Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS

ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. CHANDRAN A/L SOMASUNDRAM

  • Associate Professor

  • Institute of Biological Sciences
    Faculty of Science
  •    79674382
  •   chandran@um.edu.my

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
(Role),(Level),(Duration)
  • Academic Advisor, Faculty, 08/09/2021 to present
  • Committee Member for ISB Higher Degree (JKIT ISB), Faculty, 02/05/2020 to 01/05/2022
  • Committee Member Faculty of Science Alumni Committee, Faculty, 06/03/2020 to 05/03/2022
  • Coordinator and Coach, UM English Debating Team, University Malaya, 01/01/2021 to 31/12/2021
  • Academic Advisor, Faculty, 09/10/2020 to 09/07/2021
  • HEAD COACH, University Malaya, 01/01/2020 to 31/12/2021
  • Chairman of Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), University Malaya, 01/04/2019 to 31/03/2021
  • Committee Member for ISB Higher Degree (JKIT ISB), Faculty, 26/04/2018 to 01/05/2020
  • Supervisor for Industrial Training, Faculty, 29/10/2019 to 13/12/2019
  • Member of Centre for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture (CEBAR), University Malaya, 02/01/2019 to 31/12/2019
  • HEAD COACH, University Malaya, 01/01/2019 to 31/12/2019
  • Academic Advisor, Faculty, 12/09/2018 to 30/06/2019
  • Member of Centre for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture (CEBAR), University Malaya, 02/01/2018 to 02/01/2019
  • Chairman Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), University Malaya, 01/03/2017 to 30/11/2019
  • Executive Adviser Malaysian Institute of Debate and Public Speaking (MIDP), National, 15/08/2016 to 30/06/2019
  • Member of UM Strategic Academic Plan (2015-2020) Committee, University Malaya, 27/01/2015 to 31/12/2019
  • Supervisor for Industrial Training, Faculty, 27/07/2018 to 27/08/2018
  • HEAD COACH, University Malaya, 01/01/2018 to 31/12/2018
  • HEAD COACH, University Malaya, 01/01/2017 to 31/12/2017
  • HEAD COACH, University Malaya, 27/12/2016 to 04/01/2017
  • Committee Member of Agricultural Science Degree Programs ( Biotech Crops ), University Malaya, 01/12/2015 to 30/11/2017
  • Committee Member for ISB Higher Degree (JKIT ISB), Faculty, 11/09/2015 to 01/05/2017
  • Chairman for Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), University Malaya, 01/04/2015 to 31/03/2017
  • HEAD COACH, University Malaya, 08/11/2016 to 21/11/2016
  • HEAD COACH, University Malaya, 04/06/2015 to 12/06/2015
  • Head of the Postharvest Group, CEBAR, University Malaya, 15/04/2013 to 14/04/2015
  • Head of Unit, UNIVERSITI MALAYA, 07/04/2014 to 01/12/2014
  • Deputy Director, UNIVERSITI MALAYA, 15/04/2013 to 01/04/2014
  • Chairman of Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), University Malaya, 01/05/2014 to 31/10/2014
  • HEAD COACH, University Malaya, 27/12/2013 to 04/01/2014
  • Committee Member, Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), University Malaya, 01/11/2013 to 31/10/2014
  • Member of the Higher Degree Committee (JKIT), Faculty, 16/02/2011 to 15/02/2014
  • Committee Member, Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), University Malaya, 01/11/2012 to 31/10/2013
  • College Treasurer, UNIVERSITI MALAYA, 01/01/2012 to 31/12/2012
  • Residential Fellow, 9th College, University Malaya, 01/01/2012 to 31/12/2012
  • Committee Member, Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), University Malaya, 01/11/2011 to 31/10/2012
  • College Treasurer, UNIVERSITI MALAYA, 01/01/2011 to 31/12/2011
  • Residential Fellow, 9th College, University Malaya, 01/01/2011 to 31/12/2011
  • Member of the Quotation Committee, 9th Residential College, University Malaya, 01/12/2010 to 30/11/2011
  • Member of the Health and Safety Committee, 9th Residential College, University Malaya, 01/12/2010 to 30/11/2011
  • Member of the Tender Committee, 9th Residential College, University Malaya, 01/12/2010 to 30/11/2011
  • Coordinator for Postgraduate Seminar for Biotechnology Program, Faculty, 27/07/2010 to 26/07/2011
  • SUPERVISOR, Faculty, 03/05/2010 to 09/07/2010
  • Residential Fellow, 9th College, University Malaya, 01/01/2010 to 31/12/2010
  • COLLEGE TREASURER, University Malaya, 01/01/2010 to 31/12/2010
  • Auditor, University Malaya, 21/05/2008 to 31/12/2010
  • Committee Member, Marketing of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programme 2009, Faculty, 01/01/2009 to 31/12/2009
  • Residential Fellow, 9th College, University Malaya, 01/01/2009 to 31/12/2009
  • COLLEGE TREASURER, University Malaya, 01/01/2009 to 31/12/2009
  • COORDINATOR, Faculty, 12/05/2008 to 11/05/2009
  • COLLEGE TREASURER, University Malaya, 01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
  • Residential Fellow, 9th College, University Malaya, 01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
  • Residential Fellow, 9th College, University Malaya, 01/01/2007 to 31/12/2007
  • COLLEGE TREASURER, University Malaya, 01/01/2007 to 31/12/2007
  • Residential Fellow, 9th College, University Malaya, 02/02/2006 to 01/02/2007
  • Internal Auditor, Faculty, 25/05/2006 to 31/12/2006
  • COLLEGE TREASURER, University Malaya, 21/04/2006 to 31/12/2006
  • Residential Fellow, 7th Residential College, University Malaya, 01/01/2004 to 01/01/2005
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Field),(Institution),(Year)
  • PHD(UM)(2005), BIOTECHNOLOGY(BIOTEKNOLOGI), UNIVERSITI MALAYA (UM)
  • MSC(UM)(1998), BIOCHEMISTRY & PHYSIOLOGY(BIOCHEMISTRY & PHYSIOLOGY), UNIVERSITI MALAYA (UM)
  • Certificate, BIOTECHNOLOGY(New Techniques in Biotechnology), UNIVERSITY OF TSUKUBA
  • BSC(HONS)(UM)(1994), BOTANY(BOTANI), UNIVERSITI MALAYA (UM)
MEMBERSHIPS
(Organisation),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • International Journal of Bio-resource and Stress Management (IJBSM), Editorial Board, 2020 to 2022 (International)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA IJAZAH TINGGI (JKIT), INSTITUT SAINS BIOLOGI, Member, 2021 to 2022 (University)
  • English-Speaking Union of Malaysia, Member, Since 2016 (National)
  • JK Alumni Fakulti Sains, Member, 2021 to 2022 (University)
  • JAWATANKUASA PENYARINGAN KERTAS SOALAN PEPERIKSAAN DAN SKEMA JAWAPAN (JKP) , Member, 2021 to 2021 (University)
  • STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR CEBAR STRATEGIC PLANNING (CSP) 2021 2025, Member, 2021 to 2021 (University)
  • Ordinary member, Member, 2021 to 2021 (International)
  • Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Keinstitusian Biokeselamatan (IBC), President/ Chief, 2021 to 2021 (University)
  • Chairman of Social Committee , Committee Member, 2021 to 2021 (National)
  • Ahli Task Force 6: TnL delivery. UM Transformation Plan , Member, 2021 to 2021 (University)
  • Malaysian Society of Plant Physiology (MSPP), Member, 2012 to 2021 (National)
  • Asian Food Security Association (AFSA), Active Member, 2018 to 2020 (International)
  • Malaysian Universities Debate Council (MADUM), Committee Member, 2015 to 2020 (National)
  • International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS), Active Member, 2013 to 2020 (International)
  • Malaysian Society of Plant Physiology (MSPP), Active Member, 2012 to 2020 (National)
  • Malaysian Institute for Debate and Public Speaking, Expert Panel Member, 2016 to 2018 (National)
  • Institute Of Food Technologies, Member, 2015 to 2018 (International)
SPECIALIZATION
(Area)
Area of Expertise
  • POST HARVEST TECHNOLOGY
  • POST HARVEST PHYSIOLOGY (Postharvest techniques; Postharvest Handling; Packaging)
  • COUNSELLING, WELFARE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES (Community Engagement; Postharvest Techniques; Good Agricultural Practices)
  • FOOD ANALYSIS (Food Safety; Food Biotechnology; Food Processing)
  • Natural Products (Antioxidant Assay; PR Proteins; ROS and RNS Enzyme)
  • PERSUASION (Debates; Public Speaking)
    • TEACHING
    (Course Title),(Level of Study),(Institution),(Academic Session)
    Teaching
  • SIO2006 - Oral Communication and Scientific Writing, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2017/2018 - 2 )
  • SHET3102 - Basic Bioinformatics, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2015/2016 - 2 )
  • SHET3102 - Basic Bioinformatics, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2014/2015 - 1 )
  • SHET3310 - Postharvest Physiology and Biotechnology, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2018/2019 - 3 )
  • SHET2102 - Plant Biotechnology, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2015/2016 - 2 )
  • SIO2008 - Basic Bioinformatics, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2019/2020 - 2 )
  • SIO2006 - Oral Communication and Scientific Writing, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2019/2020 - 1 )
  • SIO2010 - Post-Harvest Process Engineering and Technology, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2019/2020 - 1 )
  • SIO3013 - Bioproduct Business and Supply Chain, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2019/2020 - 1 )
  • VQC7010 - Professional Practice in Strength & Conditioning, Post Graduate, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2019/2020 - 1 )
  • SIO3013 - BIOPRODUCT BUSINESS AND SUPPLY CHAIN, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2020/2021 - 1 )
  • VQC7010 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING, Post Graduate, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2020/2021 - 1 )
  • SHET2110 - Scientific Communication and Writing, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2016/2017 - 2 )
  • SIO2006 - Oral Communication and Scientific Writing, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2018/2019 - 1 )
  • SIO3013 - Bioproduct Business and Supply Chain, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2018/2019 - 1 )
  • VQC7010 - Professional Practice in Strength & Conditioning, Post Graduate, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2018/2019 - 1 )
  • SHET3310 - Postharvest Physiology and Biotechnology, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2016/2017 - 1 )
  • SHET3102 - Basic Bioinformatics, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2016/2017 - 2 )
  • SIO2008 - Basic Bioinformatics, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2018/2019 - 2 )
  • SHET3102 - Basic Bioinformatics, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2016/2017 - 1 )
  • SHET3102 - Basic Bioinformatics, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2015/2016 - 1 )
  • SIO2010 - Post-Harvest Process Engineering and Technology, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2018/2019 - 1 )
  • SHET2110 - Scientific Communication and Writing, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2015/2016 - 1 )
  • SHES3323 - Postharvest Physiology and Biotechnology, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2010/2011 - 1 )
  • SHET2110 - Scientific Communication and Writing, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2014/2015 - 2 )
  • SHES2124 - Scientific Communication and Writing, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2010/2011 - 1 )
  • SHET2110 - Scientific Communication and Writing, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2012/2013 - 1 )
  • SHET3102 - Basic Bioinformatics, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2012/2013 - 1 )
