Research Area:

• Isolation, characterisation and biological activity studies of natural products from traditional medicinal plants and microorganisms

• Application of natural products in biomedical related field

• Essential oils and their biological activity studies

• Synthesis, characterisation and biological activity studies of nanoparticles

• Metabolomics study

Research Grant:

Principal Investigator:

1. 15/09/2015-15/03/2018, Volatile and non-volatile constituents and biological activities on Garcinia atroviridis, Short Term Grant, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia, RM39,739.20.

2. 15/01/2019-14/04/2021, Studies of Cynometra cauliflora essential oils and nanoencapsulation against cytotoxic activity, Short Term Grant, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia, RM30,844.20.

3. 01/01/2019-31/12/2022, Determination of modulatory mechanism of rosmarinic acid on the biosynthesis of a novel antibiotic Phomopsidione by endophytic Diaporthe fraxini ED2 via metabolomics study, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, RM120,000.00.

4. 1/10/2022-31/12/2023, Pro-apoptotic actions of nanoencapsulated Cynometra cauliflora essential oil on breast cancer cells, The Royal Society of Chemistry, United Kingdom, RM 21,162.28.

Co-Researcher:

1. 01/03/2016-28/02/2018, Understanding the mechanisms of actions of Caudatus plant extracts on cancer metabolism of HepG2 and AML12 human liver cell lines, Research University (Individual) Grant, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia, RM100,000.00.

2. 03/07/2017-31/12/2019, Pharmacological effects and antibiotic mechanism of a new compound Phomopsidione on extensively drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, RM105,700.

3. 15/08/2017-14/11/2020, The modulatory effects of biogenic nanoparticles on cytogenetic of extrachromomal DNA and their interactions with the DNA damage checkpoint and repair foci regulatory molecules in both cancerous and non-cancerous human lung cells at the molecular level, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, RM87,900.

4. 01/09/2019-31/05/2022, Pre-clinical evaluation of the novel antibiotic Phomopsidione in Pseudomonas aeruginosa pneumonia animal models, Prototype Development Reseach Grant Scheme (PRGS), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, RM150,000.00.

5. 01/11/2020-31/12/2022, Elucidation of molecular mechanisms underlying the inhibitory effect of a novel drug, phomopsidione on bacteria biofilms formation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, RM102,120.

Research Publication:

1. Nagarajan K, Ibrahim B, Bawadikji AA, Khaw K-Y, Tong W-Y, Leong C-R, Ramanathan S, Tan W-N. (2023). Characterization of metabolites in an endophytic fungus Diaporthe fraxini via NMR-based metabolomics and cholinesterase inhibitory activity. Applied Biochemistry and Microbiology, 59(3), 316-322.

2. Taher MA, Tan WN, Chear NJY, Leong CR, Rashid SA, Tong WY. (2023). Metabolites characterisation of endophytic Phyllosticta fallopiae L67 isolated from Aloe vera with antimicrobial activity on diabetic wound microorganisms. Natural Product Research, 37(10), 1674-1679.

3. Chear NJ-Y, Ching-Ga TAF, Khaw K-Y, León F, Tan W-N, Yusof SR, McCurdy CR, Murugaiyah V, Ramanathan S. (2023). Natural corynanthe-type cholinesterase inhibitors from Malaysian Uncaria attenuata: Isolation, characterization, in vitro and in silico studies. Metabolites, 13(3), 390.

4. Loi HR, Abbasiliasi S, Raja PB, Mohamed MS, Tan W-N, Ng HS, Lan JC-W, Tan JS. (2023). Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using nitrate reductase produced by Lactobacillus plantarum CAM 4: Characterization and in vitro evaluation of its antimicrobial efficiency. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 376, 121476.

5. Muhamad KN, Sahrin NT, Alakeel RA, Syed R, Ardo FM, Woon JM, Tan WN, Cheng CK, Zango ZU, Ho C-D, Lam SM, Sin JC, Khoo KS, Kiatkittipong W, Lim JW. (2023). Low thermal pre-treatment of palm kernel expeller to enhance microalgal hydrogen production. Fuel, 345, 128193.

