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CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL DETAILS Name : MAT UZIR BIN WAHIT Gender : MALE Date of Birth : 02 JANUARY 1970 Nationality : MALAYSIAN Marital Status : MARRIED Permanet Address : No. 20, Jalan Indah 5/9, Taman Bukit Indah, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Correspondent Address:

: Department of Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Skudai, Johor, MALAYSIA

: Center for Composites, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Skudai, Johor, MALAYSIA

Tel : Mobile : +6012-7012001 Office: +607-5535909 Fax: +607-558 8166 E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] Website : http://www.cheme.utm.my/staff/mat.uzir/ ID Staff : 7312 Expertise : Biomaterials - including biodegradable polymers and shape memory

Polymers Polymer and composites - natural fibre composite materials, rubber- toughened polymer, polymer nanocomposites, cellulose nanocomposites.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS 2006 : Doctor of Philosophy in Polymer Nanocomposites Universiti Sains Malaysia 1999 : Master of Engineering in Polymer Composites Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 1994 : Bachelor of Technology in Polymer Technology Universiti Sains Malaysia

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AWARD AND HONORS RECEIVED 1990-1994 : PETRONAS Scholarship for Undergraduate Study (USM) 1997-1999 : SLAB-UTM Scholarship for MSc Study (UTM) 2003-2006 : SLAB-UTM Scholarship for PhD Study (USM) 2001 : Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) scholarship for

High Performance Polymer Technology courses at Osaka, Japan 2006 : Excellent Services Award by UTM 2008-2009 : Post-Doctorate Merit Scholarship Awarded by Islamic

Development Bank (IDB) at MONASH University, Melbourne. 2010 : Excellent Services Award by UTM 2010 : Silver Medal, INATEX UTM 2010 2011 : Gold Metal, International Conference and Exposition on

Inventions of Institutions of Higher Learning (Pecipta 2011). Green Structural Materials of the Future: Novel Toughened Polylactic Acid Nanocomposites.

2013 : Bronze Medal, PECIPTA International Conference and Exposition

on Invention of Institutions of Higher Learning 2014 : Bronze Medal, BioTechnologyAsia 2014, Citric acid based shape-

memory materials for biomedical applications (19-21 Nov 2014) PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP / QUALIFICATIONS / RECOGNIT ION 2000 - 2003 : Associates Member, Plastics and Rubber Institute of Malaysia.

Membership No. A0129 (2000-2003) 2003 – Current : Member, Plastics and Rubber Institute of Malaysia, Membership

No. 300-N29 (2003 - Current) 2010 - Current : Member, Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3),

Membership No: 458686

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE University Level Sept 2013 - present : Deputy Director , Centre for Composites, UTM

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16 July 2007 – : Head of Training and Seminar Unit of Composites Center 15 July 2009 (PUSKOM), UTM Faculty Level 1 Sept 2009 – : Coordinator for M.Eng (Polymer) and PhD (Polymer) 31 August 2011 programme (by research) March 2008 – : Head of Polymer Engineering Laboratory (Teaching), March 2010 Department of Polymer Engineering March 2007 – : Head of Polymer Processing and Testing Laboratory, March 2008 Department of Polymer Engineering March 1999 – Sept 2002 : Head of Polymer Engineering Laboratory, Department of Polymer Engineering OTHERS EXPERIENCE INTERNATIONAL APPOINTMENT/COMMITTEE 1. President, IDB GRADUATES ASSOCIATION IN MALAYSIA (2014-2016)

2. Appointment as Coordinator IDB GRADUATES ASSOCIATION IN MALAYSIA (17 July

2010 - current) 3. Appointment as panel of IDB’s External Reviewer for selection of candidates under the

IDB Merit Scholarship Programme (MSP) – 6 applicants/candidates (2013) 4. Appointment as panel of IDB’s External Reviewer for selection of candidates under the

IDB Merit Scholarship Programme (MSP) – 12 applicants/candidates (2011) 5. Appointment as panel of IDB’s External Reviewer for selection of candidates under the

IDB Merit Scholarship Programme (MSP) – 12 applicants/candidates (2010)

NATIONAL APPOINTMENT/COMMITTEE Oct 2013 : External Examiner for MSc Polymer Eng. (mixed mode)

programme School of Materials Engneering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)

27-28 Dec 2011 : Committee Member (Chairman) for 11th National Symposium on Polymeric Materials 2011 June 2009– Oct 2014 : Technical Committee (Chairman) for Standard

development working group of PVC-U pipes and Fittings. SIRIM

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May 2007– May 2008 : Technical Committee for Standard development working group of chlorinated PVC (PVC-C) pipes and Fittings, SIRIM August 2007 : Advisory Committee for Kolej Kemahiran Tinggi MARA (Diploma in Plastics Processing) 18-20 September 2006 : Technical Committee for Technofund Evaluation – Cluster Industry, MTDC 19 September 2006 : Technical Committee for Sciencefund Evaluation – Cluster Industry, MTDC 30-31 Dec 2002 : Committee Member (Secretary) for 3rd National Symposium on Polymeric Materials 2008-Current : Deputy Chairman of the PRIM-Southern Section 2009-2012 : Deputy Editor in Charge of Malaysian Polymer Journal 2005-2009 : Managing Editor of Malaysian Polymer Journal 2002-2008 : Secretary of the PRIM-Southern Section June 2004 : Independent Evaluator for Technology Acquisition Fund (TAF) Application (MTDC)

Acquisition of Technology Licensing for the Production of Wood Polymer Composites by B & Z Plastic Industry Sdn Bhd

UNIVERSITY LEVEL COMMITTEE Oct – Nov 2011 : Committee Member for short course on (i) Mould making

and wet lay up laminating (ii) Introduction to composite Materials and Process (iii) Strain Gauge Method organized by Composites Centre (CfC), UTM

16 Sept 2006 : Committee Member (Secretary) for the launching of Malaysian Polymer Journal and half day seminar jointly organized by PRIM Southern Section, PRIM-UTM Student Chapter and Department of Polymer Engineering, UTM 10 Sept 2005 : Committee Member (Secretary) for the launching of PRIM-UTM student chapter and half day seminar jointly organized by PRIM Southern Section, PRIM-UTM Student Chapter and Department of Polymer Engineering 18-19 Feb 2003 : Committee Member (Treasurer) for short course on Design and Testing of Composite Products, organized by Composites Centre, PUSKOM, UTM

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15-17 March 2002 : Committee Member (Head of Exhibition) for UTM open day and Convocation 2-3 Oct 2001 : Committee Member for Composite Short Courses organized by Composites Centre PUSKOM, UTM FACULTY LEVEL COMMITTEE 21 November 2012 : Fasilitator for Research Methodology Seminar 19 April 2012 : Fasilitator for Research Methodology Seminar October 2010 : Ad Hoc Comittee for Post Graduate Programme –

MQA Audit 1 Sept 2009 – 31 Aug 2011: Comittee member for Post Graduate Study,

Faculty of Chemical Engineering 15 Oct 2009 –14 Oct 2011 : Comittee Member for Post Graduate Academic

Quality, Faculty of Chemical Engineering 18 October 2008 : Chairman for ½ Day Seminar of PRIM 5th April 2008 : Deputy Director for the programme of “Sharing

Experiences with SKR Alumni” 2007/2009 : Committee Member for Faculty Welfare and

Recreation Committee March 2007 – March 2010 : Webmaster of the Department of Polymer

Engineering 1 Feb 2007- 31 Jan 2008 : Committee Member for the Final Exam Paper

Evaluator 1 April 2006 – 30 April 2008: Coordinator for the student Industrial Training

Programme (Department of Polymer Engineering) 2001-2003 : Committee Member for the Student Welfare Unit

(Unit Bimbingan dan Rundingan Pelajar, UBRP, FKKKSA) 2001/2003 : Committee Member for Faculty Welfare and

Recreation Committee 31 Dec 2001 : Committee Member for ‘Malam Gemilang Fakulti’

11 Nov 2000 : Committee Member for the FKKKSA Indoor Game Event 6-7 May 2000 : Committee Member for Faculty Family Day 2000 : Editor for the faculty buletin (MINDA FKKKSA)

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Nov 1999 : Committee Member for One Day Programme with JKPP Faculty

June 1999 : Committee Member for Technical Writing Workshop May 1999 – May 2001 : Committee Member for Research Management

Committee (JKPP) 1999/2001 : Committee Member for Faculty Welfare and

Recreation Committee

PROFESSIONAL SHORT COURSE INSTRUCTOR/FASILITATOR 7-20 May 2012 : Advanced Green Composites by Centre for Composites,

UTM Oct – Nov 2011 : Short course on (i) Mould making and wet lay up laminating

(ii) Introduction to composite Materials and Process organized by Composites Centre (CfC), UTM

14-18 Nov 2011 : Introduction to Composites Materials & Proceses organized

by Center for Composites, UTM. 17-18 Oktober 2011 : Mould Making and Wet Lay Up Method organized by Center

for Composites, UTM, KL. 3rd July 2007 : Advance Polymer Composite Courses for MPJBT Staff and

contractor organized by MPJBT (Johor Bahru Central City Council)

18-22nd June 2007 : Fibreglass Boat Constructions organized by Marine

Technology Laboratory and Composite Centre, UTM. 21-25th May 2007 : GFRP Composite Technology Courses for IKBN Staff

organized by CENFED, Universiti Malaysia Pahang and Composites Center (PUSKOM), UTM.

18-19 Feb 2003 : Design and Testing of Composite Products 2003, organized

by Composites Centre, PUSKOM, UTM. 6-7th February 2001 : Introduction to Polymer Materials, organized by CEPP,

UTM.

13-14th March 2001 : Introduction to Polymer Technology, organized by CEPP, UTM

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RESEARCH ACTIVITIES RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT 01/04/2014 - 30/03/2016 : Project Leader

i) Synthesis of Poly(1,8-octanediol-glycerol-dodecanedioate) for Application In Tissue Engineering (Tier 1 Q.J130000.2509.06H48 – RM 80 000)

1/12/2012 - 31/12/2013 : Project Leader ii) Preparation and Characterization of Hybrid Palm Oil

Fibers and Organoclay Reinforced Poly (caprolactone) / Poly(lactic acid) Nanocomposites (Tier 2 Q.J130000.2644.08J68 - RM 50 000)

1/04/2011 - 31/03/2013 : Project Leader

iii) Processing, characterization and properties of regenerated cellulose nanocomposites from ionic liquids with various nanofillers (Tier 1 Q.J130000.7125.00H27– RM 149 000)

01/04/2014-30/06/2015 : Project Member

iv) Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Glass Fibre Recyclate / Montmorillonite Nanofiller Reinforced Polymer Composites. Vote: Q.J130000.2609.09J63. Total: RM 30 804.27. (Head: Dr Shukur Hj Abu Hassan).

01/04/2014-31/03/2016 : Project Member v) Preparation of Polypyrrole and Polypyrrole-grafted-

polypropylene Using Ultrasonic Irridation. Vote: Q.J130000.2544.06H12. Total: RM 70 000. (Head: Dr Agus Arsad)

01/05/2012-30/04/2014 : Project Member

vi) Development of Biodegradable Electrospun Membranes for Controlled Release Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering. Vote: Q.J130000.2536.03H13. Total: RM 80 000. (Head: Dr Naznin Sultana)

May 2012 – Apr 2013 : Project Member vii) Electrical and Morphological Characteristics of

Silicone Rubber/Organo Montmorillonite(OMMT) Nanocomposite as A New Electrical Tree Retardant for High voltage Polymeric Insulating Materials. Total : RM40,000. (Head: Dr. Nouruddeen Bashir Umar)

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Mei 2012 – April 2013 : Project Member viii) Properties and Characterization of Conductive

nanocomposites Based on Polylactic acid-Sepiolite-Polypyrrole. Vote: Q.J1300000.2644.06J35. Total: RM 50 000, (Head: Dr Zurina Mohamad)

01/08/2011-31/07/2014 : Project Member ix) Design and Simulation of Racquet-Based Sports

Equipments. Vote: Q.J130000.2436.00G03. Total: RM 595 800, (Head: PM IR Dr Mohammed Rafiq Abdul Kadir)

01/04/2011-30/09/2012 : Project Member

x) Preparation and Characerization of Composites of Recycled Polyamide-6/Recycled Polypropylene With Kenaf Fiber As Reinforcement. Vote: Q.J130000.2525.01H24. Total: RM 40 000, (Head: Dr Agus Arsad)

01/04/2011-31/07/2012 : Project Member

xi) The Effect of Different Nanofillers On The Electrical Properties, Thermal Properties and Chemical Resistance of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate / Epoxidized Natural Rubber Nanocomposite. Vote: Q.J130000.2625.00J19. Total: RM 40 000, (Head: Dr Zurina Mohamad)

01/04/2011-30/09/2012 : Project Member xii) Development of Kenaf Fibre reinforced bio-based

Epoxidized Palm Oil/ Unsaturated polyester/Nanoclay Composite, Vote: Q.J.130000.7125.01H24 Total: RM 126,000. (Head: Assc. Prof. Dr. Abdul Razak Rahmat)

FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME (FRGS FUND) July 2014 – June 2016 : Project Leader

i) A biocompatible magnetic-responsive shape memory polymer composite, R.J130000.7809.4F546, Budget approved RM 102 900

Sept 2010 – August 2012 : Project Leader

ii) Development and characterization of cellulose/ layered silicate nanocomposites from ionic liquids, Vot 78690, Budget approved RM 45 150

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Dec 2006 – Nov 2008 : Project Leader iii) Surface modification and characterization of local

montmorillonite using cationic surfactant as nanofiller for polypropylene, Vot 78040 Budget approved RM 30 000

Dec 2013 – Dec 2015 : Project Member

iv) Studies OnThe Reaction Mechanism of Polyanyline and Characteristics of Polyanyline grafted- recycled Plastics Using Radiation Processing, Vot R.J130000.7844.4F288 Budget approved RM 83 000. Head: Dr Agus Arsad

