Curriculum Vitae

ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. KOSHY PHILIP

Associate Researcher
  • Institute of Ocean & Earth Sciences (Ioes)
    Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences
  • kphil
  • +603-79675839

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • SOIL MICROBIOLOGY
    Soil Microbiology
  • SOIL BIOREMEDIATION
    Soil, Environmental, Microbiology
  • MICROBIOLOGY
    Microbial Biotechnology
  • NUTRACEUTICALS
    Natural Products & Nutraceuticals
  • BIOPHARMACEUTICALS
    Pharmaceutical & Fermentation Biotechnology

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Shafiei, Z., Rahim, Z. H. A., Philip, K., Thurairajah, N., Yaacob, H. (2020). Potential effects of Psidium sp., Mangifera sp., Mentha sp. and its mixture (PEM) in reducing bacterial populations in biofilms, adherence and acid production of S. sanguinis and S. mutans. Archives of Oral Biology, 109, 15. doi: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2019.104554
  2. Barbour, A., Tagg, J., Abou-Zied, O. K., Philip, K. (2016). New insights into the mode of action of the lantibiotic salivaricin B, Scientific Reports. 6(14), Article
  3. Wen, L. S., Philip, K., Ajam, N. (2016). Purification, characterization and mode of action of plantaricin K25 produced by Lactobacillus plantarum, Food Control. 60(430-439), Article
  4. Abou-Zied, O. K., Barbour, A., Al-Sharji, N. A., Philip, K. (2015). Elucidating the mechanism of peptide interaction with membranes using the intrinsic fluorescence of tryptophan: perpendicular penetration of cecropin B-like peptides into Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Rsc Advances. 5(19), 14214-14220
  5. Goh, H. F., Philip, K. (2015). Isolation and mode of action of bacteriocin BacC1 produced by nonpathogenic Enterococcus faecium C1, Journal of Dairy Science. 98(8), 5080-5090
  6. Goh, H. F., Philip, K. (2015). Purification and Characterization of Bacteriocin Produced by Weissella confusa A3 of Dairy Origin, Plos One. 10(1017), Article
  7. Barbour, A., Philip, K. (2014). Variable Characteristics of Bacteriocin-Producing Streptococcus salivarius Strains Isolated from Malaysian Subjects, Plos One. 9(6), 16
  8. Barbour, A., Philip, K., Muniandy, S. (2013). Enhanced Production, Purification, Characterization and Mechanism of Action of Salivaricin 9 Lantibiotic Produced by Streptococcus salivarius NU10, Plos One. 8(10), 16
  9. Shami, A. M. M., Philip, K., Muniandy, S. (2013). Synergy of antibacterial and antioxidant activities from crude extracts and peptides of selected plant mixture, Bmc Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 13, 11
  10. Rafat, A., Philip, K., Muniandy, S. (2012). A Novel Source of Bioactive Compounds: Endophytic Bacteria Isolated from Centella asiatica, Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology. 6(1), 11-20
Others
  1. Xin-Hui Khoo, Chun-Wie Chong, Abdul Malik Talha, Koshy Philip, Cindy Shuan-Ju Teh, Adib Mat Isa, Mung Seong Wong, Deborah Chia-Hsin Chew, Zhiqin Wong, Nor Syarahani Jusoh, Noorhuda Madihah Mohamed Maksum, Norfilza Mohd Mokhtar, Hazreen Abdul Majid, Raja Affendi Raja Ali, Yeong-Yeh Lee and Sanjiv Mahadeva (2023). The impact of diet and ethnicity on gut microbiota variation in irritable bowel syndrome: A multi-center study. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology , March 2023
  2. Zaleha Shafieia, Zubaidah Haji Abdul Rahima, Koshy Philip, Nalina Thurairajahd, Hashim Yaacob (2019). Potential effects of Psidium sp., Mangifera sp., Mentha sp. and its mixture (PEM) in reducing bacterial populations in biofilms, adherence and acid production of S. sanguinis and S. mutans. Archives of Oral Biology 109 (2020), 104554
  3. Wayah and Philip K. Characterization, yield optimization, scale up and biopreservative potential of fermencin SA715, a novel bacteriocin from Lactobacillus fermentum GA715 of goat milk origin Microb Cell Fact (2018) 17:125 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12934-018-0972-1
  4. Wayah, S. B., & Philip, K (2018). Purification, Characterization, Mode of Action and Enhanced Production of Salivaricin maye1, a Novel Bacteriocin from Lactobacillus salivarius SPW1 of Human Gut Origin. Electronic Journal of Biotechnology 35 (2018) 39 47
  5. Wayah, S. B., & Philip, K. (2018). Pentocin MQ1: a Novel, Broad-spectrum, Pore-forming bacteriocin from Lactobacillus pentosus CS2 with Quorum Sensing Regulatory Mechanism and Biopreservative Potential. Frontiers in Microbiology, 9, 1 -13.
  6. Zeyad, N.M., Aied, M.A., Dasan, S & Philip, K. (2017). Reliability of periodontal pathogens and human cathelicidine LL-37 in the prediction of the different stages of periodontal disease. Current Microbiology
  7. Majeed,Z., Philip,K., Alabsi,A., Pushparajan,S. & Swaminathan,D.(2016). Identification of gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) sampling, analytical methods and oral biomarkers for the diagnosis and monitoring of periodontal diseases: A Systematic Review. Disease Markers. https://www.hindawi.com/journals/dm/aip/1804727/
  8. Shafiei, Z., Haji Abdul Rahim, Z., Philip, K., & Thurairajah, N. (2016). Antibacterial and anti-adherence effects of a plant extract mixture (PEM) and its individual constituent extracts (Psidium sp., Mangifera sp., and Mentha sp.) on single- and dual-species biofilms. PeerJ, 4, e2519. doi: 10.7717/peerj.2519
  9. Goh HF, Philip K (2015) Purification and Characterization of Bacteriocin Produced by Weissella confusa A3 of Dairy Origin. PLoS ONE 10(10): e0140434. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0140
  10. Goh, H F & Philip, K (2015).Isolation and mode of action of bacteriocin BacC1 produced by non-pathogenic Enterococcus faecium C1. Journal of Dairy Science
  11. Osama K Abou-Zied, Abdelahhad Barbour, Nada A Al-Sharji,Koshy Philip (2015). Elucidating the mechanism of peptides interaction with membranes using the intrinsic fluorescence of tryptophan: Perpendicular penetration of cecropin B-like peptides into Pseudomonas aeruginosa. RSC Advances (2015)
  12. Su Wen Lim, Koshy Philip & Noni Ajam (2015). Purification, Characterization and Mode of Action of Plantaricin K25 produced by Lactobacillus plantarum, Food Control
  13. entitled "Cloning, expression and characterization of the endoglucanase gene from Bacillus subtilis UMC7 isolated from the gut of the indigenous termite Macrotermes malaccensis in E. coli" , by Chuan Wei Kelvin Swee, Teow Chong Teoh, Philip Koshy, Ismail Salmah and Arifin Zainudin, Electronic Journal of Biotechnology.
