Curriculum Vitae

PROF. DR. CHANDRAN A/L SOMASUNDRAM

Professor
  • Institute of Biological Sciences
    Faculty of Science
  • chandran
  • 0379674382

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • PLANT CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
    Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Botany
  • PLANT PATHOLOGY
    Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Botany
  • PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND GENETICS
    Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Botany
  • POST HARVEST PHYSIOLOGY
    Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Physiology
  • PLANT PHYSIOLOGY (INCLUDING LEAF GAS EXCHANGE, PHYSICOCHEMICAL ASSIMILATION)
    Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Physiology
  • AGRICULTURE BOTANY
    Life Sciences, Agriculture Sciences, Plant And Crop Production Sciences
  • BIOTECHNOLOGY EXTENSION EDUCATION
    Applied Science And Technology, Biotechnology, Specialist Topics In Biotechnology
  • BIOTECHNOLOGY POLICY
    Applied Science And Technology, Biotechnology, Specialist Topics In Biotechnology
  • SUSTAINABLE, SAFE AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD
    Environment Sustainability, Sustainable Consumption And Production (scp)
  • ADEQUATE FOOD, WATER AND ENERGY
    Human And Societal Resilency, Basic Human And Social Needs

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PHD(UM)(2005), (BIOTEKNOLOGI)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MSC(UM)(1998), (BIOCHEMISTRY & PHYSIOLOGY)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • Certificate, (New Techniques in Biotechnology)
    University of Tsukuba
  • BSC(HONS)(UM)(1994), (BOTANI)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Project Leader
    01 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 (University Malaya)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA TAPISAN BAGI PERMOHONAN KENAIKAN PANGKAT KE JAWATAN PROFESOR MADYA DAN PROFESOR GRED KHAS C DI FAKULTI SAINS
    01 Jun 2024 - 31 May 2026 (Dean Office, Faculty of Science)
  • PENGERUSI MESYUARAT JAWATANKUASA PEMERIKSA (JKP) DAN VIVA VOCE BAGI CALON IJAZAH SARJANA DAN IJAZAH KEDOKTORAN
    25 Mar 2024 - 25 Mar 2026 (Dean Office, Faculty of Science)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA PEMILIH BAGI TUJUAN PENILAIAN PELANTIKAN DAN KENAIKAN PANGKAT JAWATAN KUMPULAN PENGURUSAN DAN PROFESIONAL (EKSEKUTIF) DI UNIVERSITI MALAYA
    29 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 (University Malaya)
  • Member of the Board of Studies of Woxsen University
    04 May 2023 - 28 Feb 2025 (International)
  • Head Coach
    26 Dec 2024 - 06 Jan 2025 (International)
  • Head Coach for Team Malaya for Oxford and Cambridge IV Debates 2024
    07 Nov 2024 - 19 Nov 2024 (International)
  • Project Leader
    05 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2024 (International)
  • Project Leader
    30 Jun 2024 - 07 Jul 2024 (International)
  • Committee Members
    01 Oct 2022 - 30 Sep 2023 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Committee Members
    01 Sep 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Committee Members
    13 Apr 2022 - 17 Jun 2022 (Department)
  • Committee Member for ISB Higher Degree (JKIT ISB)
    02 May 2020 - 01 May 2022 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Coordinator and Coach, UM English Debating Team
    01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Head Coach
    01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Academic Advisor
    09 Oct 2020 - 09 Jul 2021 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Chairman of Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
    01 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Member for ISB Higher Degree (JKIT ISB)
    26 Apr 2018 - 01 May 2020 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Member of UM Strategic Academic Plan (2015-2020) Committee
    27 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2019 (University Malaya)
  • Head Coach
    01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 (University Malaya)
  • Member of Centre for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture (CEBAR)
    02 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 (University Malaya)
  • Supervisor for Industrial Training
    29 Oct 2019 - 13 Dec 2019 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Chairman Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
    01 Mar 2017 - 30 Nov 2019 (University Malaya)
  • Executive Adviser Malaysian Institute of Debate and Public Speaking (MIDP)
    15 Aug 2016 - 30 Jun 2019 (National)
  • Academic Advisor
    12 Sep 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Member of Centre for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture (CEBAR)
    02 Jan 2018 - 02 Jan 2019 (University Malaya)
  • Head Coach
    01 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 (University Malaya)
  • Supervisor for Industrial Training
    27 Jul 2018 - 27 Aug 2018 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Head Coach
    01 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Member of Agricultural Science Degree Programs ( Biotech Crops )
    01 Dec 2015 - 30 Nov 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Member for ISB Higher Degree (JKIT ISB)
    11 Sep 2015 - 01 May 2017 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Chairman for Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
    01 Apr 2015 - 31 Mar 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Head Coach
    27 Dec 2016 - 04 Jan 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Head Coach
    08 Nov 2016 - 21 Nov 2016 (University Malaya)
  • Head Coach
    04 Jun 2015 - 12 Jun 2015 (University Malaya)
  • Head of the Postharvest Group, CEBAR
    15 Apr 2013 - 14 Apr 2015 (University Malaya)
  • Head of Unit
    07 Apr 2014 - 01 Dec 2014 (Research Support Unit, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Deputy Director
    15 Apr 2013 - 01 Apr 2014 (Centre for Biotechnology in Agriculture Research (CEBAR), Faculty of Science)
  • Chairman of Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
    01 May 2014 - 31 Oct 2014 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Member, Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
    01 Nov 2013 - 31 Oct 2014 (University Malaya)
  • Member of the Higher Degree Committee (JKIT)
    16 Feb 2011 - 15 Feb 2014 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Head Coach
    27 Dec 2013 - 04 Jan 2014 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Member, Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
    01 Nov 2012 - 31 Oct 2013 (University Malaya)
  • College Treasurer
    01 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec 2012 (Tun Syed Zahiruddin Residential College, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs))
  • Residential Fellow, 9th College
    01 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec 2012 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Member, Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
    01 Nov 2011 - 31 Oct 2012 (University Malaya)
  • College Treasurer
    01 Jan 2011 - 31 Dec 2011 (Tun Syed Zahiruddin Residential College, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs))
  • Residential Fellow, 9th College
    01 Jan 2011 - 31 Dec 2011 (University Malaya)
  • Member of the Tender Committee, 9th Residential College
    01 Dec 2010 - 30 Nov 2011 (University Malaya)
  • Member of the Health and Safety Committee, 9th Residential College
    01 Dec 2010 - 30 Nov 2011 (University Malaya)
  • Member of the Quotation Committee, 9th Residential College
    01 Dec 2010 - 30 Nov 2011 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator for Postgraduate Seminar for Biotechnology Program
    27 Jul 2010 - 26 Jul 2011 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • College Treasurer
    01 Jan 2010 - 31 Dec 2010 (University Malaya)
  • Residential Fellow, 9th College
    01 Jan 2010 - 31 Dec 2010 (University Malaya)
  • Auditor
    21 May 2008 - 31 Dec 2010 (University Malaya)
  • Supervisor
    03 May 2010 - 09 Jul 2010 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Committee Member, Marketing of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programme 2009
    01 Jan 2009 - 31 Dec 2009 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • College Treasurer
    01 Jan 2009 - 31 Dec 2009 (University Malaya)
  • Residential Fellow, 9th College
    01 Jan 2009 - 31 Dec 2009 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator
    12 May 2008 - 11 May 2009 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • College Treasurer
    01 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2008 (University Malaya)
  • Residential Fellow, 9th College
    01 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2008 (University Malaya)
  • Residential Fellow, 9th College
    01 Jan 2007 - 31 Dec 2007 (University Malaya)
  • College Treasurer
    01 Jan 2007 - 31 Dec 2007 (University Malaya)
  • Residential Fellow, 9th College
    02 Feb 2006 - 01 Feb 2007 (University Malaya)
  • College Treasurer
    21 Apr 2006 - 31 Dec 2006 (University Malaya)
  • Internal Auditor
    25 May 2006 - 31 Dec 2006 (Faculty)
  • Residential Fellow, 7th Residential College
    01 Jan 2004 - 01 Jan 2005 (University Malaya)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • ENGLISH-SPEAKING UNION OF MALAYSIA, MEMBER
    Since 2016 (National)
  • EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER, BOARD MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (International)
