ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR TS. DR. MA NYUK LING
Faculty of Science & Marine Environment
nyukling@umt.edu.my
https://wise.umt.edu.my/nyukling
Executive Summary
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Expertise
LIFE SCIENCES
Biological Sciences
Biomolecular Sciences
Biomolecular Structure and Function
Publications
Indexed Journal (Scopus & Wos)
Non-Indexed Journal
Books
Chapter In Books
Proceedings
RM1,152,401.92
Approved Grants
42
H-Index (Scopus)
13
Number of Projects
8
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 | Zero Waste Multistage Utilization Of Ginkgo Biloba Branches | 2022 | Chemosphere | Scopus | Co Author |
| 2 | A Review Of Plants Formaldehyde Metabolism: Implications For Hazardous Emissions And Phytoremediation | 2022 | Journal Of Hazardous Materials | Scopus | Co Author |
| 3 | Removal Of Dye Pollution By An Oxidase Derived From Mutagenesis Of The Deuteromycete Myrothecium With High Potential In Industrial Applications | 2022 | Environmental Pollution | Scopus | Co Author |
| 4 | Antioxidant Properties And Cytotoxic Effects Of Alternanthera Sissoo And Alternanthera Bettzickiana Extracts Against Cancer Cells | 2022 | Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-napoca | Scopus | Co Author |
| 5 | A New Attempt To Control Volatile Organic Compounds (vocs) Pollution- Modification Technology Of Biomass For Adsorption Of Vocs Gas | 2023 | Environmental Pollution | WoS | Co Author |
| 6 | Upcycling Crab Shell Waste Into Biochar For Treatment Of Palm Oil Mill Effluent Via Microwave Pyrolysis And Activation | 2024 | Environmental Research | Scopus | Co Author |
| 7 | Enhanced Humification Via Lignocellulosic Pretreatment In Remediation Of Agricultural Solid Waste | 2024 | Environmental Pollution | Scopus | Co Author |
| 8 | Blood And Cloacal Microbiome Profile Of Captive Green Turtles (chelonia Mydas) And Hawksbill Turtles (eretmochelys Imbricata): Water Quality And Conservation Implications | 2025 | Chemosphere | Scopus | Co Author |
| 9 | Probiotic Fermented Carica Papaya Water Kefir With Chemopreventive Potential | 2025 | Food Bioscience | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 10 | The Effect Of Acetyl Structure Optimization Of Spruce (picea Abies.) Mannan On Promoting Enzymatic Hydrolysis | 2025 | International Journal Of Biological Macromolecules | Scopus | Co Author |
| 11 | Valorization Of Riceberry Broken Rice And Soybean Meal For Optimized Production Of Multifunctional Exopolysaccharide By Bacillus Tequilensis Ps21 With Potent Bioactivities Using Response Surface Methodology | 2025 | Polymers | WoS | Co Author |
| 12 | Blood Heavy Metals Content And Gut Microbiota Profile In Immature And Nesting Wild Green Turtles (chelonia Mydas) | 2026 | Marine Environmental Research | Scopus | Co Author |
| 13 | Fermented Spent Coffee Ground – Derived Gluco-oligosaccharide Extract By Bacillus Amyloliquefaciens As Growth Enhancing And Immunity Boosting Feed Additive For Nile Tilapia (oreochromis Niloticus) | 2026 | Aquaculture Reports | Scopus | Co Author |
| 14 | Use, Exposure And Omics Characterisation Of Potential Hazard In Nanomaterials | 2023 | Materials Today Advances | Scopus | Main Author |
| 15 | Ancient Forest Plants Possess Cytotoxic Properties Causing Liver Cancer Hepg2 Cell Apoptosis | 2024 | Environmental Research | Scopus | Co Author |
| 16 | Discovery Of Biomarkers For Myogenous Temporomandibular Disorders Through Salivary Metabolomic Profiling: A Pilot Study | 2023 | Journal Of Oral And Facial Pain And Headache | Scopus | Co Author |
| 17 | Formaldehyde-free High-strength Low-density Wood Biocomposites Via Corrugation And Self-bonding Of Wooden Cell | 2024 | Advanced Composites And Hybrid Materials | WoS | Co Author |
