Professor Ts. Dr. Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman

RESEARH PROJECT

Research Project (National – Princple Investigator)
  1. A Transformation Towards Resource Recovery For Circular Economy In Wastewater Treatment Application, Fellow Research Grant, Vot No. Q.J130000.21A6.00P14, July 2021-June 2022 (Project Leader), Worth RM63,000.
  2. Development of Antibacterial Braid-Supported Hollow Fiber Membrane for Rainwater Harvesting, Professional Development Research University (PDRU), Vot No. Q.J130000.21A2.05E41, July 2021-June 2023 (Project Leader), Worth RM138,460.
  3. Green Synthesis of Superhydrophobic Akaganéite-Coated Polyvinylidene Fluoride Hollow Fiber Membrane for Membrane Distillation, Professional Development Research University (PDRU), Vot No. Q.J130000.21A2.05E04, July 2020-June 2022 (Project Leader), Worth RM138,460.
  4. Electrical Performance of Planar and Micro-Tubular Proton Ceramics Fuel Cell at Intermediate Temperatures, Strategic Research Partnership (SRP) Grant with UiTM, Vot. No. R.J130000.7309.4B676, April 2021-March 2022 (Project Leader), RM48,000.
  5. Visible Light Photocatalyst Dual Layer Hollow Fiber Membrane For Bisphenol A Pollutant Removal, International-Industry Incentive Grant (IIIG), Vot. No. Q.J130000.3609.03M17, April 2021-March 2022 (Project Leader), RM15,000.
  6. Water and Wastewater Treatment Engineering Research Consortium (WATER), Matching Grant, Vot No. Q.J130000.3009.03M15, April 2021-March 2023 (Project Leader), RM250,000.
  7. Hybrid Photocatalytic Membrane based Water Filter for Persistent Organic Pollutant Removal, Prototype Development Fund – Innovation and Commercialization Centre (PRGS-ICC), Vot No. R.J130000.7709.4J483, Dec 2020-Nov 2021 (Project Leader), RM20,000.
  8. Omniphobic Ceramic Hollow Fiber Membrane for Membrane Distillation, International Collaboration Fund, Funded by Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Malaysia, Vot No. R.J130000.7909.4S145, July 2020-June 2022 (Project Leader), Worth RM292,700.
  9. Development of Ultrafiltration Membrane for Lab-scale Membrane Bioreactor (MBR), International Industry Incentive Grant (IIIG), Vot No. Q.J130000.3009.02M25, July 2020-June 2021 (Project Leader), Worth RM20,000.
  10. Development of Adsorptive Composite Polymeric Membrane for Ammonia Removal in Water, Professional Development Research University (PDRU), Vot No. Q.J130000.21A2.05E04, July 2020-June 2022 (Project Leader), Worth RM138,460.
  11. Endocrine Disrupting Compounds (EDCs) as A Risk for Metabolic Syndrome Development In Malaysia: Necessity for The Development of Efficient EDCs Removal System for Household Water, UTM High Impact Research, Vot No. Q.J130000.2409.08G34, Jan 20-June 22 (Project Leader), Worth RM149,850.
  12. Development of Bauxite Based Hollow Fibre Membrane for Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Contaminants, Award Grant, Vot No. R.J130000.7709.5M003, Jan 20- June 22 (Project Leader), Worth RM50,000.
  13. Polyvinylidene Fluoride-Based Superhydrophobic-Hydrophilic Dual-Layer Hollow Fibre Nanocomposite Membranes for Desalination Using Membrane Distillation, HICOE Research Grant, Vot No. R.J090301.7809.4J430, Jan 20-March 22 (Program Leader), Worth RM80,000.
  14. Bio-Ceramic Hollow Fibre Membrane Based Hydroxyapatite Derived from Waste Cow Bones for Arsenic Removal from Groundwater, Collaborative Research Grant (CRG), Vot No. Q.J130000.2409.08G25, Nov 19-April 22 (Program Leader), Worth RM100,000.
  15. Development of Bio-Ceramic Membrane Based Hydroxyapatite, Collaborative Research Grant (CRG), Vot No. Q.J130000.2409.08G29, Nov 19-Oct 21 (Project Leader), Worth RM40,000.
  16. Single-step chemical process for sustainable and economical graphene synthesis from palm oil fuel ash, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Vot No. R.J130000.7809.5F161, Sept 2019-Nov 2021 (Project Leader), Worth RM104,200.
  17. Fabrication of bio-ceramic hollow fibre membrane based hydroxyapatite derived from waste cow bone for treating textile industry wastewater, Professional Development Research University (PDRU), Vot No. Q.J130000.21A2.04E75, July 2019-June 2021 (Project Leader), Worth RM138,460.
  18. Development of Antifouling Hollow Fibre Ultrafiltration Membrane for Fish Farm Effluent Water Treatment, Long Term Research Grant Scheme (LRGS), Vot No. R.J130000.7809.4L895, Jan 19-Dec 2023 (Project leader), Worth RM85,726.
  19. Nanotechnology Enabled Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Resource Reclamation, Translational MRUN-Rakan RU, Vot. No. R.J130000.7809.4L860, Dec 18-Aug 22 (Program Leader), Worth RM840,000.
  20. Novel Anti-Foulant, Super-Amphiphobic Nano-Rod Titania Incorporated onto Inexpensive Clay Ceramic Membrane Distillation for Water Reclamation From Industrial Wastewater, Translational MRUN-Rakan RU, Vot No. R.J130000.7809.4L867, Dec 18-Aug 22 (Project Leader), Worth RM225,000.
  21. Zero-Discharge POME Remediation and Resource Reclamation via Innovative Integrated System, UTM Transdiciplinary Research Grant, Vot No. Q.J130000.3509.07G40, Dec 18-May 21 (Program Leader), Worth RM240,000.
