Staff Directory
Academic Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy in Bioprocess Engineering - Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
- Master of Science (Bioprocess Technology) - Masters Degree, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
- Diploma - Post Graduate Diploma, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Bachelor of Post Harvest Process Technology - Bachelor Degree, Universitas Riau
Maizirwan Mel (Prof. Dr.)
Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ENGINEERING
maizirwan@iium.edu.my
4566
Expert Profile
Maizirwan Mel is a Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering and Sustainability, Faculty of Engineering, IIUM. He obtained his Ph.D in Bioprocess Engineering from UTM Johor in 2002. His research interests are in the areas of Optimization, Simulation and Modeling of Bioprocess, Fermentation Kinetics and Design, Biologics Separation and Purification, and Biomanufacturing, Bioenergy Technology and Engineering.
He has over 20 years' experience in teaching Biotechnology Engineering Laboratory IV, Bioprocess Facility Design and Regulatory, Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing, Cell Culture Engineering and Biomass Energy, Design and Optimization Process Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering Fundamental, Process Plant Design & Analysis. Dr Maizirwan also serves as an Associate Editor Member for journal of Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology (Section of Bioprocess Engineering), Chief Editor for Journal of Advanced Research in Biofuel and Bioenergy, Editorial member for Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanic and Thermal Sciences. He is also the editorial board members of IIUM Naturals Sciences and Biological Engineering Journal. He has published over 200 papers in national and international conferences, 134 papers in SCOPUS and WoS indexed journals, 17 patents filed, seven patents granted (two in USA and five in Malaysia), two licensed technologies for industries. He is a member of the Institution Engineers of Indonesia, PII (1991-Present) and MBOT (Malaysian Board of Technologist) members since July 2018. He was the Head of Department for Biotechnology Engineering (2003-2004), Biotechnology Engineering Academic Adviser (2004-2005), Coordinator for Engineering Industrial Training Unit of IIUM (2008-2011), and also former Deputy Dean of Innovation and Commercialization of the Research Management Centre of IIUM (August 2011-September 2013).
He has over 20 years' experience in teaching Biotechnology Engineering Laboratory IV, Bioprocess Facility Design and Regulatory, Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing, Cell Culture Engineering and Biomass Energy, Design and Optimization Process Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering Fundamental, Process Plant Design & Analysis. Dr Maizirwan also serves as an Associate Editor Member for journal of Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology (Section of Bioprocess Engineering), Chief Editor for Journal of Advanced Research in Biofuel and Bioenergy, Editorial member for Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanic and Thermal Sciences. He is also the editorial board members of IIUM Naturals Sciences and Biological Engineering Journal. He has published over 200 papers in national and international conferences, 134 papers in SCOPUS and WoS indexed journals, 17 patents filed, seven patents granted (two in USA and five in Malaysia), two licensed technologies for industries. He is a member of the Institution Engineers of Indonesia, PII (1991-Present) and MBOT (Malaysian Board of Technologist) members since July 2018. He was the Head of Department for Biotechnology Engineering (2003-2004), Biotechnology Engineering Academic Adviser (2004-2005), Coordinator for Engineering Industrial Training Unit of IIUM (2008-2011), and also former Deputy Dean of Innovation and Commercialization of the Research Management Centre of IIUM (August 2011-September 2013).
