Ma'an Alkhatib has been with International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) since 2007. He is now an Associate Professor at the Department of Biotechnology Engineering, Faculty of Engineering. He obtained his Ph.D from University Putra Malaysia with a PhD thesis entitled "Methane gas absorption capacity of carbon materials for absorbed natural gas applications". His MSc was obtained from University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) with a thesis entitled "Surface modification of activated carbon by impregnation with SnCl2.2H2O for the purification of H2/CO2 gas mixture".
He worked as an engineer for Water Equipment International, Amman, Jordan from 1995-1996 and as a senior researcher for COMBICAT R&D Centre, University of Malaya, from 2005 to 2006. Currently, he is the postgraduate academic advisor and integrated design project coordinator for his department. He was the coordinator for the final year project from 2010 to 2015. He is also the Biotechnology Engineering Section Editor for IIUM Engineering Journal. Since 2010, Ma'an served as a committee member and judge for Chem-E-Car competition under the Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM).
He is also a member and head of publication and web unit in Bioenvironmental Engineering Research Centre (BERC) and he was the coordinator for Nanoscience and Nontechnology Engineering Research Group (NANORG) (2007-2013). He is a regular reviewer for several peer reviewed journals. He has more than 80 publications, supervised and co-supervised ten Ph.D and ten MSc students, published three books and more than 10 chapters in books and secured more than 25 research funds as a principal researcher and co-researcher. He has won many awards at local and international levels and granted two patents. He was nominated as best teacher for the year 2013 and he won the Best Teacher Award at IIUM university level in 2014.

• Biotechnology ~ Biotechnology ~ Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology ~ Biofuel - Biofuel production from waste
• Engineering Tech ~ Engineering And Technology ~ Electrical and Electronic Engineering ~ Other Electrical and Electronic Engineering n.e.c. - adsoption from liquid and gas mediium
• Natural Science ~ Environmental Sciences ~ Environment Technology/Industry ~ Water and Wastewater Treatment Technology - "Water & waste water treatment,
• Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Nanotechnology ~ Other Nanotechnology n.e.c. - Nano-materials synthesis (carbon nanotubes, nanofibres and Activated carbon) for applications in water treatment, composites and biotechnology
• Biotechnology ~ Biotechnology ~ Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology ~ Bioremediation - Bioremediation of oil in water & waste water

• 2015 - 2030: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Malaysian Capacity Development Network for Sustainable Water Management (MYCDNET)

ADVANCED BIOSEPARATION PROCESSES	2011/2012 2010/2011
BIOFUEL AND BIOENERGY	2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017
BIOLOGICAL WASTE TREATMENT DESIGN	2015/2016 2014/2015
BIOMASS ENERGY	2012/2013
BIOTECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING LAB	2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008
BIOTECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING LAB II	2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012
CARBON NANOMATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS	2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2013/2014 2012/2013
ENGINEERING ETHICS FROM ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE	2019/2020
ENGINEERING ETHICS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT	2019/2020
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT	2015/2016
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING	2015/2016
FINAL YEAR PROJECT II	2018/2019
FLUID MECHANICS	2014/2015 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008
FLUID MECHANICS FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS	2022/2023 2021/2022
Integrated Design Project	2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014
NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY	2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016
PRINCIPLE OF MASS AND ENERGY BALANCE	2022/2023
PRINCIPLES OF MASS AND ENERGY BALANCE	2022/2023
PROCESS PLANT DESIGN & SAFETY	2013/2014
PROJECT I	2018/2019 2013/2014 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009
PROJECT II	2012/2013
Project Management	2023/2024
REACTION ENGINEERING	2023/2024 2022/2023 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019
SEMINAR	2018/2019
SEPARATION PROCESSES 1	2022/2023
SEPARATION PROCESSES FOR BIOCHEMICAL PRODUCTS	2013/2014 2007/2008
SEPARATION PROCESSES I	2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES, POLICIES AND PRACTICES	2021/2022
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES, PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES	2022/2023
THERMODYNAMICS	2023/2024 2014/2015 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011
USRAH IN ACTION 1	2022/2023
USRAH IN ACTION 2	2022/2023

