My research interests are mainly focused on enzyme technology and biomass engineering. Hence, the studies done so far in this research group have been multidisciplinary, a melting-pot of biotechnology, protein chemistry, physical chemistry and bioinformatics. My research work are focused on enzymes such as lipases, β-glucosidases and cellulases, whereby all works on these enzymes complement current projects on biomass engineering. I have envisioned that the abundant Malaysian oil palm agricultural wastes could potentially be turned into value-added products while simultaneously minimizing unwanted passive dumping of such wastes. Moreover, sch research projects would also support the Zero Wastes Initiatives proposed by the Malaysian Government.
Another interest of mine is working on developing green fingerprint visualization technology using biotechnological-based novel methods. The protocol for visualizing fingerprints for forensic application recently developed in the is now undergoing the process of patent application, awaiting endorsement by the Faculty. Although, the method proposed recently is still in its infancy, the results have been encouraging and even surpasses current techniques used by forensic experts. Most importantly, the protocol proposed in my work is considerably safer and probably more cost effective.
