Analytical Chemistry
Method development and validation for trace-level analysis, such as liquid chromatography of benzalkonium chloride in antiseptic creams and GC-MS of volatile organic compounds in ambient air.
Ts. ChM. Dr.FaizuanAbdullah
Senior Lecturer in ChemistryDepartment of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Builds electrochemical sensors and chromatographic methods for testing water, food and used cooking oil.
Research interests
- Analytical Environmental Chemistry
- Water Quality Analysis
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
- Environmental Monitoring
- Environmental Pollution
- Environmental Impact Assessment
Research record
- 13h-index (Google Scholar)Scopus: 13
- 1,198Citations (Google Scholar)Scopus: 926
- 85Publications
- 27Research grants
- 16Intellectual properties
- 15Postgraduate supervisions
Profile
Analytical and environmental chemist at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Current grant-funded work covers bilirubin oxidase biosensors for heavy metals in food and seawater, and a coupled sensor system that checks the quality of used cooking oil.
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Environmental Chemistry
Contaminants in water, sediment and air: microplastics in the Baram River estuary, industrial air pollution in Pasir Gudang and heavy metals in shellfish.
Spectroscopy
Spectroscopic characterisation and quantitation, from ICP-OES mineral profiles of dates to characterising electrospun membranes and deep eutectic solvent extracts.
Electrochemistry
Electrochemical sensors and biosensors: bilirubin oxidase sensors for heavy metals, a dual sensor for ketamine and xylazine in spiked drinks, and a urine C-peptide immunosensor.
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Publications
| Year | Publications |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Selected papers
2025
Evaluation of Industrial Air Pollution Contribution by Type of Industry in Pasir Gudang Using AERMOD
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
2025
Feasibility Analysis of Carbon Nanofiber Synthesis and Morphology Control Using an LPG Premixed Flame
Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology
2025
Immobilization of Antibacterial Chlorhexidine on Biodegradable Polycaprolactone/Estradiol Electrospun Nanofibrous Membrane for Bone Regeneration
Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B-Applied Biomaterials
Grants & applied work
- Research grants 23
- Consultancy & contract research 4
- Ongoing 4
- Modification of Bilirubin Oxidase-based Biosensor for Quantification of Heavy Metals in Food Samples and Associated Health Risk Assessment, research grant, ongoing
- Electroanalytical Quantification of Heavy Metals Inhibition on Bilirubin Oxidase-Catalysed Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Seawater Sample, research grant, ongoing
- A Coupled Sensors System for Used Cooking Oil Quality Identification, research grant, ongoing
- E-Waste: Small Devices, Big Impact, research grant, ongoing
- Disposable Urine C-Peptide Electrochemical Immunosensor as a New Point-of-Care Insulin Level Assessment, research grant, completed
- Sunlight induced Ag/SnS2/Starch superabsorbent sponge for synchronous removal of organic dye and oily wastes in water, research grant, completed
- Development of a novel dual-detection electrochemical sensor for ketamine and xylazine in drug-spiked beverages, research grant, completed
- Sustainable antibacterial and osseoinductive CHX-estradiol electrospun nanofibrous coating on biodegradable materials, research grant, completed
- Computational Prediction Modelling on the Deep Eutectic and Bio-based Solvents' Effectiveness in Extracting Lipids and Polyphenols from Chlorella vulgaris, research grant, completed
- Determination of benzalkonium chloride in antiseptic cream products using liquid chromatography with a cyano modified octadecylsilane stationary phase, research grant, completed
- Green solvent-assisted recovery of lipids and anti-oxidants from Chlorella vulgaris for sustainable biorefinery production, research grant, completed
- Elucidating the Physicochemical and Kinetic Properties of the Biomass-Based Pineapple Leaves-Cockle Shell CaO-Chitosan Composite for Adsorption of Selected Heavy Metals, research grant, completed
- Molluscure Seafood Wash, research grant, completed
- Air Dispersion Characteristic Study and Impact on High-Rise Building for a New Standard in Environment for Ensuring Well-Being of Communities, research grant, completed
- New Norm of Science Knowledge Transfer Model using Chemfest: Climate Change and Earth Science Module, research grant, completed
- Engineering and Microstructural Characteristics of Lateritic Soil Treated with Ordinary Portland Cement under Cyclic Saturated and Unsaturated Conditions, research grant, completed
- Leucas Zeylanica as a Potential Natural Anthelmintic Compounds: Preparation and Characterization, research grant, completed
- Optimization of Extraction, Isolation, and Bioactivity of Ananas comosus, research grant, completed
- Application of STEM Activity in Learning the Basic Concept of Environmental Sustainability for Secondary School Students, research grant, completed
- Student's Attitude, Interest and Motivation towards Chemistry results from Active Learning Activities, research grant, completed
- Application of STEM Activity in Learning the Basic Concept of Water Treatment for Secondary School Students, research grant, completed
- Mentor-Mentee Programme For Science Subject: Water Properties, research grant, completed
- Aplikasi Modul Kesedaran Air Bagi Menerapkan Kefahaman Tentang Kepentingan Air Kepada Pelajar Sekolah Menengah, research grant, completed
- OIL2WANG™ — Kiosk Pengumpulan Minyak Masak Terpakai, consultancy, completed
- Penghasilan Seramik Penjana Gelembung Udara Bersaiz Nano (Synthesizing Ceramics Nanobubbles Nozzle), consultancy, completed
- Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using kesum leaves – Lab-scale production, consultancy, completed
- Electrosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) for Large Scale Productions of Fine Colloidal Solutions, consultancy, completed
Highlights
Research grantOngoing
Modification of Bilirubin Oxidase-based Biosensor for Quantification of Heavy Metals in Food Samples and Associated Health Risk Assessment
Research grantOngoing
Electroanalytical Quantification of Heavy Metals Inhibition on Bilirubin Oxidase-Catalysed Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Seawater Sample
Research grantOngoing
A Coupled Sensors System for Used Cooking Oil Quality Identification
Awards and professional bodies
Professional bodies
YSN-ASMMalaysiaYoung Scientist Network – Akademi Sains Malaysia
PSMIMMalaysiaPersatuan Saintis Muslim Intelek MalaysiaPresident
IKMMalaysiaInstitut Kimia Malaysia
MWAMalaysiaPersatuan Air Malaysia
ANALISMalaysiaPersatuan Sains Analisis Malaysia
MBOTMalaysiaMalaysian Board of TechnologistsProfessional Technologist
RSCUnited KingdomRoyal Society of Chemistry
ACSUnited StatesAmerican Chemical Society
IWAInternationalInternational Water Association
Awards
- 2024
Anugerah Naib Canselor UTM (Research Category)
- 2023
Anugerah Penerbitan Artikel Berindeks WOS
- 2022
Anugerah Penerbitan Artikel Berindeks WOS
- 2021
Anugerah Pensyarah Cemerlang Fakulti
- 2020
Anugerah Penerbitan Artikel Berindeks WOS
- 2019
Pingat Emas Inovasi & Rekacipta
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