Staff Directory
Academic Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy - Doctor of Philosophy, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Master of Science - Masters Degree, The Victoria University of Manchester
- Bachelor of Engineering in Material Engineering - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Zuraida Bt. Ahmad (Prof. Ir. Dr.)
Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ENGINEERING
zuraidaa@iium.edu.my
4556
Expert Profile
Prof. Ir. Dr. Zuraida Ahmad, a graduate of University Science Malaysia (USM), Pulau Pinang started her career as a research assistant in Ceramics Technology Laboratory, SIRIM, Shah Alam in 1992 before being offered a scholarship to further her study under Skim Latihan Anggota Baru (SLAB) by SIRIM in the same year to UMIST, Manchester.
She was appointed as a Research Officer after she came back and two years later, in 1995, she was promoted to executive researcher in the same organization. Here, she handled some of the commercialized projects as Jitra Pot Water Filter, Halal Bone China Products and Lightweight Clay Aggregates. In 1999, she opted to serve International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), as a lecturer and later completed her Ph.D in Materials Engineering in the same University.
Upon graduation, she was offered the post of Assistant Professor and held the administrative post as an Executive Officer for Training Programme in Advanced Engineering and Innovation Centre (AEIC) before holding the Post of Deputy Dean, Student Affair in Kulliyyah of Engineering, from 2008 to 2012. Currently, she is Professor in Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Department, Kulliyyah of Engineering, IIUM.
She was appointed as a Research Officer after she came back and two years later, in 1995, she was promoted to executive researcher in the same organization. Here, she handled some of the commercialized projects as Jitra Pot Water Filter, Halal Bone China Products and Lightweight Clay Aggregates. In 1999, she opted to serve International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), as a lecturer and later completed her Ph.D in Materials Engineering in the same University.
Upon graduation, she was offered the post of Assistant Professor and held the administrative post as an Executive Officer for Training Programme in Advanced Engineering and Innovation Centre (AEIC) before holding the Post of Deputy Dean, Student Affair in Kulliyyah of Engineering, from 2008 to 2012. Currently, she is Professor in Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Department, Kulliyyah of Engineering, IIUM.
Area of Specialisation
- Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Engineering Materials ~ Lightweight Concrete - Lightweight clay concrete, Lightweight natural fiber concrete
- Natural Science ~ Material Sciences ~ Polymeric Materials ~ Polymer Composites - Thermoplastic and biodegradable composites
- Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Engineering Materials ~ Composite Materials - Filament winding, hands lay-up and compression moulding for both natural and synthetic fibers composites
- Natural Science ~ Material Sciences ~ Advanced Materials ~ Nano Materials - Nanoclay composites
- Natural Science ~ Material Sciences ~ Polymeric Materials ~ Biopolymers - Starch-based polymers
- Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Engineering Materials ~ Ceramics - Porcelain, Bonechina, Ceramic water filter and ceramic artificial bone (hydroxy apetite)
Professional Membership
- 1994: Member of Profesional Body / Association, Member in Malaysia Association of Solid State (MASS 130)
- 1999: Member of Profesional Body / Association, Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM-30598A)
- 2007: Member of Profesional Body / Association, Institute of Materials Malaysia (Professional Member - 3291)
- 2009: Member of Profesional Body / Association, Malaysian Society for Engineering and Technology (mSET-00371)
- 2010: Member of Profesional Body / Association, Institute of Engineers Malaysia (44106)
- 2010: Member of Profesional Body / Association, Persatuan Industri Komposit
Teaching Responsibilities
| ADVANCED MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION | 2012/2013 2007/2008 |
| ADVANCED MATERIALS SCIENCE | 2015/2016 |
| Contemporary Materials for Engineering Applications | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2018/2019 2017/2018 2015/2016 |
