Current students
PhD
 | Aarthi Ramesh Project: Investigation of cellular transcripts in GLA complemented cardiomyocyte model of fabry disease | |
 | Asha Devi Pallujam Project: Evolutionary dynamics of the gut microbiome across honey bees | |
 | Beenish Zia Butt Project: Biogenic synthesis of common nanoparticles using extracts from endophytes Main Supervisor: A/Prof. Adeline Ting Su Yien | |
 | Caleb Cheah Project: Exopolymeric substances from bacteria as biomolecules for green approach to metal removal Main Supervisor: A/Prof. Adeline Ting Su Yien | |
 | 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: A/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 | |
 | 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 | |
 | Hiu Jia Jin Project: Immunoinformatics and Epitope Mapping of Cobra Venom Cytotoxin in Next Generation Antitoxins Main Supervisor: Dr Michelle Yap Khai Khun | |
 | Kirsty Anne Illingworth Project: Functional properties of protein isolates from the seeds of Moringa oleifera Main Supervisor: A/Prof Siow Lee Fong | |
 | Lim Chie Min Project: Antiviral studies on betacyanin against influenza A virus - molecular studies on mechanism of action Main Supervisor: Dr. Choo Wee Sim | |
 | Lim Pei Tee Project: Study of the potential biomarkers for cisplatin sensitivity in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) Main Supervisor: Dr. Lee Wai Leng | |
| Nur Zawanah binti Zabidi Project: Role of influenza A virus and hos factor RNF43 in regulation of cell cycle progression | |
| Ethel Jeyaseela Jeyaraj Asirvatham Project: Investigation of the potential antibacterial, antibiofilm, and antiinfective properties of pomegranate, goji berries, purple cauliflower, and red radish. | |
| Ooi Luyi Project: Synthesis and bioactivity of multi-target-directed compounds for Alzheimer's Disease. | |
 | 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) | |
 | Chin Jia May Project: Bio-priming seeds to improve tolerance against biotic and abiotic stresses | |
 | Priyanka Parhi Project: Influence of prebiotics on the viabilities and survival of Lactobacillus sp. and Bifidobacterium sp. | |
 | Sundus Khan Project: Development of chemical sensor for the detection of selected antioxidant compounds. | |
 | Su Kar Yan Project: Autophagy-exosome crosstalk in cisplatin chemoresistance of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) cell Main Supervisor: Dr. Lee Wai Leng | |
 | Selina Gan Peck Ting Project: Light-mediation to induce the production of valuable compounds in fungi. | |
 | Wong Yin Cheng Project: Construction of Linear Chromosome That Is Mitotically Stable in Mammalian Cells | |
 | 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: A/Prof Adeline Ting Su Yien | |
 | Vani Juliyanti Project: Characterization of microbes associated with rice roots Main Supervisor: Prof. Sadequr Rahman | |
 | Aurelie Sarah Mok Tsze Chung Project: Isolation, purification and characterization of novel antimicrobials produced by Variovorax species Main Supervisor: Dr. Joash Tan Ban Lee | |
 | 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 | |
 | Mahreen Rani Naseer Project: Modified natural macromolecule as organic pollutant sensor and as dynamic compound carrier in drug delivery system Main Supervisor: A/Prof Emily Goh Joo Kheng | |
 | Gayan Chandrajith Vidana Gamage Project: Anthocyanins from Goji berry (Lycium barbarum) and blue pea flower (Clitoria ternatea): Potential natural food colorants Main Supervisor: Dr. Choo Wee Sim | |
 | Isra Ahmad Farouk Project: The study of the effects of influenza A virus on the microRNA profiles of infected human cell lines Main Supervisor: Prof. Sunil K. Lal | |
 | 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 | |
 | Nazmul Hasan Muzahid Main Supervisor: Prof. Sadequr Rahman | |
 | Madhuri Pulijala Project: Identification of de novo mutations in recurrent spontaneous miscarriages using high throughput sequencing Main Supervisor: Prof. Qasim Ayub | |
 | Hazel Yean Ru Ann Project: Analysis of Clearfield Rice in Malaysia | |
 | 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 | |
 | 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 | |
 | 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: Dr. Choo Wee Sim | |
 | Mary Ling Hui Yee Project: Development of novel biodegradable membrane from oil palm biomass for daily use materials Main Supervisor: Dr. Pushpamalar Janarthanan | |
 | 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 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 | |
| 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 | |
 | Sonia Project: Human recombinant -Gal A production in E. coli for enzyme replacement therapy in fabry disease Main Supervisor: A/Prof Kumaran Narayanan | |
 | 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: A/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 | |
 | 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 | |
 | Wong Keat Yi
Main Supervisor: A/Prof Siow Lee Fong | |
 | 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 | |
| Umama Shahid Project: Investigating riboswitches in Enterobacteria as potential antimicrobial drug targets Main Supervisor: Dr. Patrick Tan Hock Siew | ||
 | 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 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
 | Ashwini Puniyamurti Project: Role of Filamin towards viral nucleoprotein in an Influenza A infection Main Supervisor: Prof. Sunil K. Lal |
 | Chai Woon Yao Project: Enhancing rosmarinic acid production from Lamiaceae family of plant with tunable LED lights Main Supervisor: Dr Choo Wee Sim |
 | Cheng Wai Teng Project: Prevalence of antibiotic resistance by Staph and Strep species from the Segamat community, Johor Main Supervisor: Dr Joash Tan Ban Lee |
 | Chong Shi Yuin Project: Uncovering the potential antiviral effects of Malaysian Kelulut Honey against Influenza A virus infection Main Supervisor: Dr Tan Ji Wei |
 | Hira Javaid |
| Nishat Anan Project: Synergistic effects of flavonoid compounds against neurotoxin-induced toxicity in neuroblastoma cells. |
 | Ruben Amirthalingam Main Supervisor: A/Prof Adeline Ting Su Yien |
 | Rupany Selvam Main Supervisor: Dr. Patrick Tan Hock Siew |
 | Shadreen Fairuz Main Supervisor: A/Prof Emily Goh Joo Kheng |
 | Tang Wenn Wenn Main Supervisor: Dr. Foo Su Chern |
 | Vivek Jayasimhan Main Supervisor: Dr. Yek Sze Huei, Zoe |
