ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR. ALYZA AZZURA BINTI ABD RAHMAN AZMI
Faculty of Science & Marine Environment
alyza.azzura@umt.edu.my
https://wise.umt.edu.my/alyza.azzura
Executive Summary
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Expertise
APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Material Sciences And Technology Including Engineering Materials
Material Sciences
Materials Theory,Computation,and Design
Publications
Indexed Journal (Scopus & Wos)
Non-Indexed Journal
Books
Chapter In Books
Proceedings
RM2,761,098.00
Approved Grants
14
H-Index (Scopus)
20
Number of Projects
6
Total Postgraduate Students
PUBLICATIONS
Journals
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Article Title | Year | Journals | Indexing | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Insight Into Fatty Acid-amino Acids Interactions In Lipase Enzyme Catalysis Of Transesterification Reaction Of Palm Oil Using Density Functional Theory B3lyp 6-31g(d,p) | 2025 | Journal Of Oil Palm Research | WoS | Co Author |
| 2 | Copperas-coated Zeolite As An Efficient Adsorbent For Cadmium Removal From Synthetic Wastewater | 2022 | Desalination And Water Treatment | Scopus | Co Author |
| 3 | Green Synthesis Of Cicer Arietinum Waste Derived Silver Nanoparticle For Antimicrobial And Cytotoxicity Properties | 2023 | Biocatalysis And Agricultural Biotechnology | Scopus | Co Author |
| 4 | Effect Of Copperas Concentration On Polyferric Sulphate Properties And Coagulation Efficacy In Leachate Treatment | 2025 | International Journal Of Environmental Science And Technology | WoS | Co Author |
| 5 | Chemical, Mechanical, And Wettability Properties Of Bioplastic Material From Manihot Esculenta Cassava–chitosan Blends As Plastic Alternative | 2025 | Starch/staerke | Scopus | Co Author |
| 6 | Microplastics In The Environment: Properties, Impacts And Removal Strategies [mikroplastik Dalam Alam Sekitar: Sifat, Kesan Dan Strategi Penyingkiran] | 2023 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 7 | An Environmental Friendly Phenylphosphonate Functionalised Graphene Oxide/hdpe Composite Towards Flame Retardant: Experimental, Thermal And Cytotoxicity Evaluation | 2025 | Journal Of Environmental Chemical Engineering | WoS | Co Author |
| 8 | Phytochemical Screening, Tlc Profile And 1h Nmr Analysis Of Passiflora Foetida Extracts | 2023 | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Journal Of Undergraduate Research | MyCitex | Co Author |
| 9 | Copperas As Iron-based Coagulant For Water And Wastewater Treatment: A Review | 2022 | Biointerface Research In Applied Chemistry | Scopus | Co Author |
| 10 | Silica–silver Core–shell Nanoparticles Incorporated With Cellulose Filter Paper As An Effective Colorimetric Probe For Mercury Ion Detection In Aqueous Media: Experimental And Computational Evaluations | 2023 | Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring And Management | Scopus | Main Author, Corresponding Author |
| 11 | Removal Efficiency For Micro-polystyrene In Water By The Oil-based Ferrofluid Employ Response Surface Methodology [keberkesanan Penyingkiran Mikro-polisterina Dalam Air Oleh Bendalir Magnetik Berasaskan Minyak Menggunakan Kaedah Gerak Balas Permukaan] | 2023 | Sains Malaysiana | Scopus | Co Author |
| 12 | Food Additives For The Synthesis Of Metal Nanoparticles: A Review | 2022 | Environmental Chemistry Letters | Scopus | Co Author |
| 13 | Microplastic And Organic Pollutant Removal Using Imine-functionalized Mesoporous Magnetic Silica Nanoparticles Enhanced By Machine Learning | 2025 | Chemical Engineering Journal | Scopus | Co Author |
| 14 | Eco-friendly Nanopriming: Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Derived From Banana Peel Extract For Improved Germination Of Chili Seeds | 2025 | Journal Of Seed Science | WoS | Co Author |
| 15 | Oil Palm’s Empty Fruit Bunch As A Sorbent Material In Filter System For Oil-spill Clean Up | 2022 | Plants | Scopus | Co Author |
| 16 | The Utilisation Of Antarctic Microalgae Isolated From Paradise Bay (antarctic Peninsula) In The Bioremediation Of Diesel | 2023 | Plants | Scopus | Co Author |
