Dr. Mohd Rafatullah
	Email : mrafatullah@usm.my
	Ext : 2111
	Expertise : Analytical and environmental chemistry

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I am presently working as an Academic Staff of Environmental Technology in the School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia. I joined this School in the year 2008 as a Post Doctoral Fellow. I have completed my education; Ph. D. in Environmental Chemistry (2007), Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry (2003) and Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (2001) from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), India.

My research interest is in the areas of environmental pollutants and their safe removal, preparation of various nano-materials to prevent the environment, water and wastewater treatment, adsorption and ion-exchange, adsorption potential of oil palm products and by-products, instrumental methods of analysis, thermodynamic and kinetic studies, and activated carbons and its electrochemical properties. I have published several reviews articles and regular research papers in the journals of international repute and presented my research work in various national and international conferences. I have also attended many workshops and seminars of environmental chemistry.

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1. Introduction to Environmental Science (IEG 101)
2. Introduction to Environmental Technology (IEG 102)
3. Thermodynamics (IEK 107)
4. Chemistry for Technologist (IUK 107)
5.  Air Pollution Control Technology (IEK 205)
6. Unit Operations Laboratory (IEA 201)
7. Environmental Technology Laboratory (IEA 300)
8. Undergraduate Final Year Research Project (IUA 313)
9. Environmental Sampling Techniques (IEA 518)
10. Environmental Scientific Writing (IEA 506)
11. Environmental Disaster management (IEG 513)
12. M. Sc. Research Project (IEA 505)

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RESEARCH INTEREST | RESEARCH PROJECT | SUPERVISION

RESEARCH INTEREST

Environmental pollutants and their safe removal

Preparation of various materials to prevent the environment

Water and wastewater treatment

Adsorption and ion-exchange

Adsorption potential of oil palm products and by-products

Instrumental methods of analysis

Thermodynamic and kinetic studies

Activated carbons and its electrochemical properties

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1

2019

Mechanistic approach towards photocatalytic degradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from wastewater onto graphene-metal oxide nanocomposites, 01/09/2019-31/05/2023

Fundamental Research Grant Scheme

National

Active

PI

2	2019	Mechanisms of Microfibre Deconstruction for Absolute Yield of Nano-scale Functional Materials, 01/09/2019-31/08/2022	Fundamental Research Grant Scheme	National	Active	Co
3	2018	Stimulating Sediment Bioremediation with Benthic Microbial Fuel Cells (BMFCs) , 01/03/2018-28/02/2021	RUI (Individual)	University	Active	PI
4	2018	Assessment Of Heavy Metals Bacteria From Water And Wastewater , 25/01/2018-24/01/2019	Bridging	University	Completed	PI
5	2017	DEVELOMENT OF RAPID SCREENING METHODS TO EVALUATE THE QUALITY AND DISCRIMINATE THE AUTHENTICITY OF MALAYSIAN EDIBLE PALM OIL , 17/03/2017-16/03/2021	External Agencies	International	Active	PI
6	2015	Determination of the Mechanism and Suitable Carriers of Simultaneous Carrier-assisted Transport of Metals in Multi-stage Supported Liquid Membrane System , 02/11/2015-01/05/2018	Fundamental Research Grant Scheme	National	Completed	Co
7	2015	Air-Sea Interaction Over A Semi-Enclosed Tropical Ocean: A Study On Carbon, Water And Energy Budget , 01/03/2015-31/08/2017	RUI (Individual)	University	Completed	Co
8	2014	A study on assesing carbofuran and its transformation products pathways in water-soil column of tropical paddy field ecosystem ,  01/12/2014-30/11/2017	Fundamental Research Grant Scheme	National	Completed	Co
9	2014	Removal of Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE) from Aqueous Solutions Using Mesoporous Silica Materials (MCM-41) , 15/03/2014-14/03/2017	USM (Short Term)	University	Completed	PI
10	2013	An Exploratory Study On The Presence And expressions Of Cyanobacterial Toxin Encoding Genes In Penang Recreational And Drinking Water Reservoirs , 01/12/2013-31/05/2017	RUI (Individual)	University	Completed	Co
11	2013	Exploring the ability of palm oil trunk and selected crop waste to control the toxin-producing cyanobacteria. , 01/06/2013-31/05/2016	Exploratory Research Grant Scheme (ERGS)	National	Completed	Co

