Curriculum Vitae

DR. CHEE CHIN FEI

Senior Lecturer
  • Nanotechnology Catalysis Research Centre
  • cheechinfei
  • 03-79677022 2920

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Chee is a Senior Lecturer at the Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre, Universiti Malaya, where he earned his Ph.D. in organic chemistry in 2011. With a strong commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and solving complex challenges, he actively encourages collaboration to drive meaningful outcomes.

Prior to joining academia, he was a senior scientist at Aurigene Discovery Technologies, and a research associate at Cancer Research Malaysia. He has been a visiting scholar at Harvard University in 2016, and the University of New South Wales in 2008. Throughout his career, he has been engaged in diversed research teams, fostering an environment for open communication and mutual respect.

His research primarily focuses on drug discovery, medicinal chemistry and small molecules synthesis. Additionally, he passionately explores biomaterials, drug delivery and nanomedicine, with a special emphasis on developing small molecules for the treatment of cancer and microbial infections. He sincerely welcomes opportunities with like-minded individuals and research groups. He believes that through diverse perspectives and collective efforts, groundbreaking advancements can be achieved in the field of drug discovery.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • NANOMEDICINE
  • DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT
  • ORGANIC CHEMICAL SYNTHESIS
    Synthesis; organic chemistry; medicinal; natural products;

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD, (Lain-Lain)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • M.Phil, (Philosophy)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • BSc (Chem), (Kimia Industri dan Petroleum)
    Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Committee Members
    01 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 (National)
  • Head of Unit
    04 Nov 2022 - 03 Nov 2024 (Department)
  • Curriculum Review
    13 Sep 2024 - 13 Sep 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator
    01 Sep 2017 - 31 Dec 2023 (University Malaya)
  • APPOINTED COMMITTEE MEMBER /AJK Kurikulum Sarjana Falsafah, Institute for Advanced Studies
    12 Aug 2020 - 12 Aug 2023 (Faculty)
  • APPOINTED COMMITTEE MEMBER /AJK Pengajian, INSTITUT PENGAJIAN TERMAJU
    12 Aug 2020 - 12 Aug 2023 (Faculty)
  • APPOINTED TASKFORCE MEMBER COPRA-MASTER OF APPLIED SCIENCE (NANOTECHNOLOGY)
    23 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 (Faculty)
  • Head of Unit
    04 Nov 2020 - 03 Nov 2022 (Faculty)
  • APPOINTED COMMITTEE MEMBER /AJK Pembangunan Modul Sarjana Sains Gunaan (Nanoteknologi)
    01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 (Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS))
  • APPOINTED COMMITTEE MEMBER OF THE DIVISION OF GREEN & SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY (DGSC) MALAYSIAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTRY (2021/2022)
    01 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 (National)
  • APPOINTED TASKFORCE MEMBER PENILAIAN TAPAK OLEH KPT KE NANOCAT BAGI PERMOHONAN HICOE 2021
    15 Dec 2021 - 15 Dec 2021 (Faculty)
  • APPOINTED Committee Member Environment & Green Chemistry Section (EGC) Malaysia Institute of Chemistry
    26 Aug 2020 - 26 Aug 2021 (National)
  • APPOINTED TASKFORCE MEMBER UNIVERSITI MALAYA RESEARCH ECOSYSTEM
    12 Mar 2021 - 12 Mar 2021 (University Malaya)
  • APPOINTED COMMITTEE MEMBER /AHLI JAWATANKUASA BAGI PENYEDIAAN SPEKSIFIKASI TEKNIKAL BAGI PEROLEHAN PERALATAN
    11 Jan 2021 - 11 Jan 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Wakil Pusat Tanggungjawab bagi program prasiswazah UMCOE
    06 Sep 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 (Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS))
  • AJK penilaian teknikal dan speksifikasi
    20 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 (University Malaya)
  • Wakil Pusat Tanggungjawab bagi Program Attach@UM 2020
    01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa kerja bagi UMCOE undergraduate programme
    07 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 (Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS))
  • Programme Coordinator
    17 Dec 2018 - 17 Dec 2020 (Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS))
  • Executive Member of ICR unit (Nanocat)
    01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 (Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS))

