CURRICULUM VITAE

1. Personal Data

Name: Ani Binti Idris

Position: Assoc. Prof

I/C No.: 630202-71-5300 (A2257141)

Home Address: No. 30. Jalan Undan 3, Taman Perling, 81200 Johor Bahru

Office Address: Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Natural Resources

Engineering, UTM, 81310 UTM Skudai, Johor

Telephone No.: 07-2382489 (House)

07-5576160 Extn.: 5403 (Office)

2. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATION UNIVERSITY/INSTITUTION YEAR

Tech. Dip. in Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore 1983

Chem. Process Tech.

B. Chem. Engg., Hons. Universiti Tek. Malaysia, Malaysia 1988

2nd Class Upper/CPA 3.42

M. Sc. in Biochem. Engg. University College London, UK 1989

Ph. D. in Bioprocess Engg. Universiti Tek. Malaysia, Malaysia 2002

3. Field of Expertise

Membrane making, Membrane Separation Processes, Fermentation; immobilized cell and

solid-state fermentation, Downstream bioprocesses

4. Research Interest

Membrane making, Membrane Separation Processes, Fermentation

5. Work Experience

Place Year

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 7/1988 - present

Texas Instruments Singapore 1984 - 6/1987
Hewlett Packard Singapore 1985

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6.0 Current Job Description:

Taught various engineering related subjects such as Numerical Analysis, Bioprocess

Control and Instrumentation, Bioseparation, Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics,
Bioreactor and Fermentation Design, Thermodynamic I and II, Bioprocess Engineering,
Process Design, Separation 1, Design Project. Conducted laboratory classes in
Biochemical laboratory, Bioprocess Practicals and Engineering laboratory.
Taught Chemical Processes and Equipment to Masters students.
Currently supervising 4 MSc students 3 PhD students.
Participated in various research and consultancy activities. Currently heading two IRPA
research projects and co researchers in at least 3 other projects.
Also in charge of the downstream process laboratory.

6.1. Administrative Experience at UTM

Position held Year

1. Head of Downstream Processing

Laboratory 2003 - present
2. Head of Bioprocess Engineering
Panel 2003 - present
3. Secretary of Chemical-
Biotechnology cluster

2005 -present
4. Member of the Faculty of Study
leave committee

2005 – present
5. Member of the FKKKSA OBE,
Curriculum and syllabus
committee

2007-present
6. Member of FKKKSA publication
committee

2006-present
7. Member of University Book
Panelist

2007-present
8. Member of the Faculty of
Chemical Engineering Academic
Committee

2003 – 2006
9. Head of Thermodynamics
Laboratory

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 1995 – 1996
10. Member of the Faculty of
Chemical Engineering Academic
Committee

2003 – 2006
11. Member of FKKKSA tender
Technical Evaluation and
Coordination Committee

2002-2003

Additionally, has previously held various positions in numerous other committees at the
department, faculty, university and national levels.

7. TEACHING/SUPERVISION/EXAMINER

7.1 Teaching and Laboratory Experience:

Chemical processes and equipment : M. Engg. students

Separation 1 : Undergraduate
Numerical Analysis : Undergraduate
Bioprocess Control & Instrumentation : Undergraduate
Bioseparation : Undergraduate
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics : Undergraduate
Bioreactor & Fermentation Design : Undergraduate
Thermodynamic I : Diploma& Undergraduate
Thermodynamic II : Diploma
Bioprocess Engineering : Undergraduate
Process Design : Undergraduate
Unit Operations : Undergraduate
Design Project : Undergraduate
Laboratory classes in the following
Fluid mechanics : Undergraduate
Unit Operations : Undergraduate
Biochemical : Undergraduate
Bioprocess Practicals : Undergraduate
Engineering : Diploma& Undergraduate

8.0 Supervision:

Post graduates:

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 M. Engg. : 15 students from 1996 to present
PhD : 3 students

