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
Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Sabri bin Mohd Ghazali is an accomplished academic and researcher with extensive experience in advancing scientific knowledge, higher education development, and industry-relevant innovation. His work is characterized by a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research, particularly in areas aligned with emerging technologies and sustainable development. He has consistently demonstrated leadership in managing research projects, supervising postgraduate students, and contributing to impactful scholarly publications in reputable journals. In addition to his research excellence, he plays an active role in academic administration and curriculum development, ensuring that educational programs remain relevant to industry needs and global standards. His involvement as a program coordinator, particularly in internship and experiential learning initiatives, reflects his dedication to bridging the gap between academia and industry, enhancing graduate employability and professional readiness. Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Sabri is also recognized for his engagement with professional bodies and collaborative networks, both locally and internationally. He contributes to knowledge transfer activities, consultancy, and community engagement, reinforcing the role of universities in societal development. His leadership, combined with technical expertise and a forward-looking approach, positions him as a valuable contributor to institutional excellence and national research priorities. Overall, his career reflects a balanced integration of teaching, research, and service, underpinned by a strong vision for innovation, sustainability, and academic impact.
Expertise
APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Nanotechnology
Nano Materials, Characterisation and Manufacturing
Nanostructure
Publications
RM2,001,928.00
Approved Grants
21
H-Index (Scopus)
22
Number of Projects
14
Total Postgraduate Students
PUBLICATIONS
Journals
| No. | Article Title | Year | Journals | Indexing | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 |
| 2 | 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 |
| 3 | 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 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 5 | Natural Dye’s Photodegradation Effect Towards Optical Properties For Solar Energy Applications | 2023 | Jurnal Teknologi | Scopus | Co Author |
| 6 | 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 |
| 7 | Frontiers In Organic Corrosion Inhibitors For Chloride And Acidic Media: A Review | 2022 | Journal Of Bio- And Tribo-corrosion | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 8 | 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 |
| 9 | 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 |
| 10 | Natural Dye’s Photodegradation Effect Towards Optical Properties For Solar Energy Applications | 2023 | Jurnal Teknologi | Scopus | Co Author |
| 11 | 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 |
| 12 | Tailoring The Microstructure And Electrical Performance Of Zno Varistor Ceramics Via Srtio3 Doping | 2026 | Journal Of Materials Science-materials In Electronics | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 13 | Electrical And Microstructural Evaluation Of Zno Varistor Ceramics With Different Casio3 Contents | 2022 | Materials Chemistry And Physics | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 14 | 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 |
| 15 | Valorization Of Cockle Shell Waste Into Hydroxyapatite For Improving Gel Properties Of Surimi | 2025 | Journal Of Food Science | Scopus | Co Author |
| 16 | Potential Application Of Plant-based Derivatives As Green Components In Functional Coatings: A Review | 2022 | Cleaner Materials | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 17 | 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 |
| 18 | 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 |
| 19 | Efficacy Of Ultrasonic Cleaning On Cockle Shells | 2023 | Journal Of Food Engineering | Scopus | Co Author |
| 20 | 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 |
| 21 | 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 |
| 22 | Surface-enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (sers) Substrates Based On Photonic Crystal Embedded Bi-metallic Nanoparticles For Leptospiral Dna Detection | 2025 | Applied Spectroscopy | Scopus | Co Author |
| 23 | Synergistic Experimental And Theoretical Investigation Of 3-benzylsulfanyl-4h-(1,2,4)triazole As An Efficient Corrosion Inhibitor For Mild Steel In Hydrochloric Acid | 2026 | International Journal Of Corrosion And Scale Inhibition | WoS | Co Author |
| 24 | Exploring The Global Publications On Varistors Using The Scopus Database Through A Bibliometric Analysis | 2022 | Journal Of Asian Ceramic Societies | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 25 | Natural Dye`s Photodegradation Effect Towards Optical Properties For Solar Energy Applications | 2023 | Jurnal Teknologi-sciences & Engineering | WoS | Co Author |
| 26 | Enantioselective Application Of Tio2 And Zno Encapsulated Hollow Silica In The Photocatalytic Degradation Of Dimethylarsinic Acid | 2023 | Rasayan Journal Of Chemistry | 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 | Antibacterial Activity Of Natural-based Toothpaste Incorporated With Nano-hydroxyapatite From Fish Bone Against Dental Caries Bacteria | 2024 | Food Research | Scopus | Co Author |
| 31 | 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 |
| 32 | Recent Innovations In Organic Inhibitors For Mild Steel In Corrosive Solutions: A Mini Review | 2024 | Journal Of Sustainability Science And Management | Scopus | Co Author |
| 33 | Green Anticorrosion Coating With Low Vocs Emission Using Moringa Oleifera Leaves Extract | 2022 | Mechanics Of Advanced Composite Structures | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 34 | Real And Imaginary Impedance Prediction Of Ni-p Composite Coating For Additive Manufacturing Steel Via Multilayer Perceptron | 2022 | Metals | WoS | Co Author |
| 35 | Nanotechnology: Recent Progress In Agriculture And Effects On Physiology Of Plants. | 2022 | J. Trop. Plant Physiol. 13(2) (2021):23-36 | MyCitex | Co Author |
| 36 | Surface Modification Effects Of Caco3 And Tio2 Nanoparticles In Nonpolar Solvents | 2023 | Journal Of Dispersion Science And Technology | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 37 | Efficacy Of One-step-ultrasonic Route To Producing Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles From Cockle Shells | 2023 | Food And Bioproducts Processing | WoS | Co Author |
| 38 | 100 Years Of Thiosemicarbazone: A Bibliometric Study Using Scopus Database | 2025 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | 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 | Gelling Characteristics Of Fish Surimi Gel Added With Calcium Hydroxyapatite (hap) | 2023 | Iop Conference Series: Earth And Environmental Science | Scopus | Co Author |
| 2 | 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 |
RESEARCH GRANTS
| 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 | 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 |
| 3 | 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 |
| 4 | Development And Testing Of Corrosion Inhibitor For Marine Metal In Corrosive Solution And Epoxy Coating | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 5 | 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 |
| 6 | 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 |
| 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
| 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
| 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 | Abdul Mu'iz Aniq Aiman Bin Mohd Suhaimi | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 9 | Nur Aiman Syafiq Bin Mohd Hamidi | Master | Completed |
| 10 | Abdul Mu'iz Aniq Aiman Bin Mohd Suhaimi | Master | Completed |
| 11 | Nursabrina Amirah Binti Mohd Nasir | Master | Completed |
| 12 | Malia Athirah Binti Badruddin | Master | Completed |
| 13 | Izznurin Aduna Rifqi Binti Mohd Yusof | Master | Ongoing |
| 14 | Aina Safira Binti Zaki | Master | Ongoing |
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
| 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
| No. | Title | Date | Level | Client Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kekabu Oil Sorbent Technology | 01/10/2023 - 01/04/2024 | National | Petronas |
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
| 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 |