Teaching

SEMESTER II-SESSION 2017/2018

UNDERGRADUATE

ZCT 104/3 Modern Physics

ZCA 101/4 Mechanics

ZCT 106/3 Electronics 1

ZCE 341/4 Energy Studies

ZCT294/2 Lab 200

ZCC591/4 Lab MSc

SHE101 Hubungan Etnik (Penyelaras) Duration: 2018-2020

Supervision

Undergraduate

• Tan Khyle Lee & Khor Shi Yuan. Supercapacitor from Rubber Seed Shell Wastes (Duration: 2018-2019). Graduated FYP-Main Supervisor.
• Adamwise Lam Hwey Yyuen & Ooi Soon Aik. Real Time Monitoring System of Renewable Stand Alone Power Station (Duration: 2018-2019). Graduated FYP-Main Supervisor.
• Nurul Izati & Nur Syazwina. The Physical Characteristics            of Graphene          Synthesized                         Using Electrochemical Exfoliation For Electrode Materials (2019-2020). Graduated FYP Student-Main Supervisor.
• Aida Shazwina & Aina Yashirah. Enhance The Performance of Counter Electrode Using Graphene For Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell (Duration:2019-2020). Graduated FYP Student-Main Supervisor
• Ammar Syahir Bin Abas & Abdul Marlik Bin Abd Majid. The Production of Functionalized Graphene Assisted Surfactant via Green Approach (2021)-Completed- Main Supervisor.
• Nurhidayah Binti Baharudin & Muhammad Farhan Bin Mustafa. Synthesis and Morphological Study of Graphene Composites Nanoparticles. Completed-Main Supervisor.
• Syed Abdul Syafi Bin Syed Sharani & Mohammad Nuaim Bin Ismadi. Effect of Laser Irradiation Dose on The Properties of Graphene Thin Film. Completed-Main Supervisor.
• Muhammad Fa’iq Bin Kharol Yusri & Nur Aida Hanim Binti Azman. Theoretical Study on The Structural Properties, Density of States and Band Structure of Graphene Doped Platinum, Graphene Doped Iron, and Graphene Doped Copper. Completed-Main Supervisor.
• Nur Anis Zafirah binti Dzul & Siti Amira binti Hashim. The effect of pulse laser on graphene oxide 9 sheets for reduction process. (On-going)- Main Supervisor.

Internship

• Nuratikah. “Characterization of graphite oxide synthesis from manufactured graphite, EFB and OPS Bio- char”. Completed- Main Supervisor (from UTM, Johor)
• Nurhidayah Binti Baharudin. “Morphological Study of Bamboo Biochar for Graphene Oxide Production” Completed- Main Supervisor (from USM, Penang)
• Anis Amira Binti Ariffin. “The study on absorption of methylene blue on heteroatoms-doped graphene”. On-going-Main Supervisor (from USM, Penang)

MSc

Muhammad Faizul Bin Kamarulzaman: Study of Electrical and Optical Properties of Graphene Oxide/Metal Nanoparticles (Duration: Feb-June 2020) (Graduated)(Solid-state Physics)-Main Supervisor

Henna Malakar. DFT Study on Single and Bi-Layer Graphene (Graduated) (Solid State Physics)- Main Supervisor

Idris Bin Sabar: The production of functionalized graphene via exfoliation method as counter electrodes in dye-sensitized solar cells. (Duration: October 2020) On-going MSc Full Research-Main Supervisor

Amir Amzar Bin Azahar. Kinetic Triplets Study of Bio-Graphene (On-going) (Duration: September 2021)- Main Supervisor

Nur Syazwina Batrisyia Binti Nasiron. The Characteristics of Mesocarp Fibre for Graphene Oxide Production-(On-going) (Duration: May 2022)-Main Supervisor

Tan You Zi. Graphene Oxide-Modified PEDOT:PSS as Hole Transport Layer in Solar Cell Application (Duration: March-July 2023) (On-going) (Solid State Physics)-Main supervisor-coursework. Graduated

Tarrshini A/P Thiagarajan. Effect of Graphene Oxide (GO) on PVA/CNC Bionanocomposite film as Potential Food Packaging Application (Chemical Instrumentation)-Co-supervisor

Marsya Amanina Binti Mohd Faizar. The study of loading and filler size of graphene oxide nanocomposite on gamma-ray shielding application. (Duration: Feb-August 2024) (Medical Physics)- Main supervisor-coursework.