  • JK ALUMNI FAKULTI SAINS, MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (University)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA IJAZAH TINGGI (JKIT), INSTITUT SAINS BIOLOGI, MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (University)
  • INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIO-RESOURCE AND STRESS MANAGEMENT (IJBSM), EDITORIAL BOARD
    2020 to 2022 (International)
  • MEMBER OF EDITORIAL BOARD, BOARD MEMBER
    2020 to 2022 (International)
  • STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR CEBAR STRATEGIC PLANNING (CSP) 2021 ? 2025, MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • JAWATANKUASA PENYARINGAN KERTAS SOALAN PEPERIKSAAN DAN SKEMA JAWAPAN (JKP) , MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • AHLI TASK FORCE 6: TNL DELIVERY. UM TRANSFORMATION PLAN , MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • CHAIRMAN OF SOCIAL COMMITTEE , COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (National)
  • ORDINARY MEMBER, MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (International)
  • PENGERUSI JAWATANKUASA KEINSTITUSIAN BIOKESELAMATAN (IBC), PRESIDENT/ CHIEF
    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)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Panel of assessors for FS 3 MINUTE THESIS COMPETITION 2024
    Universiti Malaya, 2024 (University)
  • Hakim Pertandingan Akhir Debat Asasi UM 2020
    Pusat Asasi Sains, 2020 (Ptj/ Faculty)
  • Sijil Penghargaan Panel Penilai IIRG Kitar 3/2020
    Pejabat Kluster Penyelidikan, 2020 (University)
  • Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing
    Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 2020 (International)
  • KHIDMAT SETIA 20 AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2020 (University)
  • Certificate of Appreciation - Interview Panel for Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship
    Public Service Department , 2019 (National)
  • Certificate of Appreciation - Judge for Biological Science Graduate Congress (BSGC) 2019
    University of Malaya, Chulalongkorn University and National University of Singapore, 2019 (International)
  • Certificate of Appreciation - EMERALD Supervision Speaker
    University of Malaya, 2018 (University)
  • Certificate of Appreciation - EMERALD Supervision Speaker
    University of Malaya, 2018 (University)
  • Certificate of Appreciation - Interview Panel for Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship
    Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam, 2018 (National)
  • Certificate of Appreciation - Judge for Inaugural Law Faculty Public Speaking Competition 2018
    University of Malaya, 2018 (Ptj/ Faculty)
  • Certificate of Appreciation - Judge for Sr Aman International Environmental and English Youth Leadership Summit 2018
    SMK Sri Aman PJ, 2018 (National)
  • Appreciation Award - Deputy Chief Adjudicator for SSIDC 2018
    Swinburne University Sarawak , 2018 (National)
  • 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 (National)
  • Outstanding Researcher Manager in Food Safety and Food Security
    Asian Food Safety and Food security Association (AFSA), 2018 (International)
  • Letter of Appreciation for contribution as Basic Course in Supervision Speaker
    University of Malaya, 2017 (University)
  • Appreciation Award - Deputy Chief Adjudicator for SSIDC 2017
    Swinburne University Sarawak , 2017 (National)
  • 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 (National)
  • Letter of Thanks - The 19th FLTRP CUP National English Debating Competition Nationals
    Beijing Foreign Studies University, 2016 (International)
  • Certificate of Appreciation - Judge for Public Speaking at Sri Aman Environmental Youth Leadership Summit 2016
    Ministry of Education Malaysia, 2016 (National)
  • Outstanding Adjudication Work in The 19th FLTRP CUP National English Debating Competition Nationals
    Beijing Foreign Language Studies University, 2016 (International)
  • Anugerah Jalinan Masyarakat, Universiti Malaya
    Universiti Malaya, 2016 (Community)
  • Certificate of Appreciation - Invited Judge Formosa Debate Open, Taiwan 2015
    National Taiwan University, Taipei, 2015 (International)
  • Certificate of Appreciation - Grand Finals Adjudicator for the Prime Minister Cup (PPM) Debate Championship 2015
    Ministry of Education Malaysia, 2015 (National)
  • Award for Judging Dato Wira National Debates 2015
    Jabatan Pendidikan Kelantan, 2015 (National)
  • Community Service Appreciation Certificate 2015
    JKKK Paret Kaseh, Batu Pahat, 2015 (Community)
  • Anugerah Hakim Berjasa
    Majlis Debat Universiti-Universiti Malaysia (MADUM), 2015 (National)
  • Community Service Appreciation Award 2014
    JKKK Parit Kaseh Batu Pahat, 2014 (Community)
  • Certificate of Appreciation - Invited Judge Asian BP Debate 2013
    Beihang University, Beijing China, 2013 (International)
  • Award for Serving as College Fellow and Treasurer
    University of Malaya, 2013 (Ptj/ Faculty)
  • Certificate of Appreciation - Grand Finals Adjudicator for the Prime Minister Cup (PPM) Debate Championship 2013
    Ministry of Education Malaysia, 2013 (National)
  • Certificate of Appreciation - Chief Adjudicator for 2nd National Biotechnology Debate 2011
    AIMST University, 2011 (National)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2011 (University)
  • Certificate of Appreciation - Chief Adjudicator for the 2nd National Inter-varsity Biotechnology Debate Competition
    AIMST University, 2011 (National)
  • Letter of Appreciation - Coordinator for Royal Inter varsity Debate 2009
    University of Malaya, 2009 (University)
  • 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 (National)
  • Certificate for Project Completion on Molecular Approaches For Characterization and Conservation on Genetic Resources in Mangoes
    Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia, 2009 (National)
  • Certificate of Appreciation - Deputy Chief Adjudicator for Borneo Debate Open
    University Malaysia Sabah, 2009 (National)
  • 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 (University)
  • Recognition letter for National Womens Debate 2008
    University of Malaya, 2008 (University)
  • Certificate of Achievement - All Asians Debate Break Adjudicator 2007
    Chung-Ang University, South Korea, 2007 (International)
  • Certificate of Achievement - Asian Masters Debate Finalist 2007
    Chung-Ang University, South Korea, 2007 (International)
  • Recognition letter for All Asian Debating Championship
    University of Malaya, 2007 (University)
  • Recognition letter for Australasian Debating Championship 2007
    University of Malaya, 2007 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2006 (University)
  • Anugerah Hakim Berjasa
    Majlis Debat Universiti-Universiti Malaysia (MADUM), 2004 (National)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Kaur, Navjot; Somasundram, Chandran; Razali, Zuliana; Ahmed, Zienab Fawzy Reiad (2024). Sustainable Aloe vera/chitosan-based edible coatings reduce postharvest loss of stored fresh figs (Ficus carica L.), FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS. 8. doi:10.3389/fsufs.2024.1459600
  2. Kaur, Navjot; Somasundram, Chandran; Razali, Zuliana; Mourad, Abdel-Hamid I.; Hamed, Fathalla; Ahmed, Zienab F. R. (2024). Aloe vera/Chitosan-Based Edible Film with Enhanced Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Thermal, and Barrier Properties for Sustainable Food Preservation, POLYMERS. 16(2). doi:10.3390/polym16020242
  3. Ramarao, Kivaandra Dayaa Rao; Razali, Zuliana; Somasundram, Chandran; Kunasekaran, Wijenthiran; Jin, Tan Li (2024). Effects of Drying Methods on the Antioxidant Properties of Piper betle Leaves, MOLECULES. 29(8). doi:10.3390/molecules29081762
  4. Alias, M. R.; Somasundram, C.; Razali, Z. (2023). Utilisation of hot water treatment on papaya (Carica papaya L. cv. Eksotika II) to elucidate disease resistance and maintain postharvest quality, INTERNATIONAL FOOD RESEARCH JOURNAL. 30(3), 577-590. doi:10.47836/ifrj.30.3.03
  5. Rajendram, Arullthevan; Mostaffa, Nur Hikmah; Dumin, Walftor; Oke, Mushafau Adebayo; Simarani, Khanom; Somasundram, Chandran; Razali, Zuliana; Rejab, Nur Ardiyana; Al-Idrus, Aisyafaznim (2022). Dual activity of Meloidogyne incognita-regulated Musa acuminata Pathogenesis-related-10 (MaPR-10) gene, GENE. 809. doi:10.1016/j.gene.2021.146041
  6. Ramarao, Kivaandra Dayaa Rao; Somasundram, Chandran; Razali, Zuliana; Kunasekaran, Wijenthiran; Jin, Tan Li (2022). The antioxidant properties and microbial load of Moringa oleifera leaves dried using a prototype convective air-dryer, SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES. 29(6). doi:10.1016/j.sjbs.2022.103290
  7. Ramarao, Kivaandra Dayaa Rao; Somasundram, Chandran; Razali, Zuliana; Kunasekaran, Wijenthiran; Jin, Tan Li; Musa, Sabri; Achari, Vijayan Manickam (2022). Antiproliferative effects of dried Moringa oleifera leaf extract on human Wharton's Jelly mesenchymal stem cells, PLOS ONE. 17(10). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0274814
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. Ramarao, Kivaandra Dayaa Rao; Razali, Zuliana; Somasundram, Chandran (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
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. Anthony, K. K., George, D. S., Singh, H. K. B., Fung, S. M., Santhirasegaram, V., Razali, Z., Somasundram, C. (2017). Reactive Oxygen Species Activity and Antioxidant Properties of Fusarium Infected Bananas. Journal of Phytopathology, 165(4), 213-222.
