SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION (SDE)

Prof. Madya Dr. Zuraini Zakaria

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Prof. Madya Dr. Zuraini Zakaria
Phone   : 04-6533948
Fax       : 04-6576000
Email    : zuraini@usm.my 

Plant Growth and Development, Plant Bioactive Compounds, Crop Physiology

 

Profile

Academic Qualifications:

  • B.Sc. (Hons) Biology (USM)
  • M.Sc. (Plant Physiology) (East Anglia, Norwich, UK)
  • Ph.D (Plant Development Physiology) (Wye College, Univ. of London, UK)

Research

Key Research Area:

  • Plant Growth and Developmental
  • Plant Bioactive Compounds
  • Crop Physiology

Publication


Selected Journal Articles (2010-2017):

  1. Rabeeh Barghi, Zuraini Zakaria, Aswati Hamzah & Nor Hashimah Hashim (2017) Students’ awareness and attitudes toward archaeological conservation: Bujang Valley. Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development Volume 7(1) : 48-56
  2. Rabeeh Barghi, Zuraini Zakaria, Aswati Hamzah & Nor Hashimah Hashim (2017) Heritage education in the primary school standard curriculum of Malaysia. Teaching and Teacher Education Volume 61 : 124–131
  3. Tan, S.B., Nazni, W.A., Misni, S., Zuraini, Z. & Lee, H.L. (2016) Effects of vitamin B fortified sucrose solution on the longevity and reproductive potentials of laboratory-bred Culex quinquefasciatus Say adult. Tropical Biomedicine 33(1): 141–148
  4. Nagham Saddon, Zuraini Zakaria, Najim Abdullah Al-zubaidy & Mohanad Waheeb (2016) Effect of gibberellic acid, proline and humic acid on the yield and chemical composition of (Zea mays L.) cultivar (Fajir-1) Journal of Purity, Utility Reaction and Environment Vol.5 No.1 :1-17
  5. Nagham Saddon & Zuraini Zakaria (2016) Effect of gibberellic acid and proline on vegetative characteristics of Zea mays L. cultivar (Fajir-1). International Journal of Current Research 8 (01) : 24939-24943
  6. Ziyad Rafiqi Mohammad Asri, Siti Hajar Abd Aziz & Zuraini Zakaria (2014) Authenticity of Ficus hispida as a local traditional product in the Lembah Lenggong World Heritage Site. 4th International Conference on Tourism Research (4ICTR), Sutera Harbour Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 9-11 December. SHS Web of Conference 12 : 00001, ISBN 987-967-394-205-3
  7. Vello Sumathy, Zuraini Zakaria, Subramanion L. Jothy, Sivapragasam Gothai, Soundararajan Vijayarathna, Lachimanan Yoga Latha, Yeng Chen & Sreenivasan Sasidharan (2014) In vitro and in vivo antifungal activity of Cassia surattensis flower against Aspergillus niger. Microbial Pathogenesis 77 : 7-12 (ISI Journal, Impact Factor 2.0, USA)
  8. Siti Hajar Abd Aziz & Zuraini Zakaria (2014) Dependency on plants as natural resources for a healthy lifestyle amongst women in sub-district Durian Pipit, Lembah Lenggong. International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (IJHSS) Vol.3 Issue 3 :93-104
  9. Sumathy V., Z. Zakaria, Y. Chen, L.Y. Latha, S.L. Jothy, S. Vijayarathna & S. Sasidharan (2013) Evaluation of the effect of Cassia surattensis Burm. f., flower methanolic extract on the growth and morphology of Aspergillus niger. European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences Vol.17 No.12 p1648-1654 (ISI Journal, Impact Factor 0.988, USA)
