2019

19 December 2019

From left: Prof. Dr. Jamaliah Md Jahim (UKM), Prof. Dato’ Ir. Dr. Abdul Wahab Mohammad (UKM), Prof Ir. Dr. Denny K. S. Ng (Heriot-Watt University Malaysia), Associate Prof Dr Puan Yatim (UKM), Prof Ir Dr Suzana Yusup (UTP), Siti Hajar Mohammad (UKM), Dr Abdullah Amru Indera Luthfi (UKM), Siti Fatin Nabilah bt Abdullah Halim (UKM)

17 - 19 December 2019

17 December 2019

11 December 2019

10 December 2019

The Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research (CBBR) had host the arrival Prof Ir Dr Dominic Foo, Nottingham University .Prof Dominic had delivered two short seminars entitled “Anatomy of A Good Paper ” and “Professional Networking for Academic ”.

27 -29 November 2019

The Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research (CBBR) had host the arrival Prof Ange Nzihou (Director of RAPSODEE Research Center, IMT Mines Albi, France) for his visit as a Visiting Professor to Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP). Prof Ange Nzihou is currently the Editor-in-Chief for “Waste and Biomass Valorization” journal and the Conference Chair for WasteEng International Conference Series.

It was a fruitful week indeed for Prof Ange Nzihou as he was one of the speakers for Biomass to Biofuels and Biochemicals Professional Short Course. Furthermore, Prof Ange had delivered two short seminars entitled “Alternative Fuels from Biomass and Waste – A Tremendous Opportunity” and “Tuning Biowaste and Biochar into Nutrients, Micro-elements, and Sustainable Fertilizers (Biofertilizers)”.

25 -26 November 2019

Biomass to Fuels and Biochemicals is an intensive course which provide researchers, academicians, professionals and others with the information on the current status and future trends in biomass utilization and characterization, biofuel (gas, liquid and solid) conversion technologies, characteristics of the products, bioremediation technology, biomass fuel in engine performance and third generation of biofuel from microalgae.

14 November 2019

On 14^th November 2019, Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research (CBBR) had organized “Workshop on Energy Security in Malaysia: The Past, Present and Way Forward” in collaboration with International Network for Government Science Advice (INGSA). The welcoming remarks was delivered by Prof Ts. Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Abdul Mutalib (Vice Chancellor, UTP) and officiated by Prof. Dr. Abhi Veerakumarasivam (Chair, INGSA).

The participants for the workshop were mostly comprised of representatives from government bodies, professional bodies and societies, industry players and academics. We hope the workshop had provided an insightful platform for those present. Thank you very much for your support.

11 November 2019

Delegates from University of Chemistry and Technology (UCT), Prague, Czech Republic dropping by to visit us. Hope everyone had a great time and a fruitful discussion.

15 - 17 October 2019

The LIF programme and the Asia Innovates summit are part of the Newton Fund, a science and innovation partnership between the UK and 17 partner countries globally. For the past five years, LIF programme has fostered innovation leadership amongst some of the world’s brightest engineers, researchers and scientists, and this event brings together 140 of these innovators from across Asia.

Here is the report for this event.

9 - 11 October 2019

MCY is a program that elevates research results, development and innovation from universities, institutes, and local research agencies as a wealth generator through commercialisation. Our Head, Prof. Ir. Dr. Suzana Yusup participated with a project titled "Integrated Methyl Esther Blending System using Hydrodynamic Cavitation (IMeBS)".

Here is the report for this event.

2 October 2019

The 2nd Meeting Malaysia Biomass to Biofuels and Biomaterials Network was held on 2^nd October 2019 in Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS. The objectives of the meeting are to serve as a platform to gather biomass research by the Malaysian universities gearing towards national agenda related to STI and biomass strategy 2020 as well as to develop join effort towards publication, source of funding, research development and commercialization strategy of biomass research in Malaysia. The meeting was participated by academicians from various universities main involved in the biofuels and biomaterials areas.

10 September 2019

The Sakura Science Exchange Program is an initiative by the government of Japan to promote globalization of Japanese institutions, to strengthen the good networking and linkages with other countries, as well as to support the development of talents in the field of science and technology. This year, Prof. Katsuki Kusakabe (Director of Sojo International Center, Sojo University) had received the approval and funding from Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) to support the exchange program. Eight postgraduate students from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS under Chemical Engineering and Fundamental and Applied Sciences Department, and affiliated with the Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research (CBBR) under the Institute of Self-Sustainable Building (ISB) were invited to participate in this program from 25th to 31st August 2019. The program was coordinated by Prof. Yoshimitsu Uemura and assisted by Dr. Lam Man Kee.

Numerous activities were carried out in this program, such as campus tour in Sojo University, 9th SOJO-UTP Seminar, advanced analytical instruments training, industrial visit and city tour to Dazaifu Tenman-gū and Kyushu National Museum. In a nutshell, this 7-day program that embedded various research elements and Japanese cultural activities has stimulated new learning experiences to all postgraduate students who participated. In addition to technical experiences, better understanding on the unique Japanese cultures and lifestyles (e.g. be polite, respectful and considerate to others, importance of cleanliness etc.) was also imparted to the students.

24 July 2019

26 June 2019

1-5 May 2019

Congratulations to Centre for Biofuel & Biochemical Research, UTP for the success organization of IBA-IFIBiop 2019 conference!

8 April 2019

The visiting tour were led by Mr Dadi Sugiana (SVP Research & Technology Center Pertamina) of RTC Pertamina and Dr Budi Soetjipto (Vice Rector for Research, Development and Partnership) of Universitas Pertamina.

8 March 2019

5 March 2019

Invited Speaker

Prof Dr Haruhiro Fujita, Faculty of Information and Culture, Niigata University of International and Information Studies

Seminar topics:

"Personal Care Products at Surfactant and Bioenergy Research Center, Bogor Agricultural University"

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"LCA Studies on GHG Emission of Biofuels"