Mohd Azmier Bin Ahmad
Mohd Azmier Bin Ahmad
Associate Professor and Deputy Dean
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School of Chemical Engineering,
Universiti Sains Malaysia, Engineering Campus,
Malaysia

Education

2003-2007 Universiti Malaya
  • PhD. in Chemical Engineering
  • Thesis Production of carbon molecular sieves (CMS) from palm shell and carbon deposition technique
2001-2003 Universiti Sains Malaysia
  • M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering
  • Thesis Carbonization of low rank coal
1997-2000 Universiti Sains Malaysia
  • B.Eng. (Hons) in Chemical Engineering
  • Thesis Solar photocatalytic degradation of trichlorfon using titanium dioxide

 

Biography

Assoc. Prof. Mohd Azmier Ahmad is Deputy Dean of Student Affairs & Networking at the School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). His B.Eng. and M.Sc. degrees were obtained from Universiti Sains Malaysia and University of Malaya for PhD degree. His research interest is Wastewater Treatment, Adsorption Technology and Agrowaste Utilization. His current research activities are on carbon adsorbents for wastewater treatment and development of polymeric carbon membranes for gas separation. He is associate member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers, UK and an active member of Water Expert for Working Committee of Research and Innovation, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Malaysia. He is a member of the Editor in Chief of International Journal of Scientific Research in Chemical Engineering, Editorial Board of American Journal of Modern Chemical Engineering, Guest Editor of Scientific World Journal for Special Issue in Colloid and Surface Science.

 

Research Interest

Adsorption, Pyrolysis, Porous Carbon Material,Waste/Biomass Utilization, Wastewater Treatment

Professional Activities:

Research Awards

International

  1. Gold medal
    Seoul  International  Invention  Fair  (SIIF  2006),  organized  by  Korea  Invention  Promotion
    Association (KIPA), 17-11 December 2006, Pacific Hall COEX, Seoul, Korea
    Product title: Palm shell-from a solid waste to a high value carbon molecular sieves for natural gas and biogas purification
  2. Gold medal
    17th International Invention, Innovation, Industrial Design and Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2006), organized by Malaysian Invention and Design Society (MINDS), 19-21 May 2006, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur. Product title: Transforming palm shell waste to high quality and value molecular sieves for gas separation
  3. Gold medal
    Seoul  International  Invention  Fair  (SIIF  2002),  organized  by  Korea  Invention  Promotion
    Association (KIPA), 4-8 December 2002, Pacific Hall COEX, Seoul, Korea Product title: Pilot Plant – Process for upgrading coal to useful fuel
  4. Silver medal 13th International Invention, Innovation, Industrial Design and Technology Exhibition (ITEX
  5. 2002), organized by Malaysian Invention and Design Society (MINDS), 29-31 March 2002, Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur. Product title: Environmental Friendly Pilot Plant Process for Upgrading Low Rank Coal to High Rank Coal as Alternative Useful Fuel in Malaysia

National

  1. Gold medal
    Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE 2006) organized by Ministry of Science, Technology and
    Innovation Malaysia, 23-26 February 2006, PWTC, Kuala Lumpur. Product title: Production of Carbon Molecular Sieves (CMS) from Palm Shell  for Natural Gas Purification and Quality Upgrading
  2. Silver medal
    Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE 2007), organized by Ministry of Science, Technology and
    Innovation Malaysia, 29-31 March 2007, PWTC, Kuala Lumpur. Product title: Production of Advanced Adsorbent Materials from Palm Shell Waste for Environmental and Energy Applications
  3. Silver medal
    Expo Science & Technology 2002, organized by Ministry of Science and Technology Malaysia, 2- 4 November 2002, PWTC, Kuala Lumpur. Product title: Upgrading low rank coal to the high rank
    coal to be used as another alternative useful fuel in Malaysia
  4. Merit Reward 2009 (Publication Category), awarded by Universiti Sains Malaysia.
  5. Sanggar Sanjung Awards 2007 (Publication Category), awarded by Universiti Sains Malaysia.
  6. Merit Reward 2007 (Research Product Category), awarded by Universiti Sains Malaysia.
  7. Merit Reward 2007 (Publication Category), awarded by Universiti Sains Malaysia.
  8. Sanggar Sanjung Awards 2010 (Publication Category), awarded by Universiti Sains Malaysia
  9. Sanggar Sanjung Awards 2011 (Publication Category), awarded by Universiti Sains Malaysia

Academic Recognition/Thesis Examiner

Academic Recognition

    1. Excellent Service Award 2008, awarded by Universiti Sains Malaysia.
    2. Hadiah Penghargaan Pendidik Sanjungan 2008, awarded by School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
    3. Hadiah Penghargaan Staf Akademik Cemerlang (Geran Jangka Panjang) 2009, awarded by School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
    4. Hadiah Penghargaan Staf Khidmat Bakti 2009, awarded by School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
    5. Excellent Service Award 2012, awarded by Universiti Sains Malaysia.

 

