, Sains Malaysiana. 42(4), 537-546
  28. Rahman, N. A., Hassan, A., Yahya, R., Lafia-Araga, R. A. (2013). Impact Properties of Glass-fiber/Polypropylene Composites: The Influence of Fiber Loading, Specimen Geometry and Test Temperature, Fibers and Polymers. 14(11), 1877-1885
  29. Abd Rahman, Normasmira; Hassan, Aziz; Yahya, Rosiyah; Lafia-Araga, R. A.; Hornsby, Peter R. (2012). Micro-structural, thermal, and mechanical properties of injection-molded glass fiber/nanoclay/polypropylene composites, JOURNAL OF REINFORCED PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES. 31(4), 269-281. doi:10.1177/0731684411435727
  30. Hassan, Aziz; Rahman, Normasmira A.; Yahya, Rosiyah (2012). Moisture Absorption Effect on Thermal, Dynamic Mechanical and Mechanical Properties of Injection-Molded Short Glass-Fiber/Polyamide 6,6 Composites, FIBERS AND POLYMERS. 13(7), 899-906. doi:10.1007/s12221-012-0899-9
  31. Lafia-Araga, Ruth A.; Hassan, Aziz; Yahya, R.; Rahman, Normasmira A.; Hornsby, Peter R.; Heidarian, J. (2012). Thermal and mechanical properties of treated and untreated Red Balau (Shorea dipterocarpaceae)/LDPE composites, JOURNAL OF REINFORCED PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES. 31(4), 215-224. doi:10.1177/0731684411433913
  32. Rahman, Normasmira A.; Hassan, Aziz; Yahya, R.; Lafia-Araga, R. A.; Hornsby, P. R. (2012). Polypropylene/glass fiber/nanoclay hybrid composites: morphological, thermal, dynamic mechanical and impact behaviors, JOURNAL OF REINFORCED PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES. 31(18), 1247-1257. doi:10.1177/0731684412456445
  33. Hassan, Aziz; Abd Rahman, Normasmira; Yahya, Rosiyah (2011). Extrusion and injection-molding of glass fiber/MAPP/polypropylene: effect of coupling agent on DSC, DMA, and mechanical properties, JOURNAL OF REINFORCED PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES. 30(14), 1223-1232. doi:10.1177/0731684411417916
Scopus
  1. Singh P., Sachdeva A., Singh S., Yahya M.Z.A., Rahman N.M.M.A., Pal R. (2025). Nanoscale NMOS Device Model Analysis and its Characteristics, Macromolecular Symposia. 414(1). doi:10.1002/masy.202400191
Chapter in Books
  1. Mohammed Alhaji Mohammed, Wan Jeffrey Basirun, Nor Mas Mira Abd Rahman, Noordini Mohamad Salleh, Chapter 13 - Electrochemical applications of nanocellulose, Editor(s): Sabu Thomas, Yasir Beeran Pottathara, In Micro and Nano Technologies, Nanocellulose Based Composites for Electronics, Elsevier, 2021, Pages 313-335, ISBN 9780128223505, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-822350-5.00013-8.
Article in Proceeding
  1. Aziz Hassan, Normasmira A. Rahman, Rosiyah Yahya, Extrusion and injection-molding of glass- fiber/MAPP/polypropylene: Effect of coupling agent on DSC, DMA and mechanical properties, Proceeding of The Asian International Conference on Materials, Minerals and Polymer 2012 (MAMIP 2012), Penang, Malaysia, 22-23 March 2012
  2. Normasmira A Rahman, Aziz Hassan, Rosiyah Yahya, RA Lafia-Araga, Glass fiber and nanoclay reinforced polypropylene composites: A study of the morphological, thermal and dynamic mechanical behaviors, Proceeding of The Asian International Conference on Materials, Minerals and Polymer 2012 (MAMIP 2012), Penang, Malaysia, 23-43 March 2012
  3. RA Lafia-Araga, Aziz Hassan, R Yahya, Normasmira A. Rahman, Effects of MAPE content on the mechanical properties of Red Balau (Shorea Dipterocarpaceae)/LDPE composites, Proceeding of The Asian International Conference on Materials, Minerals and Polymer 2012 (MAMIP 2012), Penang, Malaysia, 23-24 March 2012
  4. Aziz Hassan, MS Noordini, R Yahya, Normasmira A. Rahman, Conditioning effect on thermal and impact properties of injection moulded glass fibre/polyamide 6,6 composites, Proceeding of The 12th International Conference in QiR (Quality In Research), Bali, Indonesia, 04-07 July 2011
  5. Normasmira A. Rahman, Aziz Hassan, Rosiyah Yahya, Processing, micro-structural, thermal and mechanical properties of glass fiber/nanoclay/polypropylene composites, Proceeding of Malaysia Polymer International Conference 2011 (MPIC 2011), Putrajaya, 18 20 October 2011
  6. Aziz Hassan, Nor Mas Mira Abd. Rahman, Rosiyah Yahya, Water Plasticisation Effects on Thermal and Tensile Properties of Glass Fiber/Polyamide 6,6 Composites, Seminar Kebangsaan Aplikasi Sains dan Matematik 2010, Buku Prosiding, Jilid 1, Fizik, Kimia dan Biologi, Muka surat 137-144

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Sustainable Polymer & Composite Materials (Design, synthesis and characterization of polymer systems and composites with tailored properties.)
