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Curriculum Vitae
I.
Personal Particulars
Name: Azlan Ariffin
II.
A.
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Year
1991
Degree
Bachelor of Technology
Discipline
Polymer Science
University
Universiti Sains
Malaysia
1998
Doctor of Philosophy
Polymer Science
De Monfort
University, leicester,
United Kingdom
B.
Titles of postgraduate thesis written
THERMAL AND CATALYTIC DEGRADATIONOF OF VINYL CHLORIDE HOMOPOLYMER AND
COPOLYMER LEADING TO COLOUR DEVELOPMENT
III. Work Experience
Year
1991
R & D Officer
Position
Field of Work
Research
and
Development
1998
Lecturer
Polymer Science
2004
Senior lecturer
Polymer engineering
Place of Work
Malaysian
Calcium
Corporation,
Shah
Alam.
Universiti
Sains
Malaysia
Universiti
Sains
malaysia
IV. Main Current Research Areas (Please list a maximum of three)
1.
Mechanical, Rheological and hygrothermal behaviour of filler reinforced plastic composites
2.
Supercritical fluid extraction.
3.
Water soluble polymer – organic polyelectrolytes for the treatment of industrial waste and
waste water.
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RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION
1.1
Publication of Research
A.
Research Book/Monograph/PhD thesis
1.
B.
Azlan Ariffin, 1998, Thermal And Catalytic Degradation Of Vinyl Chloride Homopolymer And
Copolymer Leading To Colour Development, 216 pgs.
International
1. S.M. Sapuan, H.H. Masjuki, A.Azlan, The use of palm oil as diesel fuel substitute,
Power and Energy Part A, Proc Inst Mech Engrs Vol 210 (1996) 47-53
Journal Of
2. Aludin M.S., Ariffin A., Hashim A. S., Shirahama H., Yasuda , H., ,(1998), Synthesis And
Characterisation of Cyclic Carbonate/ Lactone Random Stereocopolymers , Regional
Conference On Polymeric Materials ’98; Penang, Malaysia
3. Siriwardena S, Ismail H, Ariffin A and Ishiaku US, (2000) Land Development and
Sustainable Bio Resources : A comparative Study of White Rice Husk Ash and Silica Filled
EPDM Rubber, The Third Regional IMT-GT UNINET Conference : IMT-GT 2000 ; Medan
Indonesia .
4. Z.A Mohd Ishak, A.Ariffin and R. Senawi, (2001), Effect of Hygrothermal Ageing and a
Silane Coupling Agent on the Tensile Properties of Injection Moulded Short Glass Fiber
Reinforced Poly(Butylene Terephtalate) Composites, European Polymer Journal , Vol 37
1635-1647.
5. I.S. Md. Zaidul, A Abd. Karim, D.M.A. Manan, B.M.N. Mohd. Azemi, A.K. Mohd. Omar, A.
Azlan, Nik Norulaini N.A. (2001), Textural Properties of Sago Starch and Wheat Flour
Mixtures , , The International Symposium on Sago 2001, Tsukuba, Japan
6. H P S Abdul Khalil, H Ismail, M N Ahmad, A Ariffin, K Hassan, (April 2001), The effect of
various anhydride modifications on mechanical properties and water absorption of oil palm
empty fruit bunches reinforced polyester composite Polymer International
Vol: 50, 4, 395402
7. I.S. Md Zaidul, A.Abd. Karim, D.M.A. Manan, A.Ariffin, Nik Norulaini, N.A. and A.K.
Mohd Omar, (2002 ), Study of Rheological Profile Analysis Related to Texture for Mixtures
of Sago-Wheat Gel., , International Journal of Food Properties, Vol. 5 (3), 585-598.
8. Ariffin, A. , Raid S. A. S., Abdul Kadir, M.O., (2002), Synthetic polyelectrolytes of varying
Charge Densities But Similar Molar Mass Based On Acrylamide And Their Applications On
Palm Oil Mill Effluent Treatment,
Regional Symposium on Chemical Engineering
(RSCH),Volume 2, 1805-1811, Kuala Lumpur
9. I.S. Md Zaidul, A.Abd. Karim, D.M.A. Manan, A.Ariffin, Nik Norulaini, N.A. and A.K.
Mohd Omar, (2003), Stress Relaxation Test for Sago-Wheat Mixtures Gel , , International
Journal of Food Properties , Vol. 6 (3), pp431-442.
10. N.A. Nik Norulaini, I.S. Md Zaidul, O. Anuar, A. Azlan and A.K. Mohd. Omar, (2003)
Supercritical Fractionation for Separation of Unsaturated Fatty Acids in Palm Kernel Oil
(PKO) as a Cocoa Butter Equivalent (CBE) Fat , Mini Symposium on Supercritical Fluid
Extraction, 15-17 January, 2003, Kyoto, Japan
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11. S.H Mohamed, A.Ariffin, Z.A Mohd Ishak, AB. R. Samsudin., (2003), Composites
Consisting of Poly (Methyl Methacrylate) and Hydroxyapatite Denture Base Material: An
Evaluation of Their Mechanical Properties., 7th Arab International Conference On Polymer
Science and Technology, 5-9 October 2003, Cairo-Hurghada, Egypt.
12. H. Osman, H. Ismail and A.Ariffin, 2003, The Effects of Feldspar Loading on Properties of
SMR L and ENR 50, 3rd International Conference on Recent Advances In Materials,
Minerals and Environment (RAMM 2003), 2—22nd October 2003.
