ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2020

by | Dec 31, 2020 | as a Researcher/Chemist/Scientist

  1. Professional Technologist (Ts), P.Tech(Material Science Technology), Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT), No: PT20080102. (Since 2020)

RESEARCH GRANT (PROJECT LEADER)
INTERNATIONAL GRANT

  1. Kurita Water and Environment Foundation (KWEF), Japan. Development of Silver-Zeolite-LDH (Layered Double Hydroxide) Composite for the Removal of Bacteria, Cationic and Anionic Compounds in Water. 01/10/2019 – 30/09/2020. RM 15,280.22 (400,000 Yen). Vot No: 4B410.
    NATIONAL GRANT
  2. Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) from Ministry of Higher Education (MoE) Malaysia. Green Biosynthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Mechanism of Silver Nanoparticles using Ficus deltoidea (Mas Cotek). 01/11/2020 – 31/10/2022. RM 152,000.00. Vot No: 5F291.
    UTM GRANT
  3. Industry-International Incentive Grant (IIIG). In Vitro Cytotoxicity Study of Organo-Silver-Kaolinite against Normal Human Cells. 01/11/2020 – 31/10/2021. RM 10,000.00. Vot No: 02M61.
  4. Prototype Development Research Grant scheme-ICC (PRGS-ICC). Prototype Development of Dual-Antibax Compact Powder: Antibacterial Wound Healing Agent. 01/04/2020 – 30/09/2021. RM 20,000.00. Vot No: 4J442.
  5. Program leader for UTM Transdisciplinary Research Grant. UTM-TDR17: Antibacterial Wound Healing Application of Bio-Inspired Green Silver Nanoparticles. 01/12/2018 – 31/05/2022. RM 240,000. Vot No: 06G72 (5 Projects under this program)
  6. UTM Transdisciplinary Research Grant. UTM-TDR 17.3 (T2): Fabrication and Characterization of Biosynthesized Green Silver Nanoparticles Immobilized on Synthesized Zeolite. 01/12/2018 – 31/05/2022. RM 37,640.00 Vot No: 06G71
  7. Professional Development Research University (Postdoctoral Grant). Visible Light Active Crystalline Carbon Nitride Based Materials for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production and Photooxidation of Alcohols. 01/07/2018-30/06/2020. RM 138,460.00. Vot. No: 04E39.
  8. Research University Grant (RUG), UTM, Tier 1. Preparation and Characterization of Chlorhexidine Loaded Zinc-Kaolinite as Antimicrobial Agent. 01/02/2018–31/01/2020. RM 50,000.00. Vot. No: 18H87.
    RESEARCH GRANT (CORESEARCHER)
    INTERNATIONAL GRANT
  9. UM (Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia) PNBP Research Grant 2020. The Exploration of Green Material Moringa oleifera and Drugs Discovery for Liver Fibrosis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma Development. Jan-Dec 2020. Project Leader: Assist. Professor Dr Hendra Susanto, FMIPA, UM. IDR. 78 million.
  10. UM (Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia) PNBP Research Grant 2020. Fabrication and Characterization of Hybrid catalyst based Fe3O4 Nanoparticles and Potential Application as Adsorbent for Textile Dye Material. Jan-Dec 2020. Project Leader: Dr Sunaryono, IDR. 74 million.
    NATIONAL GRANT
  11. Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). Investigating Freshwater Harmful Algal Bloom (FHAB) Control Mechanism using Fungal Bioflocculation Mixed with Plant Derivatives. 01/11/2020 – 31/10/2023. RM 99,000.00. Project Leader: Dr Mohd Farizal Ahmad Kamaroddin. Vot No: 5F367.
  12. Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). Synthesis of Hydrophilic polymer/Hydrophobic polymer Nanofiber Blended with Antimicrobial Agents through Emulsion Electrospinning for Potential Skin Scaffolding and Wound Dressing Application. 01/01/2019–31/12/2020. RM 88,200.00. Project Leader: Prof Dr Abdull Rahim Mohd Yusoff, Dept. of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, UTM Vot. No: 5F115.
    UTM GRANT
