Research Grants MKAH 2014

RESEARCH GRANTS
2014
Faculty of Chemical Engineering | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 1
ENGR. DR. MOHD. KAMARUDDIN BIN ABD. HAMID
PhD. (Chem. Eng.) (DTU), M.Eng. (Chem. Eng.) (UTM), B.Chem.Eng. (Hons.)(UTM), A.M.I.Chem.E. (UK), Grad.I.E.M., M.M.S.E.T.
Dr. Mohd. Kamaruddin bin Abd. Hamid, 38, is a senior lecturer at the
Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Engineering,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) since 1st. July 2011. He received his PhD
from Computer-Aided Process-Product Engineering Centre (CAPEC),
Technical University of Denmark (DTU) in April 2011. He started his academic
career in UTM since 2003. Dr. Mohd. Kamaruddin is noted as an innovative,
energetic, versatile lecturer, and currently appointed as a Research and
Development (R&D) Manager for Process Systems Engineering Centre
(PROSPECT) UTM since 26th. Sept. 2011.
Dr. Mohd. Kamaruddin is currently an active researcher in 24 research grants
with a total amount of RM2.1 million, where he leads five of them. He
specializes in the area of integrated process design and control for chemical
and biochemical process applications. Dr. Mohd. Kamaruddin is currently
involved in developing a new methodology for flexible and operable heat
exchanger networks, energy integrated distillation columns, and energy efficient distillation columns
sequence. He also involved in developing a new methodology for sustainable integrated process design
and control for reactor and separator systems. He has published 82 publications in terms of journals, books,
book chapters and conference proceedings on process design and control, energy efficient distillation
column and engineering education.
Dr. Mohd. Kamaruddin has conducted several professional short courses on Process Modelling using
Aspen HYSYS (PMAH), Distillation Operation, Control and Troubleshooting (DOCT), Process Operation,
Control and Troubleshooting (POCT) and experienced teaching Process Dynamics and Control course for
more than 10 years. He is a Registered Graduate of the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) since 2001,
Graduate Member of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) since 2006, Associate Member of the
Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), Member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers
(AIChE) since 2007. Dr. Mohd. Kamaruddin is also a Member of Malaysian Society for Engineering and
Technology (MSET) since 2013 and a member of American Chemical Society (ACS) since 2014.
ENGR. DR. MOHD. KAMARUDDIN BIN ABD. HAMID
Research and Development (R&D) Manager
Process Systems Engineering Centre (PROSPECT), Faculty of Chemical Engineering
Senior Lecturer
Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Engineering
Principal Researcher
Research Institute of Sustainable Environment (RISE)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, MALAYSIA.
Tel: (6) 07 553 5517
Fax (6) 07 558 8166
Email: kamaruddin@cheme.utm.my
Website: http://www.cheme.utm.my/staff/kamaruddin/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DrMKAH
SCOPUS Author ID: 35519901900 ResearcherID: F-5049-2011 ORCID: 0000-0001-6272-5224

RESEARCH GRANTS
2014
RESEARCH GRANTS
(I have been a researcher in various projects. Some are R&D based and some commercialization based.
This is important to keep up-to-date and in trend with the advancement of the latest science and technology
and later, it is as important that we know how to commercialize the product of the developed research).
Total Projects: 24 (RM2,048,249); Principal Investigator: 5 projects (RM212, 100); Project Member: 16
projects (RM1,331,267); Contract research: 5 projects (RM504,882)
PRIVATE FUNDINGS (including contract research)
5. Title: Design Gap Analysis for Fractionation and Distillation Plants Works.
Sponsor: Evyap Sabun Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (RM24,800).
Period: 15 Oct. – 15 Nov. 2014.
Leader: Zainuddin Abd Manan.
4. Title: Design and Optimization of Modernization and Efficient Operation of Energy Supply and
Utilization Systems using Renewable Energy Sources and ICTs.
Sponsor: University of Pannonia, Hungary (RM31,132).
Cost Centre No.: R.J130000.7644.4C061.
Period: 1 July 2014 – 30 Jun. 2015.
3. Title: HAZOP Consultation and Discussion and CADWorks Consultation and Software License Rental.
Sponsor: Evyap Sabun Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (RM148,750).
Period: 30 Sept. 2013 – 29 Dec. 2013.
2. Title: Draft-1 of the Green Technology Blueprint for the OIC Member Countries.
Sponsor: Islamic Development Bank (RM211,200).
Cost Centre No.: R.J130000.7344.4B116.
Period: 01 Sept. 2013 – 28 Feb. 2014.
1. Title: Retrofit of Shell MDS Plant for Utility Conservation using Pinch Analysis.
Sponsor: Shell MDS (M) Sdn. Bhd. (SMDS) (RM95,000).
Cost Centre No.: Vot 671.
PUBLIC FUNDINGS (from government agencies)
Principal Investigator
5. Title: Thermodynamic Study of Driving Force and Energy Integration Characterization for Energy
Efficient Natural Gas Liquids Fractionation Process.
Sponsor: Ministry of Education, Fundamental Exploratory Research Grant (RM84,100).
Cost Centre No.: R.J130000.7809.4F435.
Period: 1 July 2014 – 31 Dec. 2015.
4. Title: A New Tool for Designing Energy Efficient Distillation Columns.
Sponsor: UTM Research University Grant (RUG) Tier 1 (RM40,000).
Cost Centre No.: R.J130000.2509.07H39.
Period: 1 April 2014 – 30 Sept. 2015.
3. Title: A New Model-Based Tool for Flexible and Operable Heat Exchanger Network.
Sponsor: Ministry of Higher Education, Exploratory Research Grant Scheme (RM46,000).
Cost Centre No.: R.J130000.7844.4L036.
Period: 15 June 2012 – 14 June 2014 (Completed with progress and final report).
2. Title: Sustainable Integrated Process-Controller Design of Distillation Systems.

