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Academic Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biology - Doctor of Philosophy, University of York
- Master of Science - Masters Degree, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
- Bachelor of Biotechnology - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
Zakuan Azizi Bin Shamsul Harumain (Dr.)
Assistant Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF SCIENCE
zak@iium.edu.my
2622
Expert Profile
An academician and a research scientist at IIUM, passionate in monetizing innovation and technology to create a better environment.
Area of Specialisation
- Biotechnology ~ Biotechnology ~ Plant Biotechnology ~ Other Plant Biotechnology n.e.c. - Phytomining
- Biotechnology ~ Biotechnology ~ Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology ~ Bioremediation - Bioremediation
- Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Nanotechnology ~ Nano Materials - Nanoremediation
Professional Membership
- Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Bronze Medallion), Malaysian Life Saving Society
- 2020 - 2053: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Persatuan Saintis Muslim Malaysia
- 2020 - 2021: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), International Phytotechnology Society
- 2020 - 2021: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Professional Technologist), Malaysian Board of Technologist
Research Projects
Completed
2022 - 2023 | Sci-ON |
2020 - 2022 | The Effectiveness of EM Mudball in Remediating Balok River |
2019 - 2022 | KAJIAN PENSAMPELAN DAN KAEDAH ANALISIS UNTUK NANOPARTIKEL |
2017 - 2021 | Phytomining of gold from mine wastes by Jatropha Curcas |
On-Going
2023 - Present | Unravelling Microbial Communities in the Rhizosphere of Dipterocarpaceae through Metagenomic approach |
2022 - Present | Phytomining of Lithium Ion Batteries Active Materials using Local Plant Species |
2019 - Present | Investigation of Phytomining of gold by Phyllanthus rufuschaneyii |
Award & Recognition
01 Nov, 2021 | Silver Medal - Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) | National |
16 Sep, 2021 | Silver Medal - International Malaysia Indonesia Thailand Symposium on Innovation and Creativity | International |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
2022 | The potential of silica from rice husk ash on removal of sulphide in wastewater. In: International Conference on Bioengineering and Technology (IConBET2021), |
2021 | The potential of silica from rice husk ash on removal of sulphide in wastewater. In: International Conference on Bioengineering and Technology, |
2019 | LIGHT: Leadership for social impact. In: 2nd South East Asian Social Innovation Network conference, |
2018 | Malaysia’s graphene commercialization progress National Graphene Action Plan 2020. In: Recent Progress in Graphene & 2D Materials Research 2018, |
2018 | R&D to commercialization – nanotechnology. In: SIRIM-WAITRO International Conference 2018, |
2015 | Towards developing methods to increase uptake of palladium by plants for revegetation and remediation of mine wastes. In: 12th International Phytotechnologies Conference 2015, |
Monograph
2021 | Kajian pensampelan dan kaedah analisis untuk nanopartikel. In: , |