Senior Lecturer
Member of iKohza
Dr. Shaza Eva Mohamad
(PhD, University of York, 2006)
Contact detail: shaza@utm.my
Tel: 03-22031287/ Fax: 03-22031266
Department of Environmental Engineering and Green Technology (EGT), Malaysia Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT) Universiti Teknologi Malaysia .Malaysia (2015- present)
Previous: Faculty of Biosciences and Medical Engineering, UTM Johor Bahru (2000-2015)
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION:
(Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry), University of Malaya, 1997
MBiotech, University Malaya, 2000
PhD (Biology) University of York, 2007
Postdoctoral position at University of York (2011-2013)- Centre for Novel Agricultural Product
FIELD OF SPECIAALIZATION/ CURRENT RESEARCH AREA:
Biotransformation , Molecular Biology, Biodegradation. Biofuel from Biomass , Microalgae
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCES: Major Research Programmes/Projects Completed Whole genome sequencing of the extremophiles Leucosporidium sp. And Bacillus G1, 2nd August 2007- 1st August 2009, Researcher, (V73722) Biotransformation of Artonin E into compound with enhanced pharmacological activities using locally isolated microorganisms, 2008-2011, Head of Project, (V79292), E- Science Fund, Ministry of Science Technology & Innovation, Malaysia Screening and Isolation of Microorganism able to convert flavonoids to intermediates having enhanced pharmacological activities, 2008-2011, Head of Project, (V78310), FRGS Grant, Ministry of Higher Education Identification, Isolation and Characterization of Metal-Binding Proteins from metal-Tolerant Bacteria Occuring in Heavily Polluted Soil, 2008-2011, Researcher, (V78312), Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, Ministry of Higher Education Idenfication of potential enzymes for lignicellulosic biodegradation from Limnoria quadripunctata, Dec2011- October 2013, Postdoctoral Researcher, MOHE/UTM/CNAP-University of York/BSBEC UK Purification, overexpression and molecular cloning of new dehalogenase gene from a novel bacteria able to degrade 3-chloropropionate (3cp), 1/4/2011-31/3/2013, Researcher, GUP TIER 1 UTM Integration of a sustainable biofertilizer system for paddy growth and bioenergy generation using nitrogen-fixing microalgae, 1/4/2011-31/3/2013, Researcher, GUP TIER 1 UTM (RM50,000) Ionic liquid Application in the Pretreatment of lignocelullosic biomass leading to enhance production of potential biofuel, 1/4/2014-31/3/2016, Head of Project, GUP TIER 1 UTM Mining Potential Microbial communities from composted cocoa waste producing new enzymes for optimal conversion of lignocellulosic waste to bioethanol, 1/5/2015-31/10/2016, Head of Project, GUP TIER 1 UTM (RM47,500) |
| RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENTS: (Honours and Awards)
Ministry of Higher Education Postdoctoral Fellowship at Centre for Novel Agricultural Product at University of York (Dec 2011-October 2013) 2002-2006: SLAB/JPA Scholarship to do PhD at University of York 1997-1999: National Science Fellowship, Ministry of Science and Technology, Malaysia 1991-1996: MARA Scholarship Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education Postdoctoral Scholarship (Dec2011-Oct 2013) Excellence in Service Award UTM 2008 |
MAJOR PUBLICATIONS:
1. Ahmad Idi and Shaza Eva Mohamad. Bioethanol from Second Generation Feedstock (Lignocellulose Biomass) Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research in Business. December 2011. Vol 3(8) (pg 919-935) ISSN 2073-7122
2. Masyithah Aalia Mohd Ramlan, Nadhirah Aminah Azizan, Bay Hui Han, Lim Chi Kim, Shaza Eva Mohamad, Zaharah Ibrahim Decolourisation of Reactive Black 5 by Azoreductase Produced by Brevibacillus panacihumi ZBI .Jurnal Teknologi, 59 (Sciences and Engineering) Suppl (1) , October 2012: 11–16.
