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Research articles for 2023

1. Baharuddin, Nur Alya Syafiqah and Wan Abdul Ghani, Wan Alia and Che Omar, Siti Fairuz and Nawi, Mohd Firdaus and Tengku Abdul Hamid, Tengku Haziyamin (2023) The effect of supplementation of Lactococcus lactis strain as probiotic on the growth and survival of Litopenaeus vannamei. In: 6th International Conference on Molecular Biology & Biotechnology 2023, 7th – 9th June 2023, Online. (Unpublished)
2. Che Othman, Siti Fairuz and Burhan, Nurul Najihah and Hamzah, Nurasyikin and Zakaria, Siti Fatimah and Mohamed Suffian, Izzat Fahimuddin (2023) Rheological assessments on alginate and carrageenan as nanoparticle carriers for topical oral cancer drug. Journal of Tropical Life Science, 13 (2). pp. 239-246. ISSN 2087-5517 E-ISSN 2527-4376 (In Press)
3. Haja Mohideen, Nur Hannah Rashidah and Alias, Nurul Sakinah and Mansor, Nur Nazifah and Tengku Abdul Hamid, Tengku Haziyamin (2023) The co-isolation of Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) and a related pathogenic strain from Pangasius nasutus. International Journal of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, 6 (2). pp. 143-154. E-ISSN 2651-4621
4. Hamdan, Nazirah and Wan Abdul Khodir, Wan Khartini and Abd Hamid, Shafida and Mohd Nasir, Mohd Hamzah and Hamzah, Ahmad Sazali and Cruz-Maya, Iriczalli and Guarino, Vincenzo (2023) PCL/gelatin/graphene oxide electrospun nanofibers: effect of surface functionalization on in vitro and antibacterial response. Nanomaterials, 13 (3). pp. 1-27. E-ISSN 2079-4991
5. Haron, Normah and Tajuddin, Nurul Natasyah and Abdul Wahab, Widya and Mohd Nasir, Mohd Hamzah and Assia, Sassi and Mat Jusoh, Hanapi (2023) Toxicity of anacardium occidentale shoots (pucuk gajus) extract on zebrafish embryos. Revelation and Science, 13 (2). pp. 39-51. ISSN 2229-9645 E-ISSN 2229-9947
6. Hud, Idris and Suardi, Nursakinah and Mohd Nasir, Mohd Hamzah (2023) The photobiomodulation effect on L6 cells viability and migration by different exposure duration of 532 nm low-level laser. Medicine and Health, 18 (Suppl. 7). p. 138. ISSN 1823-2140 E-ISSN 2289-5728
7. Huda, Nurul and Ullah, Saeed and Abdul Wahab, Roswanira and Lani, Mohd Nizam and Abu Daud, Nur Hardy and Mohd Shariff, Amir Husni and Ismail, Norjihada Izzah and Abdul Hamid, Azzmer Azzar and Mohamad, Mohd Azrul Naim and Huyop, Fahrul Zaman (2023) The first ITS2 sequence data set of eDNA from honey of Malaysian giant honeybees (Apis dorsata) and stingless bees (Heterotrigona itama) reveals plant species diversity. BMC Research Notes, 16. pp. 1-4. E-ISSN 1756-0500
8. Ikhwan Wong Abdullah, Nurjeha and Samsudin, Muhammad Na’im and Che Othman, Siti Fairuz (2023) Assessing the stability of peppermint oil encapsulated in hydrogel beads. Journal of Tropical Life Science, 13 (1). pp. 51-60. ISSN 2087-5517 E-ISSN 2527-4376
9. Ismail, Che Muhammad Khairul Hisyam and Khong, Nicholas M.H. and Ahmad, Azmir and Mokhtar@Makhtar, Khairani Idah and Lestari, Widya and Mustafa Al-Ahmad, Basma Ezzat and Abdul Hamid, Azzmer Azzar and Mohd Abd Razak, Mohd Ridzuan and Ismail, Azlini (2023) LC-MS/MS-QTOF dataset of compounds detected in kelulut honey of the stingless bees, Heterotrigona itama and Tetrigona binghami from Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. Data in Brief, 49 (August 2023). pp. 1-8. E-ISSN 2352-3409
10. Jamen, Shahrulnizam and Mohd Aris, Mohd Shukri and Shamsul Harumain, Zakuan Azizi and Zahaba, Maryam and Danial, Wan Hazman and Abdul Hadi, Hazrin (2023) Evaluation of occupational exposure to TiO2 nanoparticles: microwave-assisted acid digestion method on air membrane filters. Journal of Health and Translational Medicine (Special Issue 2). pp. 353-357. ISSN 1823-7339 E-ISSN 2289-392X
11. Laili, Iffah Nadia and Mohd Nasir, Mohd Hamzah and Jufri, Nurul Farhana and Ibrahim, Farah Wahida and Hamid, Asmah (2023) Lysosomal dysfunction induced cytosolic vacuolation and increased intracellular amyloid-beta 42 (Aβ42) in human brain endothelial cells (HBEC-5i). Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 161. pp. 1-10. ISSN 0753-3322 E-ISSN 1950-6007
