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Associate Professor Ts Dr Umer Rashid

Associate Professor

Additional Role:
Dual Role Manager, CERVIE

Academic Qualifications

  • 2020 – 2024: Stanford's World's Top 2% of Scientists
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Chemistry)
  • Master of Science (Chemistry)
  • Bachelor of Science (Pre-Engineering)

Areas of Interest
Heterogeneous Catalysts
Nano-magnetic Catalysts
Bio-based Catalysts
Metal Organic Framework (MOF)
Biodiesel
Jet Fuels
Carbon Quantum Dots (CQD)
Wastewater Treatment
Nanoadsorbents
Research Publications

 

  1. B. Hazmi, U. Rashid*, B.R. Moser, M.H.A. Ghani, F.A. Alharthi, J. Han, J. Yoo, (2025). Environmentally Sustainable Production of Biodiesel from Low-cost Lipid Feedstock using a Zirconium-based Metal-Organic Framework Sulfonated Solid Catalyst. Green Chemical Engineering, Manuscript ID:   GCE248 [Impact Factor = 9.1]. Q1
  2. B. Hazmi, U. Rashid*, Z.N. Akhlisah, S. Chaowamalee, C. Ngamcharussrivichai, M.J. Sabater, (2025). Productive Esterification of Palm Fatty Acid Distillate under Lignocellulosic Biomass Char of Rambutan Seeds Waste-supported Sulfonated Catalyst. Biomass and Bioenergy, Volume 194, Article ID:  107607 [Impact Factor = 5.8]. Q1
  3. K. Srikumar, Y.H. Tan, U. Rashid*, I.S. Tan, J. Kansedo, N.M. Mubarak, P.N.Y. Yek, P.V. Chai, R.R. Karri, Y.S. Chan, (2025). A Life Cycle Assessment of Biodiesel from Waste Cooking Oil using Bifunctional Magnetic Nanocatalyst. Energy, Volume 331, Article ID:  137029 [Impact Factor = 9.0]. Q1
  4. U. Rashid*,   H. Ur Rehman,   M.R.U. Mustafa,   B. Hazmi,   H. Khurshid,   J. Ahmad,  J.  Yu, (2025). Comprehensive Optimization Study for Methanolysis of Linum usitatissimum Oil using Response Surface Methodology and Artificial Neural Network. New Journal of Chemistry, Volume 49, Pages 1002 - 1016 [Impact Factor = 2.7]. Q2
  5. M. Aliyu, U. Rashid*, T. Tsubota, W.A.W.A.K. Ghani, M.A.M. Salleh, D.A. Khuong, K.T. Trinh, N.T. Duc, D. Tashima, T. Ryu, (2025). A Novel Magnetic Bifunctional Hydrochar Catalyst Derived from Palm Leaf Residue for Biodiesel Production: Kinetic and Thermodynamic Studies. Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology, Volume 100, Pages 530 - 544 [Impact Factor = 2.8]. Q2
  6. J. Yusuf, S.M. Sapuan, U. Rashid, R.A. Ilyas, M.R. Hassan, (2025). Hybridization of Bio-composites with Oil Palm Cellulose Nanofibrils/Graphene Nanoplatelets Reinforcement in Green Epoxy: A Study of Physical, Thermal, Mechanical, and Morphological Properties. Nanotechnology Reviews, Volume 14, Issue 1, Article ID: 20250197 [Impact Factor = 6.1]. Q1
  7. J. Yusuf, S.M. Sapuan, U. Rashid, R.A. Ilyas, M.R. Hassan, (2025). Water Immersion Behavior of CNF/GNP Reinforced Green Epoxy Hybrid Nanocomposites. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Volume 317, Part 1, Article ID: 144790 [Impact Factor = 7.7]. Q1
  8. A.B. Ngulde, W.A.W.A.K. Ghani, N.M. Nawi, U. Rashid, S. Kiman, (2025). Enhancing the Energy Content of Melawan Coal through H2SO4 and NaOH Demineralization. Indonesian Journal of Chemistry, Volume 25, Issue 03, Page No. 760 - 769. [Impact Factor = 1.0] Q4
  9. A.B. Ngulde, W.A.W.A.K. Ghani, N.M. Nawi, U. Rashid, S. Kiman, (2025). Assessing Bamboo Culm of Different Ages as Potential Solid Fuel for Power Generation.  Evergreen, Volume 12, Issue 01, Pages 574-582. [Scopus Indexed].
  10. M. Aliyu, B.R. Moser, F.A. Alharthi, U. Rashid*, (2024). Efficient Production of Biodiesel from Palm Fatty Acid Distillate using a Novel Hydrochar-based Solid Acid Catalyst Derived from Palm Leaf Waste.  Process Safety and Environmental Protection, Volume 187, Pages 1126-1139 [Impact Factor = 6.9]. Q1
  11. S. Ao, U. Rashid, D. Shi, S.L. Rokhum, L.T.G. Thuy, T.A. Alahmadi, A. Chinnathambi, T. Mathimani, (2024). Synthesis and Utilization of Biomass-derived Sulfonated Heterogeneous Catalyst-BT-SO3H for Microalgal Biodiesel Production. Environmental Research, Volume 245, Article ID. 118025 [Impact Factor = 7.7]. Q1
  12. Y. Jamal, S.M. Sapuan, U. Rashid, R.A. Ilyas, A. Roshdi, (2024). Thermal, Mechanical, Thermo-Mechanical and Morphological Properties of Graphene Nanoplatelets Reinforced Green Epoxy Nanocomposites. Polymer Composites, Volume 45, Issue 3, Page 1998-2011 [Impact Factor = 4.8]. Q1
  13. Y. Jamal, S.M. Sapuan, U. Rashid, R.A. Ilyas, A. Roshdi, (2024). Thermal, Mechanical and Morphological Properties of Oil Palm Cellulose Nanofibril Reinforced Green Epoxy Nanocomposites. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Volume 278, Article No. 134421 [Impact Factor = 7.7]. Q1
  14. J. Yusuf, A.H.M. Firdaus, S.M. Sapuan, U. Rashid, R.A. Ilyas, M.R. Hassan, M.A. Ansari, (2024). Nanocellulose-graphene Hybrid Composites: Fabrication, Characterization, Applications and Environmental Impact. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Volume 282, Article No. 137244 [Impact Factor = 7.7]. Q1
  15. S. Ao, H.F. Greer, L.A. Alghamdi, U. Rashid, G. Haldere, A.E.H. Wheatley, S.L. Rokhum (2024). Snail Shell Derived Magnetic Nanocatalysts for Biodiesel Production: Process Optimization through Response Surface Methodology, Kinetics, and Thermodynamics Studies. Biomass and Bioenergy, Article No. 134421 [Impact Factor = 5.8]. Q1
  16. M. Aliyu, U. Rashid*, W.A.W.K. Ghani, M.A.M. Salleh, B. Hazmi, F.A. Alharthi, E. Antunes, J. Yu, (2024). Waste Palm Leaves-based Hydrochar Support Catalytic Esterification of Palm Fatty Acid Distillate. BioEnergy Research, Volume 17, pages 2413–2428. [Impact Factor = 3.1]. Q2
  17. M.U. Javed, H. Mukhtar, B. Zieniuk, U. Rashid*, (2024). Algal-Based Hollow Fiber Membrane Bioreactors for Efficient Wastewater Treatment: A Comprehensive Review. Fermentation, Volume 10, Issue 3, Article ID. 131 [Impact Factor = 3.3]. Q2
  18. M.U. Javed, I. Nazeer, H. Mukhtar, U. Rashid*, M.J. Sabater, F.A. Alharthi, (2024). Production and Optimization of Biofuels from Locally Isolated Algal Biomass: Strategies for Circular Economy Integration. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, Volume 61, Article ID. 103383 [Impact Factor = 3.4]. Q2
  19. T.K. Dada, R. Kumar, U. Rashid, M. Somasundaram, E. Antunes. (2024). Enhanced Catalytic Activity of Sm/CeO2 to Produce Gasoline-range Hydrocarbons from Pyrolysis of Spent Coffee Grounds. Journal of the Energy Institute, Volume 115, Article ID. 101663. [Impact Factor = 5.6] Q2
  20. S. Nisar, M.A. Hanif, U. Rashid*, M.I. Jilani, I.A. Bhatti, I. Ali, B. Zieniuk, (2024). Synthesis of Water-soluble Menthol Derivatives using Response Surface Methodology. Indonesian Journal of Chemistry, Volume 24, Issue 06, Page No. 1701 - 1716. [Impact Factor = 1.0] Q4
  21. S.I.S. Mashuri, M.F. Kasim, N.H.M. Kaus, Y.H. Tan, A. Islam, U. Rashid*, N. Asikin-Mijan, J. Andas, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, M.K. Yaakob, W.I.N.W. Ismail, M.L. Ibrahim. (2023). Photo-response Range Extension of Z-scheme ZnO/CdS for LED-light-driven Photo-active Catalyst. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Volume 184, Article ID. 113602 [Impact Factor = 16.3]. Q1
  22. J. Ahmad, M. Awais, U. Rashid, C. Ngamcharussrivichai, S.R. Naqvi, I. Ali, (2023). A Systematic and Critical Review on Effective Utilization of Artificial Intelligence for Biodiesel Production Techniques. Fuel, Volume 338, Article ID. 127379 [Impact Factor = 6.7]. Q1
  23. T. Meemamah, A. Chotirattanachote, J. Ahmad, U. Rashid, C. Ngamcharussrivichai, (2023). Bifunctional Acid-Base Strontium-Titanium Mixed Oxides Supported on SBA-15 for Selective Synthesis of Renewable Branched Bio-Jet Fuel Precursor. Fuel, Volume 351, Article ID. 128895 [Impact Factor = 6.7]. Q1
  24. U. Rashid*, B. Hazmi, R.F. Abdullah, S.F. Ibrahim, A. Alsalme, T. Tsubota (2023). Physico-chemical Properties of Waste Palm-based Catalysts Synthesized from Pyrolyzed and Hydrothermalized Chars for Biodiesel Production. Topics in Catalysis, Volume 66, Pages 723–739 [Impact Factor = 2.8]. Q2
  25. M. Hanif, I.A. Bhatti, M.A. Hanif, U. Rashid*, B.R. Moser, A. Hanif, F.A. Alharthi, (2023). Nano-magnetic CaO/Fe2O3/Feldspar Catalyst for Production of Biodiesel from Waste Oils. Catalysts, Volume 13, Issue 6, Article ID. 998. [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  26. A. Chottiratanachote, M. Suttipong, U. Rashid*, V. Parasuk, J.N. Kondo, T. Yokoi, A. Alsalme, C. Ngamcharussrivichai, (2023). Selective Synthesis of Renewable Bio-Jet Fuel Precursors from Furfural and 2-Butanone via Heterogeneously Catalyzed Aldol Condensation. Catalysts, Volume 13, Issue 2, Article ID. 242. [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  27. O. Ojelabi, S. Yousatit, U. Rashid, C. Ngamcharussrivichai, (2023). Mild Dealumination of H-ZSM-5 Zeolite for Enhanced Conversion of Glucose into 5-Hydroxymethylfurfuralin a Biphasic Solvent System. Catalysts, Volume 13, Issue 6, Article ID. 982. [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  28. K. Saikia, K. Ngaosuwan, S. Assabumrungrat, B. Singh, P.U. Okoye, U. Rashid, S.L. Rokhum (2023). Sulphonated Cellulose-based Carbon as a Green Heterogeneous Catalyst for Biodiesel Production: Process Optimization and Kinetic Studies. Biomass and Bioenergy, Volume 173, Article ID. 106799 [Impact Factor = 5.8]. Q1
  29. I. Aliyu, S.M. Sapuan, E.S. Zainudin, U. Rashid, M.Y. Mohamed, R. Yahaya (2023). Characterization of Ash from Sugar Palm [Arenga Pinnata (Wurmb.) Merr] Fiber for Industrial Application. Journal of Natural Fibers, Volume 20, Issue 1, Article ID. 2170943 [Impact Factor = 2.8]. Q1
  30. M. Iqbal, M.A. Hanif, U. Rashid*, M.I. Jilani, F.A. Alharthi, E.A. Kazerooni (2023). Optimization and Kinetic Study of Treating of Dye-Contaminated Wastewater Using Bio-Composite Synthesized from Natural Waste. Separations, Volume 10, Issue 7, Article ID. 386. [Impact Factor = 2.5]. Q3
  31. A. Fatima, M.A. Hanif, U. Rashid*, M.I. Jilani, F.A. Alharthi, J. Han (2023). Adsorption, Modeling, Thermodynamic, and Kinetic Studies of Acteray Golden Removal from Polluted Water Using Sindh Clay and Quartz as Low-Cost Adsorbents. Separations, Volume 10, Issue 10, Article ID. 538. [Impact Factor = 2.5]. Q2
  32. T. Saeed, M.A. Hanif, U. Rashid*, H. Anwar, I.A. Bhatti, F.A. Alharthi, J. Han, J. Yoo (2023). Utilization of Sunflower Marble Waste Nanocomposites for Efficient Removal of Dyes from Wastewater: Synthesis, Adsorption Performance, and Characterization. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, Volume 234, Article ID. 678 Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  33. T. Hussain, N. Akhter, R. Nadeem, U. Rashid*, S. Noreen, S. Anjum, S. Ullah, H.R. Hussain, A. Ashfaq, S. Perveen, F.A. Alharthi, E.A. Kazeroon (2023). Biogenic Synthesis of Date Stones Biochar-based Zirconium Oxide Nanocomposite for the Removal of Hexavalent Chromium from Aqueous Solution. Applied Nanoscience, Volume 13, Issue 9, Pages 6053–6066 [Scopus Indexed]. Q3
  34. R.F. Abdullah, U. Rashid*, B. Hazmi, M.L. Ibrahim, T. Tsubota, F.A. Alharthi, (2022). Potential Heterogeneous Nano-catalyst via Integrating Hydrothermal Carbonization for Biodiesel Production using Waste Cooking Oil. Chemosphere, Volume 286, Article ID. 131913 [Impact Factor = 8.1]. Q1
  35. M.M. Harussani, S.M. Sapuan, U. Rashid*, A. Khalina, R.A. Ilyas, (2022). Pyrolysis of Polypropylene Plastic Waste into Carbonaceous Char: Priority of Plastic Waste Management Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic. Science of the Total Environment, Volume 803, Article ID. 149911 [Impact Factor = 8.2]. Q1
  36. N.A. Ibrahim, U. Rashid*, B. Hazmi, B.R. Moser, F.A. Alharthi, S.L. Rokhum, C. Ngamcharussrivichai, (2022). Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil using Magnetic Bifunctional Calcium and Iron Oxide Nanocatalysts Derived from Empty Fruit Bunch. Fuel, Volume 137, Article ID. 123525 [Impact Factor = 6.7]. Q1
  37. B. Hazmi, U. Rashid*, S. Kawi, W.N.A.W. Mokhtar, T.C.S. Yaw, B.R. Moser, A. Alsalme, (2022). Palm Fatty Acid Distillate Esterification using Synthesized Heterogeneous Sulfonated Carbon Catalyst from Plastic Waste: Characterization, Catalytic Efficacy and Stability, and Fuel Properties. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, Volume 162, Pages 1139-1151 [Impact Factor = 6.9]. Q1
  38. A. Shabbir, H. Mukhtar, M.W. Mumtaz, U. Rashid*, G. Abbas, B.R. Moser, A. Alsalme, T. Touqeer, C. Ngamcharussrivichai, (2022). Lewatit-immobilized Lipase from Bacillus pumilus as a New Catalyst for Biodiesel Production from Tallow: Response Surface Optimization, Fuel Properties and Exhaust Emissions. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, Volume 160, Pages 286-296 [Impact Factor = 6.9]. Q1
  39. A. Ashfaq, R. Nadeem, H. Gong, U. Rashid*, S. Noreen, S. ur Rehman, Z. Ahmed, M. Adil, N. Akhtar, M.Z. Ashfaq, F.A. Alharthi, E.A. Kazerooni, (2022). Fabrication of Novel Agrowaste (Banana and Potato Peels)-Based Biochar/TiO2 Nanocomposite for Adsorption of Cr(VI), Statistical Optimization via RSM Approach. Polymers, Volume 14, Issue No. 13, Article ID 2644 [Impact Factor = 4.7].Q1
  40. A. Alhothali, H. Khurshid, M.R.U. Mustafa, K.M. Moria, U. Rashid, O.O. Bamasag, (2022). Evaluation of Contemporary Computational Techniques to Optimize Adsorption Process for Simultaneous Removal of COD and TOC in Wastewater. Adsorption Science & Technology, Volume 2022, Article ID: 7874826 [Impact Factor = 2.8]. Q1