Dec 2013 – Dec 2015 : Project Member

v) Crystallization Behavior of Nucleated Poly(3-hydrobutyrate)(PHB). Vot: R.J130000.7844.4F339. Budget approved RM 125,000. Head: Dr Norhayani Othman

Jun 2012 – March 2014 : Project Member

vi) Absorption and Diffusion Characteristic of Biomedical Polymer Based Porous Three Dimensional Tissue Substrate. Vot: R.J 130000.7836.4F126 Budget approved RM79 600). Head: Dr.Naznin

Jan 2011 – Dec 2012 : Project Member

vii) Synthesis, Characterization and Mechanism of Polypropylene / Poly(Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) Blends Compatibilized by Polypropylene grafted Maleic Anhydride. RM 69 000, Head : Munirah Mokhtar

April 2010 – Mac 2012 : Project Member viii)Synthesis and characterization of active transition

metals pro-oxidative additives for treatment of disposable polystyrene. Budget approved RM 39 200, Head: Dr Agus Arsad

April 2010 – Mac 2012 : Project Member

ix) Mechanism of Flame Retardancy Enhancement and Thermal Characterization of Filled Polypropylene Composites. Head: Prof. Dr. Azman Hassan

Dec 2006 – Nov 2008 : Project Member x) Structure-Properties relationship of hybrid Talc/Calcium

Carbonate filled impact modified PVC composites. (Vot 78044 – RM 20 000). Head: Prof. Dr. Azman Hassan

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Dec 2006 – Nov 2008 : Project Member xi) Characterization of glass fibre reinforced polyamide /

ABS composites for automotive application. (Vot 78043 – RM 15 000). Head: Assc. Prof. Dr. Abdul Razak Rahmat

SCIENCE FUND RESEARCH GRANT

Jan 2010 - Feb 2012 : Project Leader i) Development of Biodegradable Elastomer / Calcium

Phosphate Synthetic Graft for Potential Used in Ligament Reconstruction (Vot 79400 – RM 200 000)

Dec 2007 - Nov 2009 : Project Leader

ii) Nano-sized Hydroxyapatite Particles Reinforced Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene for Biomedical Applications (Vot 79160 – RM 265 630).

Dec 2006 – May 2009 : Project Leader

iii) Development of Natural Rubber Toughened Polyolefin Based Nanocomposites. (Vot 79046 – RM 83 600)

July 2009 – Jun 2011 : Project Member

iv) Development of Polyetheretherketone-Hydroxyapatite Bioactive Composite forLoad Bearing Bone Analogue. (Vot 79375 – RM 163 700). Head: Dr. Mohamad Ruslan Abdullah (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, UTM).


v) Toughness and chemical resistance of PA6 nanocomposites toughened by epoxidized natural rubber. (Vot 79367 – RM 137 000). Head: Dr. Zurina Mohamed.


vi) Toughness enhancement of green nanocomposites. (Vot 79162 – RM 227 500). Head: Prof. Dr. Azman Hassan

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EXPLORATORY RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME (ERGS) 15/06/2012 - 14/06/2014 : Project Leader

i) Synthesis and Characterization of Biodegradable Poly(polyol sebacate) / nano-hydroxyapatite Nanocomposites for Potential Used in Biomedical Applications. ERGS/1/2012/TK04/UTM/02/10, RM 70,000.

01/06/2013 - 31/05/2015 : Project Member

ii) Exploring the Use of Palm Oil as a New Green Sheet Moulding Compound (SMC) Resins for Composite Application (ERGS). Vote: R.J130000.7844.4L111. Total: RM 88,000. Head: PM Dr Abdul Razak Rahmat.

PROTOTYPE RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME (PRGS) 15/06/2012 to 14/06/2014 : Project Leader

i) Shape memory Poly (Xylitol-co-Dodecandioate)/ Hydroxyapatite composite for bone and ligament fixation screws, RM 183 000

GERAN UTM Jan 2003 - Jan 2004 : Project Leader

i) Rubber-Toughened Polypropylene Nanocomposites. (Vot 71927 – RM 11 000)

Jan 2001 - Jun 2002 : Project Leader

ii) Application of Virtual Software in Cost Reduction of Mold Fabrication. (Vot 71681 – RM 15 000)

Dec 1999 – Jun 2001 : Project Leader

iii) PE/PP/Natural rubber ternary blend. (Vot 71527 – RM 20 000)

IRPA Jun 2003 – Jun 2006 : Project Member

i) Development of Layered Silicates Montmorillonite Filled Rubber-Toughened Polypropylene. (Vot 74177 – RM 143,000). Head : Prof. Dr. Azman Hassan

Jan 2003 - Dec. 2005 : Project Member

ii) Development of Construction Component from Thermoplastics Natural Fibre Composite via Extrusion and Injection Moulding Method. (Vot 74126 – RM 213,000). Head : Assc. Prof. Dr. Abdul Razak Rahmat

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CONTRACT RESEARCH PROJECT UNDERTAKEN i) Project Member

Atomic Bonding of Steel Wire and Polymer. Kiswire Sdn Bhd. Vote: R.J130000.7624.4C044. Total: RM 166,000, 01/09/2013-31/08/2015. Head: Dr Norhayati Ahmad.

ii) Project Member Novel Bioabsorbable Interference Screw Composite Consist of Rice Husk Bioactive Ceramic and Poly-L-Lactide.(OTR) Vote: R.J130000.7345.4B092. Total: RM 34000, 01/09/2012-28/02/2015. Head: PM Ir Dr Mohammed Rafiq Abdul Kadir.

iii) Project Member Development of natural fiber reinforced recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) nanocomposites using different types of natural fibers (date palm fiber and waste paper) and montmorillonite (MMT) clay. (Vot 4C011 UTM – Qatar University – USD 21000). 1 May 2011 – 30 April 2012. Head: Prof. Dr. Azman Hassan.

iv) Project Member Development of PA6/HDPE nanocomposites for fishing net application. Institut Penyelidikan Perikanan. (Vot 68717-RM 50 000). July 2007-June 2009. Head: Prof. Dr. Azman Hassan

RESEARCH PROJECTS DURING POST DOCTORATE FELLOWSHIP (MONASH UNIVERSITY) i) Characterization and Mechanical Properties of Polyamide 6/Organoclay Nanocomposites

Synthesized by in situ Anionic Polymerization Using Rotational Moulding Process (in collaboration with INSA de Lyon, France). December 2008-May 2009.

ii) Development Biodegradable Cellulose/Montmorillonite Nanocomposites Using Green

Solvents Ionic Liquid (in collaboration with Deakin University, Australia. December 2008-May 2009.

CONSULTANCY i) Project Leader Development of Inhaler for Department of Pharmacy, Hospital Kulai, Johor. Sponsor:

UTM. Value: RM 12,000, Period: June – December 2000 ii) Project Member Malaysian Standard for PEX Pipes with Plastrade Sdn. Bhd. Sponsor: Plastrade Sdn

Bhd, Head: En. Abdul Aziz Kadir, Value: RM 20,000, Period: Jan – June 2001

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PATENT FILED/DISCLOSURE i) Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit, Harintharavinal Balakrishnan, A Polymeric

Composition. Filing no. PI2010002846 (2010) ii) Mat Uzir Wahit, Tham Weng Hong, Mohamad Rafiq Abdul Kadir, Wong Tuck Whye,

Method for Producing A Polymer for Biomedical Application. Filing No. PI2013700088 (2013)

iii) Mat Uzir Wahit, Shaya Mahmoudian, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, A Method of Preparing a

Nanocomposite of Cellulose and Montmorillonite. Filing No. PI2013700954 (2013)

TEACHING ACTIVITIES Teaching of Postgraduate Subjects (MSc Polymer Tech nology)

Semester Sem Subject Code

Subject Credit Hour

Total

2006/2007 1

MKR 1133 Polymer Physics and Properties

3 2007/2008 1 3 2007/2008 2 3 2008/2009 1 3 2009/2010 1 3 2009/2010 2 3 2010/2011 1 3 2007/2008 2

MKR 1153 Polymer Technology II

3 2008/2009 1 3 2012/2013 1 3 2012/2013 2 3 2013/2014 1 3 2013/2014 2 3

2006/2007 2 MKR 1213 Composites Technology

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2012/2013 1 MKR 1143 Polymer Technology I 3 Teaching of Undergraduate Subjects

Semeste r Sem Subject Code

Subject Credit Hour

Total

1998/1999 2 SKR 5112

Mechanical Aspect of Polymer Engineering

2 1999/2000 1 2 1999/2000 1

SKU 2813 Technical Drawing 3

1999/2000 2 3 2000/2001 1 3 1999/2000 2

SKR 4332 Composites 2

2000/2001 2 2 2002/2003 1 2 2001/2002 1

SKR 4333 Polymer Composites 3

2000/2001 2 3

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2001/2002 1 SKU 2012 Material Science 2 2006/2007 1

SKR 4513 / SKV 3513 Polymer Properties

3 2007/2008 1 3 2008/2009 1 3 2009/2010 1 3 2010/2011 1 3 2011/2012 1 3 2006/2007 2

SKV 3523 Polymer Rheology and Processing

3 2007/2008 2 3 2009/2010 2 3 2010/2011 2 3 2011/2012 2 SKV 4523 Composites 3

Teaching of Undergraduate Laboratory

Semester Sem Subject Code

Subject Credit Hour

Total

1999/2000 1 SKR 4721 / SKV 3741

Polymer Laboratory 2

1 2006/2007 2 1 2007/2008 2 1 2009/2010 2 1 2002/2003 1 SKU 3711 Unit Operation Lab 1 1 2006/2007 1 SKC

4741/SKF 3731

Separation Lab 1 1

2007/2008 1 1 2008/2009 1 1 2007/2008 1 DKK 2711 Basic Engineering Lab 1

SUPERVISION Post Doctorate

Year No. Name Period Title

2014 1 Harintharavimal Balakrishnan

1 March 2014 - current

Shape Memory Poly (Xylitol-co-Dodecandioate)/Hyroxyapatite Composite for Bone and Ligament Fixation Screws

PhD Student

Year No. Name Period Title Roles of Supervision

Status

2014 1 Umar bin Abdul Hanan

Feb 2014 - current

Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Glass Fibre Recyclate / Montmorillonite Nanofiller Reinforced Polymer Composites

Co-Supervisor

On going

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2013 2 Noor Izyan Syazana Binti Mohd Yusoff

Sept 2013 - current

Shape memory poly (xylitol-co-dodecandioate) /hydroxyapatite composite for bone and ligament fixation screws

Main-supervisor On going

2013 3 Nur Aimi Mohd Nasir

May 2013 - current

Development of Durian Skin Fibre Nanocomposites Via in Situ Polymerization of Lactic Acid

Field supervisor On going

2012 4 Lee Xiau Yeen August 2012 – current

Biodegradable Poly(ester amide) for Biomedical Applications

Main-supervisor

On going

2011 5 Alireza Fakhari Sept 2011 - current

Co-

Supervisor On going

2011 6 Mohd Pahmi bin Saiman

August 2011 – Nov 2014

2D woven kenaf fiber reinforced unsaturated polyester composite

Co-Supervisor Graduated

2011 7 Seyed Ahmed Attaran

Sept 2011 – current

LDPE nanocomposites for film packaging

Co-Supervisor

On going

2011 8 Nurbaiti Hanid Sept 2011 – current

Processing, characterization and properties of regenerated cellulose nanocomposites from ionic liquids with various nanofillers

Main-supervisor

On going

2011 9 Reazul Haq bin Abdul Haq

April 2011 – current

Customized Biomedical Product Development From PCL/HA Composite Using Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) System

Co-Supervisor

On going

2010 10 Akos Noel Ibrahim

July 2010 – August 2013

Preparation and Characterization of Oil Palm Fiber Reinforced Poly (Caprolactone) /Poly (Lactic acid) Composites

Main-supervisor Graduated

2010 11 Tham Weng Hong

July 2010 – current

Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Citric Acid-Based Polyester Elastomer

Main-supervisor

On going

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2010 12 Wong Tuck Whye

July 2010 – Dec 2014

Development of Biodegradable elastomer / calcium phosphate synthetic graft for potential used in ligament reconstruction


2010 13 Hamed Nouparvar

January 2010 – July 2013

Mechanical, Thermal and Morphology properties of Epoxidized Natural Rubber-50 toughened polyamide 6 nanocomposite


2009 14 Shaya Mahmoudian

July 2009- August 2012

Mechanical, Thermal and Morphological Properties of Layered Silicates Montmorillonite Filled Regenerated Cellulose using Ionic Liquid as Solvent

Main-supervisor

Graduated

2008 15 Mazatusziha Ahmad

July 2008-June 2013

Nanosized Hydroxyapatite Particles Reinforced UHMWPE/HDPE for Biomedical Application


2007 16 Mazyiar Sabet Jan 2007-Oct 2010

Halogen free flame retardant polymers for wire and cable by electron beam irradiation


MSc/M.Eng Student

Year No Name Period Title Roles of Supervision

Status

2013 1 Lee Chiau Yeng

August 2013 - current

Thermal and mechanical properties of polyhydroxybutyrate filled regenerated cellulose fiber biocomposites

Co-Supervisor

On going

2012 2 Siti Maizatul Farhain

Sept 2012 – current

Exploring The Potential Of The Feather Fiber For The Development Of

Main Supervisor On going

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Dental Post For The Treatment Of Pulpless Teeth

2011 3 Nur Azwin Shukri

Sept 2011 – Nov 2014

Radiation Modified Polyethylene Film for Antimicrobial Active Packaging Application

Main Supervisor Graduated

2011 4 Mohamad Al Hafiz Ibrahim

1 Feb 2011-July 2013

Preparation and characterization of compatibilized PP/ABS blends and nanocomposites


2009 5 Mohamad Zul Hilmey Makmud

July 2009 – current

Study on partial discharge characteristics and tensile properties of linear low-density polyethylene-natural rubber blends as electrical insulating material