12	2012	Adsorption-Desorption Studies of Pesticides Through Oil Palm Biomass , 15/01/2012-14/07/2014	USM (Short Term)	University	Completed	PI
13	2011	Engineering data for optimization and preparation of novel material from oil palm industry ,05/08/2011-04/08/2012	Incentive	University	Completed	PI
14	2009	Adsorption Behaviour of Water Pollutants onto Surfactant Modified Oil Palm Biomass , 15/11/2009-14/11/2011	USM (Short Term)	University	Completed	Co

 

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1	2015	2019	Syed Zaghum Abbas , 2019, Doctor of Philosophy, Research - Full Time, Toxic Metals Bioremediation and Energy Generation through Sediment Microbial Fuel Cells, Main Supervisor	Syed Zaghum Abbas	P-ID0019/15(R)	Doctor of Philosophy (Research - Full Time)	Main Supervisor
2	2015	2017	Wang Jiao, 2017, Master, Research - Full Time, Optimization of Rhodamine B Dye Removal from Aqueous Solutions by Liquid-Liquid Extraction, Main Supervisor	Wang Jiao	P-IM0085/11(R)	Master (Research - Full Time)	Main Supervisor
3	2014	2017	Tengku Nadiah Binti T Mohd Yusof, 2017, Master, Research - Full Time, Screening of Selected Terrestrial Plants for the Control of Cyanobacterial Growth , Co-supervisor	Tengku Nadiah Binti T Mohd Yusof	P-IM0016/14(R)	Master (Research - Full Time)	Co-supervisor
4	2014	2017	Rohaslinda Binti Mohamad, 2017, Master, Research - Full Time, Detection and Identification of Cyanobacterial Toxin Encoding Gene in Malaysia, Co-supervisor	Rohaslinda Binti Mohamad	P-IM0019/14(R)	Master (Research - Full Time)	Co-supervisor
5	2014	2016	Mohammadtaghi Vakili, 2016, Doctor of Philosophy, Research - Full Time, Adsorption Of Reactive Dyes By Hexadecylamine And 3-Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane Modified Chitosan Beads, Main Supervisor	Mohammadtaghi Vakili	P-ID0001/13(R)	Doctor of Philosophy (Research - Full Time)	Main Supervisor
6	2014	2016	Sim Yi Jing, 2016, Master, Research - Full Time, Control Of Toxin-Producing Cyanobacterial Population Using Selected Agricultural Wastes, Co-supervisor	Sim Yi Jing	P-IM0003/14(R)	Master (Research - Full Time)	Co-supervisor
7	2013	2016	Claire Su Xin-hui, 2016, Master, Research - Full Time, Reactive Cibacron Blue Dye Wastewater Treatment Using Combined Technology Of Thermolysis and Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Polymer Coagulation-Flocculation, Co-supervisor	Claire Su Xin-hui	P-IM0002/13(R)	Master (Research - Full Time)	Co-supervisor
8	2012	2015	Wong Yee Shian, 2015, Doctor of Philosophy, Research - Full Time, Production Of Biogas And Fatty Acids Phase Behaviour From Palm Oil Mill Effluent Via Thermophilic And Mesophilic Anaerobic Suspended Growth Degradation Process, Co-supervisor	Wong Yee Shian	P-ID0001/12(R)	Doctor of Philosophy (Research - Full Time)	Co-supervisor
9	2012	2015	Lau Yen Yie, 2015, Master, Research - Full Time, Study Of Bi-Functionalized Laterite Soil In Treating Dye Wastewater Through Coagulantion-Flocculantion And Degradation, Co-supervisor	Lau Yen Yie	P-IM0018/12(R)	Master (Research - Full Time)	Co-supervisor
10	2013	2014	Syed Zaghum Abbas, 2014, Master, Research - Full Time, Isolation And Characterization Of Cadmium Resistant Bacteria From Industrial Wastewater, Main Supervisor	Syed Zaghum Abbas	P-IM0005/13(R)	Master (Research - Full Time)	Main Superviso