13. Y.W. Leong, M.B. Abu Bakar, Z.A. Mohd Ishak, A. Ariffin, (2002) Mechanical And
Thermal Properties Of Talc And Calcium Carbonate Filled Polypropylene Hybrid Composites,
3rd International Conference on Recent Advances In Materials, Minerals and Environment
(RAMM 2003), 2—22nd October 2003.
14. A.Ariffin, R.S.A. Shatat, A.R. Nik Norulaini and A. K. Mohd Omar, 2003, Synthetic
polyelectrolytes based on acrylamide and their application on palm oil mill effluent treatment,
3rd International Conference on Recent Advances In Materials, Minerals and Environment
(RAMM 2003), 2—22nd October 2003.
15. Nik Norulaini, I.S. Md Zaidul, O. Anuar, A. Azlan and A.K. Mohd. Omar, (2004),
Supercritical Reduction of Lauric Acid in Palm Kernel Oil (PKO) to Produce Cocoa Butter
Equivalent (CBE) Fat., N.A., Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan, Vol. 37 (2), Special
issue APCChE,.
16. Y.W. Leong, M.B.A Bakar, Z.A.M. Ishak, A. Ariffin, B. Pukanzsky, (2004) , Comparison Of
Mechanical Properties and Interfacial Interaction Between Talc, Kaolin and Calcium
Carbonate Filled Polypropylene Composites and Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Talc
and Calcium Carbonate Filled Polypropylene Hybrid Composites, Journal of Applied Polymer
Science,Vol.91,3315 -3326.
17. Y.W. Leong, M.B.A Bakar, Z.A.M. Ishak, A. Ariffin, B. Pukanzsky, (2004) Mechanical and
Thermal Properties of Talc and Calcium Carbonate Filled Polypropylene Hybrid Composites,
Journal of Applied Polymer Science,Vol.91,3327 -3336).
18. Y.W. Leong, M.B. Abu Bakar, Z.A. Mohd Ishak, A.Ariffin, (2004), Characterization of
Talc/Calcium Carbonate Filled Polypropylene Hybrid Composites Weathered in a Natural
Environment. Journal of Polymer Degradation and Stability Vol 83, pp 411-422.
19. Ariffin, A., Raid S.A. Shatat, Nik Norulaini A.R. and Mohd Omar A.K., (2004), Synthetic
Polyelectrolytes Based on Acrylamide and their Application As a Flocculant in the Treatment
of Palm Oil Mill Effluent, Journal Of Applied Sciences, vol 4 (3): 393-397.
20. Md Zaidul, I.S.; Abd Karim, A.; Manan, D.M.A.; Ariffin, A.; Nik Norulaini, N. A.; Mohd
Omar, A.K., (2004), Farinograph Study on Viscoelastic Properties of Dual Mixtures of SagoWheat Dough System, Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture , vol 84, 616-622.
21. H. Ismail H. Osman and A. Ariffin, ( 2004), The Effect of Feldspar Loading on Curing
Characteristics, Mechanical Properties, Swelling Behaviour and Morphology of Natural
Rubber Vulcanizates, International Journal of Polymeric Materials. 54, 43-62.
22. Y.W. Leong, M.B.A Bakar, Z.A.M. Ishak, A. Ariffin, B. Pukanzsky, (2004) Effects Of Filler
Treatments On Mechanical, Flow, Thermal And Morphological Properties of Talc and
Calcium Carbonate Filled Polypropylene Hybrid Composites, Journal of Applied Polymer
Science,.
23. H. Ismail H. Osman and A. Ariffin, (2004), A Comparative Study On Curing
Charachteristics, Mechanical Properties, Swelling Behavior, Thermal Stability, And
Morpgology Of Feldspar And Silica In SMR L Vulcanizates. Polymer-Plastic Technology and
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Engineering. Vol. 43. No. 5, pp 1323 – 1344.
24. Ariffin, A., Raid S.A. Shatat, Nik Norulaini A.R. and Mohd Omar A.K., (2004), Synthsis
And Characterization Of Different Molecular Weight Polyacrylamide, Euro-Asian Journal of
Applied Sciences, Vol. 1 No 2, pp 14-21.
25. Supri, H. Ismail, A.M.M Yusof and A. Ariffin. (2004), The Effect Of Maleic Acid (MAC) On
Properties Of Recycled Poly(Vinyl Chloride)/Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Ruber (PVC/NBR)
Blends., EMNEX 2004 Engineering Materials Seminars and Exhibition, Bandung Institute of
Technology September 15-16, 2004.
26. Ariffin, A., Raid S.A. Shatat, Nik Norulaini A.R. and Mohd Omar A.K. (2005), Synthetic
Polyelectrolytes Of Varying Charge Densities With Similar Molar Mass Based On Acrylamide
And Their Applications On Palm Oil Mill Effluent Treatment. Desalination. Vol. 172, No. 3
(2005) pp. 271-280
27. Y.W. Leong, M.B.A Bakar, Z.A.M. Ishak, A. Ariffin, B. Pukanzsky ((2006) Filler treatment
effects on the weathering of talc, CaCO3, and kaolin filled polypropylene hybrid composites.
Composite Interfaces, Vol. 13, No. 8-9, pp. 659-684.
