Fethma M Nor

Dr. Fethma M Nor
PhD, MEng, BEng (Hons)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Senior Lecturer 

Contact Details
Location: Skylark 3 Room 454
Tel: +60 85 630 100 Ext: 2485
Fax: +60 85 630288
Email: fethma@curtin.edu.my

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=zLJdIFgAAAAJ&hl=en
Publons: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/1167967
SCOPUS: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=26423207200
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5430-7866

Academic History

  • Doctoral Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Production Process Design), Dongguk University, South Korea (2012)
  • Master Degree in Engineering (Mechanical), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia (2009)
  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Mechanical), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Malaysia (2004)

Research Interest

  • Computational Solid Mechanics
  • Natural fiber composites
  • Biomaterials and biomechanics: tissue engineering scaffolds, dental implants, dental fillings, dental handpiece
  • Design products (Biomechanics Devices, Military Safety Equipment, Agriculture, Kids Development Toys, Partition Building)

Research Funding & Research Projects

  1. Apr 2021 – October 2022 : Collaborator, UTB Internal Research Grant, Development and analysis of Digital Image Correlation for strain measurement in mechanical properties testing of materials (18 months).
  2. Dec 2018 – Dec 2020 : Project Leader, Sarawak Digital Economy Research Grant (by Sarawak Multimedia Authority), MySaBRIX: App based Brix refractometer to measure brix index of fruits and vegetables in Sarawak. Vot 1076 (24 months) in Curtin University Malaysia. RM 150,000.
  3. Dec 2018 – Dec 2023 : Project Leader, Global Congress on Manufacturing and Management –GCMM, by Sarawak Convention Bureau, (48 months). RM132, 000.
  4. Oct 2018 – Dec 2020 : Member, Demand-Driven Innovation Project by Public-Private Research Network (PPRN), Microwave Kiln for Beads Production (6 months) in Curtin University Malaysia. RM 31,200.
  5. Jul 2014 – Jul 2016 : Project Leader, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (by MoHE Malaysia), Finite element analysis of bone-implant biomechanics featuring various osseointegration conditions due to high cycle fatigue loading. Vot 1464 (24 months) in UTHM. RM 78,200.
  6. Dec 2013 – Dec 2015 : Member, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (by MoHE Malaysia), Towards achieving ductile mode machining of bones through ultraprecision turning process. Vot 4F285 (24 months) in UTM. RM 120,500.
  7. Sep 2013 – Mar 2015 : Project Leader, Short Term Research Grant (by UTHM), Finite element analysis of bone-implant biomechanics featuring various osseointegration conditions. Vot 1288 (18 months) in UTHM. RM10,000.
  8. May 2014 – Oct 2015 : Project Leader, Postgraduate Researcher Incentive Grant (by UTHM), Improvement in mechanical properties of polypropylene (PP)/ramie green composite using maleic anhydride (MA) and silane treatment. VotU041 (18 months) in UTHM. RM 19,500.
  9. May 2014 – Oct 2015 : Project Leader, Postgraduate Researcher Incentive Grant (by UTHM), Finite element analysis of bone-implant biomechanics featuring various osseointegration conditions due to high cycle fatigue loading. Vot U043 (18 months) in UTHM. RM 19,500.
  10. Oct 2014 – Mar 2016 : Project Leader, Postgraduate Researcher Incentive Grant (by UTHM), Improvement in mechanical properties of polypropylene (PP)/ijuk green composite using maleic anhydride (MA) and silane treatment. Vot U180 (18 months) in UTHM. RM 19,500.
  11. Oct 2014 – Mar 2016 : Project Leader, Postgraduate Researcher Incentive Grant (by UTHM), Crack initiation and propagation of dental filling using finite element analysis. Vot U181 (18 months) in UTHM. RM 19,500.

