我的电脑没有个性化:DR. CHANDRAN A/L SOMASUNDRAM

CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAIL
Name
Dr. Chandran A/L Somasundram
Designation
Senior Lecturer
Department
Institute of Biological Sciences
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Tel. No. (Office)
79674382
Fax No.
79674178
E-mail Address
chandran@um.edu.my
Homepage URL
http://postharvestum.org/
ResearcherID Link
http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-8352-2010
Address(Office)
Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science Building, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification), (Institution).
PHD, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (UM)
MSC, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (UM)
BSC (HONS), UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (UM)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION/MEMBERSHIP
(Organisation), (Role), (Year), (Level).
Horticultural Society of India, Member, 2010, (National)
International Society of Horticultural Science, Member, 2008, (National)
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
(Role), (Level), (Start date),(End Date).
Committee in Marketing of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programme 2009, Institute Of Biological Sciences, Faculty Of Science
Seminar Coordinator in the Candidature Defense Presentation for Postgraduate candidates (Semester I 2008/2009), Institute Of Biological Sciences, Faculty Of Science
Committee in the Jawatankuasa Keinstitusian Biokeselamatan (IBC) Universiti Malaya, University Malaya, 01-Nov-11 - 31-Oct-12
Acting College Master, University Malaya, 26-Aug-11 - 02-Sep-11
Acting College Master, University Malaya, 11-Jun-11 - 12-Jun-11
Acting College Master, University Malaya, 05-Jun-11 - 12-Jun-11
Acting College Master, University Malaya, 27-May-11 - 30-May-11
Acting College Master, University Malaya, 25-Apr-11 - 30-Apr-11
Committee of the Jawatankuasa Ijazah Tinggi, Institute Of Biological Sciences, Faculty Of Science, 21-Feb-11
Officer for Pusat Pengundian Kawasan Kolej Kediaman (Pemilihan MPPUM) 2010/2011, University Malaya, 10-Feb-11
Head Coach, University Malaya, 25-Jan-11
Pemangku Penyelaras Program Bioteknologi, Institut Sains Biologi, Institute Of Biological Sciences, Faculty Of Science, 17-Jan-11 - 21-Jan-11
Appointed as Ahli Jawatankuasa Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerja Kolej Kediaman Kesembilan, University Malaya, 01-Jan-11 - 31-Dec-11
Appointed as Jawatankuasa Sebutharga Kolej Kediaman Kesembilan, University Malaya, 01-Jan-11 - 31-Dec-11
Appointed as Jawatankuasa Tender Kolej Kediaman Kesembilan, University Malaya, 01-Jan-11 - 31-Dec-11
Appointed as Pemangku Penyelaras Program Bioteknologi (ISB) from 12-16 November 2010, University Malaya, 12-Nov-10 - 26-Nov-10
CAREER HISTORY
(Post), (Organisation), (Period).
Specialist Writer, MALAYSIAN DOCTOR NEWSPAPER, 01/01/1995
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
(Area).
Post Harvest Technology
Food Analysis
Gene Isolation
Plant Physiology
RECENT SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
(Publication).
Academic Journals
2011
Wijenthiran K, Boyce AN and Chandran S (2011). Cloning and Characterisation of ACC oxidase gene from Mas (AA) Banana. Malaysian Journal of Science. 30 (1): 45 -50
Goh WL,Chandran S, Kamiya K and Wong KM (2011). A natural hybrid between Dendrocalamus pendulus and Gigantochloa scortechinii (Poaceae: Bambusoideae: Bambuseae) in Peninsular Malaysia. Gardens' Bulletin Singapore 62 (2): 223-238 (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication)
Hue SM, Boyce AN and Chandran S (2011). Influence of growth stage and variety on the pigment levels in Ipomoea batatas (sweet potato) leaves. African Journal of Agricultural Research 6(10): 2379-2385 (ISI-Cited Publication)
M. Tehrani, S. Chandran, A. B. M. Sharif Hossain and A. Nasrulhaq-Boyce (2011). Postharvest physico-chemical and mechanical changes in jambu air (Syzygium aqueum Alston) fruits. Australian Journal of Crop Science 5 (1): 32-38 (ISI-Cited Publication)
2010
Goh WL, Chandran S, Lin RS, Xia NH and Wong KM (2010). Phylogenetic relationships among Southeast Asian climbing bamboos (Poaceae: Bambusoideae) and the Bambusa complex. Biochemical Systematics and Ecology 38: 764 - 773 (ISI-Cited Publication)
Zuliana R, Yip YK, Nair H, Boyce AN and Chandran S (2010). Effect of sugars and aminooxyacetic acid on the longevity of pollinated Dendrobium Pompadour flowers. Indian Journal of Horticulture 67 (2) (ISI-Cited Publication)
Hossain ABMS, Boyce AN, Aishah S and Chandran S (2010)). Impacts of alcohol type, ratio and stirring time on the biodiesel production from waste canola oil. African Journal of Agricultural Research 5 (14): 1851 1859 (ISI-Cited Publication)
Kit YS and Chandran S (2010). A simple, rapid and efficient method of isolating DNA from Chokanan mango (Mangifera indica L.). African Journal of Biotechnology 9 (36): 5805-5808 (ISI-Cited Publication)
Rebecca OPS, Boyce AN and Chandran S (2010). Pigment identification and antioxidant properties of red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus). African Journal of Biotechnology 9 (10): 1450-1454 (ISI-Cited Publication)
Hossain ABMS, Boyce AN, Aishah S and Chandran S (2010). Biodiesel production from waste soybean oil biomass as renewable energy. African Journal of Biotechnology 9 (27): 4233 4240 (ISI-Cited Publication)
2009
Punitha V, Boyce AN and Chandran S (2009). Activity of cell wall degrading enzymes in Hylocereus polyrhizus. Indian Journal of Agricultural Research 43 (4): 235 242 (SCOPUS-Cited Publication)
2008
Zuliana R, Yip YK, Nair H, Boyce AN and Chandran S (2008). Physiological Changes Following Pollination of Dendrobium Pompadour Flowers. Malaysian Journal of Science 27 (2): 67-74 (SCOPUS-Cited Publication)
Rebecca OPS, Zuliana R, Wijenthiran K, Boyce AN and Chandran S, 2008. A Comparative Study on Selected Antioxidants During Pollination Induced Senescence on Dendrobium Sonia and Dendrobium Savin White. Asian Journal of Plant Sciences 7 (8): 724-729 (SCOPUS-Cited Publication)
Zuliana R, Boyce AN, Nair H and Chandran S, 2008. Effects of Aminooxyacetic Acid and Sugar on the Longevity of Pollinated Dendrobium Pompadour. Asian Journal of Plant Sciences 7(7): 654-659 (SCOPUS-Cited Publication)
