ACHIEVEMENT IN 2021

by | Jan 4, 2022 | as a Researcher/Chemist/Scientist

ACHIEVEMENT IN 2021

 

MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP IN INTERNATIONAL BODIES/ASSOCIATION

  1. Associate Member (Since 2021), International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS), (Member ID: M007767)

 

MEMBERSHIP IN NATIONAL BODIES/ASSOCIATION

  1. Chairman, Malaysia Zeolite Association (MyZA) – Persatuan Zeolit Malaysia. (Membership No: MYZA2021003 (Since 2021)).
  2. Member, (Committee Member (Representative of UTM)) Malaysian Biomaterials Society (Membership No: M-MBS/118 (Since 2021).

 

 

RESEARCH GRANT (PROJECT LEADER)

INTERNATIONAL GRANT

  1. Dana Penelitian Kerjasama Indonesia-Malaysia, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia. Pengembangan Edukits Berbasisi STEM Pada Bidang Kajian Nano Drugs Targeting untuk Terapi Kanker (Tahun Ke-II). 02/06/2021 – 22/11/2021. RM 26,000 (IDR 92,500,000). Vot No: 4B684.

INDUSTRIAL GRANT

  1. Contract Research DTD. Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Kesum Leaves – Lab-Scale Production. Given by Platinum Coatings Sdn Bhd. 01/10/2021 – 31/03/2022. RM 30,000, Vot No: 4C535

UTM GRANT

  1. Prototype Development Fund (PDF2), Innovation and Commercialization Centre. Pre-Commercialization of Dual-Antibax Cream. 15/12/2021 – 14/12/2022. RM 50,000.

RESEARCH GRANT (CORESEARCHER)

INDUSTRIAL GRANT

  1. Contract Research (DTD) from Platinum Coatings (M) Sdn Bhd. Electrosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) for Large Scale Productions of Fine Colloidal Solutions. 02/05/2021 – 30/04/2022. RM 95,130.00. Vot No: 4C481

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT

  1. CCIN (Centre for Community and Industrial Network)-Star Rating. Meningkatkan Kemahiran Penyediaan Video dan Pembentangan untuk Eksperimen Sains di Peringkat Sekolah Menengah. 27/06/2021-26/10/2021. RM 3500. Project Leader: PM Dr Lee Siew Ling.

 

NATIONAL GRANT

  1. External Grant from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). Improvement of Bioactivity and Mechanical Properties of Zirconium Mesoporous Borosilicate Bioactive Glass/PCL/PLA Scaffolds. 01/04/2021 – 31/03/2022. RM 40,000.00. Vot No. 4B674.

 

UTM GRANT

  1. UTMShine, UTM. Dual-Functional Surfaces of Everolimus Immobilised on Polymer Scaffold Mediated by Polydopamine for Stent Development. 01/10/2021 – 30/09/2023. RM 40,000. Project Leader: Dr Syafiqah Saidin, School of Biomedical Engineering and Health Science, UTM. Vot No: 09G93.

MAIN SUPERVISION

Post-Graduate Students – PhD – Enrolled

  1. Sharel Raj Jonson Raju (2021-DATE). Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Zingiber officials and Origanum vulgar as antibacterial wound healing agent. PhD (Biosciences),

 

Post-Graduate Students – PhD – Graduated

  1. Muhammad Hariz Asraf Hassan (2018-2021). 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)
  2. Nurul Asyikin Kamaruzaman (2018-2021). Fabrication and Characterization of Hybrid Polymer Nanofiber Scaffolds for Skin Tissue Regeneration. PhD (Chemistry), Faculty of Science, UTM (Co-Supervisor: Prof Dr Abdull Rahim Mohd Yusoff)

 

Post-Graduate Students – Master By Research – Enrolled

  1. Ibrahirul Qamil Ismail (2021-DATE). Green Biosynthesised Silver Nanoparticles-Incorporated Kaolinite as Biocompatible Antibacterial Agent. MSc (Biosciences), FS, UTM.

