RESEARCH · SCHOLARSHIP · IMPACT
Research, counted and connected
A concise view of the scholarship, funding and people shaping a research programme that connects semiconductor physics with sustainable technologies.
THE RESEARCH PROGRAMME · AT A GLANCEDocumented academic record · August 2026
PUBLICATIONS
H-INDEX
CITATIONS
SCIENTIST RECOGNITION
FIVE CONNECTED RESEARCH CHAPTERS
From materials physics to meaningful technology
Semiconductor Nanowires
InP · III–V compounds · crystal structure · carrier dynamics
Functional Nanostructures & Devices
ZnO · InSb · thin films · sensors · optoelectronics
Energy Harvesting
ZnO → PENG → TENG → hybrid and self-powered systems
Sustainable Functional Materials
Photocatalysis · graphene · waste-derived carbon · remediation
Green Hydrogen & Future Energy
NiCu · HER/OER · water splitting · experiment + DFT
SEMINANO · CURRENT RESEARCH COMMUNITYVerified against the documented supervision record
RESEARCHERS
RESEARCHERS
RESEARCH PROJECTS
RESEARCHER
COMMUNITY MEMBERS
SUPERVISION ACROSS THE ACADEMIC JOURNEY
People developed, knowledge multiplied
A documented research-training record spanning doctoral, master’s and undergraduate supervision from 2003 to the present.
CURRENT FEATURED RESEARCH FUNDING
RM279,000Two active, independently led research programmesCONTACT & COLLABORATION
Let’s connect through research, education and impact
Enquiries relating to semiconductor nanostructures, functional materials, sustainable energy, researcher development, STEM and academic collaboration are welcome.
ACADEMIC & RESEARCH ENQUIRIES
suriati@upm.edu.my ↗Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Suriati Paiman
Department of Physics · Faculty of Science
Universiti Putra Malaysia
43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
PhysicistMaterials ScientistProfessional Technologist
ASSOC. PROF. TS. DR.
SURIATI
PAIMAN
Department of Physics · Faculty of Science
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Advancing semiconductor nanostructures, functional materials and sustainable energy technologies through research, education and leadership.
Semiconductor PhysicsNanostructuresFunctional MaterialsSensorsEnergy HarvestingGreen Hydrogen
HEADSemiconductor Physics & Devices Laboratory
GROUP LEADSEMINANO
FOUNDER & CHAIRUPMSTEM
RESEARCH ASSOCIATEFNDL · ION2, UPM
PROFESSIONALIEEE STEM Champion
RESEARCH IMPACT · SCHOLARLY FOOTPRINT
A research-led academic portfolio
Current scholarly metrics now sit alongside the documented publication record and the latest verified international recognition.
Metrics accessed · 17 August 202630Google Scholar h-index23 since 2021 · accessed 17 August 2026
3,250Google Scholar citations1,782 since 2021 · accessed 17 August 2026
84journal publications documentedAcademic record · July 2026
Top 5%World’s Top 5% Scientists2025 SciRank Global Registry · Verified
CORE RESEARCH STORY
From semiconductor nanowires to sustainable energy
The research programme did not change direction abruptly. Each chapter grew from a capability established in the one before it: understanding materials, controlling properties, developing function and widening purpose.
CHAPTER 01
Semiconductor Nanowires
My research foundation was established at the Australian National University through III–V semiconductor nanowires, particularly InP. The work connected growth conditions with morphology, crystal phase, optical behaviour and carrier dynamics.
THE SCIENTIFIC QUESTION
How can nanoscale growth and structure be controlled to tune physical and optoelectronic behaviour?
PUBLICATIONS
Scholarship as an evolving scientific argument
Selected landmark papers show the research trajectory. The documented record below provides a searchable evidence layer rather than an uninterrupted bibliography.
PUBLICATION LANDSCAPE
Growth across three research decades
Counts are derived from 84 documented journal entries as at July 2026.
LANDMARK PUBLICATIONS
Representative work across the journey
The effect of V/III ratio and catalyst particle size on the crystal structure and optical properties of InP nanowires
Nanotechnology 20, 225606
Why this work matters
Established growth–structure–property relationships that underpin the early nanowire research programme.
