ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR. SUVIK A/L ASSAW
Faculty of Science & Marine Environment
aasuvik@umt.edu.my
https://wise.umt.edu.my/aasuvik
Executive Summary
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Expertise
APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Biotechnology
Marine Biotechnology
Marine Products
Publications
Indexed Journal (Scopus & Wos)
Non-Indexed Journal
Books
Chapter In Books
Proceedings
RM1,091,392.00
Approved Grants
10
H-Index (Scopus)
12
Number of Projects
9
Total Postgraduate Students
PUBLICATIONS
Journals
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Article Title | Year | Journals | Indexing | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Traditional Medicinal Uses, Phytochemistry, Biological Properties, And Health Applications Of Vitex Sp. | 2022 | Plants-basel | WoS | Co Author |
| 2 | Inhibitory Effects Of Astaxanthin On Lps-induced Raw 264.7 Inflammation And Breast Cancer Mcf-7 Cell Lines Proliferation | 2022 | Journal Of Sustainability Science And Management | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 3 | Quantification Of Inflammatory Cells By Using Imagej In Hematoxylin And Eosin Stained Paw Tissues From Carrageenan-induced Acute Paw Oedema | 2023 | Annals Of Microscopy | Non-Index | Corresponding Author |
| 4 | Stimulating Immunoglobulin Response By Intramuscular Delivery Of Exopolysaccharides-adjuvanted Mannheimiosis Vaccine In Goats | 2022 | Veterinary World | Scopus | Co Author |
| 5 | Quantification Of Inflammatory Cells By Using Imagej In Hematoxylin And Eosin Stained Paw Tissues From Carrageenan-induced Acute Paw Oedema | 2023 | Annals Of Microscopy | Non-Index | |
| 6 | The Effect Of Vitexicarpin From Vitex Rotundifolia On Lipopolysaccharides And Carrageenan Induced Acute Inflammation | 2023 | Journal Of Sustainability Science And Management | Scopus | Main Author, Corresponding Author |
| 7 | Synthesis, Characterization Of Copper(ii) Complex With Tetradentate N2o2 And Potential Contribution As Promising Antibacterial Studies | 2023 | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Journal Of Undergraduate Research | MyCitex | Co Author |
Books
| No. | Book Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
|---|
Chapter In Books
| No. | Book Title | Chapter Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Navigating The Blue Frontier Emerging Research And Theraupetics In Biotechnology | Management Of Inflammatory Diseases Through Natural Products Of Plant Origin | 2023 | UMT PUBLISHER | Co Author |
Proceeding
| No. | Article Title | Year | Proceeding | Indexing | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exploring Ipomoea Pes-caprae Flower Extracts As A Natural Wound Healing And Antioxidant Agent: In Vitro Bioactivity Study | 2025 | 1st International Biomedical Conference 2025: Bridging The Gaps: Translating Biomedical Research From Lab To Community | none | Corresponding Author |
| 2 | Medicinal Properties Of Coastal Medicial Plant Ipomea Pes-caprae Stem And Roots As Antixodant And Antibacterial | 2023 | Mybiomed Symposium 2023 | none | Co Author |
RESEARCH GRANTS
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Grant Title | Role | Level | Funder | Value (RM) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Effects Of Standardized Lemon Extract Harvested From Lemon Farm Ayer Hitam, Johor In Controlling Obesity | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM90,000.00 | In Progress |
| 2 | Histopathological Evaluation Of Tissue Protection Induced By An Outer Membrane Protein H (omph) Fusion-virus-like Particle (vlp) Vaccine Against Haemorrhagic Septicaemia Disease In Mice | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 3 | Harnessing The Chemical Diversity Of Streptomyces Sp. Sukb32 Through Dereplication-guided Strategies For Antimicrobial And Antibiofilm Activities Keywords: Actinomycetes, Lc-ms, Dereplication, Metabolomics, Antibiofilm | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 4 | Mechanistic Insights Into Collagen Regulation Associated With Collagenase And Elastase By Ipomoea Pes-caprae Flower Methanolic Extract In Wound Healing Process In Vitro And In Vivo | Project Leader | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM128,200.00 | In Progress |
| 5 | Elucidation Of The Safety Dose And Mechanism Of Immuno-modulatory Effects Of Standardized Malaysian Stingless Bee Bread As Alternative Supplement | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM156,400.00 | In Progress |
| 6 | Elucidation Of The Safety Dose And Mechanism Of Immuno-modulatory Effects Of Standardized Malaysian Stingless Bee Bread As Alternative Supplement | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) | RM156,400.00 | In Progress |
