Achievement in 2014

by | Jan 6, 2015 | as a Researcher/Chemist/Scientist

Appointment

  • Regional Representative (Southern) and Director of Student Activity (Southern) (June 2014-July 2016)ACS (American Chemical Society) MalaysiaInternationalChemicalScienceChapter. Link; http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/global/international/chapters/malaysia.html
  • MQT (Master of Science (Biotechnology)) coordinator, Faculty of Biosciences and Medical Engineering, FBME, UTM Link: http://fbme.utm.my/admission/master-of-science-biotechnology/
  • Research Group Leader, Novel Materials Research Group, Nanotechnology Research Alliance, UTM Link: http://www.nanotech.utm.my/novelmaterials/
  • Member of American Society of Research. Link: http://www.asr.org/
  • Associate Malaysian Institute of Chemistry (AMIC) http://www.ikm.org.my/
  • Member of Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC) http://www.rsc.org/
  • Director of Program Saintis Agenda Nobel for Faculty of Biosciences and Medical Engineering (FBME), UTM http://www.utm.my/psan/
  • Member of Persatuan Saintis Muslim Malaysia (PERINTIS) http://www.perintis.org.my/

Securing Research Grants

  1. Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) from Ministry of Education (MoE) Malaysia. Synthesis and Characterization of Hydroxyapatite Encapsulated Silica Nanospheres as Novel Bioactive Material. 01/07/2014 – 30/06/2016. RM 108,500.00. Vot No: 4F514.
  2. Research University Grant (RUG), UTM, Tier 1. Surfactant Modified Crop Waste as Biosorbent. 01/04/2014–31/03/2016. RM 45,100.00. Vot. No: 08H01.

On-Going Research Grants

  1. Prototype Research Grant Scheme (PRGS) from Ministry of Education (MoE) Malaysia. Prototype Development of DUAL-ANTIBAX (Organo-Metal-Clay as Antimicrobial Agent). 01/08/2013–31/07/2015. RM 159,000.00. Vot No: 4L619.
  2. Sciencefund, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia (MOSTI), Development of Organo-Zeolite as Advanced Controlled Release Fertilizer. 01/08/2012–31/01/2015. RM 254,600.00. Vot No: 4S038.

Securing Research Grants – Coresearcher

  1. Research University Grant (RUG), UTM, Tier 2 Encouragement Grant. Histological Study of Wound Healing Potential of Senduduk Ointments (Melastoma Malabathricum). 01/04/2014-30/06/2015. RM 30,000.00. Project Leader: Dr Khairunadwa Jemon. Vot No: 10J17.
  2. Research University Grant (RUG), UTM, Flagship. Novel Cannulae Design for Medical Operation – Simulation and Flow Visualization Study. 01/04/2014–31/03/2015. RM 27,985.72. Project Leader: Dr Ahmad Zahran B. Ahmad Khudzari. Vot No: 01G70.
  3. Research University Grant (RUG), UTM, Tier 2 Encouragement Grant. Adhesion Forces between Surface-Modified Atomic Force Microscopy Tips to a Microbial-Influenced-Corrosion (MIC). 01/04/2014–31/06/2015 RM 35,000.00. Project Leader: Dr Wan Rosmiza Zana Wan Dagang. Vot No: 10J21

 

New Students

  1. Auni Afiqah Kamaru (2014-DATE). Organo-Modified Crop Wastes as Biosorbent for Cationic, Anionic and Organic Compounds. PhD (Biosciences), Zamalah UTM, FBME, UTM.
  2. Nur Hidayah Bt Abdullah (2014-DATE). Antibacterial Activity, Genotoxicity and Cytotoxicity Studies of Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotubes. MSc (Biosciences). FBME, UTM.

 

