{"id":1230,"date":"2016-12-27T11:56:04","date_gmt":"2016-12-27T11:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/people.utm.my\/niknizam\/?p=1230"},"modified":"2016-12-27T11:56:04","modified_gmt":"2016-12-27T11:56:04","slug":"my-achievement-in-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/niknizam\/2016\/12\/27\/my-achievement-in-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"My Achievement in 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alhamdulillah, year 2016 gave me full of achievements. This is the year that I reap what I have sowed before. In overall, with the help of my students and collaborator, we managed to publish 11 papers in indexed journal, graduated 4 Final Year Undergraduates Project students, graduated 1 master mixed mode and 3 master by research, 8 approved copyrights (Intellectual Properties Right (IPR)) and involved in various committee, programs and association.<\/p>\n

PAPERS IN 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Hoda Hosseinpour Nasirmahaleh, Sher Zaman Safi, Mohammad Reza Sazegar, Rajes Qvist, Ikram Shah Bin Ismail, Muhammad Aqeel Ashraf, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2016). Adsorption of amoxicillin on surfactant modified zeolites and their antibacterial activity<\/strong>. Research Journal of Biotechnology, 11: 75-78 (World Research Journals, Indexed in WoS, Impact factor:\u00a0 0.242).<\/li>\n
  2. Auni Afiqah Kamaru, Nor Suriani Sani, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2016). Raw and surfactant-modified pineapple leaf as adsorbent for removal of methylene blue and methyl orange from aqueous solution.<\/strong> Desalination and Water Treatment, 57: 18836-18850. (Taylor & Francis Online, Impact Factor: 1.173)<\/li>\n
  3. Nurizzati Mohd Daud, Ihda Fithriyana, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Hendra Hermawan, Syafiqah Saidin (2016). Immobilization of antibacterial chlorhexidine on stainless steel using crosslinking polydopamine film: Towards infection resistant medical devices.<\/strong> Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 145: 130-139. (Elsevier, Impact Factor: 4.152)<\/li>\n
  4. Seow Khai Jou, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2016). Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of Chlorhexidine Loaded Silver-Kaolinite.<\/strong> Applied Clay Science, 127-128: 1-9 (Elsevier, Impact Factor: 2.70)<\/li>\n
  5. Nor Syafawani Sarah Md Saad, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, ChunShiong Chong (2016). Antimicrobial Activity of Copper Kaolinite and Surfactant Modified Copper Kaolinite against Gram Positive and Gram Negative Bacteria<\/strong>. Jurnal Teknologi, 78:3-2 (127-132).<\/li>\n
  6. Auni Afiqah Kamaru, Nurul Soraya Ahmad Jani, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Nor Suriani Sani (2016). Adsorptive Removal of Methylene Blue and Acid Orange 7 by Hexadecyltrimethyl Ammonium Bromide Modified Rice Husk<\/strong>. Jurnal Teknologi, 78:3-2 (113-119).<\/li>\n
  7. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Nurain Mat Sihat, Mahmud AS Khalifa, Auni Afiqah Kamaru, Nor Suriani Sani (2016). Adsorption of Acid Orange 7 by Cetylpyridinium Bromide Modified Sugarcane Bagasse.<\/strong> Jurnal Teknologi, 78:(1\u20132) 97\u2013103.<\/li>\n
  8. Wan Nurul Izyani Wan Mohd Zawawi, Azmi Fadziyana Mansor, Nurul Sakinah Othman, Nur Atikah Mohidem, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Hanapi Mat (2016). Synthesis and characterization of immobilized white-rot fungus Trametes versicolor in sol\u2013gel ceramics<\/strong>. Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 77:28-38. (Springer, Impact Factor: 1.532).<\/li>\n
  9. Siti Aishah Mohd Hanim, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Zaharah Ibrahim (2016). Amine-functionalized, silver-exchanged zeolite NaY: Preparation, characterization and antibacterial activity.<\/strong> Applied Surface Science, 360: 121-130. (Elsevier, Impact Factor: 2.711)<\/li>\n
  10. Mashitah Mad Salim, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2016). Characterization and antibacterial activity of silver exchanged regenerated NaY zeolite from surfactant-modified NaY zeolite<\/strong>. Materials Science and Engineering C. 59:70-77. (Elsevier, Impact Factor: 3.088)<\/li>\n
  11. Musa Ahmed Abubakar, Razauden Mohamed Zulkifli, Wan Nur Atiqah Wan Hassan, Amir Husni Mohd Shariff, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Zarita Zakaria, Farediah Ahmad (2015). \u00a0Antibacterial properties of Persicaria minor<\/em> (Huds.) ethanolic and aqueous-ethanolic leaf extracts<\/strong>. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 2: 050-056.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    GRADUATE STUDENTS IN 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Final Year Undergraduate Project (FYUP)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Muhamad Zadil Hayat Rusli (2015-2016). Application of NPK-Organo-Zeolite as Controlled Released Fertilizer for the Growth of Morus alba<\/em>.<\/strong> BSc (Industrial Biology).<\/li>\n