28. A. Ariffin, S.S. Jikan, M.S.F. Samsudin, Z.M. Ariff and Z.A.M Ishak. (2006), melt elasticity
phenomenon of multicomponent (Talc and calcium Carbonate) filled Polypropylene. Journal
of Reinforced Plastic & Composites Vol. 25, No. 9 pp. 913-923
29. M.S.F. Samsudin , Z.A. Mohd Ishak, S. S Jikan, Z.M. Ariff, A. Ariffin, (2006), Effect of
Filler Treatments on Rheological Behavior of Calcium Carbonate and Talc filled
Polypropylene Hybrid Composites. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Volume 102, No. 6,
pp 5421-5426
30. M.B.A Bakar, Y.W. Leong, A. Ariffin, Z.A.M. Ishak, (2007), Mechanical, Flow, and
Morphological Properties of Talc- and Kaolin-Filled Polypropylene Hybrid Composites.
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Volume 104, No 1, pp: 434-441
31. A. Ariffin, A. S. Mansor, S.S.Jikan and Z. A. Mohd. Ishak , (Accepted 2007, manuscript ID
APP20-07-06-1682),
Mechanical,
Morphological
And
Thermal
Properties
Of
Polypropylene/Kaolin Composite: Part I - The Effects Of Surface Treated Kaolin And
Processing Enhancement . Journal of Applied Polymer Science,
32. W.S. Chow, Y.K. Loo, A. Ariffin, Z.A.M Ishak. (Accepted 2007, manuscript ID JRPC-070161), Flexural Properties Of Hydroxyapatite Reinforced Poly (Methyl Methacrylate)
Composites. Journal of Reinforced Plastic & Composites
33. H. Ismail; H. Osman; A. Ariffin (2007) Curing Characteristics, Fatigue and Hysteresis
Behaviour of Feldspar Filled Natural Rubber Vulcanizates , Polymer-Plastics Technology and
Engineering, Volume 46 Issue 6 .
34. S.S. Jikan, Z.M. Ariff and Z.A.M Ishak, A. Ariffin, (Accepted 2007, manuscript ID JRPC07-0268), Relationship Of Rheological Study With Morphological Characteristics Of
Multicomponent (Talc And Calcium Carbonate) Filled Polypropylene Hybrid Composites.
Journal of Reinforced Plastic & Composites
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C.
National
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1. Y.W. Leong, M.B. Abu Bakar, Z.A. Mohd Ishak, A.Ariffin, (Dis. 2003), Mechanical and
Morphological Study of Talc/Calcium Carbonate Filled Polypropylene Hybrid Composites
weathered in Tropical Climates, Jurnal Teknologi (Special Edition) No. 39, pp 23-34,
2. S.H. Mohamed, A. Ariffin, Z.A Mohd Ishak and A.R. Samsudin, (July 2003), The Effect Of
Physical Mixing on the mechanical properties of hydroxyapatite filled poly (methyl
methacrylate), Journal Institute of Materials Malaysia, vol 4, 31-42.
3. S.H. Mohamed, A. Ariffin, Z.A Mohd Ishak, A. Nizam and A.R. Samsudin, (May 2004),
Mechanical and thermal properties of hydroxyapatite filled poly (methyl methacrylate), The
Medical Journal of Malaysia, vol 59, 25-26.
4. K.L.K. Lai, A. Roziyanna, D.S. Ogunniyi, M.I. Zainal Arifin, A. Azlan, (May 2004),
Mechanical Properties of HDPE/UHMWPE Blends: Effect of filler loading and Filler
Treatment, The Medical Journal of Malaysia, vol 59, 61-62
5. A. Nizam, S.H. Mohamed, A. Ariffin, Z.A Mohd Ishak and A.R. Samsudin, (May 2004),
Tensile Strength And Water Absorption Of Alumina Filled Poly (Methyl Methacrylate) Denture
Base Material, The Medical Journal of Malaysia, vol 59, 147-148
6. S.H. Mohamed, A. Ariffin, Z.A Mohd Ishak, A. Nizam and A.R. Samsudin, (May 2004),
Effect of powder to liquid ratio on tensile strength and glass transition temperature of alumina
filled pol methyl methacrylate (PMMA) denture base material, The Medical Journal of
Malaysia, vol 59, 147-148.
7. S.M. Sapuan, A. Ariffin and M.F. Alias. (2004), Aplikasi Komposit dalam Industri automobil,
Journal Of Industrial Technology, 13 (1) 2004, 93-113.
D.
Abstract/Conference Presentation and Poster (not published)/ Book Review/Clinical
Report/Technical Report/Conference Proceedings.
1. Y.W. Leong, M. Bashree, A. Ariffin, H.D. Rozman and Z.A.M. Ishak , ( 2001), Mechanical
Properties Of Propylene Hybrid Composites In The Presence Of Talc/Calcium Carbonate
And Talc/Kaolin As Fillers , Malaysian Chemical Conference 2001, Penang, Malaysia ,
2. Shatat, R.S.A., Ariffin, A., Abdul Kader, M.O. A Cationic Polyacrylamide as a Flocculant for
Treatment of Palm Oil Mill Effluents , (2001) , Regional Conference For Young Chemists
2001, USM, Penang, Malaysia ,
3. Tham W.F., Omar, A.K., Mohd Nawi M.A., Ariffin, A., ,(2001)A Comparison Study of Peat
Paste and Alum for Treatment of High Suspended Solids Wood Processing Waste Water , ,
Regional Conference For Young Chemists 2001, USM, Penang, Malaysia
4. Y.W. Leong, M.B. Abu Bakar, Z.A. Mohd Ishak, A. Ariffin, (2002) Characterization Of
Talc/Calcium Carbonate Filled Polypropylene Hybrid Composites Weathered In Tropical
Climates , , 3rd National Symposium on Polymeric Materials 2002, UTM, Malaysia
5. S.H. Mohamed, A. Ariffin, Z.A. Mohd Ishak, Ab. R. Samsudin, (2002) ,Mechanical
Properties of Alumina Filled Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) Dental Base Material , 3rd National
Symposium on Polymeric Materials 2002, UTM, Malaysia ,
6. Ariffin, A. , Raid S. A. S., Abdul Kadir, M.O., (2002), Floc Size studies on Palm Oil Mill
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Effluent With Cationic Polyacylamide , ,
2002, UTM, Malaysia ,
3rd National Symposium on Polymeric Materials
7. S.H. Mohamed, A.Arifin, Z.A. Mohd Ishak and AB. R. Samsudin (2002), The Effect of
Physical Mixing on Mechanical Properties of Hydroxyapatite Filled Poly (Methyl
Methacrylate), , 11th Scientific Conference &12 Annual General Meeting of the Electro
Microscopy Society of Malaysia 17-18 December 2002, Johor Baru, Malaysia.
