Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME)

Dr. Shahida Begum

Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME)

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
Doctor of Philosophy, 1996
Manufacturing and Processing of Electro ceramic

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, 1989
Major Field of Study: Chemical Engineering
Class obtained: First Class, 6 th position

 

MEMBERSHIPS

  • CEng MIMechE (Institute of Mechanical Engineers, UK)
  • Member, The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh
  • Member, IEEE
  • Member, Ceramic Society of Bangladesh

 

COURSES CONDUCTED

  •  Engineering Material

  •  Mechanics of Material

  •  Mechanics: Statics

  •  Engineering Measurement and Lab

  •  Mechanics of Material Lab

  •  Polymer Engineering

  •  Solid Mechanics

  •  Mechanics of Materials II

  • Ceramic Technology

  • Advanced Engineering Materials

  • Mechanics of Polymer Engineering

  • Research Methodology

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  •  Electro ceramic and polymer for power transmission line

  •  Biopolymer and ceramic for biomedical application

  •  Biosensors

  •  Energy and Environment

 

PUBLICATIONS

ISI (International Scientific Indexing) Indexed Publications)
1. A. Atiquah, M. N. M Ansari, M. N. M Zahidi, S. Begum, Z. Yahyah and S. A. A Alkhadher,
“Development of natural fibre for environmental and sustainable advancement”, Int. J.
Environment and Sustainable Development, Vol. 22, Issue: 4-5, 2020,
https://doi.org/10.1504/IJETM.2019.104759
2. A.K.M. Parvez Iqbal, N.H.M. Zabria, S. Begum, Ishak Arisb, “Improvement of Lifting
Mechanism of An Intelligent Additional Track System for a Swamp Peat Tracked Vehicle”,
Journal of Engineering and Applied Science; 12, [11] 9313-9317, DOI:
10.3923/jeasci.2017.9313.9317, 2017.
3. Shahida Begum, Ida Rasyada and Agileswari Ramasamy, “Performance Evaluation of Doped
Titanium Oxide for Low-Voltage Applications”, Int. J. Appl. Ceram. Technol., 12 [6]
1189–1198, DOI:10.1111/ijac.12477, 2015.
4. Shahida Begum, M.N.M Ansari, L.M Keong and T. Velloo, Physical characterization and
microstructure evaluation of titanium dioxide varistor discs processed with binders, J Material
Sci Eng, 2 [3], http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2169-0022.1000126, 2013
5. S. Begum, M. Rahman, T. W. Rui, “Investigating the Heating of Water through a Double
Tube Nonphase Change Heat Pipe”, International Journal of Mechanical and Materials
Engineering (IJMME), 6 [2] 171-17, 2011.
6. A.N.M Karim, S. Begum, M.S.J Hashmi, “Performance and Failure during Energy Testing of
Zinc Oxide Varistor Processed from Different Powder Size Fraction and Passivation Thickness”,
International J. of Mechanics and Materials Engineering (IJMME), 5 [2] 175-181, 2010.
7. S. Begum, A. N. M. Karim, M. S. J. Hashmi, “Characterization and Performance Evaluation
of Zinc Oxide Varistor Blocks Processed by Latex Binders”, J. Am. Ceram. Soc.; 91 [10] 3216-
3221, 2008.

