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CUMULATIVE RESEARCH GRANT RECEIVED: 4 MILLION<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/tr>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
2003-2004<\/td>\n\n

Development of Blanching Diagnostic Kit or Detection Instrument for Vegetables. ( Principle Invsetigator). \u2013Sciencefund\u00a0 (RM181 000)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2004<\/td>\nBird\u2019s Nest Extraction Process. (Principle Investigator)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2004-2007<\/td>\nBird\u2019s Nest Physicochemical Profiling and Purification Process Development. (Key Researcher for Biosatellite Project Grant)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2005-2007<\/td>\nDevelopment of Standard Procedure and Method for Genuine Edible Bird\u2019s Nest Identification. (Principle Investigator)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2007-2009<\/td>\nThe effect of edible bird\u2019s nest on Chondrocytes isolated from -Osteoarthritic Articular Cartilage (Principle Investigator, eScience Fund)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2010-2011<\/td>\nThe Effects of Edible Bird\u2019s Nest (EBN) on cultured rabbit cornel keratocytes (Key Researcher)- Sciencefund (RM255 250)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2011-2012<\/td>\nCommercialisation of Edible Bird\u2019s Nest products. Technology licensing to Swiftlet Garden Sdn. Bhd. (As an Inventor)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2014-2016<\/td>\nThe Correlation Mechanism between Polyphenol Oxidase (PPO) Activity and Browning Index of the Selected Local Fruits and Vegetables- Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS Grant). Principle Investigator. \u2013 FRGS (RM110 000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2014-2016<\/td>\nNutriphyto Confectionery: EBN Chocolate- Research Project under the Innovation Commercialization Centre (ICC) Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. (Principle Investigator).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2014-2017<\/td>\nPreliminary Development of Functional Beverage and\/or Nutraceutical Product from Standardized Roselle (Hibiscus Sabdariffa) Extract- Bioalpha Holdings Bhd. (Principle Investigator). (RM 100 000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2014-2017<\/td>\nFormulation and Sensory Acceptance of Functional Beverage and\/or Nutraceutical Product from Standardized Roselle (Hibiscus Sabdariffa) Extract- Matching Grant. (Principle Investigator).- Matching Grant (RM40 000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2014-2017<\/td>\nProcess Design and Fabrication of Durian Extraction Prototype for the Formulation of Instant Beverages- Contract Research with Industry. (Principle Investigator). \u2013 Mega View Network Sdn Bhd (RM100 000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2014-2016<\/td>\nFormulation and Sensory Acceptance of Durian Extraction Fortified in Instant Beverage- Matching Grant. (Principle Investigator). \u2013Matching Grant (RM40 000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2014-2017<\/td>\nDevelopment of Quality Index for Edible Bird\u2019s Nest after Cleaning and Processing- Collaboration Research with Centre of Excellent: Swiftlet. (Principle Investigator) (RM200 000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2014-2015<\/td>\nDevelopment of Quality Index for Edible Bird\u2019s Nest after Cleaning and Processing- Geran Insentif Penyelidikan and Pengajaran. (Principle Investigator) \u2013 (RM71 000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2014-2017<\/td>\nThe Potential of Edible Bird\u2019s (EBN) Extract as Anti-cancer Agent and Immunoadjuvant on Human Breast Cancer- Collaboration Research with Centre of Excellence: Swiftlet. (Principle Investigator) \u2013 (RM250 000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2015-2016<\/td>\nNew Emerging Pollutant Detection and Their Removal from Wastewater Using Nano Ozonation Process. Look East Policy Grant. (Key Researcher) (RM165 000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2015-2016<\/td>\nEdible Bird\u2019s Nest (EBN) Authentication by Using Gel Electrophoresis Method. Encouragement Grant. (Principle Investigator) (RM20 000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2016-2017<\/td>\nThe Potential of Edible Bird\u2019s (EBN) Extract as Anti-cancer Agent and Immunoadjuvant on Human Breast Cancer- Research University Grant. (Principle Investigator) \u2013 (RM65 000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2017<\/td>\nPreliminary Study of Pulverization of Edible Bird\u2019s Nest and Herbal Mixture. EBN PTE. LTD, Singapore. (Principle Investigator) (RM10 600)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2017<\/td>\nQualitative Analysis of Aloe Vera Extract using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography QTOF Mass Spectrometer (HPLC-QTOF\/MS). PIJ Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (Principle