3. Ahmad Idi, Madihah Md. Salleh, Zaharah Ibrahim, Shaza Eva Mohamad. Pretreatment of Cocoa Waste for Bioethanol Production Using Ionic Liquid . Jurnal Teknologi, 59 (Sciences and Engineering) Suppl (1) , October 2012: 49–56
4. Rinugah Raman and Shaza Eva Mohamad. Astaxanthin Production by Freshwater microalgae Chlorella sorokiniana and Marine microalgae Tetraselmis sp. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences 15(24):1182-1186, 2012. ISSN 1028-8880
5. K. Noratiqah, M.S. Madihah, B. Siti Aisyah, M. Shaza Eva, A.A Suraini, K. Kamarulzaman. Statistical optimization of enzymatic degradation process for oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) in rotary drum bioreactor using crude cellulose produced from Aspergillus niger EFB1. Biochemical Engineering Journal. 2013: 8-30 (IF2.984)
6. S.K. Ang, Shaza E.M, Adibah Y., Suriani A.A. Madihah M.S. Production of cellulases and xylanses by Aspergillus fumigates SK1 using untreated oil palm trunk through solid state fermentation. Process Biochemistry. Article in Press. 2013 (IF=2.983)
7. Elda Nurafnie Binti Ibnu Rasid; Shaza Eva Mohamad; Haryati Jamaluddin; Madihah Md Salleh. Screening factors influencing the production of astaxanthin from freshwater and marine microalgae. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology (172 ):2160-2174.2014 (IF 1.893)
8. Shankar A.R, Madihah M.S, Shaza E.M., Nur Aswati K.O, Suraini A.A., Kamarulzaman K. Application of different feeding strategies in fed batch culture for pullulanase production using sago starch. Carbohydrate Polymers (102): 962-969. 2014 (IF3.942)
9. Hesam Kamyab, Mohd Fadhil Md Dina, Chew Lee Tinb, Mohanadoss Ponraja, Mohammad Soltani, Shaza Eva Mohamad, Anahita Maslahaiti Roudia. Micro-Macro Algal Mixture as a Promising Agent for Treating POME Discharge and its potential use as animal feed stock enhancer. Jurnal Teknologi (Sciences and Engineering) 68(5):1-4. 2014
10. Hesam Kamyab, Chew Tin Lee, Mohd Fadhil Md Din, Mohanadoss Ponraj, Shaza Eva Mohamad, Mohsen Sohrabi (2014). Effects of nitrogen source on enhancing growth conditions of green algae to produce higher lipid. Desalination and Water Treatment. 52 :3579-3584.
11. Hesam Kamyab, Chew Tin Lee, Mohd Fadhil Md Din, Shaza Eva Mohamad, Ponraj Mohanadoss, Ameer Badr Khudhair, Anahita Maslahaiti Roudi (2014). Biodiesel Production from Microalgae-Chlorella sorokoniana . Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 8(3) : 140-145
12. .K Shameli, Z Zakaria, H Hara, MB Ahmad, SE Mohamad, MFM Nordin. (2015). Poly (lactic acid)/organoclay blend nanocomposites: structural, mechanical and microstructural properties. Digest journal of nanomaterials and biostructures DIGEST JOURNAL OF NANOMATERIALS AND BIOSTRUCTURES 10 (1), 323-329
13. Shahabaldin Rezania, Mohanadass Ponraj, Amirreza Talaiekhozani, Shaza Eva Mohamad, Mohd Fadhil Mohd Din, Syazwin Mat Taib, Farzaneh Sabbagh, Fadzlin Md Sairan. (2015), Perspectives of phytoremediation using water hyacinth for removal of heavy metals, organic and inorganic pollutants in wastewater, Journal of Environmental Management Volume 163, 125-133.
BOOK CHAPTER:
1. Shaza Eva Mohamad, N.C.Bruce. Hydroxylation of codeinone by Achromobacter xylosoxidans CT1. Chapter in Advances in Biosciences and Bioengineering. Volume 3 ISBN978-983-52-0554-5 (2008)79-93.