8. S.S.M. Nor, M. M. Rahman, F. Tarlochan, B. Shahida, A.K. Ariffin, “The Effect of
Lubrication in Reducing Net Friction in Warm Powder Compaction Process”, J. of Materials
Processing Technology, Elsevier Science Publication, 207, 118-124, 2008.
9. H. Misran, R. Singh, S. Begum and M. A Yarmo, “Processing of Mesoporous Silica materials
(MCM41) from Coal Fly Ash”, J. of Materials Processing Technology, Elsevier Science
Publication, 186, 8-13, 2007.
10. S. Begum and M.S.J. Hashmi, “Study of the Effect of Latex Binder on the Green and Fired
Properties of ZnO Varistor Discs and Estimation of Weibull Parameters”, J. of Materials
Processing Technology, Elsevier Science Publication, 167, 42-548, 2005.
11. S. Begum, A. Duff, R. Puyane and M. S. J. Hashmi, “Evaluation of Latex binder in the
Processing of Electronic Ceramics”, J. of Materials Processing Technology, Elsevier Science
Publication, 77, 108-114, 1998,
Scopus indexed publications
1. Shahida Begum, A. N. Mustafizul Karim, Sabrina Fawzia, M. S. J Hashmi, “Industrial
Fabrication of ZnO Varistor: Leveraging the Powder Processing Parameters”, In press for
printing, Encyclopaedia for Materials: Electronics, Elsevier Publication, 2022.
2. Shahida Begum, A. N. Mustafizul Karim, Sabrina Fawzia, M. S. J Hashmi, “Alternative
Process and Design Opportunities for ZnO-Based Surge Arrester: An Investigation Oriented
Roadmap”, In press for printing, Encyclopaedia for Materials: Electronics, Elsevier Publication,
2022.
3. Shahida Begum, Zarrin Kothandapani and M. S. J Hashmi, “Search of Potential Dopants and
its Effect on TiO2-Based Low Voltage Varistor Materials”, In press for printing, Encyclopaedia
for Materials: Electronics, Elsevier Publication, 2022.
4. Shahida Begum, and Sabrina Fawzia, “Characterization of Fuel Pellets from Plastic (PET)
Waste”, Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering, Elsevier Publication,
2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-820352-1.00008-0
5. Shahida Begum and Sabrina Fawzia, “Development and Characterization of Cross Arm for
Power Transmission Line using Natural Fiber and Polymer”, Reference Module in Materials
Science and Materials Engineering”, Elsevier Publication, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-
12-820352-1.00009-2
6. Shahida Begum, Sabrina Fawzia and M. S. J Hashmi, “Polymer Matrix Composite with
Natural and Synthetic Fibers”, Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, Taylor and
Francis., pp. 547-564, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1080/2374068X.2020.1728645
7. Shahida Begum, K. Sambasivam, M. N. M Ansari and M. S. J Hashmi “A Study of Defects
Generation on Ni-Co Substrate during Electroplating and Its Minimization through Proper

Cleaning”, Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, Taylor and Francis, pp. 565-
590, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1080/2374068X.2020.1728646
8. Shahida Begum, A. N. M Karim, M. N. M Ansari and M. S. J Hashmi, “Nanomaterials”,
Encyclopedia of Renewable and Sustainable Materials, Elsevier Science publication, Vol. 1, Pp.
515-539, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-803581-8.11593-0.
9. K. Sambasivam and Shahida Begum, “Analyzing the Influence of Descale Process Parameters
on Electroplating by using Statistical Tools”, Asian J. Applied Sci., 10 [4] 197-206, ISSN 1996-
3343, DOI: 10.3923/ajaps.2017.197.206, 2017.
10. K. Sambasivam and Shahida Begum, “Effect of Pre-treatment on Electroplating of Ni-Co
Substrate Contaminated with Gold”, Asian Journal of Applied Sciences, ISSN 1996-3343 DOI:
10.3923/ajaps.2017.1.9., 2017.
11. A. A. A Moslemi and S. Begum, “Wood Composites: Mineral-Bonded”, Reference Module
in Material Science and Material Engineering, Oxford: Elsevier, 1-4, ISBN: 978-0-12-803581-8,
2017.
12. A. A. A. Mayer, S. Begum, “Polymer Nanocomposites with Metal Dispersions, Reference
Module in Material Science and Material Engineering, Oxford: Elsevier, 1-7, ISBN: 978-0-12-
803581-8, 2017.
13. Thompson, R.B., and Begum, S., “NDT Techniques: Ultrasonic”, Reference Module in
Material Science and Material Engineering, Oxford: Elsevier, 1-6, Vol. 13, ISBN: 978-0-12-
803581-8, 2017.
14. L. R. Radovic and S. Begum, “Carbon and Graphites, Reactivity of”, Reference Module in
Material Science and Material Engineering, Oxford: Elsevier, 2017. p. 1-11, ISBN: 978-0-12-
803581-8, 2017.
15. R. A Rapp and S. Begum, Hot Corrosion by Fused Salts, Reference Module in Material
Science and Material Engineering, Oxford: Elsevier, 1-3, ISBN: 978-0-12-803581-8
16. G. Williams and S. Begum, “Polymers, Dielectric Properties of”, Reference Module in
Material Science and Material Engineering, Oxford: Elsevier, 1-9, ISBN: 978-0-12-803581-8,
2017.
17. de Boer, F.R., and S. Begum, “Magnetism: High-Field”, Reference Module in Materials
Science and Materials Engineering. 13, 1–7. Oxford: Elsevier, 2017.
18. Mertig, I., and S. Begum, “Thin-Film Magnetism: Band Calculations”, Reference Module in
Materials Science and Materials Engineering. 13, 1–7. Oxford: Elsevier, 2017.

