Curriculum Vitae

DR. SUGUMARAN A/L MANICKAM

Senior Lecturer
  • Institute of Biological Sciences
    Faculty of Science
  • 79674665 / 4688

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • BOTANI

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD (UM)(2010), (Taxonomy and Phylogenetics)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MSc(UPM)(2000), (Bioteknologi)
    Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
  • BSc(UPM)(1996), (Sains Pertanian)
    Universiti Pertanian Malaysia

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Fellow
    03 Oct 2022 - present (Rimba Ilmu, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Head Coordinator
    01 Jun 2012 - present (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Task Force Member
    14 Jan 2022 - 14 Jan 2024 (National)
  • Ecology Biodiversity Programme Curriculum Committee
    02 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Higher Degree Committee Member (JKIT)
    02 May 2018 - 01 May 2020 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Academic Advisory Panel
    12 Sep 2018 - 12 Sep 2019 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Academic Advisory Panel
    01 Sep 2016 - 31 Aug 2017 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Committee member to prepare PSAR document for PEB Programme
    01 Nov 2016 - 15 Dec 2016 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Supervisor
    01 Jul 2014 - 30 Aug 2014 (University Malaya)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • GENTIAN RESEARCH NETWORK, MEMBER
    2007 to 2020 (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • UM Living Labs Webinar 2020: UM as Living Labs - Tracking Campus Sustainability in Progress
    University of Malaya, 2020 (University)
  • UI Greentmetric World University Ranking
    University of Malaya, 2020 (University)
  • KHIDMAT SETIA 20 AWARD
    , 2020 (University)
  • Rimba Ilmu as National Heritage Site (as Primary Application Committee Member)
    Department of National Heritage, Ministry of Tourism, Art and Culture Malaysia, 2020 (National)
  • MSM Travel Grant Award
    Microscopy Society of Malaysia, 2018 (National)
  • Poster Presenter (3rd Place)
    University Putra Malaysia and Microscopy Society of Malaysia, 2018 (National)
  • Best Micrograph (2nd Place)
    University Putra Malaysia and Microscopy Society of Malaysia, 2018 (National)
  • Certificate of Participation
    University Tunku Abdul Rahman, 2018 (National)
  • Certificate of Appreciation (Module Coordinator)
    Project IHLAM - Malaysian Community and Education Foundation, 2017 (National)
  • Certificate of Participation
    Sustainability Science Research Cluster, University of Malaya, 2017 (Ptj/ Faculty)
  • Certificate of Appreciation
    Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Malaya, 2017 (Ptj/ Faculty)
  • Judge for Biological Science Graduate Congress 2016
    University of Malaya, 2016 (International)
  • Expert Panel in Mass Media
    The Edge Property, 2016 (National)
  • Advisor for Biological Science Graduate Congress 2016
    University of Malaya, 2016 (International)
  • Expert Panel in Mass Media
    Astro Vizhutughal Channel, 2016 (National)
  • Certificate of Appreciation
    Green Earth Society, 2016 (National)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2016 (University)
  • 2014 UMCares Certificate of Excellence in Sustainability
    UMCares. University of Malaya, 2014 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Hoo, Pui Kiat; Sugumaran, Manickam; Wong, Khoon Meng (2023). Two new species of Timonius (Rubiaceae: Guettardeae) from the Malay Peninsula, PHYTOTAXA. 599(3), 171-182. doi:10.11646/phytotaxa.599.3.4
  2. Saad, Hazwani Mat; Tan, Chun Hoe; Manickam, Sugumaran; Lim, Siew Huah; Sim, Kae Shin (2023). Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. Stem Bark Inhibits Melanogenesis through Regulation of ROS, cAMP, and MAPK Pathways, SAINS MALAYSIANA. 52(2), 441-465. doi:10.17576/jsm-2023-5202-10
  3. Cai, L., Arnold, B. J., Xi, Z. X., Khost, D. E., Patel, N., Hartmann, C. B., . . . Davis, C. C. (2021). Deeply Altered Genome Architecture in the Endoparasitic Flowering Plant Sapria himalayana Griff. (Rafflesiaceae). Current Biology, 31(5), 20. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2020.12.045
  4. Saad, H. M., Rahman, S., Navanesan, S., Tan, C. H., Manickam, S., Abd Malek, S. N., & Sim, K. S. (2021). Evaluation of antioxidant activity and phytochemical composition of Baeckea frutescens and Leptospermum javanicum essential oils. South African Journal of Botany, 141, 474-479. doi: 10.1016/j.sajb.2021.06.005
  5. Saad, H. M., Tan, C. H., Lim, S. H., Manickam, S., & Sim, K. S. (2021). Evaluation of anti-melanogenesis and free radical scavenging activities of five Artocarpus species for cosmeceutical applications. Industrial Crops and Products, 161, 10. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2020.113184
  6. Cai, L. M., Xi, Z. X., Amorim, A. M., Sugumaran, M., Rest, J. S., Liu, L., Davis, C. C. (2019). Widespread ancient whole-genome duplications in Malpighiales coincide with Eocene global climatic upheaval. New Phytologist, 221(1), 565-576. doi:10.1111/nph.15357
  7. Deng, Y. F., Sugumaran, M., Lin, Z. L. (2019). The identity of Lepidagathis yappii (Acanthaceae). Phytotaxa, 411(3), 237-242. doi:10.11646/phytotaxa.411.3.8
  8. Dzulhelmi, M. N., Suriyanti, S., Manickam, S. (2019). POPULATION, BEHAVIOUR AND CONSERVATION STATUS OF LONG-TAILED MACAQUE, Macaca fascicularis AND SOUTHERN PIG-TAILED MACAQUE, Macaca nemestrina IN PAYA BAKAU PARK, PERAK, MALAYSIA. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, 29(2), 611-618.