  14. Abdelahhad Barbour & Koshy Philip 2014. Variable characteristics of bacteriocin producing Streptococcus salivarius strains isolated from Malaysian subjects. PLOS ONE, 18 June 2014
  15. Abdul Muhsin M Shami, Koshy Philip and Sekaran Muniandy (2013. Antibacterial and antioxidant properties of alkaloids extracted from Morinda citrifolia (Rubiaceae). Life Science Journal 2013; 10
  16. Kamali M Z M, Kumaresan N, Koshy Philip and Kuru Ratnavelu (2012). Fuzzy Modelling of S-Type Microbial Growth Model for Ethanol Fermentation Process and the Optimal Control Using Simulink. ICMMMSC 2012, CCIS 283, pp. 325-332, 2012, publisher Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2012
  17. Kamali, M. Z. M., Kumaresan, N., Philip, K., Ratnavelu, K. 2012. Fuzzy Modelling of S-Type Microbial Growth Model for Ethanol Fermentation Process and the Optimal Control Using Simulink 
  18. M. Z. M. Kamali, N. Kumaresan, Koshy Philip and Kuru Ratnavelu (2012) Fuzzy modeling of P-type microbial growth model for ethanol fermentation process and the optimal control using simulink. Lecture Notes in Information Technology, Vol 21, 81. (ISI/SCOPUS Cited Publication)
  19. Banisalam, B., Sani, W., Philip, K., Imdadul, H., Khorasani, A. 2011. Comparison between in vitro and in vivo antibacterial activity of Curcuma zedoaria from Malaysia African Journal of Biotechnology. (Tier 4, Impact Factor = 0.573)
  20. Haq Imdadul, Sani Wirakarnain, Philip Koshy, Rafat Arash, Hossain A B M Shariff & Taha Rosna Mat 2011. Valuable antioxidant and antimicrobial extracts from Rhizophora mucronata of Asiatic mangrove forests. Research Journal of Biotechnology 6(1) : 10-14
  21. Philip Koshy, Swaminathan Dasan, Muniandy Sekaran and Yaacob Hashim 2011. Efficacy of probiotic toothpaste on subjects with periodontitis - a randomised double- blind study. Research Journal of Biotechnology 6(1): 39-42
  22. Rafat, A., Philip, K., Muniandy, S. 2011. Antioxidant Properties of Indigenous Raw and Fermented Salad Plants International Journal of Food Properties. (Tier 3, Impact Factor = 0.947)
  23. Arash Khorasani, Wirakarnain Sani, Koshy Philip, Rosna Mat Taha & Arash Rafat 2010. Antioxidant and antibacterial activities of ethanolic extracts of Asparagus officinalis cv. Mary Washington: Comparison of in vivo and in vitro grown plant bioactivities
  24. Arash Rafat, Koshy Philip and Sekaran Muniandy (2010). Antioxidant potential and phenolic content of ethanolic extract of selected Malaysian plants. Research Journal of Biotechnology 5(1):16-19 (ISI cited publication), February 2010 issue
  25. Arash Rafat, Koshy Philip, Sekaran Muniandy 2010. Antioxidant potential of Centella asiatica - associated endophytic bacteria. Journal of Biotechnology 150 (Supplement 1): 534
  26. Khorasani, A., Sani, W., Philip, K., Taha, R. M., Rafat, A. 2010. Antioxidant and antibacterial activities of ethanolic extracts of Asparagus officinalis cv. Mary Washington: Comparison of in vivo and in vitro grown plant bioactivities African Journal of Biotechnology. (Tier 4, Impact Factor = 0.565)
  27. Rafat, A., Philip, K., Muniandy, S. 2010. Antioxidant Potential and Phenolic Content of Ethanolic Extract of Selected Malaysian Plants Research Journal of Biotechnology. (Tier 4, Impact Factor = 0.174)
  28. Rafat, A., Philip, K., Muniandy, S. 2010. Antioxidant potential and content of phenolic compounds in ethanolic extracts of selected parts of Andrographis paniculata Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. (Tier 4, Impact Factor = 0.59)
  29. Koshy Philip, Sinniah S K and Muniandy S (2008. Antimicrobial peptides in aqueous and ethanolic extracts from microbial, plant and fermented sources. Biotechnology 8 (2): 248 - 253, 2009
  30. Koshy Philip, Sri Nurestri Abd Malek, Wirakarnain Sani, Sim Kae Shin, Sarvana Kumar, Hong Sok Lai, Lee Guan Serm & Syarifah N S A Rahman 2009. Antimicrobial activity of some medicinal plants from Malaysia. American Journal of Applied Sciences 6(6): 1047-1058
  31. Koshy Philip, Wuen Yew Teoh, Sekaran Muniandy & Hashim Yaakob (2008. Pathogenic bacteria predominate in the oral cavity of Malaysian subjects. Journal of Biological Sciences, Volume 9 (5):438-444
  32. Koshy Philip, Wuen Yew Teoh, Sekaran Muniandy & Hashim Yaakob (2008). Identification of major cultivable aerobic bacteria in the oral cavity of Malaysian subjects. American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 4(4): 67-370, 2008
  33. Philip, K; Sinniah, SK; Muniandy, S (2008). Bioprospecting for antimicrobial peptides. International Journal of Infectious Diseases 12: E401- E402 (Meeting abstract)
  34. Philip, K; Teoh, WY; Muniandy, S; Hashim BY (2008). Microbial Competition in Oral Health. International Journal of Infectious Diseases 12: E216-E216 (Meeting abstract)
  35. Thomas P, K.Philip & B Y Hashim. Toxicity of a ferment used in the production of probiotic capsules. International Journal of Probiotics & Prebiotics. Volume 3, Number 1, pp 21 - 24, February 2008 issue
  36. Mahmood A A, Philip K and Salmah I (2006). Anti- ulcerogenic effect of the rhizomes of Zingiber officinale against ethanol induced gastric ulcers in rats. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances 5 (2). 122-125, 2006.
  37. Noor S M, A A Mahmood, I Salmah and K Philip (2006). Prevention of Acute Gastric Mucosal Lesions by R. hasselti in rats. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances 5(2): 161-164
  38. Philip K, Mahmood A A, Hashim, B Y and Sidik K (2006). Effects of aqueous plant extract mixtures in combination with honey on wound healing in rats: an animal model.International Journal of Molecular Medicine and Advance Sciences 2(1):61-66
  39. Mahmood A A, Sidik K, Salmah I, Suzainur K A R and Philip K (2005). Antiulcerogenic activity of Ageratum conyzoides leaf extract against ethanol induces gastric ulcer in rats as animal model. International Journal of Molecular Medicine and Advance Sciences 1 (4):402-405
  40. Mahmood A A, Sidik K, Salmah I, Suzainur K A R and Philip K (2005). Antiulcerogenic activity of Ageratum conyzoides leaf extract against ethanol-induced gastric ulcer in rats as animal model. International Journal of Molecular Medicine and Advance Sciences 1 (4): 402-405. Manuscript Number 67
  41. Koshy Philip,2003. Application of Biotechnology to Propagate Value Added Herbs. Sarawak Development Journal, Volume 6, Number 2

