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Expertise: Microbial Technology
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Expertise: Microbial Technology
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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION 1. Bachelor, Genetics, The University of Liverpool, England, United Kingdom, 1984. 2. PhD, Microbial Ecology, University of Wales, Aberystwyth, Wales, United Kingdom, 1990. PREVIOUS APPOINTMENT 1. Tutor, Universiti Pertanian Malaysia, 1985-1986. 2. Lecturer, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 1990-2005. 3. Associate Professor, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2005-Present. AREAS OF EXPERTISE 1. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, Microbiology, Bacteriology. 2. AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, Agrobiodiversity and Conservation, Crop biodiversity. RESEARCH 1. Studies on the phenomenon of stem nodulation in Sesbania rostrata and its transfer to other legumes, Project Leader, 1991-1995, MOSTE (IRPA), National. 2. Isolation and identification of nif genes from Azorhizobium, Project Leader, 1995-1996, Short-term fund, UPM, National. 3. EMS and radaiation mutegenesis of Sesbania rostrata, Project Leader, 1995-1996, Short-term fund, UPM, National. 4. The use of irradiated sewage sludge to increase soil fertility, crop yield and to preserve the environment, Researcher, 1996-1999, IAEA, Vienna, International. 5. Symbiotic nitrogen fixation by Rhizobium and Azospirillum containing GUS marker gene, Project Leader, 1997-1998, Short-term fund, UPM, National. 6. GUS gene marker for studying the genetics and ecology of diazotrophs, Project Leader, 1998-1999, Short-term fund, UPM, National. 7. Stability of GUS gene fusion in rhizobia and its effects on symbiotic performance of tropical legumes, Project Leader, 1999-2000, Short-term fund, UPM, National. 8. Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) for yield improvement of high value vegetable crops grown on soilless culture system under protected environment, Project Leader, 1999-2001, MOSTE (IRPA), National. 9. Enhancement of rice yield, nitrogen uptake and fertilizer use efficiency using biofertilizer of diazotrophs, Project Leader, 1999-2001, MOSTE (IRPA), National. 10. Utilization of sewage sludge as fertilizer, Researcher, 1999-2001, Indah water Konsortium (IWK), National. EXPERT CONSULTATION/CONSULTANCY 1. The use of irradiated sewage sludge to increase soil fertility, crop yields and to preserve the environment, FAO/IAEA, Consultant, 1996-1999, International. 2. Utilization of sewage sludge as fertilizer, Indah Water Konsortium, Consultant, 1998-2000, National. 3. Utilization of sewage sludge as soil amendment, Indah Water Konsortium, Consultant, 1998-2000, National. 4. Determination and analaysis of Microorganisms in imported biofertlizers (Rosafer and Biofer), Department of Agriculture, Malaysia, Consultant, 1997-1997, National. 5. Determination of Pathogenic Microorganisms in Aggregates for Environmental Products Sdn Bhd, Environmental Products Sdn Bhd, Consultant, 1998-1999, National. 6. Determination of Beneficial Microbes in Compost, Kusocom Sdn Bhd, Consultant, 1999-2000, National. 7. Use of Beneficial Microorganisms in Biofertlizers and Effect of Zappa and anti-bacterial agent on seed treatment of bacteria infected paddy seeds, Diversatech (M) Sdn Bhd, Consultant, 2002-Present, National. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION 1. Malaysian Society for Microbiology, Life member, 1990-Present. 2. Malaysian Society for Soil Science, Life member, 1986-Present. 3. Persatuan Pegawai Akademik UPM, Member, 1985-Present. 4. Genetics Society, United Kingdom, Member, 1984-2003. 5. International Society for Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions, Member, 1991-2002. 6. Malaysian Society for Plant Physiology, Member, 2001-Present. 7. Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Member, 1998-Present. EXPERT/TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTIONS 1. Serve as Secretary, Organizing Committee UNESCO Coordinating Board Meeting of the Regional Network for Microbiology in SEA, Regional Network for Microbiology in Southeast Asia, Committee Member, 1986-1987, International. 2. Serve as Resource Person, NifTAL,, University of Hawaii, USA, Resource Person, 1986-1990, International. 3. Serve as Administrative Assistant, Headquarters of Regional Network for Microbiology in Southeast Asia, Administrative Assis, 1990-1992, International. 4. Serve as member of BIKOMTA (Bank Istilah Berkomputer Dalam Talian), Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Technical Advisor, 1993-1994, National. 5. Serve as Hon. Secretary, Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Committee Member, 1994-1995, National. 6. Seve as Honorary Auditor, Malaysian Society for Microbiology, Committee Member, 2001-2004, National. 7. Serve as Internal Auditor, Faculty of Agriculture, UPM, Internal Auditor, 2001-Present, National. 8. Serve as Deputy Management Representative (DMR), Faculty of Agriculture, UPM, DMR, 2002-Present, National. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS 1. Federal Scholarship, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam, Malaysia, 1986, National. 2. Third World Fellowships Scheme, The Royal Society, London, UK, 1996, International. 3. Visiting Professor/Researcher, JSPS-NRCT/DOST/LIPI/VCC, Japan, 2002, International. 4. Silver Medal, 32nd International Exhibition of New Invention, Techniques and Products, Salon International Des Inventions, Geneva, Switzerland, 2004, International. 5. Saintis Cemerlang, Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi Malaysia, 2004, National. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS 1. Patent),(Year),(Commercialised if yes). 2. Seed treatment reagent for direct seeding paddy seed, Patent, Pending, National, 0, Commercialised. POST GRADUATE SUPERVISION 1. Azman Abd Samad, Masters, Isolation and identification of hologous nif genes of locally isolated Azorhizobium strains from stem nodules of Sesbania rostrata, 1997. 2. Tan Geok Hun, Masters, isolation and identification of rhizobacteria from wetland rice (Oryza sativa), 2002. 3. Khor Sock Kun, Masters, Identification of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria Bacillus sphaericus (UPMB10), using PCR-based DNA finger printing technique, 2002. 4. Neo Sye Peng, Masters, Nutrients uptake by rice plant inoculated with microaerophilic rhizobacteria isolated from selected rice soils, 2002. 5. Negash Demissie Tegegn, PhD, Genetic diversity and characterization of indigenous Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar viciae isolates of cool-season food legumes grown in the highlands of Ethiopia, 2006. 6. Mukhlis Hj Musdar, PhD, Composting of oil palm empty fruit bunches with Trichoderma and organic nitrogen supplementation and the effects of the compost on growth of tomato and corn, 2006. |