PROFESOR MADYA TS. DR. MIOR AHMAD KHUSHAIRI BIN MOHD ZAHARI

	Contact No. : 095492837 Gender : MALE Nationality : MALAYSIA Current Positon : DS54-A-PROFESOR MADYA E-Mail : ahmadkhushairi@ump.edu.my
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
. 2013 : IJAZAH KEDOKTORAN (DOCTORAL DEGREE), UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA . 2003 : IJAZAH SARJANA (MASTERS DEGREE), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia . 1999 : IJAZAH SARJANA MUDA (BACHELOR DEGREE), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia . 1993 : SPM, SEKOLAH MENENGAH BANTUAN PENUH KERAJAAN
EXPERTISE
EXPERT AREA MAJOR YEARS OF EXPERTISE LEVEL BIOCHEMICAL TRANSFORMATION ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 10 SANGAT TINGGI BIOPROCESS ENGINEERING RENEWABLE ENERGY 10 SANGAT TINGGI BIOPROCESS ENGINEERING BIOFUEL AND BIOENERGY 10 SANGAT TINGGI FERMENTATION TECHNOLOGY BIOPLASTIC 10 SANGAT TINGGI WASTE TO WEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 10 SANGAT TINGGI
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
EMPLOYER POST JOIN DATE RESIGN DATE STATUS Pan Century Edible Oils (M) Sdn. Bhd., Pasir Gudang, Johor Chemical Engineer 09/08/1999 30/11/1999 KONTRAK Faculty Of Science, Utm Skudai Research Assistant 01/06/2000 31/12/2000 KONTRAK Department Of Environment, Putrajaya Environmental Control Officer (Air Division) 02/06/2003 31/12/2004 TETAP
RESEARCH
NO. TITLE ROLE START DATE END DATE STATUS 1. NANOFIBERS FABRICATION OF POLY LACTIC ACID AND GELATIN WITH NANO CELLULOSE AS CARRIER FOR SUSTAINED DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM Leader 15-MAY-2024 14-MAY-2026 Sedang Berjalan 2. NANOFIBERS FABRICATION OF POLY LACTIC ACID AND NANO CELLULOSE CROSSLINKED WITH AMPHIPHILIC CHITOSAN Member 01-DEC-2022 30-NOV-2024 Sedang Berjalan 3. OPTIMIZATION OF FERULIC ACID RECOVERY FROM MIXED CULTURE FERMENTATION BROTH USING MORPHOLIUM BASED IONIC LIQUID Member 01-SEP-2022 31-AUG-2024 Sedang Berjalan 4. THE BEHAVIOUR OF BORON SELECTIVE RESIN ON THE ACTIVE LAYER AND BOTTOM STRUCTURE OF ADSORPTIVE MEMBRANE TOWARDS BORON ADSORPTION Member 07-SEP-2021 06-SEP-2023 Tamat (Perlu hantar laporan akhir) 5. ELUCIDATION OF INHIBITION MECHANISM OF SELF-HEALING POLYMERIC COATINGS UPON MICROBIAL INDUCED CORROSION(MIC) ON CARBON STEEL SURFACE Member 07-SEP-2021 06-SEP-2023 Tamat (Perlu hantar laporan akhir) 6. ELUCIDATING THE MOLECULAR INTERACTION OF IONIC LIQUIDS ON BACTERIAL GROWTH AND ENZYME ACTIVITY IN MIXED CULTURE FERMENTATION Member 23-DEC-2020 22-DEC-2022 Tamat (Perlu hantar laporan akhir) 7. Synergist Liquid Membrane Formulation For Platinum From Semiconductor Wastewater In Supported Liquid Membrane Member 01-NOV-2019 31-OCT-2021 Tamat (Perlu hantar laporan akhir) 8. Kinetic mechanism of microbial succession during production of multi-enzymes via solid state fermentation of agro-industrial waste Member 01-SEP-2019 31-MAY-2022 Selesai (Tidak Mencapai KPI) 9. Interaction Mechanism of Nanocellulose with Poly lactic acid and Chitosan for the Preparation of Nanofibre by Wire Electrospinning for Controlled Release Drug Delivery Leader 01-SEP-2019 31-MAY-2023 Tamat (Perlu hantar laporan akhir) 10. Kinetics Mechanism Studies of Bacterial Cellulose Synthesis from Oil Palm Frond (OPF) Juice by Local Isolated Acetobacter spp. Member 01-JAN-2019 30-SEP-2021 Tamat (Perlu hantar laporan akhir) 11. Elucidation the ferulic acid recovery mechanism from mixed culture fermentation broth using task-specific ionic liquids (TSILs) Member 01-JAN-2019 30-SEP-2021 Selesai (Tidak Mencapai KPI) 12. Lipids From Nannochloropsis Sp. And Scenedesmus Sp. For Lipid To