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Ma'an Fahmi Rashid Al-Khatib

Academic Qualification

  • Ph.D in Chemical and Environmental Engineering - Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
  • Master in Chemical & Process Engineering - Masters Degree, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
  • Bachelor in Chemical Engineering - Bachelor Degree, University of Jordan

Ma'an Fahmi Rashid Al-Khatib (Prof. Dr.)

Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus

KULLIYYAH OF ENGINEERING


maan@iium.edu.my
4553


Expert Profile


Ma'an Alkhatib has been with International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) since 2007. He is now an Associate Professor at the Department of Biotechnology Engineering, Faculty of Engineering. He obtained his Ph.D from University Putra Malaysia with a PhD thesis entitled "Methane gas absorption capacity of carbon materials for absorbed natural gas applications". His MSc was obtained from University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) with a thesis entitled "Surface modification of activated carbon by impregnation with SnCl2.2H2O for the purification of H2/CO2 gas mixture".
He worked as an engineer for Water Equipment International, Amman, Jordan from 1995-1996 and as a senior researcher for COMBICAT R&D Centre, University of Malaya, from 2005 to 2006. Currently, he is the postgraduate academic advisor and integrated design project coordinator for his department. He was the coordinator for the final year project from 2010 to 2015. He is also the Biotechnology Engineering Section Editor for IIUM Engineering Journal. Since 2010, Ma'an served as a committee member and judge for Chem-E-Car competition under the Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM).
He is also a member and head of publication and web unit in Bioenvironmental Engineering Research Centre (BERC) and he was the coordinator for Nanoscience and Nontechnology Engineering Research Group (NANORG) (2007-2013). He is a regular reviewer for several peer reviewed journals. He has more than 80 publications, supervised and co-supervised ten Ph.D and ten MSc students, published three books and more than 10 chapters in books and secured more than 25 research funds as a principal researcher and co-researcher. He has won many awards at local and international levels and granted two patents. He was nominated as best teacher for the year 2013 and he won the Best Teacher Award at IIUM university level in 2014.


Area of Specialisation


  • Biotechnology ~ Biotechnology ~ Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology ~ Biofuel - Biofuel production from waste
  • Engineering Tech ~ Engineering And Technology ~ Electrical and Electronic Engineering ~ Other Electrical and Electronic Engineering n.e.c. - adsoption from liquid and gas mediium
  • Natural Science ~ Environmental Sciences ~ Environment Technology/Industry ~ Water and Wastewater Treatment Technology - "Water & waste water treatment,
  • Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Nanotechnology ~ Other Nanotechnology n.e.c. - Nano-materials synthesis (carbon nanotubes, nanofibres and Activated carbon) for applications in water treatment, composites and biotechnology
  • Biotechnology ~ Biotechnology ~ Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology ~ Bioremediation - Bioremediation of oil in water & waste water


Professional Membership


  • 2015 - 2030: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Malaysian Capacity Development Network for Sustainable Water Management (MYCDNET)


Teaching Responsibilities


ADVANCED BIOSEPARATION PROCESSES 2011/2012 2010/2011
BIOFUEL AND BIOENERGY 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017
BIOLOGICAL WASTE TREATMENT DESIGN 2015/2016 2014/2015
BIOMASS ENERGY 2012/2013
BIOTECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING LAB 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008
BIOTECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING LAB II 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012
CARBON NANOMATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2013/2014 2012/2013
ENGINEERING ETHICS FROM ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE 2019/2020
ENGINEERING ETHICS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT 2019/2020
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT 2015/2016
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING 2015/2016
FINAL YEAR PROJECT II 2018/2019
FLUID MECHANICS 2014/2015 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008
FLUID MECHANICS FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS 2022/2023 2021/2022
Integrated Design Project 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014
NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016
PRINCIPLE OF MASS AND ENERGY BALANCE 2022/2023
PRINCIPLES OF MASS AND ENERGY BALANCE 2022/2023
PROCESS PLANT DESIGN & SAFETY 2013/2014
PROJECT I 2018/2019 2013/2014 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009
PROJECT II 2012/2013
Project Management 2023/2024
REACTION ENGINEERING 2023/2024 2022/2023 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019
SEMINAR 2018/2019
SEPARATION PROCESSES 1 2022/2023
SEPARATION PROCESSES FOR BIOCHEMICAL PRODUCTS 2013/2014 2007/2008
SEPARATION PROCESSES I 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES, POLICIES AND PRACTICES 2021/2022
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES, PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES 2023/2024 2022/2023
THERMODYNAMICS 2023/2024 2014/2015 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011
USRAH IN ACTION 1 2022/2023
USRAH IN ACTION 2 2022/2023