  10. Fatimah Hassan, Zuraini Zakaria, Norsuhana Abdul Hamid, Main Rindam & Fatan Hamamah Yahya (2013) Peningkatan daya saing Lembah Lenggong berasaskan pelancongan sumber setempat. Geografia - Malaysian Journal of Society and Space Vol.9 Issue 2 p35-49, ISSN 2180-2491
  11. Lek Kia Beh, Zuraini Zakaria, Boon Kee Beh, Wan Yong Ho, Swee Keong Yeap & Noorjahan Banu Mohamed Alitheen (2012) Comparison of total phenolic content and antioxidant activities of freeze-dried commercial and fresh fruit juices. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research Vol. 6 Issue 48 p5857-5862
  12. Mohammad Abu Basma Rajeh, Yuet Ping Kwan, Zuraini Zakaria, Lachimanan Yoga Latha, Subramanion L Jothy & Sreenivasan Sasidharan (2012) Acute toxicity impacts of Euphorbia hirta L extract on behavior, organs body weight index and histopathology of organs of the mice and Artemia salina. Pharmacognosy Research Vol. 4 Issue 3 p170—177
  13. 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)
  14. Subramanion L. Jothy, Zuraini Zakaria, Yeng Chen & Sreenivasan Sasidharan (2012) In vitro, in situ and in vivo studies on the anticandidal activity of Cassia fistula seed extract Molecules Vol. 17 Issue 6 p6997-7009 (ISI Journal, Impact Factor 2.386, USA)
  15. Hasmawati Hassan, Fatimah Hassan, Norziani Dahalan @ Omar, Zuraini Zakaria & Wan Asna Wan Mohd Nor (2012) Evaluating Mathematics e-Learning Materials: Do evaluators agree with distance learners? Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 67 : 189 – 195
  16. Norziani Dahalan Omar, Hasmawati Hassan,Fatimah Hassan, Zuraini Zakaria & Wan Asna Wan Mohd Nor (2012) Engaging students in on-line learning : Does gender matter in adoption of learning material design? International Women Online Journal of Distance Education, Vol. 1 Issue 3 pp15-23 ISSN: 2147-0367
  17. 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
  18. Subramanion Jo Thy Lachumy, Zuraini Zakaria & 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. 5 Issue 10 p1941-1947 (ISI Journal, Impact Factor 0.879, USA)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. Sumathy V., S. Jothy Lachumy, Zuraini Zakaria & S. Sasidharan (2011) In vitro bioactivity and phytochemical screening of Musa acuminata flower. Pharmacologyonline Vol.2 (May-August) p118-127
  22. Abu Arra Basma, Zuraini Zakaria & 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
  23. 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)
  24. Mohammad Abu Basma Rajeh, Zuraini Zakaria, 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)
  25. 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 Newsletter
  26. Zuraini Z., Sasidharan S. & Sangetha S. (2010) Antifungal activity of the edible ferns : Application for the public health. International Journal of the Humanities, Vol.8 Issue 8,p113-118
  27. 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, Vol.3 Issue 10 p769-774 (ISI Journal, Impact Factor 0.172, USA)
  28. 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 Vol.1 Issue 4 p391-398ISSN:0975-8585
  29. 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 Journal of Nutrition Vol.16 No.3 p439-446
  30. 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

