1. PROFILE
Assoc Prof Ir Dr Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi, CEng, MIChemE, MIEM, is the Director of Process Systems Engineering Centre (PROSPECT) of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). Sharifah has been extensively involved in 28 research projects (worth RM2.4Million), 18 industrial based projects for various companies and government agencies and has trained engineers from more than 100 companies in the field of energy and water minimisation. She specialises in process systems engineering with emphasis on resource conservation. She has more than 140 publications consisting of refereed journals (60), book (1), scopus-indexed conference papers (15), refereed conference proceeding (59), magazine articles (4), book chapters (4) and monographs (5). The 2012 Elsevier’s Scival Spotlight has ranked her in the fifth place among the list of global experts under the category of Distinguished Competency of optimization, cost and water.
She is currently the Editor Advisory Board for Applied Thermal Engineering Journal (Impact Factor of 2.624, Q1) and International Journal of Higher Education and Sustainability. She has been involved as the Guest Editor for Journal of Cleaner Production (Impact factor of 3.590, Q1), Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering (Impact factor of 0.623, Q3) and e-PERINTIS Journal. She is a continuous reviewer for more than 14 international journals and has been appointed as international scientific and technical committee for several international conferences.
Dr Sharifah has filed 10 patents, 14 copyrights and developed 5 software products. Two of the software products have been commercialsed with current sale of RM16,000. Her team have recently incorporated a UTM Spin-off company called Optimal Systems Engineering Sdn Bhd (OPTIMISE) on October 2014. They are currently in the process of licencing three of their software products technology know-how i.e. Optimal Audit, Optimal Heat and Optimal Water under the spin-off company.
Sharifah received her PhD at the age of 26 from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), making her one of the two youngest PhD holders in Malaysia at that time. She was awarded the Maal Hijrah 2008 (New Year of 2008) Award – Glorious Achievement by the Sarawak state government and the Excellent Service Award by UTM. Her PhD work on water minimisation has won the 2008 Prince Sultan Abdul Aziz International Water Award, Urban Water Demand Management Category. She also won the Green Talents 2009 award from the Federal Ministry of Research Germany for her excellence in environmental research and was also among the five shortlisted candidates for IChemE Young Engineer Award 2009. In 2011, she was awarded Highly Commended Sir Frederick Warner Prize 2011 from IChemE UK. She was also selected as one of the finalist for Research Award - Tokoh Penyelidik (Researcher Icon) UTM 2010 and Malaysia National Young Scientist Award 2012. In 2013, she was awarded “Computers and Chemical Engineering most downloaded paper (2013)”. Just recently, she was awarded the ASEAN Young Scientist and Technologist Award (AYSTA 2014) and PhosAgro/UNESCO/IUPAC Research Grant in Green Chemistry 2014.
She also serves as the Deputy Chairman for Malaysia IChemE Young Engineer Group (YEG) and is a member of Young Scientist Network, Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM) and Persatuan Saintis Muslim Malaysia (PERINTIS). She is a certified ASEAN Energy Management Scheme (AEMAS) Energy Manager trainer and a Registered Electrical Energy Manager under Malaysia Energy Commissioner. For 2015, she was selected as one of the President of The 18th International Conference Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction (PRES 2015), one of process systems engineering main stream international conference which has typically been organised in Europe since 1998.
2. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
2004-07 Doctor of Philosophy (Chemical Engineering)
2000-2003 Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Hons.)
