13 November 2026 | Research Achievement | Book Publication
I am pleased to share another meaningful milestone in my academic and research journey with the publication of my book, Antibacterial Zeolites, by UTM Press on 4 November 2026. This book is among the first two publications released under Universiti Teknologi Malaysia’s (UTM) newly introduced Thesis to Book initiative.
The Thesis to Book initiative was inspired in early 2026 by UTM Vice-Chancellor, YBhg. Prof. Dato’ Ts. Dr. Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim, with the aim of transforming postgraduate research into accessible scholarly publications. I am honoured that my book was selected as one of the first publications under this initiative.
About My Book: Antibacterial Zeolites
Antibacterial Zeolites represents an important part of my research journey in materials science, particularly in exploring the potential of zeolite-based materials for antibacterial applications.
The book discusses the application of zeolites as functional materials, particularly their modification to enhance antibacterial properties. This research area is closely related to my broader research interests in antibacterial nanomaterials, functional inorganic materials, and their applications in biological and biomedical sciences.
Through this publication, I hope to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in antibacterial materials while providing a useful academic reference for researchers, postgraduate students, and scientists interested in developing functional materials for antimicrobial applications.
From Research Thesis to Published Book
Transforming a research thesis into a scholarly book is a meaningful achievement for me. It provides an opportunity to revisit, refine, and present research findings in a format that can reach a wider academic audience.
This publication also reminds me of the importance of ensuring that research findings do not remain confined to theses or journal articles but are further developed into valuable resources that support future research and education.
I am particularly delighted that Antibacterial Zeolites was published alongside Innovation Imperatives: Transforming Universities for Quadruple Helix by Farah Atiqah Sharif from the Faculty of Management, marking the first two publications under UTM’s Thesis to Book initiative.
Appreciation and Acknowledgement
I would like to express my sincere appreciation to UTM Press for providing this valuable opportunity and for its efforts in transforming academic research into published books.
My appreciation also goes to the UTM leadership, particularly the Vice-Chancellor, YBhg. Prof. Dato’ Ts. Dr. Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim, for inspiring this initiative.
I also acknowledge the contributions of the Department of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation), School of Graduate Studies, Department of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & International), UTM Library, and Faculty of Science for their support in making this initiative possible.
I am equally grateful to my academic mentors, research collaborators, colleagues, and students who have contributed to my research journey over the years.
Continuing My Research and Publication Journey
As a researcher, I believe that scientific knowledge becomes more meaningful when it is shared, applied, and developed further by others.
The publication of Antibacterial Zeolites is not only a personal academic achievement but also a motivation for me to continue contributing to research, innovation, and scholarly writing, particularly in functional nanomaterials and biomedical applications.
I hope this book will serve as a useful reference and inspire more postgraduate researchers to transform their research findings into valuable academic publications.
Access my book: Antibacterial Zeolites – UTM Press
Explore the initiative: UTM Thesis to Book Initiative
Once again, my sincere thanks to everyone who has been part of this journey. I look forward to more opportunities to share scientific knowledge through research and academic publications.
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