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MAT UZIR BIN WAHIT B. Tech. (Polymer)(USM), M.Eng. (Polymer)(UTM), Ph.D. (Polymer)(USM). MPRIM

PERSONAL PROFILE

Personal Details

Present Position: Associate Professor, Department of Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Natural Resouces Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Skudai, Johor, MALAYSIA Tel: +607-5535909 / +6012-7012001 Fax: +607-558 1463 Email: mat.uzir@fkkksa.utm.my Website: http://www.fkkksa.utm.my/staff/mat.uzir/

Previous Position:

Year Position Field of Work Place of Work

1994-1995 Technologist Tyre technology Sime Darby Tyre Technology Centre, Petaling Jaya.

1995-1997 Process Engineer Injection moulding Philips Electronic Supplies (M) Sdn Bhd, Senai, Johor

1997-1999 Tutor/study leave (MSc)

Polymer Engineering / Composites Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

1999-2003 Lecturer Polymer Engineering Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

April 2001-August 2001 Trainer

High Performance Polymer Technology Course

Osaka Municipal Technology Research Institute, Japan

2003-2006 Study leave (PhD) Polymer Nanocomposites Universiti Sains Malaysia 2006-2007 Lecturer Polymer Engineering Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 2007-2008 Senior Lecturer Polymer Engineering Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Dec 2008-May 2009 Post Doctoral Fellow Materials Engineering MONASH University,

Australia 2008-current Associate Professor Polymer Engineering Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Other responsibilities: Head, Polymer Engineering Laboratory (Teaching)

Webmaster of the Polymer Engineering Department

Home address: No. 20, Jalan Indah 5/9, Taman Bukit Indah, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

Date Appointed: 1999 Date / Place of Birth: Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia Citizenship: Malaysian Languages: Malay, English

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Marital Status: Married (Dr. Jumiah Samid) Academic Background

Year Degree Discipline University 1994 Bachelor of Technology Polymer Technology Universiti Sains Malaysia 1999 Master of Engineering Polymer Composites Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 2006 Doctor of Philosophy Polymer Nanocomposites Universiti Sains Malaysia

Areas of Expertise

Research expertise: Material - advance material, natural fibre composite materials, rubber-toughened polymer,

polymer nanocomposites. Polymer processing Polymer testing and characterization

TEACHING AND SUPERVISION

Teachings Teaching of Postgraduate Subjects (MSc Polymer Technology)

No Course Subjects Semester 1 MSc (Polymer Technology) MKR 1133 - Polymer Physics and

Properties Sem 1 (2006/2007) Sem 1 (2007/2008) Sem 2 (2007/2008) Sem 1 (2008/2009)

2 MSc (Polymer Technology) MKR 1153 – Polymer Technology II Sem 2 (2007/2008) Sem 1 (2008/2009)

3 MSc (Polymer Technology) MKR 1213 – Composites Technology Sem 2 (2006/2007)

Teaching of Undergraduate Subjects

No Course Subjects Semester 1 B.Eng (Chemical-Polymer) SKR 5112 - Mechanical Aspect of

Polymer Engineering Sem 2 (1998/1999) Sem 1 (1999/2000)

2 B.Eng (Chemical-Polymer) SKU 2813 - Technical Drawing Sem 1 (1999/2000) Sem 2 (1999/2000) Sem 1 (2000/2001)

3 B.Eng (Chemical-Polymer) SKR 4332 - Composites Sem 2 (1999/2000) Sem 2 (2000/2001) Sem 1 (2002/2003)

4 B.Eng (Chemical) SKR 4333 – Polymer Composites Sem 1 (2001/2002) Sem 2 (2000/2001)

5 B.Eng (Chemical-Polymer) SKU 2012 – Material Science Sem 1 (2001/2002) 6 B.Eng (Chemical-Polymer) SKR 4513 / SKV 3513 – Polymer

Properties Sem 1 (2006/2007) Sem 1 (2007/2008) Sem 1 (2008/2009)

7 B.Eng (Chemical-Polymer) SKV 3523 - Polymer Rheology and Processing

Sem 2 (2006/2007) Sem 2 (2007/2008)

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Teaching of Undergraduate Subjects (SPACE @ out campus programme)

No Course Subjects Semester 1 Diploma Chemical

Engineering DKK 3312 - Polymer Technology Sem 1 (1999/2000)

Sem 1 (2000/2001) Sem 2 (2002/2003)

2 Diploma Chemical Engineering

DKK 3312 – Material Science Sem 1 (2001/2002)

Teaching of Undergraduate Laboratory

No Course Subjects Semester 1 B.Eng (Chemical-Polymer) SKR 4721 / SKV 3741 - Polymer

Laboratory 2 Sem 1(1999/2000) Sem 2 (2006/2007) Sem 2 (2007/2008)

2 B.Eng (Chemical-Polymer) SKU 3711 – Unit Operation Lab 1 Sem 1 (2002/2003)

3 B.Eng (Chemical-Polymer) SKC 4741/SKF 3731 – Separation Lab 1

Sem 1 (2006/2007) Sem 1 (2007/2008) Sem 1 (2008/2009)