MEMBERSHIPS

  • AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP MICROBIOLOGY SOCIETY UK, MEMBER
    2024 to present (International)
  • ACS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE, MEMBER
    2024 to present (International)
  • MEMBER, MEMBER
    2024 to 2024 (National)
  • MEMBER INSTITUT KIMIA MALAYSIA, MEMBER
    2024 to 2024 (National)
  • ORDINARY MEMBER MALAYSIA LOCAL CHAPTER OF THE CONTROLLED RELEASE SOCIETY (MYCRS), MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (National)
  • APPOINTED COMMITTEE MEMBER OF THE DIVISION OF GREEN & SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY (DGSC), MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY, MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (National)
  • MICROBIOLOGY SOCIETY UK, MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (International)
  • ACS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE, MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (International)
  • BOARD MEMBER, BOARD MEMBER
    2019 to 2024 (International)
  • THE MALAYSIA LOCAL CHAPTER OF THE CONTROLLED RELEASE SOCIETY, MEMBER
    2022 to 2023 (National)
  • LABORATORY ANIMAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA (LASAM), MEMBER
    2018 to 2023 (National)
  • INSTITUT KIMIA MALAYSIA (IKM), MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (National)
  • THE MALAYSIA LOCAL CHAPTER OF THE CONTROLLED RELEASE SOCIETY, ACTIVE MEMBER
    2018 to 2021 (National)
  • INSTITUT KIMIA MALAYSIA, ACTIVE MEMBER
    2019 to 2020 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2022 (University)
  • Kelulusan tapisan keselamatan kasar Kerajaan Malaysia
    PEJABAT KETUA PEGAWAI KESELAMATAN KERAJAAN MALAYSIA, 2020 (National)
  • Panel of Jury
    Human Life Advancement Foundation, 2020 (National)
  • National Science Fellowship
    MOSTE, 2007 (National)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Chan, Yun Li; Chee, Chin Fei; Tang, Soo Nee; Tay, Sun Tee (2024). Unveilling genetic profiles and correlations of biofilm-associated genes, quorum sensing, and antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus isolated from a Malaysian Teaching Hospital, EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH. 29(1). doi:10.1186/s40001-024-01831-6
  2. Li Chan, Yun; Tang, Soo Nee; Osman, Che Puteh; Chee, Chin Fei; Tay, Sun Tee (2024). Exploring naphthoquinone and anthraquinone derivatives as antibiotic adjuvants against Staphylococcus aureus biofilms: Synergistic effects of menadione, MICROBIAL PATHOGENESIS. 195. doi:10.1016/j.micpath.2024.106886
  3. Manimaran, Malarmugila; Teo, Yin Yin; Kah, James Chen Yong; Beishenaliev, Adilet; Loke, Yean Leng; Foo, Yiing Yee; Ng, Shiow-Fern; Chee, Chin Fei; Chin, Sek Peng; Faruqu, Farid Nazer; Chang, Chia-Yu; Misran, Misni; Chung, Lip Yong; Leo, Bey Fen; Chiou, Shih-Hwa; Chang, Chia-Ching; Tay, Sun Tee; Kiew, Lik Voon (2024). PDADMAC/Alginate-Coated Gold Nanorod For Eradication of Staphylococcus Aureus Biofilms, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOMEDICINE. 19, 3697-3714. doi:10.2147/IJN.S452085
  4. Sazeli, Syabilah; Hamisu, Aliyu Mohammed; Sagadevan, Suresh; Chee, Chin Fei; Johan, Mohd Rafie (2024). Unveiling a new chain-based two-dimensional zinc-organic framework with thiadiazolyl dicarboxylic acid ligands and their characterization, JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE. 1306. doi:10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.137910
  5. Thy, Chun Keng; Lee, Yean Kee; Abdullah, Iskandar; Abd Rahman, Noorsaadah; Chee, Chin Fei (2024). Asymmetric Diels-Alder reaction of chalcone and isoprene mediated by titanium-based complexes, SYNTHETIC COMMUNICATIONS. . doi:10.1080/00397911.2024.2324002
  6. Tobuse, Asuka Joy; Law, Christine Shing Wei; Thy, Chun Keng; James, Jason Jonah; Chee, Chin Fei; Yeong, Keng Yoon (2024). Indazole derivatives as selective inhibitors of butyrylcholinesterase with effective blood-brain-barrier permeability profile, MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY RESEARCH. 33(2), 298-307. doi:10.1007/s00044-023-03179-8
  7. Anasamy, Theebaa; Chee, Chin Fei; Kiew, Lik Voon; Chung, Lip Yong (2023). 'In vivo antitumour properties of tribenzyltin carboxylates in a 4T1 murine metastatic mammary tumour model: Enhanced efficacy by PLGA nanoparticles' (vol 142, 105140, 2020), EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES. 181. doi:10.1016/j.ejps.2022.106320
  8. Ibrahim, Muhammad Aiman Irfan; Othman, Rozana; Chee, Chin Fei; Ahmad Fisol, Faisalina (2023). Evaluation of Folate-Functionalized Nanoparticle Drug Delivery Systems-Effectiveness and Concerns, BIOMEDICINES. 11(7). doi:10.3390/biomedicines11072080
  9. Mekzali, Nurhaliza Wati; Chee, Cheok Wui; Abdullah, Iskandar; Lee, Yean Kee; Rashid, Nurshamimi Nor; Lee, Vannajan Sanghiran; Othman, Rozana; Hashim, Najihah Mohd; Chee, Chin Fei (2023). Effects of Alkoxy Chain Length and 1-Hydroxy Group on Anticolorectal Cancer Activity of 2-Bromoalkoxyanthraquinones, MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY. 19(9), 897-905. doi:10.2174/1573406419666230410134213
  10. Ramle, Abdul Qaiyum; Chan, Nadia Nabihah Mohd Yusof; Ng, Min Phin; Tan, Chun Hoe; Sim, Kae Shin; Tiekink, Edward R. T.; Fei, Chee Chin (2023). Structural insights and cytotoxicity evaluation of benz[e]indole pyrazolyl-substituted amides, MOLECULAR DIVERSITY. . doi:10.1007/s11030-023-10662-2
  11. Yap, C. H.; Tay, S. T.; Chee, C. F. (2023). INDOLE DERIVATIVE (UM-3E) AS AN ANTIMICROBIAL AND ANTIVIRULENCE STRATEGY FOR THE PREVENTION OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS BIOFILM-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 130, S115-S116. doi:10.1016/j.ijid.2023.04.285
  12. Yap, Cheng Hong; Ramle, Abdul Qaiyum; Lim, See Khai; Rames, Avinash; Tay, Sun Tee; Chin, Sek Peng; Kiew, Lik Voon; Tiekink, Edward R. T.; Chee, Chin Fei (2023). Synthesis and Staphylococcus aureus biofilm inhibitory activity of indolenine-substituted pyrazole and pyrimido[1,2-b]indazole derivatives, BIOORGANIC & MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY. 95. doi:10.1016/j.bmc.2023.117485
  13. Bukhari, Syed N. A.; Tandiary, Michael A.; Al-Sanea, Mohammad M.; Abdelgawad, Mohamed A.; Chee, Chin F.; Hussain, Muhammad A. (2022). Small Molecules as LIM Kinase Inhibitors, CURRENT MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY. 29(17), 2995-3027. doi:10.2174/0929867328666211026120335
  14. Chua, R. A. H. W.; Lim, S. K.; Chee, C. F.; Chin, S. P.; Kiew, L. V.; Sim, K. S.; Tay, S. T. (2022). Surgical site infection and development of antimicrobial sutures: a review, EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES. 26(3), 828-845
  15. Lim, Yi Wen; Tan, Wen Siang; Ho, Kok Lian; Mariatulqabtiah, Abdul Razak; Abu Kasim, Noor Hayaty; Abd Rahman, Noorsaadah; Wong, Tin Wui; Chee, Chin Fei (2022). Challenges and Complications of Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)-Based Long-Acting Drug Product Development, PHARMACEUTICS. 14(3). doi:10.3390/pharmaceutics14030614
  16. Safarzadeh, Marjan; Chee, Chin Fei; Ramesh, S. (2022). Effect of carbonate content on the in vitro bioactivity of carbonated hydroxyapatite, CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL. 48(13), 18174-18179. doi:10.1016/j.ceramint.2022.03.076
  17. Saw, Wen Shang; Anasamy, Theebaa; Thu Thi Anh Do; Lee, Hong Boon; Chee, Chin Fei; Isci, Umit; Misran, Misni; Dumoulin, Fabienne; Chong, Wu Yi; Kiew, Lik Voon; Imae, Toyoko; Chung, Lip Yong (2022). Nanoscaled PAMAM Dendrimer Spacer Improved the Photothermal-Photodynamic Treatment Efficiency of Photosensitizer-Decorated Confeito-Like Gold Nanoparticles for Cancer Therapy, MACROMOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE. . doi:10.1002/mabi.202200130
