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SCHOOL OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING – UNIMAP

RESEARCH EXPERTISE

Ts. Dr. Azlin Fazlina Osman PhD (Univ. of Queensland, Australia), MSc (USM),B.Eng (USM).

School of Materials EngineeringUniversiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)email: [email protected]; Tel: +6013-5308967

Research areas: Polymer Science & Engineering, Nanotechnology, BiomaterialsSpecific Areas: Polymer Nanocomposites, Biocomposites, Biodegradable Polymers, Conductive Polymers, Materials Chemistry, Structure-Property Relationships of Polymers, Biomedical Polymers, Geopolymer, Clays and Nanoclays.

Research topics (previous and ongoing projects):1. “Polyurethane nanocomposites for biomedical applications: Investigations of engineered nanofillers on the morphological response to

uniaxial deformation” [Grant: Australian Synchrotron from Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) 2. “Preparation and Properties of PLA/Natural Fiber Biocomposites.” [UniMAP short term grant]3. “Fabrication of Conductive Polypropylene Composite” [UniMAP Short Term Grant ]4. “Nanocomposites Io Expand Application of Non-metallic materials” [Grant: International Grant by Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia.]5. “Exfoliation of montmorillonite (MMT) nanofiller using sequential pre-dispersing technique for biostability enhancement of biomedical

ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) nanocomposites” [Grant: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia.]6. “Cytotoxicity studies on nanofiller and polymer based nanocomposites for biomedical applications.” [collaboration with UMT /UnisZA

researchers]7. “Elucidating the Toughening Mechanism of Biodegradable Thermoplastic Starch Biocomposite Incorporating the Optimized Ratio of

Hybrid Natural Cellulose / Bentonite Fillers” [Grant: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia.]8. Dual-Functionalization of Nanocrystalline Dolomite to Improve Matrix-Nanofiller Interactions and Mechanical Performance of Biomedical

Poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) Nanocomposites [Grant: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia.]

9. Studies on Poly(vinyl chloride) / Poly(ethylene oxide) / Polyaniline Conductive Films for Electronic Packaging /Sensor

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Dr. Farah Farhana ZainalPh.D (UniMAP), B. Eng. (Hons.) (UniMAP)


Research areas: Metallurgy and Materials Engineering

Specific Areas: Metallurgy, Corrosion in Geopolymer, Corrosion Protection, Materials Characterization, Surface Coating, Construction Materials

Research topics (Ongoing projects):1. The Passive Layer Growth Mechanism of Corrosion-Resistant Steel Rebar in Geopolymer Materials (National grant: FRGS – Ongoing)2. Development Corrosion Protection of Reinforcement Bar Embedded in Geopolymer Concrete by Potential Zero Charge Method (Epzc)

(National grant: FRGS – Ongoing)3. Hybrid Geopolymer Coating (HGC) as Corrosion Control for Concrete Structures in Marine Application (International grant: Universitas

Negeri Makassar, Indonesia – Ongoing)


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Specific Areas: Lead-free solder materials, Corrosion, Electronic packaging materials, Surface mount technology, Intermetallics, Alloying.

Research topics (previous and ongoing projects):

1. Corrosion Control Through Novel Nickel Coated Nano Precipitate Calcium Carbonate Additions For of Sn-Zn Solder (National grant: FRGS– On-going (Projectleader))

2. Corrosion Study on Sn-9(5Al-Zn) Solder via Potentiodynamic Polarization (National grant: RAGS– 2016 (Project leader))

3. Investigation of Oxidation Kinetics and Oxide Growth Mechanisms in Developing Protective Oxide Layer of Superheater Materials in Alkali Salt Environment(National grant: FRGS– On-going (Team member))

4. Selective Electrochemical Etching Mechanism of Sn-Ag-Cu-Graphene Composite Solder (National grant: FRGS– 2019 (Team member))

5. Intermetallic Growth Kinetics and Wettability Interactions of a Novel Lead-free Thin Microalloyed Sn-Cu Coating (National grant: FRGS– On-going (Team member))

6. Corrosion Investigation of Lead-Free Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu Solder in Acidic Condition (UniMAP grant: STG– 2017, (Project leader))

7. Thermal Properties Investigation of Novel Ternary Sn-x(5Al-Zn) Alloy (UniMAP grant: STG– 2017 (Project leader))


Dr. Muhammad Firdaus Mohd NazeriPhD, M. Sc, B.Eng (USM).

