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YBHG. PROFESOR IR. DR. ABD RAHIM BIN ABU TALIB
PROFESSOR
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
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Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Abd Rahim Abu Talib,
P.Eng, P.Tech, F.M.S.E.T, M.S.A.N.A.E, M.S.A.R.E.S, M.AEROS; M.M.P.N
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Faculty of Engineering,
Universiti Putra Malaysia.
NAME :
(Ybhg. Profesor Ir. Dr.) ABD RAHIM BIN ABU TALIB
POST :
PROFESSOR
ENTITY :
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

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FIELD OF SUPERVISION
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING / BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING / ENERGY / MATERIALS ENGINEERING / MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
EDUCATION
PHD
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
Graduated : 2003
B.ENG (HONS) AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Graduated : 1998
BOOK PUBLICATION
1. MyQUEST USER MANUAL (Version 01:2017)
    ISPN: 9789832408505
2. MyQUEST2018 Instrument Development
    ISPN: 9789832408697
3. Pengurusan Risiko Universiti Putra Malaysia
    ISPN: 9789673446926
4. Malaysian Quality Evaluation System for Private Colleges: MyQUEST 2016/2017
    ISPN: 9789832408581
5. Route A – A Comprehensive Guide to BEM Outcome Based Professional Assessment Examination, Steps to Become a Professional Engineer in Malaysia
    ISPN: 9786297641256
JOURNAL PUBLICATION
1. FLOW MEASUREMENTS DOWNSTREAM OF AN AXIAL FLOW FAN INSIDE AN OUTDOOR AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
2. A Novel Liquid Crystal Image Processing Technique Using Multiple Gas Temperature Steps to Determine Heat Transfer Coefficient Distribution and Adiabatic Wall Temperature
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
3. Influence of cut-out hole on multi-layer Kevlar-29/epoxy composite laminated plates
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
4. The Basics and Issues of Thermochromic Liquid Crystal Calibrations
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
5. Detailed Investigation of Heat flux Measurements Made in a Standard Propane-Air Fire-Certification Burner Compared to Levels Derived from a Low-Temperature Analog Burner
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
6. First Principle Analysis of Coanda Micro Air Vehicle Aerodynamic Forces for Preliminary Sizing
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
7. Comparison of Adhesives for Thermocouple Temperature Measurements
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
8. Mechanical properties of interlaminer Kevlar29 and Al2O3 powder/epoxy composite plates using an analytical approach
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
9. Experimental and Numerical Simulation of Energy Absorption on Composite Kevlar29/Polyester Under High Velocity Impact
    Journal type: Other Abstracting / Indexing Bodies
10. Solvent Debinding of Inconel 718 Fabricated via Metal Injection Molding
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
11. Towards an aerogel-based coating for aerospace applications: reconstituting aerogel particles via spray drying
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
12. Temperature and heat flux measurement techniques for aeroengine fire test: a review
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
13. Aerodynamics and flight mechanics of MAV based on Coanda effect
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
14. Malaysian aviation technologist promotion to managerial role: an empirical overview
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
15. Three dimensional numerical investigations on the heat transfer enhancement in a triangular facing step channels using nanofluid
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
16. Film thickness effects on calibrations of a narrowband thermochromic liquid crystal
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
17. Effect of multiple jet impingement plate configurations on Reynolds Number in a pipe
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
18. Behaviour of Transparent Material under High Velocity Impact
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
19. High velocity impact response of Kevlar-29/epoxy and 6061-T6 aluminum laminated panels
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
20. Review on Progress and Application of Active Flow Control Devices -Coandă Effect on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
21. Evaluation of hardness and density properties of sintered Inconel 718 using palm oil-based binder
    Journal type: Other Abstracting / Indexing Bodies
22. Review of forced convection nanofluids through corrugated facing step
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
23. Mechanical Properties of Fibre-Metal Laminates Made of Natural/Synthetic Fibre Composites
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
24. THERMAL PROPERTIES OF HL002-TA/B EPOXY RESIN/HARDENER IN FIBRE METAL LAMINATES COMPOSITES FOR AERO-ENGINE
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
25. AEROGEL APPLICATION ON FIRE CERTIFICATION TECHNIQUES AND HEAT TRANSFER
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
26. Tailoring Aerogel for Thermal Spray Applications in Aero- Engines: A Screening Study
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
27. Investigation on the Effect of Sample Preparation on the Performance of Thermochromic Liquid Crystal
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
28. Effect of different weightage of Enova® IC3100 silica aerogel on aluminium alloy composites in ISO2685 aviation standard fire-test
    Journal type: Other Abstracting / Indexing Bodies
29. Physical and Mechanical Properties of Fireproof Inconel 718 with Palm Stearin and Stearic Acid Binder
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
30. Heat Transfer and Thermal Conductivity Enhancement using Graphene Nanofluid: A Review
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
31. Microencapsulation and Thickness Effect on The Occurrence of Hysteresis of Thermochromic Liquid Crystal Calibration
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
32. CFD simulation of local exhaust ventilation for aviation fire-test lab
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
33. Material selection and design analysis of multi-purpose disposable safety syringe
