Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS

Associate Professor Dr Mah Siau Hui


ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
(Role),(Level),(Duration)
  • Head of Centre for Drug Discovery and Molecular Pharmacology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, , 01/08/2020 to present
  • Program Director (Postgraduate Programmes), School of Biosciences, 01/05/2017 to present
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Institution)
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Natural Products Chemistry, UNIVERSITY PUTRA MALAYSIA, Malaysia
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Petroleum Chemistry, UNIVERSITY PUTRA MALASYSIA, Malaysia
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Institution)
  • PGCHeTL, TAYLOR'S UNIVERSITY, Malaysia
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
(Organisation),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • American Chemical Society-Malaysia Chapter (Central Branch), Committee member, 2016 to 2024 (National)
  • Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Member, 2016 to 2021 (International)
  • Malaysian Institute of Chemistry (IKM), Member, 2014 to 2021 (National)
  • American Chemical Society (ACS), Member, 2014 to 2021 (International)
  • Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research (GA), Member, 2010 to 2020 (International)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
(Area)
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Natural Products Chemistry
RESEARCH INTEREST
(Research Area)
  • Structure-Activity Relationship: Design and synthesis of biologically active compounds
  • Isolation and structural elucidation of secondary metabolites from natural products
  • Oil palm research: Palm-pressed fibre oil, oil palm biomass
PUBLICATIONS
(Title of publication in APA style)
Book Chapter
2023
  • Loh, Z. H., Chua, C. L. L. & Mah, S. H.* (2023). Essential Oils as Potential Skin AntiInflammatory Agent and Their Mechanisms Of Action. Studies in Natural Products Chemistry. Elsevier. Vol. 76. 67-111
  • Ng, C. T., Mah, S. H., Fong, L. Y. (2023) Asiatic Pennywort (Centella asiatica) and Cardiovascular Protection: A New Narrative. Ancient and Traditional Foods, Plants, Herbs and Spices Used in Cardiovascular Health and Disease. Taylor & Francis. 1st Edition. 10.1201/9781003220329-8
  • Gunter, N. V. & Mah, S. H.* (2023). Scutellarin: Bioactivities, Pharmacology, and Development as Promising Therapeutic Agents and Nutraceuticals. Handbook of Dietary Flavonoids. Springer Nature, Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-94753-8_8-1
2021
  • Wong, K. W. & Mah, S. H. (2020). A Review on Xanthones Derivatives with Anti-inflammatory Effects and Their Structure-Activity Relationship. Studies in Natural Products Chemistry. Elsevier.
2020
  • Mah, S. H. (2020). Chalcones in Diets. Handbook of Dietary Phytochemicals (pp. 1-52). Springer, Singapore.
2018
  • Mah, S. H. (2018). Engaging Assessment Tools for the Twenty-First Century Students. In S. F. Tang & C. L. Lim (Eds.), Preparing the Next Generation of Teachers for 21st Century Education (pp. 175-193): IGI Global.
Article in Journals
2024
  • Gunter, N. V., Teh, S. S., Jantan, I., Law, K. P., Morita, H. & Mah, S. H.* (2024) Natural xanthones as modulators of the Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway and potential gastroprotective agents. Phytotherapy Research. DOI: 10.1002/ptr.8160 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Jin, Y., Teh, S. S., Yap, W.H., Lau, H. L. N. & Mah, S. H.* (2024) In vivo Retinoid Metabolic and Visual Cycle Pathways Assessment of Carotenoid-Rich Refined Red Palm-Pressed Mesocarp Olein. Journal of Functional Foods. DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2024.106140 (ISI-Indexed)
2023
  • Wong, K. W., Teh, S. S., Law, K. P., Ismail, I. S., Sato, K., Mase, N. & Mah, S. H.* (2023) Synthesis of Benzylated Amine-Substituted Xanthone Derivatives and Their Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities. Archiv der Pharmazie. 356(1): e2200418 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Lock, T. J., Mah, S. H. & Lai, Z. W. (2023) Versatile Applications of Brewer's Spent Grain: Solid-State Fermentation and Nutritional Added-Value. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology. DOI: 10.1007/s12010-023-04769-3 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Vanessa, V. V., Teh, S. S., Lam, K. W. & Mah, S. H.* (2023) Synthesis of 1-Hydroxy-3-O-Substituted Xanthone Derivatives and Their Structure-Activity Relationship on Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitory Effect. Natural Product Research. DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2022.2137800 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Hakim, N. Y. D. L., Singh, H. K. J., How, K. N., Mah, S. H. & Lai. Z. W. (2023) Kojic Acid and Kojic Acid Ester: Review on Nanotechnology-based Approach for Enhancing the Delivery Efficacy. Recent Advances In Drug Delivery and Formulation. DOI: 10.2174/2667387817666230406091232 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Gunter, N. V., Teh, S. S., Jantan, I., Cespedes-Acuña, C. L. & Mah, S. H.* (2023) The Mechanisms of Action of Prenylated Xanthones Against Breast, Colon, and Lung Cancers, and Their Potential Application Against Drug Resistance. Phytochemistry Reviews. 22(3): 467-503 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Pang, L. W., Hamzah, S., Tan, Sui Ling Janet, Mah, S. H. & Yow, H. Y. (2023) The Effects and Mechanisms of Xanthones in Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review. Neurochemical Research. 48, 3485–3511 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Ahmed, I. A, Ahmad, F. B., Ee, G. C. L., Mah, S. H. & Zamakshshari, N. H. (2023) Solvent Effect on the Phenolic Compounds and Biological Activity of Difference Morinda citrifolia Root Extract. Sains Malaysiana. 52(8): 2287-2296 (ISI-Indexed)