Supervision


Optimization And Simulation Of Gasification Process Parameters From Municipal Solid And Biomass Wastes.
Ph.D Completed 2022 Main Supervisor
Investigation Of Anticancer Compounds From Non-Infected Agarwood Branch Towards Development Of Breast Cancer Therapeutics.
Ph.D Completed 2022 Co-supervisor
Production And Characterization Of Activated Carbon From Baobab ‎Fruit Shell Via Chemical Activation For The Removal Of Phenol.
Ph.D Completed 2021 Co-supervisor
Anticancer Potential Of Polyphenolic Compounds Of Barhi Date Palm Kernels Through Induction Of Apoptosis In Cancer Cells.
Ph.D Completed 2019 Co-supervisor
Characterization And Kinetic Studies Of Fat, Oil And Grease Deposition In Sewer Pipelines.
Ph.D Completed 2017 Main Supervisor
Development Of A Computational Method To Estimate Fluid Flow Rate In Oil Wells With An Electrical Submersible Pump.
Ph.D Completed 2016 Co-supervisor
Investigation Of A Hybrid Adsorption-Membrane System For Water Reclaimation From Palm Oil Mill Effluent (Pome) For Process And Boiler Feedwater Reuse.
Ph.D Completed 2015 Co-supervisor
Enhancement Of Activated Carbon Using Nickel And Carbonnanofibers(Cnfs) For Heavy Metal Removed.
Ph.D Completed 2012 Co-supervisor
Enzymatic Biogas Production From Anaerobic Co-Digestion Of Petroleum Sludge And Food Waste.
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
Enhancement Of The Adsorption Process Of The Nanomaterials For Treatment Of The Pollutant Aqueous Solutions By Nitro Phenol And Heavy Metals.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
Immobilization Of Lipase Candida Rugosa On Nylon-6 Grafted Poly Vinylbenzyl Chloride (Pvbc).
Master Completed 2019 Main Supervisor
Optimization Of Fat, Oil, And Grease (Fog) Biodegradation Using Consortium Of Bacteria .
Master Completed 2019 Main Supervisor
Extraction And Gcms-Based Profiling Of Bioactive Compounds From Agarwood (Aquilaria Malaccensis) Leaf.
Master Completed 2019 Co-supervisor
Optimization Of Fat, Oil, And Grease Biodegradation Using Bacteria Isolated From Palm Oil Mill Effluent.
Master Completed 2018 Main Supervisor
Immobilization Of Fungal Biomass Onto Carbon Nanotubes As Biosorbent Of Arsenic Removal.
Master Completed 2018 Co-supervisor
Immobilization Of Candida Rugosa Lipase On Polymer Support For Monoacylglycerol Production As Halal Emulsifier.
Master Completed 2018 Co-supervisor
Lipase Immobilization On Nylon-6 Grafted Pgma Polymer To Improve Enzyme Performance And Stability.
Master Completed 2017 Main Supervisor
Development Of Acid-Base-Enzyme Pretreatment And Hydrolysis Processes For Enhanced Bioethanol Production From Palm Oil Mill Effluent.
Master Completed 2017 Co-supervisor
Development Of Biosorbent By Immobilizing Fungal Biomass On Carbon Nanotubes For Removal Of Textile Dyes.
Master Completed 2017 Co-supervisor
Bioactive Compounds From Panus Tigrinus And Klebsialla Pneumonia For Effective Dye Removal.
Master Completed 2014 Co-supervisor
Cellulosic Bioethanol Production From Empty Fruit Bunches By Locally Produced Cellulases.
Master Completed 2012 Co-supervisor
Immbilization Ofcelluluse Enzyme Onto Carbonnanotubes For Degradation Of Cellulosic Materials.
Master Completed 2011 Main Supervisor
Production Of Activated Carbon From (Efd) To Remove Heavy Metals.
Master Completed 2010 Main Supervisor
" Synthesis Of Carbon Nanotubes And Its Application In Protein Purufication".
Master Completed 2010 Co-supervisor


Research Projects


Completed
2018 - 2022 A novel technique of orienting chitin nanofiber using directed growth of fungi for enhanced bionanocomposite mechanical performance.
2018 - 2022 A novel technique of orienting chitin nanofiber using directed growth of fungi for enhanced bionanocomposite mechanical performance.
2018 - 2022 A novel technique of orienting chitin nanofiber using directed growth of fungi for enhanced bionanocomposite mechanical performance.
2017 - 2022 Effectiveness of highly purified ANAE,a plant-esterase immobilized on Multi-walled Carbon Nanotube-Screen Printed Electrode as portable biosensor for the inhibition-based electrochemical detection of pesticides.
2015 - 2018 Investigation of Immobilization of Fungal Biomass on Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) as a Novel Biosorbent for Removal of Textile Dyes
2014 - 2018 Investigation of Activity and Loading Capability of Lipase Enzyme Immobilized on Nano- and Micro- Polymer Substrates
2013 - 2016 Fabrication of High-Performance Carbon Nanotube Field-Effect Transistor by Alcohol Catalytic Chemical Vapor Deposition Method
2013 - 2016 Development of a Photo-voltaic System Using CNT and ZnxCd1-x (O) for the Conversion of Solar Energy to Electricity
2012 - 2015 Optimization of Colour Removal from Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) by Nanomaterials
2012 - 2015 Prototype Development of High Performance Lightweight Nanocomposite Sport Shoes
2012 - 2014 Isolation of Bacterial Strains for Bioremediation of Fat, Oil & Grease (FOG) in Wastewater Treatment Plants
2011 - 2014 RU 2011:Pollution Load Determination,Assessment and Management in IIUM River through Development of QUAL2K Water Model.
2011 - 2012 Advances In Nanotechnology And Its Applications (KVC Project 2011)
2011 - 2012 Extraction of Plant Material for Discovery Anti-Cancer Properties
2010 - 2014 Development of Pathogen Free Composting Process with Oil Palm Industrial Waste by Compatible Filamentous Fungi
2009 - 2009 Academic Performance Measurement : A Professional Development Programme for Faculty of Arts and Humanities King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah Saudi Arabia
2009 - 2012 Bioremediation of Hydrocarbon-contamidated Soils
2009 - 2011 Isolation of Hydrocarbons-Degrading Bacteria from Oil-Contaminated Soil
2009 - 2009 Academic Assessment with Tabuk University
2009 - 2011 Optimization of Enzyme Immobilization on Carbon Nanotubes
2009 - 2010 Adsorption of Heavy Metals from Industrial Wastewater using Carbon Nanomaterial Grown on Granular Activated Carbon
2008 - 2012 Development of Model for the Dewatering of Wastewater Sludge/Biosolids using Electroosmotic technique
2008 - 2010 Study of Membrane Bioreactor in Wastewater Treatment
2007 - 2010 Immobalization of Chitosan onto the Surface of Carbon Nanotube CT for Removal of Heavy Metals
2006 - 2012 Production of Carbon Nanomaterials and Application in Removal of Toxic Heavy Metals From Water and Wastewater
On-Going
2023 - Present Enhancing Mastery of Engineering Financial Management Through Industry-Ready Experiential Game-base Learning
2019 - Present Study on the Biodegradation of Fat, Oil and Grease (FOG) in the WWTP of IWK
2013 - Present Study on the Production and Characterization of Fish Collagen Nanoparticles (NPs) from Local Sources and Their Incorporation in Food System
2009 - Present Evaluation on Quality of Heat Resistant Chocolate
2004 - Present Bio-Environmental Engineering Research Centre (BERC)


