SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION (SDE)

Prof. Madya Dr. Zuraini Zakaria

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 Prof. Madya Dr. Zuraini Zakaria
Telefon: 04-6533948      
Emel: zuraini@usm.my     
Plant Developmental Physiology, Medicinal Plants, Environmental Science

Profile

B.Sc. (USM) M.Sc. (East Anglia) Ph.D. (London)

I am presently serving as a Biology lecturer at the School of Distance Education (SDE), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) since 1993. My first degree was from USM after which I was awarded an Academic Staff Training Scheme to pursue master and doctoral studies at the University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom and Wye College, University of London respectively. My teachings of Biology via distance education modes are in the areas of Botany, Plant Physiology and Medicinal Plants.

My profession interests lie in extending whatever expertise and knowledge to be disseminated for the benefit of the public. My research activities on the use of technology in instruction and strategies for teaching will deepen the knowledge, improve and increase student learning and achievement; whilst the outcomes from my biological research are my tremendous gift to the field of medicinal plants. The new findings from research of our native crops which have been acknowledged internationally and nationwide, will hopefully foster interactions with pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

My publications in various journals and conferences of Biological Sciences and Distance Education have indeed contributed to the development and enhancement of the respective disciplines. The main goal now is to provide oneself with all the opportunities to meet the challenging knowledge and skills necessary in planning my professional development ahead.