RESEARCH GRANTS
2014
Cost Centre No.: Q.J130000.2644.06J30.
Period: 1 May 2012 – 30 April 2013 (Completed with progress and final report).
1. Title: Sustainable Integrated Process-Controller Design of Reactor Systems.
Sponsor: UTM Research University Grant (RUG) New Academic Staff (NAS) (RM20,000).
Cost Centre No.: R.J130000.7744.4P051.
Period: 1 May 2012 – 30 April 2013 (Completed with progress and final report).
Project Member
16. Title:.Physico-chemical properties study and Phenolic recovery analysis of Malaysia’s biomasses
derived pyrolysis oil.
Sponsor: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), MOHE (RM72,900).
Period: 1 Dec 2014 – 30 Nov 2016.
Leader: Norazana Ibrahim.
15. Title:. Flash Pyrolysis of Malaysia’s Biomasses for Potential Production of Bio-Fuels.
Cost Centre No.: Q.J130000.2542.07H10.
Period: 1 Apr 2014 – 31 Mar 2016.
14. Title:. Total Site Heat Integration for Continuous and Variable Supply and Demand System.
Period: 1 Apr 2014 – 31 Mar 2015.
Leader: Syarifah Rafidah Wan Alwi.
13. Title:. Current Status of Green Growth in Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) Countries.
Sponsor: UTM Research University Grant (RUG) Matching Grant (RM84,480).
Cost Centre No.: Q.J130000.3044.00M20.
Period: 1 May 2014 – 30 Apr 2016.
Leader: Zainuddin Abdul Manan.
12. Title: Experimental and Numerical Analysis on Turbulent Flame Acceleration Characteristics and
Behaviour in Pipe.
Sponsor: Ministry of Education, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (RM89,000).
Period: 16 Dec 2013 – 15 Dec 2015.
Leader: Rafiziana Md Kasmani.
11. Title: The Solubility of Misai Kucing Herbs in Solvents via a Combined Experimental and Modeling
Approach.
Sponsor: Ministry of Education, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (RM94,500).
Period: 16 Dec 2013 – 15 Dec 2015.
10. Title:. MyPROS: A New Bench-Scale Flash Pyrolysis Technology for Bio-Oil Production from
Malaysia’s Biomasses.
Period: 1 Jun 2013 – 31 May 2015.
9. Title:. Computer-Aided Tool for Designing Operable, Flexible and Inherently Safer-Healthier Chemical
Reactor System.

RESEARCH GRANTS
2014
Period: 1 Jun 2013 – 31 May 2015.
Leader: Mimi Haryani Hassim.
8. Title:. An Integrated, Sustainable Palm Oil Production Supply Chain.
Period: 1 Dec 2012 – 31 Dec 2014.
Leader: Zainuddin Abdul Manan.
7. Title:. Study of flame acceleration and deflagration to detonation transition in process piping.
Period: 1 Dec 2012 – 31 Dec 2014.
Leader: Rafiziana Md. Kasmani.
6. Title:. A Kinetic Model for Production of Biofuels of Malaysia’s Biomasses via Flash Pyrolysis.
Cost Centre No.: Q.J130000.2642.05J10.
Period: May 2012 – April 2013 (Completed with progress and final report).
5. Title:.Thermogravimetric and Elemental Analyses Studies of Malaysia’s Biomasses for Production of
Biofuels via Flash Pyrolysis.
Sponsor: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), MOHE (RM76,780).
Period: 1 April 2012 – 31 March 2014 (Completed with progress and final report).
4. Title: Transforming Learning and Teaching in Higher Education: Developing Innovative Evidence-
based Techniques for Transferring Skills in Effective Implementation of Cooperative Problem-Based
Learning (CPBL) Among Lecturers.
Sponsor: ERGS (RM 50,000) (Completed with progress and final report).
Period: 2011 - 2013.
Leader: Khairiyah Mohd. Yusof.
3. Title: Sustainable Integrated Product-Process Design and Control for a Tailor-Made Green Diesel
Process.
Sponsor: UTM Research University Grant (RUG) Flagships (RM75,160).
Cost Centre No.: Q.J130000.2444.00G52.
Period: August 2011 – July 2014 (Completed with progress and final report).
Leader: Zainuddin Abd. Manan.
2. Title: Development of Syllabus and Environment for Learning of Problem-Based Learning in the First
Year Students.
Sponsor: DPP UTM RM 5,000.
Period: 2006 (Completed with progress and final report).
Head: Khairiyah Mohd. Yusof.
1. Title: Development of On-line Process Fault Detection Software for Oleochemical Plant.
Sponsor: IRPA RM 201,300 (Vot 74015).
Period: 2002 – 2005 (Completed with progress and final report).
Head: Mohamed Wijayanuddin Ali.
POSTGRADUATE PROJECTS
2. Position: PhD. Student.
Title: Integration of Process Design and Controller Design of Chemical Processes.
Sponsor: Malaysian MOHE and UTM Scholarships (Technical University of Denmark PhD. Project).

RESEARCH GRANTS
2014
Period: 2007 – 2010.
Supervisors: Rafiqul Gani and Gurkan Sin.
1. Position: M.Eng. Student.
Title: Multiple Faults Detection using Artificial Neural Networks.
Sponsor: UTM/PTP Scholarships (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia M.Eng. Project).
Period: 2001 – 2002.
Supervisor: Arshad Ahmad.

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