  18. Tan, Rebecca Shu Ling; Hassandarvish, Pouya; Chee, Chin Fei; Chan, Lai Wah; Wong, Tin Wui (2022). Chitosan and its derivatives as polymeric anti-viral therapeutics and potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 nanomedicine, CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS. 290. doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119500
  19. Anasamy, T., Chee, C. F., Wong, Y. E. F., Heh, C. H., Kiew, L. V., Lee, H. B., & Chung, L. Y. (2021). Triorganotin complexes in cancer chemotherapy: Mechanistic insights and future perspectives. Applied Organometallic Chemistry, 35(2), 33. doi: 10.1002/aoc.6089
  20. Ramle, A. Q., Fei, C. C., Tiekink, E. R. T., & Basirun, W. J. (2021). Indoleninyl-substituted pyrimido 1,2-b indazoles via a facile condensation reaction. Rsc Advances, 11(40), 24647-24651. doi: 10.1039/d1ra04372b
  21. Ramle, A. Q., Tiekink, E. R. T., Fei, C. C., Julkapli, N. M., & Basirun, W. J. (2021). Supramolecular assembly and spectroscopic characterization of indolenine-barbituric acid zwitterions. New Journal of Chemistry, 45(3), 1221-1230. doi: 10.1039/d0nj04357e
  22. Sukumaran, S. D., Nasir, S. B., Tee, J. T., Buckle, M. J. C., Othman, R., Adb Rahman, N., . . . Chee, C. F. (2021). Analogues of 2 '-hydroxychalcone with modified C4-substituents as the inhibitors against human acetylcholinesterase. Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry, 36(1), 130-137. doi: 10.1080/14756366.2020.1847100
  23. Anasamy, T., Chee, C. F., Kiew, L. V., Chung, L. Y. (2020). In vivo antitumour properties of tribenzyltin carboxylates in a 4T1 murine metastatic mammary tumour model: Enhanced efficacy by PLGA nanoparticles. European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 142, 9. doi: 10.1016/j.ejps.2019.105140
  24. Anasamy, Theebaa; Chee, Chin Fei; Kiew, Lik Voon; Chung, Lip Yong (2020). In vivo antitumour properties of tribenzyltin carboxylates in a 4T1 murine metastatic mammary tumour model: Enhanced efficacy by PLGA nanoparticles, EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES. 142. doi:10.1016/j.ejps.2019.105140
  25. Fam, S. Y., Chee, C. F., Yong, C. Y., Ho, K. L., Mariatulqabtiah, A. R., & Tan, W. S. (2020). Stealth Coating of Nanoparticles in Drug-Delivery Systems. Nanomaterials, 10(4). doi: 10.3390/nano10040787
  26. Fam, See Yee; Chee, Chin Fei; Yong, Chean Yeah; Ho, Kok Lian; Mariatulqabtiah, Abdul Razak; Tan, Wen Siang (2020). Stealth Coating of Nanoparticles in Drug-Delivery Systems, NANOMATERIALS. 10(4). doi:10.3390/nano10040787
  27. Ramle, A. Q., Karakas, A., Arof, A. K. M., Karakaya, M., Taser, M., Gozutok, A., . . . Basirun, W. J. (2020). Spectroscopic and theoretical optical properties of indoleninyl-substituted dibenzotetraaza 14 annulenes. Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, 57(10), 3566-3573. doi: 10.1002/jhet.4074
  28. Rasul, R. M., Muniandy, M. T., Zakaria, Z., Shah, K., Chee, C. F., Dabbagh, A., . . . Wong, T. W. (2020). A review on chitosan and its development as pulmonary particulate anti-infective and anti-cancer drug carriers. Carbohydrate Polymers, 250, 17. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116800
  29. Safarzadeh, M., Chee, C. F., Ramesh, S., & Fauzi, M. N. A. (2020). Effect of sintering temperature on the morphology, crystallinity and mechanical properties of carbonated hydroxyapatite (CHA). Ceramics International, 46(17), 26784-26789. doi: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.07.153
  30. Fam, S. Y., Chee, C. F., Yong, C. Y., Ho, K. L., Mariatulqabtiah, A. R., Lau, H. Y., Tan, W. S. (2019). Shielding of Hepatitis B Virus-Like Nanoparticle with Poly(2-Ethyl-2-Oxazoline). International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 20(19), 14. doi:10.3390/ijms20194903
Scopus
  1. Yap C.H., Lim S.K., Chan Y.L., Chee C.F., Tay S.T. (2023). Potential application of menadione for antimicrobial coating of surgical sutures, Biotechnology Notes. 4, 20-27. doi:10.1016/j.biotno.2023.02.001
  2. Yap C.H., Ramle A.Q., Lim S.K., Rames A., Tay S.T., Chin S.P., Kiew L.V., Tiekink E.R.T., Chee C.F. (2023). Synthesis and Staphylococcus aureus biofilm inhibitory activity of indolenine-substituted pyrazole and pyrimido[1,2-b]indazole derivatives, Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry. 95. doi:10.1016/j.bmc.2023.117485
Others
  1. Sukumaran, SD; Nasir, SB; Tee, JT; Buckle, MJC; Othman, R; Adb Rahman, N; Lee, VS; Bukhari, SNA; Chee, CF (2021). Analogues of 2'-hydroxychalcone with modified C4-substituents as the inhibitors against human acetylcholinesterase. JOURNAL OF ENZYME INHIBITION AND MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY, 36, 130-137.
  2. R.M. Rasul, M.T. Muniandy, Z. Zakaria, K. Shah, C.F. Chee, A. Dabbagh, N.A. Rahman, T.W. Wong (2020) A review on chitosan and its development as pulmonary particulate antiinfective and anti-cancer drug carriers, Carbohydrate Polymers, 250, 116800.
  3. Chan Kiang Lim, Shu Ying Gan, Vivien Yi, Mian Jong, Chee Onn Leong, Chun Wai Mai and Chin Fei Chee. Cytotoxic activity of phytochemicals from the stem bark of Calophyllum castaneum. Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 2019, 32, 2183-2187
  4. Hisham, S., Tajuddin, H.A., Fei, C.C., Hasan, Z.A. and Abdullah, Z. (2019) Synthesis and Fluorescence Studies of Selected N-aryl-2-aminoquinolines: Effect of Hydrogen Bonding, Substituents and ESIPT on Their Fluorescence Quantum Yields. Journal of Luminescence. 208, 245-252
  5. Hui Li Heng, Chin Fei Chee, Chun Keng Thy, Jia Ti Tee, Sek Peng Chin, Deron R. Herr, Michael J. C. Buckle, Ian C. Paterson, Stephen W. Doughty, Noorsaadah Abd. Rahman, Lip Yong Chung. In vitro functional evaluation of isolaureline, dicentrine and glaucine enantiomers at 5-HT2 and 1 receptors. Chem Biol Drug Des. 2019, 93,132 138
  6. C. K. Thy, S. Murthy, M. Yaeghoobi, Y. K. Lee, N. A. Rahman, C. F. Chee (2018) A Simple Aluminum Bromide Promoted Diastereoselective Synthesis of Panduratin A Derivatives. SynLett. 29, 1358-61.
  7. C. Kong, C. F. Chee, K. Richter, N. Thosmas, N. A. Rahman, S. Nathan (2018) Suppression of Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation and virulence by a benzimidazole derivative, UM-C162. Scientific Reports 8, 2758.
  8. H. L. Heng, C. F. Chee, S. P. Chin, Y, Ouyang, H. Wang, M. J. C. Buckle, D. R. Herr, I. C. Paterson, S. W. Doughty, N. A. Rahman, L. Y. Chung (2018) Synthesis and evaluation of nuciferine and roemerine enantiomers as 5-HT2 and 1 receptor antagonists. ChemMedChem. 9, 576.
  9. N. Alhajj, C.F. Chee, T.W. Wong, N. A. Rahman, N.H.A. Kasim, P. Colombo (2018) Lung cancer: active therapeutic targeting and inhalational nanoproduct design. Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery. 10.1080/17425247.2018.1547280
  10. Anasamy, T., Thy, C. K., Lo, K. M., Chee, C. F., Yeap, S. K., Kamalidehghan, B., Chung, L. Y. (2017). Tribenzyltin carboxylates as anticancer drug candidates: Effect on the cytotoxicity, motility and invasiveness of breast cancer cell lines. European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. 125, 770-783. Doi:10.1016/j.ejmech.2016.09.061
  11. Gan, C. S., Lim, S. K., Chee, C. F., Yusof, R., & Heh, C. H. (2017). Sofosbuvir as treatment against dengue? Chem Biol Drug Des. doi: 10.1111/cbdd.13091
  12. K. Y. Yeong, S. C. Tan, C. W. Mai, C. O. Leong, F. F. L. Chung, Y. K. Lee, C. F. Chee, N. A. Rahman (2017) Contrasting sirtuin and PARP activity of selected 2, 4, 6 trisubstituted benzimidazoles. Chemical Biology & Drug Design. DOI: 10.1111/cbdd.13072
  13. S. B. Nasir, N. A. Rahman, C. F. Chee (2017) Enantioselective syntheses of flavonoid Diels-Alder natural products: A review. Current Organic Synthesis. 14, 1-9.