6. Tong WY, Rafiee ARA, Ring LC, Tan W-N, Dailin DJ, Almarhoon ZM, Shelkh M, Nawaz A, Chuah LF. (2023). Development of sodium alginate-pectin biodegradable active food packaging film containing cinnamic acid. Chemosphere, 336, 139212.

7. Rozman NAS, Yenn TW, Ring LC, Rashid SA, Wen-Nee T, Lim JW. (2023). 2-Octylcyclopentanone inhibits beta lactam resistant diabetic wound pathogens. Tropical Life Sciences Research, 34(1), 279–291.

8. Nik Nur Syazni Nik Mohamed Kamal, Alaa Taha Yasir Alkanan, Musthahimah Muhamad, Nozlena Abdul Samad, Tan Wen-Nee. (2023). Mechanistic basis of cytotoxic action of Garcinia celebica ethereal oils in cultured breast cells. Journal of Health and Translational Medicine, 1–8.

9. Ramzah NHHL, Yenn TW, Lee WH, Loo CY, Tan WN, Ring LC. (2023). Antimicrobial peptides, an alternative antimicrobial agent against multi-drug-resistant microbes: Source, application, and potential. In: Ismail A, Nur Zulkipli F, Husin HS, Öchsner A. (eds) Advancements in Materials Science and Technology Led by Women. Advanced Structured Materials, 165. Springer, Cham.

10. Abu Taher M, Tong WY, Leong CR, Ab Rashid S, Tan WN. (2023). General characteristics of endophytes and bioprospecting potential of endophytic fungi. In: Ismail A, Nur Zulkipli F, Husin HS, Öchsner A. (eds) Advancements in Materials Science and Technology Led by Women. Advanced Structured Materials, 165. Springer, Cham.

11. Wei Y-M, Tan J-S, Tang H-W, Tong W-Y, Leong C-R, Tan W-N. (2022). Bioprospecting of endophytic fungi as promising anti-MRSA agents. Natural Product Sciences, 28(3), 93-104.

12. Rashid SA, Razali AIM, Tong WY, Leong CR, Tan WN. (2022). Ferulic acid-grafted cellulose nanocrystal film as a feasible antimicrobial finishing for wound dressing. Journal of Natural Fibers, 19(14), 8727-8737.

13. Samling BA, Assim Z, Tong WY, Leong CR, Rashid SA, Kamal NNSNM, Muhamad M, Tan W-N. (2022). Cynometra cauliflora essential oils loaded-chitosan nanoparticles: Evaluations of their antioxidant, antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 210, 742-751.

14. Tan WN, Nagarajan K, Lim V, Azizi J, Khaw KY, Tong WY, Leong CR, Chear NJ-Y. (2022). Metabolomics analysis and antioxidant potential of endophytic Diaporthe fraxini ED2 grown in different culture media. Journal of Fungi, 8(5), 519.

15. Nagarajan K, Ibrahim B, Bawadikji AA, Lim J-W, Tong W-Y, Leong C-R, Khaw KY, Tan W-N. (2022). Recent developments in metabolomics studies of endophytic fungi. Journal of Fungi, 8, 28.

16. Khan W, Jamila N, Khan N, Masood R, Nee TW, Bibi N, Hong JH, Atlas A. (2022). Application of Forsskaolea tenacissima mediated gold nanoparticles in dyes discolouration, antibiotics removal, and metal ions detection. Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 15(10), 104179.

17. Rashid SA, Rosli NSM, Hway TS, Yenn TW, Ring LC, Yusof FAM, Tan W-N. (2022). Naringenin-grafted polyvinyl alcohol (Na/PVA) nanoparticles: Synthesis, characterisation and in vitro evaluation of its antimicrobial efficiency on fresh beef. Tropical Life Sciences Research, 33(1), 143-161.

