Faizuan AbdullahDepartment of Chemistry, UTM

Research

27 grants and contracts · 2019–2025 · 16 patents and copyrights

Research areas

Analytical Chemistry

Method development and validation for trace-level analysis, such as voltammetric determination of arsenic residues in carbide-ripened fruit and protein and antioxidant assays of edible bird's nest.

  • method development
  • validation
  • trace analysis

Environmental Chemistry

Contaminants in water, sediment and air: microplastics in the Baram River estuary, industrial air pollution in Pasir Gudang and heavy metals in shellfish.

  • water quality
  • contaminants
  • monitoring

Spectroscopy

Spectroscopic characterisation and quantitation, from ICP-OES mineral profiles of dates to characterising electrospun membranes and deep eutectic solvent extracts.

  • spectroscopy
  • characterisation

Electrochemistry

Electrochemical sensors and biosensors: bilirubin oxidase sensors for heavy metals, a dual sensor for ketamine and xylazine in spiked drinks, and a urine C-peptide immunosensor.

  • electrochemical sensors
  • electroanalysis

Keywords

  • Analytical Environmental Chemistry
  • Water Quality Analysis
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Environmental Pollution
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
Research groupSeparation Science and Technology (SepSTec)

A research group at UTM focusing on separation science, analytical method development, environmental monitoring, and advanced materials for water treatment and sensing applications.

Grants & projects

27grants and contracts secured
  • Research grants 23
  • Consultancy & contract research 4
  • Ongoing 4
Grants secured per year
Research grantOngoing2025

Modification of Bilirubin Oxidase-based Biosensor for Quantification of Heavy Metals in Food Samples and Associated Health Risk Assessment

RUG of UTM — Geran Penyelidik Baharu · Principal Investigator

Development of a biosensor platform using bilirubin oxidase for detecting heavy metals in food matrices, coupled with health risk assessment modelling.

  • New biosensor method developed for heavy metal quantification.
  • biosensor
  • heavy metals
  • food safety
Research grantOngoing2025

Electroanalytical Quantification of Heavy Metals Inhibition on Bilirubin Oxidase-Catalysed Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Seawater Sample

OIC-COMSTECH International Grant · Principal Investigator

Electroanalytical study of heavy metal inhibition effects on enzymatic oxygen reduction in seawater matrices.

  • Novel electroanalytical protocol for seawater heavy metal monitoring.
  • electrochemistry
  • seawater
  • heavy metals
Research grantOngoing2025

A Coupled Sensors System for Used Cooking Oil Quality Identification

ICC Technology Implementation Fund · Principal Investigator

Development of a coupled sensor system for rapid identification of used cooking oil quality.

  • Sensor prototype developed for UCO quality assessment.
  • sensor
  • cooking oil
  • food safety
Research grantOngoing2024

E-Waste: Small Devices, Big Impact

Suruhanjaya Kebangsaan UNESCO Malaysia · Principal Investigator

Public awareness and research initiative on the environmental impact of electronic waste from small devices.

  • Awareness campaign and educational modules delivered.
  • e-waste
  • environmental education
Research grantCompleted2023

Disposable Urine C-Peptide Electrochemical Immunosensor as a New Point-of-Care Insulin Level Assessment

RUG of UTM — UTM Encouragement Research · Principal Investigator

Development of a disposable electrochemical immunosensor for C-peptide detection in urine as a point-of-care insulin assessment tool.

  • Immunosensor prototype validated for clinical samples.
  • immunosensor
  • point-of-care
  • diabetes
Research grantCompleted2023

Sunlight induced Ag/SnS2/Starch superabsorbent sponge for synchronous removal of organic dye and oily wastes in water

Kurita Water and Environment Foundation — International Grant · Principal Investigator

Photocatalytic superabsorbent sponge material for simultaneous removal of dyes and oil from wastewater under sunlight.

  • Novel sponge material with dual pollutant removal capability.
  • photocatalysis
  • wastewater
  • oil removal
Research grantCompleted2023

Development of a novel dual-detection electrochemical sensor for ketamine and xylazine in drug-spiked beverages

Universiti Sains Malaysia — Networking Grant · Principal Investigator

Dual-target electrochemical sensor for rapid detection of ketamine and xylazine in beverage matrices.

  • Dual-detection sensor validated for forensic applications.
  • electrochemical sensor
  • forensic
  • drug detection
Research grantCompleted2022

Sustainable antibacterial and osseoinductive CHX-estradiol electrospun nanofibrous coating on biodegradable materials

RUG of UTM — Geran Penyelidikan Hi-Tech (F4) · Co-Investigator

Development of antibacterial, bone-inducing electrospun nanofiber coatings for implantable biodegradable materials.

