Research Area:

• Visible light active photocatalyst

• Modification of polysaccharide-based biopolymer

• Adsorption and regeneration of spent adsorbents

• Water and wastewater treatment

• Green microextraction methods

Research Grant: 

Research Grant (As Principal Investigator)

International

1. Metal-organic framework templated synthesis of doped-TiO₂ or TiO₂-based heterostructures for visible-light promoted photocatalysis, Hubert Curien Partnership – Hibiscus (PHC Hibiscus), RM 66,000, 1/11/2019 – 1/11/2022.

National

1. Synthesis, characterization and mechanistic study of water-soluble halogenated 8-hydroxyquinoline based chitosan derivatives as new anticancer agents, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), RM 108,200, 1/1/2019 – 31/3/2023.

2. Investigation on the mechanisms of radiation induced graft copolymerisation of anionic and cationic monomers onto chitosan for the decontamination of environmental pollutants, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), RM98,200, 1/12/2014 – 31/05/2017.

University

1. Immobilised doped TiO₂/chitosan-PO₄ layer-by-layer system for the photocatalytic detoxification of textile dyes under visible light irradiation, Research University (Individual) Grant, RM 100,000, 1/4/2018 – 30/6/2022.

2. Graft copolymerization of chitosan by polyethyleneimine via microwave and hydrothermal treatment for the removal of textile dyes, USM Bridging Grant, RM 9,964, 25/1/2018 – 24/1/2019.

3. Immobilized TiO₂/chitosan-Fe(III) layer-by-layer system for the removal of anionic and cationic dyes, USM Short Term Grant, RM 25,000, 1/9/2014 – 30/11/2016.

4. Study on textile dyes as photosensitizer in photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutant by chitosan/TiO₂ bilayer system, Research University Postgraduate Research Grant Scheme (USM-RU-PRGS), RM 18,000, 15/10/2009 – 15/12/2011.

Research Grant (As Co-Researcher)

National

1. Mechanistic study of Fe³⁺ and Zr⁴⁺ mixed-linkers metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) /TiO₂ composites as photocatalyst for rhodamine B removal from wastewater, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), RM 99,660, 1/9/2022 – 31/8/2024.

2. Sugar-feeding behavior and midgut microbiome of vector mosquitoes exposed to sugar variants, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), RM 148,060, 1/9/2022 – 31/8/2024.

3. Investigation of kinetic growth and morphology evolution of ZnO nanorods and CuO/ZnO nanocomposites on kanthal wires that synthesized using direct heating method for photocatalysis application, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), RM177,460, 1/11/2020 – 31/10/2023.

4. Synergistic enhancement of microwave absorption behaviours of activated carbon/graphene/Fe₂O₃ reinforced ultrathin nanocellulose composites derived from coconut fibre coir, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), RM127,298, 1/11/2020 – 31/10/2023.

5. Photocatalysis of trisiloxane and pathogenic bacteria in greywater using eco-friendly green nanoparticles (ECO-GNPs) for safe disposal, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), RM110,400, 1/11/2020 – 31/10/2023.

6. The potential of green synthesized hollowed-TiO₂ as a functional coating for self-cleaning fabric, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), RM70,052, 1/11/2020 – 31/10/2023.

7. Bonding mechanism of nano-titania into polymeric matrix of crosslinked chitosan-glyoxal composite for surface area enhancement and chemical stability, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), RM99,000, 1/9/2019 – 31/5/2022.

University

1. Elucidating the role of phenolic extracts in influencing the bionomy of Aedes vectors and prospects for bio-rational dengue management, Research University (Individual) Grant, RM 54,000, 1/3/2022 – 29/2/2024.

2. Physicochemical and biological properties of water-soluble chitosan derived from mud crab shells, Scylla olivacea, Tun Zaidi Chair, RM54,000, 1/11/2021 – 31/10/2023.

3. Facile synthesis of cellulose nanocrystals integrated magnetic-metal organic framework (MOF) composites for wastewater remediation, Research University (Individual) Grant, RM50,000, 1/10/2020 – 31/3/2023.

