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MUHAMAD AFIQ FAISAL BIN YAHAYA
MAILING ADDRESS
25 Jalan Padi Mahsuri 9,
Bandar Baru UDA,
81200 Johor Bahru,
Johor, Malaysia.
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QUALIFICATION
Master of Science in Medical Virology
University of Manchester, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Science in Industry Biotechnology (Hons.), Majoring in Plant Biotechnology
University of Selangor, Malaysia
Foundation in Science (Biotechnology)
University of Selangor, Malaysia
Malaysia Certificate of Education (SPM/O-LEVEL)
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tasek Utara, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth : 24th April 1989 Passport No.
Age : 27 years old Nationality
Gender : Male Marital Status
Language : Malay, English, Arabic
: A 26958399
: Malaysian
: Single
OBJECTIVES & SUMMARY OF THE CANDIDATE
Currently I am working as a Biotechnology Lecturer in the Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur
(formerly known as Kuala Lumpur Infrastructure University College (KLIUC)). Due to my experience and
education background in pharmaceutical and medical respectively, I have been assigned by the Dean of
the faculty to teach biotechnology and medical subjects which will be stated in greater details below.
With the objectives to contribute as inventively and innovative as possible in any challenging position
being assigned to and to play a prominent and profound role in the expansion and the development of
the organisation, I am open for any criticisms and changes that could contribute to the development of
the organisation and myself.
Written below in a concise manner is the summary of my education, achievements, co-curricular
activities, working experiences with their functions and responsibilities and other skills that I have
gained.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
September 2013 – September 2014
Master of Science in Medical Virology
University of Manchester, UNITED KINGDOM
Programme structure : Taught mode
Graduation Date : September 2014
Specialization : Principles of Microbiology & Virology, Research Methods,
Understanding Infection 1, Understanding Infection 2, Molecular
Diagnostics, Clinical Virology 1, Clinical Virology 2 and Global Health
& Epidemiology.
July 2008 – September 2011
Bachelor of Science in Industry Biotechnology (Hons.)
University of Selangor, MALAYSIA
Major : Plant Biotechnology
CGPA : 3.46/4.00
Graduation Date : October 2011
Specialization : Seed Science & Technology, Plant Biotechnology, Cryobiology &
Cryopreservation, Cell & Molecular Biology, Immunology & Virology,
Entrepreneurship, Principle & Practices of Management, Principle &
Practices of Marketing, Problem Solving Algorithm.
July 2007 – June 2008
Foundation of Science
University of Selangor, MALAYSIA
Major : Biotechnology
CGPA : 3.64/4.00
Graduation Date : June 2008
Specialization : Elementary Cell Biology & Molecule, Elementary Physics,
Elementary Biotechnology, Basic Economy, Basic Accountancy.
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
CLINICAL/ MEDICAL VIROLOGY
Understanding Infection, Principles of Microbiology & Virology, Clinical Virology, Research
Methods, Molecular Diagnostics and Global Health & Epidemiology.
INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY/ PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY
Mathematics for Biotechnology, Cell & Molecular Biology, Chemistry for Biotechnology, Genetics,
Cell & Tissue Culture, Genetic Resources & Conservation, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetic
Engineering, Immunology & Virology, Industrial Microbiology, Bioreactor & Bioprocessing, Seed
Science & Technology, Plant Biotechnology, Biostatistics, Cryobiology & Cryopreservation,
Introduction to Bioinformatics and Elementary Physics.
COMPUTER SKILL AND MANAGEMENT
Introduction to Information Technology, Technical English, Principles & Practices of
Management, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving Algorithm, Situation & Decision Analysis in
Management, Scientific Communication, Principles & Practices of Marketing, Pengajian Malaysia,
Communication Skills, Principles of Accountancy, Principles of Economy and Mathematics &
Science Application.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Company : Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur
Position/Title : Lecturer
Department : Agrotechnology & Biotechnology, Faculty of Applied Science & Foundation Studies
Duration : 5th October 2015 – present
Activities :
Involved with the preparation of teaching materials for Introduction to Molecular & Cell Biology,
Medical Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Gene Cloning & Engineering, Genetics and
Microbiology.
Involved in the structuring for final exam questions for the Bachelor and Diploma of Biotechnology
subjects.
Assist in the review of syllabus for each of the subjects offered by the faculty for the purpose of
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) accreditation application for the programme of Bachelor of
Biotechnology (Hons).