Award & Recognition


02 Sep, 2016 Outstanding Contributor, Journal Articles Indexed in Scopus and ISI, received on 2nd Sept. 2016. CREAM 2016 - International Islamic University Malaysia University
29 Apr, 2015 Best Teacher Award (University) - International Islamic University Malaysia University
20 Feb, 2013 Silver and bronze medals. The 2013 International Islamic University Malaysia Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE 2013) - International Islamic University Malaysia University
22 Feb, 2012 Bronze Medal. The 2012 International Islamic University Malaysia Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE 2012) - International Islamic University Malaysia University
16 Feb, 2012 Silver Medal. Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2012: Invention & Innovation Awards 2012 (16 February 2012) - Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) National
23 Nov, 2011 Bronze Medal. BioMalaysia 2011, 21-23 November 2011, KLCC - BioMalaysia National
10 Feb, 2011 2 Gold and 1 Silver Medals. The 2011 International Islamic University Malaysia Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE 2011) - International Islamic University Malaysia University
03 Nov, 2010 3 bronze medals. BioMalaysia 2010 , 2-3 November 2010, KLCC - BioMalaysia National
27 Jan, 2010 2 Silver and 5 Bronze Medals. The 2010 International Islamic University Malaysia Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE 2010) - International Islamic University Malaysia University
24 Sep, 2009 Special Award by Association of Polish Inventors and Rationalizers President of Association - Association of Polish Inventors and Rationalizers President of Association International
17 May, 2009 2 Gold Medals. 20th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2009) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 15th- 17th May 2009 - ITEX National
23 Mar, 2009 Best Paper Award in Engineering and Technology Track - IJAS Conferencefor Academic Disciplines. Las Vegas International
22 Jan, 2009 1 silver and 1 bronze medals. Kulliyyah of Engineering Research and innovation Exhibition, IIUM, Malaysia, Jan. 21-22, 2009, KERIE, 2009 - Kulliyyah of Engineering KCDIO


