Current students

PhD

 

Aalina Sakiinah binti Mohd Fuad

Project: Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activity of Snake Venom Peptide Against Bacteria
Causing Chronic Wound

Main Supervisor: Dr. Adzzie Shazleen binti Azman

 

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

Main Supervisor: Dr. Gavin Wee Wei Yee

 

Ashley Yip Jia Wen

Project: Characterization of the innate immune response in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) upon viral infection

Main Supervisor: Dr. Adzzie Shazleen binti Azman

 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: Aggressi​veness, survival and ligninol​ytic enzyme activity of Ganoderm​a boninens​e, 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 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

 

Joey Ng

Project: Enhancement of Gellan Gum-based paper coatings by incorporating Zein, CMC and NFC

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

Main Supervisor: Dr. Patrick Tan Hock Siew

 

Leong Vi Vern

Project: Exploring the endocytosis pathway of cobra venom cytotoxin and its intracellular accumulation

Main Supervisor: Dr. Michelle Yap Khai Khun

 

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

Main Supervisor: Dr. Thoo Yin Yin

 

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

Project: Design and Development of Chalcone-ciprofloxacin Hybrids to Target Gram-negative Bacteria

Main Supervisor: Dr. Yeong Keng Yoon

 

Lee Ling, Evelyn

Project: Synthesis of Omega 3-Enriched MLCT and Their Digestion Behaviour Through In-Vitro Digestion Simulation

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

Project: Bioactivity Profile and Synergistic Potential of Cyclotide and Anthocyanins from Butterfly Pea Plant

Main Supervisor: A/Prof. Choo Wee Sim

 

Poorni Sandupama Malluwa Wadu

Project: Hydrogel Co-encapsulation of Multiple Bioactives and Application in a Food System

Main Supervisor: A/Prof. Choo Wee Sim

 

Ryan Sew Yen Khai

Project: Native Marine Microbiome From Malaysia For Plastic-degradation

Main Supervisor: Prof. Adeline Ting Su Yien

 

Ruben Amirthalingam

Project: Biosynthesis of metal nanoparticles from spices and its bioactivities

Main Supervisor: Prof. Adeline Ting Su Yien

 

Scasia Fortunata Halim

Project: Interaction of Cyclodextrin Tocotrienol Host-Guest Complexes and Elucidation of its Release Mechanism

Main Supervisor: A/Prof. Siow Lee Fong

 

Siwen Han

Project: A Study on the Properties of Hydrolyzed Pumpkin Seed Protein and Its Food Application

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

Project: Development of a Targeted Drug Delivery System Using Folate-Conjugated Liposome-Encapsulated Puerari

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

Project: From Pond to Plate: Microalgae as Crop Biostimulant Against Food Insecurity

Main Supervisor: Dr. Foo Su Chern

 

Tan Yan Eve

Project: GRePl: Genomics of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

Main Supervisor: Prof. Qasim Ayub

 

Tasmia Rahman

Project: Investigate and Compare the Effectiveness of Individualized Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)

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

Main Supervisor: Dr. Lee Yee Ying

 

Chloe Lee Jia Lin

Project: Assessing the Performance of Various Feedstocks in Microbial Fuel Cell Systems

Main Supervisor: Prof Adeline Ting Su Yien

 

Liew Hern Liang

Project: The antimicrobial properties and molecular mechanisms of lysine-rich cationic peptides derived from snake venom

Main Supervisor: Dr. Michelle Yap Khai Khun

 

Lock Tian Jenq

Project: Preparation and characterization of polyhydroxyalkanoates biofilms using brewer's spent grain as substrate

Main Supervisor: Dr. Thoo Yin Yin

 

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

Project: Analysis of EVs for the development of AI-assisted application for prostate cancer detection

Main Supervisor: Dr. Lee Wai Leng