Curriculum Vitae

ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. KHOR SOOK MEI

Associate Professor
  • Department of Chemistry
    Faculty of Science
  • naomikhor
  • 0379672520

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Sook Mei Khor holds a B.Sc. degree (Hons) from the University of Malaysia (UKM) in Applied Chemistry (2002). She moved on with her M.Sc. studies at UKM under Prof. Dr. Yook Heng Lee and Prof. Dato' Dr. Musa Ahmad's supervision (2002-2004). Since completing her M.Sc. research, she served as an R&D chemist for two years before being assigned to the Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, UM (2006-2008) as a science officer. She moved to Sydney, Australia, in 2008 to pursue her Ph.D. after acquiring some work experience in the industry under a Malaysian government scholarship (UM SLAI research fellowship). She received her Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia (2008–2011) under the guidance of Scientia Prof. Dr. John Justin Gooding (a great researcher, also a kind and awesome supervisor). She works in the field of electrochemistry, focusing on enzyme/affinity biosensors and the modification of the electrode surface. She currently leads a research group focused on the boundaries of analytical chemistry, analytical biochemistry, food safety and risk assessment, and electroanalytical chemistry, designing various types of (bio)sensors for analytical applications.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (INCLUDING SENSOR TECHNOLOGY (CHEMICAL ASPECTS))
    Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry
  • FOOD QUALITY, SAFETY, SECURITY AND RISK ASSESSMENT
    Life Sciences, Food And Nutrition Sciences, Food Sciences
  • DIAGNOSTIC AND PROGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AND TOOLS
    Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Device, Equipment And System
  • BIOSENSOR TECHNOLOGY
    Applied Science And Technology, Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology
  • BIOSENSOR MATERIALS
    Applied Science And Technology, Material Sciences And Technology Including Engineering Materials, Sensor Materials
  • SUSTAINABLE, SAFE AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD
    Environment Sustainability, Sustainable Consumption And Production (scp)

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD, (Chemistry)
    University of New South Wales, Australia
  • MSc, (Chemistry)
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
  • BSc (Hons), (Chemistry)
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Timetable Coordinator
    09 Oct 2022 - 23 Jul 2023 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • MQF coordinator for the Bachelor of Science (Applied Chemistry) Program, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, UM, session 2019/2020
    01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 (Faculty)
  • Committee Member of the Course File Improvement
    10 Sep 2018 - 09 Sep 2019 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Core Committee Member of the ISO, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, UM
    03 Sep 2018 - 08 Sep 2019 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Coordinator of the KPI Information, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, UM
    03 Sep 2018 - 08 Sep 2019 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Committee Member of the Research and Development (R&D), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, UM.
    03 Sep 2018 - 08 Sep 2019 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Faculty of Science, UM - Internal Auditor 2019 (22-26 July 2019)
    22 Jul 2019 - 26 Jul 2019 (Faculty)
  • University of Malaya Internal Auditor for Internal Quality Audit BIL.19 / 2018
    02 Jul 2018 - 20 Aug 2018 (University Malaya)
  • Pencatat Minit Mesyuarat Jabatan Kimia, Jabatan Kimia, Fakulti Sains, UM
    26 Aug 2016 - 25 Aug 2017 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Penyelaras Perhubungan Jabatan Kimia, Jabatan Kimia, Fakulti Sains, UM
    26 Aug 2016 - 25 Aug 2017 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Induk Akreditasi RSC untuk program MSc (Kimia Analisis dan Analisis Beralatan), Kimia, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science.
    01 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2016 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Penyelaras Makmal Analisis (Analisis Tahap 2&3, Alam Sekitar Tahap 2&3 dan Sarjana) Jabatan Kimia, Fakulti Sains
    01 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2016 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Wakil Jabatan - Lawatan dari Industri
    05 Aug 2014 - 31 Dec 2014 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Prospectus 2014/2015 Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science.
    13 Feb 2014 - 31 Dec 2014 (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science)
  • Jawatankuasa 'Spectrum E-Learning', Fakulti Sains
    12 Oct 2012 - 11 Oct 2013 (Dean Office, Faculty of Science)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • INSTITUT KIMIA MALAYSIA (IKM), MEMBER
    2025 to 2025 (National)
  • ASSOCIATE EDITOR OF THE MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE (MJS), EDITORIAL BOARD
    2022 to 2025 (University)
  • EDITORIAL ADVISOR FOR ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA (Q1 WOS), EDITORIAL BOARD
    Since 2020 (International)
  • PRINCIPLE EDITOR FOR MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE SPECIAL ISSUE: BASIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE (BASIC) 2023, EDITORIAL BOARD
    2024 to 2024 (University)
  • AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (ACS), MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN YOUNG CHEMISTS NETWORK (MYCN), MEMBER
    2022 to 2024 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR SENSOR TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, MEMBER
    2021 to 2024 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Wiley Top Cited Article 2022-2023
    2024, WILEY,  (International)
  • Gold Medal for Chia Ying Yao (a/P Dr. Khor Sook Mei's Ph.D. Student), Student Poster Competition At The Monash Future Sensing Research Node (Mfsn) Conference Organized by Monash University
    2022, Monash University Malaysia Campus,  (National)
  • Best Ph.D. Thesis 2021 (a/P Dr Khor Sook Mei's Ph.D Student)
    2021, Persatuan Pembangunan Teknologi Sensor Malaysia,  (National)
  • Award for Outstanding Rapid Communication 6th International Conference On Bio-Sensing Technology
    2019, Elsevier,  (International)
  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2019, Universiti Malaya
  • Outstanding Reviewer - Biosensors and Bioelectronics (Archieved: October 2018)
    2018, Elsevier,  (International)
  • Outstanding Reviewer - Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical (Archieved: October 2018)
    2018, Elsevier,  (International)
  • Publons Peer Review Awards 2018 for Placing in The Top 1% of Reviewers in Chemistry
    2018, Publons,  (International)
  • Khoo Mai Mai (Pelajar M.Sc.) - Pemenang Peringkat Ijazah Sarjana Sains, Hadiah Analisis Bagi Sesi Tahun 2017.
