Associate Prof Dr Mubarak Mujawar

@utb.edu.bn

Associate Professor , Petroleum and Chemical Engineering Department
Universiti Teknologi Brunei

Associate Prof Dr Mubarak Mujawar
Dr Mubarak Nabisab Mujawar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, UTB. In research, He has published more than 370 journal papers, 40 conference proceedings, and authored 60 book chapters, 9 Malaysian patents and the H-index is 73. He has published for 9 Books and co-editor 4 ongoing Elsevier edited books. Dr Mubarak, topping his achievements are the numerous awards he has received for his research, including the Curtin Malaysia Most Productive Researcher Award (2020 and 2021), Outstanding Faculty of Chemical Engineering Award (2018), Best Scientific Research Award London (2018), and Outstanding Scientist in Publication and Citation awarded by i-Proclaim Malaysia (2017). He also has the distinction of being listed in the top two per cent of the world’s most influential scientists in the area of chemical and energy. The List of the Top 2% Scientists in the World compiled and published by Stanford University

EDUCATION

2015 – PhD (Chemical Engineering) in Advanced Material and Technology, University of Malaya, Malaysia.
2010 – MSc (Biotechnology Engineering) specialized in Nanotechnology, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia.
2005 – BEng (Chemical Engineering) in Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology (VTU University) Karnataka, India.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Carbon nanotube/ nanofiber synthesis using microwave heating.
Synthesis of magnetic biochar and activated carbon using microwave technology.
Immobilization of enzyme on carbon nanotubes.
Synthesis of biofuel using microwave heating .
Application of CNTs and CNFs for removal liquids and gases polluta
483

Scopus Publications

26040

Scholar Citations

93

Scholar h-index

318

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Estimating energy recovery through incineration: The waste-to-energy approach in Brunei
    JW Cze, RBHM Juani, S Shams, NM Mubarak
    Energy for Sustainable Development 92, 101949 , 2026
    2026
  • Surface Modification of Titanium Oxides by Platinum Nanoparticles: Implications for Corrosion and Wear Resistance in Biomedical Devices
    A Boubakri, FB Slimen, S Sassi, MA Hajjaji, H Dhiflaoui, W Zayani, ...
    Ceramics International , 2026
    2026
  • Recent Advances in MXene Quantum Dots for Energy Storage: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications
    NM Mubarak
    Ceramics International , 2026
    2026
  • New Trends and Advancements in the Field of BES
    AS Jatoi, NM Mubarak, A Iqbal
    Bio-Electrochemical Conversion of Waste to Fuel, 259-277 , 2026
    2026
  • Energy-Efficient Bio-Electrochemical System for Treatment of Agricultural Wastes
    S Pawar, NM Mubarak, A Karegowda
    Bio-Electrochemical Conversion of Waste to Fuel, 279-294 , 2026
    2026
  • Principle of Bioelectrochemical Systems
    AS Jatoi, R Khan, NM Mubarak, A Iqbal, AK Shah
    Bio-Electrochemical Conversion of Waste to Fuel, 27-48 , 2026
    2026
  • Conversion Processes and Pathways in Bio-Electrochemical Systems
    AS Jatoi, NM Mubarak
    Bio-Electrochemical Conversion of Waste to Fuel, 65-79 , 2026
    2026
  • Microbial Fuel Cell for Wastewater Treatment and Bioenergy Generation
    AS Jatoi, MA Usto, NM Mubarak, A Iqbal, AK Shah, AB Qazi, S Ahmed
    Bio-Electrochemical Conversion of Waste to Fuel, 133-153 , 2026
    2026
  • Electron Transfer Mechanisms in Bio-Electrochemical Systems
    BK Harani, K Quershi, MS Shaikh, AS Jatoi, NM Mubarak
    Bio-Electrochemical Conversion of Waste to Fuel, 101-116 , 2026
    2026
  • Rice straw and single-use plastic waste co-pyrolyzed plastic-char composite for the partial replacement of cement in concrete: a life cycle perspective
    P Maddala, KV Ramesh, S Chandra, I Medha, NM Mubarak
    Scientific Reports , 2026
    2026
  • Mechanistic insights into the LDH-based electrode material of the high-energy storage electrochemical devices
    NH Solangi, NM Mubarak, S Nizamuddin, MAS Aly
    Ceramics International , 2026
    2026
  • MXene Nanomaterial Interfaces: Pioneering Neural Signal Recording for Brain–Computer Interfaces and Cognitive Therapy
    A Mukhtiar, NM Mubarak, M Aly Saad Aly
    Topics in Current Chemistry 384 (2), 13 , 2026
    2026
  • The Future of Waste Engineering and Technological Innovations
    AS Jatoi, NM Mubarak
    Waste Engineering and Management: A Sustainable Approach, 463-479 , 2026
    2026
  • Sustainable Healthcare and Biomedical Waste Management
    AS Jatoi, NM Mubarak
    Waste Engineering and Management: A Sustainable Approach, 23-41 , 2026
    2026
  • Sustainable Management and Valorisation of Electronic Waste
    SH Rashmi, L Navalgund, K Joshi, VB Shet, NM Mubarak, HK Sudhina
    Waste Engineering and Management: A Sustainable Approach, 93-114 , 2026
    2026
  • Sustainable Plastic Waste‐Derived Fuel: Yield Optimization and Performance in Thermal Barrier‐Coated Crdi Engines
    D Sekar, NM Mubarak, G Anbuchezhiyan, VA VT, SS Babu, AA Assadi
    Energy Technology 14 (4), e202502336 , 2026
    2026
  • Two-dimensional transition metal chalcogenides for water and wastewater remediation: a review
    S Singh, R Soni, PE Lokhande, D Kumar, S Ghotekar, S Praveenkumar, ...
    International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 23 (4), 339 , 2026
    2026
  • Effective and sustainable methylene blue removal from wastewater using palm kernel cake
    RP DM, WS Haizul Akma, D Krishnaiah, C Jayakumar, NM Mubarak
    Scientific Reports , 2026
    2026
  • Holistic Insight mechanism of MOF-based materials for wastewater treatment
    NM Mubarak
    Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 122307 , 2026
    2026
  • Tribomechanical Enhancement and Optimization of MoO₃–Al₂O₃ Reinforced Al5754 Hybrid Composites
    NM Mubarak
    Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 187394 , 2026
    2026

