20170328115124wizard of Science (Chemistry) 2 PDF

science.nucleus.
innovation
Chemistry
WIZARDS OF SCIENCE
Chemistry
GWENDOLINE CHENG LIAN EE
Ph.D. (Universiti Malaya)
PROFESSOR DR.
Department of Chemistry
Faculty of Science
Tel (office) : +603-89466798
Fax : +603-89435380
basya@upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
Biocatalysis, Chemical Biology and Computational Chemistry
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Prof. Dr. Gwendoline Cheng Lian Ee is an expert in Natural Product Chemistry/Organic Chemistry at the Department
of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia , UPM Serdang. Her research is on the search for lead
compounds from plants, leading to the discovery of potential pesticidal, anti-cancer, anti-bacterial and anti-microbial
agents. She has discovered several such compounds from the various plant species studied. These plants were mainly
from the Annonaceae, Theaceae and Guttiferae families. Professor Gwendoline Cheng Lian Ee is a prolific author and
has published more than 90 journal papers in refereed international cited indexed journals. Major sponsors of her
research include IRPA, E-Science Fund, RUGS, FRGS, and Agri Science Fund.
CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS :
Search for lead compounds from Mesua beccariana and Mesua ferea and chemical modifications of major compounds
leading to discovery of potential new anticancer drugs. Anti-cancer hit compounds from Calophyllum mucigerum and
Calophyllum innophylum and chemical modifications of major compounds
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science.nucleus.innovation
Chemistry
KHOZIRAH SHAARI
Ph.D. (University of Strathclyde)
PROFESSOR DR.
Faculty of Science
Tel (office) : 603 89466798
Fax : 603 89435380
EXPERTISE
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WIZARDS OF SCIENCE
Chemistry
MAHIRAN BASRI
Ph.D. (Universiti Putra Malaysia)
PROFESSOR DR.
Faculty of Science
Tel (office) : 603 89466798
Fax : 603 89435380
mahiran@upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
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Prof. Dr. Mahiran Basri’s research work is in the area of Fats and Oil Chemistry, Biocatalysis and Colloid Chemistry.
She has been actively working on the design of enzymes for organic synthesis, synthesis of fats and oils related spe-
cialty compounds which have applications in the cosmetics, drugs and pharmaceutical industries. She is also working
on the design and development of nanodelivery systems and the formulation of compounds in cosmetics, cosme-
ceuticals, pharmaceuticals and agriculturals. Latest sponsors of her research are National Biotechnology Directorate
(NBD), National Nanotechnology Directorate (NND) and Sciencefund from the Ministry of Science and Innovation
of Malaysia (MOSTI) and Commercialisation of Research & Development Fund (CRDF) from Malaysian Technology
Development Corporation (MTDC) for the pre-commercialization of palm-based wax esters production using enzyme
technology. She owns 15 patents and has authored and co-authored more than 200 publications.
• Design and syntheses of biocatalysts in the production of fats and oil-based specialty chemicals for use in
the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries
High value chemicals are used in cosmetics, food, drugs, pharmaceuticals and other chemical industries.
The alternative process of using enzymes as catalysts in the production of these compounds has many advantages
due to the favourable properties of the enzymes. Research in the design of the biocatalysts and
syntheses of specialty chemicals are carried out.
• Development and theoretical elucidation of nanodelivery systems for anti-neurodegenarative drugs

Diseases of the central nervous system such as meningitis, schizophrenia, migraine, Parkinson’s disease and
Alzheimer’s disease require delivery of the drug to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) to the brain for treatment.
However such transport remains problematic due to the impervious nature of the endothelial membrane
separating the systemic circulation and central interstitial fluid. The potential delivery of the nanosystem
are investigated experimentally and theoretically using computational techniques.
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Enzyme Technology, Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology
www.emtech.upm.edu.my
Chemistry
MANSOR AHMAD
Ph.D. (University of Salford)
PROFESSOR DR.
Faculty of Science
Tel (office) : ++603 89466798
Fax : ++603 89435380
EXPERTISE
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WIZARDS OF SCIENCE
Chemistry
MOHD BASYARUDDIN ABDUL RAHMAN, FRSC, FASc
Ph.D. (University of Southampton)
PROFESSOR DR.
Faculty of Science
Tel (office) : +603-89466798
Fax : +603-89435380
basya@upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
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Prof. Dr. Mohd Basyaruddin Abdul Rahman,is currently a Senior Professor of Chemistry. His promotion to Profes-
sorship at the age of 36 made him among the youngest in Malaysia. He developed skills in catalysisand synchrotron
radiation in Daresbury and Grenoble, protein engineering at Osaka University and structural biology at the University
of Edinburgh. Dr. Mohd Basyaruddin is among the pioneer chemists in this country to synergise experimental results
with theoretical insights. He won the Young Scientist recognition from various bodies including ACS, IUPAC and IAP.
He has secured more than RM 15 million to conduct research, published > 200 technical papers, > 300 proceedings
and > 20 patents. He has supervised and co-supervised more than 40 PhD and 40 MSc postgraduate students. He
also actively involved in many schools and community outreach activities. He is the Founding Chairman of the Young
Scientists Network and a Fellow of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia.
His research interest encompasses a broad area from chemistry to structural biology involving biocatalysis and molec-
ular simulation.
• Aerosolized Nanoemulsions for Pulmonary Drug Delivery

Development of palm-based nanoaerosol and nanomagnetosol for smoking related diseases especially lung and oral
cancer via pulmonary delivery.
• Metallopeptide Catalysts for Green Organic Reactions

Rational design and modification of peptides based on enzyme active site s(enzyme mimics) for asymmetric aldol and
oxidation reactions, and antimicrobial agents.
• Antifreeze Peptides
Design, synthesis and simulation of a-helix antifreeze peptides based on genomics data from Antarctic
Inhabitants (Glaciozyma antarctica Yeast and Shorthorn Sculpin Fish). Further research on cryopreservation
of skin grafts and kidney cell s and also in frozen food applications are being investigated.
• Solvent Engineering for Biotechnology Applications

