Mohd Firdaus Abdul-Wahab PhD ChM CChem MRSC

Last Updated: 12 July 2024

Address:

Department of Biosciences, 

Faculty of Science, 

Building T02, 

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 

81310 UTM Skudai, Johor, Malaysia.

E-mail: firdausw@utm.my

Website: http://people.utm.my/firdausw

ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4023-0762 

ResearcherID: J-8345-2012

Scopus Author ID: 23069901300

EDUCATION AND APPOINTMENTS

PhD, Imperial College London, Chemical Biology, 2012. Thesis: Mechanistic Behaviour and Molecular Interactions of Heat Shock Protein 47 (HSP47).  

MSc, UTM, Biosciences, 2008. Thesis: Analysis of Citrobacter freundii A1 Whole-cell and Its Recombinant Flavin Reductase Biodegradation of Azo Dyes Using Spectrophotometric and Voltammetric Techniques.

BSc (Hons.), UTM, Industrial Chemistry, 2004. 

Assistant Dean (External and Global Engagement), Faculty of Science, UTM. 1 April 2022-31 March 2025.

Associate Research Fellow, Centre for Environmental Sustainability and Water Security (IPASA), Research Institute for Sustainable Environment (RISE), UTM. 1 March 2024-28 February 2027.

Postdoctoral Researcher, NUS Environmental Research Institute (NERI), National University of Singapore. 21 January 2019-20 May 2021.

Senior Lecturer, Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, UTM. 1 October 2012-present.

Manager, Chemical Management Centre (CMC), University Laboratory Management Unit, UTM. 1 July 2014-December 2018.

Member, Environmental Biotechnology Research Group (EnVBiotech), UTM. January 2015-present.

Member, UTM Antarctica Research Group, UTM. November 2014-present.

Lecturer, Faculty of Biosciences and Bioengineering, UTM. 5 July 2007-30 September 2012.

Tutor, Faculty of Biosciences and Bioengineering, UTM. 2 October 2006-4 July 2007.

Research Assistant, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, UTM. 1 April 2004-30 July 2004.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

American Chemical Society Malaysia Chapter, Chair (2020-2022), Co-chair (2018-2020), Secretary (2014-2018).

American Chemical Society (US), Member (27 January 2010-present) (member no. 30114018).

Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM), Associate (January 2018-October 2022).

Young Scientists Network-Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM), Member (30 September 2021-31 December 2024), Affiliate (November 2016-September 2021).

Academic Research for Palm Oil Sustainability, Malaysia (ARPOS), Lifetime Member (April 2016-present), Assistant Secretary (April 2016-October 2021), Co-chair (October 2021-present).

The Institution of Biorefinery Engineers, Scientists and Technologists (IBEST), Member (March 2016-present).

The Malaysian Institute of Chemistry (IKM), Member (MMIC) (12 May 2012-present) (member no. M/3420/6282/12).

The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC, UK), Member (MRSC) (10 May 2013-present) (member no. 431585), Chartered Chemist (CChem) (29 July 2016-present), Chartered Scientist (CSci) (reg. no. RSC/101/007111) (15 September 2016-2019).

Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS), Member (2015-present).

Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MSBMB), Ordinary Member (2014-2023), Lifetime Member (2024-present) (LM051) (member no. OM-2014-012).

Asian Federation of Biotechnology (AFOB), Member (2011-present).

Biochemical Society (UK), Student member (2010-2011).

Biophysical Society (US), Student member (2010-2011).

The Protein Society (US), Student member (2010-2011).

AWARDS

November 2023: National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) Overseas Hub in Malaysia 2023 Researcher Mobility and Networking Programme Fellow, for collaboration visit to NCKU, Tainan, Taiwan, awarded by the NCKU Overseas Hub in Malaysia.

August 2023: Young Researcher Award, awarded by the Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia to selected staff below 40 years old for “excellent achievements in research in the year 2022”.

August 2023: Industry Linkages Award, awarded by the Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia to selected staff for “excellent achievements in industrial linkages for the year 2022”.

August 2023: Excellent Service Award, awarded by the Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia to selected staff for “excellent achievements in service for the year 2022”.

November 2022: Excellent Service Award, awarded by the Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia to selected staff for “excellent achievements in service for the year 2021”.

November 2022: Industry/Agency Linkages Award, awarded by the Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia to selected staff for “excellent achievements in industrial and agency linkages for the year 2021”.

September 2022: International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA)-Asia Grassroots Science Advice Promotion Awards 2022, for organizing the Young Scientists Network-Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM) Science Diplomacy Training Program 2022, awarded by INGSA-Asia.

May 2022: World Technology Universities Network (WTUN) Exchange Programme Award, for staff exchange to Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT), Japan, awarded by WTUN.

December 2021: Edited Book Award, awarded for the “Current Techniques in Protein Sciences” edited book publication, by the Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

December 2021: Excellent Service Award, awarded by the Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia to selected staff for “excellent achievements in service for the year 2020”.

October 2021: Outstanding Asian Science Diplomat Award, awarded by the Asian Science Diplomats.

December 2020: Excellent Service Award, awarded by the Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia to selected staff for “excellent achievements in service for the year 2019”.

December 2020: Corporate Publication Award 2019, awarded by the Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

2019-2021: Postdoctoral Training Scholarship for research attachment at the National University of Singapore, Singapore (awarded by the Ministry of Education Malaysia).

October 2018: Travel Award to the Global Chemists’ Code of Ethics (GCCE) Capacity Building Workshop, organised by ACS International Activities and sponsored by ACS International Activities and the U.S. Department of State, 14-18 October 2018. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

August 2018: Travel Award to the AAAS-TWAS Summer Course on Science Diplomacy, sponsored by The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), 20-24 August 2018. Trieste, Italy.

February 2018: Muhammad Azrin Ahmad, Nor Haniza Sarmin, Fong Wan Heng, Mohd Firdaus Abdul-Wahab, Yuhani Yusof, Noraziah Adzhar. Silver Award. Creation, Innovation, Technology and Research Exposition (CITREx 2018), Universiti Malaysia Pahang. 7-8 February. Project: “Biomolecular Aspects of Second Order Limit Language”.

February 2018: Travel Award to the Chemical Safety and Security Curriculum Development Program, sponsored by Sandia National Laboratory and the US Department of State, 26 February-2 March 2018. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

October-November 2017: Travel Award to the Joint Research Training Programme on Low Carbon Green Energy and Environmental Sustainability, sponsored by Taiwan Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), 30 October-11 November 2017. National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) and National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), Hsinchu, Taiwan.

July 2017: Travel Award to the Global Chemists’ Code of Ethics (GCCE) Science and Technology Leadership Institute, organised by ACS International Activities and sponsored by ACS International Activities and the U.S. Department of State, 18-22 July 2017. Melbourne, Australia.

March 2017: Global Innovation Imperatives (Gii) Grant Award, from the ACS Committee on International Activities. This grant was awarded for the project “Exploring Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) in Malaysia through Water Chemistry, Microbiology and Public Health”. Total amount: USD25,000.

September 2016: Chartered Scientist (CSci), awarded by the Science Council and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) United Kingdom.

July 2016: Chartered Chemist (CChem), awarded by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) United Kingdom.

July 2016: Travel Award to the Singapore Centre on Environmental Life Science Engineering (SCELSE) Summer Course 2016, organised and awarded by SCELSE, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and National University of Singapore (NUS).

May 2016: Excellent Service Award, awarded by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia to selected staff for “excellent achievements in service for the year 2015”. 

May 2016: Travel Award to the Newton Fund UK-Malaysia Researcher Links Workshop on “Bioenergy, Biorefinery and Bioeconomy: Promoting innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration and sustainability”, organised by the University of Surrey and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, sponsored by the Newton Fund, British Council. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Total amount: MYR2,000.

April 2016: Global Innovation (GI) Grant Award from the ACS Committee on International Activities, American Chemical Society. This grant was awarded to “carry out activities that can catalyze new international collaborations and partnerships dedicated to solutions to global challenges”. Total amount: USD4,000.

October 2015: Facilitator Travel Award to the American Chemical Society (ACS)-Building Opportunity Out of Science and Technology (BOOST) Leadership Trainer Institute, organised by the American Chemical Society/ACS Thailand Chapter/Chemical Society of Thailand, sponsored by the US Department of State. Chiang Mai, Thailand.

September 2015: Partners for Progress and Prosperity P3 Award (for outstanding international partnerships and collaborations in 2015). Awarded to the ACS Malaysia International Chemical Science Chapter by the American Chemical Society Committee on International Activities.

April 2015: Global Innovation (GI) Grant Award from the ACS Committee on International Activities, American Chemical Society. This grant is awarded to “carry out activities that can catalyze new international collaborations and partnerships dedicated to solutions to global challenges”. Total amount: USD3,000.

October 2014: Travel Fellowship to the Young Scientists Program, and the 15^th International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB)-24^th Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists and Molecular Biologists (FAOBMB) International Conference, Taipei, Taiwan (awarded by the Taiwan Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology).

February/March 2014: Travel Award to the Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (PITTCON 2014), McCormick Place, Chicago, USA (awarded by the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation, managed by the American Chemical Society).

September 2013: Building Opportunity Out of Science and Technology (BOOST) Soft Skills Trainer Institute Grant (awarded by the U.S. Department of State, managed by International Activities at the American Chemical Society). This grant is awarded to train at least 100 trainees on Research Publication topic. Total amount: USD300.

August 2013: Travel Award to the American Chemical Society (ACS)-Building Opportunity Out of Science and Technology (BOOST) Soft-skills Trainer Institute, organised by the American Chemical Society/Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM)/Himpunan Kimia Indonesia (HKI), sponsored by the US Department of State. Bangkok, Thailand.

June/July 2013: Travel Award to the São Paulo Advanced School on Bioorganic Chemistry, UNESP, Araraquara Campus, São Paulo, Brazil (awarded by the São Paulo State Research Foundation (FAPESP)).

June 2013: The Most Active e-Learning Page for Postgraduate Courses (MQT1153) Semester 1 Session 2012/2013 (awarded by UTM).

2010: Nor Haniza Sarmin, Fong Wan Heng, Noor Aini Abdul Rashid, Mohd Firdaus Abdul Wahab. Silver Medal, Malaysia Technology Expo 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 4-6 February. Project: “Gel Photo Visualisation of Adult and Limit Languages”.

2009: Nor Haniza Sarmin, Noor Aini Abdul Rashid, Fong Wan Heng, Mohd Firdaus Abdul Wahab. Bronze Medal, 11^th Industrial Art and and Technology Exhibition (INATEX 2009), UTM Skudai, Malaysia. 21-23 October. Project: “Output Visualisation of Adult and Limit Language in a Splicing System”.

December 2009: The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation Travel Grant to Japan (awarded by the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation). This grant was used for visit to Prof. Kazuhiro Nagata lab at Kyoto University, and for attending the 32^nd Annual Meeting of the Molecular Biology Society of Japan, Yokohama, Japan.

2007-2011: JPA-SLAI Full Scholarship for PhD Study at Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom (awarded by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia).

May 2006: Best Poster Presenter (awarded by University College of Science and Technology Malaysia (KUSTEM) in conjunction with KUSTEM 5^th Annual Seminar 2006).

