Curriculum Vitae

TS. DR. ACGA CHENG

Senior Lecturer
  • Institute of Biological Sciences
    Faculty of Science
  • 03-79674351

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • PLANT BREEDING AND GENETICS
  • MOLECULAR MARKER
  • SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PGCHE, (Higher Education)
    University of Nottingham
  • PhD Genetics, (Genetik)
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
  • BSc(Hons) Biology, (Biologi)
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Supervisor
    27 Nov 2023 - 14 Jan 2024 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Committee Members
    14 Dec 2023 - 15 Dec 2023 (International)
  • Committee Members
    23 Sep 2020 - 22 Sep 2023 (International)
  • Supervisor
    17 Oct 2022 - 16 Jul 2023 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    17 Oct 2022 - 14 Jul 2023 (Department)
  • Document Controller
    10 Jul 2023 - 14 Jul 2023 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Task Force Member
    26 Jan 2023 - 16 May 2023 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Menjalankan Fungsi Sebagai Ketua Jabatan
    20 Apr 2023 - 28 Apr 2023 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    17 Oct 2022 - 17 Feb 2023 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    02 Feb 2021 - 01 Feb 2023 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Supervisor
    05 Dec 2022 - 20 Jan 2023 (Department)
  • Document Manager
    01 Jun 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department)
  • Programme Coordinator
    13 Aug 2020 - 30 Sep 2022 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Academic Advisor
    01 Sep 2020 - 01 Sep 2022 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Chairman
    23 Nov 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Committee Member
    01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Website ISB
    26 Aug 2019 - 01 Aug 2020 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Pengajar PBL Fakulti
    01 Sep 2019 - 01 Jun 2020 (Department of Science and Technology Studies, Faculty of Science)
  • Penyelaras Projek Akhir Tahun Bioteknologi
    01 Sep 2017 - 31 May 2020 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Buku Panduan Peringkat ISB
    01 Apr 2019 - 01 Apr 2020 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Penilaian Luar Program Bioteknologi
    01 Feb 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Tanaman Pusat Agrosains Gemas
    08 Sep 2017 - 07 Sep 2019 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Committee Member (SCS2019)
    24 Aug 2019 - 28 Aug 2019 (University Malaya)
  • Panel Penasihat Akademik
    12 Sep 2018 - 01 May 2019 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Buku Panduan Peringkat Fakulti
    16 Apr 2018 - 15 Apr 2019 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Programme Coordinator
    13 Feb 2018 - 21 Mar 2019 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Pemeriksa Kedua
    31 Aug 2018 - 30 Sep 2018 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Penyelia Latihan Industri (Lembah Klang)
    27 Jul 2018 - 17 Aug 2018 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Penyelia Latihan Industri (Pahang)
    16 Jul 2018 - 17 Aug 2018 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Penyelia Latihan Mengajar
    12 Feb 2018 - 25 May 2018 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Penyelia Latihan Mengajar
    12 Feb 2018 - 25 May 2018 (University Malaya)
  • AJK Saintifik Biosymposium 2019
