Curriculum Vitae

DR. ZULIANA BINTI RAZALI

Senior Lecturer
  • Institute of Biological Sciences
    Faculty of Science

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • FOOD QUALITY AND NUTRITION
    Food
  • POSTHARVEST BIOCHEMISTRY
  • POST HARVEST TECHNOLOGY
    Horticulture

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • Doctoral Degree (PhD)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • BSC, (Biokimia)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Panel Penasihat Industri dan Komuniti, Fakulti Sains, Universiti Malaya
    20 Sep 2023 - 19 Sep 2025 (Faculty)
  • AJK Kebolehpasaran Graduan dan Kerjaya Fakulti Sains
    01 Aug 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 (Faculty)
  • ISB Laboratory Coordinator
    18 Sep 2023 - 17 Sep 2024 (Department)
  • IBC
    01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Inaugural Lecture Secretariate
    03 Jul 2023 - 03 Jul 2024 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Coordinator GXEX1417 Social Engagement Course for Degree in Science (Biotechnology)
    23 Sep 2013 - present (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Coordinator
    22 Nov 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 (Department)
  • Task Force Member
    01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Biological Sciences Graduate Congress 2023
    01 Dec 2023 - 15 Dec 2023 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Ketua Istiadat Konvokesyen Universiti Malaya
    25 Nov 2023 - 02 Dec 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator
    29 Nov 2022 - 28 Nov 2023 (Department)
  • Sambutan Hari Akademia 2023
    25 Sep 2023 - 25 Sep 2023 (University Malaya)
  • AJK SAMBUTAN HARI KEMERDEKAAN
    21 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 (Department)
  • Task Force Member
    01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2023 (Department)
  • Task Force Member
    09 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Task Force Member
    06 Mar 2020 - 05 Mar 2022 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Academic Advisor panel
    09 Oct 2020 - 31 May 2021 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Committee for Institute of Biosafety Committee University Malaya
    19 Apr 2019 - 21 Mar 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Committee for Biochemistry Curriculum Review
    02 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Committee for ISB Alumni
    16 Apr 2018 - 15 Apr 2020 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Full Member of CEBAR
    02 Jan 2019 - 01 Jan 2020 (University Malaya)
  • Editor for Redaksi Alumni Science
    02 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Advisor for Biological Sciences Graduate Congress 2019
    21 Feb 2019 - 21 Dec 2019 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Committee for Panel of Academic Advisors
    12 Sep 2018 - 11 Sep 2019 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Committee for IBC UM
    01 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 (University Malaya)
  • Committee for Biochemistry External Examiner Visit
    02 Jan 2019 - 02 Jan 2019 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • CEBAR FULL MEMBER
    02 Jan 2018 - 01 Jan 2019 (University Malaya)
  • ISB SEMINAR COORDINATOR
    01 Sep 2017 - 01 Sep 2018 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Committee for Higher Degree (JKIT)
    11 May 2017 - 01 May 2018 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Panel of Academic Advisor
    10 Jan 2017 - 09 Jan 2018 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Coordinator for Social Engagement GXEX 1417
    01 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Supervisor
    13 Jul 2017 - 18 Aug 2017 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Committee for Institute of Biosafety University Malaya (UM IBC)
    01 Apr 2015 - 31 Mar 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Committee for Alumni, Faculty of Science
    24 Feb 2015 - 24 Feb 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Committee member
    29 Aug 2013 - 28 Aug 2015 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Coordinator for Information Promotion, ISB
    01 Apr 2014 - 01 May 2015 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • College Treasurer
    15 Dec 2013 - 14 Jan 2015 (University Malaya)
  • College Treasurer
    15 Dec 2013 - 14 Dec 2014 (Tun Syed Zahiruddin Residential College, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs))
  • Fellow
    01 Nov 2013 - 31 Oct 2014 (Tun Syed Zahiruddin Residential College, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs))
  • Fellow
    01 Nov 2013 - 31 Oct 2014 (University Malaya)
  • Programme Coordinator
    23 Sep 2013 - 22 Jan 2014 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Fellow
    01 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec 2012 (Tun Syed Zahiruddin Residential College, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs))
  • Fellow
    01 Jan 2011 - 31 Dec 2011 (Tun Syed Zahiruddin Residential College, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs))

MEMBERSHIPS

  • STEERING COMMITEE MEMBER FOR CEBAR STRATEGIC PLANNING 2021, MEMBER
    2021 to present (University)
