Research Grants


























Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition has successfully secured research grants at the national, industry, and institutional levels, reflecting the strength and relevance of its research across diverse sectors. These competitive research support a wide range of initiatives, from fundamental scientific inquiry to applied innovations addressing contemporary challenges in food science, nutrition, and public health.
No. |
Research Title |
Grant Funder |
Grant Type |
Grant Amount (RM) |
Principal Investigator |
1. |
Effects Of Lignosus Rhinocerus (Tiger Milk Mushroom) And Eurycoma Longifolia (Longjack) Supplementation On Sports Performance |
Others |
Industry Grant |
RM10,000.00 |
Dr. Wong Chee Ping |
No. |
Research Title |
Grant Funder |
Grant Type |
Grant Amount (RM) |
Principal Investigator |
1. |
Characterization of the physical and chemical properties, and meaty flavour of protein hydrolysate from Native Hericium erinaceus and Laetiporus sulphureus Mushrooms by enzyme-assisted ultrasound. |
Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi |
Geran KPT - Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) |
RM159,200.00 |
Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Nor Qhairul Izzreen Binti Mohd Noor |
2. |
Effects of consumption of food fortified with duckweed on blood pressure in prehypertensive human subjects |
Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi |
Geran KPT - Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) |
RM120,100.00 |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wolyna Binti Pindi |
3. |
Elucidation Of The Metabolic Pathway For Anti-Hyperlipidemic Effect Of Orally Supplemented Tadong Black Rice Anthocyanins Extract In Sprague-Dawley Rats Via 1hnmr-Based Metabolomic Approaches |
Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi |
Geran KPT - Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) |
RM131,230.00 |
Dr. Noor Atiqah Aizan Binti Abdul Kadir |
No. |
Research Title |
Grant Funder |
Grant Type |
Grant Amount (RM) |
Principal Investigator |
1. |
Characterization and encapsulation of artosimmin-A, a new anti-cancer chemical derived from Artocarpus odoratissimus (Tarap) seeds via supercritical carbon dioxide extraction |
Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi |
Geran KPT - Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (FRGS-EC) |
RM20,000.00 |
Ts. Dr. Ahmad Hazim Bin Abdul Aziz |
2. |
Chemical contaminants and microbiological analysis of rice produced by microbial with protein as fertilizer |
Universiti Malaysia Sabah |
Geran Kolaborasi Penyelidikan Dengan Institusi |
RM25,000.00 |
Dr. Mohd Hazim Bin Mohd Yusop |
3. |
Elucidate mass transfer rate of Chlorogenic acid content from Terung Asam (Solanum lasiocarpum Dunal) via Enzyme-Assisted Ultrasonic Extraction and Its Pancreatic Lipase Inhibition Activity |
Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi |
Geran KPT - Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (FRGS-EC) |
RM20,000.00 |
Ts. Dr. Mohd Azrie Bin Awang |
4. |
Elucidating the microbiome-mediated effects of fermented Tuhau (Etlingera coccinea) supplementation against Dgalactose induced aging via the gut-brain axis pathway |
Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi |
Geran KPT - Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) |
RM122,300.00 |
Dr. Nur. Hanisah Binti Azmi |
5. |
Elucidation Antimicrobial Mechanism of Local Lactic Acid Bacteria Towards Inhibition of Multidrug-Resistant Foodborne Pathogens. |
Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi |
Geran KPT - Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (FRGS-EC) |
RM28,000.00 |
Dr. Siti Nur Hazwani Binti Oslan |
6. |
Elucidation of the anti-inflammatory properties of Cleome gynandra extract in Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages |
Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi |
Geran KPT - Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (FRGS-EC) |
RM20,000.00 |
Dr. Mohamad Norisham Bin Mohamad Rosdi |
7. |
Enhancing Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Potential through Ultrasound-Assisted Enzymatic Extraction of Encapsulated Matoa (Pometia pinnata) Powder
|
Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi |
Geran KPT - Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) |
RM134,322.00 |
Ts. Dr. Siti Faridah Binti Mohd Amin |
8. |
Enzymatic Synthesis and Characterization of Oligosaccharides from Chickpea by-products |
Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi |
Geran KPT - Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (FRGS-EC) |
RM20,000.00 |
Dr. Muhamad Hanif Bin Rawi |
9. |
Exploring determinants of dietary adherence among pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease patients: A qualitative study |
Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi |
Geran KPT - Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (FRGS-EC) |
RM21,400.00 |
Dr. Khor Ban Hock |
10. |
In-Vitro Digestibility of Glycation Whey Proteins with Different Reducing Sugars Modulates Nutritional and Functional Properties of Infant Milk Formulas |
Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi |
Geran KPT - Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) |
RM140,166.00 |
Chm. Dr. Norliza Binti Julmohammad |
11. |
Lipid Characteristics, Phytochemical Content And Antioxidant Properties Of Pili (Canarium Ovatum) Pulp Oil As A Potential Source Of Halal Functional Ingredient |
Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi |
Geran KPT - Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (FRGS-EC) |
RM20,000.00 |
Dr. Yanty Noorzianna Binti Abdul Manaf |
12. |
Physicochemical characterization and functional evaluation of Pometia pinnata seed and its fat |
Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi |
Geran KPT - Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (FRGS-EC) |
RM28,000.00 |
Dr. Norazlina Binti Mohammad Ridhwan |
No. |
Research Title |
Grant Funder |
Grant Type |
Grant Amount (RM) |
Principal Investigator |
1. |
Effects Of Fresh Milk Supplementation On Growth Indicators Among Primary School Pupils In Kota Kinabalu, Sabah |
Others |
Industry Grant |
RM80,820.00 |
Chm. Dr. Norliza Binti Julmohammad |
2. |
Evaluating The Efficacy Of Traditional Malaysian Practice For Odour Neutralization In Kitchens |
Others |
Industry Grant |
RM3,000.00 |
Dr. Muhamad Hanif Bin Rawi |