Curriculum Vitae

DR. NAJIAH BINTI MOHD SADALI

Research Officer
  • Centre of Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture
  • 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)

WORKING EXPERIENCE

  • 04 Feb 2014-
    Pegawai Penyelidik
    Pusat Penyelidikan Bioteknologi Pertanian, Timbalan Naib Canselor (Penyelidikan dan Inovasi)

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. 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)
  2. 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)
  3. 2022 - 2025, UM International Collaboration Grant
    Understanding The Population Structure Of Wild And Selected Breeding Line Using Snp Markers ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2024 - 2025, Others MOHE
    Hala Tuju Penyelidikan Kpt Dalam Rmke-13 ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2022 - 2024, UM International Collaboration Grant
    Molecular evolution of plant organellar (plastid and mitochondrial) genomes ( Co-Researcher)
  6. 2022 - 2024, UM International Collaboration Grant
    Causes and consequences of plastid-to-nucleus gene transfer ( Co-Researcher)
  7. 2020 - 2022, RU Geran
    Effect Of Uvc On Reproductive Phenology, Phytochemistry And Expression Genes Regulating Anthocyanin Biosynthesis In Tomato ( Co-Researcher)
  8. 2014 - 2015, RU Geran
    Expression Profile Analysis Of Selected Genes Involved In Cell Wall Regeneration During Banana Protoplast Culture ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  9. 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)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal/ External Course
INTERNAL COURSE
  1. LABORATORY BIOSAFETY & BIOSECURITY (BASIC), Bilik Seminar Aras 1 Bangunan Hir (24 May 2022 - 25 May 2022)
  2. PEMBANGUNAN & PENGURUSAN LAMAN WEB MENGGUNAKAN PLATFORM UMCMS, Dalam Talian (29 Jun 2022 - 29 Jun 2022)
  3. ANALYZING DATA WITH POWER BI., Secara Online (12 Mar 2024 - 13 Mar 2024)
  4. ANALISIS DATA DAN DASHBOARD MENGGUNAKAN PIVOT TABLE, Secara Online (06 May 2024 - 06 May 2024)
  5. MICROSOFT POWERPOINT POPULAR TOOLS, Dalam Talian (11 Feb 2022 - 11 Feb 2022)
  6. MICROSOFT EXCEL 2019 LANJUTAN, Secara Online (07 Oct 2024 - 07 Oct 2024)
  7. KURSUS MOTIVASI & KEPUASAN BEKERJA SIRI 2, Bilik Kuliah 1, Aras 6, Wisma R&D, UM (24 Sep 2012 - 25 Sep 2012)
  8. COMMUNICATING YOUR RESEARCH ENHANCING RESEARCH VISIBILITY, Online (Dalam Talian) (14 Oct 2020 - 14 Oct 2020)
  9. KURSUS ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS4, Makmal Komputer 4, Tingkat 12, Wisma Rnd (27 Aug 2012 - 28 Aug 2012)
  10. TEKNIK PENGURUSAN KONFLIK DAN MASALAH DI TEMPAT KERJA, Rumah/Pejabat (24 Jun 2020 - 24 Jun 2020)
  11. ANALISA DATA DAN PENULISAN LAPORAN, Aras 4 Bilik Senat Bangunan Canseleri (21 Jan 2020 - 21 Jan 2020)
  12. ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, Makmal Komputer 12-4 Aras 12 Wisma R & D (04 Apr 2019 - 05 Apr 2019)
  13. ASAS PENGURUSAN RISIKO, Bilik Senat, Aras 4, Bangunan Canseleri Universiti Malaya (19 Dec 2024 - 19 Dec 2024)
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. KURSUS PSYCHOLOGY FIRST AID, Secara Dalam Talian (21 Feb 2022 - 21 Feb 2022)
  2. KURSUS ASAS PENGURUSAN RISIKO UNIVERSITI MALAYA 2024 (PTJ BUKAN AKADEMIK), Dewan Perdana 1, Kompleks Perdana Siswa (07 Aug 2024 - 07 Aug 2024)
  3. SYARAHAN PENTADBIR UNIVERSITI AWAM - SALAH LAKU STAF : KELEMAHAN KAWALAN DALAMAN DAN PENYELIAAN, Secara Dalam Talian Melalui Aplikasi Zoom (26 Oct 2021 - 26 Oct 2021)
