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Zulhairun Abdul Karim

B.Eng. Chemical, Ph.D. Gas Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

2014 – Doctor of Philosophy (Gas Engineering) Fast-Track Program, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

2011 – B.Sc. Eng. (Hons) Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Graduate Engineer, Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) (membership no. GE106997A)

IChemE Associate Member (AMIChemE) (membership no. 100093004)

Member, MyMembrane – Malaysia Membrane Society (membership no. MYM170028)

AWARDS

UTM Excellence Award 2017, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, July 10, 2018

UTM Post-Doctoral Fellowship Award by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, December 2014

Best Postgraduate Student Award, 54^th Convocation Ceremony of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, April 2015

Dean’s Award, 47^th Convocation Ceremony of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, September 2011

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES

1 June 2015 – present :	Senior Lecturer (DS51), Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering (FCEE), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
1 January – 31 May 2015 :	Post-Doctorate Research Fellow, Advanced Membrane Technology Research Center (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
1–31 December 2014 :	Visiting Junior Researcher, Advanced Membrane Technology Research Center (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
1 June – 31 August 2011 :	Research Assistant, Advanced Membrane Technology Research Center (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
1 April – 30 June 2010 :	Researcher (Trainee), Fibertex Nonwoven Sdn Bhd., Nilai, Negeri Sembilan.

ADMINISTRATIVE POSTS

10 Sept. 2018 – 30 June 2021	Ahli Jawatankuasa Hal Ehwal Pelajar (HEP) Fakulti Kejuruteraan
2 May – 30 June 2018	Acting Coordinator for Doctor of Philosophy Gas Engineering (Research) (PKPG) of Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering (FCEE)
2 May – 30 June 2018	Acting Coordinator for Master of Philosophy Gas Engineering (Research) (MKPG) of Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering (FCEE)
1 May 2018 – 30 April 2020	Editorial Board Member of Journal of Applied Membrane Science and Technology (AMST)
1 February 2018	Taskforce Member of Anugerah Kualiti Akademik (AKA) 2017 of Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering (FCEE)
28 January 2018	Editor-in-Chief FCEE Annual Report 2017 of Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering (FCEE)
11 Jan – 31 October 2018	Head of Publicity and Promotion Unit for National Congress on Membrane Technology (NATCOM) 2018
1 – 31 December 2017	Taskforce for organizing Dissemination Workshop on Membrane Technology for Water Reclamation of Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC)
1 – 31 December 2017	Taskforce for organizing Proposal Writing Workshop of Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC)
1 Sept. 2017 – 30 Aug. 2019	Coordinator of First Year Experience Program of Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering (FCEE)
1 Sept. 2017 – 30 Aug. 2019	Taskforce for Internal Audit of Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering (FCEE)
23 July 2017 – 30 Aug. 2017	Industrial Training Supervisor for Nuclear Engineering Program
1 Jan. 2017 – 31 Dec. 2018	Administration Representative, Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment (OSHE) Unit of Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC).
1 Jan. 2017 – 3 Dec. 2017	Corporate Affairs Manager of Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC)
1 Nov. 2016 – 31 Oct. 2018	Faculty’s Asset Inspector of Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering (FCEE)
1 Nov. 2016 – 31 Oct. 2017	Head of Laboratory (Basic Engineering Lab) of Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering (FCEE)
31 Oct. 2016	Editorial Board for Jurnal Teknologi Special Issue based on conference: National Congress on Membrane Technology (NATCOM) 2016
1 Sept. 2016 – 31 Aug. 2018	Advisor of Nuclear Engineering Student Society (NESS), UTM
1 April 2016	Committee Corporate Communication for the 9^th Regional Conference on Chemical Engineering (RCChe 2016)
11 March 2016	Interviewer Panel for “How to Get Yourself Employed” course, organized by Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering.
8 March 2016	Evaluator of “Anugerah Buku Asli 2015” for “Gas Separation Membranes Polymeric and Inorganic”.
3 March 2016 – 25 Aug. 2016	Head of Logistic Unit for the National Congress on Membrane Technology (NATCOM) 2016, Advanced Membrane Technology Research Center (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
1 Jan. 2016 – 31 Dec. 2018	Committee Member of IT Unit, Advanced Membrane Technology Research Center (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
1 Sept. 2015 – 30 June 2019	Academic Advisor, Nuclear Engineering Undergraduates (Cohort 2015).
1 June 2015 – present	Associate Research Fellow, Membrane Technology Division, Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