PhD

Al Gburi Ali Khattab Shakir. Graphene-Based MoS2 Heterostructures for High-Frequency Applications (Active)-Main Supervisor

Akinnawo Olumide Olufemi. Reduced graphene oxide derived from empty fruit bunches as electrode material for supercapacitor application-On-Going PhD-Main supervisor

Isah Umar Bakara. Slow Pyrolysis of bamboo derived graphene oxide as adsorbent for wastewater treatment (submitted thesis) (Duration June 2022)-Main Supervisor

Amir Amzar Bin Azahar. Fabrication of functionalized bio-graphene by laser inductive hetero-epitaxial growth as electrode materials (On-going) (Duration: September 2023)-Main supervisor

Nur Afzalina Badri. Mechanism of functionalized graphene oxide by laser for solar cell application. (On-going) (Duration: June 2023)-Main supervisor.

Magaji Abdulkadir. Synthesis and Characterization of Spinel Ferrites Based Composites For Microwave Absorption in K-Band. (On-going) (Duration: April 2023)- Main supervisor.

Publication

Publications:

Chapters in Book:

• Nurhafizah MD. Stabilized Graphene Oxide Assisted Surfactants and Its Capacitance Performance. IntechOpen 2020. Book Title: Graphene Production and Application.

 Academic Journals:

