Research Activities

Current Research Interests:

Clothing Thermal Comfort Studies
Spinning & Technical Yarn Development
Nanospun Fibre Production
Natural Dyes Extraction & Coloration

Commercialised Research Product

Songket fabric production & commercialisation using Jacquard weaving. Joint partnership via Exclusive Licensing with Ara-Borgstena Sdn. Bhd., Banting, Selangor since 2012.

Patents Granted

Songket Structures using Jacquard, MY-195717-A, 7 February 2023
Self-Locking Conductive Woven Fabric, MY-190466-A, 22 April 2022
A Method for Dyeing Polyester Fabrics using Colorant Extracted from Chrombaterium Vioalceum, MY-150969-A, 31 March 2014
A Protective Body Armour, MY-149360-A, 31 August 2013
Non-Wax Resist Agent, MY-149208-A, 31 July 2013
Batik Discharge Printing, Grant No. MY-143346-A, 29 April 2011

Copyrights Granted

TAGETTA as a Medium in Producing Eco-friendly Natural Colorant in Textile Industry, Copyright Pending
Onion Peels (allium Cepa) Nonwoven Sheet produced by Paper Making Technique, CRLY00022814, 8 June 2020
Self-Locking Fabric: Flexible Electromagnetic Shield, CRLY00010982, 6 April 2018
3D Woven Fabric Composite for Protective Helmet, CRLY00010875, 13 Feb 2018

Current Research Projects:

Project Leader, Development and Validation of Formulation: A Synergistic, Durable Antimicrobial Laundry System for Healthcare and Hygiene Textiles, RM51,340.00, Industry Grant, 1 Oct. 2025 – 30 Jun 2026
Co-Researcher, Prototype Development of Enhanced Graphene Oxide-Adhered Polypropylene Medical Fabrics from Recycled Tyres: Assessing Thermoregulation and Biocompatibility, RM90,000, PRGS, Dec 2025 - Nov 2027
Co-Researcher, Development of Unidirectional Fabric Constructed with Untwisted Kenaf Yarn for Automotive Applications, RM120,000, Lembaga Kenaf dan Tembakau Negara (LKTN) Grant, July 2024 - Dec 2025
Co-Researcher, Elucidation of the Interaction of Fabric Structure on Thermoregulatory Comfort of Sports Jerseys on Fitness Performance among Football Players, RM116,200, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) 2023, 2023-2025

Completed Research Projects:

As Project Leader:

Project Manager/Leader, ERASMUS+ Programme: Smart Textiles - Modernisation of curriculum of Textile Engineering and Textile Technology in Indonesia, Malaysia and Pakistan, ERASMUS+ Programme, RM654,512.28, 1 January 2020 - 31 July 2023
Project Manager, ERASMUS+ Programme: Mobility for Higher Education Staff and Students (KA107), University of Oradea, Romania-UiTM, 2019 - 2023
Principal Researcher, Development of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)/Polythetreflouroethylene (PTFE) Membranes Incorporating Nanozeolites Via Crosslinking, Geran Insentif Penyeliaan (GIP), 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023
Principal Researcher, Thermal Comfort and Thermoregulatory Responses of Sports Hijab Fabrics during Physical Activity, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS2019), 1 January 2019 – 31 December 2021 (Extended due to pandemic until September 2022)
Principal Researcher, Portal on Technical Textiles & Smart Apparel (TTSA), Malaysian Textile & Apparel Center (MATAC), RM95,008, 2017 – 2019
Principal Researcher, Mechanistic Reaction of Brown Seaweeds in Supercritical CO2 Extraction, Geran Inisiatif Penyeliaan (UiTM), RM20,000, 1 July 2017 – 30 June 2018
Principal Researcher, Dyeing of Seaweed Colorants on Surface Modified Textiles, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS2014), RM105,000, 1 December 2014 – 30 Mei 2017
Principal Researcher, Clothing Comfort of Textile Materials, Textile Research Group, Research Entity Initiatives Grant (UiTM), RM32,000, 1 June 2014 - 31 May 2016
Principal Researcher, Research Area: Smart Knitted Fabrics from SMA Core-Spun Friction Yarns, Prototype Research Grant Scheme (PRGS2013), RM190,000, 1 August 2013 – 31 October 2015
Principal Researcher, Research Area: Structural Properties and Parameters of Kenaf Spun Yarns, eScienceFund (MOSTI grant), RM120,800, 1 November 2012 – 30 October 2014
Principal Researcher, Research Area: Polymeric Electropsun Nanofibres and Membrane, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS2011), RM80,000, 1 July 2011 – 30 June 2013
Principal Researcher, ‘Fundamental Study on the Process Parameters for Spinning of Core-Sheath Conductive Friction Yarns,’ Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS2010), RM35,200, 01 March 2010 – 28 February 2012
Principal Researcher, Crosslinking and Morphological Structure of Electrospun Nanofibres, Dana Kecemerlangan UiTM, RM10,000, 1 June 2011 - 31 May 2012
Principal Researcher, ‘Investigation on the Ballistic Impact Performances of Unidirectional (UD) Coated Fabric Systems,’ Dana Kecemerlangan UiTM, RM25,000, Jan 2010 – Nov 2011.
Principal Researcher, ‘Batik Discharge Printing on Lyocell, Linen, Polyester and Polyester/Cotton Blend Fabrics’ UiTM-IRDC, RM38,000, Mar 2004 – Feb 2005
Principal Researcher, ‘Tensile Properties of 3-D Fabrics made from Brittle Fibres’. UiTM-IRDC Internal Fund, RM10,000, April 2003- May 2004
Principal Researcher, ‘Determination of Yarn Abrasion Properties’, UiTM-IRDC Internal Fund, RM20,000, 2003-2004