  13. UTM-High Impact Research (UTM-HR), UTM. Safety Concern Related to Consumer Products containing Radioactive Materials in Malaysia. 01/01/2020-30/06/2023. RM 100,000.00. Project Leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr Suhairul Hashim, Dept. of Physic, Faculty of Science, UTM. Vot No: 09G08.
  14. Research University Grant (RUG), UTM, Tier 2. The Mechanism of Biological Algaecide using Locally Isolated Fungi in Controlling Harmful Algal Bloom. 01/11/2019-31/01/2021. RM 30,000.00 Project Leader: Dr Mohd Farizal Ahmad Kamaroddin, Dept. of Biosciences, Faculty of Science,UTM. Vot No: 18J66.
  15. Research University Grant (RUG), UTM, Tier 2. Formulation and Characterization of Mitragyna speciosa korth Alkaloid Extract Microemulsions for Tropical Antimicrobial Drug Delivery. 01/11/2019 – 30/04/2022. RM 30,000.00. Project Leader: Dr Norjihada Izzah Ismail. School of Health Science and Biomedical Engineering, UTM. Vot No: 17J40.
  16. UTMSHINE Signature Grant, UTM. SHSHINE 3.3: Environmental Friendly Anti-Radon Building Materials for Mitigating Indoor Radon Concentration. 01/04/2019 – 30/09/2021. RM 30,000.00. Program Leader: Professor Dr. Zainura Binti Zainon Noor, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, UTM. Vot No: 07G91.
  17. UTMSHINE Signature Grant, UTM. SHSHINE 3: Correlation between Radon/Thoron Concentrations with Commercially Available Used Building Materials. 01/04/2019 – 31/03/2021. RM 160,000.00. Program Leader: Assoc Prof Dr Suhairul Hashim, Dept. of Physics, Faculty of Science, UTM. Vot No: 07G82.
  18. Research University Grant (RUG), UTM, Tier 2. Fruit Waste Mediated Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles for its Bioremediation Potential. 01/08/2019 – 31/01/2022. RM 30,000.00. Project Leader: Dr Nurliyana Ahmad Zawawi, Dept. of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, UTM. Vot. No: 15J87.
  19. Research University Grant (RUG), UTM, Tier 2. Carbon Nanotubes Mediated-Hyperthermia as Potential Less Invasive Treatment Modality for Breast Cancer. 01/08/2019 – 31/07/2021. RM 30,000.00. Project Leader: Dr Khairunadwa Jemon, Dept. of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, UTM. Vot. No: 15J87.
  20. Research University Grant (RUG), UTM, Tier 2. Performance of Eco-Friendly Antifungal Nano-Paint. 01/08/2019 – 31/07/2021. RM 30,000.00. Project Leader: Dr Wan Rosmiza Zana Wan Dagang, Dept. of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, UTM. Vot. No: 16J69.
  21. UTM Transdisciplinary Research Grant. UTM-TDR 17.1(T2): Enhancement of bioactive compounds from cell and organ cultures of selected Malaysian herbs. 01/12/2018 – 30/11/2021. Project Leader: Dr Azman Abd Samad. RM 40,380.00 Vot No: 06G70.
  22. UTM Transdisciplinary Research Grant. UTM-TDR 17.2(T1): Biomediated Shape and Size Control Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Malaysian Herbal Plant Extract. 01/12/2018 – 30/11/2020. Project Leader: Prof Dr Mustaffa Shamsuddin. RM 50,550.00 Vot No: 05G57.
  23. UTM Transdisciplinary Research Grant. UTM-TDR 17.4(T1): Cytotoxicity and Wound Healing Activity of Biosynthesized Green Silver Nanoparticles. 01/12/2018 – 30/11/2020. Project Leader: Dr Khairunadwa Jemon. RM 74,200.00 Vot No: 06G86.
  24. UTM Transdisciplinary Research Grant. UTM-TDR 17.5(T2): Halalan Tayyiban Documentation of Bioinspired Green Silver Nanoparticles. 01/12/2018 – 30/11/2020. Project Leader: Assoc Prof Dr Ahmad Che Yaacob. RM 37,280.00. Vot No: 05G40.
  25. Research University Grant (RUG), UTM, Tier 1. Fabrication and Characterization of Electrospun Poly (vinyl Alcohol)-(PVA)/Polycaprolactone-(PCL)-Antibacterial Agent Composite Nanofiber for Potential Skin Scaffold. 01/02/2018 – 31/01/2020 RM 50,000.00. Project Leader: Prof Dr Abdull Rahim Mohd Yusoff. Vot No: 20H51.

