Curriculum Vitae
PERSONAL DETAILS
Dr Praveena Nair A/P Sivasankaran
Senior Lecturer II
- School of Engineering
Faculty of Innovation & Technology - 56895000
- praveena.nair@taylors.edu.my
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
(Role),(Level),(Duration)
(Role),(Level),(Duration)
- Director, Impact Lab: Clean Technology, 01/02/2025 to present
- ESG Carbon Management Committee, Taylor's University, 01/01/2024 to present
- Senior Lecturer II, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Faculty of Innovation and Technology, Taylor's University Lakeside Campus, 18/07/2022 to present
- Deputy Director, Impact Lab 12, Clean Technology, 01/05/2023 to 31/01/2025
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Institution)
(Qualification),(Institution)
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Malaya, Malaysia
- Master of Engineering, University of Malaya, Malaysia
- Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
(Organisation),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
(Organisation),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
- Center of Sustainability and Excellence, Affilate Member, Since 2024 (International)
- Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMEchE), Chartered Engineer, 2018 to 2021 (International)
- Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), Committee member, Since 2018 (National)
- Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), Academic Member, Since 2009 (National)
PUBLICATIONS
(Title of publication in APA style)
(Title of publication in APA style)
Article in Journals
2023
- Luo, C., Choo, H.L., Sivasankaran, P.N., Ahmad, H. (2023). A review on gas diffusion layer in proton exchange membrane fuel cell: Materials and manufacturing, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture. (ISI-Indexed)
2022
- J. Nur Auni, M.NurAini, R. Praveena Nair, M. Jamaluddin, Quantifying and Predicting the Tensile Properties of Silicone Reinforced with Moringa Oleifera Bark Fibers (2022)
- J. Nur Auni, M.NurAini, R. Praveena Nair, M. Jamaluddin, The Effect of Reinforcing Moringa Oleifera Bark Fibre on the Tensile and Deformation Behavior of Epoxy and Silicone Rubber
2019
- Shahar, F. S., Sultan, M. T. H., Lee, S. H., Jawaid, M., Shah, A. U. M., Safri, S. N. A., & Sivasankaran, P. N. (2019). A review on the orthotics and prosthetics and the potential of kenaf composites as alternative materials for ankle-foot orthosis. Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials, 99, 169-185. (ISI-Indexed)
- Sivasankaran P.N, Ainon S, SJ Tan (Vol 8, No 1.1) (2019) A Conceptual Framework on the Green Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles using Soap Nuts. International Journal of Engineering and Technology (UAE) (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2017
- Sivasankaran, P. N., Ward, T. A., Salami, E., Viyapuri, R., Fearday, C. J., & Johan, M. R. (2017). An experimental study of elastic properties of dragonfly-like flapping wings for use in biomimetic micro air vehicles (BMAVs). Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 30(2), 726-737. (ISI-Indexed)
2016
- Sivasankaran, P. N., Ward, T. A., Viyapuri, R., & Johan, M. R. (2016). Static strength analysis of dragonfly-inspired wings for biomimetic micro aerial vehicles. Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 29(2), 411-423. (ISI-Indexed)
- Sivasankaran, P. N., & Ward, T. A. (2016). Spatial network analysis to construct simplified wing structural models for Biomimetic Micro Air Vehicles. Aerospace Science and Technology, 49, 259-268. (ISI-Indexed)
- Rubentheren, V., Ward, T. A., Chee, C. Y., Nair, P., Salami, E., & Fearday, C. (2016). Effects of heat treatment on chitosan nanocomposite film reinforced with nanocrystalline cellulose and tannic acid. Carbohydrate polymers, 140, 202-208. (ISI-Indexed)
2015
- Rubentheren, V., Ward, T. A., Chee, C. Y., & Nair, P. (2015). Physical and chemical reinforcement of chitosan film using nanocrystalline cellulose and tannic acid. Cellulose, 22(4), 2529-2541. (ISI-Indexed)
- Nair, P., Ward, T. A., Viyapuri, R., & Johan, M. R. (2015). Experimental analysis of artificial dragonfly wings using black graphite and fiberglass for use in Biomimetic Micro Air Vehicles (BMAVs). In MATEC Web of Conferences (Vol. 30, p. 03001). EDP Sciences.
2012
- Nair, P., & Johan, M.R, (2012). The effect of Nomex composites in different solutions. In ICYRAM 2012, Singapore Materials Research Society.
2010
- Azmir, M. A., Nair Sivasankaran, P., & Hamedon, Z. (2010). Experimental study on drilling process of CFRP composite laminate. In Materials Science Forum (Vol. 638, pp. 927-932). Trans Tech Publications Ltd. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
RESEARCH PROJECT
(Project title),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
(Project title),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
- Potential Energy Generation from 3D-Printed Vertical Wind Turbine Blades Using Recycled Face Masks , Co-researcher, 2023 to 2025 (Taylor's University)
CONSULTANCY PROJECT
(Project title),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role),(Level)
(Project title),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role),(Level)
- Treated Sewage Water for use in Aquaponics, Kebun Kota Sdn Bhd, 09/02/2021 to 06/06/2022, Technical Advisor (Private/Industrial Sector)
SUPERVISION
(Title of Thesis),(Name of Candidates),(Academic Level),(Role)
(Title of Thesis),(Name of Candidates),(Academic Level),(Role)
COMPLETED
- A NOVEL MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR GAS DIFFUSION LAYER IN PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE FUEL CELL VIA FUSED DEPOSITION MODELLING, LUO CHUANXU (Co-supervisor (Internal))
PRESENTATION
(Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
(Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
EVENT ORGANISER
- An Application of Research Methodology Framework Relating Cognitive Ergonomics to Sport Science, EURECA, 01/07/2014 to 01/07/2014, School of Engineering, Taylor's University (University)
ORAL PRESENTER
- Experimental analysis of artificial dragonfly wings using black graphite and fiberglass for use in Biomimetic Micro Air Vehicles (BMAVs)., MATEC Web of Conferences (Vol. 30). EDP Sciences., 03/01/2015 to 04/06/2015, MATEC Web of Conferences (International)
- The effect of Nomex composites in different solutions, ICYRAM 2012, 05/07/2012 to 07/07/2023, Materials Research Society (International)
- An Experimental Investigation on Nomex Based Composite Properties, ICYRAM 2012 - International Conference of Young Researchers on Advanced Materials, 01/07/2012 to 06/07/2012, The International Union of Materials Research Societies (IUMRS), Maaterials Research Society Singapore - (www.mrs.org.sg/icyram2012) (International)
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT (IPR)
(Product Name),(Type),(Level)
(Product Name),(Type),(Level)
- Moringa Oleifera Bark Silicon Biocomposite , Copyright (National)
AWARDS AND STEWARDSHIP
(Name of Award/Stewardship),(Award Category),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)
(Name of Award/Stewardship),(Award Category),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)
- Malaysian Women Leaders, Special, World Education Congress, India, 2021 (Malaysian Women Leader)
- Special Award by Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced Skills (TISIAS), Competition, Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced Skills (TISIAS), 2021 (Special Award)
COURSE ATTENDED
(Course Title),(Course Mode),(Date/Duration),(Level)
(Course Title),(Course Mode),(Date/Duration),(Level)
- Certified GRI Practitioner, Non research, 18/11/2024 to 22/11/2024 (International)
- HRDC Accredited Trainer, Non research, 10/06/2024 to 14/06/2024 (National)
- Certified Sustainability (ESG) Practitioner, Non research, 17/04/2024 to 19/04/2024 (International)
- Train the Trainer, Non research, 22/04/2019 to 26/04/2019 (National)