Students Graduated

  1. Radhiahtul Raehan Mustafa (2011-2014).Identification of Porcine-based source in Antibiotics Drug of Pharmaceuticals using Chemical Analysis Method. MSc (Halal Science), Faculty of Islamic Civilization, UTM. (Main Supervisor: PM Dr Aminuddin Ruskam al-Dawamy, FTI)
  2. W Mohd Madhi B W Abdullah (2012-2014). Effect of Clinoptilolite Supplement on the Nutritive Values of Selected Feedstuff for Growing Beef Cattle. MSc (Biosciences). FBME, UTM.
  3. Nurul Soraya Binti Ahmad Jani (2013-2014). Biosorption of Methylene Blue and Acid Orange 7 by Rice Husk Modified with Hexadecyltrimethyl Ammonium Bromide MSc (Biotechnology) (Mixed Mode, FBME, UTM). Completed.
  4. Auni Afiqah Binti Kamaru (2013-2014). Adsorption of Dyes by Hexadecyltrimethyl Ammonium Modified Pinneaple Leaf Powder. MSc (Biotechnology) (Mixed Mode, FBME, UTM. Completed.
  5. Nurain Bt Mat Sihat (2013-2014). Adsorption of Acid Orange 7 by Cetylpyridinium Bromide (CPBr) Modified Sugarcane Bagasse. BSc (Biology Industry).
  6. Wong Shi Ting (2013-2014). Biosorption of Methylene Blue by Sugarcane Bagasse using Two factorial Design and Response Surface Methodology. BSc (Biology Industry).
  7. Nur Arifah Azhari (2013-2014). Optimization of adsorption of chromate on surfactant modified sugarcane bagasse by two-level factorial design. BSc (Biology Industry).
  8. Yusnizam Samsudin, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2014). Kesan Penggunaan Zeolit Berlainan Jenis dan Saiz ke atas Ammonia pada Ikan Akuarium (Betta splenders). (The effects of Different Zeolite Types and Sizes on Ammonia in Aquarium Fish) Final project for transition course for the post of laboratory assistant to scientific officer.

Publications

  1. Mashitah Mad Salim, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Nur Isti’anah Ramli, Siti Aishah Mohd Hanim, Salehhuddin Hamdan (2014). Antibacterial activity of CTAB-modified zeolite NaY with different CTAB loading. Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences (ISSN:2289-5981). 10(3): 129-133.
  2. N.A.N. Nik Malek, C.D. Williams, S. Dhanabal, H.S. Bhall and N. Ibrahim (2014). Natural Clinoptilolite and Chabazite as Carrier for Antibacterial Agents of Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) and Silver. Applied Mechanics and Materials, 606:29-34. (Trans Tech Pub, Indexed in Scopus).
  3. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Niza Syafiqah Hamzah, Noor Hidayah Dzkulfli, W Mohd Madhi W Abdullah, Salehhuddin Hamdan (2014). Effect of Natural Zeolite (Clinoptilolite) and Urea on the Growth of Amaranthus gangeticus, Clinachantus nutans and Capsicum annuum. Jurnal Teknologi, 68(1): 141-145. (Indexed in Scopus).
  4. Methodius Anak Nawog, Mohd Nazlan Mohd Muhid, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Halimaton Hamdan (2014). Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Nanozeolite NaA from Rice Husk Ash and Its Efficiency in Removing Ammonium Ions. Key Engineering Materials. 594-595: 168-172. (Trans Tech Pub, Indexed in Scopus).

Patent

  1. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Noor Hidayah Dzkulfli, Niza Syafiqah Hamzah (2014). NPK-Organo-Zeolite as Advanced Controlled Release Fertilizer. Patent Filing. PI 2014703213.
  2. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Noor Hidayah Dzkulfli, Niza Syafiqah Hamzah (2014). Controlled Release Propagating Substrate. Patent Filing. PI 2014702589.

