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1 i 1. PERSONAL DATA: Name: MOHD FOR Bin MOHD AMIN I/C No: ( ) Nationality: Malaysian Date of birth: 20 th Febuary, 1957 Place of birth: Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan Marital status: Married Office address: Department of Geotechnics & Transportation Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia UTM Skudai, Johor. Tel. (office): / Handphone: mohdfor@utm.my, mohdfor@yahoo.com Fax: House address: 23, Jalan Meranti 4, Taman Sri Pulai, Skudai, JOHOR 2. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION: M Phil. Rock Mechanics University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England (Master by research on Fatigue Behaviour of Springwell Sandstone under Uniaxial and Triaxial Cyclic Loading) B Sc. Mining Engineering (Hons.) University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England : Diploma in Petroleum Engineering Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 3. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP & COMMITTEE: Board of Engineer Malaysia: Graduate member (10322B), since 1984 Geological Society of Malaysia (GSM): Associate member, since Jan Int. Assoc. of Engng. Geology: Member (91013) since Dec International Society of Rock Mechanics (ISRM): Member (91013) since Dec Subject Consultant (Mining & Quarrying): DOE SC0599 since 2008 Regional representative for Southern Region Geological Society of Malaysia Nov 2011 to Nov 2012 Committee members (Malaysia part), International Geoscience Programme (IGCP) June 2012 to June 2013 Technical Assessor (laboratory test) for, Skim Akdreditasi Makmal Malaysia (SAMM) September 2013 to present Committe members, Revising &Up-dating A Guideline for Hard Material / Rock Excavation NTJ 24/05, Jabatan Kerja Raya, Malaysia June 2013 to present 4. CURRENT POST: Associate Professor (DS 54) and Head of Geotechnical laboratory, Faculty of Civil Engineering 5. ADMISTRATIVE POSTS/EXTENDED RESPONSIBILITIES IN UTM: Editorial Committee, Journal of Civil Engineering, UTM: Aug Dec Head of Engineering Geology & Rock Mechanics Laboratory: 1 Aug Aug. 1992

2 ii Academic Advisor (tutor), assisting & councelling u/g students in their academic and personal matters. Number of student is between 20 30, since 1992 to present. Head of Engineering Geology & Rock Mechanics Laboratory : 2 nd Aug July Organising Committee, Short Course on Design Method of Embankment and Retaining Wall, UTM: Aug., 1990 Organising Committee, International Confc. GEOTROPIKA 92, UTM: Dec., 1991 April, 1992 Course conductor in 'Short Course on Ground Improvement rock reinforcement methods conducted in conjunction with GEOTROPIKA 92: April, 1992 Editorial Committee, Journal of Civil Engineering, UTM: Jan. - Nov., Organising Committee and Special Task Regional Confc. GEOTROPIKA 99: Mac - Nov Fellow (Engineering Geology) Construction Technology & Management Centre (CTMC) - Involve in various consultancy work related to engineering geology & Rock Mechanics (Julai to present). Head of Geotechnical Laboratory - assisting the head of department in related administration work and operation of Soil & Rock Mechanics Laboratory, (October, 2000 September 2002). Departmental Budget Preparation, Assisting the department in preparing budget for laboratory up-grading and purchase of equipments - IDB 2002 (January 2002 to present). Committee members of Curriculum & Syllabus, Assisting the faculty in matters related to Co-curriculum & Syllabus specifically on subject SAM 3722 (Geologi & Mekanik Batuan): Feb to present. Committee members - Task-force for additional buildings for the faculty, RM-8. Assisting the Faculty in preparing the project brief on additional buldings for teaching laboratory: March 2002 to present. Subject Coordinator for undergraduate students, subject SAM 3722/SAB 2712 (Geology & Rock Mechanics), Teaching, examination & preparing & up-dating of syllibus: May 2002 to present. Subject Coordinator for postgraduate students: M Eng. subject MAW 1753/MAB 7073(Advanced Rock Mecahnics & Engng. Geology), Teaching, assessment & preparing & up-dating of syllibus: June 1998 to present. Subject Coordinator for for postgraduate students : M Eng Geotechnical Modelling & Instrumentation Techniques (MAW 1773): Secretary Cluter Construction & Infrastructure Technology, to assist the group in activities associated with research & consultancy: June 2004 to present. Ahli Jawatan Kuasa Infrastruktur & Kemudahan Fakulti Kejuruteraan Awam. Assisting the faculty in evaluating the needs for additional facilities and maintenance of existing facilities: July 03 July Ahli Jawatan Kuasa Keselamatan & Kesihatan Fakulti Kejuruteraan Awam. Assisting the faculty in terms of needs for safety and health: July 2003 July 2005 / Jan 2009 December, Committee members for Technical evaluation of IDB Tender UTM/IDB/01/2004, Teaching & Training equipments, Department of Geotechnics & Transport. Assisting the department in technical evaluation and assessments of tenders for the purchase of laboratory equipments: May to June Committee members for Technical evaluation of IDB Tender UTM/IDB/14/2004, Research equipments, Department of Geotechnics & Transport. Assisting the department in technical evaluation and assessments of tenders for the purchase of laboratory equipments: November to December Head of Geotechnical Laboratory - assisting the head of department in related administration work and operation of Soil & Rock Mechanics Laboratory, (October 2004 September 2008). Committee members for Technical evaluation of IDB Tender UTM/IDB/03/2005, Re-tender on Teaching & Training equipments, Department of Geotechnics & Transport. Assisting the department in technical evaluation and assessments of tenders for the purchase of laboratory equipments: November to December Penggubal & Pemeriksa Soalan Bagi Kertas-Kertas Peperiksaan Perkhidmatan Staf Sokongan UTM. Assisting the University in preparing & evaluating the examination papers for supporting staff, for technicians in the Faculty of Civil Engineering: year 2004, 2005 and Committee members for National Tropical Rock Engineering Research Group (NaTROCK), February 2007 to present. Course conductor / Instructor - Short-course on Laboratory Testing and Characterisation of Rock Sample (evaluating rock propertties through proper testing. Jointly organised by CIDB (CREAM) and Faculty of Civil Engineering UTM, March Course conductor / Instructor - Short-course on Rock classification, properties and testing, Training for Trainers on Engineering Geology, Universiti Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn, Batu Pahat Johor 3 July Committee members for Workshop on Tropical Rock Engineering, National Tropical Rock Engineering Research Group (NaTROCK) UKM, July 2007.

