Curriculum Vitae

DR. MUHAMAD AFIQ BIN AZIZ

Senior Lecturer
  • Institute of Biological Sciences
    Faculty of Science
  • afiqaziz
  • 0379675845
  • 0189686784

BIOGRAPHY

Afiq received his First-Class Honors Degree in Biotechnology from the Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) in 2013. He received the MUST President's Award for academic excellence and being the most accomplished student in his class. In 2014, he decided to follow his passion for research and enrolled in an MSc program in Genetic Manipulation and Molecular Cell Biology at the University of Sussex, UK. After completing his MSc program, Afiq gained valuable research experience by working as a research assistant at the Cancer Research Center (CaRC), Institute for Medical Research (IMR) in Kuala Lumpur. In 2015, he was awarded an Academic Training Fellowship (SLAB/SLAI) by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education to pursue his PhD at the University of Glasgow, Scotland. His doctoral research focuses on the discovery of new antiviral HIV-1 and VSV restriction factors. His findings have been published in reputable scientific journals and have gained the interest of the global scientific community. After completing his PhD in 2019, he worked as a post-doctoral researcher at the MRC-Centre for Virus Research (CVR) at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK.

In 2020, he returned to Malaysia to work as a senior lecturer in the microbiology program at the Institute of Biological Sciences, Universiti Malaya (UM), Kuala Lumpur. He currently teaches public health microbiology, diagnostic microbiology, microbial pathogenesis, and virology to undergraduate students. In addition to teaching, he also conducts research on various aspects of microbiology, with a particular focus on viral diseases. His research aims to understand the mechanisms of viral replication and pathogenesis as well as develop novel strategies for the prevention and treatment of viral infections. He actively collaborates with other researchers, both locally and internationally, to contribute to the global understanding of infectious diseases. In 2023, he was awarded a prestigious ASEAN-India Research & Training (A-IRTF) Fellowship from the Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India for 3-month research attachment at the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi).

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • VIROLOGY
    Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Microbiology
  • PATHOGEN-HOST INTERACTION
    Life Sciences, Agriculture Sciences, Plant Pest, Disease Management And Control
  • AQUATIC BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION (INCLUDING ENDANGERED SPECIES)
    Life Sciences, Fisheries And Aquaculture Sciences, Aquatic Ecosystem And Management
  • AIR AND NOISE POLLUTION MONITORING AND CONTROL
    Medical And Health Sciences, Health Sciences, Environmental Health Sciences
  • HOST-PATHOGEN INTERACTION
    Applied Science And Technology, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology
  • BIOSURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY (INCLUDING SYNDROMIC SURVEILLANCE)
    Applied Science And Technology, Biotechnology, Biosafety And Bioethics

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • Doctoral Degree (PhD), (Mikrobiologi)
    University of Glasgow, Scotland
  • MASTER OF SCIENCE GENETIC MANIPULATION AND MOLECULAR CELL BIOLOGY, (Biologi Sel dan Molekul)
    Sussex University, Sussex, UK
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) IN BIOTECHNOLOGY WITH BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, (Biotechnology)
    Malaysia University of Science and Technology