  14. Bukhari, S. N. A., Lauro, G., Jantan, I., Fei Chee, C., Amjad, M. W., Bifulco, G., Sher, H., Abdullah, I., Rahman, N. A. (2016). Anti-inflammatory trends of new benzimidazole derivatives. Future Medicinal Chemistry, 8(16), 1953-1967. doi: 10.4155/fmc-2016-0062
  15. C. K. Lim, S. Hemaroopini, S. Y. Gan, S. M. Loo, J. R. Low, V. Y. M. Jong, H. C. Soo, C. O. Leong, C. W. Mai, C. F. Chee (2016) In vitro cytotoxic activity of isolated compounds from Malaysian Calophyllum species. Medicinal Chemistry Research. 25, 1686-1694
  16. J. T. Tee, T. Keane, A. J. H. M. Meijer, H. Khaledi, N. A. Rahman, C. F. Chee (2016) A strategy towards the biomimetic synthesis of morusalbanol A pentamethyl ether. Synthesis. 2016 accepted
  17. M. Yaeghoobi, N. Frimayanti, C. F. Chee, K. K. Ikram, B. O. Najjar, S. M. Zain, Z. Abdullah, H. A. Wahab, N. A. Rahman (2016) QSAR, Insilico Docking and Invitro Evaluation of Chalcone Derivatives as Potential Inhibitors for H1N1 Virus Neuraminidase. Medicinal Chemistry Research. 25, 2133-2142.
  18. S. D. Sukumaran, C. F. Chee, G. Viswanathan, M. J. C. Buckle, R. Othman, N. A. Rahman and L. Y. Chung (2016) Synthesis, Biological Evaluation and Molecular Modelling of 2 -Hydroxychalcones as Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors. Molecules. 21, 955
  19. Amy Nuzwir Wateh, Chun Keng Thy, Chin Fei Chee, Noorsaadah Abd Rahman. An Efficient Synthesis of Cycloillicinone. Synthetic Communications. 2015, 45, 1421-5.
  20. C. K. Lim, H. Subramaniam, Y. H. Say, V. Y. M. Jong, H. Khaledi, C. F. Chee (2015) A new chromanone acid from the stem bark of Calophyllum teysmannii. Natural Product Research. In Press. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2015.1015020
  21. I. Abdullah, C. F. Chee, Y. K. Lee, S. S. R. Thunuguntla, K. S. Reddy, K. Nellore, T. Anthony, J. Verma, W. M. Kong, S. Othman, H. Subramanya, N. A. Rahman (2015) Benzimidazole Derivatives as Potential Dual Inhibitors for PARP-1 and DHODH. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, 2015, 23, 4669-4680.
  22. J. T. Tee, C. F. Chee, M. J. C. Buckle, V. S. Lee, W. L. Chong, H. Khaledi, N. A. Rahman (2015) Model studies on construction of the oxabicyclic [3.3.1] core of the mulberry Diels-Alder adducts morusalbanol A and 441772-64-1. Tetrahedron Letters. 56, 5082-5085
  23. J. T. Tee, M. Yaeghoobi, C. F. Chee, N. A. Rahman (2015) An efficient one-pot synthesis of 2,2-dimethyl- 2H-chromenes via Pd(II)-catalysed coupling and SiO2- promoted condensation of o-halophenols with 2-methyl-3- buten-2-ol. Synthetic Communications. 2015, 45, 1920-1927.
  24. Meyyammai Swaminathan, Chin Fei Chee, Sek Peng Chin, Michael JC Buckle, Noorsaadah Abd Rahman, Stephen W Doughty, Lip Yong Chung. Flavonoids with M1 Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor Binding Activity. Molecules. 2014, 19, 8933-8948
  25. S.Y. Lee, J. Y. Sew, K. L. Chin, E. C. Tee, M. W. Tang, C.F. Chee, R. Y. Koh, S.Y. Chin, A. P. K. Ling, M. A. Yarmo. (2013) Isolation and identification of antioxidant compounds in methanolic extract of both female and male plants of Ficus deltoidea. Malaysian Journal of Chemistry, 15, 55-66
  26. E. C. Tan, Y. K. Lee, C. F. Chee, C. H. Heh, S. M. Wong, C. L. P. Thio, G. T. Foo, N. Khalid, N. A. Rahman, S. A. Karsani, S. Othman, R. Othman, and R. Yusof (2012) Boesenbergia rotunda: From ethnomedicine to drug discovery. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. doi:10.1155/2012/473637
  27. C. F. Chee, M. J. C. Buckle and N. A. Rahman (2011) Synthesis of kuwanon V and dorsterone methyl ethers via Diels-Alder reaction. Tetrahedron Letters 52, 1797- 1799
  28. C. F. Chee, M. J. C. Buckle and N. A. Rahman (2011) An efficient one-pot synthesis of flavones. Tetrahedron Letters 52, 3120-3123
  29. N. Frimayanti, C. F. Chee, S. M. Zain and N. A. Rahman (2011) Design of new competitive dengue NS2B/NS3 protease inhibitors-A computational approach. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 12, 1089- 1100
  30. C. F. Chee, I. Abdullah, M. J. C. Buckle and N. A. Rahman (2010) An efficient synthesis of panduratin A and isopanduratin A, inhibitors of dengue-2 viral activity. Tetrahedron Letters 51, 495-8
  31. C. Y. Ong, S. K. Ling, R. Mat Ali, C. F. Chee, Z, Abu Samah, A. S. H. Ho, S. H. Teo, H. B. Lee (2009) Systematic analysis of in vitro photo-cytotoxic activity in extracts from terrestrial plants in Peninsula Malaysia for photodynamic therapy. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiolology B: Biology, 96, 216-222
  32. C. F. Chee, N. A. Rahman, S.M. Zain, and S. W. Ng (2008) Pheophorbide b ethyl ester from a chlorella vulgaris dietary supplement. Acta Crystallographica. E64, o1986.
  33. C. F. Chee and K.M. Lo (2007) Cytotoxicity and structure-activity relationship studies of aqua- triphenyltin(IV) carboxylates on human cancer cell lines. Main Group Metal Chemistry. 30, 107-116
  34. S. K. Ling, C. F. Chee, H. B. Lee, A. S. H. Ho, M. A. Rasadah, A. S. Zainon, M. G. H. Khoo, A. Norhayati (2006) Screening of selected species of Malaysian medicinal plants for photodynamic properties. Highlights of FRIM s Non-IRPA Projects
  35. C. F. Chee, H. B. Lee, H. C. Ong and A. S. H. Ho (2005). Photocytotoxic pheophorbide-related compounds from Aglaonema simplex. Chemistry & Biodiversity. 2, 1648-1655
  36. R. C. S. Wong, M. L. Ooi, C. F. Chee and G. H. Tan (2005) A facile reaction of bibenzyl trisulfide with [( 5-C5H5)Cr(CO)3]2: formation of a thiolato-bridged dichromium complex of [CpCr(CO)2(SBz)]2 (Bz = PhCH2-). Inorganica Chimica Acta, 258, 1269-1273.
  37. C. F. Chee, K. M. Lo and S. W. Ng (2003) Aquatrichloroacetatotriphenyltin-1,10-phenanthroline (2/2). Acta Crystallographica. E59, m642-m643.
  38. C. F. Chee, K. M. Lo and S. W. Ng (2003) Aqua (trifluoroacetato)triphenyltin 15-crown-5 (2/1). Acta Crystallographica. E59, m202-m204.
  39. C. F. Chee, K. M. Lo and S. W. Ng (2003) Aqua (trifluoroacetato)triphenyltin 2,2 -bipyridine (2/2). Acta Crystallographica. E59, m205-m206.
  40. C. F. Chee, K. M. Lo and S. W. Ng (2003) Aquatriphenyl (trifluoroacetato)tin-2,2 :6 ,2 -terpyridine (1/1). Acta Crystallographica. E59, m174-m175.
  41. C. F. Chee, K. M. Lo and S. W. Ng (2003) Bis[1,2-bis (diphenylphosphino)ethane]-silver(I)bis (trifluoroacetato)triphenylstannate(IV). Acta Crystallographica. E59, m273-m275.
  42. C. F. Chee, K. M. Lo and S. W. Ng (2003). -Succinato- bis(aquatriphenyltin)bis(o-phenanthroline). Acta Crystallographica. E59, m36-m37.
  43. C. F. Chee, K. M. Lo and S. W. Ng (2002) Aquatriphenyl (trifluoroacetato)tin 2,4,6-tris(2-pyridyl) -1,3,5-triazine (1/1). Acta Crystallographica. E58, m661-m662.
Chapter in Books
  1. S. Murthy, P. Effiong, C.F. Chee (2020) Metal oxide nanoparticles in biomedical applications. Yarub Al-Douri editor. In Metal Oxide Powder Technologies: Fundamentals, Processing methods and applications (Elsevier). p233-251. ISBN 978-0-12-817505-7
  2. Amit Ranjan Khan, Chin Fei Chee & Noorsaadah Abd Rahman (2019) Heterocycles via Cross Dehydrogenative Coupling. Synthesis and Functionalization. In Ananya Srivastava & Chandan K. Jana (Eds.), Application of Electrochemical Cross-Dehydrogenative Couplings in the Syntheses of Heterocycles (pp 445-494). Singapore: Springer.
  3. C. F. Chee, B. F. Leo, C. W. Lai (2018) Superparamagnetic iron oxides nanoparticles for drug delivery. In Applications of nanocomposite materials in drug delivery. Inamuddin, Abdullah M. Asiri and Ali Mohammad, editors. Woodhead Publishing (Elsevier) Ch. 37. ISBN: 978-0-12-813758-1.
  4. S. B. Nasir, J. T. Tee, N. A. Rahman, C. F. Chee (2017) Biosynthesis and biomimetic synthesis of flavonoid Diels-Alder natural products. in Flavonoids-From biosynthesis to human health. G.C. Justino, Editor. InTech: Rijeka. p. Ch. 09. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.68781

