Current students
PhD
| Aalina Sakiinah binti Mohd Fuad Project: Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activity of Snake Venom Peptide Against Bacteria |
| Akshaya Parasuraman Project: Transcriptomic and Proteomic Profiling of Malaysian Rice for Identification of Biomarkers Differentiating Weedy and Cultivated Rice Main Supervisor: A/Prof. Song Beng Kah |
Angel Lee Pei Lee Project: Elucidating Pathogenicity Characteristics of Ganoderma boninense via Mating and Transcriptomics Studies | |
| Ashley Yip Jia Wen Project: Characterization of the innate immune response in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) upon viral infection |
| Carisa Wong Su-Ann Project: Studies on EV-A71 Infection on Antiviral Stress Granule Formation in Mesenchymal Stem Cells Main Supervisor: Prof. Qasim Ayub |
| Cheng Wai Teng Project: CRISPR-cas9, a potential therapeutic strategy for beta-thalassemia Main Supervisor: Prof. Qasim Ayub |
| Chin Siau Wui Project: Antibacterial Activity of Dichamanetin against Acne-causing Bacteria Main Supervisor: Dr. Adzzie Shazleen binti Azman |
| Clariss Goh Hui Peng Project: Landfill isolates for plastic degradation and their bioconversions Main Supervisor: Prof. Adeline Ting Su Yien | |
| Clarissa Chew Xinhui Project: The encapsulation of triterpenoids and kaempferol of C. Asiatica with BAAs to lower cholesterol Main Supervisor: Dr. Thoo Yin Yin |
| Claudeen Lau Sze Siang Project: Geraniin-loaded Nanocomposite Hydrogel Dressing for Treating Atopic Dermatitis Main Supervisor: Dr. Joash Tan Ban Lee |
| Courtney Pang Ker Nye Project: Pimecrolimus-loaded,l-menthol coated,bilirubin nanoparticles as a potential treatment for psoriasis Main Supervisor: Dr. Joash Tan Ban Lee |
| Ding Sher Min Project: Combinatorial Approach in Discovering Cross-Reactivity Aptabody Against Venom Cytotoxin (CTX) Main Supervisor: Dr. Michelle Yap Khai Khun |
Eldwin Ooi Ze Hao Project: Extraction, characterisation and application of microalgae carbohydrate Main Supervisor: Dr. Lee Yee Ying | |
| Fathan Anandadzikra Project: Genomic investigation of Pteroptyx firefly taxonomy and population structure Main Supervisor: Dr Wee Wei Yee |
| Fathimath Shadha Ismail Project: Wastewater-based Surveillance as a Core Epidemiological Response Tool in Malaysia Main Supervisor: Prof. Qasim Ayub |
| Foo Pei Ya Project: Unveiling The Metabolomics Of Urinary Extracellular Vesicles In Hepatocellular Carcinoma Main Supervisor: Dr. Lee Wai Leng |
| Gan Wei Khang Project: Cocoa shell waste as a novel template for hybrid antimicrobial agents Main Supervisor: Dr. Yeong Keng Yoon |
| Gunashila Periasamy Project: Aggressiveness, survival and ligninolytic enzyme activity of Ganoderma boninense, basal stem rot causal pathogen of oil palm Main Supervisor: Dr. Wee Wei Yee |
![]() | Ian Lim Chun Hoong Project: The study of the effects of influenza A virus on the microRNA profiles of infected human cell lines Main Supervi |
| Jeremy Ng Jeack Ceen Project: Targeting the Toxoplasma sirtuin, TgSIR2A as a novel therapeutic strategy for Toxoplasmosis Main Supervisor: Prof. Chow Sek Chuen |
| Joey Ng Main Supervisor: Dr. Thoo Yin Yin |
Kulihong Sairebieli Project: Exopolymeric-producing microbes as bioenhancers for microbial bioinoculants: biocompatibility, bioactivity and shelf-life studies Main Supervisor: Prof. Adeline Ting Su Yien | |
| Lakshmi Naga Kavya Menta Project: Characterisation of Novel Insertase Inhibitors from the Soil Microbiome against Gram-Negative Pathogens |
Leong Vi Vern Project: Exploring the endocytosis pathway of cobra venom cytotoxin and its intracellular accumulation | |
