AZMI BIN ARIS, PhD. Professor and Director Centre for Environmental Sustainability and Water Security (IPASA) Research Institute for Sustainable Environment (RISE) Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 81310 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia DOB: 5th April 1966 Office +607 5531574 / 31578 Mobile +6010 2345466 Fax +607 5531575 Email azmi.aris@utm.my or azmi.aris@gmail.com ResearcherID A-6870-2011 Scopus ID 7005442326 PERSONAL RECORD

Academic Qualifications 2004 Ph.D. Chemical (Environmental) Engineering, University of Manchester (formerly UMIST), UK 1994 M.Eng. Civil (Environmental) Engineering, Clarkson University, USA 1987 B.Sc. Civil Engineering, University of Southern California, USA Professional Membership and Association » Professional Technologist, Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT) (PT17120149), 2017 -

present » Malaysian Water Association (MWA) (OM 0857), 2005 – present

§ Committee, Research and Training, Malaysian Water Academy (MyWA) (2011 – 2014) § Committee, International, Research and Education (7/2007 – 3/2009)

» Member, International Water Association (IWA) (01043019), 2012 – present » Member, Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) (72307), 2015 - present » Graduate Engineers, Board of Engineer Malaysia (52761A) » Graduate Technologist, Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT) (GT17120339) » Associate Fellow, Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) (2014 - 2017) Employment Oct/17 - present Deputy Director, Research Institute for Sustainable Environment (RISE) Feb/15 – present Director, Centre for Environmental Sustainability and Water Security (IPASA) Sept/11 – Feb/15 Head, Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering Oct/09 – August/11 Deputy Director, Institute of Environmental and Water Resources Management Jan/16 Professor at Faculty of Civil Engineering, UTM Sept/09 Associate Professor at Faculty of Civil Engineering, UTM May/07 Senior Lecturer at Faculty of Civil Engineering, UTM Jan/94 Lecturer at Faculty of Civil Engineering, UTM Feb/90 Assistant lecturer at Faculty of Civil Engineering, UTM Jul/90 – Dec/92 Instructor at AutoCAD Training Centre, UTM (Autodesk certified) Apr/88 – Jul/89 CAD Operator, CTL Environmental Services, California, USA

Other Affiliations Head, Water and Wastewater Treatment Research Group, UTM Member, Department of Water and Environmental Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, UTM Member, Resource Sustainability Research Alliance, UTM

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ACADEMIC/RESEARCH/PROFESSIONAL STANDING

Teaching Graduate Courses » Environmental Monitoring and Sampling » Environmental Assessment » Risk and Sustainability » Principles of Environmental Engineering » Sludge Management

» Wastewater Treatment Plant Design » Environmental Control Technology » Physico-chemical Treatment Processes » Research Methodology

Undergraduate Courses » Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment » Water Quality Management » Industrial and Hazardous Waste

Management » Environmental Management » Water and Wastewater Treatment

Engineering

» Research Methodology » Environmental Engineering Laboratory » Engineering Drawing » Computer Aided Drafting » Computer Applications in Civil Engineering » Fundamental of Environmental Engineering

Post Doctorate/Student Supervision/Examiner Post-Doctorate 1. Dr. Nor Zaihan Arman, The effects of silver nanoparticles (AGNPS) on wastewater treatment and

water environment, 1/2018 - 12/2019. 2. Dr. Khalid Umar, Characterization of new emerging pollutants in rivers in Johor, 6/2014 –

8/2016. Ph.D Supervision – In progress 1. Ainul Syarmimi Rosli - Main supervisor, School of Civil Engineering, UTM. 2. Abdullahi Kilaco Usman - Main supervisor, School of Civil Engineering, “Modified photocatalyst

(TiO2) for the adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of selenite and selenate in aqueous phase, In progress.

3. Suriati Sulaiman – Main supervisor, “Enhancement of biogranules formation through hydraulic shear force manipulation”, School of Civil Engineering, UTM. In-progress.

4. Maria Nuid – Main supervisor, “Tertiary treatment of POME using biogranulation process”, School of Civil Engineering, UTM. In-progress.

5. Juhaizah Talib @ Harun – Main supervisor, “Optimization of conventional water treatment plant opoerational practices for the removal of new emerging pollutants (NEPs)”, School of Civil Engineering, UTM In-progress.

6. Nadiah Mokhtar – Field supervisor, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Earth Resources, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, In progress.

7. Mardhiyah Syahida Berhanuddin – Main supervisor, School of Civil Engineering, In-progress. 8. Mohd. Fahmi Muhammad Mubarak – Co-supervisor, “Utilisation of palm oil mill effluent for

hydrogen production using a hybrid system”, Faculty of Science, In progress. Ph.D Supervision – Completed 1. Ranjeni A/P Krishnen – Main supervisor, “Treatment of textile wastewater using hybrid

biogranules reactor – a pilot scale study”, Faculty of Civil Engineering, January 2018. 2. Mohamad Darwish – Main supervisor, “Removal of nitrogen from leachate of municipal landfill”,

Faculty of Civil Engineering, October 2017.

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3. Muhammad Noor Hazwan bin Jusoh – Main supervisor, “Application of radicals using hydrodynamic cavitation method for tertiary treatment of POME”, Faculty of Civil Engineering, June 2017.

4. Muzafar Zainal Abideen – Main supervisor, “Optimization of coagulation process based on statistical approach”. Faculty of Civil Engineering, April 2016.

5. Lim Chi Kim – Co-supervisor, “Development of Biofilm Modernite-based Macro composite for the degradation of Orange II Azo dye”. Faculty of Bioscience and Bioengineering, April 2014.

6. Zulkefli Daud – Co-supervisor, “Treatment of Textile Wastewater using Anaerobic-Aerobic Biofilm Process”. Faculty of Bioscience and Bioengineering, April 2014.

7. Salisu Dan’azumi – Co-supervisor, “Development of a Multi-objective Stormwater Extended Detention Pond Model for Urban Catchment System”. Faculty of Civil Engineering, April 2012.

8. Javaid Akhtar – Co-supervisor, “Removal of Sulfamethoxazole and Cephalexin from Water by Catalytic Ozonation Process”, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, October 2011.

9. Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al Habshi Al-Amri – Co-supervisor, “Submerged Membrane Bioreactor for the Treatment of High Temperature Wastewater”. Faculty of Civil Engineering, April 2010.

10. Khalida Muda – Co-supervisor, “Development of Microbial Granules System with Specialized Microbes for Degradation of Dye in Textile Dyeing Wastewater”. Faculty of Civil Engineering, December 2009.

Masters (By Research) Supervision 1. Angel We Chyi En (Environment) - Main supervisor, Faculty of Civil Engineering, In-progress. 2. Chen Chee Xiang - Main supervisor, Faculty of Civil Engineering, In-progress. 3. Tasnia Hassan Nazifa (Environment) - Co-supervisor, In-progress. 4. Nur Hidayati Jamil (Chemistry) – Co-supervisor, In-progress. 5. Nurul Shakila Ahmad Abdul Wahab (Environmental) – Main supervisor, Faculty of Civil

Engineering, March 2017. 6. Nur Fatin binti Zakaria (Chemistry) – Co-supervisor, “Kinetics and thermodynamic of 2,4-

dichlorophenoxyacetic acid removal by natural zeolite-iron oxide composite”, Faculty of Science, September 2015.

7. Mohd. Hafizzudin bin Razak (Chemical) – Co-supervisor, “Tertiary treament of POME using Membrane Bioreactor – A pilot scale study”, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, December 2015.

8. Muhammad Anwar Alias (Environmental) – Co-supervisor, “The effect of divalent/trivalent cations in initial stage of biogranular sludge development”, Faculty of Civil Engineering, June 2015.

9. Hanna Ilyani bt Zulhaimi (Chemical) - Co-supervisor, “Integrated treatment of refinery-plant based sulfidic spent caustic using Fenton-Membrane Bioreactor”, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, April 2014.

10. Sharifah Hanis Yasmin Sayid Abdullah (Chemical Engineering) – Co-supervisor, “Treatment of refinery-plant based sulfidic spent caustic using photo-Fenton oxidation”. Faculty of Chemical Engineering, December 2012.

11. Mohd. Shaiful Zaini, M.Sc. (Bioscience) – Co-supervisor. “Cement Based Biofilm Support Material Developed for Biological Treatment of Petrochemical Wastewater”. Faculty of Bioscience and Bioengineering, October 2011.

12. Mohd Faiz Mohd Amin, MSc. (Bioscience) – Co-supervisor, “Development of Anaerobic Granules Containing New Specialised Dye Degrading Microbes for Raw Textile Dyeing Wastewater Treatment”. Faculty of Bioscience and Bioengineering, April 2010.

13. Mohd. Fadhil Md. Din, M.Eng. Civil Engineering (Environmental) – Co-supervisor, “Treatment of Reactive Dyestuff using TiO2 Thin Film Photocatalyst and Catalytic Ozone System”. Faculty of Civil Engineering, September 2001.

14. Moh Pak Yan, M.Sc. (Chemistry) – Co-supervisor, “Photo-oxidative Degradation of Sumifix Supra Blue BRF in Titania-assisted and Ozone-assisted Systems”. Faculty of Science, May 2001.

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Masters (By Coursework and Mixed-Mode) Supervision 1. MST Kaniz Fatema, M.Eng. (Environmental Management) - Main supervisor, “Water quality

assessment of Tasik UTM. In progress. 2. Nur Atiqah Salam, M. Eng. (Environmental Management) - Main supervisor, “Anoxic treatment

of sewage for Nitrogen removal”. Jan 2017. 3. Ainul Sharmimi Rosli, M. Eng. (Civil) – Main supervisor, “Water quality modeling of Sg. Johor

river basin”. Jan 2015. 4. Shokouh Alsadat Rahsepar, Master of Environmental Engineering – Co-supervisor, “Effect of

electron donor and redox mediator on biogranulation treatment of textile wastewater”. May 2012.

5. Benny Tan Cheah Hee, Master of Environmental Engineering – Main supervisor, “Treatment of acid sulphate soil water using zeolite and limestone filtration technique”. December 2010.

6. Alexander Szabo and Oscar Engle (Lund University, Denmark), Upgrading alternatives for a waste water treatment pond in Johor Bahru, Malaysia – Co-supervisor. August 2010.

