ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR. VIGNESWARI A/P N SEVAKUMARAN
Institute of Climate Adaptation & Marine Biotechnology
vicky@umt.edu.my
https://wise.umt.edu.my/vicky
Executive Summary
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Expertise
LIFE SCIENCES
Biological Sciences
Microbiology
Bacteriology
Publications
Indexed Journal (Scopus & Wos)
Non-Indexed Journal
Books
Chapter In Books
Proceedings
RM5,644,500.00
Approved Grants
24
H-Index (Scopus)
10
Number of Projects
17
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 | Computational And Experimental Investigation Of Antibacterial Properties Of Some Fluorinated Thioureas | 2023 | Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds | Scopus | Co Author |
| 2 | Bioprospecting Waste For Polyhydroxyalkanoates Production: Embracing Low Carbon Bioeconomy | 2024 | International Journal Of Environmental Science And Technology | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 3 | Improved Functionality Of Cinnamon Oil Emulsion-based Gelatin Films As Potential Edible Packaging Film For Wax Apple | 2022 | Food Bioscience | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 4 | Valorization Of Biodiesel Waste, Glycerine Pitch As A Substrate For Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) Biosynthesis | 2025 | Biotechnology And Applied Biochemistry | WoS | Co Author |
| 5 | Eco-friendly Synthesis Of Silver Nanoparticles Using Coffea Arabica Husk For Enhanced Antibacterial And Anti-cancer Applications | 2025 | Biomass And Bioenergy | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 6 | Biodepolymerisations Of Intracellular And Extracellular Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Methodological Approaches And Current Update On Biotechnological Applications | 2025 | Polymer Degradation And Stability | WoS | Co Author |
| 7 | Xestospongia Muta Fraction-7 And Linoleic Acid: Effects On Sr-bi Gene Expression And Hdl Cholesterol Uptake | 2023 | Marine Drugs | WoS | Co Author |
| 8 | Green Synthesis And Characterization Of Silver Nanoparticles Using Rice (oryza Sativa) And Spent Coffee (coffea Robusta) Grounds From Agricultural Waste | 2025 | Food Technology And Biotechnology | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 9 | Characterization And In Situ Biodegradation Analysis Of Brown Kraft Paper Coated With Pha For Potential Sustainable Packaging | 2025 | Food Technology And Biotechnology | WoS | Main Author, Corresponding Author |
| 10 | Characterization And In Situ Biodegradation Analysis Of Brown Kraft Paper Coated With Pha For Potential Sustainable Packaging§ | 2025 | Food Technology And Biotechnology | Scopus | Main Author, Corresponding Author |
| 11 | A Review On Biorefining Of Palm Oil And Sugar Cane Agro-industrial Residues By Bacteria Into Commercially Viable Bioplastics And Biosurfactants | 2022 | Fuel | Scopus | Co Author |
| 12 | Effectiveness Of Collagen And Gatifloxacin In Improving The Healing And Antibacterial Activities Of Gellan Gum Hydrogel Films As Dressing Materials | 2023 | International Journal Of Biological Macromolecules | Scopus | Co Author |
| 13 | Exploring The Advantages And Limitations Of Degradation For Various Biodegradable Micro-bioplastic In Aquatic Environments | 2024 | Journal Of Environmental Management | WoS | Co Author |
| 14 | Bacterial Biorefineries: Transforming Agro-industrial Waste Into Sustainable Solutions For A Circular Bioeconomy | 2026 | Journal Of Renewable Materials | Scopus | Main Author |
| 15 | Cultured Meat In Cellular Agriculture: Advantages, Applications And Challenges | 2023 | Food Bioscience | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 16 | Turning Agricultural Waste Streams Into Biodegradable Plastic: A Step Forward Into Adopting Sustainable Carbon Neutrality | 2024 | Journal Of Environmental Chemical Engineering | Scopus | Main Author, Corresponding Author |
| 17 | Electrospinning In Drug Delivery: Progress And Future Outlook | 2025 | Macromolecular Rapid Communications | Scopus | Co Author |
| 18 | Effect Of Linoleic Acid On Cholesterol Levels In A High-fat Diet-induced Hypercholesterolemia Rat Model | 2023 | Metabolites | Scopus | Co Author |
| 19 | Preliminary Study On Glyphosate-degrading Bacteria Isolated From Agricultural Soil | 2023 | Environmental Advances | Scopus | Co Author |
