Curriculum Vitae
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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FOOD QUALITY AND NUTRITIONFood
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POSTHARVEST BIOCHEMISTRY
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POST HARVEST TECHNOLOGYHorticulture
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
- Doctoral Degree (PhD)Universiti Malaya (UM)
- BSC, (BIOKIMIA)Universiti Malaya (UM)
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
- Panel Penasihat Industri dan Komuniti, Fakulti Sains, Universiti Malaya20 Sep 2023 - 19 Sep 2025 (Faculty)
- AJK Kebolehpasaran Graduan dan Kerjaya Fakulti Sains01 Aug 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 (Faculty)
- Coordinator GXEX1417 Social Engagement Course for Degree in Science (Biotechnology)23 Sep 2013 - present (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
- ISB Laboratory Coordinator18 Sep 2023 - 17 Sep 2024 (Department)
- IBC01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 (University Malaya)
- Inaugural Lecture Secretariate03 Jul 2023 - 03 Jul 2024 (Faculty)
- Coordinator22 Nov 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 (Department)
- Task Force Member01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
- Biological Sciences Graduate Congress 202301 Dec 2023 - 15 Dec 2023 (Faculty)
- Ketua Istiadat Konvokesyen Universiti Malaya25 Nov 2023 - 02 Dec 2023 (University Malaya)
- Coordinator29 Nov 2022 - 28 Nov 2023 (Department)
- Sambutan Hari Akademia 202325 Sep 2023 - 25 Sep 2023 (University Malaya)
- AJK SAMBUTAN HARI KEMERDEKAAN21 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 (Department)
- Task Force Member01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2023 (Department)
- Task Force Member09 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
- Task Force Member06 Mar 2020 - 05 Mar 2022 (Faculty)
- Academic Advisor panel09 Oct 2020 - 31 May 2021 (Faculty)
- Committee for Institute of Biosafety Committee University Malaya19 Apr 2019 - 21 Mar 2021 (University Malaya)
- Committee for Biochemistry Curriculum Review02 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
- Committee for ISB Alumni16 Apr 2018 - 15 Apr 2020 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
- Full Member of CEBAR02 Jan 2019 - 01 Jan 2020 (University Malaya)
- Editor for Redaksi Alumni Science02 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
- Advisor for Biological Sciences Graduate Congress 201921 Feb 2019 - 21 Dec 2019 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
- Committee for Panel of Academic Advisors12 Sep 2018 - 11 Sep 2019 (Faculty)
- Committee for IBC UM01 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 (University Malaya)
- Committee for Biochemistry External Examiner Visit02 Jan 2019 - 02 Jan 2019 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
- CEBAR FULL MEMBER02 Jan 2018 - 01 Jan 2019 (University Malaya)
- ISB SEMINAR COORDINATOR01 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 Advisor10 Jan 2017 - 09 Jan 2018 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
- Coordinator for Social Engagement GXEX 141701 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 (University Malaya)
- Supervisor13 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 Science24 Feb 2015 - 24 Feb 2017 (University Malaya)
- Committee member29 Aug 2013 - 28 Aug 2015 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
- Coordinator for Information Promotion, ISB01 Apr 2014 - 01 May 2015 (Faculty)
- College Treasurer15 Dec 2013 - 14 Jan 2015 (University Malaya)
- College Treasurer15 Dec 2013 - 14 Dec 2014 (Tun Syed Zahiruddin Residential College, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs))
- Fellow01 Nov 2013 - 31 Oct 2014 (Tun Syed Zahiruddin Residential College, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs))
- Fellow01 Nov 2013 - 31 Oct 2014 (University Malaya)
- Programme Coordinator23 Sep 2013 - 22 Jan 2014 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
- Fellow01 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec 2012 (Tun Syed Zahiruddin Residential College, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs))
- Fellow01 Jan 2011 - 31 Dec 2011 (Tun Syed Zahiruddin Residential College, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs))
MEMBERSHIPS
- STEERING COMMITEE MEMBER FOR CEBAR STRATEGIC PLANNING 2021, MEMBER2021 to present (University)
- ASIAN FOOD SAFETY AND SECURITY ASSOCIATION, MEMBERSince 2018 (International)