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
34. Towards a sustainable aerogel airship: A primer
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
35. Heat Transfer Performance of Multiple Holes Impingement Cooling Technique
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
36. Fire behavioural and mechanical properties of carbon fibre reinforced aluminium laminate composites for aero-engine
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
37. Review of improvements on heat transfer using nanofluids via corrugated facing step
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
38. FEASIBILITY STUDY OF A NOVEL AEROGEL- BASED THERMALLY SPRAYED COATING
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
39. Heat Transfer Enhancement in A Corrugated-Trapezoidal Channel Using Winglet Vortex Generators
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
40. Numerical Study on the Turbulent Mixed Convective Heat Transfer over 2D Microscale Backward-Facing Step
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
41. Burn-Through Responses of Aero-Engine Nacelle using Fiber Metal Composites by ISO2685 Propane-Air Burner
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
42. Effect of corrugated wall combined with backward-facing step channel on fluid flow and heat transfer
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
43. Strength Behaviour of Silica Aerogel/Thermoset Polymer with Reinforced Fibre-metal Laminate Composites for Aero-engine Firewall
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
44. Professional Pathway for Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) Aircraft Maintenance License Holder Registered at BEM
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
45. Auditing the Aerospace Industry in Southeast Asia: 9100 Series
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
46. Hybrid nanofluid flow and heat transfer over backward and forward steps: A review
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
47. On-Design Operation and Performance Characteristic of Custom Engine
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
48. Experimental study of nanofluids flow and heat transfer over a backward-facing step channel
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
49. Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer through Corrugated Backward-Facing Step Channel
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
50. Experimental Investigation of Metal- Laminates with Aerogel in High-Temperature Application
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - ESCI
51. Performance and exhaust emissions rate of small-scale turbojet engine running on dual biodiesel blends using Gasturb
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
52. Novel use of MgO nanoparticle additive for enhancing the thermal conductivity of CuO/water nanofluid
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
53. Effects of biofuel on engines performance and emission characteristics: A review
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
54. Sustainable Aviation—Hydrogen Is the Future
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
55. Heat transfer and fluid flow analysis over the microscale backward-facing step using βGa2O3 nanoparticles
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
56. A review of engine performance and emissions using single and dual biodiesel fuels: Research paths, challenges, motivations and recommendations
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
57. Heat transfer enhancement for corrugated facing step channels using aluminium nitride nanofluid - numerical investigation
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - ESCI
58. Thermal Performance of Four-Lobe Swirl Generator and its Transition Parts Under a Different Type of Nanofluids
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
59. Experimental Investigation of Nanofluid Turbulent Flow Over Microscale Backward-Facing Step
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
60. Experimental Investigation on Gas Turbine Engine Performance using Alternative Fuel
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - ESCI
61. Numerical Investigation of Heat Transfer Enhancement via Dimpled Target Surface Configuration and Jet Arrangement in Impingement Cooling
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - ESCI
62. Comprehensive Analysis of Geometric Hole Designs and Configurations in Film Cooling for Gas Turbine Engines: A Critical Review
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - ESCI
63. Effect Of Different Aerogel Percentage Coating On Thermal Insulating Performance
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
64. Advancements in supersonic flight control: review of cavity flow impact and integration of active and passive control mechanisms
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
65. Modelling and experimental analysis of Aero-Engine performance and exhaust emission characteristics Fueled with green fuel blends
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
66. Analyzing the environmental effect and efficiency of additives and nano-additives with biodiesel blends on aero-engine
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
67. Effect of External Store on a Generic Subsonic Fighter Aircraft
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - ESCI
68. An experimental study on the effect of lobe swirl device and its transition parts on thermal performance using Graphene-CuO/ water nanohybrid
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
69. Experimental Study on Aerodynamic Characteristics of Generic Squareback Vehicle Model
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - ESCI
70. Enhancing Thermal Comfort in Large Architectural Spaces Through Displacement Ventilation: A Case Study Analysis
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - ESCI
71. Numerical Investigation On Integrated Control Strategies For Supersonic Cavity Flow
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - ESCI
72. Conceptual Design of Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Aircraft: A Review
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - ESCI
73. Numerical Study on The Effect of Four-lobe Swirl Generator and its Transition Parts on Thermal Performance Enhancement and Fluid Flow
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
2003 : Doctor of Philosophy
University of Oxford, United Kingdom.