12. Lin, Khor Tze and Mahat, Naji Arafat and Azman, Aida Rasyidah and Abdul Wahab, Roswanira and Oyewusi, Habeebat Adekilekun and Abdul Hamid, Azzmer Azzar (2023) Interaction of the nanobio-based reagent with sodium fluorescein and lipids via bioinformatics for forensic fingerprint visualisations. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics. ISSN 0739-1102 E-ISSN 1538-0254
13. Md Nasruddin, Melisa Sofea and Mohamed Suffian, Izzat Fahimuddin and Zakaria, Siti Fatimah and Hamzah, Nurasyikin and Che Othman, Siti Fairuz (2023) Qualitative assessment the effect of glucose on hydrogel used for nanomedicine drug delivery. Revelation and Science, 13 (2). pp. 30-38. E-ISSN 2229-9947
14. Misman, Nurafifa Akmal and Sharif, Mohd. Faez and Chowdhury, Ahmed Jalal Khan and Azizan, Nur Hafizah (2023) Water pollution and the assessment of water quality parameters: a review. Desalination and Water Treatment, 294 (May 2023). pp. 79-88. ISSN 1944-3994 E-ISSN 1944-3986
15. Mohd Jaiz, Eizziah Aqilah and Suardi, Nursakinah and Mohd Nasir, Mohd Hamzah (2023) The viability and migration of HaCat cells in response to different exposure duration of 532nm low-level laser. Medicine and Health, 18 (Suppl. 7). p. 148. ISSN 1823-2140 E-ISSN 2289-5728
16. Mustakim, Nurul Nadhirah and Suardi, Nursakinah and Mohd Nasir, Mohd Hamzah (2023) Direct and Indirect effect of 532 nm low-level laser on viability and migration of 3T3-L1, Fibroblast Cells. Medicine and Health, 18 (7). p. 150. ISSN 1823-2140 E-ISSN 2289-5728
17. Razali, Khairiah and Mohd Nasir, Mohd Hamzah and Kumar, Jaya and Mohamed, Wael Mohamed Yousef (2023) Mitophagy: a bridge linking HMGB1 and Parkinson’s disease using adult zebrafish as a model organism. Brain Sciences, 13 (7). pp. 1-15. E-ISSN 2076-3425
18. Roslan, Norashikin and Abd Halim, Khairul Bariyyah and Muhamad Bunnori, Noraslinda and Mohd Aluwi, Mohd Fadhlizil Fasihi and Kassim, Karimah and Ngah, Nurziana (2023) In silico study of Thiourea derivatives as potential epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors. Journal of Computational Biophysics and Chemistry, 22 (4). pp. 453-472. ISSN 2737-4165 E-ISSN 2737-4173
19. Shamsul Harumain, Zakuan Azizi and Mohamad, Mohd Azrul Naim and Nordin, Noor Faizul Hadry and Abd Shukor, Mohd Yunus (2023) Biodegradation of Petroleum Sludge by Methylobacterium sp. Strain ZASH. Tropical Life Sciences Research, 34 (2). pp. 197-222. ISSN 1985-3718 E-ISSN 2180-4249
20. Sharif, Mohd. Faez and Azizan, Nur Hafizah (2023) Glucose uptake activity of Ganoderma lucidum QRS 5120 in L6 myotube cell. In: 5th International Conference on Biosciences and Medical Engineering (ICBME 2023), 30-31 August 2023, Four Points by Sheraton, Ungasan, Bali. (Unpublished)
21. Zainal Abidin, Zaima Azira and Azemi, Siti Ezzatie Faziera and Zainuddin, Zarina (2023) Diffusible pigment of actinomycete as a source of textile dye. Revelation and Science, 13 (2). pp. 1-6. E-ISSN 2229-9947
22. Zainal Abidin, Zaima Azira and Mohd Zin, Nur Huda and Deny Susanti, Darnis and Chowdhury, Ahmed Jalal Khan (2023) Water quality characterisation, antibacterial activity and metabolite profiling of Malaysian tropical mangrove-derived Actinophytocola sp. K4-08. Desalination and Water Treatment, 313. pp. 236-242. ISSN 1944-3994 E-ISSN 1944-3986
23. Zainuddin, Zarina and Ahmad Pandi, Nurnabilah and Zainal Abidin, Zaima Azira (2023) Fatty acids profiling from an antarctic microalga, pseudococcomyxa sp. Revelation and Science, 13 (2). pp. 76-83. ISSN 2229-9645 E-ISSN 2229-9947
24. Zainudin, Ahmad ‘Ammar and Abdul Hamid, Azzmer Azzar and Tengku Abdul Hamid, Tengku Haziyamin (2023) In silico interaction of nisin-like lactococcus lactis bacteriocin with selected quorum sensing protein members from vibrio sp. In: 5th International Conference on Biosciences and Medical Engineering (ICBME 2023), 30th – 31st August 2023, Four Points by Sheraton, Ungasan, Bali, Indonesia. (Unpublished)
25. Zainudin, Ahmad ‘Ammar and Abdul Hamid, Azzmer Azzar and Tengku Abdul Hamid, Tengku Haziyamin (2023) Prospect of antagonising Vibrio disease in shrimp using quorum sensing proteins: I in silico studies base on docking interaction. In: 5th AFOB Malaysia Chapter International Symposium 2023, 18th – 19th September 2023, Online. (Unpublished)