MAIN SUPERVISION (Post-Graduate Students) – PhD

  1. Atieya Abdul Hadi (2019-DATE). Biomediated Shape and Size Control Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Malaysian Herbal Plant Extract. PhD (Biosciences), Faculty of Science, UTM. (Cosupervisor: Prof Dr Mustaffa Shamsuddin, Dept. Chemistry, Faculty of Science, UTM; Prof Gopinathan Sankar, Dept of Chemistry, Faculty of Maths & Physical Sciences, University College London: Prof. Dr.agr. Mohamad Amin, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia; Dr Syazwani Itri Amran, Dept. Biosciences, Faculty of Science, UTM)
  2. ChM Shahrulnizahana Mohamad Din (2019-DATE). Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Ficus deltoidea VAR. Jack Moraceae. PhD (Biosciences), Faculty of Science, UTM. (Cosupervisor: Prof Dr Mustaffa Shamsuddin, Dept. Chemistry, Faculty of Science, UTM)
  3. Muhammad Hariz Asraf Hassan (2018-DATE). Fabrication and Characterization of Biosynthesized Green Silver Nanoparticles Immobilized on Synthesized Zeolite. PhD (Biosciences), Zamalah UTM, Faculty of Science, UTM. (Cosupervisor: Dr Khairunadwa Jemon, Dept. Biosciences, Faculty of Science, UTM)
  4. Siti Nabihan Ishak (2018-DATE). Silver-Zeolite Composite with Layered Double Hydroxide (LDH) as Versatile Adsorbent and Antibacterial Agent. PhD (Biosciences), Zamalah UTM, Faculty of Science, UTM. (Cosupervisor: Prof Dr Mustaffa Shamsuddin, Dept. Chemistry, Faculty of Science, UTM; Prof Gopinathan Sankar, Dept of Chemistry, Faculty of Maths & Physical Sciences, University College London).

MAIN SUPERVISION (Post-Graduate Students) – Master By Research

  1. Muhammad Zulhilmi Amir Awaluddin (2017-DATE). Synthesis and Characterization of Aminoglycoside Antibiotic Loaded Organo-Silver-Kaolinite as Biocompatible Antimicrobial Agent. MSc (Biosciences), FBME. (Cosupervisor: Dr Khairunadwa Jemon & Dr Syafiqah Saidin).

MAIN SUPERVISION (Post-Graduate Students) – Master (Mixed Mode)

  1. Ibrahim Khaleel Ibrahim Al-Sammarraie (2020-DATE). Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Microalgae. MSc (Biotechnology) (Mixed Mode, FS, UTM). (Co-Supervisor: Dr M. Farizal Kamaroddin)
  2. Salahaedin Waiezi (2019-2020). Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Clinacanthus nutans Extract and its Antimicrobial Activity. MSc (Biotechnology) (Mixed Mode, FS, UTM). – Completed.
    MAIN SUPERVISION (Final Year Undergraduate Project)
  3. Nur Filzah Amira (2020-2021). Antibacterial Activity of Kaolinite Incorporated with Kesum Leaf Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles. BSc (Biology).
  4. Shareen Suzanna Wiji (2020-2021). Simultaneous Action of Silver-Zeolite/Mg-Al Layered Double Hydroxide Nanocomposite: Antibacterial and Removal of Dyes in Aqueous Solution. BSc (Biology Industry).
  5. Siti Aishah Zulkifli (2020-2021). Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Loaded Zeolite Y using Persicaria odorata. BSc (Biology Industry).
  6. Noor Azalina Abd Aziz (2020-2021). Antibacterial Activity of Clinoptilolite Incorporated with Kesum Leaf-Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles. BSc (Biology).
  7. Ibrahirul Qamil Ismail (2019-2020). Antibacterial and Adsorptive Activity of Silver Loaded Zeolite Y composite with Layered Double Hydroxide. BSc (Biology).
  8. Nur Hidayah Ab Razak (2019-2020). Antibacterial Activity of Biosynthesized Green Silver Nanoparticles from Orthosiphon aristatus against Marine Bacteria. BSc (Industrial Biology.
  9. Muhammad Fadhli Amnan Muhammad Isa. (2019-2020). Antifungal Activity of Biosythesized Green Silver Nanoparticles from Persicaria odorata. BSc (Biology).

