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
kivaandraum.edu.my
kivaandragmail.com
RESEARCH ID
Orcid id
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5742-1940
Researcher id
LKJ-7092-2024
Scopus id
57208163202