2022
  • Hau, E. H., Teh, S. S., Yeo, S. K., Chua, B. L., Owatworakit, A., Xiao, J. & Mah, S. H.* (2022) Physicochemical and functional properties of Flavourzyme-extracted protein hydrolysate from oil palm leaves. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. DOI: 10.1007/s13399-022-03584-w (ISI-Indexed)
  • Razali, N. N. M., Teh, S. S., Mah, S. H., Yong, Y. K., Ng, C. T., Lim, Y. M. & Fong, L. Y. (2022) Protective Effects of Alternanthera sessilis Ethanolic Extract Against TNF-α or H2O2-induced Endothelial Activation in Human Aortic Endothelial Cells. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. DOI: 10.1155/2022/8738435 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Jin, Y., Teh, S. S., Lau, H. L. N., Xiao J. & Mah, S. H.* (2022) Retinoids as Anti-cancer Agents and Their Mechanisms of Action. American Journal of Cancer Research. 12(3):938-960 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Hau, E. H., Teh, S. S., Yeo, S. K. & Mah, S. H.* (2022) Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Alcalase-Extracted Protein Hydrolysate from Oil Palm Leaves. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.11350 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Fitrianto, A., Mah, S. M. & Mah, S. H. (2022) Half-Maximal Inhibitory Concentration Determination of Acetylcholinesterase Enzyme by A Series of Synthetic Compounds for Alzheimer’s Disease. International Journal of Public Health Science. 11(3): 770-778 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Hau, E. H., Teh, S. S., Yeo, S. K., Chua, B. L. & Mah, S. H.* (2022) Transformation of Oil Palm Biomass into Value-added Components. Reviews in Agricultural Science. 10: 36-55. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Ravikumar, H., Chua, B. L., Chow, Y. H., & Mah, S. H. (2022) Bioassay-Guided Fractionation of Antioxidants from Crataegus monogyna (common hawthorn) and its Role in Treating Cardiovascular Disease using H9c2 Rat Myoblast Cardiac Cell Line. Journal of Positive School Psychology. 6(10): 3205–3218 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Ravikumar, H., Chua, B. L., Mah, S. H. & Chow, Y. H. (2022) An Insight into Extraction, Isolation, Identification and Quantification of Bioactive Compounds from Crataegus monogyna Plant Extract: A Review. Reviews in Agricultural Science. 10: 304–327 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2021
  • Goh, B. H.*, Mocan, A., Xiao, J., Mah, S. H.* & Yap, W. H.* (2021) Editorial: Targeting human skin diseases with natural products: exploring potential mechanisms and regulatory pathways. Frontiers in Pharmacology. DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.791151 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Loh, Z. H., Kwong, H. C., Lam, K. W., Teh, S. S., Ee, G. C. L., Quah, C. K., Ho, A. S. H. & Mah, S. H.* (2021) New 3-O-Substituted Xanthone Derivatives as Promising Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors. Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry. 36(1): 627-639 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Vanessa, V. V. & Mah, S. H.* (2021) Xanthone: Potential Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor for Alzheimer's Disease Treatment. Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry. 21(1). DOI: 10.2174/1389557521666210212152514 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Jin, Y., Teh, S. S., Lau, H. L. N. & Mah, S. H.* (2021) In vivo Toxicity Assessment of Refined Red Palm-pressed Mesocarp Olein in Sprague-Dawley Rat. Journal of Oleo Science. DOI: 10.5650/jos.ess21215 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Teh, S. S., Mah, S. H., Lau, H. L. N., Teng, K. T. & Loganathan, R. (2021) Antioxidant Potential of Red Palm-Pressed Mesocarp Olein. Journal of Oleo Science. DOI: 10.5650/jos.ess21147 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Ng, I. M. J., Mah, S. H. & Chua, C. L. L. (2020) Immuno-modulatory Effects of Macluraxanthone on Macrophage Phenotype and Function. Natural Product Research. DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2020.1775223 (ISI-Indexed)
  • See, I., Ee, G. C. L., Jong, V. Y. M., Teh, S. S., Céspedes Acuña, C. L. & Mah, S. H. (2020) Cytotoxic activity of phytochemicals from Garcinia mangostana L. and G. benthamiana (Planch. & Triana) Pipoly against breast cancer cells. Natural Product Research. DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2020.1836629 (ISI-Indexed)
2020
  • Mah, S. H., Teh, S. S., Ismail, A. A. F. & Ee, G. C. L. (2020) Anti-proliferative Effects of a Coumarin Benjaminin on Four Human Cancer Cell Lines. Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research. 7(1): 51-56.
