Muhammad Arif Ab Aziz, Ph.D., P.Eng., P.Tech.
B.Eng., M.Eng., PhD (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia)
Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Head, Sustainable Waste Management Research Group, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Research Fellow, Centre of Hydrogen Energy, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Professional Engineer, Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)
Professional Technologist, Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT)
Subject Specialist (Chemical Process), Department of Environment (DOE), Malaysia
World’s Top 2% Scientist, Standford University and Elsevier
Email: m.arif@utm.my
Current Interest
Environmental Engineering | Environmental Impact Assessment | Solid Waste Management | Solid Waste Characteristic Study | Air Pollution Control | Adsorption Technology | CO2 Capture & Utilisation | Hydrogen Energy | Catalysis
Teaching
Pollution Control Engineering | Environmental Management | Waste Management | Environmental Management Plan | Engineering Economy | Introduction to Engineering | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Selected Research Projects
| No. | Title of Project | Funder | Role | Status |
| 1 |
Unravelling The Structure-Property Relationship of MgO-CeO2 Promoted Nitrate Molten Salt Toward Efficient CO2 Capture.
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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | Principal investigator | On-going |
| 2 |
Biogas Purification Using Activated Carbon Derived From Agro-Waste For Sustainable Energy Generation In Local Agriculture Farm
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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | Principal investigator | Completed |
| 3 |
Effect of Polyethylenimine And (3-Aminopropyl)Triethoxysilane on Mesoporous Ceria Nanoparticles For CO2 Capture Application.
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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | Principal investigator | Completed |
| 4 | Fibrous Porous Cerium Oxide Synthesized By Eggshell Membrane Templating For CO2 Capture Application | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | Principal investigator | Completed |
| 5 |
Elucidating The Effect of Fibrous Structure on Cerium Oxide Using Collagen Fiber Template for Enhanced Redox Properties and Its Application In CO2 Capture
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Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation (MOSTI) | Principal investigator | Completed |
| 6 |
Synthesis of Highly Ordered Mesoporous Ceria Nanoparticles Through Simple Sol-Gel Method For CO2 Capture Application
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Nippon Sheet Glass | Principal investigator | Completed |
| 7 |
Photodegradation of Dibenzothiophene Using Modified Fibrous Silica (KCC-1) Catalyst
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Collaborative Research Grant, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | Principal investigator | Completed |
| 8 |
Design and Synthesis of Au-Promoted Mesoporous Ceria Catalyst for Carbon Dioxide Methanation
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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | Principal investigator | Completed |
Selected Publications
- Fabrication of Mesoporous CeO2-MgO Adsorbent With Diverse Active Sites Via Eggshell Membrane-Templating For CO2 Capture, Applied Physics A-Materials Science & Processing, 2022.
- The Role of Surface and Structural Functionalisation on Graphene Adsorbent Nanomaterial for CO2 Adsorption Application: Recent Progress and Future Prospects, Renewable And Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2022
- Magnesium-Based Alloys for Solid-State Hydrogen Storage Applications: A Review, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2021.
- Spherical CeO2 Nanoparticles Prepared Using An Egg-Shell Membrane As a Bio-Template For High CO2 Adsorption, Chemical Physics Letters, 2021.
- High-Performance Flake-Like Mesoporous Magnesium Oxide Prepared by Eggshell Membrane Template for Carbon Dioxide Capture, Journal of Solid State Chemistry, 2021.
- Magnesium Oxide-Based Adsorbents for Carbon Dioxide Capture: Current Progress and Future Opportunities, Journal of Co2 Utilization, 2021.
- Understanding The Role of Surface Basic Sites of Catalysts In CO2 Activation in Dry Reforming of Methane: A Short Review, Catalysis Science & Technology, 2021
Consultancy Projects
| No. | Title of Project | Client | Role | Status |
| 1 |
Development of Regional Standard Requirements for Transboundary Movement (TBM) of Plastic Waste into the ASEAN Region and Pilot Study on Optimisation of Domestic Plastic Waste Utilisation
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Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam (NRES) | Project leader | On-going |
| 2 |
Solid Waste Characteristics Study for Vessels of Port of Tanjung Pelepas
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Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd | Project leader | On-going |
| 3 |
Solid Waste Characteristics Study Program for Iskandar, Malaysia.
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Nippon Steel Engineering Co., Ltd. | Project leader | Completed |
| 4 |
Solid Waste Characteristic Study Program for Port of Tanjung Pelepas.
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Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd | Project leader | Completed |
| 5 |
Development of Glycerin Pitch as Solid Biofuel.
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FGV R&D Sdn Bhd | Project leader | Completed |
| 6 | Kajian Terperinci Impak Alam Sekitar EIA Bagi Projek Pembangunan Stesen Pemindahan Sisa Pepejal Di Muar, Johor. | Jabatan Pengurusan Sisa Pepejal Negara (JPSPN) | Member | Completed |
Workshop and Training
| No. | Title of Workshop/Training | Client | Role |
| 1 | Training for Ammonia Production for TNB Executives | TNB Integrated Learning Solution (TNB ILSAS) | Trainer |
| 2 | The Awareness of Hydrogen & CCUS Technology for TNB Executives | TNB Integrated Learning Solution (TNB ILSAS) | Trainer |
| 3 | Kursus Pengenalan Kepada Pemendak Elektrostatik (Electrostatic Precipitator) Kepada Pegawai Alam Sekitar, Jabatan Alam Sekitar (JAS) | Department of Environment (DOE), Malaysia | Module preparer and facilitator |
| 4 | Kursus Operation, Maintenance Record and Inspection of Incinerator Untuk Pegawai Alam Sekitar, Jabatan Alam Sekitar (JAS) | Department of Environment (DOE), Malaysia | Facilitator |