2005-2006: UTM-PTP Full Scholarship for MSc Study at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (awarded by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia, MOSTI).

2000-2004: MARA Full Scholarship for BSc Study at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (awarded by Majlis Amanah Rakyat, MARA, an agency under the Malaysian Ministry of Rural and Regional Development).

RESEARCH GRANTS           

Funder (Grant name). Research title. Amount. Duration. ROLE.

International Grants

2023-

Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS) Grant of the Japan Science and Technology Agency (4L974). Development of Continuous Recovery System for Reclamation of Valuable Products and Mineral (Nutrients). 12            July 2023-11 July 2028. MYR1,708,700. CO-RESEARCHER.

2022-

International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB Training Grant). For organizing the “ICGEB Training Course on the Molecular Microbiology and Microbiomes of Agricultural and Industrial Waste Utilizations”. EUR12,000. Training date: 14 August-17 August 2023. PROJECT LEADER.

2021-

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Singapore (2019 Singapore Food Story (SFS) R&D Programme 1^st Alternative Protein Seed Challenge Grant) (4X681). Highly Efficient Microbial Methane Conversion for Single Cell Protein Production under High Pressure. SGD482,448. 1 April 2021-31 March 2022. COLLABORATOR.

Industry Contract Research Grant

2020-

Petronas Research Sdn. Bhd. (Industry Contract Research Grant) (4C475). Conversion of CO₂ to CH₄ by Methanogenic Microbes for Use in Valued-added Geologic Carbon Capture and Sequestration. MYR496,300. October 2020-October 2023. PROJECT LEADER. 

National Grants

2024-

Sarawak Government via Jabatan Tanah dan Survei Sarawak (Government Agency Grant) (1R042). Valorization of Pineapple Waste Biomass for the Production of Biohydrogen Using Submerged Fermentation. MYR121,758. 1 July 2024-30 June 2026. PROJECT LEADER.

2022-

Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) (UMP Internal Grant) (4X788). Modelling the Effect on the Number of the Cutting Site in a Type of DNA Splicing System (Yusof-Goode) Via De Bruijn Graph. MYR24,000. 1 October 2022-30 September 2024. CO-RESEARCHER.

2019-

Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) (Collaborative Research Grant National) (4B418). Profiling Arsenic Level in Water from Tube Wells and Residents of Malaysian Islands. MYR20,000. 1 November 2019-30 April 2022. CO-RESEARCHER.

2016-

Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education (HICOE Research Grant) (4J198). Assessing Drinking Water Quality: Do Commercial Water Vending Machines Meet The Standard To Provide Clean Water During Emergency? MYR50,000. 1 January 2016-31 December 2019. CO-RESEARCHER.

Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education (Public-Private Research Network Grant, PPRN) (4L202). Green and Efficient Treatment of Batik Wastewater using MICROCLEAR Technology. MYR31,243. 15 November 2016-15 May 2017. CO-RESEARCHER. 

Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education (Transdisciplinary Research Grant Scheme, TRGS) (4L850). Characterisation of Spatio-temporal Marine Microalgae Ecological Impacts Using Multi-sensor Over Malaysian Waters. MYR869,000 (total program allocation); MYR167,800 (project allocation). 4 January 2016-3 July 2019. PROJECT LEADER. 

2015-

Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education (Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, FRGS) (4F745). Binding strength and pH-release behaviour of human heat shock protein 47 (HSP47) mutants probed using ELISA-based assay and circular dichroism spectroscopy. MYR94,000. 2 November 2015-1 November 2017. PROJECT LEADER.

2014-

Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education (FRGS) (4F428). Adhesion and cohesion between bioelectroactive bacteria and a carbon nano-fibre electrode surface using atomic force microscopy. MYR108,000. 1 July 2014-30 June 2016. CO-RESEARCHER.

2013-

Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education (FRGS) (4F214). Elucidation of the Human Heat Shock Protein 47 (HSP47) pH-Triggered Release from Collagen via Mutational Analysis. MYR85,000. 1 April 2013-30 September 2015. PROJECT LEADER.

Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education (Research Acculturation Grant Scheme, RAGS). Characteristics of First Stage DNA Splicing Languages via Yusof-Goode Approach. MYR56,342. 17 September 2013-16 September 2015. CO-RESEARCHER.

Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education (RAGS). Hydrophilic Bile Acid Effects on HSP47 Expression in Eye Scarring. MYR80,000. 15 September 2013-15 September 2015. CO-RESEARCHER.

Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education (Exploratory Research Grant Scheme, ERGS) (4L144). Cost Effective and Sustainable Electricity Generation using Bacteria-zeolite Composite Biofilms for Microbial Fuel Cell. MYR139,000. 1 June 2013-31 May 2016. CO-RESEARCHER.

Malaysian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (e-Science Fund) (4S083). Towards Structural Elucidation of Fibrinolytic Enzymes produced by Microbes from Malaysian Fermented Food. MYR159,000. 1 June 2013-31 May 2015. CO-RESEARCHER.

2011-

Malaysian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Top Down Nanotechnology Research Grant). The Fate and Transport of Nanosilver Products and Materials. MYR250,000. 1 November 2011-31 October 2013. CO-RESEARCHER.

University Grants

2022-

UTM (Industry-International Incentive Grant) (03M84). Exploration of Anaerobic Digester Metagenomes for Biogas Microbiome Discovery. MYR10,000. 1 May 2022-30 April 2023. PROJECT LEADER

UTM (Fundamental Research Grant) (22H45). Graphical Models of Splicing Languages for DNA Sequence Assembly. MYR119,858. 1 November 2022-31 October 2025. CO-RESEARCHER.

UTM (QUICKWIN Research Grant) (4J549). Investigating Metataxonomic, Metagenomic, and Genomics of Extreme Environments Using Next-Generation Sequencing Advanced System (Oxford Nanopore). MYR50,000. 1 March 2022-28 February 2023. CO-RESEARCHER.

2021-

UTMSHINE (Strategy for Harnessing and Inspiring Top Notch Scientist and Researchers) Research University Grant (09G86). Insights into Microbial Methane Metabolisms in POME Anaerobic Sludge via Shotgun Metagenomics Sequencing. MYR40,000. 1 October 2021-31 March 2023. PROJECT LEADER.

2019-

UTM (Collaborative Research Grant) (08G25). Bio-Ceramic Hollow Fibre Membrane Based Hydroxyapatite Derived from Waste Cow Bones for Arsenic Removal from Groundwater. MYR100,000. 1 November 2019-30 April 2022. CO-RESEARCHER.

2018-

UTM (Transdisciplinary Research Grant) (05G24). Simultaneous Energy Generation and COD Reduction of POME Using Microbial Fuel Cell. MYR40,000. 1 December 2018-30 November 2020. PROJECT LEADER.

UTM (Transdisciplinary Research Grant) (05G75). Superhydrophilic, Robust Ceramic Hollow Fibre Membranes Derived from Agricultural Wastes for Oily Wastewater Treatment. MYR60,000. 1 December 2018-30 May 2021. CO-RESEARCHER. 

UTM (Transdisciplinary Research Grant) (05G77). Low Pressure Reverse Osmosis Composite Hollow Fiber Membrane for Water Reclamation from POME. MYR60,000. 1 December 2018-30 May 2021. CO-RESEARCHER. 

UTM (Transdisciplinary Research Grant) (05G76). Visible Light-driven Heterojunction Photocatalyst for Color Removal in POME Wastewater. MYR40,000. 1 December 2018-30 May 2021. CO-RESEARCHER. 

UTM (High Impact Research Grant) (04G33). Design and Development of Food Waste to Biogas Converter System. MYR60,000. 1 April 2018-31 March 2021. CO-RESEARCHER. 

UTM (CoE Research Grant) (04G01). Monitoring Ethanol Deliberated from Stingless Bee Honey using Surface Plasmon Resonance-based Techniques. MYR50,000. 1 February 2018-31 January 2020. CO-RESEARCHER.

UTM (Tier 1 UTM Research University Grant) (19H14). Efficient POME Degradation and Biohydrogen Generation Using Integrated Fermentation and Bioelectrochemical Systems. MYR50,000. 1 February 2018-31 January 2020. PROJECT LEADER.

UTM (Transdisciplinary Research Grant) (06G01). Stingless Bee Honey Quality Evaluation After Processing and Storage. MYR80,000. 1 December 2018-31 August 2022. CO-RESEARCHER. 

2017-

UTM (Tier 1 UTM Research University Grant) (17H51). Production and Characterisation of Nanocellulose Produced by Locally Isolated Bacteria for Potential Biomedical Applications. MYR40,000. 1 July 2017-31 December 2018. CO-RESEARCHER.

UTM (Tier 1 UTM Research University Grant) (16H40). Development of Affordable Ceramic Membrane Derived from Palm Oil Fuel Ash for Heavy Metal Removal. MYR40,000. 1 July 2017-30 June 2019. CO-RESEARCHER.

UTM (Tier 1 UTM Research University Grant) (17H74). Surveillance of Antibiotics Resistance Bacteria and Genes in Aquaculture Sources. MYR39,500. 1 July 2017-30 June 2019. CO-RESEARCHER.

2015-

UTM (Tier 2 Encouragement Grant) (11J32). Potential Neuroprotective Effect of Curcumin Loaded Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)-grafted-Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNT) on Neuroblastoma Sh-Sy5y Cells. 1 December 2015-30 November 2016. MYR20,000. CO-RESEARCHER.

UTM (Flagship Research Grant) (01G27). Impact of climate change on Antarctica-tropical region. 1 April 2013-30 June 2015. MYR326,650. CO-RESEARCHER.

2014-

UTM (Tier 1 UTM Research University Grant) (07H31). Optimisation of Biohydrogen Production by Carbohydrate-utilising Bacteria Using Statistical Analysis. 1 April 2014-31 March 2015. MYR35,000. PROJECT LEADER.

UTM (Tier 1 UTM Research University Grant) (06H31). Harnessing sustainable biocatalysts from extremophilic genomes. 1 April 2014-31 March 2016. MYR45,000. CO-RESEARCHER.

UTM (Tier 2 Encouragement Grant) (10J15). Simulating interaction of tuberculosis specific marker molecules with hydrophobic and hydrophilic surfaces. 1 April 2014-30 June 2015. MYR35,000. CO-RESEARCHER.

UTM (Tier 1 UTM Research University Grant) (07H73). Identification of electrogenic microorganisms for bioelectricity generation in microbial fuel cell. 1 April 2014-30 June 2015. MYR40,000. CO-RESEARCHER.

UTM (Tier 1 UTM Research University Grant) (07H47). Utilisation of palm oil mill effluent for bioenergy production using bioelectrochemical system. 1 April 2014-31 March 2016. MYR45,000. CO-RESEARCHER.

UTM (Flagship Research Grant) (01G64). Application of Biotechnology and Related-sciences in Health and Waste Management (UTM-Argentina Collaboration). 1 April 2014-31 March 2015. MYR100,000. CO-RESEARCHER.

2013-

UTM (Flagship Research Grant-Antarctica) (00G98). Biological Systems as Tools for Mitigating Climate Change in the Tropics. 1 April 2013-31 March 2014. MYR34,050. CO-RESEARCHER.

