Curriculum Vitae

DR. NURUL NADIAH BINTI ABD RAZAK

Senior Lecturer
  • Office of The Executive Director
    Centre for Foundation Studies in Science
  • nurulnadiah.abdrazak

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN BIOLOGY, (Applied Biology)
    Sunway University
  • DOCTORAT, (Proces Engineering)
    Institut National Polytechnique De Toulouse, France
  • MASTER OF SCIENCE, (Biotechnology)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, (Biotechnology)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (MSBMB), MEMBER
    2023 to 2025 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (MSMBB), MEMBER
    2023 to present (National)
  • GRADUATE TECHNOLOGISTS, MEMBER
    Since 2018 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Young Scientist Program (Ysp), Faobmb 2025, Korea
    2025, Federation Of Asian And Oceanian Biochemists And Molecular Biologists,  (International)
  • Five (5) Gold Awards, International Creative and Innovative Idea Competition (Iciic)
    2025, MNNF Network,  (International)
  • Platinum Award, Apple Professional Learning Competition
    2024, Selangor Education Summit,  (National)
  • Two (2) Bronze Awards, International Innovation Competition (Iic 2024)
    2024, International University of Malaya-Wales (IUMW),  (International)
  • Travel Grant, 14th International Congress of Diabetes and Metabolism (Icdm 2024), Korea
    2024, Korean Diabetes Association,  (International)
  • Best Paper Award, 9th International Conference On Research Innovations (Icri-24), Thailand
    2024, Society for Research Development (SRD),  (International)
  • Silver Award, Indonesia International Invention Expo (IIIEX)
    2024, Indonesian Young Scientist Association (IYSA), International

