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Associate Professor Dr Numan Arshid

Dr Numan Arshid completed his Masters of Electrical Engineering at COMSATS University Pakistan and obtained his PhD in Physics with distinction from University of Malaya, Malaysia. His PhD research focused on the development of metal oxide nanostructures supported on carbon matrix for supercapacitor and electrochemical sensing applications. Additionally, he has worked on the preparation of solid/gel polymer electrolytes for electric double capacitors and novel electrode materials for hybrid supercapacitors. His research at the Graphene and Advanced 2D Materials Research Group (GAMRG) focuses on the preparation of 2D materials and their application for electrochemical energy storage.

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Professor Mohammad Khalid

Professor Mohammad Khalid completed his bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India and MSc in Chemical and Environmental Engineering from Universiti Putra Malaysia. Later, he continued his PhD at the International Islamic University, Malaysia and worked on developing radiation crosslinked rubber nanocomposites. Prior to joining ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University, Professor Khalid was Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering at the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus.

His research focuses on nanomaterial synthesis, heat transfer fluids, phase change materials, and energy harvesting. More specifically, he is currently working on solar energy harvesting using deep eutectic salts (DES) and carbon nanoparticles based nanolubricants to improve engine performance. His research expertise covers many other important areas such as polymer recycling, radiation processing of polymer blends and biofuel. He has published more than 100 papers in international journals and refereed international conferences, five patents and seven chapters in books.Ìý

Professor Khalid has more than 10 years of research and teaching experience. He has supervised 11 PhD, eight MSc and one MPhil students, and 13 of these students (four PhD, eight MSc and one MPhil) have graduated. He is also a chartered member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (MIChemE) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), UK.

ChM Dr Muhammad Norhaffis bin Mustafa

Muhammad Norhaffis Bin Mustafa initiated his academic odyssey at Universiti Putra Malaysia, culminating in the acquisition of a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, a four-year endeavor spanning from 2011 to 2014. Subsequently, he pursued further academic advancement, culminating in a Master's degree in Materials Science attained over a three-year period, from 2015 to 2017. His academic trajectory culminated with the successful completion of a Doctoral Philosophy degree in Materials Science, an accomplishment realized within a two-year timeframe, spanning from 2018 to 2020.Currently, he serves as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University, focusing on developing innovative materials for smart windows that respond to electricity, light, or temperature changes. His notable achievements include over 20 research publications, three patents, and awards such as the Metrohm Young Chemistry Award and Anugerah Siswazah Cemerlang Master Sains in 2018.

Dr Nur Najwa Abdul Talib

Nur Najwa Abdul Talib hold a PhD in Advanced Materials & Material Science from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Her early work involved developing nickel-supported catalysts for benzene hydrogenation. During her PhD, she focused on lanthanum, iron, and copper-supported catalysts on halloysite nanotubes for the degradation of liquid epoxidized natural rubber (LENR). She completed the final chapter of my PhD at the University of Lorraine (UL), France, where she researched the effects of gas and pressure on the degradation process at the Reactions and Chemical Engineering Laboratory. This experience enriched her expertise in advanced degradation processes and instrumentation.

Additionally, she spent two years with the Centre of Fusion Reactor Team at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), working on  the development of hydrophobic catalysts for continuous liquid phase catalytic exchange (LPCE) reactors aimed at hydrogen isotope splitting. This role allowed her to bridge academia and industry collaborations.
 

Dr Farah Ezzah Ab Latif

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.

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Ts. Dr Kalidasan Balasubramanian

Dr B Kalidasan is a Mechanical Engineering graduate from Anna University Chennai and holds Master of Technology in Energy and Environmental Engineering from VIT University-Vellore, India. He has published over 65+ papers (as on 10th Sep 2024), including articles in International Materials Review, Chemical Engineering Journal, Progress in Energy and Combustion Science, Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal of Energy Storage and much more. He is a receipt of ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University Doctor of Philosophy Postgraduate Degree Studentship, and Awards such as Rising Star Awar, Best Paper Award, Best Poster Award, Best Presenter Award, Best Outgoing Student Award, Best Innovation Awards.  

Dr Muhammad Hazim Mohamed Khir

Dr Muhammad Hazim is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the Research Centre for Nano-Materials and Energy Technology, joining them after obtaining his PhD at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University. Prior to that, he obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Birmingham and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia respectively. He has published several articles and proceedings in the field of solar energy and solar cells. He has also won several awards as Best Presenter at international conferences and Best Innovation at hackathon competition.

Dr Farrukh Hassan

Dr. Farrukh Hassan, a Ph.D. in IT, is currently working as lecturer in the Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University, Malaysia. He has contributed significantly to cutting-edge projects during his doctoral work centered on refining heuristic algorithms to estimate the noise threshold in acoustic emission signals. He earned an MS in Computer Science from Uppsala University, Sweden, where he spearheaded the automation of library systems through innovative Near Field Communication technologies. His practical expertise is underscored by a rich academic portfolio, having published research articles in reputable journals, solidifying his impactful contributions to the field of IT.