2009 6 Amirhossein Goharian

July 2009 – Nov 2011

Bonding properties of carbon fiber reinforced (CFR)-PEEK and hydroxyapatite (HA)-PEEK joined by ultrasonic welding

Co-Supervisor

Graduated

2010 7 Noor Fadzliana Ahmad Sharif

Jan 2010-Sept 2011

Properties and Characterization of Nylon 6 / Halloysite Nanocomposite Toughened by ENR 50


2009 8 Ahmad Ramli Rashidi

July 2009 – October 2011

Development of Polyethetetherketone/Hydroxyapatite Bioactive Composite for Load Bearing Bone Analogue


2008 9 Muhammad Rasyidi Husin

July 2008-October 2011

Nanosized Hydroxyapatite Particles Reinforced HDPE/MMT for Biomedical Application


2007 10 Muthmirah Ibrahim

Dec 2007-March

Development of Natural Rubber Toughened Polyolefin

Main Supervisor

Graduated

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2011 Based Nanocomposites

2007 11 Harintharavinal A/L Balakrishnan

July 2007-Dec 2009

Mechanical, thermal and morphological properties of MMT filled LLDPE toughened PLA nanocomposites

Co-Supervisor

Graduated

2004 12 Fahmi Asyadi Md Yusof

July 2004-June 2010

Mechanical Properties of ABS/Polycarbonate Blends

Co-Supervisor

Graduated

1999 13 Ching Yern Chee

July 1999 -Dec 2000

Mechanical properties and morphological study of NR/HDPE/LLDPE ternary blends


MSc Polymer Technology (Dissertation) Student Supervisions (Taught Course)

Year No Name Period Title Roles of Supervision

Status

2012 1 Noor Faezah Mohd Sani

August 2012 – Oct 2013

Synthesis and characterization of biodegradable poly(polyol sebacate)/nano-hydroxyapatite nanocomposites for potential used in biomedical applications


2012 2 Mohammad Soheilmoghaddam

Jan 2012 – Dec 2012

Regenerated cellulose/halloysite nanotube nanocomposite films prepared with an ionic liquid


2011 3 Sara Madadi Ardeka

Jan 2011 – Dec 2011

Mechanical and thermal properties of paper sludge reinforced polyethylene terephthalate (PET) composite

Co-Supervisor

Graduated

2011 4 Alireza Dehghani

Jan 2011 –

Mechanical and thermal properties of

Main Supervisor

Graduated

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Dec 2011

date palm fibre reinforced polyethylene terephthalate(PET) composite.

2010 5 Sobhan Bahraeian

July 2010 – May 2011

Study on conductive polymer blend of polypyrrole/polystyrene /montmorillonite blend


2010 6 Alwthinani,Sarhan Abdullah

July 2010 – May 2011

Polyaniline/epoxy composie coating for inhibiting corrosion resistance

Main Supervisor

Graduated

2010 7 Khatereh Abron

July 2010 – May 2011

A study on the thermal and electrical properties of high density polyethylene /montmorillonite/polyethylene grafted maleic anhydrid/polypyrrole blend

Main Supervisor

Graduated

2010 8 Nurhayati Ahmad Zawawi

Jan 2010 – Nov 2010

Mechanical, Chemical Resistance and Flammability Properties of Polylactic Acid/Epoxidized Natural Rubber Blend


2010 9

Kayathre A/P Kunasegaran

Jan 2010 – Nov 2010

Mechanical and thermal properties of polylactic acid/epoxidized natural rubber blend

Main Supervisor

Graduated

2009 10 Seyed Ahmed Attaran

July 2009 - May 2010

Epoxidised natural rubber/polypropylene nanocomposites


2009 11 Naveed Nematzadeh

July 2009 –May 2010

Toughening of Polyamide 6 nanocomposites with epoxidised natural rubber 25 (ENR 25)

Co-Supervisor

Graduated

2008 12 Sufiyana Akhbar

May 2008 – July 2008

Mechanical Properties of Polyamide 6/ High Density Polyethylene Nanocomposites


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POSTGRADUATE EXAMINATION /VIVA PhD EXTERNAL EXAMINER – Research (Viva)

1. Faisal Amri Tanjung (UniMAP) Chemical Modification of Chitosan Polypropylene Composites, PhD (Polymer), UniMAP (2012)

MSc EXTERNAL EXAMINER – Research (Viva)

1. Amir Fakhrul Islam Abdullah Fabrication and Degradation Studies of Polypropylene Using Natural Based Additives with Incorporation of Palm/Soy Oil, MSc, (Polymer) UiTM, March 2011.

2. Sahnizam Safiee Modelling and analysis of pultruded natural fibre reinforced polyester composites for engineering application, MSc (Material) USM, May 2011.

3. Ahmed Omran Salem Alhareb Characterization of Denture Base Poly (Methyl Methacrylate) Reinforced with Alumina/Zirconia Particles, MSc (Material) USM, May 2011.

4. Norfatimah Abu Bakar Characterization and Properties of Grafted and Ungrafted Kenaf Fiber Reinforced Poly Vinyl Chloride / Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Composites, MSc (Biopolymer) UPM, June 2011.

5. Nurulsaidatulsyida binti Sulong Utilization of low hydroxyl content of waste oil polymer foam doped with waste material for sound absorption application, MSc (Mechanical Engineering), UTHM, August 2011.

6. Emiliana Rose Jusoh @ Taib Effect of Crude Palm Oil as Plasticizer in Polyolefins Blown Film, MSc (Material) USM, August 2011.

7. Mohd Fadhli Ahmad Rasyid Preparation, characterization and properties of muscovite nanocomposites, MSc (Material) USM, April 2012.

8. Evon Foo Yin Lin

Fabrication and properties of silica-epoxy thin film composites, MSc (Material) USM, April 2012.

9. Koay Seong Chun Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Coconut Shell Powder Filled Polylactic Acid Biocomposites, MSc (Material Eng), UniMAP, May 2012.

10. Muhammad Helmi Abdul Kudus Preparation, Characterization And Properties Of Mwcnt-Alumina Hybrid Nanocomposites, MSc (Material) USM, June 2012.

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11. Lim Su Rong

Preparation, Characterization And Reprocessing-Ability Of Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate)/Clay Nanocomposite, Msc (Material) USM, June 2012.

12. Mohamad Rejaul Kaiser Effect of nanoclay on mechanical and thermal properties of kenaf fiber reinforced polylactic acis (PLA) biocomposites, MSc (Material), IIUM, August 2012.

13. Chang Lee Nah Flexural, thermal and flammability properties of epoxy hybrid composites with flame retardants, Msc (Material) USM, October 2012.

14. Ahmad Syafiq Ahmad Hazmi Synthesis of Jatropha based polyol and characterization of jatropha based polyurethane, MSc (UPM), December 2012.

15. Mohd Firdaus Mohd Anuar Preparation and Characterization of PHBV/clay Nanocomposites, MSc(UPM), December 2012.

16. Anis Safinas Md Saad

Properties of Kenaf Bast Powder Filled HDDE/EPDM Thermoplastic Elastomer Composites, MSc (USM), December 2013.

17. Mohd Nurazzi Norizan Synthesis and Characterization Plyene from Polyvinychloride (PVC) and Its Coating Properties with Epoxidized Oil Resin, MSc (UiTM), June 2014.

MSc PANEL OF EXAMINERS – Taught Course / Mixed Mode (Viva)

1. Mohd Nasha’Ain Bin Nordin pH Sensor Based on Chitosan Biopolymer, M.Eng. (Polymer), UniMAP, December

2010.

2. Faruq Bin Luqman Effect of Filler Treatment on The Mechanical Properties of Silica Filled Epoxy

Composites, M.Eng. (Polymer), UniMAP, December 2010.

3. Muhammad Haniff Bin Zakaria Testing and Characterization of Durian Seed Flour Filled PP/HDPE Composites,

M.Eng. (Polymer), UniMAP, December 2010.

4. Adel Mohamad Masod Study on Utilization of Modification Nano-Clay on Polypropylene Composites, M.Eng.

(Polymer), UniMAP, December 2010.

5. Munir Ali Mohamed Eljawadi Polypyrrole/Poly (vinyl chloride) Blends as Conducting Polymer for Toluene, Acetone

and Ethanol, M.Eng. (Polymer), UniMAP, December 2010.

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6. Lukman Hajida Oh The mechanical properties and thermal properties of PMMA/Eva/Kenaf short fiber

prepared by twin screw extruder and injection moulding, M.Eng. (Polymer), UniMAP, December 2012.

7. Masturina Malek

The effect of chicken feather fiber loading on properties of recycled high density polyethylene / chicken feather (rHDPE/CF) composites, M.Eng. (Polymer), UniMAP, December 2012.

8. Murad Salem Mohamed Omar

Preparation and characterization of nanosilica/palm kernel/polypropylene nanocomposites, M.Eng. (Polymer), UniMAP, December 2012.

9. Faizah Fuad

Preparation and Characterisation of Polyhydroxy alkanoates/ Zinc Oxide (PHA/ZnO) Nanocomposites in Dielectric Application, M.Eng. (MSMAT), IIUM, May 2014.

10. Erny Raudhoh Mohd Shafie

Foaming and Curing an Aqueous Epoxy Foam Using Micromave, M.Eng. (Polymer), UniMAP, Dec 2014

11. Rosaniza Md Isa Effect of Cross-Head Speed to Energy Absorption of AI/PU-PTFE Foam Composites. M.Eng. (Polymer), UniMAP, Dec 2014

12. Abduati Salem Abrahim Elnaid Preparation and Characterization of LLDPE/Thermoplastic Starch (TPS)/Banana Fiber Composites. M.Eng. (Polymer), UniMAP, Dec 2014

PhD INTERNAL EXAMINER – Research (Viva)

1. Toh Wen Yee

Compounding Method, Characterization Biodegradtion and Processability of Poly (Vinyl Alcohol) / Sago Pith Waste Biocomposites, PhD (Polymer), March 2011.

2. Saiful Izwan Abd Razak

Preparation and Characterization of Epoxy Resin/Conducting Polyaniline Coated Kenaf Bast Fiber/Polyaniline Nanowires Composites, PhD (Polymer), November 2013.

3. Ismaeel Moslam Alwaan

Preparation and properties of metallocene LLDPE/NR/ENR composites, PhD (Polymer), April 2014.

4. Ibrahim Mohammed Inuwa Mechanical Thermal, Electrical and Flammability Properties of Graphene Reinforced Polyethylene Terephthalate / Polypropylene Nanocomposites, PhD (Polymer), August 2014.

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5. Farnaz Naghizadeh Development of Rice Husk Derived Bioactive Glass Ceramic and its Polymeric Composite Scaffolds for Bone Regeneration, PhD(Biomaterials), Dec 2014

MSc INTERNAL EXAMINER – Research (Viva)

1. Nurul Saadah Abu Bakar Preparation and characterization of polyimide-silica hybrid membrane for gas

separation, M.Eng(Gas), March 2010. 2. Nur Faseha Shukor Effect of Mercerization and Ammonium Polyphosphate Content on Mechanical,

Thermal and Flammability Properties of Kenaf Filled Polylactic Acid, MSc (Polymer), June 2013.

3. Nur Liyana Suradi Preparation and Characterization of Kenaf Bast Fibres Reinforced Recycled PP/PA6

Composites, MSc (Polymer), November 2013. 4. Mohammed Ehtesham Ali Mohsin Influence of Montmorillonite as secondary filler on the properties of carbon

nanotube/high density polyethylene nanocomposites, MSc (Polymer), April 2014. 5. Amirah Kamal Rudin Characterization of Irradiation Modification of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate/Ep oxidized

Natural Rubbey'Ilalloysite Nanofubes Nanocomposites, MSc (Polymer), April 2014. 6. Mohd Akmal Ahmad Saidi

Poly(Lactic Acid)/starch/Blapol Biocomposite Foam Processable on Injection Moulding For Packaging Product, MSc (Polymer), Nov 2014

MSc INTERNAL EXAMINER – Taught Course (Viva)

1. Rafidah Rusman MSc (Polymer Tech), November 2010

2. Lim Pey Ser Effect of chain extender on physical and mechanical properties of poly(butylenes terepthtalate)/recycled glass filled poly(ethylene terepthtalate) blends, MSc (Polymer Tech), May 2011.

3. Reza Hashemi Farzad Mechanical, Electrical and Flammability properties of alumina trihydrate filled PP/EPDM monomer composites as insulator in cable application, MSc (Polymer Tech), August 2011.

4. Rizuan Mohd Rosnan Rheological study of recycled PET/PE/Silanized MMT, MSc (Polymer Tech), July 2012.

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5. Amirhossein Naddafian MSc (Chemical), March 2013.

INTERNAL EXAMINER – (First Stage Exam / Proposal) M Sc and Ph.D (Research)

1. Agus Arsad Mechanical and rheological properties of short glass fibres reinforced PA6/ABS composites, Ph.D. (Polymer), March 2007.

2. Lai Jau Choy Sago Hampas/PVA Biodegradable Blown Films, Ph.D. (Polymer), August 2008.

3. Lee Tin Sin Molecular stability, rheology and injection moulding processability study of biodegradable PVA-cassava starch compounds, PhD (Polymer), August 2009.

4. Mohd Faizal Abd Rahman Study on controlling mechanism of moisture content in empty fruit bunch fibers during

compounding and extrusion of agro-fiber composites profiles, M.Eng. (Polymer), March 2007.

5. Mohammed Iqbal Shueb The development of rapid soft tooling materials for interchangeable mold insert in

injection moulding process, M. Eng. (Polymer), March 2007.

6. Abdul Halim Abdullah Effects of stem length and tapered prosthesis on stress distribution in cemented total

hip replacement, M.Eng. (Mechanical), April 2007.

7. Nor Sarizal Nor Hassan M.Eng (Polymer), March 2010.

8. Mustafa Abughalia M.Eng (Polymer), March 2010.

9. Amgad Ahmed Ali Ibrahim M. Eng. (Chemical), September 2010.

10. Farnaz Naghizadeh Development of Medical Grade Bioglass Ceramics From Rice Husk Ash for Bone Tissue Engineering Application, PhD (Biomedical Engineering), December 2011.

