Department of Chemical Sciences

 FACULTY OF SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY

Oleochemical Technology (OLEO)

Vision

Consistently at the forefront in developing downstream oil and fat products.

Mission

Conduct sustainable research in line with industry needs and the field of oleochemistry

Research Niches

  1. Fats and oils modification
  2. Biolubricant synthesis
  3. Bioenergy (Advanced Biofuels)
  4. Active substance delivery systems (Drug delivery)
  5. Microemulsion and nanoemulsion
  6. Cosmetics and personal care
  7. Colloids
  8. Enzymatic reactions

Research Members

  • Associate Professor Ts. ChM. Dr. Darfizzi Bin Derawi (Lead)
  • Professor Dr. Mohamad Azwani Shah Bin Mat Lazim
  • Dr. Suria Binti Ramli
  • Dr. Nurul Asikin Bt Mijan
  • Mohd Firdaus Bin Mohd Yusoff