Research Projects
Exploring innovative solutions in hydrochemistry
Investigation on the Co-Occurrence of Microplastics (MPs) and Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs) and Potential Risk Towards Aquatic Organisms in Selangor River Basin
Ongoing2024 - 2027
RM 184,000·Fundamental Research Grant, Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia
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Development of Methodological Risk Assessment and Toxicity Assessment of Marine Microalgae for Biofuel Production
Ongoing2025 - 2026
RM 485,000·Industrial Grant with Petronas Research Sdn. Bhd. (PRSB)
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Endocrine disrupting compound (EDCs) ecotoxicology and pathway assessment in tropical freshwater ecosystem
Completed2023 - 2025
RM 98,000·Geran Putra Inisiatif (GPI)
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Occurrence and risk assessment of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under naturogenic and anthropogenic conditions employing species sensitivity distributions in urban tropical surface water
Completed2023 - 2023
KRW 11,000,000·International Environmental Research Institute (EIRI) Research Grant
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Profiling endocrine disrupting compounds in Malaysian river water
Completed2021 - 2023
RM 700,000·Research Project RMK-12 NAHRIM, Ministry of Environment and Water Malaysia
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Seasonal Variation of microplastics in urban tropical surface water and the associated risks
Completed2022 - 2022
KRW 13,000,000·International Environmental Research Institute (EIRI) Research Grant
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Fabrication of calcium based Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) incorporated with titanium and iron for the removal of contaminants of emerging concern from aqueous solution
Completed2019 - 2022
Fundamental Research Grant, Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia
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Adverse Outcome Pathway for Ecotoxicology and Risk Assessment of Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Tropical Freshwater Ecosystem
Completed2021 - 2021
KRW 17,000,000·International Environmental Research Institute (EIRI) Research Grant
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Green Metal Organic Framework (MOF) for sustainable water purification
Completed2020 - 2020
KRW 20,000,000·International Environmental Research Institute (EIRI) Research Grant
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Occurrence, fate and risks assessment of pharmaceuticals and hormones in urban river Malaysia
Completed2017 - 2019
RM 50,000·Geran Putra-Inisiatif Putra Siswazah, Universiti Putra Malaysia
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Application of holistic and dynamic environmental forensics approach in tracing simvastatin, ciprofloxacin and atorvastatin in urban drinking water system
Completed2017 - 2019
RM 25,000·Geran Putra-Inisiatif Putra Siswazah, Universiti Putra Malaysia
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Monitoring of pharmaceuticals and hormones in drinking water system using holistic environmental forensics approach
Completed2018 - 2018
KRW 20,000,000·UNU & GIST Joint Programme on Science & Technology for Sustainability
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Adsoprtionof17a-Ethynilestradiol (EE2) as Endocrine Disrupting Compounds (EDCs) from Aqueous Solution TiO2 PhotocatlystsIncorporated with Dead Calcareous Skeleton
Completed2016 - 2018
RM 20,000·Geran Putra-Inisiatif Putra Siswazah, Universiti Putra Malaysia
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Removal of Endocrine Disrupting Compounds (EDCs) from Aqueous Solution using Marine Carbonate Residues to be Applied in Water Supply Treatment Facilities
Completed2015 - 2017
RM 80,200·Fundamental Research Grant, Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia
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Risk assessment for selected organic contaminants in Malaysian Riverine and Estuarine Ecosystems
Completed2015 - 2017
RM 20,000·Geran Putra-Inisiatif Putra Siswazah, Universiti Putra Malaysia
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Environmental Forensics Investigation on the detection of Endocrine Disrupting Compounds in Revierine Waters of Langat River Basin, Malaysia
Completed2016 - 2017
Y 300,000·KURITA Water and Environment Foundation, Japan
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Water Availability and Food Security Challenges Under Climate Change
Completed2016 - 2017
Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA)
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Pathway and Risk Assessment of Endocrine Disrupting Compounds (EDCs) in Riverine Ecosystems of Langat and Klang River Basins, Malaysi
Completed2016 - 2016
KRW 20,000,000·UNU & GIST Joint Programme on Science & Technology for Sustainability
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Estrogenic Pollution Index for Estuary Ecosystem Health Using Environmental Forensics Approaches
Completed2013 - 2016
RM 80,000·Exploratory Research Grant, Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia
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Development Of Chemical Pollutants Database and Indices of Riverine Ecosystems
Completed2013 - 2016
RM 100,000·Geran Putra-Inisiatif Putra Siswazah, Universiti Putra Malaysia
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Monitoring and Risk Assessment of Emerging Contaminants in Riverine Ecosystem of Greater Kuala Lumpur and Klang Valley, Malaysia
Completed2015 - 2015
KRW 20,000,000·UNU & GIST Joint Programme on Science & Technology for Sustainability
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Diesel Fuel Fingerprinting and Source Identification of the Spillage in Peninsular Malaysia
Completed2012 - 2015
RM 152,000·Research University Grants Scheme, Universiti Putra Malaysia
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Development of Stabilizing Agent for Heavy Metals Removal in Water Treatment Application Using Modified and Unmodified Calcareous Skeletons
Completed2012 - 2014
RM 15,000 ·Research University Grants Scheme, Universiti Putra Malaysia
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Development of Cost Effective and Commercialization Water Treatment Technique by Using Calcareous Skeleton Stabilizing Agent: Potential Application in Attenuation of Toxic Metals
Completed2012 - 2014
RM 66,000 ·ScienceFund, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), Malaysia
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Potential Health Risk Assessment (Cancer And Non-Cancer Risks) of Urban Soils Using Heavy Metal Concentrations in Klang District, Malaysia: Applicability of An In Vitro Digestion Model
Completed2012 - 2014
RM 29,400 ·Research University Grants Scheme, Universiti Putra Malaysia
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Development of Mercury Pollution Index and Speciation Databases in Coastal Area by Integration of Monitoring, Analytical and Modeling Approaches
Completed2011 - 2014
RM 110,000·Fundamental Research Grant, Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia
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Assessment of Aquifer Vulnerability in Small Islands in Terengganu, Malaysia Using Geographic Information System
Completed2010 - 2012
RM 40,000·Fundamental Research Grant, Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia
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Application of Hydrochemical Speciation Modelling to Study and Profiling Toxic Elements Behavior in Polluted Rivers Water
Completed2011 - 2012
RM 15,000·Research University Grants Scheme, Universiti Putra Malaysia
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Development of Novel Treatment Techniques for Suspended Solids Pollution by Using Bioflocculant Produced by Bacteria: Potential Application in a Sediment Traps
Completed2010 - 2012
RM 41,600·Fundamental Research Grant, Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia
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Assessing the Concentration and Toxicity of Dissolved Metals of Mangrove Water and Surface Sediment, Kota Marudu, Sabah
Completed2010 - 2012
RM 30,000·Research University Grants Scheme, Universiti Putra Malaysia
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A study on Heavy Metals Distribution in Mangrove Water, Sediment and Mollusk of Kota Marudu, Sabah, Malaysia
Completed2010 - 2011
~RM 34,000·TWAS-COMSTECH-UNESCO
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Simulation of the Evolution of Hydrochemistry in the Small Tropical Island Aquifer
Completed2009 - 2011
RM 50,000·Fundamental Research Grant, Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia
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Integrating Socio-Economics Variables Into Hydro-Geological And Water Contamination Risk Assessement In Selangor River Basin
Malaysia Research University Network (MRUN)
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