3 iii Committee member, Seminar on An Introduction of Geophysics for Engineering Practice Principle and Challenges Fakulti Kejuruteraan Awam, UTM Skudai, 3 August 2007 Ahli Jawatan Kuasa Pengukuhan Insaniah Pelajar, FKA, Assisting the faculty in revising student learning programme and academic avtivities so to promote their human qualities, Sept 2007 Sept 2009 Course conductor / Instructor on Rock Slope Stabilisation Techniques, Short-course on Introduction to Rock Slope Engineering (for JKR engineers), organised by Faculty of Civil Engineering, University Technology MARA, Shah Alam, December 2007 Ahli Jawatankuasa Task Force Penulisan Laporan Akreditasi Program Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan Awam, May Ahli, Jawatankuasa Penentuan Teknikal Universiti, UTM, 1 Mei April Course conductor / Instructor - 1-Day Joint Seminar on Design Applications of Rock Mechanics in Construction Project, Organised by Association of Consulting Engineers, Sarawak (ACEM) Branch and Swinburne University of Technology (SUTS), Sarawak Campus, 8 Mei 2009, SUTS Kuching, Sarawak. Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Teknikal Sebutharga Fakuti Kejuruteraan Awam, Mac 2010 Mac 2012 Course conductor / Instructor - Workshop on Recent Issues & Development on Geotechnical Engineering, on topic Minimising Industrial Disputes on Ripping, organised by Faculty of Civil Engineering, UTM Skudai, 6 December 2010, UTM Skudai. 6. PAST EXPERIENCE: 6.1 Outside UTM June 1983 Nov. 1984: Nov June 1986: Oct June 1997 Geotechnical Engineer, Malaysia Mining Corporation. Incharged of MMC Laboratory Services, Batu Caves Selangor: Incharged of soil testing on various MMC projects; Involved in soil investigation work for Sungai Bernam Deviation Project, Perak; Peninsular Gas Utilisation Project (Phase II) in Pahang and Johor, Kuala Langat Mines, Selangor. Project Engineer, Engineering Services, Malaysia Mining Corporation Head Quarters, KL. Project involvement includes: Tender evaluation for Sg. Petani (Kedah) Water Supply Scheme; cost estimation and preparation of tender proposals for Sungai Piah (Pahang) HEP; Project planning and cost estimation for Gemas-Paloh and Sg. Yu -Tumpat Railway Rehabilitation Project. Laboratory demonstrator, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Eng. University of Bradford, UK. Assisting undergraduates in Engineering Geology and Rock Mechanics laboratory work. 6.2 Within UTM: June Oct June 1989 Assistant lecturer 'A' at the Faculty of Civil Engineering UTM KL. Experience include teaching, assessing and lab demonstarting for undergraduates and diploma students. Further studies (Master by research in Rock Mechanics) 13 Dec Appointed as Lecturer at the Faculty of Civil Engineering UTM July, 1990 Nov., 1993: Head of Rock Mechanics & Engng. Geology Laboratory: Incharged of the setting-up of Rock Mechanics and Engineering Geology Lab for the Department and other related management work for the operation of the lab. 1 November 2002 Appointed as Lecturer (DS 45), Faculty of Civil Engineering UTM Skudai

4 iv Dec 2000 to Sept 2012 Head of Geotechnical Laboratory: To assist the department in the running and operation of the lab. Job assignments include identifying suitable laboratory equipments and facilities; preparing and evaluating of tenders and quotations for purchase of equipments; maintenance of equipments. 30 July 2004 Appointed as Senior Lecturer (DS 52), Faculty of Civil Engineering, UTM Skudai. 17 Dec Appointed as Associate Professor (DS 54), Faculty of Civil Engineering, UTM Skudai. 7. TEACHING: Post Graduate Level: MAW 1753/MAB 7073 MSc. subject: Advanced Rock Mechanics & Engineering Geology (1998 to present) MAW 1773 MSc. subject: Geotechnical Modelling & Instrumentation Techniques (1999 to 2005) MID 1133/MAB 2033 MSc. subject: Construction Technology (2002 to 2005, 2012). 8. SUPERVISION: Undergraduate level: SKA 2422 Rock Mechanics (1986 to 1993): SAA 3713 Soil Mechanics & Geology (1997 to 2002) SAM 3722/SAB 2712 Engineering Geology & Rock Mechanics (2002 to present) SAC 3051 Soil Mechanics Laboratory (2002 to present) SAE 2052 Soil Mechanics Laboratory ((2002 to present) SAB 4713 Geotechnical Engineering Design (2007 to 2008) Masters by Research: 1. A Prediction of Bored Pile Socketted in Limestone of Varying Rock Quality Designation, Hossein Jahanmirinezhad. Completed June Effect of Moisture Content on Strength of Weathered Granite under Tropcal Climate, Mohamed Fauzi Bin Md Isa. Completed May Assessment on Excavatability of Quartzite using Ripping Method. Chan Sook Huei (Vot CIDB 73306). Completed February Classification of filled joint based on its engineering characteristics. Ong Heng Yau (IRPA Grant Vot 74105). Completed Dec An approach to joint roughness measurement in rock: Teo King Beng (SkimBiasiswazah UTM), completed Mac Optimisation of Water Supply and Seasonal Groundwater in Kg. Puteh, Kota Bahru Kelantan: Mohd. Faizal bin Tajul Baharuddin (dibiayai oleh Jabatan Kimia dan Alam Sekitar). Completed September Masters by Taught Course: 1. Uniaxial Deformation of Unfilled and Infilled Rock joint:

5 v Haryati bt Awang Sesi II 1999/ Excavatability of hard material based on laboratory test: Fauzilah bt Ismail Sesi II 2001/ Laboratory investigation on the uniaxial compressibility and modulus of filled joint under compression: Wan Mohd Kamil Wan Ahmad Sesi I 2002/ Classification of hard materials for excavation purpose Jerry Chua Kuo Seng Sem II 2003/ Verification of mode of failure in Rock Slope using Stereonet Projection Zaiton binti Zainal Badri Sem II 2003/ Suitability of laboratory assessments for rippabality of in situ sandstone and shale Mohd Fakhrurrazi Ishak Sem II 2004/ Compressibilty and Young s Modulus of filled joint Zaihasra binti Abu Talib Sem II 2004/ Pendekatan penilaian untuk analisa cerun tanah Mohd Hazreek bin Zainal Abidin Sem II 2005/ Study on stress-strain behaviour of granite and sandstone using closed-cricuit servo-controlled testing machine Rini Asnida binti Abdullah Sem II 2005/ An approach for the estimation of in situ volume of quarry production Jeffery Tay Guan Kiat Sem II 2006/ Effect of lamination on rock properties under uniaxial loading Ooi Chow Ern Sem II 2007/ Effect of small-scale discontinuities on rock strength Nurul Ainain Bt Mohd Salim Sem I 2009/ Shear strength of rock under triaxial compression Behnam Yazdani Bejarbaneh Sem I 2011/ Joint orientation measurement using close range photogrammetry Eng Boon Cheng ( ) Sem II 2011/ Correlation Between Specific Energy, Tensile Strength and Surface Hardness for Quartzite Rippability Mohd Khatif Bin Mohd Yusof ( ) Sem II 2012/ Effect of Confining Pressure on Mode of Failure of Shale Mohd Firdauz Bin Tukiman ( ) Sem II 2012/ Comparison Between RMR and Q-System in Preliminary Design of Support System for Circular Tunnel Lim Eng Soon (201202M10218) Sem I 20132/2014 Supervision at Undergraduate level: 1. Faktor yang mempengaruhi ciri-ciri keplastikan tanah liat di sekitar Johor Bahru berdasarkan

