Achievements

RECIPIENTS OF THE FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME (FRGS) FROM THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

Congratulations to Dr. Michelle Soo Oi Yoon (Faculty of Applied Sciences) and Co-Researchers for their project entitled: “Interaction of Acinetobactor venetianus and Cycloclasticus pugetii with acetylated Kapok (Ceiba pentandra) cotton fibres, and their ability to degrade crude oil”.

UCSI APPLIED SCIENCES LECTURER IN TOP 1% FOR 'AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES' CITATIONS

UCSI University's Head of Department Research and Postgraduate Studies, Faculty of Applied Sciences Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nyam Kar Lin has been included in the latest Top 1% for Agricultural Sciences citation list, based on total citations as ranked by Clarivate Analytics.

Previously, Dr Nyam Kar Lin was ranked 5211 (November 2018) and has jumped 1535 spots to 3635 (June 2019), firmly placing her in top 1% in the list.

The placement was based on the Essential Science Indicators (ESI) - an analytical tool that identifies top-performing research and the impact of publications in the Web of Science Core Collection.

UCSI’S MICHELLE SOO DISCOVERS NEW PARASITES; NAMES ONE AFTER THE BANTING TOWN

UCSI University's Aquatic Science Lecturer Dr Michelle Soo Oi Yoon has discovered 14 new species of marine parasites. As a marine taxonomist, who studies marine life, Michelle’s discovery is considered record-breaking in her field of work.

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WON ONE OF THE 3RD ICMBB'S BEST POSTER PRIZE.

The 3rd ICMBB, held from 24-25 April 2019, was co-organized by the Faculty of Applied Sciences at UCSI University and the Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology & Biotechnology.

FAS BIOTECHNOLOGY STUDENT WINS BEST POSTER PRIZE AT THE 30TH INTERVARSITY BIOCHEMISTRY SEMINAR.

Won the Best Poster prize at the 30th Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar (IBS) held on 4th May 2019 at University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus. The annual IBS is organized by the Malaysian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MSBMB) and involves participants from 15 public and private universities. 

FAS FOOD SCIENCE STUDENTS SHINE AT INTERVARSITY PALM OIL QUIZ COMPETITION.

Winning 2nd place in the Intervarsity Palm Oil Quiz Competition organised by Malaysia Palm Oil Council (MPOC). It was held on 18th April 2019 during CEO Day at UPM in conjunction with Love MY Palm Oil Campaign. The campaign was launched by Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir. 

FAS POSTGRADUATE STUDENT BAGS AWARD AT MIFT'S 11TH NATIONAL FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPETITION.

Won 2nd runner up award in the Postgraduate Oral competition, while the JUJUBEST team won the 2nd runner up award in the Innovative Food Product Development competition. It was held at UTAR, Kampar (6-7 April 2019).

3RD ICMBB'S BEST POSTER PRIZE.

Looh Sung Cheng (BSc Hons Biotechnology 2nd year student) won the 3rd ICMBB's Science SLAM. The 3rd ICMBB, held from 24-25 April 2019, was co-organized by the Faculty of Applied Sciences at UCSI University and the Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology & Biotechnology.

WON A TRAVEL FELLOWSHIP FROM THE RIKEN CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY (CDB) TO ATTEND THE CDB SYMPOSIUM 2018

UCSI’s Faculty of Applied Sciences lecturer Ms. Karen Tan won a travel fellowship from the RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology (CDB) to attend the CDB Symposium 2018 - Dynamic Homeostasis: From Development to Aging in Kobe, Japan from 26-28 March 2018. 

ASSISTANT PROF DR SATVINDER KAUR SPREAD THE MESSAGE ON HEALTHY DIET AND IMPROVED NUTRITION IN INDIA.

Assistant Professor Dr Satvinder Kaur Head of Nutrition with Wellness Programme, Faculty of Applied Sciences, received the second prize award for Best Oral Presentation at the Second International NIN Centenary Conference in Hyderabad, India. This Conference is intended for students, researchers, industry professionals and regulators with an interest in the changing food system and its impact on health and nutrition.