Involved in the starting up of Table of Specification (TOS) and Outcome-based Education (OBE) for
Bachelor of Biotechnology course.
Involved in the setting up for the Tissue Culture room.
Involved with the auditing of teaching files submitted by the lecturers within the department.
Company : Biotropics (M) Bhd.
Position/Title : Research Officer
Department : Herbal Medicine Research Centre (HMRC), Institute for Medical Research (IMR)
Duration : 5th January 2015 - 4th October 2015
Activities :
Has been allocated in the aforementioned department
Assist in review and development of the study plans according to the agreement with the sponsor
Apply for the Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC) before the experiment initiated
Liaise with the veterinary physician in charge for the animal husbandry
Study the protocol in OECD guidelines and SOP
Carry out the collection of literature reviews on the effect of Tongkat Ali and Kacip Fatimah in
combination
Carry out the administration of the test system with the selected test item by oral gavage
Execute the observation and recording processes for the clinical data manifested by the test system
Documentation preparation for the study e.g. labelling for cages and necropsy
Execute the post-mortem of rat in the GLP oriented laboratory in compliance of the OECD guidelines
Execute the histopathological analysis of the test system’s organs
Company : Biovalence Sdn. Bhd.
Position/Title : Technology Management Officer
Department : Management Office
Duration : 7th October 2014 – 2nd January 2015
Activities :
Assist the Chief Technology Officer in preparing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the
local and overseas companies
Preparing the documentations needed for the patent applications from various countries
Carry out purchasing procedures (e.g. invoice, delivery order) for the ordered foods and services
Carry out the documentation for the project’s data (e.g. raw data, reimbursements)
Liaise with the respected collaborators, consultants and patent attorneys in commercialising
company’s product
Execute the laboratory works assigned by the Project Investigator (e.g. daily animal maintenance,
sample preparation) according to the cGMP standard
Execute the intel for future collaborators and clients for the purpose of commercialising
Carry out the grant application from the Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC)
Carry out flight and hotel booking for the purpose of conference and site visit
Establish the filing system
Company : Institute for Medical Research (IMR), Kuala Lumpur
Position/Title : Research Officer Q41 (Contract)
Department : Herbal Medicine Research Centre (HMRC)
Duration : 12th August 2011 – 31st August 2012
Activities :
Assist the Head of HMRC in setting up meetings with Contract Research Organisations (CRO) and
preparing minute meetings
Assist the Head of HMRC to prepare the monthly project’s budget for the grant given by the
government
Carry out purchasing procedures (e.g. invoice, delivery order) for the ordered goods and services
Assist the Project Investigator (PI) in organising workshop for the project
Document preparation for Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
Gathering all the available reviews (electronically & books) regarding the assigned project
Execute the laboratory works assigned by the PI (e.g. daily animal maintenance and observation,
sample preparation) according to the SOPs in the GLP oriented laboratory
Assist the PI in collecting and interpreting the data obtained from the experiment
Liaise with the collaborator; USM
Company : Institute for Medical Research (IMR), Kuala Lumpur
Position/Title : Internship (Research Assistant)
Department : Herbal Medicine Research Centre (HMRC)
Duration : 4th April 2011 – 4th July 2011
Job Summary : Muhamad Afiq spent about 4 months in the organisation, where he performed
his industrial internship. A considerable amount of his time was devoted to the
development of a number of toxicological tests, histological tests and blood
collection from rats by using the cardiac puncture technique. A major part of his
responsibilities involved the handling and maintenance of the experimental
animal and the gathering of all relevant toxicological raw data in order to
generate a finalised data for the study.
Primary Tasks :
To assist the PI in performing the task according to the project
Requirements
To assist the research officers in project management including project
proposal, project schedule and project delivery.