 

Final Year Undergraduate Project

  1. 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).
  2. Noor Azalina Abd Aziz (2020-2021). Antibacterial Activity of Clinoptilolite Incorporated with Kesum Leaf-Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles. BSc (Biology).
  3. Nur Filzah Amira (2020-2021). Antibacterial Activity of Kaolinite Incorporated with Persicaria odorata Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles. BSc (Biology).
  4. Siti Aishah Zulkifli (2020-2021). Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Loaded Zeolite Y using Persicaria odorata.  BSc (Biology Industry).

CO-SUPERVISION

Post-Graduate Students – PhD – Enrolled

  1. Magda A Mo Al Ahmmar (2021-DATE). Anticancer Effects of Electrospun Polycaprolactone (PCL) Nanofiber Loaded with Cerium Oxide and Retinoic Acid against Breast Cancer. PhD (Biosciences), Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Science. (Main Supervisor: Dr Praseetha Prabhakaran).

Post-Graduate Students – PhD – Graduated

  1. Murni Noor Al-Amin (2014-2021). Organo-Silver-Kaolinite Anti-biofilm Paint for Marine Application. PhD (Biosciences), Faculty of Science, UTM. (Main Supervisor: Dr Wan Rosmiza Wan Dagang). – Graduated.
  2. Tan Yong Chee (2018-2021). 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). – Graduated.

 

Post-Graduate Students – Master – Enrolled

  1. Hassan Muhammad Sabo (2021-DATE). Interactions of Fungi on Antimicrobial Paint Additive Surfaces using Flow Cells Technique. MSc (Biotechnology), Faculty of Science, UTM. (Main Supervisor: Dr Wan Rosmiza Zana Wan Dagang).

 

Final Year Undergraduate Project

  1. Adlina Hannani Ahmad Sukri (2020-2021). Anti-Adhesion and Anti-Biofilm Activity of Silver Nanoparticles from Persicaria odorata. BSc (Biology). Dept of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, UTM (Main Supervisor: Dr Khairunadwa Jemon). – Graduated
  2. Fittiri Ahmad Bary (2020-2021). Antibacterial Activity of Biosynthesized Banana Peel Extract Silver Nanoparticles Incorporated Clinoptilolite Zeolite. BSc (Biology). Dept of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, UTM (Main Supervisor: Dr Nurliyana Ahmad Zawawi). – Graduated

 

PUBLICATION (INDEXED AND NON-INDEXED)

JOURNALS (Indexed)

  1. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Nurul Ain Sallehhuddin, Auni Afiqah Kamaru (2021). Adsorption of Acid Orange 7 by Cetyltrimethyl Ammonium Bromide Modified Oil Palm Leaf Powder. Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences, 25: 966-976.
  2. Shahrulnizahana Mohammad Din, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Mustaffa Shamsuddin, Juan Matmin (2021). Effect of Plant Organs of Ficus deltoidea in the Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles. Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences, 25: 716-727.
  3. Nurul Asyikin Kamaruzaman, Abdull Rahim Mohd Yusoff, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Marina Talib (2021). Fabrication, Characterization and Degradation of Electrospun Poly(ε-Caprolactone) Infused with Selenium Nanoparticles. Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, 17: 295-305.
  4. Murni Noor Al Amin, Wan Rosmiza Zana Wan Dagang, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Haryati Jamaluddin (2021). Isolation and Identification of Early Marine Biofilm-Forming Bacteria on Commercial Paint Surface. Malaysian Journal of Microbiology, 17: 130-142.
  5. Atieya Abdul Hadi, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Craig D. Williams (2021). Structural Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of Antibiotic Streptomycin Immobilized on Zeolite Synthesized from Natural Kaolinite. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, 11: 13575-13586.
  6. Khushbu Gupta, Tejpal Singh Chundawat, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2021). Antibacterial, Antifungal, Photocatalytic Activities and Seed Germination Effect of Mycosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles using Fusarium oxysporum. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, 11:12082-12091.

