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Curriculum Vitae 1. Personal Record

Name : Mohd Nordin Bin Adlan, PMP Sex : Male Citizenship : Malaysian Present Position : Professor Field of Specialisation : Dissolved air flotation, landfill design and leachate treatment,

water and wastewater engineering.

2. Education Record (College/Universities attended and Qualifications/Degrees obtained with dates)

College/University

Qualification Date

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Diploma in Civil Engineering August, 1976

Polytechnic of Central London

BSc in Civil Engineering July, 1980

Loughborough University of Technology

MSc in Water and Waste Engineering December 89

University of Newcastle PhD (Environmental Engineering) 8-5-98

3. Working Experience (Details of all previous positions and current position held with dates):-

Post Organisation/Department Dates 1.Contract Lecturer (Special Grade C, VK7) Teaching the following subjects: Undergraduate Level: Construction Management EAA483

Problems of Safety & Health; Implementation Guideline of Safety and Health

Integrated CE Design EAA493 Plumbing, water supply and sewerage design

Full time Master Student Water Supply Engineering EAP 581/4 2. Lecturer Teaching the following subjects: Principle of Solid Mechanic

VAB1043 (alone, start 21/7/08) Building Design and Construction

Technology VAB4233 (share) Solid Mechanics VBB1043 (share: ½

teaching load) start 19/1/09 Engineering Fluid Mechanics

VBB1063(share: ½ teaching load) start 19/1/09

School of Civil Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia Week 13 and 14 (6 hours) 6 hours 21 hours lecture Civil Engineering Department Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS 2 hours/week teaching, 3x2 hours/week tutorials 2 hours/week teaching, 2x2 hours/week tutorials 2 hours/week teaching, 3x2 hours/week tutorials 2 hours/week teaching, 2x2 hours/week tutorials

1st July 2009 to date 6th July 2009 Semester. 6th July 2009 Semester 16th June 2008 to 30th June 2009 July Semester 2008/09 1st half of July Sem. 08/09 January Sem. 2009 January Sem. 2009

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Editor in chief for the proposed postgraduate journal 3. Principal 4. Lecturer in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering. Teaching of the following subjects from 1991 to 1994: Fluid Mechanics (EAH 222/3) Hydraulic (EAH 223/3) Engineering Hydrology (EAH 321/4) Public Health Engineering I (EAH

311/3) Construction Methods and

Management (EAA 482/4) Engineering Building Services (EAA

471/3) Engineering Design II (EAA 461/4) Teaching of the following subjects from June 1998: Full time student: Environmental Engineering (EAP

212/3) Course leader Hydraulic Design (EAH 326/3) Fluid Mechanics for civil engineer

(EAH221/3) Course leader Water supply and treatment

(EAP215/3) Course leader Note: change in course title

Distant learning student Environmental Engineering I (JAP

311/3) Course leader – 1999/2000. Public Health Engineering (JAH

312/3) Course leader – 1999/2000 Environmental Engineering I (JAP

311/3) Course leader – 1999/2000, 2000/01

Fluid Mechanics for Civil Engineer Course leader – 1999/2000, 2000/01

Full time Master Student Water Supply Engineering (EMV

511), From 2004/05 EAP 581/4 course leader

Environmental Impact Assessment

(EAA503/4) Part time lecturer: Water System Engineering. (Petronas

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS Perunding Maju Reka School of Civil Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia Note: 3 hours per week teaching Note: 2 hours per week teaching Note: 1 hours per week teaching Note: 1.5 hours per week teaching Note: 3 hours per week teaching Note: 3 hours per week teaching Note: 2 hours per week teaching Note: 2 hours per week teaching Note:0.5 hour per week teaching Note: 1.5 hours per week teaching Note: 2.5 hours per week teaching Note: 1.5 hours per week teaching Note: 1.5 hours per week teaching Note: 1.5 hours per week teaching Note: 1.5 hours per week teaching Note: 2.5 hours per week teaching Note: 1.5 hours per week teaching Note:3 hours per week teaching

6/3/09 3/4/08 to June 08 1-10-91 up to 2/4/2008 1998/99 and 1999/2000 1998/99 1999/2000, 2000/01, 2001/02 2000/01 to 2/4/2008 1998/99 1999/2000 1999/2000 1999/2000 1999/2000 2000/01 1999/2000, 2000/01, 2004/05, 2005/06 1999/2000 2000/01, 2004/05 2001

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University of Technology) Hydraulics (Petronas University of

Technology) Fluid Mechanics for Civil

Engineering (Open University Malaysia)

Civil Engineering Material (Open

University Malaysia) Introduction to Project Management Environmental Management Co-ordinator for Practical and Industrial Training at the School of Civil Engineering Responsible for the following works in Practical Training 1: (1) Prepare teaching materials on civil engineering plans, implementation of contract, project co-ordination and development for Practical Training to first year students for the whole schools of engineering. (2) Prepare a duty list for the lectures, teaching schedules and list of students from different schools of engineering to attend lectures at different dates during Semester break. (3) Booking of lecture room and prepare the required teaching equipment. (4) Monitor the implementation of lectures, student attendance and also giving lectures in accordance to the duty list. Responsible for the following works in Practical Training II: (1) Calling a committee meeting which represented by various group in civil engineering namely water resources, environment, geotechnics, structures and traffic and highway engineering. The objective is to identify the type of mini-project to be given to second year students in civil engineering only. (2) Distribute the allocation fund for mini-project after getting approval from the Dean. (3) Prepare and distribute the list of students for the practical training which include the training schedule. (4) Monitor the implementation of the whole training in terms of lectures and participation from the students. (5) Attend complaints and enquiries from the students.

Note: 3 hours per week teaching Note: 10 hours lecture per semester Note: 10 hours lecture per semester Note: 10 hours lecture per semester Note: 10 hours lecture per semester School of Civil Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia

2002, 2003 2005, 2006 2006 2007 2007, 2008

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From 2001/02, the name for Practical Training was replaced to Engineering Practice Responsible for the following works in Industrial Training: (1) Assist the students to get placement in the government and private bodies (a recommendation letter is normally given to each student to be accompanied with their application) 5. Programme Chairman, Water Resources and Environmental Engineering. Responsible for the development of all the courses relating to water resources and environmental engineering. Other duties include development of laboratory facilities and research works by establishing a collaboration with the University of Newcastle upon Tyne.

School of Civil Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

1992/93

6. District Manager. Responsible for the following works: (a) Managing and administrating of department's financial, property and staff. (b) Supervision of water supply project for Felda Lepang-Nenering. (c) Planning and implementing other water supply projects in the district. This includes investigation on new water source in term of quantity and quality. (d) Maintenance of water treatment plants and distribution system. (e) Other duties include a member of the District Development and Security Committee and an Ex-officio member of the Grik Local Council which carry the responsibility of advising the District Office, other departments, members of Parliament and State Assembly from the District of Hulu Perak on matters of public concern or anything which could improve the socioeconomic status of the area. In term of General Election in 1990, became a polling station officer for Selat Pagar in Lenggong.

Lembaga Air Perak (Perak Water Board)

15-10-89 to 30-9-91

7. Senior Engineer (Project development). Responsible for the coordination and implementation of the following projects:

Jabatan Bekalan Air Negeri Perak (Perak Water Supply Department)

1-4-84 to 31-8-88

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(a) Perak Selatan Water Supply Scheme with a total project cost RM100 million. Involved with the construction of water treatment plant with a capacity of 139 mld, intake works, pumping station, construction of reservoirs, quarters and pipe laying works. (b) Improvement of Taiping Water Supply (RM16 million). Involved with the construction of a dam at Air Kuning, intake works, water treatment plant and pipe laying works. (c) Trong/Matang Water Supply Scheme (RM18 million). Involved with the construction of road to the intake, water treatment works, elevated water tanks and pipe laying works. (d) Kemunting Water Supply Scheme (RM7 million). Involved withe the construction of intake works, water treatment plant, contruction of elevated water tanks and pipe laying works. (e) Improvement of Selama Water Supply (RM2 million). Involved with the feasibility studies. (f) Other duties include attending site meetings, preparation of annual allocation for water supply development projects in the State of Perak, preparation of progress reports for all the contracts involve in the above water supply schemes, processing of progress payments for contractors and consultants, commissioning of water treatment plants, final measurement of works involved in every contract, preparation of completion certificate, designing of suction tank for Police Field Force Camp at Bidor, and attending meetings at state level to represent the director of the department when necessary. 8. Trainee Engineer Trained in various fields which include tunneling for the construction of Seoul underground rail system, road construction for the 88 Olympic Expressway, installation of sand-drained at a coastal site for Kwang Yang Steel Works and construction of reservoir for public water supply.

Samsung Construction Company Ltd. Seoul, South Korea.

1-6-83 to March 84

9. Civil Engineer Responsible for the preparation of bill of quantities, specification, tender table document, designing and supervision of water supply projects. Other duties include:

JKR Waterworks 1-8-80 to March 84

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(a) Planning and implementation of rural water supply schemes for the District of Kinta. Planning works involve demand forecasting with respect to population growth, network analysis of the existing and future pipelines system and identification of possible augmentation of resource for future water supply. Implementation works include carrying out surveying works, estimation and ordering of pipes, fittings and specials, supervision for pipe laying, carrying out pressure and leakage tests, final measurements and preparation of progress and final payments. (b) Planning, site investigation and implementation of Greater Ipoh Water Supply Scheme. (c) Estimation of annual allocation(fund) for water supply projects in the District of Kinta. 10. Technical Assistant. Responsible to carry out surveying works which include setting out road alignment, circular and transition curves, leveling for cut and fill, final formation and rock blasting.

JKR Segamat/Kuantan Highway Project.

April 76 to August 77

11. Technical Adviser for the Proposed Hotel development Consists of 293 Rooms (3 & 4 Stars Class), 33 Rooms 5 Star Chalets, Banquet Hall, Club House, Water Theme Park and Other Associated Facilities and Associated Works on Parts of Lot No: 8729, Mukim 06, Daerah Seberang Perai Utara, P. Pinang for Messr. Unit Terbilang Sdn Bhd. Project cost: RM130 million.

ABH Mega Sdn Bhd, P.Pinang.

May 2006 to June 2007

4. Awards/Scholarship and Membership:-

Items Dates (1) Scholarship by Antah Biwater and Biwater UK to study Master degree at Loughborough University of Technology.

1988/89

(2) Grant awarded by Severn Trent Water plc, through University of Newcastle Upon Tyne to carry out research works at dissolved air flotation plants of Severn Trent Water. The research works formed part of the PhD thesis.

95 to 1997

(3) Grant awarded under Samsung Foundation for Overseas Training Scheme to do on job training in South Korea.

1983/84

(4) Scholarship awarded by Public Service Department of Malaysia to study BSc in civil engineering at the Polytechnic of Central London.

1977-1980

(5) Scholarship awarded by Public Service Department of Malaysia to 1972-1976

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study Diploma in civil engineering at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (6) Corporate Member, Institution of Engineers, Malaysia.

20-1-86 to July 99

(7) Fellow, Institution of Engineers, Malaysia.

August 99 to now

(8) Professional Engineer, Board of Engineer Malaysia. 31-5-86 to now (9) Student member International Association on Water Quality, UK. 1996 to now (10) Member of Malaysian Association National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (MANCID)

1999 to now

(11) Member, of Malaysia Water Association. June 99 to now (12) Silver medal award for the invention of Leachate Treatment at the International Invention, Innovation, Industrial Design & Technology Exhibition, Sunway Pyramid, Kuala Lumpur

2003

(13) Council member, Institution of Engineers Malaysia, Perak Branch 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 (14) Editor, Annual Bulletin, Institution of Engineers Malaysia, Perak Branch

2004, 2005

(15) Bronze Medal for the invention of ‘Roughing Filter for Water Supply to Orang Asli Settlement’, Expo Science, Technology & Innovation 2004, Putra World Trade Centre, 27-29th August 2004. (16) Excellent Service Award for 2004 (Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang) by Universiti Sains Malaysia (Note: only 5% of the academic staff will be given this award each year). (17) Gold Medal for the invention of air injection nozzle for solid-liquid separation using dissolved air flotation process at the 16th International Invention, Innovation, Industrial Design & Technology Exhibition, PWTC Kuala Lumpur. (18) Best Industrial Design Award at the 16th International Invention, Innovation, Industrial Design & Technology Exhibition, PWTC Kuala Lumpur. (19) Bronze medal for the invention of pilot plant for water clarification using dissolved air flotation process at the Malaysia Technology Expo 2006, PWTC Kuala Lumpur. (20) Bronze Medal for the invention of air injection nozzle for solid-liquid separation using dissolved air flotation process at the 34th International Exhibition, Inventions, New Techniques and Products, Geneva, 5 – 9th April 2006. (21) Chief Editor, Proceedings on “Selected Papers for the Third National Civil Engineering Conference”, published by USM Publisher in 2007 (22) Guest Editor, International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, Inderscience Publishers, Switzerland. (23) Bronze Medal for the invention of ZELIAC: A novel leachate treatment system at the International Exposition of Research and Invention of Institutions of Higher Learning 2007 (Pencipta 07), Kuala

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2007

2006/2007

2007

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Lumpur Convention Centre 10-12 Aigust, 2007. (24) Excellent Service Award for 2007 (Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang) by Universiti Sains Malaysia (Note: only 5% of the academic staff will be given this award each year). (25) Hall of Fame Award 2007 by Universiti Sains Malaysia for paper published in High Impact Factor Journal, Equatorial Hotel, Penang, 21 Mac 2008. (26) Gold Medal for the invention of ‘Novel absorbent for landfill leachate treatment’ at the Malaysia Technology EXPO 2008, PWTC Kuala Lumpur 21-23 February 2008. (27) Awarded ‘Darjah Paduka Mahkota Perak’ by His Royal Highness The Sultan of Perak commemorating His Majesty 80th Birthday on 19/4/08 at Iskandariah Palace, Kuala Kangsar. (28) Hall of Fame Award 2009 by Universiti Sains Malaysia for paper published in High Impact Factor Journal, Equatorial Hotel, Penang, 19 Mac 2010. (29) Biographical Record in Who’s Who in Science and Engineering, 11th Edition, 2011-2012, by The Marquis Who’s Who Publication Board. (30) Biographical Record in Who’s Who in Asia, 2nd Edition, 2012, by The Marquis Who’s Who Publication Board.

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2010

2011

2012

5. List of Research Projects Completed and in Progress with dates:-

(i) Completed: 1 (a) Title : Water resources study for the State of Perak in view of vision 2020. (b) Main Researchers : Dr Ir Hj Mohd Nordin Bin Adlan (Head), Dr Md Azlin Md Said (member),

Prof. O’Connell, et al., (Univ. of Newcastle) (member). (c) Started : May 1992. (d) Completed : April 1994. (e) Sponsors : ODA and USM short term grant. 2 (a) Title : A study on the use of natural starch as a coagulant for potable and waste

water treatment.(RM17,761.00) (b) Main Researchers : Dr Hamidi Abdul Aziz (Head) and Dr Ir Hj Mohd Nordin Bin Adlan. (c) Started : 1-12-98. (d) Completed : 30-11-99. (e) Sponsors : IRPA short term grant. 3 (a) Title : Optimisation of design data for heavy metals removal for media recycling and

metal’s recovery (RM14,400.00) (b) Main Researchers : Dr Hamidi Abdul Aziz (Head) and Dr Ir Hj Mohd Nordin Bin Adlan. (c) Started : Disember 2000. (d) Completed : 2002 (e) Sponsors : IRPA short term grant. 4 (a) Title :The use of natural polymer (natural starch) as an alternative coagulant and

coagulant aids in removing turbidity, nitrate, sulphate, chloride, and heavy metals from water and wastewater (RM244,998).

(b) Main Researchers : Dr. Hamidi Abdul Aziz (Head), Dr. Ir. Mohd. Nordin Adlan, Dr. Abdul Manan Dos Mohamad, Dr. Fadil Othman, Dr. Ir. Mohd. Omar Abdul Kadir, Dr. Azizan Aziz, Cik Mashitah Mat Don.

(c) Started : February 2000

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(d) Completed : January 2002 (e) Sponsors : IRPA Long Term Grant. 5 (a) Title : Development of appropriate empirical equation between flow rate

parameters and weir length.(RM19,052.00) (b) Main Researchers : Dr Ir Hj Mohd Nordin Bin Adlan (Head) and Dr Hamidi Abdul Aziz. (c) Started : 1-7-99. (d) Completed : 31-12-2000. (e) Sponsors : IRPA short term grant. 6 (a) Title :Development of a physico-chemical treatment system for a semi-aerobic

leachate from domestic solid waste landfill-case study at Pulau Burung Landfill Site (PBLS) (RM203,000).

(b) Main Researchers :Dr. Hamidi Abdul Aziz (Head), Dr. Mohd. Nordin Adlan, Dr. Faridah A.H. Asaari, Norhabsah Md Sabiani

(c) Started : October 2002 (d) Completed : October 2004 (e) Sponsors : IRPA Long Term Grant 7 (a)Title :Research on the odour and smell problem in Engineering Campus, USM.

(RM25,000) (b) Main Researchers : Dr. Hamidi Abdul Aziz (Head), Dr. Faridah A.H. Asaari, Dr. Mohd.

