Curriculum Vitae SOO PENG KOH, Ph.D.

Curriculum Vitae

SOO PENG KOH, Ph.D.

Office Food Science and Technology Research Centre Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor, Malaysia Tel: 603-8953 6097 Fax: 603-8953 6154 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Home 16, Jalan Wawasan 2/15, Pusat Bandar Puchong 47160 Puchong Selangor, Malaysia [email protected]

Designation Principle Research Officer Nationality Malaysian Education Ph.D. in Food and Enzyme Biotechnology, Department of Bioprocess

Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2009. (CGPA 4.0). Dissertation: Production of enzymatically-esterified medium- and long-chain triacylglycerols as healthful oil

Fields of Specialization 17 years experiences (2002-current) in Lipids Technology, Food Fermentation, Applied Microbiology, Food Emulsion, Analytical Biochemistry, Enzyme Technology, Modified Starch & Gut Microbiome.

List of Projects Techno Fund (TF0106B139): Value added virgin coconut oil with antimicrobial properties and

its potential applications” – Collaborator (2008 – 2011)

WRM Fund (JP-RB-0153): Modified virgin coconut oil (MVCO) as a agent to control bacterial

and fungal plant pathogen” – Project Leader (2009-2010)

WRM Fund (JP-RB-0210): Extraction, identification and quantification of phospholipids from

coconut paste - Project Leader (2010-2011)

Science Fund (05-03-08 SF1057) – Potential of a bioactive extract from fermented and

germinated seed – Collaborator (2010-2012)

Subprojek Development Fund RMK-10 (P21003001250001): Teknologi penghasilan

maltodextrin menggunakan tindakbalas enzim untuk industri makanan dan farmaseutikal

berasaskan beras hancur dan sukun – Subproject Leader (2011-2012)

Science Fund (02-03-08-SF0359): Development of virgin coconut oil emulsion based products

as functional food supplement - Project Leader (2012-2013)

Science Fund (06-03-08-SF0320): Maltodextrin production from breadfruit and broken rice

starch via enzymatic hydrolysis for food and pharmaceutical industry – Project Leader (2012-

2014)

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Subproject Development Fund RMK-10 (P21003001250001-C): Pembangunan kultur probiotik

pelbagai fungsi untuk kultur pemula, ramuan makanan dan produk sedia dimakan –

Collaborator (2013-2014)

Subproject Development Fund RMK-10 (P21003001250001-D): Teknologi penghasilan cuka

pelbagai fungsi dari fermentasi hasil sampingan pertanian – Collaborator (2013-2014)

WRM Fund (JR-BT-0479): Development of functional health products from fermented white

glutinous rice through bioprocessing strategies - Collaborator (Jan 2015 – Dec 2016)

Subproject Development Fund RMK-10 (P21003001250001): Development of glutathione

production in fermented dairy and non-dairy substrates – Project Leader (Jan – Dec 2015)

Subproject Development Fund RMK-11 (P21003004050001-H): Development of bio-ingredient

from local fruits – Project Leader (Jan – Dec 2016)

Subproject Development Fund RMK-11 (P2100300403001-H): Nutrogenomik untuk

pembangunan ingredient kesihatan – Collaborator (Jan – Dec 2016)

Subprojek Development Fund RMK-11 (P21003004130001-E): Kajian pembangunan produk

berkaitan kesihatan berasaskan kelapa” – Collaborator (Jan – Dec 2016)

Subproject Development Fund RMK-11 (P-RH405B): Kajian peningkatan hasil dan kualiti

buah-buahan premium untuk peningkatan hasil & kualiti Betik, Nanas dan Melon- Sub-

subproject Leader (Jan - Dec 2017)

Subproject Development Fund RMK-11 (P-RH405D): Kajian Peningkatan Hasil Dan Kualiti

Buah-Buahan Premium untuk peningkatan hasil & kualiti mangga, durian, manggis – Sub-


Subproject Development Fund RMK-11 (P-RH405C): Kajian Peningkatan Hasil Dan Kualiti

Buah-Buahan Premium untuk peningkatan hasil & kualiti belimbing, nangka dan pisang – Sub-


FRGS Fund (R-RB008-1001-GFRM10): Nutritional enhancement in mature coconut water

through microbial fermentation - Collaborator (2017 - 2018)

Subproject Development Fund RMK -11 (P2100300405001-2018G): Kajian pembangunan bio-

ingredien dan produk fungsian bernilai tinggi bagi buah-buahan premium terpilih – Sub-

subproject Leader (Jan – DEC 2018)

Subproject Development RMK -11 (P-RH403): Penilaian Moringa sebagai sumber protein bagi

mengawal penyakit utama tanaman solanacaea – Collaborator (Jan – Dec 2018)

Subproject Development Fund RMK -11 (P2100300413001-E): Kajian pembangunan produk

berkaitan kesihatan berasaskan kelapa – Collaborator (Jan – Dec 2018)

Subproject Development Fund RMK-11 (P21003004030001-E): Kajian pembangunan

ingredien dan makanan kesihatan melalui pendekatan teknologi pemprosesan dan

nutrigenomik dari sumber sayuran dan ubian – Collaborator (Jan – Dec 2018)

Subproject Development Fund RMK-11 (P21003004170001-2018B): Kajian Peningkatan

pengeluaran produk ditambah nilai daripada sumber pertanian, akuakultur dan rumpai laut -

Collaborator (Jan – Dec 2018)

Subproject Development Fund RMK-11 (P21003004050001-2018A): Menambahbaik dan

menaik taraf infrastruktur ladang & perolehan peralatan ladang dan makmal – Collaborator

(Jan – Dec 2018)

Subproject Development Fund RMK 11 (P-RF405): Kajian pembangunan bio-ingredien dan

produk fungsian bernilai tinggi bagi buah-buahan premium terpilih – Sub-subproject Leader

(Jan 2019 – Dec 2019)

Subproject Development Fund RMK 11 (P-RH405): Kajian kelulut sebagai agen

pendebungaan ke atas buah premium terpilih – Collaborator (Jan 2019 – Dec 2019)

Subproject Development fund RMK 11 (P-RF403): Pembangunan ingredien dan makanan

kesihatan melalui pendekatan teknologi pemprosesan dan nutrigenomik dari sumber sayuran

dan ubian – Collaborator (Jan 2019 – Dec 2019)

Special Project (S-TT33B-1001-S20999): Pengkomersilan Cocos Emulsion - Project Leader

(Jan 2019 – Dec 2019)

Subproject Development Fund RMK-11 (K-RF175-1401-KSR999): Penjenamaan madu kelulut:

pembangunan produk minuman kesihatan yang berasaskan madu kelulut – Collaborator (Jan

2019 – Dec 2019)

Special Project (S-RF33B-1001-S20999): Market Validation Study on My-G Mung Bean™

Protein Bar – Collaborator (July 2019 – Jan 2020)

Special project (S-MDC 3A-1001-S20999): Development of virgin coconut oil spread –

Collaborator (July 2019 – Jan 2020)

Panel Technical

ScienceFund MOSTI, Cluster: Food Biotechnology (since 2013)

TechnoFund MOSTI, Cluster: Food Biotechnology (since 2014)

Technical committee SIRIM for WG on Coconut products (WG/U/0-13). Malaysia Standard for

coconut milk and coconut cream - specification and test methods (Since 2016)

Judge MARDI Inovasi 2016

Judge Poster MSM 2016

Judge PosterICMSM 2017

Technical committee SIRIM on edible oils & fats (TC/U/29) since 2017

Editorial Board member for Food Research Journal (since 2017)

Undergraduate Microbiology theses (2017/2018)

Auditor Internal Quality MARDI ISO 9001:2008 - 2017

Auditor Internal Quality MARDI ISO 9001:2015 – 2018

Editor board member JTAFS (since 2018)

R, D & C MESTECC (2019-2021)

Anugerah Inovasi MARDI (AIM 2019)

Manuscript Reviewer for local and international Journal

International Food Research Journal (since 2011)

Journal of Food Science and Engineering (since 2013)

Journal of Tropical Agriculture and Food Science (since 2012)

Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies (since 2015)

International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review (since 2015)

International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry (since 2015)

Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology (Since 2015)

Journal of Dietary Supplement (since 2017)

Buletin Teknologi (2017)

Drug Development & Industrial Pharmacy (since 2018)

Advances in Pharmacologica Sciences – Reviewer (2018)

ACS sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (since 2019)

Oxidative Medicine & Cellular Longevity (since 2019)