Wirakarnain A, Hossain ABMS and Chandran S, 2008. Plantlet Production through Development of Competent Multiple Meristem Cultures from Male Inflorescence of Banana, Musa acuminata cv. 'Pisang Mas' (AA). American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology 4 (4): 325-328 (SCOPUS-Cited Publication)
K.V. Harivaindaran, O.P.S. Rebecca and S. Chandran. Study of Optimal Temperature, pH and Stability of Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) Peel for Use as Potential Natural Colorant. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences 11(18): 2259-2263 (SCOPUS-Cited Publication)
OPS Rebecca, R Zuliana, AN Boyce and S Chandran (2008). Determining pigment extraction efficiency and pigment stability of dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus). Journal of Biological Sciences 8 (7):1174 - 1180 (SCOPUS-Cited Publication)
2007
Chandran S., Zuliana R., Yip Y.K, Nair H., Boyce A.N. and Tiew Y.N (2007). Effects of sugars and aminoacetic acid on the longevity of pollinated Oncidium Gower Ramsey flowers. Malaysian J Sc 26(2): 57-63
Sharif Hossain A.B.M, Boyce A.N, A. Majid H.M, Chandran S and Zuliana R. (2007). Effects of ethanol on the longevity and abscission of bougainvillea flowers. Mj. Int. J. Sci. Tech. , 01(2), 184-193 (ISI-Cited Publication)
2006
Chandran S., Toh C. L., Zuliana R., Yip Y. K., Nair H. and Boyce A. N. (2006). Effects of sugars and aminooxyacetic acid on the longevity of pollinated Dendrobium (Heang Beauty) flowers. J App Hort 8(2) : 117-120
2005
Chandran S, Zuliana R, Yip YK, Nair H, Boyce AN and Teo SY (2005). Effects of sugars and aminooxyacetic acid on the longevity of pollinated Oncidium Goldiana Flowers. Bulg J. Agri Sc 11. 459-465 (ISI-Cited Publication)
Proceeding
2010
Kit, Y.S. and Chandran, S. 2010. CONSTRUCTION OF GENOMIC LIBRARY OF CHOKANAN MANGO (MANGIFERA INDICA). Acta Hort. (ISHS) 875:515-522 http://www.actahort.org/books/875/875_67.htm
Zuliana, R., Chandran, S., Lee, A.L., Boyce, A.N. and Nair, H. 2010. ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ETHYLENE RELATED GENES DURING POLLINATION INDUCED SENESCENCE OF DENDROBIUM ORCHIDS. Acta Hort. (ISHS) 875:523-530 http://www.actahort.org/books/875/875_68.htm
Rebecca, O.P.S., Harivaindaran, K.V., Boyce, A.N. and Chandran, S. 2010. POTENTIAL NATURAL DYE WITH ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES FROM RED DRAGON FRUIT (HYLOCEREUS POLYRHIZUS). Acta Hort. (ISHS) 875:477-486 http://www.actahort.org/books/875/875_62.htm
Goh, W.L., Chandran, S. and Wong, K.M. 2010. OPTIMIZATION OF THE ISSR-PCR SYSTEM FOR THE BAMBOOS OF ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE. Acta Hort. (ISHS) 875:543-548 http://www.actahort.org/books/875/875_71.htm
Daniel, L.K.P., Loo, Z.X. and Chandran, S. 2010. OBTAINING GENOMIC DNA FOR CONSTRUCTION OF GENOMIC LIBRARY. Acta Hort. (ISHS) 875:549-554 http://www.actahort.org/books/875/875_72.htm
Wijenthiran, K., Boyce, A.N. and Chandran, S. 2010. BIOCHEMICAL AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERISATION OF PECTATE LYASE IN RIPENING NANGKA (AAB) BANANAS. Acta Hort. (ISHS) 875:329-340 http://www.actahort.org/books/875/875_42.htm
Punitha, V., Boyce, A.N. and Chandran, S. 2010. EFFECT OF STORAGE TEMPERATURES ON THE PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF HYLOCEREUS POLYRHIZUS. Acta Hort. (ISHS) 875:137-144 http://www.actahort.org/books/875/875_16.htm
Arina, M.A., Boyce, A.N. and Chandran, S. 2010. EFFECTS OF POSTHARVEST HOT WATER TREATMENT ON PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF 'EKSOTIKA' PAPAYA DURING RIPENING. Acta Hort. (ISHS) 875:177-184 http://www.actahort.org/books/875/875_22.htm
2009
Wijenthiran K, Boyce AN and Chandran S (2009). Biochemical and molecular characterisation of pectate lyase in ripening Nangka (AAB) bananas. Proceeding in the Southeast Asia Symposium on Quality and Safety of Fresh and Fresh Cut Produce (SEAsia 2009), page O-17
Rebecca OPS, Harivaindaran KV, Boyce AN and Chandran S (2009). Potential natural dye with antioxidant properties from red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus). Proceeding in the Southeast Asia Symposium on Quality and Safety of Fresh and Fresh Cut Produce (SEAsia 2009), page O-18
Somasundram C (2009). Effect of film packaging in extending shelf life of dragon fruit, Hylocereus polyrhizus. Proceeding in the Southeast Asia Symposium on Quality and Safety of Fresh and Fresh Cut Produce (SEAsia 2009), page O-25
Punitha V, Boyce AN and Chandran S. Effect of storage temperature on fruit quality of red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus)(2009). Proceeding in the Southeast Asia Symposium on Quality and Safety of Fresh and Fresh Cut Produce (SEAsia 2009), page P-25
Arina MA, Chandran S and Boyce AN (2009). Effects of postharvest hot water treatment on physiological and biochemical properties of eksotika papaya during ripening. Proceeding in the Southeast Asia Symposium on Quality and Safety of Fresh and Fresh Cut Produce (SEAsia 2009), page P-30
Kit YS and Chandran S (2009). Construction of genomic library of chokanan mango (Mangifera indica L.). Proceeding in the Southeast Asia Symposium on Quality and Safety of Fresh and Fresh Cut Produce (SEAsia 2009), page P-55
Razali Z, Chandran S, Lee AL, Boyce AN and Nair H (2009). Isolation and characterization of ethylene related genes during pollination induced senescence of Dendrobium orchids Proceeding in the Southeast Asia Symposium on Quality and Safety of Fresh and Fresh Cut Produce (SEAsia 2009), page P-65
Goh WL and Chandran S (2009). Optimization of the ISSR- PCR system for the selected cultivated bamboos. Proceeding in the Southeast Asia Symposium on Quality and Safety of Fresh and Fresh Cut Produce (SEAsia 2009), page P-68
Daniel LKP, Loo ZX and Chandran S (2009). Obtaining genomic DNA for construction of genomic library. Proceeding in the Southeast Asia Symposium on Quality and Safety of Fresh and Fresh Cut Produce (SEAsia 2009), page P-69
2008
Punitha V, Chandran S and Boyce AN (2008). Physiological and biochemical changes associated with different stages of harvesting maturities and riepning of red fleshed dragon fruit, Hylocereus polyrhizus and effect of storage temperature on the fruit. Proceedings from the Seminar on Food Biotechnology: Perspectives, Challenges and Opportunities, 25 26 November 2008, Equatorial Hotel Bangi, Selangor, pp: 151.