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • An overview of effect of process parameters on hydrothermal carbonization of biomass
    S Nizamuddin, HA Baloch, GJ Griffin, NM Mubarak, AW Bhutto, R Abro, ...
    Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 73, 1289-1299 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 632
  • Recent trends in the synthesis of graphene and graphene oxide based nanomaterials for removal of heavy metals-A review
    JY Lim, NM Mubarak, EC Abdullah, S Nizamuddin, M Khalid
    Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 66, 29-44 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 475
  • Synthesis of magnetic biochar from agricultural waste biomass to enhancing route for waste water and polymer application: a review
    KR Thines, EC Abdullah, NM Mubarak, M Ruthiraan
    Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 67, 257-276 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 462
  • A comprehensive review on magnetic carbon nanotubes and carbon nanotube-based buckypaper for removal of heavy metals and dyes
    FSA Khan, NM Mubarak, YH Tan, M Khalid, RR Karri, R Walvekar, ...
    Journal of Hazardous Materials 413, 125375 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 389
  • A review on biochar production from different biomass wastes by recent carbonization technologies and its sustainable applications
    YX Seow, YH Tan, NM Mubarak, J Kansedo, M Khalid, ML Ibrahim, ...
    Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 107017 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 380
  • Removal of heavy metals from wastewater using carbon nanotubes
    NM Mubarak, JN Sahu, EC Abdullah, NS Jayakumar
    Separation & Purification Reviews 43 (4), 311-338 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 369
  • Application potential of carbon nanomaterials in water and wastewater treatment: A review
    RK Thines, NM Mubarak, S Nizamuddin, JN Sahu, EC Abdullah, ...
    Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 72, 116-133 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 362
  • Nanomaterials: Applications, waste-handling, environmental toxicities, and future challenges-A Review
    SA Mazari, E Ali, R Abro, FSA Khan, I Ahmed, M Ahmed, S Nizamuddin, ...
    Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 105028 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 349
  • Synthesis of organic phase change materials (PCM) for energy storage applications: A review
    SS Magendran, FSA Khan, NM Mubarak, M Vaka, R Walvekar, M Khalid, ...
    Nano-structures & Nano-objects 20, 100399 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 344
  • An overview on methods for the production of carbon nanotubes
    NM Mubarak, EC Abdullah, NS Jayakumar, JN Sahu
    Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 20 (4), 1186-1197 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 332
  • An Overview of Immobilized Enzyme Technologies for Dye, Phenolic Removal from Wastewater
    LY Jun, LS Yon, NM Mubarak, CH Bing, S Pan, MK Danquah, ...
    Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 102961 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 322
  • Biodegradable carboxymethyl cellulose based material for sustainable packaging application
    JS Yaradoddi, NR Banapurmath, SV Ganachari, MEM Soudagar, ...
    Scientific reports 10 (1), 21960 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 315
  • Recent advances in production and upgrading of bio-oil from biomass: A critical overview
    HA Baloch, S Nizamuddin, MTH Siddiqui, S Riaz, AS Jatoi, DK Dumbre, ...
    Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 6 (4), 5101-5118 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 284
  • MXene as emerging material for photocatalytic degradation of environmental pollutants
    NH Solangi, RR Karri, SA Mazari, NM Mubarak, AS Jatoi, G Malafaia, ...
    Coordination Chemistry Reviews 477, 214965 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 280
  • Evaluation on feedstock, technologies, catalyst and reactor for sustainable biodiesel production: A review
    MNB Mohiddin, YH Tan, YX Seow, J Kansedo, NM Mubarak, ...
    Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 98, 60-81 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 274
  • Factors influencing corrosion of metal pipes in soils
    M Wasim, S Shoaib, NM Mubarak, AM Asiri
    Environmental Chemistry Letters 16 (3), 861-879 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 268
  • Chemical, dielectric and structural characterization of optimized hydrochar produced from hydrothermal carbonization of palm shell
    S Nizamuddin, NM Mubarak, M Tiripathi, NS Jayakumar, JN Sahu, ...
    Fuel 163, 88-97 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 263
  • Biodiesel production from used cooking oil using green solid catalyst derived from calcined fusion waste chicken and fish bones
    YH Tan, MO Abdullah, J Kansedo, NM Mubarak, Y San Chan, ...
    Renewable energy 139, 696-706 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 261
  • Development of fruit waste derived bio-adsorbents for wastewater treatment: A review
    NH Solangi, J Kumar, SA Mazari, S Ahmed, N Fatima, NM Mubarak
    Journal of Hazardous Materials 416, 125848 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 258
  • Graphene based nanomaterials for strain sensor application—a review
    A Mehmood, NM Mubarak, M Khalid, R Walvekar, EC Abdullah, ...
    Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 8 (3), 103743 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 258