    2. Muhammad Syarafuddin Huzlan (2015-2016). Simultaneous Action of Surfactant Modified Kaolinite: Adsorbent and Antibacterial Agent.<\/strong> BSc (Industrial Biology).<\/li>\n
    3. Muhammad Hafizuddin (2015-2016). Simultaneous Action of Surfactant Modified Sugarcane Bagasse: Adsorbent and Antibacterial Agent.<\/strong> BSc (Industrial Biology).<\/li>\n
    4. Muhammad Syafiq Abd Aziz (2015-2016). Simultaneous Action of Surfactant Modified Zeolite as Adsorbent and Antibacterial Agent.<\/strong> BSc (Industrial Biology).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Master Mixed Mode (Biotechnology)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Seow Khai Jou (2015-2016). Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of Chlorhexidine Loaded Silver-Kaolinite<\/strong>. MSc (Biotechnology) (Mixed Mode, FBME, UTM). \u2013 Completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Master (Bioscience)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. Niza Syafiqah Bt Hamzah. (2012-2016). Nutrient Loaded Surfactant Modified Zeolites as Controlled Release Fertilizer for Abelmochus esculentus<\/em><\/strong>. MSc (Biosciences). FBME, UTM, Research Student Grant (RSG) from Sciencefund (4S038) (Cosupervision: Dr Salehhuddin Hamdan). \u2013 Graduated.<\/strong><\/li>\n
        2. Nurul Syakina Bt Malek (2012-2016). Synthesis, Characterization and Antioxidant Activity of Centella Asiatica<\/em> Encapsulated Silica Aerogel.<\/strong> MSc (Biosciences). FBME, UTM, Scholarship from MyBrain (MoHE). (Cosupervsion: Prof Datuk Dr Halimaton Hamdan and Dr Salehhuddin Hamdan). \u2013 Graduated.<\/strong><\/li>\n
        3. Nur Isti\u2019anah Bt Ramli (2012-2016). The Preparation of Cetylpyridinium Bromide-Silver-Kaolinite and Its Physical Characterization and Antibacterial Activity<\/strong>. MSc (Biosciences). FBME, UTM, Scholarship from MyBrain (MoHE) (Cosupervision: Dr Salehhuddin Hamdan). \u2013 Graduated.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS (IPR) IN 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          1. Copyright on \u201cSynthesized Silica Aerogel from Rice Husk Ash as Bioactive Material<\/strong>\u201d (2016) Ref. No: IP\/CR\/2016\/0208.<\/li>\n
          2. Copyright on \u201cHydroxyapatite Encapsulated Silica Aerogel as Bioactive Material<\/strong>\u201d (2016) Ref. No:\u00a0 IP\/CR\/2016\/1155<\/li>\n
          3. Copyright on \u201cSynthesized Nanozeolite NaY Nano-NaY from Rice Husk Ash RHA via Organic-free Template Method and Its Cytotoxicity against WRL-68<\/strong>\u201d (2016) Ref. No: IP\/CR\/2016\/0075<\/li>\n
          4. Copyright on \u201cSurfactant Modified Rice Husk as Adsorbent for Removal of Anionic and Cationic Dyes from Aqueous Solution<\/strong>\u201d (2016) Ref. No: IP\/CR\/2016\/0347.<\/li>\n
          5. Copyright on \u201cSurfactant Modified Sugarcane Bagasse as Adsorbent for Cationic and Anionic Dyes and Chromate Anions<\/strong>\u201d (2016) Ref No: IP\/CR\/2016\/0086<\/li>\n
          6. Copyright on \u201cSurfactant Modified Pineapple Leaf as Adsorbent for Removal of Anionic and Cationic Dye from Aqueous Solution<\/strong>\u201d (2016) Ref. No: IP\/CR\/2016\/0085.<\/li>\n
          7. Copyright on \u201cAmine-Functionalized Zeolite NaY as Inorganic Antibacterial Agent<\/strong>\u201d (2016). Ref No: IP\/CR\/2016\/0793.<\/li>\n
          8. Copyright on \u201cProcess of making ammonium exchanged natural zeolite and its application as controlled release N-fertilizer<\/strong>\u201d (2016) Ref No: IP\/CR\/2016\/0930<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            Professional services\/Other services<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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            1. Head of Department<\/strong>, Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, Faculty of Biosciences and Medical Engineering (FBME), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.<\/li>\n
            2. Research Group Leader<\/strong>, Novel Materials Research Group, Frontier Materials Research Alliance, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.<\/li>\n
            3. Associate Fellow Researcher<\/strong>, Centre for Sustainable Nanomaterials (CSNANO), Ibnu Sina Insitute for Scientific and Industrial Research (ISI-ISIR), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)<\/li>\n
            4. Associate of Malaysia Institute of Chemistry (AMIC)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            5. Member of Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC)<\/strong><\/li>\n