11. Siti Noor Hidayah Mustapha PhD (Polymer), May 2012.

12. Nurliyana Suradi M.Eng (Polymer), May 2012.

13. Muhammad Akmal Ahmad Saidi A study of polylactic acid/tapioca starch biocomposite foem plastisized with blapol processable on injection moulding for packaging product, M.Eng (Polymer), March 2012.

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14. Amirah Kamal Rudin Irradiation modification of ethylene vinyl acetate / epoxidized natural rubber/halloysite nanotube, M.Eng (Polymer), June 2012.

15. Mohammed Ehtesham Ali Mohsin Development of electrically conductive polypropylene nanocomposites, M.Eng (Polymer), November 2012.

16. Dayangku Intan binti Munthoub Effect of plasticizers and cassava starch on the properties and biodegradation of thermoplastic starch (TPS)/poly(lactic) acid biocomposites, PhD (Polymer), December 2012.

17. Ibrahim Mohammed Inuwa

Mechanical, thermal, electrical and flammability properties of polyethylene terephthalate/polypropylene blends nanocomposites, PhD (Polymer), December 2012.

18. Mohd Hakim Mohd Isa Solid rocket propellant using self-healing epoxidized natural rubber (ENR) as binder,

MSc (Polymer Eng), May 2014. 19. Farhana Shakira Md Akhir Polyurethane/palm oil-based polyol/kenaf fiber composite foam, MSc (Polymer Eng),

May 2014.

INTERNAL EXAMINER – (First Stage Exam / Proposal) M Sc (Taught Course) 20. Abozar Akbari The effect of impact modifier and plasticizer on mechanical and physical properties of

Polylactic Acid/Talc blend, MSc (Polymer Tech), April 2010. 21. Mohd Ezzad Iskandar Study on Cure Characteristic and Tensile Properties of Natural Rubber/Epoxidised

Natural Rubber Blend NanoComposite, MSc (Polymer Tech), April 2010. 22. Noor Hidayah Sulaiman Investigation of Coconut fiber loading and forming agent on the mechanical and

biodegradability of PS Foam, MSc (Polymer Tech), April 2010. 23. Reza Salehiyan The Effect of Montmorilonite on the Mechanical, Thermal and Melt Flow Properties of

Polylactic Acid/polycaprolactam/metalocene Linear Low Density Polyethylene Nanocomposite, MSc (Polymer Tech), April 2010.

24. Syarifah Nuraqmar Polyamide 6 Nanocomposite Toughen with Dynamically Vulcanized Epoxidise Natural

Rubber, MSc (Polymer Tech), April 2010.

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25. Mahsa Asadollah Tehrani MSc (Polymer Tech), November 2010. 26. Mohd Zahidfullah Bin Abdul Razak Mechanical and rheological properties of recycled PET/ABS/clay nanocomposites,

MSc (Polymer Tech), November 2010.

27. Lim Pey Ser Effect of chain extender on physical and mechanical properties of poly(butylenes

terepthtalate)/recycled glass filled poly(ethylene terepthtalate) blends, MSc (Polymer Tech), December 2010.

28. Rizuan Mohd Rosnan Rheological study of recycled PET/PE/Silanized MMT, MSc (Polymer Tech), April

2011. 29. Ghorbanali Sharifzadeh Hydrogel drug delivery, MSc (Polymer Tech), June 2012. 30. Koay Yee Farn Rheological study of recycled PA6 nanocomposites, MSc (Polymer Tech), June 2012. 31. Raheleh Heidarpour MSc (Polymer Tech), January 2013. 32. Ooi Shu Wooi MSc (Polymer Tech), July 2013.

PUBLICATIONS Scopus H INDEX : 14 JOURNAL ISI Web of Science Journal

2014

1. Mohammad Soheilmoghaddam; Ghorbanali Sharifzadeh; Raheleh Heidar Pour; Mat Uzir Wahit ; Wong Tuck Whye; Xiau Yeen Lee (2014) Regenerated cellulose/β-cyclodextrin scaffold prepared using ionic liquid, Materials Letters, 135 PP. 210-213.

2. MR Abdullah, A Goharian, A Kadir, M Rafiq, MU Wahit (2014) Processing of a multi‐layer polyetheretherketone composite for use in acetabular cup prosthesis, Journal of Applied Polymer Science (accepted in press)

3. Mohammad Soheilmoghaddam; Pooria Pasbakhsh; Mat Uzir Wahit; Hossein Cheraghi Bidsorkhi; Raheleh Heidar Pour; Wong Tuck Whye; R.T. De Silva (2014) Regenerated cellulose nanocomposites reinforced with exfoliated graphite nanosheets using BMIMCL ionic liquid, Polymer, 55 (14) PP. 3130-3138.

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4. Harintharavimal Balakrishnan; Muhamad Rasyidi Husin; Mat Uzir Wahit; Mohammed Rafiq Abdul Kadir (2014) Preparation and Characterization of Organically Modified Montmorillonite-Filled High Density Polyethylene/Hydroxyapatite Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications, Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering 53(8) PP. 790-800.

5. SM Ardekani, A Dehghani, MA Al-Maadeed, MU Wahit, A Hassan (2014) Mechanical

and thermal properties of recycled poly (ethylene terephthalate) reinforced newspaper fiber composites, Fibers and Polymers 15 (7), PP. 1531-1538

6. TW Wong, MU Wahit, MR Abdul Kadir, M Soheilmoghaddam (2014) A novel poly

(xylitol-< i> co</i>-dodecanedioate)/hydroxyapatite composite with shape-memory behaviour, Materials Letters 126, 105-108

7. Hamed Nouparvar, Azman Hassan, Zurina Mohamad, Mat Uzir Wahit, Fatemeh

Roozbahani (2014) The effect of organoclay contents on morphological characterization, mechanical and thermal properties of epoxidized natural rubber-50 toughened polyamide 6 nanocomposites, Journal of Polymer Engineering 34 (1) PP. 59-68

8. Hamed Nouparvar, Azman Hassan, Zurina Mohamad, Mat Uzir Wahit (2014)

Epoxidized natural rubber-50 toughened polyamide 6 nanocomposites: The effect of epoxidized natural rubber-50 contents on morphological characterization, mechanical and thermal properties, Journal of Elastomers and Plastics 46 (3) PP. 269-283

9. Mohammad Soheilmoghaddam, Mat Uzir Wahit, Wong Tuck Whye, Noel Ibrahim

Akos, Raheleh Heidar Pour, Abdirahman Ali Yussuf (2014) Bionanocomposites of regenerated cellulose/zeolite prepared using environmentally benign ionic liquid solvent, Carbohydrate Polymers 106, 326-334

10. MR Manshor, H Anuar, MN Nur Aimi, MI Ahmad Fitrie, WB Wan Nazri, SM Sapuan,

YA El-Shekeil, MU Wahit (2014) Mechanical, thermal and morphological properties of durian skin fibre reinforced PLA biocomposites, Materials and Design 59 (2014) 279–286

11. Akos Noel Ibrahim, Mat Uzir Wahit, and Abdirahman A. Yussuf (2014), Effect of Fiber

Reinforcement on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Poly(ε-caprolactone)/Poly(Lactic Acid) Blend Composites, Fibers and Polymers, Vol.15, No.3, 574-582 574

12. M Soheilmoghaddam, MU Wahit, AA Yussuf, MA Al-Saleh, WT Whye (2014)

Characterization of bio regenerated cellulose/sepiolitenanocomposite films prepared via ionic liquid, Polymer Testing 33, 121-130

13. Balakrishnan, H., Nematzadeh, N., Wahit, M.U., Hassan, A., Imran, M. (2014)

Epoxidized natural rubber toughened polyamide 6/organically modified montmorillonite nanocomposites, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 27 (3) PP. 395 – 412

14. Balakrishnan, H., Attaran, S.A., Imran, M., Hassan, A., Wahit, M.U. (2014) Epoxidized

natural rubber-toughened polypropylene/organically modified montmorillonite

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nanocomposites. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials 27 (2) PP. 233 – 250

15. Hanid, N.A., Wahit, M.U., Guo, Q., Mahmoodian, S., Soheilmoghaddam, M. (2014)

Development of regenerated cellulose/halloysitesnanocomposites via ionic liquids, Carbohydrate Polymers, 99 PP. 91 – 97

2013 16. Soheilmoghaddam, M., Wahit, M.U., Ibrahim Akos, N. (2013) Regenerated

cellulose/epoxidized natural rubber blend film, Materials Letters, 111 PP. 221 – 224 17. Ahmad, M., Wahit, M.U., Kadir, M.R.A., Dahlan, K.Z.M., Jawaid, M. (2013) Thermal

and mechanical properties of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene/high-density polyethylene/polyethylene glycol blends. Journal of Polymer Engineering, 33 (7) PP. 599 - 614

18. Akos, N.I., Wahit, M.U., Mohamed, R., Yussuf, A.A. (2013). Preparation,

characterization, and mechanical properties of poly(ε-caprolactone)/polylactic acid blend composites. Polymer Composites, 34 (5) , p 763-768

19. Asyadi, F., Jawaid, M., Hassan, A., Wahit, M.U. (2013). Mechanical Properties of

Mica-Filled Polycarbonate/Poly(Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) Composites. Polymer - Plastics Technology and Engineering, 52 (7) , p 727-736

20. Balakrishnan, H., Husin, M.R., Wahit, M.U., Abdul Kadir, M.R. (2013). Maleated High

Density Polyethylene Compatibilized High Density Polyethylene/Hydroxyapatite Composites for Biomedical Applications: Properties and Characterization. Polymer - Plastics Technology and Engineering, 52 (8) , p 774-782

21. Soheilmoghaddam, M., Wahit, M.U. (2013). Development of regenerated

cellulose/halloysite nanotube bionanocomposite films with ionic liquid, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 58, p 133-139

22. Akos, N.I., Wahit, M.U., Mohamed, R., Yussuf, A.A. (2013) Comparative studies of

mechanical properties of poly(ε-caprolactone) and poly(lactic acid) blends reinforced with natural fibers. Composite Interfaces, 20 (7), p 459-467

23. Alireza Dehghani, Sara Madadi Ardekani, Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit (2013), Mechanical and thermal properties of date palm leaf fiber reinforced recycled poly (ethylene terephthalate) composites, Materials & Design, 52, p 841–848

24. Mohammad Soheilmoghaddam, Mat Uzir Wahit , Shaya Mahmoudian (2013), Nurbaiti

Abdul Hanid aRegenerated cellulose/halloysite nanotube nanocomposite films prepared with an ionic liquid. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 141 (2-3) p 936-943

2012 25. Harintharavimal Balakrishnan, Azman Hassan, Muhammad Imran, and Mat Uzir

Wahit (2012), Toughening of Polylactic Acid Nanocomposites: A Short Review. Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 51(2), p 175–192.

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26. Noor Fadzliana Ahmad Sharif, Zurina Mohamad, Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit (2012) Novel epoxidized natural rubber toughened polyamide 6/halloysite nanotubes nanocomposites, Journal of Polymer Research, 19 (1), p 1-10

27. Harintharavimal Balakrishnan, Iman Masoumi, A. A. Yussuf, Muhammad Imran,

Azman Hassan, and Mat Uzir Wahit (2012), Ethylene Copolymer Toughened Polylactic Acid Nanocomposites, Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 51(1), p 19–27.

28. Shaya Mahmoudian, Mat Uzir Wahit , A.F. Ismail, A.A. Yussuf (2012), Preparation of

regenerated cellulose/montmorillonite nanocomposite films via ionic liquids, Carbohydrate Polymers, 88(4), 1251– 1257

29. Wahit, M.U ., Akos, N.I., Laftah, W.A. (2012) Influence of natural fibers on the

mechanical properties and biodegradation of poly(lactic acid) and poly(μ-caprolactone) composites: A review. Polymer Composites, 33(7) p 1045-1053

30. Shaya Mahmoudian, Mat Uzir Wahit , Muhammad Imran, A. F. Ismail, and

Harintharavimal Balakrishnan (2012), A Facile Approach to Prepare RegeneratedCellulose/Graphene Nanoplatelets Nanocomposite Using Room-Temperature Ionic Liquid, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 12 (7), p 5233-5239.

31. Mazatusziha Ahmad, Mat Uzir Wahit , Mohammed Rafiq Abdul Kadir and Khairul

Zaman Mohd Dahlan (2012), Mechanical, Rheological, and Bioactivity Properties of Ultra High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene Bioactive Composites Containing Polyethylene Glycol and Hydroxyapatite, The Scientific World Journal, Volume 2012, Article ID 474851, 13 pages, doi:10.1100/2012/474851.

2011 32. Harintharavimal Balakrishnan, Azman Hassan, Muhammad Imran & Mat Uzir Wahit

(2011). Aging of Toughened Polylactic Acid Nanocomposites: Water Absorption, Hygrothermal Degradation and Soil Burial Analysis, Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 19(4), p 863–875.

33. Harintharavimal Balakrishnan, Muthmirah Ibrahim, Mat Uzir Wahit , Azman Hassan

(2011) Polypropylene/Organically Modified Sabah Montmorillonite Nanocomposites: Surface Modification and Nanocomposites Characterization, Polymer Composites Journal, 32(12), p 1927-1936.

2010 34. Harintharavimal Balakrishnan , Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit , A.A. Yussuf, Shamsul

Bahri Abdul Razak (2010). Novel toughened polylactic acid nanocomposite: Mechanical, thermal and morphological properties, Materials and Design, 31 (7), p 3289–3298

35. Harintharavimal Balakrishnan, Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit (2010). Mechanical,

Thermal, and Morphological Properties of Polylactic Acid/Linear Low Density Polyethylene Blends, Journal of Elastomer and Plastic, 42(3), p 223-239.