4. TiO₂ quantum dots immobilized onto a chitosan-organosilane thin film for the mitigation of harmful algal blooms, Research University (Individual) Grant, RM 64,480, 1/9/2018 – 31/8/2021.

5. Fabrication of nitrogen-doped nanoporous and bifunctional composites for the adsorption of emerging contaminants (endocrine disruptors compounds and pharmaceuticals) in water, Research University (Individual) Grant, RM 83,500, 1/5/2018 – 31/10/2021.

6. Preparation of natural rubber-silver membranes for the decolorization of methylene blue: Quantification and kinetic studies, Research University (Individual) Grant, RM 93,000, 1/4/2018 – 31/12/2021.

7. Photocatalytic activity of nanostructure film TiO₂ for palm oil mill effluent (POME) treatment project: Explication of the photocatalytic potentials of the shape and size controlled N/F-TiO₂ for POME treatment, Geran Penyelidikan Pelbagai Bidang (MDR) UTHM, RM 20,000, 1/7/2019 – 30/6/2021.

8. Development of eco-friendly nanocomposites for the photocatalytic treatment of contaminated stormwater, USM Short Term Grant, RM 35,000, 15/2/2018 – 14/2/2020.

9. Understanding organic magnets through muon science and first-principle computational studies, Research University (Individual) Grant, RM 153,233, 31/12/2014 – 31/12/2017.

Research Publication:

1. Noor Moukhni Ayub, Nur Faeza Abu Kassim, Sumiyyah Sabar, Cameron E Webb, Kee Zhen Xiang, Nur Aida Hashim, An efficient and biodegradable alginate-gelatin hydrogel beads as bait against Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus., International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 224 (2023) 1460-1470 (WOS indexed, Q1, Impact Factor: 8.025).

2. Mohammad Kashif Uddin, Nurul Najwa Abd Malek, Ali H. Jawad, Sumiyyah Sabar, Pyrolysis of rubber seed pericarp biomass treated with sulfuric acid for the adsorption of crystal violet and methylene green dyes: an optimized process, International Journal of Phytoremediation, 25 (2023) 393-402 (WOS indexed, Q2, Impact Factor: 4.003).

3. H. Jawad, A.S. Abdulhameed, S.N. Surip, S. Sabar, Adsorptive performance of carbon modified chitosan biopolymer for cationic dye removal: kinetic, isotherm, thermodynamic, and mechanism study, International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 102 (2022) 6189-6203 (WOS indexed, Q3, Impact Factor: 2.731).

4. B. Shittu, A.Iqbal, M.N. Ahmad, M.R. Yusop, M.N.M. Ibrahim, S. Sabar, L.D. Wilson, D.H.Y. Yanto, Insight into the photodegradation mechanism of bisphenol-A by oxygen doped mesoporous carbon nitride under visible light irradiation and DFT calculations, RSC Advances 12 (2022) 10409 (WOS indexed, Q2, Impact Factor: 3.361).

5. S.A. Mubarak, K.Y. Foo, R. Schneider, R.M. Abdelhameed, S. Sabar, The chemistry of MIL-125 based materials: Structure, synthesis, modification strategies and photocatalytic applications, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 10 (2022) 106883 (WOS indexed, Q1, Impact Factor: 2.909).

6. Pitchay, A.H. Jawad, I.S. Johari, S. Sabar, Kinetics studies of metallic ions adsorption by immobilised chitosan, Science Letters 16 (2022) 137-148 (MyCite indexed).

7. Subramaniam, K.Y. Foo, E.N.M. Yusof, A.H. Jawad, L.D. Wilson, S. Sabar, Hydrothermal synthesis of phosphorylated chitosan and its adsorption performance towards Acid Red 88 dye, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 193 (2021) 1716-1726 (WOS indexed, Q1, Impact Factor: 6.953).

