Dr Dalila Alias

Dr Dalila Alias

  • Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Department of Engineering
Google Scholar
SDGs Focus
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Responsible Consumption and Production

Biography

Dr Dalila is a Ph.D. holder in Nanotechnology and a Chemical Engineering degree. Her specialization lies in the intersection of rubber recycling, biomass research, and nanotechnology, where she has demonstrated a commitment to advancing sustainable technologies. Her research contributions include studies in rubber recycling methods, innovative approaches to biomass utilization, and the application of nanotechnology in engineering solutions. This dual experience in research and engineering positions her as a versatile professional capable of bridging theoretical knowledge with practical applications, and she is eager to bring her diverse skill set to contribute to cutting-edge projects and advancements in engineering and sustainability. 

Academic & Professional Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia (2020)
  • Bach. Of Engineering (Hons) Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (2009)

Research Interests

  • Sustainable technology
  • Rubber recycling
  • Material synthesis
  • Nanotechnology

Notable Publications

  1. Alias, D., Tay, A and Ramarad, S., (2023) Waste rubber treatment by autoclave in subcritical water. Presented in the 5th International Postgraduate Conference on Materials, Minerals & Polymer (MAMIP 2023), 10-11 October 2023, USM Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
  2. Alias, D., Ramarad, S., and Hong CH., (2023) Devulcanization of waste latex natural rubber and ground tire rubber using thermo-chemical process. Presented in the 5th International Postgraduate Conference on Materials, Minerals & Polymer (MAMIP 2023), 10-11 October 2023, USM Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
  3. Alias, D., Yunus, R., Chong, G. H., and Che Abdullah, C. A. (2018). Co-precipitation of Tamoxifen and magnetic nanoparticles with biodegradable polymer using Supercritical Anti Solvent Process. Presented in the 6th International Symposium on Applied Engineering and Sciences (SAES2018), 15 – 16 August 2018, Kyushu, Japan. 
  4. Alias, D., Yunus, R., Chong, G. H., & Che Abdullah, C. A. (2017). Single step encapsulation process of tamoxifen in biodegradable polymer using supercritical anti-solvent (SAS) process. Powder Technology, 309. 
  5. Alias, D., Yunus, R., Chong, G. H., & Che Abdullah, C. A. (2017). Influence of process parameters in particle size and morphology on encapsulated tamoxifen using supercritical anti-solvent (SAS) process. Malaysian Journal of Medicine & Health Science, 13. 
     

Achievements & Accolades

  1. Availability and feasibility of selected biomass in Malaysia 
  2. Rubber Recycling: Devulcanization of waste rubber from manufacturing industries using combinatorial method.
  3. Retrofit a Pilot-Plant Scale Heater for Devulcanization of Waste Condom
  4. Establishing Devulcanization Process of Karex Production
  5. Gold Medal Award in Faculty of Industrial Management Innovation Exhibition (FIMiEx 2021)
     

Professional Associations

  1. Graduate Engineer, Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)
  2. Graduate Technologist, Malaysia Board of Technologist (MBOT)
  3. Associate Member, Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)