As Co-Researcher:

Co-Researcher, Songket DiRaja Selangor, UiTM Vice-Chancellor Special Project, 26 November 2021 - 31 June 2024
Co-Researcher, Perkhidmatan Kajian Lanjutan Pembangunan Fabrik Tenun Berasaskan Gentian Kenaf, Lembaga Kenaf & Tembakau Negara (LKTN), Oct. 2023 - July 2024
Co-Researcher, Maximising Onion Peels Waste for Papermaking, Dana Dalaman Negeri (DDN), 22 Dec. 2020 – 22 Dec. 2022
Co-Researcher, A Behavioral of Congeniality Fully Embedded Smart Wearable Conductive Fabric for Internet of Things (IoT) Applications, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), 1 January 2019 – 31 December 2021 (Extended due to pandemic until September 2022)
Co-Researcher, Light Absorbance and Adhesion Properties of Sensitizer Extracted from Sargassum spinosum Seaweed, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), 1 January 2019 – 31 December 2021 (Extended due to pandemic until September 2022)
Co-Researcher, (UTHM) Investigation on the Effects of Textile Structure of Recycled PET Bottle (R-PET) as Newly Developed Composites for Impact Energy Absorption, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), 1 Jan 2019 – 31 Dec 2021
Co-Researcher, Modeling Tensile & Puncture Behaviour of Multidirectional Weave Angles with High Helical Polyester, Research Entity Initiative (REI) Phase 2/2018, 1 September 2018 – 31 August 2020
Co-Researcher, Breathability Behaviour Mechanism of Acetobacter Xylinum Based Cellulose Membrane, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), RM76,500, 15 Aug 2017 – 14 Aug 2019
Co-Researcher, Development of z-Reinforced Three-Dimensional Laminated Basalt Woven Fabric Composites for Anti-Ballistic Body Armor Application, BESTARI Grant (UiTM), RM50,000, 1 March 2017 – 28 Feb 2019
Co-Researcher, Water and Sunlight Effects on the Mechanical and Flammability Properties Degradation of Jute Fabric Reinforced Composites, LESTARI Grant (UiTM), RM20,000, 1 July 2017 – 30 June 2019
Co-Researcher, Thermal Comfort Clothing on Athletes under Hot and Humid Conditions, Sports Research Grant (SRG), January 2015 - December 2017, with USM
Co-Researcher, Study on the Structure Formation of Cellulosic Kenaf Nanofibres, LESTARI Grant (UiTM), RM20,000, 1 December 2015 – 30 November 2017
Co-Researcher, Multiaxial Failure Mechanics Dimension Analysis of Tenun Pahang, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), RM66,000, 1 April 2013 – 31 March 2016
Co-Researcher, Encapsulated Medical Drugs in Electrospun Polymeric Nanofibre, Exploratory Research Grant Scheme (ERGS), Phase 1/2012, RM89,000, July 2012 – June 2015
Co-Researcher, Polyester Phase Change Materials Coated Yarns, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), RM66,000, 1 July 2011 – 30 June 2013
Co-Researcher, Tensile Mechanics of High Performance Coated Yarns, Research Cluster Fund (RCF), RM50,000, 1 August 2012 - 31 July 2014
