CV Prof. Dr.

Ariffin Samsuri

1. PERSONAL DETAILS

Name : ARIFFIN SAMSURI

Identity Card : 540724-01-5847 (4723268)

Nationality : Malaysian

Date of Birth : 24th July 1954

Place of Birth : Muar, Johor, Malaysia

Marriage Status : Married

Home Address : 46, Jalan Padi Mahsuri 1

Bandar Baru UDA
81200 Johor Baru
Johor
Tel. No.: 07-2325171

Office Address : Research Management Centre

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 UTM Skudai
Johor, Malaysia
Tel. No. 07-5537801
E-mail: ariffin@utm.my

2. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

1. 1990 PhD in Petroleum Eng. (Petroleum Production Eng. - Wellbore Stability),

University of Strathcylde, United Kingdom.
Thesis topic:"A Study of Perforation Stability by Physical and Numerical
Modelling".

2. 1981 Master of Eng. in Petroleum Eng., Institute of Technology Bandung, Indonesia.

Thesis topic:"Optimization of Weight on Bit & Rotation per Minute for Cemara
Field Drilling Operation".

3. 1978 B. Eng. in Petroleum Eng., Institute of Technology Bandung, Indonesia.

Thesis topic:"A Comparison between Drillers and Engineers Method for Well
Kick Solution".

4. 1985 Diploma in Translation (Science & Technique), Institute of Language & Literature,
Malaysia (DBP) and Malaysian Translator Association (PPM).

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3. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

1. Member, Board of Engineer, Malaysia.

2. Member, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) - USA.
3. Member & Lecturer, Malaysian Translator Association (PPM)
4. Member, International Association for Computer Methods & Advances in Geomechanics
(IAGMAG)
5. Graduate Member, Institute of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM)

4. PRESENT POSITION

1. Prof., Petroleum Engineering Dept., Faculty of Chemical & Natural Resources

Eng., Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (August, 2000 - Present).

5. ADMINISTRATION POST/ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1 Administration Post

1. Deputy Director I, Research Management Centre, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (1st
January 2000 – 31st August 2002).
2. Dean, Research Management Centre, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
(1st September 2002 – 24th March 2007).
3. Dean, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Natural Resources Engineering (23rd
March- 2007-Present).

5.2 Additional Responsibilities at National Level

1. Head of Group, Best Practices @ IPTA Committee, MOHE, (2006 – present).

2. Member, Higher Education Policy Drafting (R&D), MOHE (2006-2006).

5.3 Additional Responsibilities at University

1. Member, Senate, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (Mac. 2001 – present).
2 Member, Professional Development Committee (2002 – present).
3. Member, GTIM Board of Director (2003 –present).

5.4 Additional Responsibilities at Faculty/Department

1. Member, R & D Advisory Panel, Center of Lipids Engineering Applied
Research, Faculty of Chemical & Natural Resources Engineering.
(April 1998-Present).

6. PAST EXPERIENCES

6.1 Outside UTM

1. Chairman, Petroleum Industrial Terms Committee, Institute of Language &

Literature Malaysia (April 1994 - Dec. 1996).

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2. Chairman, Petroleum Industrial Glossary Committee, Institute of Language &

Literature Malaysia (1996).
3. Director, 5th. International Translation Conference, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,
Institute of Language & Literature Malaysia & Malaysian Translation Association
(1995).
4. Exco Member, Malaysian Translator Association (1993 - 1995).
5. Deputy Director, Translation Course, Malaysian Translator Association (1993-1995).
6. Member, Inter-University Engineering Terminology Committee, Institute of
Language & Literature Malaysia (Dec. 1982-Sept. 1987).
7. Technical Training, Amtech Chemical Ltd, Calgary, Canada (June 1999).
8. Servo-Controlled Triaxial Testing Machine Practical Training, RDP-Howden Ltd.,
United Kingdom (October 1995).
9. Drilling & Well Control Training, British Petroleum & The University of
Strathclyde, Drilling & Production Training Centre, Aberdeen, Scotland, United
Kingdom (October 1989).
10. Industrial Training, Production Dept., Petronas, Kuala Lumpur (April-June 1982).
11. Summer Engineer, ESSO Production Malaysia, Inc., Kuala Lumpur (August-October
1977).

6.2 Inside UTM

Past Experiences at University Level

1. Deputy Dean (R & D), Faculty of Chemical & Natural Resources Engineering
(June 1991-August 1998).
2. Member, University Consultancy Coordinating Committee
(February-August 1998).
3. Member, Research & Development Workshop Committee, Research
Management Centre (April-August 1998).
4. Member, ISO 9002 Coordinating Committee (Contract Research), Research
Management Centre (March-August 1998).
5. Member, Scholarship & Teaching Company Scheme Panel, Post Graduate
School (Mac 1997-August 1998).
6. Member, University Postgraduate Study Committee (Jan. 1997 - August 1998).
7. Member, University Research Coordinating Committee
(June 1991-August 1998).
8. Member, Senate Working Committee for Course Planning & New Department
(Feb. 1991-August 1998).
9. Member, UTM External Link Committee (October 1994-Feb. 1996).
10. Member, Space Requirement Committee - Kuala Lumpur Campus
(October 1993-June 1996).
11. Member, Senate Working Committee for Review of the Name & Level of
Degree Offered by UTM (April 1993-April 1994).
12. Member, Senate Working Committee for Library (June 1991- December 1993).
13. Head, Petroleum Engineering Department, Faculty of Chemical & Natural
Resources Engineering (April 1985-September 1987).
14. Interview Officer for New Student Intake (1982-1987).
15. Lecturer, Petroleum Eng. Dept. (April 1981-June 1993).
16. Assoc. Prof., Petroleum Engineering Dept., Faculty of Chemical & Natural
Resources Eng., Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (July 1993–July 2000).
17. Member, Panel of Book Editing, UTM Publisher (July 1992-2003).
18 Member, Laboratory Accreditation Process Team, Quality Council
(April 1998-2001).

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Past Experiences at Faculty /Department Level

1. Chairman, Distributed Control System Tender - Technical Specification
Committee (Sept. 1997 - August 1998).
2. Member, Board of Faculty (June 1991 - August 1998).
3. Chairman, Research Coordinating Committee (June 1991 - August 1998).
4. Member, Academic & Infrastructure Development Planning Committee,
(October 1993 - August 1998).
5. Chairman, Postgraduate Study Committee (Dec. 1996 - August 1998).
6. Chairman, Chemical Engineering Pilot Plant Tender B Committee
(Jan. - April 1997).
7. Chairman, Campus Moving Committee (K.L. - Skudai Campus)
(Jan. 1995 - June 1996).
8. Chairman, Tender Committee (Dec. 1991 - Dec. 1996).
9. Chairman, Internal Audit Committee (Dec. 1991 - Dec. 1996).
10. Member, Postgraduate Study Committee (July 1991 - Nov. 1996).
11. Head, Drilling & Production Eng. Panel (Feb. 1991 - Feb. 1993).
12. Chairman, Organizing Committee of Faculty Research Seminar 1993 & 1992
( Jan. – June 1992 & Dec. 92 - June 93).
13. Advisory, Safety Seminar (Dec. 1991 - April 1992).
14. Coordinator, Advanced Mud Eng. School (Octo. 1991 - May 1992).
15. Secretary, Working Committee of the Regional Seminar on Coastal & Offshore
Eng., Institute of Coastal & Offshore Eng. (June - Dec. 1991).
16. Coordinator, Student Industrial Training (Dec. 1990 - June 1991).
17. Member, Industrial Relationship Committee (Jan. - May 1991).
18. Head, Basic Eng. Panel (April 1985 - Sept. 1987).
19. Member, Drilling & Production Panel (Jan 1982 - Sept. 1987).
20. Member, Petroleum Eng. Terminology Committee (March 1984 - Sept. 1987).
21. Head, Reservoir Eng. Panel (August 1983 - April 1985).
22. Head, Reservoir Eng. Lab. (Jan 1984 - April 1985).
23. Head, Reservoir Fluid Properties Panel (April - Dec. 1981).
24. Member, Academic Committee., Faculty of Chemical & Natural Resources Eng.
(Mac. 2001 - 2003).
25. Member, Academic Publication Committee, Faculty of Chemical & Natural
Resources Eng. (Mac. 2001 - 2003).