1998 : Bachelor (Hons.) in Aeronautical Engineering.
University of Salford, United Kingdom.
WORKING EXPERIENCE
1998-2003
Tutor
Department of Aerospace Engineering,
Universiti Putra Malaysia.
2007-2009
Lecturer (DS45)
Department of Aerospace Engineering,
Universiti Putra Malaysia.
2010-2020
Associate Professor (DS54)
Department of Aerospace Engineering,
Universiti Putra Malaysia.
2007-2009
Head of Department
Department of Aerospace Engineering,
Universiti Putra Malaysia.
2008-2010
Senior Lecturer (DS52)
Department of Aerospace Engineering,
Universiti Putra Malaysia.
2009-2011
Deputy Dean Academic, Student Affair & Alumni, Industry & Community Network
Faculty of Engineering,
Universiti Putra Malaysia.
2011-2012
Chief Operating Officer
Aerospace Malaysia Innovation Centre (AMIC)
2012-2014
Senior General Manager (Technical)
MiGHT-Meteor Advanced Manufacturing (MMAM)
2014-2015
Head of Aerospace Industry
Industry Intelligence Division
Malaysia Industry Government for High Technology (MiGHT)
2016-2017
Deputy Director
Coperate Strategy and Communication,
Office of the Vice Chancellor,
Universiti Putra Malaysia
2017-2020
Head of Department
Department of Aerospace Engineering,
Universiti Putra Malaysia.
TEACHING
Propulsion
Air Breathing Engine
Aerospace Design Project
Aerospace Industry Management
Thermofluids
Aerothermodynamics
Heat Transfer
Thermodynamics
Aerodynamics II
Power Generation System
Research Methodology
Entrepreneurship in Innovation
Innovation Studies
Group Business and Design Project
Innovation Studies I
COMMITTEE
Fellow, Malaysian Society for Engineering and Technology (F.M.S.E.T)
Member, Sustainable Aviation and Energy Research Society, (M.S.A.R.E.S)
2019-2021
Secretary General, SouthEast Asia Network on Aerospace Engineering (S.A.N.A.E)
2015-2017
Vice President, Malaysian Society for Engineering and Technology (MySET)
2018-2021
Vice President, Malaysian Society for Engineering and Technology (MySET)
AWARD AND ACHIEVEMENT
Edgel Sheppe Award, Exeter College, University of Oxford, 2001.
Young Scientist Award, Sustainable Aviation and Energy Research Society, Budapest, 2019.
