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Academic Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemical Engineering - Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
- Master of Science in Chemical and Process Engineering - Masters Degree, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering - Bachelor Degree, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Dhaka
Md Zahangir Alam (Prof. Dr.)
Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ENGINEERING
zahangir@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Dr. Md. Zahangir Alam is a Professor and Coordinator of Bioenvironmental Engineering Research Centre (BERC), Faculty of Engineering at IIUM and was Head of the Department of Biotechnology Engineering from 2009 to 2012.
Professor Alam is a member of professional bodies; American Chemical Society (ACS), International Water Association (IWA) and Fellow of the Institute of Engineers, Bangladesh. With his experience in chemical, biochemical and bioenvironmental engineering, he was appointed as the section editor and member of editorial boards of journals such as IIUM Engineering Journal and Journal of Environmental Research and Development as well as reviewer for many SCI journals.
Professor Alam won the prestigious international 'Scopus Young Scientist Award' and 1st Runner Up in Asia Pacific for 2010 under energy category. He was the recipient of numerous awards such as Most Innovative Award in BioMalaysia, IIUM Outstanding Researcher Award, IIUM Quality Research Award, Special Recognition Award, Best Teacher Award and Highest Citations in Cited Journal Award. He has also been awarded 62 Gold, 54 Silver and 48 Bronze medals at university, national and international levels for various research achievements.
He has been the principal and co-researcher of more than 40 research projects/grants approved by the university (IIUM), Malaysian government and industrial sector (Indah Water Konsortium/Sime Darby). He was the first recipient of pre-commercialization fund named eTechnofund at IIUM approved by the MOSTI in 2007. He was also awarded two international research grants such as TWAS and COSTECH-ISESCO.
Prof Alam is well-known in his research field and has supervised more than 50 postgraduate students at the Master's (33) and PhD (20) levels as well as over 130 students at the undergraduate level. He has examined theses as an External and Internal Examiners at national and international levels. Being highly active in research, Prof. Jahangir has authored/co-authored some 450 publications including international and local refereed journals (153+) and conferences (200+), books (3), book chapters (39), patents (25) and project reports (35+). His journal papers, have a large number of citations (1160+) with high h-index (22) at Scopus Database.
Professor Alam is a member of professional bodies; American Chemical Society (ACS), International Water Association (IWA) and Fellow of the Institute of Engineers, Bangladesh. With his experience in chemical, biochemical and bioenvironmental engineering, he was appointed as the section editor and member of editorial boards of journals such as IIUM Engineering Journal and Journal of Environmental Research and Development as well as reviewer for many SCI journals.
Professor Alam won the prestigious international 'Scopus Young Scientist Award' and 1st Runner Up in Asia Pacific for 2010 under energy category. He was the recipient of numerous awards such as Most Innovative Award in BioMalaysia, IIUM Outstanding Researcher Award, IIUM Quality Research Award, Special Recognition Award, Best Teacher Award and Highest Citations in Cited Journal Award. He has also been awarded 62 Gold, 54 Silver and 48 Bronze medals at university, national and international levels for various research achievements.
He has been the principal and co-researcher of more than 40 research projects/grants approved by the university (IIUM), Malaysian government and industrial sector (Indah Water Konsortium/Sime Darby). He was the first recipient of pre-commercialization fund named eTechnofund at IIUM approved by the MOSTI in 2007. He was also awarded two international research grants such as TWAS and COSTECH-ISESCO.
Prof Alam is well-known in his research field and has supervised more than 50 postgraduate students at the Master's (33) and PhD (20) levels as well as over 130 students at the undergraduate level. He has examined theses as an External and Internal Examiners at national and international levels. Being highly active in research, Prof. Jahangir has authored/co-authored some 450 publications including international and local refereed journals (153+) and conferences (200+), books (3), book chapters (39), patents (25) and project reports (35+). His journal papers, have a large number of citations (1160+) with high h-index (22) at Scopus Database.
Area of Specialisation
- Engineering Tech ~ Engineering And Technology ~ Agricultural Engineering ~ Agro-Waste Management - 1. Biodiesel production from waste frying oils/palm sludge oil/crude palm oil by esterfication/transesterification processes. 2. Bioreactor design and analysis for and liquid-state bioconversion. 3. Bioprocess optimization and modeling. 4. Development of biosorbents for bioseparation processes. 5. Development of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) for water treatment.