Proceedings (2012-2016):

  1. Zuraini Zakaria & Ziyad Rafiqi Mohammad Asri (2016) Tumbuhan ubatan di Mukim Bujang, Kedah dan Mukim Lenggong, Perak yang diguna untuk penyakit darah tinggi dan diabetes, International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR), Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia, 06-07 September, ISBN 978-602-99771-10
  2. Radiah Ahmad, Zuraini Zakaria & Roziahanim Mahmud (2015) The potential of Lygodium microphyllum as an antibacterial agent, 4th International Conference o n Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals and Cosmetic Science (IPNaCS), Ramada Plaza, Melaka, 12-13 November
  3. Zuraini Zakaria, Siti Hajar Abd Aziz & Nur Syahidah Azman (2015) Ethnobotanical study of plants used for postnatal care in Lembah Lenggong (Lenggong Valley), Perak, Malaysia. 15th International Academic Conference, Rome, Italy, 14-17 April
  4. Zuraini Zakaria, Nur Syahidah Azman & Siti Hajar Abd Aziz (2015) Ethnobotanical study of plants in Lembah Lenggong (Lenggong Valley), Perak, Malaysia which are used as tea and coffee. Conference of the International Journal of Arts and Sciences, Vienna, Austria, 19-23 April, ISSN 1943-6114
  5. Radiah Ahmad, Siti Hajar Abd Aziz & Zuraini Zakaria (2014) Contribution of medicinal plant resources of Kampung Bukit Sapi : A case study of Lembah Lenggong, World Heritage Site. 3rd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR), Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia, 16-18 October
  6. Siti Hajar Abd Aziz & Zuraini Zakaria (2014) Eidonomical properties of shoot and fruit of Ficus hispida and its indigenous use amongst the local community in Lembah Lenggong, Hulu Perak. 3rd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR), Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia, 16-18 October
  7. Siti Hajar Abd Aziz & Zuraini Zakaria (2013) Diversity plant species in Lembah Lenggong as an alternative tourism product, 3rd Regional Conference on Tourism Development - Innovation & Optimisation of Tourism Research, Hotel Bayview, Langkawi, 29 – 31 October, ISBN: 978-967-394-178-0
  8. Tan Swee Beng, Nazni Hj Wasi Ahmad, Misni Surif, Zuraini Zakaria & Lee Han Lim (2013) Effects of vitamin B fortified sucrose solution on the longevity and reproductive potential of laboratory-bred Culex quinquefasciatus Say adult, Poster presented at 49th Annual Scientific Conference of the Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, Hotel Grand Seasons, Kula Lumpur 19-20 March
  9. Wan Asna Wan Mohd Nor, Hasmawati Hassan, Fatimah Hassan, Norziani Dahalan & Zuraini Zakaria (2013) Developing rapid e-learning Political Science materials for distance education learning, Proceeding of The Third International Conference of E-learning and Distance Learning, Riyadh, Arab Saudi 4-7 February
  10. Siti Hajar Abd Aziz & Zuraini Zakaria (2013) The diversity of medicinal plant resources in Kampung Batu Ring-Kampung Beng : A case study of Lenggong Valley, World Heritage Site, International Conference on Tourism Development (ICTD), Hotel G, Penang, 4-5 February, ISBN 978-967-394-133-9
  11. 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
  12. Siti Hajar Abd Aziz, Siti Shuhada Mustaffa, Zuraini Zakaria & Norsuhana Abdul Hamid (2012)
  13. Management of natural resources in Lenggong Valley in deer farming facet, Proceeding of
  14. the 4th Regional Conference on Natural Resources in the Tropics (NTrop4), UNIMAS, Sarawak, 19-21 September, ISBN 978-967-5418-273, pp242-247
  15. Siti Shuhada Mustaffa, Siti Hajar Abd Aziz., Norsuhana Abdul Hamid & Zuraini Zakaria (2012) The management of Chepor deer grazing paddocks, Lenggong, Perak, Proceeding of the 4th Regional Conference on Natural Resources in the Tropics (NTrop4), UNIMAS, Sarawak, 19-21 September, ISBN 978-967-5418-273, pp562-567
  16. Fatimah Hassan, Zuraini Zakaria, Norsuhana Abdul Hamid, Main Rindam & Fatan Hamamah Yahya (2012) Peningkatan daya saing tempat berdasarkan keunikan dan kekuatan eleman setempat, Prosiding Seminar Kesedaran Warisan & Interpretasi : Kes di Lembah Lenggong, Perak, Univ Sains Malaysia, 12 Januari, ISBN 978-967-394-118-6, p1-18

Monograph:

  1. Zuraini Zakaria, Siti Hajar Abd Aziz, Nur Syahidah Azman & Ziyad Rafiqi Mohammad Asri (2015) Kegunaan tumbuhan semulajadi di Mukim Durian Pipit, Lembah Lenggong (The use of natural plants at Durian Pipit District, Lembah Lenggong). Monograf Siri 1, Sustainable Tourism Research Cluster, Universiti Sains Malaysia, pp64.