6 vi ujikaji makmal (merujuk BS 1377: 1975) Hanafiah bin Hassan Sesi 1990/ Faktor yang mempengaruhi ciri-ciri keplastikan tanah liat di sekitar Johor Bahru berdasarkan ujikaji makmal (merujuk BS 1377: 1975) Ibrahim bin Esa Sesi 1990/ Hubungan antara keputusan beban titik dengan keputusan ujian mampatan sepaksi Lai Sead Ping Sesi 1991/ Hubungan antara keputusan beban titik dengan keputusan ujian mampatan sepaksi Gan Chee Keong Sesi 1991/ Hubungan antara keputusan beban titik dengan keputusan ujian mampatan sepaksi Lee Loong Tat Sesi 1991/ Kekuatan mampatan batu granit: hubungan antara keputusan Ujian Beban Titik dengan keputusan Ujian Mampatan sepaksi Ng Choon Heng Sesi 1992/ Hubungan antara keputusan beban titik dengan keputusan ujian mampatan sepaksi Chua Eng Pu Sesi 1992/ Kesan-kesan inti kekar terhadap kekuatan ricih permukaan kekar dalam massa batuan Lau Bik Kiang Sesi 1998/ Kekar berinti: Proses pembentukan, pengkelasan dan sifat-sifat umum Shahrul Akmal bin Md Zain Sesi 1998/ Kaedah-kaedah ledakan dalam kerja pengorekan batuan Visvan a/l Navaratnam Sesi 1999/ Kaedah ledakan terkawal dalam kerja pengorekan batuan di kuari Vijendran a/l Duraisamy Sesi 1999/ Kebolehmampatan, kekuatan dan sifat tegasan-terikan butiran mineral felspar Di bawah kesan beban satu paksi Ong Tiau Siang Sesi 1999/ Kebolehmampatan, kekuatan dan sifat tegasan-terikan butiran mineral felspar Di bawah kesan beban satu paksi Ong Swee Hong Sesi 1999/ Penggunaan kaedah unjuran stereografik bagi pemilihan muka kuari Di Sunway Granite, Masai Johor Mahusin bin Abdul Rahman Sesi 1999/ Penggunaan kaedah unjuran stereografik bagi pemilihan muka kuari Di Sunway Granite, Masai Johor Ahmad Haslee bin Abu Samah Sesi 1999/ Pengukuran kekasaran permukaan kekar batuan menggunakan kaedah fotogrammetri jarak dekat Ho Chin Kun Sesi 2000/ Pengukuran kekasaran permukaan kekar batuan menggunakan kaedah fotogrammetri jarak dekat Loh Tar Her Sesi 2000/ Kajian ke atas mekanisme pengukuhan bol batuan menggunakan model fizikal Kong Yik Khai Sesi 2000/ Kajian ke atas mekanisme pengukuhan bol batuan menggunakan model fizikal E Cha Ling Sesi 2000/ Mekanisme pengukuhan bol batuan pra-tegangan - suatu kajian literatur. Low Han Eng Sesi 2000/ Mekanisme pengukuhan bol batuan pra-tegangan - suatu kajian literatur. Ooi Poh Hai Sesi 2000/ Pemantauan pergerakan cerun batuan menggunakan kaedah fotogrametri Donald Chan Bing Tee Sesi 2000/ Pemantauan pergerakan cerun batuan menggunakan kaedah fotogrametri Yeo Khee Seng Sesi 2000/ Anggaran isipadu batuan untuk kajian awal kebolehlaksanaan kuari Abd. Ahmadil Razman b. Abd. Majid Sesi 2001/2002

7 vii 25. Anggaran isipadu batuan untuk kajian awal kebolehlaksanaan kuari Shaiful Bakhtiar b. Abd. Razak Sesi 2001/ Kesan tegangan ke atas mekanisme pengukuhan bol batuan - suatu kajian model di makmal Chai Hui Chon Sesi 2001/ Kesan orientasi pemasangan ke atas mekanisme pengukuhan bol batuan - suatu kajian model di makmal Khoo Kai Siang Sesi 2001/ Penggunaan kaedah fotogrametri jarak-dekat dalam pemantauan pergerakan cerun batuan. Phoon Hung Leong Sesi 2001/ Kaedah pemantauan pergerakan cerun batuan dan keberkesanannya. Chan Mun Hau Sesi 2001/ Analisis kegagalan satah untuk cerun batuan Kes kajian di Pulau Pinang Loh Wooi Chuan Sesi 2001/ Analisis kegagalan baji untuk cerun batuan Kes kajian di Pulau Pinang Ong Yin Hoe Sesi 2001/ Pengukuran kekasaran permukaan kekar bagi tujuan menentukan nilai JRC Cheah Siew Wai Sesi 2001/ Pengukuran kekasaran permukaan kekar bagi tujuan menganggarkan permukaan Sentuhan semasa ricihan Bong Sze Ting Sesi 2001/ Pemantauan pergerakan ricih blok kekar menggunakan kaedah fotogrammetri Cheng Chng Li Sesi 2001/ Kepentingan dan kesesuaian kaedah mengukur pergerakan ricih blok kekar Kannathasan a/l Punnyan Sesi 2001/ Penentuan Gred Perluluhawaan Batu Biotit-granit Berbutir Kasar - Satu Kajian Kes Di Zon B Kuari Sunway Masai Granite Sdn. Bhd., Masai, Johor Tew Ley Kuan Sesi 2001/ Penentuan Gred Perluluhawaan Batu Biotit-granit Berbutir Kasar - Satu Kajian Kes Di Zon B Kuari Sunway Masai Granite Sdn. Bhd., Masai, Johor Vevegananthan a/l Murthy Sesi 2001/ Prosedur Ujikaji Tanpa Musnah untuk Tujuan Menentukan Sifat-sifat dan Pengkelasan Sampel Batuan. Ong Heng Yau Sesi 2002/ Rock Slope Stabilisation Based on Modes of Failure A Case Study at Damansara Damai Sungai Buloh, Selangor. Lee Sook Ling Sesi 2002/ Kaedah Penstabilan Cerun Batuan Syis dan Granit: Kajian Kes Di Pos Slim, Perak Darul Redzuan. Fariz Muda bin Azizi Sesi 2002/ Kebolehkorekan Bahan Keras Di Tapak Berdasarkan kepada Pengkelasan di Makmal Andi Muhd Suryady Bin Bandy Sesi 2002/ Anggaran Permukaan Kekar Batuan Dengan Menggunakan Kaedah Fotogrammetri Jarak Dekat. Lee Xian Bin Sesi 2002/ Anggaran Permukaan Kekar Batuan Dengan Menggunakan Kaedah Fotogrammetri Jarak Dekat. Lee Tung Chai Sesi 2002/ Kebolehkorekan Bahan Keras Berdasarkan kepada Sifat-sifat Mekanikal dan Mod Pembentukan Bahan. Jerry Chua Kuo Sheng Sesi 2002/ Kestabilan Cerun Batuan Projek Cadangan Membina dan Menyiapkan Dua Buah Tangki Air Konkrit Bertetulang Di Bukit Ubi, Kuantan Pahang. Ragesh Kumar A/L Lingam Sesi 2003/ Kaitan antara JRC dengan kekuatan ricih kekar satu kajian makmal.

