Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS

Dr Low Jiun Hor


ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Institution)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Polymer Engineering), UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA, Malaysia
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical - Polymer), UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA, Malaysia
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
(Organisation),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), Professional Engineer, 2022 to 2022 (National)
  • UK Engineering Council, Chartered Engineer, Since 2020 (International)
  • Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), Chartered Engineer, Since 2019 (International)
  • The Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), Associate member, Since 2014 (National)
  • Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), Graduate Engineer, Since 2014 (National)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
(Area)
  • Extraction
  • By-Product Utilisation
  • Polymerisation Process
  • Pulp And Paper
  • Composite Materials
  • Plastics
  • Adhesive,Coating And Ink
  • Thermoplastic
  • Polymer Composites
  • Bio-Polymers
RESEARCH INTEREST
(Research Area)
  • Polymer synthesis, Bio-composites, Fiber-based Products, Adhesives Materials, Coating Materials, Hand-made Papers, Tannin and Lignin Extraction, Tannin and Lignin-based Products, Material Characterization.
TEACHING
(Course Title),(Level of Study),(Institution),(Month/Year)
  • Engineering Mathematics II, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2019)
  • Gas Processing and Liquefaction, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2019)
  • Renewable and Alternative Energies, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2019)
  • Engineering Mathematics III, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2018)
  • Renewable and Alternative Energies, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2018)
  • Engineering Mathematics II, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2018)
  • Engineering Mathematics II, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2018)
  • Gas Processing and Liquefaction, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2018)
  • Renewable and Alternative Energies, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2018)
  • Renewable and Alternative Energies, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2017)
  • Fundamental of Polymer Science, Bachelor Degree, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) (01/2017)
  • Engineering Mathematics III, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2017)
PUBLICATIONS
(Title of publication in APA style)
Book Chapter
2020
  • Low, J. H., Jusoh@Taib, E. R., Wan Abdul Rahman, W. A., & Wong, S. (2019). Biomaterial Based Polymer Composites: Properties and Characterization. In S. H. Che Man & N. Baharulrazi (Eds.), Physicochemical properties of pineapple leaf fibres as textile material: effect of graft copolymerization of acrylonitrile. Johor Bahru; Penerbit UTM.
  • Wan Omar, N. A., Ghazali S. K., J. H., & Wan Abd Rahman, W. A. (2019). Characterization of biodegradable corn starch/LDPE composite using maleic anhydride as compatibilizer. In S. H. Che Man & N. Baharulrazi (Eds.), Biomaterial based polymer composites: properties and characterization (pp. 43-54). Johor Bahru: UTM Penerbit Press.
  • Ghazali S. K., Lee, S. L., Low, J. H., & Wan Abd Rahman, W. A. (2019). Properties of different composition of polyvinyl alcohol / sago waste biocomposite by extrusion processing. In S. H. Che Man & N. Baharulrazi (Eds.), Biomaterial based polymer composites: properties and characterization (pp. 11-24). Johor Bahru: UTM Penerbit Press.
2019
  • Beh, J.H.; Lai, J. C.; Lim, T. H. & Low, J. H. (2019). Synthesis and characterization of lithium iron phosphate nanowires from sago pith cellulose nanofibril aerogel. In R. Fangueiro (Ed), Smart sustainable solutions (pp. 154-155). Guimarães: TecMinho - Associação Universidade-Empresa para o Desenvolvimento.
2017
  • Jiun Hor Low, & Wan Aizan Wan Abdul Rahman (2017). Plant fibers: renewable reinforcing filler in polyolefin bio-composites. In Ryszard Michal Kozlowski & Malgorzata Muzyczek (Eds.), Natural fibers: properties, mechanical behavior, functionalization and applications (pp. 303-324). New York, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
2015
  • Wan Abdul Rahman, W. A.; Jusoh@Taib, E. R.; Low, J. H. & Mokeramin, M. (2015). Kopolimerisasi pencangkokkan akrilonitril pada serat daun nanas untuk kegunaan bahan tekstil. In Lembaga Perindustrian Nanas Malaysia (Ed), Seminar industri nanas 2015 "memperkasakan industri nanas negeri sarawak" (pp. 33). Kuching: Lembaga Perindustrian Nanas Malaysia.
