Norashikin binti Mat Zain
EDUCATION
2004 Bachelor Chemical Engineering (Bioprocess)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
2006 Master in Bioprocess Engineering
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
2014 Ph.D Chemical Engineering (Biological)
Loughborough University, UK
AREA OF SPECIALISATION
Antimicrobial Activity: Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity.
Nanotechnology: Synthesis and Characterisation of Nanoparticles.
Waste to Wealth/Green Technology: Biodegradeble Film, Biocomposite, Natural Products and the Potential of Herbs for Medical Applications.
Membrane Separation Process: Microfiltration, Ultrafiltration, Reverse Osmosis, Nanofiltration, Assisted Filtration.
RESEARCH AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
1. Gold Medal, ITEX 2009
2. Special Awards Henry Goh Awards 2009, Best Invention In Environment Innovation. ITEX 2009
3. Gold Medal, British Invention Show (BIS 2009), London, UK.
4. Special Award Diamond Award Natural Earth, British Invention Show (BIS 2009) London, UK.
5. Special Award Platinum Award for Consumer British Invention Show (BIS 2009)
London, UK.
6. Silver Medal, ITEX 2009
7. Bronce Medal, MTE 2009
8. Gold Medal, ITEX 2010
9. Bronce Medal, MTE 2010
10. National Intellectual Property Award 2010
11. Belia Negara Award 2010
12. Cendekia Bitara Award of Research 2010
13. Sanjungan Award of Research 2010
14. Sanjungan Award of Patent 2010
15. Finalist, Best Environmental Award 2012, Loughborough University, UK.
16. 1st Prize Best Oral Presentation. Health and Life Sciences Conference 2013, Loughborough University, UK
17. 2nd Prize Poster Presentation. Research That Matters Conference 2013 Loughborough University, UK
18. 2nd Prize Poster Presentation. Research That Matters Conference 2014 Loughborough University, UK
19. Cendekia Bitara Award of Publication 2014
20. Cendekia Bitara Award of Patent Granted 2015
21. Finalist Pahang Innovation Award 2015
22. Gold Medal Citrex UMP 2017
23. SUPERB-Teraju Grant Award of RM500,000, 2017
JOURNALS
1. K. H. A. Hamid, N. A. M. Azman, S. Sharani, N. M. Zain, N. Ahmad, A. Z. Sulaiman, S. S. T. Chik, W. F. W. Ishak, M. P. A., Pablos, Alchelmilla Vulgaris and Filipendula Ulmaria Extracts as Potential Natural Preservatives in Beef Petties (2016). Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences.
2. Muhd Azlan Nazeri and Norashikin Mat Zain. Effect of Different Operating Parameters on Extraction of Active Compounds from Pitaya Peel by Microwave Assisted Extraction (2017). Jurnal Teknologi.
3. Muhd Azlan Nazeri and Norashikin Mat Zain. Determining The Concentration of Mineral Contents and Type of Phenolic Compounds using ICP-OES and QTRAP-ESI-MSMS on Liquid Extract of Pitaya Peel (2017). Food Chemistry (submitted).
4. Maria Farieza Halit and Norashikin Mat Zain. Production and Characterization of Honey Candy (2017). Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences (submitted).
5. Nurul Amira Ahmad Yusuf and Norashikin Mat Zain. Preparation of Zinc Oxde Nanoparticles via Microwave Heating (2017). Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences (submitted)
6. Buwanah Selvarojoo and Norashikin Mat Zain, Nurul Aini Azman, Nurul Amira Ahmad Yusof. Development of Natural Wound Dressing Film from Apitheraphy with Antimicrobial Property. Jurnal Teknologi (submitted).
7. N. Mat Zain, A. G. F. Stapley and G. Shama. Green synthesis of silver and copper nanoparticles using ascorbic acid and chitosan for antimicrobial applications. Carbohydrate Polymers. Elsevier. Volume 112, 4 November 2014, Pages 195–202.
8. N. Mat Zain, A. G. F. Stapley and G. Shama. Silver and copper nanoparticles and their synergistic effect on cotton fabrics against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria (journal draft complete).
9. N. Mat Zain, A. G. F. Stapley and G. Shama. Antibacterial activity and effect of pretreatment on durability of nanoparticle-impregnated cotton fabrics against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (journal draft complete).
10. N. Mat Zain, A. G. F. Stapley and G. Shama. Antifungal activity of nanoparticle-impregnated fabrics against pathogenic fungus Trychophyton interdigitale (in preparation).
