International Journal of Textile Science

International Journal of Textile Science illustrates the textile activities and design reflecting the professional interests in science, engineering, economics, management and design related to the textile and apparel industry. The paper may also report fundamental theoretical or experimental investigations, practical or commercial industrial studies and may relate to developments in textiles and related disciplines.

Mohd Rozi Ahmad

Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Textile Science

Associate Professor, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

Research Areas

Ballistic Impact of High Performance FabricsMechanics of Textile MaterialsExtraction of Natural Dyes and Textile Printing

Education

2008Ph.DUniversiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, Malaysia
2000M.ScUniversity of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
1995B.ScPhiladelphia University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1993DiplomaInstitut Teknologi MARA (ITM), Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Experience

2012-presentAssociate Professor, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Shah Alam, Selangor
2011-presentDeputy Dean (Research & Industrial Linkages), Faculty of Applied Sciences, Shah Alam, Selangor
2008-2009Coordinator for Postgraduate Studies, UiTM International Center (UIC), UiTM Shah Alam
2008-2012Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Shah Alam, Selangor
2000-2008Lecturer, UiTM, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Shah Alam, Selangor
2000-2001Part-Time Lecturer, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn, Bt. Pahat, Johor
1996-1999Production Planning & Control Executive, Paragon Carpetmaker Sdn. Bhd., Cheras
1996-1999Part-Time Tutor, ITM, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Shah Alam, Selangor
1993Research Assistant, ITM, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Shah Alam, Selangor

Membership

Head, Technical Textiles Research Group, Universiti Teknologi MARA
Member, Anti-Ballistic Advanced Composites Research Group, Universiti Teknologi MARA
Ex-Officio Member, Malaysian Textile and Apparel Center (MATAC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Member, The Textile Institute, Manchester, UK
Committee Member, Technical Committee on Technical Textiles, Standards and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM Berhad)