4 Diploma Chemical Engineering

DKK 2711 – Basic Engineering Lab Sem 1 (2007/2008)

Academic Advisor 1. 45 students - Polymer Engineering (SKR)- Batch 1999-2003 2. 55 students - Polymer Engineering (SKR)- Batch 2006-2010

Doctoral Student Supervisions No Name Degree/Topic Period 1 Nor Azaruddin Husni

Nujuddin

Ph.D. (Polymer) Development and Characterization of Foamed Nanocomposites

Started July 2006 - current

2 Mazyiar Sabet (Iran) Ph.D. (Polymer) Halogen free flame retardant polymers for wire and cable by electron beam irradiation.

Started Jan 2007-current.

3 Mazatusziha Ahmad Ph.D. (Polymer) Nanosized Hydroxyapatite Particles Reinforced UHMWPE/HDPE for Biomedical Application.

Started July 2008-current.

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Master Student Supervisions No Name Degree/Topic Period 1 Ching Yern Chee M.Eng. (Polymer)

Mechanical properties and morphological study of NR/HDPE/LLDPE ternary blends

Started July 1999, completed December 2000

2 Fahmi Asyadi Md Yusof M. Eng. (Polymer) Mechanical Properties of ABS/Polycarbonate Blends

Started July 2004-current

3 Harintharavinal A/L Balakrishnan

M. Eng. (Polymer) Topic: Green Nanocomposites (PLA/organoclay)

Started July 2007-current

4 Nursyazrina Sahari M. Eng. (Polymer) Development of PA6/PP nanocomposites for Fishing Net

Started Dec 07-Dec 2008 (withdraw from Dec 2008)

5 Muthmirah Ibrahim

Degree: M. Eng. (Polymer) Development of Natural Rubber Toughened Polyolefin Based Nanocomposites

Started Dis 07-current

6 Muhammad Rasyidi Husin

Degree: M. Eng. (Polymer) Nanosized Hydroxyapatite Particles Reinforced HDPE/MMT for Biomedical Application

Started July 08-current

Master Student Supervisions (By Course)

No Name Degree/Topic Period 1 Sufiyana Akhbar

M. Sc. (Polymer Technology) Mechanical Properties of Polyamide 6/

High Density Polyethylene Nanocomposites

Started May 08 – completed July 08

Undergraduate Supervisions Undergraduate Research Project Supervision

Supervised 38 undergraduate research projects since 1999. Undergraduate Plant Design Project Supervision

Produce 50 000 MT/year ethyl acetate, 1999/2000 Production of 50 000 MT per annum of acrolein (Group 35, 2000/2001)

Industrial Training Supervisions

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1. Industrial Training Supervision June 2000/2001 ( 6 students at the area of Shah Alam, Selangor)

2. Industrial Training Supervision June 2001/2002 (8 students at the area of Kuala Lumpur) 3. Industrial Training Supervision June 2005/2006 (14 students at the area of Negeri Sembilan

and Johor Bahru) 4. Industrial Training Supervision June 2006/2007 (18 students at the area of Malacca) 5. Industrial Training Supervision June 2007/2008 (15 students at the area of Batu Pahat,

Muar, Kluang and Segamat).

Internal Examiner (Viva) Ph.D. Nil

Internal Examiner (First Stage Exam / Proposal) Ph.D. No Student Degree Topic Supervisor Date 1 Agus Arsad Ph.D.

(Polymer)

Mechanical and rheological properties of short glass fibres reinforced PA6/ABS composites.

Assc. Prof. Dr Abdul Razak Rahmat, Prof. Dr. Azman Hassan

15/03/07

2 Lai Jau Choy Ph.D. (Polymer)

Sago Hampas/PVA Biodegradable Blown Films

Assc. Prof. Dr Wan Aizan Wan A.R.

29/08/08

Internal Examiner (Viva) Master Nil

Internal Examiner (First Stage Exam / Proposal) Master No Student Degree Topic Supervisor Date 1 Mohd Faizal

Abd Rahman M.Eng. (Polymer)

Study on controlling mechanism of moisture content in empty fruit bunch fibers during compounding and extrusion of agro-fiber composites profiles

Assc. Prof. Hanizam Sulaiman

16/03/07

2 Mohammed Iqbal Shueb

M. Eng. (Polymer)

The development of rapid soft tooling materials for interchangeable mold insert in injection moulding process.

Assc. Prof. Hanizam Sulaiman

23/03/07

3. Abdul Halim Abdullah

M.Eng. (Mechanical)

Effects of stem length and tapered prosthesis on stress distribution in cemented total hip replacement.

