Dr. Murniyati Ahmad Mahtar | Graphene enhanced composites Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Murniyati Ahmad Mahtar , PETROLIAM NASIONAL BERHAD (PETRONAS) , Malaysia

Dr. Murniyati Ahmad Mahtar is a research-oriented materials engineer with over thirteen years of experience in developing new composite materials, product development, material characterization, testing, and experimental data analysis. Her expertise spans composites, polymers, and graphene materials. She is well-versed in international materials testing standards such as ISO and ASTM and has extensive experience using ANSYS simulation and CAD software to optimize product design and testing.

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Skills and Abilities

🌐 Materials Analysis Techniques: Proficient in microscopy, thermal analysis, dynamic mechanical analysis, and spectroscopy techniques, including TGA, DMA, SEM, and Raman.
📐 Composites Knowledge: Deep understanding of composites materials properties, characteristics, and manufacturing methods.
🔧 Mechanical Testing: Skilled in using mechanical test equipment and instruments for dynamic and static long-term testing (creep and fatigue) on composite materials.
✍️ Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Professional Experience

📅 Nov 2013 – Present

Petronas Research Sdn. Bhd.

Researcher (Specialty Chemicals Technology and Circular Economy department)
- 🌟 Development of Lignin-Based Electrospun Carbon Fibers for Medical Applications (2022-present)
  - Developed project proposals and plans.
  - Led formulation, production, optimization, characterization, and performance testing of lignin-based carbon nanofibers.
  - Spearheaded electrochemical biosensor development and device performance evaluation.
Researcher (Advanced Materials department)
- 🌟 Graphene-enhanced Structural Composites (2018-present)
  - Developed new formulations of glass and carbon fiber-reinforced nanocomposite materials.
  - Assisted in commercializing nanocomposite materials for car manufacturing.
  - Innovated a cost-effective graphene formulation, reducing material costs by 300%.
- 🌟 Barrier Materials for Corrosion Resistance (2017-2018)
  - Formulated and fabricated graphene PU polymer films and tested permeability.
- 🌟 Graphene for Lubricants (2017-2018)
  - Selected nano additives and conducted tribology tests.
- 🌟 Spring-in Project (2017)
  - Conducted preliminary studies and material testing.
- 🌟 Graphene-based Composites for Pipeline Liner and Coatings (2016-2017)
  - Fabricated test specimens and tested film permeability.
- 🌟 High-temperature Composite Repair System (2015-2016)
  - Selected resin for high-temperature applications and fabricated specimens.
- 🌟 Composite Riser Clamp (2014-2015)
  - Designed test methods and fixtures for mechanical testing.
- 🌟 Long-term Weathering Test on Composite Sandwich Panel (2013-2014)
  - Conducted long-term weathering tests and analyzed degradation mechanisms.

📅 June 2013 – Sep 2013

ProEight Engineering

Research and Development Engineer (R&D)
- Designed dry gas seal faces and supervised fabrication.

📅 June 2008 – Aug 2011

ProEight Engineering

Research and Development Engineer (R&D)
- Developed new mechanical seal products and improved existing ones.
- Designed and supervised the fabrication of a static air tester.
- Conducted various analyses using ANSYS software.

Education

🎓 2018-2021 The University of Manchester, UK
- PhD in Materials (Graphene-Enhanced Structural Composites)
🎓 2011-2012 University of Nottingham, UK
- MSc in Engineering Materials Failure and Analysis
🎓 2004-2008 University of Technology Malaysia
- BEng Mechanical Engineering
🎓 2003-2004 Kedah Matriculation College, Malaysia
- Matriculation Certificate in Physical Science

Other Skills

💻 Computer Skills: MS Office, Adobe Photoshop CS5
🛠️ Engineering Software: ANSYS 12.0, Autodesk Inventor, MSC.Nastran, MSC.Patran, MATLAB, 3D Studio Max
🌐 Languages: Fluent in Malay and English