Publications

Journals

  1. M.A. Ahmad, N. Ahmad, O.S. Bello (2015). Removal of Remazol Brilliant Blue reactive dye from aqueous solutions using watermelon rinds as adsorbent, Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, 36(6), 845-858 (ISI-Cited Publication).
  2. M.A. Ahmad, N.S. Afandi, O.S. Bello (2015). Optimization of process variables by response surface methodology for malachite green dye removal using lime peel activated carbon, Applied Water Science, In press (ISI-Cited Publication).
  3. M.A. Ahmad, N. Ahmad, O.S. Bello (2015). Adsorption kinetic studies for the removal of synthetic dye using durian seed activated carbon, Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, 36(5), 670- 684 (ISI-Cited Publication).
  4. M.A. Ahmad, N.S. Afandi, O.S. Bello (2015). Optimization and batch studies on adsorption of malachite green dye using rambutan seed activated carbon, Desalination and Water Treatment, In press (ISI-Cited Publication).
  5. W.N.H.W. Zainal, M.A. Ahmad (2015). Effect of the pyrolysis heating rate on CO2 separation of polyetherimide/polyethylene glycol based CMS membranes (Accepted for conference proceeding with Springer).
  6. A.T. Mohd Din, M.A. Ahmad, B.H. Hameed (2015). Ordered mesoporous carbons originated from non-edible polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG-400) for chloramphenicol antibiotic recovery from liquid phase, Chemical Engineering Journal, 260, 730-739 (ISI-Cited Publication).
  7. M.A. Ahmad, N. Ahmad, O.S. Bello (2015). Modified durian seed as adsorbent for the removal of methyl red dye from aqueous solutions, Applied Water Science, 5(4), 407-423 (ISI-Cited Publication).
  8. M.Z. Ishak, M.A. Miskam, M.N. Murat, M.Z.A. Z. Alauddin, M.A. Ahmad (2015). Pt-based catalytic microcombustor for micropower generation, Applied Mechanics and Materials, 699, 635-641.
  9. M.Z. Ishak, M.A. Miskam, M.N. Murat, M.Z.A. Z. Alauddin, M.A. Ahmad (2015). Characterization of wet impregnation method for catalytic microcombustor by using platinum, Applied Mechanics and Materials, 699, 163-168.
  10. A.D. Wiheeb, M. A. Ahmad, M. N. Murat, J. Kim, M. R. Othman (2015), Surface affinity and interdiffusivity of carbon dioxide inside hydrotalcite-silica micropores: CO2 interdiffusion inside HT- Si micropores, Journal of Porous Media, 18(4), 379-388 (ISI-Cited Publication).
  11. K. Azmi, M.A. Ahmad, M.K.M. Jamil (2015). Study of dielectric properties of a potential RBD palm oil and RBD soybean oil mixture as insulating liquid in transformer, Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology, 10 (5), 2105-2119 (ISI-Cited Publication).
  12. T.M. Alslaibi, I. Abustan, M.A. Ahmad, A.A. Foul (2015). Comparative studies on the olive stone activated carbon adsorption of Zn2+, Ni2+ and Cd2+ from synthetic wastewater, Desalination and Water Treatment, 54(1), 166-177 (ISI-Cited Publication).
  13. M.A. Ahmad, O.S. Bello, B. Semire (2015). Scavenging malachite green dye from aqueous solutions using pomelo (Citrus grandis) peels: kinetic, equilibrium and thermodynamic studies, Desalination and Water Treatment, 56(2), 521-535 (ISI-Cited Publication).
  14. M.F.P.M. Latiff, I. Abustan, M.A. Ahmad, N.K.E.M. Yahaya (2015). Effect of preparation conditions of activated carbon prepared from rubber seed coat by KOH activation for removal of Cu (II) from aqueous solution, International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering & Technology, 2(8), 779-785.
  15. M.F.P.M. Latiff, I. Abustan, M.A. Ahmad, N.K.E.M. Yahaya (2015). Process optimization for Zn (II) removal by activated carbon prepared from rubber seed coat using chemical activation, International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering & Technology, 2(8), 786-793.
  16. M.A. Ahmad, O.S. Bello (2014). Adsorption studies of Remazol Brilliant Blue R dye on activated carbon prepared from corncob, American Journal of Modern Chemical Engineering, 1(1), 1-12.
  17. M.A. Ahmad, N. Ahmad, O.S. Bello (2014). Adsorptive removal of malachite green dye using durian seed based activated carbon, Water, Air and Soil Pollution, 225, 2057-2074 (ISI-Cited Publication).
  18. T.M. Alslaibi, I. Abustan, M.A. Ahmad, A.A. Foul (2014). Heavy metals removal from wastewater using agricultural wastes as adsorbents: A review, International Journal of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, 5, 7-10.
  19. T.M. Alslaibi, I. Abustan, M.A. Ahmad, A.A. Foul (2014). Comparison of activated carbon prepared from olive stones by microwave and conventional heating for iron (II), lead (II), and copper (II) removal from synthetic  wastewater, Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy,  33(4), 1074- 1085 (ISI-Cited Publication).
  20. T.M. Alslaibi, I. Abustan, M.A. Ahmad, A.A. Foul (2014). Preparation of activated carbon from olive stone waste: Optimization study on the removal of Cu2+, Cd2+, Ni2+, Pb2+, Fe2+, and Zn2+ from aqueous solution using response surface methodology, Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, 35(7), 913-925 (ISI-Cited Publication).