Arina MA, Chandran S and Boyce AN (2008). Effects of postharvest hot water treatment on physiological and biochemical properties of papaya (Carica papaya L. var. Eksotika). Proceedings from the Seminar on Food Biotechnology: Perspectives, Challenges and Opportunities, 25 26 November 2008, Equatorial Hotel Bangi, Selangor, pp: 76-80
Wijenthiran K, Chandran S and Boyce AN (2008). Physiological and biochemical analysis during ripening of nangka (AAB) bananas. Proceedings from the Seminar on Food Biotechnology: Perspectives, Challenges and Opportunities, 25 26 November 2008, Equatorial Hotel Bangi, Selangor, pp: 81-88
Rebecca OPS, Zuliana R, Boyce AN and Chandran S (2008). Determining pigment extraction efficiency and pigment stability of dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus). Proceedings from the Seminar on Food Biotechnology: Perspectives, Challenges and Opportunities, 25 26 November 2008, Equatorial Hotel Bangi, Selangor, pp: 144-150
2007
Zuliana R., Chandran S., Lee A.L., Boyce A.N and Nair H. (2007). Isolation and characterization of senescence-associated ethylene genes from Dendrobium orchids. Xu Z et al., (eds). Biotechnology and Sustainable Agriculture 2006 and Beyond, 327-332. Springer. 978-1-4020-6634-4 (Print) 978-1-4020-6635-1 (e-book) (ISI-Cited Publication)
2003
Yip, Y.K., Lee, A.L., Chandran, S., Boyce, A.N. and Nair, H (2003). A comparison of ripening in bananas of differing genetic background. Proc. 14th Nat. Biotech. Seminar, DNA: 50 Years and Beyond. (Eds) Mohd Razip et al., MOSTE-USM: Penang. Plant BCC, Pp.47-55.
Lee AL, Somasundram C, Yip YK, Boyce AN, Nair H (2003) Cloning and characterisation of 1-aminocyclopropane-1 carboxylate oxidase and ethylene receptor, ETR1, genes from Dendrobium pompadour flowers. Proceedings from the 14th National Biotechnology Seminar DNA:50 Years and Beyond, 11-13 December 2003, Penang, pp10-18
2002
Chandran S, Boyce AN and Nair H (2002) Biochemical changes during ripening of dessert, cooking and wild bananas. Book of Abstracts 3rd National Banana Seminar, Port Dickson. Pp 26
Nair H., Wilson I. and Chandran S. (2005). Ethylene and longevity of orchid flowers. In: (Ed.) H.Nair. Proceedings of the 17th World Orchid Conference 2002, Shah Alam City Council, Malaysia. ISBN 983-812-099-5. p. 344.
2001
Chandran S, Wilson ID, Boyce AN and Nair H (2001) Chitinase, the 31kD protein and its expression in dessert and cooking bananas. Proceedings of 13th National Biotechnology Seminar, Penang. Pp 325-327
2000
Chandran S and Nair H (2000) A simple objective method to determine harvest maturity of Mas bananas by colour indexing. Transactions of the Malaysian Society of Plant Physiology volume 7
Chandran S, Harikrishna JA, Ong EK and Nair H (2000) Changes in protein profiles and starch breakdown during ripening and storage of vacuum packed bananas. Transactions of the Malaysian Society of Plant Physiology volume 7
Nair H, Wilson ID, Mohd Aris SN and Chandran S (2000) Ripening and the 31kD protein in bananas. Proceedings of 12th National Biotechnology Seminar, Damai Laut, Perak. Pp 428-430
Chandran S, Ho CY, Mohd Aris SN, Wilson ID and Nair H (2000) Biotechnological manipulation of ethylene synthesis and perception to extend orchid flower longevity. Book of Abstracts 10th Scientific Meeting of Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Hyatt Saujana, Subang. Pp 49
Nair H, Chandran S, Khalid N, Mohd Aris SN and Wilson ID (2000) Biotechnology for improvement of Mas (Musa AA) bananas. In ACIAR Vol 100. Quality Assurance in Agricultural Produce (Eds) GI Johnson, Le Van To, Nguyen Duy Duc and MC Webb. ACIAR Pp 679-687.
1999
Wilson ID, Chandran S and H Nair (1999) Putting a banana protein to work. Proceedings of 11th National Biotechnology Seminar, Century Mahkota, Melaka . Pp 5-7
1998
Nair H and Chandran S (1998) What is a chitinase doing in banana? Proceedings of the Federation of Asian and Oceanic Biochemists and Molecular Biologists Congress, Kuala Lumpur. Pp 33-35
1997
Chandran S, Ong EK, Harikrishna JA and Nair H (1997) Molecular characterization of banana protein expressed under low oxygen storage. Book of Abstracts 5th International Congress of Plant Molecular Biology (Ed) Jeffrey FD Dean. Supplement to volume 15:3 of the Plant Molecular Biology Reporter. Kluwer Academic Publishers.
Technical Report
1997
Nair H, Tung HF, Adaikalavan N and Chandran S (1997). Biology of Vacuum Packed Mas Bananas. UM Research Colloquium (IRPA).