Nordin Adlan, (c) Started : September 2003 (d) Completed : September 2004 (e) Sponsors : Healthy Campus Program, USM. 8 (a)Title :Study on the rehabilitation of water quality for Tasik Harapan, Main

Campus, USM. (RM50,00) (b) Main Researchers PM Dr Ir Hj Mohd Nordin Bin Adlan (Head), Dr Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Dr

Faridah A.H. Asaari, Dr Mohd Sanusi S. Ahamad. (c) Started : 2003 (d) Completed : 2004 (e) Sponsors : Healthy Campus Program, USM. 9 (a)Title :Development of air appropriate air nozzle and pilot plant studies of

dissolved air flotation for water and wastewater clarification (RM245,800) (b) Main Researchers :PM Dr Ir Hj Mohd Nordin Bin Adlan (Head), Dr Hamidi Abdul Aziz. (c) Started : 1-10-2002 (d) Completed : 28-2-2006. (e) Sponsors : IRPA long term grant. 10 (a)Title :Study on the alternative nitrogen and phosphorus removal from canteen

wastewater for algae bloom (RM17,830.00) (b) Main Researchers :PM Dr Hamidi Abdul Aziz(Head), PM Dr Ir Hj Mohd Nordin Bin Adlan,

PM Dr Faridah A.H. Asaari and Dr. Mohamad Hasnain Isa (c) Started : 1-6-2003 (d) Completed : 31-5-2005 (e) Sponsors : USM Short Term Grant 11 (a)Title :Composting of municipal solid waste (RM19,568) (b) Main Researchers :Dr. Faridah A.H. Asaari (Head), Dr. Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Dr. Mohd.

Nordin Adlan, Dr. Mohamad Hasnain Isa. (c) Started : 1-10-2002 (d) Completed : 28-2-2006. (e) Sponsors : USM Short Term Grant.

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12 (a)Title :Study for an alternative removal technique for nitrogen and phosphorus removal from domestic wastewater for algal bloom control in oxidation ponds and lakes (RM152,000.00)

(b) Main Researchers :Dr. Faridah A.H. Asaari (Head), Dr. Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Dr. Mohd. Nordin Adlan, Dr. Mohamad Hasnain Isa

(c) Started : August 2005 (d) Completed : July 2007 (e) Sponsors : IRPA long term grant. 13 (a)Title :Development of sprayer nozzle of the saturator for dissolved air flotation

process (RM18,400.00) (b) Main Researchers :PM Ir Dr. Mohd. Nordin Adlan (Head), PM Dr Hamidi Abdul Aziz (c) Started : 1-10- 2005 (d) Completed : 30-9-2007 (e) Sponsors : USM Short Term Grant 14 (a)Title :A study on the use of dissolved air flotation for the treatment of low pH

water (RM16,780.00) (b) Main Researchers :PM Ir Dr. Mohd. Nordin Adlan (Head), PM Dr Hamidi Abdul Aziz (c) Started : 15th September 2006 (d) Completed : 14th September 2008 (e) Sponsors : USM Short Term Grant 15 (a)Title :Theoretical evaluation of municipal solid waste consolidation and

settlement in landfill (RM60,000.00) (b) Main Researchers :PM Dr Mohamad Razip Selamat (Head), PM Dr Hamidi Abdul Aziz, PM Ir

Dr. Mohd. Nordin Adlan (c) Started : 1st November 2006 (d) Completed : 31st October 2009 (e) Sponsors : USM FRGS 16 (a)Title :A study on the use of dissolved air flotation process for the treatment of

landfill leachate (RM249,296.00) (b) Main Researchers :PM Ir Dr. Mohd. Nordin Adlan (Head), PM Dr Hamidi Abdul Aziz (c) Started : 1st December 2006 (d) Completed : 1st November 2008 (e) Sponsors : eScience Fund (Project No. 03-01-05-SF0099) 17 (a)Title :Development of a new material for municipal solid waste leachate

treatment – case study at Pulau Burung Landfill (RM187,095.00) (b) Main Researchers : PM Dr Hamidi Abdul Aziz (Head), Dr Kamal Shah Ariffin, Dr Megat

Azmi Megat Johari, PM Ir Dr. Mohd. Nordin Adlan (c) Started : 1st December 2006 (d) Completed : 1st November 2008 (e) Sponsors : eScience Fund (Project No. 03-01-05-SF0001) 18. (a)Title :Reengineering of Agricultural Practices for the improvement of Padi Field

Farmers’ Income in Northern Corridor Region(RM858,900.00) (b) Main Researchers : PM Dr Hamidi Abdul Aziz (Head), PM Ir Dr. Mohd. Nordin Adlan co-

researcher (c) Started : 1st October 2007 (d) Completed : 30th September 2010 (e) Sponsors : RU Fund 19. (a)Title :Evaluation of vertical flow roughing filter for the treatment of domestic

waste water (RM5,000) (b) Main Researchers : PM Ir Dr. Mohd. Nordin Adlan (c) Started : 2nd September 2009 (d) Completed : 1st September 2010 (e) Sponsors : Incentive Fund USM

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(ii) On going: 20. (a)Title : Feasibility study of river bank filtration physical model for river bank

filtration (b) Main Researchers : PM Ir Dr. Mohd. Nordin Adlan (head starts from 11th May 2010, taking

over from En Mohamad Fared Murshed for study leave), Dr Syafalni (RM26,700)

(c) Started : 15th December 2009 (d) Completed : 14th December 2011 (e) Sponsors : RU Grant USM 21. (a)Title : Horizontal roughing filter for leachate treatment (b) Main Researchers : PM Ir Dr. Mohd. Nordin Adlan (head), Prof Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Dr Mohd

Suffian Yusoff. (RM169,000) (c) Started : 1st April 2010 (d) Completed : 30th Mac 2013 (e) Sponsors : RU Grant USM 22. (a)Title : A study on bubble rising velocity in thereaction zone of dissolved air

flotation tank using laboratory model (b) Main Researchers : PM Ir Dr. Mohd. Nordin Adlan (Head), Prof Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Dr Mohd

Suffian Yusoff and Mohamad Fared Murshed (RM44,000) (c) Started : 1st May 2010 (d) Completed : 30th April 2012 (e) Sponsors : FRGS 23. (a)Title : The feasibility study of sewage effluent for Jelutong WTP and bayan Baru

STP (b) Main Researchers : Prof Hamidi Abdul Aziz (Head), PM Ir Dr. Mohd. Nordin Adlan, Dr Mohd

Suffian Yusoff (RM1,700) (c) Started : 1st May 2010 (d) Completed : Dec 2010 (e) Sponsors : CS Engineering Consultancy. 24. (a)Title : The proposed design and tendering for the proposed design and tendering

for a safe closure of Muassim, Mina Disposal Site-Phase 1 (b) Main Researchers : PM Dr Ismail Abustan (Head), Prof Hamidi Abdul Aziz , PM Ir Dr. Mohd.

Nordin Adlan, , PM Dr Mohamad Razip Selamat, Dr Mohd Suffian Yusoff , PM Dr Kamar Shah Ariffin and PM Dr Nawawi Mohd Nordin (RM365,700)

(c) Started : 1st May 2010 (d) Completed : Dec 2010 (e) Sponsors : Mayor of Makkah. 25. (a)Title : The proposed design and tendering for the new phase at kakia disposal site

Phase 1 (b) Main Researchers : Prof Hamidi Abdul Aziz (Head), PM Ir Dr. Mohd. Nordin Adlan, PM Dr

Ismail Abustan, PM Dr Mohamad Razip Selamat, Dr Mohd Suffian Yusoff , PM Dr Kamar Shah Ariffin and PM Dr Nawawi Mohd Nordin (RM281,750)

(c) Started : 1st May 2010 (d) Completed : Dec 2010 (e) Sponsors : Mayor of Makkah. 26. (a)Title : Study on the performance of horizontal roughing filter as a pre-treatment

system for palm oil mill effluent (POME) (b) Main Researchers : En Ali Huddin Ibrahim (Head), Prof Madya Mohd Nordin Adlan and Dr

Irvan Dahlan (RM38,050.00, 304/PAWAM/6031101) (c) Started : 1st Feb 2011 (d) Completed : 31 Jan 2013. (e) Sponsors : USM short term grant

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27. (a)Title : Water supply for unprevillage community (b) Main Researchers : PM Mohd Nordin Adlan (Head) Prof Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Prof Ismail

Abustan, PM Taksiah A.Majid and Dr Suffian Yusoff, Dr Azlinda Azman (RM18,455.00).

(c) Started : 9th August 2011 (d) Completed : 8th August 2012. (e) Sponsors : Division of Industry and Community Network, USM and Department of Health Malaysia. (iv) Undergraduate Research: (as a first supervisor)

Academic year Research titles Students 1992/93 1. Water resources study on Kerian River Basin

Shanty, M. R. P.

1992/93 2. Water resources study on Kinta River Basin

Suraj, T. P.

1993/94 3. Water resources study on Sg Bidor Ahmad Hilmi, A. A. 1993/94

4. Water resources study on Sg Perak Khalijah, A.

1993/94

5. Water resources study on Sg Batang Padang Kuan, P. H.

1993/94

6. Water resources study on Sg Bernam Norzaina, S.

1993/94 7. Water resources study on Sg Kurau

Noreiney, S.

1998/99 8. Yield study on Sg Slim River Basin, Perak.

Razly Mohd Rus

1998/99 9. Assessment on chemical treatment and measurement used for Sg Kampar Water Treatment Plant.

Syed Shaharudin Bin Syed Harun

1998/99 10. Assessment on coagulation and flocculation processes and chemical used at Sg Kampar Water Treatment Plant.

Mahathir Bin Mohd Rawi

1998/99 11. Hydraulic study on Sg Palai treatment plant, Kampar

Mohd Rosli Bin Mat Khairi

1998/99 12. Modelling of pipe networks for one area in the District of Manjung,, Perak

Zubidah Binti Mohamad

1998/99 13. Improvement of water supply maintenance works in Ipoh with respect to human resources, time and cost.

Azman Bin Mohd Yunus

1998/99 14. Non-revenue study at Happy Garden and Taiping Garden, Ipoh.

Sudave Kumar

1998/99 15. Flash flood study in Kuantan.

Sudin Bin Hashim (PJJ)

1999/2000 16. A study on the variation of raw water quality at Sg Kampar Treatment Plant

Anas Bin Ibrahim

1999/2000 17. A study on domestic water consumption based on areas in the districts of Kinta, Kuala Kangsar, Manjung, Tapah and Taiping.

Chendai anak Jimung

1999/2000 18. A study on domestic water consumption Hamzah Bin Malajun

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based on income level.

1999/2000 19. A study on maintenance cost for pipe burst in Kampar, Perak.

Mohamad Jaafar Bin Sabri

1999/2000 20. A study on chemical consumption at Sg Kampar Treatment Plant.

Rahmat Hassan

1999/2000 21. The effects of air bubbles on water turbidity.

Rosy Trevores

2000/2001 22. Modelling of outlet weir for sedimentation tank.

Zarina Itam

2000/2001 23. Modelling of domestic water consumption based on ethnic.

Norazrina Abd Karim

2000/2001 24. A study on domestic water consumption based on household population for the districts of Kinta, Kuala Kangsar, Manjung, Taiping dan Kuala Kangsar

Harman Shah Bin Abu Nawas.

2000/2001 25. A study on domestic water consumption based on the available facilities within the house.

Mohd Shahimi Bin Ismail

2000/2001 26. A study on meter accuracy based on age.

Noor Azam Ishak.

2000/2001 27. A study on the water maintenance system for Batu Gajah area.

Mohd Fadzly Ahmad Zawawi.

2000/2001 28. A study on non-revenue water for Kampong Kuala Pari and Taman Temara, Ipoh.

Syuraizat Bin Sabarudin.

2000/2001 29. A study on the characteristics of turbidity and total suspended solids in the coagulation and flocculation tanks at the Parit Water Treatment Works.

Wan Shahima Bt Mior Ahmad Shahimi.

2000/2001 30. A study on meter accuracy based on age OO Wah Tong (pelajar Jarak Jauh)

2000/2001 31. A study on non- revenue water in Sibu area, Sarawak

Lau Pon Yin (pelajar Jarak Jauh)

2001/02 32. The use of visual basic in the design system of water treatment plant

Huzaimi Amir Zainuddin

2001/02 33. A study on the increase of water tariff for some states in Malaysia

Sharifah Suhana Bt Syed Omar

2001/02 34. A study onnon-revenue water for Zone KD2A, Tebuk Pancur-Changkat Lobak in Kerian, Perak

Lisa Anak Kanyan

2001/02 35. Non-revenue water study for Jalan Kubu Gajah, Semanggol, Perak.

Noor Suharteny Bt Zakaria

2001/02 36. Development of Sewage TP Program for the designing of waste water treatment plant using Visual Basic 6.

Nuraisha Azuayu Bt Abd Rahim

2001/02 37. A study on water pressure on flow rate in water distribution system

Siti Fatmawati Binti Abdul Ghani

2001/02 38. A study on the accuracy of consumer water meters baed on age in the district of Kerian,

Irmanisha Binti Abdullah

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Perak. 2003/04 39. Physical water quality study on Lake

Harapan, USM Campus. Abdul Rahman Ahmad

2003/04 40. A study on the effects of rain on physical water quality at Lake Harapan and the adjacent channel.

Mohamad Fared Bin Murshed

2003/04 41. Biological water quality assessment for open channel at Taman Sempadan due to tidal effect.

Mohd Fadzil Mat Yusof

2003/04 42. Colloid screening capability study on horizontal flow roughing filter.

Nurul Jannah Sulaiman

2003/04 43. Water quality study on Kerian River due to the operation of tidal gate at Ampang Jajar.

Muhamad Shah Reazal Bin Yusoh

2003/04 44. Physical water quality assessment for open channel at Taman Sempadan due to tidal effect.

Norshafa Elyza Bt Muha

2003/04 45. Chemical water quality assessment for open channel at Taman Sempadan due to tidal effect

Rosmaliza Ramli

2004/05 46. A study on the characteristics of sludge at Harapan Lake, University Science Malaysia (Kajian terhadap cirri-ciri enapcemar di Tasik Harapan, Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Hasmarini Binti Muhammad

2004/05 47. The effects of aeration on physical water quality at Harapan Lake, University Science Malaysia (Kajian terhadap kesan pengudaraan keatas kualiti fizikal air di Tasik Harapan, Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Shansharinatulazira Binti Md Salleh

2004/05 48. The effects of rainfall on water quality at Harapan Lake, University Science Malaysia (Kajian pengaruh hujan terhadap kualiti air di Tasik Harapan, Universiti Sains Malaysia).

Salwa Binti Mohd Zaini Makhtar

2004/05 49. The effects of aeration on chemical water quality at Harapan Lake, University Science Malaysia (Kajian terhadap kesan pengudaraan ke atas kualiti kimia air Tasik Harapan).

Haslina Yais Binti Razali

2004/05 50. A study on the removal of turbidity and head loss using horizontal roughing filter (Kajian penyingkiran kekeruhan dan kehilangan turus menggunakan penapis kasar aliran mendatar).

Hidayatul Soleha Bt Mohd Ghazali

2005/06 51. Water tariff assessment for the states of Kedah, Penang and Perak (Kajian tariff air untuk Kedah, Pulau Pinang dan Perak).

Noor Hazalina Binti Abdullah

2005/06 52. Removal of hardness, heavy metals and bacteria using dissolved air flotation process (Penyingkiran keliatan, logam berat dan bakteria didalam air mentah menggunakan proses pengapungan udara terlarut).

Noor Azleena Azreen Binti Mohd Othman

2005/06 53. Removal of suspended solids, turbidity, aluminium, pH and colour using dissolved air flotation (Penyingkiran pepejal terampai, kekeruhan, aluminium, pH dan warna menggunakan proses pengapungan udara terlarut)

Mohd Afizul Bin Md Darom

2006/07 54. Yield study from Lenggong Water Catchment. (Kajian penghasilan air daripada kawasan tadahan Lenggong)

Muhammad Irwan Bin Baharuddin

2006/07 55. The effectiveness of dissolved air flotation process for removal of suspended solids and variation of dissolved oxygen together with pH

Suhaila Binti Abdul Halim

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on the effluent (Keberkesanan proses pengapungan udara terlarut dalam penyingkiran pepejal terampai dan perubahan oksigen terlarut serta pH terhadap efluen)

2007/08 56. Removal of Turbdity and Color Using Limestone And Zeolite Roughing Filter For Domestic Wastewater.

Koay Yann Leng

2007/08 57. The Effects Of Pressures and Water Volumes in the Saturator for Dissolved AZR Flotation (DAF) Toward Saturator.

Ng Chee Hong

2007/08 58. Validation Of Steinbach And Haarhoff for Measurement Of Saturator and Air Precipitation Efficiency using Mathcad Software.

Nor Azalina bt Rosli

2007/08 59. A Study On Saturator Efficiency And Bubble Volume Concentration.

Tan Bey Yee

2008/09 60. Sedimentation Tank Design Parameters for Sg Kampar Water Treatment Plant.

Basil Pandong Anak Pian (UTP)

2008/09 61. Performance of Hydraulic Coagulation and Flocculation at Sg Kampar Water Treatment Plant

Mohammad Helmi Bin Buang (UTP)

2008/09 62. Effects of Pressure Reduction at Different Zones on Non-revenue Water in Kinta

Nurraihana Binti Mohd Razib (UTP)

2009/10 63. The Effect of Distance from water treatment Plant on Residual Chlorine

Mohd Yusri Bin Yaacob

2010/2011 64. Removal of Turbidity, Colour and BOD Using Horizontal Physical Model of River Bank Filtration

Lye Wei Kee

2010/2011 65. Removal of Turbidity, Colour and COD From Sg Kerian Water Sample Using Coconut Shell Vertical Roughing Filter

Hun Sia Wen

Publications (State all papers, books, chapters in books published based on research singly or jointly and completed and in progress):- (i) Refereed Journals (a) International (1) M.B.Adlan, Elliott D.J., Martin E., and Noone G. (1997) 'Investigation of velocity distribution in dissolved air flotation tank'. In Dissolved Air Flotation, The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, (Editor: T. Schofield) ISBN 870752 30 9, pp. 361-371. (2) M.N.B. Adlan, R. Hamir, H.A. Aziz and Isa M.Y. M. Isa (2000) “The effects of demography and religion on domestic water consumption in Kinta, Malaysia”, Al-Azhar University Engineering Journal (special issue) Proceedings of Al-Azhar Engineering Sixth International Conference AEIC 2000, Vol.4, p54-62, Faculty of Engineering, Al-Azhar University, Cairo. (3) H.A.Aziz, M.N.B.Adlan, M.Perwira, F.Asaari, D.R.Basri and M.S.Yusuf (2000) “Removal of Cu, Pb and Zn from synthetic industrial wastewater using adsorption media – comparative study between activated carbon and limestone particle”, Al-Azhar University Engineering Journal (special issue) Proceedings of Al-Azhar Engineering Sixth International Conference AEIC 2000, Vol.4, p33-40, Faculty of Engineering, Al-Azhar University, Cairo. (4) H.A.Aziz, M.Mohaiyaddin, M.N.B.Adlan, M.R.Selamat and W.H.W.Ibrahim (2000) “Influence of distance, speed and type of motorcycle on noise emission – case study at University of Science Malaysia, Al-Azhar University Engineering Journal (special issue) Proceedings of Al-Azhar Engineering Sixth International Conference AEIC 2000, Vol.4, p587-596, Faculty of Engineering, Al-Azhar University, Cairo.

