Curriculum Vitae

DR. NAJIAH BINTI MOHD SADALI

Research Officer
  • Department of Research Synergy
  • najiahms
  • 03-79676993

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Najiah Mohd Sadali earned her PhD in Plant Sciences from the University of Oxford in the UK, where she conducted extensive research on plastid biogenesis in crop species, focusing on chromoplast and chloroplast development in tomatoes and wheat. In 2018, after completing her doctoral studies, she joined the Center for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture (CEBAR) at the University of Malaya as a Research Officer.

Her current research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of plant physiology, with an emphasis on plastid development and enhancement for crop improvement, including economically significant species such as oil palm. Beyond plant molecular biology, she is committed to developing sustainable approaches to biosafety, biosecurity, and the genetic enhancement of plants and aquatic animals.

Her dedication to advancing agricultural biotechnology is evident in her efforts to integrate cutting-edge molecular techniques with sustainable practices to address global challenges in food security and environmental stewardship.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • Doctoral Degree (PhD), (Plant Sciences)
    Oxford University, Oxford, UK
  • MASTER DEGREE, (Bioteknologi Tumbuhan)
    Imperial College of Science,technology and Medicine
  • Bachelor Degree, (GENETIK DAN BIOLOGI MOLEKUL)
    Universiti Malaya (um)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH OFFICER SOCIETY, MEMBER
    2023 to 2025 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY (MSPP), MEMBER
    2022 to 2023 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2024, Universiti Malaya
  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2022, Universiti Malaya
  • Excellence Service Award
    2020, Universiti Malaya
  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2015, Universiti Malaya
  • Others
    2014, YAYASAN KHAZANAH,  (National)
  • Excellence Service Award
    2014, Universiti Malaya

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Cheng, Acga; Sadali, Najiah Mohd; Rejab, Nur Ardiyana; Uludag, Ahmet (2024). Piece and parcel of gymnosperm organellar genomes, PLANTA. 260(1). doi:10.1007/s00425-024-04449-4
  2. Rajakumar, Priya; Baharum, Nadiya Akmal; Lutfi, Afiqah Insyirah; Sadali, Najiah Mohd; Mispan, Muhamad Shakirin; Kuang, Lim Lian; Ling, Yap Seong; Khalid, Norzulaani; Rejab, Nur Ardiyana (2024). Assessing Cold Plasma's Impact on Banana Growth and Fusarium Wilt Control, PLANT PATHOLOGY JOURNAL. 40(5), 463-474. doi:10.5423/PPJ.OA.05.2024.0083
  3. Mala, Azizza; Bhassu, Subha; Taufek, Norhidayah Mohd; Sadali, Najiah M.; Wang, Siran; Mohamed, Elnour; Nor, Adibi M. (2023). Review: Potential of using lactic acid bacteria as inoculant for seaweed silage towards sustainable aquaculture, AQUACULTURE REPORTS. 28. doi:10.1016/j.aqrep.2022.101440
  4. Ling, Q. H., Sadali, N. M., Soufi, Z., Zhou, Y., Huang, B. Q., Zeng, Y. L., . . . Jarvis, R. P. (2021). The chloroplast-associated protein degradation pathway controls chromoplast development and fruit ripening in tomato. Nature Plants, 7(5), 655-+. doi: 10.1038/s41477-021-00916-y
  5. Sadali, N. M., Sowden, R. G., Ling, Q. H., Jarvis, R. P. (2019). Differentiation of chromoplasts and other plastids in plants. Plant Cell Reports, 38(7), 803-818. doi:10.1007/s00299-019-02420-2
Books
  1. Herng, K.J., Harikrishna, J.A., Sadali, N.B. M., Mazumdar, P (2021). TOMATO FARMING IN MALAYSIA (Information on cultivars, plantation and growing techniques). ISBN: 978-967-12916-2-7, University Malaya Press
  2. Najiah Mohd Sadali, Siti Nur Akmar Mazlin, Nurzatil Sharleeza Mat Jalaluddin, Fiqri Dizar Khaidizar, Nur Ardiyana Rejab, Nurhisyam Zakaria (2019) 30 Facts on the Plant Biotech Facility. Ed. Najiah Mohd Sadali, Jennifer Ann Harikrishna
Other Publications
  1. Elango, M., & Elango, M. (2023, April 19). Local scientist seeds innovation in GM research - The Petri Dish. The Petri Dish - The Petri Dish. https://thepetridish.my/2023/04/19/local-scientist-seeds-innovation-in-gm-research/ - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  2. World Bank. 2020. Assessing the Effectiveness of Public Research Institutions : Fostering Knowledge Linkages and Transferring Technology in Malaysia. World Bank, Kuala Lumpur. World Bank. https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/34612 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO. - Standard

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2025 - 2027, RU Geran
    Al crop modeling: Modeling of Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) using Al agrorithm ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2023 - 2026, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Elucidating Sp1 Gene Regulation During Elaioplasts (oil-storing Plastids) Biogenesis In Arabidopsis And Oil Palm :towards Enhancing Oil Accumulation In Plants: ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2022 - 2025, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Elucidating Volatilomes From Mangrove-pgpr And Banana (musa Acuminata Cultivar Berangan) And Their Role In Salinity Stress Tolerance ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2022 - 2025, UM International Collaboration Grant
    Understanding The Population Structure Of Wild And Selected Breeding Line Using Snp Markers ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2024 - 2025, Others MOHE
    Hala Tuju Penyelidikan Kpt Dalam Rmke-13 ( Co-Researcher)
  6. 2022 - 2024, UM International Collaboration Grant
    Molecular evolution of plant organellar (plastid and mitochondrial) genomes ( Co-Researcher)
  7. 2022 - 2024, UM International Collaboration Grant
    Causes and consequences of plastid-to-nucleus gene transfer ( Co-Researcher)
  8. 2020 - 2022, RU Geran
    Effect Of Uvc On Reproductive Phenology, Phytochemistry And Expression Genes Regulating Anthocyanin Biosynthesis In Tomato ( Co-Researcher)
  9. 2014 - 2015, RU Geran
    Expression Profile Analysis Of Selected Genes Involved In Cell Wall Regeneration During Banana Protoplast Culture ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  10. 2024 - 2025, SKIM GERAN PENYELIDIKAN PEGAWAI PENYELIDIK MRUN (MROGS) 2023
    Determination of Suitable Dna Markers for Species Profiling of Gelatin Using Next Generation Sequencing Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) ( Co-Researcher)
University
  1. 2023 - 2025, University Grant
    Elucidating Sp1 Involvement In Lipid Metabolism And Accumulation In Oilseed Using Arabidopsis ( Co-Researcher)

PAPER PRESENTED

ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Understanding the Potential of SP1 in Adaptive Abiotic Stress-response Regulation in Crops, 32nd Malaysian Society of Plant Physiology Conference (MSPPC 2022), Malaysian Society of Plant Physiology (National) (13 Sep 2022 - 15 Sep 2022)
  2. Studies on SP1: Prospect for Better Crops, Graduate Colloquium, Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (International) (17 Nov 2016 - 17 Nov 2016)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Analysis of E3 ubiquitin ligase SP1 in Wheat, Community Resource for Wheat Transformation (CRWT) Workshop, National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB) (International) (18 May 2017 - 17 May 2018)
  2. Analysis of SP1/SPL2, the Chloroplast E3 Ligase in Crops , Discussion Meeting - Enhancing photosynthesis in crop plants: targets for improvement, Royal Society, London (International) (10 Oct 2016 - 11 Oct 2016)