  • SHES2124 - Scientific Communication and Writing, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2009/2010 - 2 )
  • SHES3123 - Basic Bioinformatics, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2012/2013 - 2 )
  • SHET2102 - Plant Biotechnology, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2012/2013 - 2 )
  • SHET2110 - Scientific Communication and Writing, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2012/2013 - 2 )
  • SHES3123 - Basic Bioinformatics, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2010/2011 - 2 )
  • SHES2124 - Scientific Communication and Writing, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2008/2009 - 1 )
  • SHES2123 - Fundamentals of Biotechnological Techniques, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2007/2008 - 2 )
  • SHES3123 - Basic Bioinformatics, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2008/2009 - 1 )
  • SHED3104 - Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2012/2013 - 2 )
  • SHES3128 - Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2013/2014 - 1 )
  • SHES2124 - Scientific Communication and Writing, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2013/2014 - 2 )
  • SHET3102 - Basic Bioinformatics, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2013/2014 - 2 )
  • SHET3310 - Postharvest Physiology and Biotechnology, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2012/2013 - 1 )
  • SIO2010 - POST-HARVEST PROCESS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2020/2021 - 1 )
  • SHES3323 - Postharvest Physiology and Biotechnology, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2011/2012 - 2 )
  • SHES3128 - Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2011/2012 - 1 )
  • SHES3323 - Postharvest Physiology and Biotechnology, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2012/2013 - 1 )
  • SHES3123 - Basic Bioinformatics, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2011/2012 - 2 )
  • SHET3310 - Postharvest Physiology and Biotechnology, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2014/2015 - 1 )
  • SHES3123 - Basic Bioinformatics, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2010/2011 - 1 )
  • SHES3322 - Animal and Plant Genetic Engineering, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2010/2011 - 2 )
  • SHES3128 - Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2010/2011 - 1 )
  • SHED3104 - Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2013/2014 - 1 )
  • SHES2121 - Plant Biotechnology, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2010/2011 - 2 )
  • SHES3123 - Basic Bioinformatics, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2009/2010 - 1 )
  • SHET2110 - Scientific Communication and Writing, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2013/2014 - 2 )
  • SHES3128 - Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2009/2010 - 1 )
  • SHES3323 - Postharvest Physiology and Biotechnology, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2009/2010 - 1 )
  • SHES2121 - Plant Biotechnology, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2012/2013 - 2 )
  • SHES3123 - Basic Bioinformatics, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2009/2010 - 2 )
  • SHES2124 - Scientific Communication and Writing, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2009/2010 - 1 )
  • SHES2121 - Plant Biotechnology, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2009/2010 - 1 )
  • SHES3128 - Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2008/2009 - 1 )
  • SHES3123 - Basic Bioinformatics, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2012/2013 - 1 )
  • SHES2124 - Scientific Communication and Writing, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2008/2009 - 2 )
  • SHES3123 - Basic Bioinformatics, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2008/2009 - 2 )
  • SHES2121 - Plant Biotechnology, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2008/2009 - 1 )
  • SHES3323 - Postharvest Physiology and Biotechnology, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2008/2009 - 1 )
  • SHES2124 - Scientific Communication and Writing, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2007/2008 - 1 )
  • SHES3128 - Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2012/2013 - 2 )
  • SHES3323 - Postharvest Physiology and Biotechnology, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2007/2008 - 1 )
  • SHES2124 - Scientific Communication and Writing, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2007/2008 - 2 )
  • SIO2006 - ORAL COMMUNICATION AND SCIENTIFIC WRITING, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2020/2021 - 1 )
  • SHES1305 - Introductory Biotechnology, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2007/2008 - 1 )
    • Teaching Activity
  • SIO2008 - BASIC NIOINFORMATICS, Bachelor/First Degree, University Malaya (2021)
  • SIO3013 - BIOPRODUCT BUSINESS AND SUPPLY CHAIN, Bachelor/First Degree, University Malaya (2021)
  • SIO2006 - ORAL COMMUNICATION AND SCIENTIFIC WRITING, Bachelor/First Degree, University Malaya (2021)
  • SHET3310 - POSTHARVEST PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, Bachelor/First Degree, University Malaya (2021)
  • SIO2010 - POST-HARVEST PROCESS ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, Bachelor/First Degree, University Malaya (2021)
  • VQC7010 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING, Master, University Malaya (2021)
    • PUBLICATIONS
    (Title of publication in APA style)
    WoS
    2022
    • Rajendram, A; Mostaffa, NH; Dumin, W; Oke, MA; Simarani, K; Somasundram, C; Razali, Z; Rejab, NA; Al-Idrus, A (2022). Dual activity of Meloidogyne incognita-regulated Musa acuminata Pathogenesis-related-10 (MaPR-10) gene, GENE. 809(), . doi:10.1016/j.gene.2021.146041
    2021
    • Fang, L. S., Ramarao, K. D. R., Razali, Z., & Somasundram, C. (2021). Effects of Four Different Washing Agents on Microbial Load, Biochemical Properties, Heavy Metals and Pesticides Residues in Sweet Potato Leaves (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam). Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 48(4), 969-978.
    • Fung, S. M., Razali, Z., & Somasundram, C. (2021). Involvement of Phenolic Compounds and Their Composition in the Defense Response of Fusarium oxysporum infected Berangan Banana Plants. Sains Malaysiana, 50(1), 23-33. doi: 10.17576/jsm-2021-5001-03
    • Ramarao, KDR; Razali, Z; Somasundram, C (2021). Mathematical models to describe the drying process of Moringa oleifera leaves in a convective-air dryer, CZECH JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCES. 39(6), 444-451. doi:10.17221/257/2020-CJFS
    • Razali, Z., Somasundram, C., Nurulain, S. Z., Kunasekaran, W., & Alias, M. R. (2021). Postharvest Quality of Cherry Tomatoes Coated with Mucilage from Dragon Fruit and Irradiated with UV-C. Polymers, 13(17), 13. doi: 10.3390/polym13172919
    2019
    • Ming, F. S., Razali, Z., Somasundram, C. (2019). Reactive Oxygen Species Scavenging Enzyme Activities in Berangan Banana Plant Infected by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense. Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 46(6), 1084-1095.
    Refereed Journals
    2021
    • Fung Shi Ming, Zuliana Razali and Chandran Somasundram (2020) Involvement of Phenolic Compounds and Their Composition in the Defense Response of Fusarium oxysporum Infected Berangan Banana Plants. Sains Malaysiana (WoS)
    • Lim SF, Kivaandra DRR, Razali Z, and Chandran S (2020) Effects of four different washing agents on Microbial Load and Biochemical Properties of Sweet potato leaves (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam). CMJS (WoS)
    2020
    • Tiong, C.Y., Dorcas, F.S.M., Matthew, R.A., Chandran. S., Zuliana, R. (2020). Effects of Ultrasonic Treatment on Disease Resistance, Antioxidant Content and Antioxidant Changes (Reactive Oxygen Species) In Chokanan Mango. Mitteilungen Klosterneuburg, 70(9) (WoS)
    2019
    • Fung Shi Ming, Zuliana Razali and Chandran Somasundram (2019) Reactive Oxygen Species Scavenging Enzyme Activities in Berangan Banana Plant Infected by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense, Chiang Mai J. Sci. 2019; 46(6): 1084-1095 (WoS)
    2017
    • Dominic Soloman George, Kelvin Kiran Anthony, Vicknesha Santhirasegaram, Nadiah Mohd Saruan, Hasvinder Kaur, Zuliana Razali, Chandran Somasundram. (2017) Effects of two different water sources used for irrigation on the soil geochemical properties and the quality of the Lohan guava (Psidium guajava L. Lohan). Water Science and Technology., 75 (10):2465-2574 (WoS)
    • Kelvin Kiran Anthony,Dominic Soloman George Hasvinder Kaur Baldev Singh, Vicknesha Santhirasegaram, Fung Shi Ming, Zuliana Razali, Chandran Somasundram. (2017).ROS activity and antioxidant properties of Fusarium infected bananas. Journal of Phytopathology, 165 (4):213-222 (WoS)
    2016
    • Vicknesha Santhirasegaram, Dominic Soloman George, Kelvin Kiran Anthony, Hasvinder Kaur Baldev Singh, Avinash Sagran, Nadiah Mohd Saruan, Natasha Liyana Ahmad Azhari, Cheng Chew Weng, Zuliana Razali, Chandran Somasundram. (2016). Effects of soybean processing and packaging on the quality of commonly consumed local delicacy tempe. Journal of Food Quality. (WoS)
    • George, D. S., Razali, Z., Santhirasegaram, V., Somasundram, C. 2016. Effect of postharvest ultraviolet-C treatment on the proteome changes in fresh cut mango (Mangifera indica L. cv. Chokanan). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture (WoS)
    • George, D. S., Razali, Z., Somasundram, C. 2016. Physiochemical Changes during Growth and Development of Pineapple (Ananas comosus L. Merr. cv. Sarawak). Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology (WoS)
    • Chandran Somasundram, Zuliana Razali and Vicknesha Santhirasegaram. (2016). A Review on Organic Food Production in Malaysia. Horticulturae, 2 (12). 1-5 (SCOPUS)
    2015
    • Santhirasegaram, V., Razali, Z., George, D. S., & Somasundram, C. (2015). Effects of Thermal and Non-thermal Processing on Phenolic Compounds, Antioxidant Activity and Sensory Attributes of Chokanan Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Juice. Food and Bioprocess Technology, 8(11), 2256 2267 (WoS)
    • Dominic Soloman George, Zuliana Razali, Vicknesha Santhirasagaram, Chandran Somasundram,.2015. Effects of Ultraviolet Light (UV-C) and Heat Treatment on The Quality of Fresh-Cut Chokanan Mango and Josephine Pineapple. Journal of Food Science 80(2):426-434 (WoS)
    • Vicknesha Santhirasegaram, Zuliana Razali, Dominic Soloman George, Chandran Somasundram (2015). Comparison of UV-C treatment and thermal pasteurization on quality of Chokanan mango (Mangifera indica L.) juice. Food and Bioproducts Processing 94: 313-321 (WoS)
    • Mohd Saruan, N., Sagran, A., Fadzil, K. S., Razali, Z., Ow Phui San, R., & Somasundram, C. (2015). Connecting learners: The role of biotechnology programme in preparing students for the industry. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 43(6), 460 467 (WoS)
