Educations

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Newcastle University Jun 2019

M.S. in Chemical and Process Engineering, National University of Malaysia Sept 2011

B.S. in Biochemical Engineering, National University of Malaysia Aug 2008

 

Research Experiences

Research Fellow (2011-Present) Fuel Cell Institute, National University of Malaysia.

PhD Research Student (2014-2019) School of Engineering, Newcastle University. Advisors: Prof. Keith Scott & Dr. Eileen Yu “Microbial electrolysis cells with both anode and cathode catalysed by microorganisms”.

MSc Research Student (2008-2011) National University of Malaysia. Advisor: Prof. Dato’ Ir. Dr. Wan Ramli Wan Daud “Optimization of Electricity Generation from Microbial Fuel Cells (MFC) based on Mixed and Single Cultures”.

Undergraduate Research (2007-2008) National University of Malaysia. Advisor: Prof. Dr. Jamaliah Md. Jahim “Itaconic Acid Extraction by using Liquid Solvent Extraction Method”.

 

Awards

2017 Postgraduate Conference (CEAM, Newcastle University) Poster Presentation 3rd place

2009 Malaysian Toray Science Foundation (MTSF) Research Grant Award

2009 Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) Gold medal

2009 Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) Bronze medal

 

Professional Activities and Services

Coordinator for the research activities between the students of Fuel Cell Institute and Visiting Professor Kim Byung Hong (KIST, Korea) and Ghasem D. Najarpour (University of Mazandaran, Iran) 2012.

Chairman of the committee for the Fuel Cell Institute Publishing Workshop 2012.

Member of the publishing committee for the 3rd International Conference on Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Technology 2011.

Coordinator to UKM’s Chem-E-Car team 2010

 

Past Students

Nurhaziyah Binti Ibrahim, M.Sc., Chemical Engineering, Co-supervisor. Graduated 2014

Liew Kien Ben, Ph.D. student, Fuel Cell Technology, Graduate Committee Member. Graduated 2016

 

Languages

English (Good), Malay (proficient), Mandarin (proficient).

Over the past 8 years of my research and studies, I have gained extensive experiences with a strong technical base. This has been achieved through a balanced combination of individuals and collaborative group of interests. The focus of my research is in applying bioelectrochemical engineering science to problem in the area of microbial electrochemistry and technologies. While the emphasis is very much on applied research, often a fundamental understanding of the nature of the problem is necessary.

Most of my research involves working with Bioelectrochemical system (BES) especially microbial fuel cells and microbial electrolysis cells. BES is an alternative technology used to generate renewable energy from wastes. Even though it sounds promising, the system still suffers from low and unstable power output due to its biological behaviour. Bioelectrodes can be enriched with specified type of microorganisms to perform certain redox reactions while generating particular products. To ensure the stability of the bioelectrodes and outputs, optimised operating condition is required. Different operating strategies are being explored to minimise any control parameter meant to optimise the condition. Besides, I also explore the possiblity of using the combined BES to upgrade the water quality of specific wastewater by focusing on eradicating the organic matters and heavy metals before the effluent is discharging to the environment.

Postgraduate Teaching

RARA6014 Research Methodology

RARE 6253 Circular Economy

2023

1. Construction Of Microbial Electrodialysis Cells Equipped With Internal Proton Migration Pathways: Enhancement Of Wastewater Treatment, Desalination, And Hydrogen Production. Mohd Nur Ikhmal Salehmin, Muhammad Farhan Hil Me, Wan Ramli Wan Daud, Nazlina Haiza Mohd Yasin, Mimi Hani Abu Bakar, Abu Bakar Sulong, Swee Su Lim.  Science Of The Total Environment. 2023. 855: 158527.

2022

2021

2020

1. Impact of applied cell voltage on the performance of a microbial electrolysis cell fully catalysed by microorganisms

SS Lim, JM Fontmorin, P Izadi, WRW Daud, K Scott, EH Yu. In: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 45 (4), 2557-2568

2018

1. Comparison of performance and ionic concentration gradient of two-chamber microbial fuel cell using ceramic membrane (CM) and cation exchange membrane (CEM) as separators

Daud, S. M., Wan Daud, W. R., Kim, B. H., Somalu, M. R., Abu Bakar, M. H., Muchtar, A., Md Jahim, J., Lim, S. S. & Chang, I. S., 1 Jan 2018, In : Electrochimica Acta. 259, p. 365-376 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