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(5) R. Hamir, M.N.B. Adlan, A.B.M. Diah and S.B. Azhar (2000) “The electro-osmotic strengthening of soft marine clay”, Al-Azhar University Engineering Journal (special issue) Proceedings of Al-Azhar Engineering Sixth International Conference AEIC 2000, Vol.3, p54-59, Faculty of Engineering, Al-Azhar University, Cairo. (6) H.A.Aziz, M.N.Adlan, A.M.D.Mohamed, S.Raghavan, M.K.M.Isa and M.H.Abdullah (2000) Study on the anionic natural coagulant aid for heavy metals and turbidity removal in water at pH 7.5 and alum concentration 25 mg/L – laboratory scale, Indian Journal of Engineering & Materials Sciences, Vol. 7, pp. 195-199. (7) H.A.Aziz, N. Othman, M.S.Yusuff, D.R.H.Basri, F.A.H.Ashaari, M.N.Adlan, F.Othman, M.Johari and M.Perwira (2001) Removal of copper from water using limestone filtration technique-determination of mechanism of removal, Environment International, Vol. 26, 395-399. (8) A.B.M.Diah, N.A.Zakaria, M.N.Adlan, M.I.A.Pitchay and K.B.Kamarulzaman (2001) Performance of high alumina concrete in sulphate environment. In Creative Systems in Structural and Construction Engineering, p419-422, Balkema, Rotterdam. (9) Aziz, H.A., Yusoff, M.S., Adlan, M.N., Adnan, N.H. and Alias, A. (2004), ‘Physico-chemical removal of iron from semi-aerobic landfill leachate by limestone filter’, Waste Management, 24, pp353-358. (10) Aziz, H.A., Adlan, M.N., Zahari, M.S.M. and Alias, A. (2004), ‘Removal Of Ammoniacal Nitrogen (N-NH3) From Municipal Solid Waste Leachate By Using Activated Carbon And Limestone’, Waste Management And Research, ISWA, 22, p371-375. (11) Wesam Ahmed Al Madhoun, Mohd Nordin Bin Adlan, Nor Azam Ramli, Mohamed Hasnain Isa and Mohd Ryzal Razman (2004) Air quality issues in the environmental impact statements, Journal of Environmental Science, Mansoura University, Vol. 28. (12) M.N.Adlan, E.W.J.Tan and H.A.Aziz (2005) Performance of plate distributor and spray nozzle for an unpacked saturator. Al-Azhar University Engineering Journal, Vol.8, No.2, p357-366. (13) Hamidi A.Aziz, Mohd N.Adlan, Chieng S.Hui, M.S.M. Zahari and B.H.Hameed (2005) Removal of Ni, Cd, Pb, Zn and colour from aqueous solution using potential low cost absorbent, Indian Journal of Engineering & Material Science, Vol. 12, pp248-258. (14) Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Salina Alias, Mohd Nordin Adlan, Faridah A.H.Asaari and Mohd Shahrir Zahari (2007) Colour removal from landfill leachate by coagulation and flocculation processes. Bioresourse Technology, Vol. 98, issue 1, pp218-220. (15) Sabir Hussain, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Mohamed Hasnain Isa, Mohd Nordin Adlan, Faridah A.H. Asaari (2007) Physico-chemical method for ammonia removal from synthetic wastewater using limestone and GAC in batch and column studies. Bioresourse Technology, Vol. 98, pp 870-874. (16) Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Jaya Paul A. Dhas. Mohd. Nordin Adlan, M.N., Bassim H. Hameed, Yung-Tse Hung, ‘Removal of COD and colour from textile wastewater using granular activated carbon and limestone’, paper accepted for publication in International Journal of Industrial Pollution (In Press), Inderscience Publisher. (17) Mohamed Hasnain Isa, Naimah Ibrahim, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Mohd Nordin Adllan, Nor Habsah Md Sabiani, Ali Akbar Lorestani Zinatizadeh, Shamsul Rahman Mohamed Kutty (2008) Removal of chromium (IV) from aqueous solution using treated oil palm fibre, Journal of Hazardous Materials, Vol. 152, p 662-668. (18) Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Zawawi Daud, Mohd. Nordin Adlan, Yung-Tse Hung, ‘Title: Experimental Evaluation of Polyaluminium Chloride for Removing Colour, Ammonia and COD From Semi-Aerobic Leachate’, paper accepted for publication in International Journal of Environment and Waste Management (In Press), Inderscience Publisher.

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(19) Mohd. Nordin Adlan, Han Thein Maung, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Yung-Tse Hung, (2008) ‘Performance of horizontal flow roughing filter using limestone filter media for the removal of turbidity, suspended solids, BOD and coliform organisms from wastewater’, International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, Vol. 2, No 3, p 203-214, Inderscience Publisher. (20) Zawawi Daud, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Mohd Nordin Adlan and Yung-Tse Hung (2009) Application of combined filtration and coagulation for semi-aerobic leachate treatment, International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, Special Issue: Landfill Leachate Management and Control. Vol. 4, Issue 3/4, p457-469. (21) Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Mohd Nordin Adlan, Yung-Tse Hung (2009) Preface, International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, Special Issue: Landfill Leachate Management and Control. Vol. 4, Issue 3/4, p269-270. (22) Azhar Abdul Halim, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Megat Azmi Megat Johari, Kamar Shah Ariffin and Mohd Nordin Adlan (2010) Ammoniacal nitrogen and COD Removal from Semi-Aerobic Landfill Leachate Using a Composite Adsorbent: Fixed Bed Column Adsorption Performance, Journal of Hazardous Materials, Vol. 175 (1-3), p960-964. (23) Puganeshwary Palaniandy, Mohd Nordin Adlan, Hamidi Abdul Aziz (2010) Application of dissolved air flotation (DAF) in semi-aerobic leachate treatment, Chemical Engineering Journal (Impact factor 2.83), Vol. 157(2-2), p316-322. (24) Soraya Mohajeri, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Mohamed H Isa, Mohammad A Zahed, Mohd. N Adlan (2010) Statistical optimization of process parameters for landfill leachate treatment using Electro-Fenton technique, Journal of Hazardous Materials, Vol. 176 (1-3), p749-758. (25) Soraya Mohajeri, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Mohamed Hasnain Isa, Mohammed Jaber K. Bashir, Leila Mohajeri and Mohd Nordin Adlan (2009) Influence of Fenton reagent oxidation on mineralization and decoloration of municipal landfill leachate. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A. Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering, Vol 45(6), p692-698. (26) Mohammed J.K. Bashir, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Mohd S Yusoff, and Mohd N Adlan (2010) Application of response surface methodology (RSM) for optimization of ammoniacal nitrogenremoval from semi-aerobic landfill leachate using ion exchange resin, Desalination, Vol. 254, p154-161. (27) Ezlina Othman , Mohd Suffian Yusoff , Hamidi Abdul Aziz , Mohd Nordin Adlan , Mohammed J. K. Bashir and Yung-Tse Hung (2010) The Effectiveness of Silica Sand in Semi-Aerobic Stabilized Landfill Leachate Treatment. Water, Vol.2, p904-915. Open access: http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/2/4/904/. (28) Soraya Mohajeri, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Mohamed H Isa, Mohammad A Zahed, Mohammed J.K. Bashir, Mohd. N Adlan (2010) Application of central composite design for condition optimization for semi-aerobic landfill leachate treatment using electrochemical oxidation, Water Science and Technology, Vol 61 (5), p1257-1266. (29) Aziz, H.A., Ling, T.J., Haque, A.A.M., Umar, M., and Adlan, Mohd. M. (2011) Leachate treatment by swim-bed bio fringe technology, Desalination, 276 (1-3), p278-286. (30) Al-Hamadani, Y.A.J., Yusoff, M.S., Umar, M., Bashir, M.J.K., and Adlan, M.N. (2011) Application of psyllium husk as coagulant and coagulant aid in semi-aerobic landfill leachate treatment, Journal of Hazardous Materials, 190 (1-3), p582-587. (31) Adlan, M.N., Palaniandy, P. and Aziz, H.A. (2011) Optimization of coagulation and dissolved air flotation (DAF) treatment of semi-aerobic landfill leachate using response surface methodology (RSM), Desalination, 277 (1-3), p74-82. (32) Soraya Mohajeri, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Mohammed Ali Zahed, Leila Mohajeri, Mohammed J. K. Bashir, Shuokr Qarani Aziz, Mohd Nordin Adlan and Mohamed Hasnain Isa (2011), Multiple

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responses analysis and modeling of Fenton process for treatment of high strength landfill leachate, Water Science and Technology, 64 (8),p 1652-1660. (33) Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Lau Teik Hin1, Mohd. Nordin Adlan1, Mohd Shahrir Zahari1, Salina Alias1, Ahmed A.M. Abufoul2, Mohamed Razip Selamat1, Mohammed J.K Bashir1, Mohd Suffian Yusoff1, Muhammad Umar (2011), Removal of High-Strength Colour from Semi-Aerobic Stabilized Landfill Leachate via Adsorption on Limestone and Activated Carbon Mixture, Research Journal of Chemical Sciences,Vol. 1(6), p 1-7. (i) Refereed Journals (b) National (1) Mohd Nordin Adlan (1993) 'Hargailah Sungai' (in English: Appreciating our rivers), Buletin USM-KCP, No.23, Oct.-Dec. 1993. (2) Mohd Nordin Adlan (1994) ‘'Pencemaran Sungai' (in English: river pollution), Perantara USM Vol. 12, No. 4, August 1994. (3) Mohd Nordin Adlan (1999) “Kaedah Penyelidikan Menggunakan Pendekatan Statistik”, accepted to be published in Jurnal Kejuruteraan Awam, USM. (4) Hamidi A. Aziz and Mohd. N. Adlan (1997), ‘Determination of an organic loading and treatability study for treatment of an abattoir wastewater’, The Malaysian Technologist, Vol 2/1997, pp 31-35. (5) M.N.B.Adlan and D.J.Elliott (1999) Turbidity removal using dissolved-air flotation process, Annual Bulletin, Institution of Engineers Malaysia, Perak Branch, pp 51-54. (6) Mohd Nordin Adlan (1999) The importance of statistical techniques for data collection and analysis, The Malaysian Technologist, Vol 2/1999, pp 31-35. (7) R. Hamir, A.B.M.Diah and M.N.B.Adlan (2000) A study on the feasibility of utilising the EKG band drain to consolidate the soft marine clay, The Malaysian Technologist, Vol. 1/2000, p 22-24. (8) L.M.Sidik, N.A.Zakaria, A.A.Ghani, I.Abustan R.Abdullah and M.N.B.Adlan (2000) New ecological drainage system as an alternative to reduce flood problem in Malaysia, The Malaysian Technologist, Vol. 1/2000, p 8-12. (9) R.B.Hamir, S.B.A.S. Osman and M.N.Adlan (2000) “Electro-osmotic consolidation – A treatment method for the coastal marine clay in Perak”, Annual Bulletin, Institution of Engineers Malaysia, Perak Branch, p 12-14. (10) M.N.Adlan, H.A.Aziz, M.Y.M.Isa, A.B.Z.Abidin and R.Hasan (2000) “A study on the performance of sedimentation tank at the Sungai Kampar Water Treatment Plant”, Annual Bulletin, Institution of Engineers Malaysia, Perak Branch, pp 30-32. (11) H.A.Aziz, M.A.Pereira and M.N.Adlan (2000) “Development of a computer program (WTDesign) for an extended aeration wastewater treatment system – A case study at USM”, Annual Bulletin, Institution of Engineers Malaysia, Perak Branch, pp 49-56. (12) M.N.Adlan, H.A. Aziz and M.Y.Isa (2000) A case study on domestic water consumption in the district of Manjung, Perak, Journal of Malaysian Water Association, p55-62. (13) M.N.B.Adlan, H.A.Aziz, M.P.Ramlan and A.R.Z.Abidin (2002) A case study on the effectiveness of dissolved air flotation process for turbidity and suspended solids removal. Water Malaysia, Malaysian Water Association, No. 1, p32-36. (14) Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Salina Alias, Faridah Assari, Mohd Nordin Adlan (2004) ‘Removal of Suspended Solids and Turbidity from Semi-Aerobic Landfill Leachate Using Different Coagulants, IEM Perak Annual Bulletin, p36-41.

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(15) Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Mohd Nordin Adlan, Hidayatul Soleha Mohd Ghazali (2005) Removal of Turbidity, suspended solids and total coliform using roughing filter for Orang Asli Settlement, IEM Perak Annual Bulletin, p17-21. (16) M.N. Adlan and H.A. Aziz (2006) Statistical survey on the number of consumer per household for domestic water supply, The Malaysian Technologist, Vol. 1/2006, p 20-24. (ii) Articles/Reports (1) Mohd Nordin Adlan (1993) Annual Report of ODA Cell 14 Research (Water resources study for the State of Perak in view of vision 2020) Report submitted to the British Council. (2) Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Nordin Adlan, Nik Fuaad Nik Abdullah (1993), ‘Treatability Study and Consultancy Report for Handling/Treatment of Slaughterhouse Wastewater from Central Market Ipoh for Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh’, Consultancy Report to Ipoh Municipal, August. (3) Mohd Nordin Adlan (1994) Final report of short term grant on Water resources study for the state of Perak in view of Vision 2020 ('Kajian Sumber Air Negeri Perak Selaras Dengan Wawasan 2020'), September 1994. (4) Mohd Nordin Adlan (1989) Technical Assessment of Perak Water Supply Rules 1951, MSc dissertation, University of Loughborough. (5) Mohd Nordin Bin Adlan (1998) A study of dissolved air flotation tank design variables and separation zone performance, PhD thesis, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne. (6) Mohd Nordin Adlan and Hamidi Abd. Aziz (2000) Final report on assessment of domestic water consumption for the state of Perak (‘Laporan akhir kajian penggunaan air domestik untuk negeri Perak’), research consultancy report to Perak Water Board. (7) Hamidi Abd. Aziz and Mohd Nordin Adlan (2001) Project report on the development solid waste disposal at Pulau Burung, Penang for leachate treatment (Laporan projek pembangunan tapak pelupusan pepejal di Pulau Burung, Seberang Perai Selatan – MPSP olahan larut resapan). (8) Mohd Nordin Adlan and Hamidi Abd. Aziz (2002) Laporan akhir cadangan rekabentuk sistem bekalan air luar Bandar untuk perkampungan Orang Asli Sg. Jang, Kuala Kubu Baharu, Selangor, (in English: Final report on the proposed rural water supply system for abroginal settlement at Sg Jang, Kuala Kubu Baharu, Selangor). Research consultancy report to Jabatan Kesihatan Selangor (9) Mohd Nordin Adlan and Hamidi Abd. Aziz (2004) Laporan akhir projek cadangan manaik taraf tapak pelupusan sisa pepejal (loji olahan larut resapan) untuk Majlis Perbandaran Langkawi, Langkawi, Kedah (in English: Final report on the improvement of solid waste disposal site for the treatment of leachate for Langkawi Local Council). (10) Mohd Nordin Adlan (2005) Technical visit to Sungai Kinta RCC Dam Project, IEM Perak Annual Bulletin, p10-11. (11) Mohd Nordin Adlan (2006) ITEX Gold Medal Award, ‘Perintis’ (USM Civil Engineering Magazine), p46-48. (12) Mohd Nordin Adlan (2006) Proposed consultancy works on technical audit for Lenggong Water Treatment Plant and yield study for Lenggong Catchment (13) Mohd Nordin Adlan (2006) Consultancy report on technical audit for Lenggong Water Treatment Plant and yield study for Lenggong catchment. (iii) Short Courses

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(1) Short Course on Sediment Transport and Stream Gauging was conducted from 20 to 22 April 1993. Involved as a short course coordinator and speaker on a topic 'Crump Weirs' (2) Seminars on 'Urban Drainage, Problems and Solution' and 'Evaluation of Reclaimed Landfill Sites for Foundation Construction' held on 19th January 1993. Involved as a coordinator (3) Short Course on 'Investigation and Control of Soil and Water Contamination' held from 10 to 12th May 1994 and lectured on 'Site Investigation and Selection' (4) Short Course on ‘Control on the Quality of Concrete’ held from 22 – 23 September 1999 at USM Perak Branch Campus. Lecture on ‘Construction of Water Retaining Structures’. (5) Short Course on ‘1st Short Course on Wastewater Treatment’, held from 13th – 15th September 2005 at Seminar Room , School of Civil Engineering. Lecture on ‘Physico-chemical processes for wastewater treatment’. (6) 2st Short Course on Wastewater Treatment’, held from 18th – 20th July 2006 at Seminar Room , School of Civil Engineering. Lecture on ‘Flow measurement, preliminary and primary treatment’. (7) Conduct a Short Course on Water Treatment – An Introductory Course, held in collaboration with The Institution of Engineers Malaysia, Perak Branch, on 26th August 2006, Hotel Casuarina Ipoh, 8am to 5 pm. (BEM approved CPD 8 hours). (iv) Books (1) Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Mohd. Shahrir Zahari, Mohd. Nordin Adlan and Yung Tse Hung (First draft submitted), 'Physico-chemical treatment process of landfill leachate', In Book Chapter, Solid Waste Processing and Resource Recovery, Humana Press, 2nd. Edition. (2) Mohd Nordin Adlan, Meor Othman Hamzah, Megat Azmi Megat Johari, Rezaur Rahman Bhuiyan, Nor Azam Ramli and Shamshad Ahmad (2007) Kejuruteraan Awam: Teori Penghubung Penyelidikan dan Praktik (in English: Civil Engineering: Bridging Theory, Research and Practical) Universiti Sains Malaysia Press, ISBN 978-983-861-307-1. Writing a book to be used by waterworks engineers is on progress. Major topics are based on lectures given to MSc students on Water Supply Engineering. 7. Records of Supervision of Higher Degree Students:-

Name of student Degree Date completed 1. Mohd Puzi Bin Ramlan MSc by course (supervisor)

Title: A study on the effect of dissolved-air in the removal of suspended solids and turbidity at the Parit Water Treatment Works.