| 17 | Insight Into Fatty Acid-amino Acids Interactions In Lipase Enzyme Catalysis Of Transesterification Reaction Of Palm Oil Using Density Functional Theory B3lyp 6-31g(d,p) | 2024 | Journal Of Oil Palm Research | Non-Index | Co Author |
| 18 | Utilisation Of Oil Palm’s Empty Fruit Bunch Spikelets For Oil-spill Removal | 2022 | Agronomy | Scopus | Co Author |
| 19 | Integration Of Copperas And Moringa Oleifera Seeds As Hybrid Coagulant For Turbidity And Ammonia Removal From Aquaculture Wastewater | 2023 | Indonesian Journal Of Chemistry | Scopus | Co Author |
| 20 | Guinea Grass (megathyrsus Maximus) Fibres As Sorbent In Diesel Bioremediation | 2023 | Sustainability (switzerland) | Scopus | Co Author |
| 21 | Antioxidant Properties And Chemical Profile Of Passiflora Foetida Extracts Determined By Atr-ftir Metabolomics | 2023 | Malaysian Journal Of Chemistry | Scopus | Co Author |
| 22 | Removal Efficiency For Micro-polystyrene In Water By The Oil-based Ferrofluid Employ Response Surface Methodology | 2023 | Sains Malaysiana | WoS | Co Author |
| 23 | Integration Of Chitosan And Sugar Cane Bagasse As Adsorbent For Remazol Red Dyes Removal | 2023 | Biointerface Research In Applied Chemistry | Scopus | Co Author |
| 24 | Microplastics As The Vector For The Attachment Of Polychlorinated Biphenyls: A Case Study Of Urbanized Langat River, Malaysia | 2025 | Marine Pollution Bulletin | WoS | Co Author |
| 25 | Microplastics Pollution Mitigation In Wastewater Treatment: Current Practices, Challenges, And Future Perspectives [pengurangan Pencemaran Mikroplastik Dalam Rawatan Air Sisa: Amalan Semasa, Cabaran Dan Perspektif Masa Depan] | 2024 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 26 | Estimation Of Macroplastic Yield From River Basin To Coastal Area: A Case Study Of The Klang River, Malaysia | 2025 | Marine Pollution Bulletin | WoS | Co Author |
| 27 | Chemical, Mechanical, And Wettability Properties Of Bioplastic Material From Manihot Esculenta Cassava-chitosan Blends As Plastic Alternative | 2024 | Starch-starke | WoS | Co Author |
| 28 | A Multidimensional Approach For Microplastics Monitoring In Two Major Tropical River Basins, Malaysia | 2023 | Environmental Research | Scopus | Co Author |
| 29 | Pome Treatment Using Ab-101 Microbial Consortium: Performance And Proposed Mechanism | 2024 | Journal Of Oil Palm Research | Scopus | Co Author |
| 30 | Pome Treatment Using Ab-101 Microbial Consortium: Performance And Proposed Mechanism | 2024 | Journal Of Oil Palm Research | Scopus | Co Author |
| 31 | Biosorption Of Engine Oil Using Rice Husk In A Filtration System | 2023 | Sustainability (switzerland) | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 32 | Harnessing Diesel-degrading Potential Of An Antarctic Microalga From Greenwich Island And Its Physiological Adaptation | 2023 | Biology-basel | WoS | Co Author |
| 33 | Study Of Landfill Leachate Coagulation Using Hybrid Coagulant Of Copperas/lime | 2023 | Desalination And Water Treatment | Scopus | Co Author |
Books
| No. | Book Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
|---|
Chapter In Books
| No. | Book Title | Chapter Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nanofiltration For Sustainability: Reuse, Recycle And Resource Recovery | Palm Oil Mill Secondary Effluent Treatment Via Nanofiltration Membrane Photocatalytic Reactor (mpr) | 2023 | CRC Press | Co Author |
| 2 | Green Reductive Synthesis Of Metallic Nanomaterials | 2025 | Elsevier | Main Author |
Proceeding
| No. | Article Title | Year | Proceeding | Indexing | Authorship |
|---|
RESEARCH GRANTS
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Grant Title | Role | Level | Funder | Value (RM) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elucidation Of Synergistic Adsorption And Photodegradation Mechanisms In Octakis-functionalized Tio2/pda-pu Superhydrophobic Sponge Composite For Microplastics Removal From Water | Project Leader | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM171,800.00 | In Progress |
| 2 | Development Of A Filtration System Using Activated Carbon¿¿¿metallic Nanocomposites For Microfiber Removal From Laundry Wastewater | Project Leader | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM800,000.00 | In Progress |
