PROGRAMME 1
(1) BIOFIBRE CHARACTERIZATION, TREATMENT & PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
Head of programme: Prof. Dr. Zaidon Ashaari
DESCRIPTION:
This programme covers characterization, testing, processing and treatment of woods and various types of natural based fibres including but not limited to ligno-cellulosic and mineral-based fibres. It also comprises selected commercial biofibres from organic and inorganic sources and textile materials (i.e. yarn, retting fibres, woven and nonwoven). The treatment of woods and fibres encompasses modification, conversion, alteration or functionalization using single/combined approaches such as physical, enzymatic, chemical, thermal, mechanical and radiation methods. Under this programme semi furnished materials are also developed especially for product finishing and coatings for furniture and wood-based panels and composites.
Research Scopes:
Stakeholders: Government agencies, local communities, industries players (i.e. wood-based and biocomposite industries and related manufacturers).
Expertise:
Bil. |
Name |
PTJ |
1. |
Dr. Syeed Saifulazry Osman Al Edrus |
INTROP |
2. |
Prof. Madya Dr. Edi Shuhaimi |
Fakulti Perhutanan dan Alam Sekitar |
3. |
Dr. Paridah Md Tahir |
INTROP |
4. |
Dr. Lee Seng Hua |
INTROP |
5. |
Dr. Adlin Sabrina Muhammad Roseley |
Fakulti Perhutanan dan Alam Sekitar |
6. |
Dr. Sabiha Salim |
Fakulti Perhutanan dan Alam Sekitar |
7. |
Dr. Ummi Hani Abdullah |
Fakulti Perhutanan dan Alam Sekitar |
8. |
Dr. Mohammad Jawaid |
INTROP |
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
PROGRAMME 2
(2) BIOCOMPOSITE MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Head of programme: TBD
DESCRIPTION:
This programme covers fabrication of biocomposite products from lignocellulosic materials through state-of-the-art technologies and equipment. The fabrication of biocomposite is very significant especially in the furniture, construction, building and automotive industries. It is capable of producing materials and products that are sustainable, eco-friendly, lightweight and at low fuel consumption as well as cutting CO2 emissions. Moreover, both defense and aerospace industries have also utilized the biocomposite materials to replace composites made from high cost, high density, and non-biodegradable synthetic fibres such as glass, carbon and aramid. Biocomposites could be fabricated via injection moulding, vacuum bagging, compression moulding, resin transfer moulding, pultrusion, filament winding, vacuum infusion moulding, hand lay-up, solution casting, extrusion, centrifugal casting and out of autoclave (OOA) process.
Skop Penyelidikan / Research Scopes:
Stakeholders:
Government agencies, local communities, industries players (i.e wood-based, defence, aerospace, automotive, furniture, and building and construction industries and related manufacturers).
Expertise:
Bil. |
Nama |
PTJ |
1. |
Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Sapuan Salit |
Fakulti Kejuruteraan |
2. |
Dr. Ahmad Adlie Shamsuri |
INTROP |
3. |
Dr. Mohammad Jawaid |
INTROP |
4. |
Prof. Madya Dr Khalina Abdan |
Fakulti Kejuruteraan |
5. |
Prof. Madya Dr. Edi Syams bin Zainuddin |
Fakulti Kejuruteraan |
6. |
Dr. Syeed Saifulazry Osman Al Edrus |
INTROP |
7. |
Dr. Paridah Md. Tahir |
INTROP |
8. |
Dr. Lee Seng Hua |
INTROP |
9. |
Prof. Madya Dr. Mohamad Ridzwan Ishak |
Fakulti Kejuruteraan |
10 |
Dr. Norul Hisham Bin Hamid |
Fakulti Perhutanan dan Alam Sekitar |
11. |
Dr. Sabiha Salim |
Fakulti Perhutanan dan Alam Sekitar |
12. |
Dr. Balkis Fatomer A. Bakar |
Fakulti Perhutanan dan Alam Sekitar |
13. |
Prof. Madya Dr. Edi Suhaimi Bakar |
Fakulti Perhutanan dan Alam Sekitar |
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
PROGRAMME 3
(3) ADVANCED HYBRID BIOCOMPOSITE TECHNOLOGYADVANCED HYBRID BIOCOMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY
Head of programme: Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Mohamed Thariq bin Haji Hameed Sultan
DESCRIPTION:
This programme develops advanced and high performance biocomposite products using hybrid materials (micro to nanoscale fibres, single fibre, yarn and woven or non-woven textile) from natural or hybrid with synthetic materials and metals. This programme focusses on the hybridization of natural fibres with synthetic fibres such as glass, carbon, aramid, Kevlar, rayon, nylon, mineral-based fibres, and woven textile mat or fabric through different hybridization techniques reinforcing polymer matrices to produce advanced and high-performance hybrid biocomposites. It also includes fibre metal laminate (FML) where several thin metal layers are bonded with layers of biocomposites. Advanced hybrid biocomposites have extraordinary properties such as mechanical, physical, and thermal properties without compromising environmentally friendly aspects such as biodegradability, non-toxicity and environmental sustainability. This programme supports the research to produce products using sustainable, smart and new materials. The products cover advanced and cutting-edge applications for aviation, construction, medical, defence, marine and transportation industries.