  • Biomass-Derived & Circular Materials Development (Extraction and conversion of biomass into sustainable biopolymers and value-added functional materials.)
  • Functional Materials for Advanced Applications (Development of functional materials for energy, environmental and biomedical uses.)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2025 - 2028, UNIVERSITI MALAYA RESEARCH EXCELLENCE GRANT (UMREG)
    Circular Economy Approaches in Solar Cell Materials: PET-Based Plasticizers for DSSC Electrolytes ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2024 - 2027, UNIVERSITI MALAYA RESEARCH EXCELLENCE GRANT (UMREG)
    Development of Sustainable Iron Oxide Magnetic Nanocellulose Adsorbent from Spent Coffee Grounds (SCGs) for Efficient Removal of Heavy Metals in Aqueous Solutions ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2025 - 2027, UM MATCHING GRANT ? INTERNATIONAL
    Development Of Cellulose-based Films Incorporating Bioactive Metabolites From Zingiberaceae For Anti-acne Applications ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2022 - 2026, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Investigation On Sonofragmentation Of Polysaccharide Linkages In Lignocellulosic Chain For Nanocrystalline Cellulose (ncc) Synthesis ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  5. 2023 - 2026, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)
    Transforming Poultry Feather Waste Into Compostable Bioplastic: A Step Towards Circular Economy ( Co-Researcher)
  6. 2023 - 2026, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Stability, Trigger-release And Halal Study Of Pandan-lysozyme And Pandan-chitosan Encapsulates For Innovative Nutraceutical And Food Products ( Co-Researcher)
  7. 2021 - 2025, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Apperception On The Polymerization Of Acrylate-based Liquid Crystalline Monomers Under The Influence Of Ultrasonication To Produce Well-defined Polymers ( Co-Researcher)
  8. 2021 - 2025, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Magnetic Ionic Liquid-ag-nanocellulose Composites As A Promising Sers Substrate For Pesticide Residue Monitoring ( Co-Researcher)
  9. 2023 - 2024, RU Geran - UMCares
    Assimilation Of Proper Waste Management, Recycling And Upcycling Habits At Secondary School Communities ( Co-Researcher)
  10. 2020 - 2023, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Development Of Novel Oxo-biodegrable Natural Rubber Composites ( Co-Researcher)
  11. 2021 - 2023, RU Geran
    Sonofragmentation Of Polysaccharide Linkage In Lignocellulosic Chain For Formation Of Nanocrystalline Cellulose (ncc) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  12. 2018 - 2021, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Anti Corrosion Studies Of Alkaloids From Cryptocrya Nigra Kosterm And Their Metal Chelating Properties ( Co-Researcher)
  13. 2016 - 2020, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Relationship Between Viscoelasticity And Mesomorphic Properties Of Side Chain Liquid Crystalline Polymers (sclcps) ( Co-Researcher)
  14. 2018 - 2019, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Utilization Of Pineapple Leaf Fibre (palf) Waste As Reinforcement For Biodegradable Polymer Composite ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  15. 2015 - 2017, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - AFR (Frontier Science)
    Preparation and characterisation of oil palm-empty fruit bunch (OP-EFB) fibre reinforced polyhydroxybutyrate composite ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  16. 2014 - 2015, Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP)
    PREPARATION AND CHARACTERISATION OF GLASS FIBRE/NANOCLAY/POLYPROPYLENE NANOCOMPOSITES ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  17. 2020 - 2023, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Fragmentation of polysaccharide linkage in lignocellulosic chain using sonication and acid hydrolysis methods for formation of nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  18. 2020 - 2022, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Understanding the fragmentation mechanism of polysaccharide linkage for the formation of nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) from coconut shell using acid hydrolysis and ultrasonic irradiation. ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  19. 2020 - 2022, RU Operation
    Development Of Novel Oxo-biodegrable Natural Rubber Composites ( Consultant)
  20. 2019 - 2021, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Synthesis, Characterization and Kinetics Studies of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Immobilized Ni(II) Schiff Base Complexes in Sonogashira Coupling Reaction in Water ( Consultant)