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36. Mazyiar Sabet ; Azman Hassan ; Mat Uzir Wahit ;Chantara T. Ratnam (2010). Mechanical, Thermal and Electrical Properties of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Irradiated by an Electron-Beam, Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 49(6), p 589 – 594

2009 37. M. U. Wahit , A. Hassan, Z. A. Mohd Ishak, T. Czigány (2009) Ethylene-octene

copolymer (POE) toughened polyamide 6/polypropylene nanocomposites:Effect of POE maleation. eXPRESS Polymer Letters, 3(5) p 309–319

2008 38. J.W. Lim, A. Hassan, A.R. Rahmat and M.U. Wahit (2008) Phase Morphology and

Mechanical Properties of Rubber Toughened Polypropylene: Nanocomposites: Effect of Elastomer Polarity. Journal Polymer–Plastics Technology and Engineering, 47(4), p 411 – 419

2007 39. Norhayani Othman, Azman Hassan, Abdul Razak Rahmat and Mat Uzir Wahit (2007)

Effect of compatibilizer types on properties of 70:30 polyamide 6/ polypropylene/MMT nanocomposites. International Journal of Polymeric Materials, 56 (9) p 893 – 909.

40. Norhayani Othman, Azman Hassan, Abdul Razak Rahmat and Mat Uzir Wahit (2007)

Preparation and Characterisation of Polyethylene-Octene Grafted Maleic Anhydride-Toughened 70:30 PA6/PP/MMT Nanocomposites. Polymers and Polymer Composites, 15(3) p. 217-228.

2006 41. Lim, J.W, A. Hassan, M. U. Wahit and A.R. Rahmat (2006) Rubber Toughened

Polypropylene Nanocomposite: Effect of Polyethylene Octene Copolymer on Mechanical Properties and Phase Morphology. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 99(6) p.3441-3450

42. J. W. Lim, A. Hassan, A. R. Rahmat and M. U. Wahit (2006) Morphology, thermal and

mechanical behaviour of polypropylene nanocomposites toughened with poly(ethylene-co-octene). Polymer International, 55(2), p 204-215.

43. J. W. Lim, A. Hassan, A. R. Rahmat and M. U. Wahit (2006) Mechanical behaviour

and fracture toughness evaluation of rubber toughened polypropylene Nanocomposites. Plastics, Rubber and Composites, 35(1), p 37-46

44. Wahit, M. U ., Hassan., A., Mohd Ishak, Z. A., Rahmat, A. R., Abu Bakar, A. (2006)

Morphology, Thermal and Mechanical behaviour of Ethylene Octene Copolymer Toughened Polyamide 6/Polypropylene Nanocomposites, Journal of Thermoplastics Composites Materials, 19(5), p 545-567

45. M.U. Wahit , A. Hassan, A.R. Rahmat, Z.A. Mohd Ishak (2006) Morphological and

Mechanical Properties of Rubber-Toughened Polyamide 6/Polypropylene Nanocomposites Prepared by Different Methods of Compounding. Journal of Elastomer and Plastic, 38(3) p 231-248

46. M.U. Wahit , A. Hassan, Z.A. Mohd Ishak, A.R. Rahmat, J.W. Lim (2006) Effect of

Organoclay and Ethylene-Octene Copolymer Inclusion on the Morphology and

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Mechanical Properties of Polyamide/Polypropylene Blends. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 25(9), p 933-954.

47. A.Hassan, N. Othman, M.U. Wahit , J.W. Lim, A.R. Rahmat, and Z.A.Mohd Ishak

(2006) Maleic Anhydride Polyethylene Octene Elastomer Toughened Polyamide 6 / Polypropylene Nanocomposites: Mechanical And Morphological Properties. Macromolecular Symposia, 239: p. 182-191.

48. Mat Uzir Wahit , Azman Hassan, Zainal Ariffin Mohd Ishak, Abdul Razak Rahmat,

Norhayani Othman (2006) The effect of rubber type and rubber functionality on the morphological and mechanical properties of rubber-toughened polyamide 6/polypropylene nanocomposites. Polymer Journal, 238(8) p.767-780.

2005 49. Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit and Ching Yern Chee (2005) Mechanical and

Morphological Properties of PP/LLPDE/NR Blends – Effects of Polyoctenamer. Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 44(7), p 1245-1256

50. M.U. Wahit , A. Hassan, Z.A. Mohd Ishak, A. Abu Bakar (2005) The effect of

polyethylene-octene elastomer on the morphological and mechanical properties of polyamide 6 / polypropylene nanocomposites, Polymers and Polymer Composites, 13(8), p 795-806.

2003 51. Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit, Ching Yern Chee (2003) Mechanical and

Morphological Properties of PP/NR/LLDPE Ternary Blend – Effect of HVA-2, Polymer Testing, 22: p.281-290

SCOPUS Journal : 2014

1. Siti Maizatul Farhain Salehuddin; Mat Uzir Wahit ; Mohammed Rafiq Abdul Kadir;

Eshamsul Sulaiman; Noor Hayaty Abu Kasim (2014) Mechanical and morphology properties of feather fiber composite for dental post application, Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences, 18(2) PP. 368-375.

2. Mohd Pahmi Bin Saiman; Md Saidin Bin Wahab; Mat Uzir Bin Wahit (2014) The effect of alkali treatment on impact strength of woven kenaf reinforced unsaturated polyester composite using vacuum infusion process, Applied Mechanics and Materials. 564 PP. 422-427

3. Alireza Fakhari; Abdul Razak Rahmat; Mat Uzir Wahit ; Yeong Shoot Kian (2014) Synthesis of new bio-based thermoset resin from palm oil, Advanced Materials Research. 931-932 PP. 78-82.

4. Nor Azwin Shukri; Zulkafli Ghazali; Nor Azillah Fatimah; Siti Fatahiyah Mohamad; Mat Uzir Wahit (2014) Physical, mechanical and oxygen barrier properties of antimicrobial active packaging based on ldpe film incorporated with sorbic acid, Advances in Environmental Biology, 8(3) PP 2748-2752.

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5. Haq, R.H.A., Bin Wahab, M.S., Wahit, M.U. (2014) Impact test and bioactivity properties of polycaprolactone (PCL) by addition of nano-montmorillonite (MMT) and hydroxyapatite (HA), Applied Mechanics and Materials 446-447 PP. 1129 - 1133

6. MP Bin Saiman, B Wahab, M Saidin, B Wahit, M Uzir (2014) The Effect of Yarn

Linear Density on Mechanical Properties of Plain Woven Kenaf Reinforced Unsaturated Polyester Composite, Applied Mechanics and Materials 465, 962-966

2013 7. Tham, W.H., Wahit, M.U. , Kadir, M.R.A., Wong, T.W., (2013). Mechanical and thermal

properties of biodegradable hydroxyapatite/poly(sorbitol sebacate malate) composites, Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology, 35 (1) , pp. 57-61

8. Abdul Haq, R.H., Wahab, M.S., Wahit, M.U.B. , (2013). Improvement of mechanical

properties of polycaprolactone (PCL) by addition of nano-montmorillonite (MMT) and hydroxyapatite (HA), Applied Mechanics and Materials, 315 , pp. 815-819

9. Saiman, M.P.B., Wahab, M.S.B., Wahit, M.U.B. (2013). The effect of compression

temperature and time on 2D woven kenaf fiber reinforced acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), Applied Mechanics and Materials, 315 , pp. 630-634

2011 10. Azman Hassan, Muhammad Imran, Mat Uzir Wahit , Harintharavimal Balakrishnan

(2011) Recent Developments in PA6/PP Nanocomposites Key Engineering Materials Vols. 471-472 (2011) pp 7-19

11. Muhamad Rasyidi Husin, Mat Uzir Wahit , Mohammed Rafiq Abdul Kadir, Wan Aizan

Wan Abd. Rahman (2011) Effect of Hydroxyapatite Reinforced High Density Polyethylene Composites on Mechanical and Bioactivity Properties Key Engineering Materials Vols. 471-472 (2011) pp 303-308

12. Navid Nematzadeh, Mat Uzir Wahit , Azman Hassan and Shaya Mahmoudian (2011)

Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polyamide 6 Nanocomposite Toughened with Epoxidised Natural Rubber-25 Key Engineering Materials Vols. 471-472 (2011) pp 518-523

13. Mazatusziha Ahmad, Mat Uzir Wahit , Mohamed Rafiq Abdul Kadir, Khairul Zaman

Mohd DahlanI (2011) Influence of Processing Aids and Hydroxyapatite As Fillers on Flow Behaviour and Mechanical Properties of Ultra Height Molecular Weight Polyethylene/High Density Polyethylene Composites Key Engineering Materials Vols. 471-472 (2011) pp 827-832

14. Ahmad Ramli Rashidi, Mat Uzir Wahit , Mohamed Ruslan AbdullahE (2011) Effect of

Coupling Agent on Mechanical and Boilogical Properties of Polyetheretherketone/Hydroxyapatite Boiactive Composite for Prosthetic Medical Device. Key Engineering Materials Vols. 471-472 (2011) pp 898-903

15. Amirhossein Goharian, Ahmad Ramli Rashidi, Mohd Rafiq Bin Kadir, Mohd Ruslan Bin

Abdullah, Mat Uzir Bin Wahit (2011) Development of Novel Polymer Composite

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Beam Using Ultrasonic Welding Process For Acetabular Cup Prosthesis. Key Engineering Materials Vols. 471-472 (2011) pp 945-950

16. Shaya Mahmoudian, Mat Uzir Wahit , A. A. Yussuf (2011) Preparation and Thermal

Properties of Cellulose/Layered Sillicate Montmorillonite Nanocomposites Prepared via Ionic Liquids. Key Engineering Materials Vols. 471-472 (2011) pp 786-791

17. Mohamad Zul Hilmey Bin Makmud, Yanuar Z. Arief, Mat Uzir Wahit (2011), Partial

Discharge Characteristics with Morphological Analysis and Tensile Properties of Linear Low-density Polyethylene-Natural Rubber Blends. International Journal on Electrical Engineering and Informatics, 3 (4), p 431-440

18. Khatereh Abron, Mat Uzir B. Wahit and Sobhan Bahraeian (2011) A study on thermal

and electrical properties of high density polyethylene/high density polyethylene grafted maleic anhydride/montmorillonite/polypyrrole blend, Scientific Research and Essays, Vol. 6(30), pp. 6285-6292

2009 19. Wahit M.U., Hassan A., Koay Y.F., Othman N., and Mokhtar M (2009). Toughening of

Polyamide 6 Nanocomposites: Effect of Organoclay and Maleic Anhydride Grafted Polyethylene Octene Loading on Morphology and Mechanical Properties, International Journal of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (IJMME), Vol. 4 (2009), No. 1, 76 -87.

NON INDEXED Journal(Refereed National Journal) : 1. Mazyiar Sabet, Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit , Chantara Thevy Ratnam (2009)

Thermal Characterization of Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) and Flammability Studies of AYH Filled Low Density Polyethylene. Journal of Industrial Technology, 18(1), 83-93.

2. H. Azman, W. Mat Uzir, Y. C. Ching and C. H. Azhari (2003) Effect of Linear Low

Density Polyethylene on The Mechanical Properties and Morphology of Polypropylene/Natural Rubber Blends. Journal of The Institute of Materials Malaysia,4(2): p. 3-18

3. Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit, Ng See How, Yee Joon Wee (2001) Effect of

Calcium Carbonate Fillers on Impact Properties of Copolymer Grade Polypropylene. Journal of Solid State Science and Technology, Malaysia, 9(1&2): p. 95-90.

4. Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit, Ng See How and Yee JoonWee (2000) Effect of

Calcium Carbonate Fillers on Impact Properties of Copolymer Grade Polypropylene Abstract Published in Special Issue of Solid State Materials Journal, November 2000

REFEREED INTERNATIONAL PROCEEDINGS/CONFERENCES

1. Nur Aimi Mohd Nasir, Hazleen Anuar, Mat Uzir Wahit, Sapuan Mohd Salit (2014)

Effect of Durian Skin Nanofibre (DSNF) on Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Polylactic Acid Biocomposites, International Conference on Advances in Materials

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and Manufacturing Engineering (ICAMME 2014), 19-20 December 2014, Tamil Nadu, India.

2. Nor Azwin Shukri, Zulkafli Ghazali, Nor Azillah Fatimah Othman, Siti Fatahiyah Mohamad, Mat Uzir Wahit (2014) A preliminary evaluation of radiation grafted polyethylene film with antimicrobial properties for active packaging application. International Conference on Material, Mechatronics, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering (ICMMMM 2014), 24-25 October 2014, Kuching, Malaysia.

3. Nor Azwin Shukri, Mat Uzir Wahit, Nor Azillah Fatimah Othman, Zulkafli Ghazali, and Nurul Azra Bakaruddin (2014) The effect of process parameter for graft copolymerization of sorbic acid onto polypropylene film by full factorial experimental design, XII International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Technologies (ICAMET 2014), 27 - 28 October 2014, Istanbul, Turkey.

4. N. I. Akos, M. U. Wahit A. A. Yussuf (2014) The effect of fiber load and compatibilization on biodegradation of novel composites of poly(ε-caprolactone)/poly(lactic acid), 3rd International Conference and Exhibition on Materials Science & Engineering, 6-8 October 2014, San Antonio, USA.

5. Zulkafli Ghazali, Nor Azwin Shukri, Nor Azillah Fatimah Othman, Siti Fatahiyah Mohamad, Mat Uzir Wahit, Olgun Güven (2014) Development of Active Packaging Film Via Radiation Induced Grafting with Antimicrobial Properties, Ionizing Radiation and Polymers Symposium (IRAP 2014), 5-9 October 2014, Jeju island, Korea.

6. Nurbaiti Abdul Hanida, Mat Uzir Wahitb, Qipeng Guo (2014) Effect of Vermiculite Content on Mechanical Properties of Regenerated Cellulose Nanocomposites via Ionic Liquids, Material Research Society of Indonesia Meeting (MRS-id 2014), 26-28 September 2014, Bali, Indonesia.

