Curriculum Vitae

DR. MOHD ZUWAIRI BIN SAIMAN

Senior Lecturer
  • Institute of Biological Sciences
    Faculty of Science
  • zuwairi
  • +603-79674372

AREAS OF EXPERTISE


  • METABOLOMICS
  • METABOLIC ENGINEERING
  • PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY
    Secondary metabolites production, biosynthetic pathways, natural products, cell and tissue culture

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION


  • PhD
    Leiden University, Netherlands
  • MSc (Biology), (Bioteknologi Tumbuhan)
    Leiden University, Netherlands
  • BSc (Hons)(Biotechnology), (BIOTEKNOLOGI)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES


  • Committee Members
    25 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    10 Sep 2024 - 09 Sep 2025 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Committee Members
    09 Aug 2024 - 08 Aug 2025 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    01 Aug 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 (Faculty)
  • Committee Members
    02 Oct 2024 - 02 Oct 2024 (Faculty)
  • Committee Members
    13 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Committee Members
    09 Jul 2024 - 09 Jul 2024 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    24 Jan 2024 - 27 Apr 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Teknikal Perolehan Peralatan Saintifik (Incubator Shaker) di Fakulti Sains
    28 Feb 2024 - 28 Feb 2024 (Faculty)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Teknikal Perolehan Peralatan Saintifik (UV-Vis Spectrophotometer) di Fakulti Sains
    28 Feb 2024 - 28 Feb 2024 (Faculty)
  • Committee Members
    29 Jan 2024 - 29 Jan 2024 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    03 Oct 2023 - 05 Oct 2023 (Faculty)
  • Committee Members
    15 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 (Faculty)
  • Committee Members
    01 Oct 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Keselamatan dan Kesihatan ISB
    13 Feb 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Fakulti Sains
    02 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 (Faculty)
  • Pemangku Penyelaras Program Bioteknologi
    02 Dec 2019 - 13 Dec 2019 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Penasihat Akademik
    03 Sep 2018 - 02 Sep 2019 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Alumni
    16 Apr 2018 - 15 Apr 2019 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Penilai Luar Program (PLP) dan Semakan Kurikulum Program Bioteknologi 2019
    01 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • AJK ISB Career Talk 2018
    12 Sep 2018 - 23 Nov 2018 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Ijazah Tinggi (JKIT)
    11 May 2017 - 01 May 2018 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Penasihat Akademik
    10 Jan 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Evaluation committee for purchasing Anti Snap under HIR-MOHE Grant (H21001-F00009)
    26 Oct 2015 - 26 Oct 2015 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Auditor (Research Equipment)
    18 May 2015 - 18 May 2015 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)

MEMBERSHIPS


  • MALAYSIAN BOARD OF TECHNOLOGIST, GRADUATE TECHNOLOGIST, MEMBER
    Since 2024 (National)
  • METABOLOMICS SOCIETY, MEMBER
    2024 to present (International)
  • MALAYSIAN NATURAL PRODUCTS SOCIETY, MEMBER
    2024 to 2024 (National)
  • EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER, JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES AND CLINICAL RESEARCH, BOARD MEMBER
    2023 to present (International)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, MEMBER
    2023 to present (National)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY, MEMBER
    2017 to present (National)
  • MALAYSIAN NATURAL PRODUCTS SOCIETY, MEMBER
    2023 to 2023 (National)
  • CENTRE FOR NATURAL PRODUCTS RESEARCH AND DRUG DISCOVERY (CENAR), MEMBER
    2017 to 2021 (University)
  • MALAYSIAN NATURAL PRODUCTS SOCIETY, MEMBER
    2017 to 2021 (National)
  • CENTRE FOR RESEARCH IN BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR AGRICULTURE (CEBAR), MEMBER
    2015 to 2021 (University)

