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Academic Qualification
- Ph.D in Pharmaceutical Formulation - Doctor of Philosophy, University College London
- Master of Science (Chemistry) - Masters Degree, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Analytical and Environmental Chemistry - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
Awis Sukarni Bin Mohmad Sabere (ChM. Dr.)
Assistant Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF PHARMACY
Other's position:
Head, Kulliyyah of Pharmacy
awissabere@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Dr. Awis graduated from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) in 2008 with a B.Sc (Hons) in Analytical and Environmental Chemistry. He then pursued and received his Master's degree in Chemistry from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in 2012, thanks to the UKM Zamalah Scheme scholarship. After completing his Master's degree, he was awarded the highly competitive SLAB/SLAI scholarship to pursue his Ph.D. at University College London's School of Pharmacy (UCL). Dr. Awis is passionate about pharmaceutical formulation and analytical chemistry. His primary focus is on optimising drug delivery and 3D printing. He has several articles published in high-impact journals and has won several awards in innovation competitions. Dr. Awis is a registered chemist and the current Head of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), as well as the Chairman of Institut Kimia Malaysia (Pahang branch).
Area of Specialisation
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Pharmacy ~ Optimum Drug Design
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Pharmacy ~ Pharmaceutical Technology
Professional Membership
- 2020: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Life member), Malaysian Society of Pharmaceutical Technology
- 2020: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Life member), The Malaysia Local Chapter of the Controlled Release Society (MyCRS)
Teaching Responsibilities
BASIC PHARMACEUTICAL ANALYSIS | 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
DOSAGE DESIGN I | 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
DOSAGE DESIGN II | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
ISLAMIC INPUT IN PHARMACY | 2017/2018 |
PHARMACEUTICAL ANALYSIS I | 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
PHARMACEUTICAL ANALYSIS II | 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
PHARMACEUTICAL INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS | 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
PHARMACEUTICS III : SOLIDS AND OTHER DOSAGE FORMS | 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
RESEARCH PROJECT 1 | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
RESEARCH PROJECT 2 | 2020/2021 |
RESEARCH PROJECT-LITERATURE SEARCH | 2019/2020 2018/2019 2016/2017 |
Research Projects
Completed
2018 - 2022 | Black Seed Oil Alginate Beads |
2016 - 2021 | Antimicrobial and antioxidant characterizations of the flowers of Eurycoma longifolia Jack |
On-Going
2022 - Present | OPTIMISATION AND FORMULATION OF SYNBIOTIC TOOTHPASTE |
2021 - Present | Empowerment of COVID-19 affected Green rose (Rosadiflora species) industry by transferring knowledge on the extraction and soap making to increase product quality and variety. |
2021 - Present | Investigation on the Use of Sarawak Native Plant, Engkala Bark in Neurodegenerative Disease |
2021 - Present | Accuracy of Three Dilution Techniques in Obtaining Morphine by Dilution for Intrathecal Use |
2020 - Present | Eurycoma Longifolia Jack (Tongkat Ali) as a New Dental Mouthwash |
2020 - Present | Elucidation on the Antimicrobial Property of SES Sterilisation Electrolyte Solution towards Human Pathogens |
2020 - Present | Prototype development of an organic and halal oral synbiotic (OroSYN) mouthwash containing Streptococcus salivarius and Pisang Emas skin extract. |
2020 - Present | Document Preparation for Performance Qualification of Pharmaceutical Equipment |
2019 - Present | A novel alternative for higher tablet load of isoniazid and pyridoxine in a single 3D printed tablet for the better compliance among tuberculosis patients. |
2019 - Present | Profiling of Antibacterial Resistance Pathogens Isolated from the Lift Buttons of Two Hospitals in Malaysia |
2019 - Present | Prototype development of process analytical technology (PAT) continuous production line for Nigella sativa oil (NSO)-alginate microparticles |
Award & Recognition
10 Aug, 2021 | Gold Medal - Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) | National |
10 Aug, 2021 | Gold Medal - Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) | National |
26 Mar, 2021 | Silver Medal - Malaysia Technology Expo | International |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
2019 | Effects of different mixing methods towards black seed oil-alginate emulsion characteristics.. In: International Conference on Pharmaceutical Research and Pharmacy Practice cum 14th IIUM-MPS Pharmacy Scientific Conference (ICPRP 2019), |
2019 | Public's knowledge, attitude and perception towards conventional and novel ocular treatment in Malaysia. In: International Conference on Pharmaceutical Research and Pharmacy Practice cum 14th IIUM-MPS Pharmacy Scientific Conference (ICPRP 2019), |
2015 | Slow-release drug-loaded mini-tablets for ocular use: effect of polymer particle size on formulation behaviour. In: 1st European Conference on Pharmaceutics: Drug Delivery, |
2014 | The effect of particle size on the physical and drug-release behaviour of chloramphenicol-loaded mini-tablets for ocular use. In: 5th FIP Pharmaceutical Sciences World Congress (PSWC 2014), |