| 3 | Seeking The Potentiality Of Tolanes As Building Blocks In Enhancing Their Electronic Properties By Incorporating Mixed Conjugated Moieties Towards Chemosensing Of Nitrogenous Pollutants | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM90,000.00 | In Progress |
| 4 | Tailoring Cage-like Magnetic Silica-titanium Dioxide Core-shell Nanoparticles For Microplastic Photodegradation In Malaysian, Sub-antarctic And Antarctic Environments | Project Leader | National | YAYASAN PENYELIDIKAN ANTARTIKA SULTAN MIZAN | RM130,000.00 | In Progress |
| 5 | Mechanistic Study Of Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics Uptake Onto Plastic Waste In Aquatic Systems: Evaluation Of Adsorption Capacity And Interactions Using Response Surface Methodology, Isotherm Modeling, And Molecular Dynamic Simulations | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM40,000.00 | In Progress |
| 6 | Mechanistic Insight On Coagulation- Flocculation Behavior Of Hybrid Poly-ferric Sulphate - Polysachharide Based Coagulant In The Pre-treatment Of Wastewater From Chemical Manufacturing Industry | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM148,800.00 | In Progress |
| 7 | Computational And Experimental Insights Towards Mixed Conjugations Of Symmetrical Non-linear Optical Active Organometallics Chalcones As Emitters In Polymer Electrolyte-gated For Potential Organic Light Emitting Diode Candidature | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM198,860.00 | In Progress |
| 8 | Development Of A Filtration System Using Activated Carbon-metallic Nanoparticles For Microfiber Mitigation From Hospital Wastewater Discharge | Project Leader | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM223,680.00 | In Progress |
| 9 | Seed Nanopriming- Roles Of Green Synthesis Of Silver Nanoparticle On Chili Seed | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 10 | Spatiotemporal Evaluation And Characterization Of Microplastic And Associated Compounds In The Marine Environment Of Antarctica And Sub-antarctica Regions | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Alam Sekitar | RM100,000.00 | In Progress |
| 11 | Deciphering The In Vitro Anti-inflammatory Mechanism Of Silver Nanoparticle Co-applications With Passiflora Foetida L. Bioactive Compounds Using A Multi-platform Metabolomics Approach | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN PENGAJIAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM188,000.00 | Completed |
| 12 | Conversion Of Copperas To Poly-ferric Sulphate As Efficient And Stable Inorganic Coagulant For Landfill Leachate Treatment | Co-Researcher | Industry/Private/NGO | HB LABORATORIES SDN. BHD. | RM200,000.00 | In Progress |
| 13 | Feasibility Study Of Chemical Coagulation Of Landfill Leachate Using Copperas | Co-Researcher | Industry | VENATOR ASIA SDN. BHD. | RM30,000.00 | In Progress |
| 14 | Spatiotemporal Evaluation And Characterization Of Microplastic And Associated Compounds In The Marine Environment Of Antarctica And Sub-antarctica Regions | Co-Researcher | National | YAYASAN PENYELIDIKAN ANTARTIKA SULTAN MIZAN | RM150,000.00 | In Progress |
| 15 | Mechanistic Understanding On Intermolecular Forces Interaction Of Imine-functionalized Magnetic Mesoporous Silica Core-shell Nanoparticles With Polistyrene Microplastics As Potential Application In Water Purification | Project Leader | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM179,958.00 | Completed |
| 16 | Exploration Of The Agro-industrial Waste For Flame Retardants (frs) | Project Leader | National | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) | RM20,000.00 | Completed |
| 17 | Exploration Of The Agro-industrial Waste For Flame Retardants (frs) | Project Leader | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | Completed |
| 18 | Exploration Of The Agro-industrial Waste Embedded With Silver Nanoparticles For Flame Retardants (frs) Application | Project Leader | National | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 19 | Theory And Inhouse Training On Sampling And Identification Of Microplastic In Water Mrig-nahrim | Co-Researcher | National | Institut Penyelidikan Hidraulik Kebangsaan Malaysia (Nahrim) | RM15,000.00 | Completed |