Article in Journals
2023
  • Ng, Q.Y., Low, J.H., Pang, M.M., Christopher, C.I. (2023). Properties enhancement of waterborne polyurethane bio-composite films with 3-aminopropyltriethoxy silane functionalized lignin, Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 31, 688–697. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Idumah, C.I., Odera, R.S., Ezeani, E.O., Low, J.H., Tanjung, F. A., Damiri, F., Wong, S.L. (2023). Construction, characterization, properties and multifunctional applications of stimuli-responsive shape memory polymeric nanoarchitectures: a review, Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials. 62(10), 1247-1272. (ISI-Indexed)
2022
  • Idumah, C.I., Low, J.H., Emmanuel, E.O. Recently emerging trends in xerogel polymeric nanoarchitectures and multifunctional applications, Polymer Bulletin. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-022-04625-0 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Aris, N.F., Ghazali, S.K., Mohamad, Z., Jamaluddin, J., Adrus, N., Abdul Aziz, A., Low, J.H., A. Majid, R. (2022). The effects of alkaline treatment on the oil residue, thermal properties and surface morphology of oil palm Mesocarp fiber, Environmental Quality Management. DOI:10.1002/tqem.21871 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2021
  • Vaka, M., Walvekar, R., Khalid, M., Jagadish, P., Low, J.H. (2021). Corrosion, rheology, and thermal ageing behaviour of the eutectic salt-based graphene hybrid nanofluid for high-temperature TES applications, Journal of Molecular Liquids. 334(2021), 116156. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Lee, Z. X., Low, J. H., Lim, J. H., A. Majid, R. (2021). Tear Resistance, FTIR and morphology study of tree pruning waste papers: effect of soda pulping concentration, International Journal of Integrated Engineering. 13(6), 70-75. (ISI-Indexed)
2020
  • Lim, H. P., Wan Abdul Rahman W. A., Low, J. H. (2020). Properties characterization of napier grass (Pennisetum Purpureum) as the non-wood substitution for natural fiber papermaking, Journal of Advanced Mechanical Engineering Applications. 1(1), 27-35.
2019
  • Pang MM, Koay SC, Low JH, Buys YF, Tshai KY (2019) Study on the plasticiser type for biobased microcrystalline cellulose filled polylactic acid composite. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 458 (1), 012004. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Low, J. H., Lee, Z. X., Yoon, L. W., Pang, M. M., Wong, S. (2018). Exploration of tree pruning waste for papermaking, AIP Conference Proceedings. 2137(1), 020008-1 - 020008-6. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Pang, M. M., Aaron, Y., Koay, S. C., Low, J. H., Choo, H. L. Tshai, K. Y. (2019). Soil burial, hygrothermal and morphology of durian skin fiber filled polylactic acid biocomposites, Advances in Environmental Biology. 13(3), 21-25. (ERA Indexed)
     
2018
  • Syieluing Wong, YuhanLim, Norzita Ngadi, Ramli Mat, Onn Hassan, Ibrahim M. Inuwa, Nurul Balqis Mohamed, Jiun Hor Low (2018). Removal of acetaminophen by activated carbon synthesized from spent tea leaves: equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamics studies, Powder Technology. 338, 878-886. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Pang, M. M., Koay, S. C., Low, J. H., Buys, Y. F., Tshai, K. Y. (2018). Study on the plasticiser type for biobased microcrystalline cellulose filled polylactic acid composite, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 458, 1-6. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Jiun Hor Low, Nurnadia Andenan, Wan Aizan Wan Abdul Rahman (2018). The Influence of Crosslink Chemicals on the Mechanical Strength and Water Absorption of Rice Straw-based Green Composites , Journal of Natural Fibers. 15, 122-130. (ISI-Indexed)
  • S. Sarah, W.A.W.A. Rahman, R.A. Majid, W.J. Yahya, N. Adrus, A.K.Hasannuddin, J.H.Low (2017). Optimization of pineapple leaf fibre extraction methods and their biodegradabilities for soil cover application, Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 1-11. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Jiun Hor Low, Taravat Ghanbari, Wan Aizan Wan Abdul Rahman, Rohah A. Majid (2018). Preparation and characterization of kenaf papers reinforced with tapioca starch: physicomechanical and morphological properties, Journal of Natural Fibers. 15(2), 191-203. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Rohah A. Majid, Zurina Mohamad, Rafidah Rusman, Ainur A. Zulkornain, Nurshaleeza A. Halim, Mohammad Abdullah, Jiun H. Low (2018). Development of tea waste/kapok fiber composite paper, Chemical Engineering Transactions, 63, 457-462. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2017
  • Jiun Hor Low, Nurnadia Andenan, Wan Aizan Wan Abdul Rahman, Rafidah Rusman, Rohah A. Majid (2017). Evaluation of rice straw as natural filler for injection molded HDPE bio-composite materials. 56, 1081-1086. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Rafidah Rusman, Rohah A. Majid, Wan Aizan Wan Abdul Rahman, Jiun Hor Low (2017). Carboxymethyl cassava starch/polyurethane dispersion blend as surface sizing agent, Chemical Engineering Transactions. 56, 1171-1176. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2015