18. Chen WY, Chan YJ, Lim JW, Liew CS, Mohamad M, Ho CD, Usman A, Lisak G, Hara H, Tan W-N. (2022). Artificial neural network (ANN) modelling for biogas production in pre-commercialized integrated anaerobic-aerobic bioreactors (IAAB). Water, 14(9), 1410.

19. Min SLS, Liew SY, Chear NJY, Goh BH, Tan W-N, Khaw KY. (2022). Plant terpenoids as the promising source of cholinesterase inhibitors for anti-AD therapy. Biology, 11, 307.

20. Ring LC, Yenn TW, Nee TW, Hamin NSMN, Yuan CS, Suboh SR, Jamaludin NF, Mubin NIJ (2022). Antimicrobial evaluation of Parkia speciosa-coated textile in food processing settings. Journal of Natural Fibers, 19(2), 586-596.

21. Rashid SA, Norman N, Teo SW, Tong WY, Leong CR, Tan W-N, Noor MAM. (2021). Cholic acid: A novel steroidal uncompetitive inhibitor against β‑lactamase produced by multidrug‑resistant isolates. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 37, 152.

22. Chong JWR, Chan YJ, Chong S, Ho YC, Mohamad M, Tan WN, Cheng CK, Lim JW. (2021). Simulation and optimisation of integrated anaerobic-aerobic bioreactor (IAAB) for the treatment of palm oil mill effluent. Processes, 9, 1124.

23. Kamal NNSNM, Aziz FAA, Tan W-N, Fauzi AN, Lim V. (2021). Mechanistic actions between Garcinia atroviridis essential oil and 2 deoxy-D-glucose in cultured PANC-1 human pancreatic cancer cells. Molecules, 26, 3518.

24. Kong YR, Tay KC, Su YX, Wong CK, Tan WN, Khaw KY. (2021). Potential of naturally derived alkaloids as multi-targeted therapeutic agents for neurodegenerative diseases. Molecules, 26, 728.

25. Rosman NRA, Tong WY, Rashid SA, Norodin NA, Wahidin S, Tan WN, Leong CR. (2021). Carvacrol-loaded polyvinyl alcohol/montmorillonite clay nanocomposite (PVA/MONT/Carva) as an antimicrobial agent for wound dressing. Malaysian Journal of Microbiology, 17(4), 352-360.

26. Nagarajan K, Tong W-Y, Leong C-R, Tan W-N. (2021). Potential of endophytic Diaporthe as a new source of bioactive compounds. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 31(4), 493-500.

27. Alagasamy SV, Ramanathan S, Chear NJ-Y, Tan W-N, Ramachandram DS, Ching-Ga A-FT, Ponnusamy Y, Lai C-S, Murugaiyah V. (2021). The potentiation of beta-lactam and anti-bacterial activities of lipophilic constituents from Mesua ferrae leaves against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, 18(2), 339-345.

28. Leong CR, Daud NS, Tong WY, Cheng SY, Tan WN, Hamin NS, Pa'ee KF. (2021). Gelatine film incorporated with Clitoria ternatea-derived anthocyanin microcapsules, an effective food packaging material against foodborne pathogens. Food Technology and Biotechnology, 59(4), 1-25.

29. Samling BA, Assim Z, Tong W-Y, Leong C-R, Rashid SA, Kamal NNSNM, Muhamad M, Tan W-N. (2021). Cynometra cauliflora: An indigenous tropical fruit tree in Malaysia bearing essential oils and their biological activities. Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 14, 103302.

30. Rashid SA, Tong WY, Leong CR, Ghazali NMA, Taher MA, Ahmad N, Tan W-N, Teo SW. (2021). Anthocyanin microcapsule from Clitoria ternatea: Potential bio‑preservative and blue colorant for baked food products. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 46, 65-72.

31. Leong CR, Seya T, Tong WY, Tan W-N. (2021). Hepatitis B virus genomic nucleic acid in the activation and maturation of bone marrow-derived dendritic cells. Asia Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, 29(4), 109-119.