Others
2008
Punitha V, Chandran S and Boyce AN (2008). Physiological and biochemical changes associated with different stages of harvesting maturities and riepning of red fleshed dragon fruit, Hylocereus polyrhizus and effect of storage temperature on the fruit. Page: 35, Book of Abstract, Seminar on Food Biotechnology: Perspectives, Challenges and Opportunities, 25 26 November 2008, Equatorial Hotel Bangi, Selangor.
NEW GENE ISOLATES DESCRIBED IN NCBI GENBANK DATABASE: Bamboo Genes (NOV 19, 2008): FJ416341(Bambusa farinacea, 1022 bp); FJ416342(Bambusa bambos ,1021 bp); FJ416343(Dinochloa malayana, 1016 bp); FJ416344(Dendrocalamus elegans, 1014 bp); FJ416345(Gigantochloa scortechinii haplotype 1, 1013); FJ416346(Gigantochloa latifolia haplotype 1, 1020 bp); FJ416347(Melocanna baccifera, 1008 bp); FJ416348(Holttumochloa magica haplotype 3,1015 bp); FJ416349(Maclurochloa montana haplotype 1,1014 bp); FJ416350(Kinabaluchloa nebulosa haplotype 1,1015 bp); FJ416351(Bambusa multiplex, 1015 bp); FJ416352(Bambusa sinospinosa, 1021 bp); FJ416353(Schizostachyum gracile, 1015 bp); FJ416354(Schizostachyum zollingeri, 1014 bp); FJ416355(Soejatmia ridleyi haplotype 4, 1013 bp); FJ416356(Kinabaluchloa nebulosa haplotype 2,1014bp); FJ416357(Gigantochloa scortechinii haplotype 2,1014bp); FJ416358(Maclurochloa montana haplotype 2,1013 bp); FJ416359(Gigantochloa balui, 1020 bp); FJ416360(Gigantochloa ligulata, 1021 bp); FJ416361(Gigantochloa latifolia haplotype 2,1021 bp); FJ416362(Dendrocalamus hirtellus haplotype 1,1019 bp); FJ416363(Dendrocalamus pendulus haplotype 2,1020 bp); FJ416364 (Dendrocalamus strictus, 1013 bp). 2008
Kit YS, Boyce AN and Chandran S (2008). The new improved method of seed germination and DNA extraction from Chokanan mango (Mangifera indica L). Page: 21, Book of Abstract, 19th Malaysian Society of Plant Physiology Conference, 18 20 November 2008, Copthorne Orchid Hotel, Tg. Bungah, Penang.
Punitha V, Boyce AN and Chandran S (2008). Effect of various storage temperatures on physiological and biochemical properties of red fleshed dragon fruit, Hylocereus polyrhizus harvested at three different harvesting maturities. Page: 17, Book of Abstract, 19th Malaysian Society of Plant Physiology Conference, 18 20 November 2008, Copthorne Orchid Hotel, Tg. Bungah, Penang.
Punitha V, Boyce AN and Chandran S (2008). Physiological and biochemical changes associated with different stages of harvesting maturities of red fleshed dragon fruit, Hylocereus polyrhizus. Page: 69, Book of Abstract, 13th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress, 15 17 December 2008, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Arina MA, Chandran S and Boyce AN (2008). Effects of postharvest hot water treatment on physiological and biochemical properties of (Carica papaya L. var. Eksotika). Page: 70, Book of Abstract, 13th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress, 15 17 December 2008, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Arina MA, Chandran S and Boyce AN (2008). Effects of postharvest hot water treatment on physiological and biochemical properties of (Carica papaya L. var. Eksotika). Page: 20, Book of Abstract, Seminar on Food Biotechnology: Perspectives, Challenges and Opportunities, 25 26 November 2008, Equatorial Hotel Bangi, Selangor.
Wijenthiran K, Chandran S and Boyce AN (2008). Physiological and biochemical analysis during ripening of nangka (AAB) bananas. Page: 21, Book of Abstract, Seminar on Food Biotechnology: Perspectives, Challenges and Opportunities, 25 26 November 2008. Equatorial Hotel Bangi, Selangor.
Goh WL, Chandran S and Wong KM (2008). Phylogenetic relationships of the Bambusa complex (Poaceae: Bambusoideae: Bambusinae). Page: 97, Book of Abstract, 13th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress, 15 17 December 2008, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Rebecca OPS, Zuliana R, Boyce AN and Chandran S (2008). Determining pigment extraction efficiency and pigment stability of dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus). Page: 34, Book of Abstract, Seminar on Food Biotechnology: Perspectives, Challenges and Opportunities, 25 26 November 2008, Equatorial Hotel Bangi, Selangor.
Zuliana R, Nair H, Boyce AN and Chandran S (2008). Isolation and characterization of ethylene related genes from Dendrobium orchids. Page: 77, Book of Abstract, 13th Biological Science Graduate Congress: The Big Bang of Biological Sciences, 15-17 December 2008, National University of Singapore.
2007
NEW GENE ISOLATES DESCRIBED IN NCBI GENBANK DATABASE: Banana Gene (AUG 17, 2007): EU106081 - MAS (AA) banana. 2007
2004
NEW GENE ISOLATES DESCRIBED IN NCBI GENBANK DATABASE: BANANA GENES (JAN 31, 2004): ACCESSION NUMBERS AY507149 (MAS 31KD); AY507150 (MAS CHITINASE); AY507151 (MAS b-1,3-GLUCANASE). AY532918 (AA WILD 31KD); AY532919 (AA WILD CHITINASE); AY532920 (AA WILD b-1,3-GLUCANASE). AY532921 (BB WILD 31KD); AY532922 (BB WILD CHITINASE); AY532923 (BB WILD b-1,3-GLUCANASE). 2004
NEW GENE ISOLATES DESCRIBED IN NCBI GENBANK DATABASE: ORCHID GENE (JAN 31, 2004): ACCESSION NUMBER AY506846 (DENDROBIUM HYBRID ACCO) 2004
Chandran S (2004) Identification, characterisation and expression of 31kD protein, chitinase ,3-glucanase in bananas. PhD Thesis, University of Malaya.
1998
Chandran S (1998) Physiological and biochemical changes during ripening and storage of Mas bananas. MSc Thesis, University of Malaya.
AREAS OF RESEARCH
(Project title), (Role), (From)-(Until), (Source), (Level).
