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SYAFIZA ABD HASHIB

SYAFIZA ABD HASHIB

Senior Lecturer
43 Jalan Suakasih1/1, Bandar Tun Hussein Onn, 43200 Cheras, Selangor

Summary

Dynamic Lecturer with 15 years of teaching experience. Known for interesting lectures with helpful supporting materials and detail-oriented classroom management. Dedicated to contributing to a professional team in the higher education industry, my goal is to utilize my past experiences to drive academic excellence for the institution. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.


Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Lecturer

Universiti Teknologi MARA
01.2018 - Current


  • Developed, managed, and continuously reviewed courses aligned with academic objectives and evolving industry needs. Reviewed, updated, and maintained curriculum materials to ensure relevance, accuracy, and alignment with current academic standards
  • Demonstrated good research quality, related leadership and publishing activity, conducted individual and collaborative research projects, contributing to publications, securing competitive funding, and strengthening institutional research output.
  • Presented at academic conferences to elevate the institution’s visibility and expand professional networks as well as publication.
  • Evaluated student performance impartially through structured assessments and supervised teaching assistants where appropriate.
  • Applied innovative teaching methods and lesson plans to enhance learning outcomes and encourage active student participation.
  • Held substantive leadership and administrative roles within the faculty, contributing to strategic initiatives, academic development, and operational improvements. Served on various university committees, supporting initiatives aimed at enhancing overall institutional effectiveness.
  • Participated actively in university committees and professional development programs to stay current with academic and industry trends.
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework. Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning.
  • Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
  • Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.


Various Appointments

(UiTM, BEM, IChemE)
07.2009 - Current
  • April 2025 - Observer Team for Engineering Accreditation Department, Board of Engineers Malaysia.
  • 2023-Present : Technical Report Assessor and Interviewer for IChemE UK
  • Dec 2023 - Present - Comittee Member for Pemantauan Profesionalisme Pensyarah - (PRO-PENS)
  • 2009, 2014-2018 - Penilai, Anugerah Kualiti Naib Canselor (INQKA)
  • 2009-2018 - Head of Quality Assurance, Faculty of Chemical Engineering
  • 2009-2018 - Head of Internal Auditors, Faculty of Chemical Engineering


Professional Internship

Golden Ecosystem Sdn Bhd
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Undergone training as environmental impact assessment (EIA) Consultant to provide expert assessment, designing process plant/equipment and advisory services matters pertaining to the management of environmental issues.
  • Being involved in EIA team on development of solid waste transfer station project, tin ore smelting and refining and scheduled waste recovery facility.
  • Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Utilized strong communication abilities during presentations which led to increased understanding among colleagues regarding project goals and objectives.

Lecturer

Universiti Teknologi MARA
07.2009 - 12.2017
  • Designed and delivered course syllabi, schedules, and reading lists across multiple subjects, ensuring effective student engagement and progress.
  • Developed, managed, and continuously reviewed courses aligned with academic objectives and evolving industry needs.
  • Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
  • Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
  • Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
  • Held leadership and administrative roles within the faculty, supporting strategic initiatives and operational improvements.
  • Evaluated student performance impartially through structured assessments and supervised teaching assistants where appropriate.

Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Project Engineer

KYOTOenergy Pte Ltd
03.2007 - 06.2009
  • Company Overview: Environmental Consultancy (GHG Mitigation Projects)
  • Developed and implemented Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Project (Article 12, Kyoto Protocol) inclusive of preparation of Project Design Document (PDD), obtaining Letter of Approval from Malaysia Designated National Authority (DNA) for project registration.
  • Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
  • Coordination of CDM aspects between the client, project auditor, Malaysia DNA and CDM Executive Board, UNFCCC.
  • Responsible for project planning, execution and monitoring to ensure generation of Certified Emission Reductions (CERs).
  • Environmental Consultancy (GHG Mitigation Projects)
  • Area of specialization - Organic fertilizer(composting) and biogas recovery from Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) and Renewable Energy (Biomass boiler).
  • Accomplishment: Registration of the first CDM co-composting project in Malaysia, Registration of biomass boiler in glove manufacturing project in Malaysia, Registration of biogas recovery from POME project.