8. H. Jawad, A.S. Abdulhameed, N.N. Bahrudin, N.N.M.F. Hum, S.N. Surip, Syed Shatir A. Syed-Hassan, Emad Yousif, S. Sabar, Microporous activated carbon developed from KOH activated biomass waste: surface mechanistic study of methylene blue dye adsorption, Water Science and Technology 84 (2021) 1858-1872 (WOS indexed, Q3, Impact Factor: 1.915).

9. S.A. Mubarak, N.N. Bahrudin, A.H. Jawad, B.H. Hameed, S. Sabar, Microwave enhanced synthesis of sulfonated chitosan-montmorillonite for effective removal of methylene blue, Journal of Polymers and the Environment 29 (2021) 4027-4039 (WOS indexed, Q2, Impact Factor: 3.667).

10. Nur Shazwani Abdul Mubarak, T.W. Chuan, H.P. Khor, Ali H. Jawad, L.D. Wilson, Sabar, Immobilized Fe-loaded chitosan film for methyl orange dye removal: Competitive ions, reusability, and mechanism, Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 29 (2021) 1050-1062 (WOS indexed, Q2, Impact Factor: 3.667).

11. Noor Nazihah Bahrudin, Mohd Asri Nawi, Zulkarnain Zainal, Raphaël Schneider, Sumiyyah Sabar, Enhanced decolourization of methyl orange by immobilized TiO₂/chitosan-montmorillonite, Water Science & Technology 82 (2020) 454-467(WOS indexed, Q3, Impact Factor: 1.638).

12. Caryn Hui Chuin Tan, Sumiyyah Sabar, M.K. Mohamad Haafiz, Zaharaddeen N. Garba, M. Hazwan Hussin, The improved adsorbent properties of microcrystalline cellulose from oil palm fronds through immobilization technique, Surfaces and Interfaces 20 (2020) 100614 (WOS indexed, Q1, Impact Factor: 3.724).

13. H. Yusof, K.Y. Foo, B.H. Hameed, M. Hazwan Hussin, H.K. Lee, S. Sabar, One-step synthesis of chitosan-polyethyleneimine with calcium chloride as effective adsorbent for Acid Red 88 removal, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 157 (2020) 648-658 (WOS indexed, Q1, Impact Factor: 5.162).

14. N. Bahrudin, M. A. Nawi, Ali H. Jawad, S. Sabar, Adsorption characteristics and mechanistic study of immobilized chitosan-montmorillonite composite for Methyl Orange removal, Journal of Polymers and the Environment 28 (2020) 1901-1913 (WOS indexed, Q2, Impact Factor: 2.572).

15. H. Yusof, K. Y. Foo, L. D. Wilson, B. H. Hameed, M. Hazwan Hussin, S. Sabar, Microwave-assisted synthesis of polyethyleneimine grafted chitosan beads for the adsorption of Acid Red 27, Journal of Polymers and the Environment 28 (2020) 542-552 (WOS indexed, Q2, Impact Factor: 2.572).

16. Sabar, H. Abdul Aziz, N.H. Yusof, S. Subramaniam, K.Y. Foo, L.D. Wilson, H.K. Lee, Preparation of sulfonated chitosan for enhanced adsorption of methylene blue from aqueous solution, Reactive and Functional Polymers 151 (2020) 104584 (WOS indexed, Q1, Impact Factor: 3.333).

17. Nur Shazwani Abdul Mubarak, Sumiyyah Sabar, Ali H. Jawad, The study of commercial titanium dioxide (TiO₂) Degussa P25 for the adsorption of acidic dye, Science Letters 14 (2020) 68-83 (MyCite indexed).

18. Sumiyyah Sabar, Mohd Asri Nawi, Ali H. Jawad, Raphaël Schneider, Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of phenol by immobilized TiO₂/dye-loaded chitosan, Desalination and Water Treatment, 167 (2019) 190-199 (WOS indexed, Q3, Impact Factor: 1.234).