Research

research

Publication

PUBLICATIONS

  1. Soundararajan Vijayarathna, Zuraini Zakaria, Yeng Chen, Lachimanan Yoga Latha, Jagat R. Kanwar & Sreenivasan Sasidharan (2012) The antimicrobial efficacy of Elaeis guineensis: Characterization, in vitro and in vivo studies. Molecules Vol. 17 Issue 5 p4860-4877 (ISI Journal, Impact Factor  2.386, USA)
  2. Noresah Mohd Shariff & Zuraini Zakaria (2011) Digital mapping of intangible cultural heritage: The case of traditional foods. International Journal of the Humanities, Vol.8, Issue 11,p69-74
  3. Subramanion Jo Thy Lachumy, Zakaria Zuraini & Sreenivasan Sasidharan (2011) Phytochemicals screening, DPPH free radical scavenging and xanthine oxidase inhibitiory activities of Cassia fistula seeds extract, Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol.4 No.(in print) (ISI Journal, Impact Factor 0.879, USA)
  4. Subramanion Jo Thy Lachumy, Zuraini Zakaria, Yeng Chen, Yee Ling Lau, Lachimanan Yoga Latha & Sreenivasan Sasidharan (2011) Acute oral toxicity of methanolic seed extract of Cassia fistula in mice. Molecules Vol. 16 Issue 6 p5268-5282 (ISI Journal, Impact Factor 1.988, USA)
  5. Subramanion Jo Thy Lachumy, Zuraini Zakaria, Yeng Chen, Yee Ling Lau, Lachimanan Yoga Latha, Lai Ngit Shin & Sreenivasan Sasidharan (2011) Bioassay-directed isolation of active compounds with antiyeast activity from a Cassia fistula seed extract. Molecules  Vol. 16 Issue 6 p7538-7592 (ISI Journal, Impact Factor 1.988, USA)
  6. Sumathy V., S. Jothy Lachumy, Zuraini Zakaria & S. Sasidharan (2011) In vitro bioactivity and phytochemical screening of Musa acuminata flower. Pharmacologyonline No.2 p118-127
  7. Abu Arra Basma, Zakaria Zuraini, Sreenivasan Sasidharan (2011) A transmission electron microscopy study of the diversity of Candida albicans cells induced by Euphorbia hirta L. leaf extract in vitro. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine Vol.1,No.1,p20-22
  8. Abu Arra Basma, Zuraini Zakaria, Lacimanan Yoga Latha & Sreenivasan Sasidharan (2011) Antioxidant activity and phytochemical screening of the methanol extracts of Euphorbia hirta L . Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine Vol.4 Issue 5 p386-390 (ISI Journal, Impact Factor 0.172, USA)
  9. Mohammad Abu Basma Rajeh, Zakaria Zuraini, Sreenivasan Sasidharan, Lachimanan Yoga Latha & Santhanam Amutha (2010) Assessment of Euphorbia hirta L. leaf, flower, stem and root extracts for their antibacterial and antifungal activity and brine shrimp lethality. Molecules Vol.15 Issue 9 p6008-6018 (ISI Journal, Impact Factor 1.988, USA)
  10. Zuraini Z., S. Sasidharan, S. Roopin Kaur & M. Nithiyayini (2010) Antimicrobial and antifungal activities of local edible fern Stenochlaena palustris (Burm. f.) Bedd. Pharmacologyonline,No.1,p233-237
  11. Subramanion Jo Thy Lachumy, Sreenivasan Sasidharan, Vello Sumathy & Zuraini Zakaria (2010) Pharmacological activity, phytochemical analysis and toxicity of methanol extract of Etlingera elatior (torch ginger) flowers, Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, p769-774 (ISI Journal, Impact Factor 0.172, USA)
  12. Subramanion Jo Thy Lachumy, Zuraini Zakaria & Sreenivasan Sasidharan (2010) Antimicrobial activity and toxicity of methanol extract of Cassia fistula seeds, Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Science, RJPBCS Oct –Dec 1(4)pp391-398ISSN:0975-8585
  13. Sumathy V., Jo Thy Lachumy S., Zuraini Z. & Sasidharan S. (2010) Effects of Stenochlaena palustris leaf extract on growth and morphogenesis of food borne pathogen Aspergillus niger, Malaysian J of Nutrition 16(3) : 439-446
  14. Fatimah H., Hasmawati H., Norziani D., Zuraini Z. & Wan Asna WMN (2010) Effective e-learning multimedia material in distance education : The students/learners perception. Malaysian Journal of Distance Education, Vol.12 No.1 p37-53
  15. Hasmawati H., Norziani D., Zuraini Z., Fatimah H. & Wan Asna WMN (2009) Tahap Kepuasan Pelajar terhadap Bahan E-pembelajaran Multimedia. PELAPOR PPPJJ USM 2009/1 p13.
  16. Sangetha S., Zuraini Z., Suryani S. & Sasidharan S. (2009) In situ TEM and SEM studies on the antimicrobial activity and prevention of Candida albicans biofilm by Cassia spectabilis extract.  Micron Vol.40 p439-443 (ISI Journal, Impact Factor 1.649, USA)
  17. Sangetha S., Zuraini Z., Sasidharan S. & Suryani S. (2008) Antibacterial, antifungal and cytotoxic activities of Cassia spectabilis. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, Vol. 1 No.3 p17-20
  18. Sangetha S., Zuraini Z., Sasidharan S. & Suryani S. (2008) Fungicidal effect and oral acute toxicity of Cassia spectabilis leaves extract. Japanese Journal of Medical Mycology, Vol. 49 No.4 p299-304
  19. Sangetha S., Zuraini Z., Sasidharan S. & Suryani S. (2008) Antimicrobial activities of Cassia surattensis and Cassia fistula. Journal of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology Vol.1 p1-4
