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<\/strong><\/p>\n Dr. Nur Hafizah Abd Khalid<\/strong> is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)<\/strong>, specialising in <\/span>Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)<\/strong> technologies for sustainable construction materials. Her research integrates cement and concrete technology, carbon mineralisation, materials engineering, and industrial innovation to transform captured carbon dioxide (CO\u2082) into value-added construction materials that contribute to Malaysia’s low-carbon transition and net-zero aspirations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Her research focuses on developing carbon-negative and low-carbon construction materials through accelerated CO\u2082 mineralisation, carbonated artificial aggregates, carbon-cured concrete, and other cement-based products capable of permanently storing CO\u2082 while enhancing engineering performance. She is actively involved in advancing these technologies from fundamental research to pilot-scale demonstration and commercialisation through Technology Readiness Level (TRL) development and close collaboration with industry partners.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Adamina||||||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Dr. Nur Hafizah leads multidisciplinary research in sustainable construction materials, with particular emphasis on CO\u2082 mineralisation, carbonated cementitious materials, lightweight artificial aggregates, concrete technology, accelerated carbonation, and industrial technology commercialisation.<\/span><\/p>\n She actively mentors and supervises postdoctoral researchers, research assistants, postgraduate students, and undergraduate students across multiple high-impact research and industry-funded projects. Through these initiatives, she cultivates the next generation of researchers and engineers while fostering collaborative research that addresses real-world challenges in sustainable construction and carbon management.<\/span><\/p>\n Her research programme bridges fundamental materials science with engineering practice, ensuring that innovations developed in the laboratory are translated into scalable technologies for industrial implementation, pilot-scale validation, and commercial adoption through close collaboration with industry and government partners.<\/span><\/p>\n A significant milestone in her research career was securing a research grant of approximately RM1 million<\/strong> under the PETRONAS\u2013Academia Collaboration Dialogue (PACD)<\/strong>, funded by Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)- a Malaysian multinational oil and gas company.<\/span><\/p>\n The research programme focuses on developing advanced Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) technologies capable of permanently storing captured carbon dioxide within construction materials. The project encompasses laboratory-scale innovation, prototype development, Technology Readiness Level (TRL) advancement, pilot-scale validation, and industry deployment.<\/span><\/p>\n Beyond advancing scientific knowledge, the programme supports Malaysia’s national decarbonisation agenda by providing practical CCUS solutions for the construction industry while strengthening collaboration between academia and industry.<\/span><\/p>\n The success of the PACD programme led to the establishment of the first dedicated Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Laboratory for construction materials<\/strong> at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). It is recognised as the first CCUS laboratory of its kind at the Faculty, at UTM, and in Malaysia<\/strong>, specifically designed to support research, innovation, and technology development in CCUS for construction materials.<\/span><\/p>\n Developed under Dr. Nur Hafizah’s leadership, the laboratory serves as a dedicated research and innovation hub for Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage technologies. The facility supports research on accelerated carbonation, CO\u2082 curing systems, carbon mineralisation, advanced materials characterisation, and industrial-scale validation of sustainable construction materials.<\/span><\/p>\n The laboratory also functions as a centre for postgraduate research, industrial collaboration, technology demonstration, and professional training, providing an integrated ecosystem for CCUS research and innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n Today, the CCUS Laboratory continues to strengthen UTM’s research capacity in sustainable infrastructure while supporting collaborative projects with government agencies and industrial partners.<\/span><\/p>\n Building upon the research outcomes generated through the CCUS programme, Dr. Nur Hafizah successfully translated laboratory innovation into a nationally recognised technology through INNOVATHON Season 3<\/strong>, a national innovation competition and reality television programme organised by ASTRO in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy to accelerate the commercialisation of high-impact Malaysian innovations.<\/span><\/p>\n Together with her multidisciplinary team, she developed STONEVA<\/strong>, an innovative CO\u2082 Mortar technology capable of permanently mineralising carbon dioxide within cement-based construction materials while maintaining structural performance and long-term durability.<\/span><\/p>\n The innovation achieved 4th Place<\/strong> at the national level and was subsequently awarded RM250,000 in commercialisation development funding<\/strong> by the Ministry of Economy through Cradle Sdn. 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With commercialisation funding and strategic support from the Ministry of Economy<\/strong> through Cradle Fund Sdn. Bhd.<\/strong>, she is leading the advancement of these technologies towards pilot-scale implementation and market adoption.<\/span><\/p>\n As part of this initiative, she is currently establishing a UTM spin-off company to facilitate technology transfer, industry collaboration, and commercial deployment of the developed CCUS technologies. 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\n<\/div>\nResearch Leadership<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
\n<\/div>\nPETRONAS-Academia Collaboration Dialogue (PACD) Research Programme<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
\n<\/div>\nEstablishment of the CCUS Laboratory<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
\n<\/div>\nNational Innovation Recognition \u2013 INNOVATHON Season 3<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
\n<\/div>\nTechnology Readiness Level (TRL) Advancement through Spin-Off Company<\/strong><\/h2>\n