CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT HEAD   

Associate Professor Dr. Suzana Yusuf

Doctor of Philosophy, University of Bradford
Masters of Science in Chemical Engineering, University of Wales
Bachelor od Engineering (Honours) in Chemical Engineering, University of Leeds
Areas of Specialisation:Reaction Engineering

Tel: 605-368 7560 
drsuzana_yusup@petronas.com.my

PROFESSOR

Prof. Dr. Binay Kanti Dutta

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Masters of Technology Chemical Engineering and Chemical Technology, University of Calcutta
Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering and Chemical Technology, University of Calcutta
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry, University of Calcutta
Areas of Specialisation: Environmental Engineering, Separation Processes and Transport Phenomena

Tel: 605-3687624
binaydutta@petronas.com.my

Doctor of Philosophy (Chemistry), Institute of Elemento-Organic Compounds, Academic Science USSR, Moscow
Masters of Science (Chemistry), Institute of Chemical Physics, Acad. Sci. USSR, Moscow
Masters of Science (Chemistry), Rostov State University Bachelor of Science (Chemistry), Rostov State University
Areas of Specialisation:

Tel: 605-3688194
vladimir@petronas.com.my

Doctor of Philosophy, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Masters of Technology in Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering, Andhra University of Visakhapatnam
Diploma in Management, Indira Gandhi National Open University
Areas of Specialisation:

Tel: 605-3687563
duvvuri_subbarao@petronas.com.my

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Abdul Mutalib

Doctor of Philosophy, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology
Masters of Science, Victoria University of ManchesterBachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales
Areas of Specialisation:Process Integration

Tel: 605-3688484
ibrahmat@petronas.com.my

Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wales / University of College Swansea
Masters of Science, University of Wales / The University of Swansea
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical Engineering, University of Wales / The University College of Swansea
Areas of Specialisation:Separation Process, Reclamation, reuse and recycling

Tel: 605-3687560
hilmi_mukhtar@petronas.com.my

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azmi b. Mohd Shariff

Doctor of Philosophy, University of Leeds
Masters of Science, Victoria University of ManchesterBachelor in Chemical Engineering (Honours), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Areas of Specialisation:Separation Process, Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment

Tel: 605-3687570
azmish@petronas.com.my

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Isa Mohd Tan

Doctor of Philosophy, University of Leeds
Masters of Science, University of Aston in Birmingham
Bachelor Science Biochemistry, University of Lancaster
Areas of Specialisation: Polymers & Petrochemicals

Tel: 605-3687618
isa_mta@petronas.com.my

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanabalan Murugesan

Doctor of Philosophy, Anna University
Masters of Engineering (Chemical), Annamalai University
Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) Annamalai University
Areas of Specialisation: Multi Phase flow, Mixing in Agitated Vessels, Biodegradation of Organic Effluents, Aqueous Two Phase systems, Transfer Operations

Tel: 605-368 7620
murugesan@petronas.com.my

Doctor Engineering, Materials Science and Production Engineering, University of Oita, Japan
Bachelor in Environmental Chemistry Engineering, University of Oita, Japan Japanese Language Special Course, Univ. Malaya
Areas of Specialisation:

Tel: 605-368 7641
azmibustam@petronas.com.my

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anita Binti Ramli

PhD in Chemistry, The University of Readings, UK
BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Areas of Specialisation:

Tel :05-368 7639
anita_ramli@petronas.com.my

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marappagounder Ramasamy

Doctor of Philosophy, Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Masters of Technology in Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering, University of Madras
Areas of Specialisation: Process Modeling,  Optimizations and Control and Advance Process Control

Tel: 605-3687585
marappagounder@petronas.com.my

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Noor Asmawati M Zabidi

Doctor of Philosophy, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Masters of Science, Chemistry, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Missouri
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, Nebraska, Wesleyen University, Lincoln Nebraska
Currently attached to Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands

SENIOR LECTURER

Dr. Zakaria Man

Doctor of Philosophy, UMIST
Masters Science Chemistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours), Universiti Sains Malaysia
Areas of Specialisation:Composite material,polymer compounds.

Tel: 605-368 7621
zakaman@petronas.com.my

Dr. Chong Fai Kait

Doctor of Philosophy, University of Dundee
Bachelor of Science (Honours), Universiti Pertanian Malaysia
Areas of Specialisation:Catalyst

Tel: 605-3687688
chongfaikait@petronas.com.my

Dr. Mohd Azmuddin Bin Abdullah

Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Masters of Engineering, Victoria University of Manchester
Areas of Specialisation:Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology

Tel: 605-3687636
azmuddin@petronas.com.my

Dr. Cecilia Devi Wilfred

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, University of York
Masters Science Chemistry, University Sains Malaysia
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Chemistry, University Sains Malaysia
Areas of Specialisation:Organic Chemical Synthesis

Tel: 605-3687635
cecili@petronas.com.my

Dr. Shuhaimi Mahadzir

Doctor of Philosophy, University of Manchester
Masters of Science, UMIST and University of Manchester
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University of Tennessee
Areas of Specialisation:Utility System, Process Operations & Optimisation

Tel: 605-3687622
shuham@petronas.com.my

Dr. Chandra Mohan

PhD in Chemistry, University of Liverpool
Masters of Science, University of Liverpool
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of Madras
Areas of Specialisation:Catalysis

