Research Impact:
Associate Professor Dr Chew Yik Ling
Head of Postgraduate Studies | Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Academic Qualifications
PhD
Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Teaching
Bachelor of Science (Hons)
Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
Areas of Interest
Current research project (PI/Co-PI) | Grants | Collaboration | Status |
Evaluation of the Antioxidant, Antimicrobial Properties, Cell Migration and Wound Regeneration Properties of Phytochemicals in Senna alata Fraction using Keratinocytes | ÎåÒ»³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø University Research Excellence & Innovation Grant (REIG) | University of Cyberjaya, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Pharmaceutical Laboratory, Industrial Technology Institute (ITI) Sri Lanka | On-going |
Mechanistic Understanding and Evaluation of AntiInflammatory, Toxicity and Wound Healing Activities of Cassia alata Leaves Polyphenols using Atopic Dermatitis Models (PI) | Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) | Monash University, Universiti Putra Malaysia, University of Cyberjaya | On-going |
Development of a Luteolin Loaded Folate Decorated Vitamin E TPGS-Poloxamer Long Circulating Micelle for Multi Drug Resistant Breast Cancer Smart Targeting (Co-PI) | Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) | University of Cyberjaya | On-going |
Development of tocotrienol orally disintegrating dosage forms | Industrial grant Dong Fong Manufacturer Sdn Bhd | University of Cyberjaya
| On-going |
Development of probiotics orally disintegrating tablets and a probiotics fast melt effervescent capsules (Co-PI) | Industrial grant Janipro (M) Sdn Bhd. | University of Cyberjaya | On-going |
Development and Evaluation of A Memantine Hydrochloride Fast Melt Orally Disintegrating Tablet Using Cocoa Butter by Fusion Moulding Method (Co-PI) | UOC Research Grant Scheme | University of Cyberjaya | Completed |
Pharmacokinetic Interaction of Standardized Extract of Vernonia Amydgdalina Del. Leaf with Metformin/Glibenclamide Oral Fixed-Dose Combination Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (Co-PI) | Pioneer Scientist Incentive Fund (PSIF) | MAHSA University Universiti Sains Malaysia | Completed |
Development and Evaluation of Mangosteen and Seaweed Based Shampoo and Conditioner for Anti-Hair Fall, Anti- Development and Evaluation of Mangosteen and Seaweed Based Face and Eye Serum for Anti-Aging and Anti-Acne Effects and Hair Moisturising Effects (Co-PI) | Pioneer Scientist Incentive Fund (PSIF) |
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Forced degradation studies and development of a stability indicating method of flibanserin active pharmaceutical ingredient (Co-PI) | Pioneer Scientist Incentive Fund (PSIF) |
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Determination of alendronate sodium and acarbose in tablets (Co-PI) | Pioneer Scientist Incentive Fund (PSIF) |
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Supervision: (Current student on top, followed by completed. Example shown below)
PhD students (Current)
- Zhao Wenyang
- Lee Sue Kei
- Sang Sze Huey
- Tan Puay Luan
PhD students (Completed)
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Master students (Current)
- Haya Mohammed Qaid Al-Mansari
- Keng Jing Wen
- Xu Zhao
Master students (Completed)
- Udyanee Jeyaweera (2022)
- Lee Hon Kent (2020)
Undergraduate students (Current)
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Undergraduate students (Completed)
- Jessica Yon Ai-Lyn (2022)
- Lee Zi Xin (2021)
- Lee Sue Kei (2021)
- Khor Mei Ann (2020)
- Goh Yee-Yeong (2017)
- Royal Society of Biology, United Kingdom
- Golden Key International Honour Society
- Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (MSMBB)
- Malaysia Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MSBMB)
- Malaysian Natural Products Society (MNPS)
- Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research (Gesellschaft f¨¹r Arzneipflanzen- und Naturstoff-Forschung e. V.)
- Lee Siew-Keah, Chua Ang-Lim, Liew Kai Bin, Chew Yik Ling (2023). Updates on Impacts of Epigallocatechin Gallate Co-administration in Modulating Pharmacokinetics of Statins, calcium channel blockers and beta-blockers. Planta Medica, DOI: 10.1055/a-2111-7319.
- Siew-Keah Lee *, Ang-Lim Chua *, Clement Heng Yew Fong, Brian Cong Hao Ban, Wen Ling Ng, Jing Feng Kong, Yik Ling Chew, Kai Bin Liew (2023). Self-Assessment of INTERHEART Risk Stratification among the Middle-Aged Community in Malaysia. Nutrients, 15, 2382.
