Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Abdullah

• Qualifications :
• Ph.D (Physical/Photochemistry), Univeristy of California, U.S.A. (1977).
• BSc. (Chemistry) Universiti Malaysia (1973)

• Specialisation :
• Chemistry of Natural Rubber and Natural Rubber based Thermoplastics and Composites.
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• Areas of Research :

1. Natural Rubber Chemistry and Modifications.

2. Natural Rubber blends and Composites.

3. Thermoplastic blends and Composites.

• Current Projects and Grants :
• Thermoplastic wood composites
• Natural and Synthetic fibres - thermoplastic composites.
• Cellular thermoplastics

• Contact Information :
  - Address

SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES AND FOOD TECHNOLOGY
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 UKM Bangi
Selangor
Malaysia

- Phone Number : 0389215441

- Fax Number : 03-89215410

- E-mail : dia@pkrisc.cc.ukm.my

PROF. DR. SAHRIM BIN HJ. AHMAD

Qualifications :
B.Sc (Hons)-Physics -1983
Ph.D - Polymer Technology-1988

Specialisation : Polymer and Composites

Areas of Research :
Polymer Composites
Magnetic Materials
Natural Fibre Reinforced Composites
Polymer Blending
Polyurethane From Natural Polyol

Selected Publications :

- S.H.Ahmad, 1992, Flow Stress of High Density Polyethylene and Nylon 66 at High Rates of Strain, Polymer International 28,291-294.
- Mustafa Hj. Abdullah and Sahrim Haji Ahmad,1991. Magnetic Susceptibility of Some Copper-Zinc Ferrites, Jurnal Fizik Malaysia, 12, 19-22
- Sahrim Ahmad, Ibrahim abdullah, Che Som Sulaiman and Kohjiya, Natural Rubber - HDPE Blends with Liquid Natural Rubber as a Compatibilizer I. Thermal and Mechanical Properties. J. of applied Polymer Science, 51, 1357-1363 (1994).
- K.H Badri, S.H. Ahmad and S. Zakaria, 2000. Development of zero ODP rigid Polyurethane Foam From RDB Palm Kernel Oil, J. of Materials Science Letter 19,1355-1356
- A.N.Yusof,M.H.Abdullah,S.H.Ahmad,A.A.Mansor and S.A.A. Hamid. 2002.Electromagnetic and Absorbtion properties of some microwave absorbers,J. of Applied Physics,92 (2),876-882.
- J.K.Sameni,S.H.Ahmad and S.Zakaria, 2002. The Effect of Processing Parameters and MAPP on The Mechanical Properties of TPNR Composites with Reinforced Wood Fibre. Journal Of Plastic, Rubber and Composite. 31(4), 162-166.
- J.K.Sameni,S.H.Ahmad and S.Zakaria,2004. Effect of Mape on The Mechanical Properties of Rubber Wood Fiber/Thermoplastic Natural Rubber Composites, Adv. Polym.Techn 23: 18-23.

Contact Information :

- Address
SCHOOL OF APPLIED PHYSICS

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

- Phone Number : 03-89213852
- Fax Number : 03-89213777
- E-mail sahrim@pkrisc.cc.ukm.my

PROF. DR. SARANI BT. ZAKARIA

Qualifications :

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

Specialisation :

Lignocellulose Composites Material include:
i. Pulp and Paper Technology
Intelligent paper and Smart Ink
ii. Wood Composites Technology
iii. Chemical Modification Of Lignocellulosic Materials and other Renewable Resources

Areas of Research :

Lignocellulose Composites Material include:
i. Pulp and Paper Technology
Intelligent paper- magnetic paper
Coating
Pulping
Recycle –Deinking
Wet End chemistry- Sizing and Wet Strength
Colloids Whemistry
Chemical Modification of Paper

ii. Wood Composites Technology
Wood Plastic Composites
Panels Products

iii. Chemical Modification Of Lignocellulosic Materials and other Renewable Resources
Liquefaction
Adhesives and Coating
Polyurethane (foam, adhesives and coating)
Cellulose Derivatives, Chitosan Derivatives and Palm Oil


Selected Publications :