8 viii Ng Kian Seng Sesi 2004/ Kaitan antara JRC dengan kekuatan ricih kekar satu kajian makmal. Nguee Chin Seng Sesi 2004/ Kaitan antara sifat ultrasonic dengan kekuatan mampatan sampel batuan. Gomathi a/p Gopalan Sesi 2004/ Kebolehkorekan batuan syal & Batupasir berdasarkan kepada Ujikaji Makmal. Kuay Chow it Sesi 2004/ Kebolehkorekan batuan syal & Batupasir berdasarkan kepada Ujikaji Makmal. Chan Sook Huei Sesi 2004/ Close-Range photogrammetry for estimating excavated volume. Jeffry Tay Guan Kiat Sesi 2005/ A study on Stress-strain behaviour of granite and sandstone using closed-cicuit Servo-controlled testing machine. Yung Yi Chang Sesi 2005/ Determination of rock slope stability using stereonet projection method for Management of rock slope. Micheal Ng Wei Chun Sesi 2005/ Managing rock slope failure through effective stabilisation method Tang Kok Hong Sesi 2005/ Types and mode of formation of duricrusts Kuhan s/o Bala Subramaniam Sesi 2005/ Pengkelasan sampel hardpan menggunakan kaedah ultrasonik Khairil Anwar bin Mohamad Sesi 2005/ Characterisation of duricrusts for excavation purpose Chan Ze Hong Sesi 2005/ Penentuan sifat-sifat keraktanah untuk tujuan pengorekan Lim Chun Hong Sesi 2005/ Penentuan indeks kekasaran permukaan kekar batuan dengan Menggunakan kaedah fotogrammetri jarak dekat Eddy Shahriman bin Annuar Sesi 2005/ Hubungan antara JRC dengan sudut geseran asas permukaan kekar Naveenthiran Annamalai Sesi 2006/ Pemetaan Permukaan Kekar Batuan Dengan Menggunakan Fotogrametri Digital Jarak Dekat Teo Swee Teck Sesi 2006/ Laboratory Ripping Assessment of Duricrusts Oon Khai Yee Sesi 2006/ Kebolehrobekan Batupasir Berdasarkan Ujikaji Makmal Mohd Hafez bin Mohamed Berolding Sesi 2007/ Uniaxial Deformation of Jointed Rock Mohammad Zaki Mohammad Amin Sesi 2007/ Kebolehrobekan Batupasir Berdasarkan Ujikaji Makmal Amnard a/l Jan Sesi 2007/ Uniaxial Deformation of Jointed Rock Melario Stephen Polinon Sesi 2007/ Hubungan Antara Kekasaran Dengan Kekuatan Ricih Permukaan Kekar Batuan Mohd Hamidi bin Harun Sesi 2007/ Penentuan Pasca Kegagalan batupasir menggunakan mesyin Kawalan Servo Litar Tertutup Edwin Micheal Gawan Sesi 2007/ Database on Rock Properties for Preliminery Site Assessment Tan Siang Loong ( ) Sesi 2011/ Effect of Joint Roughness on Shear Strength of Joint in Granite Lee Yik Yong ( ) Sesi 2012/ Mode of Failure of Shale Under Triaxial Compression

9 ix Chow Yip Mun ( ) Sesi 2012/2013 Supervision of undergraduates practical training: 9. RESEARCH: Supervisor for Surveying Camp (Ukur Kejuruteraan SAA 2022), Supervising u/g students (year-2) on practical training and field work related to engineering survey: 1998 to present. Coordinator for Engineering Geological Field Work (Geologi Kejuruteraan SAA 3713 & SAM 3722; Geology & Rock Mechanics SAM 2712 & SAB 2712), supervising u/g students (year-2 & year-3) on field work related to enginering geology: 1990 to present. Completed and on-going researh project: UPP/UTM Grant (92/93), funding RM 10,000, main researcher on 'Classification of excavated material based on laboratory testing'. CHICHE/HED Programme Project 635 (Aug April 97), collaborative research British Council/UTM/University of Bradford: 'Engineering Classification of Weak Rock in Malaysia' RMC/UTM Grant (98/99), funding RM 15,000, main researcher on 'A systematic classification of filled joint in granite'. RMC/UTM Grant (98/99), funding RM 18,000, co-researcher on 'Direct shear test on lateritic soils'. (18,000.00) RMC/UTM Grant (99/2000), funding RM 20,000, main researcher on 'An approach to joint roughness measurement in rock - a comparative study'. RMC/UTM Grant (99/2000), funding RM 20,000, co-researcher on 'Development of a model for reinforced residual soils derived from granite. IRPA Grant (2000/2001), funding RM 135,850.00, co-researcher on 'Development of stabilisation techniques for contaminated soils. Program JSPS-VCC Environmental Science, Engineering Ethic ( ): Collaborative research with LESTARI, UKM Bangi on Geotechnical and Ecological Environmental Management. TOP DOWN University Research ProjectRMC/UTM Grant (2002/2003), funding RM38,500.00, coresearcher on 'Kajian tanah runtuh di Gunung Pulai, Dareah Pontian, Johor' RMC/UTM Grant (2002/2003), funding RM 18,500.00, main reseracher on 'Classification of filled joint based on the charateristics of its constitutive components'. IRPA Grant (Nov 2003 Oct 2006), funding RM245,900.00, Project leader, Project No EA273: 'An effective rockbolting system for filled joint in Malaysian granite'. IRPA Grant (2003/2006), funding RM188,355.00, Co-researcher, Project No EA001: Engineering properties of weathered granite for excavation purpose. CIDB Research Grant 73306, funding RM392,500.00, Project leader, Project No. CREAM/UPP (April 2004 Mac 2006): Excavatability of unclassified hard materials.