Rational design and molecular simulation study of room temperature ionic liquids and deep eutectic
solvents for biocatalysis and DNA molecular solvation.
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Enzyme Technology, Organic Chemistry, Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
www.emtech.upm.edu.my
Chemistry
NOR AZAH YUSOF
Ph.D. (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)
PROFESSOR DR.
Faculty of Science
Tel-Office: 03 89466782
Fax: 03 89435380
azahy@upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE:
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Prof. Dr, Nor Azah Yusof, who was born on October 24, 1973 is a leading young academic and is well-known for her
impressive achievements in various academic branches. She began her career as a research assistant at Universiti Ke-
bangsaan Malaysia and subsequently became a lecturer in Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2002 after completing her PhD.
Her research has resulted in 123 journal articles and 63 conference articles. Of this amount, 75% was as a main author
and communicator. 40% of the journals are in the Q1 and Q2. Her articles have been cited 500 times by international
researchers, including leading researchers in her field. Her expertise in the field of sensor technology allowed her to
be elected as the auditor of articles by various international journals. She has 10 national and international patents.
As a result of her achievements, she was appointed as a professor at the age of 39 years. She is also the recipient of
several research grants totalling almost MYR 10 million from various national and international sources.
She started working on optical chemical sensors for toxic metal detection. She further developed her expertise on
electrochemical based biosensors.
She has been working on DNA based biosensors and protein based biosensors for 5 years. Further information can be
obtained from our group website www.upmbiosensor.com. She wishes to further develop her electrochemical reader
and biochip that she has started working on for 5 years into a prototype and subsequent commercialization. She is
seeking partners to develop together the technology into a suitable kit and fto urther commercialize the diagnostic kit
for home use.
She is also working on molecular imprinted polymers and is currently working with some industrial partners to devel-
op sorbents to remove contaminants from water.
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Analytical Chemistry, Material Chemistry, Sensor Technology
www.upmbiosensor.com
WIZARDS OF SCIENCE
Chemistry
TAUFIQ YAP YUN HIN
Ph.D. (University of Manchester)
PROFESSOR DR.
Faculty of Science
Tel (office) : +603-89466798
Fax : +603-89435380
basya@upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
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Prof. Dr. Taufiq Yap currently is the Coordinator for the Centre of Excellence for Catalysis Science and Technology
(PutraCAT). His research interests include selective oxidation catalysis, development of heterogeneous catalysts for
biodiesel production, dry reforming of methane and biomass conversion to syngas and biooil.
He has authored and co-authored a total of 131 articles in various international and national refereed journals and
filed three patents. He is currently a member of the Editorial Board for Catalysis Survey from Asia and Bulletin of Ca-
talysis Society of India, and the International Advisory Board for the Bulletin of Chemical Reaction and Catalysis.
Professor Taufiq Yap was awarded a Fellowship (FRSC) of The Royal Society of Chemistry, United Kingdom in 2008
and was recently awarded a Fellowship (FMIC) of the Malaysian Institute of Chemistry (2009). He is currently a com-
mittee member of the Asia Pacific Association of Catalysis Societies (APACS).
• Modification of Vanadium Phosphate Catalyst for n-Butane and Propane Oxidation to Oxygenated Products.
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• Biomass Conversion of Empty Fruit Bunch to Syngas and Bio-Oil. IInvestigation on Reactivity of Oxygen Species
and the Mechanism for Partial Oxidation of n-Butane.
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• Development of Solid Heterogeneous Catalysts for Higher Grade Biodiesel.
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Chemistry
ZULKARNAIN ZAINAL
PROFESSOR DR.
Faculty of Science
Tel: 03 89466809
Fax: 03-89466758/03 89435380
EXPERTISE
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WIZARDS OF SCIENCE
Chemistry
ABDUL HALIM ABDULLAH
Ph.D. (University of Dundee)
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR.
Faculty of Science
Tel-Office: 03 89466603/6777
Fax: 03 89435380
halim@upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
Photocatalysis, nanochemistry
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Associate Professor Dr. Abdul Halim Abdullah’s major research areas involve the synthesis, characterization and uti-
lization of nanomaterials for environmental catalysis. The work involves synthesizing nanosize zinc oxide via various
methods of preparation, modifying the metal oxide through doping and hybridizing the zinc oxide with other metal
oxides and characterizing the resulting catalysts. The synthesized catalysts were applied for photodegradation of var-
ious organic pollutants such as dyes, pesticides and phenolic compounds from aqueous solution to produce harmless
by-products. The focus of his work has included treating industrial wastewater samples. He has authored and co-au-
thored more than 40 technical papers. Major sponsors of his research include the Science Fund (Ministry of Science
and Innovation of Malaysia (MOSTI), Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) and Research University Grant
Scheme (RUGS).
• Photodegradation of organic pollutants by visible light driven photocatalysts.

