Elammaran Jayamani

Associate Professor Elammaran Jayamani serves as Associate Dean of External Engagement and Impact within the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Science at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, Malaysia. With 24+ years of academic experience, he drives sustainability-focused research and industry partnerships while maintaining active teaching responsibilities in mechanical engineering disciplines.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Materials and Process (University Malaysia Sarawak)
• M.Tech in Energy Technology (Puducherry Technological University, India)
• B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering (University of Madras, India)
• Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (Higher Education) (Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne)

Research focuses on sustainable materials innovation, particularly polymer composites derived from agricultural waste (sago, banana fibers, rose petals), with applications in marine coatings, electromagnetic shielding, and renewable energy systems. His thermo-fluids expertise supports energy sustainability projects including hydrogen-based hybrid systems for rural electrification. Recent work shows increasing sophistication in nanofiller integration and dielectric property manipulation for advanced applications.

Publications from 2023-2025 demonstrate strong output in high-impact Q1 journals, with thematic evolution toward circular economy solutions and Southeast Asia-specific sustainability challenges. Key trends include microwave-assisted composite processing, bio-based plasticizer development, and acoustic/mechanical property optimization for net-zero applications.

Scientific recognition includes:

• 5 Best Paper Awards (2016-2025) at international conferences
• 4 Best Presentation Awards (2017-2021)
• Consistent Q1 journal publications with impact factors up to 16.3

Actively mentors postgraduate researchers through two internal grants focused on sago waste valorization and fuel cell catalysts. His industry-engaged approach emphasizes practical sustainability solutions for Malaysian contexts, with student training prioritizing hands-on materials characterization and industry collaboration. Professional memberships include Chartered Engineer (MIMechE UK), IntPE UK, and Board of Engineers Malaysia registration.

While no dedicated laboratory is specified, his research group operates within Swinburne Sarawak's engineering facilities, leveraging partnerships for advanced materials testing. Current work expands into hydrogen energy systems and biobased electromagnetic shielding solutions, aligning with Malaysia's National Energy Transition Roadmap.