ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR TS. DR. MOHD SABRI BIN MOHD GHAZALI
Faculty of Science & Marine Environment
mohdsabri@umt.edu.my
https://wise.umt.edu.my/mohdsabri
Executive Summary
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Expertise
APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Nanotechnology
Nano Materials, Characterisation and Manufacturing
Nanostructure
Publications
Indexed Journal (Scopus & Wos)
Non-Indexed Journal
Books
Chapter In Books
Proceedings
RM2,001,928.00
Approved Grants
20
H-Index (Scopus)
22
Number of Projects
12
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 | Recent Innovations In Organic Inhibitors For Mild Steel In Corrosive Solutions: A Mini Review | 2024 | Journal Of Sustainability Science And Management | Scopus | Co Author |
| 2 | Natural Dye’s Photodegradation Effect Towards Optical Properties For Solar Energy Applications | 2023 | Jurnal Teknologi | Scopus | Co Author |
| 3 | Amino Acid-derived Imidazole Zwitterion As Green Interfacial Corrosion Inhibitor For Cold Rolled Steel | 2025 | Case Studies In Chemical And Environmental Engineering | Scopus | Co Author |
| 4 | Experimental And Theoretical Investigation Of The Thermophysical Properties Of Cobalt Oxide (co3o4) In Distilled Water (dw), Ethylene Glycol (eg), And Dw–eg Mixture Nanofluids | 2022 | Nanomaterials | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 5 | Eggshells Biowaste Filler For Improving The Anticorrosive Behaviour Of Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings On Mild Steel In Artificial Seawater | 2023 | Journal Of Materials Research And Technology-jmr&t | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 6 | Synthesis And Characterisation Of Composite Silica, Poly(methyl Methacrylate) (pmma) And Gold-silver (au-ag) Alloy Via Co-crystallisation For Light Manipulation Applications [sintesis Dan Pencirian Komposit Silika, Poli(metil Metakrilat) (pmma) Dan Aloi Emas-perak (au-ag) Melalui Penghabluran Bersama Untuk Aplikasi Manipulasi Cahaya] | 2023 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | Co Author |
| 7 | Frontiers In Organic Corrosion Inhibitors For Chloride And Acidic Media: A Review | 2022 | Journal Of Bio- And Tribo-corrosion | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 8 | Effect Of Effective Microorganisms In Fermentation Of Rice Husk And Anchovy Head Using Lab-scale Treatment | 2024 | Pertanika Journal Of Tropical Agricultural Science | Scopus | Co Author |
| 9 | Efficacy Of One-step-ultrasonic Route To Producing Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles From Cockle Shells | 2023 | Food And Bioproducts Processing | WoS | Co Author |
| 10 | Surface Modification Effects Of Caco3 And Tio2 Nanoparticles In Nonpolar Solvents | 2023 | Journal Of Dispersion Science And Technology | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 11 | Experimental And Theoretical Investigations Of The Thermal Conductivity Of Erbium Oxide/ethylene Glycol Nanofluids For Thermal Energy Applications | 2022 | Chemical Engineering & Technology | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 12 | Potential Of Nanosilicon Dioxide Extraction From Silicon-rich Agriculture Wastes As A Plant Growth Promoter | 2022 | Advances In Natural Sciences: Nanoscience And Nanotechnology | Scopus | Co Author |
| 13 | 25 Years Of Progress On Plants As Corrosion Inhibitors Through A Bibliometric Analysis Using The Scopus Database (1995-2020) | 2022 | Arabian Journal Of Chemistry | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 14 | Electrical And Microstructural Evaluation Of Zno Varistor Ceramics With Different Casio3 Contents | 2022 | Materials Chemistry And Physics | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 15 | Effects Of Carica Papaya Leaves Extract As An Additive In Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings For Stainless Steel 316l Protection In Artificial Seawater | 2025 | Journal Of Adhesion Science And Technology | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 16 | Green Anticorrosion Coating With Low Vocs Emission Using Moringa Oleifera Leaves Extract | 2022 | Mechanics Of Advanced Composite Structures | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 17 | 100 Years Of Thiosemicarbazone: A Bibliometric Study Using Scopus Database | 2025 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | Co Author |