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2011

2014

Li Zhimin, 2014, Master, Research - Full Time, Treatment Of Nickel In Wastewater Through Adsorption Using Raw And Modified Imperata Cylindrica, Co-supervisor

Li Zhimin

P-IM0079/11(R)

Master (Research - Full Time)

Co-supervisor

Active sstudents

1	2019	-	Chukwuma Ogechukwu Bose, 2019, Doctor of Philosophy, Research - Full Time, Transcriptomic Characterisation of Microbial Community with Emphasis on Lignocellulose Modifying Microorganisms and Production of Biotechnological Interest Enzymes., Main Supervisor (AKTIF)	Chukwuma Ogechukwu Bose	P-ID0010/19(R)	Doctor of Philosophy (Research - Full Time)	Main Supervisor
2	2019	-	Mohammad Faisal Umar, 2019, Doctor of Philosophy, Research - Full Time, Removal of Pollutant by Benthic Microbial Fuel Cell., Main Supervisor (AKTIF)	Mohammad Faisal Umar	P-ID0009/19(R)	Doctor of Philosophy (Research - Full Time)	Main Supervisor
3	2019	-	Asim Ali Yaqoob, 2019, Doctor of Philosophy, Research - Full Time, Devising a Chemical Method to Obtained Unidirectional Orientation of Metal Nanocables for Hi-Tech Electronics and Bio Applications., Co-supervisor (AKTIF)	Asim Ali Yaqoob	P-KD0001/19(R)	Doctor of Philosophy (Research - Full Time)	Co-supervisor
4	2019	-	Goh Saik Su , 2019, Doctor of Philosophy, Research - Full Time, Stability of Supported Liquid Membrane for Metal Ions Separation, Co-supervisor (AKTIF)	Goh Saik Su	P-ID0006/18(R)	Doctor of Philosophy (Research - Full Time)	Co-supervisor
5	2018	-	Lee Lai Yee, 2018, Doctor of Philosophy, Research - Full Time, Removal of COD and Colour in Palm Oil Mill Effluent by Reusing Activated Sludge Adsorbent, Co-supervisor (AKTIF)	Lee Lai Yee	P-ID0013/15(R)	Doctor of Philosophy (Research - Full Time)	Co-supervisor

 

 

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JOURNALS & BOOKS | PROCEEDING | ORAL & POSTERS | PRESENTATIONS

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Google Scholar ID:qVVFi9IAAAAJ

 

Author ID (Scopus):15050908200

 

ORCID:0000-0002-4590-3153

PROCEEDING |/ORAL & POSTERS |/PRESENTATIONS 

1.   Identification of Anaerobic Microbial communities for the Treatment of Palm Oil Mill Effluent Wastewater, Yee-Shian Wong, Tjoon Tow Teng, Soon-An Ong, M. Norhashimah & M. Rafatullah,2014 International Conference on Environmental Science and Biological Engineering (ESBE2014), August 19-20, 2014 Beijing, China

2. Volatile Fatty Acid and Biogas Profile in the Anaerobic Degradation Process of Palm Oil Mill Wastewater, Tjoon Tow Teng, Yee-Shian Wong, Soon-An Ong, M. Norhashimah & M. Rafatullah, 2014 International Conference on Environmental Science and Biological Engineering (ESBE2014), August 19-20, 2014 Beijing, China

3. Isolation, Identification and Characterization of Cadmium-Resistant Pantoea sp.            RL 32.2 from Industrial Wastewater, Syed Zaghum Abbas, M. Rafatullah, Norli Ismail, Japareng Lalung, International Conference on Beneficial        Microbes, 27-29 May, 2014, Penang, Malaysia.