  9. Nikolov, L. A., Staedler, Y. M., Manickam, S., Schonenberger, J., Endress, P. K., Kramer, E. M., Davis, C. C. (2014). FLORAL STRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT IN RAFFLESIACEAE WITH EMPHASIS ON THEIR EXCEPTIONAL GYNOECIA, American Journal of Botany. 101(2), 225-243
  10. Nikolov, L. A., Tomlinson, P. B., Manickam, S., Endress, P. K., Kramer, E. M., Davis, C. C. (2014). Holoparasitic Rafflesiaceae possess the most reduced endophytes and yet give rise to the worlds largest flowers, Annals of Botany. 114(2), 233-242
  11. Struwe, L., Soza, V. L., Manickam, S., Olmstead, R. G. (2014). Gelsemiaceae (Gentianales) expanded to include the enigmatic Asian genus Pteleocarpa, Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society. 175(4), 482-496
  12. Nikolov, L. A., Endress, P. K., Sugumaran, M., Sasirat, S., Vessabutr, S., Kramer, E. M., Davis, C. C. (2013). Developmental origins of the worlds largest flowers, Rafflesiaceae, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 110(46), 18578-18583
  13. Ramasamy, S., Wahab, N. A., Abidin, N. Z., Manickam, S. (2013). Effect of extracts from Phyllanthus watsonii Airy Shaw on cell apoptosis in cultured human breast cancer MCF-7 cells, Experimental and Toxicologic Pathology. 65(3), 341-349
  14. Xi, Z. X., Wang, Y. G., Bradley, R. K., Sugumaran, M., Marx, C. J., Rest, J. S., Davis, C. C. (2013). Massive Mitochondrial Gene Transfer in a Parasitic Flowering Plant Clade, Plos Genetics. 9(2), 10
  15. Ramasamy, S., Wahab, N. A., Abidin, N. Z., Manickam, S., Zakaria, Z. (2012). Growth Inhibition of Human Gynecologic and Colon Cancer Cells by Phyllanthus watsonii through Apoptosis Induction, Plos One. 7(4), Article
  16. Xi, Z. X., Ruhfel, B. R., Schaefer, H., Amorim, A. M., Sugumaran, M., Wurdack, K. J., Endress, P. K., Matthews, M. L., Stevens, P. F., Mathews, S., Davis, C. C. (2012). Phylogenomics and a posteriori data partitioning resolve the Cretaceous angiosperm radiation Malpighiales, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 109(43), 17519-17524
  17. Xi, Z., Bradley, R. K., Wurdack, K. J., Wong, K. M., Sugumaran, M., Bomblies, K., Rest, J. S., Davis, C. C. (2012). Horizontal transfer of expressed genes in a parasitic flowering plant, Bmc Genomics. 13, Article
  18. Ramasamy, S., Wahab, N. A., Abidin, N. Z., Manickam, S. (2011). Cytotoxicity evaluation of five selected Malaysian Phyllanthaceae species on various human cancer cell lines, Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. 511(2267-2273), Article
  19. Wong, K. M., Sugumaran, M., Lee, D. K. P., Zahid, M. S. (2010). Ecological aspects of endemic plant populations on Klang Gates quartz ridge, a habitat island in Peninsular Malaysia, Biodiversity and Conservation. 19(2), 435-447
Scopus
  1. Saad H.M., Tan C.H., Manickam S., Lim S.H., Sim K.S. (2023). Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. Stem bark inhibits melanogenesis through regulation of ROS, cAMP, and MAPK pathways, Sains Malaysiana. 52(2), 441-465. doi:10.17576/jsm-2023-5202-10
  2. Sundrarajoo P., Manickam S., Yusoff N.F.M., Alitheen N.B.M., Namasivayam P. (2022). Morphological and Anatomical Studies on Glycosmis perakensis V.Naray (Rutaceae), Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences. 18(4), 473-482. doi:10.11113/mjfas.v18n4.2516
  3. Wong, K. M., Sugumaran, M., Lee, D. K. P., Zahid, M. S. (2010). Ecological aspects of endemic plant populations on Klang Gates quartz ridge, a habitat island in Peninsular Malaysia, Biodiversity and Conservation. 19(2), 435-44709603115
Others
  1. Saad, M.S., Tan, C.H., Manickam, S., Lim, S.H. & Sim, S.H.Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. Stem Bark Inhibits Melanogenesis through Regulation of ROS, CAMP, and MAPK Pathways. Sains Malaysiana 52(2)(2023): 441-465
  2. Wong, K.M., Sugumaran, M, Cheah, Y.H & Suksuwan, S. (2021). Species, Forests, Cities: Protecting and improving tree stands and the fate of species in urbanised and changing environments. Malayan Nature Journal 81st Anniversary Special Issue, 93-114
  3. Wong, K.M., Sugumaran, M, Cheah, Y.H & Suksuwan, S. (2021). Species, Forests, Cities: Protecting and improving tree stands and the fate of species in urbanised and changing environments. Malayan Nature Journal 81st Anniversary Special Issue, 93-114
  4. Wong, K.M., Sugumaran, M. & Goh W.L. (2021)A tree alone: ex situ conservation and inbreeding depression studied in a cultivated tropical rainforest tree, Neram (Dipterocarpus oblongifolius). Malayan Nature Journal 81st Anniversary Special Issue, 173-180.