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums/Journals/Books

[1]  N. Hassim, M.R. Ahmad, W.Y.W. Ahmad, A. Samsuri, M.H.M. Yahya, "Puncture Resistance of Natural Rubber Latex Unidirectional Coated Fabrics," Journal of Industrial Textiles, 42 (2), pp. 118-131, 2012
[2]  W.Y. Wan Ahmad, M.A. Mohd Nor, N. Saim, M.I. Ab Kadir, M.R. Ahmad, "Nano Natural Dyes from Melastoma Malabathricum L.," Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 545, pp. 59-63, 2012
[3]  S.A. Suhaimi, J. Salleh, M.R. Ahmad, N.A. Ahmad, N.A.A. Bakar, "Puncture Resistance of Twaron Fabric Layers with Different Stitching Patterns," International Journal of Textile Science, 1 (5), 44-48, 26/2012
[4]  M.R. Ahmad, M.H.M. Yahya, M.R. Hassan, J. Salleh, W.Y.W. Ahmad, N. Hassim, “Some Studies on Shape Memory Alloy Friction Spun Yarn,” Business, Engineering and Industrial Applications Colloquium (BEIAC), 2012 IEEE Conference Publications, pp. 216 - 219
[5]  M.R. Ahmad, N.A. Ahmad, S.A. Suhaimi, N.A.A. Abakar, W.Y.W. Ahmad, J. Salleh, “Tensile and Tearing Strength of Uncoated and Natural Rubber Latex Coated High Strength Woven Fabrics,” 2012 IEEE Symposium on Humanities, Science and Engineering Research (SHUSER), 2012 IEEE Conference Publications, pp. 541- 545
[6]  W.Y.W. Ahmad, R. Rahim, M.R. Ahmad, M.I.A. Kadir, M.I. Misnon, "The Application of Gluta aptera Wood (Rengas) as Natural Dye on Silk and Cotton Fabrics," Universal Journal of Environmental Research and Technology, Vol. 1, Issue 4, December 2011
[7]  M.I. Misnon, S.A. Bahari, M.R. Ahmad, W.Y.W. Ahmad, J. Salleh, M.I.A. Kadir, "The Properties of Agricultural Waste Particle Composite Reinforced with Woven Cotton Fabric, " Scientific Research Journal, Vol. 7, No 2, Dec 2010
[8]  M. R. Ahmad, W. Y. W. Ahmad, A. Samsuri, J. Salleh, and M. H. Abidin, "Blunt Trauma Performance of Fabric Systems Utilizing Natural Rubber Coated High Strength Fabrics, " AIP Conference Proceedings, March 11, 2010, Volume 1217, pp. 328-334, 2010
[9]  W. Y. W. Ahmad, W. S. Ruznan, H. A. Hamid, M. I. A. Kadir, M. K. M. Yusoh, and M. R. Ahmad, "Nan o-Sized Natural Colorants from Rocks and Soils, " AIP Conference Proceedings March 11, 2010, Volume 1217, pp. 515-517, 2010
[10]  M.R. Ahmad, W.Y. Wan Ahmad, J. Salleh, A. Samsuri, "Effect of Fabric Stitching on Ballistic Impact Resistance of Natural Rubber Coated Fabric Systems, " Journal of Materials & Design, Vol. 29, pp. 1353–1358, 2008
[11]  M.R. Ahmad, W.Y. Wan Ahmad, J. Salleh, A. Samsuri, M.H. Abidin, "Ballistic Impact Performances of Aramid Fabrics utilising Natural Rubber Latex, " In: Proceedings of 5th International Conference on Textile Research Division, National Research Center, Cairo, Egypt, 6-8 April 2008.
[12]  J. Salleh, M.R. Ahmad, W.Y. Wan Ahmad, "Tensile and Flexural Properties of Composites made from some Locally Grown Natural Fibres, " In Proceedings of 5th International Conference on Textile Research Division, National Research Center, Cairo, Egypt, 6-8 April 2008.
[13]  J. Salleh, W.Y.W. Ahmad, M.R. Ahmad, "Improving Songket Quality and Productivity Using Jacquard Technology, " Science Letters, Vol 5, Issue 1, 2008
[14]  W.Y.W. Ahmad, M.R. Ahmad, J. Salleh, A. Samsuri and M.H. Abidin, "Development of Flexible Composites For Soft Body Armour Utilizing Natural Rubber Latex, " Science Letters, Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2008
[15]  W.Y. Wan Ahmad, M.R. Ahmad, M.I.A Kadir, "Polyester Coloration using Nano-sized Natural Colorant from Rocks, " In Proceedings of 5th International Conference on Textile Research Division, National Research Center, Cairo, Egypt, 6-8 April 2008.
[16]  J. Salleh, W Y Wan Ahmad, M. R. Ahmad, M F Yahya, S A Ghani and M I Misnon, 'Tensile and flexural properties of composites made from spinning waste, ' Ecotextiles: The way forward for sustainable development in textiles, Part 3 Sustainable Development And Renewables, (Eds.: M Miraftab and A Horrocks), Woodhead Publishing, UK, January 2007, ISBN1 84569 214 4 [ISBN-13: 978 1 84569 214 8]
[17]  M.R. Ahmad, W.Y. Wan Ahmad, A. Samsuri, J. Salleh, "Ballistic Response of Natural Rubber Latex Fabric Systems, " Journal of Rubber Research, 10(4), 4th Quarter, pp. 207-221, 2007.
[18]  M.R. Ahmad, W.Y. Wan Ahmad, J. Salleh, A. Samsuri, "Performance of Natural Rubber Coated Fabrics under Ballistic Impact, " Malaysian Polymer Journal, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 39-51, March 2007.
[19]  M.R. Ahmad, W.Y. Wan Ahmad, J. Salleh, A. Samsuri, "Ballistic Impact Resistance of Flexible Composites, " Malaysia Journal of Sustainability Science and Management, Volume 2, Number 1, pp. 67-70, June 2007.
[20]  W. Y. Wan Ahmad, J. Salleh and M.R. Ahmad, "Some Properties of Composites Made From Local Cellulosic Fibres, " Science Letters, Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2007