| Lee Boon Jen Project: Encapsulation of bioactive compounds from calamansi lime by-products by spray drying, and its cytoprotective effects against oxidative stress in neurons |
| Lim Chie Min, Ivan Project: Antiviral studies on betacyanin against influenza A virus - molecular studies on mechanism of action Main Supervisor: A/Prof. Choo Wee Sim |
Lim Jia Yee Main Supervisor: Dr. Yeong Keng Yoon | |
| Lee Ling, Evelyn Main Supervisor: Dr. Lee Yee Ying |
| Lim En Qi Project: Elucidation of mechanistic actions of cross-reactive aptamers in cobra venom CTX-induced cell death Main Supervisor: Dr.Michelle Yap Khai Khun |
![]() | Mark Gabriel Galinato Project: Endophytic mycobiome of the mangrove halophytes: Diversity and their role in hydrocarbon remediation Main Supervisor: Prof. Adeline Ting Su Yien |
| Monica Bernard Tan Project: Synthesis, Characterization and Self-Assembly Studies of Novel Branched Alkyl Chain Calix[4]arenes Main Supervisor: Dr. Irene Ling |
| Muhammad Zarul Hanifah bin Md Zoqratt Project: Characterization of Pristine Malaysian Peat Soil Microbiomes Using Metagenomics and Culturing of Ecologically-Relevant, Culturally-Elusive Bacteria Main Supervisor: Prof. Qasim Ayub |
Pan Nu Thwe Main Supervisor: A/Prof. Choo Wee Sim | |
| Poorni Sandupama Malluwa Wadu Main Supervisor: A/Prof. Choo Wee Sim |
| Ryan Sew Yen Khai Main Supervisor: Prof. Adeline Ting Su Yien |
| Ruben Amirthalingam Main Supervisor: Prof. Adeline Ting Su Yien |
| Scasia Fortunata Halim Main Supervisor: A/Prof. Siow Lee Fong |
| Siwen Han Main Supervisor: A/Prof. Siow Lee Fong |
| Soffi Law Kei Kei Project: Investigating the Evolution of Resistance against Antimicrobial Aptamers in Enterobacteria Main Supervisor: Dr. Patrick Tan Hock Siew |
| Stany Balakumar Main Supervisor: A/Prof. Pushpamalar Janarthanan |
Tan Chun Yuan Project: Thermophiles for biohydrogen production: isolation and optimization studies Main Supervisor: Prof. Adeline Ting Su Yien | |
| Tang Wenn Wenn Main Supervisor: Dr. Foo Su Chern |
Tan Yan Eve Main Supervisor: Prof. Qasim Ayub | |
Tasmia Rahman Main Supervisor: Dr. Md Zobaer Hasan | |
| Tong Shi Cheng Project: Extending the use of palm kernel towards the development of nutritious and shelf stable fermented milk alternatives Main Supervisor: Dr. Lee Yee Ying |
| Vindya Nilakshi Wijesinghe Project: The antiviral effects of betacyanin from red spinach against dengue virus (DENV) Main Supervisor: A/Prof. Choo Wee Sim |
![]() | Wong Ka Heng Project: Antioxidant Activity of Dichamanetin Against CHIKV-Induced Oxidative Stress Main Supervisor: Dr. Adzzie Shazleen binti Azman |
Masters
| Audrey Lee Weng Yan Project: A study on the oral and gut microbiome of head and neck cancer patients receiving immunotherapy Main Supervisor: Prof. Chow Sek Chuen |
| Choong Chi Yie Project: Synthesis And The Development of Palm-Based MLCT Healthy Cooking Oil |
| Chloe Lee Jia Lin Project: Assessing the Performance of Various Feedstocks in Microbial Fuel Cell Systems |
| Liew Hern Liang Project: The antimicrobial properties and molecular mechanisms of lysine-rich cationic peptides derived from snake venom |
| Lock Tian Jenq Project: Preparation and characterization of polyhydroxyalkanoates biofilms using brewer's spent grain as substrate |
| Mok Chui Yang Project: Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs): Evaluating a fundamental link between gut microbial composition, sleep quality and physical activity. Main Supervisor: Prof. Sadequr Rahman |
![]() | Tim Xin-Ching Project: Host Cell Autophagy in T. gondii Proliferation and Cyst Conversion Main Supervisor: Prof Chow Sek Chuen |
| Wong Le Wei Main Supervisor: Dr. Lee Wai Leng |