PUBLICATIONS


Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Abdullah, Nur Syafikah; Doni, Febri; Awal, Muhammad Adil; Mispan, Muhamad Shakirin; Saiman, Mohd Zuwairi; Mohd-Yusuf, Yusmin; Suhaimi, Nurul Shamsinah Mohd (2024). Multi-omics tools for understanding Trichoderma-plant symbiosis: biotechnological developments and future directions, SYMBIOSIS. . doi:10.1007/s13199-024-00996-2
  2. Khan, Al' aina Yuhainis Firus; Ahmed, Qamar Uddin; Khatib, Alfi; Ibrahim, Zalikha; Nipun, Tanzina Sharmin; Natto, Hatim Abdullah; Saiman, Mohd Zuwairi; Zakaria, Zainul Amiruddin; Wahab, Ridhwan Abdul (2024). Identification of cancer inhibitors from Hystrix brachyura bezoar extracts using LC-MS multivariate data analysis and in silico evaluation on Bcl-2, cyclin B/CDK1, VEGF and NM23-H1, BOLETIN LATINOAMERICANO Y DEL CARIBE DE PLANTAS MEDICINALES Y AROMATICAS. 23(1), 41-60. doi:10.37360/blacpma.24.23.1.4
  3. Mahmod, Intan Filzah; Bakar, Sharifah Nurnabilah Syed; Mispan, Muhamad Shakirin; Supandi, Farahaniza; Mohamed, Zulqarnain; Saiman, Mohd Zuwairi (2024). Weedy Rice Infestation in Malaysia: What Do We Know and Where Do We Go?, AGRICULTURE-BASEL. 14(8). doi:10.3390/agriculture14081307
  4. Samad, Muhammad Azizan; Saiman, Mohd Zuwairi; Majid, Nazia Abdul; Karsani, Saiful Anuar; Yaacob, Jamilah Syafawati (2024). Berberine and RNAi-Targeting Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase (TERT) and/or Telomerase RNA Component (TERC) Caused Oxidation in Colorectal Cancer Cell Line, HCT 116: An Integrative Approach using Molecular and Metabolomic Studies, CELL BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS. . doi:10.1007/s12013-023-01210-8
  5. Mahmod, Intan Filzah; Jeyasimman, Saharshini; Mispan, Muhamad Shakirin; Supandi, Farahaniza; Khatib, Alfi; Saiman, Mohd Zuwairi (2023). Comparative Metabolomics Analysis of Weedy Rice (Oryza spp.) across Peninsular Malaysia, AGRICULTURE-BASEL. 13(6). doi:10.3390/agriculture13061230
  6. Zakariya, Ali Muhammad; Saiman, Mohd Zuwairi; Simonsen, Henrik Toft; Ikram, Nur Kusaira Khairul (2023). Current state, strategies, and perspectives in enhancing artemisinin production, PHYTOCHEMISTRY REVIEWS. . doi:10.1007/s11101-023-09897-6
  7. Abdullah, N. S.; Doni, F.; Chua, K. O.; Mispan, M. S.; Saiman, M. Z.; Yusuf, Y. Mohd; Suhaimi, N. S. Mohd (2022). The diversity of rhizospheric bacterial communities associated with Trichoderma-treated rice fields, LETTERS IN APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY. . doi:10.1111/lam.13832
  8. Perumal, V; Khatib, A.; Ahmed, Q. U.; Uzir, B. F.; Abas, F.; Murugesu, S.; Saiman, M. Z.; Primaharinastiti, R.; El-Seedi, H. (2022). Correlation of the GC-MS-based metabolite profile of Momordica charantia fruit and its antioxidant activity, INTERNATIONAL FOOD RESEARCH JOURNAL. 29(1), 58-66. doi:10.47836/ifrj.29.1.07
  9. Sakika, Kasful Asra; Saiman, Mohd Zuwairi; Zamakshshari, Nor Hisam; Ahmed, Idris Adewale; Nasharuddin, Muhammad Nazil Afiq; Hashim, Najihah Mohd (2022). Analysis of Antioxidant Properties and Volatile Compounds of Honeys from Different Botanical and Geographical Origins, SAINS MALAYSIANA. 51(4), 1111-1121. doi:10.17576/jsm-2022-5104-13
  10. Tee, Khim Boon; Ibrahim, Luqman; Hashim, Najihah Mohd; Saiman, Mohd Zuwairi; Zakaria, Zaril Harza; Huri, Hasniza Zaman (2022). Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacometabolomic Approach in Early-Phase Clinical Trials: A Way Forward for Targeted Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes, PHARMACEUTICS. 14(6). doi:10.3390/pharmaceutics14061268
  11. Tee, Khim Boon; Ibrahim, Luqman; Hashim, Najihah Mohd; Saiman, Mohd Zuwairi; Zakaria, Zaril Harza; Huri, Hasniza Zaman (2022). Pharmacokinetics and Metabolomic Profiling of Metformin and Andrographis paniculata: A Protocol for a Crossover Randomised Controlled Trial, JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE. 11(14). doi:10.3390/jcm11143931
  12. Abdullah, Nur Syafikah; Doni, Febri; Mispan, Muhamad Shakirin; Saiman, Mohd Zuwairi; Yusuf, Yusmin Mohd; Oke, Mushafau Adebayo; Suhaimi, Nurul Shamsinah Mohd (2021). Harnessing Trichoderma in Agriculture for Productivity and Sustainability, AGRONOMY-BASEL. 11(12). doi:10.3390/agronomy11122559
  13. Boon, Tee Khim; Huri, Hasniza Zaman; Hashim, Najihah Mohd; Ibrahim, Luqman; Saiman, Mohd Zuwairi; Zakaria, Zaril Harza; Sakika, Kasful Asra; Hisham, Syaza Fatnin; Mansor, Azwa (2021). Pharmacometabolomics of Meformin Demonstrated Insulin Sensitivity Related Pathways at Peak Plasma Concentration on Healthy Volunteers - Preliminary Results, METABOLISM-CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL. 116, 28-28. doi:10.1016/j.metabol.2020.154536
  14. Mahmod, I. F., Saiman, M. Z., Mohamed, Z., Ishak, M. N., & Mispan, M. S. (2021). Morphological variation, distribution and relationship of weedy rice (Oryza sativa L.) in Peninsular Malaysia. Weed Biology and Management, 21(2), 86-99. doi: 10.1111/wbm.12223
  15. Nipun, T. S., Khatib, A., Ibrahim, Z., Ahmed, Q. U., Redzwan, I. E., Primaharinastiti, R., . . . El-Seedi, H. R. (2021). GC-MS- and NMR-Based Metabolomics and Molecular Docking Reveal the Potential Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors from Psychotria malayana Jack Leaves. Pharmaceuticals, 14(10), 29. doi: 10.3390/ph14100978
  16. Nipun, Tanzina Sharmin; Khatib, Alfi; Ahmed, Qamar Uddin; Nasir, Mohd Hamzah Mohd; Supandi, Farahaniza; Taher, Muhammad; Saiman, Mohd Zuwairi (2021). Preliminary Phytochemical Screening, In Vitro Antidiabetic, Antioxidant Activities, and Toxicity of Leaf Extracts of Psychotria malayana Jack, PLANTS-BASEL. 10(12). doi:10.3390/plants10122688
  17. Samad, M. A., Saiman, M. Z., Majid, N. A., Karsani, S. A., & Yaacob, J. S. (2021). Berberine Inhibits Telomerase Activity and Induces Cell Cycle Arrest and Telomere Erosion in Colorectal Cancer Cell Line, HCT 116. Molecules, 26(2), 16. doi: 10.3390/molecules26020376
  18. Mahmod, I. F., Saiman, M. Z., Mispan, M. S., Barakbah, S. S., & Osman, N. (2020). DIURNAL VARIATION IN PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES OF AEROBIC -ADAPTED RICE VARIETIES UNDER DIFFERENT MULCHING STRATEGIES. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 52(6), 2043-2049. doi: 10.30848/pjb2020-6(14)
  19. Nipun, T. S., Khatib, A., Ibrahim, Z., Ahmed, Q. U., Redzwan, I. E., Saiman, M. Z., . . . El-Seedi, H. R. (2020). Characterization of alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors from Psychotria malayana Jack Leaves Extract Using LC-MS-Based Multivariate Data Analysis and In-Silico Molecular Docking. Molecules, 25(24), 17. doi: 10.3390/molecules25245885
  20. Benchoula, Khaled; Khatib, Alfi; Quzwain, Fairuz M. C.; Mohamad, Che Anuar Che; Sulaiman, Wan Mohd Azizi Wan; Wahab, Ridhwan Abdul; Ahmed, Qamar Uddin; Ghaffar, Majid Abdul; Saiman, Mohd Zuwairi; Alajmi, Mohamed F.; El-Seedi, Hesham (2019). Optimization of Hyperglycemic Induction in Zebrafish and Evaluation of Its Blood Glucose Level and Metabolite Fingerprint Treated with Psychotria malayana Jack Leaf Extract, MOLECULES. 24(8). doi:10.3390/molecules24081506