19. F. E. Warner and S. Begum, “Boron and Silicon Carbide Fibers (CVD)”, Reference Module
in Material Science and Material Engineering, Oxford: Elsevier, 1-22, ISBN: 978-0-12-803581-
8, 2017.
20. J. Kruger, S. Begum, “Corrosion of Metals: Overview”, Reference Module in Material
Science and Material Engineering, Oxford: Elsevier. 1-10, ISBN: 978-0-12-803581-8, 2016.
21. B. C Syrett, S. Begum, “Corrosion Crevice”, Reference Module in Material Science and
Material Engineering, Oxford: Elsevier, 1-4, ISBN: 978-0-12-803581-8, 2016.
22. R Baboian, S. Begum, “Corrosion Galvanic”, Reference Module in Material Science and
Material Engineering, Oxford: Elsevier, 1-6, ISBN: 978-0-12-803581-8, 2016.
23. J. R Galvele, S. Begum, “Corrosion Pitting”, Reference Module in Material Science and
Material Engineering, Oxford: Elsevier, 1-6, ISBN: 978-0-12-803581-8, 2016.
24. K. B Wagener and GFJ Gómez, S. Begum, “ADMET Polymerization”, Reference Module in
Material Science and Material Engineering, Oxford: Elsevier, 1-6, ISBN: 978-0-12-803581-8,
2016.
25. M. A Streicher, S. Begum, “Corrosion Intergranular”, Reference Module in Material Science
and Material Engineering, Oxford: Elsevier, 1-3, ISBN: 978-0-12-803581-8, 2016.
26. Z. P. Li, S. Begum, “Hydrogen–Metal Systems: Fluorinated Metal Hydrides”, Reference
Module in Material Science and Material Engineering, Oxford: Elsevier, 1-17, ISBN: 978-0-12-
803581-8, 2016.
27. T. Inoue and P. Charoensiri, S. Begum, “Reactive Polymer Processing: Interfacial Aspects”,
Reference Module in Material Science and Material Engineering, Oxford: Elsevier; 1-5, ISBN:
978- 0-12-803581-8, 2016.
28. L. A Woldering R.W. Tjerkstra W.L. Vos, S. Begum, “Photonic Crystal Fabrication”,
Reference Module in Material Science and Material Engineering, Oxford: Elsevier; 1-23, ISBN:
978-0-12- 803581-8, 2016.
29. Azar Parvizi-Majidi, S. Begum, “Whiskers and Particulates”, Reference Module in Material
Science and Material Engineering, Oxford: Elsevier J. of Material Science and Material
Engineering, Oxford: Elsevier; 1-6, ISBN: 978-0-12-803581-8, 2016.
30. D. W Dwight, S. Begum, “Glass Fiber Reinforcements”, Reference Module in Material
Science and Material Engineering, Oxford: Elsevier, 1-26, ISBN: 978-0-12-803581-8, 2016.
31. B. K Chougule, S. Begum, “Magneto electric Composites”, Reference Module in Material
Science and Material Engineering, Oxford: Elsevier, 1-3, ISBN: 978-0-12-803581-8, 2016.

