Ts. Dr. Muhammad Safwan Abd Aziz

 

Senior Lecturer    |     Director, Laser Center

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

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“  Muhammad Safwan Abd Aziz received his B.Sc (Pure Physics) from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in 2010. He was awarded a PhD degree (Fast Track Program) in Physics (Advanced Photonics) in 2013. He pursued his post-doctoral training in the field of laser technology at Photonics Research Center (PRC), Universiti Malaya. Currently, he is a senior lecturer at Faculty of Science, UTM and serving as the Director of the Laser Center at the Ibnu Sina Institute for Scientific & Industrial Research (ISI-SIR, UTM). He has more than 10 years of teaching experience and his research works have been supported by multiples funding from government and international agencies. His enthusiasm fuels his contributions to these dynamic fields, and he hopes to inspire others to explore and innovate in laser technology and photonics    ”

Working Fields

Laser and Photonics, Optical Materials, Applied Optics Technology, Nonlinear Optics,  Fiber Optics Technology and Optical Sensor

 

Academic Qualifications

Ph.D (Physics/Photonics)

August 2010 to June 2013
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Skudai, Johor

 

Bachelor of Science (Pure Physics)

July 2007-August 2010
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Skudai, Johor
JPA scholars

 

Matriculation Certificate (Physics)

2006 to 2007
Johor Matriculation College

Experiences

 

Post-Doctoral Fellow

March 2021 to February 2022
Photonics Engineering Laboratory,
University of Malaya

 Visiting Researcher

August 2015 to October 2015
School of Electronic, Electrical and System Engineering
Loughborough University, Leicestershire, UK.

 

Visiting Junior Researcher

June 2013 to August 2013
Institute of Advance Photonics Science (APSI), Nanotech Research Alliance (NRA),

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM.

Research Assistant

July 2010 to August 2010
Faculty of Science,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

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Intellectual Property

Overall Publications

Supervisions

Teaching Philosophy

Physics governs many phenomena in the universe, from the smallest particles to the vastness of space. Therefore, teaching physics requires not only a deep understanding of these principles but also the ability to convey them in a way that inspires curiosity and critical thinking. My teaching philosophy is built on the belief that education in physics should be an engaging, inclusive, and transformative experience. I strive to create a learning environment where students are not merely passive recipients of knowledge but active explorers of the physical world. My goal is to ignite a passion for discovery in my students, encouraging them to question, and experiment.

Student and Alumni Stories

As a mentor and advisor, I guide a talented group of postgraduate students and alumni who engage in cutting-edge research across diverse fields. My former students and postdoctoral researchers have made valuable contributions in Optics and laser field and continue to excel in their academic and professional careers. Through our collaborative efforts, they have developed robust expertise, driving innovation and expanding the boundaries of our field.