INVITATION

19 May 2018	VIP (Society’s Advisor), Annual Grand Meeting Nuclear Engineering Student Society (NESS) 2018, at Kolej Tun Hussein Onn.
14 April 2018	VIP (Society’s Advisor), Annual Grand Dinner Nuclear Engineering Student Society (NESS) 2018, at Kolej Tun Hussein Onn.
11 November 2017	Adjucator, Olypiad NESS 2017, organized by Nuclear Engineering Student Society (NESS) 2018, at Kolej Tun Hussein Onn.
16 – 17 October 2017	Chairperson, Regional Post-Graduate Conference on Environmentally Sustainable Technology (RCET 2017), organized by Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
13 October 2017	VIP, Nuclear Youth Summit 2017, organized by Nuclear Engineering Student Society (NESS), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
16 September 2017	VIP, Nuclear Freshies Camp 2017, at Kampung Sedili Kechil, Kota Tinggi, Johor, organized by Nuclear Engineering Student Society (NESS), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
14 March 2017	VIP, Annual Grand Dinner Nuclear Engineering Student Society (NESS) 2017, at Dewan Alumni UTM.
26 January 2017	Jury, Innogreenation Competition 2017, in Professional, Engineering, Leadership, Teamwork and Awareness Camp (PELTAC)
14 December 2016	Jury, Zero Waste Competition 2016, Faculty of Chemical Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
10 December 2016	Jury, Scrap to Power Competition 2016, organized by Gas Engineering Student Society (GESS), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
27 October 2016	Officiator, Nuclear Olympiad 2016, at Dewan Sri Merbau, UTM, organized by Nuclear Engineering Student Society (NESS), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
24 September 2016	Officiator, Nuclear Freshies Camp 2016, at Kem Kaizen, Pontian, organized by Nuclear Engineering Student Society (NESS), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
8 –9 November 2015	Invited Speaker, Nuclear Energy as Alternative Energy in Malaysia, Energy and Technology Camp (EnTech) 2015, organized by Gas Engineering Student Society (GESS), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
25 August 2016	Chairperson, National Congress on Membrane Technology (NATCOM) 2016, organized by Advanced Membrane Technology Research Center (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
12–13 October 2015	VIP, Nuclear Youth Congress 2015, organized by Nuclear Engineering Student Society (NESS), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
17–19 September 2015	Officiator, Nuclear Freshies Camp, at Teluk Gorek, Mersing, organized by Nuclear Engineering Student Society (NESS), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
16 August 2015	Head of Judicator, De’ Fermi Challenge Cup (Debate Competition) in Nuclear Awareness Camp (NuCamp) 2015, organized by Nuclear Engineering Student Society (NESS), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