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2022 - 2025, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Unveiling The Mechanism Of Action Of Um-c162 As An Anti-virulence Agent Against Staphylococcus Aureus ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2022 - 2024, Government Agency
    The Assessment Of The Impact Of Climate Change, Environmental Pollutants, And Invasive Alien Fish Introduction Into Native Freshwater Ecosystems Through Ecological, Molecular And Educational Approaches ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2022 - 2024, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-FNW
    Design and Synthesis of Novel Metformin-based Compounds as Diabetic Type 2 Therapeutic Agents ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2022 - 2024, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-FNW
    Virtual Screening Towards Generation Of New Antidiabetic Type 2 Therapeutics ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2022 - 2024, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-FNW
    In-vitro And In-vivo Evaluations Of New Formulations Of Novel Metformin-based Compound Orally Dispersible Tablets ( Co-Researcher)
  6. 2022 - 2024, UM International Collaboration Grant
    Inhibitory effects of a small molecule on Staphylococcus aureus alpha-toxin induced toxicity ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  7. 2021 - 2023, RU Geran
    Defining Significance Of Resveratrol-chitosan Oleate Conjugate Nanoparticles In Lung Cancer Prevention ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  8. 2021 - 2023, RU Geran
    Interdisciplinary And Target-based Development Of Nutraceuticals And Drugs For Prevention And Treatments Of Diseases ( Co-Researcher)
  9. 2021 - 2023, RU Geran
    Development of NanoCatalysis for Sustainable Resources and Technology ( Co-Researcher)
  10. 2019 - 2022, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    A Mechanistic Study To Identify The Upstream Therapeutic Target Of Tribenzyltin Carboxylates For Improving Cancer Chemotherapy ( Co-Researcher)
  11. 2019 - 2022, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-FNW
    Development Of Anthraquinone Oral Anticancer Agents For Colorectal Cancer ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  12. 2019 - 2022, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Understanding The Mechanism Of Extracellular Release Of ?-synuclein Through Leucine-rich Repeat Kinase 2 (lrrk2) Mutations And Kinase Inhibition ( Co-Researcher)
  13. 2019 - 2022, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-FNW
    Design And Development Of Antimicrobial Molecules/anti-virulence Agents For Suppression Of Biofilm Formation Of Staphylococcus Aureus ( Co-Researcher)
  14. 2019 - 2022, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-FNW
    Development Of Polyelectrolyte-surface-coated-gold-nanoparticles Against Staphylococcus Aureus Biofilm-associated Infections ( Co-Researcher)
  15. 2019 - 2022, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-FNW
    Development Of Novel Antimicrobial Coating Materials For Surgical Sutures: A Strategy To Reduce Risk Of Staphylococcal Surgical Site Infections ( Co-Researcher)
  16. 2020 - 2022, RU Geran
    Prevention and Treatment of Biofilm-Related Infections ( Co-Researcher)
  17. 2019 - 2022, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-FNW
    Design And Development Of Antimicrobial Molecules/anti-virulence Agents For Suppression Of Biofilm Formation Of Staphylococcus Aureus ( Co-Researcher)
  18. 2016 - 2021, RU Geran
    Pulmonary Nanocarier Design & Delivery Of Plant & Rirna For Lung Cancer Treatment ( Co-Researcher)
  19. 2019 - 2021, RU Geran
    Investigation Of A Small Molecule Um-c162 Anti-virulence Agent For Suppression Of Staphylococcus Aureus Infections And Biofilm Formation ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  20. 2018 - 2020, RU Geran
    Development Of Nanocatalysis For Sustainable Resources And Technology ( Co-Researcher)
  21. 2017 - 2019, Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP)
    Synthesis And Investigation Of Sanggenon D As A Potent And Selective Agent Against Human Nasopharyngeal Cancer ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  22. 2017 - 2019, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - AFR (Frontier Science)
    Development Of Highly Potent, Selective, And Brain-penetrant Aminopyridoxamine Leucine-rich Repeat Kinase 2 (lrrk2) Inhibitors For Parkinson S Disease Treatment ( Co-Researcher)
  23. 2015 - 2019, Long Term Research Grant Scheme (LRGS)
    Pulmonary nanocarrier design and delivery of cisplatin and siRNA for lung cancer treatment ( Consultant)
  24. 2017 - 2019, Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP)
    Synthesis and investigation of Sanggenon D as a potent and selective agent against human nasopharyngeal cancer ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  25. 2017 - 2018, Private Funding
    Microwave-assisted synthesis, inhibitory activities and structure-activity relationship study of 4-phenylcoumarin derivatives as inhibitors of growth of human nasopharyngeal cancer cell lines ( Consultant)
  26. 2014 - 2016, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Total synthesis and absolute configuration of cycloillicinone ( Consultant)
  27. 2014 - 2016, ScienceFund
    Utilising Diels-Alder chemistry in synthesis of selected natural products ( Consultant)
  28. 2014 - 2016, ScienceFund
    Rational design and evaluation of aporphinoid compounds for serotonin 5-HT2A receptor activity. ( Consultant)
  29. 2014 - 2015, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Approach towards total synthesis of sorocein B and Morulsalbanol A ( Consultant)
  30. 2012 - 2015, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Hits-To-Leads: Protein Inhibitors Sub-program 5 Acetylcholinesterase. ( Consultant)
  31. 2012 - 2015, Exploratory Research Grant Scheme (ERGS)
    Synthesis and in vitro evaluation of novel compounds containing phenylpropanoid pharmacophore targetting pyruvate kinase in methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus ( Consultant)
  32. 2012 - 2014, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    New method for construction of enantiomeric enriched cyclohexenyl ring leading to the biomimetic synthesis of (-)-panduratin A, inhibitor of den-2 NS2B/NS3 virus protease ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  33. 2012 - 2012, IMU
    Antioxidant activities of methanol extract of Ficus deltoidea ( Consultant)
  34. 2009 - 2011, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Molecular Design of New Potential Lead Inhibitor for Dengue Virus Type 2 ( Consultant)
  35. 2010 - 2011, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Investigation of a library of flavonoid compounds for orthosteric and allosteric activity at the M1 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor ( Consultant)
  36. 2006 - 2008, ScienceFund
    Synthesis, structural and cytotoxicity of organotin compounds ( Consultant)
  37. 2006 - 2008, ScienceFund
    Structure-Based Design And Synthesis Of Muscarinic Receptor Active Compounds As Potential Therapeutic Drugs ( Consultant)
  38. 2007 - 2008, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Synthesis of Muscarinic Receptor Active Compounds as Potential Therapeutic Drugs ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  39. 2004 - 2007, Private Funding
    Discovery of potential photosensitizers for Photodynamic Therapy for Cancer ( Consultant)
Private
  1. 2024 - 2026, MUCM-MRB Joint Seed Grant
    Unravelling the potential of halogenated anthraquinones against breast cancer: In silico and in vitro studies, Manipal University College Malaysia ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2024 - 2026, MUCM-MRB Joint Seed Grant
    Effectiveness of a liposome encapsulated calcium hydroxide propolis nanoparticle mixture in eradicating E. faecalis biofilm in an apical periodontitis disease model. An in vitro study., Manipal University College Malaysia ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2023 - 2025, SEGi Internal Research Fund
    Optimization and evaluation of anti-aging cosmetic formulations that contain Centella asiatica or Curcuma longa linn extracts, Segi University ( Co-Researcher)
International
  1. 2021 - 2026, ST029-2020
    Prevention and treatment of biofilm-related infections, Taiwan Normal University, Taipei ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2023 - 2025, International Funding
    Decoding The Mechanisms Of Cancer Stem Cell Plasticity For Therapeutic Development ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2019 - 2020, International Funding
    Application Of Tungsten-tellurium Oxide Molecular Wires For Biomass Conversion Of Nanocellulose ( Principal Investigator(PI))
University
  1. 2024 - 2027, UNIVERSITI MALAYA RESEARCH EXCELLENCE GRANT (UMREG)
    An Efficient Method for Producing Alpha-hydroxyanthraquinone-based Redox Flow Battery Electrolytes ( Principal Investigator(PI))