  21. T.M. Alslaibi, I. Abustan, M.A. Ahmad, A.A. Foul (2014). Microwave irradiated and thermally heated olive stone activated carbon for nickel adsorption: a comparative study, AIChE Journal, 60(1), 237-250 (ISI-Cited Publication).
  22. T.M. Alslaibi, I. Abustan, M.A. Ahmad, A.A. Foul (2014). Kinetics and equilibrium adsorption of Iron (II), Lead (II) and Copper (II) onto activated carbon prepared from olive stone waste, Desalination and Water Treatment, 52, 7887-7898 (ISI-Cited Publication).
  23. M.A.T. Jaya, W.M.H.F.W. Harun, M.A. Ahmad (2014). Influence of pyrolysis temperature and heating rate in the fabrication of carbon membrane: A Review, Journal of Applied Science, 14(13), 1359-1364 (SCOPUS).
  24. A.D. Wiheeb, M.A. Ahmad, M.N. Murat, J. Kim, M.R. Othman (2014). The effect of hydrotalcite content in microporous composite membrane on gas permeability and permselectivity, Separation Science and Technology, 49, 1309–1316.
  25. A.D. Wiheeb, M.A. Ahmad, M.N. Murat, J. Kim, M.R. Othman (2014). Predominant gas transport in microporous hydrotalcite–silica membrane, Transport In Porous Media, 102, 59-70.
  26. A.D. Wiheeb, M.A. Ahmad, M.N. Murat, J. Kim, M.R. Othman (2014). The declining affinity of microporous hydrotalcite-silica membrane for carbon dioxide, Journal of Porous Media, 17(2), 159- 167.
  27. M.A. Ahmad, N.A.A. Puad, O.S. Bello (2014). Kinetic, equilibrium and thermodynamic studies of synthetic dye removal using pomegranate peel activated carbon prepared by microwave-induced KOH activation, Water Resources Industry, 6, 18-35 (ISI-Cited Publication).
  28. F. Ahmad, W.M.A.W. Daud, M.A. Ahmad (2013). The effects of acid leaching on porosity and surface functional groups of cocoa (Theobroma Cacao) – shell based activated carbon, Chemical Engineering Research & Design, 91, 1028-1038.
  29. T.M. Alslaibi, I. Abustan, A.A. Foul, M.A. Ahmad (2013). Effect of different olive stone particle size on the yield and surface area of activated carbon production, Advanced Materials Research, 626, 126- 130.
  30. T.M. Alslaibi, I. Abustan, A.A. Foul, M.A. Ahmad (2013). A review: Production of activated carbon from agricultural byproducts via conventional and microwave heating, Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology, 88(7), 1183-1190.
  31. T.M. Alslaibi, I. Abustan, A.A. Foul, M.A. Ahmad (2013). Cadmium removal from aqueous solution using microwaved olive stone activated carbon, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 1(3), 589-599.
  32. M.N. Idris, Z.A. Ahmad, M.A. Ahmad (2013). Characterization of potential used rubber seed coat waste for the removal of Remazol Brilliant Blue R reactive dye, Advanced Materials Research, 620, 224-229.
  33. M.A.T.M.  Din,  M.A.  Ahmad,  B.H.  Hameed  (2013).  Riboflavin  adsorption  onto  multi-modal mesoporous carbon synthesized from polyethylene glycol 400, Chemical Engineering Journal, 215, 297-305.
  34. T.M. Alslaibi, I. Abustan, A.A. Foul, M.A. Ahmad (2013). Application of response surface methodology (RSM) for optimization of Cu2+, Cd2+, Ni2+, Pb2+, Fe2+ and Zn2+ removal from aqueous solution using microwaved olive stone activated carbon, Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology, 88(12), 2141-2151.
  35. M.Z. Ishak, M.A. Miskam, O. Sidek, M.N. Murat, M.A. Ahmad (2013). Integrated thermoelectric power generator – wireless sensor node for remote area application, Applied Mechanics and Materials, 315, 597-601.
  36. M.A.T. Jaya, W.M.H.F.W. Harun, M.A. Ahmad (2013). The influence of pyrolysis temperature and heating rate in the fabrication of carbon membrane: A Review, Journal of Applied Science (Accepted)
  37. W.N.H.W. Zainal, M.A. Ahmad (2013). Effect of the pyrolysis heating rate on CO2 separation of polyetherimide/polyethylene glycol based CMS membranes (Accepted for conference proceeding with Springer).
  38. W.N.H.W. Zainal, M.A. Ahmad (2013). Effect of the pyrolysis soaking time on CO2 separation of polyetherimide/polyethylene glycol based CMS membranes (Accepted for Springer Book Series).
  39. W.M.H.F.W. Harun, M.A.T. Jaya, M.A. Ahmad (2013). The influence of dope composition on gas permeance of hollow fiber carbon membrane (Accepted for Springer Book Series)
  40. M.A. Kamaruddin, M.S. Yusoff, M.A. Ahmad (2012). Treatment of semi-aerobic landfill leachate using durian peel-based activated carbon adsorption- Optimization of preparation conditions, International Journal of Energy and Environment, 3(2), 223-236.
  41. M.A. Ahmad, F. Ahmad, R. Radzi, W.M.A.W. Daud (2012). Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) shell-based activated carbon in removing of Cationic dye from aqueous solution: Kinetics and equilibrium studies, Chemical Engineering Research & Design, 90(10), 1480-1490
  42. M.N. Idris, Z.A. Ahmad, Z.M. Amin, M.A. Ahmad (2012). Optimization process for producing mesopores activated carbon based on hevea brasiliensis seed coat using response surface methodology, Advanced Materials Research, 364, 382-387.