19. Ali H. Jawad, Nur Shazwani Abdul Mubarak, Sabar, Adsorption and mechanism study for reactive red 120 dye removal by cross-linked chitosan-epichlorohydrin biobeads, Desalination and Water Treatment, 164 (2019) 378-387 (WOS indexed, Q3, Impact Factor: 1.234).

20. N. Bahrudin, M.A. Nawi, S. Sabar, Immobilized chitosan-montmorillonite composite adsorbent and its photocatalytic regeneration for the removal of methyl orange, Reaction Kinetics, Mechanisms and Catalysis, 126 (2019) 1135-1153 (WOS indexed, Q4, Impact Factor: 1.428).

21. A.M. Magzoub, A.A.A. Yassin, A.M. Abdel-Rahim, E.A. Gubartallah, M. Miskam, B. Saad, S. Sabar, Photocatalytic detoxification of aflatoxins in Sudanese peanut oil using immobilized titanium dioxide, Food Control, 95 (2019) 206-214 (WOS indexed, Q1, Impact Factor: 4.248).

22. H.C. Tan, S. Sabar, M.H. Hussin, Development of immobilized microcrystalline cellulose as an effective adsorbent for methylene blue dye removal, South African Journal of Chemical Engineering, 26 (2018) 11-24 (Scopus indexed, Q4, CiteScore: 0.31).

23. Iqbal, S. Sabar, M.K. Mun-Yee, M.N. Nur Asshifa, A.R.M. Yahya, F. Adam, Pseudomonas aeruginosa USM-AR2/SiO₂ biosorbent for the adsorption of methylene blue, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 6 (2018) 4908-4916 (WOS indexed, Q1, Impact Factor: 4.300).

24. Lelifajri, M.A. Nawi, Sabar, Supriatno, W.I. Nawawi, Preparation of immobilized activated carbon-polyvinyl alcohol composite for the adsorptive removal of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, Journal of Water Process Engineering, 25 (2018) 269-277 (WOS indexed, Q1, Impact Factor: 3.465).

25. H. Jawad, S. Sabar, M.A. Mohd Ishak, L.D. Wilson, S.S. Ahmad Norrahma, M.K. Talari, A.M. Farhan, Microwave-assisted preparation of mesoporous activated carbon from coconut (Cocos Nucifera) leaf by H₃PO₄-activation for methylene blue adsorption, Chemical Engineering Communications, 204 (2017) 1143-1156 (WOS indexed, Q3, Impact Factor: 1.282).

26. H. Jawad, R. Abd Rashid, K. Ismail, S. Sabar, High surface area mesoporous activated carbon developed from coconut leaf by chemical activation with H₃PO₄ for adsorption of methylene blue, Desalination and Water Treatment, 74 (2017) 326-335 (WOS indexed, Q2, Impact Factor: 1.631).

27. A. Islam, S. Sabar, A. Benhouria, W.A. Khanday, M. Asif and B.H. Hameed, Nanoporous activated carbon prepared from karanj (Pongamia pinnata) fruit hulls for methylene blue adsorption, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 74 (2017) 96-104 (WOS indexed, Q1, Impact Factor: 3.849).

28. Trache, M.H. Hussin, C.H.C. Tan, S. Sabar, M.R. Nurul Fazita, O.F.A. Taiwo, T.M. Hassan, M.K. Mohamad Haafiz, Microcrystalline cellulose: Isolation, characterization and bio-composites application - A review, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 93 (2016) 789-804 (WOS indexed, Q1, Impact Factor: 3.909).

29. Sabar, M.A. Nawi, Photocatalytic removal of Reactive Red 4 dye by immobilised layer-by-layer TiO₂/cross-linked chitosan derivatives system, Desalination and Water Treatment, 57 (2016) 5851-5857 (WOS indexed, Q3, Impact Factor: 1.272).

30. Sabar, M.A. Nawi, Fabrication and application of an immobilized TiO₂/chitosan layer-by-layer system loaded with Reactive Red 4 dye for the removal of phenol and its intermediates, Desalination and Water Treatment, 57 (2016) 10312-10323 (WOS indexed, Q3, Impact Factor: 1.272).