1. Sarani Zakaria, Hazira Hamzah, Julie Andrianny Murshidi and Mohamad Deraman, 2001 : Chemical Modification on Lignocellulosic Polymeric Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch For Advanced Material, Advances in Polymer Technology 20(4), 289-295 WIN 2001
2. Sarani Zakaria, Lee Kok Poh, 2002, Polystyrene-Benzoylated EFB Reinforced Composites, Polymer Plastic s Technology and Engineering , vol 41(5), pg 951-962,
3. M. Deraman, R. Omar, S. Zakaria, I.R Mustapa, M. Talib, N. Alias, R. Jaafar, 2002: Electrical and Mechanical Properties of Carbon Pellets from Acid (HNO3) Treated Self-Adhesives Carbon Grain from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch, Journal of Material Science, 37, pg 3329-3335
4. J.K. Sameni, S.H. Ahmad and S. Zakaria, 2002: Effect of Processing parameters and Graft-copoly(propylene/maleic anhydride) on mechanical properties of thermoplastic natural rubber composites reinforced with rubber wood fibres. Plastics , Rubber and Composites , Vol 31, No 4, pg 162-166
5. J.K Sameni, S.H. Ahmad and S. Zakaria, 2003 : Performance of Rubberwood Fiber-Thermoplastic Natural Rubber Composites, Polymers-Plastics Technology and Engineering, Vol 42(1), pg 139-152
6. J.K Sameni, S.H. Ahmad and S. Zakaria, 2003 : Mechanical Properties of Kenaf Thermoplastic Natural Rubber Composites. Polymers-Plastics Technology and Engineering, Vol 42(3), pg 345-355
7. J.K Sameni, S.H Ahmad, S.Zakaria, 2003, Performance of Rubberwood Fibre-Thermoplastic Natural Rubber Composites, Polymer Plastic Technology and Engineering, 42(1), pg 139-152
8. J.K Sameni, S.H Ahmad, S. Zakaria, 2003, Mechanical Properties of Kenaf-Thermoplastic Natural Rubber Composites, Polymer-Plastic Technology and Engineering, 42(3), 345-355
9. K.C Liew, Jalaludin Harun, Sarani Zakaria, Mohd. Nor Mohd. Yusuf, K.N. Law, 2003, Confocal Images of Unbeaten and Beaten Fibres of Acacia Auriculiformis and Mixed Tropical Hardwood Commercial Pulp, Journal of Tropical Forest Products, 9(1&2) : 145-152.
10. Mohamad Deraman, Marina Talib, Izan Roshawaty Mustapa, Ramli Omar, Sarani Zakaria and Azhar Azmi, 2004: Hardness and microstructure of Carbon Pallets From Self- adhesives Pyropolymer Prepared From Acid and Alkaline Treated Oil Palm Bunch, Advances in Polymer Technology , 23(1), 51-58
11. J.K Sameni, S.H. Ahmad and S. Zakaria, 2004: Influence of MAPE on the Performance of Wood Fiber-Thermoplastic Natural Rubber Composites. Advanced in Polymer Technology, 23(1), 18-23
12. S. Zakaria, 2004, Development of Wet Strength Paper with Dianhydride and Diacid, Material Chemistry and Physics, 88 , 239-243
13. S. Zakaria, Ong Boon Hoong, TGM van de Ven, 2004, Lumen Loading Magnetic Paper 1: Flocculation . Colloids and Surfaces, A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects , 251, 1-4
14. S. Zakaria, O.B. Hoong, TGM van de Ven, Lumen Loading Magnetic Paper: Mechanism and Kinetic . Colloids and Surfaces, A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects , 251, 31-36
15. S. Zakaria, Ong B.H, S.H Ahmad, M. Abdullah and T. Yamauchi, 2005, Preparation of Lumen loaded Kenaf Pulp with Magnetite (Fe3O4), Material Chemistry and Physics , 89,216-220


Contact Information :

- Address
SCHOOL OF APPLIED PHYSICS,
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY,
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia,
43600 UKM Bangi Selangor, Malaysia

- Phone Number :60-3-89213261
- Fax Number : 60-3-89213777
- E-mail : sarani@pkrisc.cc.ukm.my

Prof. Madya. Dr. Rusli Daik

• Qualifications :

PhD in Polymer Chemistry, University of Durham (UK), 1997

BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 1993

Associate Member of Malaysian Institute of Chemistry, AMIC

Member of Malaysian Analytical Sciences Society

• Specialisation :

Polymer Chemistry

• Areas of Research :
• Synthesis and application of electroactive polymers
• Chemical modification and application of natural polymers
• Co-polymerisation of vinyl polymers

