Electrochemical sensor with food colourant selectivity and selfcleaning properties, Commonwealth Science Conference Follow-on Travel Grant 2017, The Royal Society, £6,000.00,15/3/2018 – 14/3/2019.
Diafiltration of monoclonal antibody using pH responsive membrane with positive charge, 2016 American Chemical Society GCI Pharmaceutical Roundtable Research Grant for Greener Biologics Purification Methods, USD$ 15,814.00, 1/4/2016-30/11/2017.
MST for energy revolution, USM (RU), RM1,555,173.50, 1/6/2011-31/5/2016.
CO2 Separation by ionic liquid locked in the mixed matrix membrane, Institute of Climate Change UKM-Sime Darby Foundation, RM20,000.00, 22/2/2016-21/6/2017.
Thermodynamic study on the encapsulation of Palladium nanoparticles into polymeric thin film via phase inversion for coupling reaction, MOHE (FRGS), RM93,500.00, 1/12/2013-30/11/2015.
Flood resilience structures: Superhydrophobic ceramics produced from agricultural ash to engineer flood proof coating, FRGS Flood Disaster Management, RM 90,500.00, 1/4/2015-31/12/2015.
Superhydrophobic ceramic membrane for carbon dioxide removal, MOSTI (Science Fund), RM143,000.00, 1/6/2012-31/5/2014.
Golden glue, CIMB Foundation, RM50,000.00, 1/11/2013-31/10/2014.
A fundamental study on the transfer of carbon dioxide via mixed matrix membrane incorporated with SAPO Zeolite, USM (RU), RM217,010.00, 1/12/2011-30/11/2014.
Fundamental study of membrane fouling mechanism and cleaning reaction in food industry, USM (Short Term Grant), RM39,996.00, 15/4/2011-14/4/2013.
Cleaning of UF membrane fouled in glycerin purification, USM (Incentive), RM5,000.00, 9/11/2010-8/11/2011.
Building opportunity out of Science and Technology (BOOST) Program: Finding a career pathway, American Chemical Society, RM960.00 (USD$ 300.00), 26/9/2013-25/9/2014.
Extraction of bioactive ingredients from Malaysia propolis produced in tropical fruit farms, APEX, RM146,000.00, 1/11/2012-30/4/2015.
Mechanochemistry in the extraction of bioactive ingredients from propolis, USM (Short Term Grant), RM39,300.00,15/6/2012-14/12/2014.
Mechanistic and kinetic studies on the mechanochemically enhanced carbonation of alkaline waste for CO2 capture and storage, FRGS, RM 76,600.00 2019-2021.
Mechanochemical and electromagnetic enhancement of ash carbonation for CO2 storage, USM (RUI), RM80,560.00, 1/6/2018-31/5/2021.
Mechanochemical extraction of nanocellulose, MRUN, RM88,570.00, 2019-2022.
Strategic Planning of Urban Water Reuse Interventions for Community Resilience, Royal Academy of Engineering, £19,964.03, 03/08/2020-31/07/2021
Superhydrophobic latex coating, Matching Grant, Malaysia Rubber Council, RM118,000.00, 01/02/2021-31/01/2023.
IoT System for Water Reuse in Developing Cities, ICT Virtual Organization of ASEAN Institutes and NICT (ASEAN IVO), USD69,500.00, 1/4/2021-31/3/2023.
Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Award 2025, Editorial Contribution Award, 2025.
Top 2% Researchers in the World in Their Respective Fields (Category: Citation Impact in Single Year 2024) by Stanford University.
Excellent Contribution, IoT system for water reuse in developing cities, ASEAN IVO, 2024.
2023 Gas Science and Engineering Distinguished Scientists, Gas Science and Engineering, Elsevier.
Top 2% Researchers in the World in Their Respective Fields (Category: Citation Impact in Single Year 2023) by Stanford University.
People’s Favorite Pitch, MRANTI Open Mic 2 “It’s a match day”, MRANTI, 26/9/2023.
Travel award and Finalist, STIC Program, Accelerating Science, Technology and Circular Innovation in Southeast Asia Symposium, Jakarta, 5-7/9/2023, U.S. Department of State.
1st Prize, Pitch@USM 2023, 4/7/2023, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
1st Prize, Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Catalyst Asia-Pacific, 16/11/2022, the US State Department, Bangkok.
Gold Medal, CellinAir Cultivation System, International Conference and Exposition on Inventions by Institutions of Higher Learning, 1-3/11/2022, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan.
7 Sanggar Sanjung and 7 Hadiah Sanjungan 2021, 2022, Journal Publication, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.
Outstanding Innovation Awards, Carbon+ fertilizer, Malaysia Technology Exp 2022, Virtual.
Gold Awards, Carbon+ fertilizer, Malaysia Technology Expo 2022, Virtual.
AUN/SEED-Net Travel Award, The 16th Regional Conference on Environmental Engineering 2022 (RCENvE2022), Japan International Cooperation Agency 2022.
Real Tech Holdings Award, Tech Planter Asia Final 2022, Leave a Nest, 20/8/2022.
Top Research Scientists Malaysia 2022
Grand Winner Award, Tech Plan Demo Day in Malaysia 2022, Leave a Nest, 16/7/2022.
Mitsui Chemicals Award, Tech Plan Demo Day in Malaysia 2022, Mitsui Chemicals Group, 16/7/2022.