  22. Superhydrophilic, Robust Ceramic Hollow Fibre Membranes Derived from Agricultural Wastes for Oily Wastewater Treatment, UTM Transdiciplinary Research Grant, Vot No. Q.J130000.3509.05G75, Dec 18-May 21 (Project Leader), Worth RM60,000.
  23. SIL-RH Membrane Distillation: From Seawater to Drinking Water, Prototype Development Fund – Innovation and Commercialization Centre (PRGS-ICC), Vot No. R.J130000.7709.4J359, Sept 18-August 19 (Project Leader), Worth RM20,000.
  24. Single-Step Fabrication of Triple-Layer Solid Oxide Fuel Cell using Biogas as Fuel, UTM R&D, Vot No. Q.J130000.7746.4J309, Jan 18-Dec 19 (Project Leader), Worth RM50,000.
  25. Development of Anti-Foulant, Super-Amphiphobic Ceramic Membrane Distillation for Seawater Desalination, GUP Tier 1, Vot No. Q.J130000.2546.19H18, Jan 18-Dec 19 (Project Leader), Worth RM50,000.
  26. A Single-Step Fabrication Of Micro-Tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Using Co-Extrusion/Co-Sintering Technique, Professional Development Research University (PDRU), Vot No. Q.J130000.21A2.03E73, July 2017-June 2018 (Project Leader), Worth RM75,350.
  27. Exploratory development of immobilized TiO2/ZSM-5 dual layer hollow fiber membranes for photocatalytic degradation of Reactive Black 5, Professional Development Research University (PDRU), Vot No. Q.J130000.21A2.03E67, July 2017-June 2018 (Project Leader), Worth RM75,350.
  28. Development of Affordable Ceramic Membrane Derived from Palm Oil Fuel Ash for Heavy Metal Removal, GUP Tier 1, Vot No. Q.J130000.2546.16H40, July 17-June 19 (Project Leader), Worth RM40,000.
  29. Affordable Clay-Based Ceramic Membrane For Heavy Metal Removal, UTM R&D Fund, Vot No. 4J230, July 16-Sept 17 (Project Leader), Worth RM20,000.
  30. Fabrication of Clay-Based Membrane Distillation for Seawater Desalination, Flagship UTMShine, Vot No. 03G29, Jan 16-Dec 17 (Project Leader), Worth RM50,000.
  31. Synthesis of Graphene-Based Hollow Fibre Membrane for Water Purification From Seawater, AMTEC-HICoE Grant Scheme, Jan 16-Dec 18 (Project Leader), Worth RM97,000.
  32. Low Cost Hydrophobic Ceramic Membrane Distillation for Arsenic Removal from Surface Water, AMTEC-HICoE Grant Scheme, Vot No. 4J102, Jan 16-Dec 18 (Project Leader), Worth RM80,000.
  33. Photocatalytic Removal of Endocrine Disrupting Compounds from Household Water and Its Effects on An In-Vitro Models, AMTEC-HICoE Grant Scheme, Vot No. 4J193, Jan 16-Dec 18 (Project Leader), Worth RM103,000.
  34. Ceramic Membrane Contactor System for Ammonia Removal, AMTEC-HICoE Grant Scheme, Vot No. 4J194, Jan 16-Dec 18 (Project Leader), Worth RM80,000.
  35. Polycaprolactone (PCL)-based Layer by layer Electrospun Biodegradable Composite Membrane for the removal of Contaminants (Ag/Al/Pb) in Drinking Water, AMTEC-HICoE Grant Scheme, Vot No. 4J191, Jan 16-Dec 18 (Project Leader), Worth RM70,000.
  36. Development of Low Cost Kaolin Hollow Fibre Based Ceramic Membrane Support for Gas Separation, Research University Grant: Tier 1, Vot No. 12H25, Nov 2015-Nov 2017 (Project Leader), Worth RM50,000.
  37. Single-Step Preparation of Micro-Tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cells using A Promising Phase Inversion-Based Co-Extrusion/Co-Sintering Technique, Research University Grant: Tier 1, Vot No. 05H53, April 2014-Mac 2016 (Project Leader), Worth RM90,000.
  38. Proton Conductivity Enhancement of Polyvinyl Alcohol-Based Membranes via Innovative Physico-Chemical Modifications, FRGS awarded by MoE, Vot No. 4F282, Dec 2013-Nov 2015 (Project Leader), Worth RM93,500.
  39. Single-Step Development of A Highly Compact Membrane Reactor for Syngas Production via Methane Conversion, ERGS awarded by MoE, Vot No. 4L104, June 2013-May 2015 (Project Leader), Worth RM89,000.
  40. Development and Structural Optimisation of Dual-Layer Hollow Fibre for Micro-Tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cell, ScienceFund awarded by MOSTI, Vot No. 4S033, July 2012- June 2014 (Project Leader), Worth RM229,200.
  41. Structural Control of Anode-Supported Micro-Tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cell by Dry-Jet Extrusion Technique, Research University Grant: Tier 1, Vot No. 03H14, May 2012-Apr 2014 (Project Leader), Worth RM144,800.
  42. Development of Hollow Fiber Membrane Contactors for Long-term CO2 Absorption and Separation with Alkanolamine Solutions Development of Hollow Fiber Membrane Contactors for Long-term CO2 Absorption and Separation with Alkanolamine Solutions, Research University Grant awarded by UTM, Vot no. 02H44, June 2011- May 2013 (Project Leader), Worth RM140,000.
  43. Co-extruded Dual-Layer Hollow Fibre for Micro-Tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cell, Potential Academic Staff Grant Scheme, UTM Potential Academic Staff Grant awarded by UTM, Vot no. 4P027, Oct 2011- Oct 2012 (Project Leader), Worth RM20,000.