• MD Nurhafizah, AA Azahar, N Abdullah, Direct Growth of Bio-Graphene using Modified-CVD For Straight-Forward Characterization, Bioresource Technology, Vol 414, 131637, 2024.
• AA Azahar, MD Nurhafizah, A short review on surpassing Pt with alternative counter electrodes and GQD enhancement in counter electrode, Synthetic Metals, 2024, 307,117685.
• Maryam Solehah Zulkefli, Nurul Yani Rahim, Yong Shen Chua, Nurhafizah Md Disa, Noorfatimah Yahaya, Zeni Rahmawati, Soh Kheang Loh, and Wan Nazwanie Wan Abdullah, Fabrication of activated carbon derived from glycerin pitch for desulfurization of model fuel oil and electrode application. Langmuir, 2024, 40 (21), 11134-11145.
• IU Bakara, MD Nurhafizah, N Abdullah, OO Akinnawo, A Ul-Hamid, Investigation of kinetics and thermodynamics of methylene blue dye adsorption using activated carbon derived from bamboo biomass, Inorganic Chemistry Communications,2024, 112609.
• MD Nurhafizah, OO Akinnawo, N. Abdullah, AB Suriani, Influence of washing parameters on biomass and biochar properties of empty fruit bunches from oil palm plantation. Biomass Conversion and Biofinery, 2024, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-024-05830-9.
• B Afzalina, MD Nurhafizah, S Razak, WI Nawawi, Effect of modified titanium dioxide photonanode and agarose gel electrolyte on electrochemical studies of dye-sensitized solar cell, Optical Materials, 2024, 150 (115275).
• MD Nurhafizah, AA Azahar, N. Abdullah, H. Ruey Ong, Oxidized graphene fabrication from oil palm shell at different exposure time, Materials Today: Proceedings (2023)(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.04.198). (Impact Factor 2021: 1.46).
• OO Akinnawo, MD Nurhafizah, N Abdullah, Pyrolysis kinetic study of the thermal degradation of pretreated empty fruit bunches, Materials Today: Proceedings (2023). (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.03.512). (Impact Factor 2021: 1.46).
• AA Azahar, MD Nurhafizah, N Abdullah, A Ul-Hamid, A review on the palm oil wastes thermal degradation analysis and its kinetic triplet study, Bioenergy Research, 2023, Doi: 10.1007/s12155-023- 10576-9. (Impact Factor 2021: 3.952).
• N Abdullah, R Mohd Taib, NSM Aziz, MR Omar, MD Nurhafizah, Banana pseudo-stem biochar derived from slow and fast pyrolysis process, Heliyon, 9(1), e12940, 2023, (Impact Factor 2023: 3.776).
• AA Azahar, MD Nurhafizah, N Abdullah, A Ul-Hamid, A review on the palm oil wastes thermal degradation analysis and its kinetic triplet study, Bioenergy Research, 2023, Doi: 10.1007/s12155-023- 10576-9. (Impact Factor 2021: 3.952).
• AA Azahar, MD Nurhafizah, MR Omar, N Abdullah, Bio-graphene production from oil palm shell waste valorised through sequential thermal and catalytic means, Carbon Trends, 2022, 9, 100225.
• MD Nurhafizah. Tahap penguasaan kemahiran proses sains pelajar tingkatan empat aliran sains di daerah Kuala Muda/Yan, Kedah, Jurnal Dunia Pendidikan, 2022, 4 (3), 257-264.
• MD Nurhafizah, Henna Malakar, N. Abdullah, DFT study on structural properties, density of states and band structure of mono & bi-layer graphene, Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences, 2022, 26 (5), 1142.
• MD Nurhafizah. A low-cost and convenient system-based real-time monitoring for the standalone power station. International Journal of Information Technology (2022). https://doi.10.1007/s41870-021-00855-z.
• MD Nurhafizah, N. Abdullah, AB Suriani, A Mohamed. The Effect on Exfoliation Time to the Concentration of Water Soluble Graphene Oxide Produced via Green Method as Conductive Electrodes. Graphene Technology (2020) (Accepted to be published)