Completed

2018 - 2022	A novel technique of orienting chitin nanofiber using directed growth of fungi for enhanced bionanocomposite mechanical performance.
2018 - 2022	A novel technique of orienting chitin nanofiber using directed growth of fungi for enhanced bionanocomposite mechanical performance.
2018 - 2022	A novel technique of orienting chitin nanofiber using directed growth of fungi for enhanced bionanocomposite mechanical performance.
2017 - 2022	Effectiveness of highly purified ANAE,a plant-esterase immobilized on Multi-walled Carbon Nanotube-Screen Printed Electrode as portable biosensor for the inhibition-based electrochemical detection of pesticides.
2015 - 2018	Investigation of Immobilization of Fungal Biomass on Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) as a Novel Biosorbent for Removal of Textile Dyes
2014 - 2018	Investigation of Activity and Loading Capability of Lipase Enzyme Immobilized on Nano- and Micro- Polymer Substrates
2013 - 2016	Fabrication of High-Performance Carbon Nanotube Field-Effect Transistor by Alcohol Catalytic Chemical Vapor Deposition Method
2013 - 2016	Development of a Photo-voltaic System Using CNT and ZnxCd1-x (O) for the Conversion of Solar Energy to Electricity
2012 - 2015	Optimization of Colour Removal from Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) by Nanomaterials
2012 - 2015	Prototype Development of High Performance Lightweight Nanocomposite Sport Shoes
2012 - 2014	Isolation of Bacterial Strains for Bioremediation of Fat, Oil & Grease (FOG) in Wastewater Treatment Plants
2011 - 2014	RU 2011:Pollution Load Determination,Assessment and Management in IIUM River through Development of QUAL2K Water Model.
2011 - 2012	Advances In Nanotechnology And Its Applications (KVC Project 2011)
2011 - 2012	Extraction of Plant Material for Discovery Anti-Cancer Properties
2010 - 2014	Development of Pathogen Free Composting Process with Oil Palm Industrial Waste by Compatible Filamentous Fungi
2009 - 2009	Academic Performance Measurement : A Professional Development Programme for Faculty of Arts and Humanities King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah Saudi Arabia
2009 - 2012	Bioremediation of Hydrocarbon-contamidated Soils
2009 - 2011	Isolation of Hydrocarbons-Degrading Bacteria from Oil-Contaminated Soil
2009 - 2009	Academic Assessment with Tabuk University
2009 - 2011	Optimization of Enzyme Immobilization on Carbon Nanotubes
2009 - 2010	Adsorption of Heavy Metals from Industrial Wastewater using Carbon Nanomaterial Grown on Granular Activated Carbon
2008 - 2012	Development of Model for the Dewatering of Wastewater Sludge/Biosolids using Electroosmotic technique
2008 - 2010	Study of Membrane Bioreactor in Wastewater Treatment
2007 - 2010	Immobalization of Chitosan onto the Surface of Carbon Nanotube CT for Removal of Heavy Metals
2006 - 2012	Production of Carbon Nanomaterials and Application in Removal of Toxic Heavy Metals From Water and Wastewater

On-Going

2023 - Present	Enhancing Mastery of Engineering Financial Management Through Industry-Ready Experiential Game-base Learning
2019 - Present	Study on the Biodegradation of Fat, Oil and Grease (FOG) in the WWTP of IWK
2013 - Present	Study on the Production and Characterization of Fish Collagen Nanoparticles (NPs) from Local Sources and Their Incorporation in Food System
2009 - Present	Evaluation on Quality of Heat Resistant Chocolate
2004 - Present	Bio-Environmental Engineering Research Centre (BERC)

02 Sep, 2016	Outstanding Contributor, Journal Articles Indexed in Scopus and ISI, received on 2nd Sept. 2016. CREAM 2016 - International Islamic University Malaysia	University
29 Apr, 2015	Best Teacher Award (University) - International Islamic University Malaysia	University
20 Feb, 2013	Silver and bronze medals. The 2013 International Islamic University Malaysia Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE 2013) - International Islamic University Malaysia	University
22 Feb, 2012	Bronze Medal. The 2012 International Islamic University Malaysia Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE 2012) - International Islamic University Malaysia	University
16 Feb, 2012	Silver Medal. Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2012: Invention & Innovation Awards 2012 (16 February 2012) - Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE)	National
23 Nov, 2011	Bronze Medal. BioMalaysia 2011, 21-23 November 2011, KLCC - BioMalaysia	National
10 Feb, 2011	2 Gold and 1 Silver Medals. The 2011 International Islamic University Malaysia Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE 2011) - International Islamic University Malaysia	University
03 Nov, 2010	3 bronze medals. BioMalaysia 2010 , 2-3 November 2010, KLCC - BioMalaysia	National
27 Jan, 2010	2 Silver and 5 Bronze Medals. The 2010 International Islamic University Malaysia Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE 2010) - International Islamic University Malaysia	University
24 Sep, 2009	Special Award by Association of Polish Inventors and Rationalizers President of Association - Association of Polish Inventors and Rationalizers President of Association	International
17 May, 2009	2 Gold Medals. 20th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2009) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 15th- 17th May 2009 - ITEX	National
23 Mar, 2009	Best Paper Award in Engineering and Technology Track - IJAS Conferencefor Academic Disciplines. Las Vegas	International
22 Jan, 2009	1 silver and 1 bronze medals. Kulliyyah of Engineering Research and innovation Exhibition, IIUM, Malaysia, Jan. 21-22, 2009, KERIE, 2009 - Kulliyyah of Engineering	KCDIO

