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Polymer Engineering Department Faculty of Chemical and Natural Resources Engineering UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA

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PERSONAL DETAILS Name NRIC Number Date of Birth Marital Status Spoken language Written language Date of joining UTM Date of becoming lecturer (DS 45) Confirmation date Postal Address : : : : : : : : : : Aznizam Abu Bakar 671002-04-5219 (A 0811420) 2 October, 1967 Married Malay, English Malay, English 1 September, 1992 3 May, 1995 3 May, 1998 Department of Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Natural Resources Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Skudai, Johor, Malaysia aznizam@fkkksa.utm.my N0. 82, Jalan PI 4/8, Taman Pulai Indah, Kangkar Pulai, 81110 Johor Bahru, Malaysia 07-5535493 (Off), 012-7719367 (H/p) (0116) 07-5581463

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Doctor of Philosophy in Polymer Engineering Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,Skudai Johor Thesis: Mechanical, Thermal and Procesisng Properties of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Filled Impact Modified Unplasticised Poly(vinyl chloride) Composites . 1995: Master of Science in Polymer Science and Technology University of Manchester, United Kingdom. Thesis: Resin Transfer Moulded Composites Made Form Textile Preforms 1991: Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, 2nd Class Upper Division Univesiti Teknologi Malaysia, Jalan Semarak, Kuala Lumpur. Thesis: Sea Water Desalination Using Reverse Osmosis Membrane. 1992: Diploma in Chemical Engineering, 2nd Class Univesiti Teknologi Malaysia, Jalan Semarak, Kuala Lumpur. 1984: Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia, Grade One. Sekolam Menengah Ghafar Baba, Masjid Tanah, Melaka. 1982: Sijil Rendah Pelajaran, Grade A Sekolah Menengah Rahmat, Kuala Sg. Baru, Melaka.

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AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION 1. 2. Natural Fiber-Polymer Composites. PVC Blends

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ADMINISTRATIVE POST/MEMBER OF COMMITTEE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Head of Material Engineering Laboratory, Polymer Engineering Department, 1 Dec. 2005- 30 Nov. 2007 Head of Polymer Engineering Panel, Polymer Engineering Department, 15 Aug. 199820 Nov. 2000. Head of Latex Laboratory, Polymer Engineering Department, 1 Jan 1995- 31Dec. 1996 Secretary, Journal of Chemical and Natural Resources Engineering, 1 Julai 2005-30 Jun 2007. Committee Member of 1st International Conference on Natural Resources Engineering and Technology 2006, 28 Nov. 2005-26 July 2006. Committee Member of Jawatankuasa Kebajikan Rekreasi Staf (JAKRIS), FKKKSA, 5 May 2005-4 May 2007. Committee Member of Malaysian Board of Engineers Accreditation Taskforce (Polymer Engineering Department), 8 Aug. 2005. Chairman of National Symposium Polymeric Materials 2002, 30-31Dec. 2002 Committee Member of Unit Bimbingan dan Rundingan Pelajar (UBRP) FKKKSA, 24 Feb 2001-25 Feb 2003. Committee Member of Pakar Bidang FKKKSA, Jan 1998. Committee Member of International Conference on Science and Technology Education, Dec. 1997 Committee Member of Curriculum and Syllabus, FKKKSA, 1 Dec. 1996-2 Dec 1998 Committee Member of Bengkel Pengajaran and Pembelajaran FKKKSA, 2 Jan 1996-2 Dec. 1998 Committee Member of World Wide Web System, FKKKSA, 16 Dec. 1995-17 Dec 1997. Committee Member of Seminar and Exhibition, FKKKSA, 1 Jun 1995-3 Jun 1997. Committee Member of Research Seminar,FKKKSA, Aug 1995- Sept.1995

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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS 1. 2. Sijil Anugerah Khidmat Cemerlang, UTM, 1999. Sijil Anugerah Kertas Kerja Dalam Jurnal Kebangsaan (Penghargaan 2), 2004

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PUBLICATIONS: Journal, Proceedings & Presentation: International Journals 1. A. Abu Bakar, A.Hassan, A.F.Mohd Yusof. Effect of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch and Acrylic Impact Modifier on Mechanical Properties and Processibility of Unplasticized Poly(vinyl chloride) Composites, Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering Journal.44,2005,1125-1137. A. Abu Bakar, A.Hassan, A.F.Mohd Yusof. Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch-Filled Unplasticized Poly (vinyl chloride) Composites, Polymers-Polymer Composites Journal, 13(6), 2005, 607-617 A. Abu Bakar, A.Hassan, A.F. Mohd Yusof. Effect of Accelerated Weathering on Mechanical Properties of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch-Filled Unplasticized Poly (vinyl chloride) Composites, Iranian Polymer Journal. 14(7), 2005, 627-635.

