Staff Directory
Academic Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering - Doctor of Philosophy, Korea Advanced Inst Science & Technol
- Biogradable Polymer Nanocomposite - Masters Degree, Hanyang University
- Chemical Engineering - Bachelor Degree, Hanyang University
- Applied Chemistry - Diploma, Dongyang Technical College, Korea
Fathilah Binti Ali (Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ENGINEERING
fathilah@iium.edu.my
6551
Expert Profile
Qualifications
PhD (Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering), KAIST, South Korea 2013 MSc (Fine Chemical Engineering), Hanyang University, South Korea 2008 BSc (Chemical Engineering), Hanyang University, South Korea 2006 Member, American Chemical Society (ACS) .Expertise
Design and Synthesis of Polymers and Biopolymers
Polymer Blend and Composites, Polymer Nanocomposites, Synthesis of polymers, block copolymers and polyurethane, Synthesis of Nanoparticles using natural sources, Polymers in Sensors, Polymers for packaging materials, Functional Polymers for lithography, Polymerization of biopolymer from the monomers produced from fermentation process, and Separation and Purification Techniques.
Research Interest
Polymer Blend and Composites, Polymer Nanocomposites, Synthesis of polymers, block copolymers and polyurethane, Synthesis of Nanoparticles using natural sources, Polymers in Sensors, Polymers for packaging materials, Functional Polymers for lithography, Polymerization of biopolymer from the monomers produced from fermentation process, and Separation and Purification Techniques.
Fathilah binti Ali is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biotechnology Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Gombak 50728, Kuala Lumpur. She obtained her PhD in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from Korea Advanced Institute of Technology (KAIST) in 2013. Her research interest is in the area of Polymer Blend and Composites, Polymer Nanocomposites, Synthesis of polymers, block copolymers and polyurethane, Synthesis of Nanoparticles using natural sources, Polymers in Sensors, Polymers for packaging materials, Functional Polymers for lithography, Polymerization of biopolymer from the monomers produced from fermentation process, and Separation and Purification Techniques. She has nearly two years’ experience in teaching on Process Plant and Design, Biopharmaceutical Engineering, Seminar for undergraduates and Fluid Mechanics. Dr Fathilah also serves as a reviewer for polymer related journals. She published 11 papers in National and International conferences, 6 papers in SCOPUS and ISI journals and 2 book chapters. She was secretary for Nano Research Group and currently the Deputy Dean of Student Affairs (Jan 2015 – present).
Area of Specialisation
- Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Engineering Materials ~ Rubber - Rubber Composites
- Engineering Tech ~ Engineering And Technology ~ Biomedical Engineering ~ Other Biomedical Engineering n.e.c. - Incorporation of nano materials to enhance the properties (nanotubes, nanoparticles)
- Natural Science ~ Material Sciences ~ Polymeric Materials ~ Biopolymers - Prepare biopolymers to be used as environmentally friendly packaging materials
Professional Membership
- 2015 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Graduate Member), Board of Engineers Malaysia
- 2015 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Graduate Member), Board of Engineers Malaysia
- 2020 - 2021 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Research, Commercialization and Publications Portfolio), BPMERU
- 2021 - 2022 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), American Chemical Society
- 2023 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Ahli Bersekutu Majlis Profesor Negara), Majlis Profesor Negara
Teaching Responsibilities
| Advanced Materials | 2023/2024 |
| BIO-PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING | 2014/2015 2013/2014 |
| BIOCHEMICAL PROCESSES | 2013/2014 2009/2010 2008/2009 |
| BIONANOTECHNOLGY | 2025/2026 |
| BIOPROCESS CONTROL | 2009/2010 2008/2009 |
| BIOTECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING LAB II | 2023/2024 |
| CHEMICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY 2 | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT 1 | 2024/2025 |
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT 2 | 2024/2025 |
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT II | 2023/2024 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
| FLUID MECHANICS | 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 |
| FLUID MECHANICS FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS | 2021/2022 |
| INTEGRATED DESIGN PROJECT | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2018/2019 |
| MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY | 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
| PROCESS DESIGN | 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| PROCESS PLANT DESIGN & SAFETY | 2014/2015 2013/2014 |
| PROJECT I | 2018/2019 |
| PROJECT II | 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
| REACTION ENGINEERING | 2018/2019 |
| RESEARCH METHODOLOGY & SEMINAR IN BTE ENG (MIXED MODE) | 2021/2022 2018/2019 |
| RESEARCH METHODOLOGY & SEMINAR IN BTE ENG (RESEARCH MODE) | 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
| RESEARCH METHODOLOGY & SEMINAR IN BTE ENG (RESEARCH) | 2021/2022 |
| RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND SEMINAR | 2018/2019 |
| SEMINAR | 2014/2015 2013/2014 2008/2009 |
| SEMINAR I | 2008/2009 |
| SEPARATION PROCESSES I | 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
Supervision
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Synthesis Of Silane-Modified Empty Fruit Bunch Fibre/Natural Rubber Composite.