    2018, ANALIS,  (National)
  • Outstanding Reviewer - Analytica Chimica Acta (Archieved: September 2017 )
    2017, ELSEVIER,  (International)
  • Khoo Mai Mai (Msc Student, Sgr150020)- Pemenang Tesis Terbaik Peringkat Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains, Hadiah Analis Bagi Sesi Tahun 2015, Analis (Persatuan Sains Analisis Malaysia).
    2016, ANALIS,  (National)
  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2015, Universiti Malaya
  • Ang Shu Hwang (Phd Student, Shc120065) - Um3mt 2015 Champion of Faculty of Science, UM.
    2015, Faculty of Science, UM,  (University)
  • Ang Shu Hwang (Phd Student, Shc120065) - Um3mt 2015 First Runner Up (University Level).
    2015, University of Malaya,  (University)
  • Best Poster Presented At The 61st Annual Meeting of The International Society of Electrochemistry (Ise), Symposium 11: Sensors and Biosensors, Nice, France.
    2010, International Society of Electrochemistry,  (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Abu Yazid, Nasuha; Tan, Kae Yi; Khor, Sook Mei; Lee, Hwei Voon (2025). Sodium caseinate/cellulose nanofiber-stabilized Pickering emulsions: A study on lipid absorption regulation, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES. 291. doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.138876
  2. Ng, Xin Jie Keith; Khairuddin, Anis Salwa Mohd; Liu, Hai Chuan; Loh, Thian Chee; Tan, Jiunn Liang; Khor, Sook Mei; Leo, Bey Fen (2025). Artificial intelligence-assisted point-of-care devices for lung cancer, CLINICA CHIMICA ACTA. 570. doi:10.1016/j.cca.2025.120191
  3. Rasti, A.; Chowdhury, Z. Z.; Khor, S. M. (2025). Microbiological methods for removing heavy metals from saline water-based drilling mud: challenges and practical strategies, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. . doi:10.1007/s13762-024-05811-5
  4. Liu, Qixin; Khor, Sook Mei (2024). Emerging absorption-based techniques for removing microplastics and nanoplastics from actual water bodies, TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY. 170. doi:10.1016/j.trac.2023.117465
  5. Wu, J.; Wang, Q.; Wu, W.; Khor, S. M. (2024). Absorbent cotton-templated manganese oxide nanocomposites for methylene blue promote isothermal adsorption, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. . doi:10.1007/s13762-023-04983-w
  6. Wu, Jiana; Sun, Xin; Zhu, Kaijin; Wang, Qi; Tang, Jianke; Wang, Qianhui; Guo, Jiangrui; Khor, Sook Mei (2024). A stable and regenerative TiO2/Bi2MoO6 photocatalyst for highly effective degradation of Rhodamine B and Congo Red, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY. . doi:10.1080/03067319.2024.2376901
  7. Faizal, Aizatul Shafiqah Mohd; Hon, Wei Yin; Thevarajah, T. Malathi; Khor, Sook Mei; Chang, Siow-Wee (2023). A biomarker discovery of acute myocardial infarction using feature selection and machine learning, MEDICAL & BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING & COMPUTING. . doi:10.1007/s11517-023-02841-y
  8. Low, Joyce Siew Yong; Thevarajah, T. Malathi; Chang, Siow Wee; Khor, Sook Mei (2023). Paper-based multiplexed colorimetric biosensing of cardiac and lipid biomarkers integrated with machine learning for accurate acute myocardial infarction early diagnosis and prognosis, SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL. 394. doi:10.1016/j.snb.2023.134403
  9. Tsong, Jia Ling; Khor, Sook Mei (2023). Modern analytical and bioanalytical technologies and concepts for smart and precision farming, ANALYTICAL METHODS. 15(26), 3125-3148. doi:10.1039/d3ay00647f
  10. Tsong, Jia Ling; Robert, Rodney; Khor, Sook Mei (2023). Emerging trends in wearable glove-based sensors: A review, ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA. 1262. doi:10.1016/j.aca.2023.341277
  11. Chia, Ying Yao; Theverajah, T. Malathi; Alias, Yatimah; Khor, Sook Mei (2022). Three-dimensional porous calcium alginate fluorescence bead-based immunoassay for highly sensitive early diagnosis of breast cancer, ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY. . doi:10.1007/s00216-021-03758-x
  12. Khor, Sook Mei; Choi, Joonhwa; Won, Phillip; Ko, Seung Hwan (2022). Challenges and Strategies in Developing an Enzymatic Wearable Sweat Glucose Biosensor as a Practical Point-Of-Care Monitoring Tool for Type II Diabetes, NANOMATERIALS. 12(2). doi:10.3390/nano12020221