  14. George, D. S., Anthony, K. K., Santhirasegaram, V., Saruan, N. M., Kaur, H., Razali, Z., Somasundram, C. (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), 2465-2474.
  15. 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. 18(2491-503), Article
  16. 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. 96(82851-2860), Article
  17. Santhirasegaram, V., George, D. S., Anthony, K. K., Singh, H. K. B., Saruan, N. M., Razali, Z., Somasundram, C. (2016). Effects of Soybean Processing and Packaging on the Quality of Commonly Consumed Local Delicacy Tempe. Journal of Food Quality, 39(6), 675-684.
  18. George, D. S., Razali, Z., Santhirasegaram, V., Somasundram, C. (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), S426-S434
  19. Santhirasegaram, V., Razali, Z., Somasundram, C. (2015). 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), 232-241
  20. Santhirasegaram, V., Razali, Z., George, D. S., Somasundram, C. (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
  21. 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(112256-2267), Article
  22. Saruan, N. M., Sagran, A., Fadzil, K. S., Razali, Z., San, R. O. P., Somasundram, C. (2015). Connecting Learners: The Role of Biotechnology Programme in Preparing Students for the Industry, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education. 43(6460-467), Article
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. Loo, Z. X., Chandran, S. (2012). Extraction of Genomic DNA from roots and leaves of Hylocereus undatus, Israel Journal of Plant Sciences. 60(3), 345-348
  27. Rebecca, O. P. S., Boyce, A. N., Somasundram, C. (2012). Isolation and Identification of Myo-Inositol Crystals from Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus), Molecules. 17(4), 4583-4594
  28. Hue, S. M., Boyce, A. N., Somasundram, C. (2011). Influence of growth stage and variety on the pigment levels in Ipomoea batatas (sweet potato) leaves, African Journal of Agricultural Research. 610(2379-2385), Article
  29. Tehrani, M., Chandran, S., Hossain, A., Nasrulhaq-Boyce, A. (2011). Postharvest physico-chemical and mechanical changes in jambu air (Syzygium aqueum Alston) fruits, Australian Journal of Crop Science. 51(32-38), Article
  30. Hossain, A., Boyce, A. N., 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
  31. Hossain, A., Boyce, A. N., Salleh, A., Chandran, S. (2010). Impacts of alcohol type, ratio and stirring time on the biodiesel production from waste canola oil, African Journal of Agricultural Research. 5(14), 1851-1859
  32. 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
  33. 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 Journal of Horticulture. 67(2), 230-233
Scopus
  1. Kaur N., Somasundram C., Razali Z., Mourad A.-H.I., Hamed F., Ahmed Z.F.R. (2024). Aloe vera/Chitosan-Based Edible Film with Enhanced Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Thermal, and Barrier Properties for Sustainable Food Preservation, Polymers. 16(2). doi:10.3390/polym16020242
Others
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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)
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Chandran Somasundram, Zuliana Razali and Vicknesha Santhirasegaram. (2016). A Review on Organic Food Production in Malaysia. Horticulturae, 2 (12). 1-5
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. Chandran, S. (2013). Quality and Safety of Agri-Foods in Malaysia. Acta Hortic. 989: 245-252
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. Chandran, S. (2010). Effect of Film Packaging in Extending Shelf Life of Dragon Fruit, Hylocereus undatus and Hylocereus polyrhizus. Acta Hortic. 875, 389-394
  29. Daniel, L.K.P., Loo, Z.X. and Chandran, S. (2010). Obtaining Genomic DNA for Construction of Genomic Library. Acta Hortic. 875, 549-554
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. Kit, Y.S. and Chandran, S. (2010).Construction of Genomic Library of Chokanan Mango (Mangifera indica). Acta Hortic. 875, 515-522
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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.
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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.
  42. 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
  43. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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.
  49. 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
  50. 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
Chapter in Books
  1. Chandran Somasundram, Zuliana Razali, and Vicknesha Santhirasegaram. (2018). Emerging Fruit Juice Processing Technologies: Quality Improvement. Sustainable Horticulture, Volume 2: Food, Health, and Nutrition.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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)
Other Publications
  1. Chandran S (2018) UM team speaks their way to victory. The Star - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  2. Chandran S (2017). QIUP WUPID - Internet
  3. Chandran S (2016) Local varsities are champs at international debate. The Star - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  4. 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) - Monograph
  5. 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) - Monograph
  6. Chandran (2015) . #taknakseludup@Interview with Dr.Chandran with MHI, TV3 - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  7. Chandran S (2015) Rokok Seludup Undang Ketagihan Melampau.Berita Harian - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  8. Chandran S (2015) Sedutan maut rokok seludup. Harian Metro - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  9. Chandran S (2015) Smuggled cigarettes contain higher levels of tar and nicotine. Borneo Post - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  10. Chandran S (2015) Smuggled cigarettes pose higher risk. The Star - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  11. Chandran S (2015) eps 3 Rokok Tikus. My Metro TV - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  12. 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) - Monograph
  13. 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) - Monograph
  14. 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) - Monograph

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Plant Physiology And Biochemistry (Antioxidant Assay; PR Proteins; ROS and RNS Enzyme)
  • Communication (Public Speaking; Debates; Scientific Communication)
  • Community Services (Good Agricultural Practices; Postharvest Processing and Handling)
  • Postharvest Biotechnology (Postharvest techniques; Postharvest Handling; Packaging)
  • Food Quality Analysis (Food Safety; Food Biotechnology; Food Processing)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2019 - 2025, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    A Comparative Metabolome And Proteome Analysis To Elucidate Disease Resistance In Hot Water Treated Papaya ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2018 - 2021, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Biochemical And Antiseptic Properties Of Malaysian Moringa Oleifera Leave Extracts And Their Potential As A Sanitizing Agent ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2016 - 2019, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research
    PLANT DEFENCE INTERACTION IN MORRIS AND SARAWAK PINEAPPLE CULTIVARS TO COMBAT BLACK ROT DISEASE. ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2016 - 2019, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research