Ph.D
Completed
2025
Main Supervisor
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Encapsulation Process Optimization, Physicochemical And In-Vitro Biological Activity Investigation Of Boswellia Carterii Essential Oil.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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Synthesis And Characterization Of Pva -Metal Complex Composites For Electrochemical Double Layer Capacitor (Edlc) Devices.
Ph.D
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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Synthesis, Ratio Optimization And Characterization Of Starch Derived From Rotten Sweet Potato/ Kenaf Fiber/ Essential Oil Bioplastic Composites
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Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Computational And Experimental Analysis Of Electrocoagulation For Sustainable Water Treatment.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Machine Learning Design Of 4d Printable Filament Biocomposite For Thermal Sensitive Smart Materials.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Development Of Durian Skin Nanofiber Filled Polylactic Acid Biocomposites Treated Under Supercritical Carbon Dioxide.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Understanding The Morphology Control Of Rhizopus Sp. In Ethylenediamine Delignified Cellulose Medium At Different Growth Condition For Maximum Lactic Acid Production.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Starch Synthesis From Microalgae Under Various Process Conditions Using Different Cell Disruption Methods
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Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Preparation And Characterization Of Biodegradable Polylactic Acid/Triamcinolone-Ketotifen Gel For Transdermal Patch.
Master
Completed
2025
Main Supervisor
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Encapsulation Of Acalypha Indica Extract In Chitosan-Polycaprolactone Blend.
Master
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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Microbial Chitosan Thin Film From Palm Oil Mill Effluent For Potential Piezoelectric Application.
Master
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Fabrication, Characterization And Application Of Molecularly Imprinted Polymer (Mip) Sensor For The Detection Of Sulfamethoxazole (Smx) In Milk.
Master
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Development Of Sustainable Soda Lignin-Pla Biocomposite For 3d Printing Applications.
Master
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Microwave-Assisted Synthesis Of Biodegradable Polylactic Acid / Palm Oil Based-Polyurethane For Packaging Material.
Master
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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Preparation And Characterization Of Lignin From Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (Opefb) For Polylactic Acid (Pla) Biocomposite Material In Additive Manufacturing.
Master
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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Development Of Integrated Electrocoagulation And Membrane Process For Water Reclamation From Biotreated Palm Oil Mill Effluent.
Master
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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Optimization Of Process Parameters For Masterbatch Sulfur Dispersion In Chemical Plant.
Master
Completed
2020
Main Supervisor
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Preparation And Characterization Of Polylactic Acid/Phycocyanin-Alginate Composites For Cosmetic Patch.
Master
Completed
2020
Main Supervisor
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Preparation And Characterization Of Polylactic Acid/Epoxidized Palm Oil/Pineapple Leaf Fibre Composites For Packaging Material.
Master
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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Synthesis And Characterization Of Polylactic Acid / Palm Oil Based Polyurethane For Biodegradable Packaging Materials
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Master
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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Poly (4-Vinylpyridine)/ Gold Nanoparticle/Graphene Nanocomposites For Enzymatic Amperometric Biosensor.
Master
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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Thermal, Mechanical And Degradation Behaviors Of Plasticized Polylactic Acid/ Starch Blends.
Master
Completed
2016
Main Supervisor
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Characterizations Of Graphene Oxide From Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches Based Biochar.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Characterization Of Polycaprolactone (Pcl)-Palm Oil Polyurethane Polymerized By Using Microwave Assisted Sysnthesizer And Its Shape Memory Behaviour
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Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Fortification Of Rice Cracker Made From Rice Waste With Nutrients.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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The Influences Of Neutralizing Agents On Rhizhopus Sp. Morphology For Production Of Lactic Acid.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Design And Fabrication Of Carbon Dioxide Microbubbles Dissolver Integrated With Membrane For Microalgae Cultivation Application.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2023 - 2025 | Fabrication of Biodegradable Patch |
