Curriculum Vitae

DR. NURSHAFIZA BINTI SHAHABUDIN

Senior Lecturer
  • Chemistry Division
    Centre for Foundation Studies in Science
  • 03-79675935

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • POLYMER CHEMISTRY
    Material Science, Polymer Chemistry, Microencapsulation, Self-healing materials

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD, (3 Phase Mixing (Solid Waste, Solidification, Stabi)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MSc, (Kimia Polimer & Teknologi Pergigian)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • BSc (Hons)(AppChem), (Applied Chemistry)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Principal Investigator (Centre for Ionics University of Malaya)
    02 Apr 2018 - 01 Apr 2023 (University Malaya)
  • AJK Penilaian dan Pemantauan Kantin
    01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 (Chemistry Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • AJK PERPUSTAKAAN PASUM (S/U)
    01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 (Chemistry Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • AJK PENYELIDIKAN PASUM
    01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 (Chemistry Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • AJK Peringkat Pusat Asasi Sains MSKP Asasi Sains 2019/2020 (Setiausaha)
    01 Jan 2019 - 05 Jul 2019 (Chemistry Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Auditor Dalaman Pusat Asasi Sains Universiti Malaya
    12 Jun 2019 - 28 Jun 2019 (Chemistry Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Bendahari Jogathon PASUM 2019
    03 Oct 2018 - 24 Feb 2019 (Chemistry Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • AJK Penyelidikan
    16 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 (Chemistry Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • AJK Perpustakaan
    04 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 (Chemistry Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Penolong Setiausaha
    01 Mar 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 (Chemistry Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Penolong Pengarah 1
    27 Feb 2018 - 21 Sep 2018 (Chemistry Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • AJK MSKP PASUM 2018/2019
    10 Jan 2018 - 27 Jun 2018 (Chemistry Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • AJK Penilaian dan Pemantauan Kantin
    22 Dec 2017 - 25 Jun 2018 (Chemistry Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Auditor dalaman PASUM
    16 Jan 2018 - 18 May 2018 (Chemistry Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • AJK Majlis Anugerah Emas PASUM 2018
    07 Apr 2018 - 07 Apr 2018 (Chemistry Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Petugas Pameran mewakili PASUM
    01 Apr 2018 - 01 Apr 2018 (National)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Mazlan, M., Rizwan, M., Azzahari, A. D., Selvanathan, V., Sonsudin, F., & Shahabudin, N. (2021). The impact of substitution of two hydrophobic moieties on the properties of guar gum based hydrogels. Pigment & Resin Technology, 50(6), 485-495. doi: 10.1108/prt-06-2020-0063
  2. Ahmad, Muhammad Hazwan; Selvanathan, Vidhya; Azzahari, Ahmad Dania; Sonsudin, Faridah; Shahabudin, Nurshafiza; Yahya, Rosiyah (2020). The impact of acetylation on physical and electrochemical characteristics of cellulose-based quasi-solid polymer electrolytes, JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH. 27(6). doi:10.1007/s10965-020-02102-8
  3. Ataei, S., Hassan, A., Azari, P., Pingguan-Murphy, B., Yahya, R., Basirun, W. J., & Shahabudin, N. (2020). Electrosprayed PMMA microcapsules containing green soybean oil-based acrylated epoxy and a thiol: a novel resin for smart self-healing coatings. Smart Materials and Structures, 29(8), 14. doi: 10.1088/1361-665X/ab9754
  4. Saman, Nornadila Mohd; Ang, Desmond Teck-Chye; Shahabudin, Nurshafiza; Gan, Seng Neon; Basirun, Wan Jefrey (2019). UV-curable alkyd coating with self-healing ability, JOURNAL OF COATINGS TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH. 16(2), 465-476. doi:10.1007/s11998-018-0124-x
  5. Shahabudin, Nurshafiza; Yahya, Rosiyah; Gan, Seng Neon; Sonsudin, Faridah (2018). Curing of epoxy/alkyd blends in self-healing coating, HIGH PERFORMANCE POLYMERS. 30(8), 1009-1015. doi:10.1177/0954008318784635
  6. Shahabudin, N., Yahya, R., Gan, S. N. (2016). Microcapsules Filled with a Palm Oil-Based Alkyd as Healing Agent for Epoxy Matrix, Polymers. 8(416), Article
Others
  1. Chua, K. Y., Azzahari, A. D., Abouloula, C. N., Shahabudin, N., Sonsudin, F., & Yahya, R. (2020). Cellulose-based polymer electrolyte derived from waste coconut husk: Residual lignin as a natural plasticizer. Journal of Polymer Research, 27(5), 115.
  2. Chua, K. Y., Azzahari, A. D., Abouloula, C. N., Shahabudin, N., Sonsudin, F., & Yahya, R. (2020). Correction to: Cellulose based polymer electrolyte derived from waste coconut husk: residual lignin as a natural plasticizer. Journal of Polymer Research, 27(12), 389.
  3. Selvanathan, V., Halim, M. N. A., Azzahari, A. D., Rizwan, M., Shahabudin, N., & Yahya, R. (2018). Effect of polar aprotic solvents on hydroxyethyl cellulose-based gel polymer electrolyte. Ionics, 24(7),1955-1964.
  4. Shahabudin, N., Yahya, R., Gan, S.N. (2016) Microcapsules of Poly(urea-formaldehyde) (PUF) Containing alkyd from Palm Oil. Materials Today: Proceedings 3, pp. S88-S95
  5. Shahabudin N, Yahya R, Gan SN, 2015 Microencapsulation of a palm oil-based alkyd by amino resins Macromol. Symp. 354 (2015) 305-313
Books
  1. Norbani Abdullah et al. (2022) Pre-University Chemistry. SAP Publications.
Chapter in Books
  1. Seng Neon Gan and Nurshafiza Shahabudin. Applications of Microcapsules in Self-Healing Polymeric Materials [Online First], IntechOpen, DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.83475

