Educations

Doctor of Philosophy (Fuel Cell Engineering) National University of Malaysia (UKM) (November 2018)

Master of Science (Chemical Engineering), Science University of Malaysia (USM) (2013)

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), Chemical Engineering, Science University of Malaysia (USM) (2010)

 

Research Experiences

Research Fellow (2019-present)

Postdoctoral Researcher, National University of Malaysia (UKM). Prof Ir Dr Siti Kartom Kamarudin (2018-2019)

Doctor of Philosophy (Fuel Cell Engineering), National University of Malaysia (UKM). Prof Ir Dr Siti Kartom Kamarudin, Prof Madya Dr Shahbudin Masdar, Prof Madya Dr Loh Kee Shyuan, Dr Darman Nordin, Dr Sahriah Basri. Project: Development of polymer electrolyte composite sodium alginate/sulfonated graphene oxide based (SA/SGO) bio-membrane for direct methanol fuel cell application.

Master of Science (Chemical Engineering), Science University of Malaysia (USM). Prof Dr Abdul Rahman Mohamed, Dr Tan Soon Huat. Project: Synthesis and characterization of Ce, Fe-Doped-CNT/TiO2 Photocatalyst for phenol degradation

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), Chemical Engineering, Science University of Malaysia (USM). Dr Norashid Aziz Project: Online implementation of IMC based PID controller in batch esterification reactor   Professional Qualifications, Awards and Scholarships 2018 Member of Board of Engineer Malaysia (BEM), No.: GE166149A (Chemical) 2018 Graduated on Times (GOT) award, in UKM 46th Convocation 2018 form Fuel Cell Institute, UKM. 2016-2018 MyBrain15 Scholarship, from Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia.   Students Maryam Taufiq Musa. M. Sc Fuel Cell Engineering. Main Supervisor. (2020-2022) Wong Pui Shan. Final Year Project in Chemical Engineering. Co-Supervisor. (2019-present)   Languages English (Good), Malay (Fluent)

My journey as a researcher began in 2012 when I was a master candidate in chemical engineering. My research then focused on the efficient catalyst to remove the phenol element in wastewater. Next, I began to improve my quality as a researcher while studying as a Ph.D. candidate at UKM. I became interested in the fuel cell and renewable energy system. My research then was to develop a biomaterial-based film membrane, alginate polymer, and combine it with advanced graphene oxide material. These membrane novels have performed exceptionally well and are proud of them as they are comparable to synthetic material-based membranes. However, these membrane properties require further improvement, especially in terms of mechanical properties because alginate is naturally hydrophilic. So far I have been looking for an enhancement method that can increase the biopolymer membrane potential. It is a very exciting research journey as it covers various disciplines including biomaterial, advanced material, fuel cell technology, polymeric material, and renewable energy system. And it certainly is an element focused on the sustainable development goal (SDG). For future research, I will continue to expose the potentials of bio-based material such as cellulose, carrageenan, chitosan etc, waste material such plastic bottle, waste paper, agro waste etc to convert to a regenerative new composite material that is safe, sustainable, biodegradable and excellent performance. Please come to join me!

 

Research Grants 

1. New hybrid polymer membrane sulfonated sodium alginate based with ternary conductive filler system (MMT/AGO/CNT) for direct methanol fuel cell. Geran Galakan Penyelidik Muda (UKM) GGPM–2019–002, RM 35,000.00, 2019–2021, as a project leader. 

2. Geran ganjaran Penerbitan (UKM) GP–2019–K022785, RM 19,000.00, 2019–2021, as a project leader. 

3. Synthesis and Electro-chemical Testing of Bio-Platinum from Plant Extract for Application in Fuel Cell System. Dana Impak Perdana (UKM) DIP–2019–021, RM 100,000.00, 2019–2021, as a project member. 

4. New hybrid organic polymer sulfonated sodium alginate/montmorillonite @ sulfonated graphene oxide (SA/MMT@SGO) composite for direct methanol fuel cell. Modal Insan (UKM) MI-2018-006, RM 100,000.00, 2018–2019, as a project member (Grant writer).

 

Still waiting for Citra Course Confirmation

Publications 

First author and Corresponding Author

2020

1. Shaari, S.K. Kamarudin 2020. Sodium alginate/alumina composite biomembrane preparation and performance in DMFC application. Polymer Testing. 43 (14), 8057-8069. (Q1 IF: 2.943).

 2019 

2. Shaari, S.K. Kamarudin 2019. Recent advances in additive-enhanced polymer electrolyte membrane properties in fuel cell applications: an overview. International Journal of Energy Research. (Q1 IF: 3.343). 

3. Shaari & S.K. Kamarudin 2019. Current status, Opportunities and Challenges in Fuel Cell Catalytic Application of Carbonaceous Aerogels. International Journal of Energy Research. (In Press Q1 IF: 3.343). 