7. Zaifa Hanifa Zakaria, M. Eng. (Environmental Engineering) – Co-supervisor. December 2009. 8. Mohamed Zuhaili Mohamed Najib, M. Eng. (Civil – Wastewater) – Main supervisor, “Treatment

of textile wastewater using biogranules”. Decembwe 2009. 9. Shakila Abdullah, M. Eng. (Civil – Environmental Management) – Main supervisor, “Hydrogen

peroxide photolysis as tertiary treatment of palm oil mill effluent”. December 2008. 10. Tiong Mee Ling, M. Eng. (Civil – Environmental Management) – Main supervisor, “Integrated

treatment of textile dyeing wastewater using biological and chemical oxidation processes”. Jully 2008.

11. Qistina Omar, M. Eng. (Civil – Environmental Management) – Main supervisor, “Recovery and reuse of iron sludge in Fenton Oxidation”. May 2008.

12. Mohd. Noor Khamin bin Khamis, M. Eng. (Civil – Wastewater) – Main supervisor, “A Pilot-scale study of arsenic removal from groundwater using integrated greensand plus and ferric oxide adsorption system”. December 2007.

13. Zulkifli Said, M. Eng. (Civil – Environmental Management) – Main supervisor, “Characterisation of acid leaching phenomenon from acid sulphate soil in Bekok River catchment”. December 2007.

14. Muhammad Fahmi Shukor, M. Eng. (Civil – Environmental Management) – Main supervisor, “Treatment of Textile Dyeing Wastewater using Biorock”. July 2007.

15. Nurul Bahiyah Abd. Wahid, M.Eng (Civil – Environmental Management) – Main supervisor, “Removal of Colour from Palm Oil Mill Secondary Effluent using Biorock”. July 2007.

16. Faradiella Mohd. Kusin, M.Eng (Civil – Environmental Management) – Main supervisor, “Treatment of Acidic Raw Water using Limestone”. July 2007.

17. Mohd. Shukri Abdul Razik, M.Eng. (Civil – Wastewater) – Main supervisor, “Extended Aeration: A Comparative Study between Prefabricated Reinforced Fibreglass and Concrete Cast In-Situ Plants”. May 2007.

18. Kon Suh Kee, M.Eng. (Civil – Environmental Management) – Main supervisor, “Degradation of Palm Oil Mill Secondary Effluent using Solar-Fenton”. May 2007.

19. Ooi Boon Siew, M.Eng. (Civil – Environmental Management) – Main supervisor, “Treatment of Palm Oil Mill Secondary Effluent using Fenton Reagent System”. December 2006.

20. Yannie anak Benson, M.Eng. (Civil – Environmental Management) – Main supervisor, “Effect of Raw Water Quality on Coagulant Dosage”. December 2006.

21. Nadiah Mokhtar, M.Eng. (Civil – Wastewater) – Main supervisor, “Treatment of Acidic Raw Water using Limestone”. December 2006.

22. Muzafar Zainal Abideen, M.Eng. (Environmental Engineering) – Main supervisor, “Effects of Scavengers onto the Performance of Advanced Oxidation Processes”. May 2001.

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Ph.D and MSc. Examiner/Reviewer 1. Ali Hussein Hasan Sabeen, PhD. (Chemical Engineering), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM),

April 2019 – Internal examiner. 2. Fareza Hanis Mohd. Yunos, MSc (Environmental Technology and Management), Universiti

Malaysia Terengganu, March 2019 – External examiner. 3. Shahril Effendi A Rahman, PhD. (Civil Engineering), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM),

December 2018 - External examiner. 4. Siti Nur Hatika Abu Bakar, MSc. (Chemical and Process Engineering), Universiti Kebangsaan

Malaysia (UKM), November 2018 – External examiner. 5. Mastura Ghani, MSc. (Civil Engineering), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), June 2018 - External

examiner. 6. Faridah Mohd. Razelan, MSc. (Civil Engineering), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), February

2018 - External examiner. 7. Teh Sabariah Abdul Rahman, PhD (Civil Engineering), Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP),

October 2017 - External examiner. 8. Saba Yavari, PhD (Civil Engineering), Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), August 2017 - External

examiner. 9. Mohd. Arif Rosli, PhD (Civil Engineering), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), July 2017

- External examiner. 10. Tengku Noor Ain Tengku Hasbullah, M.Eng. (Environmental Engineering), Universiti Malaysia

Sarawak (UNIMAS), July 2017 – External examiner 11. Zalilah Murni Mat Ali, PhD (Science), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), May 2017 -

External examiner. 12. Mohd. Syakirin Md. Zahar, M. Sc (Evironmental Pollution Control, Universiti Putra Malaysia

(UPM), April 2017 - External examiner. 13. Roslan Omar, PhD (Civil Engineering), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), October

2016 - External examiner. 14. Syamimi Md. Jamil, MSc. (Bioscience), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), August 2016 –

Internal examiner. 15. Rabiatul Sulihah Ibrahim, M.Eng. (Chemical), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), June 2016 –

Internal examiner. 16. Afzan Hudzori, PhD, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), May 2016 – Internal examiner. 17. Nur Syamimi Zaidi, PhD, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), April 2016 – Internal examiner. 18. Gurminder Kaur A/P Sardool, PhD, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), October 2015 – Internal

examiner. 19. Mohd. Hairul Khamidun, PhD (Civil Engineering), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), June 2015

– Internal examiner. 20. Suresh Babu P., PhD, Anna University, Chennai, India, May 2015 – External examiner. 21. Nur Zulaikha Yusof, PhD (Civil Engineering), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), April 2015 –

Internal examiner. 22. Mohamad Syahrul Syazwan Yaacob, Master in Engineering (Environment), Universiti Teknologi

Malaysia (UTM), April 2015 – Internal examiner. 23. Siti Fatimah Kamarudin, Master in Engineering (Environment), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

(UTM), January 2015 – Internal examiner. 24. Syazwani bte Mohd. Asharuddin, Master in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universiti Tun

Hussein Onn Malaysia, October 2014 – External examiner. 25. Muhammad Shahrul Shafendy bin Ibrahim, Master in Civil and Environmental Engineering,

Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, May 2014 – External examiner. 26. U. Senthilnathan, PhD, Anna University, Chennai, India, December/2013 – External examiner. 27. Mohammed Saidu, PhD (Civil Engineering), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), October 2013 –

Internal examiner.

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28. Ipung Fitri Purwanti, PhD (Civil Engineering and Structure), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), July 2013 – External examiner.

29. Muhammad Noor Hisyam bin Jusoh, Master of Science (Civil Engineering), Universiti Teknologi Petronas, March 2013 – External examiner.

30. Wong Kien Kuok, PhD (Environmental Engineering), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), April 2012 – External examiner

31. Mohd. Hafizuddin bin Muhamad, Master of Science (Process and Chemical Enginering), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), January 2012 – External examiner.

32. Hassimi Abu Hassan, PhD (Process and Chemical Enginering), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), December 2011 – External examiner.

33. Nurul Fadillah Mazlan, Master of Science (Chemical Engineering), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), December 2011 – External examiner.

34. Sabrina Ummi, Master of Science, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), May 2011 – External examiner

35. Seng Chin Loon, Master of Engineering (Environment), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), April 2010 – Internal examiner.

36. Farah Wahidah Md. Basar, Master of Science (Environmental Science), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), May 2009 – External examiner.

37. Zulfa Fauzia, PhD (Environmental Engineering), Faculty of Civil Engineering, UTM, April 2008 – Internal examiner.

38. Zularisam Abd. Wahid, PhD, Faculty of Civil Engineering, UTM, 2007 – Thesis reviewer.

Research

As Project leader 2019 – 24 Water Security and Sustainable Development Hub. Funded by United Kingdom Research

and Innovation (UKRI) Global Challenge Research Fund (GCRF). GBP 1.438 million. 2019 – 20 Removal mechanism of organics and nutrients from low strength wastewater using

biogranulation technology. Funded by Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) under Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS). RM 94,000

2018 – 21 Water quality enhancement of UTM’s rivers through pollution prevention approach. Funded by UTM under High Impact Research Grant. RM 54,000.

2018 - 20 Removal of organics and nutrients from domestic wastewater using biogranulation technology. Funded by UTM under Research University Grant. RM 50,000.

2018 - 19 Verification and performance study of pilot trial sewage treatment plant. Funded by DJ Water Sdn. Bhd. RM 42,241.

2017 Assessment Study of Sewage Treatment Plant Systems at Petronas Rapid Temporary Camp Facilities. Funded by Petronas. RM 103,217.

2012 – 18 Optimization of Conventional Water Treatment Plant Operational Practices in Removing New Emerging Pollutants. Funded by Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) under Long-Term Research Grant Scheme (LRGS). RM 235,000.

2016 – 17 Effective Management of Solid Waste and Sewage in Mersing Tourism Destinations. Funded by UTM under Research University Grant. RM 34,000.

2015 – 17 Struvite Precipitation for Ammonium Nitrogen Recovery from Landfill Leachate. Funded by UTM under Research University Grant. RM 50,000.

2015 Assessment of the Flood Aftermath of Water and Wastewater Utility Assets towards Developing Flood Resilience System. Funded by Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) under Transdisciplinary Research Grant Scheme (TRGS). RM 66,770.

2012 – 14 Tertiary Treatment of Palm Oil Mill Effluent using Hydroxyl Radical Oxidation via Hydrodynamic Cavitation Technique, Funded by UTM under Research University Grant. RM 191,700.

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2012 – 14 Treatment of Textile Wastewater using Hybrid Biogranules System. Funded by Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) under Prototype Development Research Grant Scheme (PRGS) (PRGS/1/12/SG06/UTM/02/2; UTM Vot # 4L610). RM 375,000.

2012 - 13 Improvement of pH in SAJH Water Network of Tenggaroh Area. Funded by SAJ Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (UTM Vot # 4C025). RM 45,375.

2011 - 13 Development of Microbial Granular Sludge for Tertiary Treatment of Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME). Funded by UTM under Research University Grant (UTM Vot # 01H07). RM 145,000.

2011 Pilot-Scale Study of Sg. Bekok Acidic Water Treatment Using Zeolite-Limestone Infiltration Technique. Funded by SAJ Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (UTM Vot # 4C019). RM 52,500.

2009 - 10 Improvement of pH in SAJH Water Network of Nusajaya and Tanjung Bin sections. Funded by SAJ Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (UTM Vot # 68732). RM 51,000.

2008 - 10 Optimization of Coagulation Conditions Using Statistical Approach. Funded by SAJ Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (UTM Vot # 69312). RM 55,000.

