As at November 2023
He is a senior lecturer at the Chemical Engineering Department of Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia, where he teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students. He is also affiliated with the Centre of Advanced Process Safety (CAPS) and the Institute of Contaminant Management (ICM) at UTP, where he conduct research on process safety, risk assessment, fire and explosion protection, human factors and wastewater minimization. He have years of industrial experience as a process engineer at MULTISAFE Malaysia, a latex glove manufacturer, and as an Associate Facility Engineer at ESSO Production (Malaysia) Inc (now ExxonMobil). He have also done various training and consultancy works for various clients in the oil and gas, petrochemical, water treatment and lime manufacturing industries. Some of the topics he have covered include hazardous area classification, human factors, consequence modelling, quantitative risk assessment, process safety management, fire safety and protection design philosophy, wastewater minimization study, CIMAH industrial activity report, HAZOP study and dust hazard assessment.
Nesan, K.P. and Buang, A. and Kaniapan, S. and Zaini, D. and Nesan, V.P. and Razal, M.J.M. (2023) A Holistic Team Approach (HTA) Model to Curb Machinery Accidents in Power Plants. Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, 82 (9). pp. 947-955.
Rashid, Z.A. and Fuad, M.F.I.A. and Ahmad, M.A. and Azhari, N.A. and Hazimin, H.N.M. and Ariff, M.A.M. and Buang, A. (2023) Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) as an Effective Tool for Preventing Major Accidents Hazards: A Case Study of Ammonia Storage Tank. In: UNSPECIFIED.
Lim, W.K. and Rusli, R. and Buang, A. and Abdullah, T.S.W. (2023) Offshore Coxswain Competency Evaluation Tool (OC2ET) for Continuous Monitoring and Evaluation On-board Offshore Facilities. In: UNSPECIFIED.
Arshad, U. and Taqvi, S.A.A. and Buang, A. (2022) Experimental analysis and data-driven machine learning modelling of the minimum ignition temperature (MIT) of aluminium dust. Fuel, 324. ISSN 00162361
Athar, M. and Shariff, A.M. and Buang, A. and Umer, A. and Zaini, D. (2022) Inherently safer process route ranking index (ISPRRI) for sustainable process design. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, 80. ISSN 09504230
Arshad, U. and Buang, A. and Khanafiah, K. (2021) Combined Effect of Dispersion Pressure and Concentration on Minimum Ignition Temperature of Corn Dust using Response Surface Methodology - Preliminary Investigation. In: UNSPECIFIED.
Nesan, K.P. and Buang, A. and Zaini, D. and Kaniapan, S. (2021) Man to Machine (MTM) Accident Model Based on Multiple Regression Analysis of Process Industry Machineries through a Scientific Questionnaire Design. In: UNSPECIFIED.
Arshad, U. and Taqvi, S.A.A. and Buang, A. (2021) Modelling of the minimum ignition temperature (MIT) of corn dust using statistical analysis and artificial neural networks based on the synergistic effect of concentration and dispersion pressure. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 147. pp. 742-755. ISSN 09575820
Hanafiah, A.S. and Maulud, A.S. and Shahid, M.Z. and Suleman, H. and Buang, A. (2021) Raman calibration models for chemical species determination in CO2-loaded aqueous MEA solutions using PLS and ANN techniques. ChemEngineering, 5 (4). ISSN 23057084
Arshad, U. and Taqvi, S.A.A. and Buang, A. and Awad, A. (2021) SVM, ANN, and PSF modelling approaches for prediction of iron dust minimum ignition temperature (MIT) based on the synergistic effect of dispersion pressure and concentration. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 152. pp. 375-390. ISSN 09575820
Kaniapan, S. and Nesan, K.P. and Ya, H. and Hassan, S. and Buang, A. and Safuan Zakaria, M. (2021) A comparative approach in the utilisation of rice husk and empty palm bunch in the biomass boiler. In: UNSPECIFIED.
Athar, M. and Shariff, A.M. and Buang, A. and Hermansyah, H. (2020) Equipment-based route index of inherent safety. Process Safety Progress, 39 (S1). ISSN 10668527
Athar, M. and Shariff, A.M. and Buang, A. (2020) Integrated Safety and Process Economics Approach for Sustainable Process Design of Process Piping. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. pp. 145-154. ISSN 21954356
Ahmad, A. and Bhat, A.H. and Buang, A. and Shah, S.M.U. and Afzal, M. (2019) Biotechnological application of microalgae for integrated palm oil mill effluent (POME) remediation: a review. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 16 (3). pp. 1763-1788. ISSN 17351472
Shamim, M.Y. and Buang, A. and Anjum, H. and Khan, M.I. and Athar, M. (2019) Development and quantitative evaluation of leading and lagging metrics of emergency planning and response element for sustainable process safety performance. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, 62. ISSN 09504230
Ahmad, A. and Bhat, A.H. and Buang, A. (2019) Enhanced biosorption of transition metals by living Chlorella vulgaris immobilized in Ca-alginate beads. Environmental Technology (United Kingdom), 40 (14). pp. 1793-1809. ISSN 09593330
Athar, M. and Shariff, A.M. and Buang, A. and Shaikh, M.S. and See, T.L. (2019) Inherent safety for sustainable process design of process piping at the preliminary design stage. Journal of Cleaner Production, 209. pp. 1307-1318. ISSN 09596526
Athar, M. and Shariff, A.M. and Buang, A. and Nazir, S. and Hermansyah, H. and See, T.L. (2019) Process equipment common attributes for inherently safer process design at preliminary design stage. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 128. pp. 14-29. ISSN 09575820
Athar, M. and Mohd Shariff, A. and Buang, A. and Shuaib Shaikh, M. and Ishaq Khan, M. (2019) Review of Process Industry Accidents Analysis towards Safety System Improvement and Sustainable Process Design. Chemical Engineering and Technology, 42 (3). pp. 524-538. ISSN 09307516
Athar, M. and Shariff, A.M. and Buang, A. (2019) A review of inherent assessment for sustainable process design. Journal of Cleaner Production, 233. pp. 242-263. ISSN 09596526
Ahmad, A. and Bhat, A.H. and Buang, A. (2018) Biosorption of transition metals by freely suspended and Ca-alginate immobilised with Chlorella vulgaris: Kinetic and equilibrium modeling. Journal of Cleaner Production, 171. pp. 1361-1375. ISSN 09596526
Athar, M. and Zaidi, N.A.B. and Shariff, A.M. and Buang, A. and Khan, M.I. (2018) Chemical reactor inherent safety index at preliminary design stage. In: UNSPECIFIED.