7. TEACHING / SUPERVISION

7.1 Teaching

Master of Engineering (Engineering Management)

1. Research Methodology - Instrumentation & Sampling (1 semester)
2. Oil & Gas Engineering Management ( 1 semester)
3. Research Methodology – Introduction to Research & Its Philosophy (1 semester)

B. Eng. in Petroleum Engineering

1. Reservoir Fluid Properties (3 semester)
2. Petroleum Production Engineering II (6 semester)
3. Advanced Drilling Engineering (10 semester)
4. Advanced Petroleum Production Engineering (2 semester)
5. Drilling Engineering (1 semester)
6. Petroleum Production Engineering 1 (16 semester)
7. Drilling Engineering III (2 semester)
8. Natural Gas Production Engineering (3 semester)
9. Enchanced Oil Recovery (1 semester)

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10. Field Development Project - Production Engineering Section (1 semester)

11. Rock Mechanics (3 semester)

Diploma in Petroleum Engineering

1. Petrophysic & Reservoir Fluid Properties (3 semester).
2. Petroleum Production Engineering (3 semester).
3. Reservoir Fluid Properties (1 semester).

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Gas Engineering)

1. Building Services (1 semester).

Certificate of Attendance
1. Drilling Engineering, Petroleum Engineering School, Petronas, Kuala Lumpur
(May 1983).
2. Translation Course - Science & Technique Section, Malaysian Translators
Association (Jan 1985 - Present).
3. Production Eng. Section, Introduction to Petroleum Eng. Course, Petroleum
Eng. Dept. (Dec. 1991).
4. Well Performance Section, Short Course on Petroleum Engineering for Vietnam
Petroleum Institute (1996).
5. Effective Writing Course, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (April 1998, 2000, 2001).
6. Translation Course, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (May 1998 & May 1999, Octo.
2001).
7. Book Writing Course, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
(Sept./Octo. 1998, Feb. 2000,, Mac. 2001, May, 2001, July 2001).
8. Editing Workshop, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (Nov. 1998 & Octo. 1999, 2000).
9. Article Writing Workshop, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (Dec. 1998, 1999, 2000,
May 2001).
10. Lab. Accreditation Documentation Workshop, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
(Sept. 1999, 2000).
11. Matrix Stimulations, Intensive Course on Oilfield Production Chemicals,
Amtech Chemicals Ltd & Chemical Engineering Pilot Plants, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia (July 1999).

7.2 Supervision

PhD Thesis Project - Petroleum Engineering

1. Stable Hydraulic Fracturing Study (P. X. Toan - 1998/2001).
2. Optimum Extraction Process For Montmorillonite Mineral From Sabah Bentonite As
An Additive In Petroleum Industry (Sonny Irawan – 2002 – 2005).
3. A Study of Determination Rock Mechanic Characteristic From Acustic Wave Log
and Seismic (Herianto – 2002 – 2005).
4. Comparative study of carbonate rock acoustic and petrophysics properties correlation
from laboratory and field measurement (Jarot Setyowiyoto – 2004 – 2007)

Master of Engineering (Petroleum Engineering) Thesis Project

1. Wellbore Instability Study by Physical Modelling (Surej Kumar Subbiah - 1995/97).
2. Relationship Between the Reservoir Rock Compaction and Sand Production Problem
(Vu Chuong Pham -1997/99)
3. Development Study of Local Bentonite as an Extender (Adil Mohamed Osman
Hussein - 1997/2000)
4. Suitable Cement System for Fractured Formation (Bui Thi Ngoc Phung - 1997/99)

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5. Computer Modelling for Sand Production from Instable Perforation (Sim Soon Hin –
2000/2002)
6. Development of Computer Program for Sand Control Performance (Tan Czek Hoong
– 2000/2002)
7. Electrolysis Treatment of Andrassay & Mansuli Bentonite which is Used as an
Additive in Petroleuem Industry (Habiburrohman Abdullah – 2000/2002)
8. Optimum Wet Treatment Process for Upgrading Mansuli & Andrassay Bentonite and
Its Applications in Petroleum Industry (Leyong Kien Ping – 2000/2002)
9. Regenerated Spent Clay from Palm Oil Mill (Saiful Nizam Hassan – 2000/2002)
10. Borehole Stability Prediction During Drilling (Herry Permana – 2001/2002)

Master of Engineering (Engineering Management) Project

1. General Plant Safety and Accident Analysis In a Textile Factory
(Suresh Balasundram - 1997)
2. Post Contractual Administration at PWD (D) J.B. (Problem In Closing The Final
Account for Projects) (Na'emah A. Jamil - 1997)
3. Managing a Design Project (Eng Kok Sin - 1997)
4. Effective Production Activity Control: A Case Study In a Dyeing & Finishing
Mill (Ngo Hea Sing - 1998)
5. Accident/Incident Analysis In Oil Refinery Plant (Tang Kock Liew - 1998)
6. Quality Management System (QMS) In an Engineering Consultant Organisation
(Rozana Rahim - 1999/2000).
7. Reformulation of a Competitive Strategy In a Small Technology Intensive Company
(Lam Fei Shiong - 1999/2000).
8. Quality Control Management for Improving Effectiveness & Efficiency of the
Cleaning Process (Lim Wei Kiat - 1999/2000).
9. Improving the Environmental Performance of an Electronic Manufacturing Industry
Through Environmental Aspect & Impact Evaluation (Wong Kuan Yew – 2001)
10. The Implementation of Management by Objective Techniques in Aplha Industry (Md
Fahmi A Samad - 2001)
11. Management of Punching Oil Study for Stamping Process Efficiency Encrement
(Md. Fahmi A Samad – 2002)

Master of Engineering (Chemical) Thesis Project

1. Recovery of Spent Bleaching Clay for Reuse in Water Treatment (Syaiful Nizam
Hassan – 2006)

Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum Engineering) Thesis Project

1. The Effect of Drill-String Rotation on the Cutting Transportation (1981/82).
2. The Effect of Drill-String Rotation on the Cutting Transportation in Deviated Hole
(1982/83).
3. Optimization of WOB & RPM for Drilling Operation - Offshore Trengganu
(1982/83).
4. Inverted Emulsion Mud (1984/85).
5. Water Injection Scheme Design for a Malaysian Oil Field (1984/85).
6. Continuation of Water Injection Scheme Design for a Malaysian Oil Field (1985/86).
7. Computerized Oil-Gas Separation Calculation (1985/86).
8. The Effect of Pressure & Temperature on the Inverted Emulsion Mud Properties
(1985/86).
9. Laboratory Studies on the Rock Matrix Acidisation (1986/87).
10. The Effect of Separator Condition on the Recovery & Oil and Gas Properties
(1986/87).
11. Factors Influencing the Viscosity of Malaysian Crude (1986/87).
12. A Proposed Layout for Gas Piping for UTM Campus in Skudai (1986/87).
13. To Investigate the Type & Composition of Acid to be Used During an Acidizing Job
(1991/92).

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14. Improving Hole Cleaning Efficiency in Horizontal Wells (1991/92).