1. Iqbal Ahmed Production of halogenated membranes PhD. On-

using microwave technique (Bioprocess) going
2. Norazimah Mat Zain Development of immobilized technique PhD. On-
using L. Deldreukii ATCC 9649 in PVA (Bioprocess) going
matrix for lactic acid production
3. Fazlena Hamzah Solid state fermentation of PhD. On-
lignocelluloses empty fruit bunches (Bioprocess)) going
fiber using Rhizopus oryzae for lactic
acid production
4. Nurdiana Modh Noor Development and characterization of M. Eng. On-
polyethersulfone membranes with (Bioprocess) going
lithium fluoride additives
5. Chan Meow Kee Effect of monosodium glutamate M. Eng. On-
additive on performance of flat sheet (Bioprocess) going
dialysis membrane
6. Maizatul Asmah Limin Performance of blend polyethersulfone . M. Eng. On-
–lithium halide ultrafiltration (Bioprocess) going
membranes for palm oil mill effluent
treatment
7. Mohd Suardi Suhaimi Production ligninase peroxidase through M. Eng. On-
solid state fermentation using empty (Bioprocess) going
fruit bunches fiber as the substrate
8. Faridah Kormin Production of thin film composite M. Eng. 2004
membranes for reverse osmosis (Bioprocess)
9. Suzana Wahidin Identification of important factors that M. Eng. 2005
influence the production of lactic acid (Bioprocess)
fermentation by immobilized
Lactabacillus Deldreukii using waste as
substrate
10. Lee Kuan Yet Effect of PEG additives on performance M. Eng. 2005
of hemodialysis membrane (Bioprocess)
11. Norashikin Mat Zain Effect of various additives on M. Eng. 2005
polyethersulfone ultrafiltration (Bioprocess)
membranes
12. Lee Sze Yean Effects of bore fluid on polyether M. Eng. 2007
sulfone hollow fiber performance (Bioprocess) waiting
for
viva
13. Deepak Verma Influence of lithium chloride on M. Eng. 2007
polyethersulfone membrane (Chem. Eng.)
performance (by course)
14. Ansari Akhlaque Ah. Influence of lithium fluoride additive on M. Eng. 2006
Nihal Ah. polyethersulfone membranes (Chem. Eng)
(by course)
15 Omar Spinning of lithium bromide hollow M. Eng. On
fiber membranes (Chem. Eng) going
(by course)

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 Under graduates

Currently Supervising 4
Completed Supervising More than 40

Examiner :
MSc. : 4 MSc students from 2001 to present (1st stage proposal)
MSc : 2 MSc student from 2001 to present (internal viva)

9.0 Research experience

Name of project Period Role

1. High performance blended membranes

using a novel preparation techniques
(IRPA 79037) RM 188,000

2006-Present

Project Leader
2. Production of composite hollow fiber
membranes for bioseparation (IRPA
74170). RM 189,000

2004-2006

Project Leader
3. Production of flat and hollow fiber
membranes for biodialysis membranes
(IRPA 75089). RM 189,000

2003-2005

Project Leader
4. Additives derived from local sources for
enhanced oil recovery (EOR) processes
(IRPA 74277). RM 177,000

2005-Present

Project Member
5. Optimization and Modeling of Lactic
Acid Production from Pineapple Waste
(IRPA 74263). (RM 186,000)

2005-Present

Project Member
6. Development of reactive membranes
based on nanoparticules for water
treatment (IRPA ) RM 300,000

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 2007-Present

Project Member
7. Modeling and simulation of a
biological process for the production of
lactic acid (IRPA

2007-Present

Project Member
8. Uptake of glucose and batch lactic
fermentation by immobilized
Lactobacilus Deldruekii in Pineapple
permeate (FRGS 74246). RM 50,000).

2003-2004

Project Leader
9. Catalytic production of SynGas via
carbon dioxide reforming process in
membrane reactors

2007-Present

Project Member
10. The development and Optimization of
Processes for the Expression of Sialylated
Recombinant Human Therapeutic
Glycoprotein in Insect Cell Baculovirus
Systems (RM 175,000) IRPA 74192.

2003-2005

Project Member
11. Flow properties of Xanthan Gum
Produced From Local Starches For Use
In Enhanced Oil Recovery Processes
(FRGS 71993).