COURSES & CONFERENCES

NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
22 – 25 May 2017	Workshop on Nuclear Power Plant Simulation Using E-PASIM, organized by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), in cooperation with Korea Nuclear Association for International Cooperation.
4 April 2017	Short Course: 3^rd International Conference on Power Generation System & Renewable Energy Technologies (PGSRET 2017), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
23 May–3 June 2016	KAERI Interregional Training Course on Physics and Technology of Water Cooled Reactors through the Use of PC-based Simulators in Cooperation with IAEA, operated by Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), Daejeon, the Republic of Korea.
4–8 April 2016	National Workshop on Knowledge Management and on the National Nuclear Safety Knowledge Platform, hosted by Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB) in cooperation with IAEA and Asian Nuclear Safety Network (ANSN), at AELB, Selangor, Malaysia.
7–18 December 2015	Train the Trainer for Nuclear Safety Assessment Essential Knowledge, organized by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Malaysia Nuclear Power Corporation (MNPC), hosted by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
26–28 October 2015	Tokyo Tech and Hitachi-GE Nuclear Engineering Course in Malaysia, 6^th term – Materials & Plant Hydrothermal Dynamics – Jointly organized by UNITEN and UKM, College of IT (COIT), UNITEN.
12–13 October 2015	Nuclear Youth Congress 2015, organized by Nuclear Engineering Student Society (NESS), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY
30 December 2017	Dissemination Workshop on Membrane Technology for Water Reclamation, Impiana KLCC Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, organized by Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
6–8 February 2017	Workshop on CO₂ Capture and Utilization, at Pullman Hotel Kuala Lumpur, organized by Universiti Malaya and Queen’s University, under Newton Fund.
24–25 August 2016	National Congress on Membrane Technology (NATCOM) 2016, at Pulai Spring Resort, Johor Bahru, organized by Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
12 November 2015	Nanocomposite Materials for Photocatalytic Degradation of Pollutants: Advanced Opportunities for New Applications, at Impiana Hotel KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, organized by Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
27-29 August 2013	The 11^th International Conference on Membrane Science and Technology (MST) 2013, PWTC, Kuala Lumpur, organized by Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

OTHER TRAININGS/WORKSHOPS
7 April 2018	AMTEC’s Teambuilding Program 2018: We are a Team, UTM Equine Park, organized by Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
28 – 31 December 2017	Bengkel Pemantauan Geran HICoE 6 Bulan Ke-2, Impiana KLCC Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, organized by Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
14 – 16 December 2017	Bengkel Perancangan Strategik Fakulti Kejuruteraan Kimia dan Kejuruteraan Tenaga (FKT) 2017, Hotel Sand & Sandals, Resort & Spa Desaru Beach, Bandar Penawar Kota Tinggi, Johor.
23 – 26 July 2017	Kursus Pengajaran Menggunakan Teknologi, Sijil Pengajaran Pengajian Tinggi (SPPT) 2017, Makmal Komputer, Pusat Kepimpinan Akademik UTM (UTMLead), UTM Johor Bahru.
9 – 20 July 2017	Kursus Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran, Sijil Pengajaran Pengajian Tinggi (SPPT) 2017, Bilik Bengkel Pusat Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran, UTM Johor Bahru.
16 – 17 January 2017	Enhancement Workshop on New Curriculum Syllabus Nuclear Engineering Program for Bachelor of Nuclear Engineering, Energy Engineering Department, Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
6 – 8 January 2017	Bengkel Pemantauan Geran HICoE dan Perancangan Strategik 6 Bulan Kedua, Hatten Hotel, Melaka.
22 December 2016	Kursus Penyediaan Dokumen Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRARC)
31 January 2016	Introduction to RINA-IMarEST (The Way Forward to C.Eng) by First Admiral Adjunct Prof. Dato’ Ir. Hj. Ahmad Murad bin Hj. Omar, organized by Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
29–31 October 2015	Bengkel Pemurnian Audit EAC bagi Program Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan Nuklear, at Pulai Desaru Resort & Spa, Desaru, Johor, organized by Department of Energy Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
9–11 October 2015	Bengkel Perancangan AMTEC untuk Jaringan Industri, at Lexis Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, organized by Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
3 September 2015	Supervisory Orientation Course, organized by UTM Academic Leadership (UTMLead), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
30 August 2015	Basic E-Learning@UTM Course, organized by Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
26 August 2015	Workshop on Concept Mapping, organized by Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
18–19 August 2015	Bengkel Perancangan Strategik ke Arah Pemantapan KAI AMTEC 2016, at Felda Residence, Tanjung Leman, Mersing, Johor, organized by Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

SKPU 1243 Introduction to Engineering (2015/2016-1, 2016/2017-1)

SKPN 1243 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering (2015/2016-1, 2016/2017-1)

SKPU 1711 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory (2015/2016-2, 2016/2017-2)

SKPN2213 Nuclear Physics (2015/2016-2)

SKPN 3721 Nuclear Reactor Laboratory (2015/2016-2, 2016/2017-2, 2017/2018-2)

SKPN 4611 Nuclear Engineering Professional Practice (2015/2016-2, 2016/2017-2, 2017/2018-2)