  21. Pan, Qifang; Saiman, Mohd Zuwairi; Verpoorte, Robert; Tang, Kexuan (2018). ACCUMULATION OF TERPENOID INDOLE ALKALOIDS IN JASMONIC ACID ELICITED CATHARANTHUS ROSEUS PLANTS BEFORE AND DURING FLOWERING, PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY. 50(3), 1077-1083
  22. Saiman, Mohd Zuwairi; Miettinen, Karel; Mustafa, Natali Rianika; Choi, Young Hae; Verpoorte, Robert; Schulte, Anna Elisabeth (2018). Metabolic alteration of Catharanthus roseus cell suspension cultures overexpressing geraniol synthase in the plastids or cytosol, PLANT CELL TISSUE AND ORGAN CULTURE. 134(1), 41-53. doi:10.1007/s11240-018-1398-5
  23. Saiman, Mohd Zuwairi; Mustafa, Natali Rianika; Verpoorte, Robert (2018). Analysis of Terpenoid Indole Alkaloids, Carotenoids, Phytosterols, and NMR-Based Metabolomics for Catharanthus roseus Cell Suspension Cultures, PLANT CELL CULTURE PROTOCOLS, 4TH EDITION. 1815, 437-455. doi:10.1007/978-1-4939-8594-4_31
  24. Pan, Qifang; Saiman, Mohd Zuwairi; Mustafa, Natali Rianika; Verpoorte, Robert; Tang, Kexuan (2016). A simple and rapid HPLC-DAD method for simultaneously monitoring the accumulation of alkaloids and precursors in different parts and different developmental stages of Catharanthus roseus plants, JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY B-ANALYTICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE BIOMEDICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES. 1014, 10-16. doi:10.1016/j.jchromb.2016.01.034
  25. Saiman, M. Z., Mustafa, N. R., Choi, Y. H., Verpoorte, R., Schulte, A. E. (2015). Metabolic alterations and distribution of five-carbon precursors in jasmonic acid-elicited Catharanthus roseus cell suspension cultures, Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture. 122(2351-362), Article
  26. Saiman, M. Z., Mustafa, N. R., Pomahocova, B., Verberne, M., Verpoorte, R., Choi, Y. H., Schulte, A. E. (2014). Analysis of metabolites in the terpenoid pathway of Catharanthus roseus cell suspensions, Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture. 117(2), 225-2390167-6857.
  27. Saiman, M. Z., Mustafa, N. R., Schulte, A. E., Verpoorte, R., Choi, Y. H. (2012). Induction, characterization, and NMR-based metabolic profiling of adventitious root cultures from leaf explants of Gynura procumbens, Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture. 109(3), 465-475
ESCI
  1. Ikram, Nur Kusaira Khairul; Zakariya, Ali Muhammad; Saiman, Mohd Zuwairi; Kashkooli, Arman Beyraghdar; Simonsen, Henrik Toft (2023). Heterologous Production of Artemisinin in Physcomitrium patens by Direct in vivo Assembly of Multiple DNA Fragments, BIO-PROTOCOL. 13(14). doi:10.21769/BioProtoc.4719
  2. Perumal, Vikneswari; Khatib, Alfi; Ahmed, Qamar Uddin; Uzir, Bisha Fathamah; Abas, Faridah; Murugesu, Suganya; Saiman, Mohd Zuwairi; Primaharinastiti, Riesta; El-Seedi, Hesham (2021). Antioxidants profile of Momordica charantia fruit extract analyzed using LC-MS-QTOF-based metabolomics, FOOD CHEMISTRY: MOLECULAR SCIENCES. 2. doi:10.1016/j.fochms.2021.100012
  3. Bukhori, Mohamad Fhaizal Mohamad; Izzat, Muhd Kamal; Saiman, Mohd Zuwairi; Majid, Nazia Abdul; Jaafar, Hawa Z. E.; Ghasemzadeh, Ali; Sinniah, Uma Rani (2020). Preliminary Study on the Effect of Nitrogen and Potassium Fertilization, and Evapotranspiration Replacement Interaction on Primary and Secondary Metabolites of Gynura procumbens Leaves, PERTANIKA JOURNAL OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE. 43(3), 391-413
  4. Saedon, Nor Aidora; Saiman, Mohd Zuwairi; Ahmad, Noraini; Hashim, Rauzah; Rahman, Sharifah Nur Hafiza Syed A.; Zainudin, Normazlina; Azah, Muhamad Sufiyan; Amran, Mohd Firdaus Che; Husni, Zulhilmi; Othman, Hartini Khairi (2017). DNA analysis on mass grave bone samples: Ops Wawasan Khas, FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL GENETICS SUPPLEMENT SERIES. 6, E395-E396. doi:10.1016/j.fsigss.2017.09.164
Scopus
  1. Abdullah N.S., Doni F., Awal M.A., Mispan M.S., Saiman M.Z., Mohd-Yusuf Y., Suhaimi N.S.M. (2024). Multi-omics tools for understanding Trichoderma-plant symbiosis: biotechnological developments and future directions, Symbiosis. . doi:10.1007/s13199-024-00996-2
  2. Khan A.A.Y.F., Ahmed Q.U., Khatib A., Ibrahim Z., Nipun T.S., Natto H.A., Saiman M.Z., Zakaria Z.A., Wahab R.A. (2024). Identification of cancer inhibitors from Hystrix brachyura bezoar extracts using LC-MS multivariate data analysis and in silico evaluation on Bcl-2, cyclin B/CDK1, VEGF and NM23-H1, Boletin Latinoamericano y del Caribe de Plantas Medicinales y Aromaticas. 23(1), 41-60. doi:10.37360/blacpma.24.23.1.4
  3. Mahmod I.F., Syed Bakar S.N., Mispan M.S., Supandi F., Mohamed Z., Saiman M.Z. (2024). Weedy Rice Infestation in Malaysia: What Do We Know and Where Do We Go?, Agriculture (Switzerland). 14(8). doi:10.3390/agriculture14081307
  4. Samad M.A., Saiman M.Z., Abdul Majid N., Karsani S.A., Yaacob J.S. (2024). Berberine and RNAi-Targeting Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase (TERT) and/or Telomerase RNA Component (TERC) Caused Oxidation in Colorectal Cancer Cell Line, HCT 116: An Integrative Approach using Molecular and Metabolomic Studies, Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics. . doi:10.1007/s12013-023-01210-8
  5. Wahyuni D.K., Indriati D.T., Ilham M., Murtadlo A.A.A., Purnobasuki H., Junairiah, Purnama P.R., Ikram N.K.K., Samian M.Z., Subramaniam S. (2024). Morpho-anatomical characterization and DNA barcoding of Artemesia vulgaris L., Brazilian Journal of Biology. 84. doi:10.1590/1519-6984.278393
  6. Khairul Ikram N.K., Zakariya A.M., Saiman M.Z., Kashkooli A.B., Simonsen H.T. (2023). Heterologous Production of Artemisinin in Physcomitrium patens by Direct in vivo Assembly of Multiple DNA Fragments, Bio-protocol. 13(14). doi:10.21769/BioProtoc.4719
  7. Mahmod I.F., Jeyasimman S., Mispan M.S., Supandi F., Khatib A., Saiman M.Z. (2023). Comparative Metabolomics Analysis of Weedy Rice (Oryza spp.) across Peninsular Malaysia, Agriculture (Switzerland). 13(6). doi:10.3390/agriculture13061230
  8. Zakariya A.M., Saiman M.Z., Simonsen H.T., Ikram N.K.K. (2023). Current state, strategies, and perspectives in enhancing artemisinin production, Phytochemistry Reviews. . doi:10.1007/s11101-023-09897-6
  9. Abdullah N.S., Doni F., Chua K.O., Mispan M.S., Saiman M.Z., Mohd Yusuf Y., Mohd Suhaimi N.S. (2022). The diversity of rhizospheric bacterial communities associated with Trichoderma-treated rice fields, Letters in Applied Microbiology. 75(6), 1645-1650. doi:10.1111/lam.13832
  10. Perumal V., Khatib A., Ahmed Q.U., Uzir B.F., Abas F., Murugesu S., Saiman M.Z., Primaharinastiti R., El-Seedi H. (2022). Correlation of the GC-MS-based metabolite profile of Momordica charantia fruit and its antioxidant activity, International Food Research Journal. 29(1), 58-66
  11. Sakika K.A., Saiman M.Z., Zamakshshari N.H., Ahmed I.A., Nasharuddin M.N.A., Hashim N.M. (2022). Analysis of Antioxidant Properties and Volatile Compounds of Honeys from Different Botanical and Geographical Origins, Sains Malaysiana. 51(4), 1111-1121. doi:10.17576/jsm-2022-5104-13
  12. Tee K.B., Ibrahim L., Hashim N.M., Saiman M.Z., Zakaria Z.H., Huri H.Z. (2022). Pharmacokinetic Pharmacometabolomic Approach in Early-Phase Clinical Trials: A Way Forward for Targeted Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes, Pharmaceutics. 14(6). doi:10.3390/pharmaceutics14061268
  13. Tee K.B., Ibrahim L., Hashim N.M., Saiman M.Z., Zakaria Z.H., Huri H.Z. (2022). Pharmacokinetics and Metabolomic Profiling of Metformin and Andrographis paniculata: A Protocol for a Crossover Randomised Controlled Trial, Journal of Clinical Medicine. 11(14). doi:10.3390/jcm11143931
  14. Abdullah N.S., Doni F., Mispan M.S., Saiman M.Z., Yusuf Y.M., Oke M.A., Mohd Suhaimi N.S. (2021). Harnessing trichoderma in agriculture for productivity and sustainability, Agronomy. 11(12). doi:10.3390/agronomy11122559
  15. Mahmod, I. F., Saiman, M. Z., Mohamed, Z., Ishak, M. N., & Mispan, M. S. (2021). Morphological variation, distribution and relationship of weedy rice (Oryza sativa L.) in Peninsular Malaysia. Weed Biology and Management, 21(2), 86-99. doi: 10.1111/wbm.12223
  16. Nipun T.S., Khatib A., Ahmed Q.U., Nasir M.H.M., Supandi F., Taher M., Saiman M.Z. (2021). Preliminary phytochemical screening, in vitro antidiabetic, antioxidant activities, and toxicity of leaf extracts of Psychotria malayana Jack, Plants. 10(12). doi:10.3390/plants10122688
  17. Nipun, T. S., Khatib, A., Ibrahim, Z., Ahmed, Q. U., Redzwan, I. E., Primaharinastiti, R., . . . El-Seedi, H. R. (2021). Gc-ms-and nmr-based metabolomics and molecular docking reveal the potential alpha-glucosidase inhibitors from psychotria malayana jack leaves. Pharmaceuticals, 14(10). doi: 10.3390/ph14100978
  18. Perumal V., Khatib A., Uddin Ahmed Q., Fathamah Uzir B., Abas F., Murugesu S., Zuwairi Saiman M., Primaharinastiti R., El-Seedi H. (2021). Antioxidants profile of Momordica charantia fruit extract analyzed using LC-MS-QTOF-based metabolomics, Food Chemistry: Molecular Sciences. 2. doi:10.1016/j.fochms.2021.100012
  19. Samad, M. A., Saiman, M. Z., Abdul Majid, N., Karsani, S. A., & Yaacob, J. S. (2021). Berberine Inhibits Telomerase Activity and Induces Cell Cycle Arrest and Telomere Erosion in Colorectal Cancer Cell Line, HCT 116. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 26(2). doi: 10.3390/molecules26020376
  20. Bukhori, M. F. M., Izzat, M. K., Saiman, M. Z., Majid, N. A., Jaafar, H. Z. E., Ghasemzadeh, A., & Sinniah, U. R. (2020). Preliminary study on the effect of nitrogen and potassium fertilization, and evapotranspiration replacement interaction on primary and secondary metabolites of gynura procumbens leaves. Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, 43(3), 391-413.
  21. Mahmod, I. F., Saiman, M. Z., Mispan, M. S., Barakbah, S. S., & Osman, N. (2020). Diurnal variation in physiological responses of aerobic-adapted rice varieties under different mulching strategies. Pakistan Journal of Botany, 52(6), 2043-2049. doi: 10.30848/PJB2020-6(14)
  22. Nipun, T. S., Khatib, A., Ibrahim, Z., Ahmed, Q. U., Redzwan, I. E., Saiman, M. Z., . . . El-Seedi, H. R. (2020). Characterization of -Glucosidase Inhibitors from Psychotria malayana Jack Leaves Extract Using LC-MS-Based Multivariate Data Analysis and In-Silico Molecular Docking. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 25(24). doi: 10.3390/molecules25245885
  23. Benchoula K., Khatib A., Quzwain F.M.C., Che Mohamad C.A., Wan Sulaiman W.M.A., Wahab R.A., Ahmed Q.U., Ghaffar M.A., Saiman M.Z., Alajmi M.F., El-Seedi H. (2019). Optimization of hyperglycemic induction in zebrafish and evaluation of its blood glucose level and metabolite fingerprint treated with psychotria malayana Jack Leaf extract, Molecules. 24(8). doi:10.3390/molecules24081506
  24. Pan Q., Saiman M.Z., Verpoorte R., Tang K. (2018). Accumulation of terpenoid indole alkaloids in jasmonic acid elicited catharanthus roseus plants before and during flowering, Pakistan Journal of Botany. 50(3), 1077-1083
  25. Saiman M.Z., Miettinen K., Mustafa N.R., Choi Y.H., Verpoorte R., Schulte A.E. (2018). Metabolic alteration of Catharanthus roseus cell suspension cultures overexpressing geraniol synthase in the plastids or cytosol, Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture. 134(1), 41-53. doi:10.1007/s11240-018-1398-5
  26. Saedon N.A., Saiman M.Z., Ahmad N., Hashim R., Syed A.Rahman S.N.H., Zainudin N., Azah M.S., Che Amran M.F., Husni Z., Khairi Othman H. (2017). DNA analysis on mass grave bone samples: Ops Wawasan Khas, Forensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series. 6, e395-e396. doi:10.1016/j.fsigss.2017.09.164
  27. Saiman, M. Z., Mustafa, N. R., Choi, Y. H., Verpoorte, R., Schulte, A. E. (2015). Metabolic alterations and distribution of five-carbon precursors in jasmonic acid-elicited Catharanthus roseus cell suspension cultures, Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture. 122(2), 351-362
  28. Saiman, M. Z., Mustafa, N. R., Pomahočová, B., Verberne, M., Verpoorte, R., Choi, Y. H., Schulte, A. E. (2014). Analysis of metabolites in the terpenoid pathway of Catharanthus roseus cell suspensions, Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture. 117(2), 225-239
  29. Saiman, M. Z., Mustafa, N. R., Schulte, A. E., Verpoorte, R., Choi, Y. H. (2012). Induction, characterization, and NMR-based metabolic profiling of adventitious root cultures from leaf explants of Gynura procumbens, Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture. 109(3), 465-47501676857 (ISSN).
Books
  1. Mohd Zuwairi Saiman (2014) Terpenoids and terpenoid indole alkaloids in Catharanthus roseus cell suspension cultures. Institute of Biology, Faculty of Science, Leiden University. ISBN 978-94-6259-380-0
Chapter in Books
  1. Saiman M.Z., Mustafa N.R., Verpoorte R. (2018) Analysis of Terpenoid Indole Alkaloids, Carotenoids, Phytosterols, and NMR-Based Metabolomics for Catharanthus roseus Cell Suspension Cultures. In: Loyola-Vargas V., Ochoa-Alejo N. (eds) Plant Cell Culture Protocols. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 1815. Humana Press, New York, NY/Springer Nature (DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-8594-4_31)
Article in Proceeding
  1. Mustafa NR, Saiman MZ, Korbes AP, Verberne MC, Schulte AE. The plant cell factory. Biotrends 2010 International Congress: New trends in green chemistry, Dortmund, Germany, 1-2 December 2010, Abstract pp. 65.
  2. Saiman MZ, Mustafa NR, Schulte AE, Choi YH, Verpoorte R. Metabolic profiling of some Catharanthus roseus cell lines. Biotrends 2010 International Congress: New trends in green chemistry, Dortmund, Germany, 1-2 December 2010, Abstract pp. 71.
Other Publications
  1. Tee Khim Boon, Hasniza Zaman Huri, Najihah Mohd Hashim, Luqman Ibrahim, Mohd Zuwairi Saiman, Zaril Harza Zakaria, Kasful Asra Sakika, Syaza Fatnin Hisham, Azwa Mansor (2021) Pharmacometabolomics of Meformin Demonstrated Insulin Sensitivity Related Pathways at Peak Plasma Concentration on Healthy Volunteers - Preliminary Results. Metabolism - Clinical and Experimental, Volume 116, 154536 - Extended Abstract

