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AMMAR SHAFAAMRI
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
PERSONAL INFORMATION EDUCATION
Address:
B-39-12, The Elements @
Ampang, Jalan Ampang, Kuala
Lumpur, 55000, Malaysia.
Phone:
00601127280405
Email:
ammarshafaamri@um.edu.my
Date of Birth:
26 -07- 1989
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Arabic Native
English Fluent
Malay Basics
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Nanomaterials (Fabrication and
Application)
Coatings (Polymeric, Hybrid,
Nanocomposites)
Electrochemistry (Corrosion,
Energy storage devices, Solar
cell)
Materials Characterizations
Mechanical Design Engineering
BIBLIOMETRIC DATA
Publications: 11
Citation:
189 (Google scholar), 131 WoS
H-index:
7 (Google scholar), 6 WoS
LINKS
LinkedIn
Google Scholar
ResearchGate
Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (2015 – 2018)
Major: Science, Experimental Physics (Materials Science)
Mode: Research (Distinction)
University of Malaya, Malaysia
Thesis title:
Development of polymer based multi-function nanocomposite coating system.
Master of Technology (M.Tech.) (2013 – 2015)
Major: Science (Materials Science)
Mode: Mixed Mode (CGPA: 4.00/4.00)
University of Malaya, Malaysia
Thesis title:
Preparation and characterization of hybrid organic − inorganic nano composite coating.
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) (2006 – 2012)
Major: Mechanical Design Engineering and Materials Science
CGPA: 82.05% (Graduated as the second superior graduated out of 132 students)
Damascus University, Syria
Projects:
▪ Study and design double wire forming machine.
▪ Design and implementation of a mold for powder metallurgy production.
▪ Design of automated forklift (LGV).
PROFESSIONAL
❖ Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science,
University of Malay, 2019 - 2020.
❖ Fundamental study of protection and degradation mechanism of polymeric coating
for corrosion prevention at various environmental conditions. Fundamental
Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), RM 93000, Co-Researcher, 2019 – 2020.
❖ Food processing and innovation: An Erasmus + Capacity Building in Higher
Education - FOODI, EUR 999,642.0, International Funding, Member, 2019 – 2021.
❖ Food processing and innovation: An Erasmus + Capacity Building in Higher
Education - Nanoel, EUR 999055, International Funding, Member, 2016 – 2019.
❖ Preparation and investigation of novel composite coating system with superior
corrosion protection, RM 31800, Industrial Funding, Executive Researcher, 2016 –
2019.
❖ Development of polymer based multi-function nanocomposite coating system,
Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP), RM 25000, 2015 – 2018.
❖ Fundamental investigation on novel copolymer electrolyte based solid state dye
sensitized solar cell as an alternative solar renewable energy, Fundamental Research
Grant Scheme (FRGS), RM 84000, Member, 2015 – 2018.
❖ Research Assistant, Centre for Ionics University of Malaya (CIUM), 2014 – 2018
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PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTER
Title: Development of polymer-based coating system with superior corrosion protection and multifunctional applications.
15th
International Conference on Frontiers of Polymers and Advanced Materials (ICFPAM 2019)
Penang, Malaysia, 17th
– 21th
August 2019.
Title: Fabrication and characterization of multifunctional nanocomposite coating system.
6th
International Conference on Functional Material and Devices 2017 (ICFMD-2017)
Melaka, Malaysia, 15th
– 18th
August 2017.
Title: Development of polymer based multi-function nanocomposite coating system.
Three Minute Thesis Competition (Faculty level)
University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia, March 2017
Title: Preparation and studies on the effective anti-corrosion and hydrophobic performance of hybrid epoxy-PDMS/SiO2
nanocomposite coatings.
5th
International Conference on Functional Material and Devices 2015 (ICFMD-2015)
Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 4th
- 6th
August 2015.
INVITED SPEAKER
Title: Formulation and characterization of epoxy - rubber hybrid polymeric composite coatings with remarkable
anticorrosion and hydrophobic characteristics.
The 1st
Asian Researcher Symposium 2016
Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia, 24th
– 28th
April 2016.
Title: Impedance spectroscopy theory, applications and laboratory instruction.