SKPN 4834 Nuclear Engineering System and Design (2016/2017-2, 2017/2018-2)

SKPN 4133 Analytical Radiochemistry (2017/2018-1)

SKPU 2711 Thermodynamic and Materials Engineering Lab (2017/2018-1)

SKTN 1224 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering and Laboratory (2017/2018-2)

SKPN 4113 Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Management (2017/2018-2)

Organic Chemistry – AKAMIGAS Summer School Program (15 – 28 April 2018)

RESEARCH GRANTS

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
15 Aug. 2017 – 14 Aug. 2020 (Active)	Comprehensive investigation of heavy metal rejection mechanisms through filtration and ions kineticstudies on nanostructured boron nitride composite membrane, R.J130000.7846.4F981, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), RM 92,220.
1 July 2017 – 30 June 2019 (Active)	Surface Modification of Ion-Exchanged Resin to Enhance Radionuclides Removal from Reaktor TRIGA PUSPATI Coolant, Q.J130000.2546.16H46, Research University Grant (RUG) Tier 1, RM 40,000.
1 Jan. 2016 –31 Dec. 2018 (Active)	Synthesis, Preparation and Characterization of Boron Nitride Membrane for Sea Water Desalination, R.J090301.7846.4J200, Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE) Grant, RM 120,000
1 Oct. 2015 –31 Dec. 2016 (Completed)	Titanium Nanotubes Nanocomposite Hollow Fiber Membrane for Acid Gas Separation, Q.J130000.2742.02K04, Potential Academic Staff (PAS) Grant, RM 20,000
PROJECT MEMBER
1 April 2018 – 31 March 2021 (Active)	Water Quality Analysis for Desalination Plant, Q.J130000.2446.04G30, High Impact Research (HIR), RM 73,000. Mukhlis A. Rahman (10067)
1 Feb. 2018 – 31 Jan. 2020 (Active)	Thin Film Nanocomposite Incorporated with Silver/Titania Nanotube for Power Generation through Pressure Retarded Osmosis, Q.J130000.2546.18H35, Research University Grant (RUG) Tier 1, RM 50,000. Goh Pei Sean (10682)
1 April 2017–30 June 2017 (Completed)	Sustainable water supply through seawater desalination, R.J130000.7809.4L857, Translational Research Grant (TRG), RM 5,000,000. Ahmad Fauzi Ismail (6136)
1 Nov. 2016–30 April 2017 (Completed)	Pembekalan Sistem Rawatan Air Mudah Alih Osmosis Balikan bagi Merawat Air Laut di Endau, Johor, R.J130000.7809.4L200, SJT, RM 100,000. Ahmad Fauzi Ismail (6136)
1 Oct. 2016 – 30 Sept. 2016 (Completed)	Synthesis and Characterization of New Type of Hollow Fiber Nanocomposite Membrane with Coating Layer for Simultaneous Removal of Particles and Oxygen Enrichment, Q.J130000.2546.15H41, UTM Tier-1, RM 40,000. Lau Woei Jye (11833).
1 July. 2016 –31 Dec. 2017 (Completed)	Magnetic Recyclable g-C3N4/Fe3O4/GO Ternary Visible-light-driven Photocatalyst for Endocrine Disruptive Compounds Removal, Q.J130000.2546.13H65, UTM Tier-1, RM 50,000. Goh Pei Sean (10682)
15 Jan. 2016 –14 Jan. 2018 (Completed)	Electrospun Nanofiber Supported Thin Film Composite for CO2 Removal, Q.J130000.2446.03G43, Flagship Grant, RM 50,000. Goh Pei Sean (10682)
1 Jan. 2016 –31 Dec. 2018 (Active)	Titanium Nanotube/Polyvinylidene Fluoride Photocatalytic Nanocomposite Membrane for Colour Degradation of Aerobically Treated Palm Oil Milled Effluent, R.J090301.7809.4J204, Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE) Grant, RM 60,000. Ng Be Cheer (10809)
1 Jan. 2016 –31 Dec. 2018 (Active)	Nanocomposite Membrane for Separation of Oily Wastewater Pollutants, R.J090301.7809.4J195, Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE) Grant, RM 180,000. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Fauzi (6136)
1 Jan. 2016 –31 Dec. 2018 (Active)	Nanocomposite Membrane Grafted with Aminated Carbon Nanotubes for Inorganic Anions Detection Based on Planar Electromagnetic Sensor, R.J090301.7846.4J183, Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE) Grant, RM 113,000. Goh Pei Sean (10682)

SUPERVISORY

POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

PhD Students

Matric No.