31. A. Nawi, S. Sabar, Sheilatina, Photocatalytic decolourisation of Reactive Red 4 dye by an immobilised TiO₂/chitosan layer by layer system, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 372 (2012) 80-87 (WOS indexed, Q1, Impact Factor: 5.091).

32. A. Nawi, A.H. Jawad, S. Sabar, W.S.W. Ngah, Photocatalytic-oxidation of solid state chitosan by immobilized bilayer assembly of TiO₂-chitosan under a compact household fluorescent lamp irradiation, Carbohydrate Polymers, 83 (2011) 1146-1152 (WOS indexed, Q1, Impact Factor: 5.158).

33. A. Nawi, A.H. Jawad, S. Sabar, W.S.W. Ngah, Immobilized bilayer TiO₂/chitosan system for the removal of phenol under irradiation by a 45 Watt compact fluorescent lamp, Desalination, 280 (2011) 288-296 (WOS indexed, Q1, Impact Factor: 6.603).

34. A. Nawi, S. Sabar, A.H. Jawad, Sheilatina, W.S.W. Ngah, Adsorption of Reactive Red 4 by immobilized chitosan on glass plates: Towards the design of immobilized TiO₂-chitosan synergistic photocatalyst-adsorption bilayer system, Biochemical Engineering Journal, 49 (2010) 317-325 (WOS indexed, Q1, Impact Factor: 3.226).

Other Publication:

Chapter in Books

1. H. Yusof, S. Sabar, M.H. Hussin, K.Y. Foo, 2017, Environmental friendly modified chitosan beads for textile dye wastewater treatment, in (International Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand, Symposium on Innovation and Creativity (iMIT-SIC)), Penerbit UiTM (Universiti Teknologi MARA).

Conference Proceedings

1. Chee Meng Koe, Swee-Yong Pung, Sumiyyah Sabar, Structural, optical, and photocatalytic performance of ZnO particles synthesized via direct heating technique for Rhodamine B removal, Proceeding of 5th International Conference on Advances in Manufacturing and Materials Engineering (ICAMME), 9th – 10th August 2022.

2. Sumaliny Subramaniam, Sumiyyah Sabar, Foo Keng Yuen, Enis Nadia Md Yusof, PHO-CHI biopolymer for colored pollutant treatment, Proceeding for the Kimia Invensi dan Inovasi Malaysia 2022 (KI₂M), 25th May 2022.

3. Sumiyyah Sabar, Nurul Zaris Izzati Azizan, Nur Shazwani Abdul Mubarak, Enis Nadia Md Yusof, Hybrid nanocomposite of chitosan zinc-oxide polyethyleneimine (CZOP) for decolorisation of coloured pollutants, Kimia Invensi dan Inovasi Malaysia 2022 (KI₂M), 25th May 2022.

4. Enis Nadia Md Yusof, Sumiyyah Sabar, Siti Syaida Sirat, Diphenyltin(IV) compound (DPTC) as an alternative for cancer treatment, Kimia Invensi dan Inovasi Malaysia 2022 (KI₂M), 25th May 2022.

5. Sabar and M. A. Nawi. Immobilized TiO₂/chitosan layer by layer system modified with Reactive Red 4 dye for the photodegradation of phenol. Proceeding for the Environmental Technology and Management Conference (ETMC), Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), Indonesia, 3rd – 4th November 2011.

6. Sabar and M. A. Nawi. The adsorption of anionic dye from aqueous solution by immobilized cross-linked chitosan membranes. Proceeding for the 2nd International Conference of Environment (ICENV), G Hotel, Penang, Malaysia, 15th – 17th December 2008.

Thesis

1. Sumiyyah Sabar, 2013. Immobilized TiO₂/chitosan layered system incorporating Reactive Red 4 dye for the photocatalytic degradation of phenol. PhD thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 195 pages.