- Biotechnology ~ Biotechnology ~ Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology ~ Enzyme Technology
- Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Energy Technology ~ Biomass Energy Technology (Including Biogas and Biofuel) - 1. Development of biological processes for the treatment of water/wastewater/wastewater sludge for environmentally friendly management, recycling and disposal.
Teaching Responsibilities
| ADVANCED BIOCHEMICAL PROCESS | 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| ADVANCED BIOCHEMICAL PROCESSES | 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 |
| ADVANCED BIOLOGICAL REACTOR DESIGN AND ANALYSIS | 2016/2017 |
| BIOCHEMICAL PROCESSES | 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 2002/2003 |
| BIOLOGICAL REACTOR DESIGN AND ANALYSIS | 2026/2027 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 |
| BIOLOGICAL WASTE TREATMENT DESIGN | 2009/2010 2008/2009 |
| BIOLOGICAL WATER TREATMENT DESIGN | 2006/2007 |
| BIOMASS ENERGY | 2021/2022 2020/2021 2011/2012 2010/2011 |
| BIOPROCESS CONTROL | 2015/2016 |
| BIOPROCESS CONTROL & INSTRUMENTATION | 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 |
| BIOTECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING LAB II | 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
| BIOTECNOLOGY ENGINEERING LABORATORY | 2006/2007 |
| CHEMICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY 3 | 2026/2027 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS | 2026/2027 2025/2026 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
| CONCEPTUAL DESIGN PROJECT | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION OF PROCESS BIOTECH. | 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY | 2003/2004 |
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT 1 | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT 2 | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT II | 2025/2026 2023/2024 2018/2019 |
| INTEGRATED DESIGN PROJECT | 2025/2026 2018/2019 |
| MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMICAL TECH. | 2005/2006 |
| PETROCHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND PROCESSING | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| PROBABILITY & STATISTICS | 2004/2005 2003/2004 |
| PROJECT I | 2023/2024 2018/2019 |
| REACTION ENGINEERING | 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 |
| REACTOR DESIGN AND ANALYSIS | 2026/2027 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| SEMINAR | 2018/2019 |
| SEPARATION PROCESSES FOR BIOCHEMICAL PRODUCTS | 2003/2004 |
| STRUCTURAL MECHANICS (LAB) | 2003/2004 |
| TRANSPORT PHENOMENA | 2004/2005 2002/2003 |
| WATER TREATMENT PLANT DESIGN | 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
Supervision
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Development Of Cross-Linked Enzyme Aggregates For High Yield Palm Oil Extraction Process.
Ph.D
Completed
2025
Main Supervisor
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Enhancement Of The Carbon Nanomaterials Adsorption Capacity For The Removal Of Nitrophenol And Heavy Meatals From Aqueous Solution.
Ph.D
Completed
2025
Co-supervisor
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Solid-State Fermentation To Produce Myco-Coagulant For Water Treatment.
Ph.D
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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A Hybrid System Of Microbial Electrolysis Cell And Anaerobic Digestion For Biomethane Production.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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Immobilization And Characterization Of Alkaline Protease Produced By Marine Bacteria And Its Evaluation As A Detergent Additive.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Optimization And Simulation Of Gasification Process Parameters From Municipal Solid And Biomass Wastes.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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Lead Removal Using Modified Graphene Oxide Adsorptive Membrane.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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Production And Characterization Of Activated Carbon From Baobab ‎Fruit Shell Via Chemical Activation For The Removal Of Phenol.
Ph.D
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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Characterization Of Bacterial Strains Of Rhamnolipid Surfactants From Palm Kernel Cake And Its Applications.
Ph.D
Completed
2020
Co-supervisor
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Characterization And Optimization Of Bioactive Compounds Extracted From Gum Arabic Via Ultrasonic Assisted Technique.
Ph.D
Completed
2020
Co-supervisor
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Thermal Conductivity Enhancements Of Ironoxide Graphene Hybrid Nanofluids.
Ph.D
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Development Of Locally Isolated Microbial Coagulant For Removal Of River Water Turbidity.
Ph.D
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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Evaluation Of Cellulase-Compatible Ionic Liquids For In Situ Hydrolysis And Bioethanol Production From Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (Efb).
Ph.D
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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Production Of Animal Feed Supplement By Edible Fungi Using Fruit Waste As Carbon Source.
Ph.D
Completed
2015
Co-supervisor
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Enzymatic-Extraction And Purification Of Anti Inflammatory Sulfated Polysaccharide From Brown Seaweed.
