Name:
Dr. Fisal Bin Ahmad

Current Position:
Senior Research Officer

Research:
Adsorption, Pyrolysis, Activated Carbon, Food Science

Qualification & University:

PhD. in Chemical Engineering, UM, 2006 – 2013

MSc. (Food Sc. & Nutrition), UKM, 1995 – 2000

BSc. (Sc. & Food Technology), UPM, 1991 – 1995

RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS :

Journal

1. Khairul Adli Nikman, Fisal Ahmad, Mohd Sukri Hassan, Removal of methylene blue from aqueous solution using cocoa (Theobroma cacao) nib-based activated carbon treated with hydrochloric acid. Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences 14 (2) (2018) 193-197
2. Khairul Adli Nikman, Fisal Ahmad, Mohd Sukri Hassan, Khairunisa Nikman and Mohd Azmier Ahmad, Adsorption capacity of Chemically Prepared Cocoa nibs based Activated Carbon on Methylene blue. International Journal of Petrochemistry and Research 1 (1) (2017) 15 – 18
3. Fisal Ahmad, Wan Mohd Ashri Wan Daud, Mohd Azmier Ahmad, Rosinah Radzi, Using cocoa (Theobroma cacao) shell-based activated carbon to remove 4-nitrophenol from aqueous solution: Kinetics and equilibrium studies. Chemical Engineering Journal 178 (2011) 461– 467
4. Fisal Ahmad, Wan Mohd Ashri Wan Daud, Mohd Azmier Ahmad, Rosinah Radzi. Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) shell-based activated carbon by CO2 activation in removing of Cationic dye from aqueous solution: Kinetics and equilibrium studies, Chemical Engineering Research and Design 90 (2012) 1480 – 1490. (Impact factor 1.927; Cited 6)
5. Fisal Ahmad, Wan Mohd Ashri Wan Daud, Mohd Azmier Ahmad, Rosinah Radzi, 2013. The effects of acid leaching on porosity and surface functional groups of cocoa (Theobroma cacao)-shell based activated carbon. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, Chemical Engineering Research and Design 90 (2013) 1028 – 1038.
6. Fisal Ahmad, Wan Mohd Ashri Wan Daud, Mohd Azmier Ahmad, Rosinah Radzi, Amirul Azri Azmi. The effects of CO2 activation, on porosity and surface functional groups of cocoa (Theobroma cacao) – Shell based activated carbon. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 1 (2013) 378 – 388

Research Grants:

As the Research Leader/Principle Researcher

1. Development and utilization of activated carbon from cocoa shell, Science Fund, 2001 – 2007

2. Development of cocoa shell as sources of dietary fiber, Science Fund, 1998 – 2001

3. Development of activated carbon as by-product from cocoa pod husks, Science Fund, 1998 – 2002

Patern :
1. Fire starter from cocoa shells. (MY-180490-A)None

2. Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) shell-based activated carbon in removing of Nitro phenol from aqueous solution. (MY-186056-A)

3. Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) shell-based activated carbon in removing of Cationic dye from aqueous solution. (Patent pending)

2. SUPERVISION :

1. Ph.D. Student Graduated (Co-Supervisor – Research)
   Khairul Adli Nikman (2018). Preparation, characterization and applications of activated carbon from cocoa (Theobroma cacao) nibs waste. Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Malaysia.
   M.Sc. Student Graduated (Co-Supervisor – Research)
2. Nurfadzilah Binti Madian (2019). Utilization of beneficial bacteria incorporated with carrier materials on growth response of (Theobroma cacao L.) cocoa seedlings. Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia.

3. ACADEMIC RECOGNITION AND LEADERSHIP

Research Awards :

International

1. Gold medal
43th International Invention Show (INNOVA 2018), organized by Croatian Association of Inventors, 19-21 May 2006, Zagreb, Croatia. Product title: Cocoa (Theobroma Cacao) based activated carbon

2. Bronze medal
Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF 2016), organized by Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA), 1-4 December 2016, Pacific Hall COEX, Seoul, Korea
Product title: (Cocoa (Theobroma Cacao) – Nib Based Medical Grade Activated Carbon

3. Silver medal
Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF 2014), organized by Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA), 27-30 November 2014, Pacific Hall COEX, Seoul, Korea
Product title: Cocoa (Theobroma Cacao) – shell based activated carbon

4. CONSULTANCY

1. Development of chocolate processing plant for Inang Suri, Sdn, Bhd, Kedah Malaysia, 2019.

5. SERVICE TO THE AGENCY

Administration
1. Centre Manager at Malaysian Cocoa Board
Duration : Mac 2013 –

Office address:
Malaysian Cocoa Board
Cocoa Innovative and Technology Centre
Lot 12621,, Kawasan Perindustrian Nilai
71800 Nilai
Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus

Tel.:
6-06-7999001

Fax:
6-06-7941910

Email:
fisal@koko.gov.my

Personal Website:
None