  41. M.U. Javed, H. Mukhtar, M.T. Hayat, U. Rashid*, M.W. Mumtaz, C. Ngamcharussrivichaid, (2022). Sustainable Processing of Algal Biomass for a Comprehensive Biorefinery. Journal of Biotechnology, Volume 352, Pages 47-58 [Impact Factor = 4.1]. Q2
  42. K. Saikia, K. Rajkumari, N.S. Moyon, S. Basumatary, G. Halder, U. Rashid, S.L. Rokhum (2022). Sulphonated Biomass-based Catalyst for Solketal Synthesis by Acetalization of Glycerol – A By product of Biodiesel Production. Fuel Processing Technology, Volume 238, Article ID 107482 [Impact Factor = 7.2]. Q1
  43. S.M. Praveena, U. Rashid, S.A. Rashid, (2022). Optimization of Nutrients Removal from Synthetic Greywater by Low-cost Activated Carbon: Application of Taguchi Method and Response Surface Methodology. Toxin Reviews, Volume 41, Issue 2, Pages 506 - 515 [Impact Factor = 3.3]. Q2
  44. A. Islam, S. Roy, S.H. Teo, S. Khandaker, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, A.A. Aziz, M.U. Monir, U. Rashid, D-V. N. Vo, M.L. Ibrahim, H. Znad, M.R. Awual (2022). Functional Novel Ligand based Palladium (II) Separation and Recovery from e-waste using Solvent-ligand Approach. Colloids and Surfaces A-Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, Volume 632, Article ID. 127767 [Impact Factor = 4.9]. Q2
  45. B. Hazmi, U. Rashid*, S. Kawi, W.N.A.W. Mokhtar, F.A. Ahangar, T.C.S. Yaw, T. Tsubota, F.A. Alharthi, C. Ngamcharussrivichai (2022). A Heterogeneous Bifunctional Carbon Nanocatalyst from Plastic Waste Efficiently Catalyzes Production of Biodiesel from Waste Cooking Oil. Catalysts, Volume 12, Issue 8, Article ID. 874 [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  46. B. Hazmi, M. Beygisangchin, U. Rashid*, W.N.A.W. Mokhtar, T. Tsubota, A. Alsalme, C. Ngamcharussrivichai (2022). Glycerol-based Retrievable Heterogeneous Catalysts for Single-pot Esterification of Palm Fatty Acid Distillate to Biodiesel. Molecules, Volume 27, Issue 20, Article ID. 7142. [Impact Factor = 4.2]. Q2
  47. S. Inam, M.A. Hanif, U. Rashid*, F. Nadeem, F.A. Alharthi, E.A. Kazerooni (2022). The Novel Approach of Catalytic Interesterification, Hydrolysis and Transesterification of Pongamia pinnata Oil. Catalysts, Volume 12, Issue 8, Article ID. 896 [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  48. H.Q.A. Sami, M.A. Hanif, U. Rashid*, S. Nisar, I.A. Bhatti, S.L. Rokhum, T. Tsubota, A. Alsalme (2022). Environmentally Safe Magnetic Nanocatalyst for the Production of Biodiesel from Pongamia pinnata Oil. Catalysts, Volume 12, Issue 10, Article ID. 1266 [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  49. S.P. Gouda, J.M.H. Anal, P. Kumar, A. Dhakshinamoorthy, U. Rashid, S.L. Rokhum (2022). Microwave-assisted Biodiesel Production using UiO-66 MOF Derived Nanocatalyst: Process Optimization using Response Surface Methodology. Catalysts, Volume 12, Issue 11, Article ID. 1312 [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  50. I. Javed, M.A. Hanif, U. Rashid*, F. Nadeem, F.A. Alharthi, E.A. Kazerooni (2022). Enhancing Functionalities in Nanocomposites for Effective Dye Removal from Wastewater: Isothermal, Kineticand Thermodynamic Aspects. Water, Volume 14, Issue 17, Article ID. 2600 [Impact Factor = 3.0]. Q2
  51. Y. Chauhdary, M.A. Hanif, U. Rashid*, I.A. Bhatti, H. Anwar, Y. Jamil, F.A. Alharthi, E.A. Kazerooni (2022). Effective Removal of Reactive and Direct Dyes from Colored Wastewater using Low-cost Novel Bentonite Nanocomposites. Water, Volume 14, Issue 22, Article ID. 3604 [Impact Factor = 3.0]. Q2
  52. A.H. Khoja, A.H. Javed, S.R. Naqvi, S. Shakir, IU Din, Z. Arshad, U. Rashid, U.Y. Qazi, N. Naeem, (2022). Partial Oxidation of Methane over CaO Decorated TiO2 Nanocatalyst for Syngas Production in a Fixed Bed Reactor. Catalysts, Volume 12, Issue 10, Article ID. 1089 [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  53. A. Akhtar, M.A. Hanif, U. Rashid*, I.A. Bhatti, F.A. Alharthi, E.A. Kazerooni (2022). Advanced Treatment of Direct Dye Wastewater using Novel Composites Produced from Hoshanar and Sunny Grey Waste. Separations, Volume 9, Issue 12, Article ID. 425 [Impact Factor = 2.5]. Q2
  54. I. Akbar, M.A. Hanif, U. Rashid*, I.A. Bhatti, F.A. Alharthi, E.A. Kazerooni (2022). Green Nanocomposite for the Adsorption of Toxic Dyes Removal from Colored Waters. Coatings, Volume 12, Issue 12, Article ID. 1955 [Impact Factor = 2.9]. Q2
  55. A. Baig, M. Zubair, S.H. Summra, M.F. Nazar, M.N. Zafar, K. Jabeen, M.B. Hassan, U. Rashid, (2022). Heating Effect on Quality Characteristics of Mixed Canola Cooking Oils. BMC Chemistry, Volume 16, Article ID. 3 (2022) [Impact Factor = 4.6]. Q2
  56. C.M.H. Goh, Y.H. Tan, N.M. Mubarak, J. Kansedo, U. Rashid, M. Khalid, R. Walvekar, (2022). Synthesis of Magnetic Basic Palm Kernel Shell Catalyst for Biodiesel Production and Characterisation and Optimisation by Taguchi Method. Applied Nanoscience, Volume 12, Pages 3721–3733 [Impact Factor = 0.0]. Q3
  57. E.A. Kazerooni, A.M. Al-Sadi, U. Rashid, I-D. Kim, S-M. Kang, I-J. Lee, (2022). Salvianolic Acid Modulates Physiological Responses and Stress-related Genes to affect Osmotic Stress Tolerance in Glycine max and Zea mays. Frontiers in Plant Science, Volume 15, Issue 13, Article ID: 904037 [Impact Factor = 4.1]. Q1
  58. E.A. Kazerooni, S.S.N. Maharachchikumbura, A.M. Al-Sadi, U. Rashid, S-M Kang, I-J Lee, (2022). Actinomucor elegans and Podospora bulbillosa Positively Improves Endurance to Water Deficit and Salinity Stresses in Tomato Plants. Journal of Fungi, Volume 8, Issue 8, Article ID: 785 [Impact Factor = 4.2]. Q1
  59. E.A. Kazerooni, S.S.N. Maharachchikumbura, A.M. Al-Sadi, U. Rashid, I-D. Kim, S-M. Kang, I-J. Lee, (2022). Effects of the Rhizosphere Fungus Cunninghamella bertholletiae on the Solanum lycopersicum Response to Diverse Abiotic Stresses. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Volume 23, Issue 16, Article ID: 8909 [Impact Factor = 4.9]. Q1
  60. R.F. Abdullah, U. Rashid*, M.L. Ibrahim, B. Hazmi, F.A. Alharthi, I.A. Nehdi, (2021). Bifunctional Nano-catalyst Produced from Palm Kernel Shell via Hydrothermal-assisted Carbonization for Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Volume 137, Article ID. 110638 [Impact Factor = 16.3]. Q1
  61. R.F. Abdullah, U. Rashid*, M.L. Ibrahim, M.A.H.L. NolHakim, B.R. Moser, F.A. Alharthi (2021). Bifunctional Biomass-based Catalyst for Biodiesel Production via Hydrothermal Carbonization (HTC) Pretreatment – Synthesis, Characterization and Optimization. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, Volume 156, Pages 219-230 [Impact Factor = 6.9]. Q1
  62. B. Hazmi, U. Rashid*, M.L. Ibrahim, I.A. Nehdi, M. Azam, S.I. Al-Resayes, (2021). Synthesis and Characterization of Bifunctional Magnetic Nano-catalyst from Rice Husk for Production of Biodiesel. Environmental Technology & Innovation, Volume 21, Article ID. 101296 [Impact Factor = 6.7]. Q1
  63. J. Ahmad, F. Patuzzi, U. Rashid*, M. Shahabz, C. Ngamcharussrivichai, M. Baratieri, (2021). Exploring Untapped Effect of Process Conditions on Biochar Characteristics and Applications. Environmental Technology & Innovation, Volume 21, Article ID. 101310 [Impact Factor = 6.7]. Q1
  64. C.L. Lee, K.L. Chin, P.S. H’ng, U. Rashid, M. Maminski, P.S. Khoo, (2021). Effect of Pretreatment Conditions on the Chemical Structural Characteristics of Coconut and Palm Kernel Shell: A Potentially Valuable Precursor for Eco-Efficient Activated Carbon Production. Environmental Technology & Innovation, Volume 21, Article ID. 101309 [Impact Factor = 6.7]. Q1
  65. B. Changmai, A.E.H. Wheatley, R. Rano, G. Halder, M. Selvaraj, U. Rashid, L. Rokhum, (2021). A Magnetically Separable Acid-functionalized Nanocatalyst for Biodiesel Production. Fuel, Volume 305C, Article ID. 121576 [Impact Factor = 6.7]. Q1
  66. H. Khurshid, M.R.U. Mustafa, U. Rashid*, M.H. Isa, H.Y. Chia, M.M. Shah, (2021). Adsorptive Removal of COD from Produced Water using Tea Waste Biochar. Environmental Technology & Innovation, Volume 23, Article ID. 101563 [Impact Factor = 6.7]. Q1
  67. A. Islam, A.M. Swara, S.H. Teo, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, D.-V.N. Vo, M.L. Ibrahim, G. Abdulkreem-Alsultan, U. Rashid, Md.R. Awual (2021). Advances in Physiochemical and Biochemical Approaches for Sustainable Metal Recovery from e-Waste: A Critical Review. Journal of Cleaner Production, Volume 23, Article ID. 129015 [Impact Factor = 9.7]. Q1
  68. M.M. Harussani, S.M. Sapuan, U. Rashid*, A. Khalina, (2021). Development and Characterization of Polypropylene Waste of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Derived Char Filled Sugar Palm Starch Biocomposite Briquettes. Polymers. Volume 13, Issue 11, Article ID. 1707 [Impact Factor = 4.7]. Q1
  69. A. Shahid, S. Malik, C.-C. Liu, S.G. Musharaf, A.J. Siddiqui, F. Khan, N.I. Tarbiah, M. Gull, U. Rashid, M.A. Mehmood, (2021). Characterization of a Newly Isolated Cyanobacterium Plectonema terebrans for Biotransformation of the Wastewater-derived Nutrients to Biofuel and High-value Bioproducts. Journal of Water Process Engineering, Volume 39, Article ID: 101702 [Impact Factor = 6.3]. Q1
  70. J. Najeeb, S. Akram, M.W. Mumtaz, M. Danish, A. Irfan, T. Touqeer, U. Rashid*, W.A.W.A.K. Ghani, T.S.Y. Choong, (2021). Nanobiocatalysts for Biodiesel Synthesis through Transesterification - A Review. Catalysts, Volume 11, Issue 2, Article ID. 171 [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  71. S. Perveen, M.A. Hanif, R. Nadeem, U. Rashid*, M.W. Azeem, M. Zubair, N. Nisar, F.A. Alharthi, B.R. Moser, (2021). A Novel Route of Mixed Catalysis for Production of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters from Potential Seed Oil Sources. Catalysts, Volume 11, Issue 7, Article ID. 811 [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  72. S. Nisar, M.A. Hanif, U. Rashid*, A. Hanif, M.N. Akhtar, C. Ngamcharussrivichai, (2021). Trends in Widely Used Catalysts for Fatty Acids Methyl Esters (FAME) Production: A Review. Catalysts, Volume 11, Issue 09, Article ID. 1085 [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  73. A.S.K. Zaman, T.L. Tan, Y. Chowmasundaram, N. Jamaludin, A.R. Sadrolhosseini, U. Rashid, S.A. Rashid, (2021). Properties and Molecular Structure of Carbon Quantum Dots Derived from Empty Fruit Bunch Biochar using a Facile Microwave-assisted Method for the Detection of Cu2+ ions. Optical Materials, Volume 112, Article ID. 110801 [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  74. A. Niaz, A. Adnan, R. Bashir, M.W. Mumtaz, S.A. Raza, U. Rashid*, C.P. Tan, T.B. Tan, (2021). The In vitro α-glucosidase Inhibition Activity of Various Solvent Fractions of Tamarix dioica and 1H-NMR based Metabolite Identification and Molecular Docking Analysis. Plants. Volume 10, Volume 6, Article ID. 1128 [Impact Factor = 4.0]. Q1
  75. I. Haq, K. Qaisar, A. Nawaz, F. Akram, H. Mukhtar, X. Zohu, Y. Xu, M.W. Mumtaz, U. Rashid*, W.A.W.A.K. Ghani, T.S.Y. Choong, (2021). Advances in Valorization of Lignocellulosic Biomass towards Energy Generation. Catalysts, Volume 11, Issue 3, Article ID. 309 [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  76. Ayesha, M. Bilal, N. Rasool, S.G. Khan, U. Rashid*, H. Altaf, I. Ali, (2021). Synthesis of Indoles via Intermolecular and Intramolecular Cyclization by using Palladium-based Catalysts. Catalysts, Volume 11, Issue 9, Article ID. 1018 [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  77. M.N.H. Mohd Sahfani, C.L. Lee, K.L. Chin, P.S. H’ng, P.S. Khoo, U. Rashid, (2021). Fabrication of Highly Microporous Structure Activated Carbon Via Surface Modification with Sodium Hydroxide. Polymers, Volume 13, Volume 22, Article ID. 3954 [Impact Factor = 4.7]. Q1
  78. F.A. Ahangar, U. Rashid*, J. Ahmad, T. Tsubota, A. Alsalme, (2021). Conversion of Waste Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Polymer into Activated Carbon and its Feasibility to Produce Green Fuel. Polymers, Volume 13, Volume 22, Article ID. 3952 [Impact Factor = 4.7]. Q1
  79.  R. Shaheen, M.A. Hanif, S. Nisar, U. Rashid*, Z. Sajid, M.T. Shehzad, J.K. Winkler-Moser, A. Alsalme, (2021). Seasonal Variation, Fractional Isolation and Nanoencapsulation of Antioxidant Compounds of Indian Blackberry (Syzygium cumini). Antioxidants, Volume 26, Volume 12, Article ID. 1900 [Impact Factor = 6.0]. Q1
  80. A. Saeed, M.A. Hanif, A. Hanif, U. Rashid*, J. Iqbal, M.I. Majeed, B.R. Moser, A. Alsalme, (2021). Production of Biodiesel from Spirogyra elongata, a Common Freshwater Green Algae with High Oil Content. Sustainability, Volume 13, Volume 22, Article ID. 12737 [Impact Factor = 3.3]. Q2
  81. A. Baig, M. Zubair, S.H. Sumrra, U. Rashid*, M.N. Zafar, F. Ahmad, M.F. Nazar, M. Farid, M. Bilal, F.A. Alharthi, D.A. Giannakoudakis, (2021). Green Photosensitisers for the Degradation of Selected Pesticides of High Risk in Most Susceptible Food: A Safer Approach, PloS One, Volume 16, Issue 10, Article ID. e0258864 [Impact Factor = 2.9]. Q2
  82. A. Mushtaq, M.A. Hanif, M. Zahid, U. Rashid*, Z. Mushtaq, M. Zubair, B.R. Moser, F.A. Alharthi, (2021). Production and Evaluation of Fractionated Tamarind Seed Oil Methyl Esters as a New Source for Biodiesel. Energies, Volume 14, Issue 21, Article ID. 7148 [Impact Factor = 3.0]. Q3
