PROFESSOR CHM. DR. WAN MOHD KHAIRUL BIN WAN MOHAMED ZIN
Faculty of Science & Marine Environment
wmkhairul@umt.edu.my
https://wise.umt.edu.my/wmkhairul
Executive Summary
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Expertise
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Organometallic Chemistry
Publications
Indexed Journal (Scopus & Wos)
Non-Indexed Journal
Books
Chapter In Books
Proceedings
RM2,440,350.72
Approved Grants
19
H-Index (Scopus)
20
Number of Projects
9
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 | Active And Intelligent Ph-sensing Food Packaging Developed By Incorporation Of Red Cabbage Extracts In Chicken Gelatin-based Composite Films | 2025 | Food Research | Scopus | Co Author |
| 2 | Exploring Ethynyl-based Chalcones As Green Semiconductor Materials For Optical Limiting Interests | 2024 | Spectrochimica Acta - Part A: Molecular And Biomolecular Spectroscopy | Scopus | Main Author, Corresponding Author |
| 3 | Effect Of Stability Of Two-dimensional (2d) Aminoethyl Methacrylate Perovskite Using Lead-based Materials For Ammonia Gas Sensor Application | 2022 | Polymers | Scopus | Co Author |
| 4 | Microplastic And Organic Pollutant Removal Using Imine-functionalized Mesoporous Magnetic Silica Nanoparticles Enhanced By Machine Learning | 2025 | Chemical Engineering Journal | Scopus | Co Author |
| 5 | 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 | Co Author |
| 6 | Synthesis And Characterization Of Reduced Graphene Oxide/iron Oxide/silicon Dioxide (rgo/fe3o4/sio2) Nanocomposite As A Potential Cathode Catalyst | 2022 | Journal Of Physics And Chemistry Of Solids | Scopus | Co Author |
| 7 | Deciphering Ethynyl Single Crystal For Nlo Applications: Synergistic Studies On The Structural, Hirshfeld Surface, Photophysical And Dft Assessment | 2024 | Optical Materials | Scopus | Main Author, Corresponding Author |
| 8 | Current Progress In Dye-sensitised Solar Cells (dsscs) Featuring Donor-p-acceptor System Of Mixed Moieties: A Review [kemajuan Terkini Sel Suria Peka Cahaya (dsscs) Menampilkan Sistem Moiti Campuran Penderma-p-penerima: Satu Ulasan] | 2023 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | Main Author, Corresponding Author |
| 9 | Assessment On Functionalized Conjugated Acetylide And Its Designated Acetylide-imine Moieties Towards Acanthamoeba Sp.: An In Vitro Bioindicator Study | 2024 | Chemosphere | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 10 | Green Synthesis Of Cicer Arietinum Waste Derived Silver Nanoparticle For Antimicrobial And Cytotoxicity Properties | 2023 | Biocatalysis And Agricultural Biotechnology | Scopus | Co Author |
| 11 | Density Functional Theory (dft) Calculations, Synthesis And Electronic Properties Of Alkoxylated-chalcone Additive In Enhancing The Performance Of Cmc-based Solid Biopolymer Electrolyte | 2022 | International Journal Of Hydrogen Energy | Scopus | Main Author, Corresponding Author |
| 12 | The Experimental And Dft Approaches On Electronic, Thermal And Conductivity Properties Of Non-linear Optical Bearing Fused Aromatic Chalcones Towards Prospective Oleds | 2025 | Journal Of Molecular Structure | Scopus | Main Author, Corresponding Author |
| 13 | Cell-based And Computational Toxicity Profiling Of Thiourea And Imine Derivatives In Acanthamoeba Sp. As Environmental Bioindicators For Potential Optoelectronic Applications | 2026 | Chemosphere | Scopus | Co Author |
| 14 | 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 | Co Author |
| 15 | The Effect Of Anthracene Group Substitution Of Disubstituted Chalcone Derivative Featuring Terephthalaldehyde P-linker On Non-linear Optical (nlo) Characteristic [kesan Penggantian Kumpulan Antrasena Atas Terbitan Kalkon Dualgantian Yang Menampilkan Terephthalaldehid P-penyambung Keatas Ciri-ciri Optik Bukan Linear] | 2023 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | Co Author |
| 16 | Physicochemical Study On Alkoxylated Azo-imine Chitosan-based Biopolymer For Electrolyte Applications: [(kajian Fizikokimia Ke Atas Biopolimer Alkoksi Azo-imina Berasaskan Kitosan Bagi Aplikasi Elektrolit)] | 2024 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | Co Author |
| 17 | A Comprehensive Review On Biocompatible Film Sensor Containing Natural Extract: Active/intelligent Food Packaging | 2022 | Food Control | Scopus | Co Author |
| 18 | A Dual Approach On Experimental, Theoretical Insight Of Structural Elucidation, Hirshfeld Surface Analysis, Optical And Electrochemical Properties Of Acyl Thiourea-ethynyl Hybrid Derivatives | 2022 | Journal Of Chemical Crystallography | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 19 | In Vitro Cytotoxic Activities, Molecular Docking And Density Functional Theory (dft) Evaluation Of Chalcone Derived Pyrazolines | 2022 | Chemistry Africa | Scopus | Co Author |