  44. Development and Characterization of Polymer/Inorganic Composite Membrane for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell, ScienceFund awarded by MOSTI, Vot no. 79355, 2008-2010 (Project Leader for 1 year from July 2008 to July 2009), Worth RM204,140.
  45. Development of Novel Electrolyte Hollow Fibre for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell, ScienceFund awarded by MOSTI, Vot no. 79291, 2008-2009 (Project Leader for 1 year from July 2008 to July 2009), Worth RM201,640.
Research Project (National – Project Member)
    1. Mussel shell incorporated adsorptive membrane for heavy metal removal, HICoE Research Grant, Vot Number R.J090301.7851.4J517, April 2021-March 2022 (Project Member), Worth RM 30,000.
    2. Efficient Sewage Treatment in Malaysia Islands via High Performance Membranes as an Approach for Nature Conservation, Expertise Reinforcement Fund-UTMSPACE, Vot No. R.J130000.7711.4J499, Jan 21-Dec 21 (Project Member), Worth RM20,000.
    3. Sustainable Water Supply Through Sea Water Desalination, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Vot No. R.J130000.7301.4B632, Jan 21-Dec 21 (Project Member), Worth RM100,000.
    4. Freezing the backbones of fluoropolymer onto a metal organic framework, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, Vot No. R.J130000.7851.5F363, Nov 2020-Oct 2022 (Project Member), Worth RM128,888.
    5. Enhancing proton and methanol transports behavior through morphological advancement of polymer electrolyte membrane, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, Vot No. R.J130000.7851.5F283, Nov 2020-Oct 2022 (Project Member), Worth RM82,911.
    6. Development of Translucent Photocatalytic Membrane through Morphological Advancement for Oilfield Produced Water Treatment, International Collaboration Fund, Vot No. R.J130000.7951.4S146, August 2020-Jan 2023 (Project Member), Worth RM167,650
    7. Highly Sensitive FBG Sensor For Oil Movement Detection In Porous Media, UTM R&D Fund, Vot No. R.J130000.7309.4J475, August 2020-July 2021 (Project Member), Worth RM135,516.
    8. Hollow Nanofiber Incorporated Hollow Fiber Photocatalytic Membrane, UTM Industry-International Incentive Grant, Vot No. Q.J130000.3651.02M41, July 2020-June 2021 (Project Member), Worth RM10,000.
    9. Novel Triple Layer Flourinated Ceramic Hollow Fiber Membrane For Desalination Process, UTM Prototype Research, Vot No. Q.J130000.2851.00L37, Jan 2020-June 2022 (Project Member), Worth RM65,000.
    10. Development of direct methanol fuel cell portable generator prototype from sulfonated poly (ether ether ketone) based membrane, UTM Prototype Research, Vot No. Q.J130000.2851.00L22, Jan 2020-June 2022 (Project Member), Worth RM65,000
    11. Mechano-enzymatic preparation of cellulose nanofibrils and glucose extraction from raw oil palm leaves, UTM High Impact Research, Vot No. Q.J130000.2454.08G45, Jan 2020-March 2023 (Project Member), Worth RM150,000.
    12. Removal of Cr (VI) using Pineapple Peel Derived Biochars Incorporated Adsorptive Membrane, HICoE Research Grant, Vot No. R.J090301.7851.4J434, Jan 2020-March 2022 (Project Member), Worth RM 50,000.            
    13. Polyamide Thin Film Composite Forward Osmosis Membrane with Poly(methacrylic acid)-grafted polyethersulfone Substrate for Desalination, HICoE Research Grant, Vot No. R.J090301.7809.4J424, Jan 2020-March 2022 (Project Member), Worth RM 80,000.
    14. Hydrophobic Ceramic Hollow Fiber Membrane Derived from Palm Oil Fuel Ash for Seawater Membrane Distillation Desalination, HICoE Research Grant, Vot No.R.J090301.7851.4J426, Jan 2020-March 2022 (Project Member), Worth RM30,000.
    15. Triple Layer Ceramic Composite Hollow Fiber Membrane for Forward Osmosis, HICoE Research Grant, Vot No. R.J090301.7851.4J422, Jan 2020-March 2022 (Project Member), Worth RM80,000.
    16. The development of hydrophobic ceramic membrane for water desalination, HICoE Research Grant, Vot No. R.J090301.7851.4J427, Jan 2020-March 2022 (Project Member), Worth RM40,000.           
    17. Evaluation of Surfactant Added Monovalent Draw Solution for Heavy Metal Removal Using Forward Osmosis, HICoE Research Grant, Vot No. R.J090301.7851.4J438, Jan 2020-March 2022 (Project Member), Worth RM40,000 .
    18. Photocatalyst-Adsorbents Nanocomposite for The Treatment of Food Processing Industrial Wastewater, HICoE Research Grant, Vot No. R.J090301.7851.4J431, Jan 2020-March 2022 (Project Member), Worth RM60,000.
    19. Hybrid Composite of MoS2-GO-PEDOTPSS with Improved Photocatalytic Properties, HICoE Research Grant, Vot No. R.J090301.7851.4J425, Jan 2020-March 2022 (Project Member), Worth RM 50,000.
    20. Forward Osmosis (FO) Membrane Incorporated With High-Valent MOFs For Heavy Metal Removal From Industrial Waste Water, HICoE Research Grant, Vot No. R.J090301.7851.4J428, Jan 2020-March 2022 (Project Member), Worth RM60,000.
    21. Development of Visible Light Driven Photocatalytic Membrane through Morphological Advancement for OPW Treatment, HICoE Research Grant, Vot No. R.J090301.7851.4J433, Jan 2020-March 2022 (Project Member), Worth RM80,000.