  13. Koh, Lai Mun; Khor, Sook Mei (2022). Current state and future prospects of sensors for evaluating polymer biodegradability and sensors made from biodegradable polymers: A review, ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA. 1217. doi:10.1016/j.aca.2022.339989
  14. Ng, Pei Chi; Ahmad Ruslan, Nur Amy Syahira; Chin, Ling Xuan; Ahmad, Musa; Abu Hanifah, Sharina; Abdullah, Zanariah; Khor, Sook Mei (2022). Recent advances in halal food authentication: Challenges and strategies, JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE. . doi:10.1111/1750-3841.15998
  15. Ong, Hui Ling; Tan, Choo Hock; Lee, Louisa Pernee; Khor, Sook Mei; Tan, Kae Yi (2022). An immunodetection assay developed using cobra cytotoxin-specific antibodies: Potential diagnostics for cobra envenoming, TOXICON. 216, 157-168. doi:10.1016/j.toxicon.2022.07.010
  16. Voon, Chang Hong; Yusop, Nurida Mohd; Khor, Sook Mei (2022). The state-of-the-art in bioluminescent whole-cell biosensor technology for detecting various organic compounds in oil and grease content in wastewater: From the lab to the field, TALANTA. 241. doi:10.1016/j.talanta.2022.123271
  17. Chong, W. L., Chupradit, K., Chin, S. P., Khoo, M. M., Khor, S. M., Tayapiwatana, C., . . . Lee, V. S. (2021). Protein-Protein Interactions: Insight from Molecular Dynamics Simulations and Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis. Molecules, 26(18), 13. doi: 10.3390/molecules26185696
  18. Faizal, A. S. M., Thevarajah, T. M., Khor, S. M., & Chang, S. W. (2021). A review of risk prediction models in cardiovascular disease: conventional approach vs. artificial intelligent approach. Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, 207, 11. doi: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2021.106190
  19. Ng, J. K., Tay, F. H., Wray, P. S., Saberi, S. S. M., Ting, K. K. K., Khor, S. M., & Chan, K. L. A. (2021). Inexpensive Portable Infrared Device to Detect and Quantify Alcohols in Hand Sanitizers for Public Health and Safety. Analytical Chemistry, 93(45), 15015-15023. doi: 10.1021/acs.analchem.1c02652
  20. Shabandaa, I. S., Koki, I. B., Raof, S. F. A., Lee, Y. H., Mainal, A., Abu Bakar, N. K., & Khora, S. M. (2021). Distribution of heavy metals in roadside dust of Petaling Jaya, Malaysia with multivariate and correlation analyses for source identification. International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 101(2), 184-207. doi: 10.1080/03067319.2019.1661400
  21. Wong, S. F., & Khor, S. M. (2021). Differential colorimetric nanobiosensor array as bioelectronic tongue for discrimination and quantitation of multiple foodborne carcinogens. Food Chemistry, 357, 13. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.129801
  22. Lim, W. Y., Goh, C. H., Thevarajah, T. M., Goh, B. T., Khor, S. M. (2020). Using SERS-based microfluidic paper-based device (mu PAD) for calibration-free quantitative measurement of AMI cardiac biomarkers. Biosensors Bioelectronics, 147, 11. doi:10.1016/j.bios.2019.111792
  23. Low, J. S. Y., Thevarajah, T. M., Chang, S. W., Goh, B. T., & Khor, S. M. (2020). Biosensing based on surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy as an emerging/next-generation point-of-care approach for acute myocardial infarction diagnosis. Critical Reviews in Biotechnology, 40(8), 1191-1209. doi: 10.1080/07388551.2020.1808582
  24. Wong, S. F., Lee, B. Q., Low, K. H., Jenatabadi, H. S., Radzi, C., Khor, S. M. (2020). Estimation of the dietary intake and risk assessment of food carcinogens (3-MCPD and 1,3-DCP) in soy sauces by Monte Carlo simulation. Food Chemistry, 311, 8. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.126033
  25. Wong, S. F., Low, K. H., & Khor, S. M. (2020). Differential-based biosensor array for fluorescence-chemometric discrimination and the quantification of subtle chloropropanols by cross -reactive serum albumin scaffolding. Talanta, 218, 14. doi: 10.1016/j.talanta.2020.121169
  26. Fadila, S. K., Hui, A. C., Mei, K. S., Hock, C. C. (2019). Chemical Constituents and Antioxidant Capacity of Ocimum basilicum and Ocimum sanctum. Iranian Journal of Chemistry Chemical Engineering-International English Edition, 38(2), 139-152.
