Research Grant

As a Principal Investigator
  1. Elucidating the Synergic Effects of Microwave Irradiation and Metal-Doped-Sulfonated Activated Carbon Catalyst on Levulinate Ester Synthesis from Carbohydrate Project Leader Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) UTM-FR 130,000 Nov 01, 2022 Oct 31, 2025 Q.J130000.3846.22H57
  2. Molecular Mechanism of Ethyl Levulinate Synthesis from Cellulose using Acidic Ionic Liquid Project Leader Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) FRGS 163,500 Nov 01, 2020 Oct 31, 2024 R.J130000.7851.5F307
  3. Strategies for Producing Valuable Carbon from Biomass by Microwave Pyrolysis System Project Leader Others (International) JASTIP-Net 2019 Collaborative Research Grant 11,555.44 (300,000 JPY) Oct, 2019 Aug, 2020 R.J130000.7351.4B434
  4. Mechanisms of Microwave-Assisted Pyrolysis of Oil Palm Trunk and Its Major Polymers Project Leader Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) UTM-FR 70, 000 Jan 01, 2020 Jun 30, 2022 Q.J130000.2551.21H55
  5. Fabrication of Green Nanopolymer Embedded with Lignin Compound for Fruit Packaging Materials Project Leader Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Collaborative Reserach Grant 20,000 Nov 1, 2019 Oct 31, 2021 R.J130000.7351.4B489
  6. Carbon Cryogel As a Potential Absorbent For Removal of Bisphenol A and Aspirin in Pharmaceutical Wastewater Project Leader Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) RU Grant (Tier 2) 30,000 Aug 1, 2019 Jul 31, 2021 Q.J130000.2651.16J62
  7. A new Synthesis Method for Carbon Cryogel Catalyst from Ionic Liquid and Furfural for Production of Renewable Fuel Additive Project Leader Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) RU Grant (Tier 1) 50,000 Feb 1, 2018 Jan 31, 2020 Q.J130000.2546.19H95
  8. Design and Synthesis of CNT Based Photocatalysts for Degradation of Phenolic Compounds. Budget approved Project Leader Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) RU Grant (Tier 2) 20,000 Oct 1, 2016 Sept 30, 2017 Q.J130000.2646.11J81
    9 Biomagnetic Carbon Particle for Heavy Metal Adsorption and Heterogeneous Biodiesel Synthesis Project Leader Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) RU Grant (Tier 1) 108,532.79 Jan 01, 2012 Mar 31, 2015 Q.J130000.2544.04H69
  9. Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis over Cobalt Supported Catalyst for Production of Fuels from Carbon Dioxide and Methane Project Leader Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) RU Grant (Tier 2) 50,000 May 01, 2012 Apr 30, 2013 Q.J130000.2644.05J02
  10. Reaction Mechanism of Lignin From Oil Palm Wastes in an Ionic Liquid Project Leader Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) FRGS 93,040 Apr 01, 2012 Sept 30, 2014 R.J130000.7844.4F160
    12 Pyrolysis Behaviors of Some Softwood and Hardwood Species Project Leader Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) New Academic Staff 20,000 Jan 01, 2012 Dec 31, 2012 R.J130000.7725.4P037

As a Scientific Member
  1. Investigating the Potential of Activated Carbon Derived From Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) Activated Sludge for Oil And Colour Removal Project Member Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) UTM ER 70,000 Oct 01, 2023 Sep 30, 2025 Q.J130000.3846.31J75
  2. MG2-63.0 MyTIGER : Optimization Studies of Enzymatic Saccharification-fermentation of Ozone Pre-treated Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch for Enhanced Biomethane, Biohydrogen and Bioethanol Production Project Member Others (International) MyTIGER 51,300 Oct 01, 2024 Sep 30, 2026 R.J130000.7346.1U072
  3. Kinetic Study of Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation of Ozone Pre-treated Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch for Enhanced Bioethanol Production Project Member Others
    (Industry) Malaysia Toray Science Foundation (MTSF) 20,000 Jan 01, 2025 Jan 31, 2025 R.J130000.7746.4J754
  4. Kinetics Mechanism of Bifunctional Single Atom Catalysts (SACs) for conversion of Oil Palm Based sugars to 2,5-Furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) Project Member Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Potential Academic Staff 20,000 Nov 15, 2024 May 14, 2026 Q.J130000.2746.04K33
  5. MG2-63.1 MyTIGER : Kinetic Modelling of Enzymatic Saccharification and Fermentation of Ozone Pre-treated Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch for Enhanced Biomethane, Biohydrogen and Bioethanol Production Project Member Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Matching Grant 51,300 Oct 01, 2024 Sep 30, 2026 Q.J130000.3046.05M00
  6. Synthesis and Parametric Study of Metal Organic Framework Heterostructures for Stimulating Photothermal CO2 Hydrogenation to Renewable Methane Project Member Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) FRGS 135,800 Aug 01, 2024 Jul 31, 2027 R.J130000.7846.5F745
  7. Elucidation of Adsorption Mechanism on Phosphorus-Based Compounds using Novel Lignin-Derived Activated Carbon for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Project Member Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) FRGS 1282,00 Aug 01, 2024 Jul 31, 2026 R.J130000.7846.5F701
  8. Potential of Biochar as Slow-Release Fertilizer (BSRF) Project Member Others
    (Industry) Contract 73,500 Nov 15, 2023 Nov 14, 2025 R.J130000.7646.4C761
  9. From Waste to Wealth: Developing Sustainable Activated Carbon Derived From Sludge to Treat Oleochemicals Wastewater Project Member Others (International) Kurita Water and Environment Foundation 12,400 Oct 01, 2023 Sep 30, 2024 R.J130000.7346.1U017