Photodegradation of organic pollutants by visible light driven photocatalysts has been of current interest in an a tempt
to make use of solar radiation as the light source. Our current work involves synthesizing ZnO based photocatalysts
via simple chemical processes. The ZnO based catalysts prepared include ZnO/CNT, ZnO/graphene oxide and ZnO/
Ag3PO4 photocatalysts. The photocatalytic activity of resulting catalysts were evaluated by photodegrading dyes as
the model pollutant. Wastewater effluent from the textile industry was also used to determine the efficiency of the
photocatalyst to photodegrade real wastewater. Preparation of thin film photocatalysts is also attempted by immobi-
lizing the photoactive catalyst on a polymer matrix. The performance of the thin film photocatalyst is targeted to be at
least on par with that of the powdered catalyst in the photodegradation of organic pollutants
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Chemistry
JANET LIM HONG NGEE
Faculty of Science
Tel-Office: 03 89467494
Fax: 03 89435380
hongngee@upmupm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
Synthesis, Electrochemical Sensors
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Associate Professor Dr. Janet Lim Hong Ngee focuses on the synthesis of advanced functional materials for various
applications such as energy storage, solar conversion and sensing. Her current interest in graphene, a two-dimen-
sional sp2-carbon hybrid, has resulted in promising research outputs including outstanding capacitance values for
supercapacitors, platinum-free dye-sensitized solar cells and highly selective sensors. There is also a merger of devices
to materialize single multifunctional devices like photosupercapacitors and photo-electrochemical sensors. She has
authored and co-authored more than 130 ISI -cited journal articles. Her research is sponsored by international and
national fund providers.
CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS:
• Graphene
Graphene is able to enhance the chemical, electrical and mechanical properties of devices owing to its high electron
mobility, flexibility, durability and ease of functionalization. The derivatives of graphene encompass inorganic and
organic graphenous materials.
• Supercapacitors
Modification of electrode materials is a vital factor that influences charge storage and delivery. The synthesized nano-
materials are subjected to electrochemical measurements to analyse their performance for real applications.
• Sensors
The synthesis of sensing materials is an exciting field that employs various approaches, resulting in a myriad of mor-
phological structures.
• Multifunctional devices
A photo-supercapacitor is able to convert, store and deliver electrical energy in a single device. Meanwhile, a pho-
to-electrochemical sensor exhibits excellent ability to detect analytes under the illumination of light. Materials science
and engineering play a vital role in ensuring the maximum conversion, storage and delivery of electrical energy in a
photo-supercapacitor, and the manifestation of photocurrent in a photo-electrochemical sensor.
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Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Electrochemistry
WIZARDS OF SCIENCE
Chemistry
INTAN SAFINAR ISMAIL
Ph.D. (Okayama University)
Faculty of Science
Tel-Office: 03 89467492
Fax: 03 89435380
safinar@upm.upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
Natural Products, Organic Synthesis, Metabolomics
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Associate. Professor. Dr. Intan Safinar Ismail is a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, UPM. She is also a research asso-
ciate of the Laboratory of Natural Products, Institute of Bioscience, UPM since 2005. She is a reductionist in seeking
bioactive natural products specifically from the plants of Meliaceae family, and a metabolomist in understanding the
system biology of the selected traditional medicinal plants. She is a member of American Chemical Society (ACS), Jap-
anese Pharmaceuticals Society (JPS), and a member of the editorial board for Asian Coordinating Group for Chemistry,
Chemical Research Communications (ACGC-CRC). Major sponsors of Intan’s research include the ScienceFund (Min-
istry of Science and Innovation of Malaysia (MOSTI)), Research University Grant Scheme (RUGS) and Fundamental
Research Grant Scheme (FRGS). Some of her research work collaboration parties are Hoshi University and Okayama
University, Japan.
• Natural Product Chemistry

History has proved mankind has always been interested in naturally occurring compounds from various organisms.
Using the rapid and impressive development of organic chemistry due to the advancement in isolation and identifi-
cation techniques of chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, respectively, our works cover the identification of
potential lead compounds for novel pharmaceuticals/neutraceuticals.
• Reduction/Ichthyotoxicity
Meliaceae family has been the source of various kinds of compounds ranging from polar to non-polar entities. The
isolation of some new and novel compounds particularly those of triterpenoid, limonoid and chromone alkaloid group
have been reported. Ichthyotoxic compounds have been proven to possess other activities such as anti-viral, anti-mi-
crobial and anti-tumor properties.
• Metabolomics
Metabolomics is a new tool in understanding the system biology of organisms. It is the latest addition in the ‘omics’
family which include genomics, transcriptomics and proteomics.
• Structure modifications
In collaboration with a synthetic chemist, the active natural compounds are submitted for structural modifications,
which are based on the compound structure and existence of functional groups.
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Chemistry
IRMAWATI RAMLI
Faculty of Science
Tel-Office: 03 8946
Fax: 03 89435380
irmawati@upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
Catalysis, Advanced Materials, Nanotechnology
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Associate. Professor. Dr. Irmawati Ramli obtained her PhD from University of Manchester Institute of Science and
Technology, England in 1999. She started her profession at Universiti Putra Malysia in 2000 as a lecturer. She was
later promoted to Associate Professor in 2005. She has held different positions in UPM. She was the former Deputy
Director of the Promotional Division, a section under the Research Management Centre, UPM from 2007 to 2009 and
currently holds the post as the Head of Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science since October 2014. Dr. Irmawati
was the Director of the National Science Centre (NSC), Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation from 2009
until 2014. During her tenure at the NSC she was responsible for the enculturation of science among the Malaysian
public and has been responsible for the fun science programs nationwide. Dr. Irmawati has more than 60 publications
in areas of metal oxides, oxidation catalysis, and advanced materials, 9 patents and 1 trademark.
• Design and Synthesis of Catalysts

Developing design and synthesis of catalytic materials with desired functions for chemical processes.
• Catalytic Process
Conversion of propane into acrylic acid, and waste cooking oil and palm oil into biodiesel with high efficiency
through catalytic pathways.
• CNT and Graphenated CNT

Production of high quality CNT and graphenated CNT from waste oils using chemical vapour deposition methods.
• Polymer Nanocomposites
Preparation of polymer nanocomposites using renewable resources and their multiple industrial applications.
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Catalysis, Advanced Materials, Nanotechnology
WIZARDS OF SCIENCE
Chemistry
NORAZOWA IBRAHIM
Ph.D. (Univerisiti Putra Malaysia)
Faculty of Science
Tel-Office: 03 89466802
Fax: 03 89435380
norazowa@upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
Biocomposites, Nancomposites, Polymers
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Associate Professor. Dr. Nor Azowa Ibrahim is a senior lecturer at the Chemistry Department, UPM. She is currently
the program manager of biocomposite material at the Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Product, (INTROP),
UPM. Her major research areas include preparation and characterization of natural fiber reinforced composites using
both biodegradable and non biodegradable matrix, improvement of fiber matrix interaction as well as polymer blends.
She also involved in the preparation of nanocomposites using nano clay and nano silver. She has contributed more
than 20 technical papers and two chapters in the Research on Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites book.
Her research group has been sponsored by the ScienceFund (Ministry of Science and Innovation of Malaysia (MOSTI),
Research University Grant Scheme (RUGS) and Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS).
• Natural fiber Reinforced Composites

