ChM. Dr. Liew Sook Yee (MRSC) is a senior lecturer in Chemistry Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science, Universiti Malaya. She obtained a BSc from Universiti of Terengganu (UMT) in 2010 with first class honour and have been awarded “Anugerah Graduan Terbaik Keseluruhan Fakulti Sains dan Teknologi/Program Sarjana Muda Sains (Sains Kimia)”. Then, she directly pursued PhD study (fast track) with SLAI scholarship in UM and graduated in 2014. Her fields of expertise and specialization are Natural Product Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry, Enzyme Inhibition and Kinetic studies. She has plenty of experience in isolating and purifying compounds as well as structural elucidation of compounds. She also developed her expertise in cutting-edge techniques which is 13C NMR-based dereplication in natural product studies. She is a member of Royal Chemistry of Society (UK) and Institut Kimia Malaysia as well as an associate member of CENAR (UM). Her research works are conducted in Phytolab (IFM NatProLab), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and she welcomes all the collaborations from academician, scientist, researcher, company and etc.
show more »Dr. Zuliana Binti Razali is a biochemist whose research focuses on postharvest technology and food innovation, emphasizing sustainability and value creation across the food supply chain. Her work explores ways to enhance the shelf life, safety, and quality of tropical fruits using eco-friendly methods such as UV-C treatment, edible coatings, hot water applications, and advanced drying techniques. She also applies green technology in the valorization of postharvest and processing wastes, transforming agricultural residues into high-value products such as natural colorants, functional food ingredients, and botanical extracts for skincare. Through biochemical, physiological, and metabolomic analyses, her research advances sustainable postharvest food systems and supports the development of circular bioeconomy solutions that bridge science, industry, and environmental stewardship.
show more »Afiq received his First-Class Honors Degree in Biotechnology from the Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) in 2013. He received the MUST President's Award for academic excellence and being the most accomplished student in his class. In 2014, he decided to follow his passion for research and enrolled in an MSc program in Genetic Manipulation and Molecular Cell Biology at the University of Sussex, UK. After completing his MSc program, Afiq gained valuable research experience by working as a research assistant at the Cancer Research Center (CaRC), Institute for Medical Research (IMR) in Kuala Lumpur. In 2015, he was awarded an Academic Training Fellowship (SLAB/SLAI) by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education to pursue his PhD at the University of Glasgow, Scotland. His doctoral research focuses on the discovery of new antiviral HIV-1 and VSV restriction factors. His findings have been published in reputable scientific journals and have gained the interest of the global scientific community. After completing his PhD in 2019, he worked as a post-doctoral researcher at the MRC-Centre for Virus Research (CVR) at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK. In 2020, he returned to Malaysia to work as a senior lecturer in the microbiology program at the Institute of Biological Sciences, Universiti Malaya (UM), Kuala Lumpur. He currently teaches public health microbiology, diagnostic microbiology, microbial pathogenesis, and virology to undergraduate students. In addition to teaching, he also conducts research on various aspects of microbiology, with a particular focus on viral diseases. His research aims to understand the mechanisms of viral replication and pathogenesis as well as develop novel strategies for the prevention and treatment of viral infections. He actively collaborates with other researchers, both locally and internationally, to contribute to the global understanding of infectious diseases. In 2023, he was awarded a prestigious ASEAN-India Research & Training (A-IRTF) Fellowship from the Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India for 3-month research attachment at the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi).
show more »RECENT PUBLICATION
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Islam, Ameena; Md Syed, Md Azalanshah (2026). Journalistic Professionalism in a Time of Paradoxes: ntv Online and "alternative Voice" in Bangladesh. Journalism Practice
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Adams, Donnie; Sothinathan, Jayanti S.; Radzi, Norfariza Mohd (2026). Science Mapping The Evolution of Middle Leadership Research, 2002-2023. Educational Management Administration & Leadership
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Ooi, Ai-Yee; Lim, Kian-Ping (2026). Multiple Blockholders and Governance Through Voice: Evidence from Blockholder Board Representation. Applied Economics Letters
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Azahari, Ahmad Fikri Azfar Ahmad; Naim, Wan Naimah Wan Ab; Sari, Nor Ashikin Md; Lim, Einly; Mokhtarudin, Mohd Jamil Mohamed (2026). Advancement in Computational Simulation and Validation of Congenital Heart Disease: a Review. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering
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Fatima, Sahar; Hong, Wei-Han; Noor, Mohamad Nabil Mohd; Foong, Chan Choong; Pallath, Vinod (2026). Evaluating The Instructional Strategies Influencing Self-regulated Learning in Clinical Clerkship Years: a Mixed Studies Review. Teaching and Learning in Medicine
TOTAL PUBLICATIONS AS OF DATE 148
LATEST AWARDED GRANT
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School Management Health Diagnosis to Improve The Quality of Education in The Context of Education in Indonesia and Malaysia
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Biomonitor X: Next-generation Biodiversity Surveillance
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Design of a State of The Art High-ratio Converter in 130nm Technology Node
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Assessment and Optimisation of Leachate-to-biogas Conversion for Msw Power Plant Applications
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Improvisation of Universiti Malaya Grant Management System Via Web-based Workflow Automation
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Shielding Our Heritage: Digital Safety for Orang Asal Sabah
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Penglipur Lara & Pergerakan Kretif Igal-igal Bagi Kanak-kanak Bajau Sama
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Regulation of Collagen Synthesis in Rats Following Oral Administration of Spritzer Natural Mineral Water