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Ahli Panel Perunding Untuk Peralatan Makmal Di Unit Kemudahan Berpusat, Pusat Perkhidmatan Penyelidikan (Ppp), University of Malaya
    01 Dec 2017 - 01 Dec 2023 (National)
  • Consultant of Aurigene Discovery Technologies Malaysia, Aurigene Discovery Technologies
    01 Mar 2015 - 01 Mar 2015 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. The wonders of small molecules from medicinal chemistry to nanomedicine, NANOCAT Webinar, NANOCAT UNIVERSITI MALAYA (University) (08 Jul 2021 - 08 Jul 2021)
  2. WHAT IS NANOMEDICINE?, MINGGU SAINS NEGARA 2021, MOSTI AND IKM (National) (01 Apr 2021 - 07 Apr 2021)
  3. Regioselective synthesis of ortho hydroxyanthraquinones and their potential application as electroactive species for redox flow batteries, Webinar of Nanomaterials Toward Energy, Water Treatment and Medical Applications , UNIVERSITI MALAYA AND GEBZE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY TURKEY (University) (04 Mar 2021 - 04 Mar 2021)
  4. Syntheses and medicinal chemistry of some small molecules derived from natural products, International Congress on medicinal plants, natural products and health research , Shahroud University (International) (04 Nov 2020 - 06 Nov 2020)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Regioselective C-H Oxygenation of Anthraquinones, 1st Malaysia International Conference on Nanotechnology & Catalysis, NANOCAT, UNIVERSITI MALAYA (International) (01 Sep 2021 - 03 Sep 2021)
  2. Identification Of Novel Sesamol Dimers With Unusual Methylenedioxy Ring Opening Skeleton And Evaluation Of Their Antioxidant And Cytotoxic Activities, Asian Emerging Researchers Conference 2019, Sunway University (National) (09 Dec 2019 - 10 Dec 2019)
  3. Synthesis and fluorescence studies of selected N-aryl-2-aminoquinolines: Quenching of fluorescence by hydrogen boonding, electron-donating and electron-withdrawing groups, University of Malaya-Indonesian Universities Symposium 2018, University of Malaya (International) (08 Nov 2018 - 09 Nov 2018)
  4. A simple BF3 Et2O promoted exo-selective Diels-Alder reaction between chalcones and (4E,6E)-alloocimene, University of Malaya-Indonesian Universities Symposium 2018, University of Malaya (International) (08 Nov 2018 - 09 Nov 2018)
  5. Development of indazole-based derivatives as potential leucine rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRRK2) inhibitors for Parkinson therapy, University of Malaya-Indonesian Universities Symposium 2018, University of Malaya (International) (08 Nov 2018 - 09 Nov 2018)
  6. Studies towards the Total Synthesis of Morusalbanol A and Sorocein B, The 8th International Conference on Cutting-Edge Organic Chemistry in Asia (ICCEOCA-8) The 4th New Phase International Conference on Cutting-Edge Organic Chemistry in Asia (NICCEOCA-4) (International) (25 Nov 2013 - 28 Nov 2013)
PRESENTER
  1. Boron trifluoride promoted exo-selective Diels-Alder reaction of (4E, 6E)-alloocimene with chalcones, Webinar on Advanced materials and chemical technology, UM-MAPUA University (International) (24 Nov 2020 - 24 Nov 2020)
  2. How to tackle covid-19 using nanotechnology in diagnosis, How to tackle covid-19 using nanotechnology in diagnosis, UM-UIIA (National) (24 Sep 2020 - 24 Sep 2020)
  3. Anthraquinib - Using Morinda citrifolia as a complementary medicine for colorectal cancer , Hyper Interdisciplinary Conference 2020, Leave a Nest Malaysia Sdn Bhd (National) (18 Jan 2020 - 18 Jan 2020)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) External Thesis Examiner (Master by Research), National, (External Examiner)
  2. (2023) Candidature Defence for Master by Research, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2023) Phd Internal Examiner, University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2023) Master's Proposal Panel, University, (Internal Examiner)
  5. (2023) Confirmation Defence for Phd, University, (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2023) Master (R)'S External Examiner, National, (External Examiner)
  7. (2023) Candidature Defence for Phd, University, (Internal Examiner)
  8. (2023) Phd's Proposal Panel, University, (Internal Examiner)
  9. (2023) Editorial Board Member (Current Organocatalysis), International, (Reviewer)
  10. (2022) Panel for Thesis Seminar IAS (Muhammad Luqman Hakim Bin Hashim), University, (Internal Examiner)
  11. (2022) Internal Examiner for Phd Candidature Defence (Ong Chiu Ling), University, (Internal Examiner)
  12. (2022) Panel for Thesis Seminar IAS (Suzaimi Johari), University, (Internal Examiner)
  13. (2022) Internal Examiner for Doctoral Thesis (Suzaimi Johari), University, (Internal Examiner)
  14. (2022) Internal Examiner for Phd Candidature Defence Faculty of Medicine (Adilet Beishenaliev), University, (Internal Examiner)
  15. (2022) Internal Examiner for Faculty of Medicine B. Biomedical Sciences Final Year Project Report Evaluation (Alicia Anne), University, (Internal Examiner)
  16. (2022) Internal Examiner for Faculty of Medicine B. Biomedical Sciences Final Year Project Report Evaluation (Ong Wen Xuen), University, (Internal Examiner)
  17. (2022) Internal Examiner for Master Candidature Defence Faculty of Science (Rachel Anne Chua Hui-Wan), University, (Internal Examiner)
  18. (2022) Internal Examiner for Phd Candidature Defence (Suzaimi Johari), University, (Internal Examiner)
  19. (2022) Panel for Thesis Seminar IAS (Syed Tawab), University, (Internal Examiner)
  20. (2021) Internal Examiner for Master of Medical Science Dissertation Examination -Stephanie Sally Fong (17044124/1 | Mgn170031), University, (Internal Examiner)
  21. (2021) Evaluator for Presentation Awards in 1st Malaysia International Conference On Nanotechnology and Catalysis 2021, International, (External Evaluator)
  22. (2021) Panel Untuk Sesi Proposal Defence Ijazah Doktor Falsafah (Second) Suzaimi Johari (Hhc 160002 /17006110/1), University, (Internal Examiner)
  23. (2021) Panel Untuk Sesi Confirmation Defence Ijazah Doktor Falsafah Nurul Fatimah Bt Abdul Basir (17217817), University, (Internal Examiner)
  24. (2021) Internal Examiner for Master Dissertation Examination - Lia Zaharani (17221385/1), University, (Internal Examiner)
  25. (2021) Internal Examiner for Doctoral Thesis - Nurul Athirah Ismail (17050094/3 / Hva180019), University, (Internal Examiner)
  26. (2021) Panel Untuk Sesi Proposal Defence Ijazah Doktor Falsafah (First) Suzaimi Bt Johari (Hhc 160002 /17006110/1), University, (Internal Examiner)
  27. (2021) Panel Untuk Sesi Candidature Defence Ijazah Sarjana Falsafah Lia Zaharani (17221385), University, (Internal Examiner)
  28. (2021) Internal Examiner for Master Dissertation Examination - Syabilah Bt Sazeli (Hga150001 / 17005215/1), University, (Internal Examiner)
  29. (2021) Panel Untuk Sesi Proposal Defence Ijazah Doktor Falsafah Nurul Fatimah Binti Abdul Basir (17217817/1), University, (Internal Examiner)
  30. (2021) Panel Untuk Sesi Proposal Defence Ijazah Sarjana Falsafah Lia Zaharani (17221385), University, (Internal Examiner)
  31. (2020) Reviewer (Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy), (Reviewer)
  32. (2020) Thesis external examiner Sunway University, (External Examiner)
  33. (2020) Editorial Board Member of the Journal Current Organocatalysis (Bentham Publisher) , (Editor)
  34. (2020) Examiner for conversion of MPhil to PhD , (Internal Examiner)
  35. (2019) Impact-Oriented Interdisciplinary Research Grant Programme (IIRG003C-19FNW) , (CO-PI)
  36. (2019) Internal examiner /Panel for proposal defense and candidature defense , (Internal Examiner)
  37. (2019) Assessor for PhD conversion for candidate Chong Kim Foong (HMA170012) , (Internal Examiner)
  38. (2019) Reviewer (Current Organocatalysis) , (Reviewer)
  39. (2019) Committee of examiner-VIVA VOCE for PhD candidate, (Internal Examiner)
  40. (2019) Examiner for PhD thesis - Amit Ranjan Nath (HHC150003) , (Internal Examiner)
  41. (2019) Scientific advisory committee of the 1st Malaysia International Conference on Nanotechnology and Catalysis 2020 (MICNC2020), (Scientific Committee)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2023) Appointed as The Dgsc Committee Member Institut Kimia Malaysia (Malaysian Institute of Chemistry), National, (Expert Advisor)
  2. (2020) Editor Editorial Board Member of Current Organocatalysis, Benthamscience, International
  3. (2020) Committee member, MALAYSIAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTRY (IKM), National
  4. (2019) Committee member for 2019/2020, Institut Kimia Malaysia (Malaysia Institute of Chemistry)-EGC section, National
  5. (2019) Curriculum design panel member for UMCOE undergraduate program, UMCOE