List of Publications
No Article Title Journal Title ISSN Vol. Issues Page Publication Year IF
1 ZnFe2O4/SiO2 Nanocomposites Prepared via the Natural Surfactant Morus alba L. as an Excellent Candidate for Drug Delivery Agent Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering 2193-567x 49 1 733-752 2024 2.9
2 3D-Printed Titanium-Aluminium-Vanadium Alloy Produced at Various Laser Powers: Evaluation of Microstuctures and Mechanical Characteristics The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 1433-3015 132 0 3671-3681 2024 2.9
3 Melt Pool Flow Dynamics of Copper Imbued Surface Alloyed 304 Stainless Steel: Role of Laser Power and Scanning Speed Tuning Malaysia Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences 2289-5981 0 0 8-Jan 2024 0.8
4 Superior Antibacterial Properties of Copper-Bearing High Entropy Alloy Coated Stainless Steel Surface Fabricated using Laser Cladding Jurnal Teknologi 2180-3722 86 6 1 2024 0.6
5 Temperature Monitoring for Laser Metal Deposition using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Jurnal Teknologi 2180-3722 78 1 5-Jan 2024 0.6
6 The Brief Study of ZnO/PEDOT:PSS Counter Electrode in DSSC Based on Solid Electrolyte YSZ Materials Science for Energy Technologies 2589-2991 7 0 309-317 2024
7 DFT insights into the effects of substitutionally doped Sb defects in CuIn (S, Se) 2 solar cell absorber Physica Scripta 0031-8949 98 12 125931 2023 2.9
8 Physicochemical robustness of pulse laser ablated silver-copper nanocomposoites against varied bacterial strains Optics & Laser Technology 0030-3992 165 0 109610 2023 5
9 Dissolved oxygen monitoring using coating-free, surface-activated, intensity-modulated coreless termination fibre sensors and transducers Optical Fiber Technology 1068-5200 80 0 103369 2023 2.7
10 Sensitivity enhancement of gold nanospheres assisted CO2 laser tapered optical fiber for refractive index sensor Optical Fiber Technology 1095-9912 77 0 103275 2023 2.7
11 Customization of structure, morphology and optical characteristics of silver and copper nanoparticles: Role of laser fluence tuning Applied Surface Science 0169-4332 614 0 156176 2023 7.392
12 The Effect of Acetylene Carbon Black (ACB) Loaded on Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) Nanofiber Membrane Electrolyte for DSSC Applications Micromachines 2072-666X 14 2 394 2023 3.4
13 A comparative analysis of power-dependent nonlinear optical traits in unique ‘star-type’triphenylmethane chromophores via facile Z-scan measurement Optical Materials 0925-3467 135 0 113306 2023 3.754
14 Prominent bactericidal characteristics of silver-copper nanocomposites produced via pulse laser ablation Biomaterials Advances 2772-9508 142 0 213136 2022 8.457
15 Performance evaluation of rose bengal dye-decorated plasmonic gold nanoparticles-coated fiber-optic humidity sensor: A mechanism for improved sensing Sensors and Actuators A: Physical 0924-4247 347 0 113943 2022 4.291
16 Effect of activation temperature of Yttria Stabilized Zirconia (YSZ)/ZnO nanorods thin film on photoelectrochemical cell performance Journal of Materials Research and Technology 2238-7854 20 0 2348-2357 2022 6.267
17 Structural, Morphological and Optical Properties of Zinc Oxide Nanorods prepared by ZnO seed layer Annealed at Different Oxidation Temperature Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences 2289-599X 18 3 383-392 2022 0
18 A promising nonlinear optics and optical limiting attributes in single organic coumarin-based compounds Current Applied Physics 1567-1739 39 0 147-153 2022 2.856
19 Glucose oxidase-based enzyme immobilised on tapered optical fibre for reliability improvement in selective glucose sensing Optik 0030-4026 259 0 168970 2022 2.443
20 Large third-order optical nonlinear susceptibility in natural dye derived from Clitoria ternatea petal Optik 0030-4026 256 0 168752 2022 2.443
21 Boosting the photocatalytic activity of electrolyte for higher energy efficiency in water electrolysis under influence of an optimal laser Journal of Physics: Conference Series 1742 2411 1 12002 2022
22 Absorption, fluorescence and sensing quality of Rose Bengal dye-encapsulated cinnamon nanoparticles Sensors and Actuators A: Physical 0924-4247 332 0 113055 2021 3.407
23 Optically functionalized hierarchical hematite assembled silica-titania nanocomposites for hydrocarbon detection: Fiber optic chemical sensor Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 1387-1811 326 0 111398 2021 5.455
24 Thermally stable and fast responsive mesoporous cresol red functionalized silica and titania nanomatrices: fiber optic pH sensors Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology 1573-4846 99 3 497-511 2021 2.326