| ENGINEERING CONCEPTUAL DESIGN | 2022/2023 |
| ENGINEERING ETHICS FROM ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
| ENGINEERING ETHICS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT | 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 |
| ENGINEERING MATERIALS | 2012/2013 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 2005/2006 |
| FAILURE ANALYSIS OF MATERIALS | 2012/2013 |
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT I | 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT II | 2022/2023 2019/2020 |
| FUNDAMENTAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING | 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
| FUNDAMENTALS OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
| FUNDEMENTAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING | 2021/2022 |
| Integrated Design Project | 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 |
| INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE & CREATIVITY IN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE | 2022/2023 |
| INTERGRATED DESIGN PROJECT | 2022/2023 |
| ISLAMIZATION OF ENGINEERING STUDIES | 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
| MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION | 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 |
| MATERIALS LABORATORY | 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
| MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING | 2012/2013 |
| MECHANICS OF MATERIALS (LAB) | 2004/2005 |
| METALLIC MATERIALS | 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 |
| SEMINAR | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2005/2006 |
| SEMINAR I | 2009/2010 |
| USRAH IN ACTION 1 | 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
| USRAH IN ACTION 2 | 2022/2023 |
| WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY | 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 |
Research Projects
Completed
| 2022 - 2022 | 'Taman Permainan Hijau Selangor" or "Selangor Green Playground" |
| 2018 - 2023 | Poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate)(PEDOT:PSS) doped Silver Nano Particle (SNP)conductive polymer film for pressure ulcer prevention |
| 2018 - 2023 | Investigation On the Effectiveness of Various 'Green' Batik Wax Blends Extruded via Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM). |
| 2017 - 2020 | Study On The Effect Of Cloisite 30B On The Antimicrobial Activities And Tissue Regeneration Of Starch Based Wound Healing Materials |
| 2017 - 2020 | Tribological Properties of Hybrid Composites based on Woven Carbon Fiber/Fine Kenaf Fabric Reinforced Epoxy Matrix for Automative Applications |
| 2016 - 2018 | Incorporating Qur'anic Terminology into Physics Textbook: Developing Ulu-Albab Thinking Mode in the Learning of Science |
| 2016 - 2020 | The Study of Tropical Fruit Seeds as New Sources of Starch Based Biopolymers for Green Composites Applications |
| 2016 - 2019 | Cradle-to-Cradle Food Packaging Prototype from Durian Skin Fibre Biocomposite |
| 2016 - 2019 | Novel Tactile Sensory Surface Mat with Electrical Stimulation (SMES)for the Prevention of Pressure Ulcers due to Immobility |
| 2014 - 2018 | Fundamental Mechanism and Activation of Nanoadd Zirconia Toughened Alumina (ZTA) Cutting Insert via the Addition of Carbon Nanotube (CNT) for Machining Super Alloy Inconel 718 |
| 2013 - 2016 | Characterisation and Dissolution Study of Novel Biodegradable Phosphate Based Glass for Biomedical Application |
| 2013 - 2016 | Development of High Wear Resistent Nano Add ZTA Ceramic Cutting Insert for High Speed Machining Application |
| 2012 - 2015 | Prototype Development of Biodegradable Sago Based Sanitary Products |
| 2012 - 2014 | Fabrication and Characterization of TiO2 Thin Films Electrode for Energy Generation |
| 2012 - 2015 | The Study of Biodegradable Metroxylon Rottb.(Sago)/Montmorillonite Nanoclay Superabsorbent Polymer (SAP) |
| 2010 - 2013 | The study of PVC/alumina trihydrate nanocomposites for fire retardant-structural materials |
| 2010 - 2012 | The development of the thermoplastic starch for biodegradable fabrics |
| 2010 - 2013 | Testing and evaluation of cassava starch as ceramic binder for investment casting |
| 2009 - 2012 | The Study of Superabsorbent Biodegradable Hydrogels Developed from Natural Polymer for Sanitary Products |
| 2009 - 2017 | Value Engineering - Link Up with Universities Program: Parts Distribution and Handover |
