Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS

Dr Lai Zee Wei

  • Senior Lecturer II

  • School of Biosciences
    Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences
  •    03-56295565
  •   zeewei.lai@taylors.edu.my

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
(Role),(Level),(Duration)
  • Senior lecturer II, School of Biosciences, FHMS, Taylor's University, 01/01/2022 to present
  • Internship Coordinator, School of Biosciences, 01/01/2019 to present
  • Lecturer I, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, 14/04/2014 to 01/12/2021
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Institution)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Industrial Biotechnology), UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA, Malaysia
  • Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology), UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA, Malaysia
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
(Organisation),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • Malaysian Society for Microbiology, Executive Committee Member, 2022 to 2023 (National)
  • Joint Academic Microbiology Society Kuala Lumpur, Committee member, 2019 to 2023 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, 2018 to 2019, Member, 2018 to 2019 (National)
  • Organization for Women In Science For the Developing World, Member, 2017 to 2018 (National)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
(Area)
  • Cosmetic Formulation (esterification, nanoemulsion)
  • nanoemulsion (nanoemulsion, skin product formulation)
  • Fermentation Technology (microbiology,bioprocess, upstream)
RESEARCH INTEREST
(Research Area)
  • Oil degradation and food waste ulitization
  • Nanoemulsion and skin product formulation
  • Lipase production from B.cenocepacia using waste oil as replacement substrate
  • Hyaluronic acid production from Streptococcus and recombinant strains
TEACHING
(Course Title),(Level of Study),(Institution),(Month/Year)
  • Introduction to Biotechnology, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2018)
  • Introduction to Microbiology, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2015)
  • Applied and Industrial Microbiology, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2014)
  • Bioprocess Technology, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2014)
PUBLICATIONS
(Title of publication in APA style)
Article in Journals
2024
  • Chittella, H , Yoon, L.W , Suganti R & Lai Z.W. (2024). Biological Degradation of Natural Rubber Glove by Gram‑negative Bacteria Klebsiella aerogenes. Environmental Processes 11:18 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40710-024-00695-6 (ISI-Indexed)
2023
  • 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)
  • Lock, T.J., Mah, S.H. & Lai, Z.W. Versatile Applications of Brewer’s Spent Grain: Solid-State Fermentation and Nutritional Added Value. Appl Biochem Biotechnol (2023). (ISI-Indexed)
2022
  • Yap, P.G., Lai, Z.W. & Tan, J.S. Bacteriocins from lactic acid bacteria: purification strategies and applications in food and medical industries: a review. Beni-Suef Univ J Basic Appl Sci 11, 51 (2022). (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Vanessa, Vincentsia & Kammal, Wan & Lai, Zee & How, Kang Nien. (2022). A Review of Moisturizing Additives for Atopic Dermatitis. Cosmetics. 9. 75. 10.3390/cosmetics9040075. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Kang Nien How, Hazel J. Leong, Zacharias Aloysius Dwi Pramono, Kin Fon Leong, zee w. Lai, Wei H. Yap (2022). Uncovering Incontinentia Pigmenti: From DNA Sequence to Pathophysiology, Frontiers in Paediatrics Sec. Genetics of Common and Rare Diseases doi: 10.3389/fped.2022.900606 (ISI-Indexed)
2021
  • Keong, E. A. L., Tan, J. S., & Lai, Z. W. (2021). Biosynthesis of lipase by Burkholderia cenocepacia ST8 using waste cooking oil as feedstock. Malaysian Journal of Microbiology. vol 17(3), 277-285 doi:10.21161/mjm.201057 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Harika Chittella, Li Wan Yoon, Suganti Ramarad, Zee-Wei Lai (2021). Rubber waste management: A review on methods, mechanism, and prospects, Polymer Degradation and Stability,109761, ISSN 0141-3910
2020
  • Zee-Wei, L. and Wei-Hsum Yap (2020). Promoting Role Play Simulation Activities in Sciences-based Modules. In P. Kumar, M. Keppell, & C. Lim (Eds.), Preparing 21st Century Teachers for Teach Less, Learn More (TLLM) Pedagogies. (pp.125-141). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-1435-1.ch008 (ISI-Indexed)