Head of Quality Assurance (Academic)

Universiti Kuala Lumpur (MICET)
07.2005 - 03.2007
  • Led and managed all academic quality assurance activities, with a primary focus on securing and maintaining MQA accreditation for academic programs.
  • Coordinated the preparation, submission, and continuous updates of accreditation documents, self-assessment reports, and curriculum review documentation in compliance with MQA standards.
  • Developed internal quality assurance frameworks and monitored the implementation of academic policies to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
  • Liaised with MQA officers, external assessors, and academic departments to facilitate accreditation audits, site visits, and program evaluations.
  • Conducted internal audits, academic performance reviews, and gap analyses to support strategic academic development.
  • Provided guidance and training to academic staff on quality assurance processes, standards, and best practices.
  • Led curriculum development and review activities to align academic offerings with national standards and industry needs.
  • Ensured continuous monitoring and improvement of teaching, learning, and assessment practices across all academic programs.
  • Contributed to institutional strategic planning through quality assurance data analysis, reporting, and recommendations.
  • Represented the institution in external meetings and engagements related to academic quality assurance and accreditation matters

Training Executive (Plant Operation)

ICI Paints (M) Sdn Bhd
12.2004 - 07.2005
  • Led comprehensive Training Needs Analysis (TNA) specifically for plant operators, identifying skill gaps critical to operational excellence.
  • Designed and delivered targeted training programs to upskill plant operators in technical, safety, and process control competencies.
  • Managed HRDF funding applications and claims, successfully securing grants while ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Developed structured competency frameworks to align plant operator training with production goals and safety standards.
  • Coordinated with external providers and internal experts to deliver high-impact technical training sessions.
  • Monitored and evaluated training effectiveness through performance assessments and feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Maintained detailed training records to support HRDF audits, internal quality assurance, and operational reporting.
  • Fostered a strong learning culture among plant operators, driving workforce capability, operational efficiency, and engagement.
  • Delivered targeted leadership development workshops for high-potential employees, grooming them for future management roles.

Quality Assurance Engineer

Johan Ceramics Berhad
08.2000 - 11.2004
  • Company Overview: Manufacturing of ceramic glazed floor and wall tiles.
  • Isolated defects by providing conditions of reproducibility to Engineering teams.
  • Led a distributed team of three Quality Assurance (QA) Supervisors and 20 Operators.
  • Implementation & maintain QMS ISO9000 and product certification.
  • Plan, Implementation and conduct Internal Quality Audit (IQA).
  • Plan, Measuring & Record of Internal and External Equipment Calibration.
  • Document Control & Process Improvement Study.
  • Secretary of Safety & Health Committee Safety as required under Seksyen 30, OSHA Act 1994.
  • Experience and accomplishment: Energy efficiency study on wall tiles firing process.
  • Completed task force on reduction of floor tiles crack problem.
  • Managing customer complaint via order tracking system.
  • Implementation of statistical process control in daily quality assurance checking.
  • Plan and implement of yearly Safety & Health Activities which involved of Emergency Response Team & First Aider Team development & training, Safety Briefings & Training, Fire Drill, SHE Campaign, Recycle Campaign and Monthly Safety.
  • Certification up-grading for MS ISO 9002: 1994 to MS ISO 9001:2000 in the year 2002.
  • Development of Strategic Leadership Program for Supervisors; An In-house certification and training program to develop Line Supervisor.
  • Start-up of Quality Control Circles (QCC) activities with initially four groups. The program successfully continued until the development of 11 active groups and two in-house conventions was successfully conducted.
  • Development of 'Safety Leader' for operatives, a rotational (quarterly) basis appointment, to ensure their involvement in the Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Committee.
  • Manufacturing of ceramic glazed floor and wall tiles.