    04 Apr 2018 - 11 May 2018 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Scientific Member to the 3rd International Conference on Bioscience and Biotechnology 2018
    01 Sep 2017 - 01 Mar 2018 (International)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Majlis Sambutan ISB 20 Tahun dan Jasamu Dikenang
    10 Aug 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Organising Committee Member of the 8th Asian Pacific Phycological Forum 2017
    08 Oct 2017 - 13 Dec 2017 (International)
  • Committee for the Biosymposium 2017
    01 Feb 2017 - 19 May 2017 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • YOUNG SCIENTISTS NETWORK-ACADEMY OF SCIENCES MALAYSIA (YSN-ASM), MEMBER
    2023 to present (National)
  • FELLOW, THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACADEMY (UK), MEMBER
    Since 2016 (International)
  • GENETICS SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA, MEMBER
    Since 2009 (National)
  • MALAYSIA BOARD OF TECHNOLOGISTS , MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (National)
  • THE JAPANESE SOCIETY FOR HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE, MEMBER
    2019 to 2020 (International)
  • UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (US), FELLOW
    2018 to 2019 (International)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, OTHERS
    2013 to 2016 (University)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • The Loreal-UNESCO For Women in Science 2023
    L'Oreal, 2023 (International)
  • ITEX2023
    ITEX, 2023 (International)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2022 (University)
  • Emerging Scholars Leadership Advancement (Emerald) Program
    Universiti Malaya, 2021 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2021 (University)
  • Professional Technologist
    Malaysia Board of Technologist, 2021 (National)
  • The Belt and Road Initiative Advanced Training Program? Modern Agriculture and The Future
    Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, 2019 (University)
  • Borlaug Fellowship
    United States Department of Agriculture, United States , 2019 (International)
  • Higher Education Academy Fellowship (PGCHE)
    The Higher Education Academy, United Kingdom, 2017 (International)
  • National Science Fellowship
    Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Malaysia, 2009 (Government)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Azhar, Natasya Nabilla Hairon; Cheng, Acga; Lee, Siang Yin; Rahman, Nor Mas Mira; Ang, Desmond Teck-Chye (2023). Development of natural rubber with enhanced oxidative degradability, POLYMER BULLETIN. . doi:10.1007/s00289-022-04240-z
  2. Cheng, Acga; Azhar, Natasya Nabilla Hairon; Abdullah, Rosazlin; Lee, Siang Yin; Ang, Desmond Teck-Chye (2023). Degradation of oxo-biodegradable rubber and its impact on ecosystem services, EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL. 190. doi:10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2023.112026
  3. Cheng, Acga; Gajic, Gordana; Doni, Febri (2023). Editorial: Soil biota and climate smart crops, FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE. 14. doi:10.3389/fpls.2023.1250831
  4. Yusof, Fairuz Fatini Mohd; Zain, Nurul Amalina Mohd; Osman, Normaniza; Lim, Phaik Eem; Cheng, Acga; Gautam, Ayushi; Guleria, Praveen; Kumar, Vineet; Yaacob, Jamilah Syafawati (2023). Acclimation of Polygonum minus Huds. to Low Light Irradiance and Its Effects on Growth, Leaf Gas Exchange and Antioxidant Defense, JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION. . doi:10.1007/s00344-023-11076-y