| 18 | Rebuilding Of Orchid Germplasm Conservation Via Molecular Multi-omics Approaches | 2024 | Journal Of Sustainability Science And Management | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 19 | Highly Efficient Conversion Of Cellulose And Hemicellulose Using An Innovative Ternary Deep Eutectic Solvent: Achieving The Green And Complete Use Of Lignocellulose | 2025 | Industrial Crops And Products | WoS | Co Author |
| 20 | Exploring Dual-coating Strategies For Probiotic Microencapsulation Using Polysaccharide And Protein Systems | 2025 | Discover Food | WoS | Co Author |
| 21 | Harnessing Probiotic Fermentation For Cabbage-based Functional Food: Enhancing Bioactive Compounds And Cytotoxicity Properties | 2026 | Journal Of Food Measurement And Characterization | Scopus | Co Author |
| 22 | Application Of Antimicrobial, Potential Hazard And Mitigation Plans | 2022 | Environmental Research | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 23 | Enhancing N Uptake And Reducing N Pollution Via Green, Sustainable N Fixation-release Model | 2022 | Environmental Research | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 24 | Data On Exopolysaccharides Produced By Bacillus Spp. From Cassava Pulp With Antioxidant And Antimicrobial Properties | 2023 | Data In Brief | Scopus | Co Author |
| 25 | Exploring The Bioactive Potential Of Calostoma Insigne, An Endangered Culinary Puffball Mushroom, From Northeastern Thailand | 2024 | Foods | Scopus | Co Author |
| 26 | Review Of Protein Structure-based Analyses That Illuminate Plant Stress Mechanisms | 2025 | Computational And Structural Biotechnology Journal | Scopus | Co Author |
| 27 | Life Cycle Assessment Of Wood Floorings In China: An Analysis Of Environmental Impacts And Mitigation Strategies | 2026 | Energy And Buildings | Scopus | Co Author |
| 28 | Cytotoxicity And Antiproliferative Activity Of Essential Oils From Lemon, Wild Orange And Petitgrain Against Mcf-7, Hepg2 And Hela Cancer Cells | 2022 | Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-napoca | Scopus | Co Author |
| 29 | A New Attempt To Control Volatile Organic Compounds (vocs) Pollution - Modification Technology Of Biomass For Adsorption Of Vocs Gas | 2023 | Environmental Pollution | Scopus | Co Author |
| 30 | Co-processing Plastics Waste And Biomass By Pyrolysis-gasification: A Review | 2023 | Environmental Chemistry Letters | WoS | Co Author |
| 31 | Effect Of Gibberellic Acid And Eggshell On Hylocereus Polyrhizus | 2023 | Malaysian Applied Biology | Scopus | Co Author |
| 32 | Aquatic Microbiomes Under Stress: The Role Of Gut Microbiota In Detoxification And Adaptation To Environmental Exposures | 2025 | Journal Of Hazardous Materials Advances | Scopus | Co Author |
| 33 | Technological Advancement Spurs Komagataella Phaffii As A Next-generation Platform For Sustainable Biomanufacturing | 2025 | Biotechnology Advances | Scopus | Co Author |
| 34 | Exploring Phytochemical Profile, Antioxidant And Anticancer Activities Of Underexploited Edible Wild Plant Bauhinia Saccocalyx Pierre Leaf Extract Native To Thailand | 2025 | Journal Of Agriculture And Food Research | WoS | Co Author |
| 35 | Shifts In Bacterial Community Structure And Humus Formation Under The Effect Of Applying Compost From The Cooling Stage As A Natural Additive | 2025 | Agriculture-basel | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 36 | The Combined Action Of Biochar And Nitrogen-fixing Bacteria On Microbial And Enzymatic Activities Of Soil N Cycling | 2023 | Environmental Pollution | Scopus | Co Author |
| 37 | Utilizing Adsorption Of Wood And Its Derivatives As An Emerging Strategy For The Treatment Of Heavy Metal-contaminated Wastewater | 2023 | Environmental Pollution | WoS | Co Author |