AJK Committee

AJK MAGIC 2014

AJK MAGIS 2015

AJK ICMSM 2015

AJK MSM 2016

AJK ICMSM 2017

AJK AMBC 2018 (Tajaan & Iklan)

AJK Agromedia Buahan Premium Edisi Khas 2018

Panel penilai artikel prosiding national coconut conference 2018

AJK for AFOBMCIS 2018 – publicity & sponsorship 2018

AJK MSM 2018

AJK Pengarang jurnal berwasit sesi 2018/2019

Juruaudit Kualiti Dalaman MARDI ISO 9001:2008 - 2017

Juruaudit Kualiti Dalaman MARDI ISO 9001:2015 – 2018

Perunding Pelan Tindakan Pembangunan Kelapa Negara- 16 April 2019

AJK ICMSM 2019

AJK SEAVEG 2019 (sumbangan, pameran & pengiklanan) 2019

Co-supervisor Project (Final Year, Master & PhD Project) Khor Yih Phing (Master student UPM, 2014) – Co-supervisor

Zahiah Mohamed Amin (Master student UPM, 2015) – Co-supervisor

Lee ZiQing (Final year student, 2017) - Co-supervisor

Zalina binti Zahari (Professional Diploma in Plantation Management, 2017) – Co-supervisor

Shariah Loh binti Long ((Master student UKM, 2017) – Co-supervisor

Mohammad Tawfiq bin Mazlan (Final year projecct, 2018) – Co-supervisor

Shaiful Adzni Sharifuddin (Phd Student, University of Notthingham Malaysia Campus, 2016-

2019) – Co-supervisor

Nor Azreena binti Aznan (Final year project, 2019) – Co-supervisor

Sukirah Abdul Rahman (Phd Student, UPM 2019-2021) – Co Supervisor

Norhazniza Aziz (Phd Student, UKM 2019-2021) – Co Supervisor

Supervisor (Industrial Training Student) Munirah binti Shapie (A12QB0095) – UTM (15 Jun – 4 Sept 2015)

Rasyidah binti Roslan (A12QB0114) - UTM (15 Jun – 4 Sept 2015)

Noorasnida binti Mohamed Nor (2012650632) – UiTM (2 Sept – 22 Dis 2015)

Mohammad Syaril bin Ramli ((2012217786) – UiTM (29 Feb – 20 Jun 2016)

Mohd Yusuf bin ismail (2012159463) – UiTM (29 Feb – 20 Jun 2016)

Nur Nabihah binti Ramli (KE13037) – UMP (26 Jun – 2 Sept 2016)

Syami Azfar binti Ismail (KA13051)- Universiti Malaysia Pahang (27 Jun - 2 Sept 2016)

Rosliana binti Rosman (2013819614) - UiTM (6 March - 23 Jun 2017)

Nurmurni Binti Mohamad Kamal (2013725565) - UiTM (6 March - 23 Jun 2017)

Pang Li Fen (S21830) – UPM Bintulu campus (23 Januari sehingga 23 Jun 2017)

Syafira Azreen binti Azhar (S21839) UPM Bintulu campus (23 Januari sehingga 23 Jun 2017)

Norhidayah Syahira binti Muhammad Radzi (1130815) – USIM (6 Feb – 11 Jun 2017)

Aina Imanina binti Nokteh @Mohti (S23624) UPM Bintulu campus (29 Jan – 2 Jun 2018)

Lai Jia Yi (S23637) UPM Bintulu campus (29 Jan – 2 Jun 2018)

Choo Juin Wen (S23629) UPM Bintulu campus (29 Jan – 2 Jun 2018)

Wan Nur Hazwan binti Wan Rameli (A154062) UKM (11 Jun – 17 Aug 2018)

Nur Asyiqin Syahirah binti Ramlee (A154465) UKM (11 Jun – 17 Aug 2018)

Nurul Hidayah binti Mohd Lod (A153568) UKM (11 Jun – 17 Aug 2018)

Nor Azreen binti Aznan (181618) – UPM (18 Jun – 26 Aug 2018)

Fatin Noratiqah binti Shahidan (S25289) UPM Bintulu (28 Jan 2019 – 28 June 2019)

Giroon Ijod (S25292) UPM Bintulu (28 Jan 2019 – 28 June 2019)

Nurul Izzati binti Sohimi (S27293) UPM Bintulu (28 Jan 2019 – 28 June 2019)

Rukhsar-E-Rashimi binti Mohomad Yusufirashim (183724) UPM Yusufirashim (11 Feb 2019- 2 June 2019)

Noor Fatehah binti Zainuren (184579) UPM (11 Feb 2019- 2 June 2019)

Mazni Syamin binti Mohd (1150738) USIM (11 Feb 2019 – 14 June 2019)

Joyce Ang Hui Yen (S28293) UPM Bintulu (1 July 2019 – 30 August 2019)

Nurul Ruwaidah Mohamad Saador (181885) UPM (18 Feb 2019 – 2 August 2019)

List of Journal Publications

1. Koh, S. P., Arifin, N., Tan, C. P., Yusoff, M. S. A., Long, K., Idris, N. A. and Lai, O. M. (2008).

Rheological properties, oxidative stability and sensory evaluation of enzymatically-synthesized medium- and long-chain triacylglycerols-based salad dressings. Eur. J. Lipid Sci. Technol. 110: 1116-1126.

2. Koh, S. P., Tan, C. P., Arifin, N., Yusoff, M. S. A., Long, K. and Lai, O. M. (2009). Thermal

and viscosity properties of medium- and long-chain triacylglycerol (MLCT) blends. J. Food Lipids. 16: 569-588.

3. Koh, S. P., Arifin, N., Lai,O. M., Yusoff, M. S. A., Long, K. and Tan, C. P. (2009). Oxidative

stability of palm- and soybean-based medium- and long-chain triacylglycerols (MLCT) oil blends. Journal of Science of Food and Agricultural 89: 455-462.

4. Koh, S. P., Tan, C. P., Lai, O. M., Arifin, N., Yusoff, M. S. A. and Long, K. (2010). Enzymatic

synthesis of medium- and long-chain triacylglycerols (MLCT): Optimization of process parameters using response surface methodology. Food and Bioprocess Technology. 3: 288-299. DOI: 10.1007/s11947-008-0073-y.

5. Arifin, N., Koh S. P., Long, K., Tan, C. P., Yusoff, M. S. A., Aini, I. N.and Lai, O. M. (2010).

Relationship between textural properties and sensory qualities of cookies made from medium- and long-chain triacylglycerol-enriched margarines. J. Sci. Food Agric. 90: 943-948.

6. Arifin, N., Koh S. P., Long, K., Tan, C. P., Yusoff, M. S. A. and Lai, O. M. (2012). Modeling

and optimization of Lipozyme RM IM-catalyzed esterification of medium- and long-chain triacylglycerols (MLCT) using response surface methodology. Food Bioprocess Technol. DOI 10.1007/s11947-010-0325-5. Vol 5(1): 216-225.

7. Arifin, N., Cheong, L. Z., Koh, S. P., Long, K., Tan, C. P., M. S. A. Yusoff and Lai, O. M.

(2010) Physicochemical properties of margarines enriched with medium- and long-chain triacylglycerol. ASM Science. J. 4(2): 113-122.

8. Koh, S. P., Arifin, N., Tan, C. P., Yusoff, M. S. A., Long, K. and Lai, O. M. (2011). Deep frying

performance of enzymatically-synthesized palm-based MLCT blends. Food and Bioprocess Technol. 4: 124-135. (DOI 10.1007/s11947-008-0138-y).

9. Koh, S. P., Long, K., Tan, C. P., Yusoff, M. S. A., Lai, O. M. and Arifin, N. (2011). The use of enzymatically synthesized medium- and long-chain triacylglycerols (MLCT) oil blends in food applications. International Food Research Journal 18: 355-366.

10. Arifin, N., Cheong, L. Z., Koh, S. P., Long, K., Tan, C. P., Yusoff, M. S. A., Aini, N., Lo, S. K.

and Lai, O. M. (2011). Physiochemical properties and sensory attributes of medium- and long-chain triacylglycerols (MLCT)-enriched bakering shortening. Food and Bioprocess Technology. 4:587-596. Doi:10.1007/s11947-009-0204-0.

11. Koh, S. P. and Long, K. (2012). Oxidative stability study of virgin coconut oil during deep

frying J. Trop. Agric. and Fd. Sci. 40(1), pp 35-44.

