PhytoRG is simply referring to a phytochemistry and phytotechnology research group under supervision Ts ChM Dr Mohamad Shazeli Che Zain. We are dedicated and committed in transforming the undervalued bioresource material into high value and precise bioproducts through cutting-edge bioscience technology encompassing natural product chemistry, biotechnology, nanotechnology, omics-technology and bioinformatics. PhytoRG is inspired to make new breakthroughs in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmeceutical, agricultural, fine chemical and other industries for better tomorrow.
Meet Our PhytoRG Members
.png)
Principal Investigator | Main/Co-supervisor
Dr Mohamad Shazeli Che Zain (MY)
Dr Shazeli is inspired to sustainably transform the underutilized bioresources into high value bioproducts using integrating green phytoneering technology for various applications.
.png)
Phd Research Candidate - UPM
Ms Chan Yee Han (MY)
Ms Yee Han is currently pursuing her PhD on Production of Melicope ptelefolia Standardised Leaf Extract for the In Vitro, In Vivo and Metabolomics Evaluations of Its Anti-Allergic Inflammatory and Atopic Dermatitis-Mitigating Effects
Phd Research Candidate - Unisza
Mrs Wan Siti Azierah Wan Mohd Azemin (MY)
Mrs Azierah is currently pursuing her PhD on Investigation on the Mechanism of Action of Active Fraction from Melaleuca Cajuputi Powell Leaves Extract from Wound Healing Properties
.png)
MSc Research Candidate - USM
Ms Priscillia Ann David (MY)
Ms Priscillia is currently pursuing her master research on Green Isolation and Structural Elucidation of Flavonoid Fine Chemicals from Oil Palm (Elaeis guineesis Jacq.) Leaf Biomass and Evaluation on its Diabetic Wound Healing Effects
MSc Research Candidate - USM
Ms Chandrika Visallane Chandiran (MY)
Ms Chandrika is currently pursuing her master research on the Characteristics and Adsorption Mechanism of Oil Palm Leaf Derived Activated Carbon Functionalized with NaDES for Flavonoid Purification, Serve as Diabetic Wound Healing Agents
MSc Research Candidate - USM
Ms Raghad Yousef Ali Aljawarneh (JO)
Ms Raghad is currently pursuing her master research on the Flavonoid Enrichment from Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) and Evaluation its Pharmacological Properties.
MSc Research Candidate - USM
Ms Nur Aqilah Ismail (MY)
Ms Aqilah is currently pursuing her master research on the Development of Smart Hydrogel Impregnated with Standardized Natural Therapeutic Agents for Diabetic Wound Healing.
MSc Research Candidate - USM
Ms Ahmed Ayesha Fatima (IN)
Ms Ayesha is currently pursuing her master research on the Investigating The Therapeutic Potential of Cocoa Waste Flavonoids in Regulating CDC42 Activation.
.png)
MSc Research Candidate - USM
Mr Syed Rohaan Ali (IN)
Mr Rohan is currently pursuing his master research on the Preparation and characterisation of highly adhesive and strechable biomembrane loaded with kenaf extract for cosmetics application.
MSc Research Candidate - USM
Mrs Nur Alia Hasnizam (MY)
Ms Alia is currently pursuing her master research in biotechnology on the Identification of Plant Derived Compounds as Potential Inhibitors of a key SARS-CoV-2 Protein through Integrated In Silico and In Vitro Studies.
Meet Our PhytoRG Juniors
B.Tech (Bioresource Technology) Candidate - USM
Ms Cho Kai Ning (MY)
Ms Kai Ning is currently doing her final year research project on Evaluation of the Effect of Different Substrates on the Polyphenol Contents and Antioxidant Properties of Kombucha Tea Beverage
.png)
B.Tech (Bioresource Technology) Candidate - USM
Mr Shazreen Razali (MY)
Mr Shazreen is currently doing his final year research project on Optimization and Biological Evaluation of Ultrasonic-Natural Deep Eutectic Solvent Assisted Extraction of Polyphenolic Compounds from Mangifera indica L. Leaf
.png)
B.Tech (Bioresource Technology) Candidate - USM
Ms Mimi Mardina Munir (MY)
Ms Mimi is currently doing her final year research project on Optimization of Ultrasonic-NaDES Assisted Extraction of Total Flavonoid Content from Melicope pteleifolia Leaf and Evaluation of its Anti-inflammatory Activities.
B.App]ied Sci (Biotechnology) Candidate - USM
Ms Nur Aini Hadezir (MY)
Ms Aini is currently doing her final year research project on Evaluation the Potential Antioxidant Properties of Various Standardized Polyphenolic Enriched Extracts using Rapid Colorimetric Assays.
.png)
B.Tech (Bioresource Technology) Candidate - USM
Ms Nur Jalilah Ahmad (MY)
Ms Jalilah is currently doing her final year research project on Enrichment of Polyphenols from Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) Rind using Macroporous Adsorption Resins and Evaluation of its Antioxidant Activities
B.Tech (Bioresource Technology) Candidate - USM
Ms Chan Wen Shan (MY)
Ms Wen Shan is currently doing her final year research project on Extraction and Microencapsulation of Oil Palm (Elaeis guineesis Jacq.) Leaf-Flavonoid Enriched Extract using Integrated Ultrasonication-Spray Drying.
.png)
B.Tech (Bioresource Technology) Candidate - USM
Ms Teoh Khe Xin (MY)
Ms Khe Xin is currently doing her final year research project on Extraction and Enrichment of Flavonoids from Different Parts of Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus).
.png)
B.Tech (Bioresource Technology) Candidate - USM
Ms Natalie Leong Joey (MY)
Ms Natalie is currently doing her final year research project on Optimization of Antioxidant-Polyphenolic Compounds from Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) Rind using Ultrasonic-NaDES Assisted Extraction.