Growth temperature and V/III ratio effects on the morphology and crystal structure of InP nanowires
Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 43, 445402
Why this work matters
Clarified how growth parameters govern morphology and crystal phase in III–V nanowires.
Ultralow surface recombination velocity in InP nanowires probed by terahertz spectroscopy
Nano Letters 12(10), 5325–5330
Why this work matters
Demonstrated favourable carrier behaviour in InP nanowires through advanced ultrafast spectroscopy.
Effects of growth rate on InP nanowires morphology and crystal structure
Journal of Crystal Growth 383, 100–105
Why this work matters
Connected growth rate directly with nanowire form and crystal quality—a core doctoral research contribution.
Carrier thermalization dynamics in single zincblende and wurtzite InP nanowires
Nano Letters 14(12), 7153–7160
Why this work matters
Extended the research from growth and structure to phase-dependent carrier dynamics.
Room temperature ammonia sensor using side-polished optical fiber coated with graphene/polyaniline nanocomposite
Optical Materials Express 7(6), 1858–1870
Why this work matters
Shows the translation of functional nanomaterials into room-temperature optical sensing.
Sensing mechanism of an optimized room-temperature optical hydrogen gas sensor made of zinc oxide thin films
Journal of Materials Research and Technology 9(5), 10624–10634
Why this work matters
Linked thin-film materials behaviour with the mechanism and performance of hydrogen sensing.
A review on photovoltaic and nanogenerator hybrid system
Materials Today Energy 20, 100772
Why this work matters
Synthesised the emerging case for complementary energy harvesting in hybrid architectures.
Controlled growth of semiconducting ZnO nanorods for piezoelectric energy harvesting-based nanogenerators
Nanomaterials 13(6)
Why this work matters
Connected controlled ZnO growth with measurable piezoelectric energy-harvesting function.
Coconut waste to green nanomaterial: large scale synthesis of N-doped graphene nanosheets
Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects 36
Why this work matters
Demonstrated a pathway from agricultural waste to scalable functional nanomaterials.
Hybrid photovoltaics cell with triboelectric nanogenerator: Overcoming energy availability limits and reducing optical scattering losses
Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy, e70046
Why this work matters
Advances the programme towards hybrid systems that address intermittency and device-level energy availability.
MXene anchored nanostructured nickel phosphide as an efficient photocatalyst for the UV assisted photodegradation of Reactive black-5 dye
Surfaces and Interfaces, 108835
Why this work matters
Represents the programme’s recent convergence of nanostructured catalysts and environmental remediation.
COMPLETE PUBLICATION RECORD
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RESEARCH PROJECTS & GRANTS
Flagship programmes as research stories
Projects are presented through the scientific problem, capability being built, people involved and the pathway to output and impact. Technical details are withheld where intellectual-property protection is in progress.
CURRENT · FRGS 2023–2026RM179,000
Confidential energy-harvesting innovation
An original research and innovation project currently undergoing patent filing.
CONFIDENTIAL · PATENT FILING IN PROGRESS
Materials, processes, device design and technical evidence are temporarily withheld until a patent filing number is secured.
- ROLE
- Principal investigator
- STATUS
- Intellectual-property protection in progress
CURRENT · GPB 2025–2027RM100,000
NiCu electrocatalysts for scalable hydrogen water splitting
How can composition, deposition and interface chemistry improve HER/OER performance and stability?
NiCu electrodeposition→CV · EIS · stability→DFT modelling→Electrolyzer capability
View project evidence
- ROLE
- Project leader
- COLLABORATION
- Continued capability building with the Australian National University
- PEOPLE
- MSc and FYP experiment–theory development
- OUTPUT PATHWAY
- Electrochemical performance · modelling · IP and publication development
FOUNDATIONAL PROGRAMME
III–V semiconductor nanowires
Research leadership through TWAS, RUGS, FRGS and ERGS projects on growth, crystal structure, optical properties and device potential.
FUNCTIONAL DEVICES
ZnO, InSb and optical sensing
Project-led capability in thin films, nanowire growth, optical-fibre transducers, piezoelectric response and nanogenerators.
COLLABORATIVE EXPANSION
Sustainable materials
Collaborative programmes in photocatalysis, sustainable carbon, graphene, energy storage and environmental applications.
RESEARCH LEADERSHIP
Building research capability
Leadership is expressed through the environments, networks and people that make sustained scientific work possible.