Article

2023	Acid–base pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis of palm oil mill effluent in a single reactor system for production of fermentable sugars. International Journal of Polymer Science, 2023 () pp. 1-15
2023	Biodegradation of fats, oil and grease using microorganisms isolated from palm oil mill effluent. IIUM Engineering Journal, 24 (2) pp. 1-10
2023	The effect of acid modification on adsorption of ortho-nitrophenol from aqueous solution by multi wall carbon nanotubes and conical carbon nanofibers: characterization, modelling and performance. Biological and Natural Resources Engineering Journal, 7 (1) pp. 58-90
2023	The performance of heteroatom-doped carbon nanotubes synthesized via a hydrothermal method on the oxygen reduction reaction and specific capacitance. Journal of Electrochemical Science and Engineering, Nanomaterials Special Issue () pp. 1-14
2022	Optimisation of activated carbon production from baobab fruit shells by chemical activation with koh for the removal of phenol. Water Conservation & Management (WCM), 6 (1) pp. 56-61
2022	Statistical optimization of adsorption processes for the removal of phenol by ac derived from baobab fruit shell. Materials Science and Engineering, 1192 (1) pp. 1-7
2022	The role of high-performance microwave absorbing materials in electromagnetic interference shielding: a review of the advanced internal design of polymer-based nano-composites. International Journal of Engineering, XX (2) pp. 19-30
2021	Adsorption of methylene blue onto activated carbon developed from baobab fruit shell by chemical activation: kinetic equilibrium studies. IIUM Engineering Journal, 22 (2) pp. 31-49
2021	Agarwood branch ethanolic extract affects expression of apoptotic gene in MCF-7 breast cancer cells. Progress in Drug Discovery & Biomedical Science, 4 (1) pp. 1-22
2021	Auto-correlation robustness of factorial designs and GAMS in studying the effects of process variables in a dual-objective adsorption system. Applied Water Science, 11 (2) pp. 1-14
2021	Enhancement of the calorific value of empty fruit bunch (EFB) by adding municipal solid waste as solid fuel in gasification process. IIUM Engineering Journal, 22 (2) pp. 10-20
2021	Municipal solid waste and palm kernel shell mixture as feedstock in the gasification process. Biological And Natural Resources Engineering Journal, 5 (1) pp. 1-12
2021	Removal of phenol from aqueous solution by adsorption onto baobab fruit shell activated carbon: equilibrium and kinetics studies. Journal of Environmental Treatment Techniques, 9 (3) pp. 686-697
2020	Crustacean chitin nanomaterial as reinforcement for bio-based polymer. Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, () pp. 1-12
2020	Response surface optimization of yield of agarwood (Aquilaria malaccensis) leaf extract using Soxhlet extraction. International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE), 8 (6) pp. 1926-1934
2020	Understanding the effects of different parameters of Soxhlet extraction on bioactive compounds from Aquilaria malaccensis leaf through GCMS-based profiling. Food Research, 4 (Supplement 1) pp. 63 -73
2020	تحديات التعلم الإلكتروني في ظل أزمة كورونا وما بعدها. الجزيرة, () pp.
2019	Bauxite mining and refinery: investigating prospective red mud management strategies. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, Special Issue on SU18 () pp. 120-134
2019	Column efficiency of fluoride removal using Quaternized Palm Kernel Shell (QPKS). International Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2019 () pp. 1-13
2019	Effects of time, temperature, and solvent ratio on the extraction of non-extractable polyphenols with anticancer activity of barhi date palm kernels extracts using response surface methodology. Preprints, () pp. 1-36
2019	Immobilization of candida rugosa lipase on aminated polyvinyl benzyl chloride-grafted nylon-6 microfibers. Bulletin of Chemical Reaction Engineering & Catalysis, 14 (2) pp. 369-379
2019	Lipase immobilization on fibers grafted with polyglycidyl methachrylate. IIUM Engineering Journal, 20 (1) pp. 12-23
2019	The optimum condition for the synthesis of carbon nanofibers on activated carbon to remove lead from aqueous solution. International Journal of Nanoelectronics and Materials, 12 (2) pp. 135-144
2018	Immobilisation of Candida rugosa lipase on aminated polyethylene/polypropylene microfibrous sheet modifieded with oxirane group. ASM Science Journal, 11 (3) pp. 182-200
2018	Reuse potential of carbon nanotubes in removing cadmium from water. Nanoscience & Nanotechnology-Asia, 8 (2) pp. 193-198
