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Noor Saadiah Binti Mohd. Ali

Academic Qualifications

  • Ph.D in Advanced Material (Physical Science) - Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Malaysia Pahang(UMP)
  • Master of Science (Analytical Chemistry & Instrumental Analysis)(With Disctintion) - Masters Degree, Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • Science - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

Noor Saadiah Binti Mohd. Ali (Ts. ChM. Dr.)

Matriculation Lecturer
IIUM Gambang Campus

CENTRE FOR FOUNDATION STUDIES

n_saadiah@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile


Noor Saadiah Mohd Ali received her BSc. (Hons) Petroleum Chemistry in 2007 from University Putra Malaysia (UPM), M.Sc Analytical Chemistry & Instrumental Analysis in 2013 from University Malaya (UM) and graduated her PhD in Advanced Materials in 2021 from University Malaysia Pahang (UMP). During her PhD study, she was collaborated with the Japanese Advanced Institute Science and Technology (JAIST). She specializes in analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, physical science chemistry, functionalized polymer for various application including supercapacitor and solid state system. Dr. Saadiah used to lead the Research and Innovation Unit at CFS IIUM, where she spearheaded initiatives that bridged academic research with real-world impact. She also served as a Fellow of Mahallah Umamah, actively engaging in student development and residential leadership. Currently, she is the Principal of Mahallah Umamah Residential College. Deeply involved in curriculum development and STEM-based programmes, she continuously contributes to enhancing educational delivery. Her passion lies in improving teaching pedagogy through impactful research, particularly in the areas of educational technology and gamification, aligning innovation with meaningful student learning experiences. To date, Noor Saadiah Mohd Ali manage to publish 30 ISI, Scopus Journals, International & local Conferences and book chapter.


Area of Specialisation


  • Natural Science ~ Environmental Sciences ~ Environment Management and Bioremediation ~ Drinking Water Quality Standards - Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation
  • Natural Science ~ Material Sciences ~ Advanced Materials ~ Polymer Compounds - Molecular Physical Chemistry; Optical Material; Electrochemical Devices
  • Natural Science ~ Chemical Sciences ~ Analytical Chemistry ~ Other Analytical Chemistry n.e.c. - Science


Professional Membership


  • 2023 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (ChM.), Institut Kimia Malaysia
  • 2023 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Ts.), Lembaga Teknologis Malaysia


Teaching Responsibilities


CHEMISTRY 1 2025/2026 2024/2025 2008/2009
CHEMISTRY 2 2024/2025 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009
CHEMISTRY I 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2013/2014 2010/2011
CHEMISTRY II 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011
CHEMISTRY II FOR NURSING 2024/2025
CHEMISTRY LAB 2009/2010
CHEMISTRY LAB 1 2009/2010
CHEMISTRY LAB 2 2010/2011
CHEMISTRY LAB A 2008/2009
PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY 2018/2019


Research Projects


Completed
2023 - 2024 Halal Certification and Its Acceptance in Food Industry: A State of the Art Science Mapping Through Bibliometric Analysis
2023 - 2025 Exploring Agro Waste For Eco-Green Food Packing
On-Going
2025 - Present Mathematics for the Built Environment: Integrating Islamic Values
2024 - Present The Correlation of H+ Carriers Towards Ionic Conduction Properties of Alginate blend Polyvinyl Alcohol-based Polymer Electrolytes
2023 - Present Words to Insight: E-Glossary for Understanding Islam


