Current students
PhD
Aarthi Ramesh Project: Investigation of cellular transcripts in GLA complemented cardiomyocyte model of fabry disease | |
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 | |
Asha Devi Pallujam Project: Evolutionary dynamics of the gut microbiome across honey bees | |
Ashley Yip Jia Wen Project: Characterization of the innate immune response in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) upon viral infection | |
Aurelie Sarah Mok Tsze Chung Project: Isolation, purification and characterization of novel antimicrobials produced by Variovorax species Main Supervisor: Dr. Joash Tan Ban Lee | |
Beenish Zia Butt Project: Biogenic synthesis of common nanoparticles using extracts from endophytes Main Supervisor: Prof. Adeline Ting Su Yien | |
Carisa Wong Su-Ann Project: Studies on EV-A71 Infection on Antiviral Stress Granule Formation in Mesenchymal Stem Cells Main Supervisor: Dr. Ng Chen Seng | |
Chamodini Nisansala Thilakarathna Project: Extraction of Madhuca longifolia (Mahua) Seed Oil and Its Modification for Potential Application as Cocoa Butter Substitute Main Supervisor: Dr. Lee Yee Ying | |
Chong Wai Ting Project: Hypocholestrolemic Palm-based Liquid Coconut Milk Substitute Infused with Nanocrystal Cellulose Main Supervisor: Dr. Lee Yee Ying | |
Clariss Goh Hui Peng Project: Landfill isolates for plastic degradation and their bioconversions Main Supervisor: Prof. Adeline Ting Su Yien | |
Ding Sher Min Project: Combinatorial Approach in Discovering Cross-Reactivity Aptabody Against Venom Cytotoxin (CTX) Main Supervisor: Dr. Michelle Yap Khai Khun | |
Gan Wei Khang Project: Cocoa shell waste as a novel template for hybrid antimicrobial agents Main Supervisor: Dr. Yeong Keng Yoon | |
Goh Yit Kheng Project: Biotic and abiotic components in Typic Quartzipsamment soils in suppressing basal stem rot Main Supervisor: Prof. Adeline Ting Su Yien | |
Golsa Karambakhsh Project: Utilization of Agricultural Wastes as Adsorbent for Removal of 3-MCPDE and GE from RBD Palm Oil Main Supervisor: A/Prof. Choo Wee Sim | |
Gurpreet Kaur A/P Jarnail Singh Project: Antimicrobial resistance in the community in Segamat: Persistence and dynamics in the Enterobacteriaceae Main Supervisor: Prof. Sadequr Rahman | |
Harpreet Kaur A/P Ranjit Singh Project: Characterization of the Immune Response in Orang Asli Population Infected with Intestinal Parasites. Main Supervisor: Prof. Qasim Ayub | |
Heerman Kumar A/L Sandra Kumar Project: Genetic diversity of intestinal nematodes and host immune response genes in the Orang Asli community Main Supervisor: Prof. Qasim Ayub | |
Hiu Jia Jin Project: Immunoinformatics and Epitope Mapping of Cobra Venom Cytotoxin in Next Generation Antitoxins Main Supervisor: Dr. Michelle Yap Khai Khun | |
Ian Lim Chun Hoong Project: The study of the effects of influenza A virus on the microRNA profiles of infected human cell lines Main Supervisor: Prof. Adeline Ting Su Yien | |
Jeremy Ng Jeack Ceen Project: Targeting the Toxoplasma sirtuin, TgSIR2A as a novel therapeutic strategy for Toxoplasmosis Main Supervisor: Prof. Chow Sek Chuen | |
Kulihong Sairebieli Project: Exopolymeric-producing microbes as bioenhancers for microbial bioinoculants: biocompatibility, bioactivity and shelf-life studies Main Supervisor: Prof. Adeline Ting Su Yien | |
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 | |
Liew Hern Liang Project: The antimicrobial properties and molecular mechanisms of lysine-rich cationic peptides derived from snake venom | |
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 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 | |
Lim Pei Tee Project: Study of the potential biomarkers for cisplatin sensitivity in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) Main Supervisor: Dr. Lee Wai Leng | |
Maggie Sudo Pui San Project: Genomic variations and association study of agronomic traits in Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand weedy Main Supervisor: A/Prof. Song Beng Kah | |
Mahreen Rani Naseer Project: Modified natural macromolecule as organic pollutant sensor and as dynamic compound carrier in drug delivery system Main Supervisor: Prof. Emily Goh Joo Kheng | |
