Muhammad Noor Hazwan Bin Jusoh

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Dr. Muhammad Noor Hazwan Bin Jusoh

Ph.D., M.Eng. (Env.), B.Eng. (Civil), BEM
Lecturer
Department of Civil and Construction Engineering 

Contact Details
Telephone: +60 85 630 100 Ext: 2474
Location: Skylark 3 Room 447
Email: mn.hazwan@curtin.edu.my

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Research Interest

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental management and sustainability
  • Water and wastewater engineering

Background

Dr. Hazwan Jusoh joining Curtin University Malaysia as an associate lecturer in the Department of Civil & Construction Engineering. He received his PhD from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in the field of water and wastewater engineering. Previously, he worked as as a researcher at Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia in 2016. He was involved with a few projects related with wastewater and antibiotic microbial resistance.

Professional Experience

  • Associate Lecturer, Curtin Univerisity Maysia, February 2020 – present
  • Research Assistant, Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia, Nov 2016 – Sept 2019

Professional Affiliations

  • Board Of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)
  • The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM)
  • Fellowship of Advance HE (AFHEA)

Publications

Journals

2025

  1. Upeksha Gayangani Jayasekara, Tony Hadibarata, Dwi Hindarti, Budi Kurniawan, Mohammad Noor Hazwan Jusoh, Paran Gani, Inn Shi Tan, Adhi Yuniarto, Rubiyatno, Mohd Hairul Bin Khamidun (2025). Environmental bioremediation of pharmaceutical residues: microbial processes and technological innovations: a review. Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00449-024-03125-x. WoS Q2 IF 3.6.
  2. Aina Maisarah binti Mohammad Mahathir, Tony Hadibarata, Muhammad Noor Hazwan bin Jusoh, Inn Shi Tan, Yie Hua Tan (2025). Biological Control of Insect Pests Using Entomopathogenic Enzymes: Opportunities and Challenges. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.33263/BRIAC152.022. Scopus.

2024

  1. Noor Fifinatasha Shahedan, Tony Hadibarata, Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah, Muhammad Noor Hazwan Jusoh, Shayfull Zamree Abd Rahim, Ismallianto Isia, Ana Armada Bras, Aissa Bouaissi, Filbert Hilman Juwono (2024). Potential of fly ash geopolymer concrete as repairing and retrofitting solutions for marine infrastructure: A review. Case Studies in Construction Materials. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2024.e03214. WoS Q1 IF 6.6.
  2. Shahedan, Tony Hadibarata, Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah, Muhammad Noor Hazwan Jusoh, Ismallianto Isia, Aissa Bouaissi, Hermin Pancasakti Kusumaningrum, Abrar Muslim, Topik Hidayat (2024). Advancements in Geopolymer Concrete for Marine Infrastructure: an Optimization of Performance Considering workability, Compressive Strength, Capillary Water Absorption, Porosity, And Chloride Migration. Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Civil Engineering. WoS Q3 IF 1.7. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40996-024-01671-8.
  3. Abdullah, Noorul Hudai, Shanmuganathan, Rivahshini, Muthusamy, Thivnashdewi, Hui, Yeoh Zi, Salim, Nur Atikah Abdul, Fulazzaky, Mohamad Ali, Hadibarata, Tony, Jusoh, Muhammad Noor Hazwan (2024). Phosphate Adsorption from Aqueous Solution Using Different Mass of Raw Waste Marsh Clam Shells as an Alternative Novel Adsorbert. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.33263/BRIAC145.114. WoS or ECSI.
  4. Xing Kai Chia, Tony Hadibarata, Risky Ayu Kristanti, Muhammad Noor Hazwan Jusoh, Inn Shi Tan, Henry Chee Yew Foo (2024). The Function of Microbial Enzymes in Breaking Down Soil Contaminated with Pesticides: A Review. Bioprocess and Biosystem Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00449-024-02978-6. WoS Q2 IF 3.8.
  5. Xing Kai Chia, Tony Hadibarata, Muhammad Noor Hazwan Jusoh, Lies Indah Sutiknowati, Inn Shi Tan, Henry Chee Yew Foo (2024). Role of Extremophiles in Biodegradation of Emerging Pollutants. Bioprocess and Biosystem Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11244-024-01919-7. WoS Q2 IF 3.8.
  6. Xing Kai Chia, Tony Hadibarata, Muhammad Noor Hazwan Jusoh, Inn Shi Tan, Henry Chee Yew Foo (2024). Extremophilic Microbes for Environmental Bioremediation: A Review. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.33263/BRIAC145.103. WoS or ECSI.
  7. Wei Jie Ngu, Ang Kean Hua, Zulayti Zakaria, Muhammad Noor Hazwan Jusoh (2024). Review on Organochlorine Pollution in Malaysia. Sustainable Environmental Insight. https://doi.org/10.53623/sein.v1i1.394.
  8. Apollonia Huei Jhe Lim, Muhammad Noor Hazwan Jusoh (2024). Remediation of Contaminated Soil by Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Using Composting. Sustainable Environmental Insight. https://doi.org/10.53623/sein.v1i1.389.