    22. Phase II: Pembekalan Air Bersih Terawat Di 50 Buah Sekolah-Sekolah Bawah Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM), Special Grant JPT, Vot No. R.J130000.7809.4L899, Dec 2019-March 2022 (Project Member), Worth RM7,672,500.    
    23. CRG 33.0: Membrane based processes for biomethane recovery from wastewater: anaerobic membrane bioreactor and biogas upgrading, Collaborative Research Grant, Q.J130000.2451.08G26, Nov 19-April 22 (Project Member), Worth RM100,000.            
    24. CRG 32.0 : Enhancement Of Membrane Distillation Performance For Seawater Desalination Via Surface Functionalization, Collaborative Research Grant, Vot No. Q.J130000.2451.08G13, Nov 19-April 22 (Project Member), Worth RM100,000.
    25. CRG 27.4: Profiling Arsenic Level In Water From Tube Wells And Residents Of Malaysian Islands Project, Collaborative Research Grant, Vot No. R.J130000.7351.4B418, Nov 19-April 22 (Project Member), Worth RM20,000.         
    26. CRG 27.3: Design And Customization Of Membrane Module And Membrane System, Collaborative Research Grant, Vot No. R.J130000.7351.4B440, Nov 19-April 22 (Project Member), Worth RM20,000.
    27. CRG 27.2 : Synthesis and batch adsorption study of hydroxyapatite derived from cow bone towards arsenic removal, Collaborative Research Grant, Vot No. R.J130000.7351.4B441, Nov 19-Oct 22 (Project Member), Worth RM20,000.
    28. Projek Pembekalan Sistem Air Bersih Terawat di Sekolah-sekolah di Bawah Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) Menggunakan Teknologi Membran, Translational Research Grant, Vot No. R.J130000.7809.4L889, August 2019-Dec 2021 (Project Member), Worth RM460,350.             
    29. The prototype of home-grown haemodialysis membrane for blood purification, Prototype Research Grant Scheme (PRGS), Vot No. R.J130000.7809.4L704 , August 2019-July 2021 (Project Member), Worth RM50,000.
    30. Projek Pembekalan Sistem Air Bersih Terawat di Sekolah-sekolah di Bawah Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) Menggunakan Teknologi Membran, Translational Research Grant, Ministry of Higher Education, Vot No. R.J130000.7809.4L889, August 2019-July 2020 (Project Member), Worth RM460,350.
    1. Towards Best Practice in Commercialisation of Bioprocessing and Biorefining Research Outputs in Collaboration with Industry, Special Grant Ministry of Education (Higher Education Partnerships for Sustainable Technology Transfer), Vot No. R.K130000.7814.4L429, July 2019 – March 2020 (Project Member), Worth RM19,980.
    2. The prototype of home-grown haemodialysis membrane for blood purification, Prototype Research Grant Scheme (PRGS), August 2019-July 2021 (Project Member), Worth RM250,000.
    3. Effect of Secondary Coating on the Performance of Metal Organic Framework deposited onto Ceramic Hollow Fiber, Industry-International Incentive Grant, Vot. No. Q.J130000.3051.01M47, May 19-April 21 (Project Member), Worth RM15,000.
    4. Treatment of particulate matters from industrial wastewater using nano-sized ferric-metal organic frameworks incorporated polyethersulfone ultrafiltration nanocomposite membrane, Translational MRUN-Rakan RU, Vot No. R.J130000.7851.4L865, Dec 18-Nov 20 (Project Member), Worth RM100,000.
    5. Graphene-Based Adsorbents for Heavy Metal Removal, Translational MRUN-Rakan RU, Vot No. R.J130000.7851.4L863, Dec 18-Nov 20 (Project Member), Worth RM100,000.
    6. Nano Zeolite for Effective Ammoniacal Nitrogen Recovery from Industrial Wastewater, Translational MRUN-Rakan RU, Vot No. R.J130000.7851.4L878, Dec 18-Nov 20 (Project Member), Worth RM100,000.
    7. Integrated Energy nnd Water Generation System from Direct Ethanol Fuel Cell (DEFC) Technology, Translational MRUN-Rakan RU, Vot No. R.J130000.7851.4L880, Dec 18-Nov 20 (Project Member), Worth RM130,000.
    8. Development of Sustainable Desalination Plant for Remote Areas, MRUN Grant, Vot No. R.J130000.7809.4L873, Dec 18-Dec 21 (Project Member), Worth RM370,000.
    9. Anti-biofouling and chlorine resistant membranes for reverse osmosis desalination, MRUN Grant, Vot No. R.J130000.7851.4L862, Dec 18-Dec 21 (Project Member), Worth RM200,000.
    10. Membrane desalination system integrated with renewable energy, MRUN Grant, Vot No. R.J130000.7851.4L864, Dec 18-Dec 21 (Project Member), Worth RM200,000.
    11. Low Pressure Reverse Osmosis Composite Hollow Fiber Membrane for Water Reclamation From POME, UTM Transdiciplinary Research Grant, Vot No. J130000.3551.05G77, Dec 18-Nov 20 (Program Member), Worth RM60,000.
    12. Simultaneous Energy Generation and COD Reduction of POME Using Microbial Fuel Cell, UTM Transdiciplinary Research Grant, Vot No. J130000.3551.05G09, Dec 18-Nov 20 (Program Member), Worth RM40,000.
    13. Visible light-driven heterojunction photocatalyst for color removal in POME wastewater, UTM Transdiciplinary Research Grant, Vot No. J130000.3551.05G76, Dec 18-Nov 20 (Program Member), Worth RM40,000.