2018	Synthesis of fish gelatin nanoparticles and their application for the drug delivery based on response surface methodology. Advances in Natural Sciences: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 9 () pp. 045014-1-13
2017	Cake compressibility analysis of BPOME from a hybrid adsorption microfiltration process. Water Environment Research, 89 (4) pp. 292-300
2017	Challenges in textile wastewater and current palliative methods: An overview. IIUM Engineering Journal, 18 (2) pp. 71-78
2017	Nutrients depictions of Barhi date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) kernels. International Food Research Journal (IFRJ), 24 (Suppl.) pp. S325-S334
2017	Nutritients depictions of Barhi date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) kernels 1. International Food Research Journal, 24 (Suppl.) pp. S325-S334
2017	Panus tigrinus as a potential biomass source for reactive blue decolorization: isotherm and kinetic study. Electronic Journal of Biotechnology, 24 (15) pp. 7-11
2017	Process optimization for the production of fish gelatin nanoparticles. International Food Research Journal, 24 (Suppl.) pp. S501-S507
2017	The application of multiphase DEM for the prediction of fat, oil and grease (FOG) deposition in sewer pipe lines. Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, 39 (1) pp. 9-16
2016	Electrostatic biosorption of COD, Mn and H2S on EFB-based activated carbon produced through steam pyrolysis: an analysis based on surface chemistry, equilibria and kinetics. Waste and Biomass Valorization, 7 (1) pp. 109-124
2016	Removal of fluoride using quaternized palm kernel shell as adsorbents: Equilibrium isotherms and kinetics studies. BioResources, 11 (2) pp. 4485-4511
2016	Studies on pore blocking mechanism and technical feasibility of a hybrid PAC-MF process for reclamation of irrigation water from biotreated POME. Separation Science and Technology, () pp. 1-16
2016	Synthesis and characterization of carbon nanofibers grown on powdered activated carbon.. Journal of Nanotechnotechnology, 2016 () pp. 1-10
2016	Synthesis of carbon nanofibers on impregnated powdered activated carbon as cheap substrate. Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 9 (4) pp. 532-536
2016	Technical feasibility study of a low-cost hybrid PAC-UF system for wastewater reclamation and reuse: a focus on feedwater production for low-pressure boilers. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 23 (22) pp. 22554-22567
2016	Turbidity and suspended solids removal from highstrength wastewater using high surface area adsorbent: mechanistic pathway and statistical analysis. Cogent Engineering, 3 (1) pp. 1162384-1-1162384-18
2015	A two-step optimization and statistical analysis of COD reduction from biotreated POME using empty fruit bunch-based activated carbon produced from pyrolysis. Water Quality, Exposure and Health, 7 (4) pp. 603-616
2015	Efficient lead sorption from wastewater by carbon nanofibers. Environmental Chemistry Letters, 13 (3) pp. 341-346
2015	Isolation of bacterial strain for biodegradation of fats, oil and grease. Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences (MJAS), 19 (1) pp. 138-143
2015	Lead sorption by carbon nanofibers grown on powdered activated carbon — kinetics and equilibrium. NANO: Brief Reports and Reviews, 10 (2) pp. 1550017-1
2014	Application of response surface methodology (RSM) for optimization of color removal from POME by granular activated carbon. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology , xx (xx) pp. 1-8
2014	Comparative and optimization studies of adsorptive strengths of activated carbons produced from steam- and CO2-activation for BPOME treatment. Advances in Environmental Biology, 8 (3) pp. 603-612
2014	Effect of Tio2 concentration on photocatalytic degradation of reactive orange 16 Dye (Ro16). Advances in Environmental Biology, 8 (3) pp. 692-695
2014	Mechanism of fat, oil and grease (FOG) deposit formation in sewer systems. Advances in Environmental Biology, 8 (3) pp. 815-820
2014	Morphological synthesis and environmental application of ZSM-5 zeolite crystals from combined low-water and fluoride syntheses routes. Advances in Environmental Biology, 8 (3) pp. 613-625
2014	Optimization of bioethanol production from empty fruit bunches by co-culture of saccharomyces cerevisae and aspergillus niger using statistical experimental design. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 8 (s.ed 1) pp. 731-740
2014	Potentials of biosurfactant and biomass from locally isolated panus tigrinus and klebsiella pneumonia strains and decolorization of selected industrials dye. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 8 (1) pp. 725-730
2014	Problems, control, and treatment of fat, oil, and grease (FOG): a review. Journal of Oleo Science, 63 (8) pp. 747-752
