Curriculum Vitae

DR. MOHD FADHLI BIN HAMDAN

Senior Lecturer
  • Biology Division
    Centre for Foundation Studies in Science
  • 03-7967 6990

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Mohd Fadhli Hamdan is a researcher and lecturer at the University of Malaya's Center for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture (CEBAR). He received his BSc in Biotechnology from the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2009, followed by an MSc in Environment and Development from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2015 and a Ph.D. in Plant Biotechnology from the University of Manchester in 2017. Dr. Mohd Fadhli has also conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Hong Kong.

His research focuses on using biotechnology, including plant genome editing and smart farming, to improve food security and sustainability in the face of climate change. He has developed an innovative site-directed mutagenesis technique using native homologous-directed recombination (HDR) machinery to edit the chloroplast genome and improve plant variety, and has also studied the functions of Acyl-CoA Binding Proteins (ACBPs) to increase crop productivity and resilience.

In addition to his scientific research, Dr. Mohd Fadhli is also interested in the governance and public perception of agricultural biotechnology and is committed to promoting education and awareness about the field. He believes that the future of this field will be shaped by the right synergy between science, policymaking, and public confidence.

Dr. Mohd Fadhli is open to collaborations and can be contacted at fadhlihamdan@um.edu.my.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • RISK MANAGEMENT
    Biosafety
  • RECOMBINANT DNA TECHNIQUES
    Chloroplast Transformation, Homology-Directed Repair Technique, Gene Editing
  • TISSUE CULTURE
    Explant Regeneration
  • TRANSGENIC PLANT
    Plant Engineering, Molecular Biology, Genome Editing, Synthetic Biology

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PHD, (Biotechnology)
    University of Manchester, United Kingdom
  • MSC, (Environment and Development)
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
  • BSC, (Biotechnology)
    Rochester Institute of Technology

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Coordinator
    03 Jan 2023 - 03 Jan 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator
    04 Jul 2023 - 04 Jul 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator
    04 Mar 2022 - 04 May 2022 (Department)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • MEMBER OF MALAYSIAN BIOSAFETY AND BIOSECURITY ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (National)
  • MEMBER OF THE MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (MSBMB), MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (National)
  • EDITOR FOR PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY, EDITORIAL BOARD
    2022 to 2022 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Guo, Ze-Hua; Lung, Shiu-Cheung; Hamdan, Mohd Fadhli; Chye, Mee-Len (2022). Interactions between plant lipid-binding proteins and their ligands, PROGRESS IN LIPID RESEARCH. 86. doi:10.1016/j.plipres.2022.101156
  2. Hamdan, Mohd Fadhli; Karlson, Chou Khai Soong; Teoh, Ee Yang; Lau, Su-Ee; Tan, Boon Chin (2022). Genome Editing for Sustainable Crop Improvement and Mitigation of Biotic and Abiotic Stresses, PLANTS-BASEL. 11(19). doi:10.3390/plants11192625
  3. Hamdan, Mohd Fadhli; Mohd Noor, Siti Nurfadhlina; Abd-Aziz, Nazrin; Pua, Teen-Lee; Tan, Boon Chin (2022). Green Revolution to Gene Revolution: Technological Advances in Agriculture to Feed the World, PLANTS-BASEL. 11(10). doi:10.3390/plants11101297
  4. Fadhli Hamdan, Mohd; Lung, Shiu-Cheung; Guo, Ze-Hua; Chye, Mee-Len (2021). Roles of acyl-CoA-binding proteins in plant reproduction, JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY. 73(9), 2918-2936. doi:10.1093/jxb/erab499
Scopus
  1. Hamdan M.F., Karlson C.K.S., Teoh E.Y., Lau S.-E., Tan B.C. (2022). Genome Editing for Sustainable Crop Improvement and Mitigation of Biotic and Abiotic Stresses, Plants. 11(19). doi:10.3390/plants11192625
Others
  1. Hamdan MF, Lung SC, Guo ZH, Chye ML. Roles of acyl-CoA binding proteins in plant reproduction. Journal of Experimental Botany. 2021 Nov. DOI: 10.1093/jxb/erab499. PMID: 34791150.
  2. Amin L, Ayuni N, Azlan A, Hamdan MF, Samian AL, Haron MSb. 2011a. Awareness and knowledge on modern biotechnology. African Journal of Biotechnology 10, 12448-12456
  3. Amin L, Hamdan MF, Hashim R, Samani MC. 2011. Enhancing biotechnology education through annotated bibliographies. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 15, 3389-3393.

