Norafiqah Binti Ismail
Umeå,Sweden
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven membranologist with more than 5 years of extensive experience in the dynamic field of membrane technology. My expertise lies in the design and fabrication of both hollow fiber and flat-sheet membranes, enabling efficient separation and filtration processes across various applications.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Umeå University
Umeå, Sweden
04.2019 - 09.2023
- Teaching assistant for Thermodynamic, Fundamental of Chemistry and Engineering Chemistry courses.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Maintained laboratory safety by demonstrating equipment and techniques.
Research Officer
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Johor Bahru, Malaysia, Johor
10.2014 - 04.2019
- Managed multiple wastewater treatment projects employing diverse membrane processes.
- Conducted experiments in laboratory environment for product development purposes.
- Trained new employees, PhD and master’s students on areas of membrane development and characterizations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Supervised technicians and research assistants.
Research Assistant
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Johor Bahru, Malaysia, Johor
12.2013 - 09.2014
- Fabricated hollow fiber mixed matrix membrane for CO2/CH4 separation
- Analyzed and evaluated membrane performances (selectivity and permeability) using gas permeation system.
- Prepared technical report
- Prepared minutes of meeting (daily).
Education
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Umeå University
Umeå, Sweden09-2023
Visiting Research Scholar - Chemical Engineering
University of Arkansas
United States07-2022
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Johor, Malaysia08-2014
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Johor, Malaysia08-2011
Skills
- Multitasking
- Supervision and Leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Membrane fabrication
- Desalination
- Membrane distillation
- Wastewater treatment
- Ultrafiltration
- Gas separation
- Scanning electron microscopy
- Thermal induced phase separation
- Non-solvent induced phase separation
Accomplishments
- Silver Medal Award, 20th Industrial Art and Technology Exhibition (INATEX 2017), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, INTERCLEAR: Intelligent Self-cleaning Membrane Water Treatment System
- Community Service Award for CSR AMTEC Team, Staff Excellence Award, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, UTM
- Gold Medal Award, Seoul International Invention Affair (SIIF 2017), Seoul, Korea - NatZeo – Efficient Ammonia Remover
- Silver Medal Award, 19th Industrial Art and Technology Exhibition (INATEX 2017), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, NatZeo – Effective Ammonia Remover
- Scholarships from Public Service Department of Malaysia (Bachelor Degree)
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Umeå University
04.2019 - 09.2023
Research Officer
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
10.2014 - 04.2019
Research Assistant
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
12.2013 - 09.2014
Ph.D. - Chemistry
Umeå University
Visiting Research Scholar - Chemical Engineering
University of Arkansas
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
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