8. Ariffin, A. , Raid S. A. S., Mohd Omar, A. K., (2003) The Effect of Different Charge
Densities And Different Molecular Weight Cationic Polyacrylamides on POME Treatment ,
Environment 2003, Penang, Malaysia ,
9. H. Osman, H. Ismail and A.Ariffin, 2003, The Comparison Study on Effects of Feldspar and
Commercial Silica on Mechanical Properties and Morphology of Natural Rubber
Vulcanizates, 12th Scientific Conference On Electron Microscopy 15-17th December 2003.
10. H. Osman, H. Ismail and A.Ariffin, 2003, The Effects of Feldspar Loading on Swelling
Behaviour and Morphology of SMR L and ENR 50 Vulcanizates, 12th Scientific Conference
On Electron Microscopy 15-17th December 2003.
11. H. Osman, H. Ismail and A.Ariffin, 2004, Effects Of Partial Replacement of Feldspar by
Silica on properties of Natural rubber vulcanizates., IMM 4th International Materials
Technology Conference & Exhibition 23-26 March 2004.
12. A.S. Mansor, Z.A.m. Ishak and A.Ariffin, 2004, Tensile and Morphological Properties Of
Talc And Kaolin Filled Propylene Hybrid Composite: Effect Of Filler Surface Treatment.,
National Postgraduate Colloquium On Materials, Minerals and Polymers 2004 (MAMIP 2004)
7-8 October 2004.
13. R. Ahmad, D.S. Ogunniyi, Z.A.M.Ishak and A. Ariffin, 2004, Mechanical Properties Of
Hydroxyapatite Filled Polyethylene Blends:Effect Of Filler Treatment Concentration., National
Postgraduate Colloquium On Materials, Minerals and Polymers 2004 (MAMIP 2004) 7-8
October 2004.
14. A. Ariffin, A. S. Mansor, Z. A. Mohd. Ishak Influence Of Kaolin Surface Treatment Agent
On The Mechanical, Morphological, Thermal And Rheological Properties Of Pp/Talc/Kaolin
Hybrid Composite. National Symposium of Polymeric Materials December 2004.
15. A. Ariffin, A. S. Mansor, Z. A. Mohd. Ishak Effects of Sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP)
on dispersion, morphological characteristics and impact strength of polypropylene/talc/kaolin
hybrid composite. National Symposium of Polymeric Materials December 2004.
16. L. Wei Lee, A.M. Mohd Yusof, Z.A.M. Ishak A. Ariffin, (2005), Mechanical Properties and
Morphology of Low Density Polyethylene/ Polycaprolactone/ Sago Starch Blends. 14th
Scientific Conference and 15th Annual General Meeting of Electron Microscopy Society of
Malaysia. 5th –7th December.
17. S.S. Jikan, K.F. Lim, Y.T. Lim, Z.M. Ariff, A. Ariffin (April 2007) Kaolin Effect On Tensile
And Morphological Properties Of Polypropylene/Kaolin Composite. National Postgraduate
Colloquium On Materials, Minerals And Polymers (MAMIP 2007), Penang.
18. S.S. Jikan, Y. Lazim, , Z.M. Ariff, A. Ariffin (April 2007) Effects Of Kaolin And Maleic
Anhydride Contents On Melt Elasticity Phenomenon Of Polypropylene/Kaolin Composite.
National Postgraduate Colloquium On Materials, Minerals And Polymers (MAMIP 2007),
Penang
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1.2
A.
1.3
A.
Publication Related to Teaching
Teaching Modules
1.
Teaching Module for Malaysian Institute of Chemical Engineering Technology (MICET).
2.
Laboratory Module for Malaysian Institute of Chemical Engineering Technology (MICET).
Research Grant
National Level
1. Development of Poly (methyl methacrylate)/ Nano-Hydroxyapatite Dental Base
Biomaterials, Research University Grant ( Golden Goose Project), RM 436,800.00,
Research Team; Prof Zainal Arifin Mohd. Ishak, Dr. Chow Weng Shyang, October 2007 –
September 2010, on-going.
2. Development Of A Modified, Cost Effective Kaolin Filled Thermoplastic Composites
For Tailored Automotive Application, Sciencefund, RM 187,000.00, Research Team; Prof
Zainal Arifin Mohd. Ishak and Dr. Zulkifli Mohd. Ariff
3. Studies On The Mechanism An strength of Interfacial Interactions In Polymer
Composites Containing Kaolin: Modification Of Interactions By Surface Treatments,
FRGS, RM 50,000.00, Research Team; Prof. Zainal Arifin Mohd. Ishak, Dr. Hazizan Md. Akil,
Dr. Kamar Shah Ariffin, October 2007 – October 2009, on- going.