2013	Boiler-feed and process water reclamation from Biotreated Palm Oil Mill Effluent (BPOME): A developmental review . Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Quarterly , 27 (4) pp. 477-489
2013	Zero liquid discharge and water conservation through water reclamation & reuse of biotreated palm oil mill effluent: A review. International Journal of Academic Research, 5 (4) pp. 170 -183
2012	Statistical modelling optimisation of cellulase enzyme immobilisation on functionalised multi-walled carbon nanotubes for empty fruit bunches degradation. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 6 (1) pp. 30-38
2011	An isolated bacterial consortium for crude oil biodegradation. African Journal of Biotechnology, 10 (81) pp. 18763-18767
2011	Chemical resistance tests on PP-ternary nanocomposite for its application in bioreactor liner fabrication. Science China Technological Sciences, 54 (8) pp. 2217-2223
2011	Effect of processing conditions in the preparation of PP-Ternary Nanocomposite using MWCNT as secondary filler. Journal of Materials Science and Engineering, 5 () pp. 130-144
2011	Enhanced electroforced sedimentation of various solid-liquid systems. African Journal of Biotechnology, 10 (81) pp. 18906-18909
2011	Enzymatic hydrolysis of oil palm empty fruit bunch using immobilized cellulase enzyme. African Journal of Biotechnology, 10 (81) pp. 18811-18815
2011	Growth of carbon nanomaterial on granular activated carbon . Advanced Materials Research, 264 () pp. 535-541
2011	Heavy metals removal from synthetic wastewater by a novel nano-size composite adsorbent. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology , 8 (4) pp. 799-806
2011	Kinetic study of a Bacterial Consortium isolated from soil contaminated with crude oil. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 5 (6) pp. 925-930
2011	Optimization of activated carbon production from empty fruit bunch fibers in one-step steam pyrolysis for cadmium removal from aqueous solution. Environmentalist, () pp.
2011	Production of sugar by hydrolysis of empty fruit bunches using palm oil mill effluent (POME) based cellulases: Optimization study. African Journal of Biotechnology, 10 (81) pp. 18722-18727
2011	Rapid method for the determination of moisture content in biodiesel using FTIR spectroscopy . Journal Of The American Oil Chemists' Society, () pp.
2011	The production of carbon nanotubes using two-stage chemical vapor deposition and their potential use in protein purification. Chemical Engineering Journal, 168 () pp. 461-169
2010	Adsorption of copper, nickel and lead ions from synthetic semiconductor industrial wastewater by palm shell activated carbon. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology , 7 (4) pp. 751-758
2010	Clean production of carbon nanomaterials to remove arsenic from drinking water. OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development, 1 (7) pp. 45-52
2010	Effect of modification on the physicochemical and thermal properties of organophilic clay modified with Octadecylamine. International Journal of Engineering and Technology, 10 (1) pp. 23-31
2010	Effect of radiation dose on the properties of natural rubber nanocomposite. Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 79 (12) pp. 1279-1285
2010	Immobilization of Chitosan onto Carbon Nanotubes for Lead Removal from Water. Journal of Applied Sciences, 10 (21) pp. 2705-2708
2010	Improving the polypropylene-clay composite using carbon nanotubes as secondary filler. Energy Research Journal, 1 (2) pp. 68-72
2010	Optimization of CNTs production using full factorial design and its advanced application in protein purification. International Journal of Nanoscience, 9 (3) pp. 181-192
2010	Statistical optimization of carbon nanotubes production by DS-CVD and its application in protein purification. World Journal of Engineering, 7 (4) pp. 282-289
2010	Study of Pb adsorption by carbon nanofibers (CNFs) grown on powdered activated carbon. Journal of Applied Sciences, 10 (17) pp. 1983-1986
2009	Optimisation of arsenic adsorption from water by carbon nanofibers grown on powdered activated carbon impregnated with nickel.. Journal of Applied Sciences, 9 (17) pp. 3180-3183
2008	Immobilization of fungal biomass with multi-walled carbon nanotubes as biosorbent. Malaysian Journal of Microbiology, 14 (2 (Special issue)) pp. 113-119
2003	Synthesis and characterization of carbon nano-structures for methane storage. Environmental Informatics Archives,, 1 () pp. 597-605
2002	The effect of impregnation of activated carbon with SnCl2.2H2O on its porosity, surface composition and CO gas adsorption. Carbon, 40 (11) pp. 1929-1936

