School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM, Penang, Malaysia
ABOUT ME
EDUCATION AND RESEARCHER PROFILE
2017
Monash University, Victoria, Australia
Doctoral of Philosophy (conducted with Prof. Philip Marriott)
Thesis title: “Multidimensional gas chromatography with advanced mass spectrometry for phytoanalysis of plant essential oil”
Jan–Mar 2017
University of Messina, Messina, Italy
PhD Research and Mobility Project (conducted with Prof. Luigi Mondello)
Project title: “Untargeted metabolic profiling of Glycyrrhiza glabra with comprehensive two-dimensional liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry: Expanding the metabolic coverage”
2013
Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
Master of Science (conducted with Prof. Bahruddin Saad) Thesis title: “Novel methods for the analytical determination of long chain fatty acids and vitamin E homologues in edible oil based products”
Sept–Dec 2012
Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France
MSc Research Attachment (conducted with Prof. Nicolas Brosse)
Project title: “Supercritical fluid extraction and ultra performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) method for the determination of tocopherols and tocotrienols from palm oil fronds”
2010
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia
Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours)
Thesis title: “Optimization of prodigiosin production by Serratia marcescens grown in liquid pineapple waste medium and characterization of prodigiosin”
RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Lecturer, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Analytical Consultant for Perkin Elmer Australia
Casual Research Fellow, Monash, University Australia
Visiting Scholar, University of Messina, Italy
Teaching Associate, Monash University, Australia
Senior Chemist, Farmcochem Sdn. Bhd.
Visiting Researcher, Université de Lorraine, France
Teaching Assistant, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Research Assistant, Universiti Sains Malaysia
2018 – Current
2017 – 2018
2017
2017
2016 – 2017
2013
2012
2011 – 2012
2010
FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS
USM Sanggar Sanjung Award (Publication)
Hadiah Sanjungan USM (Publication)
Chromaleont Young Scientist Travel Scholarship
Monash University (Australia) PPA Award
Monash Graduate Scholarship
Monash International Postgraduate Research Scholarship
USM Sanggar Sanjung Award
Chromaleont Travel Award
American Chemical Society BOOST Travel Award
USM Persada Kencana Award (Publication)
USM Persada Kencana Award (Best Research)
USM Fellowship
First Class Honours (BSc)
Dean’s Award
2019
2019
2017
2017
2013 – 2017
2013 – 2017
2014
2014
2013
2013
2013
2011 – 2013
2010
2010
MEMBERSHIP
Member, Malaysian Institute of Chemistry (M/4939/8133/18)
TEACHING EXPERIENCES
Research Methodology in Chemistry (KUE 306)
Analytical Chemistry I (KAT 245)
Analytical Chemistry II (KAT 349)
Atomic Spectroscopy (KAA 502)
Separation Methods (KAA 505)
Analytical Chemistry Practical I (KUT 305)
Analytical Chemistry Practical III (KAE 348)
RESEARCH FUNDING
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, RM 160,949.00, 1/9/2019-30/11/2021
RU Grant, Universiti Sains Malaysia, RM 57,939.00, 1/5/2021-30/4/2024
Short Term Research Grant, Universiti Sains Malaysia, RM 31,500.00, 15/07/2018-14/10/2020 - Completed.