4. Shaari, Z. Zakaria & S.K. Kamarudin 2019. Enhanced alkaline stability and performance of alkali doped quaternized poly (vinyl alcohol) membranes for passive direct ethanol fuel cell. International Journal of Energy Research. 43 (10), 5252-5265 (Q1 IF: 3.343). 

5. Shaari, Z. Zakaria & S.K. Kamarudin 2019. Potential of sodium alginate/titanium oxide biomembrane nanocomposite in DMFC application. International Journal of Energy Research. 43 (14), 8057-8069. (Q1 IF: 3.343). 

6. Shaari, Z. Zakaria & S.K. Kamarudin 2019. The optimization performance of cross‐linked sodium alginate polymer electrolyte bio‐membranes in passive direct methanol/ethanol fuel cells. International Journal of Energy Research. 43 (14), 8275-8285 (Q1 IF: 3.343). 

2018 

7. Shaari, S.K. Kamarudin, S.Basri, L.K. Shyuan, M.S.Masdar & D.Nordin Enhancement of Proton Conductivity and Methanol Permeability Reduction via Sodium Alginate Electrolyte Bio-membrane-Sulfonated Graphene Oxide. Nanoscale Research Letter. 2018. 13:82 (Q1 IF: 3.159)
8. Shaari, S.K. Kamarudin, S.Basri, L.K. Shyuan, M.S.Masdar & D.Nordin Enhanced mechanical flexibility and performance of sodium alginate polymer electrolyte bio-membrane for application in direct methanol fuel cell. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 2018. APP.46666 (Q2 IF: 2.188)
9. Shaari, S.K. Kamarudin & S. Basri 2018. Molecular dynamics simulations of sodium alginate/sulfonated graphene oxide membranes properties. Heliyon. 4: 9 e00808 (Scopus)
10. Shaari, S.K. Kamarudin & S.Basri. 2018. Performance of crosslinked Sodium Alginate/Sulfonated Graphene Oxide as polymer electrolyte membrane in DMFC application: RSM optimization approach. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. (Q1 IF: 4.084)
11. Shaari, Z. Zakaria & S.K. Kamarudin 2018. Preliminary Study of Alkaline Direct Ethanol Fuel Cell by using Crosslinked Quarternized Poly Vinyl Alcohol / Graphene Oxide. Jurnal Kejuruteraan. (ESCI). 

2017

12. Shaari & S.K. Kamarudin. 2017. Graphene in electrocatalyst and proton conductiong membrane in fuel cell applications: An overview. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 69: 862-870. (Q1 IF: 10.556)

2015

13. Shaari & S.K. Kamarudin. 2015. Chitosan and alginate types of bio-membrane in fuel cell application: An overview. Journal of Power Sources 289: 71-80. (Q1 IF: 7.467)
14. Shaari & S.K. Kamarudin. 2015. Characterization studies of sodium alginate/sulfonated Graphene oxide-based polymer electrolyte membrane for direct methanol fuel cell. Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences 21(2017):113-118. (Q4 IF: 0.035)

2012

15. Shaari, S.H. Tan & A.R. Mohamed 2012. Synthesis and characterization of CNT/Ce-TiO₂ nanocomposite for phenol degradation. Journal of Rare Earth. 30: 651. (Q2 IF: 2.846)

Co-author

2020

16. Raihana BahruNorazuwana Shaari Mohd Ambri Mohamed Allotrope carbon materials in thermal interface materials and fuel cell applications: A review. International Journal of Energy Research. Just accepted (Q1 IF: 3.343) 

17. Zakaria*, S.H.A. Hassan. Y.B. Kar, N. Shaari, A.Z. Yahaya. 2020. A review on recent status and challenges of yttria-stabilized zirconia modification to lowering the temperature of solid oxide fuel cells operation. International Journal of Energy Research, 44(2): 631–650. (IF 3.343, Q1) 

Conference presentation 

1. Norazuwana Shaari, Siti Kartom Kamarudin, Loh Kee Shyuan, Abu Bakar Mohamad, Shahbudin Masdar, Darman Nordin. Optimization of SA/SGO membrane using RSM. International Conference on fuel cell & hydrogen technology (ICFCHT 2017). Putrajaya.
2. Norazuwana Shaari, Siti Kartom Kamarudin, Loh Kee Shyuan, Abu Bakar Mohamad, Shahbudin Masdar, Darman Nordin. Synthesis and characterization of SA/SGO membrane for DMFC application. Symposium of Chemical Engineering (SOMCHE 2015). IOI, Putrajaya.
3. A. Zulkeflee, N. Shaariand N. Aziz 2010. Online implementation of IMC based PID controller in Batch esterification reactor. International Symposium on Design, Operation and Control of Chemical Processes.