
- Best Paper Award in International Human-Centered Technology Conference (iHumEnTech 2024) (28-29 Nov 2024) for the title “Studies on the Growth of Human Cells on Hydroxyapatite Incorporated Silica Aerogel”.
- Anugerah Keterlibatan Penyelidikan (Research Involvement Award) 2023 by Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in Research Month 2023, for Sijil Penghargaan Kategori Harta Intelek (Certificate of Appreciation, Intellectual Property Category) by Faculty of Science, UTM.
- Anugerah Staf Prestasi Cemerlang (Excellent Staff Performance Award) 2023 by Ibnu Sina Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (ISI-SIR) in Majlis Apresiasi Kecemerlangan Staf ISI-SIR 2024, 9 May 2024.
- Award on Research Book Publication 2023 by Ibnu Sina Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (ISI-SIR) in Majlis Apresiasi Kecemerlangan Staf ISI-SIR 2024, 9 May 2024.
- Top Research Scientists Malaysia (TRSM) 2023 by Academy of Sciences Malaysia, 10 Oct 2023.
- Anugerah Ahli Akademik Harapan (Aspiring Academician Award) 2022 in Citra Karisma UTM 2023 Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 16 August 2023.
- Anugerah Penulis dalam Jurnal Berindeks Kategori Pusat Kecemerlangan (Publication in Indexed Journals Award, category Centre of Excellent) 2022 in Citra Karisma UTM 2023 Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 16 August 2023.
- Award of Excellence for Active Blended Learning Course for SSCG1103-01 Bioorganic Chemistry subject in Semester 2 Session 2021/2022 by UTM Center for Advancement in Digital and Flexible Learning (UTM CDex)
- Best Project Award in 3rd Bionanotechnology Research Seminar and Conference (BioNanoSem2022) (4th Aug 2022) for title “In vitro Cytocompatibility of Biosynthesized AgNP using Kesum Leaf Extract”.
- Best Project Award in 3rd Bionanotechnology Research Seminar and Conference (BioNanoSem2022) (4th Aug 2022) for title “Biosynthesis of Antibacterial Silver Nanoparticles using the Root of Mas Cotek”.
- PERINTIS (Persatuan Saintis Muslim Malaysia) Publication Award 2022, for paper, Alias Mohd Yusof, Lee Kian Keat, Zaharah Ibrahim, Zaiton Abdul Majid, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2010). Kinetic and equilibrium studies of the removal of ammonium ions from aqueous solution by rice husk ash-synthesized zeolite Y and powdered and granulated forms of mordenite. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 174: 380-385. 26 Mar 2022.
- Anugerah Saintis Fakulti Sains (Scientist Award Faculty of Science) for 2020, Majlis Apresiasi Permata Fakulti Sains (PERMATA) 2021, 28 Dec 2021.
- Anugerah Penulis Dalam Jurnal Berindeks. Kategori Pusat Kecemerlangan 2020 (Award for Author of Indexed Journal, Centre of Excellence). Citra Karisma, Majlis Anugerah Kecemerlangan dan Penghargaan UTM 2021, 22 Sep 2021.
- Kurita Overseas Research Grant Best Research Award 2021, for 2019 Kurita overseas research grant recipient by Kurita Water and Environment Foundation (KWEF), Japan, 27 Aug 2021.
- Award of Excellence for Active Blended Learning Course for SSCG1103-01 Bioorganic Chemistry subject in Semester 2 Session 2020/2021 by UTM Academic Leadership (UTMLead).
- Best Paper Award, The International Conference of Advances in Bioscience and Biomedical Environment Engineering (ICOBEE2021) in conjunction with International Congress of Advanced Technology and Engineering (ICOTEN2021), (Paper title: Characterization of Bionanocellulose Producing Bacteria Isolated from Tapioca Wastewater), 4-5 Jul 2021.
- Anugerah Saintis Muda (Young Scientist Award) bagi tahun 2019. Majlis Apresiasi Permata Fakulti Sains 2020 (PERMATA).
- Anugerah Pereka Cipta Harta Intelek (Intellectual Property Inventor Award) bagi tahun 2019. Majlis Apresiasi Permata Fakulti Sains 2020 (PERMATA).
- Anugerah Penerbitan Jurnal Berindeks (Publication Indexed Journal Award) bagi tahun 2019. Majlis Apresiasi Permata Fakulti Sains 2020 (PERMATA).
- Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (Excellent Service Award) bagi tahun 2019. Majlis Apresiasi Permata Fakulti Sains 2020 (PERMATA).
- Anugerah Penulis dalam Jurnal Berindeks Kategori Pusat Kecemerlangan (Publication in Indexed Journals Award, category Centre of Excellent) 2019 in Citra Karisma UTM 2020 Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 24 August 2020.