  21. 2018 - 2021, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Anti Corrosion Studies Of Alkaloids From Cryptocrya Nigra Kosterm And Their Metal Chelating Properties ( Consultant)
  22. 2019 - 2021, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Synthesis, Characterization and Kinetics Studies of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Immobilized Ni(II) Schiff Base Complexes in Sonogashira Coupling Reaction in Water , Universiti Teknologi Mara (UITM) ( Co-Researcher)
  23. 2015 - 2017, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Preparation and characterisation of oil palm-empty fruit bunch (OP-EFB) fibre reinforced polyhydroxybutyrate composite ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  24. 2014 - 2016, Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP)
    Preparation and characterization of glass fibre/nanoclay/polypropylene nanocomposites ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  25. 2009 - 2010, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Glass Fibre/Nanoclay/Polypropylene Composites ( Consultant)
  26. 2008 - 2009, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Glass Fibre/Nanoclay/Polypropylene Composites ( Consultant)
International
  1. 2025 - 2028, International Funding
    Fabrication And Characterization Of Jute Cellulose-based Electrospun Nanofibers Embedded With Antibacterial Agents For Medical Applications ( Co-Researcher)

PAPER PRESENTED

ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Modified cellulose and nanocellulose extracted from coconut shell as proton-ion conducting polymer electrolytes, 3rd International Conference on Energy & Environmental Materials (INCEEM - 2025), Department of Physics & Environmental Sciences, Sharda University. (International) (06 Oct 2025 - 09 Oct 2025)
  2. Schiff Bases and their La(III) Complexes: Conventional and Microwave-Assisted Synthesis, Physicochemical and Spectroscopic Analysis, IKM Pahang Branch Online Symposium 2021, IKM Pahang (National) (16 Jan 2021 - 16 Jan 2021)
  3. SYNTHESIS AND LIQUID CRYSTAL PROPERTIES OF NEW AZO-ESTER LINKED MATERIALS, International Conference of Analytical Sciences 2018, International Islamic University Malaysia (International) (17 Aug 2018 - 19 Aug 2018)
  4. Effect of Heat Treatment and Tensile Properties of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (OPEFB) Fibre, The 1st ASIAN RESEARCHER SYMPOSIUM 2016, UNIVERSITAS INDONESIA (International) (25 Apr 2016 - 27 Apr 2016)
  5. Morphological, thermal and mechanical properties of glass fibre/nanoclay/polypropylene composites, Sixth HOPE Meeting with Nobel Laurates, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) (International) (10 Mar 2014 - 15 Mar 2014)
  6. Effect of heat treatment of wood flour on the mechanical properties of outdoor weathered Red Balau/LDPE composites, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu 11th International Annual Symposium on Sustainability Science and Management (UMTAS 2012), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (International) (09 Jul 2012 - 11 Jul 2012)
  7. Effects of MAPE content on the mechanical properties of Red Balau (Shorea Dipterocarpaceae)/LDPE composites (RA Lafia-Araga, Aziz Hassan, R Yahya, Normasmira A. Rahman) , The Asian International Conference on Materials, Minerals and Polymer 2012 (MAMIP 2012), School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia (International) (23 Mar 2012 - 24 Mar 2012)
  8. Extrusion and injection-molding of glass-fiber/MAPP/polypropylene: Effect of coupling agent on DSC, DMA and mechanical properties (Aziz Hassan, Normasmira A Rahman, Rosiyah Yahya), The Asian International Conference on Materials, Minerals and Polymer 2012 (MAMIP 2012), University Sains Malaysia (International) (23 Mar 2012 - 24 Mar 2012)
  9. Water absorption effect on the mechanical properties of heat treated red balau saw dust/LDPE composites (RA Lafia-Araga, Aziz Hassan, R Yahya, Normasmira A. Rahman), Malaysia Polymer International Conference 2011 (MPIC 2011), Polymer Research Center, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. (International) (18 Oct 2011 - 20 Oct 2011)
  10. Conditioning Effects on Thermal and Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Injection Moulded Glass Fibre Reinforced Polyamide 6,6 Composites (Aziz Hassan, Normasmira A. Rahman, MS Noordini, R Yahya) , The 12th International Conference in QiR (Quality In Research) (International) (04 Jul 2011 - 07 Jul 2011)
