Educations

Ph.D. in Fuel Cell Engineering, National University of Malaysia, Nov 2017

M.Sc. in Fuel Cell Engineering, National University of Malaysia, August 2014

B.Eng (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering, National University of Malaysia, Sept 2011

 

Research Experiences

• Research Fellow (2018-Present) Fuel Cell Institute, National University of Malaysia.
• PhD Research Student (2014-2017) Fuel Cell Institute, National University of Malaysia. Advisors: Prof. Dr. Andanastuti Muchtar & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mahendra Rao Somalu. “Fabrication and Characterisation of SrFe_1-xTi_xO_3-δ Cobalt-Free Cathode Material for An Intermediate-Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cell”.
• Sc Research Student (2011-2014) National University of Malaysia. Advisor: Fuel Cell Institute, National University of Malaysia. Advisors: Prof. Dr. Andanastuti Muchtar, Prof. Ir. Dr. Abu Bakar Sulong & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huda Abdullah. “Development of an LSCF-SDC Carbonate Composite Cathode via The Electrophoretic Deposition”.
• Undergraduate Research (2010-2011) National University of Malaysia. Advisor: Prof. Ir. Dr. Shahrum Abdullah. “Analysis of fatigue failure index for metal component”.

 

Awards

2018     Best Paper Award in International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Green Technology (SEGT 2018), Double-Tree by Hilton, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

2017     Excellent Thesis (Doctor of Philosophy), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

2014     Frontrunner 5000-Top Articles in Outstanding S&T Journals of China, Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China (ISTIC), China.

2014     Silver Award in Postgraduate Poster Competition-FKAB 30^th Carnival, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment (FKAB), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

2011     Razzaz Al-Jazari Award (Mechanical Engineering Student Award in Conjunction with UKM 39^th Convocation), Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment (FKAB), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

2007     Excellent Student Award for KPM Matriculation Programme (CGPA 4.0), Ministry of Education.

2005     Best student (Bahasa Melayu) for SPM 2005, SMS Muar.

 

Professional Activities and Services

1. Coordinator for the research collaboration between the Fuel Cell Institute and Johor State Agencies, 2020.
2. Internal examiner for PhD student (P77965), “Ceramic membrane and novel earthenware as separators in microbial fuel cell”, 2019.
3. Emcee for the Symposium on Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Technology, 2019.
4. Invited speaker, UKM Graduate Centre “Bicara Tuntas”, 19 December 2018. UKM Bangi.
5. Invited speaker, UKM Graduate Centre The Tarik Session: How I graduate on time, 20 March 2018. UKM Bangi.
6. Invited speaker, Fuel Cell Institute Writing Workshop: How to write an excellent thesis, 28 March 2018. UKM Bangi.
7. Reviewer for International & Local Journal including:-
8. International Journal of Integrated Engineering, August 2019.
9. Jurnal Kejuruteraan (Journal of Engineering), August 2019.
10. Jurnal Kejuruteraan (Journal of Engineering), August 2019.
11. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, June 2019.
12. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, March 2019.
13. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, February 2019.
14. Jurnal Kejuruteraan (Journal of Engineering), May 2017.
15. Jurnal Kejuruteraan (Journal of Engineering), May 2017.
16. Jurnal Kejuruteraan (Journal of Engineering), May 2017.
17. Proceeding: 1^st International Research Conference on Engineering, Science and Humanities 2016 (2 papers).

 

Active Students

1. Azreen Junaida Binti Abd Aziz, M.Sc., Fuel Cell Engineering, Main supervisor.
2. Samuel Reinhard Ignatius Sitorus, M.Sc., Fuel Cell Engineering, Co-supervisor.
3. Muhammad Farhan Bin Hil Me, M.Sc., Fuel Cell Engineering, Co-supervisor.
4. Muhammad Amirul Bin Mamsor, M.Sc., Fuel Cell Engineering, Co-supervisor.
5. Nur Hanisah Binti Hadi, M.Sc., Fuel Cell Engineering, Co-supervisor.
6. Muhammad Amirul Bin Mamsor, M.Sc., Fuel Cell Engineering, Co-supervisor.
7. Mohd Isyraf Bin Aznam, PhD, Fuel Cell Engineering, Co-supervisor.