 

BOOK CHAPTER (INDEXED)

  1. Nur Diyana Suzaimi, Pei Sean Goh, Muhammad Fariz Hamid, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2021). Integrated Forward Osmosis Processes. In Juhana Jaafar, Atikah Mohd Nasir (Eds). (2021). Advances and Hybrid Membranes for Wastewater Treatment. (pp. 139-166). Johor Bahru: Penerbit UTM Press. (Indexed in WOS)

 

JOURNALS (NON-INDEXED)

  1. Siti Nabihan Ishak, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2021). Functionalized Layered Double Hydroxide with Compound to Remove Cationic and Anionic Pollutants: A Review. Environmental and Toxicology Management 1: 26-29.
  2. Nur Hidayah Ab Razak, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Juan Matmin, Wan Rosmiza Zana Wan Dagang, Nurliyana Ahmad Zawawi, Tejpal Singh Chundawat (2021). Brief Review on Bioresources Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles. Journal of Advanced Research in Materials Science, 79: 1-10.
  3. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek and Siti Aishah Mohd Hanim (2021). Antibacterial Activity of Amine-Functionalized Silver-Loaded Natural Zeolite Clinoptilolite. Science Letters, 15: 13-22.

 

PUBLICATION (OTHERS)

EDITED CHAPTER

  1. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Siti Nabihan Ishak, Faizuan, Abdullah, and Megat Ahmad Kamal Megat Hanafiah (2022). Layered Double Hydroxide as Adsorbent for Pollutants in Water. In Noorul Hudai Abdullah and Noraziah Ahmad (Eds). Water and Wastewater Treatment Technology (pp. 47 – 64), Johor Bahru: Penerbit UTM Press.
  2. Sayang Baba, Muhammad Aeiman Farhan Arziallah, Azman Abd Samad, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2021). Production of Secondary Metabolites from Plant Tissue Culture for Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis. In Abdul Fatah A. Samad, Siti Ernieyanti Hashim (Eds). Plant Bioactive Compounds (pp. 97-117). Johor Bahru: Penerbit UTM Press.
  3. Nur Diyana Suzaimi, Pei Sean Goh, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Be Cheer Ng, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail (2021). Nano-Adsorbents in Wastewater Treatment for Phosphate and Nitrate Removal. In Nandita Dasgupta, Shivendu Ranjan, Eric Lichtfouse, Bhartendu Nath Mishra (Eds). Environmental Nanotechnology Volume 5 (pp. 339-370). Switzerland: Springer Nature.
  4. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Auni Afiqah Kamaru, Nor Suriani Sani, Mohd Lokman Ibrahim (2021). Hexadecyltrimethyl Ammonium modified Materials as Adsorbents fo Anionic Compounds in Water. In Noorul Hudai Abdullah and Nur Atikah Abdul Salim (Eds). Water Pollutants Adsorption and Solutions (pp. 85-102). Johor Bahru: Penerbit UTM Press.

 

EDITORS

  1. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Atieya bdul Hadi. Book of Abstracts of 2nd Bionanotechnology Research Seminar (BioNanoSem2021).
  2. International Conference on Life Sciences and Technology (ICoLiST 2020), AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 2353, Issue 1, AIP Publishing LLC, 2021.