| 18 | Exploring The Global Publications On Varistors Using The Scopus Database Through A Bibliometric Analysis | 2022 | Journal Of Asian Ceramic Societies | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 19 | Enantioselective Application Of Tio2 And Zno Encapsulated Hollow Silica In The Photocatalytic Degradation Of Dimethylarsinic Acid | 2023 | Rasayan Journal Of Chemistry | Scopus | Co Author |
| 20 | Real And Imaginary Impedance Prediction Of Ni-p Composite Coating For Additive Manufacturing Steel Via Multilayer Perceptron | 2022 | Metals | WoS | Co Author |
| 21 | Nanotechnology: Recent Progress In Agriculture And Effects On Physiology Of Plants. | 2022 | J. Trop. Plant Physiol. 13(2) (2021):23-36 | MyCitex | Co Author |
| 22 | A Review And A Bibliometric Analysis Of Tropical Herbs And Their Bioactive Compounds For Modulating Gut Microbiota Function And Glucose Regulation In Type 2 Diabetes | 2024 | Food & Medicine Homology | Non-Index | Co Author |
| 23 | Natural Dye’s Photodegradation Effect Towards Optical Properties For Solar Energy Applications | 2023 | Jurnal Teknologi | Scopus | Co Author |
| 24 | Cynodon Dactylon Extract As Eco-friendly Corrosion Inhibitor Epoxy Coating Addition For Mild Steel | 2024 | International Journal Of Corrosion And Scale Inhibition | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 25 | Valorization Of Cockle Shell Waste Into Hydroxyapatite For Improving Gel Properties Of Surimi | 2025 | Journal Of Food Science | Scopus | Co Author |
| 26 | Antibacterial Activity Of Natural-based Toothpaste Incorporated With Nano-hydroxyapatite From Fish Bone Against Dental Caries Bacteria | 2024 | Food Research | Scopus | Co Author |
| 27 | Superoleophilic-hydrophobic Kapok Oil Sorbents Via Energy Efficient Carbonization | 2022 | Journal Of Natural Fibers | WoS | Co Author |
| 28 | Application Of Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy Technology To Evaluate Passivation Performance Of Film Forming And Adsorption Types Corrosion Inhibitors | 2022 | International Journal Of Corrosion And Scale Inhibition | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 29 | Environmentally Benign Water-soluble Sodium L-2-(1-imidazolyl) Alkanoic Acids As New Corrosion Inhibitors For Mild Steel In Artificial Seawater | 2023 | Acs Omega | WoS | Co Author |
| 30 | Surface-enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (sers) Substrates Based On Photonic Crystal Embedded Bi-metallic Nanoparticles For Leptospiral Dna Detection | 2025 | Applied Spectroscopy | Scopus | Co Author |
| 31 | Potential Application Of Plant-based Derivatives As Green Components In Functional Coatings: A Review | 2022 | Cleaner Materials | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 32 | Determination And Prediction Of Corrosion Integrity On Rv Discovery Via Non-destructive Test (ndt) And Artificial Neural Network (ann) | 2024 | Journal Of Tropical Resources And Sustainable Science | MyCitex | Co Author |
| 33 | Experimental And Theoretical Investigation Of The Thermophysical Properties Of Cobalt Oxide (co3o4) In Distilled Water (dw), Ethylene Glycol (eg), And Dw-eg Mixture Nanofluids | 2022 | Nanomaterials | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 34 | Efficacy Of Ultrasonic Cleaning On Cockle Shells | 2023 | Journal Of Food Engineering | Scopus | Co Author |
| 35 | Experimental, Dft And Molecular Dynamic Simulation Of Andrographis Paniculata As Corrosion Inhibitor For Mild Steel In Artificial Seawater | 2024 | Materials Chemistry And Physics | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 36 | Natural Dye`s Photodegradation Effect Towards Optical Properties For Solar Energy Applications | 2023 | Jurnal Teknologi-sciences & Engineering | WoS | Co Author |
Books
| No. | Book Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
|---|
Chapter In Books
| No. | Book Title | Chapter Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advanced Structured Materials | Synthesis And Morphological Studies Of Cerium Oxide-zinc Oxide As A Potential Heterostructured Material | 2024 | Springer | Co Author |
Proceeding
| No. | Article Title | Year | Proceeding | Indexing | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Optical Properties Of Hydroxyapatite (hap) From Natural Sources Via Attenuated Total Reflectance (atr) Of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (ftir) | 2022 | International Symposium On Science & Technology Ukm Psu 2022 (isstup2022) | none | Co Author |