Due to the environmental problems caused by plastics, many efforts have been put to prepare biodegradable materi-
als with properties similar to non degradable polymers. We focus on the fiber matrix interaction in order to improve
the mechanical properties of the material. Several techniques have been used including fiber treatment, fiber modifi-
cation by grafting with vinyl monomer, addition of crosslinker, plasticiser and stabilizer. This is because natural fiber is
hydrophilic and the polymer matrix is hydrophobic thus is unable to produce material with good properties.
• Nanocomposites
Addition of small amounts of nano clay can improve the mechanical and thermal properties. At the same time nano
clay can acts as compatibiliser for polymer blends. This is practically important to produce new high end materials
from biodegradable polymers. Our group also focuses on the preparation of nano silver to be used as fillers in bio-
degradable polymer. Nano silver is known to have antibacterial activity, thus addition of nanosilver in biodegradable
polymers may produce biodegradable materials suitable for food packaging.
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Chemistry
TAN KAR BAN
Ph.D. (Univerisiti Putra Malaysia)
Faculty of Science
Tel-Office: 03 89467491
Fax: 03 89435380
tankarban@upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
Material Chemistry, Electroceramics
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Dr. Kar Ban Tan is currently an associate professor at the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti
Putra Malaysia. He graduated with a first class degree in B.Sc. (Hons)-Industrial Chemistry and then obtained his
Ph.D- Materials Chemistry, UPM. Dr. Tan also contributes his expertise as a referee for manymJournals of interna-
tional repute and other scholarly activities through his engagements in conferences/ workshops and Science outreach
programmes. He is also the chair of Science Outreach flagship programme (YSN-ASM), associate member (AMIC,
IKM), members of American Chemical Society (ACS) and Malaysian Solid State Science and Technology (MASS). To
date, he guides more than 15 postgraduates under his main or co-supervision.
Dr. Tan’s research interests encompass on the synthesis and characterisation of functional electroceramics using a
variety of techniques including X-ray powder diffraction, electron microscopy, laser Raman spectroscopy, thermal
analysis, ac impedance spectroscopy and physical property measurements. The employment of these state-of-art
techniques is imperative as to perform a systematic study on these materials, particularly due to their structural and
compositional complexity and understanding of the correlation between their physical, structural and electrical prop-
erties. Dr. Tan has spearheaded and collaborated research projects with various parties through financial supports
from Research University Grant Scheme (RUGS), Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) and Science fund, MO-
STI. He has published more than 90 papers in conference proceedings, workshops and international peer reviewed
and citation-indexed journals.
Specific research areas:

Electroceramics for electrical applications including dielectric, semiconductor, superconductor and ionic
conductor, supercapacitor etc.
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Material Science
• Material Science (http://www.sgs.upm.edu.my/sp/page/3125/materialscience_bi)
• ResearchGate (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kar_Ban_Tan)
• Google Scholar (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=7FkrBv0AAAAJ&hl=en)
• Young Scientists Network– Academy of Sciences Malaysia (http://ysn-asm.org.my/index.php/about-us/ysnmem-
bers)
WIZARDS OF SCIENCE
Chemistry
EMILIA ABD MALEK
D.Phil. (University of Oxford)
SENIOR LECTURER (Dr.)
Faculty of Science
Tel-Office: 03 89466775/6795
Fax: 03 89435380
emilia@upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
Organic Synthesis
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Dr. Emilia Abd Malek’s major research area is in the field of synthetic organic chemistry. Currently, she is concentrat-
ing on the use of enzymes as catalyst in organic synthesis such as the use of lipase in esterification and epoxidation. In
esterification, the method is used to synthesize sugar esters, biodegradable surfactants, and the reaction is also car-
ried out in ionic liquids. We are trying to achieve a green process in using biocatalysts and minimize the use of volatile
organic solvents.
CURRENT RESEARCH INTEREST :
• Synthesis of fatty acid sugar ester via enzymatic catalysis

Fatty acid sugar esters remain an important class of surfactant due to their versatility, excellent wetting properties
and biodegradability. The esters are tasteless, non-toxic and non-irritant, making them suitable for applications in the
food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries. The lipase-catalyzed route towards the sugar ester has become more
preferable than the conventional chemical method due to the ease of operation, mild conditions and above all, excel-
lent regioselectivity. Our work focused on enzymatic esterification of various monosacharides with palm oil derived
fatty acids such as oleic acid.
• Chemo-enzymatic epoxidation of alkenes

Enzyme mediated epoxidation has emerged as a useful and green alternative method to oxidize alkenes, especially
renewable unsaturated plant-based fatty acids. Lipases have been used to catalyse the formation of the peroxy acid
(the oxidant) from carboxylic acid and hydrogen peroxide. Although this method has been used to epoxidize oil for
example, soya oil and palm oil, the utilization of the method on small alkene is rare.
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Chemistry
ERNEE NORYANA MUHAMAD
Ph.D. (Hokkaido University)
SENIOR LECTURER (Dr) .
Faculty of Science
Tel-Office: 03 894671444
Fax: 03 89435380
ernee@upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
Catalysis, Green chemistry, biodiesels
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Dr. Ernee Noryana Muhamad is a lecturer in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, UPM. She is also one of
the principal researchers at the Centre of Excellence for Catalysis Science and Technology (PutraCAT). Her research
interest is primarily focused on catalysis for green chemistry especially for fuel cells application and biodiesel. Her
research work is sponsored by Research University Grant Scheme (RUGS).
• Heterogeneous catalysts for biodiesel production

Research is focused on production of biodiesel from edible and non edible oil whereby the biomass waste materials
are used as solid heterogeneous catalysts. Modifications on catalysts properties and reaction parameters are made in
order to increase the catalytic activity and the biodiesel production.
• Current Research Interest:

Research work focuses on development of a highly CO-tolerant electrocatalyst for PEM fuel cell application. The elec-
trochemical properties and performance of metal oxide added anode catalysts based on platinum and non-platinum
metal will be evaluated in single PEM fuel cell in the presence of COcontaminated H2 fuel.
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WIZARDS OF SCIENCE
Chemistry
HASLINA AHMAD
Ph.D. (University of Sheffield)
SENIOR LECTURER (Dr)
Faculty of Science
Tel-Office: 03 89467486
Fax: 03 89435380
Haslina_ahmad@upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
Inorganic Synthesis, Liquid Crystals, DNA-binding complexes
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Dr. Haslina Ahmad’s research focuses on the self-assembly of kinetically locked metallomacrocycles as hosts and sen-
sors for biomolecules such as ATP, GTP, uridine, adenine, cGMP and also DNA.
• Luminescence Liquid Crystals based on Ruthenium(II)-containing Metallomesogens

