ChM Dr Nurul Atiqah Izzati Md Ishak
- Lecturer
- Research Centre for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Utilisation
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
SDGs Focus
Biography
Dr. Nurul holds a PhD in Fuel Cell Engineering from UKM, specializing in biogenic platinum electrocatalysts for direct methanol fuel cells. She also earned a Master’s in Chemistry (MPOB-sponsored) and a Bachelor's in Oleochemistry. Her research covers electrochemical energy conversion, hydrogen energy, fuel cells, nanomaterials, biomass conversion, green chemistry, bioadsorbents, and biosensors. She has collaborated with UiTM, UniKL, UKM, UNITEN, and PTSN and involved in an industry-driven research project with PETRONAS Research on AEM Water Electrolyzers. She also has secured multiple research grants and published widely in high-impact journals. She actively supervises students in renewable energy and nanomaterials research.
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (Fuel Cell Engineering), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (2022)
- Master of Science (Chemistry), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (2015)
- Bachelor of Science (Oleochemistry), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (2011)
- Member, Malaysian Institute of Chemistry (MMIC) (Institut Kimia Malaysia, IKM) (M/6685/10717/24)
- Graduate Technologist, Malaysia Board of Technologist (MBOT) (GT23050259)
- Certified ISO 9001:2015 INTERNAL AUDITING, SIRIM Academy
Research Interests
- Catalyst
- Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technology
- Electrochemical energy storage and conversion
- Advanced Nanomaterials
- Green chemistry
- Biomass conversion
Teaching Areas
- Chemistry
- Materials Science
- Solid state
- Physical chemistry
Courses Taught
- Engineering Materials
- Design and Innovative Thinking
Notable Publications
- 2024 - Mahnoush Beygisangchin, Siti Kartom Kamarudin, Suraya Abdul Rashid, Nurul Atiqah Izzati Md Ishak, Nabila A. Karim, Jaroon Jakmunee, Iswary Letchumanan, Iesti Hajar Hanapi, Siti Hasanah Osman, Amir Hossein Baghdad. 2024. Anode electrocatalysts and their supporting materials for methanol oxidation reaction based on research conducted in recent five years: Comprehensive review. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 12 (2024) 114447.
Achievements & Accolades
- Received award ‘2022 MSAE BEST THESIS AWARD’ organized by Malaysian Society of Agricultural Engineers (MSAE)
- ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ Internal Grant Scheme: GRTIN-IGS(02)-RCNMET-05-2023 worth RM40,000.00 (2023 - 2024)
- ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ Kick Start Grant Scheme: GRTIN-KSGS(02)-RCNMET-01-2023 worth RM20,000.00 (2023 - 2024)
- Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS): FRGS/1/2023/TK08/UITM/02/12 worth RM135,980.00 (2023 - 2025)
- TVET Applied Research Grant Scheme (T-ARGS): T-ARGS/2024/BK04/00220 worth RM65,600.00 00 (2024 - 2025)
- Geran Galakan Penyelidik Muda (GGPM): GGPM-2024-013 worth RM47,400.00 (2024 - 2025)
- ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ Research Accelerator Grant Scheme: GRTIN-RAG-DEN-08-2024 worth RM40,000.00 (2024 - 2025)
Professional Associations
- Member, Malaysian Institute of Chemistry (MMIC) (Institut Kimia Malaysia, IKM) – ChM. (M/6685/10717/24)
- Graduate Technologist, Malaysia Board of Technologist (MBOT) (GT23050259)
- Certified ISO 9001:2015 INTERNAL AUDITING, SIRIM Academy