  5. Norfaizah Mahmud, Wan Abd Al Qadr Imad Wan-Mohtar*, Sujatha Ramasamy, Sugumaran Manickam. (2020). Synergistic-Antagonistic Interaction of Traditional Herbs Acalypha indica, Centella asiatica, and Sesbania grandiflora: In Antifungal-Demelanising Activities and Nitric Oxide Immunomodulatory Responses. Malaysian Journal of Microbiology. 16(5), pp. 382-395 (ISI-Indexed)
  6. Deng, YF, Manickam, S. & Lin Zheli. The identity of Lepidagathis yappii (Acanthaceae). Phytotaxa 411 (3), 237 - 242.
  7. Liming Cai, Zhenxiang Xi, Andre M. Amorim, M. Sugumaran, Joshua S. Rest, Charles C. Davis (2018). Widespread ancient whole-genome duplications in Malpighiales coincide with Eocene global climatic upheaval. New Phytologist. doi: 10.1111/nph.15357
  8. Barkman T.J., Klooster M.R., Gaddish K.D., Franzone B., Calhoun Sondra., Manickam S., Vessabutr S., Sasirat S & Davis C.C. (2017) Reading between the vines: Hosts as islands for extreme holoparasitic plants. American Journal of Botany. 104,1382 - 1389.
  9. Kho, S. J., Manickam, S., Malek, S., Mosleh, M., & Dhillon, S. K. (2017). Automated plant identification using artificial neural network and support vector machine. Frontiers in Life Science, 10(1), 98-107
  10. Navanesan S, Abdul Wahab N, Manickam S, Cheow YL, Sim KS. 2017. Intrinsic capabilities of Leptospermum javanicum in inducing apoptosis and suppressing the metastatic potential of human lung carcinoma cells. Chemico-Biological Interactions, 273: 37-47. (ISI-Indexed)
  11. Antihyperglycemic and In Vivo antioxidant activities of Phyllanthus watsonii A.Shaw roots in streptozotocin induced type 2 diabetic rats (2016) Rao, N.K., Bethala, K., Sisinthy, S.P., Manickam, S. International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemical Research 8 (2), 335-340.
  12. Rao, N.K., Bethala K., Sisinthy S. P. & Manickam S (2016) IN VIVO ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF ORTHOSIPHON STAMINEUS IN STREPTOZOTOCIN INDUCED IN STREPTOZOTOCIN INDUCED TYPE 2 DIABETIC RATS. International Journal of Medical and Exercise Science, 2(1), 78-85.
  13. Sugumaran, M & K. M. Wong (2016) Studies in Malesian Gentianaceae VII: A Revision of Fagraea in the Malay Peninsula with 5 New Species. Sandakania 21: 65-130.
  14. Sujatha Ramasamy, Nor Afifa Mazlan, Nurul Asyikin Ramli, Wan Nur Asyiqin Rasidi & Sugumaran Manickam. (2016). Bioactivity and Stability Studies of Anthocyanin-Containing Extracts from Garcinia mangostana L. and Etlingera elatior Jack. Sains Malaysiana, 5(4), 559 565.
  15. Navanesan S, Wahab NA, Manickam S, Sim KS. 2015. Evaluation of selected biological capacities of Baeckea frutescens. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 15:186.
  16. Navanesan S, Wahab NA, Manickam S, Sim KS. 2015. Leptospermum flavescens constituent-LF1 causes cell death through the induction of cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in human lung carcinoma cells. PLoS ONE, 10(8): e0135995.
  17. Nikolov L. A., P. B. Tomlinson, S. Manickam, P. K. Endress, E. M. Kramer, C. C. Davis (2014). Holoparasitic Rafflesiaceae possess the most reduced endophytes and yet give rise to the world's largest flowers. Annals of Botany. doi:10.1093/aob/mcu114
  18. Nikolov, L. A., Y. M. Staedler, S. Manickam, J. Sch nenberger, P. K. Endress, E. M. Kramer, C. C. Davis (2014). Floral structure and development in Rafflesiaceae with emphasis on their exceptional gynoecia. American Journal of Botany 101: 225-243.
  19. Struwe L., Soza V.L., Manickam S. and Olmstead R.G. (2014). Gelsemiaceae (Gentianales) expanded to include the enigmatic Asian genus Pteleocarpa. Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society 175: 482-496.