| 38 | Exploring Environmental Exposomes And The Gut-brain Nexus: Unveiling The Impact Of Pesticide Exposure | 2024 | Environmental Research | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 39 | Efficient Cr(vi) Remediation By Electrospun Composite Porous Nanofibers Incorporating Biomass With Metal Oxides And Metal-organic Framework | 2024 | Environmental Pollution | Scopus | Co Author |
| 40 | Potential Of Synbiotics And Probiotics As Chemopreventive Agent | 2024 | Probiotics And Antimicrobial Proteins | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 41 | A Review And A Bibliometric Analysis Of Tropical Herbs And Their Bioactive Compounds For Modulating Gut Microbiota Function And Glucose Regulation In Type 2 Diabetes | 2024 | Food & Medicine Homology | Non-Index | Co Author |
| 42 | Microalgae As A Sustainable Source Of Carotenoids: Strategies To Improve Yield And Productivity | 2025 | Journal Of Environmental Chemical Engineering | WoS | Co Author |
| 43 | Pyrolysis Recovery And Product Distribution Of Shrimp Shell Waste: Insights From Thermogravimetric-fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy And Pyrolysis–gas Chromatography/mass Spectrometry Characterization | 2025 | Energy And Environment | Scopus | Co Author |
| 44 | Valorisation Of Biomass And Diaper Waste Into A Sustainable Production Of The Medical Mushroom Lingzhi Ganoderma Lucidum | 2022 | Chemosphere | Scopus | Co Author |
| 45 | The Current Trend In Biological Control Approaches In The Mitigation Of Golden Apple Snail Pomacea Spp. | 2022 | Biological Control | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 46 | Reduction And Control Of Air Pollution: Based On Plant-microbe Interactions | 2023 | Environmental Pollutants And Bioavailability | Scopus | Co Author |
| 47 | Progress In Phytoremediation Of Chromium From The Environment | 2023 | Chemosphere | Scopus | Co Author |
| 48 | High-throughput Screening Of Ancient Forest Plant Extracts Shows Cytotoxicity Towards Triple-negative Breast Cancer | 2023 | Environment International | Scopus | Co Author |
| 49 | Seaweed: A Bioindustrial Game-changer For The Green Revolution | 2024 | Biomass And Bioenergy | Scopus | Co Author |
| 50 | Advancements In Biodegradable Printed Circuit Boards: Review Of Material Properties, Fabrication Methods, Applications And Challenges | 2024 | International Journal Of Precision Engineering And Manufacturing | WoS | Co Author |
| 51 | Valorization Of Marine-derived Wastes As Green Sorbents | 2024 | Current Opinion In Green And Sustainable Chemistry | Scopus | Co Author |
| 52 | A Global Meta-analysis Of Gillnet Bycatch Of Toothed Whales: Mitigation Measures And Research Gaps | 2024 | Iscience | WoS | Co Author |
| 53 | Potential Framework For Fully Resourced Of Peach Pits By Multi-recycling Approaches | 2025 | Scientific Reports | WoS | Co Author |
| 54 | Biochar And Microbial Synergy: Enhancing Tobacco Plant Resistance And Soil Remediation Under Cadmium Stress | 2025 | Biochar | WoS | Co Author |
| 55 | Enhancing Carotenoid Contents, Antioxidant Properties And Cytotoxicity Against Human Colon Adenocarcinoma (ht-29) Of Gac Aril Juice (momordica Cochinchinensis Spreng) Through Kefir Grain Fermentation And Hydrolytic Enzyme Treatment | 2026 | Asian Journal Of Agriculture And Biology | WoS | Co Author |
| 56 | An Overview Of Antibiotic And Antibiotic Resistance | 2023 | Environmental Advances | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 57 | Dietary Administration Effects Of Exopolysaccharide Produced By Bacillus Tequilensis Ps21 Using Riceberry Broken Rice, And Soybean Meal On Growth Performance, Immunity, And Resistance To Streptococcus Agalactiae Of Nile Tilapia (oreochromis Niloticus) | 2023 | Animals | Scopus | Co Author |