Selected Publications

  1. FM Nor, ZS Teh, D Kurniawan (2023) Finite element analysis on the mechanical performance of amalgam, gold, and bioglass dental filling materials in molar tooth. Materials Today: Proceedings.
  2. AYM Koh, FM Nor, S Ramesh, D Kurniawan (2023) Plasticisers for edible packaging made of thermoplastic sago starch. Materials Today: Proceedings.
  3. MH Ahat, FM Nor, S Ramesh, D Kurniawan (2023) Perforation Size Effect on Lotus Leaf Based Oil/Water Separator. Proceeding of 5th International Conference on Advances in Manufacturing and Materials Engineering: ICAMME 2022, 579-584
  4. TC Wahyudi, T Tarkono, I Sukmana, F Ibrahim, Y Burhanuddin, FM Nor (2022) The Effect of Squeeze Casting Process on Mechanical and Micro-structural Properties of Magnesium AZ31. International Journal of Aviation Science and Engineering (AVIA), Volume 4, Issue 1, 1-9
  5. RWC Mook, SR Ya’akub, F.M Nor, D Kurniawan (2022) Hydrophobic Coating of Plywood Using Natural Oils and Waxes. Global Congress on Manufacturing and Management, 169-179
  6. CH Kua, NAA Yunos, R Petra, F.M Nor, D Kurniawan (2022) Design and Fabrication of Laboratory Scale Carbon Dioxide Controlling Chamber for Leafy Vegetables. Global Congress on Manufacturing and Management, 45-56
  7. AW Pai, K Senawing, F.M Nor (2021) Design and Evaluation of Livestock Feed Chopper Machine. Journal of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology 1:1, 14-17
  8. LF Zakaria, H Mudin, F.M Nor (2021) Modified Thermoelectric Coolers (TEC) Peltier Plate for Outdoor Activities with Rechargeable Battery using Solar Panel. Journal of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology 1:1, 18-21
  9. H Mudin, C Bagu, F.M Nor (2021) Design of Modified Chicken Feather Retractor Machine. Journal of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology 1:2, 44-48
  10. C Bagu, H Mudin, F.M Nor (2021) Design and Development an Ergonomic Transfer Lifter Assistor from Wheelchair to Bed Transfer for Patients Under 50kg. Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research (JESR) 3:2, 47-50
    41. I Rosmanizan, F.M Nor (2021) Design and Fabrication of Plastic Compressor Machine for Plastic Waste. Journal of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology 1:2, 68-72
  11. R. Nur, M. Y. Noordin, S. Izman, F.M Nor and Kurniawan D (2021) Determination of Energy Consumption during Turning of Hardened Stainless Steel using Cutting Force. Metals. 11: 565. [Q1, Impact Factor: 2.117]
  12. A. Abdelrhman, Y. Lim, Y. Ali, I. Ahmad, C. Georgantopoulou, F.M. Nor, Kurniawan, D (2020) Diagnosis Model for Bearing Faults in Rotating Machinery by using Vibration Signals and Binary Logistic Regression. AIP Conference Proceedings. 2262: 030014 [ISI indexed]
  13. F.M. Nor, M.A. Sidek, D.P.B. Aji, Kurniawan, D (2020) Finite Element Analysis of Multidirectional Forging Dies for Severe Plastic Deformation of Magnesium Alloy. AIP Conference Proceedings. 2262: 030019 [ISI indexed]
  14. F.M. Nor, N. Osman, Kurniawan, D (2020) Finite Element Analysis of Repetitive Corrugation and Straightening Die Designs for Severe Plastic Deformation of Magnesium Alloy. AIP Conference Proceedings. 2262: 030017 [ISI indexed]
  15. F.M. Nor, A.L.M. Isa, Z. Zulkipli, D.P.B. Aji, Kurniawan, D (2020) Effect of Cooling Rate and Aging Duration on Microstructure of Tin-Copper Solder Joint. AIP Conference Proceedings. 2262: 070004 [ISI indexed]
  16. S. Desmond, D. Kurniawan, F.M. Nor (2020) Synthesis of hydroxyapatite from seashells via calcination at various temperature using microwave and furnace. AIP Conference Proceedings. 2217: 020010 [ISI indexed]
  17. Z. Kwan, N.N.K. Najhan, Y.H. Yau, Y. Luximon, F.M. Nor (2020) Anticipating Local Flaps Closed-Form Solution On 3d Face Models Using Finite Element Method. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering. 36 (11) E3390. [Q2, Impact Factor: 2.097]
  18. F.M. Nor, J.Y Lim, M.N Tamin, H.Y Lee, Kurniawan, D. (2020) Effects of Starter Defect to Energy Release Rate of Three Point End Notch Flexure Tested Unidirectional Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite. Polymers. 12: 904-916. [Q1, Impact Factor: 3.426]
