Polymeric or specifically plastics materials have become common materials in everyday life since they contribute important properties such as ease of forming, flexibility, impact resistant, lightweight and low cost. It is now very difficult to find the point at which plastic cannot be considered as an essential component. The statement itself explains why we, the members in the department of polymer engineering, commit ourselves in the education, research as well as consultation activities specifically on polymeric materials.
Our ultimate goal is that by the synergized efforts from all the members, graduates of the department are those of skillful, intelligent and ethical human capitals who are able to contribute to the development of the nation and the whole world. Besides, we strive to produce research outputs which are useful in advancing human civilization.
Head of Department
Assoc. Prof. Dr Aznizam Abu Bakar
Faculty Members
1 Professor
7 Associate Professors
8 Senior Lecturers
2 Lecturers
2 Tutors
6 Technical Officers2012 Facts & Figure
Total research funding ~ RM 1 million
Publications – 26 ISI Journal papers, 4 Scopus journal Papers & 21 Conference Proceedings
Graduate Students – 57 Masters and 40 PhDs
The two research groups under the department, namely Enhanced Polymer Research Group (EnPRO) led by Prof. Dr. Azman Hassan and Biopolymer Research Group (BRG) led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wan Aizan Wan Abdul Rahman are the main platform for the department’s members to explore the mysterious yet rewarding world of research. While BRG seeks to expand the current applications of biopolymers and cross-linked polymers, EnPRO commits in developing different range of polymer nano-composites based on different polymer matrixes for various applications.