  • ASIAN FOOD SAFETY AND SECURITY ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
    Since 2018 (International)
  • KETUA JAWATANKUASA ALUMNI FAKULTI SAINS, PRESIDENT/ CHIEF
    2021 to 2023 (University)
  • COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR FACULTY OF SCIENCE BULETTIN, MEMBER
    2020 to 2022 (University)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA PENYARINGAN PENYARINGAN KERTAS SOALAN DAN SKEMA JAWAPAN, MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • AHIL JAWATANKUASA KEINSTITUSIAN BIOKESELAMATAN UNIVERSITI MALAYA, MEMBER
    2019 to 2021 (University)
  • INSTITUTE OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE, ASSESSORS
    2018 to 2018 (University)
  • INSTITUTE OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE, FACULTY OF SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA, ASSESSORS
    2018 to 2018 (University)
  • INNOVATIVE FOOD SCIENCE AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES, REVIEWER
    2018 to 2018 (University)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2021 (University)
  • Panel of Reviewer for UMFRG 2020
    Faculty of Science, 2020 (Ptj/ Faculty)
  • Panel of Jury for Biosymposium 2019
    University Malaya, 2019 (University)
  • Panel of Jury for BSGC Poster Competition
    University Malaya, 2019 (University)
  • Jury for INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH INNOVATION, INVENTION AND SOLUTION EXPOSITION (iRIISE)
    University of Malaya, 2018 (University)
  • Scientific Advisor
    Cytonex Sdn Bhd, 2017 (Private)
  • The Best Session Paper in 3rd International Conference on Chemical, Agricultural and Medical Sciences (CAMS-2015)
    IICBE INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION, 2015 (International)
  • Skim Latihan Akademik Institusi Pengajian Tinggi (SLAI)
    University of Malaya, 2009 (University)
  • Postgraduate Research Grant (PS306/2009B) University of Malaya
    University of Malaya, 2009 (University)
  • Award of Excellence for International Achievements
    Majlis Debat Univeristi-Universiti Malaysia, 2008 (National)
  • Anugerah Hakim Berjasa
    Majlis Debat Universiti-Universiti Malaysia, 2008 (National)
  • Best Oral Presentation for the 13th biological Sciences Graduate Congress
    National University of Singapore, 2008 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Rajendram, Arullthevan; Mostaffa, Nur Hikmah; Dumin, Walftor; Oke, Mushafau Adebayo; Simarani, Khanom; Somasundram, Chandran; Razali, Zuliana; Rejab, Nur Ardiyana; Al-Idrus, Aisyafaznim (2022). Dual activity of Meloidogyne incognita-regulated Musa acuminata Pathogenesis-related-10 (MaPR-10) gene, GENE. 809. doi:10.1016/j.gene.2021.146041
  2. Fang, L. S., Ramarao, K. D. R., Razali, Z., & Somasundram, C. (2021). Effects of Four Different Washing Agents on Microbial Load, Biochemical Properties, Heavy Metals and Pesticides Residues in Sweet Potato Leaves (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam). Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 48(4), 969-978.
  3. Fung, S. M., Razali, Z., & Somasundram, C. (2021). Involvement of Phenolic Compounds and Their Composition in the Defense Response of Fusarium oxysporum infected Berangan Banana Plants. Sains Malaysiana, 50(1), 23-33. doi: 10.17576/jsm-2021-5001-03
  4. Razali, Z., Somasundram, C., Nurulain, S. Z., Kunasekaran, W., & Alias, M. R. (2021). Postharvest Quality of Cherry Tomatoes Coated with Mucilage from Dragon Fruit and Irradiated with UV-C. Polymers, 13(17), 13. doi: 10.3390/polym13172919
  5. Ming, F. S., Razali, Z., Somasundram, C. (2019). Reactive Oxygen Species Scavenging Enzyme Activities in Berangan Banana Plant Infected by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense. Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 46(6), 1084-1095.
  6. George, D. S., Anthony, K. K., Santhirasegaram, V., Saruan, N. M., Kaur, H., Razali, Z., Somasundram, C. (2017). Effects of two different water sources used for irrigation on the soil geochemical properties and the quality of the Lohan guava (Psidium guajava L. Lohan). Water Science and Technology, 75(10), 2465-2474.
Others
  1. Alias, M. R., Somasundram, C. and Razali, Z (2023). Utilisation of hot water treatment on papaya (Carica papaya L. cv. Eksotika II) to elucidate disease resistance and maintain postharvest quality. International Food Research Journal 30(3): 577 - 590
  2. Fung Shi Ming, Zuliana Razali and Chandran Somasundram (2020) Involvement of Phenolic Compounds and Their Composition in the Defense Response of Fusarium oxysporum Infected Berangan Banana Plants. Sains Malaysiana
  3. Lim SF, Kivaandra DRR, Razali Z, and Chandran S (2020) Effects of four different washing agents on Microbial Load and Biochemical Properties of Sweet potato leaves (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam). CMJS
  4. Tiong, C.Y., Dorcas, F.S.M., Matthew, R.A., Chandran. S., Zuliana, R. (2020). Effects of Ultrasonic Treatment on Disease Resistance, Antioxidant Content and Antioxidant Changes (Reactive Oxygen Species) In Chokanan Mango. Mitteilungen Klosterneuburg, 70(9)
  5. Anthony K.R, George D.S, Kaur H., Fung S.M, Santhirasegaran V., Razali Z and Somasundram S (2017). ROS and Antioxidant Activity of Fusarium Infected Banana. Journal of Phytopathology.
