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Vice Chancellor's Profile

Yang Berbahagia Ts. Dato' Prof. Dr. Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal

The Vice Chancellor of UniMAP

Biography in Brief
Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal

Y. Bhg. Dato' Professor Ts Dr. Zul Azhar who was born in Taiping, Perak received his secondary education at the Malay College, Kuala Kangsar (MCKK). He obtained his Bachelor's and Masters degrees in Physics from Western Michigan University in 1985 and 1987 respectively.

He then served at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) before pursuing his doctorate (PhD) at the University of Liverpool in Materials Engineering, specialising in Fabrication and Characterisation of Electronic Materials. Then, he continued his services at USM until UniMAP (then KUKUM) was established in 2002.

At UniMAP, Dato’ Prof. Dr Zul Azhar was appointed the Dean of the School of Microelectronic Engineering until 2006. Subsequently he was entrusted with the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation) for a period of 3 years.

In 2011, he was appointed the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & International). When the term of appointment of the former UniMAP Vice Chancellor came to a close in February 2016, Dato’ Prof. Dr. Zul Azhar was mandated to carry out the duties of the Vice Chancellor, pending the appointment of a new one.

YBhg. Dato’ Prof. Dr. Zul Azhar's experience in institutional management and administration makes him the perfect candidate to lead UniMAP to greater heights.

 

