Profesor Madya Ir. Dr Norazwina Binti Zainol

 azwina@umpsa.edu.my

 094316268

IJAZAH KEDOKTORAN (DOCTORAL DEGREE)(2009)

Kejuruteraan Kimia

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi


IJAZAH SARJANA (MASTERS DEGREE)(2002)

Kejuruteraan Kimia

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi


IJAZAH SARJANA MUDA (BACHELOR DEGREE)(1999)

Kejuruteraan Kimia

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi


IJAZAH SARJANA MUDA (BACHELOR DEGREE)(1999)

Kejuruteraan Kimia

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi





Biography

Norazwina Zainol is currently an Associate Professor and Deputy Dean (Academic and Student Affairs) at College of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Pahang.  She obtained her BEng, MSc and PhD from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Her research interests/expertise are mainly in Biofuel, Solid Waste Treatment, Environmental Biotechnology, Renewable Energy and Wastewater Treatment. She is a corporate member of Institute of Engineer Malaysia (MIEM) and a professional Engineer from Board of Engineer Malaysia (Ir). She is also actively being reviewers for local and international journals. Beside research, she actively involves as consultant in environmental engineering projects and EAC/ETAC panel evaluator for local universities and institutes



Current Progress


Expertise

Waste And Wastewater Treatment

Environmentally-Friendly Products And Technologies

VERY HIGH

Renewable Energy

Organic Waste Treatment

HIGH

Waste Treatment

Waste Bioremediation

VERY HIGH

Solid Waste Treatment

Water And Wastewater Treatment Technology

VERY HIGH

Optimization & Kinetic Modelling

Environmentally-Friendly Products And Technologies

VERY HIGH

Environmental Biotechnology

Environmentally-Friendly Products And Technologies

VERY HIGH
No Code Subject
1 BKF2443 NUMERICAL METHODS & OPTIMIZATION
2 BTR3233 NUMERICAL METHODS & OPTIMIZATION
3 BKB4813 BIOPROCESS DEVELOPMENT (E)
4 BEL1113 FUNDAMENTAL OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
5 BKB3513 ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
6 BTK2244 NUMERICAL METHODS
7 BKC3683 WASTEWATER TREATMENT (E)
8 KUK2443 NUMERICAL METHODS & OPTIMIZATION
9 MKK1112 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
10 MKK1533 ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY (E)
11 BTF2412 NUMERICAL METHODS & OPTIMIZATION
No. Title Role Start Date End date Agency Grant Amount(RM) Status
1 Kinetic And Reaction Mechanism Of Antimicrobial Activity Of Asystasia Gangetica And Cyperus Rotundus Containing Antimicrobial Properties Against Skin Disease Microbes Leader 01-OCT-2023 30-SEP-2025 FRGS 77,900.00 On-Going
2 Study On The Interaction Between Various Mushroom Species And Lignocellulose Fiber In Cultivation Leader 15-SEP-2023 14-SEP-2025 PENYELIDIKAN UNGGUL 50,000.00 On-Going
3 Interaction Relation Between Extracted Pineapple Leaves Juice And Microbe In Microbial Growth Inhibition Leader 15-DEC-2019 14-MAR-2022 GERAN DALAM 24,000.00 -
4 Kinetic And Reaction Mechanism Of Fusarium Sp Growth Inhibition Using Natural Ferulic Acid From Ananas Comosus Leaves Extract Leader 01-SEP-2019 31-MAY-2022 FRGS 87,386.00 -