7. Nor Azwin Shukri, Zulkafli Ghazali, Nor Azillah Fatimah, Siti Fatahiyah Mohamad, Mat Uzir Wahit (2014) Physical, Mechanical and Oxygen Barrier Properties of Antimicrobial Active Packaging Based On LDPE Film Incorporated with Sorbic Acid, International Conference on Plastics, Rubber and Composites (ICPRC 2014), 20 - 21 June 2014, Langkawi, Malaysia.

8. Alireza Fakhari, Abdul Razak Rahmat, Mat Uzir Wahit and Yeong Shoot Kian (2014) Synthesising a New Bio-Based Thermoset Resin From Palm Oil, Khon Kaen University International Engineering Conference (KKU-IENC 2014), 27-29 March 2014, Khon Kaen, Thailand.

9. Mohd Pahmi Bin Saiman, Md Saidin Bin Wahab, Mat Uzir Bin Wahit (2014) The Effect of Fabric Weave on Tensile Strength of Woven Kenaf Reinforced Unsaturated Polyester Composite, International Colloqium on Textile Engineering, Fashion, Apparel, & Design 2014 (ICTEFAD2014), 7-8 April 2014, Bayview hotel, Penang, School of Industrial Technology, Faculty of Applied Science, UiTM

10. Zyad Salem Alsagayar, Alireza Fakhari, Abdul Razak Rahmat, Mat Uzir Wahit, Amirali

Khalili (2014) Curing and Mechanical Properties of Bio-Based Hybrid Thermoset Resins from Unsaturated Polyester and Acrylated Epoxidized Palm Oil.International Conference of Global Sustainability and Chemical Engineering (ISGSCE 2014), 20-22nd August 2014, UiTM, Shah Alam

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11. Nor Azwin Shukri, Zulkafli Ghazali, Nor Azillah Fatimah, Mat Uzir Wahit, Siti Fatahiyah,

Naurah Mat Isa (2013) A Preliminary Evaluation of Radiation Grafted Polyethylene Film for Antimicrobial Active Packaging Applications. International Conference on the Advancement of Materials and Nanotechnology (ICAMN 2013), 19-22 November 2013, Penang, Malaysia.

12. Behzad Abdi, Shukur Abu Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit, Umar Abdul Hanan (2013) Tensile and Flexural Properties of Recycled Glass Fibre Reinforced Polyester composite. International Conference on the Science and Engineering of Materials (ICoSEM 2013), Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia, 13-14 November 2013.

13. Siti Maizatul Farhain Salehuddin, Mat Uzir Wahit, Mohammed Rafiq Abdul Kadir, Eshamsul Sulaiman, Noor Hayaty Abu Kasim (2013), Feather Fiber Composite for Dental Post Application. Malaysian Polymer International Conference (MPIC 2013), Bangi, Putrajaya, 25-26 September 2013

14. Nor Azwin Shukri, Zulkafli Ghazali, Siti Fatahiyah Mohamad, Nor Azillah Fatimah Othman, Mat Uzir Wahit (2013) Radiation grafted polyolefin film with antimicrobial properties for active packaging applications: a preliminary evaluation. International Conference on the Advancement on the Materials and Nanotechnology, ICAMN III, PULAU PINANG,19-22 NOVEMBER 2013.

15. Soheilmoghaddam, M., & Wahit, M. U. (2013), Preparation And Properties of Halloysite Nanotubes/Regenerated Cellulose Nanocomposites via Ionic Liquid. 7th World Cogress on Biomimetics, Artificial Muscles and Nano-Bio (BAMN2013). August 26 to 30, 2013 in Jeju Island, Korea.

16. Nor Azwin Shukri, Zulkafli Ghazali, Nor Azillah Fatimah, Mat Uzir Wahit, Siti Fatahiyah and Naurah Mat Isa (2013) A Preliminary Evaluation of Radiation Grafted Polyethylene Film for Antimicrobial Active Packaging Applications. 4th International Conference For Young Chemists 2013, 30th January - 1st February 2013, Bayview Hotel, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.

17. A.A.A. Jamil, M. Kamarol, M. Mariatti, N. Bashir, Y.Z. Arief, M.H. Ahmad, M.A.M. Piah, M.U. Wahit . Electrical Performance of Silicone Rubber/Organo-Montmorillonite Nanocomposites Under High Voltage Application. 2012 IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy (PECON), Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, 2-5 December 2012.

18. Mohamad Zul Hilmey Makmud, Yanuar Z Arief, Mat Uzir Wahit. Ageing and Degradation Mechanism of Linear Low Density Polyethylene-Natural Rubber Compositesdue to Partial Discharge. 2012 IEEE International Conference on Power and Energy (PECON), Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, 2-5 December 2012.

19. Akos Noel Ibrahim, Mat Uzir Wahit , Rahmah Mohamed, Ahmad Abdirahman Yussuf. Comparative Studies of Mechanical Properties of Poly (E-caprolactone) and Poly(lactic acid) Blends Reinforced with natural Fibers. 8th Asian-Australian Conference on Composites Materials (ACCM-8), KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 6-8 November 2012.

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20. Alireza Deghani, Sara Madadi Ardekani, Mat Uzir Wahit , Azman Hassan, Mariam A. Al-Maadeed. Study on the Mechanical Properties and Crystallization Behavior of Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Reinforced Date Palm Leaf Fiber Montmorillonite Nanocomposites. 8th Asian-Australian Conference on Composites Materials (ACCM-8), KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 6-8 November 2012.

21. Sara Madadi Arkedani, Alireza Deghani, Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit , Mariam A.

Al-Maadeed. Study on Mechanical and Crystallization Behavior of Recycled Poly( terephthalate)/Newspaper Fiber/ Montmorillonite Nanocomposites. 8th Asian-Australian Conference on Composites Materials (ACCM-8), KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 6-8 November 2012.

22. Mohamad Al Hafiz Ibrahim, Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit , Munirah Mokhtar.

Polypropylene/Poly(acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) Nanocomposites: Effects of Montmorillonite and Polypropylene Grafted Maleic Anhydride on Mechanical and Morphology Properties. 8th International Materials Technology Conference and Exhibition (IMTCE 2012), Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa, Selangor, Malaysia, 9-12 July 2012.

23. Shaya Mahmoudian, Mat Uzir Wahit . Regenerated Cellulose/Graphene

Nanocomposite Films with Enhanced Mechanical Properties. 8th International Materials Technology Conference and Exhibition (IMTCE 2012), Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa, Selangor, Malaysia, 9-12 July 2012.

24. Tuck Whye Wong, Mat Uzir Wahit , Mohammed Rafiq Abdul Kadir, Weng Hong Tham,

Synthesis and characterization of novel hydroxyapetite / polyxylitol-co-dodecandiote composite. 7th ECNP 2012 Conference and/or the 5th Young Scientist Conference and the 9th ECNP Short Course, Prague, Chech Republic, 22-24 April 2012

25. Weng Hong Tham, Mat Uzir Wahit , Mohammed Rafiq Abdul Kadir, Tuck Whye Wong

Biodegradable poly(sorbitol sebacate malate): mechanical and thermal properties, 7th ECNP 2012 Conference and/or the 5th Young Scientist Conference and the 9th ECNP Short Course. Prague, Chech Republic, 22-24 April 2012

26. Akos Noel Ibrahim, Mat Uzir Wahit , Rahmah Mohamed. Oil Palm Fiber Reinforced

Poly (E-Caprolactone) and Poly(Lactic Acid) Composites: Effect on Mechanical Properties. Asian International Conference on Materials, Minerals and Polymer (MAMIP 2012), Vistana Hotel, Penang, 23-24 March 2012.

27. Hamed Nouparvar, Azman Hassan, Zurina Mohammad, Mat Uzir Wahit . The Effect of

Organoclay Contens on the Mechanical Properties Rubber Toughned Polyamide 6 Nanocomposites. Asian International Conference on Materials, Minerals and Polymer (MAMIP 2012), Vistana Hotel, Penang, 23-24 March 2012.

28. Khatereh Abron, Mat Uzir Wahit , Sobhan Bahraeian. Effect of Polypyrrole on the

Morphology, Mechanical and Electrical Properties of High Density Polyethylene/Montmorillonite Nanocomposites. Asian International Conference on Materials, Minerals and Polymer (MAMIP 2012), Vistana Hotel, Penang, 23-24 March 2012.

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29. Alireza Deghani, Mat Uzir Wahit , Azman Hassan, Mariam A. Al-Maadeed, Sara Madadi Ardekani.Study on the Mechanical Properties of Recycled Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Reinforced Date Palm Fiber Composite. Asian International Conference on Materials, Minerals and Polymer (MAMIP 2012), Vistana Hotel, Penang, 23-24 March 2012.

30. Tham Weng Hong, Mat Uzir Wahit , Mohammed Rafiq Abdul Kadir, Wong Tuck Whye

(2011) Biodegradable hydroxyapatite/poly(sorbitol sebacate malate) composites: Mechanical and thermal properties, Thailand Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry International Conference (TIChE 2011), 10-11 November 2011, Prince of Songkla University International Convention Center, Songkhla, Thailand.

31. Mohamad Al Hafiz Bin Ibrahim, Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit, Munirah Mokhtar

(2011), Impact Properties and Chemical Resistance Analysis of Polypropylene/Poly(Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) Blends. Malaysia Polymer International Conference (MPIC 2011), Equatorial Hotel, Bangi-Putrajaya, 19-20 October 2011.

32. Nur Shazrynda Binti Md Shahrodin, Abdul Razak Bin Rahmat, Azman Hassan, Agus

Arsad, Mat Uzir Wahit (2011), Synthesis and Characterization of Casava Starch Nano-crystal As a Biodegradable Nano-scale Reinforcement For Green Polyvinyl Alcohol And Polyvinyl Acetate Compound. Malaysia Polymer International Conference (MPIC 2011), Equatorial Hotel, Bangi-Putrajaya, 19-20 October 2011.

33. Shaya Mahmoudian, Mat Uzir Wahit , A. F. Ismail (2011), Gas Barrier Properties of

Regenerated Cellulose/Montmorillonite Nanocomposite Films Prepared With Ionic Liquids. Malaysia Polymer International Conference (MPIC 2011), Equatorial Hotel, Bangi-Putrajaya, 19-20 October 2011.

34. Shaya Mahmoudian, Mat Uzir Wahit , A.F. Ismail, Harintharavimal Balakrishnan, Muhammad Imran and Do Hyun Kim, Regenerated Cellulose/Montmorillonite Nanocomposite Fibers Prepared with the ionic liquid 1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium Acetate, The 9th International Nanotech Symposium & Exhibition in Korea (Nano Korea 2011), 24-26 August 2011, Kintex, Korea.

35. Shaya Mahmoudian, Mat Uzir Wahit , A.F. Ismail, Muhammad Imran, and

Harintharavimal Balakrishnan, A Facile Approach to Prepare Regenerated Cellulose/Graphene Nanocomposite using Room-Temperature Ionic Liquid, , The 9th International Nanotech Symposium & Exhibition in Korea (Nano Korea 2011), 24-26 August 2011, Kintex, Korea.

36. Shaya Mahmoudian, Mat Uzir Wahit , A. A. Yussuf and Navid Nematzadeh,

Preparation and Thermal Properties of Cellulose/Layered Silicate Montmorillonite Nanocomposites Prepared via Ionic Liquids, Eighth International Conference on Composite Science and Technology (ICCST8), 22-24 March 2011, Novotel Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

37. Makmud, M.Z.H., Sayuti, A., Arief, Y.Z., Wahit, M.U. (2011), Insulating performance of

LLDPE/natural rubber blends by studying partial discharge characteristics and tensile properties Proceedings of the 2011 International Conference on Electrical Engineering

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and Informatics, ICEEI2011,art.no.6021551, ISBN:978-145770752-0 DOI: 10.1109/ICEEI.2011.6021551

38. Suffiyana Akhbar, Mat Uzir Wahit and Nadia Kamarrudin (2010), Effect of

Compatibilizer and Organoclay on Mechanical Properties of Polyamide6/High Density Polyethylene, World Engineering Congress (WEC 2010)-Conference on Advanced Processes and Material, Venue: Kuching Sarawak, 2-5 August 2010, ISBN 978-983-4357-19-1

39. Navid Nematzadeh, Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit and Shaya Mahmoudian

(2010),Toughening of Polyamide 6 Nanocomposite with Epoxidised Natural Rubber-25, 3rd International Graduate Conference on Engineering, Science and Humanities (IGCESH) School of Graduate Studies, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2– 4 November 2010

40. Shaya Mahmoudian, Mat Uzir Wahit , A. A. Yussuf, Navid Nematzadeh, and

Harintharavimal Balakrishnan (2010), Preliminary Studies on Cellulose/Montmorillonite Nanocomposites Prepared via Ionic Liquids, 3rd International Graduate Conference on Engineering, Science and Humanities (IGCESH) School of Graduate Studies, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2– 4 November 2010

41. Azman Hassan, Harintharavimal Balakrishnan, Mat Uzir Wahit (2010) Water

Absorption and Hygrothermal Degradation Properties of Polylactic acid/Montmorillonite Nanocomposites, PRIM Golden Jubilee International Polymer Conference, 16-17 March 2010, Sunway Resort and Spa, Selangor.

42. Azman Hassan, Harintharavimal Balakrishnan, Mat Uzir Wahit (2009) Preparation

and Characterization of LLDPE-toughened Polylactic acid, Asian Workshop of Polymer Processing (AWPP 2009),1-4 December 2009, G Hotel, Pulau Pinang.

43. Azman Hassan, Harintharavimal Balakrishnan, Mat Uzir Wahit (2009) Mechanical and

Dynamic Mechanical Properties of LLDPE-toughened Polylactic acid Nanocomposites, Malaysia Polymeric International Conference (MPIC 2009), 21-22 October 2009, Palm Garden Hotel IOI Resort, Putrajaya.