2. Sumiyyah Sabar, 2007. Determination of hydrocarbons in particulate matter from road traffic of selected town area in Penang and Kuala Terengganu. BSc thesis, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 72 pages.

PhD (Completed): 

Co-Supervisor

1. Nur Nazrina Binti Ahmad Sabri, Photocatalytic removal of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid and quinclorac herbicides by an immobilized system of carbon coated, nitrogen doped and polyene sensitized TiO₂, Completed in 2017.

Field Supervisor

1. Reem Abdelrahman Mohamed Ali Magzoub, Detoxification of aflatoxin contamination in Sudanese groundnut, groundnut oil and cake, Completed in 2018.

PhD (On-going):

Main Supervisor

1. Nur Shazwani Binti Abdul Mubarak, Metal-organic framework templated synthesis of doped-TiO₂ or TiO₂-based heterostructures for visible-light promoted photocatalysis, 2020 – current.

2. Wan Roslina Binti Wan Yusof, Preparation, characterisation, and mechanistic study of water-soluble chitosan and its nanoparticles as new anti-bacterial agent, 2022 – current.

Master (Completed): 

Main Supervisor

1. Nuur Hidayah Binti Yusof, Preparation of chitosan derivatives by polyethyleneimine modification for the removal of acid red 88 dye, Completed in 2019.

Co-Supervisor

1. Noor Muokhni Binti Ayub, The response of the adults Aedes Aegypti towards an attractive gel balls bait, Completed in 2023.

2. Caryn Tan Hui Chuin, Physicochemical and adsorption studies of immobilized microcrystalline cellulose from oil palm fronds as an adsorbent for methylene blue, Completed in 2019.

3. Nurul Fitrahanis Binti Razali, Synthesis and characterization of Fe_xO_y doped TiO₂ immobilized on activated carbon for degradation of single and binary mixture of methylene blue and methyl orange dyes under visible light, Completed in 2018.

Master’s Dissertation (Mixed Mode)

Main Supervisor

1. Nurul Akmar Binti Nazri, Synthesis and characterization of water soluble chitosan and its chlorinated 8-hydroxyquinoline based derivatives for iron (III) removal, Completed in 2018.

2. Huda Bte Abdul Aziz, Synthesis of sulfonated chitosan by hydrothermal treatment for the removal of methylene blue from aqueous solution, Completed in 2018.

Master (On-going): 

Main Supervisor

1. Sumaliny A/P Subramaniam, Fabrication of bifunctional immobilized doped TiO₂-chitosan for the photocatalytic detoxification of emerging contaminants under visible light irradiation, 2019 – current.

2. Mutia Irma, Removal of ammonium in an aquaponic system by zeolite as growing media for regeneration, 2020 – current.

3. Nur Yusra Farzana Awang, Synthesis, characterization and biological studies of water-soluble quinolone-based chitosan derivatives, Main Supervisor, 2021 - current.

4. Afiqah Binti Mohd Jamil, Preparation of carbon-doped titania-phosphorylated chitosan for enhanced treatment of textile dyes under visible light irradiation, 2022 – current.

5. Muhammad Affuwan Bin Azhar Laile, Preparation of water-soluble chitosan coagulant for river water treatment and sludge recovery, 2022 – current.

Co-Supervisor

1. Nur Amani Najwa Binti Shamsulazri, Mechanistic study of mixed-linkers metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)/TiO₂ composites as photocatalyst for contaminant removal from wastewater, 2023 – current.

2. Revathi A/p Sukumar, Mixed-linkers metal organic frameworks (MOFs) photocatalyst for wastewater treatment, 2023 – current.

3. Ranjitha A/p Sambanthan, Sugar-feeding behavior and midgut microbiome of vector mosquitoes expose to sugar variants, 2023 – current.

4. Koe Chee Meng, Synthesis and characterization of CuO/ZnO nanocomposites synthesized using direct heating method for photocatalysis application, Co-supervisor, 2021 - current.