5 Mechanical Extraction Of Natural Phenolic Compound From Ananas Comosus Leaves Leader 15-JUN-2018 14-SEP-2020 GERAN DALAM 31,200.00 -
6 Biofilm Cell Removal Using Garlic Extract As Biocide Leader 01-APR-2017 01-APR-2019 GERAN DALAM 23,800.00 -
7 Biogas Production From Bunus Treatment Plant Sewage Sludge Leader 25-JUL-2014 24-JUL-2017 PGRS 5,000.00 -
8 Production Of Ferulic Acid Via Feruloyl Polysaccharide Hydrolysis Of Banana Stem Waste Using Soil Mixed Culture Leader 25-JUL-2014 24-JUL-2017 PGRS 3,500.00 -
9 Ferulic Acid Production From Banana Stem Waste By Co-Culture Leader 25-JUL-2014 24-JUL-2017 PGRS 3,500.00 -
10 Development Of Flooded Soil Recovery Via Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (Amf) Symbiotic Leader 01-JUL-2014 30-JUN-2016 FRGS 97,000.00 -
11 Study On Chicken Manure (Cm) Utilization By Flooded Soil Mixed Culture (Fsmc) In Biological Production Of Methanol Leader 25-APR-2014 24-APR-2016 GERAN DALAM 28,000.00 -
12 Production And Characterization Of Uricase From Microbial Sources As Therapeutic Enzyme In Treatment For Gout And Hyperuricemia Leader 15-JUL-2012 14-SEP-2014 GERAN DALAM 30,000.00 -
13 Biological Removal Of Ammonia From Chicken Manure Using Soil Mixed Culture (Smc) To Improve Chicken Manure Biomethanation Leader 15-JUL-2012 14-JUL-2014 ERGS 50,000.00 -
14 Understanding The Reaction Mechanism Of Feruloyl-Polysaccharide Hydrolysis Of Banana Stem Waste Using Mixed Culture From Soil Leader 01-MAY-2012 30-APR-2014 FRGS 84,300.00 -
15 Catalytic Wet Air Oxidation (Cwao) Of Phenol At Atmospheric Pressure Leader 01-JUN-2011 30-MAY-2014 PGRS 16,500.00 -
16 Isolation And Identification Of Microorganism Involved In Biodegradation Of Banana Stem Waste (Solution Sugar To Acetic Acid) Leader 01-JUN-2011 30-MAY-2013 PGRS 6,500.00 -
17 Pemencilan Dan Pengenalpastian Mikroorganisma Yang Terllibat Dalam Biodegradasi Sisa Batang Pisang Leader 01-APR-2010 31-MAR-2012 GERAN DALAM 40,000.00 -
18 Optimization Of Statins Production Using Fermentation Process Leader 01-APR-2010 31-MAR-2012 GERAN DALAM 40,000.00 -
19 Essential Oil Production From Patchouli (Pogostemon ) Cablin And Waste Recovery Leader 04-JAN-2007 30-MAR-2009 GERAN DALAM 150,000.00 -
20 Enhancing Ammonium Removal From Industrial Wastewater Through Anaerobic Digestion: Optimization And Performance Evaluation Member 01-DEC-2023 30-NOV-2025 PADANAN UNIVERSITI 20,000.00 On-Going
21 Towards Emerging Pollutants Removal From Food Industry Effluent Using Acclimatised Activated Sludge In Sequencing Batch Reactor Member 01-NOV-2023 31-OCT-2025 KERJASAMA STRATEGIK MTUN 20,000.00 On-Going
22 Correlating Chlorophyll'S Composition And Dielectric Permittivity Of Dye Material To Current-Voltage Characteristics In Profiling Consistent And Repetitive Output Of Ananas Comosus-Based Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Member 01-OCT-2023 30-SEP-2025 FRGS 169,369.00 On-Going
23 Knowledge Transfer On Smart Farming Management Towards Sustainable Agriculture Among Mushroom Grower Community Member 28-DEC-2022 27-DEC-2023 GERAN INOVASI SOSIAL 25,000.00 -
24 Big Data Analytic For Real-Time Process Monitoring OfThe Polymerisation Reactor (Uic220837) Member 22-DEC-2022 21-DEC-2023 PADANAN INDUSTRI 10,000.00 On-Going