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Peptide biochemistry
  • pharmacobiotechnology and microbial biotechnology

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2021 - 2023, KW PNC(JIM)
    Bio-based Mist To Prolong The Shelf Life Of Post Harvest Fruits And Vegetables ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2018 - 2021, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    The Role And Effect Of Dietary Intake Variation (low Fodmapss Diet Intervention) On Gut Microbiota In A Multi-ethnic Population With Irritable Bowel Syndrome ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2016 - 2019, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research
    Metabolic Engineering of Lactic Acid Bacteria for the Synthesis of Antimicrobial Peptides ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2017 - 2019, From industry for potential commercialization
    Research and commercialization collaboration on probiotics and antimicrobial peptides ( Industry pitching for commercialization)
  5. 2011 - 2015, High Impact Research (HIR)
    Mechanism of Binding of Antimicrobial Peptides on Targeted Bacterial Membrane ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  6. 2013 - 2015, High Impact Research (HIR)
    Microcrystallographic Studies on the Structure of Antibacterial Peptides and their mode of action on bacterial membranes ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  7. 2013 - 2015, High Impact Research (HIR)
    Microcrystallographic Studies on the Structure of Antibacterial Peptides and their mode of action on bacterial membranes ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  8. 2011 - 2014, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Effect of selected local plants and microbial extracts as bactericidal agents against Helicobacter pylori and selected microorganisms ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  9. 2008 - 2010, ScienceFund
    Profiling, characterization and rapid detection of oral microorganisms ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  10. 2009 - 2010, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Structure and Function of Novel Antimicrobial Peptides ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  11. 2006 - 2009, ScienceFund
    Development of Anti-tumour Agent from Curcuma mangga and Pereskia corrugata. ( Consultant)
  12. 2005 - 2008, Universiti Malaya
    Development of Anti Acne Agent from selected local plants. ( Consultant)
  13. 2005 - 2007, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Characterization and efficacy of fermented mixture of plant extracts ( Principal Investigator(PI))
International
  1. 2016 - 2019, High Impact Research (HIR)
    Biophysical characterization and structural determination of novel, isolated and purified lantibiotics ( collaborator)
University
  1. 2008 - 2009, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Role of bacteria to enhance phytochemical and other secondary metabolite production in selected Malaysian herbs ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2007 - 2008, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Determination of antioxidant properties of medicinal gingers and selected "ulam" species ( Principal Investigator(PI))

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Microbial & Biotechnological Aspects of The Quality Control in The Manufacture of Products for Oral Hygiene, Fulien (M) Sdn Bhd
    01 Dec 2010 - 01 Dec 2016 (National)
  • Development of Bio-Based Functional Toothpaste and Other Related Oral Products, Fulian (M) Sdn Bhd
    01 Dec 2014 - 01 Dec 2016 (National)
  • Panel Member for Grant Evaluation, Universiti Malaya
    01 Dec 2015 - 01 Dec 2015 (National)
  • Consultant Diagnostics Specialist With Virion Serion, Germany for The Philippines, Virion-Sirion, Germany and Atozeta Mediscience AsiaPac (M) Sdn Bhd
    01 Jan 2012 - 01 Jan 2014 (International)