Malinda Prabhath Madhusankha Garusinghe Devage Project: Development of a Coconut Milk - Spice Oleoresin Emulsion and Evaluation of the Economic Feasibility Main Supervisor: Dr. Thoo Yin Yin | |
Mark Gabriel Galinato Project: Endophytic mycobiome of the mangrove halophytes: Diversity and their role in hydrocarbon remediation Main Supervisor: Prof. Adeline Ting Su Yien | |
Mary Ling Hui Yee Project: Development of novel biodegradable membrane from oil palm biomass for daily use materials Main Supervisor: Dr. Pushpamalar Janarthanan | |
Monica Bernard Tan Project: Synthesis, Characterization and Self-Assembly Studies of Novel Branched Alkyl Chain Calix[4]arenes Main Supervisor: Dr. Irene Ling | |
Muhammad Azamuddeen bin Mohamad Nasir Project: Assessment and monitoring of Malaysian freshwater biodiversity using traditional surveys and eDNA Main Supervisor: Prof. Qasim Ayub | |
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 | |
Nazmul Hasan Muzahid Main Supervisor: Prof. Sadequr Rahman | |
Ryan Sew Yen Khai Main Supervisor: Prof. Adeline Ting Su Yien | |
Ruben Amirthalingam Main Supervisor: Prof. Adeline Ting Su Yien | |
Rupany Selvam Main Supervisor: Dr. Patrick Tan Hock Siew | |
Soffi Law Kei Kei Project: Investigating the Evolution of Resistance against Antimicrobial Aptamers in Enterobacteria Main Supervisor: Dr. Patrick Tan Hock Siew | |
Su Kar Yan Project: Autophagy-exosome crosstalk in cisplatin chemoresistance of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) cell Main Supervisor: Dr. Lee Wai Leng | |
Tammy Tan Xing Mei Project: Targeting protein degradation pathways to induce cell death in non-solid tumors. Main Supervisor: Prof. Chow Sek Chuen | |
Tan Chun Yuan Project: Thermophiles for biohydrogen production: isolation and optimization studies Main Supervisor: Prof. Adeline Ting Su Yien | |
Ten Kah Ern Project: Insights into the RNA modification events and transcriptome profiling of Acinetobacter baumannii during infection in Galleria mellonella larvae Main Supervisor: Dr. Patrick Tan Hock Siew | |
Tiffany Tan Mei Quan Project: The gene expression and proteomechanges of cellular responses to cytotoxin Main Supervisor: Dr. Michelle Yap Khai Khun | |
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 | |
Umama Shahid Project: Investigating riboswitches in Enterobacteria as potential antimicrobial drug targets Main Supervisor: Dr. Patrick Tan Hock Siew | |
Vindya Nilakshi Wijesinghe Project: The antiviral effects of betacyanin from red spinach against dengue virus (DENV) Main Supervisor: A/Prof. Choo Wee Sim | |
Wong Bao Chi Project: Essential Shigella sonnei virulence factors associated with Caenorhabditis elegans infection detected through transposon insertion sequencing Main Supervisor: Dr. Patrick Tan Hock Siew | |
Wong Ka Heng Project: Antioxidant Activity of Dichamanetin Against CHIKV-Induced Oxidative Stress Main Supervisor: Dr. Adzzie Shazleen binti Azman | |
Wong Keat Yi
Main Supervisor: A/Prof. Siow Lee Fong | |
Wong Li Wen, Vivian Project: 3D-printing of bone construct with antimicrobial properties Main Supervisor: Dr. Joash Tan Ban Lee | |
Wong Xi Khai Project: Nutmeg Waste for Fragment-Based Drug Discovery: A Semi-Synthetic Approach Main Supervisor: Dr. Yeong Keng Yoon | |
Yong Yanning Project: Unveiling the Molecular Basis of Toxin-Receptor and Toxin-Membrane Interactions in Cytotoxicity Main Supervisor: Dr. Michelle Yap Khai Khun | |
Zhijack Fong Project: Study of ferroptosis in colon cancer cells Main Supervisor: Dr. Lee Wai Leng | |
Zuhaili binti Yusof Project: Improving the Stability of Fucoxanthin from a Tropical Marine Microalgae, Chaetoceros calcitrans Main Supervisor: Dr. Foo Su Chern |
Masters
Lee Ling, Evelyn Main Supervisor: Dr. Lee Yee Ying | |
Joey Ng Main Supervisor: Dr. Thoo Yin Yin | |
Tang Wenn Wenn Main Supervisor: Dr. Foo Su Chern | |
Umme Kawser Main Supervisor: Prof. Sadequr Rahman | |
Vivek Jayasimhan Main Supervisor: Dr. Yeong Keng Yoon | |
Wilhelm Eng Wei Han Main Supervisor: Prof. Qasim Ayub | |
Wong Le Wei Main Supervisor: Dr. Lee Wai Leng |