Prof. Dr. Mohd Nasir Tamin

16/04/07

External Examiner (Viva) Nil

Evaluations

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Undergraduate Research Project Evaluation 1. Sem 2, 1998/99 2. Sem 1 and 2, 1999/2000 3. Sem 1 and 2, 2000/01 4. Sem 1 and 2, 2001/02 5. Sem 1, 2002/03 6. Sem 1 and 2, 2006/2007 7. Sem 1 and 2, 2007/2008

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Research

Head of Project (Science Fund) 1. Development of Natural Rubber Toughened Polyolefin Based Nanocomposites. (Vot 79046

– RM 83 600). Dec 2006 – May 2009.

2. Nano-sized Hydroxyapatite Particles Reinforced Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene

for Biomedical Applications (Vot – 79160 – RM 265 630). Dec 07-Nov 09).

Head of Project (FRGS) 1. Surface modification and characterization of local montmorillonite using cationic surfactant

as nanofiller for polypropylene. (Vot 78040 – RM 30 000). Dec 2006 – Nov 2008.

Head of Project (Short Term) 1. Application of Virtual Software in Cost Reduction of Mold Fabrication. January 2001- Jun

2002. (Vot 71681 – RM 15 000). January 2001- Jun 2002. 2. Rubber-Toughened Polypropylene Nanocomposites. (Vot 71927 – RM 11 000). January

2003 - January 2004. 3. PE/PP/Natural rubber ternary blend. (Vot 71527 – RM 20 000). December 1999 – Jun 2001.

Member of Project (IRPA-Long Term) 1. Development of Layered Silicates Montmorillonite Filled Rubber-Toughened

Polypropylene. (Vot 74177 – RM 143,000). Jun 2003 – Jun 2006. Head: Prof. Dr. Azman Hassan

2. Development of Construction Component from Thermoplastics Natural Fibre Composite via

Extrusion and Injection Moulding method. (Vot 74126 – RM 213,000). Jan 2003-Dec. 2005. Head: Assc. Prof. Dr. Abdul Razak Rahmat

Member of Project (Science Fund)

1. Toughness enhancement of green nanocomposites. (Vot 79162 – RM 227 500). Head:

Prof. Dr. Azman Hassan

Member of Project (IRPA-Short Term) 1. Repairability of structural composites. (Vot 71209 – RM 17 000). May 1997 – May 1998.

Head: Assc. Prof. Hanizam Sulaiman

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Member of Project (FRGS)

1. Characterization of glass fibre reinforced polyamide / ABS composites for automotive

application. (Vot 78043 – RM 15 000). Dec 2006 – Nov 2008. Head: Assc. Prof. Dr. Abdul Razak Rahmat

2. Structure-Properties relationship of hybrid Talc/Calcium Carbonate filled impact modified PVC composites. (Vot 78044 – RM 20 000). Dec 2006 – Nov 2008. Head: Prof. Dr. Azman Hassan

Member of Project (Others) 1. Development of PA6/HDPE nanocomposites for fishing net application. Institut Penyelidikan

Perikanan. (Vot 68717-RM 50 000). July 2007-June 2009. Head: Prof. Dr. Azman Hassan Research Projects during Post Doctorate Fellowship (MONASH University) 1. Characterization and Mechanical Properties of Polyamide 6/Organoclay Nanocomposites

Synthesized by in situ Anionic Polymerization Using Rotational Moulding Process (in collaboration with INSA de Lyon, France). December 2008-May 2009

2. Development Biodegradable Cellulose/Montmorillonite Nanocomposites Using Green

Solvents Ionic Liquid (in collaboration with Deakin University, Australia. December 2008-May 2009

WRITING AND PUBLICATION

Thesis

1. Mat Uzir Wahit “ The Effect of Geometrical Parameters on the Repair Efficiency of Glass

Fibre Reinforced Composites”. MSc thesis, UTM, 1998. 2. Mat Uzir Wahit “Rubber-Toughened Polyamide 6/Polypropylene Nanocomposites :

Mechanical, Thermal and Morphological Properties” PhD thesis, USM, 2006.

Refereed International Journals 1. Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit, Ching Yern Chee (2003) Mechanical and Morphological

Properties of PP/NR/LLDPE Ternary Blend – Effect of HVA-2, Polymer Testing, 22: p.281-290

2. Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit and Ching Yern Chee (2005) Mechanical and

Morphological Properties of PP/LLPDE/NR Blends – Effects of Polyoctenamer. Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 44(7): p.1245-1256

3. M.U. Wahit, A. Hassan, Z.A. Mohd Ishak, A. Abu Bakar (2005) The effect of polyethylene-

octene elastomer on the morphological and mechanical properties of polyamide 6 / polypropylene nanocomposites, Polymers and Polymer Composites, 13(8): p.795-806.

4. Lim, J.W, A. Hassan, M. U. Wahit and A.R. Rahmat (2006) Rubber Toughened

Polypropylene Nanocomposite: Effect of Polyethylene Octene Copolymer on Mechanical Properties and Phase Morphology. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 99: p.3441-3450

5. J. W. Lim, A. Hassan, A. R. Rahmat and M. U. Wahit (2006) Morphology, thermal and

mechanical behaviour of polypropylene nanocomposites toughened with poly(ethylene-co-octene). Polymer International, 55(2): p.204-215.