    14. Continuous Domains of Low Temperature Graphene Growth on Transition Metal Catalysts, UTM Transdiciplinary Research Grant, Vot No. J130000.3551.06G92, Dec 18-Nov 20 (Program Member), Worth RM50,000.
    15. Ammonia Recovery from Palm Oil Mill Effluent using Coconut Pith, UTM Transdiciplinary Research Grant, Vot No. J130000.3551.05G09, Dec 18-Nov 20 (Program Member), Worth RM40,000.
    16. Development of High Performance Graphene-based Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC), UTM Transdiciplinary Research Grant, Vot No. Q.J130000.3551.06G88, Dec 18-Nov 20 (Program Member), Worth RM50,000.
    17. SPEEK-DMFC Genset, Prototype Development Fund, Vot No. R.J130000.7751.4J352, Sept 18-August 19 (Project Member), Worth RM20,000.
    18. Development of Sustainable Membrane for Desalination, High Impact Research Grant, Vot. No. Q.J130000.2409.04G32, April 2018-March 2021 (Project Member), Worth RM146,000.
    19. Efficient POME Degradation and Biohydrogen Generation Using Integrated Fermentation And Bioelectrochemical Systems, GUP Tier 1, Q.J130000.2545.19H14, Feb 18-Jan 20 (Project Member), Worth RM50,000.
    20. Mass transfer behaviour of phosphorus adsorption on mussel shell and granular activated carbon in a plug-flow column reactor, FRGS, R.J130000.7822.4F956, August 17-August 19 (Project Member), Worth RM90,948.
    21. Transport Mechanism Study of Ammonia Across Natural Zeolite-Based Hollow Fibre Ceramic Membrane and Its Correlation with the Physicochemical Behaviour, FRGS, R.J130000.7846.4F972, August 17-August 19 (Project Member), Worth RM 94,234.
    22. Cellulose Acetate/Zeolite Naofibrous Electrospun Membranes for the Removal of Oils And Organics from the Surface of Water, GUP Tier 1, Vot No. Q.J130000.2545.16H32, July 17-June 19 (Project Member), Worth RM40,000.
    23. Performance Evaluation of Nonylphenol Removal by A Newly Developed Magnetic Fe2O3-TiO2 Photocatalyst PVDF Membrane, GUP Tier 1, Vot No. Q.J130000.2546.16H43, July 17-June 19 (Project Member), Worth RM40,000.
    24. Development of Novel Composite Hollow Fiber Membrane for Seawater Desalination, GUP Tier 1, Q.J130000.2546.16H34, July 17-June 19 (Project Member), Worth RM40,000.
    25. Preparation and Formation of Anti-fouling Double Skinned Forward Osmosis Membrane with Zwitterionic Brush for Water & Wastewater Treatment, FRGS, R.J130000.7809.4F920, June 17-May 19 (Project Member), Worth RM212,000.
    26. Fabrication of PVDF/N-doped ZnO Membrane for Dye-Containing Wastewater Treatment, Flagship UTMShine, Q.J130000.2446.03G69, Dec 16-Nov 18 (Project Member), Worth RM50,000.
    27. Chitosan-silica composite from rice husk ash for heavy metal removal, AMTEC-HICoE Grant Scheme, Vot No. 4J257, Nov 16-Oct 18 (Project Member), Worth RM45,000.
    28. Quality assessment of recycled food waste as animal feeding ingredient, GUP Tier 2, Vot No. Q.J130000.2622.12J40, Oct 16-Sept 17 (Project Member), Worth RM20,000.
    29. Development of Well-Structured Immobilized G-C3N4/TiO2 Nanofibers In Polymeric-Based Membrane For Pharmaceutical Waste Treatment, UTM R&D Fund, Vot No. R.J130000.7746.4J231, July 16-Sept 17 (Project Member), Worth RM20,000.
    30. Preparation and Performance of Composite Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Consists of Inorganic Nanofibers for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Application, GUP Tier 1, Vot No. Q.J130000.2546.13H51, July 16-June 18 (Project Member), Worth RM50,000.
    31. Development of New Electrolyte Membrane as Alternative for Nafion in Microbial Fuel Cell Application, GUP Tier 1, Vot No. Q.J130000.2509.13H76, July 16-June 18 (Project Member), Worth RM50,000.
    32. Morphological and Structural Studies of Cellulose Acetate Based Asymmetric Membrane for Oxygen Enrichment, GUP Tier 1, Vot No. Q.J130000.2546.13H64, July 16-June 18 (Project Member), Worth RM50,000.
    33. The Development of Heterojunction Photocatalyst on Polymeric Membrane Surface via Low Temperature Deep Coating Approach, AMTEC-HICoE Grant Scheme, Vot No. R.J090301.7846.4J207, Jan 16-Dec 18 (Project Member), Worth RM70,000.
    34. Hydrophilic Enhanced Ultrafiltration Membrane for Poultry Wastewater Treatment System, AMTEC-HICoE Grant Scheme, Vot No. 4J206, Jan 16-Dec 18 (Project Member), Worth RM100,000.
    35. Titanium Nanotube/Polyvinylidene Fluoride Photocatalytic Nanocomposite Membrane For Colour Degradation Of Aerobically Treated Palm Oil Milled Effluent, AMTEC-HICoE Grant Scheme, Vot No. 4J204, Jan 16-Dec 18 (Project Member), Worth RM60,000.
    36. Fabrication And Characterization Of Clay-Based Ceramic Membrane For Radioactive Wastewater Treatment, AMTEC-HICoE Grant Scheme, Vot No. 4J205, Jan 16-Dec 18 (Project Member), Worth RM80,000.
    37. Tunable Nanoporous Size Graphene-basedMembrane by Hydrogen Etching Process, AMTEC-HICoE Grant Scheme, Vot No. 4J202, Jan 16-Dec 18 (Project Member), Worth RM110,000.
