CURRICULUM VITAE

DR. KIVAANDRA DAYAA RAO A/L RAMARAO

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I am currently a senior lecturer in Universiti Malaya (UM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. My research interests are in the postharvest biotechnology and human stem cell fields.I was a PhD Biotechnology graduate from UM, where I researched on the cytotoxicity and effect of Moringa oleifera leaves on human Wharton's Jelly mesenchymal stem cells (WJ-MSCs). My work involved preparation of the leaves via drying technology, evaluating their antioxidant properties, and to study its effects on WJ-MSCs (RNA-seq analysis). Since I can converse in English, Malay and Mandarin (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia), I often guided local students and bridged the language barrier for international students, especially those from China to understand and follow their courses. For my undergraduate studies, I managed to achieve a CGPA of 3.95 and interned at the National Institute of Biotechnology Malaysia. Besides my academic pursuits, I am passionate about debating and coaching. I have been a debater since 2015 and represented UM in multiple international tournaments both as a debater and an adjudicator. Currently, I am the assistant coach for UM's English Debate team.
PROFILE
Address
Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS) Office of The, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Website
umexpert.um.edu.my/kivaandra
CONTACT
Telephone
03-79674523
Email
kivaandra
kivaandra
RESEARCH ID
QR Code
Orcid id
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5742-1940
Researcher id
LKJ-7092-2024
Scopus id
57208163202
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Bachelor Degree, Biotechnology, Universiti Malaya,
Doctoral Degree (Phd), Biologi / Biokimia / Mikrobiologi / Kimia Organik, Universiti Malaya, 2023
Bachelor Degree, Biotechnology, Universiti Malaya (UM), 2019
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP/ FELLOWSHIP
WORKING EXPERIENCE
Department (Jan. 2025 to Jan. 2028)
Programme Coordinator
University Malaya (Dec. 2024 to Nov. 2025)
Project Leader
University Malaya (Feb. 2025 to Feb. 2025)
Project Leader
RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENT
Research Areas
Postharvest plant biotechnology, Food security, Stem cell research
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Total Journal Publication: 12
Sum of Citation: -
Books: 0
Proceedings: 0
Research Grants: More than RM Invalid input