PAPER PRESENTED

PLENARY SPEAKER
  1. Microbiomes and Metagenomics in Sustainable Agriculture, 6th Plant Genomics & Gene Editing Congress: Asia, Global Engage (International) (29 Jul 2019 - 30 Jul 2019)
  2. The Use of Technology in Non Communicable Diseases Management: Human Microbiomes, Metagenomics and Machine Learning, International Conference on Healthcare and Technology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Taiwan and STIKep PPNI Jawa Barat, Indonesia (International) (18 Jul 2019 - 19 Jul 2019)
  3. Intellectual Property and Innovation in Green Technology, Malaysian Intellectual Property Association (MIPA)Intellectual Property Conference, Malaysian Intelelctual Property Association (MIPA), supported by Malaysian Intellectual Property Corporation (National) (22 Jun 2011 - 23 Jun 2011)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Peptides from indigenous resources and applications in green sustainable biotechnology, Green Sustainable Biotechnology Symposium 2019, National Cheng Kung University, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (International) (17 Jan 2019 - 18 Jan 2019)
  2. Lantibiotics from Streptococcus salivarius as potential antimicrobials, 2nd International Congress on Bacteriology & Infectious Diseases, OMICS Conferences & Publishing Group (International) (17 Nov 2014 - 19 Nov 2014)
  3. University - Industry Collaboration, National Intellectual Property Convention (NIPC)2014, Malaysian Intellectual Property Association and Malaysian Intellectual Property Organisation (MyIPO) (National) (20 May 2014 - 23 May 2014)
  4. Purification and characterization of novel antimicrobial peptides from microbial and plant sources, Workshop and conference on "Novel Antimicrobial Peptides - Discovery, Characterization and Application" organized by Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)University, Melbourne, Australia, Head of Biosciences, RMIT University Bundoora West Campus, Victoria, Australia (International) (25 Feb 2014 - 01 Mar 2014)
  5. How Biotechnology Works?, Industry Function, Mineway Bio (Thailand) Co. Ltd. (Others) (14 Dec 2008 - 14 Dec 2008)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Metagenomics, gut microbiome and machine learning, International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Industrial Applications, University Technology Malaysia and industry (International) (28 Nov 2018 - 29 Nov 2018)
  2. Gyura crepioides leaves extract: an antibacterial study, 13th Malaysian Pharmaceutical Society - University Science Malaysia Scientific Conference, Malaysian Pharmaceutical Society and University Science Malaysia (National) (03 Nov 2017 - 05 Nov 2017)
  3. Bacteriocins: Novel weapons to fight infectious diseases, First International Sultan Qaboos University Chemistry Conference on "Recent Trends in Drug Development", Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman (International) (10 Nov 2015 - 12 Nov 2015)
  4. Partial Characterization of an Antimicrobial Peptide Produced by Lactobacillus plantarum, 20ty Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Meeting, Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (National) (27 Jun 2013 - 27 Jun 2013)
  5. A Compact and effective genetic test of mutations and molecular changes associated with Thalassemia, 9th International Annual Symposium on Sustainability Science and Management, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (International) (08 May 2010 - 11 May 2010)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Isolation and partial purification of a bacteriocin from Pediococcus pentosaceus SEG1, International Conference of Malaysian Society of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology 2017, Malaysian Society of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (International) (01 Nov 2017 - 02 Nov 2017)
  2. Antimicrobial potentials of the Malaysian and Omani Juniperus antimicrobial medicine, 21st Biological Sciences Graduate Conference 2016, Biological Sciences Graduate Conference (International) (15 Dec 2016 - 16 Dec 2016)
  3. PLANT EXTRACTS EFFECT ON THE POPULATION OF BACTERIA IN SINGLE/DUAL-SPECIES BIOFILMS, 2016 IADR/APR General Session & Exhibition (June 22-25, 2016). The meeting will take place at the COEX Convention Center in Seoul,Republic of Korea., International Association for Dental Research (International) (22 Jun 2016 - 25 Jun 2016)
  4. Bioethanol Production from Mixed Lignocellulosic Substrates Using Cellulolytic Termite Gut Bacteria and Yeast, 20th Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Annual Scientific Meeting, Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (National) (26 Jun 2013 - 27 Jun 2013)
  5. A Compact and Effective Microarray Genetic Test System , University Malaysia Terengganu Annual Symposium 2010, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (International) (08 May 2010 - 11 May 2010)
  6. Antioxidant and nutritional properties in individual or a combination of selected plants: synergy at play, 9th International Annual Symposium on Sustainability Science and Management, Univeriti Malaysia Terengganu (International) (08 May 2010 - 11 May 2010)
  7. Establishment of callus proliferation system from callus suspension cultures in Euodia redlevi, 9th International Annual Symposium on Sustainability Science and Management, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (International) (08 May 2010 - 11 May 2010)
  8. A proposal for the formulation and development of compounding pharmacy guidelines in Malaysia and South East Asia, 9th International Annual Symposium on Sustainability Science and Management, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (International) (08 May 2010 - 11 May 2010)
  9. Antimicrobial and antioxidant effects of indigenous plant associated bacteria, Research and Innovation Expo 2010, Universiti Malaya, Universiti Malaya (University) (01 Apr 2010 - 03 Apr 2010)
  10. Isolation and identification of Streptocmyces geriseoruber (cellulolytic bacteria using 16S rDNA method from termite gut, 14th Biological Sciences Gradauate Congress, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand (International) (10 Dec 2009 - 12 Dec 2009)
  11. Antimicrobial Activity of Centella asiatica and its endophytic bacteria , International Congress of Malaysian Society for Microbiology (ICMSM) 2009, Malaysian Society for Microbiology, American Society of Microbiology, University of Malaya (International) (01 Dec 2009 - 04 Dec 2009)