  5. Azhar, Natasya Nabilla Hairon; Ang, Desmond Teck-Chye; Abdullah, Rosazlin; Harikrishna, Jennifer Ann; Cheng, Acga (2022). Bio-Based Materials Riding the Wave of Sustainability: Common Misconceptions, Opportunities, Challenges and the Way Forward, SUSTAINABILITY. 14(9). doi:10.3390/su14095032
  6. Azhar, Natasya Nabilla Hairon; Cheng, Acga; Lee, Siang Yin; Ang, Desmond Teck Chye (2022). Thermal and photo oxidative degradation of natural rubber film in the presence of iron (III) stearate, JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH. 29(11). doi:10.1007/s10965-022-03316-8
  7. Cheng, Acga; Harikrishna, Jennifer Ann; Redwood, Charles S.; Lit, Lei Cheng; Nath, Swapan K.; Chua, Kek Heng (2022). Genetics Matters: Voyaging from the Past into the Future of Humanity and Sustainability, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES. 23(7). doi:10.3390/ijms23073976
  8. Cheng, Acga; Lim, Wai Yin; Lim, Phaik-Eem; Amri, Affendi Yang; Poong, Sze-Wan; Song, Sze-Looi; Ilham, Zul (2022). Marine Autotroph-Herbivore Synergies: Unravelling the Roles of Macroalgae in Marine Ecosystem Dynamics, BIOLOGY-BASEL. 11(8). doi:10.3390/biology11081209
  9. Cheng, Acga; Mohd Hanafiah, Noraikim; Harikrishna, Jennifer Ann; Eem, Lim Phaik; Baisakh, Niranjan; Mispan, Muhamad Shakirin (2022). A Reappraisal of Polyploidy Events in Grasses (Poaceae) in a Rapidly Changing World, BIOLOGY-BASEL. 11(5). doi:10.3390/biology11050636
  10. Cheng, Acga; Noor Azmi, Nurul Syafiqah; Ng, Yin Mei; Lesueur, Didier; Yusoff, Sumiani (2022). Appraising Agroecological Urbanism: A Vision for the Future of Sustainable Cities, SUSTAINABILITY. 14(2). doi:10.3390/su14020590
  11. Hanafiah, Noraikim Mohd; Cheng, Acga; Lim, Phaik-Eem; Sethuraman, Gomathy; Zain, Nurul Amalina Mohd; Baisakh, Niranjan; Mispan, Muhamad Shakirin (2022). Novel PCR-Based Multiplex Assays for Detecting Major Quality and Biotic Stress in Commercial and Weedy Rice, LIFE-BASEL. 12(10). doi:10.3390/life12101542
  12. Loo, Wan Teng; Chua, Kah-Ooi; Mazumdar, Purabi; Cheng, Acga; Osman, Normaniza; Harikrishna, Jennifer Ann (2022). Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Symbiosis: A Strategy for Mitigating the Impacts of Climate Change on Tropical Legume Crops, PLANTS-BASEL. 11(21). doi:10.3390/plants11212875
  13. Kugan, H. M., Rejab, N. A., Sahruzaini, N. A., Harikrishna, J. A., Baisakh, N., & Cheng, A. C. (2021). Circadian Rhythms in Legumes: What Do We Know and What Else Should We Explore? International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22(9), 15. doi: 10.3390/ijms22094588
  14. Sethuraman, G., Zain, N. A. M., Yusoff, S., Ng, Y. M., Baisakh, N., & Cheng, A. (2021). Revamping Ecosystem Services through Agroecology-The Case of Cereals. Agriculture-Basel, 11(3), 14. doi: 10.3390/agriculture11030204
  15. Azman, A., Ng, K. K. S., Ng, C. H., Lee, C. T., Tnah, L. H., Zakaria, N. F., . . . Lee, S. L. (2020). Low genetic diversity indicating the threatened status of Rhizophora apiculata (Rhizophoraceae) in Malaysia: declined evolution meets habitat destruction. Scientific reports, 10(1), 12. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-76092-4
  16. Hanafiah, Noraikim Mohd; Mispan, Muhamad Shakirin; Lim, Phaik Eem; Baisakh, Niranjan; Cheng, Acga (2020). The 21st Century Agriculture: When Rice Research Draws Attention to Climate Variability and How Weedy Rice and Underutilized Grains Come in Handy, PLANTS-BASEL. 9(3). doi:10.3390/plants9030365
