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Academic Qualifications
- Master of Science (Biotechnology Engineering) - Masters Degree (Clinical Specialist), International Islamic University Malaysia
- Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) - Doctor of Philosophy, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honors) - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
- - MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY ENGLISH TEST (MUET),
Nurhusna Binti Samsudin (Dr.)
Assistant Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HALAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING
nurhusna@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Nurhusna Samsudin, graduated with B. Eng (Biochemical-Biotechnology) (Honors) and 2nd degree in Business Administration from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in 2008. Upon graduation, she joined Biotechnology Engineering Department, IIUM as Research Assistant under project entitle “Quantum Chemical Structure Activity Studies of Anticancer Activity of Seconucleoside Nitrosourea Analogs”. Later obtained her M. Sc. (Engineering) from the same university in 2011 under Biotech Research Grant entitle “Modification and Characterisation of Phytase for Animal Feed Production”. Next, she pursues PhD in Engineering from the Biotechnology department, IIUM, Malaysia in the year 2017 worked on the project entitle “Development of Polycaprolactone Microcarrier with Surface Treatment Using Ultraviolet Ozone System”. In 2018 she joined International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART), IIUM as a research fellow for two years and now working as an assistant professor in INHART starting on July 2020. Dr. Nurhusna is an active researcher in biomaterials, enzyme and molecular modelling and study on health benefits of phytochemical compound particularly from agarwood as an alternative ingredient for halal biopharmaceutical products. She has received a national grant on project to unravelling the prescription in Malay medical manuscript that use agarwood as one of the elements. Dr. Nurhusna is a member of Malaysian Society of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (MaSBiC).
Area of Specialisation
- Biotechnology ~ Biotechnology ~ Animal Biotechnology ~ Cell Line Culture - Mammalian cell and tissue culture
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Phamaceutical Industry ~ Phytochemicals - Phytochemicals
- Biotechnology ~ Biotechnology ~ Animal Biotechnology ~ Animal Cloning - Molecular biology
- Natural Science ~ Biological Sciences ~ Biochemistry ~ Proteins - Bioinformatics
- Natural Science ~ Biological Sciences ~ Biochemistry ~ Enzymology - Enzyme and molecular modelling
- Natural Science ~ Biological Sciences ~ Biochemistry ~ Cell Biology - Protein engineering
Teaching Responsibilities
| ETHICS AND TOYYIBAN CONCEPT IN HALAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES | 2024/2025 |
| HALAL FOOD SCIENCE AND PROCESSING | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| HALAL INDUSTRY ECOSYSTEM | 2025/2026 |
| HALAL PHARMACEUTICALS AND COSMETICS | 2024/2025 |
| HALAL PHARMACEUTICALS, COSMETICS & PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS | 2024/2025 |
Supervision
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Halalan-Toyyiban Concept As Religious-Based Digital Intervention Tool To Improve Nutritional Knowledge, Attitude And Dietary Practices Among Iium Students.
Ph.D
Completed
2025
Co-supervisor
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The Factors Influencing Purchase Intention To Use Halal Cosmetics In Malaysia.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Optimising The Solubility Of Docetaxel Using Ionic Liquid Nanoemulsion: A Conductor-Like Screening Model For Real Solvents (Cosmo-Rs) Predictive Approach With Experimental Validation.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Assessing The Output Of Funding For Halal-Related Research Projects In Iium.
Master
Completed
2025
Co-supervisor
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The Revealing Agarwood-Based Prescription(S) For Anti-Proliferation Activity Documented In Malay Medical Manuscripts.
Master
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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Exploring Perceptions Of Healthiness Of High-Protein Healthy Bars (Hphb) Among Adolescents In Temoh, Perak.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Evaluating The Effect Of High-Protein Healthy Bar (Hphb) On Adolescent Body Composition & Psychological Well-Being.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Metagenomic Surveillance Of Antibiotic Resistance Genes (Arg) And Microbial Ecology In Seabass Aquaculture In Penang, Malaysia.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Exploring The Chemical Composition Of Different Types Of Silk And Their Permissibility In Islamic Jurisprudence.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2024 - 2024 | Catalyzing Sustainable E-Waste Management: An Exploratory Study of Urban and Rural Malaysian Consumer Behavior |
| 2024 - 2024 | INHART Laboratories Service (Sample Analysis and Workshop) - Jan 2024 - Nov. 2024 |
| 2023 - 2024 | Revisiting halal science and halal education body of knowledge in the contemporary time |
| 2023 - 2023 | Sample Analysis by INHART Laboratory |
| 2023 - 2023 | Sample analysis by INHART Laboratory - Jan 23 - Nov 23 |
| 2023 - 2024 | SOUL OF ANAK PUSU |
| 2022 - 2022 | Sample analysis by INHART Laboratory |
| 2021 - 2025 | Unraveling the Role of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Nanofluids as Halal Anti-cancer Agents through COSMO-RS Based Prediction |
| 2020 - 2022 | Development of Future Antibiotics : Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Ionic Liquids (API-ILs) with COSMO-RS Based Prediction for Resistant Microbial strains |
On-Going
| 2025 - Present | AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF HALAL LIFESTYLE PRACTICES AMONG ASNAF YOUTH THROUGH HOLISTIC BODY-MIND-SOUL (BOMS) WELLBEING FRAMEWORK |
| 2025 - Present | Optimizing High-Protein Snack Bar Formulation and Studying Perceived Healthiness Among Asnaf Youth |
| 2025 - Present | EXAMINING THE INNOVATIVE POTENTIAL OF AGARWOOD SPECIES THROUGH PATENT LANDSCAPING AND CRITICAL REVIEW OF ANIMAL MODEL STUDIES |
| 2024 - Present | Healthy Body, Healthy Mind: Promoting Halal Toyyib Lifestyle |
| 2024 - Present | PROJEK KAJI SELIDIK TAHAP KEPUASAN PELANGGAN KTMB TAHUN 2024 |
| 2024 - Present | INTEGRATING ISLAMIC PRINCIPLES IN AGRO-INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION: DEVELOPING FAITH-BASED HALAL AGROINDUSTRY |
| 2023 - Present | HALAL MALAYSIA: THE USE OF AMBIGUOUS TERMINOLOGIES ON FOOD LABELLING |
| 2019 - Present | Revealing Agarwood-based Prescription(s) Documented in Malay Medical Manuscripts towards cancer treatment |
| - | HALAL HUMAN VACCINE DEVELOPMENT IN MALAYSIA: FROM A SCIENTIFIC AND SHARl'AH INTERDISCIPLINARY OVERVIEW |
| - | Protein-Packed Breakfast Bar Nutrition Intervention on Health Outcomes and Cognitive Functions in Adolescents: A Quantitative Analysis |
| - | Innovative Utilization of Nanoemulsion in Nano-Fertilizers: Advancing Urban Agriculture and Ensuring Food Safety |
Awards & Recognition
| 22 Feb, 2020 | Silver Medal - Protemp group | National |
Publications
Articles
Conference or Workshop Items
Books
| 2023 | Abstracts of the International Halal Science Conference 2023 (IHASC23). AIJR Publisher, ISBN: 978-81-961472-9-7 |