Conference or Workshop Item

2021	Production and characterization of activated carbon from Baobab fruit shells by chemical activation using ZnCl2, H3PO4 and KOH. In: 1st International Conference on Material Processing and Technology 2021,
2021	Responsible research and industry-academia partnership to enhance indigenous green technologies. In: The Malaysia International Water Convention (MIWC) 2021,
2021	Simulation of biomass and municipal solid waste pellet gasification using Aspen Plus. In: 6th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE 2021),
2021	Simulation of biomass and municipal solid waste pellet gasification using aspen plus. In: 6th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering 2021,
2021	Statistical optimization of adsorption processes for the removal of Phenol by activated carbon derived from Baobab fruit shell. In: 6th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE 2021),
2021	Wastewater treatment plants during Covid-19 Pandemic: a safeguard or a hazard?. In: Pandemic and The challenges of Domestic Wastewater Operation,
2020	Be a force of nature - care for the environment. In: Environmental webinar: Be a force of nature – environmental care,
2020	Can education gap be bridged worldwide? | Inside Story. In: Inside Story,
2020	How to use google meet - step by step. In: E-Learning Clinic 2.0,
2020	IIUM river of life : friends of Sungai Pusu. In: IIUM Sustainability WEBINAR 1.0: Untangling sustainability issues through inter & transdisciplinary approach: the case of Sungai Pusu, Gombak,
2020	Keep strong - Rise Together. In: Keep strong - Rise Together,
2020	Post COVID-19 river quality: challenges ahead!. In: IIUM River of Life Flagship Project,
2020	Sesi perkongsian penilaian anugerah khas YB Menteri Pendidikan Malaysia: reka bentuk kurikulum & penyampaian inovatif. In: Bengkel Pemilihan Anugerah Khas YB Menteri Pendidikan Malaysia : Rekabentuk Kurikulum dan Penyampaian Inovatif ( AKRI) 2019,
2020	Virtual learn caster techniques: designing the experience. In: Virtual Class Techniques : Designing the Experience,
2020	اتجاهات حديثة في التعليم الجامعي :. In: اتجاهات حديثة في التعليم الجامعي,
2020	التجربة الماليزية في مواجهة تحديات كورونا في قطاع التعليم. In: Kuala Lumpur International Conference on Management and Education (KLICME 2020),
2019	GCMS-based profiling revealed bioactive compounds from Aquilaria malaccensis leaf extract. In: Global Halal Sphere Conference 2019 (GloHaS 2019),
2018	Bauxite mining and refinery: investigating prospective of red mud management strategies. In: International Engineering Research Conference 2018,
2018	Fluoride removal by Palm Kernel Shell Activated Carbon (PKSAC): batch and isotherms approach. In: The 4th International Conference on Chemical Engineering and Industrial Biotechnology 2018 (ICCEIB 2018),
2018	Influence of aeration on nutrients removal by chlorella sp. from wastewater. In: 5th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE 2018),
2017	Extraction and profiling of agarwood (Aquilaria malaccensis) leaves extract. In: International Malaysian-French Scientific Conference (IMFSC 2017): Inspired by nature, delivered through science for a better world,
2017	Factors affecting the immobilization of fungal biomass on CNT as a biosorbent for textile dyes removal. In: International Conference on Materials Technology and Energy (ICMTE 2017),
2017	Immobilization of Candida rugosa lipase on grafted-PGMA polymer for industrial applications. In: ASIA International Multidisciplinary Conference 2017,
2017	Immobilization of fungal biomass with multi-walled carbon nanotubes as biosorbent. In: International Conference on Environmental Research and Technology (ICERT 2017),
2017	Immobilization of lipase candida rugosa on nylon 6 polymer grafted with poly venylbenzyl chloride (PVBC). In: ASIA International Multidisciplinary Conference 2017,
2017	Isotherm, kinetic and adsorption study of malachite green dye on Carbon Nanotubes Immobilized Biomass (CNTIB). In: 10th World Congress of Chemical Engineering (WCCCE10),
2017	Response surface methodology for optimization of lipase immobilization conditions on nanofibers grafted with polyglycidyl methachrylate (PGMA). In: 3rd International Symposium on Materials and Sustainable Development (ISMSD2017),
2017	Understanding the significance variables for fabrication of fish gelatin nanoparticles by Plackett-Burman design. In: International Conference on Advances in Manufacturing and Materials Engineering 2017 (ICAMME17),
2016	Characterization of the Baobab fruit shells as adsorbtion material. In: 4th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering 2016 (ICBioE 2016),
2016	Cross-flow microfiltration of a high strength industrial wastewater: Modelling of membrane fouling mechanisms. In: Qatar Foundation Annual Research conference,
2016	Development of acid-base-enzyme pretreatment and hydrolysis of palm oil mill effluent for bioethanol production: a review . In: 4th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering 2016 (ICBioE 2016),
2016	Formulation development and systematic optimization of production fish gelatine nanoparticles as new resource for drug delivery. In: 4th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering 2016 (ICBioE 2016),
2016	Optimization of lipase immobilization on nylon -6-grafted with PGMA polymer . In: 4th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering 2016 (ICBioE 2016),
2016	Optimization of lipase immobilization on nylon -6-grafted with PGMA polymer . In: 4th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering 2016 (ICBioE 2016),
2016	Phenolic contents and antioxidant activity of barhi date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) kernels extracts. In: 4th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering 2016 (ICBioE 2016),
2016	Preliminary study on the application of multiphase DEM for the prediction of fat,oil and grease (FOG) deposition in sewer pipe lines. In: 4th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering 2016 (ICBioE 2016),
2016	Production of polymethyl methacrylate grafted biopolymer using potassium persulfate. In: 4th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering 2016 (ICBioE 2016),
2016	Textile wastewater challenges and current mitigation methods: an overview. In: "4th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE'16): Harnessing Biotechnology For Sustainable And Green Future",
2016	Use of GIS in the improvement of sewage treatment plant management: A case study. In: 4th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering 2016 (ICBioE 2016),
2015	Decolorization of reactive blue using white rot fungi biomass: optimization, isotherm and kinetic study. In: Asian Congress on Biotechnology 2015 (ACB 2015),