    FINGERPRINTING THE ROS AND RNS DEFENCE SYSTEM IN BERANGAN BANANA ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  5. 2018 - 2019, RU Geran - UMCares
    Science storytellers : Using narratives as a teaching tool for primary science ( Co-Researcher)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Cempaka International School Debating Championship, MIDP
    01 Dec 2018 - 01 Dec 2018 (National)
  • Utp Debate Open, MIDP
    01 Dec 2018 - 01 Dec 2018 (National)
  • Malaysians Nationals Schools Debating Championships, MIDP
    01 Dec 2018 - 01 Dec 2018 (National)
  • English Speaking Union Public Speaking Competition, MIDP
    01 Dec 2018 - 01 Dec 2018 (National)
  • Preferred Consultant, Malaysian Institute for Debate and Public Speaking
    01 Oct 2013 - 01 Oct 2014 (National)
  • A Study On Selected Cigarette Sample: Commission 3, Tobacco Importers and Manufacturers Sdn Bhd
    01 Sep 2013 - 01 Sep 2014 (National)
  • A Study On Selected Cigarette Sample: Commission 1, Tobacco Importers and Manufacturers Sdn Bhd
    01 Sep 2013 - 01 Sep 2014 (National)
  • A Study On Selected Cigarette Sample: Commission 2, Tobacco Importers and Manufacturers Sdn Bhd
    01 Sep 2013 - 01 Sep 2014 (National)
  • Assessment On Rspo P&C and Ms 1784: Good Agricultural Practice, SIRIM QAS
    01 Sep 2008 - 01 Sep 2008 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

PLENARY SPEAKER
  1. Current Status and Problems with the Banana Supply Chain, International Virtual Research Presentation, The Mindoro State University, Philippines and Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Vietnam (International) (19 Oct 2021 - 19 Oct 2021)
  2. An Overview of Economic and Social Realities of Postharvest Disease Management, International Web Conference:Ensuring Food Safety, Security and Sustainability through Crop Protection, Bihar Agricultural University, India (International) (05 Aug 2020 - 06 Aug 2020)
  3. 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), International Society for Horticultural Science and The Agriculture Education Unit (AEU) of Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, (International) (06 Apr 2017 - 08 Apr 2017)
  4. Emerging Fruit Juice Processing Technologies: Quality Improvement, International Symposium on Sustainable Horticulture 2016, International Symposium on Sustainable Horticulture, Mizoram University, India (International) (14 Mar 2016 - 16 Mar 2016)
  5. A Review on Organic Food in Malaysia, 1st International Symposium on Quality Management of Organic Horticultural Produce 2015, International Society for Horticultural Science and Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University, Thailand (International) (07 Dec 2015 - 09 Dec 2015)
  6. A Review on Postharvest Education in Malaysia, 3rd ISHS Southeast Asia Symposium on Quality Management in Postharvest Systems (SEAsia2015), International Society for Horticultural Science (International) (13 Aug 2015 - 15 Aug 2015)
  7. From low technology to biotechnology: Practical solutions to indigenous communities postharvest needs, 2nd Southeast Asia Symposium on Quality Management in Postharvest Systems (SEAsia2013), International Society for Horticultural Science (International) (04 Dec 2013 - 06 Dec 2013)
  8. Quality and Safety of Agri-Foods in Malaysia, Asia Pacific Symposium on Postharvest Research Education and Extension (APS 2010), King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) (International) (02 Aug 2010 - 04 Aug 2010)
  9. Postharvest Curriculum and Research Extension in the Universities in Malaysia, Asia Pacific Symposium on Postharvest Research Education and Extension (APS 2010), King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) (International) (02 Aug 2010 - 02 Aug 2010)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Current Status and Problems with The Banana Supply Chain, Malaysia National Banana Congress 2021 (MNBC 2021), The Centre for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture (CEBAR) (National) (07 Sep 2021 - 08 Sep 2021)
  2. Effects of four different drying methods on the antioxidant properties of Moringa oleifera leaves, Live webinar: Production & Processing of Horticulture Crops, Department of Horticulture, Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, Mizoram University, Aizawl, India (International) (26 May 2020 - 26 May 2020)
  3. Basic Public Speaking Skills, Malaya Oratory Workshop , UM Debate Club (National) (01 Feb 2020 - 01 Feb 2020)
  4. Growth factors for anti-ageing and the journey towards product development, Biotech Research and Entrepreneurship in Malaysia , Cytonex Sdn Bhd (Private Institution/research Institution/ Non-government Organization (ngo)) (17 Jul 2019 - 17 Jul 2019)
  5. Current Status of Postharvest Research in University of Malaya, Integrative Organismal Biology Symposium , Institute of Bioinformatics and Structural Biology, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan (International) (04 Jun 2019 - 06 Jun 2019)
  6. Current Status of Post-harvest in UM, 2nd China (Guangxi) - ASEAN Conference on Agricultural Science and Technology Cooperation, Guangxi Academy of Sciences  (International) (14 Sep 2018 - 18 Sep 2018)
  7. Global Biotechnology, Global Business Leaders Program, Cornell University ILR School, Lead Business Institute, Bangkok, Thailand (International) (15 Nov 2017 - 15 Nov 2017)
  8. Speak with Confidence, Expert Talk: Speak with Confidence at Roche Diagnostic (M) Sdn. Bhd, Roche Diagnistic Sdn. Bhd (Industry/company) (10 Nov 2017 - 10 Nov 2017)
  9. Unique Traits of Malaysian Consumers, UMMC Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Rehabilitation Course 2017, Dept of Rehabilitation Medicine, UMMC University Malaya (University) (11 Sep 2017 - 11 Dec 2017)
  10. A Review on Postharvest Education in Malaysia, 3rd Asian Pacific Symposium on Postharvest Research, Education and Extension (APS2014), ISHS (International) (08 Dec 2014 - 11 Dec 2014)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  1. Postharvest Strategies to Address Food Safety and Security Issues in Asia, 6th AFSA Conferences on Food Safety and Food Security , Asian Food Safety and Security Association (International) (01 Oct 2024 - 04 Oct 2024)
  2. Advances in Postharvest Biotechnology: Paving the Way for Food Security and Safety, 28th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress, Universiti Malaya (International) (14 Dec 2023 - 16 Dec 2023)
  3. Trendy supplements: Modern delivery methods of natural products to consumers, 5th Asia Symposium on Quality Management in Postharvest Systems, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (International) (01 Dec 2021 - 02 Dec 2021)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Internal Examiner for Phd Thesis, University, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2024) Manuscript Title: Application of Antioxidant- and Antimicrobial-Rich Extracts from Hass Avocado Pulp in The Development of Chitosan/Gelatin-Based Active Packaging Films for Raw Meat Preservation, International, (Reviewer)
  3. (2024) Title: Institutionalization and Legislation of Organic Production in Brazil, International, (Reviewer)
  4. (2024) Effect of Supplementation With Moringa Oleifera On Antioxidant and Oxidative Stress Biomarkers of Infertile Women: a Pilot Open-Label Case-Control Randomized Clinical Study, International, (Reviewer)
  5. (2024) Title: Phytopharmacological Update On Cannabis Sativa (Ganja): a Mini Review, International, (Reviewer)
  6. (2024) Title: Hydrogen Fertilization Improves Yield and Quality of Cherry Tomatoes Compared to The Conventional Fertilizers, International, (Reviewer)
  7. (2021) Synergistic Effect of Pre-Harvest Treatments On Physicochemical Quality and Storage Life of Date Palm Fruit, International, (Reviewer)