Liquid crystals are fascinating materials with properties intermediate between those of solids and liquids. A versatile
class of molecular materials, the class of metallomesogens, is obtained by incorporation of metals into liquid crys-
tals. The interest in the synthesis of metallomesogens has increased enormously during the past few years. The new
features of this kind of material combine the optical and electrical properties of conventional liquid crystals with the
magnetic and electronic properties of transition metal complexes.
• Biophysical and Biochemical Characterization of the DNA Interactions of Cytotoxic Ruthenium(II)- Intercalating
Agents
Apart from inorganic liquid crystals, our group also works on biophysical and biochemical characterization of DNA
binding agents. Chemotherapy with Pt complexes is one of the main pillars in the treatment of cancer today. However,
their use is limited by the high toxicity and some tumors are resistant towards the drug. For these reasons, the need
for an alternative anticancer drug has been initiated. The rutheniumbased complexes have been proposed to possess
potential antitumor activity and antimetastatic behaviour, showing lower systemic toxicity than platinum compounds.
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Chemistry
JAAFAR ABDULLAH
Ph.D. (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)
Faculty of Science
Tel-office: 03 89466980
Fax: 03 89435380
jafar@upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
Nanomaterials, sensor technology
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Dr. Jaafar Abdullah is currently a senior lecturer at Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra
Malaysia. His major research areas include the use of functionalized nanomaterials such as nanocrystals semiconduc-
tor quantum dots, graphene quantum dots, graphene oxide, nanocrystalline cellulose for sensing applications. He has
authored and co-authored more than 20 journal articles. He has received numerous awards for his research work. He
has 8 patents pending which include application of enzyme-quantum dots hybrid system for the detection of uric acid,
biosensor for the determination of dissolved ammonia and ammonium ions, detection system for phenolic compounds
detection, and biosensor for phenols. Major sponsors of his research include MOSTI (Science fund, Flagship DSTIN
grant, Special grant, NND grant) and MOHE (FRGS).
• Point of care based sensors

Point-of-care testing is the systems that implementing diagnosis and prognosis test near to the patient which can im-
prove patient care through real-time and remote health monitoring. Biosensors have played a major role in the move
towards simplified testing, including home-use devices. This work involves the utilization of functionalized nanoparti-
cles and the development of non-invasive based sensor for healthcare monitoring.
• Functionalized nanoparticles
The basic applications of surface functionalization range from altering the wetting or adhesion characteristics and
improving the nanoparticles dispersion in matrices to enhance the properties and ordering the interfacial region. The
creation of specific surface sites on nanoparticles for selective molecular attachment is considered a promising ap-
proach for their applications in nanofabrication, nanopatterning, self-assembly, nanosensors, bioprobes, etc.
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WIZARDS OF SCIENCE
Chemistry
MOHAMED IBRAHIM MOHAMED TAHIR
D.Phil. (University of Oxford)
Faculty of Science
Tel-office: 03 89467489
Fax: 03 89435380
ibra@upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
Inorganic Synthesis, Crystallography
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Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Mohamed Tahir’s main research interest lies in coordination chemistry which includes the syn-
thesis, characterisation and biological studies of novel compounds. Single crystal X-ray diffraction is the main tool for
determining the structures of these complexes. Coordination compounds of particular interest are those that show bi-
ological activities such as anti-cancer, anti-microbial or antioxidant activity. These metal complexes are also investigat-
ed for their potential as homogeneous catalysts. An important goal is to determine the structure-activity relationship
of these compounds using suitable computational studies. Major funding agencies include MOSTI , MOHE (FRGS) and
UPM (RUGS). He is a member of the American Chemical Society (ACS), British Crystallographic Association (BCA) and
Malaysian Crystallographic Association (MyCA).
The synthesis, characterisation and biological studies of Schiff base related compounds and its metal complexes.
These compounds are have a broad range of biological activity such as anti-cancer, antimicrobial and anti-viral. The
metals used are transition elements as these metal complexes give a wide range of coordination numbers, accessible
redox potentials and variable structures. The structure-reactivity relationship of the metal complexes is also explored
using computer aided simulation. These metal complexes are also being studied for their homogeneous catalytic prop-
erties for a variety of organic reactions.
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Inorganic Synthesis
http://profile.upm.edu.my/ibra
Chemistry
MOHD HANIFF WAHID
Ph.D. (Flinders University)
Faculty of Science
Tel (office): +603 89466784
Fax: +60389435380
mw_haniff@upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
Nanocomposites
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Dr. Mohd Haniff’s research interest is in the synthesis of two dimensional layered nanomaterials, such as graphene,
boron nitride and molybdenum disulphide and their composites in order to generate functional nanomaterials. Dr.
Haniff obtained his bachelor degree in the field of Materials Science and Engineering from Toyohashi University of
Technology in Japan and then pursued his master degree at Universiti Putra Malaysia specializing in Materials Chem-
istry. He completed his Ph.D study at Flinders University in Adelaide, South Australia and his PhD research was about
the synthesis of graphene composite functional nanomaterials using mechanoenergy.
To utilize the special properties of atomic layers of graphite (graphene) and its composites for adsorption of harmful
substances in wastewater.
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Graphene nanocomposites
WIZARDS OF SCIENCE
Chemistry
MOHD FARID B. ISMAIL
Ph.D. (University of Oklahoma)
Faculty of Science
Tel-office: 03 89466778
Fax: 03 89432508
mohd_farid@upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
Computational Chemistry, Polymers
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Dr. Farid’s main research interest spans the area of physical and organic chemistry, and includes computational and
laboratory work. His main subject of study are organic polymers and polymeric materials including their oligomers and
small molecule analogs. Dr. Farid is interested in studying fundamental aspects of the material properties such as the
relationship between dielectric constant, viscosity, and diffusion coefficient to the molecular structure of the materi-
als. He utilizes tools such as quantum calculations, molecular dynamics simulations, multi-step organic synthesis, poly-
mer synthesis, and various property measurements to help with his studies.. Currently Dr. Farid’s research sponsor is
the IPM grant scheme from UPM (formerly known as the Research University Grant Scheme (RUGS).
• The relationship between ionic conductivity and the structure of liquid electrolytes
Various theories to describe ionic conductivity in liquid electrolytes failed to describe the phenomenon across all
types of electrolyte. The reason for the failure is the lack of understanding of the molecular factors controlling the
phenomenon. This study aims to determine the structural properties of electrolyte molecules that control ions
conduction in the electrolyte molecules. The study employs molecular dynamics simulations and quantum chemical
calculations of various organic liquids and oligomers.
• The extraction of impurities in raw petroleum using ionic liquid