    • Anthony, K.K., George, D.S., Razali , Z. and Somasundram, C. (2015). Enzymatic Activity of Pathogenesis-Related (Pr) Proteins of Five Local Banana Cultivars During Ripening. Acta Hortic. 1088, 349-354 (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    • Santhirasegaram, V., Razali , Z. and Somasundram, C. (2015). Physicochemical, Nutritional, Microbial, and Sensory Analysis of Thermal and Non-Thermal Processed 'Chokanan' Mango (Mangifera Indica L.) Juice. Acta Hortic. 1088, 573-577 (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    • Somasundram, C., Sagran, A., Razali, Z. and San, R.O.P. (2015). From Low Technology to Biotechnology: Practical Solutions to Indigenous Communities' Postharvest Needs. Acta Hortic. 1088, 273-276 (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    • Sagran, A., Saruan, N.M., Ow, R., Firdaus , A.S. and Somasundram, C. (2015). Efficacy of Packaging and Storage Conditions in Mitigating Physiological Changes And Extending Shelf Life of Nangka and Abu Bananas. Acta Hortic. 1088, 119-124 (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    2014
    • Vicknesha Santhirasegaram, Zuliana Razali, Chandran Somasundram (2014). Effects of sonication and ultraviolet-c treatment as a hurdle concept on quality attributes of Chokanan mango (Mangifera indica L.) juice. Food Science and Technology International. 21(3): 232-41 (WoS)
    • Hue, S., Boyce, A. N. , & Somasundram, C. (2014). Extraction from Agricultural Waste, Ipomoea batatas L. Lam Leaves as a Cheap Source of Natural Dye. International Journal of Environmental Bioremediation & Biodegradation, 2(1), 1-4. (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    2013
    • Goh, W.L., Chandran, S. Franklin, D.C., Isagi, Y., Koshy, K.C., Sungkaew, S., Yang, H.Q., Xia N.H. & Wong, K.M. 2013. Multi-gene region phylogenetic analyses suggest reticulate evolution and a clade of Australian origin among paleotropical woody bamboos (Poaceae: Bambusoideae: Bambuseae). Plant Systematics and Evolution 299(1):239-257. (WoS)
    • Santhirasegaram, V., Razali, Z., & Somasundram, C. (2013). Effects of thermal treatment and sonication on quality attributes of Chokanan mango (Mangifera indica L.) juice. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 20(5), 1276 1282. (WoS)
    • Razali, Z., Boyce, A. N., Nair, H., & Chandran, S. (2013). Cell wall enzymes and changes in sugar content in pollinated orchids treated with ethylene inhibitors and sugars. Scientia Horticulturae, 159, 143 151 (WoS)
    • Chandran, S. (2013). Quality and Safety of Agri-Foods in Malaysia. Acta Hortic. 989: 245-252 (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    2012
    • Rebecca OPS, Boyce AN and Chandran S (2012). Isolation and Identification of Myo-Inositol Crystals from Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus). Molecules 17(4): 4583 - 4594 (WoS)
    • Zhang Xin Loo & Somasundram Chandran (2012) Extraction of Genomic DNA from roots and leaves of Hylocereus undatus, Israel Journal of Plant Sciences, 60:3, 345-348, (WoS)
    • Kunasekaran, W., Boyce , A.N. and Chandran , S. (2012). Cell Wall Degrading Enzyme Activities During Ripening in 'Nangka' (AAB) Bananas. Acta Hortic. 943, 103-110 (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    • Loo, Z.X., Daniel, L.K.P. and Chandran, S. (2012). Bacteriophage Lambda Genomic Library Construction of Hylocereus polyrhizus and Hylocereus undatus. Acta Hortic. 943, 65-71 (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    • Hue, S.M., Chandran, S. and Boyce, A.N. (2012). Variations of Leaf and Storage Roots Morphology in Ipomoea Batatas L. (Sweet Potato) Cultivars. Acta Hortic. 943, 73-79 (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    • Hue SM, Boyce AN and Chandran S (2012). Antioxidant activity, phenolic and flavonoid contents in the leaves of different varieties of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas).AJCS 6(3):375-380 (SCOPUS)
    2011
    • Tehrani, M., Chandran, S., Hossain, A.S., & Nasrulhaq-Boyce, A. (2011). Postharvest physico-chemical and mechanical changes in jambu air (Syzygium aqueum Alston) fruits. Australian Journal of Crop Science, 5, 32-38. (WoS)
    • Hue, S., Boyce, A.B., & Somasundram, C (2011). Influence of growth stage and variety on the pigment levels in Ipomoea batatas (sweet potato) leaves. Afr. J. Agric. Res. Vol. 6(10): 2379-2385 (WoS)
    • Goh WL,Chandran S, Kamiya K and Wong KM (2011). A natural hybrid between Dendrocalamus pendulus and Gigantochloa scortechinii (Poaceae: Bambusoideae: Bambuseae) in Peninsular Malaysia. Gardens' Bulletin Singapore 62 (2): 223-238 (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    • Kunasekaran, W., Boyce, A., & Somasundram, C. (2011). Cloning and Characterisation of ACC Oxidase Gene from Mas (AA) Banana. Malaysian Journal Of Science, 30(1), 45-50. (SCOPUS)
    2010
    • Goh, W. L., Chandran, S., Lin, R.-S., Xia, N.-H., & Wong, K. M. (2010). Phylogenetic relationships among Southeast Asian climbing bamboos (Poaceae: Bambusoideae) and the Bambusa complex. Biochemical Systematics and Ecology, 38(4), 764 773 (WoS)
    • Razali, Z., Yip, Y.K., Nair, H., Boyce, A.N., & Chandran, S. (2010). Effects of sugars and amino-oxyacetic acid on the longevity of pollinated Dendrobium Pompadour flowers.Indian J.Hort. 67(2): 230-233 (WoS)
    • Kit, Y. S., & Chandran, S. (2010). A simple, rapid and efficient method of isolating DNA from Chokanan mango (Mangifera indica L.). African Journal of Biotechnology, 9(36):5805-5808 (WoS)
    • A. B. M. S. Hossain, A. N. Boyce, A. Salleh and S. Chandran (2010) Impacts of alcohol type, ratio and stirring time on the biodiesel production from waste canola oil. Afr. J. Agric. Resl. 5(14):1851-1859 (WoS)
    • Rebecca, O. P. S., Boyce, A. N., & Chandran, S. (2010). Pigment identification and antioxidant properties of red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus). African Journal of Biotechnology , 9(10), 1450-1454. (WoS)
    • Hossain, A. B. M. S., Nasrulhaq, B. A., Salleh, A., & Chandran, S. (2010). Biodiesel production from waste soybean oil biomass as renewable energy and environmental recycled process. African Journal of Biotechnology , 9(27), 4233-4240. (WoS)
    • Chandran, S. (2010). Effect of Film Packaging in Extending Shelf Life of Dragon Fruit, Hylocereus undatus and Hylocereus polyrhizus. Acta Hortic. 875, 389-394 (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    • Kit, Y.S. and Chandran, S. (2010).Construction of Genomic Library of Chokanan Mango (Mangifera indica). Acta Hortic. 875, 515-522 (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    • Arina, M.A., Boyce, A.N. and Chandran, S. (2010). Effects of Postharvest Hot Water Treatment on Physiological and Biochemical Properties of 'Eksotika' Papaya During Ripening. Acta Hortic. 875, 177-184 (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    • Zuliana, R., Chandran, S., Lee, A.L., Boyce, A.N. and Nair, H. (2010).Isolation and Characterization of Ethylene Related Genes During Pollination Induced Senescence of Dendrobium Orchids. Acta Hortic. 875, 523-530 (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    • Goh, W.L., Chandran, S. and Wong, K.M. (2010). Optimization of The ISSR-PCR System for the Bamboos of Economic Importance. Acta Hortic. 875, 543-548 (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    • Punitha, V., Boyce, A.N. and Chandran, S. (2010). Effect of Storage Temperatures on The Physiological and Biochemical Properties of Hylocereus polyrhizus. Acta Hortic. 875, 137-144 (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    • Razali, Z., Chandran, S., Lee, A.L., Boyce, A.N., Nair, H., 2010. Isolation and characterization of ethylene receptor genes in Dendrobium Pompadour. AsPac J. Mol. Biol.Biotechnol. 18, 233 235 (SCOPUS)
    • Rebecca, O.P.S., Harivaindaran, K.V., Boyce, A.N. and Chandran, S. (2010). Potential Natural Dye with Antioxidant Properties from Red Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus). Acta Hortic. 875, 477-486 (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    • Daniel, L.K.P., Loo, Z.X. and Chandran, S. (2010). Obtaining Genomic DNA for Construction of Genomic Library. Acta Hortic. 875, 549-554 (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    • Wijenthiran, K., Boyce, A.N. and Chandran, S. (2010). Biochemical and Molecular Characterisation of Pectate Lyase in Ripening Nangka (AAB) Bananas. Acta Hortic. 875, 329-340 (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    2009
    • Punitha V, Boyce AN and Chandran S (2009). Activity of cell wall degrading enzymes in Hylocereus polyrhizus. Indian Journal of Agricultural Research 43 (4): 235-242 (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    2008
    • K.V. Harivaindaran, O.P.S. Rebecca and S. Chandran, 2008. Study of Optimal Temperature, pH and Stability of Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) Peel for Use as Potential Natural Colorant. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 11(18): 2259-2263. (SCOPUS)
    • O.P.S. Rebecca, R. Zuliana, A.N. Boyce and S. Chandran, 2008. Determining Pigment Extraction Efficiency and Pigment Stability of Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus). Journal of Biological Sciences, 8(7): 1174-1180 (SCOPUS)
    • O.P.S. Rebecca, R. Zuliana, K. Wijenthiran, A.N. Boyce and S. Chandran, 2008. A Comparative Study on Selected Antioxidants During Pollination Induced Senescence on Dendrobium Sonia and Dendrobium Savin White. Asian Journal of Plant Sciences, 7(8): 724-729. (SCOPUS)
    • R. Zuliana, A.N. Boyce, H. Nair and S. Chandran, 2008. Effects of Aminooxyacetic Acid and Sugar on the Longevity of Pollinated Dendrobium Pompadour. Asian Journal of Plant Sciences, 7(7): 654-659. (SCOPUS)
    • Wirakarnain A, Hossain ABMS and Chandran S, 2008. Plantlet Production through Development of Competent Multiple Meristem Cultures from Male Inflorescence of Banana, Musa acuminata cv. 'Pisang Mas' (AA). American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology 4 (4): 325-328 (SCOPUS)
    • Zuliana R, Yip YK, Nair H, Boyce AN and Chandran S (2008). Physiological Changes Following Pollination of Dendrobium Pompadour Flowers. Malaysian Journal of Science 27 (2): 67-74 (SCOPUS)
    2007
    • Hossain, A. B. M. S., Boyce, A. N., Majid, H. M. A., Chandran, S., & Zuliana, R. (2007). Effect of ethanol on the longevity and abscission of bougainvillaea flower. Maejo International Journal of Science and Technology, 1(2), 184-193. (WoS)
    • Chandran S., Zuliana R., Yip Y.K, Nair H., Boyce A.N. and Tiew Y.N (2007). Effects of sugars and aminoacetic acid on the longevity of pollinated Oncidium Gower Ramsey flowers. Malaysian J Sc 26(2): 57-63 (SCOPUS)
    2006
    • Chandran, S., Toh, C.L., Zuliana, R., Yip, Y.K., Nair, H. & Boyce,A.N. 2006. Effects of sugars and aminooxyacetic acid on the longevity of pollinated Dendrobium (Heang Beauty) flowers.J. Appl. Hort. 8(2): 117-120 (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
    2005
    • Chandran, S., R. Zuliana, Y. K. Yip, H. Nair, A. N. Boyce and S. Y. Teo, (2005). Effects of sugars and aminooxyacetic acid on the longevity of pollinated Oncidium Goldiana flowers. Bulg. J. Agric. Sci., 11: 459-465 (SCOPUS)
    Book Chapter
    2018
    • Chandran Somasundram, Zuliana Razali, and Vicknesha Santhirasegaram. (2018). Emerging Fruit Juice Processing Technologies: Quality Improvement. Sustainable Horticulture, Volume 2: Food, Health, and Nutrition.