| 20 | Green Synthesis Of Cicer Arietinum Waste Derived Silver Nanoparticle For Antimicrobial And Cytotoxicity Properties | 2023 | Biocatalysis And Agricultural Biotechnology | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 21 | The Degradation Of Single-use Plastics And Commercially Viable Bioplastics In The Environment: A Review | 2023 | Environmental Research | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 22 | Antibacterial Potential Of Marine Organisms And Coastal Plants In Combating Antibacterial Resistance: A Review | 2024 | Malaysian Journal Of Microbiology | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 23 | Solution Or Pollution? A Paradigm Shifts In Understanding The Fate And Threats Of Biodegradable Plastics In The Marine Environment | 2025 | Journal Of Hazardous Materials Advances | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 24 | Sustainable Valorisation Of Coffee Husk Into Value Added Product In The Context Of Circular Bioeconomy: Exploring Potential Biomass-based Value Webs | 2024 | Food And Bioproducts Processing | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 25 | Methyl Benzoate From Acanthaster Planci Exhibits Lipid-lowering Activity In Hypercholesterolemic Sprague-dawley Rat???s Hepatocyte By Increasing Scavenger Receptor Class B Type 1 (sr-b1) Gene Expression | 2023 | International Journal Of Pharmaceutical Sciences And Research | Non-Index | Co Author |
| 26 | A Review On Conversion Of Microplastics Into Value-added Products: Challenges And Perspectives [ulasan Tentang Penukaran Mikroplastik Kepada Produk Nilai Tambah: Cabaran Dan Perspektif] | 2024 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | Co Author |
| 27 | Smart Packaging- A Pragmatic Solution To Approach Sustainable Food Waste Management | 2023 | Food Packaging And Shelf Life | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 28 | Phytochemicals From Mangrove Species: Prospective Saviour In Battle Against Cancer? | 2026 | Natural Product Research | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 29 | Bacterial Biorefineries: Transforming Agro-industrial Waste Into Sustainable Solutions For A Circular Bioeconomy | 2025 | Journal Of Renewable Materials | Non-Index | |
| 30 | Microneedles For Efficient And Precise Drug Delivery In Cancer Therapy | 2023 | Pharmaceutics | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 31 | Surface Modification Of Sponge-like Porous Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate)/gelatine Blend Scaffolds For Potential Biomedical Applications | 2022 | Polymers | Scopus | Co Author |
| 32 | Superlative Short Chain Length And Medium Chain Length Polyhydroxyalkanoates Microbial Producers Isolated From Malaysian Environment | 2025 | Archives Of Microbiology | WoS | Co Author |
| 33 | Leveraging Blockchain Concepts As Watermarkers Of Plastics For Sustainable Waste Management In Progressing Circular Economy | 2022 | Environmental Research | Scopus | Co Author |
| 34 | Phytochemical Characterization And Mechanistic Analysis Of Solvent-derived Extracts From Malaysian Mangroves Sonneratia Alba And Bruguiera Cylindrica For Potential Anticancer Properties | 2026 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | Co Author |
| 35 | Fabrication And Characterization Of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)-blend Scaffolds: [(pembuatan Dan Pencirian Rangkaian Campuran Poli (3-hidroksibutrirat))] | 2024 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | Co Author |
| 36 | Anticancer Potential Of Three Sea Cucumber Species Extracts On Human Breast Cancer Cell Line | 2022 | Squalen Bulletin Of Marine And Fisheries Postharvest And Biotechnology | Scopus | Co Author |
| 37 | Exploring Polymeric Biomaterials In Developing Neural Prostheses | 2022 | Journal Of Bioactive And Compatible Polymers | Scopus | Co Author |
| 38 | Drug Delivery Approaches To Improve The Efficiency Of Phytoderivatives Against Uv Induced Damage- A Review | 2023 | Journal Of Drug Delivery Science And Technology | Scopus | Co Author |
| 39 | Advantages And Prospective Implications Of Smart Materials In Tissue Engineering: Piezoelectric, Shape Memory, And Hydrogels | 2023 | Pharmaceutics | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
Books
| No. | Book Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
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Chapter In Books
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Proceeding
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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 | Characterization And Determination Of Natural Products Derived From Coastal Plants That Enhance Adaptation Of Marine Fish Against Climate And Environmental Stressors | Co-Researcher | National | KPT | RM742,500.00 | In Progress |
| 2 | Unraveling The Role Of Glucose-responsive Sustained Insulin Release Using Marine-derived Chitosan Nanoparticles Hydrogel As Potential Chronic Diabetic Wound Healing Management | Project Leader | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM161,800.00 | In Progress |
| 3 | Elucidation Of Antibiofilm Formation Mechanisms Using Marine Extracts Against Infection And Antimicrobial Resistance (amr) | Project Leader | University | UMT | RM30,000.00 | In Progress |