Shariff, A.M. and Athar, M. and Buang, A. and Khan, M.I. and Hermansyah, H. (2018) Distillation column inherent safety index at preliminary design stage. In: UNSPECIFIED.
Shamim, M.Y. and Buang, A. and Shariff, A.M. and Anjum, H. (2018) Implementation of safety performance framework (SPF) in process industries to avoid disasters. International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering, 15 (1). pp. 5022-5035. ISSN 22298649
Athar, M. and Shariff, A.M. and Buang, A. and Hermansyah, H. (2018) Inherently safer mechanical material selection for process equipment. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 120. pp. 178-186. ISSN 09575820
Athar, M. and Shariff, A.M. and Buang, A. and Zaini, D. (2018) Integrated safety and process optimization approach for ammonia synthesis loop. International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering, 15 (1). pp. 5074-5085. ISSN 22298649
Zahari, S.H.N. and Rusli, R. and Buang, A. and Mohanan, K. (2018) Minimum ignition energy of aluminium nanopowders as engineered nanomaterials (ENMs). International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering, 15 (2). pp. 5285-5294. ISSN 22298649
Ahmad, A. and Bhat, A.H. and Buang, A. (2017) Immobilized chlorella vulgaris for efficient palm oil mill effluent treatment and heavy metals removal. Desalination and Water Treatment, 81. pp. 105-117. ISSN 19443994
Ahmad, A. and Bhat, A.H. and Buang, A. (2017) Photobioreactor engineering for integrated algal biofuel production, carbon dioxide (CO2) mitigation, and wastewater treatment. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., pp. 91-124. ISBN 9781536123555; 9781536123548
Ahmad, A. and Shah, S.M.U. and Buang, A. and Abdullah, M.A. (2016) Anaerobic co-cultivation of multi-algal species with oil palm empty fruit bunches for mill effluent treatment and biomethane production. Jurnal Teknologi, 78 (5-6). pp. 65-73. ISSN 01279696
Kadir, N.A.A. and Rusli, R. and Buang, A. and Rahim, N.S.A. (2016) Investigation of the Explosion Behaviour Affected by the Changes of Particle Size. In: UNSPECIFIED.
Ahmad, A. and Buang, A. and Bhat, A.H. (2016) Renewable and sustainable bioenergy production from microalgal co-cultivation with palm oil mill effluent (POME): A review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 65. pp. 214-234. ISSN 13640321
Zainal Abidin, M. and Rusli, R. and Buang, A. and Mohd Shariff, A. and Khan, F.I. (2016) Resolving inherent safety conflict using quantitative and qualitative technique. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, 44. pp. 95-111. ISSN 09504230
Wan Kamarudin, W.N.I. and Buang, A. (2016) Small scale boilover and visualization of hot zone. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, 44. pp. 232-240. ISSN 09504230
Wahab, N.D.A. and Rusli, R. and Mohd Shariff, A. and Buang, A. (2014) Assessment of human factor performance using Bayesian inference and inherent safety. Advanced Materials Research, 845. pp. 658-662. ISSN 10226680
Ahmad, A. and Shah, S.M.U. and Buang, A. and Othman, M.F. and Abdullah, M.A. (2014) Evaluation of aerobic and anaerobic co-digestion of Tetraselmis suecica and oil palm empty fruit bunches by response surface methodology. Advanced Materials Research, 925. pp. 243-247. ISSN 10226680
Maszelan, C.N.H.C. and Buang, A. (2014) Monoethanolamine (MEA) wastewater treatment using Photo-Fenton oxidation. Applied Mechanics and Materials, 625. pp. 792-795. ISSN 16609336
Amminudin, K.A. and Sofian, M.N. and Hawari, H. and Putra, Z.A. and Khamaruddin, P.N.F.M. and Buang, A. (2008) Consider water reuse options for your facility. Hydrocarbon Processing, 87 (12). pp. 99-102. ISSN 00188190
Mohd Shariff, A. and Rusli, R. and Leong, C.T. and Radhakrishnan, V.R. and Buang, A. (2006) Inherent safety tool for explosion consequences study. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, 19 (5). pp. 409-418. ISSN 09504230