    38. Development of ultrafiltration mixed matrix membrane of polyethersulfone/ HNT-HFO for oily waste water treatment, AMTEC-HICoE Grant Scheme, Vot No. 4J180, Jan 16-Dec 18 (Project Member), Worth RM90,000.
    39. Simultaneous Synthesis and Impregnation of Photo-Catalysts on Anti-Fouling Ceramic Membrane, AMTEC-HICoE Grant Scheme, Vot No. 4J177, Jan 16-Dec 18 (Project Member), Worth RM75,000.
    40. Novel Anti-fouling Ceramic Membrane for the Purification of Oily Wastewater, AMTEC-HICoE Grant Scheme, Vot No. 4J178, Jan 16-Dec 18 (Project Member), Worth RM75,000.
    41. Grafted Cellulose Membrane for Heavy Metal Removal, AMTEC-HICoE Grant Scheme, Vot No. 4J186, Jan 16-Dec 18 (Project Member), Worth RM70,000.
    42. Regenerated Cellulose/N-Doped ZnO Composite Membrane for Organic Pollutant Degradation under UV And Visible Light Irradiation, AMTEC-HICoE Grant Scheme, Vot No. 4J187, Jan 16-Dec 18 (Project Member), Worth RM60,000.
    43. Carbon Microfiltration Membrane For Oily Wastewater Treatment, AMTEC-HICoE Grant Scheme, Vot No. 4J188, Jan 16-Dec 18 (Project Member), Worth RM70,000.
    44. Durable Hollow Fiber Composite Membrane with Bactericidal Properties for Wastewater Treatment, AMTEC-HICoE Grant Scheme, Vot No. 4J181, Jan 16-Dec 18 (Project Member), Worth RM200,000.
    45. Nanocomposite Membrane for Separation of Oily Wastewater Pollutants, AMTEC-HICoE Grant Scheme, Vot No. 4J195, Jan 16-Dec 18 (Project Member), Worth RM180,000.
    46. Standard of Procedure and Water Quality Policies for Sustainable Clean Water During Natural Disaster, AMTEC-HICoE Grant Scheme, Vot No. 4J197, Jan 16-Dec 18 (Project Member), Worth RM60,000.
    47. Development of Graphene Oxide Coated Thin Film Composite Forward Osmosis Membrane for Desalination: Performance And Antimicrobial Properties, AMTEC-HICoE Grant Scheme, Vot No. 4J184, Jan 16-Dec 18 (Project Member), Worth RM150,000.
    48. Photocatalytic performance of composite PVDF-based membrane consists of graphitic carbon nitride and surface modifying macromolecules for phenol removal, AMTEC-HICoE Grant Scheme, Vot No. 4J185, Jan 16-Dec 18 (Project Member), Worth RM150,000.
    49. Assessing Drinking Water Quality: Do Commercial Water Vending Machines Meet The Standard To Provide Clean Water During Emergency?, AMTEC-HICoE Grant Scheme, Jan 16-Dec 18 (Project Member), Worth RM50,000.
    50. Tunable Nanoporous Size Graphene-based Membrane by Hydrogen Etching Process, AMTEC-HICoE Grant Scheme, Jan 16-Dec 18 (Project Member), Worth RM110,000.
    51. Preparation of active surface ceramic membrane for heavy metal removal, AMTEC-HICoE Grant Scheme, Vot No. 4J176, Jan 16-Dec 18 (Project Member), Worth RM150,000.
    52. Development of Hollow Fiber Silicate-Aluminate Based Membrane for Water Purification, Research University Grant: Tier 1, Vot No. 12H22, Nov 2015-Nov 2017 (Project Member), Worth RM50,000.
    53. Preparation of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane from Epoxidized Natural Rubber for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Application, Research University Grant: Tier 1, Vot No. 12H56, Nov 2015-Nov 2017 (Project Member), Worth RM50,000.
    54. Pre-clinical evaluation of conductive polymer based electrospun membranes for tissue engineering applications, Research University Grant: Tier 1, Vot No. 12H24, Nov 2015-Nov 2017 (Project Member), Worth RM50,000.
    55. Titanium nanotube Nanocomposite Hollow Fiber Membrane for Acid Gas Separation, Research University Grant: Potential Academic Staff, Vot No. 02K04, Oct 2015-Sept 2016 (Project Member), Worth RM20,000.
    56. Integrated Mobile RO Water Purification System for Flood disaster Relief, PRGS awarded by MoE, Vot No. 4L641, April 2015-June 2016 (Project Member), Worth RM80,000.
    57. Gas diffusion mechanisms in biodegradable polylacticacid film, FRGS awarded by MoE, Vot No. 4F652, Dec 2014-Nov 2016 (Project Member), Worth RM127,000.
    58. Electrocatalytic Mechanisms of Membrane Electrode Assembly with Graphene Nanofiber Catalyst Support, FRGS awarded by MoE, Vot No. 4F592, Dec 2014-Nov 2016 (Project Member), Worth RM120,000.
    59. Graphene-Based Polymeric Nanocomposite for Desalination, Research University Grant: Flagship, Vot No. 02G43, Oct 2014-March 2016 (Project Member), Worth RM100,000.
    60. Development of novel asymmetric nanocomposite ultrafiltration mixed matrix membranes for arsenic and other hazardous heavy metals removal, Research University Grant: Flagship, Vot No. 02G07, July 2014-June 2017 (Project Member), Worth RM500,000.
    61. Assessment of Leachate Biodegradation in The Presence of Zeolite Under Anaerobic Condition, Research University Grant: Tier 2, Vot No. 05H68, July 2014-June 2015 (Project Member), Worth RM20,000.