Area of Specialisation
- Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Process Technology ~ Bioprocess Engineering - Bioprocess Engineering,Fermentation Technology Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing, Bioenergy
Professional Membership
- 1991 - 2013: Member of Profesional Body / Association, The Institution of Engineers Indonesia (PII)
Research Projects
Completed
| 2020 - 2021 | Design and Development of New Food Holder for Food Packaging Using 3D Printing Technology |
| 2020 - 2023 | Local production of green chemicals from special strain of non-edible cassava starch in high scale of cost effective process |
| 2019 - 2023 | Green synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles for biohydrogen production via thermophilic anaerobic fermentation |
| 2018 - 2020 | SYNGAS PRODUCTION USING EFB PELLET AS FEEDSTOCK |
| 2018 - 2020 | Internet of Things Based Water Quality Monitoring System for Aquaponics |
| 2016 - 2020 | Lysozyme Loaded Core Shell CuZnO Nanospheres as Superior Antimicrobial Agent |
| 2015 - 2017 | Upgrading Biomethaneas Low Carbon Fuel for Motorbike |
| 2015 - 2018 | Development of Ceramic Membranes from Halal Sources Material for Removal of CO2 from Biogas Plant |
| 2015 - 2019 | Straightforward Synthesis of Injectable Calcium Phosphate Cement Through Novel Hydrothermal Technique for Bone Filling Materials |
| 2014 - 2016 | Implementation of Lean Manufacturing Blend with Good Manufacturing Practice for Minda Tulus Sdn Bhd to Improve Their Performance |
| 2012 - 2013 | Study the Effect of Kenaf Biomass' Morphology and its Chemicals Constituents on the Pre-Treatment Process and Production of L(+) Lactic Acid. |
| 2012 - 2015 | Proof of Concept for a Novel Real Time, Hardware base Cancer Chemotherapeutics Kit Using MEMS Biosensor |
| 2012 - 2015 | Using Metabolic Flux Balance Analysis ( FBA ) for the Production of Biohydrogen from Renewable Organic Waste |
| 2012 - 2015 | Exploring the Potential of during Skin Waste as a Filler in Biodegradable Polymer |
| 2012 - 2014 | Pilot Scale Production of Biogas from Co-Digestion of Cow Manure and Food Waste for Electricity Generation |
| 2012 - 2015 | Hardware Implementation of a Novel Impedance Spectroscopy System for Cancer Cell Studies |
| 2011 - 2014 | Enhancement of Co2 Mitigation of Cyanobacteria Potential for Biofuel Production |
| 2011 - 2012 | Bioprocessing Of Recombinant E.Coli Producing Glucuronidase Enzymes |
| 2011 - 2012 | Extraction of Astaxanthin Esthers from Shrimp Waste by Fermentation |
| 2011 - 2012 | Hydrolysis of Glucose in Kenaf Biomass |
| 2011 - 2015 | Upscaling of Gelatin Coated Microcarrier Beads Fabrication by Using Ultraviolet/Ozone (UVO) system |
| 2011 - 2013 | Bioactive Ceramic Matrix Nanocomposites for High Performance Load Bearing Bone Substitute |
| 2011 - 2014 | Production Of High Grade Ethanol From Sago |
| 2010 - 2011 | Development of Glycerol-Containing Media and Process Conditions for Production of Nucleocapsid Protein of New Castle Disease Virus |
| 2010 - 2013 | The Production of Liquid Spawn (Seed) and Fruiting Bodies of Schizophyllum Commune |
| 2010 - 2011 | Engine Performance Analysis for Enhanced Fuel |
| 2009 - 2012 | Global Metabolite Analysis of CHO Cells Cultured in T-Flasks and Bioreactor using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry |
| 2009 - 2011 | Development of Gelatin Coated Polyethylenea and Polystrene Microcarrier for Vero Cell Culture |
| 2009 - 2010 | Development of Porous Alumina for Biomedical Application using Protein Foaming-Consolidation Method |
| 2009 - 2012 | Studies on Effect(s ) of Glutamine and/or Serum on CHO Cell Growth in Bioreactor Culture Focusing on the Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF) Pathway |
| 2008 - 2010 | Design and Development of Novel MEMS bio-sensor for real-time study of Bone Deformation |
| 2007 - 2010 | Improvement of Nucleocapsid Protein of Avian Infuenza Virus (NP-AIV) Production from Recombinant E. coli Using 2L Benchtop Fermenter |
| 2007 - 2011 | Kinetic Studies and Optimisation of Biofuel Production from Cassava-Starch via Yeast Fermentation. |
| 2006 - 2009 | Development Of Bioactive Porous Ceramic Microcarriers For Animal Cell Proliferation |
| 2006 - 2011 | Process Improvement of Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV) Vaccine Production In Bioreactor |
| 2005 - 2009 | Purification of Monoclonol Antibody (Mouse IgG): Designing Optimization of Yield Using Chromatographic Techniques |
| 2005 - 2008 | Optimization and Growth Kinetic Study of Laboratory Scale Fermentor for the Production of Lactic Acid |
