Curriculum Vitae

DR. ARPAH BINTI ABU

Senior Lecturer
  • Institute of Biological Sciences
    Faculty of Science
  • +603-79676742

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • BIOINFORMATICS
    Digital Image Processing & Analysis, Bioimage, Content-based Image Retrieval, Database Technology, Knowledge-based, Machine Learning

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • Doctoral Degree (PhD), (Bioinformatik)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • Masters of Software Engineering, (Kejuruteraan Perisian)
    Universiti Malaya
  • BCompSc(MIS)(UM), (Computer Science)
    Universiti Malaya

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Pembangunan Pangkalan Data Fakulti Sains
    02 Sep 2014 - present (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Wakil Program ke Jawatankuasa Buku Panduan, Institut Sains Biologi, Fakulti Sains untuk Sesi 2014/2015
    27 Mar 2014 - present (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Wakil Program Bioinformatik: Penyelaras Kursus Jalinan Masyarakat (GXEX 1417)
    31 Dec 2014 - present (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Wakil Program ke Jawatankuasa Buku Panduan, Institut Sains Biologi, Fakulti Sains untuk Sesi 2015/2016
    30 Jun 2015 - present (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Kurikulum Sarjana Bioinformatik
    13 Feb 2015 - present (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • AJK Ijazah Tinggi ISB
    02 May 2018 - 01 May 2020 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • AJK Promosi Program Fakulti Sains
    05 Jan 2018 - 30 Dec 2019 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Haluansiswa Sesi 2018/2019
    06 Apr 2018 - 05 Apr 2019 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Penyelaras Buku Panduan Institut Sains Biologi, Fakulti Sains Sesi 2018/2019
    29 Mar 2018 - 28 Mar 2019 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli Tracker Committee Alumni Fakulti Sains
    02 Mar 2018 - 01 Mar 2019 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • AJK Alumni Fakulti Sains
    01 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Penyelaras Buku Panduan Institut Sains Biologi, Fakulti Sains Sesi 2017/2018
    05 Jun 2017 - 04 Jun 2018 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • AJK Ijazah Tinggi
    11 May 2017 - 01 May 2018 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • AJK Penilaian Spesifikasi dan Harga Perolehan Bekalan/Perkhidmatan
    30 Nov 2017 - 10 Feb 2018 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Promosi Program Fakulti Sains
    01 Oct 2015 - 31 Dec 2017 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Penyelaras Buku Panduan Fakulti Sains
    14 Oct 2016 - 13 Oct 2017 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Penyelaras Kursus GXEX1417/GIG1001
    15 Apr 2016 - 30 Jun 2017 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • SILVER AWARD
    MATRADE, 2021 (International)
  • Judge at Biological Sciences Graduate Congress 2018
    Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, 2018 (International)
  • Sijil Penghargaan sebagai Pempamer di Pameran Sains sempena Minggu Sains dan Matematik di SMK Jenjarom, Jenjarom, Selangor
    SMK Jenjarom, Jenjarom, Selangor, 2017 (Community)
  • First place of Best Oral Presentation for the Computer Science and Information Technology category at The 12th International Symposium in Science and Technology
    Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, 2017 (International)
  • 2nd Prize Poster Presentation. Theme: Bioinformatics and Biotechnology. The 15th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress 2010. 15th - 17th December 2010. Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science
    University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, 2010 (International)
  • Silver Award - BIO Innovation Awards 2009, BioMalaysia 2009, 17th November 2009, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. A Content Based Image Retrieval (CBIR) for Monogenean Taxonomy An Approach using Data Mining. Arpah A., Sarinder K. K. S., and L. H. S. Lim.
    Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation, BiotechCorp, 2009 (National)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
  1. Abu, A., Ngo, C. G., Abu-Hassan, N. I. A., & Othman, S. A. (2019). Automated craniofacial landmarks detection on 3D image using geometry characteristics information. BMC Bioinformatics, 19(548), 65 - 80
  2. Mohamad-Matrol A. A., Chang, S.W., & Abu A. (2018). Plant data visualisation using network graphs. PeerJ 6:e5579; DOI 10.7717/peerj.5579
  3. Murat et al. (2017), Automated classification of tropical shrub species: a hybrid of leaf shape and machine learning approach. PeerJ 5:e3792; DOI 10.7717/peerj.3792
  4. Arpah Abu, Lee Kien Leow, Rosli Ramli, Hasmahzaiti Omar. 2016. Classification of Suncus murinus species complex (Soricidae: Crocidurinae) in Peninsular Malaysia using Image Analysis and Machine Learning Approaches. BMC Bioinformatics Volume 17 Suppl X, S2
  5. Arpah Abu, L. H. S. Lim, Amandeep S. Sidhu & Sarinder K. Dhillon. 2013. Biodiversity image retrieval framework for monogeneans. Systematics and Biodiversity 11(1):19-33
  6. Arpah Abu, LHS Lim, Amandeep S. Sidhu and Sarinder K. Dhillon. 2013. Semantic Representation of Monogenean Haptoral Bar Image Annotation. BMC Bioinformatics, 14(48)
Scopus
  1. Zainudin R.A., Sabri S., Salleh A.B., Abu A., Khairuddin R.F.R., Oslan S.N. (2023). In silico identification of prospective virulence factors associated with candidiasis in Meyerozyma guilliermondii strain SO from genome dataset, Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics. 24(1). doi:10.1186/s43042-023-00384-3
Article in Proceeding
  1. Alfred S., Arpah A., L. H. S. Lim, and Sarinder K. K. S. Semantic technology: An efficient approach to Monogenean information retrieval. Proceeding of International Conference on Computer and Network Technology. 23- 24 April 2010. Bangkok, Thailand. 478- 481, Bangkok, Thailand, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi:10.1109/ICCNT.2010.127
  2. Arpah A., Sarinder K. K. S.and L. H. S. Lim, 2010. A Database Management System (DBMS) for Monogenean Taxonomy. Proceedings of 2010 International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology. In Saji Baby & Parvinder Singh Sandhu (Eds.) (2010), 23- 24 April 2010. Bangkok, Thailand. 261-265, Research Publishing Services. doi:10.3850/978-981-08-5716-5_T103
  3. Arpah, A., Alfred, S., Lim, L. H. S., and Sarinder K. K. S. (2010). Monogenean Image Data Mining using Taxonomy Ontology. Proceedings of 2010 International Conference on Networking and Information Technology (ICNIT 2010). In S. Thatcher & X. Yi (Eds.) (2010), 11- 12 June 2010. 478-481, Manila, Philippines, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi:10.1109/ICNIT.2010.5508467
Other Publications
  1. Abu, A., Mohamad-Matrol, A. A., Yong, K. T. (2018). An Informatics Resource of Plant Morphology Ontology Plant Ontology University of Malaya (POUM). In Book of Abstracts of the 9th International Conference on Computational Systems-Biology and Bioinformatics (CSBio 2018), (pp. 45-480). Bangkok, Thailand: King Mongkut s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand. - Extended Abstract
  2. Arpah, A., Lim, L. H. S., & Sarinder, K. K. S. (2010, 15th - 17th December). An Online Semantic-Based Monogenean Taxonomy (Image database). Paper presented at the The 15th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress (15th BSGC), University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia. - Extended Abstract
  3. Arpah A., Sarinder K. K. S., and L. H. S. Lim. 2009. A Database Management System (DBMS) for Monogenean Taxonomy. The 14th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress. December 10th - 12th, 2009, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. - Extended Abstract
  4. Arpah, A., Sarinder K. K. S., Lim L. H. S., 2008. A Content Based Image Retrieval (CBIR) for Monogenean Taxonomy. The 13th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress. December 15th - 17th 2008, National University of Singapore. - Extended Abstract

