Ts. Dr. Hajar Fauzan Bin Ahmad
fauzanahmad@umpsa.edu.my
094315619
IJAZAH KEDOKTORAN (DOCTORAL DEGREE)(2019)
Mikrobiologi
University of Copenhagen, Denmark
IJAZAH SARJANA (MASTERS DEGREE)(2014)
Sains Bioperubatan
Universiti Sains Malaysia
IJAZAH SARJANA MUDA (BACHELOR DEGREE)(2008)
Bioteknologi
Universiti Islam Antarabangsa
Biography
Ts. Dr. Hajar Fauzan Ahmad is an esteemed academic and researcher specializing in microbiology and biotechnology, particularly focusing on next-generation sequencing and the microbiome. With a Ph.D. in Food Microbiology and Fermentations from the University of Copenhagen, his thesis delved into the gut microbiome of older Danish adults, with a specific focus on the gut mycobiome.
Currently serving as a Senior Lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Dr. Ahmad has a strong teaching background, covering courses in Cell and Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Microbial Genomics. He actively supervises post-graduate students at both the Ph.D. and Master's levels, guiding research on various aspects of the gut microbiome, including its implications for health, diseases, and environmental interactions.
Dr. Ahmad's significant scientific contributions are evident through his co-authored articles in prestigious journals like Nature and Gut. His research spans topics such as the genetic aspects of COVID-19, the composition of gut microbiota in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and microbial profiling of environmental samples. His expertise in next-generation sequencing is showcased in studies concerning SARS-CoV-2 genomes and the gut mycobiome.
Acknowledged for his innovative work, Dr. Ahmad has received multiple awards, including Gold Awards at ITEX 2023 and CITREX 2023, along with a Best Service Award from the Ministry of Higher Education in Malaysia. He actively engages with the media, sharing insights on genomic research and vaccination, particularly concerning the COVID-19 pandemic.
Current Progress
Expertise
| No | Code | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DRS1422 | CELL & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LABORATORY |
| 2 | BSB1402 | BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY |
| 3 | BSB2462 | INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY |
| 4 | BSB2122 | GENETICS |
| 5 | BSB2472 | CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LABORATORY |
| 6 | BSB3703 | MICROBIAL GENOMICS |
| 7 | DRS2432 | MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY |
| 8 | BSB3553 | BIOINFORMATICS |
| 9 | BSB2143 | ENZYME TECHNOLOGY |
| 10 | DRS1323 | CELL & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY |
| 11 | BSB1173 | MICROBIOLOGY |
| 12 | DRS2343 | MICROBIOLOGY |
| 13 | DRS2772 | CURRENT ISSUES IN SCIENCE |
| No. | Title | Role | Start Date | End date | Agency | Grant Amount(RM) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pathogenic Gungi Of Genera Rhodotorula Are Linked With Early And Late-OnsetColorectal Cancer Patients In Malaysia | Leader | 15-JUL-2023 | 14-JUN-2026 | PGRS | 2,400.00 | On-Going |
| 2 | Isolation And Profiling Of Antibiotic Resistance Bacteria (Arb) In Indoor Air | Leader | 15-JUL-2023 | 14-JUN-2026 | PGRS | 3,100.00 | On-Going |
| 3 | Whole Genome Sequencing Of Proteus Mirabilis Isolated From Solid Medical Wastes | Leader | 01-SEP-2022 | 31-AUG-2024 | PGRS | 3,000.00 | - |
| 4 | Whole Genome Sequencing Of Lactobacillus Sp. Isolated From Breast Cancer Patient'S Stool | Leader | 01-SEP-2022 | 31-AUG-2024 | PGRS | 3,000.00 | - |
| 5 | Elucidating The Role Of The Gut Mycobiome And Metabolomes As Putative Markers For The Prediction Of Colorectal Cancer Pathogenesis. | Leader | 01-SEP-2022 | 31-AUG-2024 | FRGS | 128,022.00 | - |
| 6 | Phase 1: To Develop A Working Prototype Of Triumph - AGenome-Based Approach For Microbial Profiling, Targeted Gene Panel For Pathogenic Markers, And Sequencing Pipelines On Ont | Leader | 01-AUG-2022 | 31-JUL-2024 | MADE IN UMPSA | 118,763.00 | On-Going |