2007 - 10 Development of Anaerobic Granules Containing New Specialised Dye Degrading Microbes for Raw Textile Dyeing Wastewater Treatment. Funded by Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) under Sciencefund (UTM Vot # 79137). RM 220,000.

2007 - 09 Biochemical Reduction of Azo Dyes from Textile Dyeing Wastewater using Facultative Granular Sludge. Funded by Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) under Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) (UTM Vot # 78211). RM 100,000.

2006 - 07 Bioremediation of Colour Contaminant for Textile Wastewater. Funded by Research Management Centre, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (Vot # 75221). RM 10,000.

1999 - 01 Treatment of Textile Finishing Wastewater using Combined Chemical and Biological Oxidations. Funded by Research Management Centre, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (Vot # 71449). RM 15,000.

1997 - 98 Treatment of Food Processing Industry using Physico-chemical and Biological Processes. Funded by Tropical Interest Pte. Ltd. and Yeo Hiap Seng (M) Pte. Ltd. (Vot # 68051). RM28,000.

1996 - 98 Treatment of Wastewater from Textile Finishing Industry using Hydroxyl Radicals Oxidation. Funded by Research Management Centre, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (Vot # 61735). RM 25,000.

As Researcher 2018 – 21 Water quality modelling of Johor river basin. Funded by UTM under Research University

Grant. RM 60,000. 2018 – 21 Data analysis and prediction of river water quality. Funded by UTM under Research

University Grant. RM 50,000. 2018 – 20 Improving community health in Malaysia using sustainable decentralised wastewater

treatment. Funded by Newton-Ungku Omar Fund. RM 199,615. 2016 – 18 Multimedia Fugacity modelling of Contaminants of Emerging Concern in Sg. Skudai.

Funded by Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) under Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS). RM 60,000.

2012 – 14 Study on the Current Status and Needs Assessment of Water Research in Malaysia. Funded by Academy Science of Malaysia (ASM). RM 73,500.

2011 - 13 The Enhancement of Microbial Granules Formation using Augmentation Solution for Biogranulation Wastewater Treatment. Funded by UTM under Research University Grant (UTM Vot # 01H08). RM 130,000.

2012 – 14 Development of New Form Biogranular Sludge under the Influence of Magnetic Induction for Industrial Wastewater Treatment. Funded by Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) under Sciencefund (06-01-06-SF0999). RM 227,000.

2010 – 12 Innovative Bioreactor System for Treatment of Highly-Coloured Wastewater. Funded by

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Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) under Technofund (TF0409B071).

2011 - 12 Clean Water Well for Water Supply Enhancement in Cambodia. Funded by National Higher Education Research Institute (NAHERI). RM 95,000.

2009 - 11 Treatment of Refinery Plant-Based Sulfidic Spent Caustic by Combination of Fenton Oxidation and Wet Air Oxidation (WAO). Funded by Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) under Sciencefund (UTM Vot # 79358). RM 180,000.

2007 - 09 Migration Characteristics of Metal Contaminants through Acid Sulphate Soil. Funded by Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) (UTM Vot # 78008). RM 30,000.

2007 - 12 Development of Zero Discharge Systems for High Level Treatment and Recycling of Resources from Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME). Funded by Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) under Technofund (TF 0206B03). RM 3.5M.

2006 - 07 Development of Biorock for Treatment of Water and Wastewater. Funded by Aidid Sdn. Bhd. (UTSB Vot # 434). RM 130,000.00.

2005 - 10 High Quality Raw Water Extraction from Polluted River using River Bank Filtration Method. Funded by SAJ Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (UTM Vot # 69302). RM 170,000.

1997 - 00 Removal of Pesticides from Groundwater using Advanced Oxidation Processes. Funded by Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (IRPA) (Vot # 72097). RM 35,000.

Research-Related Tasks 2016 – 18 Research Champion for Private Grant – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 2016 - Expert Reviewer for Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) Application Fund – Science

and Technology Cluster 2016 - 18 Expert Reviewer for Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Application

Fund 2015 Reviewer for Universiti Teknologi Malaysia RUG proposal. 2015 Reviewer for Universiti Teknologi Malaysia MOHE Transdisciplinary Research Grant

Scheme (TRGS) proposal. 2013 - Reviewer for Universiti Teknologi Malaysia MOE Fundamental Research Grant Scheme

(FRGS) proposal. 2013 Reviewer for Universiti Malaysia Pahang MOH Fundamental Research Grant Scheme

(FRGS) proposal. 2013 Reviewer for Curtin University, Sarawak MOHE Exploratory Research Grant Scheme

(ERGS) proposal. 2013 Reviewer for Curtin University, Sarawak MOHE Fundamental Research Grant Scheme

(FRGS) proposal. 2012 Reviewer for Sultan Qaboos University Research proposal application (IG/SCI/13/05). 2009 Evaluator for Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) – Chemical and

Biotechnology Research Cluster, UTM. 2007 - 09 Evaluator for Sciencefund Proposal for RMK9 - Energy, Environment, Health and Safety

Research Cluster, UTM. 2007 - 09 Evaluator for Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) - Energy, Environment,

Health and Safety Research Cluster, UTM. 2007 - 09 Member, Energy, Environment, Health and Safety Research Cluster Committee, UTM. Consultancy 2018 Water Management Blueprint for PBT Pengerang 2018 - 2027, PBT Pengerang, Project

Member. 2016 Integrated Lake Basin Management Plan (ILBMP): Tasik Sembrong, Johor and Batang Ai,

Sarawak, National Hydraulics Research Institute Malaysia (NAHRIM), Project Member. 2016 Advisory Services on Water Management and Flood Mitigation at Sekayu, Sumatera

Selatan, Indonesia, PT Guthrie Pecconia Indonesia, Project Member.

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2015 Deliberation and Improvement of EPI for Betterment of Environmental Management, Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment, Project Member.

2013 - Consultant for Product Commercialization: Joint Venture between UTM-MTDC and MicroClear Sdn. Bhd.

2013 – 14 Study of Aluminium and Flouride Violations in SYABAS Distribution System, SYABAS, Project Leader.

2011 - 13 Development of Malaysia Environmental Performance Index, Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment, Project Member.

2011 - 12 Water Resources Study of Felda Sahabat, Lahad Datu, Sabah – Felda, Project Member. 2010 Mega Science Framework Study for Sustained National Development – Water Sector,

Academy of Sciences Malaysia, Project Member. 2010 Study on the Potential of Rainwater Utilisation in Supplementing Water Demand in

Industries – In Terms of Quantity & Quality, National Hydraulics Research Institute Malaysia (NAHRIM), Project Member.

2010 Study on the Environmental Performance Index of Malaysia, Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment, Project Member.

2008 – 09 Detailed Design of Urban Drainage System for Sg. Sri Buntan, Sg. Taman Anggerik and Sg. Rinting, Department of Drainage and Irrigation. Project Member.

2007 - 08 Detailed Design of Stormwater Management Facilities for Bandar Senai, Johor Bahru, Johor, Perunding Azman, Ooi & Rao Sdn. Bhd. Project Member.

2006 - 07 Water Supply Project for Lojing Highland, Gua Musang, Kelantan, Reka runding, RM25,000, Project Member.

2006 - 07 Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (DEIA) for the Proposed Development of Integrated Port of Ranca-Ranca, Federal Territory of Labuan, Department of Marine, Malaysia, RM 500,000. Project Member.

2006 - 07 Detailed Engineering Design of Water Quality Improvement Works of Sungai Segget Catchment, Johor Bahru. Department of Irrigation and Drainage. RM 45,000. Project Member.

2005 A Desk Study on the Status of Eutrophication of Lakes in Malaysia. National Hydraulic Research Institute of Malaysia. RM 50,000. Project Member.

2000 Environmental Impact Study for the Proposed Waste Treatment Plant System of Yamauchi (M) Pte. Ltd. Yamauchi (M) Pte. Ltd. RM 25,000. Project Leader.

1998 - 00 Terengganu River Basin Environmental Management Plan Study: Water Quality Management Plan. Department of Environment, Malaysia. RM 900,000. Project member.

1998 - 99 River Classification of Kesang River. Department of Environment, Malaysia. RM 50,000. Project Member.

1996 Preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for a Proposed Sanitary Landfill Site on Lots 218, 219, 232 and 233, Mukim Plentong, Johor. Johor Bahru Tengah District Authority. RM 25,000. Project Leader.

1995 Preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for a Proposed Sanitary Landfill Site at Bukit Kijal, Kemaman, Terengganu. Kemaman District Authority. RM 33,000. Project Leader.

1993 - 96 Groundwater Quality Monitoring Network in Malaysia. Department of Environment, Malaysia. RM 200,000. Project Member.

1992 - 95 Study of Toxic and Hazardous Waste Disposal Sites. Department of Environment, Malaysia. RM 250,000. Project Member.

1991 River Classification of Melaka River and Rompin River. Department of Environment, Malaysia. RM 20,000. Project Member.

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Publications

Book, Chapters and Monograph 1. Aris, Azmi, Muhammad Noor Hazwan Jusoh and Nurul Shakila Ahmad Abdul Wahab.

"Applications of Advanced Oxidation Processes in Palm Oil Mill Effluent Treatment." Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) in Water and Wastewater Treatment. IGI Global, 2019. 123-149. Web. 18 Sep. 2018. doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-5766-1.ch006

2. Ministry of Natural Resources and The Environment and UTM, Environmental Performance Index for Malaysia 2014, pp. 331, ISBN 978-983-52-1031-0, Penerbit UTM Press, 2015.

3. Academy of Sciences Malaysia, ASM Position Paper 2/2014: A Study on the Current Status and Needs Assessment of Water Resources Research in Malaysia (Volume 2), pp. 139, ISBN 978-983-2915-13-3, Academy Sains Malaysia, 2014.

4. Mohd. Kusin, F. and Aris, A., Anoxic Limestone Drain for Treatment of Highly Acidic Water, A Chapter in From Sources to Solution: Proceedings of the International Conference on Environmental Forensics 2013, pp. 369 – 373, ISBN 978-981-4560-69-6, Springer, 2014.

5. Khalida Muda, Azmi Aris, Mohd. Razman Salim, Zaharah Ibrahim, Sequential Anaerobic-aerobic Phase Strategy using Microbial Granular Sludge for Textile Wastewater Treatment. A Chapter in Biomass Now – Sustainable Growth and Use, ISBN 978-953-51-1105-4, InTech, Crotia, 2013.

6. Azmi Aris, Waste Treatment and Disposal. A Chapter in Cleaner Production Module, Department of Environment, Malaysia, 2009.