- Kurita Overseas Research Grant Award 2019 by Kurita Water and Environment Foundation (KWEF), Development of silver-zeolite-LDH (layered double hydroxide) composite for the removal of bacteria, cationic and anionic compounds in water. (4000,000 JPY) 23 Aug 2019.
- Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang 2018 from Faculty of Science, UTM.
- PERINTIS (Persatuan Saintis Muslim Malaysia) Excellent Publication Award 2018. (Category Below 40 years old). For the paper: Removal of Cr (VI) and As (V) from aqueous solutions by HDTMA-modified zeolite Y. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2009, 162(2-3), 1019-1024.
- Leadership Talent Pool under initiative Academic Leadership Talent Management (ALTM), UTM. (2017)
- UTMSHINE (Strategy for Harnessing and Inspiring Top Notch Scientist and Researchers) Initiative (Group III.2017) by Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation), UTM.
- Finalis (Top 3) Anugerah Saintis Muda Negara (National Young Scientist Award) 2017 by Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia.
- Award of Excellence in Active Blended Learning Course for SMBB3573 (Sections 1 and 2) – Biological Control and Environmental Conservation, Sem 1 – 2016/2017 by UTM Academic Leadership (UTMLead).
- Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (APC) (Excellent Service Award) 2016 in Citra Karisma UTM 2017 by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Dewan Sultan Iskandar, 16 May 2017.
- Award of Excellence in Blended Learning for SMBB1603 (Section 01) – Bioorganic Chemistry, Sem 1 – 2014/2015 by UTM Academic Leadership (UTMLead).
- Award of Excellence in Blended Learning for SMBT2613 (Section 01) – Research Methodology, Sem 2 – 2014/2015 by UTM Academic Leadership (UTMLead).
- Partners, Progress and Prosperity (P3) Award 2015 by American Chemical Society (ACS) to ACS Malaysia Chapter Committee Members.
- The IRES (Institute of Research Engineers and Scientists) Excellent Paper Award for paper entitled “Effect of Surfactant Modified Zeolite (SMZ) Added in Propagating Substrate for the Germination of Some Vegetables” for the category Best Presentation/Best Content at the IRES International Conference, Kuala Lumpur, 16th July 2015.
- Finalist, Webometric Award (Individual category) from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia during Citra Karisma, Majlis Anugerah Kecemerlangan & Penghargaan UTM 2015.
- Dutch Visitor Program, 27 Oct 2014 – 05 Nov 2014 by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Netherlands.
- Award for actively involved in Application of E-Learning UTM for Bioorganic Chemistry subject (SMBB 1603-01, Sem 1, 2013/2014) by Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), UTM.
- Excellent achievement as Activity Advisor for symBIOSiS (Society for Bioscience Students), Faculty of Biosciences and Bioengineering, UTM, 2014.
- Best Fellow Award from Principal of College 9-10, UTM during “Malam Permata Gemilang”, 31 March 2012.
- Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia during Citra Karisma, Majlis Anugerah Kecemerlangan & Penghargaan UTM 2011.
- (Excellent Leadership award) Hadiah Kepimpinan Terbaik, Kursus Induksi Siri 2/2010, Kumpulan Pengurusan dan Profesional 2, 14-31 Dis 2010.
- SLAB (Skim Latihan Akademik IPTA) Scholarship from Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia to pursue a PhD in Chemistry (2008-2010)
- Fellow Assistant of the Year (College 14 & 15, UTM), 2005
- Scholarship from National Science Fellowship (NSF), Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia to pursue a Master of Science Degree in Chemistry (MSc), (2004-2006)
- Faculty of Science’s Dean Award (GPA 3.57), 2002

- Speaker for “Sharing Session with Young Scientists Network (YSN) and Top Research Scientists Malaysia (TRSM) Award Recipients”, Organized by Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (FKM) and Faculty of Science (FS), UTM, 01 Oct 2024.
- Speaker for “Scientific and Technical Writing (Academic Writing) Workshop”, Organized by UTM Talent Transformation Centre, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 22 Apr 2024.
- Speaker for UTM Nexus Expo (NEXPO’2023), entitled “Challenges in Research, Development and Innovation of Nanomaterials”, Organized by Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 26 Oct 2023, UTM Hotel and Residence, Kuala Lumpur.
- Speaker for International Student Mobility on Research Engagement Program, entitled “Challenges in Research, Development and Innovation of Nanomaterials”, organized by Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia, 24 Oct 2023, Online.