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A. Abu Bakar, A.Hassan, A.F. Mohd Yusof. The Effect of Oil Extraction of the Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch on the Processability, Impact and Flexural Properties of PVCU Composites. International Journal of Polymeric Materials. 55, 2006, 627-641

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International Proceedings/Presentations 1. 2. A. Abu Bakar, A.Hassan, A.F.Mohd Yusof (2002), Filled Impact Modified PVC-U Composites, 1st Malaysia-Japan Plastics Conference, Pulau Pinang Malaysia. A. Abu Bakar, A.Hassan, A.F.Mohd Yusof (2004), Mechanical Properties and ProcessabilIty of Empty Fruit Bunch Filled Unplasticized Poly (vinyl chloride) Composites, 3rd USM-Japan International Research Center For Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) Joint International Symposium, Pulau Pinang Malaysia.

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National Journals 1. 2. 3. 4. A. Abu Bakar, A.Hassan, A.F.Mohd Yusof. Impact Properties of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Filled Impact Modified Unplasticised Poly (vinyl chloride) Composites, Jurnal Teknologi (A), (Edisi Khas), 39, December 2003, 73-82. A.Abu Bakar, A.Hassan, A.F. Mohd Yusof. Thermal Degradation of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch-Filled PVC-U Composites: Effect of EFB Filler Content and Acrylic Impact Modifier. Jurnal Institute of Malaysia, 5(2), July 2004, 3-19. A.Abu Bakar, N. N.Mohamed Rosli, Effect of Nano-Precipitated Calcium Carbonate on Mechanical Properties of PVC-U and PVC-U/Acrylic Blend, Jurnal Teknologi (F), Accepted for Publication (JTF 2006/07). A.Abu Bakar, A.Hassan, A.F. Mohd Yusof. Effect of OPEFB on Mechanical Properties and Processibility of CPE Impact Modified PVC-U Composites. Journal Industrial Technology (SIRIM). Accepted for Publication.

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National Proceedings and Presentations 1. A. Abu Bakar, A.Hassan, A.F.Mohd Yusof (2002), Impact Properties of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Filled Impact Modified Unplasticised Poly(vinyl chloride) Composites, 3rd National Symposium on Polymeric Materials 2002. UTM,Skudai Johor. J.W. Lim, A.Hassan, A. Abu Bakar (2002), Effect of Methyl-Methacrylate-GraftedNatural Rubber on Mechanical Properties of Filled Calcium Carbonate Unplasticised PVC, 3rd National Symposium on Polymeric Materials 2002. UTM,Skudai Johor. A.Hassan, A.R. Rahmat A. Abu Bakar, M. Ahmad (2004), Utilization of Agricultural Wastes as Fillers in Thermoplastics Composites, 3rd Annual Seminar on Sustainabilty Science and Management, KUSTEM, Trengganu. A. Abu Bakar, A.Hassan, A.F.Mohd Yusof (2004), Thermal Degradation and Mechanical Properties of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Filled Unplasticised PVC Composites.2nd Thermal Analysis Conference: Technique and Applications, Shah Alam Selangor.

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Book Azman Hassan, Aznizam Abu Bakar, Hayati Abdullah, Shahrir Hashim, Zainal Abidin Mohd Yusof, Kejuruteraan Dengan Polimer (Translation from Engineering with Polymer Book, Peter C.Powell), UTM, 1999.