 

INVITED/KEYNOTE/PLENARY SPEAKERS

  1. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2021). Nanomaterials Innovation. Science, Technology and Social Sciences Symposium (STSSS’21), Virtual, Asia Metropolitan University (AMU), Johor Bharu, 15 Dec 2015 (Keynote).
  2. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2021). Challenges in Bionanotechnology Innovation: Issues in Commercialization of Nanomaterials for Biological and Medical Application. 4th International Conference on Life Sciences and Technology (ICoLiST), Virtual (Zoom), Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia, 31 Aug 2021 (Keynote).
  3. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Muhammad Hariz Asraf Hassan, Atieya Abdul Hadi, Shahrulnizahana Mohamad Din (2021). Sustainable Nanomaterial: Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles.2nd Bionanotechnology Research Seminar (BioNanoSem2021), Virtual (Streamyard and live in FB group), Centre for Sustainable Nanomaterials (CSNano), UTM, 03 Aug 2021 (Keynote).
  4. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2021). Development of Hybrid (Organic-Inorganic) Antibacterial Agent. International Conference on Research and Practices in Science, Technology and Social Sciences (I-CReST 2021), Virtual, UiTM, 26 June 2021 (Invited).

 

PROCEEDINGS

  1. Mahmoud A.S. Khalifa, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Ali Yektaye Farimani, Nor Suriani Sani, Auni Afiqah Kamaru (2021). Cetylpyridinium Bromide (CPB)-Treated Sugarcane Bagasse for the Removal of Chromate in Aqueous Solution. Materials Today: Proceedings, 47: 1252-1257. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.02.790
  2. Intan Shafinaz Mohamad Jamal, Nurul Syuhada Sahari, Siti Halimah Hasmoni, Zaharah Ibrahim, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek and Shafinaz Shahir (2021). Characterization of Bionanocellulose Producing Bacteria Isolated from Tapioca Wastewater. Proceedings of 2021 International Congress of Advanced Technology and Engineering (ICOTEN2021), Virtual Conference, IEEE, Yemeni Scientist Research Group, 4-5 July 2021. DOI: 10.1109/ICOTEN52080.2021.9493558
  3. Nazerah Ahmad, Nik Abdul Hadi Md Nordin, Juhana Jaafar, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, Mohd Khairul Naim Ramli (2021) Modification of Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8 with Amine Groups for Improved Antibacterial Activity. Materials Today: Proceedings, 46: 2024-2029.
  4. Hendra Susanto, Faris Nizarghazi, Lita Neldya Putri, Ahmad Taufiq, Wira Eka Putra, and Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2021) Green Materials Moringa oleifera Leaf Powder Effects to Attenuate Liver Fibrosis Development. AIP Conference Proceedings, 2353, 0300001.
  5. Sri Rahayu Lestari, Abdul Gofur, Fauziatul Fajaroh, Siti lmroatul Maslikah, Yuslinda Annisa, and Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2021) Self-Nanoemulsifying Drug Delivery System (SNEEDS) for Improved Bioavailability of Active Compound on Single Clove Garlic: Optimization of PEG 400 and Glycerol as Co-Surfactant. AIP Conference Proceedings, 2353, 030004.
  6. Faridah Aminullah, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, and Khairunadwa Jemon (2021) Antibacterial Activity of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized from Persicaria odorata (L.) sojak Leaves Extract. AIP Conference Proceedings, 2353, 030022.
  7. Nadiya Miftachul Chusna, Sunaryono Sunaryono, Ahmad Taufiq and Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2021) Magnetic Properties of SA-Fe2.75Mn0.25O4/Ag Ferrogels and its Potential Application as Hyperthermia Therapy Material. AIP Conference Proceedings, 2353, 03124.

 