HEAD OF LABORATORY
Semiconductor Physics & Devices Laboratory
Makmal Fizik Semikonduktor dan Peranti
The laboratory supports research in semiconductor materials, functional nanostructures, devices, sensing, energy harvesting and emerging sustainable-energy technologies—while developing students and researchers through hands-on scientific work.
RESEARCH GROUP
SEMINANO
Group Lead
Semiconductor Nanostructures and Devices Group
RESEARCH LEADERSHIP ECOSYSTEMMaterialsDevicesPeopleNetworks
INSTITUTE NETWORK
FNDL · ION2
Research Associate
Functional Nanotechnology Devices Laboratory
RESEARCHER DEVELOPMENT
People are the multiplier
A research community developed through purposeful supervision, collaborative investigation and the progression from scientific curiosity to independent scholarly contribution.
Research question→Methods & judgement→Independent researcher→Knowledge contribution
CURRENT POSTGRADUATE, UNDERGRADUATE & POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS
The people shaping today’s research
Che Syazana Binti Che Ab Razak
Shamsu Abu Bakar
Growth optimisation of zinc oxide nanorods and analysis of their piezoelectric properties.
ZnO nanorods · piezoresponse force microscopyNur Aqilah Zamri
Density functional theory modelling of NiCu electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction.
DFT · adsorption energetics · experiment–theory correlationZaib
Membrane materials for water filtration and improved water-treatment applications.
Membrane materials · water filtrationNur Farah Afiqah Binti Asmadi
Specific absorption rate and absorbed power density from C-band and millimetre-wave signals.
SAR · absorbed power density · fabricated phantomNur Izzati Thaqifah Binti Samsol Bahari
Near-infrared spectral detection of formalin in fish using gold nanorods as a sensing layer.
NIR spectroscopy · gold nanorods · food-safety sensingNur Arina Nadhirah Binti Ismail
NiCu electrocatalyst optimisation for hydrogen and oxygen evolution.
Electrodeposition · electrochemistry · design of experimentsNor Farzana Binti Abdul Salim
Dr Muhammad Faheem
Advanced catalytic and energy-storage nanostructures, with documented peer-reviewed research outputs.
Materials synthesis · collaboration · publicationSUPERVISION EVIDENCE · 2003–PRESENT
A documented academic lineage
Open a category to explore the complete supervision record. Student identification numbers are intentionally not displayed.
Doctoral supervisionDoctoral candidates, graduates and completed non-graduating research attachments15 records +
Main supervisor
OngoingChe Syazana Binti Che Ab Razak
Main supervisor
OngoingShamsu Abu Bakar
Growth optimisation of zinc oxide nanorods and piezoresponse force microscopy
Co-supervisor
Graduated 2026Azlinda Binti Abu Bakar
Flexible thick-film gas sensor using graphite interdigitated electrodes
Co-supervisor
Graduated 2024Safwan Zaini
Quantum-dot/nanowire core–shell structures
Co-supervisor
Graduated 2025Ramsundar
Development of triboelectric nanogenerators · Taylor’s University
Co-supervisor
Graduated 2022Al-Khabet Mohhammed Majeed Mohhammed
Palladium-coated nanocomposites on tapered optical fibres for hydrogen sensing
Co-supervisor
Graduated 2015Arafat A.A. Shabaneh
Ultrasensitive ammonia sensing with nanostructured tapered optical fibres
Co-supervisor
Graduated 2017Aeshah Salem Nizar
Synthesis and characterisation of CdSe and ZnSe nanoparticles
Co-supervisor
Graduated 2017Ahmad Lateef Khalaf
Nanostructures for gas sensors
Co-supervisor
Graduated 2017Batool Eneaze Bandar
Synthesis of porous silicon nanostructures
Co-supervisor
Graduated 2020Saman Azhari
Nanotechnology
Co-supervisor
Graduated 2019Mutia Suhaibah Binti Abdullah
Morphology and dielectric properties of strontium titanate
Co-supervisor
Graduated 2019Maharaz Mohammed Nasir
Microwave synthesis and characterisation of ZnS and PbS nanoparticles
Main supervisor · non-graduating
Research completed 2023Isa Ajibade
Biomass-derived activated-carbon nanostructures for supercapacitor devices