  19. Hii, V.Y.M., Nor, F.M., Kurniawan, D. (2019) Scylla Serrata Shells Calcination Using Electric Furnace and Microwave Kiln. International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology. 8: 500-504. [ISI indexed].
  20. A.Z. Sultan, S. Sharif, F.M. Nor, D. Kurniawan, (2019) Minimum Quantity of Lubricant Drilling of Stainless Steel using Refined Palm Olein: Effect of Coating Tool on Surface Roughness and Tool Wear. Procedia Manufacturing, 30: 427-434 [ISI indexed].
  21. M. J. Hisam, I. Zaman, S. Sharif, D. Kurniawan, F.M. Nor (2019) Finite Element Analysis of Mini Implant Biomechanics on Peri-Implant Bone. Procedia Manufacturing, 30: 308-314 [ISI indexed].
  22. Hisam, M.J., Sharif, S., Suhaimi, M.A., Kurniawan, D., Nor, F.M., Shayfull, Z. (2019) Periimplant bone biomechanics featuring short implant design. AIP Conference Proceedings. 2129: 020059 [ISI indexed]
  23. H. Osman, F.M. Nor, Y.M. Hamdan, M.N. Tamin (2017) Creep Ruptures of AISI 347 Austenitic Stainless-Steel Foils at Elevated Temperature of 750℃. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications. 231 (6): 516–522. [Q2, Impact Factor: 1.625]
  24. F.M. Nor, H.Y. Lee, J.Y. Lim, D. Kurniawan (2016) Strain Rate and Temperature Effects on Elastic Properties of Polycaprolactone/Starch Composite. e-Polymers. 16 (3): 217–223. [Q2, Impact Factor: 0.569]
  25. I. Zaman, F.M. Nor, B. Manshoor, A. Khalid, S. Araby (2015) Influence of Interface on Epoxy/Clay Nanocomposites: 2. Mechanical and Thermal Dynamic Properties. Procedia Manufacturing. 2: 23–27. [ISI indexed]
  26. I. Zaman, F.M. Nor, B. Manshoor, A. Khalid, S. Araby (2015) Influence of interface on Epoxy/Clay Nanocomposites: 1. Morphology Structure. Procedia Manufacturing. 2: 17–22. [ISI indexed]
  27. M. H. M. Samsudin, D. Kurniawan, F.M. Nor, (2015) Strain Distribution Equal Channel Angular Pressing of Magnesium alloy at 90° and 120° Corner Angles. Procedia Manufacturing. 2: 230–235. [ISI indexed]
  28. W.Z.W. Zahari, R. Badri, H. Ardyananta, D. Kurniawan, F.M. Nor (2015) Mechanical Properties and Water Absorption Behavior of Polypropylene / Ijuk Fiber Composite by Using Silane Treatment. Procedia Manufacturing. 2: 573–578. [ISI indexed]
  29. M. J. Hisam, J.Y. Lim, F.M. Nor, D. Kurniawan (2015) Stress Distribution Due to Loading on Premolar Teeth Implant: A Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis. Procedia Manufacturing. 2: 218–223. [ISI indexed]
  30. W. Khoo, F.M. Nor, H. Ardyananta, D. Kurniawan (2015) Preparation of Natural Hydroxyapatite from Bovine Femur Bones Using Calcination at Various Temperatures. Procedia Manufacturing. 2: 196-201. [ISI indexed]
  31. M. A. M. Soliheen, D. Kurniawan, F.M. Nor, (2015) Stress Distribution between Bonding Surface of Dental Filling in Enamel and Dentine. Procedia Manufacturing. 2: 212–217. [ISI indexed]
  32. F.M. Nor, H.Y. Lee, J.Y. Lim, M.N. Tamin, D. Kurniawan, (2014) Effect of Starter Defect to GIIC of Unidirectional CFRP Composite. Applied Mechanics and Materials. 493: 773776. [Scopus indexed]
  33. F. Najarian, M.Y. Noordin, F.M. Nor, D. Kurniawan (2014) Analysis of Deep Hole Drilling In Presence of Electromagnetic Field Using Taguchi Technique. American Society of Mechanical Engineers. 46445: V02BT02A060 [ISI indexed].
  34. M.H.S. Elmunafi, M.Y. Noordin, F.M. Nor, D. Kurniawan (2014) Turning of Hardened Martensitic Stainless Steel with Minimum Quantity of Lubricant using Castor Oil. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Green Manufacturing and Applications (ISGMA 2014), June 24-28, Busan, Korea.
  35. F.M. Nor, D. Kurniawan, Y.J. Quan, J.Y. Lim (2013) Load Transfer Analysis on Jawbone Implanted with Fixture Having High Surface Area. Proceedings of the 1st International Materials, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering Conference (MIMEC2013), Dec 46, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