32. S. Begum , Z. Kothadapani, M. K. Selvaraj, M. Muntasir, “Investigation of Low Voltage
Varistor using TiO2 as Base Material and SiO2, Bi2O3 and WO3 as Dopants”, Advanced
Materials Research Vol. 1115 (2015) pp 156-159, © (2015) Trans Tech Publications,
Switzerland, doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1115.156
33. S. Begum, I. Rasyada, A. Panimeerselvam, “Characterization of Doped Titanium Oxide
Varistor Powder Processed with Latex Binder”, Advanced Materials Research, 1115, 133-136, ©
(2015) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland, doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1115.133,
2015.
34. Z. Kothandapani, S. Begum, I. Ahmad, I. R. Daud and S. Gholizadeh, “Study on the Effect of
WO3 and Bi2O3 on the Microstructure and Electrical Properties of TiO2 Based Varistor”,
Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Sciences (JMES), 6, 981-987, DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.15282/jmes.6.2014.25.0095, 2014.
35. I. R. Daud, S. Begum, M. M. Rahman, S. Gholizadeh and Z. Kothandapani, “Investigating
the Effect of Various Dopants on Physical and Mechanical Properties of TiO2 Varistor Materials
Prepared with Nanosized TiO2 Powder”, International Journal of Mechanical and Automotive
Engineering, International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering (IJAME), 9,
1630-1638, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15282/ijame.9.2013.13.0135, 2014.
36. S. Begum, A.H. Nazri, Energy Efficiency of Biogas Produced from Different Biomass
Sources, 4 th International Conference on Energy and Environment 2013 (ICEE2013), IOP Conf.
Series: Earth and Environmental Science 16, DOI:10.1088/1755-1315/16/1/012021, IOP
publishing, 2013.
37. S. Begum, Kumaran P., Jayakumar M., Use of Oil Palm Waste as a Renewable Energy
Source and Its Impact on Reduction of Air Pollution in Context of Malaysia, 4th International
Conference on Energy and Environment 2013 (ICEE2013), IOP Conf. Series: Earth and
Environmental Science 16, DOI:10.1088/1755-1315/16/1/012026, IOP publishing, 2013.
38. S. Begum, M. F. M. Saad, “Techno-Economic Analysis of Electricity Generation from
Biogas using Palm Oil Waste”, Asian Journal for Scientific Research, ISSN:1992-
1454/DOI:10.3923/ajsr2013, © Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2013.
39. A. N. M. Karim, S. Begum and M. S. J Hashmi, “Role of Surface to Volume Ratio of Zinc
Oxide Arrester Blocks on the Energy Absorption Capability”, 4th International Conference on
Energy and Environment 2013 (ICEE2013), IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science
16, DOI:10.1088/1755-1315/16/1/012008, IOP publishing, 2013.
40. S. Begum, A.N. Mustafizul Karim, A.S.M. Zamani, M.A Shafii, “Wall Thinning and Creep
Damage Analysis in Boiler Tube and Optimization of Operating Conditions”, Journal of
Mechatronics, 1, 1– 6, Copyright © 2013 American Scientific Publishers, 2013.