| 58 | Light-emitting Diodes (leds) For Culturing Microalgae And Cyanobacteria | 2024 | Chemical Engineering Journal | Scopus | Co Author |
| 59 | Emerging Paradigms In Sustainable Shellfish Aquaculture: Microalgae And Biofloc Technologies For Wastewater Treatment | 2024 | Aquaculture | Scopus | Co Author |
| 60 | Gymnemic Acid Alleviates Gut Barrier Disruption And Lipid Dysmetabolism Via Regulating Gut Microbiota In Hfd Hamsters | 2024 | Journal Of Nutritional Biochemistry | WoS | Co Author |
| 61 | Data On The Production Of Antioxidant Exopolysaccharides Produced By Bacillus Amyloliquefaciens Kw8 Using Cassava Pulp And Nitrogen Supplement Optimized Via Response Surface Methodology | 2025 | Data In Brief | WoS | Co Author |
| 62 | Pyrolysis Recovery And Product Distribution Of Shrimp Shell Waste: Insights From Thermogravimetric-fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy And Pyrolysis-gas Chromatography/mass Spectrometry Characterization | 2023 | Energy & Environment | WoS | Co Author |
| 63 | Molluscicidal Activity Of Entomopathogenic Fungus, Metarhizium Anisopliae (hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) Against Golden Apple Snails, Pomacea Canaliculata (architaeniglossa: Ampullariidae) | 2024 | Sains Malaysiana | WoS | Co Author |
| 64 | Stress Tolerance And Metabolism Profiling Of Selected Functional Probiotic Strains | 2025 | Food Bioscience | WoS | Corresponding Author |
Books
| No. | Book Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
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Chapter In Books
| No. | Book Title | Chapter Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Materials Science Forum | Preliminary Study Of Pleurotus Ostreatus (jacq.) P. Kumm. Spent Mushroom Compost As Nutrient Supplement On The Shoot Induction Of Fig Tissue Culture | 2022 | Trans Tech Publications Ltd | Co Author |
| 2 | Achieving Net Zero By Algal Biorefineries | 2025 | CRC Press | Co Author | |
| 3 | Recent Advances In Seaweed Biotechnology: Biomass, Emerging Applications And Bioeconomy | Seaweed-based Biomaterials For Emerging Biotechnological Applicationse | 2025 | Springer Nature | Co Author |
Proceeding
| No. | Article Title | Year | Proceeding | Indexing | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comparative Analysis Of Dehydration Techniques On Phytochemical And Antibacterial Properties On Pink And Purple Flowers Impatiens Walleriana | 2025 | Aip Conference Proceedings | Scopus | 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 | Elucidating The Anti-amoebic Effects Through Cysticidal Mechanisms On Acanthamoeba Cyst By Suppressing Poly(adp-ribose) Glycohydrolase (parg) Using ¿¿-glucanase-conjugated Liposome Encapsulated With Chlorhexidine | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM166,800.00 | In Progress |
| 2 | Physiology And Cellular Mechanisms Of Isothiocyanates (itcs) From Fermented Brassica Oleracea Toward Pesticide Induced Cytotoxicity Gut Function | Project Leader | National | KEMENTERIAN PENGAJIAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM149,000.00 | In Progress |
| 3 | Unravelling The Underlying Mechanism Of Integrated Microalgae-shrimp Cultivation For Wastewater Bioremediation And Shrimp Growth Enhancement Towards Circular Economy And Food Security | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN PENGAJIAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM18,800.00 | In Progress |
| 4 | Physiology And Cellular Mechanisms Of Isothiocyanates (itcs) From Fermented Brassica Oleracea Toward Pesticide Induced Cytotoxicity Gut Function | Project Leader | National | Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) | RM14,900.00 | In Progress |