Be Used As Feedstock In Biodiesel Production Member 15-OCT-2018 14-JAN-2022 Selesai (Mencapai Sebahagian KPI) 13. KINETICS AND INHIBITION OF LIPOLYSIS REACTION IN OIL PALM MESOCARP Member 25-SEP-2018 24-DEC-2020 Tamat (Laporan akhir dikembalikan dan perlu dihantar semula) 14. INVESTIGATION ON THE INTERACTION OF MEMBRANES SUPPORT FABRICATION PARAMETERS TO THE PERFORMANCE OF SUPPORTED LIQUID MEMBRANE FOR INHIBITOR REMOVAL IN BIOMASS HYDROLYSATE SOLUTION Member 15-AUG-2017 14-AUG-2019 Selesai (Mencapai Semua KPI) 15. Oil Palm Leaves Extract as a Green Corrosion Inhibitor Member 30-JUN-2017 29-JUN-2019 Tamat (Perlu hantar laporan akhir) 16. HIGH QUALITY AGARWOOD CHIPWOOD FORMATION BASED ON INOCULANT TECHNIQUES Member 15-DEC-2016 14-DEC-2017 Selesai (Mencapai Semua KPI) 17. Biochemical Platform for Conversion of Diversified Lignocellulosic Biomass to Priceless Precursor and Biobased Fine Chemicals Member 15-MAY-2016 14-MAY-2018 Selesai (Mencapai Semua KPI) 18. Biosynthesis, Optimization and Characterization of Sesquiterpene Production from Oil Palm Frond (OPF) Juice Leader 01-MAY-2016 30-APR-2018 Selesai (Mencapai Semua KPI) 19. Production and Recovery of biiobutanol from Oil palm Frond Juice in a 2L Stirred tank Bioreactor Leader 01-MAY-2016 30-APR-2018 Selesai (Mencapai Semua KPI) 20. Fundamental investigation of the mass transfer for the gas-liquid mixing system in an oscillatory baffled reactor Member 02-NOV-2015 01-NOV-2017 Tamat (Tutup Projek) 21. Reaction kinetics and mechanisms during the synthesis of xylonic acid by recombinant E.coli using oil palm frond (OPF)hydrolysate as substrate Member 02-NOV-2015 01-NOV-2018 Selesai (Tidak Mencapai KPI) 22. REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF WATER USED FOR WASHING PALM METHYL ESTER IN BIODIESEL INDUSTRY Member 15-SEP-2015 14-SEP-2017 Selesai (Mencapai Semua KPI) 23. Optimization, Scale-Up and Characterization of Sesquiterpene from Oil Palm Frond Juice Leader 01-APR-2015 31-MAR-2017 Tamat (Tutup Projek) 24. Biosynthesis of Acetone-Butanol-Ethanol (ABE Fermentation) from oil Palm Frond (OPF) Juice Leader 15-MAR-2015 14-MAR-2017 Selesai (Mencapai Semua KPI) 25. Production of Renewable Biosugars from Fiber pressed Oil Palm Frond (FPOPF) by enzyme Blending Through Enzymatic hydrolysis Member 01-FEB-2015 31-JAN-2017 Tamat (Tutup Projek) 26. Synthesis and Characterization of Modified SBA-15 For CO2 Reforming of CH4 Member 05-SEP-2014 04-SEP-2016 Tamat (Tutup Projek) 27. Utilization of Oil Palm Frond (OPF) Juice for the Production of Bioethanol Leader 15-JUL-2014 14-JUL-2016 Selesai (Tidak Mencapai KPI) 28. Development Of Flooded Soil Recovery Via Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (Amf) Symbiotic Member 01-JUL-2014 30-JUN-2016 Tamat (Tutup Projek) 29. Bio-Refinery:Pilot Scale of Sugar Separation from Hydrolysis Products of Linocellulose Biomass Using Spiral-Wound Nanofiltration Membrane Member 01-JUL-2014 30-JUN-2017 Tamat (Perlu hantar laporan akhir) 30. Oil Palm Sap As A New Feedstock For The Catalytic Synthesis Of Organic Carbonate Member 01-JUL-2014 30-JUN-2016 Tamat (Tutup Projek) 31. Fundamental Study On The Reaction Mechanisms And Kinetics Of Biobutanol Production From Oil Palm Frond Juice In A Stirred Tank Bioreactor Leader 01-JUL-2014 30-JUN-2017 Tamat (Tutup Projek) 32. Development And Charaterization Of Nanofiltration Hollow Fiber Membrane For Acetic Acid Removal From Oil Palm Biomass Hydrolysated Member 01-JUL-2014 30-JUN-2017 Tamat (Tutup Projek) 33. A Test Kit for Heavy Metal Identification in Wastewater using Task-Specific Ionic Liquids (TSILs) Member 25-APR-2014 24-APR-2016 Tamat (Tutup Projek) 34. Separation of Xylose from the Hydrolysis of Fiber Pressed Oil Palm Front (FPOPF) Using Composite Nanofiltration Spiral Wound Membrane Member 01-APR-2014 31-MAR-2016 Tamat (Tutup Projek) 35. Feruloyl-Polysaccharide Hydrolysis of Fiber Pressed Oil Palm Frond (FPOPF) using Eco-Culture Member 01-APR-2014 31-MAR-2016 Tamat (Tutup Projek) 36. Studies on the Production of Bioethanol from Oil Palm Frond Juice as a Renewable and Sustainable Fermentation Substrate Leader 01-APR-2014 31-MAR-2016 Tamat (Tutup Projek) 37. Utilization of Nipa (Nypa Furticans) Palm Frond as a Potential for Bio-Ethanol Member 01-APR-2014 31-MAR-2016 Tamat (Tutup Projek) 38. Waste Water Treatment with Moringo Oleifera Seeds Cake Residue Member 01-MAR-2014 31-MAR-2016 Tamat (Tutup Projek) 39. Efficacy of Natural Bioicide iin Miigate Sulfate Reducting Bacteria (SRB) in Oil and Gas Pipeline Member 17-SEP-2013 16-SEP-2015 Tamat (Tutup Projek) 40. Productiion of Ferulic Acid from Fiber Presses Oil Palm Frond (FPOPF) Biotransformation using Ferulyl Esterases from Co-Culture Inoculum. Member 17-SEP-2013 16-SEP-2015 Tamat (Tutup Projek) 41. Enhanced Biosugars Recovery from Oil Palm Frond Juice for the Production of Value-Added Products Leader 15-DEC-2012 14-DEC-2014 Selesai (Mencapai Semua KPI) 42. Development of Antifouling Polyester Membrane for Surface Water Treatment (Under Separation Process Research Cluster Member 15-JUL-2011 15-OCT-2013 Tamat (Tutup Projek) 43. Production of Polyhydroxyaalkanoates (PHA) from oil palm Biomass Member 01-MAY-2010 31-OCT-2012 Tamat (Perlu hantar laporan akhir) 44. Development of Novel Catalyst For Biodiesel Production From Waste Cooking Oil Member 03-SEP-2007 09-FEB-2008 Selesai (Mencapai Semua KPI) 45. Developing Safety Aptitude Standard & Messuring Tools for Contractor Worker During Turnround Operation In Petrochemical. Member 01-NOV-2005 31-OCT-2006 Selesai (Mencapai Semua KPI) 46. Process Optimization In Production Of Monoclonal Antibody Against 17-CAH. Member 05-APR-2005 04-APR-2006 Selesai (Mencapai Semua KPI)
PUBLICATION
TYPE PUBLICATION TARIKH PENERBITAN TYPE OF CONTRIBUTION REFEREED PUBLICATION JOURNAL Batch study on the removal of mercury (II) ion from industrial wastewater using activated palm oil fuel ash. 05/08/2019 co-author/10% JOURNAL Carrier Selection in Liquid Membrane for Extraction of Levulinic Acid using Hybrid Graphene-Polyethersulfone Supported Liquid Membrane. 05/08/2019 co-author/10% JOURNAL Full factorial design for production of methyl 3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) propionate using oil palm frond juice as a sole substrate by Ceratocystis fimbriata. 01/09/2018 Corresponding author JOURNAL Production of volatile organic compounds using oil palm frond juice as a sole substrate by Ceratocystis fimbriata. 01/09/2018 Corresponding author JOURNAL Biological Sulfide Oxidation and Its Impact on Cell Biomass Synthesis by Mesophilic Bacterium Bacillus cerues (ATCC 14579). 01/02/2017 co-author JOURNAL Factorial experimental design for biobutanol production from oil palm frond (OPF) juice by Clostridium acetobutylicum ATCC 824. 01/08/2017 corresponding author JOURNAL Microbial interactions in response to sulfide effect on mesophilic bacterial mixed culture (BMC) growth. 16/01/2017 co-author JOURNAL Optimization of process parameters in mixed sulfide oxidation bacterial culture using response surface methodology as a tool. 01/09/2017 co-author/25% JOURNAL Physicochemical and morphological characterisation of the native and alkaline pre-treated fibre pressed oil palm frond for fermentable sugars production. 