Sessions

Title of Thesis

Asif Hafeez

(Co-supervisor)

PKK163064

Feb. 2017 – present

Nanocomposite Membrane for Separation of Oily Wastewater Pollutants

Masters Students	Matric No.	Sessions	Title of Thesis

Tang Chun Yu	MKKKA3AJA	Oct. 2016 – present	Preparation and characterization of boron nitride nanocomposite membranes for desalination
Mohamad Shahrul Azmi Marzuki	MKK163065	March 2017– present	Tailoring pore structure of hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets
Ang Jing Jing (Co-supervisor)	MMB163013	Oct. 2016 – present	Fabrication of flexible electronic using bio-based polymer/graphene composites
Rosyiela Azwa Roslan (Co-supervisor)	MKP163006	Feb. 2017 – present	Separation of CO2/CH4 and O2/N2 using hollow fiber composite membranes with outer surface coated by selective materials
Anis Syakila Abdul Razak	MKK173008	Sept. 2017 – present	Dye Removal by Boron Nitride Aerogel
Filzah Hazirah Jaffar	MKK173029	Sept. 2017 – present	Modification of Ion Exchange Resin for Radionuclides Removal from TRIGA Puspati Reactor Coolant System
Nor Akalili Ahmad	MLP173004	Sept. 2017 – present	Layer by Layer Thin Film Nanocomposite on Polyamide Layer for Produced Water Desalination

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS (FINAL YEAR PROJECTS)

Students	Matric No.	Sessions	Title of Thesis

Muhammad Shafiq Najemee Mohd Ariff	A12KP0053	Sept. 2015 – June 2016	Radioactive Investigation of NORM Sample from Different Types of Palm Oil Fertilizers Using High Resolution Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy
Husaini Roslan	A12KP0040	Sept. 2015 – June 2016	The Characteristics of Geiger Muller Dead-Time on Various Voltages and Continuous Operating Time Period
Mohamad Nizar Anuar	A12KP0042	Sept. 2015 – June 2016	Natural Radioactivity of Cement Manufactured in Malaysia
Filzah Hazirah Jaffar	A13KP0030	Sept. 2016 – June 2017	Characterization of Optically Stimulated Luminescence Dosimeter and thermoluminescence Dosimeter with Cobalt-60 Irradiation
Najaa Fadhilah Mohd Nasir	A13KP0089	Sept. 2016 – June 2017	Polymer/Boron Nitride Composites for Radiation Shielding
Muhammad Saiful Islam Haris	A13KP0083	Sept. 2016 – June 2017	Background Radiation Counting in Gamma Spectroscopy by Using Various Shielding Materials
Afiq Danial Bin Abd Rasid	A14KP0002	Sept. 2017 – present	Arduino Circuit Board for Radiation Monitoring
Muhammad Izzuan Bin Mohd Ghazali	A14KP0125	Sept. 2017 – present	Optimum Conditions of Ion-Exchanged Resin For Heavy Metal Ions Removal From Reactor TRIGA PUSPATI Coolant
Nur Athirah Binti Nordin	A14KP0087	Sept. 2017 – present	Investigation of shielding properties of boron nitride nanocomposite
Tan Xin Hui	A14KP0110	Sept. 2017 – present	Arduino Circuit Board for Radiation Monitoring

PUBLICATIONS

THESIS

Zulhairun Abdul Karim, Novel Layered Silicate Mixed Matrix Membrane for Gas Separation, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, PhD Thesis, 2014.
Zulhairun Abdul Karim, Effects of Sizes and Microwave Drying on the Yield of Citronella Oil by Hydro Distillation, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Bachelor Degree Thesis, 2010.