  20. Sangetha S., Zuraini Z., Sasidharan S. & Suryani S. (2008) Free radical scavenging activity of Cassia spectabilis and Cassia fistula. International Journal of Natural and Engineering Sciences Vol.2 No.2 p111-114 (Turkey)
  21. Sangetha S., Sasidharan S. Zuraini Z., & Suryani S. (2008) Antioxidant activity of methanolic extracts of Cassia surattensis. Pharmacologyonline, Vol. 2 p829-838
  22. Zuraini Z., Rais A., Yoga Latha L., Sasidharan S. & Xavier R. (2008) Antioxidant activity of Coleus blumei, Orthosiphon stamineus, Ocimum basilicum and Mentha arvensis from the Lamiaceae family. International Journal of Natural and Engineering Sciences Vol.2,No.1,p93-95(Turkey)
  23. Sasidharan S., Zuraini Z., Yoga Latha L., Suryani S. & Sangetha S. (2008) Effect of Psophocarpus tetraglonobus pod extract on Candida albicans. Journal of Tropical Medicinal Plants  Vol.9 No.1 p1-5
  24. Sasidharan S., Zuraini Z., Yoga Latha L.& Suryani S. (2008) Fungicidal effect and oral acute toxicity of Psophocarpus tetraglonobus root extract. Pharmaceutical Biology Vol.46 No.4 p261-265 (ISI Journal, Impact Factor 0.364, USA)
  25. Sasidharan S., Yoga Latha L., Zuraini Z., Sangetha S. & Suryani S (2008) Antimicrobial activities of Psophocarpus tetraglonobus L. DC extracts. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease Vol.5 No.3 p303-309 (ISI Journal, Impact Factor 2.914, USA)
  26. Noresah M.S., Khairiah Salwa M. & Zuraini Z. (2008). Issues in the preservation of traditional cuisines : A case study in northern Malaysia. The International Journal of the Humanities, Vol.6 No.6
  27. Chong K.H., Zuraini Z., Sasidharan S., Kanisha Devi P.V., Yoga Latha L. & Ramanathan S. (2008) Antimicrobial activity of Elaeis guineensis leaf. Pharmacologyonline Vol.3 p379-386
  28. Zuraini Z., Sasidharan S. & Mastura M. (2007) Antimicrobial activity of Piper ribesoides root extract against Staphylococcus aureus. Journal of Applied Biological Sciences (JABS Turkey) Vol.1 No.3
  29. Yoga Latha L., Sasidharan S., Zuraini Z., Suryani S., Shirley, L., Sangetha S. & Davaselvi M. (2007) Antimicrobial activities and toxicity of crude extract of the Psophocarpus tetraglonobus pods. Afr.J.Trad. Comp. Alt. Med. 4 (1) p59-63
  30. Yoga Latha L., Sasidharan S., Zuraini Z., Suryani S., Shirley, L. & Sangetha S. (2007) Antibacterial activity and toxicity of Psophocarpus tetraglonobus. Pharmaceutical Biology Vol.45 No.1 p31-36
  31. Sasidharan S., L. Yoga Latha, Zuraini Z., Suryani S., Sangetha S. & Shirley L. (2007) Antidiarrheal and antimicrobial activities of Stachytarpheta jamaicensis leaves Indian Journal of Pharmacology Vol.39 No.5 p245-248
  32. Zuraini Z., Fatimah H. & Hasmawati H. (2006) “Kunci Kejayaan Pelajar Cemerlang”. PELAPOR PPPJJ USM p5-17
  33. Zuraini Z. & Noresah M.S. (2006) Information technology in distance education : Challenges and strategies. Malaysian Journal of Distance Education 8 (2) p59-68
  34. Nornisah M., Shaida Fariza S., Suriyati M., Zuraini Z. & Habibah A.W. (2005) Khasiat Ulam-ulaman – Penerbit USM Siri Penerbitan Khas. ISBN 983-3391-22-2
  35. Zuraini Z., Yoga Latha L., Suryani S. & Sasidharan S. (2005) Structural relapse of Candida albicans cells treated with the crude extract from the leaf of Psophocarpus tetraglonobus. MicroSom Bulletin Vol 8 No.1 p12-14
  36. Zuraini Z., Fatimah H., Hasmawati H. & Noresah M.S. (2005) Significance of motivation in distance education.  DE NETWORK Bulletin of the Distance Education and Research (DEAR) Group, ISSN 1511-8436, p4-7
  37. Zuraini Z., Yoga Latha L., Suryani S. & Sasidharan S. (2004) Anticandida albicans activity of crude extract of the local plant winged bean leaf.  The Planter Vol.80 No.943 p653-657
  38. Ibrahim J., Abdullah N., Adenan J., Aziz J., Hifni B., Mohd Talhah I., Nazirah A.A., Shahrul Anuar M.S. & Zuraini Z. (2003) Siri Kampus Sejahtera Univ. Sains Malaysia, Pemuliharaan Biodiversiti Haiwan – Kepelbagaian Hidupan Liar di Kampus Minden, Penerbit USM, ISBN 983-861-265-0, 56pp
  39. Zuraini Z. (1993) The developmental and main composition of potential chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) seeds. In :  Malaysian Natural Resources – Sustainability, Development and Strategies. Tropical Natural Resources Symposium, I.B. Ipor, Z.B. Assim, B.A. Fasihuddin, M.Y.M. Fariddudin and L.B. Din (eds.), Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, ISBN 938-9151-00-2, 561pp
  40. Zuraini Z. & Nazirah A.A. (1993) The teaching of Biology in institutions of higher learning – An overview. In : Teaching and Learning of Biology Towards Vision 2020, O. Saberi, B. Ithnin, K. Misri and Y. Umi Kalsom (eds.), Univ. Pertanian Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia, ISBN 967-9952-97-5, 227pp

