ICIR Euroinvent 2026

Suriani MAT JUSOH

Associate Professor Dr. Eng.
Head of Programme, Maritime Technology and Naval Architecture
Faculty of Ocean Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Teregganu, MALAYSIA

M.J. Suriani is an Associate Professor of composite materials at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), Terengganu, MALAYSIA. She had graduated from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Selangor, MALAYSIA with Bachelor of Engineering (2001), MSc (2007) and PhD in Materials Engineering (2012) respectively. Her research interests include natural fibre composites, delamination and manufacturing defect, hybrid composites, materials selection, and natural inhibitor for corrosion prevention. To date she has authored or co-authored of publications in international journals, chapters in books and conference proceedings focusing on delamination and manufacturing defects of natural fibre composites. She registered as Professional Engineer (Ir.) to Malaysia Board of Engineer (BEM) and also Professional Technologist to Malaysian Board of Technologist (MBOT). Dr. Suriani is a professional academician with an excellent track record in teaching and supervision She possesses 20 years teaching experiences and very knowledgeable in using multiple approaches and techniques to enhance the teaching and learning activities, particularly the 21st Century Classroom and towards IR 4.0 education. She has also been nominated as an excellence lecturer, and in 2017 and 2019, she was the recipient for An Excellent Teaching and Learning Award (Engineering & Technology Cluster) at UMT. Dr. Suriani also actively participated in the innovation competition and exhibition. She had nominated for gold Medal recipient and Special Award for previous innovation and exhibition in 2013 to 2025. She has also appointed as a reviewer for Scopus indexed journals with Q1 quartile and conferences and acted as the Content Editor for UMT Journal of Undergraduate Research (UMT Jur) since 2018. She is an active researcher in her area of expertise and has completed the research grant as a leader and co-researcher.

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DEVELOPMENT OF GREEN HYBRID COMPOSITE AUTONOMOUS SURFACE VEHICLE SEARCHING BOAT

Environmental emergency awareness has been gaining momentum in recent years in the composite manufacturing industry especially in composite boat industry, with a new generation of composite materials as Woven Kenaf Hybrid composite minimizing their harmful environmental impacts by employing more sustainable manufacturing processes and, where possible, replacing synthetic materials with more sustainable bio-based materials, thus more efficiently using energy and material resources. As today, composite boat industry facing with issue towards practicing green manufacturing technology, thus by proposing an alternative materials and locally green materials from Kenaf fibre had been solved huge issues on replacing synthetic materials which is non-biodegradable and costly in composite boat industry. Also, our world is facing escalating environmental challenges, including climate change and its impact on river ecosystems. These challenges demand innovative approaches to monitoring, data collection, and analysis. Traditional methods of environmental study and data collection are often limited in scope, expensive, and can be hazardous in certain conditions. ASVs, with their autonomous capabilities, can revolutionize this field by providing persistent, cost-effective, and safe platforms for environmental data collection. In developing a local prototype of an Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV), this research stated several potentials and its purposes. It can be state further that this project aims to bridge the gap between technological advancement and local environmental stewardship via utilization of Woven Kenaf hybrid composite, offering a tool that not only contributes to the global understanding of climate change and water-based/aquatic environments but also demonstrates the potential of ASV technology beyond military and maritime applications. The proposed boat equipped with autonomous technology replacing current application by eliminate human error, reduce crewing costs, increase the safety of life, and allow for more efficient use of space in ship design and efficient use of fuel. Therefore, this study is proposed with three (3) objectives as to build a high-speed hybrid composite Woven Kenaf boat hull, to construct an Autonomous Surface Vehicle system prototype and to evaluate the ASV system integration with a high-speed hybrid composite Woven Kenaf boat hull performance.

Nermin DEMIRKOL

Associate Professor PhD
Department of Ceramics, Faculty of Fine Arts, Kocaeli University, TURKIYE

Nermin Demirkol received her B.Sc. degree from Dumlupınar University as a ceramic engineer, Türkiye in 2001, and M.Sc. degree from Gebze Institute of Technology, Türkiye in 2004 and Ph.D. degree from the İstanbul Technical University (ITU), Türkiye in 2013. Since 2004, Demirkol has presented and published papers on the production and characterization of ceramic materials in many countries including Belgium, Germany, USA, Japan, Spain, France, England, Sweden, Romania, China, Greece, Hungary. She has many publications in SCI. In 2011, she received a scientific achievement award from Kocaeli University for her SCI publications. In 2014, her biography was published among the World Successful Scientists by the Marquis Who’s Who Publication Board in the UK. In 2015, she was listed among the TOP 100 Engineers by the biography center in the UK. She is a board member of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Society (BTES) and Clay Sciences Society, member of Turkish Ceramic Society, European Ceramic Society ECerS, Turkish Electron Microscopy Society, International Society for Ceramics in Medicine ISCM and European Society for Biomaterials (ESB). She served as chair, organizing board and scientific board member in many international symposiums and congresses. She continues her studies on the production and characterization of traditional ceramics, bioceramic composites, 3D printing technology, reuse of waste materials in ceramic material production and ceramic glazes. She is involved in many national and international projects as an executive and researcher. She is an Associate Professor at Kocaeli University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Ceramics.