• Current Projects and Grants :
• Synthesis and studies on microwave absorbing electroactive polymers
• Preparation and depolymerisation of thermoplastic elastomers
• Preparation and Characterisation of Biodegradable Materials from Non-biodegradable Polymers and Sago Starch

• Contact Information :
  - Address : SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES AND FOOD TECHNOLOGY
  

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 UKM Bangi
Selangor
Malaysia

- Phone Number: 03-8921 3900

- Fax Number: 03-89215410

- E-mail: rusli@pkrisc.cc.ukm.my

PROF. MADYA DR. KHAIRIAH BINTI HAJI BADRI

Qualifications :

PhD (Material Sciences)
BSc. (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering & Petroleum Refining)

Specialisation :
Polymer Synthesis and Processing
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering

Areas of Research :
Polymer (Polyurethane)

- Synthesis of polyesters and polyamides from vegetable oils especially palm kernel oil

- Preparation of rigid, semi-flexible, flexible foams, elastomeric materials, adhesive, coating, sealants polyurethanes.
- Preparation of polyurethane composites from oil palm biomass namely empty fruit bunch, fronds and leaves, and palm kernel oil-based polyol

Polymer (Processing)
- Development of transducers i.e. flow and temperature
- Fiberboards making via eco-friendly technology

Current Projects and Grants :
IRPA 09-02-02-0109 EA266 : Synthesis and Preparation of multifunctional palm oil-based polyesters
UKM Short Grant ST-014-2003 : Kesan mangkin alkali terhadap penghasilan polyol poliuretana berasaskan minyak isirung kelapa sawit
UKM Short Grant : Kajian korelasi interaksi antara bahan lignoselulosa dan matriks poliuretana dengan sifat-sifat kimia, mekanik dan termanya

Selected Publications :

Khairiah Haji Badri, Ahmad Helmi Ujar, Zulkefly Othman & Fadhlina Hani Sahaldin. 2005. Shear Strength of Wood to Wood Adhesive Based on Palm Kernel Oil, ASEAN Journal of Science and Technology For Development (in press).
Khairiah Haji Badri, Khairul Anuar Mat Amin, Nur Khairani Khalid, Zulkefly Othman & Hairani Abdul Manaf. 2005. Effect Of Filler To Matrix Ratio On The Mechanical Strength Of Palm-Based Biocomposite Board, J. Mater. Sci. Letters (in press).
Badri, K.H., Othman, Z. & Mohad. Razali, I. 2004. Mechanical properties of polyurethane composites from oil palm resources. Iranian Polymer Journal: 987-99
Badri, K.H., Othman, Z. & Ahmad, S.H. 2004. Rigid Polyurethane Foams From Oil Palm Resources, Journal Of Materials Science. 39(16-17):5541-5542
Badri, K.H., Shahaldin, F. H. & Othman, Z. 2004. Indigenous Coating Material From Palm Oil-Based Polyamide. J. Mater. Sci. Letters,39 (13):4331-4333.
Badri, K.H., Ahmad, S.H. and Zakaria, S. 2001. The Production of a High Functionality RBD Palm Kernel Oil-Based Polyester Polyol: J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 81:384-389.
Badri, K.H., Ahmad, S.H. and Zakaria, S. 2000. Development of Zero ODP Rigid Polyurethane Foam From RBD Palm Kernel Oil: J. Mater. Sci. Letters, 19:1355-1356.
Badri, K.H.,Ahmad, S.H. and Zakaria, S. 2000. Thermal, Crystallinity and Morphological Studies on the Filled RBD Palm Kernel Oil Polyurethane Foam: Nuclear Science Journal of Malaysia, 18(2): 57-62.