10 x Fundamental Research Grant (FRGS-UTM) Vot 78010, funding RM40,000.00, Project leader, (Feb 2007 Jan 2009): Mechanics of waterflow through residual soil slope. Fundamental Research Grant (FRGS-UTM) Vot 78350, funding RM91,000.00, Co-researcher, ( ): Changes in Engineering Properties of Weathered Rock Masses due to Moisture Content. Research University Grant (GUP) Vot 03J39, funding RM 40,000.00, Project leader (May 2011 to April 2012): Database on Rock Properties for Preliminary Assessment of Site. Research Acculturation Collaborative Effort (RACE) Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Fasa 1/2012, funding RM46,000.00, Co-researcher (Nov Oct 2014), Rock Mechanical Properties and Mitigation Procedures for Rock Slope Failure in the Sandakan Formation, Sabah, Malaysia 10. CONSULTANCY: 1. Project name: Excavated material at PKENJ Industrial Area (Phase II) Pasir Gudang, Johor. Rippability assessment of excavated materials using laboratory and field testings (RM10,000). Project duration: July - September, 1990 Gabungan Pemborong-pemborong Melayu, Johor (GPMJ). Project is also part of research conducted under UPP/RMC VOT Project name: Pre-feasibility study on coastal protection in Selangor and Penang. Preliminary site & sub-strata assessment and area survey (RM60,000). Project duration: 3/10/90-25/12/90 (VOT 65007). IKPLP/Jabatan Perparitan dan Saliran. 3. Project name: Pre-feasibility study on the proposed site for Tenaga Nasional HEP Station at Lumut, Perak. Prelimenary soil investigation (seismic method and Mackintosh probing) and area survey (RM15,000). Project duration: July - September, 1991 (VOT 65007). IKPLP/Tenaga Nasional Bhd. 4. Project name: Site Investigation for the proposed bridge over Sungai Tampoi, Johor. Site Investigation by wash boring and laboratory testing (RM15,000). Project duration: 25/9 3/11/1991 (VOT No ) Majlis Perbandaran Johor Bahru, Johor. 5. Project name: Site Investigation for the proposed land reclamation project in Kuala Perlis, Perlis. Site assessment by on-shore and off-shore boring, laboratory testing of soil samples, and area survey (RM50,000). Project duration: 14/7 25/8/1992 (VOT 65010) IKPLP and Perlis Land Sdn. Bhd. (SEDC Perlis). 6. Project name: Kerja-kerja Pengukuran Jalan di Lebuhraya Senai - JB: Persimpangan Pontian - Bandar Baru Uda. Strip surveying (RM45,000) Project duration: 20/10/92-30/11/92 (VOT ) Pejabat Pengarah Kerjaraya (Jalan), Johor. 7. Project name: Prelimenary sub-strata investigation at Jeti Perikanan Laut Dalam, Pelabuhan Kuantan, Pahang. Sub-strata profiling and bearing capacity assessment based on JKR Probing (RM12,000). Project duration: 10/4 24/4/1993 (VOT 65007) IKPLP/Kuantan Port Authority. 8. Project name: Laboratory testing of rock core sample for slope stability study at APMC, Rawang.

11 xi Laboratory assessment on shear strength of rock core samples (RM5,000.00) Project duration: 1/10 20/10/1993 Tactcom Sdn. Bhd. /APMC Rawang 9. Project name: Feasibility study of the proposed Quarry Lease at Ladang Tabung Haji, Kluang Johor. Sub-strata profiling and rock volume estimating by seismic and auger method, and areal survey and traversing (RM25,000). Project duration: 1/10 20/11/1993 Uni-Technologies Sdn. Bhd./Pertubuhan Ladang-ladang Tabung Haji, LUTH, Johor. 10. Project name: Proposed rock reinforcement and slope stability methods of the holidayresort complex on Lot HS(M) 310 Mukim Tioman, Rompin. Field assessments and laboratory testings (RM12,000). Project duration: 1/10 21/1/1998 Pusat Inovasi UTM/Eurocurcuit Technology Sdn. Bhd., Skudai/Tadmansori Hotel Resort Sdn. Bhd., KL. 11. Project name: Penyiasatan tapak untuk pembinaan Sek. Ren. Islam Al Farabi, Simpang Renggam, Johor. Preliminery site investigation using JKR Probing and sampling (RM2,000). Project duration: 23/3-14/4/2000 (Vot CTMC 69976). CTMC/Jawatan Kuasa Pembinaan SRI Al Farabi 12. Project name: Unixial compression test with Poisson's ratio measurement of rock samples Laboratory test of rock core samples with uniaxial & lateral strains Measurement - Project Pahang-Selangor Inter State Water Transfer (RM2,500.00) Project duration: 23/6-25/8/2000 (Vot CTMC 69976). CTMC/Kumpulan IKRAM Sdn. Bhd., Selangor 13. Project name: Triaxial compression test of rock core samples Laboratory triaxial testing using Hook's cell for the determination of rock shear strength parameters for foundation design - Cadangan projek sistem kereta kabel, Gunung Machinchang, Pulau Langkawi (RM5,000). Project duration: 29/9-4/12/2000 (Vot CTMC 69976). CTMC/Syarikat Ujitanah Sdn. Bhd., Kuala Lumpur 14. Project name: Unixial compression test with Poisson's ratio measurement of rock samples Laboratory testing of rock core samples for determination of Poisson's ratio - Proposed Semanggar Water Supply Scheme (RM1,500.00) Project duration: 6/6-20/6/2001 Geoservices Sdn. Bhd., Skudai Johor. 15. Project name: Laboratory test of soil samples for Sungai Bentong Mitigation Project, Pahang. Laboratory classification and testing of soil samples for the design of an earth dam (RM6,000). Project duration: 25/3-22/5/2001 Perunding W. Mokhtar, Bandar Seri Kembangan, Selangor. 16. Project name: Pre-feasibility study on quarry site: Lot PTD 7343 Mukim Layang-Layang, Simpang Renggam, Johor. Site investigation and surveying work for the estimation of rock reserve, thickness of overburden and production period (RM7,000.00) Project duration: 23/4-23/5/2002 (Vot CTMC 69976). CTMC/Kuari Bukit Nyamuk (M) Sdn. Bhd., Simpang Renggam. 17. Project name: Kajian penilaian geologi, geoteknik & hidrologi Kejadian Tanah Runtuh di persekitaran Sungai Ayer Hitam Besar, Gunung Pulai, Pontian Johor. To indentify the cause of landslide at the study area besed on geological,

12 xii geotechnical and hydraulogical assessments (RM49,500.00). Project duration: 2/2002-8/2002 Kerajaan Negeri Johor / Biro Innovasi UTM. 18. Project name: Laboratory direct shear test of rock core samples for project: Membina Jalan Sapulut - Kalabakan, Sabah (Section I). Laboratory assessment on shear strength of fracture planes in rock for highway construction (RM6,000.00). Project duration: 10/ /2002 (Vot CTMC 69976) Geolab (M) Sdn. Bhd. / CTMC UTM. 19. Project name: Laboratory classification of hard materials. Laboratory assessment on the excavatibility of hard material. Work include lab test for samples classification and degree of hardness and report writing. (RM6,000.00). Project duration: 04/ /2003 (Vot CTMC 69976) MALAYSIA SHIPYARD & ENGINEERING Sdn. Bhd., Pasir Gudang, Johor / CTMC UTM. 20. Project name: Geological assessments on the excavated rock slopes for the Project Fasa II Pakej 7A Membina dan menyiapkan 2 buah tangki air konkrit bertetulang di Bukit Ubi, Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur. Field & laboratory assessment on rock slope cutting. Work include lab test on rock samples & discontinuities, stereonet assessment on rock joint, slope design & rock slope stabilisation methods, report writing.(rm20,000.00). Project duration: 09/ /2003 (Vot CTMC 69976) PAXIMAS Sdn. Bhd., Kuantan / CTMC UTM. 21. Project name: Excavatability of hard materials Projek Cadangan Membina & Menyiapkan Institut Latihan Perindustrian Mersing, Di atas Lot PTD 16199, Batu 19, Jalan Jemaluang Mersing, Johor. Field & laboratory assessment on the excavatability of hard materials. Work include in situ & laboratory assessments on mass & material properties of hard material for verification of its excavatability.(rm11,000.00). Project duration: 08/ /2003 (Vot UTSB 317) Bina Alam Bersatu, Selangor / Uni Technologies Sdn. Bhd., UTM. 22. Project name: Uniaxial Compression Strength Test on Treated & Compacted Recycle Asphalt Pavement (RAP) and Crusher Run (CR) Samples Laboratory assessments on strength & properties of treated pavement materials. Work include laboratory testing on MDD, OMC, UCS & ITS of material for verification on suitability.(rm10,000.00). Project duration: 05/ /2004 (Vot CTMC 69976) PPMS ASPHALT Sdn. Bhd., KL / CTMC UTM. 23 Project name: Laboratory tests on rock samples collected from the proposed dinasours park Bandar Bistari Perdana, Mukim Plentong, Johor Bahru, Johor. Laboratory tests on strength and properties of rock samples materials. (RM10,000.00). Project duration: November 2004 January 2005 (Vot CTMC 69976) REDEZ PROPERTIES Sdn. Bhd. / CTMC UTM. 24 Project name: Field assessments on stability of exposed boulders & rock outcrops at the proposed dinasours park, Bandar Bistari Perdana, Mukim Plentong, Johor Bahru, Johor Field assessments on stability of boulders and rock outcrop. (RM10,000.00). Project duration: November 2004 January 2005 (Vot CTMC 69976) REDEZ PROPERTIES Sdn. Bhd. / CTMC UTM.

