Current Research Areas


No. Name Faculty Email UTAR personal webpage Research Area & Interest
1 ChM Ts Dr. Sin Jin Chung  FEGT sinjc@utar.edu.my http://www2.utar.edu.my/cv/index.jsp?cv=sinjc&reqPageId=aboutMe 1. Photocatalysis for environmental and energy applications
2. Morphology-controlled nanocomposites for environment remediation
3. Green synthesis of nanocatalysts for antimicrobial and antioxidant activities
4. Advanced oxidation processes for wastewater treatment 
2 Prof Akihiko Nakayama FEGT akihiko@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=E14023 1. Development of Large Eddy Simulation (LES) method for free-surface and two-phase flows based on Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) method
2. Development, validation and application of LES methods to real rivers with vegetation
3. Development and application of particle methods to simulation of rain runoff
3 Prof Ng Choon Aun FEGT ngca@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=08242 1. Wastewater treatment using membrane bioreactor
2. Green building materials
4 Prof Ir Ong Kok Seng FEGT skong@utar.edu.my http://www2.utar.edu.my/cv/index.jsp?cv=skong&reqPageId=aboutMe 1. Solar Energy
2.Heat Pipes
3. PCM
4. Thermoelectric.
5 Prof Sumathi a/p Sethupathi FEGT sumathi@utar.edu.my http://www.utar.edu.my/cv/index.jsp?cv=sumathi 1. Production of biochar and activated carbon using
2. Flue gas desulphurization using adsorbent prepared from waste.
3. CO2 adsorption and methanation using carbon based adsorbents.
4. Nutrient recovery from polluted water and air
5. Spent adsorbents as soil conditioners
6. Heavy metal and other pollutant removal from wastewater
6 Dr. Chng Lee Muei FEGT chnglm@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=15128 1. Biomass conversion to bioproducts and biofuel.
2. Cellulose extraction from plant.
3. Microalgae and yeast cultivation.                                                                    
7 Dr Gobi a/l Kanadasan FEGT gobik@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=16040 1. Bioplastic production during wastewater treatment using developed aerobic granules.
2. Microplastic removal from wastewater using adsorption technique.
3. Heat transfer studies in solar panel.
8 Dr. Guo Xinxin FEGT guox@utar.edu.my http://www.utar.edu.my/cv/index.jsp?cv=guox 1. Biomass Based Soil Stablizers and Their Effect on Heavy Metal Mobility in Soil
2. Evaluate the Environmental Footprint of waste material through Life cycle assessment (LCA)
9 Ir. Dr. Joshua A/L Jaya Prakash FEGT joshuaj@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=14014 1. Design and implementation of production planning and control systems in manufacturing.
2. Simulation of manufacturing systems.
3. Design and implementation of lean techniques and tools in manufacturing.
10 Dr Khoo Sze Wei FEGT khoosw@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=13246 Development of a Fatigue Damage Monitoring System using Digital Image Correlation
11 Dr. Khor Soo Cheen FEGT khorsc@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=14210Sustainable Construction Management
12 Dr Kwan Wai Hoe FEGT kwanwh@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=14113 1. Investigation of Reaction Kinetics of Functionalized Amorphous Rice Husk Ash for Sustainable Construction
2. Bond Behaviour Modeling of Bamboo Textile Reinforced Cementitious Composites Under Pull Out Test
3. The mechanism for the synthesis of primary binder of concrete by alkali-activation of iron smelting slag, coal combustion ash and ferro-alloy industrial fume with lime kiln dust.
13 ChM Ts Dr Lam Sze Mun FEGT lamsm@utar.edu.my http://www2.utar.edu.my/cv/index.jsp?cv=lamsm&reqPageId=aboutMe 1. Environmental catalysis development for environmental and energy recovery applications
2. Advanced oxidation treament for wastewater treatment
3. Photocatalytic fuel cell and related fuel cell technologies
4. Bacteria disinfection for water treatment 
14 Dr. Leong Siew Yoong FEGT leongsy@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=09302 Waste Conversion to Biofuel and Feed, Biochemical Processes and Optimisation
15 Dr. Leong Sim Siong FEGT leongss@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=19004 Magnetic Separation,
Magnetic Nanoparticles
Transport Phenomena
Mathematical Modelling and Simulation of Chemical Processes
16 Dr Lim Chong Hooi FEGT limchongh@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=19021 Computational Fluid Dynamics,
Heat Transfer,
Microsoft Excel VBA Automation,
Renewable Energy (Hydropower),
Robotic Process Automation
17 Dr. Lo Po Kim FEGT lopk@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/cv/index.jsp?cv=lopk&reqPageId=aboutMe Microbial Isolation from Wastewater Treatment Pond.
