Profesor Madya Ts. Dr. Ridhwan Bin Jumaidin
Fakulti Kejuruteraan, UMS
Dr. Ridhwan Jumaidin is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Programme at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), where he also serves as the Head of the Advanced Bamboo Research Group. His research leadership centers on the development of sustainable materials, with a particular focus on natural fiber and bamboo as a renewable resource for high-performance biocomposites. He earned his Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from Universiti Putra Malaysia, specializing in natural fiber processing and polymer-based composite technologies. Dr. Ridhwan has authored and co-authored over 100 scholarly publications, including journal articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings. His work has garnered significant academic recognition, with a current Scopus h-index of 27 and over 3,400 citations to date. In addition to his research contributions, he is an active peer reviewer for more than 120 international research articles, reflecting his commitment to academic quality and global collaboration. He was listed among the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University and Elsevier BV, a testament to his global research impact. His ongoing efforts aim to bridge material innovation with environmental responsibility, particularly in advancing natural fiber and bamboo-based solutions for industrial applications such as automotive components, packaging, and infrastructure. Through his research group, he continues to mentor emerging scholars and promote Malaysia’s leadership in sustainable material science.
Contact Information
Academic Department
Fakulti Kejuruteraan
Appointed Department
Fakulti Kejuruteraan
Education
Doktor Falsafah (Ph.d)
Universiti Putra Malaysia
2017
Sarjana Kejuruteraan (Mekanikal-Bahan)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai
2012
Ijazah Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan Mekanikal (Struktur Dan Bahan) Dengan Kepujian
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia
2009
Research Collaborators
Research
Publications
Total Publications by Year
| Year | Publications |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Scopus Metrics
Scopus ProfileDocuments
107
H-Index
27
Citations
3480
Institutional
9
Research listing
Completed and ongoing projects
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Exploring the Potential of Corn Husk Waste from Tuaran, Sabah as Reinforcement in Biodegradable Thermoplastic Starch Composites
Leader
2026 - 2028
Publications listing
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RIDHWAN BIN JUMAIDIN (2026), Moisture resistance, dimensional stability, and biodegradation behavior of Pennisetum purpureum fiber-reinforced thermoplastic cassava starch/candelilla wax composite
RIDHWAN BIN JUMAIDIN (2026), Sensitivity analysis of the integrated CRITIC-TOPSIS method for selecting optimal natural fibre–reinforced composites for toe caps in safety footwear
RIDHWAN BIN JUMAIDIN (2026), Structure-property relationships in thermoplastic cassava starch/Candelilla wax iocomposites reinforced with Pennisetum Purpureum fibers
RIDHWAN BIN JUMAIDIN (2026), Water affinity and environmental characteristics of thermoplastic cassava starch/ beeswax reinforced with sugarcane bagasse fibre
RIDHWAN BIN JUMAIDIN (2025), Characterization of mechanical, physical and chemical properties on thermoplastics cornstarch composite reinforced by alkaline treated coconut husk fibre