  27. Lau, P. Y., Ng, K. L., Yusof, N. A., Liu, G. Z., Alias, Y., Khor, S. M. (2019). A sample pre-treatment-free electrochemical immunosensor with negative electro-pulsion for the quantitative detection of acrylamide in coffee, cocoa and prune juice. Analytical Methods, 11(33), 4299-4313. doi:10.1039/c9ay01102a
  28. Lim, W. Y., Thevarajah, T. M., Goh, B. T., Khor, S. M. (2019). Paper microfluidic device for early diagnosis and prognosis of acute myocardial infarction via quantitative multiplex cardiac biomarker detection. Biosensors Bioelectronics, 128, 176-185. doi:10.1016/j.bios.2018.12.049
  29. Shabanda, I. S., Koki, I. B., Low, K. H., Zain, S. M., Khor, S. M., Abu Bakar, N. K. (2019). Daily exposure to toxic metals through urban road dust from industrial, commercial, heavy traffic, and residential areas in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia: a health risk assessment. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26(36), 37193-37211. doi: 10.1007/s11356-019-06718-2
  30. Wong, S. F., Khor, S. M. (2019). State-of-the-art of differential sensing techniques in analytical sciences. Trac-Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 114, 108-125. doi:10.1016/j.trac.2019.03.006
  31. Darwish, N. T., Sekaran, S. D., Khor, S. M. (2018). Point-of-care tests: A review of advances in the emerging diagnostic tools for dengue virus infection. Sensors and Actuators B-Chemical, 255, 3316-3331. doi:10.1016/j.snb.2017.09.159
  32. Darwish, N. T., Sekaran, S. D., Alias, Y., Khor, S. M. (2018). Immunofluorescence-based biosensor for the determination of dengue virus NS1 in clinical samples. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 149, 591-602. doi:10.1016/j.jpba.2017.11.064
  33. Bibi, S., Mohamad, S., Manan, N. S. A., Ahmad, J., Kamboh, M. A., Khor, S. M., Yamin, B. M., Halim, S. N. A. (2017). Synthesis, characterization, photoluminescence, and electrochemical studies of novel mononuclear Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes with the 1-benzylimidazolium ligand. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1141, 31-38.
  34. Khoo, M. M., Ng, K. L., Alias, Y., Khor, S. M. (2017). Impedimetric biotin-Immunosensor with excellent analytical performance for real sample analysis. Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 799, 111-121. doi: 10.1016/j.jelechern.2017.05.048
  35. Lim, W. Y., Goh, B. T., Khor, S. M. (2017). Microfluidic paper-based analytical devices for potential use in quantitative and direct detection of disease biomarkers in clinical analysis. Journal of Chromatography B-Analytical Technologies in the Biomedical and Life Sciences, 1060, 424-442. doi: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2017.06.040
  36. Ng, K. L., Khor, S. M. (2017). Graphite-Based Nanocomposite Electrochemical Sensor for Multiplex Detection of Adenine, Guanine, Thymine, and Cytosine: A Biomedical Prospect for Studying DNA Damage. Analytical Chemistry, 89(18), 10004-10012. doi: 10.1021/acs.analchem.7b02432
  37. Ng, K. L., Tan, G. H., Khor, S. M. (2017). Graphite nanocomposites sensor for multiplex detection of antioxidants in food. Food Chemistry, 237, 912-920.