School of Materials EngineeringUniversiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)

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School of Materials Engineering

Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)

Email: [email protected]

Research Areas: Nanomaterials, Functional Materials

Specific Areas: Photocatalyst, self-cleaning materials, nanocarrier,

magnetic nanoparticles

Research Topics (previous and ongoing project)

1. Multifunctional magnetic core nanoparticles

2. Recyclable photocatalyst

3. Nanoparticles for waste-water treament

4. Self-cleaning geopolymer

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Dr Norsuria Mahmed

PhD in Materials Science (Aalto Univ, Finland)

MSc. in Material Engineering (USM)

B.Eng in Mineral Resources Eng (USM)


Dr. Norainiza SaudPhD (UKM), M.Eng (USM),B.Eng (USM).

School of Materials EngineeringUniversiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)email: [email protected] ; Tel: +6012-6753590


Specific Areas: Lead-free solder materials, Composite, alloys, microstructure studies.

Research topics (previous and ongoing projects):1. Development of A Robust Novel Lead Free Sn-base Composite Solder 2. Development of a robust sn-cu based lead-free solder paste3. Fundamental Study of Robust Novel Lead Free Sn-0.7Cu/Si3N4 Hybrid Nanocomposite Solder4. Intermetallic Growth Kinetics and Wettability Interactions of a Novel Lead-free Thin Microalloyed Sn-Cu Coating5. Kinetics Growth Mechanism of Intermetallics on Different Surface Finishes Coating of SnCu-Bi Solid Solution Strengthening

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Siti Hawa Mohamed SallehM. Sc (Materials and Mechanical Eng.) B.Eng (UniMAP).

School of Materials EngineeringUniversiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)email: [email protected];Tel: +6019-6006711


Specific Areas: Metallurgy, Heat treatment of Stainless steel, Electrolytic double layer coatings ,

Magnesium Corrosion, Ion-selective microelectrode fabrication, Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy analysis,

Hydrogen evolution of Mg corrosion.


1. Heat Treatment and Microstructural Mapping Of High Strength Steel (SS440C) For Automotive Components. (National research

project 2007 – Completed)

2. Fundamental study of electrolytic double layer coatings on 440C martensitic stainless steel for engineering applications.

(National Grant – FRGS 2010 – Completed)

3. Spatial and Local Studies of Magnesium Corrosion using Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy (International research project

2013 – Completed)

4. Diminution of charge on substrate metal surface via zero charge potential technique for corrosion under insulation (CUI).

(National Grant - FRGS 2019 – Ongoing)

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Research Area:Polymer blends

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Previous Project: ❑Thermoplastic polyurethane and Natural Rubber blend❑Potential of natural fiber from fruits skin, peel and waste as filler in polymer composites

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Dr. Ong Hui Lin PhD, MSc., B.Tech. (USM, Malaysia)L'Oréal for Women in Science Fellow & Endeavour Australian Cheung Kong Research Fellow


Research areas: Polymer and Materials Engineering

Specific Areas: Nanocomposite materials, biocomposite materials, biodegradable materials, polymer science and analytical chemistry

Research topics (previous and ongoing projects):1. A New Approach on using Agro-waste Derived Cellulose-Graphene Quantum Dots Hybrid Nanocomposite as Electrolyte Separator in Supercapacitor (National grant:

FRGS – Ongoing) 2. Biodegradable Polymer for Packaging Application (Industrial grant: Ongoing) 3. Polyamide-Graphene Oxide Based Nanocomposite Membrane for Green Energy Production Using Pressure Retarded Osmosis (International grant: Ministry of

Education, Taiwan – Ongoing) 4. Establish Innovation Center for Clean Water and Sustainable Energy (WISE) Between National Tsing Hua University and Malaysia (International grant: Ministry of

Science and Technology, Taiwan – Ongoing) 5. A Molecular Dynamics Study of Water Permeation in the DOPC/DPPC/DSPC Lipid Bilayers Under the Influence of Solute for Microalgae Drying (International grant: The

Commission of Higher Education Philippine Higher Education Network, Philippines – Ongoing) 6. Agricultural Waste-derived Cellulose Nanofibril-Graphene Quantum Dot Based Hybrid Nanocomposite as High Performance Solid Electrolyte Separator for Energy