41. S. Begum, F. Tarlochan, K. Sambasivam, “Analyzing the Influence of Process Parameters on
Anode Usage in Electroplating Process”, Asian Journal of Applied Sciences, ISSN 1996-
3343/DOI 10.3923/ajaps.2013, 2013.
42. S. Begum, A.N. Mustafizul Karim, M.A Shafii, “Investigation on Wall Thinning and Creep
Damage in Boiler Tube due to Scale Formation” Advanced Materials Research (AMR), 538-541
1781-1784, © (2012) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland,
DOI:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR538-541.1781, 2012.
43. A.N. M. Karim, Nor A. B. Khalid, Raja N. H. R. Ismail, M. Haque, S. Begum, “Securing
Superior Properties of Composite (Pp+ Wf) Through Central Composite Design”, Advanced
Materials Research (AMR), 535-537. 186-189, © (2012) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland,
DOI:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.535-537.186, 2012.
44. S. Begum, F. Tarlochan, K. Sambasivam, “Optimization of Anode Usage in Electroplating
Process by using Response Surface Methodology”, Advanced Materials Research (AMR), 576.
129-132, © (2012) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland,
DOI:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.576.129., 2012.
45. S. Begum, A.N. Mustafizul Karim, M. A. M. Nainar, S. Sevah, “Analysis of End Crack in
Boiler tube”, Advanced Materials Research (AMR), 576, 749-752, © (2012) Trans Tech
Publications, Switzerland, DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.576.749., 2012.
46. Z. Kothandapani, S. Begum, M. Ansari M. Nainar, S. Gholizadeh, Wong Men Yee, “Physical
Characterization of Titanium Oxide based Varistor Materials Doped with Cobalt Oxide”,
Electronic Manufacturing Technology Symposium (IEMT), 1-4, DOI:
0.1109/IEMT.2012.6521809, 2012.
47. S. Gholizadeh, S. Begum, M. Ansari M. Nainar Z. Kothandapani, “Affect of Binder on
Mechanical and Physical Characterization of Titanium Dioxide Based Varistor”, Electronic
Manufacturing Technology Symposium (IEMT), 1-5, DOI: 10.1109/IEMT.2012.6521809, 2012.
48. S. Begum, A. M. Aminuddin and H. Misran, “Developing Honeycomb Shaped Cordierite
Ceramic from Indigenous Raw Materials and its Characterization”, Advanced Materials
Research (AMR), 264-265, 597-601, Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland,
DOI:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.264-265.597., 2011.
49. S. Begum, D. Murgayah and S.E. Abdullah, “A Techno Economic Analysis of Biogas Plant
from Palm Oil Waste” IEEE explore, 71-77, 978-1-4244-5145-6/09, 2009.
Non-indexed publications
1. S.M. Nainar, W.Vignesh Vicki, S. Begum, M.N.M. Ansari, “A Review on Bio Scaffolds for
Tissue Engineering Application”, SJET, Volume-2: Issue-2, 2014.

2. S. M. Nainar, S. Begum, M. N. M. Ansari, Hazleen Anuar, “Tensile Properties and
Morphological Studies on HA/PLA Bio composites for Tissue Engineering Scaffolds”, IJER,
2014
3. Hann S. Low, M. N. M. Ansari, S. Begum, “Model, Synthesis and Applications of Graphene
Oxide: A Review, Nanomaterials and Energy”, 3 [2], 2014.
4. A. N. M Karim and S. Begum, “Enhanced Performance of Zinc Oxide Arrestor by Simple
Modification in Processing and Design”, J Material Sci Eng , 2 [4],
http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2169-0022.S1.0029., 2014.
5. S. M. Nainar, S. Begum, Z. Hasan Z, M. N. M Ansari MNM, H. Anuar,” Influence of Maleic
Anhydride on Mechanical Properties and Morphology of Hydroxyapatite/Poly- (Lactic Acid)
Composites”, Regenerative Research, 1[2] 32-38, 2012
International Conference
1. Shahida Begum and Arman Meshkinnejad, “Electrical and Micro-Structure Characterizations
of Doped and Calcined Nanosized TiO2 Based Varistors Processed with Different Binders”,
Proceedings of International conference on Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies,
University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 2016.
2. S. M Nainar, S. Begum, M. N. M Ansari, Z. Hasan, H. Anuar, “Thermal Properties of Poly
(Lactic Acid)- Hydroxyapatite Bio composite for Bone Scaffolds”, Proceedings of International
Conference on Advancements of Polymeric Materials, 2013.
3. Loo Ah Wai, M. N. M, Ansari, S. M Nainar and S. Begum, “Design and Development of
ThreeDimensional Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Applications, Proceedings of International
Conference on Advancements of Polymeric Materials, 2013.
4. Mohd Najib Hamsan, M. N. M Ansari, S. M Nainar and S. Begum, “Simulation of Poly-Lactic
AcidHydroxyapatite Bio-Composite Injection Moldings Using Moldflow”, Proceedings of
International Conference on Advancements of Polymeric Materials, 2013.
5. Hari Krishna Rao G, M. N. M Ansari, and S. Begum, “Application of Taguchi Method for
End Milling Optimization of MWCNT Reinforced Epoxy Composite”, Proceedings of
International Conference on Advancements of Polymeric Materials, 2013.
6. S. Gholizadeh, S. Begum, M. N. M. Ansari, Z. Kothandapani, “Investigate the Influence of
Different Binders on Physical and Mechanical Characterization of Titanium Dioxide Based
Varistor”, Proceeding for International Conference on Mechanical Engineering Research, 2013.
7. S. M Nainar, S. Begum, Z. Hasan, M. N. M Ansari, H. Anuar , S. K Nayak, “MAH-G-
PLA/HA Composites for Injection Moulded Scaffolds”, Oral presentation in MTERMS’12
conference, Regenerative Research, 21, 2012.