Publications


Article

2024 Adsorption performance of fixed-bed columns for the removal of phenol using baobab fruit shell based activated carbon. IIUM Engineering Journal, 25 (1) pp. 59-71
2023 Acid–base pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis of palm oil mill effluent in a single reactor system for production of fermentable sugars. International Journal of Polymer Science, 2023 () pp. 1-15
2023 Biodegradation of fats, oil and grease using microorganisms isolated from palm oil mill effluent. IIUM Engineering Journal, 24 (2) pp. 1-10
2023 Capabilities of Novel Carbon Nano Adsorbents in Evaluating the Extraction of 2-NP and HM from aqueous solutions. Knowledge-based Engineering and Sciences, 4 (3) pp. 34-53
2023 The effect of acid modification on adsorption of ortho-nitrophenol from aqueous solution by multi wall carbon nanotubes and conical carbon nanofibers: characterization, modelling and performance. Biological and Natural Resources Engineering Journal, 7 (1) pp. 58-90
2023 The performance of heteroatom-doped carbon nanotubes synthesized via a hydrothermal method on the oxygen reduction reaction and specific capacitance. Journal of Electrochemical Science and Engineering, Nanomaterials Special Issue () pp. 1-14
2022 Optimisation of activated carbon production from baobab fruit shells by chemical activation with koh for the removal of phenol. Water Conservation & Management (WCM), 6 (1) pp. 56-61
2022 Statistical optimization of adsorption processes for the removal of phenol by ac derived from baobab fruit shell. Materials Science and Engineering, 1192 (1) pp. 1-7
2022 The role of high-performance microwave absorbing materials in electromagnetic interference shielding: a review of the advanced internal design of polymer-based nano-composites. International Journal of Engineering, XX (2) pp. 19-30
2021 Adsorption of methylene blue onto activated carbon developed from baobab fruit shell by chemical activation: kinetic equilibrium studies. IIUM Engineering Journal, 22 (2) pp. 31-49
2021 Agarwood branch ethanolic extract affects expression of apoptotic gene in MCF-7 breast cancer cells. Progress in Drug Discovery & Biomedical Science, 4 (1) pp. 1-22
2021 Auto-correlation robustness of factorial designs and GAMS in studying the effects of process variables in a dual-objective adsorption system. Applied Water Science, 11 (2) pp. 1-14
2021 Enhancement of the calorific value of empty fruit bunch (EFB) by adding municipal solid waste as solid fuel in gasification process. IIUM Engineering Journal, 22 (2) pp. 10-20
2021 Municipal solid waste and palm kernel shell mixture as feedstock in the gasification process. Biological And Natural Resources Engineering Journal, 5 (1) pp. 1-12
2021 Removal of phenol from aqueous solution by adsorption onto baobab fruit shell activated carbon: equilibrium and kinetics studies. Journal of Environmental Treatment Techniques, 9 (3) pp. 686-697
2020 Crustacean chitin nanomaterial as reinforcement for bio-based polymer. Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, () pp. 1-12
2020 Response surface optimization of yield of agarwood (Aquilaria malaccensis) leaf extract using Soxhlet extraction. International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE), 8 (6) pp. 1926-1934
2020 Understanding the effects of different parameters of Soxhlet extraction on bioactive compounds from Aquilaria malaccensis leaf through GCMS-based profiling. Food Research, 4 (Supplement 1) pp. 63 -73
2020 تحديات التعلم الإلكتروني في ظل أزمة كورونا وما بعدها. الجزيرة, () pp.
2019 Bauxite mining and refinery: investigating prospective red mud management strategies. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, Special Issue on SU18 () pp. 120-134
2019 Column efficiency of fluoride removal using Quaternized Palm Kernel Shell (QPKS). International Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2019 () pp. 1-13
2019 Effects of time, temperature, and solvent ratio on the extraction of non-extractable polyphenols with anticancer activity of barhi date palm kernels extracts using response surface methodology. Preprints, () pp. 1-36
2019 Immobilization of candida rugosa lipase on aminated polyvinyl benzyl chloride-grafted nylon-6 microfibers. Bulletin of Chemical Reaction Engineering & Catalysis, 14 (2) pp. 369-379
2019 Lipase immobilization on fibers grafted with polyglycidyl methachrylate. IIUM Engineering Journal, 20 (1) pp. 12-23
2019 The optimum condition for the synthesis of carbon nanofibers on activated carbon to remove lead from aqueous solution. International Journal of Nanoelectronics and Materials, 12 (2) pp. 135-144
2018 Immobilisation of Candida rugosa lipase on aminated polyethylene/polypropylene microfibrous sheet modifieded with oxirane group. ASM Science Journal, 11 (3) pp. 182-200
2018 Reuse potential of carbon nanotubes in removing cadmium from water. Nanoscience & Nanotechnology-Asia, 8 (2) pp. 193-198
2018 Synthesis of fish gelatin nanoparticles and their application for the drug delivery based on response surface methodology. Advances in Natural Sciences: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 9 () pp. 045014-1-13
2017 Cake compressibility analysis of BPOME from a hybrid adsorption microfiltration process. Water Environment Research, 89 (4) pp. 292-300
2017 Challenges in textile wastewater and current palliative methods: An overview. IIUM Engineering Journal, 18 (2) pp. 71-78
2017 Nutrients depictions of Barhi date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) kernels. International Food Research Journal (IFRJ), 24 (Suppl.) pp. S325-S334
2017 Nutritients depictions of Barhi date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) kernels 1. International Food Research Journal, 24 (Suppl.) pp. S325-S334
2017 Panus tigrinus as a potential biomass source for reactive blue decolorization: isotherm and kinetic study. Electronic Journal of Biotechnology, 24 (15) pp. 7-11
2017 Process optimization for the production of fish gelatin nanoparticles. International Food Research Journal, 24 (Suppl.) pp. S501-S507
2017 The application of multiphase DEM for the prediction of fat, oil and grease (FOG) deposition in sewer pipe lines. Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, 39 (1) pp. 9-16
2016 Electrostatic biosorption of COD, Mn and H2S on EFB-based activated carbon produced through steam pyrolysis: an analysis based on surface chemistry, equilibria and kinetics. Waste and Biomass Valorization, 7 (1) pp. 109-124
2016 Removal of fluoride using quaternized palm kernel shell as adsorbents: Equilibrium isotherms and kinetics studies. BioResources, 11 (2) pp. 4485-4511
2016 Studies on pore blocking mechanism and technical feasibility of a hybrid PAC-MF process for reclamation of irrigation water from biotreated POME. Separation Science and Technology, () pp. 1-16
2016 Synthesis and characterization of carbon nanofibers grown on powdered activated carbon.. Journal of Nanotechnotechnology, 2016 () pp. 1-10
2016 Synthesis of carbon nanofibers on impregnated powdered activated carbon as cheap substrate. Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 9 (4) pp. 532-536