  • Gunter, N. V., Teh, S. S., Lim, Y. M. & Mah, S. H. (2020) Natural Xanthones and Skin Inflammatory Diseases: Multitargeting Mechanisms of Action And Potential Application. Frontiers in Pharmacology. DOI:10.3389/fphar.2020.594202 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Choo, C. O., Chua, B. L. & Mah, S. H. (2020) Hybrid Drying of Murraya Koenigii Leaves: Antidiabetic and Anti-ageing Activities. SN Applied Sciences. 2: 1355. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Sundrasegaran, S. & Mah, S. H.* (2020) Extraction Methods of Virgin Coconut Oil and Palm-pressed Mesocarp Oil and their Phytonutrients. eFood. 1(6): 381-391
  • Teh, S. S., Mah, S. H. & Abd Razak, R. A. B. (2020) Oxidative Stability and Physicochemical Properties of Palm Olein. Journal of Oil Palm Research. 32(3): 518-525 (ISI-Indexed)
2019
  • Kwong, H. C., Chidan Kumar, C. S., Mah, S. H., Mah, Y. L., Chia, T. S, Quah, C. K., Lim, G. K. & Chandraju, S. (2019) Crystal correlation of heterocyclic imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine analogues and their anticholinesterase potential evaluation. Scientific Reports. 9: 926 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Teh, S. S., Loh S. K. & Mah, S. H. (2019) Development of choline-based deep eutectic solvents for efficient concentrating of hemicelluloses in oil palm empty fruit bunches. Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering. 36(10): 1619-1625 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Mah, S. H., Teh, S. S. & Ee, G. C. L. (2019) Comparative studies of selected Calophyllum plants for their anti-inflammatory properties. Pharmacognosy Magazine. 14(60): 135-139 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Teh, S. S., Harrison Lik Nang Lau & Mah, S. H. (2019) Palm-Pressed Mesocarp Fibre Oil as an Alternative Carrier Oil in Emulsion. Journal of Oleo Science. 68(8): 803-808 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Zamakshshari, N. H., Ee, G. C. L., Ismail, I. S., Ibrahim, Z. & Mah, S. H.* (2019) Cytotoxic Xanthones Isolated from Calophyllum depressinervosum and Calophyllum buxifolium with Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Activities. Food and Chemical Toxicology. 133: 110800 (ISI-Indexed)
2018
  • Ali, A., Chong, C. H., Mah, S. H., Abdullah, L. C., Choong, T. S. Y. & Chua, B. L. (2018) Impact of storage conditions on the thermal and photo-stability of predominant phenolic constituents and antioxidant activity of dried Piper betle’s extracts. Molecules. 3(2): 484-499 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Then, L. Y., Chidan Kumar, C.S., Kwong, H. C., Mah, S. H., Loh, W.-S., Quah, C. K., Win, Y.-F., Chandraju, S. (2017) Radical scavenging potency of 2-(benzofuran-2-yl)-2-oxoethyl 3-(methyl/amino)benzoate: synthesis, crystal structure and Hirshfeld surface analysis. Zeitschrift für Kristallographie - Crystalline Materials. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/zkri-2017-2083. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Teh, S. S., Mah, S. H., Gouk, S. W, Voon, P. T., Ong, A. S. H. & Choo, Y. M. (2018) Effects of palm olein-olive oil blends on fat deposition in diet-induced obese mice. Journal of Food and Nutrition Research. 6(1): 39-48 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Zamakshshari, N. H., Ee, G. C. L., Daud, S., Teh, S. S. & Mah, S. H. (2018) Phytochemicals from Calophyllum depressinervosum. Asian Journal of Chemistry. 30(5): 975-978. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Teh, S. S. & Mah, S. H. (2018) Stability evaluations of different types of vegetable oil-based emulsions. Journal of Oleo Science. 67(11): 1381-1387 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Teh, S. S., Ong, A. S. H., Choo, Y. M., & Mah, S. H. (2018). sn-2 hypothesis: A review of the effects of palm oil on blood lipid levels. Journal of Oleo Science, 67(6), 697-706. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Ali, A., Lim, X. Y., Chong, C. H., Mah, S. H., & Chua, B. L. (2018). Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of natural antioxidants from Piper betle using response surface methodology. LWT - Food Science and Technology, 89, 681–688. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Ali, A., Lim, X. Y., Chong, C. H., Mah, S. H., & Chua, B. L. (2018). Ultrasound-assisted extraction of natural antioxidants from betel leaves (Piper betle): Extraction kinetics and modeling. Separation Science and Technology, 53(14), 2192–2205. (ISI-Indexed)
2017