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Development of Fieldwork Risk Assessment
    21 May 2025 - 21 Nov 2025 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    11 Nov 2025 - 13 Nov 2025 (International)
  • BIOSAFETY & BIOSECURITY SEMINAR 2025
    27 Oct 2025 - 27 Oct 2025 (University Malaya)
  • PAMERAN KARNIVAL SAINTIS KOMUNITI: MEMPERKASAKAN KOMUNITI MELALUI SAINS BIOLOGI DAN TEKNOLOGI
    20 Sep 2025 - 20 Sep 2025 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    04 Aug 2023 - 04 Aug 2025 (University Malaya)
  • PROGRAM PEMBERDAYAAN KEWANGAN UNTUK USAHAWAN MIKRO BANDAR & LUAR BANDAR
    01 Jul 2025 - 02 Jul 2025 (National)
  • Programme Coordinator
    28 Feb 2024 - 28 Jan 2025 (Department)
  • Supervisor
    07 Oct 2024 - 17 Jan 2025 (Department)
  • Timetable Coordinator
    27 Sep 2023 - 27 Sep 2024 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    20 Sep 2023 - 20 Sep 2024 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Supervisor
    13 Sep 2023 - 13 Sep 2024 (Department)
  • Supervisor
    01 Mar 2023 - 30 Aug 2024 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    12 May 2022 - 12 May 2024 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    13 May 2022 - 12 May 2024 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    13 Dec 2023 - 16 Dec 2023 (Department)
  • Supervisor
    06 Jun 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 (Department)
  • Penyelaras Kursus Tahap 1
    02 Sep 2021 - 02 Sep 2023 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Mobiliti
    07 Jul 2021 - 07 Jul 2023 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Keinstitusian Biokeselamatan dan Biosekuriti (IBBC)
    04 Jun 2021 - 04 Jun 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    06 Dec 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Committee Members
    12 Oct 2022 - 13 Oct 2022 (National)
  • Penyelaras Projek Tahun Akhir
    07 Sep 2020 - 07 Sep 2022 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Committee Members
    07 Feb 2022 - 07 Feb 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Penyelia Latihan Industri Program Mikrobiologi- Semester 2 Sesi 2020/2021
    01 Sep 2020 - 01 Sep 2021 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Evaluator for Virtual Biosymposium 2021
    08 Jun 2021 - 11 Jun 2021 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Evaluator for Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) Cycle 1/2021
    16 Feb 2021 - 18 Feb 2021 (Faculty)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Penilaian Teknikal dan Harga Bagi Mindray Hematology Analyser
    29 Dec 2020 - 29 Dec 2020 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Teknikal dan Spesifikasi Bekalan Kolej Kediaman
    16 Dec 2020 - 16 Dec 2020 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Program Haluan Siswa Tahun 2020
    06 Oct 2020 - 06 Oct 2020 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Virtual Biosymposium 2020
    15 Jun 2020 - 19 Jun 2020 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • WORLD SOCIETY FOR VIROLOGY (WSV), MEMBER
    2025 to present (International)
  • MALAYSIAN NATURE SOCIETY, MEMBER
    2022 to 2025 (National)
  • NASOPHARYNGEAL CARCINOMA SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA, MEMBER
    2015 to 2016 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Excellence Service Award
    2024, Universiti Malaya
  • Asian Universities Alliance (aua) Scholars Award Program 2023-2024
    2023, Asian Universities Alliance Limited,  (International)
  • Asean-india Research & Training Fellowship
    2023, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI),  (International)
  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2023, Universiti Malaya
  • Elevating The Virtual Microbiology Conference Experience Through "gather": a Fun Real-world Interactive Platform
    2022, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM),  (University)
  • Virtually Uniting The International Microbiology Community Through Gather: a Fun, `real-world? Interactive Platform
    2022, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM),  (University)
  • Innovation in Virtually Uniting The International Microbiology Community Through Gather: a Fun, `real-world? Interactive Platform
    2022, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM),  (University)
  • President's Award