Isolation, purification and expression studies of Pathogenic related (PR) proteins (PR-1, PR-2 β 1,3-glucanase , PR-3 chitinase , PR-5 thaumatin-like protein and PR-10 lipid transfer protein ) in local banana varieties ( Mas AA, Rastali AAB, Berangan AAA, Abu ABB, Nangka AAB), Principal Investigator(PI), 2011-2012
Extraction of Lutein for the Development of Natural Yellow Dye from Sweet Potato Leaves, Principal Investigator(PI), 2010-2011
Extraction and Characterization of Natural Red Pigment from Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) as Natural Food Dye and a Potential Source of Antioxidant, Principal Investigator(PI), 2008-2009
Construction of Genomic Library on White-Fleshed Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus undatus), Principal Investigator(PI), 2008-2009
Biotechnology for Banana improvement and Biotechnological manipulation of Orchids, Principal Investigator(PI), 2008
Postharvest studies of fruits and flowers, Principal Investigator(PI), 2008
Construction of genomic DNA Library from BB Wild Bananas for the Improvement of Commercial Bananas, Principal Investigator(PI), 2007-2008
Molecular Approaches for Characterization and Conservation of Genetic Resources in Mangoes, Principal Investigator(PI), 2007-2009
Biodiesel Fuel Production from Used Cooking Oil and By-products of Palm Oil for Recovering Natural Diesel Fuel Shortage., Co-Investigator, 2007-2009
Investigation of Allergen Properties and Antioxidants in Local Bananas, Principal Investigator(PI), 2006-2007
Oil Palm Biotechnology: Optimization of Oil Palm Liquid Culture System., Principal Investigator(PI), 2005-2006, IRPA
Studies on ethylene genes regulating natural and pollination-induced senescence in Dendrobium flowers, Co-Investigator, 2002-2006, IRPA
Applying Biotechnology to Increase Sugar Levels in Fruits of Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa), Co-Investigator, 2001-2003, IRPA
The Role of Chitinase and Gene Expression during Ripening and Storage of Bananas, Co-Investigator, 2000-2002, IRPA
CONSULTATION PROJECT/CONSULTANCY
(Project title), (Role), (From)-(Until), (Organisation).
ASSESSMENT ON RSPO P&C AND MS 1784: GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICE, Expert Advisor, 2008-2008, SIRIM QAS
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
(Name of Award), (Awarding Institution), (Year Awarded), (Level).
Obtained Aras III for Penilaian Tahap Kecekapan (PTK) 2010, University of Malaya, 2010
Silver Medalist in the UM EXPO 2009 for the presentation of the paper entitled "Development of natural dye from red dragon fruit", University of Malaya, 2009
Intervarsity Staff Games (100 Meters, 4X400 Meters), UMT, 2009
Intervarsity Staff Games (200 Meters), UMT, 2009
PRESENTATIONS
(Title), (Event), (Date Presented), (Organiser), (Level).
Pleanary/Keynote Speaker
Postharvest Curriculum and Research Extension in the Universities in Malaysia, Asia Pacific Symposium on Postharvest Research Education and Extension (APS 2010), 02 Aug 2010 to 02 Aug 2010, King Mongkut\'s University of Technology Thonburi, (International)
Quality and Safety of Agri-Foods in Malaysia, Asia Pacific Symposium on Postharvest Research Education and Extension (APS 2010), 03 Aug 2010 to 03 Aug 2010, King Mongkut\'s University of Technology Thonburi, (International)
Oral
Biochemical and molecular characterisation of pectate lyase in ripening Nangka (AAB) bananas., Southeast Asia Symposium on Quality and Safety of Fresh and Fresh Cut Produce (SEAsia 2009), 03 Aug 2009, (International)
Potential natural dye with antioxidant properties from red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus)., Southeast Asia Symposium on Quality and Safety of Fresh and Fresh Cut Produce (SEAsia 2009), 03 Aug 2009, (International)
Effect of film packaging in extending shelf life of dragon fruit, Hylocereus polyrhizus., Southeast Asia Symposium on Quality and Safety of Fresh and Fresh Cut Produce (SEAsia 2009), 03 Aug 2009, (International)
Biochemical and molecular characterisation of pectate lyase in ripening Nangka (AAB) bananas, Southeast Asia Symposium on Quality and Safety of Fresh and Fresh Cut Produce (SEAsia 2009), 03 Aug 2009, King Mongkut\\\'s University of Technology Thonburi, (International)
Poster
Silver Medalist for the presentation of the paper: Development of natural dye from red dragon fruit, UM EXPO 2009 (Ekspo Penyelidikan, Rekacipta and Inovasi 2009, Universiti Malaya), 13 Jan 2009 to 15 Jan 2009, University of Malaya, (University)
Development of Natural Dye with Antioxidant Properties from Red Dragon Fruit, BioMedical Asia 2009 Singapore, 16 Mar 2009 to 19 Mar 2009, Terrapinn, (International)
Effect of storage temperature on fruit quality of red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus)., Southeast Asia Symposium on Quality and Safety of Fresh and Fresh Cut Produce (SEAsia 2009), 03 Aug 2009, (International)
Effects of postharvest hot water treatment on physiological and biochemical properties of eksotika papaya during ripening., Southeast Asia Symposium on Quality and Safety of Fresh and Fresh Cut Produce (SEAsia 2009), 03 Aug 2009, (International)
Development of Natural Dye with Antioxidant Properties from Red Dragon Fruit, 6th Asia Pacific Natural Products Expo 2009 (NATPRO 2009), 10 Apr 2009 to 12 Apr 2009, EcoEvent Sdn Bhd, (National)
Construction of genomic library of chokanan mango (Mangifera indica L.)., Southeast Asia Symposium on Quality and Safety of Fresh and Fresh Cut Produce (SEAsia 2009), 03 Aug 2009, (International)
Optimization of the ISSR-PCR system for the selected cultivated bamboos., Southeast Asia Symposium on Quality and Safety of Fresh and Fresh Cut Produce (SEAsia 2009), 03 Aug 2009, (International)
Obtaining genomic DNA for construction of genomic library., Southeast Asia Symposium on Quality and Safety of Fresh and Fresh Cut Produce (SEAsia 2009), 03 Aug 2009, (International)
Isolation and characterization of ethylene related genes during pollination induced senescence of Dendrobium orchids, Southeast Asia Symposium on Quality and Safety of Fresh and Fresh Cut Produce (SEAsia 2009), 03 Aug 2009, (International)
Physiological and biochemical changes associated with different stages of harvesting maturities of red fleshed dragon fruit, Hylocereus polyrhizus., 13th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress: The Big Bang of Biological Sciences 2008, 15 Dec 2008, National University of Singapore, (International)
