Curriculum Vitae

DR. NORWAHYUNI BINTI MOHD YUSOF

Senior Lecturer
  • UM Agroforestry
  • norwahyuni_my

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Norwahyuni Mohd Yusof is a Senior Lecturer at Rimba Ilmu, UM Agroforestry, Universiti Malaya (UM). She holds a Diploma in Wood Industry and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Bio-Composite Technology from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and earned her Masrer of Science and Ph.D. in Biocomposite Technology and Design from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). With over nine years of experience in research and higher education, she specializes in sustainable bio-composite, laminated bamboo and advanced material science, focusing on the development and structural performance of innovative bio-based materials for construction and manufacturing. She previously served as Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), UPM, where her research centered on laminated bamboo for structural applications. Dr. Norwahyuni has published in hihg-impact journals, is proficient in Statistical Analysis System (SAS) for data analysis and contributes to national material standard development as Secretariat for the Malaysian Kenaf Grading Rules (MKGR) and actively involved in the development of the Malaysia Laminated Bamboo Standard, fostering collaboration between academia and industry while maintaining a strong commitment to quality teaching and research excellent.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • DOKTOR FALSAFAH, (BIOKOMPOSIT TEKNOLOGI DAN REKA BENTUK)
    Universiti Putra Malaysia (upm)
  • MASTER SAINS, (BIOKOMPOSIT TEKNOLOGI DAN REKA BENTUK)
    Universiti Putra Malaysia (upm)
  • SARJANA MUDA (KEPUJIAN) TEKNOLOGI BIO-KOMPOSIT KELAS PERTAMA, (TEKNOLOGI BIO-KOMPOSIT)
    Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
  • DIPLOMA INDUSTRI PERKAYUAN, (INDUSTRI PERKAYUAN)
    Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Secretary
    01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 (National)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Haida, Zainol; Kamaruddin, Norfaryanti; Sanusi, Ruzana; Yusof, Norwahyuni Mohd; Samdin, Zaiton (2025). Carbon Credit: Harnessing Green Solutions for Climate Mitigation, BIORESOURCES. 20(3), 8256-8287. doi:10.15376/biores.20.3.Haida
  2. James, Redzuan Mohammad Suffian; San, H'ng Paik; Yusof, Norwahyuni Mohd; Lee, Seng Hua (2025). The Adsorptive and Scavenging Properties of Activated Carbon Make it Suitable as a Component of Active Food Packaging Materials, BIORESOURCES. 20(4), 11122-11144. doi:10.15376/biores.20.4.James
  3. James, Redzuan Mohammad Suffian; Tahir, Paridah Md; Yusof, Norwahyuni Mohd; Al-Edrus, Syeed SaifulAzry Osman; Abidin, Zurina Zainal; Yusoff, Mohd Zuhri Mohamed; Lee, Seng Hua; San, H'ng Paik (2025). Preparation of bio-polyol via bamboo wastes liquefaction and the effects of bleaching by hydrogen peroxide treatment, JOURNAL OF WOOD SCIENCE. 71(1). doi:10.1186/s10086-025-02183-3
  4. Yusof, Norwahyuni Mohd; Yusoff, Mohd Zuhri Mohamed; Tahir, Paridah Md; James, Redzuan Mohammad Suffian; Uyup, Mohd Khairun Anwar; Antov, Petar; Halip, Juliana Abdul; Johari, Izwan; Lee, Seng Hua (2025). Effects of Structural Configurations on the Bending Performance and Dimensional Stability of Laminated Bamboo Made from Two Gigantochloa Species, BIORESOURCES. 20(3), 7759-7787. doi:10.15376/biores.20.3.7759-7787
Others
  1. James, R. M. S., San, H. N. P., Yusof, N. M., & Lee, S. H. (2025). Activated Carbon Coating Films from Renewable Resources: Advancing Eco-Friendly Food Packaging. BioResources, 20(4), 11122-11144.
  2. Mohd Yusof, N., Zuhri, M. Y. M., Md Tahir, P., Mohammad Suffian James, R., Uyup, M. K. A., Antov, P., Abdul Halip, Juliana., Johari, Izwan., & Lee, S. H. (2025). Effects of Structural Configurations on the Bending Performance and Dimensional Stability of Laminated Bamboo Made from Two Gigantochloa Species. BioResources, 20 (3), 7759-7787
  3. Suffian James, R. M., Yusof, N. M., & Lee, S. H. (2025). The Adsorptive and Scavenging Properties of Activated Carbon Make it Suitable as a Component of Active Food Packaging Materials. BioResources, 20(4).
  4. Yusof, N. M., Md Tahir, P., Lee, S. H., Mohamed Yusoff, M. Z., Suffian James, R. M., Johari, I., & Azry Osman Al-Edrus, S. S. (2025). Effects of Species, Adhesive, and Structural Configurations on Compression Parallel to the Grain of Laminated Bamboo. BioResources, 20(1), 527-247.
Chapter in Books
  1. Ghani, A., Lee, S. H., Yusof, N., & Kasdi, S. A. (2025). Introduction to bamboo species, origin and its characteristics. In Bamboo-based polymer composites (pp. 1–21). Woodhead Publishing.
  2. James, R. M. S., Tahir, P. M., & Yusof, N. M. (2025). Polyurethane from Liquefied Bamboo as Green Wood Coating Materials. In Green Lignocellulosic-Based Panels: Manufacturing, Characterization and Applications (pp. 175-190). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2024 - 2025, LEMBAGA KENAF DAN TEMBAKAU NEGARA
    DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE AND GUIDELINES FOR THE MALAYSIA KENAF GRADING ( Co-Researcher)
University
  1. 2025 - 2027, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)
    Characterization of Anatomical, Physical And Mechanical Properties of Bamboo Species from Rimba Ilmu, Universiti Malaya For Sustainable Applications ( Principal Investigator(PI))