32. Zulkifli NI, Muhamad M, Zain NNM, Tan W-N, Yahaya N, Bustami Y, Aziz AA, Kamal NNSNM. (2020). A bottom-up synthesis approach to silver nanoparticles induces anti-proliferative and apoptotic activities against MCF-7, MCF-7/TAMR-1 and MCF-10A human breast cell lines. Molecules, 25, 4332.

33. Taher MA, Yenn TW, Ring LC, Wahidin S, Noor MAM, Rashid SA, Wen-Nee T, (2020). Antimicrobial activities of endophytic fungi residing in Aloe vera against diabetic wound pathogens. Malaysian Journal of Microbiology, 16(6), 519-529.

34. Rozman NAS, Tong WY, Leong CR, Tan W-N, Rashid SA. (2020). Diabetic wound infection: A review on microbial population and infection control. Asia Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, 28(3), 36-43.

35. Tan W-N, Tong W-Y, Leong C-R, Kamal NNSNM, Muhamad M, Lim J-W, Khairuddean M, Man MBH. (2020). Chemical composition of essential oil of Garcinia gummi-gutta and its antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities. Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants, 23(4), 832-842.

36. Chin IBI, Yenn TW, Ring LC, Lazim Y, Tan W-N, Rashid SA, Yuan CS, Yet ZR, Abdullah SZ, Taher MA. (2020). Phomopsidione-loaded chitosan polyethylene glycol (PEG) nanocomposite dressing for pressure ulcers. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 109(9), 2884-2890.

37. Rozman NAS, Tong WY, Leong CR, Anuar MR, Karim S, Ong SK, Yusof FAM, Tan W-N, Sulaiman B, Ooi ML, Lee KC. (2020). Homalomena pineodora essential oil nanoparticle inhibits diabetic wound pathogens. Scientific Reports, 10, 3307.

38. Wong CY, Lim JW, Fai FK, Lam MK, Uemura Y, Tan WN, Bashir MJK, Lam SM, Sin JC, Lam SS. (2020). Valorization of exo-microbial fermented coconut endosperm waste by black soldier fly larvae for simultaneous biodiesel and protein productions. Environmental Research, 185, 109458.

39. Tan W-N, Tan Z-H, Zulkifli NI, Kamal NNSNM, Rozman NAS, Tong W-Y, Leong C-R, Lim J-W. (2020). Sesquiterpenes rich essential oil from Garcinia celebica and its cytotoxic and antimicrobial activities. Natural Product Research, 34(23), 3404-3408.

40. Basri WNFW, Daud H, Lam MK, Cheng CK, Oh WD, Tan WN, Shaharun MS, Yeong YF, Paman U, Kusakabe K, Kadir EA, Show PL, Lim JW. (2019). A sugarcane-bagasse-based adsorbent employed for mitigating eutrophication threats and producing biodiesel simultaneously. Processes, 7, 572.

41. Rozman NAS, Yenn TW, Ring LC, Nee TW, Hasanolbasori MA, Abdullah SZ. (2019). Potential antimicrobial applications of chitosan nanoparticles (ChNP). Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 29(7), 1009-1013.

42. Tan W-N, Shahbudin FN, Kamal NNSNM, Tong W-Y, Leong C-R, Lim J-W. (2019). Volatile constituents of the leaf essential oil of Crinum asiaticum and their antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities. Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants, 22(4), 947-954.

43. Gopalan HK, Hanafiah NFM, Ring LC, Tan W-N, Wahidin S, Hway TS, Yenn TW. (2019). Chemical composition and antimicrobial efficiency of Swietenia macrophylla seed extract on clinical wound pathogens. Natural Product Sciences, 25(1), 38-43.

44. Ring LC, Yenn TW, Wahidin S, Tan W-N, Abdullah SZB, Jamil NAM, Rahman MSA. (2019). Antimicrobial wound dressing film utilizing nano-cellulose and gelatin as drug delivery system for Garcinia mangostana L extract. Malaysian Journal of Microbiology, 15(5), 373-378.