Main supervisor · non-graduating
Research completed 2024Mohammed Mustapha Idris
ZnO–TeO₂ thin-film real-time X-ray dosimeter
Master’s supervisionCurrent researchers, graduates and the accurately documented withdrawn record17 records +
Main supervisor
Graduated 2017Azelah Bt Kharudin
Morphology and structure of electrodeposited indium antimonide nanowires
Main supervisor
Graduated 2018Siti Noor Aliffah Binti Mustaffa
RF-sputtered zinc oxide thin films for optical hydrogen sensing
Main supervisor
Graduated 2019Nurul Assikin Binti Ariffin
High-quality sputtered germanium layers for multijunction applications
Main supervisor
Graduated 2019Intan Nur Ain Bt Arifin @ Mohd Ripin
Electrical properties of electrodeposited indium antimonide nanowires
Main supervisor
Graduated 2019Osamah Ali Fayyadh
Transport properties of indium antimonide nanowires
Main supervisor
WithdrawnTalal Mansoori
Nanoparticle-enhanced cement for construction materials
Main supervisor
OngoingNur Aqilah Zamri
Density functional theory modelling of NiCu electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution
Co-supervisor
OngoingZaib
Membranes for water filtration
Co-supervisor
OngoingNur Farah Afiqah Binti Asmadi
Specific absorption rate and absorbed power density of C-band and millimetre-wave signals
Co-supervisor
OngoingNur Izzati Thaqifah Binti Samsol Bahari
NIR spectroscopy and gold nanorods for formalin detection in fish
Co-supervisor
GraduatedAimi Adibah Yusof
Imaging for medical physics applications
Co-supervisor
GraduatedAlfaedi Rishaa Atallah A
Residential solar photovoltaic systems and social perception in Saudi Arabia
Co-supervisor
Graduated 2014Rafidah Binti Hassan
Dielectric properties of mechanically alloyed nickel–zinc ferrite nanoparticles
Co-supervisor
Graduated 2014Saad Hayatu Girei
Graphene-coated tapered optical-fibre ethanol sensors
Co-supervisor
Graduated 2015Manal Ahmed Hashem
Thermal synthesis and characterisation of nickel oxide nanoparticles
Co-supervisor
Graduated 2018Noradira Suhaimie
Microwave-field research
Co-supervisor
Graduated 2018Syarifah Aloyah Syed Husin
Q-switched thulium-doped fibre laser using sputtered ZnO-coated fibre tapers
Undergraduate research supervisionFinal-year and undergraduate research projects supervised from 2003 onwards52 records +
Main supervisor
Graduated 2003Shah Rizal B. Mohd. Yusof
Designing a variable power supply
Main supervisor
Graduated 2003Nadia Bte Kosnin
Advanced materials and SiGe devices
Main supervisor
Graduated 2005Pua Loo Sing
Structure of RF-sputtered amorphous carbon thin films
Main supervisor
Graduated 2005Soo Kok Hang
Ellipsometry of RF-sputtered amorphous carbon thin films
Main supervisor
Graduated 2005Maria Mariani Jaberi
Composition and microstructure of amorphous carbon films
Main supervisor
Graduated 2005Diyana Daud
Semiconductor nanostructure research: past, present and future
Main supervisor
Graduated 2005Verawati Wahid
Silicon–germanium materials and devices
Main supervisor
Graduated 2005Norhidayah
Optical characterisation of RF-sputtered amorphous carbon thin films
Main supervisor
Graduated 2005Maizatul
Structural characterisation of RF-sputtered amorphous carbon thin films
Main supervisor
Graduated 2012Nurfazliana Binti Hasanudin
Growth-rate effects on InP nanowire crystal structure
Main supervisor
Graduated 2012Azelah Bt. Kharudin @ Khairudin
Pre-growth annealing effects on InP nanowire crystal structure
Main supervisor
Graduated 2012Hasnani Abd. Rahman @ Abd. Wahab
InP nanowire growth on (100) substrates
Main supervisor
Graduated 2012Asma Bte Mustafa
InP nanowire growth morphology on (110) substrates
Main supervisor
Graduated 2013Nur Azizah Binti Sawi
Pre-growth annealing and InP nanowire growth directions
Main supervisor
Graduated 2013Syaza Rosalina Bte Rosli
Pre-growth annealing and indium phosphide nanowire crystal structure
Main supervisor
Graduated 2013Nor Nadhirah Bte Che Muda
Electrical conductivity of zincblende and wurtzite InP nanowires
Main supervisor