  6. George DS, Anthony KK, Santhirasegaran V, Saruan NM, Kaur H, Razali Z and Somasundram C.(2017). Effects of two different water sources used for irrigation on the soil geochemical properties and the quality of the Lohan guava (Psidium guajava L. Lohan). Journal of Water Science and Technology, 75(10), 2455-2474
  7. George, D.S., Razali, Z., Somasundram, C. (2016). Physical and physiochemical changes that occurs during growth and development of the Sarawak pineapple (Ananas comosus L. Merr. Cv Sarawak).
  8. Santhisegaran V, George DS,Anthony KK, Singh HKV, Saruan NM, Azhari NLA, Razali Z and Somasundram A (2016). Effects of soybean processing and packaging on the quality of commonly consumed local delicacy tempe. Journal of Food Quality, 39(6), 675-684
  9. Anthony, K.K., George, D.S., Razali, Z. and Somasundram, C. (2015). Enzymatic Activity of Pathogenesis-related (PR) Proteins of Five Local Banana Cultivars During Ripening. Acta Horticulturae. 1088, 349-354 (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication)
  10. Dominic Soloman George, Zuliana Razali, Vicknesha Santhirasegaram, Chandran Somasundram (2015). Effects of Ultraviolet-C treatment on the proteome changes in fresh cut mango (Mangifera indica L. cv. Chokanan). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
  11. Dominic Soloman George,Zuliana Razali, Vicknesha Santhirasegaram, Chandran Somasundram (2015).Effects of Ultraviolet Light (UV-C) and Heat Treatment on The Quality of Fresh-Cut Chokanan Mango and Josephine Pineapple. Journal of Food Science (00):S426-S434.
  12. Nadiah Mohd Saruan, Avinash, S., Kamal Solhaimi Fadzil, Chandran, S., Zuliana Razali., Rebecca, O.P.S, Chandran, S. 2015. Connecting learners: The role of biotechnology programme in preparing students for the industry. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education.
  13. Santhirasegaram V, Zuliana R and Chandran S (2014). Comparison of UV-C treatment and thermal pasteurization on quality of Chokanan mango (Mangifera indica L.) juice. DOI: 10.1016/j.fbp.2014.03.011. Food and Bioproducts Processing. (ISI-Cited Publication)
  14. Santhirasegaram V, Zuliana R, Dominic SG and Somasundram C (2014).Effects of sonication and ultraviolet-c treatment as a hurdle concept on quality attributes of Chokanan mango (Mangifera indica L.) juice. DOI: 10.1177/1082013214528188. Food Science and Technology International. (ISI- Cited Publication)
  15. Somasundram, C., Sagran, A., Razali, Z. and San, R.O.P. (2015). From Low Technology to Biotechnology: Practical Solutions to Indigenous Communities' Postharvest Needs. Acta Horticulturae. 1088, 273- 276 (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication)
  16. Somasundram, C., Sagran, A., Razali, Z. and San, R.O.P. (2015). From Low Technology to Biotechnology: Practical Solutions to Indigenous Communities' Postharvest Needs. Acta Horticulturae. 1088, 273-276 (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication)
  17. Vicknesha Santhirasegaram, Zuliana Razali, Chandran Somasundram (2015). Physicochemical, nutritional, microbial, and sensory analysis of thermal and non-thermal processed Chokanan mango (Mangifera indica L.) juice. Acta Horticulturae. 1088, 573-577 (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication)
  18. Vicknesha Santhirasegaram, Zuliana Razali, Dominic Soloman George & Chandran Somasundram (2015). Effects of Thermal and Non-thermal Processing on Phenolic Compounds, Antioxidant Activity and Sensory Attributes of Chokanan Mango (Mangifera indica L.). Food Bioprocess Technology 8 (9): 1825-1994 (ISI-Cited Publication)
  19. Sathiresan V, Razali Z and Somasundram C (2013). Effects of thermal treatment and sonication on quality attributes of chokanan mango (Mangifera indica L.) juice. Accepted for publication in Ultrasonics Sonochemistry. (ISI-cited publication Q1)
  20. Zuliana R, Nair H, Boyce AN and Chandran S (2013). Cell wall enzyme activity and changes in sugar content in pollinated orchids treated with ethylene inhibitors and sugars. Scientia Horticultulturae (Sci Hortic -Amsterdam) (159):143-151
  21. R., Zuliana., S., Chandran., A.,L., Lee and A., N., Boyce (2010). Isolation and Characterization of Ethylene Related Genes during Pollination Induced Senescence of Dendobrium Orchids. Proceeding Southeast Asia Symposium on Quality and Safety of Fresh and Fresh Cut Produce. Acta Hort (ISHS) 875. pp 523-530
  22. Zuliana R, Yip YK, Nair H, Boyce AN and Chandran S (2010). Effect of sugars and aminooxyacetic acid on the longevity of pollinated Dendrobium Pompadour flowers. Indian Journal of Horticulture 67 (2) (ISI-Cited Publication)