| 20 | Recent Advances In Transition Metals- Based Materials As Electrocatalysts For Water Splitting | 2023 | International Journal Of Electrochemical Science | WoS | Co Author |
| 21 | Effect Of Iron Loading On The Physicochemical And Electrochemical Performance Of Fe-reduced Graphene Oxide Nanocomposite For Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution Reaction | 2025 | Journal Of The Electrochemical Society | WoS | Co Author |
| 22 | Emerging Materials And Technologies Of Multi-layer Film For Food Packaging Application: A Review | 2022 | Food Control | Scopus | Co Author |
| 23 | An Environmental Friendly Phenylphosphonate Functionalised Graphene Oxide/hdpe Composite Towards Flame Retardant: Experimental, Thermal And Cytotoxicity Evaluation | 2025 | Journal Of Environmental Chemical Engineering | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 24 | Optical And Electrical Properties Of New Nlo Active Ethynylated Chalcone As Solution-processed Oleds Material: Experimental And Theoretical Approaches | 2022 | Optical Materials | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 25 | The Physicochemical And Electrochemical Characterization Of Silver Nanoparticle-incorporated Magnetite/reduced Graphene Oxide | 2023 | Malaysian Journal Of Chemistry | Scopus | Co Author |
| 26 | Synthesis, Electrochemical Analysis And Dft Calculation Of New Alkoxylated-chalcone As Semiconductor Material [sintesis, Analisis Elektrokimia Dan Pengiraan Dft Bagi Alkoksi-kalkon Sebagai Bahan Semikonduktor] | 2022 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 27 | Computational And Experimental Investigation Of Antibacterial Properties Of Some Fluorinated Thioureas | 2023 | Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 28 | Three-dimensional (3d) And Two-dimensional (2d) Lead Iodide-based Perovskite Materials: A Comparison Of Material Stability And Ammonia Gas Sensitivity | 2022 | Chemical Physics Impact | Scopus | Co Author |
| 29 | Chitosan Based Solid Electrolyte Doped With New Azo-azomethine Additive For Electric Double-layer Capacitor (edlcs) | 2025 | International Journal Of Hydrogen Energy | Scopus | Co Author |
| 30 | Surface Modification Of Sponge-like Porous Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate)/gelatine Blend Scaffolds For Potential Biomedical Applications | 2022 | Polymers | Scopus | Co Author |
| 31 | Synthesis And Characterisation Of Silyl-capped Amino Tolane Of 4-((4-((trimethylsilyl)ethynyl)phenyl)ethynyl)aniline And Its Computational Investigation Towards Sensing And Non-linear Optical Properties As Potential Ammonia Sensor | 2025 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | Co Author |
| 32 | Synthesis And Evaluation Of Alkoxy-substituted Thiourea Derivatives As Antifouling Agents In Marine Ecosystem Interests | 2025 | Journal Of Science And Mathematics Letters | Scopus | Main Author, Corresponding Author |
| 33 | Recent Advances In Green Halochromic Smart Film Packaging: Investigating The Natural Colorant As Biosensor In Smart Film Packaging For Real-time Meat Freshness Monitoring | 2025 | Food Control | Scopus | Co Author |
| 34 | Bioassessment Of Acetylide-imine In Acanthamoeba Sp. Through In Vitro And In Silico Investigations For Its Environmental Contamination Implications From Electronic Waste | 2025 | Asm Science Journal | Scopus | Co Author |
| 35 | Synthesis, Photophysical And Computational Approaches On Nonlinear Optical (nlo) Properties Of Naphthalen-1-yl Ethynylated-chalcone Derivative [sintesis, Pendekatan Fotofizik Dan Pengkomputeran Terhadap Sifat Optik Tak Linear (nlo) Bagi Terbitan Naftalen-1-il Teretinil-kalkon] | 2022 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 36 | 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 | Co Author |
| 37 | The Influence Of Ammonium Formate Concentration On The Electrical Performance Of 2-hydroxyethyl Cellulose Solid Biopolymer Electrolytes | 2025 | Journal Of Advanced Research In Fluid Mechanics And Thermal Sciences | Scopus | Co Author |
| 38 | Advancements In Carbon-based Transition Metal Compounds For Enhanced Hydrogen Production Via Electrochemical Water Splitting¿ | 2024 | International Journal Of Electrochemical Science | WoS | Co Author |
| 39 | Halochromic Smart Film: A Gelatin-based Ph-sensitive Film Embedded With Anthocyanin From Roselle (hibiscus Sabdariffa) Extracts For Potential Food Spoilage Indicator Application | 2025 | Journal Of Food Science | WoS | Co Author |