Ph.D
Completed
2014
Co-supervisor
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Oil And Grease Removal By Mixed Culture Of Fungi For Pretreatment Of Palm Oil Mill Effluent.
Ph.D
Completed
2013
Co-supervisor
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Production And Characterization Of Lipase Enzyme Utilizing Palm Oil Mill Effeluent By Liquid State Bioconversion.
Ph.D
Completed
2012
Main Supervisor
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Production Of Cellulase Enzyme By Solid State Bioconversion Using Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (Opefb).
Ph.D
Completed
2012
Co-supervisor
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Production Of Animal Feed With Improved Nutrients From Selected Agro Industrial Waste Through Solid State Bioconvension.
Ph.D
Completed
2012
Co-supervisor
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Purification And Characterization Of Crude Cellulases Produced By Bioconversion Of Sewaq Bludge.
Ph.D
Completed
2011
Main Supervisor
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Synthesis Of Carbon Nanotubes On Impregnated Powdered Activated Carbon For Removal Of Cadmium From Water.
Ph.D
Completed
2011
Co-supervisor
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Optimization And Characterization Of Production Of Powdered Activated Carbon From Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (Efb) For Treatment Of Pal Oil Mill Effluent (Pome).
Ph.D
Completed
2010
Main Supervisor
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Production Of Citric Acis From Renewable Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches By Solid State Bioconversion Using Locally Isolated Aspegillus Niger.
Ph.D
Completed
2009
Main Supervisor
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Development Of Ethanol-To-Jet (Etj) Route For Sustainable Avitation Fuel (Saf) Using Oil Palm Biomass
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Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Development Of Ethanol-To-Jet (Etj) Route For Sustainable Avitation Fuel (Saf) Using Oil Palm Biomass
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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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Development Of Ethanol-To-Jet (Etj) Route For Sustainable Avitation Fuel (Saf) Using Oil Palm Biomass
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Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Water Quality Monitoring Of Sungai Pusu Using Iot Technology And Machine Learning Approaches.
Master
Completed
2026
Co-supervisor
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Improving Methane Productivity Of Foodwaste By Enzymatic Pretreatment And Electrode Modification In Mec-Ad Hybrid System.
Master
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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Extraction Of Bioactive Compounds From Acacia Seyal Gum And In Vitro Evaluation Of Antitumor Activity Against Leukemia.
Master
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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Lactic Acid Production By Immobilized Rhizopus Sp. Through Simultaneous Saccharification And Fermentation Process Using Agriculture Waste Substrate.
Master
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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Development Of Indigenous Biofilm For Pre-Treatment Of Palm Oil Mill Effluent And Biogas Production.
Master
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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Upgrading Of Sewage Treatment Plants (Stps) To Meet Stringent Environmental Quality Standards.
Master
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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Study On Myco-Coagulant From Lentinus Squarrosulus For Water Turbidity Reduction.
Master
Completed
2020
Co-supervisor
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Enhancement Of Biogas Production From Domestic Food Waste By Biofilm Pretreatment Method.
Master
Completed
2019
Main Supervisor
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Enhancement Of Biogas Production By Enzymatic Pre-Treatment Of Palm Oil Mill Effluent.
Master
Completed
2019
Main Supervisor
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Production Of Thermostable And Organic Solvent Tolerant Lipase Isolated Bacteria Using Palm Kernel Cake (Pkc).
Master
Completed
2019
Main Supervisor
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Enhancement Of Biogas Production From Sewage Sludge By Biofilm Pretreatment Method.
Master
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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Immobilization Of Fungal Biomass Onto Carbon Nanotubes As Biosorbent Of Arsenic Removal.
Master
Completed
2018
Co-supervisor
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Enzymatic Synthesis Of Biodiesel From Moringa Oleifera Oil Via Transesterification.
Master
Completed
2018
Co-supervisor
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Production Of Cross- Linked Enzyme Aggregates (Clea) Amylase From Cocoa Pod Husk (Cph) For Detergent Application.
Master
Completed
2018
Co-supervisor
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Optimization Of Fat, Oil, And Grease Biodegradation Using Bacteria Isolated From Palm Oil Mill Effluent.
Master
Completed
2018
Co-supervisor
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Development Of Acid-Base-Enzyme Pretreatment And Hydrolysis Processes For Enhanced Bioethanol Production From Palm Oil Mill Effluent.
Master
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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Development Of Biosorbent By Immobilizing Fungal Biomass On Carbon Nanotubes For Removal Of Textile Dyes.
