Dr. Zunaida Zakaria (Project Coordinator)
Dr. Zunaida Zakaria (Project Coordinator)
Dr. Zunaida Zakaria is an MSCA-Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Malta, specializing in polymer engineering and sustainable manufacturing. She is currently an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Technology at Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP). Her MSCA-PF project (CPW) focuses on utilizing infrared thermal imaging to analyze the behavior of recycled plastic waste during 3D printing, tackling significant challenges related to sustainability and the circular economy. Dr. Zunaida's research aims to enhance circular manufacturing by improving the performance and dimensional stability of products made from plastic waste. With extensive experience in polymer processing and materials characterization, she is deeply committed to industry collaboration, public outreach, and interdisciplinary research. Through her work with the MSCA, Dr. Zunaida has further developed her expertise in advanced processing technologies, sustainable innovation, and building international research collaborations.
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Prof. Arif Rochman (Project Supervisor 1)
Polymer Engineering Laboratory, Univerisity of Malta
Polymer Design
Polymer Processing
Polymer Testing
Tool/Mould Design and Manufacture
Additive Manufacturing for Rapid Prototyping, Tooling and Manufacturing (RPTM)
Prof. Paul Refalo (Project Co-Supervisor)
Sustainable Manufacturing Laboratory
Resource Efficiency in Industry
Sustainable Manufacturing and Clean Production
Circular Economy
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Energy and Water Management
Sustainable Water Treatment