13 xiii 25 Project name: Incident Investigation on Gas Pipeline Leakages Study on the possible causes of pipeline lekages in Penang (RM54,000.00). Project duration: October 2005 December 2005 (Vot GAS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE UTM) GAS MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. 26 Project name: Follow-up Study on Gas Pipeline Incident Investigation Study on the detailed cause of pipeline lekages in Penang (RM180,000.00). Project duration: March 2006 March 2007 (Vot GAS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE UTM) GAS MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. 27 Project name: Development of National Coastal Vulneribility Index (CVI) Study on the development and commissioning of national coastal vulneribility index due sea-level rise, specifically on coastal geomorphology (RM900,000.00). Project duration: Commences 1 August 2006 (Vot IKPLP & BIP, UTM Skudai) JPS Malaysia. 28 Project name: Penilaian Semula Rumah Pangsa Kerajaan Jalan Pantai, Batu Pahat, Johor Study on sub-strata conditions that are related to structure satbility (RM90,668.00). Project duration: Commences November 2006 (Vot CTMC UTM) Kerajaan Negeri Johor (Bah. Perumahan). 29 Project name: Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (DEIA) for the Proposed Development of Integrated Port at Ranca-Ranca, Fed. Territory of Labuan. Detailed environmental impact assessment on geomorphology and geological conditions for integrated port development (RM200,000.00). Project duration: Commences December 2006 (Vot IPASA/UTSB UTM) Government of Malaysia (Marine Dept.), Port Authority, Labuan Sabah. 30 Project name: Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (DEIA) for the Proposed Hydroelectric Project, Ulu Jelai, Pahang. Detailed environmental impact assessments on geotechnical and geological conditions for the construction of Reservoir, Dam and Water Transfer Tunnels (RM30,000.00). Project duration: Commences May 2007 (Vot 430 UniTechnologies/UTM) Government of Malaysia (Tenaga Nasional Berhad). 31 Project name: Tsunami Modelling and Impact Studies for the North-West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia (Penang, Kedah & Langkawi). Geological studies on past (Paleo-tsunami) and recent tsunami event and related coastal geomorphology for modelling of tsunami impacts. (RM2,000,000.00). Project duration: Commences September 2007 July 2010 (Vot BIP UTM) IKPLP / JPS 32 Project name: Preliminary Assessment of Proposed Quarry at Bukit Lawang, Mukim Sedenak, Daerah KulaiJaya, Johor (Lot PTD 11942) Feasibility assessments on rock reserve and geological conditions on proposed of proposed quarry lease (RM 10,000.00). Project duration: November to December, 2007 (Vot CTMC 69976) BJ Quarry Sdn. Bhd., Johor Bahru. 33 Project name: Preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Proposed Quarry

14 xiv Lease at Bukit Lawang, Mukim Sedenak, Daerah KulaiJaya, Johor (Lot PTD 11942, & 11943) Scope Preliminary assessments on impacts on environment due to development and production operation of a granite quarry (RM 50,000.00). Project duration: September to October, 2008 (Vot CTMC 69976) BJ Quarry Sdn. Bhd., Johor Bahru. 34 Project name: Laboratory testing on rock properties from variuos project site for The Development of Data Base for Peninsular Malaysia. Laboratory testing on various rock properties (index strengths, UCS, Young s modulus & Poisson s ratio) for common rock types in Peninsular Malaysia. (RM50,000.00). Project duration: Commences October 2008 (Vot CTMC FKA 69976) Cawangan Kejuruteraan Jalan & Geoteknik, JKR HQ. 35 Project name: Laboratory testing on Rock Properties for the Design of Elevated Intersection at Pandan Indah MRR II. Laboratory testing on various rock properties (index strengths, UCS, Young s modulus & Poisson s ratio) for common rock types in Peninsular Malaysia. (RM50,000.00). Project duration: Commences October 2008 (Vot CTMC FKA 69976) Cawangan Kejuruteraan Jalan & Geoteknik, JKR HQ. 36 Project name: Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (DEIA) for the Proposed Off-shore Tin Dredging Kuala Sungai Baru, Alor Gajah Melaka. Tin reserve exploration and Impact on Geological Environment and Coastal Landforms due to Dredging Operation (RM250,000.00). Project duration: Commences May 2010 March 2012 (Vot 547 UTSB UTM) Unit Perancang Ekonomi Negeri Malaka & Kejora Bijak Sdn. Bhd. 37 Project name: Pembangunan Nilai Rekabentuk Tipikal (Typical Design Vaues) bagi Batukapor di Persekitaran Pandan Indah/MRR II. To develop typical Safe Bearing Pressure of in situ bedrock based on Mass Properties (RQD & Joint Spacing) and intact properties (UCS, E & υ) (RM32,000.00). Project duration: Commences March 2010 January 2011 (Vot CTMC FKA 69976) Cawangan Kejuruteraan Jalan & Geoteknik, JKR HQ. 38 Project name: Testing & Characterisation of Rock Samples for Jalan Persekutuan, Laluan 8 & 9, Central Spine Road, Pembangunan Wilayah Ekonomi Pantai Timur (ECER) To determine rock properties & characteristics for rock samples Obtained along Central Spine Road (N. Sembilan, Pahang, Trengganu Kelantan (RM54,920.00). Project duration: Commences October 2010 December 2011 (Vot CTMC FKA 69976) Kumpulan IKRAM Sdn. Bhd. & ECER 39 Project name: Testing & Characterising of rock samples for Foundation Design Of RC Dam in Limbang & Lawas, Sarawak (SCORE Projects) To determine rock strength, E & shear strength of rock samples obtained from proposed RC Dam Site in Limbang & Lawas Sarawak (RM27,450.00). Project duration: Commences September 2011 November 2011 (Vot UTSB 590) Snowy Mountain Engineering Corporation (SMEC), Australia