CONFERENCES

  1. Ahmad Bary, N.A.N. Nik Malek, N. Ahmad Zawawi (2021). Incorporating Banana-Peel Extract Silver Nanoparticles on Clinoptilolite (BPE-AgNP-Cli) for Antibacterial Activity. 2nd International Conference of Sustainable Environmental Technology 2021, Virtual, Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Department of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). 9-10th Nov 2021.
  2. F. Md Noor, N. Ngadi, N.A.N. Nik Abdul Malek (2021). Modification of Heterogeneous Photocatalyst for Degradation of Microplastics: A Systematic Review. 2nd International Conference of Sustainable Environmental Technology 2021, Virtual, Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Department of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). 9-10th Nov 2021.
  3. Nur Diyana Suzaimi, Pei Sean Goh, Kar Chun Wong, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2021). β-FeOOH Nanorods-Templated Thin Film Composite Membrane for Enhnaced Forward Osmosis Performance. 2nd International Conference of Sustainable Environmental Technology 2021, Virtual, Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Department of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). 9-10th Nov 2021.
  4. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Nurul Ain Sallehhuddin (2021). Adsorption of Acid Orange 7 by Cetyltrimethyl Ammonium Bromide Modified Oil Palm Leaf Powder. 33rd International Conference of Analytical Sciences (SKAM-33), Virtual (Zoom), Universiti Malaya, 13-15 Sep 2021.
  5. Shahrulnizahana Mohammad Din, Nik Ahmad Nizam bin Nik Malek, Mustaffa Shamsuddin (2021). Effect of Plant Organs of Ficus deltoidea Plant in the Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles. 33rd International Conference of Analytical Sciences (SKAM-33), Virtual (Zoom), Universiti Malaya, 13-15 Sep 2021.
  6. Neila Salma Kumala, Hendra Susanto, Wira Eka Putra, Ahmad Taufiq, Sunaryono, Ahmad Imam Mawardi, Moch. Sholeh, and Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2021). The Phytochemical Characterization of Amaranthus Leaves Powder Post MOLP Green Fertilizer Treatment. 4th International Conference on Life Sciences and Technology (ICoLiST), Virtual (Zoom), Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia, 31 Aug 2021.
  7. Salahaedin Waiezi, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Muhammad Hariz Asraf, Musab Hassan Abdelmagid Elzamzami, Shahrulnizahana Mohammad Din, Tejpal Singh Chundawat (2021). Preparation, Characterisation, and Antibacterial Activity of Green-Biosynthesised Silver Nanoparticles using Clinacanthus nutans Extract. 4th International Conference on Life Sciences and Technology (ICoLiST), Virtual (Zoom), Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia, 31 Aug 2021.
  8. Nur Hidayah Ab Razak, Shahrulnizahana Mohammad Din, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Wan Rosmiza Zana Wan Dagang, Nurliyana Ahmad Zawawi, Tejpal Singh Chundawat (2021). Antibacterial Activity of Biosynthesized Green Silver Nanoparticles from Orthosiphon aristatus against Marine Bacteria. 4th International Conference on Life Sciences and Technology (ICoLiST), Virtual (Zoom), Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia, 31 Aug 2021.
  9. Nur Fatini Samsulkahar, Atieya Abdul Hadi, Mustaffa Shamsuddin, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2021). Biosynthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Using Strobilanthes crispa Leaf Extract and Evaluation of Its Antibacterial Activity. 4th International Conference on Life Sciences and Technology (ICoLiST), Virtual (Zoom), Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia, 31 Aug 2021.
