Innovation

Research & Technological Innovation

My research lies at the intersection of chemical engineering, sustainable energy systems, and process integration & optimisation. I have led or contributed to over 30 multidisciplinary projects funded by national and international bodies, including FRGS, MRUN, and international industry partners.

Some key highlights include:

  • Smart Multi-Utility Systems: Developing optimisation models for integrated heat, power, and hydrogen networks in industrial parks.

  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Carbon Accounting: Applying LCA tools to assess the environmental performance of hydrogen fuel chains, bioenergy, and industrial recycling.

  • Pinch Analysis Advancements: Contributing to the development of enhanced targeting tools for heat, water, and emissions minimization.

Many of these research outcomes have been translated into publications in top-tier journals, technical workshops, and consultancy engagements focused on industrial decarbonisation and resource efficiency.

Innovation in Teaching & Learning

I believe that innovation in education is as crucial as innovation in research. Over the years, I’ve transformed my teaching through:

  • Active and Experiential Learning: Embedding project-based learning, flipped classrooms, and real-world design tasks into chemical engineering education.

  • Industry-Integrated Education: Engaging students with guest engineers, industry evaluators, and authentic problem-solving tasks.

  • Outcome-Based Assessments: Implementing self and peer assessments in capstone projects to nurture autonomy, critical reflection, and emotional intelligence.

These initiatives have been recognised with multiple Awards and teaching distinctions at the university and national levels, such as:

  • Gold Medals at NALI 2020–2023

  • MJIIT Distinguished Educator & Young Researcher Awards 2023

  • NALI Award 2023

  • Finalist, UTM Teaching and Young Researcher Awards 2024

Innovation for Sustainability in Community

Beyond academic settings, I champion sustainability innovation through outreach and youth development programs. As the founder and advisor of the National Sustainability Innovation Challenge (NaSIC), which provides a platform and trains Malaysian youth (16–19 years old) to propose scalable sustainability ideas grounded in STEM and social impact. The KL Sustainable School Exhibition also provides an opportunity to gather the community of practice for the heroes of the sustainability initiatives in schools.

This platform empowers hundreds of students annually to turn real-world environmental issues into actionable innovations, aligning closely with SDGs and national development goals.

These initiatives have been recognised at the university and national levels, such as:

  • 5-Star Rating Community Project 2025
  • Gold Medal for Synergistic Government-University-Community-Industry (GUCI) Award Exhibition 2024
  • Gold Medal in New Academia Learning Innovation (NALI 2023) Exhibition and Competition