25 Concentration measurement of opaque dye solution using a non-contact fiber displacement sensor Optical Fiber Technology 1068-5200 65 0 102624 2021 2.53
26 Single-mode modified tapered fiber structure functionalized with GO-PVA composite layer for relative humidity sensing Photonic Sensors 21907439 11 3 314-324 2021 2.5
27 A 1.0-µm pulsed generation in ytterbium-doped fiber laser with Gadolinium oxide as a saturable absorber Optics & Laser Technology 0030-3992 141 0 107149 2021 3.867
28 Structural, chemical and magnetic features of gold nanoshapes integrated-Er2O3-doped tellurite glass system prepared by a conventional melt-quenching technique Applied physics a: materials science and processing 9478396 127 9 673 2021 2.584
29 The study and comparison of power-dependent nonlinear optical behaviours of α-mangostin with Sheik-Bahae formalism and thermal lens model using Z-Scan technique Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry 10106030 407 0 113034 2021 3.306
30 Mode-locked operation with 9kW peak power using Au nanoparticles saturable absorber Optik 0030-4026 227 0 165976 2021 3.1
31 The study of nonlinear optical properties of aqueous acid fuchsin dye and its optical power limiting using Z-Scan method Optical Materials 0925-3467 112 0 110540 2021 2.779
32 Structural and Antimicrobial Response of Chitosan Capped gold Nanostructures Employing Two Different Synthetic Routes Optic Materials 0925-3467 112 110741 2021 2.779
33 The structure-property studies and mechanism of optical limiting action of methyl 4-((4-aminophenyl) ethynyl) benzoate crystal under continuous wave laser excitation Optical Materials 9253467 107 0 110087 2020 2.779
34 Power-dependent nonlinear optical behaviours of ponceau BS chromophore at 532 nm via Z-scan technique Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry 10106030 397 0 112574 2020 3.261
35 Thermally induced optical nonlinearity in colloidal alloy nanoparticles synthesized by laser ablation Applied Physics B 9462171 125 0 9-Jan 2019 1.769
36 Optically active phenolphthalein encapsulated gold nanodendrites for fiber optic pH sensing Applied Surface Science 0169-4332 485 0 323-331 2019 5.155
37 Transition from saturable absorption to reverse saturable absorption of carmoisine dye under low-powered continuous wave laser excitation Optics & Laser Technology 303992 115 0 97-103 2019 3.319
38 BPB dye confined growth of surfactant-assisted mesostructured silica matrix fiber optic sensing tracers Journal of Saudi Chemical Society 13196103 23 4 427-438 2019 2.456
39 Third-order nonlinearity and optical limiting properties of sol–gel-based bromophenol blue dye immobilized in silica–titania nanohybrid Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology 9280707 89 2 361-369 2019 1.745
40 Optically active-thermally stable multi-dyes encapsulated mesoporous silica aerogel: a potential pH sensing nanomatrix Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 13871811 274 0 183-189 2019 4.182
41 Crystal structure, spectroscopic and third-order nonlinear optical susceptibility of linear fused ring dichloro-substituent chalcone isomers Optical Materials 0925-3467 86 0 32-45 2018 2.32
42 Novel Kerr-Vernier effects within the on-chip Si-ChG microring circuits Results in Physics 2211-3797 11 0 144-147 2018 2.147
43 LiFi cross-connection node model using whispering gallery mode of light in a microring resonator Microsystem Technologies 1432-1858 24 0 4833-4838 2018 1.581
44 CR incorporation in mesoporous silica matrix for fiber optic pH sensing Sensors and Actuators A: Physical 0924-4247 280 0 429-436 2018 2.311
45 Nano-capacitor-like model using light trapping in plasmonic island embedded microring system Results in Physics 2211-3797 10 0 727-730 2018 2.147
46 Microring stereo sensor model using Kerr–Vernier effect for bio-cell sensor and communication Nano Communication Networks 1878-7789 17 0 30-35 2018 2.07
47 On-chip supercontinuum generation in nanostructured Ge11. 5As24Se64. 5 chalcogenide waveguides using Panda-ring resonator Results in Physics 2211-3797 10 0 138-144 2018 2.147
48 On-chip electro-optic multiplexing circuit using serial microring boxcar filters Results in Physics 2211-3797 10 0 18-21 2018 2.147
49 Plasmonic op-amp circuit model using the inline successive microring pumping technique Microsystem Technologies 0946-7076 24 0 3689-3695 2018 1.581
50 In-situ 3D micro-sensor model using embedded plasmonic island for biosensors Microsystem technologies 0946-7076 24 3631-3635 2018 1.58
51 Multifunction interferometry using the electron mobility visibility and mean free path relationship Microscopy research and technique 1059-910x 81 8 872-877 2018 1.087