8. L. H. Sen, M. N. M Ansari, S. Begum, S. H. S Zein, “The effect of Graphene Oxide on
Mechanical, Electrical and Morphological Properties of Graphene/Epoxy Nanocomposite”, Oral
presentation on 20th Scientific Conference on the Microscopy Society of Malaysia and 21st
Annual General Meeting, 2011.
9. S. M Nainar, S. Begum, B. Mohamad, Robert A. Shanks, “SEM Studies on n-HA/PVA
Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Replacement”, Oral presentation on 20th Scientific Conference on the
Microscopy Society of Malaysia and 21st annual General Meeting, 2011.
10. S. Begum, M. Satgunam and S. F. Abdullah, “Effects of Plastic Deformation on
Recrystallization Temperatures and Microstructures of C36000 Copper-Zinc alloy”, Oral
presentation on International conference on Advances in Materials Processing Technology
(AMPT), 2011.
11. S. F Abdullah, B. K Yap, S. Nomanbhay, S. Begum, C. Y Tan and S. Radiman, “Enhancing
Energy Efficiency in Mechanical Devices through Nano-Lubricant”; International Conference on
Advances in Renewable Energy Technology (ICARET 2010), 2010.
12. S. Begum, A. N. M. Karim and M. S. J Hashmi, “Modelling for the Mean Particle Size of
Spray Dried Granules to Produce ZnO Varistor Powder”, Proceeding of conference on
“Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies (AMPT2006), 2006.
13. S. Begum, A. N. M Karim, and M. S. J Hashmi, “Use of Latex Binder for Physical
Characterization and Performance Evaluation of Zinc Oxide Varistor”, Proceeding of conference
on “Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies (AMPT2006), 2006.
14. S. Begum, A. N. M Karim and M. S. J Hashmi, “Performance Evaluation Zinc Oxide
Varistor Produced from Powder under Different Spray Drying Conditions”, Proceeding of the
International Conference of Manufacturing Materials (ICMM2006), 272-277, 2006.
15. S. Begum and M. S. J Hashmi, “Electrical Performance of Zinc Oxide Varistor using Powder
Processed by Different Latex Binders”, proceeding for IATC2005, 59-67, 2005.
16. A. N. M. Karim, S. Begum, and M.S.J. Hashmi, “Electrical Performance of Zinc Oxide
Varistor using Powder Processed by Different Latex Binders”, Proceeding of the 9th Japan
International SAMPE Symposium and Exhibition (JISSE-9), 281-286, 2005.
17. S. Begum, A. Duff, R. Puyane and M.S.J. Hashmi, “Optimization of Spray Drying
Parameters for the Production of ZnO Varistor Powder”, Abstract Published in the J. of
American Ceramic Society, 1995.
18. M. M Helali, S. Begum and M. S .J Hashmi, “Improving Adhesive Bond Strength of High
Velocity OxyFuel (HVOF) Thermal Spray Coating”, Proceeding of 11th Conference of Irish
Manufacturing Committee (IMC 11), pp-263-273, 1994.