Enzyme Production via Fermentation.
Glycerol Carbonate Production.
Organic Waste Management.
18 Dr. Low Chong Yu FEGT cylow@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=09166 Biofuel from Agriculture.
Oil & Gas Facilities for Fixed and Floating Offshore Platforms.
19 Dr. Mathialagan Muniyadi FEGT mathialagan@utar.edu.my http://www2.utar.edu.my/cv/index.jsp?cv=mathialagan&reqPageId=aboutMe 1. Polymer composites/nanocomposites
2. Green polymers and additives 
3. Plastic, rubber and latex recycling / waste management
4. Porous particles and Biochar Development
20 Dr Muhammad Hasnolhadi Bin Samsudin FEGT hasnolhadi@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=21074 Cement and concrete, Geopolymer, Construction and Building Materials
21 Dr. Ng Soo Ai FEGT ngsa@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=16137 Advanced Materials, Materials Engineering, Gold Nanoparticles
22 Dr Nuraidayani binti Effendy FEGT nuraidayani@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=23027 Recycle Materials, Glass and Glass-ceramics from Waste Materials
23 Dr. Nurhanim Binti Abdul Aziz FEGT nurhanim@utar.edu.my http://www2.utar.edu.my/cv/index.jsp?cv=nurhanim&reqPageId=aboutMe Recycled Concrete via Biological Treatment 
24 Dr. Olanrewaju Abdullateef Ashola FEGT olanrewaju@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=E13012 Strategies to Improve Affordable Housing Delivery in Malaysia.
25 Ar Ts Ong Chin Hoong FEGT ongch@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=22160 Building Information Modelling, Cultural Heritage Conservation,Green Building, Project Management
26 Dr. Ong Yit Thai FEGT ongyt@utar.edu.my http://www.utar.edu.my/cv/index.jsp?cv=ongyt Development of Membrane for Water and Wastewater Treatment.
27 Ts Dr Shalini a/p Sanmargaraja FEGT shalinis@utar.edu.my http://www.utar.edu.my/cv/index.jsp?cv=shalinis Green Buildings, Sustainable Construction, Construction Management, Thermal Comfort in the Building, Safety in Construction
28 Dr. Tan Kok Tat FEGT tankt@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/cv/index.jsp?cv=tankt&reqPageId=aboutMe Synthesis of Biofuel from Biomass
Supercritical and Superheated Reaction to produce Biofuel
29 Ts Dr Teoh Yi Peng FEGT teohyp@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=18099 Biochemical Engineering; Biodegradable Composite and Technique; Optimization Study
30 Ir. Dr. Tshai Kim Hoe FEGT tshaikh@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=10222 Manufacturing Process Improvement and Optimization
31 Ir. Ts. Dr. Toh Pey Yi FEGT tohpy@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/cv/index.jsp?cv=tohpy&reqPageId=aboutMe Microalgae Technology as a Greener Solution in Wastwewater Treatment. 
32 Dr Teh Peh Chiong FEGT tehpc@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=10347 Embedded System, Internet of Things,
Optoelectronics, Photonics
33 Ir Dr. Wai Soon Han FEGT waish@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=10020 Tropical Bamboo Culms Properties and Application in Construction 
34 ChM. Dr. Wong Lai Peng FEGT wonglp@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=08313 1. Enhanced biogas production from wastewater through pre-treatment and biological treatment.
2. Enchanced oil recovery from wastewater through pre-treatment.
3. Convert organic waste as valuable material for soil amendment
35 Ts. Dr. Wong Ling Yong FEGT lywong@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/cv/index.jsp?cv=lywong&reqPageId=aboutMe 1. Membrane fabrication for wastewater application
2. Membrane Bioreactor for wastewater Treatment
3. Recycling and Waste Segregation
36 Dr. Yamuna a/p Munusamy FEGT yamunam@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=10344 1. Phase change material for energy storage and waste heat recovery
2.Thermal batteries
3. Polymer composites/nanocomposites
4. Green polymers                           
5. Plastic, rubber and latex recycling
37 Dr Yeoh Wei Ming FEGT yeohwm@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=15252 Development of Functional Naomaterials
38 Ar. Tan Seong Yeow FEGT tsyeow@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=08092 Heritage Building Conservation and Documentation.