Education

PhD Candidate - Chemical Engineering

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
Shah Alam
03.2018 - Current

Master of Environmental Engineering -

UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA
Serdang, Selangor
04.2001 - 02.2008

Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) Hons -

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA
Johor
03-2000

Skills

  • Goal-driven
  • Dynamic leadership ability
  • Strong accountability
  • Detail-oriented
  • Collaborative team member
  • Strategic thinker with creativity
  • Effective project coordination
  • Operational leadership
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Effective communication

Memberships And Professional Affiliations

  • 2022, Professional Engineer (Chemical), Board of Engineers Malaysia
  • 2021, Chartered Engineer, Engineering Council, UK
  • 2021, Chartered Chemical Engineer, Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), UK
  • 2018, Graduate Technologist, Malaysian Board of Technologist
  • 2010, Graduate Engineer, Institution of Engineers (IEM) Malaysia
  • 2002, Graduate Engineer, Board of Engineers Malaysia

Research Activities

  • 2022-2024, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), RM76,000.00, Mass Transfer Mechanism of Microencapsulated Chlorogenic Acid Extraction Derived from Coffea Liberica Leaves Using Supercritical Fluid Extraction.
  • 2020-2023, Geran Penyelidikan GPK, RM20,000.00, Physicochemical Properties of Optimized Spray Dried Co-Powder Pineapple and Centella asiatica.
  • 2019-2022, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), RM61,000.00, Stickiness Reduction of C. Asiatica Assisted Encapsulation Matrix of Spray Dried Pineapple Powder
  • 2016-2018, Geran Penyelidikan Lestari, RM20,000.00, Preliminary Study On Physicochemical Properties Of Pineapple Mixed Spray Dried Powder.,
  • 2016-2018, Geran Penyelidikan Lestari, RM20,000.00, Degradation Kinetics of Antioxidant and Their Impacts on Colour and Moisture Content Of Bread Enhanced With Garcinia Mangostana Pericarp Powder.,
  • 2016-2020, Geran Penyelidikan Aras, RM20,000.00, Fostering Teaching and Learning of Chemical Engineering Courses Through Flipped Classroom Approach Member.,
  • 2016-2018, Geran Penyelidikan Lestari, RM20,000.00, Thermobiological Characterization of Pineapple Wastes in Vacuum-Synergised Microwave Extraction.
  • 2014-2017, Research Development Grant Scheme (RAGS), RM70,000.00, Kinetics And Growth of Cocrystallization of Ibuprofen and Amino Acid Coformers.
  • 2014-2018, Research Development Grant Scheme (RAGS), RM80,000.00, Suspension Equilibrium and Drying Rate of Dairy-Fruit Fiber Products in A Spray Dryer.
  • 2012-2014, Research Development Grant Scheme (RAGS), RM60,000.00, Measure Of Crystallinity Disorder in Cryogenic Milling., 2012-2015, Research Development Grant Scheme (RAGS), RM65,000.00, Electrospray Self-Assembly Nanoparticles.
  • 2012-2015, Exploratory Research Grant Scheme (ERGS), RM50,000.00, Removal Of Sorpted Arsenic onto Iron Oxides Particles Using Electrophoretic Deposition (EPD) Technique.
  • 2012-2014, Geran Penyelidikan RIF, RM10,000.00, Investigation On Crystal Disorder of High Value-Added Chemicals from Milling Process 2012-2014, Geran Penyelidikan RIF, RM10,000.00, Photocatalytic Degradation Kinetic of Nitrogen Oxide Gas.
  • 2011-2014, Dana Kecemerlangan UiTM, RM10,000.00, Optimum Growth Condition of Rhizopus Oryzae for The Maximum Yield of Lactic Acid from Fresh Cassava.


