CURRICULUM VITAE
BIOGRAPHY
Nor Hidayah Ismail is a Research Officer at Universiti Malaya with more than 16 years of experience in research, research management, and administration. Her professional background spans biohealth sciences, dental science, research management, industrial networking and linkages, and agricultural biotechnology.
She began her career in Dental Science, with a focus on craniofacial anthropometry, before moving into research management, industry linkages, and research grant administration at Universiti Malaya.
Since mid-2026, she has been serving at the Centre for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture (CEBAR), Universiti Malaya. Her current work and research interests focus on agricultural biotechnology and crop improvement, particularly sustainable approaches to support crop growth, productivity, and agricultural development.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
- MDSc, (Dental Science)Universiti Malaya (UM)
- BSc(Biohealth Science), (SAINS BIOKESIHATAN)Universiti Malaya (UM)
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
- COORDINATOR OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, CEBAR01 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 (Department)
- DATA COLLECTION FOR CEBAR- SECTION COORDINATOR02 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 (Department)
- PLANT MOLECULAR FARMING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM 2026- Organising Committee (CEBAR administration)24 Sep 2026 - 24 Sep 2026 (Department)
MEMBERSHIPS
- MEMBER OF THE MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY (MSPP), MEMBER2026 to 2026 (National)
- MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH OFFICER SOCIETY (MROS), MEMBER2023 to present (National)
PUBLICATIONS
Article in Journal
WoS
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Chong, SY; Raja-Razali, RB; Ismail, NH; Ushidee-Radzi, MA; Zahia-Azizan, NA; Manickam, M; Norhisham, DA; Ilham, Z; Reale, A; Nazzaro, S; Iovanna, D; Wan-Mohtar, WAI; Di Renzo, T (2026). Probiotic Bacteria in Stimulating Human Physiological Responses: Metabolic Function and Overall Health, FOODS. 15, 45. doi:10.3390/foods15122079
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Hanafiah, ZM; Hafsari, AR; Elango, M; Ilham, Z; Doni, F; Mohtar, WHMW; Gafforov, Y; Wong, YJ; Maulud, KNA; Ismail, NH; Yusof, MYPM; Wan-Mohtar, WAI (2025). Removal of cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (HABs) from contaminated local park lake using Ganoderma lucidum mycelial pellets, HELIYON. 11, 14. doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e41205
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Yerima, G; Taufek, NM; Ilham, Z; Abd Rahim, MH; Zaini, NAM; Ismail, NH; Nafisyah, AL; Wan-Mohtar, WAI (2025). Performance of Ganoderma lucidum Biomass and -Glucan as Functional Feed for African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) on Immuno-Oxidative Defenses, SAINS MALAYSIANA. 54(11), 2617-2632. doi:10.17576/jsm-2025-5411-04
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Mohamed, S., Annuar, M. S. M., Heidelberg, T., Ansari, N. F., Ismail, N. H. (2020). Porous amphiphilic biogel from a facile chemo-biosynthetic route. Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society, 85(3), 353-367. doi: 10.2298/jsc190625101s
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Othman, Siti Adibah; Ahmad, Roshahida; Asi, Salina Mohd; Ismail, Nor Hidayah; Rahman, Zainal Ariff Abdul (2014). Three-dimensional quantitative evaluation of facial morphology in adults with unilateral cleft lip and palate, and patients without clefts, BRITISH JOURNAL OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY. 52(3), 208-213. doi:10.1016/j.bjoms.2013.11.008
Others
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Salina M Asi, Nor Hidayah Ismail, Zainal A A Rahman. 2012. Validity and reliability evaluation of data acquisition using Vectra 3D compare to direct method. IEEE Biomed. 883-887
RESEARCH PROJECT
National
- 2025 - 2029, Government AgencyStakeholder Engagement For Plant Molecular Farming Technology In Malaysia ( Co-Researcher)
- 2025 - 2028, Partnership GrantEvaluation Of Nutrient Digestibility And Blood Profile Of Goat Fed With Petronas Microalgae Biomass Waste ( Co-Researcher)
- 2025 - 2026, Partnership GrantFormulation Of Lampam Sungai Sustainable Fish Feed Using Petronas Waste ( Co-Researcher)
- 2025 - 2026, Partnership GrantTransforming Soy Sauce Processing Liquid Waste Into Essential Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Utilizing Thraustochytrids From Malaysian Mangroves ( Co-Researcher)
- 2025 - 2026, Partnership GrantPerformance Of Ganoderma Biofiltration System On Acidic Food And Beverages ( Co-Researcher)
- 2024 - 2025, Partnership GrantAdvancing Sustainable Aquafeed With Petronas Biomass Of Microalgae Waste (bmw) Formula For Freshwater Asian Seabass (lates Calcarifer) ( Co-Researcher)
- 2025 - 2025, Government AgencyKajian Kualiti Air Di Lembangan Taman Negeri Rompin, Pahang ( Co-Researcher)
- 2022 - 2024, Government AgencyKajian Pembangunan Kaedah Pengesanan Pantas Organisma Diubahsuai Genetik (gmo) Dan Produk Gmo Dalam Makanan Ruji ( Co-Researcher)
- 2022 - 2023, Government AgencyKajian Pembangunan Indeks Akauntabiliti Dan Keberkesanan Tadbir Urus Penyelidikan Bioteknologi Moden ( Co-Researcher)
- 2015 - 2018, Research Officer Grant Scheme (ROGS)Enzymatic Functionalization Of Poly-3-hydroxyalkanoates In Recyclable Micro-aqueous Medium ( Principal Investigator(PI))
Private
- 2024 - 2028, Private FundingEvaluation Of Biomass Of Microalgae Waste (bmw) As Potential Protein Source For Goat Concentrated Feed ( Co-Researcher)
- 2024 - 2027, Private FundingTesting Of Different Blends Of Microalgae Waste Powders For Aquatic Applications ( Co-Researcher)
- 2024 - 2026, Private FundingPerformance Of Panasonic Water Filtration Alkaline Ionizer On Acidic Food And Beverages ( Co-Researcher)
- 2023 - 2025, Private FundingPetronas Fish Feed From Biomass Of Microalgae Waste (bmw) ( Co-Researcher)
- 2024 - 2025, Private FundingProduction Of Xylitol From Rice Husk-waste In Liquid Fermentation ( Co-Researcher)
International
- 2024 - 2026, International FundingIsolation And Characterization Of Clostridium Spp. Producing Biobutanol From Soil ( Co-Researcher)
- 2024 - 2026, International FundingSampling And Isolation Of Tropical Thraustochytrids From Malaysian Mangroves ( Co-Researcher)
- 2022 - 2022, International FundingUnderstanding The Development Of Research Training For Early Career Researchers ( Co-Researcher)