Senior Lecturer
Department of Physics, Faculty of Science
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Email: norshahirah.ms@utm.my
Biography
Dr. Norshahirah Binti Mohamad Saidi is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). Her research integrates nanomaterials, polymer electrolytes, and sustainable energy technologies, with a focus on developing innovative materials for energy harvesting, energy storage, and functional coatings.
She obtained her Doctor of Philosophy (Physical Science) from Universiti Malaya through the CREST R&D Fast Track Programme, where her work centered on the rational design of polymer blend gel electrolytes for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). She graduated with First-Class Honours in Materials Science from the same university.
Dr. Norshahirah has published over 30 ISI-indexed journal papers, a book chapter, and received more than 600 citations (h-index: 15). Her research excellence has been recognized with numerous innovation awards, including Gold Medals at ITEX, CITREX, MTE, and AIINEx, as well as the Researchfora Excellent Paper Award.
She has participated in several prestigious international programs, including the 71st Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting (Germany), the Erasmus+ Programme at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (Italy), and research internships at the National University of Singapore and the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (China).
Her current work focuses on advanced 2D materials and hybrid polymer systems for sustainable and high-performance energy devices, supporting Malaysia’s commitment to green technology and net-zero carbon goals.