2. Effects of applied potential and reactants to hydrogen-producing biocathode in a microbial electrolysis cell

Lim, S. S., Kim, B. H., Da Li, L., Feng, Y., Wan Daud, W. R., Scott, K. & Yu, E. H., 1 Aug 2018, In : Frontiers in Chemistry. 6, AUG, 318.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

2017

3. Bioanode as a limiting factor to biocathode performance in microbial electrolysis cells

Lim, S. S., Yu, E. H., Wan Daud, W. R., Kim, B. H. & Scott, K., 1 Aug 2017, In : Bioresource Technology. 238, p. 313-324 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

2015

4. Biocathode in microbial electrolysis cell; Present status and future prospects

Jafary, T., Wan Daud, W. R., Ghasemi, M., Kim, B. H., Md Jahim, J., Ismail, M. & Lim, S. S., 2015, In : Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 47, p. 23-33 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

5. Manganese oxide/functionalised carbon nanotubes nanocomposite as catalyst for oxygen reduction reaction in microbial fuel cell

Liew, K. B., Wan Daud, W. R., Ghasemi, M., Loh, K. S., Ismail, M., Lim, S. S. & Leong, J. X., 21 Sep 2015, In : International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 40, 35, p. 11625-11632 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

6. The biocathode of microbial electrochemical systems and microbially-influenced corrosion

Kim, B. H., Lim, S. S., Wan Daud, W. R., Gadd, G. M. & Chang, I. S., 1 Aug 2015, In : Bioresource Technology. 190, p. 395-401 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

2014

7. Manganese oxide/functionalised carbon nanotubes nanocomposite as catalyst for oxygen reduction reaction in microbial fuel cell

Liew, K. B., Wan Daud, W. R., Ghasemi, M. & Lim, S. S., 2014, 20th World Hydrogen Energy Conference, WHEC 2014. Committee of WHEC2014, Vol. 2. p. 1105-1110 6 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

8. Non-Pt catalyst as oxygen reduction reaction in microbial fuel cells: A review

Ben Liew, K., Wan Daud, W. R., Ghasemi, M., Leong, J. X., Lim, S. S. & Ismail, M., 26 Mar 2014, In : International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 39, 10, p. 4870-4883 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

2013

9. Enhancement of batch biohydrogen production from prehydrolysate of acid treated oil palm empty fruit bunch

Chong, P. S., Md Jahim, J., Harun, S., Lim, S. S., Abd. Mutalib, S., Hassan, O. & Nor, M. T. M., 26 Jul 2013, In : International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 38, 22, p. 9592-9599 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

10. Initial study of thermophilic hydrogen production from raw palm oil mill effluent (POME) using mixed microflora

Ibrahim, N., Md Jahim, J. & Lim, S. S., 1 Jan 2013, Developments in Sustainable Chemical and Bioprocess Technology. Springer US, p. 43-49 7 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

2012

11. Microbial community analysis of mixed anaerobic microflora in suspended sludge of ASBR producing hydrogen from palm oil mill effluent

Badiei, M., Md Jahim, J., Anuar, N., Sheikh Abdullah, S. R., Lim, S. S. & Kamaruzzaman, M. A., Feb 2012, In : International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 37, 4, p. 3169-3176 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

12. Pembangunan Sel Fuel Mikrob untuk Rawatan Air Sisa Kilang Sawit

Translated title of the contribution: Development of Microbial Fuel Cell for Palm Oil Mill Effluent TreatmentLim, S. S., Md Jahim, J., Shari, S. N., Ismail, M. & Wan Daud, W. R., Oct 2012, In : Sains Malaysiana. 41, 10, p. 1253-1261 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

13. Sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone)/poly(ether sulfone) composite membranes as an alternative proton exchange membrane in microbial fuel cells

Lim, S. S., Wan Daud, W. R., Md Jahim, J., Ghasemi, M., Chong, P. S. & Ismail, M., Aug 2012, In : International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 37, 15, p. 11409-11424 16 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

14. SPEEK/PES composite membranes as an alternative for proton exchange membrane in microbial fuel cell (MFC)

Wan Daud, W. R., Ghasemi, M., Chong, P. S., Md Jahim, J., Lim, S. S. & Ismail, M., 2011, 2011 IEEE 1st Conference on Clean Energy and Technology, CET 2011. p. 400-403 4 p. 6041505

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

15. Optimization of electricity generation and palm oil mill effluent (POME) treatment from microbial fuel cell

Lim, S. S., Md Jahim, J., Wan Daud, W. R., Ismail, M., Anuar, N., Kamarudin, S. K. & Shari, S. N., 2010, In : Journal of Applied Sciences. 10, 24, p. 3355-3360 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article