+607-533 3720 r-uzir@utm.my

PROF. DR. MAT UZIR WAHIT

RESEARCH GRANTS

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

 

BIL

 

NAME OF GRANT

 

ROLE

CATEGORY OF

GRANT (UTM/OTHERS)

TYPE OF GRANT

 

AMOUNT (RM)

 

STARTING DATE

 

ENDING DATE

 

 

1

Study Of Possible Corruption In Oil And Gas Industry In Malaysia

Project Leader

National

GOVERNMENT AGENCY GRANT

RM 55,000.00

November 2023

October 2024

 

 

 

2

A Strategy And Mechanism of Fabricating Ramie Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composite with Improving Thermal and Mechanical Properties

Project Leader

UTM

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT

RM 63,000.00

January 2020

December 2021

 

 

 

 

3

Aligned High Performance Silk Fibre, Kevlar-49 Fibre and E- Glassfibre Reinforced Epoxy Composites: Synthesis And Comparative Study on the Characteristic of Composites

Project Leader

National

FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME (FRGS FUND)

RM 115,650.00

September 2019

May 2022

4

Investigating the Potential Used of Tin Slag Polymer Concrete for Structural Application

Program Leader

UTM

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY

GRANT

RM100,000.00

November 2019

October 2021

 

 

5

Fundamental Study of Tin Slag Polymer Concrete And The Potential as Outdoor Application

Project Leader

UTM

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT

RM 40,000.00

November 2019

October 2021

 

 

6

Enhanced Ductility And Strength Of Micron Silk Fibroin Fibers Reinforced Epoxy Composites

Project Leader

UTM

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT

RM 50,000.00

February 2018

January 2020

 

 

 

7

Development of Crosslink Polyethylene (XLPE)

Nanocomposites: Mechanical and Thermal Properties Characterization and Analysis

Project Leader

UTM

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT

RM 80,000.00

December 2018

November 2020

 

 

 

8

Mechanical, thermal and morphological properties of recycled polyethylene terephthalate/recycled polypropylene reinforced hybrid kenaf fiber/montmorillonite composites

Project Leader

UTM

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT

RM 50,000.00

July 2016

June 2018

 

 

9

A Biocompatible Magnetic Responsive Shape Memory Polymer Composite

Project Leader

UTM

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT

RM 71,000.00

July 2015

June 2016

 

 

10

A Biocompatible Magnetic-Responsive Shape Memory Polymer Composite

Project Leader

National

FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME

RM 102,900.00

July 2014

June 2016

 

 

11

Synthesis of Poly(1,8- Octanediol-Glycerol- Dodecanedioate) for Application In Tissue Engineering

Project Leader

UTM

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT

RM 80,000.00

April 2014

March 2016

 

 

 

12

Synthesis and Characterization of Biodegradable Poly(polyol sebacate) / nano-hydroxyapatite Nanocomposites for Potential Used in Biomedical Applications

Project Leader

UTM

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT

RM 70,000.00

June 2012

June 2014

 

 

 

13

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

Project Leader

National

PROTOTYPE RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME

RM 183,000.00

June 2012

June 2014

 

 

 

14

Preparation and Characterization of Hybrid Palm Oil Fibers and Organoclay Reinforced Poly (caprolactone) / Poly(lactic acid) Nanocomposites

Project Leader

UTM

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT

RM 50,000.00

December 2012

December 2013

 

 

15

Development And Characterization of Cellulose/ Layered Silicate Nanocomposites from Ionic Liquids

Project Leader

National

FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME

RM 45,150.00

Sept 2010

August 2012

 

 

 

16

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

Project Leader

UTM

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT

RM 149,000.00

April 2011

March 2013

 

 

 

17

Development of Biodegradable Elastomer / Calcium Phosphate Synthetic Graft for Potential Used in Ligament Reconstruction

Project Leader

National

SCIENCE FUND RESEARCH GRANT

RM 200,000.00

Jan 2010

Feb 2012

 

18

Nano-sized Hydroxyapatite Particles Reinforced Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene for Biomedical Applications

Project Leader

National

SCIENCE FUND RESEARCH GRANT

RM 265,630.00

Dec 2007

Nov 2009

 