4. Development Of Hydroxyapatite Filled Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) Dental Materials With
High Mechanical Performance, Enhanced Environmental Stability And Radio Opacity
Behavior, Sciencefund RMK-9, RM 107,00.00, Research Team ; Dr. Chow Wen Shyang,
Prof. Zainal Arifin Mohd. Ishak, December 2006 - December 2008, On-going.
5. Development Of Cost Effective, Multicomponents Degradable Plastic, Through the
Combination of Sago Starch and Polyethylene / Poly (E-Caprolactone) Blends, IRPA
RMK-8, RM 249,780.00, Research Team ; Prof. Zainal Arifin Mohd. Ishak, Dr. Ahmad Marzio
Mohd. Yusof, June 2003 - June 2005, On-going.
6. Development Of Cost Effective, Modified Polypropylene Composites With
Multicomponent Filler Reinforcement (Based On Calcium Carbonate) For Automotive
Application, IRPA RMK-8, RM 176,640.00, Research Team; Prof. Zainal Arifin Mohd.
Ishak, December 2002 - December 2004.
7. Development of synthetic polyelectrolyte based on acrylamide,acrylic acid and related
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monomers, IRPA long term grant, RM 162,000.00, Research Team; Professor Mohd. Omar
Abdul Kadir and Dr. Ahmad Fuad, October 1999 - April 2001,
8. Preparation and characterization of caprolactone based polymer mixture, IRPA long
term grant, RM 74,000, Research Team; Assc. Prof. Azanam Shah Hashim, October 1999 April 2001.
B.
University Level
1. Fracture And Biocompatibility Studies Of Hydroxyapatite Filled Polyethylene
Blends, Short Term Research Grant, RM 13,500.00, Research Team; Prof. Zainal
Arifi Mohd. Ishak, May 2007 – May 2009, on–going.
2. The Effect of Multifunctional Titanate Coupling Agent on Calcium Carbonate Filled
Polypropylene, IRPA short term, RM 18,442.00, Research Team; Prof. Zainal Arifin Mohd.
Ishak, March 2002 - February 2003,
3. Effect of dynamic vulcanization on the mechanical properties blends of PP/EPDM,
IRPA short term, RM 9,100.00, Research Team; Prof. Zainal Arifin Mohd. Ishak, May 2000 April 2001.
4. Synthesis and characterization of copolymer based ε-Caprolactone, IRPA short
term, RM 18,348, Research Team; Assc. Prof. Dr. Azanam Shah Hashim, Mac 1999
- February 2000.
5. Effect of compounding techniques and additives on the mechanical properties
of ternary polymer system based on PP/EPDM, Short term research grant, RM
18,429.00, Research Team; Prof. Zainal Arifin Mohd. Ishak and Assc. Prof. Hanafi
Ismail, August 1998 - July 1999.
2.0
A.
TEACHING AND SUPERVISION
Undergraduate Teaching/Post-Graduate Teaching
1. IPK 207 Physics Polymer 2, 1st semester 1998/1999, level 200, 2 lecturers, 60-70 students.
2. IPK 216, Resin Technology, 2nd semester 1998/1999, level 200, 2 lecturers, 60-70 students.
3. IPK 203, Fiber and Adhesive Technology, 2nd semester 1998/1999, level 200, 2 lecturers
60-70 students.
4. IPK 100, Introduction to Polymer, 1st semester 1999/2000, level 100, 2 lecturers, 60-70
students.
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5. IPK 207 Pysics Polymer 2, 1st semester 1999/2000, level 200, 2 lecturers, 60-70 students.
6. IPA 204, rubber Technology Laboratory, 2nd semester 1999/2000, level 200, 2 lecturers, 6070 students.
7. IPK 216, Resin Technology, 2nd semester 1999/2000, level 200, alone, 60-70 students.
8. IPK 100, Introduction to Polymer, 1st semester 2000/2001, level 100, 2 lecturers, 60-70
students.
9. IPA 305, Plastic Technology laboratory, 1st semester 2000/2001, level 300, 2 lecturers, 6070 students.
10. IPK 216, Resin Technology, 2nd semester 2000/2001, level 200, alone, 60-70 students.
11. IPK 217, Reologi, 2nd semester 2001/2002, level 200, 2 lecturers, 60-70 students.
12. IPA 204, Rubber Technology Laboratory, 2nd semester 2001/2002, level 200, 2 lecturers, 10
students.
13. IPK 100, Introduction to Polymer, 1st semester 2002/2003, level 100, 2 lecturers, 10
students.
14. IPA 305, Plastic Technology Laboratory, 1st semester 2002/2003, level 300, 2 lecturers, 6070 students.
15. IPK 216, Resin Technology, 2nd semester 2002/2003, level 200, alone, 10 students.
16. EBB 220, Polymer Engineering, 1st semester 2003/2004, level 200, 2 lecturers, 140
students.
17. EBB 427, Technology and Application of Polymer, 1st semester 2003/2004, level 200, 2
lecturers, 80 students
18. EBB 220, Polymer Engineering, 1st semester 2004/2005, level 200, 2 lecturers, 140
students.
19. EBP 415, Resin Manufacturing, 2nd semester 2002/2003, level 200, alone, 10 students.
20. EBB 220, Polymer Engineering, 1st semester 2005/2006, level 200, 2 lecturers, 140
students.
