Dr. Azlin Suhaida Azmi, a graduate of Widener University, Pennsylvania, USA, began her career as a chemist at First Malaysia Coating Sdn. Bhd. in March 1999. Later that year, in September, she joined Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) as a trainee lecturer. In 2001, she pursued an MSc in Process Integration at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST). Upon returning to UTP in early 2002, she was appointed as a lecturer and served until October 2006. In November 2006, she moved to the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) as a lecturer. She then furthered her studies at the University of Malaya (UM) in December 2007, earning a Ph.D. in Bioprocess Chemical Engineering in 2012. Currently, she serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Sustainability, Kulliyyah of Engineering.
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Academic Qualifications
- Ph.D in Biochemical Engineering - Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Malaya (UM)
- Master of Science - Masters Degree, University of Manchester
- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering - Bachelor Degree, Widener University
Azlin Suhaida Bt. Azmi (Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ENGINEERING
Other's position:
Deputy Dean, Kulliyyah of Engineering
azlinsu76@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Area of Specialisation
- Biotechnology ~ Biotechnology ~ Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology ~ Fermentation Technology - Fermentation Technology and biofuel technology
- Engineering Tech ~ Engineering And Technology ~ Chemical Engineering ~ Other Chemical Engineering n.e.c. - Process Integration
Professional Membership
- 2012 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), LEMBAGA JURUTERA MALAYSIA
- 2015 - 2015 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Malaysia Society for Engineering and Technology (MySET)
- 2020 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Professional Engineer), Board of Engineers Malaysia
- 2020 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Instituition of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)
Teaching Responsibilities
| Advanced Separation Processes | 2023/2024 |
| CONCEPTUAL DESIGN PROJECT | 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT 1 | 2024/2025 |
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT 2 | 2024/2025 |
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT II | 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| PETROCHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND PROCESSING | 2024/2025 |
| PROCESS DESIGN | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| PROCESS PLANT DESIGN & SAFETY | 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| PROJECT I | 2023/2024 |
| RESEARCH METHODOLOGY & SEMINAR IN BTE ENG (RESEARCH) | 2024/2025 |
| Research methodology and seminar | 2023/2024 |
Supervision
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Synthesis Of Silane-Modified Empty Fruit Bunch Fibre/Natural Rubber Composite.
Ph.D
Completed
2025
Co-supervisor
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Encapsulation Process Optimization, Physicochemical And In-Vitro Biological Activity Investigation Of Boswellia Carterii Essential Oil.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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The Islamic Perspective On Environmental Impact Of The Petroleum Industry In Malaysia.
Ph.D
Completed
2016
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
Main 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
Main 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
Co-supervisor
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Recombinant Collagen-Like Protein Batch Production In The 2l Stirred Tank Reactor And Its Scale-Up Into The 7.5l Bioreactor..
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Optimization And Characterization Of Bitter Cassava Callus Culture For Starch Production.
Master
Completed
2025
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
Co-supervisor
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Encapsulation Of Acalypha Indica Extract In Chitosan-Polycaprolactone Blend.
Master
Completed
2023
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
Main Supervisor
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Microwave-Assisted Synthesis Of Biodegradable Polylactic Acid / Palm Oil Based-Polyurethane For Packaging Material.
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
Co-supervisor
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Effects Of Cross-Linkers And Additives On The Enzymatic Performance Of Magnetic Nanoparticles Clea-Lipase.
Master
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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Optimization Of Process Parameters For Masterbatch Sulfur Dispersion In Chemical Plant.
Master
Completed
2020
Co-supervisor
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Preparation And Characterization Of Polylactic Acid/Phycocyanin-Alginate Composites For Cosmetic Patch.
Master
Completed
2020
Co-supervisor
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Enhancement Of Electricity Generation And Wastewater Treatment By Microbial Fuel Cell.
Master
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Studies On The Growth Of Callus And Suspension Cell Cultures Of Citrus Suhuiensis Using Statistical Optimization And Metabolic Flux Analysis.
Master
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Partially Treated Palm Oil Mill Effluent (Pome) Treatment By Microalgae-Bacteria Co-Culture System.
Master
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Electricity Generation In Microbial Fuel Cell (Mfc) By Ralstonia Spp. Isolated From Rice Paddy Field Soil
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Master
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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Enzymatic Hydrolysis Of Sago Wastewater Sediment For Glucose Production.
Master
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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Biohydrogen Production By Dark Fermentation Of Acid Hydrolyzed Sago Wastewater Using Enterobacter Aerogenes.
Master
Completed
2018
Co-supervisor
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Preparation And Characterization Of Polylactic Acid/Epoxidized Palm Oil/Pineapple Leaf Fibre Composites For Packaging Material.
Master
Completed
2018
Co-supervisor
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Potash/Pva As Heterogeneous Catalyst For Biodiesel Production From Palm Oil.
Master
Completed
2018
Co-supervisor
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In Situ Transesterification Of Solid Coconut Waste In A Packed Bed Reactor With Polyvinyl Alcohol (Pva) - Supported Calcium Oxide Catalyst.
Master
Completed
2017
Co-supervisor
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Production Of Tetrathionate Hydrolase By Thiobacillus Ferroxidans For Devulcanization Of Ground Tire Rubber.