- Speaker for Structured Course, entitled “Research and Industry: How to Commercialize Research Products”, organized by PGSS Faculty of Electrical Engineering, UTM, 16 Oct 2023, Online
- Speaker for Doctoral Study Bridging Camp and Research Methodology Camp for Lecturers from Universitas Negeri Malang Indonesia, Organized by Ibnu Sina Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (ISI-SIR), 10-12 Oct 2023, UTM.
- Speaker for Pre-Conference Nanomaterials Workshop of ICBME& ICIAT 2023, Organized by Udayana University, Indonesia and UTM, 29 Aug 2023, Udayana University, Bali.
- Speaker for Carnival of National Science Week (MSN) 2023, organized by Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and Faculty of Science, UTM, 20 Aug 2023, Johor Bahru.
- Speaker in Workshop on Intellectual Properties Right (IPR), Organized by Centre for Sustainable Nanomaterials (CSNano), Ibnu Sina Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (ISI-SIR), 4 Jul 2023, UTM.
- Speaker for Research Book Workshop, Faculty of Science (FS) Research Month 2023, Organized by Faculty of Science, UTM, 20 Mar 2023.
- Speaker for International Grant Sharing Session, Faculty of Science (FS) Research Month 2023, Organized by Faculty of Science, UTM, 15 Mar 2023
- Speaker for the workshop “Nanomaterials Characterization and Performance Analysis” for 3 in 1 Program Master of Biomedical Science, Organized by Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia, 22 Dec 2022, Zoom Online.
- Speaker entitled “Understanding Nanotechnology” for 3 in 1 Program Master of Biomedical Science, Organized by Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia, 25 Nov 2022, Zoom Online.
- Speaker entitled “How to Increase Your Citations”, Organized by UiTM Pahang, 23 Nov 2022, Webex Online.
- Speaker entitled “7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, Jungle Survival Program Bio Outdoor Survival 2022, Organized by Biosciences Department, Faculty of Science, UTM, 28 Oct 2022, Hutan Rekreasei, UTM JB.
- Speaker entitled “Exploring WIKI Activity” in FS Future Ready Educators (FREE) Sharing Session, Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, UTM, 11 Oct 2022, Webex online.
- Speaker and Facilitator for Research and Original Books Workshop, Organized by Faculty of Science, UTM, UTM HELIxC, 20 Sep 2022.
- Speaker entitled “Strategies for Increasing Citations and Visibility”, Organized by Faculty of Science, UTM, WEBEX, 18 Aug 2022.
- Speaker entitled “Securing Kurita Water and Environment Foundation (KWEF) Grant”, Organized by Research Nexus UiTM (ReNeU), WEBEX, 27 Apr 2022.
- Speaker entitled “How to Secure Research Grants: Matching and Collaboration Research Grants”. Research Grants Sharing Session, Research Month@FS., Organized by Faculty of Science, UTM, WEBEX, 21 Mar 2022.
- Speaker entitled “Development of Silver-Zeolite-LDH (Layered Double Hydroxide) Composite for the Removal of Bacteria, Cationic and Anionic Compounds in Water” for Best Kurita Overseas Research Grant (KORG) Awardess Networking – 2022, organized by Kurita Water and Environment Foundation (KWEF), Zoom, 17 Mar 2022.
- Speaker entitled “Apa itu zeolit?” organized by CSNano, UTM and Malaysia Zeolite Association (MyZA), 27 Jan 2022, Webex and live in FB.
- Speaker entitled: “FTIR (Part 1): Basic Principle of Infrared Spectroscopy” for University-Industry Symbiosis (UVIS) – Biosciences Seminar Series 1, 25 Nov 2021, Webex online.
- Speaker entitled “How to Apply for ICC Grant? (Technical and Winning Strategy)” in FABU (Faculty of Built Environment & Surveying) RDCI (Research, Development, Commercialization & Innovation) Week 2021, 06 Oct 2021, webex Online.
- Speaker entitled “Create Better Lessons Quicker using Wordwall” in FS Future Ready Educators (FREE) Week 2021, Faculty of Science, UTM, 21 Sep 2021, Webex online.
- Speaker entitled “Challenges and Strategies in Innovating Biomaterials” in Online Certificate Course: Advanced Technique & Development in Biomaterials Characterizations and Applications, USM Kubang Kerian, 25 Aug 2021, Webex Online.
- Speaker and Facilitator “Workshop on Winning Innovative Products Exhibition Series 1 – Developing Product Profile and Pitching” Nanomaterials Laboratory, Dept. of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, UTM (19 Aug 2021).
- Speaker entitled “Application of Intellectual Property (IP)” to Research Groups in Faculty of Science, UTM, 6 June 2021 – 01 Aug 2021, WEBEX Online.
- Speaker for “Program Bicara Penulis from Cover to Cover Water Pollutants Adsorptions and Solutions”. Penerbit UTM Press, UTM, 29 June 2021, Live FB Penerbit UTM Press.
