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Academic Qualifications
- Ph.D in Natural Product Chemistry - Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
- Bachelor in Science (Chemistry) - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Siti Zaiton Binti Mat So'Ad (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF PHARMACY
dszaiton@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Siti Zaiton bt. Mat So'ad obtained her BSc (Hon) in Chemistry and, PhD with specialisation in Natural Product Chemistry from University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). She was a lecturer, Faculty of Applied Sciences, UiTM Pahang from June 1995 until November 2007. She was joined Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, IIUM in December 2007as Senior Lecturer and was appointed as Associate Professor in 2014. She was appointed as Director, Natural Medicinal Product Centre (SBU IIUM) from December 2007 until August 2009, Head of Department, Pharmaceutical Chemistry from 2011-2013 and from 2015-2017.
Siti Zaiton was actively involved in teaching and research throughout her service. She received a few research grant from Ministry of Science and Technology (MOSTI) and Ministry of Education (MOE).
For her outstanding achievement in teaching and research, she was awarded the Anugerah Khidmat Cemerlang, UiTM (2004) and Outstanding Researcher Award during IIUM Quality Day 2014.
Siti Zaiton was actively involved in teaching and research throughout her service. She received a few research grant from Ministry of Science and Technology (MOSTI) and Ministry of Education (MOE).
For her outstanding achievement in teaching and research, she was awarded the Anugerah Khidmat Cemerlang, UiTM (2004) and Outstanding Researcher Award during IIUM Quality Day 2014.
Area of Specialisation
- Agricultural ~ Agricultural Science And Technology ~ Primary Products from Plants ~ Herbal Products
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Phamaceutical Industry ~ Phytochemicals
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Phamaceutical Industry ~ Natural Products - Natural Product Chemistry, Phytochemistry
- Engineering Tech ~ Applied Sciences And Technologies ~ Other Applied Sciences and Technologies n.e.c.
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Phamaceutical Industry ~ Personal Care Products and Cosmetics (Including Cosmoceuticals, Nutritional Supplements and; Manufacturing of Cosmetics, Cosmeceuticals, Toiletries, Soap, Household Cleaners and Detergents Products)
Professional Membership
- 2000 - 2025 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Malaysian Natural Product Society
Teaching Responsibilities
| BASIC PHARMACEUTICAL ANALYSIS | 2025/2026 |
| FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY FOR PHARMACY | 2025/2026 |
| HERBAL MEDICINE | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2011/2012 2009/2010 |
| HERBAL SCIENCE | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 |
| PHARMACEUTICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
| PHARMACOGNOSY | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| RESEARCH METHODOLOGY & BIOSTATISTICS | 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 |
| RESEARCH PROJECT 1 | 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 |
| RESEARCH PROJECT 2 | 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 |
| RESEARCH PROJECT-LITERATURE SEARCH | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 |
| Research Project-Practical I | 2009/2010 |
| Research Project-Practical II | 2012/2013 2009/2010 |
Supervision
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Metabolite Profiling Of Psychotria Malayana Jack Leaf Extracts Possessing Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitory, Anti-Inflammatory And Antioxidant Activities Using Metabolomics And In Silico Molecular Docking Studies.
Ph.D
Completed
2024
Co-supervisor
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Wogonin’S Structure Activity Relationship Study On Antidiabetic Activity.
Ph.D
Completed
2018
Member Supervisory Committee
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Phytochemicals From Entada Spiralis Ridl. And Tetracera Macrophylla Vall. And Their Bioactivities.
Ph.D
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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Bioassay Guided Isolation Of Bioactive Components From The Stem Bark Of Entada Spiralis Ridl. (Sintok).
Ph.D
Completed
2014
Main Supervisor
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Development Of Detoxified Extract Of Mitragyna Speciosa And In-Vitro Toxicity Study
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Master
Completed
2026
Main Supervisor
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Comparison Of Volatile Aroma Constituents Of Salacca Zalacca (Gaertn.) Voss Extracted By Conventional And Non-Conventional Extraction Methods
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Master
Completed
2019
Main Supervisor
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Bioassay Guided Isolation And Characterization Of Compounds With Antioxidant Activities From The Leaves Of Entada Spiralis Ridl. (Sintok).
Master
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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Bioassay Guided Isolation And Characterization Of Compounds With Antioxidant Activities From The Leaves Of Entada Spiralis Ridl. (Sintok).
