Completed Projects

Agriculture & Food
NO. PI (ORGANISATION) GRANT REFERENCE CODE PROJECT TITLE
1 Roland Yong Chiew Ming (CRAUN Research Sdn. Bhd.) RDCRD/CAT/2019/01 Good Agronomic Practices for Nipah Palm Cultivated ex-situ
2 Shamsyah binti Hamid (CRAUN Research Sdn. Bhd.) RDCRG/RIF/2019/01 Detection of pineapple somaclonal variation at different subculture batches
3 Prof. Dr. Prasanna Mohan Viswanathan (Curtin University Malaysia) RDCRG02/CF/2022_65 Determination of Microplastics (MPs) in Highland commercials salts from Bario and Bekalalan, Sarawak
4 Mdm. Lim Mui Hua (Fisheries Research Institute Malaysia) RDCRG/CAT/2019/06 Saving Ikan Terubok and Ikan Empurau, Sarawak’s heritage fish from extinction using cryopreservation
5 Ts. Dr. Irine Runnie Henry Ginjom (Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak) RDCRG/SPV/2019/01 Physicochemical Characteristics and Bioactive Contents of Sarawak Stingless Bee Honey (SBH)
6 Prof. Dr. Chin Suk Fun (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak) RDCRG/CAT/2019/16 Eco-friendly Cellulose Hydrogel as Controlled Release Fertilizer for Sustainable Production of Upland Rice in Sarawak
7 AP. Dr. Chung Hung Hui (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak) RDCRG/RIF/2019/13 Genomic Association Mapping Of Empurau For Stock Enhancement
8 Dr. Wan Asrina binti Wan Yahaya (Universiti Putra Malaysia Sarawak) RDCRG/CAT/2019/25 Increasing Yield of Brown and Fragrance Rice through Increased of Tillering Rate using Plant Growth Regulators – Ethephon and Gibberellic Acid
9 Dr. Sivasangar Seenivasagam (Universiti Putra Malaysia Sarawak) RDVRG/RIF/2019/14 Development of high efficiant dopand added pyrolyzed ZIF-8 based photocatalyst for palm oil mill effluent waste treatment
10 Ts. Dr. Shiamala Devi Ramaiya (Universiti Putra Malaysia Sarawak) RDVRG/RIF/2019/15 Morphological and physiological response of Artocarpus odoratissimus seedlings to selected environmental factors
11 Dr. Muhamad Azmi bin Mohammed (Universiti Putra Malaysia Sarawak) RDVRG/RIF/2019/16 The characterization of Pineapple Mealybug Wilt-associated Virus (PMWaV) and identification of their insect vectors in pineapple cultivations of Sarawak
12 Dr. Masnindah Malahubban (Universiti Putra Malaysia Sarawak) RDCRG02/RIF/2020/_63 Herbs fermentation with yeast as natural antibiotic supplement for chicken production
13 AP. Dr. Vivien Jong Yi Mian (Universiti Teknologi MARA Sarawak) RDCRG/CAT/2019/11 Neuroprotective Effect of Phytochemicals Isolated from the Selected Plants of Sarawak, Calophyllum recurvatum and Calophyllum ferrugineum
Biodiversity
NO. PI (ORGANISATION) GRANT REFERENCE CODE PROJECT TITLE
1 AP. Dr. Law Ming Chiat (Curtin University Malaysia) RDCRG/CAT/2019/05 Magnesium oxide nanoparticles as a potential alternative to copper-based fungicide: The pathogenic capability and transport properties
2 Prof. Dr. Lau Sie Yon (Curtin University Malaysia) RDCRG/RIF/2019/05 Synthesis of cationized starch derived from fruit wastes as promising natural coagulants for turbidity removal
3 Jorim Anak Ujang (Sarawak Biodiversity Centre) RDCRG01/ADC/2021/_2 Screen Small Molecule Inhibitors from SBC Natural Product Library for Spike Protein of SARS COV2 – ACE2 Interaction and Ligands Against Non-Structural Viral Proteins
4 Prof. Dr. Mohd Hasnain bin Md Hussain (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak) RDCRG/CAT/2019/23 De novo transcriptome sequencing of Metroxylon sagu for determination of contributory factors in trunk development, plant growth and starch biosynthesis
5 AP. Dr. Paul Cliff Simon Divis (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak) RDCRG02/CAT/2020/_35 Molecular characterisation and diversity of mosquitoes as potential vectors for zoonotic malaria in Sarawak
6 Ir. Dr. Marini Sawawi (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak) RDCRG02/RIF/2020/_31 Production of Nypa Salt (Garam Apong): Process Optimization and Content Analysis
Biomedical Health Sciences
NO. PI (ORGANISATION) GRANT REFERENCE CODE PROJECT TITLE
1 Sal Hazreen Bugam (CRAUN Research Sdn. Bhd.) RDCRG/CAT/2019/02 Clinical Studies to Determine the Effect of Sago (Metroxylon sagu) Resistant Starch for Glycaemic Regulation in Type 2 Diabetes Patients
2 Ir. Ts. Dr. Tan Inn Shi (Curtin University Malaysia) RDCRG/RIF/2019/03 Pilot Plant Scale Supercritical CO2 Extraction of Natural Antioxidant from Brucea Javanica Seeds Used for Pharmaceutical Applications
3 Muhammad Hanam Hamid (Permodalan Demak Laut Berhad) RDCRG02/CAT/2020/_60 A Study on Postprandial Glycaemic Index and Insulinaemic Response of Gula Apong Products in Healthy Volunteers
4 AP. Ts. Dr. Hwang Siaw San (Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak) RDCRG/CAT/2019/10 Development of Integrated Rapid Lateral Flow Immunoassay Detection System for GLP-1 and GIP
5 Ir. AP. Dr. Chua Hong Siang (Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak) RDCRG/RIF/2019/06 Instant Count on Tuberculosis Bacteria