15. Study of the Perforation Diameter Effect on the Sand Production (1991/92).
16. Mathematical Modelling of Reservoir Compaction & Surface Subsidence During
Production (1991/92).
17. The Application of Coconut Husk as a Fluid Loss Agent in Cement
(1991/92).
18. Effect of Mud Contamination to the Casing-Cement Bonding (1992/93)
19. Study of the Perforation Pattern Effect on the Sand Production (1992/93).
20. Comparison of Casing-Cement Bonding Strength Between Class G and Ordinary
Portland Cement (1992/93).
21. High Amonia Rubber Latex Compatibility in Oil Well Cementing (1992/93).
22. Application of Visplex System to Improved Horizontal Well Cleaning (1993/94).
23. Application of Coal Fly Ash as a G-cement Additive (1993/94).
24. Analysis of Palm Oil Application as a Lubricant in Water Based Mud (1993/94).
25. Study of Suitable Acid for Baram Delta Sandstone Acidizing Operation (1993/94).
26. The Effect of Visplex Mud System Contamination to the Cement-Pipe-Formation
Bonding Strength (1993/94).
27. Effect of Cement Particle Size to the Blended Cement Physical Properties (1993/94).
28. Effect of Density to the PFA Cement Physical Properties (1993/94).
29. The Effect of Gas Invansion to the Oilwell Cement Physical Properties (1993/94).
30. Relationship Between Production Flow Rate and Sand Production Rate (1994/95).
31. Effect of Cement Permeability to the Steel Corrosion Rate (1994/95).
32. Effect of Cement Slurry Fluid Loss Rate to the Steel Corrosion Rate (1994/95).
33. Relationship Between Well Stability and Sand Production Problem (1994/95).
34. Relationship Between Inclination Angle and Well Stability (1994/95).
35. Application of Malaysian Latex as Gas Migration Control Additive (1994/95).
36. Effect of Fluid Loss Agent Application to the Cement Permeability (1994/95).
37. Cement System To Reduced Gas Migration Problem (1994/95).
38. Effect of Shot Density to the Sand Production (1995/96).
39. Effect of Shot Density to the Wellbore Stability (1995/96).
40. Economic Analysis of Local Cement Application in the Malaysian Oilwell
Cementing Operation (1995/96).
41. Effect of Oil Viscosity to the Relationship Between Production Rate and Sand
Production (1995/96).
42. Selection of Wire Wrapped Screen Opening Size for Sand Production Control
(1995/96)
43. Effect of Cutting Content & Size Distribution to Wellbore Cleaning Performance
(1995/96).
44. Effect of Compaction Degree to the Sand Production (1995/96)
45. Selection of Acid System for "A" Gas Well Acidizing Operation (1995/96).
46. Operation Problem of Logging Device Stuck in a Highly Deviated Well - Case Study
(1995/96).
47. Improvement of Local Latex as a Gas Migration Control Agents (1995/96).
48. Effects of Water-Cement Ratio to the Cement Physical Properties (1996/97).
49. Effect of Very Fine Sand to the G-cement Physical Properties at High Pressure &
Temperature (1996/97).
50. Effect of Formation Damage Due to Drilling Mud Invansion to the Wellbore
Stability (1996/97).
51. PFA Cement as an Alternative for Malaysian Petroleum Well Cementing Operation
(1997/98).
52. Study of Malaysian Petroleum Reservoir Rock Failure Mechanisme (1997/98).
53. Lahad Datu’s Bentonite as Extender in Oil & Gas Well Cementing (1997/98).
54. Effect of Mud Properties to the Logging Device Sticking Problem (1997/98)
55. Paddy Husk Ash as Alternative Fluid Loss Agent (1997/98).
56. Malaysian Petroleum Reservoir Rock Mechanical Properties (1998/99).
57. Very Fine Sand Particle Movement Control in Porous Medium by Using
Polymer Technology (1999/2000).
58. Effect of Acidizing Process on the Compressive Strength, Porosity and Permeability
of the PFA Cement (1999/2000).

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59. Study of Low Sulphur Waxy Residue as Natural Rubber Protection Agent
(1999/2000).
60. Effect of Burning Conditions on the Rice Husk Fly Ash as Cement
Additive (1999/2000).
61. Application of Enzime for Formation Damage due to Drilling Mud (1999/2000).
62. Effect of Fine Sand Particle Movement on the Wellbore Performance (1999/2000).
63. Rice Husk Burning Effect on Rice Husk Fly Ask Performance as a Cement Additive
(1999/2000)
64. Acidizing Effect on Cement Compressive Strength, Permeability and Porosity
(1999/2000)
65. Feasibility Study of Acetobacteracety Application for Mud Formation Damage
Treatment (1999/2000)
66. Effect of Mud Properties on the Logging Tool Sticking Problem (1999/2000)
67. Comparison Between Malaysian Bentonite and Pure Montmorillonite Application in
Drilling Mud Performance (2001/2002)
68. Low Ferrous Local Bentonite as Drilling Mud Additive (2002/2003)
69. Comparison Between Bentonite and Montmorillonite as an Oilwell Cement Additive
(2002/2003)
70. Acounstic Wave Application in Rock Mechanical Properties Determination
(2002/2003)
71. Rock Mechanical Properties Determination in Acoustic Wave Applications
(2002/2004)
72. Study of Electrode Size in Local Bentonite Electrolysis Treatment (2003/2004)
73. A Physical Separation of Silica from Sabah’s Bentonite and Its Application in
Petroleum Industry (2004/2005)
74. Correlation Between an Acoustic Velocity and Effective Porosity of Rock
(2004/2005)
75. Determination of Rock Mechanicals Properties from Acoustic and Uniaxial
compression Test (2005/2006)
76. Acid Solubility Study of Palm Oil Kernel as an Additive in Drilling mud system
(2006/2007)
77. The Effectiveness of Injecting Hot Water to Waxy Crude Problem (2006/2007)
78. Abraisiveness Studies of Palm Oil Kenelad an Additive in Drilling mud System
(2006/2007)
79. Optimum Content of Palm Based Biodiesel in Biodiesel Fuel (2006/2007)
80. Waxy Crude Treatment at Bottom Hole Condition Chemical Injection Technique
(2006/2007)
81. Determination of Rock Mechanics Properties Acoustic Test (2006/2007)

Diploma (Petroleum Engineering) Project

1. Importance of the Cement Characteristics for the Optimum Cementing Process
(1991/92).
2. The Utilization of an Additive in Oilwell Cementing Operation in Malaysia
(1993/94).
3. Study of the Palm Oil Products as a Lubricant in Drilling Mud (1993/94).
4. Cementing Operation Cost Analysis for Malaysian Oil and Gas Wells 1994/95).
5. Sand Production Problem of Malaysian Oil Field (1994/95).
6. Perforation Pattern of Malaysian Oilwell (1994/95).
7. Malaysian Offshore Production Water Treatment (1995/96).
8. Malaysian Perforating Operation Practices (1995/96).
9. Malaysian Reservoir Rock Classification Based on the Physical Properties
(1996/97).
10. Extender Requirement in Cementing Operation (1996/97).

Student Industrial Training

1. JKR Workshop, Melaka & Batu Pahat, Johor (1986).

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2. Palm Oil Factory, Felda Sg. Koyan, Pahang (1987).

3. Petronas, Kerteh, Trengganu (1987).
4. Plastic Factory, Kota Baru, Kelantan (1987).
5. Sarawak Cement Manufacturer, Kucing, Sarawak (1991).
6. LNG, Bintulu, Sarawak (1991).
7. Sarawak Shell Berhad, Miri, Sarawak (1991).
8. British Gas, Labuan, Sabah (1991).