25 Big Data Analytic For Real-Time Process Monitoring OfThe Polymerisation Reactor (Rdu222414) Member 22-DEC-2022 21-DEC-2023 INDUSTRI 10,000.00 On-Going
26 Formulation Of Novel Biodegradable DielectricComposite Material From Pineapple Leaf Cellulose FiberBased On Factorial Analysis Technique Member 15-DEC-2022 14-DEC-2024 GERAN DALAM 39,550.00 On-Going
27 Elucidation Of Morphological Structure And Elemental Composition For Novel Dielectric Material Formulation Based On Ananas Cosmosus Cellulose Fiber Member 01-SEP-2022 31-AUG-2024 FRGS 100,000.00 On-Going
28 Growth Kinetics And Microbial Dynamics Between Indigenous Microbes For Acetic Acid Production In Pineapple By-Product Substrate Member 01-SEP-2022 31-AUG-2025 FRGS 134,008.00 On-Going
29 Formulation Of A Novel Environmental-Friendly Microwave Material Based On Ananas Comosus Waste As A Platform Of Biomedical Applicator For Liver Cancer Treatment Member 07-SEP-2021 06-SEP-2023 FRGS 97,050.00 -
30 Study On Interaction Between Microbial Consortium For Biological Shrimp Hatchery Wastewater Treatment Member 25-MAY-2021 24-MAY-2023 GERAN DALAM 34,500.00 -
31 Formulation Of Enzyme Juice Derived From Pineapple Waste To Be Used As Poultry Feed Uic200802 Member 01-MAR-2020 28-MAY-2021 PADANAN INDUSTRI 21,500.00 -
32 Formulation Of Enzyme Juice Derived From Pineapple Waste To Be Used As Poultry Feed Rdu202401 Member 01-MAR-2020 28-MAY-2021 INDUSTRI 24,800.00 -
33 Self Paced Learning: Ump Implementation Member 15-DEC-2019 14-MAR-2022 GERAN DALAM 24,600.00 -
34 Adsorption And Reaction Kinetics Of Reusable Immobilized Escherichia Coli On Hollow Fiber Membrane As Whole Cell Biocatalyst For Biotransformation Of Soluble Starch To Cyclodextrin Member 01-SEP-2019 31-MAY-2022 FRGS 88,700.00 -
35 Kinetic Mechanism Of Microbial Succession During Production Of Multi-Enzymes Via Solid State Fermentation Of Agro-Industrial Waste Member 01-SEP-2019 31-MAY-2022 FRGS 99,622.00 -
36 Kinetics, Isotherm And Mechanism Study Of Heavy Metal Removal From Petroleum Refinery Wastewater Using Low Cost Polysulfide Sorbent From Waste Palm Cooking Oil Member 01-SEP-2019 31-MAY-2022 FRGS 78,100.00 -
37 Dehalogenation Mechanism Of Organohalide Respiring Bacteria Isolated From Local Malaysia'S Source Member 01-SEP-2019 31-MAY-2022 FRGS 83,900.00 -
38 Production Of Pineapple Vinegar From Pineapple Fruits And Microbes Inhibitor From Pineapple Leaves Member 01-MAR-2019 31-AUG-2019 INDUSTRI 20,026.00 -
39 Kinetics, Isotherm, And Mechanism Evaluation Of The Adsorptive Properties Of Polyvinyl Chloride/Pineapple Waste Adsorbent Mixed-Matrix Membrane For Iron Removal Member 01-JAN-2019 30-SEP-2021 FRGS 88,644.00 -
40 Elucidation The Ferulic Acid Recovery Mechanism From Mixed Culture Fermentation Broth Using Task-Specific Ionic Liquids (Tsils) Member 01-JAN-2019 30-SEP-2021 FRGS 99,000.00 -
41 Mechanistic Study Of Heat Transfer And Mixing In Simultaneous Saccharification And Fermentation Process Through Dual Zone Horizontal Rotating Bioreactor For Higher Ethanol Conversion Member 01-JAN-2019 30-SEP-2021 FRGS 85,947.00 -
42 Modelling And Optimisation Of Local Fish Processing Waste For Value Added Product Using Neural Network And Genetic Algorithm For Optimal Process Member 15-OCT-2018 14-JAN-2022 FLAGSHIP UMP 23,800.00 -