VC Publications

  Proceedings - National
1. Z. Jamal & P. J. Goodhew, TEM Studies of Impurity Induced Defects in GaAs Based Materials, Proceedings of the 3rd Scientific Conference of the Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia, USM, Penang (1993)
2. Z. Jamal, Defect Studies in Expitaxial GaAs Layers Using A Large – Area TEM Technique, Proceedings of the 4th Scientific Conference of the Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia, UKM, Bangi (1994)
3.  Z. Jamal , Structural Studies of a a GaAs-AlGaAs Superlattice Grown on Top of a Heavily C-Doped GaAs, Proceedings of the 5th Scientific Conference of the Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia, Rubber Research Institute – RRI, Sg. Buloh, pp. 22 – 24 (1995)
4.  R. Zainon, Z. Jamal, K. Ibrahim & J. Kassim, The Study of the Effects on Certain Cleanroom Conditions on the Amount of Particles, Temperature, Humidity and Air Velocity (in Malay), Proceedings of the National Physics Symposium – PERFIK’96, USM & Malaysian Institute of Physics, Penang, pp. 154 – 158 (1996)
5.  R. Zainon & Z. Jamal, Effect of Varying the NH4OH Ratio in the RCA Standard Cleaning Solution (in Malay), Proceedings of the 13th Regional Conference of Solid State Science, UTM, Johor Bahru (1996)
6. Ahmad Kamal Ariffin, Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal & Kamarulazizi Ibrahim, Characteristics of the Nickel-Aluminium Silicide Schottky Diodes (in Malay), Proceedings of KIND ’98 – Seminar Kimia & Industri, USM, P. Pinang (1998)
7.  Z. Jamal, TEM Characterization of Diamond-shaped Defects in Heavily PDoped GaAs Epilayers Grown on (100) GaAs Substrates, Proceedings of the 8th Scientific Conference of the Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia, Genting (1999)
8.  N. Abdul Hamid, N. F. I. Muhammad, Z. Hassan, Z. Jamal, A. Abdul Aziz, K. Ibrahim & M. R. Hashim, Scanning Electron Microscopy & XRD Studies of Cobalt Silicide Films, Proceedings of the 9th Scientific Conference of the Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia, Kota Bahru (2000)
9.  A. Abdul Aziz, Z. Hassan , Z. Jamal, N. Abdul Hamid, Cobalt Silicides Ohmic Contact: Microscopic & Resistivity Investigations, National Seminar on Advanced Materials Development in Malaysia, UTM, Johor Bahru, pp139-143 (2001)
10.  C. O. Lim, Z. Jamal, A. Abdul Aziz & Z. Hassan, Study of Titanium Cap Cobalt Silicide and a Thin Titanium Interlayer-Titanium Cap Cobalt Silicide, Proceedings of the National Conference on Physics (FERFIK) pp 230-232 (2002) - Submitted to Journal Fizik Malaysia
11.  U. Hashim, N. Idris, Y. Wahab, Z. Jamal, M. K. Md Arshad, Z. Sauli, M. N. Mohd Noor, N. Abd Hamid & R. Che Ismail, Microelectronics Engineering Curriculum Development for Undergraduate Study, Proceedings of the IEEE National Symposium on Microelectronics, Perlis, pp. 252-258 (2003)
12  N. Idris, O. Sidek & Z. Jamal, A 8 bits x 8 bits Constant Coefficient Multiplier, Proceedings of The XX Regional Conference on Solid State Science and Technology, Lumut (2003)
13.  Z. Jamal & S. Taking, Techniques in Integrated Circuit (IC) Failure Analysis, Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia (EMSM) 13th Scientific Conference - Palm Garden Hotel, Putrajaya, Invited Paper - 2nd Plenary Session (2004)
14.  S. N. Mohammad Bajuri, M. N. Md Nor, N. H. Abdul Halim, U. Hashim & Z. Jamal, Electron Beam Lithography Based Scanning Electron Microscope Technique for Nanostructure Formation at KUKUM Micro Fabrication Cleanroom, Proceedings of The XXII Regional Conference on Solid State Science and Technology, Kuantan (2005)
15.  N. H. Abdul Halim, U. Hashim, S. N. Mohammad Bajuri, M. N. Md Nor & Z. Jamal, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Based Electron Beam Lithography Technique for MOS Transistor Fabrication in KUKUM, Proceedings of The XXII Regional Conference on Solid State Science and Technology, Kuantan (2005)
16.  N. H. Abdul Halim, U. Hashim & Z. Jamal, Mask Design for 0.25μm MOS Transistor Fabrication, Proceedings of the Annual Fundamental Science Seminar 2005, UTM, Johor Baharu (2005)
17.  M. K. Arshad, U. Hashim, Z. Jamal, H. Aris, F. Abu Bakar, K. C. Phang, Decapsulation of Semiconductor Plastic Packages: Concentrated Versus Fuming HNO3, Proceedings of the IEEE National Symposium on Microelectronics, Kuching, Sarawak (2005)
18.  Irzaman, Z. Jamal & M. Barmawi, Crystallography and Surface Morphology of Ta2O5 Doped PbZr0.52Ti0.48TiO3 (PTZT) Thin Films, Proceedings of the 14th Scientific Conference of the Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia, Pulau Pinang (2005)
19.  R. Che Ismail, Z. Jamal, N. Idris, S. Taking, R. Hussin, A. Kamaruddin & F. Abu Bakar, A 8-Bit Risc Processor Design in a Digital IC Design Course, Prosiding Seminar Kebangsaan Sains, Teknologi dan Sains Sosial 2006, UiTM, Kuantan (2006)
20.  Irzaman, S. Nurhasanah & Z. Jamal, Effects of Composition and Particle Size of Crystallization on Physical Properties of Java’s Marble Composite, Prosiding Seminar Kebangsaan Sains, Teknologi dan Sains Sosial 2006, UiTM, Kuantan (2006)
21.  Irzaman, S. N. Jusoh, S. Taking, Z. Jamal & M. A. Idris, Effect of Annealing Low Temperature for the Growth of Gallium and Tantalum Doped Ba0.5Sr0.5TiO3 Thin Film, Surface Roughness and Grain Size Characterization , Proceedings of the Annual Fundamental Science Seminar 2006, UTM, Johor Baharu (2006)
22.  S. Taking, Z. Jamal, N. Sabani, M. A. Idris & Irzaman, Atomic Force Microscopy Nanoscale Study of Aluminium Thin Film on Si(100) Substrate, Proceedings of the 15th Scientific Conference of the Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia, Terengganu (2006)
23.  N. Sabani, S. Taking, Z. Jamal, M. A. Idris & Irzaman, The Morphology of Layer-by-layer Films of Ba0.5Sr0.5TiO3 / Tantalum Doped Ba0.5Sr0.5TiO3 (BST/BTST) Studied by Atomic Force Microscopy, Proceedings of the 15th Scientific Conference of the Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia, Terengganu (2006)
24.  N. H. Abdul Halim, U. Hashim, Z. Jamal & M. N. Md Nor, MOSFET Process Technology and Device Development for Teaching Microelectronic Engineering Undergraduate Programme, Prosiding Persidangan Teknologi Pendidikan Malaysia ke 19 – PTPM , Langkawi (2006)
25.  Sutikno, U. Hashim & Z. Jamal, Periodicity of Coulomb Blockade Oscillation in Single Electron Transistor, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Science and Its Applications in Industry – SSASI, Melaka (2006)
