Current students
PhD
Project:
 | Athena Ng Xin Hui Project: The role of nucleoside triphosphate hydrolases (NTPases) of Toxoplasma gondii in modulating host innate immune response (pyroptosis). |
| Chai Jing Yun Project: Molecular studies on the interaction of Influenza A virus nucleoprotein with host chaperone proteins |
| Kanagesswari Muniandy Project: Genetic and epigenetic characterisation of non-nuclear DNA in rice |
| Cheong Poi Yee Project: Determining the domains on Semaphorin 5A that confer tumor suppressor effects in human gliomas |
| Choo Kar Bee Project: Synthesis, characterisation and bioactivity evaluation of chiral metal pyridine-NHC compounds |
| Eng Shu Kee Project: Oncogenic mutation regulates immunosuppression and drug resistance via tumor-derived exosomes Main Supervisor: Dr. Lee Wai Leng |
| Vishalini Ghobe Project: The ecology of aquatic invertebrates in tropical peat swamps Main Supervisor: Prof. Cathy Yule |
| Khoo Xin Hui Project: Study of the role of tumor-derived exosomes in cisplatin treatment responsiveness of oral cancer cells. Main Supervisor: Dr. Lee Wai Leng |
| Tan Hui Li Project: Fabrication of injectable and self-healing hydrogel for biomaterial tissue engineering and drug delivery |
| Andrew Osahor Project: Bactofection mediated correction of Fabry disease Main Supervisor: A/Prof. Kumaran Narayanan |
| Carrie Sim Siew Fang Project: Evaluating the use of metal-tolerant endophytes for plant growth and disease control in metal-laden soils |
| Ding Zhen Shern Project: Characterization of the role of sirtuins by Toxoplasma gondii in modulating its growth and survival Main Supervisor: Prof. Chow Sek Chuen |
| Ang Boon Hong Project: Characteristics of elderly Malaysian drivers and fundamental deciding factors for quit driving Main Supervisor: Dr. Ngin Cin Khai |
| Janet Tan Jia Yin Project: Antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-biofilm and insecticidal of Basella alba and Basella rubra leaves, stems and seeds Main Supervisor: A/Prof. Lim Yau Yan |
| Too Chin Chin Project: Exploring novel bioactive compounds from peat swamp forests in Malaysia Main Supervisor: Prof. Cathy Yule |
| Wong Chew Ee Project: Antimicrobial cyclodextrin containing polymers |
| Rasaq Olajide Akinsola Project: Optimizing the process of gene delivery using invasive E.coli vector |
| Ragul Paramasivan Project: Development of recombinant multi-epitope proteins based poct diagnosis for multiple stds in human |
| Ghan Sheah Yee Project: Modulating physical propserties of palm oil-based organogels using water. |
| Yeo Eng Hwa Project: Fractionation and purification of the enzyme(s) activated during T Gondii Tachzoite death |
| Teo Yong Kiat Project: Structure-mechanism relationship of phenolic acids and antibiotics against pathogenic bacteria |
| Anshika Sharma Project: Molecular and biochemical studies on the PABP family of proteins and its interaction with the nucleoprotein of Influenza A virus |
| Mah Wee Li Project: Synthesis, characterization and evaluation of antimicrobial activities of Chiral Copper (II) and Silver (I) Pyridine-N-Heterocyclic Carbene complexes |
| Wong Kak Ming Project: Characterisation of chemical constituent(s) from Hemisgraphis alternata and its wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties |
| Ramandeep Kaur Project: nvestigating hnRNP-IAV nucleoprotein interactions and their role in influenza A virus life cycle |
| Nooryasmin Anwar Project: Potentiation of antibiotic action via synergism with flavonoids |
| Ishrat Jabeen Project: Identification of novel rice genes influencing starch digestibility |
| Karthik Deekonda Project: Cost effective synthesis of silver manoparticles and their biomedical applications. |
| Nur Zawanah binti Zabidi Project: Role of influenza A virus and hos factor RNF43 in regulation of cell cycle progression |
| Farheena Iqbal Project: Study of adoptive genetic variation in house crow (Covus splendens) |
| Nuraina Anisa binti Dahlan Project: Tissue engineering using biopolymer materials and potential application in the skin repair and regeneration |
| Chai Jun Ching Project: TAntioxidant and anti-atherosclerotic activity of Alternantherasessilis Red |
| Krystle Angelique Santiago Project: Lichens for new drugs: A metabolomic approach to the bioactivities of the fruticose lichen Usnea from Malaysia and the Philippines and its mycobionts and associated endolichenic fungi. |
| Allan Ng Wee Ren Project: Fabry Disease: Mutation characterization among Malaysian and genetic complementation |