• MD Nurhafizah, I Sabar, AB Suriani, A Mohamed. Graphene Oxide/Low Ammonia NRL Nanocomposite-Based Electrode in  Various Electrolyte Concentrations: Electrical Properties and Capacitive Behavior for Supercapacitor. Journal of Rubber Research (2020) (Accepted to be published)
• MD Nurhafizah. Magnetic Properties of graphene oxide via a simple mixing with waste engine oil-based carbon nanotubes. SN Applied Sciences(2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-020-2361-8. 
• Nurhafizah MD, Aziz AA, Suriani AB, Mohamed A, Soga T (2020) Low-temperature exfoliated graphene oxide incorporated with different types of natural rubber latex: electrical and morphological properties and its capacitance performance. Ceram. Int.46 (5):5610-5622. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2019.11.005
• Nurhafizah MD, Suriani AB, Mohamed A, Soga T. Effect of voltage applied for graphene oxide/latex nanocomposite produced via electrochemical exfoliation and its application as conductive electrodes. Diam. Relat. Mater. 101:107624. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diamond.2019.107624
• MD Nurhafizah, SY Khor, KL Tan, T Soga. The Synthesized Reduced Graphene Oxide Enhanced the Capacitive Behavior of Activated Carbon/PVA as Potential Electrode Materials. Journal of Nanostructures-Scopus. Doi:10.22052/jns.2019.196289.1919. (Impact Factor 2018: 0.22)
• MD Nurhafizah. Rapid Synthesized Reduced Graphene Oxide Enhanced the Electrodes Potential in Supercapacitor. International Journal of Nanotechnology 2019. Invited paper (Submitted)
• MD Nurhafizah, AB Suriani et al. The Effect on Exfoliation Time to the Concentration of Water Soluble Graphene Oxide Produced via Green Method as Conductive Electrodes. Graphene Technology 2019 (Under Review)
• AB Suriani, MD Nurhafizah et al. Enhanced photovoltaic performance using reduced graphene oxide assisted by triple-tail surfactant as an efficient and low-cost counter electrode for dye-sensitized solar cells. Optik International Journal, Elsevier, vol 139, pp 201-208 (Impact Factor 2017:1.191).
• AB Suriani, MD Nurhafizah et al. Electrical enhancement of radiation-vulcanized natural rubber latex added with reduced graphene oxide additives for supercapacitor electrodes. Journal of Materials Science Springer, vol 52, pp 6611-6622 (Impact Factor 2017: 2.993).
• AB Suriani, MD Nurhafizah et al. Highly conductive electrodes of graphene oxide/natural rubber latex-based electrodes by using a hyper-branched surfactant. Materials and Design- Elsevier, vol 99, pp 174-181 (Impact Factor 2017: 4.525).
• AB Suriani, MD Nurhafizah et al. A facile one-step method for graphene oxide/natural rubber latex nanocomposite production for supercapacitor applications. Materials Letter-Elsevier, vol 161, pp665-668 (Impact Factor 2017: 2.687).
• M.D. Nurhafizah, A.B. Suriani, et al., A review: Synthesis Methods of Graphene and Its Application in Supercapacitor Devices. Advanced Materials Research, vol. 1109, pp. 40-44.
• M.D. Nurhafizah, A.B. Suriani, et al., The Synthesis of Graphene Oxide via Electrochemical Exfoliation Method. Advanced Materials Research, vol. 1109, pp. 55-59.
• J. Norhafizah, A.B. Suriani, M.D. Nurhafizah, et al., The Effect of Time Interval on Waste Cooking Palm Oil Injection for Carbon Nanotubes Production. Advanced Materials Research, vol. 1109, pp. 94-98.
• J. Norhafizah, A.B. Suriani, M.D. Nurhafizah, et al., Mass Production of Carbon Nanotubes and Its Future Applications: A Review. Advanced Materials Research, vol. 1109, pp. 83-87.

