About the Project:

This project aims to identify sources and distributions of non-biological contaminants found in Tioman Island by spectroscopy and chromatography method; Towards contaminants Spectral Library on environmental compounds combined with chemometric. The researcher will be supervised by a team with expertise in Polymer Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Chromatography, Environment, Forensic, Computer Science and Maritime Criminal Investigation Division.

Main Supervisor: Dr Mohd Rashidi Abdull Manap

Faculty: Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor MALAYSIA.

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Sampling requirements:

For the sampling activity, i am expecting either a technology transfer or sampling methodologies from your previous research.

Entry Requirements:

You should hold or expect to hold a degree in a chemistry, forensic or equivalent subject. A Masters degree or prior research experience would be advantageous. Good English communication skills (oral and written). Please see post shorturl.at/bfwZ4 for more details about the project and the application process and email Rashidi (email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) if you are interested in applying for the project or have any questions about the project or the application process.

Funding note:

This is a self-funded MSc/PhD project; applicants will be expected to pay their own fees or have a suitable source of third-party funding. A bench fee will be applied to this project, in addition to the tuition fees. However, an invited researcher (Professor or Research Attachment) will have partial financial support for 2023@2024.

For the non funded participants, details of the sampling cost will be prepared in USD/person. International Return Flights, Travel Insurance and Visa are not included.

Apply now:

https://sgs.upm.edu.my/prospective_students-2964

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