Dr Farah Ezzah Ab Latif
- Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
- ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Centre for Electrochemical Energy and Sustainable Technology
Biography
Farah Ezzah Binti Ab Latif began her academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemical-Biotechnology Engineering from International Islamic University Malaysia. She went on to earn her MSc in Chemical Engineering from Universiti Putra Malaysia, where her research focused on the developing resins from a renewable resource such as jatropha oil. She later pursued a her Doctoral Philosophy degree at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, specializing in the development of two-dimensional materials for electrochemical sensing applications. Additionally, she has expanded her research interest into the field of hydrogen evolution reaction, emphasizing sustainable and green energy technologies.
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- PhD in Chemical’s Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (2025)
- Master of Science, Chemical Engineering (2018)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), Biochemical-Biotechnology (2013)
Research Interests
- Synthesis and characterization of two-dimensional materials
- Binary and ternary nanocomposite-based on 2D materials, carbonaceous, and metal oxides materials
- Electrochemical sensor
- Hydrogen evolution reaction
Notable Publications
Zaharin, H., Ghazali, M., Thachnatharen, N., Ezzah, F., & Khalid, M. (2025). Advancements in MXene-based nanomaterials for tribological applications: Comprehensive review and future prospects. Tribology International, 208, 110665.
Latif, F. E. A., Khalid, M., Numan, A., Manaf, N. A., Mubarak, N. M., Zaharin, H. A., & Abdullah, E. C. (2025). Microwave-assisted hydrothermal synthesis of Ti3C2Tx MXene: A sustainable and scalable approach using alkaline etchant. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1329, 141407.
Zaharin, H. A., Ghazali, M. J., Khalid, M., Nagarajan, T., Pin, W. W., Ezzah, F., Gerard, O., Walvekar, R., & Rasheed, A. K. (2023). Tribological, Oxidation and Thermal Analysis of Advanced Microwave–Hydrothermal Synthesised Ti3C2Tx MXene as Additives in Outboard Engine Oil. Lubricants, 11(6).
Zaharin, H. A., Ghazali, M. J., Thachnatharen, N., Ezzah, F., Walvekar, R., & Khalid, M. (2023). Progress in 2D materials based Nanolubricants: A review. FlatChem, 38 (February), 100485.
Latif, F. E. A., Numan, A., Mubarak, N. M., Khalid, M., Abdullah, E. C., Manaf, N. A., & Walvekar, R. (2022). Evolution of MXene and its 2D heterostructure in electrochemical sensor applications. Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 471, 214755.
Latif, F. E. A., Abidin, Z. Z., Cardona, F., Awang Biak, D. R., Abdan, K., Tahir, P. M., & Ern, L. K. (2020). Bio-resin production through ethylene unsaturated carbon using vegetable oils. In Processes (Vol. 8, Issue 1).
Latif, F.E.A; Abidin, Z.Z.A; Cardona, F; Biak, D.R.A; Tahir, P.M; Abdan, K; and Liew, K.E. (2019). Physicochemical, structural and mechanical evaluation of bio-based epoxidized jatropha oil blended with amine-cured epoxy resin as new hybrid matrix. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, 14 (2), 1071-1087.