2016 Technical feasibility study of a low-cost hybrid PAC-UF system for wastewater reclamation and reuse: a focus on feedwater production for low-pressure boilers. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 23 (22) pp. 22554-22567
2016 Turbidity and suspended solids removal from highstrength wastewater using high surface area adsorbent: mechanistic pathway and statistical analysis. Cogent Engineering, 3 (1) pp. 1162384-1-1162384-18
2015 A two-step optimization and statistical analysis of COD reduction from biotreated POME using empty fruit bunch-based activated carbon produced from pyrolysis. Water Quality, Exposure and Health, 7 (4) pp. 603-616
2015 Efficient lead sorption from wastewater by carbon nanofibers. Environmental Chemistry Letters, 13 (3) pp. 341-346
2015 Isolation of bacterial strain for biodegradation of fats, oil and grease. Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences (MJAS), 19 (1) pp. 138-143
2015 Lead sorption by carbon nanofibers grown on powdered activated carbon — kinetics and equilibrium. NANO: Brief Reports and Reviews, 10 (2) pp. 1550017-1
2014 Application of response surface methodology (RSM) for optimization of color removal from POME by granular activated carbon. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology , xx (xx) pp. 1-8
2014 Comparative and optimization studies of adsorptive strengths of activated carbons produced from steam- and CO2-activation for BPOME treatment. Advances in Environmental Biology, 8 (3) pp. 603-612
2014 Effect of Tio2 concentration on photocatalytic degradation of reactive orange 16 Dye (Ro16). Advances in Environmental Biology, 8 (3) pp. 692-695
2014 Mechanism of fat, oil and grease (FOG) deposit formation in sewer systems. Advances in Environmental Biology, 8 (3) pp. 815-820
2014 Morphological synthesis and environmental application of ZSM-5 zeolite crystals from combined low-water and fluoride syntheses routes. Advances in Environmental Biology, 8 (3) pp. 613-625
2014 Optimization of bioethanol production from empty fruit bunches by co-culture of saccharomyces cerevisae and aspergillus niger using statistical experimental design. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 8 (s.ed 1) pp. 731-740
2014 Potentials of biosurfactant and biomass from locally isolated panus tigrinus and klebsiella pneumonia strains and decolorization of selected industrials dye. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 8 (1) pp. 725-730
2014 Problems, control, and treatment of fat, oil, and grease (FOG): a review. Journal of Oleo Science, 63 (8) pp. 747-752
2013 Boiler-feed and process water reclamation from Biotreated Palm Oil Mill Effluent (BPOME): A developmental review . Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Quarterly , 27 (4) pp. 477-489
2013 Zero liquid discharge and water conservation through water reclamation & reuse of biotreated palm oil mill effluent: A review. International Journal of Academic Research, 5 (4) pp. 170 -183
2012 Statistical modelling optimisation of cellulase enzyme immobilisation on functionalised multi-walled carbon nanotubes for empty fruit bunches degradation. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 6 (1) pp. 30-38
2011 An isolated bacterial consortium for crude oil biodegradation. African Journal of Biotechnology, 10 (81) pp. 18763-18767
2011 Chemical resistance tests on PP-ternary nanocomposite for its application in bioreactor liner fabrication. Science China Technological Sciences, 54 (8) pp. 2217-2223
2011 Effect of processing conditions in the preparation of PP-Ternary Nanocomposite using MWCNT as secondary filler. Journal of Materials Science and Engineering, 5 () pp. 130-144
2011 Enhanced electroforced sedimentation of various solid-liquid systems. African Journal of Biotechnology, 10 (81) pp. 18906-18909
2011 Enzymatic hydrolysis of oil palm empty fruit bunch using immobilized cellulase enzyme. African Journal of Biotechnology, 10 (81) pp. 18811-18815
2011 Growth of carbon nanomaterial on granular activated carbon . Advanced Materials Research, 264 () pp. 535-541
2011 Heavy metals removal from synthetic wastewater by a novel nano-size composite adsorbent. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology , 8 (4) pp. 799-806
2011 Kinetic study of a Bacterial Consortium isolated from soil contaminated with crude oil. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 5 (6) pp. 925-930
2011 Optimization of activated carbon production from empty fruit bunch fibers in one-step steam pyrolysis for cadmium removal from aqueous solution. Environmentalist, () pp.
2011 Production of sugar by hydrolysis of empty fruit bunches using palm oil mill effluent (POME) based cellulases: Optimization study. African Journal of Biotechnology, 10 (81) pp. 18722-18727
2011 Rapid method for the determination of moisture content in biodiesel using FTIR spectroscopy . Journal Of The American Oil Chemists' Society, () pp.
2011 The production of carbon nanotubes using two-stage chemical vapor deposition and their potential use in protein purification. Chemical Engineering Journal, 168 () pp. 461-169
2010 Adsorption of copper, nickel and lead ions from synthetic semiconductor industrial wastewater by palm shell activated carbon. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology , 7 (4) pp. 751-758
2010 Clean production of carbon nanomaterials to remove arsenic from drinking water. OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development, 1 (7) pp. 45-52
2010 Effect of modification on the physicochemical and thermal properties of organophilic clay modified with Octadecylamine. International Journal of Engineering and Technology, 10 (1) pp. 23-31
2010 Effect of radiation dose on the properties of natural rubber nanocomposite. Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 79 (12) pp. 1279-1285
2010 Immobilization of Chitosan onto Carbon Nanotubes for Lead Removal from Water. Journal of Applied Sciences, 10 (21) pp. 2705-2708
2010 Improving the polypropylene-clay composite using carbon nanotubes as secondary filler. Energy Research Journal, 1 (2) pp. 68-72
2010 Optimization of CNTs production using full factorial design and its advanced application in protein purification. International Journal of Nanoscience, 9 (3) pp. 181-192
2010 Statistical optimization of carbon nanotubes production by DS-CVD and its application in protein purification. World Journal of Engineering, 7 (4) pp. 282-289
2010 Study of Pb adsorption by carbon nanofibers (CNFs) grown on powdered activated carbon. Journal of Applied Sciences, 10 (17) pp. 1983-1986
2009 Optimisation of arsenic adsorption from water by carbon nanofibers grown on powdered activated carbon impregnated with nickel.. Journal of Applied Sciences, 9 (17) pp. 3180-3183
2008 Immobilization of fungal biomass with multi-walled carbon nanotubes as biosorbent. Malaysian Journal of Microbiology, 14 (2 (Special issue)) pp. 113-119
2003 Synthesis and characterization of carbon nano-structures for methane storage. Environmental Informatics Archives,, 1 () pp. 597-605
2002 The effect of impregnation of activated carbon with SnCl2.2H2O on its porosity, surface composition and CO gas adsorption. Carbon, 40 (11) pp. 1929-1936
Conference or Workshop Item