  17. Raai, Murthazar Naim; Zain, Nurul Amalina Mohd; Osman, Normaniza; Rejab, Nur Ardiyana; Sahruzaini, Nurul Amylia; Cheng, Acga (2020). Effects of shading on the growth, development and yield of winged bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus), CIENCIA RURAL. 50(2). doi:10.1590/0103-8478cr20190570
  18. Sahruzaini, Nurul Amylia; Rejab, Nur Ardiyana; Harikrishna, Jennifer Ann; Khairul Ikram, Nur Kusaira; Ismail, Ismanizan; Kugan, Hazel Marie; Cheng, Acga (2020). Pulse Crop Genetics for a Sustainable Future: Where We Are Now and Where We Should Be Heading, FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE. 11. doi:10.3389/fpls.2020.00531
  19. Yin, L. W., Eem, L. P., Amri, A. Y., Looi, S. S., & Cheng, A. (2020). Exploring the role of macroalgal traits on the feeding behaviour of a generalist herbivore in Malaysian waters. Botanica Marina, 63(5), 407-417. doi: 10.1515/bot-2020-0029
  20. Cheng, Acga; Raai, Murthazar Naim; Zain, Nurul Amalina Mohd; Massawe, Festo; Singh, Ajit; Wan-Mohtar, Wan Abd Al Qadr Imad (2019). In search of alternative proteins: unlocking the potential of underutilized tropical legumes, FOOD SECURITY. 11(6), 1205-1215. doi:10.1007/s12571-019-00977-0
  21. Wan-Mohtar, Wan Abd Al Qadr Imad; Klaus, Anita; Cheng, Acga; Salis, Shardana Aiga; Halim-Lim, Sarina Abdul (2019). Total quality index of commercial oyster mushroom Pleurotus sapidus in modified atmosphere packaging, BRITISH FOOD JOURNAL. 121(8), 1871-1883. doi:10.1108/BFJ-06-2018-0408
  22. Cheng, Acga (2018). Shaping a sustainable food future by rediscovering long-forgotten ancient grains, PLANT SCIENCE. 269, 136-142. doi:10.1016/j.plantsci.2018.01.018
  23. Cheng, Acga; Ismail, Ismanizan; Osman, Mohamad; Hashim, Habibuddin; Zainual, Nur Samahah Mohd (2017). Rapid and targeted introgression of fgr gene through marker-assisted backcrossing in rice (Oryza sativa L.), GENOME. 60(12), 1045-1050. doi:10.1139/gen-2017-0100
  24. Cheng, Acga; Mayes, Sean; Dalle, Gemedo; Demissew, Sebsebe; Massawe, Festo (2017). Diversifying crops for food and nutrition security - a case of teff, BIOLOGICAL REVIEWS. 92(1), 188-198. doi:10.1111/brv.12225
  25. Massawe, Festo; Mayes, Sean; Cheng, Acga (2016). Crop Diversity: An Unexploited Treasure Trove for Food Security, TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCE. 21(5), 365-368. doi:10.1016/j.tplants.2016.02.006
Others
  1. Cheng, A.; Massawe, F.; Ismanizan, I.; Mohamad, O. & Habibuddin, H. (2015). High resolution agarose-based system for single-tube genotyping of fgr and Waxy genes in rice: MAGE to displace PAGE?. Plant Omics, 8(4): 348-352.
  2. Cheng, A.; Ismanizan, I.; Mohamad, O. & Habibuddin, H. (2014). Mapping of quantitative trait loci for aroma, amylose content and grain elongation traits in rice. Plant Omics, 7(3): 152-157.
  3. Cheng, A.; Ismanizan, I.; Mohamad, O. & Habibuddin, H. (2012). Simple and rapid molecular techniques for identification of amylose levels in rice varieties. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 13: 6156-6166.
Chapter in Books
  1. Cheng, A. et al. (2017). Molecular marker technology for genetic improvement of underutilised crops. In: Abdullah S., Chai-Ling H., Wagstaff C. (eds) Crop Improvement. Springer, Cham.
Article in Proceeding
  1. Kugan, H.M., Sahruzaini, N.A., Rejab, N.A. & Cheng, A. (2021) Progress in pulse crop genetics for a sustainable food future. The 14th Malaysia International Genetics Congress (MiGC14). ISBN 978-967-16583-4-5 and eISBN 978-967-16583-5-2.

