Innovative Research Award
Fatehah Mohd Omar
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Fatehah Mohd Omar is a Malaysian academic affiliated with Universiti Sains Malaysia, where she serves in the School of Civil Engineering. Her research profile encompasses environmental engineering, water and wastewater treatment, pollutant removal, and environmental remediation. Her published work includes studies of landfill leachate treatment, industrial effluents, river sediment contamination, and the behaviour of nanoparticles in aquatic environments. These research themes connect environmental protection with practical challenges in civil and environmental engineering. This article summarizes her research profile, selected contributions, and potential relevance to the Innovative Research Award presented in the context of the Global Civil Engineering Awards. [1]
Abstract
Fatehah Mohd Omar is a researcher in environmental engineering at Universiti Sains Malaysia whose scholarly work addresses water quality, wastewater treatment, pollutant removal, and environmental remediation. Her research includes investigations into natural coagulants, nanoparticle behaviour, landfill leachate treatment, industrial effluent management, and contamination in river sediments. These topics are relevant to environmental engineering within the broader discipline of civil engineering, particularly in relation to pollution prevention and sustainable water management. Her publications demonstrate engagement with experimental treatment methods and environmental assessment. This article reviews selected research themes and their potential relevance to the Innovative Research Award, without asserting an unverified award outcome or independent evaluation result. [1] [2]
Keywords
Fatehah Mohd Omar; Innovative Research Award; environmental engineering; civil engineering; wastewater treatment; water quality; landfill leachate; environmental remediation; industrial effluent; natural coagulants; nanoparticle behaviour; river sediment contamination; sustainable water management; pollution control.
Introduction
Environmental engineering addresses the protection of natural resources and the development of treatment systems for contaminated water, industrial waste, and other environmental pollutants. Within civil engineering, these activities support public health, responsible infrastructure management, and sustainable water use. Fatehah Mohd Omar’s research is associated with these themes through studies of water treatment, pollutant removal, and river environments. Her institutional affiliation and research publications provide the basis for considering her work within the environmental engineering branch of civil engineering. [1]
Research Profile
Fatehah Mohd Omar is affiliated with the School of Civil Engineering at Universiti Sains Malaysia in Malaysia. Her reported research interests include the fate and behaviour of nanoparticles and nanopollutants, industrial wastewater treatment, and drinking-water treatment processes. The available scholarly record also includes publications on river cross-section estimation, sediment contamination, and treatment technologies for landfill leachate and industrial effluents. These subjects position her work primarily within environmental engineering, with connections to water resources and environmental management. [1] [3]
Research Contributions
Her research contributions include investigating alternative materials and treatment processes for removing pollutants from wastewater and landfill leachate. Published studies examine coagulants, natural flocculants, nanoparticle adsorption, and changes in water-quality indicators. Other work addresses heavy-metal contamination in river sediments and the estimation of river cross-sections using LiDAR-derived elevation data. Collectively, these subjects relate to environmental monitoring, water-resource assessment, and the development of treatment approaches relevant to civil and environmental engineering practice. The effectiveness and practical scalability of individual methods should be assessed from their full research findings. [2] [3]
Publications
Selected publications associated with the research profile include “An alternative approach to estimate river cross-sections using LIDAR-based digital elevation model,” published in Hydrological Sciences Journal; “Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Sediments in Sungai Pinang River Basin,” published in the IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science; and “Environmental remediation potential of ferrous sulfate waste as an eco-friendly coagulant for the removal of NH3-N and COD from the rubber processing effluent,”. These works illustrate connections with river analysis, environmental contamination, and industrial wastewater treatment. Bibliographic records and author attribution should be confirmed against the respective publisher pages. [2] [3]
Research Impact
The potential significance of this research lies in its relevance to water-quality management, industrial pollution reduction, and the assessment of contaminated environments. Research into treatment materials and natural flocculants may inform the development of alternative wastewater treatment methods, while river and sediment studies contribute to environmental understanding and monitoring. The supplied profile reports 46 documents, 907 citations, and an h-index of 15; these bibliometric figures should be checked against the current Scopus record because citation totals and author-profile metrics can change over time. [1]
Award Suitability
Fatehah Mohd Omar’s documented research themes are relevant to recognition in environmental engineering and to civil engineering award categories that include water resources, wastewater treatment, pollution control, or sustainable environmental technologies. Her publications provide identifiable research topics for an assessment of originality, methodological quality, and practical relevance. Suitability for the Innovative Research Award at the Global Civil Engineering Awards depends on the event’s official eligibility rules, category definitions, evaluation criteria, and the candidate’s documented contributions. The available information does not independently confirm a nomination, selection, or award win. [1] [4]
Conclusion
Fatehah Mohd Omar’s academic profile and selected publications demonstrate a research focus on environmental engineering topics connected to civil engineering, especially water treatment, industrial effluent management, river assessment, and pollution control. These areas provide a reasonable basis for considering her work for research recognition in an appropriately defined environmental or water-related category. A final award assessment should verify the publication record, individual research contributions, current bibliometric indicators, and compliance with the event’s published criteria. Her listed research does not, by itself, establish a specialization in structural engineering.
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References
- Universiti Sains Malaysia. (n.d.). Dr. Fatehah Mohd Omar — School of Civil Engineering academic staff profile. Institutional profile describing her affiliation and academic research interests.
https://experts.usm.my/cvitae/cefatehah
- Anees, M. T., et al. (2022). An alternative approach to estimate river cross-sections using LIDAR-based digital elevation model. Hydrological Sciences Journal. DOI: 10.1080/02626667.2022.2053129.
https://doi.org/10.1080/02626667.2022.2053129
- Sabdul Hakim, A., Azma Adila, H. N., Farah Liyana, Z., Mu’Izzah, M., Chong Joon, C., and Omar, F. M. (2020). Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Sediments in Sungai Pinang River Basin. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 498, 012059. DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/498/1/012059.
https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/498/1/012059
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Fatehah Mohd Omar, Author ID 23994012200. Scopus. Bibliographic and citation information should be verified against the live author record.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=23994012200