Completed

Completed Research Projects and Dates
1.	A Pilot Plant for the Enhancement on the Separation of Oil, Liquid, Solid and Recovery of oil in POME; MOSTI/ PEM/RND/TCF(S)/002-01): Mohd Omar Ab Kadir (leader); TECHNOFUND: RM 1,750,000.00 in Association with NR CHEMICAL AND ORGANIC SERVICES SDN BHD; Grant No: TF02010D005), (Jan 2010 –Jan 2011).
2.	Setting A Pilot Plant For Up Scaling the Production of Pulp From Kenaf Cores As a Fibrous Material for paper; MOSTI/MDI/BU/TCF(S)/002 -22): TECHNOFUND; Dr Rushdan Bin Ibrahim (leader), Mohd Omar Ab Kadir; RM: 1,000,000.00 in Association with NR ELITE GROUP (PENANG) SDN BHD; Grant No: TF02010D009), (Sept 2010 –Oct 2011)
3.	A Comparative Study of Fractionation of Virgin Coconut Oil and Palm Kernel Oil through Distillation and Supercritical Fluid Extraction. (FRGS); Dr. Abbas Mubarak AlKharkhi,  Anees Ahmad (leader), Nik Norulaini Nik Ab Rahman, Mohd Omar Ab Kadir; Grant No: 203/PTEKIND/ 6711103; Amount RM 60,000.00 ( Oktober 2007- November 2010)
4.	Water Soluble polymer from Schedule waste SW 104; Mohd Omar Ab Kadir (leader); Project No :8000 U 280 1020; Amount: RM395,000.00 (Jan 2010 –Dec 2010)
5.	Phase Behaviour Determination of Palm Oil and Its Components In Supercritical Carbon Dioxide;(FRGS); Dr. Norhashimah Morad (leader), Nik Norulaini Nik Ab Rahman, Mohd Omar Ab Kadir; Grant No: 203/PTEKIND/ 671196; Amount RM 80,000.00 ( Oktober 2007- November  2010)
6.	Enhancing oil Yield and Optimization of Oil Medium Chain Triglyceride (MCTs) Content in Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extraction of Coconut Oil from Fresh Coconut (cococ nucifera L.); Wahyu. S., Abu Hanipah, Nawi., Nik Norulaini Nik Ab Rahman, Mohd Omar Ab Kadir (leader); No. Geran: 1001.PTEKIND 814013, e-Science Fund : Amount RM257,450.00 (Okt  ‘07 – Sept ‘10)
7.	Wastewater Treatment Project NPK fertilizers Gurun Kedah; Mohd Omar Ab Kadir (leader); Project No :8000 U 280 1028, Amount: RM183,000.00 (July 2008 – April 2009)
8.	Design Test Commissioning and Guarantee Performance of A BioGas Plant From Retrofitting of Existing Anaerobic Open Pond at Besout Mill Felda Sungkai Perak; Mohd Omar Ab Kadir (leader); Project No :8000 U 280 1029, Amount: RM3.2 million (January 2008 – Sept 2008)
9.	Deviation from Stoke’s Law Settling of Non Spherical Particles in Palm Oil Mill Effluents;(FRGS);Mohd Omar Ab Kadir (leader); Grant No: 203/PTEKIND/ 671195, Amount RM 80,000.00 (October 2007- November 2010)
10.	Development of Noise and Vibration Pollution Index for Construction; Researchers: Mohd Omar Ab Kadir (leader); Nik Norulaini Nik Ab Rahman, Abu Haniffah Nawi Grant No : 305 PTEKIND 613607, e-Science Fund : Amount: RM238,540.00.00  (December 2007- December 2009 -Extended to May 2010)
11.	Achieving sustainability of the construction industry via international environmental management systems standard ISO 14001; (RU GRANT);Nik Norulaini Nik Ab Rahman (leader), Mohd Omar Ab Kadir No Geran: 304.650317.PJJAUH L113, (October 2004 to January 2008)
12.	A Mass Transfer Mathematical Model For Super and Near Critical CO2 Extraction of Palm Kernel Oil From Stress Analysis of Non Spherical Geometry Oil Bearing Cell in Palm Cake;(FRGS);Abbas Mubarak AlKharkhi (leader), Anees Ahmad, Nik Norulaini Nik Ab Rahman, Mohd Omar Ab Kadir; Grant No: 203/PTEKIND/ 671193, Amount RM 80,000.00 (December 2007- November  2009)
13.	Microorganism Response Towards the chemical Pollutants from Industrial effluents in Domestic Wastewater; Nik Norulaini Nik Ab Rahman, Mohd Omar Ab Kadir (leader); No. Geran: 304.PTEKIND 638017, Amount RM18,236.00 (Mac 2007 – Mac 2008) Short term Grant
14.	Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction and regeneration of spent bleaching clays’; Researchers: Mohd Omar Ab Kadir (leader), Nik Norulaini Nik Ab Rahman, Anees Ahmad Grant No : 03-01-05-SF0074, e-Science Fund : Amount: RM150,995.00 (December 2006- November 2008)
15.	A survey of Estrogen Activity in Penang (Malaysian) Inland Waters; Anees. Ahmed, Norulaini Nik Ab Rahman, Mohd Omar Ab Kadir (leader); No. Geran: 304.PTEKIND 638018, Amount RM18, 000.00 (Mac 2007 – Mac 2009) Short term Grant
16.	Pre-Commercialization Study on Pulp and Paper Process of Kenaf, Lembaga Tembakau Negara; Ministry of Finance of Malaysia (MOF); USAINS HOLDINGS SDN BHD, Amount RM1,662,674.00 (Mac 2008- Dec 2008)
17.	Establishment of Multipurpose Supercritical Extraction Unit with Palm Kernel Sc- CO2  Extraction as The Production Platform, MOSTI/PEM/RND/TCF(S)/1-1/3(31); Mohd Omar Ab Kadir (leader); TECHNOFUND: RM: 4,463,350.00 in Association with NSE POMAR SDN BHD; Grant No: TF0807D009), (Mac 2008-Mac 2010)
18.	Water Soluble Polymers Manufacturing MOSTI/PEM/RND/TCF(S)/1-1/3(32); Mohd Omar Ab Kadir (leader) Grant No: TF0206D043), TECHNOFUND: RM: 5,995,000.00 In Association with GLOBAL NETWORK TECHNOLOGY SDN BHD (Mac 2008-Mac 2009).