19

Development of Natural Rubber Toughened Polyolefin Based Nanocomposites

Project Leader

National

FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME

RM 83,600.00

Dec 2006

May 2009

 

 

20

Surface Modification And Characterization of Local Montmorillonite Using Cationic Surfactant as Nanofiller for Polypropylene

Project Leader

National

FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME

RM 30,000.00

Dec 2006

Nov 2008

 

21

Rubber-Toughened Polypropylene Nanocomposites

Project Leader

UTM

UTM GRANT

RM 11,000.00

Jan 2003

Jan 2004

 

 

22

Application of Virtual Software in Cost Reduction of Mold Fabrication

Project Leader

UTM

UTM GRANT

RM 15,000.00

Jan 2001

Jun 2002

23

PE/PP/Natural rubber ternary blend

Project Leader

UTM

UTM GRANT

RM 20,000.00

Dec 1999

Jun 2001

 

 

 

24

Development of composite wrapping for repairing damaged pipelines (Project 1: Comparative study of fast curing of epoxy systems)

Project Leader

Industry

CONTRACT RESEARCH PROJECT UNDERTAKEN

RM 93,000.00

October 2016

September 2018

 

SCIENTIFIC MEMBER

 

BIL

NAME OF GRANT

 

ROLE

CATEGORY OF

GRANT (UTM/OTHERS)

TYPE OF GRANT

AMOUNT (RM)

STARTING DATE

ENDING DATE

1

Static And Dynamic Properties Of Novel Silk Fibre-Reinforced Metal Laminates Sandwich Materials

Project Member

UTM

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT

RM 130,000.00

October 2023

September 2026

2

Research Collaboration Center For Nanocellulose

Project Member

Others

NETWORKING GRANT

RM 87,183.00

May 2023

November 2023

3

Preparation And Characterization Of Plant Fibre Bio-Resin

Project Member

International

NON GOVERNMENT AGENCY

RM 83,500.00

January 2023

October 2023

4

Preparation And Characterization Of Microporous Thermoplastic Films

Project Member

Others

INTERNATIONA L GRANT

RM 80,000.00

October 2023

September 2024

5

Analysis Of Lithium Battery/Electrolyte Wastes And Impact On Environment

Project Member

National

CONTRACT RESEARCH DTD

RM 365,000.00

February 2021

January 2023

6

GRFP Bench Enhanced with Tin Slag Polymer Concrete

Project Member

National

NETWORKING GRANT

RM 4,000.00

February 2021

January 2022

7

Komposit Perabot Lestari Dari Sisa Industri Dan Sisa Pertanian

Project Member

UTM

BUSINESS ENTITY

RM 20,000.00

February 2021

January 2022

8

Blast And Ballistic Behaviour Of Tin Slag Polymer Concrete Strengthened With Frp For Bunkers And Command Posts In Army

Project Member

National

COLLABORATI VE RESEARCH GRANT

RM 20,000.00

November 2019

October 2022

9

Mechanical Properties Of Tin Slag Polymer Concrete Confined And Unconfined With FRP Under Compression

Project Member

Nationak

COLLABORATI VE RESEARCH GRANT

RM 20,000.00

November 2019

October 2022

10

Flexural Behaviour Of Reinforced Tin Slag Polymer Concrete Beam

Project Member

National

COLLABORATI VE RESEARCH GRANT

RM 20,000.00

November 2019

October 2022

11

Curing Behavior And Kinetics of Uv-Cured Epoxidized Palm Oil Acrylate/Polyethylene Glycol Diacrylate Using Microstereolithography Technique for Tissue Scaffold

Project Member

National

FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME

RM115,000.00

September 2019

August 2022

12

Enhancement Of Tracking Resistance And Dielectric Response Analysis

Project Member

UTM

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT

RM 40,000.00

December 2018

November 2021

13

Prolongation Of Treeing Lifetime And Enhancement Of Partial Discharge Resistance Of Crosslinked Polyethylene (XLPE) Nanocomposites