  83. M.M. Harussani, S.M. Sapuan, U. Rashid*, A. Khalina, (2021). Low–Temperature Thermal Degradation of Disinfected COVID-19 Non–Woven Polypropylene–based Isolation Gown Wastes into Carbonaceous Char. Polymers, Volume 13, Issue 22, Article ID. 3980 [Impact Factor = 4.7]. Q1
  84. K. Khan, N. Ul-Haq, W. Ur Rahman, M. Ali, U. Rashid*, A. Ul-Haq, F. Jamil, A. Ahmed, F. Ahmed, B.R. Moser, A. Alsalme, (2021). Comprehensive Comparison of Hetero-homogeneous Catalysts for Fatty Acid Methyl Ester Production from Non-edible Jatropha curcas Oil. Catalysts, Volume 11, Issue 12, Article ID. 1420 [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  85. M. Hanif, H.N. Bhatti, M.A. Hanif, U. Rashid*, A. Hanif, B.R. Moser, A. Alsalme, (2021). A Novel Heterogeneous Superoxide Support-coated Catalyst for Production of Biodiesel from Roasted and Unroasted Sinapis arvensis Seed Oils. Catalysts, Volume 11, Issue 12, Article ID. 1421 [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  86. A. Alhothali, T. Haneef, M.R.U. Mustafa, K.M. Moria, U. Rashid, K. Rasool, O.O. Bamasag, (2021). Optimization of Micro-Pollutants’ Removal from Wastewater Using Agricultural Waste-Derived Sustainable Adsorbent. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Volume 18, Issue 21, Article ID. 11506 [Impact Factor = 0.0]. Q2
  87. A. Ashfaq, R. Nadeem, S.Z. Bibi, U. Rashid*, M.A. Hanif, N. Jahan, Z. Ashfaq, Z. Ahmed, M. Adil, M. Naz, (2021). Efficient Adsorption of Lead ions from Synthetic Wastewater using Agrowaste based Mixed Biomass (Potato Peels and Banana Peels). Water, Volume 13, Issue 23, Article ID. 3344 [Impact Factor = 3.0]. Q2
  88. A. Hanif, S. Ali, M.A. Hanif, U. Rashid*, H.N. Bhatti, M. Asghar, A. Alsalme, D.A. Giannakoudakis (2021). A Novel Combined Treatment Process of Hybrid Biosorbent-nanofiltration for Effective Pb(II) Removal from Wastewater. Water, Volume 13, Issue 23, Article ID. 3316 [Impact Factor = 3.0]. Q2
  89. M. Mumtaz, N. Rasool, G. Ahmad, N. Kosar, U. Rashid*, (2021). N-Arylation of Protected and Unprotected 5-bromo 2-amino Benzoimidazole as Organic Material: Non-linear Optical (NLO) Properties and Structural Feature Determination through Computational Approach. Molecules, Volume 26, Issue 22, Article ID. 6920 [Impact Factor = 4.2]. Q2
  90. S. Soltani, T.R. Shojaei, N. Khanian, T.S.Y. Choong, N. Asim, U. Rashid, (2021). Porosity Estimation of Mesoporous TiO2‐ZnO Nanocrystalline by Artificial Neural Network Modeling. Chemical Engineering & Technology, Volume 44, Issue 6, Pages 1058-1074 [Impact Factor = 1.8]. Q3
  91. N.H. Abdullah, U. Rashid*, T.S.Y. Choong, J. Ahmad, (2021). Utilization of By-product of Crude Palm Oil for Biodiesel Production using Sulphonated Carbon as Catalyst from Glucose. International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences, Volume 20, Issue 6, Pages 95-101. [Scopus Indexed].
  92. M.L. Ibrahim, N.N.A.N.A. Khalil, A. Islam, U. Rashid*, S.F. Ibrahim, S.I.S. Mashuri, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2020). Preparation of Na2O Supported CNTs Nanocatalyst for Efficient Biodiesel Production from Waste-oil. Energy Conversion and Management, Volume 205, Article ID. 112445 [Impact Factor = 9.9]. Q1
  93. N.A. Ibrahim, U. Rashid*, T.S.Y. Choong, I.A. Nehdi, (2020). Synthesis of Nanomagnetic Sulphonated Impregnated Ni/Mn/Na2SiO3 as Catalyst for Esterification of Palm Fatty Acid Distillate. RSC Advances, Volume 10, Issue 10, Pages 6098-6108 [Impact Factor = 3.9]. Q2
  94. R.F. Abdullah, U. Rashid*, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, M.L. Ibrahim, C. Ngamcharussrivichai, M. Azam, (2020). Synthesis of Bifunctional Nanocatalyst from Waste Palm Kernel Shell and its Application for Biodiesel Production. RSC Advances, Volume 10, Pages 27183–27193 [Impact Factor = 3.9]. Q2
  95. S-I Akinfalabi, U. Rashid*, C. Ngamcharussrivichai, I.A. Nehdi, (2020). Synthesis of Reusable Biobased Nano-catalyst from Waste Sugarcane Bagasse for Biodiesel Production. Environmental Technology & Innovation, Volume 18, Article ID. 100788 [Impact Factor = 6.7]. Q1
  96. S-I Akinfalabi, U. Rashid*, I.A. Nehdi, T.S.Y. Choong, H.M. Sbihi, M.M. Gewik, (2020). Optimization and Blends Study of Heterogeneous Acid Catalyst Assisted Esterification of Palm Oil Industry By-product for Biodiesel Production. Royal Society Open Science, Volume 7, Article ID. 191592 [Impact Factor = 2.9]. Q2
  97. T. Touqeer, M.W. Mumtaz, H. Mukhtar, A. Irfan, S. Akram, A. Shabbir, U. Rashid*, I.A. Nehdi, T.S.Y. Choong, (2020). Fe3O4-PDA-Lipase as Surface Functionalized Nano Biocatalyst for the Production of Biodiesel Using Waste Cooking Oil as Feedstock: Characterization and Process Optimization. Energies, Volume 13, Issue 1, Article ID. 177 [Impact Factor = 3.0]. Q3
  98. B. Hazmi, U. Rashid*, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, M.L. Ibrahim, I.A. Nehdi, (2020). Supermagnetic Nano-bifunctional Catalyst from Rice Husk: Synthesis, Characterization and Application for Conversion of Used Cooking Oil to Biodiesel. Catalysts, Volume 10, Issue 2, Article ID. 225 [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  99. A. Fatima, M.W. Mumtaz, H. Mukhtar, S. Akram, T. Touqeer, U. Rashid*, M.R.U. Mustafa, I.A. Nehdi, M.I. Saiman, (2020). Synthesis of Lipase Immobilized CeO2 Nanorods as Heterogeneous Nano-biocatalyst for Optimized Biodiesel Production from Eruca sativa Seed Oil. Catalysts, Volume 10, Issue 2, Article ID. 231 [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  100. J. Ahmad, U. Rashid*, F. Patuzzi, N. Alamoodi, T.S.Y. Choong, S. Soltani, C. Ngamcharussrivichai, I.A. Nehdi, M. Baratieri, (2020). Mesoporous Acidic Catalysts Synthesis from Dual Stage and Rising Co-current Gasification Char: Application for FAME Production from Waste Cooking Oil. Materials, Volume 13, Issue 4, Article ID. 871 [Impact Factor = 3.1]. Q2
  101. W. Jindapon, V. Ashokkumar, U. Rashid, C. Rojviriya, P. Pakawanit, C. Ngamcharussrivichai, (2020). Production of Biodiesel over Waste Seashell-derived Active and Stable Extrudate Catalysts in a Fixed bed Reactor. Environmental Technology & Innovation, Volume 20, Article ID. 101051 [Impact Factor = 6.7]. Q1
  102. S. Soltani, T.S.Y. Choong, U. Rashid, N. Khanian, (2020). Core-shell ZnO-TiO2 Hollow Spheres Synthesized by In-situ Hydrothermal Method for Ester Production Application. Renewable Energy, Volume 151, Pages 1076-1081 [Impact Factor = 9.0]. Q1
  103. S. Soltani, N. Khanian; T.S.Y. Choong, U. Rashid, I.A. Nehdi, M.M. Alobre, (2020). PEG-assisted Microwave Hydrothermal Growth of Spherical Mesoporous Zn-based Mixed Metal Oxide Nanocrystalline: Ester Production Application. Fuel, Volume 279, Article ID: 118489 [Impact Factor = 6.7]. Q1
  104. Y. Abbas, F. Jamil, S. Rafiq, M. Ghauri, M.S. Khurram, M. Aslam, A. Bokhari, A. Faisal, U. Rashid*, S. Yun, M. Mubeen, (2020). Valorization of Solid Waste Biomass by Inoculation for the Enhanced Yield of Biogas. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, Volume 22, Pages 513–522 [Impact Factor = 4.2]. Q2
  105. S. Soltani, T.R. Shojaei, N. Khanian, T.S.Y. Choong, U. Rashid, I.A. Nehdi, R. Yusoff, (2020). The Implementation of Artificial Neural Network for Multivariable Optimization of Mesoporous NiO Nanocrystalline: Biodiesel Application. RSC Advances, Volume 10, Pages 13302–13315 [Impact Factor = 3.9]. Q2
  106. M.R. Malekbala, S. Soltani, S.A. Rashid, L.C. Abdullah, U. Rashid, I.A. Nehdi, T.S.Y. Choong, (2020). Optimization the Process of Chemically Modified Carbon Nanofiber Coated Monolith via Response Surface Methodology for CO2 Capture. Materials, Volume 13, Issue 7, Article ID. 1775 [Impact Factor = 3.1]. Q2
  107. K. Silas, W.A.W.K. Ghani, T.S.Y. Choong, U. Rashid, (2020). Optimization of Activated Carbon Monolith Co3O4 Based Catalyst for Simultaneous SO2/NOx Removal from Flue Gas using Response Surface Methodology. Combustion Science and Technology. Volume 192, Issue 5, Pages 786-803 [Impact Factor = 1.7]. Q3
  108. I. Kanwal, A. Mujahid, N. Rasool, K. Rizwan, A. Malik, G. Ahmad, S.A.A. Shah, U. Rashid*, N.M. Nasir, (2020). Palladium and Copper Catalyzed Sonogashira Cross Coupling an Excellent Methodology for C-C bond formation over 17 years: A Review. Catalysts, Volume 10, Issue 4, Article ID. 443 [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  109. F. Shafiq, M.W. Mumtaz, H. Mukhtar, T. Touqeer, S.A. Raza, U. Rashid*, I.A. Nehdi, T.S.Y. Choong, (2020). Response Surface Methodology Approach for Optimized Biodiesel Production from Waste Chicken Fat Oil. Catalysts, Volume 10, Issue 6, Article ID. 633 [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  110. S. Soltani, N. Khanian, U. Rashid, T.S.Y. Choong, (2020). Fundamentals and Recent Progresses relating to the Fabrication, Functionalization and Characterization of Mesostructured Materials using Diverse Synthetic Methodologies. RSC Advances, Volume 28, Issue 10, Pages 16431-16456 [Impact Factor = 3.9]. Q2
  111. N.H. Deris, U. Rashid*, S. Soltani, T.S.Y. Choong, I.A. Nehdi, (2020). Study the Effect of Various Sulfonation Methods on Catalytic Activity of Carbohydrate-derived Catalysts for Ester Production. Catalysts, Volume 10, Issue 6, Article ID. 638 [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  112. B. Ijaz, M.A. Hanif, U. Rashid*, M. Zubair, Z. Mushtaq, H. Nawaz, T.S.Y. Choong, I.A. Nehdi, (2020). High Vacuum Fractional Distillation (HVFD) Approach for Quality and Performance Improvement of Azadirachta indica Biodiesel. Energies, Volume 13, Issue 11, Article ID. 2858 [Impact Factor = 3.0]. Q3
  113. S. Soltani, N. Khanian, U. Rashid, T.S.Y. Choong, (2020). Recent Progresses in Design and Synthesis of Nanofibers over Diverse Synthetic Methodologies: Characterization and Potential Applications. New Journal of Chemistry, Volume 44, Issue 23, Pages 9581-9606 [Impact Factor = 2.7]. Q2
  114. G. Ali, J. Nisar, M. Iqbal, A. Shah, M.  Abbas, M.R. Shah, U. Rashid, I.A. Bhatti, R.A. Khan, F. Shah, (2020). Thermo-catalytic Decomposition of Polystyrene Waste: Comparative Analysis using Different Kinetic Models. Waste Management & Research, Volume 38, Issue 2, Pages 202–212 [Impact Factor = 3.7]. Q2
  115. I.A. Nehdi, H.M. Sbihi, C.P. Tan, S.I. Al-Resayes, U. Rashid, F.A. Al-Misned, H.A. El-Serehy, (2020). Chemical Composition, Oxidative Stability, and Antioxidant Activity of Allium ampeloprasum L. (Wild Leek) Seed Oil. Journal of Oleo Science, Volume 69, Issue 5, Pages 413-421 [Impact Factor = 1.6]. Q3
  116. N.A. M. Aziz, H.A. Hamid, R.  Yunus, Z. Abbas, R. Omar, U. Rashid, A.M. Syam, (2020). Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Synthesis of Palm Oil-based Trimethylolpropane Triester using Microwave Irradiation. Journal of Saudi Chemical Society, Volume 24, Issue 8, Pages 552-566 [Impact Factor = 5.8]. Q1
  117. K. Silas, W.A.W.K. Ghani, T.S.Y. Choong, U. Rashid, (2020). Monolith Metal Oxide Supported Catalysts: Sorbent for Environmental Application. Catalysts, Volume 10, Issue 9, Article ID. 1018 [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  118. K.L. Chin, C.L. Lee, P.S. H’ng, U. Rashid, Md. T. Paridah, P.S. Khoo, M. Maminski, (2020). Refining Micropore Capacity of Activated Carbon Derived from Coconut Shell via Deashing Post-Treatment. BioResources, Volume 15, Issue 4, Pages 7749-7769. [Impact Factor = 1.3]. Q2
  119. S. Sohail, M.W. Mumtaz, H. Mukhtar, T. Touqeer, K. Anjum, U. Rashid*, W.A.W.K. Ghani, T.S.Y. Choong, (2020). Spirogyra Oil-Based Biodiesel: Response Surface Optimization of Chemical and Enzymatic Transesterification and Exhaust Emission Behavior. Catalysts, Volume 10, Issue 10, Article ID. 1214 [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  120. S.M. Praveena, U. Rashid, S.A. Rashid, (2020). Application of Activated Carbon from Banana Stem Waste for Removal of Heavy Metal Ions in Greywater using a Box-Behnken Design Approach. Environmental Technology, Volume 41, Issue 25, Pages 3363-3374 [Impact Factor = 2.2]. Q3
  121. S.I.S. Mashuri, M.L. Ibrahim, M.F. Kasim, M.S, Mastuli, U. Rashid*, A.H. Abdullah, A. Islam, N. Asikin Mijan, Y.H. Tan, N. Mansir, N.H.M. Kaus, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2020). Photocatalysis for Organic Wastewater Treatment: From the Basis to Current Challenges for Society. Catalysts, Volume 10, Issue 11, Article ID. 1260 [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  122. N.A.M. Aziz, R. Yunus, H.A. Hamid, A.A. Ghassan, R. Omar, U. Rashid, Z. Abbas, (2020). An Acceleration of Microwave-assisted Transesterification of Palm Oil-based Methyl Ester into Trimethylolpropane Ester. Scientific Reports, Volume 10, Article ID 19652 [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q1
  123. M. Abbas, K. Rizwan, N. Rasool, M.A. Hashmi, G. Ahmad, U. Rashid*, S.U-D. Khan, (2020). Palladium(0) Catalyzed Synthesis of Thiophene Based 1,3,4-oxadiazoles Their Reactivities and Potential Nonlinear Optical Properties. Chiang Mai Journal of Science, Volume 47, Issue 6, Pages 1255 - 1264. [Impact Factor = 0.6]. Q3
  124. J. Nisar, F. Ali, M. Malana, G. Ali, M. Iqbal, A. Shah, I. Bhatti, T. Khan, U. Rashid, (2020). Kinetics of the Pyrolysis of Cobalt Impregnated Sesame Stalk Biomass. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, Volume 10, Issue 4, Pages 1179-1187. [Impact Factor = 3.5]. Q2