  10. Ibrahirul Qamil Ismail, Siti Nabihan Ishak, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Mohd Zul Hilmi Mayzan, Juan Matmin (2021) Antibacterial and Adsorptive Activity of Silver Loaded Zeolite Y-Layered Double Hydroxide Nanocomposite. 8th International Conference and Workshop on Basic and Applied Sciences (8th ICOWOBAS), Virtual, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia, 23rd – 26th Aug 2021.
  11. Juan Matmin, Norsahika Mohd Basir, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Mustaffa Shamsuddin (2021). Biotemplated-Synthesis of Selected Nanostructured Minerals using Starch. 2nd Bionanotechnology Research Seminar (BioNanoSem2021), Virtual (Streamyard and live in FB group), Centre for Sustainable Nanomaterials (CSNano), UTM, 03 Aug 2021.
  12. Mohd Farizal Ahmad Kamaroddin, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2021). Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Freshwater Microalgae. 2nd Bionanotechnology Research Seminar (BioNanoSem2021), Virtual (Streamyard and live in FB group), Centre for Sustainable Nanomaterials (CSNano), UTM, 03 Aug 2021.
  13. Atieya Abdul Hadi, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Syazwani Itri Amran, Juan Matmin, Mohamad Amin (2021). In silico Interaction Analysis of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) towards Opportunistic Pathogens Protein using STITCH 5.0. 2nd Bionanotechnology Research Seminar (BioNanoSem2021), Virtual (Streamyard and live in FB group), Centre for Sustainable Nanomaterials (CSNano), UTM, 03 Aug 2021.
  14. Nor Suriani Sani, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Khairunadwa Jemon (2021). In vitro Cell Migration Analysis of Hydroxyapatite-Incorporated Silica Aerogel. 2nd Bionanotechnology Research Seminar (BioNanoSem2021), Virtual (Streamyard and live in FB group), Centre for Sustainable Nanomaterials (CSNano), UTM, 03 Aug 2021.
  15. Shahrulnizahana Mohammad Din, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Mustaffa Shamsuddin (2021). Stability Study of the Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Mas Cotek Extracts. 2nd Bionanotechnology Research Seminar (BioNanoSem2021), Virtual (Streamyard and live in FB group), Centre for Sustainable Nanomaterials (CSNano), UTM, 03 Aug 2021.
  16. Siti Nur Sakinah Ahmad, Sabariah Ajis, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2021). Possible Health Hazards and Safety Guidance in Handling Nanomaterials. 2nd Bionanotechnology Research Seminar (BioNanoSem2021), Virtual (Streamyard and live in FB group), Centre for Sustainable Nanomaterials (CSNano), UTM, 03 Aug 2021.
  17. Corrienna Abdul Talib, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Ibrohim, Parthiben Arumugam, Nur Shafina Mohd Nor (2021). MyNanoria: Making STEM-Based Nanotechnology Fun to Learn. 2nd Bionanotechnology Research Seminar (BioNanoSem2021), Virtual (Streamyard and live in FB group), Centre for Sustainable Nanomaterials (CSNano), UTM, 03 Aug 2021.
  18. Atieya Abdul Hadi, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Mustaffa Shamsuddin, Juan Matmin (2021). Antibacterial Activity of Phyto-synthesized Silver Nanoparticles using Persicaria Odorata Leaves Extract against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and MRSA. International Conference on Research and Practices in Science, Technology and Social Sciences (I-CReST 2021), Virtual, UiTM, 26 June 2021.