5. Nur Aien Binti Muhamad, Heterojunction effect for photocatalytic enhancement and electrochemical properties of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C₃N₄) doped TiO₂ nanoparticles synthesized via sol gel method, Co-supervisor, 2021 - current.

Awards:

1. Travel Grant Awards, Guest Lecturer in Global Learning Program (GLP), Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), 2022.

2. Gold and Silver Medal Award, Kimia Invensi Dan Inovasi Malaysia (Kl²M), Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dn Inovasi, 2022.

3. Silver Medal Award, Kimia Invensi Dan Inovasi Malaysia (Kl²M), Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dn Inovasi, 2022.

4. Gold Medal and Best Award, Persidangan dan Ekspo Ciptaan Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Antarabangsa (Pecipta22), Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi, 2022.

5. Gold Medal and Special Jury Award, International Virtual Educational Invention, Innovation & Design Competition (iVEDIIC2022), Universiti Teknologi MARA, 2022.

6. Travel Grant Awards, Higher Education in a Disruptive Landscape: The State and Future of STEM Education Symposium, Temasek Foundation International, 2019.

7. Post-Doctoral Scholarship, Ministry of Education - Higher Education, Malaysia, 2018.

8. Silver Medal Award, SIRIM Invention, Innovation & Technology Expo (SI2TE), SIRIM Berhad, 2017.

9. Silver Medal Award, The 1st International Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand Symposium on Innovation and Creativity (iMIT SiC2017), Universiti Teknologi MARA, 2017.

10. Bronze Medal Award, The 1st International Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand Symposium on Innovation and Creativity (iMIT SiC2017), Universiti Teknologi MARA, 2017.

11. Sanggar Sanjung Award for Publication Category, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2011, 2019, 2021.

12. Excellence Service Award, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2015, 2020.

13. Best Oral Presenter Award at the 24th Regional Symposium of Malaysian Analytical Sciences, Analytical Sciences Society (ANALIS), 2011.

14. Fellow under USM Fellowship Scheme, Universiti Sains Malaysia (1st November 2007 – 29th February 2012).

Recognitions:

Academic Recognition

1. Visiting Researcher, University of Lorraine, 2017, 2023

2. Postdoctoral Researcher, National University of Singapore, 2018 – 2019.

External Examiner

Master Thesis

1. Faezah Bt Bakar, 2018, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Reactive Red 4 dye sensitized immobilized TiO2 photocatalyst for degradation of methylene blue dye.

2. Nurul Shazlinie Binti Abdul Shukor, 2018, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Development of mixed biomass activated carbon for flue gas adsorbent.

Internal Examiner

Ph.D Thesis

1. Saifullahi Shehu Imam, 2019, Room-temperature synthesis of bismuth oxybromide-based photocatalysts for the removal of ciprofloksacin from aqueous solution under visible light.

2. Saheed Ismaila Olalekan, 2021, Modification of chitosan using hydrophilic imidazolium-based ionic liquids for adsorption of Acid Blue 25 dye, Cd(II) and Pb(II) from aqueous solution.

3. Ubah Promise Chima, 2021, Iron nanoparticles prepared from moringa oleifera leaf extracts: Characterization and its total petroleum hydrocarbons and nitrate removal efficiency.

Master Thesis

1. Nur Farah Binti Waheed Tajudeen, 2018, Removal of Rective Blue 19 from industrial and synthetic wastewater using activated carbon and iron modified activated carbon.

2. Nur Aisyah Binti Mohamad Rosli, 2018, Computational studies on muoniated ketones.

Invited Speaker

1. Preparation of porous-structured TiO₂ by thermal decomposition of metal-organic framework MIL-125-NH₂ for photoreduction of CO₂, International Scientific Symposium of Osaka University ASEAN Campus SDGs Co-Creation Forum, Osaka University, 9 February 2023.

2. Synergistic adsorption-photocatalysis processes of immobilized TiO₂-chitosan, Centre of Research, Photonics Devices and Sensor Research Centre (PDSR), Universii Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), 22 February 2022.