    2015, Malaysia University of Science and Technology ,  (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Chong, Jing Xuan; Yap, Cheng Hong; Lim, See Khai; Rames, Avinash; Tay, Sun Tee; Aziz, Muhamad Afiq; Chin, Sek Peng; Kiew, Lik Voon; Chee, Chin Fei (2025). Inhibitory effects of UM-C162 on Staphylococcus aureus alpha-toxin-induced toxicity, FEMS MICROBIOLOGY LETTERS. 372. doi:10.1093/femsle/fnaf125
  2. Soon, Kah Le; Rashid, Siti Aishah; Nazakat, Raheel; Al Quwatli, Lujin; Shee, Calvin Yin-Ming; Azman, Adzzie Shazleen; Aziz, Muhamad Afiq (2025). Hidden risks of biofilm-forming and multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria in water vending machines, ANTONIE VAN LEEUWENHOEK INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GENERAL AND MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY. 118(9). doi:10.1007/s10482-025-02142-4
  3. Yang, Jiao; Bhassu, Subha; Ali, Ghazanfer; Govindasamy, Thenmoli; Aziz, Muhamad Afiq; Rajamanikam, Arutchelvan (2025). Ecological Health and Freshwater Pathogen Using eDNA Metabarcoding: A Preliminary Assessment for Environmental Surveillance Development in Malaysia, MICROORGANISMS. 13(9). doi:10.3390/microorganisms13092055
  4. Lin, Hsin-Tien; Schneider, Falk; Aziz, Muhamad Afiq; Wong, Keng Yinn; Arunachalam, Kantha D.; Praveena, Sarva Mangala; Sethupathi, Sumathi; Chong, Woon Chan; Nafisyah, Ayu Lana; Parthasarathy, Purushothaman; Chelliapan, Shreeshivadasan; Kunz, Alexander (2024). Microplastics in Asian rivers: Geographical distribution, most detected types, and inconsistency in methodologies, ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION. 349. doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123985
  5. Mohsen, Norazyani Mohsin; Aziz, Muhamad Afiq; Thangaraja, Kuganisha; Nasir, Muhammad Azamuddeen Mohammad; Zoqratt, Muhammad Zarul Hanifah Md.; Bhassu, Subha; Othman, Rofina Yasmin (2024). A survey on the occurrence of papaya ringspot virus-P (PRSV-P) in Malaysia and genetic diversity assessment of the coat protein region, ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT. 196(12). doi:10.1007/s10661-024-13321-7
  6. Aziz, Muhamad Afiq; Norman, Syuhada; Mohamed Zaid, Suzaini; Simarani, Khanom; Sulaiman, Raha; Mohd Aris, Alijah; Chin, Khor Bee; Mohd Zain, Rozainanee (2023). Environmental surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 in municipal wastewater to monitor COVID-19 status in urban clusters in Malaysia, ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY. 205(2). doi:10.1007/s00203-023-03417-y
  7. Aziz, Muhamad Hifzhudin Noor; Safaruddin, Ahmad Dzulhilmi Ahmad; Hamzah, Nor Aishah; Supadi, Siti Suzlin; Yuhao, Zhou; Aziz, Muhamad Afiq (2023). Modelling the Effect of Vaccination Program and Inter-state Travel in the Spread of COVID-19 in Malaysia, ACTA BIOTHEORETICA. 71(1). doi:10.1007/s10441-022-09453-3
  8. Hardy, Alexandra; Bakshi, Siddharth; Furnon, Wilhelm; MacLean, Oscar; Gu, Quan; Varjak, Margus; Varela, Mariana; Aziz, Muhamad Afiq; Shaw, Andrew E. E.; Pinto, Rute Maria; Ruiz, Natalia Cameron; Mullan, Catrina; Taggart, Aislynn E. E.; Filipe, Ana Da Silva; Randall, Richard E. E.; Wilson, Sam J. J.; Stewart, Meredith E. E.; Palmarini, Massimo (2023). The Timing and Magnitude of the Type I Interferon Response Are Correlated with Disease Tolerance in Arbovirus Infection, MBIO. . doi:10.1128/mbio.00101-23
  9. Yogeswaran, Kuilan; Azmi, Liyana; Bhassu, Subha; Isa, Hafizah N.; Aziz, Muhamad Afiq (2023). Physical parameters influence the microbial quality of indoor air in research laboratories: A report from Malaysia, KUWAIT JOURNAL OF SCIENCE. 50(4), 665-673. doi:10.1016/j.kjs.2023.04.009
  10. Choo, Siew Woh; Chong, Ju Lian; Gaubert, Philippe; Hughes, Alice Catherine; O'Brien, Stephen; Chaber, Anne-Lise; Antunes, Agostinho; Platto, Sara; Sun, Nick Ching-Min; Yu, Li; Koepfli, Klaus-Peter; Suwal, Tulshi Laxmi; Thakur, Mukesh; Ntie, Stephan; Panjang, Elisa; Kumaran, Jayaraj Vijaya; Mahmood, Tariq; Heighton, Sean P.; Dorji, Dago; Gonedele, Bi Sery; Nelson, Bryan Raveen; Djagoun, Chabi A. M. S.; Loh, Ing Hoe; Kaspal, Prativa; Pauklin, Siim; Michelena, Toby; Zhu, Hongxiang; Lipovich, Leonard; Tian, Xuechen; Deng, Siwei; Mason, Christopher E.; Hu, Jingyang; White, Robert; Jakubovics, Nicholas S.; Wee, Wei Yee; Tan, Tze King; Wong, Kum Thong; Paterson, Steve; Chen, Ming; Zhang, Yixin; Othman, Rofina Yasmin; Brown, Larry C.; Shen, Bairong; Shui, Guanghou; Ang, Mia Yang; Zhao, Yunqi; Li, Yongming; Zhang, Bo; Chong, Cheng Tung; Meng, Yu; Wong, Aloysius; Su, Jianzhong; Omar, Hasmahzaiti; Shen, Hua; Tan, Choo Hock; Xu, Hongyu; Paterson, Ian C.; Wang, Minyan; Chan, Chee-Kai; Zhang, Siyuan; Dutta, Avirup; Tee, Tay Sun; Juvigny-Khenafou, Noel P. D.; Mutha, Naresh V. R.; Aziz, Muhamad Afiq (2022). A collective statement in support of saving pangolins, SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT. 824. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.153666
