Research Funding/Current Research (National and International)

  1. Polyhydroxyalkanoates Production from Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME).  Sponsor: Ministry of Science and Technology (MOSTI).  Vot: 74262. 2004 – 2006 (RM 142,000). Project Leader: Mohd Fadhil Md Din
  2. Biodegradable Plastic from Palm Oil Mill Effluent.  2001 – 2004. Euro 100,000.  Sponsor: The Netherlands Foundation for the Advancement of Tropical Research under WOTRO Program. Head: Prof. Ir. Zaini Ujang (Malaysia) and M.C.M van Loosdrecht (Netherlands). Key Researcher: Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md Din Vot: 69333
  3. A Study of Air Pollution in Pasir Gudang Area. Grant without funding. Vot 75227. Key Researcher: Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md Din
  4. Development of laboratory scale Cyclic Activated Sludge Bioreactor (CASBio) to enhance sludge granulation and PHA recovery.  Project Leader: Dr Aznah Nor Anuar. Role: Key Researcher: Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md Din
  5. Production of Biofuel Energy from Palm Oil Waste Using Fabricated Chamber of Proton Exchange Fuel Reactor (PEFR).  Approved Project RM 201,000. Project Leader: Mohd Fadhil Md Din. Vot: 79239
  6. Development of Anaerobic Stage Reactor Prototype Reduce Organic Pollutants in Recalcitrant Wastewater. Vot: 79293. Project Leader: Dr. Shreeshivadasan. RM 214,750 (Granted).  Key Researcher: Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md Din
  7. Nitrogen Transformation in Constructed Wetland under Tropical Climates. Fundamental Research Grant Scheme. Project Leader: Mohd Fadhil Md Din. Approved Project Fund RM 84,500. Vot: 78201
  8. Styrene-rich Industrial Wastewater Treatment Using Biofilter. Preparation for TechnoFund Grant 2006. Project Leader: P.M. Dr. Zaharah Ibrahim (Approved). RM 392,000 Key Researcher: Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md Din
  9. Development of Zero Discharge Systems for High-Level Treatment and Recycling of Resources from Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME). TechnoFund Grant. Role: Key Researcher: Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md Din. Vot TF0206B033 [RM 3.5 millions]. September 2007 – Mac 2010
  10. Application of biofilm technology for the treatment of styrene-rich wastewater. E-Science. Vot: 79118. 2007 – 2009. Approved RM 194,000.  Role: Key Researcher: Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md Din
  11. Biosecurity System of Fish Culture using Biofilter Treatment. FRI Short Grant. Amount: RM 30,000. December 2007 – Jan 2009. Project Leader: Mohd Fadhil Md Din.
  12. A Study on pH Improvement in Water Networks.  SAJH Contract Research Grant. Amount: RM 55,000. Project Leader: Dr. Azmi Aris. Role: Environmental Engineer.
  13. Water Demand Management, Industrial Area. Contract Research Grant. Amount: RM 47,000. June 2009 – Dec 2009. Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Johan Sohaili. Key Researcher: Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md Din
  14. Application of Bioparticle in Constructing Biofilter and Bioseptic Design. RM 82,000. Feb 2008 – Jan 2010. FRGS 2008. Project Leader: Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md Din.
  15. Study on the Potential Rainwater Utilization in Supplementing Water Demand Management in Industrial Area, NAHRIM. Project Leader: Prof. Dr. Zulkifli Yusof. Amount: RM 119,000. January – December 2010. Key Researcher: Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md Din
  16. Identification of Suitable Strain and Growth Condition of Microalgae for Production of Lipid Rich Biomass Using Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME). Proposed for Foreign Academic Visitors Research and Development (R&D) Fund. VOT 77520. RM 30,000. Project Leader: Dr. Zubair Ahmed, Key Researcher: Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md Din
  17. Energy Recovery from POME Treatment Using Micro-Algae Grown in Hybrid Bioreactor. VOT 79387. E-Science Fund, September 2009 – August 2011.  RM 156,000. Project Leader: Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md Din
  18. Analytical Hierarchy Process: Multi-Criteria Method for Sustainable Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Option in Tropics Climates. FRGS 2009, Feb. 2009 – January 2011.  RM 50,000. Project Leader: Dr. Zainura Zainun Noor. Key Researcher: Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md Din
  19. Basic Study of an Intelligent On-Line Water Quality Forecasting System for Sg Johor”. FRGS 2009, Feb 2009 – January 2011. RM 50,000 (Vot: 78643). Project Leader: Dr. Shahrum Shah b. Abdullah. Key Researcher: Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md Din