7. Azmi Aris (Editor), Membrane Technology for Water and Wastewater Treatment: A Training Module, ISBN No. 978-983-52-0707-5, UTM, 2009.

8. Azmi Aris, Chemical Oxidation. A Chapter in MWA Design Guidelines for Water Supply Systems. Section 27: Specific Water Treatment Processess, MWA, 2008.

9. Azmi Aris, Muhamad Ali Muhammad Yuzir, Shamila Azman (Eds.). Advances in Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies, ISBN No. 978-983-52-0580-4, UTM, 2008.

10. Alia Dayanti, Zaini Ujang, Mohd. Razman Salim, Azmi Aris. Influence of Biofouling Reducers on Partial Nitrification in Hybrid Membrane Bioreactor. A Chapter in Advances in Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies, ISBN No. 978-983-52-0580-4, UTM, 2008.

11. Azmi Aris. An Overview of Fenton Oxidation Process in Water and Wastewater Treatment. A Chapter in Advances in Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies, ISBN No. 978-983-52-0580-4, UTM, 2008.

12. Ensiklopedia Sains dan Teknologi (In Malay). Dewan Bahasa and Pustaka, Malaysia, 2005. - Contributor to 6 entry word in Civil Engineering Division (environmental engineering

related) - Substantive reviewer to 20 entry words in Civil Engineering Division (environmental

engineering related).

Peer-reviewed Articles 1. Sulaiman, S, Aris, A., Abd. Razak, A.S., Muda, K., Nor Anuar, A., Influence of Static Mixer on the

formation of biogranules. Jurnal Teknologi, Vol. 81 (1) pp 23-30, 2019 (Scopus). 2. Mokhtar, N., Aziz, E.A., Aris, A., Ishak, W.F.W., Abdul Halim, H., Johari, N., N.Moni, S., Removal of

Methylene Blue by Red Macro Alga Euchema Spinosum Sp.: Pretreatment and Desorption Assessment, International Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 7 (4.35), pp 578-582, 2018 (Scopus).

3. Mokhtar, N., A. Aziz, E., Aris, A., Ishak, W.F.W., Abdul Majid, A.P.P., Moni, S.N., Md. Sa’at, S.K., Comparative prediction of red alga biosorbent performance in dye removal using multivariate models of response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial neural network (ANN), International Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 7 (4.35), pp 551-558, 2018 (Scopus).

4. Nazifa, T.H., Habba, N., Salmiati, Aris, A., Hadibrata, T., Adsorption of Procion Red MX-5B and Crystal Violet Dyes from Aqueous Solution onto Corncob Activated Carbon, Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society, Vol. 65 (2) pp 259-270, 2018 (ISI).

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5. Fulazzaky, M.A, Nuid, M., Aris, A., Muda, K., Mass transfer kinetics of biosorption of nitrogenous matter from palm oil mill effluent by aerobic granules in sequencing batch reactor, Environmental Technology, Vol. 39 (17) pp 2151-2161, 2018 (ISI).

6. Reddy, A.V.B., Yusop, Z., Jaafar, J., Jamil, N.H., Abdul Majid, Z., Aris, A., Development and Validation of Capillary Electrophoresis Method for Simultaneous Determination of Six Pharmaceuticals in Different Food Samples Combining On-line and Off-line Sample Enrichment Techniques, Food Analytical Method, Vol. 11 (2) pp 533-545, 2018 (ISI).

7. Mokhtar, N., Aziz, E.A., Aris, A., Ishak, W.F.W., Ali, N.S.M, Biosorption of azo-dye using marine micro-alga of Euchema Spinosum, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Vol. 5, pp 5721-5731, 2017 (Scopus).

8. Reddy, A.V.B., Yusop, Z., Jaafar, J., Aris, A., Abdul Majid, Z., A simple, selective and sensitive gas chromatography-mass spectrometry method for the analysis of five process related impurities in atenolol bulk drug and capsule formulations, Journal of Separation Science, Vol. 40 (15), pp 3086-3093, 2017 (ISI).

9. Darwish, M., Aris, A., Puteh, Jusoh, M.N.H., Abdul Kadir, A., Wasted Bones Ashes as an Alternative Source of P for Struvite Precipitation. Journal of Environmental Management. Vol. 203, pp. 861-866, 2017 (ISI).

10. Krishnen, R., Aris, A., Muda, K., Hashim, N., Ibrahim, Z., Salim, M.R., Development of biogranules in a pilot- scale sequential batch reactor treating actual textile wastewater, Jurnal Teknologi, Vol. 79 (6) pp. 221–231, 2017 (Scopus).

11. Alias, M.A, Muda, K., Affam, A.C., Aris, A., Hashim, N., The effect of divalent and trivalent cations on aggregation and surface hydrophobicity of selected microorganisms, Environmental Engineering Research, Vol. 22 (1), pp. 61-74, 2017 (Scopus).

12. Neoh, C.H., Yung, P.Y, Zainon Noor, Z., Razak, M.H., Aris, A., Md Din, M.F., Ibrahim, Z., Correlation between microbial community structure and performances of membrane bioreactor for treatment of palm oil mill effluent, Chemical Engineering Journal, Vol. 308, pp. 656 – 663, 2017 (ISI).

13. Fulazzaky, M.A, Nuid, M., Aris, A., Muda, K., Kinetics and mass transfer studies on the biosorption of organic matter from palm oil mill effluent by aerobic granules before and after the addition of Serratia marcescens SA30 in a sequencing batch reactor, Process Safety and Environmental Protection, Vol. 107, April, pp. 259-268, 2017 (ISI).

14. Reddy, A.V.B., Yusop, Z., Jaafar, J., Reddy, Y.V.M., Aris, A., Abdul Majid, Z., Simulation of a conventional water treatment plant for the minimization of new emerging pollutants in drinking water sources: process optimization using response surface methodology, RSC Advances, Vol. 7, pp. 11550 – 11560, 2017 (ISI).

15. Umar, K., Aris, A., Hamad, H., Parveen, T., Jaafar, J., Abdul Majid, Z., Reddy, A.V.B., Talib, J., Synthesis of visible light active doped TiO2 for the degradation of organic pollutants—methylene blue and glyphosate, Journal of Analytical Science and Technology, Vol. 7, No, 29, pp. 1-8, 2016.

16. Jusoh, H., Aris, A., Abideen, M.Z., Othman, M.N., Hydrodynamic Cavitation using Multiple Orifice Plates for the Generation of Hydroxyl Radicals. Jurnal Teknologi, Vol. 78, pp. 41 – 47, 2016 (Scopus).

17. Zakaria, F., Abdul Majid, Z., Ramli, Z., Jaafar, J., Aris, A., Talib, J., Ali, R., Adsorbent from Waste and Natural Deposits for Paraquat Removal in Water, Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences, Vol. 20, No. 3, pp 469-476, 2016 (Scopus).

18. Reddy, A.V.B., Yusop, Z., Jaafar, J., Reddy, Y.V.M., Aris, A., Abdul Majid, Z., Umar, K., Talib, J., Madhavi, G., Recent progress on Fe-based nanoparticles: Synthesis, properties, characterization and environmental applications, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Vol. 4, pp. 3537-3553, 2016 (Scopus).

19. Reddy, A.V.B., Yusop, Z., Jaafar, J., Aris, A., Abdul Majid, Z., Umar, K., Talib, J., Simultaneous determination of three organophosphorus pesticides in different food commodities by gas chromatography with mass spectrometry. Journal of Separation Science. Vol. 39, pp 2276-2283,

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2016 (ISI). 20. Reddy, A.V.B., Yusop, Z., Jaafar, J., Aris, A., Abdul Majid, Z., Umar, K., Talib, J., Development and

validation of a selective, sensitive and stabilityindicating UPLC–MS/MS method for rapid, simultaneous determination of six process related impurities in darunavir drug substance, Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis. Vol. 128, 141-148, 2016 (ISI).

21. Darwish, M., Aris, A., Puteh, M.H., Abideen, M.Z., Othman, M.N., Ammonium-nitrogen recovery from wastewater by struvite precipitation technology. Separation & Purification Reviews, Vol. 45, No. 4, 261-274, 2016 (ISI).

22. Ahmad-Shahrifun, N.S., Ab'lah, N.N, Hussain, H., Aris, A., Omar, Q., Ahmad, N., Reusability of Fenton Sludge to Reduce COD and Color on Palm Oil Mill Secondary Effluent (POMSE), Advanced Materials Research, Vol 1113 pp 486-491, 2015.

23. Daud, Z., Ibrahim, Z., Yahya, A., Aris, A., Ari, Z, Daud, Z., Diversity and Dominant of Culturable Bacteria during Maximum Performance of Actual Textile Wastewater Treatment Using Bio-augmentation Approach in a Sequential Facultative Anaerobic-Aerobic Bioreactor, Advances in Environmental Biology, Vol. 9, No. 19, 127-136, 2015.

24. Ibrahim, Z., Yahya, A., Aris, A., Hakim, I., Taib, M.A., Najib, M.A.M., Abdul Hamid, A.B., Umor, N.A., Mohd Said, S., Daud, Z., Md Salleh, M., Shahir, S., Mohamad, S.E., Kuang, A.S., Hong, N.C., MicroClear: Green technology for treating and recycling of coloured wastewater, Jurnal Teknologi, Vol. 77, No.31, 103-107, 2015 (Scopus).

25. Umar, K., Aris, A., Jaafar, J., Parveen, T., Abdul Majid, Z., Reddy, A.V.B., Talib, J., Synthesis, Characterization of Mo and Mn Doped Zno and their Photocatalytic Activity for the Decolourization of Two Different Chromophoric Dyes. Applied Catalysis A: General, Vol. 505, 507-514, 2015 (ISI).

26. Ahmad-Shahrifun, N.S., Ab’lah, N.N., Hussain, H., Aris, A., Omar, Q. and Ahmad, N., Characterization of Palm Oil Mill Secondary Effluent (Pomse), Malaysian Journal of Civil Engineering, Technical Note, Vol. 27, No. 1, 144-151, 2015 (MyCite).

27. Reddy, A.V.B., Jaafar, J., Abdul Majid, Z., Aris, A., Umar, K., Talib, J., Madhavi, G., Relative efficiency comparison of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) stabilized fe0and Fe0/Ag nanoparticles for rapid degradation of chlorpyrifos in aqueous solutions, Digest Journal of Nanomaterials and Biostructures, Volume 10, No. 2, 331-340, 2015 (ISI).