Investigator)- (RM21 200)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2017-2019<\/td>\nProduction of Standardized Melastoma Malabathricum and Annona Muricata Whole Extract- Higher Centre of Excellence. (Principle Investigator)-HICOE (RM147 950)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a02018-2020<\/td>\nBenchmark of Edible Bird\u2019s Nest Quality Indicator by Using Amino Acids and Epidermal Growth Factor Profile- GUP Tier 1. (Principle Investigator)-GUP Tier 1 (RM50 000)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2018-2019<\/td>\nOptimization and Development of Edible Bird’s Nest and Herbal Mixture using Freeze Drying Technique in Pilot Scale. – Principal Investigator)- Contact Research DTT (RM20 000)\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2018-2019<\/td>\nMetabolites Qualitative Analysis of Sweet Corn from Malacca District, Malaysia using High Performance Liquid Chromatography QTOF Mass Spectrometer (HPLC-QTOF\/MS) (Principal Investigator) (RM10000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2018-2021<\/td>\nDevelopment Of Freeze Drying Technique Using Herbal Mixture And Edible Bird’s Nest Extract. (Principal Investigator) (RM10000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2018-2019<\/td>\nDevelopment of Metabolites Qualitative Analysis Method for Sweet Corn from Malacca, Malaysia using High Performance Liquid Chromatography QTOF Mass Spectrometer (HPLC-QTOF\/MS). (Principal Investigator) (RM 10 000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2019-2021<\/td>\nDevelopment of Drying Technique and Scaling Up of Production on Selected Dehydration Fruits Process. (Principal Investigator) (RM50 000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2019-2022<\/td>\nProduct Development of Selected Dehydrated Local Fruits. (Principal Investigator) Contract Research DTT (RM 100 000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2019-2022<\/td>\nPrevention of Enzymatic Browning in Pineapple. (Principal Investigator) Industry-International Incentive Grant (IIIG) (RM 15 000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2019-2022<\/td>\nA Study on the Production of Vinegar by Isolated Acetic Acid Bacteria from Pineapple Waste. (Principal Investigator) Industry-International Incentive Grant (IIIG) (RM 20 000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2020-2021<\/td>\nHeavy Metal And Active Ingredients Analysis On EBN Extract. (Principal Investigator) Industry-International Incentive Grant (IIIG) (RM 26 000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2020-2022<\/td>\nEdible Bird Nest Based Skin Care Products. (Principal Investigator) (Prototype Development Fund) (RM 20 000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2020-2022<\/td>\nCharacterization Of Novel Antioxidant Peptides From Edible Birds Nest (EBN) Extract. (Principal Investigator) Industry-International Incentive Grant (IIIG) (RM 15 000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2020-2022<\/td>\nAn Approach For Simultaneous Authentication Determination Of Edible Bird\u2019s Nest By Amino Acids Profile Coupled With PCA And OPLS-DA Models. (Principal Investigator) Industry-International Incentive Grant (IIIG) (RM 20 000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2021-2022<\/td>\nCharacterization Of Potential Antidiabetic-Related Proteins From Soursop Annona Muricata Leaf. (Principal Investigator) (RM 15 000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2021-2022<\/td>\nEdible Bird’s Nest (EBN) As A Source Of Natural Ingredients For Cosmetic Through Chemical And Biological Evaluation. (Principal Investigator) Industry-International Incentive Grant (IIIG) (RM 20 000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2021-Present<\/td>\nAnalysis and Product Development of Tamanu Oil. (Principal Investigator) Contract Research DTT (RM 26 000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2020-Present<\/td>\nProductization and Registration of EBN Products. (Principal Investigator) Contract Research DTT (RM 51 000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2020-Present<\/td>\nProduct Development Of Edible Bird’s Nest Into An Instant Consumable Product From Pilot-Scale And Productization. (Principal Investigator) Contract Research DTT (RM 100 000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2023-Present<\/td>\nPreparation And Preservation Of Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) Using Biotechnological Approaches. (Principal Investigator) Contract Research DTT (RM 30 000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2023-Present<\/td>\nValorisation and Utilization of Plant fibres as Soil Enhancer. (Principal Investigator) (RM 50 000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2023-Present<\/td>\nSoil Improvement Using Plant Fiber Derived From Agricultural and Food Waste. (Principal Investigator) (RM 100 000)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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