2021 Production and characterization of activated carbon from Baobab fruit shells by chemical activation using ZnCl2, H3PO4 and KOH. In: 1st International Conference on Material Processing and Technology 2021,
2021 Responsible research and industry-academia partnership to enhance indigenous green technologies. In: The Malaysia International Water Convention (MIWC) 2021,
2021 Simulation of biomass and municipal solid waste pellet gasification using Aspen Plus. In: 6th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE 2021),
2021 Simulation of biomass and municipal solid waste pellet gasification using aspen plus. In: 6th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering 2021,
2021 Statistical optimization of adsorption processes for the removal of Phenol by activated carbon derived from Baobab fruit shell. In: 6th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE 2021),
2021 Wastewater treatment plants during Covid-19 Pandemic: a safeguard or a hazard?. In: Pandemic and The challenges of Domestic Wastewater Operation,
2020 Be a force of nature - care for the environment. In: Environmental webinar: Be a force of nature – environmental care,
2020 Can education gap be bridged worldwide? | Inside Story. In: Inside Story,
2020 How to use google meet - step by step. In: E-Learning Clinic 2.0,
2020 IIUM river of life : friends of Sungai Pusu. In: IIUM Sustainability WEBINAR 1.0: Untangling sustainability issues through inter & transdisciplinary approach: the case of Sungai Pusu, Gombak,
2020 Keep strong - Rise Together. In: Keep strong - Rise Together,
2020 Post COVID-19 river quality: challenges ahead!. In: IIUM River of Life Flagship Project,
2020 Sesi perkongsian penilaian anugerah khas YB Menteri Pendidikan Malaysia: reka bentuk kurikulum & penyampaian inovatif. In: Bengkel Pemilihan Anugerah Khas YB Menteri Pendidikan Malaysia : Rekabentuk Kurikulum dan Penyampaian Inovatif ( AKRI) 2019,
2020 Virtual learn caster techniques: designing the experience. In: Virtual Class Techniques : Designing the Experience,
2020 اتجاهات حديثة في التعليم الجامعي :. In: اتجاهات حديثة في التعليم الجامعي,
2020 التجربة الماليزية في مواجهة تحديات كورونا في قطاع التعليم. In: Kuala Lumpur International Conference on Management and Education (KLICME 2020),
2019 GCMS-based profiling revealed bioactive compounds from Aquilaria malaccensis leaf extract. In: Global Halal Sphere Conference 2019 (GloHaS 2019),
2018 Bauxite mining and refinery: investigating prospective of red mud management strategies. In: International Engineering Research Conference 2018,
2018 Fluoride removal by Palm Kernel Shell Activated Carbon (PKSAC): batch and isotherms approach. In: The 4th International Conference on Chemical Engineering and Industrial Biotechnology 2018 (ICCEIB 2018),
2018 Influence of aeration on nutrients removal by chlorella sp. from wastewater. In: 5th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE 2018),
2017 Extraction and profiling of agarwood (Aquilaria malaccensis) leaves extract. In: International Malaysian-French Scientific Conference (IMFSC 2017): Inspired by nature, delivered through science for a better world,
2017 Factors affecting the immobilization of fungal biomass on CNT as a biosorbent for textile dyes removal. In: International Conference on Materials Technology and Energy (ICMTE 2017),
2017 Immobilization of Candida rugosa lipase on grafted-PGMA polymer for industrial applications. In: ASIA International Multidisciplinary Conference 2017,
2017 Immobilization of fungal biomass with multi-walled carbon nanotubes as biosorbent. In: International Conference on Environmental Research and Technology (ICERT 2017),
2017 Immobilization of lipase candida rugosa on nylon 6 polymer grafted with poly venylbenzyl chloride (PVBC). In: ASIA International Multidisciplinary Conference 2017,
2017 Isotherm, kinetic and adsorption study of malachite green dye on Carbon Nanotubes Immobilized Biomass (CNTIB). In: 10th World Congress of Chemical Engineering (WCCCE10),
2017 Response surface methodology for optimization of lipase immobilization conditions on nanofibers grafted with polyglycidyl methachrylate (PGMA). In: 3rd International Symposium on Materials and Sustainable Development (ISMSD2017),
2017 Understanding the significance variables for fabrication of fish gelatin nanoparticles by Plackett-Burman design. In: International Conference on Advances in Manufacturing and Materials Engineering 2017 (ICAMME17),
2016 Characterization of the Baobab fruit shells as adsorbtion material. In: 4th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering 2016 (ICBioE 2016),
2016 Cross-flow microfiltration of a high strength industrial wastewater: Modelling of membrane fouling mechanisms. In: Qatar Foundation Annual Research conference,
2016 Development of acid-base-enzyme pretreatment and hydrolysis of palm oil mill effluent for bioethanol production: a review . In: 4th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering 2016 (ICBioE 2016),
2016 Formulation development and systematic optimization of production fish gelatine nanoparticles as new resource for drug delivery. In: 4th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering 2016 (ICBioE 2016),
2016 Optimization of lipase immobilization on nylon -6-grafted with PGMA polymer . In: 4th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering 2016 (ICBioE 2016),
2016 Optimization of lipase immobilization on nylon -6-grafted with PGMA polymer . In: 4th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering 2016 (ICBioE 2016),
2016 Phenolic contents and antioxidant activity of barhi date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) kernels extracts. In: 4th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering 2016 (ICBioE 2016),
2016 Preliminary study on the application of multiphase DEM for the prediction of fat,oil and grease (FOG) deposition in sewer pipe lines. In: 4th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering 2016 (ICBioE 2016),
2016 Production of polymethyl methacrylate grafted biopolymer using potassium persulfate. In: 4th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering 2016 (ICBioE 2016),
2016 Textile wastewater challenges and current mitigation methods: an overview. In: "4th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE'16): Harnessing Biotechnology For Sustainable And Green Future",
2016 Use of GIS in the improvement of sewage treatment plant management: A case study. In: 4th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering 2016 (ICBioE 2016),
2015 Decolorization of reactive blue using white rot fungi biomass: optimization, isotherm and kinetic study. In: Asian Congress on Biotechnology 2015 (ACB 2015),