  11. Fibre length, thermal and mechanical properties of injection-moulded glass-fibre/polyamide 6,6 composite: Effect of moisture absorption (Rosiyah Yahya, Noordini M. Salleh, Normasmira A. Rahman, Aziz Hassan) , 11th International Conference on Frontiers of Polymers and Advanced Materials (International) (22 May 2011 - 27 May 2011)
  12. Water Plasticisation Effects on Thermal and Tensile Properties of Glass Fiber/Polyamide 6,6 Composites (Aziz Hassan, Normasmira A. Rahman, Rosiyah Yahya), Seminar Kebangsaan Aplikasi Sains dan Matematik 2010 (International) (08 Dec 2010 - 10 Dec 2010)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Thermal and mechanical properties of alkaline treated oil palm empty fruit bunch/polypropylene (OPEFB/PP) composites, The Regional Conference of Solid State Science and Technology (RCSSST) 2018, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) (International) (06 Nov 2018 - 08 Nov 2018)
  2. OPTIMIZING THE SELECTION OF EFB FIBRES FOR POLYMER COMPOSITE APPLICATIONS, 2018 Bilateral Symposium on Advanced Materials Between UM NTU, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya (International) (13 Aug 2018 - 14 Aug 2018)
  3. STUDIES TO OPTIMIZE THE SELECTION OF EFB FIBRES FOR POLYMER COMPOSITE APPLICATIONS, INTERNATIONAL MALAYSIAN FRENCH SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE 2017 (IMFSC 2017), International French-Malaysian Natural Products Laboratory (IFM MatProLab) (International) (18 Dec 2017 - 19 Dec 2017)
  4. OPTIMIZING THE SELECTION OF EFB FIBRES FOR POLYMER COMPOSITE APPLICATIONS, 6th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR YOUNG CHEMISTS 2017, SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES, UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (International) (16 Aug 2017 - 18 Aug 2017)
  5. Morphological, thermal and mechanical properties of glass fiber/nanoclay/polypropylene composites, THE 4TH FEDERATION OF ASIAN POLYMER SOCIETIES-INTERNATIONAL POLYMER CONGRESS 4FAPS-IPC 2015, Institut Kimia Malaysia (International) (05 Oct 2015 - 08 Oct 2015)
  6. Plasticization effect on thermal and mechanical properties of injection molded short glass fiber/polyamide 6,6 composites (Normasmira A. Rahman, Aziz Hassan, Rosiyah Yahya), University of Malaya - University of Hyderabad Bilateral Seminar (University) (03 Oct 2010)
  7. Conditioning effect on tensile and flexural properties of injection moulded short glass fibre reinforced polyamide 6, 6 composites (Normasmira A. Rahman, Aziz Hassan, AA Hassan, R Yahya), International Conference on Molecular Chemistry 2008 (ICMC 2008) (International) (25 Nov 2008 - 27 Nov 2008)
PRESENTER
  1. Conditioning effect on the mechanical and thermal properties of heat-treated oil palm empty fruit bunch/high density polyethylene composite, Third International Conference on Science and Engineering of Materials (ICSEM 2019), Sharda University (International) (19 Jul 2019 - 21 Jul 2019)
  2. Glass fiber and nanoclay reinforced polypropylene composites: A study of the morphological, thermal and dynamic mechanical behaviors (Normasmira A. Rahman, Aziz Hassan, Rosiyah. Yahya, R.A. Lafia-Araga), The Asian International Conference on Materials, Minerals and Polymer 2012 (MAMIP 2012), School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia. (International) (23 Mar 2012 - 24 Mar 2012)
  3. Processing, micro-structural, thermal and mechanical properties of glass fiber/nanoclay/polypropylene composites (Normasmira A. Rahman, Aziz Hassan, R Yahya, RA Lafia-Araga), Malaysia Polymer International Conference 2011 (MPIC 2011), Polymer Research Center, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. (International) (18 Oct 2011 - 20 Oct 2011)
  4. Conditioning effect on tensile and flexural properties of injection moulded short glass fibre reinforced polyamide 6, 6 composites (Normasmira A Rahman, Aziz Hassan, Rosiyah Yahya), The 5th Mathematics and Physical Sciences Graduate Congress (5th MPSGC) (International) (07 Dec 2009 - 09 Dec 2009)
OTHERS
  1. Industrialisasi Ilmu Kimia, Chemistry Webinar Series 2021, Departemen Kimia Fakultas Sains and Tekniologi Universitas Airlangga (International) (27 Mar 2021 - 27 Mar 2021)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2025) Proposal Defense Phd Candidate, University, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2025) Confirmation Candidature Defense Phd Candidate, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2024) Proposal Defense Phd Semester 2, Session 2023/2024 (14/08/2024), University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2024) Candidature Defense Phd Semester 2, Session 2023/2024 (19/07/2024), University, (Internal Examiner)