Effects of postharvest hot water treatment on physiological and biochemical properties of (Carica papaya L. var. Eksotika)., 13th Biological Science Graduate Congress: The Big Bang of Biological Sciences 2008, 15 Dec 2008, National University of Singapore, (International)
Phylogenetic relationships of the Bambusa complex (Poaceae: Bambusoideae: Bambusinae), 13th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress: The Big Bang of Biological Sciences 2008, 15 Dec 2008, National University of Singapore, (International)
Determining pigment extraction efficiency and pigment stability of dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus), 19th Malaysian Society of Plant Physiology Conference 2008, 18 Nov 2008, Malaysian Society of Plant Physiology, (National)
Presenter
The new improved method of seed germination and DNA extraction from Chokanan mango (Mangifera indica L)., 19th Malaysian Society of Plant Physiology Conference 2008, 18 Nov 2008, Malaysian Society of Plant Physiology, (National)
Effect of various storage temperatures on physiological and biochemical properties of red fleshed dragon fruit, Hylocereus polyrhizus harvested at three different harvesting maturities., 19th Malaysian Society of Plant Physiology Conference 2008, 18 Nov 2008, Malaysian Society of Plant Physiology, (National)
Physiological changes in pollinated Dendrobium pompadour affected by sugars and ethylene inhibitors., 19th Malaysian Society of Plant Physiology Conference., 18 Nov 2008, Malaysian Society of Plant Physiology, (National)
Physiological and biochemical changes associated with different stages of harvesting maturities and riepning of red fleshed dragon fruit, Hylocereus polyrhizus and effect of storage temperature on the fruit., Seminar on Food Biotechnology: Perspectives, Challenges and Opportunities 2008, 25 Nov 2008, University of Sains Islam Malaysia, (National)
Effects of postharvest hot water treatment on physiological and biochemical properties of papaya (Carica papaya L. var. Eksotika), Seminar on Food Biotechnology: Perspectives, Challenges and Opportunities 2008, 25 Nov 2008, University of Sains Islam Malaysia, (National)
Physiological and biochemical analysis during ripening of nangka (AAB) bananas., Seminar on Food Biotechnology: Perspectives, Challenges and Opportunities 2008, 25 Nov 2008, University of Sains Islam Malaysia, (National)
Determining pigment extraction efficiency and pigment stability of dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus)., Seminar on Food Biotechnology: Perspectives, Challenges and Opportunities 2008, 25 Nov 2008, University of Sains Islam Malaysia, (National)
Isolation and characterization of ethylene related genes from Dendrobium orchids., 13th Biological Science Graduate Congress: The Big Bang of Biological Sciences 2008, 15 Dec 2008, National University of Singapore, (International)
Others
-, Application of Next Generation Sequencing Technologies as Shared Research Resources, 25 May 2010 to 25 May 2010, Malaysian Genomic Resource Centre Berhad, (International)
-, Seminar on Plant Genomics, 26 Mar 2009 to 26 Mar 2009, Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Sdn Bhd, (National)
-, "Using Socratic Questioning" workshop, 16 Jul 2009 to 16 Jul 2009, Academic Development Centre University of Malaya, (University)
-, Organization Management Workshop, 10 Sep 2009 to 10 Sep 2009, Academic Development Centre, University of Malaya, (University)
-, Workshop on Using Classroom Presenter Software for Teaching with Tablet PC, 16 Nov 2009 to 16 Nov 2009, Academic Development Centre, University of Malaya, (University)
-, Biotechnology Entrepreneur Workshop, 07 Jul 2009 to 11 Jul 2009, BiotechCorp, (National)
SUPERVISION
Post Graduate Level
(Name of Degree), (Name of Candidates), (Title of Thesis), (Academic Session), (Status)
Doctoral Degree (PhD), Zuliana Razali, Expression of ethylene related genes in pollinated Dendrobium pompadour, 2009/2010, Ongoing
Doctoral Degree (PhD), Ow Phui San Rebecca, Isolation, Purification and Characterization of Natural Red Pigment and Colour-specific Genes from Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus), 2009/2010, Ongoing
Doctoral Degree (PhD), Goh Wei Lim, Molecular Phylogenetics of the Banbusinae (Poaceae: Bambusoideae), 2009/2010, Ongoing
Doctoral Degree (PhD), Hue Seow Mun, Isolation and Characterization of Lutein from Ipomoea batatas (sweet potato) leaves, 2009/2010, Ongoing
Masters Degree, Arina Bt. Mhd Arshad, Effects of Postharvest Hot Water Treatment on Selected Biochemistry and Physiology Parameters, softening and Activities of Cell Wall Degrading Enzymes in Papaya (Carica papaya L. var. Eksotika), 2009/2010, Completed
Masters Degree, Wijenthiran A/L Kunasekaran, Biochemical and Molecular Changes During Ripening of Nangka (AAB) Bananas, 2009/2010, Completed
Masters Degree, Daniel Lee Kian Poh, Molecular approaches for characterization and conservation of genetic resources in dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus), 2009/2010, Ongoing
Masters Degree, Nadiah Mohd Saruan, The Impact of National Biotechnology Policy on the Population of Klang Valley, 2010/2011, Ongoing
Masters Degree, Loo Zhang Xin, Molecular approaches for characterization and conservation of genetic resources in dragon fruit (Hylocereus undatus), 2009/2010, Ongoing
Masters Degree, Kit Yew Sen, Molecular Approaches for Characterization and Conservation of Genetic Resources in Chokanan Mango (Mangifera indica), 2009/2010, Ongoing
Masters Degree, Yip Yew Keong, Physiological and Biochemical Changes During Ripening of Rastali (AAB) Bananas, 2009/2010, Ongoing
Masters Degree, Maryam Tehrani, Postharvest Characteristics and Antioxidant Activity in Ripening Jambo (Szygium jambos), 2009/2010, Completed
Masters Degree, Punitha A/P Vasanthan, Physiological and Biochemical Changes of Red Fleshed Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) During Ripening and Vacuum Packaging of Extend Shelf Life, 2008/2009, Completed
Role As Advisor At First Degree Level
(Academic Session), (No. of Candidates), (No. of Contact Hours Per Year)
2007/2008, 5, 8
2006/2007, 8, 8
2008/2009, 5, 8
2009/2010, 2, 8
EXPERT/TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
(Activity), (Organisation), (Role), (From)-(Until), (Level).