  • Teh, S. S., Ee, G. C. L., Mah, S. H. (2017) Evaluation of nitric oxide inhibition effect in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages by phytochemical constituents from Mesua beccariana, Mesua congestiflora, and Mesua ferrea. Medicinal Chemistry Research. 22(6): 1005-1018a (ISI-Indexed)
  • Lee, K. W., Zamakshshari, N. H., Ee, G. C. L., Mah, S. H., Mariam, S. (2017) Isolation and structural modifications of ananixanthone from Calophyllum teysmannii and their cytotoxic activities. Natural Products Research. DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2017.1367781 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Teh, S. S., Ong, A, S. H., Mah, S. H. (2017) Recovery and Utilization of Palm Oil Mill Effluent Source as Value-Added Food Products. Journal of Oleo Science. 66(11): 1183-1191. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Mah S.H., Teh S.S., Ee G.C.(2017). Anti-inflammatory, anti-cholinergic and cytotoxic effects of Sida rhombifolia. Pharmaceutical biology, 55(1), pp.920-928 (ISI-Indexed)
  • See I., Ee G.C.L., Mah S.H., Jong V.Y.M., Teh S.S.(2017). Effect of Solvents on Phytochemical Concentrations and Antioxidant Activity of Garcinia benthamiana Stem Bark Extracts. Journal of Herbs, Spices and Medicinal Plants, 23(2), pp.117-127 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Kwong H.C., Kumar C.S.C., Mah S.H., Chia T.S., Quah C.K., Loh Z.H., Chandraju S., Lim G.K.(2017). Novel biphenyl ester derivatives as tyrosinase inhibitors: Synthesis, crystallographic, spectral analysis and molecular docking studies. PLoS ONE, 12(2), pp. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Then L.Y., Chidan Kumar C.S., Kwong H.C., Win Y.-F., Mah S.H., Quah C.K., Naveen S., Warad I.(2017). Two closely related 2-(benzofuran-2-yl)-2-oxoethyl benzoates: Structural differences and C-H⋯O hydrogen-bonded supramolecular assemblies. Acta Crystallographica Section E: Crystallographic Communications, 73, pp.1087-1091 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Then, Li Yee; Kumar, C. S. Chidan; Kwong, Huey Chong; Win, Yip-Foo; Mah, Siau Hui; Quah, Ching Kheng; Naveen, S.; Warad, Ismail(2017). Steric repulsion and supramolecular assemblies via a two-dimensional plate by C-H center dot center dot center dot O hydrogen bonds in two closely related 2-(benzofuran-2-yl)-2-oxoethyl benzoates. ACTA CRYSTALLOGRAPHICA SECTION E-CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS, 73, pp.1227- (ISI-Indexed)
  • Le T.-X., Ho A.S.-H., Mah S.-H., Wong T.-W., Ong H.-C., Loh P.H.-M., Lim Y.-M.(2017). Chemical composition of essential oil of exudates of Dryobalanops aromatica. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 16(3), pp.621-625 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Kwong H.C., Mah S.H., Chia T.S., Quah C.K., Lim G.K., Kumar C.S.C.(2017). Cholinesterase inhibitory activities of adamantyl-based derivatives and their molecular docking studies. Molecules, 22(6), pp. (ISI-Indexed)
2016
  • Teh S.S., Ee G.C.L., Mah S.H., Ahmad Z. (2016). Structure-activity relationship study of secondary metabolites from Mesua beccariana, Mesua ferrea and Mesua congestiflora for anti-cholinesterase activity. Medicinal Chemistry Research, 25(5), pp.819-823 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Le T.-X., Ho A.S.-H., Mah S.-H., Wong T.-W., Ong H.-C., Loh P.H.-M., Lim Y.-M. (2016). Determination of borneol and other chemical compounds of essential oil of Dryobalanops aromatica exudate from Malaysia. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 15(6), pp.1293-1297 (ISI-Indexed)
  • See I., Ee G.C.L., Teh S.S., Mah S.H., Karjiban R.A., Daud S., Jong V.Y.M. (2016). A new benzophenone from Garcinia benthamiana. Records of Natural Products, 10(3), pp.355-361 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Ong, Siew Ling; Mah, Siau Hui; Lai, How Yee (2016). Porcine Pancreatic Lipase Inhibitory Agent Isolated from Medicinal Herb and Inhibition Kinetics of Extracts from Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertner. Journal of Pharmaceutics. Doi: 10.1155/2016/8764274 (ISI-Indexed)
2015