8. RESEARCH

8.1 National Level

Head for the following projects

1. "The Study and Viability of Palm Oil Methylester Systems and Palm Oil Butylester
Systems in Comparison with Current Mineral Oil Systems", Collaborative Research
Project with Mud Eng. Co. Sdn. Bhd., Octo 1991 - Octo. 1994. (Petroleum
Engineering - Drilling Engineering)
2. "Feasibility Study of Using Local Cement Materials in Oil & Gas Wells Cementing
Operation in Malaysia", IRPA Funded Research Project, Ministry of Science,
Technology & Environmental, Jan. 1992 - Dec. 1996. (Petroleum Eng. - Production
Eng.)
3. "Study of Malaysian Reservoir Rock Properties, Behaviour & Consolidation
Mechanisme", IRPA Funded Research Project, Ministry of Science, Technology &
Environmental, Jan. 1995 - Dec. 1996. (Petroleum Eng.)
4. "Wellbore Stability Study" Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Funded Research Project,
May 1994 - Dec. 1995. (Petroleum Engineering - Production Eng.)
5. "Development of Locally Produced Oil & Gas Well Cement & Cement Additives",
IRPA Funded Research Project, Ministry of Science, Technology & Environmental,
Jan. 1996 - 2000. (Petroleum Engineering - Production Eng.)
6. "Study of Sand Production Problem for Malaysian Reservoir Rock", IRPA Funded
Research Project, Ministry of Science, Technology & Environmental,
Jan. 1997 - 2000. (Petroleum Engineering - Production Engineering)
7. “Upgrading of Local Bentonite as for Oil & Gas Industry”, IRPA Funded Research
Project, Ministry of Science, Technology & Environmental, Jan. 1999- 2003.
(Petroleum Engineering - Production Engineering)
8. “ Oil & Gas Wellbore Structural Stability Study”, IRPA Funded Research Project,
Ministry of Science, Technology & Environmental, Jan. 2000 – 2005. (Petroleum
Engineering - Production Engineering)
9. “Process Development on the Re-use of Regenerated Spent Bleaching Clay”, IRPA
Funded Research Project, Ministry of Science, Technology & Environmental, Jan.
2000 – 2005. (Petroleum Engineering - Production Eng.)
10. “Production and Utilization of Locally Produced Montmorillonite”, IRPA Funded
Research Project, Ministry of Science, Technology & Environmental, Jan 2002 –
2005. (Petroleum Engineering – Production Eng.)
11. “Development of an Improved Acquisition and Interpretation Method of Rock
Properties Data”, IRPA Funded Research Project, Ministry of Science, Technology
& Environmental, July 2002 – 2005. (Petroleum Engineering – Production Eng.)

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Member for the following projects

1. "Corrosion of Steel in Concrete Structures" , Collaborative Research Project with
SIRIM & ORCA Sdn. Bhd., Dec 1993 - Dec 1994. (Petroleum Eng.)
2. Wellbore Structural Integrity Problem Due to Reservoir Compaction”, Universiti
Teknologi Malaysia Funded Research Project, Jan. 1999 - 2002. (Petroleum Eng. -
Production Eng.)
3. “Enhancement of Well Productivity for Ageing Fields by Using a Fully Coupled
Flow Consolidation Computer Model”, IRPA Funded Research Project, Ministry of
Science, Technology & Environmental, Jan. 1999 - 2002. (Petroleum Eng. -
Production Eng.)
4. “The Non-linear Behaviour of Rock Structure Interaction Problems at Subsurface
Conditions”, IRPA Funded Research Project, Ministry of Science, Technology &
Environmental, Jan. 1999 - 2002. (Petroleum Eng.)
5. “The Design of a Successful Injection Programme for Downhole Disposal of Oil
Contaminated Cuttings”, IRPA Funded Research Project, Ministry of Science,
Technology & Environmental, Jan. 2000 – 2002. (Petroleum Eng. - Drilling Eng.)
6. “Microbial Approach to Cleaning Oily Cuttings and Used Oil-based Drilling Mud”,
IRPA Funded Research Project, Ministry of Science, Technology &
Environmental, Jan. 2001 – 2002. (Petroleum Eng. - Drilling Eng.)
7. “Study on Demulsifer Formulation for Treating Malaysian Crude Oil”, IRPA
Funded Research Project, Ministry of Science, Technology & Environmental, Jan
2002 – 2005 (Petroleum Eng.)
8. “Development of a 5kW (6.7 HP)Fuel Cell Powered Motorcycled Prototype”, IRPA
Funded Research Project, Ministry of Science, Technology & Environmental, May
2002 – 2007. (Fuel Cell.)

9. CONSULTANCY

9.1 National Level

1. "Petroleum Engineering School", Lecturer - Drilling Engineering, Petronas,
16 - 26 May 1983.
2. "Padang Cement Testing - API Spec. 10", Tanjung Offshore Services Sdn.
Bhd., 13- 22 Jan. 1992. (Petroleum Eng.)
3. "Non-Hydrocarbon Contaminants Analysis", AsiaLab Sdn. Bhd., March 1992.
(Petroleum Eng.)
4. "Testing of Bentonite As per API Spec. 13A", Tanjung Offshore Services Sdn.
Bhd., 5 - 10 August 1992. (Petroleum Eng.)
5. "Trengganu Manpower Requirement Study", Trengganu State, August 1994 -
August 1995.

10. WRITING / PUBLICATION

10.1 Book

Author for the following books

1. A. Aziz Hussin, Ariffin Samsuri & Ahmad Kamal Idris: "Dictionary of
Petroleum Engineering Terminology", 1988, Institute of Language &
Literature Malaysia (DBP).
2. Ariffin Samsuri: "Reservoir Fluid Properties", 1993, Publisher, Universiti
Teknologi Malaysia.
3. Ariffin Samsuri et. al.: "Engineering Terminology", 1988, Institute of Language
& Literature Malaysia (DBP).

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4. Ariffin Samsuri et.al.: "Petroleum Industrial Glossary", 1st. edition, 1995, Institute of
Language & Literature Malaysia (DBP).
5. Ariffin Samsuri et.al.: "Petroleum Industrial Glossary", 2nd. edition, 1999, Institute
of Language & Literature Malaysia (DBP).

Editor for the following book

1. Issham Ismail: "Basic Well Completion", 1998, Publisher, Universiti Teknologi

Malaysia.

Evaluator for the following book

1. Issham Ismail: "Basic Well Completion", 1998, Publisher, Universiti Teknologi

Malaysia.

10.2 Translation

Translator for the following books

1. Ariffin Samsuri & A. Kamal Idris: "Natural Gas & Petroleum Geology”,
Volume I, 1987, Institute of Language & Literature Malaysia (DBP).
2. Ariffin Samsuri & A. Kamal Idris: "Natural Gas & Petroleum Geology”,
Volume II, 1986, Institute of Language & Literature Malaysia (DBP).
3. Ariffin Samsuri: "Element of Petroleum Geology", 1999, Publisher,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
4. Ariffin Samsuri & Issham Ismail: “Fundamental of Petroleum”, 2000,
Publisher, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

Editor for the following translation books

1. "Oil Well Drilling Engineering: Principle & Practices", 1998, Publisher,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
2. "Production Operation I - Well Completion", 1997, Publisher, Universiti
Teknologi Malaysia.
3. "The Properties of Petroleum Fluids", 1997, Publisher, Universiti
Teknologi Malaysia.
4. "Engineering with Polymers", 1999, Publisher, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
5. "Petroleum Engineering: Principles & Practice", 1997, Publisher, Universiti
Teknologi Malaysia & Renong.
6. “Majalah Ahkam Johor - Kod Undang-Undang Sivil Islam Kerajaan Johor”,
2000, Publisher, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

Proof Reading for the following translation book

1. Ariffin Samsuri: "Element of Petroleum Geology", 1998, Publisher,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

10.3 Journal / Bulletin

1. Ariffin Samsuri: "Stresses Around Perforation", Bulletin FKKKSA, Universiti
Teknologi Malaysia, Jld. 5 (1991) Bil. 2 page 13-23, Dec. 1991.
2. Ariffin Samsuri: "A Review of Modelling as a Tool in Charge-Gun Performance
& Casing Damage Studies", Bulletin FKKKSA, Universiti Teknologi
Malaysia, Jld. 6 (1992) Bil. 1, June 1992.