 

Past Students

1. Wan Nor Anasuhah Wan Yusoff, M.Sc., Fuel Cell Engineering, Co-supervisor. Graduated 2019

 

Languages

English (Good), Malay (Good)

Grants

1. Structural, electrical and electrochemical behaviour of ruthenium-doped lithiated nickel oxide as symmetrical solid oxide fuel cell electrodes, Ministry of Education (Malaysia): (Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, FRGS/1/2019/TK07/UKM/02/1), RM 129,800 (USD 31,026.67), 01/09/2019 – 31/08/2021. Project Leader.
2. Development of well-dispersed and homogeneous LiCo0.6Sr0.4O2 cathode ink for intermediate-low temperature solid oxide fuel cell applications, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia: Dana Impak Perdana (DIP-2019-011), RM 100, 000 (USD 23,903.44), 01/10/2019 – 30/09/2021. Project Leader.
3. Design and Development of Balance of Plant (BOP) For Electrolyzer, PETRONAS: (RA-2019-003), RM 1,459,333 (USD 348,830.79). 15/07/2019 – 15/11/2021, Project Member.
4. Durability and Thermal Compatibility of Multi-layered Functional Ceramics in a 1 kW Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Stack, Ministry of Education (Malaysia): (Transdisciplinary Research Grant Scheme, TRGS/1/2019/UKM/01/1/1), RM 488,196 (USD 118,462.61), 01/12/2019 – 30/11/2022. Project Member.
5. Electrochemical characteristics of heterophase ceria/zirconia-based composite electrolyte materials for solid oxide fuel cells, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia: Dana Modal Insan (MI-2019-019), RM 99,200 (USD 23,712.21), 03/06/2019 – 02/06/2020, Project Member.
6. Pembuatan dan pencirian katod komposit bebas kobalt SrFe_1-xTi_xO_3-δ-Sm₂Ce_0.8O_1.9 (SFT-SDC) bagi aplikasi sel fuel oksida pepejal bersuhu sederhana, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia: Geran Galakan Penyelidik Muda (GGPM-2018-053), RM 50,000 (USD 11,951.72), 15/08/2018 – 14/08/2020. Project Leader.
7. Development of a stable and humidity-resistant LiCo_1-xM_xO₂ (M = Mn, Zn and Sr) cathode for proton-conducting solid oxide fuel cell, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia: Dana Impak Perdana (DIP-2018-013), RM 100,000 (USD 23,903.44), 14/12/2018 – 13/12/2020. Project Member.
8. The influence of real tars produced from the biomass gasification of palm and coconut shells on the performance of Ni-based anodes of solid oxide fuel cells, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia: Geran Universiti Penyelidikan (GUP-2019-076), RM 65,000 (USD 15537.24), 15/08/2018 – 14/08/2020. Project Member.
9. Microstructure, mechanical and electrochemical properties of YSZ/SDC bi-layered electrolyte for reduced temperature solid oxide fuel cell, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia: Geran Universiti Penyelidikan (GUP-2018-040), RM 70,000 (USD 16,732.41), 01/10/2019 – 30/09/2021. Project Member.
10. Synergistic Effect of Carbon Nanotubes/Organoclay for Improving Conductivity, Fire and Water Barrier Properties of Post-consumer Plastics Ecocomposites, Ministry of Education (Malaysia): (Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, FRGS/1/2019/TK05/UKM/02/3), RM 83,200 (USD 19,887.66), 01/09/2019 – 31/08/2021. Project Member.

Undergraduate Teaching

LMRA1502      Fuel Cell Technology

KKKH1223      Fluid Mechanic

Journal

2019

1. A. Baharuddin, A. Muchtar, M.R. Somalu, N.S. Kalib, N.F. Raduwan. 2019. Synthesis and Characterization of Cobalt-free SrFe_0.8Ti_0.2O_3-δ Cathode Powders Synthesized through Combustion Method for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 44(58): 30682 – 30691, (ISI WoS, Q1-IF: 4.229)
2. A. Baharuddin, A. Muchtar, M.R. Somalu, N.A. Mohd Nazrul Aman, A. Abdul Samat, M.I. Aznam. 2019. Structural, morphological, and electrochemical behavior of titanium-doped SrFe_1-xTi_xO_3-δ (x = 0.1-0.5) perovskite-structured ceramic as a cobalt-free SOFC cathode. Ceramics International 45 (10): 12903 - 12909. (ISI WoS, Q1-IF: 3.057)
3. N.L.R. Mohd Rashid, A.A. Samat, A.A. Jais, R. Somalu A. Muchtar, N.A. Baharuddin, W.N.R. Wan Isahak. 2019. Review on a zirconate-cerate-based electrolyte for proton-conducting solid oxide fuel cells. Ceramics International 45(6): 6605 - 6615. (ISI WoS, Q1-IF: 3.057)
4. C.W Mah, I. Aznam, A. Muchtar, M.R. Somalu A. Muchtar, M.J. Ghazali, N.A. Baharuddin. 2019. Enhanced morphological characteristics and electrical properties of sol-gel derived (Cu,Mn,Co)₃O₄ spinel for solid oxide fuel cells. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Status: Submitted. (ISI WoS, Q1-IF: 3.779)
5. Juliansyah, D. Panuh, D. Yulianto, H. Abd. Rahman, N.A. Baharuddin. 2019. Toughness Improvement of Grass Cutter Machine with Heat Treatment Using Radiator Coolant and Air as Cooling Media. Journal Renewable Energy & Mechanics (REM) 1 (1): 17-26.