2. Shaza Eva Mohamad, N.C. Bruce. Whole cell biotransformation of the morphinan alkaloids. Chapter in Advances in Biosciences and Bioengineering Volume 2 ISBN978-983-52-0554-5(2008)73-79
3. Shaza Eva Mohamad, Siti Nor Afiqah Sunif (2013). Extraction of Lipid in Microalgae Using Several Extraction Methods . ADVANCES IN BIOSCIENCES AND BIOENGINEERING. VOLUME VI : Page 1-12. ISBN 978-983-52-0932-1
4. Shaza Eva Mohamad, Haruna A/P Magalingam (2013).Production of Biodiesel from Marine Microalgae, Tetraselmis sp. ADVANCES IN BIOSCIENCES AND BIOENGINEERING. VOLUME VI : Page 37 – 48. ISBN 978-983-52-0932-1
5. Ameerah Tharek, Huszalina Hussin, Madihah Md Salleh, Shaza Eva Mohamad. (2016). The Application of Marine Microalgae, Tetraselmis chuii in the treatment of palm oil mill effluent. SUSTAINABLE BIOLOGICAL APPROACHES FOR WASTE REMEDIATION Chapter 2 pg 15-35.ISBN 978-983-52-1184-3
PROCEEDINGS:
1. Poster Presentation, 2nd year Phd, 2003, University of York. Biotransformation of the morphinan alkaloids
2. Biochemstry Lunch Club talk, University of York, 2004. Oral presentation. Biotranformation of the morphinan alkaloids.
3. Shaza Eva Mohamad and Neil Bruce 9th Symposium of the Malaysian Society of Applied Biology. Exploring the science of life as a catalyst for technological advancement. Georgetown, Penang 30th -31st May 2007.Biotransformation of the morphinan alkaloids. (POSTER)
4. Shaza Eva Mohamad and Neil Bruce 32nd Annual Conference of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Petaling Jaya, Selangor. 5th-6th September 2007. Characterization of the Hydroxylation activity in codeinone by A.xylosoxidans CT1. (POSTER)
5. Lai Yew Seng and Shaza Eva Mohamad, Simposium Biologi Malaysia: Harnessing The Potential of Biodiversity. Equatorial Hotel Bangi, Selangor. 17th-18th November 2009. Biotransformation of Artonin E (pg 291-292). ISNB 978-983-2519-03-4. (POSTER)
6. Junaidah Mohamat and Shaza Eva Mohamad. Simposium Biologi Malaysia: Harnessing The Potential of Biodiversity. Equatorial Hotel Bangi, Selangor. 17th-18th November 2009. Biotransformation of isoflavone compound from Soybean by Locally Isolated Microorganisms (pg 293-295). ISNB 978-983-2519-03-4.(POSTER)
7. Farhana Hasmuni and Shaza Eva Mohamad Simposium Biologi Malaysia: Harnessing The Potential of Biodiversity. Equatorial Hotel Bangi, Selangor. 17th-18th November 2009.The potential of freshwater and marine microalgae to produce biodiesel (pg69-71). ISNB 978-983-2519-03-4.(POSTER)
8. Sumaiyah Mohd Jeffery and Shaza Eva Mohamad Simposium Biologi Malaysia: Harnessing The Potential of Biodiversity. Equatorial Hotel Bangi, Selangor. 17th-18th November 2009. Biotransformation of Isobavachalcone using locally isolated microorganisms (pg 341-343). ISNB 978-983-2519-03-4. (POSTER)
9. Siti Rohaida Muhammad Nor, Shaza Eva Mohamad and Rosli Md Illias Cloning of β-Xylosidase Gene from Locally Isolated Fungus in Pichia pastoris, pg 94-97. ICORAFSS 2009 2-4th June 2009 . The Zon Regency Hotel Johor Bahru. Second International Conference and Workshops on Basic and Applied Sciences (2nd ICOWOBAS) Regional Annual Fundamental Science Seminar 2009 (RAFSS 2009). Proceedings of the Joint Conference.