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Abd Razak, Nurul Nadiah; Annuar, Mohamad Suffian Mohamad (2024). Thermochemistry of pyrolyzed rutin and its esters prepared from facile biocatalytic route, JOURNAL OF THE SERBIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY. 89(6), 823-840. doi:10.2298/JSC230624002A
  2. Manap, Aimi Syamima Abdul; Ngwenya, Faith Malambo; Selvan, Meilarshny Kalai; Arni, Syarafina; Hassan, Fathimath Hishma; Rudy, Ammar Danish Mohd; Razak, Nurul Nadiah Abdul (2024). Lung cancer cell-derived exosomes: progress on pivotal role and its application in diagnostic and therapeutic potential, FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY. 14. doi:10.3389/fonc.2024.1459178
  3. Yaakub, N. S.; Annuar, M. S. M.; Abd Razak, N. N.; Khalid, K. (2024). Enzymatic Mechanism and Energetics in the Optimized Biosynthesis of the Flavor and Fragrance Ester Geranyl Acetate, CHEMICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING QUARTERLY. 38(1), 83-95. doi:10.15255/CABEQ.2023.2227
  4. Razak, N. N. A.; Annuar, M. S. M. (2015). Enzymatic Synthesis of Flavonoid Ester: Elucidation of Its Kinetic Mechanism and Equilibrium Thermodynamic Behavior, INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH. 54(21), 5604-5612. doi:10.1021/acs.iecr.5b00996
  5. Razak, N. N. A.; Annuar, M. S. M. (2014). Thermokinetic Comparison of Trypan Blue Decolorization by Free Laccase and Fungal Biomass, APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY. 172(6), 2932-2944. doi:10.1007/s12010-014-0731-7
  6. Sulaiman, Siti Suhana; Annuar, M. Suffian M.; Razak, Nurul Nadiah Abdul; Ibrahim, Shaliza; Bakar, Baki (2013). Triarylmethane Dye Decolorization by Pellets of Pycnoporus sanguineus: Statistical Optimization and Effects of Novel Impeller Geometry, BIOREMEDIATION JOURNAL. 17(4), 305-315. doi:10.1080/10889868.2013.827617
Scopus
  1. Ng J.H., Abd Razak N.N., Ng K.T., Intaratat K., Ee Teik P.C., Ng C.S., Kanthan K.L., Peng Ng S.C., Kumar R., Fukui M., Ong E.T., Anggoro S. (2024). Development of methodological framework on "environment/health science"-related transdisciplinary studies: Integrating emerging technological tools with exemplars, Transdisciplinary Teaching and Technological Integration for Improved Learning: Case Studies and Practical Approaches. , 329-349. doi:10.4018/979-8-3693-8217-2.ch015
  2. Razak N.N.A., Annuar M.S.M. (2024). Thermochemistry of pyrolyzed rutin and its esters prepared from facile biocatalytic route, Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society. 89(6), 823-840. doi:10.2298/JSC230624002A
  3. Razak N.N.A., Diba R.S., Xin F.K., Salem A.R.M., Jayadeep R., Malik I.K.A., Manap A.S.A., Rhofita E.I., Qi N.S., Xin L.Z., Emran A.O., Zain D.K.M., Jayaram N., Kandandapani S., Zia U.N.T.N., Hang N.J., Thoe N.K. (2024). Leveraging the pharmaceutical area through multidisciplinary synergy: From prescription to disintegration, Transdisciplinary Approaches to Learning Outcomes in Higher Education. , 258-295. doi:10.4018/979-8-3693-3699-1.ch008
Others
  1. Abd Razak, N. N., Cognet, P., Pérès, Y., Aroua, M. K., & Gew, L. T. (2024). A decade development of lipase catalysed synthesis of acylglycerols using reactors: a systematic review. Reviews in Chemical Engineering, 40(7), 815-837.
  2. Abd Razak, N. N., Cognet, P., Pe re s, Y., Gew, L. T., & Aroua, M. K. (2022). Kinetics and hydrodynamics of Candida antartica lipase-catalyzed synthesis of glycerol dioleate (GDO) in a continuous flow packed-bed millireactor. Journal of Cleaner Production, 373, 133816.
  3. Abd Razak, N. N., Gew, L. T., Pe re s, Y., Cognet, P., & Aroua, M. K. (2021). Statistical optimization and kinetic modeling of lipase-catalyzed synthesis of diacylglycerol in the mixture of acetone/tert-butanol solvent system. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 60(39), 14026–14037.
  4. Abd Razak, N. N., Firmansyah, S., & Annuar, M. S. M. (2020). Effects of Microfluidization on kinetic parameter values of lipase hydrolysis reaction. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 27, 101660.
  5. Abd Razak, N. N., Pe re s, Y., Gew, L. T., Cognet, P., & Aroua, M. K. (2020). Effect of reaction medium mixture on the lipase catalyzed synthesis of diacylglycerol. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 59(21), 9869-9881.
Chapter in Books
  1. Adeline Leong, Jing Hang Ng, Peter Chew, Nurul Nadiah Abd Razak, Khar Thoe Ng, Zexin Wang (2025). Achieving Sustainability with AI Technologies: Developing monitoring/evaluation tools for AI applications in STREAM related studies for sustainable. Achieving Sustainability with AI Technologies (pp. 1-26). IGI Global.
  2. Kamolrat Intaratat, Piyachat Lomchavakarn, Karn Boonsiri, Duangkamol Intaratat, Khar Thoe Ng, Tin Lam Toh, Xing Zhi Guan, Jing Hang Ng, Nurul Nadiah Abd Razak, Eng Tek Ong, Subuh Anggoro, Rajendra Kumar (2024). Promoting Transdisciplinary Technology-Enhanced Programmes Supporting SDGs: Exemplars From ASEAN Countries and Beyond. Transdisciplinary Teaching and Technological Integration for Improved Learning: Case Studies and Practical Approaches (pp.66-83). IGI Global.
  3. Kumaran Lechimi Kanthan, Khar Thoe Ng, Kamolrat Intaratat, Peter Chew, Xing Zhi Guan, Jing Hang Ng, Nurul Nadiah Abd Razak, Masanori Fukui, Kamalambal Durairaj, Eng Tek Ong, Subuh Anggoro, Vishal Jain (2024). Development of Methodological Framework for Monitoring/Evaluating SDGs-Related Studies in HEIs: Integrating Emerging Technologies. Transdisciplinary Teaching and Technological Integration for Improved Learning: Case Studies and Practical Approaches (pp.105-124). IGI Global.