    62. Sustainable Polymeric Membrane for Indigenous Haemodialysis System, Research University Grant: Flagship, Vot No. 01G46, April 2014-Mac 2016 (Project Member), Worth RM1,000,000.
    63. Self-Cleaning Ceramic Hollow Fiber Membrane for Wastewater Treatment, Research University Grant: Tier 1, Vot No. 05H68, April 2014-Mac 2016 (Project Member), Worth RM80,000.
    64. Development of Polymeric-Nanofibers Photocatalytic Membrane for Waste Water Treatment, Research University Grant: Tier 1, Vot No. 05H52, April 2014-Mac 2016 (Project Member), Worth RM100,000.
    65. Study on The Micro-Structure Formation of Ceramic Hollow Fibre Membrane Prepared Using Phase Inversion Technique, FRGS awarded by MoE, Dec 2013-Nov 2015 (Project Member), Worth RM80,000.
    66. Development of Thermal Resistant Polyaniline Based Hollow Fiber Membrane through Exploration of Physical and Morphological Properties, ERGS awarded by MOE, Vot No. 4L116, June 2013-May 2015 (Project Member), Worth RM96,000.
    67. Development of Membrane Contactors for Hydrocarbon Recovery, Contract Research from Petronas Research Sdn. Bhd., Vot No. 00M03, April 2013-March 2015 (Project Member), Worth RM250,000.
    68. Development of Robust Mixed Matrix Membrane for CO2 Removal, Contract Research from Petronas Research Sdn. Bhd., Vot No. 00M02, April 2013-March 2015 (Project Member), Worth RM250,000.
    69. Model Kurikulum Sains Berasaskan Karakter Nobel Saintis Muda Islam Masa Hadapan, FRGS awarded by MOE, Vot No. 4F199, April 2013-March 2015 (Project Member), Worth RM60,000.
    70. Electrospinning for Exfoliated SPEEK Nanocomposite Electrolyte Membrane, FRGS awarded by MOHE, Vot No. 4F157, Jan 2013-Dec 2015 (Project Member), Worth RM250,000.
    71. Development of High Durable Polymer-Clay Electrolyte Membrane for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell, ScienceFund awarded by MOSTI, Vot No. 4S057, Jan 2013- Dec 2014 (Project Member), Worth RM227,200.
    72. Development of Novel Membrane Distillation System for the Production of Potable Water from Unusual Water Resources, Research University Grant: Tier 1, Vot No. 05H10, Dec 2012-Dec 2014 (Project Member), Worth RM200,000.
    73. Polyethersulfone (PES)/Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNT) Mixed Matrix Membranes (MMM) for CO2/CH4 and O2/N2 Gas Separation, Research University Grant: Tier 1, Vot No. 04H71, Dec 2012-Dec 2014 (Project Member), Worth RM161,000.
    74. Simultaneous Production of Synthesis Gas and Pure Hydrogen using Ceramic Hollow Fibre Membrane Microreactor, ScienceFund awarded by MOSTI, Vot No. 4S031, 2012-2012 (Project Member), Worth RM123,000.
    75. The Development of Ceramic Fibre for Novel Microreactor Substrate, Research University Grant: Tier 1, Vot no. 03H151, Mei 2012-30 Apr 2014 (Project Member), Worth RM150,000.
    76. Development of Advanced Polymer Inorganic Membrane for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell, Research University Grant: Tier 1, Vot No. 03H18, May 2012-Apr 2014 (Project Member), Worth RM150,000.
    77. Performance and Durability Study of SPEEK Nanocomposite for DMFC, Research University Grant: New Academic Staff awarded by UTM, Vot no. 4P069, June 2012- May 2013 (Project Member), Worth RM20,000.
    78. Ceramic Hollow Fibre Microreactor For Catalytic Reactions, Research University Grant: New Academic Staff awarded by UTM, Vot no. 4P068, June 2012-Oct 2013 (Project Member), Worth RM20,000.
    79. Study on the Proton Transport Mechanism in Non-Hydrated Proton Exchange Membrane, FRGS awarded by MOHE, Vot no. 4F132, April 2012- March 2014 (Project Member), Worth RM98,000.
    80. Sustainable Membrane-Based Manufacturing, LRGS awarded by MOHE, Vot no. 4L803, August 2011- July 2014 (Project Member), Worth RM3,511,500.
    81. Development of New Solvent-Free Coagulation Process for the Production of Polyacrylonitrile-based Carbon Fiber, ScienceFund awarded by MOSTI, Vot no. 79136, June 2007- June 2009 (Project Member), Worth RM231,500.
    82. Development of High Performance Sulfonated Poly (Ether Ether Ketone) (SPEEK) Proton Exchange Membrane for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC) Application, ScienceFund awarded by MOSTI, Vot no. 79138, June 2007- June 2009 (Project Member), Worth RM157,500.
Community Based Project (National)
  1. Projek Pembekalan Sistem Air Bersih Terawat di Sekolah-sekolah di Bawah Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) Menggunakan Teknologi Membran, Translational Research Grant, Vot No. R.J130000.7809.4L889, Ministry of Higher Education, August 2019-July 2020 (Project Member), Worth RM 460,350.
  2. Empowering Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education to School Students through National Science Challenge 2018 (NSC2018) Semi-Final Level, Academy Science of Malaysia, Vot No. S.J130000.0809.4Y131, Jan-August 2018 (Project Leader), Worth RM23,012.
  3. Sustainable water supply through seawater desalination, Translational Research Grant, Vot No. R.J130000.7809.4L857, Ministry of Higher Education, April-June 2017 (Project Member), Worth RM5,000,000.