Research articles for 2022

1. Abd Halim, Khairul Bariyyah and Muhamad Yusoff, Muhamad Ariff and Samin, Noor Atikah (2022) Computational studies of potential ebola vp40 inhibitors using bioactive compounds from medicinal plants of Malaysia. Jurnal Teknologi (Sciences and Engineering), 84 (4). pp. 183-190. ISSN 0127-9696 E-ISSN 2180-3722
2. Abdul Aziz, Asmadamia and Zulbahri, Azuan Syafiq and Sharif, Mohd Faez and Mohamad, Mohd Azrul Naim and Gan, Han Min and Azizan, Nur Hafizah (2022) Genome sequence dataset of Bacillus altitudinis strain ST14 isolated from Tunggak River in Gebeng Industrial Park, Kuantan, Pahang. Data in Brief. ISSN 2352-3409 (In Press)
3. Ashraffarhan, Awang Mohd and Mohd Salleh, Mohd Hazimin and Muhamad Tajudin, Nur Shuhada (2022) Analysis of soil nitrate ion selective slectrode (ISE) sensor using Arduino UNO. Journal of Science and Technology, 14 (2). pp. 31-39. ISSN 2229-8460 E-ISSN 2600-7924
4. Dzolkifle, Nurul Alia Nabilah and Zuhdi Ramli, Ammar Akmal and Mohamad Zain, Farah Izzatie Hananie and Mohd Zuraidi, Siti Nurnafisah and Sharif, Mohd. Faez and Rosli, Ruhan Asyrani and Othman, Ahmad Razi and Shamsul Harumain, Zakuan Azizi (2022) The potential of silica from rice husk ash on removal of sulphide in wastewater. In: International Conference on Bioengineering and Technology (IConBET2021), 24-25 May 2021, Virtual online.
5. Isa, Nur Firdaus and Bensaude, Olivier and Murphy, Shona (2022) Amber suppression technology for mapping site-specific viral-host protein interactions in mammalian cells. Bio-protocol, 12 (3). E-ISSN 2331-8325
6. Ismail, Azlini and Tuan Anuar, Tuan Ashraf Faiz and Mohamed Suffian, Izzat Fahimuddin and Abdul Hamid, Azzmer Azzar and Omar, Muhammad Nor and Mustafa Al-Ahmad, Basma Ezzat and Wan Ahmad, Wan Amir Nizam (2022) Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitionactivity by Syzygium polyanthum Wight (Walp.) leaves: mechanism and specificity. Pharmacognosy Journal, 14 (1). pp. 763-84. ISSN 0975-3575
7. Mohammad Hood, Mohammad Hakim and Tengku Abdul Hamid, Tengku Haziyamin and Abdul Wahab, Roswanira and Huyop, Fahrul Zaman and Kaya, Yilmaz and Abdul Hamid, Azzmer Azzar (2022) Molecular interactions of trichoderma β-1,4-glucosidase (ThBglT12) with mycelial cell wall components of phytopathogenic Macrophomina phaseolina. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics. pp. 1-17. ISSN 0739-1102 E-ISSN 1538-0254
8. Mohd Hayati, Mohamad Fayyadh and Ab Rahman, Mohd Hafizuddin and Zulkifli, Nur Saadah and Ruslan, Fatin Shazwani and Darnis, Deny Susanti and Mohd Omar, Suhaila (2022) Chitin and Chitosan preparation from Malaysian Black Soldier Fly biomass: a preliminary study. Materials Science Forum, 1069. pp. 201-209. ISSN 1662-9752
9. Mohd. Azharuddin, Nur Syamimi and Ahmad Radzi, Muhammad Aa’zamuddin and Azhim, Azran and Sha’ban, Munirah and Abdulahi Hashi, Abdurezak (2022) Ethical issues in tissue engineering: a systematic review. Malaysian Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences, 18 (1). 275 -289. ISSN 16758544 E-ISSN 2636-9346
10. Othman, Ahmad Fauzi and Arshad, Mohd Fadzil and Ahmad, Zakiah and Shafie, Amran and Ahmad Zaki, Junaiza and Abdul Latif, Nur Hannani and Mohamad, Mohd Azrul Naim (2022) Effect of ethanol treatment on shrinkage of oil palm trunk for the drying process. In: 1st International Academic Research Conference (iAReCo 2022), 28-29 July 2022, Kangar. (Unpublished)
11. Rahman, Mohammad Mustafizur and Fathi, Ahmad (2022) Influence of environmental factors on biology and catch composition of Barbonymus schwanenfeldii in a tropical lake, northern Malaysia: implications for conservation planning. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. pp. 1-15. ISSN 0944-1344 E-ISSN 1614-7499
12. RazaliI, Khairiah and Mohd Nasir, Mohd Hamzah and Othman, Noratikah and Doolaanea, Abd Almonem and Kumar, Jaya and Ibrahim, Wisam Nabeel and Mohamed, Wael Mohamed Yousef (2022) Characterization of neurobehavioral pattern in a zebrafish 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6- tetrahydropyridine (MPTP)-induced model: a 96-hour behavioral study. PLOS ONE. pp. 1-18. E-ISSN 1932-6203
13. Sharif, Mohd. Faez and Azizan, Nur Hafizah and Mohd Nasir, Mohd Hamzah and Abdullah, Nur Raihan and Wan-Mohtar, Wan Abd Al-Qadr Imad (2022) Bioreactor-grown exo- and endo-β-glucan from Malaysian Ganoderma lucidum: An in vitro and in vivo study for potential antidiabetic treatment. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. ISSN 2296-4185
14. Normah Haron, Nadia Norsyarina, Nur Farahin Puteri, Darnis Deny Susanti, Khairul Bariyyah Abdul Halim, Md Zin Noor Hasniza (2021). Molecular Docking of Polyphenol Compounds from Anacardium occidentalewith Alpha-Glucosidase and Dipeptidyl-Peptidase-4 Enzymes. Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, 17 (2). pp. 202-216. ISSN 2289-5981
15. Normah Haron, Nurul Izzaty Mohamad Yusof (2021). Proximate analysis of gluten-free milk boosting cookies containing banana flowers. Malaysian Journal of Chemistry, 23 (4). pp. 137-143. ISSN 1511-2292
16. Suzihaque M.U.H., Nur Syazwina, Habsah Alwi, Ummi Kalthum Ibrahim, Sureena Abdullah, Normah Haron (2022). Sustainability study of the processing of kitchen waste as a potential source of biofuel: biodiesel production from waste cooking oil (WCO). Materials Today: Proceedings, 63 (Supp. 1). pp. S484-S489. ISSN 2214-7853
17. Assia Sassi, Normah Haron, Muhammad Muzaffar Ali Khan Khattak, Hanapi Mat Jusoh (2022). Analysis of phenolic profile, total phenolic content and antioxidant activity in Anacardium occidentale leaves. Food Research, 6 (1). pp. 20-26