Reserach Scopes:
Stakeholders: Government agencies, private universities, local communities, advanced industries players (i.e automotive, building and construction, automotive, defence, aerospace, aviation, marine, medical and transportation industries and manufacturers).
Expertise:
Bil. |
Nama |
PTJ |
1. |
Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Sapuan Salit |
Fakulti Kejuruteraan |
2. |
Dr. Mohammad Jawaid |
INTROP |
3. |
Prof. Madya Dr Khalina Abdan |
Fakulti Kejuruteraan |
4. |
Prof. Madya Dr. Mohamad Ridzwan Ishak |
Fakulti Kejuruteraan |
|
Dr. Ahmad Adlie Shamsuri |
INTROP |
5. |
Dr. Syeed Saifulazry Osman Al Edrus |
INTROP |
6. |
Dr. Balkis Fatomer A. Bakar |
Fakulti Perhutanan dan Alam Sekitar |
7. |
Dr. Adlin Sabrina Muhammad Roseley |
Fakulti Perhutanan dan Alam Sekitar |
8. |
Prof. Madya Dr. Edi Syams bin Zainuddin |
Fakulti Kejuruteraan |
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
PROGRAMME 4
(4) BIOCOMPOSITE PRODUCT DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING
Head of programme: Prof. Madya Dr. Edi Syams bin Zainuddin
DESCRIPTION:
The research programme focuses on traditional design approach as well as design for manufacturing of biocomposite products. Different elements of design that can be adapted in biocomposite product design and development are considered. They range from design for manufacture, design of smart biocomposites, design for environmental sustainability, green design, biocomposite materials selection, bioinspired design, eco-design, conceptual design of biocomposites, detail design of biocomposites, biocomposite design analysis and simulation, biocomposite industrial design, biocomposite furniture industrial design, design methods of biocomposite products, design for recycling of biocomposites and design for safety of biocomposites. Biocomposite design activities are also integrated with different manufacturing functions such as manufacturing system design, smart manufacturing, sustainable manufacturing, die and mould technology, computer aided process planning, decentralized manufacturing, additive manufacturing, and die and laser cutting that are related to biocomposite product development.
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools and techniques such as knowledge-based system (KBS), artificial neural network, fuzzy logics and others as well as information technology tools such as computer aided design (CAD), computer aided manufacturing (CAM) and computer aided engineering (CAE) can be used in biocomposite design. The concept of internet of thing (IoT) is also incorporated in biocomposite design. All these activities are performed in search for product customization to produce high quality, inexpensive, and eco-friendly biocomposite products, which can be developed in short time, with efficient waste minimization and employing minimum labour capital through automation for the needs of industry 4.0.
Research Scopes:
Stakeholders:
Government agencies, professional and manufacturer associations, local communities, industries players (i.e. furniture, wood-based, furniture, automotive, building and construction, automotive, defence, aerospace, aviation, marine, medical and transportation industries and related manufacturers).
Expertise:
Bil. |
Name |
PTJ |
1. |
Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Sapuan Salit |
Fakulti Kejuruteraan |
2. |
Profesor Madya Ts. Dr. Hassan Alli |
Fakulti Rekabentuk Dan Senibina |
3. |
Dr. Mohammad Jawaid |
INTROP |
4. |
Dr. Paridah Md Tahir |
INTROP |
5. |
Dr. Syeed Saifulazry Osman Al Edrus |
INTROP |
6. |
Prof. Dr. Rahinah Inrahim |
Fakulti Rekabentuk dan Senibina |
7. |
Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Mohamed Thariq bin Haji Hameed Sultan |
Fakulti Kejuruteraan |
8. |
Prof. Madya Dr Khalina Abdan |
Fakulti Kejuruteraan |
Updated:: 01/02/2024 [amallina.osman]
Universiti Putra Malaysia
43400 UPM Serdang
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Malaysia