ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR. HAZLINA BINTI AHAMAD ZAKERI
Faculty of Science & Marine Environment
hazlina@umt.edu.my
https://wise.umt.edu.my/hazlina
Executive Summary
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Expertise
LIFE SCIENCES
Biological Sciences
Biochemistry
Enzymology and Biocatalysis (Including Enzymatic Chemistry)
Publications
Indexed Journal (Scopus & Wos)
Non-Indexed Journal
Books
Chapter In Books
Proceedings
RM255,800.00
Approved Grants
5
H-Index (Scopus)
9
Number of Projects
4
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 | Growth, Pigments Production And Phytochemicals Variation In Tetraselmis Chui Under Different Cultivation Parameters | 2023 | International Aquatic Research | Scopus | Co Author |
| 2 | Analysis Of Fatty Acids And Amino Acids Of Three Local Freshwater Bagridae Fish Species In The Kampar Kanan River, Indonesia, For Food Security | 2024 | International Journal Of Food Science | Scopus | Co Author |
| 3 | Antagonistic Activity And Surface Decontaminant Potential Of Lactic Acid Bacteria From Fermented Oreochromis Niloticus | 2023 | Squalen Bulletin Of Marine And Fisheries Postharvest And Biotechnology | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 4 | Anisakis Typica (diesing, 1860), Dominant Anisakid Nematode Present In Shortfin Scad, Decapterus Macrosoma (bleeker, 1851) From Terengganu Waters, Malaysia | 2022 | Journal Of Sustainability Science And Management | Scopus | Co Author |
| 5 | Freshwater Microalgae Desmodesmus Brasiliensis, Mychonastes Timauensis, And Mychonastes Ovahimbae As Excellent Microalgae Candidates For Sustainable Live Feeds With High-value Bioactive Compounds | 2023 | Asia-pacific Journal Of Molecular Biology And Biotechnology | Scopus | Co Author |
| 6 | Comparative Effects Of Melaleuca Cajuputi And Vitex Rotundifolia Essential Oils On Cellulase Inhibition And Immune Response Modulation In Rhynchophorus Ferrugineus | 2025 | Serangga | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 7 | Host Specificity, Infection Dynamics, And Allergenicity In Anisakis Spp. Infestation: A Review | 2024 | Umt Journal Of Undergraduate Research | MyCitex | Co Author |
| 8 | Total Phenolic And Flavonoid Content In The Essential Oils Of Selected Plants And Its Insecticide Activity For Sustainable Control Of Red Palm Weevil (rhynchophorus Ferrugineus) | 2025 | Journal Of Sustainability Science And Management | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 9 | Oxidative Stress And Activation Of Enzymatic Antioxidative Defence Mechanism In Tetraselmis Chui | 2025 | Malaysian Applied Biology | WoS | Co Author |
| 10 | Combinatorial Treatment With ß-glucanase Enzyme And Chlorhexidine Induces Cysticidal Effects In Acanthamoeba Cyst | 2022 | Parasitology Research | Scopus | Co Author |
| 11 | Chemical Constituents And Antifeedant Activity Of Essential Oils From Four Selected Malaysian Local Plants Against The Invasive Red Palm Weevil Larvae | 2026 | Indonesian Journal Of Chemistry | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 12 | Oxidative Stress And Antioxidant Activities Of Parachlorella Kessleri At Different Growth Phases | 2023 | Journal Of Sustainability Science And Management | Scopus | Co Author |
Books
| No. | Book Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prevalence And Histomorphological Analysis Of Anisakis Larvae In Fork-tailed Threadfin Bream, Nemipterus Furcosus From Terengganu Waters, Malaysia. | 2023 | Food Sustainability And Security: An International Conference (fuse 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 | Integrasi Just-in-time Teaching Dan Peer Instruction Melalui Aplikasi Interaktif Dalam Pengajaran Biokimia Dan Teknologi Enzim | Project Leader | University | UMT | RM10,000.00 | In Progress |
| 2 | Detoxification Enzymes And Immune System Responses Of The Subterranean Termites, Coptotermes Curvignathus, Exposed To Gelam Tree Extracts | Project Leader | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 3 | Isolation And Identification Of Allergen Proteins Produced By Anisakis In Decapterus Macrosoma And Nemipterus Furcosus From Terengganu Water | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 4 | Manipulation Of Culture Growth Conditions In Tetraselmis Chuii For Potential Antioxidant Producers | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | Completed |
| 5 | Manipulation Of Culture Growth Conditions In Tetraselmis Chuii For Potential Antioxidant Producers | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | Completed |