Paper in Conferences

  1. Siti Aishah Mohd Hanim, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Zaharah Ibrahim, Mashitah Mad Salim, Nur Isti’anah Ramli, Nor Syafawani Sarah, Mohd Asyadi Azam. Antibacterial Activity of Amine-Functionalized Zeolite NaY against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC6538 and Escherichia coli ATCC11229. International Conference on Design and Concurrent Engineering (IDECON2014), Avillion Legacy Hotel, Melaka, 22-23 Sept 2014.
  2. Noor Hidayah Dzkulfli, Niza Syafiqah Hamzah, W Mohd Madhi W Abdullah, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Salehuddin Hamdan. Effect of Surfactant Modified Clinoptilolite added Propagating Substrate in the Growth of Clinancathus Nutans. 2nd International Science Postgraduate Conference 2014 (ISPC 2014), Institute Ibnu Sina for Fundamental Science Studies, UTM, 10-12 Mar 2014.
  3. W Mohd Madhi W Abdullah, Niza Syafiqah Hamzah, Noor Hidayah Dzkulfli, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Wan Zahari Mohamed. Effect of Clinoptilolite Supplementation on the Nutritive Value of Oil Palm Frond. 2nd International Science Postgraduate Conference 2014 (ISPC 2014), Institute Ibnu Sina for Fundamental Science Studies, UTM, 10-12 Mar 2014. In Proceeding. Pg 1172-1179. ISBN: 978-967-0194-39-4.
  4. Nur Isti’anah Ramli, Mashitah Mad Salim, Siti Aishah Mohd Hanim, Nor Syafawani Sarah Md Saad, Salehhuddin Hamdan, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek. Zeta potential analysis: Effect of CPB-Kaolinite to the growth of bacteria. 2nd International Science Postgraduate Conference 2014 (ISPC 2014), Institute Ibnu Sina for Fundamental Science Studies, UTM, 10-12 Mar 2014.
  5. Nurul Syakina Binti Malek, Sharifah Binti Awang @ Saibun, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Nor Suriani Sani, Halimaton Hamdan. Centella asiatica (Pegaga) Encapulated Silica Aerogel: Preliminary Study of Encapsulation Process. 2nd International Science Postgraduate Conference 2014 (ISPC 2014), Institute Ibnu Sina for Fundamental Science Studies, UTM, 10-12 Mar 2014.
  6. Wong Shi Ting, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Auni Afiqah Kamaru, Mahmud A. S. Khalifa, Nor Suriani Sani. Optimization Study on Adsorption of Methylene Blue on Sugarcane Bagasse using Two Level Full Factorial Design. Proceedings of International Conference on Chemistry and Environmental Science Research 2014 (ICCESR 2014), Page 202-208, e-ISBN : 978-967-11647-5-4, Park Royal Penang Resort, Penang, 17-18 Sept 2014.
  7. Nur Isti’anah Ramli, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Siti Aishah Mohd Hanim, Mashitah Mad Salim and N. S. Sarah Md Saad. Bactericidal Effect of Kaolinite Modified with Cetylpyridinium Bromide and Silver Ions against Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538). Regional Annual Fundamental Science Symposium 2014 (RAFSS 2014), Persada Johor, Malaysia, 9-10 Sept 2014.
  8. Mashitah Mad Salim, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Siti Aishah Mohd Hanim, Nur Isti’anah Ramli and Nor Syafawani Sarah Md Saad. Antibacterial activity of silver exchanged regenerated zeolite from Surfactant Modified Zeolite. Regional Annual Fundamental Science Symposium 2014 (RAFSS 2014), Persada Johor, Malaysia, 9-10 Sept 2014.
  9. Nor Suriani Sani, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Mohammed Rafiq Abdul Kadir and Halimaton Hamdan. Formation of Apatite on Silica Aerogel Synthesized from Rice Husk Ash after Immersion in Simulated Body Fluid. Regional Annual Fundamental Science Symposium 2014 (RAFSS 2014), Persada Johor, Malaysia, 9-10 Sept 2014.
  10. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Mahmud A. S. Khalifa, Auni Afiqah Kamaru, Nurul Soraya Ahmad Jani, Wong Shi Ting, Nurain Mat Sihat, Nur Arifah Azhari and Nor Suriani Sani. Modification of Crop Wastes (Sugarcane Bagasse, Pineapple Leaves and Rice Husk) by Cationic Surfactant Enhance the Adsorption towards Anionic Compounds. Regional Annual Fundamental Science Symposium 2014 (RAFSS 2014), Persada Johor, Malaysia, 9-10 Sept 2014.
  11. Jimmy Lye Wei Ping, Siti Shilatul Najwa Sharuddin, Nurul Sakinah Othman, Azmi Fadziyana, Safia Mokhtar, Norasikin Saman, Khairiraihanna Johari, Song Xiao Tian, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Salasiah Endud and Hanapi Mat. Adsorptive removal of oxytetracycline from aqueous solution by natural zeolites. Regional Annual Fundamental Science Symposium 2014 (RAFSS 2014), Persada Johor, Malaysia, 9-10 Sept 2014.
  12. Mahmud A.S. Khalifa, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Auni Afiqah Kamaru and Nor Suriani Sani. Removal of Methyl Orange from Aqeous Solution by Surfactant Modified Sugarcane Bagasse. BIO JOHOR 2014, Johor Biotechnology Conference and Exhibition, Persada Johor, Malaysia, 25-27 August 2014.