- KETUA JAWATANKUASA ALUMNI FAKULTI SAINS, PRESIDENT/ CHIEF2021 to 2023 (University)
- COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR FACULTY OF SCIENCE BULETTIN, MEMBER2020 to 2022 (University)
- AHLI JAWATANKUASA PENYARINGAN PENYARINGAN KERTAS SOALAN DAN SKEMA JAWAPAN, MEMBER2021 to 2021 (University)
- AHIL JAWATANKUASA KEINSTITUSIAN BIOKESELAMATAN UNIVERSITI MALAYA, MEMBER2019 to 2021 (University)
- INSTITUTE OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE, ASSESSORS2018 to 2018 (University)
- INSTITUTE OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE, FACULTY OF SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA, ASSESSORS2018 to 2018 (University)
- INNOVATIVE FOOD SCIENCE AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES, REVIEWER2018 to 2018 (University)
AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP
- EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARDUniversity of Malaya, 2021 (University)
- Panel of Reviewer for UMFRG 2020Faculty of Science, 2020 (Ptj/ Faculty)
- Panel of Jury for Biosymposium 2019University Malaya, 2019 (University)
- Panel of Jury for BSGC Poster CompetitionUniversity Malaya, 2019 (University)
- Jury for INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH INNOVATION, INVENTION AND SOLUTION EXPOSITION (iRIISE)University of Malaya, 2018 (University)
- Scientific AdvisorCytonex 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 MalayaUniversity of Malaya, 2009 (University)
- Award of Excellence for International AchievementsMajlis Debat Univeristi-Universiti Malaysia, 2008 (National)
- Anugerah Hakim BerjasaMajlis Debat Universiti-Universiti Malaysia, 2008 (National)
- Best Oral Presentation for the 13th biological Sciences Graduate CongressNational University of Singapore, 2008 (International)
PUBLICATIONS
Article in Journal
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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.
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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
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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).
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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
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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)
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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
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Rebecca O.P.S, Zuliana R & Chandran S. 2014. Promoting social responsibility amongst postgraduates: engaging the orang asli children. - Monograph
- 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
- 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
- 2022 - 2024, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-FNWWp3: Developing Next-generation Microbiome-based Biostimulant For Sustainable Crop Production In A Changing Climate ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2020 - 2022, RU GeranEffect Of Organic Supplements On Growth And Acclimatization Of Selected Tissue Culture Plants ( Co-Researcher)
- 2018 - 2021, RU Geran - Fakulti ProgramBiochemical And Antiseptic Properties Of Malaysian Moringa Oleifera Leave Extracts And Their Potential As A Sanitizing Agent ( Co-Researcher)
- 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))
- 2018 - 2020, RU Geran - Fakulti ProgramA 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))
- 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))
- 2018 - 2020, RU OperationA 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))
- 2018 - 2019, RU OperationScience storytellers : Using narratives as a teaching tool for primary science ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2018 - 2018, RU OperationBiosecurity and Biosafety for tropical Agricultural Economy ( Consultant)
- 2018 - 2018, RU OperationBiosecurity and Biosafety for Tropical Agricultural Bioeconomy ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2017 - 2017, RU OperationBiosecurity and safety for Tropical Agricultural Bioeconomy- Sub Program 9 ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2015 - 2016, RU OperationEffects of water sources used for irrigation on the quality of Lohan guava (Psidium guajava L. Lohan) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2015 - 2015, RU OperationEffects of UV-C treatment on shelf life, nutritional properties and bioactive compounds of guava (Psidium guajava L. Lohan) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2009 - 2010, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)Expression of Ethylene Related Genes in Pollinated Dendrobium Pompadour ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2008 - 2009, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)Expression of Ethyene Related Genes in Pollinated Dendrobium Pompadour ( Principal Investigator(PI))