  20. Sugumaran M. & Wong K.M. (2014). Studies in Malesian Gentianaceae, VI. A revision of Utania in the Malay Peninsula with two new species. Plant Ecology and Evolution 147: 213-223.
  21. Nikolov, L. A., P. K. Endress, M. Sugumaran, S. Sasirat, S. Vessabutr, E. M. Kramer, and C. C. Davis. (2013). Developmental origins of the world largest flowers, Rafflesiaceae. PNAS 110 (46): 18578-18583.
  22. Sujatha Ramasamy, Norhanom Abdul Wahab, Nurhayati Zainal Abidin & Sugumaran Manickam (2013). Effects of extracts from Phyllanthus watsonii Airy Shaw on cell apoptosis in cultured human breast cancer MCF-7 cells. Experimental and Toxicology Pathology 65(3): 341-349.
  23. Wong, K.M., M. Sugumaran & J. Sugau (2013). Studies in Malesian Gentianaceae, V. The Fagraea complex in Borneo: New generic assignments and recombinations. Gardens' Bulletin Singapore 65(2): 235-239.
  24. Sugumaran, M & K. M. Wong (2012) Studies in Malesian Gentianaceae I: Fagraea sensu lato―complex genus or several genera? A molecular phylogenetic study. Gardens Bulletin Singapore 64(2): 301-332.
  25. Wong, K.M. & M. Sugumaran (2012) Studies in Malesian Gentianaceae II: A taxonomic framework for the Fagraea complex, including the new genus Limahlania. Gardens Bulletin Singapore 64(2):483-497.
  26. Wong, K.M. & M. Sugumaran (2012) Studies in Malesian Gentianaceae III:Cyrtophyllum reapplied to the Fagraea fragrans alliance. Gardens Bulletin Singapore 64(2): 497 - 510.
  27. Cytotoxicity evaluation of five selected Malaysian Phyllanthaceae species on various human cancer cell lines (2011). Sujatha Ramasamy, Norhanom Abdul Wahabb, Nurhayati Zainal Abidin & Sugumaran Manickam. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research 5(11):2267-2273.
  28. Wong, K.M., M. Sugumaran, D.K.P. Lee and M.S. Zahid (2010). Ecological aspects of endemic plant populations on Klang Gates quartz ridge, a habitat island in Peninsular Malaysia. Biodiversity and Conservation 19: 435-447.
  29. M. Sugumaran & Y. W. Low (2009). The Rare Plants and Orchid Conservatory at the Rimba Ilmu Botanic Garden, Malaysia's First University Botanical Garden. Malesian Orchid Journal 3:71-88.
  30. M. Sugumaran (2005). The University of Malaya s Rare Plants and Orchid Conservatory in Rimba Ilmu Botanic Garden. South East Asian Botanic Garden (SEABG) Newsletter 2(1). 2.
  31. M.Sugumaran (2005). Environmental Education at the Forest of Learning, Kuala Lumpur. Roots (Botanic Garden Conservation International Education Review). 2(1). 16-17.
  32. K.M. Wong, M.Sugumaran, J.Jumian and Zulkapli Ibrahim (2002). New and Interesting Records for Peninsular Malaysia: Bulbophyllum lemniscatoides and Mischobulbum crassum (Orchidaceae). Malayan Nature Journal 55. 183-186.
  33. Islah Ishak and M.Sugumaran (2001). Labisia pumila. Symbiosis (October 2001) 21.
  34. K.M. Wong, M. Sugumaran and M.S. Zahid (2001). Rain Forests and Human Health. Malaysian Naturalist 55(1). 18-23.
Books
  1. Joseph Samy, M. Sugumaran & Kate L.W.Lee. 2014. Useful Herbs of Malaysia and Singapore. Marshall Cavendish International (Asia)Private Limited.(Singapore). pp 248
  2. Lee, S.S., Sugumaran, M. and Wong, K.M., 2007. Tasik Bera: A Semelai Medicine Chest in the Malaysian Rain Forest. Wetlands International, Malaysia.
  3. J.Samy, M.Sugumaran and Kate Y.W. Lee. 2005. Herbs of Malaysia. An introduction to the medicinal, culinary, aromatic and cosmetic use of herbs. Marshall Cavendish Publications Sdn. Bhd. pp 236.
Chapter in Books
  1. Wong, K.M & Sugumaran, M. Gentianaceae. Gentianaceae. In. D.J. Middleton, J. Leong-Skornickova & S. Lindsay, Flora of Singapore (pp. 359 - 390). Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore.
  2. Benjamin O.J.M, Marican N.F, Manickam S. & Vanessa T.C.C. (2018) The Rimba Project: Putting Urban Biodiversity Conservation on The Map. In Sumiani Yusoff (Ed.), University of Malaya Living Labs; Transforming Research into Action (Vol. 2). pp. 21-34. Sustainability Science Research Cluster, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.
  3. Sarinder K.D, Manickam S., Ibrahim H., Dali M.M & Masri M (2018) A Virtual Reality Application on Plants in University of Malaya. In Sumiani Yusoff (Ed.), University of Malaya Living Labs; Transforming Research into Action (Vol. 2). pp. 128-136. Sustainability Science Research Cluster, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.