45. Tan W-N, Khairuddean M, Khaw K-Y, Murugaiyah V, Tong WY, Leong CR, Ibrahim D. (2019). Phytochemical screening and biological evaluations of Garcinia atroviridis. Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 15(2), 91-104.

46. Rosli S-S, Lim J-W, Jumbri K, Lam M-K, Uemura Y, Ho C-D, Tan W-N, Cheng C-K, Kadir W-N-A. (2019). Modeling to enhance attached microalgal biomass growth onto fluidized beds packed in nutrients-rich wastewater whilst simultaneously biofixing CO2 into lipid for biodiesel production. Energy Conversion and Management, 185, 1-10.

47. Nee TW, Ring LC, Arumugam V, Yee JLC, Hin LW, Yusof FAM, Noor MAM, Yenn TW. (2019). Sustained release geraniol nanoparticles inhibit human axillary odor-causing bacteria. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 44(1), 103-109.

48. Sahadan MYB, Tong WY, Tan WN, Leong CR, Misri MNB, Chan M, Cheng SY, Shaharuddin S. (2019). Phomopsidione nanoparticles coated contact lenses reduce microbial keratitis causing pathogens. Experimental Eye Research, 178, 10-14.

49. Hamin NSBMN, Sahadan MY, Rozman NAS, Nee TW, Yenn TW, Zahan KA, Suzana W, Ring LC. (2019). Development of medical cotton fabrics with Punica granatum L extract finishing for nosocomial infections control. Journal of Natural Fibers, 16(3), 404-411.

50. Tan W-N, Tong WY, Leong CR, Hanafiah NFM, Ridzuan NS, Rozman NAS, Abdullah SSS. (2018). Chemical compositions and in vitro antimicrobial activity of Cymbopogon nardus on food borne microorganisms. Malaysian Journal of Microbiology, 14(7), 699-704.

51. Khaw K-Y, Murugaiyah V, Khairuddean M, Tan W-N. (2018). Garcinexanthone G, a selective butyrylcholinesterase inhibitor from the stem bark of Garcinia atroviridis. Natural Product Sciences, 24(2), 88-92.

52. Rozman NAS, Yenn TW, Tan W-N, Ring LC, Yusof FABM, Sulaiman B. (2018). Homalomena pineodora, a novel essential oil bearing plant and its antimicrobial activity against diabetic wound pathogens. Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants, 21(4), 963-971.

53. Ring LC, Yenn TW, Nazri NIB, Nee TW, Zahan KA, Ibrahim D, Rashid S. (2018). Chemical optimization of red pigment, monascorubin production in Penicillium minioluteum ED24 using solid-state fermentation. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 43(7), 3485-3491.

54. Mohd-Sahiba A-A, Lim J-W, Lam M-K, Uemura Y, Ho C-D, Oh W-D, Tan W-N. (2018). Mechanistic kinetic models describing impact of early attachment between Chlorella vulgaris and polyurethane foam material in fluidized bed bioreactor on lipid for biodiesel production. Algal Research, 33, 209-217.

55. Yenn TW, Ring LC, Zahan KA, Rahman MSA, Tan W-N, Alaudin BJS. (2018). Chemical composition and antimicrobial efficacy of Helminthostachys zeylanica against foodborne Bacillus cereus. Natural Product Sciences, 24(1), 66-70.

56. Leong CR, Mansur AAB, Rashid SA, Ang SN, Tan W-N, Tong WY, Ibrahim D. (2018). Antimicrobial activity of Aspergillus IBRL MP15 CCL, an endophytic fungus isolated from Swietenia macrophylla leaf against human pathogens. Malaysian Journal of Microbiology, 14(1), 49-54.

57. Tong WY, Abdullah AYKB, Rozman NASB, Wahid MIAB, Hossain MS, Ring LC, Lazim Y, Tan W-N. (2018). Antimicrobial wound dressing film utilizing cellulose nanocrystal as drug delivery system for curcumin. Cellulose, 25, 631-638.