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6. J. W. Lim, A. Hassan, A. R. Rahmat and M. U. Wahit (2006) Mechanical behaviour and fracture toughness evaluation of rubber toughened polypropylene Nanocomposites. Plastics, Rubber and Composites, 35(1): p.37-46

7. Wahit, M. U., Hassan., A., Mohd Ishak, Z. A., Rahmat, A. R., Abu Bakar, A. (2006)

Morphology, Thermal and Mechanical behaviour of Ethylene Octene Copolymer Toughened Polyamide 6/Polypropylene Nanocomposites, Journal of Thermoplastics Composites Materials, 19(5): p.545-567

8. M.U. Wahit, A. Hassan, A.R. Rahmat, Z.A. Mohd Ishak (2006) Morphological and

Mechanical Properties of Rubber-Toughened Polyamide 6/Polypropylene Nanocomposites Prepared by Different Methods of Compounding. Journal of Elastomer and Plastic, 38(3):p.231-248

9. M.U. Wahit, A. Hassan, Z.A. Mohd Ishak, A.R. Rahmat, J.W. Lim (2006) Effect of

Organoclay and Ethylene-Octene Copolymer Inclusion on the Morphology and Mechanical Properties of Polyamide/Polypropylene Blends. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 25(9):p.933-954.

10. A.Hassan, N. Othman, M.U. Wahit, J.W. Lim, A.R. Rahmat, and Z.A.Mohd Ishak (2006)

Maleic Anhydride Polyethylene Octene Elastomer Toughened Polyamide 6 / Polypropylene Nanocomposites: Mechanical And Morphological Properties. Macromolecular Symposia, 239: p. 182-191.

11. Mat Uzir WAHIT, Azman HASSAN, Zainal Ariffin MOHD ISHAK, Abdul Razak RAHMAT,

Norhayani OTHMAN (2006) The effect of rubber type and rubber functionality on the morphological and mechanical properties of rubber-toughened polyamide 6/polypropylene nanocomposites. Polymer Journal, 238(8): p.767-780.

12. Norhayani Othman, Azman Hassan, Abdul Razak Rahmat and Mat Uzir Wahit (2007)

Effect of compatibilizer types on properties of 70:30 polyamide 6/ polypropylene/MMT nanocomposites. International Journal of POLYMERIC MATERIALS,56 (9) p: 893 – 909.

13. Norhayani Othman, Azman Hassan, Abdul Razak Rahmat and Mat Uzir Wahit (2007)

Preparation and Characterisation of Polyethylene-Octene Grafted Maleic Anhydride-Toughened 70:30 PA6/PP/MMT Nanocomposites. Polymers and Polymer Composites, Vol 15, No.3: p. 217-228.

14. J.W. Lim, A. Hassan, A.R. Rahmat and M.U. Wahit (2008) Phase Morphology and

Mechanical Properties of Rubber Toughened Polypropylene: Nanocomposites: Effect of Elastomer Polarity. Journal Polymer–Plastics Technology and Engineering, Vol 47, Issue 4, p. 411 – 419

15. M. U. Wahit, A. Hassan, Z. A. Mohd Ishak, T. Czigány (2009) Ethylene-octene copolymer

(POE) toughened polyamide 6/polypropylene nanocomposites:Effect of POE maleation. eXPRESS Polymer Letters Vol.3, No.5 (2009) 309–319

Refereed National Journals 1. Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit, Ng See How and Yee JoonWee (2000) Effect of Calcium

Carbonate Fillers on Impact Properties of Copolymer Grade Polypropylene Abstract Published in Special Issue of Solid State Materials Journal, November 2000

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2. Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit, Ng See How, Yee Joon Wee (2001) Effect of Calcium Carbonate Fillers on Impact Properties of Copolymer Grade Polypropylene. Journal of Solid State Science and Technology, Malaysia, 9(1&2): p. 95-90.

3. H. Azman, W. Mat Uzir, Y. C. Ching and C. H. Azhari (2003) Effect of Linear Low Density

Polyethylene on The Mechanical Properties and Morphology of Polypropylene/Natural Rubber Blends. Journal of The Institute of Materials Malaysia,4(2): p. 3-18

Refereed International Proceedings 1. M.U. Wahit, Z.A. Mohd Ishak, A. Hassan, J.W. Lim, A. Abu Bakar (2004) The Effect of

Polyethylene-Octene Elastomer Content on The Mechanical Properties and Morphological of Polyamide 6/Polypropylene Blends. Conference proceeding of 4th International Materials Technology Conference & Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur, 23th-25th March 2004. p. 144-150

2. J.W. Lim, A. Hassan, M.U. Wahit and A.R. Rahmat (2004) Rubber Toughened

Polypropylene Nanocomposite: Effect of Compatibilizer Content on Phase Morphology and Mechanical Properties. International Conference and Exhibition on Macromolecular Science and Its impact on Industries (MCC 2004), 27th – 29th Sept 2004, Sunway, Kuala Lumpur

3. N. Othman, A. Hassan , A.R. Rahmat, M.U. Wahit, Rubber-Toughened Polyamide 6 /

Polypropylene Nanocomposites: The effect of maleated polyethylene-octene elastomer on the morphological and mechanical properties. International Conference and Exhibition on Macromolecular Science and Its impact on Industries (MCC 2004), 27th – 29th Sept 2004, Sunway, Kuala Lumpur

4. M.U. Wahit, A. Hassan, Z.A. Mohd Ishak, A.R. Rahmat, J.W. Lim, N. Othman (2005)

Morphological and Mechanical Properties of Rubber-Toughened Nanocomposites, International Conference on Advances in Polymer Blends, Composites , IPNS and Gel: Macro to Nano Scales (ICBC-2005), 21st -23rd March, Kerala, India.