 

2018

6. A. Baharuddin, A. Muchtar, M.R. Somalu, M. Anwar, S.A. Muhammed Ali, Joelle C.W. Mah. 2018. Effects of sintering temperature on the structural and electrochemical properties of SrFe_0.5Ti_0.5O_3-δ perovskite cathode. International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology (15): 338-348. (ISI WoS, Q2-IF: 1.534)
7. A Muhammed Ali, M. Anwar, N.A. Baharuddin, M.R. Somalu, A. Muchtar. 2018. Enhanced electrochemical performance of LSCF cathode through selection of optimum fabrication parameters. Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry 22(1): 263-273. (ISI WoS, Q2-IF: 2.327)
8. Anwar, S.A Muhammed Ali, N.A. Baharuddin, N.F. Raduwan, A. Muchtar, M.R. Somalu. 2018. Structural, optical and electrical properties of Ce_0.8Sm_0.2-xEr_xO_2-δ (x = 0–0.2) Co-doped ceria electrolytes. Ceramics International (44): 13639–13648. (ISI WoS, Q1-IF: 2.986)
9. A. Samat, W. N. A. Wan Yusoff, N.A. Baharuddin, M.R. Somalu, A. Muchtar, N. Osman. 2018. Electrochemical performance of sol-gel derived La_0.6Sr_0.4CoO_3-δ cathode material for proton-conducting fuel cell: A comparison between simple and advanced cell fabrication techniques. Processing and Application of Ceramics 12 (3): 277–286. (ISI WoS, Q2-IF: 1.070)
10. A. Baharuddin, A. Muchtar, D. Panuh. 2018. Elektrolit Dwi Lapisan bagi Sel Fuel Oksida Pepejal Bersuhu Sederhana-Rendah: Ulasan Kajian. Jurnal Kejuruteraan SI 1(2): 1-8. (ISI WoS, ESCI)
11. N. A. Wan Yusoff, A. A. Samat, N. W. Norman, M. R. Somalu, A. Muchtar, N.A. Baharuddin. 2018. Synthesis and Characterization of Zn-doped LiCoO₂ Material Prepared via Glycine-nitrate Combustion Method for Proton Conducting Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Application. Jurnal Kejuruteraan SI 1(1): 11-15. (ISI WoS, ESCI)
12. N. A. Wan Yusoff, N. W. Norman, A. A. Samat, M. R. Somalu, A. Muchtar, N.A. Baharuddin. 2018. Fabrication process of cathode materials for solid oxide fuel cells. Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences 50 (2): 153-160. (Scopus)
13. S. Kalib, A. Muchtar, M. R. Somalu, A. K. A. M. Ihsan, N. A. M. N. Aman, N.A. Baharuddin. 2018. Factors influencing thermal stress development in solid oxide fuel cells. Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences 50 (2): 146-152. (Scopus)
14. Aznam, A. Muchtar, M.R. Somalu, M.J. Ghazali, J.C.W. Mah, N.A. Baharuddin. 2018. Interconnect development for solid oxide fuel cell application. Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences 51 (2): 227-233. (Scopus)
15. A. M. N. Aman, A. Muchtar, M.R. Somalu, M. I. Rosli, N.A. Baharuddin, N. S. Kalib. 2018. A short review on the modeling of solid-oxide fuel cells by using computational fluid dynamics: assumptions and boundary conditions. International Journal of Integrated Engineering 10 (5): 87-92. (Scopus)
16. F. Raduwan, A. Muchtar, M.R. Somalu, N.A. Baharuddin, S.A Muhammed Ali. 2018. Challenges in Fabricating Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Stacks for Portable Applications: A Short Review. International Journal of Integrated Engineering 10 (5): 80-86. (Scopus)

 