ISI JOURNALS

R.A. Roslan, W.J. Lau, D.B. Sakthivel, S. Khademi, A.K. Zulhairun, P.S. Goh, A.F. Ismail, K.C. Chong, S.O. Lai, Separation of CO₂/CH₄ and O₂/N₂ by polysulfone hollow fiber membranes: effects of membrane support properties and surface coating materials, Journal of Polymer Engineering. DOI: 10.1515/polyeng-2017-0272 (2018) (Impact factor 2015 = 0.631)
Alireza Samavati, Zahra Samavati, A.F. Ismail, M.H.D Othman, Mukhlis A. Rahman, A.K. Zulhairun, I.S. Amiri, Structural, optical and electrical evolution of Al and Ga co-doped ZnO/SiO 2/glass thin film: role of laser power density, RSC Advances 7(57) (2017) 35858-35868 (Impact factor 2015 = 3.108)
Kok Chung Chong, Soon Onn Lai, Woei Jye Lau, Hui San Thiam, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, A.K. Zulhairun, Fabrication and Characterization of Polysulfone Membranes Coated with Polydimethysiloxane for Oxygen Enrichment, Aerosol and Air Quality Research 17(10) (2017) (Impact factor 2015 = 2.606)
Alireza Samavati, Zahra Samavati, A.F. Ismail, M.H.D. Othman, M.A. Rahman, A.K. Zulhairun, Efficient Visible Photoluminescence from Self-Assembled Ge QDs Embedded in Silica Matrix, Chinese Physics Letters 34(6) (2017) 068102 (Impact factor 2015 = 0.927)
Irfana Moideen, Zulhairun Abdul Karim, Ananda Kulal, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, Fabrication of hollow fiber membrane encrusted with chitosan nanoparticle and Ag-loaded chitosan nanoparticle for dye rejection and antibiofouling nature, Under review. (Impact factor 2015 = 5.557)
A.K. Zulhairun, M.N. Subramaniam, S. Alireza, M.K.N. Ramli, M. Krishparao, P.S. Goh, A.F. Ismail, High-flux polysulfone mixed matrix hollow fiber membrane incorporating mesoporous titania nanotubes for gas separation, Separation and Purification Technology 180 (2017) 13–22 (Impact factor 2015 = 3.299)
R.S. Hebbar, A. M. Isloor, A. K. Zulhairun, M. S. Abdullah, and A. F. Ismail, Efficient treatment of hazardous reactive dye effluents through antifouling polyetherimide hollow fiber membrane embedded with functionalized halloysite nanotubes, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers. 72 (2017) 244 – 252. (Impact factor 2015 = 2.848)
Valeen Rashmi Pereira, Arun M. Isloor, A.K. Zulhairun, M.N. Subramaniam, W.J. Lau, A. F. Ismail, Preparation of polysulfone-based PANI–TiO2 nanocomposite hollow fiber membranes for industrial dye rejection applications, RSC Advanced, 6 (2016) 99764 – 99773 (Impact factor 2015 = 3.299)
A.K. Zulhairun, Z.G. Fachrurrazi, M. Nur Izwanne, and A.F. Ismail, Asymmetric hollow fiber membrane coated with polydimethylsiloxane-metal organic framework hybrid layer for gas separation, Separation and Purification Technology, 146 (2015) 85–93. (Impact factor 2015 = 3.299)
A.J. Kajekar, B.M. Dodamani, A. M. Isloor, A. K. Zulhairun, B. C. Ng, and A. F. Ismail, Preparation and Characterization of novel PSf/PVP/PANI-nanofiber nanocomposite hollow fiber ultrafiltration membranes and their possible applications for hazardous dye rejection. Desalination, 365 (2015) 117–125. (Impact factor 2015 = 4.412)
N.M. Ismail, A.F. Ismail, A. Mustafa, A.K. Zulhairun, N.A.H.M. Nordin, Enhanced carbon dioxide separation by polyethersulfone (PES) mixed matrix membranes deposited with clay, Journal of Polymer Engineering, 1 – 14. DOI: 10.1515/polyeng-2015-0048 (2015) (Impact factor 2015 = 0.631)
A.K. Zulhairun, B. C. Ng, A. F. Ismail, and R. Surya Murali, Production of Mixed Matrix Hollow Fiber Membrane for CO₂/CH₄ separation. Separation and Purification Technology, 137 (2014) 1–12. (Impact factor 2015 = 3.299)
A.K. Zulhairun and A. F. Ismail, The role of layered silicate loadings and their dispersion states on the gas separation performance of mixed matrix membrane. Journal of Membrane Science, 468 (2014) 20–30. (Impact factor 2015 = 5.557)
A.K. Zulhairun A. F. Ismail, T. Matsuura, M. S. Abdullah and A. Mustafa, Asymmetric mixed matrix membrane incorporating organically modiﬁed clay particle for gas separation. Chemical Engineering Journal, 241 (2014) 495–503. (Impact factor 2015 = 5.310)
A.K. Zulhairun A. F. Ismail, A. Mustafa, Asymmetric Polysulfone-Cloisite 15A^® nanocomposite membrane for gas separation, Jurnal Teknologi. 69:9 (2014) 61–65.