  • Nanofibrous coating with proven antibacterial and osteogenic properties.
  • nanofibers
  • biomaterials
  • antibacterial
Research grantCompleted2022

Computational Prediction Modelling on the Deep Eutectic and Bio-based Solvents' Effectiveness in Extracting Lipids and Polyphenols from Chlorella vulgaris

MOHE — Fundamental Research Grant Scheme · Co-Investigator

Computational modelling and experimental validation of deep eutectic solvents for microalgal lipid and polyphenol extraction.

  • Optimized DES extraction protocol for Chlorella vulgaris biorefinery.
  • deep eutectic solvents
  • microalgae
  • biorefinery
ConsultancyCompleted2022

OIL2WANG™ — Kiosk Pengumpulan Minyak Masak Terpakai

Majlis Bandaraya Iskandar Puteri, Johor Bahru — Knowledge Transfer Program (RMC) · Principal Investigator

Development and deployment of a used cooking oil collection kiosk system for sustainable waste management.

  • OIL2WANG kiosk prototype deployed in Iskandar Puteri.
  • waste management
  • kiosk
  • sustainability
Research grantCompleted2022

Determination of benzalkonium chloride in antiseptic cream products using liquid chromatography with a cyano modified octadecylsilane stationary phase

RUG of UTM — Industry-International Incentive Grant · Principal Investigator

Analytical method development for benzalkonium chloride quantification in antiseptic products using novel LC stationary phase.

  • Validated LC method for benzalkonium chloride analysis.
  • liquid chromatography
  • method development
  • pharmaceutical
ConsultancyCompleted2022

Penghasilan Seramik Penjana Gelembung Udara Bersaiz Nano (Synthesizing Ceramics Nanobubbles Nozzle)

SR Environment Sdn Bhd — Contract Research · Principal Investigator

Contract research for synthesis and fabrication of ceramic nanobubble generation nozzles for water treatment applications.

  • Ceramic nanobubble nozzle prototype delivered to industry partner.
  • nanobubbles
  • ceramics
  • water treatment
Research grantCompleted2021

Green solvent-assisted recovery of lipids and anti-oxidants from Chlorella vulgaris for sustainable biorefinery production

RUG of UTM — UTM Encouragement Research · Principal Investigator

Green solvent extraction protocol for recovering valuable lipids and antioxidants from microalgae for biorefinery applications.

  • Sustainable extraction method for microalgal bioactive compounds.
  • green solvents
  • microalgae
  • biorefinery
ConsultancyCompleted2021

Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using kesum leaves – Lab-scale production

Platinum Coatings Sdn Bhd — Contract Research · Principal Investigator

Lab-scale biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using kesum (Polygonum minus) leaf extract for coating applications.

  • Lab-scale AgNP production protocol established for industry partner.
  • silver nanoparticles
  • biosynthesis
  • coatings
Research grantCompleted2021

Elucidating the Physicochemical and Kinetic Properties of the Biomass-Based Pineapple Leaves-Cockle Shell CaO-Chitosan Composite for Adsorption of Selected Heavy Metals

MOHE — Fundamental Research Grant Scheme · Co-Investigator

Study of biomass-based composite adsorbent from pineapple leaves, cockle shell and chitosan for heavy metal removal from water.

  • Novel composite adsorbent with high heavy metal uptake capacity.
  • adsorbent
  • biomass
  • heavy metals
ConsultancyCompleted2021

Electrosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) for Large Scale Productions of Fine Colloidal Solutions

Platinum Coatings Sdn Bhd — Contract Research · Principal Investigator

Electrosynthesis approach for scalable production of silver nanoparticle colloidal solutions for industrial coating applications.

  • Scaled-up electrosynthesis protocol for AgNP colloids.
  • silver nanoparticles
  • electrosynthesis
  • scale-up
Research grantCompleted2020

Molluscure Seafood Wash

ICC — Prototype Development Fund · Principal Investigator

Prototype development of Molluscure system — an innovative seafood wash technology for safer, higher-quality shellfish production.

  • Molluscure prototype developed and tested with industry partners in Pontian.
  • seafood
  • prototype
  • food safety
Research grantCompleted2020

Air Dispersion Characteristic Study and Impact on High-Rise Building for a New Standard in Environment for Ensuring Well-Being of Communities

MOHE — Fundamental Research Grant Scheme · Co-Investigator

Air dispersion modelling study for high-rise building environments to inform new environmental standards.

  • Environmental standard recommendations for high-rise developments.
  • air dispersion
  • environmental standards
  • modelling
Research grantCompleted2020

New Norm of Science Knowledge Transfer Model using Chemfest: Climate Change and Earth Science Module

American Chemical Society — Networking Grant · Principal Investigator

Science knowledge transfer programme using Chemfest modules on climate change and earth science for secondary school students.