    • Hasvinder Kaur Baldev Singh, Vicknesha Santhirasegaram, Zuliana Razali, and Chandran Somasundram. (2018). Effects of Black Rot on the Antioxidant Properties of Morris and Sarawak Pineapple (Ananas comosus). Sustainable Horticulture, Volume 2: Food, Health, and Nutrition.
    2016
    • Santhirasegaram, V., Razali, Z., & Somasundram, C. 2016. Safety improvement of fruit juices by novel thermal and nonthermal processing. in Food hygiene and toxicology in ready-to-eat foods, pp 209-223. Elsevier: Academic Press
    2007
    • Zuliana R., Chandran S., Lee A.L., Boyce A.N and Nair H. (2007). Isolation and characterization of senescence-associated ethylene genes from Dendrobium orchids. Xu Z et al., (eds). Biotechnology and Sustainable Agriculture 2006 and Beyond, 327-332. Springer. 978-1-4020-6634-4 (Print) 978-1-4020-6635-1 (e-book)
    Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,TV,Popular Magazine)
    2018
    • Chandran S (2018) UM team speaks their way to victory. The Star
    2016
    • Chandran S (2016) Local varsities are champs at international debate. The Star
    2015
    • Chandran S (2015) Smuggled cigarettes pose higher risk. The Star
    • Chandran S (2015) Smuggled cigarettes contain higher levels of tar and nicotine. Borneo Post
    • Chandran S (2015) Sedutan maut rokok seludup. Harian Metro
    • Chandran (2015) . #taknakseludup@Interview with Dr.Chandran with MHI, TV3
    • Chandran S (2015) eps 3 Rokok Tikus. My Metro TV
    • Chandran S (2015) Rokok Seludup Undang Ketagihan Melampau.Berita Harian
    Other Media(Tape,Video,Internet)
    2017
    • Chandran S (2017). QIUP WUPID
    Monograph
    2016
    • Vicknesha Santhirasegaram, Kelvin Kiran Anthony, Dominic Soloman George, Nadiah Mohd Saruan, Hasvinder Kaur Baldev Singh, Fung Shi Ming, Sarah Choong Ee Mei, Zuliana Razali and Chandran Somasundram. (2016). Postharvest practices through a community engagement workshop in Kampung Sungai Suloh,Senggarang, Johor (ISBN: 978-967-0380-77-3)
    • Vicknesha Santhirasegaram, Kelvin Kiran Anthony, Dominic Soloman George, Nadiah Mohd Saruan, Hasvinder Kaur Baldev Singh, Fung Shi Ming, Sarah Choong Ee Mei, Zuliana Razali and Chandran Somasundram.(2016) Engaging with a community s needs: a postharvest lab initiative in Kampung Parit Kaseh, Senggarang, Johor (ISBN: 978-967-0380-78-0)
    2015
    • Rebecca Ow Phui San, Nadiah Mohd Saruan, Vicknesha Santhirasegaram, Kelvin Kiran Anthony, Dominic Soloman George, Natasha Nurliyana Azhari, Avinash Sagran, Kamal Solhaimi Fadzil, Zuliana Razali and Chandran Somasundram.Promoting Social Engagement Amongst Postgraduate: Postharvest Training for Orang Asli Entrepreneurs (ISBN: 978-967-0380-65-0)
    • Vicknesha Santhirasegaram, Kelvin Kiran Anthony, Dominic Soloman George, Natasha Nurliyana Azhari, Avinash Sagran, Nadiah Mohd Saruan, Cheng Chew Weng, Hasvinder Kaur Baldev Singh, Zuliana Razali and Chandran Somasundram. Inculcating Proper Postharvest Practices through a Community Engagement Workshop. (ISBN:978-967-0380-50-6)
    2014
    • Rebecca Ow Phui San, Vicknesha Santhirasegaram, Kelvin Kiran Anthony, Dominic Soloman George, Natasha Liyana Azhar, Avinash Sagran, Nadiah Mohd Saruan, Zuliana RazalI & Chandran Somasundram.Promoting Social Responsibility amongst Postgraduate: Engaging The Orang Asli Children (ISBN: 978-967-0380-50-6)
    RESEARCH PROJECT
    (Project title),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
    Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
  • A Comparative Metabolome And Proteome Analysis To Elucidate Disease Resistance In Hot Water Treated Papaya, Co-Researcher, 01/01/2019 to 31/12/2021, Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT) (Government)
    • RU Geran - Fakulti Program
  • Biochemical And Antiseptic Properties Of Malaysian Moringa Oleifera Leave Extracts And Their Potential As A Sanitizing Agent, Principal Investigator(PI), 01/09/2018 to 31/05/2021, Research University (Government)
    • RU Geran - UMCares
  • Science storytellers : Using narratives as a teaching tool for primary science, Co-Researcher, 07/05/2018 to 07/05/2019, Research University (Government)
    • Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research
  • FINGERPRINTING THE ROS AND RNS DEFENCE SYSTEM IN BERANGAN BANANA , Principal Investigator(PI), 26/10/2016 to 26/10/2019, Research University (Government)
  • PLANT DEFENCE INTERACTION IN MORRIS AND SARAWAK PINEAPPLE CULTIVARS TO COMBAT BLACK ROT DISEASE. , Principal Investigator(PI), 08/03/2016 to 08/03/2019, Research University (Government)
    • SUPERVISION
    Academic Adviser
    (Total of Student),(No. of Contact Hours),(Academic Session)
  • 8, 8, 2006/2007
  • 8, 5, 2007/2008
  • 8, 5, 2008/2009
  • 8, 2, 2009/2010
  • 8, 2, 2010/2011
  • 8, 2, 2011/2012
    • Postgraduate Student
    (Title of Thesis),(Name of Candidates),(Institution),(Academic Level)
    Completed
    • Awareness and Knowledge of Biotechnology Among University Students, Nadiah Bt. Mohd Saruan, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • Molecular Studies of Southeast Asian Woody Bamboos (Poaceae, Bambusoideae, Bambuseae), Perspectives in Reticulate Evolution, Phylogenetic Relationships and Classification, Goh Wei Lim, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • Molecular and Biochemical Investigations of Antifungal Activity in Selected Cooking and Dessert Varieties of Bananas, Kelvin Kiran Anthony, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • Effects of Thermal and Non-thermal Processing on Quality on Attriutes of Chokanan Mango Juice (Mangifera indica L.), Vicknesha A/P Santhirasegaram, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • Proteomic and Quality Analysis of UV-C and Thermal Treated Chokanan Mango (Mangifera Indica L.) and Josephine Pineapple (Ananas Comosus L. Merr.), Dominic Soloman a/l George, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • Isolation, Purification and Chracterisation of Natural Red Pigment from Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus), Ow Phui San Rebecca, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • Tissue Selection and Optimisation of DNA Extraction for the Construction of Genomic Library of White Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus undatus), Loo Zhang Xin, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • Postharvest Physiology and Molecular Characterisation of Ethylene Related Genes in Pollinated Dendrobium Pompadour, Zuliana Razali, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • Effects of Postharvest Hot Water Treatment on Physiological and Biochemical Properties of Eksotika II Papaya During Ripening, Arina bt. Mhd Arshad, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • Physiological and Biochemical Attributes of Red-fleshed Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus), Punitha a/p Vasanthan, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • Postharvest Physiological and Biochemical Characteristics of Syzygium Samaragense Fruits During Ripening and Storage, Maryam Tehrani, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • Physiological, Biochemical and Molecular Characterisation During Ripening of Nangka (AAB) Bananas, Wijenthiran a/l Kunasekaran, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • Tissue Selection and The Optimisation of the DNA Isolation Method for The Construction of Genomic Library of Red Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus), Daniel Lee Kian Poh, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • Isolation and Chracterisation of Carotenoid and Genes Involved in The Carotenoid Biosynthetic Pathway from Ipomoea Leaves, Hue Seow Mun, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    Ongoing
    • Fingerprinting the ROS and RNS Defence System in Banana, Fung Shi Ming, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • A COMPARATIVE METABOLOME AND PROTEOME ANALYSIS TO ELUCIDATE DISEASE RESISTANCE IN HOT WATER TREATED PAPAYA, MATTHEW RAJ A/L ALIAS, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • IDENTIFICATION AND ISOLATION OF ANTIOXIDANTS IN FREEZE-DRIED MORINGA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACTS AS POTENTIAL CANDIDATES FOR DRUG DISCOVERY, KIVAANDRA DAYAA RAO, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • A METABOLOMICS APPROACH TO INVESTIGATE THE EFFECTS OF UV-C TREATMENT AND EDIBLE COATING AS A HURDLE CONCEPT FOR SHELF-LIFE EXTENSION AND QUALITY MAINTENANCE OF FRESH-CUT FRUITS, NIK NORNISA BINTI OSMAN, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    UG Student/Clinical Fellowship
    (Title of Thesis),(Academic Session)
    Completed
    • Determination of Efficient Method for Extraction of Purple Dye from Mokara Purple and Its Stability as a Potential Natural Food Colourant., 2010/2011
    • Tissue Selection and the Optimization of The DNA Isolation Method for the Construction of Genomic Library of Chokanan Mango (Mangifera indica L.), 2011/2012
    • Effects of Postharvest Hot Water Treatment on Physiological and Biochemical Properties of Eksotika II Papaya During Ripening, 2011/2012
    • Tissue Selection And The Optimization Of The Dna Isolation Method For The Construction Of Genomic Library Of Red Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Polyrhizus), 2012/2013
    • Tissue Selection and Optimization of DNA Extraction for the Construction of Genomic Library of White Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus undatus), 2011/2012
    • Effects Of UV-C Treatment on Antioxidant and Bioactive Compounds in Fresh-Cut Morris Pineapple, 2015/2016
    • Determination of Antioxidant Properties of Hylocereus undatus, 2009/2010
    • Plant Defence Interaction Using Metabolic Profiling and Reactive Species Defence System in Berangan Bananas (Musa acuminata), 2016/2017
    • The Effects of Different Packaging Conditions on the Quality and Shelf-Life of Fresh-Cut Morris Pineapple, 2015/2016
