Keynote & Plenary Speakers
RCSSST2026 is pleased to feature two distinguished plenary speakers who bring together expertise in nanoscience, nanotechnology, advanced materials and their applications.
Prof. Dr. Chorng Haur Sow
Abstract
Nanoscale materials have attracted great interests in recent years. Low dimensional systems such as 2D materials, nanoparticles, nanorods, nanowalls or networks are an important category of nanostructured materials with great potential as important components for nanoscale devices with various interesting functions. Thus, in the past decade, many techniques have been developed for the synthesis of such nanostructured materials. In addition, researchers have put in great effort in the studies of hybrid nanomaterials. With these efforts, a wide variety of nanostructured materials have been investigated. After the synthesis of the nanomaterials, it is desirable to be able to further modify the properties of the nanomaterials to improve the functionality of these nanomaterials. If we can create micropatterns on these as-grown nanomaterials, it will be able to further expand their potential applications. In recent years, efforts involve the alteration of physical and/or chemical properties of nanomaterials via the use of a focused laser beam have generated a lot of interests. In this presentation, we will present our efforts in the studies of hybrid nanomaterials with the emphasis on how the focused laser beam can be used as/for (a) Micropatterning and Microstructuring Tool, (b) Micro-Architecturing, (c) Micro-Photocurrent Studies, (d) Micro Photochemical Reaction, (e) Micro assembly and decoration.
Dileezaa Lurthanathan
Abstract
This presentation shares PETRONAS’ experience in translating graphene-based advanced materials from research into market adoption. Using PETRONAS’ graphene commercialization journey as a case study, the session will discuss the opportunities and challenges of moving advanced materials beyond laboratory performance into scalable, manufacturable and commercially viable industrial applications. It will also highlight the importance of ecosystem collaboration between universities, research institutes, industry, government and end users to accelerate Malaysia’s advanced materials agenda and deliver industrial impact.
Invited Speakers
Meet our distinguished invited speakers and explore their contributions across materials science, nanotechnology, magnetism, polymers and quantum technology.
Prof. Dr. ABDUL HALIM SHAARI
Magnetism & Superconductivity
Brief Overview of Timeline exploration towards Room Temperature Superconductivity
Dr. MOHD HAFIZ BIN MOHD ZAID
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Advanced MaterialsOptical enhancement on rare-earth doped bismuth lithium aluminotellurite glass system
Assoc. Prof. Dr. AHMAD MUKIFZA HARUN
Pusat Nanoteknologi Kebangsaan
Nanoscience & NanotechnologyNanotechnology Commercialization Programs and Initiatives in MOSTI
Dr. ZAINAL ABIDIN TALIB
RGS CORP SDN BHD
Nanoscience & NanotechnologyThe Landscape of Nanomaterials Research in Malaysian Agriculture
Dr. LAU LIK NGUONG
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Magnetism & SuperconductivityGrain size effect on the structural, magnetic and magneto-transport properties of La-Sr-Mn-O
Assoc. Prof. Dr. KHAMIRUL AMIN MATORI
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Advanced MaterialsEffect of B₂O₃ on the Structural, Mechanical Bioactivity of GIC derive from waste Materials
Dr. FATIN SAIHA OMAR
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Nanoscience & NanotechnologyBridging Batteries and Supercapacitors through Electrode Structure Design
Assoc. Prof. Dr. NOOR BAA'YAH IBRAHIM
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Magnetism & SuperconductivitySubstitution-Induced Tuning of Exchange Coupling and Magnetic Anisotropy in BaFe₁₂O₁₉ / M-Substituted Y₃Fe₅O₁₂ Nanocomposite Thin Films
Dr. AIMA BINTI RAMLI
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Magnetism & SuperconductivityBiowaste Derived Calcium Oxide as a Functional Dopant for YBa₂Cu₃O₇−δ High Temperature Superconductors
Dr. CHEN RUEY SHAN