  5. (2024) Proposal Defense Msc Semester 2, Session 2023/2024 (11/06/2024), University, (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2024) Candidature Defense Phd Semester 2, Session 2023/2024 (30/04/2024), University, (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2024) Proposal Defense Phd Semester 2, Session 2023/2024 (5/02/2024), University, (Internal Examiner)
  8. (2024) Research Project Semester 2, Session 2023/2024 (2/02/2024), University, (Internal Examiner)
  9. (2024) Candidature Defense (phd Semester 2, Session 2023/2024 (31/01/2024), University, (Internal Examiner)
  10. (2024) Research Project Semester 2, Session 2023/2024 (22/01/2024), University, (Internal Examiner)
  11. (2023) Proposal Defense (phd) Semester 1, Session 2023/2024 (15/12/2023), University, (Internal Examiner)
  12. (2023) Proposal Defense (phd) Semester 2, Session 2022/2023 (4/09/2023), University, (Internal Examiner)
  13. (2023) Candidature Defense (msc) Semester 2, Session 2022/2023 (1/06/2023), University, (Internal Examiner)
  14. (2022) Committee Member of Continuous Professional Development (cpd) Committee, National, (External Evaluator)
  15. (2021) Candidature Defense (phd) Semester 2, Session 2020/2021 (8/06/2021), University, (Internal Examiner)
  16. (2021) Candidature Defense (phd) Semester 2, Session 2020/2021 (1/06/2021), University, (Internal Examiner)
  17. (2021) Reviewer for 2021 International Conference On Materials Science and Chemistry Engineering (icmsce 2021)., International, (Reviewer)
  18. (2021) Internal Examiner for Phd Thesis, University, (Internal Examiner)
  19. (2021) Proposal Defense (msc) Semester 1, Session 2020/2021 (25/01/2021), University, (Internal Examiner)
  20. (2021) Proposal Defense (phd) Semester 1, Session 2020/2021 (25/01/2021), University, (Internal Examiner)
  21. (2021) Candidature Defense (PhD) Semester 2, Session 2020/2021 (1/06/2021) , (Internal Examiner)
  22. (2021) Candidature Defense (PhD) Semester 2, Session 2020/2021 (8/06/2021) , (Internal Examiner)
  23. (2021) Proposal Defense (MSc) Semester 1, Session 2020/2021 (25/01/2021), (Internal Examiner)
  24. (2021) Proposal Defense (PhD) Semester 1, Session 2020/2021 (25/01/2021) , (Internal Examiner)
  25. (2020) Internal Examiner for Master Dissertation Examination 2020 (September 2020) , (Internal Examiner)
  26. (2020) Candidature Defense (PhD) Semester 2, Session 2019/2020 (13/04/2020) , (Internal Examiner)
  27. (2020) Internal Examiner for Master Dissertation Examination 2020 (March 2020) , (Internal Examiner)
  28. (2020) Confirmation Candidature Defense (PhD) Semester 1, Session 2019/2020 (4/02/2020) , (Internal Examiner)
  29. (2019) PELANTIKAN PANEL TEMU DUGA BIASISWA MYBRAINSC KPM , (PANEL TEMUDUGA)
  30. (2019) Candidature Defense (PhD) Semester 2, Session 2018/2019 (4/04/2019) , (Internal Examiner)
  31. (2019) Proposal Defense (PhD) Semester 2, Session 2018/2019 (29/04/2019) , (Internal Examiner)
  32. (2019) Proposal Defence (PhD) Semester 2, Session 2018/2019 (27/09/2019) , (Internal Examiner)
  33. (2019) Reviewer for Applied Composite Materials (ACMA), (Reviewer)
  34. (2018) Candidature Defence (PhD) Semester 2, Session 2017/2018 (21/02/2018) , (Internal Examiner)
  35. (2018) Proposal Defense (PhD) Semester 2, Session 2017/2018 (15/8/2018) , (Internal Examiner)
  36. (2018) Candidature Defence (PhD) Semester 2, Session 2017/2018 (25/04/2018) , (Internal Examiner)
  37. (2018) Proposal Defense (PhD) Semester 2, Session 2017/2018 (29/1/2018) , (Internal Examiner)
  38. (2018) Proposal Defense (PhD) Semester 1, Session 2018/2019 (11/12/2018) , (Internal Examiner)
  39. (2018) Proposal Defense (PhD) Semester 2, Session 2017/2018 (24/1/2018) , (Internal Examiner)
  40. (2017) INTERNAL EXAMINER FOR MASTER THESIS ENTITLED "ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE COATINGS DERIVED FROM PALM OlL", (Internal Examiner)
  41. (2017) Candidature Defence (MSc) Semester 1, Session 2016/2017 (18/01/2017), (Internal Examiner)
  42. (2017) INTERNAL EXAMINER FOR DOCTORAL THESIS ENTITLED "SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND EVALUATION OF PALM OIL-BASED POLYURETHANE SCAFFOLDS AS CANDIDATE BIOMATERIAL", (Internal Examiner)
  43. (2017) Candidature Defence (PhD) Semester 1, Session 2016/2017 (24/01/2017), (Internal Examiner)
  44. (2017) INTERNAL EXAMINER FOR MASTER THESIS ENTITLED "Preparation and Characterization of Blends of Poly (Ethylene Oxide) and Monocarboxylic Acid Modified Epoxidized Natural Rubber", (Internal Examiner)
  45. (2016) Candidature Defence (MSc) Semester I, Session 2016/2017 (24/11/2016), (Internal Examiner)
