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: Dr 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: The molecular studies on the role of SOCS3 protein in SARS-CoV-2-induced cytokine storm |
 | 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: Uncovering the Potential Antiviral Effects of Malaysian Kelulut Honey against Influenza A Virus Main Supervisor: Dr. Tan Ji Wei |
 | 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 |
 | Clerance Cheong Su Yee Project: Determination of novel and common mutation of Fabry disease in Malaysia Main Supervisor: A/Prof Kumaran Narayanan |
 | Chua Ru Wei Project: Profiling the bioactivities of endophytes from the aerial plant Orchidaceae Main Supervisor: Prof Adeline Ting Su Yien |
 | Chong Wai Ting Project: Hypocholestrolemic Palm-based Liquid Coconut Milk Substitute Infused with Nanocrystal Cellulose Main Supervisor: Dr Lee Yee Ying |
 | Eric Low Kat Jun Project: Characterisation of the Human Gut Microbiome and Horizontal Gene Transfer of Antibiotic Resistance Genes Using Galleria Mellonella as in Vivo Model Main Supervisor: Dr Patrick Tan Hock Siew |
 | Gan Wei Khang Project: Cocoa shell waste as a novel template for hybrid antimicrobial agents Main Supervisor: Dr Yeong Keng Yoon |
 | Gayan Chandrajith Vidana Gamage Project: Anthocyanins from Goji berry (Lycium barbarum) and blue pea flower (Clitoria ternatea): Potential natural food colorants Main Supervisor: A/Prof Choo Wee Sim |
 | Goh Boon Hee Project: Study of potential anti-hypertensive effect of ellagitannin geraniin and its mechanism of action Main Supervisor: Dr Joash Tan Ban Lee |
 | 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 Supervi |
 | Jeremy Ng Jeack Ceen Project: Targeting the Toxoplasma sirtuin, TgSIR2A as a novel therapeutic strategy for Toxoplasmosis Main Supervisor: Prof. Chow Sek Chuen |
 | Khe Jia Ming Project: Silver and Copper N-Heterocyclic Carbene Complexes as Potential Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic Agents Main Supervisor: Dr. Cheow Yuen Lin |
 | Kirsty Anne Illingworth Project: Functional properties of protein isolates from the seeds of Moringa oleifera Main Supervisor: A/Prof Siow Lee Fong |
 | Kulihong Sairebieli Project: Exopolymeric-producing microbes as bioenhancers for microbial bioinoculants: biocompatibility, bioactivity and shelf-life studies Main Supervisor: Prof Adeline Ting Su Yien |
 | 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 |
| Lee Da Yi Project: Genome-wide association mapping and phenotyping for agronomic traits in Malaysian weedy rice (Oryza sativa) |
 | Liew Dek Shen, Lucas Project: Expression of the Caenorhabditis elegans gana-1 gene in human Fabry cells and investigation of its effects on globotriaosylceramide lipid and proteome profiles |
 | Liew Hern Liang Project: The antimicrobial properties and molecular mechanisms of lysine-rich cationic peptides derived from snake venom |
 | Lim Pei Tee Project: Study of the potential biomarkers for cisplatin sensitivity in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) Main Supervisor: Dr. Lee Wai Leng |
 | Lim Chie Min Project: Antiviral studies on betacyanin against influenza A virus - molecular studies on mechanism of action Main Supervisor: A/Prof Choo Wee Sim |
 | Madhuri Pulijala Project: Identification of de novo mutations in recurrent spontaneous miscarriages using high throughput sequencing Main Supervisor: Prof. Qasim Ayub |
 | Maggie Sudo Pui San Project: Genomic variations and association study of agronomic traits in Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand weedy Main Supervisor: Dr. 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 |
 | Mansura Mokbul Project: Production and functionality analysis of cocoa butter alternative produced from rice bran oil, mango fat kernel and pumpkin seed oil blend in chocolate compound and/or coating Main Supervisor: A/Prof Siow Lee Fong |
 | Marjia Sultana Project: Preparation of hydrogel beads containing both probiotics and omega-3 fatty acids. Main Supervisor: A/Prof Choo Wee Sim |
 | 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 |
 | Md Hamed Hussain Main Supervisor: Dr. Joash Tan Ban Lee |
 | Md Mainul Hasan Sarker Project: MicroRNA Expression Profiling and Target Identification of Weedy Rice in Different Temperature Conditions Main Supervisor: Dr. Song Beng Kah |
 | Mrudula Guggilla Project: Encapsulation of Terminalia bellerica by using spray drying method and study on food application Main Supervisor: A/Prof Siow Lee Fong |
 | 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 |
| Nurhamimah binti Misuan Project: Investigation of the mechanisms of cytotoxicity for cobra venom cytotoxin using computational and experimental approaches Main Supervisor: Dr. Michelle Yap Khai Khun |
 | Quek Wei Ping, Rex Project: Development of Rapid Quantification of MCPDE and GE,and Effective Mitigation Strategy in palm-derive Main Supervisor: Dr. Michelle Yap Khai Khun |
 | Ryan Sew Yen Khai Main Supervisor: Prof Adeline Ting Su Yien |
 | Ruben Amirthalingam Main Supervisor: Prof Adeline Ting Su Yien |
 | Soffi Law Kei Kei Project: Investigating the Evolution of Resistance against Antimicrobial Aptamers in Enterobacteria Main Supervisor: Dr. Patrick Tan Hock Siew |
 | Sonia Project: Human recombinant -Gal A production in E. coli for enzyme replacement therapy in fabry disease Main Supervisor: A/Prof Kumaran Narayanan |
 | 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 Karl Vern Project: Role of sirtuins in the regulation of Toxoplasma gondii interconversion Main Supervisor: Prof. Chow Sek Chuen |
 | 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 |
 | Teoh Ru Wei Project: Characterisation of cellulose nanofibre from oil palm and its application in food packaging film Main Supervisor: Dr. Thoo Yin Yin |
 | Tiew Kai Hao Project: Continuous biosorption of lead using immobilized exopolysaccharides in a packed bed column Main Supervisor: Prof Adeline Ting Su Yien |
 | 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 |
 | Towhid Hasan Project: Effects of fat and sugar replacers on the physicochemical properties of ice cream mix model systems Main Supervisor: A/Prof Siow Lee Fong |
| Umama Shahid Project: Investigating riboswitches in Enterobacteria as potential antimicrobial drug targets Main Supervisor: Dr. Patrick Tan Hock Siew | |
 | Vani Juliyanti Project: Characterization of microbes associated with rice roots Main Supervisor: Prof. Sadequr Rahman |
 | Vindya Nilakshi Wijesinghe Project: The antiviral effects of betacyanin from red spinach against dengue virus (DENV) Main Supervisor: A/Prof Choo Wee Sim |
 | Wan Jun Kit Project: Immunomodulatory effect of MP/NP (nonbiodegradable & bioplastics) on the innate&adaptive immune system Main Supervisor: Prof. Chow Sek Chuen |
 | 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 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
 | Chai Woon Yao Main Supervisor: A/Prof Choo Wee Sim |
 | Dilukshi Vichakshana Karunasena Ginithillawala Arachchilage Project: Application of High Pressure Homogenization in solvent extraction and comparison of drying methods Main Supervisor: A/Prof Choo Wee Sim |
 | Lee Ling, Evelyn Main Supervisor: Dr. Lee Yee Ying |
 | Rupany Selvam Main Supervisor: Dr. Patrick Tan Hock Siew |
 | Shadreen Fairuz Main Supervisor: Prof Emily Goh Joo Kheng |
 | 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 |