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).

• Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Pharmacy ~ Pharmaceutical Technology
• Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Pharmacy ~ Optimum Drug Design
• Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Pharmacy ~ Other Pharmacy n.e.c. - Pharmaceutical Materials Science

• 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)

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

Completed

2019 - 2022	A novel alternative for higher tablet load of isoniazid and pyridoxine in a single 3D printed tablet for the better compliance among tuberculosis patients.
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	Investigation on the Use of Sarawak Native Plant, Engkala Bark in Neurodegenerative Disease
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	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	Document Preparation for Performance Qualification of Pharmaceutical Equipment
2020 - Present	Prototype development of an organic and halal oral synbiotic (OroSYN) mouthwash containing Streptococcus salivarius and Pisang Emas skin extract.
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

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

Article

2022	Optimizing the encapsulation of black seed oil into alginate beads by ionic gelation. Journal of Food Engineering, 328 () pp.
2022	Qualitative and quantitative methods of Capsaicinoids: a mini‑review. Food Analytical Methods, () pp.
2021	A review on conventional and novel topical ocular drug delivery system. Journal of Pharmacy, 1 (1) pp. 19-26
2021	Advocating electrically conductive scaffolds with low immunogenicity for biomedical applications: a review. Polymers, 13 (19) pp. 1-27
2021	Elucidating the Capabilities of Mirrorless Large Core Bundled Plastic Fiber Optic Displacement Sensor for Paracetamol Detection. Hindawi Journal of Sensors, 2021 () pp. 1-16
2021	Impacts of various mixing approaches towards black seed oil-alginate emulsion attributes. Materials Express, 11 (10) pp. 1746-1751
2021	Potential applications of conducting polymers to reduce secondary bacterial infections among COVID-19 patients: a review. Emergent Materials, () pp.
2021	Potential applications of conducting polymers to reduce secondary bacterial infections among COVID-19 patients: a review. Emergent Materials, 4 () pp. 279-292
2021	Public knowledge, attitude, and perception toward conventional and novel ocular treatment in Malaysia. Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 13 (1) pp. 143-147
2021	Soft‑chewable paracetamol tablets by Melt Granulation Method: formulation and characterization. Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 13 (3) pp. 312-316
2021	Synbiotic mouthwash helps maintain oral health. Asia Research News, 28 June 2021 () pp.
2021	The effect of eurycoma longifolia jack (Tongkat Ali) root extract on salivary s. mutans, lactobacillus and candida albicans isolated from high-risk caries adult patients. Pharmacognosy journal, 13 (3) pp. 787-791
2021	The effect of particle size on the physical characteristics and drug-release behavior of mini-tablets. Trends in Sciences, 18 (21) pp. 1-6
2020	Investigation of thymoquinone stability in black seed oil alginate beads. Current Trends in Biotechnology & Pharmacy, 14 (2) pp. 125-126
2020	Medicinal potential of isoflavonoids: Polyphenols that may cure diabetes. Molecules, 25 () pp.
2013	Comparison of the level of organochlorine residues in paddy crops from two different cultivation practices= Perbandingan aras sisa organoklorin dalam tanaman padi daripada dua penanaman berbeza. Sains Malaysiana, 42 (11) pp. 1581-1584

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),