EIS Workshop, Centre for Ionics University of Malaya (CIUM)
University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia, 12th
– 14th
April 2016
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Subject: Applied Physics Laboratory
March 2017 – Present
Year 1 Undergraduate students Subject:
Subject: Electrochemistry
September 2019 – Present
Year 3 Undergraduate students
Subject: Material Science
March 2019 – Present
Master students
Subject: Biomaterials
February 2019 – May 2019
Year 2 Undergraduate students
PARTICIPATE IN SUPERVISION
Completed
Master students (5)
1. Iling Aema Wonnie Ma, Development of biodegradable coating by using a biopolymer anti-corrosive reagent,
2016/2017.
2. Ali Mubarak Ali Al-Busaidi, Comparison between epoxy, acrylic, and polyester based polyurethane coating systems in
term of corrosion protection performance. 2016/2017.
3. Amal Said Abdallah Al-Huseini, Study of the physical, mechanical and electrochemical properties of hybrid paint
system for mild steel protection, 2015/2016.
4. Mariana Mat Yasin, Preparation and characteristic analyses of anti-corrosion composite coatings developed by organic
resin, epoxidized soybean oil and nanoparticles. 2015/2016.
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5. Yusuf Basiru Aliero, Evaluation on the properties of organic coatings using dynamic corrosion testing system,
2015/2016.
Undergraduate students (8)
1. Nur Aqilah Binti Meor Ruslan, Performance evaluation of inorganic nanoparticles in epoxide matrix as a protective
coating, 2018/2019.
2. Muhammad Firdausulnaim Bin Mohd Sabee, Investigation of inhibition performance of 1,2,3-benzotriazole with
acrylic- based anticorrosion coating, 2018/2019.
3. Ong Gerard, Development and characterisation of multifunctional composite coatings using bio-based additives,
2018/2019.
4. Chiam Han Cheng, Electrochemical studies on the performance of protective coatings based on polymeric resins and
nanoparticles, 2018/2019.
5. Julie Nabilah Jamalludin, Preparation and evaluation of superior hydrophobic nanocomposite coating system,
2017/2018.
6. Nor Adiba Aishah Binti Mohd Saad, Biopolymer hybrid polymeric coating system by using soybean oil and chitosan,
2017/2018.
7. Norshahirah Binti Mohamad Saidi, Development of anti-corrosion coatings using the disposable waste material,
2016/2017.
8. Nurul Shuhadah Mardzuki, Potential of epoxidized natural rubber (enr50) as epoxy modifier for corrosion control,
2015/2016.
9. Farah Khaleda Binti Mohd Zaini, Formulation of anti-corrosion coatings using organic resin and natural soybean oil
with performance enhancing additives, 2015/2016.
10. Zhafran Asyran Bin Zainal Alam, Hybrid of epoxy-polyurethane coatings for improved corrosion protection of
aluminium, 2015/2016.
Ongoing
Ph.D student (2)
1. Iling Aema Wonnie Ma, Hybrid organic / inorganic inhibitors for functional protective coating, 2017/2018.
2. Ong Gerard, Studies on effective storage devices emphasizing on surface and anti-corrosion properties at
electrode/electrolyte interfaces, 2019/2020.
Undergraduate students (3)
1. Nina Nazirah Binti Ishun, Development of hybrid polymeric based coating for outdoor applications, 2019/2020.
2. Nurul Shahira Mohd Nor Ihsan, Study on the effect of different types and properties of nanoparticles on the corrosion
protection performance of organic-based coating system, 2019/2020.
3. Nur Shafiqa Mohd Omar, Development of biobased modified coating system using natural oil for corrosion protection
applications 2019/2020.
OTHER ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTIONS
▪ Reviewer (Corrosion Science) – 2018, Article in ISI Journal
▪ 15th
International Conference on Frontiers of Polymers and Advanced Materials (ICFPAM 2019), Organizing
committee member - Session Chairperson, 2019.
▪ 15th
International Conference on Frontiers of Polymers and Advanced Materials (ICFPAM 2019), Session
Chairperson, 2019.
▪ 6th
International Conference on Functional Material and Devices 2017 (ICFMD-2017), Organizing committee
member, 2017.
▪ 5th
International Conference on Functional Material and Devices 2015 (ICFMD-2015), Organizing committee
member, 2015.
AWARDS
▪ The best poster award, 5th
International Conference on Functional Material and Devices (ICFMD), Malaysia, 2015.