  125. N.F. Idrus, R. Yunus, Z.Z. Abidin, U. Rashid, N.A. Rahman, (2020). High Oleic Pentaerythritol Tetraester Formation via Transesterification: Effect of Reaction Conditions. Indonesian Journal of Chemistry, Volume 20, Issue 4, Pages 887-898 [Impact Factor = 1.0]. Q4
  126. L. Jassim, R. Yunus, U. Rashid, (2020). Utilization of Nano and Micro Particles to Enhance Drilling Mud Rheology. Materials Science Forum, Volume 1002, Pages 435-447. [Scopus Indexed].
  127. S. Kiman, W.A.W.K. Ghani, T.S.Y. Choong, U. Rashid*, (2019). Carbonaceous Materials Modified Catalysts for Simultaneous SO2/NOx Removal from Flue Gas: A Review. Catalysis Reviews: Science and Engineering, Volume 61, Issue 1, Pages 134-161. [Impact Factor = 9.3]. Q1
  128. N.A. Ibrahim, U. Rashid*, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, T. S.Y. Choong, I. Ismail, (2019). Synthesis of Carbonaceous Solid Acid Magnetic Catalyst from Empty Fruit Bunch for Esterification of Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD). Energy Conversion and Management, Volume 195, Pages 480-491 [Impact Factor = 9.9]. Q1
  129. M.S.A. Farabi, M.L. Ibrahim, U. Rashid, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2019). Esterification of Palm Fatty Acid Distillate using Sulfonated Carbon-based Catalyst Derived from Palm Kernel Shell and Bamboo. Energy Conversion and Management, Volume 181, Pages 562-570. [Impact Factor = 9.9]. Q1
  130. O.N. Syazwani, U. Rashid*, M.S. Mastuli, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2019). Esterification of Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD) to Biodiesel through Bi-functional Catalyst Synthesized from Waste Angel Wing Shell (Cyrtopleura costata). Renewable Energy, Volume 131, Pages 187-196. [Impact Factor = 9.0]. Q1
  131. S-I. Akinfalabi, U. Rashid*, R. Yunus, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2019). Appraisal of Sulphonation Processes to Synthesize Palm Waste Biochar Catalysts for the Esterification of Palm Fatty Acid Distillate. Catalysts, Volume 9, Issue 2, Article ID. 184 [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  132. G.A. Alsultan, N.A. Mijan, H.V. Lee, U. Rashid, A. Islam, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2019). A Review on Thermal Conversion of Plant Oil (Edible and Inedible) Into Green Fuel Using Carbon-Based Nanocatalyst. Catalysts, Volume 9, Issue 4, Article ID. 350 [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  133. S. Soltani, U. Rashid*, T.R. Shojaei, I.A. Nehdi, M. Ibrahim, (2019). Modeling of the Nanocrystalline Sized Mesoporous Zinc Oxide Catalyst using an Artificial Neural Network for Efficient Biodiesel Production. Chemical Engineering Communications, Volume 206, Issue 1, Pages 33-47 [Impact Factor = 1.9]. Q3
  134. U. Rashid*, S. Soltani, T.S.Y. Choong, I.A. Nehdi, J. Ahmad, C. Ngamcharussrivichai, (2019). Palm Biochar-Based Sulphated Zirconium (Zr-AC-HSO3) Catalyst for Methyl Ester Production from Palm Fatty Acid Distillate. Catalysts, Issue 9, Issue 12, Article ID. 1029. [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  135. S-I. Akinfalabi, U. Rashid*, T.S.Y. Choong, I.A. Nehdi, H.M. Sbihi, M.M. Gewik, (2019). Esterification of Palm Fatty Acid Distillate for Biodiesel Production Catalyzed by Synthesized Kenaf Seed Cake-based Sulfonated Catalyst. Catalysts, Volume 9, Issue 5, Article ID. 482 [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  136. I.M. Alibe, K.A. Matori, H.A.A. Sidek, Y. Yaakob, U. Rashid, A.M. Alibe, M.H.M. Zaid, S. Nasir, M. Nasir, (2019). Effects of Polyvinylpyrrolidone on Structural and Optical Properties of Willemite Semiconductor Nanoparticles by Polymer Thermal Treatment Method. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry. Volume 136, Issue 6, Pages 2249–2268 [Impact Factor = 3.0]. Q1
  137. N.A. Raof, R. Yunus, U. Rashid, N. Azis, Z.  Yaakub, (2019). Effects of Molecular Structure on the Physical, Chemical and Electrical Properties of Ester based Transformer Insulating Liquids. Journal of the American Oil Chemists Society, Volume 96, Pages 607-616 [Impact Factor = 1.9]. Q3
  138. N.A. Raof, R. Yunus, U. Rashid, N. Azis, Z. Yaakub, (2019). Effect of Molecular Structure on Oxidative Degradation of Ester based Transformer Oil. Tribology International, Volume 140, Article  ID. 105852 [Impact Factor = 6.1]. Q1
  139. N.A. Raof, R. Yunus, U. Rashid, N. Azis, Z. Yaakub, (2019). Effects of Palm-Based Trimethylolpropane Ester/Mineral Oil Blending on Dielectric Properties and Oxidative Stability of Transformer Insulating Liquid. IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation. Volume 26, Issue 6, Pages 1771 – 1778 [Impact Factor = 2.9]. Q3
  140. U. Rashid*, J. Ahmad, M.L. Ibrahim, J. Nisar, M.A. Hanif, T.Y.C. Shean, (2019). Single-pot Synthesis ofBiodiesel using Efficient Sulfonated-derived Tea Waste Heterogeneous Catalyst. Materials, Volume 12, Issue 14, Article ID: 2293 [Impact Factor = 3.1]. Q1
  141. K. Silas, W.A.W.A.K. Ghani, T. S.Y. Choong, U. Rashid, S. Soltani, (2019). Regeneration / Optimization of Activated Carbon Monolith in Simultaneous SO2/NOx Removal from Flue Gas. Chemical Engineering & Technology, Volume 42, Issue 9, Pages 1928-1940 [Impact Factor = 1.8]. Q3
  142. M.M. Ikram, M.A. Hanif, G.S. Khan, U. Rashid*, F. Nadeem, (2019). Significant Seed Oil Feedstocks for Renewable Production of Biodiesel: A Review. Current Organic Chemistry, Volume 23, Issue 14, Page No. 1509–1516 [Impact Factor = 1.7]. Q2
  143. S. Soltani, N. Khanian, U. Rashid, T.S.Y. Choong, (2019). Synthesis and Characterization of Sulfonated Mesoporous NiO-ICG Core-Shell Solid Sphere Catalyst with Superior Capability for Methyl Ester Production. RSC Advances, Volume 54, Issue 9, Page No. 31306–31315 [Impact Factor = 3.9]. Q2
  144. M.S. Gamal, N. Asikin-Mijan, M. Arumugam, U. Rashid, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2019). Solvent-free Catalytic Deoxygenation of Palm Fatty Acid Distillate over Cobalt and Manganese Supported on Activate Carbon Originating from Waste Coconut Shell. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, Volume 144, Article ID. 104690 [Impact Factor = 5.8]. Q1
  145. C.L. Lee, P.S. H'ng, K.L. Chin, M.T. Paridah, U. Rashid, W.Z. Go, (2019). Characterization of Bioadsorbent Produced using Incorporated Treatment of Chemical and Carbonization Procedures. Royal Society Open Science. Volume 6, Article ID. 190667 [Impact Factor = 2.9]. Q2
  146. I.M. Lokman, U. Rashid*, B.R. Moser, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2019). Appraisal of Biodiesel Prepared via Acid Catalysis from Palm Fatty Acid Distillate. Iranian Journal of Science & Technology, Transactions A: Science, Volume 43, Issue 5, Pages 2205-2210 [Impact Factor = 1.4]. Q2
  147. M.S. Ahmad, M.A. Mehmood, H. Luo, B. Shen, M. Latif, W.A.W.K. Ghani, N.A. Alkhattabi, A.A. Alqobi,
  148. E.J. Jambi, M. Gull, U. Rashid, (2019). Pyrolysis and Thermogravimetric Study to Elucidate the Bioenergy Potential of Novel Feedstock Produced on Poor Soils Keeping the Environmental Sustainability Intact. Sustainability, Volume 11, Issue 13, Article ID. 3592 [Impact Factor = 3.3]. Q2
  149. H. Israr, N. Rasool, K. Rizwan, M.A. Hashmi, T. Mahmood, U. Rashid*, M.Z. Hussein, M.N. Akhtar.  (2019). Synthesis and Reactivities of Triphenyl Acetamide Analogs for Potential Nonlinear Optical Material Uses. Symmetry. Volume 11, Issue 5, Article ID. 622 [Impact Factor = 2.2]. Q2
  150. G. Ahmad, N. Rasool, K. Rizwan, A.A. Altaf, T. Mahmood, K. Ayub, U. Rashid*, M.Z. Hussein, (2019). Role of Pyridine Nitrogen in Palladium Catalyzed Imine Hydrolysis: A Case Study of (E)-1-(3-bromothiophen-2-yl)-N-(4-methylpyridin-2-yl) methanimine, Molecules, Volume 24, Issue 14, Article No. 2609 [Impact Factor = 4.2]. Q2
  151. H.M. Kefas, R. Yunus, U. Rashid, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2019). Enhanced Biodiesel Synthesis from Palm Fatty Acid Distillate and Modified Sulfonated Glucose Catalyst via an Oscillation Flow Reactor. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Volume 7, Issue 2, Article ID. 102993 [Impact Factor = 7.4]. Q1 
  152. N. Mansir, S.H. Teo, U. Rashid, M.I. Saiman, T.Y. Ping, G. Abdulkareem-Alsultan, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2018). Modified Waste Egg Shell derived Bifunctional Catalyst for Biodiesel Production from High FFA Waste Cooking Oil: A Review. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, Volume 82, Pages 3645-3655. [Impact Factor = 16.3]. Q1
  153. M. Rehan, J. Gardy, A. Demirbas, U. Rashid, W.M. Budzianowski, D. Pant, A.S. Nizami, (2018). Waste to Biodiesel: A Preliminary Assessment for Saudi Arabia. Bioresource Technology, Volume 250, Pages 17-25 [Impact Factor = 9.7]. Q1
  154. N. Mansir, S.H. Teo, U. Rashid, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2018). Efficient Waste Gallus domesticus Shell derived Calcium-based Catalyst for Biodiesel Production. Fuel, Volume 211, Pages 67–75.  [Impact Factor = 6.7]. Q1
  155. J. Ahmad, U. Rashid, F. Patuzzi, M. Baratieri, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2018). Synthesis of Char-based Acidic Catalyst for Methanolysis of Waste Cooking Oil: An Insight into a Possible Valorization Pathway for the Solid By-product of Gasification. Energy Conversion and Management, Volume 158C, Pages 186-192. [Impact Factor = 9.9]. Q1
  156. S. Afzal, M.W. Mumtaz, U. Rashid*, M. Danish, M.A. Raza, A. Raza, H. Mukhtar, S.I. Al-Resayes, (2018). Exhaust Emission Profiling of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters and NOx Control Studies using Selective Synthetic and Natural Additives. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, Volume 20, Pages 589-601. [Impact Factor = 4.2]. Q2
  157. F. Jamil, L. Al Haj, A.H. Al-Muhtaseb, M. Al-Hinai, M. Baawain, U. Rashid, M.N.M. Ahmad, (2018). Current Scenario of Catalysts for Biodiesel Production: A Critical Review. Reviews in Chemical Engineering, Volume 34, Issue 2, Pages 267–297.  [Impact Factor = 4.9]. Q1
  158. H.M. Kefas, R. Yunus, U. Rashid*, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2018). Modified Sulfonation Method for Converting Carbonized Glucose into Solid Acid Catalyst for the Esterification of Palm Fatty AcidDistillate. Fuel, Volume 229, Pages 68–78.  [Impact Factor = 6.7]. Q1
  159. K. Silas, W.A.W.K. Ghani, T.S.Y. Choong, U. Rashid, (2018). Breakthrough Studies of Co3O4 Supported Activated Carbon Monolith for Simultaneous SO2/NOx Removal from Flue Gas. Fuel Processing Technology, Volume 180, Pages 155–165. [Impact Factor = 7.2]. Q1
  160. S. Tareq, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, T.A. Saleh, A.H. Abdullah, , U. Rashid, M.I. Saiman (2018). Synthesis of Bimetallic Gold-pallidum Loaded on Carbon as Efficient Catalysts for the Oxidation of Benzyl Alcohol into Benzaldehyde. Journal of Molecular Liquids, Volume 271, Pages 885–891. [Impact Factor = 5.3]. Q1
  161. I.M. Alibe, K.A. Matori, S.H.A. Aziz, Y. Yaakob, U. Rashid, A.M. Alibe, M.H.M. Zaid, M.Z.A. Khiri, (2018). Effects of Calcination Holding Time on Properties of Wide Band Gap Willemite Semiconductor Nanoparticles by the Polymer Thermal Treatment Method, Molecules, Volume 23, Issue 4, Article ID. 873 [Impact Factor = 4.2]. Q2  
  162. I.A. Nehdi, H.M. Sbihi, C.P. Tan, U. Rashid, S.I. Al-Resayes, (2018). Chemical Composition of Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) Seed Oil from Six Saudi Arabian Cultivars. Journal of Food Science, Volume 83, Issue 3, Pages 624–630.  [Impact Factor = 3.2]. Q2
  163. I.A. Nehdi, H.M. Sbihi, L. El Blidi, U. Rashid*, C.P. Tan, S.I. Al-Resayes, (2018). Biodiesel Production from Citrillus colocynthis Oil using Enzymatic based Catalytic Reaction and Characterization Studies. Protein & Peptide Letters, Volume 25, Issue 2, Pages 164-170. [Impact Factor = 1.0]. Q4
  164. H. Mukhtar, S.M. Suliman, A. Shabbir, M.W. Mumtaz, U. Rashid*, S.A. Rahimuddin, (2018). Evaluating the Potential of Oleaginous Yeasts as Feedstock for Biodiesel Production. Protein & Peptide Letters, Volume 25, Issue 2, Pages 195-210. [Impact Factor = 1.0]. Q4
  165. N.A. Raof, R. Yunus, U. Rashid, N. Azis, Z. Yaakub, (2018). Palm-Based Neopentyl Glycol Diester: A Potential Green Insulating Oil. Protein & Peptide Letters, Volume 25, Issue 2, Pages 171-179.  [Impact Factor = 1.0]. Q4
  166. H.A. Hamid, R. Yunus, U. Rashid, T.S.Y. Choong, S. Ali, A.M. Syam, (2018). Synthesis Study of High Oleic Palm Oil-based Trimethylolpropane Triesters: Response Surface Methodology based Optimization. Chiang Mai Journal of Science, Volume 45, Issue 2, Pages 984-996 [Impact Factor = 0.6]. Q4
  167. S. Mokbli, I.A. Nehdi, H.M. Sbihi, C.P. Tan, S.I. Al-Resayes, U. Rashid, (2018). Yucca aloifolia Seed Oil: A New Source of Bioactive Compounds. Waste & Biomass Valorization, Volume 9, Issue 7, Pages 1087–1093 [Impact Factor = 2.6]. Q3
  168. N. Mahmood, N. Rasool, H.M. Ikram, M.A. Hashmi, T. Mahmood, M. Zubair, G. Ahmad, K. Rizwan, T. Rashid, U. Rashid*. (2018). Synthesis of 3,4-Biaryl-2,5-Dichlorothiophene through Suzuki Cross-Coupling and Theoretical Exploration of Their Potential Applications as Nonlinear Optical Materials. Symmetry. Volume 10, Issue 12, Article No. 766 [Impact Factor = 2.2]. Q2