  20. Derivation of Lipid Content from Local Macroalgae Cultivated in Diluted POME. FRGS 2010. March 2010 – May 2012. RM 56,000. Vot 4F030. Project Leader: Myzairah Hamzah, Key Researcher: Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md Din
  21. Thermal Behaviour from Urban Heat Island (UHI) Phenomena for Energy Saving and Heat Flux Mechanisms in Vertical Surfaces. FRGS 2010. March 2010 – Feb 2012. RM 71,000. Vot 4F014. Project Leader: Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md Din
  22. Shrimp Pond Effluent Bioremediation Using Macroalgae Tank Culture And Bio-Sand Filtration (BSF) To Promote Zero Discharge Effluent System. Geran Universiti Penyelidikan (GUP). April 2011 – March 2013. RM 149,000. Project Leader: Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md Din
  23. Constructed Cool Pavement Technology. Contract Research. 4B039. RM 37,600. Project Leader: Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md Din. Starting date: October 2011 – Sept 2012
  24. Mosquito Trap and Control Diseases. Contract Research. 4B043. RM 26,000. Project Leader: Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md Din. October 2011 – Sept 2012
  25.  “Market Survey and Validation” for Cool Island Technology in Malaysia. Collaboration with Asset Constructor Ltd (Japan) and Tajimi General Business Constructor of Tono (Japan). RM 12,500. Vot: 4B049. September 2012 – December 2012. Project Leader: Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md Din
  26. Development of Albedo Design of Urban City Surface for Urban Heat Island Control. 4B060. RM 18433.00. Project Leader: Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md Din. September 2012 – 31 August 2013
  27. NATURAL BIOREMEDIATION APPLICATION (NBRA) USING INDUSTRIAL AND AGRICULTURAL WASTE TO PROMOTE A LOW COST WATER POLLUTION TREATMENT. PY/2012/00456. RM 30,000. Project Leader: Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md Din. 21 May 2012 – 21 April 2013
  28. Exploration of Cool-Pavement Materials by Using Wasted Ceramic Tiles Towards Combating Urban Heat Island Phenomenon. ERGS 2012. Project Leader: Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md Din. RM 80,000. Vote: 4L029. September 2012 – August 2014
  29. Application of Combined Zeolite from Fly Ash and Crushed Sea Shell in River Pollution Controls. ERGS 2012. RM 100,000. Vot: 4L027. Project Leader: Dr. Mohd Badrudding Mohd Yusof. July 2012 – June 2014.  Role: Key Researcher
  30. Cement-free Application from Agro-Industry Waste Material. Collaboration with Asset Constructor Ltd (Japan). RM 18,900. Vot: 4B041. September 2012 – August 2013. Project Leader: Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md Din
  31. “Market Survey and Validation” for Cool Island Technology in Malaysia. Collaboration with Asset Constructor Ltd (Japan) and Tajimi General Business Constructor of Tono (Japan). RM 6,500. Vot: 4B050. Jan 2013 – December 2013. Project Leader: Dr. Mohd Fadhil Md Din
  32. THE STUDY OF THE MECHANISM OF ADSORPTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NATURAL CLINOPTILOLITE, CRUSHED COCKLE SHELL AND FLY ASH AS NATURAL RIVER TREATMENT. RM 84,000. Vot/ 01/09/2013 – 31/08/2015. Vot: 4F390. Role: Team Member
  33. Fundamental study of immobilized-cell reactor technology for enhanced sustainable bio- energy and treatment efficiency of palm oil mill effluent. RM 111,300. Vot: FRGS/2/2013/SG05/UMP/02/2. Project Leader: PM Dr. Zularisam Ab Wahid (UMP). Role: Member. Sept 2013 – August 2015.
  34. Thermal Behavior of Eco-Aerated Concrete from Agro-Industrial Waste as Innovative Cool Building Wall Components. Vote: PY/2015/04583 (International Grant). Project Leader: PM Ir. Dr Mohd Fadhil Md Din. May 2015 – Dec 2015
  35. Cellulytic Enzymes from Agro-Waste as Cement Composites for Cool-Island Building. Vote: PY/2015/04588 (International Grant). Project Leader: Project Leader: PM Ir. Dr Mohd Fadhil Md Din. April 2015 – Dec 2015
  36. AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF RIVER WATER TREATMENT USING DIFFERENT ADSORBENTS FOR THE REMOVAL OF RECALCITRANT ORGANIC COMPOUNDS, NUTRIENTS AND OIL AND GREASE. Vote: PY/2014/03626. Project Leader: Project Leader: PM Ir. Dr Mohd Fadhil Md Din. May 2015 – Dec 2015.
  37. SOLVENT EXTRACTION AND PRECIPITATION OF NANOSIZED TITANIUM DIOXIDE AND ALUMINIUM OXIDE FROM WATER TREATMENT SLUDGE. Vote: PY/2014/03128.  Project Leader: PM Ir. Dr Mohd Fadhil Md Din. Jan 2015 – Dec 2015.
  38. POTENTIAL OF WATER HYACINTH DRIED BIOMASS BIOBRIQUETTE WITH PALM OIL MILL WASTES MIXTURE AS GREEN FUEL ALTERNATIVE. Vote: PY/2014/024 37. Project Leader: PM Ir. Dr Mohd Fadhil Md Din. Jan 2015 – Dec 2015.
  39. Solvent Extraction of Alumina and Silica from Water Treatment Sludge as Heat Reflective Agent. Vote: PY/2015/05340. Project Leader: PM Ir. Dr Mohd Fadhil Md Din. Jan 2015 – Dec 2015.

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