  23. OPS Rebecca, R Zuliana, AN Boyce and S Chandran (2008). Determining pigment extraction efficiency and pigment stability of dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus). Journal of Biological Sciences 8 (7):1174 - 1180 (SCOPUS-Cited Publication)
  24. Rebecca OPS, Zuliana R, Wijenthiran K, Boyce AN and Chandran S, 2008. A Comparative Study on Selected Antioxidants During Pollination Induced Senescence on Dendrobium Sonia and Dendrobium Savin White. Asian Journal of Plant Sciences 7 (8): 724-729 (SCOPUS-Cited Publication)
  25. Zuliana R, Boyce AN, Nair H and Chandran S, 2008. Effects of Aminooxyacetic Acid and Sugar on the Longevity of Pollinated Dendrobium Pompadour. Asian Journal of Plant Sciences 7(7): 654-659 (SCOPUS-Cited Publication)
  26. Zuliana R, Yip YK, Nair H, Boyce AN and Chandran S (2008). Physiological Changes Following Pollination of Dendrobium Pompadour Flowers. Malaysian Journal of Science 27 (2): 67-74 (SCOPUS-Cited Publication)
  27. Chandran S., Zuliana R., Yip Y.K, Nair H., Boyce A.N. and Tiew Y.N (2007). Effects of sugars and aminoacetic acid on the longevity of pollinated Oncidium Gower Ramsey flowers.Malaysian J Sc 26(2): 57-63
  28. Sharif Hossain A.B.M, Boyce A.N, A. Majid H.M, Chandran S and Zuliana R. (2007). Effects of ethanol on the longevity and abscission of bougainvillea flowers. Mj. Int. J. Sci. Tech. , 01(2), 184-193 (ISI-Cited Publication)
  29. Chandran S., Toh C. L., Zuliana R., Yip Y. K., Nair H. and Boyce A. N. (2006). Effects of sugars and aminooxyacetic acid on the longevity of pollinated Dendrobium (Heang Beauty) flowers. J App Hort
Chapter in Books
  1. Santhirasegaram, V., Razali, Z., & Somasundram, C. 2016. Safety improvement of fruit juices by novel thermal and nonthermal processing. in Food hygiene and toxicology in ready-to-eat foods, pp 209-223. Elsevier: Academic Press
Article in Proceeding
  1. Zuliana, R., Chandran, S., Lee, A.L., Boyce, A.N. and Nair, H. 2010. ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ETHYLENE RELATED GENES DURING POLLINATION INDUCED SENESCENCE OF DENDROBIUM ORCHIDS. Acta Hort. (ISHS) 875:523-530 http://www.actahort.org/books/875/875_68.htm
  2. Razali Z, Chandran S, Lee AL, Boyce AN and Nair H (2009). Isolation and characterization of ethylene related genes during pollination induced senescence of Dendrobium orchids Proceeding in the Southeast Asia Symposium on Quality and Safety of Fresh and Fresh Cut Produce (SEAsia 2009), page P-65
  3. Rebecca OPS, Zuliana R, Boyce AN and Chandran S (2008). Determining pigment extraction efficiency and pigment stability of dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus). Proceedings from the Seminar on Food Biotechnology: Perspectives, Challenges and Opportunities, 25 26 November 2008, Equatorial Hotel Bangi, Selangor, pp: 144-150
  4. Zuliana R., Chandran S., Lee A.L., Boyce A.N and Nair H. (2007). Isolation and characterization of senescence-associated ethylene genes from Dendrobium orchids. Xu Z et al., (eds). Biotechnology and Sustainable Agriculture 2006 and Beyond, 327-332. Springer. 978-1-4020-6634-4 (Print) 978-1-4020-6635-1 (e-book) (ISI-Cited Publication)
Other Publications
  1. Vicknesha Santhirasegaram, Kelvin Kiran Anthony, Dominic Soloman George, Nadiah Mohd Saruan, Hasvinder Kaur Baldev Singh, Fung Shi Ming, Sarah Choong Ee Mei, Zuliana Razali and Chandran Somasundram. (2016). Postharvest practices through a community engagement workshop in Kampung Sungai Suloh,Senggarang, Johor (ISBN: 978-967-0380-77-3) - Monograph
  2. Vicknesha Santhirasegaram, Kelvin Kiran Anthony, Dominic Soloman George, Nadiah Mohd Saruan, Hasvinder Kaur Baldev Singh, Fung Shi Ming, Sarah Choong Ee Mei, Zuliana Razali and Chandran Somasundram.(2016) Engaging with a community s needs: a postharvest lab initiative in Kampung Parit Kaseh, Senggarang, Johor (ISBN: 978-967-0380-78-0) - Monograph
  3. Rebecca Ow Phui San, Nadiah Mohd Saruan, Vicknesha Santhirasegaram, Kelvin Kiran Anthony, Dominic Soloman George, Natasha Nurliyana Azhari, Avinash Sagran, Kamal Solhaimi Fadzil, Zuliana Razali and Chandran Somasundram.Promoting Social Engagement Amongst Postgraduate: Postharvest Training for Orang Asli Entrepreneurs - Monograph
  4. Vicknesha Santhirasegaram, Kelvin Kiran Anthony, Dominic Soloman George, Natasha Nurliyana Azhari, Avinash Sagran, Nadiah Mohd Saruan, Cheng Chew Weng, Hasvinder Kaur Baldev Singh, Zuliana Razali and Chandran Somasundram. Inculcating Proper Postharvest Practices through a Community Engagement Workshop. - Monograph