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3. Ariffin Samsuri: "Penetration Depth Consideration for Better Perforation

Performance", Bulletin FKKKSA, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Jld. 6
(1992) Bil. 2, Dec. 1992.
4. Issham Ismail, Ahmad Kamal Idris & Ariffin Samsuri: "Development of
Housing Project within the Old Field", Bulletin FKKKSA, Universiti
Teknologi Malaysia, Jld. 7 (1993) Bil. 1, June 1993.
5. Ariffin Samsuri, Issham Ismail & Irwan A. Latif: “Potential of Sago & Tapioca
Starch and Palm Oil Ash as Fluid Loss Control Agent”, Journal of
Technology, no. 30(F), 25 - 28, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Jun. 1999.
6. Ariffin Samsuri & Pham Vu Chuong: “Optimize Production Through Reservoir
Rock Compaction Control”, Journal of Technology, no. 31(F),
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Dec. 1999.
4. Ariffin Samsuri, Sonny Irawan, ‘Mineralogy & Physic – Chemical Characteristics of
Bentonite Clay From Sabah Malaysia, Environmental Science – An Indian Journal,
Vol. 1 Issue Trade Science Inc. Feb. 2006.

10.4 Working Papers

International / Regional
1. Ariffin Samsuri & J. Somerville: "Perforation Stability - Physical & Numerical
Modelling", paper presented at the 32nd. U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics,
Oklahoma, U.S., 10-12 July, 1991.
2. Ariffin Samsuri: "Perforated Wellbore Stability", paper presented at the
Regional Seminar on Coastal & Offshore Engineering, K. Trengganu, Malaysia,
9-12 Dec. 1991.
3. Ariffin Samsuri: "Contribution of the Collapse Perforation to the Production of
Loose Sand in the Wellbore", paper presented at the 9th. Offshore South East
Asia Conference & Exhibition, Singapore, 1 - 4 Dec. 1992.
4. Ariffin Samsuri: "Sand Particle Produced by Unstable Perforated Wellbore",
paper presented at the IACMAG 8th. Conference 1994, West Virginia
University, USA, May 1994.
5. D. A. Frost, Ariffin Samsuri & Ahmad Shukri Johari: "Drilling Fluids Based
on a Derivative of Malaysian Palm Oil", the 1993 SPE Asia Pacific Oil & Gas
Conference & Exhibition, Singapore, 8 - 10 Feb. 1993.
6. Ariffin Samsuri: "Cementing Research & Development Activities at UTM",
presentation at the Wellbore Construction Services Forum, Dowell
Schlumberger, Singapore, 4 - 8 Dec. 1995.
7. Ariffin Samsuri: "The Application of Palm Oil Fly Ash in Improving a
Petroleum Well Cement Characteristics", paper presented at the Regional
Symposium on Chemical Engineering 1997, Johor Baru, Johor, 13-14 October
1997.
8. Ariffin Samsuri, Surej Kumar & Zularisam: "The Effects of Mud Contamination
to Wellbore Stability”, paper presented at the Regional Symposium on
Chemical Engineering 1997, Johor Baru, Johor, 13-14 October 1997.
9. Ariffin Samsuri, Surej S.K., Chandra M.A., Yeoh L.K. & Suresh B.: “Cement
Properties Effects to Steel Corrosion Rate”, paper presented at the Regional
Symposium on Chemical Engineering 1997, Johor Baru, Johor, 13-14 October
1997.
10. Ariffin Samsuri & Surej Kumar: “The Influences of Perforation Parameters to
Wellbore Stability and Sand Production”, International Conference on
Mechanics of Jointed & Faulted Rock, Vienna, Austria, 4-9 April 1998.
11. Ariffin Samsuri : “Effect of Mud Contamination to the Cement Bonding”,
Vietnam Petroleum Institute Conference, Hanoi, Vietnam, March 1998.
12. Ariffin Samsuri & Surej Kumar: “Effects of Wellbore Stability to Sand
Production”,1998 Indonesian Petroleum Association Convention, Jakarta,
Indonesia, May, 1998.

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13. Yahya Sukirman, Raihan Ismail & Ariffin Samsuri: “Physical Changes Due to a
Deforming Porous Media - A Finite Element Solution”, paper presented at the 1st.
Canadian Conference on Nonlinear Solid Mechanics, University of Victoria,
Victoria, Canada, 16 - 20 June 1999.
14. Ariffin Samsuri, Yahya Sukirman & Pham Vu Chuong: “Effects of
Petrographical Rock Properties to the Strength and Behavior of Rock”, paper
presented at the 1st. Canadian Conference on Nonlinear Solid Mechanics,
University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada, 16 - 20 June 1999.
15. Ariffin Samsuri: "Effects of Science & Technological Development to the
Translation Activities", paper presented at the 6th. International Translation
Conference, P. Pinang, Malaysia, 2-4 Sept. 1997.
16. Ariffin Samsuri: “Minimize Sand Production by Controlling Wellbore Geometry &
Flow Rate”, paper SPE 64759 presented at 7th International Oil & Gas Conference &
Exhibition, China, 7-10 Nov. 2000.
17. A. Samsuri, R. Junin & A.M Osman: “Potential of Malaysian Local Bentonite
Application in an Oil-Well Cement Industry”, Regional Symposium on Chemical
Engineering (RSCE 2000), Singapore, 11-13 Dec. 2000.
18. A. Samsuri, R. Junin A. M. Osman: “The Utilization of Malaysian Local Bentonite
as an Extender & Free Water Controller in Oil-Well Cement Technology”, paper
SPE 68674, presented at the 2001 SPE Asia – Pacific Oil & Gas Conference &
Exhibition in Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia, 17-19 April 2001.
19. A.Samsuri & B.T.N. Phuong, “Cheaper Cement Formulation for Lost Circulation
Control”, SPE 77216, 4th Asia Pacific Drilling Technology Conference (APDT
2002), International Association of Drilling Contractor (IADC) & The Society of
Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Jakarta, Indonesia, 9 – 11 September 2002.
20. A.Samsuri & Herianto “Potential of an Andrassy & Mansuli Bentonite as a Drilling
Mud Material, SPE Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition (APOGCE),
Jakarta, Indonesia, 15 – 17 April 2003.
21. Ariffin Samsuri, Herianto, The Effect of Grain Size Distribution on Acoustic Wave
Velocity in Porous Rocks, The 8th International Conference on Quality in Research
(QIR), Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Jakarta, Indonesia, 9th – 10th 2005.
22. Ariffin Samsuri, Sonny Irawah, ‘Utilization of Treated Malaysian Local Bentonite
for Drilling Mud Material Cost Saving’, Institute of Technology Bandung (ITB),
Indonesia, 19 – 21 September 2006.