February 2000

2. Lee Lay Hong MSc by course (supervisor) Title: A study on sludge content at the Sultan Idris Shah II Treatment Plant, Parit.

2001

3. Loh Hong Wai MSc by course (supervisor) Title: Comparison of relationship between turbidity and total suspended solids for Sg Perak and Sg Kinta intakes.

2001

4. Norliza Bt Kamaludin

MSc by research (co-supervisor) Title: The use of natural polymer (natural starch) as an alternative coagulant and coagulant aids in removing turbidity, sulphate, nitrate, chloride and heavy metals (cadmium,

2006

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copper and zinc) from water and wastewater.

5. Mohd Suffian Bin Yusoff

PhD (co-supervisor) Title: Improvement on design data of filtration plant and a study on the effect of limestone for the separation of heavy metals from industrial wastewater.

June 2006

6. Mohamad Sohib Bin Saaudi.

MSc by research (supervisor) Title: A study on the determination of leakage index for non-revenue water.

7. Khaled Saleh Yaslam Bawahidi

PhD (co-supervisor) Title: Solid waste in Hadramount – its problems and solution.

8. Nor Lila Binti Shuib MSc by research (main supervisor) Title: Kajian penghasilan dan komposisi enapcemar dari loji-loji olahan air di Negeri Perak dan kesesuaian sebagai bahan binaan (in English: Case study on sludge production and compositions from water treatment plants in Perak and its suitability as construction materials)

2003

9. Noorhanaliza Bt Berahan

MSc by course (supervisor) Title: The development of laboratory scale for dissolved air flotation process

2003

10. Wesam Ahmed Yasin MSc by research (co-supervisor) Title: A study of air quality issues and applications in the environmental impact assessment of development projects in Malaysia.

2004

11. U Han Thein Maung MSc by research (main supervisor) Title: A study on the performance of limestone roughing filter for the removal of turbidity, suspended solids, BOD and coliform organisms using wastewater from the inlet of oxidation pond.

Sept. 2006.

12. Khale Saleh Yaslam Bawahidi

MSc by research (co-supervisor) Environmental engineering

13. Duraida Binti Salleh MSc by research (co-supervisor) Title: Drinking water quality

14. Elvin Tan Wei Jin

MSc by research (main supervisor) Title: Development of an appropriate air nozzle and air saturator for dissolved air flotation as a solid-liquid separation process in potable water treatment.

2005

15. Afizah Binti Ayob MSc by research (co-supervisor) Title: Pengkomposan sisa pepejal organic perbandaran menggunakan kaedah timbunan static beerudara (in English: Composting of organic waste from municipal solid waste using aerated static pile method).

2005

15. Zawawi Daud PhD (co-supervisor) Title: Evaluation of coagulation and flocculation of semi-aerobic leachate in removing colour and COD by poly-aluminium chloride.

August 2008

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16. Mohamad Fared Murshed

MSc by research (supervisor) Removal of turbidity, suspended solid and aluminium using DAF pilot plant.

2007

17. Hasmarini Binti Muhamad

MSc by research (supervisor) Development of sprayer nozzle in unpacked saturator for dissolved air flotation process.

18. Fikriah Binti Roslan MSc by research (supervisor) Physical modelling on water quality for Tasik Harapan, Penang.

19. Muhammad Asim Shahzad Bajwa

PhD (supervisor) Advanced oxidation of waste water

20. Pugasneswary a/p Palaniandy

PhD by research (supervisor) The use of DAF for the treatment of leachate

13/10/2011

21. Nur Madehah Binti Omar, P-WM0106/09

MSc Mixed Mode (supervisor) Removal of turbidity, suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand from domestic wastewater using limestone vertical upflow roughing filter.

2010

22. Norhasimah Binti Salleh, P-WM0105/09

MSc Mixed Mode (supervisor) Removal of turbidity, suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand and chemical oxygen demand from domestic wastewater using limestone and granular activated carbon horizontal roughing filter.

2010

23. Affam Augustine Chioma, P-WM0063/09

MSc Mixed Mode (supervisor) Vertical upflow roughing filter for the treatment of leachate using limestone media.

2010

24. Siti Nurul Izzah Binti Abdul Malek, P-WM0119/09

MSc Mixed Mode (supervisor) Effects of pressure and flow rate on saturator efficiency using USM sprayer nozzle for dissolved air flotation process

2010

25. Fatimawati Mat Isa MSc Mixed Mode (supervisor) Assessment of Methane Generation from Anaerobic Digester at Jelutong Sewerage Treatment Plant (JSTP).

2011

26. Nurul Ashikin Ibenil Harjad

MSc Mixed Mode (supervisor) The Effects Of Coagulant Dosages & Velocity Gradient for Treatment of Leachate

2011

27. Khairunisa Khairuddin MSc Mixed Mode (supervisor) Vertical Upflow Roughing Filter For The Treatment Of Sungai Kerian Water.

2011

28. Siti Amanina Abd Raziz

MSc Mixed Mode (supervisor) Treatment Sg Kerian Water Using Horizontal Flow Roughing Filter.

2011

29. Harziantie Binti Hassan (831214125376)

MSc by research (supervisor) The effects of density on bubble rising velocity in dissolved air flotation process

30. Nor Izana Binti Abd aziz (840619025888)

MSc by research (supervisor) Feasibility study on river bank filtration model for water clarification

31. Najwa Fardella Binti Mohd Sham

MSc by research (supervisor) The effect of scaling on the performance

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of horizontal roughing filter 32. Amin Ghafourian (P-WD0146)

PhD by research (supervisor) The effects of siphon and energy control on spillway performance

33. Jaber Alkasseh PhD by research (supervisor) The economic level of non-revenue

water study in Ipoh

34. Arezoo Fereidonian Dashti (P-WD0167)

PhD by research (supervisor). Environmental Impact Assessment Of Tourism Development In Langkawi Island

35. Nur Syalinda Bt mohd zain

PhD by research (co-supervisor). Application Of A Combination Of Commercial And Natural Coagulants In Water And Leachate Treatment

36. Siti Hafizan Bt Hassan

PhD by research (co-supervisor). Estimating construction waste generation using materials flow analysis approach

37. Salim Abu Amr PhD by research (co-supervisor). Optimization of stabilised leachate treatment using Ozone and Ozone/Fenton in the advanced oxidation process.

Academic Assessor/External Examiner/Internal Examiner/ Thesis Examiner

1. Examiner for Mr Fan Wei Bao in the examination for Professional Engineer and Corporate Member of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia. The duties include: examining on the design of piling works and retaining walls for the construction of Ipoh Parade Shopping Centre, taking-off, bill of quantities, report on professional experience and evaluation of two essay (one concerning engineering ethic and the other on the site experience encountered by the candidate), and finally a professional interview held on 27-11-98. Eligiblity for the candidate to take the professional examination is with a minimum of 4 years working experience.

2. Examiner for Mr Mohamed Reza Bin Murusul Ibrahim in the examination for Professional Engineer and Corporate Member of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia. The duties include: examining on the design for the construction reinforced concrete building, taking-off, bill of quantities, report on professional experience and evaluation of two essay (one concerning engineering ethic and the other on the site experience encountered by the candidate), and finally a professional interview held on 27-11-98.

3. Internal examiner for USM master student by research (Mr Ahmeda Mohammed Salem from Yemen) with the title of the thesis: Incipient motion over deposited beds in a rigid rectangular channel (January 1999).

4. Internal examiner for USM master student by research (Mohamad Razak Ismail), Title: Mengenalpasti punca-punca kemalangan dalam sector pembinaan (in English: Identification of accident sources in construction sector), (23-12-2003)

5. Internal examiner for USM master student by research (Ahmad Bakri Abdul Ghaffar) Title: Penentuan nilai pekali rintangan aliran Manning bagi Lembangan Sungai Kinta (in English: Determination of Manning’s resistance coefficient for Kinta River Basin) (20-1-2004).

6. External Thesis Examiner : Level: M.Eng.(Civil), Year: 2004, Title: ‘Penggunaan Medan Magnet Dalam Pengolahan Kumbahan Domestik’ by Zaki Fisal Bin Khamisan, (in English: The use of magnetic field for the treatment of domestic waste), 9-2-2004, UTM.

7. Internal examiner for USM PhD student by research (Junaidah Ariffin) Title: Development of sediment transport model for selected rivers in Malaysia using regression analysis and artificial neural network (23-6-2004).

8. Internal Thesis Examiner: Level: MSc, Year: 2005, Title: Olahan larut resapan semi aerobik menggunakan pelbagai jenis bahan penggumpal dan kanji sebagai bahan pembantu penggumpal: Kajian kes di Tapak Pelupusan Pulau Burung (in English: Semi-aerobic leachate treatment using

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various coagulants and starch as a coagulant aid: Case study at Pulau Burung Landfill site) by Salina Binti Alias on 18-3-2005; USM.

9. Examiner for Professional Engineer for the Board of Engineers Malaysia, for Mr Balamurugan A/L A.Gopal (MSc in Structural Engineering). The duties include: examining on the design for the construction road to Felda Settlements in Batang Padang district, taking-off, bill of quantities, report on professional experience and evaluation of two essay (one concerning engineering ethic and the other on the site experience encountered by the candidate), and finally a professional interview held on 24-3-2005.

10. Examiner for Professional Engineer and Corporate Member of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, for Mr Ng Chin Chai. The duties include: examining on the design and construction of reinforced concrete box-culvert at Putra Jaya, taking-off, bill of quantities, report on professional experience and evaluation of two essays (one concerning engineering ethic and the other on the site experience encountered by the candidate), and finally a professional interview held on 26-2-2005.

11. Examiner for Professional Engineer and Corporate Member of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, for Mr Chong Kah Chun. The duties include: examining on the design and construction of multi-storey steel structural building in Singapore, taking-off, bill of quantities, report on professional experience and evaluation of two essays (one concerning engineering ethic and the other on the site experience encountered by the candidate), and finally a professional interview held on 26-2-2005.

12. Examiner for Professional Engineer and Corporate Member of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, for Ms Nor Hamiza Zackaria. The duties include: examining on the design and construction of shop houses, taking-off, bill of quantities, report on professional experience and evaluation of two essays (one concerning engineering ethic and the other on the site experience encountered by the candidate), and finally a professional interview held on 13-6-2005.

13. Internal Thesis Examiner: Level: MSc, Year: 2005, Title: Kajian keberkesanan kombinasi kaedah rawatan fizikal-kimia ke atas penyingkiran ammonia dalam larut resapan (in English: A study on physical-chemical combination techniques on the removal of ammonia from leachate) by Noorulhuda Binti Mohamed Isa on 14-4-2005; USM.

14. External Thesis Examiner: Level: MSc, Year: 2005, Title: Leachate migration paths estimation and groundwater quality analysis near a solid waste dumping site at Kampong Kelichap, Batu Pahat by Mas Rahayu Bt Jalil on 19-4-2005; Tun Hussein Onn University College.

15. Internal Thesis Examiner: Level: MSc, Year: 2005, Title: Column study for removal of COD, colour, ammoniacal nitrogen and turbidity in semi-aerobic landfill leachate using mixed media by Norlia Binti Mohamad Ibrahim on 11-5-2005, USM.

16. Internal Thesis Examiner: Level: MSc, Year: 2005, Title: Application of GIS as a tool in air quality monitoring in Kerman City by Saeid Rezaeinejad on 11-5-2005, USM.

17. Internal Thesis Examiner: Level: MSc, Year: 2005, Title: Fitting distribution to air pollutants data – a case study of Kuala Lumpur by Jannatul Naemah Binti Mohamed Sedek on 11-5-2005, USM.

18. Internal Thesis Examiner: Level: MSc, Year: 2005, Title: Removal of Chromium using treated oil palm fibre by Naimah Binti Ibrahim on 11-5-2005, USM.

19. External Thesis Examiner: Level: MSc, Year: 2005, Title: Chemical oxygen demand reduction of wastewater from fertilizer plant by using ultra-violet hydrogen peroxide oxidation and activated carbon adsorptoion by Sutiana Junaedi on 12-9-2005, Universiti Teknologi Petronas.

20. Internal Thesis Examiner: Level: MSc, Year: 2005, Title: Pemendapan dalam parit monson tegar (in English: sedimentation in rigid monsoon drain) by Mahadzir Bin Kassim.

21. Examiner for Professional Engineer and Corporate Member of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, for Mr Mohamad Zubir Bin Dato’ Hj Mohamad Raduan. The candidate was unsuccessful in the professional interviewer held on 24 February 2004 and was required to resit in Sections A and B of essay writings. The professional interview was held on 28-12-2005 at Perak JKR headquarter, Ipoh.

22. Internal Thesis Examiner: Level: MSc, Year: 2006, Title: Semi-aerobic leachate treatment using powdered activated carbon augmented sludge process by Nasrin Agha Mohammadi on 16-5-2006.

23. Internal Thesis Examiner: Level: MSc, Year: 2006, Title:Physico-chemical treatment for pre-coagulated semi-aerobic leachate with poly-aluminium chloride and alum in removing COD, ammonia and colour using limestone and activated carbon as media by Noor Faizah Binti Mohd Noor on 30-5-2006.

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24. Internal Thesis Examiner: Level: MSc, Year: 2006, Title: Physico-chemical treatment using limestone and activated carbon in removing CO, NH3 and colour from pre-oxidised semi-aerobic leachate with KmnO4 and H2O2 by Noorlisa Hanim Binti Mohamad Ariffin on 31-5-2006.

25. Internal Thesis Examiner: Level: MSc, Year: 2006, Title: Physico-chemical treatment using limestone and zeolite in removing COD, Ammonia and colour from pre-coagulated semi-aerobic leachte with aluminium chloride and alum by Rusya Azrina Binti Yahaya on 31-5-2006.

26. Internal Thesis Examiner: Level: MSc, Year: 2006, Title: ‘Kesan dataran banjir ke atas ramalan kawasan ditenggelami banjir di Sg Selangor’ (in English: Effects of flood plain on the predicted flood indundated area for Selangor River) by Abd Jalil Bin Hassan, viva on 23-6-2006 at REDAC.

27. External Thesis Examiner: Level: MSc, Year: 200, Title: Low pressure reverse osmosis membrane for rejection of micropollutants by Myzarah Hamdzah from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (viva 7/1/07).

28. External Thesis Examiner: Level: MSc, Year: 2007, Title: Rawatan Ke atas Efluen Industri Minyak Sawit (EIMS) Menggunakan Reaktor UASB by Norsafarina Binti Ngah Jidin from UTHM (viva 7/8/07)

29. Examiner for Professional Engineer and Corporate Member of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, for Mr Felix Yee Cheze Kwang. The candidate was to sit for essay writing on Section A of The institution of Engineers Malaysia after failed on his previous attempt. The Professional Examination was held on 14th April 2007, at 53, Jalan Bandar Timah, Ipoh.

30. Examiner for Professional Engineer and Corporate Member of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, for Mr Ahmad Shukri Abd Rashid. The duties include: examining on the design for the construction road in Taiping, taking-off, bill of quantities, report on professional experience and evaluation of two essay (one concerning engineering ethic and the other on the site experience encountered by the candidate), and finally a professional interview held on 14-6-07 at No 3A, Selasar Rokam 38, Taman Ipoh Jaya, 31350 Ipoh.

31. External Thesis Examiner: Level: MSc, Year: 2008, Title: Kesan Peningkatan Beban Organik (OLR) dan Perubahan Nilai pH Ke Atas Efluen Industri Minyak Sawit Menggunakan Reaktor UASB (The effect of organic loading rates and pH on palm oil industrial effluent using UASB reactor) by Norsafarina Binti Ngah Jidin from UTHM (viva 8/9/08).

32. Examiner for Professional Engineer and Corporate Member of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, for Ms N. Naelah Bt Mat Kasa. The duties include: examining on the design for the construction of Jalan Sultan Abdullah to Jalan Jawa in Teluk Intan, taking-off, bill of quantities, report on professional experience and evaluation of two essay (one concerning engineering ethic and the other on the site experience encountered by the candidate), and finally a professional interview held on 15-7-2008 at Block 14, Civil Engineering Department, UTP.

33. Examiner for Professional Engineer and Corporate Member of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, for Mr Ruslan Bin Abdul Wahab. The duties include: examining on the design and construction for the improvement of road from Jalan Sanggang to Blanja, Perak Tengah district, taking-off, bill of quantities, report on professional experience and evaluation of two essay (one concerning engineering ethic and the other on the site experience encountered by the candidate), and finally a professional interview held on 20-8-2008 at Block 13, Civil Engineering Department, UTP.