  46. (2016) Reviewer for Article in Journal (Controlling ordered structures of PSbP2VP block copolymer thin film by tuning solvent evaporation rate), (Reviewer)
  47. (2016) Reviewer for Article in Journal (COPOLYAMIDE FIBRES WITH NONAND AMINE FUNCTIONALIZED CARBON NANOTUBES), (Reviewer)
  48. (2016) Candidature Defence (MSc) Semester I, Session 2016/2017 (24/11/2016), (Internal Examiner)
  49. (2016) Examination of Master Thesis (By Coursework), (Internal Examiner)
  50. (2016) Reviewer for Article in Journal (Sonosynthesis Of Des/Cnt Nanofluid Stability And Thermal Conductivity Studies), (Reviewer)
  51. (2016) Candidature Defence (PhD) Semester I, Session 2016/2017 (19/11/2016), (Internal Examiner)
  52. (2016) Proposal Defence (PhD) Semester I, Session 2016/2017 (19/11/2016), (Internal Examiner)
  53. (2016) Proposal Defence (PhD) Semester 2, Session 2015/2016 (04/02/2016), (Internal Examiner)
  54. (2016) Proposal Defence (MSc) Semester 2, Session 2015/2016, (Internal Examiner)
  55. (2016) Candidature Defence (PhD) Semester 2, Session 2015/2016 (04/02/2016), (Internal Examiner)
  56. (2015) Candidature Defence (MSc) Semester I, Session 2015/2016 (30/12/2015), (Internal Examiner)
  57. (2015) Candidature Defence (MSc) Semester I, Session 2015/2016 (17/12/2015), (Internal Examiner)
  58. (2015) Proposal Defence (MSc) Semester I, Session 2015/2016 (17/11/2015), (Internal Examiner)
  59. (2015) Candidature Defence (PhD) Semester I, Session 2015/2016 (18/11/2015), (Internal Examiner)
  60. (2014) Candidature Defence (MSc) Semester II, Session 2013/2014 (9/07/2014), (Internal Examiner)
  61. (2014) Candidature Defence (MSc) Semester I, Session 2014/2015 (11/12/2014) , (Internal Examiner)
  62. (2014) Candidature Defence (PhD) Semester I, Session 2014/2015 (11/12/2014) , (Internal Examiner)
  63. (2014) Sains Malaysiana (ISI), (Reviewer)
  64. (2014) SCES3181-Final Year Project (Undergraduate), Semester III, Session 2013/2014 (05/06/2014) , (Internal Examiner)
  65. (2014) Journal of Nanomaterials (ISI), (Reviewer)
  66. Proposal Defense (PhD) Semester 2, Session 2019/2020 (24/06/2020) , (Internal Examiner)
  67. Candidature Defense (PhD) Semester 1, Session 2019/2020 (30/01/2020) , (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Bengkel Kumpulan Kerja Bagi Plastics Sustainability and Circularity Bil.1/2024, National, (Expert Advisor)
  2. (2024) Lantikan Sebagai Ahli Tetap Dalam Kumpulan Kerja Bagi Ulangkaji Standard Product Criteria Document for Recycled Plastic Products, National, (Expert Advisor)
  3. (2024) Lantikan Sebagai Ahli Tetap Dalam Kumpulan Kerja Bagi Pembangunan Standard Product Category Rules for Plastic Intermediate, National, (Expert Advisor)
  4. (2023) Lantikan Sebagai Ahli Tetap Dalam Kumpulan Kerja Bagi Ulangkaji Standard Product Criteria Document for Polyolefin Plastic, National, (Expert Advisor)
  5. (2021) 2021 International Conference on Materials Science and Chemistry Engineering, INNOVATIVE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH INSTITUTE (ISERI)
  6. (2019) THE 33RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF ANALYTICAL SCIENCE 2020 (SKAM2020), Persatuan Sains Analisis Malaysia (ANALIS), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) Chairperson for Phd Thesis Seminar, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2021) Panel Temuduga Biasiswa Mybrain, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
Media appearance
  1. (2023) Media Apakhabartv: VI, UM Kongsi Hasrat Bina Masa Hadapanyang Lestari, National, (Discourse)
  2. (2023) Media Malaysia Gazette: UM Promosi Kesedaran Kitar Semula Kepadapelajar VI, National, (Discourse)
  3. (2023) Media Borak Daily: UM dan Pelajar VI Mengitar Semula Demi Masa Hadapan Yang Lestari, National, (Discourse)
  4. (2023) Media Edisi 9: UM dan Pelajar VI Anjur Program Kitar Semula, National, (Discourse)
  5. (2023) Media Sinar Harian: Program Pembangunan Insan Berkaitan Ilmu dan Kemahiran Mengitar Semula Yang Betul Di Victoria Institution, National, (Discourse)
Mentoring
  1. (2026) Academic Advisor for Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - Yap Pei Wen (intake 2025-26), University, (Academic Advisor)
  2. (2026) Academic Advisor for Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - Nazwan Syafiq Bin Saidin (intake 2025-26), University, (Academic Advisor)
  3. (2026) Academic Advisor for Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - Chong Keai Sheng (intake 2025-26), University, (Academic Advisor)
  4. (2026) Academic Advisor for Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - Chong Keai Sheng (intake 2025-26), University, (Academic Advisor)