52 Surface functionality and optical properties impact of phenol red dye on mesoporous silica matrix for fiber optic pH sensing Sensors and actuators A: Physical 0924-4247 276 0 267-277 2018 2.499
53 Coherent light squeezing states within a modified microring system Results in Physics 2211-3797 9 0 211-214 2018 0.946
54 Naked-eye 3D imaging model using the embedded micro-conjugate mirrors within the medical micro-needle device Microsystem Technologies 24 0 2695-2699 2018 1.195
55 Electron Mobility Sensor Scheme-Based on a Mach–Zehnder Interferometer Approach IEEE Photonics Technology Letters 1041-1135 30 10 887-890 2018 2.375
56 Nitrogen oxide gas sensor based on metal oxide thin film Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience 1546-1955 15 3 1059-1063 2018 1.666
57 Micro-current source generated by a WGM of light within a stacked silicon-graphene-Au waveguide IEEE Photonics Technology Letters 10411135 29 21 1768-1771 2017
58 Multi-walled carbon nanotubes grow under low pressure hydrogen, air, and argon ambient by arc discharge plasma Fullerenes, Nanotubes and Carbon Nanostructures 1536383X 25 4 269-272 2017
59 Graphene diaphragm integrated FBG sensors for simultaneous measurement of water level and temperature Sensors and Actuators A: Physical 9244247 252 0 225-232 2016 2.201
60 Optical Characterization on ITO/TiO2/P3HT/Areca Catechu/Au for Thin Film Hybrid Solar Cell Jurnal Teknologi (Sciences and Engineering) 1279696 78 3 247-251 2016
61 Analysis of temperature sensor in all-pass microring resonator Jurnal Teknologi (Sciences and Engineering) 1279696 78 3 61-65 2016
62 Theoretical study on slow-light generated by integrated microring resonator with wide bandwidth and high gain Jurnal Teknologi 1279696 78 3 293-300 2016
63 Temperature and water level measurement of liquid in a tank using fiber Bragg grating Jurnal Teknologi 2180-3722 78 3 261-265 2016
64 Sensitivity measurement of fibre Bragg grating sensor Jurnal Teknologi 1279696 78 3 277-280 2016
65 Analytical treatment and modeling of integrated ring resonator device by Z-transform method for signals amplification Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience 15461955 12 9 2253-2258 2015 1.343
66 Erratum: Laser-Induced Graphite Plasma Kinetic Spectroscopy under Different Ambient Pressures Chinese Physics Letters 0256307X 32 6 69901 2015
67 In situ measurement of gold nanoparticle production Journal of Nanophotonics 19342608 9 1 93089 2015 1.448
68 Temperature effect on refractometric double ring resonator Jurnal Teknologi 2180-3722 74 8 35-39 2015
69 Trapping of Gold Nanoparticle and Polystyrene Beads by Dynamic Optical Tweezers Jurnal Teknologi 1279696 74 8 95-100 2015
70 Photonic AND OR gate by using fiber coupler Jurnal Teknologi 2180-3722 74 8 13-Sep 2015
71 Optical Emission Spectroscopy of Carbon Arc Discharge Plasma Jurnal Teknologi 2180-3722 74 8 91-94 2015
72 Kinetic Model for Carbon Species Distribution in Arc Discharge Plasma Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience 15461955 12 12 6063-6068 2015
73 Sensitivity measurement of fibre Bragg grating system for temperature sensor application Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience 15461955 12 12 5778-5789 2015
74 Modified add-drop microring resonator for temperature sensing Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience 15461955 12 10 3188-3193 2015
75 Rabi oscillation generation in the microring resonator system with double-series ring resonators Optoelectronics Letters 16731905 11 5 342-347 2015
76 Nano force sensing using symmetric double stage micro resonator Measurement 2632241 58 0 215-220 2014 1.526
77 Modeling and Analysis of a Microresonating Biosensor for Detection of Salmonella Bacteria in Human Blood Sensors 14248220 14 7 12885-12899 2014 1.953
78 Novel approach to determine the Young’s modulus in silicon-on-insulator waveguide using microring resonator Digest Journal of Nanomaterials and Biostructures 18423582 9 3 1095-1104 2014
79 Ultra-short laser pulse generated by a microring resonator system for cancer cell treatment Artificial Cells, Blood Substitutes And Biotechnology 21691401 41 3 152-158 2013
80 Acne vulgarism treatment using ultra-short laser pulse generated by micro-and nano-ring resonator system Artificial cells, nanomedicine, and biotechnology 21691401 41 2 92-97 2013
81 Light pulse in a modified add-drop optical filter for optical tweezers generation Journal of Nonlinear Optical Physics & Materials 2188635 21 4 1250047 2012 0.379
Other Publication
1 INDEXED PROCEEDINGS/
CONFERENCE
Glucose and sucrose analysis in daucus carota extract using optical tapered fibre sensor with GOU-AuNP composite layer synthesization 2023
2 INDEXED PROCEEDINGS/
CONFERENCE
Tapered optical fibers using CO2 laser and their sensing performances 2023