19.	Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction and regeneration of spent bleaching clays; Researchers: Mohd Omar Ab Kadir (leader), Nik Norulaini Nik Ab Rahman, Anees Ahmad, Project No : 03-01-05-SF0074, e-Science Fund ( December  2006- November 2008)
20.	Studies on freezing point depression of palm oil by using natural blenders for the enhancement of its market acceptability; Researchers: Anees Ahmad (leader), Nik Norulaini Nik Ab Rahman, Mohd Omar Ab Kadir; Project no: 03-01-05-SF0046, e-Science Fund (December  2006- November 2008)
21.	Acidification and Natural Coagulant Effect on Silica Precipitation in Silica Waste Water;  No. Geran: 304.PJJAUH.637049, Amount: RM19900 (Sept 2006 – August 2008); Short term Grant
22.	Extraction and Identification of Chemical Constituents in Pithecellobium Jiringan Seeds using  Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extraction / Time of Flight Gas Spectrometry; No. Geran: 304.PJJAUH. 637050, Amount: RM19400 (Sept 2006 – August 2008) Short term Grant
23.	Elicitor and precursor enhanced production of limonene in Citrus grandis cell cultures and the effect of blocking the mevalonate pathways in limonene accumulation, CDC; Scientific Advancement Grant Allocation (SAGA FUND), C4 002: Amount RM 120,000.00 (Sept 2005 to Aug 2007)
24.	Environmental  Hazard Identification and Management in Construction Industry; Project No: LPIPM:CREAM/UPP03-02-05-06-05, Amount :  RM 531, 540.00 (October  2004 to Sept  2007)
25.	The Potential of Contract and Tender Document as Part of the Overall Environmental  Management Systems; Project No: LPIPM:CREAM/UPP03-02-05-06-08, Amount: RM 583, 830.00 (October  2004  to  Sept  2006)
26.	Projek Empangan Beris, Sik Kedah Darul Aman Kerja Audit Bebas Alam Sekitar Empangan Beris, Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran Malaysia; Project No: JPS (PP)/P/4/03, Amount 1,952,534.001 (April 2003- Feb 2005)
27.	Bioremediation  of wafer cutting waste water a  mixture  of domestic and  specialized  b bacteria; Research grant by Advanced Micro Devices ( Exports)  Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Grant no:304/PJJAUH/A106, Amount: RM13, 400.00 (Oct 2003 to Dec 2005)
28.	Reduction in wafer cutting wastewater using natural polymer; Research grant by Advanced Micro Devices (Exports)  Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Grant no:304/PJJAUH/A106, Amount: RM29,600.00 (August  2003 to Dec 2005)
29.	Environmental Education and Communication as Catalyst in the Intergenerational  Influence; Grant No.: 305/Ptekind/612805, Amount: RM 107,802.00 (March 2005)
30.	Two Decades of Industrial Pollution: Simulation of Pollutant Dispersion on the Effect and Extent of Effluent Discharge in the Closed Drainage System of Perai Industrial Zones 1 and 2; Grant No.: 305/PJJauh/612801, Amount: RM 95,450.00 (March 2005)
31.	Design of Common Treatment of Cumulative Wastewater Generated from Perai Industrial Zones, Penang; Grant No.:304/Ptekind/633140, Amount: RM 11,000.00  (January 2003)
32.	Penyingkiran Pepejal Terampai Dalam Efflune Kilang Kelapa Sawit (POME) Menggunakan  Kaedah Fizikokimia, Agen Penggumpalan dan Pengelopokan; Grant No.:304/Ptekind/633141, Amount: RM 13, 000.00 (January 2003)
33.	Pilot Plant Supercritical fluid Extractor for the Production of Cocoa Butter Substitute from Palm Kernel Oil and High Palm Kernel Meals as  a Food Added Value; Grant No.: 305/Ptekind/610636, Amount: RM 560,000.00 (June 2002)
34.	Deodorization, Extraction and Fractionation of Palm Kernel Oil Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide as Environmental Friendly Technology; Grant No.: 305/Ptekind/610624, Amount: RM 408,000.00 (June 2002)
35.	Development of Synthetic Polyelectrolyte Based on Acrylamide, Acrylic Acid and related  monomers; Grant No.: 305/Ptekind/610626, Amount: RM 162,000.00 (May 2002)