2017

17. A. Baharuddin, A. Muchtar, M.R. Somalu. 2017. Influence of mixing time on the purity and physical properties of SrFe_0.5Ti_0.5O_3-δ powders produced by solution combustion. Powder Technology (313): 382-388. (ISI WoS, Q1-IF: 2.759)
18. A. Baharuddin, A. Muchtar, M.R. Somalu. 2017. Preparation of SrFe_0.5Ti_0.5O_3-δ perovskite-structured ceramic using glycine-nitrate combustion technique. Materials Letters (194): 197-201. (ISI WoS, ISI Q1-IF: 2.489)
19. A. Baharuddin, A. Muchtar, M.R. Somalu. 2017. Short Review on Cobalt-free Cathodes for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (42): 9149-9155. (ISI WoS, Q2-IF: 3.205)

 

2016

20. A. Baharuddin, A. Muchtar, M.R. Somalu, S.A. Muhammed Ali, H. Abd. Rahman. 2016. Influence of Sintering Temperature on The Polarization Resistance of La_0.6Sr_0.4Co_0.2Fe_0.8O_3-δ – SDC Carbonate Composite Cathode. Ceramics-Silikaty 60 (2): 115-121. (ISI WoS, Q3-IF: 0.692)
21. A. Baharuddin, A. Muchtar, M.R. Somalu, A.B. Sulong, H. Abdullah. 2016. Pengaruh Suhu Sinter terhadap Prestasi Elektrokimia Katod Komposit Sel Fuel Oksida Pepejal (SOFC) LSCF-SDCC. Sains Malaysiana 45(3): 459-465. (ISI WoS, Q3-IF:0.446)

 

2015-below

22. A. Baharuddin, H.A. Rahman, A. Muchtar. 2014. Kesan masa pengendapan dan saiz elektrod lawan dalam penghasilan katod komposit LSCF-SDC karbonat untuk SOFC. Sains Malaysiana 43 (4): 595-601. (ISI WoS, Q3-IF:0.446)
23. A. Baharuddin, H.A. Rahman, A. Muchtar, A.B. Sulong, H. Abdullah. 2013. Development of lanthanum strontium cobalt ferrite composite cathodes for intermediate-to low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells. Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE A 14 (1): 11-24. (ISI WoS, Q2-IF: 1.260)

 

Indexed Proceedings

1. A. Baharuddin, W N A Wan Yusoff, A. Muchtar, M.R. Somalu, A. Abdul Samat, M. Anwar. 2019. Influence of layer numbers on the structural and electrical performance of cobalt-free SrFe_0.5Ti_0.5O_3-δ cathode for intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cell application. IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 268 (2019) 012132. (Scopus)
2. Abdul Samat, M.R. Somalu, A. Muchtar, N.A. Baharuddin, N. Osman. 2019. Optimisation of screen-printed La_0.6Sr_0.4CoO_3-δ cathode film for intermediate temperature proton-conducting solid oxide fuel cell application. IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 268 (2019) 012137. (Scopus)
3. W N A Wan Yusoff, N. W. Norman, A. Abdul Samat, M.R. Somalu, A. Muchtar, A. Baharuddin, 2019. Performance of LiCo_0.6Zn_0.4O₂ as a potential cathode material candidate for intermediate solid oxide fuel cell application. IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 268 (2019) 012139. (Scopus)
4. A. Baharuddin, A. Muchtar, M.R. Somalu, A. Abdul Samat. 2016. Thermal Decomposition of Cobalt-free SrFe_0.9Ti_0.1O_3-δ Cathode for Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cell. Procedia Engineering, 148(August), 72–77. (Scopus)
5. F. Raduwan, N.A. Baharuddin, A. Muchtar, M.R. Somalu. 2016. A Short Review on Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Applications. IRCESH Proceeding: 115-117. (ISBN No: 978-967-14519-2-2)
6. A. Baharuddin, A. Muchtar, A.B. Sulong, H. Abdullah. 2013. Effect of the Deposition Time on LSCF–SDC Carbonate Thin Film Formation by the Electrophoretic Deposition Method. Advanced Materials Research 616: 1813-1818. (Scopus)
7. A. Baharuddin, A. Muchtar, A.B. Sulong, H. Abdullah. 2013. Fabrication methods for planar solid oxide fuel cells: a review. Advanced Materials Research 662: 396-401. (Scopus)

 

Popular Writing

1. A. Baharuddin, A. Muchtar, M.R. Somalu. 2019. Bahan seramik termaju dalam aplikasi tenaga hidrogen. Majalah Impak, pg. 11, ISBN: 22899359.
2. Md. Ani, N.A. Baharuddin, A. Muchtar. 2019. Penghasilan perkakas pemotong daripada bahan seramik. Majalah Impak, pg. 43, ISBN: 22899359.