CO-SUPERVISION (Post-Graduate Students) – PhD

  1. Siti Fadilla Md Noor (2020-DATE). Development of Magnetic Metal-Doped Zirconia for Visible Light Degradation of Microplastics. PhD (Environmental Engineering), School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering. (Main Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr Norzita Ngadi).
  2. Mohamed Bello (2019-DATE). Fabrication and Characterization of Electrospun Nanofibre Blended with Natural Antibacterial Agents for Wound Dressing. PhD (Chemistry), Faculty of Science, UTM (Main Supervisor: Prof Dr Abdull Rahim Mohd Yusoff)
  3. Oyedeji Michael Olubukola (2019-DATE). Modification of Carbon Sink Concrete for Carbon Dioxide Capture using Mesoporous Nanosilica Supported Polyethyleneimine. PhD (Civil Engineering), School of Civil Engineering, UTM (Main Supervisor:
  4. Faridah Aminullah Lubis (2019-DATE). Cytotoxicity and Wound Healing Activity of Biosynthesized Green Silver Nanoparticles. PhD (Bioscience), Faculty of Science, UTM (Main Supervisor: Dr Khairunadwa Jemon)
  5. Nurul Asyikin Kamaruzaman (2018-DATE). Fabrication and Characterization of Hybrid Polymer Nanofiber Scaffolds for Skin Tissue Regeneration. PhD (Chemistry), Faculty of Science, UTM (Main Supervisor: Prof Dr Abdull Rahim Mohd Yusoff)
  6. Tan Yong Chee (2018-DATE). Fabrication and Characterization of Electrospun Poly(vinyl alcohol)-Polycaprolactone-Antibacterial Agent Composite Nanofiber Scaffolds for Skin Tissue Regeneration. PhD (Chemistry), Faculty of Science, UTM (Main Supervisor: Prof Dr Abdull Rahim Mohd Yusoff)
  7. Noor Hidayah Dzkulfli (2017-DATE). Development of Polypropylene Silver Zeolite Composite Film to Extend the Shelf Life of Food Product. PhD, Faculty of Science and Food Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM, Serdang. (Main Supervisor: Dr Nur Hanani Zainal Abidin)
  8. Mohd Faiz Othman (2017-DATE). Synthesis and Antibacterial Study of Light Activated Star Shaped Polymeric Photosensitizers for Antimicrobial Coating. PhD (Chemistry), Faculty of Science, UTM. (Main supervisor: Dr Mohd Bakri Bakar).
  9. Mahsa Khoshkhooy Yazdi (2015-DATE). Preparation of PMMA/Silver/Porphyrin Nanoparticles for Fabrication of Antibacterial Natural Rubber Latex Glove. PhD (Chemistry), Faculty of Science, UTM. (Main supervisor: Dr Mohd Bakri Bakar).
  10. Murni Noor Al-Amin (2014-DATE). Organo-Silver-Kaolinite Anti-biofilm Paint for Marine Application. PhD (Biosciences), Faculty of Science, UTM. (Main Supervisor: Dr Wan Rosmiza Wan Dagang).
  11. Sameen Ahmed Malek (2017-2020). Ultraviolet LEDs for Disinfection of Medical Devices. PhD (Biomedical Engineering), FBME, UTM. (Main Supervisor: Assoc Prof Dr Tan Tian Swee).– Graduated.

CO-SUPERVISION (Post-Graduate Students) – Master

  1. Kavetha Shanmugam (2020-DATE). In silico study of Biosynthesis Silver Nanoparticles using Ficus Deltoidea. MSc (Biotechnology), Faculty of Science, UTM. (Main Supervisor: Dr Syazwani Itri Amran).
  2. Nur Kamilah Mohd Nordin (2019-DATE). Enhancement of Bioactive Compounds from Cell and Organ Cultures of Orthosiphon stamineus and Justicia gendarussa. MSc (Bioscience), Faculty of Science, UTM (Main Supervisor: Dr Azman Abd Samad)
  3. Nur Alia Johari (2018-DATE). Investigating the Effect of Organo-Kaolinite on the Isolated Fungi. MSc (Bioscience), Faculty of Science, UTM (Main Supervisor: Dr Wan Rosmiza Zana)
  4. Nur Diyana Suzaimi (2017-2020). Synthesis of Porous Silica Functionalized with Branched Polyethyleneimine for Nitrate and Phosphate Adsorption. MPhil, Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, UTM. (Main Supervisor: Dr Goh Pei Sean). – Graduated.

CO-SUPERVISION (Final Year Undergraduate Project)

  1. Intan Shazleen Ibrahim (2019-2020). In Vitro Inhibitory Activity of Green Synthesis Silver Nanoparticles on Breast Cancer Cells. BSc (Biology). Dept of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, UTM (Main Supervisor: Dr Khairunadwa Jemon).
  2. Nurfarah Diyana Zulkarnain (2019-2020). Controlling Harmful Marine Algal Bloom through Fungal Bioflocculation. BSc (Biology). Dept. of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, UTM (Main Supervisor: Dr Mohd Farizal Ahmad Kamaroddin). – Graduated
  3. Nur Fatini Samsulkahar (2019-2020). Biosynthesis of Gold Nanoparticles using Stobilanthes crispus Leaf Extract and Evaluation of its Antibacterial Activity. BSc (Chemistry). Dept. of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, UTM. (Main Supervisor: Prof Dr Mustaffa Shamsuddin).