10. Lai Yew Seng, Shajarahtunnur Jamil, Shaza Eva Mohamad. Biotransformation of Artonin E. UMS Biotechnology Symposium IV :Harnessing Biological Resources Through Biotechnology. 1-3 December 2010 Biotechnology Research Institute. POSTER
11. Sumaiyah Mohd Jefferey, Shajarahtunnur Jamil, Shaza Eva Mohamad. Biotransfomation of Isobavachalcone using locallt isolated microorganisms.UMS Biotechnology Symposium IV :Harnessing Biological Resources Through Biotechnology. 1-3 December 2010 Biotechnology Research Institute. POSTER
12. Junaidah Mohamat, Shajarahtunnur Jamil, Shaza Eva Mohamad . Biotransformation of isoflavone compound from Soybean by Locally Isolated Microorganisms UMS Biotechnology Symposium IV :Harnessing Biological Resources Through Biotechnology. 1-3 December 2010.Biotechnology Research Institute. POSTER
13. Shahabaldin Rezania, Mohd Fadhil Md Din, Shaza Eva Mohamad, Hesam Kamyab, Farzaneh Sabbagh Mojaveryazdi .A Bioethanol from Cellulosic Material: A Survey. International Conference on Environment 2012 (ICENV 2012). GREEN Technology for Sustainable tomorrow 11-13 December 2012, Park Royal Hotel Penang. USM. Page: 676-682. ORAL PRESENTATION
14. Hesam Kamyab, Ponraj Mohanadoss, Mohd Fadhil Md Din, Shaza Eva Mohamad, Shahabaldin Rezania and Mohsen Sohrabi. Environmental aspect of biodiesel production from microalgae – Chlorella sorokoniana. 4th International Graduate Conference on Engineering, Science and Humanities (IGCESH), 2013 SPS- UTM. Page 493-497. ORAL PRESENTATION.
15. Hesam Kamyab, Mohanadoss Ponraj, Mohd Fadhil Md Din, Shaza Eva Mohamad, Mohd BadruddinMohd Yusof, Mohammad Soltani (2013). Development of Synthesized Microalgal By-Product as Raw Material for Alternative Energy Resource. The 1st conference workshop on Land & Water
16. Hesam Kamyab; Ponraj Mohanadoss; MohdFadhilMd Din,Shaza Eva Mohamad; Shahabaldin Rezania; Mohsen Sohrabi. (2013). Environmental aspect of biodiesel production from microalgae Chlorella sorokoniana. The 4thInternational Graduate Conference on Engineering Science & Humanity
17. Ameerah Tharek, Madihah Md Salleh, Huszalina Hussein, Shaza Eva Mohamad (2014). Treatment of Palm oil mill effluent (POME) using microalgae Tetraselmis chuii. Poster presentation for Biojohor 2014 at Persada Johor (2014).
18. Mok Kar Mun, Hirofumi Hara, Zuriati Zakaria, Nor’azizi Bin Othman, Shaza Eva Mohamad, Masafumi Goto, Kenichi Yoneda, and M.F.M. Nordin and Koji Iwamoto.(2015) Degradation of Persistent Endosulfan by Isolated Actinomycetes and Rhodococcus jostii, RHA1 24-25 August 2015. International Conference on Sustainable Initiatives (ICSI), Anjung Menara Razak, UTM Kuala Lumpur.
19. Development of Mass Cultivation System of Tropical Microalgae Noraiza Suhaimi, Marshila Kaha, Nurul Ashyikin Yahya, Mariam Firdaus Bt. Mad Nordin, Shaza Eva Mohamad, Kamyar Shameli, Kenichi Yoneda, Masafumi Goto, Nor’Azizi Othman,Norio Sugiura, Zuriati Zakaria, Hirofumi Hara and Koji Iwamoto. 24-25 August 2015. International Conference on Sustainable Initiatives (ICSI), Anjung Menara Razak, UTM Kuala Lumpur.