  38. Ang, Shu Hwang; Rambeli, Musalman; Thevarajah, T. Malathi; Alias, Yatimah Binti; Khor, Sook Mei (2016). Quantitative, single-step dual measurement of hemoglobin A1c and total hemoglobin in human whole blood using a gold sandwich immunochromatographic assay for personalized medicine, BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS. 78, 187-193. doi:10.1016/j.bios.2015.11.045
  39. Ang, Shu Hwang; Thevarajah, T. Malathi; Woi, Pei Meng; Alias, Yatimah Binti; Khor, Sook Mei (2016). A lateral flow immunosensor for direct, sensitive, and highly selective detection of hemoglobin A1c in whole blood, JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY B-ANALYTICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE BIOMEDICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES. 1015, 157-165. doi:10.1016/j.jchromb.2016.01.059
  40. Darwish, Nadiya T.; Alrawi, Aoday H.; Sekaran, Shamala D.; Alias, Yatimah; Khor, Sook Mei (2016). Electrochemical Immunosensor Based on Antibody-Nanoparticle Hybrid for Specific Detection of the Dengue Virus NS1 Biomarker, JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY. 163(3), B19-B25. doi:10.1149/2.0471603jes
  41. Khoo, Mai Mai; Rahim, Zarina; Darwish, Nadia T.; Alias, Yatimah; Khor, Sook Mei (2016). Non-invasive control of protein-surface interactions for repeated electrochemical immunosensor use, SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL. 224, 683-691. doi:10.1016/j.snb.2015.10.085
  42. Lee, B. Q., Radzi, C., Khor, S. M. (2016). A simultaneous derivatization of 3-monochloropropanediol and 1,3-dichloropropane with hexamethyldisilazane-trimethylsilyl trifluoromethanesulfonate at room temperature for efficient analysis of food sample analysis, Journal of Chromatography A. 1432(101-110), Article
  43. Ang, Shu Hwang; Thevarajah, M.; Alias, Yatimah; Khor, Sook Mei (2015). Current aspects in hemoglobin A1c detection: A review, CLINICA CHIMICA ACTA. 439, 202-211. doi:10.1016/j.cca.2014.10.019
  44. Ang, Shu Hwang; Yu, Choo Yee; Ang, Geik Yong; Chan, Yean Yean; Alias, Yatimah Binti; Khor, Sook Mei (2015). A colloidal gold-based lateral flow immunoassay for direct determination of haemoglobin A1c in whole blood, ANALYTICAL METHODS. 7(9), 3972-3980. doi:10.1039/c5ay00518c
  45. Darwish, Nadia T.; Alias, Yatimah; Khor, Sook Mei (2015). Indium tin oxide with zwitterionic interfacial design for biosensing applications in complex matrices, APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE. 325, 91-99. doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2014.10.167
  46. Darwish, Nadiya Taha; Alias, Yatimah Binti; Khor, Sook Mei (2015). An introduction to dengue-disease diagnostics, TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY. 67, 45-55. doi:10.1016/j.trac.2015.01.005
  47. Lee, B. Q., Khor, S. M. (2015). 3-Chloropropane-1,2-diol (3-MCPD) in Soy Sauce: A Review on the Formation, Reduction, and Detection of This Potential Carcinogen, Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. 14(1), 48-66
  48. Ng, K. L., Lee, S. M., Khor, S. M., Tan, G. H. (2015). Electrochemical Preparation and Characterization of a Gold Nanoparticles Graphite Electrode: Application to Myricetin Antioxidant Analysis, Analytical Sciences. 31(101075-1081), Article
  49. Khor, S. M., Thordarson, P., Gooding, J. J. (2013). The impact of antibody/epitope affinity strength on the sensitivity of electrochemical immunosensors for detecting small molecules, Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry. 405(11), 3889-3898
Others
  1. Guozhen Liu, Sook Mei Khor, Sridhar G. Iyengar, J. Justin Gooding*. 2012. Development of an Electrochemical Immunosensor for the Detection of HbA1c in Serum. Analyst 137(2012)829-832.
  2. Sook Mei Khor, Guozhen Liu, Callie Fairman, Sridhar G. Iyengar, J. Justin Gooding*. 2011. The Importance of Interfacial Design for the Sensitivity of a Label- Free Electrochemical Immuno-Biosensor for Small Organic Molecules. Biosensors and Bioelectronics 26(2011) 2038-2044.
  3. Sook Mei Khor, Guozhen Liu, Joshua R. Peterson, Sridhar G. Iyengar, J. Justin Gooding*. 2011. An Electrochemical Immunobiosensor for Direct Detection of Veterinary Drug Residues in Undiluted Complex Matrices. Electroanalysis 23(2011)1797-1804.
  4. Guozhen Liu, Muthukumar Chockalingham, Sook Mei Khor, Alicia L. Gui, J. Justin Gooding*. 2010. A Comparative Study of the Modification of Gold and Glassy Carbon Surfaces with Mixed Layers of In Situ Generated Aryl Diazonium Compounds. Electroanalysis 22 (2010) 918-926.
Chapter in Books
  1. Ng, C.Y., Khor, S.M. (2024). Safety and Security Applications of Sensors. In: Ali, G.A.M., Chong, K.F., Makhlouf, A.S.H. (eds) Handbook of Nanosensors. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-47180-3_62
  2. Yap, H.X., Khor, S.M. (2024). Recent Progress in 3D Material Sensor Fabrications: Synthesis, Challenges, and Strategies. In: Ali, G.A.M., Chong, K.F., Makhlouf, A.S.H. (eds) Handbook of Nanosensors. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-47180-3_4
  3. Koh, L.M., Khor, S.M. (2023). Biodegradation Process: Basics, Factors Affecting, and Industrial Applications. In: Ali, G.A.M., Makhlouf, A.S.H. (eds) Handbook of Biodegradable Materials. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-83783-9_66-1
  4. Koh, L.M., Khor, S.M. (2023). Biodegradation of Crude Oil and Biodegradation of Surfactants. In: Ali, G.A.M., Makhlouf, A.S.H. (eds) Handbook of Biodegradable Materials. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-09710-2_65
  5. Koh, L.M., Khor, S.M. (2023). Concept and Significance of Microbial Consortium in the Biodegradation Process. In: Ali, G.A.M., Makhlouf, A.S.H. (eds) Handbook of Biodegradable Materials. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-83783-9_67-1
  6. Lee, B.H., Khor, S.M. (2022). Biodegradation Versus Composting. In: Ali, G.A.M., Makhlouf, A.S.H. (eds) Handbook of Biodegradable Materials. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-83783-9_69-1
  7. Lee, B.H., Khor, S.M. (2022). Biodegradation for Metal Extraction. In: Ali, G.A.M., Makhlouf, A.S.H. (eds) Handbook of Biodegradable Materials. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-83783-9_71-1
  8. Lee, B.H., Khor, S.M. (2023). Medical Waste Biodegradation. In: Ali, G.A.M., Makhlouf, A.S.H. (eds) Handbook of Biodegradable Materials. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-09710-2_70