  8. (2021) Isb Biosymposium, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  9. (2021) Interview Panel for Bydpa, National, (External Assessor)
  10. (2021) Reviewer for Online Program Called Virus Hunter, National, (Reviewer)
  11. (2021) Novel Ribosome-Inactivating Protein (Rip) Isolated from Trichosanthes Dioica Induces Apoptosis in Hela Cell Line, International, (Reviewer)
  12. (2021) Vegetable Breeding Strategies, International, (Reviewer)
  13. (2021) Candidature Defence, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  14. (2021) Biological and Phytochemical Screening of Carica Papaya, Chromolaena Odorata, Averrhoa Bilimbi Leaves, International, (Reviewer)
  15. (2021) Cadmium Induced Renaltoxicity, International, (Reviewer)
  16. (2021) Design of Soymilk Product Development from Grobogan Soybean Variety in Indonesia", International, (Reviewer)
  17. (2021) Frgs Cycle 1 (CEBAR), University, (Internal Evaluator)
  18. (2021) Evaluation of Lactulose Prescribing Pattern in Outpatient Setting, International, (Reviewer)
  19. (2020) 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 , (Reviewer)
  20. (2020) Reviewer for the article "Ohmic thawing of frozen sour cherry juice concentrates: Quality effects" for the Journal of Food Process Engineering , (Reviewer)
  21. (2020) 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., (Reviewer)
  22. (2020) Reviewer for the article "Optimization of natural colour extraction from dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) peel" for Scientific Research Journal , (Reviewer)
  23. (2020) Reviewer for the article "Super Foods: An Abridgment from Super power to health benefits" for Current Nutrition and Food Sciences Journal , (Reviewer)
  24. (2020) 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, (Reviewer)
  25. (2020) 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. , (Reviewer)
  26. (2019) 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 , (Reviewer)
  27. (2017) Internal Examiner for PhD thesis entitled "Gene Expression and DNA Methylation during In Vitro Culture and Plant Regeneration in Boesenbergia Rotunda (L.) MANSF" , (Internal Examiner)
  28. (2017) 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" , (External Examiner)
  29. (2016) Reviewer for article "Postharvest Quality Maintenance of Longan Fruit by Ultra Violet-C Incorporated with Salicyclic Acid Application" for Journal of Food Quality , (Reviewer)
  30. (2016) Reviewer for "Nutritional composition and sensory analysis of products prepared using pathari leaves(Boerhavia diffusa)" for Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources , (Reviewer)
  31. (2016) 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. , (Reviewer)
  32. (2016) Reviewer for article FABT-D-16-00104 for Food and Bioprocess Technology Journal , (Reviewer)
  33. (2015) 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" , (External Examiner)
  34. (2015) External Examiner for PhD thesis from Acharya Nagarjuna University, India entitled "In Vitro Studies on Morinda citrifolia L. A Divine Noni Plant" , (External Examiner)
  35. (2015) Reviewer for article FABT-D-15-00263 for Food and Bioprocess Technology Journal , (Reviewer)
  36. (2015) Reviewer for the article "Improved method for extraction of pectin from Mandarin Orange Peel" for International Journal of Biochemistry Research and Review , (Reviewer)
  37. (2014) 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" , (External Examiner)
  38. (2013) Internal Examiner for PhD thesis entitled "Stability, Functionality and Biosafety if Nicotiana Tabcum Expressing Anti-CMV Antibodies" , (Internal Examiner)
  39. (2013) Internal examiner for Masters thesis entitled "Bioremediation of Landfill Gas Using Methanotrophic Microorganisms" , (Internal Examiner)
  40. (2012) Reviewer for article AJB-12-1453 for African Journal of Biotechnology , (Reviewer)
  41. (2012) Internal Examiner for Masters thesis entitled "Phytoremediation of landfill leachate using Hibiscus cannabinus and Acacia mangium" , (Internal Examiner)
  42. (2012) Internal Examiner for Masters thesis entitled "Molecular Strategies for Control of Cymbidium Mosaic Virus" , (Internal Examiner)
  43. (2011) Reviewer for article "Development of an Efficient Protocol for Genomic DNA Extraction from Mango (Mangifera Indica L)" for Tropical Life Sciences Research Journal , (Reviewer)
  44. (2011) Reviewer for article AJB-11-1246 for African Journal of Biotechnology , (Reviewer)
  45. (2011) Reviewer for article "Quality of pitaya fruit (Hylocereus undatus) as influenced by storage temperature and packaging for Postharvest Biology and Technology Journal , (Reviewer)
  46. (2011) 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 , (Reviewer)
  47. (2011) Judge and Examiner for World Scholar's Cup- Global Round , (Judge and Examiner )
  48. (2011) Reviewer for article "Characterization of Pigments from Red Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) and Beet (Beta vulgaris) for Journal of Food Engineering , (Reviewer)
  49. (2011) Reviewer for Asia Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology , (Reviewer)
  50. (2010) External Examiner for Project Papers for Executive Diploma in Plantation Management and Agribusiness, Open University Malaysia , (External Examiner)
  51. (2010) Internal Examiner for Masters thesis entitled "Utilization of Landfill Leachate As Multi-nutrient Fertilizer for the Cultivation of Brassica rapa L and Zinnia violacea" , (Internal Examiner)
  52. (2009) 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 , (Reviewer)
  53. (2008) Reviewer for article "Chemotaxis Movement and Attachment of Agrobacterium tumefaciens to Phalenopsis violacea Orchid Tissues" for Journal of Bioscience , (Reviewer)
  54. (2007) Internal Examiner for Masters thesis entitled "Expression of Dengue Viral Protein in Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum)" , (Internal Examiner)
  55. (2006) Evaluation of University of Malaya Industrial Training Program , (Evaluator )
  56. (2005) Internal Examiner for Masters thesis entitled "Assessment of Scar Markers for Banana Resistant or Susceptible to Fusarium oxysporium F.SP. Cubense Race 4" , (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2023) Editorial Board Member, International, (Expert Advisor)
  2. (2022) Editorial Board Member, International, (Expert Advisor)
  3. (2020) Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the Malaya National Schools Public Speaking Competition 2020, Student Affairs Division (HEP) UM
  4. (2020) Interview Panel for Biasiswa Yang di-Pertuan Agong (BYDPA) 2020/2021, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA)
  5. (2020) Selection Panel Team to Interview Candidates for Senior Lecturer DS51 (Contract) positions for CEBAR (March 2020), Centre for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture (CEBAR)
  6. (2020) Selection Panel Team to Interview Candidates for Senior Lecturer DS51 (Contract) positions for CEBAR (April 2020), Centre for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture (CEBAR)
  7. (2020) Interview Panel for Biasiswa MyBrainSc, Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT), Malaysia , Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT)
  8. (2020) Speaker at ADEC Webinar series: Connecting the Dots Online to Make It Sound Better, ADEC, UM
  9. (2020) Evaluation Panel for Impact-oriented Interdisciplinary Research Grant (IIRG) , Institute of Research Management & Services (IPPP)
  10. (2020) Chairman of the Organizing Committee for Malaya National Schools Storytelling Competition 2020, Student Affairs Division (HEP) UM