    • Plant Defence Interaction Using Metabolic Profiling and Reactive Oxygen Species Defence System in Sarawak Pineapple (Ananas comosus), 2016/2017
    • Plant Defence Interaction Using Metabolic Profiling and Reactive Oxygen Species Defence System in Morris Pineapple (Ananas comosus), 2016/2017
    • The Effects of Clorox, Citric Acid and Vinegar on Shelf Life, Microbial Load and Biochemical Properties of Spinach (Spinacia oleraceae), 2018/2019
    • Effect of Tap Water, Lemon Juice, Apple Cider Vinegar and Clorox on Microbial Load, Shelf Life and Biochemical Properties of Mustard Green (Brassica juncea), 2018/2019
    • The Effects of Clorox, Citric Acid and Vinegar on Shelf Life, Microbial Load and Biochemical Properties of Sweet Potato Leaf (Ipomea batatas (L.) Lam.), 2018/2019
    • Physiological Biochemical and Molecular Characterisation During Ripening of Nangka (AAB) Bananas, 2010/2011
    • Effects of a Novel Drying Method on the Storage Life and Quality of Ketupat, 2013/2014
    • Physiological and Biochemical Attributes of Red Fleshed Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus), 2010/2011
    • Evolutionary Relationship Amongst Ethylene Receptor Genes in Plants, 2009/2010
    • Mucilage Extraction from Hylocereus polyrhizus and its Application as Edible Coating, 2010/2011
    • Determination of an Efficient Method for Extraction of Purple Dye from Mokara Purple and Its Stability as a Potential Natural Food Colourant., 2010/2011
    • Investigating Citrus Fruit As Stabilizer on the Stability of Betalain Pigment From Red Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus), 2010/2011
    • The Effects of Storage Temperature on Starch-Sugar Transformation of Berangan (AAA) Bananas, 2003/2004
    • Characterization and Analysis of Plant Chitinases of Different Classes Using Bioinformatics Tools, 2007/2008
    • Characterization and Relationship of Ethylene Receptor Genes in Arabidopsis thaliana Using Bioinformatics Tools, 2007/2008
    • The Effects of Clorox, Citric Acid and Vinegar on Shelf Life, Microbial Load and Biochemical Properties of Bok Choy (Brassica rapa subsp chinensis), 2018/2019
    • Effect of Sugar and Silver Thiosulphate (STS) on the Longevity of Pollinated Dendrobium Sonia Bomb Kai 17 Flowers, 2005/2006
    • Physiological and Biochemical Properties of Mangifera indica L (Chokanan Mango ) at Different Maturity Stages, 2007/2008
    • Characterization and Relationship of 1-Aminocyclopropane-1-Carboxylic Acid (ACC) Oxidase Gene in Some Selected Species Using Bioinformatic Tools, 2006/2007
    • Characterization and Relationship of Ethylene Receptor Genes in Arabidopsis thaliana Using Bioinformatics Tools, 2007/2008
    • Evolutionary Relationship Amongst Ethylene Receptor Genes in Plants, 2009/2010
    • Characterization and Relationship of ACC Synthase Gene in Some Selected Species Using Bioinformatics Tools, 2006/2007
    • Characterization and Relationship of Pectin Methylesterase Gene in Some Selected Species Using Bioinformatic Tools, 2006/2007
    • Characterization and Relationship of Polygalacturonase Gene in Some Selected Species Using Bioinformatic Tools, 2006/2007
    • Effects of Sugar and Aminooxyacetic Acid on the Longevity of Pollinated Dendrobium Heang Beauty Flowers, 2004/2005
    • Effects of Sugars and Amino Oxyacetic Acid on the Longevity of Pollinated Oncidium Goldiana Flowers, 2004/2005
    • Effects of Sugars and Aminooxyacetic Acid on the Longevity of Pollinated Oncidium Gower Ramsey Flowers, 2004/2005
    • Effects of Sugars and Aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG) on the Longevity of Cut Pollinated Dendrobium Sonia Flowers, 2005/2006
    • Biochemical Changes During Senescence of Dendrobium Savin White, 2005/2006
    • Cloning and Characterisation of ACC Oxidase Gene from Mas (AA) Banana, 2005/2006
    • Effects of Sugars and Amino Oxyacetic Acid (AOA) on the Longevity of Cut Pollinated Dendrobium Sonia Flowers, 2005/2006
    • Biochemical Changes in Senescing Dendrobium Sonia Flowers, 2005/2006
    • Effects of Sugars and Silver Thiosulphate on the Longevity of Pollinated Dendrobium Heang Beauty, 2005/2006
    • Mucilage Extraction from Hylocereus polyhizus and its Application as Edible Fruit Coating, 2003/2004
    • Study of Optimal Temperature, PH and Stability of Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) Peel for Use as Potential Natural Colourant, 2007/2008
    • Postharvest Physiology of Musa acuminata cv. Pisang Raja (AAB) stored under Different Temperature Conditions, 2003/2004
    • Physiological Changes and Storage at Different Temperatures on Berangan Banana, 2003/2004
    • Physiological Changes During Storage and Ripening of Berangan and Awak Banana at Room Temperature, 2003/2004
    Ongoing
    • Industrial Training, 2021
    PATENT/IPR
    (Product Name),(Type),(Level)
    • STEM CELL CONDITIONED MEDIA, Patent (International)
    • Stem Cell Conditioned Media, Filed/Pending (International)
    • Postharvest Practices Through A Community Engagement Workshop In Kampung Sungai Suloh,Senggarang, Johor, Copyright (National)
    • Engaging with A Community's Needs: A Postharvest Lab Initiative in Kampung Parit Kaseh, Senggarang, Johor, Copyright (National)
    • Sonication and ultraviolet-C treatment in a hurdle concept for Chokanan mango (Mangifera indica L.) juice processing, Copyright (National)
    • Inculcating Proper Postharvest Practices through a Community Engagement Workshop, Copyright (National)
    • Promoting Social Engagement Amongst Postgraduate: Postharvest Training for Orang Asli Entrepreneurs , Copyright (National)
    • Engaging The Orang Asli Children , Copyright (National)
    • Isolation And Extraction Of Myo-Inositol Crystals From Red Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Polyrhizus) (Patent ) , Copyright (University)
    SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES
    (Contribution to Society),(Duration),(Level)
    • Coach for UM Debating Team for United Asian Debating Championship 2020, 11/12/2020 to 16/12/2020
    • Coach for UM Debating Team for Asian BP Debating Championship 2020, 03/10/2020 to 11/10/2020
    • Coach for UM Debating Team for Australasian Debating Championship 2020, 12/07/2020 to 17/07/2020
    • External Trainer of Team Malaysia for World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC) 2020, 07/02/2020 to 29/07/2020
    • Facilitator and Speaker at Malaya National Public Speaking Workshop 2020, 01/02/2020 to 01/02/2020
    • Coach for UM Debating Team for World Universities Debating Championship 2019, 28/12/2019 to 04/01/2020
    • Coach for UM Debating Team for Oxford-Cambridge Debating Championship 2019, 07/11/2019 to 18/11/2019
    • Speaker at A Community Workshop Titled “Freedom of Expression in Malaysia Baharu: ‘Sembang’ Or Reality?”, 11/10/2019 to 11/10/2019
    • Debate Expert and Judge for The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) Youth Debate on Human Rights 2019 , 18/09/2019 to 20/09/2019
    • Coach for UM Debating Team for Asian BP Debating Championship 2019, 30/08/2019 to 05/09/2019
    • Coach for UM Debating Team for Australasian Debating Championship 2019, 01/07/2019 to 08/07/2019
    • Grand Finals Judge for Association of Malaysian Economics Undergraduates Presidential Debate Competition (AMEU PDC) 2018, 22/09/2018 to 23/09/2018
    • Team Manager of Team Malaysia for World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC) Zagreb, Croatia 2018 , 17/07/2018 to 27/07/2018
    • Chief Adjudicator for World Universities Peace Invitation Debate 2017, 14/12/2017 to 19/12/2017
    • Judge for The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) Youth Debate on Human Rights 2017 , 04/09/2017 to 06/09/2017
    • We Care As A Team. Management and Science University Community Service Program, 05/08/2017 to 05/08/2017
    • Team Manager for Team Malaysia for World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC) Stuttgart Germany 2016, 18/07/2016 to 29/07/2016
    • Trainer and Judge for the 19th FLTRP Cup China National English Debating Competition 2016, 18/05/2016 to 24/05/2016
    • Trainer for SMK St Paul Workshop on World Schools Debate Format, March 2016, 21/03/2016 to 21/03/2016
    • Trainer for the 7th China National Debate Academy 2016 , 01/02/2016 to 06/02/2016
    • Trainer for SMK St Paul Workshop on World Schools Debate Format, January 2016, 16/01/2016 to 16/01/2016
    • Engaging With A Community's Needs: A Postharvest Lab Initiative. Kampung Parit Kaseh, Senggarang, Johor , 23/10/2015 to 24/10/2015
    • Trainer for ADEC Public Speaking Workshop for Academic Staff, 12/10/2015 to 12/10/2015
    • Postharvest Practices Through A Community Engagement Workshop , Kampung Sri Suluh, Senggarang, Johor, 21/08/2015 to 22/08/2015
    • Speaker and Trainer for Public Speaking Skills and Debate Camp, USIM 2015, 01/05/2015 to 02/05/2015
    • Trainer and Chief Adjudicator for Guangdong Debate Spring, Zhuhai, China, 2015, 04/03/2015 to 08/03/2015
    • Inculcating Proper Postharvest Practices Through A Community Engagement Workshop. Kampung Minyak Beku, Senggarang Johor, 06/11/2014 to 08/11/2014
    • Postharvest Training for Orang Asli Entrepreneurs. Kampung Sri Pantai, Senggarang, Johor, 16/10/2014 to 16/10/2014
    • Chairman of Final Team Selection for World Schools Debating Championships (WSDC), Malaysia, 12/07/2014 to 13/07/2014
    • Guest Speaker for "Seminar Pendidikan Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia & Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia" 2014, 30/03/2014 to 30/03/2014
    • Trainer at the Schools Camp for Advanced Reasoning Skills S.C.A.R.S, 2013, 18/11/2013 to 21/11/2013
    • Workshop on the Postharvest Handling and Packaging of Fresh Vegetables and Processed food in Kg Sri Pantai, Senggarang Batu Pahat Johor, 21/09/2013 to 23/09/2013
