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Dr. Zaira Zaman Chowdhury is working as an Associate Professor in Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT), a potential National HICOE and UM COE. Earlier she was appointed as Senior Research Fellow under the same institution. She has completed her Post Doctoral Research Fellowship from 1/10/2013-31/03/2015 in Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT), University Malaya. Previously she was appointed as Research Officer in Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT), University Malaya from 1/04/2013 to 30/09/2013. She has started her carrer in University Malaya from November 2008 as Research Assistant in Department of Chemistry under supervision of Prof. Dr. sharifuddin Mohd. Zain. She received her PhD in Environmental Analytical Chemistry from University of Malaya in 2013, whilst MSc. in Polymer Engineering and Technology from University of Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2003, and BSc. in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Technology from University of Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2001 and Bachelor in Education (BEd.) in 2007 from Royale University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. She has completed her Training in Environmental Analytical Chemistry from TAFE, Sydney, Australia. She has received Cambridge International Diploma for Teacher & Trainers (CIDTT) from Cambridge University, UK with “Distinction” in 2006-2007. She has experience in development of fibre polymer composites, waste water treatment and adsorbent preparation for batch and fixed bed adsorption system. She has worked for synthesis of micro and nano structured carbon and biomass processing using catalyst . She has conducted some research to illustrate the catalytic application of carbon as well as extraction of nano and micro dimensional cellulose. She has contributed more than 35 papers in ISI top ranking jounal with 25 international Conference Proceedings.
Dr. Zaira has received several esteemed award such as Elsevier’s Atlas award in 2015, Gold Award and Silver Award from Malaysian Inventions and Design Society (MINDS) and University Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP, 2013). She has received CIMA Appreciation Award from Malaysian Inventions and Design Society (MINDS) and University Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP, 2013). Recently she has received Bronze Award from International Engineering Innovation and Invention Exhibition (IENVEX), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP 2014).
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Publications (78)
- A comprehensive review on multi-functional Al 2 O 3 nanocomposites: synthesis, properties and emerging applications in heat transfer, environmental remediation and biomedical… Save
- Development of Hexylpectinamide‐Grafted Poly(Ethylene Glycol) Dimethacrylate Hydrogels Loaded With Nitrogen–Carbon Quantum Dots for Controlled Nutrient Release Save
- Heat transfer inside annular passages: A comparison of non-circular and fully circular passages using eco-friendly graphene nanofluid Save
- Microbiological methods for removing heavy metals from saline water-based drilling mud: challenges and practical strategies Save
- Mathematical Modelling and Optimization for Facile Synthesis of Structured Activated Carbon (ACs) from Adansonia kilima (Baobab) Wood Chips Integrating Microwave-Assisted Pyrolysis for the Elimination of Lead (II) Cations from Wastewater Effluents Save
- Removal of Azo Dyes from Aqueous Effluent Using Bio-Based Activated Carbons: Toxicity Aspects and Environmental Impact Save
- Nanoantioxidants: The Fourth Generation of Antioxidants—Recent Research Roadmap and Future Perspectives Save
- Experimental evaluation and numerical verification of enhanced heat transportation by using ultrasonic assisted nanofluids in a closed horizontal circular passage Save
- Ismail, N. A., Chowdhury, Z. Z., Johan, M. R., & Zulkifli, N. W. M. (2021). MoS2-functionalized graphene Composites Potential replacement for lubricant friction modifier and anti-wear additives. Advanced Engineering Materials, 23(9) doi:10.1002/adem.2021… Save
- Adsorption Studies of Volatile Organic Compound (Naphthalene) from Aqueous Effluents: Chemical Activation Process Using Weak Lewis Acid, Equilibrium Kinetics and Isotherm Modelling Save
- High Yield Super-Hydrophobic Carbon Nanomaterials Using Cobalt/Iron Co-Catalyst Impregnated on Powder Activated Carbon Save
- Bimetallic Mo–Fe Co-Catalyst-Based Nano-Carbon Impregnated on PAC for Optimum Super-Hydrophobicity Save
- Lattice Strain Analysis of a Mn-Doped CdSe QD System Using Crystallography Techniques Save
- Extraction of Cellulose Nano-Whiskers Using Ionic Liquid-Assisted Ultra-Sonication: Optimization and Mathematical Modelling Using Box–Behnken Design Save
- A facile hydrothermal approach for catalytic and optical behavior of tin oxide- graphene (SnO2/G) nanocomposite Save
- Effect of Temperature on the Physical, Electro-Chemical and Adsorption Properties of Carbon Micro-Spheres Using Hydrothermal Carbonization Process Save
- . Al-Douri, Ali Abu Odeh, Mohd Rafie Johan, Zaira Zaman Chowdhury, Rahman F. Rafique, Ali H. Reshak, C. H. Voon Synthesis and Characterization of Cu2CdSnS4 Quaternary Alloy Nanostructures, Accepted, Journal of Electrochemical science. (ISI-Indexed) Save
- Ali H.Abdelrazeka Omer A.Alawib S.N.Kazia NukmanYusoffac Zaira Chowdhuryd Ahmed A.D.Sarhane, A new approach to evaluate the impact of thermo-physical properties of nanofluids on heat transfer and pressure drop, International Communications in Heat and Ma… Save
- Development of a New Density Correlation for Carbon Based Nanofluids Using Response Surface Methodology, Elham Montazer, Erfan Salami, Hooman Yarmand, Zaira Zaman Chowdhury, Mahidzal Dahari, S. N. Kazi1, A. Badarudin, Ms. No. JTAC-D-17-01095R1, Journal o… Save
- K. Pradeev raj, K. Sadaiyandi, A. Kennedy, Suresh Sagadevan, Zaira Zaman Chowdhury, Mohd. Rafie Bin Johan, Fauziah Abdul Aziz, R. Thamiz Selvi, R. Rathina Bala, Influence of Mg doping on ZnO nanoparticles for enhanced photocatalytic evaluation and antiba… Save