12. Koh, S. P., Jamaluddin, A., Sani, A., Alitheen, N. B., Mohd-Ali, N., Mohd-Yusoff, H. and Long,

K. (2012). Nutritional values of Tempeh inoculated with different strains of Rhizopus: its γ-

aminobutyric acid content and antioxidant property. J. Trop. Agric. and Fd. Sci.

40(2).pp.181-192.

13. Koh, S. P. and Long, K. (2012). Comparison of physical, chemical and functional properties

of broken rice and breadfruit starch against cassava starch. J. Trop. Agric. and Fd. Sci.

40(2). pp. 211-219.

14. Swee Keong Yeap, Norlaily Mohd Ali, Hamidah Mohd Yusof, Noorjahan Banu Mohamed

Alitheen, Boon Kee Beh, Wan Yong Ho, Soo Peng Koh and Kamariah Long (2012). Anti-

hyperglycemic effect of fermented and non-fermented mung bean extracts on alloxan-

induced-diabetic mice. BioMed Research International, vol.12. DOI: 10.1155/2012/285430.

15. Koh, S. P., Jamaluddin, A., Alitheen, N. B., Mohd-Ali, N., Mohd-Yusof, H., Yeap, S. K. and

Long, K. (2012). Nutritive value between fermented and germinated soybean: γ-aminobutyric

acid, amino acids content and antioxidant properties. Borneo Science Journal, vol 31:

pp130-137.

16. Norlaily Mohd Ali, Hamidah Mohd Yusof, Kamariah Long, Swee Keong Yeap, Wan Yong Ho,

Boon Kee Beh, Soo Peng Koh, Mohd Puad Abdullah and Noorjahan Banu Mohamed

Alitheen. (2013). Antioxidant and hepatoprotective effect of aqueous extract of germinated

and fermented mung bean on ethanol-mediated liver damage. BioMed Research

International. vol.13. DOI: 10.1155/2013/693613.

17. Swee Keong Yeap, Hamidah Mohd Yusof, Nurul Elyani Mohamad, Boon Kee Beh, Wan Yong

Ho, Norlaily Mohd Ali, Noorjahan Banu Mohamed Alitheen, Soo Peng Koh and Kamariah

Long (2013). In vivo immunomodulation and lipid peroxidation activities contributed to

chemoprevention effects of fermented mung bean against breast cancer. Evidence-based

Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol.13. DOI: 10.1155/2013/708464.

18. Hamidah Mohd Yusof, Norlaily Mohd Ali, Swee Keong Yeap, Wan Yong Ho, Boon Kee Beh,

Kamariah Long, Soo Peng Koh, Suraini Abd-Aziz and Noorjahan Banu Alitheen (2013).

Hepatoprotective Effect of Fermented Soybean (Nutrient Enriched Soybean Tempeh) on

Alcohol-Induced Liver Damage in Mice. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative

Medicine, vol.13. DOI: 10.1155/2013/274274.

19. Swee Keong Yeap, Boon Kee Beh, Norlaily Mohd Ali, Hamidah Mohd Yusof, Wan Yong Ho,

Soo Peng Koh, Noorjahan Banu Alitheen and Kamariah Long (2014). In vivo anti-stress and

antioxidant effects of fermented and germinated mung bean. BioMed. Research

International, 694842 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/694842).

20. Koh Soo Peng and Kamariah Long (2014). The antimicrobial activity of enhanced virgin

coconut oil (EVCO) on growth of mastitis pathogens. Malaysian Journal of Microbiology.

Vol 10(2). pp. 112-118.

21. Yih Phing Khor, Soo Peng Koh, Kamariah Long, Shariah Long, Sharifah Zarah Syed Ahmad

and Chin Ping Tan. (2014). A Comparative Study of the Physicochemical Properties of a

Virgin Coconut Oil Emulsion and Commercial Food Supplement Emulsions. Molecules. Vol

19 : 9187-9202.

22. Swee Keong Yeap, Boon Kee Beh, Wan Yong Ho Hamidah Mohd Yusof, Nurul Elyani

Mohamad, Indu Bala Jaganath, Noorjahan Banu Alitheen Soo Peng Koh and Kamariah

Long (2014). In vivo antioxidant and hypolipidemic effects of fermented mung bean on

hypercholesterolemic mice. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine,

vol.13. DOI: 10.1155/2014/508029.

23. Swee Keong Yeap, Boon Kee Beh, Hamidah Mohd Yusof, Norlaily Mohd Ali, Wan Yong Ho,

Soo Peng Koh, Noorjahan Banu Alitheen and Kamariah Long (2015). Anti-stress and

antioxidant effects of virgin coconut oil in vivo. Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine.

Vol: 9(1), pp 39-42.

24. Mooi, C. M. Y., Koh, S. P., and Long, K. (2015). Simultaneous Detection and Quantification

of Zeatin and Kinetin in Coconut Water using Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography

Coupled with a Simple Step Solid Phase Extraction. Journal of Analytical Chemistry. 70(7):

819-824.

25. Norlaily Mohd Ali, Hamidah Mohd Yusof, Swee-Keong Yeap, Wan Yong Ho, Beh Boon Kee,

Kamariah Long, Soo-Peng Koh, Mohd Puah Abdullah and Noorjahan Banu Mohamed

Alitheen (2015). Anti-inflammatory and anti-nociceptive activities of untreated, germinated

and fermented mung bean aqueous extract. Evidence-based Complementary and

Alternative Medicine, DOI: 10.1155/2015/350507.

26. Norlaily Mohd Ali, Swee-Keong Yeap, Hamidah Mohd Yusof, Boon-Kee Beh, Wan-Yong Ho, Soo-Peng Koh, Mohd Puad Abdullah, Noorjahan Banu Alitheen, Kamariah Long (2015). Comparison of free amino acids, antioxidants, soluble phenolic acids, cytotoxicity and immunomodulation of fermented mung bean and soybean. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.7267.

27. Mohd Izwan Mohd Lazim, Nurul Azurin Badruzaman, Koh Soo Peng and Kamariah Long

(2015). Quantification of cytokinins in coconut water from different maturation stages of

Malaysia’s coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) varieties. Food Processing & Technology. 6: 515.

doi:10.4172/2157-7110.1000515. (http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2157-7110.1000515).

28. Azlina Mohd Danial, Koh Soo Peng and Kamariah Long (2015). Enrichment of mung bean

with L-DOPA, GABA, essential amino acids via controlled biofermentation strategy.

International Journal of Biotechnology for Wellness Industries. 4:114-122.

29. Zahiah Mohamed Amin, Soo Peng Koh, Swee Keong Yeap, Chin Ping Tan, and Kamariah

Long (2015). Efficacy study of broken rice maltodextrin in in vitro wound healing assay.

BioMed Research International. DOI: 10.1155/2015/687694.

30. Koh Soo Peng (2016). Cocos™ Emulsion – A new nutritional supplement. Scientia MARDI –

Agricultural Transformation. Vol: 007, pp 3-4.

31. Koh Soo Peng, Dahlia Harun, Maswati Mat-Amin and Kamariah Long (2016). Enhanced

virgin coconut oil (EVCO) as natural postmiliking test germicide to control environmental

mastitis pathogens. International Journal of Biotechnology for Wellness Industries. Vol 5:

128-134.

32. Zahiah Mohamed Amin, Soo Peng Koh, Chin Ping Tan, Swee Keong Yeap, Nur syazwani

Abdul Hamid and Kamariah Long. (2017). Evaluation of in vitro wound healing efficacy of

breadfruit derived starch hydrolysate. International Food Research Journal. Vol 24(4):

1771-1781.

33. Zahiah Mohamed Amin, Soo Peng koh, Chin Ping Tan, Syazwani, Abdul Hamid and

Kamariah Long (2017). New Coating material producing virgin coconut oil (VCO)

maicrocapsules. Food Research. 1(1): 15-22.

34. Koh, S. P., Aziz, N., Sharifudin, S. A, Abdullah, R., Hamid, N. S. A and Sarip, J. (2017). Potential of fermented papaya beverage in the prevention of foodborne illness incidence. Food Research. 1(4): 109-113.

35. Aziz, N., Koh, S. P., Mustaffa, R., Abdullah, R. and Hamid, N. S. A. (2017) Effect of yeast and acetic fermentation on phytochemical and antioxidant properties of jackfruit pulp (Artocarpusheterophyllus L.). Educatum Journal of Science, Mathematics and

Technology (EJSMT). Vol 4 (1):15-23.

