EXPERTISE
Energy Storage | Energy-Efficient Recycling of Polymers | Sustainability | Renewable
Resources and Energy | Environment-Friendly Plastics | Biodegradable Polymer |
Synthesis of Polymers | Composites | Hybrid Nanocomposites | Characterization |
Rubber/Plastics Recycling |
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS
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Ongoing funded projects:
? Novel recycled polyethylene terephthalate /polyamide blends (rPET/PA11) filled with
nanofillers; this project saves energy and natural resources and eliminates plastic
pollution funded by Research Management Centre (RMC), Universiti Teknologi
Malaysia (1,28,279.60 RM).
? Preparation and characterization of microporous thermoplastic films funded by
Malacca Sourcing PTE LTD, Singapore (Funded amount, 80,000 RM).
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Completed funded projects
? Sustainable engineering solutions for the recycling of PET waste funded by Universiti
Teknologi Malaysia, transdisciplinary (Funded amount 2,40,000 RM).
? Processability and properties of recycled PET/PA11 blends funded by Universiti
Teknologi Malaysia, transdisciplinary (Funded amount 65,000 RM).
? Miscibility-properties relationship of novel recycled PET/PA11 blends funded by
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Fundamental research grant scheme (Funded amount
1,18,900 RM).
? Properties of polyamide 11 (PA11) / Ethylene Vinyl acetate (EVA) blend, funded by
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, collaborative research (Funded amount 40,000 RM).
? Reinforcement effect of glass fibres/epoxy and carbon fibres/epoxy laminated
composites funded by SCME, National University of Science and Technology,
Pakistan (Funded amount 28000 PKR).
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Journals/Conferences 2019 - present
? Working as a reviewer in the Journal of Polymers and Polymer Composites, Applied
Composite Materials, Engineering and Applied Sciences. Reviewed more than 35 x
publications for Applied Composite Materials and Polymers and polymer composites
journals.
? Worked as an International Technical Committee at the 9
th International
Conference on Low Carbon Asia and Beyond (ICLCA) Yokohama Japan, Oct 2023.
? Advisory Board Member of the International Journal of Research on Engineering
Structures and Materials, Jan 2024 – Present.
? Attended the Sustainable & Integrated Engineering (SIE) international conference
held at Putra Jaya Malaysia on 8-9 Dec 2019.
? Attended an International conference on low carbon Asia (ICLCA) on 1-3 Sep 2020.
? Attended the 8th International Graduate Conference on Engineering, Science, and
Humanities (IGCESH 2020).
? Attended the 6th Asia International Conference 2020 (AIC2020) in Dec 2020.
(http://portal.connectingasia.org/ ).
? Worked as an International Technical Committee at the 9
th International
Conference on Low Carbon Asia and Beyond (ICLCA) Yokohama Japan held in
October 2023.
? Director for organizing a workshop on "How to get published in high-impact
journals" in collaboration with SPS under PGSS-SCEE, UTM, Malaysia, on Jun 19,
2020.
EXPERIENCE
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Research Experience
? Post-doctoral Fellow at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, July 2023 - Present.
Polymers/Plastics/Rubbers/nanocomposites recycling formulations and
manufacturing by using extrusion/Brabender and injection molding machines,
Characterization of materials through various techniques, analysis, presentations,
scientific reports, and articles.
Writing project proposals, high-impact publications manuscripts, and various tasks
assigned by the supervisor.
? Fabrication and characterization techniques: Mechanical analysis (tensile,
compression, shear, flexural, impact resistance, and hardness), Thermal analysis
(TGA, DSC), Morphology (SEM, FESEM) Polymer chains interaction (FTIR),
Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA). Formulation, compression molding, plastic
extrusion, and injection molding, Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) and UL-94.
? Software: Origin, E-draw, Visio, Endnote, Office 365 Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Foxit
Studio. Computer Hardware and Software Installation, Mendeley hand on 101, LYX
/LATEX, MS Project, C-Language, Windows, Auto Cad, Corel Draw, Photoshop,
Inpage, Outlook, WEBEX, Zoom. Artificial Intelligence Powered tools used in
Research such as ChatGPT, Power drill, genni.ai, Microsoft Bing, Bard, and elicit.
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Teaching and admin responsibilities
? Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
July 2023 – Present.
? Supervised master’s students in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Jan 2021- Apr 2023.
? Working as a mystery shopper (Auditor) to evaluate the performance of various
faculties within the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Dec 2023 – Present
? Worked As a research assistant at SCME, NUST, with Dr. Engr. Ahmad Nawaz
Khan. Apr 2016- Jun 2017.