Storage Device Application (International grant: Ministry of Education, Taiwan – 2018) 7. Surface Modification & Gas Permeation Mechanism of Graphene Oxide Reinforced Polyethylene Thin Film Nanocomposites (National grant: FRGS – 2013) 8. Nano-hybridizing on the Palm Kernel Shell Reinforced Polypropylene Biocomposites (International grant: Toray Science Foundation, Japan – 2012) 9. Fundamental Research of Nano-Biocomposites as Gelatin Replacement with Enhanced Biocompatibility and Mechanical Properties (National grant: RACE – 2012) 10. Durability of Modified Silica/Polypropylene Nanocomposites: Weathering Resistance, Fatigue and Creep Behavior (External grant: L'Oréal & UNESCO Malaysia – 2011)



Dr. Khairul Anwar Bin Abdul HalimPhD (Athlone Institute of Technology, AIT), B.Eng (Universiti Malaysia Perlis, UniMAP).


Research areas : Materials Engineering

Specific Areas: Polymer, nanocomposites, materials characterisation and testing, materials processing, structure-property relationship, medical devices


1. Development of conductive polymer composite for interconnect applications.2. Preparation and characterisation of Polyamide 11/montmorillonite (MMT) nanocomposites for use in angioplasty balloon applications.3. Preparation and characterisation of Polyamide Homopolymer and Block Copolymer Nanocomposites.4. Development of multi-layer nanocomposite angioplasty balloon for high pressure application.5. Optimisation of a Twin Screw Extrusion Process for Enhanced Short-term Mechanical Properties of Polyamide 11 nanocomposites using Design of Experiment.6. Preparation and characterisation of polyether-block-amide/montmorillonite (MMT) nanocomposites for use in angioplasty balloon applications. 6. Dynamic mechanical analysis of polymer nanocomposites.7. Micromechanical modelling of Polyamide 11 nanocomposites properties using composite theories.8. Preparation and charaterisation of polymer composites from renewable resources.9. Development of biocomposite utilising fish scale as filler for wound healing applications.10. Effect of clay surface modification on thermal and mechanical property of amorphous polyamide nanocompsoites.



Dr. Dewi Suriyani Che HalinPhD (UKM), M. Sc. (USM), B.Eng (USM)



Specific Areas: Electronic materials, thin films, sol-gel, photoelectrochemical solar cell, self-cleaning materials, solar cell, electronic packaging materials, microstructure studies

Research topics (previous and ongoing projects):1. Fundamental Study of Ag/TiO2 Thin Film By Sol-Gel Method for Self-Cleaning Solar Panel (National Grant: FRGS- Ongoing)2. Fundamental study on growth mechanisms of low-temperature, metal-assisted epitaxial growth of SixGe1-x films on nano-structured Si substrates for high

efficiency solar cell (National Grant: FRGS- Ongoing) 3. Self-Cleaning Geopolymer Glaze of SnO2 Doped TiO2 via Sol-Gel Method (Industrial Grant: Tin Board Research Grant)4. Study the possibility of integrating hematite ores in Geo-polymer to produce Anti Radiation Shielding concrete (National Grant: FRGS)5. Development of Lead Free Zn-Al-Mg-Sn/Si3N4 Hybrid Nanocomposite High Temperature Solder Under Thermal Cyclic Loading (National Grant: RAGS)6. Preparation of Copper Oxide Thin Film for Photoelectrochemical Cell Application (Short Term Grant UniMAP)) 7. Study on laminated polyurethane /carbon nanotube (CNT) foam with various layers of aluminum sheet (Science Fund-MOSTI)



DR YUSRINA BINTI MAT DAUDPhD (UniMAP), MSc (UTM), B.Eng(UniMAP)

School of Materials EngineeringUniversiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)email: [email protected] ; Tel: +6012-5915835

Research areas: POLYMER AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING

Specific Areas: POLYMER COMPOSITES, NANOCOMPOSITES, HYBRID COMPOSITES,BIOCOMPOSITES, GEOPOLYMER.