| 2022 - 2022 | In Vitro Skin Diffusion Study on Ketotefan-based Cream Loaded Biodegradable Patch |
| 2020 - 2023 | Toughened halloysite reinforced PA 11 nanocomposites |
| 2019 - 2022 | Sustainable Soda Lignin-PLA 3D Printable Biocomposite Materials |
| 2019 - 2023 | Microcellular Polylactic Acid Biocomposite Foam via Supercritical Carbon Dioxide for Single Use Packaging |
| 2019 - 2023 | Sustainable Durian Skin Fibre Biocomposites for 3D Printable Filaments |
| 2019 - 2022 | Chitosan-copolymer loaded Acalypha indica extract for drug delivery |
| 2019 - 2023 | Microwave-Assisted Polymerization of Polylactic Acid- Palm Oil Polyurethane |
| 2018 - 2021 | Enhanced Mechanical Properties of Plasticized PLA by using Nanocellulose/Algae |
| 2018 - 2020 | Polylactic Acid Biocomposite for Active Packaging |
| 2017 - | Production of Functionalized Filler Rubber Nanocomposites for Gloves |
| 2016 - 2019 | Active Packaging from Polylactic Acid Biocomposite Film via Supercritical Fluids Impregnation |
| 2016 - 2019 | Cradle-to-Cradle Food Packaging Prototype from Durian Skin Fibre Biocomposite |
| 2016 - 2018 | Properties and Characterization of Lignin/Trichonoloromethylsilane Coated Polystrene as an Oil Absorbent |
| 2014 - 2017 | Mechanism of Surface Degradation of Durian Skin Fibre Composite for Outdoor Application |
| 2014 - 2018 | Preparation and Characterization of Pineapple Leaf Fibers Coated with Thermoplastics Polyurethane Elastomer for Textile Application |
| 2014 - 2018 | Investigation of Activity and Loading Capability of Lipase Enzyme Immobilized on Nano- and Micro- Polymer Substrates |
| 2014 - 2017 | Synthesis and Characterizations of Novel Polyurethane based on Poly (lactic acid) Polymer for Green Packaging Materials |
| 2014 - 2016 | Engineered Properties of Biodegradable Poly(lactic acid) Using Environmental-Friendly Additives |
| - 2024 | Development of Sustainable Adsorbent for Water Treatment from agricultural residues |
On-Going
| 2025 - Present | Demonstrating ESG Commitment Through 3D Biocomposite Solutions |
| 2025 - Present | Food waste fortification: a circular economy framework |
| 2024 - Present | Relationship between Durian Skin Nanofibre and Mechano-Hygro-Thermal Properties of 4D Printing Bioinspired Mimosa Pudica |
| 2024 - Present | Conversion of Biomass into Value-Added Products ? A Critical Review from Islamic Perspectives |
| 2022 - Present | Smart 4D Printing with Integrated Machine Learning |
| 2006 - Present | Bio-Process and Molecular Engineering Research Unit (BPMERU) |
| - | ENHANCE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF ROTTEN SWEET POTATO BIOCOMPOSITES |
| - | Polylactic Acid Biocomposite for Active Packaging |
Awards & Recognition
| 10 Mar, 2025 | Reviewer Certificate - John Wiley and Sons. Inc Publisher | International |
| 09 Mar, 2025 | Reviewer Certificate - Polymer Engineering & Science | International |
| 01 Mar, 2025 | 2024 Outstanding Reviewer Award - Science China Materials | International |
| 26 Feb, 2025 | Reviewer Certificate - SPE Polymers | International |
| 19 Feb, 2025 | Reviewer Certificate - Journal of Food Science | International |
| 13 Feb, 2025 | Reviewer Certificate - Journal of Vinyl & Additive Technology | International |
| 11 Sep, 2024 | Top 53 H Index - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 04 Jun, 2024 | Certifcate of Appreciation - Journal of Natural Fibers | International |
| 27 Mar, 2024 | Reviewer Certificate - Vietnam Journal of Chemistry | International |
| 22 Mar, 2024 | Editorial Board Member - Journal of Natural Fibers | International |
| 12 Mar, 2024 | Bronze - Kulliyyah of Engineering, IIUM | KCDIO |
| 05 Mar, 2024 | Reviewer Certificate - POLYMERS FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES | International |
| 31 Jan, 2024 | Certificate of Reviewing - Elsevier Publisher | International |
| 11 Jan, 2024 | Reviewer Board of PaperASIA - Others | National |
| 31 Dec, 2023 | Certificate of Reviewing - Elsevier Publisher | International |
| 01 Nov, 2023 | Certificate of Reviewing - Elsevier Publisher | International |
| 31 Oct, 2023 | Certificate of Reviewing - Elsevier Publisher | International |
| 30 Sep, 2023 | Certificate of Reviewing - Elsevier Publisher | International |
| 19 Jul, 2023 | Editorial Board Member - Journal of Natural Fibers | International |
| 30 Apr, 2023 | Certificate of Reviewing - Elsevier Publisher | International |
| 31 Mar, 2023 | Certificate of Reviewing - Elsevier Publisher | International |
| 31 Mar, 2023 | Certificate of Reviewing - Elsevier Publisher | International |
| 31 Mar, 2023 | Certificate of Reviewing - Elsevier Publisher | International |
| 31 Jul, 2022 | Certificate of Reviewing - Elsevier Publisher | International |
| 31 Jul, 2022 | Certificate of Reviewing - Elsevier Publisher | International |
| 30 May, 2022 | Top 50 Contributors to IIUM's Research Perfomance - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 31 Jul, 2021 | Top 30 Contributors for IIUM Research Performance 2020 - RMC | University |
| 08 Dec, 2020 | Silver Medal - Kulliyyah of Engineering, IIUM | International |
| 31 Dec, 2018 | Reviewer Certificate - John Wiley and Sons. Inc Publisher | International |