•Research and development of green products (formulate, design, monitor and execute)•New products trial run/products localization•Sample/products analysis (physical and chemical characterization, performance evaluation)•Complying ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 17025 (A committee member of internal auditors and legal team)•Liaise with sales/marketing personnel or customer concerning on customer’s needs for their product application•Develop and set up a new test… Show more •Research and development of green products (formulate, design, monitor and execute)•New products trial run/products localization•Sample/products analysis (physical and chemical characterization, performance evaluation)•Complying ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 17025 (A committee member of internal auditors and legal team)•Liaise with sales/marketing personnel or customer concerning on customer’s needs for their product application•Develop and set up a new test for various testing/process as per project or customer requirement•Perform a technical assessment of samples using analytical, material characterization and mechanical performance evaluation instruments such as:Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscope (FT-IR), Thermogravimetry Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), Melt Flow Indexer (MFI), Instron Tensile/ Impact/ Flexural Test Station, Notched/Unnotched Impact Testing etc.•Perform pilot scale trials of research formulations that involves multiple feed twin-screw extrusion compounding process and injection molding. Show less

Professional Training:Industrial Hygiene Technician 2 (Inspection, Testing and Examination of Engineering Control Equipment) at NIOSH Malaysia Headquarters, Bangi [24-28 November 2014](Examination Status : Paper 1 - Passed; Paper 2 - pending; Paper 3 - Passed)Job Scope:To liaise with customer on the monitoring work schedules and provide consultancy services in relation to environmental, safety and health.To conduct chemical exposure monitoring, noise exposure… Show more Professional Training:Industrial Hygiene Technician 2 (Inspection, Testing and Examination of Engineering Control Equipment) at NIOSH Malaysia Headquarters, Bangi [24-28 November 2014](Examination Status : Paper 1 - Passed; Paper 2 - pending; Paper 3 - Passed)Job Scope:To liaise with customer on the monitoring work schedules and provide consultancy services in relation to environmental, safety and health.To conduct chemical exposure monitoring, noise exposure monitoring, and local exhaust ventilation inspection (such as LEV) and indoor air quality monitoring at customer's site in compliance to USECHH, OSHA, Factory and Machinery Act legislations.To conduct presentation on assessment and monitoring report's findings for management and safety & health committee in customer site. To prepare relevant method of analysis/ work procedure/ work instruction in accordance to ISO 14001 and MS ISO/IEC 17025To perform risk relevant environmental monitoring and write reports for legal compliance, particularly the Environmental Quality Act 1974 and company's ISO 14001:1) Environmental Quality (Clean Air) Regulations 2014-conduct air emission/ opacity monitoring for stack/chimney2) Planning Guidelines for Environmental Noise Limits and Control-Boundary Noise Monitoring3) Environmental Quality (Industrial Effluent) Regulations 2009-Waste water characteristic study for waste water treatment plan and conduct on site waste water sampling.To prepare comprehensive reports on the monitoring/assessment and present the findings.To perform Compressed Dry Air Monitoring in compliance with OSHA Grade D Standards and ISO 8573To supervise technicians and coordinate with other executives to achieve the common objectives of the company - To produce accurate, reliable and timely results. Show less

Guiding undergraduates and tutoring (Final year student projects and Mathematics)To supervise and provide guidance as well as tutorials to undergraduates in various academic work (final year projects, laboratory works)To conduct experimental works related to MSc research projects which include,1. Characterization of triglycerides from various vegetable oils through FTIR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR spectroscopy.2. To synthesize monoglycerides based on various vegetable oils by… Show more Guiding undergraduates and tutoring (Final year student projects and Mathematics)To supervise and provide guidance as well as tutorials to undergraduates in various academic work (final year projects, laboratory works)To conduct experimental works related to MSc research projects which include,1. Characterization of triglycerides from various vegetable oils through FTIR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR spectroscopy.2. To synthesize monoglycerides based on various vegetable oils by glycerolysis and characterized by FTIR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR spectroscopy.3. To synthesize novel polyols based on monoglycerides of different vegetable oils and confirmed with FTIR, 1H NMR and 13C NMR spectroscopy.4. To synthesize and characterize novel poly(alkyd-urethanes) by FTIR, 1H NMR and 13C NMR spectroscopy and further study included viscosity, solubility, iodine number testing, gel content, drying time test, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry analysis (DSC), crosshatch adhesion tests, impact strength, pencil hardness, chemical and water resistance. Publications:Novel poly(alkyd-urethane)s from vegetable oils: Synthesis and propertiesIndustrial Crops and Products (2.84 Impact Factor), Volume 52, January 2014, Pages 74-84 Jem Shan Ling, Issam Ahmed Mohammed, Arniza Ghazali, Melati Khairuddean Show less

Conducting novel polymer and resin synthesis and testings under supervision of Assoc Prof Dr Issam A. M.