Curriculum Vitae

DR. AARONN AVIT AJENG

Post Doctoral Research Fellow
  • Centre of Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture
  • aaronnavit

BIOGRAPHY

Dr Aaronn Avit Ajeng is presently a postdoctoral research fellow in Plant Biotechnology and Biochemistry at the Centre for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture (CEBAR), Universiti Malaya, where he utilizes his expertise on plants systems biology (metabolomics) to study abiotic stress response in Purslane. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree with Second Upper Class Honors in Biotechnology from the Institute of Biological Sciences, Universiti Malaya. He was subsequently awarded a PhD in Biology and Biochemistry from the same institution for his work on sustainable carbon-based technologies and their impact on plant metabolites and physiological responses.

His doctoral research, BacChar™ is a patented and trademarked biofertilizer technology in Malaysia has received multiple recognitions, including the Malaysian Society of Soil Science (MSSS) Best PhD Thesis 2024, ITEX 2024 Gold and Special Award (Best Innovator), the Human Life Advancement Foundation (HLAF) Award, and he was awarded the Rising Star Scientist Award in 2022 from University of Nottingham for his early commitment and excellence in academic research.

Dr. Ajeng also serves as AI Brand Ambassador, where he leverages his academic expertise to collaborate with leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies and startups. In this role, he showcases the integration of AI technologies within academic research, enhancing the visibility and application of AI tools in scientific communities. 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • AGRICULTURE GENOMICS, PROTEOMICS AND METABOLOMICS
    Life Sciences, Agriculture Sciences, Plant Pest, Disease Management And Control
  • PLANT SYSTEMS BIOLOGY
    Applied Science And Technology, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology
  • MOLECULAR MARKER
    Applied Science And Technology, Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD, (BIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY)
    Universiti Malaya
  • BSc(Biotech), (BIOTEKNOLOGI)
    Universiti Malaya