Book:

  1. Nornisah Mohamaed, Shaida Fariza Sulaiman, Suriyati Mohamad, Zuraini Zakaria & Habibah A.Wahab (2005) Khasiat Ulam-ulaman – Siri Terapi Alam Semula Jadi, Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, 214pp, ISBN 983-3391-22-2.

Chapters in Book:

  1. Zuraini Zakaria & Rosli Yusof (2016) “Pertanian organik dan kepentingan persekitaran”. In Haliza Abdul Rahman (Ed.) Kepelbagaian Isu Persekitaran Tropika, Penerbit Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Perak, p139-150
  2. Zuraini Zakaria & Siti Hajar Abd Aziz (2015) “Tumbuhan ubatan di Kampung Batu Ring-Kampung Beng”. In Zuraini Zakaria (Ed.) Prospek Pelancongan di Lembah Lenggong, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Kuala Lumpur, p123-132
  3. Siti Hajar Abd Aziz & Zuraini Zakaria (2015) “ Tumbuhan semulajadi dan kegunaannya dalam komuniti tempatan di Lembah Lenggong”. In Sakinah Abu Bakar (Ed.) Lembah Lenggong dari Pelbagai Perspektif, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Kuala Lumpur, p147-159
  4. Zuraini Zakaria, Basma Rajeh Mohammad Abu Arra & Sumathi Ganeshan (2013) “Adaptation of Candida albicans for growth within the host”. In Abdul Malik, Elisabeth Gothman & Madalena Alves (Eds.), Management of Microbial Resources in the Environment, Springer Netherlands, p429-444, ISBN 978-94-007-5930-5
  5. Norazimah Mat Nuyah & Zuraini Zakaria (2012) “Wanita, herba dan ulaman”. In Nazarudin Zainun, Ishak Saat & Md Nasir Misran (Eds.), Wanita dan Kepelbagaian, Penerbit Univ Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Johor, p153-176
  6. Hasmawati Hassan, Fatimah Hassan & Zuraini Zakaria (2007) “Pembangunan e-kuliah menggunakan perisian Articulate”. In Siti Rahayah Ariffin & Norazah Mohd Nordin (Eds.), Pedagogi & Pembangunan E-pembelajaran di Institusi Pengajian Tinggi, Pusat Pembangunan Akademik, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi p65-72
  7. Fatimah Hassan, Zuraini Zakaria & Khairiah@Salwa Mokhtar (2007) “Elemen rekabentuk dan kandungan bahan sebagai faktor kritikal kejayaan e-pembelajaran”. In Siti Rahayah Ariffin & Norazah Mohd Nordin (Eds.), Pedagogi & Pembangunan E-pembelajaran di Institusi Pengajian Tinggi, Pusat Pembangunan Akademik, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi p196-209

Teaching

  • Plant Kingdom
  • Plant Diversity
  • Plant Physiology
  • Plant Developmental Biology
  • Cell Biology
  • Plant Taxonomy and Biosystematics
  • The Use of Apparatus & Biological Techniques

Supervision


PhD:

  1. Nagham Saddon Ibrahim – Effects of gibberellic acid, proline and humic acid on the growth, yield and chemical composition of two Zea mays L. cultivars (Baghdad-3 and Fajir-1). Graduated October 2016

MSc:

  1. Siti Hajar Abdul Aziz – Nutritional composition and biological evaluation of Ficus hispida leaves activities. Graduated October 2017
  2. Nadia Mustafa Abushoufa – Evaluation of antimicrobial, antioxidant and toxicity of Drycanopteris linearis. Graduated March 2014
  3. Vijayarathna a/p Soundararajan - Antimicrobial, anticancer and antioxidant activities of methanolic extract of Elaeis guineensis Jacq. leaves. Graduated Sept 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