  5. Rebecca O.P.S, Zuliana R & Chandran S. 2014. Promoting social responsibility amongst postgraduates: engaging the orang asli children. - Monograph
  6. Somasundram, C., Zuliana Razali, Ow, P.S.R. 2013. From low technology to Biotechnology: Practical solutions to indigenous communities postharvest needs. 2nd Southeast Asia Symposium on QQuality Managemenat Postharvest Systems. K1-25 (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication) - Extended Abstract
  7. Zuliana R, Nair H, Boyce AN and Chandran S (2008). Isolation and characterization of ethylene related genes from Dendrobium orchids. Page: 77, Book of Abstract, 13th Biological Science Graduate Congress: The Big Bang of Biological Sciences, 15-17 December 2008, National University of Singapore. - Extended Abstract

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2022 - 2024, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-FNW
    Wp3: Developing Next-generation Microbiome-based Biostimulant For Sustainable Crop Production In A Changing Climate ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2020 - 2022, RU Geran
    Effect Of Organic Supplements On Growth And Acclimatization Of Selected Tissue Culture Plants ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2018 - 2021, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Biochemical And Antiseptic Properties Of Malaysian Moringa Oleifera Leave Extracts And Their Potential As A Sanitizing Agent ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2019 - 2021, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    A Comparative Metabolome And Proteome Analysis To Elucidate Disease Resistance In Hot Water Treated Papaya ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  5. 2018 - 2020, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    A Metabolomics Approach To Investigate The Effects Of Uv-c Treatment And Edible Coating As A Hurdle Concept For Shelf-life Extension And Quality Maintenance Of Fresh-cut Fruits. ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  6. 2019 - 2021, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    A Comparative Metabolome And Proteome Analysis To Elucidate Disease Resistance In Hot Water Treated Papaya ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  7. 2018 - 2020, RU Operation
    A Metabolomics Approach To Investigate The Effects Of Uv-c Treatment And Edible Coating As A Hurdle Concept For Shelf-life Extension And Quality Maintenance Of Fresh-cut Fruits. ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  8. 2018 - 2019, RU Operation
    Science storytellers : Using narratives as a teaching tool for primary science ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  9. 2018 - 2018, RU Operation
    Biosecurity and Biosafety for tropical Agricultural Economy ( Consultant)
  10. 2018 - 2018, RU Operation
    Biosecurity and Biosafety for Tropical Agricultural Bioeconomy ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  11. 2017 - 2017, RU Operation
    Biosecurity and safety for Tropical Agricultural Bioeconomy- Sub Program 9 ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  12. 2015 - 2016, RU Operation
    Effects of water sources used for irrigation on the quality of Lohan guava (Psidium guajava L. Lohan) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  13. 2015 - 2015, RU Operation
    Effects of UV-C treatment on shelf life, nutritional properties and bioactive compounds of guava (Psidium guajava L. Lohan) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  14. 2009 - 2010, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Expression of Ethylene Related Genes in Pollinated Dendrobium Pompadour ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  15. 2008 - 2009, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Expression of Ethyene Related Genes in Pollinated Dendrobium Pompadour ( Principal Investigator(PI))
Private
  1. 2022 - 2024, Private Funding
    Characterisation And Comparison Of Plant-derived Extracellular Vesicles ( Co-Researcher)
International
  1. 2022 - 2024, International Funding
    Postharvest Technologies To Improve The Nutritional Quality And Storage Life Of Fig Fruit (ficus Farica L) Produce Under Greenhouse And Open Field Condition In Uae ( Co-Researcher)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Scientific Advisor, Cytonex Sdn Bhd
    01 Dec 2017 - 01 Dec 2022 (National)
  • Preferred Consultant for Midp, Malaysian Institute for Debate and Public Speaking