Master
Completed
2017
Co-supervisor
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Production And Characterization Of A Thermostable And Organic Solvent Tolerant Lipase By Isolated Fungi Using Palm Kernel Cake.
Master
Completed
2016
Main Supervisor
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Investigation Of Electric Field Enhanced Solid-Liquid Separation Under Various Conditions.
Master
Completed
2015
Co-supervisor
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Optimization Of Amylolytic Enzyme Production From Bitter Manihot Esculenta Using Apergillus Niger.
Master
Completed
2014
Main Supervisor
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Pilot Scale Production And Characterization Of Lipase Using Palm Oil Mill Effluent As Basal Medium.
Master
Completed
2014
Main Supervisor
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Production And Characterization Of Lipase From Palm Kernel Cake Using Candida Cylindracea And Penicillium Sp. By Solid-State Bioconversion.
Master
Completed
2013
Main Supervisor
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Production Of Biodiesel From Sludge Palm Oil (Spo) By Enzymatic Transesterification.
Master
Completed
2013
Main Supervisor
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Study On Microalgae Growth And Lipids Content Using Wastewater As Medium.
Master
Completed
2013
Co-supervisor
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Production Of Bio-Surfactant Under Liquid State Fermentation Using Palm Kernel Cake.
Master
Completed
2013
Co-supervisor
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Cellulosic Bioethanol Production From Empty Fruit Bunches By Locally Produced Cellulases.
Master
Completed
2012
Main Supervisor
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Optimization Of Citric Acid Production From Sewage Sludge By Aspergillus Niger.
Master
Completed
2012
Main Supervisor
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Production Of Cellulase Enzyme By Liquid State Bioconversion Of Sewage Treatment Plant Sludge.
Master
Completed
2012
Main Supervisor
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Development Of Effective Composting Process By Fungal Mixed Culture Using Oil Palm Waste.
Master
Completed
2012
Main Supervisor
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Bio-Protein Production By Solid State Bioconversion Using Banana Peel As Carbon Source.
Master
Completed
2012
Co-supervisor
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Solid State Bioconversion Of Food Waste To Compost And Development Of Wastesoft (Expert System).
Master
Completed
2011
Co-supervisor
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Immbilization Ofcelluluse Enzyme Onto Carbonnanotubes For Degradation Of Cellulosic Materials.
Master
Completed
2011
Co-supervisor
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Optimization Of Fermentation Conditions For Useful Bioactive Compounds From Palm Oil Mill Effluent.
Master
Completed
2011
Co-supervisor
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Optimum Biosurfactant Production From Palm Oil Sludge Using Potential Strain.
Master
Completed
2011
Co-supervisor
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Immobilization Of Activated Carbon On Fungal Biomass For Decolorization Of Textile Mill Wastewater.
Master
Completed
2010
Main Supervisor
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Bioprotein Production From Agro-Wastes As Cheaper Carbon Source.
Master
Completed
2010
Co-supervisor
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Process Optimization On Production Of Lignin Peroxidase Of Sewage Treatment Plant Sludge In A Stirred Tank Biodegradation Of Synthetic Industrial Dyes.