5. A.Hassan, N. Othman, M.U. Wahit, J.W. Lim, A.R. Rahmat, and Z.A.Mohd Ishak (2005)

Maleic Anhydride Polyethylene Octene Elastomer Toughened Polyamide 6 / Polypropylene Nanocomposites: Mechanical And Morphological Properties. Proceeding of the 8th Polymers for Advanced Technologies International Symposium, Budapest, Hungary, 13-16 September 2005

6. M.U. Wahit, A. Hassan, Z.A. Mohd Ishak (2006) The toughness enhancement of polyamide

6 / polypropylene nanocomposites using polyethylene-octene elastomer. International Malaysia-Japan Plastics Conference, 10-11th May 2006, Kuala Lumpur

Refereed National Proceedings 1. Mat Uzir Wahit and Hanizam Sulaiman (1998) Study of the Effect of Geometrical

Parameters on the Repair Efficiency of Composite. Proceed of Regional Conference On Polymeric Materials. USM, Penang, 10th-11th November 1998, p. 67-75.

2. Ching Yern Chee, Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit (2000) Mechanical Properties of

PP/PE/Natural Rubber Blend: A Preliminary Study. Proceed, of National Symposium on Polymeric Materials 2000. USM, Penang, 1st-2nd June 2000, p. 120-128.

3. Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit, Ng See How And Yee Joon Wee (2000) Effect Of Calcium

Carbonate Fillers On Impact Properties of Copolymer Grade Polypropylene. National Conference On Solid State Materials, Johor Bharu, November 2000. Organized by UTM.

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4. Azman Hassan, Mohd Haisha, Mat Uzir Wahit, Sivaneswaran (2001) Mechanical Properties of PP/LLDPE/ENR 50 Blend- Effect of Trans-Polyoctenamer Compatibilizer. Proceed. of National Polymer Symposium 2001. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi,2nd-3rd October 2001 p. 296-305.

5. Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit and Ching Yern Chee (2002) Effect of LLDPE on Impact,

Flexural and Morphological Properties PP/NR Blend. Proceed. 11th. Scientific Conference, Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia, Johor Bahru, 17th-18th December 2002

6. Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit and Abdul Razak Rahmat (2003) Facing the Challenges of

AFTA: The Role of Universities and Research Institutions in the Development of Plastics Industry in Malaysia. “Polymer Industry: Gearing Towards AFTA and WTO” PRIM seminar, Shah Alam, 15th March 2003.

7. J.W. Lim, A. Hassan, M.U. Wahit and A.R. Rahmat (2004) The Effect of Organoclay on

Mechanical, Thermal Properties and Morphology of Rubber Toughened Polypropylene Nanocomposites. Proceeding of National Postgraduate Colloquium on Materials, Minerals & Polymers (MAMIP 2004), 7th-8th Oct. 2004, Penang, p.188-195

8. M.U. Wahit, A. Hassan, Z.A. Mohd Ishak, A.R. Rahmat, J.W. Lim, N. Othman (2004) The

effect of melt intercalation technique on the morphological and mechanical properties of rubber-toughened polyamide 6/polypropylene nanocomposites. Proceeding of National Postgraduate Colloquium on Materials, Minerals & Polymers (MAMIP 2004), 7th-8th Oct. 2004, Penang, p.37-45

9. N. Othman, A. Hassan, A.R. Rahmat, M.U. Wahit (2004) Rubber-Toughened PA6/PP

nanocomposites: Compatibilizing effect on the morphological and mechanical properties. Proceeding of National Post Graduate Colloquium (NAPCOL 2004), 8th – 9th December, Penang p. 70-76

10. M.U. Wahit, J.W. Lim, A. Hassan, Z.A. Mohd Ishak (2004) PA6/PP blends nanocomposites:

The effect of blend ratio on the mechanical properties. Proceeding of National Post Graduate Colloquium (NAPCOL 2004), 8th – 9th December 2004, Penang, p. 96-104

11. M.U. Wahit, A. Hassan, A.R. Rahmat, J.W. Lim (2004) Studies on the Effect of

Polyethylene Octene Elastomer on Polypropylene Nanocomposites: Mechanical Properties and Phase Morphology. Proceeding of 13rd. Scientific Conference and 14th. Annual General Meeting of the Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia, 13-15th December 2004, Bangi, Selangor, p.333-343

12. N. Othman, A. Hassan, A.R. Rahmat, M.U. Wahit (2005) Effect of POE and POE-g-MA on

Impact and Tensile Properties of Polyamide Nanocomposites. National Symposium of Polymeric Materials 2005, 23rd -24th August 2005, Bangi, Selangor.