  11. (2019) Moderator for Universiti Malaya Presidential Campus Debate , Centre For Governance And Political Studies (Cent-GPS)
  12. (2019) Evaluation Panel for Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) Phase 1/2019 , Institute of Research Management & Services (IPPP)
  13. (2019) Evaluation Panel for University of Malaya Impact Oriented Interdisciplinary Research Grant Programme Cycle 2/2019 , Institute of Research Management & Services (IPPP)
  14. (2019) Working Group Member for the Environmental Impact Pillar for ASM's Flagship Study, TheScience Outlook 2020, Academy of Sciences Malaysia
  15. (2019) Committee Member for Biotechnology Program External Evaluation and Curriculum Review 2019, Institute of Biological Sciences
  16. (2019) Committee Member for A Community Workshop Titled Freedom of Expression in Malaysia Baharu: Sembang Or Reality?, Centre For Governance And Political Studies (Cent-GPS)
  17. (2019) Interview Panel for Biasiswa Yang di-Pertuan Agong (BYDPA) 2019/2020, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA)
  18. (2018) China-ASEAN Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Alliance (CAASTIA), Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China, International
  19. (2018) Human Mesenchymal Collaborative Research Project , Cytonex Sdn Bhd, Others
  20. (2018) Collaborative Research on Development of Mucilage based Biofilm for the Application in Stem Cell Therapy", Cytonex Sdn Bhd, Others
  21. (2018) Interview Panel for Biasiswa Yang di-Pertuan Agong (BYDPA) 2018/2019, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA)
  22. (2018) Speaker at ADEC Emerald Supervision Program January 2018, ADEC, UM
  23. (2018) Speaker at ADEC Emerald Supervision Program April 2018 , ADEC, UM
  24. (2018) Evaluation Panel for Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) Phase 1/2018, Institute of Research Management & Services (IPPP)
  25. (2017) Speaker at ADEC's Basic Course in Supervision , ADEC, UM
  26. (2016) Content Writer for Selected Intellectual Properties (IP) from University of Malaya, UMCIC
  27. (2016) Evaluation Panel for Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) Phase 1/2016 , Institute of Research Management & Services (IPPP)
  28. (2016) 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)
  29. (2016) Judging Panel for the "University of Malaya Three Minute Thesis (UM3MT)" Competition, Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS) University of Malaya
  30. (2016) Speaker and Panelist for ADEC's Supervision Basic Course for New Lecturers , ADEC, UM
  31. (2016) Evaluation Panel for Peruntukan Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP) 2016/2016, Institute of Research Management & Services (IPPP)
  32. (2015) Panel Rujuk Bahas dan Pidato Kebangsaan, Bahagian Kokurikulum dan Kesenian, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, National
  33. (2015) Evaluation Panel for Postgraduate Research Allocation (PPP) , Institute of Research Management & Services (IPPP)
  34. (2015) Committee Member for UM Strategic Planning (Academic) Committee 2015-2020, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International)
  35. (2015) Scientific Committee Member for Asian Congress On Biotechnology 2015 (ACB 2015), Asian Federation of Biotechnology (AFOB)
  36. (2015) Judging Panel for the "University of Malaya Three Minute Thesis (UM3MT)" Competition, Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS) University of Malaya
  37. (2012) Judging Panel for the "University of Malaya Three Minute Thesis (UM3MT)" Competition , Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS) University of Malaya
  38. (2011) Trainer for Workshop "The Science and Art of Effective Communication", Institute of Graduate Studies, University of Malaya
  39. (2011) Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the Orchid Workshop on "Orchid Uses, Physiology and Biotechnology". , Postharvest Biotechnology Lab, University of Malaya
  40. (2010) Trainer for Introduction to Bioinformatics Workshop, Department of Pharmacology, University of Malaya
  41. (2007) Logistics Committee Member for World Conference of Bryology 2007 , International Association of Bryologist and Faculty of Science UM
  42. (2007) 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
  43. (2002) Committee Member for 17th World Orchid Conference , State of Selangor Darul Ehsan
Contribution to event
  1. (2024) Distinguished External Expert for The 2024 Bfsu International Summer Session, International, (Course Facilitator)
  2. (2021) Ketua Panel Hakim, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2021) Steering Committee/ and Sub-Committee Member, National, (Event Organiser)

SUPERVISION

Under Graduate Students
  1. (2021) Industrial Training
  2. (2018) The Effects of Clorox, Citric Acid and Vinegar on Shelf Life, Microbial Load and Biochemical Properties of Sweet Potato Leaf (Ipomea batatas (L.) Lam.)
  3. (2018) The Effects of Clorox, Citric Acid and Vinegar on Shelf Life, Microbial Load and Biochemical Properties of Spinach (Spinacia oleraceae)
  4. (2018) The Effects of Clorox, Citric Acid and Vinegar on Shelf Life, Microbial Load and Biochemical Properties of Bok Choy (Brassica rapa subsp chinensis)
  5. (2018) Effect of Tap Water, Lemon Juice, Apple Cider Vinegar and Clorox on Microbial Load, Shelf Life and Biochemical Properties of Mustard Green (Brassica juncea)
  6. (2016) Plant Defence Interaction Using Metabolic Profiling and Reactive Species Defence System in Berangan Bananas (Musa acuminata)
  7. (2016) Plant Defence Interaction Using Metabolic Profiling and Reactive Oxygen Species Defence System in Sarawak Pineapple (Ananas comosus)
  8. (2016) Plant Defence Interaction Using Metabolic Profiling and Reactive Oxygen Species Defence System in Morris Pineapple (Ananas comosus)
  9. (2015) The Effects of Different Packaging Conditions on the Quality and Shelf-Life of Fresh-Cut Morris Pineapple
  10. (2015) Effects Of UV-C Treatment on Antioxidant and Bioactive Compounds in Fresh-Cut Morris Pineapple
  11. (2013) Effects of a Novel Drying Method on the Storage Life and Quality of Ketupat
  12. (2012) Tissue Selection And The Optimization Of The Dna Isolation Method For The Construction Of Genomic Library Of Red Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Polyrhizus)
  13. (2011) Tissue Selection and the Optimization of The DNA Isolation Method for the Construction of Genomic Library of Chokanan Mango (Mangifera indica L.)
  14. (2011) Tissue Selection and Optimization of DNA Extraction for the Construction of Genomic Library of White Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus undatus)
  15. (2011) Effects of Postharvest Hot Water Treatment on Physiological and Biochemical Properties of Eksotika II Papaya During Ripening
  16. (2010) Physiological Biochemical and Molecular Characterisation During Ripening of Nangka (AAB) Bananas
  17. (2010) Physiological and Biochemical Attributes of Red Fleshed Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus)
  18. (2010) Mucilage Extraction from Hylocereus polyrhizus and its Application as Edible Coating
  19. (2010) Investigating Citrus Fruit As Stabilizer on the Stability of Betalain Pigment From Red Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus)
  20. (2010) Determination of Efficient Method for Extraction of Purple Dye from Mokara Purple and Its Stability as a Potential Natural Food Colourant.
  21. (2010) Determination of an Efficient Method for Extraction of Purple Dye from Mokara Purple and Its Stability as a Potential Natural Food Colourant.