26.  Sutikno, U. Hashim & Z. Jamal, Development of Single Electron Transistor in Viewpoint of Design and Fabrication Technology, Proceedings of the National Technical Postgraduate Symposium – TECHPOS, University Malaya (2006)
27.  M. N. Zulkifli, Z. Jamal, G. A. Quadir & U. Hashim, Thermal Cycling Analysis of SnAgCu and SnPb Solder Joints Reliability, Proceedings of MUCET 2008 – Malaysian Universities Conference on Engineering & Technology, UniMAP, Vol. 1, pp 26-31 (2008)
28.  D. N. Rohadiana, Z. Jamal, F. Md Bari & J.B Shamsul, Characterization of Ni0.5LiXZn(0.5-X)Fe2O4 Synthesized by Co-Precipitation Method, Proceedings of the 2010 Malaysian Metallurgical Conference - MMC (2010)
  Proceedings - International
 29. Z. Jamal & P. J. Goodhew, Examination of C Diffusion Mechanism in GaAs- AlGaAs Superlattices, Proceeding of the 1st International Conference on the Recent Advances in Materials and Mineral Resources, USM, Penang (1994) ISBN938-9700-24-3, pp. 88-96
30.  S. Salleh, K. Ibrahim & Z. Jamal, A Study of the Crystallization of Amorphous Si Prepared by Vacuum Evaporation Tech., Proc. 1st Asian CV – Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal 10 Conf. on X-rays & Related Tech. USM & MINT, Ipoh (1996) ISBN983- 9700-40-5, pp. 213 – 216
31.  Z. Mohd. Zain, Z. Jamal & A. N. Abdul Ghani, Engineers Write & Reflect: An Experience in the Use of Work Logs in Undergraduate Engineering Education, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Engineering Education – AEESEAP’97: Challenges and Goals for Eng. Education in the 21st Century, Manila, Phillipines (1997) pp. K3. 1-3.8
32.  M. Yeow & Z. Jamal, Analysis of TS-AlGaAs Light Emitting Diodes Using SEM, Proceedings of the 1st ASEAN Electron Microscopy Conference, UTM, Johor Baharu (1997) pp. 201-202
33. L. B. Hussain, Z. Jamal & S. Benddad, Structural Study of Aluminide Nickel Ovelayed Al-ZrO2, Proceedings of the 1st ASEAN Electron Microscopy Conference, UTM, Johor Baharu (1997) pp. 155 – 161
34.  C. O. Lim, Z. Jamal, A. Abdul Aziz & Z. Hassan, Comparison between a Ti Cap Cobalt Silicide to a Plashed Ti-Ti Cap Cobalt Silicide, Proceedings of the International Conference on Semiconductor Electronics – ICSE 2002, IEEE Malaysia Chapter, Penang (2002) pp. 329 – 332
35.  F. K. Yam, Z. Hassan, Z. Jamal, A. Abdul Aziz & M. E. Kordesh, A Comparative Study of the Characteristics of GaN Films Grown by MOCVD, Proceedings of the International Conference on Semiconductor Electronics – ICSE 2002, IEEE Malaysia Chapter, Penang (2002) pp. 353 – 356
36.  Z. Hassan, M. J. Abdullah, C. T. Chuah, F. K. Yam & Z. Jamal, Investigations of GaN Films grown at Low Temperatures for Electronic Applications, 8th International Conference – New Diamond Science and Tech., Melbourne, Australia (2002)
37.  Y. Wahab, A. Md Shakaff, Z. Jamal, Z. Mohd Zain, R. Abdul Razak & U. Hashim, A New Microelectronic Engineering Degree Curriculum in KUKUM, Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Education – AEESEAP’03, Universiti Malaya, pp 143-148 (2003)
38.  Z. Mohd Zain & Z. Jamal, Assuring Quality in a Start-Up University, Proceedings of the ASAIHL Seminar, Jakarta, Indonesia (2003)
39.  C. O. Lim, Z. Jamal, A. Abdul Aziz & Z. Hassan, Effects of Cobalt Silicidation with the presence of a Thin Titanium Interlayer, International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies – ICMAT’2003, Singapore (2003)
40.  Z. Mohd` Zain, Z. Jamal & A. Y. Md Shakaff, Educational Collaborations with Thai Universities : The Case of KUKUM, Proceedings of the International Conference on International Collaborations on Education: Perspective and Strategies, August, Hatyai, Thailand (2004)
41.  S. A. Abdul Shukur, Z. Jamal & K. Kohlhof, Microsensor- Based Comfort System: The Fundamental Algorithm, ICMN 2006, Proceedings of the International Conference on MEMS and Nanotechnology – ICMN 2006, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa (2006)
42. Sutikno, U. Hashim & Z. Jamal, Requirements for Design and Fabrication of Silicon Single Electron Transistors Based on Its Applications, ICMN 2006, Proceedings of the International Conference on MEMS and Nanotechnology – ICMN 2006, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa (2006)
43.  Irzaman, S. Taking, Z. Jamal, J. Adnan & M. A. Idris, Surface Roughness and Grain Size Characterization of Gallium and Tantalum Doped Ba0.5Sr0.5TiO3 Thin Film Using Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), Proceedings of the International Conference on Solid State Science & Technology – ICSST 2006, Terengganu – Invited Paper (2006)
44.  Y. S. Cheong, B. S. Ko, M. J. Manaf, K. I. Abdul Wahab & Z. Jamal, Verifying Smallest Contact Hole Printing Using Conventional Illumination Method on Binary Mask, Proceedings of the International Conference on Electronic Manufacturing Technology – IEMT 2006, IEEE, Kuala Lumpur (2006)
45.  Y. S. Cheong, B. S. Ko, M. J. Manaf, K. I. Abdul Wahab & Z. Jamal, Contact Hole Printing in Binary Mask by FLEX Technique, Proceedings of the International Conference on Semiconductor Electronics – ICSE 2006, IEEE Malaysia Chapter, Kuala Lumpur (2006)
46.  Z. Jamal, Sobri, Irzaman & M. Barmawi, Lattice Constants Analysis of Ba0.5Sr0.5TiO3 Ceramic for x = 0.3; 0.5 and 0.7 by Delphi Program, Proceedings of the International Conference on X-Ray and Related Techniques in Research and Industry – ACXRI 2006, MINT, Kuala Lumpur (2006)
47.  Irzaman, Z. Jamal, Sobri, Irzaman D. Kurnia & M. Barmawi, Microstrain, Particle Size and Lattice Constant of CaCO3 Ceramic by Rietveld Analysis Constants Analysis, Proceedings of the International Conference on XRay and Related Techniques in Research and Industry – ACXRI 2006, MINT, Kuala Lumpur (2006)
48.  Z. Jamal & A. Bahari, A Study of KUKUM as an Agent and Role Model in Disaster Management vis-a vis the Malaysian Mechanism of Disaster Management, Proceedings of the Symposium on the Future Role of ASAIHL in the 21st Century and Conference on Disaster Management Through Regional Cooperation, Jakarta, Indonesia (2006)
49.  Z. Jamal & P. Poopalan, Microelectronics and Microelectronics Processing: Towards Miniaturization of Bio-Technology Sensors, Proceedings of the international Conference on Mathematics and Natural Sciences – ICMNS 2006, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia – Invited Speaker (2006)
50.  Irzaman, S. Taking, Z. Jamal, N. Sabani & M. A. Idris, Atomic Force Microscopy Nanoscale Study of Ga and Ta Doped Ba0.5Sr0.5TiO3 Thin Film on p-Si (100) Substrate, Proceedings of the international Conference on Mathematics and Natural Sciences – ICMNS 2006, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia (2006)