2012-

UTM (New Academic Staff Grant) (4P055). Potential of Bacteria of Gastrointestinal Origin for Biohydrogen Generation. 1 June 2012-31 May 2013. MYR20,000. PROJECT LEADER.

UTM (Tier 2 UTM Research University Grant) (07J15). Biohydrogen Generation from Starch-containing Wastewater using Bacteria Isolated from Local Sources. 1 December 2012-31 December 2013. MYR32,000. PROJECT LEADER.

UTM (Tier 2 Research University Grant). Antifungal Efficacy of Modified Zeolites against Fungal Pathogens. 1 August 2012-31 July 2013. MYR24,000. CO-RESEARCHER.

UTM (Tier 1 Research University Grant) (04H00). Development of Mixed Matrix Immobilization Enzyme Tubes and N-Zymehive Bioreactors for Elevate Sugars Production. 1 December 2012-31 December 2014. MYR180,000. CO-RESEARCHER.

CONSULTANCY

Trainer. Uni-Technologies Sdn. Bhd. Khidmat Latihan Khusus dalam Bidang-bidang Kritikal untuk Biomolekular (Special Training in Critical Areas for Biomolecular Sciences). BiotechCorp. April 2012. Total amount: MYR200,000.

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Journal Publications

40. Ruslim, N. M., Y. Yusof, M. S. Mohamad, M. F. Abdul-Wahab. 2025. Characterize Type of Splicing Languages via Directed Splicing Graph. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology. 45, Issue 1. 129-136. (2024 SCOPUS-indexed)

39. Isah, M. M., Z. Taining, N. K. A. Jalil, Z. Ibrahim, M. F. Abdul-Wahab 2024. Insights into the Microbiota of a Textile Wastewater Treatment System towards Sustainable Bioremediation of Industrial Wastes. Accepted.

38. Ng, H. J., K. M. Goh, A. Yahya, M. F. Abdul-Wahab. 2024. Microbial community dynamics and functional potentials in the conversion of oil palm wastes into biomethane. 3 Biotech. 14. 1-15. (2022 IF 2.8, Q2).

37. Alvy, R. I., M. H. M. Mubassir, M. F. Abdul-Wahab, S. Hamdan. 2023. Effects of D128N Mutation on OsSERK2 in Xa21-Mediated Immune Complex: An In Silico Study. Advances in Agriculture. Article ID 2749859. DOI: 10.1155/2023/2749859

36. Ng, H. J., N. K. A. Jalil, J. O. Audu, M. F. Abdul-Wahab. 2023. Temporal Variation of Methanogenic Microbial Community in Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) Anaerobic Digester. South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology. 16(4), 39-52. DOI: 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v16i4316

35. Teh, B-S., Hii Y-S., J. Hinks, M. F. Abdul-Wahab, S. Swarup. 2023. Complete Genome Sequence of Methylomonas sp. UP202 Isolated from an Urban Waterway Sediment. Microbiology Resource Announcement. DOI: 10.1128/MRA.00633-23 (2022 IF 0.19, Q4)

34. Mohammed, A., M. F. Abdul-Wahab, J. N. Mohammed, I. L. Mohammed, R. A. Sani, H. Majiya. 2023. Potentials and limitations of cold-adapted hydrogen producing bacteria: a mini review. African Journal of Clinical and Experimental Microbiology. 24(3). 222-234. 

33. Ishaq, A., M. I. M. S., S. B. Azman, M. F. Abdulwahab, Z. T. Jagun. 2023. Optimizing total ammonia-nitrogen concentration for enhanced microbial fuel cell performance in landfill leachate treatment: a bibliometric analysis and future directions. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 30. 86498-86519. DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28580-z (2022 IF 5.8, Q1)

32. Kopli, P. N. S. M., M. H. Hassim, U. A. Asli, F. A. Wahab. 2023. Biohythane production from pineapple peel using Methanosarcina mazeienhanced with palm oil mill effluent (POME) sludge in single-stage anaerobic digestion. Environmental Quality Management. 33(1). 95-106.DOI: 10.1002/tqem.22018 (2023 SCOPUS-indexed)

31. Mohammed, A., M. F. Abdul-Wahab, Z. Ibrahim, Mohammed I. L., Mohammed J. N., Balogu T. V. 2022. Investigation and Scaling of Hydrogen Production by Klebsiella sp. ABZ11 for Optimal Yield and the Kinetics of Batch Fermentation Process. Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management. 26(12). 2113-2124. DOI: 10.4314/jasem.v26i12.28

30. Ishaq, A., M. I. M. Said, S. Azman, M. F. Abdulwahab, M. I. Alfa. 2022. Impact, Mitigation Strategies, and Future Possibilities of Nigerian Municipal Solid Waste Leachate Management Practices: A Review. Nigerian Journal of Technological Development. 19(3). 181-194. (2022 SCOPUS-indexed).

29. Mohd-Din, M., Hii, K. S., Abdul-Wahab, M. F., Mohamad, S. E., Gu, H., Leaw, C. P. Lim, P. T. 2022. Spatial-temporal variability of microphytoplankton assemblages including harmful microalgae in a tropical semi-enclosed strait (Johor Strait, Malaysia). Marine Environmental Research. 175 (105589). 1-15. DOI: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2022.105589 (2019 IF 3.130, Q1)

28. Abdul-Wahab, M. F. 2021. Taking on Diplomacy Role as a Scientist: A Personal Reflection and What Next? Science Diplomacy (A Publication by the National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources, India) (ISSN: 2456-5318). October-December 2021. 5(2). 13-16.

27. Dzulkarnain, E. L. N., Audu, J. O., Dagang, W. R. Z. W., Abdul-Wahab, M. F. 2022. Microbiomes of Biohydrogen Production from Dark Fermentation of Industrial Wastes: Current Trends, Advanced Tools and Future Outlook. Bioresources and Bioprocessing. 9(16). 1-25. DOI: 10.1186/s40643-022-00504-8 (2021 IF 4.578, Q2)

26. Audu, J. O., Ibrahim, N., Ibrahim, Z., Dagang, W. R. Z. W., Yahya, A., Hussin, H., Padzillah, M. H., Abdul-Wahab, M. F. 2023. Optimization of the Operational Parameters for Mesophilic Biohydrogen Production from Palm Oil Mill Effluent using Enriched Mixed Culture. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. 13. 4915-4931. DOI: 10.1007/s13399-021-01488-9 (2020 IF 4.987, Q2)

25. Ridzuan, F. N. S., M. N. M. Reba, M. M. Din, M. Hashim, P. T. Lim, Z. Ibrahim and M. F. Abdul-Wahab. 2020. Spatial Variability Assessment on The High- resolution Chlorophyll-a Extraction from Landsat 8 and Sentinel 2 Imageries in Johor Waters. Journal of Engineering Technology and Applied Physics. 8. 38-43.

24. Mohd-Din, M., M F. Abdul-Wahab, S. E. Mohamad, H. Jamaluddin, S. Shahir, Z. Ibrahim, K. S. Hii, S. N. Tan, C. P. Leaw, H. Gu, P. T. Lim. 2020. Prolonged High Biomass Diatom Blooms at the Inner Part of Johor Strait Induced Formation of Hypoxia-Anoxia Zones. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 27. 42948-42959. DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-10184-6 (2019 IF 3.056, Q2)

23. Othman, F. O., M. Hashim, A. H. Omar, M. N. M. Reba, M. F. M. Said, K. Soeed, S. Shahir, M. F. Abdul-Wahab, K. Iwamoto, S. E. Mohamad and Z. Ibrahim. 2020. Isolation and Identification of Psychrotrophic Photosynthetic Bacterium from Antarctic Seawater with Antibacterial Activity. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 8. 200-206.

22. Mubassir, M. H. M., Naser, M. A., Abdul-Wahab, M. F., Jawad, T., Alvy, R. I. and Hamdan, S. 2020. Comprehensive In Silico Modeling of Plant PRR Xa21 and its Interaction with RaxX21-sY and OsSERK2. RSC Advances. 10. 15800-15814. (2018 IF 3.049, Q2)

21. Mubarak, M. F. M., M. H. M. Nor, N. A. Kasan, M. F. A. Wahab, A. Aris, N. Ibrahim, Z. Ibrahim. 2020. Utilisation of Raw Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) as a Renewable Substrate for Fermentative H₂ Production: Optimisation using Statistical Approach. Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences. 16(3). 384-392.

20. Isah, M., M. H. Asraf, N. A. N. N. Malek, K. Jemon, N. S. Sani, M. S. Muhammad, M. F. Abdul-Wahab, M. A. R. Saidin. 2020. Preparation and Characterization of Chlorhexidine Modified Zinc-Kaolinite and Its Antibacterial Activity Against Bacteria Isolated from Water Vending Machine. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 8(2). 103545. (2020 IF 0.965, Q1)

19. Muhammad, M. S., Abdul-Wahab, M. F., Saidin, M. A. R., Asraf, M. H. and Malek, N. A. N. N. 2020. Microbiological Analysis of Drinking Water from Water Vending Machines. Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences. 16(2). 186-189.

18. Mubassir, M. H. M., Naser, M. A., Abdul-Wahab, M. F. and Hamdan, S. 2019. A Brief Overview on Early Events of Xa21 Mediated Pattern Triggered Immunity. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 12(2). 42-46.

17. Mohammed, A., M. F. Abdul-Wahab, M. Hashim, A. H. Omar, M. N. M. Reba, M. F. M. Said, K. Soeed, S. A. Alias, J. Smykla, M. Abba, Z. Ibrahim. 2018. Biohydrogen Production by Antarctic Psychrotolerant Klebsiella sp. ABZ11. Polish Journal of Microbiology. 67(3). 283-290. (2017 IF 0.784, Q4)

16. Ibrahim, F. H., Abd Latip, N. and Abdul-Wahab, M. F. (April 2018). Heat Shock Protein 47 (HSP47). In: eLS. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd: Chichester. DOI:10.1002/9780470015902.a0028005

15. Ahmad, M. A., N. H. Sarmin, M. F. Abdul-Wahab, F. W. Heng, Y. Yusof. 2018. Biomolecular Aspects of Second Order Limit Language. Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences. 14(1). 15-19.

14. Hosseinnia, A., G. F. Chan, N. A. A. Rashid and M. F. Abdul-Wahab. 2017. Microaerophilic and Anaerobic Decolorization of Azo Dye in Rich and Minimal Media by Citrobacter sp. strain L17. Jurnal Teknologi. 79(4). 81-86. (2017 SCOPUS-indexed) 

13. Mubassir, M. H. M., Naser, M. A., Abdul-Wahab, M. F. and Hamdan, S. 2017. In-Silico Structural Modeling and Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Pathogen-Associated Molecular Pattern RAXX21. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 10(1). 121-126.