11. N. Mat Zain and M. Z. Ibrahim (2010). Pore size prediction of polyethersulfone (PES) ultrafiltration membranes using artificial neural networks (ANN). Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. 10(9), 6211-6215.
12. S. K. Abdul Mutalib, N. Mat Zain and M Pachiapan. Fabrication of Chitosan Membrane: The Effect of Evaporation Times on Membrane Performance in Oily Waste Water Treatment (2009). Jurnal UMP. 1(1) 42-45.
13. N. Mat Zain and A Winetta Arianty (2009). Fabrication of Chitosan (CS)/Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Blend Membranes with Different Concentration of PEG 400 as Additive. Jurnal UMP. 1(1) 27-32.
14. N. Mat Zain (2009). Effect of Cross Flow Velocity and Transmembrane Pressure on Permeation of Ultrafiltration Membrane. Jurnal UMP. 1(2) 15-19.
15. A. Idris and N. Mat Zain (2007). Effect of heat treatment on the performance and Structural Details of polyethersulfone ultrafiltration. Jurnal Teknologi (F), 44; 27 -40.
16. Synthesis, Characterization and Performance of Asymmetric Polyehtersulfone (PES) Ultrafiltration Membranes with Polyethylene Glycol of different Molecular Weights as Additives (2007). Desalination. 207(1-3) 324-339.
CONFERENCES
1. Norlin Pauzi, Norashikin Mat Zain, Nurul Amira Ahmad Yusuf. The potential of gallic acid as green reducing agent in ZnO nanoparticles synthesis. NanoMite Annual Symposium (NMAS) 2016.
2. N. Mat Zain, A. G. F. Stapley and G. Shama (2014). The antibacterial activity and synergy effects of silver and copper nanoparticles coated on cotton fabrics. Nanosmart Conference. Dublin, Ireland.
3. N. Mat Zain, A. G. F. Stapley and G. Shama (2014). The antibacterial activity of nanoparticle- and ion-coated cotton fabrics towards pathogenic methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Nanosmart Conference. Dublin, Ireland.
4. N. Mat Zain, A. G. F. Stapley and G. Shama (2014). The antibacterial activity of nanoparticle- and ion- impregnated cotton fabrics towards Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Nanomedicine 2014. Edinburgh, UK.
5. N. Mat Zain, A. G. F. Stapley and G. Shama (2013). Green synthesized nanoparticles for effective bacteria killing. Research That Matters Conference 2013. Loughborough, UK.
6. N. Mat Zain, A. G. F. Stapley and G. Shama (2013). Energy saving green synthesized nanoparticles and antibacterial activity on cotton fabrics. Health and Life Sciences Conference 2013. Loughborough, UK.
7. N. Mat Zain, A. G. F. Stapley and G. Shama (2013). Green synthesized nanoparticles and antibacterial activity for sustainability of environment and health. Health and Life Sciences Conference 2013. Loughborough.
8. N. Mat Zain, A. G. F. Stapley and G. Shama (2013). The nanoparticle-impregnated fabrics and their effect on bacterial killing against pathogenic methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Research That Matters Conference. Loughborough, UK.
9. N. Mat Zain and A. Idris (2009). Fabrication and Characterization of Chitosan (CS) and Chitosan (CS)/Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Blend Membranes with PEG 600 as Additive. AUN/SEED-NET Regional Conference on Material 2009, Langkawi, Kedah.
10. N. Mat Zain and A. Idris (2009). Fabrication and Characterization of Sawdust Composite Biodegradable Film. International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Tokyo, Japan.
11. N. Mat Zain and A. Idris (2009). Fabrication and Characterization of Chitosan (CS)/Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Blends Membranes. International Conference on Nanotechnology: Science and Application (NanoTech Insight 09), Barcelona, Spain.
12. N. Mat Zain and A. Idris (2007). Performance of Solvent Free Microwave Extraction for Extraction of Vanilla Planifolia Essential Oil and Effect on Environment: Comparison with Conventional Hydro Distillation. International Conference on Natural Resources and Environmental Management and Environmental Safety and Health (NREM& ESH 2007), Kuching, Sarawak.
13. N. Mat Zain and A. Idris (2007). Effect of Different Shear Rates on Performance of Polyethersulfone Asymmetric Membranes for Gas Separation. The 6th International Membrane Science and Technology Conference (IMSTEC 07), Sydney, Australia.