    • Promoting Social Responsibility Amongst Postgraduates: Engaging the Orang Asli Children in Kg Paya Mendoi, Kuala Krau, Pahang, 14/09/2013 to 14/09/2013
    • Guest Speaker for "Seminar Pendidikan Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia & Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia" 2013, 07/04/2013 to 07/04/2013
    • Guest Speaker for English Debate Seminar, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, 20/12/2012 to 21/12/2012
    • Advisor and Lecturer for "MRSM English Camp" Program , 08/11/2012 to 11/11/2012
    • Facilitator and Examiner for Adjudication Training and Accreditation Workshop (2012, MARA), 07/03/2012 to 08/03/2012
    • Expert Advisor and Adjudicator for World Universities Peace Invitational Debate (WUPID) 2011, 17/12/2011 to 21/12/2011
    • Moderator and Speaker for "Managing In-Campus Student Communications Program (MCIS) 2011" , 12/01/2011 to 15/01/2011
    • Facilitator and Trainer for National Centralized English Debate Training, organized by MADUM, 01/12/2010 to 02/12/2010
    • Trainer for UiTM "Finishing School" Program, 18/05/2009 to 22/05/2009
    ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
    Academic/Professional Services
    (Contribution),(Duration),(Level),(Role)
  • Ketua Panel Hakim, 02/11/2021 to 02/11/2021, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  • STEERING COMMITTEE/ AND SUB-COMMITTEE MEMBER, 03/09/2021 to 10/09/2021, National, (Event Organiser)
  • Synergistic Effect of Pre-harvest Treatments on Physicochemical Quality and Storage Life of Date Palm Fruit, 10/06/2021 to 13/06/2021, International, (Reviewer)
  • ISB Biosymposium, 08/06/2021 to 11/06/2021, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  • Interview Panel for BYDPA, 24/05/2021 to 24/05/2021, National, (External Assessor)
  • Reviewer for Online Program Called Virus Hunter, 21/05/2021 to 23/05/2021, National, (Reviewer)
  • Novel Ribosome-inactivating Protein (RIP) Isolated from Trichosanthes dioica Induces Apoptosis in HeLa Cell Line, 17/05/2021 to 22/05/2021, International, (Reviewer)
  • Vegetable Breeding Strategies, 01/05/2021 to 07/05/2021, International, (Reviewer)
  • Candidature Defence, 30/04/2021 to 30/04/2021, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  • Editorial Board Member, 19/04/2021 to 18/04/2023, International, (Expert Advisor)
  • BIOLOGICAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF Carica papaya, Chromolaena odorata, Averrhoa bilimbi LEAVES, 17/03/2021 to 27/03/2021, International, (Reviewer)
  • CADMIUM INDUCED RENALTOXICITY, 02/03/2021 to 05/03/2021, International, (Reviewer)
  • Design of Soymilk Product Development from Grobogan Soybean Variety in Indonesia", 01/03/2021 to 04/03/2021, International, (Reviewer)
  • FRGS cycle 1 (CEBAR), 16/02/2021 to 16/02/2021, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  • Evaluation of Lactulose Prescribing Pattern in Outpatient Setting, 18/01/2021 to 23/01/2021, International, (Reviewer)
  • Editorial Board Member, 01/01/2021 to 31/12/2022, International, (Expert Advisor)
    • Evaluation Activity
    (Activity),(Duration),(Category)
  • Reviewer for the article "The protective role of eupafolin against tumor, Inflammation, melanogenesis, viral disease and renal injury: Pharmacological and analytical databases analysis in the scientific literature" for Current Nutrition and Food Sciences Journal , 2020 to 2020 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer for the article "Ohmic thawing of frozen sour cherry juice concentrates: Quality effects" for the Journal of Food Process Engineering , 2020 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer for the article "UVC and oxygen-carbon dioxide concentrations and saleable quality of fresh-cut green mango (Mangifera indica L.)" for the Journal of Food Processing and Preservation., 2020 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer for the article "Optimization of natural colour extraction from dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) peel" for Scientific Research Journal , 2020 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer for the article "Super Foods: An Abridgment from Super power to health benefits" for Current Nutrition and Food Sciences Journal , 2020 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer for the article "Biocomposites of PLA and mango (Mangifera indica L.) waste as potential material for food packaging as a technological alternative to reduce environmental impact" for SN Applied Sciences Journal, 2020 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer for the article "Fruit quality changes and antioxidant response of mango trees under enhanced UV-B radiation treatment" for the New Zealand Journal of Crop & Horticultural Science. , 2020 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer for article "Antioxidant and antibacterial activity of biogenic zirconium oxide nanoparticles from Candida ortjopsilosis isolated from backwaters of Sunderbans, West Bengal" for Asia Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology , 2019 to 2019 (Article in Journal)
  • Internal Examiner for PhD thesis entitled "Gene Expression and DNA Methylation during In Vitro Culture and Plant Regeneration in Boesenbergia Rotunda (L.) MANSF" , 2017 to 2017 (Thesis)
  • External Examiner for PhD thesis from Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore, India entitled "Pharmacological Study on Antioxidant, Antidiabetic and Antimicrobial Effects of Methanol Extracts of Citrullus Lanatus (THUNB) Seeds and Saraca Asoca (ROXB.) Flowers" , 2017 to 2017 (Thesis)
  • Reviewer for article "Postharvest Quality Maintenance of Longan Fruit by Ultra Violet-C Incorporated with Salicyclic Acid Application" for Journal of Food Quality , 2016 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer for "Nutritional composition and sensory analysis of products prepared using pathari leaves(Boerhavia diffusa)" for Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources , 2016 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer for the article Enhanced antioxidant properties of tara (Caesalpinia spinosa) gallotannins by thermal hydrolysis and its synergistic effects with tocopherol, ascorbyl palmitate and citric acid on sachainchi (Plukenetia volubilis) oil" for Journal of Food Quality. , 2016 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer for article FABT-D-16-00104 for Food and Bioprocess Technology Journal , 2016 (Article in Journal)
  • External Examiner for PhD thesis from University Malaysia Pahang entitled "In vitro biological activities of AU and AG Nanoparticles Biosynthesized using Commelina Nudiflora L.Aqueous extra" , 2015 (Thesis)
  • External Examiner for PhD thesis from Acharya Nagarjuna University, India entitled "In Vitro Studies on Morinda citrifolia L. A Divine Noni Plant" , 2015 (Thesis)
  • Reviewer for article FABT-D-15-00263 for Food and Bioprocess Technology Journal , 2015 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer for the article "Improved method for extraction of pectin from Mandarin Orange Peel" for International Journal of Biochemistry Research and Review , 2015 (Article in Journal)
  • External Examiner for PhD thesis from Karunya University, Tamil Nadu, India entitled "Purification, Characterization and medicinal properties of novel ribsome-inactivating protein (RIP) from the seeds of Annona squamosa" , 2014 (Thesis)
  • Internal Examiner for PhD thesis entitled "Stability, Functionality and Biosafety if Nicotiana Tabcum Expressing Anti-CMV Antibodies" , 2013 (Thesis)
  • Internal examiner for Masters thesis entitled "Bioremediation of Landfill Gas Using Methanotrophic Microorganisms" , 2013 (Thesis)
  • Reviewer for article AJB-12-1453 for African Journal of Biotechnology , 2012 (Article in Journal)
  • Internal Examiner for Masters thesis entitled "Phytoremediation of landfill leachate using Hibiscus cannabinus and Acacia mangium" , 2012 (Thesis)
  • Internal Examiner for Masters thesis entitled "Molecular Strategies for Control of Cymbidium Mosaic Virus" , 2012 (Thesis)
  • Reviewer for article "Development of an Efficient Protocol for Genomic DNA Extraction from Mango (Mangifera Indica L)" for Tropical Life Sciences Research Journal , 2011 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer for article AJB-11-1246 for African Journal of Biotechnology , 2011 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer for article "Quality of pitaya fruit (Hylocereus undatus) as influenced by storage temperature and packaging for Postharvest Biology and Technology Journal , 2011 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer for article "Co-transformation and Regeneration of Transgenic Rice with Bacterial Isopentyl Transferase (IPT) Gene Driven by Senescence Specific (SAG12) Promoter by Particle Bombardment" for Tropical Life Sciences Research Journal , 2011 (Article in Journal)
  • Judge and Examiner for World Scholar's Cup- Global Round , 2011 to 2011 (Quiz, Debate, Writing and Group Challenge)
  • Reviewer for article "Characterization of Pigments from Red Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) and Beet (Beta vulgaris) for Journal of Food Engineering , 2011 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer for Asia Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology , 2011 (Article in Journal)
  • External Examiner for Project Papers for Executive Diploma in Plantation Management and Agribusiness, Open University Malaysia , 2010 (Project)
  • Internal Examiner for Masters thesis entitled "Utilization of Landfill Leachate As Multi-nutrient Fertilizer for the Cultivation of Brassica rapa L and Zinnia violacea" , 2010 (Thesis)
  • Reviewer for article "The Use of Principle Component and Cluster Analysis to Differentiate Banana Peel Flours Based on Starch and Dietary Fiber Components" for Tropical Life Sciences Research Journal , 2009 (Article in Journal)