Graduated 2013Nur Ain Bte Mohd Saat
Raman signals from zincblende and wurtzite InP nanowires
Main supervisor
Graduated 2015Nur Syafiqah Binti Mansor
Pressure and power effects on RF-sputtered germanium layers
Main supervisor
Graduated 2015Afifah Binti Mustafakamal
Template-assisted electrodeposition of InSb nanowires
Main supervisor
Graduated 2015Seri Haini Sulastri Binti Zulkepli
Template-assisted electrodeposition of InSb nanowires
Main supervisor
Graduated 2015Fathiah Syazana Bt Mohamed Shuhaimi
Annealing and sputtering parameters of zinc oxide thin films
Main supervisor
Graduated 2015Nurulaini Binti Shamsuddin
Template-assisted electrodeposition of InSb nanowires
Main supervisor
Graduated 2015Nurul Fahana Amilia Binti Rosman
Annealing-temperature effects on RF-sputtered germanium layers
Main supervisor
Graduated 2016Siti Nor Najia Ibrahim
Deposition time and electrical properties of InSb nanowires
Main supervisor
Graduated 2016Nur Syaza Syamira Binti Mohd Fikri
Diameter-dependent electrical properties of InSb nanowires
Main supervisor
Graduated 2017Syaza Bte Lokman
Integrated STEM module and model on motion graphs
Main supervisor
Graduated 2017Nur Hilda Ruslin
Tuning InSb nanowire morphology through conductive-layer conditions
Main supervisor
Graduated 2017Siti Hajarnur Binti Shaaris
Optical properties of zinc oxide thin films
Main supervisor
Graduated 2018Muhammad Nur Iman Ghazali
Microwave and conventional growth of ZnO nanowires on silicon
Main supervisor
Graduated 2018Ammar Izmi
ZnO seed layers for nanowire growth on glass substrates
Main supervisor
Graduated 2018Nur Amalina Syahirah Bt Mohd Idris
Optical gas sensing with zinc oxide nanowires on optical fibres
Main supervisor
Graduated 2018Siti Shahirah Kardi
ZnO nanowires for nanogenerator applications
Main supervisor
Graduated 2018Toh Hui Ling
Optical properties of ZnO nanowires for nanogenerators
Main supervisor
Graduated 2018Toh Choon Beng
Electrical properties of ZnO nanowires for nanogenerators
Main supervisor
Graduated 2019Naimah Khalid
Piezoelectric effects in ZnO nanowires
Main supervisor
Graduated 2020Siti Nurnadiah Binti Mohd Aris
HMTA and the structural properties of chemically grown ZnO nanowires
Main supervisor
Graduated 2020Zaidatul Hanis Binti Azmi
Seed-layer thickness and sol–gel-grown ZnO nanowires
Main supervisor
Graduated 2020Ainie Mardia Binti Mohd Fadil
Intelligent automatic pet feeder with mobile-app control
Main supervisor
Graduated 2021Siti Noorul Nadhirah Binti Zamrus
Growth chemistry, optical response and surface plasmons of ZnO nanowires
Main supervisor
Graduated 2021Alwani Ibrahim
Growth-time effects on the optical and plasmonic properties of ZnO nanowires
Main supervisor
Graduated 2022Fazlin
Completed undergraduate research project
Main supervisor
Graduated 2022Nik Nur Syafiqah
Completed undergraduate research project
Main supervisor
Graduated 2022Nur Syakirah Ghani
Completed undergraduate research project
Main supervisor
Graduated 2022Iffah
Completed undergraduate research project
Main supervisor
Graduated 2023Nur Hazirah Hamidi
Completed undergraduate research project
Main supervisor
Graduated 2024Zuliana Bt Zulkifli
Completed undergraduate research project
Main supervisor
Graduated 2024Muhammad Nizar Bin Abd Halim
Completed undergraduate research project
Main supervisor
Graduated 2024Nuraini Binti Mansor
Completed undergraduate research project
Main supervisor
Graduated 2026Nurdiyanah Binti Mohamed Nazar
Completed undergraduate research project
Main supervisor
Graduated 2026Nur Izzah Binti Ismail
Completed undergraduate research project
Main supervisor
Ongoing · expected 2027Nur Arina Nadhirah Binti Ismail
NiCu electrocatalysts for hydrogen and oxygen evolution
Main supervisor
Ongoing · expected 2027Nor Farzana Binti Abdul Salim
Totals represent documented supervisory records, not claims of completed degrees. The doctoral record includes two non-graduating research attachments; the master’s record includes one withdrawn candidature.