Tel: 605-368 7683
chandro@petronas.com.my

Dr. Lukman Ismail

Tel: 605-368 7683

lukmis@petronas.com.my

Ir. Dr. Abd Halim Shah Maulud

Masters of Science in Applied Process Control, University of Newcastle Upon TyneBachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University of Tennessee

Tel: 605-368 7615

halims@petronas.com.my

Dr. Murni Melati

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, US Masters of Science, Carnegie Mellon University, US
Bachelor Engineering in Chemical and Process Engineering, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Areas of Specialisation:

Tel: 605-3687588
murnim@petronas.com.my

Dr. Lau Kok Keong

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia
B. Eng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering (First Class Degree), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Areas of Specialisation:

Tel :05-368 7589
laukokkeong@petronas.com.my

Asna Mohd Zain

Masters of Science, UMIST
Bachelor of Science Environmental (Honours), Universiti Pertanian Malaysia
Areas of Specialisation:Water & Wastewater Treatment Technology, Toxic & Hazardous Waste

Tel: 605-3687614
asnamz@petronas.com.my

Azizul Buang

Masters of Engineering Science in Process Engineering, University of Wales
Bachelor of Engineering, University of Leeds
Areas of Specialisation:Environment

Tel: 605-3687574
azizul_buang@petronas.com.my

Azry Borhan

Masters of Science Prifysgol Cymru, University of Wales
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical Process Engineering and Fuel Technology, University of Sheffield
Certificate of Chemical Engineering, Institute Teknologi Mara / Northern Consortium United Kingdom
Areas of Specialisation:Membrane Filtration and Separation

Tel: 605-3687576
azrybo@petronas.com.my

Masters of Engineering in Chemical Engineering, Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering (Honours), University of Wales
Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Areas of Specialisation:Transport Phenomena

Tel: 605-3687633
bawadi_abdullah@petronas.com.my

Haslinda Zabiri

Masters in Chemical Engineering, McMasters University
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical Engineering, Loughborough University
Areas of Specialisation:Process Control

Tel: 605-3687625
haslindazabiri@petronas.com.my

Nasser Mohamad Ramli

Masters of Engineering in Chemical Engineering, University of Queensland
Bachelor Engineering in Chemical Engineering, Loughborough University
Areas of Specialisation:Process control

Tel: 605-3687634
nasser_mramli@petronas.com.my

Mohammad Tazli Bin Azizan

Masters of Science in Sustainable Chemical Engineering, University of Newcastle upon Tyne
BEng in Chemical Process Engineering, University of Sheffield
Areas of specialisation: Process Intensification, Biofuel

Tel: 605-3687637
tazliazizan@petronas.com.my

Noorfidza Yub Harun

Masters of Science in Environmental and Energy Engineering, University of Sheffield
Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical and Process Engineering, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Areas of Specialisation:Environment

Tel: 605-3687583
fidza@petronas.com.my

Rashidah Binti Mohd Pilus

Masters of Science, McMasters University
Bachelor of Science, University of Nebraska, Omaha
Areas of Specialisation:Catalysis

Tel: 605-3687687
rashidah_mp@petronas.com.my

Chang Siu Hua

Masters of Engineering (Chemical - Gas), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Baxchelor of Engineering in Chemical, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Areas of Specialisation:Separation Process

Tel: 605-3687644
changsiuhua@petronas.com.my

Khor Cheng Seong

Masters of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo
Bachelor in Chemical Engineering, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Areas of Specialisation: Process Systems Engineering (PSE)"

Tel :05-368 7626
khorchengseong@petronas.com.my

LECTURERS ON STUDY LEAVE

Mohd Faizal Taha

Masters of Science in Instrumentation and Analytical Science, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science (Honours), Universiti Pertanian Malaysia
Areas of Specialisation:Catalysis

Putri Nadzrol Faizura Megat Kamaruddin

Masters of Technology Environmental Management, Universiti Malaya
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), University of Bath
Areas of Specialisation:Water Pollution

Ruzaimah Nik Mohamad Kamil

Masters of Science Polymer Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Bachelor of Applied Science Chemical Technology (Honours), University of South Australia
Areas of Specialisation:Polymer

Suriati Suffian

Risza Rusli

Nooryusmiza Yusoff

Ng Tze Ling

Maizatul Shima Shaharun

Anis Suhaila Shuib

Masters of Engineering Studies, University of Auckland
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical Engineering, University of Leeds
Pursuing PhD at University of Edinburgh

Khalik Mohd Sabil

Masters of Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia|
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Pursuing PhD at Delft University of Technology, Netherland

Chai Siew Wah

Masters of Engineering in Chemical Engineering, Lehigh University
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Chemical, University Teknologi Petronas
Pursuing PhD at Lehigh University

Normawati Mohamad Yunus

Masters of Scientific Studies, University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Science, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology and The Victoria University of Manchester
Pursuing PhD at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

Nurhayati Mellon

Masters of Science in Advanced Chemical Engineering, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical Engineering, Loughborough University
Pursuing PhD at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

Mohd Zamri Abdullah

Masters Science in Chemical Engineering, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Pursuing PhD at University of College London