    01 Oct 2015 - 01 Oct 2020 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Exploring the impact of postharvest treatments on secondary metabolites and proteins in figs, One day symposium: Research Collaboration between UAEA and Universiti Malaya, UAEA (International) (10 Oct 2023 - 10 Oct 2023)
  2. Postharvest Technology for Food Security and Safety, CEBAR Mini Bio Symposium in Conjunction with IPRG Bulgaria Erasmus Mobility Visit, CEBAR (University) (04 Jul 2023 - 04 Jul 2023)
  3. Innovative Postharvest Technologies for Food Sustainability and Safety, 3rd China ASEAN Conference on Agricultural Science and Technology, Guanxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences (International) (18 Nov 2019 - 19 Nov 2019)
  4. USING NOVEL ALTERNATIVES TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF CUT FRUITS, SCIENTIFIC SEMINAR PRESENTATION BY ISB/CEBAR PI, CEBAR (University) (29 Jan 2018 - 29 Jan 2018)
  5. The Use of Hurdle Technology for the Improvement of Palm Oil Quality, SDTC-UM SYMPOSIUM 2017, Sime Darby Technology Centre (National) (09 Aug 2017 - 09 Jul 2017)
  6. Thermal and Non-thermal processing for postharvest improvements of crops, Seminar series of Master Biotechnology program (Faculty of Science, UM) , Institut Sains Biologi, Fakulti Sains, Universiti Malaya, (University) (University) (16 May 2016 - 16 May 2016)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Effects of Ultrasonication Combined With UV-C Irradiation on Disease Resistance and Quality of Mangoes (Mangifera indica L.), 33rd Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar, UKM (National) (09 Dec 2023 - 09 Dec 2023)
  2. Science Storytellers: Using Narratives as a tool to teach primary science, Persidangan Akademia Komuniti Universiti Malaya., UMCARES (University) (18 Dec 2018 - 19 Dec 2018)
  3. Improvements in Quality and Antioxidant Capacity of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) Exposed to UV-C irradiation, 3rd International Conference on Chemical, Agricultural and Medical Sciences, International Institute of Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering (International) (10 Dec 2015 - 11 Dec 2015)
  4. Effects of ripening of Polyphenolic Profiles of Mas and Berangan bananas, CEBAR MINI symposium for plant science, CEBAR (University) (09 Jan 2014 - 09 Jan 2014)
  5. Effects of ripening on the Polyphenolic Profile of Mas and Berangan Bananas, 5th ASIAHORCs Joint Symposium (International) (26 Nov 2013 - 28 Nov 2013)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Preventing Postharvest Mango Anthracnose by Hot Water Treatment Combined with Calcium Chloride, 33rd Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar, UKM (National) (09 Dec 2023 - 09 Dec 2023)
  2. Effects of Different Ripening Stages on Quality of Microwave Dried Banana (Musa acuminata), 33rd Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar, UKM (National) (09 Dec 2023 - 09 Dec 2023)
OTHERS
  1. Effects of Ultrasonic Treatment on Disease Resistance and Antioxidant Content in Chokanan Mango, Biosymposium 2020, Institute of Biological Sciences , Faculty of Science, UM (University) (04 Jun 2020 - 05 Jun 2020)
  2. Effects of postharvest ultrasonic treatment on membrane leakage and reactive oxygen species enzyme activity of Chokanan Mango., Biosymposium 2020, Institute of Biological Sciences , Faculty of Science, UM (University) (04 Jun 2020 - 05 Jun 2020)
  3. Effects of ultrasonic treatment on the physicochemical properties on Chokanan mangoes, Biosymposium 2020, Institute of Biological Sciences , Faculty of Science, University Malaya (University) (04 Jun 2020 - 05 Jun 2020)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Sqi7023 Msc Progress - Isolation of Microbial 2,3 Butanediol Producers from Local Sources, University, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2023) Sqi7023 Progress - in Vitro Evaluation of Brucea Javanica On Lipid Metabolism, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2023) Panel Penemuduga Sarjana Muda Sains Dengan Pendidikan, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  4. (2021) A Short Note On Bioavailability of Antioxidants in Fruits and Fruit Based Processed Foods and Their Health Benefits", International, (External Examiner)
  5. (2021) Examiner for Proposal Defence, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  6. (2021) Panel Temu Duga Ijazah Sarjana Pendidikan, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  7. (2021) Evaluator for Frgs Cycle (1) 2021, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  8. (2020) Reviewer for "Influence of the extrusion process on the bioaccessibility, intestinal permeability, and antioxidant capacity of phenolic compounds from mango (Mangifera indica L.) bagasse-added confections ", Journal of Innovative Food Science and Emerging Tecgnology , (Reviewer)