2015	Production of tilapia fish gelatin nanoparticles. In: International Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2015,
2014	E. coli in tropical urban rivers : a case study of the Sungai Gombak basin. In: 13th IWA Specialist Conference on Water and River Basin Management,
2014	Modelling of membrane fouling in ultrafiltration of Adsorbed Biotreated Palm Oil Mill Effluent (ABPOME). In: The 27th International Symposium on Chemical Engineering (ISChE 2014),
2014	Statistical optimization of bioethanol production from empty fruit bunches by a mixed culture of yeast and fungus. In: International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE 2013),
2013	Mechanism of fat, oil and grease (FOG) deposit formation in sewer pipelines. In: 3rd International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBIoE 2013,
2013	Synthesis of ZSM-5 Zeolite from low-water/fluoride route for the treatment of petroleum industry effluent. In: 3rd International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBIoE 2013),
2013	Systemic study for dye decolorization using biosurfactants and biomass. In: International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE 2013),
2013	Treatment of biotreated palm oil mill effluent using powdered activated carbon produced from palm empty fruit bunch. In: 3rd International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBIoE 2013),
2011	An isolated bacterial consortium for crude oil biodegradation. In: 2nd International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE 2011),
2011	Cellulosic bioethanol production from empty fruit bunches by locally produced cellulases. In: 2nd International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE 2011),
2011	Dehydration of Ethanol on Zeolite based media using adsorption process. In: 3rd (2011) CUTSE International Conference,
2011	Enzymatic hydrolysis of oil palm empty fruit bunch using immobilized cellulase enzyme. In: 2nd International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE 2011),
2011	Optimization of hydrolysis process using empty fruit bunches by locally produced cellulases. In: 2nd International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE 2011),
2011	Optimization of process parameters for the production of polypropylene ternary nanocomposites. In: 2nd International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE 2011),
2011	Performance of reactivated carbon nanotubes in adsorbing cadmium from aqueous solution . In: 46th Central Canadian Symposium on Water Quality Research,
2010	Adsorption of cadmium by activated carbon prepared from oil palm empty fruit bunch fibres. In: 4th World Engineering Congress 2010,
2010	Adsorption of lead from aqueous solution by a novel carbon based adsorbent. In: IIUM Research, Innovation & Invention Exhibition (IRIIE 2010),
2010	Bioremediation of oil spills in soil. In: IIUM Research, Innovation & Invention Exhibition (IRIIE 2010),
2010	Development of ternary nanocomposite for civil constraction and fabrication of process vessels. In: IIUM Research, Innovation & Invention Exhibition (IRIIE 2010),
2010	Effect of adsorbate initial concentration on the removal of Pb from aqueous solutions by carbon nanofibers . In: 24th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE 2010) and 1st International Conference on Process Engineering and Advanced Materials 2010 (ICPEAM2010). ,
2010	Electron beam crosslinked natural rubber/multiwalled carbon nanotube nanocomposite. In: IIUM Research, Innovation & Invention Exhibition (IRIIE 2010),
2010	Fabrication of Adsorber Bed Apparatus for dehydration of ethanol on Zeolite based media. In: International Conference on Technology for New and Renewable Energy(ICT-NRE),
2010	Immobilization of cellulases enzyme on Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) for cellulosic compounds degradation. In: IIUM Research, Innovation & Invention Exhibition (IRIIE 2010),
2010	Production of activated carbon from (EFB) for removal of cadmium. In: IIUM Research, Innovation & Invention Exhibition (IRIIE 2010),
2010	Production of activated carbon from empty fruit bunches by one step steam pyrolysis. In: 2nd International Conference on Environmental Research and Technology (ICERT 2010) ,
2010	Surface modification of activated carbon for enhancement of heavy metals adsorption.. In: 2nd International Conference on Environmental Research and Technology (ICERT). ,
2009	Adsorption of chromium from water by carbon nanotubes grown on powdered activated carbon. In: International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure and Built Environment in Developing Countries - SIBE,,
2009	Immobilization of chitosan onto carbon nanotubes for lead removal from water. In: 3rd International Conference on Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering (ICCBPE-2009),
2009	Metal removal from industrial wastewater by a novel carbon nanomaterial. . In: Environmental Science and Technology Conference - ESTEC,
2009	Modification of powdered activated carbon for the production of Carbon Nanofibers (CNFs). In: International Advanced of Technology Congress (ATC 2009),
2009	Optimisation of arsenic adsorption from water by carbon nanofibres grown on powdered activated carbon impregnated with nickel . In: 3rd International Conference on Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering,
2009	Statistical optimization of carbon nanotubes production by DS-CVD and its application in protein purification. In: 17th Annual International Conference on COMPOSITES/NANO ENGINEERING (ICCE-17),
2009	Surface characteristics of nanoclay modified with different alkylamonium ions. In: International Journal of Arts & Sciences Conference,
2009	Synthesis of carbon nanotube and Its potential application in protein purification by using skim latex serum. In: Nanoscience and nanotechnology : International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology,
2009	Synthesis of carbon nanotubes and its potential application in protein purification by using skim latex serum. In: American Institute of Physics Conference Proceeding,
2009	The formation of carbon nanofibers on powdered activated carbon impregnated with nickel.. In: International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology,
2008	Application of functionalized and non-functionalized carbon nanotubes for skim latex protein purification. In: 15th Regional Symposium on Chemical Engineering (RSCE)-22nd Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineering (SOMChE) (RSCE-SOMChE 2008),
2008	Immbolization of lipase on multi-walled carbon nanotubes. In: 2008 International Conference on Environment (ICENV 2008),