Awards

  • National E-Content Development EconDev 2019 (UITM), MOOC for Food Preservation Technology. Best Category Award & Gold Medal.
  • Innovation in Teaching and Learning Competition (INTELEC 2020), Padlet & QR Code as Tools in Treasure Hunt Games. Gold Medal.
  • International Tinker Innovation & Entrepreneurship Challenge (I-TIEC 2019), Pineapple Infused Tablet. Gold Medal.
  • Invention, Innovation and Design Exposition (IIDEX 2019), Gamification as Fun and Interactive T&L Approach for Engineering Courses UITM. Gold Medal.
  • Invention, Innovation and Design Exposition (IIDEX 2019), Revolutionized Tamarind Powder. Silver Medal.
  • Invention, Innovation and Design Exposition (IIDEX 2015), Fibre Enriched Milk Tablet. Silver Medal.
  • International Exhibition on Research, Invention, Innovation and Design 2014 (RIID 2014), Bread Towards Functional Food: Enrichment with Garcinia Mangostana Pericarp. Gold Medal.
  • International Exhibition on Research, Invention, Innovation and Design 2014 (RIID 2014), Preservation of Ananas Comosus via Maltodextrin Addition and Inlet Temperature Adjustment in Spray Drying. Bronze Medal.
  • International Exhibition on Research, Invention, Innovation and Design 2014 (RIID 2014), Deposition Behavior of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles During Electrophoretic Deposition. Bronze Medal.
  • Invention, Innovation and Design Exposition 2014 (IIDEX 2014), Khaya Senegalenesis: Natural Oil Adsorbent for Produced Water Treatment. Silver Medal.

Publications

  • Moisture sorption isotherm and thermodynamic properties of Centella asiatica L. (CAL) powder, MD Azhar, S Abd Hashib, UK Ibrahim, NA Md Zaki, N Ahmad Zamanhuri, Chemical Engineering Communications, 208, 4, 573-582, 2021
  • Development of carrier material for food applications in spray drying technology: An overview, MD Azhar, S Abd Hashib, UK Ibrahim, N Abd Rahman, Materials Today: Proceedings, 47, 1371-1375, 2021
  • Total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of Pandanus amaryllifolius by soaking and microwave-assisted extraction, NAM Zaki, S Abd Hashib, UK Ibrahim, PANA Bakhtiar, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 778, 1, 2020
  • Antimicrobial properties and sensory evaluation of bread enriched with green coffee beans (GCB), UK Ibrahim, M Si-Hien, MUH Suzihaque, SA Hashib, SFA Karim, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 736, 6, 062018, 2020
  • Effect of baking conditions on the physical properties of bread incorporated with green coffee beans (GCB), UK Ibrahim, NAA Rahman, MUH Suzihaque, SA Hashib, RAA Aziz, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 736, 6, 062019, 2020
  • The Effect of maltodextrin concentration and inlet air temperature on spray dried Centella asiatica L. powder, MD Azhar, UK Ibrahim, NAM Zaki, SA Hashib, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 736, 3, 032017, 2020
  • Microencapsulation of Xanthone extracted from Garcinia Mangostana pericarp using freeze drying, UK Ibrahim, TA Jerry, SNS Maqsood ul-Haque, S Abd Hashib, Malaysian Journal of Chemical Engineering and Technology (MJCET), 2, 57-62, 2019
  • The Comparison of Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Fresh Pineapple and Pineapple Powder, S Abd Hashib, UK Ibrahim, A Yahya, N Abd Rahman, Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology, 2019
  • Comparison of charantin extract from Momordica charantia using modified supercritical carbon dioxide and soxhlet extraction method, AS Zaini, NA Aris, NR Putra, S Abd Hashib, MJ Kamaruddin, Z Idham, Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, 14, 4, 462-466, 2018
  • Formation of sol gel dried droplets of carbon doped titanium dioxide (TiO2) at low temperature via electrospraying, SU Halimi, S Abd Hashib, NFA Bakar, SN Ismail, MN Naim, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 358, 1, 012048, 2018
  • Optimization of Bread Enriched with Garcinia mangostana Pericarp Powder, UK Ibrahim, RM Salleh, SNS Maqsood-ul-Hague, S Abd Hashib, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 358, 1, 012041, 2018