  36. H. Osman, F.M. Nor, A. Borhana, (2013) Creep ruptures property of Austenitic Stainless-Steel Foils at Elevated Temperature levels (750o C). Proceedings of the 1st International Materials, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering Conference (MIMEC2013), Dec 4-6, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
  37. F.M. Nor, H.Y. Lee, J.Y. Lim, M.N. Tamin, D. Kurniawan (2013) Effect of Starter Defect to GIIC of Unidirectional CFRP Composite. International Conference on Mechanical Engineering (ICOME 2013), Sept 12-14, Lombok, Indonesia.
  38. F.M. Nor, H.Y. Lee, J.Y. Lim, M.N Tamin. (2013) Effects of Starter Defect to Energy Release Rate of Three Point End Notch Flexure Tested Unidirectional CFRP. 9th International Conference on Fracture & Strength of Solids. June 9-13, Jeju, Korea.
  39. F.M. Nor, D. Kurniawan, H.Y. Lee, J.Y. Lim, J.Y. (2012) Polycaprolactone/Starch Blends with Corn Based Coupling Agent: Physical Properties and In Vitro Analysis. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H, Journal of Engineering in Medicine. 226: 693 – 698. [Q2, Impact Factor: 1.208]
  40. D. Kurniawan, F.M. Nor, H.Y. Lee, J.Y. Lim (2012) Finite Element Analysis of Bone–Implant Biomechanics: Refinement through Featuring Various Osseointegration Conditions. International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. 41: 1090-1096. [Q1, Impact Factor: 1.506]
  41. F.M. Nor, D. Kurniawan, H.Y. Lee, J.Y. Lim (2012) Effect of Strain Rate and Temperature on Elastic Properties of PCL/Starch. Proceedings of the 8th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials. November 6-8. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Asian-Australasian Committee on Composite Materials. [ISI indexed]
  42. D. Kurniawan, F.M. Nor, H.Y. Lee, J.Y. Lim (2011) Elastic Properties of Polycaprolactone at Small Strains are Significantly Affected by Strain Rate and Temperature. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H, Journal of Engineering in Medicine. 225: 1015-1020. [Q2, Impact Factor: 1.208]
  43. F.M. Nor, D. Kurniawan, Y.K. Seo, J.K. Park, S.A. Park, W.D. Kim, H.Y. Lee, J.Y. Lim (2011) Fabrication and Physical Properties of Polycaprolactone/Starch Blends with Corn Based Coupling Agent. Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Composite Materials. August 21-26. ICC Jeju, Korea: Korean Society of Composite Materials. [Scopus indexed]
  44. M.N. Tamin, F.M. Nor, L.W. Keat, (2010) Hybrid Experimental-Computational Approach for Solder/ Intermetallic Interface Shear Strength Determination in Tin-Lead Solder Joints. IEEE Transaction on Component and Packaging Technologies. 33: 614- 620. [Q2, Impact Factor: 2.31]
  45. D. Kurniawan, F.M. Nor, H.Y. Lee, J.Y. Lim (2010) Periimplant Bone Biomechanics: Finite Element Analysis for Partial Osseointegration. Proceedings of the KSME 2010 Fall Annual Meeting. November 3-5. ICC Jeju, Korea: Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers, 41224125.
  46. F.M. Nor, D. Kurniawan, H.Y. Lee, J.Y. Lim (2010) Finite Element Analysis of Acupuncture Needle Insertion: Skin’s Elastic Response. Proceedings of the KSME 2010 Fall Annual Meeting. November 3-5. ICC Jeju, Korea: Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers, 4108-4110.
  47. F.M. Nor, W.K. Loh, N. Kamsah, M.N. Tamin (2008) Damage Mechanics Model for Interface Fracture Process in Solder Interconnects. Proceedings of the 10th Electronics Packaging Technology Conf. (EPTC), IEEE Xplore. 821-827 [Scopus indexed]
  48. M.N. Tamin, N. Kamsah, F.M. Nor (2008) Modeling the Mechanics of Solder/ Intermetallic Interface Fracture Process in Solder Interconnects. 2nd South East Asia Abaqus Regional Users’ Conference. Nov 10-11. Bangkok, Thailand.
  49. M.N. Tamin, N. Kamsah, Y.B. Liew, F.M. Nor (2007) Fatigue Lives of Solder Joints Subjected to Accelerated Temperature and Mechanical Load Cycles. South East Asia Abaqus Users’ Conference. Oct 29-30. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  50. M.N. Tamin, F.M. Nor (2007) Hybrid Experimental-Computational Approach for Solder/Intermetallic Interface Shear Strength Determination in Tin-Lead Solder Joints. Int. Conf. Advanced Computational Engineering and Experimenting (ACE-X). July 12-13. Algarve, Portugal.