RESEARCH PROJECT


National
  1. 2023 - 2025, UM International Collaboration Grant
    Exploring the nutraceutical properties of encapsulated Sonchus Arvensis L. and Artemisia vulgaris L. Extract. ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2023 - 2025, UM International Collaboration Grant
    Phytochemical Analysis and Metabolomics Study of Sonchus arvensis L. and Artemisia vulgaris ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2021 - 2024, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    An Integrated Approach Of Machine Learning And Metabolomics For Investigating Botanical Origin And Authenticity Of Malaysian Stingless Bee (kelulut) Honey ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2022 - 2024, UM International Collaboration Grant
    Extraction of valuable chemicals from agricultural crop waste using deep eutectic solvents ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2022 - 2024, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-IISS
    WP2: Towards Sustainable River Management: Nano Photo-Reduction, Biodecompose and Engineered Catalytic Depolymerization Methods on Treatment of Solid and Liquid River Wastes ( Co-Researcher)
  6. 2019 - 2023, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Secondary Metabolites-phytohormones Production Of Trichoderma Asperellum Sl2 And Its Cross-talk Interactions With Rice Roots ( Co-Researcher)
  7. 2019 - 2023, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Understanding The Regulation Of Seed Dormancy And Longevity Of Malaysian Weedy Rice Through Genetic And Metabolomic Studies ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  8. 2019 - 2022, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-FNW
    Metabolomics-driven Pharmaceutical Assessment Of Andrographis Paniculata (hempedu Bumi) As Antidiabetic Treatment ( Co-Researcher)
  9. 2015 - 2019, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) - AFR (Frontier Science)
    Rnai-mediated Downregulation Of Htert In Canser Cell Lines (cml) ( Co-Researcher)
  10. 2015 - 2019, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) - AFR (Frontier Science)
    Ellucidation Of The Effects On Epigenetic Mechanism In Cell Lines With Altered Gene Expression ( Co-Researcher)
  11. 2015 - 2019, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Understanding Phenotypic Variation Between Weedy Rice And Cultivated Rice Using Metabolomics Approach ( Co-Researcher)
  12. 2015 - 2018, Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP)
    Engineering the monoterpenoid pathway in rice for the crop improvement ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  13. 2024 - 2027, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Investigating the Anti-Diabetic and Toxicity Mechanism of Psychotria malayana Leaf Extract in Rats through Metabolomics, International Islamic University of Malaysia ( Co-Researcher)
  14. 2023 - 2025, Matching Grant
    Uncovering the Medicinal Potential of Southeast Asian Flora through Phytochemical and Molecular Analysis of Tabernaemontana macrocarpa and Wild Ginger Species, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) ( Co-Researcher)
International
  1. 2023 - 2024, SATU JOINT RESEARCH SCHEME
    Glutamine and Methyl Jasmonate for enhancing the metabolite production of Sonchus arvensis L. culture under LED treatment, Universitas Airlangga ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2023 - 2024, International Funding
    Toxicity of selected Indonesian 'jamu' on zebrafish model, Universitas Airlangga ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2023 - 2024, SATU Joint Research Scheme
    The exploration of Sonchus arvensis L. for phytochemical screening and anti dengue fever (DHF), Universitas Airlangga ( Co-Researcher)

PAPER PRESENTED


INVITED SPEAKER
  1. What is metabolomics all about?, International Team Teaching, Universitas Gadjah Mada (International) (27 Nov 2023 - 27 Nov 2023)
  2. What is chromatography and how does it work?, International Team Teaching, Universitas Gadjah Mada (International) (20 Nov 2023 - 20 Nov 2023)
  3. Metabolomics: Introduction and Application in Life Sciences, Seminar Bulanan PASUM, Pusat Asasi Sains Universiti Malaya (University) (08 Jan 2016)
  4. Metabolomics: Application in natural products research and plant sciences, Annual Colloquium on Drug Development from Natural Products, Centre for Natural Product Research and Drug Discovery (CENAR), University of Malaya (University) (12 Aug 2015)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Metabolic profiling of Catharanthus roseus cell lines , ACTS Symposium 2011, Lunteren, The Netherlands (National) (12 Jan 2011 - 13 Jan 2011)
  2. Metabolic profiling of Catharanthus roseus cell lines , Biotrends 2010 International Congress, Dortmund, Germany  (International) (01 Dec 2010 - 02 Dec 2010)
  3. The plant cell factory , Biotrends 2010 International Congress, Dortmund, Germany  (International) (01 Dec 2010 - 02 Dec 2010)
  4. The plant cell factory, STW Annual Congress 2010, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands (National) (07 Oct 2010)
  5. Multidisciplinary approach for studying the biosynthesis of anti-cancer alkaloids in Catharanthus roseus , 2nd Joint retreat of PhD students in Plant Sciences, Max Plank Instutite of Plant Sciences, Cologne, Germany  (International) (15 Apr 2010 - 17 Apr 2010)
  6. High Throughput Production of Technology Controlled Cloned Materials For Agriculture, BioMalaysia 2006, MOSTI and Biotech Corp (International) (06 Dec 2006 - 08 Dec 2006)
PRESENTER
  1. Metabolomics - past and present, Asian Oceania Metabolomics Forum, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand (International) (06 Sep 2017 - 08 Sep 2017)
  2. Biotechnological study of medicinal plant cells and adventitious root cultures for secondary metabolites production, MSc. Colloquium, Department Pharmacognosy, Leiden University, The Netherlands (University) (12 Aug 2009)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES


Evaluation
  1. (2024) Invited Reviewer for a Paper Submitted to Chemistry and Biodiversity, International, (Reviewer)
  2. (2024) Assessor for Candidature Defense of An Msc Student - Memoona Jaffar, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2024) Judge for The 'Solve for Tomorrow 2024' Competition by Samsung and Universiti Malaya Stem Centre, National, (Reviewer)
  4. (2024) Assessor for Confirmation Candidature Defense of a Phd Student - Goh Pei Chung, University, (Internal Examiner)
  5. (2024) Panel Reviewer for The Umsc Ca.R.E Fund Research Grant (Umsc-Rg) and The Dato' Mahmood Merican Medical Research Grant (Mmrg) 2024, University, (Reviewer)
  6. (2024) Invited Reviewer for a Paper Submitted to Plos One, International, (Reviewer)
  7. (2024) Assessor for Candidature Defense of An Msc Student - Nik Nur Fatin Nasyuha Kamaruzaman, University, (Internal Examiner)
  8. (2023) Assessor for Proposal Defense of a Phd Student - Goh Pei Chung, University, (Reviewer)
  9. (2023) Panel Assessor for Research Grant Proposal of Mrun Research Officer Grant Scheme (Mrogs) 2023, National, (Reviewer)
  10. (2023) Judge for The 'Solve for Tomorrow 2023' Competition by Samsung and Universiti Malaya Stem Centre, National, (Reviewer)
  11. (2023) Assessor for Candidature Defense of An Mmedsc Student, Faculty of Pharmacy, UM - Zhao Binjin, University, (Internal Examiner)
  12. (2023) Assessor for Proposal Defense of a Phd Student - Siti Nur Akmar Mazlin, University, (Reviewer)
  13. (2023) Invited Reviewer for a Paper Submitted to Chemistry and Biodiversity, International, (Reviewer)
  14. (2023) Invited Reviewer for a Paper Submitted to Scientific Reports, International, (Reviewer)
  15. (2023) Invited Reviewer for a Paper Submitted to Journal of Food Biochemistry, International, (Reviewer)
  16. (2023) Invited Reviewer for a Paper Submitted to Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, International, (Reviewer)
  17. (2023) Assessor for Candidature Defense of An Msc Student - Priya Rajakumar, University, (Internal Examiner)
  18. (2023) Assessor for Candidature Defense of An Msc Student - Alicia Ng Jia Huey, University, (Internal Examiner)
  19. (2023) Assessor for Proposal Defense of a Phd Student - Jamiila Binti Ismail, University, (Reviewer)
  20. (2023) External Examiner for Phd Thesis from University of Gujrat, Pakistan - Ms. Saba Munir: Post Harvest Management and Genotyping of Banana, International, (External Examiner)
  21. (2023) External Examiner for Msc Thesis from Universiti Sains Malaysia - Aldurrah Zenab: Antidepressant Effect of Andrographis Paniculata Extract On Chronic Unpredictable Stress (Cus) Induced Depression Zebrafish Model Via Metabolomics Approach, National, (External Examiner)
  22. (2022) Invited Reviewer for a Research Paper Submitted to Molecules, International, (Reviewer)
  23. (2022) Invited Reviewer for a Research Paper Submitted to Molecules, International, (Reviewer)
  24. (2022) Invited Reviewer for a Research Paper Submitted to Phytochemistry, International, (Reviewer)
  25. (2022) Invited Reviewer for a Paper Submitted to Scientific Reports, International, (Reviewer)
  26. (2022) Invited Reviewer for a Paper Submitted to Sustainability, International, (Reviewer)
  27. (2022) Invited Reviewer for a Paper Submitted to Scientific Reports, International, (Reviewer)
  28. (2022) Invited Reviewer for a Paper Submitted to Scientific Reports, International, (Reviewer)
  29. (2022) Invited Reviewer for a Research Paper Submitted to 3biotech, International, (Reviewer)
  30. (2022) Assessor for Proposal Defense of An Msc Student - Priya Rajakumar, University, (Reviewer)
  31. (2022) Evaluator for Frgs Research Grant Proposal, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, University, (Reviewer)
  32. (2022) Assessor for Candidature Defense of a Phd Student - Lili Syahani Rusli, University, (Internal Examiner)
  33. (2022) Assessor for Candidature Defense of a Phd Student - Sharmilla Ashokan, University, (Internal Examiner)
  34. (2022) Assessor for Candidature Defense of An Mbiotech Student - Mei Juan Wong, University, (Internal Examiner)
  35. (2021) Ahli Jawatankuasa Penyaring Kertas Soalan Peperiksaan dan Skema Jawapan, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  36. (2021) Invited Reviewer for a Research Paper Submitted to Biology (Isi-Indexed, If2020: 5.1), International, (Reviewer)
  37. (2021) Appointment as a Judge for IIUM Research Day 2021, National, (External Evaluator)
  38. (2021) External Examiner for Phd Thesis from University of Gujrat, Pakistan, International, (External Examiner)
  39. (2021) Invited Reviewer for a Paper Submitted to Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (Scopus-Indexed), International, (Reviewer)
  40. (2021) Invited Reviewer for a Research Paper Submitted to Toxics (Isi-Indexed, If2020: 4.1), International, (Reviewer)
  41. (2021) Assessor for Proposal Defense of An Msc Student - Alicia Ng Jia Huey, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  42. (2021) Evaluator for Biosymposium 2021, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  43. (2021) Assessor for Candidature Defense of a Phd Student - Shahril Efzueni Rozali, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  44. (2021) Assessor for Candidature Defense of An Msc Student - Hazel Marie Kugan, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  45. (2021) Evaluator of Frgs Research Grant Proposal for Faculty of Science UM, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  46. (2021) Evaluator of Frgs Research Grant Proposal for Faculty of Pharmacy UM, University, (External Evaluator)
  47. (2020) Assessor for Candidature Defense of MSc student Karlson Chou Khai Soong (HMA180010) , (Assessor)
  48. (2020) Assessor for Candidature Defense of PhD student Noraikim Mohd Hanafiah (SVA180026), (Assessor)
  49. (2020) Assessor for Candidature Defense of MSc student Nurul Amylia Sahruzaini (17006572/2), (Assessor)
  50. (2020) Assessor for Proposal Defense of MSc student Hazel Marie Kugan (S2005438/1), (Assessor)
  51. (2020) Assessor for Proposal Defense of PhD student Lili Syahani Rusli (SVA180073) , (Assessor)
  52. (2020) Invited reviewer for a research paper submitted to Vegetos, (Reviewer)
  53. (2020) Invited reviewer for a research paper submitted to In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology - Plant, (Reviewer)
  54. (2020) Invited reviewer for a research paper submitted to Plant Biology, (Reviewer)
  55. (2020) Invited reviewer for a research paper submitted to Biomolecules, (Reviewer)
  56. (2020) Internal Examiner for Master of Biotechnology Dissertation of Charumathi Yogarajan entitled 'Effects of phenylalanine feeding on flavonoid production in Boesenbergia rotunda cell suspension cultures', (Internal Examiner)
  57. (2020) Assessor for Confirmation Candidature Defense of PhD student Noraikim Mohd Hanafiah (SVA180026) , (Assessor)
  58. (2019) Assessor for Proposal Defense of M.Biotech student Siti Nor Azreen (SOC180017) , (Assessor)
  59. (2019) Assessor for Candidature Defense of PhD student Christie Soo Tze Chiew (SHC160046), (Assessor)
  60. (2019) Assessor for Candidature Defense of M.Biotech student Nurul Syazwan (SOC170011) , (Assessor)
  61. (2019) Assessor for Proposal Defense of M.Biotech student Nur Diyana Adiyamee (SOC180009) , (Assessor)
  62. (2019) Assessor for Candidature Defense of MSc student Nur Sa'adah Abdul Halim (SGR160054), (Assessor)
  63. (2019) Assessor for Proposal Defense of M.Biotech student Nurul Akmal Muhamad (SOC180018) , (Assessor)
  64. (2019) Assessor for Proposal Defense of M.Biotech student Tan Yee Yein (SOC180003) , (Assessor)
  65. (2019) Assessor for Candidature Defense of PhD student Shahril Efzueni Rozali (SVA170009), (Assessor)
  66. (2019) Assessor for Proposal Defense of MSc student Nurul Amylia Sharuzaini (SMA190019) , (Assessor)
  67. (2019) Assessor for Candidature Defense of M.Biotech student Sharifah Aina Afzan (SGF150012) , (Assessor)
  68. (2019) Assessor for Proposal Defense of PhD student Noraikim Mohd Hanafiah (SVA180026) , (Assessor)
  69. (2019) Assessor for Candidature Defense of PhD student Kho Pei Ee (SHC160040), (Assessor)
  70. (2019) Assessor for Candidature Defense of PhD student William Chung Weil Lam (SHC160074) , (Assessor)
  71. (2019) Internal Examiner for Master of Biotechnology Dissertation of Muhamad Fadhil Ahmad entitled ' Metabolite Profiling of Ganoderma-Infected Oil Palm Tree Grown on Ultisol and Oxisol Soil in Malaysia' , (Internal Examiner)
  72. (2019) Invited reviewer for a research paper submitted to the Journal of Applied Microbiology , (Reviewer)
  73. (2019) Invited reviewer for a research paper submitted to Metabolomics , (Reviewer)
  74. (2019) Invited reviewer for a research paper submitted to Malaysian Journal of Microbiology, (Reviewer)
  75. (2019) Invited reviewer for a research paper submitted to PLOS One , (Reviewer)
  76. (2018) Assessor for Proposal Defense of MBiotech student Nurul Syazwani (SOC170011) , (Assessor)
  77. (2018) Assessor for Candidature Defense of MBiotech student Sharifah Aina Afzan (SGF150012) , (Assessor)
  78. (2018) Assessor for Candidature Defense of MSc student Nadhirah Ahmad (SGR160034) , (Assessor )
  79. (2018) Assessor for Proposal Defense of MBiotech student Lee Chia Vai (SOC170007) , (Assessor)
  80. (2018) Assessor for Confirmation Defense of PhD Fast Track Candidate William Chung Weil Lam (SHC160074) , (Assessor)
  81. (2018) Assessor for Candidature Defense of MSc student Suhaina Nashath (SGR160058) , (Assessor)
  82. (2018) Invited Reviewer for an article submitted to the Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal Plants , (Reviewer)
  83. (2018) Invited Reviewer for an article submitted to the Malaysian Journal of Microbiology , (Reviewer)
  84. (2018) Assessor for Confirmation Defense of PhD Fast Track Candidate Christie Soo Tze Chiew (SHC160046) , (Assessor)
  85. (2017) Assessor for a Candidature Defense, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science - 1 PhD candidate , (Assessor)
  86. (2017) Assessor for Proposal Defenses, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science - 2 M.Biotech candidates , (Assessor)
  87. (2017) Assessor for a Proposal Defense, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science - 1 PhD candidate , (Assessor)
  88. (2017) Assessor for a Proposal Defense, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science - 1 MSc candidate , (Assessor)
  89. (2017) Assessor for a Proposal Defense, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science - 1 PhD candidate , (Assessor)
  90. (2017) Invited Reviewer for an article submitted to the Journal of Oil Palm Research , (Reviewer)
  91. (2017) Assessor for Proposal Defenses, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science - 2 PhD candidates, 1 MSc candidate , (Assessor)
  92. (2017) Assessor for a Candidature Defense, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science - 1 PhD candidate , (Assessor)
  93. (2017) Internal Examiner for MSc Dissertation of Fatin Iffah Rasyiqah entitled 'Comparison of The Effect of Different Enhancer Elements on Protein Expression Levels in Nicotiana tabacum Cultivar SR1 Transformed With An Anti-Toxoplasma scFV Antibody' , (Internal Examiner)
  94. (2017) Internal Examiner for PhD Thesis of Fatemeh Alipour entitled 'The Chemopreventive Effects of A New Benzo Indole Derivative Against Colon Cancer' , (Internal Examiner)
  95. (2016) Assessor for Candidature Defense, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science - 1 PhD, 1 MSc, 1 MBiotech candidates, (Assessor)
  96. (2016) Invited reviewer for a paper submitted to Metabolomics, (Reviewer)
  97. (2016) Assessor for Proposal Defense, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science - 1 PhD candidate, (Assessor)
  98. (2016) Invited reviewer for a paper submitted to Metabolomics, (Reviewer)
  99. (2016) Panel evaluator for Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - 2 PhD and 1 MSc application, (Evaluator)
  100. (2016) Assessor for Proposal Defense (Master of Biotechnology), Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science - 1 Master candidate, (Assessor)
  101. (2016) Assessor for Proposal Defense, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science - 1 PhD candidate, (Assessor)
  102. (2016) Internal examiner for PhD Thesis of Reza Farzinebrahimi entitled 'Elicitation Study on Total Phenolic and Flavonoid Content, and Antioxidant Activity of Gardenia jasminoides Cell Cultures' , (Internal Examiner)
  103. (2016) Internal examiner for PhD Thesis of Md. Zakaria Hussain Prodhan entitled 'Effects of Temperature on Morpho-Agronomic Performance, Aroma, Gene Expression, and Volatile Profile of Aromatic Rice' , (Internal Examiner)
  104. (2016) Judging Panel for 21st Biological Sciences Graduate Congress 2016, (Jugding Panel)
  105. (2015) Judge for poster presentation for Biohealth Final Year Project, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science , (Judge)
  106. (2015) Panel evaluator for Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - 1 MSc and 1 PhD application , (Evaluator)
  107. (2015) Assessor for Candidature Defense, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science - 1 Msc and 3 PhD candidates , (Assessor)
  108. (2015) Assessor for Proposal Defense, Faculty of Science - 2 PhD candidates , (Assessor)
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) Abstract Review Panelist, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2023) Invited Lecture, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2023) Guest Speaker/Panelist, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  4. (2021) Committee Member for Malaysia National Banana Congress (Mnbc) 2021, National, (Event Organiser)
  5. (2021) Committee Member for Malaysia National Banana Congress (Mnbc) 2021, National, (Event Organiser)
  6. (2019) Judging Panel for Oral Presentation, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  7. (2017) Forum Panelist, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
Mentoring
  1. (2024) Panel Penasihat Akademik, Fakulti Sains Sesi Akademik 2023/2024, University, (Academic Advisor)
  2. (2024) Penolong Koordinator Unit Phytochemistry Cenar, University, (Mentor)
  3. (2022) Penolong Koordinator Unit Phytochemistry Cenar, University, (Mentor)
  4. (2022) Panel Penasihat Akademik Fakulti Sains Sesi 2021-2022, University, (Mentor)
  5. (2022) Penyelaras Latihan Industri Bioteknologi Sesi 2021-2022, University, (Mentor)
  6. (2021) Steering Committee Member for CEBAR Strategic Planning (Csp) 2021 2025, University, (Mentor)
  7. (2021) Ahli Jawatankuasa Keselamatan, Kesihatan Pekerja, dan Alam Sekitar Fakulti Sains, University, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION


Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2024) METABOLOMIC ANALYSIS AND BIOLOGICAL ASSAY FROM AGED GARLIC ORIGINATED IN MALAYSIA AND INDONESIA, NURAINI PUSPITASARI
  2. (2024) PHYTOCHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL STUDIES OF Artemisia vulgaris L., ZAKARIYA ALI MUHAMMAD
  3. (2024) Understanding Trichoderma asperellum SL2 and rice roots interactions through transcriptomic and metabolomic approaches, NUR SYAFIKAH BINTI ABDULLAH
  4. (2023) Molecular Analysis and Metabolite Profiling of Colorectal Cancer Cell Line (HCT 116) Associated with Telomerase by RNAi-Mediated Silencing and Inhibition via Berberine, MUHAMMAD AZIZAN BIN SAMAD
  5. (2022) Distribution, Morphological, and Metabolomic Studies of Weedy Rice (Oryza spp.) in Peninsular Malaysia, INTAN FILZAH BINTI MAHMOD
Master
  1. (2023) Effects of Burial Depth on Weedy Rice Seed Longevity for Sustainable Weed Management, SHARIFAH NURNABILAH BINTI SYED BAKAR
  2. (2022) Antioxidant Properties, Volatile Compounds and Metabolites Fingerprinting of Honey from Different Botanical, Geographical and Entomological Origins, KASFUL ASRA SAKIKA
  3. (2017) PEMPROFILAN ASID AMINO PROTEINOGENIK MENGGUNAKAN PENDEKATAN ISOTOP BERLABEL DALAM Lactococcus lactis subsp. cremoris MG1363, Shuhaila Sharif (P78303) - Institut Sistem Biologi (INBIOSIS) - Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) (National University of Malaysia (UKM))
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2024) Phytochemical analysis and antioxidant activity of Garcinia mangostana stem bark - Zechuan Gan (BSc. Biotechnology)
  2. (2024) Phytochemical analysis and antioxidant activity of Garcinia mangostana roots - Adri Haikal Afezul (BSc. Biotechnology)
  3. (2024) Phytochemical analysis and an oxidant ac vity of Garcinia mangostana leaves - Siriluck Ponyam (BSc. Biotechnology)
  4. (2023) Transcriptomic meta-analysis of SARS-CoV2 and MERS-CoV - Nur Farahanim Ab Rani (BSc Biotechnology)
  5. (2023) Transcriptomic and network analysis in rice under an abiotic stress condition - SLAVINNA ANN JOHNNY (BSc Biotechnology)
  6. (2023) Metabolomic analysis of stingless bee honey from different entomological origins - LIEW YONG CHIE (BSc Biotechnology)
  7. (2023) Metabolomic analysis of seed germination and seedling growth in weedy rice - Balqis Zahrulail (BSc Biotechnology)
  8. (2021) The potential use and management of invasive plant Lantana camara: A bibliometric review - Sharomeetha Sitambaram (BSc Biotechnology)
  9. (2021) Metabolomics as a tool for precision medicine: Current insight, challenges and future prospects - Nur Tahierah Neadah (BSc Islamic Studies and Sciences)
  10. (2021) Metabolic engineering as a strategy for enhancing the production of pharmaceutical terpenoids: Current progress and challenges - Nurnisa Razab (BSc Biotechnology)
  11. (2021) Exploring the potential of multi-omics approach in medical studies - Nurin Athirah Mohd Zamri (BSc Islamic Studies and Sciences)
  12. (2019) Metabolomic analysis of weedy rice in Peninsular Malaysia - Saharshini Jeyasimman (BSc Biotechnology)
  13. (2019) Metabolomic analysis of salicylic acid-elicited Boesenbergia rotunda cell suspension cultures - Zul Ariff Mazlee (BSc Islamic Studies and Sciences)
  14. (2019) Metabolomic analysis of Boesenbergia rotunda jasmonate-elicited cell suspension cultures - Ain Syafiqah Sani (BSc Biotechnology)
  15. (2018) Effect of salicylic acid elicitation on Boesenbergia rotunda cell suspension culture - Nurul Afiqah Anuar (BSc Biotechnology)
  16. (2018) Effect of methyl jasmonate elicitation on Boesenbergia rotunda cell suspension culture - Ummu Athiyah (BSc Biotechnology)
  17. (2018) Analysis of total phenolic, flavonoid, anthocyanin contents and antioxidant activity of Garcinia mangostana extracts - Muhd. Lukman Al Hakim (BSc Biotechnology)
  18. (2018) Analysis of total anthocyanin, phenolic, flavonoid contents and antioxidant activity of weedy rice and cultivated rice - Muhd. Iman Danial (BSc Biotechnology)
  19. (2017) Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of Arabidopsis with basil geraniol synthase gene - Tengku Nurainna Fatihah (BSc Genetics)
  20. (2016) Zerumbone production and its biosynthetic genes expression in different part of Zingiber zerumbet L. Smith - Nabilah Abd Razak (BSc Genetics)
  21. (2016) Expression analysis of tryptophan decarboxylase (tdc) and strictosidine synthase (str) genes in different part of Catharanthus roseus - M. Kamal Izzat (BSc Genetics)
  22. (2016) Cloning and transformation of geraniol synthase (GES) gene in pCambia1304 expression vector and Agrobacterium - Noriziana Anuar (BSc Genetics)
  23. (2015) Proteomic analysis of nitric oxide-elicited Zingiber zerumbet adventitious root cultures - Nur Aishah Razali (BSc Genetics)

