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 24 and over 2,800 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, UMS
Appointed Department
Fakulti Kejuruteraan, UMS
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
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Research
Projects
2
Active
1
Grants
RM 23,780.00
Research Interests & Expertise
Material Sciences And Technology Including Engineering Materials - Bio-Composites
Publications
Total Publications by Year
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Scopus Metrics
Scopus ProfileDocuments
106
H-Index
27
Citations
3,328
Affiliation
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Research listing
Current Research Projects
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), Water Affinity And Environmental Characteristics Of Thermoplastic Cassava Starch/ Beeswax Reinforced With Sugarcane Bagasse Fibre
Ridhwan Bin Jumaidin (2026), Structure-property Relationships In Thermoplastic Cassava Starch/candelilla Wax Iocomposites Reinforced With Pennisetum Purpureum Fibers
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 ????? ?????? ????? Critic-topsis ????????? ??????? ?????? ??????? ?????? ??????? ???????? ???????? ?????? ????? ????? ?? ????? ???????
Ridhwan Bin Jumaidin (2025), Extraction And Characterisation Of Natural Fibres From Pennisetum Purpureum: Influence Of Harvesting Age On Chemical, Mechanical, And Thermal Properties
Ridhwan Bin Jumaidin (2025), Influence Of Candelilla Wax On Mechanical Strength, Thermal Stability, And Moisture Resistance Of Cassava-based Thermoplastic Starch Composites
Ridhwan Bin Jumaidin (2025), Integrated Critic-topsis And Monte Carlo Sensitivity Analysis For Optimal Various Natural Fibre Selection In Sustainable Building Insulation Composites To Support The Sustainable Development Goals (sdgs)
Ridhwan Bin Jumaidin (2025), Thermoplastic Starch Composites For Packaging Application: A Review
Ridhwan Bin Jumaidin (2025), Characterization Of Mechanical, Physical And Chemical Properties On Thermoplastics Cornstarch Composite Reinforced By Alkaline Treated Coconut Husk Fibre