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ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. NURHIDAYATULLAILI BINTI MUHD JULKAPLI

Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre

Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre

nurhidayatullailium.edu.my
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A globally recognized researcher and thought leader at the forefront of Green Chemistry, Biopolymers, and Catalytic Nanotechnology. Distinguished for pioneering transformative, sustainable material solutions that bridge the gap between fundamental polymer science and advanced nanomaterial synthesis. Consistently recognized for academic excellence, including being ranked among the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Elsevier and Stanford University (2022–2025). Proven track record in engineering high-performance composites to resolve critical environmental and industrial bottlenecks through innovative chemical design.
 
RESEARCH STRATEGY & EXPERTISE
  • Advanced Polymer–Nanomaterial Functionalization: Driving innovation in the integration of metal oxides, carbon-based, and metallic nanoparticles within polymer matrices to engineer superior material properties.
  • Precision Nanocomposites: Overcoming traditional limitations in nanoparticle agglomeration to achieve unprecedented dispersion, homogeneity, and material resilience.
  • Advanced Catalysis: Specialized in high-performance Photocatalysis targeted at large-scale water remediation and environmental restoration.
  • Sustainability & Circular Economy: Leveraging natural polysaccharides and bio-derived polymers to pioneer eco-friendly technologies.
  • Targeted Applications: Developing high-efficiency catalysts, selective adsorbents for wastewater management, and precision biomedical delivery systems.
 
ACADEMIC & LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS
  • Associate Professor | Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT), University of Malaya.
  • Quality Manager (ISO/IEC 17025) | Overseeing laboratory quality management systems, ensuring technical competence, and maintaining the highest standards of analytical accuracy and international compliance.
  • CEO@Faculty | Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia.
    • Strategic role bridging academia and industry to enhance graduate employability and industrial synergy.
  • Adjunct Professor | Diponegoro University, Indonesia.
  • Deputy Director | NANOCAT, University of Malaya.
    • Spearheading international research consortia and industrial partnerships to accelerate scientific commercialization and regional economic growth.
 
RESEARCH IMPACT & SCHOLARSHIP
  • Publication Excellence: Authored 150+ peer-reviewed articles in elite, high-impact international journals.
  • Scholarly Influence: Sustained academic impact with a Google Scholar h-index of 37 and over 6,700 citations, placing my work at the center of global discourse in nanotechnology.
  • Research Funding & Leadership: Principal Investigator for a diverse portfolio of University, National, International, and industry grants, successfully translating bench-top innovations into scalable industrial prototypes.
 
SOCIETAL IMPACT & ACADEMIC MENTORSHIP
  • Environmental Stewardship: Architect of sustainable wastewater treatment technologies designed to mitigate global water scarcity and industrial pollution.
  • Biopolymer Synthesis: Driving innovation in ring-opening biopolymer synthesis specifically engineered for the mitigation and degradation of microplastic pollutants in the ecosystem.
  • Global Mentorship: Committed to cultivating the next generation of elite scientists through the rigorous supervision and development of postgraduate researchers.
 

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2026

Sustainable adsorbents for wastewater treatment: Comparative study of commercial and potassium hydroxide-activated carbon for crystal violet dye removal

2025

Phase, Chemical, Thermal, and Morphological Analyses of Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Nanocomposites Reinforced with Jute Cellulose Nanofibers (CNFs)

2025

Visible-light-activated TiO2/ZnO-chitosan catalyst for photodegradation of methylene blue dye: An experimental and predictive modelling using artificial neural networks

2025

Deep insights into the integration of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) for predicting the photocatalytic activities of metal-based catalysts in water pollutant reduction

2018

Nanocatalysts in Environmental Applications.

2014

Encyclopedia of Biomedical Polymers and Polymeric Biomaterials,

2025

Theoretical and mechanisms of adsorption processes for dye removal by composite adsorbents

2024

Interfacial interaction, mechanisms of reinforcement and characterization

2023

Photoactive Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles Hybrid for Dye Removal Under Light Irradiation

2019

Starch Cellulosic Bio-Composites: A Sustainable and Multifunctional Material for Green Technology