3. Practical tips to write a good research paper, Wacana Pasca Siswazah, Fakulti Sains Dan Sekitaran Marin, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 23 August 2022.

4. Emerging river water pollutants (sources, characteristics and impact), Workshop on “Emerging Water Pollutants in River”, Water Watch Penang and School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2 July 2021.

5. Adsorption-photocatalytic properties of immobilized TiO₂/iron loaded chitosan (TiO₂/Fe-CS) for enhanced decolorization of Methyl Orange, 5th USM-UL Colloquium, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 19 – 21 August 2019.

6. Manuscript Submission, Journal Publication Workshop, School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 31 July 2018.

Professional Affiliation/ Membership:

1. Professional Technologist, Malaysian Board of Technologists (since 2022)

2. Member, Malaysian Young Chemists Network (MYCN) (2022-2024)

3. Guest Editors, Molecules (2022-2023)

4. National Editors, Science Letters (since 2020)

5. Member, Royal Society of Chemistry (since 2019)

6. Associate Member, Malaysian Institute of Chemistry (since 2014)

7. Associate Member, Malaysian Analytical Sciences Society (ANALIS) (since 2014)

Administrative Responsibilities

1. Deputy Dean (Research, Innovation & Industry-Community Engagement), School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 01/01/2022-31/12/2024 (School level)

2. Coordinator, Environmental Science Programme, 01/01/2020-31/12/2020 (School level)

3. Program Chairman, School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 01/01/2016-31/12/2018 (School level)

4. Acting Program Chairman, School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 01/10/2015-31/12/2015 (School level)

Consultancy:

1. Consultant for “Preliminary Studies of Poaccae sp. as Herbal Supplement”, Denim Code Sdn. Bhd., 2023 (National)

2. Consultant for “Development and evaluation of green biopolymer based hydrogel (BioG) beads towards controlling dengue outbreaks: Upscaling and field trails”, BioG Expert Sdn. Bhd., 2023 (National)

3. Consultant for Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) Nanoproducts, NES Synthesis Sdn. Bhd., 2017 (National)

Training Course:

1. Laboratory Safety in Educational Institutions, Segi College Penang, 13/11/2014 - 14/11/2014.

Community Engagement:

1. Judge, International Virtual Innovation Competition (3-Minutes Talk), Karnival Kimia Malaysia (K2M) 2023 Zon Utara, AIMST University, 15 June 2023.

2. Judge, Science Innovation & Invention Competition, Karnival Kimia Malaysia (K2M) 2023 Zon Utara, AIMST University, 15 June 2023.

3. Project Member, Projek Pemerkasaan Bakat Saintis Muda Dalam Kalangan Pelajar Luar Bandar Di Sekolah Kebangsaan Indera Shahbandar Dan Sekolah Kebangsaan Sinar Mutiara, Pekan, Pahang, 2023-2024.

4. Organizing Committee, Education Talk Series, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 18 July 2022.

5. Advisor, Water Innovation Challenge, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 23 April 2022.

6. Organizing Committee, Seminar Perancis Siri 1: Virtual education fair, 18 July 2022.

7. Demonstrator, Kolokium Pendidikan STEM Zon Utara, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 12 August 2017.

8. Speaker, Career Talk for Homecoming Alumni Kimia Analisis dan Persekitaran, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 29 May 2016.

9. Speaker, Motivational Talk at RPJJ Regional Centres via Video Conferencing, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 7 October 2015.

Industry Engagement:

1. Industry in the Classroom for JIK414 (Chemistry and Environmental Pollution), Department of Environment, 14 January 2023.

2. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), NextGlass Technologies Sdn. Bhd., 1 June 2022 – 31/5/2027.

3. Collaboration Agreement, Research Center for Quantum Physics, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia, 28 November 2022 – 27 November 2023.

4. Industrial Talk, SIRIM Kulim (AMREC), 11 August 2022.

5. Industrial Talk, Bruker Nano Surfaces & Metrology, 11 August 2022.