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Academic Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering - Doctor of Philosophy, Nagoya University
- Master of Enginering in Chemical Engineering - Masters Degree, Nagoya University
- Chemical Engineering - Bachelor Degree, Addis Ababa University
Mohammed Saedi Jami (Prof. Ir. Dr.)
Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ENGINEERING
saedi@iium.edu.my
5466
Expert Profile
Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohammed Saedi Jami is a Professional Engineer (PE BEM) and Chartered Chemical Engineer CEng MIChemE (UK) at the International Islamic University Malaysia. He earned BSc. in Chemical Engineering from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia (1989), MSc. (2002) and Ph.D (2005) in Chemical Engineering from Nagoya University, Japan with the support of the Monbukagakusho Scholarship.
He has served as a Postdoctoral Fellow of Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) at Suzuka National College Japan (2005 - 2007). He is a member of The Filtration Society Japan, Malaysian Water Association (MWA), and Malaysian Society of Engineering and Technology (mSET). His areas of expertise are Water and wastewater treatment (municipal and industrial), Environmental Engineering, Artificial Neural Network Modeling of environmental systems, Membrane Processes, Bioseparation Processes, and Transport Phenomena.
He has authored and co-authored over 250 publications in book chapters, journals, conferences etc., 40 papers in SCOPUS and ISI journals. He was a Postgraduate Academic Advisor of Department for Biotechnology Engineering (2012-2014). Currently, Dr. Mohammed Saedi Jami is a Professor and Head at the Department of Chemical Engineering and Sustainability.
He has served as a Postdoctoral Fellow of Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) at Suzuka National College Japan (2005 - 2007). He is a member of The Filtration Society Japan, Malaysian Water Association (MWA), and Malaysian Society of Engineering and Technology (mSET). His areas of expertise are Water and wastewater treatment (municipal and industrial), Environmental Engineering, Artificial Neural Network Modeling of environmental systems, Membrane Processes, Bioseparation Processes, and Transport Phenomena.
He has authored and co-authored over 250 publications in book chapters, journals, conferences etc., 40 papers in SCOPUS and ISI journals. He was a Postgraduate Academic Advisor of Department for Biotechnology Engineering (2012-2014). Currently, Dr. Mohammed Saedi Jami is a Professor and Head at the Department of Chemical Engineering and Sustainability.
Area of Specialisation
- Biotechnology ~ Biotechnology ~ Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology ~ Bioseparation
- Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Water Technology ~ Wastewater Treatment - Water and wastewater treatment ( municipal and industrial), Environmental Engineering, Artificial Neural Network modelling of environmental systems,Membrane Processes,Bioseparation, Transport Phenomena
- Engineering Tech ~ Engineering And Technology ~ Computer Engineering ~ Neural Network Computer
Professional Membership
- 2005: Member of Profesional Body / Association, THE FILTRATION SOCIETY JAPAN ASSOCIATION
- 2010: Member of Profesional Body / Association, Malaysian Water Association
- 2010: Member of Profesional Body / Association, Malaysian Society for Engineering and Technology
- 2016: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Institution of Chemical Engineers
- 2020: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), River of Life - ROL
Teaching Responsibilities
| ADVANCED BIOCHEMICAL PROCESS | 2022/2023 |
| ADVANCED BIOLOGICAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT DESIGN | 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
| ADVANCED BIOSEPARATION PROCESSES | 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 |
| BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS | 2012/2013 |
| BIOLOGICAL WASTE TREATMENT DESIGN | 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 |
| DRINKING WATER QUALITY & TREATMENT PROCESSESS | 2013/2014 2008/2009 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
| Environmental Engineering Management | 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING | 2010/2011 |
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT II | 2023/2024 |
| HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 |
| HEAT TRANSFER | 2021/2022 |
| Integrated Design Project | 2018/2019 |
| INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING | 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
| MASS TRANSFER | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY | 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
| MSC SEMINAR | 2009/2010 |
| PRINCIPLE OF MASS AND ENERGY BALANCE | 2023/2024 |
| PRINCIPLES OF MASS AND ENERGY BALANCE | 2023/2024 |
| PROJECT I | 2023/2024 2018/2019 |
| PROJECT II | 2018/2019 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 |
| SEMINAR | 2020/2021 2018/2019 |
| SEPARATION PROCESSES FOR BIOCHEMICAL PRODUCTS | 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 |
| THERMODYNAMICS | 2007/2008 |
| TOXIC & HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT | 2015/2016 |
| TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT | 2019/2020 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
| TRANSPORT PHENOMENA | 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 |
| WASTE WATER RECLAIMATION AND REUSE | 2019/2020 2018/2019 2016/2017 |
| WASTEWATER ENGINEERING | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2012/2013 |
| WASTEWATER RECLAMATION AND REUSE | 2016/2017 2009/2010 2008/2009 |
| WATER TREATMENT PLANT DESIGN | 2018/2019 |
Supervision
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A Hybrid System Of Microbial Electrolysis Cell And Anaerobic Digestion For Biomethane Production.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Lead Removal Using Modified Graphene Oxide Adsorptive Membrane.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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Characterization Of Bacterial Strains Of Rhamnolipid Surfactants From Palm Kernel Cake And Its Applications.