2003-2005

Project Member
12. Catalytic and Enzymatic Conversions of
Agricultural Waste " Durio Zibethinus "
to Biomethanol and Bioethanol (IRPA)

2003-2005

Project Member
13. Enzymatic Conversions of biomass to
bioethanol (IRPA)

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 2003-2005

Project Member

14. Model development for characterization

of ultrafiltration and Reverse osmosis
membranes hollow fiber membranes
(UPP) RM20,000

2002-2003

Project Leader
15. Production and Testing of ultrafiltration
hollow fiber membranes (UPP)
RM20,000

1999-2001

Project Leader
16. Development of Hollow Fiber Membrane
(IRPA 74121) RM250,000

1999-2001

Project Member

10. Consultancy Experience

Name of project Year Role

1. Reverse osmosis system analysis for

FILMTECTM membranes, Exxonmobil

2007

Advisor
2. Setting up of Downstream Processing
Laboratory, KUKTEM RM3000

2003

Advisor
3. Enhanced Combine Heat Pump. RM50,
000 (FRGS 63080)

1992-1994

Project member

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11. Publications
11.1 International Journal Publications.

1. Ani Idris and Norashikin Mat Zain (2007) Synthesis, characterization and
performance of asymmetric polyethersulfone (PES) ultrafiltration membranes with
polyethylene glycol of different molecular weights as additives Desalination
2. Ani Idris. Lee Kuan Yet (2006).The effect of different molecular weight PEG
additives on cellulose acetate asymmetric dialysis membrane performance.
Journal of Membrane Science. 280 920-927
3. AniIdris, K. Farida, M. Y. Noordin.(2006). Application of response surface
methodology in describing the performance of thin film composite membrane.
Separation and Purification Technology. 49(3) 271-280.
4. AniIdris, W. Suzana, (2006) Effect of Na-Alginate and bead diameter on lactic
production from pineapple waste using immobilized Lactobacillus delbrueckii
ATCC 9646, in H. K. Rhee, In Sik Nam, J. M. Park (Eds). New Developments
and Application in Chemical Reaction Engineering, Studies in Surface Science
and Catalysis.405.
5. AniIdris, W. Suzana, M. Y. Noordin. (2006) Effect of Na-Alginate conc., bead
diameter, initial pH and Temperature on lactic production from pine apple waste
using immobilized Lactobacillus delbrueckii. Process Biochemistry 41(5) 1117-
1123.
6. Ani Idris, W. Suzana, H. B. Mat (2004). Lactic Acid Fermentation From Liquid
Pineapple Waste Using Free And Immobilized Lactobacillus Delbruekii ATCC
9649 in Z. Ujang and M. Henze (Eds). Environmental Biotechnology:
Advancement in Water and Wastewater Application in the Tropics. Water &
Environmental Management Series.213
7. Ani Idris, A. F. Ismail, S. A. Gorgeyev, S. J. Shilton.(2003). Rheology Assessment of
Cellulose Acetate Spinning Solution and its Influence On Reverse Osmosis Hollow
Fiber Membrane Performance . Polymer. 22. 319 – 325.
8. Ani Idris, A. F. Ismail, M. Noorhayati.(2003). Measurement of Rheologically Induced
Molecular Orientation Using Attenuated Total Infrared Dichroism in Reverse Osmosis
Hollow Fiber Cellulose Acetate Membranes and its Influence on Separation
Performance. Journal of Membrane Science.213 (1-2) 45 -54
9. Ani Idris, M.Y. Noordin, A.F. Ismail, S.J. Shilton (2002). Study of Shear Rate
Influence on the Performance of Cellulose Acetate Reverse Osmosis Hollow Fiber
Membranes. Journal of Membrane Science. 202. 205-215.
10. Ani Idris, M.Y. Noordin, A.F. Ismail, S.J. Shilton (2002). Optimisation of Cellulose
Acetate Hollow Fiber Reverse Osmosis Membrane Production Using Taguchi
Method. Journal of Membrane Science. 205. 223 -237.
11. Ani Idris, A. F. Ismail, S. J. Shilton, R. Roslina, M. Musa.(2002). The Deduction of
Fine Structural Details of Reverse Osmosis Hollow Fiber Membranes Using Pore
Modelling. Separation and Purification Tech. 29. 217 – 227.