  • Reviewer for article "Chemotaxis Movement and Attachment of Agrobacterium tumefaciens to Phalenopsis violacea Orchid Tissues" for Journal of Bioscience , 2008 (Article in Journal)
  • Internal Examiner for Masters thesis entitled "Expression of Dengue Viral Protein in Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum)" , 2007 (Thesis)
  • Evaluation of University of Malaya Industrial Training Program , 2006 (Industrial Training Program)
  • Internal Examiner for Masters thesis entitled "Assessment of Scar Markers for Banana Resistant or Susceptible to Fusarium oxysporium F.SP. Cubense Race 4" , 2005 (Thesis)
    • Expert Linkages
    (Linkages Description),(Organisation),(Duration of Involvement),(Level)
  • China-ASEAN Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Alliance (CAASTIA), Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China, 2018 (International)
  • Human Mesenchymal Collaborative Research Project , Cytonex Sdn Bhd, 2018 (Others)
  • Collaborative Research on Development of Mucilage based Biofilm for the Application in Stem Cell Therapy", Cytonex Sdn Bhd, 2018 (Others)
  • Panel Rujuk Bahas dan Pidato Kebangsaan, Bahagian Kokurikulum dan Kesenian, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, 2015 (National)
    • Academic/Technical Contribution
    (Activity),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role)
  • Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the Malaya National Schools Public Speaking Competition 2020, Student Affairs Division (HEP) UM, 2020 -  (Chairman)
  • Interview Panel for Biasiswa Yang di-Pertuan Agong (BYDPA) 2020/2021, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA), 2020 -  (Expert Advisor)
  • Selection Panel Team to Interview Candidates for Senior Lecturer DS51 (Contract) positions for CEBAR (March 2020), Centre for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture (CEBAR) , 2020 -  (Selection Panel)
  • Selection Panel Team to Interview Candidates for Senior Lecturer DS51 (Contract) positions for CEBAR (April 2020), Centre for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture (CEBAR) , 2020 -  (Selection Panel)
  • Interview Panel for Biasiswa MyBrainSc, Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia , Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT), 2020 -  (Expert Advisor)
  • Speaker at ADEC Webinar series: Connecting the Dots Online to Make It Sound Better, ADEC, UM, 2020 - 2020 (Invited Speaker)
  • Evaluation Panel for Impact-oriented Interdisciplinary Research Grant (IIRG) , Institute of Research Management & Services (IPPP), 2020 -  (Evaluation Panel)
  • Chairman of the Organizing Committee for Malaya National Schools Storytelling Competition 2020, Student Affairs Division (HEP) UM, 2020 -  (Chairman)
  • Moderator for Universiti Malaya Presidential Campus Debate , Centre For Governance And Political Studies (Cent-GPS), 2019 - 2019 (Moderator)
  • Evaluation Panel for Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) Phase 1/2019 , Institute of Research Management & Services (IPPP), 2019 - 2019 (Evaluation Panel)
  • Evaluation Panel for University of Malaya Impact Oriented Interdisciplinary Research Grant Programme Cycle 2/2019 , Institute of Research Management & Services (IPPP), 2019 - 2019 (Evaluation Panel)
  • Working Group Member for the Environmental Impact Pillar for ASM's Flagship Study, TheScience Outlook 2020, Academy of Sciences Malaysia, 2019 - 2021 (Committee Member)
  • Committee Member for Biotechnology Program External Evaluation and Curriculum Review 2019, Institute of Biological Sciences , 2019 - 2019 (Committee Member)
  • Committee Member for A Community Workshop Titled Freedom of Expression in Malaysia Baharu: Sembang Or Reality?, Centre For Governance And Political Studies (Cent-GPS), 2019 - 2019 (Committee Member)
  • Interview Panel for Biasiswa Yang di-Pertuan Agong (BYDPA) 2019/2020, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA), 2019 -  (Interview Panel)
  • Interview Panel for Biasiswa Yang di-Pertuan Agong (BYDPA) 2018/2019, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA), 2018 -  (Interview Panel)
  • Speaker at ADEC Emerald Supervision Program January 2018, ADEC, UM, 2018 - 2018 (Invited Speaker)
  • Speaker at ADEC Emerald Supervision Program April 2018 , ADEC, UM, 2018 - 2018 (Invited Speaker)
  • Evaluation Panel for Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) Phase 1/2018, Institute of Research Management & Services (IPPP), 2018 -  (Evaluation Panel)
  • Speaker at ADEC's Basic Course in Supervision , ADEC, UM, 2017 - 2017 (Invited Speaker)
  • Content Writer for Selected Intellectual Properties (IP) from University of Malaya, UMCIC, 2016 - 2016 (Content Writer)
  • Evaluation Panel for Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) Phase 1/2016 , Institute of Research Management & Services (IPPP), 2016 - 2016 (Evaluation Panel)
  • Interview Panel for Program Hadiah Latihan Persekutuan (HLP) Dan Cuti Belajar Bergaji Penuh Tanpa Biasiswa (CBBPTB) Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam Sesi 2016, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA), 2016 -  (Interview Panel)
  • Judging Panel for the "University of Malaya Three Minute Thesis (UM3MT)" Competition, Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS) University of Malaya, 2016 - 2016 (Judge)
  • Speaker and Panelist for ADEC's Supervision Basic Course for New Lecturers , ADEC, UM, 2016 - 2016 (Invited Speaker)
  • Evaluation Panel for Peruntukan Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP) 2016/2016, Institute of Research Management & Services (IPPP), 2016 - 2016 (Evaluation Panel)
  • Evaluation Panel for Postgraduate Research Allocation (PPP) , Institute of Research Management & Services (IPPP), 2015 - 2015 (Evaluation Panel)
  • Committee Member for UM Strategic Planning (Academic) Committee 2015-2020, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International) , 2015 - 2015 (Committee Member)
  • Scientific Committee Member for Asian Congress On Biotechnology 2015 (ACB 2015), Asian Federation of Biotechnology (AFOB), 2015 - 2015 (Committee Member)
  • Judging Panel for the "University of Malaya Three Minute Thesis (UM3MT)" Competition, Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS) University of Malaya, 2015 - 2015 (Judge)
  • Judging Panel for the "University of Malaya Three Minute Thesis (UM3MT)" Competition , Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS) University of Malaya, 2012 - 2012 (Jury)
  • Trainer for Workshop "The Science and Art of Effective Communication", Institute of Graduate Studies, University of Malaya, 2011 - 2011 (Invited Speaker)
  • Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the Orchid Workshop on "Orchid Uses, Physiology and Biotechnology". , Postharvest Biotechnology Lab, University of Malaya, 2011 - 2011 (Chairman)
  • Trainer for Introduction to Bioinformatics Workshop, Department of Pharmacology, University of Malaya, 2010 - 2010 (Trainer)
  • Logistics Committee Member for World Conference of Bryology 2007 , International Association of Bryologist and Faculty of Science UM, 2007 - 2007 (Committee Member)
  • Chairman, Logistics Sub-committee, Asia Pacific Conference on Plant Tissue Culture and Agribiotech (APaCPA 2007),  Asia Pacific Association of Plant Tissue Culture and Agribiotechnology and the Academy of Sciences Malaysia, 2007 - 2007 (Chairman)
  • Committee Member for 17th World Orchid Conference , State of Selangor Darul Ehsan , 2002 - 2002 (Committee Member)
    • AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP
    (Name of Award/Stewardship),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)
    • Hakim Pertandingan Akhir Debat Asasi UM 2020, Pusat Asasi Sains, 2020 (COMPETITION)
    • KHIDMAT SETIA 20 AWARD, , 2020 (CERTIFICATE)
    • Sijil Penghargaan Panel Penilai IIRG Kitar 3/2020, Pejabat Kluster Penyelidikan, 2020 (RESEARCH)
    • Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing, Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 2020 (RESEARCH)
    • Certificate of Appreciation - Judge for Biological Science Graduate Congress (BSGC) 2019, University of Malaya, Chulalongkorn University and National University of Singapore, 2019 (SERVICES)
    • Certificate of Appreciation - Interview Panel for Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship, Public Service Department , 2019 (SERVICES)
    • Certificate of Appreciation - Judge for Sr Aman International Environmental and English Youth Leadership Summit 2018, SMK Sri Aman PJ, 2018 (SERVICES)
    • Certificate of Appreciation - Adjudicator of Tan Sri Datuk Panglima Dr. Abdul Rahman Arshad Challenge Trophy English Language Debate Competition National Level, Ministry of Education Malaysia, 2018 (SERVICES)
    • Outstanding Researcher Manager in Food Safety and Food Security , Asian Food Safety and Food security Association (AFSA), 2018 (RESEARCH)
    • Certificate of Appreciation - Judge for Inaugural Law Faculty Public Speaking Competition 2018 , University of Malaya, 2018 (SERVICES)
    • Certificate of Appreciation - Interview Panel for Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam, 2018 (SERVICES)
    • Certificate of Appreciation - EMERALD Supervision Speaker, University of Malaya, 2018 (RESEARCH)
    • Certificate of Appreciation - EMERALD Supervision Speaker, University of Malaya, 2018 (RESEARCH)
    • Appreciation Award - Deputy Chief Adjudicator for SSIDC 2018, Swinburne University Sarawak , 2018 (SERVICES)
    • Letter of Appreciation for contribution as Basic Course in Supervision Speaker, University of Malaya, 2017 (RESEARCH)
    • Appreciation Award - Deputy Chief Adjudicator for SSIDC 2017, Swinburne University Sarawak , 2017 (SERVICES)
    • Certificate of Appreciation - Adjudicator of Tan Sri Datuk Panglima Dr. Abdul Rahman Arshad Challenge Trophy English Language Debate Competition National Level, Ministry of Education Malaysia, 2016 (SERVICES)
