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School of Industrial Technology

Postgrad - Bioprocess Tech

Master of Science in Bioprocess Technology
Doctor of Philosophy
By Research

You can also suggest your topic. At the end of your research, you will write a thesis and defend it in the Viva Voce. Depending on the depth of the research and your qualifications, you can do your master's or doctoral work. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PEO and PLO (M.Sc. by research)

PEO and PLO (Ph.D. by research)

You can find other info on the Institute of Postgraduate Studies USM website.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Please visit the International Mobility and Collaboration Centre (IMCC) USM for visa information. 

FEES

M.Sc. - Fees and Entry Requirements

Ph.D. - Fees and Entry Requirements

A 6% SST will be imposed to international students.

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Programme Chairperson Bioprocess Technology

Dr. Siti Baidurah Yusoff
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Siti Baidurah Yusoff
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A Career in Bioprocess Technology

Graduates with an MSc or PhD in Bioprocess Technology possess specialised skills that facilitate entry into diverse careers in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, environmental management, and food industries. They are well-equipped for roles such as bioprocess engineers, fermentation scientists, downstream processing specialists, bioproduct development managers, and quality control analysts. In research and academia, they can work as scientists, lecturers, or innovation leads, driving advancements in areas such as biofuels, enzyme technology, bioplastics, and sustainable waste valorization. Their expertise is also in high demand in government and regulatory agencies focused on bioeconomy development, industrial sustainability, and health technologies. With the growing emphasis on green technologies and bio-based industries, bioprocess technology professionals play a pivotal role in advancing innovation for a sustainable future.


Bioprocess Tech Researchers

Dr. Ana Masara Ahmad Mokhtar
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Ana Masara Ahmad Mokhtar
Degree: BSc (Universiti Putra Malaysia), Ph.D (University of Cambridge); Expertise: Biochemistry; Cell culture; Small G-protein; Cancer; Molecular Biology
Dr. Husnul Azan Tajarudin
Associate Professor
Dr. Husnul Azan Tajarudin
Degree: B.Eng (UTHM), M.Sc (USM), Ph.D (Swansea); Expertise: Anaerobic microbe and process; Fermentation to produce useful chemical and gases; Bioremediation, renewable biomass and energy; Waste treatment by biological process
Dr. Lee Chee Keong
Associate Professor
Dr. Lee Chee Keong
Degree: B.Sc (UPM), M.Sc, Ph.D (USM); Expertise: Microbial enzymes technology; Submerged and Solid State Fermentation; Cellulosic bioethanol production; Microalgae for Biofuel and Bioplastics Production
Dr. Liong Min Tze
Professor
Dr. Liong Min Tze
Degree: BTech, M.Sc (USM), Ph.D (Australia); Expertise: Probiotics and/or prebiotics as food adjuncts; Functionality and bioactivity of synbiotics via animals/humans trials; Health potential of probiotics via fermentation of agricultural wastes
Dr. Mohamad Hafizi Abu Bakar
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Mohamad Hafizi Abu Bakar
Degree: B.Sc. (IIUM), Ph.D. (UTM); Expertise: Cell-based technology; cellular agriculture; metabolic signalling; tissue crosstalk; cultivated meat.
Dr. Mohd Asyraf Kassim
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Mohd Asyraf Kassim
Degree: B.Sc, M.Sc (UKM), Ph.D (Monash); Expertise: White biotechnology; Industrial microbiology; Algae biotechnology; Bioprocessing and biochemical conversion of renewable biomass; Biorefinery for biofuel and value added chemicals
Dr. Muaz Mohd Zaini Makhtar
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Muaz Mohd Zaini Makhtar
Degree: B.Eng (UniMAP), M.Sc, Ph.D (USM); Expertise: Microbial fuel cell; Fermentation; Bioreactor operation
Dr. Noor Aziah Serri
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Noor Aziah Serri
Degree: B.Eng (USM), MSc (USM), Ph.D (USM); Expertise: Lipase applications for production of fine chemicals; Recovery of valuable vitamins from industrial waste; Biodiesel production via enzymatic reaction
Dr. Nor Hawani Salikin
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Nor Hawani Salikin
Degree: B.Sc (Universiti Sains Malaysia), M.Sc (Universiti Sains Malaysia), Ph.D (University of New South Wales, Sydney); Expertise: Discovery of bioactive compound from marine microorganisms (i.e., antinematode metabolite); Enzyme production through fermentation (SSF); Microbiology; Molecular Biology
Dr. Noreen Suliani Mat Nanyan
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Noreen Suliani Mat Nanyan
Degree: B.Sc (Universiti Putra Malaysia), M.Sc (Universiti Putra Malaysia), Ph.D (Nara Institute of Science and Technology); Expertise: Yeast stress response; Genetic engineering; Molecular biology; Microbial genetics
Dr. Siti Baidurah Yusoff
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Siti Baidurah Yusoff
Degree: B.Sc (USM), M.Sc, Ph.D (Chubu); Expertise: Reactive Pyrolysis-Gas Chromatography; Compositional analysis of biodegradable plastics; Bacteria fermentation for bioplastic production; Quantitative and qualitative analysis by reactive Py-GC
Dr. Siti Balqis Zulfigar
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Siti Balqis Zulfigar
Degree: B.Tech (USM), MSc. (USM), Ph.D (USM); Expertise: Plant proteolytic enzymes; Enzyme Technology; Enzymology; Biocatalysis
Dr. Tan Joo Shun
Associate Professor
Dr. Tan Joo Shun
Degree: B.Sc (UTAR), Ph.D (UPM); Expertise: Lactic acid bacteria, probiotics, postbiotics, and microbial metabolites for human or animal health; fermentation technology and precision fermentation for the production of microbial bioproducts and functional proteins; biotransformation of food and agricultural wastes; microbial bioprocessing and biomanufacturing, including scale-up and bioreactor operations.
Dr. Wan Zafira Ezza Wan Zakaria
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Wan Zafira Ezza Wan Zakaria
Degree: B.Sc (USM), M. Sc (USM) Expertise: Computer Aided Geometric Design (CAGD)
Dr. Zakir Khan
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Zakir Khan
 
USM Experts: Degree: BSc Chemical Eng. (Hons) (UET Peshawar, Pak), MSc (FAU, Germany), PhD (UTP, Malaysia)Expertise: Biomass conversion; Biomass Gasification; Waste-to-Energy Technologies; Hydrogen Production; Bioenergy Systems; Thermochemical Conversion; Catalytic Gasification; Carbon Capture.