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2024 - 2027, UNIVERSITI MALAYA RESEARCH EXCELLENCE GRANT (UMREG)
    Development of an Innovative and Cost-Effective Green Infrastructure System for Climate and Community Resilience in Urban Malaysia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2022 - 2024, UM International Collaboration Grant
    Molecular evolution of plant organellar (plastid and mitochondrial) genomes ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2020 - 2023, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    From Science To Society: Exploring The Potential Of Oxo-biodegradable Rubber And Its Impacts On Soil Functions And Ecosystem Services ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2020 - 2023, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-FNW
    Dissecting The Interactions Between Legumes And Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi In Urban Habitat Under Climate Change ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2020 - 2023, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-FNW
    From Science To Society: Exploring The Potential Of Urban Agroecology In Malaysia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  6. 2019 - 2021, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Elucidating The Role Of Circadian Clock Genes In The Tropical Legume Winged Bean (psophocarpus Tetragonolobus) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  7. 2017 - 2019, RU Operation
    Marine Plant-herbivore Synergies: Plant Traits That Predict Consumption Rates And Preferences Of Generalists Herbivores ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  8. 2017 - 2019, Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP)
    Growth, physiological, and biochemical responses of winged bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) to different light regimes ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  9. 2017 - 2019, Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP)
    Production of exopolysaccharide by Malaysian-cultivated medicinal mushrooms (MCMM) in a repeated-batch fermentation ( Co-Researcher)
Private
  1. 2022 - 2025, Private Funding
    Exploring The Nutritional Properties Of Spent Mushroom Substrate-based Fodder For Livestock ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2023 - 2025, Private Funding
    Expanding The Molecular Toolbox For Rice (oryza Sativa L.): Strengthening Food Security In The Face Of Climate Change ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2024 - 2025, Private Funding
    Deciphering The Crosstalk Between Aerobic Rice And Soil Microbes Under A Changing Climate ( Principal Investigator(PI))
International
  1. 2022 - 2024, United States Department of Agriculture
    Malaysia: Exploitation of Drought Stress Tolerance-Related Genes for Rice Improvement in the Face of Climate Change, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge ( Co-Researcher)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Agroecology Meets the City, International Workshop on Development of Food Green Cities for Urban Sustainability, NAM S&T Centre (International) (26 Apr 2022 - 27 Apr 2022)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. A Research Paradigm in Rice Genetics, International Conference on Cell Biology and Cellular Processes, Science Net (International) (20 Feb 2024 - 21 Feb 2024)
  2. Cheng, A. & Rahman, S.A.S.A. (2022). Agriculture in the 21st Century: Where Plant Breeding Meets Agroecology, IPBC2022, Genetics Society of Malaysia (International) (08 Mar 2022 - 09 Mar 2022)
  3. Cheng, A. (2020). A research paradigm in cereal genetics: En-route to a sustainable future, Climate Change Adaptations in Dryland Agriculture in Semi-Arid Areas, NAM S&T Centre (International) (23 Jul 2020 - 23 Jul 2020)
  4. Lim, W. Y; Lim, P. E.; Amri, Y. A; Lim, S. C.; Zulkarnai, L. S.; and Cheng, A. (2019). Autotroph-herbivore synergies: Characteristics of macroalgae that predict consumption rates and preferences of generalist herbivores, 3rd South China Sea , Kuala Lumpur (International) (23 Jun 2019 - 28 Jun 2019)