  4. Sarinder K.K. & Sugumaran M. (2018). Landscape and Biodiversity Training Module. In. Sumiani Yusoff (Ed.), University of Malaya Living Labs Training Modules. pp. 1-18. Sustainability Research Cluster, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  5. Sugumaran.M, David Tan & Benjamin Ong (2018). Holding onto a mission for conservation and education. In. David Tan & Jose Sri (Eds.), SCHEMA Case Studies; Applying Systems Thinking to Urban Health and Wellbeing. pp. 24-27. United Nations University, International Institute of Global Health, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Article in Proceeding
  1. Cai, L., Xi, Z., Amorim, A.M., Sugumaran, M., Liu, L., Rest, J.S. & Davis, C.C. (2019). Thrive with Additional Sets of Genome: Widespread Paleopolyploidization Buffers plants Through Eocene Climatic Upheaval. Integrative and Comparative Biology
  2. Shunmugam, S., Manickam, S., Yusoff, N.F.M., Banu, N., Alitheen, M. & Namasivayam, P. (2019) Anatomical analyses, chemical profiling and antioxidant activity of Luvunga crassifolia leaf crude extract. International Conference on Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, USCI Kuala Lumpur. P087
  3. Sundrarajoo, P., Manickam, S., Yusoff, N.F.M., Banu, N., Alitheen, M. & Namasivayam, P. (2019) Anatomical and biochemical studies on Glycosmis perakensis. International Conference on Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, USCI Kuala Lumpur. P072
  4. Halijah Ibrahim, Sugumaran Manickam, Sarinder Kaur Kashmir Singh. 2012. The Botanical Collection and Research of University of Malaya-The Way Forward. Proceedings of APRU Research Symposium on University Museums: Forming a University Museum Collection Network as the Core Frontier Research. pp 31-33.
Other Publications
  1. JKR CREate & Faculty of Built Environment. (20223). Vertical Greenergy System Handbook. Development of Vertical Greenery System for Non-Residential Buildings. ISBN 978-967-2284-38-3. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. - Framework

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2018 - 2020, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Investigation on Male Contraception Activity of Hibiscus Species- Molecular Insights ( Consultant)
  2. 2013 - 2016, ScienceFund
    Targeting betulin and ellagic acid as a potential anticancer candidates from Phyllanthus watsonii Airy Shaw ( Consultant)
  3. 2013 - 2014, Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP)
    Comparative pharmacognostical studies and cytotoxicity investigations on the leaves of Melastoma L. (Melastomaceae) of Malaysia ( Consultant)
  4. 2013 - 2014, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Potential utilization of the blue anthocyanins from Vitex (Lemuni) as natural food colorants ( Consultant)
  5. 2012 - 2013, Private University Funds
    Antidiabetic investigations on native plants ( Consultant)
  6. 2007 - 2011, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Sectional classification in Fagraea Thunb. (Gentianaceae) and a revision of Fagraea in the Malay Peninsula. ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  7. 2011 - 2011, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Studies on vasorelaxant properties of Fagraea species ( Consultant)
  8. 2006 - 2008, ScienceFund
    Conservation studies of rare Malaysian plants. ( Consultant)
International
  1. 2008 - 2020, Overseas University Collaboration
    The phylogeny and floral evolution of the Malphigiaceae ( Consultant)
  2. 2010 - 2017, Overseas University Collaboration
    Ethnobotanical uses in Fagraea - studies related to antimalaria and antileishmaniasis properties. ( Consultant)
  3. 2007 - 2017, Overseas University Collaboration
    Aspects of molecular evolution, floral development and conservation genetics of Rafflesiaceae. ( Consultant)
  4. 2012 - 2015, Overseas University Collaboration
    Determining taxonomic placement of the enigmatic Asian genus Pteleocarpa into Gelsemiaceae (Gentianales) ( Consultant)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Human-Macaque and Human-Wild Boar Conflicts in Peninsular Malaysia, University of Malaya
    01 Dec 2020 - 01 Dec 2022 (National)
  • Taxonomy and Molecular Delineation of Christella, Pronephrium and Sphaerostephanos in Peninsular Malaysia, University of Malaya
    01 Dec 2020 - 01 Dec 2022 (National)
  • Scientific Paper Reviewer, Pisco Med Publishing
    01 Jan 2016 - 01 Jan 2020 (International)
  • Scientific Paper Reviewer, Malaysian Journal of Science
    01 Dec 2019 - 01 Dec 2019 (National)
  • Scientific Paper Reviewer, Asia Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