| 6 | Anasakis Spp. And It`s Allergenic Effects Studies In Nemipterus Spp. From Terengganu Water | Co-Researcher | University | Teras Penyelidikan & Inovasi | RM50,000.00 | Completed |
| 7 | Penggunaan Bikar Gembira (happy Beaker) Ke Arah Pemerkasaan Kemahiran Penyediaan Dan Pencairan Larutan Dalam Biokimia | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM6,000.00 | Completed |
| 8 | Implementing A Process-oriented Guided Learning (pogil) Approach In Biochemistry Incorporating Collaborative Education 4.0 Tools | Project Leader | University | UMT | RM5,000.00 | Completed |
| 9 | Elucidating The Mode Of Action Of Essential Oils From Four Plants Against The Invasive Red Palm Weevil And The Defence Mechanisms Of The Weevil | Project Leader | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM104,800.00 | Completed |
TEACHING
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Subject Name | Degree Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cellular Biology And Biochemistry | Bachelor |
| 2 | Research Project Ii | Bachelor |
| 3 | Cell And Molecular Biology | Bachelor |
| 4 | Fundamentals Of Biochemistry | Bachelor |
| 5 | Contemporary Issues In Biology | Bachelor |
| 6 | Industrial Training | Bachelor |
| 7 | Communication In Science | Diploma |
| 8 | Communication In Science | Bachelor |
| 9 | Enzyme Technology | Bachelor |
| 10 | Research Project I | Bachelor |
| 11 | Biochemistry | Bachelor |
| 12 | Biology Of Organisms I | Bachelor |
POSTGRADUATE STUDENT
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Student Name | Degree | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tay Karh Yan | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 2 | Nurul Shafiqa Binti Yusof | Master | Completed |
| 3 | Nurhidayana Mohd Rased | Master | Completed |
| 4 | See Ming She | Master | Completed |
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 |
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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 | Stem Explorer: Kaunselor Dan Pelajar Bersama Sains Dan Teknologi | 2025 - 2026 | National | Community | Kemeterian Kewangan Malaysia (MOF) |
| 2 | Bengkel Kemahiran Teknologi Maklumat Dalam Pengajaran Dan Pembelajaran (program Pendigitalan Ai Dalam Bilik Darjah) | 2024 - 2025 | National | Community | none |
| 3 | Program Sti 100^3 Bersama Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (umt) Dan Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sungai Tong, Setiu Terengganu | 2025 - 2025 | National | Community | MOSTI |
| 4 | Bengkel Kemahiran Teknologi Maklumat Dalam Pengajaran Dan Pembelajaran (program Pendigitalan Ai Dalam Bilik Darjah) | 2024 - 2024 | National | Community | none |
| 5 | Bengkel Kemahiran Teknologi Maklumat Dalam Pengajaran Dan Pembelajaran | 2024 - 2024 | National | Community | none |
AWARDS
| No. | Name of Awards/Recognition | Awarding Institution | Year Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Operation Bioronda: Unlocking Learning Through Spy-themed Authentic Assessment | Ppal, Umt | 2025 | National |
| 2 | Depthink: Challenge Your Mind. Conquer The Ocean’s Layers | Meipta, Usim | 2025 | National |
| 3 | Top Secret Learning: A Spy-themed Framework Authentic Assessment In Contemporary Biology | Umt | 2025 | National |
| 4 | Metabolic Metropolis: Navigating Glycolysis, Krebs Cycle And Electron Highways | Umt/unisza/tatiuc | 2024 | National |
| 5 | Transforming Education Through Immune System Storytelling And Poetic Exploration | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu | 2023 | National |
| 6 | Bg-chlorhex: Par Glycohydrolase Suppressor | Umt/tati Uc/unisza | 2023 | National |
| 7 | Bridging Natural Sciences And Tourism: Empowering Students To Create Eco-friendly Tourism Products | Umt | 2023 | National |
| 8 | From Sugar Rush To Cellular Energy: The Pathway Chronicles | Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia | 2023 | National |
| 9 | From Sugar Rush To Cellular Energy: The Pathway Chronicles | Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia | 2023 | National |
| 10 | Puzzlemebiochemie: Physical, Virtual And Metaverse | Ukm | 2022 | National |
| 11 | Puzzlemebiochemie, Transformed! | Uitm Puncak Alam | 2022 | International |
| 12 | The Metabolic Town: Where Does It Go? | Uitm Puncak Alam | 2022 | International |
| 13 | Best Poster Presenter | Malaysia Society Of Applied Biology (msab) | 2022 | International |
| 14 | Puzzlemebiochemie, Transformed! | Uitm Puncak Alam | 2022 | International |