  • Jiun Hor Low, Wan Aizan Wan Abdul Rahman, Jamarosliza Jamaluddin (2015). The influence of extraction parameters on spent coffee grounds as a renewable tannin resource, Journal of Cleaner Production. 101, 222-228. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Jiun Hor Low, Wan Aizan Wan Abdul Rahman, Jamarosliza Jamaluddin (2015). Structural elucidation of tannins of spent coffee grounds by CP-MAS 13C NMR and MALDI-TOF MS, Industrial Crops and Products. 69, 456-461. (ISI-Indexed)
Article in Proceeding
2018
  • Shi Min Lee, Jiun Hor Low (2018), Preparation and Characterization of Rice Straw-based Handmade, Proceedings of the International Engineering Research Conference - 11th Eureca 2018, pg 8
  • Qi Yuan Ng, Jiun Hor Low (2018) Preparation and Evaluation of Lignin Filled Waterborne Polyurethane BioComposite Films: Tensile Properties, Density, Thermal Stability and Surface Morphology, Proceedings of the International Engineering Research Conference - 11th Eureca 2018, pg 16
RESEARCH PROJECT
(Project title),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • Study of Phase-controllable Aqueous Two-Phase System with Nanoparticles as Additive: Phase Equilibria, Partitioning Behaviour and Partitioning Mechanism of Rosmarinic Acid, Co-researcher, 2021 to 2024 (National)
  • Insights into mechanism of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) synthesis from crude glycerol: dynamics of microbial community, characterization of PHA and kinetic study, Co-researcher, 2019 to 2023 (National)
  • Composition Dependence Study of Thermoelectric Properties in Doped CuFe2O4 and Ni(x)Zn(1-x)Fe2O4 for Waste Energy Harvesting, Co-researcher, 2018 to 2019 (Taylor's University)
  • Investigation of Synergistic Effect of Lignin and Waterborne Polyurethane on the Physico-Chemical and Mechanical Properties of Eco-Friendly Coating Films, Project Leader, 2018 to 2019 (Taylor's University)
  • Investigation of Synergistic Effect of Lignin and Waterborne Polyurethane on the Physico-chemical and Mechanical Properties of Eco-Friendly Coating Films, Project Leader, 2018 to 2019 (Taylor's University)
  • Composition dependence study of thermoelectric properties in doped CuFe2O4 and Ni(x)Zn(1-x)Fe2O4 for waste energy harvesting, Co-researcher, 2018 to 2019 (Taylor's University)
  • Synthesis of Lithium Iron Phosphate Nanowires via Coating of Cellulose Nanofibril From Sago Pith Waste , Co-researcher, 2016 to 2019 (National)
  • Development of Agro-based Fibres as Dual Functional Polymer Resin for Green Adhesive & Coating Applications, Co-researcher, 2016 to 2017 (Private)
  • Preparation and Characterization of Pineapple Leaf Lignin and Coffee Residue Tannin as Eco-Friendly Wood Adhesives., Co-researcher, 2013 to 2017 (National)
EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
(Activity),(Duration),(Category)
  • Judge cum Reviewer for Regional Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Conference (RCEUC) 2020, 2020 to 2020 (Judge cum Reviewer )
  • Peer-Reviewer for Sains Malaysiana , 2020 to 2020 (Article in Journal)
  • Peer-Reviewer for DEStech Transactions on Engineering and Technology Research , 2020 to 2020 (Article in Journal)
  • Peer-Reviewer for Regional Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Conference (Rceuc) 2020, 2020 to 2020 (Article in Journal)
  • Peer-reviewer for Scopus-indexed journal - Jurnal Teknologi, 2020 to 2020 (Article in Journal)
  • Peer-reviewer for Scopus-indexed journal - Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, 2020 to 2020 (Article in Journal)
  • Peer-reviewer for Scopus-indexed journal - Sains Malaysiana, 2020 to 2020 (Article in Journal)
  • Judge cum Reviewer for the 13th International Engineering Research Conference / SU19, 2019 to 2019 (Article in Journal)
  • Peer-reviewer for Scopus-indexed journal - Journal of Thermal Engineering, 2019 to 2019 (Article in Journal)
  • Judge for the 12th International Engineering Research Conference, 2019 to 2019 ( 12th International Engineering Research Conference)
  • Peer-reviewer for the journal article (Manuscript ID 048) that submitted to the ISI-indexed journal - Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, 2018 to 2018 (Article in Journal)
  • Peer-reviewer for the ISI-indexed journal - Food Chemistry, 2018 to 2018 (Article in Journal)
  • Judge for the 10th EURECA Research Conference (Presentation session and poster session)., 2018 to 2018 (10th EURECA Research Conference)
  • Peer-reviewer for the ISI-indexed journal - Desalination and Water Treatment, 2018 to 2018 (Article in Journal)
  • Peer-reviewer for the journal article (Manuscript ID 078) that submitted to the ISI-indexed journal - Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, 2018 to 2018 (Article in Journal)