  • Chemfest climate change module developed and deployed in schools.
  • science communication
  • climate change
  • education
Research grantCompleted2019

Engineering and Microstructural Characteristics of Lateritic Soil Treated with Ordinary Portland Cement under Cyclic Saturated and Unsaturated Conditions

MOHE — Fundamental Research Grant Scheme · Co-Investigator

Geotechnical study of lateritic soil stabilization using Portland cement under varying moisture conditions.

  • Engineering guidelines for cement-stabilized lateritic soil.
  • geotechnical
  • soil stabilization
  • civil engineering
Research grantCompleted2019

Leucas Zeylanica as a Potential Natural Anthelmintic Compounds: Preparation and Characterization

RUG of UTM — Tier 2 · Principal Investigator

Extraction, preparation and characterization of natural anthelmintic compounds from Leucas zeylanica.

  • Characterized bioactive compounds with anthelmintic properties.
  • natural products
  • anthelmintic
  • phytochemistry
Research grantCompleted2019

Optimization of Extraction, Isolation, and Bioactivity of Ananas comosus

RUG of UTM — Tier 2 · Principal Investigator

Optimization of extraction and isolation protocols for bioactive compounds from pineapple (Ananas comosus).

  • Optimized extraction protocol for pineapple bioactives.
  • natural products
  • extraction
  • pineapple
Research grantCompleted2019

Application of STEM Activity in Learning the Basic Concept of Environmental Sustainability for Secondary School Students

MESTECC — Networking Grant · Principal Investigator

STEM-based educational activities for teaching environmental sustainability concepts to secondary school students.

  • STEM environmental sustainability module implemented in schools.
  • STEM education
  • environmental sustainability
  • schools
Research grantCompleted2019

Student's Attitude, Interest and Motivation towards Chemistry results from Active Learning Activities

Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM) — Networking Grant · Principal Investigator

Study on the impact of active learning activities on student motivation and attitude towards chemistry education.

  • Evidence-based active learning recommendations for chemistry teaching.
  • education
  • active learning
  • chemistry pedagogy
Research grantCompleted2019

Application of STEM Activity in Learning the Basic Concept of Water Treatment for Secondary School Students

American Chemical Society — Networking Grant · Principal Investigator

STEM activity module for teaching water treatment concepts to secondary school students.

  • Water treatment STEM module developed and piloted in schools.
  • STEM education
  • water treatment
  • schools
Research grantCompleted2019

Mentor-Mentee Programme For Science Subject: Water Properties

MESTECC — Networking Grant · Principal Investigator

Mentor-mentee programme focused on water properties and chemistry for school students.

  • Mentor-mentee water properties programme delivered to target schools.
  • mentorship
  • water properties
  • education
Research grantCompleted2019

Aplikasi Modul Kesedaran Air Bagi Menerapkan Kefahaman Tentang Kepentingan Air Kepada Pelajar Sekolah Menengah

MESTECC — Business Entity · Principal Investigator

Water awareness module application to instil understanding of water importance among secondary school students.

  • Water awareness module deployed in Malaysian secondary schools.
  • water awareness
  • education
  • schools

Patents & copyrights

Methods, devices and teaching materials registered as patents and copyrights.

Patents
5
Copyrights
11

Patents

  • MY-203984-A

    An Anthelmintic Composition

  • MY-195814-A

    A Method and Apparatus for Removing Heavy Metal from Aquatic Invertebrates via Catalytic Oxidation Technique

  • MY-213678-A

    A Computer-Implemented Method for Determining Quality of Used Cooking Oil in a Kiosk

  • Filed

    A Method of Synthesizing a Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Nanobubbles Nozzle

  • MY-208902-A

    A Method of Fabricating Skin Regeneration Scaffolds

Copyrights

  • Filed

    Modul Kelestarian Alam Sekitar

  • LY2019008994

    Module of Water Properties Experiments and Activities

  • LY2019007518

    Diari Sains Mentee

  • LY2016003346

    Controller Logic for Molluscure System

  • Filed

    A Vascular Repair Patch for Tissue Regeneration

  • Filed

    Silver-Loaded Biocomposite for Protective Transparent Films Derived from Potato Starch and Carboxymethyl Cellulose

  • Filed

    Modul Aktiviti STEM: Sains dan Ibadah

  • Filed

    Paper Coated Chemosensor for the Optical Detection of Cyanide Using Triphenylene-Based Organogels

  • Filed

    Different Thinking Hat Jigsaw Group Method for Sampling and Sample Preparations Teaching and Learning

  • LY2020006187

    Modul Aktiviti Water Sense™

  • IP/CR/00752

    Modul Aktiviti Kaedah Rawatan Air