PROCEEDINGS:

  1. Nadia M.Aboshoufa, Zuraini Zakaria & Vikneswaran Murugaiyah (2012) Antimicrobial studies of Dicranopteris linearis (Gleicheniaceae) (resam) extracts prepared via maceration and soxhlet methods, Proceeding of the International Environment & Health Conference (IEHC 2012), Hotel Vistana, Penang, 6-7 June, pp436-443
  2. Hasmawati Hassan, Fatimah Hassan, Norziani Dahalan @Omar, Zuraini Zakaria & Wan Asna Wan Mohd Nor (2011) Evaluating mathematics e-learning materials: do evaluators agree with distance learners? Proceeding of 3rd International Conference on E-learning, Bandung, Indonesia, 23-24 November, ISBN 978-602-19271-0-6
  3. Fatan Hamamah Yahaya, Fatimah Hassan & Zuraini Zakaria (2011) Venturing into Orang Asli landscapes as new tourism resources in Lenggong, Perak, Proceeding of 2nd Regional Conference on Tourism Research (RCTR 2011), Univ Sains Malaysia, Penang, 22 November, pp69-78 ISBN 978-967-394-071-4
  4. Wan Asna Wan Mohd Nor, Hasmawati Hassan, Fatimah Hassan, Zuraini Zakaria & Norziani Dahalan (2010) A Study of Learner Experience in Using E-learning Materials in Distance Education, Proceeding of at The International Conference on E-Commerce, E-Administration, E-Society, E-Education and E-Technology, Macau, 25-27 January
  5. Zuraini Z., Noresah M.S. &  Sanjay G.(2010) Effective Micro-organisms (EM) technology for wáter quality and potential for sustainable wáter resources and management. Proceeding of  International Congress On Environmental Modelling and Software, Ottawa, Canada 5 – 8 July
  6. Subramanion Jo Thy Lachumy, Zakaria Zuraini & Sreenivasan Sasidharan (2010) Antibacterial, antifungal activities and toxicity studies of methanol seed extract of Cassia fistula. Poster presented at Biotechnology Symposium IV, Univ Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, 1-3 December
  7. Sumathy V., Z. Zuraini & S.Sasidharan (2010) Antifungal activity of Cassia surattensis flower against Aspergillus niger, Proceeding of Ist Kamphang-Saen International National Product Symposium, Bangkok, Thailand 23-24 October, p264-268
  8. Zuraini Z. & Habibha S.D. (2008) “Antioxidant activities of Malaysian herbs.” Proceeding of 2nd International Conference on Mathematics and Natural Sciences (ICMNS), Bandung, Indonesia. 28-30 October
  9. Zuraini Z., Hasmawati H., Fatimah H., Norziani D. & Wan Asna WMN (2008) “Is Articulate the ultimate software in e-learning?” Proceeding of Amazing e-learning II, International Conference and Workshop, Suan Dusit University, Bangkok, Thailand. 7-11 March
  10. Hasmawati H., Zuraini Z.,  Fatimah H., Norziani D. & Wan Asna WMN (2008) “Creating rapid e-learning materials the easy way.” Proceeding of Amazing e-learning II, International Conference and Workshop, Suan Dusit University, Bangkok, Thailand. 7-11 March
  11. Zuraini Z. & Fatan H.Y. (2007) Mangosteen relative as potential anti-AIDS drug. Proceeding of National Seminar on Environment and Community Development -USM ISBN 983-41834-4-5, Paradise Sandy Beach Resort, Penang 17-18 Jan.
  12. Fatan H.Y. & Zuraini Z. (2007) Herba beraroma dan penjagaan kesihatan: kajian dalam masyarakat Melayu di Taiping, Perak. Proceeding of National Seminar on Environment and Community Development -USM ISBN 983-41834-4-5, Paradise Sandy Beach Resort, Penang 17-18 Jan.
  13. Hasmawati H., Fatimah H. & Zuraini Z. (2006) Pembangunan e-Kuliah menggunakan Perisian Articulate. Prosiding Seminar e-Pembelajaran, Kuala Lumpur, 9-10 Disember ISBN 983-2446-90-2, p346-357
  14. Fatimah H., Zuraini Z. & Khairiah@Salwa M. (2006) Elemen Rekabentuk dan Kandungan Bahan sebagai Faktor Kritikal Kejayaan e-Pembelajaran daripada Perspektif Pensyarah : Satu Penilaian. Prosiding Seminar e-Pembelajaran, Kuala Lumpur,9-10 Disember ISBN 983-2446-90-2, p268-285
  15. Noresah M.S., Hasmawati H., Zuraini Z. & Fatimah H. (2006) Ke arah Pelbagaian dan Pemantapan Bahan Pengajaran dan pembelajaran berasaskan ICT dalam sistem Pendidikan Secara Jarak Jauh. Prosiding Konvensyen Teknologi Pendidikan ke 19 – Rekabentuk, Pembangunan, Penggunaan dan Penilaian Teknologi Infrastruktur – USM. Langkawi, 9-11 September, ISBN 983-42733-1-2, p1182-1189