 

PUBLICATIONS/ARTICLES/TECHNICAL REPORTS (Unpublished):

  1. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek (2021). DUAL-ANTIBAX: A Hybrid Antibacterial Agent. UTM Nexus Magazine, Issue 5, August 2021, page 14-15. (https://research.utm.my/magazine/nexus5/)
  2. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Siti Pauliena Mohd Bohari (2021). Promoting Trans Disciplinary Research via Bionanotechnology Research Seminar (BioNanoSem2021). UTM NEWSHUB.

(https://news.utm.my/2021/08/promoting-trans-disciplinary-research-via-bionanotechnology-research-seminar-bionanosem2021/)

 

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES (IPR)

PATENT FILED

  1. Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Abdull Rahim Mohd Yusoff, Tan Yong Chee, Khairunadwa Jemon, Nor Hasrul Akhmal Ngadiman, Faizuan Abdullah (2021). A Method for Fabricating Skin Regeneration Scaffolds. PI2021006848.

 

COPYRIGHTS

  1. Copyright on “Kesum Herb-AgNP: Biosynthesis AgNP using Kesum Leaf for Antibacterial Wound Healing Agent” (2021). Ref No: IP/CR/02295 (MyIPO: LY2021E05078).
  2. Copyright on “A Method for The Enhancement of Shoot Biomass and Antioxidant Activity of Orthosiphon stamineus” (2021). Ref No: IP/CR/02547 (MyIPO:LY2021E05087). (Dr Azman Abd Samad).
  3. Copyright on “Videos of the talks and workshops for Wonder Lab at Home: Video Making by Junior Scientists” (2021). Ref. No. IP/CR/02992 (MyIPO: FM2021J03623). (AP Dr Lee Siew Ling).
  4. Copyright on “Program Brochure and Questionnaires for Wonder Lab at Home: Video Making by Junior Scientists” (2021). Ref. No. IP/CR/02777 (MyIPO: LY2021E03737). (AP Dr Lee Siew Ling).
  5. Copyright on “Method for Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Orthosipon aristatus (Misai Kucing) as Bioreducing Agent” (2021). Ref. No. IP/CR/01659 (MyIPO: LY2021E03212).
  6. Copyright on “Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Mas Cotek Plant Extract” (2021). Ref No. IP/CR/01935 (MyIPO: LY2021E02629)
  7. Copyright on ““Lecture video of Life After PhD“ (2021). Ref. No. IP/CR/01049.

 

EXAMINERS

EXAMINER VIVA STUDENTS (PhD)

  1. Sadiya Alka. Phytobial Remediation of Arsenic Contaminated Soil using Melatoma Malabathricum and Microbacterium Foliorum. PhD (Biosciences), Faculty of Science, UTM, 20 Dec 2021.
  2. Mohammed Ahmad Wsoo. Vitamin D Loaded Electrospun Cellulose Acetate/Polycaprolactone Nanofibers for Drug Delivery Applications. PhD (Bioscience), Faculty of Science, UTM, Jul 2021.
  3. Zetty Amirah Zulkifli. Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Potential of Protein from Moringa oleifera. PhD (Bioscience), Faculty of Science, UTM, Jan 2021.

EXAMINER VIVA STUDENTS (Master by Research)

  1. Izzaidah Riman, Preparation and Characterization of Molybdenum Oxide Supported Biochar Catalyst for Efficient Oxidative-Extractive Desulfurization, MSc, Faculty of Applied Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 22 Dis 2021.
  2. Yasin M.Y. Albarqouni, A Dual Functioning DNA biomolecule for Supercapacitor Energy Storage System, MSc, Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP), 8 Feb 2021.

 

EXAMINER VIVA STUDENTS (Master Mixed Mode)

  1. Maisarah Zainal. MSc (Biotechnology – Mixed Mode), Dissertation, Application of Rice Husk for L-Asparaginase Therapeutic Enzyme Low of Glutaminase and Urease by Aspergillus fumigatus SK1 in Solis State Fermentation (SSF), 19 Dec 2021, FS, UTM.
  2. Nur Fatin Najihah Mat Husin, MSc (Biotechnology – Mixed Mode), Dissertation, The Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Activity of Cilantro Essential Oil against Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus mutans, 21 Nov 2021, FS, UTM.
  3. Maryam Mubarak Said Al-Hashimi, MSc (Biotechnology – Mixed Mode), Dissertation, Production of Silver Nanoparticles using Spent Coffee Ground for Anti-Bacterial Effect, 5 May 2021, FS, UTM.
  4. Sharel Raj Jonson Raju, MSc (Biotechnology – Mixed Mode), Dissertation, Wound Healing Activities of Orthosiphon stamineus Leaves and Protein Extracts on Human Skin Fibroblast in Diabetic Microenvironment, 25 Apr 2021, FS, UTM.
  5. Sharbat Khan Nafees, MSc (Biotechnology – Mixed Mode), Dissertation, Ficus deltoidea Extract Mechanism in Accelerating the Healing of Chronic Diabetic Wound In vitro Study, 12 Apr 2021, FS, UTM.