11.2 National Journal Publications.

12. Ani Idris, Iqbal Ahmed (In Press). Polyethersulfone asymmetric membranes using
mixture of two solvents and lithium chloride as additive presented. Jurnal Teknologi
(F)
13. Ani Idris, Suzana Wahidina and M.Y. Noordin.(2006) Application of Two-Level Full
Factorial Design to Lactic Acid Production using Immobilized Lactobacillus

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 Delbrueckii from pineapple waste. Journal of Science and Technology In the Tropics.
JOSIT.
14. Ani Idris , Norrashikin Mat Zain (2006). Effect of heat treatment on the performance
and Structural Details of polyethersulfone ultrafiltration. Jurnal Teknologi (F) , 44; 27
-40.
15. Ani Idris, K. Y. Lee, H. K. Ling (2005) Preparation of flat sheet cellulose acetate
dialysis membrane suitable for separation of BSA solution. Jurnal Teknologi, 42; 35
-46.
16. Ani Idris, Farida Kormin, Zakiamani, (2005). Curing Temperature Effect on the
Performance of Thin Film Composite Membrane Jurnal Teknologi F 43:51- 64.
17. Ani Idris, A. F. Ismail, S. A. Gorgeyev, S. J. Shilton.(2003). Effect of Rheological
Behaviour of Cellulose Acetate Spinning Solutions on Performance ofReverse
Osmosis Hollow Fiber Membrane Performance . Jurnal teknologi. 39.
18. Ani Idris, A.F. Ismail, S. Iswandi, S.J. Shilton., et.al, (2001). “Effect of Methanol on
the Performance of Asymmetric Cellulose Acetate Reverse Osmosis Membranes
Using Dry/Wet Phase Inversion Technique.” Jurnal Teknologi. 34. 39 – 50.
19. Ani Idris, Azhar Abdul Aziz, Ahmad Jailani Mansor. (1995) Alternative fuel for diesel
Engines by Kolbe Electrolysis. Buletin Jentera 14(1) 1-5.

11.3 Presented at Conferences

20. Ani Idris, Iqbal Ahmad (2007). Cellulose acetate–polyethersulfone (CA-PS) blend
ultrafiltration membranes for palm oil mill effluent treatment. International nt.
Conference on Environment : Survival and Sustainability, Turkey.
21. Ani Idris, Iqbal Ahmad (2007). Performance cellulose acetate-polyethersulfone (CA-
PS) blend membranes prepared using microwave heating for palm oil mill effluent
treatment. Int. Conference on Waer Management and Technology Applications in
Developing Countries, Kuala Lumpur
22. Ani Idris, Norashikin Mat Zain. (2006). The role of different molecular weights
polyethylene glycol (PEG) additives on polyethersulfone (PES) ultrafiltration
membranes. National Seminar on Science and its application in Industry. A49- A 56.
14- 15 February Melaka
23. Ani Idris, Iqbal Ahmad, (2006) Preparation of polysulfone ultrafiltration membrane
via microwave technique presented in 1st Regional Postgraduate Conference on
Engineering and Science RPCES 2006. July 26-27th UTM JB.
24. Ani Idris, Sze Yean Lee (2006) Influence of bore fluid flow rate to ultrafiltration
hollow fiber membrane performance presented in 1st Regional Postgraduate
Conference on Engineering and Science RPCES 2006. July 26-27th UTM JB.
25. Ani Idris, Iqbal Ahmad, (2006) Polyethersulfone asymmetric aembranes using mixture
of two solvents and lithium chloride as additive presented in 1st International
Conference on Natural Resources Engineering and Technology INRET 2006 July 24-
25th Marriott Putrajaya Malaysia.

26. Ani idris, Mohd Zain N.A, (2006) Determination of effective diffusion Coefficients in
a PVA alginate matrix used for the immobilization of biocatalyst. Kustem 5 th Annual
Seminar on Sustainability Science and Management. 2 3rd May, Kolej Universiti Sains
dan Teknologi, Trengganu,
27. Ani Idris, Norashikin Mat Zain (2006). Separation of treated palm oil mill effluent
(POME) using fabricated PES ultrafiltration membrane. Int. Conf. on Environment.
USM, Penang