21. EBB 397, Fiber Processing, 1st semester 2005/2006, level 200, 2 lecturers, 50 students.
22. EBP 417, Resin Manufacturing, 2nd semester 2005/2006, level 400, alone, 50 students
23. EBB 220, Polymer Engineering, 1st semester 2006/2007, level 200, 2 lecturers, 150
students.
24. EBB 397, Fiber Processing, 1st semester 2006/2007, level 200, 2 lecturers, 50 students.
25. EBP 420E, Rubber Engineering, 1st semester 2006/2007, level 400, 4 lecturers. 60 students.
26. EBP 314, Resin Manufacturing, 2nd semester 2006/2007, level 300, 46 students
27. EBP 316, Latex Laboratory, 2nd semester 2006/2007, level 300, 50 students
B.
Graduate Supervision
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(a) PhD
1. Raid S. A. Shatat, 2003, Synethetic polyelectrolytes based on acrylamide and their
application as a flocculant in palm oil mill effluent, main supervisor.
2. Saied H. Mohamed, 2005, Mechanycal, Physical and biological properties of denture
basePoly (Methyl Methacrylate) Filled With ceramic Fillers.
3.
Master’s Degree
1. Y. W. Leong,, 2003, Characterization of talc and calcium carbonate filled polypropylene
hybrid composites: Mechanical, thermal and weathering properties.
2. Rozita Bahadon, 2004, The effect of titanate multifunctional coupling agent on the
processing characteristic and mechanical properties of calcium carbonate filled
polypropylene.
3. Hakimah Osman, 2004, Kajian Potensi Feldspar sebagai pengisi bagi vulkanizat
asli,
4. Mohd Bashree Abu Bakar, 2004, Mechanical, thermal and ageing studies of hybrid
composite talcum and calcium carbonate filled polypropylene, co-supervisor.
5. Nidal Wanis Elshereksi, 2006, Mechanical and Radiopacity Properties of Denture
Base Poly (Methyl Methacrylate) Filled By Barium Titanate.
6. Ainur Sharida Bt. Mohd. Mansor, 2006, Polypropylene hybrid composites filled
with talc and kaolin: characterization of mechanical, morphological and thermal
properties.
7. Lim Wei Lee, 2006, Development Of A Cost Effective, Multicomponents Degradable
Plastics, Through The Combination Of Sago Starch And Polyethylene/Poly(ECaprolactone) Blends.
4.
Master’s Dissertation (Mixed Mode)
1. Suzy Salwa Bt Jikan, 2004, Rheological Behaviour of multicomponent (Talc and
Calcium carbonate) filled polypropylene, main supervisor
2. Aziurah Bt. Mohd Shah 2004, Kaolin Filled Polypropylene Composite: Effect Of
Filler Treatment On Mechanical, Morphological And Thermal Properties, main
supervisor.
C.
Undergraduate Supervision
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(a) Final Year
1. Azura Bt. Abdul Rashid, (1999), A Computer Aided Study Of Compounding Sequence And
Additives On The Mechanical Properties Of PP/EPDM/Cac03.
2. Ahmad Azan Bin Kamarudin, (1999), A Computer Aided Study Of Compounding Sequence
And Additives On The Mechanical Properties Of PP/EPDM/Cac03
3. Mohd. Bashree Bin Abu Bakar, (1999), Study On Mechanical Properties Of PP/EPDM Blend
Reinforced Short Glass Fiber.
4. Wan Nur Izham Bin Mohd Yusof (2000), The Effect Of Processing Parameters On The
Formulation Of PP/EPDM Blend.
5. Shahrizam Zakaria (2000), The Effect Of Processing Parameters On The Formulation Of
PP/EPDM Blend.
6. Mohd Hafiz Bin Ibrahim (2000), The Effect Of Cross-Linking On The Mechanical Properties
Of Polypropylene And Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer Binary System.
7. Khairul Yazri Bin Yahya (2000), The Effect Of Cross-Linking On The Mechanical Properties
Of Polypropylene And Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer Binary System.
8. Raja Nazrul Hakim Bin Raja Nazri (2001), A Study On The Potential Of Rice Starch As Filler
For Low Density Polyethylene.
9. Anuar Bin Yaakub(2001), A Study On The Potential Of Rice Starch As Filler For Low Density
Polyethylene.
10. Abdul Malek Bin Ya’acob (2000), A Study Base On Different Ratio Hybrid Composite For
PP/EPDM System.
11. Raihanai Bt. Mohamad,(2001), Treatment Of Palm Oil Mill Effluent Using Cationic
Polyacrylamide.
12. Mohd. Kamarulzaman, (2001), Treatment Of Palm Oil Mill Effluent Using Cationic
Polyacrylamide.
13. Norhaidawati Sohaimi, (2001), Synthesize Polymer (Polyacrylamide) And Its Application For
Th Treatment Of Palm Oil Mill Effluent.
14. Siti Norbaya Tajudin, (2001), Synthesize Polymer (Polyacrylamide) And Its Application For
Th Treatment Of Palm Oil Mill Effluent.
15. Nik Ahmad Farihan Bin Nik Lah, (2001), Application Of Cationic Polyacrylamide In Palm Oil
Mill Effluent Treatment.
16. Mohd Zamri Bin Awang Sulaiman, (2001), Application Of Cationic Polyacrylamide In Palm
Oil Mill Effluent Treatment.
17. Fahmi Asyadi bin Md. Yusuf, (2001), Treatment Of Palm Oil Mill Effluent With
Polyacrylamide And Magnesium Chloride.