34. Second Interviewer for Professional Engineer and Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, for Mr Mohamad Shariff Bin Hj Omar Khan. The duties include: examining on the design and construction of building, taking-off, bill of quantities, report on professional experience and evaluation of two essay (one concerning engineering ethic and the other on the site experience encountered by the candidate), and finally a professional interview held on 24-11-08 at Block 13, Civil Engineering Department, UTP.

35. Examiner for Professional Engineer and Corporate Member of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, for Engr Haslina Bt Mohd Isa. The duties include: examining on the design and construction of building (extension of kitchen at Perak Chief Minister’s resident), taking-off, bill of quantities, report on professional experience and evaluation of two essay (one concerning engineering ethic and the other on the site experience encountered by the candidate), and finally a professional interview held on 13-4-09 at Block 14, Civil Engineering Department, UTP.

36. Second Interviewer for Professional Engineer and Corporate Member of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, for Engr Noor Rohimi Binti Saleh. The duties include: examining on the design and construction of building (Government officer house in Taiping), taking-off, bill of quantities, report on professional experience and evaluation of two essay (one concerning

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engineering ethic and the other on the site experience encountered by the candidate), and finally a professional interview held on 13-4-09 at Block 14, Civil Engineering Department, UTP.

37. Examiner for Professional Engineer and Corporate Member of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, for Engr Wan Musa Shah Bin Wan Mohammed. The duties include: examining on the design and construction water supply scheme to Kg Bukit Sungai Putih, Mukim Ampang, Selangor, taking-off, bill of quantities, report on professional experience and evaluation of two essay (one concerning engineering ethic and the other on the site experience encountered by the candidate), and finally a professional interview held on 11-8-09 at Prima Reka Konsultan, 3A Selasar Rokam 38, Taman Ipoh Jaya, 31350 Ipoh.

38. External Thesis Examiner: Level: MSc, Year: 2009, Title: Evaluation of the behaviour of sea level and water quality during El Nino and La Nina Events in Malaysian Waters by Anie Raflikha Abd Malik from UTM (viva on 30/9/2009).

39. Internal Thesis Examiner: Level: MSc, Year: 2010, Title: The effect of chlorination on landfill leachate from Pulau Burung, Ampang Jajar and Kuala Sepetang by Muhammad Umar, viva on 20-1-2010 at Bilik Gerakan, PPKA, USM.

40. Internal examiner MSc mixed mode candidate: Md Sofi Abdul Rahman. Thesis title: A study to assess the continuous air quality monitoring station sitting based on international criteria standard. Viva 19/5/2010.

41. Internal examiner MSc mixed mode candidate: Yasir Abdulsattar Al-Hamadani. Thesis title: Psyllium husk as coagulant and coagulant aid in wastewater treatment. Viva 20/5/2010.

42. Examiner for Professional Engineer and Corporate Member of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, for Engr Azua Bt Sapiee @ Abd Razak. The duties include: examining on the design and construction semi-detached houses for housing scheme at Taman Aman Jaya, Sg. Petani, Kedah, taking-off, bill of quantities, report on professional experience and evaluation of two essay (one concerning engineering ethic and the other on the site experience encountered by the candidate), and finally a professional interview held on 20/7/2010.

43. Internal Thesis Examiner: Level: PhD, Year: 2010, Title: Removal of COD and colour from stabilised landfill leachate using Fenton, electro-chemical and electro-Fenton processes. Soraya Mohajeri, viva on 20/10/10.

44. Internal Thesis Examiner: Level: MSc, Year: 2010, Title: Hibiscus Rosa-Sinesis as natural coagulant in wastewater treatment. Nik Azimatolakma Bt awing, viva on 8/12/10.

45. External Thesis Examiner: Level: MSc, Year: 2010, Title: Coconut coil activated carbon-an adsorbent for textile dye and textile dye waste treatment. Taimur Khan, UTP, viva on 30/12/10.

46. External Thesis Examiner: Level: PhD, Year: 2010, Title: Fouling in membrane bioreactor (MBR): The case of palm oil mill effluent, UTM, viva

47. Examiner for Professional Engineer and Corporate Member of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, for Engr Ismayatim Bin Hamdan. The duties include: examining on the design and construction on the improvement of Sg Kangsar/Sg lawin using retaining walls and designing of open cahnnel, taking-off, bill of quantities, report on professional experience and evaluation of two essay (one concerning engineering ethic and the other on the site experience encountered by the candidate), and finally a professional interview held on 18/5/2011.

48. Internal examiner MSc mixed mode candidate: Bakar R. Baker. Thesis title: Nitrification In Suspended Growth Fixed-Bed Bio-Reactors For Treating Saline Wastewater Of Seafood Process Industries. Viva 26/5/2011.

49. Internal examiner MSc mixed mode candidate: Mega Ayu Novianti. Thesis title: Removal Of Chromium by Using Composite Adsorbent. Viva 26/5/2011.

50. Internal examiner MSc mixed mode candidate: Chong Khai Lin. Thesis title: Develop Active Carbon From Agricultural Waste For Wastewater Treatment. Viva 26/5/2011.

51. Internal examiner MSc mixed mode candidate: Nur Syuhanis Maksir. Thesis title: Behavior Of Methane Emission From A Paddy Field: A Case Study In Kerian Agricultural Scheme. Viva 26/5/2011.

52. Internal Thesis Examiner: Level: MSc, Year: 2011, Title: A study on leachate COD fraction from semi-aerobic landfill. Nor Hana Bt Adam, viva 12/8/2011.

53. Internal Thesis Examiner: Level: MSc, Year: 2011, Title: Utilization of durian peel activated carbon for semi-aerobic landfill leachate treatment. Mohamad Anuar Bin Kamaruddin, viva 15/8/2011.

54. Examiner for Professional Engineer and Corporate Member of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, for Mr Thillapan a/l Subramaniam. The duties include: examining on the design and construction of a storage building at Manjung Fidlot Cattle Raising Project and its perimeter drain, taking-off, bill of quantities, report on professional experience and evaluation of two essay

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(one concerning engineering ethic and the other on the site experience encountered by the candidate), and finally a professional interview held on 18/7/2011.

55. Internal Thesis Examiner: Level: PhD, Year: 2011, Title: Landfill leachate treatment using powdered activated carbon augmented sequencing batch reactor process. Shuokr Qarani Aziz, viva 25/11/2011.

Academic Journal Article Assessor/Paper Work Assessor/AJK Technical Assessor/Scientific International 1. Donatelli Termini and Tullio Tucciarell (1998) Velocity field computations in bends of shallow

channel. International Conference on Hydrology and Water Resources of Humid Tropics 2. Y.Wu, R.A. Falconer and J.Struve (1998) Modelling of flows in mangrove forest with particular

application to the Merbok estuary. International Conference on Hydrology and Water Resources of Humid Tropics.

3. Tarmizi Ismail and Zamri Mohd. (1998) Streamflow modelling using Mike 11 NAM Model. International Conference on Hydrology and Water Resources of Humid Tropics.

4. Sedimentation of clay-slurry using biodegradable natural flocculants (2007). Sampa Chakratia, Basab Chaudhurib, Sekhar Bhattacharjeec and Binay K Duttad. a,b,cDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Calcutta University, 92, Acharya P.C. Road, Kolkata-700 009. dUniversity of Technology Petronas, Malaysia. Proceedings to be published in Water, Science and Technology, IWA Publishing London.

5. Headloss performance and Modeling of Burnt oil palm shell medium in deep bed filtration (2007). Ahmad Jusoh*, Lam Su Shiung**, N.Ali*, M.J.M.M. Noor***, A.G.Halim***. *Department of Engineering Science, Faculty of Science and Technology, KUSTEM, Mengabang Telipot, 31030 Kuala Trengganu, **Institute of Aquaculture Tropical, KUSTEM, ***Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, UPM, 43400 UPM, Serdang, Selangor. Proceedings to be published in Water, Science and Technology, IWA Publishing London.

6. Runoff characteristics and applications of HEC-HMS for modeling stormflow hydrographs in oil palm catchment (2007). Z.Yusop*, Chan* C.H., A. Katimon**.*Institute of environmental and water resources management, UTM, Skudai, 81310 Johor, **Department of hydraulic and hydrology, UTM. Proceedings to be published in Water, Science and Technology, IWA Publishing London.

7. The effectiveness of coconut coir as filter media for drinking water (2007). Maisarah Musa and Suzana Ramli, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Mara. 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor. Proceedings to be published in Water, Science and Technology, IWA Publishing London.

8. Screening and evaluation of natural coagulants for water treatment (2007). K.R.Gunaratna*, B.Garcia**, S.Anderson* and G.Dalhammar*. *School of biotechnology, Royal Institute of Technology, Albanova University Centre, Roslagstullbacken 21, 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden, **Chemical and Nuclear Engineering Department, Polytechnic University of Valencia, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain. Proceedings to be published in Water, Science and Technology, IWA Publishing London.

9. Overcoming the drawbacks of natural coagulants for drinking water treatment (2007). K. Ghebremichael, Department of Urban water and Sanitation, UNESCO –IHE, Wesvest 7, 2601 DA Delft, The Netherlands. Proceedings to be published in Water, Science and Technology, IWA Publishing London.

10. Urban stormwater quality and load estimation from urban residential area in Skudai, Johor, Malaysia (2007). Nazahiyah R1, Y.Zulkifli2 and I.Abustan3. 1Faculty of Civ resources management, UTM, Skudai, 81310 Johor, 2Department of hydraulic and hydrology, Faculty of Civil Engineering, UTM, 3School of Civil Engineering, USM. Proceedings to be published in Water, Science and Technology, IWA Publishing London.

11. Potential application of manganese coated sand in the removal of Mn(II) from aqueous solutions (2007). D. Tiwari*, M.R.Yu***, M.N.Kim**, S.M.Lee**, O.H.Kwon**, K.M.Choi**, G.J.Lim**, J.K.Yang***. *Department of Chemistry, School of Physical Sciences, Mizoram University, Aizawl 796 009, India. **Marine Bio & Advanced material Cluster Center, Kwangdong University, Gangnung, Korea. ***Department of Environmental Engineering, Kwangwoon University, Seoul, Korea. Proceedings to be published in Water, Science and Technology, IWA Publishing London.

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12. Electrocoagulation technique in enhancing COD and suspended solids removal to improve wastewater quality (2007). M.F.Ni’am*, F.Othman**, J.Sohaili** and Z.Fauzia**. *Civil Engineering department, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Islam Sultan Agung, Semarang 50112, Central Java, Indonesia. **Environmental Department, Faculty of Civil Engineering, UTM. Proceedings to be published in Water, Science and Technology, IWA Publishing London.

13. N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) formation as a disinfection by-product in water supply (2007). J.Kim* and W.Lee**. *Department of Environmental Education, Mokpo National University, Republic of Korea, **Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Chonnam National University, Republic of Korea. Proceedings to be published in Water, Science and Technology, IWA Publishing London.

14. Removal of COD and Color from Old-Landfill Leachate by Advanced Oxidation Processes, (2007) Chavalit Ratanatamskul and Parinya Auesuntrachun, Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Payatai Road, Patumwan, Thailand 10330, email: fencrt@kankrow.eng.chula.ac.th. Guest Editor for special issue International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, Special issue: Landfill Leachate and Management Control, Inderscience Publisher, USA.

15. Performance of Biological Powder Activated Carbon-Membrane Bioreactor (BPAC-MBR) for old-landfill leachate treatment, (2007). Chavalit Ratanatamskul* and Numchai Nilthong**, *Department of Environmental Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, ** Inter-Departmental Program in Environmental Management, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand, email: fencrt@kankrow.eng.chula.ac.th. Guest Editor for special issue International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, Special issue: Landfill Leachate and Management Control, Inderscience Publisher, USA.

16. Municipal landfill leachate treatment by SBBGR technology (2007). Claudio Di Iaconi(°), Guido Del Moro(°), Michele Pagano(°), Roberto Ramadori(*), (°) Istituto di Ricerca Sulle Acque C.N.R - Via F. De Blasio 5 – 70123 Bari (Italy), (*)Istituto di Ricerca Sulle Acque C.N.R. - Via Reno 1 – 00198 Roma (Italy), Fax: +39 080 5313365 E-mail: claudio.diiaconi @ba.irsa.cnr.it, Corresponding autor. Guest Editor for special issue International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, Special issue: Landfill Leachate and Management Control, Inderscience Publisher, USA.

17. Status and strategies on solid waste management in Ho Chi Minh City (2007). DAN, NGUYEN PHUOC, Faculty of Environmental Engineering, Ho chi Minh City University of Technology. 268 Ly Thuong Kiet , District 10, Ho Chi Minh City. Viet Nam, HP: +84 0903 000 118. Email: npdan@hcmut.edu.vn and VIET, NGUYEN TRUNG, Department of Environmental Technology & Bio-Technology. Van Lang University. 45 Nguyen Khac Nhu , District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam.Tel: (84).(08).8365317.Fax: (84).(08).8369716 Email: nguyentrungviet@hcm.vnn.vn Guest Editor for special issue International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, Special issue: Landfill Leachate and Management Control, Inderscience Publisher, USA.

18. Characterization and treatment of leachates from the municipal sanitary landfill of Thessaloniki, Greece (2007). A.I. Zouboulis1, X. Ntampou2, P. Samaras3. 1 Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece, 2 Department of Chemical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece, 3 Department of Pollution Control Technologies, Technological Educational Institute of Western Macedonia, GR-50100 Kozani, Greece. Guest Editor for special issue International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, Special issue: Landfill Leachate and Management Control, Inderscience Publisher, USA.

19. Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) for Reduction of Organic Pollutants in Landfill Leachate : A Review (2007). Yang Deng*, Department of Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering, University of Miami, 1251 Memorial Dr. McArthur Building Room 325, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA. Tel: 1-305-284-2013, Fax: 1-305-284-3492, Email: ydeng@miami.edu. Guest Editor for special issue International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, Special issue: Landfill Leachate and Management Control, Inderscience Publisher, USA. Guest Editor for special issue International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, Special issue: Landfill Leachate and Management Control, Inderscience Publisher, USA.

20. Removal of ammoniacal nitrogen and COD from semi-aerobic landfill leachate using low cost activated carbon-zeolite composite adsorbent. Azhar Abdul Halim, Hamidi Abdul Aziz*, , Megat Azmi Megat Johari, Kamar Shah Ariffin**, *School of Civil Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia. E-mail:

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cehamidi@eng.usm.my, azharabdulhalim@gmail.com, **School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia. E-mail: kamarsha@eng.usm.my. *Corresponding author: cehamidi@eng.usm.my. Guest Editor for special issue International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, Special issue: Landfill Leachate and Management Control, Inderscience Publisher, USA.

21. Sequential treatment of an old-landfill leachate (2007). Flavia S. F. Rodrigues1, Daniele M. Bila2, Juacyara C. Campos3, Geraldo L. Sant’Anna Jr.4, Marcia Dezotti5*, 1M.Sc. Student of the Civil Engineering Program, COPPE, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, P.O. Box 68506, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21945-970, Brazil, 2Associate Professor of the Department of Environmental and Sanitary Engineering, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rua São Francisco Xavier, 524 - Sala 5029 F, Maracanã, 20550-013 – Rio de Janeiro, RJ – Brazil, E-mail:dbila@uerj.br. 3Associate Professor of the Department of Inorganic Processes, School of Chemistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 91949-900, Brazil, E-mail: juacyara@eq.ufrj.br. 4Full Professor of the Chemical Engineering Program COPPE, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, P.O. Box 68502, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-972, Brazil. E-mail: lippel@peq.coppe.ufrj.br. 5Associate Professor of the Chemical Engineering Program COPPE, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, P.O. Box 68502, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-972, Brazil E-mail: mdezotti@peq.coppe.ufrj.br. *Corresponding author. Guest Editor for special issue International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, Special issue: Landfill Leachate and Management Control, Inderscience Publisher, USA.

22. Municipal landfill leachate treatment by SBBGR technolog. Claudio Di Iaconi1(), Guido Del Moro2, Michele Pagano3, Roberto Ramadori4. 1Researcher, Istituto di Ricerca Sulle Acque - C.N.R, Via F. De Blasio 5 – 70123 Bari (Italy), E-mail: claudio.diiaconi@ba.irsa.cnr.it. 2Contract Researcher, Istituto di Ricerca Sulle Acque - C.N.R Via F De Blasio 5 – 70123 Bari (Italy), E-mail: guido.delmoro@ba.irsa.cnr.it. 3Researcher, Istituto di Ricerca Sulle Acque - C.N.R Via F. De Blasio 5 – 70123 Bari (Italy), E-mail: michele.pagano@ba.irsa.cnr.it. 4Research director, Istituto di Ricerca Sulle Acque - C.N.R Via Reno 1 – 00198 Rome (Italy), E-mail: ramadori@irsa.cnr.it. Corresponding autor. Guest Editor for special issue International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, Special issue: Landfill Leachate and Management Control, Inderscience Publisher, USA.

23. Reviewer on the paper entitled: A Critical Assessment of the Lagos State Solid Wastes Management Strategies and the Possible Role of Economic Incentives for International Journal of Environment and Waste Management (IJEWM). Confirmation for acceptance to review on 21-7-09

24. Reviewer on the paper entitled: The study of oxygen diffusion process in metallic waste dump: Analytical and Numerical Modeling, for International Journal of Environment and Waste Management (Inderscience). Confirmation for acceptance to review on 21-7-09.

25. Reviewer on the paper entitled: Assessing the Available Surface Water Resources of Torogh Dam forAgricultural Consumption-Problems and Solutions for Future, for World Applied Science Journal (Iran). 17/9/09.

26. Reviewer on the paper entitled: A case study of Municipal Solid Waste Management in BHEL Bhopal, for International Journal of Environment and Waste Management (Inderscience). Confirmation for acceptance to review on 2-11-09.