  6. (2019) Organising and demonstrating science course and activities for high/secondary school students during Karnival Kimia Malaysia 2019, Malaysian Institute of Chemistry
  7. (2018) Committee member for Symposium of Iraqi for Intellectuals & Academics in Malaysia: IRAQ FUTURE FROM REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE, UNIVERSITI MALAYA
  8. (2017) AHLI PANEL PERUNDING UNTUK PERALATAN MAKMAL DI UNIT KEMUDAHAN BERPUSAT, PUSAT PERKHIDMATAN PENYELIDIKAN (PPP) UNIVERSITI MALAYA, UNIVERSITI MALAYA
  9. (2016) Project consultant /Visiting scholar to Harvard University, HARVARD UNIVERSITY (USA), International
Contribution to event
  1. (2021) Chairman of The Webinar: Waste Water Treatment Adsorption Technology, University, (Event Organiser)
  2. (2021) Chairman of The Webinar Molecular Baskets from Design to Applications, University, (Event Organiser)
  3. (2021) Chairman of Webinar The Science of Non-Octet Carbons and Their Implications, University, (Event Organiser)
  4. (2021) Chairman of The Webinar: Graphene for Electrochemical Sensors, University, (Event Organiser)
  5. (2021) Session Chair in 1st Malaysia International Conference On Nanotechnology and Catalysis 2021, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  6. (2021) Poster Presentation At The 1st Malaysia International Conference On Nanotechnology & Catalysis, International, (Participant)
  7. (2021) Chairman of The Webinar Published in Nature Journal Strategy Plan, University, (Event Organiser)
  8. (2021) Chairman of The Webinar: Application of Mesoporous Material, University, (Event Organiser)
  9. (2021) Speaker of Program Latihan dan Pembangunan Staf 2021: What is Nanomedicine?, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  10. (2021) Organiser of Program Latihan dan Pembangunan Staf 2021: Good Administrative Support for Research, University, (Event Organiser)
  11. (2021) Organiser of Program Latihan dan Pembangunan Staf 2021: Design and Development of Conventional Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr) Technique, University, (Event Organiser)
  12. (2021) Speaker of Webinar The Wonders of Small Molecules from Medicinal Chemistry to Nanomedicine, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  13. (2021) Chairman of The Webinar: Nanocellulose Composites as Smart Materials in Various Industrial Application, University, (Event Organiser)
  14. (2021) Chairman of The Webinar Editor S Tips for Successful Submissions to Reputed Journals, University, (Event Organiser)
  15. (2021) Chairman of The Webinar Opportunities and Challenges of Functional Nanomaterials, University, (Event Organiser)
  16. (2021) Chairman of Thesis Seminar Adeola a. Akinpelu (17050094/3), University, (Event Organiser)
  17. (2021) Invited Speaker of Minggu Sains Negara 2021, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  18. (2021) Appointed Committee Member of The Chemistry The Savior of Mankind Forum Minggu Sains Negara 2021, National, (Event Organiser)
  19. (2021) Chairman of The Webinar: Advancement of Molecular Based Techniques in The Authentication of Food Product, University, (Event Organiser)
  20. (2021) Chairman of The Webinar Nanomaterials Toward Energy, Water Treatment and Medical Applications, International, (Event Organiser)
  21. (2021) Invited Speaker of The Webinar Nanomaterials Toward Energy, Water Treatment and Medical Applications, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  22. (2021) Chairman of Webinar The Fascinating World of Anthraquinones a New Perspective to Medicinal and Natural Products Chemistry, National, (Event Organiser)
  23. (2021) Chairperson of The E-Symposium On Green Transformation of Agro Wastes 2021, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  24. (2021) Organizing Committee Member of The E-Symposium On Green Transformation of Agro Wastes, 2021 (E-Sgtaw, 2021), National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  25. (2021) Chairman of Thesis Seminar Nurul Athirah Ismail (17050094/3), University, (Event Organiser)
Mentoring
  1. (2021) External Supervisor for Athirah Iskandar (Student Id 2020276202, UiTM) Phd, National, (Mentor)
  2. (2021) External Supervisor for Yazid Zaki (Student Id 2020234542)-Master of Science UiTM, National, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2024) Virtual screening towards generation of new antidiabetic type 2 therapeutics, NOR AKMALYATI SULONG
  2. (2024) Synthesis of metformin derivatives for type 2 diabetes, MUHAMMAD FATHIY BIN MOHD MUTALABISIN
  3. (2024) Development of Docetaxel-loaded Folate Receptor-targeting Polycaprolactone Nanocapsules for Lung Cancer, MUHAMMAD AIMAN IRFAN BIN IBRAHIM
  4. (2024) effects of resveratrol loaded nanoparticles against lung cancer:in vitro and in vivo studies, ALISA RAIHANA BINTI SAIFUL HAKIM
  5. (2024) A new method for regioselective synthesis of electroactive hydroxyanthraquinones using C-H activation approach, TAN SHU ER
  6. (2024) DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL MOLECULE ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT-COATED INDWELLING MEDICAL DEVICE TO PREVENT NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS, YAP CHENG HONG
  7. (2024) TUMOUR-TARGETED DELIVERY OF CISPLATIN USING CHITOSAN NANOCARRIERS FOR LUNG CANCER THERAPY, M TAMILARASI A/P MUNIANDY
  8. (2024) DESIGN AND SYNTHESIS OF METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORK (MOF) BEARING ANTIOXIDANT MOIETY AS POTENTIAL FREE RADICAL-TRAPPING AGENT IN GAS PHASE, Syabilah binti Sazeli
  9. (2021) SYNTHESIS AND SPECTROSCOPIC CHARACTERIZATION OF FUNCTIONALIZED INDOLENINE DERIVATIVES, ABDUL QAIYUM BIN RAMLE
  10. (2020) TUMOUR-TARGETED DELIVERY OF CISPLATIN USING CHITOSAN NANOCARRIERS FOR LUNG CANCER THERAPY, M TAMILARASI A/P MUNIANDY
  11. (2020) Design of chitosan-oleate-folate conjugate nanoparticles as skin 5-fluorouracil carrier for malignant cutaneous melanoma treatment, Chowdhury Mohammed Mashrur
  12. (2020) CHITOSAN AND CHITOSAN DERIVATIVES AS PULMONARY THERAPEUTIC AND NANOMEDICINE, ATHIRAH BINTI ISKANDAR (Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM))
  13. (2019) TUMOUR-TARGETED DELIVERY OF CISPLATIN USING CHITOSAN NANOCARRIERS FOR LUNG CANCER THERAPY, M TAMILARASI A/P MUNIANDY
  14. (2012) Studies towards the synthesis of biological active flavonoid Diels-Alder adducts, Tee Jia Ti
Master
  1. (2024) Synthesis and Evaluation of Halogenated Flavanone Derivatives as Potential Anti-dengue Agents, JASON JONAH JAMES
  2. (2024) UNCOVERING THE ANTI-VIRULENCE POTENTIAL OF UM-C162 COMPOUND AGAINST STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS, AISHWINI A/P MAHINDRAH
  3. (2024) UNVEILING THE MECHANISM OF ACTION OF UM-C162 AS AN ANTI-VIRULENCE AGENT AGAINST STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS, CHONG JING XUAN
  4. (2024) Chitosan-based nanoparticles for delivery of resveratrol to lung cancer, TAN KAH WEI
  5. (2023) Staphylococcus aureus Biofilm-Associated Gene Profiling and Antimicrobial Evaluation of Menadione, CHAN YUN LI
  6. (2022) Formulation and cytotoxicity study of active targeting polycaprolactone-folic acid drug delivery system for the treatment of lung cancer, MUHAMMAD AIMAN IRFAN BIN IBRAHIM
  7. (2022) Design and Synthesis of Morinda Citrifolia Inspired Anthraquinone Derivatives as Potential Treatment for Colon Cancer, NURHALIZA WATI BINTI MEKZALI
  8. (2020) In vivo pulmonary delivery of chitosan-resveratrol complexes for lung cancer treatment, Sumayyah Hanan Binti Paimin Abdullah Yusuf
  9. (2020) DESIGN AND SYNTHESIS OF ANTHRAQUINONE-5-FLUOROURACIL CONJUGATES COLORECTAL CANCER TREATMENT, NURHALIZA WATI BINTI MEKZALI
  10. (2020) DESIGN AND SYNTHESIS OF N-METHYLATED PEPTIDE-LIGANDED CHITOSAN-5-FLUOROURACIL-FOLATE NANOPARTICLES FOR LUNG CANCER TREATMENT, YAZID BIN ZAIKI (Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM))
  11. (2019) SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERISATION OF BIOLOGICALLY IMPORTANT SMALL MOLECULES, SUDTHA A/P MURTHY
  12. (2019) SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERISATION OF BIOLOGICALLY IMPORTANT SMALL MOLECULES, SUDTHA A/P MURTHY
  13. (2018) Resveratrol-chitosan-oleic acid conjugate and nanomedicine in lung cancer prevention, Nashuha Binti Rosli
  14. (2018) DEVELOPMENT OF INDAZOLE-BASED DERIVATIVES AS POTENTIAL LEUCINE RICH REPEAT KINASE 2 (LRRK2) INHIBITORS FOR PARKINSON'S DISEASE THERAPY, SITI NOOR LIANA BINTI IBRAHIM
  15. (2014) Development of a liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (lc/ms) method for simulataneous determination of phosphodiesterase-5 (pde-5) inhibitors, Nur Baizura Bujang
  16. (2013) Studies Towards the Total Synthesis of Enantiomeric-Enriched Cycloillicinone and Illicarborene A, Amy Nuzwir Wateh