18. Tantie shawamazura bt. Johari, (2001), Treatment Of Palm Oil Mill Effluent With
Polyacrylamide And Magnesium Chloride.
19. Intan Nadia Bt. Mohd Amir, (2001), Treatment System Of Palm Oil Mill Effluent Using The
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Combination Of Cationic Polyacrylamide And Aluminium.
20. Farah Hasliza Bt. Bahadon, Treatment System Of Palm Oil Mill Effluent Using The
Combination Of Cationic Polyacrylamide And Aluminium.
21. Norhashidah Bt. Talip, (2002), Palm Oil Mill Effluen Treatment Using Cationic
Polyacrylamide.
22. Noor Azlina Bt. Mohd Zaini, 2002, Palm Oil Mill Effluen Treatment Using Cationic
Polyacrylamide.
23. Tuan Sharifah Nor Bt. Syed Hussein, (2002), The Effect Of Calcium Carbonate Treated
Titanate Coupling Agent On Polypropylene.
24. Wan Nor Hanani bt. Wan Mustafa , (2002), The Effect Of Calcium Carbonate Treated
Titanate Coupling Agent On Polypropylene.
25. Hasmawati Bt. Embong, (2002), A Study On The Effect Polyacrylamide Molecular Weight
Used As A Coagulant In The Treatment Of Waste Water.
26. Haslawati Bt. Aman (2002), A Study On The Effect Polyacrylamide Molecular Weight Used
As A Coagulant In The Treatment Of Waste Water.
27. Shahrir AA’shafee bin Adullah, (2002), Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Kekonduksian
Elektrik Polypyrole.
28. Ahmad Munir Bin Mansur, (2002), Characterization And Properties Influence The Polymer
Liquid Crystal.
29. Syamsul Farid B. Samsudin, (2003), Effect Of Stress Balance On The Birefringes Property
Of Moulded Plastic.
30. Ainol Azizul Bin Rosli (2003), Modified Calcium carbonate as filler for plastic.
31. Mohd. Amzari Bin Mhd. Zaus, (2003), Modified Talc as a filler for plastic.
.
32. Syamsul Bari Bin Zainudin (2003), Multicomponent filler Talc and kaolin)
polypropylene composite.
filled
33. Abdul Rashid Alias (2003), Application of tiles waste powder as filler in polypropylene
composite.
34. Mas Idayu Ramli (2006), Kesan Pengisi Barium Titanat IV Ke Atas Sifat Mekanikal Dan
Terma Pelandas Dentur Polmetil Metakrilat.
35. Aneeza Baharum Shah (2006), Kesan Pengisi Barium Titanat IV Ke Atas Sifat Mekanikal
Dan Terma Pelandas Dentur Polmetil Metakrilat.
36. Norhawadah Abd. Malek (2006), kesan Agen Pengkupel Silana Terhadap Sifat-Sifat
Mekanikal Adunan Polietilena Berpengisi Hidroksiapatit.
37. Rohana Daud, (2006), kesan Agen Pengkupel Silana Terhadap Sifat-Sifat Mekanikal
Adunan Polietilena Berpengisi Hidroksiapatit.
38. Sham Sukry Ramli (2006) Kajian Mekanikal, Kadar Penukluesan Dan Pertumbuhan Sferulit
Komposit PP Terisi Kaolin.
39. Mohd Khairuddin Jailani (2006) Penilaian Interaksi Fasa Antara Muka Komposit PP/Kaolin
40. mohd.
Zharif
Ahmad
Thirmizir
(2006)
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PP/Kaolin:
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Perbandingan Sifat Tensil Di Antara Sampel Kering Dengan Sampel Basah Dan Kajian
Termal Komposit.
(b) Other Years
1.
Ahmad Ubaidah Bin Wan Hassan 2003, Polyamide based polyelectrolyte (general studies).
2.
Khairulfahmi bin Muhammad 2003, Modified calcium carbonate. (General studies).
3.
Asrulsani Bin Abd. Rani 2003, Fiber Optic Polymer (kajian Bebas).
3.0
A.
ACADEMIC RECOGNITION AND LEADERSHIP
Academic Award
1.
Gold Medal, MOSTI 2004, N. Abdullah, A.R. Samsudin, K. Al-Salihi, Z.A.M Ishak, A. Ariffin and
S.H. Mohamed., Radio-Opaque Denture Base Material 'DENTAC' PAR, Science & Technology
Exhibition 2004 Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, 27 - 29 August 2004.
2.
Augerah Sanggar Sanjung USM 2004, N. Abdullah, A.R. Samsudin, K. Al-Salihi, Z.A.M Ishak, A.
Ariffin and S.H. Mohamed, Radio-Opaque Denture Base Material 'DENTAC' PAR, February 2000.
3.
Silver Medal, Geneva 2005, N. Abdullah, A.R. Samsudin, K. Al-Salihi, Z.A.M Ishak, A. Ariffin and
S.H. Mohamed., Radio-Opaque Denture Base Material 'DENTAC' PAR, Salon International
Invention 2005, Geneva, April 2005
B.
Assessor/Examiner
(a)
(b)
(c)
Academic Assessor/External Examiner/Ph.D. Thesis Examiner
Master’s Thesis Examiner/Promotion Assessor (External)
Internal Thesis Examiner: PhD
Masters
1.
Ph.D, 2000, Polystyrene Modified Natural Rubber From In-Situ Polymerization Of Styrene In
Deproteinized Natural Rubber, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
2.
Ph.D, 2003, The Synthesis Of Phenoxy Ethyl Vinil Ether Grafted Polypropylene And Its Effect On The
Compatibilisation Of Polypropylene/Polystyrene Blends, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
3.