AREA OF SPECIALISATION
Aerodynamics
Heat Transfer
Propulsion
Sustainable Aviation & Materials
PUBLICATION
2025
Numerical Study on The Effect of Four-lobe Swirl Generator and its Transition Parts on Thermal Performance Enhancement and Fluid Flow
2025
Analyzing the environmental effect and efficiency of additives and nano-additives with biodiesel blends on aero-engine
2025
An experimental study on the effect of lobe swirl device and its transition parts on thermal performance using Graphene-CuO/ water nanohybrid
2024
Effect Of Different Aerogel Percentage Coating On Thermal Insulating Performance
2024
Modelling and experimental analysis of Aero-Engine performance and exhaust emission characteristics Fueled with green fuel blends
2023
Sustainable Hydrogen Energy in Aviation – A Narrative Review
2022
Experimental Investigation of Nanofluid Turbulent Flow Over Microscale Backward-Facing Step
2022
Sustainable Aviation—Hydrogen Is the Future
2022
A review of engine performance and emissions using single and dual biodiesel fuels: Research paths, challenges, motivations and recommendations
2022
Thermal Performance of Four-Lobe Swirl Generator and its Transition Parts Under a Different Type of Nanofluids
2022
Effects of biofuel on engines performance and emission characteristics: A review
2022
Simulating aero-engine performance and emissions characteristics running on green diesel
2022
Heat transfer and fluid flow analysis over the microscale backward-facing step using ?Ga2O3 nanoparticles
2021
Novel use of MgO nanoparticle additive for enhancing the thermal conductivity of CuO/water nanofluid
2021
Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer through Corrugated Backward-Facing Step Channel
2021
Performance and exhaust emissions rate of small-scale turbojet engine running on dual biodiesel blends using Gasturb
2020
Hybrid nanofluid flow and heat transfer over backward and forward steps: A review
2020
On-Design Operation and Performance Characteristic of Custom Engine
2020
Strength Behaviour of Silica Aerogel/Thermoset Polymer with Reinforced Fibre-metal Laminate Composites for Aero-engine Firewall
2020
Experimental study of nanofluids flow and heat transfer over a backward-facing step channel
2020
Auditing the Aerospace Industry in Southeast Asia: 9100 Series
2020
Effect of corrugated wall combined with backward-facing step channel on fluid flow and heat transfer
2020
Professional Pathway for Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) Aircraft Maintenance License Holder Registered at BEM
2019
Heat Transfer and Thermal Conductivity Enhancement using Graphene Nanofluid: A Review
2019
Numerical Study on the Turbulent Mixed Convective Heat Transfer over 2D Microscale Backward-Facing Step
2019
Microencapsulation and Thickness Effect on The Occurrence of Hysteresis of Thermochromic Liquid Crystal Calibration
2019
Heat Transfer Enhancement in A Corrugated-Trapezoidal Channel Using Winglet Vortex Generators
2019
Investigation on the Effect of Sample Preparation on the Performance of Thermochromic Liquid Crystal
2019
Burn-Through Responses of Aero-Engine Nacelle using Fiber Metal Composites by ISO2685 Propane-Air Burner
2019
Physical and Mechanical Properties of Fireproof Inconel 718 with Palm Stearin and Stearic Acid Binder
2019
Effect of different weightage of Enova® IC3100 silica aerogel on aluminium alloy composites in ISO2685 aviation standard fire-test
2018
Fire behavioural and mechanical properties of carbon fibre reinforced aluminium laminate composites for aero-engine
2018
Material selection and design analysis of multi-purpose disposable safety syringe
2018
CFD simulation of local exhaust ventilation for aviation fire-test lab
2018
Towards a sustainable aerogel airship: A primer
2018
Tailoring Aerogel for Thermal Spray Applications in Aero- Engines: A Screening Study
2018
Heat Transfer Performance of Multiple Holes Impingement Cooling Technique
2018
Mechanical properties of carbon fibre reinforced aluminium laminates using two different layering pattern for aero engine application
2018
Mechanical Properties of Fibre-Metal Laminates Made of Natural/Synthetic Fibre Composites
2018
FEASIBILITY STUDY OF A NOVEL AEROGEL- BASED THERMALLY SPRAYED COATING
2018
AEROGEL APPLICATION ON FIRE CERTIFICATION TECHNIQUES AND HEAT TRANSFER
2018
THERMAL PROPERTIES OF HL002-TA/B EPOXY RESIN/HARDENER IN FIBRE METAL LAMINATES COMPOSITES FOR AERO-ENGINE
2018
Review of improvements on heat transfer using nanofluids via corrugated facing step
2017
First Principle Analysis of Coanda Micro Air Vehicle Aerodynamic Forces for Preliminary Sizing
2017
Review of forced convection nanofluids through corrugated facing step
2017
Aerodynamics and flight mechanics of MAV based on Coanda effect
2017
Evaluation of hardness and density properties of sintered Inconel 718 using palm oil-based binder
2013
Influence of cut-out hole on multi-layer Kevlar-29/epoxy composite laminated plates
2013
High velocity impact response of Kevlar-29/epoxy and 6061-T6 aluminum laminated panels
2012
Experimental and Numerical Simulation of Energy Absorption on Composite Kevlar29/Polyester Under High Velocity Impact
2011
Mechanical properties of interlaminer Kevlar29 and Al2O3 powder/epoxy composite plates using an analytical approach
2010
Behaviour of Transparent Material under High Velocity Impact
2010
The Basics and Issues of Thermochromic Liquid Crystal Calibrations
2009
Film thickness effects on calibrations of a narrowband thermochromic liquid crystal