ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR. CHA THYE SAN
Faculty of Science & Marine Environment
cha_ts@umt.edu.my
https://wise.umt.edu.my/cha_ts
Executive Summary
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Expertise
LIFE SCIENCES
Biological Sciences
Genetics
Molecular Genetics
Publications
Indexed Journal (Scopus & Wos)
Non-Indexed Journal
Books
Chapter In Books
Proceedings
RM490,342.00
Approved Grants
18
H-Index (Scopus)
3
Number of Projects
15
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 | 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 | Corresponding Author |
| 2 | Transcriptome Analysis Of Mangrove-isolated Chlorella Vulgaris Umt-m1 Reveals Insights For Vigorous Growth And Lipid Accumulation Through Reduced Salinity | 2022 | Algal Research | Scopus | Corresponding 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 | Co Author |
| 4 | Effects Of Nitrogen Starvation On Tag Biosynthesis Genes Expression In Chlorella Vulgaris | 2023 | Asia-pacific Journal Of Molecular Biology And Biotechnology | Scopus | Co Author |
| 5 | Functionality Of Xve-inducible System And Toxicity Assessment Of The Bacterial Pezt Toxin In Microalga, Messastrum Gracile Se-mc4 | 2024 | Asia-pacific Journal Of Molecular Biology And Biotechnology | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 6 | Transcriptome-wide Analysis Of Nitrate Starvation In Messastrum Gracile: Impact On Nitrogen And Carbon Metabolism | 2024 | Journal Of Applied Phycology | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 7 | 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 |
| 8 | 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 |
Books
| No. | Book Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Satreps-cosmos Theme 1 Bio-prospecting Of High Value Indigenous Microalgae | 2023 | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu |
Chapter In Books
| No. | Book Title | Chapter Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
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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 | Development Of Microalgae-based Feed Prototype For Sustainable Tilapia Aquaculture | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM192,000.00 | In Progress |
| 2 | Elucidating The Molecular Mechanisms Of Crispr/cas9 Genome Editing Of Highly Expressed Gene (heg) Promoter Towards Improving Carbon Capture Potential In Native Microalgae | Project Leader | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM200,342.00 | In Progress |
| 3 | Microalgae Transcriptomics For Lipids Enchancement | Project Leader | National | KPT | RM98,000.00 | Completed |
TEACHING
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Subject Name | Degree Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plant Biotechnology | Bachelor |
| 2 | Scientific Writing In Biology | Bachelor |
| 3 | Recombinant Dna Technology | Bachelor |
| 4 | Cell And Tissue Culture | Bachelor |
| 5 | Population Genetics | Bachelor |
| 6 | Final Year Project I | Bachelor |
| 7 | Genetics | Bachelor |
| 8 | Industrial Training | Bachelor |
| 9 | Final Year Project Ii | Bachelor |
| 10 | Communication In Science | Bachelor |
| 11 | Principles Of Genetics | 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 | Wan Afifudeen Bin Che Lah @ Abdullah | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 3 | Nurul Afza Karim | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 4 | Anne Marie Kaben | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 5 | Teh Kit Yinn | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 6 | Wan Afifudeen Bin Che Lah @ Abdullah | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 7 | Wan Afifudeen Bin Che Lah @ Abdullah | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 8 | Nurul Afza Karim | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 9 | Nur Syazana Binti Fauzi | Master | Completed |
| 10 | Gan Sik Ze | Master | Completed |
| 11 | Jessreen Tega | Master | Completed |
| 12 | Gan Sik Ze | Master | Completed |
| 13 | Amirah Aqilah Binti Aziz | Master | Ongoing |
| 14 | Liam Jing Zhi | Master | Ongoing |
| 15 | Ng Yee Fei | 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 |
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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 | Program Pemindahan Ilmu Santuni Komuniti Di Sekolah Kebangsaan Seberang Takir | 2025 - 2025 | University | Community | none |
| 2 | Collaborative Partnership Between Golden Maple Biolab Sdn. Bhd. (gmb) And Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (umt) | 2024 - 2024 | National | Industry | none |
| 3 | Program Pemindahan Ilmu Santuni Komuniti Di Masjid Mengabang Telipot, Kuala Nerus | 2024 - 2024 | University | Community | none |
AWARDS
| No. | Name of Awards/Recognition | Awarding Institution | Year Awarded | Level |
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