Pioneers of Change Award, Penang Women’s Development Corporation, 26/3/2022.
Malaysia Representative, Frontiers symposium on ‘What is next for engineering and the global challenges?’, Royal Academy of Engineering, United Kingdom, 3-4/3/2022.
Leaders in Innovation Fellowships 2022 Innovators, Royal Academy of Engineering, United Kingdom.
Malaysia Representative, Southeast Asia (SEA) International Joint-Research and Training Program on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Net Zero Emission (NZE), 24/11-9/12/2021, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan.
Sustainable Development Award, SEEDS (Sustainable Ecological Engineering Design for Society) International Conference 2021, Leeds Sustainability Institute, Technological University Dublin, University of Suffolk, University of the West of England.
Excellent Service Award 2020, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.
LignoMembrane for Urban Water Reuse, Malaysia Technology Expo, 2021, Gold Medal, Virtual.
Malaysia Representative, International Workshop on “Ground Water Conservation and Management by Leveraging Science, Technology and Innovation” (IWGWCM - STI 2021), 27-28 January 2021 [In Virtual-Mode], NAM S&T and Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM).
Travel Award for Frontiers of Engineering for Development - Engineering Inclusive Cities Conference, Royal Academy of Engineering, United Kingdom, 2020, (converted into virtual participation due to pandemic)
Carbon+ Calcium Generator for Carbon Capture, Storage and Use, Malaysia Technology Expo, 2020, Gold Award, Kuala Lumpur.
Travel Award for International Workshop on Air Pollution & Public Health: Challenges & Interventions, 2020, NAM S&T, New Delhi.
1 Sanggar Sanjung and 4 Hadiah Sanjungan 2019, 2020, Journal Publication, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.
Luminesensor, International Conference and Exposition on Inventions (PENCIPTA), 2019, Silver Medal, Johor.
Travel Award, ACS Malaysia Chapter Chemical Security Training Workshop 2019, 2019, American Chemical Society Malaysia Chapter, Penang.
1 Sanggar Sanjung and 1 Hadiah Sanjungan 2018, 2019, Journal Publication, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.
Distinguished Service Star (Bintang Cemerlang Negeri), 2019, Penang State, Penang.,
3 Sanggar Sanjung and 3 Hadiah Sanjangan 2017, 2018, Journal Publication, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.
SuperAsh coating for floodproofing, 29th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2018, Gold Medal, Kuala Lumpur.
Women in Science Award, 2018, Ton Duc Thang University, Vietnam.
SuperSIP membrane for CO2 separation at low pressure, International Exposition of Research and Inventions of Institutions of Higher Learning (PENCIPTA) 2017, Silver Medal, Kuala Terengganu.
Commonwealth Science Conference Travel Award, 2017, The Royal Society, Singapore.
3 Sanggar Sanjung Awards 2016, 2017, 2 Journal Publication, 1 International Grant, Universtiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.
Excellent Service Award 2016, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.
4 Awards in Sanggar Sanjung 2015, 2016, Journal Publication, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.
Outstanding Reviewer recognition from Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, International, Elsevier 2015.
Outstanding Reviewer recognition from Desalination, International, Elsevier, 2015.
PS-34 membrane with moisture resistance: unlocking the potential of biogas via CO2 removal, PENCIPTA 2015, Gold Medal, Kuala Lumpur.
AGFD Travel Award (Finalist for AGFD Young Scientist Award), 2015, American Chemical Society, United States.
PITTCON Travel Award, 2014, American Chemical Society, United States.
Golden Glue: Malaysian Propolis Ointment, Biotechnology Asia 2014, BioInnovation Award (Bronze), Kuala Lumpur.
4 Awards in Sanggar Sanjung 2014, 2015, Journal Publication, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.
BOOST Travel Award for Young Scientists and Engineers, 2013, American Chemical Society, United States.
SuperAl membrane, International Exposition of Research and Inventions of Institutions of Higher Learning (PENCIPTA) 2013, Silver Prize, Kuala Lumpur.
5 Awards in Sanggar Sanjung 2013, 2014, Journal Publication, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.
EPGT Travel Award for Environmental Protection and Green Technology Workshop, 2012, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan.
2 Awards in Sanggar Sanjung 2012, 2013, Journal Publication, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.
1 Sanggar Sanjung and 3 Hadiah Sanjungan, 2011, 2012, Journal Publication, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.
2 Awards in Sanggar Sanjung, 2010, 2011, Journal Publication, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.
PVC’s Award in Research 2009, Monash University (Sunway Campus), Sunway.
g-Alumina with Bimodal Pore Size Distribution: Transport Resistance Diminution in Bi-Layered Membrane. International Exhibition of Ideas, Inventions and Innovation Trade Fair (IENA) 2009, Gold Prize, Nuremburg.
g-Alumina with Bimodal Pore Size Distribution: Transport Resistance Diminution in Bi-Layered Membrane. PENCIPTA 2007, Gold Prize, Kuala Lumpur.
2 Awards in Sanggar Sanjung, 2007, Journal Publication, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.
1 Award in Hadiah Sanjungan, 2007, Journal Publication, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.
1 Award in Hadiah Sanjungan, 2006, Journal Publication, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.
Third Prize in Petronas Chemical Plant Design Prize (2004)