ABOUT THE SPEAKERS AND SYNOPSIS OF THEIR PRESENTATIONS

1. Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohamed Thariq Bin Haji Hameed Sultan
Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohamed Thariq Bin Haji Hameed Sultan holds a position as Director of Aerospace Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) UPM. He obtains his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from University of Sheffield, United Kingdom in 2011. He was awarded his MSc in Aerospace Engineering from Universiti Putra Malaysia and B. Eng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from University Technology Tun Hussien Onn Malaysia. His primary research interest are in structural health monitoring (SHM), damage detection and repairs, impact studies, composite materials, signal processing and instrumentation, and also destructive and non-destructive testing. Dr. Mohamed Thariq is a professional engineer of Board of Engineer Malaysia (BEM) and an associate member of Institute of Mechanical Engineer (AmIMeche). Over the years, he has produced and published over 100 journal articles, conference proceedings and seminar papers in both local and international level. Up to date, he has supervised more than 20 M. Sc and Ph. D students in their researches.

2. Dr. Ahmad Hamdan bin Ariffin
Dr. Ahmad Hamdan bin Ariffin is a Post Doctoral Advisor at Aerospace Manufacturing Research Center (AMRC). He is also a member of Malaysia Society of Structural Health Monitoring, UPM. He obtained his PhD in Aerospace Engineering from Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2015. He was awarded with Master of Engineering Science in Advanced Manufacturing from University of Malaya and did his Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering in UPM.

His research focuses mainly on turbine blade aerodynamics, structural health monitoring system, biocomposites fabrication, structure vibration, cutting tool technology, and cooling system.  He was awarded with Gold Medal for his project, Automatic Thermocyclic Dipping Machine (ATDM) at ITEX 2011. He also has a few consultation works for some significant projects such as Automatic Thermocyclic Dipping Machine for CRADLE fund. He was also a manager at Zecttron Sdn. Bhd., which is a University of Malaya spin-off company.

3. Dr. Noorfaizal bin Dato’ Yidris
Dr. Noorfaizal bin Dato’ Yidris is a senior lecturer in Department of Aerospace Engineering, UPM. He obtained his PhD in Structural Instability from Loughborough University, UK and Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Aeronautics) from UPM. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Aeronautics), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

His areas of interest includes structural instability of thin-walled metal structural systems, lightweight aerospace and automotive structural components, impact mechanics of metal and composite structures, and last but not least finite element numerical modeling. He is a senior member in Universal Association of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineers (UAMAE) and a member in International Association of Engineers (IAENG). He has published numerous journals and conference papers mainly on structural stability and finite elements method.

4. Dr Norkhairunnusa Mazlan
Dr Norkhairunnusa Mazlan earned her Ph. D in Material Engineering from Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang in 2012. She also received his M. Sc in Material Engineering and B. Tech in Technology Industry from the same university in 2006 and 2005 respectively. Her primary research interest is in the area of nanotechnology (nanomaterials and nanocomposite). Since 2013, she is working with Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Product (INTROP) as program leader for biocomposite technology and product design. Dr Norkhairunnisa is an executive member of MyGeopolymer, member of Institute of Materials Malaysia (MIM), member of Malaysian Society for Engineering & Technology (MySET), and member of Malaysia Nanotechnology Association (MNA). To date, she has produced and published and presented many journal articles and conference proceedings in both local and international level.

5. Dr. Mohammad Jawaid
Dr. Mohammad Jawaid is Senior Research Fellow (Associate Professor), Biocomposite Laboratory, INTROP, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia. He is also Visiting Prof, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia. Previously he also worked as Visiting Lecturer, UTM, Malaysia. He has a Phd in Polymer Composites from Universiti Sains Malaysia and his research interests include Hybrid Composites, Advance Materials, Nano Composites, Biopolymer. He did his Master’s Degree in Wood Science and Technology and also a Bachelor’s Science Degree in Forestry from Bihar Agricultural University. He has published over 130 ISI journal papers. 4 Published review paper under Top 25 hot articles. He is Reviewer of several high impact Journals. He has gotten a Sanggar Sanjung Award for Excellent Achievement in Category of Journal Publication for the year 2011.

6. Dr. Mohamad Ridzwan Ishak
Dr. Mohamad Ridzwan Ishak is a senior lecturer in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, UPM. He gained his PhD in Materials Engineering and obtained his Master’s Degree in Material and Design Engineering both from Universiti Putra Malaysia. He did his Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering (Process) in Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka. His areas of interest include natural fibre, biopolymer and biocomposite materials, plastic technology, polymer composite design and testing, composite modifications and properties enhancements, vacuum resin impregnation, and manufacturing process. He is a member in Malaysian Society of Structural Health Monitoring (MSSHM) and Plastic and Rubber Institute of Malaysia (PRIM). He has 45 publications for journals and conference proceedings and has been used as a reference in a few advanced education books.

7. Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr.  Faizal Mustapha
Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr.  Faizal Mustapha obtained his PhD in Structural Health Monitoring from University of Sheffield, 2006. His Master’s Degree was in Intelligent Machinery/Aeronautical System from University of Salford and he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Salford. His areas of interest include damage identification, pattern recognition, multivariate statistics, advanced signal processing, sensor technology, advanced material, and renewable energy. He has quite a few memberships in some prominent engineering organizations such as Professional Engineer in Board of Engineer Malaysia (BEM), President of Malaysian Society of Structural Health Monitoring Malaysia (MSSHM), associate member in Academy Science Malaysia (ASM), and Member Dean of Aerospace Council, Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE). He has published 132 journals and conference proceedings in the past years. He has obtained 29 research grants for numerous projects focusing on structural health monitoring and composites material.