Degree: Master of Science in BPC Technology, M.Sc.
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D.
Code: TEC
When you enrol as a postgraduate student in the BPC Tech specialisation, you can conduct BPC Tech research in the following topics, but not limited to:
You can also suggest your topic. At the end of your research, you will write a thesis and defend it in the Viva Voce. Depending on the depth of the research and your qualifications, you can do your master's or doctoral work.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You can find other info on the Institute of Postgraduate Studies USM website.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Please visit the International Mobility and Collaboration Centre (IMCC) USM for visa information.
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Datuk Dr. Abdul Khalil Shawkataly
Degree: B.F.Sc (UPM), Ph.D (Wales), FIWSc (UK); Expertise: Bio composites; Hybrid composites; Nanotechnology and fibre science; High performance/ conventional lignocellulosic composites
Dr. Arniza Ghazali
Degree: B.App.Sc. (UniSA), M.Sc. (UPM), Ph.D. (USM); Expertise: Eco-friendly pulping of oil palm biomass; Fundamental study of alkaline peroxide reaction towards pulp and biomass; Pulp based products.
Dr. Azniwati Abd Aziz
Degree: B.Tech, M.Sc (USM, P.hD (Sydney); Expertise: Synthesis and characterization of diblock copolymers; Self-assembly of amphiphiles; Synthesis and characterization of surface-active Janus particles; Utilising natural resources as surfactants in (mini)emulsion UV-curable coatings
Dr. Kushairi Mohd Salleh
Degree: B.Tech (USM), M.Sc (USM), Ph.D (UKM); Expertise: Biopolymers; Bioadhesives; Biocomposites; Cellulose and its derivatives; Regenerated products of hydrogel, aerogel, xerogel, cryogel, fiber
Dr. Leh Cheu Peng
Degree : Dip.Lab.Tech (USM), BTech (USM), Ph.D (USM); Expertise : Environmentallycompatible pulping and bleaching processes; High quality bleached pulp from non-wood lignocellulosic fiber
Dr. Mohamad Haafiz Mohamad Kassim
Degree: Dip. (UITM), B.Tech, M.Sc (USM), Ph.D (UTM); Expertise: Isolation and characterization of microcrystalline cellulose and cellulose nanowhisker; Cellulose and cellulose derivative; Pulp and Paper making
Dr. Mohamad Shazeli Che Zain
Degree: B.Sc (IMU), Ph.D (UPM); Expertise: Phytochemistry and Applications
Dr. Mohd Nurazzi Norizan
Degree: B.Sc (UiTM), M.Sc (UiTM), Ph.D (UPM); Expertise: Biocomposite; Natural fibre composite; Hybrid composite; Polymer chemistry and structure; Materials characterization; Nanocomposite
Dr. Nur Izzaati Saharudin
Degree: B.Sc (UiTM), M.Sc (UiTM), Ph.D (USM); Expertise: Physical and mechanical properties of bio-composites and bamboo-based composites material for structural and non-structural application; Furniture design and manufacturing
Dr. Nurul Fazita Mohammad Rawi
Degree: B.Tech (USM), M.Sc (USM), Ph.D (The University of Auckland); Expertise: Natural fibre; Biocomposites and Biopolymer; Manufacture and thermoforming of biocomposite sheets; Packaging material from biocomposites
Dr. Sumarni Mansur
Degree: B. BMedSc. (Hons) (IIUM), M. Phil. (UTM), Ph.D (UTM); Expertise: Membrane Technology; Haemodialysis Membrane; Biomaterials; Functional Materials; Biomass; Biocomposites
Dr. Tay Guan Seng
Degree: B.Tech., M.Sc., Ph.D (USM); Expertise: Lignocellulosic based polymer composites (thermoplastic and thermoset); Chemical modification of lignocellulosic materials; Polyurethane research and UV curing technology.