Master
Completed
2016
Co-supervisor
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Production And Purificatin Of Thermostable L-Asparaginase From Locally Isolated Bacteria.
Master
Completed
2016
Co-supervisor
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Production Of Intracellular Recombinant Bromelain By Escherichia Coli Bl21-Ai Using Shake Flask And Stirred Tank Bioreactor.
Master
Completed
2015
Co-supervisor
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The Influences Of Neutralizing Agents On Rhizhopus Sp. Morphology For Production Of Lactic Acid.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Optimization Of Microalgae Cultivation For Maximum Carbon Dioxide Fixation And Single Cell Protein Production.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Biosurfactant Modified Silica Nanoparticles As A Carrier To Improve Bioavailability Of Ozonated Vegetable Oil.
Master
In Progress
Co-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
Co-supervisor
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Design Of A Horizontal Tubular Photobioreactor Intergrated With Polyvinylidene Fluoride Membrane Sparger For Co2 Fixation.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Design And Performance Evaluation Of Flat Panel Photobioreactor For Microalgae Cultivation.
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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In Situ Immobilization Of Biosurfactant On Silica Nanoparticles As Delivery Vehicles For Ozonated Vegetable Oil.
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 | Studies on the influence of selected cell culture parameters on bitter cassava callus culture for starch production |
| 2020 - 2023 | Local production of green chemicals from special strain of non-edible cassava starch in high scale of cost effective process |
| 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 |
| 2017 - 2022 | Upscaling the Production of Fish Feed from Palm Kernel Cake and Sargassum |
| 2017 - | Production of Functionalized Filler Rubber Nanocomposites for Gloves |
| 2016 - 2019 | Upscalling Cream Cheese Production by 100L per day Cow Milk Using Bromelain as Rennet Alternative |
| 2016 - 2019 | Integration of Chemical Reaction-based Approaches and Biological System for Co2 Mitigation |
| 2016 - 2019 | A Pilot Study on Science Policy for Green Energy:Microbial Fuel Cell Technology in Focus |
| 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 |
| 2014 - 2014 | Property Analysis of Biodiesel Oil |
| 2014 - 2017 | Lutein Production by Muriellopsis sp. using Flue Gas for the Source of Carbon Dioxide |
| 2014 - 2018 | Study of Growth Kinetics and Metabolites of Citrus Suhuiensis (Limau Madu) under Various Culture Conditions |
| 2014 - 2018 | Development of Multivariate Model on the Effect of Different Parameters on Synechococcus sp. PCC 7002 Growth |
| 2014 - 2017 | Conducting Polymer Nanocomposite as Transducer Layer for a Robust Biochemical Microsensor |
| 2013 - 2017 | Production of Halal Insulin in Photosynthetic Microalgae |
| 2013 - 2016 | Seaweed Supplemented Fish Feed With High Nutritional Value |
| 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 | Random Mutagenesis of Cyanobacteria for Bioproduct Production. |
| 2012 - 2015 | Using Metabolic Flux Balance Analysis ( FBA ) for the Production of Biohydrogen from Renewable Organic Waste |
| 2012 - 2015 | Isolation and Characterization of Bacterial Strain Producing L-Asparaginase from Local Hot Spring |
| 2011 - 2014 | Enhancement of Co2 Mitigation of Cyanobacteria Potential for Biofuel Production |
| 2010 - 2014 | Pre-Commercialization of Recombinat Bromelain |
| 2007 - 2011 | Kinetic Studies and Optimisation of Biofuel Production from Cassava-Starch via Yeast Fermentation. |
| - 2024 | Development of Sustainable Adsorbent for Water Treatment from agricultural residues |
On-Going
| 2023 - Present | Effects of Biosurfactant Modified Silica Nanoparticles on the Ozonated Vegetable Oil Solubility and Bioavailability for Antimicrobial Application |
| 2022 - Present | CO2 Capture and Utilization by Cyanobacteria and Value-added Products from the Biomass |
| 2022 - Present | Investigation of Ozonized Water on the Stability, In Vitro Biocidal Activity and Cytotoxicity Effect |
| 2021 - Present | Investigating bitter cassava cell culture parameters and its intracellular flux distributions for maximum starch content towards biodegradable material application. |
| 2021 - Present | Understanding the morphology control of Rhizopus sp. in ethylenediamine delignified cellulose medium at different growth condition for maximum lactic acid production |
| 2018 - Present | Scaling-up of recombinant collagen-like protein production |
| 2013 - Present | Water Quality Impact Assessment for Proposed New Compounding Plant at Polyplastics, Gebeng Industrial Estate, Pahang |
| 2012 - Present | Detailed EIA - Proposed Kahang Dam Project at Kluang District, Johor |
| 2006 - Present | Bio-Process and Molecular Engineering Research Unit (BPMERU) |
| - | ENHANCE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF ROTTEN SWEET POTATO BIOCOMPOSITES |
Awards & Recognition
| 13 Jun, 2014 | International Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2014 - IIUM | International |
| 11 May, 2013 | Malaysian Innovative Product Award - Malaysian Invention & Design Society | National |
Publications
Articles
Conference or Workshop Items
Books
| 2016 | Experimental methods in modern biotechnology (volume 2) . IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-384-4 |