HISHAMUDIN RAHMAT

PERSONAL PARTICULARS

Name : HISHAMUDIN RAHMAT

Date (Place of Birth) : 23^rd May 1967 (Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia)

Sex : Male

Citizenship : Malaysian

Address : B-2-C3, AIMST University,

Jalan Bedong – Semeling,

08100, Bedong, KEDAH.

Work Address : Department of Biotechnology,

Faculty of Applied Sciences,

AIMST University,

Jalan Bedong – Semeling,

08100, Bedong, KEDAH.

Tel. : 016-968 0552

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

September 1992 – November 1995

Doctor of Philosophy at Department of Chemical Engineering, Queen’s University of Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Thesis : “The Use of Ultrafiltration in Oil Hydrolysis”

September 2004

Master in Business Administration (Double Major – Marketing & International Business), University of New England, New South Wales, Australia.

May 1990 – August 1991

Master of Technology (Hons) in Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering, Department of Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.

Thesis : “Solid State Fermentation Of Apple Pomace By Yeast And Fungus”

February 1986 – May 1990

Bachelor of Technology (Hons) in Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.

SUBJECTS TAUGHT

- Post Harvest Technology

- Introductory Microbiology

- Biostatistics

- Applied Microbiology & Fermentation Technology

- Environmental Biotechnology

- Food Biotechnology

- Fungal Science & Biotechnology

- Business Management

- Bioprocessing

RESEARCH INTEREST

- Fermentation Processes

- Bioprocessing

EXPERIENCE

WORK

Current	Lecturer Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, AIMST University, Batu 2 ½, Jalan Bedong-Semeling, 08100, Bedong, Kedah. Responsibilities : 1. Lecturing 2. Academic administration 3. Undergraduate Programme Coordinator
June 2008 – March 2009	Senior Lecturer Faculty of Agro Industry and Natural Resources Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Taman Bendahara, 16100, Pengkalan Chepa, Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Responsibilities : 1. Lecturing 2. Academic administration 3. Programme Coordinator
April 2007 – May 2008	Senior Lecturer Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, AIMST University, Batu 2 ½, Jalan Bedong-Semeling, 08100, Bedong, Kedah. Responsibilities : 4. Lecturing 5. Academic administration 6. First Year Coordinator (Administration)
April 2005 – April 2007	Director Centre for Matriculation and Foundation Studies, AIMST University, 2, Persiaran Cempaka, Amanjaya, Sungai Petani, Kedah. 1. Lecturing 2. Academic administration
June 2002 – April 2005	Lecturer Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, AIMST University, 2, Persiaran Cempaka, Amanjaya, Sungai Petani, Kedah. Responsibilities : 1. Lecturing 2. Academic administration 3. First Year Coordinator (Administration) 4. Coordinator – University Management Systems

CURRENT RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Study of the properties of enzyme modified rice starch and its functional properties as fat replacer – Co-Researcher

Rice starch is debranched using pullulanase enzyme at various time intervals. The properties of these enzyme modified rice starch is studied for their swelling, solubility, viscosity, lubricating properties and morphological properties. Their functional properties are being exploited through the application in a food model system.

Ganesh Ajavvu Ramalingam – Internal Examiner Master Programme (Full Time)

Isolation and Identification of a Pseudomonas sp. For the Biodegradation of Crude Oil.

Zulhisyam bin Abdul Kari @ Abdullah – Supervisor Master Programme (Full Time)

Optimisation of Growth Conditions of Hirudinea sp. for the Production of Hirudin

Sharlina binti Mat Saad – Field Supervisor - Master Programme (Part Time)

Isolation, Identification and Optimization of Lipase-Producing Bacteria

Prema a/p Govindasamy - Isolation and Identification Of Microorganisms Capable Of Dyes Adsorption.

Charumathi a/p Yogarajan - Adsorption Of Dyes On Banana Fiber Using Batch Submerged Fermentation System - Factors : Substrate Concentration, pH, Co-Factor.