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28. Aishah A. J ., Murni S., Norhuda T., Suffiyana A., Idris, A., Sugeng T., Noor Fatimah
A. P. and Masao T. (2005) Effect of Mediator on Chloroaromatic compounds using
electrochemical method.
29. Aishah A. J .,Idris, A., Sugeng T., and Masao T.(2005) Decontamination of
chlobenzene by electrochemical method. Proceeding of 17th Symposium of Chemical
Analysis Malaysia. p.70
30. AniIdris, W. Suzana, (2005) Effect of Na-Alginate and bead diameter on lactic
production from pine apple waste using immobilized Lactobacillus delbrueckii ATCC
9646, presented in Korea In APCREO 2005
31. Ani Idris, K. Y. Lee (2005). Effect of Solvent/Additives Ratio On Cellulose Acetate
Dialysis. Membrane Formation And Urea Clearance. Int. Adv Tech. Congress 2005 at
Marriott Hotel. (6 – 8 Dec 2005)
32. Ani Idris, Norashikin Mat Zain (2005). Effect of heating on the performance of
polyethersulfone (PES) ultrafiltration flat sheet membranes ICCBPE/SOMChe 2005
Sabah (8 – 10 Dec)
33. Ani Idris, Lee, K. Y. (2004).Preparation of flat sheet cellulose acetate dialysis
membrane, suitable for clearance of urea solution. Proceedings of the 18th
Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers.2-28-2-34.
34. Ani Idris, Lee, K. Y. (2004).Effect of acetic acid/polyethylene glycol ratio and water to
the urea clearance and morphology of cellulose acetate dialysis membrane.
Proceedings of the Regional Symposium of Chemical Engineering. KM043.
35. Farida Kormin, Ani Idris, M. Y. Noordin (2004) Study on the composition Effects of
Aqueos Phase Solution for the Production of Thin Film Composite
Membranes.Malaysian Science and Technology Congress 2004. MSTC 2004.
ENG23:47.
36. Ani Idris, W. Suzana, H. B. Mat (2003). Lactic Acid Fermentation From Liquid
Pineapple Waste Using Free And Immobilized Lactobacillus Delbruekii ATCC 9649.
IWA Conference. Environmental Biotechnology 21st -22nd Nov 2003.
37. Khairiyah Mohd Yusof, AniIdris, J.S Lim (2003). Pore Size Determination of
Asymmetric Membrane Using Neural Network. International Conference on Chemical
and Bioprocess Engineering. 27th -29th August 2003. Volume 2. 755-761.
38. AniIdris, M.Y. Noordin.(2003) Effect of Bore Fluid on Reverse Osmosis Hollow Fiber
Membranes. 12th Scientific Conference and 13th Annual General Meeting.15th – 17th
December 2003.197 -203
39. Khairiyah Mohd Yusof, AniIdris, J.S Lim (2003). Artificial Neural Network Modelling
of Steady State Chemical Engineering Systems. Seminar on Artificial Intelligence
Applications in Industry. 24th – 25th June 2003.
40. Ani Idris, A.F. Ismail, S.J. Shilton (2001). “A Study of Extrusion Shear in the
Spinning of Cellulose Acetate Hollow Fiber Membranes For Reverse Osmosis.”
Proceedings of the 15th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers.(SOMChE)
127 - 132.

41. Ani Idris, Yap B.H., A.F. Ismail, S.J. Shilton et.al (1999). “Effect of Shear Rate on Flat
Sheet Reverse Osmosis Membrane Performance.” World Engineering Congress
Proceedings. K.L, Malaysia: Universiti Putra Printers. 1-5.
42. Ani Idris, M.Y. Noordin, A.F. Ismail, S.J. Shilton (2002). Application of Taguchi
Analysis to Hollow Fiber Reverse Osmosis Manufacturing Process. (accepted and will
be presented in World Engineering Congress in June 2002).
43. Nalini, S. K., A. F. Ismail, Ani. I., Saidi, et. al (1999). Potting up Materials and
Techniques Used in Hollow Fiber Membrane Module Manufacturing – A Review.
Malaysian Science and Technology Congress: COSTAM. 6 – 8 December.

