CV Updated on October 11, 2017

Professor Ir. Dr. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin

Professor of Reaction Engineering

Top Research Scientist Malaysia (TRSM) 2013

PEng, MIEM, CEng, FIChemE (UK), Senior MAIChE (USA)

Chemical Reaction Engineering Group (CREG), Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Skudai, Johor, Malaysia. Phone: 07-5535579 Fax: 07-5588166 E-mail: noraishah@cheme.utm.my Researcher ID: F-7528-2011 ORCID:0000-0003-2299-9401 Scopus ID: 35489910900 Google scholar:NorAishah Saidina Amin

QUALIFICATION

1996 - Ph. D. (Chemical Engineering), Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, USA

1988 - M.Sc. (Chemical Engineering), University of Manchester Institute of Science &

Technology (UMIST), Manchester, England.

1985 - B.Sc. (Chemical Engineering), California State University at Long Beach, USA.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP

Professional Engineer (PEng) Corporate Member, Institute of Engineers, Malaysia (MIEM) Fellow Member Institute of Chemical Engineers (FIChemE) (99928858) Senior Member American Institute of Chemical Engineers (Senior MAIChE) Member American Chemical Society (MACS)

SUMMARY OF WORKING EXPERIENCE

1986 : Assistant Lecturer of Chemical Engineering 1988 : Lecturer of Chemical Engineering Head, Chemical Reaction Engineering Laboratory 1997 : Head, Chemical Reaction Engineering Panel 2000 : Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering 2004 : Appointed Senate Member Head of Chemical and Biotechnology Focus Group 2005 : Promoted to Professor of Reaction Engineering

2006 : Chairman, International Conference on Natural Resources Engineering and Technology (INRET 2006)

Head of Chemical and Biotechnology Cluster Guest Editor to Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry, Elsevier Technical Committee for Science Fund Reviewer for Chemical Engineering Journal, Elsevier Awarded 3 silver medals at international and national exhibitions,

respectively Thesis external examiner for UKM, UiTM, UM, UPM 2007 : Subject Specialist for Department of Environment, MOSTI Thesis external examiner for UKM (Ph.D), UM (Ph.D), USM (M.Sc), UTP

(M.Sc) Thesis internal examiner Appointed judge for National Undergraduate Research Competition (NRIC),

Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang. Attended active learning workshop, June 24-26, 2007, Pulai Spring Resort,

Skudai, Johor. Reviewer for Chemical Engineering Communications (Taylors), Chemical

Engineering Journal (Elsevier)

Awarded Excellence Service Award Appointed Deputy Dean for Research and Post Graduate Studies at FKKKSA

2008 : Appointed Chairman for Working Group 3 (Safety, Health and Environment) for Technical Committee on nanotechnology by Jabatan Standard, SIRIM, Malaysia Appointed internal Ph.D examiner Appointed external Ph.D examiner for University Malaya Appointed external Ph.D examiner for University Putra Malaysia Appointed external M.Sc examiner for University Kebangsaan Malaysia Appointed external M.Sc examiner for University Sains Malaysia Recipient of Commercialization Research Development Fund (CRDF 1) from

Malaysia Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) Recipient of Exxon-Mobil Research Fund Attended problem-based learning workshop, May 24-26, 2008, Puteri Pan

Pacific, Johor Bahru, Johor 2009 : Appointed external Ph.D examiner for UiTM, UTP, UPM Awarded Best Research Group UTM, 2008. Awarded Best Applied Research Project, 2008. Awarded Research Scientist Fellowship to Helsinki University of Technology,

Department of Chemical Technology 2010 : Appointed external Ph.D examiner for USM

Appointed internal Ph.D examiner Appointed national committee on National Science Fellowship (NSF) by MOSTI Represented Malaysia for nanotechnology technical meeting (ISO/TC 229) in Maastricht, Netherlands

Recipient of Fundamental Research Grant Scheme by MOHE 2011 : Appointed external Ph.D examiner for USM Appointed external M.Sc examiner for USM, UTP, UPM Promoted to Professor ‘B’, VK6 Appointed editor for International Journal of Biomass and Renewables Invited Forum Panelist for International Conference on Nanotechnology,

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Appointed chartered engineer, CEng by IChemE (UK) Cumulative Impact factor (CIF) 2011= 18.701 2012 : Fellow of IChemE

Appointed editor for Bulletin of Catalysis and Chemical Reaction Engineering Cumulative Impact factor (CIF) 2012 = 25.443 Total Citation = 351 DOE Subject specialist in Wastewater and Chemical Process

2013 : Scopus h-index = 14 Researcher ID h-index = 10 Google Scholar h-index = 16 Cumulative impact factor (CIF) 2013 (To date) = 59.917 No of total citation = 606 Recipient for IChemE (Malaysia) award on Petrochemical Processing 2014 : Working Committee for Standards, Regulations on Safety and Envirionment

for Nanotechnology, National Nanotechnology Directorate, MOSTI Appointed external Ph.D examiner for Universiti Sains Malaysia, Universiti

Teknologi Petronas, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (Muneer ), Monash

University (Gui Mei Mei) Apponted internal PhD examiner (Maya Sara) Appointed external M.Sc examiner for UTP (Marwan), UM (Sheida) Appointed external evaluator for Yayasan UTP -FRG Scopus h-index = 19 Researcher ID h-index = 13

Google Scholar h-index = 21 No of total citation = 978 2015 : Scopus h-index =23 No of total citation = 1509

Professional Engineer, P.Eng, (PE no : 16923) Board of Engineers (BEM), Malaysia Corporate Member Institute of Engineers Malaysia

Recipient of Prototype Development Fund, ICC, UTM Recipient of NANOMITE LRGS fund Appointed internal PhD examiner (Maya Sara, Ali )

Appointed external PhD examiner (Sahriah Basri, UKM; Mehrnoush Khavarian, USM, Salman, UTP) Appointed external M.Sc examiner ( Basheer, UTP) Registered Professional Engineer Keynote speaker for 5th International Conference on Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technology 2015 (ICFCHT2015), Pullman Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Keynote speaker of Symposium Malaysian Chemical Engineers 2015(SomChe 2015), Palm Garden Hotel,Putrajaya

2016 : Editorial Advisory Board Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier, 2016-present Committee, 4th Asian Conference on Biomass Science, 2016 Invited Speaker for Seminar on OECD EHS Program: Chemical & Nanomaterial Management, 2016 Invited Speaker for Seminar on OECD EHS Program: Chemical & Nanomaterial Management, 2016

2017 : Scopus h-index = 33 No of total citation = 3218

Keynote Speaker, 6th International Conference on Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Technology (ICFCHT 2017), April 11-13, 2017. Keynote Speaker, 5th International Science Postgraduate Conference 2017 (ISPC 2017), Pulai Springs, Mac 7, 2017. IChemE Chartered Interviewer, 2017 Recipient of Escience Research Grant Committee Member for Penilaian Dana Penyelidikan Fundamental Pendidikan Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi 2017 Recipient of Malaysia Research Star Award- National Research- Global Warming Invited Speaker -Seminar and Workshop on “Nanotechnology-based Solutuions for Industrial Application” 12-13 October 2017.

AREA OF SPECIALISATION

Applied Catalysis, Reaction and Reactor Engineering, Modeling of Chemical Reaction Systems, Biorefinery.

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES TAUGHT

Chemical Reaction Engineering

Chemical Reaction Engineering Laboratory

Heat Transfer

Materials and Energy Balance

Process Control

Thermodynamics

POSTGRADUATE COURSES TAUGHT

Advanced Thermodynamics

Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering

Introduction to Chemical Processes & Equipment

Multiphase Reactor Analysis

PROFESSIONAL COURSES CONDUCTED Professional Courses taught to over 250 companies nationwide include:

Chemical Engineering for Non-Chemical Engineers (CENCE)

Integrated Process and Plant Management Scheme (IPPMS)

Introduction to Polyolefins Reaction Engineering

CURRENT SPONSORED RESEARCH 1. Novel polymeric photoactivated nanomaterials for CO2 photoreduction with CH4 to

renewable hydrocarbon fuels (2015-2020), Project leader, NanoMITE LRGS.

2. Removal of volatile organic compound (VOC) using palm kernel shell activated carbon-ceria supported catalyst (2017-2019), Project leader, RU Grant.

3. Synthesis and characterization of modified Al2O3 hollow fibers for dry reforming of methane in DBD plasma reactor (2017-2019), Project leader, RU grant.

4. Conversion of Carbon Dioxide to solar fuels using novel nanostructured continuous photocatalytic reactor (2016-2018), Project leader, Sciencefund.

5. Development of green biomass pretreatment system prototype for bio-based product synthesis (2015-2017), Project leader, PRGS.

PAST SPONSORED RESEARCH

1. Reversed Water Gas-Shift Using Photocatalytic Reactor (2014-2016), Project leader, RU Flagship.

2. Elucidation of the Kinetics and Synthesis Mechanism of Biolubricant from Jatropha C Oil using Cockle Shell Waste Catalyst (2014-2016), Mentor RU

3. Synthesis, Characterization And Kinetic Studies Of Modified Titanium Nanotubes For CO2 Conversion To Solar Hydrocarbon Fuels (2013-2015), Project leader- FRGS MOSTI

4. Catalytic Transformation Of Biomass To Advanced Biofuels, (2014-2016), Project Leader - RU Grant.

5. Hydrolysis Of Biomass To Levulinic Acid Over Magnetite Supported Ionic Liquid Catalysts (2014-2015), Project Member - RU Grant.