12. Zain, N. A. M., L. M. A. Zargoun, N. F. Elias, M. F. Abdul-Wahab, M. S. Suhaimi. 2016. Isolation and Characterization of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs)-Producing Bacteria from Brackish Stream. Jurnal Teknologi. 78(7). 75-81. DOI: 10.11113/jt.v78.4493 (2016 SCOPUS-indexed)

11. Lau, C. P., Abdul-Wahab, M. F., Jaafar, J., Chan, G. F., Rashid, N. A. A. 2015. Toxic Effect of High Concentration of Sonochemically-synthesized Polyvinylpyrrolidone-coated Silver Nanoparticles on Citrobacter sp. A1 and Enterococcus sp. C1. Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection. 50 (2017). 427-434. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmii.2015.08.004 (2014 IF 2.35, Q3)

10. Nor, M. H. M, Mubarak, M. F. M., Elmi, H. S. A., Ibrahim, N., Abdul-Wahab, M. F., Ibrahim, Z. 2015. Bioelectricity generation in microbial fuel cell using natural microflora and isolated pure culture bacteria from anaerobic palm oil mill effluent sludge. Bioresource Technology. 190. 458-465. DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2015.02.103 (2014 IF 5.04, Q1)

9. Krishnan, R., C. S. Chong, K. M. Goh, F. A Wahab, H. Jamaluddin. 2015. Expression and Enzymatic Properties of a Unique Recombinant Anticoagulant and Fibrinolytic Enzyme from Acinetobacter baumannii TU04. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 7(12). 88-94. (2015 SCOPUS-indexed)

8. Idi, A., Nor, M. H. M, Abdul Wahab, M. F., Ibrahim, Z. 2015. Photosynthetic Bacteria: An Eco-friendly and Cheap Tool for Bioremediation. Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology. 14(2). 271-285. DOI: 10.1007/s11157-014-9355-1 (2014 IF 3.33, Q1)

7. Nor, M. H.M., C. H. Neoh, N. F. Rapani, N. A. Baijan, N. Ibrahim, A. Yahya, S. Shahir, M. Salleh, C. S. Chong, W. R. Z. W. Dagang, M.F. Abdul Wahab, H. Hussin, H. Jamaluddin, F. A. Manan, S. E. Mohamad, Z. Ibrahim. 2015. Biological systems as tools to mitigate climatic change in the tropics. Ecology, Environment & Conservation. 21 (2). 615-626. (2015 SCOPUS-indexed)

6. Asadi, S., Shahir, S., Ibrahim, Z., Yahya, A., Salleh, M. M., Ibrahim, N., Jamaluddin, H., Abdul Wahab, M. F., Manan, F., A., Hussin, H., Shiong, C. C., Dagang, W. R. Z. W. 2014. Isolation and Characterization of Metal and Antibiotic Resistant Psychrotrophic Bacteria from Refrigerated Spoiled Food. Jurnal Teknologi. 69 (1). 131-135. (2014 SCOPUS-indexed)

5. Omuwa, A. J., Abdul-Wahab, M. F. 2014. Biohydrogen Production by Bacteria Isolated from Three Different Bovine Manures using Starch as Substrate. Malaysian Journal of Microbiology. 10(1). 38-47. (2014 SCOPUS-indexed)

4. Abdul-Wahab, M. F., T. Homma, M. Wright, D. Olerenshaw, T. R. Dafforn, K. Nagata, A. D. Miller. 2013. The pH Sensitivity of Murine HSP47 Binding to Collagen in Affected by Mutations in the Breach Histidine Cluster. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 288(6). 4452-4461. (2011 IF 4.77, Q1)

3. Boonyalai, N., J. R. Pullen, M. F. Abdul Wahab, M. Wright, A. D. Miller. 2013. Escherichia coli LysU is a Potential Surrogate for Human Lysyl tRNA Synthetase in Interactions with the C-terminal Domain of HIV-1 Capsid Protein. Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry. 11. 612-620. (2011 IF 3.69, Q1)

2. Abdul-Wahab, M. F., Chan G. F., A. R. M. Yusoff, N. A. A. Rashid. 2013. Reduction of Azo Dyes by Flavin Reductase from Citrobacter freundii A1. Journal of Xenobiotics. 3(e2). 9-13.

1. Sarmin, N. H., F. W. Heng, N. A. A. Rashid and M. F. Abdul Wahab. 2008. Verification of a Mathematical Model of a Splicing System. Matematika, Special Edition, Part I, 65-70. 

Proceedings

11. Zamani, Z. N.  and Abdul-Wahab, M. F. 2022. Isolation of Electrogenic Bacteria from POME Anaerobic Sludge. Proceedings of Science and Mathematics. 13, 196-205. URL: https://science.utm.my/procscimath/files/2022/11/22_Zawani-Nadzirah-Zamani_196-205-.pdf

10. Azani, N. S. M. and Abdul-Wahab, M. F. 2022. Biohydrogen Production from Sucrose using Batch Fermentation. Proceedings of Science and Mathematics. 13, 47-55. URL: https://science.utm.my/procscimath/files/2022/11/6_Nur-Syafiqah-Mohd-Azani_47-55.pdf

9. Lotfi, K. I. M. and Abdul Wahab, M. F. 2022. Biohydrogen Production Performance of Different Pre-treated Inocula. Proceedings of Science and Mathematics. 12, 147-156. URL: https://science.utm.my/procscimath/files/2022/11/16_Khayrin-Ilyana_147-156.pdf

8. Zakeria, S. M. and Abdul-Wahab, M. F. 2021. Binding Strength and Structural Changes of Human

 Heat Shock Protein 47 His-to-Ala Mutants. ASM Science Journal. 16. 47. ISSN: 1823-6782. DOI: 10.32802/asmscj.2021.isvc (2021 SCOPUS-indexed)

7. Abdullah, M., R. A. Majid, L. C. Abdullah, M. F. Abdul-Wahab, M. Q. F. A. Aziz, N. H. M. Sabri, S. A. Hamdan, S. N. A. Zaiton and S. H. A. Muhamad. 2018. Functionalization of polyacrylonitrile-grafted cellulose with amidoxime and its antimicrobial property. AIP Conference Proceedings. 2045. 020042. DOI: 10.1063/1.5080855 (2018 SCOPUS-indexed)

6. Lau, C.P., M. F. Abdul-Wahab, J. Jaafar, G. F. Chan, N. A. A. Rashid. 2016. Effect of pH and biological media on polyvinylpyrrolidone-capped silver nanoparticles. AIP Conference Proceedings. 1756. 080002. DOI: 10.1063/1.4958781 (2016 SCOPUS-indexed)

5. Hashim, M., S. Misbari, M. N. M. Reba, M. F. Abdul-Wahab, A. B. Pour, M. F. M. Said, A. H. Omar, K. Soeed. 2016. Mapping snow-algae in Antarctic Peninsula with multi-temporal satellite remote sensing data. 2016 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS), Beijing, China. 5221-5224. DOI: 10.1109/IGARSS.2016.7730360

4. Hashim, M., S. Misbari, M. N. M. Reba, M. F. Abdul-Wahab, A. B. Pour, M. F. M. Said, A. H. Omar, K. Soeed. 2015. Mapping Snow-Algae with Multi-Temporal Satellite Remote Sensing Data for Indicator of Climate Change Effects in Antarctic Peninsula. Proceedings of the 36^thAsian Conference on Remote Sensing (ACRS) (2015 SCOPUS-indexed)

3. Yusof, Y., Lim, W. L., Goode, E., Sarmin, N. H., Heng, F. W., Wahab, M. F. A. 2015. Molecular Aspects of DNA Splicing System. AIP Conference Proceedings. 1660. 050045. DOI: 10.1063/1.4915678(2015 SCOPUS-indexed)

2. Heng, F. W., N. H. Sarmin, M. F. Abd Wahab and N. A. A. Rashid. 2007. “Modelling of Splicing System in DNA”. Proceedings of the International Conference on Mathematical Sciences 2007 (ICMS’07), Equatorial Hotel Bangi-Putrajaya, Malaysia. 28-29 November 2007. 712-718.

1. Abdul-Wahab, M. F., N. A. Abdulrashid and A. R. Mohd-Yusoff. 2006. “Degradation of Acid Red 27 by the Recombinant Flavin Reductase”. Proceedings of the KUSTEM 5th Annual Seminar on Sustainability Science and Management. 2-3 May. Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia: Kolej Universiti Sains dan Teknologi Malaysia (KUSTEM), 229-232. ISBN 983-2888-28-X.

Book Chapters

9. M. F. Abdul-Wahab, E. L. Yong, H. L. Lee. 2023. Creating Awareness on the Contaminants of Emerging Concern Threats: The Roles of Academia, Scientific Society, Agency, NGO and the Community. In: Issues in Contaminants of Emerging Concern. Editor: N. H. Abdullah & N. A. N. N. Malek. UTM Publisher. pp. 13-23. ISBN: 978-983-52-1938-2

8. M. F. Abdul-Wahab, S. Pavagadhi, H. Tikariha, S. Swarup. 2022. Microbiome Engineering for Next-Generation Precision Agriculture. In: Matthew Chang (ed.), Principles in Microbiome Engineering, Wiley. 137-153. DOI: 10.1002/9783527825462.ch5

7. J. O. Audu, E. L. N. Dzulkarnain, Z. Ibrahim, N. Ibrahim, M. F. Abdul-Wahab. 2020. Dark Fermentation and Bioelectrochemical Systems for Enhanced Biohydrogen Production from Palm Oil Mill Effluent: Current Progress, Potentials and Future Perspectives. In: Zainul Akmar Zakaria, Ramaraj Boopathy, Julian Rafael Dib (ed.), Valorisation of Agro-industrial Residues – Volume I: Biological Approaches, Springer Nature Switzerland AG. 1-35, ISBN: 978-3-030-39136-2.

6. M. N. H. Z. Alam, N. Adrus, M. F. Abdul-Wahab, M. J. Kamaruddin, M. H. Sani. 2020. Utilization of Agro-waste as Carbon Source for Biohydrogen Production: Prospect and Challenges in Malaysia. In: Zainul Akmar Zakaria, Ramaraj Boopathy, Julian Rafael Dib (ed.), Valorisation of Agro-industrial Residues – Volume I: Biological Approaches, Springer Nature Switzerland AG. 131-147, ISBN: 978-3-030-39136-2.

5. M. F. Abdul-Wahab, M. M. Hui, F. H. Ibrahim, T. Homma. 2020. Circular Dichroism Spectroscopy for the Characterisation of Human Heat Shock Protein 47. In: Current Techniques in Protein Sciences. Editor: M. F. Abdul-Wahab and E. L. N. Dzulkarnain. UTM Publisher. pp. 9-26. ISBN: 978-983-52-1679-4

4. Lee, H-L., Abdul-Wahab, M. F., Goh, C. T., Chau, D. M. 2018. Responsible Conduct in Chemical Safety and Security Practices and Its Development in Malaysia. In: Responsible Conduct and Ethical Practice in Chemical Sciences Research, Safety, Security, Education, and Risk Management: The Catalytic Role of the Professional/Learned Society. Editors: E. T. Contis, D. J. Phillips, B. Miller. ACS Publications. Volume 1288. 171-189. ISBN13: 9780841233072. eISBN: 9780841233065. DOI: 0.1021/bk-2018-1288

3. Abdul-Wahab, M. F. and Abubakar, A. 2017. Starch Degradation and Biohydrogen Production using Microbial Route. In: Recent Advances in Biosciences. Editor: Rahmat, Z. UTM Publisher. pp. 33-48. ISBN: 978-983-52-1469-1

2. Abdul Wahab, M. F., Ibrahim, Z., Ibrahim, N. 2016. Harvesting the energy in the palm oil mill effluent (POME) using microorganisms. In: The Biorefiner Annual Magazine No. 1 2016. Editors: Sadhukhan, J., Hernandez, E. M., Ng, K. S. The Institution of Biorefinery Engineers, Scientists and Technologists (IBEST). p. 35. ISSN: 2398-0575 

1. Haruna, I., Huyop, F. Z. and Abdul-Wahab, M. F. 2016. Degradation of 2,2-Dichloropropioniate by Antarctic Bacteria. In: Advances in Biosciences Volume I. Editors: Huyop, F. Z. and Wahab, R. A. UTM Publisher. pp. 55-67. ISBN: 978-983-52-1271-0

Conference Presentations

39. Abdul-Wahab, M. F. Exploring the microbiomes of palm oil mill effluent anaerobic digester for sustainable biomethane production. Presented at the International Conference on Sustainable and Environmental Technology 2023 and Regional Conference on Environmental Engineering 2023 (ISET2023 & RCEnvE2023). Johor Bahru, Malaysia. 26-27 August 2023. 

