
Ir Dr Ayu Haslija Abu Bakar
- Senior Lecturer
Biography
Ir Dr Ayu Haslija Abu Bakar is a Professional Engineer (Ir.), Chartered Engineer (CEng), and previously an Assistant Professor at UCSI University. She holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Universiti Putra Malaysia, a Master’s in Environmental Engineering, and a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering. With expertise in biomass valorization, water treatment, and nanosilica extraction, she has led numerous research projects and industry collaborations. A recipient of multiple awards, Dr Ayu is an active journal reviewer, conference committee member, and community educator. Her work bridges academia and industry, driving impactful advancements in green technology and environmental sustainability.
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- PhD Chemical Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia (2018)
- M.Eng (Environmental), Universiti Putra Malaysia (2009)
- B.Eng (Chemical), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (2006)
Research Interests
- Biomass Valorization
- Nanoparticles
- Waste water treatment
Teaching Areas
- Chemical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
Courses Taught
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Industrial Chemistry
- Thermodynamic
- Fuel & Combustion
- Corrosion
- Biochemical/ Bioprocess Engineering
- Chemical Process Design & Optimization
- Numerical Method
- Chemical Engineering Lab I& II
- Bioremediation Engineering
- Energy Balance
Notable Publications
Yeap S.P., Abu Bakar A.H., Hassan C.S., Jamaludin F.A. 2025. Green nanocomposites: A review on extraction and applications. CRC Press. 325-338
Ammar AM Al-Talib, Ian Hoh Wen Yang, Noor Idayu Mohd Tahir,Ayu Haslija Binti Abu Bakar, Nur Muhammad Afifi bin Zainal,2024. Gas Detection for Biogas System Using Internet-of-Things (IoT). Proceedings of the International Conference on Artificial Lifeand Robotics(Vol. 29, pp. 782-788), ISSN2188-7829, https://doi.org/10.5954/ICAROB.2024.OS25-6 (Scopus).
Lee, Y. K., Yeap, S. P., Sum, J. Y.,Bakar, A. H. A., Tan, L. S., & Jawad, Z. A. 2023. Immobilization of NanoFe3O4 onto Fabric Material through in situ Co-precipitation as a Flexible Catalyst for Humic Acid Degradation. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 106,1009-1014. https://doi.org/10.3303/CET23106169 (Scopus)
Min Kaung Htet Ko Ko, Swee Pin Yeap, Ayu Haslija Abu Bakar, 2023. On shape-induced interfacial interactions in graphene/polyaniline composite produced through in situ polymerization approach. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers. Volume 144, 2023, 104735, ISSN 1876-1070, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtice.2023.104735. (WOS,Scopus, Q1).
Nurudeen Yekeen, Sarah Novianti Salampessy, Ayu Haslija Abu Bakar, Muhammad Ali, Oluwagade Adenike Okunade, Sami Abdelrahman Musa, Cornelius Borecho Bavoh.2023. Synthesis and pore-scale visualization studies of enhanced oil recovery mechanisms of rice straw silica nanoparticles. Geoenergy Science and Engineering. Volume 221, 111292, ISSN 2949-8910, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2022.111292. (WOS,Scopus, Q1).
Surajudeen Sikiru, O.J Abiodun Ayodele, YK Sanusi, Sikiru Yesirat Adebukola, Hassan Soleimani, Nurudeen Yekeen, A.B. Ayu Haslija. 2022. A comprehensive review on nanotechnology application in wastewater treatment a case study of Metal-based using green synthesis. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 2022,108065. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2022.108065. (WOS,Scopus, Q1).
Achievements & Accolades
- UCSI University Research Excellence & Innovation Grant (REIG), 2024. (RM49,000) – Main Researcher
- Emerging Technology - Renewable Energy Award at the Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards 2023 with the project title 'Converting Waste Cooking Oil (WCO) to Green Fuel: A Cheras Community Recycling Project', 1 May 2023 organized by The Asian Business Review.
- Gold Award, Low Carbon Pathways For Growth And Sustainabilities 2.0, 15 Nov 2023 organized by MyCarbon Society and IChemE-UTP-SC.
- Silver Award, International Borneo Innovation Exhibition & Competition (IBIEC) 2023, 14-16 August 2023 organized by Politeknik Jambi, Indonesia.
- Silver Award, International Borneo Innovation Exhibition & Competition (IBIEC) 2023, 14-16 August 2023 organized by Politeknik Jambi, Indonesia. (Industrial collaboration)
- Silver Award, Final Year Project & Postgraduate: Research & Innovation Poster Competition (RIPC) Series 2/2023, 19 September 2023, organized by MNNF Network.
- Gold Award, International Virtual Education Design, Invention & Innovation Competition 2022 (iVEDIIC2022), Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Malaysia.
- Gold Award, Persidangan & Eskpo Ciptaan Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Antarabangsa (PECIPTA) 2022, 1-3 November 2022, Dewan Tuanku Canselor, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan.
- Gold Award, SDG International Innovation Awards, Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2022
- Silver Award, Youth Invention & Innovation FEST 2022, 29 Oct 2022, organized by Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia.
- Gold Award, International Borneo Innovation Exhibition & Competition (IBIEC) 2022, 19-20 October 2022 organized by Politeknik Negeri Sriwijaya, Indonesia.
- Gold Award, Final Year Project & Postgraduate: Research & Innovation Poster Competition (RIPC) Series 2/2022, 23 July 2022, organized by MNNF Network.
- Bronze Award, Innovation Product Presentation Category Waste Treatment/Biotechnology/Green Technology, 8th International Biotechnology Competition and Exhibition 2022, 15 – 16 April 2022, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
- UCSI University Research Excellence & Innovation Grant (REIG), 2021. (RM37,400) – Main Researcher
- UCSI University Research Excellence & Innovation Grant (REIG), 2021. (RM42,100) – Co-Researcher
- UCSI University Research Excellence & Innovation Grant (REIG), 2020. (RM42,200) – Co-Researcher
- UCSI University Research Grant Scheme, Pioneer Scientist Incentive Fund (PSIF), 2019 (RM25,000) – Main Researcher
- Gold Medal, International Engineering Invention & Innovation Exhibition (i-ENVEX), 17th – 19th April, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, 2015.
- UCSI University Research Grant Scheme under Environmental & Sustainable Engineering Cluster, 2013. (RM500,000) - Member
- UCSI University Research Grant Scheme, 2012. (RM5000) – Main-Researcher