27. Reviewer on the paper entitled: A survey of nitrate and fluoride in water distribution networks of Tabas, Iran (WASJ-2009-770) for World Applied Science Journal (Iran). Confirmation for acceptance to review on 2 December 2009.

28. Reviewer on the paper entitled: Examining Stevenson’s Entrepreneurail Management Conceptualisation and its Prevalence in Technology-based Firms in Malaysia” (IJEIM_10113) for International Journal of Enterpreneurship and Innovation Management. Confirmation for acceptance to review on 29 December 2009.

29. Reviewer on the paper entitled: Investigating dissolved air flotation performance with cynobacterial cells and filaments by Prof Dr Margarida Ribau Teixeira (WR13663) for Water Research Journal. Confirmation for acceptance to review on 5 January 2010.

30. Reviewer on the paper entitled: Piezometric level monitoring during artificial recharge in El Khairat aquifer (Enfidha, Tunisia Sahel) (WASJ-2010-248) for World Applied Sciences Journal (ISI journal), accepted to review on 18/3/2010.

31. Reviewer on the paper entitled: Effect of Fenton reaction time on the performance of Fenton-SBR process for antibiotic wastewater treatment, International Conference on Sustainable

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Building and Infrastructure, Universiti Technologi PETRONAS, accepted to review on 18/3/2010.

32. Reviewer on the paper entitled: Sustainable water resource from fractured metasedimentary rocks in West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, International Conference on Sustainable Building and Infrastructure, Universiti Technologi PETRONAS, accepted to review on 25/3/2010.

33. Reviewer on the paper entitled: A survey of nitrate and fluoride in water distribution of Tabas, Iran by Dr Amir Mahvi for World Applied Sciences Journal (ISI journal), review finished on 20/5/2010.

34. Reviewer on the paper entitled: Combined photo-Fenton-SBR system for antibiotic wastewater treatment; BITE-D-10-01931R1 for Bioresource Technology.25/5/2010 to 20/6/2010.

35. Reviewer on the paper entitled: Paddy rice with less water, better soil biological activity and in organic based aerobic cultivation system by Dr Qaisar Mahmood for World Applied Sciences Journal (ISI journal), review finished on 24/6/2010.

36. Reviewer on the paper entitled: Assessment of seasonal variations in surface water quality of Chitral River, North West Frontier Province, Pakistan by Dr Qaisar Mahmood, World Applied Sciences Journal (ISI journal), reviewed finished on 15/7/2010.

37. Reviewer on paper entitled: Study on a fixed zeolite bioreactor for anaerobic digestion of ammonium-rich swine wastes, BITE-D-11-00562R1. for Bioresource Technology 28/2/11 to 23/3/11.

38. Reviewer on paper entitled: Application of constructed wetland for advanced treatment of industrial wastewater treatment, for International Journal of Environmental Engineering (IJEE), from 28/4/11 to 5/6/11.

39. Reviewer on paper entitled: Model-based predictions of anaerobic digestion of agricultural residues for biogas production, BITE-D-11-02573. for Bioresource Technology 13/7/11 to 1/8/11.

40. Reviewer on paper entitled: Rainwater harvesting system for domestic use, for the National Postgraduate Conference, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, reviewed from 1/7/2011 to 14/7/2011.

41. Reviewer on paper entitled: Petrol fuel station safety and risk assessment framework, for the National Postgraduate Conference, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, reviewed from 1/7/2011 to 14/7/2011.

42. Reviewer on paper entitled: Treatment of dairy wastewater by two-stage membrane operation with ultrafiltration and nanofiltration Reference No: WST-WSTWS-EM11867R1 for Water Science and Technology, 28/8/2011 to 17/9/2011

43. Reviewer on paper entitled: Enhancement of starting-up anaerobic digestion of lignocellulosic substract: Fique’s Bagasse as an example, BITE-D-11-03880 for Bioresource Technology 30/9/2011 to 18/10/2011.

National 1. Ahmad Shahlan Mardi, Harun Shah Mat Zin, Radzuan Saari and Abu Bakar Fadzil (2000)

Classification of sea-bed sediment using RoxAnn system: CHS experience. National Conference in Civil Engineering ’99.

2. Rusli Othman, Halim Setan, Abdul Majid Kadir and Azmi Hassan (2000) Sediment monitoring procedure using weighted similarity transformation method. National Conference in Civil Engineering ’99.

3. Tarmizi Ismail, Abu Bakar Fadhil, Abdullah Al Maamun and Zamri Mohd (2000) Hydraulic assessment on the drainage system og Tukang Batu River, Pasir Gudang for water quality analysis. National Conference in Civil Engineering ’99.

4. Mohamed Ali Abd Karim (2001) Keberkesanan penggunaan kulit kerang di dalam unir penapis untuk rawatan larut lesapan. National Conference in Civil Engineering 2001.

5. Academic Assessor for paper entitled ‘Multilayer perception modelling of hourly streamflow hydrograph’ for paper to be published in the Journal, Institution of Engineers Malaysia (17-6-2003).

6. Nor Azam Ramli and Wesam Al Madhoun (2004) Integration of environmental impact assessment in the project life cycle, National Conference in Civil Engineering (AWAM 2004).

7. Johan Sohaili, Fadil Othman, Zaki Faisol and Zulfa Fauzia (2004) Penggunaan magnet bagi penyingkiran pejal terampai dan sisa organic dalam sample air sisa, National Conference in Civil Engineering (AWAM 2004).

8. S.M. Zain, Y.C.Hoon and N.E.Basri (2004) Kajian penggunaan enapcemar kumbahan dalam pembuatan batu-bata tanah liat, National Conference in Civil Engineering (AWAM 2004).

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9. Nabsiah Abdul Wahid, Ismail Abustan and Dato Lee (2004) PBA service quality gaps: From the perspective of Penang Industrial Customers, National Conference in Civil Engineering (AWAM 2004).

10. M.H.Isa, A. Al-Madhoun, A.A.Hamidi, F.A.H.Asaari & N.H.M.Sabiani (2004) Fe removal by adsorption using ash from oil palm factory, National Conference in Civil Engineering (AWAM 2004).

11. Academic Assessor for paper entitled ‘Globisasi Sosial dan alam Sekitar: Cabaran Pengurusan Alam Sekitar Dalam Abad Ke-21’ to be published in Jurnal KUiTTHO (29-10-2004).

12. Academic Assessor for paper entitled ‘Pengurusan Sisa Pepejal Di Malaysia’ to be published in Jurnal KUiTTHO (29-10-2004).

13. Assessor for application of USM short term grant from Dr Lai Sai Hin with the research title ‘The use of MSMA for integrated urban drainage management’, September 2007.

14. Assessor for application of USM Postgraduate Research Fund from Abdelnaser Omran Ali to present his paper on ‘Factors affecting participation in recycling of solid waste in Malaysia: A study of households attitude in Kangar’ to attend conference in 2007.

15. Assessor for application of USM Postgraduate Research Fund from Siti Hazneza Binti Abdul Hamid to present her paper on ‘Evaluation on the extractable formaldehyde on waste medium density fibreboard’ to attend Conference of Forestry and Forest Products Research 2007, The Legend Hotel, K.Lumpur 27-29th November 2007.

16. Assessor for application of USM Postgraduate Research Fund from Ruri Aditya Sari to present his paper on ‘Utilization of red pitaya (H.Polyrhirus) peels as value added for ingredients’ to attend International Conference Research And Technology at Park Royal Hotel, Batu Feringgi, Penang on 28-30 May 2008.

17. Assessor for application of ERGS grant from Dr H Md Azamathulla with the title of Prediction of Scour below Pipelines on the River Bed, 23 March 2011.

18. Assessor for application of ERGS grant from Prof Aminuddin Ab Ghani with the title of The Role of Paddy Field in Flood Control: Case Study of Muda Irrigation Scheme (region 3), 23 March 2011.

19. Assessor for application of USM short term grant from Mr liew Cheng Siang with the title of Urban Flood Modelling for Ungauged Catchment: Case Study of Tanah Merah, Kelantan, 9th May 2011.

8. Records of Papers presented at Conferences/Seminars/Workshops locally or overseas:- (1) Mohd Nordin Adlan (1990) 'Technical Assessment of Perak Water Supply Rules', paper presented at the Senior Officers Conference of JKR Malaysia from 26th to 28th August 1990, held at the Holiday Inn, Shah Alam, Selangor (2) Mohd Nordin Adlan (1990) 'Technical Review and Preliminary Assessment of Perak Water Supply Rules', paper prented at the National Seminar of Waterworks District Engineers Malaysia, held from 14th to 16th March 1990 at the Convention Hall, Wisma Darul Iman, Kuala Terengganu (3) Mohd Nordin Adlan (1993) ‘Crump Weirs’, paper was presented in a short course at USM, Perak Branch Campus on 20-4-93. (4) Mohd Nordin Adlan (1994) ‘Site investigation and selection’, paper was presented in a short course at USM, Perak Branch Campus on 10-5-94. (5) Mohd Nordin Adlan (1994) 'Evaluation of Water Resources for the State of Perak in View of Vision 2020' paper was presented at the Sarawak Water Resources Conference-1994', Kuching, Sarawak, 8-10th. August, 1994. (6) Mohd Nordin Adlan (1994) 'An Overview of Lump Sum Contract for Operation and Maintenance of Water Treatment Plants', paper presented at the National Seminar on Contracting in Malaysia held at the Conference Hall, USM, Penang from 23rd to 24th June 1994 (7) Mohd Nordin Adlan (1995) 'DAF (dissolved air flotation) Optimisation', paper presented to the Process Advisers and Plant Managers of Severn Trent Water on the 6th. Nov. 95 held at Ground Floor Seminar Room, Severn Trent Water, 2297, Coventry Road, Birmingham B26 3PU. (8) Mohd Nordin Adlan (1996) 'Full-plant studies on the removal of turbidity in DAF process', paper

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presented in the Postgraduate Seminar of water resources and environmental engineering held on 18th. Jan. 96 at Room 301, Cassie Building, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne. (9) Mohd Nordin Adlan (1996) 'Problems encountered using ADV for measurement of velocity distribution in DAF tank' paper presented in the Nortek Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter(ADV) users meeting in the United Kingdom held at HR Wallingford on 2nd. Oct.96. (10) Mohd Nordin Adlan (1998) ‘A review on dissolved air flotation process for potable water treatment’, paper presented at a seminar organised by Lembaga Air Perak, Ipoh on 13-6-98. (11) Mohd Nordin Adlan (1998) “The Use of Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter for Velocity Measurement in Dissolved Air Flotation Tank”, paper presented in the “International Conference on Hydrology and Water Resources on Humid Tropics”, Casuarina Parkroyal, Ipoh on 25-11-98. (12) A.A.Ghani, Z.A.Hassan, R.Abdullah, I.Abustan, L.M.Sidek, N.A.Zakaria dan M.N.Adlan (1999) “Sediment Load Measurement in Malaysian Rivers” presented at a Seminar on Water: Forestry and Landuse Perspectives on 30 March to 1 April 1999, Institut Penyelidikan Perhutanan Kepong, K.Lumpur. (13) A.A.Ghani, Z.A.Hassan, R.Abdullah, I.Abustan, L.M.Sidek, N.A.Zakaria dan M.N.Adlan (1999) “Cross-sectional Changes in Pari River After Completion of a Flood Mitigation Project” presented at the Seminar on Water: Forestry and Landuse Perspectives on 30 March to 1 April 1999, Institut Penyelidikan Perhutanan Kepong, K.Lumpur. (14) A.A.Ghani, R.Abdullah, I.Abustan, L.M.Sidek, N.A.Zakaria dan M.N.Adlan (1999)“Water Resources and Conservation-Reduction in Peak Flood and Increase of Groundwater Replenishment”. Paper presented at “World Day Seminar on Water”, Malacca, organised by MANCID on 21-22 March,1999. (15) M.N.B. Adlan and D.J. Elliott (1999) “Enhancement of solid-liquid separation using dissolved-air flotation process”, paper presented at the International Conference Innovative Pollution Management Technologies, 14-16th July 99, Mines Resort City, Kuala Lumpur. (16) M.N.B. Adlan (2000) “Ciri-ciri kekeruhan proses pengapungan udara terlarut untuk olahan air minuman” (in English: Turbity characteristics in dissolved air flotation process for drinking water treatment), paper presented at the National Conference Civil 99 (School of Civil Engineering, USM), Orient Star Resort, Lumut, Perak, 24 – 26th January 2000. (17) M.N.B. Adlan dan Azman Bin Md Yunus (2000) “Gunatenaga manusia untuk sistem agihan air – Kajian kes di Ipoh” (In English: Managing of human resource in water reticulation system – a sace study in Ipoh) , paper presented at the National Conference Civil 99, (School of Civil Engineering, USM), Orient Star Resort, Lumut, Perak, 24 – 26hb Januari 2000. (18) A.A. Ghani, N.A. Zakaria, I. Abustan, L.M. Sidek, R. Abdullah and M.N. Adlan (2000) “Sistem saliran ekologi – satu pendekatan alternatif ke arah penyelesaian masaalah banjir kilat di kawasan bandar” (In English Ecological drainage system – an alternative approach for the solution of flash flood in urban areas), paper presented at the National Seminar World Water Day 2000, Penang, 21-3-2000 to 22-3-2000. (19) L.M. Sidek, A.A. Ghani, N.A. Zakaria, I. Abustan, R. Abdullah and M.N. Adlan (2000) New ecological drainage system as an alternative to conventional drainage system – A new concept, paper presented at the Seminar on Integrated Urban Drainage Improvement for the Cities of Melaka anf Sungai Petani, Renaissance Hotel, Melaka, 5 – 6th June, 2000. (20) M.N.B.Adlan, H.A.Aziz, R.Hasan and A.R.Z.Abidin (2000) The effects of raw water turbidity in water treatment process at Sg Kampar Treatment Plant. Proceeding of the Seminar on Environment, School of Chemical Engineering, USM Perak Branch Campus, 20-21st Nov.2000, p46-51. (21) M.S.Yusoff, N.Othman, H.A.Aziz and M.N.Adlan (2000) “Kajian mekanisma penyingkiran logam kuprum dari air sisa sintetik menggunakan media tapisan batu kapur” (in English: A study on removal

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mechanism of copper from synthetic waste water using limestone media). Proceedings of the Seminar on Environment, School of Chemical Engineering, USM Perak Branch Campus, 20-21st Nov.2000, p74-78. (22) M.M.M.Noor, N.Kamaludin, H.A.Aziz and M.N.Adlan (2000) “Kajian penggunaan kanji ubi kayu sebagai bahan tambah penggumpalan dalam olahan air minuman dan air sisa” (in English: A study on the use of tapioca as coagulant for treatment of drinking and waste water). Proceedings of the Seminar on Environment, School of Chemical Engineering, USM Perak Branch Campus, 20-21st Nov.2000, p109-114. (23) W.H.W.Ibrahim. S.R.Sumadi, M.N.Adlan and A.B.M.Diah (2000) “Konkrit untuk struktur pantai dan laut” (in English: Concrete for coastal and sea structures). Malaysian Science and Technology Congress (MSTC 2000). COSTAM and Ministry of Science, Technology and The Environment, Kota Kinabalu, 18-20 September, 2000. (24) M.N.B.Adlan, H.A.Aziz, M.P.Ramlan. A.B.Z.Abidin (2000) “A case study on turbidity and suspended solids removal at the Parit Water Treatment using dissolved air flotation”, paper accepted for Asia Pacific Regional Conference, 12-15th Sept.2001, Fukuoka, Japan. (25) M.N.B.Adlan, M.Y.M. Isa and H.A.Aziz (2001) Non-revenue water in perspective of researches and advances, Proceedings of the National Conf. on Hydraulics, Hydrology and Sustainable Water Resources Management, National Hydraulics Research Institute of Malaysia, Equatorial Hotel, Bangi, 24-25 Sept. 2001. (26) M.N.B. Adlan and H.A. Aziz (2001) A study on the household population for domestic water consumption in the State of Perak, Proceedings 2nd National Civil Engineering Conference (AWAM 2001, USM), Superstar Gemini-Star Cruises, 5-8 February 2002. (27) M.N.B. Adlan, H.A. Aziz and Norlila Shuib (2001) “Kajian kuantiti enapcemar yang dihasilkan oleh loji-loji Lembaga Air Perak” (In English: Study on the production of sludge from water treatment plants in Perak), Proceedings 2nd National Civil Engineering Conference (AWAM 2001, School of Civil Engineering, USM), Superstar Gemini-Star Cruises, 5-8 February 2002. (28) C.Y. Loon, H.A. Aziz, M.S. Yusof and M.N. Adlan (2001) “Keberkesanan batu kapur dalam meningkatkan kualiti larut lesapan: kajian kes di tapak pelupusan sisa MPKS, Jabi” (In English: Effectiveness of limestone for improving leachate quality: A case study of waste disposal site at MPKS Jabi), Proceedings 2nd National Civil Engineering Conference (AWAM 2001, School of Civil Engineering, USM), Superstar Gemini-Star Cruises, 5-8 February 2002. (29) J.B. Ahmad, D.R.B.H.Basri, H.A. Aziz, F.A.H. Asaari and M.N. Adlan (2001) “Proses pengkoposan bahan-bahan organik dari aliran sisa pepejal domestik dengan menggunakan reaktor aerobik” (In English: Composting process of organic materials from domestic solid waste using aerobic reactor), Proceedings 2nd National Civil Engineering Conference (AWAM 2001, School of Civil Engineering USM), Superstar Gemini-Star Cruises, 5-8 February 2002. (30) N. Kamaludin, H.A. Aziz and M.N. Adlan (2001) “Kajian perbandingan penggunaan kanji sagu, ubi kayu, gandum dan jagung sebagai bahan tambah penggumpalan dalam menyingkirkan kekeruhan pada pH optimum 6.5 dan kepekatan Alum 20 mg/L” (In English: Comparisons of starch from sago, tapioca, wheat and corn as an additional coagulant for removal of turbidity at an optimum pH 7 and alum concentration 20 mg/L), Proceedings 2nd National Civil Engineering Conference (AWAM 2001, School of Civil Engineering USM), Superstar Gemini-Star Cruises, 5-8 February 2002. (31) Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Mohd. Nordin Adlan, Khairul Amilin, Mohd. Suffian Yusoff and Noor Hisham Ramly (2002) ‘Quantification of generation rate of leachate from semi-aerobic landfill: Field Data’, Proceedings, The 5th. Asian Symposium on Academic Activities for Waste Management (AAAWM), Kuala Lumpur, 9-12 September, 2002. (32) Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Mohd. Nordin Adlan, Nurul Huda Adnan, Mohd. Suffian Yusoff and Noor Hisham Ramly (2002) ‘Removal of copper, zinc, iron and manganese from semi aerobic leachate using limestone filter: Case study at Pulau Burung landfill site, The 5th. Asian Symposium on Academic Activities for Waste Management (AAAWM), Kuala Lumpur, 9-12 September, 2002.