6. Pretreatment of Lignocellulosic Biomass in a New Integrated Photo-Ozonolysis for Monomer Sugar Synthesis (2012 – 2014), Research University Grant; Project Head (Vot 03H48)

7. Development of New Catalytic Process of Obtaining Olefins from Glycerol (2012-2014), e-science scheme under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI); Project Head (Vot 4S037)

8. Utilization of Ionic Solid Nanocatalyst in Catalytic Processes for Production of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural and Levulinic Acid (2012 – 2014), Research University Grant; Project Head (Vot 02H75)

9. Utilization of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) as Carbon Source in Fischer-Tropsch (F-T) Process (GTL) (2011-2014) Longterm Research Grant Scheme, under Ministry of Higher Education; Project Head (Vot 4L800)

10. The Fate and Transport of Nanosilver Products and Materials (2011-2013), under grant by Nanotechnology National Directorate, MOSTI; Project Head (Vot 4H009)

11. Development of Nanotechnology of H2 Production from Glycerol (2012 – 2013); Project Head (Vot 4B074)

12. Biomagnetic Carbon Particle for Heavy Metal Adsorption and Heterogeneous Biodiesel Synthesis (2012 – 2014), Research University Grant; Member (Vot 04H69)

13. Reaction Mechanism of Lignin from Oil Palm Wastes in an Ionic Liquid (2012 – 2014), Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, under Ministry of Higher Education; Member (Vot 4F160)

14. Synthesis, Characterization and Mechanism of Hybrid Biodegradable Nanocellulose Flocculant Derived from Agro Wastes for Wastewater Treatment (2012 – 2014), Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, under Ministry of Higher Education; Member (Vot 4F119)

15. Utilization of Hybrid Polyacrylamide-Cellulose Derived from Kenaf Fibre for Heavy Metals Removal (2012 – 2014), Research University Grant; Member (Vot 04H95)

16. Microwave-Assisted Pyrolysis of Coal and Biomass for Liquid Fuel Production (2012 – 2014), Research University Grant; Member (Vot 04H68)

17. Tertiary Treatment of Palm Oil Mill Effluent using Hydroxyl Radical Oxidation via Hydronamic Cavitation Technique (2012 – 2014), Research University Grant; Member (Vot 04H81)

18. Utilization of Oil Palm Frond (POF) as a Precursor for Production of Renewable Carbon Cryogel Beads (CCDs) via Green Route for Heavy Metals Removal (2012 – 2014), Exploratory Research Grant Scheme, under Ministry of Higher Education; Member (Vot 4L052)

19. Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Over Cobalt Supported Catalyst for Production of Fuels from Carbon Dioxide and Methane (2012 – 2013), Research University Grant; Member (Vot 05J02)

20. Preparation of Ionic Solid Hybrid Catalyst and Its Application in Biodiesel Production (2012 – 2013), Research University Grant; Member (Vot 05J08)

21. Green Flocculant Based on Hybridization of Polyacrylamide with Cellulose Nanocrystal Derived from Pandan Leaves for Dye Removal (2012 – 2013), Research University Grant; Member (Vot 06J47)

22. Treatment of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) (2012 – 2013), Research University Grant; Member (Vot 06J17)

23. Methanol from Renewable Resources for Green Car Fuel (2011-2013), Research University Grant; Project Head (Vot 00H49)

24. Kinetic Study of Glucose for Levulinic Acid Production over a Hybrid Nanocatalyst (2010-2012), under Fundamental Research Scheme, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia; Project Head (Vot 78681)

25. New Quantitative Techniques fro Estimating Fugitive Emissions during Petrochemical Process Design (2011 – 2012); Member (Vot 4P025)

26. Pyrolysis Behaviours of Some Softwood and Hardwood Species (2012); Member (Vot 4P037)

27. Development and Optimization of Multifunctional Sol-Gel Nanocoatings for Green Building (2011 – 2012); Member (Vot 00J72)

28. Thermodynamics Analysis of Alkanes and Intermediates from Glucose in Hot Compressed Water with Acid Catalyst (2010-2012), under Fundamental Research Scheme, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia; Member (Vot 78687)

29. Synthesis and Characterization of Renewable Carbon Cryogel Beads from Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) for Wastewater Treatment; Member (Vot 78620)

30. Dual Functional Modified Zirconia Catalyst for Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil (2009 – 2011), Fundamental Research Scheme, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia; Project Head, (Vot 78402)

31. Catalytic Conversion of Biomass to Valuable Chemicals (2009), Sponsored by Helsinki University of Technology, Finland; Project Head

32. Feasibility Study of Plasma Reaction in Converting Flare Gas to Synthesis Gas and C2+

Hydrocarbons (2008 – 2009), Exxon Mobil Grant; Member (Vot 68729)

33. Product Characterization from Catalytic Liquefaction of Empty Palm Fruit Bunch (EPFB) in Near and Supercritical Water (2007 – 2009), Fundamental Research Scheme, Ministry of Higher Education; Project Head (Vot 78232)

34. Low Temperature Catalytic Plasma Reactor for Conversion of Methane to Fuels (2007 – 2009), e-science scheme under Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation

(MOSTI); Project Head (Vot 79154)

35. Production of Biofuels from Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) via Integrated Catalytic Process (2007 – 2009), e-science scheme by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation; Project Head (Vot 79049)

36. Development of Biomass Conversion Technology to Biodiesel (2006 – 2007), Sponsored by B&B Operating GMBH; Project Head

37. Development of Zeolite Catalysts for the Conversion of Natural Gas to Ultraclean Liquid Fuel (2002 – 2006), IRPA; Project Head (Vot 74511)

38. CO2 and Natural Gas Utilization: Co-Generation of Synthesis Gas and Hydrocarbons in an Integrated Permreactor-Reactor Cascade (2002 – 2004), T; Project Head (Vot 74005)

39. Development of Selective and Cost Competitive Catalysts for NOX Reduction In Automobile Exhaust Gas (2002 – 2004), T; Project Head (Vot 74012)

40. Catalytic Hydrocracking Palm Oil to Liquid Fuels over Modified HZSM-5 Zeolite Catalyst (2001 – 2002), e-science scheme by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation; Project Head (Vot 72341)

41. Development of Catalysts for CO2 Reforming of Natural Gas to Liquid Fuels (2000 – 2001), IRPA; Project Head (Vot 72249)

42. Single Step Conversion of Methane to Gasoline Over Cu, Ni, Ga/HZSM-5 Zeolites (2000 – 2001), e-science scheme by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation; Project Head (Vot 72240)

43. Bioprocess Control & Optimization Production of Glucose (1999 – 2001), MOSTI (IRPA); Project Head

44. Cleavage of Organic Long Chain Hydrocarbons using Catalytic Ozonation (1999-2000)

45. Autothermal Reforming Of Methane For The Production Of H2 For Fuel Cell Application (2002 – 2004), MOSTI (IRPA); Project Head

46. Single Step Conversion of Methane to Gasoline (1998-2000) MOSTI (IRPA)

PUBLICATIONS

More than 100 technical papers in international and local refereed journals in the area of applied catalysis, energy, chemical and reaction engineering. Also active in publishing in international and local conference proceedings.

Selected recent international refereed journal publications related to different topics of my current research:

PUBLICATIONS: Journal, Proceeding & Presentation Book/Monograph

1. Biodiesel: Sustainable Fuel for Green Future (2015) by Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Amin Talebian-Kiakalaieh and Ahmad Hafiidz Mohammad Fauzi, Penerbit UTM.

2. Shaping Tomorrow’s Biorefinery Today: Improved Sustainability with Reaction

Engineering (2012) by Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, 42nd Professorial Inaugural Lecture Series, Penerbit UTM.

3. Methane-Carbon Dioxide Conversions to Syngas and Hydrocarbons (2008) by Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Istadi, Ruzinah Isha and Tung Chun Yaw, Penerbit UTM.

Book Chapter 1. NorAishah Saidina Amin, Javaid Akhtar, and Selhan Kargoz (2014) Hydothermal

Liquefaction of Biomass in Sustainable Bioenergy Production, ISBN: 9781466505520 or 1466505524 , published by CRC Pr I Llc Ed Lijun Wang

2. Ahmad Hafiidz Mohammad Fauzi and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2013). Catalysis in Biodiesel Synthesis: Challenges and Future Perspectives in ‘Advances in Biofuels’, ISBN: 978-1-4614-6248-4, published by Springer, Netherlands. Ed P. Ravindra and R. Sarbatly

3. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Istadi (2012). Different Tools on Multi-Objective Optimization of a Hybrid Artificial Neural Network-Genetic Algorithm for Plasma Chemical Reactor Modeling (Chapter 1) in ‘Real-World Applications of Genetic Algorithms’, ISBN: 978-95351-0146-8, published by Intech Open Access Company. Ed O. Roeva

4. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Muhammad Tahir (2011). Syngas Production and Applications for Greenhouse Gas Mitigation (Chapter 10) in ‘Syngas: Production, Applications and Environmental Impact’, ISBN: 978-1-62100-870-5, published by Nova Science Publishers, USA. Ed A. Indarto and J. Palgunadi

5. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Mailin Misson, Wan Nor Nadyaini Wan Omar, Siti Eda Eliana, Roslindawati Haron, and Mohd Fadzhir Ahmad Kamaroddin (2007) Biofuels from Oil Palm and Palm Oil Residues in ‘Advances in Chemical Engineering’, ISBN: 978-983-52-05972-2, published by Penerbit UTM

6. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Chong Chee Ming (2006). Catalytic Activity Enhancement of Ag Promoted Cu/CeO2 Catalyst for the SCR of NO with C3H6 (Chapter 4) in ‘Focus in Catalysis Research’, ISBN: 1-59454-440-9, published by Nova Science Publishers, USA. Ed Lawrence P. Bailey

International Peer - Reviewed ISI/Scopus Journals

1. Amin Talebian-Kiakalaieh and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2017). Thermo-kinetic and diffusion studies of glycerol dehydration to acrolein using HSiW-γ-Al2O3 supported ZrO2 solid acid catalyst. Renewable Energy, 114, 794-804.

2. Muzakkir Mohammad Zainol, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, and Mohd Asmadi (2017). Effects of thermal treatment on carbon cryogel preparation for catalytic esterification of levulinic acid to ethyl levulinate. Fuel Processing Technology, 167, 431-441.

3. Javaid Akhtar, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Muhammad Usman (2017). Effectiveness of Granular Activated Carbon for Removal of Sulfamethoxazole during Ozonation. Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 44(3), 1040-1048.

4. Beenish Tahir, Muhammad Tahir, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin. (2017). Photo-induced CO2 reduction by CH4/H2O to fuels over Cu-modified g-C3N4 nanorods under simulated solar

energy. Applied Surface Science 419, 875–885.

5. William Mulewa, Muhammad Tahir, and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2017). MMT-supported Ni/TiO2 nanocomposite for low temperature ethanol steam reforming toward hydrogen production. Chemical Engineering Journal, 326, 956-969.