Appointed as Trainer for Introduction to Bioinformatics Workshop at the Department of Pharmacology, UM, University of Malaya, Trainer, 2010-2010, (University)
Invited Speaker/Expert for Workshop "The Science and Art of Effective Communication", Institute of Graduate Studies, University of Malaya, Invited Speaker/Expert, 2011-2011, (University)
Invited Speaker and Moderator for program "Managing in-campus student communications program (MCIS) 2011", Malaysian Institute for Debate and Public Speaking (MIDP), Expert Advisor, 2011-2011, (National)
Organizer and Advisor in organizing the workshop on "Orchid Uses, Physiology and Biotechnology". Invited speakers were Prof Em Dr Joseph Arditti, Prof Wong Sek Man, Prof Chen Wen Huei and Dr Teoh Eng Soon, Postharvest Biotechnology Lab, University of Malaya, Advisor, 2011-2011, (International)
Invited Adjudicator to the Annual National Independence Public Speaking Competition 2011, Majlis Debat Universiti-universiti Malaysia, Invited Adjudicator/Expert, 2011-2011, (National)
Invited Adjudicator and Invigilator for the World Scholar's Cup - Global Round, Malaysian Institute for Debate and Public Speaking, , 2011-2011, (International)
TEACHING
(Course Title), (Academic Session), (No of Student), (No of Contact Hours).
First Degree
SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION, 2008/2009(1,2), 40, 2
POST HARVEST PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 2008/2009(2), 40, 5
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY, 2008/2009(1,2), 30, 5
BASIC BIOINFORMATICS, 2008/2009(1,2), 30, 2
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY, 2009/2010(1), 25, 5
POST HARVEST PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 2009/2010(1), 25, 5
SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION, 2009/2010(1,2), 20, 2
BASIC BIOINFORMATICS, 2009/2010(1,2), 20, 2
PLANT BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, 2009/2010(1), 40, 2
SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION, 2010/2011(1,2), 14, 2
POST HARVEST PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 2010/2011(2), 22, 5
ANIMAL AND PLANT GENETIC ENGINEERING, 2010/2011, 25, 3
BASIC BIOINFORMATICS, 2010/2011(1,2), 14, 2
PLANT BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECUR BIOLOGY, 2010/2011(1,2), 27, 2
EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
(Description), (Evaluation Activity).
Manuscript Reviewer for Journal of Plant Physiology, Article In Journal
Reviewer for the Tropical Life Sciences Research 2009, Article In Journal
African Journal of Biotechnology, Article In Journal
Appointment as Manuscript Reviewer for the International Food Research Journal 2009, Manuscript Reviewer
Appointed as Manuscript Reviewer for Postharvest Biology and Technology, Article In Journal
Appointed as Manuscript Reviewer for Journal of Food Engineering, Article In Journal
Reviewer for Asia Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Article In Journal
Appointed as Manuscript Reviewer for Tropical Life Sciences Research on Transgenic Rice, Article In Journal
Appointed as Manuscript Reviewer for Tropical Life Sciences Research on Genomic DNA Extraction, Article In Journal
Appointed as Penyemak Kertas Projek Program Executive Diploma in Plantation Management and Agribusiness, Open University Malaysia, Project
Expression of Dengue Viral Protein in Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum), Thesis
Assessment of Scar Markers for Banana Resistant or Susceptible to Fusarium oxysporium F.SP. Cubense Race 4, Thesis
Evolutionary Relationship Amongst Ethylene Receptor Genes in Plant, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
Determination of Antioxidant Properties of Hylocereus polyrhizus, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
Characterization and Relationship of ACC Synthase (ACCS) Gene in Some Selected Species Using Bioinformatics Tools, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
Physiological and Biochemical Properties of Mangifera indica L. (Chok Anan Mango) At Different Maturity Stages, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
Physiological Changes and Protein Profile of Chokanan at Different Maturity Stages, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
Physiological and Biochemical Properties of Red Fleshed Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) Harvested at Different Harvesting Maturity, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
Characterization and Analysis of Plant Chitinases in Different Classes Using Bioinformatics Tools, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
Study of Optimal Temperature, pH and Stability of Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) Peel for Use as Potential Natural Colourant, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
Characterization and Relationship of Ethylene Receptor Genes in Arabidopsis thaliana Using Bioinformatics Tools, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
Characterization and Relationship of Polygalacturonase Gene in Some Selected Species Using Bioinformatic Tools, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
Characterization and Relationship of 1-Aminocyclopropane-1-Carboxylic Acid Oxidase (ACCO) Gene in Some Selected Species Using Bioinformatics Tools, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
A Comparative Study on Selected Antioxidants During Pollination Induced Senescence on Dendrobium Sonia and Dendrobium Savin White, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
Effects of Sugars and Aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG) on the Longevity of Cut Pollinated Dendrobium Sonia Flowers, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
Cloning and Characterization of ACC Oxidase Gene from MAS(AA) Banana, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
Effects of Sugars and Aminoethoxyvinylglcine (AVG) on the Longevity of Pollinated Dendrobium Savin White Flowers, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
Effects of Sugars and Silver Thiosulphate (STS) on the Longevity of Pollinated Dendrobium Heang Beauty, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
Biochemical Changes in Senescing Dendrobium Sonia Flowers, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
Effect of Sugar and Silver Thiosulphate (STS) on the Longevity of Pollinated Dendrobium Sonia Bomb Kai 17 Flowers, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
Effect of Aminooxyacetic Acid (AOA) and Exogenous Sugars on Selected Physiology and Biochemistry Parameters on Cut Pollinated Dendrobium Sonia, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
Appointed as Evaluator in the Teaching Training Programme for Bachelor of Science with Education (Special Semester 2008/2009), Teaching Training
Postharvest Physiology of Musa acuminata cv Pisang Raja (AAB) in Different Temperature Conditions, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
Physiological and Biochemical Properties of Mangifera indica L (Chokanan Mango)at Different Maturity Stages, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
The Effects of Storage Temperature on Starch-Sugar Transformation of Awak (AAB) Bananas, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
The Physiological Changes and Storage at Different Temperature on Awak (AAB) Bananas, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
Effects of Sugars and Silver Thiosulphates (STS) on the Longevity of Pollinated Dendrobium Savin White Flowers, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
Characterization and Relationship of Pectin Methylesterase Gene in Some Selected Species Using Bioinformatics Tools, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
Biochemical Changes During Senesence of Dendrobium Savin White, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
Effects of Sugars and Aminooxyacetic Acid on the Longevity of Pollinated Dendrobium Heang Beauty Flowers, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
Effects of Sugars and Aminooxyacetic Acid on the Longevity of Pollinated Oncidium Goldiana Flowers, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
Effects of Sugars and Aminooxyacetic Acid on the Longevity of Pollinated Oncidium Gower Ramsey Flowers, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
Th Effetcs of Storage Temperature on Starch-Sugar Transformation of Berangan (AAA) Bananas, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
Physiological Changes During Storage and Ripening of Berangan Banana and Awak Banana at Room Temperature, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
The Physiological Changes and Storage at Different Temperatures on Berangan Bananas, Undergraduate Student Final Year Project
Evaluation of Industrial Training University of Malaya, Industrial Training
CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY
(Contribution To Society), (Level), (Start Date), (End Date).