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(33) Nasiman Sapari, M.N.B.Adlan and A.R.Z.Abidin (2002) Water supply for the city of Ipoh: a case study for water supply for a tropical city in Malaysia. Proceedings International Conference on Sustainability of Water Resources, Murdoch University, Western Australia, 13-15th November, 2002. (34) M.N.B.Adlan, H.A.Aziz, M.Y.M.Isa and H.W.Loh (2003) A case study on turbidity and suspended solids for Sg Kinta and Sg Perak intakes. Proceedings Water and Drainage 2003, Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, 28-30th April, 2003. (35) M.N.B.Adlan, H.A.Aziz and I.Abustan (2003) A case study on the effects of road construction through river Kinta catchment, Proceedings 2nd Asia-Pacific Training Workshop on Ecohydrology, Cibinong, West Java, Indonesia. (36) Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Mohd Nordin Adlan, Mohd. Suffian Yusoff, Nur Hidayah Adnan and Mohd. Shahrir Zahari (2003), ‘Removal Of Copper From Municipal Solid Waste Leachate By Limestone Filter’, Proceedings, L-Sessions, Filtech Europa 2003, 21-23 October, Dusseldorf, Germany (37) Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Mohd. Nordin Adlan, Mohd. Shahrir Zahari and Salina Alias (2003) Removal Of Chemical Oxygen Demand (Cod) From Semi Aerobic Landfill Leachate By Using Activated Carbon And Limestone. Proceedings of Comprehensive Seminar on Construction and Creation of Sustainable Society Based on the Zero-Discharge Concept, December 15-17, Kyoto University, R114-R122. (38) M.N. Adlan, E.W.J. Tan and H.A. Aziz (2004) Development and performance evaluation of an unpacked saturator for the dissolved air flotation process. Proceedings for Asia Water 2004 Conference, The Mines, Kuala Lumpur, 30-31st March 2004. (39) Lau Teik Hin, Aziz, H.A., M. Nordin Adlan and Shahrir Mohd Zahari (2004), ‘Colour Removal for Leachate from Semi-Aerobic Landfill Leachate Using Limestone and Activated Carbons as Media’, Proceedings Third National Conference in Civil Engineering, ISBN 978-983-861-307-1, In “Kejuruteraan Awam, Teori Penghubung Penyelidikan dan Praktik”, Editors: Mohd Nordin Adlan et al., 2007, Publisher: Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, p218-225. (40) S. Alias, H.A. Aziz, F.A.H. Asaari and M.N. Adlan (2004), ‘Penyingkiran pepejal terampai menggunakan FeCl3 dan polielektrolit kationik dalam olahan larut lesapan’(In English: Removal of suspended solids using FeCl3 and cationic polyelectrolyte from leachate), Proceedings, Third National Conference in Civil Engineering, ISBN 978-983-861-307-1, In “Kejuruteraan Awam, Teori Penghubung Penyelidikan dan Praktik”, Editors: Mohd Nordin Adlan et al., 2007, Publisher: Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, p257-266. (41) Adlan M. N., Tan E. W. J., Aziz H. A. (2004), ‘Performance evaluation of a laboratory unpacked saturator for the dissolved air flotation process’, Proceedings, Third National Conference in Civil Engineering, ISBN 978-983-861-307-1, In “Kejuruteraan Awam, Teori Penghubung Penyelidikan dan Praktik”, Editors: Mohd Nordin Adlan et al., 2007, Publisher: Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, p173-180. (42) Adlan M. N., Tan E. W. J., Aziz H. A. (2004), ‘A review of visual technique for measuring bubble size and rising velocity for the dissolved air flotation process’, Proceedings Third National Conference in Civil Engineering, ISBN 978-983-861-307-1, In “Kejuruteraan Awam, Teori Penghubung Penyelidikan dan Praktik”, Editors: Mohd Nordin Adlan et al., 2007, Publisher: Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, p246-251. (43) Nor Lila Shuib, Mohd Nordin Adlan dan Hamidi A.Aziz (2004) ‘Kajian ciri-ciri dan kandungan logan berat dalam enapcemar olahan air di Negeri Perak’ (In English: Investigation of heavy metals and characteristics of water treatment sludge in the State of Perak), Proceedings Third National Conference in Civil Engineering, ISBN 978-983-861-307-1, In “Kejuruteraan Awam, Teori Penghubung Penyelidikan dan Praktik”, Editors: Mohd Nordin Adlan et al., 2007, Publisher: Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, p237-245.

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(44) Mohd Nordin Adlan, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Faridah Abu Hassan Asaari, Mohd Sanusi S. Ahmad, Mohamed Izham Mohamed Ibrahim and Mohamad Fared Murshed (2004), Water Quality Assessment For Tasik Harapan, Universiti Sains Malaysia’, ECOMOD, September, 2004. (45) Mohd Nordin Adlan, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Faridah Abu Hassan Asaari, Kamar Shah Ariffin, Mohd Sanusi S. Ahmad, Hasmarini Muhammad and Ramlah Ahmad (2005) A study on dissolved oxygen, ammoniacal nitrogen, phosphorus and sludge characteristics at Harapan Lake, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Proceedings International Conference on Healthy Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 20-22 Nov. 2005. (46) Faridah Abu Hassan Asaari, Mohd Nordin Adlan, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Mohd Sanusi S. Ahmad, Mohamad Fared Murshed and Ramadhan Putra Syahjaya (2005) Laboratory study on the control of algal bloom in Lake Harapan using low concentration of copper sulphate, Proceedings International Conference on Healthy Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 20-22 Nov. 2005. (47) Sabir Hussain, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Mohamed Hasnain Isa, Faridah A.H.Asaari and Mohd Nordin Adlan (2006) Domestic wastewater nutrients removal using GAC and limestone by physico-chemical treatment. Proceedings 4th Asiawater 2006 Conference, Mines Resort City, Kuala Lumpur. (48) M.N.Adlan, M.F. Murshed and H.A.Aziz (2006) Pilot plant study on dissolved air flotation for removal of turbidity and suspended solid. Proceedings 4th Asiawater 2006 Conference. Mines Resort City, Kuala Lumpur. (49) Han Thein Maung U and Mohd Nordin Adlan (2006) A study on the performance of limestone roughing filter for the removal of turbidity, suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand and coliform organisms using wastewater from oxidation pond. Proceedings 1st Civil Engineering Colloquium, School of Civil Engineering, USM, held 24-25th May 2006. (50) Zawawi D., Hamidi A.A. and Mohd Nordin A. (2006) Evaluation of coagulation and flocculation of semi-aerobic leachate in removing colour and COD by poly-aluminium chloride (PAC). Proceeding 1st Civil Engineering Colloquium, School of Civil Engineering, USM, held 24-25th May 2006. (51) Mohamad Fared M., Mohd Nordin A., Nor Azleena Azreen M.O. and Hamidi A.A. (2006) Pilot plant study on dissolved air flotation process for treatment surface water in Jalan Baru Treatment Plant, Parit Buntar, Perak. Proceeding 1st Civil Engineering Colloquium, School of Civil Engineering, USM, held 24-25th May 2006. (52) Mohd Nordin Adlan, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Faridah Abu Hassan Asaari, Kamar Shah Ariffin, Mohd Sanusi S. Ahmad, Hasmarini Muhammad and Ramlah Ahmad (2005) A study on water quality and sludge characteristics at Harapan Lake, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Proceedings 2006 Asian-Pacific Conference on Practical Environmental Technologies, 3rd August 2006, Manila, pg A3 to A10. (53) Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Mohd. Nordin Adlan, Nasrin Aghamohammadi and Salina Alias (2006), ‘An Integrated Semi Aerobic Landfill Leachate Treatment: Case Study At Pulau Burung Landfill Site, Penang’, paper presented at the AUN/SEED-Net Field-Wise Seminar in Environmental Engineering, Theme: Engineering solutions to environmental challenges-A Regional collaborative approaches, August 1-2, Hotel Intercontinental, Manila. (54) Zawawi Daud, Hamidi Abdul Aziz and Mohd Nordin A. (2006) Application of Coagulation and Flocculation Process on Semi-Aerobic Leachate in Removing Colour and COD by Polyaluminium Chloride (PAC). Proceeding BROWNFIELD ASIA 2006 - International Conference on Remediation and Management of Contaminated Land: Focus on Asia, 267 - 282, 5th- 7th September 2006, Kuala Lumpur. (54) Zawawi Daud, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Mohd. Nordin Adlan (2006), ‘Effectiveness of polyaluminium chloride (PAC) for the removal of colour and COD from semi-aerobic leachate’ Proceedings 2nd Southeast Asian Natural Resources and Environmental Management Conference (SANREM 2006), Le Meridian Hotel Kuala Lumpur, 21-23 November 2006.

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(55) Zawawi Daud, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Mohd. Nordin Adlan (2006), The effectiveness of combined filtration and coagulation-flocculation on the treatment of semi-aerobic leachate, Proceeding of Malaysian Technical Universities Conference on Engineering and Technology, Batu Pahat, Johor, 19-20th December, 2006. (56) Mohd Nordin Adlan, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Han Thein Maung and Mohamad Fared Murshed (2007) Horizontal Flow Roughing Filter for the Removals of Turbidity and Coliform Organisms. Proceeding International Conference on Water Management and Technology Applications in Developing Countries, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, 14-16 May, 2007. (57) Zawawi Daud, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Mohd. Nordin Adlan (2007), “Kajian Keberkesanan Penyingkiran Warna dan COD Menggunakan Polialuminium Klorida Dalam Olahan Larut Lesapan Semi-Aerobik Selepas Pra-penapisan” [In English: A study on the effectiveness of colour and COD removals using polyaluminium chloride (PAC) for the treatment of semi-aerobic leachate after pre-filtration], Proceedings of Civil Engineering Conference 2007, ISBN 978-983-41290-0-0 In “Kejuruteraan Awam 50 Tahun Kemerdekaan” (Nor Azam Ramli et al., eds), Langkawi, Malaysia, 28-31st May 2007. (58) Zawawi Daud, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Mohd. Nordin Adlan (2007), Appropriate combination of physical-chemical treatment (In English: coagulation, flocculation and filtration) for the efficient treatment of semi-aerobic leachate, Proceeding of International Conference on Natural Resources and Environmental Management, Kuching, Sarawak, 27-29th November 2007. (59) Zawawi Daud, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Mohd. Nordin Adlan (2007), Removal of colour and COD from semi-aerobic leachate using polyaluminium chloride (PAC), AUNSEED-NET Field Wise Seminar in Civil Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 1-2nd Nov. 2007, p252-260. (60) Zawawi Daud, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Mohd. Nordin Adlan (2007), Penyingkiran warna dan COD menggunakan polialuminium klorida (PAC) dalam olahan larut lesapan semi-aerobik: Kajian kes di Tapak Pelupusan Pulau Burung [In English: Removal of colour and COD using polyaluminium chloride for the treatment of semi-aerobic leachate: A case study on Pulau Burung Landfill site], Prosiding Seminar Penyelidikan Kejuruteraan Awam, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 11-12th Dec. 2007. (61) Zawawi Daud, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Mohd. Nordin Adlan (2007), Treatment of semi-aerobic leachate by combined coagulation-flocculation and filtration method, Proceedings of the International Congress of Environmental Research, Bhopal, India, 27-30th Dec. 2007. (62) M.N.Adlan and P.Palaniandy (2008) Pollutant removal from raw leachate using dissolved air flotation. Innovations in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Proceedings of the International Conference on Construction and Building Technology, UNITEN, ISBN 978-967-305-154-0, pp233-240. (63) Zawawi Daud, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Mohd. Nordin Adlan (2008), Removal of colour and ammoniacal nitrogen from semi-aerobic leachate using limestone and zeolite, Proceeding of International Conference on Remediation and Management of Contaminated Land, Kuala Lumpur, 5-7th May 2008. (64) Fakhrur Radzi Bin Mohd Omar, Mohamed Hasnain Isa, Shamsul Rahman Mohamed Kutty, Amirhossein Malakahmad and Mohd Nordin Adlan (2008) Solidification/stabilization of waste activated sludge from petroleum refinery, Proceedings for International Conference on Environment, Penang. (65) M.N.Adlan, Mohd Yusof Mohd Isa and Nasiman Sapari (2008) Performance study on dissolved air flotation pilot plant to treat highly turbid water from newly constructe dam at Ulu Kinta, Proceedings 2nd Engineering Conference on Sustainable Engineering, Infrastructures Development and Management, Kuching, 18-19th December 2008. (66) Nasiman Sapari, Indra Sati Hamonangan Harahap and Mohd Nordin Adlan (2008) The influence of rising groungwater on slope stability and engineering properties of soil, Proceedings 2nd Engineering Conference on Sustainable Engineering, Infrastructures Development and Management, Kuching, 18-19th December 2008.

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(67) Mohd Nordin Adlan, Hamidi Abdul Aziz and Mat Rusni Hassan (2009) The effects of media sizes in horizontal roughing filter for suspended solids removal, Proceedings Water Malaysia 2009 – an International Conference on Industry Best Practices, 19-21st May 2009, Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur. (68) Mohd Nordin Adlan, Mohd Yusof Mohd Isa, Mohamed Hasnain Isa, Rezaur Rahman Bhuiyan and Nasiman Sapari (2009) Assessment of water availability from Lenggong catchment, Proceedings International Conference on Water Resource, 26-27th May 2009, Bayview Hotel, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia. (69) Mohd Nordin Adlan, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Nurraihana Mohd Razib and Abu Bakar Mohamad Hanif (2009) The effects of pressure reduction on no-revenue water in water reticulation system, presented at the International Conference on water Conservation in Arid Regions, 12-14 October 2009, Kingabdul Aziz University, Jeddah. (70) Puganeshwary Palaniandy, Mohd Nordin Adlan and Hamidi Abdul Aziz (2009) Dissolved air flotation process for colour and chemical oxygen demnd removal in landfill leachate treatment, Proceedings of the 2009 International Conference on Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering, NTU Singapore. ISBN 13-978-981-4293-46-4, p149-152. (71) Mohd Nordin Adlan, Basil Pandong Pian, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Mohd Suffian Yusof and Puganeshwary Palaniandy (2009) Evaluation of tank design parameters and water quality for the newly constructed water treatment plant at Sg Kampar, Proceedings Civil Engineering Conference (AWAM 09), 27-29th October, Hotel Corus, K. Lumpur. ISBN 978-983-42190-2-4 In “Meniti Pembanguna Lestari Dalam Kejuruteraan Awam” (Nor Azam Ramli et al., eds). (72) Puganeshwary Palaniandy, Mohd Nordin Adlan and Hamidi Abdul Aziz (2009) Coagulation and dissolved air flotation (DAF) in landfill leachate treatment, Proceedings Civil Engineering Conference (AWAM 09), 27-29th October, Hotel Corus, K. Lumpur. ISBN 978-983-42190-2-4 In “Meniti Pembanguna Lestari Dalam Kejuruteraan Awam” (Nor Azam Ramli et al., eds). (73) Nurazim Ibrahim, Jamariza Zainol, Mohd Suffian Yusoff, Hamidi Abdul Aziz and Mohd Nordin Adlan (2009) Food waste generation rate and composition at USM cafeteria, Proceedings Civil Engineering Conference (AWAM 09), 27-29th October, Hotel Corus, K. Lumpur. ISBN 978-983-42190-2-4 In “Meniti Pembanguna Lestari Dalam Kejuruteraan Awam” (Nor Azam Ramli et al., eds). (74) Mohamad Fared Murshed, Nor Azalina Rosli, Mohd Nordin Adlan and Syafalni (2009) A study of flow characteristics in dissolved air flotation tank using CFD, Proceedings Civil Engineering Conference (AWAM 09), 27-29th October, Hotel Corus, K. Lumpur. ISBN 978-983-42190-2-4 In “Meniti Pembanguna Lestari Dalam Kejuruteraan Awam” (Nor Azam Ramli et al., eds). (75) Mohd Nordin Adlan, Puganeshwary Palaniandy, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Siti Nurul Izzah Abdul Malek (2010) Performance of newly developed USM saturator sprayer nozzle for dissolved air flotation process, Proceedings International Conference on Environment 2010: Green Technologies for the Benefits of bottom Billions, 13-15 December 2010, Park Royal Hotel, Penang. ISBN 978-967-394-013-4. (76) Mohd Nordin Adlan, Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Nur Madehah Omar, Najwa Fardella Mohd Sham and Nasiman Sapari (2011) Removals of turbidity, suspended solids and chemical oxygen demand from domestic wastewater using up-flow roughing filter, Proceedings International Conference on Integrated Water Management, Murdoch University, Western Australian, 2nd – 5th Feb. 2011. (78) Nasiman Sapari, Siti Suhairi Muhammad Idris, Asma Farah Ismail and Mohd Nordin Adlan (2011) The treatment of oily wastewater and septic tank effluent by biofilteration systems, Proceedings International Conference on Integrated Water Management, Murdoch University, Western Australian, 2nd – 5th Feb. 2011. 9. Patents and Registered Designs (Completed and in progress)

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Title: Air injection nozzle. Patent Office: Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia, Certificate of Filing, Application No. PI 20062479. Filing Date: 30/5/2006. Patent granted 29 May 2009, Grant No MY-138312-A. 10. Records of consultancy services with dates

Title Client Date Amount (RM)

1) Penang GIS, as a team member. Involved with hydrological aspect.