Master
Completed
2008
Main Supervisor
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Enhancing Biohydrogen Yield Through Enzymatic Pretreatment Of Palm Oil Mill Effluent In Anaerobic Process.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2022 - 2025 | Investigation of Water Quality Monitoring Using IoT and Machine Learning Techniques "Sungai Pusu River IIUM Gombak Case study" |
| 2020 - 2023 | Optimization of Poultry Manure and POME Composting by Highly Active Microbial Inoculation |
| 2020 - 2020 | Penyediaan Pelan Pengurusan Lembangan Sungai Bersepadu (IRBM) Sungai Buloh, WPKL/Selangor D.E. |
| 2020 - 2024 | Development of a Solid-State Bio-Conversion System for the Bulk Production of Myco-Coagulant (My-Coag) for Water Treatment |
| 2018 - 2019 | Pelan Pengurusan Lembangan Sungai Bersepadu (IRBM) Sungai Merbok, Kedah |
| 2017 - 2022 | Upscaling the Production of Fish Feed from Palm Kernel Cake and Sargassum |
| 2016 - 2019 | Development of Pilot Scale Enzymatic Hydroesterification Process for Biodiesel Production from Sludge Palm Oil |
| 2015 - 2018 | Development of Pilot Scale Phytochemical Disinfection Process for Surface Water Treatment by Moringa Oleifera Seeds |
| 2015 - 2018 | Investigation of the Symbiotic Mechanism of microalgae-bacteria in Wastewater Treatment |
| 2015 - 2021 | Investigation of Indigenous Biofilm Technology for Simultaneous Pretreatment and Enhanced Biogas Production From Palm oil Mill Effluent |
| 2015 - 2018 | Investigation of Immobilization of Fungal Biomass on Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) as a Novel Biosorbent for Removal of Textile Dyes |
| 2015 - 2015 | Feasibility Study for Proposed Water Treatment Plant in Labohan Dagang,Daerah Kuala Langat ,Selangor Darul Ehsan. |
| 2014 - 2018 | Investigation of Activity and Loading Capability of Lipase Enzyme Immobilized on Nano- and Micro- Polymer Substrates |
| 2014 - 2017 | Development of Novel Microbial Technology to Reduce Turbidity of River Water |
| 2014 - 2016 | Moringa Oleifera: Oil Extraction, Characterization Studies and Biodiesel Production |
| 2013 - 2016 | Investigation of Electroosmotic Dewatering Mechanism of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants Sludge |
| 2013 - 2016 | Investigation of Various Enzyme Compatible Ionic Liquids for Single-Step Pretreatment and Hydrolysis of Oil Palm Biomass to Biofuel |
| 2013 - 2016 | Development of Heterogeneous Catalysts for Synthesis of Biodiesel from Waste by a Continuous in Situ Transesterification |
| 2012 - 2014 | Production and Characterization of Biodesel from Jatropha Curcas Oil |
| 2012 - 2015 | Development of Low Cost Heterogenous Catalyst for Biodiesel Production |
| 2011 - 2014 | RU 2011: Pilot Scale Production of Lipase and Characterization using Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) as a Basal Medium |
| 2011 - 2015 | Investigation of Disinfection Properties of Processed Moringa Oleifera Seeds for Potential Application in Water Treatment |
| 2011 - 2014 | Enzymatic Transesterification Process for Biodiesel Production using Renewable Source of Sludge Palm Oil in a Batch Reactor |
| 2010 - 2014 | Development of Pathogen Free Composting Process with Oil Palm Industrial Waste by Compatible Filamentous Fungi |
| 2010 - 2016 | Upscaling Pilot Plant to Process Moringa Oleifera Seeds for Production of Moringa Oil, Bio Flocculants & Feedstock by Patented IP Technology |
| 2010 - 2013 | Development of Process Conditions for The Production of Halal Animal Feed Improved Nutrients from Agro Industrial Wastes |
| 2010 - 2014 | Saccharification of Oil Palm Empty Furit Bunches by Celluase Enzyme for Bioethanol Production |
| 2009 - 2011 | Cellulase Production from Solid Fermentation of Palm Oil Empty Fruit Bunch |
| 2009 - 2012 | Sludge Palm Oil Pre-Treatment Method for Biodiesel Production by Esterification and Transesterification Processes |
| 2009 - 2012 | (RU 2011): Characterization,Composing and Management of food and garden Wastes:IIUM as a case study. |
| 2009 - 2012 | Bioremediation of Hydrocarbon-contamidated Soils |
| 2009 - 2011 | Isolation of Hydrocarbons-Degrading Bacteria from Oil-Contaminated Soil |
| 2009 - 2011 | Optimization of Enzyme Immobilization on Carbon Nanotubes |
| 2008 - 2011 | Improvement of the Existing Water Quality Indices (WQI) for Various Usages in Malaysia |
| 2008 - 2012 | Development of Model for the Dewatering of Wastewater Sludge/Biosolids using Electroosmotic technique |