43 Isolation And Characterization Of Enriched Organohalide Respiring Bacteria (Ohrb) From Sediments Of Local Contaminated Soils And Rivers In Kuantan, Pahang Member 15-JUN-2018 14-SEP-2020 GERAN DALAM 37,500.00 -
44 Waste To Wealth Project With Mercu Resoution Member 24-JUN-2017 24-SEP-2018 INDUSTRI 15,000.00 -
45 Synthesis And Characterisation Of Adsorbent Produced From Landfill Sludge Member 15-JUN-2017 14-JUN-2019 GERAN DALAM 22,000.00 -
46 The Development Of Kit System For Honey Quality Quick Check From Different Species Of Stingless Bee In Malaysia Member 01-MAR-2017 01-MAR-2019 GERAN DALAM 38,500.00 -
47 Kinetics And Mechanistic Studies Of Photocatalytic Degradation Of Pome Over Lanthanum Doped Calcium Oxide Derived From Cockle Shells Member 01-AUG-2016 31-JUL-2018 FRGS 68,000.00 -
48 Mechanism And Kinetic Study Of Pesticide Degradation By Electrosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles In Ionic Liquid Member 01-AUG-2016 31-JUL-2019 FRGS 115,963.00 -
49 Biological Sulfide Oxidation Of Petrochemical Industry Wastewater (Pw) Using Mixed Culture Member 15-DEC-2015 14-DEC-2017 GERAN DALAM 31,000.00 -
50 Reaction Kinetics And Mechanisms During The Synthesis Of Xylonic Acid By Recombinant E.Coli Using Oil Palm Frond (Opf)Hydrolysate As Substrate Member 02-NOV-2015 01-NOV-2018 FRGS 148,900.00 -
51 Fundamental Investigation Of The Mass Transfer For The Gas-Liquid Mixing System In An Oscillatory Baffled Reactor Member 02-NOV-2015 01-NOV-2017 FRGS 118,200.00 -
52 Ferulic Acid Production From Banana Stem Waste Using Mechanical Extraction Member 01-OCT-2015 30-SEP-2017 GERAN DALAM 35,700.00 -
53 Biological Cyanide Treatment Of Petrochemical Industry Wastewater Via Bioremediation Process Member 25-JUN-2015 24-JUN-2017 GERAN DALAM 28,810.00 -
54 Production Of Renewable Biosugars From Fiber Pressed Oil Palm Frond (Fpopf) By Enzyme Blending Through Enzymatic Hydrolysis Member 01-FEB-2015 31-JAN-2017 RACE 50,000.00 -
55 Application Of Consortium Specific Bacteria For Effective Municipal Solid Waste Composting Member 01-DEC-2014 30-NOV-2016 GERAN DALAM 30,500.00 -
56 Fundamental Study On The Reaction Mechanisms And Kinetics Of Biobutanol Production From Oil Palm Frond Juice In A Stirred Tank Bioreactor Member 01-JUL-2014 30-JUN-2017 FRGS 119,000.00 -
57 Feruloyl-Polysaccharide Hydrolysis Of Fiber Pressed Oil Palm Frond (Fpopf) Using Eco-Culture Member 01-APR-2014 31-MAR-2016 GERAN DALAM 29,100.00 -
58 Tertiary Treatment Of Palm Oil Mill Effluent (Pome) By The Combination Of Microalgae And Activated Sludge Using Sequential Batch Reactor Member 25-SEP-2013 24-MAR-2016 GERAN DALAM 33,000.00 -
59 Productiion Of Ferulic Acid From Fiber Presses Oil Palm Frond (Fpopf) Biotransformation Using Ferulyl Esterases From Co-Culture Inoculum. Member 17-SEP-2013 16-SEP-2015 RAGS 47,942.00 -
60 New Source Of Cao From Waste Cockle Shells To Replace Buffering Solution For Palm Oil Mill Effluent Anaerobic Treatment Process Member 17-SEP-2013 16-SEP-2015 RAGS 55,442.00 -
61 High Gravity Extractive Fermentation For Enhanced Productivity Of Bioethanol Production Member 15-MAY-2013 14-MAY-2015 GERAN DALAM 32,500.00 -
62 Immobilization Of Serum Polyclonal Antibody Against Hepatitis B Surface Antigen On Carbon Nanosheet For The Detection Of The Viral Antigen Member 15-NOV-2012 14-NOV-2014 RACE 50,000.00 -