36. Norhazniza Aziz, Koh Soo Peng, Rosmawati Abdullah, Nur Syazwani Abdul Hamid and Razali Mustaffa (2018). The phytochemical and antioxidant characteristics of fermented jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) leaves using single and mixed starter culture. Journal

of Food Science and Engineering. Vol. 8:55-60

37. Zahiah Mohamed Amin, Koh Soo Peng, Nur Syazwani Abdul Hamid and Tan Chin Ping (2018). Optimization of spray drying parameters for broken rice maltodextrin powder and its microencapsulation efficiency study on VCO microcapsule. Journal of Nutritional Health & Food Science. Vol. 6(2):1-8. DOI: 10.15226/jn-hfs.2018.001126.

38. Koh, S.P., Khor, Y.P., Tan, C. P., Hamid, N.S.A., Long, K., Shariah, L. (2018). Principle component analysis of organoleptic acceptability on cocos™ emulsion product. International Food Research Journal. Vol. 25(5): 1900-1903.

39. Yih Phing, Soo Peng Koh, Kamariah long, Shariah Long, Sharifah Zarah Syed Ahmad, Gun Hean Chong and Chin Ping Tan. (2018). Stability assessment of virgin coconut oil-based emulsion products. Journal of The American Oil Chemists Society. DOI: 10.1002/aocs.12109.

40. Izuddin Abdul Rahman, Mohd Izwan Mohd Lazim, Suhaiza Mohamad, Koh Soo Peng, Muhammad Anas Othaman, Musaalbakri Abdul Manan, and Mohd Azzammil Mohd Asri.(2018). The influence of lactobacilli in GABA and amino acid profile of fermented mature coconut water. Open Food Research Journal. DOI:10.2174/1874256401810010008, 10: 8-15.

41. Koh Soo Peng,Shaiful Adzni Sharifudin, Rosmawati Abdullah, Nur Syazwani Abdul Hamid, Razali Mirad, Razali Mustaffa (2019). Antimicrobial efficacy of fermented mango leaves

beverage towards selected foodborne pathogens. Malaysian Journal of Microbiology. Vol 15(4): 320-326. Doi. http://dx.doi.org/10.21161/mjm191548.

42. Koh Soo Peng (2019). Cocos Emulsion – New virgin coconut oil product for young generation. Scientia MARDI – Agricultural Transformation. Vol: 13, pp 7.

List of Patents

1. Ainie, K., Koh, S. P., Lai, O. M., Chong, C. L. and Hasanah, G. M. (2009) Novel method of producing transparent soap and ingredients combinations therefor. Malaysia PI No: 20093169. 30 July 2009.

2. Long, K., Koh, S. P., Alitheen, N. B. and Yeap, S. K. (2012) Composition for multiple health benefits and methods thereof. Malaysia PI No. 2012700032. 24 Feb 2012.

3. Long, K., Koh, S. P., Alitheen, N. B. and Yeap, S. K. (2013) Composition for multiple health benefits and methods thereof. Singapore PI No. 201301354-5. 15 March 2013. Grant patent in 23 June 2015.

4. Long, K., Koh, S. P., Alitheen, N. B. and Yeap, S. K. (2013) Komposisi untuk manfaat-manfaat kesehatan ganda dan metode-metode daripadanya. Indonesia PI No. P00201300122. 25 Feb 2013.

5. Koh, S. P., Long, K., Long, S. L, Tan, C. P, Shariah, L. and Syed Ahmad, S. Z. (2014). A palatable composition. Malaysia PI No. 2014001523. 27 May 2014.

6. Koh, S. P., Long, K, Tan, C, P. (2015). Method for producing a low dextrose equivalent (DE) value of starch hydrolysate with high clarity stability. Malaysia PI No. 2015000293. 6 Feb 2015.

7. Koh, S. P., Long, K, Tan, C, P. (2015). Microencapsulated composition from low dextrose equivalent (DE) value of starch hydrolysate and method thereof. Malaysia PI No. 2015000890. 8 April 2015.

8. Kamariah, L., Shaiful, A. S., Koh, S. P., Mohammad, A. O., Sukirah, A. R., Nur Yuhasliza, A. R, Mohd Izwan, M. L. and Ainaa, A. K. (2015). Method of producing glutathione and β-glucans through fermentation of diary and non-dairy product. Trade Secret MDI/SI/SI02/PA/073/5/26. 12 November 2015.

9. Koh, S.P., Razali Mustaffa, Shaiful Adzni Sharifudin, Sew Yun Shin & Shazwan Abdul Shukor. (2019). SCOBY jackfruit pulp beverage production: a potential anti-obesity therapeutic product. Trade Secret TS2019/03/072. 11 February 2019.

10. Koh, S.P., Razali Mustaffa, Shaiful Adzni Sharifudin, Sew Yun Shin & Shazwan Abdul Shukor. (2019). SCOBY jackfruit leaves beverage production: a potential anti-obesity therapeutic product. Trade Secret TS2019/04/073. 11 February 2019.

11. Koh, S.P., Razali Mustaffa, Shaiful Adzni Sharifudin, Sew Yun Shin & Shazwan Abdul Shukor. (2019). Slimcleanz™. Trademark TM2019019571. 30 May 2019

http://dx.doi.org/10.21161/mjm191548

List of Books 1. Koh, S. P., Long, K. and Abdullah R. (2012). Nota kursus pembuatan sabun buatan tangan.

Bengkel pembuatan sabun buatan tangan, Yayasan Rahah, Pekan, Pahang.

2. Azlina Mohd Danial and Koh Soo Peng (2013) Enzim dalam industri makanan. Bioteknologi Pengenalan dan Prinsip Asas (rujukan Peperiksaan KPSL MARDI). (Zamri, I., Kamariah, L., Indubala, eds.) Penerbit MARDI, Selangor, pp. 101-119.

3. K. Long, S. P. Koh, N. A. Sani

and S. A. Sharifudin. (2014). Microbial Strain Selection and

Fermentation Condition for the Production of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-enriched Mung Beans in Chapter 4: Conservation and utilization of microbial genetic resources In Agrobiodiversity in Asia - managing agrobiodiversity for sustainable development (Mohd Shukri, M. A, Rosliza, J., Mirfat, A.H. S and Mohd Masri, S. Eds.). Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), pp. 243-248.

4. Koh Soo Peng, Nur Syazwani Abdul Hamid and Rosmawati Abdullah (2018). Minuman

nangka difermentasi berpotensi kurangkan risiko keracunan makanan. In Agromedia Edisi Khas Buah-buahan. Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), pp. 52-53

5. Koh Soo Peng and Norhazniza Aziz (2018). Alternatif terapeutik berasaskan betik

difermentasi untuk pengawalan & pencegahan penyakit Alzheimer. In Agromedia Edisi Khas Buah-buahan. Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), pp. 48-49.

6. Koh. S. P. (2018). Emulsi Cocos

TM – Supplemen makanan baru berfungsi sihat daripada

minyak kelapa dara (Bab 18) In Teknologi Inovasi Penyelidikan Kelapa di MARDI (2000-2017) (Rozaita Laboh, Ahmad Ngalim & Sentoor Kumeran Govindasamy, Eds.). Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), pp. 93-98.

List of Proceeding Papers/Exhibiton Posters

1. Lo, S. K., Koh, S. P., Arifin, N., Cheong, L. Z., Tan, C. P., Long, K., Yusoff, M. S. A. Tahiruddin, S., Khairudin, H., and Lai, O. M. 2007. Healthful Functional Lipids. In Abstracts of Golden Hope Convention 2007, 18-20 Jan 2007, Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur.

2. Koh, S. P., Yusoff, M. S. A., Long, K., Tan, C. P. and Lai, O. M. 2007. Optimization of process parameters for enzymatic esterification of medium- and-long-chain-triacylcglycerols (MLCT). In Abstracts of the 98

th AOCS Annual Meeting and Expo, 13-16 May 2007,

Quebec City, Canada, pp 40.

3. Lai, O. M., Lo, S. K., Arifin, N., Koh, S. P., Tan, C. P., Long, K., Yusoff, M. S. A. 2007. Cation-exchange resin as novel catalyst for production of healthful structured triacylglycerols. In Abstracts of PRPI 2007 UPM, 27-29 November 2007, Dewan Besar, UPM, pp 67.

4. Arifin, N., Lo, S. K., Cheong, L. Z., Koh, S. P., Tan, C. P., Long, K., Yusoff, M. S. A. and Lai,

O. M. 2008. Physicochemical properties of medium- and long-chain triacylglycerol (MLCT)-enriched shortening. In Abstracts of 99

th AOCS Annual Meeting and Expo, Settle,

Washington, 18-21 May 2008, pp 42.