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Key entries in Ensaiklopedia Sains and Technologi : Jilid Kej.Kimia dan Sumber Asli, Penerbit DBP-UTM, 2000. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. Komposit Teknik Hand Lay Up Gentian Penetulangan Polimer Termoset Elastomer Termoplastik Stirena Akrilonitril Pemvulkanan Getah Getah Asli Paut Silangan Pemejaman Leburan Matriks Polimer Polistirena ABS (Akrilonitril Butadiena Stirena) Sifat Optik Polimer Pelilitan Filamen Kelikatanjalan Getah Orientasi Kelikatanjalan Lelurus Pempolimeran Perekat Kekenyalan Polimer Kejuruteraan Polimer Pepejal Hookean Penyalutan Polimer Pemprosesan Getah Pemprosesan Polimer

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Monograph/Lecture Notes/Course Modules 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Module Kejuruteraan Bahan (SKU 3033)- Lecture Module Module Reologi dan Pemprosesan Polimer (SKR 4152) and (SKR 4523)-Lecture Module Module Kajidaya Bendalir (SKM 1013)- Lecture Module Module Teknologi Polimer (DKK 3312)- Lecture Module-SPACE Ph.D Thesis : Mechanical,Thermal and Processing Properties of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch-Filled Impact Modified Unplasticised Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Composites. MSc Thesis : Resin Transfer Moulded Composites Made From Textile Preforms.

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TEACHING/SUPERVISION ACTIVITIES Postgraduate Subjects 1. Polymer Physics and Its Properties (MKR 1133) 2006/07-1

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Undergraduate Subjects/Laboratories 1. Energy Balance (SKF 2123) 2. Fluid Mechanics (SKM 1013) 3. Polymer Additives and Compounding (SKR5563) 4. Material Engineering (SKV1013) 5. Material Engineering (SKU 3033) 2006/07-1 2005/06-I 2005/06-I 2005/06-II, 2004/05-II 2000/01-I, 1999/00-I & II, 1998/99-II

6. Polymer Manufacturing Technology (SKR 3323) 1999/00-II, 1998/99-II 7. Polymer Characteristic and Testing (SKR 4132) 1998/99-I, 1997/98-I &II, 1996/97-I, 1995/96-I 8. Polymer Rheology and Processing (SKR4523) 1998/99-I 9. Strength of Materials (SKU 3023) 1997/98-I 10. Technical Drawing (SKU 2813) 1997/98-II, 1996/97-I, 1993/94-I 11. Dynamic (SKU 2023) 1997/98-1, 1996/97-II 12. Additives, Compounding and Composites (SKR 5222) 1994/95-II 13. Fluid Mechanics Lab.(SKM1711) 2006/07-I 14. Polymer Lab-2 (SKR 5741) 2005/06-II, 2004/05-II 15. Polymer Lab.1 (SKR 4711) 1998/99-II, 1996/97-I, 1995/1996-I 7.3 Diploma Subjects/Laboratories 1. Thermodynamic (DKS 2133) 2. Mechanics Engineering (DKS 2113) 3. Chemical Engineering Lab.-2 (DKK 3291) 7.4 1992/93-II 1992/93-I 1994/95-II

Supervision of Postgraduate Research Project (MKR) 1. 2. Mohd Firdaus Bin Yahya, Development of Scratch and Abrasion Resistant Coating Materials Based on Nanoparticles Cured by Radiation, July 2005-Dec. 2006. Bee Soo Tueen, Development of Hybrid Filler in PVC Compound, July 2006-present