National Conference (Malaysia and Bangladesh)
1. A. Meshkinnejad and S. Begum, “Effect of Calcination Temperature on Mechanical Properties
and Micro-Structure of Doped TiO2 Varistor”, Presented in 4th National Graduate conference
(NATGRAD2017), College of Graduate Studies, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia, 2017.
2. A. Meshkinnejad, S. Begum and A. Ramasamy, “Electrical Properties Evaluation of Doped
TiO2 Varistor Calcined Under Different Temperatures, Presented in 4th National Graduate
conference (NATGRAD2017), College of Graduate Studies, Universiti Tenaga Nasional,
Malaysia, 2017.
3. A. Meshkinnejad and S. Begum, “Mechanical Characterizations of Doped and Calcined TiO2
Based Varistors Processed with Different Binders”, International Postgraduate Colloquia (IIPC),
Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur, ISBN: 978-967-10730-5-6, 15-23, 2016.
4. S. M Nainar, S. Begum, M. N. M Ansari, H. Anuar,R. A Shanks, I. Khong, S. K Nayak,
“Development of HA/PLA Bio Composite for Tissue Engineering Scaffolds”, National Graduate
conference 2012 (NATGRAD 2012), UNITEN, Malaysia, 2012.
5. Z. Kothandapani, S. Begum, M. N. M Ansari, S. Gholizadeh, “Effect of Tungsten and
Bismuth Oxide on Titanium Dioxide based Varistor”, published in National Graduate conference
2012, (NATGRAD 2012), UNITEN, Malaysia, 2012.
6. I. R. Daud, S. Begum, S. Gholizadeh, Z. Kothandapani, “Development on High Performance
of TiO2 Varistor Powder Doped with Ta2O5, WO3 and Co3O4”, Published in National
Graduate conference 2012, (NATGRAD 2012), UNITEN, Malaysia, 2012.
7. S. Begum, “Study of Catalytic Converter and its Use in the Automobile Industry in Malaysia”,
Graduate Students Conference on Research and Development (ScoRed), 2009.
8. S. Begum, J. Jegatheeson, M. A. M. Balbed, “Characterization and Analysis of A356-Alumina
Composite Produced by Powder Metallurgy”, Graduate Students Conference on Research and
Development (ScoRed), 2008.
9. S. Begum, A. Md. Asaduzzaman and A. Ahmed, “Mathematical Modelling for the Processing
of Ceramic Cutting Tools”, Souvenir, Programme and Abstract of 9th Annual Conference of
Bangladesh Ceramic Society, 2000.
10. S. Begum, S. Aziz, A. Md. Asaduzzaman and A. Ahmed, “Processing and Characterization
of Ceramic Cutting Tools for Machining, Souvenir, Programme and Abstract of 7th Annual
Conference of Bangladesh Ceramic Society, 2000.
11. S. Begum and A. Ahmed, (2000), “High-Performance Ceramic-An overview”, Presented as
Key-note Speech, 9th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Ceramic Society, 2000.

BOOK CHAPTER
1. A. N. M Karim, S. Begum, and A. N. Nordin, "Technical and Economic Feasibility of Sensor
Technology for Health/Environmental Condition Monitoring”, Elsevier MRW-MATP project,
Book Chapter, Vol. 13, 2014.
2. A. N. M Karim, S. Begum and M. S. J Hashmi, “Processing of ZnO Varistor: Sources of
Defects Generation and Possible Measures of Their Elimination, On Advanced Methods in Mat.
Processing Defects (MPD 3), 143-153, 1997.