- Maelinda Daker, Udyanee Jayaweera, Marini Marzuki, Gunaletchumy Gunasegaran, Yik Ling Chew, Mariam Ahmad, Gabriel Akyirem Akowuah (2022). Content of luteolin and luteolin-7-§°-glucoside from the leaves of Vernonia amygdalina Del., and synergistic inhibitory effect with cisplatin on nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells, Chemical Data Collection, 45, 101039.
- Yon, J. A. L., Lee, S. K., Keng, J. W., Chow, S. C., Liew, K. B., Teo, S. S., Shaik Mossadeq, W.M., Marriott, P.J., Akowuah, G.A., Ming, L.C. and Goh, B.H., Chew, Y. L. (2022). Cassia alata (Linnaeus) Roxburgh for Skin: Natural Remedies for Atopic Dermatitis in Asia and Their Pharmacological Activities. Cosmetics, 10(1), 5.
- Leong, R. Z. L., Lim, L. H., Chew, Y. L., & Teo, S. S. (2022). de novo transcriptome assembly for discovering gene expressed in Holothuria leucospilota with exposed to copper. Animal Biotechnology, 1-14.
- Chew, Y. L., Khor, M. A., Xu, Z., Lee, S. K., Keng, J. W., Sang, S. H., Gabriel Akyirem Akowuah, Goh, K. W., Liew, K. B. & Ming, L. C. (2022). Cassia alata, Coriandrum sativum, Curcuma longa and Azadirachta indica: Food Ingredients as Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Atopic Dermatitis-A Comprehensive Review. Molecules, 27(17), 5475.
- Sabbagh, B. A., Kumar, P. V., Chew, Y. L., Chin, J. H., & Akowuah, G. A. (2022). Determination of metformin in fixed-dose combination tablets by ATR-FTIR spectroscopy. Chemical Data Collections, 39, 100868.
- Sue-Kei Lee, Zi-Xin Lee, Yau-Yan Lim, Kai-Bin Liew, Gabriel Akyirem Akowuah, Yik-Ling Chew. (2022) An Overview of Ramie (Boehmeria nivea) Phytochemistry, Ethnobotanical and Ethnomedicinal Uses, and Its Prospects in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Treatment. Natural Products Journal, 12 (7), 53-61,
- Yik-Ling Chew, Chairunnisa Arasi, Joo-Kheng Goh. Pyrogallol Induces Antimicrobial Effect and Cell Membrane Disruption on Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Current Bioactive Compounds, 18(1), 38-46.
- Yik-Ling Chew, Mei-Ann Khor, Yau-Yan Lim (2021), Choices of chromatographic methods as stability indicating assays for pharmaceutical products: A review. Heliyon, 7, e06553.
Journal of Medicinal Plants Research; Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine; Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy; BioMed Research International; Heliyon; Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark; Frontiers in Pharmacology; International Journal of Molecular Sciences; BMC Complementary and Alternative Therapies; Pharmaceutical Biology; Journal of Clinical Medicine; Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology
- Chartered Scientist, Royal Society of Biology, United Kingdom
- Teaching Excellence Award, TEACH Award 2022, ÎåÒ»³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø University
- Gold Medal, Asia Youth Innovation Awards, Malaysia Technology Expo 2023, Healthcare, Personal care, technology, Biotechnology and Life Sciences category - Freeze Dried Memantine Hydrochloride Oral Fast Melt Film with Unit Dose Film Box for Geriatrics
- Gold Medal, Asia Youth Innovation Awards, Malaysia Technology Expo 2023, Healthcare, Personal care, technology, Biotechnology and Life Sciences category - Steenfix Natural Shampoo: Flakes-away! Frizz-away! Frown-away
- Bronze Medal, International Innovation Awards, Malaysia Technology Expo 2023, Healthcare, Personal care, technology, Biotechnology and Life Sciences category - Botanical Anti-Aging Eye Serum, The Wonders of Mangosteen
- Silver Medal, 34th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition 2023 - Choc-ing Away at Non-Compliance: The Quentiapine Fumarate Medicated Chocolate for Schizophrenia Patients.