Christina Selvasee - Fungal Adsorption of Dyes On Banana Fiber Using Batch Submerged Fermentation System.

- Factors : Mixing Rate, Inoculum Size, Substrate Concentration

Ranjeev a/l Hari - Adsorption Of Dyes On Banana Fiber Using Packed-Bed Fermentation System.

Soo Ming Shen – Isolation and Enhancement Of The Gut Lactobacillus From Quail For The Production Of Probiotic Supplement For Ratites.

Geetha a/p Ponnampalan – Modelling Of Dye Adsorption by Natural Fibers.

Lee Hui Yee – The Use Of Bentonite In Effluent Treatment.

Ng Ti Fu – The Effects of Prebiotics On The Gut Microflora Of Quails.

Seet Ghim Loong – The Comparison Of The Population Of The Gut Lactobacillus In Selected Fresh And Salt Water Fish In Malaysia.

Tines Kumar a/l M. Lingam – Bioreactor Designing For The Production Of Potentially Useful Microalgae.

Yong Yoke Shes - The Use Of Clay Minerals As A Super-Absorbent For Bioremediation.

CONSULTANCY

2008	PT Dynamic Sdn. Bhd. on Leech Research and Product Development

RESEARCH COLLABORATION

2009	Crop Protection & Plant Quarantine Services Division, Department of Agriculture of Malaysia on Production of Vermimaterials

PRESENTATIONS / PAPERS

2009	S. Mat Saad, I. Che Omar & H. Rahmat. Isolation, Identification & Characterization Of Lipase-Producing Bacteria And Optimization Of Lipase Production. Presented at International Congress Of Malaysian Society For Microbiology (ICMSM 2009)1 – 4 December 2009, Parkroyal Hotel, Penang.
2000	Q.Gan, F.Baykara, H.Rahmat & L.R.Weatherley (2000) Analysis of a Direct Contact Membrane Reactor for Lipase Catalysed Oil Hydrolysis in a Dynamic Emulsion System. Catalysis Today, 56, 179
1998	Q.Gan, H.Rahmat & L.R.Weatherley (1998) Simultaneous Reaction and Separation in Enzymatic Hydrolysis of High Oleate Sunflower Oil - Evaluation of Ultrafiltration Performance and Process Synergy, Chem. Eng. J. 71, 87-96
1998	L.R.Weatherley, Q.Gan & H.Rahmat (1998) An integrated reaction and separation system for enzymatic oil hydrolysis Proc. 3^rd International Conference on Membrane Catalysis, 9
1998	Q.Gan, L.R.Weatherley & H.Rahmat (1998) Ultrafiltration of Aqueous Oil Hydrolysis Products Proc. The International Conference on Membrane Science & Technology, 9
September 1996	Presented a seminar entitled “Tropical Rainforest – Nature’s Biocatalyst. The Production Of Alkaloids From Solanum torvum Hairy Roots Cultures” Young Researchers Symposium, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
March 1995	Presented a poster entitled “The Use Of Ultrafiltration In Oil Hydolysis “ at Queen’s University of Belfast Technology Day. The poster received a recommendation.
January 1995	Attended Institute of Chemical Engineers’ Symposium in Edinburgh, Scotland.
July 1994	Attended and presented a poster entitled “Lipase/Glycerol Separation In Oil Hydrolysis II” at the Young Researchers Symposium, Cambridge University, United Kingdom.
January 1994	Attended and presented a poster entitled “Lipase/Glycerol Separation In Oil Hydrolysis” at the Institute of Chemical Engineers Symposium in London, United Kingdom.
April 1993	Visited and presented a seminar at Unilever Research Station, Bedford, England.
May 1991	Presented a poster entitled “Solid State Fermentation Of Apple Pomace By Yeast And Fungus” at the New Zealand Microbiological Society Conference, Wellington, New Zealand.