PUBLICATIONS (Indexed Journals)

  1. Mahsa Khoshkhooy Yazdi, Mohd Bakri Nakar, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2020). One Pot Synthesis of PMMA/Silver Nanoparticles and its Antibacterial Properties. Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, 16(6): 360-365 (Indexed Scopus and WOS)
  2. Siti Nabihan Ishak, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Zulkifli Yusop, Craig D. Williams, Suhartono Suhartono, Achmad Syafiuddin (2020). Evaluation of Phase Transformation Behaviors of Zeolite and Antibacterial Properties against Gram‐Positive and ‐Negative Bacteria. Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society, 67(11): 1931-2153.
  3. Nur Diyana Suzaimi, Pei Sean Goh, Ahmad fauzi Ismail, Stanley Chinedu Mamah, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Jun Wei Lim, Kar Chun Wong, Nidal Hilal (2020). Strategies in forward Osmosis Membrane Substrate Fabrication and Modification: A Review. Membranes, 10: 332.
  4. Nor Suriani Sani, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Khairunadwa Jemon, Mohammed Rafiq Abdul Kadir, Halimaton Hamdan (2020). In vitro Bioactivity and Osteoblast Cell Viability Studies of Hydroxyapatite-Incorporated Silica Aerogel. Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 96: 166-177.
  5. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Muhammad Syarafuddin Huzlan, Chun Shiong Chong, Nor Syafawani Sarah Md Saad (2020). Simultaneous Adsorption and Antibacterial Activities of Surfactant Modified Kaolinite. Jurnal Teknologi, 82: 67-72.
  6. Nur Diyana Suzaimi, Pei Sean Goh, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Jun Wei Lim, AhmadFauzi Ismaila (2020). Enhancing the Performance of Porous Rice Husk Silica through BranchedPolyethyleneimine Grafting for Phosphate Adsorption. Arabian Journal of Chemistry. 13: 6682-6695. (Indexed WoS)
  7. Mustapha Salisu Muhammad, Mohd Firdaus Abdul-Wahab, Mohammad Abdul Razis Saidin, Muhammad Hariz Asraf, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2020). Microbiological Analysis of Drinking Water from Water Vending Machines. Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences. 16: 186-189. (Indexed WoS)
  8. Mustapha Isah, Muhammad Hariz Asraf, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Khairunadwa Jemon, Nor Suriani Sani, Mustapha Salisu Muhammad, Mohd Firdaus Abdul Wahab, and Mohammad Abdul Razis 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. (Indexed Scopus)
  9. Nazerah Ahmad, Nik Abdul Hadi Md Nordin, Juhana Jaafar, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, Muhammad Nabil Fikri Yahya, Siti Aishah Mohd Hanim, and Mohd Sohaimi Abdullah (2020). Eco-friendly Method for Synthesis of Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework 8 Decorated Graphene Oxide for Antibacterial Activity Enhancement. Particuology, 49: 24-32. (Indexed WOS)
  10. Tan Yong Chee, Abdull Rahim Mohd Yusoff, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2020). Characterization of Poly(vinyl alcohol)-Polycaprolactone Hybridized Scaffold for Potential Skin Tissue Regeneration. Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences. 16: 6-9.
  11. Nazerah Ahmad, Alireza Samavati, Nik Abdul hadi Md Nordin, Juhana Jaafar, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2020). Enhanced Performance and Antibacterial Properties of Amine-Functionalized ZIF-8-Decorated GO for Ultrafiltration Membrane. Separation and Purification Technology. 239: 116554.
  12. Muhammad Noer Fajar, Endarko Endarko, Agus Rubiyanto, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Tony Hadibarata, Achmad Syafiuddin (2020). A Green Deposition Method of Silver Nanoparticles on Textiles and Their Antifungal Activity. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, 10(1): 4902-4907.

EDITED CHAPTER

  1. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Muhammad Zulhilmi Amir Awaluddin, Atieya Abdul Hadi (2020). Organo-Modified Metal-Loaded Zeolites as a Hybrid Antibacterial Agent. In Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (Ed) (2020). Antibacterial Agents (pp. 215-232). Johor Bahru: Penerbit UTM Press.
  2. Muhammad Hariz Asraf, Atieya Abdul Hadi, Faisal Hussin, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2020). Antibacterial Metal-Loaded Kaolinites and Zeolites. In Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (Ed) (2020). Antibacterial Agents (pp. 81-100). Johor Bahru: Penerbit UTM Press.
  3. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2020). Issues and Development of Antibacterial Agents: Introduction. In Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (Ed) (2020). Antibacterial Agents (pp. 1-19). Johor Bahru: Penerbit UTM Press.