  9. Low, J.S.Y., Khor, S.M. (2022). Fabrication methods of miniaturized analysis, 63-88.
  10. Ng, P.C., Khor, S.M. (2022). Optical Detection of Targets for Food Quality Assessment. In: Chandra, P. (eds) Biosensing and Micro-Nano Devices. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8333-6_6
  11. Ting, K.K.K., Khor, S.M. (2022). Application of Nanotechnology in Food Analysis. In: Chandra, P. (eds) Biosensing and Micro-Nano Devices. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8333-6_2
Other Publications
  1. Khor, S.M. (2025). AI-assisted color strip for early detection and prediction recurrence of heart attacks. Berita IKM (March 2025, Issue No. 158, pages 10-11). - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  2. BERITA IKM - CHEMISTRY IN MALAYSIA (MARCH 2024): KARNIVAL KEMAHIRAN DAN KERJAYA KIMIA MALAYSIA (K4M) 2023 - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  3. Sook Mei Khor. 2024. Hope for heart attack early detection lies with adopting smarter healthcare. https://focusmalaysia.my/hope-for-heart-attack-early-detection-lies-with-adopting-smarter-healthcare/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  4. Sook Mei Khor. 2024. The Hope For Heart Attack Early Detection Lies With Adopting Smarter Healthcare. https://www.businesstoday.com.my/2024/09/19/the-hope-for-heart-attack-early-detection-lies-with-adopting-smarter-healthcare/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  5. Sook Mei Khor. 2024. We can do this. https://apakhabartv.com/2024/09/27/we-can-do-this-2/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  6. A Microfluidic Paper-Based Analytical Device for Early Diagnosis and Prognosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction. IKM News. March 2022. Issue No. 146. Pages 44-45. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  7. Science@UM365, Volume 2, Issue 2, June 2021, Page 8-9. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  8. Sook Mei Khor, Khan Loon Ng. 2017. From battery waste to electrochemical sensor. Asia Research News. 18 July 2017. http://www.researchsea.com/html/article.php/aid/10930/cid/2/research/technology/university_of_malaya/from_battery_waste_to_electrochemical_sensor.html - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  9. Sook Mei Khor, Yatimah Alias, Mai Mai Khoo. 2017. Vitamin B7 monitoring device for food and clinical samples analyses. Asia Research News. 12 July 2017. http://www.researchsea.com/html/article.php/aid/10912/cid/1/research/science/university_of_malaya/vitamin_b7_monitoring_device_for_food_and_clinical_samples_analyses.html - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  10. Sook Mei Khor, Che Wan Jasimah, Bai Qin Lee. 2016. Improving the analysis efficiency of synthetic soy sauce. Asia Research News. 28 March 2016. http://www.researchsea.com/html/categories.php/cid/1/pid/1/research/science.html - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  11. Sook Mei Khor, Yatimah Alias, Nadia T. Darwish. 2016. A Dengue diagnostic test method that is rapid, sensitive, selective and direct to perform while producing results within an hour. Asia Research News. 14 March 2016. http://www.researchsea.com/html/categories.php/cid/1/pid/1/research/science.html - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  12. Sook Mei Khor, Yatimah Alias, Shu Hwang Ang. 2016. Personal caring tool for type 2 diabetes that everyone can afford. Asia Research News. 21 March 2016. http://www.researchsea.com/html/categories.php/cid/1/pid/1/research/science.html - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  13. Sook Mei Khor, Yatimah Alias, Shu Hwang Ang. 2016. Personal caring tool for type 2 diabetes that everyone can afford. Medical Express. 21 March 2016. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2016-03-personal-tool-diabetes.html - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Biosensor Technology (Electrochemical Sensor; Optical Sensor)
  • Food Quality, Safety, Security and Risk Assessment (3-MCPD; Acrylamide)
  • Diagnostic and Prognostic Systems and Tools (Type 2 Diabetes; Acute Myocardial Infarction; Dengue; Breast Cancer)
  • Electroanalytical Chemistry (Including Sensor Technology (Chemical Aspects)) (Antioxidants; DNA Bases; Biomarkers)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Differential Colorimetric Nanobiosensor Array for Discrimination and Quantitation of Acrylamides in Coffee (Food Security), INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL COURSE ON CHEMISTRY FRONTIER, UM and Institut Teknologi Bandung (International) (15 Aug 2022 - 17 Aug 2022)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Development of Advanced Diagnostic and Predictive Tools for Effective Management of AMI Lifestyle Disease, 16th Asian Conference on Analytical Sciences (ASIANALYSIS XVI) 2023, Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM) (International) (09 Oct 2023 - 12 Oct 2023)