6. Izirwan Izhab, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, and Mohd Asmadi (2017). Dry Reforming of Methane over Oil Palm Shell Activated Carbon and ZSM-5 Supported Cobalt Catalysts. International Journal of Green Energy, 14(10), 831-838.

7. Muhammad Tahir and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2017). Photo-induced CO2 reduction by hydrogen for selective CO evolution in a dynamic monolith photoreactor loaded with Ag-modified TiO2 nanocatalyst. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 42(23), 15507-15522.

8. Muhammad Tahir, Beenish Tahir and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2017). Synergistic effect in plasmonic Au/Ag alloy NPs co-coated TiO2 NWs toward visible-light enhanced CO2 photoreduction to fuels. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 204, 548-560.

9. Nur Aainaa Syahirah Ramli and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2017). Optimization of biomass conversion to levulinic acid in acidic ionic liquid and upgrading of levulinic acid to ethyl levulinate. BioEnergy Research, 10(1), 50-63.

10. Nur Aainaa Syahirah Ramli, Dorairaaj Sivasubramaniam and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2017). Esterification of levulinic acid using ZrO2-supported Phospotungstic acid catalyst for ethyl levulinate production. BioEnergy Research, 1-12.

11. Muzakkir Mohammad Zainol, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, And Mohd Asmadi (2017). Preparation and characterization of impregnated magnetic particles on oil palm frond activated carbon for metal ions removal. Sains Malaysiana, 46(5), 773-782.

12. Zamzuri, N.H. Mat, R. Saidina Amin, N.A. Talebian-Kiakalaieh, A. (2017). Hydrogen production from catalytic steam reforming of glycerol over various supported nickel catalysts. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 42, 9087-9098.

13. Nur Aainaa Syahirah Ramli and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2017). Optimization of Biomass Conversion to Levulinic Acid in Acidic Ionic Liquid and Upgrading of Levulinic Acid to Ethyl Levulinate. Bioenergy Research, 10, 50–63

14. David Oluwatobi Adekoya, Muhammad Tahir and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2017). g-C3N4/(Cu/TiO2) nanocomposite for enhanced photoreduction of CO2 to CH3OH and HCOOH under UV/visible light. Journal of CO2 Utilization, 18, 261-274.

15. Muhammad Tahir, Beenish Tahir, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Zaki Yamani Zakaria (2017).Photo-induced reduction of CO2 to CO with hydrogen over plasmonic Ag-NPs/TiO2 NWs core/shell hetero-junction under UV and visible light. Journal of CO2 Utilization, 18, 250-260.

16. Asif Hussain Khoja, Muhammad Tahir, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin. (2017). Dry reforming of methane using different dielectric materials and DBD plasma reactor configurations. Energy Conversion and Management 144, 262–274.

17. AminTalebian-Kiakalaieh and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2017). Kinetic study on catalytic conversion of glycerol to renewable acrolein. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 56, 655-660.

18. Beenish Tahir, Muhammad Tahir, and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2017). Photocatalytic

carbon dioxide reduction to fuels Over Cu- Loaded g-C3N4 nanocatalyst under visible light. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 56, 403-408.

19. Beenish Tahir, Muhammad Tahir, and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2017). Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction to CO over Fe-loaded TiO2/Nanoclay Photocatalyst. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 56, 1111-1116.

20. Muhammad Tahir, Beenish Tahir, and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin. Photocatalytic Reverse Water Gas Shift CO2 Reduction to CO over Montmorillonite Supported TiO2 Nanocomposite. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 56, 319-324.

21. Beenish Tahir, Muhammad Tahir, and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2017). Photocatalytic Carbon Dioxide and Methane Reduction to Fuels over La-Promoted Titanium Dioxide Nanocatalyst. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 56, 1123-1128.

22. William Mulewaa, Muhammad Tahir, and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2017). Ethanol Steam Reforming for Renewable Hydrogen Production over La-Modified TiO2 Catalyst. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 56, 349-354.

23. Muhammad Tahir, Beenish Tahir, NorAishahSaidina Amin and Hajar Alias (2016). Selective photocatalytic reduction of CO2 by H2O/H2 to CH4 and CH3OH over Cu-promoted In2O3/TiO2 nanocatalyst. Applied Surface Science, 389, 46–55.

24. Beenish Tahir, Muhammad Tahir and NorAishah Saidina Amin (2016). Photocatalytic CO2 conversion over Au/TiO2 nanostructures for dynamic production of clean fuels in a monolith photoreactor. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 18, 2147–2160.

25. Wan Nor Nadyaini Wan Omar and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2016). Multi response optimization of oil palm frond pretreatment by ozonolysis. Industrial Crops and Products, 85, 389–402.

26. Muhammad Tahir, Beenish Tahir, NorAishah Saidina Amin and Ayyaz Muhammad (2016). Photocatalytic CO2 methanation over NiO/In2O3 promoted TiO2 nanocatalysts using H2O and/or H2 reductants. Energy Conversion and Management, 119, 368–378.

27. Zainol, M.M., Asmadi, M., Amin, N.A.S., Ahmad, K. (2016). Carbon cryogel microsphere for ethyl levulinate production: Effect of carbonization temperature and time. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, 11(Special Issue on SOMCHE 2015), 108-12.

28. Siti Hadjar md Arshad, Norzita Ngadi, Astimar abdul Aziz, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Mazura Jusoh, Wong Syie Luing (2016). Preparation of activated carbon from empty fruit bunch for hydrogen storage, Journal of Energy Storage, 8, 257-261.

29. Amin Talebian-Kiakalaieh, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Zaki Yamani Zakaria (2016). Gas phase selective conversion of glycerol to acrolein over supported silicotungstic acid catalyst. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 34, 300–312.

30. Muhammad Tahir and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2016). Performance analysis of nanostructured NiO–In2O3/TiO2 catalyst for CO2 photoreduction with H2 in a monolith photoreactor. Chemical Engineering Journal, 285, 635-649.

31. Amin Talebian-Kiakalaieh and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2016). Theoretical and experimental evaluation of mass transfer limitation in gas phase dehydration of glycerol to acrolein over supported HSiW catalyst. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 59, 11-17.

32. Saeed Delavari and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2016). Photocatalytic conversion of CO2

and CH4 over immobilized titania nanoparticles coated on mesh: Optimization and kinetic study. Applied Energy, 162, 1171-1185.

33. Ramli, N.A.S., Amin, N.A.S. (2016). Kinetic study of glucose conversion to levulinic acid over Fe/HY zeolite catalyst. Chemical Engineering Journal. 283, 150-159.

34. Delavari, S., Amin, N.A.S., Ghaedi, M. (2016). Photocatalytic conversion and kinetic study of CO2 and CH4 over nitrogen-doped titania nanotube arrays. Journal of Cleaner Production. 111, 143-154.

35. Raja Sulaiman, R.N., Othman, N., Saidina Amin, N.A. (2016). Recovery of ionized nanosilver by emulsion liquid membrane process and parameters optimization using response surface methodology. Desalination and Water Treatment. 57(8), 3339-3349.

36. Hamza, U.D., Nasri, N.S., Amin, N.S., Mohammed, J., Zain, H.M. (2016). Characteristics of oil palm shell biochar and activated carbon prepared at different carbonization times. Desalination and Water Treatment. 57(17), 7999-8006.

37. Akhtar, J., Amin, N.A.S., Shahzad, K. (2016). A review on removal of pharmaceuticals from water by adsorption. Desalination and Water Treatment. 57(27), 12842-12860.

38. Mojtaba Khani, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Sayed Nezamedin Hosseini, Mahshid Heidarrazaei (2016). Kinetic study of the photocatalytic inactivation of Escherichia coli, International Journal of Nano and Biomaterials.

39. Muhammad Tahir and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2016). Performance Analysis of Nanostructured NiO-In2O3/TiO2 Catalyst for CO2 Photoreduction with H2 in a Monolith Photoreactor, Chemical Engineering Journal 285, 635-649.

40. Nur Aainaa Syahirah Ramli and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2016) Kinetic study of glucose conversion to levulinic acid over Fe/HY zeolite catalyst. Chemical Engineering Journal, 283, 150-159.

41. Amin Talebian-Kiakalaieh and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2015), Kinetic modeling, thermodynamic, and mass-transfer studies of gas-phase glycerol dehydration to acrolein over supported silicotungstic acid catalyst, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 54 (33), 8113-8121

42. Muhammad Tahir, Beenish Tahir and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2015). Gold-nanoparticle-modified TiO2 nanowires for plasmon-enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction with H2 under visible light irradiation,. Applied Surface Science, 356, 1289-1299.

43. Nur Aainaa Syahirah Ramli and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2015) Optimization of Oil Palm Fronds Conversion to Levulinic Acid using Fe/HY Zeolite Catalyst. Sains Malaysiana, 44, 6, 883–891.

44. Amin Talebian-Kiakalaieh and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2015) Theoretical and experimental evaluation of mass transfer limitation in gas phase dehydration of glycersol to acrolein over supported HSiW, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 59, 11-17.

45. Nur Aainaa Syahirah Ramli and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2015) A new functionalized ionic liquid for efficient glucose conversion to 5-hydroxymethyl furfural and levulinic acid, Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical, 407, 113-121.

46. Saeed Delavari, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Mehrorang Ghaedi (2015) Photocatalytic conversion and kinetic study of CO2 and CH4 over nitrogen-doped titania nanotube

arrays, Journal of Cleaner Production, In press. 10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.07.077

47. Saeed Delavari and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2015). Photocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide and methane over titania nanoparticles coated mesh: Optimization study, Energy Procedia, 61 (2014), 2485 – 2488.

48. Saeed Delavarai and NorAishah Saidina Amin (2015) Photocatalytic conversion of CO2 and CH4 over immobilized titania nanoparticles coated on mesh: Optimization and kinetic study, Applied Energy, 162, 1171-1185.

49. Amin Talebian-Kiakalaieh Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2015) Single and Two-Step Homogeneous Catalyzed Transesterification of Waste Cooking Oil: Optimization by Response Surface Methodology. International Journal of Greenhouse Energy, Taylor & Francis, 12, 888-899.