| 20 | Theory And In-house Training On Sampling And Identification Of Microplastic In Water Mrig-nahrim | Co-Researcher | National | Institut Penyelidikan Hidraulik Kebangsaan Malaysia (NAHRIM) | RM15,000.00 | In Progress |
TEACHING
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Subject Name | Degree Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Industrial Materials Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 2 | Practical Of Physical Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 3 | Application Of Environmental Trace Analysis | Bachelor |
| 4 | Fundamental Of Physical Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 5 | Physical Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 6 | Basic Chemistry Practical | Bachelor |
| 7 | Basic Physical Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 8 | Practical For Physical Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 9 | Green Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 10 | International Mobility Outbound Ii | Bachelor |
| 11 | Physical Chemistry Practical | Bachelor |
| 12 | Practical For Analytical Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 13 | International Mobility Outbound Iii | Bachelor |
| 14 | Safety And Management Of Chemicals | Bachelor |
POSTGRADUATE STUDENT
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Student Name | Degree | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiah Binti Ali | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 2 | Wan Nur Iwani Binti Wan Rushdi | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 3 | Nur Rabiatul Syuhaidah Binti Mohamed Rusidi | Master | Completed |
| 4 | Wan Nur Iwani Binti Wan Rushdi | Master | Completed |
| 5 | Silvia Handayani | Master | Ongoing |
| 6 | Dahalan Bin Md Sukor | Master | Ongoing |
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | IP Title | IP Type | IP Status | Reference ID | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nopi-fesi: Non-polar Imine Compounds Functionalized On Magnetic Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles For Microplastics Removal From Water | Copyright | Awarded | CRLY2022C04547 | 2022 |
| 2 | Poisn: Development Of Magnetic Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles Functionalized With Polar Imine Derivative As A Potential Polystyrene Microplastic Removal From Water | Copyright | Awarded | CRLY2022C04548 | 2022 |
CONSULTANCY
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Title | Date | Level | Client Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Projek Perkhidmatan Sokongan Penyelidikan Mikroplastik Dalam Air Untuk Makmal Kualiti Air, Institut Penyelidikan Air Kebangsaan Malaysia | 01/08/2021 - 01/11/2021 | National | Institut Penyelidikan Air Kebangsaan Malaysia (nahrim) |
| 2 | Penyelidikan Mikroplastik Dalam Air Untuk Makmal Kualiti Air, Institut Penyelidikan Air Kebangsaan Malaysia (nahrim) | 01/08/2021 - 01/11/2021 | National | Institut Penyelidikan Air Kebangsaan Malaysia (nahrim) |
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Title | Year | Level | Collaborator | Funder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge Transfer Program (ktp) Kota Tinggi-umt | 2024 - 2024 | National | Community | KTP |
| 2 | Think Green, Keep It Magically Usable | 2022 - 2023 | University | Community | KTAGS |
AWARDS
| No. | Name of Awards/Recognition | Awarding Institution | Year Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Veracarbon: Aloe Vera Wasted-derived Magnetic Adsorbents For Enhanced Pharmaceutical Detection | Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia | 2024 | International |
| 2 | Agnps Mediated Passiflora Foetida For Enhanced Biological Activity | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu | 2024 | National |
| 3 | Synthesis And Characterization Of Magnetite Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles Functionalized With Polar And Nonpolar Imine Derivative (imine-mmsnps) As A Potential Of Polystyrene Microplastics Removal From Water | University Collage Tati (uc Tati) | 2023 | National |