  169. C.L. Lee, P.S. H'ng, M.T. Paridah, K.L. Chin, U. Rashid, M. Maminski, W.Z. Go, R.A.R. Nazrin, S.N. Asyikin, P.S. Khoo. (2018). Production of Bioadsorbent from Phosphoric Acid Pretreated Palm Kernel Shell and Coconut Shell by Two-stage Continuous Physical Activation via N2 and Air. Royal Society Open Science, Volume 5, Issue 12, Article No. 180775 [Impact Factor = 2.9]. Q2
  170. K. Silas, W.A.W.K. Ghani, T.S.Y. Choong, U. Rashid, (2018). Activated Carbon Monolith Co3O4 based Catalyst: Synthesis, Characterization and Adsorption Studies. Environmental Technology & Innovation, Volume 12, Pages 273-285. [Impact Factor = 6.7]. Q1  
  171. S. Tareq, M.I. Saiman, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, A.H. Abdullah, U. Rashid, (2018). The Impact of Hydrogen Peroxide as an Oxidant for Solvent Free Liquid Phase Oxidation of Benzyl Alcohol using Au-Pd Supported Carbon and Titanium Catalysts. Bulletin of Chemical Reaction Engineering & Catalysis, Volume 13, Issue 2, Pages 373-385. [Impact Factor = 1.3]. Q3
  172. M. Sagir, M. Mushtaq, M.B.  Tahir, M.S.  Tahir, S. Ullah, K. Shahzad, U. Rashid*. (2018). CO2 Foam for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Applications using Low Adsorption Surfactant Structure. Arabian Journal of Geosciences. Volume 11, Issue 24, Article No. 789 [Scopus Indexed]. Q3
  173. S. Soltani, U. Rashid*, I.A. Nehdi, S.I. Al-Resayes, (2017). Recent Progress in Synthesis and Surface Functionalization of Mesoporous Acidic Heterogeneous Catalysts for Esterification of Free Fatty Acid Feedstocks: A Review. Energy Conversion & Management, Volume 141, Pages 183–205.  [Impact Factor = 9.9]. Q1
  174. M.A. Hanif, S. Nisar, U. Rashid*, (2017). Supported Solid and Heteropoly Acid Catalysts for Production of Biodiesel. Catalysis Reviews: Science and Engineering, Volume 59, Issue 2, Pages 165-188 [Impact Factor = 9.3]. Q1
  175. N. Mansir, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, U. Rashid*, I.M. Lokman, (2017). Investigation of Heterogeneous Solid Acid Catalysts Performance on Low Grade Feedstocks for Biodiesel Production: A Review. Energy Conversion & Management, Volume 141, Pages 171–182.  [Impact Factor = 9.9]. Q1
  176. S.H. Teo, U. Rashid, S.Y.T. Choong, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2017). Heterogeneous Calcium-based Bimetallic Oxide Catalyzed Transesterification of Elaeis guineensis derived Triglycerides for Biodiesel Production. Energy Conversion & Management, Volume 141, Pages 20–27. [Impact Factor = 9.9]. Q1
  177. S. Soltani, U. Rashid*, I.A. Nehdi, S.I. Al-Resayes, A.H. Al-Muhtaseb, (2017), Sulfonated Mesoporous Zinc Aluminate Catalyst for Biodiesel Production from High Fatty Acid Feedstock using Microwave Heating System. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, Volume 70, Pages 219–228. [Impact Factor = 5.5]. Q1
  178. S. Soltani, U. Rashid*, S.I. Al-Resayes, I.A. Nehdi, (2017), Sulfonated Mesoporous ZnO Catalyst for Methyl Esters Production. Journal of Cleaner Production, Volume 144, Pages 482–491.  [Impact Factor = 9.7]. Q1
  179. S-I. Akinfalabi, U. Rashid*, R. Yunus, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2017). Synthesis of Biodiesel from Palm Fatty Acid Distillate using Sulfonated Palm Seed Cake Catalyst. Renewable Energy, Volume 111, Pages 611-619 [Impact Factor = 9.0]. Q1
  180. S. Soltani, U. Rashid*, I.A. Nehdi, S.I. Al-Resayes, (2017). Esterification of Palm Fatty Acid Distillate using Sulphonated Mesoporous CuO-ZnO Mixed Metal Oxides Catalyst. Chemical Engineering & Technology, Volume 40, Issue 10, Pages 1931–1939 [Impact Factor = 1.8]. Q3
  181. M.A.H. Altaie, R.B. Janius, U. Rashid, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2017), Basic Properties of Methyl Palmitate diesel Blends. Fuel, Volume 193, Pages 1–6. [Impact Factor = 6.7]. Q1
  182. M.S. Ahmad, M.A. Mehmood, O.S. Al-Ayed, G. Ye, H. Luo, M. Ibrahim, U. Rashid, I.A. Nehdi, G. Qadir, (2017), Kinetic Analyses and Pyrolytic Behavior of Para Grass (Urochloa mutica) for its Bioenergy Potential, Bioresource Technology, Volume 224, Pages 708–713. [Impact Factor = 9.7]. Q1
  183. S.H.H. Al-Jaberi, U. Rashid*, F.A.J. Al-Doghachi, G. Abdulkareem-Alsultan, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2017). Synthesis of MnO-NiO-SO4-2/ZrO2 Solid Acid Catalyst for Methyl Ester Production from Palm Fatty Acid Distillate. Energy Conversion & Management, Volume 139, Pages 166–174 [Impact Factor = 9.9]. Q1
  184. F. Anwar, U. Rashid*, S. Ashraf, S.I. Al-Resayes, M.A. Mehmood, I.A. Nehdi, M. Ibrahim, M.A. Hanif, (2017). Biodiesel Synthesis from Brassica napus Seed Oil using Statistical Optimization Approach. Journal of Renewable & Sustainable Energy, Volume 9, Article ID. 013103 [Impact Factor = 1.9]. Q4
  185. M.S. Ahmad, M.A. Mehmood, G. Ye, O.S. Al-Ayed, M. Ibrahim, U. Rashid, H. Luo, G. Qadir, I.A. Nehdi. (2017). Thermogravimetric Analyses revealed the Bioenergy Potential of Eulaliopsis binate. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, Volume 130, Pages 1237–1247 [Impact Factor = 3.0]. Q2
  186. M. Zubair, K. Rizwan, U. Rashid*, R. Saeed, A.A. Saeed, N. Rasool, M. Riaz (2017). GC/MS Profiling, in vitro Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Haemolytic Activities of Smilax macrophylla Leaves, Arabian Journal of Chemistry, Volume 10, Supplement 1, Pages S1460–S1468.  [Impact Factor = 5.3]. Q2
  187. N. Habib, B. Chieng, N. Mazlan, U. Rashid, R. Yunus, S.A. Rashid, (2017). Elastomeric Nanocomposite based on Exfoliated Graphene Oxide and its Characteristics without Vulcanization. Journal of Nanomaterials, Volume 2017, Article ID 8543137 [Impact Factor = 0.0]. Q3
  188. M. Danish, M.W. Mumtaz, M. Fakhar, U. Rashid*, (2017). Response Surface Methodology: An Imperative Tool for the Optimized Purification of the Residual Glycerol from Biodiesel Production Process. Chiang Mai Journal of Science, Volume 44, Issue 4, Pages 1570-1582 [Impact Factor = 0.6]. Q4
  189. M.W. Mumtaz, A.A. Hamid, M.T. Akhtar, F. Anwar, U. Rashid, M.H. AL-Zuaidy, (2017). An Overview of Recent Developments in Metabolomics and Proteomics-Phytotherapic Research Perspectives. Frontiers in Life Science (Currently known as All Life), Volume 10, Issue 1, Pages 1-37 [Impact Factor = 1.0]. Q3
  190. M.A. Mehmood, M. Ibrahim, U. Rashid, M. Nawaz, S. Ali, A. Hussain, M. Gull, (2017). Biomass Production for Bioenergy using Marginal Lands. Sustainable Production & Consumption, Volume 9, Pages 3–21. [Impact Factor = 10.9]. Q1
  191. S. Soltani, U. Rashid*, R. Yunus, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2016). Biodiesel Production in the Presence of Sulfonated Mesoporous ZnAl2O4 Catalyst via Esterification of Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD). Fuel, Volume 178, Pages 253–262. [Impact Factor = 6.7]. Q1
  192. S. Soltani, U. Rashid*, R. Yunus, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, S.I. Al-Resayes, (2016). Post-functionalization of Polymeric Mesoporous C@Zn Core-shell Spheres used for Methyl Ester Production. Renewable Energy, Volume 99, Pages 1235–1243 [Impact Factor = 9.0]. Q1
  193. I.M. Lokman, U. Rashid*, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2016). Meso- and Macroporous Sulfonated-starch Solid Acid Catalyst for Esterification of Palm Fatty Acid Distillate, Arabian Journal of Chemistry, Volume 9, Issue 2, Pages 179–189 [Impact Factor = 5.3]. Q2
  194. I.M. Lokman, M. Goto, U. Rashid, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2016). Sub- and Supercritical Esterification of Palm Fatty Acid Distillate with Carbohydrate-derived Solid Acid Catalyst. Chemical Engineering Journal, Volume 284, Pages 872-878 [Impact Factor = 13.3]. Q1
  195. U. Rashid*, M. Ibrahim, I.A. Nehdi, S.I. Al-Resayes, S. Ullah, M.A. Mehmood, S. Shahzadi, (2016). Synthesis and Characterization of Poppy Seed Oil Methyl Esters. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering, Volume 24, Issue 8, Pages 1087–1096. [Impact Factor = 3.7]. Q2
  196. F.A.J. Al-Doghachi, U. Rashid, Y.H. Taufiq Yap, (2016). Investigation of the Effects of the Ce(III) Promoter on the Tri-metallic Pt,Pd,Ni/MgO Catalyst in Dry-reforming of Methane. RSC Advances, Volume 6, Pages 10372-10384. [Impact Factor = 3.9]. Q2
  197. N.A.M. Aziz, R. Yunus, U. Rashid, N.W.M. Zulkifli, (2016). Temperature Effect on Tribological Properties of Polyol Ester-based Environmentally Adapted Lubricant. Tribology International, Volume 93, Pages 43-49 [Impact Factor = 6.1]. Q1
  198. H.A. Hamid, R. Yunus, U. Rashid, T.S.Y. Choong, S. Ali, A.M. Syam, (2016). Synthesis of High Oleic Palm Oil-based Trimethylolpropane Esters in a Vacuum Operated Pulsed Loop Reactor. Fuel, Volume 166C, Pages 560-566 [Impact Factor = 6.7]. Q1
  199. F. Jamil, A.H. Al-Muhtaseb, L. Al Haj, M. Al-Hinai, P. Hellier, U. Rashid, (2016), Optimization of Oil Extraction from Waste "Date pits" for Biodiesel Production. Energy Conversion & Management, Volume 117, Pages 264–272 [Impact Factor = 9.9]. Q1
  200. A.M. Syam, U. Rashid*, R. Yunus, H.A. Hamid, S.I. Al-Resayes, I.A. Nehdi, A.H. Al-Muhtaseb, (2016). Conversion of Oleum papaveris seminis Oil into Methyl Esters via Esterification Process:  Optimization and Kinetic Study. Grasas Y Aceites, Volume 67, Issue 1, Article ID. e115, [Impact Factor = 1.0]. Q4
  201. U. Rashid*, S.G. Bhatti, T.M. Ansari, R. Yunus, M. Ibrahim, (2016). Biodiesel Production from Cannabis sativa Oil from Pakistan. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, Volume 38, Issue 6, Pages 865-875 [Impact Factor = 2.3]. Q3
  202. L. Jassim, R. Yunus, U. Rashid, F. Ghaemi, (2016). Synthesis and Optimization of 2-ethylhexyl Ester as Base Oil for Drilling Fluid Formulation. Chemical Engineering Communications, Volume 203, Issue 4, Pages 463-470. [Impact Factor = 1.9]. Q3
  203. H. Mukhtar, S. Khursheed, I.U. Haq, M.W. Mumtaz, U. Rashid*, S.I. Al-Resayes, (2016). Optimization of Lipase Biosynthesis from Rhizopus oryzae for Biodiesel Production Using Multiple Oils. Chemical Engineering & Technology, Volume 39, Issue 9, Pages 1707–1715. [Impact Factor = 1.8]. Q3
  204. F.H. Alhassan, U. Rashid, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2016). Optimization of Simultaneous Production of Waste Cooking Oil Based-biodiesel using Iron-manganese Doped Zirconia-supported Molybdenum Oxide Nanoparticles Catalyst. Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, Issue 8, Article No. 033101 [Impact Factor = 1.9]. Q4
  205. F.H. Alhassan, U. Rashid, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2016). Ferric-Manganese Doped Sulphated Zirconia Nanoparticles Catalyst for Single-Step Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil: Characterization and Optimization. International Journal of Green Energy, Volume 13, Issue 13, Pages 1305-1313.
  206. N.A. Raof, R. Yunus, U. Rashid, N. Azis, Z. Yaakub, (2016). Development of Palm-based Neopentyl Glycol as Dielectric Fluid and its Thermal Aging Performance. IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics & Electrical Insulation, Volume 23, Issue 4, Pages 2051–2058. [Impact Factor = 2.9]. Q3
  207. S.S. Gill, M.A. Mehmood, N. Ahmad, M. Ibrahim, U. Rashid, S. Ali, I.A. Nehdi, (2016). Strain Selection, Growth Productivity and Biomass Characterization of Novel Microalgae Isolated from Fresh and Wastewaters of Upper Punjab, Pakistan. Frontiers in Life Science (Currently known as All Life), Volume 9, Issue 3, Pages 190–200. [Impact Factor = 1.0]. Q3
  208. H. Shakoor, M. Ibrahim, M. Usman, M. Adrees, M.A. Mehmood, F. Abbas, N. Rasool, U. Rashid. (2016). Removal of Reactive Blue 21 from Aqueous Solution by Sorption and Solubilization in Micellar Media. Journal of Dispersion Science & Technology, Volume 37, Issue 2, Pages 144-154 [Impact Factor = 1.9]. Q4
  209. Noerhidajat, R. Yunus, Z.A. Zurina, S. Syafiie, V. Ramanaidu, U. Rashid, (2016). Effect of High Pressurized Sterilization on Oil Palm Fruit Digestion Operation. International Food Research Journal, Volume 23, Issue 1, Page 129-134. [Impact Factor = 0.7]. Q4
  210. M.A.H. Altaie, R.B. Janius, U. Rashid*, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, R. Yunus, R. Zakaria, N.M. Adam, (2015). Performance and Exhaust Emission Characteristics of Direct-injection Diesel Engine Fueled with Enriched Biodiesel. Energy Conversion & Management, Volume 106, Pages 365–372 [Impact Factor = 9.9]. Q1
  211. F.A.J. Al-Doghachi, U. Rashid, Z. Zainal, M.I. Saiman, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2015). Influence of the Ce2O3 and CeO2 Promoters on the Pd/MgO Catalyst in Dry-reforming of Methane, RSC Advances, Volume 99, Issue 5, Pages No. 81739-81752 [Impact Factor = 3.9]. Q2
  212. U. Rashid*, F. Anwar, R. Yunus, A.H. Al-Muhtaseb, (2015). Transesterification for Biodiesel Production using Thespesia populnea Seed Oil: An Optimization Study, International Journal of Green Energy, Volume 12, Issue No. 5, Page No. 479-484. [Impact Factor = 3.1]. Q2
  213. S. Soltani, U. Rashid*, R. Yunus, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2015). Synthesis of Biodiesel through Catalytic Transesterification of Various Feedstocks using Fast Solvothermal Technology: A Critical Review, Catalysis Reviews: Science and Engineering, Volume 57, Issue No. 4, Page No. 407-435. [Impact Factor = 9.3]. Q1