28. Reddy, A.V.B., Jaafar, J., Umar, K., Abdul Majid, Z., Aris, A., Talib, J., Madhavi, G., Development and validation of a rapid ultra-high performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry method for the simultaneous determination of darunavir, ritonavir, and tenofovir in human plasma: Application to human pharmacokinetics, Journal of Separation Science, Volume 38, No. 15, 2580-2587, 2015 (ISI).

29. Reddy, A.V.B., Jaafar, J., Umar, K., Abdul Majid, Z., Aris, A., Talib, J., Madhavi, G., Identification, Control Strategies, and Analytical Approaches for The Determination of Potential Genotoxic Impurities in Pharmaceuticals: A Comprehensive Review, Journal of Separation Science, Vol. 38, 764–779, 2015 (ISI).

30. Zaini, M.S., Ismail, N., Lim, C.K., Neoh, C.H., Lam, C.Y., Aris, A., Abdul Majid, Z., Ibrahim, Z, Optimisation of Biostructure for the Adsorption of Petrochemical Wastewater using Statistical Approach, Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy. Volume 17, No.1, 249-256, 2014 (ISI).

31. Muda, K., Aris, A., Salim, M.R., Ibrahim, Z., Ahmad, A., Nawahwi, M.Z., Affam, A.C., Aggregation and Surface Hydrophobicity of Selected Microorganism due to the Effect of Substrate, pH and Temperature, International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation. Vol. 93, 202-209, 2014 (ISI).

32. Sayid Abdullah, S.H.Y., Abu Hassan, M.A., Zainon Noor, Z., Aris, A., Fenton and Photo-Fenton Oxidation of Sulfidic Spent Caustic: A Statistical Analysis, Environmental Engineering and Management Journal, Vol. 13, No. 3, 531-538, 2014 (ISI).

33. Lim, C.K., Aris, A., Neoh, C.H., Lam, C.Y., Abdul Majid, Z., and Ibrahim, Z., Evaluation of macrocomposite based sequencing batch biofilm reactor (MC-SBBR) for decolorization and

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biodegradation of azo dye Acid Orange 7, International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, Vol. 87, 9-17, 2014 (ISI).

34. Dan'azumi, S., Shamsudin, S. and Aris, A., Yusop, Z., Optimum Combination of Pond Volume and Outlet Capacity of a Stormwater Detention Pond using Particle Swarm Optimization, Urban Water Journal, Vol. 11, No. 2, 127–136, 2014 (ISI).

35. Muda, K., Aris, A., Salim, M.R., Ibrahim, Z., Ahmad, A., Nawahwi, M.Z., COD and Color Removal from Textile Effluent using Granular Sludge Biomass: Effect of Substrate and Riboflavin, Desalination and Water Treatment. Volume 52, No. 37-39, pp 7366-7376, 2014 (ISI).

36. Lim, C.K., Aris, A., Abdul Majid, Z., and Ibrahim, Z., Hong, N.C., Bay, I., Application of Zeolite-Activated Carbon Macrocomposite for the Adsorption of Acid Orange 7: Isotherm, Kinetic and Thermodynamic Studies, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Volume 20, No. 10, pp 7243-7255, 2013 (ISI).

37. Ameen, E.S.M., Mohd Yusoff, A., Salim, M.R., Aris, A., Anuar, A.N., Membrane fouling in microfiltration of sanitary landfill leachate for removals of colour and solids, Chinese Journal of Applied and Environmental Biology, Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 184-188, 2013 (Scopus).

38. Lim, C.K., Bay, H.H., Aris, A., Abdul Majid, Z., and Ibrahim, Z., Biosorption and Biodegradation of Acid Orange 7 by Enterococcus Faecalis Strain ZL: Optimization by Response Surface Methodological Approach, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Volume 20, No. 7, pp 5056-5066, 2013 (ISI).

39. Dan'azumi, S., Shamsudin, S. and Aris, A., Optimization of Pollution Control Performance of Wet Detention Ponds in Tropical Urban Catchments using Particle Swarm Optimization, Journal of Hydroinformatics, Vol. 15, No. 2, pp. 529-539, 2013 (ISI).

40. Yuniarto, A., Noor, Z.Z., Ujang, Z., Olsson, G., Aris, A., Hadibarata, T., Bio-Fouling Reducers For Improving The Performance of An Aerobic Submerged Membrane Bioreactor Treating Palm Oil Mill Effluent, Desalination, Vol. 316, pp. 146–153, 2013 (ISI).

41. Dan'azumi, S., Shamsudin, S. and Aris, A., Development of Analytical Probabilistic Model Parameters for Urban Stormwater Management, Sains Malaysiana, Vol. 42, No. 3, pp. 325-332, 2013 (ISI).

42. Muda, K., Aris, A., Salim, M.R., Ibrahim, Z., Textile Wastewater Treatment Using Biogranules Under Intermittent Anaerobic/Aerobic Reaction Phase, Journal of Water and Environment Technology, Vol. 10, No. 3, pp. 303-315, 2012 (Scopus).

43. Hadibarata, T, Yusoff, A.R.M., Aris, A, Kristanti, R.A., Identification of naphthalene metabolism by white rot fungus Armillaria sp. F022, Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 24, No. 4, pp. 728-732, 2012 (ISI).

44. Hadibarata, T, Yusoff, A.R.M., Aris, A, Salmiati, Hidayat, T., Kristanti, R.A., Decolorization of Azo, Triphenylmethane and Anthraquinone Dyes by Laccase of a Newly Isolated Armillaria sp. F022, Water, Air, and Soil Pollution, Vol. 223, No. 3, pp. 1045-1054, 2012 (ISI).

45. Muda, K., Aris, A., Salim, M.R., Ibrahim, Z., Yahya, A., Textile Wastewater Treatment using Biogranules under Intermittent Anaerobic/Aerobic Reaction Phasentermittent Anaerobic/Aerobic Reaction Phase, Journal of Water and Environment Technology, Vol. 10, No. 3, pp 303-315, 2012.

46. Abideen, M.Z., Aris, A., Yusof, F., Majid, Z.A., Selamat, A., Omar, S.I., Optimizing the coagulation process in a drinking water treatment plant – comparison between traditionaland statistical experimental design jar tests, Water Science and Technology, Vol. 65, No. 3, pp 496-503, 2012 (ISI).

47. Al-Amri, A., Salim, M.R., Aris, A. The Effect of Temperatures Drastic Changes on the Performance of Membrane Bioreactor Treating Municipal Wastewater, Water Science and Technology, Vol. 64, No.7, pp. 1398-1405, 2011 (ISI).

48. Muda, K., Aris, A., Salim, M.R., Ibrahim, Z., van Loosdrecht, M.C.M., Ahmad, A., Nawahwi, M.Z., The Effect of Hydraulic Retention Time on Granular Sludge Biomass in Treating Textile Wastewater, Water Research, Vol. 45, No. 16, pp 4711-4721, 2011 (ISI).

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49. Hadibarata, T, Yusoff, A.R.M., Aris, A, Kristanti, R.A., Hidayat, T., Yuniarto, A., Effects of Glucose on the Reactive Black 5 (RB5) Decolorizarion by Two White Rot Basidiomycetes, ITB Journal of Science, Vol. 43, No.3, pp 179-186, 2011 (Scopus).

50. Akhtar, J., Amin, N.S., Aris, A., Combined Adsorption and Catalytic Ozonation for Removal of Sulfamethoxazole using Fe2O3/CeO2 Loaded Activated Carbon, Chemical Engineering Journal, Vol. 170, pp. 136 – 144, 2011 (ISI).

51. Shamsudin, S., Dan’azumi, S. and Aris, A., Effect of Storm Separation Time on Rainfall Characteristics-A Case Study of Johor, Malaysia, European Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 45, No. 2, pp 162 – 167, 2010 (Scopus).

52. Muda, K., Aris, A., Salim, M.R., Ibrahim, Z., Yahya, A., Ahmad, A., Nawahwi, M.Z., Development of Granular Sludge For Textile Wastewater Treatment, Water Research, Vol. 44, No. 15, pp. 4341-4350, 2010 (ISI).

53. Dan’azumi, S., Shamsudin, S. and Aris, A. Modeling the Distribution of Rainfall Intensity using Hourly Data, American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 238-243, 2010 (Scopus).

54. Al- Amri, A., Salim, M.R., Aris, A. The Effect of Different Temperatures and Fluxes on the Performance of Membrane Bioreactor Treating Synthetic-Municipal Wastewater, Desalination, Vol. 259, No. 1-3, pp. 111-119, 2010 (ISI).

55. Amin, M.F.M., Ibrahim, Z., Yahya, A., Aris, A., Muda, K., Characteristics of the Developed Granules Containing Selected Decolourising Bacteria for the Degradation of Textile Wastewater, Water Science Technology, Vol. 61, No. 5, pp. 1279-1288, 2010 (ISI).

56. Ibrahim, Z., Amin, M.F.M., Yahya, A., Aris, A., Umor, A., Muda, K., Sofian, N.S., Characterisation of Microbial Flocs Formed from Raw Textile Wastewater in Aerobic Biofilm Reactor (ABR), Water Science Technology, Vol. 60, No. 3, pp. 683-688, 2009 (ISI).

57. Aris, A., Siew, O.B., Kee, K.S. and Ujang, Z., Tertiary Treatment of Palm Oil Mill Effluent using Fenton Oxidation, Malaysian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 20, pp12-25, 2008.

58. Aris, A., Mokhtar, N., Muslim, R., Ujang, Z., and A-Majid, Z., Treatment of Acidic Water of Bekok River using Open Limestone Channel, Water Science and Technology: Water Supply, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp. 145, 2007 (Scopus).

59. Aris, A. and Sharrat, P.N., Evaluation of Photo-Fenton Degradation using Response Surface Method, Malaysian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol 19, pp. 26-41, 2007.

60. Aris, A. and Sharratt, P.N., Influence of Initial Dissolved Oxygen Concentration on Fenton’s Reagent Process, Environmental Technology, Vol. 27, pp. 1153-1161, 2006 (ISI).

61. Mohd. Din, M.F., Aris, A, Salim, M.R., and Abu Bakar, W.A., Heterogeneous Photodegradation of Orange-G under the Influence of Added Oxidising Agents using TiO2 Thin Film, Jurnal Kejuruteraan Awam, Vol. 17, pp. 69-72, 2005.