50. Samrand Saeidi, Maryam Khoshtinat Nikoo, Azadeh Mirvakili, Samaneh Bahrani, Nor Aishah saidina Amin, Mohammad Reza Rahimpour (2015). Recent advances in reactors for low-temperture Fischer-Tropsch synthesis: process intensification perspective. Reviews in Chemical Engineering, 31(3), 209-238.

51. Beenish Tahir, Muhammad Tahir and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2015). Gold-Indium Modified TiO2 Nanocatalysts for CO2 Reduction with H2 as Reductant in a Monolith Photoreactor,. Applied Surface Science, 338, 1-14.

52. Amin Talebian-Kiakalaieh Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2015) Supported silicotungstitic acid on zirconia catalyst for gas phase dehydration of glyceril to acrolein, Catalysis Today, pp 315-324.

53. Muzakkir Mohammad Zainol, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Mohd Asmadi (2015) Synthesis and Characterization of Carbon Cryogel Microspheres from Lignin-Furfural Mixtures for Biodiesel Production. Bioresource Technology, 190, 44-50.

54. Nur Aainaa Syahirah Ramli and NorAishah Saidina Amin (2015) Optimization of renewable levulinic acid production from glucose conversion catalyzed by Fe/HY zeolite catalyst in aqueous medium. Energy Conversion Management, 95, 10-19.

55. Muhammad Tahir and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2015) Photocatalytic CO2 reduction with H2 as reductant over copper and indium co-doped TiO2 nanocatalysts in a monolith photoreactor. Applied Catalysis A: General, 493, 90-102.

56. Beenish Tahir, Muhammad Tahir and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2015). Performance analysis of monolith photoreactor for CO2 reduction with H2. Energy Conversion and Management, 90, 272-281.

57. Muhammad Tahir, Beenish Tahir and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2015). Photocatalytic CO2 reduction by CH4 over montmorillonite modified TiO2 nanocomposites in a continuous monolith photoreactor. Materials Research Bulletin. 63, 13-23.

58. Nur Aainaa Syahirah Ramli and NorAishah Saidina Amin (2015) Fe/HY zeolite as an effective catalyst for levulinic acid production from glucose: characterization and catalytic performance. Applied Catalysis B, 163, 487-498.

59. Muhammad Tahir and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2015). Indium-doped TiO2 nanoparticles for photocatalytic CO2 reductionwith H2O vapors to CH4. Applied Catalysis B, 162, 98-109.

60. Nur Aainaa Syahirah Ramli and NorAishah Saidina Amin (2014) Catalytic hydrolysis of

cellulose and oil palm biomass in ionic liquid to reducing sugar for levulinic acid production. Fuel Processing Technology, 128, 490-498.

61. Mohd Fadhir Ahmad Kamaroddin, Tuan Amran Tuan Abdullah, Ramli Mat and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2014). Effect of heat carrier’s temperature and partial size on the pyrolysis of Imperata Cylindrica in transported bed reactor. Applied Mechanism and Materials. Vol 625, 612-615.

62. Nur Aainaa Syahirah Ramli and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2014) Catalytic Conversion of Oil Palm Fronds to Levulinic Acid in Ionic Liquid, Applied Mechanism and Materials. Vol 625 (2014), 361-365.

63. Nur Aainaa Syahirah Ramli and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Ismail Ware (2014) Optimization Of Oil Palm Fronds Pretreatment Using Ionic Liquid For Levulinic Acid Production, Jurnal Teknologi, 71, 1, 33-41.

64. Amin Talebian-Kiakalaieh Nor Aishah Saidina Amin Hadi Hevazageh (2014) Glycerol for renewable acrolein production by catalytic dehydration. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 40, 28-59.

65. Zaki Yamani Zakaria, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Juhaa Linnekoski (2014).Optimization of catalytic glycerol steam reforming to light olefins using Cu/ZSM-5 catalyst. Energy Conversion and Management, 86, 735-744.

66. Saeed Delavarai and NorAishah Saidina Amin (2014) Response Surface Methodology Analysis of CO2 Photocatalytic Conversion in Presence of CH4 over Nitrogen-Doped Titania Nanotube Arrays Chemical Engineering Transaction, 39, 235-240.

67. Saeed Delavarai, NorAishah Saidina Amin and Hoessin Mazaheri (2014). Oxidative coupling of methane in corona discharge plasma reactor using HY zeolite as catalyst.Reaction Kinetics, Mechanisms and Catalysis.DOI 10.1007/s11144-014-0741-z.

68. Alireza Zarei, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Amin Talebian-Kiakalaieh and Nor Azimah Mohd Zain (2014). Immobilized Lipase-Catalyzed Transesterification of Jatropha Curcas Oil: Optimization and Modeling. Journal of the Taiwan Instiute of Chemical Engineering, 45, 444-451. Elsevier. (2012 IF = 2.084)

69. Samrand Saeidi, NorAishah Saidina Amin, MR Rahimpour- Hydrogenation of CO2 to Value Added Products – A review and Potential Future Developments, 5,66-81, Journal of CO2 Utilization, Elsevier

70. Nur Aainaa Syahirah Ramli, Nazlina Ya’aini and NorAishah Saidina Amin (2014) Comparison of Response Surface Methodology and Artificial Neural Network for Optimum Levulinic Acid Production from Glucose, Empty Fruit Bunch, Kenaf, Intl. J.Nano and Biomaterials Vol 5, No 1, 59-74.

71. Ahmad Hafiidz Mohammad Fauzi and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Ramli Mat (2014). Esterification of Oleic Acid to Biodiesel Using Magnetic Ionic Liquid: Multi-Objective Optimization and Kinetic Study. Applied Energy, Volume: 114, 809-818. (2012 IF = 4.781)

72. Izirwan, I.; Mohd, A.; Amin, Saidina N. A (2013). Characterization of Oil Palm Shell Activated Carbon and ZSM-5 Supported Cobalt Catalysts. Research Journal Of Chemistry And Environment, Vol. 17(10) , 64-68. (2012 IF = 0.636)

73. Ahmad Hafiidz Mohammad Fauzi and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2013). Optimization of Oleic Acid Esterification Catalyzed by Ionic Liquid for Green Biodiesel Synthesis, Energy

Conversion and Management, 76, 818-827. (2012 I.F = 2.775)

74. Javaid Akhtar, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Yasir Saleem (2013). Removal of Sulfamethoxazole Using Catalytic Ozonation: An Optimization Study. Journal of the Pakistan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 41 (1).

75. Nazlina Ya’aini and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2013). Catalytic Conversion of Lignocelluloisc Biomass to Levulinic Acid in Ionic Liquid. BioResources, 8(4), 5761-5772. (2012 I.F = 1.309)

76. Fawzi M. Elfghi and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2013). Applying Response Surface Methodology to Assess the Combined Effect f Process Variables on the Composition and Octane Number of Reformat in the Process of Reducing Aromatization Activity in Catalytic Naphtha Reforming. Reaction Kinetics, Mechanisms and Catalysis, 1-18, Springer Netherlands. (2012 I.F = 1.104)

77. Muhammad Tahir and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2013). Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction and Kinetic Study Over In/TiO2 Nanoparticles Supported Microchannel Monolith Photoreactor. Applied Catalysis A: General, 467, 483-496, Elsevier. (2012 I.F = 3.410)

78. Muhammad Tahir and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2013). Advances in Visible Light Responsive Titanium Oxide-Based Photocatalysts for CO2 Conversion to Hydrocarbon Fuels. Energy Conversion and Management, 76, 194-214, Elsevier. (2012 I.F = 2.775)

79. Muhammad Tahir and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2013). Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction with H2O Vapours Using Montmorillonite/TiO2 Supported Microchannel Monolith Photoreactor. Chemical Engineering Journal, 230, 314-327, Elsevier. (2012 I.F = 3.461)

80. Javaid Akhtar, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Zahoor, M.K (2013). Optimizing Removal of COD from Water by Catalytic Ozonation of Cephalexin using Response Surface Methodology Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan 35(5), 1249-1253.

81. Nur Aainaa Syahirah Ramli and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2013). Ionic Solid Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization and Catalytic Properties Investigation. Advanced Materials Research, 699, 155-160, Trans Tech Publications.

82. Muhammad Tahir and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2013). Photocatalytic Reduction of Carbon Dioxide with Water Vapors Over Montmorillonite Modified TiO2 Nanocomposites. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 142-143, 512-522, Elsevier. (2012 I.F = 5.825)

83. Muhammad Tahir and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2013). Recycling of Carbon Dioxide to Renewable Fuels by Photocatalysis: Prospects and Challenges. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 25, 560-579, Elsevier. (2012 I.F = 5.627)

84. Hamidreza Jaliliannosrati, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Amin Talebian-Kiakalaieh and Iman Noshadi (2013). Microwave Assisted Biodiesel Production from Jatropha Curcas L. Seed by Two-Step In Situ Process: Optimization using Response Surface Methodology. Bioresource Technology, 136, 565-573, Elsevier. (2012 I.F = 4.750)

85. Zaki Yamani Zakaria, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Juhaa Linnekoski (2013). A Perspective on Catalytic Conversion of Glycerol to Olefins. Biomass and Bioenergy, 55, 370-385, Elsevier (2012 I.F = 2.975)

86. Nazlina Ya’aini, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Salasiah Endud (2013). Characterization and Performance of Hybrid Catalysts for Levulinic Acid Production from Glucose. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 171, 14-23, Elsevier. (2012 I.F = 3.365)

87. Sylvia Putri Utami and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2013). Optimization of Glucose Conversion to 5-Hydroxymethylfulfural using [BMIM]Cl with Ytterbium Triflate. Industrial Crops and Products, 41, 64-70, Elsevier. (2012 I.F = 2.468)

88. Amin Talebian-Kiakalaieh, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Hossein Mezaheri (2013). A Review On Novel Processes Of Biodiesel Production From Waste Cooking Oil. Applied Energy, 104,683-710. Elsevier. (2012 I.F = 4.781)

89. Amin Talebian-Kiakalaieh, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Alireza Zarei and Iman Noshadi (2013). Transesterification of Waste Cooking Oil by Heteropolyacid (HPA) Catalyst: Optimization and Kinetic Model. Applied Energy, 102, 283-292, Elsevier. (2012 I.F = 4.781)

