Abdul Hamid Bin Abdullah

Mr. Abdul Hamid Bin Abdullah

BEng Hons (Polymer Engineering), MSc (Polymer Engineering)

Lecturer | Department of Mechanical Engineering | Faculty of Engineering and Science

Contact Details

Telephone: +60 85 630100 Extn: 2515 

Location: Skylark (SK3)-350 

Email: abdul.hamid@curtin.edu.my

Research Profiles:

ORCID Profile: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0178-4508

ResearchGate Profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Abdul_Hamid_Abdullah

Research Interests:

Polymers, Composites, Materials Characterization, Green Materials

Background

Abdul Hamid Bin Abdullah is a lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science. He has been working in Curtin University Malaysia since June 2012. He has received his B.Eng. and MSc. in Polymer Engineering from Universiti Sains Malaysia.

Professional Experience

• Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering, Curtin Malaysia (July 2018 – Current)

• Lecturer, Petroleum Engineering, Curtin Malaysia (Jan 2015 – Jun 2018)

• Lecturer, Process Plant Technology, Curtin Malaysia (Jun 2012 – Dec 2014)

• Engineer, Tokuyama Malaysia Sdn. Bhd (Mar 2012 – Jun 2012)

• Engineer, Tokuyama Corporation, Japan (Mar 2011 –  Feb 2012)

• Research Officer, Universiti Sains Malaysia (May 2008 – Feb  2011)

• Internship, Hokuetsu Seishi Paper Mills Ltd, Japan (May 2007 – July 2007)

Professional Affiliation

• Graduate Engineer (GE-69869A) – BEM
• Member, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
• Member, International Association of Engineers (IAENG)

Professional Activities

1. Faculty’s Safety and Health Committee Member (2016-2019)
2. Faculty’s Website and Marketing Committee Member (2015-2016)
3. Internal Academic Auditor for Diploma of Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Subjects Taught

Engineering Materials
Engineering Foundations Design and Processes
Engineering Foundations: Principles and Communications
Foundation Physics

Supervision

4 UG (Completed) 1 UG (Ongoing)

Publications

Journals

1. H. Abdullah, A. A. Bakar, H. Ismail, A. W. M. Kahar and S. Debnath (2019) The Effects Of Accelerated Weathering On The Tensile Properties Of Kenaf Reinforced Biocomposites, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, doi:10.1088/1757-899X/495/1/012110
2. T. Oo, A.H. Abdullah, M. Anwar, N. A. N. Khandoker, S. Islam and S. Debnath (2019) IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, doi:10.1088/1757-899X/495/1/012094
3. W. Kai, A.H. Abdullah and S. Debnath (2019) Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Polymer Composite Using Natural Fiber and Nanoparticle, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, doi:10.1088/1757-899X/495/1/012095
4. Faisal Amri Tanjung, Yalun Arifin, Abdul Hamid Abdullah, and Iqmal Tahir (2017) Bilayer-Structured Regenerated Cellulose/Chitosan Films Prepared with Ionic Liquid, Indones. J. Chem., 17 (3), pp. 351 – 359
5. Kahar AWM, Ismail H, Abdul Hamid A. (2016). The correlation between crosslink density and thermal properties of high-density polyethylene/natural rubber/thermoplastic tapioca starch blends prepared via dynamic vulcanisation approach, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 123(1) pp. 301-308.
6. Ismail, A. Hamid Abdullah, A. Abu Bakar (2010) Kenaf Core Reinforced High-Density Polyethylene/Soya Powder Composites: The Effects of Filler Loading and Compatibilizer, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 29 (16) pp. 2489-2497.
7. Ismail, A. Hamid Abdullah, A. Abu Bakar (2010) Effects of Silane Based Coupling Agent on the Properties of Kenaf Core Reinforced High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)/Soya Powder Composites, Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 49 (11) pp. 1095-1100.
8. Ismail, A. Hamid Abdullah, A. Abu Bakar (2010) Influence of Acetylation on the Tensile Properties, Water Absorption and Thermal Stability on High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)/Soya Powder/Kenaf Core Composites, Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology, 17(2) pp.132-137.

Conference Proceedings

1. Felix Wong Wei Zie, Sujan Debnath, Mahmood Anwar and Abdul Hamid Abdullah, Enhancing Mechanical Performance of Bagasse Fiber-Epoxy Composite by Surface Treatment, 10th International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Technology (ICMST 2019), Sabah, August 9-11, 2019
2. Abdul Hamid Bin Abdullah, Hanafi Ismail, Azhar Abu Bakar, Sujan Debnath, The Effects of Oxidized Polyethylene as a Compatibilizer on the Tensile and Water Absortion Properties of Biocomposites, 7th International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Technology, Curtin Sarawak, Miri, Sarawak, July 16-18th 2016
3. Abdul Hamid bin Abdullah, Jaffrey Naan, Chew Ing Ming, Natallee Faith Kwan, An overview: Developing the minds through practical support for Diploma of Process Plant Technology Students in Curtin Sarawak, 2ndInternational Higher Education Teaching and Learning Conference 2013, Parkcity Everly Hotel, Miri, Sarawak, December 9-10th 2013

Research Grants and Consultancy Projects

1. Performance of green composite material incorporating of cockle-shells and polypropylene fiber, Curtin Sarawak (Curtin Sarawak Research Fund), Principal Investigator, RM10,000 (Completed, 2016)
2. Matrix Density Influence on Dispersion Behaviour of Oil Palm Filler Reinforced Epoxy Green Nanocomposite, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme of the Ministry of Education (FRGS), Co-Investigator, RM103,200 (On-going)

Student Projects

1. Isaac Jerome, Characterization and Mechanical Performance of Cockle Shell Reinforced Epoxy Biocomposites Under Marine Environment (ongoing)
2. Sharon Christabelle Epui, Experimental Study On The Effects Of Rice Husk Ash And Wood Ash On The Stregth Of Cement (2018)
3. Thulani Joseph Ncube, To Determine The Effects Of Cockle Shell Powder On The Properties Of Cement (2018)
4. Divya A/P N Vivegananthan, Study On The Effects Of Palm Oil Fuel Ash (Pofa) And Empty Fruit Bunch (Efb) Fibre On Compressive Strength Of Class G Cement (2018)
5. Mohammad Saiffudeen bin HamjaDeen, The Effects Of Sonication Dispersion Method On The Properties Of Cockle Shell Powder Filled Epoxy Composites (2016)