PAPER PRESENTED

ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Semantic Representation of Plant Data, International Congress on Science & Technology 2017, UniSE International (International) (08 Dec 2017 - 11 Dec 2017)
  2. Automated Shrews Classification and Identification System, INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2017, Universiti Sains Malaysia (International) (14 Aug 2017 - 16 Aug 2017)
  3. Classification of Suncus murinus species complex (Soricidae: Crocidurinae) in Peninsular Malaysia using Image Analysis and Machine Learning Approaches, 15th International Conference on Bioinformatics (InCoB2016), Asia Pacific Bioinformatics Network Limited (International) (21 Sep 2016 - 23 Sep 2016)
  4. Monogenean Image Data Mining using Taxonomy Ontology, 2010 International Conference on Networking and Information Technology (ICNIT 2010), The International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology (IACSIT) and IEEE, Manila, Philippine (International) (11 Jun 2010 - 12 Jun 2010)
  5. A Database Management System (DBMS) for Monogenean Taxonomy, The 14th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress (14th BSGC), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand (International) (10 Dec 2009 - 12 Dec 2009)
  6. A Content Based Image Retrieval (CBIR) for Monogenean Parasite Specimens Catalogue, The 13th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress (13th BSGC), National University of Singapore, Singapore (International) (15 Dec 2008 - 17 Dec 2008)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Automated classification and identification system of shrews in Peninsular Malaysia using image analysis and artificial neural network approaches, International Conference of the 50th Anniversary of Ulu Gombak Field Studies Centre (ICFSC2016), Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Zoological and Ecological Research Network, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (International) (24 Oct 2016 - 25 Oct 2016)
  2. An Online Semantic-Based Monogenean Taxonomy (Image database), The 15th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress (15th BSGC), University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia (International) (15 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2012)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2018) Evaluator at Biosymposium 2018 , (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2018) Reviewer for Database Journal (Oxford University Press) , (Reviewer)
  3. (2018) Reviewer for Food Research Journal , (Reviewer)
  4. (2016) Assessor for Biohealth Program (Poster presentation) during Biosymposium 2016, (Assessor)
  5. (2015) Penilai Permohonan Peruntukan Penyelidikan Pascasiswazah (PPP) , (Reviewer)
  6. (2014) AhliJawatankuasa Penilai (Penilai Luar) Hari Poster Sains Biokesihatan kali ke-9, (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2014) Reviewer for Borneo Journal of Resource Science and Technology (BJRST), (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2016) Advisor for 21st Biological Sciences Graduate Congress 2016, University of Malaya, National University of Singapore and Chulallongkorn University
  2. (2014) The 4th International Symposium on Asian Vertebrate Species Diversity, University of Malaya and Japan Society for Promotion of Science & the Kyoto University Museum, Kyoto University, Japan
  3. (2014) Co-Advisor for 23rd Biological Sciences Graduate Congress 2018, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand; National University of Singapore, Singapore; University of Malaya, Malaysia