62. Aris, A. and Sharratt, P.N., Decolourisation of Reactive Dyestuff using Fenton’s Reagent, Jurnal Kejuruteraan Awam, Vol. 17, pp. 1-17, 2005.

63. Aris, A. and Sharratt, P.N., Fenton Oxidation of Reactive Black 5: Effect of Mixing Intensity and Reagent Addition Strategy, Environmental Technology, Vol 25, pp. 601-612, 2004 (ISI).

64. Namkung, K.C., Aris, A., Sharratt, P.N., Characterization of Effects of Selected Organic Substances on Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide during Fenton Reaction, Water Science and Technology, Vol. 49, No. 4, pp. 129-134, 2004 (ISI).

65. Aris, A., Mohd. Din, M.F., Salim, M.R., Yunus, S. And Abu Bakar, W.A., Influence of Varying Reacting Conditions in the Degradation of Azo Dye using Immobilised TiO2 Catalyst, Water Science and Technology, Vol 46, No. 9, 2002 (ISI).

66. Mohd. Din, M.F., Aris, A., Abu Bakar, W.A. and Salim, R., Effect of pH and H2O2 Concentration on the Degradation of Monoazo Dye, Jurnal Kejuruteraan Awam, Vol. 13, No. 2, 2000.

67. Abu Bakar, W.A. and Aris, A., Comparative Study of Orange-G Degradation using Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Advanced Oxidation, Jurnal Teknologi, No. 33, Dis. 2000 (Scopus).

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68. Aris, A., Siang, H.P., and Tan, K.K., Treatment of Food Processing Industrial Effluent using Coagulation and Sequential Batch Reactor, Jurnal Kejuruteraan Awam, Vol. 13, No. 1, 2000.

69. Aris, A., Salim, M.R., and Sanagi, M., Treatment of Textile Finishing Wastewater using Fenton's Reagent, Jurnal Kejuruteraan Awam, Vol. 11, No. 2, 1998.

70. Ismail, R., Ahmad, R., Othman, A., Shamsudin, Z.M., Aris, A., and Hani, L.M., Water Quality and Aggregate Classification of Sungai Melaka and Sungai Rompin, Journal of ENSEARCH, Vol. 10, pp. 55-65, 1997.

71. Othman, A.R., Aris, A., and Mohd. Nor, M.A., 2-stage Aerated Lagoons Design Coefficients for Sewage Treatment, Jurnal IEM, No.55, 1994.

72. Othman, A.R., Aris, A., Mohd. Nor, M.A., Hui, T.K., and Singh, J.S., Assessment of Drinking Water Quality in Parts of Skudai, Jurnal Teknologi, UTM, Vol. 20, pp. 1-9, 1992 (Scopus).

Proceedings/Conference Articles

1. Elijah, O., Rahman, T. A., Yeen, H. C., Leow, C. Y., Sarijari, M. A., Aris, A., Salleh, J., Han, C. T., Application of UAV and Low Power Wide Area Communication Technology for Monitoring of River Water Quality, 2nd International Conference on Smart Sensors and Application (ICCSA 2018).

2. Mokhtar, N., A. Aziz, E., Aris, A., Ishak, W.F.W., Abdul Majid, A.P.P., Moni, S.N., Md. Sa’at, S.K., Comparative prediction of red alga biosorbent performance in dye removal using multivariate models of response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial neural network (ANN), International Graduate Conference on Energy, Engineering & Technology 2018 (iGRAD2018).

3. Mokhtar, N., A. Aziz, E., Aris, A., Ishak, W.F.W., Abdul Halim, H., Johari, N., Moni, S.N, Removal of Methylene Blue by red macro alga Euchema Spinosum sp.: Pretreatment and desorption assessment, International Graduate Conference on Energy, Engineering & Technology 2018 (iGRAD2018).

4. Nazifa, T.H., Islam, R., Salmiati, Hadibrata, T., Aris, A, Fast and Efficient Removal of Oil from Water Surface Through Activated Carbon and Iron Oxide-Magnetic Nanocomposite, Proceedings - 2018 2nd International Conference on Green Energy and Applications, ICGEA 2018.

5. Darwish, M., Aris, A., Puteh, M.H., Abdul Kadir, A., Effect of potassium on ammonium-nitrogen recovery from landfill leachate by struvite precipitation method, Global Conference on Engineering and Technology, Kuala Lumpur, 1-2 June 2016.

6. Aris, A, Rosli, AS, Talib, J, Mat Lazim, Z., Puteh, H., Salim, MR, Zainal Abideen, M, Mohd. Yusoff, AR, Sa’ari, R., Assessment of the Flood Aftermath of Water and Wastewater Utility Assets towards Developing Flood Resilience System, Conference on Flood 2014, Putrajaya, 4th – 6th April 2016.

7. Saadon, S.A., Salmiati, Mohd. Yusoff, A.R., Azman, S., Uy, D., Satishkumar, P., Yusop, Z., Aris, A., Salim, M.R., Heat Treated Laterite as an Efficient and Low Cost Adsorbent for the Removal of Arsenic, A 2-day Conference on Water Resources in Cambodia and Southeast Asia: Challenges, Research and Impact, Phnom Penh, 30th November – 1st December 2015.

8. Darwish, M., Aris, A, Puteh, M.H., Chemical Phosphorus Recovery from Waste Fish Bones Ash by Acidic Leaching, The International Conference on Advances In Civil and Environmental Engineering (Acee 2015), Pulau Pinang, 28 – 30th July, 2015.

9. Berhanuddin, M.S, Shamsudin, S., Aris, A., Water Quality: A Comprehensive Review of Element in Water Quality Improvement, The 2nd IWA Malaysia Young Water Professionals Conference 2015 (YWP15), Kuala Lumpur, 17 – 20 March 2015.

10. Berhanuddin, M.S, Shamsudin, S., Aris, A., An Overview of Geopolymer Materials Based Zeolite as an Antifouling Layer in Improving Water Quality, The 2nd IWA Malaysia Young Water Professionals Conference 2015 (YWP15), Kuala Lumpur, 17 – 20 March 2015.

11. Ahmad-Shahrifun, N.S., Ab’lah, N., Hussain, H., Aris, A., Omar, Q., Ahmad, N., Reusability of Fenton Sludge to Reduce COD and Color on Palm Oil Mill Secondary Effluent (POMSE).

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International Conference on Global Sustainability and Chemical Engineering (ICGSE) 2014, Kuala Lumpur, 20 – 22nd August 2014.

12. Zainal Abideen, M., Aris, A., Abdul Majid, Z., Yusof, F., Hashim, N., Selamat, A. and Omar, S.I., Improving the Coagulation Process in Drinking Water Treatment using Response Surface Method Jar Test, International Conference on Innovation Challenges in Multidisciplinary Research & Practice (ICMRP), Kuala Lumpur, 13 -14 December 2013.

13. Aris, A. and Jusoh, M.N.H., Enhancement of Hydroxyl Radical Formation in Hydrodynamic Cavitation Using Multiple Orifice Plates, International Conference on Innovation Challenges in Multidisciplinary Research & Practice (ICMRP), Kuala Lumpur, 13 -14 December 2013.

14. Ismail, N., Majid, Z.A., Ibrahim, Z., Aris, A., Reactive Black 5 Sorption by Ananas Comosus Leaf Powder, 26th Regional Symposium of Malaysia Analytical Sciences (SKAM 26), Hilton, Kuching, 4-5 December 2013.

15. Majid, Z.A., Zakaria, N.F., Ramli, Z., Ali, R., Aris, A., Physico-chemical Characterization of Natural Zeolite-Iron Composite Adsorbent for Removal of Paraquat in Water, 26th Regional Symposium of Malaysia Analytical Sciences (SKAM 26), Hilton, Kuching, 4-5 December 2013.

16. Alias, M.A., Muda, K., Aris, A., Kasim, M.A., The Role of Divalent/Trivalent Cations to Enhance Aerobic Granulation Start-up, 8th International Symposium on Digital Earth: Transforming Knowledge into Sustainable Practice, Kuching, Malaysia, 26-29 August 2013.

17. Askari, M., Yusop, Z., Katimon, A., Aris, A., Mohd Yusoff, A.R., Said, M.N., Mohd Nasir, K.A., Hanapi, M.N., Harun, S., Kambari, K., Conjunctive-Use of Surface and Groundwater Resources for Gugusan Felda Sahabat in Lahat Datu Sabah, Malaysia, The 2nd International Conference on Water Resources (ICWR2012), Langkawi, Malaysia, 5-7 November 2012.

18. Shamsudin, S., Dan'azumi, S., Aris, A., Ab Rahman, A., Runoff Overflow and Pollution Risk Factors of Extended Detention Dry Pond, IWA World Congress on Water, Climate and Energy, Dublin, Ireland, 13 – 18th May, 2012.

19. Ameen, E.S.M., Mohd. Yusoff, AR., Salim, M.R., Hassan, S.I., Aris, A., Nor Anuar, A., Potential of Hollow Microfiltration Membrane for Removal of Solids in Sanitary Landfill Leachate, The 4th KKU Intemational Engineering Conference20 l2 (KKU-IENC 20 12) "Driving together towards ASEAN Economic Community" Faculty of Enginering, Khon Kaen University, Thailand, May 10-12,2012

20. Dan'azumi, S., Shamsudin, S. and Aris, A., Temporal Distribution of Suspended Sediment Load in Johor River, Malaysia, International Conference on Managing Rivers in the 21st Century (RIVER 2011), Penang, 6 – 9th December 2011.

21. Ibrahim, Z., Yahya, A., Aris, A., Daud, Z., Umor, N.A., Hashim, R., A-Razak, P.A.M., Idris, A., A-Rahman, R., Han, I.B.H., Kim, L.C., Tian, K.T., Hong, N.C., Application of Selected Decolourising Bacteria for the Treatment of Real Textile Wastewater – A Malaysian Case Study, BIT’s 1st World Congress of Environmental Biotechnology, Dalian, China, 19 – 22 October 2011.

22. Majid, Z.A, Aris, A., Investigation of Internal Leaching of Cement-Mortar Lining in Pipes of Public Water Distribution Networks, The 4th IWA-ASPIRE Conference and Exhibition, Tokyo, Japan, 2 – 6th October 2011.

23. Noor, S.F.M., Abu Hassan, M.A., Aris, A. and Noor, Z.Z., Performance of Fenton Oxidation towards Sulfide Removal for Spent Caustic Remediation, National Postgraduate Conference (NPC) 2011, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, 19-20 September 2011.