Contact Information :

- Address
SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES AND FOOD TECHNOLOGYFACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYUniversiti Kebangsaan Malaysia43600 UKM BangiSelangorMalaysia
- Phone Number : 03-89213217
- Fax Number : 03-89215410
- E-mail kaybadri@pkrisc.cc.ukm.my

Prof. Madya Dr. Harun Hj. Hamzah

• Qualifications :

PhD (Chemistry), University of Salford, United Kingdom (1979)

BSc., Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, K.L. (1975)

• Specialisation :

Electrochemistry

• Areas of Research :

Corrosion

Conducting Polymers

• Contact Information :
  - Address

SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES AND FOOD TECHNOLOGY
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 UKM Bangi
Selangor
Malaysia

- Phone Number: 603-89215444

- E-mail: hhh@pkrisc.cc.ukm.my

Prof. Madya Dr. Ishak Ahmad

• Qualifications :

PhD in Polymer Science and Technology (UMIST), 2000

BSc (Hons) in Chemistry (UKM), 1995

• Specialisation :

Polymer Chemistry

Polymer Processing

Polymer Blending

Polymer Composites

• Areas of Research :

Thermoplastic Natural Rubber Composites

Natural fiber/polyester composites based from recycling PET

Fiber surface treatment to improve interfacial strength of composites

Mechanical and dynamic mechanical analysis of polymer blend and composites

• Current Projects and Grants :
  
• Surface Modification of The Aramid Fibres to Improve Adhesion to Natural Rubber And Thermoplastic Natural Rubber (TPNR) Composites
• Preparation of natural and synthetic fibers reinforced natural rubber (NR) modified thermoplastic composites
• Preparation and depolymerisation of thermoplastic elastomer
• Polymerisation of acrylonitrile to polyacrylonitrile for carbon fibre

Contact Information :
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SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES AND FOOD TECHNOLOGY
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 UKM Bangi
Selangor
Malaysia

- Phone Number: 89215431

- Fax Number: 89215410

- E-mail: gading@pkrisc.cc.ukm.my

DR. ROZAIDI BIN RASID

Qualifications :

B. Eng Polymer Engineering (Univ. of North London)
PhD in Polymer Processing (UMIST)

Specialisation :
1) Polymer rheology and processing
2) Polymer composites

Areas of Research :
1) Polymer rheology and processing
2) Polymer composites

Current Projects and Grants :

1) The Characterization and Development of IC Encapsulants (IRPA)

Selected Publications :

R.Rasid dan A.K Wood, 2003, Effects of process variables on melt temperature profiles in extrusion process using single screw plastics extruder, Plastics, Rubber and Composites, Vol. 32 no. 5, pg 187, 02
A.K Wood and R.Rasid, 2003, Effect of process variables on melt velocity profiles in extrusion process using single screw plastics extruder, Plastics, Rubber and Composites, vol. 32, no. 5, pg 193, 02

Jurnal tempatan
1. R Rasid, A K Wood, M A Abdul Hamid, “Radial Temperature Profiles Measurement in Single Screw Extruder using Modified thermocouple mesh” , JIM, Accepted 2004
2. R Rasid and A K Wood, “Simultenuous measurement of temperature and velocity profiles of polymer melt in Single Screw Extruder” Submitted 2004

Prosiding

Abdul Hamid, M.A, Bullough, T.J., Shamsudin, R., Jalar, A. Rasid, R, 2002, TEM study of the initial stages of Al deposition on GaAs, Seminar Update on Microscopy and Microanalysis, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, mukasurat 1-3, 01
Engku Zaharah Zawawi, Sahrim Ahmad, Nik Syaharudin & Rozaidi Rasid, 2003, TENSILE PROPERTIES OF NYLON 6 FIBER REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC NATURAL RUBBER COMPOSITES, ATC 2003, Hotel Marriot, , 02, Cakera Padat
Nik Syaharudin Nik Daud, Sahrim Hj. Ahmad, Rozaidi Rasid & Engku Zaharah Engku Zawawi, 2003, THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF THERMOPLASTIC NATURE RUBBER (TPNR) HYBRID COMPOSITE REINFORCED WITH SGF AND EFB FIBERS, ATC 2003, Hotel Marriot, , 02, Cakera Padat,.
Muhammad Azmi Abdul Hamid, Shahidan Radiman, Ching Keak Keen, Roslinda Shamsudin, Ishak Ahmad and Rozaidi Rasid, 2003, SYNTHESIS OF CdS NANOPARTICLE USING WATER-IN-OIL MICROEMULSION, ATC 2003, Hotel Marriot, , 02, Cakera Padat,.
R. Rasid, A. K. Wood, M. A . Abdul Hamid, 2003, THE EVALUATION OF MODIFIED THERMOCOUPLE MESH USED TO MEASURE THE TEMPERATURE PROFILES IN SINGLE SCREW EXTRUDER, ATC 2003, Hotel Marriot, , 02, Cakera Padat,.
Rozaidi Rasid, Khalijah Mohd Salleh, Mohammad Hafizuddin Jumali, Azman Jalar, 2002, Latihan Makmal: Pengendalian dan Penilaian Berkesan, AsPeN Malaysia, 27-30 Mei 2002, KYPM, Kuantan, 01
Muhammad Hafizuddin Jumali, Zahari Ibrahim, Zalita Zainidun, Rozaidi Rasid, 2002, Analisa Penguasaan Asas Fizik oleh Calon Guru Sains, AsPEN Malaysia, 27-30 Mei 2002, KYPM, Kuantan, 01