2023

  1. Ismallianto Isia, Tony Hadibarata, Ratih Indri Hapsari, Muhammad Noor Hazwan Jusoh, Rajib Kumar Bhattacharjya, Noor Fifinatasha Shahedan (2023). Assessing Social Vulnerability to Flood Hazards: A Case Study of Sarawak’s Divisions. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 97, 104052. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2023.104052. WoS Q1 IF 5.
  2. Ismallianto Isia, Tony Hadibarata, Muhammad Noor Hazwan Jusoh, Rajib Kumar Bhattacharjya, Noor Fifinatasha Shahedan, Norma Latif Fitriyani, and Muhammad Syafrudin. (2023). Identifying Factors to Develop and Validate Social Vulnerability to Floods in Malaysia: A Systematic Review Study. Sustainability 15, 12729. https://doi.org/10.3390/su151712729. WoS Q1 IF 3.889.
  3.  Noor Fifinatasha Shahedan, Tony Hadibarata, Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah, Muhammad Noor Hazwan Jusoh, Romisuhani Ahmad (2023). Challenges in Corrosion Management for Marine Infrastructure. The Bulletin of the American Concrete Institute.
  4.  Muhammad Noor Hazwan Jusoh, Yudi Sukmono, Azmi Aris, Tony Hadibarata, Adhi Yuniarto, Hisyam Jusoh, Mohamed Zuhaili Mohamed Najib (2023). Agro-Based Wastewater Profile by Biological Treatment of Pond Treatment System. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry 11(4); 11616-11629. https://doi.org/10.33263/BRIAC136.586. Scopus SJR Q4.
  5. Ismallianto Isia, Tony Hadibarata, Muhammad Noor Hazwan Jusoh, Rajib Kumar Bhattacharjya, Noor Fifinatasha Shahedan, Aissa Bouaissi, Norma Latif Fitriyani, and Muhammad Syafrudin (2023). Drought Analysis Based on Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index and Standardized Precipitation Index in Sarawak, Malaysia. Sustainability 15, no. 1: 734. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15010734. WoS Q1 IF 3.889.
  6. Jun Kit Tang, Muhammad Noor Hazwan Jusoh, Hisyam Jusoh (2023). Nitrogen and Phosphorus Removal of Wastewater via Constructed Wetlands Approach. Tropical Aquatic and Soil Pollution. https://doi.org/10.53623/tasp.v3i1.214.

Journals (Teaching and Learning)

  1. Muhammad Noor Hazwan Jusoh, Tony Hadibarata (2024). Bridging Theory and Practice: The Role of Site Visits in Environmental Engineering Learning. Acta Pedagogia Asiana. https://doi.org/10.53623/apga.v3i1.326.
  2. Tony Hadibarata, Mohamad Noor Hazwan Jusoh (2023). Strategies for Online-education Model for Project and Laboratory-based Assessment in Environmental Monitoring and Analysis Course. Acta Pedagogia Asiana. https://doi.org/10.53623/apga.v2i1.168.
  3. Muhammad Noor Hazwan Jusoh (2022). Green Engineering Education in Environmental Engineering Programme through Active Learning. Acta Pedagogia Asiana. https://doi.org/10.53623/apga.v1i1.87.

Book Chapters

  1. Statistical analysis of development geopolymer concrete with glass bubble toward thermal insulation performance (2025). In Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering, Editor(s): Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah, Rafiza Abd Razak, Wan Mastura Wan Ibrahim, Mohd Arif Anuar Mohd Salleh. Recent Developments of Geopolymer Materials, Woodhead Publishing, Pages 287-303, ISBN 9780443240683, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-24068-3.00014-5. Scopus.

  2. Mode II Debonding Characterization of Adhesively Bonded Aluminum Joints (2023). In Materials Innovations and Solutions in Science and Technology – With a Focus on Tropical Plant Biomaterials, Editor(s): Azman Ismail, Fatin Nur Zulkipli, Mohd Amran Mohd Daril, Andreas Ochsner. Advanced Structured Materials, vol 173. Springer, Cham, ISBN 978-3-031-26635-5, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-26636-2_9. Scopus.

  3. Applications of Advanced Oxidation Processes in Palm Oil Mill Effluent Treatment (2019). In Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) in Water and Wastewater Treatment, Editor(s): Hamidi Abdul Aziz, Salem S. Abu Amr. IGI Global Scientific Publishing, Pages 123 – 149, ISBN 978-3-031-26635-5, https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-5766-1.