5. Koh, S. P., Arifin, N., Lo, S. K., Cheong, L. Z., Tan, C. P., Long, K., Yusoff, M. S. A. and Lai, O. M. 2008. Palm-based MLCT as healthful functional oil. In Abstracts of PRPI UPM 2008, 29-31 July 2008, pp 26.

6. Lai, O. M., Koh, S. P., Arifin, N., Tan, C. P., Long, K. and Yusoff, M. S. A. 2008. Deep-frying

assessment of enzymatically-synthesized medium- and long-chain triacylglycerols (MLCT). In Abstracts of 6

th EuroFed Lipid Congress, 7-10 September 2008, Athens, Greece, pp FRY-

017.

7. Arifin. N., Lo, S. K., Cheong, L. Z., Koh, S. P., Tan, C. P., Long, K., Yusoff, M. S. A and Lai, O. M. 2008. Textural profile analysis (TPA) and sensory attributes of cakes made from medium- and long-chain triacylglycerols (MLCT)-enriched bakery shortening. In Abstracts of Seminar on Food Biotechnology, Hotel Equatorial, Bangi, 25-26 November 2008, pp. 11.

8. Koh, S. P., Arifin, N., Tan, C. P., Yusoff, M. S. A., Long, K. and Lai, O. M. 2008. Deep frying

performance of palm-based medium- and long-chain triacylglycerols (MLCT) oil. In Abstracts of Seminar on Food Biotechnology, Hotel Equatorial, Bangi, 25-26 November 2008, pp. 14.

9. Lai, O. M., Koh, S. P., Yusoff, Lo, S. K., Long, K., Tan, C. P. and Arifin, N. 2008. Production

of palm-based anti-obesity functional oil. In Abstracts of 19th

International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition ITEX 2008, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 9-11 May 2008.

10. Long, K., Koh, S. P., Azmi, A. and Rosmawati, A. 2009 Research and development of VCO

in Malaysia/Malaysia standard of VCO. In abstracts of National Coconut Conference (NCC 2009), 28-30 July 2009, Damai laut, Perak,pp 82 -88.

11. Long, K., Mary, G. W. C., Azmi, A. Rosmawati, A. and Koh, S. P. 2009. Oxidative stability of

virgin coconut oil for deep-fat frying. In abstracts of the 100th

AOCS Annual Meeting and Expo, 3-6 May 2009, Orlando, Florida.

12. Lai, O. M., Koh, S. P., Cheong, L. Z., Long, K. Lo, S. K., Yusoff, M. S. A., Arifin, N. and Tan,

C. P. 2008. Novel process for production of diacylglycerols from palm oil. In Abstracts of Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE 2008). 21-23 Feb 2008, Kuala Lumpur.

13. Lai, O. M., Tan, C. P., Long, K., Lo, S. K., Cheong, L. Z., Arifin, N., Koh, S. P. and Yusoff, M. S. A. 2008. Novel process of production of palm diacylglycerol as anti-obesity functional fat. In Abstracts of BioMalaysia 2008. 7-9 Oct 2008, Kuala Lumpur Convention Center.

14. Lai, O. M., Tan, C. P., Long, K., Lo, S. K., Cheong, L. Z., Arifin, N., Koh, S. P. and Yusoff, M.

S. A. 2008. Production of palm-based anti obesity functional oil. In Abstracts of BioMalaysia 2008. 7-9 Oct 2008, Kuala Lumpur Convention Center.

15. Koh, S. P., Long, K., Tan, C. P., Yusoff, M. S. A., Lai, O. M. and Arifin, N. 2010. The use of

enzymatically synthesized medium- and long-chain triacylglycerols (MLCT) oil blends in food applications. In abstracts of the International Conference on Food Research 2010, 22-24 November 2010, Putrajaya Marriott Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

16. Koh, S. P., Dahlia, H., Maswati, M.A. and Kamariah, L. (2011). In-vitro assessment of oil

containing medium-chain fatty acids and its corresponding derivatives against microorganisms isolated from bovine mastitis milk samples. In Abstracts of International Congress of the Malaysian Society for Microbiology 2011 (ICMSM 2011). Bayview Beach Resort, Penang, pp. 630-633, December 8-11, 2011

17. Norlaily, M.A., Hamidah, M.Y., Koh, S. P., Kamariah, L., Yeap, S.K. and Noorjahan, B.A.

(2011). Identification of GABA-producing Rhizopus strains for the production of fermented soybean. In Abstracts of International Congress of the Malaysian Society for Microbiology 2011 (ICMSM 2011). pp. 603-606. Bayview Beach Resort, Penang, ICMSM 2011, 8-11 December 2011.

18. Hamidah, M.Y., Norlaily, M.A., Koh, S. P., Kamariah, L., Yeap, S.K. and Noorjahan, B.A.

(2011). GABA enrichment via anaerobic fermentation in soybean tempeh using Rhizopus 5351 strain. In Abstracts of International Congress of the Malaysian Society for Microbiology 2011 (ICMSM 2011). pp. 577-578. Bayview Beach Resort, Penang. December 8-11, 2011.

19. Koh, S. P., Jamaluddin, A., Alitheen

, N. B., Mohd-Ali,

, N., Mohd-Yusof, H., Long, K. (2012)

Nutritive value between fermented and germinated soybean: γ-aminobutyric acid, amino acids content and antioxidant properties. In Abstracts of International Conference on Food Science and Nutrition 2012, Kota Kinabalu, 2-4 April 2012, Pacific Sutera Hotel, pp.170.

20. Koh, S. P., Long, K., Alitheen, N. B., Yeap, S. K., Mohd-Ali, N., and Mohd-Yusoff, H. (2012)

γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-enriched mung bean. In Abstracts of 4th

International Conference on Biotechnology for the Wellness Industry 2012, Renaissance Hotel & Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 20-21 June 2012, pp. 23.

21. Long, K., Koh, S. P., Sani, N. A. and Sharifudin, S. A. (2012) Microbial strain selection and

fermentation for the production of γ-aminobutyric acid-enriched mung beans. In Abstracts of 1

st Regional conference on agrobiodiversity conversation and sustainable utilization

(RAC-1) 2012, One Hotel Helang, Langkawi, Malaysia, 25-27 September 2012, pp. 134.

22. Kamariah Long, Koh Soo Peng, Tan Geok Hun and Azmi Azali. (2012). Value added virgin coconut oil with anti-microbial properties and its potential applications. Dewan Plenari Putrajaya International Convention Center (PICC), Putrajaya, 11 December 2012.

23. Soo Peng, Koh. (2012) Modelling and optimization of Lipozyme RM 1M-catalyzed

esterification of medium- and long-chain triacylglycerols as healthy functional oil using response surface methodology. In Abstracts of BIT’s 1

st Annual World Congress of SQ-

Foods 2012, Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, China. 1-3 November, 2012. pp. 112.

24. Long, K., Koh , S. P. Jamaluddin, A., Kahar, A., Alitheen, N. B., Yeap, S. K., Mohd-Ali, N.,

Mohd-Yusof, H., Beh, B. K. (2012). MyG Mung Bean - New and highly nutritious tempeh”, 23 Nov – 2 Dec 2012, MAEPS, In abstracts of MSTE 2012, Serdang, Selangor.

25. Long, K., Koh, S. P., Jamaluddin, A., Kahar, A., Alitheen, N. B., Yeap, S. K., Mohd-Ali, N.,

Mohd-Yusof, H., Beh, B. K. (2012) MyG-Mung Bean. In abstracts of MAHA 2012, 23 Nov – 2 Dec 2012, Serdang, Selangor.

26. Azlina Mohd Danial, Kamariah Long, Koh Soo Peng, Nik Hafizah Nik Abdullah (2012).

Screening for locally isolated strain of Rhizopus with high protease activity. In Abstracts of 2

nd International Seminar on Food & Agricultural Sciences, Puri Pujangga, UKM,

Malaysia, 4-6 September 2012. pp. 188-190.

27. Long, K., Koh, S. P., Jamaluddin, A., Kahar, A., Alitheen, N. B., Yeap, S. K., Mohd-Ali, N., Mohd-Yusof, H., Beh, B. K. (2013). New and highly nutritious tempeh. In Abstracts of Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE 2013). 21-23 Feb, PWTC, Kuala Lumpur.


Mohd-Yusof, H., Beh, B. K. (2013) New generation functional food with multiple health benefits. In Abstracts of ITEX 2013, 9 – 11 May, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur.