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 44. Ani Idris, W. Lorna, A. F. Ismail, S. J. Shilton (1999). Effect of Polyvinylpyrrolidone
on Flat Sheet Reverse Osmosis Membrane Performance. Regional Symposium on
Chemical Engineering (RSCE). Vol. 2 pg B1-1 to B1-4.
45. Ani Idris and Mat Nawi Hassan (1996). Enhanced Combined Heat Pump System For
Both Cooling And Heating Purposes Using Non CFC Refrigerants. Int. Symposium on
Transport Phenomena in Thermal Fluids.
46. L. B. Lee, J. Omar, R. Simmathiri, H. B. Mat, Ani Idris, F. Emby and N. Norma.
(1997). Biodegration of oily wastes and sludges. Presented at Regional Symposium on
Chemical Engineering.
47. Ani. I. (1991) Polyethylene Flocculated Yeast Homogenate. 2nd Particulate
Technology Conference.

11.4 Books translated:

1. Mechanics of Vibration by Francis S. Tse, Ivam E. Morse, Rolland, T. H.

Terjemahan dari Bahasa Inggeris ke Bahasa Malaysia Renerbit:UTM Skudai, 1999.
2. Introduction to Engneering Materials by Vernon John. Terjemahan dari Bahasa Inggeris
ke Bahasa Malaysia Renerbit:UTM Skudai, 1997.
3. Gas Turbine Combustion. Terjemahan dari Bahasa Inggeris ke Bahasa Malaysia
Renerbit:UTM Skudai, 1997.
4. Plastic Engineering by R. J. Crawford. Terjemahan dari Bahasa Inggeris ke Bahasa
Malaysia Renerbit:UTM Skudai, 1995.
5. Application to Mechanics and Vibration by A. C. Walshaw. Terjemahan dari Bahasa
Inggeris ke Bahasa Malaysia Renerbit:UTM Skudai, 1993.

12 Reviewer of International Journals

1. Chemical compability of PU/PAN interpenetrating polymer network membrane with

substituted aromatic solvents. Journal of Hazardous Materials. Elsevier. 2007.
2. Isolation of Hemicelluloses from barley Husks. Food and Bioproducts Processing.
Official Journal of the European Federation of Chemical Engineering: Part C. 2007
3. Separation of Zinc and Magnesium Ions via dialysis process. Separation Science and
Technology. Marcel Dekker, Inc. New York Basel 2006.
4. Sol Gel Synthesised of nanocomposite palladium-allumina ceramic membrane for H2
permeability: Preparation and Characterisation. International Journal of Hydrogen
Energy. Elsevier 2006
5. Evap-factorial and response surface modeling to elucidate the effect of process parameter
on gallic acid production. Enzyme and Microbial Technology. Elsevier. 2006
6. Effects of the thermodynamics and rheology of BTDA-TDI/MDI co-polyimide(P84)
dope solutions on the performance and morphology of hollow fiber UF membranes.
Journal of Membrane Science.

These are amongst the latest papers reviewed.

13 Reviewer of IRPA Research Proposals

7. Development of edible bird’s nest cleaning progress.

8. Encapsulation of full enzymes for natural and edible cosmeceuticals
9. Development of New integrated catalytic process for conversion of agro waste to biofuels
10. Metabolic modeling software for health assessment

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 11. Development of a multi-hole spinneret for the production of polyacrylonitrile fiber true
solvent-free coagulation.
12. Model fomulation and simulation of dynamic boundary condition in emulsion globules of
water fuel in oil in water system (FRGS-MOHE)
13. The kinetics of lauric acid from local source (palm kernel oil) as effective antimicrobial
agent (FRGS-MOHE).
14. Effect of ultrasonic wave on vapor-liquid equilibrium of binary mixture (FRGS-MOHE)

14 Awards

1. Best Poster Competition Award in the 2 nd Asian BioManufacturing Conference Poster

Competition.
2. Publication Award for International Journal 2007 (UTM)
3. Publication Award for National Journal 2007 (UTM)
4. Publication Award for National Journal 2004 (UTM)
5. Excellence Service Award from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 2002
6. Gold Medal Award, Int. Invention, Innovation, Ind. Design & Technology (ITEX ’98) –
1998
7. Bronze Medal Award, INATEX ’99 –1999
8. Gold Medal Award, The 27th Geneva Exhibition-New Products and Techniques – 1999
9. Silver Medal Award, ITEX ’99 – 1999

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