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Plant Engineering (Plant Engineering, Molecular Biology, Genome Editing, Synthetic Biology)
  • Plant Physiology (Biotic and abiotic responses)
  • Biosafety in Biotechnology (Risk Management)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2022 - 2024, UM International Collaboration Grant
    Causes and consequences of plastid-to-nucleus gene transfer ( Co-Inventor)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Kajian 1: Penyediaan Dasar Biokeselamatan Kebangsaan Bersama Pemegang Taruh, Jabatan Biokeselamatan, Consultant
    08 Aug 2022 - 14 Mar 2023 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Production of Novel Alleles Using Directed Homologous Recombination Technique, CEBAR Expert Seminar Series 1/2022, Centre for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture (CEBAR), Universiti Malaya (University) (28 Mar 2022 - 28 Mar 2022)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Phd Thesis Seminar Assessment - Muhammad Asyraf Amnan, University, (Reviewer)
  2. (2023) Internal Examiner for Doctoral Thesis Examination, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2023) Phd Thesis Seminar Assessment - Teoh Ee Yang, University, (Reviewer)
  4. (2023) Phd Thesis Seminar Assessment - Beibei Chen, University, (Reviewer)
  5. (2023) Reviewed An Article for Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, International, (Reviewer)
  6. (2023) Reviewed An Article for Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, International, (Reviewer)
  7. (2023) Internal Examiner for Msc Proposal Defence - Aishah Wanni, University, (Internal Examiner)
  8. (2023) Reviewed An Article for Frontiers in Plant Science, International, (Reviewer)
  9. (2023) Reviewed An Article for Frontiers in Plant Science, International, (Reviewer)
  10. (2023) Internal Examiner for Phd Proposal Defence, University, (Internal Examiner)
  11. (2023) Panel for The Proposal Defence for Ms Teoh Shu Hua (Master Candidate) With The Project Title "Evaluating The Effect of An Integrated Farming System On Yield and Nutritional Composition of Curly Dwarf Pak Choy (Brassica Rapa Var. Chinensis), University, (Internal Examiner)
  12. (2022) Reviewed The Article for Frontiers in Genetics Titled " Genome-Wide Identification of Acyl-Coa Binding Proteins and Their Possible Functional Prediction in Legumes",, International, (Reviewer)
  13. (2022) Internal Examiner of a Ph.D. Candidature Defence. Evaluated The Candidate's Research and Providing Feedback., University, (Internal Examiner)
  14. (2022) Reviewed The Article for Discover Food Titled " Foliar Application of Thiourea, Salicylic Acid, and Kinetin Alleviate Salinity Stress in Maize Grown Under Etiolated and De-Etiolated Conditions", International, (Reviewer)
  15. (2019) Reviewed The Paper for Asia Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (Apjmbb) Titled "An Update On The Detection Methods of Parachlamydia Acanthamoebae, An Atypical Agent of Pneumonia", National, (Reviewer)
  16. (2019) Reviewed The Article for Asia Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (Apjmbb) Titled "Characterization of Thermostable Aminoacylase from Geobacillus Sp. Strain Szn.", National, (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2023) Acted as a Resource Person for Umconsult's Biosafety Planning Project, Providing Expertise On Strengthening Malaysia's National Biosafety Policy and Action Plan for The Management of Living Modified Organisms (Lmos) Activities., National, (Resource Person)
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) Judge for The 28th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress (Bsgc) 2023, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
Mentoring
  1. (2023) Offered My Expertise to Improve and Strengthen Malaysia's National Biosafety Policy and Action Plan for The Management of Lmo Activities. Gathered Valuable Insights and Feedback from Key Stakeholders (Government Agencies, Ngos, Industries, and Ibcs from Universities) Through Interviews and Workshops. Prepared Reports and Proposed Action Plans to Ensure The Effective Implementation of The National Biosafety Policy., National, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Under Graduate Students
  1. (2022) Consumers' level of awareness of new breeding techniques and products using modern biotechnology

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2023) SQG7012 - Molecular Techniques in Crop Protection
  2. (2023) SQI7019 - Omics Technology
  3. (2022) SQG7012 - Molecular Techniques in Crop Protection
Bachelor
  1. (2023) SIJ3003 - Plant Molecular Biology
  2. (2022) SIL3013 - Genetics and Biotechnology of Viruses

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Pensyarah Tamu Program Pengajaran Kolaboratif Kod Kursus Bio631 Topik Khas Biologi, Fakulti Sains Gunaan, Uitm Shah Alam., (16 May 2023 - 16 May 2023) (National)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. EMERALD RESEARCH AND SUPERVISION, UM (16 Aug 2022 - 17 Aug 2022)
CONFERENCE
  1. MENGEKALKAN KEDAULATAN MAKANAN DALAM MENDEPANI CABARAN PERUBAHAN IKLIM DAN SEKURITI MAKANAN: PERSPEKTIF ISLAM, Dewan Besar Ikim (21 Jun 2022 - 21 Jun 2022)
EXTERNAL COURSE
  1. 6TH ASIAN SHORT COURSE ON AGRIBIOTECHNOLOGY, BIOSAFETY, AND COMMUNICATION (ASCA), Santika Hotel, Bogor, Indonesia (11 Sep 2023 - 15 Sep 2023)