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

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

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

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. 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. 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 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

• 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)
• 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 (Co-Investigator)
• 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

• LY2019005438
•  LY2019005439