- Speaker entitled “Webinar on Analytical Techniques for Nanomaterial Characterization”. Organized by Centre for Graduate Studies, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), 28 Apr 2021, Zoom online.
- Speaker for Webinar NanoTedx 2021 entitled “Nanomaterials in Biomedical and Pharmaceuticals”. Organized by National Nanotechnology Centre (NNC), Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Malaysia, 27 Apr 2021, Zoom Online.
- Speaker for Research week@FS2021 entitled “Winning Grant Sharing Session: How to Apply ICC Grant? (Technical and Winning Strategy)”. Organized by Faculty of Science, UTM, 17th March 2021, Webex Online.
- Speaker for FREE (Future Ready Education) FS Week entitled “Facebook Group as a Tool for Communication”, Organized by Faculty of Science, UTM, 28th Sept 2020, Webex Online.
- Speaker for Intellectual Properties Workshop, FS Research Month 2020, Faculty of Science. UTM (11 Aug 2020).
- Speaker for “FYP to Edited Book” Workshop. Organized by Statistical Modelling Research Group and Climate Change Research Group, Department of Mathematical Science, Faculty of Science, UTM, 6 Aug 2020.
- Speaker for ”Sharing Session – Securing KWEF Grant”. Faculty of Science, UTM, 07 May 2020.
- Speaker for structured course PGSS “Life After PhD”. School of Graduate Studies (SPS), 12 May 2020, UTM.
- Speaker for “FS Sharing Session: Preparation of Proposal Edited Book”. Faculty of Science, UTM, 12 Apr 2020.
- Speaker for Popular Science Seminar Series 24 (Sustainable Nanomaterials for Bionanotechnology), Faculty of Science, UTM (29 Oct 2019).
- Guest Lecture (Title: Biochemistry and Advanced Bionanotechnology) at Fakultas Matematika & Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (FMIPA), Universitas Negeri Malang, 5 Sep 2018.
- Speaker in Structured Course Faculty of Science “Knowing your PhD Journey”. School of Post-Graduate Studies (SPS), 30 Oct 2018, UTM,
- Speaker in Infrared Spectroscopy Organized by Centre for Sustainable Nanomaterials (CSNano), Ibnu Sina Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (ISI-SIR), 17th – 18th Oct 2018, UTM.
- Speaker and Facilitator for an Intellectual Property Right (IPR) 2018 : Do and Don’t Workshop. IJN-UTM Cardiovascular Engineering Centre, FBME, 24 Jan 2018, UTM.
- Speaker for Research Methodology Course, Organized by Centre for Sustainable Nanomaterials (CSNano), Ibnu Sina Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research,
- Speaker for Program 7 Habits of Effective People. Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, 17 Okt 2018, UTM.
- Speaker for Elective Course “Positive Thinking Positive Outcome” by Deputy Dean, School of Graduate Studies, UTM, organized by Postgraduate Student Society of FBME, UTM on 17 Apr 2018 (Date of Appointment: 11 Apr 2018).
- Speaker for ‘Sharing Session – Scoring LPPT” by Dean of Faculty of Biosciences and Medical Engineering (FBME) on 11 Apr 2018.
- Speaker for Structured Course “Graduate on Time (GOT) Motivation” by Deputy Dean, School of Graduate Studies, UTM, organized by Postgraduate Student Society of FBME, UTM on 02 Nov 2017 (Date of Appointment: 19 Oct 2017).
- Facilitator/speaker for Tutorial: How to File a Copyright by Academic Manager (Research), FBME, UTM. (2 Mar 2017).
- Speaker for Structured Course “How to Published High Impact Journal” by Deputy Dean, School of Graduate Studies, UTM, organized by Postgraduate Student Society of FBME, UTM on 10 Oct 2017 (Date of Appointment: 01 Oct 2017).
- Speaker for Program Writing of Research Proposal, Structured Course by Deputy Dean, School of Graduate Studies, UTM, organized by Postgraduate Student Society of FBME, UTM on 27 Sept 2016 (Date of Appointment: 14 Sep 2016).
- Speaker for “Skills in Writing Thesis” for Final Year Undergraduates Projects (FYUP), Faculty of Biosciences and Bioengineering, 21 March 2012, C08 408/409 (Date of Appointment: 15 March 2012).
- Speaker for Report Writing and Research Methodology for Final Year Undergraduate Program (FYUP), FBB (21 Sept 2011) by Deputy Dean (Academic), FBB, UTM (Date of Appointment: 20 Sept 2011)
- Speaker for “Program Membudayakan Ilmu FBB“ by Head of Department of Graduate Studies, FBB, UTM (Date of Appointment: 13 May 2011).