63 Fabrication Of A Graphene Oxide Based Immuno-Biosensor For Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen Detection Member 15-JUL-2012 14-JUL-2014 ERGS 50,000.00 -
64 Overcoming The Barrier Of Lower Generation In Microbial Fuel Cells By Introducing New Electrogens In Anode And Nanoparticles Loaded Cathode Member 15-JUL-2012 14-JUL-2015 ERGS 50,000.00 -
65 Production Of Ferulic Acid From Banana Stem Waste Member 01-APR-2012 31-MAR-2014 GERAN DALAM 33,000.00 -
66 Anaerobic Digester Optimization At Pantai Sewage Treatment Plant Member 01-APR-2012 31-JUL-2012 CONTRACT RESEARCH PROJECT 35,000.00 -
67 Application Of Thin Film Composite (Tfc) Membranes For Biogas Purification Member 01-SEP-2010 31-AUG-2012 GERAN DALAM 40,000.00 -
68 Optimisation Of Bioethanol Production From Oil Palm Trunk Using Particle Swarm Optimisation Approach Member 01-MAY-2010 30-APR-2012 GERAN DALAM 13,000.00 -
69 Screening Of Local Strains Of Aspergillus And Penicillium Genera As An Active Producers Of Cholesterol Lowering Agents (Statins) Member 01-DEC-2009 30-NOV-2011 GERAN DALAM 40,000.00 -
70 Optimization Of Bioethanol Production From Oil Palm Trunk Via Enzymatic Hydrolysis Member 01-DEC-2009 31-AUG-2012 GERAN DALAM 40,000.00 -
71 Process Development For Microalgae Growth And Oil Production On Sewage And Carbon Dioxide In Hybrid System Of Closed-Culture And Open-Culture For Biodiesel Production Member 01-DEC-2009 30-NOV-2011 GERAN DALAM 40,000.00 -
72 Molecular Imprinted Ultrafiltration Membrane For Endocrine Disruptor Removal From Drinking Water Member 01-OCT-2009 30-SEP-2011 GERAN DALAM 40,000.00 -
73 Production Of Biodegradable Polymers By Indigenous Microorganisms In Fermentation Using Local Waste As Medium Member 01-AUG-2008 31-DEC-2009 GERAN DALAM 11,000.00 -
74 Biosorption Of Heavy Metal Ions By The Dried "Water Hyacinth" Member 01-AUG-2008 31-JUL-2009 GERAN DALAM 12,000.00 -
75 System Identification For Temperature Control Of A Liquid Level System Member 01-AUG-2008 31-JUL-2009 GERAN DALAM 12,000.00 -
No Project Customer Start Date End Date Project Amount (RM)
1 Study On Bacteria Endurance To Sulphide In Wastewater Treatment Pond PETRONAS CHEMICALS MTBE SDN BHD 27-JUL-2017 25-AUG-2017 5,101.25
2 Conceptual Design Of Pdh Wastewater Treatment To Improve Sulphide Concentration PETRONAS CHEMICAL MTBE SDN BHD 12-FEB-2016 13-APR-2016 35,552.40
No Type Name Registration No File Date
1 Utility Innovation A Method Of Biogas Production From Banana Stem Waste Using Mixed Culture From Soil UI 2011700141 21-SEP-2011
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* Data sehingga 11 April 2019

No Professional Bodies (Association/Other Association) Start Date End Date Level
1 BOARD OF ENGINEERS MALAYSIA (BEM) 01/01/2024 31/12/2024 KEBANGSAAN
2 INSTITIUT KIMIA MALAYSIA 05/05/2014 31/12/2014 ANTARABANGSA
3 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA (IEM) 15/03/2016 15/03/2017 NEGERI
4 THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS, MALAYSIA (IEM) 15/03/2016 15/03/2017 ANTARABANGSA
5 THE INSTITUTION OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS (ICHEME) 21/01/2014 21/12/2014 ANTARABANGSA