| 40 | The Effect Of Nh4 Br Composition On Electrical Behaviour Of 2-hydroxyethyl Cellulose Solid Biopolymer Electrolytes | 2025 | Journal Of Advanced Research In Fluid Mechanics And Thermal Sciences | Scopus | Co Author |
| 41 | Structural, Optical, Semiconducting And Nonlinear Optical Properties Of Ethynylated-chalcones For Optoelectronic Interests | 2025 | Optical Materials | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 42 | Electrochemical And Optical Sensors Made Of Composites Of Metal–organic Frameworks And Carbon-based Materials. A Review | 2022 | Environmental Chemistry Letters | Scopus | Co Author |
| 43 | Fabrication And Characterization Of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)-blend Scaffolds: [(pembuatan Dan Pencirian Rangkaian Campuran Poli (3-hidroksibutrirat))] | 2024 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | Co Author |
Books
| No. | Book Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
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Chapter In Books
| No. | Book Title | Chapter Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
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Proceeding
| No. | Article Title | Year | Proceeding | Indexing | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Validation Of The Anthocyanin Effect From Roselle (hibiscus Sabdariffa) Extracts On The Intelligent Packaging Properties Of Gelatine-based Ph-sensitive Film For Potential Food Applications | 2024 | International Conference Onadvanced Materials, Devices Andtechnologies(icamdt-2023) | none | Co Author |
| 2 | Synthesis And Characterisation Of Fused-aromatic Chalcone As Potential Materials For Detection Of Copper (ii) Ion | 2023 | Aip Conference Proceedings | Scopus | Co Author |
| 3 | Fused Aromatic Disubstituted Azomethine As Organic Additives In Nh4scn Doped Cmc Based Electrolyte Film | 2023 | Aip Conference Proceedings | 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 | Mechanistic Elucidation Of A Synergistic Fe-ni Doped Mxene/graphene Hybrid As A Potential Electrocatalyst For The Oxygen Evolution Reaction | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM153,300.00 | In Progress |
| 2 | Elucidation Of Synergistic Adsorption And Photodegradation Mechanisms In Octakis-functionalized Tio2/pda-pu Superhydrophobic Sponge Composite For Microplastics Removal From Water | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM171,800.00 | 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 | Project Leader | University | UMT | RM90,000.00 | In Progress |
| 4 | Featuring Marine And Freshwater Cystic Acanthamoeba As Bioindicators In Assessing The Safety Measures Of Synthesized Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (pahs)-based Chalcones And The Implications Of Potential E-waste Via Integrated Proteomics And In Silico Analyses | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM40,000.00 | In Progress |
| 5 | Elucidation On The Ph Responsiveness Of Gelatin/chitosan Nanoparticles Halochromic Films Embedded With Roselle (hibiscus Sabdariffa) Anthocyanin For Potential Use In Monitoring Meat Freshness Via Theoretical And Experimental Approaches | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM153,989.00 | In Progress |
| 6 | 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 | Project Leader | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM198,860.00 | In Progress |
| 7 | Elucidating The Heterostructure Effects Of Gold Nanoparticles (au Nps) On Amine Derivatives-functionalized Magnetite Potentially For Catalytic Reduction Of Nitrophenols | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM175,650.00 | In Progress |
| 8 | 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 |
| 9 | Bioindicator-based Assessment Of Mixed Conjugated Moieties Of The Functional Molecules Towards Acanthamoeba Sp. In The Context Of E-waste Pollution: In Vitro And In??silico??studies | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 10 | Mechanistic Elucidation And Theoretical Investigation Of Anion Exchange Interactions In Palladium Bis-amide Complexes As Potential Adsorbents For Pertechnetate Anions | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM184,800.00 | In Progress |
| 11 | Mechanistic Understanding Of 2d Heterostructure Nickel Doped Iron Phosphide/graphene Hybrid As A Potential Electrocatalyst In Hydrogen Evolution Reaction | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM175,000.00 | Completed |