Penang State Government

1993/94 2 million

2) Stormwater management master plan study for Ipoh City.

Zaaba Perunding

7-11-98 110,000.00

3) Reduction of surface runoff hydrograph using infiltration and storage system at USM Campus

Drainage and Irrigation Department

1-12-98 208,023.10

4) A study on domestic water consumption for the State of Perak

Perak Water Board

6-5-99 to Feb.2000

19,435.00

5) Non-executive director, Perunding Baram Sdn. Bhd. 1993 to 1999

6) Research Contract Flood Mitigation Projek in Datuk Keramat – Model Test

Sam McCoy Engineering Sdn. Bhd

2003 RM64,980

7) Research Contract Pump Sump Modelling Test for Lahar Tiang Water Supply in Muda River Scheme

Ocean Electrical Engineering Co. Sdn Bhd

2003 RM 83,490

8) Research Contract Pump Sump Modelling Test for Water Supply in Hilir Perak

Salcon Engineering Berhad

2003 RM70,000

9) Research Contract Pump Sump Model Testing for Muda River Scheme, Sg. Dua Treatment Works

Ebara Pumps (M) Sdn. Bhd

2004 RM145,000

10) Research Contract New Lahar Tiang - Inlet Channel Model Testing for Muda River Scheme

Ocean Electrical Engineering Co. Sdn Bhd

2004 RM32,000

11) Research consultancy on the design of leachate treatment system for landfill site at Langkawi, Kedah

Khairi Consult 2004 RM10,000

12) Supervision on the construction of leachate treatment system for landfill site at Langkawi, Kedah.

Perunding Kejuruteraan Armi

2005 RM40,000

13) Modeling of horizontal roughing filter for abroginal settlement at Sg Jang, Kuala Kubu Baharu, Selangor

Department of Health, Selangor

2004/06 RM14,000

14) Technical audit for Lenggong Water Treatment Plant and yield study for Lenggong Catchment

Perak Water Board

2006 RM6,000

15) Testing of water from Ulu Kinta Dam at dissolved air flotation pilot plant Jalan Baru, Parit Buntar.

Salcon Engineering Bhd

2007 RM7,000

16) Laboratory testing of air injection nozzles for air precipitation efficiencyof Salcon Engineering Bhd

Salcon Engineering Bhd

2007 RM8,000

17) Cadangan mengatasi pencemaran hutan paya bakau Kilim dan pengawasan air leachate sisa pepejal dari memasuki Sungai Kilim, Langkawi, Kedah Darul Aman. (Translation: Proposed pollution prevention on Kilim mangrove forest and monitoring of leachate from landfill site from entering Kilim River, Langkawi, Kedah).

Lambang Mampan Sdn Bhd and Langkawi Municipal Council.

2007/08 RM47,500

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Record of University Service with dates:-

Activities Dates 1) Teaching various subjects at the School of Civil Engineering especially at its infancy stage (teaching at 13 hours per week) from 1991 to 1994. Currently limited to subjects in water resources and environmental engineering.

1991 to 2/4/08

2) The first Programme Chairman for Water Resources and Environmental Engineering.

1991 to 1993

3) Co-ordinator for ODA cell No. 14 research study including establishing research collaboration with University of Newcastle Upon Tyne.

1992 to 1994

4) Development of the teaching facilities for the water resources laboratory at the School including visiting University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology and James Cook University in Australia.

22-5-93 to 21-6-93

5) Conducting study visit to Universiti Teknologi Malaysia to evaluate and develop teaching facilities in the water resources and environmental laboratories at USM.

1991

6) Conducting study visit to University of Newcastle Upon Tyne to strengthen the syllabi and laboratory facilities in water resources and environmental engineering at USM to achieve international standards.

1992

7) Conducting an initial assessment from the applicants for the appointment of associate professor, professor and lecturers in water resources and environmental engineering.

1992/93

8) A team member for the design and construction of Hydrology Laboratory at the School of Civil Engineering.

1992-1994

9) Represented USM for MANCID annual general meeting in Johor Bahru.

1993

10) Preparing examination questions for technicians at the School of Civil Engineering.

1991-1993

11) Co-ordinator for the seminar on 'Evaluation of Reclaimed Landfill Sites for Foundation Construction' held at Perak Branch Campus under collaboration with ADP (Australian Development Programme)

19-1-93

12) Co-ordinator for the seminar on Urban Drainage, Problems and Solutions held at Perak Branch Campus under collaboration with ADP (Australian Development Programme)

19-1-93

13) Co-ordinator for the short course on Sediment Transport and Stream Gauging under collaboration with ODA.

20 to 22-4-93

14) Committee member for the short course on 'Investigation and Control of Soil and Water Contamination' held at USM Perak Branch Campus.

10 to 12-5-94

15) Member in the Academic Service Committee, USM Perak Branch Campus.

1992/93

16) Sit in various School Committee as follows: Committee member in the Dean’s EXCO. Committee member at the School of Civil Engineering when the Chancellor

visiting the Perak Branch Campus.

1992/93 1993

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Committee member at the School of Civil Engineering for the Open Day Celebration 25 years USM.

Chairman for the committee of student practical training. Committee member for curriculum development. Committee member in the technical section for the International Conference

in Humid Tropics 98. Evaluation of papers in water resources and environmental engineering for

the International Conference in Humid Tropics 98. Committee member for the student practical training. Committee member for the development of new courses and curriculum Chairman sub-committee on Practical and Industrial Training School representative to Industrial Communication Unit , USM Perak

Branch Campus. Technical committee member for National Conference Civil 99. Evaluation of papers in water resources for the National Conference Civil

99. Giving an extra class for subject JAP 311/3 (Environmental

Engineering I) on 10-10-2000 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Giving an extra class for subject JAH 312/3 (Fluid Mechanics for Civil

Engineers) on 12-10-2000 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Committee member for the study of Scroll. Member, steering committee on National Civil Engineering Conference

AWAM 2004 Chairman, committee for publication, National Civil Engineering

Conference AWAM 2004 Chairman,Technical Session 12, National Civil Engineering Conference

AWAM 2004 Committee member on conference program National Civil Engineering

Conference AWAM 2007 Committee member for research and postgraduate programme Committee member for external network and industrial programme. Committee member for research and postgraduate study

1994 1994 1994 1998 1998 1999 to 2003 1999/2000 1999 to 2003 1999/2000 1999/2000 2000/01 2000/01 2004 2003 to July 2004 2003 to July 2004 20-22th July 2004 2007 2007/08 2007/08 2007/08

17).Repertoire for the papers presented at the International Conference in Humid Tropics 98.

24-26 Nov.98

18) Internal examiner for MSc student (Ahmeda Mohammed Salem) on the thesis entitled “Incipient motion over deposited beds in a rigid rectangular channel”.

January 1999

19) Attending sub-committee meeting on evaluation criteria for promotion for USM staff under Prof Zahrin.

20-9-2000

20) Co-ordinator in Engineering Campus for the following postgraduate workshops: 1) Research Design and Methodology. 2) Data Analysis

2003 to 2007

21) Facilitator on Research Design and Methodology workshop 2003 to 2007 22) Member in the USM Engineering Campus Committee for Problems of Flies and Odour.

2002 to 2004

23) Council member for the School of Chemical Engineering, USM (representing School of Civil Engineering)

2004-2006

24) Member for the Committee of Postgraduates Training Program, Institute of Graduate Studies.

2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

25) Chief Invigilator for final examination at Main Hall USM Engineering Campus

2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

26) Committee member, Investigation on a contract worker fell down from scaffolds at the newly constructed Culture Theatre, School of Humanity, appointed by Vice Chancellor University Science Malaysia.

December 2006

27) Committee member, Investigation on the Murder of Construction Worker at 2007

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the Construction Site for Health Centre, appointed by Vice Chancellor University Science Malaysia. 28) Chairman, Committee for the Investigation of a Contract Worker Falling Down From the Roof at the Construction Site of Health Centre, appointed by Vice Chancellor University Science Malaysia.

October 2007

29) Committee member for ConvoSwing for the 8th Convocation, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

June 2008

30) Member of Appeal Committee for July 2008 Semester Examination, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

January 2009

31) Committeee member Research and Postgraduate Studies, School of Civil engineering, USM

25th May 2010 to 31st Dec. 2011

32) Committee member on Improvement of Engineering Lecturers’ Scheme, Engineering Campus, USM

June 2010

33) Committee member on revision of curriculum development, School of Civil Engineering, USM

June 2010

34) Committee member for Technical Committee on the Preparation of USM Master Plan

July 2010

35) Committeee member on Industrial Training, School of Civil engineering, USM

18th October 2010

36) Instructor Data Analysis Workshop on 5th July 2010 and Research Methodology Workshop on 28-29th July 2010

2010

37) Representing School of Civil Engineering to be interview by EAC Panel 12th July 2010 38) Committee member for Sub-Committee on Publication of the Professorial Talk on 15 Dec. 2010

27th July 2010

39) Evaluation of Industrial Training Presentation 19th August 2010 40) Committe member for the evaluation of award for postgraduate student, School of Civil Engineering.

29th Sept. 2010

41) Resource Person in Community Engagement, Division of Industry and Community Network, USM

1st July 2010 to 31st June 2012

42) Instructor Data Analysis Workshop on 23rd Nov. 2010 and Research Methodology Workshop on 1st Dec. 2010

43) Parallel session Chairperson, International Conference on Environment 2010: Green Technologies for the Benefits of bottom Billions, 13-15 December 2010, Park Royal Hotel, Penang. (Session 1B)

13th Dec 2010

44) Chairman, Publicity Committee, International Conference Awam 2012 10th February 2011

45) Evaluation panel for Civil Engineering Colliqium 2011, School of Civil Engineering, USM

22nd March 2011

46) Assessor for ERGS Grant application entitled “Prediction of Scour Below Pipelines on the river Bed” by Dr H Md Azamathulla

23/3/2011

47) Assessor for ERGS Grant application entitled “The Role of Paddy Field in Flood Control: Case Study of Muda Irrigation Scheme” by Prof Aminuddin Ab Ghani

23/3/2011

48) Assessor for USM Short term grant application entitled “Urban Flood Modeling for Ungauged Catchment: Case Study of Tanah Merah, Kelantan” by Mr Leow Cheng Siang

9/5/2011

46) Chairman, Curriculum Development Committe, School of Civil engineering, USM.

28th March 2011

47) Chairman, Thesis Examiners’ Meeting for MSc candidate Mr Mohd Nazri Bin Idris, School of Materials and Mineral resources Engineering.

12th July 2011

48) Steering Committee Member for AWAM International Conference on Civil Engineering and Geohazard Information Zonation 2012, Penang.

19/5/2011

49) Executive Committe Member (Chairman on Publicity) for AWAM International Conference on Civil Engineering and Geohazard Information Zonation 2012, Penang.

19/5/2011

50) Chairman, Thesis Examiners’ Meeting for MSc candidate Renuka d/o Nalinggam, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

30/9/2011

51) Chairman, Thesis Examiners’ Meeting for MSc candidate Eng Swee Kheng, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

14/12/2011

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11. Record of Public Service with dates:-

Activities Dates 1) In term of Public Talk, the following topics were discussed 'live on air' with Radio 3, Ipoh:- Greenhouse Effects in a programme Indah dan Endah. Origin of Earth and Plants and its Relationship to Environment, in a

programme Indah dan Endah. 'Effects of Water Pollution to the Environment', in a programme Indah

dan Endah. Water pollution and its Source, in a programme Indah dan Endah. Public Water Supply, in a programme as a guest to Radio 3, Ipoh.

8-6-94 (5.10

to 6 p.m.) 11-5-94 (5.10

to 6 p.m.) 4-5-94 (5.10

to 6 p.m.) 27-4-94 (5.10

to 6 p.m.) 17-4-94 (8 to

9 am) 2) Technical, contractual and construction advising committee for the erection of 2-storeys school block for Maahad Al-Ummah at Chepor, Chemor, Perak.

1993 to February 1994

3) Giving lecture for newly converted Muslim with a topic of 'Relationship amongst Muslim as Prescribed in Islam' at the Islamic Out-Reach Centre, Ipoh.

10-7-94

4) Internal Auditor Institution of Engineers Malaysia, Perak Branch.

1994

5) Member Malaysian National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (MANCID)

1999

6) Student member International Association on Water Quality

1996 to 1998

7) Corporate member, Institution of Engineers Malaysia.

1984 to July 99

8) Fellow, Institution of Engineers Malaysia.

August 99 to date

9) Registered Professional Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia.

1985 to date

10) Member, Malaysian Water Association

June 99 to date

11) Chairman, Education Bureau of Parents Teachers Association, Sekolah Menengah Teknik (Technical Secondary School), Ipoh

July 99 to September 2000

12) Vice Chairman, Surau Islahiah, Taman Jati, Ipoh

April 1999 to December 2000

13) Assistant Editor, Bulletin of The Institution of Engineers Malaysia, Perak Branch.

2000/2001

14) President of Parents Teachers Association, Sekolah Menengah Teknik, Ipoh. 2000/2001 15) Internal Auditor of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia,, Perak Branch.

January 2001 to January 2003

16) Committee member Old Pupil Association, Sultan Yussuf School (SYSOPA) , Batu Gajah, Perak

2000 to 2004, 2004/06, 2007

17) Committee member for DYMM SPB Yang Di Pertuan Agong Ke IX Golf Tournament Trophy between Kinta Golf Club & SYSOPA

2001, 2002, 2003, 2005

18) Council member, Institution of Engineers Malaysia, Perak Branch 2003/04, 2004/05, 2005/06

19) Editor, Annual Bulletin, Institution of Engineers Malaysia, Perak Branch 2004, 2005 20) Vice Chairman, SYSOPA Reunion Dinner in conjunction with the birthday of His Royal Highness The Sultan of Perak at Crystal Ballroom, Hotel

2005

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Casuarina, Ipoh 21) Member of Malaysia Water Association Standing Committee on Further Education, Research, Environmental and Water Quality.

2005/07

22) Guest Editor, International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, Inderscience Publisher, Switzerland..

2006

23) Vice Chairman, SYS(GES)OPA 100 Years Reunion Dinner at Dewan Bankuet, Perak State Secretariat Building, held on 4-8-07.

2007

24) President Parent Teacher Association, Methodist Secondary School, Parit Buntar, Perak.

2007

25) 2007 International Water Association (IWA) Water Management & Technology: Towards Sustainable Implementation, committee member.

2007

26) TAM 60th Anniversary International Conference on 4th & 5th Dec. 2007, committee member.

2007

27) Hon. Treasurer, Sultan Yussuf School (GES) Old Pupils Association August 2008 Dec 2010.

28) Treasurer, DYMM SPB Yang Di Pertuan Agong Ke IX Golf Tournament Trophy between Kinta Golf Club & SYSOPA.

2008

29)Technical Paper Committee for Malaysian Water Association’s Annual Journal

January 2009

30) Technical Committee, Water Malaysia 2009 – An International Conference on Industry Best Practices organised by Malaysian Water association

2009

31) Appointed by Ministry of Education Malaysia as a committee member for reviewing and assessment of textbook on Civil Engineering Studies for secondary schools in Malaysia.

2010

32) Contesting for the post of President Sultan Yussuf School (GES) Old Pupils Association.

4th Dec 2010

32) R&D working Committee Member for Water Academy Steering Committee, Malaysian water Association., session 2011/13.

12/8/2011

12. Courses/Conferences Attended with Dates:-

Activities Dates 1) E-Learning Workshop, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS 16-7-08 2) Effective Education Delivery Workshop, Seminar Room 4, Undercroft, Chancellor Complex, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

3) Attending 2 days International Conference EU-AISA Solid Waste Management, 29-30th October 2008 at Impiana Casuarina Hotel, Ipoh.

29-30th October 2008

4) Seminar on Offshore Structures, Undercroft, Chancellor Complex, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

19-11-09

5) Team work building, Damai Laut Swiss Garden Resort & Spa organised Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

5-9 January 2009

6) Enhancing Effective Leader, Undercroft, Chancellor Complex, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

10-13 March 2009

7) Stragetic Negiotation and Deal Making, Undercroft, Chancellor Complex, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

6-8 April 2009

8) Lateral Thinking, Undercroft, Chancellor Complex, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

27-29 April 2009

9) 2nd Workshop on Groundwater in the Context of IWRM: Research and Development, and Capacity Building in Groundwater resources Management organised by NAHRIM and Akademi Sains Malaysia

12-13 April 2010

9) Worshop on Commercial Pitching for Business Matching in commemoration with Conference on Intellectual Monetisation 2010, organised by Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia, Puri Pujangga, UKM

4-5 June 2010

10) Seminar Q: Professional Registration organised by Director Office, USM Engineering Campus.

30 June 2010

11) 4th Seminar on Hajj Best Practices Through Advances in Science and Technology, Eastin Hotel, Penang

27-29 July 2010

12) IGM Short Course Series on Groundwater 1st Course: Fundamentals of Groundwater, Technology and Management. Organised by Malaysia Institute of

20-21st Dec. 2010

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Geology in collaboration with NAHRIM, Universiti Malaya and Department of Mineral and Geoscience Malaysia 13) SEAWAT WORKSHOP: A computer program for simulation of variable density groundwater flow and multi-species solute and heat transport, organised by NAHRIM and Schlumberger Water Services, Seri Kembangan.

18-20 January 2011.