Assoc. Prof. Ts Dr Mohamad Faizul Yahya , CText. ATI (UK)
Mohamad Faizul is Associate Professor of Textile Technology at the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor. He is also a Director of the University Transformation Division (BTU), a strategic unit that focuses on planning and executing university strategic decisions and transformation initiatives. He is also an Ex-Officio Member of Malaysia Textile Apparel Centre (MATAC) and Chairman of the National Standard Working Committee on Woven Fabrics.
His interests are predominantly in woven fabrics and computer-aided simulation models with multitudes of material engineering and failure properties for tensile and impact numerical analysis. He published 56 scientific papers in high-impact journals, books, magazines, and conference proceedings. He won 13 innovation awards held at both national and international levels. To date, he was involved with eight consultancies and was at six (6) conferences as an invited speaker. He was awarded four (4) University Excellence Awards in 2021, 2014, 2007, and 2005, awarded Cum Laude and Outstanding Upperclassmen in Textile Technology (1997) by Philadelphia University, Pennsylvania, USA, Recipient Academic Excellence Awards for Malaysia Students in the USA (1997), and Quality Reduction Awards (1999) by Ara Borgstena Sdn. Bhd
University Roles & Industry Experiences
Director of University Transformation Division, July 2022 to Jun 2024
Head of Strategic Planning & University Performance, University Transformation Division (BTU), Feb. 2019- June 2022
Head of Textile Research Group, 2019-2021
Research Coordinator, Faculty of Applied Sciences, April 2017- Feb 2019
Plant Manager, Ara Borgstena Sdn. Bhd. , 1997-2001
Assistant Engineer, Hualon Corp. (M), May 1994- August 1995
Industrial Trainee, Penfabric Mill 2 (formerly known Pentex Sdn. Bhd.) , July 1993- Dec 1993
Chairman, SIRIM Working Group (WG) on Weaving Technology, 2017 - to date
Chairman of Kaseh Alumni, 2021 - to date
Chairman of Collaris Community Bukit Bandaraya, Section U11, Shah Alam, Mac 2019- April 2021
Executive Official Council Member, Malaysian Textile Manufacturers Association, October 2017 - to date
National Steering Committee on Technical & Smart Textiles with Malaysia Textile Apparel Centre (MATAC), Oct. 2017-Sep. 2018
Member, Industry Standard Committee on Textiles & Apparel (ISC Q), SIRIM, 2017 - to date
Research Areas
Structural Mechanics Simulation of 2D/3D Woven Dry Fabrics & Composites
3D Woven Fabrics Composites for High Performance Textiles
Stretch Sensors Development for Smart Textile
Econometrics Analysis of Textile Processing Systems
Academic Qualifications
PhD in Science , Universiti Teknologi MARA-UoM, 2013
MSc Textile Engineering with Distinction, University of Leeds, UK, 2001
BSc, Cum Laude in Textile Technology -Minor Production Control, Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science, Philadelphia University, USA 1997
Professional Qualifications
Chartered Associate Textile Institute (CText ATI), Manchester, 2007 - Todate
Professional Technologists, Malaysian Board of Technologists , 2017 - 2023
Visiting Professor & Invited Speaker
Invited Speaker, 5th International Conference on Sustainable Textile, 1st Dec 2022
Visiting Professor, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan, 13th to 22nd November 2023
Invited Speaker, 5th NEDITC, NED International Textile Conference, Karachi, Pakistan, 16th to 17th Nov 2022
Invited Speaker, 4th Indonesian Textile Conference, Bandung Indonesia, 27th to 28th July 2022
Invited Speaker, Research Strategies & Innovation for Malaysia Textile and Apparel Industries, Malaysia Productivity Corporation, 9th December 2021
Invited Speaker, Mind Transformation Program for Academics, Institute of Leadership & Development, 27th November 2021
Key Guest Speaker, International Conference on Textile Sustainability, University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan, 19th May 2021
Invited Speaker, Graphene Malaysia, 22nd August 2019
Invited Speaker, 3rd NEDITC, NED International Textile Conference, Karachi, Pakistan, 12th Feb 2018
International & National Innovation Awards
(Total Medals Won: 13)
6 Total International Awards (1 Gold, 3 Silvers, 2 Bonze)
Gold (1), Seoul Invention & Innovation Fair, 7-11 Dec 2006, Fabrication of Textile Thermal Tester
Bronze (1), Malaysia Technology Expo, Malaysia, 23-25 Feb 2006, Fabrication of Textile Thermal Tester
Silvers (3) & Bronze (1), International Engineering Invention & Innovation Exhibition (i-Envex), UNIMAP, Perlis, April 2016
7 Total National & University Awards (1 Diamond, 2 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze)
Gold (1), Invention, Innovation & Design, UiTM. 1st November 2021, Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Multilayer Woven Fabric Shield for Personal Protection: A Product Concept & Performance Assessment Technique
Silver (1), Invention, Innovation & Design, UiTM. 1st November 2021, 3D Woven Fabric for Bullet Proof
Diamond (1 Special Award) and Gold Award (1), Invention, Innovation & Design, UiTM. 24th to 29th September 2017, Electromagnetic Textile Shield.
Bronze (1), IIDEX, UiTM Shah Alam, 2016, Fabric Thermal Apps
Silver (1) & Bronze (1), Invention, Innovation and Design (IID) Competition, UiTM, 6-7 Jan 2006
Awards
4 times University Excellence Service Award (2021, 2014, 2007, 2005)
Recipient of MSc Distinction, University of Leeds, UK (2002)
Recipient of Outstanding Upperclassmen in Textile Technology, Philadelphia University, USA (1997)
Awarded Cum Laude in Textile Technology, Philadelphia University, USA (1997)
Recipient of “Academic Excellence Award for Malaysia Sponsored Students in USA” by Malaysian Embassy, USA (1997)