Educations

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, 2015

Master of Engineering (Chemical), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2008

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (Chemical), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2007

 

Research Experiences

Research Fellow (2008-Present) Fuel Cell Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

MEXT Fellow (2019-2020) Takasaki Advanced Radiation Research Institute, National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology, Japan, Advisor: Dr. Yamamoto Shunya

Visiting scholar (2011) Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Yuen Ze University, Taiwan

Visiting scholar (2011) School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, China

PhD Research Student (2010-2015) School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Australia, Advisor: Associate Prof. Dr. Sammy Lap Ip Chan

MEng Student (2007-2008) Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Advisor: Prof. Ir. Dr. Zahira Yaakob.

 

Awards

2019 MEXT fellowship, Nuclear Researchers Exchange Program (2019-2020), Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

2017 Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing for Materials Chemistry and Physics (2017)

2016 Travel Award to International Workshop on Sustainable Soil and Groundwater Protection and Remediation 2016, Republic of China (Taiwan)

2012 Travel Award, UNSW Postgraduate Research Student Support Scheme

2010 PhD Scholarship, Public University Academic Training Scheme (SLAI, 2010-2014), Malaysia Ministry of Higher Education

2009 International Invention, Innovation, Industrial Design & Technology Exhibition Gold Medal

2008 Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) Silver Medal

 

Professional Memberships

Malaysia Board of Technologist (MBOT), Professional Technologist (Materials Technology)

Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), Graduate Engineer

Malaysia Associaton of Hydrogen Energy (MAHE), Life Member

Microscopy Society Malaysia, Life Member

Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), Associate Member

Instituion of Engineers Malaysia, Graduate Member

World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies, Member

 

Professional Activities and Services

International level

Malaysia Coordinator of International Joint-Research and Training Program: International Workshop on promoting Sustainable Protection and Restoration of Soil, Groundwater and Water Environment 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020

Review panel for research grant proposal for Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

Peer reviewer for international journals such as Materials Chemistry and Physics, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Biomass and Bioenergy, Journal of Molecular Liquids, Poland Journal of Chemical Technology, Chemical Papers, Ionics, Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, etc.

National level

Drafter for Hydrogen Storage and Safety with Fuel Cell As Power Generator for ICT Infrastructures, Malaysia Technical Standards Forum Bhd.

External examiner for Diploma project at Tun Syed Nasir Syed Ismail Polytechnic.

Organising Committee Member and Session Chair of Symposium of Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technology 2019 (SFCHT 2019)

Organising Committee Member and Session Chair of International Conference on BEFEW Nexus 2018 (BEFEW 2018)

Deputy Secretary and Session Chair of 6^th International Conference on Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technology 2017 (ICFCHT 2017)

Appointed as Assistant Secretariat of Malaysia Association of Hydrogen Energy (MAHE), 2017-2019

Organising Committee Member of Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE), 2008 & 2015

External judge for 3rd Engineering Undergraduate Research Catalyst Conference, Taylor’s University

Peer reviewer for Malaysian Journals such as Sains Malaysiana, Jurnal Teknologi, Jurnal Kejuruteraan, etc.

 

University level

Appointed as internal examiner for Master and PhD theses at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (3 PhD)

Curriculum Reviewer for Master of Chemical Engineering Program, Master and PhD of Fuel Cell Engineering, Hydrogen Energy and Energy Management and Policy Programs, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

UKM Internal Auditor of ISO9001:2015, since 2014

Course Coordinator of Hydrogen Energy, 2015-2016, 2020-present

Head of Quality Assurance of Fuel Cell Institute, 2018-2019

Laboratory Manager of Fuel Processing Laboratory, 2014-present

Webmaster of Fuel Cell Institute, 2008-2010

 

Past Students

Nurul Zafirah Abd. Khalim Khafidz, M.Sc.,’Study on the effect of magnesium oxide and magnesium hydride on carbon nanofiber for adsorption and desorption of hydrogen’, Co-supervisor. Graduated 2018.

Norilhamiah Yahya, Ph.D., ‘Development of PdAu/VGCNG anode electrocatalyst for direct glycerol fuel cell applications, Co-supervisor’. Graduated 2018.

My research interests focus in two areas: (i) advanced energy materials and (ii) process system engineering related to biomass, fuel cell and hydrogen technologies.

The key factor to unleash the potential of renewable energy is to address its intermittent characteristics and to solve the issues related to storage, distribution and transportation of energy. One promising solution is to convert the energy into hydrogen. While the cleanest hydrogen production is via electrolysis, the cost of hydrogen is still high. One of my researches is to develop catalysts that are used to produce hydrogen from renewable hydrocarbon sources particularly from biogas/biomass. Nevertheless, the biohydrogen produced from these sources usually required further separation and purification. My research in metal hydrides is a promising method to separate, store and purify in a one-pot system. The advantage of metal hydrides is their capability to absorb a large amount of hydrogen specifically (more than three times the volume of hydrogen that is stored at 800 bar and room temperature) in a solid-state form at reasonable conditions. Recently, I am collaborating with Nuclear Malaysia and a Japanese research institution to develop catalysts with irradiation technology. Ion and/or electron beam irradiation is capable to introduce dopants, create defects and reduce oxygen of materials in a timely manner by controlling the irradiation time and free radicals. I have also collaborated with the University of Bath (UK), the University of Nottingham Malaysia, Universiti Putra Malaysia and Universiti Teknologi Petronas to study the biomass value chain in relation to the environmental-food-environmental-water nexus and the economic potential of producing hydrogen from oil palm biomass using process system engineering techniques.