6 Tay Keng Kiong (TL Borneo Sdn. Bhd.) RDCRG/CF/2022/02 The Clinical Safety and Performance of TL Sharps Bin among Experienced Dental Surgeons and Medical Doctors. A Study in USM
7 AP. Dr. William Lim Kiong Seng (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak) RDCRG/CAT/2019/15 Isolation of neurological drug candidates from potential neuroprotective plant extracts
8 Prof. Dr. Marina Kapitonova (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak) RDCRG/CAT/2019/17 Nanoparticulate BDNF as a potential antidepressant via neuroendocrine mechanisms in experimental model of depression
9 Prof. Dr. Edmund Sim Ui Hang (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak) RDCRG/CAT/2019/20 Anti-proliferative and anti-metastatic effects of piperine on human nasopharyngeal cancer cells
10 Dr. Angela Anak Siner (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak) RDCRG/CAT/2019/24 Development of Ananas comosus as biosorbent for liquid medical waste
11 Ir. Ts. Dr. Lidyana binti Roslan (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak) RDCRG/RIF/2019/12 Parametric Study of Human Muscle using Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for Lower Limb Rehabilitation
12 AP. Dr. Muhammad Hamdi bin Mahmood (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak) RDCRG02/RIF/2020/_33 Investigation on the use of Sarawak native plant, Engkala bark in neurodegenerative disease
Engineering Science
NO. PI (ORGANISATION) GRANT REFERENCE CODE PROJECT TITLE
1 Prof. Dr. Agus Saptoro (Curtin University Malaysia) RDCRG/CAT/2019/03 Development of a Rapid, Reliable and Cost-Effective Product Quality Estimation of Sago (Metroxylon sagu) based on Hyperspectral Images
2 Dr. Lau Shiew Wei (Curtin University Malaysia) RDCRG/RIF/2019/02 Nanomilling Hydrothermal/Enzymatic Treatment towards Lignin Isolation from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch in Sarawak
3 Dr. Low Wai Wah (Curtin University Malaysia) RDCRG/RIF/2019/04 Sustainable engineering of brick paver using industrial waste at Borneo Island
4 AP. Dr. Wong Kwong Soon (Curtin University Malaysia) RDCRG02/CAT/2020/_17 Use of silicon manganese slag in geopolymerisation for peat stabilization
5 Dr. Wong Ngie Hing (Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak) RDCRG/CAT/2019/07 Study of the Governing Key Factors for A Novel Two-Stage Anaerobic Co-Digestion of Municipal Food Waste and Sewage Sludge in Kuching City Sarawak
6 Ir. AP. Dr. Ngu Lock Hei (Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak) RDCRG/CAT/2019/08 Sequestration of Cement Industry CO2 Emission in Cement Kiln Dust and Waste Limestone to Produce Building Material
7 Prof. Ir. Dr. Basil Wong Tung Liong (Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak) RDCRG/CAT/2019/09 Towards Smart-Efficient Buildings in Sarawak: Research and Development of Automated Energy Saving Schemes in Heating-Ventilation Air-Conditioning Systems For Better Sustainability
8 Dr. Chin Mei Yun (Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak) RDCRG/RIF/2019/08 Properties of Treated Local Marine Sand using Harvested Rainwater in Mortar and Concrete
9 Prof. Dr. Tay Meng Guan (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak) RDCRG/CAT/2019/13 Synthesis and characterization of metal complexes as the potential photoanode material in photocatalytic fuel cell for plam oil mill effluent treatment and electricity generation
10 Prof. Dr. Ng Chee Khoon (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak) RDCRG/CAT/2019/14 Performance of Concrete with Manganese Slag as Coarse Aggregate Replacement: Mechanical Properties and Durability
11 AP. Ir. Ts. Dr. Kismet Anak Hong Ping (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak) RDCRG/CAT/2019/19 The Development Of Microwave Breast Screening System Using Multiple Sensors
12 Prof. Ir. Dr. Andrew Ragai Henry Rigit (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak) RDCRG/CAT/2019/21 Tidal Stream Power Assessment and Design of Tidal Current Turbine for Pulau Triso
13 AP. Dr. Annisa binti Jamali (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak) RDCRG/CAT/2019/22 Modelling and Adaptive Control of Home-based Lower Limb Rehabilitation Robot
14 Dr. Lee Yee Yong (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak) RDCRG/RIF/2019/11 Characterization of Recycled Polymer Materials in Construction Piles Application for Civil Works
15 Prof. Dr. Juferi bin Idris (Universiti Teknologi MARA Sarawak) RDCRG/CAT/2019/12 Production of biochar and activated carbon from coconut shell/biomass waste using self-sustained carbonization and steam activation technology
16 Dr. Mazizah Ezdiani binti Mohamad (University of Technology Sarawak) RDCRG/RIF/2019/10 Peat soil stabilization using recycled tyres and geofoam lightweight material
17 Dr. Mastura binti Bujang (University of Technology Sarawak) RDCRG/RIF/2019/_191 Performance of peat soil incorporating silica waste as stabilizer agent