| 2005 - 2009 | Insulin Production: Development of Bioreactor System for High Cell Density Culture of Pancreas Cell (RIN-5F) |
| 2005 - 2010 | Thermophilic B-Glucuronidase Production by Recombinant Eschericia Coli: Growth Kinetics Study and Modelling in Laboratory Scale Fermenter |
On-Going
| 2022 - Present | Synthesis of Sustainable Fuel from Oil Palm Residue |
| 2022 - Present | Clean Energy Production by EFB Biomass Gasifiction |
| 2019 - Present | Indigenous and Traditional Medical Knowledge of Orang Asli for Community Sustainable Development |
| 2018 - Present | TRANSFERRING KNOWLEDGE TO AGROPRENUERS FOR MONITORING WATER QUALITY IN AN AQUAPONICS SYSTEM USING INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) |
| 2006 - Present | Bio-Process and Molecular Engineering Research Unit (BPMERU) |
Award & Recognition
| 29 Nov, 2012 | Gold Medal Award - Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF) | International |
| 07 Nov, 2012 | Bronze Medal Award - Bio Innovation Award | International |
| 28 Jun, 2012 | Outstanding Research Award - IIUM Quality Day 2012 | University |
| 17 May, 2012 | Silver Medal Award - International Invention Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2012 | International |
| 21 Feb, 2012 | Gold Medal Award - IIUM Research Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE) 2012 | University |
| 21 Feb, 2012 | 1st Prize Commercial Potential Award - IIUM Research Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE) 2012 | University |
| 21 Feb, 2012 | Bronze Medal Award - IIUM Research Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE) 2012 | University |
| 21 Nov, 2011 | Silver Medal Award - Bio Innovation Award | International |
| 21 Nov, 2011 | Gold Medal Award - Bio Innovation Award | International |
| 19 Oct, 2011 | Best Poster Presentation Award - Malaysia Polymer International Conference (MPIC) | National |
| 14 Oct, 2011 | Gold Medal Award - Ekspo Inovasi Islam 2011 | National |
| 17 Mar, 2011 | Outstanding Research Award - IIUM Quality Day 2011 | University |
| 09 Feb, 2011 | Bronze Medal Award - IIUM Research Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE) 2011 | University |
| 09 Feb, 2011 | Gold Medal Award - IIUM Research Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE) 2011 | University |
| 09 Feb, 2011 | Consolation prize Potential Commercial Award - IIUM Research Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE) 2011 | University |
| 09 Feb, 2011 | Silver Medal Award - IIUM Research Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE) 2011 | University |
| 09 Feb, 2011 | Gold Medal Award - IIUM Research Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE) 2011 | University |
| 09 Feb, 2011 | Bronze Medal Award - IIUM Research Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE) 2011 | University |
| 26 Nov, 2010 | Best Poster Award - International Conference on Advancement in Science and Technology (ICAST) 2010 | University |
| 01 Nov, 2010 | Bronze Medal Award - Bio Innovation Award 2010 | National |
| 01 Nov, 2010 | Silver Medal Award - Bio Innovation Award 2010 | National |
| 12 Oct, 2010 | Gold Medal - International Invention Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2010 | International |
| 26 Sep, 2010 | Silver Medal Award - Ekspo Inovasi Islam 2010 | National |
| 26 Sep, 2010 | Bronze Medal Award - Ekspo Inovasi Islam 2010 | National |
| 26 Sep, 2010 | Silver Medal Award - Ekspo Inovasi Islam 2010 | National |
| 04 Feb, 2010 | Bronze Medal Award - Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2010 | National |
| 04 Feb, 2010 | Bronze Medal Award - Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2010 | National |
| 26 Jan, 2010 | Bronze Medal Award - IIUM Research Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE) 2010 | University |
| 26 Jan, 2010 | Bronze Medal Award - IIUM Research Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE) 2010 | University |
| 26 Jan, 2010 | Bronze Medal Award - IIUM Research Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE) 2010 | University |
| 26 Jan, 2010 | Silver Medal Award - IIUM Research Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE) 2010 | University |
| 26 Jan, 2010 | 1st Prize for Innovation and Commercialization Award - IIUM Research Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE) 2010 | University |
| 26 Jan, 2010 | Silver Medal Award - IIUM Research Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE) 2010 | University |
| 26 Jan, 2010 | Bronze Medal Award - IIUM Research Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE) 2010 | University |
| 26 Jan, 2010 | Bronze Medal Award - IIUM Research Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE) 2010 | University |