  2. From battery waste to hybrid nanocomposites based electrochemical sensor for multiplex detection of DNA bases: a biomedical prospect for studying DNA damage, 6th International Conference on Multifunctional, Hybrid and Nanomaterials, Elsevier (International) (11 Mar 2019 - 15 Mar 2019)
  3. Solving the Problem of Detecting Disease Biomarkers in Complex Samples: A Label-Free Electrochemical Immuno-Biosensor for Dengue Virus Detection, 15th Topical Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry , International Society of Electrochemistry (International) (27 Apr 2014 - 30 Apr 2014)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2025) External Programme Assessor of Master in Analytical Chemistry Programme, Faculty of Science, UPM, National, (External Assessor)
  2. (2025) External Program Assessor for The Food Safety Risk Assessment Training Module (Food Safety and Quality Program) Under The National Centre for Food Safety (Ncfs), Ministry of Health, Malaysia., National, (External Assessor)
  3. (2025) Reviewer for Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering (Jece-D-24-180xx) (January 17, 2025), International, (Reviewer)
  4. (2025) Reviewer for Analytica Chimica Acta (Aca-25-X) (January 16, 2025), International, (Reviewer)
  5. (2024) Reviewer for Wiley Book Proposal (Handbook of Food Authenticity and Origin Testing) (September 19), International, (Reviewer)
  6. (2024) Reviewer for The Lancet (Thelancet-D-24-039xx) (July 12, 2024), International, (Reviewer)
  7. (2024) Panel Penilai Hadiah Analis 2023, National, (External Examiner)
  8. (2024) Reviewer for Biosensors and Bioelectronics (Biosbe-D-24-013xx) (June 12, 2024), International, (Reviewer)
  9. (2024) Reviewer for Trends in Food Science & Technology (Tifs-D-24-006xx) (June 8, 2024), International, (Reviewer)
  10. (2024) External Examiner for Phd Thesis and Viva Voce for Emma Izzati Binti Zakariah (P100134) (UKM) (May 15, 2024), National, (External Examiner)
  11. (2023) Reviewer for Acs Nano (Nn-2023-1054xx) (November 13, 2023), International, (Reviewer)
  12. (2023) External Examiner for Amardeep Singh Dhillon, Ph.D. Thesis, Monash University Malaysia. a New Multi-Layered Substrate Suitable for Facile Fabrication of Flexible One-Port Lamb Wave Resonator Sensors. 2023. June 1, 2023, National, (External Examiner)
  13. (2023) Research Proposal Peer Review for Malaysia Toray Science Foundation (Mtsf)- Science & Technology Research Grant (Strg) 2023 (May 26, 2023), University, (Reviewer)
  14. (2023) Reviewer for The Research Grant Program, Grant Proposal, May 10-19, 2023 (The Egg Farmers of Canada), International, (Reviewer)
  15. (2022) Panel: Universiti Malaya Impact-Oriented Interdisciplinary Research Grant Programme (Iirg) Cycle 5/2022, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  16. (2022) External Examiners for Seydiren Seeneevassen, Ph.D. Thesis, Monash University Malaysia. Thickness Shear Mode Resonators Based Composite Resonators to Sense Multiple Environmental Conditions: Investigations, Fabrication and Measurement Techniques., International, (External Examiner)
  17. (2022) External Examiner for Ph.D. Thesis (Resmi P E) (Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham), International, (External Examiner)
  18. (2022) External Examiner for Ph.D. Thesis (Lin Lih Poh) (University of Nottingham), National, (External Examiner)
  19. (2022) Panel Evaluation for Frgs 2022-1 At University Level, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  20. (2021) Reviewer for The Journal of The American Chemical Society (Ja-2021-1275xx) (December 27, 2021), International, (Reviewer)
  21. (2021) Reviewer for Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry (Jelechem-D-20-023xx) (January 14, 2021), International, (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2025) Ikm Refresher Course Instructor for Year 2025 and 2026, National, (Academic Appointment )
  2. (2024) Selection Committee of Award of The Acs Malaysia Chapter for The 2022-2024 Term, National, (Expert Advisor)
  3. (2020) Editorial Advisor (Analytica Chimica Acta), Elsevier, International
Contribution to event
  1. (2024) External Judge for Mahsa International Pharmacy Conference 2024 (Mi-Pharm 2024) (September 27, 2024), National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2023) Chair of Karnival Kemahiran dan Kerjaya Kimia Malaysia (K4m) 2023, National, (Event Coordinator)
