PROFESSOR DR. AZIZ BIN AHMAD
Faculty of Science & Marine Environment
aaziz@umt.edu.my
https://wise.umt.edu.my/aaziz
Executive Summary
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Expertise
LIFE SCIENCES
Biological Sciences
Biochemistry
Biological Macromolecules (Including Proteins, Nucleic Acids, Lipids, Carbohydrates)
Publications
Indexed Journal (Scopus & Wos)
Non-Indexed Journal
Books
Chapter In Books
Proceedings
RM1,373,220.74
Approved Grants
18
H-Index (Scopus)
10
Number of Projects
14
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 | Foliar Application Of Silicon Nanoparticles (sinps) Effects On Tuber Yields And Carbohydrate Metabolism In Four Sweet Potatoe (ipomoea Batatas L) Varieties | 2024 | Journal Of Sustainability Science And Management | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 2 | Bright As Day And Dark As Night: Light-dependant Energy For Lipid Biosynthesis And Production In Microalgae | 2022 | World Journal Of Microbiology And Biotechnology | Scopus | Co Author |
| 3 | Foliar Sprays Of Methyl Jasmonic Acid Shift The Endogenous Fatty Acid Levels To Support Rice Plant Growth In Saline Soil | 2023 | Plant Stress | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 4 | Role Of Silica Nanoparticles In Enhancing Drought Tolerance Of Cereal Crops | 2023 | Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-napoca | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 5 | Genetically Engineered Microalgae For Enhanced Bioactive Compounds | 2024 | Discover Applied Sciences | WoS | Co Author |
| 6 | Transcriptome Analysis Of Mangrove-isolated Chlorella Vulgaris Umt-m1 Reveals Insights For Vigorous Growth And Lipid Accumulation Through Reduced Salinity | 2022 | Algal Research | Scopus | Co Author |
| 7 | Bio-efficacy Of Nanosilicon In Regulating Oxidative Activity To Control Rice Seedlings Rot Disease Caused By Burkholderia Glumae | 2025 | Plant Pathology Journal | Scopus | Co Author |
| 8 | The Utilization Of Microbes For Sustainable Food Production | 2023 | Biotechnologia | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 9 | Effects Of Rose-water On The Total Phenol And Flavonoid Content And Radical Scavenger Activity In Fermented Broth With Komagataeibacter Xylinus | 2024 | Umt Journal Of Undergraduate Research | MyCitex | Corresponding Author |
| 10 | Setting A Plausible Route For Saline Soil-based Crop Cultivations By Application Of Beneficial Halophyte-associated Bacteria: A Review | 2022 | Microorganisms | Scopus | Co Author |
| 11 | Principal Component Analysis For Phenotypic Characterization Of Sweet Potato (ipomoea Batatas (l.) Lam.) Genotypes In Malaysia | 2022 | Trends In Sciences | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 12 | Profiling Of Coastal Silicon Solubilizing Rhizobacteria With Plant-growth Promoting Properties For Enhancing Rice Seedling Early Growth Performance | 2024 | Malaysian Journal Of Microbiology | WoS | Co Author |
| 13 | Salinity And Foliar Application Of Methyl Jasmonate Change The Expression Of The Heat Shock Protein 90 (hsp90) Gene And Morphological Traits During The Reproductive Stage Of Rice (oryza Sativa) | 2025 | Asia-pacific Journal Of Molecular Biology And Biotechnology | Scopus | Co Author |
| 14 | Nanotechnology: Recent Progress In Agriculture And Effects On Physiology Of Plants. | 2022 | J. Trop. Plant Physiol. 13(2) (2021):23-36 | MyCitex | Corresponding Author |
| 15 | Ammonium-induced Changes In The Ascorbic Acid, Carotenoid,phenolic And Flavonoid Content In The Cultures Of Aglaonema Simplex | 2023 | University Malaysia Terengganu Undergraduate Journal | MyCitex | Corresponding Author |
| 16 | Elucidating The Key Metabolic Genes Regulating Lipid And Carbohydrate Metabolism In Messastrum Gracile Se-mc4 In Response To Nitrate Starvation | 2025 | Asia-pacific Journal Of Molecular Biology And Biotechnology | Scopus | Co Author |
| 17 | Effects Of Silica Nanoparticles On Morpho-histological And Antioxidant Activities Of Rice Seedlings Under Drought Stress | 2024 | South African Journal Of Botany | Scopus | Co Author |
| 18 | Transcriptome-wide Analysis Of Nitrate Starvation In Messastrum Gracile: Impact On Nitrogen And Carbon Metabolism | 2024 | Journal Of Applied Phycology | WoS | Co Author |
| 19 | Genetic Variability, Heritability, And Genetic Gain In Sweet Potato (ipomoea Batatas L. Lam) For Agronomic Traits | 2023 | Sabrao Journal Of Breeding And Genetics | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 20 | Light Colour Influences The Morphological Traits Of The Cryptocoryne Elliptica Hook F., An Aquatic Plant | 2023 | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Journal Of Undergraduate Research | MyCitex | Corresponding Author |
| 21 | Molluscicidal Activity Of Entomopathogenic Fungus, Metarhizium Anisopliae (hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) Against Golden Apple Snails, Pomacea Canaliculata (architaeniglossa: Ampullariidae) | 2024 | Sains Malaysiana | WoS | Co Author |
| 22 | Pharmacological Properties Of Polyhydroxy Alkaloids: A Mini-review | 2024 | Journal Of Sustainability Science And Management | Scopus | Co Author |
Books
| No. | Book Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaedah Penyelidikan Biologi | 2024 | Penerbit Umt | |
| 2 | Bunga Mawar | 2023 | Penerbit Umt |
Chapter In Books
| No. | Book Title | Chapter Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alternative Assessments In Malaysian Higher Education: Voices From The Field | Assessing Core Manipulative Skills In A Biochemistry Laboratory Practical Test | 2022 | Springer Nature | Co Author |