Book

2017	Adsorbed natural gas storage by experimental and simulation approaches. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-495-7
2017	Advances in bio-environmental engineering. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-490-2
2012	Comparing metals adsorption by carbon adsorbents: evaluating absorption properties of different carbon adsorbents. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, ISBN: 9783848414956
2011	Advances in nanotechnology & its application. IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789670225876
2011	Current Research And Development In Biotechnology Engineering at IIUM (Volume 4). IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369
2011	Islamization, ethics and values in science and technology. IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-022-582-1
2011	Proceeding of 2nd International Conference on Engineering Professional Ethics and Education (ICEPEE'11). Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic Universi ty Malaysia (IIUM), ISBN: 9789834297824
2011	Recent advances in bioenvironmental engineering. IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789670225852

Book Section

2022	Low cost hybrid adsorption-membrane system for wastewater reclamation and reuse. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-491-151-5, pp. 195-218
2020	The IIUM river of life flagship project. In: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 9789674910488, pp. 138-159
2019	Development of acid‐base‐enzyme pretreatment and hydrolysis of palm oil mill effluent for bioethanol production. In: Scrivener Publishing, ISBN: 978-1-119-45987-3, pp. 197-217
2019	Modelling of pore-blocking behaviors of low-pressure membranes during constant-pressure filtration of an agro-industrial wastewater. In: CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group, ISBN: 978-1-1380-6724-0, pp. 138-164
2019	Removal of chromium with CNT coated activated carbon for waste water treatment. In: Elsevier 2020, ISBN: 9780128131954, pp. 1-11
2011	Adsorption of cadmium by CNTS grown on GACS . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 59-62
2011	Analysis of electroforced sedimentation of zinc oxide . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181505, pp. 137-142
2011	Application of carbon nanotubes impregnated on activated carbon for cadmium removal from aqueous solution . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 109-116
2011	Carbon nanofibers to remove arsenic . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 26-31
2011	Carbon nanofibers to remove nickel . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 50-53
2011	Carbon nanotubes to remove chromium . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 32-37
2011	Carbon nanotubes to remove nickel. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 38-43
2011	Characterization of immobilized lipase on multi-walled carbon nanotube . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369 , pp. 80-85
2011	Design and production of carbon nanotube-based biosensor . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 130-137
2011	Design of an adsorption system for the removal of phenol from water using activated carbon. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 138-147
2011	Ethics of the student and professor : about the charter of the moral from Islamic prospective. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789670225821, pp. 92-99
2011	Evaluation on quality of heat resistance chocolate . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181444, pp. 116-124
2011	Feasibility study on the production of biodiesel from microalgae . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 148-154
2011	Identification of suitable resin to be mixed with commercially available Cassava starch for rigid packaging application . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 155-161
2011	Immobilization of lipase on multi-walled carbon nanotubes . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 162-168
2011	Isolation of bacteria from oil-contaminated soil for crude oil degradation . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 175-182
2011	Isolation of bacteria from soil for plastics degradation . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 183-189
2011	Kinetics of activated carbon from EFB in mercury removal . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 21-25
2011	Production of activated carbon from oil palm empty fruit bunch for adsorption of cadmium in aqueous solution . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 202-208
2011	Production of activated carbon from palm oil empty fruit bunch by chemical activation. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 209-216
2011	Regeneration of Carbon Nano Tubes (CNT) in cadmium sorption from water. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789670225876, pp. 98-113
2011	Removal of colour from palm oil mill effluent using Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 224-231

Monograph

2012	Advances in nanotechnology and its applications. In: s.n,
2012	Bioremediation of hydrocarbon-contamidated Soils. In: [s.n],