Research articles for 2021

1. Abdul Wahhab, Batool Hazim and Khairul Anuar, Nurul Fatin Syamimi and Abdul Wahab, Roswanira and Samsulrizal, Nurul Hidayah and Al-Nimer, Marwan S.M and Abdul Hamid, Azzmer Azzar and Edbeib, Mohamed Faraj and Kaya, Yilmaz and Huyop, Fahrul Zaman (2021) Characterization of a 2,2-dichloropropionic acid (2,2-dcp) degrading alkalotorelant Bacillus megaterium strain BHS1 isolated from Blue Lake in Turkey. In: International Conference By Biotechnology Society Of Nepal (ICBSN-2021), 12th-14th February 2021, Bhaktapur, Nepal. (Unpublished)
2. Aminudin, Nurul Iman and Ridzuan, Munirah and Darnis, Deny Susanti and Zainal Abidin, Zaima Azira (2021) Biotransformation of sesquiterpenoids: a recent insight. Journal of Asian Natural Products Research. pp. 1-44. ISSN 1028-6020 E-ISSN 1477-2213 (In Press)
3. Azahan, Siti Nurul Fatihah and Mohd Nasir, Mohd Hamzah and Mohd Salleh, Mohd Hazimin (2021) Naked Eye Colorimetric Glucose Detection Using Microplate Reader. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1892 (012020). pp. 1-5. ISSN 1742-6588 E-ISSN 1742-6596
4. Azizan, Nur Hafizah and Sharif, Faez and Zainal Abidin, Zaima Azira and Zainuddin, Zarina and Chowdhury, Ahmed Jalal Khan (2021) Growth optimization of mangrove Streptomyces for enhancement of actinorhodin production. Growth optimization of mangrove Streptomyces for enhancement of actinorhodin production. ISSN 1944-3994/1944-3986
5. Azizan, Nur Hafizah and Zainal Abidin, Zaima Azira and Sharif, Mohd. Faez and Zainuddin, Zarina and Khan Chowdhury, Ahmed Jalal (2021) Growth optimization of mangrove Streptomyces for enhancement of actinorhodin production. Desalination and Water Treatment, 219. pp. 217-222. ISSN 1944-3994 E-ISSN 1944-3986
6. Haron, Normah and Norsyarina, Nadia and Puteri, Nur Farahin and Deny Susanti, Darnis and Abdul Halim, Khairul Bariyyah and Noor Hasniza, Md Zin (2021) Molecular Docking of Polyphenol Compounds from Anacardium occidentalewith Alpha-Glucosidase and Dipeptidyl-Peptidase-4 Enzymes. Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, 17 (2). pp. 202-216. ISSN 2289-5981 E-ISSN 2289-599X.
7. Hassan, Ismail Bile and Hashi, Abdurezak Abdulahi (2021) Ethical concerns about the applications of artificial intelligence in healthcare practices: an explanatory review. Revelation and Science, 10 (2). pp. 9-17. ISSN 2229-9645 E-ISSN 2229-9947
8. Mohammed, Alotaibi and Ahmad Zahli, Khairil Ikhwan and Tengku Abdul Hamid, Tengku Haziyamin (2021) The isolation of Lactic acid bacteria strains from Black tips shark Carcharhinus limbatus producing bacteriocin with potential to be used as probiotic in aquaculture. In: International Conference By Biotechnology Society Of Nepal (ICBSN-2021), 12th-14th February 2021, Bhaktapur, Nepal. (Unpublished)