44. M.U. Wahit , A. Hassan, Z.A. Mohd Ishak (2006) The toughness enhancement of

polyamide 6 / polypropylene nanocomposites using polyethylene-octene elastomer. International Malaysia-Japan Plastics Conference, 10-11th May 2006, Kuala Lumpur

45. A.Hassan, N. Othman, M.U. Wahit , J.W. Lim, A.R. Rahmat, and Z.A.Mohd Ishak

(2005) Maleic Anhydride Polyethylene Octene Elastomer Toughened Polyamide 6 / Polypropylene Nanocomposites: Mechanical And Morphological Properties. Proceeding of the 8th Polymers for Advanced Technologies International Symposium, Budapest, Hungary, 13-16 September 2005.

46. N. Othman, A. Hassan , A.R. Rahmat, M.U. Wahit , Rubber-Toughened Polyamide 6 /

Polypropylene Nanocomposites: The effect of maleated polyethylene-octene elastomer on the morphological and mechanical properties. International Conference and Exhibition on Macromolecular Science and Its impact on Industries (MCC 2004), 27th – 29th Sept 2004, Sunway, Kuala Lumpur

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47. J.W. Lim, A. Hassan, M.U. Wahit and A.R. Rahmat (2004) Rubber Toughened

Polypropylene Nanocomposite: Effect of Compatibilizer Content on Phase Morphology and Mechanical Properties. International Conference and Exhibition on Macromolecular Science and Its impact on Industries (MCC 2004), 27th – 29th Sept 2004, Sunway, Kuala Lumpur.

48. M.U. Wahit , Z.A. Mohd Ishak, A. Hassan, J.W. Lim, A. Abu Bakar (2004) The Effect of

Polyethylene-Octene Elastomer Content on The Mechanical Properties and Morphological of Polyamide 6/Polypropylene Blends. Conference proceeding of 4th International Materials Technology Conference & Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur, 23th-25th March 2004. p. 144-150

REFEREED NATIONAL PROCEEDINGS/CONFERENCES

1. Noor Fadzliana Ahmad Sharif, Zurina Mohamad, Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit (2010), Mechanical and Morphological Studies of PA6/Halloysite Nanotubes Nanocomposites, National Seminar of Polymeric Materials (NSPM 2010), 8-10 November 2010, Langkawi, Kedah.

2. Ahmad Ramli Rashidi, Mat Uzir Wahit , Mohamed Ruslan Abdullah (2010), Evaluation

On Mechanical Properties Of Polyetheretherketone/Hydroxyapatite Bioactive Composite For Load Bearing Bone Analogue (2010), National Seminar Of Polymeric Materials (NSPM 2010), 8-10 November 2010, Langkawi, Kedah.

3. H. Nouparvar, A. Hassan, M.U. Wahit , Z. Mohammad (2010), Mechanical and

Thermal Properties of Rubber Toughened PA6 Nanocomposites, National Seminar of Polymeric Materials (NSPM 2010), 8-10 November 2010, Langkawi, Kedah.

4. Harintharavimal Balakrishnan, Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit (2008), Flexural and

thermal properties of LLDPE toughened PLA nanocomposites, National Seminar of Polymeric Materials, 26-27 November 2008 (NSPM, 2008), Penang

5. Muthmirah Ibrahim, Mat Uzir Wahit , Azman Hassan (2008), Surface Modification and

Characterization of Sabah-Montmorillonite Using Cationic Surfactant Octadecylammonium, National Seminar of Polymeric Materials, 26-27 November 2008 (NSPM, 2008), Penang.

6. Harintharavimal Balakrishnan, Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit (2008), Preliminary

Studies on Montmorillonite (MMT) Filled Polylactic Acid/LLDPE Nanocomposites. Regional Annual Fundamental Science Seminar (RAFSS 2008), 27-29 May 2008, Ibnu Sina Institute, UTM, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

7. Mazyiar Sabet, Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit (2007),Thermal and Flammability

Properties of Aluminium Trihydrate Filled LDPE (2007). Vth National Symposium on Polymeric Materials 2007 (NSPM 2007 )27-28 Nov 2007, UniKL, Kuala Lumpur.

8. Norhayani Othman, Azman Hassan, Abdul Razak Rahmat and Mat Uzir Wahit (2006)

Preliminary Studies On Maleated Polyethylene-Octene Elastomer Modified Polyamide

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6 / Polypropylene (70:30) Nanocomposites. VIth National Symposium on Polymeric Materials 2006 (NSPM 2006 )13-14 December 2006, Subang Jaya, Malaysia.

9. M.U. Wahit , A. Hassan, Y.F. Koay, N. Othman and M.Mokhtar (2006) Toughening

Polyamide 6 Nanocomposites With Maleic Anhydride Grafted Polyethylene Octene .VIth National Symposium on Polymeric Materials 2006 (NSPM 2006 )13-14 December 2006, Subang Jaya, Malaysia

10. N. Othman, A. Hassan, A.R. Rahmat, M.U. Wahit (2005) Effect of POE and POE-g-

MA on Impact and Tensile Properties of Polyamide Nanocomposites. National Symposium of Polymeric Materials 2005, 23rd -24th August 2005, Bangi, Selangor.

11. M.U. Wahit, A. Hassan, A.R. Rahmat, J.W. Lim (2004) Studies on the Effect of

Polyethylene Octene Elastomer on Polypropylene Nanocomposites: Mechanical Properties and Phase Morphology. Proceeding of 13rd. Scientific Conference and 14th. Annual General Meeting of the Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia, 13-15th December 2004, Bangi, Selangor, p.333-343

12. N. Othman, A. Hassan, A.R. Rahmat, M.U. Wahit (2004) Rubber-Toughened PA6/PP

nanocomposites: Compatibilizing effect on the morphological and mechanical properties. Proceeding of National Post Graduate Colloquium (NAPCOL 2004), 8th – 9th December, Penang p. 70-76.

13. M.U. Wahit , J.W. Lim, A. Hassan, Z.A. Mohd Ishak (2004) PA6/PP blends

nanocomposites: The effect of blend ratio on the mechanical properties. Proceeding of National Post Graduate Colloquium (NAPCOL 2004), 8th – 9th December 2004, Penang, p. 96-104

14. J.W. Lim, A. Hassan, M.U. Wahit and A.R. Rahmat (2004) The Effect of Organoclay

on Mechanical, Thermal Properties and Morphology of Rubber Toughened Polypropylene Nanocomposites. Proceeding of National Postgraduate Colloquium on Materials, Minerals & Polymers (MAMIP 2004), 7th-8th Oct. 2004, Penang, p.188-195

15. M.U. Wahit , A. Hassan, Z.A. Mohd Ishak, A.R. Rahmat, J.W. Lim, N. Othman (2004)

The effect of melt intercalation technique on the morphological and mechanical properties of rubber-toughened polyamide 6/polypropylene nanocomposites. Proceeding of National Postgraduate Colloquium on Materials, Minerals & Polymers (MAMIP 2004), 7th-8th Oct. 2004, Penang, p.37-45

16. Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit and Abdul Razak Rahmat (2003) Facing the

Challenges of AFTA: The Role of Universities and Research Institutions in the Development of Plastics Industry in Malaysia. “Polymer Industry: Gearing Towards AFTA and WTO” PRIM seminar, Shah Alam, 15th March 2003.

17. Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit and Ching Yern Chee (2002) Effect of LLDPE on

Impact, Flexural and Morphological Properties PP/NR Blend. Proceed. 11th. Scientific Conference, Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia, Johor Bahru, 17th-18th December 2002

18. Azman Hassan, Mohd Haisha, Mat Uzir Wahit, Sivaneswaran (2001) Mechanical

Properties of PP/LLDPE/ENR 50 Blend- Effect of Trans-Polyoctenamer Compatibilizer.

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Proceed. of National Polymer Symposium 2001. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi,2nd-3rd October 2001 p. 296-305.

19. Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit, Ng See How And Yee Joon Wee (2000) Effect Of

Calcium Carbonate Fillers On Impact Properties of Copolymer Grade Polypropylene. National Conference On Solid State Materials, Johor Bharu, November 2000. Organized by UTM.

20. Ching Yern Chee, Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit ( 2000) Mechanical Properties of

PP/PE/Natural Rubber Blend: A Preliminary Study. Proceed, of National Symposium on Polymeric Materials 2000. USM, Penang, 1st-2nd June 2000, p. 120-128.

21. Mat Uzir Wahit and Hanizam Sulaiman (1998) Study of the Effect of Geometrical

Parameters on the Repair Efficiency of Composite. Proceed of Regional Conference On Polymeric Materials. USM, Penang, 10th-11th November 1998, p. 67-75.

SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS

1. Introduction to Polymer Materials, organized by CEPP, UTM (6-7th February 2001) 2. Introduction to Polymer Technology, organized by CEPP, UTM (13-14th March 2001) 3. Design and Testing of Composite Products 2003, organized by Composites Centre,

PUSKOM, UTM (18-19 Feb 2003). 4. GFRP Composite Technology Courses for IKBN Staff organized by CENFED,

Universiti Malaysia Pahang and Composites Center (PUSKOM), UTM (21-25th May 2007)

5. Fibreglass Boat Constructions organized by Marine Technology Laboratory and

Composite Centre, UTM, UTM JB(18-22nd June 2007) 6. Advance Polymer Composite Courses for MPJBT Staff and contractor organized by

MPJBT (Johor Bahru Central City Council) (3rd July 2007). 7. Mould Making and Wet Lay Up Method organized by Center for Composites, UTM, KL.

17-18 Oktober 2011. 8. Introduction to Composites Materials & Proceses organized by Center for Composites,

UTM, JB. 14-18 November 2011. 9. Advanced Green Composites by Centre for Composites, UTM, JB. 7-20 Mei 2012.

THESIS

1. Mat Uzir Wahit “ Rubber-Toughened Polyamide 6/Polypropylene Nanocomposites : Mechanical, Thermal and Morphological Properties” PhD thesis , USM, 2006.

2. Mat Uzir Wahit “ The Effect of Geometrical Parameters on the Repair Efficiency of

Glass Fibre Reinforced Composites”. MSc thesis , UTM, 1998.

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BOOK CHAPTER As Editor

1. Advances in polymer nanocomposites (2014), Penerbit UTM (in press) Chapter in Book

1. Shaya Mahmoudian, Mat Uzir Wahit and A.F. Ismail "Gas Barrier Properties of Regenerated Cellulose/Montmorillonite Nanocomposite Films Prepared with Ionic Liquids" (2013) in 'Progress in Polymer Research, Vol. 2, “Emerging Polymers for Novel Applications” Polymer Research Center (PORCE) DPP-2013-034 Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor D.E., Malaysia.

2. Mohamad Al Hafiz Ibrahim, Azman Hassan, Mat Uzir Wahit and Munirah Mokhtar

(2013) “Impact Property Changes and Chemical Resistance Analysis of Polypropylene/ Poly(Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) Blends” in 'Progress in Polymer Research, Vol. 2, “Emerging Polymers for Novel Applications” Polymer Research Center (PORCE) DPP-2013-034 Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor D.E., Malaysia.

3. Mohammad Soheilmoghaddam, Mat Uzir Wahit and Harintharavimal Balakrishnan (2014) “Recent Developments in Montmorillonite and Sepiolite Filled Regenerated Cellulose Nanocomposites: Characterizations and Properties” in “Polymer-Matrix Composites: Types, Applications and Performance” Editors: Rakesh Kumar, Nova Publisher

4. Mohd Pahmi Bin Saiman, Md Saidin Bin Wahab, Mat Uzir Bin Wahit (2014) “The Effect of Fabric Weave on Tensile Strength of Woven Kenaf Reinforced Unsaturated Polyester Composite” in Proceedings of the International Colloquium in Textile Engineering, Fashion, Apparel and Design 2014 (ICTEFAD 2014), Editors: Mohd Rozi Ahmad, Mohamad Faizul Yahya, Springer (accepted in press)

5. Shaya Mahmoudian, Mat Uzir Wahit (2014) “Regenerated cellulose/montmorillonite

nanocomposite fibers prepared with ionic liquid 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate” in Advances in Polymer Nanocomposites (2014), Editor: Mat Uzir wahit, Penerbit UTM (accepted in press)

6. Mat Uzir Wahit, Azman Hassan, Mohd Haisha, Sivaneswaran (2014) Mechanical

properties of polypropylene / linear densisty polyethylene/epoxidized natural rubber 50 blend - effect of trans-polyoctenamer compatibilizer” in properties of polymer blend, Editor: Zurina Mohammad, Penerbit UTM (accepted in press)

7. Alwthinani Sarhan Abdullah, Norhayani Othman, Mat Uzir Wahit (2014) “Effect of

PANI/Epoxy Coating on the Corrosion Resistance of 304 Stainless Steel And Bs 1387 Carbon Steel” in Current Research in Polymer Composites, Editor: Norhayani Othman, Penerbit UTM (accepted in press)

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8. Mazatusziha Ahmad, Mat Uzir Wahit, Mohammed Rafiq Abdul Kadir, Khairul Zaman Mohd Dahlan (2014) “Mechanical, Morphological and Bioactivity Properties of Hydroxyapatite Reinforced Ultra High Molecular Weight Bioactive Composites” in Current Research in Polymer Composites, Editor: Norhayani Othman, Penerbit UTM (accepted in press)

9. Mohammad Soheilmoghaddam, Mat Uzir Wahit, Shaya Mahmoudian, Nurbaiti Abdul Hanid (2014) “Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Bio Regenerated Cellulose Nanocomposite Films Based on Halloysite Nanotube, Sepiolite and Montmorillonite” in Current Research in Polymer Composites, Editor: Norhayani Othman, Penerbit UTM (accepted in press)

EDITED BOOK (Editor/Reviewer for Book/Proposal)

1. Book: Panel of evaluation for the manuscript entitle “Asas Polimer” by Universiti Malaysia Perlis (June 2010)

2. Book Chapter: Modification of Impact Property of Crosslinked HDPE/EPDM

Nanocomposites via Electron Beam, N.A. Jamal, H. Anuar and S.B.A. Razak International Islamic University Malaysia and Rubber Research Institute Malaysia, Book Chapter by IIUM Press Office, International Islamic University Malaysia (August 2011).