29. Khor Yih Phing, Koh Soo Peng, Kamariah Long, Tan Chin Ping, Shariah long, Sharifah

Zarah Syed Ahmad (2013). Emulsion stability assessment of virgin coconut oil based emulsion product as a function of temperature and storage time. In Abstracts of International Functional Food Conference, pp.17. 2013, 18 – 20 August, Cyberview Resort & Spa, Cyberjaya, Selangor.

30. Norlaily Mohd Ali, Hamidah Mohd Yusof, Swee Keong Yeap, Wan Yong Ho, Boon Kee Beh,

Kamariah Long, Mohd Puad Abdullah, Soo Peng Koh, Noorjahan Banu Alitheen (2013). Ameliorative properties of aqueous extract of fermented mung bean against ethanol-mediated liver damage. In Abstracts of National Biotechnology Seminar 2013 (NBS 2013). 6 – 8 June 2013. Equatorial Hotel, Penang.

31. Hamidah Mohd Yusof, Norlaily Mohd Ali, Swee Keong Yeap, Wan Yong Ho, Boon Kee Beh,

Soo Peng Koh, Kamariah Long, Suriani Abdul Aziz and Noorjahan Banu Alitheen (2013). Nutrient enrichment of fermented soybean (Tempeh) via anaerobic fermentation – a promising food with various health benefits. In Abstracts of National Biotechnology Seminar 2013 (NBS 2013). 6 – 8 June 2013. Equatorial Hotel, Penang.


Mohd-Yusof, H., Beh, B. K. (2013) My-G Mung Bean - A superfood with multifunctional health-promoting properties. In Abstracts of International Trade Fair (IENA 2013), Nuremberg, Germany, 31 October - 4 November 2013.


Mohd-Yusof, H., Beh, B. K. (2013) My-G Mung Bean - A superfood with multifunctional health-promoting properties. In Abstracts of BioMalaysia Bioeconomic Asia Pacific 2013. 21-23 October 2013. Persada Johor International Convention Centre, Johor Bahru.

34. Koh Soo Peng, Khor Yih Phing, Tan Chin Ping, Kamariah Long, Shariah Long and Sharifah

Zarah Syed Ahmad. (2013). Cocos™ Emulsion – A new functional food supplement derived from virgin coconut oil. In Abstracts of MSTE 2013, 17-19 December 2013, MAEPS, MARDI, Serdang. pp.41

35. Koh Soo Peng, Khor Yih Phing, Tan Chin Ping, Kamariah Long, Shariah Long and Sharifah Zarah Syed Ahmad. (2014). Cocos™ Emulsion – A new functional food supplement. In Abstracts of 25

th International invention & Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2014). 8-10 May

2014. Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. pp. 28

36. Azlina Danial, Koh Soo Peng, Nor Ajila Sani, Kamariah Long, Hapsah Mohamed Ghazali (2014). Improvement of L-DOPA and GABA content in mung bean through solid state fermentation. In Abstracts of International Conference on Beneficial Microbes (ICOBM 2014). 27-29 May 2014, Parkroyal Penang Resort, Penang. pp. 94

37. Zahiah, M. A., Koh, S. P., Nur Syazwani, A. H., Tan, C. P. and Kamariah, L. (2014). Effect of

different grade maltodextrin source on microencapsulation efficiency of virgin coconut oil. In Abstracts of International symposium processing of food, vegetables and fruits (ISPFVF). 11-13 August 2014, Kuala Lumpur Training Centre, Malaysia. pp.170-173.

38. Mohd Izwan Mohd Lazim, Nurul Azurin Badruzaman, Koh Soo Peng and Kamariah Long

(2014). Quantification of cytokinins in coconut water from different Malaysia’s coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) varieties and maturation stages. In Abstracts of BioJohor Conference, Persada Johor International Convention Centre. 25-27 August 2014, Johor Bahru, Johor.

39. Kamariah, L., Koh, S. P., Yeap, S. K., Noorjahan, B. A., Norlaily, M. A. and Hamidah, M. Y.

(2014). Comparison of amino acids profile, antioxidant, soluble phenolic acids, cytotoxicity and immunomodulation of fermented mung bean and soybean. In Abstracts of 3

rd

International Conference and Exhibition on Probiotics, Functional and Baby Foods. 23-25 September 2014, Napoli, Italy.

40. Kamariah, L and Koh, S. P. (2014). Activated virgin coconut oil (AVCO) with broad spectrum

antimicrobial activity. In Abstracts of Agri World 2014, 15-17 October 2014, Mekuhari Messe, Japan.

41. Koh S. P., Kamariah, L., Nur Syazwani, A. H., Zahiah, M. A. and Tan, C. P. (2014). A new

microencapsulating agent with improved functionality. In Abstracts of MARDI Science & Technology Exhibition (MSTE 2014), 3-5 November 2014, MAEPS, Hall D, MARDI, Serdang.

42. Koh S. P., Kamariah, L., Nur Syazwani, A. H., Zahiah, M. A. and Tan, C. P. (2014). A

natural wound healer. In Abstracts of MARDI Science & Technology Exhibition (MSTE), 3-5 November 2014, MAEPS, Hall D, MARDI, Serdang.


microencapsulating agent with improved functionality. In Abstracts of Malaysian Agricultural Innovation Challenge – exploring magical agriculture (MAgIC 2014), 6-8 November 2014, MAEPS, Hall A, MARDI, Serdang.

44. Koh Soo Peng, Khor Yih Phing, Tan Chin Ping, Kamariah Long, Shariah Long and Sharifah

Zarah Syed Ahmad. (2014). Cocos™ Emulsion – A new functional food supplement. In abstracts of MSTE 2014, 3-5 December 2014, MAEPS, MARDI, Serdang.

45. Koh S. P., Kamariah, L., Nur Syazwani, A. H., Zahiah, M. A. and Tan, C. P. (2014). A

natural wound healer. In abstracts of Malaysian Agricultural Innovation Challenge – exploring magical agriculture (MAgIC 2014), 6-8 November 2014, MAEPS, Hall A, MARDI, Serdang.

46. Koh S. P., Khor, Y. P., Tan, C. P., Nur Syazwani A. H., Kamariah, L., Shariah, L. and

Sharifah Zarah S. A. (2014). Cocos™ emulsion – A new functional food supplement. In

Abstracts of 63th

Brussels INNOVA, The World Exhibition of Invention, Research and Industrial Innovation (INNOVA 2014), 13-15 November 2014. Brussels, Belgium.

47. Koh Soo Peng, Khor Yih Phing, Kamariah Long, Shariah Loh Long, Tan Chin Ping, Sharifah

Zarah Syed Ahmad (2014). Principle Component Analysis of Organoleptic Acceptability on

Cocos™ Emulsion Product. In Abstracts of 2nd

International Conference on Agricultural and Food Engineering (CAFEi 2014), 1-3 December 2014, Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. pp.43.

48. Mohd Izwan Mohd Lazim, Nurul Azurin Badruzaman, Christine Mooi, Koh Soo Peng and

Kamariah Long (2014). Cytokinins: The secret of fountain of youth revealed. In Abstracts of MARDI Science & Technology Exhibition (MSTE 2014), 3-5 November 2014, MAEPS, Hall D, MARDI, Serdang.

49. Mohd Izwan Mohd Lazim, Nurul Azurin Badruzaman, Christine Mooi, Koh Soo Peng and

Kamariah Long (2014). Cytokinins: The secret of fountain of youth revealed”. In Abstracts of Malaysian Agricultural Innovation Challenge – exploring magical agriculture (MAgIC 2014), 6-8 November 2014, MAEPS, Hall A, MARDI, Serdang.


microencapsulating agent with improved functionality. In Abstracts of MAHA 2014, 20-30 November 2014, MAEPS, Hall A, MARDI, Serdang.


microencapsulating agent with improved functionality. In abstracts of Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE 2015), 12-14 February 2015, PWTC, Kuala Lumpur.

52. Koh S. P., Kamariah, L., Nur Syazwani, A. H., Zahiah, M. A. and Tan, C. P. (2015). Wound

Healing Efficacy Study of Starch Hydrolysate derived from Breadfruit. In Abstracts of Asian Congress of Biotechnology (ACB 2015) 15-19 November 2015, Istana Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. pp. 399.

53. Koh S. P., Kamariah, L., Nur Syazwani, A. H., Zahiah, M. A. Yeap, S. K. and Tan, C. P.

(2015). New microencapsulating agent with multifunction applications. In Abstracts of International Trade Fair (IENA 2015), 29 Oct – 1 Nov 2015, Nuremberg, Germany.

