Nur Khadijah Mohamad Najib

Policy research and project coordination professional with experience supporting national-level science, technology and innovation initiatives through policy research, regulatory benchmarking, stakeholder engagement, data analysis and project coordination. Experienced in translating technical and policy information into reports, policy briefs, presentations and evidence-based insights for government and industry stakeholders.

Research Associate, CCUS & Hydrogen Economy Technology Roadmap (HETR) Focus Group at National Nanotechnology Centre (NNC), MOSTI (2024-08 – Present)

Contract position supporting national-level hydrogen and CCUS research and coordination activities related to Malaysia's energy transition and sustainability agenda.

• Support national-level hydrogen and CCUS research and coordination activities related to Malaysia's energy transition and sustainability agenda.
• Conduct policy, regulatory and benchmarking research on hydrogen legislation, international frameworks, incentives and implementation mechanisms.
• Analyse TRL survey responses and stakeholder inputs using qualitative and quantitative data to assess technology maturity, commercial readiness, implementation gaps and policy support requirements.
• Support STEEP/PESTLE-based foresight workshops and consolidate stakeholder insights into findings and strategic reports.
• Monitor CCUS technology trends, gather detailed stakeholder inputs, maintain tracking records and support the development of a technology repository.
• Coordinate multi-stakeholder engagements and workshops, prepare briefs, presentations and reports, and support project delivery through timeline monitoring, documentation, action tracking and deliverable coordination.

Founder & Business Operations Lead at Sephora Classic Enterprise (The Peaches Couture) (2015-05 – 2024-04)

• Managed e-commerce operations, budgeting, procurement, inventory, customer engagement and process improvement across multiple platforms.
• Analysed sales, advertising, inventory and customer data to identify trends, monitor performance and support business decisions.
• Coordinated digital campaigns, vendors, timelines and operational deliverables, and prepared performance and financial reports.

Research & Development Engineer at IEC Plant Engineering Sdn Bhd (2014-05 – 2014-10)

• Assisted in product and process improvement activities through engineering analysis and evaluation.
• Conducted technical assessments and analysed engineering data to support product development.
• Prepared SOPs, technical documentation and engineering reports.
• Supported research activities and project documentation for manufacturing improvement initiatives.

Research Officer at Universiti Teknologi Petronas (2010-03 – 2014-03)

• Supported research activities for the development of a 150 kWth Gasifier Pilot Plant.
• Managed pilot plant operation, experimental studies and equipment evaluation.
• Conducted laboratory and engineering analyses including mass and energy balance calculations.
• Collected and analysed experimental data to evaluate process performance.
• Prepared technical reports, operating manuals, journal papers and conference publications.
• Managed procurement, tender bidding processes, equipment cost estimations, and budget compliance for pilot plant development projects.

Apprentice (Research & Planning Engineer) at PETRONAS Penapisan Melaka (2009-02 – 2009-09)

• Conducted laboratory testing of crude oil samples in accordance with ASTM standards.
• Collected and analysed laboratory data to evaluate crude compatibility.
• Supported process simulation using Petro-SIM and PI System.
• Assisted in refinery planning studies and process evaluation.
• Participated in plant monitoring activities and safety audits.

Master's in Chemical Engineering – Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering – Universiti Malaysia Pahang