90. Dilaeleyana Abu Bakar Sidik, Norzita Ngadi and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2013). Optimization of Lignin Production from Empty Fruit Bunch via Liquefaction of Ionic Liquid. Bioresource Technology, 135, 690-696, Elsevier. (2012 I.F = 4.750)

91. Javaid Akhtar, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Wang Junjie (2012). Optimization Studies for Catalytic Ozonation of Cephalexin Antibiotic In A Batch Reactor, Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology- AQUA, 61(7), 413-426, IWA Publishing (2011 I.F = 0.95)

92. Fawzi M. Elfghi and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2012). Optimization of Hydrodesulfurization Activity in the Hydrotreating Process: Canonical Analysis and the Combined Application of Factorial Design and Response Surface Methodology. Reaction Kinetics, Mechanisms and Catalysis, 1-20, Springer Netherlands. (2011 I.F = 0.829)

93. Zaki Yamani Zakaria, Juhaa Linnekoski and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2012). Catalyst Screening for Conversion of Glycerol to Light Olefins. Chemical Engineering Journal, 207-208, 803-813, Elsevier. (2011 I.F = 3.461)

94. Nazlina Ya’aini, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Mohd Asmadi Mohd Yussuf (2012). Optimization of Levulinic Acid from Lignocellulosic Biomass Using a New Hybrid Catalyst. Bioresource Technology, 116, 58-65, Elsevier. (2011 I.F = 4.980)

95. Javaid Akhtar and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2012). A Review on Operating Parameters for Optimum Liquid Oil Yield in Biomass Pyrolysis. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Review, 16(7), 5101-5109, Elsevier. (2011 I.F = 6.018)

96. Ahmad Hafiidz Mohammad Fauzi and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2012). An Overview of Ionic Liquids as Solvents in Biodiesel Synthesis. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Review, 16 (8), 5770-5786, Elsevier. (2011 I.F = 6.018)

97. Iman Noshadi, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Richard Parnas (2012). Continuous Production of Biodiesel from Waste Cooking Oil in a Reactive Distillation Column Catalyzed by Solid Heteropolyacid: Optimization Using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). Fuel, 94, 156-164, Elsevier. (2011 I.F=3.248).

98. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Mailin Misson, Roslindawati Haron, Mohd Fadhzir Ahmad Kamaroddin, Wan Nor Nadyaini Wan Omar and Kok-Giap Haw (2012). Bio-Oils and Diesel Fuel Derived from Alkaline Treated Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB). International Journal of Biomass & Renewables, 1 (1), 6-14.

99. A.B.S. Dilaeleyana, N. Norzita, S.A. Nor Aishah and K.E. Haw (2012). Synthesis and Characterization of Renewable Carbon Cryogel Beads from Empty Fruit Bunch. International Journal of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 3 (2), 15-19, World Academy of Research and Publication.

100. Wan Nor Nadyaini Wan Omar and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2011). Optimization of Heterogeneous Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Palm Oil via Response Surface Methodology, Biomass and Bioenergy, 35 (3), 1329-1338, Elsevier. (2010 I.F = 3.840).

101. Wan Nor Nadyaini Wan Omar and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2011). Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil Over Alkaline Modified Zirconia Catalyst. Fuel Processing Technology, 92, 2397-2405, Elsevier. (2010 I.F = 2.781).

102. Javaid Akhtar, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Azmi Aris (2011). Combined Adsorption and Catalytic Ozonation for Removal of Sulfamethoxazole Using Fe2O3/Ceo2 Loaded Activated Carbon. Chemical Engineering Journal, 170, 136-144, Elsevier. (2010 I.F = 3.074)

103. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Javaid Akhtar and H.K. Rai (2011). Catalytic Ozonation of Aqueous Phenol Over Metal-Loaded HZSM-5. Water Science and Technology, 63 (8), 1651-1656, IWA Publishing. (2010 I.F =1.056)

104. Javaid Akhtar and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2011). A Review on Process Conditions for Optimum Bio-Oil Yield in Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Biomass. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Review, 15, 1615-1624, Elsevier. (2010 I.F = 4.567)

105. Maryam Khoshtinat Nikoo and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2011). Thermodynamic Analysis of Carbon Dioxide Reforming of Methane in View of Solid Carbon Formation. Fuel Processing Technology, 92, 678-691, Elsevier. (2010 I.F = 2.781)

106. Istadi, Didi Dwi Anggoro, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Dorothy Hoo Wei Ling (2011). Catalyst Deactivation Simulation Through Carbon Deposition in Carbon Dioxide Reforming over Ni/CaO-Al2O3 Catalyst. Bulletin of Chemical Reaction Engineering and Catalysis, 6 (2), 129 – 136.

107. Didi Dwi Anggoro and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2011). Methane to Liquid Fuels over Metal Loaded HZSM-5 Catalyst. Journal of Sustainable Energy & Environment, 2, 57 – 59.

108. Zakaria, Z.Y., Mohamad, N.F. and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2010). Catalysts Screening for Conversion of Glycerol to Olefins. Journal of Applied Sciences, 10 (12), 1166-170, Asian Network for Scientific Information.

109. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, N. Ya’aini, M. Misson, R. Haron, and M. Mohamed (2010). Enzymed Pretreated Empty Palm Fruit Bunch for Biofuel Production. Journal of Applied Sciences, 10 (12), 1181-1186, Asian Network for Scientific Information.

110. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Javaid Akhtar and Harjit Kaur (2010). Screening of Combined Zeolite-Ozone System for Phenol and COD Removal, 158, 520-527, Chemical Engineering Journal, Elsevier. (2010 I.F =1.094)

111. Javaid Akhtar, Soo Kim Kuang and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2010). Liquefaction of Empty Palm Fruit Bunch (EPFB) In Alkaline Hot Compressed Water. Renewable Energy, 35, 1220-1227, Elsevier. (2010 I.F =2.554)

112. M. Khoshtinat Nikoo, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Iman Noshadi (2010). A Review of Methanol Production from Methane Oxidation via Non-Thermal Plasma Reactor. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 38, 354-358.

113. T.D. Kusworo, A. R. Songip and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2010). Optimization of Partial Oxidation for Hydrogen Production on NiO-CoO/MgO Catalyst Using Design of Experiment. International Journal of Engineering and Technology, 10 (1), 1-8, IACSIT Press.

114. Wan Nor Nadyaini Wan Omar, Norshuhadah Nordin, Mahadhir Mohamed, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2009). A Two Step Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil:Optimization of Pre-Treatment Step. Journal of Applied Science, 9 (17), 3098-3103, Asian Network for Scientific Information.

115. Mailin Misson, Roslindawati Haron, Mohd Fadhzir Ahmad Kamaroddin and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2009). Pretreatment of Empty Palm Fruit Bunch for Production of Chemicals via Catalytic Pyrolysis. Bioresource Technology, 100, 2867-2873, Elsevier (2009 I.F =4.243)

116. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Istadi and New Pei Yee (2008). Mathematical Modelling of Catalytic Fixed-Bed Reactor for Carbon Dioxide Reforming of Methane over Rh/Al2O3 Catalyst. Bulletin of Chemical Reaction Engineering and Catalysis, 3 (1-3), 21-29.

117. Istadi and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2007). Modelling and Optimization of Catalytic-Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma Reactor for Methane and Carbon Dioxide Conversion Using Hybrid Artificial Neural Network – Genetic Algorithm Technique. Chemical Engineering Science, 62, 6568-6588, Elsevier.

118. Istadi and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2007). Catalytic-Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma Reactor for Methane and Carbon Dioxide Conversion. Bulletin of Chemical Reaction Engineering and Catalysis, 2 (2-3), 37-44.

119. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Tung Chun Yaw (2007). Thermodynamic Equilibrium Analysis Of Combined Carbon Dioxide Reforming With Partial Oxidation Of Methane To Syngas. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 32, 1789-1798, Elsevier.

120. Kusmiyati, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and W.A. Siswanto (2007). Highly Active W-H2SO4/HZSM-5 Catalysts for Direct Conversion of Methane into Aromatic. Bulletin of Chemical Reaction Engineering and Catalysis, 2 (2-3), 32-36.

121. Istadi and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2006). Hybrid Artificial Neural Network-Genetic Algorithm Technique for Modeling and Optimization of Plasma Reactor. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 45, 6655-6664, American Chemical Society.

122. Didi Dwi Anggoro and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2006). Methane to Liquid Hydrocarbons over Tungsten-ZSM-5 and Tungsten Loaded Cu/ZSM-5 Catalysts. Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry, 15, 340-347, Science Press.

123. Ramli Mat, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Zainab Ramli and Wan Azli Wan Abu Bakar. (2006). Ethylene Conversion to Higher Hydrocarbon over Copper Loaded BZSM-5 in the Presence of Oxygen. Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry, 15, 259-265, Science Press.

124. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Sriraj Ammasi (2006). Dual-bed Catalytic System for Direct Conversion of Methane to Liquid Hydrocarbons. Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry, 15, 191-202, Science Press.

125. Istadi and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2006). Synergistic Effect of Catalyst Basicity and Reducibility on Performance of Ternary CeO2-based Catalyst for CO2 OCM to C2 Hydrocarbons. Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical, 259, 61 – 66, Elsevier.

126. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Istadi (2006). Selective Conversion of Methane to C2 Hydrocarbons using Carbon Dioxide as an Oxidant over CaO-MnO/CeO2 Catalyst. Studies in Surface Science & Catalysis, 159, 213-216, Elsevier B.V.

127. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Soon Ee Pheng (2006). Methane Conversion to Higher

Hydrocarbons Over W/HZSM-5-based Catalysts in the Presence of Oxygen. Catalysis Communications, 7, 403-407, Elsevier.

128. Istadi and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2006). Optimization of Process Parameters and Catalyst Compositions in Carbon Dioxide Oxidative Coupling of Methane over CaO-MnO/CeO2 Catalyst using Response Surface Methodology. Fuel Processing Technology, 87 (5), 449-459, Elsevier.

129. Istadi and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2006). Co-generation of Synthesis Gas and C2+

Hydrocarbons from Methane and Carbon Dioxide Reaction in a Hybrid Catalytic-Plasma Reactor: A Review. Fuel, 85 (5-6), 577-592, Elsevier.