Awards & Recognition


23 Feb, 2025 PINGAT EMAS- PITRAM2025- ANTHOSMART SEAL - UNIVERSITI SULTAN ZAINAL ABIDIN (UNISZA) National
23 Feb, 2025 PINGAT EMAS-PITRAM2025- BIOFILTRANOVA - UNIVERSITI SULTAN ZAINAL ABIDIN (UNISZA) National
23 Feb, 2025 ANUGERAH PROJEK PALING KREATIF DAN INOVATIF (AKADEMIK)- PITRAM2025- BORN HABER HUNT - UNIVERSITI SULTAN ZAINAL ABIDIN (UNISZA) National
23 Feb, 2025 PINGAT EMAS- PITRAM2025- BORN HABER HUNT - UNIVERSITI SULTAN ZAINAL ABIDIN (UNISZA) National
17 Jul, 2024 Gold Medal - International Conference on Future and Sustainable Education (ICFSE 2024) International
24 Feb, 2024 BRONZE MEDAL- PIITRAM2024- GAMIFICATION OF CHEMISTRY WITH STOICHIO-TRI RIDDLE CARD GAME - Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) National
24 Feb, 2024 SILVER MEDAL- PIITRAM2024- ZAKATBOT: NAVIGATING FINANCIAL AID MONITORING SYSTEM - Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) National
24 Feb, 2024 SILVER MEDAL- PIITRAM2024- THE UTILISATION OF THE QURANIC STORY OF MARYAM IN CULTIVATING RESILIENCE AMONG FOUNDATION STUDENTS AT THE CENTRE FOR FOUNDATION STUDIES, IIUM - Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) National
24 Feb, 2024 SILVER MEDAL- PIITRAM2024- LEVELLING UP WITH ORGANIC GAMING MASTER VIA ORGANIX BATTLESHIP - Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) National
17 Feb, 2024 SILVER- AROMATIC ALCHEMY OF ROOM FRESHENER FROM ORGANIC MATERIALS - YOUTH INNOVATION COMPETITION (YIC 2024) University
17 Feb, 2024 GOLD- GAMIFICATION OF CHEMISTRY WITH STOICHIO-TRI RIDDLE CARD GAME - YOUTH INNOVATION COMPETITION (YIC 2024) University
17 Feb, 2024 GOLD MEDAL- PIITRAM2024- CHEMISTR.IO: CHEMISTRY GAMESZONE FUN LEARNING - Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) National
17 Feb, 2024 GOLD- CHEMISTR.IO - YOUTH INNOVATION COMPETITION (YIC 2024) University
23 Aug, 2023 PRODUCTIVITY CHAMPION-TALENT - MALAYSIA PRODUCTIVITY CORPORATION (MPC) National
02 Aug, 2023 BEST TEACHING INNOVATION-PROJECT BASED LEARNING - TAKRIM 2023 IIUM University
22 Jul, 2023 BEST PRESENTER AWARD- INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RESEARCH AND PRACTICES IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (I-CReST 2023) - UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA International
17 May, 2023 BEST TEACHER EDUCATOR- SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - TAKRIM 2023 CFS IIUM University
17 May, 2023 BEST TEACHER AWARD- SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - TAKRIM 2023 CFS IIUM University
18 Feb, 2023 BRONZE MEDAL- PIITRAM2023- FROM SIGN TO PRACTICAL: LABORATORY SAFETY FOR PRE-UNIVERISITY STUDENTS - UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA National
18 Feb, 2023 GOLD MEDAL- PIITRAM2023- FILTERINATOR: SEAWEED BIOFILTRATION KEEPING THE WATER CLEAN - UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA National
18 Feb, 2023 SILVER MEDAL- PIITRAM2023- EXPLORING AGROWASTE FOR POTENTIAL NOVUS BIO-PACKAGING - UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA National
18 Feb, 2023 GOLD MEDAL-PIITRAM2023- NURTURING ISLAMIC SOUL APPROACH (N.I.S.A.): INTERACTIVE SHARING ACTIVITIES - UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA National
17 Jan, 2023 Special Recognition Award - CFS IIUM University
30 Nov, 2022 Silver Medal - CFS IIUM National
30 Nov, 2022 Gold Medal - CFS IIUM National
30 Nov, 2022 Gold Medal - CFS IIUM National
30 Nov, 2022 Gold Medal - CFS IIUM National
30 Nov, 2022 Gold Medal - CFS IIUM National
30 Nov, 2022 Gold Medal - CFS IIUM National
30 Nov, 2022 Gold Medal - CFS IIUM National
08 Mar, 2022 3RD BEST INNOVATION - Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia National
08 Mar, 2022 Gold Medal - Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia National
08 Mar, 2022 Gold Medal - Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia National
28 Oct, 2021 Gold Medal - Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) National
21 Apr, 2021 Gold Award Oral Presentation - Others University
21 Apr, 2021 Gold Award Poster Presentation - Others University
21 Apr, 2021 Most Promising Academic Award - Others University
26 Jul, 2020 Best oral presentation - Sharda University International
13 Feb, 2020 Silver Medal - University Malaysia Pahang National
13 Feb, 2019 Gold Medal - University Malaysia Pahang National