13. M.U. Wahit, A. Hassan, Y.F. Koay, N. Othman and M.Mokhtar (2006) TOUGHENING

POLYAMIDE 6 NANOCOMPOSITES WITH MALEIC ANHYDRIDE GRAFTED POLYETHYLENE OCTENE .VIth National Symposium on Polymeric Materials 2006 (NSPM 2006 )13-14 December 2006, Subang Jaya, Malaysia

14. Norhayani Othman, Azman Hassan, Abdul Razak Rahmat and Mat Uzir Wahit (2006)

PRELIMINARY STUDIES ON MALEATED POLYETHYLENE-OCTENE ELASTOMER MODIFIED POLYAMIDE 6 / POLYPROPYLENE (70:30) NANOCOMPOSITES. VIth National Symposium on Polymeric Materials 2006 (NSPM 2006 )13-14 December 2006, Subang Jaya, Malaysia.

15. Mazyiar Sabet, Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit (2007),Thermal and Flammability

Properties of Aluminium Trihydrate Filled LDPE (2007). Vth National Symposium on Polymeric Materials 2007 (NSPM 2007 )27-28 Nov 2007, UniKL, Kuala Lumpur.

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16. Harintharavimal Balakrishnan, Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit (2008), Preliminary Studies

on Montmorillonite (MMT) Filled Polylactic Acid/LLDPE Nanocomposites. Regional Annual Fundamental Science Seminar (RAFSS 2008), 27-29 May 2008, Ibnu Sina Institute, UTM, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Paper/Other Presentation 1. Mazyiar Sabet, Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit (2007). Modified effects of LDPE/EVA

blends by electron beam irradiation. RAFSS 2007 and ICoMS 2007May 28-29, 2007, Ibnu Sina Institute for Fundamental Science Studies Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

2. Hassan, M.U.Wahit, A.R. Rahmat, J.W.Lim, N.Othman (2005) Rubber-toughened polymer

nanocomposites: Current research at UTM. Paper presented during the launching of PRIM-UTM student chapter, 10th sept 2005, UTM, Skudai, Johor.

Final Report of Research

1. Mechanical Properties and Morphology of Polyethylene (PE) and modified Polyethylene

(mPE) blended with Polyamide (2001) submitted to Osaka Municipal Technical Research Institute, Osaka, Japan. (completed the course of High Performance Polymer Technology 14th May – 3rd August, 2001)

2. PE/PP/Natural rubber ternary blend. Vot 71527 (2001) submitted to RMC, UTM 3. Rubber-Toughened Polypropylene Nanocomposites. Vot 71927 (2005) submitted to RMC,

UTM.

Module 1. Mat Uzir Wahit. Polymeric Materials – Thermoplastics and Thermoset, 2001. Short Course

Module on Introduction to Polymer Materials Courses organized by CEPP on 6-7 February 2001

2. Mat Uzir Wahit. Polymer Processing, 2001. Short Course Module on Introduction to

Polymer Technology Courses organized by CEPP on 13-14 March 2001 3. Mat Uzir Wahit. Testing of FRP Composites, 2007. Short Course Module on GFRP

Composite Technology Courses organized by CENFED, Universiti Malaysia Pahang and PUSKOM, UTM on 21-25th May 2007.

Editor/Reviewer for Journal/Proceeding

International 1. Nanocomposites fibers of poly(ethylene terephthalate) with monmorillonite and mica, XXX,

2005, Polymer International. 2. Synthesis and Properties of Poly(butylene succinate)/Epoxy Group Functionalized

Organoclay, XXX, 2006. Polymer International. 3. Structure and Properties of Epoxidized Natural Rubber / Organoclay Nanocomposites,

Xiaoping Wang, Demin Jia, Yukun Chen. Mei Chen, 2007, Polymer International.

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National (Malaysia) 1. Polyamide 6/polypropylene/organoclay nanocomposites: influence of organoclay and

compatibilizer on tensile and morphology properties, XXX, 2003, Jurnal Teknologi 2. Cure characteristics and mechanical properties of natural rubber/organoclay

nanocomposites, XXX 2003, Jurnal Teknologi 3. Stress-strain, morphological and rheological properties of radiation-crosslinked PVC/ENR

blend, XXX 2006, Malaysian Polymer Journal 4. The flexural and morphology properties of a-alumina filled epoxy composites, XXX 2006,

Malaysian Polymer Journal 5. Evaluating The Degradation of Poly-β-(hydroxybutyrate) and Poly- β -(hydroxybutyrate-co- β

-valerate) Blended with Cellulose Triacetate, XXX 2006, Malaysian Polymer Journal. 6. Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Poly(Butylene Terephthalate/ Organo-MMT

Nanocomposites, Chow WS, 2007, Malaysian Polymer Journal. 7. LDPE-Nanoclay composites: The effect of poly(acrylic acid) on the tensile properties,

morphology and water absorption, Supri A.G., Salmah H., Hazwan K, 2008, Malaysian Polymer Journal.

8. Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Conductive Polymer Composites based on

Polystyrene, M.Zafar Iqbal, G.M. Mamoor, Tariq Bashir , M.Shafiq Irfan, M. Bilal Manzoor, 2008, Malaysian Polymer Journal

9. The Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Composites Based on Self-Reinforced Polypropylene

HOO TIEN KUAN1, WESLEY CANTWELL1 AND MD. AKIL HAZIZAN2, 2008, Malaysian Polymer Journal

National Journal Editor

1. Malaysian Polymer Journal (online at www.fkkksa.utm.my/mpj), Year 2006 - current

Professional Short Course Instructor 1. Introduction to Polymer Materials, organized by CEPP, UTM (6-7th February 2001) 2. Introduction to Polymer Technology, organized by CEPP, UTM (13-14th March 2001) 3. Design and Testing of Composite Products 2003, organized by Composites Centre,

PUSKOM, UTM (18-19 Feb 2003). 4. GFRP Composite Technology Courses for IKBN Staff organized by CENFED, Universiti

Malaysia Pahang and Composites Center (PUSKOM), UTM (21-25th May 2007) 5. Fibreglass Boat Constructions organized by Marine Technology Laboratory and Composite

Centre, UTM, UTM (18-22nd June 2007) 6. Advance Polymer Composite Courses for MPJBT Staff and contractor organized by MPJBT

(Johor Bahru Central City Council) (3rd July 2007).

CONSULTANCY AND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

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National Contract Research 1. Research Title: Development of Inhaler for Department of Pharmacy, Hospital Kulai, Johor

Sponsor: UTM Head: Dr. Mat Uzir Wahit Value: RM 12,000 Period: June – December 2000

2. Research Title: Malaysian Standard for PEX Pipes with Plastrade Sdn. Bhd. Sponsor: Plastrade Sdn Bhd Head: En. Abdul Aziz Kadir Value: RM 20,000 Period: Jan – June 2001

Appointments at National Level

1. Independent Evaluator for Technology Acquisition Fund (TAF) Application (MTDC)

Acquisition of Technology Licensing for the Production of Wood Polymer Composites by B & Z Plastic Industry Sdn Bhd, June 2004

2. Technical Committee for Technofund Evaluation – Cluster Industry, MTDC (18-20 September 2006).

3. Technical Committee for Sciencefund Evaluation – Cluster Industry, MTDC (19 September

2006). 4. Technical Committee for Standard development working group of PVC-C pipes and Fittings,

SIRIM (May 2007– May 2008). 5. Secretary of the PRIM-Southern Section (2002-2008) 6. Managing Editor – Malaysian Polymer Journal (PRIM national journal) (2005-current). 7. Advisory Committee for Kolej Kemahiran Tinggi MARA (Diploma in Plastics Processing)

(August 2007) 8. Webmaster of the Plastics and Rubber Institute of Malaysia (July 2007 – July 2008) 9. Deputy Chairman of the PRIM-Southern Section (2008-current)

Appointments at University Level 1. Committee Member for Composites Center (PUSKOM), UTM, Jan 1999 – present 2. Committee Member for Composite Short Courses organized by Composites Centre

PUSKOM, UTM, 2-3 Oct 2001 3. Committee Member (Head of Exhibition) for UTM open day and Convocation (15-17 March

2002) 4. Committee Member (Treasurer) for short course on Design and Testing of Composite

Products 2003, organized by Composites Centre, PUSKOM, UTM (18-19 Feb 2003) 5. Committee Member (Secretary) for 3rd National symposium on Polymeric Materials 2002

(30-31 Dec 2002)

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6. Committee Member (Secretary) for the launching of PRIM-UTM student chapter and half

day seminar jointly organized by PRIM Southern Section, PRIM-UTM Student Chapter and Department of Polymer Engineering, UTM 10th Sept 2005, UTM, Skudai, Johor.

7. Committee Member (Secretary) for the launching of Malaysian Polymer Journal and half

day seminar jointly organized by PRIM Southern Section, PRIM-UTM Student Chapter and Department of Polymer Engineering, UTM 16th Sept 2006, UTM, Skudai, Johor.

8. Head of Training and Seminar Unit of Composites Center (PUSKOM), UTM, 16th July 2007

– 15th July 2009.