Chief Judge and Coordinator for UM Intervarsity Debating Championship 2010 , (University), 17-Aug-11 until 09-Sep-11
Appointed as Interview Panelist for the Biasiswa Yang di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship 2011, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia , (National), 10-Aug-11 until 10-Aug-11
Appointed as Accompanying Officer for UM English Debating Team to: Korea Australasian Debating Championship 2011, (International), 06-Jul-11 until 14-Jul-11
Appointed as Accompanying Officer for UM English Debating Team to: 2nd United Asian Debating Championship 2011, (International), 16-May-11 until 23-May-11
Appointed as Coach/Judge/Accompanying Officer for UM English Debating Team to: World Universities Debating Championship (Botswana) , (International), 26-Dec-10 until 04-Jan-11
Appointed as Deputy Chief Adjudicator for the Annual Royals Intervarsity Debating Championship 2010 (UTHM) by MADUM, Appointed as Coach,Accompanying Officer and Judge by University of Malaya to Royals, (National), 17-Dec-10 until 22-Dec-10
Invited as an adjudicator in the inaugural OIC Intervarsity Debating Championship 2010, (International), 14-Dec-10 until 17-Dec-10
Appointed as Coach/Judge/Accompanying Officer for UM English Debating Team to: Bar Council Debating Championship (KL), (International), 09-Dec-10 until 13-Dec-10
Appointed as Coach/Judge/Accompanying Officer for UM English Debating Team to: Asians British Parliamentary Debating Championship (UPM) 2010, (International), 03-Dec-10 until 08-Dec-10
Appointed as Facilitator and Trainer for National Centralised English Debate Training, organized by MADUM, (National), 01-Dec-10 until 02-Dec-10
Chief Judge and Coordinator for UM Intervarsity Debating Championship 2010, (University), 16-Oct-10 until 17-Oct-10
Chief Judge and Coordinator for National Biotechnology Intervarsity Debates 2010 and Interschool National Biotechnology Debates 2010 organized by MOSTI and MABIC, (National), 25-Sep-10 until 02-Oct-10
Appointed as Interview Panelist for the Biasiswa Yang di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship 2010, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia, (National), 24-Aug-10 until 24-Aug-10
Chief Judge and Coordinator for UM Annual Orientation Debates 2010, (University), 04-Jul-10 until 11-Jul-10
Appointed as Deputy Chief Adjudicator for ICRC (The Committee of the Red Cross) -International Humanitarian Law Debating Championship 2010 (UiTM), (International), 11-Jun-10 until 13-Jun-10
Appointed as Coach for UM Debate Team and Accompanying Officer in The Inaugural United Asia Debating Championship 2010, hosted by the Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand, (International), 12-May-10 until 19-May-10
Coordinator for Workshop on Understanding Orchids & Their Development 2010 by Emeritus Prof Dr Joseph Arditti in University of Malaya supported by MOSTI, (National), 24-Feb-10 until 26-Feb-10
Appointed as Coach for UM Debate Team and Invited Judge in The Inaugural Asian British Parliamentary Intervarsity Debating Championships 2009, hosted by the University of Chulalongkorn, Bangkok, Thailand, (International), 20-Nov-09 until 24-Nov-09
Interviewer for the Biasiswa Yang Di-Pertuan Agong 2009, (National), 30-Sep-09 until 30-Sep-09
Selected to participate in the Biotechnology Entrepreneur Workshop organized by BiotechCorp , (National), 07-Jul-09 until 10-Jul-09
Appointed as Rapporteur for the 17th Commonwealth Conference for Education Ministers, (International), 07-Jun-09 until 11-Jun-09
Appointed as Rapporteur for Minisitry Of Science, Technology and Innovation workshop 2009, (National), 01-Jun-09
1 Silver and 2 Bronze Medals for the Intervarsity Staff Games in Terengganu, (National), 01-Jun-09 until 04-Jun-09
Appointed as Rapporteur for Akademi Sains Malaysia, (National), 01-May-09
Appointed as DCA (Deputy Chief Adjudicator) in the Malaysia Debate Open organized by MMU, Malacca, (International), 21-Mar-09 until 23-Mar-09
Appointed as Deputy Chief Adjudicator (DCA) in the 4th Borneo Debating Championship organized by UMS , (National), 25-Feb-09 until 01-Mar-09
Appointed as trainer and chaperon for UM s team to the 2nd Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MSMBB) Quiz, themed Biotechnology-Driven Innovations to Fuel, Feed and Heal the World held at UCSI University , (National), 20-Feb-09 until 22-Feb-09
Appointed as Statistics Office during the Election of the Student Representative Body of University of Malaya, 2008/2009, (University), 01-Jan-09
Appointed as Bendahari (Treasurer) for 9th Residential College, University of Malaya , (University), 01-Jan-09 until 31-Dec-09
Appointed as Fellow for 9th Residential College, University of Malaya , (University), 01-Jan-09 until 31-Dec-09
Appointed as Chief Adjudicator (Ketua Hakim) for the Annual UM Orientation Debates (2004-2009), (University), 13-Jun-04 until 05-Jul-09