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Education
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Affiliations
Certification
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METHODS DEVELOPMENT
Training
Publications
Awards
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SITI ZUBAIDAH BT HANAPI

SITI ZUBAIDAH BT HANAPI

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Summary

Results-driven scientist with extensive experience in chemical analysis, synthesis, and quality control. Skilled in managing risks associated with laboratory operations while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Possesses a strong analytical mindset and effective communication skills, enabling quick adaptation to new environments and fostering collaboration to achieve common goals. Committed to continuous learning and personal growth, actively engaging in social practices and volunteer work. Proven track record of delivering impactful results through method development and process optimization, demonstrating reliability in meeting project objectives.

Scientist with extensive experience in conducting experiments and analyzing chemical compounds. Known for delivering precise analytical results and contributing to innovative research projects. Collaborative team player with strong focus on achieving results and adapting to changing project needs, leveraging expertise in chromatography and spectroscopy.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Scientific Officer/Chemist

Chemistry Department of Malaysia
01.2000 - 01.2021
  • 2000-2004: Environment Section - Managed cases and conducted analyses for water and industrial effluent testing to ensure compliance with the Environmental Quality Act, 1974.
  • 2004-2008: Section Head of Environment and Water Section - Led the section responsible for receiving cases and conducting analyses of drinking water, surface water, industrial effluent, unknown waste samples, and oil spill fingerprinting. These tests ensured compliance with the Environmental Quality Act, 1974, and the National Drinking Water Quality Standard.
  • 2010-2018: Head of Narcotic Section - Managed hundreds of cases involving dangerous drugs such as Methamphetamine, Ketamine, MDMA, Heroin, Monoacetylmorphines, Cannabis, and Ecstasy, as well as illegal laboratory investigations. Provided expert testimony in court hundreds of times.
  • 2018-2023: Head of Analysis of Drinking Water, Food, and Environment Safety - Oversaw analyses in water chemistry, food chemistry, microbiology, and foreign material (zoology).
  • 2024 – Present: Head of the Forensic Division - Responsible for overseeing the analysis of controlled substances, biology (DNA), toxicology, and criminalistics. Also serving as the Deputy Director of the Chemistry Department of Malaysia, Negeri Johor.

Lecturer

Kolej Negeri
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Head for Chemistry Section
  • Take responsibility for development, preparation and delivery of teaching, learning and assessment of matriculation students including module leadership if appropriate including management of curriculum.

Education

Msc - Chemistry

University Technology Malaysia
01-2011

Science Matriculation -

Kolej Yayasan Mara, Bunut Payung

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia - undefined

Bsc - Chemistry

University Putra Malaysia
01.1999

Skills

  • Water& Environmental Testing
  • Scheduled waste Analysis
  • Oil Spill identification and Fingerprinting
  • Controlled Substance (Narcotics)
  • Measurement of Uncertainty
  • Personnel management
  • Work oversight
  • Teamwork
  • Multitasking
  • Organizational skills
  • Decision-making
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Analytical skills

Affiliations

  • 2003-present Approved Signatory ISO 17025:2017
  • 2000-present Members of Institute Kimia Malaysia (IKM)
  • 2003-present Reported as a Chemist and Scientific officer in the Federal Government Gazette Volume 57, No 40, page 22581 dated 30th September 2013.
  • 2003 - present Radiation Protection Officer under Atomic Energy Licensed Board Act, 1984
  • 2010-2017 Member of Forensics Science Society, Malaysia (FSSM)
  • 2018-2023 Permanent Representative to the Malaysia-Singapore Joint Committee on the Environment (MSJCCE)
  • 2024 - present Committee Member of Institute Kimia Malaysia (IKM)