Research Grants and Consultancy Project 

  1. Environmental Management Plan (2012), Development of degraded forest land (Hutan Terosot) for acacia, rubber and/or any other suitable forest species plantation in Mukim Mersing, District of Mersing, Johor Darul Takzim.
  2. Environmental Management & Monitoring Plan (2011-2013), Cadangan menaiktaraf Jalan Tumang Fasa 1, Daerah Segamat, Johor Darul Takzim.
  3. Environmental Monitoring Plan (2011-2012), Cadangan pembinaan 2,720 unit rumah pangsa kos rendah (mampu milik) bagi penempatan semula setinggan, di atas Lot PTD 194789 dan sebahagian Lot PTD 148149, PTD 148146, PTD 148153 dan PTD 194804, Mukim Plentong, Daerah Johor Bahru, Johor.
  4. Environmental Monitoring Plan (2011), Cadangan Pembangunan di atas sebahagian PTD 84124, PTD 156355, PTD 156356, PTD 156358 dan PTD 168451 Bandar Dato Onn, Mukim Tebrau, Johor Bahru, Johor.
  5. Environmental Management Plan (2011), Rubber forest plantation in Labis, Johor

National/International Grant

  1. Co-Investigator. Transport and Deposition of Microplastics in Mangrove Forest of Miri, Sarawak. Curtin Malaysia Higher Degree Research. February 2024 – January 2027. MYR174,900. In Progress.
  2. Principal Investigator. Isolation of Urea-Resistant Bacteria for Bioremediation of Contaminated River in Bintulu, Malaysia. Kurita Overseas Research Grant. October 2023 – September 2024. JPY400,000. Completed.
  3. Principal Investigator. Enzymatic metabolism of pharmaceutical persistent pollutants in a wastewater treatment system. Fundamental Research Grant Scheme. September 2023 – August 2025. MYR97,000. In Progress.
  4. Co-Investigator. Development of bioactive compound and enzyme for controlling sandflies in Miri, Sarawak. Sarawak Research Development Council. 2023 – 2025. MYR94,100. In Progress.
  5. Co-Investigator. Elucidating the role of freshwater microalgae in the phycoremediation of wastewaters and biomass production. Curtin Malaysia Collaborative Research. October 2023 – September 2025. MYR20,000. In Progress.
  6. Co-Investigator. Elucidating biotransformation mechanisms of extremophiles assisted emerging contaminants (ECs) degradation in a drinking water treatment system. Fundamental Research Grant Scheme. September 2022 – August 2024. MYR97,950. Completed.
  7. Co-Investigator. Degradation of Microplastics by Enzymes Produced by Microbes Isolated from Marine Environment of Sarawak, Malaysia. Curtin Malaysia Higher Degree Research. October 2022 – September 2025. MYR 214,968. In Progress.
  8. Co-Investigator. Silt and Heavy Metal Ions Removals. Curtin Malaysia Sustainability Research Grant. December 2022 – December 2023. MYR40,000. Completed.
  9. Principal Investigator. Development of an Improved Corrosion Management Strategies using Prediction Model and ANN based Simulation-Optimization Model for Marine Infrastructure. Curtin Malaysia Higher Degree Research. April 2022 – March 2025. MYR167,700. Completed.

Knowledge Transfer Program

  1. Co-Leader. Improving Awareness about Microplastic Contamination in Commercial Fish in Miri. Sarawak Education Department – SK Kuala Baram 1 Miri, 2024. (Curtin University – MYR3,000) Completed.
  2. Empowering Rural Communities: Raising Awareness to Provide Simple Method for Clean Water. Sarawak Education Department – SK Kuala Baram 1 Miri, 2024. (Curtin University – MYR3,000) Completed.
  3. Food Waste Composting: A Sustainable Solution to Food Waste Produced from School Canteen. Sarawak Education Department – SK Kuala Baram 2 Miri, 2023. (Curtin University – MYR2,500). Completed.
  4. Co-Leader. Implementation of rainwater harvesting in rural area of Sarawak. Sarawak Education Department – SK Kuala Baram 2 Miri, 2023. (Curtin University – MYR 2,500, Industries – MYR3,390). Completed.

Teaching and Learning

  1. Improving Learning Outcomes in Environmental Engineering Unit Using a Problem-Based Learning Approach. Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project. 2022 – 2023. MYR 2000. Completed.
  2. Co-Leader. Strategies for online-education model for project and laboratory-based units in the environmental engineering course. Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project. 2020 – 2021. MYR 2,000. Completed.
  3. Co-Leader. Developing Curtin Check as Infographic Mapping Tool to Monitor Student’s Engagement towards Online Teaching and Learning. Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project. 2020 – 2021. MYR 2,000. Completed.

Professional Activities