Nanomaterials Research Centre (NRC)

About

The Nanomaterials Research Centre (NRC), Universiti Malaysia Sabah, was established on 4th October 2024 with the objective of advancing research and innovation in nanomaterials and sustainable engineering and industrial applications.

NRC is supported by a team of researchers and academic from various faculties and research institutes within UMS. The centre focuses on multidisciplinary research areas including nanomaterials synthesis, water and water resources, and sustainable construction, aiming to support technological advancement and sustainability initiatives.

Research Focus

  1. Production and synthesis of nanomaterials

  2. Application of Nanomaterials in Sustaining Engineering
    • Water and Water Resource
    • Construction Materials
    • Internet of Things (IoT)

Projects

  1. Development of Advanced Filtration Techniques for High-Quality Drinking Water Production and Commercialization (2024, Ongoing)

  2. Seminar Rangkaian Makmal Nanoteknologi Kebangsaan (RMNK) (2005, Completed).

  3. Development of Sustainable Hatchery Living Lab for Translational Engagement in Klias, Sabah (2026, Ongoing).

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Book Publication

  1. Cutting-Edge Advances in Nanofibers and Fibers: Shaping Future Applications (IGI Global) (2025, Link)

  2. Sustainable Construction with Waste Materials: Technologies and Applications (Wiley) (2026, Ongoing).

MOU/MOA/LOI

  1. Drilltech Engineering Sdn. Bhd.

Contact Us

Address:

Nanomaterials Research Centre (NMRC)

Level 2, Blok A, Faculty of Engineering

88400, Jalan UMS, Kota Kinabalu

Sabah.

Facebook:

UMS Nanomterials Research Centre (NRC)

Instagram:

@umsnano

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Researcher

Research Groups

  1. Membrane and Nanomaterials Technology (MNT) Research Lab
    (Leader: Dr. Chiam Chel Ken)
  2. Nanotechnology Cementitious Materials Research Lab
    (Leader: Dr. Sheikh Mohd Iqbal S. Zainal Abidin)