54. Koh, S. P., Zahiah, M. A, Kamariah, L., Nur Syazwani, A. H and Tan, C. P. (2016).

Functionality improvement in the microencapsulation efficiency and wound healing properties of starch hydrolysate derived from broken rice and breadfruit. In Abstracts of 3

rd

International Conference on Agricultural and Food Engineering (CAFEI 2016), 23-25 August 2016, Seri Pacific Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. pp.76.

55. Nur Diyana, A., Koh, S.P., Nur Yuhasliza, A. R. and Musaalbakri, A. M (2016). Antioxidant

activities of propolis and bee bread of Malaysian Stingless Bee Heterotrigona itama. In Abstracts of 6

th International Conference on Biotechnology for the Wellness Industry

(ICBWI 2016). 16- 17th August 2016. pp 284-287.

56. Musaalbakri Abdul Manan and Koh Soo Peng (2016). Bioprocessing strategies to enhance the prebiotic potential of white glutinous rice. In Abstracts of 33

rd Symposium of The

Malaysian Society for Microbiology (MSM 2016). Ramada Plaza, Melaka, 14-17 Dec 2016. pp.118

57. Mohd Izwan Mohd Lazim, Nurul Azurin Badruzaman, Christine Mooi, Koh Soo Peng, dan

Kamariah Long. (2016). Pengesanan kandungan sitokinin dalam air kelapa tempatan (Malaysia) yang berbeza tahap kematangan. In abstracts of Persidangan Kebangsaan

Agrobiodiversiti (NAC 2016).TH Hotel and Convention Centre Terengganu, 4-6 Oct 2016. pp.72

58. Mohd Izwan Mohd Lazim, Suhaiza Mohamad, Izuddin Abdul Rahman, Musaalbakri Abdul

Manan, Koh Soo Peng, Muhammad Anas Othaman, Hazniza Adnan and Shaiful Adzni Shaifuddin. (2016) Enhancement of γ-aminobutyric acid content in coconut water using selected lactic acid bacteria. In Abstracts of 33

rd Symposium of The Malaysian Society

for Microbiology (MSM 2016). Ramada Plaza, Melaka, 14-17 Dec 2016. pp 173.

59. Sukirah Abdul Rahman, Nur Yuhasliza Abdul Rashid, Muhammad Anas Othaman, Shaiful Adzni Sharifudin, Ainaa Abdul Kahar, Koh Soo Peng and Kamariah Long (2016). Effects of different starter cultures on goat milk kefir. In Abstracts of 33

rd Symposium of The

Malaysian Society for Microbiology (MSM 2016). Ramada Plaza, Melaka, 14-17 Dec 2016. pp. 168

60. Aziz, N., Koh, S. P., Mustaffa, R., Abdullah, R. and Hamid, N. S. A. (2017) Effect of yeast

and acetic fermentation on phytochemical and antioxidant properties of jackfruit pulp (Artocarpusheterophyllus L.). In Abstracts of International Conference on Natural Products (ICNP 2017) - awakening of natural products and drug discovery. Swiss-Garden Beach Resort, Damai Laut, Perak. 15-16 March 2017, pp. 144

61. Koh, S. P., Aziz, N. Sharifuddin, S. A., Abdullah, R. and Hamid, N. S. A. (2017) Potential of

fermented papaya drink in the prevention of foodborne illness incidence. In Abstracts of International Conference on Natural Products (ICNP 2017) - awakening of natural products and drug discovery. Swiss-Garden Beach Resort, Damai Laut, Perak. 15-16 March 2017, pp. 183.

62. Sharifudin, S. A., Koh S. P., Abdul Rahman, S., Yeap, S. K. & Ho, W. Y. (2017). Probiotic

potentials of Kombucha isolated strains used in fermented papaya pulp and leaves beverages. In Abstracts of 3

rd Annual Postgraduate Research Symposium. The

University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus. 21 July 2017. pp. 14.

63. Aziz, N., Koh, S. P., Mustaffa, R., Abdullah, R. and Hamid, N. S. (2017). A Comparative study on the phytochemical and antioxidant properties of fermented jackfruit leaves (Artocarpus herterophllus L.) leaves using single and mixed starter cultures. In Abstracts of International Food Research Conference. 25-27 July 2017. pp 444-447.

64. Koh, S. P., Aziz, N., Abdullah, R., Hamid, N.S.A., Sandrang, A. K. (2017). Assessment of

Antioxidant Properties and Tyrosinase Inhibitory Effect of SCOBY Fermented Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Leaves. In Abstract of International Congress of the Malaysian Society for Microbiology 2017 (ICMSM2017), Hotel Bangi-Putrajaya, 4-7 Dec 2017. Pp. 51

65. Mohd Izwan Mohd Lazim, Suhaiza Mohamad, Izuddin Abdul Rahman, Koh Soo Peng, Muhammad Anas Othaman, Musaalbakri Abdul Manan and Mohd Azzammil Mohd Asri. Enhancement of bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of mature coconut water fermented with lactic acid bacteria. In Abstracts of International Conference on Recent Trends in Biotechnology and Biodiversity Conservation for Sustainable Development (BIOTECH 2017). Le Meridien Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, 26-29 September 2017. Pp. 43

66. Izuddin Abdul Rahman, Mohd Izwan Mohd Lazim, Suhaiza Mohamad, Koh Soo Peng,

Muhammad AnasOthaman, Musaalbakri Abdul Manan and Mohd Azzammil Mohd Asri. (2017). Gamma-aminobutyric (GABA) enhancement of mature coconut water using selected lactic acid bacteria. In Abstracts of International Conference on Recent Trends in Biotechnology and Biodiversity Conservation for Sustainable Development (BIOTECH 2017). Le Meridien Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, 26-29 September 2017. Pp.44.

67. Koh, S. P., Sharifudin, S. A., Aziz, N., Sew, Y, C., Mirad, R., Hamid, N.S.A., Abdullah, R.,

Shukor, S. A., Mustaffa, R., Sarip, J. and Cho, L. Y. (2017). Potential probiotic characteristics SCOBY for new fermented products in reducing risk of foodborne illness Incidence. In Abstracts of MARDI SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION (MSTE) 2017, 18 – 19 Sept 2017. MAEPS, Hall D, KB 10 kategori knowledge.

68. Musaalbakri Abdul Manan, Koh Soo Peng, Ariff Zaidi Jusoh, Siti Khadijah Mahadi, Zalina

Zahari. Bioprocessing strategies to enhance and develop the functionality and added value on generic fermented rice nutrient. In Abstracts of MARDI SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION (MSTE) 2017. 18 – 19 September 2017. Tapak Pameran Ekspo Pertanian Malaysia (MAEPS), Serdang, Selangor.

69. Koh Soo Peng, Kamariah Long, Shariah Long and Nur Syazwani Abdul Hamid. (2017).

Emulsi CocosTM

. HPPNK 2017 Exhibition under Cluster Food Technology and Smart Agro (Pavillion MOA HPPNK 2017). 27 Sept- 1 Oct 2017, MAEPS, Hall A, Serdang, Selangor.

70. Koh Soo Peng (2018). Indigenous microbes: fermented product with multiple health

promoting properties. In Abstracts of ASEAN NEXT 2018: The Role of Technology for ASEAN Food Security. 20-21 March 2018, Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.

71. Aziz, N., Koh, S. P., Abdullah, R. and Hamid, N. S. A. and Mustaffa, R (2018). Inhibitory

effects of fermented jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) leaves on elastase and free radical activities. In Abstracts of 3

rd Asean Microbial Biotechnology Conference (AMBC

2018). 24-26 April 2018. Pullman Hotel, Kuching Sarawak. pp. 48

72. Koh, S. P., Sharifudin, S.A., Abdullah, R. and Hamid, N.S.A, Mustaffa, R, Sandrang, A.K (2018). A promising perspective of fermented mango leaves beverage as food remedies in reducing food poisoning illness incidence. In Abstracts of 3

rd Asean Microbial

Biotechnology Conference (AMBC 2018). 24-26 April 2018. Pullman Hotel, Kuching Sarawak. pp.49.