| 5 | Application Of Metagenomic In The Conservation Of Malaysia Endangered Sea Turtles | Project Leader | National | KEMENTERIAN TENAGA DAN SUMBER ASLI | RM30,000.00 | Completed |
| 6 | Metabolomics Profiling Of Fermented Cabbage By Probiotic Bacteria With Potential Anticancer Property | Project Leader | International | UMT | RM44,486.41 | In Progress |
| 7 | Development Of Innovative Microwave Co2 Pyrolysis Technology For Valorization Of Shellfish Waste | Co-Researcher | International | The Education University Of Hong Kong | RM63,191.42 | Completed |
| 8 | Integrated Metabolomics And Genomics Of Coronary Heart Disease (chd): Elucidating Novel Biomarkers Associaed With The Mechanisms Of Chd And Its Association With The Dietary Patterns Of Terengganu Population | Co-Researcher | National | Agensi Inovasi Malaysia | RM197,400.00 | In Progress |
| 9 | Resources Recovery From Foresty And Aquatic Biomass In Malaysia (setiu Wetland, Redang Island, Lake Kenyir, Kor Hill) Via Thermal And Catalytic Techniques (extraction, Pyrolysis) | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM150,000.00 | Completed |
| 10 | A Novel Pyrolytic Biorefinery Approach For Production Of Bioplastics And Value-added Chemicals Using Waste Plastics, Shellfish Aquaculture Waste And Algal Biomass | Co-Researcher | International | The Education University Of Hong Kong | RM43,412.09 | In Progress |
| 11 | A Novel Pyrolytic Biorefinery Approach For Production Of Bioplastics And Value-added Chemicals Using Waste Plastics, Shellfish Aquaculture Waste And Algal Biomass | Co-Researcher | International | Funder | RM43,412.00 | In Progress |
| 12 | Metabolomics Profilibg And Growth Mechanism Of Mushroom In Culture Substrate Derived From Used Baby Diaper, Food Waste And Pyrolysis Biochar | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM115,500.00 | Completed |
| 13 | Metabolomics Profiling And Growth Mechanism Of Mushroom In Culture Substrate Derived From Used Baby Diaper, Food Waste And Pyrolysis Biochar | Co-Researcher | National | Agensi Inovasi Malaysia | RM115,500.00 | In Progress |
TEACHING
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Subject Name | Degree Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Year Project Ii | Bachelor |
| 2 | International Mobility Outbound Ii | Bachelor |
| 3 | Applied Plant Biotechnology | Diploma |
| 4 | Evolution And Biodiversity | Bachelor |
| 5 | Genetics | Bachelor |
| 6 | Final Year Project I | Bachelor |
| 7 | Developmental Biology | Bachelor |
| 8 | Applied Plant Biotechnology | Bachelor |
| 9 | Cell And Molecular Biology | Bachelor |
| 10 | Contemporary Issues In Biology | Bachelor |
| 11 | Plant Structure And Function | Bachelor |
| 12 | International Mobility Outbound I | Bachelor |
| 13 | Plant Biotechnology | Bachelor |
POSTGRADUATE STUDENT
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Student Name | Degree | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khoo Shing Ching | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 2 | See Ming She | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 3 | Yang Qilin | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 4 | Goh Meng Shien | Master | Completed |
| 5 | Nurhidayana Mohd Rased | Master | Completed |
| 6 | Ching Xin Li | Master | Completed |
| 7 | Chin Kah Wei | Master | Completed |
| 8 | Tai Zhi Ting | 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 | Biomix Plus | Copyright | Awarded | LY2023W05928 | 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 | Innovating Feed Protein Biosynthesis By Machine Learning-enhanced Enzyme Hydrolysis Of Palm Kernel Cake | 2023 - 2025 | International | Government | none |
AWARDS
| No. | Name of Awards/Recognition | Awarding Institution | Year Awarded | Level |
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