  43. M.A. Kamaruddin, M.S. Yusoff, M.A. Ahmad (2012). Optimization of preparation conditions for durian peel-based activated carbon for the removal of COD and ammoniacal nitrogen (NH3-N) using response surface methodology, Kuwait Journal of Science and Engineering, 39, 37-58.
  44. O.S. Bello, M.A. Ahmad, N. Ahmad (2012). Adsorptive features of banana (Musa paradisiaca) stalk based activated carbon for malachite green dye removal, Chemistry and Ecology, 28(2), 153-167.
  45. M.A. Ahmad, O.S. Bello (2012). Coconut (Cocos nucifera) shell based activated carbon for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions, Separation Science and Technology, 47, 903- 912.
  46. M.A. Ahmad, O.S. Bello, T.S. Tan (2012). Adsorption of Remazol Brilliant Violet – 5R reactive dye from aqueous solution by cocoa pod husk-based activated carbon: kinetic, equilibrium and thermodynamic studies, Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, 7, 378-395.
  47. O.S. Bello, M.A. Ahmad (2012). Preparation and characterization of activated carbon derived from rubber seed coat, Chemistry: Bulgarian Journal of Science Education, 21(3), 389-395.
  48. W.N.H.W. Zainal, M.A. Ahmad (2012).  A comparison of carbon molecular sieve (CMS) membranes with polymer blend CMS membranes for gas permeation applications, ASEAN Journal of Chemical Engineering, 12, 51-58.
  49. K. Azmi, M.K.M. Jamil, M.A. Ahmad (2012). Characteristics of breakdown voltage of RBDP olein and envirotemp FR3 mixtures under AC voltage, International Review on Modelling and Simulations 5(2), 1107-1114.
  50. M.A. Ahmad, O.S. Bello (2011). Removal of Remazol Brilliant Violet-5R dye using periwinkle shells, Chemistry and Ecology, 27(5), 481-492.
  51. M.A. Ahmad, O.S. Bello (2011). Response surface modeling and optimization of Remazol Brilliant Blue Reactive dye removal using periwinkle shell – based activated carbon, Separation Science and Technology 46, 2367-2379.
  52. F. Ahmad, R. Radzi, W.M.A.W. Daud, M.A. Ahmad (2011). Removal of 4-nitrophenol from aqueous solution by cocoa (Theobroma cacao) shell-based activated carbon: kinetics and equilibrium studies, Chemical Engineering Journal, 178, 461-467.
  53. M.A. Kamaruddin, M.S. Yusoff, M.A. Ahmad (2011). Optimization of durian peel based activated carbon preparation conditions for ammoniacal nitrogen removal from semi-aerobic landfill leachate, Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research, 70, 554-560.
  54. M.A. Ahmad, R. Alrozi (2011). Optimization of rambutan peel based activated carbon preparation conditions for Remazol Brilliant Blue R removal, Chemical Engineering Journal, 168, 280-285.
  55. O.S. Bello, M.A. Ahmad, T.S. Tan (2011).Utilization of cocoa pod husk for the removal of Remazol Black B reactive dye from Aqueous Solutions: Kinetic, equilibrium and thermodynamic studies, Trends in Applied Sciences Research, 6(8), 794-812.
  56. O.S. Bello, M.A. Ahmad (2011). Adsorptive removal of a synthetic textile dye using cocoa pod husks, Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry, 93(7), 1298-1308.
  57. M.A. Ahmad, N.K. Rahman (2011). Equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamic of Remazol Brilliant Orange 3R dye adsorption on coffee husk-based activated carbon, Chemical Engineering Journal, 170, 154-161.
  58. M.A. Ahmad, R. Alrozi (2011). Removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solution using rambutan peel-based activated carbon: Equilibrium, kinetic and thermodynamic studies, Chemical Engineering Journal, 171, 510-516.
  59. A.L. Ahmad, M.A.T. Jaya, C.J.C. Derek, M.A. Ahmad (2011). Synthesis and characterization of TiO2 membrane with palladium impregnation for hydrogen separation, Journal of Membrane Science, 366, 166-175.
  60. M.N. Idris, Z.A. Ahmad, M.A. Ahmad (2011). Adsorption equilibrium of malachite green dye onto rubber seed coat based activated carbon, International Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences, 11(3), 38- 43.
  61. N.K.E.M. Yahaya, M.F.P.M. Latiff, I. Abustan, O.S. Bello, M.A. Ahmad (2011). Adsorptive removal of Cu (II) using activated carbon prepared from  rice husk by ZnCl2 activation and subsequent gasification with CO2, International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 11(1), 207-211.
  62. N.K.E.M. Yahaya, M.F.P.M. Latiff, I. Abustan, O.S. Bello, M.A. Ahmad (2011). Fixed-bed column study for Cu (II) removal from aqueous solutions using rice husk based activated carbon, International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 11(1), 248-252.
  63. M.A. Ahmad, T.C.Y. Evelyn, I. Abustan, N. Ahmad, S.K. Sulaiman (2011). Optimization of preparation conditions for corn cob based activated carbons for the removal of Remazol Brilliant Blue R dye, International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 11(1), 283-287.