3 INDEXED PROCEEDINGS/
CONFERENCE
First-principles study on crystal structures and bulk modulus of CuInX2 (X= S, Se, S-Se) solar cell absorber 2023
4 INDEXED PROCEEDINGS/
CONFERENCE
Synthesis of nickel nanoparticles by pulsed laser ablation in different liquid media 2023
5 CLASIFIED/TECHNICAL REPORT Biosynthesis Of Silver Nanoparticles Using Kesum Leaves – Lab-Scale Production 2022
6 PUBLICATION IN ACADEMIC AND PROFESIONAL MAGAZINE Utm Nexus: Ai 3d Printing 2021
7 BOOK CHAPTER Magnificient Popular Sciences: Laser, Gravitational Waves, And A Nobel Prize 2021
8 INDEXED PROCEEDINGS/
CONFERENCE
Distinct optical response of colloidal gold-cinnamon nanocomposites: Role of pH sensitization 2021
9 INDEXED PROCEEDINGS/
CONFERENCE
Stern-Volmer Mechanistic Study on Transition Metals Embedded onto Optical Fibre for Dissolved Oxygen Sensing And Monitoring: A Systematic Literature Review 2021
10 INDEXED PROCEEDINGS/
CONFERENCE
Physical, structural, and raman spectroscopic traits of neodymium-doped lead oxyfluoride zinc phosphate glass 2021
11 INDEXED PROCEEDINGS/
CONFERENCE
Incorporating 3D metal printing with artificial intelligence in meeting aerospace demands 2021
12 INDEXED PROCEEDINGS/
CONFERENCE
Free-Base Porphyrins as Chemical Probes for Heavy Metal Ions Detection 2021
13 ORIGINAL BOOK Enzyme Immobilization On Tapered Optical Fiber, An Application On Glucose Sensing 2020
14 INDEXED PROCEEDINGS/
CONFERENCE
Optical glass micro-fibre based transducers for dissolved oxygen sensing and monitoring: an overview 2020
15 INDEXED PROCEEDINGS/
CONFERENCE
Study on The Third-Order NLO Properties of Trace Metal Ions in Nitric Acid Solution by Closed-Aperture Z-scan Technique 2020
16 INDEXED PROCEEDINGS/
CONFERENCE
Performance of Single Mode Tapered Optical Fiber Sensor Based on Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance (LSPR) for Various Coating Time 2020
17 INDEXED PROCEEDINGS/
CONFERENCE
Pulse Laser Ablated Growth of Au-Ag Nanocolloids: Basic Insight on Physiochemical Attributes 2020
18 ARTICLE IN MASS MEDIA Buletin Fizik Vol 1 2019 2019
19 INDEXED PROCEEDINGS/
CONFERENCE
Tapered single-mode optical fiber-based on localized surface plasmon resonance as refractive index sensor 2019
20 JOURNAL ARTICLE NON CITATION-INDEXED Emission Intensity Of Ca I 422.67 Nm Spectral Line  Along The Plasma Length Investigated By Laser Induced  Breakdown Spectroscopy 2018
21 INDEXED PROCEEDINGS/
CONFERENCE
On-chip remote charger model using plasmonic island circuit 2018
22 INDEXED PROCEEDINGS/
CONFERENCE
Libs-PCA based discrimination of Malaysian coins 2018
23 INDEXED PROCEEDINGS/
CONFERENCE
Classification of alloys using laser induced breakdown spectroscopy with principle component analysis 2018
24 INDEXED PROCEEDINGS/
CONFERENCE
Two steps hydrothermal growth and characterisations of BaTiO3 films composed of nanowires 2018
25 JOURNAL ARTICLE NON CITATION-INDEXED Investigating Optical Properties Of Ito Thin Film Grown By Rf Sputtering 2017
26 JOURNAL ARTICLE NON CITATION-INDEXED “Diagnosis Of Calcium Lines By Laser-Induced Plasma 2017
27 JOURNAL ARTICLE NON CITATION-INDEXED Carbon Ion Characterization In Arc Discharge Plasma 2017
28 INDEXED PROCEEDINGS/
CONFERENCE
Quantification of calcium using localized normalization on laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy data 2017
29 INDEXED PROCEEDINGS/
CONFERENCE
Laser induced graphite plasma kinetic spectroscopy under different ambient pressures 2017
30 INDEXED PROCEEDINGS/
CONFERENCE
Arc discharge plasma of carbon ion in H2 and air 2017
31 INDEXED PROCEEDINGS/
CONFERENCE
Scan rate effect of titania for hybrid solar cell applications: Structural and electrical study 2017
32 INDEXED PROCEEDINGS/
CONFERENCE
Temporal emission of magnesium lines from laser-induced plasma and use in calibration curves 2017
33 Book Chapter Laser Annealing & Spectroscopy: Chapter 4: Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy 2016
34 JOURNAL ARTICLE NON CITATION-INDEXED Selection Of Temporal Window For Significant Lips Measurements 2016
35 JOURNAL ARTICLE NON CITATION-INDEXED Optical Slow Light Induced By Microring Resonator System 2016
36 JOURNAL ARTICLE NON CITATION-INDEXED High Placement Effect Of Fibre Bragg Grating Sensor 2016
37 BOOK (TEXT) Optical Tweezers Generated By Microring Resonator 2014

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– Muhammad Safwan Bin Abd Aziz –

My office is located at Level 5, T05, Laser Center,
Ibnu Sina Institute for Scientific & Industrial Research (ISI-SIR),
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,
81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Please contact me via email: safwanaziz@utm.my .
My phone number :  (+6) 013-7775755