51.  U. Hashim, Sutikno & Z. Jamal, Negative Tone Photoresist Optimization of Dot of Single Electron Transistor (SET) Fabrication, Proceedings of the international Conference on Mathematics and Natural Sciences – ICMNS 2006, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia (2006)
52.  F. S. Arsyad, A. Subagio, H. Sutanto, P. Arifin, M. Budiman, M. Barmawi, I. Hussein & Z. Jamal, Growth of GaN Quantum Dots Using [(C2H5)4]Si by Plasma Assisted MOCVD, Proceedings of the International Conference on Nanoscience & Technology – ICONN 2006, Brisbane, Australia, pp 116 – 118 (2006)
53.  Y. Wahab, A. Md Shakaff, Z. Sauli, U. Hashim, Z. Jamal & Z. Mohd Zain A Practical-Oriented Industry Relevant Teaching of Microelectronic Engineering In Malaysia: A Complete First Cycle Experience, Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Engineering Education, San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA, M4J 9-13(2006)
54.  S. A. Abdul Shukur, K. Kohlhof & Z. Jamal, Development of a PMV-based Thermal Comfort Modeling, Proceedings of the 18th IASTED International Conference: Modeling and Simulation, Acta Press, Montreal Canada (2007) pp 670 – 675
55.  U. Hashim, Sutikno & Z. Jamal, Designing of Masks for Quantum Dot Single Electron Transistor Fabrication Using E-beam Nanolithography, NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show - NSTI Nanotech 2007, Technical Proceedings (2007) Vol. 4, pp. 434 – 437
56.  Irzaman, Z. Jamal & N. Sabani, Atomic Force Microscopy Nanoscale Study of Al Thin Film on Si (100) Substrate, Prosiding Seminar National Sains, Institut Pertanian Bogor, Indonesia (2008) pp 198 – 201
57.  N. M. Ahmed, Z. Sauli, U. Hashim & Z. Jamal, Electrode Design and Planar Uniformity of Anodically Etched Small Area Porous Silicon, International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology - 2008. AIP Conference Proceedings (2009) Vol. 1136, pp. 161-165
58.  A. A. Saif, Z. Jamal, Z. Sauli & P. Poopalan, Fabrication and Electrical Characterization of Ferroelectric Al/BaxSr1-xTiO3/Pt/SiO2/Si Configuration for FeFET Applications, Proceedings of World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (2011), Vol. 81, pp. 14 – 17
59.  A. A. Saif, Z. Jamal, Z. Sauli & P. Poopalan, Influence of the Gate Thickness on the Memory Behavior of MFIS-FETs, Proceedings of IEEE Regional Symposium on Micro & Nanoelectronics - RSM (2011), pp. 1 – 5
60.   D. N. Rohadiana, Z. Jamal, S. B. Jamaludin, M. F. Bari, M. F. Malek & C. E. Meng, Structural, Magnetic and Microwave Absorption Characteristics of Ni 0.5LixZn(0.5-x)Fe2O4 Nano-particles Prepared by Co-precipitation Method (2011) AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1415, pp. 144 – 147
   Journal - National
61.  L. B. Hussain, C. L. Chuan & Z. Jamal, Upgrading of Al-ZrO2 Alloy by Aluminide Nickel Layer, Journal of Physical Science (1999) Volume 10, pp. 43 – 53
62.  Z. Jamal, K. Ibrahim, A. Mahmood, C. Abdul Hamid, A. Abdul Aziz, Z. Hassan & M. R. Hashim, Study of the Growth Kinetics of Nickel Silicide Films, Journal of Borneo Sci. & Prosiding Seminar Fizik 2000, Univ. Malaysia Sabah (2000)
63.  F. K. Yam, Z. Jamal, Z. Hassan & A. Abdul Aziz, Overview of Structural Defects in Gallium Nitride Films, Journal of Physical Science (2002) Volume 13, pp. 33 – 52
64.  M. Yeow & Z. Jamal, A Study of Factors Affecting Light Output in TSAlGaAs Light Emitting Diodes, Journal of Industrial Technology (2003) Volume 12(1), pp. 1 – 8
65.  U. Hashim & Z. Jamal, An Undergraduate Micro Fabrication Course at the Northern Malaysia University College of Engineering, Journal of Engineering Research and Education (2004) Volume 1, pp 85 – 96
66.  U. Hashim, Z. Jamal, M. N. Md Nor & N. H. Abdul Halim, Cost Effective Negative Plenum Cleanroom for Microelectronic Engineering Undergraduate Program, Journal of Engineering Research and Education (2005) Volume 2, pp 95 – 102
67. M. K. Arshad, Z. Jamal, H. Aris & F. Abu Bakar, The Study of IC Decapsulation in Semiconductor Plastic Package, Journal of Solid State Science & Technology Letters, Vol 12 No. 1 (Suppl.) (2005) pp19
68.  U. Hashim, Z. Jamal, K. C. Phang, M. N. Nor, N. H. Abdul Halim & H. Abd Razak, Design & Construction of Micro Fabrication Cleanroom for Teaching Microelectronic Undergraduate, ELEKTRIKA, UTM (2005) Vol. 8 (2), pp 46-53
  Journal - International
69. Z. Jamal & P. J. Goodhew, Measurement of Treading Dislocation Density in GaAs Substrates Using a Large Area TEM Technique, EMAG – Elec. Micros & Analysis Group, Ins. Of Phys., Ed. F. J. Humphreys, UK (1991) Vol. 119 (2), pp. 229-232
70.  Y. R. Xing, Z. Jamal, T.B. Joyce, T. J. Bullough, C. J. Kiely & P. J. Goodhew, Growth of High Quality GaAs on HF-Etched Silicon (001) by Chemical Beam Epitaxy, Applied Physics Letters, USA (1993) Vol. 62 (14), pp. 1653 – 1655 (Impact Factor: 3.554)
71.  Z. Jamal & P. J. Goodhew, Disordering of Short Period GaAs-AlGaAs Superlattices by C Diffusion, Mat Res. Soc., MRS publi., USA (1993) Volume 282, pp. 145 – 150
72.  Z. Jamal & P. J. Goodhew, Interdiffusion Enhancement in AlGaAs/GaAs Superlattices in the Presence of C, Mat. Res. Soc., MRS publi., USA (1994) Vol. 319, pp. 105 – 110
73.  Z. Jamal & P. J. Goodhew, TEM Studies of Impurity Induced Defects In GaAs Grown by CBE, Mat. Res. Soc., MRS public., USA (1994) Vol. 319, pp. 117 – 122
74.  A. Abdul Aziz, C. O. Lim, Z. Hassan & Z. Jamal, CoSi2 Formation with a Thin Ti Interlayer-Ti Capping Layer & Ti Capping Layer, Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Applied Physics (2005) 1st Edition, Ed. A. Méndez-Vilas, Elsevier, pp 337-341
75.  U. Hashim, Sutikno, Z. Jamal, Optimization of Negative Tone E-Beam Resist for Nanolithography, Jurnal MIPA – Matematik dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam, Semarang, Indonesia (2006) Vol. 28 (2), pp 114 – 118
76.  Sutikno, U. Hashim & Z. Jamal, Development of Silicon Single Electron Transistor in Viewpoint of Design and Fabrication Technology, Jurnal Pendidikan Fisika Indonesia, Semarang, Indonesia (2006)
77.  U. Hashim, Z. Jamal, H. C. Liew, A. Yew & S. Kahar, An Undergraduate Microchip Fabrication Facility in Malaysia, IAQ Technology International, Technical Report Series, www.iaqtechnology.com.my (2007)
78.  Sutikno, U. Hashim & Z. Jamal, A Systematic Dry Etching Process for Profile Control of Quantum Dots and Nanoconstrictions, Microelectronics Journal (2007) Elsevier, Vol. 38 (8-9), pp. 823 – 827 (Impact Factor: 0.778)