Publications


Articles

2025 Assessing gender disparity in mathematics performance following Project-Based Learning (PBL): a statistical evaluation using t-test. Asian Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences, 7 (2 SPECIAL ISSUE) pp. 16-23
2025 Gamification of chemistry with Stoichio-TRI riddle card game. Asian Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences, 7 (2 SPECIAL ISSUE) pp. 172-179
2025 Mastering organic chemistry via organix battleship games: a statistical study. Asian Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences, 7 (2) pp. 235-245
2025 The influence of chemistr.io on chemical bonding education: a quantitative analysis. Asian Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences, 7 (2 SPECIAL ISSUE) pp. 433-443
2024 Adoption of e‑learning by pre‑university students following the COVID‑19 pandemic: an analysis based on the unifed theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT). International Review of Education, () pp.
2024 Cellulose agro-waste for potential bio-packaging. Science Letters, 18 (3) pp. 34-42
2024 Halal certification in food products: science mapping of present and future trends. Journal of Islamic Marketing, 15 (12) pp. 3564-3580
2023 Ionic transport study of hybrid gel polymer electrolyte based on PMMA-PLA incorporated with ionic liquid. Ionics (International Journal of Ionics The Science and Technology of Ionic Motion), 29 (2) pp. 625-638
2023 Narrative approach as a medium for Sejahtera student mentality at the Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM. Global Journal of Educational Research and Management (GERMANE), 3 (3) pp. 38-47
2022 Involvement of ethylene carbonate on the enhancement H+ carriers in structural and ionic conduction performance on alginate bio-based polymer electrolytes. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 47 (12) pp. 7846-7860
2022 Studies on H+ ions conducting bio-polymer blend electrolyte based on alginate-PVA doped with NH4NO3. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 598 () pp.
2022 Studies on the ions transportation behavior of alginate doped with H+ carrier-based polymer electrolytes. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 287 () pp.
2021 Effect of C3H4O3 on band gap narrowing of proton conductive hybrid polymer electrolyte. Macromolecular Symposia, 397 () pp. 2000237
2021 Enhancement on protonation (H+) with incorporation of flexible ethylene carbonate in CMC–PVA–30 wt % NH4NO3 film. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 46 () pp. 17231-17245
2020 Characterization of an amorphous materials hybrid polymer electrolyte based on a LiNO3-doped, CMC-PVA blend for application in an electrical double layer capacitor. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 253 () pp. 1-15
2020 Electrochemical properties of CMC–PVA polymer blend electrolyte for solid state electric double layer capacitors. Journal of Electronic Materials, 50 (1) pp. 303-313
2020 Enhancement of proton conduction in carboxymethyl cellulose-polyvinyl alcohol employing polyethylene glycol as a plasticizer. Bulletin of Materials Science, 43 (1) pp. 1-10
2020 Enhancing proton conductivity of sodium alginate doped with glycolic acid in bio-based polymer electrolytes system. Journal of Polymer Research, 27 (8) pp. 1-16
2020 Ethylene carbonate and Polyethylene glycol as an efficient plasticizer in CMC-PVA-NH4NO3 based polymer electrolyte. Makara Journal of Technology, 24 (1) pp. 13-27
2020 Investigation on favourable ionic conduction based on CMC-K carrageenan proton conducting hybrid solid bio-polymer electrolytes for applications in EDLC. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 45 (15) pp. 8727-8741
2020 Ionic conductiviy of Alginate-NH4Cl polymer electrolyte. Makara Journal of Technology, 24 (3) pp. 125-130
2020 Ionic transport studies of solid bio-polymer electrolytes based on carboxymethyl cellulose doped with ammonium acetate and its potential application as an electrical double layer capacitor. Express Polymer Letters, 14 (7) pp. 619-637
2020 Proton (H+) transport properties of CMC–PVA blended polymer solid electrolyte doped with NH4NO3. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 45 (29) pp. 14880-14896
2019 An investigation on the abnormal trend of the conductivity properties of CMC/PVA-doped NH4Cl-based solid biopolymer electrolyte system. Ionics, 25 (6) pp. 2657-2667
2019 Molecularly conductive behavior of blended polymer electrolyte-based CMC/PVA. Makara Journal of Technology, 23 (1) pp. 1-5
2019 Reducing crystallinity on thin film based CMCPVA hybrid polymer for application as a host in polymer electrolytes. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 511 () pp. 201-211
2018 Characterization on conduction properties of carboxymethyl cellulose/kappa carrageenan blend-based polymer electrolyte system. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 23 (4) pp. 1-10
2018 Ionic conduction study of enhanced amorphous solid bio-polymer electrolytes based carboxymethyl cellulose doped NH4Br. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 497 () pp. 19-29
2017 Biosorption of azo-dye using marine macro-alga of Euchema Spinosum. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 5 (6) pp. 5721-5731
Conference or Workshop Items