01/08/2017 co-author JOURNAL Statistical Optimization for Biobutanol Production by Clostridium acetobutylicum ATCC 824 from Oil Palm Frond (OPF) Juice Using Response Surface Methodology. 01/08/2017 corresponding author JOURNAL Synthesis of Sugar Carbonate: A Brief Review. 01/04/2017 co-author ARTICLE Poly(lactic acid) / Poly(ethylene glycol) blends: Mechanical, thermal and morphological properties. 01/09/2016 5% CONFERENCE PAPER A Factorial Analysis Study on Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Fiber Pressed Oil Palm Frond for Bioethanol Production 19/04/2016 10% CONFERENCE PAPER Biobutanol Production by Clostridium acetobutylicum ATCC 824 Using Oil Palm Frond (OPF) Juice 26/09/2016 80% (Corresponding author) JOURNAL A Factorial Analysis Study on Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Fiber Pressed Oil Palm Frond for Bioethanol Production. 15/04/2016 co-author (10%) JOURNAL Application of Factorial Design to The Stress Phenomenon of Bacillus cereus (ATCC 14579) Growth. 01/11/2016 co-author JOURNAL Assessment of sulfide concentration effects in a microoxygenated condition on the growth and removal by Pseudomonas putida (ATCC 49128). 01/06/2016 co-author JOURNAL Case Study for a Palm Biomass Biorefinery Utilizing Renewable Non-food Sugars from Oil Palm Frond for the Production of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) Bioplastic. 15/01/2015 100% (First author) JOURNAL Non-solvent-based pretreatment of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) for improved bio-based crotonic acid production. 01/03/2015 30%(co-author) JOURNAL Bio-based production of crotonic acid by pyrolysis of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) inclusions. 15/11/2014 30% (co-author) JOURNAL Investigation of Oil Palm Frond Properties for Use as Biomaterials and Biofuels. 01/08/2014 30% (co-author) JOURNAL Efficient utilization of oil palm frond for bio-based products and biorefinery 12/10/2013 100%. First author JOURNAL Scaling up of poly (3-hydroxybutyrate) production from oil palm frond juice by Cupriavidus necator (CCUG52238T) 15/07/2013 100%. First author ARTICLE Renewable sugars from oil palm frond juice as an alternative novel fermentation feedstock for value 20/04/2012 100%. First author. ARTICLE Factors Affecting Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) Production from Oil Palm Frond Juice by C. necator 15/10/2012 100%. First author CONFERENCE PAPER Efficient utilization of oil palm frond for green chemicals and biobased products. 20/09/2012 First author CONFERENCE PAPER Optimization of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) production from oil palm trunk sap by factorial design metho 19/09/2012 First author & Presenter BOOK CHAPTER Removal of Heavy Metals from Wastewater. In Concise Encyclopedia of Bioresource Technology 01/09/2004 co-author CONFERENCE PAPER Biooxidation of Mine Tailings Using A Mixed Bacterial Population 14/09/2004 Fisrt author (Proceeding) NON-REFEREED PUBLICATION BOOK CHAPTER Production of Bioplastic using Oil Palm Biomass as Substrate. 01/04/2014 100% (first author, corresponding author) CONFERENCE PAPER Potential evaluation of oil palm frond juice for the production of bioethanol 06/12/2013 100% (Oral Presenter) MONOGRAPH Renewable sugars from oil palm wastes 07/09/2011 co-author CONFERENCE PAPER Feasibility Study on the Production of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) from Oil Palm Biomass. 11/11/2009 Poster Presenter CONFERENCE PAPER Potential of Oil Palm Biomass for the Production of Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate) 27/10/2009 Poster presenter