RESEARCH PROJECT

Private
  1. 2024 - 2026, MAHSA Grant
    Targeted Synthesis of Secondary Metabolites with Promising Biological Activities, Mahsa University ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2024 - 2026, INTI IU Research Seeding Grant
    Enhancing thinking skills and self-directed Technology-enhanced Learning (TEL): A Design and Development Research (DDR) with exemplars in transdisciplinary sustainable Education for All (EFA), INTI International College Subang, Malaysia ( Co-Researcher)

PAPER PRESENTED

ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Leveraging the Pharmaceutical Area Through Multidisciplinary Synergy: From Prescription to Disintegration., 9th International Conference on Research Innovations (iCRI-24), Bangkok, Thailand., Society for Research Development (SRD) (International) (02 Aug 2024 - 03 Aug 2024)
  2. Kumaran Lechimi Kanthan, Ng Khar Thoe, Amir Qusyairi Abdul Karim, Kamolrat Intaratat, Jing Hang Ng, Nurul Nadiah Abdul Razak, Muhammad Higmal Murad. Framework Development to Promote Social Business through STREAM Education with Case Exemplars in Support of SDGs, International Conference on Reimagining Sustainable Development Goals through the 3Zeros concept: Zero Poverty, Zero Unemployment, and Zero Net Carbon Emission, Albukhary International University (AIU) (International) (25 Jun 2024 - 26 Jun 2024)
  3. Jing Hang Ng, Nurul Nadiah Abdul Razak, Khar Thoe Ng, Jeyaletchumi Muthiah, Yu Yan Ng, Muhammad Hamizan Mohd. Morthi. Development of Framework to Promote Environmental Health via STREAM Education with Case Exemplars in Support of SDGs, International Conference on Reimagining Sustainable Development Goals through the 3Zeros concept: Zero Poverty, Zero Unemployment, and Zero Net Carbon Emission, Albukhary International University (AIU) (International) (25 Jun 2024 - 26 Jun 2024)
  4. Daan Kamal Mohamed Zain Farah, Amani Othman Emran, Nurul Nadiah Abd Razak, Salanee Kandandapani & Ubaidah Naim. Estimating the kinetics parameters of ibuprofen degradation, 33th Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar, Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (National) (09 Dec 2023 - 09 Dec 2023)
  5. Rubaiyat Siddique Diba, Marsha Sarah Mathews, Nurul Nadiah Abd Razak, Mohamad Suffian Mohamad Annuar. Exploring the synthesis of rutin laurate at reactor scale, 33th Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar, Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (National) (09 Dec 2023 - 09 Dec 2023)
  6. Songyi Mo, Ying Li, Ziyang Fang, Jinhua Wang, Lingling Huang, Myo Kyi Tha & Nurul Nadiah Abd Razak. The effect of gut microbiota on improving skeletal muscle strength in aging mice with LDLR knockdown, MAHSA International Pharmacy Conference, MAHSA University (International) (06 Oct 2023 - 07 Oct 2023)
  7. Amani Othman Emran, Nurul Nadiah Abd Razak, Salanee Kandandapani & Ubaidah Naim. Exploring the enzymatic degradation of ibuprofen using UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, MAHSA International Pharmacy Conference, MAHSA University (International) (06 Oct 2023 - 07 Oct 2023)
  8. Yi Jie Lee, Adyani Azizzah Binti Abd Rahman, Ahmad Fadhlurrahman Ahmad Hidayat, Muhamad Aqmal Bin Othman, Nurul Nadiah Abd Razak & Salanee Kandandapani. Interactions between Malaboricone-A and human serum albumin, MAHSA International Pharmacy Conference, MAHSA University (International) (06 Oct 2023 - 07 Oct 2023)
  9. Alisha Anushri Chantru, Adyani Azizzah Abd Rahman, Ahmad Fadhlurrahman Ahmad Hidayat, Muhamad Aqmal Bin Othman, Salanee Kandandapani, Nurul Nadiah Abd Razak. Interactions between Malaboricone-C and human serum albumin, MAHSA International Pharmacy Conference, MAHSA University (International) (06 Oct 2023 - 07 Oct 2023)
  10. Ng Jing Hang, Nurul Nadiah Abd Razak, Ng Khar Thoe, Salanee Kandandapani & Ubaidah Naim. Kinetics and Thermodynamics Studies of Laccase-Catalyzed Degradation of Crystal Violet, MAHSA International Pharmacy Conference, MAHSA University (International) (06 Oct 2023 - 07 Oct 2023)
  11. Puvarasan Chander, Nivedha Vijia Kumar, Nurul Nadiah Abd Razak & Zazali Alias. Purification and partial characterization of Glutathione S-Transferases (GSTs) from Pholas Orientalis,, MAHSA International Pharmacy Conference, MAHSA University (International) (06 Oct 2023 - 07 Oct 2023)
  12. Shams Irfan, Adyani Azizah Binti Abd Rahman, Ahmad Fadhlurrahman Ahmad Hidayat, Salanee Kandandapani & Nurul Nadiah Abd Razak. Exploring the interactions of ethyl 4-methoxycinnamate and human serum albumin, MAHSA International Pharmacy Conference, MAHSA University (International) (06 Oct 2023 - 07 Oct 2023)
  13. Amani Othman Emran & Nurul Nadiah Abd Razak. Exploring the enzymatic degradation of ibuprofen using UV Vis Spectrophotometry, Empowering Excellence Research, Innovation and Enterprise Research Day, MAHSA University (University) (23 Sep 2023 - 24 Sep 2023)