Co-Researcher, Eco-Friendly Natural Colorants from Agrowaste, Exploratory Research Grant Scheme (ERGS), RM50,000, Phase 1/2012, 15 April 2012-14 April 2014
Co-Researcher, ‘The Examination of Extracted Natural Colorants from Seaweed,’ Exploratory Research Grant Scheme (ERGS), RM160,000.00, 1 July 2011 – 30 June 2013
Co-Researcher, Colourfastness Characteristics of Natural Dyes, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), RM107,000. 1 July 2011 – 30 June 2013
Co-Researcher, ‘The Feasibility Study of Distinctive Vegetations in Taman Negara as Unique Malaysian Natural Dye Source,’ Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), RM45,000, 27 Dec 2010 – 26 Dec 2012
Co-Researcher, Puncture of 2D Woven Fabric Failure Mechanics, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), RM96,000, 1 July 2011 – 30 June 2013
Co-Researcher, ‘Bio-based Composites Made from Kenaf Mixed with Some Local Cellulosic Materials,’ UiTM-IRDC Internal Fund, RM32,000 2004-2005
Co-Researcher, ‘Abrasion and Tensile Loss Relationships of Automotive Seating Fabrics’, UiTM-IRDC Internal Fund, UiTM-BRC RM20,000, 2003-2004.
Co-Researcher, ‘The Conversion of Textile Wastes into Composite Material’, UiTM-BRC Internal Fund, RM20,000, 2003-2004.
Co-Researcher, Development of Natural Dyes from Waste Plants, e-Science Fund, MOSTI, RM150,000 Dec 2006 – Dec 2008
Co-Researcher, Development of Flexible Composite Soft Body Armour,’ IRPA Fund, MOSTI, RM177,000, 2004-2007
Co-Researcher, ‘Improving Songket Quality and Productivity using Jacquard Technology,’ IRPA Fund, MOSTI, RM123,000, 2004-2008
Co-Researcher, ‘The Conversion of Pineapple Leaves to White Fabrics’, Lembaga Perindustrian Nanas Malaysia (LPNM), RM47,000, Apr 2009-Apr 2010
Co-Researcher, ‘Textile Waste/Scrap Rubber Composite for Playground Tiles’ Dana Kecemerlangan UiTM, RM10,000, 15 Mei 2008 – 15 Mei 2009
Co-Researcher, ‘Colorants from Soil/Rocks,’ Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), RM40,000, 2007-2009
Co-Researcher, ‘Easy Care Finish for Cotton and Rayon Fabrics,’ e-Science Fund MOSTI, RM173,000, September 2007 – April 2010
Co-Researcher, ‘Textile Coloration Using Colour Extracted from Local Bacterial Isolates,’ e-Science Fund, MOSTI, RM201,050, Mei 2008 - Jun 2010
Co-Researcher, Enzymatic Retting of Local Banana Fibres for Unconventional Textile Materials, RM10,000, Dana Kecemerlangan UiTM, 1 June 2011 - 31 May 2012
Co-Researcher, ‘Effect of Nanofillers on the Mechanical Performance of Natural Rubber Latex High Strength Coated Fabrics,’ Dana Kecemerlangan UiTM, RM9,000, 15 Jan 2011 – 14 Jan 2013
Co-Researcher, ‘Effect of Fibre Extraction & Preparation Processes on The Properties Of Pineapple Leaf Fibres,’ Dana Kecemerlangan UiTM, RM9,000, 15 Jan 2011 – 14 Jan 2013
Co-Researcher, ‘Effect of Stitching Parameters on The Puncture Resistance Properties Of High Strength Fabric System,’ Dana Kecemerlangan UiTM, RM9,000, 15 Jan 2011 – 14 Jan 2013

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