            6. Member of American Chemical Society (ACS)<\/strong><\/li>\n
            7. Committee Member (Southern Branch), Malaysia International Chemical Science Chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS Malaysia Chapter)<\/strong><\/li>\n
            8. Fellow, Johor Biotalent Development Centre<\/strong>, Johor Biotechnology & Biodiversity Corporation<\/li>\n
            9. Associate Editor, Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences<\/strong><\/li>\n
            10. Liaisons Officer for UTM Technology Entrepreneurship Centre (UTMTEC)<\/strong><\/li>\n
            11. Committee Member of Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental (OSHE)<\/strong> faculty, FBME, UTM<\/li>\n
            12. Internal Member of Faculty Research and Innovation Committee<\/strong>, FBME, UTM<\/li>\n
            13. Internal Member of Faculty Academic Committee<\/strong>, FBME, UTM<\/li>\n
            14. Internal Member of Faculty Management Committee<\/strong>, FBME, UTM<\/li>\n
            15. Internal Member of Programme Academic Committee (Degree of Biology\/Biology Industry<\/strong>), FBME, UTM<\/li>\n
            16. Internal Member of Programme Academic Committee (Degree of Medical Engineering)<\/strong>, FBME, UTM<\/li>\n
            17. Internal Member of Faculty Innovation and Commercialization Committee<\/strong>, FBME, UTM.<\/li>\n
            18. Fellow: Program Saintis Agenda Nobel (PSAN), UTM<\/li>\n
            19. Reviewers committee of IICBE (International Institute of Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering<\/strong>)<\/li>\n
            20. Member, Science and Engineering Institute<\/strong> (SCIEI) (Member No: 20130613002)<\/li>\n
            21. Senior Member, Asia-Pacific Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering Society (APCBEES)<\/strong><\/li>\n
            22. Member, International Zeolite Association<\/strong><\/li>\n
            23. Member, American Society for Research (ASR)<\/strong><\/li>\n
            24. Member, Persatuan Saintis Muslim Malaysia<\/strong><\/li>\n
            25. Organizing Committee Member (Head of Gifts and Certificates Unit) of the Asean Global Innovation Challenges (A-GIC) Competitio<\/strong>n, organized by the ACS Malaysia International Chemical Science Chapter, 19 Nov 2016.<\/li>\n
            26. Reviewer Committee for Advanced Materials Conference<\/strong>, Organized by SIRIM (Langkawi, 28-29 Nov 2016).<\/li>\n
            27. Committee Member for International Conference on Biosciences and Medical Engineering (ICBME) 2016<\/strong>, Faculty of Biosciences and Medical Engineering (FBME), UTM (ICBME2016, 10 Nov 2016, FBME, UTM)<\/li>\n
            28. Chairperson for International Conference on Biosciences and Medical Engineering (ICBME) 2016<\/strong>, Faculty of Biosciences and Medical Engineering (FBME), UTM (ICBME2016, 10 Nov 2016, FBME, UTM)<\/li>\n
            29. Chairperson for Keynote Lectures 1 for Regional Annual Fundamental Science Symposium 2016 (RAFSS 2016)<\/strong> by Centre of Sustainable Nanomaterials (CSNano), Ibnu Sina Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (ISI-ISIR), UTM (RAFSS2016, 19-20 May 2016, UTMKL).<\/li>\n
            30. Event Manager and Head of Logistic, Main Event and Transportation for I\u2019M (Indonesia-Malaysia) Research Consortium Forum and Regional Annual Fundamental Science Symposium 2016 (RAFSS 2016)<\/strong>, 18-20 May 2016, UTMKL, Centre of Sustainable Nanomaterials (CSNano), Ibnu Sina Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (ISI-ISIR), UTM. (Date of Appointment: 6 Jan 2016).<\/li>\n
            31. Facilitator for Innovative Project for Malaysia International Young Inventors Olympiad<\/strong> (MIYIO2016) from students of SM Sains Sultan Iskandar, Mersing, Johor (28-29 Mar 2016, T02, UTM).<\/li>\n
            32. Facilitator for National Science Challenge and Science Outreach<\/strong> Johor State Level 2016 (11 May 2016, Sekolah Menengah Sains Kota Tinggi, Johor).<\/li>\n
            33. Jury Panel for final competition of Science Innovation Challenge (SIC) 2016<\/strong>, organized by Faculty of Science, UTM (22 Sep 2016, T05, FS, UTM).<\/li>\n
            34. Member of Task Force Strategic Implementation of Innovation and Commercialization UTM 2015-2017<\/strong> under Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation), UTM.<\/li>\n
            35. Evaluator Panel for International Technobiz & Ideas Innovation Challenge 2016 (I-TIIC 2016)<\/strong> by Faculty of Computing, UTM, 25 May 2016.<\/li>\n
            36. Deputy Director (Technical), Program Johor Entrepreneurship and Innovation Day (JEnID) 2016<\/strong>, UTM Technology Entrepreneurship Centre (UTMTEC), 4-6 Oct 2016, UTM.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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