NADIAH SYAFIQAH BINTI MOHD AZLAN

Passionate and research-driven scientist with a strong interdisciplinary background in environmental science and chemical engineering. Seeking a challenging position to leverage expertise in waste management, biomass conversion, and environmental chemistry. Proven experience in developing innovative catalysis for biomass processing and detecting pollutants in various matrices. Committed to addressing environmental management issues and enhancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through cutting-edge research and cross-functional collaboration. Adept at utilizing advanced technologies to optimize processes and drive sustainable solutions. Knowledgeable about research areas and study procedures, enthusiastic about setting up and carrying out a wide array of studies. Diligent, industrious, and efficient in handling minute details with methodical approaches to gain insights into the environmental sciences & ecology toxicology, energy & fuels, engineering, biotechnology, and materials science field.

• Vice President of Educator Club
• Vice President of Student Representative Council of MARA College Seremban

• Actively participated in the 'Southeast Asean Research Academy' focusing on collaborative research for sustainable impact among 11 Southeast Asian countries
• Joined postgraduate research showcase at the University of Nottingham Malaysia for three consecutive years
• Participated in international conferences in India, Japan and Australia
• Participated in 3-Minute Thesis and postgraduate showcase for Food and Sustainability Research
• Achieved 54 citations with an h-index 3

• Guided foundation students in laboratory settings
• Supervised two undergraduates during summer internships

• Microsoft Office
• Animaker
• Design Expert
• ImageJ analysis
• Canva
• ArcGIS
• OriginPro
• ChemDraw
• Statistical analysis using SPSS
• Characterisation techniques using XRD, XPS, UV-vis, FTIR, TPD-NH3, Raman Spectra, FESEM and mapping, ASAP, TGA, DSC, XRF
• Lab skills using HPLC and GC

• PGR Student Conference Award
• Best Presentation Award for ICCMME 2023
• PhD Alumni Scholarship
• Best Student for Master of Environment 2019
• Nottingham Advantage Award

• Organophosphorus Pesticide Multiresidues in Commercialised Asian Rice, Q1 - indexed in Scopus and SCIE
• Recent Advances in the Conversion of Lignocellulosic Biomass and Its Degraded Products to Levulinic Acid: A synergy of Brønsted-Lowry acid and Lewis acid, Q1 - indexed in Scopus and SCIE
• Effectiveness of Various Solvents in the Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Cellulose from Oil Palm Mesocarp Fiber, Q2 - indexed in Scopus
• The Interplay of Brønsted-Lowry and Lewis Acid Sites in Bifunctional Catalyst for the Biomass Conversion to Levulinic Acid, Q4 - indexed in Scopus
• Enhanced Microwave Conversion of Oil Palm Mesocarp Fiber to Levulinic Acid Using H3PW12O40-Nb2O5 Functionalized Carbon Cryogel Derived From Lignin Hydrogel, Q2 - indexed in Scopus

Passionate about traveling to explore and appreciate the nature, heritage, culture, and environment of diverse communities around the world.

• Supervised team of two undergraduate students during summer internship.
• Successfully completed the FRGS-1-2019-STG01-UNIM-02-4 grant project with precision and efficiency, achieving high satisfaction.

• University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus