Curriculum Vitae

DR. NORFADIRA BINTI WAHIB

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Physics
    Faculty of Science
  • norfadirawahib

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Norfadira binti Wahib, Ph.D. (UNSW, Australia), MSc (UM, Malaysia), BSc (UM, Malaysia) is a senior lecturer in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya. She specializes in Radiation and Materials Physics, with expertise in passive dosimetry, luminescent materials, and radiation–matter interactions in solid-state systems. Dr. Norfadira has collaborated with leading academic and research institutions, including the University of New South Wales (Australia), Sunway University (Malaysia), and Universiti Teknologi MARA (Malaysia), advancing research in radiation physics, optical materials, and optical spectroscopy, while also teaching and mentoring in fundamental and applied physics. Her research journey began with the study of naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) in marine organisms and seawater, which has since progressed into advanced investigations on thermoluminescent and optical materials for retrospective and medical dosimetry, and next-generation optical data storage technologies. Her contributions have been presented at international conferences in Malaysia and Australia, and her innovations in radiation detection materials have been recognized with multiple awards, including the Gold and Special Award at Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE 2025) and the Gold Award at the International Invention & Innovation Exhibition (ITEX 2016).Her research strongly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

  • SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being – through the development of passive dosimetry systems and luminescent materials for safer medical imaging and radiation monitoring.
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure – by advancing radiation detection technologies and optical materials for industrial and scientific applications.
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production – by promoting sustainable radiation practices and materials for safer environmental monitoring.

 

Her long-term vision is to pioneer next-generation passive dosimetry systems and luminescent materials that strengthen radiation and medical safety, as well as environmental monitoring, while actively contributing to the training of future physicists and more collaborative research her field.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • Doctor of Philosophy, (Fizik)
    University of New South Wales, Australia
  • Degree of Master of Science, (Science)
    Universiti Malaya (um)
  • Degree of Bachelor of Science Pass with Honours Physics (Major), (Fizik)
    Universiti Malaya (um)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Rozaila, Z. Siti; Khandaker, Mayeen Uddin; Wahib, Norfadira Binti; Jilani, Mohd Khairul Hanif bin Abdul; Sani, S. F. Abdul; Bradley, D. A. (2020). Thermoluminescence characterization of smartphone screen for retrospective accident dosimetry, RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY. 167. doi:10.1016/j.radphyschem.2019.04.047
  2. Wahib, N. B., Khandaker, M. U., Sani, S. F. A., Al-mugren, K. S., Bradley, D. A., Sulieman, A., . . . Sayyed, M. I. (2020). The Potential Use of Car Windscreens for Post-Accident Dose Reconstruction in the Periphery of Nuclear Installations. Applied Sciences-Basel, 10(20), 14. doi: 10.3390/app10207127
  3. Wahib, N. B., Sani, S. F. A., Ramli, A., Ismail, S. S., Jabar, M. H. A., Khandaker, M. U., . . . Bradley, D. A. (2020). Natural dead sea salt and retrospective dosimetry. Radiation and Environmental Biophysics, 59(3), 523-537. doi: 10.1007/s00411-020-00846-x
  4. Almugren, K. S., Sani, S. F. A., Wandira, R., Wahib, N., Rozaila, Z. S., Khandaker, M. U., Bradley, D. A. (2019). Thermoluminescence response of X-ray irradiated commercial chalk. Applied Radiation and Isotopes, 151, 102-110. doi:10.1016/j.apradiso.2019.04.027
  5. Wahib, Norfadira Binti; Khandaker, Mayeen Uddin; Ramli, Nur Aqilah Binti Mohamad; Sani, S. F. Abdul; Bradley, D. A. (2019). Commercial kitchenware glass as a potential thermoluminescent media for retrospective dosimetry, APPLIED RADIATION AND ISOTOPES. 148, 218-224. doi:10.1016/j.apradiso.2019.04.001
  6. Wahib, Norfadira; Zulkepely, Nurul Najua; Nawi, Siti Nurasiah Mat; Amin, Yusoff Mohd; Ling, Yap Seong; Sani, Siti Fairus Abdul; Maah, Mohd Jamil; Bradley, D. A. (2015). Gamma irradiated thermoluminescence response of Ge-doped SiO2 fibre, APPLIED RADIATION AND ISOTOPES. 105, 158-162. doi:10.1016/j.apradiso.2015.08.025
  7. Zulkepely, Nurul Najua; Amin, Yusoff Mohd; Nor, Roslan Md; Bradley, D. A.; Maah, Mohd Jamil; Nawi, Siti Nurasiah Mat; Wahib, Nur Fadira (2015). Preliminary results on the photo-transferred thermoluminescence from Ge-doped SiO2 optical fiber, RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY. 117, 108-111. doi:10.1016/j.radphyschem.2015.08.005
  8. Khandaker, Mayeen Uddin; Wahib, Norfadira Binti; Amin, Yusoff Mohd.; Bradley, D. A. (2013). Committed effective dose from naturally occuring radionuclides in shellfish, RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY. 88, 1-6. doi:10.1016/j.radphyschem.2013.02.034
Scopus
  1. Nawi S.N.B.M., Wahib N.F.B., Zulkepely N.N.B., Amin Y.B.M., Min U.N., Bradley D.A., Nor R.B.M., Maah M.J. (2015). The thermoluminescence response of ge-doped flat fibers to gamma radiation, Sensors Switzerland. 15(8), 20557-20569. doi:10.3390/s150820557

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Radiation and Materials Physics (Radiation matter interactions, solid-state physics, luminescent materials)
  • Passive Dosimetry Systems (Thermoluminescence (TL), Photoluminescence (PL), radiation detection)
  • Medical Physics (Medical dosimetry, radiation safety, cancer treatment monitoring)
  • Environmental Radiation Studies (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM), environmental monitoring)
  • Radiation Safety and Protection (Radiation monitoring, health physics, radiation protection practices)
  • Interdisciplinary Applications of Radiation (Industrial radiation use, sustainable materials, innovation in radiation technologies)

PAPER PRESENTED

ORAL PRESENTER
  1. The Introduction of Gd3+ and its effect on the Luminescent Properties of -Al2O3:Mn Phosphors, 3rd International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering, Prism Scientific Services Pty Ltd, in collaboration with The University of Queensland (International) (05 Dec 2022 - 08 Aug 2025)
  2. Thermoluminescence Response of Germanium-Doped Silica (SiO2) Optical Fibers Subjected to X-Ray Irradiation, 2nd Advanced Materials Conference, Advanced Materials Research Centre (AMREC), SIRIM Berhad (International) (25 Nov 2014 - 26 Aug 2025)