TEACHING


Master
  1. (2024) SQG7012 - Molecular Techniques in Crop Protection
  2. (2024) SQI7019 - Omics Technology
  3. (2023) SQI7019 - Omics Technology
  4. (2021) SQI7019 - Omics Technology
  5. (2019) SQG7012 - Molecular Techniques in Crop Protection
  6. (2015) Research Methodology
Bachelor
  1. (2024) SIO2005 - Analytical Techniques in Biotechnology
  2. (2024) SIE1002 - Bioethics and Safety
  3. (2024) SIK1001 - Biology Practical
  4. (2024) SIO2004 - Cell and Tissue Culture
  5. (2024) SIR2019 - Genomes
  6. (2024) SIO2009 - Metabolomics and Secondary Metabolites
  7. (2024) SIO2016 - Plant Cell and Tissue Culture
  8. (2024) SIO3025 - Secondary Metabolites and Metabolomics
  9. (2023) SIE1002 - Bioethics and Safety
  10. (2023) SIK1001 - Biology Practical
  11. (2023) SIO2004 - Cell and Tissue Culture
  12. (2023) SIR2019 - Genomes
  13. (2023) SIO2009 - Metabolomics and Secondary Metabolites
  14. (2023) SIO2016 - Plant Cell and Tissue Culture
  15. (2023) SIO3011 - Plant Morphogenesis
  16. (2023) SIO3025 - Secondary Metabolites and Metabolomics
  17. (2021) SIE1002 - Bioethics and Safety
  18. (2021) SIK1001 - Biology Practical
  19. (2021) SIO2004 - Cell and Tissue Culture
  20. (2021) SIX1002 - Ethics and Safety
  21. (2021) SIO2009 - Metabolomics and Secondary Metabolites
  22. (2019) SIO2004 - Cell and Tissue Culture
  23. (2019) SIO2009 - Metabolomics and Secondary Metabolites
  24. (2018) SIO2009 - Metabolomics and Secondary Metabolites
  25. (2017) SHEN3143 - Plant Molecular Biology
  26. (2017) SHEN3174 - Current Issues in Genetics and Molecular Biology
  27. (2017) SHES1270 - Biology Practical
  28. (2017) SHES1270 - Biology Practical
  29. (2017) SIX1002 - Ethics and Safety
  30. (2017) SIX1002 - Ethics and Safety
  31. (2016) SHEN2345 - Instrumentation
  32. (2016) SHEN3143 - Plant Molecular Biology
  33. (2016) SHEN3174 - Current Issues in Genetics and Molecular Biology
  34. (2015) SHEN3174 - Current Topics in Genetics and Molecular Biology
  35. (2015) SHES1270 - Biology Practical

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES


  • Program Khidmat Masyarakat 'Go Plogging: Plastic-Waste Free' Di Bagan Pinang, Port Dickson, (01 Feb 2020 - 01 Feb 2020)
  • Program Khidmat Masyarakat 'Taman Herba' Di SMK Dato Undang Musa Al-Haj, Jelebu, (28 Aug 2019 - 28 Aug 2019)
  • Program Khidmat Masyarakat 'Satu Pohon, Sejuta Harapan' Di Hutan Simpan Raja Muda Musa, Bestari Jaya, Selangor, (24 Aug 2019 - 24 Aug 2019)
  • Program Khidmat Masyarakat Di Pantai Cermin, Port Dickson, (13 Jul 2019 - 13 Jul 2019)
  • Program Khidmat Masyarakat 'Stem' Di SMK Dato Undang Musa Al-Haj, Jelebu, (11 Apr 2019 - 11 Apr 2019)
  • Program Khidmat Masyarakat Di Bukit Batu Putih, Port Dickson, (02 Mar 2019 - 02 Mar 2019)
  • Peserta Program Budayakan Gaya Hidup Lestari (Perkim), (04 Mar 2018 - 04 Mar 2018)
  • Organizing Committee for Soil Fun Run 2017, (11 Nov 2017 - 11 Nov 2017)
  • Volunteer for Trees of UM, (20 Mar 2017 - 20 Mar 2017)