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Academic Qualification
- Ph.D in Phytochemistry - Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Malaya (UM)
- Master in Phytochemistry - Masters Degree, Universiti Malaya (UM)
- Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Botany - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Malaya (UM)
Norazian Binti Mohd. Hassan (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF PHARMACY
norazianmh@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Norazian Mohd Hassan obtained her BSc (Hons), MSc and Ph.D with specialisation in Phytochemistry from the University of Malaya. She served as a lecturer at the Kulliyyah of Pharmacy after completing her Ph.D in 2005 and was appointed as a senior lecturer in 2010.
She joined the academic administration in 2008 as a Training Coordinator of Centre for Professional Development (CPD), and based on her area of expertise in phytochemistry and experience in natural medicinal products research, she was appointed as the Deputy Director for Natural Medicinal Products Centre, IIUM from 2007 till 2012 and presently, she is the Head of the Centre.
She has been involved in research related to natural medicinal products development, especially on the isolation, identification, analysis and profiling of bioactive compounds from both intact and in vitro cultures of medicinal plants.
She joined the academic administration in 2008 as a Training Coordinator of Centre for Professional Development (CPD), and based on her area of expertise in phytochemistry and experience in natural medicinal products research, she was appointed as the Deputy Director for Natural Medicinal Products Centre, IIUM from 2007 till 2012 and presently, she is the Head of the Centre.
She has been involved in research related to natural medicinal products development, especially on the isolation, identification, analysis and profiling of bioactive compounds from both intact and in vitro cultures of medicinal plants.
Area of Specialisation
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Pharmacy ~ Pharmacognosy - Pharmacognostical Study on Malaysian Medicinal Plants.
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Complementary/Alternative Medicine ~ Traditional Medicine and Natural Product (Including Development of Traditional and Herbal Medicine) - Phytochemistry and bioactivity of Malaysian Medicinal Plants.
- Biotechnology ~ Biotechnology ~ Plant Biotechnology ~ Tissue Culture - Herbal active ingredients & their analysis
Professional Membership
- 2010 - 2099: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Malaysian Natural Products Society
Teaching Responsibilities
COSMETICS & COSMECEUTICALS | 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
COSMETICS & COSMECEUTICALS | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT | 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
HALAQAH 1 | 2007/2008 |
HALAQAH 2 | 2007/2008 |
HERBAL MEDICINE | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2007/2008 |
HERBAL SCIENCE | 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
NATURAL MEDICINAL PRODUCT | 2015/2016 |
NUTRACEUTICAL | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
Nutriceuticals & Cosmeticeuticals | 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 |
PHARMACOGNOSY | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2010/2011 2009/2010 |
RESEARCH PROJECT 1 | 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 |
RESEARCH PROJECT 2 | 2021/2022 2020/2021 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 |
RESEARCH PROJECT-LITERATURE SEARCH | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 |
Supervision
Extraction, Characterisation And Bioassay Activities Of Allelochemicals From 11 Allelopathic Species.
Ph.D
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Study On Lipophilic (C40) And Hydrophilic (C50) Carotenoids: Production From Shrimp Waste And Saffron As Potential Halal Pigments.
Ph.D
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Bioassay Guided Isolation Of Bioactive Components From The Stem Bark Of Entada Spiralis Ridl. (Sintok).
Ph.D
Completed
2014
Co-supervisor
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Development Of A Cream Containing Protocatechuic Acid-Rich Fraction From Clinacanthus Nutans Leaves.
Master
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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The Effect Of Phenolic Active Fraction Of Ficus Deltoidea Var. Kunstleri (King) Corner On Fatty Acid-Induced Insulin Resistance Cell Models.
Master
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Cytotoxicity Activity And Mechanism Of Action Of Arborinine, An Acridone Alkaloid From Glycosmis Pentaphylla (Retz.) Dc..
Master
Completed
2018
Co-supervisor
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In Vitro Antioxidant Activities And Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (Gc-Ms) Analysis Of Phenolics In Extracts Of Dialium Indum Var. Indum L. Fruit
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Master
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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Development Of Halal And Natural Skin-Lightening Topical Formulation Using Hydroxychavicol-Rich Fraction From The Leaves Of Piper Betle And Squid Chitosan As One Of The Excipients.
Master
Completed
2017
Co-supervisor
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Bioassay Guided Isolation And Characterization Of Compounds With Antioxidant Activities From The Leaves Of Entada Spiralis Ridl. (Sintok).
Master
Completed
2017
Co-supervisor
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Bioassay Guided Isolation And Characterization Of Compounds With Antioxidant Activities From The Leaves Of Entada Spiralis Ridl. (Sintok).
Master
Completed
2017
Co-supervisor
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Effects Of Trigonella Foenum Graecum (Fenugreek) Seeds Aqueous Extract On Fertility Of Female Rats.
Master
Completed
2015
Co-supervisor
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Antimicrobial And Dna-Binding Activities Of Alkaloids From Glycosmis Pentaphylla (Retz.) Dc..
Master
Completed
2014
Main Supervisor
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Constitutive And Induced Carotenoid Production From Intact Plant And In Vitro Cultures Of Selected Medicinal Plants.
Master
Completed
2014
Main Supervisor
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A Study On The Antibacterial And Antifungal Properties Of Persicaria Odorata Leaves Against Pathogenic Bacteria And Fungi.