  11. Sugrue, Elena; Wickenhagen, Arthur; Mollentze, Nardus; Aziz, Muhamad Afiq; Sreenu, Vattipally B.; Truxa, Sven; Tong, Lily; Filipe, Ana da Silva; Robertson, David L.; Hughes, Joseph; Rihn, Suzannah J.; Wilson, Sam J. (2022). The apparent interferon resistance of transmitted HIV-1 is possibly a consequence of enhanced replicative fitness, PLOS PATHOGENS. 18(11). doi:10.1371/journal.ppat.1010973
  12. Rihn, Suzannah J.; Aziz, Muhamad Afiq; Stewart, Douglas G.; Hughes, Joseph; Turnbull, Matthew L.; Varela, Mariana; Sugrue, Elena; Herd, Christie S.; Stanifer, Megan; Sinkins, Steven P.; Palmarini, Massimo; Wilson, Sam J. (2019). TRIM69 Inhibits Vesicular Stomatitis Indiana Virus, JOURNAL OF VIROLOGY. 93(20). doi:10.1128/JVI.00951-19
Scopus
  1. Ali G., Bhassu S., Govindasamy T., Zikry D., Batrisyia A., Aziz M.A., Arshad N.M. (2025). An optimised eDNA protocol for fish biodiversity assessment in a tropical river system using PCI extraction, Annales Zoologici Fennici. 62(1), 109-119. doi:10.5735/086.062.0110
  2. Chong J.X., Yap C.H., Lim S.K., Rames A., Tay S.T., Aziz M.A., Chin S.P., Kiew L.V., Chee C.F. (2025). Inhibitory effects of UM-C162 on Staphylococcus aureus alpha-toxin-induced toxicity, FEMS Microbiology Letters. 372. doi:10.1093/femsle/fnaf125
  3. Soon K.L., Rashid S.A., Nazakat R., Al Quwatli L., Shee C.Y.-M., Azman A.S., Aziz M.A. (2025). Hidden risks of biofilm-forming and multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria in water vending machines, Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek International Journal of General and Molecular Microbiology. 118(9). doi:10.1007/s10482-025-02142-4
  4. Yang J., Bhassu S., Ali G., Govindasamy T., Aziz M.A., Rajamanikam A. (2025). Ecological Health and Freshwater Pathogen Using eDNA Metabarcoding: A Preliminary Assessment for Environmental Surveillance Development in Malaysia, Microorganisms. 13(9). doi:10.3390/microorganisms13092055
  5. Malik N.H.A., Simarani K., Aziz M.A. (2022). SOYBEAN AS AN ALTERNATIVE NUTRIENT MEDIUM FOR Bacillus subtilis GROWTH, Malaysian Applied Biology. 51(4), 67-74. doi:10.55230/mabjournal.v51i4.12
  6. Zaid, S., Aziz, M. A., Sulaiman, R., Simarani, K., Suyoto, Y. T., Lou, E., & Esfandiari, M. (2020). Review of coronavirus transmission in urban clusters: Survival in water and wastewater systems. Journal of Design and Built Environment, 20(3), 85-102.
Others
  1. Abdullah, A. R., Azmi, L., Aziz, M. A., Abidin, N. W. H. Z., & Jasmiad , M. I. (2025). Navigating the new norm: review of health risks associated with widespread disinfectant and hand sanitizer use. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 12(11), 5285–5295. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20253716
  2. Sugrue & Wickenhagen et al., (2021). The Interferon Resistance of Transmitted HIV-1 is a Consequence of Enhanced Replicative Fitness .
  3. Zaid, S., Aziz, M., Sulaiman, R., Simarani, K., Suyoto, Y., Lou, E., & Esfandiari, M. (2020). Review of Coronavirus transmission in urban clusters: Survival in Water and Wastewater Systems. Journal Of Design And Built Environment, 20(3), 85-102. Retrieved from https://ejournal.um.edu.my/index.php/jdbe/article/view/28036
  4. Rihn, S. J., Foster, T. L., Busnadiego, I., Aziz, M. A., Hughes, J., Neil, S. J. D., & Wilson, S. J. (2017). The Envelope Gene of Transmitted HIV-1 Resists a Late Interferon Gamma-Induced Block. Journal of Virology, 91(7). https://doi.org/10.1128/jvi.02254-16
Books
  1. Isa H.N., Azmi L., Aziz M.A. (2024). Kesan COVID-19 Terhadap Kesihatan Persekitaran Dan Pekerjaan, pp. 82 - 91
Other Publications
  1. Zulkhairi Azam, Dr Nurul Diyana Binti Sanuddin, Wan Norsyam Bin Wan Norman, Fatin Aqilah Binti Ab. Razak, Dr. Sarah Binti Razak, Dr Hasmahzaiti Binti Omar & Dr Muhammad Afiq Aziz (2021). Program Khidmat Masyarakat Dan Gerak Sihat : Sihat Cergas Sepanjang Hari, Perkampungan Orang Asli Di Kuala Sat, UiTM News Hub - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Environmental Virology (Virology)