    01 Dec 2019 - 01 Dec 2019 (International)
  • Scientific Paper Reviewer, Asia Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
    01 Dec 2019 - 01 Dec 2019 (International)
  • Scientific Paper Reviewer, Malaysian Journal of Science
    01 Dec 2019 - 01 Dec 2019 (National)
  • Section 12 and Jalan Elmu Biodiversity Surveys, University of Malaya
    01 Jan 2015 - 01 Jan 2017 (National)
  • External Reviewer for Bioinformatics Programme Final Year Thesis Presentation, Bioinformatics Programme, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Malaya
    01 Dec 2016 - 01 Dec 2016 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

CONFERENCE
  1. Cytotoxic Evaluation of Leptospermum javanicum along with the AntiCancer Properties of the Active Isolate, Betulinic Acid, Cancer Research Conference 2017 - Holistic Treatment in Cancer, University of Tunku Abdul Rahman (National) (29 Nov 2017 - 30 Dec 2017)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. RAIN FORESTS AND ITS ENVIRONMENT IN THE MALAYSIAN PERSPECTIVE, CENTER SUSTAINABILITY MONTH, Centre College, Danville, Kentucky, USA (International) (24 Oct 2016 - 28 Oct 2016)
  2. The Rimba Project: Integrating urban biodiversity conservation, education and outreach into the campus sustainability movement, Pembangunan Kampus & Komuniti Hijau Tapak Warisan FRIM: Hala Tuju Tapak Warisan FRIM Sebagai Kampus Hijau & Pemerkasaan Komuniti Warisan, Institute Penyelidikan Perhutanan Malaysia (FRIM) (National) (06 Sep 2016 - 06 Sep 2016)
EVENT ORGANISER
  1. 21th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress (BSGC), 21th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress (BSGC), University of Malaya (International) (13 Dec 2016 - 17 Dec 2016)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. In Vitro wound healing effects of single and combined Asian vegetables on human dermal firbroblast, Biological Science Graduate Congress 2018 (Congress), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand (International) (18 Dec 2018 - 20 Dec 2018)
  2. Acute Oral Toxicity Effects of Extract of Phyllanthus watsonii Airy Shaw in Sprague Dawley rats, Biological Science Graduate Congress 2018, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand (International) (18 Dec 2018 - 20 Dec 2018)
  3. Macroscopic and Microscopic Analysis of Luvunga crassifolia Leaves, 27th Scientific Conference of the Microscopy Society of Malaysia, University Putra Malaysia (National) (03 Dec 2018 - 04 Dec 2018)
  4. Anatomical Analysis of Glycosmis perakensis, a Member of the Rutaceae family, 27th Scientific Conference of the Microscopy Society Conference 2018, University Putra Malaysia (National) (03 Dec 2018 - 04 Dec 2018)
  5. Exploring the potential of Leptospermum flavescens as a possible therapeutic agent against lung cancer, 2nd International Conference of Traditional and Complementary Medicine on Health 2015, National Taiwan University (International) (24 Oct 2015 - 27 Oct 2015)
  6. Cytotoxic Activities and Phytochemical Analysis of Selected Melastomaceae Species. , 5th Global Summit on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Vedic & Scientific Research Foundation (VSRF) & Century Foundation, Bangalore, India.  (International) (08 Dec 2013 - 12 Dec 2013)
  7. Vasorelaxant effect of leaf extracts of Fagraea elliptica and Fagraea racemosa on rat thoracic rings, Translational research for sustainable wellness: From perception to reality, Malaysian Society of Pharmacology and Physiology (MSPP) (National) (24 May 2013 - 24 May 2012)
PRESENTER
  1. UM as Living Labs - Tracking Campus Sustainability Progress , UM Living Labs Webinar 2020, UM Sustainability and Living Labs Secretariat (International) (19 Nov 2020 - 19 Nov 2020)
OTHERS
  1. Collection of data by studying herbarium specimens in the family Melastomataceae, Collection of data by studying herbarium specimens in the family Melastomataceae (Research Leave), ISB, University of Malaya (International) (02 Sep 2019 - 09 Nov 2019)
  2. 21th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress (BSGC), 21th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress (BSGC), University of Malaya (International) (15 Dec 2016 - 16 Dec 2016)
  3. 20th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress (BSGC), 20th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress (BSGC), Chulalongkorn University (International) (09 Dec 2015 - 11 Dec 2015)
  4. Rain Forest and its values, Professionalism Building Course , Rimba Ilmu & Muzium Zoologi (National) (25 Jun 2014)
  5. Plant Identification Course, Staff capacity building course , Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya (University) (03 Jun 2014 - 05 Jun 2014)