| 7 | Elucidation Of Vitex Rotundifolia Fruits Extract On Full-thickness Skin Wound Healing Mechanism And Its Association With Transforming Growth Factor 1¿¿ And Collagen Deposition In Sprague Dawley Rats | Project Leader | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 8 | Elucidation Of Vitex Rotundifolia Fruits Extract On Full-thickness Skin Wound Healing Mechanism And Its Associtaion With Transforming Growth Factor 1beta And Collagen Deposition In Sprague Dawleys Rats | Project Leader | University | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 9 | Elucidating The Effects Of Earthworms Extract On Mcf-7 Breast Cancer Cells` P53 Level, Cell Cycle, And Redox Profile | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 10 | Elucidating The Effects Of Earthworms Extract On Mcf-7 Breast Cancer Cells P53 Level, Cell Cycle And Redox Profile | Co-Researcher | University | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 11 | Effect Of Dietary Astaxanthin-rich Green Microalgae (hematococcus Pluvalis) On Anti-aging Process | Co-Researcher | University | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) | RM30,000.00 | In Progress |
| 12 | Elucidation Of Anti-inflammatory Mechanisms Of Vitexicarpin And Its Analogue On Immune Cells Activation | Project Leader | National | Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) | RM96,200.00 | In Progress |
TEACHING
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Subject Name | Degree Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biochemistry | Bachelor |
| 2 | Field Work For Marine Biology | Bachelor |
| 3 | Methods And Instrumentation In Marine Biology | Bachelor |
| 4 | Kaedah Penyelidikan | Master |
| 5 | Principles Of Marine Biochemistry | Bachelor |
| 6 | Scientific Writing And Communication In Marine Biology | Bachelor |
| 7 | Ocean Biology And Human Health | Bachelor |
| 8 | (scientific Writing And Communication In Marine Biology | Bachelor |
| 9 | Environment And Human | Bachelor |
| 10 | Aquatic Methods And Instrumentation | Bachelor |
| 11 | Industrial Training | Bachelor |
| 12 | Ocean And Life | Bachelor |
| 13 | Marine Biodiversity And Conservation | Bachelor |
POSTGRADUATE STUDENT
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Student Name | Degree | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayan Yousef Ata Altarifi | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 2 | Bayan Yousef Ata Altarifi | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 3 | Bayan Yousef Ata Altarifi | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 4 | Thirukanthan Chandra Segaran | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 5 | Nurul Shahirah Binti Mohd Azam | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 6 | Muhammad Aniq Hamzah Bin Mohd Azmi | Master | Completed |
| 7 | Khaizuran Shahiran Bin Mohd Izhan | Master | Ongoing |
| 8 | Nurfatihah Binti Nazar | Master | Ongoing |
| 9 | Muhammad Syakirin Bin Zulhadi | Master | Ongoing |
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | IP Title | IP Type | IP Status | Reference ID | Year |
|---|
CONSULTANCY
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Title | Date | Level | Client Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocean Hope Project - Ocean Literacy | 01/01/2020 - 01/01/2030 | National | Rhb Bank & Youth |
| 2 | Perlaksanaan Program Kampung Angkat Madani 2025: Kampung Tanjung Gelam, Mengabang Telipot, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu | 01/06/2025 - 01/06/2026 | National | Jabatan Perancangan Bandar Dan Desa (planmalaysia) |
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Title | Year | Level | Collaborator | Funder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pendidikan Literasi Kelautan Dan Pengurusan Pantai | 2022 - 2023 | University | University | KTAGS |
| 2 | Program Pemindahan Ilmu Umt Di Sekolah Kebangsaan Batu Rakit | 2021 - 2022 | National | Community | none |
| 3 | Program Sulam Bagi Projek Constructive Visions Global Partnership | 2021 - 2022 | International | Ngo | none |
AWARDS
| No. | Name of Awards/Recognition | Awarding Institution | Year Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scalogel: A Patented Fish-scale-derived Biomedical Scaffold For Accelerated Wound Healing | Unisza | 2025 | National |
| 2 | Scalogel: A Patented Fish-scale-derived Biomedical Scaffold For Accelarated Wound Healing | Unisza | 2025 | National |
| 3 | The Best Presenter Award (oral) | Umt | 2022 | National |
| 4 | Potential Production Of Fish Waste Biodiesel From Keropok Industry In Malaysia | Unisza, Umt & Tati | 2022 | National |