Undergraduate Project:
2016/2017

  1. Aimi Sulaiman – “Kajian potensi guna semula efluen terhadap tanaman cili (Capsicum annum)”
  2. Aimi Fadhlin Mohd Puad – “Comparison of aeroponic, hydroponic and soil method in planting Brassica chinensis”
  3. Mohamad Eddy Suhairy Mohamad Suhaimy – Comparison of crop yield of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) using organic, semi organic and inorganic fertilizers
  4. Mohamad Rahimi Sulaiman – “Antibacterial activity of Piper nigrum by essential oil against bacteria gram positive and negative”
  5. Nur Afiqah Razin – “Effect of organic plant booster and commercial fertilizer on chilli plant”
  6. Rolinus Paulous – “Isolation of secondary metabolites from Bornean ginger Hornstedtia harvilandii and their antifungal potential”
  7. Selmah Azizan – “Kesan penggunaan campuran baja berlainan terhadap pertumbuhan dan pembungaan Cattleya sp”

2014/2015

  1. Mohd Fuad Ali – “Phytochemical analysis of Moringa oleifera shoots and sensory evaluation of dry Moringa oleifera shoot tea”
  2. Mohd Khairil Abas – “Effect of rate of chicken manure on growth and yield of mustard”
  3. Najlaa Ahmad Tarmizi – “Effect of seed quality and planting depth on the germination of MR219, MR220 CL2 and MR263 rice varieties”
  4. Siti Noor Rabiatul Madia Malek Razuan – “The effect of boiling on antioxidant properties in selected Malaysian traditional salads”
  5. Siti Nur Ain Baharuddin – “Study on genetic diversity in the yield components of early maturing rice varieties”

2013/2014

  1. Atiqah Ab Aziz - “Antioxidant activity and total phenolic content of Pseuduvaria monticola”
  2. Liwan anak Lasem - “Investigation on the presence of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 and leptospirosis in recreational freshwater in Kuching”
  3. Mohd Rezduan Mat Salleh - “Evaluation and selection on yield and yield component of new potential rice line”
  4. Rosnani Ismail - “Case studies on the malaria parasite infections in patients from Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan”
  5. Rosnani Osman - “Study on quality of bread using palm based margarine and shortening”

2012/2013

  1. Azyani Amran - “Antimicrobial effect of Acmella uliginosa (Sw.) Cass (subang nenek) on Streptococcus mutans”
  2. Faizah Saad - “Antimicrobe in Psidium guajava and Piper betle leaf extracts against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus”
  3. Nor Azlina Nordin - “The interactions of pumpkin seeds with Tamoxifen administered to breast cancer patients”
  4. Nur-Leem Murshid - “Antimicrobial activity of Morinda citrifolia, Piper betle and Quercus infectoria against urogenital infections”

2011/2012

  1. Noor Asmaliza Abdullah - “The antimicrobial effect of Malaysian tualang honey against organisms producing extended spectrum beta lactamase (esbl) of Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia and MRSA in clinical samples comparison to manuka honey”
  2. Rassheda Abd Rahman - “Antipyretic and analgesic activity of Manihot esculenta crantz leaves and rhizomes extracts”

2010/2011

  1. Beh Lek Kia - “Comparison of antioxidant capacity of freeze-dried fresh and commercial fruit juices”
  2. Hamizah Zorkepeli - “Antimicrobial and phytochemical screening of the leaves and stems of the Malaysian medicinal plant Tetracera indica Merr (mempelas paya)”
  3. Nurul Surya Muhammad Baharum - “Activity of antibacterial and antioxidant compounds from Ficus deltoidea male and female plants”

2009/2010

  1. Mazurawati Mohamad - “Effects ionising radiation on germination and growth development of Vigna radiata”
  2. Mohd Halim Shah Shaari - “Modifikasi teknik pemprosesan dan pencelupan tisu kolon tumor dalam histologi”
  3. Rajalletchumy Subramaniam - “Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) gene and haplotype frequencies in Malaysian haematopoietic stem cell transplantation cohorts”
  4. Rosnita Md Yusof - “Establishment of a flow cytometric assay for assessment of phagocytic function with reference to the chemiluminescence assay”