- Top Research Publication Contributor, Research Excellence Award, ÎåÒ»³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø University
- Intellectual Property Right (IPR) Award, Research Excellence Award, ÎåÒ»³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø University
- Gold Medal, PENCIPTA¡¯ 22 - In the Quest for Natural Anti-Aging Face Serum: The Magnificent Mangosteen
- Bronze Medal, SDG International Innovation Award & Expo, Malaysia Technology Expo 2023, Good Health and Well Being category - Patient Friendly Chocolate Based Drug Delivery System: Fast Melt Cocoa Butter Tablet (FMT)
- Teaching Excellence Award, Academic Session 2018/2019, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, ÎåÒ»³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø University
- Outstanding Contribution, Jurnal Kimia Sains dan Aplikasi, by Universitas Diponegoro Semarang
- Teaching Excellence Award, Academic Session 2017/2018, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, ÎåÒ»³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø University
- Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing, Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, by Elsevier Scientific Database.
- Teaching Excellence Award, Academic Session 2015/2016, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, ÎåÒ»³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø University
- Top ten cited articles 2008-2010, LWT-Food Science and Technology, by Elsevier Scientific Database - Chew YL, Lim YY, Omar M, & Khoo KS (2008). Antioxidant activity of three edible seaweeds from two areas in South East Asia. LWT- Food Science and Technology, 41(6), 1067-1072
External examiner (dissertation)
- Structure-Activity Relationship of Phytochemicals in Potentiating Antibiotics via Synergy, PhD thesis, Monash University (April 2021)
- Development and evaluation of orally disintegrating film containing amlodipine besylate, BPharm thesis, University of Cyberjaya (July 2021)
- Solubility Enhancement of Amlodipine Besylate by Solvent Evaporation Method, BPharm thesis University of Cyberjaya (July 2021)
- Master of Science in Healthy Aging, Medical Aesthetic and Regenerative Medicine. Soh Siew Chin. ¡°Autism Genetic Testing: Awareness, Perception and Knowledge Among Malaysian Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Kuala Lumpur¡±. ÎåÒ»³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø University.
- Master of Science in Healthy Aging, Medical Aesthetic and Regenerative Medicine. Ng Valynne. ¡°Self-Perception of Health Among Elderly in Selangor, Malaysia¡±. ÎåÒ»³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø University.
- Master of Science in Healthy Aging, Medical Aesthetic and Regenerative Medicine. Pavalashamini A/P Panjacharam. ¡°Influence of Diet on Acne and Acne-Related Quality of Life among Adolescents in Malaysia¡±. ÎåÒ»³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø University.
- Master of Science in Healthy Aging, Medical Aesthetic and Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Chin Ji Ho. ¡°Awareness, Perception and Quality of Life of Topical Skin Lightening Users versus Non-Users in Kuala Lumpur¡±. ÎåÒ»³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø University
- Master of Science in Healthy Aging, Medical Aesthetic and Regenerative Medicine. Dr Anamta Rehman. ¡°Health Related Quality of Life Among Pakistanian Resident in Malaysia¡±. ÎåÒ»³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø University.
- Master of Science in Healthy Aging, Medical Aesthetic and Regenerative Medicine. Dr Sundar Raj. ¡°The Effectiveness of Dark Chocolate on Blood Pressure among Hypertensive Patients¡±. ÎåÒ»³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø University.
- Master of Science in Healthy Aging, Medical Aesthetic and Regenerative Medicine. Kamaleswary A/P Chinnathambi. ¡°Effect of Diet and Exercise in Metabolic Syndrome¡±. ÎåÒ»³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø University.
- Master of Science in Healthy Aging, Medical Aesthetic and Regenerative Medicine. Herny Tri Setiawati. ¡°The Effectiveness of Oatmeal on Both Appetite Control and Satiety in Obese Adult Population¡±. ÎåÒ»³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø University
- Master of Science in Healthy Aging, Medical Aesthetic and Regenerative Medicine. Zulkhairul Naim bin Sidek Ahmad. ¡°Perception of Ageing among Urban Population in Sabah¡±. ÎåÒ»³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø University.
- Master of Science in Healthy Aging, Medical Aesthetic and Regenerative Medicine. Kyi Thwe Tun. ¡°Effectiveness of Mediterranean Diet on Weight Management¡±. ÎåÒ»³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø University
- Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Yau Xin Yi. ¡°Development and Validation of Attenuated Total Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) Methods for analysis of Selected Aminoglycoside Antibiotics¡±. ÎåÒ»³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø University.
- Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Ali Saoud. ¡°Analysis of acarbose in tablets by infrared spectroscopy, high performance liquid chromatography and thin layer chromatography¡±. ÎåÒ»³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø University.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
Heliyon- Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacology and Toxicology Section
- Certified Breastfeeding Counselor, by National Lactation Centre (Pusat Laktasi Kebangsaan)