Professor | University Malaysia Sabah | Malaysia
Dr. Rahman is a distinguished multidisciplinary researcher whose work spans advanced materials, environmental remediation, polymer engineering, micro-machining, and biosensor development, with influential contributions recognized across the global scientific community. His highly cited research on heavy-metal removal using efficient adsorbents provides vital advancements toward sustainable water-treatment technologies, addressing critical global contamination challenges through novel adsorbent design and performance optimization . In precision engineering, his analytical three-dimensional cutting-force model for micro end-milling has become a referenced framework in both industrial and academic studies, offering essential insights into tool workpiece interactions and supporting improvements in micro-manufacturing systems . Dr. Rahman’s contributions to biosensor science include the immobilization of glucose oxidase on cellulose acetate–polymethylmethacrylate membranes, a significant development that enhances enzyme stability and functional reliability for biochemical detection platforms used in diagnostics and analytical applications . His extensive work in polymer modification and carbohydrate-based material science includes pioneering studies on graft copolymerization of methyl acrylate onto sago starch, expanding understanding of initiator behavior, polymer grafting mechanisms, and the resulting structural–functional relationships of modified biopolymers . Further strengthening his contributions to functional materials, his synthesis and characterization of poly(amidoxime) chelating resins derived from polyacrylonitrile-grafted starch highlights his expertise in designing selective ion-binding materials with applications in separation science, environmental cleanup, and resource recovery . Across his scholarly portfolio, Dr. Rahman demonstrates a commitment to methodological rigor, innovation, and societal relevance, consistently integrating theoretical insight with practical application to address critical scientific and technological challenges while fostering impactful interdisciplinary collaborations.
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Featured Publications
1. Zaimee, M. Z. A., Sarjadi, M. S., & Rahman, M. L. (2021). Heavy metals removal from water by efficient adsorbents. Water, 13(19), 2659.
2. Zaman, M. T., Kumar, A. S., Rahman, M., & Sreeram, S. (2006). A three-dimensional analytical cutting force model for micro end milling operation. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 46(3–4), 353–366.
3. Rauf, S., Ihsan, A., Akhtar, K., Ghauri, M. A., Rahman, M., Anwar, M. A., & Khalid, A. M. (2006). Glucose oxidase immobilization on a novel cellulose acetate–polymethylmethacrylate membrane. Journal of Biotechnology, 121(3), 351–360.*
4. Rahman, L., Silong, S., Zin, W. M., Rahman, M. Z. A., Ahmad, M., & Haron, J. (2000). Graft copolymerization of methyl acrylate onto sago starch using ceric ammonium nitrate as an initiator. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 76(4), 516–523.*
5. L. M. R., Sidik, S., Wan, Z., R. M. Z., Mansor, A., & Jelas, H. (2000). Preparation and characterization of poly(amidoxime) chelating resin from polyacrylonitrile grafted sago starch. European Polymer Journal, 36(10), 2105–2113.*
Dr. Rahman’s research delivers impactful advancements in environmental remediation, precision engineering, and functional materials, addressing critical global challenges through innovative and widely cited scientific contributions. His work continues to influence research directions and support sustainable technological progress worldwide.