In this study, model oils tainted with small molecule impurities (sulfur compound, carboxylic acid analogs, metal
compounds) are mixed with ionic liquids to determine the effect of various cation and anion types to determine the
extraction efficiency. Molecular dynamic simulations are employed to determine the molecular level mechanism/
interaction between the cation and the anion with the impurities.
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Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, Molecular Science, Organic Chemistry, Ionic Liquids
http://profile.upm.edu.my/mohd_farid/profail.html
Chemistry
MOHD IZHAM SAIMAN
Ph.D. (University of Cardiff)
Faculty of Science
Tel-Office: 03 89467238
Fax: 03 89435380
mohdizham@upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
Catalysis, nanochemistry
......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Dr Mohd Izham bin Saiman, a senior lecturer received his PhD in heterogeneous catalysis from Cardiff University
(United Kingdom) under supervision of Prof. Graham Hutchings. During his PhD, he worked on old nanoparticles cat-
alyst for the selective oxidation of hydrocarbons. His findings on gold-palladium supported catalysts for solvent free
oxidation of toluene have been published in high impact factor journals. He is also one of the principal researchers at
the Centre of Excellence for Catalysis Science and Technology (PutraCAT), Universiti Putra Malaysia.
The study of gold nanocrystals as novel active heterogeneous catalysts and their characterisation
Heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production.
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WIZARDS OF SCIENCE
Chemistry
NUR KARTINEE KASSIM
Faculty of Science
Tel-Office: 03 89466803
Fax: 03 89435380
kartinee@upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
Structural elucidation, antioxidant
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Dr. Nur Kartinee’s research focuses on natural product chemistry. She is working on local medicinal plants including
Rutaceae, Zingiberaceae, Asteraceae and Meliaceae families. Dr. Nur Kartinee’s major research areas is searching for
novel natural bioactive compounds from plants as antioxidant, anticancer, antidiabetic and antimicrobial agents. This
research combines the biological assays expertise from other disciplines such as Medical and Allied Health, Microbiol-
ogy and Food Science. The plant extracts which pass screening selection criteria are then fractionated to isolate and
determine the structures of the active compounds. The structural elucidation is based on spectroscopic analysis ie
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Mass spectra(MS), Infrared (IR). Isolated compounds will be evaluated for specif-
ic biological activities and the most promising leads will then be selected to elucidate their mode of action by in silico
evaluation. The active compounds can also be used as marker compounds in preparation of standardized extracts.
Major sponsors of her research include Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) and Putra Grant.
• Natural antimicrobial agents from plants

Secondary metabolites from medicinal plants have already known as a useful source of antimicrobial agents. They are
considered as safe and can be a promising solution for antimicrobial resistance. This study is aiming to provide funda-
mental knowledge on potential of selected local medicinal plants and their isolated compounds as potential antimicro-
bial agents against pathogenic bacteria. A bioassay guided technique is conducted to identify bioactive compounds as
marker compounds for preparation of standardized extract or as pharmacological tools for future studies. The isolated
bioactive compounds will be characterized using various spectroscopy methods.
• Isolation and identification of plant secondary metabolites for in vitro antioxidant and anticancer/cytotoxicity
studies.
The purpose of the study is investigate the antioxidant and anticancer activity of the plant secondary metabolites par-
ticularly triterpenes, coumarins and flavonoid derivatives. The isolation and purification of bioactive constituents from
plants materials are carried out using various chromatographic methods. The antioxidant capacity of the extracts/pure
compounds will be determined based on DPPH, ORAC, CUPRAC, FRAP, ABTS and Beta carotene bleaching methods.
3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5- diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay will be used for cytotoxicity screening on
panel of human cancer cell lines including ovarian cancer (Caov-3), lung adenocarcinoma epithelial (A549), colorectal
adenocarcinoma (HT-29), hormone-dependent breast cancer (MCF-7) and hormone-independent breast cancer (MDA-
MB-231).
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Natural product chemistry, Material Science, Organic Chemistry
Chemistry
RUZNIZA MOHD ZAWAWI
Ph.D. (Durham University)
Faculty of Science
Tel-office: 03 89471445
Fax: 03 89435380
ruzniza@upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
Electrochemistry, Sensor technology
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Dr. Ruzniza’s research areas involve development and application of electrochemical sensors for detecting chiral mole-
cules of importance in medical, pharmaceutical and environmental monitoring. This entails coupling nanomaterials and
molecular or biomolecular recognition involving host-guest type interactions to electrical transducers that will gen-
erate a signal that is proportional to the target analyte concentration. The chiral recognition can be obtained with or
without the presence of chiral selector, depending on the target analyte enantiomers. Major sponsors of Dr. Ruzniza’s
research include the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) and Putra Grant.
• Chiral Sensors.
Chiral recognition and discrimination between enantiomers are becoming increasingly important for future tech-
nology because most important chiral substances are bio-related molecules and their sensing properties contribute
to pharmacy and biotechnology industries. The necessity for differentiation of very slight differences in molecular
structure is very interesting to discover using an ‘intelligent’ chiral sensor to assure a highly sensitive, enantioselective
analysis of various biological systems.
• Nanocomposite Hybrid Materials.

The integration of nanomaterials such as graphene, carbon nanotubes and other metal nanotubes, nanowires,
nanoparticles, nanosheets and nanorods with biomolecules such as enzymes and collagen, as well as polymers, organ-
ic-inorganic nanohybrids and various mesoporous materials, will lead to nanocomposite hybrid materials that combine
the properties of the two components and yield materials of new functionalities. This leads to better electrocatalytic
activity of the sensoric device to differentiate chiral compounds in a racemic mixture.
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Analytical chemistry, Material Sciences, Sensor Technology
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
WIZARDS OF SCIENCE
Chemistry
SAZLINDA KAMARUZAMAN
Ph.D. (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia)
Faculty of Science
Tel-Office: 03 89466805
Fax: 03 89435380
Email:sazlinda@upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
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Dr. Sazlinda Kamaruzaman received her PhD in analytical chemistry from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) in the
year of 2014 under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Mohd Marsin Sanagi. Her current research interests are towards the
preparation and characterization of inorganic and polymer adsorbents and their application in microextraction tech-
niques. She is also interested in separation of organic pollutants in environmental and biological samples by using
chromatography techniques. Currently, she is also involved in studying trace metal analysis by utilizing biodegradable
adsorbent.s Major sponsor of Dr. Sazlinda’s works are the IPM grant scheme from UPM (formerly known as the Re-
search University Grant Scheme (RUGS) and Fundamental Research Grant Scheme from MOHE.
• Sample Preparation
In-house microextraction techniques for the extraction of organic pollutants and heavy metals. (Micro solid phase
extraction, dispersive solid phase extraction, dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction).
• Chromatography
Determination of organic pollutants by using microextraction techniques and coupling with chromatography tech-
niques. Separation of organic pollutants by using gas-chromatography (GC) and high performance liquid chromatogra-
phy (HPLC).
• 3) Environmental Chemistry (Trace metal analysis)