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SCHOOL OF APPLIED PHYSICS

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

43600 UKM Bangi

Selangor, Malaysia

- Phone Number : 03 8921 3403
- E-mail : rozaidi@pkrisc.cc.ukm.my

DR. CHIA CHIN HUA

Qualifications :
B.Sc. (Hons) - Materials Science - UKM (2003)
Ph.D - Materials Science - UKM (2007)

Specialisation :

Magnetic Nanoparticles, Transition metal sulfide catalysts, Magnetic paper

Areas of Research :
Preparation of magnetic nanoparticles (metals oxide)
Sulfide catalysts
Magnetic paper
Pulp and paper
Current Projects and Grants :

Selected Publications :

1. Chin H. Chia, Sarani Zakaria, Kien L. Nguyen, Vinh Q. Dang, Tuan D. Duong, Characterisation of magnetic paper using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Materials Chemistry and Physics (2008) - Accepted

Chia, C. H., Zakaria, S., Ahmad, S., Abdullah, M., and Mohd. Jani, S., Preparation of magnetic paper from kenaf: lumen loading and in situ synthesis method. American Journal of Applied Sciences (2006), 3(3), 1750-1754.

Chia, C.H., Tuan, D.D., Zakaria, S., and Nguyen, K.L., Thermodynamic aspects of sorption of Fe2+ onto unbleached kraft fibres. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science (2007) 307(1), 29-33.

Chia, C.H., Zakaria, S., Nguyen, K.L., Abdullah, M., Utilisation of kenaf fibers for the preparation of magnetic paper. Industrial Crops and Products (2008) – In press.

C. H. Chia, Sarani Zakaria, R. Farahiyan, Tze K. Liew, Kien L. Nguyen, Mustaffa Abdullah, Sahrim Ahmad. Size-controlled synthesis and characterization of Fe3O4 nanoparticles by chemical coprecipitation method. Sains Malaysiana (2008) – Accepted.

Proceeding

Chia, C.H., Zakaria, S., and Nguyen, K.L., Preparation of specialty paper via nanotechnology. Advances in Pulp and Paper Technology (2007)

Chia, C.H., Nguyen, K.L., and Zakaria, S., Nonwood fibres for specialty products – An example. Appita International Conference (2007), 61st, 75-81.

Chia, C.H., Zakaria, S., Ahmad, S., and Abdullah, M., In situ synthesis magnetic paper via chemical co-precipitation of magnetite (Fe3O4) nanoparticles. Pacific Rim Bio-Based Composites Symposium (2006), 8th

Chia, C. H., Zakaria, S., and Yamauchi, T., Comparison between lumen loading and in situ synthesis method for the development of magnetic paper. The Pulp and Paper Research Conference (2006), 73rd, 166-171.

Chia, C.H., and Zakaria, S., Development of magnetic paper from kenaf : comparison between lumen loading and in situ synthesis method. International Pulp and Paper Conference (2005)

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SCHOOL OF APPLIED PHYSICS

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

- Phone Number : +60 3 8921 5473

- Fax Number : + 60 3 8921 3777

- E-mail : chia@ukm.my

Dr. Sharina binti Abu Hanifah

Qualifications :

B.Sc. (Hons) – Chemical Technology - UKM (2004)

Ph.D - Chemistry - UKM (2008)

Specialisation :

- Polymer
- Electrochemical biosensorAreas of Research :
- Synthesis of photocurable methacrylic-acrylic membranes
- Addition of gold-nanoparticles to improve the electrochemical biosensor performance

Contact Information :

- Address : SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES AND FOOD TECHNOLOGY
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYUniversiti Kebangsaan Malaysia43600 UKM BangiSelangorMalaysia
- Phone Number: 03-8921 4574
- Fax Number: 03-89215410
- E-mail: sharina@ukm.my