Biomass Processing and Applications Experts

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. Leh Cheu Peng
Degree : Dip.Lab.Tech (USM), BTech (USM), Ph.D (USM); Expertise : Biomass Utilization for value-added products (Pulp, Papermaking and Bioenergy); Cellulose and Fiber Technology; Sustainable Wood and Biomass Processing (Pulping and Bleaching)

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. 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. Sumarni Mansur
Degree: B. BMedSc. (Hons) (IIUM), M. Phil. (UTM), Ph.D (UTM); Expertise: Membrane Technology; Haemodialysis Membrane; Biomaterials; Functional Materials; Biomass; Biocomposites