  5. Cheng, A. (2017). There is far more to underutilised cereals than meets the eye, Global Conference on Plant Science and Molecular Biology, Valencia, Spain (International) (11 Sep 2017 - 13 Sep 2017)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. AGROECOLOGY IN THE CITY: THE KEY TO FUTURE URBAN FOOD SUSTAINABILITY, KASA Climate Change E-Colloquium 2021, Ministry Of Environment And Water (National) (28 May 2021 - 28 May 2021)
  2. Tan, W. Y.; Yeong, H. Y.; Song, S. L.; Cheng, A.; and Phang, S. M. (2019) Isolation and molecular characterization of selected Malaysian thraustochytrids., 3rd South China Sea , Kuala Lumpur (International) (24 Jun 2019 - 28 Jun 2019)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  1. Agroecology meets the city: Wholesomeness from urban farm to fork, Food Science Conference 2022, Scientific Meditech (International) (01 Jul 2022 - 02 Jul 2022)
OTHERS
  1. The Potential of Underutilized Legumes as Alternative Proteins to Soybean and Meat, 23rd, BSGC 2018 (International) (17 Dec 2018 - 20 Dec 2018)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Both Native and Non-Native Legumes Exhibit Disproportionately High Freezing Sensitivity Relative to Other Herbaceous Species in Northern Temperate Plant Communities, International, (Reviewer)
  2. (2023) Internal Examiner for Master Dissertation Examination, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2023) Progress Report Presentation (Mbiotech), University, (Internal Assessor)
  4. (2023) Panel Untuk Sesi Proposal Defence: Nik Nur Fatin Nasyuha Binti Kamaruzaman (17121477/2), University, (Internal Assessor)
  5. (2023) Biosymposium 2023, University, (Internal Assessor)
  6. (2023) Panel Untuk Sesi Candidature Defence: Danial 'Aizat Bin Norhisham, University, (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2023) The Effect of Climate Change On Yields of Pistachio, Mango, and Banana in Iran, International, (Reviewer)
  8. (2023) The Development of Mnp Molecular Markers for Accurate Identification of Enoki Mushroom (Flammulina Filiformis) Cultivars, International, (Reviewer)
  9. (2022) Panel Untuk Sesi Proposal Defence: Diwiyaa a G Vayabari (S2148316/1), University, (Internal Examiner)
  10. (2022) Panel Untuk Sesi Proposal Defence: Danial 'Aizat Bin Norhisham (17118209/3), University, (Internal Examiner)
  11. (2022) Oral Presentation/Viva [Ruixi Lin (S2112643)], University, (Internal Assessor)
  12. (2022) Oral Presentation/Viva [Abeenayaah Sivasubramaniam (S2122869)], University, (Internal Assessor)
  13. (2022) Sesi Proposal Defence: Nur Sa`Adah Binti Abdul Halim (17020959/3), University, (Internal Assessor)
  14. (2022) Reviewer, International, (Reviewer)
  15. (2022) Progress Report Presentation [Abeenayaah Sivasubramaniam (S2122869]), University, (Internal Assessor)
  16. (2022) Progress Report Presentation [Ruixi Lin (S2112643)], University, (Internal Assessor)
  17. (2022) Biosymposium 2022, University, (Internal Assessor)
  18. (2022) Reviewer, International, (Reviewer)
  19. (2022) Reviewer (International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science ), International, (Reviewer)
  20. (2022) Reviewer (Molecular Biology Reports ), International, (Reviewer)
  21. (2022) Proposal Defence, University, (Internal Assessor)
  22. (2022) Industrial Training, University, (Internal Assessor)
  23. (2021) Research On Multi-Level Resource Utilization Model Based On Manure Returning to Field Production Model of Goose and Cattle in Corn Field as An Example, International, (Reviewer)
  24. (2021) Occurrence of Triploids in Oil Palm and Their Origin, International, (Reviewer)
  25. (2021) A 1900 Year Sediment Record Suggests Recent Establishment of Black Mangrove (Avicennia Germinans) Stands Within a Salt Marsh in St. Augustine, Florida, Usa, International, (Reviewer)
  26. (2021) Understanding The Role of Actin During Secondary Cell Wall Formation in Arabidopsis Thaliana Xylem Cells, University, (Internal Examiner)
  27. (2021) Proposal Defence : Tuan Syarifah Amirah Binti Tuan Mat Zin (S2003444/1), University, (Internal Assessor)
  28. (2021) Virtual Biosymposium 2021, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  29. (2021) Viva Voce Bagi Calon : Nordiyanah Bte Anuar (Shc150058 / 17041132/4), University, (Internal Examiner)