Invited Speakers

  1. Invited Speaker, 11th International Conference on Green Composites, Changwon National University, South Korea, November 4, 2022.
  2. Keynote Speaker, 8th International Conference on Science, Technology, and Interdisciplinary Research (IC–STAR UNILA 2022), Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Lampung, Indonesia, September 27, 2022.
  3. Guest Lecture, Professional Engineering Practice (Leadership), Curtin University Malaysia, Malaysia, October 28, 2021.
  4. Invited Speaker, 5th International Conference on Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical Engineering (ICIMECE 2019), Alana Hotel & Convention Center, Solo, Indonesia, September 17-18, 2019.
  5. Guest Speaker, International Forum on Advanced Technologies (IFAT2015), Tokushima University, Japan, March 9, 2015.
  6. Invited Speaker, International Academic Cooperation Expert Seminar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Changwon National University, South Korea, February 10, 2014.

Professional Activities

  1. Editorial Board Member, Advances in Mechanical Engineering (Q3, IF: 1.161) (Apr 2021 present)
  2. Guest Editor, Journal of Applied Science and Engineering Vol. 24. (2021) (Q3, ISI indexe3. Guest Editor, AIP Conference Series, Vol. 2262 (2020) (ISI indexed)
  3. Guest Editor, AIP Conference Series, Vol. 1902 (2017) (ISI indexed)
  4. Guest Editor, Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vol. 735 (2015)
  5. Guest Editor, Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vol. 606 (2014) (Scopus indexed)
  6. Reviewer, Polymers, (Q1, IF 3.426)
  7. Reviewer, Journal of Materials: Design and Applications (Q2, IF: 1.625)
  8. Reviewer, Procedia CIRP (Scopus indexed)
  9. Reviewer, Advances in Mechanical Engineering (Q3, IF: 1.161)
  10. Reviewer, International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants (Q1, IF: 2.320)
  11. Reviewer, Engineering Journal (Q2, IF: 0.228)
  12. Reviewer, Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology (JMMB) (Q1, IF: 0.883)
  13. Reviewer, International Journal of Plant & Soil Science
  14. Reviewer, International Journal of Environment and Climate Change
  15. Reviewer, Journal of Applied Bionics and Biomechanics (Q3, IF: 1.92)
  16. Chair, 17th Global Congress on Manufacturing and Management (GCMM 2023), Sarawak, Malaysia, 5-7 December 2023
  17. Chair, 3rd International Conference on Materials and Manufacturing Engineering and Technology (CoMMET 2020), Brunei, 7 December 2021
  18. Advisor, Students Exchange Festival 2021 (Central Luzon State University, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Curtin University Malaysia, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Universiti Sebelas Maret, and Thai NguYen University of Technology), Brunei, 18 December 2021
  19. Technical Committee and Reviewers, 2nd Asia Pacific Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Surakarta, Indonesia, 14-16 September 2021
  20. Advisor, Students Exchange Festival 2021 (Changwon National University,Dongguk University, Universiti Sebelas Maret Indonesia, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Curtin University Malaysia), Miri, Malaysia, 26 June 2021
  21. Judge, Sebelas Maret International IoT (Challenge 2021, by Virtual, 20 May 2021
  22. Chair, 2nd International Conference on Materials and Manufacturing Engineering and Technology (CoMMET 2020), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 8 – 9 December 2020
  23. Technical Program Committee, 6th International Conference on Science, Technology, and Interdisciplinary Research (IC-STAR 2020), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 8 – 9 December 2020
  24. Organizing Committee, 2nd International Conference on Materials Technology and Energy (ICMTE2019), Miri, Malaysia, 6 – 8 November 2019.
  25. Organizing Chair, 3rd International Materials, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering Conference (MIMEC 2017), Miri, Malaysia, 6 – 8 December 2017.
  26. Co-Coordinator of Local Committee, 6th International Symposium on Green Manufacturing and Applications (ISGMA 2016), Bali, Indonesia, 21 – 25 June 2016.
  27. Organizing Co-Chair, 4th International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing Technology (ICAMT 2015), Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 20 – 22 September 2015.
  28. Chair, 1st International Conference on Materials and Manufacturing Engineering and Technology (CoMMET2015), Seoul, Korea, 29 – 30 July 2015.
  29. Organizing Chair, 2nd International Materials, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering Conference (MIMEC 2015), Bali, Indonesia, 4 – 6 February 2015.
  30. Organizing Committee, 12th Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing (GCSM2014), Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 22 – 24 September 2014.
  31. Vice Chair of Organizing Committee, 1st International Materials, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering Conference (MIMEC2013), Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 3 – 5 December 2013.
  32. Technical Committee, International Conference on Mechanical Engineering (ICOME 2013), Lombok, Indonesia, 12 – 14 September 2013.

Professional Associations

  • 2018: Board of Engineers Malaysia, Graduate Member
  • 2021: Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), Professional Member
  • 2022: Malaysia Design Council, (MRM), Industrial Design