BOOK CHAPTERS

A.K. Zulhairun, A. Hafeez, A.F. Ismail, Chapter 1 – The Fabrication of Carbon-Based Polymer Nanocomposite, Carbon-Based Polymer Nanocomposites for Environmental and Energy Applications, Elsevier 2018.
A.K. Zulhairun, M.S. Ismail, A.F. Ismail, Chapter 1 – Graphene and CNT Technology, Membrane Desalination Systems the Next Generation, Elsevier 2018.
A.K. Zulhairun, P.S. Goh, A.F. Ismail, Chapter 12 – Nanocomposite Membranes for Heavy Metal Removal from Wastewater, Nanocomposites for Pollution Control, Pan Standford Publishing, Singapore, 2018.
A.K. Zulhairun, N. Yusof, W.N.W. Salleh, F. Aziz, A.F. Ismail, Chapter 8 – Advanced Membrane Materials for CO2 Separation from Natural Gas, Membrane Technology for CO2 Sequestration, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, 2018.

PROCEEDING/CONFERENCES

F. Ismail, M.A. Rahman, M.H.D. Othman, J. Jaafar, W.N.W. Salleh, A.K. Zulhairun, RECENT ADVANCES IN MEMBRANE RESEARCH FOR WATER & WASTEWATER TREATMENT IN AMTEC UTM: Development of Photocatalytic Membranes for EDC Removal, International Workshop on Membrane in Kobe (IWMK) 2017, Kobe University, 28 November 2017.
F. Ismail, A.K. Zulhairun, Photocatalytic Membrane for Degradation of Contaminants of Emerging Concern, ACS Global Innovation Imperatives Forum 2017, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, UTM, 20 November 2017.
F. Ismail, A.K. Zulhairun, MEMBRANE FOR SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT: Emerging Opportunities and Solutions for Desalination and Wastewater Treatment, The 13^th International Conference on Membrane Science and Technology (MST) 2017, Patra Jasa Hotel, Semarang, Indonesia. 15-16^th November 2017.
K. Zulhairun, M.N. Subramaniam, S. Alireza, M.K.N. Ramli, M. Krishparao, A.F. Ismail, High-flux polysulfone-titania nanotubes mixed matrix hollow fiber membrane for CO2 removal, Poster presentation in Workshop on CO₂ Capture and Utilisation, Pullman Hotel Kuala Lumpur, 6-8 February 2017.
F. Ismail, A.K. Zulhairun, Impact and Contribution of University R&D Towards a Better Life, Plenary talk in International Conference on Information Technology and Engineering Application 2015, Universitas Bina Darma, Palembang, South-Sumatera, Indonesia, 20-21 February, 2015
K. Zulhairun, A.F. Ismail, A. Mustafa, Asymmetric Polysulfone-Cloisite 15A^® nanocomposite membrane for gas separation, Oral Presentation in 11^th International Conference on Membrane Science and Technology (MST) 2013, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 27-29 August 2013.