Project Member

UTM

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT

RM 40,000.00

December 2018

May 2022

14

New Medium Voltage XLPE Nanocomposite Cable: From Design to Commercialization

Project Member

National

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT

RM 200,000.00

December 2018

May 2022

15

Nanofiber From Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (RPET) As Adsorbent

Project Member

UTM

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT

RM60,000.00

December 2018

November 2020

16

Polymer Composite Coating onto Steel Wire Rope

Project Member

UTM

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT

RM 40,000.00

December 2018

November 2021

17

Characterization Of Contact Lens With Wrinkle Surface

Project Member

Others

CONTRACT

RM 21,000.00

July 2018

June 2019

18

Mechanical, Thermal And Biocompatibility Studies Of Biobased UV Cured Pressure Sensitive Adhesive For Medical Application

Project Member

UTM

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT

RM 40,000.00

July 2017

June 2019

19

Synthesis And Characterization Of 3D Printing Itaconic Acid Bio-Based Material

Project Member

UTM

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT

RM 40,000.00

July 2017

December 2018

20

Porous Material For Water-Oil Separation Prepared By Freeze- Casting

Project Member

National

HICOE RESEARCH GRANT

RM 50,000.00

November 2016

June 2019

21

Toughened Graphene Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites.

Facilitation Programme: National Graphene Action Plan 2020.

Facilitator: NanoMalaysia Berhad (NMB)

Project Member

Industry

CONTRACT RESEARCH PROJECT UNDERTAKEN

RM 200,000.00

September 2016

November 201

22

Steel Coated With Polymer By Co- Extrusion Process For Offshore Applications

Project Member

National

MATCHING GRANT

RM 66,400.00

October 2014

September 2016

23

Investigating The Compressive Strain Behaviour Of Carbon Nanotubepolymer Based Composite For Measurement Of Large Deformation

Project Member

National

FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME

RM 103,000.00

July 2014

June 2016

24

Preparation of Polypyrrole and Polypyrrole-grafted- polypropylene Using Ultrasonic Irridation

Project Member

UTM

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT

RM 70,000.00

April 2014

March 2016

25

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

Project Member

UTM

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT

RM 30,800.00

April 2014

June 2015

26

Studies on the Reaction Mechanism of Polyanyline and Characteristics of Polyanyline grafted- recycled Plastics Using Radiation Processing

Project Member

National

FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME

RM 83,000.oo

December 2013

December 2015

27

Crystallization Behavior of Nucleated Poly(3- hydrobutyrate)(PHB)

Project Member

National

FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH

GRANT SCHEME

RM 125,000.00

December 2013

December 2015

28

Atomic Bonding of Steel Wire and Polymer

Project Member

Industry

CONTRACT RESEARCH PROJECT UNDERTAKEN

RM 166,000.00

September 2013

August 2015

29

Exploring the Use of Palm Oil as a New Green Sheet Moulding Compound (SMC)

Resins for Composite Application

Project Member

National

EXPLORATORY RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME

RM 88,000.00

June 2013

May 2015

30

Novel Bioabsorbable Interference Screw Composite Consist of Rice Husk Bioactive Ceramic and Poly-L- Lactide

Project Member

Industry

CONTRACT RESEARCH PROJECT UNDERTAKEN

RM 34,000.00

September 2012

February 2015

31

Absorption and Diffusion Characteristic of Biomedical Polymer Based Porous Three Dimensional Tissue Substrate

Project Member

National

FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME

RM 79,600.00

June 2012

March 2014

32

Development of Biodegradable Electrospun Membranes for Controlled Release Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering

Project Member

UTM

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT

RM 80,000.00

May 2012

April 2014

33

Electrical and Morphological Characteristics of Silicone Rubber/Organo Montmorillonite(OMMT) Nanocomposite as A New Electrical Tree Retardant for High voltage Polymeric Insulating Materials

Project Member

UTM

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT

RM 40,000.00

May 2012

Apr 2013

34

Properties and Characterization of Conductive nanocomposites Based on Polylactic acid- Sepiolite-Polypyrrole

Project Member

UTM

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT

RM 50,000.00

May 2012

April 2013

35

Development of natural fiber reinforced recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) nanocomposites using different types of natural fibers (date palm fiber and waste paper) and montmorillonite (MMT) clay