  6. - None - , 18th Biological Science Graduate Congress, National University of Singapore, University of Malaya and Chulalongkorn University (International) (06 Jan 2014 - 08 Jan 2014)
  7. Floral apex and gynoecium development in the world's largest flowers, Rafflesiaceae, Botany 2013 - Celebrating Diversity, Botanical Society of America (International) (27 Jul 2013 - 31 Jul 2013)
  8. Development origins of the world's largest flowers, Botany 2013 - Celebrating Biodiversity, Botanical Society of America (International) (27 Jul 2013 - 31 Jul 2013)
  9. Fagraea elllptica and Fagraea racemosa cause Vasorelaxation ln Rat Thoracic Aortic Rings, 23 Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar, Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (National) (19 May 2012 - 19 May 2012)
  10. Tropical Fagraea and Tachia (Gentianaceae) as potential sources of antimalarial treatments, Botany 2011 - Healing the Planet, American Fern Society, Society for Economic Botany, American Society of Plant Taxonomists,Botanical Society of America (International) (09 Jul 2011 - 13 Jul 2011)
  11. Orchids & Tropical Forest, Orchid Show, Selangor Orchid Society (National) (30 Apr 2006)
  12. Tropical Rain Forest - an introduction, National Nature Society Coordinators Meeting, Malaysian Nature Society (National) (16 Jan 2006)
  13. Pengenalan kepada Hutan Hujan Tropika, National Schools Camp, Malaysian Nature Society (National) (12 Jun 2004)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Taxonomic Studies of The Genus Eragrostis Wolf (Poaceae: Chloridoideae) in Telangana-With Three New Additions, International, (Reviewer)
  2. (2023) Chairman/Pengerusi, University, (Reviewer)
  3. (2021) Temuan of Kampung Orang Asli Hulu Kemensah, Ampang, Selangor: Traditional Knowledge of Medicinal Plants and Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Selected Plants, University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2021) Reviewer, National, (Reviewer)
  5. (2021) Elucidating The Utilization of Commercially Important Wild Plant Resources in Setiu Wetlands, Malaysia for Their Sustainable Use and Management, University, (External Examiner)
  6. (2021) Virtual Biosymposium 2021, University, (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2020) Mangroves in Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation , (Internal Examiner)
  8. (2020) VALIDATION OF ANTI-INFLAMMATORY POTENTIAL OF SELECTED MEDICINAL PLANTS USED BY TEMUAN PEOPLE IN KAMPUNG ORANG ASLI BATU 16, GOMBAK, SELANGOR , (Internal Examiner)
  9. (2020) EVALUATION OF ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF SAUSSUREA LAPPA AGAINST VIBRIO PARAHAEMOLYTICUS CAUSING ACUTE HEPATOPANCREATIC NECROSIS DISEASE (AHPND) IN SHRIMP AND THEIR GENETIC IMPACTS, (Scientific Committee)
  10. (2020) Tree of Our Malaysian Cities , (Reviewer)
  11. (2019) Comparative LM, SEM and EDAX study of chalk glands on leaf and stem of two species of Plumbago Linn.," , (Reviewer)
  12. (2019) Evaluation of genetic diversity of sandalwood (Santalum album, L.) in Aceh, Indonesia and it's essential oil characteristics, , (Reviewer)
  13. (2019) Evaluator for Poster Presentation , (Reviewer)
  14. (2019) Potential use of Pennisetum purpureum for Phytoremediation and Bioenergy Production: A review, (Reviewer)
  15. (2019) A Taxonomic Reassessment and a New Synonymy in Peruvian Gentianella (Gentianaceae, Gentianeae, Swertiinae) , (Reviewer)
  16. (2019) Will detection of SNPs in THCA synthase gene of Pakistani Cannabis be able to restrict drug trafficking? , (Reviewer)
  17. (2018) Cascade-Forward Neural Network in Identification of Plant Species of Desert Based on Wild Flowers , (Reviewer)
  18. (2018) Notes on taxonomic identity and typification of Fagraea coromandelina Wight (Loganiaceae) , (Reviewer)
  19. (2014) Molecular Phylogenetics of Alpinia in Peninsular Malaysia , (Internal Examiner)
  20. (2014) Influence of Melastoma malabatrichum on the Erosion Rate of Slope Soils , (Internal Examiner)
  21. (2013) Species Succession of Abandoned Rubber: Hevea brasiliensis Plantation in Selected Areas of Peninsular Malaysia, (Internal Examiner)
  22. (2013) Rhizosphere soil microbial abdunces and enzyme activities under different vegetation types in the coastal zone, Shandong, China, (Reviewer)
  23. (2013) Revision of Codonoboea Sect. Boeopsis and Sect. Salicini (Gesneriaceae) in Peninsular Malaysia, (Internal Examiner)
  24. (2012) Molecular Studies of Southeast Asian Bamboos (Poaceae: Bambusoideae: Bambuseae): Perspective in Reticulate Evolution, Phylogenetic Relationships and Classification , (Internal Examiner)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2022) Biochemical Investigations of Artocarpus Spp. for Cosmeceutical Applications, HAZWANI BINTI MAT SAAD