Research topics (previous and ongoing projects):1. Design And Development Of Nanoclay – Epoxy Nanocomposite Piping (King Abdul Aziz and UniMAP Collaboration Project 2012-2015)2. A Study Of Mechanical Properties on Two Layer Modification Pineapple Leaf Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composite– (UniMAP STG Grant 2010)3. Interface bonding and Interlockingmechanism of palm kernel shell (PKS) and palm oil-based polyurethane in Natural Oilb Palm Sandwich Board (FRGS 2012)4. Exfoliation of MMT nanofiller using sequential pre dispersing technique for biostability enhancment of biomedical ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) nanocomposites (FRGS

2014)5. Hybrid Geopolymer Coating (HGC) as Corrosion Control for Concrete Structure in Marine (Universitas Makassar Grant 2019)6. Tensile and Morphology Properties of Polylactic Acid/Treated Typha Latifolia Composites7. A comparative study of polypropylene/(chloroprene rubber) and (recycled polypropylene)/(chloroprene rubber) blends. 8. Effect Of Mixing Technique On Epoxy Resin Nanocomposites Filled Fly Ash Based Geopolymer To Compressive Properties Epoxy Layered Silicates with Fly Ash-Based

Geopolymer: Flexural Properties. Materials9. Characterization of Epoxy-Layered Silicates Filled with Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer.10. Kaolin-Based Geopolymer Filled Epoxy-Layered Silicates: Compressive Properties11. Epoxy Layered-Silicates Filled with Fly Ash Based Geopolymer: Compressive Properties12. Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Layered Silicates/Kaolin Geopolymer Filler in Epoxy Composites13. Effect of organo-montmorillonite addition on compressive properties of epoxy (DGEBA) using isophorondiamine as curing agent14. Pre-dispersing Process ofmMontmorillonite by Water and Toluene: Influence on Thermal Properties of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate / Montmorillonite Nanocomposites15. Tensile and thermal degradation properties of poly (lactic acid)/Typha Latifolia bio-composites16. Microcrystalline Cellulose – Palf Reinforced Polyester Composite: A Study Of Mechanical Properties And Thermal Ageing Resistance Of The Composite



Dr. Liew Yun Ming PhD (UniMAP) B.Eng (UniMAP)

School of Materials EngineeringUniversiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)Email: [email protected]; Tel: +60174968530

Research areas: Materials Science and Engineering, Geopolymer, Building Materials, Materials Characterization

Specific Areas: Geopolymeric Materials , Cement, Mortar, Concrete, Ceramics, Composites


1. Mechanical and thermal performance of fly ash (FA) geopolymer (National Grant: FRGS)2. High temperature performance of foamed fly ash geopolymers (National Grant: FRGS)3. Effect of initial mixing composition on mechanical strength of fly ash geopolymer (National Grant: FRGS)4. Effect of calcium hydroxide addition on the chemical stability of fly ash geopolymers (National Grant: FRGS)5. Effect of alumina addition on the mechanical properties and thermal resistance of fly ash geopolymers (National Grant: FRGS)6. Effect of silica fume on the chemical stability of fly ash geopolymers (National Grant: FRGS)7. Resistance of fly ash geopolymers with alumina addition against sulphate attack (National Grant: FRGS)8. Acid resistance of fly ash geopolymers with alumina addition (National Grant: FRGS)9. Mechanical and thermal performance of fly ash/slag geopolymer (National Grant: FRGS)10. The mechanical and thermophysical properties of metakaolin geopolymer composite incorporated with corrugated fiberboard (National Grant: FRGS)11. Ceramics tile fabrication by using geopolymer technology (National Grant: On-Going)12. Ellipsoidal pores evaluation on geopolymer materials (National Grant: On-Going)13. Lightweight foam geopolymer concrete (National Grant: On-Going)14. One part geopolymer using direct mixing (International Grant – Indonesia Institute technology sepuluh Nopember: On-Going)



Syarifah Nuraqmar Syed Mahamud M.Sc (UTM), B.Eng (UTM).


Research areas: Polymer Engineering

Specific Areas: Biopolymer-polyhydroxyalkanoate, polymer biocomposites, polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, biosynthesis of copolymers, block copolymers, chemical modification of polymers, isothermal crystallization studies, thermal analysis of polymers, bioreactors, microbial community analysis.

Research topics (previous and ongoing projects):1. Influence of chemical treatment on poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) filled pineapple leaf fiber biocomposites (2018-Ongoing) 2. Preparation and properties of polyvinyl alcohol/starch blends: Effect of plasticiser and crosslinking agent (2018)3. Synthesis of PHBV-block-PHBV copolymers using isocyanate chemistry (2017-2018)4. PHA-cellulose nanofibre nanocomposites: Effect of processing method on mechanical, thermal and crystallisation behaviour (2017)5. Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) and poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) copolymer production using methanotrophic mixed cultures (2014-2016) 6. Starch/Polyvinyl alcohol agricultural mulch films (International Young Inventors 2014) 7. Mechanical, thermal and water absorption of composite films based on cassava starch and cabbage fiber (2014) 8. Preparation and Characterization of Biodegradable Polymer Derived From Durian Seed Flour/ Plastics Composites (University short grant-2014)

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Dr. Lim Bee YingPhD (UniMAP), B.Eng (UniMAP).