Project Member

Industry

CONTRACT RESEARCH PROJECT UNDERTAKEN

USD 21,000.00

1 May 2011

30 April 2012

36

Study On Natural Rubber Blends- Nanocomposite Application As Electrical Insulating Material

Project Member

UTM

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT

RM 130,000.00

April 2011

June 2013

37

Design and Simulation of Racquet-Based Sports Equipments

Project Member

UTM

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT

RM 595,800.00

August 2011

July 2014

38

Synthesis, Characterization and Mechanism of Polypropylene / Poly(Acrylonitrile- Butadiene-Styrene) Blends Compatibilized by Polypropylene grafted Maleic

Anhydride

Project Member

National

FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME

RM 69,000.00

Jan 2011

Dec 2012

39

Preparation and Characerization of Composites of Recycled Polyamide-6/Recycled Polypropylene With Kenaf Fiber as Reinforcement

Project Member

UTM

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT

RM 40,000.00

April 2011

September 2012

40

Development of Kenaf Fibre Reinforced Bio- based Epoxidized Palm Oil/ Unsaturated Polyester/Nanoclay Composite

Project Member

UTM

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT

RM 126,000.00

April 2011

September 2012

41

The Effect of Different Nanofillers on The Electrical Properties, Thermal Properties and Chemical Resistance of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate / Epoxidized Natural Rubber Nanocomposite

Project Member

UTM

RESEARCH UNIVERSITY GRANT

RM 40,000.00

April 2011

July 2012

42

Synthesis and characterization of active transition metals pro-oxidative additives for treatment of disposable polystyrene

Project Member

National

FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME

RM 39,200.00

April 2010

Mac 2012

43

Mechanism of Flame Retardancy Enhancement and Thermal Characterization of Filled Polypropylene Composites

Project Member

National

FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME

 

April 2010

Mac 2012

44

Development of Polyetheretherketone- Hydroxyapatite Bioactive Composite for Load Bearing Bone Analogue

Project Member

National

SCIENCE FUND RESEARCH GRANT

RM 163,700.00

July 2009

Jun 2011

45

Toughness And Chemical Resistance of PA6 Nanocomposites Toughened By Epoxidized Natural Rubber

Project Member

National

SCIENCE FUND RESEARCH GRANT

RM 137,000.00

April 2009

Mac 2010

46

Toughness Enhancement of Green Nanocomposites

Project Member

National

SCIENCE FUND RESEARCH GRANT

RM 227,500.00

April 2009

Mac 2010

47

Development of PA6/HDPE

nanocomposites for fishing net application

Project Member

Industry

CONTRACT RESEARCH PROJECT UNDERTAKEN

RM 50,000.00

July 2007

June 2009

48

Structure-Properties relationship of hybrid Talc/Calcium Carbonate filled impact modified PVC composites

Project Member

National

FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME

RM 20,000.00

December 2006

November 2008

49

Characterization of glass fibre reinforced polyamide / ABS composites for automotive application

Project Member

National

FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME

RM 15,000.00

December 2006

November 2008

50

Development of Layered Silicates Montmorillonite Filled Rubber- Toughened Polypropylene

Project Member

National

IRPA

RM 143,000.00

Jun 2003

Jun 2006

51

Development of Construction Component from Thermoplastics Natural Fibre Composite via Extrusion and Injection Moulding Method

Project Member

National

IRPA

RM 213,000.00

January 2003

December 2005

52

Production Of Enzymatic Glucose Biosensors

Project Member

National

SCIENCEFUND

RM 185,000.00

March 1999

March 2022

53

Rubber-Toughened Polypropylene Nanocomposites

Project Member

National

SHORT TERM GRANT

RM 11,500.00

December 1998

December 1999

54

Malaysian Standard For Pex Pipes

Project Member

National

CONTRACT

RM 59,754.00

December 1996

June 1997

55

A Study Of Structure- Property Relations In Polypropylene (PP)

Copolymer Blend

Project Member

National

UTM

RM 10,000.00

January 1993

January 1994

UTM Open Day