  • How KN, Yap WH, Lim CLH, Goh BH and Lai ZW (2020) Hyaluronic Acid- Mediated Drug Delivery System Targeting for Inflammatory Skin Diseases: A Mini Review. Front. Pharmacol. 11:1105. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2020.01105 (ISI-Indexed)
2019
  • Joo Shun Tan, Mohamad Hafizi Abu Bakar, PONGSATHON PHAPUGRANGKUL, Chee Keong Lee, Zee Wei Lai, Paramasivam Murugan (2019). Banana frond juice as novel fermentation substrate for bioethanol production by Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 21:101293 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Zee Wei Lai, Chee How Teo (2019). Cloning and expression of hyaluronan synthase (hasA) in recombinant Escherichia coli BL21 and its hyaluronic acid production in shake flask culture. Malaysian Journal of Microbiology Vol 15(7) pp. 575-582. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21161/mjm.190444 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2016
  • Zee-Wei, L., Raha, A. R., Ariff, A. B. and Rosfarizan, M. (2016). Comparison of hyaluronic acid biosynthesis by the recombinant Escherichia coli strains in different mode of bioreactor operation. Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences, 6(3): 905-910 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2012
  • Zee-Wei, L., Raha, A. R., Ariff, A. B. and Rosfarizan M. (2012). Biosynthesis of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid by Streptococcus zooepidemicus ATCC 39920 using oxygen vector and optimum impeller tip speed. Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, 114:286-291. (ISI-Indexed)
2011
  • Shamzi, M. M., Zee-Wei L. and Ariff, A. B. (2011). “Heterotrophic cultivation of microalgae for production of biodiesel.”-Recent Patents on Biotechnology. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Zee-Wei, L., Raha, A. R., Ariff, A. B. and Rosfarizan, M. (2011). Medium formulation and impeller design on the biosynthesis of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid by Streptococcus zooepidemicus ATCC 39920. African Journal of Microbiological Research, 5:2114-2123.
RESEARCH PROJECT
(Project title),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • Antioxidative potential amphiphile-modified low molecular weight hyaluronic acid (LMWHA) loaded with kojic acid ester (KAE) nanoemulsion, Project Leader, 2019 to 2021 (National)
  • Pre-clinical Study of Antimicrobial Wound Dressing Nanocomposites Prototypes based on Bacterial Nanocellulose and Bitter Gourd Extract of Silver Nanoparticles, Co-researcher, 2019 to 2021 (National)
  • Antioxidative potential amphiphile-modified low molecular weight hyaluronic acid (LMWHA) loaded with kojic acid ester (KAE) nanoemulsion, Project Leader, 2019 to 2022 (National)
  • Development of fermentation process for hyaluronic acid production by recombinant Escherichia coli using stirred tank bioreactor, Project Leader, 2017 to 2019 (Taylor's University)
  • Natural deep eutectic solvent for bioethanol production using lignocellulosic biomass, Co-researcher, 2017 to 2018 (Taylor's University)
  • Natural deep eutectic solvent for bioethanol production using lignocellulosic biomass, Co-researcher, 2017 to 2018 (Taylor's University)
  • Development of fermentation process for hyaluronic acid production by recombinant Escherichia coli using stirred tank bioreactor, Project Leader, 2017 to 2019 (Taylor's University)
  • Hyaluronic acid biosynthesis using Streptococcus zooepidemicus, Project Leader, 2015 to 2017 (Taylor's University)
SUPERVISION
(Title of Thesis),(Name of Candidates),(Academic Level),(Role)
ONGOING
  • ELLIE KEONG AI LI  (Main Supervisor)
  • CHEANG QING HONG  (Main Supervisor)
  • CALVIN LIM LAI HOCK  (Main Supervisor)
  • HARDEEP KAUR A/P JOGINDER SINGH  (Main Supervisor)
  • NUR YASMIN DIANA BINTI LOKMAN HAKIM  (Main Supervisor)
  • NUR YASMIN DIANA BINTI LOKMAN HAKIM  (Main Supervisor)
COMPLETED
  • Isolation Bifido and Lactobacillus from human breast milk, Eilidh Mackay, Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
PRESENTATION
(Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
ORAL PRESENTER
  • Expression of hyaluronan synthase (hasA) and production of hyaluronic acid through biosynthesis of recombinant Escherichia coli., SEE 2018 conference on Science, Engineering & Environment (SEE), 12/11/2018 to 14/11/2018, Geomate (International)
  • Biosynthesis of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid by Streptococcus zooepidemicus using oxygen vector and helical ribbon impeller., Proceedings of the International Congress of the Malaysian Society for Microbiology 2011, 08/12/2011 to 11/12/2011, Malaysian Society for Microbiology (International)