TEACHING

Bachelor
  1. (2023) OIA1012 - Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry
  2. (2015) MWEF2102 - Pharmaceutical Analysis
  3. (2011) General Chemistry
  4. (2011) Organometallic Chemistry
  5. (2011) Natural Products in Medicine
  6. (2011) Synthetic Organic Chemistry
  7. (2011) Botany and Medicinal Chemistry
  8. (2011) Chromatography
  9. (2011) Environmental Chemistry
  10. (2011) Heterocyclic Chemistry
  11. (2011) Organic Chemistry

PATENT/IPR

  • A MEDICAMENT TO SUPPRESS THE EXPRESSION OF MUTATED KRAS AND MUTATED P53 IN COLORECTAL CANCER CELL
    PATENT
  • AN INDOLENINE DERIVATIVE FOR INHIBITING BIOFILM FORMATION BY STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS
    PATENT
  • Pathogenic Bacterial Biofilm Disruption Composition
    PATENT
  • Morindone from morinda citrifolia suppressed mutated KRAS and mutated p53 in colorectal cancer cell lines
    PATENT
  • CONJUGATED ANTICANCER PRODRUG
    Patent (National)

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Supervisor for International Inbound Internship At Universiti Malaya, (15 Aug 2024 - 04 Nov 2024) (University)
  • Committee Member of Environment & Green Chemistry Section, Institute of Chemistry Malaysia (Ikm), (01 Jun 2018 - 30 Mar 2019)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE
  1. PROGRAM TRANSFORMASI MINDA, Secara Dalam Talian (15 Feb 2021 - 18 Feb 2021)
External Course
INTERNATIONAL
  1. Drug Delivery Virtual Seminar 02/2021 State of the art of liposome for drug delivery , Online (25 May 2021 - 25 May 2021)