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2017) Bio-ecological studies of Malaysian Odonates and an integrated taxonomic study on the genus Rhinocypha, NOORHIDAYAH BINTI MAMAT
Master
  1. (2018) DISTRIBUTION, MORPHOLOGY AND BEHAVIOURAL COMPARISONS IN THE SELECTED SPIDER GENUS NEPHILA LEACH, 1815, KOH WENYUH
  2. (2017) Automated plant species recognition using leaf shapes, MIRAEMILIANA BINTI MURAT
  3. (2017) A Knowledge based framework to infer, visualise and analyse plant species data, AFRINA ADLYNA MOHAMAD MATROL
  4. (2014) Promoter Prediction System fr Recombinant Lipase Expression in Pichia Pastoris, Mayaki Fatima Gogo (M0100103)
  5. (2014) Automated Landmarks Detection on 3D Human Facial Image, Ngo Chee Guan
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2014) SHEB3186 - Research Project in Bioinformatics
  2. (2013) SHEB3186 - Research Project in Bioinformatics

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2014) SHGS6218 - Programming in Bioinformatics
  2. (2014) SHGS6220 - Application of Programming in Bioinformatics
  3. (2013) SHGS6218 - Programming in Bioinformatics
  4. (2011) SHGS6411 - System Biology
Bachelor
  1. (2014) SHEB3302 - Image and Graphics Processing in Biology
  2. (2014) SHEB3303 - Multimedia Authoring
  3. (2014) SHEB3317 - Anthology of Programming Languages
  4. (2014) SHEB3318 - Computer Programming Ii
  5. (2013) SHEB3302 - Image and Graphics Processing in Biology
  6. (2013) SHEB3303 - Multimedia Authoring
  7. (2013) SHEB3317 - Anthology of Programming Languages
  8. (2013) SHEB3318 - Computer Programming Ii
  9. (2013) SHEB3386 - Current Topics in Bioinformatics
  10. (2011) SHES2301 - Computering Network
  11. (2011) SHES3386 - Special Biounformatic Topic
  12. (2010) SHES3317 - Anthology of Programming Languages I
  13. (2010) SHES3386 - Special Bioinformatic Topic
  14. (2009) SHES2300 - Computer Operating Systems
  15. (2009) SHES2403 - Database Structure and Design
  16. (2008) SHES2301 - Computering Network
  17. (2008) SHES2403 - Database Structure and Design
  18. (2008) SHES3317 - Anthology of Programming Languages I

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Green Volunteer - Kl 2017 29th Sea Games, (19 Aug 2017 - 30 Aug 2017)
  • Social Engagement UMCARES 2016: Biochar for Sustainable Agriculture and Environment Project –Isb Lecturers and Kampung Seri Cheeding, Banting, (04 Apr 2017 - 04 Apr 2017)
  • Khidmat Masyarakat Bersama Pertubuhan Kebajikan Ehsan Ash- Shakur (Pekeas) Bandar Tasik Puteri, 48020 Rawang, Selangor, (01 Feb 2017 - 30 Apr 2017)
  • Organizing Committee for The International Conference of The 50th Anniversary of Ulu Gombak Field Studies Centre (Icfsc2016), (24 Oct 2016 - 25 Oct 2016)
  • Urusetia Untuk Bengkel Biochar Untuk Kelestarian Pertanian dan Alam Sekitar Bersempena Program Jalinan Masyarakat UMCARES 2016, University Malaya - Kg. Seri Cheeding, (01 Sep 2016 - 01 Oct 2016)
  • Organizing Committee for Biosymposium 2016, (20 May 2016 - 20 May 2016)
  • Program Jalinan Masyarakat Bersama Mahasiswa Bioinformatik Di Rumah Kasih Nurul Hasanah, Ampang Selangor, (09 Apr 2016 - 10 Apr 2016)
  • Program Jalinan Masyarakat Bersama Mahasiswa Bioinformatik Di Rumah Amal Limpahan Kasih, Puchong Selangor, (19 Apr 2015 - 10 May 2015)