Universiti Sains Malaysia | Malaysia
Dr. Wan Mohd Ebtisyam Mustaqim Mohd Daniyal is a distinguished Malaysian researcher specializing in sensor technology, optical materials, and nanostructured thin films. He currently serves as a Lecturer at the School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). His research career is deeply rooted in the development of highly sensitive optical sensors using surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and nanomaterials for environmental pollutant detection. Dr. Wan Mohd Ebtisyam’s research output is substantial, with 62 documents, 1,513 citations from 853 sources, and an impressive h-index of 24 on Scopus, underscoring his strong influence in the field of materials science and photonic sensor technologies. He obtained his Ph.D. in Sensor Technology from Universiti Putra Malaysia, where his research focused on nanocrystalline cellulose-graphene oxide composite thin films for metal ion detection. His academic contributions include over 90% of publications in high-impact Q1 and Q2 journals such as Plasmonics, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, Optics & Laser Technology, Nanomaterials, and Scientific Reports. Recognized for his excellence, Dr. Wan has received numerous national and international honors, including the IKM Research Prize in Polymer and Materials Science, multiple gold medals in innovation exhibitions, and the Best Presenter Award at RCSSST. He has also contributed to national research grants and holds a filed patent for a copper ion sensing composition. Beyond academia, he serves as a consultant for developing portable SPR sensors for industrial applications, reflecting his strong link between scientific innovation and societal benefit. With his deep expertise, collaborative network, and continued dedication to advancing optical sensing technologies, Dr. Wan Mohd Ebtisyam stands out as one of Malaysia’s promising figures in nanophotonics and applied materials research.
Featured Publications
Anuar, M. F., Fen, Y. W., Liew, J. Y. C., Tee, T. S., Daniyal, W. M. E. M. M., & Mahdi, M. A. (2025). Performance analysis of gold/graphene oxide surface plasmon resonance interface for trace level detection of cadmium ions. Engineering Research Express.
Hashim, H. S., Fen, Y. W., Abdullah, J., Anuar, M. F., Sheh Omar, N. A., Liew, J. Y. C., Daniyal, W. M. E. M. M., Abdullah, H., Taufiq, A., & Mahdi, M. A. (2025). Femtomolar detection of phenol using surface-modified plasmonic refractive index sensor with sodium carboxymethyl cellulose. Surfaces and Interfaces, 107463.
Hashim, H. S., Fen, Y. W., Omar, N. A. S., Daniyal, W. M. E. M. M., Fauzi, N. I. M., Abdullah, J., & Mahdi, M. A. (2024). Surface plasmon resonance sensor based on gold-graphene quantum dots thin film as a sensing nanomatrix for phenol detection. Optics and Laser Technology, 109816.
Azeman, N. H., Md Zain, A. R., Daniyal, W. M. E. M. M., Md Jamil, M. S., Abu Bakar, M. H., Ahmad Nazri, N. A., Khushaini, M. A. A., Mokhtar, M. H. H., & A. Bakar, A. A. (2024). Zeolitic-imidazolate frameworks enhanced surface plasmon resonance sensor for organic dyes sensing. IEEE Sensors Journal.
Eddin, F. B. K., Fen, Y. W., Liew, J. Y. C., Fauzi, N. I. M., Daniyal, W. M. E. M. M., & Abdullah, H. (2023). Development of plasmonic-based sensor for highly sensitive and selective detection of dopamine. Optics & Laser Technology.