Curriculum Vitae

DR. ZAINAL ABIDIN BIN ALI

Senior Lecturer
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BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Zainal Abidin is a senior lecturer at Pusat Asasi Sains Universiti Malaya (PASUM).

His researches focus on the synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles, with a particular emphasis on their antimicrobial, photocatalytic, photonics and morphological properties.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • Doctoral Degree (PhD), (Fizik)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MASTER DEGREE, (Fizik)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • BSc (Physics), (Fizik)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA KHAS PENGANJURAN: 8th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS AND DEVICES, 2024 (ICFMD – 2024)
    05 Dec 2023 - 08 Aug 2024 (International)
  • UNIT PENYELIDIKAN
    03 Oct 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 (Physics Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • JAWATANKUASA KESELAMATAN & KESIHATAN PEKERJA (JKKP) PUSAT ASASI SAINS UNIVERSITI MALAYA
    03 Oct 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 (Physics Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • JAWATANKUASA KURIKULUM FAKULTI PUSAT ASASI SAINS UNIVERSITI MALAYA
    03 Oct 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 (Physics Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • JAWATANKUASA PENGURUSAN KUALITI
    03 Oct 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 (Physics Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Committee Members
    28 Mar 2023 - 09 Feb 2024 (Faculty)
  • Coordinator
    12 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 (Physics Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • AHLI TASKFORCE BENGKEL PELAN STRATEGIK ASASI SAINS UNIVERSITI MALAYA
    02 Jun 2023 - 04 Jun 2023 (Physics Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Committee Members
    01 Aug 2022 - 31 May 2023 (Physics Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA PENILAIAN KEWANGAN PEROLEHAN BEKALAN/PERKHIDMATAN MELEBIHI RM50,000 (C.I.U.M)
    18 Jan 2023 - 06 Apr 2023 (Department of Physics, Faculty of Science)
  • AJK PENGAKREDITASIAN SEMULA PROGRAM ASASI SAINS (PASUM)
    26 Oct 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 (Physics Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Task Force Member
    26 Oct 2022 - 05 Feb 2023 (Faculty)
  • Committee Members
    23 Aug 2022 - 25 Aug 2022 (International)
  • Committee Members
    13 Jul 2022 - 21 Jul 2022 (Faculty)
  • Head of Unit
    02 Apr 2021 - 19 Jul 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Head of Unit
    04 Jun 2021 - 11 Jul 2022 (Faculty)
  • Committee Members
    15 Jun 2022 - 16 Jun 2022 (Faculty)
  • AJK Jawatankuasa Persidangan, Penyelidikan & Penerbitan PASUM
    10 Jul 2020 - 09 Jul 2021 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • AJK Jawatankuasa Rayuan PASUM
    10 Jul 2020 - 09 Jul 2021 (Faculty)
  • AJK Jawatankuasa Penilaian Dan Pemantauan Kantin PASUM
    10 Jul 2020 - 09 Jul 2021 (Faculty)
  • AJK Jawatankuasa Keselematan Dan Kesihatan (JKK)/Pasukan Tindakan Kecemasan PASUM
    10 Jul 2020 - 09 Jul 2021 (Faculty)
  • AJK Jawatankuasa Bersama Pusat, Pelajar & Pensyarah (JBPPP), Program Asasi
    10 Jul 2020 - 09 Jul 2021 (Faculty)
  • AJK Jawatankuasa Kaji Selidik
    10 Jul 2020 - 09 Jul 2021 (Faculty)
  • Pengerusi Bersama Jawatankuasa Jadual Waktu
    14 Sep 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 (Physics Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Ahli ERT Covid 19 PASUM
    28 Sep 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 (Physics Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • AJK 3RD INTERNATIONAL STEM SEMINAR 2020/2021
    09 Oct 2020 - 26 May 2021 (International)
  • AJK MSKP 2020/2021
    24 Jun 2020 - 26 Aug 2020 (Faculty)
  • AJK Biro Aturcara & Protokol Majlis Anugerah Emas PASUM 2019/2020
    30 Jan 2020 - 15 Feb 2020 (Faculty)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA PELAN STRATEGIK PUSAT ASASI SAINS, UNIVERSITI MALAYA, MEMBER
    2021 to present (University)
  • CENTRE FOR IONICS UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (C.I.U.M), ACADEMIC MEMBER
    2020 to present (University)
  • PERTUBUHAN INISIATIF HIJAU, DEPUTY CHAIRMAN
    Since 2020 (National)
  • KETUA UNIT KEBAJIKAN & KAUNSELING, PRESIDENT/ CHIEF
    2021 to 2022 (University)
  • MENTAL HEALTH LIAISON OFFICER, FELLOW
    2021 to 2022 (University)
  • AHLI PERSATUAN SEJARAH MALAYSIA, MEMBER
    2020 to 2022 (National)