Ph.D
Completed
2020
Co-supervisor
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Optimization And Characterization Of Halal Gelatin From Fish Skin Using High Pressure Processing (Hpp).
Ph.D
Completed
2020
Co-supervisor
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Development Of Chemical Absorption System For Biogas Upgrading.
Ph.D
Completed
2018
Co-supervisor
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Characterization And Kinetic Studies Of Fat, Oil And Grease Deposition In Sewer Pipelines.
Ph.D
Completed
2017
Co-supervisor
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Investigation Of A Hybrid Adsorption-Membrane System For Water Reclaimation From Palm Oil Mill Effluent (Pome) For Process And Boiler Feedwater Reuse.
Ph.D
Completed
2015
Main Supervisor
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Moringa Oleifera Seeds As Disinfectant In Water Treatment: Optimization And Modelling.
Ph.D
Completed
2014
Co-supervisor
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Moringa Oleifera As Potential Dewatering Aid And Adsorbent For Electrochemical Treatments.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Preparation And Characterizations Of Silane-Modified Empty Fruit Bunch Fibre In Natural Rubber Composite
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Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Analysis Of Solid Waste Generation In Peninsular Malaysia During Covid-19 Using Artificial Intelligence (Ai).
Master
Completed
2024
Co-supervisor
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Development Of High Entropy Alloy (Hea) As Catalyst For Azo Dye Degradation.
Master
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Response Surface Design For Ultrasonic-Assisted Extraction Process For Calotropis Procera Seeds And Evaluation Of Its Antioxidant Activity.
Master
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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Performance Evaluation Of Existing Sequencing Batch Reactor (Sbr) In Rubber Glove Industry.
Master
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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Upgrading Of Sewage Treatment Plants (Stps) To Meet Stringent Environmental Quality Standards.
Master
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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Development Of Integrated Electrocoagulation And Membrane Process For Water Reclamation From Biotreated Palm Oil Mill Effluent.
Master
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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Development Of Formation Mitigation Of Palm Oil Mill Effluent (Pome) Crystals.
Master
Completed
2020
Main Supervisor
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Investigation Of The Use Of Date Seed For The Removal Of Boron From Seawater.
Master
Completed
2019
Main Supervisor
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Enhancement Of Biogas Production From Domestic Food Waste By Biofilm Pretreatment Method.
Master
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Investigation Of Sludge Dewatering Using Moringa Oleifera As Phytocoagulant.
Master
Completed
2016
Main Supervisor
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Investigation Of Electric Field Enhanced Solid-Liquid Separation Under Various Conditions.
Master
Completed
2015
Main Supervisor
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Simulation And Optimization Of Treated Palm Oil Mill Effluent (Pome) Processing For Water Reuse
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Master
Completed
2015
Main Supervisor
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Development Of Immobilized Multipurpose Biocatalyst From Channel Catfish (Ictalurus Punctatus) Viscera Using Cross-Linked Enzyme Aggregates (Clea) Technology.
Master
Completed
2015
Co-supervisor
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Production Of Biodiesel From Sludge Palm Oil (Spo) By Enzymatic Transesterification.
Master
Completed
2013
Co-supervisor
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Prediction Of Wastewater Treatment Plant Performance Using Artuficial Newral Network And Principal Network Analysis Approach.
Master
Completed
2012
Main Supervisor
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Study Of Dewaterability Of Sludge From Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plants.
Master
Completed
2012
Main Supervisor
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Use Of Hybrid Membrane System For Palm Oil Mill Effuent (Pome) Treatment.