| 17 Nov, 2009 | Bronze Medal Award - Bio Innovation Award 2009 | National |
| 17 Nov, 2009 | Bronze Medal Award - Bio Innovation Award 2009 | National |
| 26 Sep, 2009 | Bronze Medal Award - Taipei Invention Show 2009 | International |
| 19 Feb, 2009 | Silver Medal Award - Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2009 | National |
| 19 Feb, 2009 | Silver Medal Award - Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2009 | National |
| 19 Feb, 2009 | Bronze Medal Award - Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2009 | National |
| 19 Feb, 2009 | Bronze Medal Award - Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2009 | National |
| 21 Jan, 2009 | Silver Medal Award - Kulliyyah of Engineering Research and Innovation Exhibition (KERIE) 2009 | University |
| 21 Jan, 2009 | Silver Medal Award - Kulliyyah of Engineering Research and Innovation Exhibition (KERIE) 2009 | University |
| 21 Jan, 2009 | Bronze Medal Award - Kulliyyah of Engineering Research and Innovation Exhibition (KERIE) 2009 | University |
| 30 Oct, 2008 | Gold Medal Award - Ideen Erfindungen Neuheiten (IENA) 2008 | International |
| 22 Jul, 2008 | Best Poster Award - 2nd Malaysian Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Scientific Meeting (MTERM 08) | National |
| 11 Jun, 2008 | Bronze Medal Award - Invention and New Product Exposition (INPEX) 2008 | International |
| 09 May, 2008 | Gold Medal Award - International Invention Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2008 | International |
| 09 May, 2008 | Silver Medal Award - International Invention Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2008 | International |
| 21 Mar, 2008 | Silver Medal Award - Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2008 | National |
| 21 Mar, 2008 | Bronze Medal Award - Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2008 | National |
| 12 Dec, 2007 | Gold Medal Award - Kulliyyah of Engineering Research and Innovation Exhibition (KERIE) 2007 | University |
| 12 Dec, 2007 | Silver Medal Award - Kulliyyah of Engineering Research and Innovation Exhibition (KERIE) 2007 | University |
| 22 Nov, 2007 | Gold Medal Award - International Exhibition of Brussels Innova Energy 2007 | International |
| 22 Nov, 2007 | Silver Medal Award - International Exhibition of Brussels Innova Energy 2007 | International |
| 28 Mar, 2007 | Gold Medal Award - Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2007 | National |
| 19 Feb, 2007 | University Promising Research Award - International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) | University |
| 07 Dec, 2006 | Gold Medal Award - Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF) | International |
| 07 Dec, 2006 | Silver Medal Award - Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF) | International |
| 05 Dec, 2006 | Gold Medal Award - Kulliyyah of Engineering Research and Innovation Exhibition (KERIE) 2006 | University |
| 05 Dec, 2006 | Silver Medal Award - Kulliyyah of Engineering Research and Innovation Exhibition (KERIE) 2006 | University |
| 05 Dec, 2006 | Bronze Medal Award - Kulliyyah of Engineering Research and Innovation Exhibition (KERIE) 2006 | University |
| 05 Dec, 2006 | Silver Medal Award - Kulliyyah of Engineering Research and Innovation Exhibition (KERIE) 2006 | University |
| 11 Nov, 2006 | Special Award Recognition from State Office of Industrial Property of Macedonia - Ideen Erfindungen Neuheiten (IENA) 2006 | International |
| 11 Nov, 2006 | Gold Medal Award - Ideen Erfindungen Neuheiten (IENA) 2006 | International |
| 19 May, 2006 | Gold Medal Award - International Invention Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2006 | International |
| 19 May, 2006 | Bronze Medal Award - International Invention Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2006 | International |
| 07 Apr, 2006 | Silver Medal Award - Geneva Exhibition | International |
| 23 Feb, 2006 | Gold Medal Award - Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2006 | National |
| 23 Feb, 2006 | Silver Medal Award - Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2006 | National |
| 20 Dec, 2005 | Silver Medal Award - Kulliyyah of Engineering Research and Innovation Exhibition (KERIE) 2005 | University |
| 20 Dec, 2005 | Bronze Medal Award - Kulliyyah of Engineering Research and Innovation Exhibition (KERIE) 2005 | University |
| 20 Dec, 2005 | Bronze Medal Award - Kulliyyah of Engineering Research and Innovation Exhibition (KERIE) 2005 | University |
| 20 Dec, 2005 | Gold Medal Award - Kulliyyah of Engineering Research and Innovation Exhibition (KERIE) 2005 | University |