National
1. Ariffin Samsuri & Shahrin Shahrudin: "Feasibility Study of the Local Cement
Materials Application in the Oil & Gas Wells Cementing Operation in
Malaysia", paper presented at the 1st. National Symposium on Natural
Resources, National University of Malaysia, Sabah, 23 - 26 July, 1992.
2. Ariffin Samsuri & Shahrin Shahrudin: " The Application of Local Materials as
a Cement Additive in Oil & Gas Wells Cementing Operation in Malaysia",
paper presented at the 1st. National Symposium on Natural Resources, National
University of Malaysia, Sabah, 23 - 26 July, 1992.
3. Ariffin Samsuri & M Azmi A Rahman: "Development of Petroleum Industry
and Its Contribution to Malaysia", paper presented at the 1992 Malaysian
Science &Technology Congress - Johor Session, Johor Bahru, Johor, 22
August, 1992.
4. Shahrin Shahrudin & Ariffin Samsuri: "The Effect of Adding Palm Oil Fly Ash
to the Development of Strength on Oilwell Cement", Symposium of Tropical
Natural Resources, Universiti Pertanian Malaysia, Bintulu, Sarawak, 6 - 11 Dec.
1993.
5. Shahrin Shahrudin & Ariffin Samsuri: "Locally Produced Cement as a Possible
Alternative for the Oilwell Cement", Malaysian Science & Technology Congress
1993 - R & D Achievements, Kuala Lumpur, 11 - 14 August 1993.
6. Ahmad Suhaimi & Ariffin Samsuri: Effect of Using Palm Oil Fly Ash as Fluid
Loss Agent in Petroleum Well Cementing Operation", Malaysian Science &

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Technology Congress 1994 - R & D Achievements, Kuala Lumpur, 15 - 18

August 1994.
7. Shahrin Shahrudin & Ariffin Samsuri: "Locally Produced Blended Cement Suits
for Oil Well Cementing Job", Malaysian Science & Technology Congress
1994 - R & D Achievements, Kuala Lumpur, 15 - 18 August 1994.
8. Ariffin Samsuri & Surej Kumar: "Hole Inclination Angle Design Consideration
for Wellbore Stability & Sand Production", Malaysian Science & Technology
Congress 1995 - R & D Achievements, Kuala Lumpur, 22- 25 August 1995.
9. Ariffin Samsuri & Surej Kumar: "Perforation Parameters Consideration for
Stable Petroleum Wellbore", paper presented at the Malaysian Science &
Technology Congress 1997, Genting, Malaysia, 13-15 October 1997.
10. Ariffin Samsuri & Surej K.S.: "Improvement of Blended Cement Characteristics
as Possible Alternative for Oil Well Cement", paper presented at the Malaysian
Science & Technology Congress 1997, Genting, Malaysia, 13-15 October 1997.
11. Ariffin Samsuri, S. A. Amawoty & Noriyati A Shukor: “Optimum Acid System
for Trengganu Offshore Gas Well Acidizing Process”, paper presented at the
Malaysian Science & Technology Congress 1998, Johor Baru, Malaysia, 30-31
October 1998.
12. Ariffin Samsuri & Radzuan Junin: “The Possible Use of Local Bentonite as an
Oil Well Cement Additive”, paper presented at the Malaysian Science &
Technology Congress 1998, Johor Baru, Malaysia, 30-31 October 1998.
13. Ariffin Samsuri & Surej Kumar: “Rock Mechanics in Petroleum Industries &
the Importance to Wellbore Stability”, paper presented at the Malaysian Science
& Technology Congress 1997, Johor Baru, Malaysia, 13-15 October 1998.
14. Ariffin Samsuri: “Rice Husk Ash Application in Petroleum Industry”, paper
presented at the Malaysian Science & Technology Congress 1999, Kucing,
Sarawak, Malaysia, 8 - 10 Nov. 1999.
15. Ariffin Samsuri & Suresh Balasundram: “General Plant Safety in a Textile
Factory”, poster paper at the Malaysian Science & Technology Congress 1999,
Kucing, Sarawak, Malaysia, 8 - 10 Nov. 1999.
16. A. Samsuri, R. Junin & A. M. Osman: “Laboratory Investigations on Malaysian
Local Bentonite as a Fluid Loss Agent in Oil-Well Cement Slurry”, paper presented
at SCHEME, Putrajaya, UKM, 2000.
17. Sarimah Man, R. Junin, A. Samsuri & A. M. Osman: “Properties Study of a Local
Bentonite as an Additive in Oil & Gas Industry”, paper presented at AMER 2000,
UiTM, Shah Alam, Selangor, 4-5 October 2000.
18. A. Samsuri & Yeo Bone Seng: “Improved Palm Oil Fly Ash is a Better Oilwell
Cement Additive”, paper presented at COSTAM 2000, Ipoh, Malaysia, 16-18
October 2000.
19. Ariffin Samsuri & Sallehuddin Raden Sumadi: “Keperluan Teknologi Tinggi Dalam
Pembangunan Industri di Johor”, Seminar Sehari Mekanisme & Pelatih Dasar
Pandang ke – Timur, Johor Bahru, Johor, 14 April 2001.
20. Ariffin Samsuri & Zainai Mohamed: “Ke Arah Mewujudkan Sebuah Universiti
Penyelidikan – Satu Cabaran”, paper presented at IPTA R&D Seminar, Kuala
Lumpur, 25 – 26 October 2001.
21. Ariffin Samsuri, Habiburrohman Abdullah & Leyong Kien Ping, “Preliminary Study
of Local Bentonite Treatment for Oil & Gas Industry”, ”, paper presented at the
Malaysian Science & Technology Congress 2001, Melaka, 6-7 Sept. 2001.
22. Ariffin Samsuri, Sim Soon Hin: “Development of Sand Production Prediction
Computer Model”, paper presented at the Malaysian Science & Technology
Congress 2001, USM, P. Pinang, 8 – 10 October 2001.
23. Ariffin Samsuri & Tan Czek Hoong: : “Development of a Performance Evaluation
Method of Mechanical Sand Retention Techniques”, paper presented at the
Malaysian Science & Technology Congress 2001, USM, P. Pinang, 8 – 10 October
2001.
24. Ariffin Samsuri, Sim Soon Hin & Tan Czek Hoong: “An Integrated Simulation
Model for Sand Production Prediction and Sand Control”, Malaysian Science &
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25. Ariffin Samsuri & Habiburrohman Abdullah: “Electrolysis Treatment Study of

Sabah Bentonite & Its Application in Petroleum Industry”, Malaysian Science &
Technology Congress 2002, Genting Highlands, Malaysia, 17 – 19 October 2002.
26. Ariffin Samsuri & Leyong Kien Ping: “Optimum Treatment Process for Upgrading
Andrassy & Mansuli Bentonite & Their Applications in Petroleum Industry”,
Malaysian Science & Technology Congress 2002, Genting Highlands, Malaysia, 17 –
19 October 2002.
27. Ariffin Samsuri, Sony Arawan, ‘Study of Iron Removal from Sabah Montmorillonite
by Extracting with Organic Acid, Regional Conference for Young Chemists (RCYC)’
– 2004, USM, Penang, 13 – 14 April 2004.
28. Ariffin Samsuri, Sony Irawan, ‘Removal of Iron Contaminant from Sabah
Montmorillonite using Gravitational and Extraction Techniques, 18th Symposium of
Malaysia Chemical Engineers (SOMChE)’ – 2004, Universiti Teknologi
PETRONAS, Ipoh, 13- 14 Disember 2004.
29. Ariffin Samsuri, Herianto,’Comparison of Sandstone Mechanical Properties using
Acoustic Test and Direct Uniaxial Test, 18th. Symposium of Malaysia Chemical
Engineers (SOMChE)’ – 2004, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Ipoh, 13-14
Disember 2004.
30. Ariffin Samsuri, Herianto, Jarot Setyowiyoto, ‘Petrophysic Study of Sandstone Core
to Accuracy of Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity, 18th. Symposium of Malaysia Chemical
Engineers (SOMChE)- 2004’, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Ipoh, 13 – 14
Disember 2004.