Master
Completed
2014
Co-supervisor
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Study Of Antimicrobial And Dna-Binding Activities Of Alkaloids From The Leaves Of Ruta Angustifolia (L.) Pers.
Master
Completed
2013
Main Supervisor
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Octanol-Water Partition Coefficients Of Anti-Microbial Alkaloids From Glycosmis Pentaphylla (Rets) Dc And Formation Of Tropical Creams.
Master
Completed
2012
Co-supervisor
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Natural Surfactants From Medicinal Plants For The Preparation Of Pharmaceutical Emulsion.
Master
Completed
2010
Co-supervisor
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Manipulation Of Fertilizer Towards Alpha-Glucosidase Activity In Capsicum Annum.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
2016 - 2020 | "Data analyses and manuscripts preparation for natural medicinal products research publication in indexed journals" |
2016 - 2017 | Correlation of Chromaticity Antioxidanct Properties and Antimicrobe Activities of Carotenoid-containing Extracts from Saffron |
2015 - 2019 | The Effects of the Antioxidant Active Fractions of Ficus Deltoidea on Fatty Acid Induced-Insulin Resistance Cells Model as a Potential Therapeutic Agent for Types 2 Diabetes Mellitus |
2015 - 2018 | Charaterization of Alcohol Content and the Impact of Its Physicochemical Properties In Various Types of Halal Vinegar Products |
2015 - 2014 | Alfa-amylase inhibitor from Orthosiphonstamineus & Metabolomics Profile of Indonesian and Japanese Rice Brans |
2015 - 2017 | Pilot Scale Production of Natural Halal Skin Lightening Cream Containing Extract of Hydroxychavicol from Piper betle Leaves |
2014 - 2016 | Development of Carotenogensis Model System using Callus Cultures from Ocimum basilicum and Elicitors as Enviromental Stress Agent to Study Regulatory Mechanisms of Caroteniod Biosysnthesis in Plant |
2013 - 2016 | Development of Halal Cosmetics from Extraction of Hydroxychavicol from the Leaves of P.betle in Natural-derivative Chitosan Topical Cream Formulation |
2013 - 2017 | Tyrosinase Inhibitory and Antioxidant Activities of Entada Spiralis Ridl. (Akar Sintok) for the Development of Skin Whitening Products |
2013 - 2016 | Study on Cancer Prevention Strategy by Punica Granatum Extract: The Role of Polyamines in Regulating Cell Cycle and Cell Death in Human Lung Carcinoma A549 Cells |
2013 - 2015 | Development of Integrated Technologies for Extraction, Purification and Mass Production of natural Carotenoid Pigments as Halal Food Colorants Through Cell Culture |
2013 - 2014 | The effect of Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek) seeds aqueous extract on fertility of female rats. |
2013 - 2016 | Anticancer Activity and Mechanism of Actions or Arborinine, and Acridone Alkaloid from Rutaceous Species |
2012 - 2015 | The Effects of Elicitors on Lutein and Zeaxanthin Accumulation in In-Vitro Cultures of Ruta Angustifolia (L.) Pers. |
2011 - 2017 | In-Vitro of Antifungal Activity of Acalypha Indica, Linn Against Dermatophytes of Superficial Skin Disease |
2010 - 2012 | Microencapsulation of Cassia alata Extract for Topical Application. |
2010 - 2016 | Investigation on Antimicrobiol Active Alkaloids from Callus and Shoot Cultures of Ruta Angustifolia (L.) Pers. |
2009 - | Isolation and Identification of Surface Active Compounds from Syzygium Aromaticum |
2008 - 2011 | Screening and Isolation of Bioactive Constituents from the Stem Bark Extracts of Entada Spirals (Akar Sintok) for the Development of Cosmeticeuticals Products |
2007 - 2010 | Study on Antidiabetic Effect and the Possible Mechanism of Action of Pithecellobium Jiringa (Jering) |
2007 - 2019 | Pharmacognostical Study on Piper Betle L. and Ficus Deltoidea Jack |
2007 - 2011 | The Study on the Activity and Cellular Target of Antimicrobial Active Quinoline Alkaloids from Some Selected Rutaceous Species |
2007 - 2011 | Determination of Octanol-Water Partition Coefficients of Anti-microbial Alkaloids from Glycosmis pentaphylla (Retz.) DC |
On-Going
2020 - Present | Elucidation of antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities of Rosa chinensis . as potential agent for Osteomyelitis treatment. |
2019 - Present | Formulation and characterisation of micronized Oroxylum indicum intended for hepatoprotective effect based on Malay Medical Manuscript |
2019 - Present | In Vitro (Tissue Culture) Propagation of Bentong Ginger (Zingiber Officinale Var. Bentong) |
2017 - Present | Investigation the Effect of Scented Flower Enfleurage Using Different Lipophilic Carriers on Yield and Phytochemical Constituents of the Produced Essential Oils |
2008 - Present | Phytochemical Ananlysis on Herbs Used in Ointment for Joint Problems |
2007 - Present | Acute and sub-acute Toxity studies of the extract of Cell-cultured Eurycomanone of Eurycoma longifolia jack (Tongkat Ali) in rat |
- | Microbial Biotransformation of Terpenoids for the discovery of anticancer agents |
- | Microbial Biotransformation of Terpenoids for the discovery of anticancer agents |