  • Kumar C.S.C., Kwong H.C., Mah S.H., Chia T.S., Loh W.-S., Quah C.K., Lim G.K., Chandraju S., Fun H.-K. (2015). Synthesis and crystallographic insight into the structural aspects of some novel adamantane-based ester derivatives. Molecules 20(10), pp.18827-18846 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Karunakaran T., Ee G.C.L., Teh S.S., Daud S., Mah S.H., Lim C.K., Jong V.Y.M., Awang K. (2015). A new coumarin from stem bark of Mesua hexapetala. Natural Product Research, 30(14), pp.1591-1597 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Mah S.H., Ee G.C.L., Teh S.S., Sukari M.A. (2015). Calophyllum inophyllum and Calophyllum soulattri source of anti-proliferative xanthones and their structure-activity relationships. Natural Product Research 29(1), pp.98-101 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Mah, S. H.; Ee, Cheng Lian G.; Teh, Sin S. (2015). Cytotoxic xanthones isolated from the stem bark of malaysian bintangor trees, Calophyllum spp.. PLANTA MEDICA 81(16), pp.1403-1403 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Mah, S. H., Ee, G. C. L., Teh, S. S. & Sukari, M. A. (2015) Antiproliferative Xanthone Derivatives from Calophyllum inophyllum and Calophyllum soulattri. Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 28: 425-429 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Ee G.C.L., Teh S.S., Mah S.H., Jamaluddin N.A., Sahimi M.S.B.M., Ahmad Z. (2015). Acetyl-cholinesterase enzyme inhibitory effect of calophyllum species. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 14(11), pp.2005-2008 (ISI-Indexed)
2014
  • Mah, S. H., Ee, G. C. L., Teh, S. S., Sukari, M. A. (2015) Mah, S. H., Ee, G. C. L., Teh, S. S., Sukari, M. A. (2014) Calophyllum inophyllum and Calophyllum soulattri source of antiproliferative xanthones and their structure-activity relationships. Natural Product Research. 29(1): 98-101. Natural Product Research. 29: 98-101 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Mah, S. H.; Ee, G. C. L.; Teh, S. S. (2014). Antiproliferative properties of xanthones from Calophyllum inophyllum and Calophyllum soulattri towards human cancer cell lines. PLANTA MEDICA, 80(16), pp.1443-1444 (ISI-Indexed)
2013
  • Ee G. C. L., Teh S. S., Mah S. H. & Sukari M. A. (2013) New Xanthone and Coumarin Derivatives from Chemical Constituents of Mesua beccariana. Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment. 17(8): 35-40 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Teh, S. S., Ee G. C. L. & Mah S. H. (2013) Chemical Constituents and New Xanthone Derivatives from Mesua ferrea and Mesua congestiflora. Asian Journal of Chemistry. 25(15): 8780-8784 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Teh, S. S., Ee, G. C. L., Mah, S. H., Yong, Y. K., Lim, Y. M., Rahmani, M. & Ahmad, Z. (2013) In Vitro Cytotoxic, Antioxidant, and Antimicrobial Activities of Mesua beccariana (Baill.) Kosterm., Mesua ferrea Linn., and Mesua congestiflora Extracts. BioMed Research International. 2013: 517072 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Mah, S. H., Ee G. C. L. & Teh S. S. (2013) Chemistry and Cytotoxic Activity of Essential Oil from the Stem Bark of Calophyllum soulattri. Asian Journal of Chemistry. 25(15): 8831-8832 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Teh, S. S., Ee, G. C. L., Mah, S. H., Lim, Y. M. & Ahmad, Z. (2013) Cytotoxicity and structure-activity relationships of Xanthone Derivatives from Mesua beccariana, Mesua ferrea and Mesua congestiflora towards Nine Human Cancer Cell Lines. Molecules. 18(2): 1985-1994 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Yong, Y. K., Tan, J. J., Teh, S. S., Mah, S. H., Ee, G. C. L., Chiong, H. S. & Ahmad, Z. (2013) Clinacanthus nutans Extracts are Antioxidant with Anti-proliferative Effect on Cultured Human Cancer Cell Lines. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013: 462751 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Jamaluddin, N. A., Ee, G. C. L., Teh, S. S., Mah, S. H. & Sukari, M. A.(2013) A New Prenylated Xanthone from the Stem Bark of Calophyllum lowii. Journal of Science and Technology in the Tropics. 9: 143-147 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2012
  • Ee, G. C. L., Teh, S. S., Rahmani, M., Taufiq-Yap, Y. H., Go, R. & Mah, S. H. (2012) A New Furanoxanthone from Root Bark of Mesua ferrea. Letters in Organic Chemistry. 9(6): 457-459 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Mah, S. H., Ee, G. C. L., Teh, S. S., Rahmani, M., Lim, Y. M. & Go, R. (2012) Phylattrin, A New Cytotoxic Xanthone from Calophyllum soulattri. Molecules. 17(7): 8303-8311 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Teh, S. S., Ee, G. C. L., Mah, S. H., Lim Y. M. & Rahmani, M. (2012) Mesua beccariana (Clusiaceae), A Source of Potential Anti-Cancer Lead Compounds in Drug Discovery. Molecules. 17(9): 10791-10800 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Ee, G. C. L., Teh, S. S., Kwong, H. C., Mah, S. H., Lim, Y. M. & Rahmani, M. (2012) A New Benzophenone from Mesua congestiflora, an Inhibitor Against Human B Lymphocyte Cancer Cell Line. Phytochemistry Letters. 5(3): 545-548 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Ee, G. C. L., Teh, S. S., Kwong, H. C., Tahir, M. I. M. & Mah, S. H. (2012) rac-[3-Hydroxy-6,9-dimethyl-6-(4-methylpent-3-en-1-yl)-6a,7,8,9,10,10a-hexahydro-6H-1,9-epoxybenzo[c]-chromen-4-yl](phenyl)methanone. Acta Crystallographica Section E. E68: o1091-o1092 (ISI-Indexed)