2015 Production of tilapia fish gelatin nanoparticles. In: International Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2015,
2014 E. coli in tropical urban rivers : a case study of the Sungai Gombak basin. In: 13th IWA Specialist Conference on Water and River Basin Management,
2014 Modelling of membrane fouling in ultrafiltration of Adsorbed Biotreated Palm Oil Mill Effluent (ABPOME). In: The 27th International Symposium on Chemical Engineering (ISChE 2014),
2014 Statistical optimization of bioethanol production from empty fruit bunches by a mixed culture of yeast and fungus. In: International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE 2013),
2013 Mechanism of fat, oil and grease (FOG) deposit formation in sewer pipelines. In: 3rd International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBIoE 2013,
2013 Synthesis of ZSM-5 Zeolite from low-water/fluoride route for the treatment of petroleum industry effluent. In: 3rd International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBIoE 2013),
2013 Systemic study for dye decolorization using biosurfactants and biomass. In: International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE 2013),
2013 Treatment of biotreated palm oil mill effluent using powdered activated carbon produced from palm empty fruit bunch. In: 3rd International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBIoE 2013),
2011 An isolated bacterial consortium for crude oil biodegradation. In: 2nd International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE 2011),
2011 Cellulosic bioethanol production from empty fruit bunches by locally produced cellulases. In: 2nd International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE 2011),
2011 Dehydration of Ethanol on Zeolite based media using adsorption process. In: 3rd (2011) CUTSE International Conference,
2011 Enzymatic hydrolysis of oil palm empty fruit bunch using immobilized cellulase enzyme. In: 2nd International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE 2011),
2011 Optimization of hydrolysis process using empty fruit bunches by locally produced cellulases. In: 2nd International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE 2011),
2011 Optimization of process parameters for the production of polypropylene ternary nanocomposites. In: 2nd International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE 2011),
2011 Performance of reactivated carbon nanotubes in adsorbing cadmium from aqueous solution . In: 46th Central Canadian Symposium on Water Quality Research,
2010 Adsorption of cadmium by activated carbon prepared from oil palm empty fruit bunch fibres. In: 4th World Engineering Congress 2010,
2010 Adsorption of lead from aqueous solution by a novel carbon based adsorbent. In: IIUM Research, Innovation & Invention Exhibition (IRIIE 2010),
2010 Bioremediation of oil spills in soil. In: IIUM Research, Innovation & Invention Exhibition (IRIIE 2010),
2010 Development of ternary nanocomposite for civil constraction and fabrication of process vessels. In: IIUM Research, Innovation & Invention Exhibition (IRIIE 2010),
2010 Effect of adsorbate initial concentration on the removal of Pb from aqueous solutions by carbon nanofibers . In: 24th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE 2010) and 1st International Conference on Process Engineering and Advanced Materials 2010 (ICPEAM2010). ,
2010 Electron beam crosslinked natural rubber/multiwalled carbon nanotube nanocomposite. In: IIUM Research, Innovation & Invention Exhibition (IRIIE 2010),
2010 Fabrication of Adsorber Bed Apparatus for dehydration of ethanol on Zeolite based media. In: International Conference on Technology for New and Renewable Energy(ICT-NRE),
2010 Immobilization of cellulases enzyme on Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) for cellulosic compounds degradation. In: IIUM Research, Innovation & Invention Exhibition (IRIIE 2010),
2010 Production of activated carbon from (EFB) for removal of cadmium. In: IIUM Research, Innovation & Invention Exhibition (IRIIE 2010),
2010 Production of activated carbon from empty fruit bunches by one step steam pyrolysis. In: 2nd International Conference on Environmental Research and Technology (ICERT 2010) ,
2010 Surface modification of activated carbon for enhancement of heavy metals adsorption.. In: 2nd International Conference on Environmental Research and Technology (ICERT). ,
2009 Adsorption of chromium from water by carbon nanotubes grown on powdered activated carbon. In: International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure and Built Environment in Developing Countries - SIBE,,
2009 Immobilization of chitosan onto carbon nanotubes for lead removal from water. In: 3rd International Conference on Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering (ICCBPE-2009),
2009 Metal removal from industrial wastewater by a novel carbon nanomaterial. . In: Environmental Science and Technology Conference - ESTEC,
2009 Modification of powdered activated carbon for the production of Carbon Nanofibers (CNFs). In: International Advanced of Technology Congress (ATC 2009),
2009 Optimisation of arsenic adsorption from water by carbon nanofibres grown on powdered activated carbon impregnated with nickel . In: 3rd International Conference on Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering,
2009 Statistical optimization of carbon nanotubes production by DS-CVD and its application in protein purification. In: 17th Annual International Conference on COMPOSITES/NANO ENGINEERING (ICCE-17),
2009 Surface characteristics of nanoclay modified with different alkylamonium ions. In: International Journal of Arts & Sciences Conference,
2009 Synthesis of carbon nanotube and Its potential application in protein purification by using skim latex serum. In: Nanoscience and nanotechnology : International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology,
2009 Synthesis of carbon nanotubes and its potential application in protein purification by using skim latex serum. In: American Institute of Physics Conference Proceeding,
2009 The formation of carbon nanofibers on powdered activated carbon impregnated with nickel.. In: International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology,
2008 Application of functionalized and non-functionalized carbon nanotubes for skim latex protein purification. In: 15th Regional Symposium on Chemical Engineering (RSCE)-22nd Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineering (SOMChE) (RSCE-SOMChE 2008),
2008 Immbolization of lipase on multi-walled carbon nanotubes. In: 2008 International Conference on Environment (ICENV 2008),
Book