 

PRODUCT EXHIBITION AND AWARD:

  1. Muhammad Shafiq Bin Saruddin, Mohd Aliff Afira, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Mohd Ismail Yusof, Nor Samsiah. Product Title: Development of Alcohol Distillation Plant. 4th Digitalised International Invention, Innovation & Design Johor 2021, UiTM Johor, 02 Sep 2021. (Bronze Medal)

 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:

  1. Anugerah Penulis Dalam Jurnal Berindeks. Kategori Pusat Kecemerlangan 2020 (Award for Author of Indexed Journal, Centre of Excellence). Citra Karisma, Majlis Anugerah Kecemerlangan dan Penghargaan UTM 2021, 22 Sep 2021.
  2. Kurita Overseas Research Grant Best Research Award 2021, for 2019 Kurita overseas research grant recipient by Kurita Water and Environment Foundation (KWEF), Japan, 27 Aug 2021.
  3. Award of Excellence for Active Blended Learning Course for SSCG1103-01 Bioorganic Chemistry subject in Semester 2 Session 2020/2021 by UTM Academic Leadership (UTMLead).
  4. Best Paper Award, The International Conference of Advances in Bioscience and Biomedical Environment Engineering (ICOBEE2021) in conjunction with International Congress of Advanced Technology and Engineering (ICOTEN2021), (Paper title: Characterization of Bionanocellulose Producing Bacteria Isolated from Tapioca Wastewater), 4-5 Jul 2021.

 

OTHER APPOINTMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SPEAKER

  1. Speaker entitled: “FTIR (Part 1): Basic Principle of Infrared Spectroscopy” for University-Industry Symbiosis (UVIS) – Biosciences Seminar Series 1, 25 Nov 2021, Webex online.
  2. Speaker entitled “How to Apply for ICC Grant? (Technical and Winning Strategy)” in FABU (Faculty of Built Environment & Surveying) RDCI (Research, Development, Commercialization & Innovation) Week 2021, 06 Oct 2021, webex Online.
  3. Speaker entitled “Create Better Lessons Quicker using Wordwall” in FS Future Ready Educators (FREE) Week 2021, Faculty of Science, UTM, 21 Sep 2021, Webex online.
  4. Speaker entitled “Challenges and Strategies in Innovating Biomaterials” in Online Certificate Course: Advanced Technique & Development in Biomaterials Characterizations and Applications, USM Kubang Kerian, 25 Aug 2021, Webex Online.
  5. Speaker entitled “Application of Intellectual Property (IP)” to Research Groups in Faculty of Science, UTM, 6 June 2021 – 01 Aug 2021, WEBEX Online.
  6. Speaker for “Program Bicara Penulis from Cover to Cover Water Pollutants Adsorptions and Solutions”. Penerbit UTM Press, UTM, 29 June 2021, Live FB Penerbit UTM Press.
  7. Speaker entitled “Webinar on Analytical Techniques for Nanomaterial Characterization”. Organized by Centre for Graduate Studies, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), 28 Apr 2021, Zoom online.
  8. Speaker for Webinar NanoTedx 2021 entitled “Nanomaterials in Biomedical and Pharmaceuticals”. Organized by National Nanotechnology Centre (NNC), Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Malaysia, 27 Apr 2021, Zoom Online.
  9. Speaker for Research week@FS2021 entitled “Winning Grant Sharing Session: How to Apply ICC Grant? (Technical and Winning Strategy). Organized by Faculty of Science, UTM, 17th March 2021, Webex Online.

 

NATIONAL LEVEL

  1. Advisor and abstract reviewer for 2nd Bionanotechnology Research Seminar (BioNanoSem2021). Organized by Centre for Sustainable Nanomaterials (CSNano), UTM, 3 Aug 2021.

 

FACULTY/CENTRE LEVEL

  1. Member of Task Force Emerging Research Areas, Faculty of Science, UTM (01 Sep 2021).
  2. Facilitator and Speaker in “Workshop on Winning Innovative Products Exhibition Series 1 – Developing Product Profile and Pitching”, Nanomaterials Laboratory, Dept. of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, UTM (19 Aug 2021).