2011
  • Mah, S. H., Ee, G. C. L., Rahmani, M., Taufiq-Yap, Y. H., Sukari, M. A. & Teh, S. S. (2011) A New Pyranoxanthone from Calophyllum soulattri. Molecules. 16(5): 3999-4004 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Mah, S. H., Ee, G. C. L., Rahmani, M., Yap, T. Y. H., Go, R. & Teh, S. S. (2011) A New Pyranoxanthone from the Stem Bark of Calophyllum inophyllum. Letters in Organic Chemistry. 8(6): 447-449 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Ee, G. C. L., Mah, S. H., Teh, S. S., Rahmani, M., Go, R. & Taufiq-Yap, Y. H. (2011) Soulamarin, A New Coumarin from Stem Bark of Calophyllum soulattri. Molecules. 16(11): 9721-9727 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Ee, G. C. L., Mah, S. H., Rahmani, M., Taufiq-Yap, Y. H., Teh, S. S. & Lim, Y. M. (2011) A New Furanoxanthone from the Stem Bark of Calophyllum inophyllum. Journal of Asian Natural Products Research. 13(10): 956-960 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Ee, G. C. L., Mah, S. H., Kwong, H. C., Teh, S. S., Tahir, M. I. M. & Silong, S. (2011) Caloxanthone C: A Pyranoxanthone from the Stem Bark of Calophyllum soulattri. Acta Crystallographica Section E. E67: o2607-o2608 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Ee, G. C. L., Teh, S. S., Mah, S. H., Rahmani, M., Taufiq-Yap, Y. H. & Awang, K. (2011) A Novel Cyclodione Coumarin from the Stem Bark of Mesua beccariana. Molecules. 16(9): 7249-7255 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Teh, S. S., Ee, G. C. L., Rahmani, M., Taufiq-Yap, Y. H., Go, R. & Mah, S. H. (2011) Pyranoxanthones from Mesua ferrea. Molecules. 16(7):5647-5654 (ISI-Indexed)
2010
  • Teh, S. S., Ee, G. C. L., Rahmani, M., Sim, W.C., Mah, S. H. & Teo, S. H. (2010) Two New Pyranoxanthones from Mesua beccariana (Guttiferae). Molecules. 15(10): 6733-6742 (ISI-Indexed)
RESEARCH PROJECT
(Project title),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • Metadynamics-directed modelling, synthesis, and in vitro evaluation of high affinity quercetin analogues targeting calcineurin, Co-researcher, 2023 to 2025 (National)
  • Repurposing Biomass Waste: Nanocomposite Hydrogels from Oil Palm Mesocarp Fibers for Accelerated Wound Healing , Co-researcher, 2023 to 2025 (Taylor's University)
  • Mechanism of Solute-Solvent Interaction and Extraction Kinetics of Carnosic Acid, Carnosol and Rosmarinic Acid Prevailing In Tunable Hydrophobic-Hydrophilic Deep Eutectic Solvent System, Co-researcher, 2022 to 2025 (National)
  • Evaluation of effect of a new xanthone derivative, 3- phenylbutylxanthone, on TNF- -induced endothelial activation, Co-researcher, 2022 to 2023 (Private)
  • Mechanism of Solute-Solvent Interaction and Extraction Kinetics of Carnosic Acid, Carnosol and Rosmarinic Acid Prevailing In Tunable Hydrophobic-Hydrophilic Deep Eutectic Solvent System, Co-researcher, 2022 to 2025 (National)
  • Unravelling black soldier fly larvae as meat alternatives: Protein quality and modification through physical and chemical processing methods, Co-researcher, 2021 to 2024 (National)
  • Effect of the palm press fibre oil toward Vitamin A defiency rats in terms of visualization, atherosclerosis and toxicological studies, Project Leader, 2020 to 2022 (Private)
  • Evaluation of effects of Alternanthera sessilis ethanol extract on TNF-a -induced oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction on human aortic endothelial cells, Co-researcher, 2020 to 2022 (National)
  • Curcumin analogues with N-methyl 4-piperidone linker suppress immune functions and MyD88-dependent NF-kB/MAPKs/ PI3-Akt signaling pathways in LPS-primed macrophages, Project Leader, 2020 to 2024 (National)
  • Synthesis, Molecular Docking and Structure-Activity Relationship Analysis of 3-Hydroxyxanthone-based Derivatives as Novel Cholinesterase and Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors, Project Leader, 2019 to 2022 (National)
  • Synthesis, Characterization and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Xanthone Derivatives , Project Leader, 2018 to 2019 (Taylor's University)
  • Effect of hybrid drying and extraction on antioxidant capacity and stability study of bioactive compounds of selected plant extracts, Co-researcher, 2018 to 2020 (Taylor's University)