  • Host-Pathogen Interaction (Tilapia Lake Virus)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2022 - 2026, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Unravelling The Novel Role Of Septin 5 Protein In The Pathogenesis Of Influenza A Virus Via Crispr/cas9-mediated Editing ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2022 - 2026, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Unveiling The Mechanism Of Action Of Um-c162 As An Anti-virulence Agent Against Staphylococcus Aureus ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2023 - 2026, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Elucidation Of Immunological And Antiviral Potential Of 1?- Acetoxychavicol Acetate (aca) Against Tilapia Lake Virus Through In Vitro And In Vivo Approaches ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2025 - 2026, Government Agency - Manage by UMCARES
    Pemberdayaan Kewangan Untuk Usahawan B40 Bandar ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2023 - 2025, UM Living Labs @ UMSDC
    The Rimba Project 2.0: Ecosystem Services Of Urban Forest Towards Climate Change Mitigation ( Co-Researcher)
  6. 2024 - 2025, RU Geran - UMCares
    FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FOR URBAN B40 ENTREPRENEURS ( Co-Researcher)
  7. 2025 - 2025, UM Living Labs @ UMSDC
    Sustainable Surveillance of Influenza A Virus in Klang Valley Using a Wastewater-Based Approach ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  8. 2025 - 2025, UM Living Labs @ UMSDC
    Assessment of Microbial Air Quality in Forensic Unit Towards Safe and Sustainable Healthcare ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  9. 2022 - 2024, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-IISS
    Searching For The Natural Enemy Of Pathogenic Bacteria In Tilapia Aquaculture ( Co-Researcher)
  10. 2024 - 2024, UM Living Labs @ UMSDC
    Microbiological Analysis of Drinking Water from Vending Machines in Universiti Malaya Residential Colleges: Implications for Just Net- Zero Campus Initiatives ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  11. 2021 - 2023, RU Geran
    Antibiotic Metabolites As Biomarkers In Wastewater To Monitor Community Antibiotic Compliance ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  12. 2022 - 2023, UM Community Campus-Manage by UMCARES
    The Rimba Project 2.0: Bioblitz in Discovering and Exploring Biodiversity ( Co-Researcher)
  13. 2022 - 2023, UM Community Campus-Manage by UMCARES
    River Care: From Classroom To Outdoor Real Education (rc-core) ( Co-Researcher)
  14. 2020 - 2022, Covid-19 Special Research Grant
    Investigating Covid-19 (sars-cov-2) Coronavirus Survivability In Discharge Drain Pipework And Wastewater Treatment Systems ( Co-Researcher)
  15. 2022 - 2024, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Unravelling Transcriptomic Profiling Underlying Host-Pathogen Interaction of Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) in Fish Cell Line, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UITM) ( Co-Researcher)
  16. 2020 - 2022
    Optimised Uv-vis Wavelength For Bacterial And Viral Disinfection In Mvac System., Universiti Islam Antarabangsa (UIAM) ( Co-Researcher)
  17. 2021 - 2021, The Rimba Project 2.0 and Fakulti Sains Sukan dan Rekreasi, UitM Jengka, Pahang
    PROGRAM KHIDMAT MASYARAKAT DAN PROGRAM GERAK SIHAT : SIHAT CERGAS SEPANJANG HARI, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UITM) ( Co-Researcher)
Private
  1. 2025 - 2029, Private Funding - Manage by UMCARES
    One Million Trees Programme ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2025 - 2026, Private Funding - Manage by UMCARES
    Program Dapur Digital S.m.a.r.t. ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2025 - 2025, Private Funding - Manage by UMCARES
    Youth Empowerment & Sustainability (yes) Program 2.0 ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2025 - 2025, Private Funding - Manage by UMCARES
    Pills To Art ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  5. 2022 - 2023, Private Funding - Manage by UMCARES
    Kasih Alam ( Co-Researcher)
University
  1. 2023 - 2025, University Grant
    Rodent-borne Pathogens And Rat Species Monitoring In Oil Palm Plantations: The Potential Application Of An Environmental Dna (edna)-based Approach ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2023 - 2025, University Grant
    Geo-spatial And Temporal Seasonal Analyses Of Elephant Intrusion At Palm Oil Plantation ( Co-Researcher)