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Advanced MaterialsMorphological Controlled Rice Husk-Reinforced Recycled Plastics Microcellular Biocomposites for Lightweight Acoustic Insulation
Dr. ZULKARNAIN BIN ZAINAL
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Nanoscience & NanotechnologyTransition Metal (Ni, Fe)-Doped Bi₂S₃/ZnO Nanoheterostructured Thin-Film Photoanodes for Enhanced Photoelectrocatalytic Oxygen Evolution Reaction
Dr. NURUL ASIKIN MIJAN
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Nanoscience & NanotechnologyThe Rational Synthesis of Next-Generation Core–Shell Adsorbents for Efficient CO₂ Capture
Dr. AKMAL ZAINI BINTI ARSAD
Sunway University
Magnetism & SuperconductivityInfluence of cerium and dysprosium substitution on the structural, morphology and magnetic properties of yttrium iron garnet thin films
Dr. NORATIQAH BINTI YUSOP
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Advanced MaterialsEnhancing material quality of AlN layer for UVC LED applications in viral inactivation
Assoc. Prof. Dr. CHIU WEE SIONG
Universiti Malaya
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology2D-MoS₂ Nanoflakes Decorated Silicon Nanowires for Low Overpotential Water Splitting in Producing Hydrogen Gas
Dr. HUSSEIN ABDULLAH HUSSEIN BAQIAH
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Magnetism & SuperconductivityNanostructure and physical properties of Hexagonal orthoferrites thin film synthesized via cost-effective sol-gel spin coating approach
Assoc. Prof. Dr. MOHD MUSTAFA BIN AWANG KECHIK
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Magnetism & SuperconductivityWaste-Derived Calcium Enhanced YBa₂Cu₃O₇₋δ Superconductors Synthesized by Modified Thermal Decomposition
Prof. Dr. MOHAMAD RUSOP BIN MAHMOOD
Universiti Teknologi MARA
Nanoscience & NanotechnologyFrom Nanostructure to Sensor Performance: Nb-Doped TiO₂ Nanotube Arrays for Humidity Sensing
Prof. Dr. CHEN SOO KIEN
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Magnetism & SuperconductivityCritical Current Density and Flux Pinning in Ex-situ MgB₂ with Co-addition of Dy₂O₃ and B₄C
Dr. MOHD HAFIZUDDIN BIN AB GHANI
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Nanoscience & NanotechnologyEnhancing Crop Performance with Carbon Quantum Dot (CQD)-Based Nanocomposites
Assoc. Prof. Dr. LAU KOK TEE
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
Advanced MaterialsInfluence of MEA Concentration, EPD Duration, and hBN Loading on the Dielectric Constant of Epoxy-hBN Composite Coatings: A Taguchi and ANOVA Analysis
Dr. YUSRI HELMI BIN MUHAMMAD
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
PolymersImproving the Impact Strength of Wood Particleboard Using Epoxidized Natural Rubber Modified Urea-Formaldehyde Resin
Assoc. Prof. Dr. ISKANDAR SHAHRIM BIN MUSTAFA
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Nuclear-Related MaterialsRed and Blue Shift in Thermoluminescence Glass Dosimeters
Assoc. Prof. Dr. MUHAMAD KAMIL BIN YAAKOB
Universiti Teknologi MARA
Advanced MaterialsHybrid Energy Storage and Conversion: The Emerging Role of Multifunctional Materials
Assoc. Prof. Dr. NOOR FAZLIANI BINTI SHOPARWE
Universiti Malaysia Kelantan
Advanced MaterialsCharacterisation–Mechanism Relationships of Functionalised Selective Ionic Membranes for Rare Earth Element Recovery from Ionic-Adsorption Clay Leachates
Dr. HATIKA BINTI KACO
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
PolymersProcessing of Recycled PET with Chain Extender for the Production of 3D Printing Filament
Mrs. FARHANA OTHMAN
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
PolymersFabrication and Advanced Characterization of Cellulose-Lignin Composite Films
Dr. LEE TIAN KHOON
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
PolymersPoly (2-Methoxyethyl Acrylate-co-Methacrylamide) as Polymeric Binder for Lithium-Ion Battery Electrodes
Dr. NOR AZWA ZAKARIA
International Islamic University Malaysia
Quantum TechnologyA Joint Spectral Simulation of HOM Interferometry for Quantum Sensing of Lead(II) in Aqueous Solution
Assoc. Prof. Dr. LIM KEAN PAH
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Magnetism & SuperconductivityThe Role of Sintering Temperature in Pr0.7Sr0.3MnO3 Synthesized via Thermal Treatment Method