RARA6022 Hydrogen Energy
KKKR6463 Hydrogen Technology

2020

Optimization of oil palm empty fruit bunches value chain in peninsular malaysia

James Rubinsin, N., Daud, W. R. W., Kamarudin, S. K., Masdar, M. S., Rosli, M. I., Samsatli, S., Tapia, J. F., Wan Ab Karim Ghani, W. A. & Lim, K. L., Jan 2020, In : Food and Bioproducts Processing. 119, p. 179-194 16 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

 

2019

Additives in proton exchange membranes for low- and high-temperature fuel cell applications: A review

Wong, C. Y., Wong, W. Y., Ramya, K., Khalid, M., Loh, K. S., Wan Daud, W. R., Lim, K. L., Walvekar, R. & Kadhum, A. A. H., 1 Mar 2019, In : International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 44, 12, p. 6116-6135 20 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article

An Innovative Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) with Recycled AAC Powder for Low Carbon Construction

Rafiza, A. R., Chan, H. Y., Thongtha, A., Jettipattaranat, W. & Lim, K. L., 2 Jul 2019, In : IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. 268, 1, 012050.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article

Catalytic decomposition of methane into hydrogen and carbon nanotubes over mesostructured silica nanoparticle-supported nickel catalysts

Hasnan, N. S. N., Timmiati, S. N., Pudukudy, M., Yaakob, Z., Lim, K. L. & Taufiq-Yap, Y. H., 1 Jan 2019, (Accepted/In press) In : Journal of Porous Materials.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article

Design of biomass value chains that are synergistic with the food–energy–water nexus: Strategies and opportunities

Tapia, J. F. D., Samsatli, S., Doliente, S. S., Martinez-Hernandez, E., Ghani, W. A. B. W. A. K., Lim, K. L., Shafri, H. Z. M. & Shaharum, N. S. N. B., 1 Jul 2019, In : Food and Bioproducts Processing. 116, p. 170-185 16 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article

Durability and performance of direct glycerol fuel cell with palladium-aurum/vapor grown carbon nanofiber support

Yahya, N., Kamarudin, S. K., Karim, N. A., Mastar @ Masdar, M. S., Loh, K. S. & Lim, K. L., 15 May 2019, In : Energy Conversion and Management. 188, p. 120-130 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article

Kesan ablasi laser gentian denyut dalam air terhadap kakisan dan kekerasan permukaan keluli kalis karat

Translated title of the contribution: Effect of pulsed laser ablation in water on the corrosion behaviour and surface hardness of stainless steelsChan, S. N., Wong, W. Y., Rashmi, W., Kadhum, A. A. H., Khalid, M. & Lim, K. L., 1 Feb 2019, In : Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences. 23, 1, p. 155-169 15 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Noble-free oxygen reduction reaction catalyst supported on Sengon wood (Paraserianthes falcataria L.) derived reduced graphene oxide for fuel cell application

Sudarsono, W., Wong, W. Y., Loh, K. S., Majlan, E. H., Syarif, N., Kok, K. Y., Yunus, R. M. & Lim, K. L., 1 Jan 2019, (Accepted/In press) In : International Journal of Energy Research.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article

Recent progress of anode catalysts and their support materials for methanol electrooxidation reaction

Mansor, M., Sharifah Najiha, T., Lim, K. L., Wong, W. Y., Kamarudin, S. K. & Nazirah Kamarudin, N. H., 1 Jan 2019, In : International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article

Serapan hidrogen pada komposit magnesium oksida nano-gentian karbon

Translated title of the contribution: Hydrogen sorption of magnesium oxide carbon nanofibre compositeKhalim Khafidz, N. Z. A., Yaakob, Z., Sharifah Najiha, T., Lin, K. S. & Lim, K. L., 1 Feb 2019, In : Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences. 23, 1, p. 60-70 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Sustainable bio-economy that delivers the environment–food–energy–water nexus objectives: The current status in Malaysia

Wan Ab Karim Ghani, W. A., Salleh, M. A. M., Adam, S. N., Shafri, H. Z. M., Shaharum, S. N., Lim, K. L., Rubinsin, N. J., Lam, H. L., Hasan, A., Samsatli, S., Tapia, J. F., Khezri, R., Jaye, I. F. M. & Martinez-Hernandez, E., Nov 2019, In : Food and Bioproducts Processing. 118, p. 167-186 20 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article

 

2018

Comparative Study on Water Uptake and Ionic Transport Properties of Pre- and Post Sulfonated Chitosan/PVA polymer Exchange Membrane

Wong, C. Y., Wong, W. Y., Loh, K. S., Wan Daud, W. R., Lim, K. L., Loh, K. S., Walvekar, R. & Khalid, M., 24 Dec 2018, In : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 458, 1, 012017.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article