Seminar

• M.D. Nurhafizah, A.A. Azahar, N. Abdullah. 4th International Conference on Bioresource Technology for Bioenergy, Bioproducts & Environmental Sustainablility 2023 (BIORESTEC 2023). 14th – 17th May 2023 (Oral Presentation).
• M.D. Nurhafizah, N. Abdullah. 4th International Conference on Bioresource Technology for Bioenergy, Bioproducts & Environmental Sustainablility 2023 (BIORESTEC 2023). 14th – 17th May 2023 (Oral Presentation).
• M.D. Nurhafizah, N. Abdullah, M.R. Omar, A.A. Azahar, N.S. Batrisyia. International Borneo Innovation Exhibition & Competition 2022 (IBIEC 2022). 19th – 20th October 2022 (Oral Presentation via Online).
• M.D. Nurhafizah. 31st Regional Conference On Solid State Science and Technology 2022. 6-8 September 2022 (Participant)
• Akinnawo Olumide Olufemi, M.D. Nurhafizah, N, Abdullah. Title: Pyrolysis kinetic study of the thermal degradation of empty fruit bunches. International Conference of Chemical Engineering and Industrial Biotechnology 2022 (ICCEIB 2022). 15-16 August 2022 (Oral Present via online)
• Amir Amzar Azahar, M.D. Nurhafizah, N, Abdullah. Title: Alternative Nucleation and Exfoliation Environment for Bio-Graphene Fabrication opting Green Precursor. International Conference of Chemical Engineering and Industrial Biotechnology 2022 (ICCEIB 2022). 15-16 August 2022 (Oral Present via online)
• M.D. Nurhafizah. 5th Materials Technology Challenge (MTC 5.0): A Virtual Competition. Presented at the 8th International Conference on Solid State Science and Technology (ICSSST 2021). November, 1-3,2021.
• M.D. Nurhafizah. “Rapid Synthesized Graphene Oxide from Coconut Frond Wastes as Potential Supercapacitor’s Electrodes”. Presented at 2020 International Innovation Competition in Canada (iCAN-TORONTO, Canada), on 15-20 August 2020 (Oral present via online).
• M.D. Nurhafizah & N.H. Abdullah. The Characteristics of Graphene-like Materials Derived from Biomass Wastes and Its Electrical Conductivity. Presented at International Conference Biomass Bioenergy, in Indonesia, on August 10, 2020. (Oral presentation via online)
• MD. Nurhafizah. “Rapid Synthesized Reduced Graphene Oxide Enhanced the Capacitive Behavior as Potential Electrode Materials and Its Ferromagnetic Properties” Presented at International Conference on Frontiers in Materials Sciences & Technology 2019 (ICoFMST 2019) at World Resort Langkawi, on December 23-24, 2019. (Oral Presentation)
• MD. Nurhafizah. “The Effect on Exfoliation Time to the Concentration of Water Soluble Graphene Oxide Produced via Green Method as Conductive Electrodes” Presented at International Symposium on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology 2019 at Marriot Hotel, Putrajaya Malaysia, on August 19-20, 2019. (Oral presentation).
• MD. Nurhafizah. “Rapid Synthesized Reduced Graphene Oxide Enhanced the Capacitive Behavior of Activated Carbon/PVA as Electrode Materials” Presented at International Symposium on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology 2019 at Marriot Hotel, Putrajaya Malaysia, on August 19-20, 2019. (Poster presentation).
• MD. Nurhafizah, A.B. Suriani, A. Mohamed. “The production of graphene oxide via electrochemical exfoliation and its application as conductive electrodes”. Presented at International Conference on Advanced Nano Materials (ANM 18) -held at University of Aveiro Portugal, on July 18-20, 2018 (Oral Presentation).
• Esco Safety Awareness on Biological Safety Cabinet & Fume Hood Technology (23th Februari 2016) (Participant).
• Bengkel Induksi Keselamatan Makmal & Bengkel Bagi Pelajar Pascasiswazah Jabatan Fizik 2015 held in Seminar Room of Physics Department, 17 Disember 2015 (Participant).
• 3rd International Postgraduate Conference on Science & Mathematics (IPCSM` 15) held in UPSI Tanjung Malim, Perak, 10-11 October 2015.
• Perak Young Expo 10-12 Oktober 2014 (Ahli Jawatankuasa Pelaksana).
• MD. Nurhafizah, A.B. Suriani, A. Mohamed, I.M. Illyas Synthesis of Graphene Using Modified Hummers   Method    For    Supercapacitor    Application.    Presented    at    2nd International Postgraduate Conference on Science & Mathematics (IPCSM` 14) held in UPSI Tanjung Malim, Perak, 18-19 October 2014 (Oral Presentation).
• Aktiviti Penggalakan STEM Bersempena Karnival “Professor Turun Padang” Perak 2014, 21-22 Februari 2014 bertempat di SK Dato’ Ishak, Lumut, Perak. (Ahli Jawatankuasa Pelaksana).
• MD. Nurhafizah, A.B. Suriani, A. Mohamed, I.M. Illyas and M. Rusop. Effect of Reduction Time on the Morphology of Graphene Assisted by Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate. Presented at Malaysia-Japan lnternational Conference on Nanoscience, Nanotechnology and Nanoengineering 2014 (NANO-SciTech 2014 & IC-NET 2014) held in UiTM Shah Alam, Selangor, 28 February - 3 March 2014 (Oral Presentation).
• MD. Nurhafizah, A.B. Suriani, A. Mohamed, I.M. Illyas and M. Rusop. Effect of Reduction Time on the Morphology of Graphene Assisted by Surfactant. Presented at Malaysia-Japan lnternational Conference on Nanoscience, Nanotechnology and Nanoengineering 2014 (NANO-SciTech 2014 & IC-NET 2014) held in UiTM Shah Alam, Selangor, 28 February - 3 March 2014 (Poster Presentation).
• 25th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX `14 Malaysia) 8- 10 May 2014 held in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. (Presenter)
• International Conference and Exposition on Invention of Institution of Higher Learning (PECIPTA) 2013 held at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. 7-9 November 2013 (Participant).
• Bengkel “Turnitin” held at Institute of Graduate Studies (IPS) UPSI. 6 Disember 2013

• NanoMalaysia 2013 Convention and Expo held in Melaka 10-12 Disember 2013

• MD. Nurhafizah, A.B. Suriani, A. Mohamed and I.M. Illyas, “Preparation and Characterization of Graphene-Latex Nanocomposite.” Presented at International Conference on "Innovation Challenges in Multidisciplinary Research & Practice (ICMRP- 2013)-held at Pearl Intemational Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, on December 13-14, 2013 (Oral Presentation).