| 7 | Metagenomic Assessment Of Indoor Air Microbiome As A Potential Source Of Nosocomial Infections Among Healthcare Workers | Leader | 01-MAY-2022 | 30-SEP-2023 | AGENSI | 119,000.00 | - |
| 8 | Metagenomic Analysis Of Gut Ruminant Faecal Microbiome Using Minion Ont Sequencing In Association With Methane Production | Leader | 01-JUN-2021 | 31-MAY-2024 | PGRS | 4,200.00 | - |
| 9 | The Microencapsulation Of The Next Generation Probiotics As Stable Carriers During Gastric Transit Uic201517 | Leader | 15-DEC-2020 | 14-DEC-2022 | PADANAN ANTARABANGSA | 25,000.00 | - |
| 10 | The Microencapsulation Of The Next Generation Probiotics As Stable Carriers Rdu202702 | Leader | 15-DEC-2020 | 14-DEC-2022 | ANTARABANGSA | 25,000.00 | - |
| 11 | Isolation And Identification Of Microbes From The Sea Cucumber Species Holothuria Leucospilota | Leader | 10-DEC-2020 | 09-DEC-2022 | PGRS | 4,000.00 | - |
| 12 | Comparison Of Freeze-Drying And Spray-Drying Microencapsulation Of Probiotic | Leader | 10-DEC-2020 | 09-DEC-2022 | PGRS | 4,000.00 | - |
| 13 | Profiling Antibiotic Resistance Gene Reservoirs From Microbiota Of Hospital Wastewater Treatment Plants And Associated Public Sewers In Malaysia : A Metagenomics Approach | Leader | 01-OCT-2020 | 30-SEP-2021 | ANTARABANGSA | 14,938.00 | - |
| 14 | Elucidating The Role Of Gut Microbiomes And Metabolomes As Putative Biomarkers In Malaysian Sea Cucumbers Species. | Leader | 01-SEP-2019 | 31-MAY-2022 | FRGS | 138,258.00 | - |
| 15 | Elucidating The Role Of Gut Microbiomes And Metabolomes As Putative Biomarkers Sea Cucumbers Species From East Coast, Malaysia . | Leader | 25-JUN-2019 | 24-SEP-2021 | GERAN DALAM | 39,000.00 | - |
| 16 | Bioconversion Of Agricultural Waste To Organic Acid By Crispr-Cas9 Gene Editing (Uic241556) | Member | 01-DEC-2024 | 30-NOV-2025 | PADANAN ANTARABANGSA | 15,000.00 | On-Going |
| 17 | Bioconversion Of Agricultural Waste To Organic Acid By Crispr-Cas9 Gene Editing (Rdu242753) | Member | 01-DEC-2024 | 30-NOV-2025 | ANTARABANGSA | 15,000.00 | On-Going |
| 18 | Elucidation Of Endophytic Microbial Consortium Related With Respiratory Disorder Treatment In Lignosus Rhinoceros Via Integrated Analysis Of Metagenomic And Metabolomic | Member | 01-OCT-2023 | 30-SEP-2025 | FRGS | 86,000.00 | On-Going |
| 19 | Elucidation Of The Role Of Coxsackievirus In Malaysian Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Patients | Member | 01-SEP-2022 | 31-AUG-2024 | FRGS | 128,514.00 | On-Going |
| 20 | Structure-Function Elucidation Of Indigenous Microbial Consortium In Rice Straw Degradation Via Integrated Analysis Of Metagenomic And Metabolomic | Member | 01-SEP-2022 | 31-AUG-2024 | FRGS | 109,000.00 | On-Going |
| 21 | Phase 2: Prototype Validation Mass Validation Of Prototype (Triumph) On Patient Samples | Member | 01-AUG-2022 | 31-JUL-2024 | MADE IN UMPSA | 50,059.00 | On-Going |
| 22 | E-Lobster: Smart Water Quality System With Stream Data Analytics For Fresh Water Lobster Commercial Farming | Member | 20-DEC-2021 | 19-DEC-2023 | LAB2MARKET SEED FUND | 182,000.00 | - |
| 23 | Correlation Studies Of Near-Infrared (Nir) Spectral Responsive As A New Method To Verify The Early Presence Of Diseases In Palm-Oil Seedling | Member | 11-OCT-2021 | 10-OCT-2023 | PENERBITAN ANTARABANGSA | 40,000.00 | - |
| 24 | Scale Up Cat Food Production From Local Aquaculture Source | Member | 30-DEC-2020 | 29-DEC-2022 | LAB2MARKET SEED FUND | 47,000.00 | - |
| 25 | Longitudinal Analysis Of Sars-Cov-2 Antibodies Among Former Covid-19 Patients | Member | 23-DEC-2020 | 22-DEC-2022 | AGENSI | 20,000.00 | - |
| 26 | Elucation Of Fermentative Hydrogen Pathway For Conversion Of Organic Present In Landfill Leachate | Member | 23-DEC-2020 | 22-DEC-2022 | AGENSI | 20,000.00 | - |