School of Materials EngineeringUniversiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)Email: [email protected]; Tel: +6012-7756071

Research areas: Materials & Polymers Engineering

Specific Areas: Polymers composites, natural filler composites, nanocomposites, chemical modifications, rheological studies of polymers, thermal characterization, materials characterization, polymer processing.

Research topics (previous and ongoing projects):1. Melt Flow Behaviour of Thermoplastic/Palm Kernel Shell Biocomposites in Capillary Rheometer using Bagley Correction (National grant: FRGS– 2014)



Muhammad Salihin ZakariaM.Sc, B.Eng (UniMAP).

School of Materials EngineeringUniversiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)Email: [email protected]: +6017-9669569

Research areas: Materials and Polymer Engineering

Specific Areas: Polymer composites, Thermoplastic Elastomer, Materials Characterization


1) Characterization and Properties of Waste Chloroprene Rubber (CR) with Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Blends. (UniMAP grant: STG – Completed).

2) Green Styglo – Recycled Rubber Flooring. (National grant: KTP – Completed).

3) Development of a Novel Green Natural Organic Surface Finish. (National grant: KTP – Completed).

4) Fundamental Study Of Novel Hybrid Nanocomposite Solder. (UniMAP grant: STG – Completed).

5) Development of a Novel Green Nanocomposite Solder. (National grant: KTP – Completed).

6) Investigation of Green Oxo-Biodegradable Polymer with Imperata Cylindrica as Pro- oxidant in Plastic Packaging Material. (National grant: ERGS – Completed).

7) Pyrolysis Of Novel Filler From Dendracalamus Pendulus For Rubber Compounding. (National grant: RAGS – Completed).

8) Preparation, Characterization And Properties Evaluation Of Palm Slag In Thermoplastic Composites. (On-going).



Muhammad Faheem Mohd TahirM.Sc. (Materials Engineering) (UTHM),B.Eng. (Civil Engineering) (UTHM).


Research areas: Geopolymer, Construction Materials, Cement and Concrete

Specific Areas: Geopolymer concrete and cement, bricks and blocks, clay and minerals, construction materials analysis, lightweight concrete, concrete rehabilitation, concrete pavement.

Research topics (previous and ongoing projects):1. Development of Green Concrete (International grant: King Abdul Aziz City Science & Technology - 2010 till 2013) 2. Design and Testing of Nanoclay – Polymer Composite Materials (International grant: King Abdul Aziz City Science & Technology - 2012 till 2015) 3. Development of Lightweight Brick with Geopolymer System Using Fly Ash and Bottom Ash from Indonesia (Industrial grant: Aneka Teknik Indonesia – 2014 till

2015) 4. Development of Geopolymer Underwater Concreting and Application in Marine Environment (International grant: Royal Society – Newton Mobility Grant–

Ongoing) 5. Geobrick Pavement for Sidewalk (National grant: Internal Social Project Via Research (INSPIRE) Grant – Ongoing)



Sinar Arzuria binti AdnanM.Sc (UTM), B.Eng (UniMAP).

School of Materials EngineeringUniversiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)Email: [email protected] Tel: +6012-5534903

Research areas: Materials and Polymer Engineering

Specific Areas: Processing and characterization of Polymer Nanocomposites (Polyurethane Foam) concerning on their structure, morphology, physical, thermal and mechanical properties.

Research topics (previous and ongoing projects):1. A Study Of The Potential Of Coconut Trunk Fibers-Thermoplastic Polymer Composites (Short term grant - 2010) 2. Elucidating the toughening mechanism of biodegradable thermoplastic starch biocomposite incorporating the optimized

ratio of hybrid natural cellulose/bentonite fillers (National grant: FRGS – 2019 Ongoing)



Dr. Nurulhuda Binti BashiromPhD (Functional Oxide Semiconductor) (USM), M.Sc (Materials Eng.) (USM), B.Eng. (UniMAP)



Specific Areas: Nanostructured oxide photocatalysts, heterogeneous photocatalysis, wastewater treatment, mechanical alloying, and nanocomposites.