  • Influence sample sizing of citrus hystrix essential oil from hydrodistillation extraction, A Yahya, I Amadi, SA Hashib, FA Mustapha, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 334, 1, 012065, 2018
  • Effect of maltodextrin concentration and slurry temperature on pineapple powder using ultrasonic spray dryer, N Sukri, SA Hashib, NA Rahman, CM Hasfalina, M Abdulsalam, Food Research Journal, 2018
  • Application of Empirical Peleg Model to Study the Water Adsorption of Full Cream Milk in Drying Process, S Abd Hashib, H Rosli, MUH Suzihaque, NAM Zaki, UK Ibrahim, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 206, 1, 012037, 2017
  • Local fruit wastes as a potential source of natural antioxidant: an overview, UK Ibrahim, N. Kamarrudin, MUH Suzihaque, S Abd Hashib, IOP conference series: materials science and engineering, 206, 1, 012040, 2017
  • Antioxidant determination of fiber-enriched milk powder, MU Suzihaque, UK Ibrahim, SA Hashib, NASM Asri, Advanced Science Letters, 23, 5, 3897-3902, 2017
  • Effect of radiation heat on the chemical and physical properties of bread enhanced with Garcinia mangostana pericarp powder, UK Ibrahim, RM Salleh, MUH Suzihaque, S Abd Hashib, Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 195, 2652-2659, 2015
  • Effect of inlet temperature on pineapple powder and banana milk powder, MUH Suzihaque, S Abd Hashib, UK Ibrahim, Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 195, 2829-2838, 2015
  • Effect of slurry concentration and inlet temperature towards glass temperature of spray dried pineapple powder, S Abd Hashib, N Abd Rahman, MUH Suzihaque, UK Ibrahim, NE Hanif, Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 195, 2660-2667, 2015
  • Chemical Compound Evaluation of Polylactic Acid from L (+)-Lactic Acid Monomer Obtained through Cassava Fermentation by Rhizopus oryzae, WNA Wan Daud, AA Ishak, S Abd Hashib, MN Mohd Rodhi, Advanced Materials Research, 1113, 523-527, 2014
  • Screening for Ibuprofen-Sachharin Co-Crystal Formation in Wet Milling, S Abd Hashib, N Anuar, N Jamburi, NF Ahmad, S Abd Rahim, Applied Mechanics and Materials, 754, 1002-1006, 2014
  • Electrospray deposition of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles, SU Halimi, NFA Bakar, SN Ismail, SA Hashib, MN Naim, AIP Conference Proceedings, 1586, 1, 57-62, 2014
  • Electrospray deposition of TiO2 on a carbon substrate: Effect of flowrate, electrostatic voltage, and concentration of suspension, AH Syafiza, MSA Puteri, MH Azizi, 2013 IEEE Business Engineering and Industrial Applications Colloquium (BEIAC), 2013
  • Sustainable development and CDM projects in the Palm Oil Industry in Malaysia, M Buron, SA Hashib, M Frappe, E Ghennam, MPOB International Palm Oil Congress 2007 (PIPOC 2007), 2007

Career Goal

Result oriented, Leadership charisma, Sense of responsibility, Attentive to details, Dynamic team player, Resourceful and creative, Project planning, management & coordination skills., Structured Problem-Solving skills., Excellent in team development, leadership and partnership., Excellent communication and collaboration skill.

Timeline

Professional Internship

Golden Ecosystem Sdn Bhd
08.2018 - 07.2019

PhD Candidate - Chemical Engineering

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
03.2018 - Current

Senior Lecturer

Universiti Teknologi MARA
01.2018 - Current

Various Appointments

(UiTM, BEM, IChemE)
07.2009 - Current

Lecturer

Universiti Teknologi MARA
07.2009 - 12.2017

Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Project Engineer

KYOTOenergy Pte Ltd
03.2007 - 06.2009

Head of Quality Assurance (Academic)

Universiti Kuala Lumpur (MICET)
07.2005 - 03.2007

Training Executive (Plant Operation)

ICI Paints (M) Sdn Bhd
12.2004 - 07.2005

Master of Environmental Engineering -

UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA
04.2001 - 02.2008

Quality Assurance Engineer

Johan Ceramics Berhad
08.2000 - 11.2004

Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) Hons -

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA

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