Synthesis and characterization of biodegradable adsorbent for removal of heavy metals in environmental samples.
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Analytical Chemistry, Separation, Chromatography, Sample Preparation, Environmental Chemistry
Chemistry
SHAHRUL AINLIAH ALANG AHMAD
Ph.D. (University of Sheffield)
Faculty of Science
Tel-Office: 03 89466805
Fax: 03 89435380
Email:ainliah@upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
Analytical Chemistry, Biosensors, Surface Chemistry
......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Dr. Shahrul Ainliah Alang Ahmad is a senior lecturer in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science. She is also
the research associate member for Institute of Advanced Technology (ITMA), Universiti Putra Malaysia. Her main
research area focuses on self-assembly of functional organic molecules on silicon and gold, surface chemistry, and
optical and electrochemical sensors. Major sponsors of her research include the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme
(FRGS), Research University Grant Scheme (RUGS) and Geran Putra .
• Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs)

Self-assembly is a term used to describe the spontaneous formation of ordered monolayers or multilayers of amphi-
philic materials. The monolayers are commonly used as model templates in the study of surface modification and
nanoscale fabrication. The high density and stability of SAMs have potential applications in sensing, corrosion preven-
tion, biocompability and biomimetic characteristics.
• Surface Chemistry
With the increasing interest in organic synthesis on solid supports, industrial development of combinatorial chemistry
methodologies and the importance of surface reaction in biochemistry, the prospect of using SAMs in surface chemis-
try manipulation, patterning and derivatization are interesting to study.
• Optical and electrochemical sensors

In the field of chemical sensors, the selectivity and sensitivity of calixarene and functional organic thin films on solid
surfaces have been developed for electrochemical and optical sensors that can be applied to monitor heavy metal ions
in water contamination and tropical disease such dengue.
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Analytical Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Sensor Technology
http://www.upmbiosensor.com/v2/index.php/researchers/shahrul-ainliah-alang-ahmad
WIZARDS OF SCIENCE
Chemistry
SITI MARIAM MOHD NOR
Ph.D. (University of Nottingham)
Faculty of Science
Tel-office: 03 89466780
Fax: 03 89435380
smariam@upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
Organic Synthesis
......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Dr. Mariam’s research focuses on the synthetic organic chemistry. She is working on naturally and synthetic active
compounds also its derivatives including atranones, anthraquinones, cyclic peptides, carbazoles and neolignans for
anticancer and insecticide application. Major sponsors of her research includes the Research University Grant Scheme
(RUGS) and Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS).
• Total Synthesis of Bioactive Compounds.

• Development of Synthetic Methodology.
• Synthesis of Natural Product Derivatives or Analogues.
• Heterocyclic Compounds.
• Cyclic Peptides.
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Synthesis
Website:
https://upm.academia.edu/SitiMariamMohdNor
Chemistry
SITI MUNIRAH MOHD FAUDZI
Faculty of Science
Tel-office: 03 89466797
Fax: 03 89435380
sitimunirah@upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
Organic Synthesis
......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Dr. Siti Munirah is a senior lecturer in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science. She is also a research asso-
ciate at the Laboratory of Natural Products, Institute of Bioscience since 2016. Her research interests are in the area
of design and synthesis of therapeutic compounds as potential treatments for antiinflammatory, anti-cancer, diabetes
and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. She is also keen to improve their pharmacokinetic prop-
erties and run the metabolism studies on the most potent compounds. Currently Dr. Siti Munirah’s research sponsors
are the IPM grant scheme from UPM (formerly known as the Research University Grant Scheme, RUGS) and Malaysia
Toray Science Foundation (MTSF).
• Development of natural product-based compounds as potential therapeutic agents

• Design and synthesis of bioactive compounds on selected diseases (incorporated together with their pharmacoki-
netic studies)
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Synthesis, medicinal chemistry
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Siti_Munirah_Mohd_Faudzi2
WIZARDS OF SCIENCE
Chemistry
TAN YEN PING
Ph.D. (University of Cambridge)
Faculty of Science
Tel-Office: 03 89466789
Fax: 03 89435380
typ@upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
Catalysis, Inorganic Synthesis
......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Dr. Tan Yen Ping is a senior lecturer in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science. She is also one of the princi-
pal researchers at the Centre of Excellence for Catalysis Science and Technology (PutraCAT) Universiti Putra Malaysia.
Her major research areas include solid electrolytes and oxide ion conductors for applications in fuel cells and sensors,
synthesis and applications of solid oxides in heterogeneous catalytic reactions, as well as applications of low-cost
materials in wastewater treatment. Major sponsors of the research work include the Science Fund (Ministry of Science
and Innovation of Malaysia (MOSTI)), Research University Grant Scheme (RUGS) and Fundamental Research Grant
Scheme (FRGS).
• Solid Electrolytes and Oxide Ion Conductors

Research work focuses on the synthesis and characterization of new solid electrolytes and oxide ion conductors Phys-
ical and chemical properties of these new materials are studied to evaluate the potentials of these materials for the
applications in solid oxide fuel cells and sensors.
• Heterogeneous Catalysts
Research work includes the preparation and characterization of various solid oxides and supported metal catalysts for
the applications in catalytic reactions such as biodiesel production and petrochemical reactions. Physical and chem-
ical properties of the catalysts are investigated. Design and modifications are made on the catalysts to enhance the
catalytic behaviours.
• Low-cost Materials for Wastewater Treatment