| 27 | Assessment Of Antibiotic Resistance Genes, Heavy Metals And People On Landfill: A Preliminary Insight For A Sustainable Landfill | Member | 23-DEC-2020 | 22-DEC-2022 | AGENSI | 20,000.00 | - |
| 28 | Characterization Of Carotenoid Cleavage Deoxygenase (Ccds) Genes In Palm Oil Waste Mesocarp Fiber As Cleavage Component In Natural Aromatic Compound(- Or -Ionone) Production | Member | 23-DEC-2020 | 22-DEC-2022 | AGENSI | 20,000.00 | - |
| 29 | Microbiocenosis Assessment On Taxonomic And Functional Composition Of Landfill Waste | Member | 20-DEC-2020 | 19-DEC-2022 | AGENSI | 20,000.00 | - |
| 30 | Cat Food Formulation From Local Aquaculture Source (Uic190812) | Member | 26-SEP-2019 | 23-MAR-2022 | PADANAN MTUN - INDUSTRI | 50,000.00 | - |
| 31 | Cat Food Formulation From Local Aquaculture Source (Rdu192802) | Member | 26-SEP-2019 | 23-MAR-2022 | INDUSTRI | 50,000.00 | - |
| 32 | Development Of Microbiological Testing Procedure For Edible Gelatine | Member | 25-DEC-2018 | 24-JUN-2019 | FLAGSHIP | 23,000.00 | - |
| No | Project | Customer | Start Date | End Date | Project Amount (RM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gut Microbiome And Staghorn Culculi | International Islamic University Malaysia | 01-JAN-2024 | 17-JAN-2024 | 8,900.00 |
| 2 | Metabolome And Microbiome Of Ibd | Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia | 15-FEB-2023 | 14-APR-2023 | 9,709.60 |
| 3 | Consultation For Sample Analysis (Uitm Grant) | Universiti Teknologi Mara | 01-NOV-2022 | 30-NOV-2022 | 10,600.21 |
| 4 | Ngs-Ibac-1 - Gut Microbiome Of Staghorn Culculi | International Islamic University of Malaysia | 01-NOV-2022 | 31-JAN-2023 | 10,600.21 |
| 5 | Metagenomic Analysis Of Antibiotic Resistant Microorganisms From Pre-Treated Clinical Waste (2022) | Future NRG Sdn. Bhd. | 15-MAR-2022 | 31-MAY-2022 | 16,959.31 |
| 6 | Metagenomic Profiling Of Gut Microbiota Mong Colon Cancer Patients | Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia | 03-JAN-2022 | 31-MAY-2022 | 10,600.00 |
| 7 | Metagenomics Profiling Of Clinical Solid Waste From The Microwave Medical Waste Treatment | Department of Environment Ministry of Environment and Water | 01-SEP-2021 | 31-OCT-2021 | 16,960.00 |
| 8 | Aquatic Microorganism Research | Universiti Malaysia Pahang | 01-AUG-2021 | 31-OCT-2021 | 996.40 |
| 9 | Perkhidmatan Pengujian Bacterial Genome Analysis Bagi Tujuan Penyelidikan | Fakulti Teknologi Kejuruteraan Kimia dan Proses, UMP | 01-AUG-2021 | 30-SEP-2021 | 3,370.02 |
| 10 | High-Throughput Microbial Analysis From Clinical Samples | Pusat Perubatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (PPUKM) | 01-JUN-2021 | 31-JUL-2021 | 10,356.20 |
| 11 | High-Throughput Microbial Analysis From Clinical Samples | Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia | 27-APR-2021 | 31-MAY-2021 | 20,712.57 |
| 12 | Tracing Point Of Nosocomial Infection In Medical Settings | International Islamic University Malaysia | 01-APR-2021 | 31-JUL-2021 | 2,500.00 |
| 13 | Metagenomics Analysis On Clinical Waste Samples From Ozonation Treatment | Future NRG Sdn. Bhd. | 04-DEC-2020 | 03-JAN-2021 | 10,600.00 |
| 14 | Pengambilan Sampel Microorganisma Bagi Tujuan Pengesahan Laporan Ujian Keaktifan Semula Microorganisma (Microbial Inactivation) Selepas Buangan Klinikal Dirawat Menggunakan Rawatan Ozon Di Premis Future Nrg Sdn. Bhd. Negeri Sembilan | Ibu Pejabat Jabatan Alam Sekitar, Kuantan Pahang | 30-OCT-2020 | 30-NOV-2020 | 5,316.96 |
| No | Type | Name | Registration No | File Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copyright | Codes To Detect Pathogenic Bacteria From Whole-Genome Data | LY2023C01903 | 11-MAY-2023 |
| 2 | Patent | A Probiotic Microcapsule | 2020005675 | 30-OCT-2020 |
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* Data sehingga 11 April 2019
| No | Professional Bodies (Association/Other Association) | Start Date | End Date | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MALAYSIA BOARD OF TECHNOLOGIST (MBOT) | 29/12/2022 | 28/12/2024 | KEBANGSAAN |