| 2009 - 2011 | The Effect of Electron Beam Radiation on Mechanical properties of HDPE/EPDM-Organo Montmorillonite Nanocomposites |
| 2008 - 2011 | Development of porous TricalciumOhosohate (TCP) by Using Egg Yolk as pore Creating Agent |
| 2007 - 2011 | Development of In-House Ceramic Cutting Tools |
| 2006 - 2010 | Formation of Surface Layer Coatings through Powder Preplacement and TIG Torch Melting Processes |
| 2006 - 2009 | Development of Environmental Friendly Super Bioadhesive For Structural Applications Using Egg Albumin As The Matrix Material |
On-Going
| 2023 - Present | TEACHING MATERIALS PROJECT:- ENGINEERS AND THE SOCIETY |
| 2022 - Present | Belajar dan berinovasi bersama konsep 3C (Cakna, Cipta dan Cartakan) untuk pembangunan kelestarian Setempat (Gombak Utara) |
| 2022 - Present | Filtration Mechanism of Bioactive High Amylose Mangifera Indica Starch/Polycaprolactone Electrospun Nanofibers for Biodegradable Facemask |
| 2021 - Present | Thermal degradation mechanism and surface behavior of CFRP composite during milling process |
| 2021 - Present | Self Healing Mechanism of Nitinol (Ni60Ti40) Enhanced Zirconia Toughened Alumina (ZTA) Ceramic Cutting Tools for High-Speed Machining |
| 2021 - Present | Medical Grade Product from Clay for Cleansing of Wound and Surgical Instruments in the SERTU Procedures |
| 2020 - Present | Reliability Evaluation of the ZTA Doped Nano TiO2 and Cr2O3 Ceramic Cutting Tools for High Speed Turning Process of Metal |
| 2018 - Present | Development of self-healing nanocoating via polyelectrolyte assemblies for corrosion protection applications. |
| 2015 - Present | Investigation of Surface Degradation of Binderless Particleboards (BPB) by Utilizing Rattan Furniture Waste Material |
| 2013 - Present | Production of Multipurpose Enzymes From Cocoa pod Hisk, an Agro Waste By-Product, using Carrier Free Immobilization Technology |
| 2013 - Present | Grounding of the Education Model based on Branching of Islamic Knowledge into Engineering/Technical Education |
| 2009 - Present | Advanced Materials and Surface Engineering (AMSERU) |
Award & Recognition
| 25 Mar, 2011 | BEST TEACHER AWARD 2011 - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
| 2022 | Implementing critical thinking methods in Engineering Curriculum. In: 5th International Conference on Engineering Professional Ethics and Education (ICEPEE'22), |
| 2020 | Low cost piezoresistive pressure sensor matrix for pressure ulcer prevention and management. In: 2019 7th International Conference on Mechatronics Engineering (ICOM) 2019, |
| 2019 | Electrical stimulation in combating pressure ulcer for immobilize subjects: a conceptual framework. In: International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, |
| 2018 | Influence of fiber treatment on dimensional stabilities of rattan waste composite boards. In: International Conference on Advances in Manufacturing and Materials Engineering 2017, ICAMME 2017, |
| 2018 | Non-acidic method for isolation of microcrystalline cellulose from oil palm empty fruit bunch fiber. In: 2nd International Conference on Applied Sciences and Industrial Technology (ICASIT 2018), |
| 2017 | Analysis of design tool attributes with regards to sustainability benefits. In: International Conference on Advances in Manufacturing and Materials Engineering (ICAMME 2017), |
| 2017 | Physical properties of heat-treated rattan waste binderless particleboard. In: 3rd International Conference of Global Network for Innovative Technology 2016: Advanced Materials for Innovative Technologies, IGNITE 2016, |
| 2016 | Development of integrated curriculum and teaching materials for science/engineering courses. In: Kuala Lumpur International Islamic Studies and Civilisations (KLiISC) 2016, |
| 2016 | Fungi growth on rattan board exposed to natural weathering. In: 4th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering 2016 (ICBioE 2016), |
| 2016 | Sustainable manufacturing framework from Islamic perspective. In: 3rd International Conference on Mechanical, Automotive and Aerospace Engineering 2016 (ICMAAE’16), |
| 2015 | Development of activated hexagonal boron nitride for tribo-composite coatings using electroless nickel plating technique. In: 3rd International Doctoral Student Symposium with Partner Universities, |
| 2015 | Preparation and characterization of TIG-alloyed hybrid composite coatings for high-temperature tribological applications. In: Malaysian International Tribology Conference 2015, |