24. S-Abdullah, S.Y.H., Abu Hassan, M.A., Aris, A. and Noor, Z.Z., Optimization of Photo-Fenton Oxidation of Sulfidic Spent Caustic by Using Response Surface Methodology, National Postgraduate Conference (NPC) 2011, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, 19-20 September 2011.

25. Dan'azumi, S., Shamsudin, S. and Aris, A., Effect of Storm Separation Time on Best Fit Probability Distribution, Proceedings: Third International Graduate Conference on Engineering, Science and Humanities (IGCESH 2010), Johor Bahru, 2 – 4th November 2010.

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26. M.R. Salim, A. Al-Amri, Aris, A., Performance of Submerged Membrane Bioreactor in Treating Municipal Wastewater at Two Different Hydraulic Fluxes, World Engineering Congress 2010, Kuching, Sarawak, 2nd – 5th August 2010.

27. Ujang, Z., Hamdzah, M., Ozaki, H., Aris, A., Talib, J., Optimization of Separation Process for Arsenic Removal in Low Pressure Reverse Osmosis Membrane (LPROM) using Central Composite Rotatable Design, IWA Young Water Professionals Conference (IWAYWP 2010), Kuala Lumpur, 2-4th March 2010.

28. Muda, K., Aris, A., Salim, M.R., Ibrahim, Z., Yahya, A., Ahmad, A., Nawahwi, Z., Granular Sludge as Compact Treatment System for Textile Wastewater Treatment, IWA Young Water Professionals Conference (IWAYWP 2010), Kuala Lumpur, 2-4th March 2010.

29. Abideen, M.Z., Aris, A., Yusof, F., Majid, Z.A., Selamat, A., Omar, S.I., Optimisation of Coagulation Process in Water Treatment Plant Using One-Factor-at-A-Time (OFAT) and Response Surface Methodology (RSM) Jar Tests, IWA Young Water Professionals Conference (IWAYWP 2010), Kuala Lumpur, 2-4th March 2010.

30. Al-Amri, A., Salim, M. R., Aris, A., Evaluation of Submerged Membrane Bioreactor Treating Synthetic Municipal Wastewater at Two Different Hydraulic Fluxes, International Conference and Expo on Environmental Management and Technologies (ICEEMAT’08), Kuala Lumpur, 10-12th December 2008.

31. Amin, M.F.M., Ibrahim, Z., Yahya, A, Aris, A. and Muda, K., Potential Application of Developed Granules Containing Decolourising Bacteria for Treatment of Raw Textile Wastewater, 30th Symposium of Malaysian Society for Microbiology – Microbes: Biotechnology Engine for Health and Wealth Creation, Kuantan, 16-19th August 2008.

32. Aris, A., Mokhtar, N., Muslim, R., Ujang, Z. and Majid, Z.A., Treatment of Acidic Water of Bekok River using Open Limestone Channel, International Conference on Water Management and Technology Applications in Developing Countries, Kuala Lumpur, May 2007.

33. Aris, A., Ujang, Z., Siew, O.B., and Kee, K.S., Treatment of Palm Oil Mill Secondary Effluent using Fenton Oxidation Systems, National Conference of Civil Engineering (AWAM’07), Langkawi, May 2007.

34. Aris, A. and Sharratt, P.N., Degradation of a Reactive Dyestuff using Photo-Fenton Oxidation, Seminar Penyelidikan Kejuruteraan Awam, Senai, July 2005.

35. Aris, A., Previous Study on Lakes and Reservoirs in Malaysia, Workshop on the Status of Lakes Eutrophication in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, January 2005.

36. Abideen, M.Z., Aris, A., and Mohd. Din, M.F., Comparison Between Several Advanced Oxidation Processes Techniques in Azo Dye Degradation, International Water Association Conference on Environmental Biotechnology, Advancement on Water and Wastewater Applications in the Tropics, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2003.

37. Namkung, K.C., Aris, A., and Sharratt, P.N., Characterisation of Fenton Oxidation of Several Organic Substances: Modelling Approach, 3rd International Conference on Oxidation Technologies for Water and Wastewater Treatment, Goslar, Germany, May 2003.

38. Sharratt, P.N., Namkung, K.C., Aris A. and Doocey D., Advanced oxidation Processes, 2nd Peruvian National Conference on Transfer Processes, Ica, Peru, October 28th – 31st, 2002.

39. Mohd. Din, M.F., Aris, A., Salim, M.R. and Sohaili J., Performance of Degradation of Dye Azo Using Immobilised TiO2 Photocatalyst and Modified Ozone–Catalysed Treatment, SANREM, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 2002.

40. Mohd. Din, M.F., Aris, A., Salim, M.R., Yunus, S. and Abu Bakar, W.A., Performance of Kinetic Rates, Biodegradability and Mineralization of Dye Azo in Immobilised TiO2 photocatalyst, AWAM, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2001.

41. Muda, K., Said, M.I.M, Aris, A., and Sohaili, J., Water Quality Trend of Two Rivers in Terengganu River Basin using DOE-Water Quality Index, Proc. of the Brunei International Conference on Engineering and Technology, Brunei, 2001.

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42. A. Aris, Mohd. Din, M.F., Salim, M.R., and Abu Bakar, W.A., Influence of Varying Reacting Conditions in the Degradation of Azo Dye using Immobilised TiO2 photocatalyst, Proceedings of International Conference of International Water Association (IWA), Kuala Lumpur, 2001.

43. Ali, K.M., Ali, R., Abu Bakar, W.A., and Aris, A., Photodegradation of diklorodifeniltrikloroetana (p,p'-DDT) using Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) thin film technique (In Malay), Seminar Kimia Analisis Malaysia (SKAM), Port Dickson, September 2000.

44. Md. Din, M.F., Salim, M.R., Aris, A., and Abu Bakar, W.A., Heterogeneous Photodegradation of Orange G in the Presence of Various Oxidants (In Malay), Seminar Kimia Analisis Malaysia (SKAM), Port Dickson, September 2000.

45. Ali, K.M., Ali, R., Abu Bakar, W.A. and Aris, A., Optimisation of photodegradation technique for the treatment of azo dye in aqueous solution (In Malay), Seminar Kimia Analisis Malaysia (SKAM), Port Dickson, September 2000.

46. Aris, A, Said, M.I.M., Muda, K., and Sohaili, J., Water Quality Modeling of Terengganu River Basin, SEMKA 2000, Kuantan, May 2000.

47. Rahman, N.A., Hanapi, M.N. and Aris, A., Groundwater Quality Monitoring Network in Peninsular Malaysia, Computer Aided Workshop on Groundwater Contamination, Kuala Lumpur, November 1999.

48. Salim, M.R. and Aris, A., Water Environment in Malaysian's Textile Industry: Decolourisation Process of Textile Finishing Wastewater, International Symposium on Development of Water Quality Renovation System, Seoul, July 1999.

49. Aris, A., Water Quality Modeling: A Tool in River Quality Management, Environmental Management Intensive Course, Johor Bahru, July 1999.

50. Hashim, A., Norhan, A.R., Azlan, K., Daulay, H.B., Mohmood, A., Aris, A., Preliminary Study for Tioman Island Water Resources and Hydrological Processes, Seminar RMC, February, 1999.

51. Aris, A., Use of Water Quality Model in River Management, Environmental Management Intensive Course, UTM, November 1997.

52. Aris, A. and Narasingam, S., Design Consideration of Wastewater Treatment Plant Facilities: An Electronic Industry's Experience, Envirotech '95, Kuala Lumpur, 1995.

Technical Report 1. Guidance Document for Effective Environmental Programme. Final report submitted to

Department of Environment, Malaysia, Feb 2018. 2. A Study to Enhance and Strengthen Environmental Programmes Organised by Department of

Environment. Final report submitted to Department of Environment, Malaysia, Feb 2018. 3. Assessment Study of Sewage Treatment Plant Systems at Petronas Rapid Temporary Camp

Facilities. Final report submitted to Petronas. Nov 2017. 4. Integrated Lake Basin Management Plan (ILBMP) for Tasik Sembrong. Final report submitted to

National Hydraulics Research Institute Malaysia (NAHRIM), Jan 2017. 5. Water Management and Flood Mitigation at PT Guthrie Pecconia, Sekayu, Sumatera Selatan,

Indonesia. Final report submitted to Sime Darby, December 2016. 6. Environmental Performance Index for Malaysia 2014. Final report submitted to Ministry of

Natural Resources and the Environment, 2015. 7. Study of Aluminium and Fluoride Violations in SYABAS Distribution System. Final report

submitted to Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn. Bhd., July 2014. 8. Improvement of pH in SAJH Water Network of Tenggaroh Area. Final report submitted to SAJ

Holdings Sdn. Bhd., June 2013. 9. Water Resources Study of Felda Sahabat, Lahad Datu, Sabah – Final report submitted to Felda,

October 2012. 10. Pilot-Scale Study of Sg. Bekok Acidic Water Treatment Using Zeolite-Limestone Infiltration

Technique. Final report submitted to SAJ Holdings Sdn. Bhd., December 2011.

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11. Mega Science Framework Study for Sustained National Development – Water Sector. Final report submitted to Academy of Sciences Malaysia, August 2010.

12. Study on the Potential of Rainwater Utilisation in Supplementing Water Demand in Industries – In Terms of Quantity & Quality. Final report submitted to National Hydraulics Research Institute Malaysia (NAHRIM), November 2010.

13. Study on the Environmental Performance Index of Malaysia. Final report submitted to Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment, December 2010.

14. Optimization of Coagulation Conditions using Statistical Approach. Final report submitted to SAJ Holdings Sdn. Bhd., Jan. 2011.

15. High Quality Raw Water Extraction from Polluted River Using River Bank Filtration Method. Final report submitted to SAJ Holdings Sdn. Bhd., Jan. 2011.

16. Development of Anaerobic Granules Containing New Specialised Dye Degrading Microbes for Raw Textile Dyeing Wastewater Treatment. Final report submitted to MOSTI, June 2010.

17. Improvement of pH in SAJH Water Network of Nusajaya and Tanjung Bin Sections. Final report submitted to SAJ Holdings Sdn. Bhd., May 2010.

18. Biochemical Reduction of Azo Dyes from Textile Dyeing Wastewater using Facultative Granular Sludge. Final report submitted to MOHE, March 2010.

19. Migration Characteristics of Metal Contaminants through Acid Sulphate Soil. Final report submitted to MOHE, July 2009.