▪ The first honor award, diploma of study preeminence, Damascus University, Syria, 2012.
▪ The first honor award, diploma of study preeminence, Damascus University, Syria, 2011.
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LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
1. Ammar, S., Ramesh, K., Ma, I., Farah, Z., Vengadaesvaran, B., Ramesh, S., & Arof, A. (2017). Studies on SiO2-hybrid
polymeric nanocomposite coatings with superior corrosion protection and hydrophobicity. Surface and Coatings
Technology. ISI-cited. (Q1, IF 3.192)
2. Ammar, S., Ramesh, K., Vengadaesvaran, B., Ramesh, S., & Arof, A. (2016). A novel coating material that uses nano-
sized SiO2 particles to intensify hydrophobicity and corrosion protection properties. Electrochimica Acta, 220, 417-426.
ISI-cited. (Q1, IF 5.383)
3. Ammar, S., Ramesh, K., Vengadaesvaran, B., Ramesh, S., & Arof, A. (2016). Amelioration of anticorrosion and
hydrophobic properties of epoxy/PDMS composite coatings containing nano ZnO particles. Progress in Organic
Coatings, 92, 54-65. ISI-cited. (Q1, IF 3.420)
4. Ammar, S., Ramesh, K., Vengadaesvaran, B., Ramesh, S., & Arof, A. (2016). Formulation and characterization of
hybrid polymeric/ZnO nanocomposite coatings with remarkable anti-corrosion and hydrophobic characteristics. Journal
of Coatings Technology and Research, 13(5), 921-930. ISI-cited. (Q3, IF 1.584)
5. Ammar, S., Ramesh, K., Azman, N., Vengadaesvaran, B., Ramesh, S., & Arof, A. (2016). Comparison studies on the
anticorrosion and overall performance of solvent/water based epoxy-copper reinforced composite coatings. Materials
Express, 6(5), 403-413. ISI-cited. (Q3, IF 1.465)
6. Al-Huseini, A., Ramesh, K., Ammar, S., Ma, I. A. W., & Ramesh, S. (2019). Study of the physical and electrochemical
properties of hybrid paint system based on zinc-rich primer for mild steel protection. Pigment & Resin Technology, In
Press. ISI-cited. (Q4, IF 0.724)
7. Basiru, Y. A., Ammar, S., Ramesh, K., Vengadaesvaran, B., Ramesh, S., & Arof, A. (2018). Corrosion protection
performance of nanocomposite coatings under static, UV, and dynamic conditions. Journal of Coatings Technology and
Research, 1-13. ISI-cited. (Q3, IF 1.584)
8. Mohamad Saidi, N., Shafaamri, A. S., Wonnie Ma, I. A., Kasi, R., Balakrishnan, V., & Subramaniam, R. (2018).
Development of anti-corrosion coatings using the disposable waste material. Pigment & Resin Technology, 47(6), 478-
484. ISI-cited. (Q4, IF 0.724)
9. Ma, I. A. W., Ammar, S., Ramesh, K., Vengadaesvaran, B., Ramesh, S., & Arof, A. (2017). Anticorrosion properties
of epoxy-nanochitosan nanocomposite coating. Progress in Organic Coatings, 113, 74-81. ISI-cited. (Q1, IF 3.420)
10. Ma, I. A. W., Ammar, S., Ramesh, K., Zaini, F. N., Vengadaesvaran, B., Ramesh, S., & Arof, A. (2017). Anticorrosion
properties of epoxy/nanocellulose nanocomposite coating. BioResources, 12(2), 2912-2929. ISI-cited. (Q2, IF 1.396)
11. Ammar, S., Ma, I. A. W., Ramesh, K., & Ramesh, S. (2019). Polymer based nanocomposite coatings, Nanomaterials
based coatings: fundamentals and applications, Elsevie. (Book Chapter)
REFERENCES
➢ Professor Dr. Ramesh T. Subramaniam
Position: Post-doctoral advisor / Ph.D. Supervisor
University of Malaya (UM)
Email: ramesh@um.edu.my
Phone: 0060379674391
➢ Dr. Chin Wai Meng
Daikin Research & Development Malaysia SDN. BHD.
Position: Research collaborator
Email: chinwm@daikin.com.my
Phone: 0060361459308