79.  Sutikno, U. Hashim & Z. Jamal, Nano Patterning of Cone Dots and Nano Constrictions of Negative E-beam Resist for Single Electron Transistor Fabrication, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (2007) Springer, Vol. 18 (12), pp. 1191-1195 (Impact Factor: 1.029)
80.  Sutikno, U. Hashim & Z. Jamal, Fabrication and Characterization of Si Quantum Dots and SiO2 Tunnel Barriers Grown by a Controlled Oxidation Process, Nanotechnology (2008) Institute of Physics UK, Vol. 19 (7), Ref 075302 (Impact Factor: 3.137)
81.  Sutikno, U. Hashim & Z. Jamal, A Simple Oxidation Technique for Quantum Dot Dimension Shrinkage and Tunnel Barriers Generation, Microelectronics Journal (2008) Elsevier, Vol. 39 (5), pp. 727 – 73 (Impact Factor: 0.778)
82.  Sutikno, U. Hashim & Z. Jamal, Preliminary Studies of Nanomarks Fabrication for Nanomultilayers Alignment Using Scanning Electron Microscopy, Jurnal Nanosains & Nanoteknologi (2008) Indonesia, Vol. 1 No. 2, pp. 58 – 62
83.  Budi Mulyanti, A. Subagio, F. S. Arsyad, P. Arifin, M. Budiman, M. Barmawi, I. Hussein, Z. Jamal & U. Hashim, Effect of Growth Temperature and Mn Incorporation on GaN:Mn Thin Films Grown by Plasma Assisted MOCVD, ITB Journal of Science (2008) Indonesia, Vol. 40A (2), pp. 97 – 108
84.  N. M. Ahmed, Z. Sauli, U. Hashim & Z. Jamal, Nano-silver Microcavity Enhanced UV GaN Light Emitter, International Journal of Nanomanufacturing (2009) Inderscience, Vol. 4 (1-4), pp. 26 - 33
85.  Irzaman, H. Darmasetiawan, H. Hardhienata, M. Hikam, P. Arifin, S. N. Jusoh, S. Taking, Z. Jamal & M. A. Idris, Surface Roughness and Grain Size Characterization of Annealing Temperature Effect for Growth Gallium and Tantalum Doped Ba0.5Sr0.5TiO3 Thin Film, Atom Indonesia (2009) Indonesia, Vol. 35 (1), pp. 57 – 67
86. M. N. Zulkifli, Z. Jamal & G. Abdul Quadir, Temperature Cycling Analysis for Ball Grid Array Package Using Finite Element Analysis, Microelectronics International (2011) Emerald, Vol. 28 (1), pp. 17 – 28 (Impact Factor: 0.588)
87.  A. A. Saif, Z. Jamal, Z. Sauli & P. Poopalan, Frequency Dependent Electrical Properties of Ferroelectric Ba0.8Sr0.2TiO3 Thin Film, Materials Science – Medžiagotyra (2011) Vol. 17 (2), pp. 186 – 190 (Impact Factor: 0.409)
88.  D. N. Rohadiana, Z. Jamal, J. B. Shamsul, F. Md Bari & J. Adnan, Structural & Magnetic Characterizations of LiNiZn Ferrites Synthesized by Co-Precipitation Method, Journal of Materials Science & Technology (2011) Elsevier, Vol. 27 (11), pp. 991 – 995 (Impact Factor: 0.828)
89.  A. A. Saif, Z. Jamal & P. Poopalan, Effect of the Chemical Composition at the Memory Behavior of Al/BST/SiO2/Si-gate-FET Structure (2011) Applied Nanoscience, Vol. 1 (3), pp 157 – 162
90.  A. A. Saif, Z. Jamal & P. Poopalan, Influence of the Grain Size on the Conduction Mechanism of Barium Strontium Titanate Thin Films (2011) Z. Naturforsch, Vol. 66a, pp. 784 – 790 (Impact Factor: 0.933)
91.  R. A. M. Osman, M. S. Idris, Z. Jamal, S. Taking, S. N. Sabki, P. Poopalan, M. N. Norizan & I. S Mohamad, Ferroelectric and Relaxor Ferroelectric to Paralectric Transition Based on Lead Magnesium Niobate (PMN) Materials (2013) Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 795, pp. 658 – 663
92.  T. Q. Tan, S. P. Soo, A. Rahmat, J. B. Shamsul, R. A. M. Osman, Z. Jamal & M. S. Idris, A Brief Review of Layered Rock Salt Cathode Materials for Ion Lithium Batteries (2013) Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 795, pp. 245 – 250
93.  M. A. Idris, Z. Jamal, J. B. Jamaludin, N. Nafarizal, A. K. Othman, M. Z. Sahdan, M. P. Zakaria, M. Ionescu & J. Nowotny, Oxide Semiconductors for Solar to Chemical Energy Conversion: Nanotechnology Approach, Ionics (2014) Springer, Vol. 20 (4), pp. 581 – 592 (Impact Factor: 1.674)
94.  A. A. Saif, Z. Jamal & P. Poopalan, Effect of Barium to Strontium on Leakage Current Mechanism of Sol Gel BaxSt1-xTiO3 Thin Films (2014) Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 911, pp 185 – 189
95. . Y. C. The, A. A. Saif, Z. Jamal & P. Poopalan, Microstructure Study on Gd-doped BaTiO3 Sol Gel Multilayer Thin Films Using AFM for Optoelectronics Applications (2014) Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 911, pp 251 – 255
96.  N. A. Llah, S. B. Jamaludin, N. H. A. & Z. Jamal, Synthesis, Microstructure and Hardness of Functionally Graded Hydroxyapatite/CoCr-Mo (F75) Prepared Using Powder Metallurgy (2015) Digest Journal of Nanomaterials and Biostructures, Vol. 10 (3), pp 779-787 (Impact Factor: 0.945)
  Book
97.  Kamarulazizi Ibrahim & Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal (2000) Eksperimen Sains Untuk Sekolah Menengah – Tenaga yang Boleh Diperbaharui, ISBN 983-9501-06-2, AAIBE – Ministry of Energy, Communication and Multimedia Malaysia
98.  Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal - (2007) Mikroskopi Elektron dan Analisis, ISBN 978-983-861-323-1, Editor/Translator for the book ‘Electron Microscopy & Analysis’ by P. J. Goodhew & F. J. Humphreys, Taylor & Francis, 2nd Edition, 1988 - Computerized Translation Unit (UTMK), USM Publisher
99.  Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal (2010) Understanding the Small World : An Insight into the Application of TEM in Characterizing Epitaxial Layers, ISBN 978-967-5415-10-4, Professorial Lecture Series, Penerbit Universiti Malaysia Perlis
  Editorial Work on Book
100.  Proceedings of the Asian Conference on X-rays & Related Techniques, Eds. S. Bhan, Z. A. Ahmad & Z. Jamal, ISBN 983-9700-40-5, USM, Ipoh, Malaysia (1996)
101.  Tenaga yang Boleh Dipengaruhi dan Kecekapan Tenaga, Eds. Kamarulazizi Ibrahim & Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal, ISBN 983-9501-07-0, Centre of Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency - CETREE, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia (2000)
102.  Polisi & Garis Panduan Penyelidikan UniMAP, Advisor – Z. Jamal, UniMAP (2007)
103.  UniMAP Intellectual Property Policy, Advisor – Z. Jamal, UniMAP (2007)
104.  Direktori Instrumen Sains & Teknologi Kejuruteraan UniMAP 2006, Advisor – Z. Jamal, UniMAP (2007)
105.  Produk Penyelidikan: Kreativiti & Inovasi UniMAP, Advisor – Z. Jamal, UniMAP (2008)
106. Direktori Instrumen Sains & Teknologi Kejuruteraan UniMAP 2009, Advisor – Z. Jamal, UniMAP (2009)
  Planned Teaching Module
107. Crystal Growth & Wafer Preparation – by Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal, Lecture Module for Short Course on Semiconductor Fabrication Processes, School of Physics High Technology Courses, USM (April 1998)