  12. Isolation and identification of Cellulolytic Bacteria Isolated from Termite Gut, International Congress of Malaysian Society for Microbiology (ICMSM)2009, Malaysian Society for Microbology, American Society of Microbiology, University of Malaya (International) (01 Dec 2009 - 04 Dec 2009)
  13. Antimicrobial peptides from plants and fermented extracts, 13th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress, National University of Singapore  (Others) (15 Dec 2008 - 18 Dec 2008)
  14. Study of oral bacterial diversity in Malaysian subjects, 13th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress, National University of Singapore (Others) (15 Dec 2008 - 18 Dec 2008)
  15. Bioprospecting for Antimicrobial Peptides, 13th International COngress on Infectious Diseases, International Society for Infectious Diseases (International) (19 Jun 2008 - 22 Jun 2008)
  16. Microbial competition in oral health, 13th International COngress on Infectious Diseases, International Society for Infectious Diseases (International) (19 Jun 2008 - 22 Jun 2008)
  17. Antimicrobial activity of eight medicinal plants from Malaysia, Abstract Book, page 330, 2nd Penang International Conference for Young Scientists (International) (18 Jun 2008 - 20 Mar 2010)
OTHERS
  1. ANTIBACTERIAL AND ANTI-ADHERENCE EFFECTS OF PLANT EXTRACT MIXTURE (Psidium sp., Mangifera sp., and Mentha sp.) AND ITS INDIVIDUAL EXTRACTS ON SINGLE- AND DUAL-SPECIES BIOFILMS., International Congress of Malaysian Society of Microbiology (ICMSM) 2015, Malaysian Society of Microbiology (International) (07 Dec 2015 - 10 Dec 2015)
  2. 22nd Annual Scientific Meeting, 22nd Annual Malaysian Society of Molecular Biology & Bitoechnology, Malaysian Society of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (National) (08 Sep 2015 - 09 Sep 2015)
  3. Advanced Biorisk Officers' Training Course 2013, Advanced Biorisk Officers' Training Course 2013, Malaysian Biosafety & Biosecurity Association (MBBA)and Biosecurity Engagement Programme (BEP), United States Department of State (National) (14 Jan 2013 - 25 Jan 2013)
  4. Fuzzy Modelling of S-Type Microbial Growth Model for Ethanol Fermentation Process and the Optimal Control using Simulink , International Conference on Mathematical Modelling & Scientific Computation, University Grants Commission of India, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research of India, Springer Publications, University of Malaya (International) (16 Mar 2012 - 18 Mar 2012)
  5. Profil of oral microflora in Malaysian subjects, UM Expo, IPPP, Universiti Malaya (University) (20 Jan 2009 - 23 Jan 2009)
  6. Antioxidant activities in selected plants using in vitro erythrocytes model, UM Expo, IPPP, Universiti Malaya (University) (20 Jan 2009 - 23 Jan 2009)
  7. Peptides from plant and bacterial isolates, UM Expo, IPPP, Universiti Malaya (University) (20 Jan 2009 - 23 Jan 2009)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2017) M.Sc Thesis of Lee Hui Key, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2017) FEMS Microbiology Letters manuscript reviewer , (Reviewer)
  3. (2017) Journal manuscript reviewer for Letters in Applied Microbiology, (Reviewer)
  4. (2016) Reviewer for BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine Journal article "Evaluation of antioxidant and antibacterial activities of Juniperus species used in folk medicine in Pakistan", (Reviewer)
  5. (2016) Ph.D candidate: TAN WEN SI (SHC130096) Title of thesis:"POLYPHASIC AND OMICS INVESTIGATION ON QUORUM SENSING MECHANISMS IN AQUATIC BACTERIA FROM TROPICAL RAINFOREST WATERFALLS", (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2016) Reviewer for Journal of Dairy Science for manuscript entitled "Prevalence and risk factors for Extended-spectrum betalactamase producing Escherichia coli in organic dairy herds" manuscript number GUTP-D-16-00031, (Reviewer)
  7. (2016) Ph.D thesis evaluation of LAU YIN YIN (SHC140102) Title of thesis:"PHENOMIC, GENOMIC AND TRANSCRIPTOMIC STUDIES OF QUORUM SENSING ENTEROBACTER ASBURIAE L 1 FROM FRESH VEGETABLES", (Internal Examiner)
  8. (2016) Reviewer for BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine journal article "Comparative efficacy of Goreisan and probiotics in Japanese adults with acute infectious gastroenteritis: A randomized controlled trial", (Reviewer)
  9. (2016) Reviewer for Gut Pathogens Eczema infants harbor discrepant gut microbiota and relative co-abundance network, in comparison with non-eczema infants, (Reviewer)
  10. (2016) Review of "Sequence analysis of pWcMBF8-1, a large bacteriocin-encoding plasmid harbored by Weissella confusa strain MBF8-1, (Reviewer)
  11. (2016) Interview panel for Human Life Advancement Foundation scholarship committee on 18th Nov 2016, (Advisory Committee)
  12. (2015) Reviewer for Gut Pathogens (Journal) titled "Draft genome sequence of Lactobacillus plantarum PS128, a probiotic strain with potential immunomodulatory activity", (Reviewer)
  13. (2015) Reviewer for article in Malaysian Journal of Microbiology, (Reviewer)
  14. (2015) Evaluation of thesis of Moloud Kooshan (GS27429) title "Molecular and biochemical characterization of phosphate solubilizing Pseudomonas sp. isolated from oil palm soils". , (External Examiner)
  15. (2014) Member of audit committee for National Innovation Award
  16. (2014) Universiti Putra Malaysia thesis external examiner, (External Examiner)
  17. (2014) Assessor for promotion exercise for academic staff of Monash University, Malaysia campus, (Reviewer)
  18. (2014) As penilai for M.Sc candidature conversion to Ph.D of Robson Ee Han Jen (matric number SGR130063) on "Quorum sensing" bacteria, (Internal Examiner)
  19. (2014) Evaluation of research grants from Taylors University College as appointed external reviewer, (Reviewer)
  20. (2014) External reviewer for Taylor's University Research Grant Scheme (TRGS)proposals , (Reviewer)
  21. (2014) External examiner to evaluate thesis for Universiti Putra Malaysia, (External Examiner)
  22. (2014) UMRG grant evaluation on 19th February 2014 at 7th Floor, IPPP, University Malaya under chair of Professor Amru Nasrul Haq Boyce, (Reviewer)
  23. (2014) Evaluation of Candidature defence of Jeevan Thavanathan (SHC100066), Fatemeh Aboulfazli (SHC110026), Devaseena A/P Panir Selvan (SGF120006), Amir Hossein Pourmahabadian (SGF120018), Kathryn Tham Bee Lin (SGF120003), (Evaluation of post graduate candidature defence)
  24. (2013) Penilai Candidature Defence Semester 2, session 2012/13 for Matrik Nombor SHC120048, candidate's name: Norhafiza bt Mohd Arshad, (Internal Examiner)