14. N. Mat Zain and A. Idris (2007). Effects of Various Dipping Time on Performance of Thin Film Composite Membrane. International Conference on Advancement of Materials & Nanotechnology (ICAMN 2007), Kuching, Sarawak
15. N. Mat Zain and A. Idris (2005). Effect of Heat Treatment on Membrane Morphologies Characterised by Atomic Force Microscope (AFM). International Conference on Advancement of Materials & Nanotechnology (ICAMN 2007), Kuching, Sarawak.
16. N. Mat Zain and A. Idris (2005). Concentration Influece of Different Additives on Performance of Asymmetric Polyethersulfone (PES) Ultrafiltration Flat Sheet Membranes. 19th Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE 2005), Sabah.
17. N. Mat Zain and A. Idris (2005). The Role of Different Molecular Weights Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Additives on Polyethersulfone (PES) Ultrafiltration Membranes. Seminar Kebangsaan Sains dan Applikasi Sains Dalam Industri (SSASI 2006), Melacca.
18. N. Mat Zain and A. Idris (2005). Separation of Treated Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) using Fabricated Polyethersulphone (PES) Ultrafiltration Membrane. International Conference on Environment (ICENV) 2007, Penang.
BOOKS/ANNUAL REPORT/BULLETIN/PAPERWORK
1. N. Mat Zain. Synthesis of Polyethersulfone Ultrafiltration Membranes with Different Molecular Weights Polyethylene Glycol as Additives. M.Sc. Thesis. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia (2006).
2. N. Mat Zain. Developmet of Antimicrobial Fabrics based on Silver and Copper Nanoparticles. Ph.D Thesis. Loughborough University, UK (2014).
3. Paperwork Entitiled “Creating an academic culture at FKKSA 2007”
4. FKKSA Annual Report 2007.
5. FKKSA Annual Report 2008.
6. Bulletin RESOURCE Volume 1 2009
7. Bulletin RESOURCE Volume 2 2009
8. Bulletin RESOURCE Volume 1 2017
9. Journal of Chemical Engineering and Industrial Biotechnology (JCEIB) 2016
10. Journal of Chemical Engineering and Industrial Biotechnology (JCEIB) 2017
PATENT AND OTHER INTELECTUAL PROPERTY
1. Biodegradable Composition Based on Agricultural Waste and Method for Preparation Thereof , PI20093235
2. Biodegradble Composition Material and Method of Preparation Thereof , PI20094157
3. Fabrication of Novel Blend Biodegradable Composite Material from Yam Starch, PI2010001963
4. Biodegradable Composition Based on Agricultural Waste and Method for Preparation Thereof , PI20093235
5. Biodegradble Composition Material and Method of Preparation Thereof , PI20094157
6. Fabrication of Novel Blend Biodegradable Composite Material from Yam Strach, PI2010001963
7. Method to prepare Novel Blends biodegradable Composite Polymeric Material , PI2010001964
8. A Method For Fabricating A Composite , PI2011004189
9. A Method For Producing An Antimicrobial Biodegradable , PI2011004267
10. Biopolymer Film And Method Of Forming Thereof , PI2011003782
11. Method Of Producing Composite Polymeric Material U , PI2011004361
12. Edible And Biopolymer Film And Method Thereof , PI2011004404
13. A Method of Producing Breadfruit Flour , PI2011002949
14. A Method For Making Flour From Cempedak Seed , PI2011002967
15. An Antimicrobial Film Composite, PI2011003941
16. A Method To Prepare Biodegradable Film For Food Packaging , PI2011003454
17. An Antibacterial and Skin Healing Composition, PI2016400004
CONSULTATION PROJECTS
1. Dynatiate (Kuantan) Sdn. Bhd. Project entitle Chemical Analysis to Determine White Deposit form Tank T109. UMPS/150190/005.
2. Petronas Gas Berhad. Project entitle Gas Analysis for Polymer. UMPS/160190/013
3. Petronas Chemicals LDPE Sdn. Bhd. Project entitle Material Analysis of K-102-P3 Piston Ring. UMPS/160190/013
4. Grace Sdn. Bhd. Analysis of Toxicity and Safety of Amorphous Silica to the Environment.
5. Petroliam Nasional Berhad. Course on Embeded System Programming using Microchip PIC Demo Kit. UIC 100102.
6. Petroliam Nasional Berhad. Course on Embeded System Communication using USB and Wireless Device. UIC 100103.
COMMERCIALIZATION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
1. SUPERB-Teraju Grant of Natural Antibacterial Solution Technology. RM500,000.
2. Pre-Commercialiation Grant Natural Lip Balm. UIC150301, RM25000. Universiti Malaysia Pahang.