University / Faculty
1. Ariffin Samsuri: "Modelling as a Tool in Perforation Study", presentation at the
Colloqium Series, Drilling & Production Panel, Petroleum Eng. Dept., Faculty
of Chemical & Natural Resources Eng., Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 7 Sept.
1991.
2. Shahrin Shahrudin & Ariffin Samsuri: "Preliminary Studies of the
Possibility of Using Local Cement in Oil & Gas Wells Cementing Operation in
Malaysia", paper presented at Research Seminar 1992, Faculty of Chemical &
Natural Resources Eng., Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 15 June 1992.
3. Shahrin Shahrudin, Ariffin Samsuri, Ahmad Suhaimi, A. Samah Nasir &
Zainuddin Ahmad: "Possibility Studies of Using Local Cement in Oil & Gas
Wells Cementing Operations in Malaysia", Proceeding, Research Seminar 1993,
Faculty of Chemical & Natural Resources Eng., Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,
23 - 24 June 1993.
4. Shahrin Shahrudin & Ariffin Samsuri: "Possibility Studies of Using Local
Cement in Oil and Gas Wells Cementing Operation in Malaysia - Part III",
Research Seminar 1994, Faculty of Chemical & Natural Resources Eng.,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 19 July 1994.
5. Ariffin Samsuri & Surej Kumar: "Borehole Inclination Effects to the Wellbore
Stability & Sand Production", Research Seminar 1995, Faculty of Chemical &
Natural Resources Eng., Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2 Sept. 1995.
6. Ariffin Samsuri, Yahya Sukirman : “Prediction of Surface Subsidence Above a
Compaction Petroleum Reservoir”, presentation at the Oseanografic Research
Coordination, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 20 July 1999.
7. Ariffin Samsuri: "Industrial Training - Problems Encountered", presentation at
the Weekly Seminar, Petroleum Eng. Dept., Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 10
August, 1991.
8. Ariffin Samsuri: "Strategic Planning - My Experience at UTM", presentation at
the Management Presentation Series, Sultanah Zanariah Library, Universiti
Teknologi Malaysia, 13 Jan. 1992.
9. Ariffin Samsuri: "Smoking & Health - Its Your Choice", presentation at the
Anti-Smoking Week, 1st. College Hostel, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 3
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10. Zaki Kamsah & Ariffin Samsuri: "ESSO Chair - Professor in Petrochemical
Engineering", proposal working paper to EPMI, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan.
1992.
11. Ariffin Samsuri: "Carrier As An Engineer", presentation at the IEM Carrier
Forum, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia & The Institution of Engineers,
Malaysia (Southern Branch), 12 April, 1997.
12. Ariffin Samsuri, Sony Irawan, ‘Drilling Mud Materials Cost Saving Through
Utilization of Treated Malaysian Local Bentonite, Oil & Gas Symposium 2004’
FKKKSA, UTM, SPE-UTM Student Chapter, UTM, 11 – 12 September 2004.
13. Jarot, S & Ariffin Samsuri, ‘Oil Water Contact Analysis Hydrocarbon Situation
Estimation Based on Well Logging Data’, Regional Postgraduate Conference on
Engineering & Science, UTM Skudai 26 – 27 July 2006.

10.5 Others

Technical Reports
1. Ariffin Samsuri & G. Raju: "Microbes in Diesel Fuel", Technical Confirmation
for Tast Trading Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia, 13 Jan. 1992.
2. Ariffin Samsuri: "Oilwell Cement Testing - API Spec. 10 Report", Lab. Report
toTanjung Offshore Services Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia, 22 Jan. 1992.
3. Ariffin Samsuri: "Testing of Bentonite as per API Spec. 13A Report", Lab.
Report to Tanjung Offshore Services Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia, 10 August, 1992.
4. Issham Ismail, Ahmad Kamal Idris & Ariffin Samsuri: "The Feasibility Study of
Developing Housing Estate on the Canada Hill", proposal submitted to the
ERINCO Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia.
5. Ariffin Samsuri, et.al. : "Feasibility Study of Using Local Cement Materials in
Oil &Gas Wells Cementing Operation in Malaysia", Final Report to IRPA,
Ministry of Science, Technology & Environmental, Malaysia, Jan. 1997.
6. Ariffin Samsuri, et.al.: “Study of Malaysian Reservoir Rock Properties,
Behaviour & Consolidation Mechanisme”, Final Report to IRPA , Ministry of
Science, Technology & Environmental, Jan. 1997.

Articles for the Science & Technology Encyclopaedia - UTM & DBP

Author for the following articles

1. Well cementing 11. Drilling engineering

2. Crude oil 12. Choke
3. Squeeze cementing 13. Petroleum testing
4. Oil & gas separator 14. Petroleum engineering
5. Well perforating 15. Surface facilities
6. Water injection 16. Gas processing plant
7. Wireline operation 17. Artificial lift
8. Well logging 18. Reservoir performance
9. Hydraulic fracturing 19. Well planning
10. Production logging

Evaluator for the following articles

1. Fluid mechanics 22. Reservoir simulation

2. Fluid flow 23. Petroleum reserve
3. Natural gas 24. Petroleum source
4. Yeast 25. Petroleum generation
5. Natural rubber 26. Petroleum production eng.

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6. Boiling point 27. Petroleum source rock

7. Reservoir management 28. Enhanced oil recovery
8. Cetane number 29. Tin
9. Cogeneration 30. Capillary pressure
10. Crytalization 31. Flame detector
11. Hollow tube heat exchanger 32. API
12. Separation process 33. Gas valve
13. Offshore life 34. Artificial gas
14. Coiled tubing 35. Press. vessel operational
15. Filter pressure
16. Refinery 36. Gas detector
17. Petroleum chemical properties 37. Formation evaluation
18. Phase diagram 38. Openhole logging
19. Reservoir rock 39. PVT analyses
20. Gas sweetening 40. Pneumatic test
21. Gas engineering

Substantive editor for the following articles

1. Injection well
2. Blow out preventer

11. CO-CURRICULUM

11.1 Association

1. Lecturer (Engineering Section), Translation Course, Malaysian Translator

Association (1985 - Present).

11.2 Community Services

1. "Inter-University Engineering Terminology Project", Institute of Language &

Literature Malaysia, Dec. 1982 - Sept. 1987.
2. "Petroleum Engineering Terminology", Sarawak Shell Berhad, 1985 - 1986.
3. "Petroleum Technology Glossary", Institute of Language & Literature Malaysia,
Feb. - Dec. 1994.

12. AWARDS

1. Excellent Service Award 1983/84, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

2. Best Student Award (Science & Technique), Institute of Language & Literature
Malaysia (DBP) and Malaysian Translator Association (PPM) (1985).