Private
- 2022 - 2024, Private FundingCharacterisation And Comparison Of Plant-derived Extracellular Vesicles ( Co-Researcher)
International
- 2022 - 2024, International FundingPostharvest 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 Bhd01 Dec 2017 - 01 Dec 2022 (National)
- Preferred Consultant for Midp, Malaysian Institute for Debate and Public Speaking01 Oct 2015 - 01 Oct 2020 (National)
PAPER PRESENTED
INVITED SPEAKER
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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
- 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)
- Science Storytellers: Using Narratives as a tool to teach primary science, Persidangan Akademia Komuniti Universiti Malaya., UMCARES (University) (18 Dec 2018 - 19 Dec 2018)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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
- Preventing Postharvest Mango Anthracnose by Hot Water Treatment Combined with Calcium Chloride, 33rd Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar, UKM (National) (09 Dec 2023 - 09 Dec 2023)
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- 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
- (2023) Sqi7023 Msc Progress - Isolation of Microbial 2,3 Butanediol Producers from Local Sources, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2023) Sqi7023 Progress - in Vitro Evaluation of Brucea Javanica On Lipid Metabolism, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2023) Panel Penemuduga Sarjana Muda Sains Dengan Pendidikan, University, (Internal Evaluator)
- (2021) A Short Note On Bioavailability of Antioxidants in Fruits and Fruit Based Processed Foods and Their Health Benefits", International, (External Examiner)
- (2021) Examiner for Proposal Defence, University, (Internal Evaluator)
- (2021) Panel Temu Duga Ijazah Sarjana Pendidikan, University, (Internal Evaluator)
- (2021) Evaluator for Frgs Cycle (1) 2021, University, (Internal Evaluator)
- (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)
- (2019) Microbial Stabilization of Grape Musts and Wines using coiled UV-X reactor in Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies, (Reviewer)
- (2016) Micropropagation and pigment extraction of Echinocereus Cinerascens, (Internal Examiner)
- (2014) Biotransformation of momordica charantia fresh juice by lactobacillus plantarum and its anti diabetic properties, (Internal Examiner)
- (2013) Reviewer For Modulations in Seed Micromorphology Reveal Signature of Adaptive Species-Diversification in Orchids," , (Reviewer)
- Reviewer for Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies, (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
- (2024) Scientific Advisory Board, National, (Expert Advisor)
- (2022) Scientific Advisor for Cytonex Sdn Bhd, National, (Technical Advisor)
- (2020) Working Group for Science Outlook 2020, Akademi Sains Malaysia
- (2020) Advisor for plant biochemistry, Cytonex Sdn bhd
- (2014) Tissue Culture Work for the Investigation of Nematode-plant Relationship in Bananas, Monash University, National
Contribution to event
- (2021) Chairperson, National, (Event Organiser)
Mentoring
- (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)
- (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)
- (2023) Academic Advisor, University, (Academic Advisor)
- (2022) Penasihat Akademik, University, (Mentor)
SUPERVISION
Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
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(2024) 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
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(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
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(2021) CHARACTERIZATION OF THE REACTIVE OXYGEN SPECIES AND REACTIVE NITROGEN SPECIES DEFENSE SYSTEM IN BERANGAN BANANA, FUNG SHI MING
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(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
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(2015) Fingerprinting the ROS and RNS Defence System in Banana, Fung Shi Ming
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(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