| 4 | Heis For Sustainable Blue Economy In Malaysia And Indonesia (sutainablue) | Co-Researcher | International | European Union | RM4,088,000.00 | In Progress |
| 5 | Elucidating The Role Of Ph Indicator Embedded In Polymer Scaffolds With Antimicrobial Siver Particles For Real-time Infection Monitoring As Potential Smart Wound Dressing | Project Leader | University | UMT | RM90,000.00 | In Progress |
| 6 | Elucidation Of The Role Of Microneedles Patches Loaded With Docetaxel-encapsulated P(3hb-co-4hb) Nanoparticles As Transdermal Delivery System For Breast Cancer Therapy | Project Leader | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM167,000.00 | In Progress |
| 7 | Design Of Genosensor System Compatible Biopolymer Material Ready For Infectious Diagnostic Kit Development | Project Leader | International | Ministry of External Affairs | RM130,000.00 | In Progress |
| 8 | Smart Microneedle Patches Combined With Biosensors And Feedback-induced Mechanisms As Transdermal Delivery System For Breast Cancer Therapy | Project Leader | Industry/Private/NGO | MALAYSIA TORAY SCIENCE FOUNDATION (MTSF) | RM20,000.00 | Completed |
| 9 | Determining The Effects If Neolamarckia Cadamba Extracts On Markers Of Endothelial Dysfunction In Human Aortic Endothelial Cell (haec) And Its Relation To Polyphenol Compositions | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM98,000.00 | Completed |
| 10 | Elucidation Of Surface Morphology Of Biodegradable Microbial Cellulose-reinforced With Cellulose-reinforced With P(3hb-co-4hb) Scaffold As Potential Chronic Wound Healing Biomaterial | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM92,200.00 | Completed |
TEACHING
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Subject Name | Degree Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marine Biotechnology And Bioprespecting | Bachelor |
| 2 | Basic Microbiology | Bachelor |
| 3 | Industrial Biotechnology | Bachelor |
| 4 | Industrial Training | Bachelor |
| 5 | Biochemistry | Bachelor |
| 6 | Marine Debris In Circular Blue Economy | Bachelor |
| 7 | Scientific Writing In Biology | Bachelor |
POSTGRADUATE STUDENT
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Student Name | Degree | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurul Adila Binti Azemi | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 2 | Keisheni A/p Ganeson | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 3 | Nurfitrah Binti Halim | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 4 | Syed Ali Akbar S I | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 5 | Nithiskanna | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 6 | Sreeshna Valsan | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 7 | Avanthika N K | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 8 | M. Deepakkumar | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 9 | Arul Sahayam Navin Godson | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 10 | Mouriya Govindan Kothandaraman | Master | Completed |
| 11 | Kavin Tamilselvan Kamatchi | Master | Completed |
| 12 | Norain Binti Nadzrin | Master | Completed |
| 13 | Nurul Afifah Bt Mohd Kamal Rufadzil | Master | Ongoing |
| 14 | Sreeshna Valsan | Master | Ongoing |
| 15 | Sreelaya Avarondan Veedu | Master | Ongoing |
| 16 | Abisha Sthevan | Master | Ongoing |
| 17 | Esther Slazer Gifta | 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 | Microxpatch Microneedle: Dissolving Microneedle Patch Comprising Of Polymeric Nanoparticles For Transdermal Drug Delivery | Patent | none | PI2025000258 | 2025 |
| 2 | Blueheal | Copyright | Awarded | LY2025W09931 | 2025 |
| 3 | Keropok Keping Cendawan Tiram | Trade Secret | Awarded | UMTTS109 | 2024 |
| 4 | Nanocoff | Copyright | Awarded | LY2024C06972 | 2024 |
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 | Projek Keusahawanan Penanaman Dan Pembangunan Produk Hiliran Cendawan Tiram | 2025 - 2026 | National | Industry | MOF |
| 2 | Projek Tanaman Cendawan Tiram | 2025 - 2025 | National | Industry | none |
| 3 | Program Keusahawanan Cendawan Tiram | 2024 - 2024 | National | Government | none |
| 4 | Keusahawanan Cendawan Tiram Komuniti Madani | 2023 - 2024 | National | Industry | none |
| 5 | Ktag | 2022 - 2024 | University | Industry | KTAGS |
AWARDS
| No. | Name of Awards/Recognition | Awarding Institution | Year Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blueheal: Smart Wound Dressing In Monitoring Chronic Wound Infection (cluster Medicine And Helathcare) | Unisza | 2025 | National |
| 2 | Snas Saseaf Postdoctoral Fellowship At Natioanl Univeristy Of Singapore | Singapore National Academy Of Science | 2025 | International |
| 3 | Best Oral Presentation | University Of San Agustin, Philippines | 2024 | International |
| 4 | Distinguished Scientist 2023 | Udayana University | 2023 | International |
| 5 | Best Oral Poster | Udayana University | 2023 | International |