108. Film Deposition – by Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal, Lecture Module for Short Course on Semiconductor Fabrication Processes, School of Physics High Technology Courses, USM ( April 1998)
109. Interconnection & Contacts – by Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal, Lecture Module for Short Course on Semiconductor Fabrication Processes, School of Physics High Technology Courses, USM (April 1998)
110. Overview of Lithography Processes – by Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal, Lecture Module for Short Course on Lithography, School of Physics High Technology Courses, USM (July 1998)
111. Developing Resist – by Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal, Lecture Module for Short Course on Lithography, School of Physics High Technology Courses, USM (July 1998)
112. Vacuum Technology – by Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal, Lecture Module for Short Course on Sputtering Technology, School of Physics High Technology Courses, USM (August 1998)
113. Application of Sputtering – by Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal, Lecture Module for Short Course on Sputtering Technology, School of Physics High Technology Courses, USM (August 1998)
114. Metallurgical Microscope – by Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal, Lecture Module for Short Course on Failure Analysis Techniques, School of Physics High Technology Courses, USM (May1998)
115. LED Fabrication Processes – by Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal, Lecture Module for Short Course on Failure Analysis Techniques, School of Physics High Technology Courses, USM (May1998)
  Ad-hoc Teaching Module
116. Crystal Growth & Wafer Preparation – by Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal in Monograph: Tropical College – Semiconductor Fabrication Processes (1994) School of Physics, USM, Editor: Kamarulazizi Ibrahim (USM Main Library – P.U.1, TK7871.85.S741S741)
117. Defects in Light Emitting Diodes – by Z. Jamal, FA lecture module – Hewlett Packard (M) Sdn. Bhd., In – House Seminar, Penang (April 1997)
118. Epitaxy For Integrated Circuits – by Z. Jamal, FA lecture module – Hewlett Packard (M) Sdn. Bhd., In – House Seminar, Penang (April 1997)
  Laboratory Module
119. Determination of Planck’s Constant Value – by Z. Jamal, ZCC 191/192 – Physics Experiments I/II, USM (1999)
120. Semiconductor Process Technology – by U. Hashim, Z. Jamal, Z. Sauli, M. H. Ismail, N. Othman, N. H. Abdul Halim, M. S. Saad, EMT 261 laboratory Module, KUKUM (2006)
121. Reliability & Failure Analysis – by Z. Jamal, S. Taking, P. Poopalan, M. K. Md Arshad, H. Aris, N. H. Abdul Halim, M. N. Md. Nor, F. Abu Bakar, EMT 361 laboratory Module, KUKUM (2006)
  Electronic Module
122. Teaching Aid Website, School of Physics, USM (2000) – www.fizik.usm.my/zulazhar/
123. E-learning Module – Semiconductor Process Technology, KUKUM, Z. Jamal, U. Hashim, Z. Sauli, R. Yusof, H. Aris & M. N. Abdul Halif (2006)
124. . KUKUM E-learning Portal – Lecture Slides for EMT 261/3 - Semiconductor Process Technology (2003/04/05/06)
125. KUKUM E-learning Portal – Lecture Slides for EMT 362/4 – Microelectronic Fabrication (2004/05/06)
126. . KUKUM E-learning Portal – Lecture Slides for EMT 361/3 – Reliability & Failure Analysis (2004/05/06)
  Unpublished Report
127. Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal & Kamarulazizi Ibrahim, Fabrication and Characterization of Metal Silicides (in Malay), (USM Main Library: M_siana/Arkib, 00677376 (1999) – IRPA Short Term Research Grant Report
128. Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal, Zainuriah Hassan, Azlan Abdul Aziz, Md. Roslan Hashim, Kamarulazizi Ibrahim, Noorhisyam Abdul Hamid & Norman Fadhil Idham Muhammad, Sub Micron Technology & System on a Chip: Contacts & Interconnects Process (2000) – Unpublished Report – Long Term IRPA Research Grant with MIMOS Berhad
129. Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal, Uda Hashim, Nur Hamidah Abdul Halim & Mohamad Nuzaihan Md Noor, Design and Construction of the Teaching Fab for Microelectronics Undergraduate Program in the School of Microelectronic Engineering, KUKUM: Project Management Perspective (2004) – Unpublished Report – FRGS, MOSTI
130. Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal, Sanna Taking, Rizalafande Che Ismail & Rihana Yusoff, School of Microelectronic Engineering, Engineering Accreditation Report, Board of Engineers Malaysia (2006) – Unpublished Report Submitted to EAC for Accreditation Evaluation
  Mass Media
131. Z. Zain & Z. Jamal (1996) The Malaysian Technologist, vol. 1/96, p1 (ISO 9000 – The Linch-pin to Organizational Success)
132. Radzi Zainon & Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal (1997) Buletin USM – Kampus Cawangan Perak, Bil. 36, April – July, m/s 16 – 19 (Teknologi Pencucian Wafer Silikon)
133. Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal, Kamarulazizi Ibrahim & Mohd Roslan Hashim (1999) Perantara, USM, Vol. 17 Bil. 6, m/s 16 – 20 ( Epitaksi – Satu Keperluan bagi Penghasilan Peranti Semikonduktor Berprestasi Tinggi)
134. N. Abdul Hamid, N. F. I. Muhammad, Z. Hassan, Z. Jamal, A. Abdul Aziz, K. Ibrahim & M. R. Hashim (2000) MicroSoM – Bulletin of the Electron Microscopy Society of Malaysia, Vol. 3 (3), pp 8 – 10 (Scanning Electron Microscopy & XRD Studies of Cobalt Silicide Films)
135. Yam Fong Kwong, Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal & Zainuriah Hassan (2004) MyKUKUM, VIII Edition, Oct-Dec, pp 14-15 (The Applications of Nitride Semiconductor Materials)
136. Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal (2004) Utusan Malaysia – Tutor: Pendidikan, Ed. Marzita Abdullah (Makmal Teknologi Tinggi – Fokus KUKUM)
137. Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal (2004) Focus- Era Baru Dunia Pelajar SPM – Bil. 38 (Sept), Ed. Nor Faizah Abdul Wahab (KUKUM – Unik dan Berfokus)
138. Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal (July 2006) Berita Harian Newspaper Pull-out, Ed. Shuhana Choo Abdullah – KUKUM 1st Convocation (Penyelidikan Berkualiti dan Bertepatan dengan Kehendak Setempat)
139. B. Mulyanti, A. Subagio, F. S. Arsyad, P. Arifin, M. Budiman, Z. Jamal & U. Hashim (2006) Explore: KUKUM Research & Innovation Bulletin, KUKUM – Issue 2 (Effect of Mn Incorporation on GaN:Mn Thin Films Grown by Plasma Assisted MOCVD)
140. Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal (August 2008) NSTP Newspaper Pull-out, Ed. Mohd Fairuz Osman – UniMAP 3rd Convocation (University Wants to attract Best Students, Educators)