  64. M.N. Idris, Z.A. Ahmad, M.A. Ahmad, N. Ahmad, S.K. Sulaiman (2011). Effect of preparation conditions of activated carbon prepared from rice husk by CO2 activation for removal of Cu (II) from aqueous solution, International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 11(1), 305-311.
  65. M.A. Ahmad, N.K.A. Rashid, B.H. Hameed (2011). Carbon molecular sieve membranes from polyetherimide: Effect of pyrolysis temperature on O2/N2 selectivity, Journal of Applied Membrane Science & Technology, 12, 65-69.
  66. M.A. Ahmad, N.K.A. Rashid, B.H. Hameed (2011). Optimization of polyetherimide based CMS membranes preparation conditions for CO2/CH4 selectivity, Journal of Applied Membrane Science & Technology, 12, 55-64.
  67. M.A. Ahmad, R. Alrozi (2010). Optimization of preparation conditions for mangosteen peel-based activated carbons for the removal of Remazol Brilliant Blue R using response surface methodology, Chemical Engineering Journal, 165(3), 883-890.
  68. N.K. Daud, M.A. Ahmad, B.H. Hameed (2010). Decolorization of Acid Red 1 dye solution by Fenton-like process using Fe–Montmorillonite K10 catalyst, Chemical Engineering Journal, 165(1), 111-116.
  69. M.A. Ahmad, N.K.A. Rashid, W.M.H.F.W. Harun, B.H. Hameed (2010). Effects of polyetherimide pyrolysis temperature on CMS membranes: Study on CO2 permeance and CO2/CH4 permselectivity, International Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences, 10(6), 96-99.
  70. M.A. Ahmad, W.M.H.F.W. Harun, N.K.A. Rashid, A.L. Ahmad (2010). Application of RSM for optimization  of  CMS  membrane  synthesis  from  polyfurfuryl  alcohol  for  CO2/CH4   selectivity, International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 10(6), 1-6.
  71. N.K.E.M. Yahaya, M.F.P.M. Latiff, I. Abustan, M.A. Ahmad (2010). Effect of preparation conditions of activated carbon prepared from rice husk by ZnCl2 activation for removal of Cu (II) from aqueous solution, International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 10(6), 27-31.
  72. N.K.E.M. Yahaya, M.F.P.M. Latiff, I. Abustan, O.S. Bello, M.A. Ahmad (2010). Process optimization for Zn (II) removal by activated carbon prepared from rice husk using chemical activation, International Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences, 10(6), 132-136.
  73. N.K.E.M. Yahaya, M.F.P.M. Latiff, I. Abustan, O.S. Bello, M.A. Ahmad (2010). Effect of preparation conditions of activated carbon prepared from rice husk by CO2 activation for removal of Cu (II) from aqueous solution, International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 10(6), 47-51.
  74. M.A. Ahmad, H. Koris, W.N.H.F.W. Zainal (2010). Gas separation performance of CMS membranes derived from phenolic resin, International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 10(6), 75-77.
  75. M.A. Ahmad, W.N.H.F.W. Zainal (2010). Adsorption of malachite green onto cocoa pod husk-based activated carbon: Kinetics and equilibrium studies, Malaysian Cocoa Journal, 6, 41-47.
  76. M.A. Ahmad, W.N.H.F.W. Zainal (2010). Response surface methodology approach for optimization of activated carbons synthesis from cocoa pod husk, Malaysian Cocoa Journal, 6, 48-56.
  77. M.A. Ahmad, F. Ahmad (2010). Preparation of activated carbon from cocoa pod husk: Application in methylene blue and malachite green adsorption from aqueous, Malaysian Cocoa Journal, 6, 66-74.
  78. M.A. Ahmad (2009). Preparation of carbon molecular sieves from palm shell: effect of benzene deposition conditions, Adsorption, 15(5), 489-495.
  79. M.A. Ahmad, W.N.H.F.W. Zainal (2009). Carbon molecular sieves from cocoa pod husk waste: influence of deposition temperature on gases kinetic selectivities, Malaysian Cocoa Journal, 5, 49-54.
  80. M.A. Ahmad, W.N.H.F.W. Zainal (2009). Adsorption isotherms and kinetics studies of methylene blue on cocoa pod husk based activated carbon, Malaysian Cocoa Journal, 5, 55-62.
  81. M.A. Ahmad, W.M.A.W. Daud, M.K. Aroua (2008). CO2/CH4 and O2/N2 Kinetic selectivities of oil palm shell based carbon molecular sieves, Journal of Oil Palm Research, 20, 453-460.
  82. M.A. Ahmad, W.M.A. Wan Daud and M.K. Aroua (2008). Adsorption kinetics of various gases in carbon molecular sieves (CMS) produced from palm shell, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 312, 131-135.
  83. M.A. Ahmad, W.M.A. Wan Daud, M.K. Aroua (2007). Carbon molecular sieves from palm shell: Effect of the benzene deposition times on gas separation properties, Separation and Purification Technology, 57, 287-291.
  84. M.A. Ahmad, W.M.A.W. Daud, M.K. Aroua (2007). Synthesis of carbon molecular sieves from palm shell by carbon vapor deposition, Journal of Porous Materials, 14(4), 393-39.
  85. M.A. Ahmad, W.M.A.W. Daud, M.K. Aroua (2007). Carbon molecular sieves from carbon deposition over palm shell based activated carbon, Solid State Science & Technology, 15(1), 127-134.
  86. D. Adinata, M.A. Ahmad, W.M.A.W. Daud, M.K. Aroua (2007). Activated carbon from palm shell, an agricultural waste, using K2CO3: Influence of activation time on pore development, Solid State Science and Technology, 15(1), 135-140.