  14. Nurul Nadiah Abd Razak, Patrick Cognet, Yolande Peres, Gew Lai Ti & Mohamed Kheireddine Aroua. Application of continuous flow packed bed milireactor for the simultaneous production of mono- and diaclyglycerol using enzymatic catalysis, International Symposium on Green Chemistry, National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) (International) (16 May 2022 - 20 May 2022)
  15. Nurul Nadiah Abd Razak. Optimization of enzymatic synthesis of diacylglycerols in binary medium systems containing ionic, Directed readings and academic presentation course, Department of Biological Sciences, Sunway University (University) (13 Jul 2021 - 13 Jul 2021)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Innovation in diacylglycerol for diabetes management., 14th International Congress of Diabetes and Metabolism (ICDM 2024), Korean Diabetes Association (International) (09 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2024)
  2. Izyan Kamaliah Abdul Malik, Nurul Nadiah Abd Razak, Ubaidah Naim. Exploring the Biological Activities and Application of Flavonoid Esters, MAHSA International Pharmacy Conference, MAHSA University (International) (27 Sep 2024 - 28 Sep 2024)
  3. Shirin Sultana, Nivedha Vijia Kumar, Nurul Nadiah Abd Razak & Zazali Alias. Purification and partial characterization of Glutathione S-Transferases (GSTs) from Pholas Orientalis, 33th Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar, Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (National) (09 Dec 2023 - 09 Dec 2023)
  4. Huda Raihanah Ahmad Najmi, Ng Jing Hang, Nurul Nadiah Abd Razak, Salanee Kandandapani Ubaidah Naim & Ng Khar Thoe. Thermo-kinetics studies of crystal violet degradation, 33th Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar, Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (National) (09 Dec 2023 - 09 Dec 2023)
  5. Yi Jie Lee, Adyani Azizzah Binti Abd Rahman, Ahmad Fadhlurrahman Ahmad Hidayat, Muhamad Aqmal Bin Othman, Nurul Nadiah Abd Razak, Salanee Kandandapani & Saad Tayyab. Interactions between Malabaricone-A and human serum albumin, 33th Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar, Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (National) (09 Dec 2023 - 09 Dec 2023)
  6. Alisha Anushri Chantru, Adyani Azizzah Abd Rahman, Ahmad Fadhlurrahman Ahmad Hidayat, Muhamad Aqmal Othman, Nurul Nadiah Abd Razak, Salanee Kandandapani, & Saad Tayyab. Interactions between Malabaricone-C and human serum albumin, 33th Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar, Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (National) (09 Dec 2023 - 09 Dec 2023)
  7. Razak, N. N. A., & Annuar, M. S. M. Kinetics and equilibrium thermodynamic of lipase-catalyzed synthesis of rutin aliphatic esters., International Conference on Pharmaceutical, Medical & Environmental Health (IPharME), Universiti Teknologi Mara (International) (17 Dec 2014 - 18 Dec 2014)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2025) Food Research International, International, (Reviewer)
  2. (2025) Food Research International, International, (Reviewer)
  3. (2024) Food Research International, International, (Reviewer)
  4. (2024) Food Research International, International, (Reviewer)
  5. (2024) Food Research International, International, (Reviewer)
  6. (2024) Journal of Science and Mathematics Education (Jsmesea), International, (Reviewer)
  7. (2024) Food Research International, International, (Reviewer)
  8. (2024) Food Research International, International, (Reviewer)
  9. (2024) Igi Global, International, (Reviewer)
  10. (2024) Food Research International, International, (Reviewer)
  11. (2024) Igi Global, International, (Reviewer)
Contribution to event
  1. (2025) Judge, Youth International Science Fair (Yisf), Indonesia, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2025) Judge, Ureka Competition, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2025) Judge, Global Youth Invention and Innovation Fair (Gyiif), Indonesia, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  4. (2024) Judge, Stem Solve for Tomorrow, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  5. (2024) Judge, Jakarta International Science Fair (Jisf), International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  6. (2024) Judge, 13th Regional Congress Search for Seameo Young Scientist (Ssys) 2024, Seameo Recsam, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  7. (2024) Judge, Indonesia International Invention Expo (Iiiex), International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  8. (2023) Judge, 33th Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  9. (2018) Adjudicator, Public Speaking Competition, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  10. (2018) Judge, Science Innovation Project, International, (Panelist/Moderator)