9. Mohd Nasir, Mohd Hamzah and Abdul Aziz, Salmi and Jusoh, Abdul Rashid and H. Ahmad, Asma and Othman, Zahiruddin and Ahmi, Aidi and Zakaria, Rahimah (2021) The 100 most cited articles in zebrafish: a bibliometric perspective. Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries (EJABF), 25 (2). pp. 935-946. ISSN 1110-6131 E-ISSN 2536-9814
10. Muzaini, Nurul Sherina and Mohd Jailani, Nurulhuda and Tengku Abdul Hamid, Tengku Haziyamin (2021) Characterisation of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia isolated from marine sponge producing salt tolerant proteases. Journal of Agrobiotechnology, 12 (1). E-ISSN 2180-1983
11. Nazira Mahmud, Nazira and M. H. Ting, Ting Mee Hee and Ansari, Nor Faezah (2021) Physical pretreatment of food waste for reducing hydrogen-consuming bacteria. Current Science and Technology, 1 (1). pp. 1-8. E-ISSN 2785-8804
12. Razali, Khairiah and Othman, Noratikah and Mohd Nasir, Mohd Hamzah and Doolaanea, Abd Almonem and Kumar, Jaya and Ibrahim, Wisam Nabeel and Mohamed Ibrahim, Norlinah and Mohamed, Wael Mohamed Yousef (2021) The promise of the Zebrafish model for Parkinson’s disease: today’s science and tomorrow’s treatment. Frontiers In Genetics, 12. pp. 1-17. ISSN 1664-8021
13. Ridza, Muhammad Aa’zamuddin Ahmad and Azhari, Nur Syamimi and Hashi, Abdurezak Abdulahi and Noor Azmi, Azran Azhim Noor Azmi and Sha’ban, Munirah (2021) Relevant local fatwā on the issues of using human tissues in articular cartilage tissue engineering experimentation. International Medical Journal Malaysia (IMJM), 20 (1). pp. 127-135. ISSN 1823-4631 E-ISSN 2735-2285
14. Rosli, Ruhan Asyrani and Shamsul Harumain, Zakuan Azizi and Zulkalam, Mohd Faizuddin and Abdul Hamid, Azzmer Azzar and Sharif, Mohd. Faez and Mohamad, Mohd Azrul Naim and Noh, Abdul Latif and Shahari, Rozilawati (2021) Phytoremediation of Arsenic in Mine Wastes by Acacia mangium. Remediation, 2021. pp. 1-11. ISSN 1520-6831
15. Shamsul Harumain, Zakuan Azizi and Sharif, Mohd. Faez and Dzolkifle, Nurul Alia Nabilah (2021) The Potential of Silica From Rice Husk Ash on Removal of Sulphide in Wastewater. In: International Conference on Bioengineering and Technology, 24 – 25 May 2021, Online.
16. Sharif, Mohd Faez and Azizan, Nur Hafizah (2021) Growth optimization of mangrove Streptomyces for enhancement of actinorhodin production. Desalination and Water Treatment, 219. pp. 217-222. ISSN 1944-3994 E-ISSN 1944-3986
17. Tengku Abdul Hamid, Tengku Haziyamin (2021) A collection of rRNA sequences for Stenotrophomonas spp. strains Isolated from marine sponge that are capable of producing salt tolerant proteases. Other. UNSPECIFIED, US.
18. Zainal Abidin, Zaima Azira and Ahmad, Asmat and Usup, Gires and Khan Chowdhury, Ahmed Jalal (2021) Marine actinomycetes from Malaysia marine environments with antagonistic potential. Desalination and Water Treatment, 219. pp. 51-59. ISSN 1944-3994 E-ISSN 1944-3986