Book / Book Chapters

  1. R. Alrozi, M.A. Ahmad (2012). Preparation of Activated Carbon from Tropical Fruit Wastes, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, 272 pages.
  2. M.A. Kamaruddin, M.S. Yusoff, M.A. Ahmad (2012). Development of Durian Peel-Based Activated Carbon from Fruit Waste, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, 184 pages.
  3. M.A. Ahmad, W.M.H.F.W. Harun, M.A.T. Jaya (2013). The influence of dope composition on gas permeance of hollow fiber carbon membrane, Developments in Sustainable Chemical and Bioprocess Technology (Springer Science & Business Media New York); P. Ravindra et al. (eds.), DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-6208-8_38.
  4. M.A. Ahmad, W.Z. Wan Nurul Huda (2013). Effect of the pyrolysis soaking time on CO2 separation of polyetherimide/polyethylene glycol based CMS membranes, Developments in Sustainable Chemical and Bioprocess Technology (Springer Science & Business Media New York); P. Ravindra et al. (eds.), DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-6208-8_39.

Published Proceedings

  1. M.F.M. Yusop, O.S. Bello, M.A. Ahmad (2015), Scavenging remazol brilliant blue r dye from aqueous solution using durian peel waste: Equilibrium, kinetic and mechanism studies, International Conference on Environment 2015 (ICENV 2015), 18-19th Aug. 2015, Penang, UF194.
  2. Ismail, M.N, Aziz H.A, Ahmad, M.A (2015). Comparative study of basic, acid and reactive dyes adsorption onto rubber seed-coated activated carbon. The 2nd Awam International Conference on Civil Engineering (Applied Mechanics and Materials Journal), September 2015, Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
  3. Ismail, M.N, Aziz H.A, Ahmad, M.A (2013). Adsorptive removal of Methylene Blue (MB) dye onto activated carbon derived from Areca Catechu stalk by microwave heating chemical activation. Prosiding Persidangan Penyelidikan dan Inovasi (PePIN), 5-7th July 2013, Politeknik Seberang Perai.
  4. Ismail, M.N, Aziz H.A, Ahmad, M.A. (2013). Removal of MB dye from aqueous solution using activated carbon prepared from Pandanus Amaryllifolius leaves. Prosiding Persidangan Penyelidikan dan Inovasi (PePIN), 5-7th July 2013, Politeknik Seberang Perai.
  5. T.M. Alslaibi, I. Abustan, M.A. Ahmad, A.A. Foul (2013). Effects of physio-chemical parameters on removal efficiency of lead and nickel from synthetic wastewater using microwaved olive stone activated carbon, International conference on water and wastewater management (ICWWM 2013), 8- 10th Oct 2013, Kuala Lumpur.
  6. M.Z.  Ishak,  O.  Sidek,  M.A.  Miskam,  Z.A.Z.  Alauddin,  M.A.  Ahmad,  M.N.  Murat  (2013). Characterization of micro-cyclone combustion for micropower generator, Clean Energy and Technology (CEAT 2013), 18-20th Nov. 2013, Langkawi, Kedah.
  7. M.N. Murat, M.A. Miskam, Z.A.Z. Alauddin, M.A. Ahmad, M.Z. Ishak (2013). Characterization of Wet Impregnation Method for Catalytic Microcombustor by using Platinum, International Conference and Exhibition on Sustainable Energy and Advanced Materials (ICE-SEAM 2013), 30-31st Oct 2013, Malacca.
  8. M.N. Murat, M.A. Miskam, Z.A.Z. Alauddin, M.A. Ahmad, M.Z. Ishak (2013). Pt-based catalytic microcombustor for micropower generation, International Conference and Exhibition on Sustainable Energy and Advanced Materials (ICE-SEAM 2013), 30-31st Oct 2013, Malacca.
  9. M.A.T. Jaya, W.M.H.F.W. Harun, M.A. Ahmad (2012). Carbon molecular sieve hollow fiber membrane derived from PPO: The correlation between thermal soak time and permeability of inert gases, International Conference on Environment (ICENV 2012), Park Royal Hotel, Batu Feringghi, Penang, 11-13th Dec 2012.
  10. W.M.H.F.W. Harun, M.A.T. Jaya, M.A. Ahmad (2012). The influence of pyrolysis temperature on gas permeance of hollow fiber carbon membrane. International Conference on Environment (ICENV 2012), Park Royal Hotel, Batu Feringghi, Penang, 11-13th Dec 2012.
  11. W.N.H.W. Zainal, M.A. Ahmad (2012). A comparison of carbon molecular sieve (CMS) membranes with polymer blend CMS membranes for the gas permeation application, 4th Regional Conference on Chemical Engineering, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, 9-10th Feb. 2012.
  12. O.  Sidek,  M.Z.  Ishak,  M.A.  Miskam,  Z.A.Z.  Alauddin,  M.N.  Murat,  M.A.  Ahmad  (2012). Experimental study on micro-combustion burning liquefied petroleum gas, 3rd International Conference on Production, Energy and Reliability (ICPER 2012), Kuala Lumpur, 12-14th June 2012.
  13. O. Sidek, M.Z. Ishak, M.A. Miskam, M.N. Murat, M.A. Ahmad (2012). Experimental investigation on cooling methods for microthermoelectric power generator, 3rd International Conference on Production, Energy and Reliability (ICPER 2012), Kuala Lumpur, 12-14th June 2012.
  14. M.A. Ahmad, O.S. Bello (2011). Kinetic, equilibrium and thermodynamic studies of the adsorption of Brilliant Orange – 3R dye onto cocoa pod husk – based activated carbon, ASEAN Conference on Scientific and Social Science Research (ACSSSR 2011), Penang, 22-23th June 2011.
  15. M.A. Ahmad, O.S. Bello (2011). Absorption of eosin dye from aqueous solution using groundnut hull-based activated carbon, ASEAN Conference on Scientific and Social Science Research (ACSSSR 2011), Penang, 22-23th June 2011.
  16. O. Sidek, M.Z. Ishak, M.A. Miskam, M.A. Ahmad, M.S. Jadin (2011). Study on Temperature Uniformity of Thermal Spreader Integration with Microcombustor for Thermoelectric Power Generator, 1st International Conference on Electrical, Control and Computer Engineering 2011 (INECCE 2011), Kuantan, Pahang, 21-22nd July 2011.
  17. M.A.  Ahmad,  O.S.  Bello  (2011).  Adsorption  of  dyes  from  aqueous  solution  using  chemically activated Mango peels, 2nd International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology (ICEST 2011), Singapore, 26-28th Feb. 2011, 103-106.
  18. M.A. Ahmad, T.C.Y. Evelyn, O.S. Bello (2011), Adsorption of Remazol Brilliant Blue R dye on activated carbon produced from corn cob: Equilibrium and kinetic study, International Conference on Agricultural Engineering, Cholburi, Thailand, 31st March-1st April 2011.