ACHIEVEMENT/SEMINAR/TRAINING/CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN BANDAR BARU UDA & SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN TASEK UTARA (2002-2006)
Secretary Assistant for Red Crescent Society (2002-2004) Committee for Red Crescent Society (2005 & 2006) Appointed as Peer Counselor member Participated for the National Chemistry Quiz Passed in the Malaysian Red Crescent Society examination
Received 2 badges from Malaysian Red Crescent Society; Fire Drills badge, Training Camp badge Participated in marching band competition for the Red Crescent Society during School Sports
Day. Best student for Economy subject in First Monthly Examination 3rd place for English Drama Competition Participated in the National Chemistry Quiz competition Passed in the Oral Arabic Language examination with the overall of 17/20 marks Passed with distinction in the Quran & Sunnah assessment
UNIVERSITY OF SELANGOR (2007-2011)
Head of Academic Exco for Student of Biotechnology & Life Sciences (SOBALS) (2009-2011) Head of Food & Catering Exco in the Ice-Breaking 4 under SOBALS 2010 Facilitator for ‘Minggu Apresiasi Siswa’ (8-12 Ausgut 2009)
Pipetting- Basic Applications & Maintenance 2010- Collaboration with Eppendorf Malaysia (20 December 2010)
Basic Microbiology & PCR Workshop 2009 Niké Run organised by the Department of Student Affairs (HEP)
Field trip to Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) organised by the Ministry of Youth & Sports
Basic Microbiology and PCR Workshop (3 & 4 August 2009) Participated in the Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social (S.P.I.E.S) programme (3 &
4 August 2009) Secretary for Safety & Discipline Exco during ‘Minggu Apresiasi Siswa’ (8-12 August 2009) Field Trip at Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) under Rakan Muda programme (16 March
2008) Niké Run organised by the Department of Student Affairs, University of Selangor ( 2008) Head of Food & Catering Bureau during Ice Breaking 4 (23 January 2010) Dean’s List for Foundation Science academic session of 2/2007/2008 Dean’s List for BSc. Industry Biotechnology academic session of 1/2009/2010
UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER (2013-2014)
Manchester Malaysian Night (M-Night) under the Malaysian Student Society Manchester (MSSM)
Member of Malaysian Student Society Manchester (MSS), United Kingdom City Salford 10K Run organised by the Club La Santa, United Kingdom
INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH (IMR) (2011-2012)
Clinical Trial Audit Training organised by Azmi Burhani Consulting & Veras Research (15-16 November 2011)
Malaysia Herbal Monograph Workshop Hands-on Laboratory Practical at National University of Malaysia (28-30 August 2012)
Voucher Specimen Preparation Workshop (27 October 2011) Seminar on ‘How to Write a World Class Research Paper’ by Prof. Dr. Robert Verpoorte of Leiden
University Appointed as Study Personnel in Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) (December 2011) Appointed as In-Life Testing Personnel for IMR Non-Clinical Research Facility (NCRF) GLP
(January 2015) In-house training : Safety Work in the lab (5 April 2011)
In-house training : Restraint & handling of mice & rats for toxicology study (6 April 2011) In-house training : Blood taking in rat (4 July 2011) In-house training : Post-mortem on rat (July 2011) In-house training : Histopathology processing of tissue & the tools used in histopathology
procedure (29 April 2011) In-house training : Tissue processor (29 April 2011)
In-house training : Administration of test item to rat by oral gavage (13 April 2011) In-house training : Preparation of Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS) & dilution of 10% formalin (1
July 2011) In-house training : Handling of centrifuges (5804R & KUBOTA 3500)- Separation of serum from
blood (2 May 2011) In-house training : Preparation of test item (7 April 2011) In-house training : Preparation of necropsy of rat (1 July 2011)
In-house training : Organ weighing of test system (4 July 2011) In-house training : Recording the clinical observation data (11 April 2011) Seminar on The Effect of Acupuncture or Urut(an) Melayu on The Quality of Life of Post Stroke
Patients (30 September 2011)
2011 Monograft Writing Wrokshop for 10 species prioritised by the National Key Economic Areas (NKEA) (11-13 May 2011)
Seminar & Workshop on the Development of Malaysia Herbal Monograft (MHM) 2011 organised