  9. (2019) Microbial Stabilization of Grape Musts and Wines using coiled UV-X reactor in Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies, (Reviewer)
  10. (2016) Micropropagation and pigment extraction of Echinocereus Cinerascens, (Internal Examiner)
  11. (2014) Biotransformation of momordica charantia fresh juice by lactobacillus plantarum and its anti diabetic properties, (Internal Examiner)
  12. (2013) Reviewer For Modulations in Seed Micromorphology Reveal Signature of Adaptive Species-Diversification in Orchids," , (Reviewer)
  13. Reviewer for Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies, (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Scientific Advisory Board, National, (Expert Advisor)
  2. (2022) Scientific Advisor for Cytonex Sdn Bhd, National, (Technical Advisor)
  3. (2020) Working Group for Science Outlook 2020, Akademi Sains Malaysia
  4. (2020) Advisor for plant biochemistry, Cytonex Sdn bhd
  5. (2014) Tissue Culture Work for the Investigation of Nematode-plant Relationship in Bananas, Monash University, National
Contribution to event
  1. (2021) Chairperson, National, (Event Organiser)
Mentoring
  1. (2023) Research Advisor for Gik1001 - a Review On Natural Ingredients Used in The Manufacturing Skin Care Products for Anti-Ageing in Cosmetic Industry., University, (Academic Advisor)
  2. (2023) Research Advisor for Gik 1001 - The Perception of Undergraduate Students of University Malaya On The Abolition of The Death Penalty in Malaysia, University, (Academic Advisor)
  3. (2023) Academic Advisor, University, (Academic Advisor)
  4. (2022) Penasihat Akademik, University, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2023) MANIPULATION OF LACTIC ACID BACTERIA GROWTH AND METABOLISM IN MILK BY SOURSOP, ANNONA MURICATA EXTRACT AND ITS EFFECTS ON POLYPHENOLIC COMPOUNDS, PHYSICOCHEMICAL, NUTRITIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES OF FERMENTED MILK., AHMAD JUNAIDI BIN MOHD SHUKRI
  2. (2022) Antioxidant Properties and Effects of Dried Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extracts on Human Wharton's Jelly-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells, KIVAANDRA DAYAA RAO A/L RAMARAO
  3. (2021) CHARACTERIZATION OF THE REACTIVE OXYGEN SPECIES AND REACTIVE NITROGEN SPECIES DEFENSE SYSTEM IN BERANGAN BANANA, FUNG SHI MING
  4. (2015) Revealing Plant Bacterial Defence Interaction Using Metabolic Profiling and Reactivespecies Defence System in Selected Local Pineapple (Ananas Comosus) Cultivars to Compliment Current Strategies in Combating Pineappele Heart Rot, HASVINDER KAUR BALDEV SINGH
  5. (2015) Fingerprinting the ROS and RNS Defence System in Banana, Fung Shi Ming
  6. (2012) Isolation and Identification of Allergens in Selected Local Fruits and the Molecular Characterization of its Mechanism of Action in vitro, Dominic Soloman a/l George
Master
  1. (2023) IN-VITRO SAFETY AND EFFICACY ASSESSMENT OF MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS-DERIVED EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES ON PRIMARY HUMAN AIRWAY CELLS, PAVITHRA DEWI A/P SUPPIAH
  2. (2023) A COMPARATIVE METABOLOME AND PROTEOME ANALYSIS TO ELUCIDATE DISEASE RESISTANCE IN HOT WATER TREATED PAPAYA (Carica Papaya L.), MATTHEW RAJ A/L ALIAS
  3. (2023) POSTHARVEST PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL CHANGES OF PERMAI 5 MELONS (Cucumis melo L. var. cantalupensis), ANIS AMALIN ASSAADAH BINTI BAHARUDIN
  4. (2023) IN VITRO ASSESSMENT OF TOXICITY AND IMMUNOGENICITY OF STEM CELL-DERIVED EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES IN MOUSE PRIMARY LUNG EPITHELIAL CELLS, NURUL SYAHIRAH BINTI ABD RAZAK
  5. (2022) A METABOLOMICS APPROACH TO INVESTIGATE THE EFFECTS OF UV-C TREATMENT AND EDIBLE COATING AS A HURDLE CONCEPT FOR SHELF-LIFE EXTENSION AND QUALITY MAINTENANCE OF FRESH-CUT FRUITS, NIK NORNISA BINTI OSMAN
  6. (2016) CELLULAR AND BIOCHEMICAL CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH INDUCTION OF THE DEFENSE SYSTEM IN BERANGAN (AAA) BANANA, KELVIN KIRAN ANTHONY
  7. (2012) Expression, isolation, purification and antifungal studies of Pathogenesis related (PR) proteins in selected cooking and dessert varieties of bananas., Kelvin Kiran Anthony
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2023) Shelf life and quality of fruit juice treated with centrifugation and ultrafiltration