Research topics (previous and ongoing projects):1. Influence of iron on the growth of anodic Fe-doped ZrO2 nanotubes for photoreduction of hexavalent chromium (National Grant: FRGS – 2019)2. Synthesis of WO3, CuO, Nb2O5, and CuNb2O6 photocatalysts for photoreduction of hexavalent chromium.3. Formation of α-Fe2O3 nanowires by thermal oxidation of iron for Cr(VI) removal by adsorption.4. Fabrication of self-organized ZrO2 nanotubes, mixed oxide ZrO2-TiO2-ZrTiO4 nanotubes, and mixed oxide ZrO2-Fe2O3 nanotubes for photoreduction of Cr(VI)

activated by sunlight and ultraviolet irradiations (Collaboration USM-Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan - 2018)5. Mechanisms of phase formation and densification of in-situ Cu-NbC-VC nanocomposites activated by high energy milling and sintered in microwave

sintering (National Grant: FRGS – 2012)6. Preparation and properties of dispersion-strengthened copper with NbC and TiC by mechanical alloying.7. Preparation of bulk Al-SiC and Cu-SiC nanocomposites by mechanical alloying (University Grant: Seed Money – 2012)8. Fabrication and properties of cobalt-chromium-hydroxyapatite nanocomposites for medical implant applications (University Grant: Short-term – 2012)

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Dr. Rozyanty Binti RahmanPhD (USM), MSc (USM), B.Tech (USM).


Research areas: Polymer Engineering

Specific Areas: Polymer composite, Natural fiber composite, Polymer Nanocomposite, Biocomposite, Lignocellulosic/natural fiber chemical modification, Mechanical properties of composite, Biodegradable composite.

Research topics (previous and ongoing projects):1. Development of Stone Polymer Composite (SPC) of PP/Dolomite/Kenaf and PVC/Dolomite/Kenaf composite for flooring Application (Industry grant: Ongoing)2. Biodegradability of Oil-absorbed Kenaf Core Fiber-filled Starch Film Via Soil Burial and Microbial Cultures (National grant :RAGS- Ongoing)3. Study of Hybrid Kenaf Bast/ Glass Fiber Unsaturated Polyester Composite via Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM) for Manhole Cover (University grant

: STG- 2017)4. Green Railway Sleepers (Industry grant: Kingsar Sdn, Bhd-2016)5. The Utilization of Durian Husk and Seed as A Bio Polymer Renewable Material for The Commercial Production of Biodegradable and Compostable Packaging

Products (National grant: KTP-2014)6. Sustainable Construction Product Development to Meet The highway, Transport & Society Related Environmental Challenges (National grant: MTUN-CEO -2012)7. New Application of Micro and Nanocrystalline Cellulose (Coconut Trunk Fibers) In Rubber Composites (University Grant: STG-2010)8. Kenaf Fiber as Bio Materials in Polymer Composite and Applications (Lembaga Kenaf dan Tembakau Negara (LKTN): ongoing)9. Influence of Expandable Graphite/Aluminium Hydroxide/Lignin on Mechanical Properties , Thermal stability and Flammability Properties of Polyurethane Foam



Dr. Noraziana PariminPhD (UTM) (Mechanical Engineering), M.Sc (USM) (Materials Engineering),B.Eng (Hons)(USM) (Materials Engineering).

School of Materials EngineeringUniversiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)email: [email protected], Tel: +6019-2787704Fax: +604-9798178


Specific Areas: High temperature oxidation, Ni-based alloys, heat treatment, powder metallurgy, metal matrix composite.

Research topics (previous and ongoing projects):1. The principal study on hydrophobic treatments with promising effects on the structure of corn stalk fiber (National grant: FRGS 2018 – Ongoing) 2. Investigation on the oxidation kinetic, oxide growth mechanism and oxide-metal bonding interaction on high temperature oxidation of Fe-Ni-Cr alloys (National grant: FRGS

2016 – Completed) 3. High Temperature Oxidation and Creep Properties of Fe-Ni-Cr Alloy for Steam Generator Application (National grant: RUG 2012 – Completed) 4. High Temperature Oxidation of Fe-Ni-Cr Alloy for Nuclear Reactor Applicationss (National grant: RUG 2011 – Completed) 5. Fabrication of iron matrix composite for gear application (National grant: FRGS 2007 – Completed)6. Fundamental Study on Kenaf Fiber Reinforced Rubber Composites via Chemical Modification (National grant: FRGS 2007 – Completed)



Dr. Mohd Arif Anuar Mohd Salleh MIEM, P.EngPhD (Univ. of Queensland, Australia), M.Eng (UTHM),MBA (UUM), B.Eng (UTHM).