38. Abdul-Wahab, M. F. Microbiomes of Palm Oil Waste Conversion to Value Added Products. Presented at the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) Training Course on the Molecular Microbiology and Microbiomes of Agricultural and Industrial Waste Utilizations. UTM Johor Bahru, Malaysia. 14-17 August 2023.

37. Hsia, I. C. C., M. F. Abdul Wahab, N. K. A. Jalil, A. H. Goodman, H. M. Lahuri, S. S. M. Shah. Accelerated Methanogenesis for the Conversion of Biomethane from Carbon Dioxide and Biohydrogen at Hyperthermophilic Condition. Presented at the International Petroleum Technology Conference. Bangkok, Thailand. 1-3 March 2023.

36. Siang, H. Y., Soon, T. B., Hinks, J. and Abdul-Wahab, M. F., Swarup, S. 2022. Making food from methane. Presented at the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE) 10^th Anniversary Conference. Capella Hotel Singapore. 15-16 June 2022. 

35. Dzulkarnain, E. L. N. and Abdul-Wahab, M. F. 2021. Effects of heat pre-treatment temperature on mesophilic dark fermentative biohydrogen production using anaerobic sludge from palm oil mill effluent as inoculum. Presented at the 7th International Biotechnology Symposium 2021. Online. 19-21 August 2021.

34. Zakeria, S. M., Abdul-Wahab, M. F. 2021. Binding Strength and Structural Changes of Human Heat Shock Protein 47 His-to-Ala Mutants. Presented at the International Science Virtual Conference (ISVC) 2021. Online. 29 March-1 April 2021.

33. Abdul-Wahab, M. F., Y. L. Ee, S. Pavagadhi, S. Umashankar, A. Bandla, S. Swarup. 2019. Live Exudation-assisted Phytobiomes (LEAP) System for the Multi-omics Study of Green Leafy Vegetables Rhizobiomes. Presented at the Asia-Oceania Metabolomics Forum: Merlion Metabolomics Symposium 2019. National University of Singapore. 21-22 November 2019. 

32. Ridzuan, F. N. S., M. N. M. Reba, M. M. Din, M. Hashim, P. T. Lim, Z. Ibrahim, M. F. Abdul-Wahab. 2019. Spatial Variability Assessment on the High-resolution Chlorophyll-a Extraction from Landsat 8 and Sentinel 2 Imageries in Johor Waters. Presented at the IEEE Workshop on Geoscience and Remote Sensing 2019. Malaysian Space Agency, Kuala Lumpur. 5-6 November 2019. 

31. Audu, J. O., Ibrahim, N., Ibrahim, Z., Dagang, W. R. Z. W., Abdul-Wahab, M. F. 2019. Optimization of biohydrogen production by acclimatized mixed culture using response surface methodology. Presented at the Taiwan-Malaysia Workshop on Clean Water and Sustainable Energy. UTM Skudai, Johor, Malaysia. 5-6 August 2019.

30. Abdul-Wahab, M. F. 2019. Microbial technology using culture-dependent and culture-independent methods for industrial and agricultural applications. Presented at the Taiwan-Malaysia Workshop on Clean Water and Sustainable Energy. UTM Skudai, Johor, Malaysia. 5-6 August 2019.

29. Muhammad, M. S., Malek, N. A. N. N., Wahab, M. F. A., Saidin, M. A. R. and Asraf, M. H. 2018. Isolation of Bacteria from Drinking Water Vending Machines. Presented at the National Congress on Membrane Technology. Johor Bahru, Malaysia. 30-31 October 2018.

28. Omuwa, A. J. and Abdul-Wahab, M. F. 2018. Enrichment of Biohydrogen-producing Microflora from Anaerobic Digested Sludge using Palm Oil Mill Effluent. Presented at the Asian Federation of Biotechnology (AFOB) Malaysia Chapter International Symposium. Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. 18-21 August 2018.

27. Abdul-Wahab, M. F., Salleh, M. M., Ayoub, L. S., Abubakar, A., Salvam, D., Aziz, F. S., Teh, S. L., Chan, X. Y., Tham, S. Y., Yeng, M. Y. 2018. Bacterial Degradation of Cassava Starch Wastes for Biohydrogen Generation. Presented at the Regional Conference to Promote Safe and Secure Science in the Middle East, North Africa, South and Southeast Asia. Kuala Lumpur. 5-9 February 2018.

26. Abdul-Wahab, M. F. 2017. Microbial Technology for Bioenergy Production and Waste Treatment. Presented at the Young Scientists Network-Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM) Colloquium. Avillion Admiral Cove, Port Dickson, Malaysia. 8-10 December 2017.

25. Abdul-Wahab, M. F. 2017. Microbial Technology for Bioenergy Production and Waste Treatment. Presented at the Joint Research Training Programme on Low Carbon Green Energy and Environmental Sustainability. National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) and National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), Hsinchu, Taiwan. 30 October-11 November 2017. 

24. Abdul-Wahab, M. F. 2016. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Approaches in Environmental and Medical Research. Presented at the Young Scientists Network-Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM) Colloquium. Awana Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia. 16-18 December 2016.

23. Abdullahi, M., M. F. Abdul-Wahab, M. Hashim, A. H. Omar, M. N. M. Reba, M. F. Muhamad Said, K. Soeed, S. A. Alias, J. Smykla, Z. Ibrahim. 2016. Isolation and Preliminary Characterisation of Psychrotrophic Hydrogen Producing Bacteria from Antarctic Soil and Seawater. Presented at the 34^th Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research Biennial Meeting (SCAR 2016). Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 20-30 August 2016.

22. Abdul-Wahab, M. F. 2016. Microbial Biohydrogen and Bioelectricity Generation using Wastewater as Substrates. Presented at the Singapore Centre on Environmental Life Science Engineering (SCELSE) Summer Course 2016. SCELSE, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore. 3-21 July 2016.

21. Hashim, M., S. Misbari, M. N. M. Reba, M. F. Abdul-Wahab, A. B. Pour, M. F. M. Said, A. H. Omar, K. Soeed. 2016. Mapping Snow-Algae with Multi-Temporal Satellite Remote Sensing Data for Indicator of Climate Change Effects in Antarctic Peninsula. Presented at the 2016 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS 2016). National Convention Center, Beijing, China. 10-15 July 2016.

20. Abdul-Wahab, M. F. 2016. Microbial Biohydrogen Generation Using Starch-containing Wastewater. Presented at the Newton Fund UK-Malaysia Researcher Links Workshop on Bioenergy, Biorefinery and Bioeconomy. Impiana KLCC Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 30 May-3 June 2016.

19. Lau, C.P., M. F. Abdul-Wahab, J. Jaafar, G. F. Chan, N. A. A. Rashid. 2016. Effect of pH and biological media on polyvinylpyrrolidone-capped silver nanoparticles. Presented at the 2^nd International Conference on Functional Materials and Metallurgy (ICoFM 2016). Park Royal Hotel, Penang, Malaysia. 28 May 2016.

18. Ibrahim, F. H., L. A. Siang, M. A. Naser, T. Homma, K. Nagata, M. F. Abdul-Wahab. 2015. Histidine Mutagenesis to Investigate Human HSP47 Collagen Release Behaviour. Presented at the 12^th Asian Congress on Biotechnology (ACB) 2015. Istana Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 15-19 November 2015.

17. Hashim, M., S. Misbari, M. N. M. Reba, M. F. Abdul-Wahab, A. B. Pour, M. F. M. Said, A. H. Omar, K. Soeed. 2015. Mapping Snow-Algae with Multi-Temporal Satellite Remote Sensing Data for Indicator of Climate Change Effects in Antarctic Peninsula. Presented at the Asian Conference on Remote Sensing (ACRS) 2015. Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Manila, Philippines. 19-23 October 2015.

16. Abdul-Wahab, M. F., F. H. Ibrahim, L. S. Ayoub, A. Hosseinnia, M. A. Hussin, Y. M. Yi, N. Hossam, M. M. Salleh, N. A. Abdul-Rashid, C. G. Far, G. K. Mau, T. A. T. Abdullah. 2014. Biohydrogen Generation by Bacteria Isolated from Local Sources: Isolation, Characterisation, and Molecular Analysis. Presented at the 15^th IUBMB-24th FAOBMB-TSBMB Conference, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan. 21-26 October 2014.

15. Abdul-Wahab, M. F., F. H. Ibrahim, L. S. Ayoub, A. Hosseinnia, M. A. Hussin, Y. M. Yi, N. Hossam, M. M. Salleh, N. A. Abdul-Rashid, C. G. Far, G. K. Mau, T. A. T. Abdullah. 2014. Biohydrogen Generation by Bacteria Isolated from Local Sources: Isolation, Characterisation, and Molecular Analysis. Presented at the Young Scientists Programme (YSP) Conference in conjunction with the 15^th IUBMB-24th FAOBMB-TSBMB Conference, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan. 17-20 October 2014.

14. Nor, M. H. M., M. F. M. Mubarak, H. S. A. Elmi, N. Ibrahim, M. F. Abdul-Wahab, Z. Ibrahim. 2014. Bioelectricity Generation in Microbial Fuel Cell Using Natural Microflora and Isolated Pure Culture from Anaerobic Palm Oil Mill Effluent Sludge. Presented at the 7^th International Conference on Challenges in Environmental Science and Engineering (CESE 2014), Johor Bahru, Malaysia. 12-16 October 2014.

13. Hansen, S. B., M. M. Salleh, Z. Ibrahim, S. Shahir, S. H. Hasmoni, M. F. Abdul-Wahab et al. 2014. Bioprospecting of Potential Microorganisms for the Innovative and Sustainable Treatment of POME. Presented at the 1^st Academic Research on Palm Oil Sustainability (ARPOS) Network Symposium, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Bangi, Malaysia. 10-11 June 2014.

12. Abdul-Wahab, M. F. 2014. Chemistry in Malaysia: The Industry, Education and Prospects. Presented at the Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (PITTCON 2014), McCormick Place, Chicago, USA. 2-6 March 2014.