by the University of Science Malaysia (12-14 December 2011) Participated in Choir show for ‘Majlis Jasamu Dikenang’ & Loyal Service Award organised by the
Institute for Medical Research (26 April 2012) Outreached Programme: Al-ikhlas Wellfare Home organised by the University of Malaya (2014)
BIOTROPICS (M) BHD (2015)
OECD Principles of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) organised the Aurigene Discovery Technologies Ltd., Bangalore, India (1-5 June 2015)
My GLP Refresher Course organised by the Institute for Medical Research (10-13 June 2015) Invited speaker for ‘Biotechnology Experience Sharing’ at Politeknik Nilai, Negeri Sembilan
INFRASTRUCTURE UNIVERSITY KUALA LUMPUR (IUKL) (2016)
Attended and presented a paper in the ICMBBB 2016: 18th International Conference on Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Tokyo, Japan (26 & 27 May 2016)
Pedagogy Training at IUKL (1 & 2 June 2016) Organised a Bioreactor Workshop in the Department of Bioprocess Technology, UPM (August
2016) Appointed by the Exam Unit to be the Chief Invigilator during Final Exam session Appointed by the Head of Agriculture & Biotechnology Department to be the Emcee for the
Academic Presentation by Prof. Andrew Llyod from the University of Brighton on ‘Bionic Man’ (18 April 2016)
Appointed to be the viva voce examination for Diploma of Biotechnology students Appointed to be the examiner for the Industrial Training presentation from Diploma of
Biotechnology students EXTRACURRICULAR
Passed with 2nd Grade in the Darjah Khas examination certificate (2004) Short Story Writing competition organised by the Malay for the Institute of Language & Literature
(DBP) (2006)
Passed with grade B in the Quran Finesse Examination (29 June 2004) Passed in 1st Level of Hafazan Quran organised by the Bandar Baru UDA Mosque (30 October
2005)
Passed in 2nd level of Hafazan Quran organised by the Bandar Baru UDA Mosque (30 October 2005)
Participated in the Fish Trail- Find the Fish, Explore The City activity (21 December 2012) Participated in the Muezzin for Mosque & Prayer room for Johor State Workshop (17 & 18
December 2005) Participated in the Essay Writing Competition- Organ Donation, organised by the Ministry of
Health Malaysia & New Straits Times-Berita Harian (2009)
Passed with Distinction in the Quran & Fard Ain Examination (2002) Green Card holder from Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia (February
2015- February 2017)
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
1) MSc. Final Project
Generation of recombinant Modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA) virus encoding SIVmac239
sequences
To screen the presence of SIVmac239 genes (i.e. gag, tat, RT/int) in the recombinant MVA
virus
To observe the presence of white plaques in the cell culture upon infected by recombinant
MVA virus.
2) BSc. (Hons.) Final Year Project
Gastroprotective effect of peel and pulp methanolic extracts of Musa acuminata on
experimental gastric lesions in rat
• To investigate the antiulcer activity of unripe fruit methanol extract of Musa acuminata
• To compare the antiulcer effect of the peel and pulp extracts of Musa acuminate
• To compare the effectiveness of the peel and pulp extract with the commercial antiulcer
drug; Omeprazole (OMP)
3) BSc. (Hons.) Final Year Project (Second Author)
Anti-ulcerogenic activity of peel and pulp methanolic extracts of Musa acuminata against
ethanol-induced ulcer in vivo (ISBN: 978-983-3757-19-0)
• To screen for the anti-ulcerogenic activity in methanol fruit extract of Musa acuminate in rats
• To evaluate and compare anti-ulcerogenic effects between the peel and pulp of Musa
acuminate
• To screen the effectiveness of the banana extracts as compared to the commercial anti-ulcer
drug; Omeprazole (OMP)
WORK PROJECTS
1) Institute for Medical Research (IMR)
Title: The Effect of Acupuncture or Urut Melayu on post-stroke patients
2) Institute for Medical Research (IMR)
Title: Developing the National Committee for Research & Development in Herbal
Medicine (NRDHM)
3) Institute for Medical Research (IMR)
Title: Acute Toxicity Study of 20 Selected Malaysian Medicinal Herbs on rat
4) Institute for Medical Research (IMR)
Title: Subchronic Toxicity Study Ocimum basilicum Leave Aqueous in Experimental Animal
(in vivo)
5) Biovalence Sdn. Bhd.
Title: Developing and commercialising RetroMAD1 vaccine
6) Biotropics (M) Bhd.
