Main Organizer: Center of Advanced Material, Universiti Malaya (CAM, UM)
Co-Organizer: Material Engineering Technical Division, Institution of Engineers Malaysia (MaTD, IEM)


SYNOPSIS

This workshop aims to provide a strong foundation in corrosion science by covering its fundamental principles, causes, effects, and prevention techniques. Special emphasis will be given to corrosion challenges in the oil and gas industry, exploring mechanisms across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. By bridging theory with industrial practice, participants will gain practical insights through real-world examples. Additionally, the workshop seeks to inspire interest in corrosion research and career opportunities through interactive sessions, case studies, and discussions with industry professionals.

By the end of the workshop, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of corrosion mechanisms in the oil and gas industry and their impact on operations. They will develop problem-solving skills to tackle corrosion challenges in upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors. The program introduces industry best practices for corrosion prevention and monitoring, along with hands-on experience using detection and mitigation tools. Participants will benefit from networking opportunities with industry professionals and knowledge transfer from experts through discussions and case studies. Additionally, participants will gain career insights into materials engineering and corrosion management within the oil and gas sector.

Target Audience

● Undergraduate and postgraduate students
● Oil and gas professionals, engineers, technicians
● Specialists working directly or indirectly within the oil, gas, and energy sectors


BIODATA OF SPEAKERS

1. Ir. Dr Azzura Ismail

Ir. Dr. Azzura Ismail is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Panel on Materials and Industry at the Department of Manufacturing, Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM). She specializes in corrosion, materials selection, asset integrity, metallurgy, and cathodic protection.
  
Ir. Dr. Azzura holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Leeds, UK (2014), focusing on corrosion inhibitors for offshore applications. She also obtained a Master’s (Sc) in Materials Engineering (2003) and a Bachelor’s in Materials Engineering (1999) from Universiti Sains Malaysia.

She is a Professional Engineer (IEM) and a certified Materials Failure Investigation Practitioner (MFIP). She holds various certifications, including Cathodic Protection Practitioner (IMM) and Basic Corrosion Certification (NACE International).

Ir. Dr. Azzura has been serving as a Senior Lecturer at UTHM since 2003. She has supervised over 80 postgraduate and undergraduate students and teaches subjects like corrosion and degradation, material engineering, and non-destructive testing (NDT).

She has extensive industry experience, including a one-year industrial attachment (2017–2018) at Malaysian Refining Company (Petronas Penapisan Melaka), where she worked on corrosion issues in asset integrity management.


2. Dr. Nazatul Liana Sukiman

Dr. Nazatul Liana Sukiman received Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering from University of Malaya in 2004. Upon graduation she worked as Design Engineer at Nippon Fastener Manufacturing Company (Nifco) where she was in charge in the design of polymer/composite components for local and regional automotive companies. In 2006 she received a scholarship from University of Malaya to pursue Master study at Australia National University (ANU), Australia

She was appointed as Lecturer at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Malaya as soon as she completed her Master’s degree in 2007.

Two years later she began her Ph.D study in corrosion research at Monash University, Australia. She was awarded the Ph.D degree in 2014 and promoted as Senior Lecturer at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Malaya, Malaysia.

She actively participates in organizing various conferences and other educational activities at the university and national levels. She is currently supervising a number of research staff at Postdoctoral, Ph.D and Master levels from the research grants she has secured from public and private sectors.

Her research focuses on the corrosion of light metals and alloys, electrochemical techniques in corrosion assessment and tribocorrosion in automotive application.

3. Ir. Dr. Lee Chee Hong

Dr. Lee holds a PhD from the Corrosion and Protection Centre, School of Materials, University of Manchester (formerly UMIST), UK, and has over 23 years of specialized experience in corrosion studies and material analysis. His work focuses on long-term asset integrity across the oil & gas, power, and chemical industries.

He has extensive expertise in both greenfield and brownfield developments, spanning subsurface, topside, subsea, and onshore facilities. Currently serving as a Lead Materials and Corrosion Engineer, Dr. Lee is responsible for corrosion risk assessments, failure analysis, and material selection, while also providing proactive corrosion mitigation solutions and addressing complex corrosion-related challenges.

Beyond his industry role, Dr. Lee is an adjunct lecturer at the Centre for Corrosion Research, UTP. He is a registered Professional Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and has held key leadership positions, including Chair and Trustee of the NACE Corrosion Society Founding Malaysia Section and the Institute of Materials Malaysia (IMM) Corrosion Committee.