Lecturer – School of Applied Science
Qualifications:
PhD, Life Science (Biology and Biochemistry: Soil Mangrove Forest and Environmental Biotechnology) Universiti Malaya
Teaching and Research Experience
Biochar Specialist, Carbon Zero Sdn Bhd (2024-2026)
- -Leading R&D, characterization, and formulation of biochar-based products
- Coordinating industry engagement, university collaborations, awareness programs, and technical presentations
- Facilitating adoption of biochar technology in agriculture and environmental sectors
- Involved in research grant application and implementation
Patent: Biochar formulation for agriculture – Universiti Malaya MY 19-00280-0101
Research Awards:
- ITEX 2024- Gold (Biochar innovation)
- MTE 2020 – Gold Award (Biochar Kiln)
- Pecipta’19 – Gold & Semi Grand Award
- MSSS Postgraduate Thesis Award 2022 (MSc Thesis)
Major Research Interests
Environmental Monitoring, Soil and Water Analysis, Biochar and Biomass Valorisation, Wood Vinegar, Sustainable Agriculture, Carbon Sequestration, Circular Economy and Environmental Sustainability.
Teaching Interests
Biochar Technology, Soil and Plant Nutrient Analysis, Sustainable Agriculture, Environmental Management Systems, Climate Change Mitigation, and Waste-to-Resource Technologies.
Administrative appointment
- Malaysia Society of Soil Science (MSSS) (Management Committee 26/28)
- Biochar Malaysia Association (BMA) (Assistance Secretary 24/26)
Committee involvement
- Malaysia Society of Soil Science (MSSS)
- Biochar Malaysia Association (BMA)
Publication
- Abdul Halim, N. S. A., Abdullah, R., Karsani, S. A., Osman, N., Panhwar, Q. A., & Ishak, C. F. (2018). Influence of soil amendments on the growth and yield of rice in acidic soil. Agronomy, 8(9), 165.
- Abdullah, R., Osman, N., Yusoff, S., Mohd Yusof, H., Halim, A., Sa’adah, N., & Mohd Rosli, N. S. (2021). Effects of palm kernel biochar and food waste compost on the growth of palm lily (Cordyline fruticosa), coleus (Coleus sp.), and boat lily (Rhoeo discolor). Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, 19(1), 205-218.
- Abdullah, R., Ishak, C. F., Osman, N., Halim, N. S. A. A., & Panhwar, Q. A. (2021). Determining The Characteristics and Potential of Plantbased Biochars to Reduce Copper Uptake In Maize. Bragantia, 80.
- Abdullah, R., Hanif, A. F., Toufik, S., Zakaria, R. M., Kadir, W. R., Husin, T. M., … & Ajeng, A. A. (2021). Community knowledge, attitude, and practice towards importance and sustainability of mangrove forests: A case study of Kuala Langat, Malaysia. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 5(5), 222-235.
- Ajeng, A. A., Abdullah, R., Kadir, W. R. A., Suki, N. I. A., & Sa’adah, N. (2021). Growth of Maize and Residual Nutrients in Soil Treated with Palm Kernel Shell Biochar. Ama, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa & Latin America, 52(01).
- Milow, P., Abdullah, R., Yong, S. L. S., Halim, N. S. A. A., & Panhwar, Q. A. (2022). Atmospheric deposition of heavy metals in different land uses and biomonitoring of heavy metals using lichen. In Metals Metalloids Soil Plant Water Systems (pp. 233 254). Academic Press.
- Ishak, N., Abdullah, R., Rosli, N. S. M., Majid, H., Halim, N. S. A. A., & Ariffin, F. (2022). Challenges of Urban Garden Initiatives for Food Security in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Quaestiones Geographicae, 41(4), 57-72.
- Nur-Hafiza, A. H., Rosazlin, A., Wan-Rasidah, K., Ajeng, A. A., Mohamad-Fakhri, I., & Nur-Saadah, A. H. (2023). Variation in composition of organic marine deposits in sediments and their influence on the growth of RHIZOPHORA SPP. in tanjung piai mangrove forest. Journal of Tropical Forest Science, 35(1), 82-92.
- Abdul Halim, N. S. A., Vijayanathan, J., Abdullah, R., Yaacob, J. S., Mazlan, M. A., Ahmad, R., … & Kassim, A. S. (2024). Influence of different pyrolysis temperature on the characteristics of forestry waste biochar for sodium adsorption. Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management, 26(2), 894-907.
- Saadah, A. N., Jeyanny, V., Rosazlin, A., Syafawati, Y. J., Fakhri, I. M., Tiun, X. C., & Irdina, Z. N. (2024). Enhancing Growth, Soil Chemistry, And Nutrient Uptake in Sonneratia Caseolaris Seedlings Under Salinity Stress Through Biochar Application. Journal of Tropical Forest Science, 36(4), 444-460.
- Sa’adah, N., Halim, A., Abdullah, R., Karsani, S. A., Chung, B. L. Y., Yaacob, J. S., & Ajeng, A. A. (2025). Gel-free Proteomic Analysis of Rice Planted in Acid Sulfate Soil with different Soil Amendments. Malaysian Journal of Soil Science, 29, 469-481.
- Yaacob, J. S., Sheba, M., Lee, G. C., Abdullah, R., Rusli, L. S., Fariduddin, Q., … & Mohd Rosli, N. S. (2026). Circular economy in action: palm oil kernel biochar and boiler ash enhance growth of Amaranthus viridis via ROS-induced antioxidants modulation. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-20.