Other

AWARDS:

• SILVER MEDAL Awards in the International Innovation Festival (INNOFEST 2024) held on 29th-30th April 2024 at Politeknik Sandakan Sabah.
• BRONZE MEDAL Awards for Innovation at 2nd International Invention, Innovation and Design Expo (INODEX 2023) held on 18th-19th September 2023.
• BRONZE MEDAL Awards for Innovation in Teaching & Learning Competition at INTELEC 2023, held on 19th-20th October 2023.
• GOLD MEDAL Awards for Innovation at International Borneo Innovation, Exhibition & Competition (IBIEC), held on 19th-20th October 2022.
• SILVER MEDAL for 5th Materials Technology Challenge (MTC 5.0): A Virtual Competition. Presented at 8th International Conference on Solid State Science and Technology (ICSSST 2021). November, 1-3,2021.
• Canadian Special Award for the invention innovation at 5^th Anniversary Edition of the International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada (iCAN2020-TORONTO, Canada), held on 29^th August 2020.
• Gold Medal for the invention innovation at 5^th Anniversary Edition of the International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada (iCAN2020-TORONTO, Canada), held on 29^th August 2020.
• Organizer’s Choice Award for the invention innovation at 5^th Anniversary Edition of the International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada (iCAN2020-TORONTO, Canada), held on 29^th August 2020.
• Gold Medal for Materials Technology Challenge (MTC). Presented at 3rd International Symposium on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology 2019 at Marriot Hotel, Putrajaya Malaysia, on August 19-20,2019.
• BITARA. Awarded by UPSI Tanjong Malim, Perak, 17 October 2017.
• Silver Medal, 25th International Invention, Innovation Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2014), Mei 2014
• Best Oral Presentation. Presented at 2nd International Postgraduate Conference on Science & Mathematics (IPCSM` 14) held in UPSI Tanjong Malim, Perak, 18-19 October 2014.

Grants

• Internal, BJIM USM Projek Geran Libatsama Universiti Komuniti, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Title: Enhancing Fish Drying Techniques: Innovating with Pyramid Solar Dryers vs. Traditional Open-Air Methods at Unit Nelayan Kuala Sungai Pinang, Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang. Duration: December 2024-November 2025 (Principle Investigator)
• Industry Research Grant Method to identify recycled polyethylene foam content. (DHU242401).  Duration: 15 April 2024-14 April 2026 (Co-investigator)
• Internal, BJIM USM Projek Geran Libatsama Universiti Komuniti, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Title: A Simple Innovation For A New Model of Portable Solar Dryer Pyramid For Seafood Preservation.  Duration: Oktober 2022-December 2023 (Principle Investigator)- ACHIEVED KPI
• FRGS Grant, KPT. Title: Mechanism of functionalized-induced graphene oxide by laser irradiation on bamboo char for solar cell application. Duration: September 2022-Ogos 2025 (Principle Investigator)
• Short Term Grant, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Title: The Production of Functionalized Graphene via Exfoliation for Counter Electrode Materials in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells. Duration: Jan 2019-Jan 2021 (Principle Investigator)- KPI achieved
• FRGS Grant, KPT. Title: The Characteristics of Biochar Derived from Oil Palm Wastes as Potential Graphene Oxide. Duration: September 2019-May 2023 (Principle Investigator)- KPI achieved
• RUI Grant, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Title: The Characteristics Study of Graphene Oxide Produced from Bio-char and Bio-oil Derived from Coconut Fronds Wastes for Potential Conductive Electrodes. Duration: Jan 2020-December 2023 (Principle Investigator)- KPI achieved
• NIPPON SHEET GLASS Grant. Title: Rapid Formation of PtPd bimetallic alloy nanosponges for direct methanol fuel cell application. Duration: Jan 2020-December 2021 (Co-Investigator)

Intellectual Property

• LY2024P00336
• LY2021P05985
• LY2021P05986
• LY2020003864
• FM2020003863
• LY2019005438
• LY2019005439