UMIST, Manchester
2000-2003 Diploma in International Baccalaureatte
Kolej MARA Banting, Selangor
3. PERSONAL DETAILSName / : / Sharifah Rafidah Binti Wan Alwi
Gender / : / Female
Nationality / : / Malaysian
Marital Status / : / Married
Department / : / Process Systems Engineering Centre (PROSPECT)/
Department of Chemical Engineering
Faculty / : / Faculty of Chemical Engineering
Expertise / : / Resource conservation, pinch analysis, process systems engineering
Date of Birth / : / 10 October 1981
Administrative Post / : / Director of Process Systems Engineering Centre (PROSPECT)
Permanent address / : / 101, Jalan Pulai 49, Taman Pulai Utama, 81300 Skudai, Johor
Correspondent address / : / Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,
81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor
Tel / : / (Mobile): +6019-8683085 (Office): +507-5536025/36247 (Fax): +607-5588166
E-mail / : / / /
Website / : / Personal: http://www.cheme.utm.my/staff/shasha/
PROSPECT Centre of Excellence: http://www.cheme.utm.my/prospect/
Department: http://www.cheme.utm.my/chemical/
4. AWARD AND HONOURS RECEIVED
Research Awards
1. ASEAN Young Scientist and Technologist Award (AYSTA) 2014, 25 August 2014, Bogor, Indonesia.
2. PhosAgro/UNESCO/IUPAC Research Grant in Green Chemistry 2014
3. Top Authors. Most downloaded Articles, Sept 2012 to Aug 2013. Computers and Chemical Engineering (In Elsevier, IF: 2.452 (Q1)). Sun, K. N., Wan Alwi, S. R. and Manan, Z. A. (2013). Heat exchanger network cost optimization considering multiple utilities and different types of heat exchangers. Computers and Chemical Engineering. 49, 194-204. IF: 2.452 (Q1)
4. Best paper award, SDEWES 2013, 23 to 27 Sept 2013, Dubrovnic, Croatia.
5. Finalist, Anugerah Saintis Muda Negara 2012, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), KLCC Convention Centre.
6. ASEAN Energy Award 2012 – Large Building Category, UTM - A One Stop Centre for Sustainable Energy Management, ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), Phnom Peh, Cambodia, 16 Sept 2012 (Member).
7. Highly Commended Sir Frederick Warner Prize 2011, IChemE UK, Presented during SOMCHE 29 Nov 2011.
8. Finalist, Anugerah Penyelidikan: Kategori Tokoh Penyelidik UTM 2010, Majlis Citra Karisma, 7 July 2011.
9. Shortlisted as Top 5 potential IChemE Young Engineer Award 2009, UK
10. Selected as one of 15 Green Talents of the year 2009 among 156 applicants from 43 countries by Federal Ministry of Education and Research Germany (30 August – 6 September 2009)
11. Prince Sultan Abdul Aziz Award 2008, Arab Saudi - Water Category (For my PhD work)
12. Anugerah Tokoh Maal Hijrah Kategori Pencapaian Gemilang, 1429H/2008M - Peringkat Negeri Sarawak
Exhibition
1. Jury Award and Gold Medal, Optimal Site © - A Software for Optimal Total Site Utility System Design, 16th Industrial Art And Technology Exhibition (INATEX 2014), 30 September - 2 October 2014, Dewan Sultan Iskandar (DSI), UTM.
2. Gold Medal, Optimal Power – Software for Optimal Hybrid Power System, 24th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2013), 9-11 May 2013, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
3. Gold Medal, Optimal Power – Software for Optimal Hybrid Power System, INATEX 2012, 3-5 October 2012, Dewan Sultan Iskandar, UTM.
4. Bronze Medal, A holistic cost effective minimum water network. INATEX 2011. 16-18 Nov 2011. Dewan Sultan Iskandar, UTM.
5. Gold Medal, IPTA Expo on Research & Development 2005
6. Selected to exhibit in IENA 2004, Germany
7. Silver Medal, EXPO S&T 2004
8. Silver Medal, INATEX 2004
Competition
1. Supervisor. Winner, Waste CO2 to Wealth, Carbon Conundrum: Unravelling the Enigma, National Chemical Engineering Symposium (NACES) 2013 Technical Plant Design Student Competition. 8-10 Nov 2013, UiTM, Pulai Pinang.
2. Supervisor, Semifinalist, Southeast Asia & Taiwan Universities (SATU) Summit on Industry-Academia Collaboration and Business Plan Competition at the International Level 2007.