  13. Niza Syafiqah Hamzah, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Noor Hidayah Dzkulfli, W Mohd Madhi W Abdullah, Salehhuddin Hamdan. Effect of NPK-Organo-Zeolite on the Growth of Okra (Abelmochus esculentus L.). BIO JOHOR 2014, Johor Biotechnology Conference and Exhibition, Persada Johor, Malaysia, 25-27 August 2014.
  14. W Mohd Madhi W Abdullah, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Wan Zahari Mohamed, Niza Syafiqah Hamzah and Noor Hidayah Dzkulfli. Comparison the Effects of Clinoptilolite Supplementation on the Nutritive Value of Rice Bran and Rice Husk. BIO JOHOR 2014, Johor Biotechnology Conference and Exhibition, Persada Johor, Malaysia, 25-27 August 2014.
  15. Noor Hidayah Dzkulfli, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Niza Syafiqah Hamzah, W Mohd Madhi W Abdullah and Salehhuddin Hamdan. Effects of NH4-Clinoptilolite on Growth of Clinacanthus nutans. BIO JOHOR 2014, Johor Biotechnology Conference and Exhibition, Persada Johor, Malaysia, 25-27 August 2014.
  16. Nurain Mat Sihat, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek. Adsorption of Acid Orange 7 by Cetylpyridinium Bromide (CPBr) Modified Sugarcane Bagasse. Biosciences and Medical Engineering Sudents Conference (BME14), FBME, T02 Building, UTM, Johor, 14-15 May 2014.
  17. Nur Arifah Azhari, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek. Optimization of Adsorption of Chromate on Surfactant Modified Sugarcane Bagasse by Using Two-Level Factorial Design. Biosciences and Medical Engineering Sudents Conference (BME14), FBME, T02 Building, UTM, Johor, 14-15 May 2014.
  18. Wong Shi Ting, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek. Biosorption Studies of Methylene Blue by Sugarcane Bagasse using Two Factorial Design and Response Surface Methodology. Biosciences and Medical Engineering Sudents Conference (BME14), FBME, T02 Building, UTM, Johor, 14-15 May 2014.
  19. Siti Shilatul Najwa Sharuddin, Jimmy Lye Wei Ping, Nurul Sakinah Othman, Safia Mokhtar, Norasikin Saman, Khairiraihanna Johari, Song Xiao Tian, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Hanapi Mat. Natural Zeolite Characterization for Adsorptive Coagulation Flocculation (ACF) Removal of Ammonium in Drinking Water Treatment Process. Proceedings of the 8th SEATUC Symposium, page [0S06] 37-42. 8th South East Asian Technical University Consortium (SEATUC) Symposium, M-Suites Hotel, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 4-5 Mar 2014
  20. Niza Syafiqah Hamzah, Noor Hidayah Dzkulfli, W Mohd Madhi W Abdullah, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Salehhudin Hamdan. Effect of Ammonium-Clinoptilolite on the Growth of Amaranthus gangeticus. 2nd International Science Postgraduate Conference 2014 (ISPC 2014), Institute Ibnu Sina for Fundamental Science Studies, UTM, 10-12 Mar 2014. In Proceeding. Pg 1211-1223. ISBN: 978-967-0194-39-4.
  21. Sharifah Binti Awang @ Saibun, Nurul Syakina Binti Malek, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Nor Suriani Sani, Halimaton Hamdan. Encapsulation of Andrographis paniculata and Melastoma malabathricum on Silica Aerogel. 2nd International Science Postgraduate Conference 2014 (ISPC 2014), Institute Ibnu Sina for Fundamental Science Studies, UTM, 10-12 Mar 2014. In Proceeding. Pg 1180-1190. ISBN: 978-967-0194-39-4.
  22. Parisa Sanati, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Chua Lee Suan. Effect of Silver Based Products on Simulated Body Fluid. 2nd International Science Postgraduate Conference 2014 (ISPC 2014), Institute Ibnu Sina for Fundamental Science Studies, UTM, 10-12 Mar 2014. In Proceeding. Pg 1324-1341. ISBN: 978-967-0194-39-4.

 

Award

  1. Salasiah Endud, Nur Izzatie Hannah Razman, Hendrik Oktendy Lintang, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Izan Izwan Misnon. Product Title: Corrosion Resistant Mesoporous Carbon-Based Nanocomposite Conductive Coating. Invention & Innovation Award. Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2014, Kuala Lumpur, 20-22 Feb 2014. (Bronze Medal)

Organized programs

  1. Director of the Global Innovation Challenges (GIC) Competition, organized by the ACS (American Chemical Society) Malaysia International Chemical Science Chapter, (8 Nov 2014, UTM, Johor).
  2. Scientific Committee/Reviewer for 4th International Biotechnology & Biodiversity Conference & Exhibition (BIOJOHOR2014) by Johor Biotechnology & Biodiversity Corporation (J-Biotech) (25 – 27 Aug 2014, Persada Johor)

Special Program attended

  1. Dutch Visitor Program, 27 Oct 2014 – 05 Nov 2014 by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Netherlands. http://fbme.utm.my/bme/2014/11/10/dr-nik-ahmad-nizam-participated-in-dutch-visitors-programme/