58. Tan W-N, Lim J-Q, Afiqah F, Kamal NNSNM, Aziz FAA, Tong W-Y, Leong C-R, Lim J-W. (2018). Chemical composition and cytotoxic activity of Garcinia atroviridis ex T. Anders. essential oils in combination with tamoxifen. Natural Product Research, 32(7), 854-858.

59. Yenn TW, Khan MA, Syuhada NA, Ring LC, Ibrahim D, Tan W-N. (2017). Stigmasterol: An adjuvant for beta lactam antibiotics against beta-lactamase positive clinical isolates. Steroids, 128, 68-71.

60. Yenn TW, Ibrahim D, Chang LK, Rashid SA, Ring LC, Nee TW, Noor MIBM. (2017). Antimicrobial efficacy of endophytic Penicillium purpurogenum ED76 against clinical pathogens and its possible mode of action. Korean Journal of Microbiology, 53(3), 193-199.

61. Rozman NASB, Hamin NSBMN, Ring LC, Nee TW, Mustapha MB, Yenn TW. (2017). Antimicrobial efficacy of Penicillium amestolkiae elv609 extract treated cotton fabric for diabetic wound care. Mycobiology, 45(3), 178-183.

62. Leong C-R, Azizi MAK, Taher MA, Wahidin S, Lee K-C, Tan W-N, Tong W-Y. (2017). Anthocyanins from Clitoria ternatea attenuate food-borne Penicillium expansum and its potential application as food biopreservative. Natural Product Sciences, 23(2), 125-131.

63. Yenn TW, Ring LC, Nee TW, Khairuddean M, Zakaria L, Ibrahim D. (2017). Endophytic Diaporthe ED2 produces a novel anti-candidal ketone derivative. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 27(6), 1065-1070.

64. Eldeen IMS, Mohamed H, Tan W-N, Siong JYF, Yosie Andriani Y, Tengku-Muhammad TS. (2016). Cyclooxygenase, 5-lipoxygenase and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory effects of fractions containing, α-guaiene and oil isolated from the root of Xylocarpus moluccensis. Research Journal of Medicinal Plants, 10(4), 286-294.

65. Tan W-N, Khairuddean M, Wong K-C, Tong W-Y, Ibrahim D. (2016). Antioxidant compounds from the stem bark of Garcinia atroviridis. Journal of Asian Natural Products Research, 18(8), 804-811.

66. Lim J-W, Leong K-Y, Bashir MJK, Tan W-N, Sinnathambi CM, Lam MK, Chew T-L. (2015). Competitive Adsorption of Phenol and 4-CP. In: Ling D (ed) Contemporary of Sciences. Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, 73-83, UTP Press, Malaysia.

67. Tong WY, Zaadah JN, Nurhaida, Tan WN, Melati K, Latiffah Z, Darah I. (2014). Antimicrobial activity of Phomopsis ED2 residing in medicinal plant Orthosiphon stamineus Benth. Annual Research & Review in Biology, 4(9), 1490-1501.

68. Tan W-N, Khairuddean M, Wong K-C, Khaw K-Y, Vikneswaran M. (2014). New cholinesterase inhibitors from Garcinia atroviridis. Fitoterapia, 97, 261-267.

69. Tan W-N, Wong K-C, Khairuddean M, Eldeen IM, Asmawi MZ, Sulaiman B. (2013). Volatile constituents of the fruit of Garcinia atroviridis and their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities. Flavour and Fragrance Journal, 28, 2-9.

70. Tan WN, Wong KC, Khairuddean M, Hemamalini M, Fun H-K. (2011). Absolute configuration of 3b-acetoxyolean-11,12-aziridin-28,13-b-olide. Acta Crystallographica Section E, E67, o1220.

PhD (Completed): 

1. Md Abu Taher, 2022, Screening of endophytic fungi from epidermis of Aloe vera and isolation of phyllostictone A from Phyllosticta fallopiae L67 against diabetic wound pathogens.