3. Supervisor, Top 3 winner, Southeast Asia & Taiwan Universities (SATU) Business Plan Competition at the National Level 2007.
4. National Champion for Business Plan Competition, 2006
5. UTM Champion for Business Plan Competition, 2005
Media
1. Interviewed by Astro Awani in ‘Sudut Pandang’ talk show on ASEAN Young Scientist and Technologist Award and UNESCO/IUPAC/PhosAgro Green Chemistry Grant (7 October 2014).
2. Interviewed by RTM 1 in ‘Selamat Pagi Malaysia’ talk show on ASEAN Young Scientist and Technologist Award and UNESCO/IUPAC/PhosAgro Green Chemistry Grant (8 October 2014).
3. Interviewed by Berita Harian in Family Section on achievement as a young scientist, mother and wife (7 October 2014).
4. Interviewed by Astro Awani in ‘Sudut Pandang’ talk show on Green Talent (23 September 2009)
5. Interviewed by Kosmo! Newspaper regarding fraud PhD degree (10 November 2009).
Others
1. Penghargaan, Anugerah Penulis Jurnal Berindeks 2013, Citra Karisma, Majlis Anugerah Kecemerlangan dan Penghargaan (Citra Karisma) UTM 2014.
2. Young Researcher Category, Media Event Showcasing Talent from the five Malaysia Research University, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), 6 May 2014.
3. Pemenang Anugerah Inovasi (kumpulan), Anugerah Kecemerlangan Staf Fakulti Kejuruteraan Kimia (Staf) 2011 (26 Januari 2012).
4. Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang 2011, UTM, Majlis Citra Karisma, 7 July 2011.
5. Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang, 2006 - Kategori Cuti Belajar, UTM, Majlis Citra Karisma
6. Best speaker award, PTKDS45/TK4 (17 December 2008)
7. Best speaker award, PTKDS52/TK5 (6 Dec 2010)
8. Awarded full sponsorship in Grid Connected Photovoltaic Training, Berlin, Germany (5 – 9 January 2009)
9. Awarded full sponsorship in International Training and Research Program for Sustainable Environment and Renewable Energy , Taipei, Taiwan (15 – 21 September 2008)
5. CAREER PATH & EXPERIENCE
2012-Current Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, UTM
2011-Current Director, Process System Engineering Centre (PROSPECT),
PTJ Energy Manager, Faculty of Chemical Engineering
Academic Advisor, Batch 2011/12, Department of Chemical Engineering, UTM
2007-2012 Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemical Engineering, UTM
Consultancy and Training Manager, Process System Engineering Centre (PROSPECT)
Webmaster, Department, Postgraduate and PROSPECT, UTM.
Graduate Study Coordinator, Department of Chemical Engineering, UTM
Academic Advisor, Batch 2007/08, Department of Chemical Engineering, UTM
Committee of International Summer Course, School of Graduate Studies, UTM
2004-2007 PhD Student, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
2004-2007 Assistant Lecturer/Tutor, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, UTM.
2003-2004 Research Assistant, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, UTM.
(Dec-Jun)
2003 Substitute Teacher, Kolej Dato Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah, Sarawak
(Oct-Dec)
2000-2003 BEng Student, UMIST, Manchester.
6. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / ASSOCIATIONS
International
1. Chartered Engineer, UK Engineering Council, May 2010-current
2. Member, International Water Association, 2006-current.
3. Member, American Chemical Society (ACS), 2011 – 2012
4. Associate Member, IChemE, 2008 - March 2010
5. Member, IChemE, March 2010-current
National
1. Registered Electrical Energy Manager, Suruhanjaya Tenaga, Nov 2013-current.
2. Professional Engineer, Board of Engineers Malaysia, Dec 2010-current
3. Member, The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM), 19 April 2014 - current.
4. Member, Young Scientists Network, Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM), Dec 2012 - Dec 2015
5. Graduate member, Board of Engineer Malaysia, 2006-2010
6. Certified Energy Manager Trainer, AEMAS, 2009 to current
7. Energy Professional, Malaysian Energy Professional Association, Green Technology Malaysia (2009-current)
7. INTERNATIONAL & NATIONAL COMMITTEE
International
1. Editorial Advisory Board (since 2013), Applied Thermal Engineering Journal, ISI Journal, IF = 2.624, Q1.
2. Editorial Board, International Journal of Higher Education and Sustainability. Inderscience Publishers. http://www.inderscience.com/ijhes
3. Guest Editor (2013-2014). Special Issue of PSE Asia 2013 for Journal of Cleaner Production, ISI Journal, IF = 3.590, Q1.
4. Guest Editor. Special Topic of Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2009-2011, ISI Journal, IF = 0.623, Q3.
5. President, 18th Conference Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction (PRES 2015), 23-27 August 2015, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
6. International Water Association (IWA) Task Force for Basins of the Future Programme ‘Optimising Water Infrastructure and Technology across the Water, Energy and Food Nexus’, April 2014-2015.
7. International member, Asian representative and Design Coordinator 2012, European Committee for the Use of Computers in Chemical Engineering Education (EURECHA), 2011
8. Scientific Advisory Board, Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES 2015), Dubrovnic, Croatia, 27 Sept – 3 Oct 2015.
9. International Scientific Committee, 17th Conference Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction (PRES 2014), 23-27 August 2014, Prague, Czech Republic.
10. International Scientific Committee, European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering (ESCAPE 24), June 15-18 2014, Budapest, Hungary.
11. Programme Committee, The International Conference on Mathematics, Engineering and Industrial Applications (ICoMEIA 2014), 28-30 May 2014, The Gurney Resort and Residences Penang
12. International Scientific Committee, 16th Conference Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction (PRES) 2013, Rhodes, Greece.
13. International Committee, 15th Conference Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction (PRES) 2012, Prague, Czech Republic.
National
1. Deputy President, 2014, Young Engineer Group, IChemE Malaysia.
2. Scientific Committee, Postgraduate Colloquim for Environmental Research 2013 (POCER 2013), 28 to 29 June 2013.
3. Organizing Committee. International Conference of Process Systems Engineering (PSE) Asia 2013, KL.
4. Committee, Regional Conference in Engineering Education (RCEE) & Research in Higher Education (RHed), 14-15 April 2012, Seremban.
5. Guest Editor. e-PERINTIS Journal. ‘Science for Sustainablity’ Special Issue 2011.
6. Local Trainer, Energy Manager Training, Green Technology Malaysia. Since 2009.
7. Committee, Regional Conference in Engineering Education (RCEE) & Research in Higher Education (RHed), 7-9 June 2010, Hotel Grand Magherita, Kuching, Sarawak.
8. Committee, International Conference in Modelling, Simulation and Optimisation (ICMSAO), 19-21 April 2011, Kuala Lumpur. Committee, International Conference in Modelling, Simulation and Optimisation (ICMSAO), 19-21 April 2011, Kuala Lumpur.
9. Committee Member, Malaysian Water Association (International, Research and Education), 2007-2009
8. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
UTM Level
1. Director, Process Systems Engineering Centre (PROSPECT) (Sept 2011-Current)
2. Ahli Jawatankuasa Penyelidikan, Pembangunan dan Pengkomersialan (RDC) Committee (8 Oct 2014 – current).
3. AJK, Jawatankuasa Induk Persediaan Audit Universiti Penyelidikan (3 April 2012 – 2 April 2014)
4. Ahli Mesyuarat Kumpulan Pengurusan Universiti (UMG) (Oct 2011 to current)
5. Ahli Task Force Penerbitan Buku How to Get Yourself Employed (HTGYE) (Aug 2013 to current)
6. PTJ Energy Manager (2011- Current)
7. Jawatankuasa Pemilihan dan Pelantikan Penyelidik Pelawat (Penerbitan) (26 March 2013)