| 2014 | Engineered hexagonal boron nitride utilizing environmental friendly co-deposition technique . In: International Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2014 (IRIIE2014), |
| 2014 | Noble electroless Ni-P deposited hexagonal boron nitride for effective solid lubricant application. In: Malaysia Technology Expo 2014, |
| 2013 | Creativity and the future of engineering education: making the strange familiar. In: International Conference on Engineering Education 2013, |
| 2012 | Mechanical and flammability properties of PVC reinforced with nano-sized ATH particles. In: International Conference on Nanotechnology (ICONT 2012), |
| 2011 | Comparison of theoretical and experimental values of tensile properties of injection moulded polylactic acid – kenaf fibre biocomposite. In: 14th International Conference on Advances in Material and Processing Technologies (AMPT 2011), |
| 2011 | Eco-friendly PLA-kenaf fibre biocomposite for food packaging . In: Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE 2011), |
| 2011 | Eco-friendly PLA-kenaf fibre biocomposite for food packaging. In: IIUM Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE) 2011, |
| 2011 | Fabrication of porous ceramic scaffolds via polymeric sponge method using sol-gel derived strontium doped hydroxyapatite powder. In: 5th Kuala Lumpur International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, BIOMED 2011, |
| 2011 | Injection moulded lightweight kenaf fibre thermoplastic elastomer composite for automotive components. In: IIUM Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE) 2011, |
| 2011 | Integrating and infusing of Islamic values in the existing engineering course subject: A case study . In: The 2nd International Conference on Engineering Professional Ethics and Education (ICEPEE ‘11), |
| 2011 | Integrating Tawhidi values into science and engineering education: a case study. In: International Conference on Islamization in Modern Science and Scientification of Islamic Studies: Prospects and Bridges, |
| 2011 | Properties of compression moulding starch - nanoclay biocomposites . In: The 19th Annual International Conference on Composites/Nano Engineering (ICCE 19) , |
| 2011 | Properties of montmorillonite-reinforced thermoplastic sago starch composites . In: 14th International Conference on Advances in Material and Processing Technologies (AMPT 2011), |
| 2011 | Study of new eco-core metal matrix composite sandwich structure. In: 14th International Conference on Advances in Material and Processing Technologies (AMPT 2011), |
| 2011 | The effect of nanoclay on the tensile properties of PLA-kenaf fibre hybrid bionanocomposite. In: International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing of Composites (ICMAC), |
| 2011 | The effect of water and citric acid on sago starch bio-plastics. In: 2nd International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE 2011), |
| 2010 | An eco-plastic made of PLA-Kenaf fibre biocomposite for cleaner environment. In: IIUM Research, Innovation & Invention Exhibition (IRIIE 2010), |
| 2010 | Biodegradable PLA-Kenaf fibre biocomposite for cleaner environment. In: Malaysian Science and Technology Congress (MSTC 2010), |
| 2010 | Hazardless nanocomposite for gas barrier potential. In: IIUM Research, Innovation & Invention Exhibition (IRIIE 2010), |
| 2010 | Kenaf fibre reinforced poly(lactic acid) biocomposites. In: 8th Global WPC and Natural Fibre Composites Congress and Exhibition, |
| 2010 | Lightweight biodegradable cotton/albumen board (CAB) for sustainable environment. In: IIUM Research, Innovation & Invention Exhibition (IRIIE 2010), |
| 2010 | Renewable food packaging from PLA-kenaf fibre biocomposite. In: Islamic Innovation Expo 2010 (i-Inova’ 2010), |
| 2010 | Single kenaf fibre properties via in situ monitoring using acoustic emission. In: Simposium Kebangsaan Aplikasi Sains Matematik 2010 (SKSM), |
| 2009 | Effects of nanoclays on the structure and properties of cotton/albumen composites . In: 2nd Annual International Conference on Green Technology and Engineering, |
Book
| 2011 | SAGO (metroxylon rottb) and its applications. IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181635 |
Book Section
Monograph
| 2017 | Investigation of surface degradation of binderless particleboards (BPB) by utilizing rattan furniture waste materials. In: , |