  • PELAKSANA PASUM BUDDY GROUP, MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • INNOVATION COMPETITION
    STEM FOUNDATION CENTER, UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA TERENGGANU, 2021 (National)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Kamaruddin, Nur Nasyita Binti; Adnan, Syed Bahari Ramadzan Syed; Ali, Zainal Abidin; Venkatraman, Gopinath; Mashghan, Maryam Mohammed (2024). Structural, mechanical and antibacterial properties of Mg2Sio4-clay based nanoparticles for biomedical application, JOURNAL OF THE AUSTRALIAN CERAMIC SOCIETY. . doi:10.1007/s41779-024-01080-0
  2. Asghar, M., Omar, R. A., Yahya, R., Yap, A. U., Ali, Z. A., Chua, K. Y., & Azzahari, A. D. (2021). EFFECT OF GLUTATHIONE INCORPORATION ON THE BIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SILVER DIAMINE FLUORIDE. Fluoride, 54(1), 5-14.
Scopus
  1. Kamaruddin N.N.B., Adnan S.B.R.S., Ali Z.A., Venkatraman G., Mashghan M.M. (2024). Structural, mechanical and antibacterial properties of Mg2Sio4-clay based nanoparticles for biomedical application, Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society. . doi:10.1007/s41779-024-01080-0
  2. Ali Z.A., Shudirman I., Yahya R., Venkatraman G., Hirad A.H., Ansari S.A. (2022). Green Synthesis of ZnO Nanostructures Using Pyrus pyrifolia: Antimicrobial, Photocatalytic and Dielectric Properties, Crystals. 12(12). doi:10.3390/cryst12121808
Others
  1. Asghar, M., Omar, R. A., Yahya, R., Yap, A. U., Ali, Z. A., Chua, K. Y., & Azzahari, A. D. (2021). Effect of glutathione incorporation on the biochemical properties of silver diamine fluoride. Fluoride. 54(1), 5-14.
  2. Ali, Z. A., Roslan, M. A., Yahya, R., Sulaiman, W. Y. W., & Puteh, R. (2016). Eco-friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles and its larvicidal property against fourth instar larvae of Aedes aegypti. IET nanobiotechnology, 11(2), 152-156.
  3. Ahmad, H., Lee, C. S. J., Ismail, M. A., Ali, Z. A., Reduan, S. A., Ruslan, N. E., Harun, S. W. 2016. Tunable Q-switched fiber laser using zinc oxide nanoparticles as a saturable absorber Applied Optics
  4. Ahmad, H., Lee, C. S. J., Ismail, M. A., Ali, Z. A., Reduan, S. A., Ruslan, N. E., ... & Harun, S. W. (2016). Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles as saturable absorber in passively Q-switched fiber laser . Optics Communications, 381, 72-76.
  5. Ahmad, H., Reduan, S. A., Ali, Z. A., Ismail, M. A., Ruslan, N. E., Lee, C. S. J., Puteh, R. & Harun, S. W. (2016). C-Band Q-Switched Fiber Laser Using Titanium Dioxide (TiO 2) As Saturable Absorber. IEEE Photonics Journal, 8(1), 1-7.
  6. Ahmad, H., Ruslan, N. E., Ali, Z. A., Reduan, S. A., Lee, C. S. J., Shaharuddin, R. A., ... & Ismail, M. A. (2016). Ag-nanoparticle as a Q switched device for tunable C-band fiber laser . Optics Communications, 381, 85-90.
  7. Ahmad, H., Ruslan, N. E., Ismail, M. A., Ali, Z. A., Reduan, S. A., Lee, C. S. J., Harun, S. W. 2016. Silver nanoparticle-film based saturable absorber for passively Q-switched erbium-doped fiber laser (EDFL) in ring cavity configuration Laser Physics
  8. Ali, Z.A., Yahya, R., Sekaran, S.D., Puteh, R. (2016) Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using apple extract and its antibacterial properties. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering 2016, 4102196
  9. Ali, Z. A., Yahya, R., & Puteh, R. (2015). Antibacterial polymer based transparent coating for elimination of Staphylococcus aureus. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 195, 2218-2220.
  10. Ali, Z. A., Ismail, W. A., Le, C. F., Jindal, H. M., Yahya, R., Sekaran, S. D., Puteh, R. (2014). Antibacterial Coating for Elimination of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli. Journal of Nanomaterials.
  11. Ali, Z. A., Ismail, W. A., & Puteh, R. (2013). Synthesis of ZnO Nanowires for Hydrogen Sensor Application Using Simple Heating Technique. Advanced Materials Research (Vol. 652, pp. 272-277). Trans Tech Publications.
  12. Ismail, W. A., Ali, Z. A., & Puteh, R. (2013). Transparent nanocrystallite silver for antibacterial coating. Journal of Nanomaterials, 2013, 54.
  13. Ismail, W. A., Ali, Z. A., & Puteh, R. (2012). Optical and physical properties of methyltrimethoxysilane transparent film incorporated with nanoparticles. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2012.
Books
  1. Dr. Izlina Supaat, Dr. Norazlin Zainal, Dr. Ungku Ferwani Salwa Ungku Ibrahim, Dr. Syed Bahari Ramadzan Syed Adnan, Pn. Hashlina Rusdi, Pn. Norhafiza Muda, Dr. Aisyah Hartini Jahidin, Dr. Salmiah Ibrahim, Dr. Mohd Fahmi Azman, Dr. Zainal Abidin Ali, En. Hafizul Mat, En. Naharudin Mustafa (2021). Pre-University Physics, SAP Publications (M) Sdn Bhd