  16. Zuraini Z. & Fatan H.Y. (2006) The Availability of Anti-AIDs Compounds from Bintangor plants within a controlled environment. Proceedings from National Seminar on Science, Technology and Social Sciences – UiTM. Hotel Swiss Garden Resort, Kuantan 30-31 May, ISBN 983-42733-1-2, p263-266
  17. Fatan Hamamah Y., Zuraini Z., Azlan Raofuddin N., Michael Khoo B.C. & Yeoh O.S. (2005) Managing Calophyllum species (Bintangor trees) for biodiversity and HIV/AIDS patients. Proceeding of 1st East Asian International Conference on Human and Social Development (EAIC-HSD 2005)-UUM. Hotel Istana KL 12 – 14 Nov, ISBN 928-3882-64-4
  18. Fatan Hamamah Y. &  Zuraini Z. (2005)  The ethnobotanical usage of the Calophyllum species (Bintangor) for anti-HIV prognosis. The Second International Malaysia-Thailand Conference on Southeast Asian Studies. UKM- MAHIDOL : 29 Nov – 1 Dis
  19. Zuraini Z., Fatimah H., Hasmawati H. & Helen Khoo C.S. (2004) Amalan Pelajar Cemerlang Dalam Pembelajaran Secara Jarak Jauh. Prosiding Konvensyen Teknologi Pendidikan ke 17- UUM, 17-20 September, ISBN 983-42733-1-2, p241-248
  20. Zuraini Z., Yoga Latha L., Suryani S. & Sasidharan S. (2004) Antimicrobial activity of crude extract of different parts of Psophorcarpus tetraglonobus. Proceeding of 26th Symposium of Malaysian Society for Microbiology, Microbes – The Gateway to Biotechnology, Langkawi 25-28 November, p170-173
  21.  Zuraini Z., Yoga Latha L., Suryani S. & Sasidharan S. (2004) Free radical scavenging activity of crude extract of various parts of Psophorcarpus tetraglonobus. Proceeding of 26th Symposium of Malaysian Society for Microbiology, Microbes – The Gateway to Biotechnology, Langkawi 25-28 November, p366-368
  22. Zuraini Z., Fatimah H., Hasmawati H. dan Noresah M.S. (2003) Motivational aspects of distance education students. Proceeding of 2nd International Seminar on Learning and Motivation : Issues and Challenges in a Borderless World , Hotel Copthorne Orchid,Pulau Pinang
  23. Zuraini Z., Nazirah A.A. & Adleen Shareeza A.P. (2002) Preliminary floral studies of Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. (J varieties). Proceeding of 4th IMT-GT UNINET Conference – USM. Hotel City Bayview, Penang 15-17 October p355-359
  24. Zuraini Z. (2001) Distance Education : Challenges of the 21st  Century. Paper presented at the National Symposium of Malaysian Society : Issues and Challenges of the 21st Century
  25. Zuraini Z. (2000)  Terminology in Biological Sciences. Paper presented at  the 2nd Colloquium of Language and Malay/Indonesian Thinking, Univ. Sains Malaysia, 16-19 June
  26. Zuraini Z. (2000) Support systems for distance education students : A case at Univ. Sains Malaysia. Proceeding of National Seminar of Distance Education. Univ. Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia 31 October-1 November 2000
  27.  Zuraini Z., Fatimah H. & Fatan H. Y. (1999) Women in Distance Education : A case  
  28. study of the School of Distance Education USM. Proceeding of  the 2nd Seminar on
  29. Population Issues in Malaysia , Univ. Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, 1 April, p21-26
  30. Zuraini Z. (1996) Towards the understanding of distance education students. Open Learning 1996 Conference Proceedings, 2nd International Open Learning Conference, Brisbane, Australia, ISBN 0 7242 7510
  31. Zuraini Z. (1994)           
    1. a. Status of vegetable industry in Malaysia.
    2. b. Seed development and composition.
    3. c. Nitrate and nitrite in vegetables.
  32. Papers presented at the International Training Course of Vegetable Technology, National Engineering Research Centre for Vegetables, Beijing, China 25 August – 25 September
  33. Zuraini Z. (1994) Effect of seed weight and position on germination and growth of Vicia faba L. Paper presented at the Joint USU-USM-PSU Scientific Seminar in Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand (IMT) Triangle Zone. Univ. Sumatera Utara, Medan, 29-31 May
  34. Zuraini Z. (1993) Interrelationships of ethephon, silver thiosulphate and cellulase in the abscission of Vicia faba L. Paper presented at the Joint PSU-USM-USU Seminar on Biological Research in Thailand-Indonesia-Malaysia (TIM) Triangle Zone. Prince of Songkla Univ., Hat Yai, Thailand 2-4 June 1993