| 2 | Gelling Characteristics Of Fish Surimi Gel Added With Calcium Hydroxyapatite (hap) | 2023 | Iop Conference Series: Earth And Environmental Science | Scopus | Co Author |
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 | Elucidating The Fate And Remediation Potential Of Decapterus Sp. Bone Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste In Aquatic Systems For Sustainable Pharmaceutical Product | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM40,000.00 | In Progress |
| 2 | Development And Testing Of Corrosion Inhibitor For Marine Metal In Corrosive Solution And Epoxy Coating | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 3 | Elucidating The Tunability Of Three-dimensional Cu2s-cufes2 Nanoheterostructures On Enhanced Oil-water Separation And Photocatalytic Dye Degradation | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM166,000.00 | In Progress |
| 4 | A Greener Approach To Synthesize Glycerol Carbonate Via Transesterification Of Glycerol And Dimethyl Carbonate Over Dead Corals | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM28,000.00 | In Progress |
| 5 | Elucidation Of Anticorrosion And Self-healing Mechanisms Of Polyalthia Longifolia Leaf Extracts On Mild Steel Under Seawater Conditions For Long Shelf-life Coating Agent | Project Leader | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM155,000.00 | In Progress |
| 6 | Gemini Surfactants As Low Toxic Acidizing Corrosion Inhibitor For Oil Well Industry: Computational And Experimental Approach | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM183,300.00 | In Progress |
| 7 | Microstructure And Electrical Characteristics Of Cobalt/ Lanthanum Oxide Co-doped Zno-perovskite Based Varistor Using Solid-state And Sol-gel Approaches: Comparative Study | Project Leader | University | UMT | RM90,000.00 | In Progress |
| 8 | Nanosil: Foliar Fertilizer & Plant Growth Regulator For Rice Plant | Project Leader | University | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) | RM30,000.00 | In Progress |
| 9 | Corrosion Inhibition Of Environmentally Benign Heterocyclic Compounds Via Electrochemical, Computational And Field Study In Marine Environment | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM173,228.00 | Completed |
| 10 | Elucidating Three-dimensional Cuo-cusno3 Nanostructured Copper Meshes With Tunable Wettability For Sustainable Oil-water Separation And Photocatalytic Degradation | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 11 | Impact Of Calcium Titanate Addition On Microstructural And Electrical Properties Of Zinc Oxide Based Varistor Ceramics | Project Leader | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | Completed |
| 12 | Impact Of Calcium Titanate Addition On Microstructural And Electrical Properties Of Zinc Oxide Based Varistor Ceramics | Project Leader | University | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 13 | Enhancing Plant Tolerance To Biotic And Abiotic Stresses With Utilization Advancement In Nanoparticle Technology | Co-Researcher | National | LRGS (UPM) | RM560,000.00 | Completed |
| 14 | Development Of Environmental Friendly Corrosion-fouling Inhibitors For Marine Application | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM122,000.00 | Completed |
| 15 | Elucidating The Effect Of Waste-derived Nanofertilizer Blend Using Anchovy Head And Rice Husk On Sweet Potato (ipomea Batatas) Planted On Bris Soil | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | Completed |
| 16 | Properties And Photocatalytic Activity Of Cadmium Sulfide (cds) Nanoparticles Doped With Metal Oxide For Wastewater Treatment | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 17 | Optimization Of Photocatalytic Disinfection Process Of Pathogenic Vibrio Parahaemolyticus Using Cerium Oxide-zinc Oxide Heterostructured Photocatalyst | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 18 | Formulating Eco-friendly Ttohpaste From Hydroxyapatite (hap) Extracted From Fishery By-products | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 19 | Integrated Natural Dye Of Tropical Plant In Enhancing Hybrid Solar Cell Performance | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM104,000.00 | Completed |
| 20 | Development Of Teaching And Learning Aid Tool For Renewal Energy Technology And Energy Management Course | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM6,000.00 | Completed |