  214. I.M. Lokman, U. Rashid*, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, R. Yunus (2015). Methyl Ester Production from Palm Fatty Acid Distillate using Sulfonated Glucose-derived Acid Catalyst, Renewable Energy, Volume 81, Issue No. 9, Page No. 347-354. [Impact Factor = 9.0]. Q1
  215. N.S. Osman, U. Rashid, Y.H. Taufiq Yap, (2015). Low-cost Solid Catalyst derived from Waste Cyrtopleura costata (Angel Wing Shell) for Biodiesel Production using Microalgae Oil. Energy Conversion & Management, Volume 101, Page 749-756 [Impact Factor = 9.9]. Q1
  216. I.M. Lokman, U. Rashid, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2015). Microwave-assisted Methyl Ester Production from Palm Fatty Acid Distillate over Heterogeneous Carbon-based Solid Acid Catalyst, Chemical Engineering & Technology, Volume 38, Issue 10 Pages 1837–1844 [Impact Factor = 1.8]. Q3
  217. I.M. Lokman, U. Rashid*, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2015). Production of Biodiesel from Palm Fatty Acid Distillate using Sulfonated-glucose Solid Acid Catalyst: Characterization and Optimization. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering, Volume 23, Issue 11, Pages 1857–1864. [Impact Factor = 3.7]. Q2
  218. I.A. Nehdi, H.M. Sbihi, S. Mokbli, U. Rashid*, S.I. Al-Resayes, (2015). Yucca aloifolia Oil Methyl Esters. Industrial Crops & Products, Volume 69, Issue No. 5, Page No. 257-262 [Impact Factor = 5.6]. Q1
  219. H.M. Sbihi, I.A. Nehdi, L. El Blidi, U. Rashid, S.I. Al-Resayes (2015). Lipase/enzyme Catalyzed Biodiesel Production from Prunus mahaleb: A Comparative Study with Base Catalyzed Biodiesel Production. Industrial Crops & Products, Volume 76, Pages 1049–1054 [Impact Factor = 5.6]. Q1
  220. F.H. Alhassan, U. Rashid, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2015). Synthesis of Waste Cooking Oil-Based Biodiesel via Effectual Recyclable Bi-Functional Fe2O3-MnO-SO42-/ZrO2 Nanoparticle Solid Catalyst. Fuel, Volume 142, Pages 38-45 [Impact Factor = 6.7]. Q1
  221. M.A. Altaie, R.B. Janius, U. Rashid*, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, R. Yunus, R. Zakaria, (2015). Cold Flow and Fuel Properties of Methyl Oleate and Palm-oil Methyl Ester Blends. Fuel, Volume 160, Pages 238– 244. [Impact Factor = 6.7]. Q1
  222. F.H. Alhassan, U. Rashid, R. Yunus, K. Sirat, I.M. Lokman, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2015). Synthesis of Ferric Manganese Promoted Tungstated Zirconia Nanoparticles as Heterogeneous Solid Superacid Catalyst for Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil. International Journal of Green Energy, Volume 12, Issue No. 9, Page No. 987-994 [Impact Factor = 3.1]. Q2
  223. S.H. Teo, U. Rashid, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, A. Islam, (2015). Hydrothermal Effect on Synthesis, Characterization and Catalytic Properties of Calcium Methoxide for Biodiesel Production from Crude Jatropha curcus. RSC Advances, Issue No. 5, Page 4266-4276 [Impact Factor = 3.9]. Q2
  224. F.H. Alhassan, U. Rashid, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2015). Biodiesel Synthesis Catalyzed by Transition Metal Oxides: Ferric-Manganese Doped Tungstated/Molybdena Nanoparticles Catalyst, Journal of Oleo Science, Volume 64, Issue No. 1, Page 91-99 [Impact Factor = 1.6]. Q3
  225. T.S. Chang, R. Yunus, U. Rashid, T.S.Y. Choong, D.R.A. Biak, A.M. Syam, (2015). Palm Oil Derived Trimethylolpropane Triesters Synthetic Lubricants and Usage in Industrial Metalworking Fluid. Journal of Oleo Science, Volume 65, Issue No. 2, Page 143-151 [Impact Factor = 1.6]. Q3
  226. F.H. Alhassan, U. Rashid, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2015). Synthesis of Waste Cooking Oil Based Biodiesel via Ferric-Manganese Promoted Molybdenum Oxide/Zirconia Nanoparticles Solid Acid Catalyst: Influence of Ferric and Manganese Dopants. Journal of Oleo Science, Volume 64, Issue No. 5, Page 505-514 [Impact Factor = 1.6]. Q3
  227. H. Amirkhani, R. Yunus, U. Rashid, S.F. Salleh, D.R.A. Biak, S. Syam, (2015). Low Temperature Dilute Acid Hydrolysis of Oil Palm Frond. Chemical Engineering Communications, Volume 202, Issue No. 9, Page 1235-1244 [Impact Factor = 1.9]. Q3
  228. S. Ashraf, F. Abbas, M. Ibrahim, U. Rashid*, S. Khalid, H.R. Ahmad, K.R. Hakeem, T. Majeed, (2015). Application of GIS for the Identification and Demarcation of Selective Heavy Metal Concentrations in the Urban Groundwater. Journal of Geographical Sciences, Volume 25, Issue 2, Pages 225-235 [Impact Factor = 4.3]. Q2
  229. Z.I. Khan, K. Ahmad, N.A. Akram, I. Mustafa, M. Ibrahim, A. Fardous, S. Gondal, A. Hussain, F. Arshad, I.R. Noorka, M. Yousaf, A.F. Zahoor, M. Sher, A. Hussain, H.A. Shad, U. Rashid. (2015). Heavy Metals Concentration in Soil-Plant-Animal Continuum under Semi-Arid Conditions of Punjab, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Zoology, Volume 47, Issue 2, Pages 377-382 [Impact Factor = 0.5]. Q4
  230. M. Mushtaq, I.M. Tan, U. Rashid*, M. Sagir, M. Mumtaz. (2015). Effect of pH on the Static Adsorption of Foaming Surfactants on Malaysian Sandstone. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, Volume 8, Issue 10, Pages 8539-8548 [Scopus Indexed].
  231. M. Ayoub, A. Inayat, U. Rashid, S. Ullah, B. Lal, (2015). Synthesis of Stable Lithium Modified Mesoporous Catalyst for Oligomerization of Biodiesel-drive Glycerol to Diglycerol. Chemical Engineering Transactions, Volume 45, Pages 1291-1296. [Scopus Indexed].
  232. U. Rashid*, G. Knothe, R. Yunus, R.L. Evangelista, (2014). Kapok Oil Methyl Esters. Biomass & Bioenergy, Volume 66, Issue 7, Pages 419-425 [Impact Factor = 5.8]. Q1
  233. U. Rashid*, J. Ahmad, R. Yunus, M. Ibrahim, H. Masood, A.M. Syam, (2014). Momordica charantia Seed Oil Methyl Esters: Kinetic Study and Fuel Properties, International Journal of Green Energy, Volume 11, Issue 7, Pages 727-740 [Impact Factor = 3.1]. Q2
  234. I.M. Lokman, U. Rashid*, R. Yunus, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2014). Carbohydrate-derived Solid Acid Catalysts for Biodiesel Production from Low-Cost Feedstocks: A Review, Catalysis Reviews: Science and Engineering, Volume 56, Issue 2, Pages 187-219 [Impact Factor = 9.3]. Q1
  235. S.H. Teo, U. Rashid, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2014). Biodiesel Production from Crude Jatropha curcas Oil using Calcium based Mixed Oxide Catalysts. Fuel, Volume 136, Pages 244-252 [Impact Factor = 6.7]. Q1
  236. S.H. Teo, U. Rashid, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2014). Heterogeneous Catalysis of Transesterification Jatropha curcas Oil over Calcium Cerium Bimetallic Oxide Catalyst. RSC Advances, Volume 90, Issue 4, Pages 48836-48847 [Impact Factor = 3.9]. Q2
  237. S.H. Teo, U. Rashid, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2014). Green Nano-catalyst for Methanolysis of Non-edible Jatropha Oil. Energy Conversion & Management, Volume 87, Pages 618-627 [Impact Factor = 9.9]. Q1
  238. Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, S.H. Teo, U. Rashid, A. Islam, M.Z. Hussien, K.T. Lee (2014). Transesterification of Jatropha curcas Crude Oil to Biodiesel on Calcium Lanthanum Mixed Oxide Catalyst: Effect of Stoichiometric Composition. Energy Conversion & Management, Volume 88, Pages 1290-1296 [Impact Factor = 9.9]. Q1
  239. M.F. Rabiah Nizah, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, U. Rashid, S.H. Teo, Z.A. Shajaratun Nur, A. Islam (2014). Production of Biodiesel from Non-edible Jatropha curcas Oil via Transesterification using Bi2O3-La2O3 Catalyst. Energy Conversion & Management, Volume 88, Pages 1257–1262 [Impact Factor = 9.9]. Q1
  240. F.H. Alhassan, U. Rashid, M.S. Al-Qubaisi, A. Rasedee, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2014). The Effect of Sulphate Contents on the Surface Properties of Iron-manganese Doped Sulphated Zirconia Catalysts. Powder Technology, Volume 253, Issue 3, Pages 809-813 [Impact Factor = 4.5]. Q2
  241. I.M. Lokman, U. Rashid*, Z. Zainal, R. Yunus, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2014). Microwave-assisted Biodiesel Production by Esterification of Palm Fatty Acid Distillate, Journal of Oleo Science, Volume 63, Issue 9, Pages 849-855 [Impact Factor = 1.6]. Q3
  242. N.A.M. Aziz, R. Yunus, U. Rashid, A.M. Syam, (2014). Application of Response Surface Methodology  (RSM) in Optimizing Palm-based Pentaerythritol Ester Synthesis. Industrial Crops & Products, Volume 62, Issue C, Pages 305-312 [Impact Factor = 5.6]. Q1
  243. N.S.H.A. Habib, R. Yunus, U. Rashid, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, Z.Z. Abidin, A.M. Syam (2014). Synthesis of Palmbased Ethylhexyl Ester as Synthetic Base Drilling Fluids through Chemical Transesterification, Grasas Y Aceites, Volume 65, Issue 1, Article ID. e005 [Impact Factor = 1.0]. Q3
  244. F. Anwar, U. Rashid, S.A. Shahid, M. Nadeem, (2014). Physicochemical and Antioxidant Characteristics of Kapok (Ceiba pentandra Gaertn.) Seed Oil, Journal of the American Oil Chemists Society, Volume 91, Issue 6, Pages 1047-1054 [Impact Factor = 1.9]. Q3
  245. N.S.H.A. Habib, R. Yunus, U. Rashid, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, Z. Z. Abidin, A.M. Syam, S. Irawan, (2014). Transesterification Reaction for Synthesis of Palm-based Ethylhexyl Ester and Formulation as Base Oil for Synthetic Drilling Fluid. Journal of Oleo Sciences, Volume 63, Issue 5, Pages 497-506 [Impact Factor = 1.6]. Q3
  246. Md. M. Rahman, M.A.M. Salleh, U. Rashid, A. Ahsan, M. M. Hossain, C. S. Ra, (2014). Production of Slow Release Crystal Fertilizer from Wastewaters through Struvite Crystallization: A Review, Arabian Journal of Chemistry, Volume 7, Issue 1, Pages 139-155 [Impact Factor = 5.3]. Q2
  247. A. Abu-Jrai, J.A. Yamin, K.A. Ibrahim, O.A. Al-Khashman, M.A. Al-Shaweesh, M.A. Hararah, U. Rashid, M. Ahmad, G.M. Walker, A.H. Al- Muhtaseb, (2014). NOx Removal Efficiency and N2 Selectivity during Selective Catalytic Reduction Process over Al2O3 Supported Highly Cross-linked Polyethylene Catalyst, Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Volume 20, Issue 4, Pages 1650 1655 [Impact Factor = 5.9]. Q1
  248. S.Z. Iqbal, M.R. Asi, S. Jinap, U. Rashid, (2014). Detection of Aflatoxins and Zearalelone Contamination in Wheat Derived Products, Food Control, Volume 35, Issue 1, Pages 223-226 [Impact Factor = 5.6]. Q1
  249. J.A. Siddique, S. Sharma, U. Rashid, K.E. Geckeler, S. Naqvi. (2014). Thermodynamic Behaviour of Glucose, Maltose and Urea on Stabilization Lysozyme Solution. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Volume 39, Issue 7, Pages 5445-5449. [Impact Factor = 2.6]. Q2
  250. M. Bashir, S. Khalid, U. Rashid, M. Adrees, M. Ibrahim, M.S. Islam, (2014). Assessment of Selected Heavy Metal Uptake from Soil by Vegetation of Two Areas of District Attock, Pakistan. Asian Journal of Chemistry, Volume 26, Issue 4, Pages 1063-1068. [Scopus Indexed].
  251. Herliati, R. Yunus, U. Rashid, Z.Z. Abidin, I.S. Ahmad. (2014). Synthesis of 1,3-dichloropropanol from Glycerol using Muriatic Acid as a Chlorinating Agent. Asian Journal of Chemistry, Volume 26, Issue 10, Pages 2907-2912. [Scopus Indexed].
  252. U. Rashid*, M. Ibrahim, S. Yasin, R. Yunus, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, G. Knothe, (2013). Biodiesel from Citrus reticulata (Mandarin Orange) Seed Oil, a Potential Non-food Feedstock. Industrial Crops & Products, Volume 45, Issue C, Pages 355-359 [Impact Factor = 5.6]. Q1
  253. F.H. Alhassan, R. Yunus, U. Rashid, K. Sirat, Amin ul Islam, H.V. Lee, Y.H. Taufiq-Yup (2013). Production of Biodiesel from Mixed Waste Vegetable Oils using Ferric Hydrogen Sulphate as an Effective Reusable Heterogeneous Solid Acid Catalyst. Applied Catalysis A: General, Volume 456, Issue 4, Pages 182-187. [Impact Factor = 4.7]. Q2
  254. Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, Sudarno, U. Rashid*, Z. Zainal (2013). CeO2-SiO2 Supported Nickel Catalysts for Dry Reforming of Methane towards Syngas Production. Applied Catalysis A: General, Volume 468, Issue 11, Pages 359-369 [Impact Factor = 4.7]. Q2
  255. W.A.K. Ghani, A. Mohd, G. da Silva, R.T. Bachmann, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, U. Rashid, A.H. Al- Muhtaseb, (2013). Biochar Production from Waste Rubber-wood-sawdust and its Potential use in C Sequestration: Chemical and Physical Characterization. Industrial Crops & Products, Volume 44, Issue 1, Pages 18-24 [Impact Factor = 5.6]. Q1
  256. M. Mushtaq, I.M. Tan, M. Nadeem, C. Devi, S.Y.C. Lee, M. Sagir, U. Rashid* (2013). Epoxidation of Methyl Esters Derived from Jatropha Oil: An Optimization Study.  Grasas y Aceites, Volume 64, Issue 1, Pages 103-114 [Impact Factor = 1.0]. Q3
  257. H.P.S. Abdul Khalil, P. Firoozian, M. Jawaid, U. Rashid, A.U. Islam, H. Md. Akil (2013). Activated Carbonfrom Various Agricultural Wastes by Chemical Activation with KOH: Preparation and Characterization. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy, Volume 7, Issue 6, Pages 708-714 [Impact Factor = 0.5]. Q4
  258. K. Rehman, S. Ashraf, U. Rashid*, M. Ibrahim, S. Hina, T. Iftikhar, S. Ramzan, (2013). Comparison of Proximate and Heavy Metal Contents of Vegetables Grown with Fresh and Wastewater. Pakistan Journal of Botany, Volume 45, Issue 2, Pages 391-400 [Impact Factor = 0.9]. Q4