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(2024) IN-VITRO SAFETY AND EFFICACY ASSESSMENT OF MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS-DERIVED EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES ON PRIMARY HUMAN AIRWAY CELLS, PAVITHRA DEWI A/P SUPPIAH
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(2024) IN VITRO ASSESSMENT OF TOXICITY AND IMMUNOGENICITY OF STEM CELL-DERIVED EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES IN MOUSE PRIMARY LUNG EPITHELIAL CELLS, NURUL SYAHIRAH BINTI ABD RAZAK
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(2024) POSTHARVEST PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL CHANGES OF PERMAI 5 MELONS (Cucumis melo L. var. cantalupensis), ANIS AMALIN ASSAADAH BINTI BAHARUDIN
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(2023) A Comparative Metabolome and Proteome Analysis to Elucidate Disease Resistance in Hot Water Treated Carica papaya L. cv. Eksotika II, MATTHEW RAJ A/L ALIAS
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(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
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(2016) CELLULAR AND BIOCHEMICAL CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH INDUCTION OF THE DEFENSE SYSTEM IN BERANGAN (AAA) BANANA, KELVIN KIRAN ANTHONY
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(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
- (2023) Shelf life and quality of fruit juice treated with centrifugation and ultrafiltration
- (2023) Physiological properties and quality of fruit juice from different pineapple cultivars
- (2023) Physiological properties and quality of fruit juice from different mango cultivars
- (2023) Physiological and antioxidant properties of passion fruit enriched honey
- (2023) Physiological and antioxidant properties of guava enriched honey
- (2023) Industrial Training, Adrian Mok Jian Sheng
- (2022) Preventing mango anthracnose by hot water treatment combined with inorganic salt
- (2022) Effects of ultrasonication on disease resistance of chilli
- (2022) Effects of ultrasonication combined with UV-C irradiation on disease resistance and quality of mangoes
- (2022) Effects of ripening stages on quality of microwave dried bananas
- (2022) Effects of microwave drying on quality characterisitics of different banana varieties
- (2021) THE USE OF UV-C TO ELUCIDATE DISEASE RESISTANCE & PROLONG SHELF LIFE IN CHOKANAN MANGO
- (2021) Physiological and Biochemical Changes During Ripening of Berangan and Mas Banana Varieties
- (2021) Isolation and characterization of extracellular vesicles from papaya
- (2021) Isolation and characterization of extracellular vesicles from mango
- (2021) Isolation and characterization of extracellular vesicles from dragonfruit
- (2013) Effects of UV treatments on quality of guava
- (2013) Effects of thermal and sonication on quality of guava and pineapple fresh blend
- (2013) Effects of oven drying on quality and shelf life of ketupat
TEACHING
Bachelor
- (2023) SIJ3012 - Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology
- (2023) SIJ2009 - Biochemistry Practical Ii
- (2023) SIJ2016 - Food Process Biochemistry
- (2023) SIJ2013 - Special Topics in Biochemistry
- (2022) SIJ3012 - Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology
- (2022) SIJ1003 - Biochemistry of Cells
- (2022) SIJ2008 - Biochemistry Practical I
- (2022) SIJ2009 - Biochemistry Practical Ii
- (2022) SIJ3015 - Epigenetics & Rna Biology
- (2022) SIJ3003 - Plant Molecular Biology
- (2021) SIJ3008 - Advanced Molecular Biology
- (2021) SIJ3012 - Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology
- (2021) SIJ1003 - Biochemistry of Cells
- (2021) SIJ2008 - Biochemistry Practical I
- (2021) SIJ2009 - Biochemistry Practical Ii
- (2021) SIJ3015 - Epigenetics & Rna Biology
- (2021) SIX1002 - Ethics and Safety
- (2021) SIJ1001 - Life Processes
- (2021) SIJ3003 - Plant Molecular Biology
- (2021) GIG1005 - Social Engagement
- (2021) SIJ2013 - Special Topics in Biochemistry
- (2014) SHED3104 - Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- (2014) SHET2102 - Plant Biotechnology
- (2013) GXEX1417 - Social Enggagement
- (2013) SHED3104 - Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- (2013) SHET2102 - Plant Biotechnology
- (2013) SHET3102 - Fundamental Bioinformatics
- (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
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KURSUS ASAS VOKOL DALAM PENGUCAPAN AWAM, Panggung Ekperiment, Fakulti Seni Kreatif (22 Nov 2023 - 22 Nov 2023)