  25. (2013) Ph.D thesis evaluation of Saad Musbah Naji Alasil (matric number: MHA090020), (Internal Examiner)
  26. (2012) External Examiner for Monash University Ph.D thesis entitled "Elucidation of the mechanism of antimicrobial activity of pentacyclic triterpenoids on Staphylooccus aureus" by student CHUNG POOI YIN (student ID:21579458) , (External Examiner)
  27. (2012) Reassessment of Microbiology paper for second professional examination, Doctor of Dental Surgery for Mahsa University College, (Reassessment of Microbiology Paper )
  28. (2012) Panel member to evaluate UMRG research grant
  29. (2012) Internal Examiner for Master of Science thesis entitled "Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Sonneratia alba in vitro and in vivo: comparative study with Rhizophora mucronata and Bruguiera gymnorrhiza, (Internal Examiner)
  30. (2012) Post Graduate Research and Award Evaluation Panel for Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
  31. (2012) Internal Examiner for Mahsa Ansari (SGF070041) for thesis entitled "Isolation and characterization of indigenous microorganisms from agricultural soil", (Internal Examiner)
  32. (2012) Evaluation of examination paper for Bachelor of Science (Hons) Medical Biotechnology for International Medical University, (External Examiner)
  33. (2011) Appointment as the external examiner to Chan Kok KEong (ID No. PH0507003) for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D, Medical & Health Sciences by research, International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur. Title of thesis: "Effects and Mechanism of Action of Bascillus Cell Lines (CCRF-SB, CCRF-2 and CEM-SS) and Normal T-lymphocytes" , (External Examiner)
  34. (2010) Master of Science (Biotechnology) thesis of Behrooz Banisalam (Matric no. SGF070009)entitled "Comparison between in vitro & in vivo antimicrobial activities of Curcuma zedoaria from Malaysia" , (Internal Examiner)
  35. (2010) Review of manuscript JMPR-10-323 for Journal of Medicinal Plants Research , (Reviewer)
  36. Appointed internal examiner for Master of Biotechnology candidate, B.Vimala a/p R.M.T. Balasubramaniam (SGF070020), for 2008-2009 session , (Internal Examiner)
  37. Asia Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2016) Probiotics for Medical / Wellness Applications Workshop and Meeting, National Institute of Integrative Medicine, Melbourne, Australia
  2. (2015) University of Illinois and associated centers in USA research, clinical & commercialization collaborations, University of Illinois, University of Iowa, Lawrence Berkeley Lab, International
  3. (2015) Research colloboration with United Kingdom , Ulster University, International
  4. (2015) Scientific Committee for Organizing Committee of International Congress of the Malaysian Society for Microbiology (ICMSM) 2015, Malaysian Society for Microbiology
  5. (2014) Research Grant Proposal Evaluation for Selection, Israel Science Foundation funded by The Israel Academy of Sciences & Humanities, International
  6. (2014) Expert contribution to ASEAN-Small & Medium Scale Enterprises Intellectual Property Rights on Green Technology , ASEAN-Small & Medium Scale Enterprises on Intellectual Property rights, c/o European Business Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia , International
  7. (2014) SIRIM Working Group member on Laboratories Safety under Malaysian Standards MS1042 Part 3 (Microbiological) 2008 - 2015 , Standards & Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM)
  8. (2013) Scientific exchange and collaboration, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT, Melbourne, Australia, International
  9. (2013) Scientific exchange and collaboration, University of Victoria, Canada, International
  10. (2013) Scientific exchange and collaboration, National Institute of Integrative Medicine and International Council of Integrative Medicine, Hawthorne East, Melbourne, Australia, International
  11. (2013) Scientific committee member for 20th Scientific Meeting of Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
  12. (2013) Collaboration with with Professor Avni Sali, Director and President, National Institute of Integrative Medicine, Melbourne, Australia, National Institute of Integrative Medicine, Hawthorne East, Melbourne, Austalia
  13. (2013) Chairing of seminar by Malaysian Intellectual Property Association in collaboration with Jabatan Pertanian on "When Intellectual Property Agent meets the Plant Breeders" , Chairman of seminar on "When Intellectual Property Agent meets the Plant Breeders"
  14. (2012) Consultant Diagnostic Specialist , Virion-Serion, Germany, International
  15. (2012) Collaboration on Probiotic and Oral Microbacterial Profile with Ministry with Colonel (Dr) Borhan Jasmin, Dental Branch, Medical Division, Malaysian Army, University
  16. (2012) Online Mentor of the American Society of Microbiology Minority Mentoring Program , American Society of Microbiology
  17. (2010) Microarray Genomics Project, Asper Biotechnology, Genorama and University of Tartu, Estonia
  18. (2010) Review of Journal Manuscript prior to publication , Journal of Medicinal Plants Research
  19. (2009) Aseptic Techniques in Pharmaceutical Compounding, Australian Custom Pharmaceuticals, Sydney, Australia
  20. (2008) Visiting Scientist, University of Otago, New Zealand, International
  21. (2008) Visiting Scientist, University of Otago, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Dunedin, New Zealand
  22. (2008) Perbincangan dan pembentingan cadangan pendaftaran dan kelulusan serta penggunaan klinikal substance R1818 bagi rawatan \\\"chronic inflammatory and degenerative disease\\\" oleh Argyll Technologies LLC, USA , Pejabat Timbalan Menteri, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia
  23. (2008) Nalaysian Mushroom Conference & Foray 2008, Institut Sains Biologi
  24. (2008) SIRIM Working Group member on Laboratories Safety under Malaysian Standards MS1042 Part 3 (Microbiological), Standards & Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM)
  25. (2001) Editorial services to publish Laporan MPKSN Tahun 2001 for Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation (MOSTI) , Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation (MOSTI) through editorial services of GreenHill Communication Sdn Bhd
  26. (2000) Malaysian Standard MS1529:2001 The production, processing, labelling and marketing of plant-based organically produced foods, Standards and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM)