  10. Deep Eutectic Solvent Hydrolysis of Ozonated Cellulose to Cellulose Nanocrystals Project Member Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Matching Grant 60,000 Nov 15, 2021 Oct 12, 2024 R.J130000.7351.4B716
  11. Reaction-Degradation Mechanisms in Ozonolysis-Enzymatic Saccharification Treatment of Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) for Enhanced Bioethanol Production Project Member Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) FRGS 176,100 Sep 01, 2022 Aug 31,2025 R.J130000.7851.5F577
  12. Hydrogen Production from Fuel Oil Blended Stock (FOBS) via Catalytic Pyrolysis using Ceria-Based Transition Metal Catalyst Project Member Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) UTM FR 123,000 Oct 01, 2023 Sep 30, 2026 Q.J130000.3813.23H01
  13. 4B716: Deep Eutectic Solvent Hydrolysis of Ozonated Cellulose to Cellulose Nanocrystals Project Member Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Matching Grant 60,000 Nov 15, 2021 Oct 12, 2024 Q.J130000.3051.03M67
  14. Diffusion-Reaction Modelling of Ozonolysis Kinetics on Isolation of Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) to Cellulose for the Synthesis, Characterization and Mechanistic Studies of Cellulose Nanocrystals Project Member Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) FRGS 203,100 Sep 07, 2021 Mar 06, 2025 R.J130000.7851.5F495
  15. Utilization of Ionic Solid Nanocatalyst in Catalytic Processes for Production of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural and Levulinic Acid Project Member Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) RU Grant
    (Tier 1) 85,000 May 01, 2012 Jul 31, 2014 Q.J130000.2544.02H75
  16. JASTIP-NET 2021: Nanochannels Surface Functionalized-Cu-Cu2O/TiO2 Nanorods Photoelectrode for Efficient Photoelectrocatalytic CO2 Reduction Project Member Others (International) JASTIP-Net 2021 Collaborative Research Grant 4,500 Apr 01, 2021 Sep 30, 2022 R.J130000.7351.4B744
  17. Modeling Reaction-Diffusion in Ozonolysis Pretreatment of Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) Project Member Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Award Grant 20,000 Jan 01, 2021 Jun 30, 2022 R.J130000.7751.5M004
  18. Ozy-Char for Soil Rejuvenation Project Member Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Business Entity 10,000 Nov 01, 2020 Oct 31, 2021 S.J130000.3451.4Y291
  19. CRG 54.1 : Optimization of Cellulose Nanocrystals (Cnc) via Integrated Ozone Pre-Treatment of Lignocellulosic Biomass Project Member Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Collaborative Research Grant 40,000 Nov 01, 2019 Oct 31, 2022 Q.J130000.2451.08G63
  20. CRG 54.3: Preparation and Characterization of Thin Film Nanocomposite /Hydrogel Cellulose Nanofiber via Casting and Electrospinning Methods Project Member Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Collaborative Research Grant National 20,000 Nov 01, 2019 Apr 30, 2022 R.J130000.7351.4B470
  21. Physicochemical Properties Studies of AgO/CuO Incorporated on Wrinkled Titania Nanoparticles for Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity Project Member Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) FRGS 107,200 Nov 02, 2015 Nov 01, 2017 R.J130000.7846.4F750
  22. Design and Synthesis of Fibrous HZSM-5 Catalyst for Benzene Methylation Project Member Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) RU Grant
    (Tier 1) 40,000 Jul 01, 2017 Jun 30, 2019 Q.J130000.2546.17H46
  23. Activity and Mechanistic Study of Nanotextured Catalysts in Carbon Dioxide Conversion to Biofuels and Chemicals Project Member Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) FRGS 369,811.32 Apr 1, 2018 Mar 31, 2021 R.J130000.7846.4F988
  24. CRG 54.2 : Cellulose Nanocrystal (CNC) into Hydrogel for Blood Absorption in Bio-Medical Project Member Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Collaborative Research Grant National 20,000 Nov 01, 2019 Oct 31, 2022 R.J130000.7351.4B526
  25. CRG 54.0 : Synthesis of Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNC) from Lignocellulosic Biomass for Bio-Based Applications Project Member Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Collaborative Research Grant 100,000 Nov 01, 2019 Oct 31, 2022 Q.J130000.2451.08G62
  26. Development Sulfonated Sagu Pith Waste Catalyst for Esterification of Palm Fatty Acid Distillate to Methyl Ester Project Member Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) RU Grant
    (Tier 2) 30,000 Aug 1, 2019 Jan 31, 2022 Q.J130000.2651.17J16
  27. Catalytic Pyrolysis Mechanism of Oil Blended Stock and Sludge to Gasoline- and Diesel-like Products via Bimetallic ZSM-5 Project Member Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) UTM FR 80,000 Jan 01, 2020 Jun 30, 2023 Q.J130000.2551.20H92
  28. Upscaling of Ozbiony® 2.0 : Ozy-CELL Production from Oil Palm Biomass for Binder Applications Project Member Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) PRGS 820,200 Dec 01, 2020 Nov 30, 2023 R.J130000.7851.4L921
  29. Catalytic Pyrolysis Mechanism of Fuel Oil Blended Stock (FOBS) to Gasoline- and Diesel-like Products using Bimetallic ZSM-5 Nickel Molybdate Catalyst Project Member Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) FRGS 90,000 Nov 01, 2020 Oct 31, 2023 R.J130000.7851.5F356
  30. Molecular Mechanisms of Lignin Pyrolysis for Selective Production of Biochemicals and Biofuels Project Member Others (International) JSPS KAKENHI Grant 115,554.4
    (3,000,000 JPY) Sep 01, 2015 Aug 31, 2017 JP15F15101