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Industrial Experience, May 2003 – Sep 2018
? Apprentice in PMO Pakistan (2003-2006): Got hands-on experience on various
machines, lathe, grinding and shaping machine operation, sheet metal work, polymers
composite manufacturing, CNC machine basics, electrical equipment study and
repair, basic electronics circuits, and detailed heat treatment of metals and alloys,
types of furnaces, salt baths, vacuum furnaces operations, microstructural properties
conversion of metals, materials, alloys. (awarded Gold Medal).
? Junior Chargeman at PMO Pakistan (2012-2018): Worked as part of HR development
training, and OHS training, Various duties were assigned from time to time such as
engineering management, development of local software for efficient workflow,
production planning and control, materials requirement planning, procurement of
materials, polymer composites manufacturing, heat treatment of metals and alloys,
surface treatment, plating of metals, etc.
EDUCATION
? Ph.D. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, (Malaysia) Polymer Engineering at Faculty of Chemical and
Energy Engineering (CGPA 4.0/4.0) Oct 2018-Mar 2023
? M.Sc. National University Of Science & Technology, (Pakistan), Materials and Surface Engineering
at School of Chemical and Materials Engineering (SCME) (CGPA 3.25/4) Sep 2013-Apr 2016
? B.E Dawood University Of Engineering & Technology, (Pakistan), Metallurgy and Materials (CGPA
3.85/4, Gold Medal)
Mar 2008-Feb 2012
(DUET merit scholarship + Fauji Foundation scholarship)
? Assoc. Engineering in Mechanical from Wah British Institute of Technology, exam passed of
Punjab Board of Technical Education (PBTE), (LAHORE) Marks Obtained 2764/3350 (82.5%)
Aug 2004 – Apr 2007 (PBTE, merit scholarship)
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Articles published in refereed journals
1. Khan, Z.I., Habib, U., Mohamad, Z.B. and Khan, I., 2023. Mechanical and thermal
properties of a newly developed sepiolite filler-filled rPET/PA11 thermoplastic
nanocomposites. Results in Engineering, p.101731.., ISSN 2590-1230, (WoS, Q1, 5
Impact Factor)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2023.101731.
2. Khan, Z.I., Habib, U., Mohamad, Z.B. and Raji, A.M., 2021. Enhanced mechanical
properties of a novel compatibilized recycled polyethylene terephthalate/polyamide
11 (rPET/PA11) blends. eXPRESS Polymer Letters, 15(12). (WoS, Q1, 3.95 Impact
Factor).
https://doi.org/10.3144/expresspolymlett.2021.96
3. Khan, Z.I., Habib, U., Mohamad, Z.B., Rahmat, A. R. B., Abdullah, N. A. S. B., 2022.
Mechanical and thermal properties of sepiolite strengthened thermoplastic polymer
nanocomposites: A comprehensive review. Alexandria Engineering Journal.(WoS Q1,
6.63 Impact Factor).
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aej.2021.06.015
4. Khan,Z. I., Mohmad Z. B., Rahmat A. R., Habib U., "A novel recycled polyethylene
terephthalate/polyamide 11 (rPET/PA11) thermoplastic blend, Journal of Progress in
Rubber Plastics and Recycling Technology Feb 04, 2021 (WoS 2.172 Impact Factor).
https://doi.org/10.1177/14777606211001074
5. Khan, Z. I., Mohamad, Z., Rahmat, A. R. and Habib, U., Synthesis and Characterization
of Composite Materials with Enhanced Thermo-Mechanical Properties for Unmanned
Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Aerospace Technologies, Pertanika Journal of Science &
Technology, 29 (3), July 2021. (WoS 0.8 Impact Factor).
https://doi.org/10.47836/pjst.29.3.15
6. Khan, Z. I., Arsad, A., Mohamad, Z., Habib, U. and Zaini, M. A. A., 2021. Comparative
study on the enhancement of thermo-mechanical properties of carbon fiber and glass fiber
reinforced epoxy composites. Materials Today: Proceedings, 39, pp.956-958. (WoS)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.04.223
7. Rosmmi, N.H., Khan, Z.I., Mohamad, Z., Majid, R.A., Othman, N., Man, S.H. and
Karim, K.J., 2021. Impact Strength and Morphology of Sustainably Sourced Recycling
Polyethylene Terephthalate Blends. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, 83, 265-270, (2021).
https://doi.org/10.3303/CET2183045
8. Abdullah, N.A., Mohamad, Z., Khan, Z.I., Jusoh, M., Zakaria, Z.Y. and Ngadi, N., 2021.
Alginate Based Sustainable Films and Composites
for Packaging: A
Review. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, 83, 271-276, (2021).
https://doi.org/10.3303/CET2183046
9. Mohamad Z, Raji AM, Hassan A, Khan ZI. Novel Intumescent Flame Retardant of
Ammonium Polyphosphate/Sepiolite/Melamine on Rigid Polyurethane Foam:
Morphologies, and Flammability Properties. Chemical Engineering Transactions. 2021
Dec 15;89:619-24.
https://doi.org/10.3303/CET2189104
10. Muhammed Raji A, Hambali HU, Khan ZI, Binti Mohamad Z, Azman H, Ogabi R.
Emerging trends in flame retardancy of rigid polyurethane foam and its composites: A
review. Journal of Cellular Plastics. 2022 Dec 1:0021955X221144564.
https://doi.org/10.1177/0021955X221144564
11. Othman, N., Mohamad, Z., Khan, Z.I. and Abdullah, L.C., 2023. Rheological behavior of
recycled poly (ethylene terephthalate)/poly (amide) 11 blends with chain extender.