Master
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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Antifungal And Phytochemical Studies Of Acalypha Indica Linn. Extracts And Its Skin Sensitization Test.
Master
Completed
2016
Main Supervisor
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Phytochemical Investigation Of The Stems Of Tetracea Indica Merr And In-Vitro Antidiabetic Evaluation Of Isolated Compounds.
Master
Completed
2016
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2016 - 2018 | ??Glucosidase Inhibitor and Aroma from the Flesh of Salak (Salacca zalacca) Fruit, their Metabolic Demarcation and Antidiabetic Potential |
| 2016 - 2018 | Antidiabetic and antioxidant evaluations of Averrhoa bilimbi L |
| 2015 - 2017 | Pilot Scale Production of Natural Halal Skin Lightening Cream Containing Extract of Hydroxychavicol from Piper betle Leaves |
| 2015 - 2014 | Alfa-amylase inhibitor from Orthosiphonstamineus & Metabolomics Profile of Indonesian and Japanese Rice Brans |
| 2014 - 2016 | Determination of in Vivo and in Vitro Antidiabetic Activity of Wogonin |
| 2013 - 2017 | Tyrosinase Inhibitory and Antioxidant Activities of Entada Spiralis Ridl. (Akar Sintok) for the Development of Skin Whitening Products |
| 2013 - 2018 | Antidiabetic Characterization and Mechanism of Action of Wogonin in Rats |
| 2011 - 2017 | In-Vitro of Antifungal Activity of Acalypha Indica, Linn Against Dermatophytes of Superficial Skin Disease |
| 2009 - 2012 | Screening for potential natural drugs in Malaysia medical plant Tecracera Indica Mer(mempelas paya) |
| 2008 - 2011 | Screening of A Plant Tetracera Scandens Linn. For Its Chemical and Antidiabetic Activity |
| 2008 - 2011 | Screening and Isolation of Bioactive Constituents from the Stem Bark Extracts of Entada Spirals (Akar Sintok) for the Development of Cosmeticeuticals Products |
On-Going
| 2024 - Present | Investigating the Anti-Diabetic and Toxicity Mechanism of Psychotria malayana Leaf Extract in Rats through Metabolomics |
| 2023 - Present | Identifying soft Rot Constituents from Entada spiralis (Akar Sintok) Using Bioautographic Method Treated on Erwinia spp for Searching of Natural Pesticides |
| 2022 - Present | Characterization on the Properties of Mitragyna Speciosa, Deletion of Toxicity Genes, Development of Kratom-Based Medicinal Products and It's Legal Implication |
| 2008 - Present | Phytochemical Ananlysis on Herbs Used in Ointment for Joint Problems |
Awards & Recognition
| 23 Sep, 2019 | Silver medal award for PECIPTA'19 - Ministry of Education | International |
| 13 Mar, 2019 | Gold for Minggu Penyelidikan & Inovasi 2019 - UMT,UNISZA &TATI University College | International |
| 09 Apr, 2018 | Bronze Medal for Minggu Penyelidikan & Inovasi 2018 - UMT, UNISZA & TATI University Collage | International |
| 29 Sep, 2017 | Gold Medal for IIDEX 2017 - UiTM | International |
| 29 Sep, 2017 | Gold Medal Award - Research Management Institute UiTM | National |
| 04 Dec, 2013 | Bronze medal - International Invention, Innovation and Research Design Platform(I-P 2013) | International |
| 15 Mar, 2013 | Gold medal award - IIDEX 2013: Invention, Innovation and Design Expo 2013 | National |
| 28 Jun, 2012 | Outstanding Researcher Award (Health and Allied Sciences) - IIUM-Quality Day 2012 | University |
| 22 Feb, 2012 | Silver Medal Awards for IRIIE 2012 - IIUM | University |
| 07 Dec, 2011 | Gold Medal Award - International Ibn Al-Haytham's Al-Manazir Innovation and Invention Exhibition InEX 2011 | International |
| 19 Nov, 2011 | Silver Medal Award for Innovation,Invention and Design 2011 for Research Design-Heveasorb: A new supersorbent for toxic Pb(II) ion.co-researcher - ASEAN INVENTION,INNOVATION AND DESIGN(ASEAN IDD KEDAH 2011) | International |
| 09 Feb, 2011 | Bronze award for Research Project ?Isolation and Structure elucidation of two new novel Flavonoids and antidiabetic activity of the leaves of Tetracera scandens Linn. In vivo? co-researcher - IIUM | University |