  259. S.A. Shahid, A. Nafady, I. Ullah, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, I. Shakir, F. Anwar, U. Rashid* (2013). Characterization of Newly Synthesized ZrFe2O5 Nano-material and Investigations of its Tremendous Photo-catalytic Properties under Visible Light Irradiation. Journal of Nanomaterials, Volume 2013, Article ID 517643, Pages 6 [Impact Factor = 0.0]. Q3
  260. Y. Gull, N. Rasool, M. Noreen, F.H. Nasim, A. Yaqoob, S. Kousar, U. Rashid*, I.H. Bukhari, M. Zubair, M.S. Islam. (2013). Efficient Synthesis of 2-Amino-6-Arylbenzothiazoles via Pd(0) Suzuki Cross Coupling Reactions: Potent Urease Enzyme Inhibition and Nitric Oxide Scavenging Activities of the Products. Molecules, Volume 18, Issue 8, Pages 8845-8857. [Impact Factor = 4.2]. Q2
  261. S. Ali, N. Rasool, A. Ullah, Faiz-ul-Hassan, A. Yaqoob, M. Zubair, U. Rashid*, M. Riaz. (2013). Design, Synthesis of Arylthiophene-2-carbaldehyde via Suzuki Miyaura Reaction and their Biological Evaluation. Molecules, Volume 18, Issue 8, Pages 14711-14725. [Impact Factor = 4.2]. Q2
  262. M. Nisar, I. Ali, M.R. Shah, M. Qayum, M. Zia-ul-Haq, U. Rashid*, M.S. Islam. (2013). Efficient PPA SiO2  catalyzed Efficient Synthesis of β-enaminones under Solvent-free Conditions. Molecules, Volume 18, Issue 8, Pages 15182-15192. [Impact Factor = 4.2]. Q2
  263. N. Rasool, S. Afzal, M. Riaz, U. Rashid, K. Rizwan, M. Zubair, S. Ali, M. Shahid, (2013). Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity, Cytotoxic Studies and GC-MS Profiling of Matthiola incana (Stock Flower). Legume Research, Volume 36, Issue 1, Pages 21-32 [Impact Factor = 0.8]. Q4
  264. M. Jamil, M. Zubair, M.A. Farid, N. Rasool, U. Rashid*, M.S. Islam, (2013). Antibacterial, Cytotoxic Studies and Characterization of Some Newly Synthesized Symmetrical N3, N3'-bis(disubstituted)isophthalyl-bis(thioureas) and their Cu(II) and Ni(II) Complexes. Journal of Chemistry, Volume 2013, Article ID. 789743 [Impact Factor = 2.8]. Q3
  265. M.R. Saqib, Tabbssum, U. Rashid, M. Ibrahim, S. S. Gill, M.A. Mehmood (2013). Marine Macro Algae Ulva sp.: A Potential Feedstock for Bioethanol and Bio-gas Production. Asian Journal of Agriculture and Biology, Volume 1, Issue 3, Pages 155-163. [Impact Factor = 1.6]. Q2
  266. A. Mustaq, N. Rasool, M. Riaz, R.B. Tareen, M. Zubair, U. Rashid, I.H. Bukhari, M.A. Khan, Y.H. Taufiq Yup, (2013). Antioxidant, Antimicrobial Studies and Characterization of Essential Oil, Fixed Oil of Clematis graveolens by GC-MS. Oxidation Communications, Volume 36, Issue 4, Pages 1067- 1078 [Scopus Indexed].
  267. A.M. Syam, H.A. Hamid, R. Yunus, U. Rashid, (2013). Dynamic Modeling of Reversible Methanolysis of Jatropha curcas Oil to Biodiesel. The Scientific World Journal, Volume 2013, Article ID 268385, Pages 7. [Scopus Indexed].
  268. M. Irfan, U. Rashid*, M. Ibrahim, Z.U. Nisa, A.H. Mustaseb, S. Ali, (2013). Optimization of Cr (III) Removal from Wastewater using Thespesia populenea Particles by Response Surface Methodology, Asian Journal of Chemistry, Volume 25, Issue 16, Pages 9315-9320. [Scopus Indexed]
  269. M. Riaz, N. Rasool, S. Rasool, U. Rashid*, I.H. Bukhari, M. Zubair, M. Noreen, M. Abbas, (2013). Chemical Analysis, Cytotoxicity and Antimicrobial Studies by Snapdragon: A Medicinal Plant. Asian Journal of Chemistry, Volume 25, Issue 10, Pages 5479-5482. [Scopus Indexed].
  270. M. Zubair, S. Anwar, U. Rashid*, K. Rizwan, M. Shahid, M. Jamil, V.U. Ahmad, N. Rasool, (2013). Antimicrobial Potential of Methanolic Extract and Various Fractions of Jatropha curcas Roots. Asian Journal of Chemistry, Volume 25, Issue 13, Pages 7477-7480. [Scopus Indexed].
  271. S.A. Khan, N. Rasool, M. Riaz. R. Nadeem, U. Rashid*, K. Rizwan, M. Zubair, I.H. Bukhari, T. Gulzar, (2013). Evaluation of Antioxidant and Cytotoxicity Studies of Clerodendrum inerme. Asian Journal of Chemistry, Volume 25, Issue 13, Pages 7457-7462. [Scopus Indexed].
  272. R. Aslam, A. Shafeeq, S.A. Shahid, A. Muhammad, A. Ijaz, A.M. Ali, I. Ullah, M. Mushtaq, U. Rashid*, (2013). Poly Vinyl Alcohol: An Economical Substitute to Calcium Lignosulphonate for PVC/PET Separation by Froth Flotation. Asian Journal of Chemistry, Volume 25, Issue 13, Pages 7509-7512. [Scopus Indexed].
  273. H. Iram, N. Rasool, M. Riaz, M. Zubair, U. Rashid*, I.H. Bukhari, R.B. Tareen, M.S. Islam, (2013). Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Cytotoxicity and HPLC Studies of Sophora mollis. Asian Journal of Chemistry, Volume 25, Issue 18, Pages 10519-10525. [Scopus Indexed].
  274. U. Rashid*, M. Ibrahim, S. Ali, M. Adil, S. Hina, R. Yunus, (2012). Comparative Study of Methanolysis and Ethanolysis of Maize Oil Using Alkali Catalysts. Grasas Y Aceites, Volume 63, Issue 1, Pages 35- 41 [Impact Factor = 1.0]. Q3
  275. H. Masood, R. Yunus, T.S.Y. Choong, U. Rashid, H.Y.T. Yup (2012). Synthesis and Characterization of Calcium Methoxide as Heterogeneous Catalyst for Trimethylolpropane Esters Conversion Reaction. Applied Catalysis A: General, Volume 425-426, Pages 184-190 [Impact Factor = 4.7]. Q1
  276. T-S. Chang, H. Masood, R. Yunus, U. Rashid, T.S.Y. Choong, D.R.A. Biak, (2012). Activity of Calcium Methoxide Catalyst for Synthesis of High Oleic Palm Oil-Based Trimethylolpropane Triesters as Lubricant Base Stock. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, Volume 1, Issue 15, Pages 5438–5442 [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  277. F. Naidir, R. Yunus, U. Rashid, H. Masood, T.I.M. Ghazi, I. Ramli, (2012). Kinetics Study on Epoxidation of Trimethylolpropane Ester. European Journal of Lipid Science & Technology, Volume 114, Issue 7, Pages 816-822 [Impact Factor = 1.8]. Q3
  278. H. Hamid, R. Yunus, U. Rashid, T.S.Y. Choong, A.H. Al-Muhtaseb, (2012). Synthesis of Palm Oil-based Trimethylolpropane Ester as Potential Biolubricant: Chemical Kinetics Modeling. Chemical Engineering Journal, Volume 200-202, Pages 532-540 [Impact Factor = 13.3]. Q1
  279. M. Mohamed, N.A. Rashidi, S. Yusup, L.K. Teong, U. Rashid, R.M. Ali (2012). Effects of Experimental Variables on Conversion of Cockle Shell to Calcium Oxide using Thermal Gravimetric Analysis. Journal of Cleaner Production, Volume 37, Pages 394-397 [Impact Factor = 9.7]. Q1
  280. M.W. Mumtaz, A. Adnan, F. Anwar, H. Mukhtar, M.A. Raza, F. Ahmad, U. Rashid*, (2012). Response Surface Methodology: An Emphatic Tool for Optimized Biodiesel Production Using Rice Bran and Sunflower Oils. Energies, Volume 5, Issue 9, Pages 3307-3328 [Impact Factor = 3.0]. Q3
  281. M. Manzoor, F. Anwar, Z. Mahmood, U. Rashid*, M. Ashraf, (2012). Variation in Minerals, Phenolics and Antioxidant Activity of Peel and Pulp of Peach (Prunus persica L.) Fruit of Different Varieties from Pakistan. Molecules, Volume 17, Issue 6, Pages 6491-6506 [Impact Factor = 4.2]. Q2
  282. S. Shahid, A. Qidwai, F. Anwar, I. Ullah, U. Rashid*, (2012). Improvement in Water Retention Characteristics of Sandy Loam Soil using Newly Synthesized Poly (Acrylamide–co-Acrylic Acid)/AlZnFe2O4 Superabsorbent Hydrogel Nanocomposite Material. Molecules, Volume 17, Issue 8, Pages 9397-9412 [Impact Factor = 4.2]. Q2
  283. S. Shahid, A. Qidwai, F. Anwar, I. Ullah, U. Rashid*, (2012). Effects of a Novel Poly (AA-co- AAm) AlZnFe2O4/potassium Humate Superabsorbent Hydrogel Nanocomposite on Water Retention of Sandy Loam Soil and Wheat Seedling Growth. Molecules, Volume 17, Issue 11, Pages 12587-12602. [Impact Factor = 4.2]. Q2
  284. M. Amin, F. Anwar, M.R.S.A. Janjua, M. Awais, U. Rashid*, (2012). Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles through Reduction with Solanum xanthocarpum L. Berry Extract: Characterization, Antimicrobial and Urease Inhibitory Activities against Helicobacter pylori. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Volume 13, Issue 8, Pages 9923-9941 [Impact Factor = 4.9]. Q1
  285. M. Riaz, N. Rasool, I.H. Bukhari, M. Shahid, M. Zubair, K. Rizwan, U. Rashid* (2012). In vitro Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxicity, GC-MS Analysis of Mazus goodenifolius. Molecules, Volume 17, Issue 12, Pages 14275-14287 [Impact Factor = 4.2]. Q2
  286. U. Rashid*, F. Anwar, G. Knothe, (2011). Biodiesel Production from Milo (Thespesia populnea) Seed Oil. Biomass & Bioenergy, Volume 35, Issue 9, Pages 4034-4039 [Impact Factor = 5.8]. Q1
  287. U. Rashid*, H.A. Rahman, I. Hussain, M. Ibrahim, M.S. Haider, (2011). Muskmelon (Cucumis melo) Seed Oil: A Potential Non-food Oil Source for Biodiesel Production. Energy, Volume 36, Issue 9, Pages 5632-5639 [Impact Factor = 9.0]. Q1
  288. U. Rashid*, F. Anwar, M. Ashraf, M. Saleem, S. Yusup, (2011). Application of Response Surface Methodology for Optimizing Transesterification of Moringa oleifera Oil: Biodiesel Production. Energy Conversion & Management, Volume 52, Issue 8-9, Pages 3034-3042 [Impact Factor = 9.9]. Q1
  289. G. Knothe, U. Rashid, S. Yusup, F. Anwar, (2011). Fatty Acid Profile of Thespesia populnea. Mass Spectrometry of the Picolinyl Esters of Cyclopropene Fatty Acids. European Journal of Lipid Science & Technology, Volume 113, Issue 8, Pages 980–984. [Impact Factor = 1.8]. Q3
  290. R.N.M. Kamil, S. Yusup, U. Rashid, (2011). Optimization of Polyol Ester Production by Transesterification of Jatropha-Based Methyl Ester with Trimethylopropane using Taguchi Design of Experiment, Fuel, Volume 90, Issue 6, Pages 2343-2345. [Impact Factor = 6.7]. Q1
  291. F. Anwar, U. Rashid, Z. Mahmood, T. Iqbal, T.H. Sherazi, (2011). Inter-varietal Variation in the Composition of Okra (Hibiscus esculentus L.) Seed Oil. Pakistan Journal of Botany, Volume 43, Issue 1, Pages 271-280. [Impact Factor = 0.9]. Q4
  292. F. Anwar, U. Rashid, M. Ashraf, M. Nadeem, (2010). Okra (Hibiscus esculentus) Seed Oil for Biodiesel Production. Applied Energy, Volume 87, Issue 3, Pages 779-785. [Impact Factor = 10.1]. Q1
  293. U. Rashid, F. Anwar, A. Jamil, H.N. Bhatti, (2010). Jatropha curcas Seed Oil as a Viable Source for Biodiesel. Pakistan Journal of Botany, Volume 42, Issue 1, Pages 575-582. [Impact Factor = 0.9]. Q4
  294. U. Rashid, F. Anwar, M. Arif, (2009). Optimization of Base Catalytic Methanolysis of Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Seed Oil for Biodiesel Production by Using Response Surface Methodology. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, Volume 48, Issue 4, Pages 1719-1729. [Impact Factor = 3.8]. Q2
  295. U. Rashid, F. Anwar, T.M. Ansari, M. Arif, M. Ahmad, (2009). Optimization of Alkaline Transesterification of Rice Bran Oil for Biodiesel Production Using Response Surface Methodology. Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology, Volume 84, Issue 9, Pages 1364-1370. [Impact Factor = 2.8]. Q2
  296. U. Rashid, F. Anwar, G. Knothe, (2009). Evaluation of Biodiesel Obtained from Cottonseed Oil. Fuel Processing Technology, Volume 90, Issue 9, Pages 1157-1163. [Impact Factor = 7.2]. Q1
  297. B.K. Sharma, U. Rashid, F. Anwar, S.Z. Erhan, (2009). Lubricant Properties of Moringa Oil using Thermal and Tribological Techniques. Journal of Thermal Analysis & Calorimetry, Volume 96, Issue 9, Pages 999-1008. [Impact Factor = 3.0]. Q2
  298. U. Rashid, F. Anwar, B.R. Moser, G. Knothe, (2008). Moringa oleifera Oil: A Possible Source of Biodiesel. Bioresource Technology, Volume 99, Issue 17, Pages 8175-8179. [Impact Factor = 9.7]. Q1
  299. U. Rashid, F. Anwar, (2008). Production of Biodiesel through Optimized Alkaline-catalyzed Transesterification of Rapeseed Oil. Fuel, Volume 87, Issue 3, Pages 265-273. [Impact Factor = 6.7].
  300. U. Rashid, F. Anwar, (2008). Production of Biodiesel through Base-catalyzed Transesterification of Safflower Oil Using an Optimized Protocol. Energy & Fuels, Volume 22, Issue 2, Pages 1306-1312. [Impact Factor = 5.2]. Q2
  301. U. Rashid, F. Anwar, B.R. Moser, S. Ashraf, (2008). Production of Sunflower Oil Methyl Esters by Optimized Alkali-catalyzed Methanolysis. Biomass & Bioenergy, Volume 32, Pages 1202-1205. [Impact Factor = 5.8]. Q1
  302. S. Rehman, H.N. Bhatti, Z. Iqbal, U. Rashid, (2008). Essential Oil Composition of Commercial Black Tea (Camellia sinensis). International Journal of Food Science & Technology, Volume 43, Issue 2, Pages 346-350. [Impact Factor = 2.6]. Q2
  303. M. Farooq, F. Anwar, U. Rashid, (2008). Appraisal of Heavy Metal Contents in Different Vegetables Grown in the Vicinity of an Industrial Area. Pakistan Journal of Botany, Volume 40, Issue 5, Pages 2099-2106. [Impact Factor = 0.9]. Q4
  304. F. Anwar, U. Rashid, (2007). Physico-chemical Characteristics of Moringa oleifera Seeds and Seed Oil from a Wild Provenance of Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Botany, Volume 39, Issue 5, Pages 1443-1453. [Impact Factor = 0.9]. Q4
  305. F. Anwar, S.N. Zafar, U. Rashid, (2006). Characterization of Moringa oleifera Seed Oil from Drought and Irrigated Regions of Punjab, Pakistan. Grasas Y Aceites, Volume 57, Issue 2, Pages 160-168. [Impact Factor = 1.0]. Q3
  306. A.I. Hussain, F. Anwar, H.N. Bhatti, U. Rashid, (2006). Phytochemical and In-vitro Anthelmintic Screening of Butea frondosa and Swertia chirata from Pakistan. Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan, Volume 28, Issue 1, Pages 84-92. [Impact Factor = 0.6]. Q4
  307. U. Rashid, A. Ullah, A. Jabbar, M.W. Azeem, H. Mahmood, S. Ahmad, (2004). Metabolism of Aspirin in Healthy Males. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, Volume 6, Issue 5, Page 939-940. [Scopus Indexed].