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2023 - 2025, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)
    Revolutionizing Rubber: Mechanical and Rheological Performance of Magnetorheological Elastomers Mixed from Waste Natural Rubber and Plastic Polymer Blend ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2020 - 2023, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Development Of Clay Based Bioceramics And Antibacterial Polymeric Coating For Implants Applications ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2019 - 2022, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Understanding The Mechanism Of Network Formation And Its Effect On Rheological Properties In Crosslinked Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (guar Gum) ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2018 - 2021, Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP)
    Palm Oil And Cellulose Derivatives-based Polymer Electrolytes For Application In Electrochemical Devices ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  5. 2018 - 2021, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Sustainable Extraction Of Pectin From The Skins Of Cempedak (artocarpus Integer) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  6. 2017 - 2020, UM Grant - Frontier Research Grant
    Microcellular Extraction From Agro-wastes For Use As Quasi Solid Polymer Electrolytes In Electrochemical Devices ( Co-Researcher)
  7. 2014 - 2017, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Microcapsules for properties enhancement of composite materials ( Postgraduate student)
  8. 2013 - 2016, ScienceFund
    Alkyd core-shell structure for crack-resistant polymeric materials ( Research Assistant)
  9. 2011 - 2012, ScienceFund
    Microencapsulation process for the development of crack resistant dental composites ( Research Assistant)
Private
  1. 2019 - 2021, Private Funding
    Studies Of The Effect And Efficiency Of Commercially Available And Self-syhthesized Nano-size Zno Compound As The Activator For Latex Vulcanization And It's Properties ( Co-Researcher)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Pentaksir Pspm Kimia Matrikulasi Kpm, KPM
    01 Nov 2020 - 01 Nov 2020 (National)
  • Peperiksaan Stpm 2o20 dan Ulangan 1 Stpm 2019, MPM
    01 Dec 2019 - 01 Dec 2019 (National)
  • Pemeriksa Peperiksaan Semester 1 Stpm 2o19 dan Ulangan 1 Stpm 2018, Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia
    01 Dec 2018 - 01 Dec 2018 (National)
  • Pemeriksa Chemistry 1, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia
    01 Dec 2018 - 01 Dec 2018 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