COLLABORATION
Knowledge grows through collaboration
The strongest collaborations are shown as longitudinal capability-building stories, not as a wall of logos.
FLAGSHIP INTERNATIONAL STORY
Australian National University
A relationship that began with doctoral research and continues to expand scientific capability.
01Doctoral researchIII–V semiconductor nanowires
→02Scientific networkGrowth, structure, optics and carrier physics
→03Academic engagementDepartmental visitor and sabbatical research
→04Future energyNiCu catalysts, water splitting and electrolyzer capability
NANOCAT · Universiti Malaya
Nanomaterials, MOF hybrids, photocatalysis, shared characterisation expertise, publications and grant activities.
Taylor’s University
Collaborative research and researcher development in TENG, hybrid energy and functional materials.
STEMSEL · Adelaide
STEM, IoT, teachers, students and community engagement, including work connected with Pulau Carey.
INDUSTRY-INFORMED SEMICONDUCTOR EDUCATION
Connecting physics with manufacturing reality
Professional exposure and training help translate fundamental concepts into the language of fabrication, manufacturing, process control and industry expectations. These are presented as professional learning relationships—not automatically as formal research collaborations.
Solid-State Physics→Semiconductor Devices→Fabrication→Manufacturing
PHYSICS→PURPOSE→PLANET
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Physics → Purpose → Planet
I became an academic because I believe education is noble work. Knowledge should benefit ourselves and society. Teaching physics goes beyond equations and technology.
I want students to learn with jiwa, ihsan, judgement and responsibility—to remain thoughtful human beings in an increasingly AI-driven world, recognise their amanah as khalifah Allah, and use knowledge for the benefit of humanity.
UnderstandConnectCreateQuestionContributeCare
ILMU · IHSAN · AMANAH
TEACHING RECORD
A coherent pathway through physics and materials
The main portfolio clusters teaching by intellectual domain; the complete course record remains in the evidence layer.
Fundamental PhysicsSolid State & Materials PhysicsSemiconductor PhysicsSemiconductor DevicesSemiconductor TechnologyNanoscience & NanotechnologyLaboratory & Research TrainingFinal-Year / Mini Projects
View full teaching record →TEACHING INNOVATION
From digital access to thoughtful learning design
The evolution is not defined by technology alone, but by how each tool strengthens understanding, evidence, judgement and human responsibility.
01Classroom
02Moodle
03PutraMOOC
04Alternative assessment
05Crystal Structure AR
06Teaching videos
07Industry-informed learning
08ESD integration
09Interactive course Studios
10AI-supported learning
Crystal Structure AR
Visualising three-dimensional structures to support spatial reasoning in solid-state physics.
PN Junction · Dam Haji
A locally meaningful analogy developed to strengthen conceptual access and alternative assessment.
Solid State Physics Studio
Interactive explorers, practice, assessment and Physics for Planetary Health in one coherent learning identity.
Explore teaching videos →STEM LEADERSHIP · 2014–PRESENT
From outreach to ecosystem
A sustained story of founding, building, institutionalising, expanding, recognising and maintaining STEM capacity.
2014FOUNDED
STEM initiative at UPM
A university-based platform connecting expertise with schools, teachers and communities.
UPMSTEMBUILT & INSTITUTIONALISED
Identity, platform and UPM IP
Founder and Chair; development of the UPMSTEM identity and institutional presence.
SCHOOLSEXPANDED
Teachers, learners and communities
100 Kuasa Tiga, 100 Scientists to School, PGSM advisory work and Pulau Carey engagement.
GLOBALCONNECTED & RECOGNISED
STEMSEL · IEEE
International connection and recognition as an IEEE STEM Champion.
