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Works on wastewater, carbonisation and activated carbon. Has turned coconut shell, landscape waste and vetiver grass into biochar, and is now scaling up composting with biochar.

Prof. Ir. Dr. Juferi Idris
Professor, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, UiTM Shah Alam · Wastewater & carbon materials
h-index 18 (Scopus) · 61 indexed outputs · 35 research grants · 11 postgraduates supervised · at UiTM since 2007 · Google Scholar: 1,497 citations, h-index 20 (27 Oct 2026)
Registrations & recognition
- Professional Engineer, Board of Engineers Malaysia (chemical)
- ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer
Expertise
Wastewater, Carbonization, Activated Carbon
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Qualifications
| Rev | Year | Qualification | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| E | 2024 | Professional Engineer | Board of Engineers Malaysia |
| D | 2015 | Doctor of Philosophy | Kyushu Institute of Technology |
| C | 2008 | Master of Science (Chemical Engineering) | UiTM Shah Alam |
| B | 2004 | Bach of Eng.(Hons) Chemical (2nd Class Upper) | UiTM Shah Alam |
| A | 2000 | Dip. in Polymer Technology | UiTM Shah Alam |
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Recent indexed papers
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Recent grants
2026Active
Design and Development of Mechanical Filter with Disinfection Unit for Drinking Water Treatment System
National Fund · Project Member
2025Active
A Proposal on Study on the Potential of Carbon Trading in Sustainable Bamboo Plantation Industry in Sarawak
Other Grants · Project Member
2025Active
Integration of Physical Filter with Disinfection Unit and Conventional Drinking Water Filtration System for a Safe Water Supply in Sarawak
Other Grants · Project Member
2024Completed
Preparation of Materials for Commercial-Scale Composting with Biochar
Other Grants · Project Member
2024Active
Groundwater Quality and Potential Health Risk Assessment in Sarawak
Strategic Research Partnership · Project Member
2023Completed
Composting with Biochar: Process Optimization for Commercialization
National Fund · Project Member