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Kami Playgroup and Inti International University (Iiu), Employed Melodies, Rhythmic Patterns, and Musical Mnemonics to Help Autistic Children Enhance Their Spelling and Mathematical Abilities, (18 Jan 2025 - 18 Jan 2025) (National)
  • Kami Playgroup and Horticulture Club, UPM, Monitored School Students' Participation and Provided Guidance and Encouragement When Needed, (11 Jan 2025 - 11 Jan 2025) (National)
  • Pertis, Facilitated Activities for Visually Impaired Individuals, Providing Guidance and Support, (13 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2024) (National)
  • Kami Playgroup, Supporting Teacher for Autistic Children, (01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024) (National)

COURSE ATTENDED

External Course
NATIONAL
  1. EXAMINATION QUESTION USING BLOOM'S TAXONOMY/EXAM QUESTION DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, Mahsa University (16 May 2024 - 16 May 2024)
Internal/ External Course
CONFERENCE
  1. INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF DIABETES AND METABOLISM (ICDM 2024), Walkerhill Hotel, Seoul, Korea (09 Oct 2024 - 12 Oct 2024)
  2. 9TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RESEARCH INNOVATIONS (ICRI?24), Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi, Bangkok (01 Aug 2024 - 04 Aug 2024)
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. ADVANCING SCHOLARS IN CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION (ASCEND) S3/2024, Universiti Malaya (UM) (04 Nov 2024 - 15 Nov 2024)