My View: Qualities of a Good Researcher

Research scientists must have curiosity about their work and able to explain how and why things happen. Curiosity will motivate scientist in finding solution or becoming creative to overcome any limitation in finding answers. Critical thinking and detail-oriented are another qualities that assists scientist to analyse data and information in developing new theories. Scientists must be patient and communicate effectively with research team to share information for correct conclusion, as the early hypothesis could be wrong. The most important, the true scientist must be humble and bias free in decision or making judgement.

My Research: Contribution & Expertise

As professional engineer trained in the field of materials engineering, I implement selection, formulation, microstructure and fabrication of novel alloys and metal composites in creating new potential advanced materials for human being. These include the advancement in orthopaedic implants based on new, safe and biocompatible titanium as well as biodegradable magnesium alloys that potentially can provide high performance medical service to the society. Intensive works in development of sustainable cutting tool material helps in eliminating the use of hazardous cobalt, which is commonly used as binding matrix in metal cutting industry. Patents are secured on severe plastic deformation techniques to produce high conductivity high strength copper nanocomposites as well as ultrafine grain aluminium alloy with high mechanical properties. Apart from that I focus on finding environmental friendly manufacturing methods and sustainable advanced material which not only will bring benefits to humankind but at the same time protecting the environment from irresponsible manufacturing process.