36.	Integrated Coastal Zone Management Sponsored By The Danish Cooperation For Environment and Development (DANCED) from 1998; State Government of Penang (UPEN); Grant No. : (DANCED), Amount: RM 400,000.00 (May 2000)
37.	Secondary Plant Product Extraction (terpenes, limonene) using Carbon Dioxide- IRPA; Grant No. : 190/9609/2402, Amount: RM 180,000.00 (May 2000)
38.	Development of High Technology Pig Farming Waste Treatment Sponsored By The Danish Cooperation For Environment and Development (DANCED) from 1996; State Government of Penang (UPEN); Grant No. : (DANCED), Amount: RM 2,400,000.00 (Dec 1999)
39.	Development of Low Technology Pig Farming Waste Treatment  Sponsored By the Ministry of Agriculture, Supervised by the Department of Veterinary Services, from 1996; State Government of Penang (UPEN); Grant No. : (UPEN/DVS) Amount: RM 800,000.00 (Dec 1999)
40.	Development of Water Quality Criteria and Standards Phase V (River Classification) Sg. Penang and Sg Kedah - Department of Environment Malaysia (with Mashor M.); Grant No. :  Amount: RM 96,000.00 (Dec 1999)
41.	Environmental Auditing on Wastewater Treatment Plant_AMOCO (Malaysia) S/B; Grant No. : 280/5119/0100, Amount : RM 35,000.00 (Dec 1998)
42.	Rehabilitation of Man Made Lake at University Sains Malaysia; Short Term Grant Grant No. : 131/0230/0500/631102, Amount : RM 18,950.00 (Dec 1998)
43.	Sewage Treatment Plant Development Modification - Jayabumi S/B (with Nik Fuad N. A); Grant No. : 280/6622/0100, Amount : RM300,000.00 (Dec 1997)
44.	Bioremediation of an Industrial Waste ( Latex Effluent); Sponsored By The British High Commissioner Chevening Award; Grant No. : MAL 0100153, Amount : BP 2,000.00 (July 1997)
45.	Environmental Impact Assessment on Mixed Development-PAREMBA S/B; Grant No. : 280/6626/0100, Amount : RM 63,000.00 (Dec 1997)
46.	Histogenesis of Sugar Cane Callus ( Saccharum Officinarum L) (with Dr Nik Norulaini); Short Term Grant Grant No. : 131/0144/0340, Amount : RM 10,500.00 (Dec 1996)
47.	Industrial Wastewater treatment from Fatty Chemicals (with Teng T.T); Short Term Grant Grant No. : 131/0230/0420, Amount : RM 18,450.00 (Dec 1996)
48.	Supercritical Extraction of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAS)- IRPA (with Dr Tajul Aris); Grant No. : 190/9606/3106, Amount : RM 63,000.00 (Dec 1996)
49.	Supercritical Fluid (water) for Aqueos Industrial Waste - IRPA Sixth Malaysia Plan; Grant No. : 123/3208/2301 Amount : RM 272,000.00 (Dec 1995)
50.	Carbon from Biosource and its Application-IRPA Sixth Malaysia Plan (With Dr. Zakaria A. and  Jamjan R.); Grant No. : 123/3209/2501, Amount : RM 291,000.00 (Dec 1995)
51.	Schedule Waste Handling and Environmental Auditing- Mattel (M) S/B (With Dr. Zubir Din) Grant No. : 280/6318/0100, Amount : RM 12,700.00 (Dec 1995)
52.	Production of Gelatin From Bone and Hides as Food Additives (with Dr. Nik Norulaini); Short Term R &D; Grant No. : 122/3144/0010, Amount : RM 30,000.00 (May 1995)
53.	Rehabilitation of Juru River- UPEN Penang (With Yahya M.N.); Grant No. :          Amount : RM95,000.00 (August 1994)
54.	Classification of Malaysian Rivers  Sg. Perlis, Sg. Juru and Sg. Prai - Department of Environment  Malaysia (with Ho S. C); Grant No. :          Amount : RM 90,000.00 (Dec 1994)
55.	Supercritical Extraction of Arecoline From Sireh (With Dr. Nik Norulaini); Short Term R & D; Grant No. : 131/0144/0210, Amount : RM 13,488.00 (Dec 1994)
56.	International Foundation of Science – SWEDEN - Activated Carbon From Biosource; Grant No. : 280/5901/0113, Amount : RM 32,201.60 (Dec 1993)
57.	Monitoring of Waste Point Sources to Detect Changes in Stream Water Quality; Short Term Grant Grant No. : 122/0230/0070, Amount : RM 17327.60 (August 1993)