PAPER PRESENTED

ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Assessment of Microbial Air Quality and Health Risks in a Forensic Unit Using Passive Sampling Methods, CleanWAS 2025, INTERNATIONAL WATER, AIR AND SOIL CONSERVATION (International) (16 Aug 2025 - 18 Aug 2025)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Evaluating SARS-COV-2 RNA detection in hospital wastewater and its correlation with covid-19 hospitalization trends, World Society for Virology 2025 3rd International Conference of the World Society for Virology., NIBM (International) (06 May 2025 - 08 May 2025)
  2. The application of environmental DNA approach for wildlife monitoring, Seminar Ekologi Malaysia 2024, Persatuan Ekologi Malaysia (National) (07 Nov 2024 - 07 Nov 2024)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Biosymposium 2024, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  2. (2024) Bengkel Pembangunan Garis Panduan Open & Distance Learning (odl) Bidang Kesihatan Bersekutu Di Bawah Akta Profesion Kesihatan Bersekutu 2016 [akta 774], National, (Reviewer)
  3. (2024) Penilaian Pembentangan Lisan dan Penulisan Thesis Pelajar Ijazah Sarjana Muda Jurusan Sains Bioperubatan, University, (External Evaluator)
  4. (2023) Proposal Defense Panel Member for University of The Philippines Manila, International, (External Examiner)
  5. (2023) Peer Review Journal Article, National, (Reviewer)
  6. (2023) Penyemak Pertama dan Kedua Untuk Semakan Markah Skrip Jawapan Peperiksaan dan Entri Markah, Semester Ii, Sesi 2022/2023, Institut Sains Biologi, Fakulti Sains, University, (Internal Assessor)
  7. (2023) Biosymposium 2023, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  8. (2023) Master Thesis Evaluation for The University of Lincoln, UK, International, (External Examiner)
  9. (2022) Development of a Molecular Disease Detection Method Against 3 Major Shrimp Associated Diseases Using Dual Priming Oligonucleotide (dpo) Based Pcr, University, (Internal Examiner)
  10. (2022) Master's Dissertation Examination - Mei Juan Wong S2020977/1, University, (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2023) Asean-india Research & Training Fellowship, International, (Research Fellow/Associate)
  2. (2022) Collaborative Teaching Di UiTM Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, National, (Academic Appointment )
  3. (2021) Malaysian Cubesat Project, International, (Academic Appointment )
Contribution to event
  1. (2024) Roadshow for Biorisk Management (brm) Curriculum Modules, University, (Course Facilitator)
  2. (2024) Organising Committee, University, (Event Organiser)
  3. (2023) Judge, University, (Event Organiser)
  4. (2021) Program Khidmat Masyarakat dan Gerak Sihat, National, (Event Coordinator)
  5. (2021) Organizing Committee, International, (Event Organiser)
Media appearance
  1. (2024) Hot Water to Hot Topic: to Shower or Not?, National, (Interview)
  2. (2023) Benar News Malaysia, National, (Interview)
  3. (2022) Use Only Mda-approved Covid-19 Test Kits, National, (Interview)
  4. (2022) The Sun Daily- Essential to Get Booster Jabs, National, (Interview)
  5. (2022) The Sun Daily- Infection Alert, National, (Interview)
Mentoring
  1. (2023) Penasihat Projek Penyelidikan Pelajar Kursus Ko-kurikulum Gki 1001 Sesi 2023-2024, University, (Academic Advisor)