  4. BENGKEL UMCOE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME , Wisma R&D 8:30 Pagi Sehingga 4:30 Petang Tempat : 1) Bilik Perbincangan 18-1, Aras 18 2) Bilik Mesyuarat 18-1, Aras 18 3) Bilik Jamuan, Aras 4 4) Bilik Mesyuarat Cube, Aras 21 (08 Mar 2019 - 08 Mar 2019)
  5. WEBINAR SEMBANG-SEMBANG ASNB "KUASAI KEWANGAN ANDA : PENGURUSAN PELABURAN", Secara Dalam Talian Melalui Aplikasi Zoom (16 Aug 2021 - 16 Aug 2021)
  6. IMPLEMENTATION OF OBE IN UM, Universiti Malaya (26 Feb 2019 - 26 Feb 2019)
  7. SCIENTIFIC WRITING WORKSHOP , Bilik Mesyuarat CEBAR, Aras 3, Bangunan Ippp, UM (12 Feb 2019 - 12 Feb 2019)
  8. KURSUS SEMAKAN PENERBITAN DALAM WOS DAN SCOPUS, Secara Dalam Talian Melalui Aplikasi Google Meet (01 Jul 2021 - 01 Jul 2021)
  9. RECESSIONS & PANDEMIC: THREAT OR OPPORTUNITY?, Secara Dalam Talian Melalui Aplikasi Zoom (27 Jan 2021 - 27 Jan 2021)
  10. WORKSHOP ON SCIENCE COMMUNICATION , Bilik Seminar, Ippp (07 Aug 2019 - 07 Aug 2019)
CONFERENCE
  1. 32ND MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY CONFERENCE (MSPPC 2022) , Bayview Hotel Langkawi (12 Sep 2022 - 15 Sep 2022)
  2. 3RD ANNUAL SCIVAL ASIA PACIFIC USER CONFERENCE ? 2013, Bangkok, Thailand (08 Jul 2013 - 11 Jul 2013)
EXTERNAL COURSE
  1. CRISPR-CAS9 GENE EDITING WORKSHOP 2024, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Gombak, Selangor (28 Feb 2024 - 29 Feb 2024)
  2. IMPROVING ON PERFECTION: AN INSIDE LOOK? NIKON CONFOCAL-BASED SUPER RESOLUTION MICROSCOPE AX WITH NSPARC, Monash University Malaysia (15 Aug 2023 - 15 Aug 2023)
  3. PROGRAM LATIHAN TRAINING OF TRAINERS ON DATA STEWARDSHIP FOR OPEN SCIENCE SERIES II/2021, Open Learning Platform (21 Jul 2021 - 30 Jul 2021)
  4. DISCOVERING SCIENCE: SCIENCE WRITING, Online Courses At Future Learn (26 Jun 2020 - 26 Jun 2020)
COURSES ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. IMPLEMENTATION OF OBE IN UM, Hir Building (26 Feb 2019 - 26 Feb 2019)
  2. BENGKEL PENGGUBALAN POLISI/DASAR DAN GARIS PANDUAN BERKAITAN URUSAN KERJA DI BAWAH TADBIR URUS PENYELIDIKAN & INOVASI, The Royale Bintang, Seremban (06 Aug 2010 - 08 Aug 2010)
  3. BENGKEL TEAM BUILDING, Tiara Beach Resort,Port Dickson (22 Oct 2010 - 24 Oct 2010)
  4. TAKLIMAT PELAKSANAAN DAN PEMANTAUAN PUSAT KECEMERLANGAN PENGAJIAN TINGGI (HICOE), Bilik Wawasan, Rumah Universiti (12 Dec 2012 - 12 Dec 2012)
  5. TRAIN THE TRAINER WORKSHOP SERIES, Makmal Komputer Ips (03 Jul 2013 - 05 Jul 2013)
  6. TRAIN THE TRAINER WORKSHOP SERIES, Makmal Komputer Aras 3, Blok B, Api (17 Jul 2013 - 18 Jul 2013)
  7. TAKLIMAT KESEDARAN & PROSEDUR PENGUNGSIAN BANGUNAN, Auditorium Kppi, Universiti Malaya (19 Jun 2014 - 19 Jun 2014)
  8. SEMINAR PENDEKATAN WASATIYYAH PERINGKAT UNIVERSITI MALAYA, Dewan Tunku Canselor, Universiti Malaya (06 May 2014 - 06 May 2014)
  9. UM RESEARCH MAPPING WORKSHOP, Sama-Sama Hotel (11 Jun 2013 - 13 Jun 2013)
  10. BENGKEL STRATEGI PENYELIDIKAN, Hotel Equatorial Bangi (22 Oct 2012 - 24 Oct 2012)
  11. BENGKEL PENAMBAHBAIKAN DOKUMEN KUALITI, Canseleri (12 Mar 2012 - 13 Mar 2012)
  12. SCIVAL SPOTLIGHT WORKSHOP, Bilik Azalea, Bangunan Ips (12 Aug 2010 - 12 Aug 2010)
  13. PENGURUSAN PENYELIDIKAN, Holiday Inn Glenmarie, Shah Alam (30 Jul 2010 - 31 Jul 2010)
INDUCTION COURSE
  1. KURSUS INDUKSI, Bilik Kuliah 1, Aras 5, Wisma R&D, UM (21 Mar 2012 - 21 Mar 2012)
  2. KURSUS INDUKSI, Aras 1, Bangunan Peperiksaan (05 Apr 2012 - 05 Apr 2012)
  3. KURSUS INDUKSI, Bilik Kuliah 1, Aras 5, Wisma R&D, UM (22 Mar 2012 - 04 Apr 2012)