Building Defects and Maintenance Strategies
39 Ms. Chu Hui Chen FEGT chuhc@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=05294 Building Maintenance and Life Cycle Factors
Feasibility of Green Options in Building 
40 Ms. Haw Pei Li FEGT hawpl@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/cv/index.jsp?cv=hawpl&reqPageId=aboutMe Metal Injection Molding,  Heat Transfer
41 Dr Lee Yu Jen FEGT leeyj@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/cv/index.jsp?cv=leeyj&reqPageId=aboutMe Development of Inverse Scattering Models for Applications in Microwave Remote Sensing of the Earth
42 Ts. Tan Zi Yi FEGT tanzy@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=16096 Construction Safety and Health Management, Building Facilities Maintenance and Management
43 Nursaida Mohamad Zaber FEGT nursaida@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=23038 Green technology, Control and Automation
44 Ts. Tey Kim Hai FEGT teykh@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=10256 Teamwork in Construction.
45 Ts Chin Yik Heng FEGT yhchin@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=15233 Sustainable Waste Management, Occupational Safety and Health
46 Dr Tan Chin Xuan FSc tancx@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/cv/index.jsp?cv=tancx&reqPageId=aboutMe Green Technology in Edible Oil Extraction, Lipid Nanotechnology
47 Ir ChM Dr Lee Tin Sin FES leets@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=11007 Polymer Technology
48 Ir Dr Bee Soo Tueen FES beest@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=10014 Polymer Technology
49 Ts Dr. Lee Hwang Sheng FES leehs@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=14174 Magnetic Water & Wastewater Treatment, Mineral Extraction, Energy Storage Rechargeable Battery Materials, Solid, Liquid and Gaseous Wastes Treatment & Recycling, Materials Processes, Production and Analyses
50 Dr Ong Ying Hui FES ongyingh@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=16015 1. Bioconversion, Biological Wastewater Treatment Processes,
2. Microbiology and Microbial Ecology of the Activated Sludge Processes
51 Dr. Pang Yean Ling FES pangyl@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/cv/index.jsp?cv=pangyl&reqPageId=aboutMe 1. Synthesising of metal oxide and magnetic types of photocatalysts / sonocatalysts
2. Development of biomass-derived materials i.e. biochar, cellulose and carbon quantum dots for wastewater treatment
3. Removal of organic and emerging pollutants using adsorption and/or oxidation process
4. Phytoremediation of domestic and heavy metal containing wastewater using aquatic plants
52 Dr Azlyana binti Ismail FES azlyana@utar.edu.my http://www2.utar.edu.my/cv/index.jsp?cv=azlyana&reqPageId=aboutMe Mathematical Programming, Direct Methanol Fuel Cell, Process System Engineering, Pinch Analysis, Process Integration
53 Mr P. Prakas a/l S. Palanychamy FES prakassp@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=15058 Catalysis, Heteregenous Catalysts, VPO, Solventless Glycerol Etherification
54 Sr Zamharira Binti Sulaiman FES zamharira@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/cv/index.jsp?cv=zamharira&reqPageId=aboutMe Building Inspection, Building Maintenance, Facilities Management, Building Condition Assessment, Construction Management
55 Ms Siti Solehah Binti Kadir FES solehah@utar.edu.my http://www2.utar.edu.my/cv/index.jsp?cv=solehah&reqPageId=aboutMe Construction Technology, Contract and Procurement, Facilities Management
56 Sr Mazianah Binti Rahmat FES mazianah@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/cv/index.jsp?cv=mazianah&reqPageId=aboutMe Construction Management, Construction Contract, Sustainability in Construction
57 Dr Nur Aqlima Binti Ramli FES nuraqlima@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/cv/index.jsp?cv=nuraqlima&reqPageId=aboutMe Sustainable building, Facilities Management, Industrialised Building System (IBS) 
58 Ms Nurulain Hanida Binti Mohammad Fodzi FES hanida@utar.edu.my http://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetail.jsp?searchId=14125 Sustainable Development, Green Building, Sustainable Construction Materials and Structures 
59 Ts Naziatul Syima Binti Mahbob FES syima@utar.edu.my http://www.utar.edu.my/cv/index.jsp?cv=syima Sustainable Development, Indoor Environmental Quality and Green Building
60 Ms Roslinda Binti Rosly FES roslinda@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=15032 Green Building, Sustainable Development, Energy Efficiency, Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation.
61 Ts Dr Lee Han Kee FEGT hklee@utar.edu.my https://www2.utar.edu.my/staffListDetailV2.jsp?searchId=20015 Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology, Photovoltaic, Photonics