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“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”

Some of the pictures taken during students activities with lecturers, staff and community.

Sci-ON is a science outreach programme mainly focusing on increasing student’s interest and awareness to science related subjects. It is also a platform where different departments in IIUM can work together collaboratively on science outreach activities under one roof. This will allow the school students to be exposed to various opportunities in science, hoping to ignite their passion in science and increase their desire to do well in their examination enabling them to take science stream in Form 4 or even after school. Each participating department has developed science outreach modules that will be used throughout this programme and also to other schools as well.

As a start, we are very grateful to have SMK Indera Mahkota 2 as our first collaborator, many thanks to the principal, Puan Nor Azizah Abd Hadi in allowing us to conduct the outreach programme. We had conducted food biotechnology outreach programme organized by Department of Biotechnology IIUM to school students of SMK Indera Mahkota 2. Kudos to all academics and also facilitators from IIUM MySTEM Ambassador in making this event a success!

Previous community STEM outreach programs

On going alumni engagement programs with students

Congratulations to our alumni member, Sr. Amira Farzana Samat (class of 2011) on her recent feature in ABC Australia highlighting your impressive research work on fungi that can break down plastic! She is now currently doing her PhD at the University of Sydney, Australia. All the best Sr. Mir!

Sci-Art is the joining of science and art. Scientific structures or molecules can be enhanced through art and design with various colors or digital editing. Sci-Art offers an interesting opportunity for those who are interested in both or even one of the field.

The pioneer for Sci-ART for department of biotechnology is Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azzmer Azzar Abdul Hamid.

The heart shape consists of protein structures generated by Dr. Azzmer Azzar representing all research areas covered by all academic members in department of biotechnology, IIUM which are environment, food, marine and medical biotechnology.