BOOKS

  1. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (Ed) (2020). Antibacterial Agents. Johor Bahru: Penerbit UTM Press. (ISBN: 978-983-52-1705-0)

EDITORS

  1. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Atieya bdul Hadi. Book of Abstracts of 1st Bionanotechnology Research Seminar (BioNanoSem2020).

INVITED/KEYNOTE/PLENARY SPEAKERS

  1. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2020). Immobilization of Nanoparticles. Bionanotechnology Research Seminar (BioNanoSem2020), T02 Building, Centre for Sustainable Nanomaterials (CSNano), UTM, 05 Oct 2020 (Keynote).

PROCEEDINGS

  1. Siti Nabihan Ishak, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Mustaffa Shamsuddin, Juan Matmin and Gopinathan Sankar. Removal of Ammonium and Phosphate by Mg-Al Layered Double Hydroxide Nanocomposite with Synthesized Zeolite A. Proceeding of 8th International Graduate Conference on Engineering, Science and Humanities (IGCESH2020). (pp. 81-84), SPS UTM, eISSN 2735-055X.
  2. Muhammad Hariz Asraf and Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek. In Situ Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Immobilized on Synthesized Zeolite using Bio-Green Method from Orthosiphon aristatus and Its Antibacterial Activity. Proceeding of 8th International Graduate Conference on Engineering, Science and Humanities (IGCESH2020). (pp. 187-190), SPS UTM, eISSN 2735-055X.
  3. Mohammed Bello, Abdull Rahim Mohd Yusoff, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Khairunadwa Jemon, Faizuan Abdullah, Tan Yong Chee, Pui Wei Wei. Fabrication of Polymeric Nanofibres of Poly(ε-Caprolactone) Blended with Curcumin using Electrospinning Technique. Proceeding of 8th International Graduate Conference on Engineering, Science and Humanities (IGCESH2020). (pp. 273-276), SPS UTM, eISSN 2735-055X.
  4. Muhammad Hariz Asraf and Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek. Effect of Different HDTMA Loading on Silver Modified Kaolinite on its Antibacterial Activity. AIP Conference Proceedings 2231 (2020) 0420003.
  5. Siti Imroatul Maslikah, Sri Rahayu Lestari, Nursasi Handayani, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Khairunadwa Binti Jemon, Atikah Amalia, and Solichatul Afifah. Study on Molecular Docking of Red Betel (Piper crocatum Ruiz & Pav.) Active Compound and Tamoxifen Drug as an Inhibitor of Estrogen Receptor-α (ER-α) that Plays a Role in Breast Cancer. AIP Conference Proceedings 2231 (2020) 040001.