 4.  Anaerobic acidogenesis biodegradation of palm oil mill effluent using Suspended Closed Anaerobic Bioreactor (SCABR) at mesophilic temperature, Y. S. Wong, T. T. Teng, S. A. Ong, M. Norhashimah, M. Rafatullah and H. C. Lee, 2013 International Symposium on Environmental Science and Technology (2013 ISEST), 4-7 June, 2013, Dalian, Liaoning, China.

5.   Start-up operation of anaerobic degradation process for palm oil mill effluent in anaerobic bench scale reactor (ABSR), T. T. Teng, Y. S. Wong, S. A. Ong, M. Norhashimah, M. Rafatullah, 2013 International Symposium on Environmental Science and Technology (2013 ISEST), 4-7 June, 2013, Dalian, Liaoning, China.

6.     Fabrication, Characterization and Analytical Applications of novel ion exchange adsorbent, R. Bushra, M. Shahadat, A. Ahmad, S.A. Nabi, M. Rafatullah, International Conference in Chemistry- Frontiers & Challenges 2013, 2-3 March, 2013, Aligarh, India.

7.     Removal of pesticides from water and wastewater through adsorption, M. Rafatullah, T.T. Teng, N. Morad, O. Sulaiman, A. Ahmad, R. Bushra, International Conference in Chemistry- Frontiers & Challenges 2013, 2-3 March, 2013, Aligarh, India.

8.     Determination of concentration of particulate matters in the laboratories and their potential health risks to the laboratory users, N. Abidin, M. Rafatullah, M. I. Ahmad, The International Environment and Health Conference 2012 (IEHC 2012), 6-7 June 2012, Penang, Malaysia.

9.      Effect of pH on adsorption of nickel(II) ions in the synthetic wastewater by modified Imperata cylindrical leaf powder, Z. Li, T. T. Teng, A. F. M. Al-Karkhi and M. Rafatullah, The 3^rd International Conference on Environmental Research and Technology (ICERT 2012), 30 May-1 June, 2012, Penang, Malaysia.

10.     Comparison of physically and chemically activated carbons obtained from Acacia mangium wood, M. Danish, R. Hashim, O. Sulaiman, M. Rafatullah, M.N.M. Ibrahim, 2^nd symposium of USM fellowship 2011: 23-24 Nov. 2011, Penang Malaysia.

11.     Comparison of surface functional groups of CaO and phosphoric acid activated carbons of Acacia mangium wood, M. Danish, R. Hashim, M.N.M. Ibrahim, M. Rafatullah, O. Sulaiman, Regional Conference on Local Knowledge 2011: 10-11 October 2011, Kampong Tong Senik Resort, Langkawi Malaysia.

12.     Adsorption behaviour of methyl orange from aqueous solutions using oil palm leaf powder, M. Rafatullah, O. Sulaiman, R. Hashim and A. Ahmad, International Conference on Chemistry: Frontier and Challenges, March 05-06, 2011, Aligarh, India.

13.  Characterization of activated carbon fibres from Acacia mangium wood prepared in the presence of acid and base activating agents, M. Danish, R. Hashim, M. Rafatullah and O. Sulaiman, 4th USM-JIRCAS Joint International Symposium 2011: Jan 18-20, 2011, Penang, Malaysia.

14.  Biosorption of heavy metal from aqueous solutions by bamboo sawdust, O. Sulaiman N. S. Ghani, M. Rafatullah, R. Hashim, and A. Ahmad, the 4th International Conference on Postgraduate Education (ICPE-4), 26-28 November, 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

15.  Sorption behaviour of chromium (III) from aqueous solutions using oil palm frond powder, M. Rafatullah, O. Sulaiman, R. Hashim, A. Ahmad and M. Danish, International Conference on Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Environment, October 29-30, 2010, Aligarh, India.

