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Researcher (SDG12)
Dr. Abdorreza Mohammad Nafchi
Degree: B.Eng. (Shiraz University, Iran), M.Eng. (Sharif University of Technology, Iran), Ph.D. (Universiti Sains Malaysia). Expertise: Textural, rheological, and thermal properties of foods; bionanocomposites and smart packaging; food plant layout; simulation and optimisation of food processing lines.
Dr. Cheng Lai Hoong
Degree: B.Tech (Universiti Sains Malaysia), Ph.D (Universiti Sains Malaysia); Expertise: General food processing - industrial problems solving, particularly related to product shelf life and quality issues
Dr. Effarizah Mohd Esah
Degree: B.Sc (Universiti Sains Malaysia), M.Sc (University of Surrey,UK), Ph.D (University of Surrey,UK); Expertise: Microbiological food safety; Molecular microbiology; Bacterial foodborne pathogens
Dr. Harlina Ahmad
Degree: B.Eng. (USM), M.Sc. (USM), Ph.D. (UPM); Expertise: Environmental engineering, monitoring, and assessment.
Dr. Hayati Samsudin
Degree: B.Tech (Universiti Sains Malaysia), M.Sc (Michigan State University, USA), Ph.D (Michigan State University, USA); Expertise: Food packaging; Biodegradable polymers; Mass transfer in food packaging application
Dr. Japareng Lalung
Degree: B.Sc. (Malaya), M.Sc. (Oxford), Ph.D. (Leeds); Expertise: Environmental microbiology
Dr. Leh Cheu Peng
Degree : Dip.Lab.Tech (USM), BTech (USM), Ph.D (USM); Expertise : Biomass Utilization for value-added products (Pulp, Papermaking and Bioenergy); Cellulose and Fiber Technology; Sustainable Wood and Biomass Processing (Pulping and Bleaching)
Dr. Mardiana Idayu Ahmad
Degree: B.Tech. (USM), M.Env.Mgmt. (UKM), Ph.D. (Nottingham University, UK); Expertise: Renewable and sustainable energy technologies, Bio-based micro and nanotechnology/materials for pollution control, Environmental and energy management, Indoor environmental quality.
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. Musfirah Zulkurnain
Degree: B.Tech. (Universiti Sains Malaysia), M.Sc. (Universiti Putra Malaysia), Ph.D. (Ohio State University, USA); Expertise: Edible oil applications technologies; Structuring fatty food systems; Fats & oils processing technologies; Non-thermal processing technologies
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. 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. Norli Ismail
Degree: B.Sc. (UPM), M.Sc. (USM), Ph.D. (USM); Expertise: Water, wastewater, solid waste treatment technology, and management.
Dr. Norlia Mahror
Degree: B.Sc (USM), M.Sc (UKM), Ph.D (UPM); Expertise: Food Microbiology; Mycology; Mycotoxins
Dr. Nur Izzaati Saharudin
Degree: B.Sc (UiTM), M.Sc (UiTM), Ph.D (USM); Expertise: Physical and mechanical properties of bio-composites and bamboo-based composites material for structural and non-structural application; Furniture design and manufacturing
Dr. Sumarni Mansur
Degree: B. BMedSc. (Hons) (IIUM), M. Phil. (UTM), Ph.D (UTM); Expertise: Membrane Technology; Haemodialysis Membrane; Biomaterials; Functional Materials; Biomass; Biocomposites
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. Tay Guan Seng
Degree: B.Tech., M.Sc., Ph.D (USM); Expertise: Lignocellulosic based polymer composites (thermoplastic and thermoset); Chemical modification of lignocellulosic materials; Polyurethane research and UV curing technology.
Dr. Uthumporn Utra @ Sapina Abdullah
Degree: B.Tech (Universiti Sains Malaysia), Ph.D (Universiti Sains Malaysia); Expertise: Food chemistry and analysis; Starch structure and functionality; Functional food product
Dr. Yusri Yusup
Degree: B.Eng. (USM), M.Sc. (USM), Ph.D. (UKM);
Expertise: Meteorology; numerical weather prediction; boundary-layer meteorology; air-sea interaction; artificial intelligence.
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.
Ir. 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
Ts. ChM. Dr. Mohamad Shazeli Che Zain
Degree: B.Sc (IMU), Ph.D (UPM); Expertise: Phytochemistry and Applications
Ts. Dr. Azniwati Abd Aziz
Degree: B.Tech, M.Sc (USM, P.hD (Sydney); Expertise: Synthesis and characterization of diblock copolymers; Self-assembly of amphiphiles; Synthesis and characterization of surface-active Janus particles; Utilising natural resources as surfactants in (mini)emulsion UV-curable coatings
Ts. 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
Ts. Dr. Mohamad Haafiz Mohamad Kassim
Degree: Dip. (UITM), B.Tech, M.Sc (USM), Ph.D (UTM); Expertise: Isolation and characterization of microcrystalline cellulose and cellulose nanowhisker; Cellulose and cellulose derivative; Pulp and Paper making
Ts. 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
Ts. Dr. Syahidah Akmal Muhammad
Degree: B.Sc. (USM), M.Sc. (USM), Ph.D. (Otago, NZ); Expertise: Stable isotope fingerprinting, chemical fingerprinting in environmental forensics, environmental monitoring of organic contaminant.