TS. DR. ENGKU ABD GHAPUR BIN CHE ENGKU ALI
Faculty of Science & Marine Environment
engku_ghapur@umt.edu.my
https://wise.umt.edu.my/engku_ghapur
Executive Summary
Engku Abd Ghapur bin Che Engku Ali is a materials scientist specializing in nanostructured metal-oxide semiconductors and polymer nanocomposites. He has led projects on graphene-nanoplatelet-reinforced high-density polyethylene for mechanical performance and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, hydrothermal synthesis of Mn/Co-doped ZnO nanorods for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications in dye-sensitized and hybrid-polymer solar cells. His structural and optical investigations of ZnO-SiO2 and ZnO-Zn2SiO4 hybrid composites have deepened understanding of how morphology controls function. As principal and co-supervisor of undergraduate and postgraduate students, he integrates rigorous experimental design with advanced electron microscopy, spectroscopy and electrical-transport techniques. He also delivers lectures and hands-on labs in nano-semiconductor device fabrication, modern physics and classical mechanics, emphasizing critical thinking and practical characterization skills that prepare graduates for research and industry roles.
Expertise
APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Material Sciences And Technology Including Engineering Materials
Material Sciences
Material Properties
Publications
RM142,690.00
Approved Grants
6
H-Index (Scopus)
2
Number of Projects
1
Total Postgraduate Students
PUBLICATIONS
Journals
| No. | Article Title | Year | Journals | Indexing | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Investigation On Mechanical, Electrical And Morphological Of High-density Polyethylene (hdpe) Reinforced With Different Particle Size And Composition Of Graphene Nanoplatelets (gnp) | 2024 | Digest Journal Of Nanomaterials And Biostructures | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
Books
| No. | Book Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
|---|
Chapter In Books
| No. | Book Title | Chapter Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kompilasi Kertas Penyelidikan Strategik Tsis 2023 Bahagian 2 | Potensi Silika Setiu Untuk Penghasilan Licau Seramik Hiasan | 2023 | TSIS | Co Author |
Proceeding
| No. | Article Title | Year | Proceeding | Indexing | Authorship |
|---|
RESEARCH GRANTS
| No. | Grant Title | Role | Level | Funder | Value (RM) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preparation And Evaluation Of Graphene Nanoplatelets As A Filler To The Mechanical And Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Properties Of Polyethylene (pe) Composite | Project Leader | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM99,690.00 | Completed |
| 2 | Potensi Pasir Silika Setiu Untuk Penghasilan Licau Seramik Hiasan | Co-Researcher | National | TERENGGANU STRATEGIC & INTEGRITY INSTITUTE (TSIS) | RM43,000.00 | Completed |
TEACHING
| No. | Subject Name | Degree Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fundamental Physics | Bachelor |
| 2 | Physics Science Technique | Bachelor |
| 3 | Physics And Thin Film Technology | Bachelor |
| 4 | Physics Laboratory | Bachelor |
| 5 | Fundamental Of Physics | Bachelor |
| 6 | Semiconductor Devices | Bachelor |
| 7 | Seminar And Research Methods | Bachelor |
| 8 | Physical Acoustics | Bachelor |
| 9 | Physics Ii | Diploma |
| 10 | Modern Physics | Bachelor |
| 11 | Research Project Ii | Bachelor |
| 12 | Research Project I | Bachelor |
| 13 | Nanosemiconductor Device | Bachelor |
| 14 | Materials Processing Technology | Bachelor |
| 15 | Advanced Instrumentation | Bachelor |
| 16 | Classical Mechanics | Bachelor |
| 17 | Mechanics And Waves | Bachelor |
| 18 | Physics I | Diploma |
POSTGRADUATE STUDENT
| No. | Student Name | Degree | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wan Maizatulakmalzira Binti Wan Mohammad | Master | Completed |
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
| No. | IP Title | IP Type | IP Status | Reference ID | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kinematic Problem Solving Kit (kps-kit) | Copyright | Awarded | LY2023W02574 | 2023 |
CONSULTANCY
| No. | Title | Date | Level | Client Name |
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KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
| No. | Title | Year | Level | Collaborator | Funder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Program Pendayaan Komuniti Universiti Awam (komuniti@unimadani) Tahun 2025. Stem Explorer: Kaunselor Dan Pelajar Bersama Sains Dan Teknologi | 2025 - 2026 | National | Community | Kementerian Kewangan Malaysia |
| 2 | Potensi Kekonduksian Air Laut Dalam Aplikasi Penjanaan Tenaga Boleh Baharu | 2025 - 2026 | University | Community | PPIJIM |
| 3 | Program Sulam Bagi Projek Konduktiviti Air Laut | 2024 - 2025 | University | Community | none |
| 4 | Program Pemindahan Ilmu - Penghasilan Arus Elektrik Menggunakan Air Laut Bersama Pelajar Smk Tengku Mizan Zainal Abidin (stemza) | 2023 - 2023 | University | Community | none |
AWARDS
| No. | Name of Awards/Recognition | Awarding Institution | Year Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kps Kit: Teknik Mudah Penyelesaian Masalah Kinematik | Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (upsi) | 2023 | National |
| 2 | Mobile App Of Monitoring Profiling For Nano Materials And Experimentation | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | 2023 | National |
| 3 | Best Oral Presenter | Malaysian Solid State Science And Technology Society (mass) | 2022 | National |