Master
Completed
2011
Main Supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2017 - 2022 | Upscaling the Production of Fish Feed from Palm Kernel Cake and Sargassum |
| 2016 - 2020 | Defatted Extracts of Moringa Oleifera Seeds: Comparative Optimization Studies as a Phytodisinfectant |
| 2015 - 2018 | Development of Pilot Scale Phytochemical Disinfection Process for Surface Water Treatment by Moringa Oleifera Seeds |
| 2013 - 2016 | Investigation of Electroosmotic Dewatering Mechanism of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants Sludge |
| 2013 - 2015 | Wastewater Reclamation & Reuse of Treated Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) as Process Water Using Hybrid Adsorption-Filtration System |
| 2012 - 2015 | Investigation of a Hybrid Adsorption and Membrane System for Water Reclamation and Reuse from Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) |
| 2011 - 2014 | RU 2011:Pollution Load Determination,Assessment and Management in IIUM River through Development of QUAL2K Water Model. |
| 2011 - 2015 | Investigation of Disinfection Properties of Processed Moringa Oleifera Seeds for Potential Application in Water Treatment |
| 2011 - 2014 | Enzymatic Transesterification Process for Biodiesel Production using Renewable Source of Sludge Palm Oil in a Batch Reactor |
| 2010 - 2016 | Upscaling Pilot Plant to Process Moringa Oleifera Seeds for Production of Moringa Oil, Bio Flocculants & Feedstock by Patented IP Technology |
| 2010 - 2013 | Kinetic Studies of Recombinant Bromelain |
| 2009 - 2012 | Thermal and Dispersion Stability of Carbon Nanotubes (SW-CNT)-Carboxymethyl-Cellulose(CMS) in Aqueous |
| 2009 - | Study and Recommend of Integrated Scheduled Waste Management System in Kuala Lumpur |
| 2008 - 2012 | Development of Model for the Dewatering of Wastewater Sludge/Biosolids using Electroosmotic technique |
| 2008 - 2012 | Development of Artificial Nueral Network Model for the Analysis of Wastewater Treatment |
| 2008 - 2010 | Study of Membrane Bioreactor in Wastewater Treatment |
On-Going
| 2022 - Present | Optimization of sludge electro-Mechanical Dewatering (SEMD) |
| 2019 - Present | Electroforced Sedimentation of Biosolids Using Moringa Oleifera Seed Powder as Renewable Dewatering Aid |
| 2004 - Present | Bio-Environmental Engineering Research Centre (BERC) |
| - | ASSESSMENT AND REHABILITATION OF SUNGAI PUSU BY BIO-NANOTECHNOLOGY APPROACH FOR WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT |
Award & Recognition
| 08 Dec, 2020 | Bronze Medal - Others | National |
| 09 Oct, 2017 | IIUM Moringa oleifera Technology (IMOTECH) - BRONZE - ), International Conference and Exposition on Inventions by Institutions of Higher Learning (PECIPTA) 2017, October 7-9 (2017), Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia | International |
| 13 May, 2017 | IIUM Moringa oleifera Technology (IMOTECH): A Holistic Drinking Water Treatment Solution for the Poor - SILVER - 28th International Invention, Innovation and Technology ITEX 2017, May 11-13 (2017), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | International |
| 02 Sep, 2016 | Outstanding Contributor Journal Articles Indexed in Scopus & WOS - IIUM | International |
| 02 Sep, 2016 | Outstanding Contributor Journal Articles Indexed in Scopus & WOS - IIUM | National |
| 20 Feb, 2016 | Bronze Medal - Malaysian Association of Research Scientists | International |
| 20 Feb, 2016 | Development of Novel Phytodisinfectant for Water Treatment - Malaysian Association of Research Scientists | National |
| 29 Sep, 2015 | A Holistic Drinking Water Treatment Solution for the Poor - IIUM | National |
| 19 Nov, 2014 | Gold - Malaysian Association of Research Scientists , MARS | International |
| 19 Nov, 2014 | Silver - Malaysian Association of Research Scientists , MARS | International |
| 09 May, 2013 | Gold - Malaysian Invention and Design Society | International |
| 19 Feb, 2013 | Bronze - IRIIE 2013 | University |
| 19 Feb, 2013 | Bronze - IRIIE 2013 | University |
| 21 Feb, 2012 | Bronze - IRIIE 2012 | University |
| 21 Feb, 2012 | Gold - IRIIE 2012 | University |
| 21 Feb, 2012 | Bronze - IRIIE 2012 | University |
| 09 Feb, 2011 | Silver - IRIIE 2011 | University |
| 09 Feb, 2011 | Bronze - IRIIE 2011 | University |
| 09 Feb, 2011 | Bronze - IRIIE 2011 | University |
| 01 Nov, 2010 | Gold Medal - Malaysian Association of Research Scientists | National |
| 01 Nov, 2010 | Gold - BIOMALAYSIA 2010 | International |
| 27 Jan, 2010 | Gold Medal - IRIIE 2010 | University |
| 26 Jan, 2010 | Gold - IRIIE 2010 | University |
| 26 Jan, 2010 | Gold - IRIIE 2010 | University |
| 26 Jan, 2010 | Bronze - IRIIE 2012 | University |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book
| 2011 | Current research and development in biotechnology engineering at IIUM (volume 1) . IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-150-5 |
| 2011 | Proceeding of 2nd International Conference on Engineering Professional Ethics and Education (ICEPEE'11). Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic Universi ty Malaysia (IIUM), ISBN: 9789834297824 |
| 2011 | Recent advances in bioenvironmental engineering. IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789670225852 |