TODAYSUSTAINED
STEM for Planetary Health
Scientific literacy, technology and responsibility converging towards sustainable communities.
ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP
From course decisions to institutional transformation
Academic governance is strongest when policy, curriculum, teaching, assessment and evidence remain connected.
COURSEDesign & assessment→PROGRAMMEReview & alignment→DEPARTMENTHead, Physics · 2019–2023→UNIVERSITYCommittees & governance→TRANSFORMATIONMQF · ESD · competency evidence
MQF · ESD · SDG CURRICULUM IMPACT
It is not enough to say sustainability is taught.
We need to determine how students demonstrate the relevant competencies—and how those competencies can be meaningfully measured.
Renewal of MQF expectations required UPM programmes to reassess curricula and the integration of ESD and SDG-related competencies. Work through the UPM ESD Task Force and curriculum review connects expectations with learning activities, assessment and evidence.
MQF renewal↓Curriculum review↓ESD / SDG integration↓Competency mapping↓Teaching & assessment↓Evidence of student competency
RECOGNITION
Selected evidence of academic contribution
Awards, professional standing, appointments and nominations are separated so that each form of recognition is represented accurately.
Research
World’s Top 5% Scientists
2025 SciRank Global Registry · Top 5% (Verified) · Global rank #1,148,293 · issued 9 July 2026
View verified certificate ↗Leadership
Bulan Akademia Putra UPM
Outstanding contribution to academic leadership development and excellence · CADe-Lead UPM
Research
ITEX Gold Medal · Irradisol
Co-researcher · 35th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition
Research
iSAMN Silver Award
Synthesis and Optical Properties of MOFs Nanohybrids
Professional
IEEE STEM Champion
IEEE TryEngineering · international professional recognition
Appointments
World Class Professor
Universiti Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
Research
Excellent Researcher Award
Research Associate recognition · ITMA, UPM
Teaching
MTE STEM Teaching Innovation · Gold
National STEM Movement
Teaching
MTE STEM Mentor–Mentee · Silver
National STEM Movement
Research
Vice-Chancellor’s Fellowship Award
Arts and Creativity · Research and Innovation category · UPM
Teaching
Putra InnoCreative Competition · Gold
PICTL · Universiti Putra Malaysia
Teaching
Best InnoCreative · Alternative Assessment
Innovative Pedagogy recognition · PICTL
Teaching
Crystal Structure AR · Bronze
Invention, Innovation & Design on e-Learning · IIUM
PROFESSIONAL & IEEE ENGAGEMENT
A professional journey alongside academic work
Professional engagement extends academic service into networks that support standards, inclusion, mentorship and STEM capacity.
IEEE engagement→Women in Engineering leadership→IEEE Senior Member→IEEE STEM Champion
Ts.Professional Technologist · MBOTSMIEEESenior Member · IEEEExternalAcademic evaluation & thesis examination
NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
Recent milestones
Designed for regular evidence-based updatesPatent filing in progress
Technical details remain confidential until the filing number is secured.
MXene-based catalytic materials
New work in Surfaces and Interfaces on photocatalytic dye degradation.
Green-hydrogen programme underway
NiCu catalyst optimisation with experiment–DFT integration.
PLANETARY HEALTH
The purpose towards which the work increasingly converges
Planetary Health is not presented as though it has always been the formal research field. It is the broader purpose connecting current research, education, leadership and engagement.
Semiconductors · TENG · Green hydrogen · Sustainable materials
Physics · Students · Industry relevance · Digital innovation
PHYSICS → PURPOSE → PLANETPLANETARY
PLANETARY
HEALTH
People · Planet · Future Generations
Curriculum · MQF · ESD · SDG · Competency evidence
STEM · Community · Industry · Collaboration
Ilmu→Ihsan→Amanah→Khalifah→Planetary Health
LEGACY
What I hope to leave behind
“When the time eventually comes for me to leave UPM, I hope what remains is more than a record of publications, grants, positions or awards.
I hope some of the knowledge I shared continues to be useful. I hope the students I taught carry something meaningful from our time together. I hope the programmes and academic initiatives I helped build continue to grow, and that the people I worked with remember that I cared about what we were trying to achieve.
Perhaps that is the legacy I value most—not simply having been here, but having contributed something that continues to matter after I am no longer here.”