Specific Areas: Electronic interconnects, lead-free solder materials, electromigration of solder joints, tin whiskers in solder joints, electronic packaging materials, light metal alloys, microstructure studies, synchrotron experiments: synchrotron imaging and synchrotron micro-XRF technique.

Research topics (previous and ongoing projects):1. Green Electronics: Sustainability in Modern Electronics Manufacture By Improving The Environmental Resilience Through Introduction of Novel Materials

Forensically Analysed for Future Reliability (International grant: Newton Institutional Link – Ongoing) 2. Development of A Robust Novel Lead Free Sn-base Composite Solder (Industrial grant: Nihon Superior Co. Ltd– Ongoing) 3. UniMAP-Nihon Superior Collaboration: Research and Development in Solder Materials (Industrial grant: Nihon Superior Co. Ltd– Ongoing) 4. Characterisation of the Hot Air Solder Levelled (HASL) Sn-Cu-Ni-Ge Printed Circuit Board Finish In Terms of Composition and Process Parameters (Industrial grant:

Nihon Superior Co. Ltd– Ongoing) 5. The development of a microalloyed thin Sn-Cu surface finish for high power electronics interconnect for aerospace applications (Industrial grant: CREST– Ongoing) 6. Exploratory On An Innovative Hybrid Microwave Assisted Rapid Sintering Process for Fabrication of Nanocomposite Solder Material (National grant: ERGS– 2015) 7. Fundamental Study of Robust Novel Lead Free Sn-0.7Cu/Si3N4 Hybrid Nanocomposite Solder Under Thermal Cyclic Loading (National grant: FRGS– 2014) 8. Intermetallic Growth Kinetics and Wettability Interactions of a Novel Lead-free Thin Microalloyed Sn-Cu Coating (National grant: FRGS– Ongoing) 9. Kinetics Growth Mechanism of Intermetallics on Different Surface Finishes Coating of SnCu-Bi Solid Solution Strengthening (National grant: FRGS– Ongoing) 10. Elucidation on interfacial reaction of novel nano-geopolymer reinforced SnCu solder in suppressing intermetallic layer growth (National grant: FRGS– Ongoing) 11. Real-time observation of Cu6Sn5 and Cu3Sn formation in transient liquid phase sintering (TLPS) Sn-Cu solder paste during soldering on various substrates

(Synchrotron Spring-8 2017)12. Real-time observation of microstructure and solidification behavior of dissimilar Sn-Pb free solder material on a single joint to reveal the microstructure evolution

of complex stacked electronic packaging interconnects during soldering (Synchrotron Spring-8 2019)13. Investigation of Elemental Distribution in Solder Composites Using Micro-XRF (Thailand Synchrotron 2019)14. Investigation of Elemental Distribution in Cenospheres Seperated From Lignite Fly Ash Using Micro-XRF (Thailand Synchrotron 2019)



Dr. Salmie Suhana Binti Che AbdullahPhD (Univ. of Okayama, Japan)M.Eng (Univ. of Tottori, Japan)B.Eng (Univ. of Tottori, Japan)


Research areas: Materials Engineering, Materials Science Engineering

Specific Areas: Inorganic chemistry, solid electrolyte, solid oxide fuel cell, energy materials, millimeter-wave

Research topics (previous and ongoing projects):1. A study on the ionic conductivity and SOFC performance of doped CeO2 ceramics under millimeter-wave irradiation heating (University grant:

Universiti Malaysia Perlis 2017) 2. Ionic conductor and properties of solid oxide fuel cell under millimeter wave irradiation (Incentive grant: Okayama University 2016) 3. Evaluation of electrical conductivity of millimeter-wave irradiation heated Sm-and Gd-doped CeO2 for solid electrolyte (Student incentive grant:

Okayama University 2016) 4. Electrical Conductivity of Ceria-based Oxide under 24 GHz Millimeter-wave Heating in Varying Thermal Environments (Student incentive grant:

Okayama University 2015)5. Fundamental studies on the densification and grain growth mechanisms of polycrystalline ceramic based on LaYO3 (National grant: FRGS 2012)6. Synthesis and characterization of doped- LaYO3 solid electrolyte (University grant: Universiti Malaysia Perlis 2010)



Ts DR FIRUZ BINTI ZAINUDDINB.Eng, MSc (USM), PhD (UKM)

School of Materials Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis

[email protected]

Research Areas: Polymer & materials engineering

Specific Areas: Polyurethane foam, cellular solid, plant based filler, paddy leavescharcoal, finite element modeling, ANSYS.