  19. M.A. Ahmad, O.S. Bello (2011), Removal of Remazol Brilliant Blue Reactive dye from aqueous solution using oil palm fruit fibre: Kinetic, equilibrium and thermodynamic studies, International Conference on Agricultural Engineering, Cholburi, Thailand, 31st March-1st April 2011.
  20. M.A. Ahmad, Y.P. Lim, O.S. Bello (2011). Adsorption of Remazol Brilliant Blue R reactive dyes by cocoa pod husk based activated carbon, 4th USM-JIRCAS Joint International Symposium, Penang, 18-20th Jan. 2011.
  21. M.A. Ahmad, O.S. Bello, O.A. Olusegun (2011). Performance, kinetic, equilibrium and thermodynamic studies of adsorption of eosin dye using fly ash as adsorbent, 4th USM-JIRCAS Joint International Symposium, Penang, 18th-20th Jan. 2011.
  22. R. Alrozi, M.A. Ahmad (2010). Equilibrium and kinetics of Remazol Brilliant Blue R adsorption on activated carbon prepared from rambutan peel by physiochemical activation, 3rd International Conference on Science and Technology (ICSTIE 2010), 16-17th Dec. 2010, Penang.
  23. R. Alrozi, M.A. Ahmad (2010). Equilibrium and kinetics of malachite green dye adsorption on activated carbon prepared from mangosteen peel by physiochemical activation, 3rd International Conference on Science and Technology (ICSTIE 2010), 16-17th Dec. 2010, Penang.
  24. W.M.H.F.W. Harun, N.K.A. Rashid, A.L. Ahmad, M.A. Ahmad (2010). Carbon molecular sieve membrane synthesis from polyfurfuryl alcohol: effect of carbonization temperature on CO2/CH4 selectivity, 8th International Conference of Membrane Science and Technology (MST 2010), Bandung, Indonesia, 30th Nov.-1st Dec. 2010, 40-45.
  25. W.M.H.F.W. Harun, N.K.A. Rashid, A.L. Ahmad, M.A. Ahmad (2010), Application of response surface methodology for optimization of carbon molecular sieve membrane synthesis from polyfurfuryl alcohol for O2/N2 selectivity, 8th International Conference of Membrane Science and Technology (MST 2010), Bandung, Indonesia, 30th Nov.-1st Dec. 2010, 46-55.
  26. N.K.A. Rashid, M.A. Ahmad (2010). Optimization of CO2/CH4 ideal selectivity by carbon molecular sieve membranes derived from polyetherimide using response surface methodology, 8th International Conference of Membrane Science and Technology (MST 2010), Bandung, Indonesia, 30th Nov.-1st Dec. 2010, 127-135.
  27. N.K.A. Rashid, M.A. Ahmad (2010), Effects of polyetherimide pyrolysis temperature on carbon molecular sieve membranes properties, 8th  International Conference of Membrane Science and Technology (MST 2010), Bandung, Indonesia, 30th Nov.-1st Dec. 2010, 85-89.
  28. W.M.H.F.W. Harun, N.K.A. Rashid, B.H. Hameed, M.A. Ahmad (2010), Carbon molecular sieve membrane synthesis from  polyfurfuryl alcohol: effect of carbonization temperature on  CO2/N2 selectivity, International Conference on Environment (ICENV 2010), 13-15th Dec. 2010, Penang.
  29. N.K.A. Rashid, W.M.H.F.W. Harun, B.H. Hameed, M.A. Ahmad (2010), Optimization of carbon molecular sieve membranes derived from polyetherimide for H2/N2 selectivity using response surface methodology, International Conference on Environment (ICENV 2010), 13-15th Dec. 2010, Penang.
  30. M.A. Ahmad, N.K.E.M. Yahaya, I. Abustan (2010). Activated carbon prepared from rice husk by CO2 activation for Zn (II) removal: Optimization by response surface methodology, International Conference on Environment (ICENV 2010), Penang, 13-15th Dec. 2010.
  31. M.A. Kamaruddin, M.S. Yusoff, M.A. Ahmad (2010). COD removal from landfill leachate using durian peel activated carbon – Application of response surface methodology, International Conference on Environment (ICENV 2010), Penang, 13-15th Dec. 2010.
  32. T.S. Tan, M.A. Ahmad (2010). Equilibrium and kinetic studies of Remazol Black B dye sorption by cocoa pod husk waste, 2nd International Conference & Exhibition on Waste to Wealth (W2W 2010), Kuala Lumpur, 26-29th July 2010, F004,
  33. T.S. Tan, M.A. Ahmad (2010). Utilization of cocoa pod husk waste as potential adsorbents for Remazol Brilliant Violet 5R dye removal, 2nd International Conference & Exhibition on Waste to Wealth (W2W 2010), Kuala Lumpur, 26-29th July 2010, F014.
  34. M.F.A. Rahman, W.M.H.F.W. Harun, M.A. Ahmad (2010). Influence of pyrolysis conditions on the CO2/CH4 and O2/N2 permselectivity of supported carbon molecular sieve  membranes, 6th International Conference on Combustion, Incineration / Pyrolysis and Emission Control (ICIPEC 2010), Kuala Lumpur, 26-29th July 2010, C031.
  35. N. Aman, N.K.A. Rashid, M.A. Ahmad (2010). Synthesis of supported carbon molecular sieve membranes by pyrolysis of phenolic resin, 6th International Conference on Combustion, Incineration / Pyrolysis and Emission Control (ICIPEC 2010), Kuala Lumpur, 26-29th July 2010, C032.
  36. M.A. Kamaruddin, M.S. Yusoff, M.A. Ahmad (2010). Removal of COD and color using durian peel activated carbon – batch adsorption and isotherm study, 3rd Regional Conference Interdisciplinary on Natural Resources and Materials Engineering (RCNRM 2010), Langkawi, 25-26th Oct. 2010.
  37. M.F.P.M. Latiff, N.K.E.M. Yahaya, I. Abustan, M.A. Ahmad (2009). Usefulness of rice husk for waste water treatment, 5th National Conference Civil Engineeing (AWAM’09), Kuala Lumpur, 27- 29th Oct. 2009.
  38. M.A. Ahmad (2009). Utilization of cocoa pod husk waste for production of high porous adsorbent activated carbons and carbon molecular sieves, 1st Regional Conference on Waste Management (RCWM 2009), Kuala Lumpur, 3-4th March 2009, 8-12.
  39. N.K.E.M. Yahaya, I. Abustan, M.A. Ahmad, M.F.A Latiff (2009). Development of rice husk based activated carbon for improving urban dry weather flow quality at Sungai Pinang river basin, 1st Regional Conference on Waste Management (RCWM 2009), Kuala Lumpur, 3-4th March 2009, 61- 64.
  40. M.A. Ahmad, M. Yusoff, W.M.H.F.W. Harun, H. Pauzi (2009). Usefulness of raw sugarcane bagasse for wastewater treatment, 1st Regional Conference on Waste Management (RCWM 2009), Kuala Lumpur, 3-4th March 2009, 65-67.