Proceeding
| No. | Article Title | Year | Proceeding | Indexing | Authorship |
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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 | Elucidating The Biocontrol Mechanisms Of Photosynthetic Bacteria Against Burkholderia Glumae To Combat Panicle Blight Disease In The Rice Production System In Malaysia | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM0.00 | In Progress |
| 2 | Surface Morphology And Mechanical Features Elucidation Of Bacterial Cellulose Reinforced With Polysaccharides Derived From Marine Seaweed For Potential Bio-based Textile Applications | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 3 | Elucidating The Molecular Mechanisms Of Crispr/cas9 Genome Editing Of Highly Expressed Gene (heg) Promoter Towards Improving Carbon Capture Potential In Native Microalgae | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM200,342.00 | In Progress |
| 4 | Elucidating The Effect Of Marine Plants On The Seabass Pond Effluent And Fish Physiological Changes For Climate Resilience And Adaptation In Aquaculture | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM30,000.00 | In Progress |
| 5 | Elucidating The Effect Of Marine Plants On The Seabass Pond Effluent And Fish Physiological Changes For Climate Resilience And Adaptation In Aquaculture | none | none | Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) | RM30,000.00 | In Progress |
| 6 | Community-driven Nature-based Solutions For Environmental Sustainability In Malaysian Aquaculture | Co-Researcher | International | THE BRITISH COUNCIL, UK | RM123,878.74 | In Progress |
| 7 | Unveiling The Toxicity Mechanism Of Entomopathogenic Fungus (metarhizium Anisopliae) In Controlling Invasive Rice Pest, Golden Apple Snails (pomacea Spp.) For Sustaining Food Security In Malaysia | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN PENGAJIAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM143,000.00 | In Progress |
| 8 | Enhancing Plant Tolerance To Biotic And Abiotic Stresses With Utilization Advancement In Nanoparticle Technology | Project Leader | National | LRGS (UPM) | RM560,000.00 | Completed |
| 9 | Elucidating The Bio-efficacy Of Coastal Halophytes Rhizobacteria In Promoting Rice Plant Health, Growth And Productivity On Saline Soil | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM123,000.00 | Completed |
| 10 | Unveiling The Toxicity Mechanism Of Entomopathogenic Fungus (metarhizium Anisopliae) In Controlling Invasive Rice Pest. Golden Apple Snails (pomaea Sp) For Sustaining Food Security In Malaysia | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) | RM143,000.00 | In Progress |
TEACHING
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Subject Name | Degree Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project | Bachelor |
| 2 | Plant Biotechnology | Bachelor |
| 3 | Developmental Biology And Histology | Bachelor |
| 4 | Fundamentals Of Biochemistry | Bachelor |
| 5 | Principles Of Biology | Diploma |
| 6 | Biochemistry | Bachelor |
| 7 | Final Year Research Project | Bachelor |
| 8 | Ecological Biochemistry | Bachelor |
| 9 | Cell And Tissue Culture | Bachelor |
| 10 | Cellular Biology And Biochemistry | Bachelor |
| 11 | Plant Physiology | Bachelor |
| 12 | Plant Biochemistry | Bachelor |
| 13 | Research Methodology In Biology | Bachelor |
| 14 | Industrial Training | Bachelor |
| 15 | Basic Physiology | Bachelor |
POSTGRADUATE STUDENT
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Student Name | Degree | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anne Marie Kaben | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 2 | Zairul Fazwan Bin Md Zainordin | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 3 | Teh Kit Yinn | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 4 | Wan Afifudeen Bin Che Lah @ Abdullah | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 5 | Nurul Afza Karim | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 6 | Muhamad Syazlie Bin Che Ibrahim | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 7 | Teo Han Meng | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 8 | Muhammad Asyraf Bin Mohd Yaman | Master | Completed |
| 9 | Nurfarha Binti Muhamad Zalan | Master | Completed |
| 10 | Teo Han Meng | Master | Completed |
| 11 | Nik Nur Syafiqah Zaini Binti Safayi | Master | Completed |
| 12 | Wan Alia Amiera Bt Wan Zaidi | Master | Completed |
| 13 | Sulaiman | Master | Completed |
| 14 | Liam Jing Zhi | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nanosil: Foliar Fertilizer 7 Plant Growth Regulator For Rice Plant | Trade Secret | Awarded | UMTTS100 | 2023 |
CONSULTANCY
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Title | Date | Level | Client Name |
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KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Title | Year | Level | Collaborator | Funder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free Market Bioses 2025 | 2025 - 2025 | University | Community | none |
| 2 | Pempamer Seminar Industri Padi Terengganu 2024 | 2024 - 2024 | National | Government | none |
| 3 | Usr Community Service | 2024 - 2024 | University | Community | none |
AWARDS
| No. | Name of Awards/Recognition | Awarding Institution | Year Awarded | Level |
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