SUPERVISION

Under Graduate Students
  1. (2008) Literature Review in Microbiology
  2. (2007) Microbiology Project
  3. (2006) Microbiology Project, Biotechnology Project
  4. (2005) Microbiology Project
  5. (2004) Biomedical Program (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine
Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2018) PURIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF BACTERIOCINS FROM LACTIC ACID BACTERIA, WAYAH SAMSON BARANZAN
  2. (2017) IN VITRO STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF PLANT EXTRACT MIXTURE AND ITS INDIVIDUAL CONSTITUENTS TOWARDS SINGLE - AND DUAL - SPECIES BIOFILMS, ZALEHA BINTI SHAFIEI
  3. (2016) RELIABILITY OF ORAL BIOMARKERS IN THE PREDICTION AND DIAGNOSIS OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE, ZEYAD NAZAR MAJEED
  4. (2015) PURIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF BACTERIOCIN FROM LACTIC ACID BACTERIA, Wayah Samson Baranzan
  5. (2015) ISOLATION, PURIFICATION AND MODE OF ACTION OF ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDES PRODUCED BY LACTIC ACID BACTERIA OF DAIRY ORIGIN, GOH HWEH FEN
  6. (2015) CHARACTERISATION AND MECHANISM OF ACTION OF LANTIBIOTICS PRODUCED BY STREPTOCOCCUS SALIVARIUS, ABDELAHHAD BARBOUR
  7. (2014) Characterization and mechanism of action of lantibiotics, Abdelahhad Barbour
  8. (2013) Plant Biotechnology, Khamis Sulaiman Subayeh Aldhafri
  9. (2013) Oral biomarkers in the diagnosis and progression of periodontal diseases, ZEYAD NAZAR MAJEED
  10. (2012) The microbiological, biochemical, molecular and structural aspects of the effect of selected plant extracts on multi species biofilms, Zaleha binti Shafei
  11. (2011) Isolation and characterization of antimicrobial peptides, GOH HWEH FEN
  12. (2010) Use of cellulolytic bacteria to generate biofuel from indigenous plant waste, Shirin Biglari
  13. (2010) Effect of antimicrobial peptides on Helicobacter pylori, Abdul-Muhsin M. Shami
  14. (2010) -, SHIRIN BIGLARI
  15. (2008) Role of bacteria to enhance antioxidant production in selected Malaysian herbs, Arash Rafat
Master
  1. (2024) LANTIBIOTICS FROM INDIGENOUS FERMENTED FOOD, MAS SYAZLEANA BINTI SHAB
  2. (2017) Lantibiotics from Indigenous Fermented Food, Mas Syazleana binti Shab
  3. (2016) Synthesis and Evaluation of Isonicotinic Acid Hydrazone derivatives as Antimicrobial Agents, Stephanie Sandanasamy
  4. (2016) Antibacterial activity of lactic acid bacteria isolated from local goat milk, Nur Shahdina Hani binti Mohd Zaki
  5. (2015) PURIFICATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND MODE OF ACTION OF PLANTARICIN K25 PRODUCED BY LACTOBACILLUS PLANTARUM, LIM SUE WEN
  6. (2013) Effect of selected peptides on selected bacteria and cancer cell lines, Maeirah Afzal
  7. (2013) Effect Of Anti Microbial Peptides On Selcted Bacteria And Cancer Cell Lines, MAEIRAH AFZAL
  8. (2013) Analysis Of Phenolics From Centella Asiatica And Vernonia Amygdalina And Their Role As Antibacterial And Antioxidant Compounds, SUZANNA A/P EDGAR
  9. (2012) Study on peptides with antimicrobial activity and cancer cell line inhibition, Lim Sue Wen
  10. (2012) ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NOVEL ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDES FROM SELECTED PLANT AND MICROBIAL SOURCES, MARIAMMA THOMAS VARGHESE
  11. (2011) Isolation, purification and antimicrobial action of peptides produced by Streptococcus salivarius isolated from Malaysian subjects, Abdelahhad Barbour
  12. (2011) Characterization of antibacterial and antioxidant activities of selected Malaysian plants, Vaneesha A/P Vasudayan
  13. (2011) Bioconversion of cellulosic biomass into ethanol using enzymatic approach, Kelvin Swee Chuan Wei
  14. (2011) Analysis of phenolic compounds from Centella asiatica and Vernonia amygdalina and their biological roles, Suzanna A/P Edgar
  15. (2008) Study on microorganisms in the degradation of Cellulose into ethanol (for efficient and environmental friendly fuel, Fahimeh Abdeyazdan
  16. (2008) Determination of anti-oxidant properties of medicinal gingers and selected, Ng Kok Yau
  17. (2007) Screening for the presence of antimicrobial components in selected plants from Malaysia\\\'s biodiversity, Nany Malissa Bt Rahimi
  18. (2007) Screening and characterization of antimicrobial peptides, Saravana Kumar A/L Sinniah
  19. (2007) Profiling, characterization and rapid detection of oral microorganisms, Teoh Wuen Yew
  20. (2004) The Efficacy of Probiotic Mouth Rinse on Gingival Health, Noordin Kasan

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2016) SHGB6307 - Biotechnology in Human Health
  2. (2014) SHGB6307 - Biotechnology in Human Health
  3. (2012) SHGB6307 - Biotechnology in Human Health
Bachelor
  1. (2016) SHEQ2108 - Instrumentation, Microbiological Methods and Data Management
  2. (2016) SHEQ2201 - General Microbiology
  3. (2016) SHEQ3121 - Industrial and Environmental Microbiology
  4. (2014) SHEQ2108 - Instrumentation, Microbiology Methods and Data Management
  5. (2014) SHEQ2108 - Instrumentation, Microbiological Methods and Data Management
  6. (2014) SHEQ2201 - General Microbiology
  7. (2014) SHEQ3121 - Industrial and Environmental Microbiology
  8. (2013) MWEF3115 - Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
  9. (2013) SHEQ2108 - Instrumentation, Microbiological Methods and Data Management
  10. (2013) SHEQ3121 - Industrial and Environmental Microbiology
  11. (2013) SHES3355 - Fermentation Technology
  12. (2009) SHES3150 - Selected Readingsin Microbiology
  13. (2009) SHES3185 - Microbiology Project
  14. (2008) MWEF3115 - Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
  15. (2008) SHES2123 - Fundamentals of Biotechnologicaltechniques
  16. (2008) SHES2254 - Microbial Physiology & Biochemistry
  17. (2008) SHES3151 - Industrial and Environment Microbiology
  18. (2008) SHES3153 - Mass Communications in Microbiology
  19. (2008) SHES3355 - Fermentation Technology
  20. (2008) SHES3355 - Fermentation Technology
  21. (2007) MWEF3115 - Pharmaseutical Biotechnology
  22. (2007) SHES2151 - Applied Microbiology and Environment
  23. (2007) SHES3355 - Fermentation Technology
  24. (2006) MWEF1153 - Pharmaceutical Biochemistry
  25. (2006) SHES3355 - Fermentation Technology
  26. (2006) SHES3355 - Fermentation Technology
  27. (2005) Biochemistry for Biomedical Engineering
  28. (2005) Current Topics in Biomedical Science
  29. (2005) Pharmaceutical Microbiology
  30. (2005) SHES3355 - Fermentation Technology

PATENT/IPR

  • Salivaricin 9 lantibiotic and method to produce thereof
    PATENT
  • Antimicrobial peptide
    Patent (National)
  • Antimicrobial
    Patent (University)