  • Sugar cane based polyurethane-LiTFSI solid polymer electrolyte for lithium-ion battery application., Co-researcher, 2017 to 2019 (Taylor's University)
  • Systematic Studies on The Structural, Anti-Cholinesterase and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Novel Adamantyl-Based Derivatives, Co-researcher, 2016 to 2019 (National)
  • Stability of Piper betel leave extract as natural sources of antioxidant and antimicrobial agents in healthcare products, Co-researcher, 2015 to 2017 (Taylor's University)
  • Design, Synthesis, Biological Evaluation and Molecular Docking of Xanthone Analogues as Anti-cholinesterase and Anti-inflammatory Agents, Project Leader, 2015 to 2018 (National)
  • Isolation and characterisation of immuno-modulatory properties of macluraxanthone , Co-researcher, 2014 to 2016 (Taylor's University)
  • Phytochemical Analysis and Biological Activities of Polygonum chinense and Sida rhombifolia, Project Leader, 2014 to 2015 (Taylor's University)
SUPERVISION
(Title of Thesis),(Name of Candidates),(Academic Level),(Role)
COMPLETED
  • Chemical Constituents from Garcinia mangostana, Garcinia nitida and Garcinia benthamiana, IRENE SEE, PhD/ Doctoral  (Co-supervisor (External))
  • Synthesis of Adamantyl- and Biphenyl-Based Ester and Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine Derivatives and Their Anti-cholinesterase Properties, Kwong Huey Chong, PhD/ Doctoral  (Co-supervisor (External))
  • Anti-proliferative Lead Compounds from Calophyllum depressinervosum and Calophyllum buxifolium, Nor Hisam binti Zamakshshari, PhD/ Doctoral  (Co-supervisor (External))
  • Synthesis, Biological Evaluation and Crystallographic Insight to the Structural Aspects of Some Novel Benzofuron Amino Pyridine Derivatives, Ng Weng Zhun, Master by Research  (Co-supervisor (External))
  • Substituent Effect on the Biological Activities of Some Novel isoindoline-1,3-dione Amino Pyridine Derivatives: Synthesis, Characterization and Crystal Structure Determination, Sim Ai Jia, Master by Research  (Co-supervisor (External))
  • Effect of Hybrid Drying and Extraction Conditions on Anti-inflammatory Activity and Stability Study of Bioactive Compound of Plant Extracts, Choo Choong Oon, Master by Research  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • ANTI-OBESITY, ANTI-HYPERLIPIDAEMIC AND ACUTE TOXICITY STUDY OF ELEUSINE INDICA (L.) GAERTNER ON RATS, ONG SIEW LING  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • Synthesis and Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Cholinergic Activities of Xanthone Derivatives, LOH ZI HAN  (Main Supervisor)
  • Extraction Kinetics and Stability Study of Piper betle leaf Extract as Natural Sources of Antioxidant Agents, AMEENA ALI (JAIME)  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF TOPICAL SUPERCRITICAL FLUID EXTRACTED PALM PRESSED FIBER OIL AND VIRGIN COCONUT OIL NANOEMULGEL WITH ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECTS, SREERANJINI A/P SUNDRASEGARAN  (Main Supervisor)
  • CHEMICAL PROPERTIES, IN VIVO TOXICITY, RETINOID METABOLISM AND VISUAL CYCLE PATHWAYS ASSESSMENT OF REFINED RED PALM-PRESSED MESOCARP OLEIN, JIN YING  (Main Supervisor)
  • DESIGN, SYNTHESIS AND STRUCTURE-ACTIVITY RELATIONSHIP OF NEW XANTHONE ANALOGUES AS INHIBITORS OF H2O2-MEDIATED OXIDATIVE STRESS VIA NRF2/ARE SIGNALING PATHWAY IN SNU-1 HUMAN GASTRIC CELLS, NATALIE VIVIEN GUNTER  (Main Supervisor)
ONGOING
  • IDA NG MAY JEN  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • VINCENTSIA VIENNA VANESSA  (Main Supervisor)
  • HAU ENG HUAN  (Main Supervisor)
  • WONG KA WOONG  (Main Supervisor)
  • HARIPRIYA RAVI KUMAR  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • NATALIE VIVIEN GUNTER  (Main Supervisor)
  • LOH ZI HAN  (Main Supervisor)
  • PENG HUI TING  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • FAN XING  (Main Supervisor)
  • NUR YASMIN DIANA BINTI LOKMAN HAKIM  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • SABRINA KHOR XIN YI  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • MAHMOUD VALIZADEH LAKEH  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • LU YANYAN  (Main Supervisor)
  • MAHMOUD VALIZADEH LAKEH  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • LU YANYAN  (Main Supervisor)
  • MAHMOUD VALIZADEH LAKEH  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • NUR YASMIN DIANA BINTI LOKMAN HAKIM  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • FU XIAOCONG  (Main Supervisor)
  • NAGULAN A/L SINNAIH  (Main Supervisor)
PRESENTATION
(Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
INVITED SEMINAR