| 2008 - 2010 | Pretreatment of Palm Oil Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB)for the Production of Cellulose |
| 2007 - 2011 | Palm Oil Mill Effluent As New Media for The Production Of Cellulolytic Enzyme By Liquid State Bioconversion. |
| 2007 - 2012 | Optimisation of Production of Powdered Activated Carbon from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) for Treatment of Industrial Wastewater |
| 2007 - 2016 | Palm Oil Mill Effluent as Renewable Resource for Bioethenol Production by Single-Step Bioconversion |
| 2007 - 2011 | Kinetic Studies and Optimisation of Biofuel Production from Cassava-Starch via Yeast Fermentation. |
| 2007 - 2011 | Synthesis of High Purity and High Quality of Carbon Nanotubes by Using Multi Stage Chemical Vapour Deposition (MS-CVD) |
| 2007 - 2010 | Production of Citric Acid from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches by Solid State Bioconversion Using Local Aspergillus Nigger |
| 2007 - 2009 | Optimization of Extraction Process for Useful Bound and Free Bioactive Compounds from Oil Palm Industrial Wastes |
| 2006 - 2010 | PRODUCTION OF LIGNIN PEROXIDASE ENZYME FROM ORGANIC RESIDUES AS NEW SUBSTRATES BY LIQUID STATE BIOCONVERSION |
| 2006 - 2011 | Production of Powdered Activated Carbon From Palm Empty Fruit Bunch for Removal of Toxic from Wastewater |
| 2005 - 2007 | Solid State Bioconversion of Lignocellulosic Oil Palm Biomass for Ligninase and Cellulase Enzymes Production Using Bioreactor |
| 2004 - 2006 | Bioconversion of Organic Residues into Citric Acid by Aspergillus Niger |
On-Going
| 2025 - Present | Enzymatic Saccharification and Fermentation for Sugar and Ethanol Production from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches |
| 2022 - Present | Characterization and Evaluation of Vermicompost Fertilizer for its High Quality and Assessment in Plant Growth |
| 2019 - Present | A hybrid system of microbial electrolysis cell and anaerobic digestion for high content of biomethane production |
| 2019 - Present | Electroforced Sedimentation of Biosolids Using Moringa Oleifera Seed Powder as Renewable Dewatering Aid |
| 2016 - Present | Decolorization of Cationic Dyes by Freely-Suspended and Immobilized Microfungi |
| 2015 - Present | Development of Thermostable and Organic Solvent Tolerant Lipase by Locally Isolated Microbes in Solid State Bioconversion of Palm Kernel Cake |
| 2004 - Present | Bio-Environmental Engineering Research Centre (BERC) |
| - | ASSESSMENT AND REHABILITATION OF SUNGAI PUSU BY BIO-NANOTECHNOLOGY APPROACH FOR WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT |
Awards & Recognition
| 27 Apr, 2017 | Highest Number of Publication in Citation Indexed Journal Award 2017 - IIUM | University |
| 12 Apr, 2011 | Outstanding Researcher Award 2011, University Level - IIUM | University |
| 12 Apr, 2011 | Quality Research Award, University Level - IIUM | University |
| 08 Feb, 2011 | Commercial Potential Awrd-2nd Prize: IRIIE 2011 - IIUM | University |
| 08 Feb, 2011 | Commercial Potential Awrd-4th Prize: IRIIE 2011 - IIUM | University |
| 01 Nov, 2010 | Most Inniovative Award. BioMalaysia 2010 - Malaysian Association of Research Scientists (MARS) | University |
| 05 Jul, 2010 | Prosper.Net-Scopus Young Scientist Award 1st Runner Up 2010, Energy Category, Asia-Pacific - Elsevier/Scopus | International |
| 26 Jan, 2010 | Commercial Potential Awrd-2nd Prize: IRIIE 2010 - IIUM | University |
| 26 Jan, 2010 | Commercial Potential Awrd-3rd Prize: IRIIE 2010 - IIUM | University |
| 14 Apr, 2009 | Outstanding Researcher Award 2009, University Level - IIUM | University |
| 16 Apr, 2008 | Quality Research Award 2008, Kulliyyah of Engineering - IIUM | University |
| 15 Apr, 2008 | Outstanding Researcher Award 2008, University Level - IIUM | University |
| 12 Dec, 2007 | KERIE Special Award (Best Invention) 2007 - Kulliyyah of Engineering | University |
| 10 Apr, 2007 | Outstanding Researcher Award 2007-2011, Kulliyyah of Engineering - IIUM | University |
| 10 Apr, 2007 | Outstanding Researcher Award 2007, University Level - IIUM | University |
| 10 Apr, 2007 | Special Recognition Award, University Level - IIUM | University |
| 17 Apr, 2006 | Best Researcher Award 2006, Kulliyyah of Engineering - IIUM | University |
| 11 Mar, 2005 | Best Researcher Award 2005, Kulliyyah of Engineeirng - IIUM | University |
| 10 Mar, 2004 | Best Researcher Award 2004, Kulliyyah of Engineeirng - IIUM | University |
| 22 Feb, 2003 | Best Researcher Award - International Islamic University Malaysia | Kulliyyah |