Md Bazlul Mobin Siddique

Dr. Md Bazlul Mobin Siddique serves as Lecturer and Head of the Department of Science within Swinburne University of Technology's Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Science in Sarawak. He joined the institution in September 2013 following postdoctoral work at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

His academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Chemistry
• Master of Science in Chemistry
• PhD in Industrial Technology from Universiti Sains Malaysia (2012)

Dr. Siddique's research integrates polymer science with sustainable applications through:

• Hydrogel and polymeric adsorbent development
• Supercritical fluid extraction for environmental remediation
• Nanoencapsulation systems for functional foods
• Fats and oils modification technologies

His work emphasizes practical solutions for agricultural waste valorization and sustainable material production.

Research achievements include:

• SUTS Top Down StraDG Grant (2014) for cellulose nanofiber extraction from banana waste
• Two FRGS grants (2020) focused on wood-polymer composites and hydrophobicity enhancement

Professional recognition:

• Best Paper Award at EURECA 2019
• Silver Award at ICIET 2018
• INATEX Award at UTM 2012

As a registered Professional Technologist (MBOT), he actively mentors research students and maintains industry-relevant research directions in sustainable materials. Prospective graduate students may contact him directly regarding research opportunities in his specialty areas.