CONFERENCES

  1. Nur Kamilah Mohd Nordin, Nur Aini Aqilah Mohd Usri, Azman Abd Samad, Nik Ahmad nizam Nik Malek. Effect of Plant Growth Regulators on the Shoot Biomass and Antioxidant Activity of Persicaria odorata. Bionanotechnology Research Seminar (BioNanoSem2020), T02 Building, Centre for Sustainbale Nanomaterials (CSNano), UTM, 05 Oct 2020.
  2. Siti Nabihan Ishak, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Mustaffa Shamsuddin, Juan matmin, Gopinathan Sankar. The Synergistic Effect of Nanocomposite Zeolite/Silver/LDH for Dyes Removal and Bacterial Colinization Inhibition. Bionanotechnology Research Seminar (BioNanoSem2020), T02 Building, Centre for Sustainbale Nanomaterials (CSNano), UTM, 05 Oct 2020.
  3. Muhammad Hariz Asraf, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek. Antibacterial Assessment of in situ Synthesised Synthesised Bio-Inspired Silver Nanoparticles using Orthosiphon aristatus Leaf Extract Immobilised on Synthesized Zeolite A. Bionanotechnology Research Seminar (BioNanoSem2020), T02 Building, Centre for Sustainbale Nanomaterials (CSNano), UTM, 05 Oct 2020.
  4. Faridah Aminullah, Khairunadwa Jemon, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek. Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles: A Future Intervention to Minimize Antibiotics Resistance. Bionanotechnology Research Seminar (BioNanoSem2020), T02 Building, Centre for Sustainbale Nanomaterials (CSNano), UTM, 05 Oct 2020.
  5. Atieya Abdul Hadi, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Mustaffa Shamsuddin, Juan Matmin, Syazwani Itri Amran, Mohammad Amin. Comparative Study of Phyto-Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles from Malaysian Plant Leaf Extract. The 3rd International Conference on Life Sciences and Technology (ICOLIST 2020), Virtual Conference, 29 Sep 2020.
  6. Faridah Aminullah, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Khairunadwa Jemon. Antibacterial Activity of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized from Persicaria Odorata (L.) Sojak Leaves Extract. The 3rd International Conference on Life Sciences and Technology (ICOLIST 2020), Virtual Conference, 29 Sep 2020.
  7. Muhammad Hariz Asraf, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek. Green in situ Immobilization of Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles using Orthosiphon Aristatus on Synthesized Zeolite from Kaolinite for Antibacterial Activity. The 3rd International Conference on Life Sciences and Technology (ICOLIST 2020), Virtual Conference, 29 Sep 2020.
  8. Hendra Susanto, Fariz Nizarghazi, Lita Neldya Putri, Ahmad Taufiq, Wira Eka Putra, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek. Green Materials Moringa Oleifeira Leaf Powder may Attenuate Liver Fibrosisi Development. The 3rd International Conference on Life Sciences and Technology (ICOLIST 2020), Virtual Conference, 29 Sep 2020.
  9. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Khairunadwa Jemon, Muhammad Hariz Asraf, Nor Suriani Sani, Nur Syafiqah Darus. In Vitro Cytotoxicity Study of Organo-Silver-Kaolinite against Normal Human Fibroblast Cells. The 3rd International Conference on Life Sciences and Technology (ICOLIST 2020), Virtual Conference, 29 Sep 2020.
  10. Sarah Syafiqah Jajuli, Nurliyana Ahmad Zawawi, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek. Fruit Waste Mediated Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles. The 3rd International Conference on Life Sciences and Technology (ICOLIST 2020), Virtual Conference, 29 Sep 2020.
  11. Sri Rahayu Lestari, Abdul Gofur, fauziatulFajaroh, Siti Imroatul Maslikah, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Yuslinda Annisa. Self-Nanoemuldifying Drug Delivery System (SNEEDS) for Improved Bioavailability of Active Compound on Single Clove Garlic: Study of Antioxidant Capacity and Physical Stability. The 3rd International Conference on Life Sciences and Technology (ICOLIST 2020), Virtual Conference, 29 Sep 2020.
  12. Mahmoud A.S. Khalifa, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Ali Yektaye Farimani, Nor Suriani Sani, Auni Afiqah Kamaru. Cetylpyiridinium Bromide (CPB)-Treated Sugarcane Bagasse for the Removal of Chromate in Aqueous Solution. The 3rd International Conference on Separation Technology (ICoST 2020), Virtual Conference., 15 Aug 2020.

PUBLICATIONS/ARTICLES/TECHNICAL REPORTS (Unpublished):

  1. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2020). Technical End Report for Research University Grant Scheme (RUG Tier 1), Preparation and Characterization of Chlorhexidine Loaded Zinc-Kaolinite as Antimicrobial Agent. Vot No: 18H87.

COPYRIGHTS

  1. Copyright on “Crystalline Carbon Nitride-Tungsten Oxide for Photocatalytic Oxidation of Phenol Under Visible Light Irradiation” (2020). Ref No. IP/CR/2019/1240 (MyIPO: LY2020005467).
  2. Copyright on “Module for Cytocompatibility and Cell Migration Testing of Inorganic Materials”. (2020). Ref. No: IP/CR/00200 (MyIPO: LY2020005452).
  3. Copyright on “Chlorhexidine Modified Kaolinite as Antibacterial Agent for Oral Bacteria”. (2020). Ref. No: IP/CR/00476 (MyIPO: LY2020004319).
  4. Copyright on “Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Kesum (Persicaria Odorata) Leaf Extract” (2020). Ref. No: IP/CR/00142 (MyIPO No: L Y2020004347)

PRODUCT EXHIBITION AND AWARD:

  1. Abdull Rahim Mohd Yusoff, Tan Yong Chee, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Khairunadwa Jemon, Nor Hasrul Akhmal Ngadiman. Product Title: Fabrication of Electrospun Nanofibrous Scaffold with Natural Antibacterial Agent for Potential Skin Tissue Regeneration. Asia International Innovation Exhibition (AIINEX2020), Virtual, 18-20 Sep 2020 (Silver Medal).