  3. (2021) Publicity & Promotion Committee for Asiasense 2021, International, (Event Coordinator)
  4. (2021) Lecturer for International Virtual Course On Forensic Science, International, (Course Facilitator)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
  1. (2024) Development and Application of Advanced Nanocomposites and Photocatalysts for Effective Dye Adsorption and Degradation in Wastewater Treatment, WU JIANA
  2. (2023) Paper-Based Microfluidic Devices for Early Diagnosis and Prognosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction, JOYCE LOW SIEW YONG
  3. (2020) DIFFERENTIAL-BASED BIOSENSOR ARRAYS FOR DETECTING CARCINOGENS IN HEAT-PROCESSED FOODS, WONG SIEW FANG
  4. (2019) A MICROFLUIDIC PAPER-BASED ANALYTICAL DEVICE FOR EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS OF ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, LIM WEI YIN
  5. (2019) In vitro BIOACCESSIBILITY FOR HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT OF METAL COMTAMINATION IN URBAN DUST AND SOIL SAMPLES: A CHEMOMETRIC APPROACH, IBRAHIM SANI SHABANDA
  6. (2016) A NEW DERIVATIZING METHOD FOR THE SIMULTANOUS DETERMINATION OF 3-MONOCHLOROPROPANEDIOL AND 1,3-DICHLOROPROPANOL IN HEAT-PROCESSED FOOD SAMPLES, LEE BAI QIN
  7. (2016) DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF GRAPHITE NANOCOMPOSITE GREEN ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSORS FOR MULTIPLEX DETECTION OF ANTIOXIDANTS AND DNA BASES, NG KHAN LOON
  8. (2014) AN ELECTROCHEMICAL IMMUNOBIOSENSOR FOR DENGUE VIRUS NS1 PROTEIN DETECTION, NADIYA TAHA DARWISH
  9. (2014) FABRICATION OF LATERAL FLOW IMMUNOSENSOR FOR THE DETECTION OF HEMOGLOBIN A1c (HbA1c), ANG SHU HWANG
  10. (2022) Developing an Immunodetection Assay for Cobra Cytotoxin as a Potential Diagnostic Tool in Snakebite Envenoming, ONG HUI LING
  11. (2019) DEVELOPMENT OF AN ELECTROCHEMICAL IMMUNOSENSOR FOR DIRECT DETECTION OF ACRYLAMIDE IN FOOD SAMPLES, LAU PEI YING
  12. (2016) DEVELOPMENT OF REUSABLE ELECTROCHEMICAL IMMUNOSENSOR FOR DIRECT DETECTION OF BIOTIN MOLECULE, KHOO MAI MAI
  13. (2015) CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS AND FREE RADICAL SCAVENGING ACTIVITY OF EXTRACTS FROM Ocimum basilicum AND Ocimum sanctum GROWN IN MALAYSIA, KHAIRUN FADILA BINTI SAABAN

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2024) SQC7008 - Advanced Laboratory Skills I
  2. (2023) SQC7003 - Atomic Spectroscopic Analysis
  3. (2020) SQC7009 - Advanced Laboratory Skills Ii
  4. (2020) SQC7010 - Electroanalytical Chemistry and Biosensor
Bachelor
  1. (2024) SIC2004 - Analytical Chemistry I
  2. (2024) SIC3031 - Electrochemistry
  3. (2023) SIC3007 - Electrosynthesis
  4. (2023) SIC1007 - Inorganic Chemistry I
  5. (2020) SIC3007 - Electrosynthesis
  6. (2020) SID3006 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry

PATENT/ IPR

  • 1.Simultaneous Derivatization of 3-Monochloropropanediol and 1,3-Dichloropropane with HMDS-TMSOTf Derivatizing Agent (Principal Investigator) (MY- 173399-A)
    Patent (National)

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Supervisor for Inquiry-Based Learning Project (Ilp) That Fosters Creativity, Innovation, and Critical Thinking in Kuen Cheng High School Students by Engaging Them in Steam (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Activities (Feb 4 Until Dec 31, 2025)., (04 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) (National)
  • Judge for Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Competition 2024 Organized by Universiti Malaya Stem Centre (UM Stem Centre), (18 Nov 2024 - 18 Nov 2024) (National)
  • Program Outreach Jabatan Kimia Bersama Anak-Anak Yatim dan Saudara Baru An Najjah, (13 Nov 2022 - 13 Nov 2022) (University)
  • Evaluator for Research Project (922- 2hh6365), Research Governance and Integrity Team, Imperial College London, UK (Technical Review/Assistance for Foreign Researchers On An Unpaid Community-Based Service)., (30 Oct 2020 - 30 Oct 2020)
  • Organizing Committee (Secretary) of Southeast Asia Global Innovation Challenge: Chemistry in Ir 4.0 (7/12/2019)., (07 Dec 2019 - 07 Dec 2019)
  • Panel of Research Grant Proposal for The National Science Center, Poland., (03 Jun 2019 - 17 Jun 2019)
  • Panel Temu Duga Biasiswa Mybrainsc Tahun 2019 Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (23/4/2019, Bilik Temu Duga, Aras 16 Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia Presint 5, Putrajaya)., (23 Apr 2019 - 23 Apr 2019)
  • Short Placement/Non-Graduating Students from Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Republic of Kazakhstan (Supervisor), (14 Aug 2017 - 18 Aug 2017)