16.  Preparation of activated carbon fibres from Acacia mangium wood: A comparative study of activating agents, M. Danish, R. Hashim, M. Rafatullah, O. Sulaiman and A. Ahmad, 16th Malaysian Chemical Congress (16MCC) 2010, October 12–14, 2010 Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

17.  Adsorption of Zinc (II) ions from aqueous solutions by bamboo sawdust, N. S. Ghani, M. Rafatullah, O. Sulaiman and R. Hashim, A. Ahmad, The 2nd International Conference on Environmental Research and Technology, 2^nd-4^th June, 2010, Penang, Malaysia.

18.  Biosorption of copper (II) ions from aqueous solution by oil palm leaves, M. H. M. Amini, M. Rafatullah, O. Sulaiman, R. Hashim, and A. Ahmad, The 2nd International Conference on Environmental Research and Technology, 2^nd-4^th June, 2010, Penang, Malaysia.

19.  Sorption behaviour of methyl orange from aqueous solutions using oil palm trunk fiber, M. Rafatullah, O. Sulaiman and R. Hashim, A. Ahmad, National Symposium on Recent Trends in Chemical Sciences [NSRTCS-2010], 24^th-25^th Feb, 2010, Aligarh,  India.

20.  Kinetic modeling to remove methyl orange from aqueous solutions using oil palm trunk fiber, O. Sulaiman, M. Rafatullah, R. Hashim and A. Ahmad, National Symposium on Recent Trends in Chemical Sciences [NSRTCS-2010], 24^th-25^th Feb, 2010, Aligarh, India.

21.  Adsorption behaviour of meranti sawdust in the removal of cadmium (II) from aqueous solutions, M. Rafatullah, O. Sulaiman and R. Hashim, The 2nd Thammasat University International Conference on Chemical, Environmental and Energy Engineering, 3-4 March, (2009), Bangkok, Thailand.

22.  Kinetic and thermodynamic studies of Cr(VI) removal from aqueous solution using date (Phoenix dactylifera) stone and sawdust derived adsorbents, M. Danish, A. Ahmad, M. Shamsuzzoha and M. Rafatullah, 2nd Bihar Science Conference 2009, 30 Jan -01 Feb, (2009), Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India.

23.  Comparative Studies on the Removal of copper (II) from aqueous solution using different adsorbents, A. Ahmad, M. Rafatullah and Qasimullah, International Conference on Environmental Research and Technology, 28 May–30 May (2008), Park Royal, Penang, Malaysia ISBN 180N-978-983-3986-29-3.

24. Removal of Arsenic (III) from aqueous solutions through adsorption on activated carbon, A. Ahmad and M. Rafatullah, All India Seminar on Advances in Environmental Science and Technology, 15-16 Feb, (2008), Aligarh, India.

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 Citations and publications:

Researcher ID:C-8191-2009

Author ID (Scopus):15050908200

Google Scholar ID:qVVFi9IAAAAJ

ORCID:0000-0002-4590-3153

Guest Editor of special issues,

  Water: Analysis, Treatment, and Reuse (http://www.hindawi.com/journals/jchem/si/806018/cfp/)

Journal of Chemistry

ü  Anugerah Sanggar Sanjung and Anugerah Hadiah Sanjungan in publication category (certificate and cash prize) for the years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018.

ü  Fellowship of University Grant Commission (India)

ü  Life Membership of Indian Society for Surface Science and Technology (ISSST)

ü  Member of European Desalination Society (EDS)

ü  Research article reviewers of various scientific journals (More than 100 research articles reviewed)

ü  Scientific committee member of International Conference on Environmental Research and Technology (ICERT 2012, ICERT 2015, ICERT 2017, ICERT 2020)

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