11. Ayoub, L. S., N. Z. Zarudin, M. F. Abdul-Wahab. 2013. Biohydrogen Generation by Bacterial Fermentation of Starch-containing Wastewater. Presented at the International Conference and Workshop on Basic and Applied Sciences-Regional Annual Fundamental Science Seminar (ICOWOBAS-RAFSS) 2013, Le Grandeur Palm Resort Senai, Johor, Malaysia. 4-5 September 2013.

10. Abdul-Wahab, M. F., Homma, T., Miller, A. D., Wright, M., Nagata, K. 2013. Heat Shock Protein 47 (HSP47) as a Potential Target for Treatment of Collagen-related Abnormalities. Presented at the São Paulo Advanced School on Bioorganic Chemistry, UNESP, Araraquara Campus, São Paulo, Brazil. 30 June-5 July 2013.

9. Abdul-Wahab, M. F., T. Homma, M. Wright, A. D. Miller, T. Cass, R. J. Leatherbarrow. 2010. Locating the Important Histidine Residues of the Collagen Specific Molecular Chaperone Hsp47. Presented at the Department of Chemistry Postgraduate Symposium, Imperial College London, UK. 14 July 2010. 

8. Abdul-Wahab, M. F., T. Homma, M. Wright, A. D. Miller. 2010. Locating the Important Histidine Residues of the Collagen Specific Molecular Chaperone HSP47. Presented at the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Bioorganic Meeting, University of Nottingham, UK. 22 April 2010. 

7. Homma, T., Y. Ishikawa, M. F. Abdul-Wahab, Y. Masago, Y. Matsuoka, A. D. Miller, H. Kubota, K. Nagata. 2009. Analysing the Interface between Collagen and HSP47, a Collagen Specific Molecular Chaperones. Presented at the 82^nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Biochemical Society, Kobe, Japan. 21-24 October 2009.

6. Abdul-Wahab, M. F., T. Homma, A. D. Miller. 2009. Protein Mutants: The Importance of Histidines to HSP47 Binding to Collagen. Presented at the Department of Chemistry Postgraduate Symposium, Imperial College London, UK. 10 June 2009. 

5. Sarmin, N. H., F. W. Heng, N. A. A. Rashid and M. F. Abdul Wahab. 2008. Wet Splicing System in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Presented at the Conference on Biomathematical Computing: Past, Present and Prospects, Binghamton University, State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, New York, USA. 31 October-2 November 2008.

4. Heng, F. W., N. H. Sarmin, M. F. Abdul Wahab and N. A. A. Rashid. 2007. Modelling of Splicing System in DNA. Presented at the International Conference on Mathematical Sciences 2007 (ICMS’07), Equatorial Hotel Bangi-Putrajaya, Malaysia. 28-29 November 2007.

3. Sarmin, N. H., N. A. Abdulrashid, F. W. Heng, M. F. Abdul-Wahab. 2007. Verification of Mathematical Model of a Splicing System. Presented at the International Conference on Mathematical Science (ICOMS). Ibnu Sina Institute for Fundamental Science Studies, UTM, Johor, Malaysia. 28-29 May 2007. 

2. Abdul-Wahab, M. F., N. A. Abdulrashid and A. R. Mohd-Yusoff. 2006. Degradation of Acid Red 27 by the Recombinant Flavin Reductase. Presented at the KUSTEM 5^th Annual Seminar on Sustainability Science and Management. Primula Beach Resort, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia. 2-3 May 2006. Awarded Best Poster Presenter

1. Abdul-Wahab, M. F., Z. Ibrahim, N. A. Abdulrashid and A. Mohd-Yusof. 2004. Development of Microbial Biosensor for the Detection of Paraquat. Presented at the Symposium of Honours Projects (Chemistry), 2003/2004 Session. Faculty of Science, UTM, Johor, Malaysia.

Articles in General Media

16. Wahab, M. F. A., Szen, Y. Y., Bakar, M. B. 2023. Enhancing Cross Border Science Faculty Collaborations: Faculty of Science Benchmarking Visit to NUS and NTU. Published on UTM Newshub (Online). Publication date: 24 September 2023. URL: https://news.utm.my/2023/09/enhancing-cross-border-science-faculty-collaborations-faculty-of-science-benchmarking-visit-to-nus-and-ntu/

15. Wahab, M. F. A. 2023. Innovative Training Course Equip Experts to Harness Molecular Microbiology for Sustainable Agricultural and Industrial Waste Utilizations. Published on UTM Newshub (Online). Publication date: 21 August 2023. URL: https://news.utm.my/2023/08/innovative-training-course-equipped-experts-to-harness-molecular-microbiology-for-sustainable-agricultural-and-industrial-waste-utilizations/

14. Wahab, M. F. A., Jalil, N. K. A., Goodman, A. H., Shah, S. S. M. 2023. Playing A Small Role in A Big Issue: Microorganisms in Climate Change and Energy Security. UTMNexus. Issue 10 (April 2023). 20-21. URL: https://indd.adobe.com/view/c3f850ba-3dcf-4368-b682-ab813e43932d

13. Wahab, M. F. A. 2023. UTM Faculty of Science Researchers Shared Bioinformatics Insights at Collaborative Russia-Malaysia Roundtable, Strengthening Bilateral Academic Ties. Published on UTM Newshub (Online). Publication date: 18 April 2023. URL: https://news.utm.my/2023/04/utm-faculty-of-science-researchers-shared-bioinformatics-insights-at-collaborative-russia-malaysia-roundtable-strengthening-bilateral-academic-ties/

12. Huyop, F. Z. H., Wahab, R. A. and Wahab, M. F. A. 2022. 4th International Conference on Biosciences and Medical Engineering (ICBME) 2022. Published on UTM Newshub (Online). Publication date: 5 July 2022. URL: https://news.utm.my/2022/07/4th-international-conference-on-biosciences-and-medical-engineering-icbme-2022/

11. Fong, L. Y., Bakar, M. B. and Wahab, M. F. A. 2022. UTM Students Received Prestigious Award to Attend ACS Research Conference & Student Leadership Summit in Qatar. Published on UTM Newshub (Online). Publication date: 14 June 2022. URL: https://news.utm.my/2022/06/utm-students-received-prestigious-award-to-attend-acs-research-conference-student-leadership-summit-in-qatar/

10. Huyop, F. Z. and Abdul-Wahab, M. F. 2022. World Bee Day 2022 & Borneo Green Honey Research at the Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, UTM. Published on UTM Newshub (Online). Publication date: 31 May 2022. URL: https://news.utm.my/2022/05/world-bee-day-2022-borneo-green-honey-research-at-the-department-of-biosciences-faculty-of-science-utm/

9. Abdul-Wahab, M. F. 2022. UTM and NUS Formalized Collaboration through MoU Signing: Working Together to Achieve the SDGs. Published on UTM Newshub (Online). Publication date: 23 February 2022. URL: https://news.utm.my/ms/2022/02/utm-and-nus-formalized-collaboration-through-mou-signing-working-together-to-achieve-the-sdgs

8. Abdul Wahab, M. F., Yahya, A and Bohari, S. P. M. 2021. Harnessing Microbes for Sustainable Treatment Process Workshop 2021: The Flagship Event of UTM’s Environmental Biotechnology Research Group. Published on UTM Newshub (Online). Publication date: 20 October 2021. URL: https://news.utm.my/2021/10/harnessing-microbes-for-sustainable-treatment-process-workshop-2021-the-flagship-event-of-utm-environmental-biotechnology-research-group/

7. Abdul Wahab, M. F. 2021. Cleaner Water through the Power of Microorganisms. Published on UTM Newshub (Online). Publication date: 26 September 2021. URL: https://news.utm.my/2021/09/cleaner-water-through-the-power-of-microorganisms/

6. Abdul-Wahab, M. F. 2020. Pandemik COVID-19 meningkatkan literasi sains rakyat Malaysia. Published on Malaysia Gazette. Publication date: 18 September 2020. URL: https://malaysiagazette.com/2020/09/18/pandemik-covid-19-meningkatkan-literasi-sains-rakyat-malaysia/

5. Abdul-Wahab, M. F. 2019. Launching of the Taiwan-Malaysia Innovation Centre for Clean Water and Sustainable Energy (WISE Centre) at UTM. Published on UTM Newshub (Online). Publication date: 1 August 2019. URL: https://news.utm.my/2019/08/launching-of-the-taiwan-malaysia-innovation-centre-for-clean-water-and-sustainable-energy-wise-centre-at-utm/

4. Abdul-Wahab, M. F. 2019. UTM Delegation Visited Taiwanese Universities and Research Institute. Published on UTM Newshub (Online). Publication date: 3 April 2019. URL: https://news.utm.my/2019/04/utm-delegation-visited-taiwanese-universities-and-research-institute/

3. Abdul-Wahab, M. F. 2019. UTM and National Tsing Hua University established the Malaysia-Taiwan Innovation Centre for Clean Water and Sustainable Energy. Published on UTM Newshub (Online). Publication date: 10 March 2019. URL: https://news.utm.my/2019/03/utm-and-national-tsing-hua-university-established-the-malaysia-taiwan-innovation-centre-for-clean-water-and-sustainable-energy/

2. Kostiuk, P. and Abdul-Wahab, M. F. 2018. ACS Awards Innovation Grant to Malaysia Chapter. Published in Chemical and Engineering News (C&EN). 96(4). p. 31. ISSN: 0009-2347. Publication date: 22 January 2018.

1. Abdul-Wahab, M. F. 2017. Ekspedisi Penyelidikan Saintifik Universiti Teknologi Malaysia ke Benua Ketujuh (UTM’s Scientific Research Expedition to the Seventh Continent). Published in Majalah Sains (Online). Publication date: 20 February 2017. URL: http://www.majalahsains.com/ekspedisi-penyelidikan-saintifik-universiti-teknologi-malaysia-ke-benua-ketujuh/

INVITED TALKS AT SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS / TECHNICAL COURSES

Title of talk. Name of seminar/workshop/course. Venue. Date.

17. Microbiomes of Dark Fermentation for Biological Hydrogen and Methane Production. Delivered at the Joint Academic Microbiology Seminar (JAMS) Kuala Lumpur, organized by JAMS KL. 20 October 2022. UM Kuala Lumpur.

16. Gas Chromatography-Thermal Conductivity Detector (GC-TCD) for Biogas Analysis and Research. Delivered at the Faculty of Science University-Industry Symbiosis (UVIS) Seminar, organized by the Faculty of Science, UTM. Virtual Event. 26 March 2022.

15. Microbes and Microbiomes for a Sustainable Future. Delivered at the 43^rd Der Forscher Webcast Lecture Series, organized by the Asian Science Diplomats. Virtual Event. 22 January 2022.

14. Mesophilic Biohydrogen Production from Palm Oil Mill Effluent. Delivered at the Harnessing Microbes for Sustainable Treatment Process Workshop, organized by the Environmental Biotechnology Research Group and the Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. 19-21 September 2021.

13. My Experience as a Post-doctoral Research Scholar. Organized by Universiti Teknologi MARA Pahang. Virtual Event. 14 September 2021.

