Abdul Khalil Shawkataly

1999 PhD in Polymer Composites and Technology, University of Wales, UK; 1991 Bachelors degree in Forestry Science (Wood Industry), Universiti Putra Malaysia; 1989 Diploma in Wood Technology, ITM

1992 Researcher at Universiti Sains Malaysia; 2008 Professorship in Biocomposites, Universiti Sains Malaysia; Deputy Dean at School of Industrial Technology in Universiti Sains Malaysia

Green composites from sustainable cellulose nanofibrils: A review 2012; Cellulosic/synthetic fibre reinforced polymer hybrid composites: A review 2011; Production and modification of nanofibrillated cellulose using various mechanical processes: a review 2014; Bamboo fibre reinforced biocomposites: A review 2012; Chemical composition, anatomy, lignin distribution, and cell wall structure of Malaysian plant waste fibers 2007; Potential materials for food packaging from nanoclay/natural fibres filled hybrid composites 2013; The effect of acetylation on interfacial shear strength between plant fibres and various matrices 2001; Effect of fiber treatments on mechanical properties of coir or oil palm fiber reinforced polyester composites 2000; Effect of fiber treatments on mechanical properties of coir or oil palm fiber reinforced polyester composites 2000; A study of the potential of acetylation to improve the properties of plant fibres 1998; Effect of jute fibre loading on tensile and dynamic mechanical properties of oil palm epoxy composites 2013; Agro-hybrid composite: the effects on mechanical and physical properties of oil palm fiber (EFB)/glass hybrid reinforced polyester composites 2007; Cell wall ultrastructure, anatomy, lignin distribution, and chemical composition of Malaysian cultivated kenaf fiber 2010; Chemical resistance, void content and tensile properties of oil palm/jute fibre reinforced polymer hybrid composites 2011; Woven hybrid composites: Tensile and flexural properties of oil palm-woven jute fibres based epoxy composites 2011; Modification of cellulose fibers with functionalized silanes: effect of the fiber treatment on the mechanical performances of cellulose–thermoset composites 2005; Mechanical and thermal properties of sisal fiber-reinforced rubber seed oil-based polyurethane composites 2010; The effect of a compatibilizer on the mechanical properties and mass swell of white rice husk ash filled natural rubber/linear low density polyethylene blends 2001; The effect of a compatibilizer on the mechanical properties and mass swell of white rice husk ash filled natural rubber/linear low density polyethylene blends 2001; Chemical composition, morphological characteristics, and cell wall structure of Malaysian oil palm fibers 2008

Regional Editor of Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology; Lead Guest Editor of Special Issue entitle “Broad Perspective, Processing and Application of Polymer Bio composites for Sustainable Tomorrow”, Advances in Materials Sciences and Engineering

Malaysia’s Rising Star Awards 2014; Malaysia Research Star Awards 2018; Gold Medal in Malaysian Technology Expo 2010; Grand Prize in Seoul (Korea) 2009; Silver Medal in Bio Malaysia 2008; Bronze Medal, Invention and Innovation Industrial Design and Technology I-TEX 2008; Excellent Research Award (Sanggar Sanjung 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008), Academic Excellence Service Annual Award USM, 2002

Fellow of Institute of Wood science (FIWSc), UK; Society of Wood Science and Technology (USA); American Chemical Society (USA)

An Exhibition on Science and Technology (MOSTI) 2003, 2004, 2006 and Gold Medal in 2007; Silver and Bronze Medal, Invention and Innovation Industrial Design and Technology (I-TEX) 2003, 2004, 2006; Special Award, Malaysia Solid State Science and Technology (MASS), IPTA, 2003; Industry Commodity Scientist Award (Finalist), 2007

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