3. Book Chapter: Fatigue and Fracture in PVC/CaCO3 Nanocomposites, Noor,asikin

Samat, Indra Kemal, Robert Burford, Alan Whittle and Mark Hoffman, International Islamic University Malaysia & University of New South Wales, Book Chapter by IIUM Press Office, International Islamic University Malaysia (August 2011).

4. Proposal: Use Of Jatropha Oil Base Epoxy/Nanomaterial Composite As Surface Protection Coating Material Of Polyolefin Film, University Malaya, High Impact Research (HIR) Grant Proposal, Ching Yern Chee (Dec 2011)

5. Book: Pengenalan Pemprosesan Termoplastik. Universiti Malaysia Perlis (January

2012) 6. Book: Sifat-sifat Mekanikal Polimer: Teori dan Praktikal. Universiti Malaysia Perlis

(October 2012) (Editor/Reviewer for Journal/Proceeding)

International

1. Nanocomposites fibers of poly(ethylene terephthalate) with monmorillonite and mica, Authors not available. Polymer International (2005).

2. Synthesis and Properties of Poly(butylene succinate)/Epoxy Group Functionalized

Organoclay, Authors not available, Polymer International (2006). 3. Structure and Properties of Epoxidized Natural Rubber / Organoclay Nanocomposites,

Xiaoping Wang, Demin Jia, Yukun Chen. Mei Chen. Polymer International (2007).

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4. SBS nanocomposites as toughening agent for Polypropylene. Silva, Patrícia; Jacobi,

Marly ; Barbosa, Ronilson; Coutinho, Paulo; Oliveira, Ricardo; Mauler, Raquel S. Polymer Bulletin (2009).

5. Mechanical Properties And Structure Development In Poly(Butylene

Succinate)/Organo-Montmorillonite Nanocomposites Under Uniaxial Cold Rolling, Y.J. Phua, W.S. Chow, Z.A. Mohd. Ishak, eXPRESS Polymer Letters (July 2010)

6. Thermal Properties And Fracture Toughness Of Poly (Lactic Acid) (Pla) Plasticized

With Ethylene Acrylate Copolymer, Zaid Aws Ali, Razaina Mat Taib, Zainal Arifin Mohd. Ishak, World Engineering Congress 2010, 2nd – 5th August 2010, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia Conference on Advanced Processes and Materials

7. Development Of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate/Epoxidized Natural Rubber/Carbon

Nanotubes Blend. Norazlina Mohamad Yatim1faridah Yusof 1, Chantara Thevy Ratnam2, Iis Sopyan, World Engineering Congress 2010, 2nd – 5th August 2010, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia Conference on Advanced Processes and Materials

8. Low Velocity Impact Response On Thermoplastic Honeycomb Core Sandwich

Structure With Aluminum Skin, Sawal Nurashikin, Md. Akil Hazizan, World Engineering Congress 2010, 2nd – 5th August 2010, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia Conference on Advanced Processes and Materials

9. Effect Of Temperature On Thermoplastic Honeycomb Core Sandwich Structure Under

Impact Loading, Sawal Nurashikin, Md. Akil Hazizan, A.M. Muhammad Abrar, World Engineering Congress 2010, 2nd – 5th August 2010, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia Conference on Advanced Processes and Materials

10. Effect Of Pro-Degradant Additives On Thermal Properties Of Polypropylene Films.

Noor Zalikha Mohamed Islam*,Nadras Othman, Zulkifli Ahmad, Hanafi Ismail, World Engineering Congress 2010, 2nd – 5th August 2010, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia Conference on Advanced Processes and Materials

11. Organoclay localization in polyamide 6/ ethylene-butene copolymer grafted maleic

anhydride blends: The effect of different types of modifiers, S. Gomari, I. Ghasemi*, M. Karrabi, H. Azizi, Journal of Polymer Research (2011)

12. Tailoring of chlorobutyl rubber nanocomposites using solvent interaction parameters.

Saritha. A, Kuruvilla Joseph, Polymer International (April 2011) 13. Preparation and Characterization of poly(hydroxyurethane)/vermiculite

nanocomposites via in-situ polymerization, Lu, Dan Tang, Zhaobin, Polymer International (May 2011)

14. Toughening of Polyamide-6 With a Maleic anhydride functionalized Acrylonitrile-

Styrene - Butyl Acrylate Copolymer, Zhenguo Liu, Yunjiao Deng, Ye Han, Ming Chen, Shulin Sun, Chunlei Cao, Chao Zhou and Huixuan Zhang, Polymer International (July 2011)

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15. Effects of Maleated-PLA Compatibilizer on the Properties of Poly(Lactic Acid)/Halloysite Clay Composites, W.L. Tham, P.C. Seow, W.S. Chow, Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials (Dec 2011)

16. Comparison in Properties between Natural Rubber Filled with Defatted Rice bran, Clay

and Calcium Carbonate, D. Moonchai, N. Moryadee and N. Poosodsang, Maejo International, Journal of Science and Technology (Dec 2011)

17. Effect of PLA Crystallization on the Structure of Biomimetic Composites of PLA and

Clay, Luciano F. Boesel, Matthjis de Geus, Linda Thonu-Meyer, Journal Appleid Polymer Science ( July 2012)

18. Mechanical, Thermal and Barrier Properties of nanocomposites Based on

Poly(butylenes siccinate)/ Thermoplastic Starch Blends Containing Different Types of Nanoclay, p. Boonprasith, J. Wootthikanokkkhan, N. Nimitsiriwat, Journal of Applied Polymer Science ( Oct 2012)

19. Mechanical, Thermal and Morphological Propertiies of Poly(lactic Acid)/ Epoxidized

Natural Rubber Blends, Mohd Bijarimi, Sahrim Ahmad, Rozaidi Rasid, Journal of Elastomer and Plastics (Dec 2012)

20. Degradation Effect of Different Environments on Characteristics of Calcium Carbonate

Reinforced Polyethylene, Alpay Tamer Erturk, Tulin Sahin, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites (Dec 2012)

21. Preparation and Characterization of PET/CaCO3 Nanocomposites, Wei Gao, Xu Zhao,

Xiaoyu Ma, Yan Liu, Zichen Wang, Yanchao Zhu, Polymer International (Dec 2012) 22. Effect of Fibre Spinning Conditions On the Electrical Properties of Cellulose and

Carbon Nanotube Composite Fibres Spun Using Ionic Liquid As A Benign Solvent, Chenchen Zhu, Jinhu Chen, Koziol Krzysztof, Jeffrey W Gilman, Paul Trulove, and Sameer S Rahatekar eXPRESS Polymer Letters (2013)

23. Effect of NR/ENR-50 (90/10) on Dielectric Properties and Crystallization of

Metallocene Linear Low Density Polyethylene, I. M. Alwaan, A. Hassan, M. A. M. Plah (2013)

24. Biodegradable Poly (Butylene Succinate) Reinforced by Thermal Expanded

Vermiculite through Melt Intercalation, Jian Hong, Weidong Zhou, Jun Liu, Xiaowei Wang, Wei Zhang, Junhui Ji, Journal of Applied Polymer Science (2013)

25. Biocomposites Using Waste Whole Whole Chicken Feathers and Thermoplastic

Matrices, Fernando Carrillo, Ahmed Rahhali, Xavier Colom, F. Javier Cañavate, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites (June 2013)

26. Optical Properties of Cellulose Derivatives Blend Film Carrying a Chalcogenide

Material, Mostafa. I. Abd-Elrahmana, Mahrous O. Ahmedb, Jelan A. Abdel-Aleemb, Cellulose (2013)

27. Blends of Poly(lactic acid) / LLDPE with Liquid Natural Rubber, Mohd Bijarimi Mat

Piah, Sahrim Ahmad, Rozaidi Rasid, Journal of Elastomers and Plastics (March 2013)

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28. Preliminary Study on Pulping of Rice Straw in [(C2H5)3NH][HSO4] Ionic Liquid,

Manman Tang, Xuemei Han, Yu Deng, Carbohydrate Polymers (Jan 2014) 29. Exploring Nanocrystalline Cellulose As The Green Alternative of Carbon Black In

Natural Rubber/butadiene Rubber/styrene-butadiene Rubber Blends, W. J. Chen, J. Gu, eXPRESS Polymer Letters (Jan 2014)

30. Characterization of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch and Glass Fibre Reinforced Recycled

Polypropylene Hybrid Composites, M. Rivai, A. Gupta, M. R. Islam and M. D. H. Beg, Fibers and Polymers (Jan 2014)

31. Properties of Silanized Nypa Fruticans Filled Polylactic Acid/Recycled Low Density

Polyethylene Biocomposites, M. Syahmie Rasidi, H. Salmah, P.L. Teh, Polymer Engineering & Science (March 2014)

32. Surface Modification Of Halloysite Nanotubes With L-Lactic Acid: An Effective Route

To High-Performance Poly(L-Lactide) Nanocomposites, Wan Xu, Binghong Luo, Wei Wen, Weijing Xie, Xiaoying Wang, Mingxian Liu, Changren Zhou, Journal of Applied Polymer Science (Apr 2014)

33. A review of nanocellulose enhanced polymer composites and its derivatives, Hon-

Meng Ng, Lee Tin Sin, Tiam-Ting Tee, Soo-Tueen Bee, Chong-Yu Low, A. R. Rahmat, Carbohydrate Polymer (August 2014)

34. Investigation on tensile behaviour of gongura fiber made hybrid polymer matrixComposite, S.Viswanath1,a*, G. Venkatachalam, Fibers and Polymers, (August 2014)

35. Characterization of ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) nanocomposites based on unmodified sepiolite, Hossein Cheraghi Bidsorkhi, Hossein Adelnia, Zurina Mohamad, Nima Moazeni, Journal of Materials Science (July 2014)

36. Mechanism of toughening in rubber toughened Polyolefin-A review, Bishnu .P.Panda,

Smita Mohanty, Sanjay K.Nayak, Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids (June 2014)

37. Morphology and properties of polypropylene/ethylene–octane copolymer/clay nanocomposites with double compatibilizers, Sedigheh Bagheri-Kazemabada and Biqiong Chenb, Polymers for Advanced Technologies (August 2014)

National (Malaysia)

1. Polyamide 6/polypropylene/organoclay nanocomposites: influence of organoclay and compatibilizer on tensile and morphology properties, Authors not available. Jurnal Teknologi (2003).

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2. Cure characteristics and mechanical properties of natural rubber/organoclay nanocomposites, Authors not available. Jurnal Teknologi (2003).

3. Stress-strain, morphological and rheological properties of radiation-crosslinked

PVC/ENR blend, Authors not available . Malaysian Polymer Journal (2006). 4. The flexural and morphology properties of a-alumina filled epoxy composites, Authors

not available. Malaysian Polymer Journal (2006). 5. Evaluating The Degradation of Poly-β-(hydroxybutyrate) and Poly- β -

(hydroxybutyrate-co- β -valerate) Blended with Cellulose Triacetate, Authors not available. Malaysian Polymer Journal (2006).

6. Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Poly(Butylene Terephthalate/ Organo-MMT

Nanocomposites, Chow WS. Malaysian Polymer Journal (2007). 7. LDPE-Nanoclay composites: The effect of poly(acrylic acid) on the tensile properties,

morphology and water absorption, Supri A.G., Salmah H., Hazwan K. Malaysian Polymer Journal (2008).

8. Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Conductive Polymer Composites based on

Polystyrene, M.Zafar Iqbal, G.M. Mamoor, Tariq Bashir , M.Shafiq Irfan, M. Bilal Manzoor. Malaysian Polymer Journal (2008).

9. The Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Composites Based on Self-Reinforced

Polypropylene, Hoo Tien Kuan, Wesley Cantwell And Md. Akil Hazizan. Malaysian Polymer Journal (2008).

10. Manufacturing Process and Trouble Shooting of Plastics Injection Moulding Products

Using Moldflow Software, Authors not available. Jurnal Teknologi (June 2011)

11. Preparation of Glass Fiber, Wollastonite Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composite: Mechanical Properties, M. Ashok Kumar, G. Ramachandra Reddy, K.R. Vishnu Mahesh, Malaysian Polymer Journal (Feb 2012)

EXPERT REPORT (Final Report Research)

1. Mechanical Properties and Morphology of Polyethylene (PE) and modified Polyethylene (mPE) blended with Polyamide (2001) submitted to Osaka Municipal Technical Research Institute, Osaka, Japan. (completed the course of High Performance Polymer Technology 14th May – 3rd August, 2001)

2. PE/PP/Natural rubber ternary blend. Vot 71527 (2001) submitted to RMC, UTM 3. Rubber-Toughened Polypropylene Nanocomposites. Vot 71927 (2005) submitted to

RMC, UTM. 4. Surface modification and characterization of local montmorillonite using cationic

surfactant as nanofiller for polypropylene. Vot 78040 (2010) submitted to RMC, UTM

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5. Development of natural rubber toughened polyolefin based nanocomposites using locally developed montmorillonite. Vot 79046 (2010) submitted to RMC, UTM and MOSTI

6. Nano-Sized hydroxyapatite particles reinforced ultra high molecular weight

polyethylene for biomedical applications. Vot 79160 (2010) submitted to RMC, UTM and MOSTI

PLENARY LECTURE / KEYNOTE ADDRESS Plenary

1. “Preparation and Characterization of Regenerated Cellulose Nanocomposites Films Based on Montmorillonite, Hallousite Nanotube and Grapheme Nanoplates “ Lecture given at 13th National Symposium On Polymeric Materials 2013, 1-3 October 2013, UniKL City Campus Kuala Lumpur.

Invited 2. M.U. Wahit, A. Hassan, Z.A. Mohd Ishak, A.R. Rahmat, J.W. Lim, N. Othman (2005)

Morphological and Mechanical Properties of Rubber-Toughened Nanocomposites, International Conference on Advances in Polymer Blends, Composites , IPNS and Gel: Macro to Nano Scales (ICBC-2005), 21st -23rd March, Kerala, India

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