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THE CIRCULAR RAW MATERIAL POTENTIAL OF IZMIT GULF BOTTOM SEDIMENT : CERAMICS, GLASS AND ENAMEL APPLICATIONS

Seabed sediments accumulated due to industrial activities and urban pressures represent not only environmental risks but also a significant potential as secondary raw materials. This invited talk addresses the potential of İzmit Gulf bottom sediments as substitute raw materials for ceramic, glass, and enamel applications within a circular economy framework. Mineralogical and chemical characterization of the sediments reveals the presence of clays, silica, feldspars, and various metal oxides, indicating their functional potential in ceramic bodies, glass formulations, and enamel coatings. The talk discusses the shaping behavior, firing performance, and mechanical properties of sediment-based ceramic compositions, as well as melting behavior, coloration, and surface characteristics in glass and enamel systems. Overall, the findings demonstrate that İzmit Gulf bottom sediments can be transformed into value-added advanced materials through appropriate pre-treatment and formulation strategies, contributing both to environmental burden reduction and the development of local circular raw material supply chains.

Mohd Fathullah bin GHAZALI

Associate Professor Dr. Eng.
Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia

Associate Professor Ir Dr Mohd Fathullah bin Ghazali is a lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Malaysia, with more than 15 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. He holds a PhD in Material Processing from Brunel University, United Kingdom, and is a registered Professional Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia.
His research expertise lies in manufacturing processes and sustainable materials, with a recent particular focus on geopolymer-based materials in machining and manufacturing applications. His work explores the machinability, surface integrity, tool wear behaviour, and optimisation of cutting parameters for fly ash and fibre-reinforced geopolymer composites, positioning geopolymer as a viable and environmentally friendly alternative material for advanced manufacturing. He has also contributed extensively to research on fire-retardant geopolymer composites for engineering applications.
Dr Fathullah has published widely in high-impact international journals, with more than 1,000 citations and a Scopus H-index of 20. His research outputs include journal publications, book chapters, patents, and award-winning innovations, several of which have received international recognition in Europe and Asia.
In addition to his research activities, he has held key academic leadership roles at UniMAP, including Deputy Dean (Academic and Research), Head of Department, and currently serves as Director of the Counselling and Career Centre. His work reflects a strong commitment to advancing sustainable manufacturing technologies, bridging fundamental research with industrial relevance, and fostering international research collaboration.

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GEOPOLYMER MATERIALS FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING: FIRE-RETARDANT PERFORMANCE, MACHINABILITY, AND EMERGING INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES

Geopolymers are increasingly recognised as sustainable inorganic materials with performance characteristics that extend well beyond conventional construction applications. This presentation highlights the growing potential of geopolymer technologies in advanced manufacturing industries, with particular emphasis on their inherent fire-retardant behaviour and emerging machinability capabilities. Geopolymers exhibit excellent fire resistance, high thermal stability, and low smoke toxicity under elevated temperatures, making them highly suitable for manufacturing environments that require enhanced fire safety and thermal protection. Recent studies have demonstrated their effectiveness as fire-retardant materials through the formation of protective layers when exposed to heat, offering viable alternatives to conventional fire-resistant systems across a range of industrial applications. These developments support the integration of geopolymer materials into tooling systems, moulds, fixtures, and specialised industrial components. Furthermore, recent findings on the machinability of geopolymer-based epoxy composites have opened new opportunities for the exploration and adoption of geopolymer composites in manufacturing applications, particularly in the development of environmentally friendly and high-performance materials. The presentation also discusses current technologies involving geopolymer composites, additive manufacturing, and hybrid material systems, particularly those utilising industrial by-products to support circular economy objectives. Overall, this work highlights recent research findings, industrial opportunities, and remaining challenges related to fire performance, machinability, and large-scale industrial adoption. These findings reinforce the strategic role of geopolymers as next-generation materials for resilient, low-carbon, and high-performance manufacturing applications.