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Engineering

Saiful Hasmady bin Abu Hassan, Ir. Dr.

Ir. Dr. Saiful Hasmady Bin Abu Hassan

Deputy Dean (Academic & International) & Senior Lecturer

Department of Mechanical Engineering

College of Engineering

03-89212020 (Ext: 7246)

Academic Qualifications

  • Doctor of Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology (2015)
  • Master of Engineering (Mechanical and Control), Tokyo Institute of Technology (2007)
  • Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons.), Universiti Tenaga Nasional (2001)

Working Experience

Position Place of Work Start End
Senior Lecturer Universiti Tenaga Nasional 2008 Present
Lecturer Universiti Tenaga Nasional 2007 2008
Tutor Universiti Tenaga Nasional 2002 2004
Trainee Executive Tenaga Nasional Berhad 2001 2002
Trainee Executive Tenaga Nasional Berhad 2001 2002

Research Areas

  • Modeling Effect of Sulfur Dioxide Poisoning on the Kinetics of Oxygen Reduction Reaction (ORR) Mechanism on Platinum Electrocatalyst
  • Optimization of Anaerobic Digestion using Organic Fraction Municipal Solid Waste (OFMSW) for Biogas Production
  • DEVELOPMENT OF ACTIVE VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) MODEL FOR ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESTS IN ENHANCING GRID MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
  • Fabrication and Performance Study of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC)
  • Optimizing biodiesel production from Canarium odontophyllum via ultrasound-assisted transesterification process

Courses Taught

  • MEHB2013 - Thermodynamics I

Professional Associations

  • Energy Institute (UK): Normal Member (2026)
  • Energy Institute (UK): Normal Member (2025)
  • Energy Institute (UK): Normal Member (2024)
  • Energy Institute (UK): Normal Member (2023)
  • The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia: Normal Member (2018)
  • Malaysia Nuclear Society: Member (2009)
  • IMechE (UK): Member (2008)
  • Board of Engineers Malaysia: Member (2007)

Recent Notable Publications

1.

MANMIT SINGH A/L JASBEER SINGH; Nur Irmawati Bt Om; SAIFUL HASMADY BIN ABU HASSAN; HASRIL HASINI. Optimising Sootblower Usage Through Machine Learning For Ultrasupercritical Coal Fired Power Plant. 6Th International Conference On Science, Engineering, And Technology (Jul 2026). Conference Proceeding. Cited: SCOPUS

2.

MANMIT SINGH A/L JASBEER SINGH; Nur Irmawati Bt Om; SAIFUL HASMADY BIN ABU HASSAN; HASRIL HASINI. Impact Of Subbituminous Coal Blending On The Performance Of Ultra Supercritical Coal-Fired Power Plants. 2Nd International Conference On Mechanical System Engineering And Technology (Icomseta 2026) (May 2026). Conference Proceeding. Cited: SCOPUS

3.

Rogemah Binti Ramli; Mohd Eqwan bin Mohd Roslan; SAIFUL HASMADY BIN ABU HASSAN. Synthesis And Powder Characterization Of Nismcecu Catalysts For The Anode Reforming Layer Of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells. International Journal Of Nanoelectronics And Materials (Ijneam) (Apr 2026). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

4.

HALINA MISRAN; SAIFUL HASMADY BIN ABU HASSAN. Transitioning To Green Steel Manufacturing Through The Adoption Of Hydrogen-Based Technologies And Processes For Securing Net-Zero Carbon Dioxide Emissions By Aspen Plus . Semarak Engineering Journal (Dec 2025). Journal. Cited: Indexing In Progress

5.

MOHD. ZAMRI BIN YUSOFF; SAIFUL HASMADY BIN ABU HASSAN. Fluid Film Thickness Measurement On Three-Dimensional (3D) Circular Rib Surface. Journal Of Advanced Research In Numerical Heat Transfer (Jun 2025). Journal. Cited: Indexing In Progress

6.

Mohd Eqwan bin Mohd Roslan; Hassan Bin Mohamed; SAIFUL HASMADY BIN ABU HASSAN. Effect Of Exogenous Inoculation On Dark Fermentation Of Food Waste Priorly Stored In Lactic Acid Fermentation. Recycling (Jan 2025). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

7.