MEMBERSHIPS

  • SAKURA SCIENCE, JAPAN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (JST), MEMBER
    Since 2019 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY, MEMBER
    2023 to 2023 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Graduate-on-time (got) - Doctor of Philosophy (phd)(42-months)
    2024, Universiti Malaya (UM),  (University)
  • Msss Post-graduate Thesis Award 2024
    2024, Malaysia Society of Soil Science (MSSS),  (National)
  • Itex 2024 Certificate of Merit
    2024, ITEX 2024,  (International)
  • Itex 2024 Best Inventor Award (special Award)
    2024, ITEX 2024,  (International)
  • Itex 2024 Gold Award - Invention & Design Competition
    2024, ITEX 2024,  (International)
  • Rising Star Scientist Award 2022
    2022, University of Nottingham,  (International)
  • Human Life Advancement Foundation (hlaf) Award 2022
    2022, Human Life Advancement Foundation (HLAF),  (National)
  • Invention and Innovation Award
    2020, Malaysia Technology Expo 2020,  (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Ajeng, Aaronn Avit; Shim, Goh Suk; Abdullah, Rosazlin; Ling, Tau Chuan; Khoo, Kuan Shiong (2024). Metabolites Profiling of Humid Tropic Simulated Bungor Soil Under Biofertilizer Application, JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION. 24(3), 6072-6084. doi:10.1007/s42729-024-01961-0
  2. Efrizal; Ismail, S.; Ajeng, A. A.; Ramli, M. R.; Ameen, F.; Nasir, N. Nazirah Md.; Lakshmikandan, M. (2024). COMPARISON OF NOVEL BACILLUS SALMALAYA 139SI AND LACTOBACILLUSAS PROBIOTICS IN THE DRINKING WATER OF CHICKS, JOURNAL OF ANIMAL AND PLANT SCIENCES-JAPS. 34(2), 362-373. doi:10.36899/JAPS.2024.2.0723
  3. Ng, Zheng Yang; Ajeng, Aaronn Avit; Cheah, Wai Yan; Ng, Eng-Poh; Abdullah, Rosazlin; Ling, Tau Chuan (2024). Towards circular economy: Potential of microalgae - bacterial-based biofertilizer on plants, JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. 349. doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119445
  4. Ajeng, Aaronn Avit; Abdullah, Rosazlin; Ling, Tau Chuan (2023). Biochar-Bacillus consortium for a sustainable agriculture: physicochemical and soil stability analyses, BIOCHAR. 5(1). doi:10.1007/s42773-023-00215-z
  5. Baharum, Syarul Nataqain; Ahmad, Mohd. Fadhil; Ajeng, Aaronn Avit; Abdullah, Rosazlin (2023). Metabolites profiling of Ganoderma-infected oil palms rachis grown on tropical soils reveals choline phosphate and 2-oxoglutaramate as potential biomarkers in the disease detection, PHYSIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY. 125. doi:10.1016/j.pmpp.2023.102001
  6. Nur-Hafiza, A. H.; Rosazlin, A.; Wan-Rasidah, K.; Ajeng, A. A.; Mohamad-Fakhri, I; Nur-Saadah, A. H. (2023). VARIATION IN COMPOSITION OF ORGANIC MARINE DEPOSITS IN SEDIMENTS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON THE GROWTH OF RHIZOPHORA SPP. IN TANJUNG PIAI MANGROVE FOREST, JOURNAL OF TROPICAL FOREST SCIENCE. 35(1), 82-92. doi:10.26525/jtfs2023.35.1.82
  7. Ajeng, Aaronn Avit; Abdullah, Rosazlin; Ling, Tau Chuan; Ismail, Salmah (2022). Adhesion of Bacillus salmalaya and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens on oil palm kernel shell biochar: A physicochemical approach, JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING. 10(1). doi:10.1016/j.jece.2021.107115
  8. Ajeng, Aaronn Avit; Rosli, Noor Sharina Mohd; Abdullah, Rosazlin; Yaacob, Jamilah Syafawati; Qi, Ng Cai; Loke, Show Pau (2022). Resource recovery from hydroponic wastewaters using microalgae-based biorefineries: A circular bioeconomy perspective, JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY. 360, 11-22. doi:10.1016/j.jbiotec.2022.10.011
  9. Efrizal; Ismail, Salmah; Ameen, Fuad; Bhat, Sartaj Ahmad; Dadrasnia, Arezoo; Ajeng, Aaronn Avit; Nasir, Nur Nazirah Md.; Abdullah, Rosazlin (2022). Analysis and characterization of potential probiotic properties of Lactobacillus and Bacillus salmalaya 139SI, EMIRATES JOURNAL OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE. 34(7), 595-604. doi:10.9755/ejfa.2022.v34.i7.2894
  10. Halim, N. H. A.; Abdullah, R.; Kadir, W. R.; Ajeng, A. A.; Zawawi, N. Z. B. (2022). HEAVY METALS DISTRIBUTION AND FRACTIONATION IN MANGROVE SEDIMENTS LINKED TO ORGANIC DEPOSITS VIS-A-VIS ACCUMULATION IN RHIZOPHORA SPP. AT TANJUNG PIAI, JOHOR, MALAYSIA, APPLIED ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH. . doi:10.15666/aeer/2005_40114030
  11. Halim, N. H. A.; Abdullah, R.; Kadir, W. R.; Ajeng, A. A.; Zawawi, N. Z. B. (2022). HEAVY METALS DISTRUBUTION AND FRACTIONATION IN MANGROVE SEDIMENTS LINKED TO ORGANIC DEPOSITS VIS-A-VIS ACCUMULATION IN RHIZOPHORA SPP. AT TANJUNG PIAI, JOHAR, MALAYSIA, APPLIED ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH. 20(5), 4011-4030. doi:10.15666/aeer/2005_40114030
  12. Ajeng, A. A., Abdullah, R., Junia, A., Lau, B. F., Ling, T. C., & Ismail, S. (2021). Evaluation of palm kernel shell biochar for the adsorption of Bacillus cereus. Physica Scripta, 96(10), 14. doi: 10.1088/1402-4896/ac0f3b
  13. Ajeng, A. A., Abdullah, R., Ling, T. C., Ismail, S., Lau, B. F., Ong, H. C., . . . Chang, J. S. (2020). Bioformulation of biochar as a potential inoculant carrier for sustainable agriculture. Environmental Technology & Innovation, 20, 22. doi: 10.1016/j.eti.2020.101168
  14. Ajeng, A. A., Abdullah, R., Malek, M. A., Chew, K. W., Ho, Y. C., Ling, T. C., . . . Show, P. L. (2020). The Effects of Biofertilizers on Growth, Soil Fertility, and Nutrients Uptake of Oil Palm (Elaeis Guineensis) under Greenhouse Conditions. Processes, 8(12), 16. doi: 10.3390/pr8121681
Chapter in Books
  1. Ajeng, A. A., Vejan, P., & Abdullah, R. (2024). The role of microbes in biofortification for a sustainable nutrient management and agricultural crop productivity: Current trends and imminent challenges. In Microbial Technology for Agro-Ecosystems (pp. 293-306). Academic Press.

PATENT/ IPR

  • BacChar
    Trademark (International)
  • CROP PLANTING COMPOSITION COMPRISING BIOCHAR IMMOBILISED WITHBIOFILM-FORMING MICROBE
    Patent (National)