SUPERVISION

Under Graduate Students
  1. (2021) The utilisation of soybean as an alternative nutrient agar for the growth of Bacillus subtilis
  2. (2021) Evaluation of antiviral activity of nanocomposite against Vesicular Stomatitis Virus
Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2025) INVESTIGATING THE FUNCTIONAL ROLE OF FIBRONECTIN IN THE PATHOGENESIS OF ZIKA VIRUS INFECTION, ALENEZI MUNIRAH FALEH M
  2. (2025) CHARACTERIZATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF INFECTIOUS CLONES FROM LOCALLY PREVALENT BEGOMOVIRUSES CAUSING CHILI LEAF CURL DISEASE AND SCREENING OF CHILI GERMPLASM AGAINST BEGOMOVIRUS RESISTANCE., ATIKA IFFAT
  3. (2025) “PRECISION STRESS-RESISTANT RICE CROP BREEDING: CONVENTIONAL AND CRISPR-CAS9 APPROACHES FOR ENHANCED NUTRITION, YIELD, AND SUSTAINABILITY”, ABDUL MALIK
  4. (2025) UNRAVELLING THE NOVEL ROLE OF SEPTIN 5 PROTEIN IN THE PATHOGENESIS OF INFLUENZA A VIRUS VIAR CRIPSR/CAS9-MEDIATED EDITING, MUHAMMAD NUR `ADAM BIN HATTA
Master
  1. (2025) FIELD INVESTIGATION AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERISATION OF PAPAYA RINGSPOT VIRUS (PRSV) IN SYMPTOMATIC PAPAYA LEAVES FROM WEST COAST REGION, MALAYSIA, NORAZYANI BINTI MOHSIN@MOHSEN
  2. (2025) FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERIZATION OF THE WATERLOGGING-RESPONSIVE TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR SNORKEL IN MALAYSIAN RICE USING GENOME-WIDE ASSOCIATION STUDIES AND ITS FUTURE APPLICATIONS IN PLANT BREEDING, MUHAMMAD SALMAN JAVED
  3. (2025) UNVEILING THE MECHANISM OF ACTION OF UM-C162 AS AN ANTI-VIRULENCE AGENT AGAINST STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS, CHONG JING XUAN
  4. (2025) INVESTIGATION OF 1'- ACETOXYCHAVICOL ACETATE (ACA) AS ANTIVIRAL AGENT AND IMMUNOLOGICAL EFFECTS AGAINST TILAPIA LAKE VIRUS (TILV) IN VITRO AND IN VIVO, DARREL NATHAN A/L DEVIA NATHAN
  5. (2025) ISOLATION AND CHARACTERISATION OF PHAGES AGAINST TILAPIA FISH PATHOGEN, ABARRNAA BAI A/P M SRIDAR RAO
  6. (2025) MECHANISTIC INSIGHTS INTO THE ANTI-VIRULENCE POTENTIAL OF UM-4E AGAINST PATHOGENIC Staphylococcus aureus, LUJIN AL QUWATLI
  7. (2024) Investigation of antimicrobial effect of UVC against Staphylococcous aureus., MOHD YAMAN BIN IDRIS
  8. (2023) UNRAVELLING TRANSCRIPTOMIC PROFILING UNDERLYING HOST-PATHOGEN INTERACTION OF TILAPIA LAKE VIRUS (TILV) IN FISH CELL LINE USING RNA-SEQUENCING APPROACH, Nur Fadiah Wathiqah Binti Fadzillah (Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM))
  9. (2022) In Silico Modelling Of Nav1.7 With Psilocybe And Boswellia Sacra Flueck, TAN CHING MIG
  10. (2022) In silico Modelling of the NaV1.7 Sodium Ion Channel Proteins with Potential Small Drug Inhibitors, HOH YUEN LOONG
  11. (2022) Investigation Of Bactericidal Effect Of UVC Towards Airborne Pathogens, NUR ELLYNA FAHIRA BINTI SAMSUDIN
  12. (2021) Assessment of Physical & Microbial Quality of Indoor Air in University Research Laboratories., KUILAN A/L YOGESWARAN