  4. Pembekalan Sistem Rawatan Air Mudah Alih Osmosis Balikan bagi Merawat Air Laut di   Endau, Johor, Program Transformasi Luar Bandar under National Blue Ocean Strategy (NBOS4), Vot. No. R.J130000.7809.4L200, Nov 2016- April 2017 (Project Member), Worth RM100,000.
  5. Pembekalan Sistem Rawatan Air Mudah Alih Osmosis Balikan bagi Mangsa Banjir di Kelantan, Program Transformasi Luar Bandar under National Blue Ocean Strategy (NBOS4), Vot. No. R.J130000.7809.4L167, Sept 2015-Feb 2016 (Project Member), Worth RM100,000.
Research Project (International)
  1. Contamination of Endocrine Disrupting Compounds in Southeast Asia’s Water Supply: Sunlight Driven Photocatalytic Membrane as A Potential Treatment Technology, Alumni Support Program for Research (ASP-R) Awarded by JICA Technical Cooperation Project for ASEAN University Network/Southeast Asia Engineering Education Development Network (JICA Project for AUN/SEED-Net), Vot No. R.J130000.7309.4B651, April 2021-March 2022 (Project Leader), Worth RM 36,395.
  2. Water and Wastewater Treatment Engineering Research Consortium (WATER), Collaborative Education Program (CEP) Awarded by JICA Technical Cooperation Project for ASEAN University Network/Southeast Asia Engineering Education Development Network (JICA Project for AUN/SEED-Net), Vot. No R.J130000.7309.4B647, April 2021-Feb 2022, (Project Leader), Worth RM 415,084.
  3. Development of Ceramic Membrane Incorporated with Metal Organic Framework for Seawater Desalination, ISESCO Grant, Vot No. R.J130000.7351.4B368, Jan 2019-Nov 2020 (Project Member), Worth RM 41,899.80.
  4. Transforming Agricultural Waste into Hydrophobic Ceramic Membrane Distillation for Efficient Seawater Desalination, Hitachi Scholarship: Research Support Program for 2018, Sept-Oct 2018 (Project Leader), Worth RM10,725.33.
  5. Hybrid Ultrafiltration Photocatalytic Nanofiber Coated Membrane for Oilfield Produced Water Treatment, Kurita Water and Environment Foundation, Vot No. R.J130000.7351.4B356, Oct 18-Sept 19 (Project Member), Worth RM 10,824.79.
  6. Fabrication of Clay-Based Membrane Distillation for Seawater Desalination, AUN-SEED Short Term Research Program in Japan, Nov 16 (Project Leader), Worth RM11,620.00.
  7. Inexpensive, Superhydrophilic Ceramic Hollow Fibre Membrane Derived from Kaolin Clay for Oily Wastewater Treatment, Kurita Water and Environment Foundation, Vot No. 4B253, Oct 16-Sept 17 (Project Leader), Worth RM12,108.00.
  8. Preparation, Characterization and Performance Evaluation of an Affordable, Hydrophobic Ceramic Membrane Contactors for Natural Gas Purification, Nippon Sheet Glass Foundation for Materials Science and Engineering, Vot No. 4B218, Jan 16-Dec 17 (Project Leader), Worth RM22,995.50.
  9. Nanocomposite Materials for Photocatalytic Degradation of Pollutants, The Seventh Framework Programme awarded by European Union, Vot No. 4C031, Dec 2012-Nov 2015 (Project Member), Worth RM1,336,180.
  10. Novel Co-Extruded Dual-Layer Hollow Fibre for Micro-Tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cell, The Royal Society (Britain): International Exchanges Scheme, Jan 2012-Dec 2013 (Project Member), Worth RM98,356.40 (this grant was not registered with UTM).
Consultancy/Industry Project
  1. Sunlight-Driven Photocatalyst with High Energy Storage for Efficient Removal of Endocrine Disrupting Compound (EDC) in Water (Fotokatalis cahaya matahari penuh dengan keupayaan penyimpanan untuk penyingkiran bahan kimia gangguan endokrin (EDC) yang cekap di dalam air), Vot No. R.J130000.7609.4C497, Funded by National Hydraulic Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM) (Project leader), Worth RM655,000.
  2. Development of Pilot-Scale Integrated Water Reclamation System for Non-Potable Water Application, Vot No. R.J130000.7609.4C471, Funded by UMW Holdings (Project leader), Worth RM649,950.
  3. Consultancy and Services for Rainwater Harvest Membrane Module, Vot No. 1703 (UTSB), Funded by UMW Sdn. Bhd. (Project leader), Worth RM15,000.
  4. Services and Consultancy on Determination of Compounds in Petroleum Waste Sample, Vot No. 1684 (UTSB), Funded by Gemencheh Granite Sdn. Bhd. (Project leader), Worth RM4,000.
  5. Development of Ultrafiltration Supported Membrane for Lab-Scale Membrane Bioreactor (MBR), Vot No. R.J130000.7609.4C303, Oct 19-April 20, Funded by UMW Holdings (Project leader), Worth RM493,500.
  6. Establish the Baseline Performance of Current Membrane, Sept 2017-March 2018, Prime Biologics Pte Ltd (Singapore) (Project member), Worth RM82,500
  7. Smart Optical Fibre Sensing System for Tracking Migration of Oil Flow, Petroleum Research Fund under Game Changing Well Technology using Electromagenetics, Vot No. J130000.7609.4C112, August 2016-July 2019, Funded by Petroleum Research Fund (PRF) (Project Member), Worth RM4,000,680.
  8. Kajian Impak “Higher Institutional Centre of Excellence”, Awarded by Ministry of Higher Education (Principle investigator: Prof. Mohd Jailani Mohd Nor, Deputy Vice Chancellor Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka), Jan 2013-Jun 2013 (Project Member), Funded by Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, Worth RM350,280 (this project was registered with UTEM).