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 |