  2. (2019) EFFECTS OF SINGLE AND COMBINED SELECTED ASIAN VEGETABLES ON WOUND HEALING IN AN in vitro MODEL, NORFAIZAH MAHMUD
  3. (2018) IN VITRO WOUND HEALING EFFECTS OF SINGLE AND COMBINED ASIAN VEGETABLES, NORFAIZAH MAHMUD
  4. (2018) CHEMICAL INVESTIGATIONS OF ARTOCARPUS SPECIES AND THEIR POTENTIAL IN COSMECEUTICAL APPLICATIONS, HAZWANI BINTI MAT SAAD
  5. (2015) IN VITRO WOUND HEALING EFFECTS OF SINGLE AND COMBINED ASIAN VEGETABLES, NORFAIZAH MAHMUD
Master
  1. (2022) MORPHOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR DIVERGENCES AMONG POSSIBLY DISTINCT TAXONOMIC GROUPS IN Timonius sensu lato (RUBIACEAE: GUETTARDEAE) IN THE MALAY PENINSULA, HOO PUI KIAT
  2. (2018) HYPERSPECTRAL FOR SPECIES IDENTIFICATION AND MAPPING OF FRAZER HILL, MUHAMMAD IZZUDDIN BIN MABROL
  3. (2018) Bioactivity and Stability Studies of Anthocyanin-containing Extracts of Vitex negundo L. and Vitex pinnata L., CHAN SWEET RIE
  4. (2015) Characterization, stability and biological activity assessment of anthocyanins from Vitex species, CHAN SWEET RIE
  5. (2013) PHYTOCHEMICAL STUDIES AND BIOACTIVITY OF SELECTED SPECIES FROM THE FAMILY MELASTOMATACEAE, NORFAIZAH MAHMUD
  6. (2012) PHYTOCHEMICAL STUDIES AND BIOACTIVITY OF SELECTED SPECIES FROM THE FAMILY MELASTOMATACEAE, NORFAIZAH MAHMUD
  7. (2012) Comparative Analysis Of Phytochemical And Pharmacognostical Profile And Bioactivity Of Selected Melastoma Species, NorFaizah Mahmud

TEACHING

Bachelor
  1. (2023) SIE3006 - Economic Botany
  2. (2023) SIX1006 - Malaysian Flora
  3. (2023) SIE2002 - Plant Diversity
  4. (2023) SIE2011 - Terrestrial Ecology
  5. (2021) SIE3006 - Economic Botany
  6. (2021) SIX1006 - Malaysian Flora
  7. (2021) SIE2002 - Plant Diversity
  8. (2021) SIE2011 - Terrestrial Ecology
  9. (2020) SIX1006 - Malaysian Flora
  10. (2020) SIE2002 - Plant Diversity
  11. (2020) SIE2011 - Terrestrial Ecology
  12. (2020) SIE3006 - Economic Botany
  13. (2020) SIX1006 - Malaysian Flora
  14. (2019) GIS2001 - Plant Biology
  15. (2019) SHES1601 - Flora of Malaysia
  16. (2019) SIE2002 - Plant Diversity
  17. (2019) SIE2011 - Terrestrial Ecology
  18. (2019) SIE3006 - Economic Botany
  19. (2019) SIX1006 - Malaysian Flora
  20. (2018) GIS2001 - Plant Biology
  21. (2018) SHEE2122 - Terrestrial Ecology
  22. (2018) SHEE3324 - Curatorial Techniques in Biology
  23. (2018) SIE2011 - Terrestrial Ecology
  24. (2018) SIE3006 - Economic Botany
  25. (2016) GIS2001 - Plant Biology
  26. (2016) SHEE2122 - Terrestrial Ecology
  27. (2016) SHEE2122 - Terrestrial Ecology
  28. (2016) SHEE3322 - Biogeography, Biodiversity & Conservation
  29. (2016) SHEE3324 - Curatorial Techniques in Biology
  30. (2016) SIE2011 - Terrestrial Ecology
  31. (2016) SIK1001 - Biology Practical
  32. (2015) GIS2001 - Plant Biology
  33. (2015) SHEE2122 - Terrestrial Ecology
  34. (2015) SHEE3322 - Biogeography, Biodiversity & Conservation
  35. (2015) SHEE3324 - Curatorial Techniques in Biology
  36. (2015) SHES1270 - Biology Practical
  37. (2015) SIK1001 - Biology Practical
  38. (2014) SHEE2122 - Terrestrial Ecology
  39. (2014) SHEE3322 - Biogeography, Biodiversity & Conservation
  40. (2014) SHEE3324 - Curatorial Techniques in Biology
  41. (2014) SHES1270 - Biology Practical
  42. (2014) SHES1302 - Plant Biology
  43. (2013) SHEE2122 - Terrestrial Ecology
  44. (2013) SHEE3322 - Biogeography, Biodiversity & Conservation
  45. (2013) SHEE3324 - Curatorial Techniques in Biology
  46. (2013) SHES1270 - Biology Practical
  47. (2013) SHES1302 - Plant Biology
  48. (2012) SHEE2122 - Terrestrial Ecology
  49. (2012) SHES1270 - Biology Practical
  50. (2009) SHES2007 - Ecology of Tropical Forests
  51. (2009) SHES2007 - Ecology of Tropical Forests
  52. (2007) SHES1270 - Biology Practical
  53. (2007) SHES3027 - Plant Preparation, Curation and Inventory
  54. (2007) SHES3188 - Ecology and Biodiversity Project

PATENT/IPR

  • Prototype Design of Development of Vertical Greenery System for Government Buildings
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • A Lecture to Students of Centre College, Kentucky, Usa. Lecture Title: Rain Forests, Its Environment & Climate Change, (19 Nov 2021 - 19 Nov 2021) (International)
  • A Lecture to The Introduction of Tropical Rain Forests of Malaysia to Faculty of Science, UM, Staff Members., (12 Aug 2021 - 12 Aug 2021) (University)
  • Guide Training for Mns Staff Members, (08 Jun 2018 - 08 Jun 2018)
  • Educational Visit Guide for Landscape Architecture Elective - Bags 6320, (12 Oct 2016 - 12 Oct 2016)