  30. (2021) Frgs Grant Proposal Evaluation, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  31. (2021) Reciprocal Compatibility Within The Genus Pisum L. as Studied in F1 Hybrids: 4. Crosses Within P. Sativum L. Subsp. Elatius (Bieb.) Aschers. Et Graebn., International, (Reviewer)
  32. (2021) New Opportunities for Gluten-Free Diet: Teff (Eragrostis Tef) as Valuable Fiber Rich Ingredient?, International, (Reviewer)
  33. (2020) Thesis & Viva Voce (PhD Candidate) , (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2018) Social Committee Member for the 3rd South China Sea (SCS) Conference, Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences (IOES)
  2. (2017) Social Committee Member for the 8th Asian Pacific Phycological Forum (APPF 2017), Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences (IOES)
  3. (2017) Scientific Committee Member for the 3rd International Conference on Bioscience and Biotechnology 2018, International Institute of Knowledge Management
  4. (2015) Secretariat for the 2nd International Conference on Crop Improvement, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Contribution to event
  1. (2022) Symposium, International, (Event Organiser)
  2. (2021) Evaluation Panel, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2021) The Climate is Rapidly Changing, So Should You: Why Food Diversification Matters, University, (Panelist/Moderator)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2023) γ-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID (GABA) PRODUCTIONUSING THE TRIO OF Aspergillus sp., Bacillus sp. ANDTetragenococcus sp. IN SUBMERGEDFERMENTATION FOR GABA-ENRICHED SOY SAUCE PRODUCTION, SENSORY PROFILINGS AND VOLATILESCOMPOUND RELATIONSHIP, CHONG SHIN YEE
  2. (2023) MICROPROPAGATION, SOMATIC EMBRYOGENESIS AND GENETIC FIDELITY ASSESSMENT OF PEPPER (Piper Nigrum L.), KHO PEI EE
  3. (2023) ECONOMIC SOCIOLOGY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES OF URBAN AGROECOLOGY IN THE MALAYSIAN CONTEXT, NURUL SYAFIQAH NOOR AZMI
  4. (2020) GROWTH AND BIOCHEMICAL CHANGES OF MALAYSIAN RICE SUBJECTED TO CLIMATE CHANGE UNDER POTASSIUM FERTILIZATION, Gomathy A/P Sethuraman
  5. (2020) DEVELOPMENT OF OXO- BIODEGRADABLE RUBBERS AND EXPLORATION OF ITS POTENTIAL IMPACT TO ECOSYSTEM SERVICES, NATASYA NABILLA BINTI HAIRON AZHAR
  6. (2020) DEVELOPMENT OF MOLECULAR TOOLBOXES FOR SIMULTANEOUS ANALYSES OF MULTIPLE KEY TRAITS IN CULTIVATED AND WEEDY RICE (Oryza sativa L.), NORAIKIM BINTI MOHD HANAFIAH
Master
  1. (2020) Identification and characterization of circadian clock genes ELF4 and LUX in tropical legume winged bean, Hazel Marie Kugan
  2. (2019) IDENTIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF CIRCADIAN CLOCK GENE IN WINGED BEAN (PSOPHOCARPUS TETRAGONOLOBUS), NURUL AMYLIA BINTI SAHRUZAINI
  3. (2018) POPULATION GENETICS OF Rhizophora apiculata (BAKAU MINYAK) USING MOLECULAR MARKERS, AMELIA BINTI AZMAN
  4. (2017) MARINE PLANT-HERBIVORE SYNERGIES: PLANT TRAITS THAT PREDICT THE CONSUMPTION RATES AND PREFERENCES OF GENERALIST HERBIVORES, LIM WAI YIN
  5. (2017) GROWTH, PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL RESPONSES OF WINGED BEAN (PHOSPHOCARPUS TETRAGONOLOBUS) TO DIFFERENT LIGHT REGIMES, MURTHAZAR NAIM BIN RAAI

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2022) SQI7011 - Future Food Sustainability
  2. (2022) SQG7012 - Molecular Techniques in Crop Protection
  3. (2021) SQI7011 - Future Food Sustainability
  4. (2019) SQG7012 - Molecular Techniques in Crop Protection
Bachelor
  1. (2023) SIO3015 - Current Topics in Biotechnology
  2. (2023) SIO2015 - Plant Biotechnology
  3. (2023) SIO2011 - Plant Breeding
  4. (2022) SIO3015 - Current Topics in Biotechnology
  5. (2022) SIO2011 - Plant Breeding
  6. (2021) SIO3015 - Current Topics in Biotechnology
  7. (2021) SIO2011 - Plant Breeding
  8. (2020) SIO3015 - Current Topics in Biotechnology
  9. (2020) SIO2011 - Plant Breeding
  10. (2020) SIO3005 - Research Project in Biotechnology
  11. (2020) SIO3015 - Current Topics in Biotechnology
  12. (2020) SIX1002 - Ethics and Safety
  13. (2019) SIO2011 - Plant Breeding
  14. (2018) SIO2008 - Basic Bioinformatics

PATENT/IPR

  • A method of producing oxo-biodegradable natural rubber
    PATENT