VC Research Grant

1. Investigation of the Tg dan Eg characteristics of Semiconductors and Superconductors, USM Short Term Research Grant, RM 19,300.00, Project Leader: Dr. Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal (Other researchers: Prof. Suraj Bhan & Dr. Zainal Arifin Ahmad) October 1994 – October 1996
2. Fabrication and Characterization of Metal Silicide Contacts, Short Term IRPA, RM 17,500.00, Project Leader: Dr. Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal (Other researcher: Prof. Kamarulazizi Ibrahim) Jan 1998 – July 1999
3. Submicron Technology & System-on-a-chip – Contacts & Interconnects, IRPA , RM 283,000.00, Project Leader: Dr. Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal (Other researchers: Prof. Kamarulazizi Ibrahim, Dr. Roslan Md Hashim, Dr. Zainuriah Hassan & Dr. Azlan Abdul Aziz – with MIMOS) Jun 2000 – May 2001
4. Modeling and Designing State of the Art High Speed SiGe Heterojunction Bipolar Transistors for Telecommunication and Mixed Signal Applications, IRPA, RM 101,550.00, Project Leader: Dr. Roslan Md Hashim (Other researchers: Prof. Kamarulazizi Ibrahim, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Md. Johar Abdullah, Assoc. Prof. Haslan Abu Hassan & Dr. Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal) Oct 2000 – Sept 2002
5. Fabrication of SiGe-based Waveguides and Optical Amplifiers, IRPA, RM 6,308,000.00, Project Leader: Dr. Roslan Md. Hashim (Other researchers: Dr. Azlan Abdul Aziz, Assoc. Prof. Junaidah Osman, Prof. Kamarulazizi Ibrahim, Assoc. Prof. Mat Johar Abdullah, Dr. Zainuriah Hassan & Dr. Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal) Jan 2002 – Dec 2004
6. Material (II-V Nitrides and Organic layers) fabrication and Characterization, IRPA, RM 11,299,914.00, Project Leader Dr. Zainuriah Hassan (Other researchers: Dr. Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal, Assoc. Prof. Haslan Abu Hassan, Prof. Muhammad Salleh, Prof. Muhammad Rasad, Prof. P. J. Goodhew, Prof. M. E. Kordesch) July 2002 – June 2005
7. Design and Construction of the Teaching Fab for Microelectronics Undergraduate Program in the School of Microelectronic Engineering, KUKUM: Project Management Perspective, FRGS, RM 19,500.00, Project Leader: Dr. Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal (Other researcher: Dr. Uda Hashim) November 2003 – November 2004
8. Design and Process Development for Single Electron Transistors (SETs) Fabrication, IRPA, ~RM 2,700,000.00, Project Leader: Assoc. Prof Dr. Uda Hashim (Other researchers: Dr. Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal, Norina Idris, Nur Hamidah Abdul Halim) 2004-2007
9. Fabrication and Characterization of MOS Structure Ba1-xSrxTiO Ferroelectric Material (Fabricated using Chemical Solution Deposition Method (CSD)), FRGS, RM 14,858.86, Project Leader: Dr. Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal (Other researchers: Dr. Irzaman Sulaimen Hussein, Mohd Nazri Abdul Halif, Muhamad Asri Idris, Che Mohd Ruzaidi Ghazali, Mohd Nuzaihan Md Nor & Nur Hamidah Abdul Halim) December 2005 – December 2006
10. Study of Factors in Implementing Depth Profiling Analysis on Semiconductor Materials, KUKUM Research Short Term Grant Scheme, RM 18,286.00, Project Leader: Sanna Taking (Other researchers: Dr. Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal, Dr. Irzaman Suleiman Hussein, Hasnizah Aris, Faizah Abu Bakar & Mohd Fikri Che Husin) February 2006 – February 2007
11. Lanthanide Doped Bismuth Titanade a Promising Candidate for Potential FRAM Application, e-Science Fund 2006-07 Cycle 2, RM 102,000.00, Project Leader: Dr. Srimala Sreekantan (Other researchers: Dr. Ahmad Fauzi Mohd Noor, Dr Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal & Khairunisak) 2008 – 2010
12. Repositioning the Electrical & Electronics Industry in the Northern Corridor Economic Region: A Testing of Porter’s Model Towards Strategic Alliances, FRGS, RM 30,000.00, Project Leader: Ku Amir Ku Daud (Other researchers: Dr Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal , Dr Syed Alwee Aljunid Syed Junid, Suffian Hadi Ayub, Mohammad Rezal Hamzah & Adi Anuar Azmin) March 2010 – February 2011
13. A Fundamental Study of NiCuZn Nanoferrites for Application as Microwave Absorber Smart Material, FRGS, RM 65,000.00, Project Leader: Dr Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal (Other Researchers: Dr Shamsul Baharin Jamaludin, Dr Fazlul Md Bari, Dr Johari Adnan & Rohadiana Dwi Nofianti) Jan 2011 – Dec 2012
14. Research Grant - Incentive for 2011 Publications in ISI Impact Factor Journals, UniMAP Special Grant, RM 20,000.00, Project Leader: Dr Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal (Other Researchers: Assoc. Prof. Dr Prabakaran Poopalan & Dr Alaeddin Ahmad Jaber Saif) Oct 2013 – Oct 2014
15. Understanding a relationship between interlayer mixing and oxygen nonstoichiometry in layered rock salt-type cathode materials for high energy density lithium ion battery applications, FRGS, RM 92,680.00, Project Leader: Dr Mohd Sobri Idris (Other Researchers: Prof Dr Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal, Prof. Dr Shamsul Baharin Jamaludin & Dr Rozana Aina Maulat Osman (2012 – 2014)
16. A Fundamental Study of High Voltage (5Volt) Cathode Materials for Rechargeable Lithium Batteries, FRGS, RM 124,500.00, Project Leader: Dr Mohd Sobri Idris (Other Researchers: Prof Dr Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal, Prof. Dr Shamsul Baharin Jamaludin, Dr Rozana Aina Maulat Osman, Dr Fadlina Che Ros (UPNM) & Dr Shahrul Ainliah Alang Ahmad (UPM) (2012 – 2017)

VC Work Experience

Year Position Employer
1985-1987 Graduate Assistant Department of Physics, WMU
1988-1990 Tutor School of Physics, Univ. Sains Malaysia (USM)
1990-1993 Graduate Teaching Assistant Department of Materials Engineering, Univ. of Liverpool
1993-1998 Lecturer School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM
1997-1998 Program Chairperson School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering, USM
1998-2002 Lecturer School of Physics, USM
1999-2002 Coordinator Diploma in Laboratory Technology Program, USM
2002 Associate Professor School of Physics, USM
2002-2005 Associate Professor / Dean School of Microelectronic Eng., Kolej Universiti Kejuruteraan Utara Malaysia (KUKUM)
2006-2007 Associate Professor / Deputy Rector Research & Innovation, KUKUM
2007-2010 Professor – VK7 / Deputy Vice Chancellor Research & Innovation, UniMAP
2011 Professor – VK6 School of Microelectronic Eng., & Sustainable Engineering Research Cluster, UniMAP
2011 Professor – VK6 Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic & Internalization, UniMAP

Vice Chancellor's Profile

Yang Berbahagia Brigedier Jeneral Datuk Prof. Emeritus Dr. Kamarudin Hussin

UniMAP Vice Chancellor

P.J.N, D.P.M.P, D.P.S.J, P.A.T, K.A.T, A.M.P

Brief Biography

Brig. Jen. Datuk Prof. Dr. Kamarudin Hussin dilahirkan pada tanggal 10 Februari 1955 di Pudu, Kuala Lumpur . Anak kelima pasangan Hussin Salleh dan Hasmah Hj. Abu Bakar ini mendapat pendidikan awal di Sekolah Rendah Pasar Road dan Sekolah Rendah Kampung Pandan. Beliau meneruskan persekolahannya di Sekolah Menengah Aminuddin Baki dan seterusnya menamatkan pengajian di tingkatan enam di Sekolah Menengah Alam Shah.

