Smart Biocomposite Materials

Dr. Md. Rezaur Rahman is an Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering and Energy Sustainability at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS). He expertise in polymer engineering, advanced materials, membrane technology, nanocomposites, and sustainable environmental solutions. With a distinguished academic career spanning teaching, research, innovation, and leadership, Dr. Rahman has made significant contributions to the advancement of sustainable materials science and environmental engineering. He has an exceptional scholarly record, having authored over 350 peer-reviewed publications indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, along with 10 academic books, numerous book chapters, and conference proceedings. His work focuses on biodegradable polymers, polymer nanocomposites, membrane-based separation processes, waste valorization, and circular economy-driven materials, addressing pressing challenges in sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental protection. His commitment to interdisciplinary research, translational innovation, and policy-relevant outcomes positions him as a key contributor to sustainable development goals and industry–academia collaboration.

Dr. Hj. Muhammad Khusairy Bin Capt. Hj. Bakri is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Washington State University (WSU). He specializes in materials and mechanical engineering. He holds a BEng (2014), MEng (2016), and PhD (2018) from Swinburne University of Technology. His research focuses on developing composites making them durable by improving their interfacial interaction and stability of composites through advanced thermal and chemical treatments. His research also emphasizes bio-composites for sustainable and economically viable applications. He also has published over 279 scholarly works, including journal articles, book chapters, newspaper/bulletin, and conference proceedings, focusing on his expertise in wood composites, bio-composites, biomaterials, and wastewater treatment. Previously, Dr. Khusairy worked as a Research Fellow at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) from 2019-2021. During that time, he has collaborated with many researchers through international research projects across Malaysia and abroad. He is also certified as a Graduate Engineer and Professional Technologist under the Malaysian Board of Technologists (MBOT). He is a lifelong member of the Association of Professional Technicians and Technologists (APTT) located in Sarawak, Malaysia. Dr. Khusairy has received worldwide recognition, having been nominated and selected as a finalist for the Swinburne Alumni Impact Awards in 2022, and was included in Successful People in Malaysia 2023.