20. Detailed Design of Urban Drainage System for Sg. Sri Buntan, Sg. Taman Anggerik and Sg. Rinting. Final report submitted to Department of Irrigation and Drainage, Malaysia, March 2009.

21. Detailed Design of Stormwater Management Facilities for Senai Town, Johor. Final report submitted to Department of Irrigation and Drainage, Malaysia, February 2008.

22. Water Supply Project for Lojing Highland, Gua Musang, Kelantan. Final report submitted to Syarikat Air Kelantan, April 2007.

23. A desk study on the status of eutrophication of lakes in Malaysia. Final report submitted to NAHRIM, May 2005.

24. Environmental Impact Study for a proposed wastewater treatment plant discharge for Yamauchi (M) Sdn. Bhd. Final report submitted to Yamauchi (M) Sdn. Bhd., September 2000.

25. Terengganu River Basin Environmental Management Plan. Final report submitted to the Department of Environment, Malaysia, July 2000.

26. Classification of Malaysian Rivers. Volume 5: Kesang River. Final report submitted to the Department of Environment, Malaysia, November 1999.

27. Treatment of wastewater from textile finishing industry using hydroxyl radical oxidation. Final report of research project submitted to Research Management Centre, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, December 1998.

28. Wastewater Treatability Study. Final report for contract research conducted for Yeo Hiap Seng (M) Sdn. Bhd., April 1998.

29. Preliminary EIA for a proposed sanitary landfill site on Lots 218, 219, 232 and 233, Mukim Plentong, Johor. Final report submitted to Majlis Daerah Johor Bahru Tengah, 1996.

30. Preliminary EIA for a proposed landfill site at Bukit Kijal, Kemaman, Terengganu. Final report submitted to Majlis Daerah Kemaman, Cukai, Terengganu. April 1995.

31. Groundwater Quality Monitoring Network in Malaysia. Volume I to IV. Final report submitted to the Department of Environment, Malaysia, July 1996.

32. Study on Toxic and Hazardous Waste Disposal Sites. Volume I to III. Final report submitted to the Department of Environment, Malaysia, December 1995.

33. Classification of Malaysian Rivers. Melaka River and Rompin River. Final report submitted to the Department of Environment, Malaysia, 1994.

Publication-Related Tasks 1. Facilitator, IWA-UTM International Publication Workshop, 14 – 18 January 2013.

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2. Scientific Committee/Reviewer, The 3rd International Biotechnology and Biodiversity Conference & Exhibition (BIOJOHOR 2012), 9th - 11th June 2012.

3. Abstract Reviewer, 4th IWA-ASPIRE Conference & Exhibition, Tokyo, Japan, 2-6th October 2011. 4. Technical Committee Member, IWA Young Water Professionals Conference (IWAYWP 2010),

Kuala Lumpur, 2-4th March 2010. 5. Reviewer to articles submitted to the following journals:

a. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries b. Journal of Cleaner Production (Elsevier) c. Desalination and Water Treatment (Taylor and Francis) d. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology (Wiley) e. Journal of Hazardous Materials (Elsevier) f. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation (Elsevier) g. Water Science and Technology (IWA Publishing London) h. International Journal of Environmental Engineering (Inderscience Publishers) i. Journal of Environmental Engineering, American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE). j. Environmental Engineering and Management Journal, Technical University of Lasi, Romania k. Malaysian Journal of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi

Malaysia. l. Jurnal ESTEEM, UiTM Pulau Pinang m. Jurnal Purifkasi, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Surabaya, Indonesia. n. Water, Science and Technology Journal (IWA Publishing London) from International

Conference on Water Management and Technology Applications in Developing Countries, Kuala Lumpur, May 2007.

6. Facilitator, Workshop on “Publication in Journal: Paper Review”, Faculty of Civil Engineering, UTM, April 2007.

7. Reviewer to articles submitted to Jurnal Teknologi, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 8. Reviewer to articles nominated for the university’s Publication Award (International Journal)

2006. 9. Technical Program Committee – 1998 Pacific Basin Conference on Hazardous Waste, Honolulu,

Hawaii, USA, organised by Pacific Basin Consortium for Hazardous Waste Research and Management.

Workshop and Colloqium – Invited Speaker 1. “Domestic Wastewater Reuse - an Overview across the Globe” - Urban Environmental Accord

Melaka Summit 2017, The Melaka State Government, 7 - 9 September 2017. 2. “Forensic Investigation of River Water Contamination” – Forensic Civil Engineering Seminar 2016

(ForCES’16), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 4 – 5 October 2016. 3. “Applications of Biotechnology in Color Removal” – International Postgraduate Conference on

Biotechnology, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya, Indonesia, 24 – 26 August 2016. 4. “Global Trend in Wastewater and Water Treatment Technologies” – Water Security Conference

2016, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Nibong Tebal, 10 – 12 May 2016. 5. “Kursus Peningkatan Kemahiran SKM Tahap 4 – Teknologi Pembinaan bagi Pensyarah-pensyarah

Kolej Vokasional”, UTM Skudai, 13 – 17 September 2015. 6. “Introduction to Sewage Treatment”, UTM and Malaysian Water Academy (MyWA), Kuala

Lumpur, 17 – 18 September 2013. 7. “Water – The Global Challenge” – A Talk at UNESCO World Day to Combat Desertification,

Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Batu Pahat, 17 June 2013. 8. “Environmental Innovation – Global Trend in Wastewater Treatment Technology”, Johor Skills

Development Centre (PUSPATRI), Pasir Gudang Local Authority, and Pasir Gudang Mutual Aid (PAGEMA), Pasir Gudang, Johor, 13 December 2012.

9. “Effective Presentation”, Taman Mutiara Rini Secondary School, Skudai, 18 May, 2012.

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10. “Introduction to Sewage Treatment”, UTM and Malaysian Water Academy (MyWA), Kuala Lumpur, 17 – 18 April 2012.

11. “Overview of Water Industry in Malaysia” in Workshop of “Automation in Water and Wastewater Systems”, Institute of Environmental and Water Resources Management, UTM, Kuala Lumpur, 4th March 2010.

12. “Specialized Short Course on Membrane Technology for Water and Wastewater Treatment”, Prince Khalid Chair for Water Research, Civil Engineering Department, King Saud University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 27 – 28 June 2009.

13. “Literature Review and Problem Formulation” in UTM Research Methodology Course Series I/2009.

14. “Academic Writing and Thesis Presentation” in UTM Research Methodology Course Series II/2008.

15. “Treatment Processes of Industrial and Hazardous Wastes” in Workshop on Fundamentals of Industrial and Hazardous Waste Treatment Process, Institute of Environmental and Water Resources Management, UTM, 4th – 5th September 2007, Kuala Lumpur.

16. “Workshop on Water and Wastewater Management”, In-house Training, Jabatan Kerja Raya Brunei Darussalam, 13th – 14th September 2006, Bandar Sri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam

17. “Understanding Wastewater Treatment Process”, Seminar on Law Regulations for Wastewater Discharge, Airchem Environmental Technologies Sdn. Bhd., 17th August 2006, Johor Bahru.

18. “Exposure Assessment”, First National Workshop on Environmental Health Risk Assessment - Procedures and Applications for Water/Wastewater Industry, Institute of Environmental and Water Resources Management, UTM, 26-27 July 2006, Kuala Lumpur.

19. “Industrial Wastewater Treatment”, Colloqium of the Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 30th June 2006, Skudai.

20. “Characteristics of Wastewater and Wastewater Treatment Processes”, Colloqium of the Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 22nd May 2006, Skudai.

Intellectual Property 1. MY 145578-A - Bacteria granules for treating wastewater (Patent granted until 5/2029) 2. PI20092162 - A process for treating wastewater (Patent pending) 3. PI20092387 – Environmentally safe method for treating and recycling of colored wastewater

(Patent pending) 4. Teaching Materials for Wastewater Engineering – 12 copyrights (Registered on July 2015) Award 2018 Excellence Service Award 2017 by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 2017 Project Consultancy Award (Group) 2016 – Integrated Lake Basin Management Plan

(ILBMP): Tasik Sembrong, Johor and Batang Ai, Sarawak, by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. 2014 Excellence Service Award 2013 by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 2013 e-PPP (Student Teaching Evaluation) Special Award (Undergraduate) 2012 by Faculty of

Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. 2012 Medal Award - Government of Cambodia. 2012 Project Consultancy Award (Group) 2011 – Water Resources Study at Gugusan Felda

Sahabat, Lahat Datu, Sabah, by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. 2011 Anugerah Jasa Bakti by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. 2011 Gold Medal at Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF) 2011 in Seoul, Korea - Group

Participation on Hybrid Biogranules System for Textile Wastewater Treatment. 2011 Research Award 2010 by Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. 2011 Gold Medal at 10th Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2011 - Group Participation on Hybrid

Biogranules System for Textile Wastewater Treatment.

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2011 Green Technology of the Year Award at 10th Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2011 - Group Participation on Hybrid Biogranules System for Textile Wastewater Treatment.

2010 Silver Medal at 12th at Industrial Art & Technology Exhibition (INATEX), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia – Group Participation on Hybrid Biogranules System for Textile Wastewater Treatment.

2009 Excellence Service Award 2008 by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 2008 Silver Medal at Malaysian Technology Expo (MTE) 2008 – Group Participation on

MICROCLEAR: Green Technology for Treating and Recycling Coloured Wastewater. 2006 Listed in First Edition of WHO’S WHO IN ASIA, 2006-2007 Edition of WHO’S WHO IN

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, 23rd Edition of WHO’S WHO IN THE WORLD by Marquis Who’s Who Publisher

2006 Listed in LEADING ENGINEERS OF THE WORLD by International Bibliographical Centre, Cambridge, UK

2004 Excellence Service Award 2003 by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 2004 Research Award – Water Research Group by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 2001 Silver Medal at the 29th International Exhibition of Invention: New Techniques and Products

in Geneva, Switzerland – Group Participation on Photocat Purifier (Air & Water) 2001 Project Consultancy Award (Group) - Terengganu River Basin Environmental Management

Plan Study by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 2000 Silver Medal at the Invention and Design Competition (ITEX 2000), Kuala Lumpur - Group

Participation on Photocat Purifier (Air & Water) 2000 Jury Award at Industrial Art & Technology Exhibition (INATEX), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

- Group Participation on Photocat Purifier (Air & Water) 1998 Visiting Scholars, National Institute of Advanced Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba,

Japan, Dec 10 – 19, 1998 1997 Distinguished Teaching Award by Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 1997 Honorary Employee Award by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Updated: April 2019