Selepas zaman persekolahan, beliau melanjutkan pelajaran di Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) dan mendapat Ijazah Sarjana Muda (kepujian) dalam bidang Kimia pada 1979, dan dalam tahun 1982 beliau memperoleh Ijazah Sarjana dalam bidang Elektrokimia di universiti yang sama.

Dalam tahun 1993 beliau melengkapkan pengajian peringkat Doktor Falsafah (Ph.D) dalam program kerjasama antara USM dengan Kalgoorlie School of Mines, Australia dalam bidang Kejuruteraan Bahan (Metalurgi Pengekstrakan). Kejayaan beliau memperoleh ijazah sarjana muda hingga doktor falsafah di USM menempatkan beliau sebagai antara sebilangan kecil mahasiswa atau siswazah yang pertama yang berupaya menamatkan pengajian dalam bidang sains dan kejuruteraan sepenuhnya di universiti yang sama di dalam negara.

Sejarah perkongsian ilmunya dalam dunia penyelidikan bermula apabila beliau memulakan kerjayanya di USM sebagai Pensyarah Pusat Pengajian Kimia. Dalam tempoh bermula dari 1982 dan berakhir pada 1985, beliau dilantik sebagai Pengerusi Rancangan Kimia di Pusat Matrikulasi, USM. Apabila Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Bahan dan Sumber Mineral ditubuhkan di USM dalam tahun 1986 beliau memilih untuk membangunkan pusat pengajian baru itu dan USM (Kampus Cawangan Perak), yang memberikan tumpuan pada program-program pengajian kejuruteraan, bersama-sama beberapa orang rakan pensyarah yang lain. Mulai tahun 1989-1991 beliau dilantik sebagai Timbalan Dekan Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Bahan dan Sumber Mineral sebelum menyambungkan pengajian peringkat Ph.D-nya, dan dilantik semula pada tahun 1993-1996 bagi jawatan yang sama sebaik sahaja menamatkan pengajian. Pada tahun 1996 hingga Mei 2001 beliau dilantik pula sebagai Dekan di pusat pengajian tersebut.

Datuk Prof. Dr. Kamarudin pernah juga dilantik sebagai Penolong Penggawa (yang bertanggungjawab mengurus asrama dan mentadbir aktiviti mahasiswa peringkat asrama) pada tahun 1984-1986 dan sebagai Penggawa di USM (Cawangan Perak) dari tahun 1986-1991. Kemuncak kerjaya beliau di USM terserlah setelah dilantik sebagai Pengarah, Kampus Kejuruteraan USM di Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang pada Mei 2001 sehingga Mac 2002 sebelum dilantik sebagai Rektor Kolej Universiti Kejuruteraan Utara Malaysia pada 16 Februari 2002. Menurut Dato' Dr. Kamarudin, pada waktu transisi (ketika masih menjadi staf USM dan dalam masa yang sama telah dilantik sebagai Rektor) inilah beliau dapat dikatakan setiap hari berulang-alik dari Nibong Tebal ke Kangar (sekitar 3 bulan) untuk seperti biasa mengurus Kampus Kejuruteraan USM, dalam masa yang sama menggerakkan dan membangunkan kampus baru UniMAP.

Membangunkan kampus baru bukan kerja baru bagi beliau, Datuk Prof. Dr. Kamarudin merupakan seorang daripada tenaga penggerak yang terlibat dalam pembangunan kampus sementara USM di Ipoh mulai tahun 1986 hingga 1989, dan kampus tetap USM (Cawangan Perak) yang berpindah ke Tronoh dalam tahun 1990. Selanjutnya, beliau bertanggungjawab membangunkan kampus tetap USM (Cawangan Kejuruteraan) di Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang mulai 1997 hingga 2001.

Atas ikatan kasih sayang, Datuk Prof. Dr. Kamarudin telah mendirikan rumahtangga dengan Noridah Yangman pada 4 Jun 1978 dan hasil perkongsiaan hidup yang damai dan bahagia, pasangan ini dikurnia Allah empat orang cahaya mata, dua orang putera dan dua orang puteri. Menurut Datuk Prof. Dr. Kamarudin, Datin Noridah ialah insan di sebalik kejayaaannya dan merupakan insan yang paling banyak memberikan dorongan serta sokongan dalam kerjaya dan kehidupan beliau. Kini berkat disiplin dan asuhan yang disemai oleh kedua-dua pasangan ini, keempat-empat putera dan puteri mereka telah berjaya melanjutkan pelajaran ke luar Negara dalam pelbagai bidang pengajian.

Di samping mencipta kejayaan gemilang dalam kerjayanya, kebolehan dan sumbangan beliau juga begitu terserlah dalam kerja-kerja sukarela dan kemasyarakatan. Bakti dan jasa beliau tidak terkira dengan jari. Naib Canselor pertama UniMAP ini ialah Mantan Pengerusi Biro Pencegahan di IPT & Kelab PEMADAM Kebangsaan bagi tahun 2003 dan 2005, dan kini Naib Yang Di Pertua PEMADAM Kebangsaan. Kerana ketokohan dan minatnya melakukan kerja-kerja sukarela yang mendalam, Datuk Prof. Dr. Kamarudin dilantik sebagai Naib Pengerusi PBSMM Perlis pada tahun 2005. Selain itu, beliau telah lama aktif sebagai tenaga penggerak dan Penceramah Biro Tatanegara (BTN) sejak tahun 1995. Dalam Pasukan Sukarela Askar Wataniah pula, nama Dato' Prof. Dr. Kamarudin bagai tidak dapat dipisahkan daripada pasukan itu. Namun, oleh sebab kewibawaan, keprihatinan, disiplin dan sekali lagi minatnya yang amat mendalam, beliau pernah dilantik sebagai Pegawai Memerintah Batalion 1 berpangkat Leftenan Kolonel di Rejimen 504 pada tahun 1 Januari 2003 hingga 2006 sebelum ditukarkan ke Rejimen 509 di Pulau Pinang sebagai Komandan yang berpangkat Kolonel pada 30 November 2006.

Bagi mengenang dan mengiktiraf sumbangan bakti beliau samada dalam bidang kerjaya dan aktiviti sukarela, beliau telah dianugerahkan pingat Ahli Mahkota Perak (AMP) oleh DYMM Sultan Perak pada tahun 1998 dan dianugerahkan Darjah Paduka Sirajuddin Jamalullail (DPSJ) yang membawa gelaran Dato' oleh DYMM Raja Perlis pada 17 Mei 2004.

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