Materials Today: Proceedings.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.09.097.
Article submitted to refereed journals.
12. Khan, Z.I., Habib, U., Mohamad, Z. Miscibility and thermomechanical properties of
novel (rPET/PA11) blends. Under review in Iranian Polymer Journal Dec 2023. (Q2,
WoS)
Book Chapters
13. Nur Amira Sahirah Abdullah, Zahid Iqbal Khan and Zurina Mohamad. Synergistic
Toughness and Strength Enhancement with Epoxidized Natural Rubber and Graphene
in Poly (Lactic Acid) Nanocomposite Systems. Submitted Dec 2023
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/COURSES ATTENDED
A total of 42 seminars, workshops, and courses were attended. A list of those seminars/courses is
available in Appendix I.
DISTINCTIONS AND AWARDS
• Achievement of UESTP, Higher Education Commission of Pakistan Doctor of
Philosophy Overseas Scholarship (Approx. RM 2,91,180).
• Award of "Appreciation" for outstanding performance as Treasurer PGSS-SCEE
2019/2020, UTM.
• Champion of the "Badminton Bash Pakistan Cup" tournament organized by
International Student Society-Pakistan (ISS-Pak), UTM Malaysia, dated 10-13 Mar
2019.
• First prize winner among 38th countries in the "Culture Corner" event held on Dec
12, 2019, organized by UTM International, UTM, Malaysia.
• Recognition of "Appreciation" for the performance as Sports Director in ISS-PAK,
UTM International session 2019/2020.
• First Position holder in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, DUET Karachi,
Pakistan.
• Recipient of a Gold medal for excellent performance during apprenticeship training
from PMO Pakistan.
• Fauji Foundation Headquarters in Islamabad, Pakistan, awarded the distinction
certificate.
• 1st Position holder in the first year of DAE, Punjab Technical Board (PBTE) Lahore
Pakistan, 2006.
• Received Merit Scholarship from PBTE, Lahore, Pakistan.
VOLUNTEER WORK/LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES
Worked as:
1. Higher Committee Member "Treasurer" in the International Student Society "ISSUTM, University Technology Malaysia (UTM)" from Dec 2020 to Dec 2021 and
organized various workshops:
• Workshop on "Good characteristics of literature review and good research
methodology" dated Nov 04, 2019, by PGSS-SCEE, UTM, Malaysia.
• Workshop "Mendeley and Microsoft Word: Tips and Tricks" dated Dec
15, 2019, by PGSS-SCEE, UTM, Malaysia.
• Workshop on "Data analysis” (ANOVA)" on Jan 13, 2020, by PGSS-SCEE,
UTM, Malaysia.
• Workshop on "Strategy for productive writer & overcoming writer's
block" dated Feb 03, 2020, by PGSS-SCEE, UTM, Malaysia.
• Workshop on "How to survive PhD proposal" dated Mar 05, 2020, by
PGSS-SCEE, UTM, Malaysia.
• Workshop on "Career Path by SKA (Co-organizer) on 14th May 2020 by
PGSS-SCEE, UTM, Malaysia through Cisco Webex & UTMi League FB
Page.
• Workshop on "The intellectual and emotional management of
postgraduate candidate" dated Jun 18, 2020, by PGSS-SCEE, UTM,
Malaysia through Cisco Webex.
2. Director for various workshops organized under PGSS-SCEE, UTM, Malaysia, in
2019-2020
3. Assistant Director for various seminars and workshops under PGSS-SCEE, UTM,
from 2019 to 2020.
4. Multimedia organizer of various research-related workshops under PGSS-SCEE,
UTM Malaysia, from 2019 to 2020.
5. Director Of International Relations in PGSS-SCEE and ISS-PAK, UTM Malaysia,
from Sept 2019 to Nov 2020.
6. Director of sports for UTM International through ISS-Pakistan from Sep 2019 to
Dec 2020.
7. Assistant director for organizing the workshop "Graduation on Time (GOT)
Motivation Course by speaker Dr. Juhana Jaffar at SCMEE, UTM, Malaysia on Jun
09, 2020.
8. Director for organizing the workshop "How to get published in high impact
journals" on 19th May 2020 by PGSS-SCEE, UTM, Malaysia through Cisco Webex.