12. Microorganisms for the Environmental and Industrial Applications. Delivered at the IMMB International Webinar Series 4/2021, organized by the Institute of Medical Molecular Biotechnology (IMMB), Faculty of Medicine, Sungai Buloh Campus, Universiti Teknologi MARA. 25 May 2021.

11. ACS Malaysia Chapter and the International Student Chapters in Malaysia: Synergy and the Success Stories. Delivered at the ACS-on-Campus Virtual Event. 30 September 2020.

10. Emergencies and Emergency Response. Delivered at the ACS Malaysia Chapter Chemical Security Training Workshop 2019, organised by ACS Malaysia Chapter and Sandia National Laboratory (US), sponsored by the Chemical Security Program (CSP) of the US Department of State. Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang. 29-31 July 2019.

9. Case Study on Cyanide Theft. Delivered at the ACS Malaysia Chapter Chemical Security Training Workshop 2019, organised by ACS Malaysia Chapter and Sandia National Laboratory (US), sponsored by the Chemical Security Program (CSP) of the US Department of State. Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang. 29-31 July 2019.

8. Global Chemists’ Code of Ethics. Delivered at the Chemical Security Capacity Building Program. Hotel Bangi-Putrajaya, Bangi, Malaysia. 10 December 2018.

7. Biohydrogen Production Using Starch-containing Wastewater. Delivered at the EnVBiotech-Asian Federation of Biotechnology Malaysia Chapter (AFOB-MC) Workshop on Harnessing Microbes for Sustainable Wastewater Treatment. UTM Skudai, Johor, Malaysia. 11-13 April 2018.

6. Research Reporting and Publication. Delivered at the FBME Postgraduate Student Society (PGSS) Structured Course, organised by FBME PGSS. UTM Skudai, Johor, Malaysia. 28 September 2016.

5. Chemical Handling (Safety and Documentation). Delivered at the Chemical Handling and Chemical Spillage Programme Course for UTM Technical and Laboratory Staff, organised by the University Laboratory Management Unit. UTM Skudai, Johor, Malaysia. 25 May 2016.

4. Chemical Register and Occupational Safety and Health (Classification, Labelling and Safety Data Sheet of Hazardous Chemicals) Regulations 2013 (CLASS 2013). Delivered at Laboratory Safety Course for Medical Laboratory Technologists, organised by the Johor State Department of Health. Permai Hospital, Johor Bahru, Malaysia. 14 May 2016.

3. Microbial Stress Proteins in Environmental Monitoring. Delivered at Microbial Environmental -Omics Workshop. University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 15-17 March 2016.

2. Impact of Climate Change on the Antarctic and the Tropics: UTM Antarctica Research Expedition February-March 2015. Delivered at UTM Nobel Endeavour Programme Summer School. UTM Skudai, Johor, Malaysia. 17-30 August 2015.

1. Impact of Climate Change on the Antarctic and the Tropics: UTM Antarctica Research Expedition February-March 2015. Delivered at Faculty Research Colloquium. Faculty of Biosciences and Medical Engineering, UTM Skudai, Johor, Malaysia. 19 May 2015.

COURSES TAUGHT

Undergraduate (4-Year Curriculum)

Fourth Year

SMBT4663/SSCB4813 Protein Separation Techniques in Biotechnology.

SQG4193 Cell Signalling. 

Third Year

SMBB3683 Structure and Function of Proteins.

Second Year

SQG/SSG/SQBS/SMBB2153 Genetic Engineering (including Laboratory). 

First Year

SMBB/SQBS/SQG1143 Cellular and Molecular Biology. 

Postgraduate

Mixed-mode Masters (Coursework and Dissertation)

MMBT1563 Environmental Bioengineering.

MQT1153 Molecular Mechanisms in Gene Expression and Regulation. 

Mixed-mode Masters and Research Degrees (MPhil and PhD)

UMBP/UQP0010 Research Methodology. 

SUPERVISORY ROLE

Student’s name (matric no.) (supervisory status). Project title. Session started (graduation status).

PhD

8. Aliyu Ishaq (PKA203035) (Co-supervision). Evaluation of the Effect of Ammonia Nitrogen on Microbial Fuel Cell Performance. Session 2021/2022.

7. Monaliza Mohd Din (PMB163003) (Co-supervision). The Influence of Environmental Factors on Phytoplankton Composition and Dynamics Along the Johor Strait Using Conventional and Metabarcoding Approaches. Session 2016/2017 (Graduated-November 2021).

6. Audu Jemilatu Omuwa (PMB153014) (Main supervision). Biohydrogen Production and Bioelectricity Generation from Palm Oil Mill Effluent Using Sequential Dark Fermentation and Microbial Fuel Cell. Session 2015/2016 (Graduated-November 2023).

5. Fatin Hazwani Ibrahim (PMB143001) (Main supervision). Investigation of Human Heat Shock Protein 47 pH-switch Behaviour using Site Directed Mutagenesis. Session 2013/2014.

4. Mohammed Abdullahi (PMB143021) (Co-supervision). Isolation, Characterization and Optimization of Hydrogen Producing Bacteria from Antarctic Sea Water. Session 2015/2016 (Graduated-April 2019).

3. Muhamad Hanif Md Nor (PQ123002) (Co-supervision). Treatment of Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) and Bioelectricity Generation using Optimised Bioanode Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC). Session 2012/2013 (Graduated-July 2018).

2. Lau Chew Ping (PS123020) (Co-supervision). The effect on bacteria and speciation of silver nanoparticles in simulated environment. Session 2012/2013 (Graduated-August 2017).

1. Fariba Karimi (PS093112) (Co-supervision). Mathematical Modelling of Persistent Splicing Systems in DNA Computing. Session 2009/2010 (Graduated-May 2013).

MSc/MPhil (Research)

7. Ng Hui Jing (MMB213014) (Main supervision). Insights into Microbial Methane Metabolisms in POME Anaerobic Sludge via Amplicon and Shotgun Metagenomics Sequencing. Session 2021/2022.

6. Eka Latiffah Nadia Dzulkarnain (MMB193003) (Main supervision). Microbial Community and Functional Changes During Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) Degradation and Biohydrogen Generation. Session 2019/2020 (Graduated-February 2023).

5. Siti Masturah Zakeria (MMB163005) (Main supervision). Characterisation of Structural and Functional Changes of Human Heat Shock Protein 47 Wild-type and His-to-Ala Mutants. Session 2016/2017 (Graduated-November 2021). 

4. Lily Suhana Ayoub (MQ133003) (Main supervision). Isolation and Characterisation of Starch-Degrading Bacteria from Cassava-processing Wastewater and Sludge. Session 2014/2015 (Graduated-January 2019).

3. MHM Mubassir (MMB143028) (Co-supervision). Molecular Interaction Between Rice Pattern Recognition Receptor XA21 and Pathogen-Associated Molecular Pattern FLG22. Session 2013/2014 (Graduated-January 2017). Awarded best postgraduate student for MSc.

2. Siti Farah Abu Kassim (MQ133010) (Co-supervision). Association mapping for tolerance to ferrous toxicity at germination stage in elite rice germplasm (Oryza sativa L.). Session 2013/2014 (Graduated-August 2017).

1. Norzarini Ab.llah (MQ093034) (Co-supervision). Surfactant Modified Clinoptilolite Immobilised with Bacterial. Consortium for Efficient and Ecofriendly Decolourisation of Acid Red 27 (Graduated-September 2012).

External

Sharfina Mutia Syarifah (HN160002) (Co-supervision). Oil Palm Residue Biodelignification by Bacillus cereus Ligninase from Coptotermus curvignathus Gut for Handsheet Production. Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia. Session 2017/2018 (Graduated-December 2020).

MSc (Mixed-mode)

18. Siti Noor Aishah A Rohman (MMB16204). Starch Degradation and Biohydrogen Generation by Bacillus sp. SSA and Lactococcus sp. F1. Session 2017/2018 (Graduated). 

17. Siti Amirah binti Mohd Aris (MMB162007). Effects of Heat Pre-treatment on Biohydrogen Production by Starch Degrading Bacteria. Session 2017/2018 (Graduated).

16. Rusna Shakira Rusli (MMB162005). Effects of Physicochemical Parameters on Starch Degradation in Cassava Wastewater. Session 2017/2018 (Graduated). Awarded best postgraduate student for MSc.

15. Shir Li Teh (MMB152009). Isolation and Identification of Starch-degrading Bacteria from Starch Processing Industry. Session 2016/2017 (Graduated).

14. Dharsigah Salvam (MMB152013). Optimization of Biohydrogen Production by Enterococcus sp. NF6. Session 2016/2017 (Graduated).

13. Shonia Nair (MMB152001). Bacterial Starch Degradation Towards Biohydrogen Production. Session 2015/2016 (Graduated).

12. Fatin Syuhadah Aziz (MMB142017). Starch Degradation and Biohydrogen Generation by Bacillus sp. SSA. Session 2015/2016 (Graduated).

11. Attahiru Abubakar (MMB142015). Starch-degrading Bacteria for Biohydrogen Production. Session 2015/2016 (Graduated).

10. Nadia Hanis Hashim (MMB142008). Anaerobic Decolorization of Azo Dye By Citrobacter sp. L17. Session 2015/2016 (Graduated).

9. Naglea Lagehr (MQ122044). Detection and Amplification of Putative Hydrogenase 3 Operon in Citrobacter sp. L17. Session 2014/2015 (Graduated).

8. Abdulrahman Idris (MQ122051). Isolation and Characterisation of Hydrogen Producing Marine Photosynthetic Bacteria. Session 2013/2014 (Graduated).

7. Karzan Mohammed Khalid (MQ122045). Isolation and Characterisation of Photosynthetic Bacteria from Aquaculture Wastewater for Hydrogen Production. Session 2013/2014 (Graduated).

6. Ali Hosseinnia (MQ112086). Simultaneous Azo Dye Degradation and Biohydrogen Production by Bacteria of Gastrointestinal Origin. Session 2012/2013 (Graduated).

5. Fatin Hazwani Ibrahim (MQ122017). Purification and Immunodetection of Human Heat Shock Protein 47. Session 2012/2013 (Graduated).

4. Mohd Adhha Hussin (MQ122021). Detection and Amplification of Putative [NiFe] Hydrogenase Operon in Anoxybacillus sp. SK3-4. Session 2013/2014 (Graduated).

3. Heyam Alastal (MQ112081). Expression and Purification of Mouse Heat Shock Protein 47. Session 2012/2013 (Graduated).

2. Audu Jemilatu Omuwa (MQ112041). Investigation of Biohydrogen Producing Bacteria Isolated from Three Different Bovine Manures. Session 2012/2013 (Graduated).

1. Maryam Ghanbarian (MQ102055). Isolation and Characterization of Hydrogen Producing Bacteria from Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME). Session 2012/2013 (Graduated).

Undergraduate Projects

32. Roshinie A/P Elagovan (A20SC0348). Session 2023/2024.

31. Nurul Adilah Tajuddin (A20SC0293). Session 2023/2024.

30. Julia Ameera Johari (A19SC0486). Isotopic and Nonisotopic Syntrophic Methane Production Using Acclimatized POME Sludge as Inoculum. Session 2022/2023 (Graduated). 