  • Peer-reviewer for Scopus-indexed journal - IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (EES), 2018 to 2018 (Article in Journal)
  • Peer-reviewer for the journal article (Manuscript ID 081) that submitted to the ISI-indexed journal - Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, 2018 to 2018 (Article in Journal)
  • Peer-reviewer for the ISI-indexed journal - Separation Science and Technology, 2018 to 2018 (Article in Journal)
  • Peer-reviewer for the journal article (Manuscript ID 063) that submitted to the ISI-indexed journal - Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, 2018 to 2018 (Article in Journal)
  • Judge for the Competition - Speak Out for Engineering Taylor's University., 2018 to 2018 (Competition - Speak Out for Engineering Taylor's University)
SUPERVISION
(Title of Thesis),(Name of Candidates),(Academic Level),(Role)
COMPLETED
  • SYNTHESIS, OPTIMIZATION, AND CHARACTERIZATION OF HYBRID NANOFLUIDS FOR POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS OF THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE, MAHESH VAKA  (Main Supervisor)
ONGOING
  • NG WAI LUN  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
PRESENTATION
(Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
POSTER PRESENTER
  • Evaluation of Rice Straw as Natural Filler for Injection Molded HDPE Bio-composite Materials , The 9th Regional Conference on Chemical Engineering (RCChE 2016), 21/11/2016 to 22/11/2016, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), in collaboration with the Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT)  (International)
AWARDS AND STEWARDSHIP
(Name of Award/Stewardship),(Award Category),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)
  • Gold Award - PECIPTA 2017, Exhibition/Invention, Ministry of Higher Education, 2017 (Research Invention/Innovation)
  • Silver Award International Invention, Innovation & Design (IIID) Johor 2017, Exhibition/Invention, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UITM), 2017 (Research Invention/Innovation)
  • Silver Award Bioeconomy Innovation Awards 2016, Exhibition/Invention, Ministry of Higher Education, 2016 (Research Invention/Innovation)
  • Winner (Presenter) of Bio-Pitch (BioEconomy Innovation Awards 2016) , Exhibition/Invention, Ministry of Higher Education, 2016 (Winner of Bio-Pitch 2016)
  • Silver Award 18th Industrial Art & Technology Exhibition (INATEX) , Exhibition/Invention, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 2016 (Research Invention/Innovation)
  • Best PhD Award 56th Convocation Ceremony UTM , Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 2016 (Best PhD Award)
  • Silver Award - 17th Industrial Art & Technology Exhibition (INATEX) , Exhibition/Invention, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 2015 (Research Invention/Innovation)
  • Dean's Award , Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 2012 (Academic Award (Bachelor's Degree))
  • Winner (Most Sustainable Design) - Chemical Engineering Design UTM., Competition, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 2012 (Creativity)
EXPERT LINKAGES
(Linkages Description),(Organisation),(Duration of Involvement),(Level)
  • Research Fellow - Biopolymer Research Group, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 01/01/2020 to 31/12/2020 (National)
  • Research Fellow - Biopolymer Research Group, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 01/01/2019 to 31/12/2019 (National)
  • Research Fellow - Biopolymer Research Group, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 01/01/2018 to 31/12/2018 (National)
  • Post Doctoral Fellowship, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 01/07/2016 to 30/06/2017 (University)
ACADEMIC/TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTION
(Activity),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role)
  • 2020 International Conference on Mechanics, Civil and Materials Engineering (MCME2020), 2020 International Conference on Mechanics, Civil and Materials Engineering (MCME2020), 2020 to 2020 (Committee Member)
  • The 6th International Conference on Low Carbon Asia and Beyond (ICLCA 20), School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, CHINA. , 2020 to 2020 (Committee Member)
  • 13th International Engineering Research Conference / SU19, School of Engineering, Taylor's University, 2019 to 2019 (Committee Member)
  • 12th International Engineering Research Conference, Taylor's University, School of Engineering, 2019 to 2019 (Manager)
  • 5th International Conference on Materials Processing and Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering, AEIC Academic Exchange Information Center, 2019 to 2019 (Committee Member)
  • Session Chair of 10th EURECA Research Conference, School of Engineering, Taylor's University, 2018 to 2018 (Chairman)
  • 9th EURECA Research Conference, School of Engineering, Taylor's University, 2017 to 2017 (Committee Member)
  • The 9th AUN/SEED-NET Regional Conference on Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2016 to 2016 (Committee Member)