Recognition

Academic Recognition and Leadership:

  1. Annual Excellent Service Award (2002, 2010, 2016)
  2. Dean's List Award (2002, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016)
  3. USM Hall of Fame Award - Ahievement in Publication Category (2008)
  4. USM Hall of Fame Prize - Achievement in Journal Publication Category (2008-2011)
  5. Board of Sciences Authors (Jan 2017 – Dec 2017)
  6. Board of Journal Chief Editors (Feb 2010 – Jan 2012)
  7. Board of Sciences Authors (Sept 2007 – Aug 2009)
  8. Computer-based Learning/Computer-aided Instruction USM (Jan 2001 – Dec 2003)
  9. EXCO Women Society USM (April 2003 – Dec 2003)

Research Grant:

  1. Program keusahawanan untuk mentransformasikan komuniti luar bandar bagi menyokong pembangunan destinasi pelancongan arkeologi di Lembah Lenggong, Research University (Top-Down), RM 36,507.50, 01/10/2016 – 30/09/2018.
  2. Program keusahawanan untuk mentransformasikan komuniti luar bandar bagi menyokong pembangunan destinasi pelancongan arkeologi di Lembah Lenggong, Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA), RM 127,752.50, 01/10/2016 – 30/09/2018.
  3. Heritage awareness and interpretation : Exploration on the natural and cultural resources of Lenggong Valley, Research University Niche Area, RM 263,770, 01/06/2011 - 31/05/2016.
  4. Morph-anatomy and physicochemical studies of the Ficus hispida leaves specifically used by the communities in Mukim Durian Pipit, Lembah Lenggong World Heritage Site, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), RM82,000, 01/05/2013- 30/10/2015.
  5. Kesan formulasi makanan terhadap kualiti daging Landak Raya (Hystrix brachyura), USM Short Term, RM 40,000, 01/04/2011 – 31/03/2013.
  6. Primary phytochemicals of edible fern extracts and their efficacy for antimicrobial activity, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), RM 45,000, 15/08/2010 – 14/02/2013.
  7. Articulate : An emerging trend in open distance learning, Research University Niche Area, RM 100,000, 01/10/2007 – 31/03/2010.
  8. Digitalising cultural heritage : The preservation of historical monuments and traditional Malaysian cuisines, Research University Niche Area, RM 180,000, 1/10/2007 - 31/03/2010.
  9. A fundamental study of the antifungal activity of crude extracts and extracted phenols of common edible ferns, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), RM 90,000, 15/10/2007 – 15/10/2010.
  10. Evaluation of biological activities of the methanol extracts of Cassia spp, USM Short Term, RM 19,994, 01/05/2007 – 31/07/2009.
  11. Physiology and molecular biology of abscission, Sabbatical Project, 2005-2006, Univ. Sains Malaysia & Univ. of Nottingham, UK.
  12. Ensuring effective comprehensive modules for distance education students, USM Short Term, RM 9,699. 01/12/2004-2007.
  13. Cabaran pendidikan secara jarak jauh : Kesedaran dan pendedahan dalam era Teknologi Maklumat dan Komunikasi (ICT), USM Short Term, RM14,000, 2003-2007.
  14. Reproductive biology of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.), USM Short Term RM 9,455, 06/2000-04/2003.
  15. Modification of flowering and fruiting development in Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam (CJUSM2000), Independent Research Priority Area, Malaysia 7th Plan, RM116,000, 01/10/2000-30/09/2003.
  16. Information technology (IT) and its development in Malaysian society : Issues, problems and challenges, Independent Research Priority Area, Malaysia 7th Plan, RM 65,600, 01/10/2000-30/09/2002.
  17. Leading the change in science and technology awareness in schools via distance education, Independent Research Priority Area, Malaysia 7th Plan, RM85,000 , 01/07/1996 –30/06/1998.
  18. Demographical aspects of flowers and seeds of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.), USM Short Term Grant, RM10,300, 01/04/1994-31/03/1996.

 

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