Various low-cost materials such as rice husk and sugar cane bagasse are used and chemically modified for the remov-
al of dyes and heavy metals. The potentials of these low-cost materials are evaluated to provide cheaper and more
effective alternatives for wastewater treatment.
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Chemistry
THAHIRA BEGUM
Faculty of Science
Tel-Office: 03 89466804
Fax: 03 89435380
thahira@upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
Inorganic Synthesis, Biological Studies
......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Dr Thahira completed her Masters and PhD in Synthesis in 2005 and 2008, at Universiti Putra Malaysia. She joined
UPM as a Senior Lecturer in 2010. Dr Thahira Begum’s major research areas involve the synthesis, characterization,
biological studies and single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis of nitrogen sulphur ligands, and their transition metal
complexes. The focus of her work includes structural studies of novel nitrogen sulphur Schiff bases and their specifici-
ty and selectivity in biological reactions when a small functional group on the Schiff bases are altered or replaced with
other functional groups. She has authored and co- authored more than 20 technical papers. Major sponsors of her
research include the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Research University Grant Scheme (RUGS) and the
ScienceFund. Dr Thahira is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry UK since 2016 and an affiliate member of the
Young Scientists’ Network of the Academy of Sciences, Malaysia. Since 2013
• Synthesis and Biological Activities

Main research interests include the synthesis of Schiff bases, and complexation together with biologically relevant
molecules such as saccharin and imidazole, and their reactions with first-row transition metals. The potential bioac-
tivities against an array of microbes, and cancer cell lines, specifically breast cancer cell lines (both estrogen receptor
positive and negative cells) and bladder cancer cell lines are also investigated. The characterization of these complexes
via physico-chemical and spectroscopic analysis as well as thermal analysis is of interest.
• Structural Studies
Structural studies of these Schiff bases and their transition metal complexes are carried out by single-crystal X-ray
diffraction analysis and the data obtained is currently being utilized in some computational studies involving molecu-
lar docking and QSAR. Thus far, we have obtained promising data on the bioactivities of these complexes and initial
analyses indicate that small changes in the backbone of the structure of the complexes were able to either enhance or
reduce the bioactivity of the metal complexes especially against the cancer cells tested.
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-Inorganic Synthesis, Medicinal Chemistry
WIZARDS OF SCIENCE
Chemistry
YUSRAN SULAIMAN
Ph.D. (Durham University)
Faculty of Science
Tel-office: 03 89466779
Fax: 03 89435380
yusran@upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
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Dr. Yusran Sulaiman is a senior lecturer at the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia
(UPM). He is also an associate researcher at Functional Device Lab in Institute of Advanced Technology (ITMA), UPM.
His research interest are preparation of materials, mainly conducting polymer based-materials and nanomaterials
(graphene, metal oxide, carbon nanotubes etc.) for the applications as sensing platforms (chemical sensors, biosensors,
immunosensors), supercapacitors and photovoltaic devices (solar cell). Various techniques have been used to prepare
and characterize the materials, including electrochemical techniques (cyclic voltammetry, chronoamperometry, chro-
nopotentiometry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy etc.), electrospinning and spectroscopic techniques. His
research grants mainly are from UPM, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
• Supercapacitor
• Chemical senor
• Biosensor
• Immunosensor
• Solar Cell
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Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, Energy, Nanotechnology, Sensor Technology
Researchgate
(https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yusran_Sulaiman)
Google scholar
(https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=3hNQpowAAAAJ&hl=en)
Chemistry
WIZARDS OF SCIENCE
Chemistry
NORHAZLIN ZAINUDDIN
Ph.D. (Imperial University)
Faculty of Science
Tel-Office: 03 89466800
Fax: 03 89435380
norhazlin@upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
Nanomaterials, Polymers
......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Dr. Norhazlin Zainuddin’s major research areas involve synthesis, characterization and utilization of materials for
dental application. The works involve synthesizing various aluminosilicate glasses for glass polyalkenoate cement
(GPC). The mechanical strength and the setting reaction of the glass polyalkenoate cements are studied. The glass
structure and the chemistry of the setting reaction in GPC are studied using solid state NMR spectroscopy. Dr Nor-
hazlin Zainuddin is also interested in polymer modification especially via irradiation technique. Major sponsors of her
research include Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) and
Research University Grant Scheme (RUGS).
• Reinforcement of clay in glass polyalkenoate cement

The modification of MMT are investigated and applied to the GPC to enhance the mechanical properties of the ce-
ment. Various type of modified MMT will be synthesized such as organo clay and cationic clay. Setting reaction and
mechanical properties are studied to various GPCs with modified MMT and compared to GPCs without addition of
modified MMT. Different type of glass will be studied, and in this study we concentrate on the influence of phospho-
rus in the glass. Phosphorus is one of the component in the glass and it is important because it presents as Al-O-P
bond in the glass network. Therefore, the amount of phosphorus will influence the performance of the GPCs.
• Modification of Natural Polymer

The modification of natural polymers such as starch and cellulose are investigated through chemical or irradiation
techniques. The potential of the modified polymer as hydrogel, composite and removal of heavy metal are studied.
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Chemistry
NORIZAH ABDUL RAHMAN
Ph.D. (University of Auckland)
Faculty of Science
Tel-office: 03 89466801
Fax: 03 89435380
a_norizah@upm.edu.my
EXPERTISE
Nanomaterials, Polymers
......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Dr. Norizah Abdul Rahman is a senior lecturer at the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Pu-
tra Malaysia (UPM). Her research interests are preparation and characterizations of nanomaterials, mainly polymer
based-materials nanofibers. These nanofibers were prepared using two methods; electrospinning and chemical po-
lymerization. Various type of polymers has been electrospun to nanofibers including conducting polymers and biode-
gradable polymers. The nanofibers are studied for the many applications such as drug delivery, filtration and wound
dressing. Her research grants mainly from UPM and Ministry of Education.
• Hydrogel nanofibers from sago waste for drug delivery applications

• Preparation of carbon nanofibers from sago waste
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Material Science, Nanotechnology
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• http://profile.upm.edu.my/a_norizah/bm/profail.html
• https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Norizah_Abdul_Rahman
• https://upm.academia.edu/NorizahAbdulRahman
WIZARDS OF SCIENCE
Chemistry
Chemistry
DEPUTY DEAN
RESEARCH AND GRADUATES STUDIES
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
43400 UPM SERDANG
SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN
PHONE : 03-8946 7747/ 6603/ 7810
FAX : 03-8943 2508
www.escience.upm.edu.mu

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