Research topics:

• A new approach of using paddy leaves charcoal as renewable energy alternatives(FRGS – ongoing)

• Fundamental research on aluminium/polytetrafluoroethylene foam bulletproofcomposite (FRGS – completed)

• Failure modes evaluation of Al/PU foam sandwich composite under flexural andcompression test using ANSYS Multiphysics (Sciencefund – completed)

Scopus link

• https://www2.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55955213100

DR. ROHAYA ABDUL MALEKB. Eng (Hons)(MetallurgicalEng.)(UniMAP),

M.Sc (Materials)(UniMAP),

Ph.D(Engineering)(Kyoto)


Specific areas: Concrete, repairing concrete, protection reinforced concrete structure, supplementary cementitious materials studies, durability

assessment of aged building.

Research topics (Previous and ongoing projects):• Fabrication and Properties of Cobalt-Chromium Hydroxyapatite

Nanocomposites for Medical Implant Applications (University Grant

STG 2011-End)• Study on Corrosion Protection in High Resistivity Environmental Medium

by Serial Galvanic Cell (National Grant RAGS-2013-End)• Characterization of Perlis Rice Husk as Supplementary Cementitious

Materials (University Grant STG 2018-Ongoing)• Explosive Control in Concrete Structures by Studying C3S Hydration in

Heterogenous Supplementary Cementitious Materials (National Grant

FRGS 2019-Ongoing)

Dr. Jalilah Abd JalilPhD (Materials Sc.) (Nara Inst. of Science and Technology (NAIST), Japan), M.Eng (Materials Sc.) (NAIST, Japan),B.Eng (Materials Eng.) (Kyoto Inst. of Technology, Japan).


Research areas: Macromolecular/Polymer Science and Engineering

Specific Areas: UV-visible / Photoluminescence (PL) / Circular dichroism (CD)/ Circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) of light-emitting compounds ( europium complexes, / polymers (polyfluorenes, polythiophenes, 1H-/19F-/31P-NMR spectroscopies of organic compounds / polymers / europium complexes)PEO-based and biopolymer-based polymer electrolytes and conductive polymers


Chiral and photoluminescence materials1. Polyfluorene filled light emitting biopolymer films (Ongoing)2. ‘Pfeiffer Effect’ of Eu(III) (FOD)3 in chiral pinene by circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) and 19F-NMR spectroscopy3. Polysilane (PSi) helicity transfer to optically inactive poly(fluorene-2,7-vinylene)(PFV）4. Generation of optically active poly(fluorene-2,7-vinylene) aggregates by limonene chirality transfer protocol

Conductive polymer films1. Electrical conductivity of graphene nanoplatelets filled biopolymers (Ongoing)2. Mechanical properties and electrical conductivity of cellulose-based conductive films filled with graphite3. The effect of plasticizers and inorganic salts of hydroxyethyl cellulose/PEO polymer electrolytes4. Cellulose-based polymer electrolyte doped NH4Br :5. The effect of egg shell filler on electrical and thermal properties of PVC-PEO blends6. Morphology and ionic conductivity of plasticized PVC/PEO-MgCl2 polymer blend electrolytes7. Conductive film from waste tyre dust filled PVC-PEO blends

Eu(FOD)3analog


DR. NUR FARHANA HAYAZIB.Eng. (Hons.) (Metallurgical Eng.) (UniMAP), Ph.D (Materials Science & Eng.) (UNSW)



Specific Areas: Metal and alloys; metal hydrides; titanium matrix composites; dehydrogenation; crystal structure; phase transitions; high temperature x-ray diffraction; Rietveld refinement; Equal Channel Angular Pressing.

Research topics (previous and ongoing projects):1. Metastable Phases and Mechanisms in the Dehydrogenation Process of Titanium Hydride by Rietveld

Refinement 2. Dehydrogenation and Consolidation of Titanium Hydride Powder by using the Equal Channel Angular Pressing3. Fundamental Study on the sampling sample for tin extraction purposes. (Consultation Project with Rahman

Hdyraulic Tin Sdn Bhd -- 2019)


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