Title: Oral General Toxicity Studies on Tongkat Ali plus Kacip Fatimah; Acute, Sub-acute &
Chronic studies
7) Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL)
Title: Awareness of Genetically Modified Products Among Malaysian Consumers (PISSN:
2010-376X, EISNN: 2010-3778)
SKILLS
MALAY : Reading Writing Speaking Listening
ENGLISH : Reading Writing Speaking Listening
ARABIC : Reading Writing Speaking Listening
OPERATING SYSTEMS (OS) : Window 98/2000
Window XP
OS X
PROGRAMMING LANGGUAGE : Visual C++
MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES : PCR, qPCR & RT-PCR
Dried Blood Spot (DBS)
DNA & Protein Extractions
Gel Electrophoresis
Protein Expression
Restriction Endonuclease Analysis
Yeast Two-Hybrid
ELISA
MICROBIOLOGY, VIROLOGY & PLANT CULTURE TECHNIQUES :
Streak & Spread Culture Technique
Animal & Plant Tissue Culture
Cryobiology & Cryopreservation
Transfection & Transformation Technique
Aseptic Technique
Plant Extraction
PRE-CLINICAL TECHNIQUES : Animal handling & husbandry
Histopathological analysis
Cardiac puncture technique
Necropsy of rats
Fishing technique
Administration of test item by oral gavage
Record clinical observation data
Tissue processor
BIOINFORMATIC TOOLS : Phylotree
ClustalX
NTSys
BLAST
BioEdit
Chromas
Gene Construction Kit (GCK)
CLINICAL VIROLOGY : Retrospective data collection from patient, detection of the source of
ADMINISTRATIVE : MoU, Patent Application, Joint Venture Agreement, Filing System, Meeting
Arrangement, Flight & Hotel Booking for Conference & Site Visit purposes,
Liaison, Grant Application, Disbursement of Patient’s compensation, Handling
Budget Flow, Minute meeting and Purchasing & Order processes.
GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE (GLP) : Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
(OECD), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
TEACHING : Pedagogy of teaching, Bloom’s Taxonomy, Outcome-based Education (OBE) evaluation.
REFEREES
FATIMAH CORAZON ABDULLAH
Academic Advisor
Faculty of Biotechnology & Life Sciences
University of Selangor
Tel : +6012 – 3065957
Email: [email protected] DR ZAKIAH ISMAIL Head of Department,
Herbal Medical Research Centre (HMRC) Institute for Medical Research Centre (IMR), Jalan Pahang, 50588 Kuala Lumpur. Tel : +6019 - 3393980 Email: [email protected]
DR. CAROL YATES Programme Director MSc./ Dip. Medical Virology Room 1.206, Stopford Building, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, M13 9PT,
Manchester, United Kingdom. Tel: +441612751906
Email: [email protected] DR. THOMAS BLANCHARD
Honorary Senior Lecturer (Teaching & Research) Vaccine Development Group, Room 1.206 Stopford Building, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, M13 9PT,
Manchester, United Kingdom. Tel: +441612751907 Email: [email protected]
DR YAP LIP VUN
Assistant Professor,
Faculty of Biosciences
University of Nottingham (Malaysia campus)
Tel : +6019 – 3863273
Email: [email protected]
DR MURIZAL ZAINOL
Research Officer,
Herbal Medical Research Centre (HMRC),
Institute for Medical Research (IMR),
Jalan Pahang,
50588 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel : +6019 – 3914590
Email: [email protected]
PROF. DR. PAUL KLAPPER Professor of Clinical Virology Room 1.209 Stopford Building The University of Manchester, Oxford Road,
M13 9PT, Manchester, United Kingdom.
Tel: +4416127551902 Email: [email protected] DR. CHIKKANA GOWDA CP
Research Scientist Vaccine Development Group, Room 1.206/1.239 Stopford Building, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, M13 9PT,
Manchester, United Kingdom. Tel: +441612751905/ +447741945128 Email: [email protected]
MR. UNG ENG HUAN Chief Technology Officer Biovalence SDN. BHD.
C-12-03, 3 Two Square, No. 2 Jalan 19/1, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Tel : +60198615377 Email : [email protected]
ASSOC. PROF. DR. KONG WEI Dean Faculty of Applied Science and Foundation Studies, Infrastructure University of Kuala Lumpur (IUKL), Unipark Suria,
Jalan Ikram-Uniten, 43000 Kajang, Selangor,
Malaysia. Tel : +60172171282 Email : [email protected]
MRS. BHAIRAVI NAGALINGAM Deputy Chief Technology Officer Designate Biovalence SDN. BHD.,
c-12-03, 3 Two Square, No. 2 Jalan 19/1, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Tel : +60147160649 Email : [email protected]
DR. SYLVIA CHIENG Head Department of Agriculture & Biotechnology. Infrastructure University of Kuala Lumpur (IUKL), Unipark Suria,
Jalan Ikram-Uniten, 43000 Kajang, Selangor,
Malaysia. Tel : +60125235538 Email : [email protected]