Books Published as an Author / Editor with Foreign Publishers

  1. Metal–Organic Framework Composites: Energy Storage, Catalysis, Adsorption and Drug Delivery (2025); Umer Rashid, S. M. Sapuan, ISBN 978-3-11-157337-3; Walter de Gruyter GmbH, Berlin, Germany.
  2. Renewable and Alternative Energy Resources (2021); by M.A. Hanif, F. Nadeem, R. Tariq, U. Rashid, ISBN 9780128181508; 1st Edition, Academic Press, Elsevier Publishers, USA.
  3. Biomass and Bioenergy-Processing and Properties (2014); edited by Hakeem, Khalid Rehman, Jawaid, Mohammad, Rashid, Umer, ISBN 978-3-319-07640-9; SPRINGER Publishers, USA.
  4. Biomass and Bioenergy-Applications (2014); edited by Hakeem, Khalid Rehman, Jawaid, Mohammad, Rashid, Umer, ISBN 978-3-319-07577-8; SPRINGER Publishers, USA.

Chapters in Books and Conference Proceeding

  1. S. Mazhar, M.W. Mumtaz, U. Rashid*, M. Hamayun, H. Mukhtar, S.M. Sapuan, (2025). Introduction to Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), In: Metal–Organic Framework Composites, Pages 13-46, edited by Umer Rashid, S. M. Sapuan, eISBN: 978-3-11-157408-0
  2. A. Khan, A. Rehman, U. Rashid, I. Ali, (2025). Synthesis Methods of High-performance Metal-organic Framework (MOF), In: Metal–Organic Framework Composites, Pages 47-64, edited by Umer Rashid, S. M. Sapuan, eISBN: 978-3-11-157408-0
  3. B. Hazmi, U. Rashid*, Z.N. Akhlisah, C. Ngamcharussrivichai, (2025). Metal-organic Framework (MOF) Composite-based Heterogeneous Catalysis for Biodiesel and Green Diesel Production, In: Metal–Organic Framework Composites, Pages 229-282, edited by Umer Rashid, S. M. Sapuan, eISBN: 978-3-11-157408-0
  4. M.U. Javed, H. Mukhtar, U. Rashid*, (2025). Sustainable Development and Circular Economy Perspectives on Advanced Biofuels, In: Advanced Biofuels and Circular Economy, Palgrave Advances in Bioeconomy: Economics and Policies, Pages 213-242, edited by R.A. Usmani, M.A. Dar, A.A. Khan, eISBN: 978-3-031-86934-1
  5. M. Beygisangchin, U. Rashid*, C. Ngamcharussrivichai, S.K. Kamarudin (2024). Application of Biochar and Biochar Composites as Catalysts, In: Char-based Composites: Production, Characterization, Limitations, and Emerging Applications, Pages 211-248, edited by W.A.K.G. Wan Azlina, S.M. Sapuan M.M. Harussani, ISBN: 978-0-443-15403-4
  6. M.M. Harussani, S.M. Sapuan, U. Rashid (2024). Toxicity screening of hazardous materials-infused char composites, In: Char-based Composites: Production, Characterization, Limitations, and Emerging Applications, Pages 211-248, edited by W.A.K.G. Wan Azlina S.M. Sapuan M. M. Harussani, ISBN: 978-0-443-15403-4
  7. M. Aliyu, U. Rashid*, W.A.W.A.K. Ghani, M.A.M. Salleh, B. Hazmi, I.G. Shitu, A. Salisu (2024). Heterogeneous Hydrochar-Based Catalysts for Biodiesel Production. In: Circular Bioeconomy Perspectives in Sustainable Bioenergy Production: Pages 323–359, edited by G. Baskar,  V. Ashokkumar, S.L. Rokhum, V.S. Moholkar, ISBN: 978-981-97-2523-6
  8. U. Rashid*, C.L. Lee, B. Hazmi, S. Gamal, M. Beygisangchin (2023). Standard Specification for Renewable Diesel. In: Renewable Diesel: Value Chain, Sustainability, and Challenges, Pages 33-63, edited by D. Kumar, Elsevier, Amsterdam, Netherlands, ISBN: 10.1016/B978-0-323-91153-5.00004-2
  9. S. Mazhar, M.W. Mumtaz, U. Rashid*, M. Hamayun, H. Mukhtar, S.M. Sapuan, (2025). Introduction to Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), In: Metal–Organic Framework Composites, Pages 13-46, edited by Umer Rashid, S. M. Sapuan, eISBN: 978-3-11-157408-0
  10. A. Khan, A. Rehman, U. Rashid, I. Ali, (2025). Synthesis Methods of High-performance Metal-organic Framework (MOF), In: Metal–Organic Framework Composites, Pages 47-64, edited by Umer Rashid, S. M. Sapuan, eISBN: 978-3-11-157408-0
  11. B. Hazmi, U. Rashid*, Z.N. Akhlisah, C. Ngamcharussrivichai, (2025). Metal-organic Framework (MOF) Composite-based Heterogeneous Catalysis for Biodiesel and Green Diesel Production, In: Metal–Organic Framework Composites, Pages 229-282, edited by Umer Rashid, S. M. Sapuan, eISBN: 978-3-11-157408-0
  12. M.U. Javed, H. Mukhtar, U. Rashid*, (2025). Sustainable Development and Circular Economy Perspectives on Advanced Biofuels, In: Advanced Biofuels and Circular Economy, Palgrave Advances in Bioeconomy: Economics and Policies, Pages 213-242, edited by R.A. Usmani, M.A. Dar, A.A. Khan, eISBN: 978-3-031-86934-1
  13. M. Beygisangchin, U. Rashid*, C. Ngamcharussrivichai, S.K. Kamarudin (2024). Application of Biochar and Biochar Composites as Catalysts, In: Char-based Composites: Production, Characterization, Limitations, and Emerging Applications, Pages 211-248, edited by W.A.K.G. Wan Azlina, S.M. Sapuan M.M. Harussani, ISBN: 978-0-443-15403-4
  14. M.M. Harussani, S.M. Sapuan, U. Rashid (2024). Toxicity screening of hazardous materials-infused char composites, In: Char-based Composites: Production, Characterization, Limitations, and Emerging Applications, Pages 211-248, edited by W.A.K.G. Wan Azlina S.M. Sapuan M. M. Harussani, ISBN: 978-0-443-15403-4
  15. M. Aliyu, U. Rashid*, W.A.W.A.K. Ghani, M.A.M. Salleh, B. Hazmi, I.G. Shitu, A. Salisu (2024). Heterogeneous Hydrochar-Based Catalysts for Biodiesel Production. In: Circular Bioeconomy Perspectives in Sustainable Bioenergy Production: Pages 323–359, edited by G. Baskar,  V. Ashokkumar, S.L. Rokhum, V.S. Moholkar, ISBN: 978-981-97-2523-6
  16. U. Rashid*, C.L. Lee, B. Hazmi, S. Gamal, M. Beygisangchin (2023). Standard Specification for Renewable Diesel. In: Renewable Diesel: Value Chain, Sustainability, and Challenges, Pages 33-63, edited by D. Kumar, Elsevier, Amsterdam, Netherlands, ISBN: 10.1016/B978-0-323-91153-5.00004-2

Conferences

  • U. Rashid, M. Aliyu, (2024). Heterogeneous Acid Catalysis for Sustainable Biodiesel Production: A Novel Catalyst Derived from Hydrochar Waste, Presented as Invited Lecture 2nd Royal Australian Chemical Institute Green and Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering Conference, December 8-12, 2024.  Melbourne, Australia
  • U. Rashid, N.A. Ibrahim, (2019). Reusable Bio-based Catalyst for Biodiesel Production, Presented as Keynote Lecture in International Symposium on Technologies and Materials for Renewable Energy, Environment & Sustainability, 6-7 February, Faisalabad, Pakistan. 
  • U. Rashid, (2017). Bio-based Catalyst for Biodiesel Production, Presented as a Plenary Lecture at 28th National and 16th International Chemistry Conference, November 20-22, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • I.M. Lokman, U. Rashid, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, R. Yunus, (2015), Microwave-assisted Methyl Ester Production from Palm Fatty Acid Distillate over Glucose-Derived Solid Acid Catalyst, Presented as Oral Presenter at 2015 International Conference on Environmental Science and Energy Engineering (ICESEE2015), July 26-27, Phuket, Thailand.
  • I.M. Lokman, U. Rashid, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap, (2014), Synthesis of Glucose-derived Solid Acid Catalyst for Methanolysis of Palm Fatty Acid Distillate: Characterization and Optimization Process, Presented as Oral Presenter at the 2nd Advanced Materials Conference 2014 (AMC 2014), November 25-26, Bayview Hotel, Langkawi, Malaysia.
  • U. Rashid, (2014). Carbohydrate-derived Solid Acid Catalysts for Biodiesel Production from Low-Cost Feedstocks, Presented as Keynote Speaker at International Conference of Biochemical and Chemical Sciences, February 24-26, 2014, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  • U. Rashid (2014). Synthesis of Biodiesel from Low-Cost Feedstocks using Heterogeneous Acid Catalyst, Presented as Keynote Speaker at Second International Conference on Global Environmental Changes, February 24-26, 2014, Allama Iqbal Hall, GC University Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  • U. Rashid, M. Ibrahim, S. Yasin and R. Yunus, (2012). Citrus (Citrus reticulate) Seed Oil: A Novel Source for Biodiesel Production, Presented as a Poster at 103rd AOCS Annual Meeting and Expo, April 29-May 2, 2012, Long Beach, California, USA, Abstract Book P.80
  • U. Rashid, H.A. Rahman, I. Hussain and S. Yusup, (2011). Production and Characterization of Biodiesel Produced from Musk Melon (Cucumis melo) Seed Oil, Presented as an Oral at BIT’s 1st Annual World Congress of Bioenergy-2011, July 25-30, 2011, Dalian World EXPO Center, Dalian, China, Abstract Book P.322
  • S. Yusup, M. Khan, M.M. Ahmad, Y. Uemura and U. Rashid (2011). Basic Properties of Crude Rubber Seed Oil and Crude Palm Oil Blend as a Potential Feedstock for Biodiesel Production, Presented as an Oral at BIT’s 1st Annual World Congress of Bioenergy-2011, July 25-30, 2011, Dalian World EXPO Center, Dalian, China, Abstract Book P.294
  • U. Rashid, F. Anwar and N. Rasool, (2010). Biodiesel Potential of Milo (Thespesia populnea) Seed Oil in Pakistan. Abstracted as an Oral at 3rd International Conference for Young Chemists (ICYC) 2010, June 23–25, 2010, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia, Abstract Book P.67
  • U. Rashid, F. Anwar, M, Arif, M. Farid and A. Jamil, (2009). Application of response surface methodology for optimizing transesterification of Moringa oleifera oil: Biodiesel Production. Presented as an Oral at TWAS Regional Young Scientists Conference, November 2–5, 2009, Armada Hotel Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, Abstract Book P.25
  • F. Anwar, U. Rashid, M. Nadeem and M. Ashraf, (2009). Feasibility of Okra (Hibiscus esculentus) Seed Oil for Biodiesel Production. Presented as an Oral at TWAS Regional Young Scientists Conference, November 2–5, 2009, Armada Hotel Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, Abstract Book P.22
  • U. Rashid (2009). Production and Analytical Characterization of Biodiesel by Using Immobilized Enzymes. Presented as an Oral at A*STAR-2009 Scientific Symposium, August 26–28, 2009, Matrix, Biopolis, Singapore.
  • U. Rashid, F. Anwar, and G. Knothe, (2009). Evaluation of Biodiesel Obtained from Cotton Seed Oil. Abstracted as a Poster at Taibah International Chemistry Conference-2009 (TICC-2009), March 23 – 25, 2009 Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia, Abstract Book P. 238
  • U. Rashid, F. Anwar, B.R. Moser and G. Knothe, (2008). Preparation of Biodiesel by Methanolysis of Crude Moringa oleifera Oil. Presented as an Oral at 99th AOCS Annual Meeting and Expo, May 18-21, 2008, Seattle, Washington, USA, Abstract Book P. 80
  • U. Rashid and F. Anwar, (2007). Production of Biodiesel from Base-Catalyzed Transesterification of Safflower Oil through an Optimized Protocol. Presented as an Oral at Singapore International Chemistry Conference-5 (SICC-5) / 7th Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Microscale Separation and Analysis (APCE 2007), December 16-19, 2007, Singapore, Abstract Book P.4:90
  • U. Rashid and F. Anwar, (2007). Optimization and Characterization of Biodiesel Produced through Alkaline Catalyzed Transesterification of Rapeseed Oil. Abstracted as an Award-Winning Presentation at 98th AOCS Annual Meeting and Expo, May 13-16, 2007, Quebec, Canada, Abstract Book P. 94
  • S.N. Zafar, F. Anwar., and U. Rashid, (2005). Characterization of Moringa oleifera Seed Oil Cultivated in Different Regions of Punjab, Pakistan. Presented as an Oral at Singapore International Chemistry Conference-4 (SICC-4), December 8-10, 2005, Singapore, Abstract Book P. 452

Awards and Recognitions

  • Honoured to be Ranked among Top 2% Scientists in the World in the field of Energy based on Career long Citation Impact and Citation Impact during the Single Calendar Year 2020/2021/2022/2023/2024/2025 by Stanford University USA/Elsevier.
  • Honoured to be Ranked among Best Chemistry Scientists in Malaysia in Year 2022/2023/2024/2025 by Research.com
  • Listed in the World Scientist and University Ranking 2021-2025
  • Tanner Awards for the Most-Cited Articles of 2018 for being the most-cited paper published in the Journal of Food Science, Food Chemistry Section from Institute of Food Technologists, USA.
  • Certificate of Appreciation from Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU), Jordan for valuable research contribution.
  • Guest Editor for Special Issue on “Catalysts for the Production of Chemicals or Fuels from Lignocellulosic Biomass” of Catalysts, EISSN 2073-4344, Published by MDPI AG Publisher.
  • Guest Editor for Special Issue on “Catalytic Conversion of Biomass to Biofuels” of Catalysts, EISSN 2073-4344, Published by MDPI AG Publisher.
  • Guest Editor for Special Issue on “Innovative Nanomaterials in Wastewater Treatment for Pollutant Removal” of Separations (ISSN 2297-8739), Published by MDPI AG Publisher.
  • Guest Editor for Special Issue on “Sustainable Catalysts for Biofuel Production” of Catalysts, EISSN 2073-4344, Published by MDPI AG Publisher.
  • Guest Editor for Thematic Issue on “Waste Biomass Utilization for Value-added Green Products” of Current Organic Chemistry journal, Bentham Science Publishers.
  • Guest Editor for Research Topic on “Waste Biorefineries: Future Energy, Green Products and Waste Treatment” of Frontiers in Energy Research, Frontiers Switzerland Publishers.
  • Guest Editor for Special Issue on “International Symposium on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology 2018 (i-SAMN 2018)” of International Journal of Nanotechnology, Inderscience Publishers.
  • External Evaluator for YUTP-FRG Project by Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), Malaysia from October 16, 2014- April 01, 2018.
  • International Project Evaluator for National Center of Science & Technology Evaluation, Ministry of Education & Science, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan.
  • Most Cited Articles Published since 2007 in FUEL entitled as “Production of Biodiesel through Optimized Alkaline-catalyzed Transesterification of Rapeseed Oil” Fuel, March 2008, Volume 87, Issue 3, Page 265-273, Umer Rashid; Farooq Anwar
  • Awarded “Certificate of Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing” in May 2014, by The Editors of Industrial Crops and Products, Elsevier, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
  • Worked as Poster Referee in the 2nd Advanced Materials Conference 2014 (AMC 2014), November 25-26, Bayview Hotel, Langkawi, Malaysia.
  • Worked as Technical Committee Member in “Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology 2014 (WAMN 2014)” August 25-26, 2014, organized by Institute of Advanced Technology, UPM, Malaysia.
  • Worked as Facilitator on “Oil Analysis using Gas Chromatography” September 27, 2012, organized by Institute of Advanced Technology (ITMA), held at Seminar Room, ITMA, UPM, Malaysia.
  • Silver Medal on “Efficient Mesoporous Catalyst for Biodiesel Production” from Pameran Rekacipt Penyelidikan Dan Inovasi (PRPI) Malaysia 2016, 15-16 November 2016, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia.
  • Silver Medal on “Solvothermal Technology for Biodiesel Production” from Pameran Rekacipt Penyelidikan Dan Inovasi (PRPI) Malaysia 2014, Sep 30 - Oct 01, 2014, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia.
  • Silver Medal on “Activity of Heterogeneous Catalyst (Ca(OCH3)2) for Synthesis of Palm Oil Based Trimethylpropane Triesters” from Pameran Rekacipt Penyelidikan Dan Inovasi (PRPI) Malaysia 2012, 17-19 July 2012, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia.
  • Gold Medal on “Biofuel from Agricultural Waste through a Process of Catalytic Conversion” from 39th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, 06-10 April 2011, Geneva.
  • Gold Medal on “Bio-Gasoline from Malaysian Agricultural Waste via Catalytic Conversion Process (BIOGAX)” from Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2011, 17-19 February 2011, Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Enlisted/Entitled as Approved Supervisor of Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, Pakistan for PhD students of indigenous HEC PhD programme.
  • Included the name in book of Who’s Who in the World 2011 by Marquis Who’s Who Publications, New Providence, NJ, United States of America (USA).
  • Enlisted as Productive Scientists of Pakistan-2009 by Pakistan Council for Science and Technology (PCST), Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Included the name in Galaxies of Who’s Who in Pakistan 2009 in the field of Science and Technology by South Asia Publications (SAP), Karachi, Pakistan and selected STAR LAREATE 2009.
  • Indigenous PhD Scholarship: Indigenous PhD Fellowship Program (5000 Fellowships), Batch II, sponsored by Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Six Months IRSIP Scholarship for USA: International Research Support Initiative Program (IRSIP) sponsored by Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • 2007 The Industrial Oil Products Division Student Excellence Award: The award is sponsored by Industrial Oil Products Division of the American Oil Chemist’s Society (AOCS), United States of America (USA), Inform, April 2007, Vol. 18 (4), P 278.
  • Most-Accessed Article in Journal FUEL during September-December 2007, January-March 2008 & April-June 2008, entitled as “Production of Biodiesel through Optimized Alkaline-catalyzed Transesterification of Rapeseed Oil” Fuel, March 2008, Volume 87, Issue 3, Page 265-273, Umer Rashid; Farooq Anwar
  • Most-Accessed Article in Journal Bioresource Technology during July - September 2008, September-December 2008, entitled as “Moringa oleifera Oil: A Possible Source of Biodiesel” Bioresource Technology, November 2008, Volume 99, Issue 17, Page 8175-8179, Umer Rashid; Farooq Anwar; Bryan R. Moser; Gerhard Knothe
  • Associate Editor of Energy, Exploration and Exploitation, SAGE Publishing, UK.
  • Editorial Board Member of Discover Catalysis, Springer Publishers, USA.
  • Topic Editor of Catalysis, MDPI Publishers.
  • Editor of International Journal of Chemical and Biological Sciences (IJCBS), International Scientific Organization, Faisalabad, Pakistan
  • Co-Editor of Current Alternative Energy, Bentham Science Publishers

Networks and Collaborations on Research

  • Adjunct Professor, Chulalongkorn University (CU), Thailand.   (Mar 2025 – Feb 2026)                                                           
  • Alliance Researcher, Chulalongkorn University (CU), Thailand. (May 2022 – Feb 2025) 
  • Visiting Professor, King Saud University (KSU), Saudi Arabia (Mar 2015 – Sept 2017)
  • On going research collaboration (Australia; USA; Spain; Thailand; Singapore)                                                                

Professional Affiliation

  • Professional Technologist (TS.), Malaysia Board of Technologies (MBOT), Malaysia.
  • Graduate Technologist, Malaysia Board of Technologies (MBOT), Malaysia.
  • Professional Member (MIMM), Institute of Materials, Malaysia (IMM), Malaysia.

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