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Supervision of Undertgraduate Research Project (SKR) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Nik Sulaiman Bin Nik Mat, Optimized Condition for Grafting Reaction of Poly (methyl methacrylate), 1996/97-I & II Siti Sarah Binti Mohamad Jaudi Thermal Behaviour of Acetylated of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Filler Reinforced Poly(vinyl Chloride), 1996/97-I & II Nurjehan Nordin Comparison of Tensile Properties Experimental Data with Various Theoretical Prediction for PVC/NPCC Nanocomposites. 1996/97-I & II Norfhairna Baharulrazi Mechanical Properties of Benzoylated Oil Palm Empty Fruit Short Fiber Reinforced Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Composites. 1996/97-I & II Noor Azam Mohd Ali Effects of composition and temperature on fusion characteristics of poly (vinyl chloride)/acrylic and poly (vinyl chloride)/chlorinated polyethylene blend. 1995/96-I &II Tan Chu Ming Effects of oil extraction of the oil palm empty fruit bunch on mechanical and thermal properties of the unplasticized poly (vinyl chloride) composites. 1995/96-I &II Norhidayah Mamat Effect of nano-precipitated calcium carbonate on thermal and mechanical properties of PVC/chlorinated polyethylene blend. 1995/96-I &II Nurfatimah, Effects of oil palm empty fruit bunch fiber length and loading on mechanical properties of unplasticized poly (vinyl chloride) composites. 1995/96-I &II Nurul Nazihah Mohamed Rosli, Effect of Nano-Precipitated Calcium Carbonate on Mechanical Properties of PVC/Acrylic Blend 1995/96-I &II Abdul Manan Ibrahim, Kesan UV Sifat Terhadap Kabel PE, 1999/00 Wan Hanisah Wan Ibrahim, Kajian Sifat Terma Terhadap Kabel PE. 1999/00 Yong Kok Chong, Kesan Penambahan Agen Penyerak (PE-Wax) Terhadap Sifat Elektrik and Mekanikal Sebatioan HIPS-Karbon Hitam. 1999/00

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Mohd Zaidi Bin Mohamed Noor, Penyebatian Polieter-Ester-Amida, Natrium Alakana Sulfonat dan Kopolimer Cocoamina Stirena dengan Polistrena Hentaman Tinggi: Kesan Terhadap Sifat Morfologi dan Sifat Hentaman.1999/00 Choo Choon Sian, Kesan Suhu Terhadap Sifat Mekanikal Bagi Paip Penyaluran Air Minuman XLPE,HDPE dan uPVC. 1998/99 Thiagarajan A/L Navaneetha Balakrishna, Kajian Terhadap Kecacatan-Kecacatan Botol-Botol Melalui Proses Blow Moulding Serta Sifat Mekanikalnya. 1998/99 Ong Yu Leng, Kesan Tanah Liat Terhadap Sifat Reologi Polipropilena dari Aspekaspek Suhu, Kepekatan dan Saiz Zarah Pengisi. 1998/99 Jayaprabah A/P Gangulu, Kesan Penggunaan Habuk Kayu Sebagai Pengisi Terhadap Sifat Terma Adunan HDPE dan Agen Penganding. 1998/99 Zakiah Binti Ab. Wahab, Kesan Penggunaan Habuk Kayu Terhadap Sifat Reologi Polietilena Berketumpatan Tinggi. 1998/99 Cheng Weng Lam, Kesan Habuk Kayu Terhadap Sifat HDPE: Kesan Agen Penganding. 1998/99. Yeoh Lee Pheng, Sifat Regangan dan Sifat Kelicauan Filem Tiupan Polietilena Berketumpatan Tinggi Kitar Semula. 1998/99. Teh Kim Yuan, Kesan Suhu Tinggi Terhadap Sifat-sifat Matriks Komposit 1997/98 Ng Than Pooi, Kesan Penggunaan Habuk Kayu Sebagai Pengisi dalam Termoplastik Polietilena Ketumpatan Tinggi.1997/98. Hamzah Bin Abdul Kadir, Pengaruh Ketebalan Terhadap Kelakuan Lesu Bagi Lapisan Komposi. 1997/98. Toh Soh Chong, Prestasi Komposit GRP (Plastik Bertetulang Gentian Kaca) Pada Suhu Tinggi. 1997/98. Chin Shin Wei, Kesan Penggunaan Habuk Kayu Sebagai Pengisi dalam Termoplastik Polietilena Ketumpatan Tinggi, 1996/97. Nyiau Chin Kwang, Perbandingan Antara Nilai Teori Modulus Young dengan Nilai Praktikal Modulus Young Bagi Komposit Satu Lapisan Satu Arah, 1995/96. Asmidar Binti Abu Bakar, Mengkaji Kesan MEKP Terhadap Tg dan Kekuatan Mekanikal Resin Termoset. 1995/96. Zurina Binti Mohamad, Kajian Kesan Orientasi Sudut Gentian Kaca Di Dalam Komposit Terhadap Sifat-sifat Mekanikal. 1995/96.