Master (Completed): 

1. Benedict Anak Samling, 2023, Chemical composition and nanoencapsulation of Cynometra cauliflora essential oils and their biological activity studies.

2. Alaa Taha Yasir Al Kanan, 2019, Mechanisms of anti-proliferative effect of Garcinia hombroniana essential oils in MCF-7 and MCF-7/TAMR-1 human breast cancer cell lines.

3. Nur Amiera Syuhada Rozman, 2019, Synthesis of Homalomena pineodora essential oil nanoparticles and its antimicrobial activity against diabetic wound pathogens.

4. Bebe Syakinah Binti Hashim, 2017, Cell death effects of Garcinia atroviridis extracts on DBTRG human brain cancer cell line.

Master (On-going): 

1. Tan Ai Fein Ching Ga, Phytochemical, analgesics and acute toxicity studies of Uncaria attenuata (KORTH.).

2. Wei Yee Min, Metabolomics analysis and antibacterial effects of phomopsidione isolated from Diaporthe fraxini against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

3. Kashvintha Nagarajan, Metabolites profiling of endophytic Diaporthe fraxini ED2 via NMR-based metabolomics.

4. Nur Rifqah Attifah Rosman, Antimicrobial activity of endophytic Daldinia eschscholtzii A46 and Nigrospora sphaerica A23 on diabetic wound pathogens.

Awards:

1. Gold Award, International Virtual Educational Design, Invention and Innovation Competition, 2022 (iVEDIIC2022)

2. Special Jury Award, International Virtual Educational Design, Invention and Innovation Competition, 2022 (iVEDIIC2022)

3. Excellent Service Award, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Year 2017, 2021

4. Gold Medal, International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition, 2022 (ITEX 2022)

5. The JIPA Award, International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition, 2022 (ITEX 2022)

6. Gold Award, Malaysia Technology Expo, 2022 (MTE 2022)

7. Thailand Award for the Best International Invention & Innovation, Malaysia Technology Expo, 2022 (MTE 2022)

8. Gold Medal, International Conference and Exposition on Inventions, 2022 (PECIPTA 2022)

9. Taiwan Fellowship, Republic of China (Taiwan), 2019

10. Travel Grant, Novo Nordisk Foundation, Denmark, Year 2019

11. USM Hall of Fame Award (Journal Publication), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Year 2017, 2019, 2020

12. USM Hall of Fame Prize (Journal Publication), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Year 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021

Recognition:

1. Board Member, Malaysian Institute of Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals (IPharm), National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia (NIBM), 01//01/2019-31/12/2024.

2. Programme Chairperson, Chemistry Section, School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 01//08/2022-31/12/2024.

3. Acting Programme Chairperson, Chemistry Section, School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 04//01/2021-30/09/2021.

4. Course Coordinator, Occupational Safety & Health, School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 01//01/2018-31/12/2020.

5. Visiting Fellow, National Yang-Ming University, 01/10/2019-31/12/2019.

6. Invited Speaker, Introduction to bioactive compounds in medicinal herbs, Workshop on screening for bioactive compound in medicinal herbs using HPTLC, Advanced Medical and Dental Institute (AMDI), Universiti Sains Malaysia, 18-19 October, 2016.

7. Assistant Treasurer, Chemistry Alumni Association, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 30/03/2016-31/12/2018.

Consultancy:

1. Consultant, Project “Preliminary Studies of Poaceae sp. as Herbal Supplement”

Community Engagement:

1. Judge, Karnival Kimia Malaysia (K2M) Zon Utara, 2023

2. Member, Malaysian Young Chemists Network (MYCN), 2022-2024

3. Member, Projek Pemerkasaan Bakat Saintis Muda Dalam Kalangan Pelajar Luar Bandar di Pekan, Pahang, 2023-2024

4. Judge, Kimia Invensi dan Inovasi Malaysia (KI₂M), 2022

5. Judge, The 11^th Symposium on Innovation and Creativity, UiTM, 2022