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2023 - 2025, UM International Collaboration Grant
    Biosynthesis Of Selenium Nanoparticles Using Corn Husk Extracts As Renewable Alternative Drug For Colorectal Cancer ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2019 - 2023, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Influence Of Different Cation Doping On Structural Stability And Conductivity Of Na4sio4 Solid Electrolytes Synthesis Using Halloysite Natural Clay ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2020 - 2023, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Development Of Clay Based Bioceramics And Antibacterial Polymeric Coating For Implants Applications ( Principal Investigator(PI))

PAPER PRESENTED

EVENT ORGANISER
  1. ., 3rd International STEM Seminar 2021, Pusat Asasi Sains Universiti Malaya (International) (25 May 2021 - 25 May 2021)
  2. -, Webinar STEM (PASUM) 2020: Hala Tuju Pendidikan STEM Pasca COVID-19, Pusat Asasi Sains Universiti Malaya (National) (18 Dec 2020 - 18 Dec 2020)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Penilai Dalam Frgs 2024, University, (Reviewer)
  2. (2023) Panel Penilai Bagi Pembentangan Seminar Proposal Defence Phd (Mohd Asyraf Bin Shamsuddin), University, (Reviewer)
  3. (2022) Research Proposal Submission Template for Petronas-Academia Collaboration, National, (Reviewer)
  4. (2022) Reviewing a Manuscript, Entitled "Overview of Anti-Oxidative and Anti-Bacterial Properties of Different Nanoparticles in The Food Industry: a Review Article", International, (Reviewer)
  5. (2021) Pemeriksa Dalam Untuk Tesis Pelajar Priyadarshini Sakthi Mohan (Sva170063 / 17014282/1), University, (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2020) Reviewer for the journal of "ADVANCED RESEARCH IN FLUID MECHANICS AND THERMAL SCIENCES (ARFMTS) ", (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2020) Principal Investigator, Centre for Ionics University of Malaya (C.I.U,M), University
Contribution to event
  1. (2022) Panelist for Pasum Kick-Start Programme (27th July 2022), University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2021) Penasihat Pelajar Untuk Projek Sambutan Maulidur Rasul, University, (Event Organiser)
  3. (2021) Bengkel Latihan Kepada Mental Health Liaison Officer (Mhlo), University, (Participant)
  4. (2021) Workshop On How to Do Research in Stem Education, University, (Participant)
  5. (2021) Bengkel Latihan Mental Health Liaison Officer(Mhlo), University, (Participant)
  6. (2021) Pemberi Taklimat/ Pengendali Slot Bagi Minggu Suai Kenal Pelajar (Mskp) 2021/2022, University, (Course Facilitator)
  7. (2021) Master of Ceremony for Technical Workshop Involving Speakers from Guidewire, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  8. (2021) AJK Penerbitan 3rd International Stem Seminar, International, (Event Organiser)
Mentoring
  1. (2023) Advisor for Gki1001 Independent Research (Muhammad Harith Ikhwan Bin Sahizan - U2100646/2), University, (Co-curriculum Advisor)
  2. (2023) Advisor for Gki1001 Independent Research (Adam Bin Feisal - U2100636/2), University, (Co-curriculum Advisor)
  3. (2023) Advisor for Gki1001 Independent Research (Mohamad Akram Bin Samsudin - U2100569), University, (Co-curriculum Advisor)
  4. (2022) Penasihat Akademik Pelajar, University, (Mentor)
  5. (2021) Pasum Buddy Group (Pbg), University, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
  1. (2024) THE STUDY ON STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL, BIOLOGICAL AND ANTIBACTERIAL PROPERTIES ON NOVEL CLAY BASED FORSTERITE FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATION, NUR NASYITA KAMARUDDIN
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2022) Synthesis and characterization of bio ceramic materials for potential used in biomedical applications

TEACHING

Others
  1. (2023) FAD1020 - Basic Physics 1
  2. (2023) FAD1022 - Basic Physics 2
  3. (2023) FAD1021 - Practical Physics 1
  4. (2023) FAD1023 - Practical Physics 2
  5. (2022) FAD1020 - Basic Physics 1
  6. (2022) FAD1011 - Physics 3
  7. (2022) FAD1012 - Physics 4
  8. (2022) FAD1021 - Practical Physics 1
  9. (2021) FAD1009 - Physics 1
  10. (2021) FAD1010 - Physics 2
  11. (2021) FAD1011 - Physics 3
  12. (2021) FAD1012 - Physics 4