130. Roslina Rashid, Hishamuddin Jamaluddin and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2006). Empirical and Feed Forward Neural Networks Models of Tapioca Starch Hydrolysis. Applied Artificial Intelligence, 20 (1), 79-96, Taylor & Francis.

131. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Soon Ee Pheng (2006). Influence of Process Variables and Optimization of Ethylene Yield in Oxidative Coupling of Methane over Li/MgO Catalyst. Chemical Engineering Journal, 116, 187-195, Elsevier.

132. Didi Dwi Anggoro and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2006). Methane Conversion to Liquid Hydrocarbons Over W-ZSM-5 and W-loaded Cu-HZSM-5. ASEAN Journal of Chemical Engineering, 6 (2), 58 – 65.

133. Istadi and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2005). Cogeneration of C2 Hydrocarbons and Synthesis Gases from Methane and Carbon Dioxide: A Thermodynamic Analysis. Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry, 13 (3), 148-159, Science Press.

134. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Chong Chee Ming (2005). SCR of NO with C3H6 in the Presence of Excess O2 over Cu/Ag/CeO2 - ZrO2 Catalyst. Chemical Engineering Journal, 113, 13-25, Elsevier.

135. Kusmiyati and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2005). Production Of Gasoline Range Hydrocarbons From Catalytic Reaction Of Methane In The Presence Of Ethylene Over W/HZSM-5. Catalysis Today, 106, 271-274, Elsevier.

136. Kusmiyati and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2005). Dual effect of Supported W Catalyst for Dehydroaromatization of Methane in the Absence of Oxygen. Catalysis Letters, 102 (1-2), 69-78, Springer.

137. Istadi and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2005). A Hybrid Numerical Approach for Multi-Responses Optimization of Process Parameters and Catalyst Compositions in CO2 OCM Process over CaO-MnO/CeO2 Catalyst. Chemical Engineering Journal, 106, 213-227, Elsevier.

138. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Kusmiyati (2004). Improved Performance Of W/HZSM-5 Catalysts For Dehydroaromatization Of Methane. Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry, 13 (3), 148-159, Science Press.

139. Istadi and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2004). Screening of MgO- and CeO2- Based Catalysts for Carbon Dioxide Oxidative Coupling of Methane to C2+

Hydrocarbons. Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry, 13 (1), 23-35, Science Press.

140. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Tan Eng Fong and Z.A Manan (2004). SCR Of NOx by C3H6: Comparison Between Cu/Cr/Ceo2 And Cu/Ag/Ceo2 Catalysts. Journal of Catalysis, 222, 100 - 106, Elsevier.

141. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Didi Dwi Anggoro (2004) Optimization Of Direct Conversion Of Methane To Liquid Fuels Over Cu Loaded W/ZSM-5 Catalyst. Fuel, 83 487-494, Elsevier.

142. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin ,Tan Eng Fong, and Z.A Manan (2003). Selective Reduction of NOx with C3H6 over Cu and Cr Promoted CeO2 Catalysts. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 43, 57-69, Elsevier.

143. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Didi Dwi Anggoro (2003) Characterization And Activity of Cr, Cu and Ga Modified ZSM-5 for Direct Conversion of Methane to Liquid Hydrocarbons. Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry, 12, 123-134, Science Press.

144. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Didi Dwi Anggoro (2002) Dealuminated ZSM- Zeolite Catalyst for Ethylene Oligomerization to Liquid Fuels. Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry, 11, 79 – 86, Science Press.

145. Parulekar S. J. and Amin, N.A. S. (1996), Gas-Liquid Reactions In Well-Mixed Reactors - A Fresh Perspective. Chemical Engineering Science, 51 (20), 4561-4577, Pergamon.

146. Parulekar S. J. and Amin, N.A. S. (1996), Complex Gas-Liquid Reactions: Feedback From Bulk Liquid To Liquid -Side Film. Chemical Engineering Science 51 (10), 2079-2088, Pergamon.

National Peer – Reviewed Journals

1. Amin Talebian-Kiakalaieh and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2017). Gas phase glycerol

dehydration to acrolein using supported silicotungstic acid catalyst. Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences, 21(4), 849-859.

2. Ramli, N.A.S. Zaharudin, N.H. Amin, N.A.S. (2017). Esterification of renewable levulinic acid to levulinate esters using amberlyst-15 as a solid acid catalyst. Journal Teknologi. 79, 137-142.

3. Hamza, U.D., Nasri, N.S., Amin, N.A.S., Mohammed, J., Zain, H.M. (2016). Microwave assisted K2CO3 Palm Shell activated carbon as adsorbent for CO2 adsorption application. Jurnal Teknologi, 78(8-3), 127-159.

4. Muzakkir Mohammad Zainol, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Mohd Asmadi (2015) Impregnation Of Magnetic Particles On Oil Palm Shell Activated, Jurnal Teknologi, 72, 1, 7-11.

5. Nur Aainaa Syahirah Ramli and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Ismail Ware (2014) Optimization Of Oil Palm Fronds Pretreatment Using Ionic Liquid For Levulinic Acid Production, Jurnal Teknologi, 71, 1, 33-41.

6. David Oluwatobi Adekoya, Muhammad Tahir and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2015). Copper modified TiO2 and g-C3N4 catalyst for photoreduction of CO2 to methanol using different reaction mediums. Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, 11(3).

7. Mojtaba Khani, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Zaki Yamani Zakaria, Hajar Alias, Seyed Nezamedin Hosseini (2015). Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, 11(3).

8. Beenish Tahir, Muhammad Tahir, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2015). Nitrogen-doped-TiO2 nanocatalyst for selective photocatalytic CO2 reduction to fuels in a monolith reactor. Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, 11(3).

9. Sulaiman, R.N.R., Nor Aishah Saidina Amin Othman, N., Mohamed Noah, N.F.(2014). Parameter study of ionized nanosilver recovery from wash water using emulsion liquid membrane process. Jurnal Teknologi (Sciences and Engineering)

10. Zakaria, Z.Y., Linekoski, J., Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2014). Thermodynamic analysis of glyserol steam reforming to ethylene. Jurnal Teknologi (Sciences and Engineering)

11. Fawzi M. Elfghi and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2011). Parametric Study of Hydrodesulfurization and Hydrodearomatization of Gasoil in Hydrotreating Process Over CoMo-S Catalyst Using a Pilot Plant Integral Reactor. Jurnal Teknologi, 56 (1), 53-73, UTM Press.

12. Maryam Khoshtinat Nikoo, Mohammad Ali Sharifi and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2011). Carbon Dioxide Reforming of Methane by Catalytic-Plasma Reactor Over Cu/Zn/γ-Al2O3. Jurnal Teknologi, 56 (1), 75-86, UTM Press.

13. Z.Y. Zakaria, I.F.A. Mohamad and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2011). Catalyst Performance Testing: Catalytic Conversion of Diluted Glycerol to Higher Value Added Product. Solid State Science and Technology, 19 (1), 62-68, Persatuan Sains dan Teknologi Keadaan Pepejal Malaysia.

14. Tirena Bahnur Siregar and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2010). Evaporated Palm Oil Cracking to Gasoline over Zeolite Catalysts. Jurnal Teknologi, 52, 163-179. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

15. Siti Eda Eliana Misi, Wan Nor Nadyaini Wan Omar and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2010). Heterogeneous Esterification of Free Fatty Acid to Biodiesel. Journal - The Institute of Engineers, Malaysia, 71 (3), 35-45.

16. Mailin Misson, Roslindawati Haron. Mohd Fadhzir Ahmad Kamaroddin and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2009). Pretreatment of Empty Palm Fruit Bunch for Lignin Degradation. Jurnal Teknologi, 50(F), 89-98, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

17. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Soon Ee Pheng (2009). A Thermodynamic Equilibrium Analysis On Oxidation Of Methane To Higher Hydrocarbons. Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology, 17(2), 363-370, UPM.

18. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Soon Ee Pheng (2008) Gibbs Energy Minimization Method for Analysis of Methane Oxadation To Higher Hydrocarbons. Jurnal Teknologi, 48 (F), 33-50, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

19. H.K. Farizul, N.A.S Amin, D. Suhardy, S. Saiful Azhar and S. Mohd Nazry (2007) Catalytic Conversion of RBD Palm Oil to Gasoline: The Effect of Silica-Alumina Ratio on HZSM-5. Jurnal Teknologi, 47 (F), 55-67, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

20. Norzita Ngadi, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Khew Shih Tak, Lai Siok Lian and Lau Kok Keong (2006). Catalytic Ozonation of 2-Hydroxhy-1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic Acid. Jurnal Teknologi, 44 (C), 13 – 22, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

21. Tirena Bahnur Siregar and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2006). Catalytic Cracking of Palm Oil to Gasoline Over Pretreated Cu-ZSM-5. Jurnal Teknologi, 44 (F), 69-82, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

22. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Harjit Kaur Man Singh and M.Rashid (2005). Removal of Phenol and COD via Catalytic Treatment Using Activated Carbon and Alumina with Ozone. Journal of Industrial Technology, 14 (2), 175-182, SIRIM, Malaysia.

23. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Khairiyah Mohd Yusof and Ruzinah Isha (2005). Carbon Dioxide Reforming of Methane to Syngas Using Response Surface Methodology and Artificial Neural Network. Jurnal Teknologi, 43 (F), 15-30, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

24. Tung Chun Yaw and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2005). Analysis of Carbon Dioxide Reforming of Methane via Thermodynamic Equilibrium Approach. Jurnal Teknologi, 43 (F), 31-50, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

25. Norzita Ngadi, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Didik Prasetyoko (2005). Role of Cu-MFI Catalyst on Direct Conversion of Methane to Gasoline. Jurnal Kejuruteraan, 17, 59-69, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

26. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Tung Chun Yaw (2004). Thermodynamic Equilibrium Approach for Carbon Dioxide Reforming of Methane. Jurnal Teknologi, 43 (F), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

27. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Hii King Kui and Istadi (2003). Study of Carbon Dioxide –Methane reaction Using Co- and Ca –Promoted MnO/Al2O3 Catalysts. Journal of Physical Science, 14, 79-99, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

28. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Zaki Yamani Zakaria (2003). Optimization Of Oxidative Coupling Of Methane Using Response Surface Methodology. Jurnal Teknologi, 39 (F), 35-52, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

29. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Norzita Ngadi and Didik Prasetyoko (2003). Conversion of Methane Using Mo-MFI Zeolite Catalyst. Jurnal Teknologi, 39 (C), 29 – 41, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

30. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Asmadi Ali (2001). Characterization of Modified HZSM-5 With Gallium and Its Reactivity in Direct Conversion of Methane to Liquid Hydrocarbons. Jurnal Teknologi, 35 (F), 21 – 30, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

Proceedings and Conference

1. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Nurul Huda Zamzuri (2015) Hydrogen Production from Catalytic Steam Reforming of Glycerol Over Various Supported Nickel Catalysts. 5th International Conference on Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technology 2015 (ICFCHT2015), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

2. Dorairaaj Sivasubramaniam, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2015) Synthesis of ethyl levulinate from levulinic acid over solid superacid catalyst. Chemical Engineering Transactions, The 18th Conference of Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction (PRES Conference), Kuching, Malaysia.

3. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Muhammad Tahir, Beenish Tahir (2015) Carbon dioxide reduction in a continuous monolith catalytic photoreactor. Chemical Engineering Transactions, The 18th Conference of Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction (PRES Conference), Kuching, Malaysia.

4. Muzakkir Mohammad Zainol, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Mohd Asmadi, Norzita Ngadi (2015) Carbon Cryogel from Lignin-Furfural as Acid Catalyst in Esterification of Oleic

Acid, ICGSCE 2014, International Conference on Global Sustainability and Chemical Engineering, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

5. Dorairaaj Sivasubramaniam, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2015) One Pot Synthesis of γ-Valerolactone from D-Glucose Over H3PW12O40/ZrO2 Catalyst, ICGSCE 2014, International Conference on Global Sustainability and Chemical Engineering, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

6. Saeed Delavari and NorAishah Saidina Amin (2014) Optimization of Photocatalytic Reduction of CH4 and CO2 over Stainless Steel Wires. Energy Proceedia, International Conference of Applied Energy, (ICAE, 2014), Taipeh, Taiwan

7. Saeed Delavari and NorAishah Saidina Amin (2014) Response Surface Methodology Analysis of CO2 Photocatalytic Conversion in Presence of CH4 over Nitrogen-Doped Titania Nanotube Arrays. Chemical Engineering Transaction, Vol 39, pg 235-240, Process Engineering System (PRES) Conference Prague, Czech Republic.

8. Amin Talebian-Kiakalaieh and NorAishah Saidina Amin (2014) Glycerol dehydration to acrolein using supported silicotungstic acid by zirconia. CHISA, Prague, Czech Republic.

9. Z.Y. Zakaria, J. Linnekowski, N.A.S Amin (2013). Hydrogen Production From Steam Reforming Of Glycerol Over Modified Zsm-5 Zeolite Catalyst. 15th Asian Chemical Congress (15ACC) 2013, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore, Aug 19-23, 2013

10. Amin Talebian-Kiakalaieh, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Alireza Zarei and Hamidreza Jaliliannosrati (2013). Biodiesel Production from High Fre Fatty Acid Waste Cooking Oil by Solid Acid Catalyst. 6th International Conference on Process Systems Engineering (PSE ASIA). June 25-27 2013, Kuala Lumpur.

11. Izirwan, I.; Mohd, A.; Amin, Saidina N. A., Characterization of Oil Palm Shell Activated Carbon and ZSM-5 Supported Cobalt Catalysts, 6th International Congress of Chemistry and Environment (ICCE-2013) Conference at Antwerp, Belgium from 8 – 10th July 2013

12. Ahmad Hafiidz Mohammad Fauzi and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2012). Optimization of Oleic Acid Conversion into Biodiesel Using Ionic Liquid. International Conference on Environment (ICENV) 2012. December 11-13 2012, Penang.

13. Alireza Zarei, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Amin Talebian-Kiakalaieh and Hamidreza Jalilian (2012). Biodiesel Production from Immobilized Enzyme and Effect of Alcohol on the Result. 3rd International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (ICCCE). 2012, Singapore.

14. Iman Noshadi, Emad Karbalaeimohammad Fakhar Sr., Seyed Masoom Khazraee, Hamidreza Jaliliannosrati and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2012). Experimental, ANFIS Modeling and DE Optimization of Pilot Plant Scale Biodiesel Production from Yellow Grease in a Reactive Distillation. AIChE 2012 Annual Meeting, 2012. October 28 – November 2 2012, Pittsburgh USA.

15. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Nazlina Yaani (2011). Catalytic Performance of Hybrid Nanocatalyst for Levulinic Acid Production from Glucose. International Conference on Nanotechnology (ICONT) 2011. June 6-9 2011, Kota Kinabalu Sabah.

16. Mahadhir Mohamed, Tan Sie Ting, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Tuan Amran Tuan Abdullah and Ramli Mat (2011). Conversion of Glycerol to Methanol in the Presence of Zeolite based Catalysts. IEEE First Conference on Clean Energy and Technology (CET), 2011. June 27 – 29 2011, Kuala Lumpur.

17. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Roslindawati Haron (2010). Conversion of Alkaline Pretreated Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) to Phenols. 6th International Conference on Combustion, Incineration/Pyrolysis and Emission Control (6th i-ICIPEC) July 26-29 2010, Kuala Lumpur.

18. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Mailin Misson, Roslindawati Haron, Mohd Fadhzir Ahmad Kamaruddin and Nazlina Ya’aini (2010). Pyrolysis of Pretreated Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) to Biofuel. Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Renewable Energy Technologies (ICARET) 2010. July 6-7 2010, Cyberjaya.

19. Mailin Misson, Roslindawati Haron, Mohd Fadhzir Ahmad Kamaruddin and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2009). Pyrolysis of Concentrated Empty Palm Fruit Bunch (EPFB) to Chemicals and Fuels. Seminar on Biomass for Biofuels and Value-Added Products. October 27-28 2009, The Saujana Kuala Lumpur.

20. Mailin Misson, Roslindawati Haron, Mohd Fadhzir Ahmad Kamaruddin and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2009). Upgrading of Bio-oil to Chemicals and Fuels. Proceedings of Oleo & Specialty Chemicals Conference. Palm Oil International Congress (PIPOC) 2009, November 9-12 2009, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

21. Javaid Akhtar, Soo K.K, and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2009). Catalyzed Liquefaction Of Empty Palm Fruit Bunch (EPFB) In Sub-Critical Water. Proceedings of 3rd South East Asia Technical University Consortium (SEATUC). February 25-27 2009, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

22. Mailin Misson, Roslindawati Haron, Zaki Yamani Zakaria, Mohd Fadhzir Ahmad Kamaruddin and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2008). Product Distribution of Pyrolyzed Concentrated Empty Palm Fruit Bunch (EPFB). JSPS-VCC Group Seminar, November 24-25 2008, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.

23. Mailin Misson, Roslindawati Haron, Zaki Yamani Zakaria and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin. (2008). Bio-Oil from Pyrolysis of Pre-Treated Empty Palm Fruit Bunch (EPFB). Proceeding Regional Symposium Chemical Engineering (RSCE 2008). December 2-3 2008, Kuala Lumpur.

24. Mailin Misson, Roslindawati Haron, Mohd Fadhzir Ahmad Kamaroddin, Zaki Yamani Zakaria and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin. (2008). Conversion of Chemically Treated Empty Palm Fruit Bunch (EPFB) to Important Chemicals. Proceeding Regional Symposium Chemical Engineering (RSCE 2008). December 2-3 2008, Kuala Lumpur

25. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Sriraj Ammasi (2008). Influence Of Process Variables On A Dual-Bed Catalytic System for Methane Conversion to Liquid Hydrocarbons. Proceeding Regional Symposium Chemical Engineering (RSCE 2008), December 2-3 2008, Kuala Lumpur.

26. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Istadi (2008). Plasma Reactor for Methane Conversion. Proceeding UK-MEC 2008. University College London, London, UK.

27. Mohd Aminudin Mansor, Mailin Misson, Roslindawati Haron and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2008). Delignification of Empty Palm Fruit Bunches by Lignin Peroxidase for Biofuel Production. Proceedings of South East Asia Technical University Consortium (SEATUC), Bandung, Indonesia.

28. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Kusmiyati (2007). Conversion of Methane To Gasoline Range Hydrocarbons Over W/HZSM-5 Catalyst: Effect Of Co-Feeding, International

Conference on Advanced Pertrochemicals and Polymers (ICAPP). June 25-28 2007, Bangkok, Thailand.

29. NorAishah Saidina Amin, Istadi and Kusmiyati (2006) Direct Catalytic Conversion of Methane to Chemicals and Fuels, 2nd International R& D Forum on Oil, Gas, Petrochemicals, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, December 6-7,2006.

30. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Istadi (2005). Selective Conversion of Methane to C2

Hydrocarbons Using Carbon Dioxide as an Oxidant over CaO-MnO/CeO2 Catalyst. The 4th Asia-Pacific Chemical Reaction Engineering Symposium. June 12-15 2005, Gyeongju, Korea.

31. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Kusmiyati (2005). Application of Central Composite Design (CCD) & Response Surface Methodology (RSM) in the Catalytic Conversion of Methane and Ethylene into Liquid Fuel Products. Annual Fundamental Science Seminar, Proceeding of the 2nd Annual Fundamental Science Seminar. June 14-15, 2004, Johor Bahru, Johor.

32. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Soon Ee Pheng (2005). Direct Conversion of Methane to Higher Hydrocarbons over Tungsten Modified HZSM-5 Catalysts in Presence of Oxygen. Annual Fundamental Science Seminar, Proceeding of the 2nd Annual Fundamental Science Seminar. June 14-15 2004, Johor Bahru, Johor.

33. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2005). Process Optimization Studies of Dual-Bed Catalytic Reactor System for Conversion of Methane to Liquid Hydrocarbons Using Design of Experiments (DoE). Annual Fundamental Science Seminar. Ibnu Sina Institute, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

34. Istadi and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin (2005). Co-Generation of C2+ Hydrocarbons and

Synthesis Gas from Methane and Carbon Dioxide using Dielectric-Barrier Discharge Plasma Reactor without Catalyst at Low Temperature. The International Energy Conference 2005. August 5-7 2005, Jakarta, Indonesia.

35. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Kusmiyati (2004). Dehydroaromatization of Methane in the Absence of Oxygen Over W-based Catalyst. Proceeding of the 10th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers. Pg 1.301-1.306.

36. Nor Aishah Saidina Amin and Istadi (2004). Multi-Response Optimization Strategy for Catalyst Compositions and Process Parameters Design for CO2-OCM Process over CaO-MnO/CeO2 Catalyst. Proceeding of the 10th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers. Pg 3.211-3.217.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES

Patent Granted 1. MY 142853 - A Process for Converting Empty Palm Fruit Bunch (EPFB) to Biodiesel, Gas

Fuel and Char 2. MY 148935 - A – Bio-oil recovery method 3. Utility Innovation for Catalytic Plasma Reactor System (UI Granted - UI 2007 1812) 4. MY-157823-A Integrated Reactor Permreactor Permeator for Natural Gas Conversion

Process

Patent Filing

1. Renewable Levulinic Acid Production Catalyzed by Acidic Functionalized Ionic Liquid (PI 2015704163)

2. A Method of Synthesis of Carbon Cryogel Microspheres From Lignin-Furfural Mixtures as Acid Catalyst for Biodiesel Production (PI 2015704161)

3. Ozonolysis Treatment of Oil Palm Frond Enhanced Glucose Production

4. Lignin Degradation Of Biomass Pretreament Via Ozonolysis For Enhanced Glucose Recovery (Filing no PI 2015702682)

5. Catalytic Microchannel Photoreactor for Conversion of Carbon Dioxide to Hydrocarbon Fuels (Filing No. PI 2014700299)

6. Ozonation Apparatus for the Removal of Pharmaceutical, Pollutants and Methods Thereof (Filing No. PI 2013000836)

7. Production of Levulinic Acid from Biodegradable Waste Material (Filing No. PI 2013000867)

8. Biodiesel and Methods of Producing Thereof (Filing No. PI 2011001655)

9. Bio-Oil Recovery Methods (Filing No. PI 2009 2119)

10. Dual Bed Catalytic System and Methods Thereof (Filing No. PI 2009 1991)

11. Catalytic Conversion of Palm Oil to Gasoline (Filing No. PI 2009 0406)

12. A Process for Producing Biodiesel from Waste Cooking Oil (Filing No. PI 2008 4695)

13. A Process for Producing Biodiesel and A Process For Producing A Catalyst Used In The Process for Producing The Biodiesel (Filing No. PI 2008 4694)

14. Utility Innovation for Catalytic Plasma Reactor System (UI Granted - UI 2007 1812)

15. Single Step Conversion of Methane to Gasoline (Filing No. PI 2001 3625)

AWARDS

1. Awarded Outstanding National Research (Global Warming) at Malaysia’s Research Star Award 2017 by Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, 2017.

2. Silver medal PECIPTA, 2017

3. Gold Medal, 18th Industrial Art & Technology Exhibition (INATEX) 2016

4. Silver Medal, 18th Industrial Art & Technology Exhibition (INATEX) 2016

5. The 2015 Applied Energy Award - Highly Cited Review Paper in Applied Energy journal for 2015

6. Anugerah Penyelidikan Terbaik UTM, 2015

7. Gold Medal INATEX, 2014.

8. Top Reserach Scientist Malaysia, 2013.

9. Winner of Petrochemical Processing Award at the 2013 IChemE Malaysia Awards

10. Gold Medal, 13th British Invention Show (BIS), 2013, The Barbican Exhibition Centre London, London

11. Researcher of the Year, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2013

12. Silver Medal, 15th Industrial Art & Technology Exhibition (INATEX) 2013

13. Gold Medal, 24th International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibitions (ITEX) 2013

14. Silver Medal, 14th Industrial Art & Technology Exhibition (INATEX) 2012

15. Bronze Medal, 14th Industrial Art & Technology Exhibition (INATEX) 2012

16. Gold Medal, 23rd International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibitions (ITEX) 2012

17. Gold Medal, 13th Industrial Art & Technology Exhibition (INATEX) 2011

18. Best Research Group, 2008

19. Best Applied Reseach, 2008

20. Silver Medal, Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2009

21. Silver Medal,10th INATEX 2008, 2008.

22. Anugerah Penerbitan Jurnal Antarabangsa, UTM, Skudai, 2007.

23. Anugerah Cemerlang, UTM Skudai, 2006.

24. Two Silver Medals, International Exhibition Ideas Invention New Products (IENA) Nuremberg, Germany, 2006.

25. Silver Medal , 8th INATEX, UTM, Skudai 2006.

26. Silver Medal –17th International Invention, Innovation, Industrial design and Technology Exhibition (ITEX), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2006.

27. Silver Medal – 33rd International Exhibitions of Inventions, New Techniques and Products of Geneva, Switzerland, 2005.

28. First recipient for Innovation and Design Award, UTM, Skudai, 2003.

29. Best Individual Researcher UTM, Skudai, 2002.

30. Gold Medal, 30th International Exhibition of Inventions of Inventions, New Techniques and Products of Geneva, Switzerland 2002.

31. Genius Prize for “Fuel from Methane”, research. Awarded by Hungarian Association of Inventors at the 30th International Exhibition of Inventions, New Techniques and Products of Geneva, Switzerland , 2002

32. Acknowledgement Certificate , MOSTE, 2002

33. Consolation Prize, EINIC, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 2002.

34. Gold Medal Ekspo Sains & Teknologi, Kuala Lumpur 2001

35. Gold Medal Invention Award, INATEX UTM, Skudai 2001

36. Best Engineering Invention, Institute of Engineers Malaysia, Pameran IPTA, Kula Lumpur, 2001

37. Silver Medal - 28th International Exhibition of Inventions, New Techniques and Products of Geneva, Switzerland, 2000

38. Acknowledgement Certificate, MOSTE, 2000

39. Congratulatory Letter, Kementerian Pendidikan, 2000

40. UTM Best Research Group, 2000

41. Gold Medal Invention Award, INATEX UTM Skudai 1999

INTERNATIONALIZATION

1. Visiting Research Fellow for MIT-UTM Sustainability Cities Program, September 2015 - May 2016

2. Keynote speaker for 1st International Conference on Oleo and Petrochemicals Engineering (ICOOPChE), Riau, November 23-24, 2015

3. Visiting Researcher to Helsinki University Of Technology, June1-28 2009

4. Invited Speaker PIPOC 2009, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, November 9-12, 2009

5. Invited Speaker 2nd International R& D Forum on Oil, Gas, Petrochemicals, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, December 6-7,2006.

6. Recipient of Exxon-Mobil Research Grant in 2008

7. Plenary Speaker Universita Diponegoro, 2001

SERVICE TO PUBLIC

1. Chairman for Tun Fatimah Secondary Fully Residential School Parents-Teacher Association 2005-2007

GRADUATE SUPERVISION

GRADUATED STUDENTS

Student Degree Awarded Year Graduated

Mojtaba Khani Ph.D 2017

Muzakkir Mohammad Zainol Ph.D 2017

Izirwan bin Izhab Ph.D 2017

Saeed Delavari Ph.D 2017

Mahadhir Mohamed Ph.D 2015

Usman Hamza Ph.D 2015

Amin Talebian-Kiakalaieh Ph.D 2015

Maryam Khostinat Nikoo Ph.D 2015

Nur Aainaa Syahirah Ramli Ph.D 2015

Muhammad Tahir Ph.D 2013

Zaki Yamani Zakaria Ph.D 2013

Fawzy El Amin Ph.D 2012

Javaid Akhtar Ph.D 2011

Ramli Mat Ph.D 2007

Istadi Ph.D 2006

Kusmiyati Ph.D 2006

Roslina Rashid Ph.D 2005

Didi Dwi Anggoro Ph.D 2004

Dorairaaj A/L Subramaniam M.Sc 2016

Beenish Tahir M.Sc 2015

Ahmad Hafiidz Mohammad Fauzi M.Sc 2013

Dilaeleyana Abu Bakar Sidik M.Sc 2013

Siti Hadjar Md. Arshad M.Sc 2013

Mohd. Fadzhir Ahmad Kamaroddin M.Sc 2013

Nazlina Ya’aini M.Sc 2012

Nurul Huda Zamzuri M.Sc 2012

Wan Nor Nadyaini Wan Omar M.Sc 2011

Iman Noshadi M.Sc 2011

Chua Yeu Jen M.Sc 2009

Fawzy El Amin M.Sc 2008

Tung Chung Yaw M.Sc 2007

SriRaj Ammasi M.Sc 2007

Harjit Kaur a/p Man Singh M.Sc 2007

Soon Ee Pheng M.Sc 2006

Tirenar Baharu Sinegar M.Sc 2006

Siti Kartina Abd Karim M.Sc 2006

Chong Chee Ming M.Sc 2005

Ruzinah Isha M.Sc 2005

Tutuk Djoko Kusworo M.Sc 2004

Tan Eng Fong M.Sc 2003

Zaki Yamani Zakaria M.SC 2002

Chin Hon Keong M.Sc 2002

Farizul Hafiz Kassim M.Sc 2001

Sharif Hussin Sharif Zein M.Sc 1999

Didi Dwi Anggoro M.Sc 1998

Mixed-Mode M.Sc

CURRENT RESEARCH STUDENT

Pouye Panahi M.Sc 2013

Wan Anis Binti Wan Azaman M.Sc 2013

Syelvia Putri Utami M.Sc 2012

Mariam Usman M.Sc 2015

Jibrin Waziri M.Sc 2015

David Akoya M.Sc 2015

Student Degree Program

Wan Nor Nadyaani Wan Omar Ph.D

Muhammad Anif Abu Zarin Ph.D

Beenish Tahir Ph.D

Asif Hussien Khoja Ph.D

Hamdya Sabrina Mohidin Yahya Ph.D

Nor Umisyuhada Mohd Nor Ph.D

Abdullah Bafaqeer Ph.D

Tariq Abbas M.Sc