Research
Biomaterials
Ceramic
Hydroxyapatite, CaP
Polymer
PLGA, PLA, PLLA, PLDA, PCL, PU
Metal
SS316L, Ti6Al4v
Antibacterial
Synthetic
Chlorhexidine, Silver, Polyaniline
Natural
Moringa oleifera, Acalypha indica, Honey
Therapeutic materials
Biological resource
Factor VII, Collagen, Elastin, Estradiol, Fibroblast growth factor, Endothelial growth factor
Synthetic
Everolimus
Natural resource
Chitosan, Ginseng, Moringa oleifera, Honey, Acalypha indica
Biological substitute
Bone
Implant coating, Scaffold, Cement
Cardiovascular
Stent, Graft, Membrane, Patch
Skin
Membrane, Hydrogel
Main Grant
Professional Development Research University (PDRU) Grant ● Biodegradable chlorhexidine-estradiol based bifunctional coatings for medical implants – on going
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) ● Fundamental development of biodegradable co-electrospun PVA-elastin/PU-chitosan nanofiber tubular graft for vascular regeneration and tissue integration – on going
Fantastic Four UTM Grant ● Sustainable antibacterial and osseoinductive CHX-estradiol electrospun nanofibrous coating on biodegradable materials – on-going
Fantastic Four UTM Grant ● Advanced Materials for Biodegradable Implant with Osseocompatibilty Properties – on-going
Industrial CR-DTD Grant ● IJN web-based integrated research management (i-RMS) system development – on-going
DUCS Networking Grant ● Incorporation of Moringa oleifera leaf extract into polycaprolactone electrospun nanofibers as a potential chronic wound dressing – completed
UTMShine Grant ● Dual-functional surfaces of everolimus immobilised on polymer scaffold mediated by polydopamine for stent development – completed
Industrial CR-DTD Grant ● Fabrication and blood compatibility assessment of novel electrospun nanocomposite of polyurethane blended with chitosan nanoparticles and elastin for cardiovascular patch and graft applications – completed
Tier 2 GUP Grant ● 3D printed biodegradable poly(D-lactic acid)/poly(L-lactic acid) vascular stent – completed
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) ● Performance mechanism of ginseng encapsulated poly(D-lactic acid) microcapsules/poly(L-lactic acid)
scaffold for biodegradable stent application – completed
Industrial CR-DTD Grant ● Immobilisation of antibacterial molecules on fine dispersed silica particles – completed
Centre of Excellence (CoE) Grant ● Ginseng encapsulated poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) microcapsules coating on stainless steel 316L for cardiovascular application – completed
Research University Grant (RUG) ● Antibacterial degradable halal honey film patch for oral ulcer / aphthous stomatitis wound healing treatment; completed
Potential Academic Staff (PAS) RUG Grant ● Antibacterial release and bioactivity analyses on chlorhexidine coating grafted on stainless steel for medical device application – completed
Networking Grant ● Science Innovation Challenge – completed
Business Entity Grant ● Natural cold process handmade soap and natural skincare product – completed
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) ● Incorporation of collagen type I and biomineralised nano-hydroxyapatite on polydopamine grafted metal using magnetic approach for bone integration – completed
Research University Grant (RUG) Grant ● Synthesis of calcium phosphate bone cement from crabshells – completed
Potential Academic Staff (PAS) RUG Grant ● Oral antibacterial activity of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) membrane incorporated with lauric acid on P. gingivalis and A. actinomycetemcomitans bacterial species – completed
Flagship IJN Grant ● Study on release profile and degradation of ginsenoside drug-eluting coating for cardiovascular applications – completed