Teaching

TEACHING MODULES :

  1. Zuraini Z. (2008) Plant Diversity – Practical 1, Bacteria & Fungi. Published by School of Distance Education, Univ. Sains Malaysia, Penang, 19 pp
  2. Zuraini Z. & Mustafa Fadzil F.W. (1994) Cell Biology – Cell theory and chemical molecules organising the living systems. Module 1. Published by School of Distance Education, Univ. Sains Malaysia, Penang, 109 pp
  3. Zuraini Z. & Mustafa Fadzil F.W. (1994) Cell Biology – Structure and function of organelles. Module 2. Published by School of Distance Education, Univ. Sains Malaysia, Penang, 122 pp
  4. Zuraini Z. (1995) The use of apparatus and biological techniques – Microscopy. Module 1. Published by School of Distance Education, Univ. Sains Malaysia, Penang, 96 pp
  5. Zuraini Z., Nazirah A.A., Misni S., Mustafa Fadzil F.W. & Nik Norulaini N.A.R. (1995) The use of apparatus and biological techniques – Practicals. Module 5. Published by School of Distance Education, Univ. Sains Malaysia, Penang, 57 pp
  6. Zuraini Z. (1995) Mini projects for plant developmental physiology. Published by School of Distance Education, Univ. Sains Malaysia, Penang, 13 pp
  7. Caunter I.G. & Zuraini Z. (2000) Plant Diversity – Bacteria and Fungi. Module 1. Published by School of Distance Education, Univ. Sains Malaysia, Penang, 170 pp
  8. Caunter I.G. & Zuraini Z. (2000) Plant Diversity – Alga, Bryophyte and Pteridophyte. Module 2. Published by School of Distance Education, Univ. Sains Malaysia, Penang, 147 pp
  9. Caunter I.G., Yuen Kwong L., Nazirah A.A. & Zuraini Z.(2000) Plant Diversity – Practicals. Module 5. Published by School of Distance Education, Univ. Sains Malaysia, Penang, 45 pp