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Supervision of Undergraduate Design Projects 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Ahmad Ismail, Ahmad Faizal Abd.Aziz, Mohd Farizul Abd Lateh, Siti Sarah Mohamed Jaudi, Wan Azimah Wan Kadir, The Production of 50,000 MTA of Vinyl Chloride, 1996/97-I Chew Wen Nee,Ahmad Yuhan, Mohd Ayub, Nor Saadah Abdul Talib, Syazwani Baruddin, Zulfahami Zahari The Production of 50,000 MTA of Isobutylene, 2005/2006-II. Wan Kok Sin, Choo Choon Sian, Kerk Boon Hock, Saravanan Krishnan, Sulasiah Bt. Abdullah,The Production of 50,000 MTA of Ethyl Acetate. 1999/00. Umor Bin Mohamed, Zulkifli Bin Mohamad Salleh, Syed Mohd Puad B. Syed Ishak, Wan Rosnani Bt. Wan Ali, Sulasiah Bt. Abdullah, The Production of 50,000 MTA of Isoprene. 1999/00. Low Kim Hui, Chai Li Chin, Nadia Adrus, Mohd Ezuan Abd. Jalil, Sathiamurthi Ramanaidu, The Production of 50,000 MTA of Phenol. 1998/99. Ahmad Din, Mohd Isa Mat Adam, Hashim Mohd, Ahmad Zuhdi Mahfuz, The Production of 1,000,000 MTA of Ethylene.1997/98. Ahmad Darwis Bin Mohamed Esi, Azaimuddin Bin Hj Satar, Liew Choon Mun, Ng Be Cheer, Gobi S/O Sivaraman, The Production of 100,000 MTA of Butadiene. 1997/98. Norhashimah Bt Mat Nor, Asmidar Bt. Abu Bakar, Lee Sook Chen, Bedah. The Production of 100,000 MTA of Butadiene, 1995/96.

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Shortcourses Facilitator 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Professional Short Course On Introduction to Plastics Technology for NonPolymer Technologist, Syarikat 3M, Hotel Seri Malaysia, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, 1999. A Professional Short Course On Polymerization, Polyethylene (PE) Plant, Kerteh. Terengganu., PE plant, Organized by Chemical Engineering Plant (CEPP), 1999. Short Course On Introduction to Plastics Technology, Organized by Chemical Engineering Plant (CEPP), CEPP, 1999. A Short Course On Polymer Technology, Organized by Chemical Engieering Plant (CEPP), CEPP, 1-2 Ogos 2000. A Two Days Course On Plastics and Extrusion Techology ,Organized by Chemical Engineering Plant (CEPP), De Rhu Beach Resort, Beserah, Kuantan Pahang, 28-29 November 2000.

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RESEARCH ACTIVITIES 1. 2. 3. 4. Head, UPP Project: Performance of Plastic with Fibre Glass Composites at High Temperature. UPP-61772: RM 15,800: August 1995-August 1996. Head, RMC Project: Mechanical Properties of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch-Impact Modified PVC-U Composites: Effect of Filler Content and Processing Condition. RMC 71952 : RM 18000: Mac 2003-Feb. 2004. Researcher, UPP Project: Effect of Fillers in Impact-Modified Unplasticised PVC. UPP 71245: RM 20,000. 1998-1999. Researcher, IRPA RMK 7: Development of high impact PVC composites Using Agricultural By-products and Impact modifiers. Vot 72197: RM 87, 400. 1999-2002.

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VOLUNTEERING ACTIVITIES-Sports 1. 2. 3. Representing UTM as a Volleyball Player in Kejohanan Sukan Staf IPTA at UIA (2002), UKM (2004), and UPM (2006). Representing FKKKSA as Badminton and Volleyball Player in Kejohanan Sukan Antara Jabatan/Fakulti : From year 2001 -present Chairman of Volleyball Club (UTM Staff): From year 2003-present.

REFERENCES: Associate Prof. Dr Azman Hassan, Head of Polymer Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai Johor. E-mail : azmanh@fkkksa.utm.my Associate Prof. Dr Wan Aizan Wan Abdul Rahman, Lecturer of Polymer Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai Johor. E-mail : w.aizan@fkkksa.utm.my