15 xv 40 Project name: Testing & Characterising of rock samples for foundation of Proposed Hydroelectric Dam Project inlimbang, Lawas & Baleh, Sarawak To determine various rock properties (Slake Durability Index, Shear strength & Triaxial compresssive strength) on rock cores obtained from proposed dam sites in Limbang, Lawas & Baleh (RM 73,000.00). Project duration: Commences April November 2012 (Vot UTSB 590) GEOSPEC Sdn. Bhd. Sarawak 11. PUBLICATIONS: 11.1 Publication of papers (journals, bulletin, conferences and seminars): 1. Mohd For Mohd Amin (1987), Compressive strength of rectangular pillar, Jurnal Fakulti Kejuruteraan Awam, Vol. 1 No Mohd For Mohd Amin (1993), Classification of excavated material based on laboratory testing, Annual Geological Conference 93, Geological Society Malaysia, June, Pulau Langkawi, Kedah. 3. Mohd For Mohd Amin (1995), Classification of excavated material based on laboratory testing, Bulletin of Geological Society Malaysia, Bulletin 38, Dec. 1995, pp Mohd For Mohd Amin & Muhd Zaimi Abd. Majid (1993), Rippability assessment of hard material, a case study at Pasir Gudang, Seminar Penyelidikan Kejuruteraan Awam (SEPKA 93), 23 rd June, Johor. 5. M. F. Mohd Amin and C.P.M. Snee (1994), Development of a model for reinforced altered granite, Regional Conference in Geotechnical Engineering GEOTROPIKA 94, Melaka, August. 6. Mohd For Mohd Amin & Azman Kassim (1998), Engineering assessment of the proposed land reclamation project in Kuala Perlis, SEMKA 98, Alor Star, August. 7. Mohd For Mohd Amin & Azman Kassim (1999) Rock joint with Weak granular infillings, Seminar on Construction, Materials and Environmental Technology, UTM, 3 rd and 4 th February Kassim, K.A., Ismail, Z., Ahmad, K., Kassim, A. & Mohd Amin, M.F. (1999) editors for the Proceedings of 5 th Geotechnical Engineering Conference, GEOTROPIKA 99, ISBN Mohd For bin Mohd Amin & Azman Kassim (1999) Description and Classification of Filled Joint in Granite an approach, Annual Geological Conference, Geol. Soc. of Malaysia, Desaru Johor, May. 10. M.F. Mohd Amin & A. Kassim (1999), Effect of Weak, Granular Infilling on Joint Behaviour, 2 nd Asian Symposium on Engineering Geology and the Environment, IAEG/IGM, Bangi Selangor, Sept. 11. M.F Mohd Amin & A. Kassim (1999), Mechanics of rock joint filled with weak granular material, Civil & Environmental Engineering Conference New Frontiers and Challenges, AIT 40 th Anniversary, Bangkok 8-12 Nov., A. Kassim, M.F. Mohd Amin (1999), Laboratory Studies on Highly Weathered Malaysian Granite, 2 nd Asian Symposium on Engineering Geology and the Environment, IAEG and IGM, Bangi Selangor, Sept. 13. A. Kassim, M.F. Mohd Amin & I.H. Bakar (1999), Mechanical Properties of Highly Weathered Granite, Civil & Environmental Engineering Conference New Frontiers and Challenges, AIT 40 th Anniversary, Bangkok 8-12 Nov., 1999.

16 xvi 14. Azman Kassim & Mohd For Mohd Amin (1999) Failure of Natural Residual Soil Slope, paper presented during Technical Talk on Civil Engineering, IEM Southern Branch, 6 th February, UTM Johor. 15. Azman Kassim, Mohd For Mohd Amin & Ismail Haji Bakar (1999), Critical State of Highly Weathered Malaysian Granite, the 5 th Geotechnical conference GEOTROPIKA 99, Nov., Johor Bahru. 16. M. Mustaffar, M.F. Mohd Amin & B.K. Teo (2000) Measurements of Rock Joint Surfaces Using Area-Based Matching and Surface Model, Vol. XXXIII, 33(5): , XIXth ISPRS Congress Amsterdam 2000, July 2000, Amsterdam. 17. M.F. Mohd Amin, B.K. Teo, A. Kassim & M.R. Selamat (2000) Determination of rock shear strength parameters for preliminary design using portable shear box apparatus, the IV Asean Pacific Structural Engineering and Construction Conference (APSEC 2000), Sept. 2000, Kuala Lumpur. 18. M.F. Mohd Amin, M. Mustaffar & B.K. Teo (2000) Preliminary Design parameters based on laboratory shear test of core samples, Annual Geological Conference, Geol. Soc. of Malaysia, 8-9 Sept. 2000, Pulau Pinang. 19. M.F. Mohd Amin, B.K. Teo & M. Mustaffar (2001) Determination of rock shear strength at preliminary design stage - constraints and limitations, SEMKA 2001, Fakulti Kejuruteraan Awam, UTM, Feb., 2001, UTM Skudai. 20. M.F. Mohd Amin, B.K. Teo, M. Mustaffar, C.K. Ho & T.H. Loh (2001) An approach to joint roughness measurement in rock - a comparative study, Warta Geologi, Vol. 27 No. 4, July-Aug. 2001, pp M. F. Mohd Amin, B.K. Teo & M. Mustaffar (2001) Joint surface texture measurement using close-range photogrammetry, 3 rd Asian Symposium on Engineering Geology & the Environment, 3-9 September, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. 22. Norhayati Awang & M.F. Mohd Amin (2001), Uniaxial Deformation Behaviour of Unfilled and Filled Joint Under Compression, GSM-IEM Forum on Engineering Geology & Geotechnics of Slopes, 23 Oct., Dept. of Geology, UM Kuala Lumpur. 23. Mohd For Mohd Amin & Haryati Awang (2002), Compressibility and Young's modulus of filled joint under uniaxial compression, Bulletin of the Geological Society of Malaysia - Conference Issue (eds. G.H. Teh et al.), Vol. 28, No. 3, May Jamaluddin, T.A., Ibrahim, K. & Mohd Amin, M.F. (2002), Geo-hazards in Tropical mountainous terrains - the Malaysian experience, International Conference on Conservation & Science of Mountain, 9-10 Julai, Kinabalu Park, Sabah. 25. Mohd For Mohd Amin, Khoo Kai Siang & Chai Hui Chon (2003), Reinforcement Mechanisms of Rock Bolt a laboratory investigation, Annual Geological Conference 2003, 24 26/5, Kuching Sarawak. 26. Mohamad Faizal Tajul Baharuddin, Norhan Abd. Rahman & Mohd For Mohd Amin, (2003) Simulasi airbumi bagi aquifer cetek persisir pantai di Lembangan Sungai Kelantan, Jurnal Teknologi, No. 39 Dis 2003, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor, p Mohd For Mohd Amin, Khoo Kai Siang & Chai Hui Chon (2004), Reinforcement Mechanisms of Rock Bolt: A Laboratory Investigation, Jurnal Kejuruteraan Awam 16(1), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, p Mohd For Mohd Amin & Ong Heng Yau (2004), Characteristics of Filled Joint Based on Laboratory Study, Malaysian-Japan Symposium on Geohazards & Geoenvironmental Engineering Recent Advances, December, 2004, Hotel Equatorial, Bangi Selangor.