  22. (2009) Evolutionary Relationship Amongst Ethylene Receptor Genes in Plants
  23. (2009) Determination of Antioxidant Properties of Hylocereus undatus
  24. (2007) Study of Optimal Temperature, PH and Stability of Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) Peel for Use as Potential Natural Colourant
  25. (2007) Physiological and Biochemical Properties of Mangifera indica L (Chokanan Mango ) at Different Maturity Stages
  26. (2007) Characterization and Relationship of Ethylene Receptor Genes in Arabidopsis thaliana Using Bioinformatics Tools
  27. (2007) Characterization and Analysis of Plant Chitinases of Different Classes Using Bioinformatics Tools
  28. (2006) Characterization and Relationship of Polygalacturonase Gene in Some Selected Species Using Bioinformatic Tools
  29. (2006) Characterization and Relationship of Pectin Methylesterase Gene in Some Selected Species Using Bioinformatic Tools
  30. (2006) Characterization and Relationship of ACC Synthase Gene in Some Selected Species Using Bioinformatics Tools
  31. (2006) Characterization and Relationship of 1-Aminocyclopropane-1-Carboxylic Acid (ACC) Oxidase Gene in Some Selected Species Using Bioinformatic Tools
  32. (2005) Effects of Sugars and Silver Thiosulphate on the Longevity of Pollinated Dendrobium Heang Beauty
  33. (2005) Effects of Sugars and Amino Oxyacetic Acid (AOA) on the Longevity of Cut Pollinated Dendrobium Sonia Flowers
  34. (2005) Effects of Sugars and Aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG) on the Longevity of Cut Pollinated Dendrobium Sonia Flowers
  35. (2005) Effect of Sugar and Silver Thiosulphate (STS) on the Longevity of Pollinated Dendrobium Sonia Bomb Kai 17 Flowers
  36. (2005) Cloning and Characterisation of ACC Oxidase Gene from Mas (AA) Banana
  37. (2005) Biochemical Changes in Senescing Dendrobium Sonia Flowers
  38. (2005) Biochemical Changes During Senescence of Dendrobium Savin White
  39. (2004) Effects of Sugars and Aminooxyacetic Acid on the Longevity of Pollinated Oncidium Gower Ramsey Flowers
  40. (2004) Effects of Sugars and Amino Oxyacetic Acid on the Longevity of Pollinated Oncidium Goldiana Flowers
  41. (2004) Effects of Sugar and Aminooxyacetic Acid on the Longevity of Pollinated Dendrobium Heang Beauty Flowers
  42. (2003) The Effects of Storage Temperature on Starch-Sugar Transformation of Berangan (AAA) Bananas
  43. (2003) Postharvest Physiology of Musa acuminata cv. Pisang Raja (AAB) stored under Different Temperature Conditions
  44. (2003) Physiological Changes During Storage and Ripening of Berangan and Awak Banana at Room Temperature
  45. (2003) Physiological Changes and Storage at Different Temperatures on Berangan Banana
  46. (2003) Mucilage Extraction from Hylocereus polyhizus and its Application as Edible Fruit Coating
Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2019) IDENTIFICATION AND ISOLATION OF ANTIOXIDANTS IN FREEZE-DRIED MORINGA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACTS AS POTENTIAL CANDIDATES FOR DRUG DISCOVERY, KIVAANDRA DAYAA RAO
  2. (2015) Fingerprinting the ROS and RNS Defence System in Banana, Fung Shi Ming
  3. (2014) 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
  4. (2013) Effects of Thermal and Non-thermal Processing on Quality on Attriutes of Chokanan Mango Juice (Mangifera indica L.), Vicknesha A/P Santhirasegaram
  5. (2011) Postharvest Physiology and Molecular Characterisation of Ethylene Related Genes in Pollinated Dendrobium Pompadour, Zuliana Razali
  6. (2011) Molecular Studies of Southeast Asian Woody Bamboos (Poaceae, Bambusoideae, Bambuseae), Perspectives in Reticulate Evolution, Phylogenetic Relationships and Classification, Goh Wei Lim
  7. (2011) Isolation, Purification and Chracterisation of Natural Red Pigment from Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus), Ow Phui San Rebecca
  8. (2011) Isolation and Chracterisation of Carotenoid and Genes Involved in The Carotenoid Biosynthetic Pathway from Ipomoea Leaves, Hue Seow Mun
Master
  1. (2019) 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
  2. (2019) A COMPARATIVE METABOLOME AND PROTEOME ANALYSIS TO ELUCIDATE DISEASE RESISTANCE IN HOT WATER TREATED PAPAYA, MATTHEW RAJ A/L ALIAS
  3. (2016) Molecular and Biochemical Investigations of Antifungal Activity in Selected Cooking and Dessert Varieties of Bananas, Kelvin Kiran Anthony
  4. (2012) Awareness and Knowledge of Biotechnology Among University Students, Nadiah Bt. Mohd Saruan
  5. (2011) 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
  6. (2010) Tissue Selection and Optimisation of DNA Extraction for the Construction of Genomic Library of White Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus undatus), Loo Zhang Xin
  7. (2010) Effects of Postharvest Hot Water Treatment on Physiological and Biochemical Properties of Eksotika II Papaya During Ripening, Arina bt. Mhd Arshad
  8. (2009) Postharvest Physiological and Biochemical Characteristics of Syzygium Samaragense Fruits During Ripening and Storage, Maryam Tehrani
  9. (2009) Physiological, Biochemical and Molecular Characterisation During Ripening of Nangka (AAB) Bananas, Wijenthiran a/l Kunasekaran
  10. (2009) Physiological and Biochemical Attributes of Red-fleshed Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus), Punitha a/p Vasanthan

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2024) VQC7010 - Professional Practice in Strength and Conditioning
  2. (2022) VQC7010 - Professional Practice in Strength and Conditioning
  3. (2021) VQC7010 - Professional Practice in Strength and Conditioning
  4. (2020) VQC7010 - Professional Practice in Strength and Conditioning
  5. (2019) VQC7010 - Professional Practice in Strength & Conditioning
  6. (2018) VQC7010 - Professional Practice in Strength & Conditioning
Bachelor
  1. (2024) SIO2008 - Basic Bioinformatics
  2. (2024) SIO4001 - Bioproduct Business and Supply Chain
  3. (2024) SIO3024 - Postharvest Process Engineering and Technology
  4. (2024) SIO2014 - Public Speaking and Oral Communication
  5. (2022) SIO2008 - Basic Nioinformatics
  6. (2022) SIO3013 - Bioproduct Business and Supply Chain
  7. (2022) SIO2006 - Oral Communication and Scientific Writing
  8. (2022) SIO2014 - Public Speaking and Oral Communication
  9. (2021) SIO2008 - Basic Nioinformatics
  10. (2021) SIO3013 - Bioproduct Business and Supply Chain
  11. (2021) SIO2006 - Oral Communication and Scientific Writing
  12. (2021) SHET3310 - Postharvest Physiology and Biotechnology
  13. (2021) SIO2010 - Post-Harvest Process Engineering and Technology
  14. (2020) SIO2006 - Oral Communication and Scientific Writing
  15. (2020) SIO2008 - Basic Bioinformatics
  16. (2020) SIO2010 - Post-Harvest Process Engineering and Technology
  17. (2020) SIO3013 - Bioproduct Business and Supply Chain
  18. (2019) SHET3310 - Postharvest Physiology and Biotechnology
  19. (2019) SIO2006 - Oral Communication and Scientific Writing
  20. (2019) SIO2008 - Basic Bioinformatics
  21. (2019) SIO2010 - Post-Harvest Process Engineering and Technology
  22. (2019) SIO3013 - Bioproduct Business and Supply Chain
  23. (2018) SIO2006 - Oral Communication and Scientific Writing
  24. (2018) SIO2006 - Oral Communication and Scientific Writing
  25. (2018) SIO2010 - Post-Harvest Process Engineering and Technology
  26. (2018) SIO3013 - Bioproduct Business and Supply Chain
  27. (2017) SHET2110 - Scientific Communication and Writing
  28. (2017) SHET3102 - Basic Bioinformatics
  29. (2016) SHET2102 - Plant Biotechnology
  30. (2016) SHET3102 - Basic Bioinformatics
  31. (2016) SHET3102 - Basic Bioinformatics
  32. (2016) SHET3310 - Postharvest Physiology and Biotechnology
  33. (2015) SHET2110 - Scientific Communication and Writing
  34. (2015) SHET2110 - Scientific Communication and Writing
  35. (2015) SHET3102 - Basic Bioinformatics
  36. (2014) SHES2124 - Scientific Communication and Writing
  37. (2014) SHET2110 - Scientific Communication and Writing
  38. (2014) SHET3102 - Basic Bioinformatics
  39. (2014) SHET3102 - Basic Bioinformatics