INVITED SPEAKER
  • Effect of waste oils on lipase production by Burkholderia cenocepacia, International Conference on Advances of Biotechnology,, 23/07/2018 to 25/07/2018, Gavin Conferences (International)
PLEANARY/KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  • A walkthrough of Hyaluronic acid production: from Upstream to Downstream , BIOSCIENCES MINI-SYMPOSIUM 2021 BIODIVERSITY, BIO-PRODUCT AND APPLICATION, 18/09/2021 to 18/09/2021, School of Science, Mae Fah Luang University School of Biosciences; Centre for Drug Discovery and Molecular Pharmacology, Faculty of Health and Medical Science, Taylor s University (International)
POSTER PRESENTER
  • Hyaluronic acid biosynthesis by Escherichia coli Rosetta (DE3) strains in different mode of bioreactor operation., 31st Symposium of the Malaysian Society for Microbiology, 13/12/2012 to 15/12/2012, Malaysian Society for Microbiology (National)
  • Hyaluronic acid biosynthesis by recombinant Escherichia coli in batch cultivation, National Postgraduate Seminar, 23/07/2012 to 25/07/2012, UM (National)
  • Improvement of hyaluronic acid biosynthesis by Streptococcus zooepidemicus ATCC 39920 and recombinant Escherichia coli Rosetta (DE3), UPM's Research and Innovation, 18/07/2012 to 20/07/2012, UPM (University)
  • Influence of glucose and nitrogen concentration on hyaluronic acid production by Streptococcus zooepidemicus ATCC 39920 using 2-L stirred tank bioreactor., International Symposium on Lactic Acid Bacteria, 25/07/2010 to 27/07/2010, UPM (International)
OTHERS
  • Lipase Production by Burkholderia cenocepacia using waste oils as substrate in shake flask culture, Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar, 21/05/2018 to 23/08/2018, Taylor's University (National)
  • Biosynthesis of lipase by Burkholderia cenocepacia using wasted cooking oil as replacement substrate in shake flask culture., Fundamental Science Congress, 13/11/2017 to 14/11/2017, UPM (National)
AWARDS AND STEWARDSHIP
(Name of Award/Stewardship),(Award Category),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)
  • International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL 2023), Competition, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, 2023 (Silver award)
  • International University Carnival on E-learning (Bronze award), Education, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), 2022 (Bronze)
  • Kongres dan Pertandingan Inovasi Dalam Pengajaran & Pembelajaran (Emas), Competition, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), 2022 (Emas)
  • International University Carnival on E-learning IUCEL 2022- Gold Award, Education, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), 2022 (Gold Award)
  • Bronze Prize (Green composite wound dressing), Competition, Seoul National University, Korea, 2021 (Bronze award)
  • TheVirtualInternationale-ContentDevelopmentCompetition2021 (Gold Award), Education, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, 2021 (Gold award)
  • International University Carnival on eLearning 2021 Silver Award, Conference, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), 2021 (Best Presentation)
  • Putra InnoCreative Carnival in Teaching and Learning 2018 Silver Award, Conference, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), 2018 (Best Presentation)
  • International University Carnival on eLearning, Bronze award, Conference, Ministry of Higher Education, 2018 (Best Presentation)
  • General fellowship from International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB), Special, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, 2018 (Fellowship)
  • UPM's Research and Innovative Competition 2012, Competition, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), 2012 (Gold medal)
ACADEMIC/TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTION
(Activity),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role)
  • Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar, Malaysian Society of biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 2018 to 2018 (Advisor)
  • Women In Sicences Forum, OWSD MC, 2017 to 2017 (Committee Member)
CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY
(Contribution to Society),(Duration),(Level)
  • Teaching Sciences subject in Chin Education Children Center, 11/10/2017 to 12/10/2017 (Community)
  • Tree Planting in SS3/33 Taman Universiti, Petaling Jaya, 17/10/2015 to 17/10/2015 (Community)