3 University Awards 1993/94, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

4 Recognition Award for Translation Book, UTM Publication Award, 2000

5 Recognition Awards for Translation Book, UTM Publication Awards, 2001

6 Recognition Awards for Translation Book, UTM Publication Awards 2002.

7 Excellent Service Award 2003, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

8 The Best Editor Award from Yayasan Pembangunan Buku Negara 2005

9 Excellent Service Award 2005, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

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13. OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS

13.1 National
1. Member, Expert Group, Technical Evaluation of IRPA - RM 7 Proposal -
Energy Sector, Ministry of Science, Technology & Environmental of Malaysia
(Octo. 1995).
2. Member, Expert Group, Technical Evaluation of IRPA - RM 7 Proposal -
Energy Sector, Ministry of Science, Technology & Environmental of Malaysia
(Dec. 1998).
3. Chairman, Session VIC, 1st. National Natural Resources Symposium,
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia (July 1992).
4. Member, Judges Panel, Environmental Management & Research Association of
Malaysia (ENSEARCH), Annual Better Environmental Award 1992 (July ‘92).
5. Chairman, Session 3, Conference on Development of Malaysian Natural
Resources, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (Sept. 1992).
6. Editor, Drill Bit Magazine, Society of Petroleum Engineers, Kuala Lumpur
Section, Malaysia (Nov 1991 - Dec. 1992).
7. Member, Judges Panel, Environmental Management & Research Association of
Malaysia (ENSEARCH), Annual Better Environmental Award 1993 (Sept. ‘93).
8. Representative, Malaysian Pavilion, 6th Asean Science & Technology Week (ASTW)
Exhibition, Brunei, 17 – 21 Sept. 2001.
9. Member, Editing of Draft User Manual for IRPA Program/Project for the 8th
Malaysian Plan, MOSTE, Feb. 2001.
10. Member, Evaluation Panel for Professor Promotion, Faculty Of Electrical
Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2001.
11. Member, Evaluation Panel for Professor Promotion, Faculty Of Chemical & Natural
Resources Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2001.
12. Member, Malaysian Science & Technology Congress (MSTC) 2001 Steering
Committee.
13. Secretariat of R&D IPTA Exhibition 2005
14. Member, IRPA RMK-7 Committee, MOSTI
15. Member, Task Force Budget 2005, Ministry of Financial Malaysia
16. Member Committee Penggubalan Dasar Pengajian Tinggi KPT, 2005
17. Secretariat of R&D Malaysian Technology Expo (MTE) Exhibition, 2005
18. Chairman Session of 2nd International Hydrographic and Oceanographic Industry
2005 Conference & Exhibition (IHOCE) , July 2005.
19. Member Committee ‘Brainstorming National Vision for R&D – Focus Area and
Programmes, Mac 2005
20. Member Committee, Discussion on Fundamental RMK-9 Grant , Ministry of Higher
Education, 2005
21. Member Committee of Technical Work on Restructuring Current Mechanism of
IRPA Commercialisation of R&D, RMK-9, 2005
22. Member, Steering Committee of IRPA RMK-7 Study, MOSTI, 2004-2005.

13.2 University / Faculty

1. Member, Research Project Evaluation Panel, INATEX ‘98, Research
Management Centre (1998).
2. Member, Evaluation Panel, IRPA Report Presentation - Energy Sector
(August 1999).
3. Member, Presentation & Working Paper Evaluation Panel for Research
Project, UTM Research Seminar (November 1991).
4. Chairman, Presentation & Working Paper Evaluation Panel for
Research Project, Faculty Research Seminar (June 1992).
5. Member, Presentation & Working Paper Evaluation Panel for Research
Project, UTM Research Seminar (August 1992).

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6. Head, Material Science & Technology Research Programme (IRPA),

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (Sept. 1992 - Dec. 1995).
7. Member, IRPA - RM 7 Research Proposal Evaluation Panel - Energy
Group, Research Management Centre (July 1996 - July 1997, 1999).
8. Acting Dean, Faculty of Chemical & Natural Resources Eng. (Mac,
April 1992; Jan. 1993; Jan, April, Nov., 1994; Jan., 1995; Jan., Dec., 1996;
June, Sept., Octo., 1997).
9. Chairman, Interview Panel for UTM-PTP Scholarship, Postgraduate
Study School (May 1998).
10. Chairman, Research Officer Interview Panel, Research Management Centre
(Dec. 1996).
11. Program Head, Short Course on Petroleum Engineering for Vietnam
Petroleum Institute (1996).
12. Lab. Coordinator, IOC Training on Near Shore Sedimentation,
Institute of Coastal & Offshore Eng. (Feb. 1992).
13. Member, Presentation & Working Paper Evaluation Panel for Thesis
Project, Petroleum Eng. Dept. (1981, 1987, 1990 - Present).
14. Member, Presentation & Working Paper Evaluation Panel for the Field
Development Project, Petroleum Eng. Dept. (1981, 1987, 1990 - Present).
15. Academic Advisory for the Petroleum Engineering Dept. Students:
a. 3rd. year degree (1982- 1983), (1998 - 1999)
b. 4th. year degree (1983 - 1984), (1999 - 2000)
c. 5th. year degree (1984 - 1985).
d. 2nd. year diploma (1991)
e. 3rd. year diploma (1991-1992).
f. 2nd year degree (1996 - 1997).
16. Chairman, Session IV, Regional Seminar on Coastal & Offshore Eng.,
Kuala Trengganu, Malaysia (Dec. 1991).
17. Session Chairman, KonMAST 97, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (July 1997).
18. Member, Book Evaluator Panel, Publication Day, Universiti
Teknologi Malaysia (1998 & 1999).
19. Representative, Post Graduate School, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,
The Malaysian Education Exhibition ‘99, Thailand, (April 1999).
20. Representative, Post Graduate School, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,
The 9th. International Autumn Trade Fair ‘99, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam,
(Nov. 1999).
21. Post Graduate Viva / Thesis Examination
a. Internal Examiner, Master Student Viva, Petroleum Eng. (Nov. 1994)
b. Chairman, PhD Student Viva - Chemical Eng, (Jan. 1997).
c. Chairman, Evaluator Panel for Master Project - Master of Eng.
(Engineering Management), (Jan - Feb. 1998).
d. Chairman, Chemical Engineering Master Student Viva, (May 1998).
e. Member, Evaluator Panel for Master Project - Master of Eng.
(Engineering Management), (March 1999, 2001).
22. Post Graduate Project 1st. Stage Examination
a. Member, Panel of 1st. Stage Examination for PhD Student,
Petroleum Engineering (April 1998, April 1999).
b. Chairman , Panel of 1st. Stage Examination for PhD Student,
Chemical Engineering (October 1998).
c. Member, Panel of 1st. Stage Examination for Master Student,
Petroleum Engineering (March 1999, Jan. 2000, October 2000, April –
May 2001).
23. Member, Scholarship Panel, Post Graduate School (Sept. 1998 – 2000)
24. Member, Committee of Quality, Research Management Centre, UTM (Jan. 2000 –
Mac 2001).
25. Member, Task Force, R&D Directory 2nd. Edition, Research Management Centre,
UTM (Jan 2000 – Dec 2001)
26. Expert Panel – Petroleum Production Engineering, Science & Technology
Encyclopedia Project, UTM Publisher (Jan. 1997 – 2000)

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27. Evaluation Panel of Article titled “Science & Technology Development in Malaysia”,
JTE/2001/08, Publisher, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
28. Member, Technical Panel for IRPA RMK-8 Proposal for Chemical and Energy
Focus Group, 2001.
29. Member, Special Evaluation Committee, Vice Chancellor Publication Award, 2001
Publication Day, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2001.
30. Member, Evaluation Panel for Professor Promotion, Faculty Of Electrical
Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2001.
31. Member, Evaluation Panel for Professor Promotion, Faculty Of Chemical & Natural
Resources Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2001.
32. Member, Special Committee for IDB Tender Evaluation, Jan. 2001.
33. Member, Judges Panel, INATEX 2000 & 2001, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
34. Representative, Post Graduate School, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, The
Malaysian Education Exhibition 2000, Bandung, Indonesia, 5- 10 August, 2000.
35. Chairman, Judges Panel, INATEX 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006, Universiti Teknologi
Malaysia.
36. Chairman, Symposium Membrane Science & Technology 2004, Universiti
Teknologi Malaysia.
37. Chairman Coordinator an Committee R&D IPTA Exhibition 2005.

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