2017 Adsorbed natural gas storage by experimental and simulation approaches. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-495-7
2017 Advances in bio-environmental engineering. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-490-2
2012 Comparing metals adsorption by carbon adsorbents: evaluating absorption properties of different carbon adsorbents. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, ISBN: 9783848414956
2011 Advances in nanotechnology & its application. IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789670225876
2011 Current Research And Development In Biotechnology Engineering at IIUM (Volume 4). IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369
2011 Islamization, ethics and values in science and technology. IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-022-582-1
2011 Proceeding of 2nd International Conference on Engineering Professional Ethics and Education (ICEPEE'11). Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic Universi ty Malaysia (IIUM), ISBN: 9789834297824
2011 Recent advances in bioenvironmental engineering. IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789670225852
Book Section

2022 Low cost hybrid adsorption-membrane system for wastewater reclamation and reuse. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-491-151-5, pp. 195-218
2020 The IIUM river of life flagship project. In: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 9789674910488, pp. 138-159
2019 Development of acid‐base‐enzyme pretreatment and hydrolysis of palm oil mill effluent for bioethanol production. In: Scrivener Publishing, ISBN: 978-1-119-45987-3, pp. 197-217
2019 Modelling of pore-blocking behaviors of low-pressure membranes during constant-pressure filtration of an agro-industrial wastewater. In: CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group, ISBN: 978-1-1380-6724-0, pp. 138-164
2019 Removal of chromium with CNT coated activated carbon for waste water treatment. In: Elsevier 2020, ISBN: 9780128131954, pp. 1-11
2011 Adsorption of cadmium by CNTS grown on GACS . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 59-62
2011 Analysis of electroforced sedimentation of zinc oxide . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181505, pp. 137-142
2011 Application of carbon nanotubes impregnated on activated carbon for cadmium removal from aqueous solution . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 109-116
2011 Carbon nanofibers to remove arsenic . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 26-31
2011 Carbon nanofibers to remove nickel . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 50-53
2011 Carbon nanotubes to remove chromium . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 32-37
2011 Carbon nanotubes to remove nickel. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 38-43
2011 Characterization of immobilized lipase on multi-walled carbon nanotube . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369 , pp. 80-85
2011 Design and production of carbon nanotube-based biosensor . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 130-137
2011 Design of an adsorption system for the removal of phenol from water using activated carbon. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 138-147
2011 Ethics of the student and professor : about the charter of the moral from Islamic prospective. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789670225821, pp. 92-99
2011 Evaluation on quality of heat resistance chocolate . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181444, pp. 116-124
2011 Feasibility study on the production of biodiesel from microalgae . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 148-154
2011 Identification of suitable resin to be mixed with commercially available Cassava starch for rigid packaging application . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 155-161
2011 Immobilization of lipase on multi-walled carbon nanotubes . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 162-168
2011 Isolation of bacteria from oil-contaminated soil for crude oil degradation . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 175-182
2011 Isolation of bacteria from soil for plastics degradation . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 183-189
2011 Kinetics of activated carbon from EFB in mercury removal . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 21-25
2011 Production of activated carbon from oil palm empty fruit bunch for adsorption of cadmium in aqueous solution . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 202-208
2011 Production of activated carbon from palm oil empty fruit bunch by chemical activation. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 209-216
2011 Regeneration of Carbon Nano Tubes (CNT) in cadmium sorption from water. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789670225876, pp. 98-113
2011 Removal of colour from palm oil mill effluent using Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181369, pp. 224-231
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2012 Advances in nanotechnology and its applications. In: s.n,
2012 Bioremediation of hydrocarbon-contamidated Soils. In: [s.n],