29. Roy Stephen Diih Fredoline (A19SC0361). Biomethane Production by Hydrogenotrophic Methanogens Using Acclimatized Anaerobic POME Sludge as Inoculum. Session 2022/2023 (Graduated).

28. Nuruljannah Sofea Sofian (A19SC0342). Metagenome-Assembled Genomes (MAGs) From Biohydrogen-Producing-Anaerobic Sludge. Session 2022/2023 (Graduated).

27. Zawani Nadzirah Zamani (A18SC0497). Isolation of Electrogenic Bacteria from POME Anaerobic Sludge. Session 2021/2022 (Graduated).

26. Nur Syafiqah Mohd Azani (A18SC0450). Biohydrogen Production from Sucrose Using Batch Fermentation. Session 2021/2022 (Graduated).

25. Khayrin Ilyana Mohd Lotfi (A18SC0508). Biohydrogen Production Performance of Different Pre- Treated Inocula. Session 2021/2022 (Graduated).

24. Mohd Aidil Izzudin Sudarman (A18SC0417). Microbial Community Changes in Acclimatized Anaerobic Sludge for Biomethane Production. Session 2021/2022 (Graduated).

23. Nurul Afiqah Kamal (A18SC0459). Effects of Heat Pre-Treatment Temperature on Biohydrogen Production Using POME as Substrate. Session 2021/2022 (Graduated).

22. Tan Sing Ngoh (A14MB0176). Expression and Solubility of H368A Human HSP47 Mutant. Session 2017/2018 (Graduated).

21. Nur’ain Mohammad Tahir (A14MB0132). Optimization of Cassava Wastewater for Efficient Starch Degradation by Bacillus sp. Strain LFSF-20. Session 2017/2018. Awarded best oral presenter at FYUP Symposium (Graduated).

20. Saidatul Umiyah (A13MB0149). Anaerobic Utilization of Starch by Bacteria Isolated from Industrial Sources. Session 2016/2017 (Graduated).

19. Nurzulaina Zolkifli (A13MB0143). Identification and Phylogenetic Characterisation of Photosynthetic Bacteria isolated from Antarctic Soil. Session 2016/2017 (Graduated). Awarded best oral presenter at FYUP Symposium

18. Ooi Zhi Sin (A13MB0144). Isolation and Characterisation of Bacteria from Antarctic Peninsula. Session 2016/2017 (Graduated). 

17. Yong Jing Xuan (A13MB0185). Isolation and Characterisation of Psychrotrophic Hydrogen Producing Bacteria from South Victoria Land, Antarctica. Session 2016/2017 (Graduated). Awarded best oral and poster presenter at FYUP Symposium

16. Mah Ming Hui (A13MB0060). Characterization of Human Heat Shock Protein 47 pH-Induced Secondary Structural Change Using Circular Dichroism Spectroscopy. Session 2016/2017 (Graduated). Awarded best poster presenter at FYUP Symposium

15. Ayathull Fathin Akmar Mohd Jar (A12QB0005). Isolation and Characterisation of Photosynthetic Bacteria from Antarctic Seawater. Session 2015/2016 (Graduated).

14. Mohd Firdaus Noraslan (A12QB0030). Identification and Characterization of Fungal Strain RD1_2, and SH5 from Mangrove Environment. Session 2015/2016 (Graduated).

13. Mohd Sukri Hassan (A12QB0034). Identification and Characterization of Fungal Strain SH1, SH2_1 and RD2_1 Isolated from Mangrove Soil. Session 2015/2016 (Graduated).

12. Tham Sin Ying (A12QB0068). Isolation and Identification of Starch Utilizing Bacteria from Cassava Processing Wastewater and Sludge. Session 2015/2016 (Graduated).

11. Tengku Aliff Sulaimen Tengku Jamil (A12QB0126). Isolation and Identification of Starch Utilising Bacteria from Cassava Processing Wastewater and Sludge. Session 2015/2016 (Graduated).

10. Naziha Abd Ghani (AQ100104). Identification of Fungal Strain Isolated from Mangrove Root. Session 2014/2015 (Graduated).

9. Tan Sheng Hao. Effects of Different Protease Inhibitors on Human Heat Shock Protein 47 Proteolytic Degradation. Session 2014/2015 (Graduated).

8. Catherine Wong Khai Ling. Mangrove Soil Fungal and Yeast Identification and Investigation on Their Enzyme Producing Ability. Session 2014/2015 (Graduated).

7. Chan Xin Yi. Isolation and Identification of Starch Utilizing Bacteria from Cassava Chips Processing Wastewater and Sludge. Session 2014/2015 (Graduated).

6. Yeng Min Yi. Biohydrogen Production by Cattle Rumen Bacteria using Starch as Substrate. Session 2013/2014 (Graduated).

5. Audrey Lau Chien Lang. Soluble Collagen Preparation for Human HSP47 Antifibrillisation Assay. Session 2013/2014 (Graduated).

4. Ng Chee Ching. Fluorescence-based Study of Human HSP47 Structural Change Induced by pH. Session 2013/2014 (Graduated).

3. Chew Yee Ling. Heat Shock Protein 47 Histidine 191 Mutagenesis and the Effects on Its Structure and Function. Session 2013/2014 (Graduated).

2. Siti Kauthar Torijan (Co-supervision). Development of a Biocarrier from Bacterial Consortium Mixed with Modified Powdered Clinoptilolite. Session 2011/2012 (Graduated).

1. Hasnur Bashira Hasan (Co-supervision). Decolourisation of Amaranth using NAR-2 Immobilized onto Modified Clinoptilolite (Granules and Sand) in a Packed-bed Reactor. Session 2011/2012 (Graduated).

INTELECTUAL PROPERTIES FILED

5. Mohd Firdaus Abdul Wahab, Monaliza Mohd Din, Zaharah Ibrahim, Shafinaz Shahir, Haryati Jamaluddin, Shaza Eva Mohamad. Methods for Monitoring and Assessing the Impacts of Algae Blooms in Aquaculture Area Using the Marine Dinoflagellate Karlodinium Zhouanum(Dinophyaceae) as Biomarker. UTM Copyright. 14 June 2022. LY2022J01938.

4. Mohd Firdaus Abdul Wahab, Eka Latiffah Nadia Dzulkarnain, Nur Kamilah Abd Jalil. Training Module on “Biohydrogen Production from POME Using Native Microorganisms from Anaerobic Sludge”. UTM Copyright. 21 September 2021. Filing no. LY2021E03533.

3. Nor Haniza Sarmin, Muhammad Azrin Ahmad, Fong Wan Heng, Yuhani Yusof, Mohd Firdaus Abdul Wahab. Gel Photo Visualisation of Second Order Limit Language (Ref. No.: IP/CR/2016/003). UTM Copyright. 21 April 2016.

2. Nor Haniza Sarmin, Fong Wan Heng, Mohd Firdaus Abdul Wahab, Fariba Karimi. Gel Photo Visualisation of Persistent Splicing System with Embedded Recognition Sites. UTM Copyright. 11 September 2013.

1. Nor Haniza Sarmin, Fong Wan Heng, Noor Aini Abd Rashid, Mohd Firdaus Abd Wahab. Output Visualization of Adult and Limit Languages in Splicing System. UTM Copyright. 5 January 2010      

EXHIBITIONS

2016: Environmental Biotechnology Research Group. 34^th Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research Biennial Meeting (SCAR 2016). Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 20-30 August 2016. Title: “Antarctic Microorganisms for Biotechnological Applications”.

2013: Nor Haniza Sarmin, Fong Wan Heng, Mohd Firdaus Abdul Wahab, Fariba Karimi. 15^th Industrial Art and and Technology Exhibition (INATEX 2013), UTM Skudai, Malaysia. 2-4 October. Title: “Gel Photo Visualisation of Persistent Splicing System with Embedded Recognition Sites”. 

2010: Nor Haniza Sarmin, Fong Wan Heng, Noor Aini Abdul Rashid, Mohd Firdaus Abdul Wahab. Malaysia Technology Expo 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 4-6 February. Title: “Gel Photo Visualisation of Adult and Limit Languages”.

2009: Nor Haniza Sarmin, Noor Aini Abdul Rashid, Fong Wan Heng, Mohd Firdaus Abdul Wahab. 11th Industrial Art and and Technology Exhibition (INATEX 2009), UTM Skudai, Malaysia. 21-23 October. Title: “Output Visualisation of Adult and Limit Language in a Splicing System”.

JOURNAL REVIEWING 

2024

Waste and Biomass Valorization (Springer) (2023 IF 2.6, Q2).

ACS ES&T Water (ACS Publications) (2023 IF 4.8, Q1).

Bioresources and Bioprocessing (Springer) (2022 IF 4.6, Q2).

2023

Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences Pakistan (JNASP).

Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology (2022 IF 0.8, Q4). 

Asia Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (APJMBB).

Malaysian Journal of Microbiology (2023 SCOPUS-indexed).

Waste and Biomass Valorization (Springer) (2022 IF 3.2, Q2).

2022

Journal of Cleaner Production (Elsevier) (2021 IF 11.072, Q1)

BioEnergy Research (Springer) (2020 IF 2.814, Q2)

Current Research in Biotechnology (Elsevier) (2022 SCOPUS-indexed).

3 Biotech (Springer) (2020 IF 2.406, Q2).

Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (Springer) (2020 IF 4.987, Q2).

2021

Malaysian Journal for Fundamental and Applied Science (UTM Publisher) (SCOPUS-indexed).  

2020

International Journal of Energy Research (Wiley) (2019 IF 3.343).

Journal of Taibah University for Science (Taylor & Francis).

2019

Current Science (Current Science Association & Indian Academy of Science) (2018 IF 0.756).

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (Elsevier) (2018 IF 4.084).

2018

Energy Reports (Elsevier) (SCOPUS-indexed). 

Journal of Energy and Safety Technology (UTM Publisher).

2017

Open Chemistry (De Gruyter) (2015 IF 1.027).

3 Biotech (Springer) (2015 IF 0.992).

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (Elsevier) (2015 IF 3.138).

Malaysian Journal of Microbiology (Malaysian Society for Microbiology) (SCOPUS-indexed).

2016

Natural Product Communications (2014 IF 0.906).

Sains Malaysiana (2014 IF 0.446).

Jurnal Teknologi (UTM Publisher) (SCOPUS-indexed).

Malaysian Journal of Microbiology (Malaysian Society for Microbiology) (SCOPUS-indexed).

THESIS EXAMINATION

Candidate’s name. Degree sought. “Thesis title”. Institution. Viva examination date. Role.

4. Amalina Ramli. MPhil. “Optimisation of Biohydrogen Production by Locally Isolated Klebsiella pneumoniae Strain PR2”. UTM. 18 April 2018. Internal Examiner.

3. Nusyafiqah Elias. MPhil. “Candida rugosa Lipase Supported on Biomass-based Nanocellulose-Chitosan Composite for Synthesis of Butyl Butyrate”. UTM. 13 September 2017. Internal Examiner.

2. Nurul Fakriah Che Hashim. MSc. “Characterization of Bioflocculant-producing Bacteria Isolated from Biofloc of Shrimp Pond”. Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT). 10 April 2017. External Examiner.

1. Mohd Safwan Ahmad Puad. MSc. UTM. 30 October 2013. Internal Examiner.