| 21 | Elucidation Of Surface Morphology Of Biodegradable Microbial Cellulose-reinforced With Cellulose-reinforced With P(3hb-co-4hb) Scaffold As Potential Chronic Wound Healing Biomaterial | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM92,200.00 | Completed |
| 22 | Elucidation Of Surface Morphology Of Biodegradable Microbial Cellulose-reinforced With P(3hb-co-4hb) Scaffold As Potential Chronic Wound Healing Biomaterial | Co-Researcher | National | KPM | RM92,200.00 | In Progress |
TEACHING
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Subject Name | Degree Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fundamental Physics | Bachelor |
| 2 | Nanomaterials Physics | Bachelor |
| 3 | Atomic And Molecular Physics | Bachelor |
| 4 | Work-based Learning 2 | Bachelor |
| 5 | Atomic Physics | Bachelor |
| 6 | Electrics And Electronics Laboratory | Bachelor |
| 7 | Research Training | Bachelor |
| 8 | Nanophysics Technique 1 | Bachelor |
| 9 | Mathematical Physics | Bachelor |
| 10 | Work-based Learning 1 | Bachelor |
| 11 | Fundamental Of Physics | Bachelor |
| 12 | Materials Science | Bachelor |
POSTGRADUATE STUDENT
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Student Name | Degree | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monther Faek A'yesh Alsboul | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 2 | Monther Faek A'yesh Alsboul | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 3 | Wan Mohamad Ikhmal Bin Wan Mohamad Kamaruzzaman | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 4 | Muhamad Syaizwadi Bin Shaifudin | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 5 | Malia Athirah Binti Badruddin | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 6 | Norni Hidayawati Binti Mat Daud | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 7 | Nursabrina Amirah Binti Mohd Nasir | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 8 | Nur Aiman Syafiq Bin Mohd Hamidi | Master | Completed |
| 9 | Abdul Mu'iz Aniq Aiman Bin Mohd Suhaimi | Master | Completed |
| 10 | Nursabrina Amirah Binti Mohd Nasir | Master | Completed |
| 11 | Malia Athirah Binti Badruddin | Master | Completed |
| 12 | Izznurin Aduna Rifqi Binti Mohd Yusof | 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 | Nanosil: Foliar Fertilizer & Plant Growth Regulator For Rice Plant | Trade Secret | Awarded | UMTTS100 | 2023 |
| 2 | Elceza: Brisksurge Arrester For Low Voltage Application | Trade Secret | Awarded | UMTTS089 | 2023 |
| 3 | Halt-the Rust | Trade Secret | Awarded | UMTTS087 | 2023 |
| 4 | Mypatch: Antibacterial Efficacy Of Healing Patch From E. Spiralis On Skin Bacterial Infection | Copyright | Awarded | CRLY2022C02915 | 2022 |
CONSULTANCY
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Title | Date | Level | Client Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kekabu Oil Sorbent Technology | 01/10/2023 - 01/04/2024 | National | Petronas |
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Title | Year | Level | Collaborator | Funder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sulam: Konductiviti Air Laut | 2024 - 2025 | University | University | none |
AWARDS
| No. | Name of Awards/Recognition | Awarding Institution | Year Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Food Waste To Wealth | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu | 2024 | National |
| 2 | Facile Synthesis Of Superhydrophobic Cu(oh)2/cu Mesh For Efficient Oil-water Remediation | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu | 2024 | National |
| 3 | Revolutionary Oil Absorption Technology With Kekabu | Institution Of Chemical Engineers | 2024 | National |
| 4 | Self-heal Ecoarmor: Natural Corrosion Defender | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu | 2024 | National |
| 5 | Revolutionary Oil Absorption Technology With Kekabu | Institution Of Chemical Engineers | 2024 | International |
| 6 | Tio2-cz Varistor: High-performance Electrical Shield | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu | 2024 | National |
| 7 | Halt - The Rust | Kolej Universiti Tati | 2023 | National |
| 8 | Topshield: Keep Rust Away, Keep Rust At Bay | Kolej Universiti Tati | 2023 | National |
| 9 | Castro: Surge; Deter, Detect And Defend | Kolej Universiti Tati | 2023 | National |
| 10 | Elceza: Brisk Surge Arrester For Low Voltage Application | Kolej Universiti Tati | 2023 | National |