Appointments at Department/Faculty Level 1. Head of Polymer Engineering Laboratory, Department of Polymer Engineering, March 1999 –

Sept 2002

2. Committee Member for Research Management Committee (JKPP) (May 1999 – May 2001) 3. Committee Member for Technical Writing Workshop (June 1999) 4. Committee Member for Faculty Welfare and Recreation Committee (Sessi 1999/2001) 5. Committee Member for Faculty Welfare and Recreation Committee (Sessi 2001/2003) 6. Editor for the faculty buletin (MINDA FKKKSA) (2000) 7. Committee Member for the Student Welfare Unit (Unit Bimbingan dan Rundingan Pelajar,

UBRP, FKKKSA) (2001-2003) 8. Committee Member for One Day Programme with JKPP Faculty (Nov 1999) 9. Committee Member for Faculty Family Day (6-7 May 2000) 10. Committee Member for the FKKKSA Indoor Game Event (11 Nov 2000) 11. Committee Member for ‘Malam Gemilang Fakulti’ (31 Dec 2001) 12. Coordinator for the student Industrial Training Programme (Dept. of Polymer Engineering)

(1 April 2006 – 30 April 2008) 13. Committee Member for the Final Exam Paper Evaluator for faculty (1 Feb 2007- 31 Jan

2008). 14. Head of Polymer Processing and Testing Laboratory, Department of Polymer Engineering

(March 2007 – March 2008) 15. Webmaster of the Department of Polymer Engineering (March 2007 – current). 16. Committee Member for Faculty Welfare and Recreation Committee (Sessi 2007/2009) 17. Head of Polymer Engineering Laboratory (Teaching), Department of Polymer Engineering

(March 2008 – current) 18. Deputy Director for the programme of “Sharing Experiences with SKR Alumni” (5th April

2008)

19. Director for ½ Day Seminar of PRIM (18th October 2008)

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Professional Memberships / Associations 1. Associates Member of Plastics and Rubber Institute of Malaysia. Membership No. A0129

(2000-2003) 2. Member of Plastics and Rubber Institute of Malaysia, Membership No. 300-N29 (2003

current)

Opening Speech, Forum Panel, Fasilitator

1. Fasilitator, Bengkel Memupuk Kesedaran untuk pelajar tahun 1 (Motivational Programme

for the first year students) organized by Student Welfare Unit (UBRP), Block N 29 - FKKKSA, UTM (3/3/07)

2. Jury for Public Speaking Competition organized by PRIM-UTM student chapter, Block N 29

- FKKKSA, UTM (10/3/07)

PROFESSIONALISM AND SELF DEVELOPMENT Professional Course / Seminar / Training / Forum / Conference Attended Related to Self Development 1. Backgrounds of the injection moulding process, organized by Philips Singapore Pte Ltd,

Singapore (12th -13th October 1995). 2. Composite bonded repair technology, organized by Defence Technology Centre, Ministry of

Defence Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur (5th -7th May 1998). 3. Technical Writing Workshop (15-16th June 1999) 4. Translation Workshop (18-19th May 1999) 5. Kursus SLAB (19-30th May 1999) 6. Basic Occupational first aid programme (12-13th August 1999) 7. Kursus Penilaian Prestasi Staf (13-14th Oct 1999) 8. Penilaian Tahap Kecekapan, TK 3 (19 – 27th June 2006) 9. Article writing in Journal (11th September 2007) 10. Penilaian Tahap Kecekapan, TK 5 (5-13th December 2007)

Professional Course / Seminar / Training / Forum / Conference Attended Related to Research and Development 1. High Performance Polymer Technology at OSAKA Municipal Technical Research Institute,

organized by Japan International Cooperation Agency, Osaka, Japan (25th Apr.- 3rd Aug. 2001).

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2. Fracture toughness of nanocomposites at Department of Polymer Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary (19th – 30th Sept 2005).

3. Post-Doctorate Fellow at Department of Materials Engineering, MONASH University,

Australia (1st Dec 2008-30th May 2009)

Professional Course / Seminar / Training / Forum / Conference Attended Related to Teaching and Learning 1. Teaching Module Writing, UTM (23-24 May 2000) 2. Test Development in Teaching (11-12 Julai 2000) 3. E-learning (9 Oct 2001) 4. Education Seminar (7 Nov 2001) 5. E-Learning (20th – 21st June 2007) 6. Writing Course Outcome For OBR (24th April 2007). 7. Adult learning, UTM (16th January 2008)

AWARDS 1. PETRONAS Scholarship for undergraduate study (1990-1994) 2. SLAB-UTM Scholarship for MSc study (1997-1999)

3. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) scholarship for High Performance Polymer

Technology course at OSAKA, Japan (25th Apr.- 3rd Aug. 2001) 4. SLAB-UTM Scholarship for PhD study (2003-2006) 5. Excellent Services Awards 2006 awarded by UTM

6. Post-Doctorate Merit Scholarship awarded by Islamic Development Bank, Jeddah, KSA for

post doctorate study at MONASH University, Australia (Dec 2008-May 2009)

REFEREES Prof. Dr. Azman Hassan Faculty of Chemical & Natural Resources Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malasia, 81310 UTM Skudai, Johor, Malaysia Email: azmanh@fkkksa.utm.my Prof. Dr. Zainal Arifin Mohd Ishak School of Material and Mineral Resources Engineering Universiti Sains Malaysia, Engineering Campus, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia. Email: zarifin@eng.usm.my