Mohamad Faris Mohamad Fathil
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Mohamad Faris Mohamad Fathil
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Mohamad Faris, Mohamad Fathil
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Fathil, Mohamad Faris Mohamad
Fathil, Mohamad Faris Bin Mohamad
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56395434600
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U-3213-2019

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  • Publication
    Silicon nanowire biosensors for diabetes mellitus monitoring
    ( 2024-10)
    M. Shaifullah A. S
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    J. Jumat
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    Mohammad Nuzaihan Md Nor
    ;
    J. N. Ismail
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    Mohamad Faris Mohamad Fathil
    ;
    Nur Hamidah Abdul Halim
    ;
    Zarimawaty Zailan
    ;
    Mohd Khairuddin Md Arshad
    ;
    M. Syamsul
    ;
    Rozaimah A. T
    The main goal of this research is the development of a label-free biosensor for the detection of diabetes mellitus (DM) using the target molecule retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4). The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) approach, currently used to detect DM, is time-consuming and difficult. As a result, label-free biosensors are being considered as an alternative. In this research, silicon nanowires (SiNWs) were selected as the transducer for this biosensor due to their low cost, real-time analysis capability, high sensitivity, and low detection limit. The SiNWs were created using conventional lithography, reactive ion etching (RIE), and physical vapor deposition (PVD), and then dripped with a gold nanoparticle solution to create gold-decorated SiNWs. The surface of the gold-decorated SiNWs was functionalized using 3-aminothiophenol and glutaraldehyde solutions before being immobilized with DM RBP4 antibodies and targets. The electrical characterization of the gold nanoparticle decorated SiNWs biosensor revealed good performance in DM detection. The pH tests confirmed that the SiNWs acted as a transducer, with current proportional to the DM RBP4 concentration. The estimated limit of detection (LOD) and sensitivity for detecting DM RBP4 binding were 0.076 fg/mL and 8.92 nA(g/mL)-1, respectively. This gold nanoparticle decorated SiNWs biosensor performed better than other methods and enabled efficient, accurate, and direct detection of DM. The SiNWs could be used as a distinctive electrical protein biosensor for biological diagnostic purposes. In conclusion, gold nanoparticle deposition offers effective label-free, direct, and high-accuracy DM detection, outperforming previous approaches. Thus, these SiNWs serve as novel electrical protein biosensors for future biological diagnostic applications.
  • Publication
    High efficiency carry save adder using modified–gate diffusion input technique
    ( 2024-06)
    Teoh Yong Keong
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    Siti Fatimah Abd Rahman
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    Mohamed Fauzi Packeer Mohamed
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    Mohamad Faris Mohamad Fathil
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    Adilah Ayoib
    ;
    Thikra S. Dhahi
    Addition is a fundamental function in the design of a digital system, necessary for applications such as signal processing, arithmetic operations, multiplexers, and control systems. Hence, the digital system’s performance is considerably reliant on the efficiency of the adders. Therefore, designing a 4-bit carry save adder (CSA) that consumes less power, occupies a smaller area, and operates at a higher speed is proposed using the modified–gate diffusion input (MOD–GDI) technique. The primary focus is to reduce the area occupied by decreasing the transistor count as compared with other logic styles (i.e., conventional, and Boolean simplification) for CSA through Cadence Virtuoso simulation based on SilTerra 180 nm technology. Notably, the number of transistors is reduced from 42 in the conventional full adder to 11 in the proposed MOD–GDI design. As a result, the proposed 4-bit CSA with MOD–GDI technique is efficient in improving the speed of addition by reducing the area and power consumption.
  • Publication
    Cost-effective fabrication of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) microfluidics for point-of-care application
    ( 2024-06)
    Adilah Ayoib
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    Noor Amalina Aini Abdul Karim
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    Uda Hashim
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    Shahidah Arina Shamsuddin
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    Siti Fatimah Abd Rahman
    ;
    Mohamad Faris Mohamad Fathil
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    Nor Azizah Parmin
    Microfluidics fabrication pertains to the construction of small-scale devices and systems that manipulate and control small volumes of fluids. This process involves precise engineering and manufacturing procedures aimed at designing and producing these devices, which find applications in healthcare, environmental monitoring, and chemical analysis. The present study showcases an inexpensive approach to fabricate microfluidics channels using PDMS biopolymer and soft lithography technique to achieve laminar fluid flow. Initially, a robust and adhesive mold was created by fabricating a master template using several layers of SU-8 5 and SU-8 2015 negative photoresists. Subsequently, PDMS microfluidics channels were replicated and sealed onto a glass substrate through plasma bonding treatment. High-power microscopy images and profilometer analyses demonstrated successful fabrication with minimal deviation from the initial designs and the fabricated devices (less than 0.07 mm, less than 0.6°). Both the SU-8 master template and PDMS replicate displayed average microchannel height values and surface roughness of 100 μm and 0.26 μm or lower, respectively. Additionally, the fluid test confirmed laminar flow without any leakage post plasma oxidation, indicating the completion of an efficient and cost-effective fabrication process.
  • Publication
    Fabrication and simulation of silicon nanogaps pH sensor as preliminary study for Retinol Binding Protein 4 (RBP4) detection
    ( 2025-01)
    M. I. Hashim
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    Mohammad Nuzaihan Md Nor
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    Mohamad Faris Mohamad Fathil
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    M. Shaifullah A.S
    ;
    C. Y. Chean
    ;
    Nur Hamidah Abdul Halim
    ;
    Zarimawaty Zailan
    ;
    Mohd Khairuddin Md Arshad
    ;
    Muzamir Isa
    ;
    Ayu Wazira Azhari
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    M. Syamsul
    ;
    Rozaimah A.T.
    In this research, a silicon nanogap biosensor has the potential to play a significant role in the field of biosensors for detecting Retinol Binding Protein 4 (RBP4) molecules due to its unique nanostructure morphology, biocompatibility features, and electrical capabilities. Additionally, as preliminary research for RBP4, a silicon nanogap biosensor with unique molecular gate control for pH measurement was developed. Firstly, using conventional lithography followed by the Reactive-ion etching (RIE) technique, a nanofabrication approach was utilized to produce silicon nanogaps from silicon-on-insulator (SOI) wafers. The critical aspects contributing to the process and size reduction procedures were highlighted to achieve nanometer-scale size. The resulting silicon nanogaps, ranging from 100 nm to 200 nm, were fabricated precisely on the device. Secondly, pH level detection was performed using several types of standard aqueous pH buffer solutions (pH 6, pH 7, pH 12) to test the electrical response of the device. The sensitivity of the silicon nanogap pH sensor was 7.66 pS/pH (R² = 0.97), indicating that the device has a wide range of pH detecting capacity. This also includes the silicon nanogap biosensor validated by simulation, with the sensitivity obtained being 3.24 μA/e.cm² (R² = 0.98). The simulation of the sensitivity is based on the interface charge (Qf) that represents the concentration of RBP4. The results reveal that the silicon nanogap biosensor has excellent characteristics for detecting pH levels and RBP4 with outstanding sensitivity performance. In conclusion, this silicon nanogap biosensor can be used as a new electrical RBP4 biosensor for biomedical diagnostic applications in the future.