Dr Rabita Mohd Firdaus Achutan

Dr Rabita

Dr Rabita Mohd Firdaus Achutan

  • Senior Lecturer
  • Research Centre for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Utilisation
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
013-6278060 Extension: 7469
SDGs Focus

Biography

Dr Rabita Mohd Firdaus, a Professional Technologist (MBOT), holds a dual PhD in Chemical Engineering from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and in Chemistry from the University of Lorraine (UL). Her research centers on catalysis and nanoporous materials for environmental applications, with a particular emphasis on air and water pollutants. She has extensive experience in graphene-related projects, including the development of graphene foils, flakes, 3D graphene structures, and large-scale carbon nanotube (CNT) production. She has published in reputable ISI-indexed journals such as the Journal of Cleaner Production and FlatChem, in addition to contributing a book chapter. Her achievements have been recognized internationally through her selection as a MOPGA 2024 Laureate Visiting Fellow at the Institut Jean Lamour (IJL) in France and her participation in the HOPE Meetings with Nobel Laureates organized by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). She remains dedicated to promoting sustainable and environmentally responsible innovations through research, teaching, and community engagement.

 

Academic & Professional Qualifications

  • PhD Chemistry, Universit茅 de Lorraine (UL), France (2022)
  • PhD Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia (2022)
  • MSc. (Chemical Engineering), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia (2019)
  • Degree BChE. Tech. (Hons.) in Environment, Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Chemical and Bioengineering Technology (UniKL MICET), Malaysia (2017)

Research Interests

  • Biomass conversion
  • Nanomaterials
  • Activated carbon
  • Air and Water Pollution聽
  • Waste Management
  • CO2 Capture and Utilisation

Teaching Areas

  • Chemical Engineering

Notable Publications

  1. Mohd Firdaus, R., Abdul Mulok Oon, N., Aroua, M. K., & Gew, L. T. (2025). The P-graph approach in optimal synthesis and planning of waste management towards achieving sustainable development goals: A systematic review. Waste Management & Research, 43(4), 455鈥473.
  2. Firdaus, R. M., De Melo, C., Migot, S., Emo, M., Pierson, J. F., Mohamed, A. R., & Vigolo, B. (2023). 3D porous alumina/graphene hybrids prepared by atomic layer deposition and their performance for water treatment. FlatChem, 100545.
  3. Firdaus, R. M., Desforges, A., Mohamed, A. R., & Vigolo, B. (2021). Progress in adsorption capacity of nanomaterials for carbon dioxide capture: A comparative study. Journal of Cleaner Production, 328, 129553.
  4. Firdaus, R. M., Desforges, A., Emo, M., Mohamed, A. R., & Vigolo, B. (2021). Physical and chemical activation of graphene-derived porous nanomaterials for post-combustion carbon dioxide capture. Nanomaterials, 11(9), 2419.
  5. Mohd Firdaus, R., Berrada, N., Desforges, A., Mohamed, A. R., & Vigolo, B. (2020). From 2D graphene nanosheets to 3D graphene-based macrostructures. Chemistry鈥揂n Asian Journal, 15(19), 2902鈥2924.
  6. Firdaus, R. M., Rosli, N. I. M., Ghanbaja, J., Vigolo, B., & Mohamed, A. R. (2019). Enhanced adsorption of methylene blue on chemically modified graphene nanoplatelets thanks to favorable interactions. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 21(12), 1鈥18.

Achievements & Accolades

  1. MOPGA 2024 Laurates Visiting Fellowship Program
  2. Awarded for 红杏视频 University Internal Grant Scheme 2/2023
  3. Visiting fellow and presenter on research work 鈥3D Graphene-Based Architectures for Environmental Applications鈥 at the 14th HOPE Meeting with Nobel Laureates, Tsukuba, Japan
  4. Awarded a scholarship for Cotutelle Program from French Embassy
  5. Awarded a sponsorship from the Osaka University for INSD Summer School Programme 2019
  6. Awarded a scholarship from French Government for short research attachment in Nancy, France

Professional Associations

  1. Malaysia-France Points of Contact (POC), appointed by Embassy of France
  2. Professional Technologists - Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT)
  3. gineering Technologist - Board of Engineer Malaysia (BEM)
  4. Life Member - Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Alumni Association Malaysia (JAAM)
  5. Senior Member - Hong Kong Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society (HKCBEES)
  6. Member - International Association of Engineers (IAENG)