  2. (2023) Physiological properties and quality of fruit juice from different pineapple cultivars
  3. (2023) Physiological properties and quality of fruit juice from different mango cultivars
  4. (2023) Physiological and antioxidant properties of passion fruit enriched honey
  5. (2023) Physiological and antioxidant properties of guava enriched honey
  6. (2023) Industrial Training, Lew Jun Hong
  7. (2022) Preventing mango anthracnose by hot water treatment combined with inorganic salt
  8. (2022) Effects of ultrasonication on disease resistance of chilli
  9. (2022) Effects of ultrasonication combined with UV-C irradiation on disease resistance and quality of mangoes
  10. (2022) Effects of ripening stages on quality of microwave dried bananas
  11. (2022) Effects of microwave drying on quality characterisitics of different banana varieties
  12. (2021) THE USE OF UV-C TO ELUCIDATE DISEASE RESISTANCE & PROLONG SHELF LIFE IN CHOKANAN MANGO
  13. (2021) Physiological and Biochemical Changes During Ripening of Berangan and Mas Banana Varieties
  14. (2021) Isolation and characterization of extracellular vesicles from papaya
  15. (2021) Isolation and characterization of extracellular vesicles from mango
  16. (2021) Isolation and characterization of extracellular vesicles from dragonfruit
  17. (2013) Effects of UV treatments on quality of guava
  18. (2013) Effects of thermal and sonication on quality of guava and pineapple fresh blend
  19. (2013) Effects of oven drying on quality and shelf life of ketupat

TEACHING

Bachelor
  1. (2023) SIJ3012 - Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology
  2. (2023) SIJ2009 - Biochemistry Practical Ii
  3. (2023) SIJ2016 - Food Process Biochemistry
  4. (2023) SIJ2013 - Special Topics in Biochemistry
  5. (2022) SIJ3012 - Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology
  6. (2022) SIJ1003 - Biochemistry of Cells
  7. (2022) SIJ2008 - Biochemistry Practical I
  8. (2022) SIJ2009 - Biochemistry Practical Ii
  9. (2022) SIJ3015 - Epigenetics & Rna Biology
  10. (2022) SIJ3003 - Plant Molecular Biology
  11. (2021) SIJ3008 - Advanced Molecular Biology
  12. (2021) SIJ3012 - Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology
  13. (2021) SIJ1003 - Biochemistry of Cells
  14. (2021) SIJ2008 - Biochemistry Practical I
  15. (2021) SIJ2009 - Biochemistry Practical Ii
  16. (2021) SIJ3015 - Epigenetics & Rna Biology
  17. (2021) SIX1002 - Ethics and Safety
  18. (2021) SIJ1001 - Life Processes
  19. (2021) SIJ3003 - Plant Molecular Biology
  20. (2021) GIG1005 - Social Engagement
  21. (2021) SIJ2013 - Special Topics in Biochemistry
  22. (2014) SHED3104 - Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  23. (2014) SHET2102 - Plant Biotechnology
  24. (2013) GXEX1417 - Social Enggagement
  25. (2013) SHED3104 - Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  26. (2013) SHET2102 - Plant Biotechnology
  27. (2013) SHET3102 - Fundamental Bioinformatics
  28. (2013) SHET3310 - Postharvest Physiology and Biotechnology

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Appointed as Panel Jury for The Competition "University of Malaya Three Minute Thesis " ( Um3mt ) 2016, (24 Mar 2016 - 24 Mar 2016)
  • Appointed as Panel Jury for The Competition "University of Malaya Three Minute Thesis " ( Um3mt ) 2016, (23 Mar 2016 - 23 Mar 2016)
  • Appointed as Deputy Chief Adjudicator for National Gender Debate Championship, (13 Nov 2015 - 15 Nov 2015)
  • Advisor for Workshop On The Postharvest Handling and Packaging of Fresh Vegetables, Kampung Parit Kaseh, Senggarang, Johor, (23 Oct 2015 - 24 Oct 2015)
  • Advisor for Workshop On The Postharvest Handling and Packaging of Fresh Vegetables, Kampung Sri Suluh, Senggarang, Johor, (21 Aug 2015 - 22 Aug 2015)
  • Facilitator for Pendidikan Spm & Stpm & Kerjaya 1 Seminar Malaysia 2015, (07 Apr 2015 - 07 Mar 2015)
  • Assistant Trainer for UM English Debates, (14 Jan 2014)
  • Master of Ceremony for Umrc 2013, (19 Nov 2013 - 20 Nov 2013)
  • Advisor for Workshop On The Postharvest Handling and Packaging of Fresh Vegetables and Processed Food in Kampung Sri Pantai, Senggarang Batu Pahat, Johor, (21 Sep 2013 - 23 Sep 2013)
  • Advisor for Community Service Programme for The Orang Asli Children in Kg Paya Mendoi, Kuala Krau, Pahang., (14 Sep 2013 - 14 Sep 2013)
  • Finals Adjudicator for Prime Minister English Debate Championship, (29 Aug 2013 - 29 Aug 2013)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. KURSUS ASAS VOKOL DALAM PENGUCAPAN AWAM, Panggung Ekperiment, Fakulti Seni Kreatif (22 Nov 2023 - 22 Nov 2023)