17 xvii 29. Mohd For Mohd Amin, Khairul Annuar Kassim & Che Ros Ismail (2004), Geology Camp as an Optional Program for Civil Engineering Students, Conference on Engineering Education CEE 2004, December 2004, Hotel Renaissance, Kuala Lumpur. 30. Mohd For Mohd Amin, Jerry Chua Kuo Seng, Fauzilah Ismail & Edy Tonnizam Mohamad (2005), Classification and Rippability of Duricrusts. Jurnal Kejuruteraan Awam 17(2), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor, p Mohd For Mohd Amin, Chan Sook Huei, Tajul Anwar Jamaluddin (2006), Duricrusts an overview of their classification and properties for excavation purposes, National Geoscience Conference NGC 2006, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, June Mohd For Mohd Amin & Chan Sook Huei (2006), Duricrusts their classification and method of excavation, National Seminar on Civil Engineering Research SEPKA 2006, UTM Skudai, Johor, December, Mohd For Mohd Amin & Chan Sook Huei (2007), Cemented Sediments method of excavation with regard to their properties, International Conference CIRAIC 07, March, 2007, PWTC, Kuala Lumpur. 34. Mohd For Mohd Amin, Ong Heng Yau, Chan Sook Huei & Rini Asnida Abdullah (2007), Characteristic of Filled Joint under Shear Loading, paper submitted for National Geoscience Conference NGC 2007, 7 8 June, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. 35. Rini Asnida Abdullah & Mohd For bin Mohd Amin (2007), Verification of Post Failure Behaviour of Rock Using Closed-curcuit Servo-controlled Testing Machine, National Geoscience Conference NGC 2007, 7 8 June, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. 36. Mohd For Mohd Amin, Ong Heng Yau & Chan Sook Huei (2008), Behaviour of filled joint it impact on the performance of rock bolt, International Conference on Geotechnical & Highway Engineering, GEOTROPIKA 2008, Seri Pacific Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, May Mohd For Mohd Amin, Chan Sook Huei & Tajul Anwar Jamaluddin (2007), Classification and Properties of Duricrusts for Excavation Purpose, Malaysian Jurnal of Civil Engineering 19 (2): ,Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. 38. Mohd For Mohd Amin, Chan Sook Huei, Abdul Ghani Md Rafik, Tajul Anuar Jamaluddin (2009), Approach on Assessing Rippability of Rocks, 11 th Regional Congress on Geology GEOSEA 2009, Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur, 8 10 June Mohd For Mohd Amin, Chan Sook Huei, Ir Dr Zuhairi Abd. Hamid, Mohd Khairolden Ghani (2009), Rippability Assessment of Rock based on Specific Energy and Production Rate, 2 nd Construction Industry Research Achievement International Conferences (CIRIAC), 2009, Legend Hotel Kuala Lumpur, 3 5 Nov Mohd For Mohd Amin, Chan Sook Huei, Abdul Ghani Md Rafik (2009), Rippability Classification of Quartzite Based on Specific Energy and Field Production Rate, Malaysian Journal of Civil Engineering (MJCE), Vol. 21(1) June Mohd For Mohd Amin, H.M. Abdul Aziz K.M. Hanifah, Amir Hamzah Mustapha, Edayu Aman (2010), Engineering Properties of Limestone from Pandan Indah, Kuala Lumpur, National Geosains Conference 2010, Geological Society of Malaysia, June, 2010, Grand BlueWave Hotel, Shah Alam Selangor. 42. Chan Sook Hue, Mohd For Mohd Amin, Ramlee Othman & Edayu Aman (2010) Rippabilty Assessment of Quartzite in Kenny Hill Formation, conference paper submitted for GEOTROPIKA 2010, Kota Kinabalu Sabah

18 xviii 43. Edy Tonizam Mohammad, Nurly Gofar, Mohd For Mohd Amin & Mohamed Fauzi Mohd Isa (2011), Short note on: Field Assessment of Rock Strength by Impact Load Test, Malaysian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 23 N0. 1, pp , ISBN Mohd For Mohd Amin, Hossein Jahanmirinezhad, Chan Soek Huei & Edayu Aman (2011), Effect of Joints on Mass Properties of Limestone with regard to design of cast in situ micropiles, National Geoscience Conference NGC 2011, June, Puteri Pacific Johor Bahru, Johor. 45. Mohd For Mohd Amin (2011), Effect of Joints on Load Bearing Capability of Rock Mass, NatROCK Seminar & Workshop on Development of Rock Mass Classification in Wet Tropical Region, 12 November 2011, UNITEN, Kajang Selangor. 46. Edy Tonnizam Mohamad, Nurly Gofar, Mohd For Mohd Amin Mohamed Fauzi Mohd Isa (2011), Field Assessment of Rock Strength by Impact Load Test, Short Note, Malaysian Jurnal of Civil Engineering V 23 No. 1: , Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. 47. H. Ismail, A.K. Abd Wahab, M.F.Mohd Amin, M.Z. Mohd Yunus, F. Jaffar Sidek & B. Esfandier J. (2012), A 3- tier tsunami vulnerability assessment technique for the north-west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Natural Hazards, Journal of the International Society for the Prevention & Mitigation of Natural Hazards, published 25 April 2012, Springer ISSN X 48. Mohamad, E.T., Isa, M.F.M., Amin, M.F.M., Komoo, I., Gofar, N., Saad, R. (2011), Effect of moisture content on the strength of various weathering grades of granite, Electronic Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, volume 16, issue 2011, pp Nazir, R., Momeni, E., JahedArmaghani, D. & Mohd Amin M.F. (2013), Prediction of Unconfined Compressive Strength of Limestone Rock Sample Using L-Type Schmidt Hammer, Electronic Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, volume 18, issue 2013, year 2013, pp Monograph/Technical Report/ Teaching Modules: 1. Teaching Modules for u/g subject SAM 3722 & SAB 2712 (Geology & Rock Mechanics). 2. Teaching Modules for MSc. subject MAW 1753 & MAB 7073 (Advanced Rock Mechanics & Engineering Geology). 3. Research report (Vot no 73306) on Excavatability of Unclassified Hard Materials (Mohd For Mohd Amin, Azman Kassim, Mushairry Mustaffa, Tajul Anwar Jamaluddin, Edy Tonnizam Mohammad & Chan Sook Huei. Report submitted RMC UTM Skudai, December Monograph - Research report (Vot no ) on Classification of filled joint based on the characteristics of its constitutive components (Mohd For Mohd Amin, Edy Tonizam Mohammad, Azman Kassim & Ong Heng Yau). Report submitted RMC UTM Skudai, March., 2007, ISBN Monograph Classification of hard materials for contract documentation (Mohd For Mohd Amin, Abdul Rahim Abdul Hamis & Jerry Chua Kuo Seng). MSc research, 2004, ISBN Monograph On-bank volume estimation using close-range photogrammetry for quarry production (Mohd For Mohd Amin, Mushairry Mustaffar and Jeffery Tay Guan Kiat). MSc research, 2007, ISBN Module for Short-Course on Laboratory Testing and Characterisation of Rock Sample, note for 2-days course conducted at Rock Mechanics & Engineering Geology Laboratory, Faculty of Civil Engineering UTM Skudai, jointly organised by CREAM/CIDB and Faculty of Civil Engineering UTM, March, 2007.