Certification

  • Licensed Chemist,ChM - 2004 and Technologist, Ts -2025

Additional Information

Presentations

16th Dec 2023 - Measurement of Uncertainty

UiTM CG Collaborative Teaching 2023 Oct registration form CHM561

29th July 2021 -Hazardous Analysis in Kimia’s Perspective

Biotechnology: Science, Business and Society Webinar, UTM Skudai

8th Sept 2021 - Tire Oil: Disaster or Beneficial , Chemistry Department Convention 2021

2rd Sept 2021 - Sharing knowledge: experience in Oil Spill Analysis and Scheduled Waste Analysis

2005- Oil Spill Fingerprinting Analysis, Chemistry Department's Convention 2

METHODS DEVELOPMENT

  • "I'm passionate about research and constantly developing new methods to improve our lab's processes.”
  • Identification / Fingerprinting of Mineral Oil by Gas Chromatography Flame Ionization Detector (GCFID) and Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) - FprCEN/TR 15522 - 2012
  • Identification of VOCs by headspace Analysis using Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometer Automated Thermal Desorption (GCMS-ATD)
  • Identification of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) by Headspace Analysis by Gas Chromatography Mass spectrometry
  • Identification of waste Tire Oil using Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry

Training

  • 2018 Capacity Strengthening for Multi-media Mercury Monitoring, Japan
  • 2015 Conference of Forensic Expert, Chemistry Department of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
  • 2012 The 9th International Training Course on Precursor Chemical Control for Asian Narcotic Law Enforcement Officers – Bangkok, Thailand
  • 2011 2nd International Forensic Science Symposium : Advancing Forensic Science - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 2007 Oil spill Fingerprinting and Source Identification - An attachment training in Oil Spillage Analysis - Canada
  • 2004 Youth Invitation Program - Experienced International Co-operation and Exchanged knowledge - Japan

Publications

  • 2021 Bioactive Terpenoids in Cannabis: An Overview Bioscience Research, 521-535 (Print ISSN:1811-9506). Accepted in Scopus (IFO.737)
  • Cannabis-derived ingredients: Trends for a promising future cosmetic BIOSCIENCE RESEARCH, 2021 18(4):2895-2912. Print ISSN: 1811-9506 Online ISSN: 2218-3973
  • 2010 Synthesize tungsten carbide from waste palm kernel shell by Intermittent Microwave heating (IMH) Fundamentals and Applications, SSR Technology, Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia
  • 2009 Nano-tungsten Carbide Supported on Carbon from Palm Kernel Shell In Remediation of Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC-12) 2009 International Conference on Computer Engineering and Technology
  • 2009 Nano-tungsten Carbide prepared from Palm Kernel Shell for catalytic Decomposition of Hydrazine Proceeding of the 2009 International Conference on Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering
  • 2004 Measurement of Uncertainty on Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) – IKM Buletin 2004 Institut Kimia Malaysia Bulletin

Awards

2019 - 2024 Internal Auditor for ISO/IEC 17025:2017, 2014 Chemistry Department of Johor - Staff Excellent Award, 2010-2018 Internal Auditor for American Society Crime Laboratory Director (ASCLD), 2009 Silver Medal “Nano-tungsten Carbide in remediation of Chlorofluocarbon (CFC)” sempena Malaysian Technology Expo (MTE) 2009, 2008 Golden Award for Poster presentation “Nano-tungsten Carbide prepared from waste kernel shell for remediation of Chlorofluocarbon (CFC) for safer Environment” - Seoul International Invention Fair 2009, 2004 Chemistry Department of Malaysia - Staff Excellent Award, 1993 Best student for PMR examination - Scott Paper Sdn Bhd

Timeline

Scientific Officer/Chemist

Chemistry Department of Malaysia
01.2000 - 01.2021

Lecturer

Kolej Negeri
01.1999 - 01.2000

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia - undefined

Bsc - Chemistry

University Putra Malaysia

Msc - Chemistry

University Technology Malaysia

Science Matriculation -

Kolej Yayasan Mara, Bunut Payung
SITI ZUBAIDAH BT HANAPI