TEACHING

Bachelor
  1. (2021) SIE1002 - Bioethics and Safety
  2. (2021) SIK1001 - Biology Practical
  3. (2021) SIR3009 - Microbial Pathogenesis
  4. (2021) SIR3006 - Public Health Microbiology
  5. (2021) SIR3001 - Research Project in Microbiology
  6. (2021) SIE1002 - Bioethics and Safety
  7. (2021) SIK1001 - Biology Practical
  8. (2021) SIR3001 - Research Project in Microbiology
  9. (2021) SIR3006 - Public Health Microbiology
  10. (2021) SIR3009 - Microbial Pathogenesis
  11. (2021) SIR3010 - Diagnostic Microbiology
  12. (2020) SIR3001 - Research Project in Microbiology
  13. (2020) SIR3002 - Industrial Training in Microbiology
  14. (2020) SIR3010 - Diagnostic Microbiology

PATENT/ IPR

  • Digital solutions in financial and marketing: Practical applications for micro entrepreneurs
    COPYRIGHT
  • The Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Comic Book
    COPYRIGHT
  • Investigating Covid-19 (sars-cov-2) Coronavirus Survivability In Discharge Drain Pipework and Wastewater Treatment Systems
    COPYRIGHT

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Ekspedisi Lenggong Geopark 2023, (01 Aug 2023 - 05 Aug 2023) (National)
  • Program “empowering Healthy Activity for a Better Lifestyle” Siri 2, (12 Oct 2022 - 13 Oct 2022) (National)
  • Tugu Exploration 2022: Can You Hear The Eco?, (25 Jun 2022 - 25 Jun 2022) (National)
  • Program Khidmat Masyarakat & Gerak Sihat, (06 Dec 2021 - 07 Dec 2021) (National)
  • Guest Speaker for Faculty of Health Science, Universiti Selangor (unisel) On Bahaya Mutasi: Covid-19, (27 Jan 2021 - 27 Jan 2021) (University)
  • Charity Walk-nestlÉ Omega Plus Walk a Million Miles 2020 in Collaboration With National Heart Institute, (01 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2020)
  • Community Outreach in Tesco Maryhill, Glasgow, United Kingdom, (08 Jul 2017 - 08 Jul 2017)
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction (pcr) Workshop to Local Secondary Schools in Glasgow, United Kingdom, (30 Aug 2016 - 02 Sep 2016)

COURSE ATTENDED

External Course
INTERNATIONAL
  1. 46th Annual Conference of Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists, King George's Medical University, Lucknow (23 Nov 2023 - 26 Nov 2023)
Internal/ External Course
  1. AUA SCHOLARS AWARD PROGRAM, (17 Aug 2024 - 08 Sep 2024)
  2. PROGRAM TRANSFORMASI MINDA, BILIK SENAT, ARAS 4, BANGUNAN CANSELERI (19 Feb 2024 - 21 Feb 2024)
  3. PERSONAL ENTHUSIASM AS A UNIVERSITY RESEARCHER, MICROSOFT TEAMS (28 Mar 2023 - 28 Mar 2023)
  4. FLIPPED CLASSROOM (POST-EMERALD) WORKSHOP, UNIVERSITI MALAYA (19 Sep 2022 - 19 Sep 2022)
  5. 2021 BIOSAFETY TRAINING, PENGANJURAN KURSUS SECARA ATAS TALIAN (ONLINE) (24 Nov 2021 - 24 Nov 2021)
  6. 2021 BIOSAFETY TRAINING, PENGANJURAN KURSUS SECARA ATAS TALIAN (ONLINE) (23 Nov 2021 - 23 Nov 2021)
  7. WORKFORCE PERFORMANCE SKILLS, MICROSOFT TEAMS (04 Dec 2020 - 04 Dec 2020)
  8. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY 2019, SAN FRANCISCO (20 Jun 2019 - 24 Jun 2019)
  9. MICROBIOLOGY SOCIETY ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2017, EDINBURGH (03 Apr 2017 - 06 Apr 2017)