    • Letter of Thanks - The 19th FLTRP CUP National English Debating Competition Nationals, Beijing Foreign Studies University, 2016 (SERVICES)
    • Certificate of Appreciation - Judge for Public Speaking at Sri Aman Environmental Youth Leadership Summit 2016, Ministry of Education Malaysia, 2016 (SERVICES)
    • Outstanding Adjudication Work in The 19th FLTRP CUP National English Debating Competition Nationals, Beijing Foreign Language Studies University, 2016 (SERVICES)
    • Anugerah Jalinan Masyarakat, Universiti Malaya, Universiti Malaya, 2016 (SERVICES)
    • Community Service Appreciation Certificate 2015, JKKK Paret Kaseh, Batu Pahat, 2015 (SERVICES)
    • Anugerah Hakim Berjasa, Majlis Debat Universiti-Universiti Malaysia (MADUM), 2015 (COMPETITION)
    • Certificate of Appreciation - Grand Finals Adjudicator for the Prime Minister Cup (PPM) Debate Championship 2015, Ministry of Education Malaysia, 2015 (SERVICES)
    • Certificate of Appreciation - Invited Judge Formosa Debate Open, Taiwan 2015, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 2015 (SERVICES)
    • Award for Judging Dato Wira National Debates 2015, Jabatan Pendidikan Kelantan, 2015 (SERVICES)
    • Community Service Appreciation Award 2014, JKKK Parit Kaseh Batu Pahat, 2014 (SERVICES)
    • Certificate of Appreciation - Invited Judge Asian BP Debate 2013, Beihang University, Beijing China, 2013 (SERVICES)
    • Award for Serving as College Fellow and Treasurer , University of Malaya, 2013 (SERVICES)
    • Certificate of Appreciation - Grand Finals Adjudicator for the Prime Minister Cup (PPM) Debate Championship 2013, Ministry of Education Malaysia, 2013 (SERVICES)
    • Certificate of Appreciation - Chief Adjudicator for 2nd National Biotechnology Debate 2011, AIMST University, 2011 (SERVICES)
    • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD, University of Malaya, 2011 (CERTIFICATE)
    • Certificate of Appreciation - Chief Adjudicator for the 2nd National Inter-varsity Biotechnology Debate Competition, AIMST University, 2011 (SERVICES)
    • Certificate of Appreciation - Deputy Chief Adjudicator for Borneo Debate Open, University Malaysia Sabah, 2009 (SERVICES)
    • Silver Medalist in the UM EXPO 2009 for the presentation of the paper entitled "Development of natural dye from red dragon fruit", University of Malaya, 2009 (RESEARCH)
    • Certificate for Project Completion on Extraction and Characterization of Natural Red Pigment from Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Polyrhizus) as Natural Food Dye and a Potential Source of Antioxidant, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia, 2009 (RESEARCH)
    • Certificate for Project Completion on Molecular Approaches For Characterization and Conservation on Genetic Resources in Mangoes, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia, 2009 (RESEARCH)
    • Letter of Appreciation - Coordinator for Royal Inter varsity Debate 2009 , University of Malaya, 2009 (SERVICES)
    • Recognition letter for National Womens Debate 2008, University of Malaya, 2008 (SERVICES)
    • Certificate of Achievement - All Asians Debate Break Adjudicator 2007 , Chung-Ang University, South Korea, 2007 (COMPETITION)
    • Certificate of Achievement - Asian Masters Debate Finalist 2007 , Chung-Ang University, South Korea, 2007 (COMPETITION)
    • Recognition letter for All Asian Debating Championship, University of Malaya, 2007 (SERVICES)
    • Recognition letter for Australasian Debating Championship 2007, University of Malaya, 2007 (SERVICES)
    • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE, University of Malaya, 2006 (CERTIFICATE)
    • Anugerah Hakim Berjasa, Majlis Debat Universiti-Universiti Malaysia (MADUM), 2004 (COMPETITION)
    CONSULTANCY PROJECT
    (Project title),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role),(Level)
    • English Speaking Union Public Speaking Competition , MIDP, 01/12/2018 to 01/12/2018 (National)
    • UTP Debate Open , MIDP, 01/12/2018 to 01/12/2018 (National)
    • Malaysians Nationals Schools Debating Championships , MIDP, 01/12/2018 to 01/12/2018 (National)
    • Cempaka International School Debating Championship , MIDP, 01/12/2018 to 01/12/2018 (National)
    • A Study on Selected Cigarette Sample: Commission 2, Tobacco Importers and Manufacturers Sdn Bhd, 01/09/2013 to 01/09/2014 (National)
    • A Study on Selected Cigarette Sample: Commission 3, Tobacco Importers and Manufacturers Sdn Bhd, 01/09/2013 to 01/09/2014 (National)
    • A Study on Selected Cigarette Sample: Commission 1, Tobacco Importers and Manufacturers Sdn Bhd, 01/09/2013 to 01/09/2014 (National)
    • Preferred Consultant, Malaysian Institute for Debate and Public Speaking, 01/10/2013 to 01/10/2014 (National)
    • Assessment on RSPO P&C and MS 1784: Good Agricultural Practice, SIRIM QAS, 01/09/2008 to 01/09/2008 (National)
    PAPER PRESENTED
    (Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
    PLEANARY SPEAKER
  • Current Status and Problems with the Banana Supply Chain, International Virtual Research Presentation, 19/10/2021 to 19/10/2021, The Mindoro State University, Philippines and Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Vietnam (International)
  • An Overview of Economic and Social Realities of Postharvest Disease Management, International Web Conference:Ensuring Food Safety, Security and Sustainability through Crop Protection, 05/08/2020 to 06/08/2020, Bihar Agricultural University, India (International)
  • The Effects Thermal Treatment and Sonication on the Quality of Guava (Psidium guajava) and Pineapple (Ananas comosus) Juice Blend, IV International Conference on Postharvest and Quality Management of Horticultural Products of Interest for Tropical Regions (PQMHP 2017), 06/04/2017 to 08/04/2017, International Society for Horticultural Science and The Agriculture Education Unit (AEU) of Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, (International)
  • Emerging Fruit Juice Processing Technologies: Quality Improvement, International Symposium on Sustainable Horticulture 2016, 14/03/2016 to 16/03/2016, International Symposium on Sustainable Horticulture, Mizoram University, India (International)
  • A Review on Organic Food in Malaysia, 1st International Symposium on Quality Management of Organic Horticultural Produce 2015, 07/12/2015 to 09/12/2015, International Society for Horticultural Science and Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University, Thailand (International)
  • A Review on Postharvest Education in Malaysia, 3rd ISHS Southeast Asia Symposium on Quality Management in Postharvest Systems (SEAsia2015), 13/08/2015 to 15/08/2015, International Society for Horticultural Science (International)
  • From low technology to biotechnology: Practical solutions to indigenous communities postharvest needs, 2nd Southeast Asia Symposium on Quality Management in Postharvest Systems (SEAsia2013), 04/12/2013 to 06/12/2013, International Society for Horticultural Science (International)
  • Quality and Safety of Agri-Foods in Malaysia, Asia Pacific Symposium on Postharvest Research Education and Extension (APS 2010), 02/08/2010 to 04/08/2010, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) (International)
  • Postharvest Curriculum and Research Extension in the Universities in Malaysia, Asia Pacific Symposium on Postharvest Research Education and Extension (APS 2010), 02/08/2010 to 02/08/2010, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) (International)
    • INVITED SPEAKER
  • Current Status and Problems with The Banana Supply Chain, Malaysia National Banana Congress 2021 (MNBC 2021), 07/09/2021 to 08/09/2021, The Centre for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture (CEBAR) (National)
  • Effects of four different drying methods on the antioxidant properties of Moringa oleifera leaves, Live webinar: Production & Processing of Horticulture Crops, 26/05/2020 to 26/05/2020, Department of Horticulture, Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, Mizoram University, Aizawl, India (International)
  • Basic Public Speaking Skills, Malaya Oratory Workshop , 01/02/2020 to 01/02/2020, UM Debate Club (National)
  • Growth factors for anti-ageing and the journey towards product development, Biotech Research and Entrepreneurship in Malaysia , 17/07/2019 to 17/07/2019, Cytonex Sdn Bhd (Private Institution/research Institution/ Non-government Organization (ngo))
  • Current Status of Postharvest Research in University of Malaya, Integrative Organismal Biology Symposium , 04/06/2019 to 06/06/2019, Institute of Bioinformatics and Structural Biology, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan (International)
  • Current Status of Post-harvest in UM, 2nd China (Guangxi) - ASEAN Conference on Agricultural Science and Technology Cooperation, 14/09/2018 to 18/09/2018, Guangxi Academy of Sciences  (International)
  • Global Biotechnology, Global Business Leaders Program, 15/11/2017 to 15/11/2017, Cornell University ILR School, Lead Business Institute, Bangkok, Thailand (International)
  • Speak with Confidence, Expert Talk: Speak with Confidence at Roche Diagnostic (M) Sdn. Bhd, 10/11/2017 to 10/11/2017, Roche Diagnistic Sdn. Bhd (Industry/company)
  • Unique Traits of Malaysian Consumers, UMMC Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Rehabilitation Course 2017, 11/09/2017 to 11/12/2017, Dept of Rehabilitation Medicine, UMMC University Malaya (University)
  • A Review on Postharvest Education in Malaysia, 3rd Asian Pacific Symposium on Postharvest Research, Education and Extension (APS2014), 08/12/2014 to 11/12/2014, ISHS (International)
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  • Trendy supplements: Modern delivery methods of natural products to consumers, 5th Asia Symposium on Quality Management in Postharvest Systems, 01/12/2021 to 02/12/2021, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (International)