  • A Journal Editor's Perspective - Tips for Researchers, A Journal Editor's Perspective - Tips for Researchers, 24/09/2020 to 24/09/2020, Springer Nature and Taylor s University  (University)
  • Monitoring and Sustaining Success, Outreach Training Programme, 21/07/2020 to 21/07/2020, Webinar (International)
  • Festival Training Institute, Festival Training Institute, 28/02/2017 to 01/03/2017, American Chemical Society (ACS) (International)
INVITED SPEAKER
  • Xanthones with Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitory Activities, Fifth International Symposium on Phytochemicals in Medicine and Food (5-ISPMF), 25/08/2021 to 30/08/2021, International Association of Dietetic Nutrition and Safety (IADNS), Phytochemical Society of Europe (PSE) and the Phytochemical Society of Asia (PSA) (International)
  • 3-O-Substituted Xanthone Derivatives as Potential Cholinesterase Inhibitors, Fourth International Symposium on Phytochemicals in Medicine and Food (4-ISPMF), 30/11/2020 to 05/12/2020, International Association of Dietetic Nutrition and Safety (IADNS) and the Phytochemical Society of Asia (PSA) (International)
  • Xanthones Isolated from Calophyllum depressinervosum and Calophyllum buxifolium with Cytotoxic Effects Towards Human Cancer Cells, 1st International Conference on Natural Toxicology and Pharmacology (1-ICNTP), 07/08/2019 to 11/08/2019, Jinan University, Zhejiang University, The University of Hong Kong (International)
  • Cytotoxic Effects of Xanthones Isolated from Calophyllum Plants towards SNU-1 and LS174T Human Cancer Cells, Third International Symposium on Phytochemicals in Medicine and Food (3-ISPMF), 25/08/2018 to 30/08/2018, Phytochemical Society of Europe (PSE) (International)
  • Potential Natural Food Sources from Palm Oil Mill, The Asian Conference on Oleo Science 2017 (ACOS 2017, 11/09/2017 to 13/09/2017, Japan Oil Chemists' Society (International)
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT (IPR)
(Product Name),(Type),(Level)
  • ALPHA-GLUCOSIDASE INHIBITOR AND METHOD OF PREPARATION THEREOF, Patent (National)
  • NUTRACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR IMPROVING EYE HEALTH, Patent (National)
AWARDS AND STEWARDSHIP
(Name of Award/Stewardship),(Award Category),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)
  • Best Brochure, Exhibition/Invention, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 2023 (Best Brochure)
  • Bronze Award in Innovation Project, Exhibition/Invention, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 2023 (Bronze Award)
  • Select Lecture Award, Conference, Japan Oil Chemists' Society, 2022 (Select Lecture)
  • Silver Award in Innovation Product Presentation Category Waste Treatment/Biotechnology/Green Technology, Competition, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 2022 (Innovation Product)
  • Early Career Chemist Travel Grant Award for International Congress of Pacific Basin Societies , Conference, American Chemical Society (ACS), 2021 (Travel Grant)
  • The Virtual International e-Content Development Competition 2021, Education, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, 2021 (Gold Award)
  • International University Carnival on e-Learning 2021, Education, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, 2021 (Silver Medal)
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research Travel Grant Award-The Asian Federation for Pharmaceutical Sciences Conference (AFPS 2019), Conference, Universitas Indonesia, 2019 (Travel Grant)
  • President's Award 2017, Education, Taylor's University, 2017 (Excellence in Research and Innovation)
  • Early Career Chemist Travel Grant Award-International Congress of Pacific Basin Societies (Pacifichem 2015), Conference, American Chemical Society (ACS), 2015 (Travel Grant)
  • Exemplary Meritorious Academic Staff Award (EMAS) 2015, Education, Taylor's University, 2015 (Innovations in Teaching & Learning)
  • National University Carnival on e-Learning 2015, Education, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, 2015 (Silver Medal)
  • Bronze Medal, Exhibition/Invention, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), 2012 (Innovations in Research)
  • Silver Medal, Exhibition/Invention, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), 2012 (Innovations in Research)
  • Silver Medal, Exhibition/Invention, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), 2012 (Innovations in Research)
  • Travel Grant Award-International Congress on Natural products Research (ICNPR 2012), Conference, Taylor's University, 2012 (Travel Grant Award)