Supervison

MSC STUDENTS :

  1. Nadia Mustafa Abushoufa - Effects of Lawsonia inermis on fungi that causes athletes foot (Tinea pedis) (2011 -      )
  2. Norazimah Mat Nuyah – Antidiabetic properties of Gynura procumbens (2010 -    )
  3. Vijayarathna a/p Soundararajan - Antimicrobial, anticancer and antioxidant activities of methanolic extract of Elaeis guineensis Jacq. leaves Graduated September 2012
  4. Jo Thy Latchumy a/p Subramaniam – Anticandidal, antioxidant, toxicity studies and isolation of compounds from Cassia fistula seeds Graduated March 2012
  5. Sumathy a/p Vello – In vitro and in vivo studies of Cassia surattensis flower against Aspergillus niger Graduated March 2012
  6. Basma Rajeh Mohammad Abuarra – Antibacterial, anticandidal, antioxidant activities and toxicity studies on Euphorbia hirta L. Graduated Sept 2011
  7. Sangetha a/p Sanduran Nehru - Antimicrobial, antioxidant and toxicity studies on Cassia spp and the potential as anticandida agent. Graduated Aug 2009

Recognition

ACADEMIC RECOGNITION AND LEADERSHIP
FELLOWSHIPS :

  1. Univ. Sains Malaysia Academic Staff Training Scheme Fellowship, Univ. of East Anglia, UK (1986 –1988)
  2. Univ. Sains Malaysia Academic Staff Training Scheme Fellowship, Wye College, Univ. of London, UK (1989 –1993)

VISITING SCIENTIST :

  1. Visiting Researcher, School of Biological Sciences, Univ. Of Nottingham, UK , June 2005 – April 2006
  2. Visiting Scientist, National Engineering Research Centre for Vegetables, Beijing, China,  25 August – 25 September 1994

ACADEMIC AWARDS :

  1. Sanggar Sanjung Award – Achievement in Publication Category, Univ. Sains Malaysia (2008)
  2. Sanjungan Prize – Achievement in Journal Publication Category, Univ. Sains Malaysia (2011)
  3. Sanjungan Prize – Achievement in Journal Publication Category, Univ. Sains Malaysia (2010)
  4. Sanjungan Prize – Achievement in Journal Publication Category, Univ. Sains Malaysia (2009)
  5. Sanjungan Prize – Achievement in Journal Publication Category, Univ. Sains Malaysia (2008)
  6. Annual Excellent Service Award, Univ. Sains Malaysia (2010)
  7. Annual Excellent Service Award, Univ. Sains Malaysia (2002)
  8. Dean’s List Award, School of Distance Education, Univ. Sains Malaysia (2011)
  9. Dean’s List Award, School of Distance Education, Univ. Sains Malaysia (2010)
  10. Dean’s List Award, School of Distance Education, Univ. Sains Malaysia (2009)
  11. Dean’s List Award, School of Distance Education, Univ. Sains Malaysia (2002)
  12. Academic Staff Training Scheme Fellowship, Univ. Sains Malaysia (1986 –1992)
  13. Public Services Department Scholarship, Malaysia (1981 –1992)

SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY

  1. Board of Journal Chief Editors (Feb 2010 – Jan 2012)
  2. Board of Sciences Authors (Sept 2007 – Aug 2009)
  3. Computer-based Learning/Computer-aided Instruction USM (Jan 2001 – Dec 2003)
  4. EXCO Women Society USM (April 2003 – Dec 2003)
  5. Programme Chairperson, Biology Section (March 2002 - March 2005; July 2008 - Dec 200; Jan 2010 - Dec 2012)

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