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
Sustainable Plastic Waste-Derived Fuel: Yield Optimization and Performance in Thermal Barrier-Coated Crdi Engines Dhileepan Sekar, Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak, G. Anbuchezhiyan, Vimal Ananth V T, S. Senthil Babu, et al. Energy Technology, 2026 This study examines the performance characteristics of a CRDI diesel engine powered by a blend of plastic oil, methanol, and diesel, incorporating a thermal barrier coating. The yield of plastic products was examined across several parameters, including residence time, reaction temperature, and catalyst concentration. According to the experimental findings, the concentration of plastic oil significantly affected emission, performance, and combustion variables. Methanol was added to the P50 blend at different proportions to counteract the reductions. Also, the thermal barrier coating further improved the performance characteristics. Experimental results showed that test fuel P50M20/TBC 1 (Al 2 O 3 + MO) achieved a higher brake thermal efficiency (BTE) and lower exhaust emissions than the other test fuels, except neat diesel. The tests showed that plastic oil could replace diesel fuel at up to a 50% rate and that using methanol fuel and a thermal barrier coating could minimize the adverse effects of using plastic oil.
Principle of Bioelectrochemical Systems Abdul Sattar Jatoi, Rohail Khan, Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak, Arshad Iqbal, Abdul Karim Shah Green Energy and Technology, 2026
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