  5. (2026) Academic Advisor for Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - Adelynn Teng a/p Wari (intake 2025-26), University, (Academic Advisor)
  6. (2026) Academic Advisor, University, (Academic Advisor)
  7. (2026) Academic Advisor for Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - Nur Atiqah Maisarah Binti Jinahashim (intake 2024-25), University, (Academic Advisor)
  8. (2026) Academic Advisor for Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - Chew Weng Teen (intake 2024-25), University, (Academic Advisor)
  9. (2026) Academic Advisor for Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - Chew Weng Teen (intake 2024-25), University, (Academic Advisor)
  10. (2026) Academic Advisor for Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - Nur Athirah Binti Mohamad Ruzaman (intake 2024-25), University, (Academic Advisor)
  11. (2026) Academic Advisor for Bachelor of Science With Education - Nur Iman Batrisyia Binti Azwan (intake 2022-23), University, (Academic Advisor)
  12. (2026) Academic Advisor for Bsc With Education-nazurah Binti Mat Lazim (intake 2022-2023), University, (Academic Advisor)

SUPERVISION

Under Graduate Students
  1. (2024) SIX3001:SCIENTIFIC WRITING PROJECT (Extraction and Modification of Cellulose from Lignocellulosic Biomass Using Conventional Methods for Polymer Electrolytes in Sodium-Ion Batteries)
  2. (2024) SIC3027: PROJECT (The Development of Cellulose-based Film from Rice Husk: Ionic Liquids vs. Alkaline Treatment Approaches)
  3. (2024) SIC3027: PROJECT (SYNTHESIS OF BHETA-BASED PLASTICIZERS FROM RECYCLED PET BOTTLES VIA AMINOLYSIS FOR ENHANCING IONIC CONDUCTIVITY IN BIOPOLYMER ELECTROLYTES FOR DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS (DSSC)
  4. (2024) SIC3004: PROJECT (DEVELOPMENT OF PET BOTTLE-DERIVED PLASTICIZERS FOR ENHANCING IONIC CONDUCTIVITY OF POLYMER ELECTROLYTES IN DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS (DSSC))
  5. (2021) SID3004: Industrial Training
  6. (2021) SIC3004: FINAL YEAR PROJECT (SONOEXTRACTION OF CELLULOSE FROM COCONUT SHELL WASTE IN ALKALINE SYSTEM)
  7. (2021) SIC3004: FINAL YEAR PROJECT (EXTRACTION OF CELLULOSE AND NANOCELLULOSE FROM COCONUT SHELL USING ACID HYDROLYSIS)
  8. (2019) SIC3004: PROJECT (Cocos nucifera VARIETIES AND EXTRACTION TECHNIQUES OF VIRGIN COCONUT OIL AND THEIR FATTY ACID COMPOSITIONS)
Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2025) DEVELOPMENT OF AN ANTIBACTERIAL WOUND FILM USING PANDAN LEAF-DERIVED CELLULOSE REINFORCED WITH ENCAPSULATED PANDAN EXTRACT., THOGESWARI A/P THIRUNAVUKARSU
  2. (2025) FABRICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF JUTE CELLULOSE-BASED ELECTROSPUN NANOFIBERS EMBEDDED WITH ANTIBACTERIAL AGENTS FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS, MD ANISUR RAHMAN DAYAN
  3. (2025) ULTRASOUND-ASSISTED VALORIZATION OF KERATIN FROM TURKEY FEATHER INTO COMPOSTABLE BIOPLASTIC, NUR ATHIRAH REGINA BINTI SHAHRUL AMIN
  4. (2025) EXTRACTION OF CHICKEN FEATHER KERATIN AND ITS HYDROGEL FORMULATION AS POTENTIAL APPLICATION FOR DIABETIC WOUND HEALING, THOGAILINGAM LINGAM
  5. (2025) PREPARATION OF BIOFILM FROM SPENT MUSHROOM SUBSTRATE (SMS) FOR SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING APPLICATIONS, THIVYA A/P SELVAM
  6. (2025) SYNTHESIS OF IRON OXIDE MAGNETIC NANOCELLULOSE ADSORBENT FROM SPENT COFFEE GROUNDS (SCGS) FOR THE REMOVAL OF HEAVY METALS IN AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS, PAVITRA A/P MOHAN
  7. (2025) BIOACTIVITY PERFORMANCE OF GABA-RICH KIMCHI IN SHORT AND LONG FERMENTATION PERIOD, VOLATILE COMPOUNDS RELATIONSHIP AND CONSUMER ACCEPTANCE, FARAH DIANA BINTI IDRIS
  8. (2024) PREPARATION AND CHARACTERISATION OF OIL PALM EMPTY FRUIT BUNCH/POLYPROPYLENE COMPOSITES, CHE IBRAHIM BIN ABDULLAH
  9. (2023) Nanocellulose from Almond Shell and its Composite with Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes, MOHAMMED ALHAJI MOHAMMED
  10. (2021) THE ROLE OF KENAF FIBRE AND MONTMORILLONITE CLAY ON THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE PROPERTIES OF POLYHYDROXYBUTYRATE COMPOSITES, MUHAMMAD RAFIQ BIN MOHD ISA
  11. (2020) PROCESSING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF GRAPHENE/NANOCLAY/ KENAF FIBRE REINFORCED POLYHYDROXYBUTYRATE HYBRID COMPOSITES, MUHAMMAD RAFIQ BIN MOHD ISA
  12. (2019) SYNTHESIS OF NANOCELLULOSE FROM ALMOND SHELL FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL APPLICATION, MOHAMMED ALHAJI MOHAMMED
  13. (2014) PREPARATION AND CHARACTERISATION OF OIL PALM-EMPTY FRUIT BUNCH (OP-EFB)/POLYPROPYLENE COMPOSITES, CHE IBRAHIM BIN ABDULLAH
Master