EVENT ORGANISER
  1. HALA TUJU PENDIDIKAN STEM PASCA COVID-19, WEBINAR STEM PASUM 2020, AJK WEBINAR STEM PASUM (National) (07 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2020)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Microencapsulation of a palm oil-based alkyd for self-healing materials, KOLOKIUM PENYELIDIKAN PUSAT ASASI SAINS (KPP 2018), Pusat Asasi Sains Universiti Malaya (University) (06 Apr 2018 - 06 Apr 2018)
  2. Epoxy/alkyd curing reaction for self-healing epoxy coating, International Conference in Science and Engineering of Materials (ICSEM 2018), School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida (International) (06 Jan 2018 - 08 Jan 2018)
  3. COPOLYMER OF MMA AND ALKYD FROM PALM OIL FOR Li+ POLYMER ELECTROLYTE, 6th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS & DEVICES (ICFMD 2017), CENTRE FOR IONICS UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (International) (15 Aug 2017 - 18 Aug 2017)
  4. Alkyd-loaded microcapsules in epoxy: Mechanical properties and epoxy-alkyd curing reaction, 10th International Materials & Technology Conference and Exhibition (IMTCE-ISAPM), Institute of Materials, Malaysia (International) (16 May 2016 - 19 May 2016)
  5. Microcapsules of Poly(urea-formaldehyde) (PUF) Containing alkyd from Palm Oil, 5th International Conference of Functional Material & Devices (ICFMD 2015), Centre of Ionics University of Malaya (International) (04 Aug 2015 - 06 Aug 2015)
  6. Synthesis and Mechanical Properties Evaluation of Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer with Palm Oil based Polyester, Malaysia Polymer International Conference (MPIC), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (International) (21 Oct 2009 - 22 Oct 2009)
  7. Flexural Strength of PMMA Modified with Palm Oil Based Polyol, Department of Chemistry Mini symposium, Faculty of Science, UM , Department of Chemistry, UM (University) (25 Jun 2008 - 25 Jun 2008)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Physicochemical traits of cellulose acetate-based film electrolytes at different degree of substitution for electrochromic devices, 15th International Conference on Frontiers of Polymers and Advanced Materials (ICFPAM 2019), Centre of Ionics University of Malaya, University of Malaya (International) (17 Jun 2019 - 21 Jun 2019)
  2. Preparation of microcapsules containing alkyd resin as core, IUPAC World Polymer Congress (MACRO 2014), International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) & Chemical Society of Thailand  (International) (06 Jul 2014 - 11 Jul 2014)
  3. Preparation of microcapsules containing alkyd resin as core, 5th Trilateral Seminar UM-CU-NUS, Chemistry Department, University of Malaya (International) (11 Feb 2014 - 12 Feb 2014)
  4. Modification of polymethyl methacrylate by a palm oil-based macromer, 16th Malaysian Chemical Congress, Institut Kimia Malaysia (National) (12 Oct 2010 - 14 Oct 2010)
  5. Modification of PMMA dental resin with palm oil based polyol, International Association of Dental Research (IADR) Meeting, Manila, Philippines, International Association of Dental Research (IADR) (International) (05 Oct 2008 - 08 Oct 2008)
  6. Flexural strength of PMMA modified with palm-oil based polyol, 86th General Session & Exhibition of the International Association of Dental Research (IADR) Meeting, Toronto, Canada, International Association of Dental Research (IADR)  (International) (02 Jul 2008 - 05 Jul 2008)
  7. Transverse Strength of PMMA Modified with Palm Oil Based Polyol, International Association of Dental Research (IADR), International Association of Dental Research (IADR) Malaysia Section (National) (28 Feb 2008 - 28 Feb 2008)
OTHERS
  1. Representative of Chemistry Division booth for The 2nd National STEM Seminar, The 2nd National STEM Seminar, National STEM Movement and Centre for Foundation Studies in Science, Universiti Malaya (National) (14 Aug 2019 - 15 Aug 2019)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2020) PhD Conversion Seminar: SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERISATION OF CLAY BASED SODIUM HYBRID SOLID ELECTROLYTE FOR POTENTIAL USE IN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL , (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2020) PhD Proposal Defense: EVALUATION OF A NEW CONDUCTING POLYMER AS A SORBENT FOR REMOVING DYES FROM WASTEWATER , (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2020) Materials Today: Proceedings, (Reviewer)
  4. (2020) Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences (ARFMTS), (Reviewer)
  5. (2019) Proposal Defence of Nur Sofina Mohamad Johari (HMA180019) calon ijazah Sarjana Falsafah Institut Pengajian Termaju (IAS) , (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2019) PhD Proposal Defense of Mazni Mustafa (HVA170024) - Synthesis and characterization of modified magnesium ion conducting Nasicon material , (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2019) PhD Proposal Defense of Nesrain Abdul Jalil Farhan (SVA170062) - Synthesis of fatty amides from extra virgin olive oil and their metal complexes for anti-microbial application , (Internal Examiner)
  8. (2019) PhD Candidature Defense of Priyadarshini Mohan - Phyto-synthesis of metal, metal oxide nanoparticles and its nanocomposites as an effective alternate antimicrobials , (Internal Examiner)
  9. (2018) Journal of Physical Science (USM Press) , (Reviewer)
  10. (2018) Synthesis and biological evaluation of novel chitosan derivatives for biomedical applications , (Internal Examiner)
  11. (2018) Green synthesis of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles and its biological applications , (Internal Examiner)
  12. (2017) Journal of Microencapsulation (Taylor Francis), (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2019) Student Research Mobility/Attachment Program - Adsorption of anthropogenic greenhouse gases (CO2, CH4 and nitrous oxides) using chitosan/biochar-based nanocomposites, Federal University Wukari Taraba State, Nigeria
  2. (2018) 15TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON FRONTIERS OF POLYMERS AND ADVANCED MATERIALS (ICFPAM 2019), CENTRE FOR IONICS UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2023) CELLULOSE DERIVATIVES-BASED POLYMER ELECTROLYTES FROM OIL PALM AGRO-WASTE FOR APPLICATION IN ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICES, MUHAMMAD HAZWAN BIN AHMAD
Master
  1. (2020) CELLULOSE BASED POLYMER ELECTROLYTE FOR USE IN ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICES, CHUA KAI YING
  2. (2020) DEVELOPMENT BIOPOLYMER HYDROGELS FOR USE IN BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS, MAZRINA BINTI MAZLAN
  3. (2019) DEVELOPMENT BIOPOLYMER HYDROGELS FOR USE IN BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS, MAZRINA BINTI MAZLAN
  4. (2019) CELLULOSE BASED POLYMER ELECTROLYTE FOR USE IN ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICES, CHUA KAI YING

TEACHING

Others
  1. (2019) FAD1007 - Chemistry 3
  2. (2018) FAD1007 - Chemistry 3

PATENT/IPR

  • Denture Base Composition
    Patent (National)

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Petugas Pameran Wakil UM dan Pusat Asasi Sains Di Karnival Pendidikan Tinggi Negara, Uitm Shah Alam, (31 Mar 2018 - 01 Apr 2018)