Corrosion Inhibition of Cold-rolled Low Carbon Steel with Pulse Fiber Laser Ablation in Water

Chan, S. N., Wong, W. Y., Walvekar, R., Kadhum, A. A. H., Khalid, M. & Lim, K. L., 1 Jun 2018, In : Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. 27, 6, p. 2805-2814 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Effect of deep eutectic solvent in proton conduction and thermal behaviour of chitosan-based membrane

Wong, C. Y., Wong, W. Y., Walvekar, R., Loh, K. S., Khalid, M. & Lim, K. L., 1 Nov 2018, In : Journal of Molecular Liquids. 269, p. 675-683 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Effect of modified natural filler o-methylene phosphonic κ-carrageenan on chitosan-based polymer electrolytes

Liew, J. W. Y., Loh, K. S., Ahmad, A., Lim, K. L. & Wan Daud, W. R., 1 Jan 2018, In : Energies. 11, 7, 1910.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Electrical and electrochemical characteristics of La_0.6Sr_0.4CoO_3-δ cathode materials synthesized by a modified citrate-EDTA sol-gel method assisted with activated carbon for proton-conducting solid oxide fuel cell application

Samat, A. A., Jais, A. A., Somalu, M. R., Osman, N., Muchtar, A. & Lim, K. L., 1 Jun 2018, In : Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology. 86, 3, p. 617-630 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

 

2017

A review on the characterization of hydrogen in hydrogen storage materials

Wei, T. Y., Lim, K. L., Tseng, Y. S. & Chan, S. L. I., 1 Nov 2017, In : Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 79, p. 1122-1133 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article

Synthesis and characterization of modified κ-carrageenan for enhanced proton conductivity as polymer electrolyte membrane

Liew, J. W. Y., Loh, K. S., Ahmad, A., Lim, K. L. & Wan Daud, W. R., 1 Sep 2017, In : PLoS One. 12, 9, e0185313.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

 

2016

A microstructural and neutron-diffraction study on the interactions between microwave-irradiated multiwalled carbon nanotubes and hydrogen

Lee, Y. T., Tsai, P. J., Peterson, V. K., Yang, B., Lin, K. S., Zhu, M., Lim, K. L., Tseng, Y. S. & Chan, S. L. I., 1 Feb 2016, In : Journal of Materials Science. 51, 3, p. 1308-1315 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Cycle stability improvement of La-Mg-Ni based alloys via composite method

Lim, K. L., Liu, Y., Zhang, Q. A., Lin, K. S. & Chan, S. L. I., 15 Mar 2016, In : Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 661, p. 274-281 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Cycle stability of La-Mg-Ni based hydrogen storage alloys in a gas-solid reaction

Lim, K. L., Liu, Y., Zhang, Q. A., Lin, K. S. & Chan, S. L. I., 17 Nov 2016, (Accepted/In press) In : International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Sintesis dan pencirian membran biokomposit kitosan-selulosa untuk aplikasi sel bahan Api

Translated title of the contribution: Synthesis and characterisation of chitosan-cellulose biocomposite membrane for fuel cell applicationsNur, N. F., Loh, K. S., Mohamad, A. B., Kadhum, A. A. H. & Lim, K. L., 2016, In : Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences. 20, 4, p. 885-891 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

The kinetics of lightweight solid-state hydrogen storage materials: A review

Nurul, N. Z., Yaakob, Z., Lim, K. L. & Sharifah Najiha, T., 10 Aug 2016, In : International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 41, 30, p. 13131-13151 21 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article

 

2014

Batteries for remote area power (RAP) supply systems

Duraman, N. P. H., Lim, K. L. & Chan, S. L. I., 5 Dec 2014, Advances in Batteries for Medium and Large-Scale Energy Storage: Types and Applications. Elsevier, p. 563-586 24 p.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

Effects of partial substitutions of cerium and aluminum on the hydrogenation properties of La_(0.65-x)Ce_xCa _1.03Mg_1.32Ni_(9-y)Al_y alloy

Lim, K. L., Liu, Y., Zhang, Q. A. & Chan, S. L. I., 3 Jul 2014, In : International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 39, 20, p. 10537-10545 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

The impact of loading and temperature on the oxygen reduction reaction at nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes in alkaline medium

Wong, W. Y., Wan Daud, W. R., Mohamad, A. B., Kadhum, A. A. H., Loh, K. S., Herianto, E. & Lim, K. L., 20 May 2014, In : Electrochimica Acta. 129, p. 47-54 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

 

2010

Hydrogen production by methanol-steam reforming using Ni-Mo-Cu/γ- alumina trimetallic catalysts

Yaakob, Z., Kamarudin, S. K., Wan Daud, W. R., Yosfiah, M. R., Lim, K. L. & Kazemian, H., Nov 2010, In : Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering. 5, 6, p. 862-868 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Solid-state materials and methods for hydrogen storage: A critical review

Lim, K. L., Kazemian, H., Yaakob, Z. & Wan Daud, W. R., Feb 2010, In : Chemical Engineering and Technology. 33, 2, p. 213-226 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article