2024 Descriptive analysis of gamification in educational projects chemistr.io: chemical bonding specialized game. In: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON FUTURE AND SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION 2024,
2022 Evaluating perceived performance and behavioral intentions of student taking nursing program in CFS, IIUM. In: Conference on Future and Sustainable Education (CFSE 2022),
2022 Gamification in chemistry via fun learning activity of Happy Chemistry, Happy Student (HCHS) Card Games. In: Conference on Future and Sustainable Education, (CFSE 2022),
2021 Evaluation of blended learning for pre-university IIUM nursing and allied health sciences students during the covid-19. In: CFS Mini Conference 2021,
2021 IIUM students count: an evaluation of remote teaching and learning practice during covid-19. In: CFS Mini Conference 2021,
2018 Electrical study on Carboxymethyl Cellulose-Polyvinyl alcohol based bio-polymer blend electrolytes. In: International Conference Innovative Technology, Engineering and Sciences 2018,
2018 Irregularities trend in electrical conductivity of CMC/PVA-NH4Cl based solid biopolymer electrolytes. In: 6th International Conference on Advanced Material Engineering & Technology,
2018 Study on ionic conduction of solid bio-polymer hybrid electrolytes based carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) doped NH4NO3. In: 4th International Conference on Green Design and Manufacture 2018, IConGDM 2018;,
Books

2024 Proceedings of the International Conference on Future and Sustainable Education 2024. Centre for Foundation Studies (CFS), IIUM, ISBN:
2023 E-proceeding of the inaugural Conference on Future & Sustainable Education 2022 (CFSE 2022). Centre of Foundation Studies, IIUM, ISBN:
2023 E-proceeding of the inaugural Conference on Future & Sustainable Education 2022 (CFSE 2022). Centre for Foundation Studies, IIUM, ISBN:
2021 E- Proceeding CFS IIUM Mini Conference 2021. Centre of Foundation Studies, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-26217-2-0
Book Sections

2024 Characterization of marine biopolymers. In: Elsevier, ISBN: 978-0-443-15606-9, pp. 9-60
2023 Functionalization of carbon and graphene quantum dots. In: Woodhead Publishing, ISBN: 978-0-323-85278-4, pp. 335-381
2023 Organic materials as polymer electrolytes for supercapacitor application. In: Elsevier, ISBN: 978-0-323-91206-8, pp. 365-394
2022 Basic aspects and properties of biopolymers. In: Royal Society of Chemistry, ISBN: 978-1-83916-781-2, pp. 1-35