Ph.D, 2003, Rheology And Processing Of Acrylonitrile – Butadiene – Styrene (ABS), Universiti Sains
Malaysia.
4.
Ph.D. (2005) Toughening Of Epoxy Resin With Modified Liquid Natural Rubbers And AcrylonitriteButadiene Liquid Rubbers, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
5.
Ph.D. (2007) Characterisation And Properties Of Bentonite Filled Polypropylene, Universiti Sains
Malaysia.
6.
Masters, 1999, A Study Of Carbon Black Masterbatch In PVC Compound. Universiti Sains Malaysia.
7.
Masters, 2000, A Study On Thermoplastic Composite Fiber Based On Lignocellulosic. Universiti Sains
Malaysia.
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8.
Masters, 2000, Sago starch filled LLDPE: mechanical, water absorption and degradation properties,
Universiti Sains Malaysia.
9.
Masters, 2001, Fracture and hygrothermal aging propertiy of polybutylene terphthalate toughened
acrylate rubber reinforced glass fiber, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
10. Masters, 2002, Properties Of Recycled Powder Rubber Waste/Polypropylene Blends, Universiti Sains
Malaysia.
11. Masters, 2002, A Study On The Effect Of Pro-Oxidant On The Mechanical And Degradation Properties
Of Sago Starch Filled LLDPE, Universiti Sains Malaysia
12. Masters, 2003, Blends of rice husk filled polystyrene/styrene butadiene rubber, Universiti Sains
Malaysia.
13. Masters, 2003, Investigation On The Properties Of Epoxy-Polyamide-Methyl Ethyl Ketone Laminate
Systems, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
14. Masters, 2004, Blends Of Polystyrene Modified Rubber, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
15. Masters, 2004, Lignocellulose Based Hybrid Laminate Composite: Physical, Mechanical And
Flammability Properties Of Oil Palm Fiber/Glass Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Resin, Universiti Sains
Malaysia.
16. Masters, 2005, Morphological, Mechanical And
Copolyester/Polyoxymethylene, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Thermal
Properties
Of
Amorphous
17. Masters,2005, The Efect Of Kaolin As A Filler In Natural Rubber Compounds, Universiti Sains
Malaysia.
18. Masters, 2006, Melt Compounding Properties And Characterization
Acetate/Organoclay Nanocomposites, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Of
Ethylene
Vinyl
19. Masters, 2006, Metal Filled High Density Polyethylene Composites: Mechanical, Electrical And Thermal
Properties, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
C.
Visiting Professor/Fellowship
D.
Academic Journal Article Assessor/ Working Paper Assessor/ Technical Assessor/Scientific
Assessor/Panelist
1.
2002, Journal Of Industrial Technology, vol 10, No. 1, ISSN 0128-4940
2.
2006, 1st Advisory Commitee of Plastic Processing Technology for KKTM Alor Gajah project on behalf
of German Malaysian Institute, K.L.
3.
2006, 2nd Advisory Commitee of Plastic Processing Technology for KKTM Alor Gajah project on behalf
of German Malaysian Institute, Bandung, Indonesia
4.
2007 – Invited to become the member of advisory committe of Plastic Processing Technology for KKTM
Alor Gajah project on behalf of German Malaysian Institute for 4 years.
E.
Editorial Board
G.
Professional/Academic Association (Committee Member)
2 marks will be awarded for being a committee member at the international level and 1 mark at the national
level. 2 marks will be awarded for membership at the international level and 1 mark at the national level. 1
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mark will be awarded for committee membership of conference/seminar/workshop. Please state: post, year
and association.
1. Committe of Regional Conference of Polymeric Materials 98
2. Plastic Rubber Institute of Malaysia
4.0
CONSULTANCY
1.
GNT
2.
Maces
3.
Environmental impact assessment of Beris Dam project, kedah darul aman,, Jabatan pengairan dan
saliran (kerajaan),.
4.
Training of teaching staff (MICET), Kausar Corporation Sdn. Bhd.,.
5.
Manual preparation of plastic processing workshop A & B – PRT 306, Kausar Corporation Sdn. Bhd,.
6.
Training/Lecturers for staff of B. Braun medical, B.Braun Medical (M) Sdn. Bhd.,.
7.
Training/Lecturers for staff of Agilent technologies, Agilent Technologies (M) Sdn.Bhd,.
8.
R & D Consultant, Abad Sejati Sdn. Bhd., RM 19,200, 1 year.
9.
5.0
SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY
1.
Organizing Commitee, Regional conference for polymeric materials, 1998.
2.
Coordinator, Industrial Training for polymer technology department (1999-2002)
3.
Member, Comittee Of Information Technology, School Of Industrial Technology, 2000 – 2002
4.
Member, Comittee Of Standard And Procedures, School Of Industrial Technology,2001 – 2002.
5.
Coordinator, Comittee Of Ocupational Safety And Health, School of Materials and Minerals resources
Engineering, 2004
6.
Chairman, Comitee of Chemicals Approval, School of Materials and Minerals resources Engineering,
2004
7.
Member, Comitee Of Strategic Planning , School of Materials and Minerals resources Engineering,
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2004
8.
Polymer Engineering Programme Chairman, School of Materials and Minerals resources Engineering
Azlan Bin Ariffin
School of Materials and Minerals Resources Engineering,
Engineering Campus,
Universiti Sains Malaysia
14300 Nibong Tebal
Pulau Pinang
azlan@eng.usm.my
04-5996177
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