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2025) Reviewer/ Biodegradability and Recyclability of All-cellulose Composite, International, (Reviewer)
Contribution to event
  1. (2025) Resource Person/pembuatan dan Kemasiapan Laminasi Kayu dan Buluh, University, (Course Facilitator)
  2. (2025) Technical Advisor/ Co- Organizer Kem Rimba Rimbun, University, (Event Organiser)
  3. (2025) Resource Person/ Representative of UM Agroforestry, University, (Participant)
  4. (2025) Resoruce Person and Participant/ Assist in Professional Discussions Sessions With Industries, University, (Participant)
  5. (2025) Resource Person/ Invited Panel Judge for Sdg Projects, Sterf 2025, Mrsm Kuala Klawang, University, (Course Facilitator)
  6. (2025) Resource Person/ Representative for Rimba Ilmu, University, (Participant)
Mentoring
  1. (2026) Resource Person/ Final Year Project On Activated Carbon, University, (Academic Advisor)
  2. (2025) Resource Person/physical and Mechanical Properties of Wood, Wood Structure and Anisotrphy, Engineered Wood Products, University, (Academic Advisor)
  3. (2025) Mentoring as Academic Advisor for Under Graduates and Post Graduates Student, University, (Academic Advisor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
  1. (2025) PHYSICAL, ANATOMICAL, AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES CHARACTERIZATION OF SELECTED BAMBOO SPECIES FOR SUSTAINABLE APPLICATIONS, NUR HUDA FITRIYAH BINTI RAHMAD

PATENT/ IPR

  • INTELECTUAL PROPERTY FOR MODULE ON THE FABRICATION OF LAMINATED BAMBOO BOARD WITH DIFFERENT CONFIGURATIONS
     (National)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal/ External Course
  1. LANDSKAP HIJAU: REKABENTUK DAN PENYELENGGARAAN UNTUK PERSEKITARAN LESTARI, AUDITORIUM RIMBA ILMU (23 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2025)