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Prof. Dr. Hazizan Md Akil

Professor in Polymer Composites, School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

 

Doctor of Philosophy, Impact on Sandwich, Liverpool, UK, 2002

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), Polymer Engineering, North London, UK, 1996

Natural Rubber Proc. (Diploma) RRIM, Malaysia, 1993

Rubber and Plastics Technology (Diploma) UiTM, Malaysia, 1993

 

Prof. Dr. Hazizan is one of the 2014 Top Research Scientist Malaysia conferred by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak. His research interests include polymer composites with special emphasis on natural fibre reinforced composites, mechanics of composites, impact response of composites and sandwich structures, chitosan and dynamic response of composites using Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar Technique.

 

Speech title: Synthesis, properties and application of CNT/Alumina hybrid epoxy nanocomposites

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prof. Dr Mohd Noor Ahmad

Professor, School of Material Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis

 

PhD in Physical Chemistry, University of New Castle upon Tyne, U.K., 1982

Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains Universiti Gajah Mada Indonesia 1972

Diploma Pendidikan Universiti Malaya 1972

 

The fields of research interest for Prof. Dr Mohd Noor Ahmad involved in interdisciplinary fabrication of chemical sensors, biosensor and array-sensors. More recently he has been involved with development of nanomaterials for nanosensors and nanobiosensors, nanoantennae for sensors and application of nanosensors/nanoantennae for presymtomatic detection of cancer diseases.

 

Speech Title: Plasmonic Nanoantenna for Cancerous Diagnosis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prof. Dr. Mohd Basyaruddin Abdul Rahman

Professor, Fakulti Sains, Universiti Putra Malaysia

 

PhD in Catalysis Chemistry, University of Southampton, England, 1999

Double Major of B.Sc (Hons) in Chemistry and Computer Science from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 1995

 

Prof. Dr. Mohd Basyaruddin developed skills in catalysis at synchrotron radiation in Daresbury and Grenoble, protein engineering at Osaka University and genetic engineering at the University of Edinburgh. He is a true multidisciplinary scientist, which interests encompass broad areas from single atom to complex biomacromolecule. He is among the pioneer chemists in this country to synergise experimental results with theoretical insights. He also won Young Scientist recognition from various bodies including ACS, IUPAC and IAP.

 

Speech Title: Mimetic Peptide Perspectives in Chemical and Biochemical Reactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assoc. Prof .Dr. Suzana Yusup

Chemical Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS,

 

PhD (Chemical Engineering/Powder Technology), University of Bradford, UK., 1998

M.Sc. (Chemical Engineering/Adsorption Technology), University of Wales, Swansea, UK., 1995

B. Eng Hons, 2nd Class Upper (Chemical Engineering), University of Leeds, UK., 1992

A-Level Collage of Preparatory Studies (KPP), 1989

Specialization: Biomass Conversion to fuel and materials, Adsorption and Reaction Engineering

 

Associate Prof Dr Suzana Yusup is the pioneer in developing and setting up biomass research areas at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS. Previously she was Research Director of Mission Oriented Research in the area of Green Technology and the departmental Head of Chemical Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS. She has published in numerous journals, articles and conferences both national and international and lead several research grants at national and international levels. Her research interest is in the area of biomass utilization and conversion to fuel and biochemicals, material development (adsorbents) for gas storage and adsorption processes.

 

Speech Title: Biomass Conversion to Fuel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Mohd Zamani Zulkifli

Senior Lecturer of Photonics Research Centre, Faculty of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation) Universiti Malaya, Malaysia

 

PhD, University of Malaya (UM)

MSc, University of Malaya (UM)

BSc(Hons)(Instrumentation Science), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

 

Dr Zamani Zulkifli has received his PhD by University of Malaya on 2011. He is working as a senior lecturer at Photonics Research Centre, University Malaya and has been publishing more than 70 ISI cited journals. His innovative research on fibre lasers has a high impact and novelty such as demonstration on dual-wavelength fibre laser for generation of THz source, generation multi-wavelength laser using the non-linear optics effects and also passive ultra fast fiber laser. His research results are published in the top international journals in the field such as IEEE Selected Quantum Electronic, IEEE Lightwave Technology, Applied Optics, and others.

 

Speech Title: Advancedment of Functionality and Cavity Design of Fiber Laser

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prof. Dr. Sarani Zakaria

Professor at Materials Science Programme, School of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

PhD in Pulp and Paper Technology, UMIST, United Kingdom, 1994
MSc in PUlp and Paper Technology, UMIST, United Kingdon, 1991
BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, Bishop's University, Quebec, Canada, 1987
Diploma (Grade 13-Hons)- Welland Centennial Secondary School, Niagara Education Board, Canada, 1983

 

Prof. Dr. Sarani Zakaria is the editorial board of Sains Malaysiana and International Advisor for Green Sustainable Chemistry. Her area of research is in Lignocellulose Composites Material, Wood Composites Technology and Chemical Modification Of Lignocellulosic Materials and other Renewable Resources.

 

Speech Title: Cellulose Magnetic Membrane via Carbamate Dissolution System with Microwave Assisted and Hydrothermal Treatment