  41. N.H.M. Sabiani, H.A. Aziz, M.H. Isa, M.A. Ahmad (2009). Thermophilic composting of yard waste using aerated static pile method, 1st Regional Conference on Waste Management (RCWM 2009), Kuala Lumpur, 3-4th March 2009, 209-215.
  42. M.A. Ahmad, B.H. Hameed, M. Yusoff, N.K. Daud, R. Zakaria (2009). Rubber wood waste as potential adsorbent for wastewater treatment, 1st Regional Conference on Waste Management (RCWM 2009), 3-4th March 2009, Kuala Lumpur, 220-223.
  43. M.A. Ahmad, W.M.H.F.W. Harun, H.H. Hamidi, A.L. Ahmad (2009). Production of carbon molecular sieves membranes from phenolic resin for gas permeate study, 4th International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials, Minerals and Environment (RAMM 2009), Penang, 1-3rd June 2009, PEV1.
  44. M.A. Ahmad, W.J. Leong, W.M.H.F.W. Harun (2009). Synthesis of carbon molecular sieves (CMSs) from bituminous coal based activated carbon through carbon vapour deposition technique, 4th International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials, Minerals and Environment (RAMM 2009), Penang, 1-3rd June 2009, PMT19.
  45. M.A. Ahmad, W.N.H.F.W. Zainal (2009). Response surface methodology approach for optimization of activated carbons synthesis from cocoa pod husk, Malaysian International Cocoa Conference (MICC 2009), Kuala Lumpur, 11-12th May 2009.
  46. M.A. Ahmad, W.N.H.F.W. Zainal (2009). Adsorption of malachite green onto cocoa pod husk-based activated carbon: Kinetics and equilibrium studies, Malaysian International Cocoa Conference (MICC 2009), Kuala Lumpur, 11-12th May 2009.
  47. M.A. Ahmad, W.M.H.W. Harun, N.K.E.M. Yahaya, I. Abustan (2008). Production of sugarcane bagasse based activated carbon  for reducing water pollution, International Conference on Environment (ICENV 2008), Penang, 15-17th Dec. 2008, PI-4.
  48. M.A. Ahmad, W.N.H.W. Zainal, N.K.E.M. Yahaya, A. Fisal (2008). Synthesis of activated carbons from cocoa pod husk impregnated with sodium carbonate, International Conference on Environment (ICENV 2008), Penang, 15-17th Dec. 2008, PI-5.
  49. M.A. Ahmad, M.F.P.M. Latiff, N.K.E.M. Yahaya, I. Abustan (2008). Development of rice husk based activated carbon for improving sullage water quality at Sungai Pinang river basin, International Conference on Environment (ICENV 2008), Penang, 15-17th Dec. 2008, PI-6.
  50. M.A. Ahmad, M. Yusoff, N.K.E.M. Yahaya, I. Abustan (2008). Preparation of rubber wood based activated carbon via chemical activation for manganese and cod removal, International Conference on Environment (ICENV 2008), Penang, 15-17th Dec. 2008, PI-7.
  51. M.K. Aroua, W.M.A.W. Daud, M.A. Ahmad, C.Y. Yin, D. Adinata (2007). Tailoring surface properties of palm shell activated carbon toward the selective adsorption of carbon dioxide, World Engineering Congress, Penang, 5-9th Aug. 2007, 282-286.
  52. M.A. Ahmad, W.M.A.W. Daud, M.K. Aroua (2006). Synthesis of carbon molecular sieves (CMS) from palm shell through carbonization, activation and carbon deposition technique, 4th National Technical Postgraduate (TECHPOS 06), Petaling Jaya, 16-17th May 2006, Selangor, 21-26.
  53. M.A. Ahmad, W.M.A.W. Daud, M.K. Aroua (2006). The effect of benzene deposition temperatures on the molecular sieving properties of palm shell based activated carbon, 4th National Technical Postgraduate (TECHPOS 06), Petaling Jaya, Selangor, 16-17th May 2006, 27-31.
  54. M.A. Ahmad, W.M.A.W. Daud, M.K. Aroua (2006). Carbon molecular sieves (CMS) prepared from palm shell based activated carbon at different deposition times for gas separation, 4th National Technical Postgraduate (TECHPOS 06), Petaling Jaya, Selangor, 16-17th  May 2006, 32-36.
  55. M.A. Ahmad, W.M.A.W. Daud, M.K. Aroua (2006). Molecular sieves from palm shell by benzene deposition at different concentration, 4th National Technical Postgraduate (TECHPOS 06), 16-17th May 2006, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, 37-41.
  56. M.A. Ahmad, D. Adinata, W.M.A.W. Daud, M.K. Aroua (2006). Influence of deposition temperature on pore development of carbon molecular sieves from palm shell based activated carbon for hydrocarbon adsorption, 11th Asian Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering (APPCChe06), Kuala Lumpur, 27-30th Aug. 2006.
  57. M.A. Ahmad, D. Adinata, W.M.A.W. Daud, M.K. Aroua (2005). Preparation of carbon molecular sieves from palm shell by controlled carbon deposition, International Conference on Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering (ICCBPE 2005), Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 15-17th Dec. 2005, 863-868.
  58. M.A. Ahmad, W.M.A.W. Daud, M.K. Aroua (2005). Production of carbon molecular sieves from palm shell and carbon deposition technique, The Association for Engineering Education in Southeast and East Asia and the Pacific International Conference (AEESEAP 2005), Kuala Lumpur, 7-8th June 2005, PTS2-2-5.
  59. M.A. Ahmad, J.A. Aziz (2004). Production of smokeless fuel from lignite balingian coal, 3rd National Technical Postgraduate 2004 (TECHPOS 04), 15-16th Dec. 2004, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, 24-28.
  60. Aziz, J.A., M.A. Ahmad, Y.N. Heng (2003). Process optimization for pyrolysis temperature of low rank coal in a new pilot plant, Environment Proceeding 2003, Penang, 18-19th Feb. 2003, 398-403.
  61. M.A. Ahmad, J.A. Aziz, R. Zakaria, A.R. Mohamed (2002). Carbonization of low rank coal, 6th Asia- Pasific International Symposium on Combustion and Energy Utilization (APISCEU 2002), Kuala Lumpur, 20-22nd May 2002, 367-373.
  62. M.A. Ahmad, C.H. Phang, J.A. Aziz, A.R. Mohamed (2002). Simulation of the temperature distribution in the carbonization process of JMK pilot kiln, 6th Asia-Pasific International Symposium on Combustion and Energy Utilization (APISCEU 2002), Kuala Lumpur, 20-22nd May 2002, 197- 202.
  63. M.A. Ahmad, J.A. Aziz, AR. Mohamed (2002). Studies on an improved pilot plant for carbonization of mangrove wood, 6th Asia-Pasific International Symposium on Combustion and Energy Utilization (APISCEU 2002), Kuala Lumpur, 20-22nd May 2002, 303-307.

 

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