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Junior Microbiologist Camp Organised On 16th December 2017 for Microbiology Program, Institute of Biological Sciences, (16 Dec 2017 - 16 Dec 2017)
  • Invited Speaker for UiTM Institute of Science Colloquium Series (22/2017), Shah Alam to Give a Talk On "Antimicrobial Peptides as a New Line of Antimicrobials", (08 Dec 2017 - 08 Dec 2017)
  • Bible Study Fellowship Group Leader, (02 Jan 2017 - 24 Nov 2017)
  • Judge for 21st Bsgc 2016 International Conference Oral Papers & Posters, (15 Dec 2016 - 16 Dec 2016)
  • Interviewer as Scholarship Evaluation Committee for Human Life Advancement Foundation On 18th November 2016, (18 Nov 2016 - 18 Nov 2016)
  • Sebagai Penceramah Untuk Kursus Asas Keselamatan Makmal dan Alat Perlindungan Diri (Ppe), (15 Nov 2016 - 15 Nov 2016)
  • Malaysian Intellectual Property Association (Mipa) Activity On Intellectual Property Rights, (01 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2016)
  • Panduan Mengenai Penggunaan Bacillus Coagulans Sebagai Probiotik Dalam Produk Suplemen Kesihatan, (30 Sep 2015 - 05 Nov 2015)
  • Conference Chair and Panel Moderator of Intellectual Property Forum, (12 Mar 2015 - 12 Mar 2015)
  • Delegate Representing Malaysian Ip Association to "Building a Competitive Edge With Intellectual Property" Organized by Intellectual Property Office of Singapore, (26 Aug 2014 - 27 Aug 2014)
  • Committee Member of Wangsa Melawati (Rep for Wangsa Budi 2a) Residents' Association, (15 Aug 2014 - 31 Dec 2016)
  • Organizing General Scientific Lecture Under Isb On "Can Agriculture Feed and Fuel The World?" by Assoc Prof Dr Trevor Stevenson, Head, The Plant Biotechnology Center, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (Rmit), Melbourne On 5th December At 2013 in Seminar Room 3 and 4, New Lecture Hall Complex, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya. Attended by Faculty Academic Staff, Post Graduate and Under Graduate Students., (05 Dec 2013 - 05 Dec 2013)
  • Chairing of Malaysian Intellectual Property Assoication (Mipa) Seminar On Plant Variety Protection 2013 Entitled "When Intellectual Property Agent Meets The Plant Breeders" Organised by Mipa and Jabatan Pertaniana, (11 Apr 2013 - 11 Apr 2013)
  • Mentor Through Hal Ehwal Pelajar, Universiti Malaya for Persaudaran Kristian Varsity (Pkv), (02 Jul 2012 - 29 Dec 2018)
  • Students' Adviser to Persaudaraan Kristian Varsity (Pkv) At Universiti Malaya, (02 Jul 2012 - 30 Nov 2017)
  • Vice President of Malaysian Intellectual Property Association (Mipa)2012-2014 Co-Opted as 2015 Exco Committee Member, (26 Jun 2012 - 30 Jun 2016)
  • Collaboration On Probiotic and Oral Bacterial Profile With Colonel (Dr) Borhan Jasmin of Malaysian Army Dental Services, (05 Mar 2012 - 31 Dec 2013)
  • Outstanding Service as An Online Mentor of The American Society of Microbiology (Asm) Minority Mentoring Program, (03 Jan 2011 - 30 Jan 2012)
  • Church Executive Committee Member, (30 Jun 2000 - 31 Dec 2018)
  • Malaysian Business Magazine Columnist, (01 Jun 2000 - 31 Dec 2009)
  • Publications in Mass Media On Topics in Microbiology and Biotechnology Under "Petri Dish" Column in New Straits Times and Special Column in Malaysian Business Magazine, (27 Sep 1996 - 16 Oct 2007)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
COURSES ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. TAKLIMAT BERKENAAN AUTONOMI UM OLEH TAN SRI NC, Dk4, Fakulti Sains - 4:00pm - 5:30pm (27 Apr 2012 - 27 Apr 2012)
  2. PERJUMPAAN TNC(A&A) BERSAMA STAF AKADEMIK FAKULTI SAINS , Dk3, Fakulti Sains (31 Jul 2013 - 31 Jul 2013)
  3. TAKLIMAT LAWATAN NAIB CANCELOR (BARU) UM KE FAKULTI SAINS., Dk4, Fakulti Sains (05 Feb 2014 - 05 Feb 2014)
  4. KURSUS ASAS KESELAMATAN MAKMAL & ALAT PERLINDUNGAN DIRI (PPE), Dewan Peperiksaan, Balai Ungku Aziz, Fakulti Pergigian (15 Nov 2016 - 15 Nov 2016)
EXTERNAL COURSE
  1. MICROARRAY BIOTECHNOLOGY LAB WORKSHOP, University of Tartu (15 Apr 2010 - 23 Apr 2010)
  2. MSC SCIENTIFIC WRITING AND PUBLISHING WORKSHOP ORGANISED BY HIGH IMPACT RESEARCH (HIR), UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA, University of Malaya, High Impact Research Building (11 Nov 2013 - 12 Nov 2013)
  3. NUDP 5TH UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY COMMERCIALIZATION FORUM , Cyberjaya (23 Aug 2004 - 23 Aug 2004)
  4. BIOSAFETY, Online Biosafety Course by Sean Kaufman from Usa (02 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2015)
  5. MODERN ASEPTIC COMPOUNDING TECHNIQUES, Sydney, Australia (24 Aug 2009 - 30 Aug 2009)
  6. VISITING SCIENTIST ATTACHMENT, University of Otago (20 May 2008 - 13 Jun 2008)
RESEARCH
  1. ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDES, (23 Jul 2012 - 21 Aug 2012)
  2. 2ND INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON BACTERIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES, (17 Nov 2014 - 29 Nov 2014)
  3. SYNCHROTRON STUDIES OF ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES, (17 Aug 2015 - 02 Sep 2015)
CONFERENCE
  1. FIRST SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CHEMISTRY CONFERENCE (RTDD15), Sultan Qaboos University Conference Hall, Muscat, Oman (09 Nov 2015 - 13 Nov 2015)
  2. NATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CONFERENCE 2014 (NIPC2014, Istana Hotel, Kuala Lumpur (20 May 2014 - 23 May 2014)
  3. IP WEEK @ SG2014 - THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE ORGANISED BY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE OF SINGAPORE (IPOS), Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, Singapore (25 Aug 2014 - 27 Aug 2014)
  4. MALAYSIA IP CONFERENCE, Kuala Lumpur (12 Mar 2015 - 12 Mar 2015)
  5. ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDES RESEARCH, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Melbourne (24 Feb 2014 - 01 Mar 2014)
OFFICIAL VISIT
  1. INTERNATIONAL VISITING FELLOWSHIP ON BIOTECHNOLOGY, GMOS, AGRICULTURE & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, (02 Oct 2000 - 29 Oct 2000)