  40. (2014) SHET3310 - Postharvest Physiology and Biotechnology
  41. (2013) SHED3104 - Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  42. (2013) SHED3104 - Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  43. (2013) SHES2121 - Plant Biotechnology
  44. (2013) SHES3123 - Basic Bioinformatics
  45. (2013) SHES3128 - Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  46. (2013) SHES3128 - Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  47. (2013) SHET2102 - Plant Biotechnology
  48. (2013) SHET2110 - Scientific Communication and Writing
  49. (2012) SHES3123 - Basic Bioinformatics
  50. (2012) SHES3123 - Basic Bioinformatics
  51. (2012) SHES3323 - Postharvest Physiology and Biotechnology
  52. (2012) SHES3323 - Postharvest Physiology and Biotechnology
  53. (2012) SHET2110 - Scientific Communication and Writing
  54. (2012) SHET3102 - Basic Bioinformatics
  55. (2012) SHET3310 - Postharvest Physiology and Biotechnology
  56. (2011) SHES2121 - Plant Biotechnology
  57. (2011) SHES3123 - Basic Bioinformatics
  58. (2011) SHES3128 - Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  59. (2011) SHES3322 - Animal and Plant Genetic Engineering
  60. (2010) SHES2124 - Scientific Communication and Writing
  61. (2010) SHES2124 - Scientific Communication and Writing
  62. (2010) SHES3123 - Basic Bioinformatics
  63. (2010) SHES3123 - Basic Bioinformatics
  64. (2010) SHES3128 - Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  65. (2010) SHES3323 - Postharvest Physiology and Biotechnology
  66. (2009) SHES2121 - Plant Biotechnology
  67. (2009) SHES2124 - Scientific Communication and Writing
  68. (2009) SHES2124 - Scientific Communication and Writing
  69. (2009) SHES3123 - Basic Bioinformatics
  70. (2009) SHES3123 - Basic Bioinformatics
  71. (2009) SHES3128 - Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  72. (2009) SHES3323 - Postharvest Physiology and Biotechnology
  73. (2008) SHES2121 - Plant Biotechnology
  74. (2008) SHES2123 - Fundamentals of Biotechnological Techniques
  75. (2008) SHES2124 - Scientific Communication and Writing
  76. (2008) SHES2124 - Scientific Communication and Writing
  77. (2008) SHES3123 - Basic Bioinformatics
  78. (2008) SHES3128 - Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  79. (2008) SHES3323 - Postharvest Physiology and Biotechnology
  80. (2007) SHES1305 - Introductory Biotechnology
  81. (2007) SHES2124 - Scientific Communication and Writing
  82. (2007) SHES3323 - Postharvest Physiology and Biotechnology

PATENT/IPR

  • 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

  • Coach for UM Debates for World Universities Debating Championship, Wudc Madrid 2022, (27 Dec 2022 - 04 Jan 2023) (International)
  • Coach for UM Debate Team for Oxford and Cambridge Iv 2022, (04 Nov 2022 - 13 Nov 2022) (International)
  • Coach for Team Malaysia At The Asean Youth Debate 2022, (16 Jun 2022 - 13 Oct 2022) (International)
  • Coach for UM Debates for Hws Round Robin, (30 Mar 2022 - 04 Apr 2022) (International)
  • Coach for UM Debating Team for United Asian Debating Championship 2020, (11 Dec 2020 - 16 Dec 2020)
  • Coach for UM Debating Team for Asian Bp Debating Championship 2020, (03 Oct 2020 - 11 Oct 2020)
  • Coach for UM Debating Team for Australasian Debating Championship 2020, (12 Jul 2020 - 17 Jul 2020)
  • External Trainer of Team Malaysia for World Schools Debating Championship (Wsdc) 2020, (07 Feb 2020 - 29 Jul 2020)
  • Facilitator and Speaker At Malaya National Public Speaking Workshop 2020, (01 Feb 2020 - 01 Feb 2020)
  • Coach for UM Debating Team for World Universities Debating Championship 2019, (28 Dec 2019 - 04 Jan 2020)
  • Coach for UM Debating Team for Oxford-Cambridge Debating Championship 2019, (07 Nov 2019 - 18 Nov 2019)
  • Speaker At a Community Workshop Titled “Freedom of Expression in Malaysia Baharu: ‘Sembang’ or Reality?”, (11 Oct 2019 - 11 Oct 2019)
  • Debate Expert and Judge for The Asean Intergovernmental Commission On Human Rights (Aichr) Youth Debate On Human Rights 2019, (18 Sep 2019 - 20 Sep 2019)
  • Coach for UM Debating Team for Asian Bp Debating Championship 2019, (30 Aug 2019 - 05 Sep 2019)
  • Coach for UM Debating Team for Australasian Debating Championship 2019, (01 Jul 2019 - 08 Jul 2019)
  • Grand Finals Judge for Association of Malaysian Economics Undergraduates Presidential Debate Competition (Ameu Pdc) 2018, (22 Sep 2018 - 23 Sep 2018)
  • Team Manager of Team Malaysia for World Schools Debating Championship (Wsdc) Zagreb, Croatia 2018, (17 Jul 2018 - 27 Jul 2018)
  • Chief Adjudicator for World Universities Peace Invitation Debate 2017, (14 Dec 2017 - 19 Dec 2017)
  • Judge for The Asean Intergovernmental Commission On Human Rights (Aichr) Youth Debate On Human Rights 2017, (04 Sep 2017 - 06 Sep 2017)
  • We Care as a Team. Management and Science University Community Service Program, (05 Aug 2017 - 05 Aug 2017)
  • Team Manager for Team Malaysia for World Schools Debating Championship (Wsdc) Stuttgart Germany 2016, (18 Jul 2016 - 29 Jul 2016)
  • Trainer and Judge for The 19th Fltrp Cup China National English Debating Competition 2016, (18 May 2016 - 24 May 2016)
  • Trainer for SMK St Paul Workshop On World Schools Debate Format, March 2016, (21 Mar 2016 - 21 Mar 2016)
  • Trainer for The 7th China National Debate Academy 2016, (01 Feb 2016 - 06 Feb 2016)
  • Trainer for SMK St Paul Workshop On World Schools Debate Format, January 2016, (16 Jan 2016 - 16 Jan 2016)
  • Engaging With a Community'S Needs: a Postharvest Lab Initiative. Kampung Parit Kaseh, Senggarang, Johor, (23 Oct 2015 - 24 Oct 2015)
  • Trainer for Adec Public Speaking Workshop for Academic Staff, (12 Oct 2015 - 12 Oct 2015)
  • Postharvest Practices Through a Community Engagement Workshop , Kampung Sri Suluh, Senggarang, Johor, (21 Aug 2015 - 22 Aug 2015)
  • Speaker and Trainer for Public Speaking Skills and Debate Camp, Usim 2015, (01 May 2015 - 02 May 2015)
  • Trainer and Chief Adjudicator for Guangdong Debate Spring, Zhuhai, China, 2015, (04 Mar 2015 - 08 Mar 2015)
  • Inculcating Proper Postharvest Practices Through a Community Engagement Workshop. Kampung Minyak Beku, Senggarang Johor, (06 Nov 2014 - 08 Nov 2014)
  • Postharvest Training for Orang Asli Entrepreneurs. Kampung Sri Pantai, Senggarang, Johor, (16 Oct 2014 - 16 Oct 2014)
  • Chairman of Final Team Selection for World Schools Debating Championships (Wsdc), Malaysia, (12 Jul 2014 - 13 Jul 2014)
  • Guest Speaker for "Seminar Pendidikan Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia & Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia" 2014, (30 Mar 2014 - 30 Mar 2014)
  • Trainer At The Schools Camp for Advanced Reasoning Skills S.C.a.R.S, 2013, (18 Nov 2013 - 21 Nov 2013)
  • Workshop On The Postharvest Handling and Packaging of Fresh Vegetables and Processed Food in Kg Sri Pantai, Senggarang Batu Pahat Johor, (21 Sep 2013 - 23 Sep 2013)
  • Promoting Social Responsibility Amongst Postgraduates: Engaging The Orang Asli Children in Kg Paya Mendoi, Kuala Krau, Pahang, (14 Sep 2013 - 14 Sep 2013)
  • Guest Speaker for "Seminar Pendidikan Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia & Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia" 2013, (07 Apr 2013 - 07 Apr 2013)
  • Guest Speaker for English Debate Seminar, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, (20 Dec 2012 - 21 Dec 2012)
  • Advisor and Lecturer for "Mrsm English Camp" Program, (08 Nov 2012 - 11 Nov 2012)
  • Facilitator and Examiner for Adjudication Training and Accreditation Workshop (2012, MARA), (07 Mar 2012 - 08 Mar 2012)
  • Expert Advisor and Adjudicator for World Universities Peace Invitational Debate (Wupid) 2011, (17 Dec 2011 - 21 Dec 2011)
  • Moderator and Speaker for "Managing in-Campus Student Communications Program (McIs) 2011", (12 Jan 2011 - 15 Jan 2011)
  • Facilitator and Trainer for National Centralized English Debate Training, Organized by Madum, (01 Dec 2010 - 02 Dec 2010)
  • Trainer for UiTM "Finishing School" Program, (18 May 2009 - 22 May 2009)