| 12 | Unravelling The Role And Influence Of Phosphorus-based Derivatives Bearing Phenylphosphonates As Active Materials In Hdpe/graphene Composite Flame Retardants | Project Leader | International | ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY, UK | RM27,873.10 | In Progress |
| 13 | Mechanistic Understanding On Intermolecular Forces Interaction Of Imine-functionalized Magnetic Mesoporous Silica Core-shell Nanoparticles With Polistyrene Microplastics As Potential Application In Water Purification | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM179,958.00 | Completed |
| 14 | Theoretical Evaluation, Synthesis And Characterization Of Graphene-based 2d Heterostructures As An Electrocatalyst For Hydrogen Evaluation Reaction | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | Completed |
| 15 | Towards Oxygen Tolerant Cross ??? Coupling Reactions In Aqueous Media For The Developing World In The Interest Of Safer Molecular Electronics : An Attempt In Reducing Solvents And Toxic Chemicals Dependency | Project Leader | International | ORGANISATION FOR THE PROHIBITION OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS (OPCW) | RM112,512.62 | Completed |
| 16 | Neutrosophic Geometric Modeling Approach To Uncertainty Visualization And Prediction Of High Dimensional Complex Data | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM100,900.00 | Completed |
| 17 | Neutrosophic Geometric Modeling Approach To Uncertainty Visualization And Prediction Of High Dimensional Complex Data | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM100,900.00 | Completed |
| 18 | Theoretical Assessment And Mechanistic Understanding On Conductive Conjugated Ethynyalated-chalcone Derivates As Pontential Emissive Layers In Organic | Project Leader | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM118,700.00 | Completed |
| 19 | Theoretical Assessment And Mechanistic Understanding On Conductive Conjugated Ethynylated-chalcone Derivatives As Potential Emissive Layers In Organic Light Emitting Diodes (oled) | Project Leader | National | Ministry of Higher Education | RM118,700.00 | In Progress |
| 20 | Towards Oxygen Tolerant Cross-coupling Reactions In Aqueous Media For The Developing World In The Interest Of Safer Molecular Electronics: An Attempt In Reducing Solvents And Toxic Chemicals Dependency | Project Leader | International | Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) | RM114,108.00 | In Progress |
TEACHING
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Subject Name | Degree Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Inorganic Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 2 | Inorganic Chemistry 2 | Bachelor |
| 3 | Artificial Intelligence In Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 4 | Inorganic Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 5 | Organotransition Metal Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 6 | Chemistry 2 (physical And Inorganic | Bachelor |
| 7 | Practical For Physical Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 8 | Coordination Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 9 | Inorganic Chemistry Practical | Bachelor |
| 10 | Solid State Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 11 | Inorganic Chemistry 1 | Bachelor |
| 12 | Structural Identification Of Chemical Compounds | Bachelor |
| 13 | Basic Inorganic Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 14 | Research Methods In Chemical Sciences | Bachelor |
| 15 | Bio-inorganic Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 16 | Instrumental Analytical Chemistry | Bachelor |
| 17 | Organotransition Metal Chemistry | Bachelor |
POSTGRADUATE STUDENT
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Student Name | Degree | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syaharil Bin Saidin | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 2 | Mas Binti Mohammed | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 3 | Sohel Mansuri | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 4 | Hii Chiong Hwee | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 5 | Mas Binti Mohammed | Master | Completed |
| 6 | Syaharil Bin Saidin | Master | Completed |
| 7 | Nur Rabiatul Syuhaidah Binti Mohamed Rusidi | Master | Completed |
| 8 | Wan Nur Iwani Binti Wan Rushdi | Master | Completed |
| 9 | Thivyan A/l Manisekaran | Master | Ongoing |
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
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CONSULTANCY
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KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
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AWARDS
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