Mohd Eqwan bin Mohd Roslan; Hassan Bin Mohamed; SAIFUL HASMADY BIN ABU HASSAN. Coupling Lactic Acid Fermentation Of Food Waste At Various Concentrations As Storage Strategy With Dark Fermentation For Biohydrogen Production. International Journal Of Hydrogen Energy (Sep 2024). Journal. Cited: ISI

8.

SAIFUL HASMADY BIN ABU HASSAN; TIONG SIEH KIONG. Progress And Challenges Of Mesoporous Catalysts In Upgraded Pyrolysis Of Biomass For Biofuel Production. Journal Of Analytical And Applied Pyrolysis (Jul 2024). Journal. Cited: ISI

9.

SAIFUL HASMADY BIN ABU HASSAN; Abd Halim Bin Shamsuddin. Biohydrogen Production From Kitchen Organic Waste Via Effective Pre-Treatment Process Of Dark Fermentation. Iop Conference Series: Earth And Environmental Science (Jul 2023). Conference Proceeding. Cited: SCOPUS

10.

SAIFUL HASMADY BIN ABU HASSAN. Biohydrogen Production From Kitchen Organic Waste Via Effective Pre-Treatment Process Of Dark Fermentation. Iop Conference Series: Earth And Environmental Science (Jul 2023). Conference Proceeding. Cited: SCOPUS

11.

MOHD. ZAMRI BIN YUSOFF; SAIFUL HASMADY BIN ABU HASSAN. Cooling Tower Performance And The Ambiguity Of The L/G Ratio Scheme In Optimization: A Single Cell Control Volume Approach. International Communications In Heat And Mass Transfer (Feb 2023). Journal. Cited: ISI

12.

MOHD. ZAMRI BIN YUSOFF; SAIFUL HASMADY BIN ABU HASSAN. Spatial Effect Of A Vertical Multi-Faceted Rib On Thermal Performance And Flow Characteristics In A Square Channel. Proceedings Of The Institution Of Mechanical Engineers Part C-Journal Of Mechanical Engineering Science (Oct 2022). Journal. Cited: ISI

13.

MOHD. ZAMRI BIN YUSOFF; SAIFUL HASMADY BIN ABU HASSAN. Heat Transfer Mechanism And Characteristics Of Fluid Film On Multi-Faceted Surface Under Constant Cross-Flow Conditions. International Journal Of Heat And Mass Transfer (Aug 2022). Journal. Cited: ISI

14.

MOHD. ZAMRI BIN YUSOFF; SAIFUL HASMADY BIN ABU HASSAN. Characteristics And Thermal Performance Of Nanofluid Film Over Horizontal Multi-Faceted Cylinder. Frontiers In Heat And Mass Transfer (May 2022). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

15.

Firas Basim Ismail; SAIFUL HASMADY BIN ABU HASSAN. Thermal Performance Of Coal-Fired Power Plant Based On Number Of Feedwater Heaters. Journal Of Advanced Research In Fluid Mechanics And Thermal Sciences (May 2022). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

16.

Firas Basim Ismail; SAIFUL HASMADY BIN ABU HASSAN. Modeling And Analysis Of Optimal Performance Of A Coal-Fired Power Plant Based On Exergy Evaluation. Energy Reports (Jan 2022). Journal. Cited: ISI

17.

Firas Basim Ismail; SAIFUL HASMADY BIN ABU HASSAN. Energy And Exergy Analysis Of The Steam Power Plants: A Comprehensive Review On The Classification, Development, Improvements, And Configurations. Ain Shams Engineering Journal (Jan 2022). Journal. Cited: ISI

18.

MOHD. ZAMRI BIN YUSOFF; SAIFUL HASMADY BIN ABU HASSAN. Fluid Film Characteristics Over Horizontal Multi-Faceted Tube And The Augmentation Of Thermal Performance. Applied Thermal Engineering (Nov 2021). Journal. Cited: ISI

19.

MOHD. ZAMRI BIN YUSOFF; SAIFUL HASMADY BIN ABU HASSAN. Multi-Faceted Surface Effect On Heat Transfer Performance And Flow Dynamics At The Onset Of Optimum Nusselt Number. International Journal On Engineering Applications (Nov 2021). Journal. Cited: SCOPUS

20.

SAIFUL HASMADY BIN ABU HASSAN. The Progress Of Fuel Cell For Malaysian Residential Consumption: Energy Status And Prospects To Introduction As A Renewable Power Generation System. Renewable And Sustainable Energy Reviews (Mar 2021). Journal. Cited: ISI