20. Isolation and Characterization of Potential Tropical Oleaginous Microalgae for Biofuel Production Nurul Ashyikin Yahya, Marshila Kaha, Noraiza Suhaimi, Zuriati Zakaria, Nor’Azizi Othman, Shaza Eva Mohamad, Mariam Firdaus Bt Mad Nordin, Kamyar Shameli, Yoneda Kenichi, Masafumi Goto, Norio Sugiura, Hirofumi Hara and Koji Iwamoto. 24-25 August 2015. International Conference on Sustainable Initiatives (ICSI), Anjung Menara Razak, UTM Kuala Lumpur.
21. Exploring the Microbial Diversity in Decay Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (OPEFB) Analhuda Abdullah Tahir, Nuurul Nadrah Mohd Said, Nurtasbiyah Yusuf, Nor Farhana Mohd Barnoh, Zuriati Zakaria, Norio Sugiura, Shaza Eva Mohamad and Hirofumi Hara. 24-25 August 2015. International Conference on Sustainable Initiatives (ICSI), Anjung Menara Razak, UTM Kuala Lumpur
22. The Potential of Marine Microalgae Tetraselmis chuii for Palm Oil Mill Effluent Treatment Hilzaiti Ahmad Shaari, Ameerah Tharek, Madihah Md Salleh and Shaza Eva Mohamad, 24-25 August 2015. International Conference on Sustainable Initiatives (ICSI), Anjung Menara Razak, UTM Kuala Lumpur
23. Optimization Of Biodiesel Production from Marine Microalgae Tetraselmis Chuii Natasha Nabila bt Ibrahim, Haruna A/P Magalingam, Madihah bt Md Salleh, Shaza Eva bt Mohamad 24-25 August 2015. International Conference on Sustainable Initiatives (ICSI), Anjung Menara Razak, UTM Kuala Lumpur
24. Azoreductase and NADH Peroxidase in Biodegradation of Acid Orange 7 Using Enterococcus faecalis Strain ZL Ainur Adliana Salleh, Wong Huey Xuan and Shaza Eva Mohamad. 24-25 August 2015. International Conference on Sustainable Initiatives (ICSI), Anjung Menara Razak, UTM Kuala Lumpur
25. Biomass Production and Nutrient Removal by Spontaneous Grown Green Algae Oedogonium Sp. From A Pond in University Of Tsukuba Koji Iwamoto, Edziani Nabila bt Saleh, Yutaka Hanawa , Noraiza bt Suhaimi, Marshila bt Kaha, Nurul Ashyikin bt Yahya, Hirofumi Hara, Norio Sugiura, Masafumi Goto, Shaza Eva bt Mohamad, Mariam Firdaus bt. Mad Nordin, Kamyar Shameli and Yoshihiro Shiraiwa. 24-25 August 2015. International Conference on Sustainable Initiatives (ICSI), Anjung Menara Razak, UTM Kuala Lumpur
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES:
1) Global Outreach Programme to Perth Australia 2011(masters student 2011)
MEMBERSHIP:
1) Society for Applied Microbiology,
Join ID: 7EB75287-BD85-4076-9D43B7A4B2F2E60D
Date of membership: March 13, 2013
2) The Biochemical Society, Portland Press United Kingdom: Student Member 2003-2006.
3) Member of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2007-2008)
4) Asean Federation of Biotechnology (AFOB) since February 2011
5) Member of EnVBio Research Group (under Sustainability Reserach Alliance ) in UTM.
6) Secretary for ARPOS (Academic Research on Palm Oil Sustainability) Network since 2014 (International academic society- committee member)
REFERENCES:
1) Dr. Haryati Jamaluddin
Faculty of Biosciences and Bioengineering
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Skudai 81310
Johor
Malaysia
Email: haryati@fbb.utm.my
2) Professor Neil Bruce
CNAP M2, Department of Biology
University of York
United Kingdom
Email: ncb5@york.ac.uk
3) Dr. Zaharah Ibrahim
Faculty of Biosciences and Bioengineering
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Skudai 81310
Johor
Malaysia
Email: zaharah@fbb.utm.my