  1. (2025) PREPARATION OF CELLULOSE-BASED FILM FROM LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOMASS INCORPORATED WITH Alpinia conchigera EXTRACT AND ITS ANTIBACTERIAL PROPERTIES, SITI NUR SOLEHAH BT KHAIROL ANUAR
  2. (2024) Ultrasound and Acid Hydrolysis Extraction of Cellulose and Nanocellulose from Cocos nucifera Shell for Methylene Blue Dye Removal, FATIMAH AZZAHRA' BINTI CHE SAUPI
  3. (2024) Modified Cellulose and Nanocellulose Extracted from Coconut Shell as Proton Ion- Conducting Polymer Electrolytes, THIVYA A/P SELVAM
  4. (2023) Ultrasound Assisted Extraction of Cellulose and Nanocellulose from Coconut Shell, PAVITRA A/P MOHAN
  5. (2022) SYNTHESIS OF NATURAL RUBBER/POLYVINYL ACETATE BLEND VIA ULTRASONICATION METHOD, WAN KHAIRUZZAMAN BIN WAN RAMLI
  6. (2022) PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF PINEAPPLE LEAF FIBRE REINFORCED POLY (VINYL ALCOHOL) COMPOSITES, HANIS NURAFIQAH BINTI ZUBAIRI
  7. (2021) Kinetics Studies of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Immobilized Ni(II) and La(III) Schiff Base Complexes in Sonogashira Coupling Reaction in Water, NUR HUSNINA BINTI NASARUDDIN (Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM))
  8. (2020) SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERISATION OF AZO-ESTER LINKED LIQUID CRYSTAL MONOMERS, SITI NUR FADHILAH BINTI SARDON
  9. (2020) SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERISATION OF AZO-ESTER LINKED LIQUID CRYSTAL MONOMERS, SITI NUR FADHILAH BINTI SARDON
  10. (2019) SYNTHESIS OF NATURAL RUBBER/POLYVINYL ACETATE BLEND VIA ULTRASONICATION METHOD, WAN KHAIRUZZAMAN BIN WAN RAMLI
  11. (2019) PREPARATION AND CHARACTERISATION OF HEAT-TREATED OIL PALM- EMPTY FRUIT BUNCH/HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITES, NUR AFIFAH BINTI NORDIN
  12. (2019) PREPARATION AND CHARACTERISATION OF HEAT-TREATED OIL PALM- EMPTY FRUIT BUNCH/HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITES, NUR AFIFAH BINTI NORDIN
  13. (2018) UTILISATION OF AGRICULTURAL WASTE IN NATURAL FIBRE REINFORCED POLYMER COMPOSITES, HANIS NURAFIQAH BINTI ZUBAIRI

TEACHING

Bachelor
  1. (2024) SID2002 - Industrial Polymer Chemistry I
  2. (2024) SID3008 - Industrial Polymer Chemistry Ii
  3. (2024) SIC2003 - Physical Chemistry Ii
  4. (2024) SIC2020 - Physical Chemistry Ii
  5. (2024) SIC3029 - Polymer Chemistry
  6. (2024) SIC2005 - Polymer Chemistry I
  7. (2023) SID2002 - Industrial Polymer Chemistry I
  8. (2023) SID3008 - Industrial Polymer Chemistry Ii
  9. (2023) SIC2003 - Physical Chemistry Ii
  10. (2023) SIC2020 - Physical Chemistry Ii
  11. (2023) SIC3029 - Polymer Chemistry
  12. (2023) SIC2005 - Polymer Chemistry I
  13. (2023) SIC2021 - Practical of Physical Chemistry Ii
  14. (2021) GIS1003 - Chemistry in Everyday Life
  15. (2021) SID2002 - Industrial Polymer Chemistry I
  16. (2021) SID3008 - Industrial Polymer Chemistry Ii
  17. (2021) SIC2003 - Physical Chemistry Ii
  18. (2021) SIC2005 - Polymer Chemistry I
  19. (2016) GIS1003 - Chemistry in Everyday Life
  20. (2016) SCES2242 - Polymer Chemistry
  21. (2016) SCES2242 - Chemistry Polymer (practical)
  22. (2016) SCES2434 - Polymer Chemistry I (with Practical)
  23. (2016) SCES3334 - Polymer Chemistry Ii (with Practical)
  24. (2016) SIC2005 - Polymer Chemistry I
  25. (2015) GIS1003 - Chemistry in Everyday Life
  26. (2015) SCES2242 - Polymer Chemistry
  27. (2015) SCES2242 - Polymer Chemistry
  28. (2015) SCES3181 - Final Year Project Ii (chemistry)
  29. (2015) SCES3354 - Composite Material
  30. (2014) SCES2242 - Polymer Chemistry
  31. (2013) SCES1230 - Physical Chemistry I
  32. (2013) SCES2434 - Polymer Chemistry I (with Practical)
  33. (2013) SCES3354 - Composite Materials
  34. (2011) SCES2434 - Polymer Chemistry I (with Practical)
  35. (2010) SCES2434 - Polymer Chemistry I (with Practical)
  36. (2010) SCES2434 - Polymer Chemistry I (with Practical)
  37. (2009) SCES2434 - Polymer Chemistry I (with Practical)
  38. (2009) SCES2434 - Polymer Chemistry I (with Practical)
  39. (2008) SCES2434 - Polymer Chemistry I (with Practical)
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
  1. (2025) SIC2005 - Polymer Chemistry I
  2. (2026) SIC2020 - Physical Chemistry Ii
  3. (2026) SIC2021 - Practical of Physical Chemistry Ii
  4. (2026) SIC3029 - Polymer Chemistry
  5. (2025) SID3008 - Industrial Polymer Chemistry Ii

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Volunteer At Kuala Lumpur Engineering Science Fair (klesf) 2023, (27 Oct 2023 - 29 Oct 2023) (National)
  • Mpob Technical Seminar University (mtecs U), (14 Nov 2016 - 14 Nov 2016)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa “course On Uhr Fesem", (01 May 2016 - 28 Jul 2016)