| Lee Jin Min Project: A multidisciplinary-based approach to dengue diagnostics and mosquito control. |
| Ethel Jeyaseela Jeyaraj Asirvatham Project: Investigation of the potential antibacterial, antibiofilm, and antiinfective properties of pomegranate, goji berries, purple cauliflower, and red radish. |
| Farooq Omar Maan Al-Ajli Project: Saker falcon (Falco cherrug): Investigating a genomic and metagenomic markers to infer phylogeograph patterns and distinguish wild, captive and hybrid individuals. |
| Ooi Luyi Project: Synthesis and bioactivity of multi-target-directed compounds for Alzheimer's Disease. |
| Yap Ling Sze Project: L-asparanginase produced from endophytes: production, optimization and anticancer activities. |
| Lai Kah Man Project: Attenuating Influenza A virus endocytosis by HB-EGF (Heparin-binding EGF-like growth factor) |
| Irene Lau Mei Yen Project: Interaction between Nucleoprotein (NP) of influenza A virus (IAV) and NFkB |
| 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 |
 | Md. Moinul Hoque Project: Gene expression analysis in human cells upon Toxoplasma infection to identify drug target. |
 | 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. |
 | Nurul Hidayah binti Adenan Project: Actinobacteria and their potential in removal of triphenylmethane dyes. |
 | Jacky Dwiyanto Project: Prevalence of ESBL-producing enterobacteriaceae among healthy community in Malaysia |
 | Calvin Goh Bok Sun Project: Identification and isolation of novel antimicrobial-producing bacteria using modified iChip technology. |
 | Ooi Teng Sin Project: Antioxidant and sensory study of VCO-substitute chocolate using control-fermented cacao beans. |
 | Selina Gan Peck Ting Project: Light-mediation to induce the production of valuable compounds in fungi. |
 | Jahid Md Mahabub Islam Project: Novel Bio-based Nano-capsule for Targeted and Controlled Drug Release. |
 | Kavitha R Ganesan Nathan Project: Molecular and biochemical studies on the 14-3-3 family of proteins and their interactions with the NP of Influenza A virus |
 | 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 |
| Chrystine Yan Zou Yi Project: Whole genome sequencing of local Vibrio parahaemolyticus Main Supervisor: Prof. Sadequr Rahman |
 | 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: A/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 Lim Yau Yan |
 | 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: A/Prof. Lee Sui Mae |
 | 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 |
 | Aamir Anish Palwala Main Supervisor: A/Prof. Adeline Ting Su Yien |
 | Madhuri Pulijala Project: Identification of de novo mutations in recurrent spontaneous miscarriages using high throughput sequencing Main Supervisor: A/Prof. Qasim Ayub |
 | Hazel Yean Ru Ann Project: Analysis of Clearfield Rice in Malaysia |
 | Mrudula Guggilla Project: Encapsulation of Terminalia bellerica by using spray drying method and study on food application Main Supervisor: A/Prof Siow Lee Fong |
Masters
| Rupini Yesudasan Project: Population genetics study of weedy rice Main Supervisor: Dr. Song Beng Kah |
| Jayasyaliny Jayaraj Project: Development of Genotyping-By-Sequencing (GBS) using Miseq on weedy rice |
 | Eunice Yap Xin Le Project: Study of cancer-derived exosomes in urine using IR spectroscopy for development of prostate cancer. |
 | Thivyah Munisparan Project: The anticarcinogenic efficacy of Ocimum sanctum, Eugenica caryophyllata and Piper nigrum. |
 | Mohd Syamil bin Abdul Razak Project: The Effects of Red and Blue Light-Emitting Diodes on the Growth and Phenolic Contents of Misai Kucing Main Supervisor: A/Prof Lim Yau Yan |
 | Doan Ngoc Phuong Anh Project: Enzymatic extraction of tocopherol and tocotrieonol Main Supervisor: A/Prof Siow Lee Fong |
 | Tan Karl Vern Project: Role of sirtuins in the regulation of Toxoplasma gondii interconversion Main Supervisor: Prof. Chow Sek Chuen |
 | Marie Andrea Laetitia Huët Project: Prevalence of fungi in the gut of healthy Malaysians Main Supervisor: A/Prof Lee Sui Mae |
 | Fadilla Ramadhani Wahyudi Project: Identifying positively selected genetic variants of the Chinese, Malay and Indian population groups Main Supervisor: Prof. Sadequr Rahman |
 | Shaheena Shehnaz Ahmed Rifaaie Thowfeek Project: Prevalence of antibiotic-resistant Enterobacteriaceae among the healthy community in Segamat, Johor. Main Supervisor: A/Prof Lee Sui Mae |
 | Michelle Ong Wei Kim Main Supervisor: Dr. Choo Wee Sim |
 | Malik Adewoyin Project: Understanding the mechanism of cellular uptake and the cytoplasmic fate of invasive DH10B E. coli in mammalian cells |