OTHER APPOINTMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

  1. Conference Co-Chair for 6th International Online Conference on Science, Technology, and Interdisciplinary Research (IC-STAR2020). Organized by Universitas Lampung, Virtual Conference, 8 Dec 2020.
  2. Chairperson for 2nd Plenary Speaker of 6th International Online Conference on Science, Technology, and Interdisciplinary Research (IC-STAR2020). Organized by Universitas Lampung, Virtual Conference, 8 Dec 2020.
  3. Technical Committee for International Conference on Materials Science and Technology (ICMSET2020), Virtual, 9-12 Oct 2020.
  4. Advisory Board Member for 3rd International Conference on Life Sciences and Technology (ICOLIST2020), Organized by Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Unversitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia (Virtual, 29 Sep 2020).
    NATIONAL LEVEL
  5. Guest Editor for Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences Vol 24 No 6 2020.
  6. Evaluator Panel for Research Proposal Scheme under Ministry of Education 2020, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation), UTM
  7. Jury for Apprentice Innovation & Research Exhibition (8th AIREx 2020), Organized by Malaysian Institute of Marine Engineering Technology, Universiti Kuala Lumpur (MIMET UNIKL), 30 Sept 2020.
    UNIVERSITY LEVEL
  8. Lecturer Advisor for Sustainable Entrepreneurial Mindset Showcase (SEMS) 4.0. Organized by UTM Centre for Student Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship (UTM XCITE), UTM, 12 Oct 2020 – 31 Dec 2020.
  9. Advisor for 1st Bionanotechnology Research Seminar (BioNnaoSem2020). Organized by Centre for Sustainable Nanomaterials (CSNano) and Postgraduate Student Society Faculty of Science (PGSSFS), UTM, 5 oct 2020.
  10. Speaker for structured course PGSS “Life After PhD”. School of Graduate Studies (SPS), 12 May 2020, UTM.
  11. Speaker for ”Sharing Session – Securing KWEF Grant”. Faculty of Science, UTM, 07 May 2020.
  12. Evaluator Panel for Proposal FRGS (Fundamental Research Grant Scheme) and PRGS (Prototype Research Grant Scheme) Grants. RMC, UTM (2020).

FACULTY/CENTRE LEVEL

  1. Speaker for FREE (Future Ready Education) FS Week entitled “Facebook Group as a Tool for Communication”, Organized by Faculty of Science, UTM, 28th Sept 2020, Webex Online.
  2. Speaker for Research Methodology Course, Organized by Centre for Sustainable Nanomaterials (CSNano), Ibnu Sina Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research,
  3. Supervisor for Students Industrial/Research Training of Faculty of Science, UTM. Session 2019/2020.
  4. Facilitator for Workshop “Impactful Publication”, FS Research Month 2020, Faculty of Science, UTM (23 Aug 2020).
  5. Facilitator for Engagement Session & Workshop for Research Group Leaders, FS Research Month 2020, Faculty of Science, UTM (16 Aug 2020).
  6. Speaker for Intellectual Properties Workshop, FS Research Month 2020, Faculty of Science. UTM (11 Aug 2020).
  7. Moderator Forum “Taking an Idea from the Lab to Commercialization”, FS Research Month 2020, Faculty of Science, UTM (10 Aug 2020).
  8. Head of Committee for Section Intellectual Properties “FS Research Month 2020”. Organized by Faculty of Science, UTM, August 2020.
  9. Speaker for “FYP to Edited Book” Workshop. Organized by Statistical Modelling Research Group and Climate Change Research Group, Department of Mathematical Science, Faculty of Science, UTM, 6 Aug 2020.
  10. Speaker for “FS Sharing Session: Preparation of Proposal Edited Book”. Faculty of Science, UTM, 12 Apr 2020.
  11. Member of Task Force for Managing Transfer of Facilities and Asset N31. CSNano and Faculty of Science, UTM (20 Feb 2020).

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:

  1. Anugerah Saintis Muda (Young Scientist Award) bagi tahun 2019. Majlis Apresiasi Permata Fakulti Sains 2020 (PERMATA).
  2. Anugerah Pereka Cipta Harta Intelek (Intellectual Property Inventor Award) bagi tahun 2019. Majlis Apresiasi Permata Fakulti Sains 2020 (PERMATA).
  3. Anugerah Penerbitan Jurnal Berindeks (Publication Indexed Journal Award) bagi tahun 2019. Majlis Apresiasi Permata Fakulti Sains 2020 (PERMATA).
  4. Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (Excellent Service Award) bagi tahun 2019. Majlis Apresiasi Permata Fakulti Sains 2020 (PERMATA).