73. Koh, S.P., Sharifudin, S.A., Abdullah, R. and Hamid, N.S.A, Mirad, R., Mustaffa, R

(2018).Transforming mango leaves into functional beverage using SCOBY strain consortium. In Abstracts of 3

rd International Conference On Beneficial Microbes (ICOBM 2018). 30

July – 1 August 2018. The Waterfront Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak. pp 54

74. Sew Y.S., Abdul Shukor, S., Mustaffa, R. and Koh, S. P. (2018). Alteration of Gut Microbiota in rats fed with fermented jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus L.) beverages. In Abstracts of 3

rd International Conference On Beneficial Microbes (ICOBM 2018). 30 July – 1 August

2018. The Waterfront Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak. pp.116.

75. Mohd Izwan, ML, Suhaiza, M. Izudin, AR, Koh, S.P. , Muhammad Anas O., Musaalbakri Am, Mohd Azammil MA. (2018). Screening the effects of pyridoxal phosphate (PLP) and glucose on the production of GABA and L-DOPA by lactic acid bacteria. In Abstracts of 3

rd

International Conference On Beneficial Microbes (ICOBM 2018). 30 July – 1 August 2018. The Waterfront Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak. pp 121.

76. Abdul Rahman, I, Mohd Lazim, MI, Mohamad S., Soo Peng, K, Othman MA, Abdul Manan,

Mohd Asri MA. (2018).The effects of glucose and mix culture fermentation of mature coconut water using selected lactic acid bacteria. In Abstracts of 3

rd International Conference On

Beneficial Microbes (ICOBM 2018). 30 July – 1 August 2018. The Waterfront Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak. pp 117.

77. Koh Soo Peng, Zahiah Mat Amin, Nur Syazwani Abdul Hamid, Kamariah Long, Tan Chin Ping (2018). Response surface methodology (RSM) approach to optimize broken rice maltodextrin powder and its microencapsulation efficiency study on VCO microcapsule production. In Abstracts of National Coconut Conference (NCC 2018) – Empowering Coconut Industry. Kinta Riverfront Hotel and Suites, Ipoh, Perak. 7-9 August 2018. pp. 82

78. Mohd Izwan Mohd Lazim, Suhaiza Mohamad, Izuddin Abdul Rahman, Koh Soo Peng,

Muhammad Anas Othaman, Musaalbakri Abdul Manan and Mohd Azzammil Mohd Asri. (2018). Optimisation of fermentative parameters for GABA and L-DOPA production by lactic acid bacteria. In Abstracts of National Coconut Conference (NCC 2018) – Empowering Coconut Industry. Kinta Riverfront Hotel and Suites. Ipoh, Perak. 7-9 August 2018. pp. 78

79. Suhaiza Mohamad, Mohd Izwan Mohd Lazim, Rosfarizan Mohamad, Izuddin Abdul Rahman

and Koh Soo Peng. (2018). Enhancement of γ-aminobutyric acid concentration in fermented mature coconut water (Malayan Green Dwarf) using isolated lactic acid bacteria from various food culture. In Abstracts of National Coconut Conference (NCC 2018) – Empowering Coconut Industry. Kinta Riverfront Hotel and Suites, Ipoh, Perak. 7-9 August 2018. pp. 80-81.

80. Sharifudin, SA, Koh, SP, Mustapha, R, Yeap, SK and HO, WY. (2018). Metabolite

compositions, in vitro anti-oxidant and anti-proliferative activity on HT-29 colon cancer cell line of papaya pulp juice Kombucha. In abstracts booklet of 4

th Annual Postgraduate

Research Symposium of Department of Biomedical Sciences - shaping life sciences from innovation to integration. The University of Nottingham, Malaysia Campus, 23

rd July

2018. pp.21

81. Koh Soo Peng, Nur Diyana Alyas, Norhazniza Aziz, Nur Syazwani Abdul Hamid, Rosmawati Abdullah, Razali Mustaffa. (2018). The role of SCOBY strains improving functional bioactivities of fermented jackfruit beverages. In abstracts of The Asian Federation of Biotechnology Malaysia Chapter International Symposium 2018 (AFOBMCIS 2018) - Roles of Biotechnology in Sustainable Growth and Development. Pullman Hotels and Resorts, Kuching, Sarawak, 18 – 21 August 2018. pp.78

82. Shaiful, A.S., Koh, S.P., Mustaffa, R., Yeap, S.K. and Ho, W.Y. (2018). Evaluation of the

metabolites, antioxidants properties of papaya leaves juice fermented by Kombucha cultures. In abstracts of Putra Research Symposium (PRS) 2018 – An enhancement of research activities and innovative collaboration. I Nov 2018. Bangi-Putrajaya hotel, Bangi. pp 46.

83. Koh, S. P., Sharifudin, S. A., Aziz, N., Sew, Y, C., Mirad, R., Maarof, S., Alyas, N. D., Hamid,

N.S.A., Abdullah, R., Shukor, S. A. and Mustaffa, R., (2018). SCOBY jackfruit beverages: new anti-obesity therapeutics agent. In Abstracts of “Buku Hari Inovasi MARDI 2018”, 8-10 October 2018, MITC Melaka, pp 82-84.

84. Nur Diyana, A., Koh, S.P., Razean Haireen, M. R., Nurul Ain, A. and Nur Amanina, O.

(2018). Assessment of total phenolic content, antioxidant and antimicrobial potentials of different M. oleifera leaves extracts. In abstracts of 34

th Symposium of the Malaysian

Society for Microbiology (2018). 7-10 December 2018. The Gurney Resort Hotel & Residences, Penang. Pp.90

85. Koh Soo Peng (2018). Cocos Emulsion. Exhibition of “Sempena mesyuarat Menteri MOA

bersama exco pertanian negeri”, 19 Feb 2018, Sime Darby Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur

86. Koh Soo Peng (2018). Cocos Emulsion. Exhibition of “MOA bersama Exco Negeri”, 11 July

2018, PICC, Putrajaya.

87. Koh Soo Peng (2018). Cocos Emulsion. Exhibition of National Coconut Conference 2018, Kinta Riverfront Hotel and Suites, Ipoh, Perak. 7-9 August 2018.

88. Koh Soo Peng (2018). Cocos Emulsion. Exhibition of 54

th Asia and Pacific Coconut

Community & ministerial meeting (APCC 2018), 24 Sept 2018, Chulan Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

89. Koh Soo Peng (2018). Cocos Emulsion. Exhibition of Agri Malaysia 2018, Setia City Convention Centre (SACC) Shah Alam, 27-29 Sept 2018.

90. Koh Soo Peng (2018) Cocos Emulsion. Exhibition of MCY-IGEM 2018, 17-20 Oct 2018,

KLCC, Kuala Lumpur

91. Nur Diyana, A., Koh, S.P., Aziz, N., Hamid, N.S.A, Abdullah, R., Sarah, S., Abd Shukor, S. dan Mustaffa, R. (2019) Evaluation of functionality activities and toxicity effects on fermented mango leaves with different maturity level. In abstracts of International Conference on Ageing (ICA2019) - Ageing with dignity. Eastin Hotel Penang, 7-8 March 2019.pp.75

92. Koh, S.P., Sarah, S., Abd Shukor, S., Sew, Y.S., Sharifuddin, S.A., Aziz,, N., Nur Diyana, A., Maarof, S., Abdullah, R., Mustaffa, R. (2019). Anti-obesity effect of SCOBY fermented jackfruit and its influence on gut microbiota composition on high fat diet-induced mice. In abstracts of International Conference on Ageing (ICA2019) - Ageing with dignity. Eastin Hotel Penang, 7-8 March 2019. pp.71.

93. Koh, S. P., Sharifudin, S. A., Aziz, N., Sew, Y, C., Maarof, S., Alyas, N. D., Hamid, N.S.A.,

Abdullah, R., Shukor, S. A. and Mustaffa, R., (2019). SCOBY Jackfruit Beverages: A Potential Anti-obesity Therapeutic Product. Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE 2019). PWTC, 21-23 February 2019, Kuala Lumpur.

94. Koh, S. P., Sharifudin, S. A., Aziz, N., Sew, Y, C., Maarof, S., Alyas, N. D., Abdullah, R.,

Shukor, S. A. and Mustaffa, R., (2019). Slimcleanz™: A Potential Anti-obesity Product. 30th

International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition Malaysia (ITEX 2019), 2-4 May 2019,KLCC, Kuala Lumpur.

95. Yun Shin Sew, Muhamad Ridzuan Abd Rashid, Sarah Sabidi, Shazwan Abd Shulor, Shaiful

Adzni Sharifudin, Syahida Maarof, razali Mustaffa and Soo Peng Koh (2019). SCOBY fermented papaya leaf and pulp beverages impacted positively on gut microbiota of diet-induced obese mice. 6

th Plant Genomics and Gene Editing Congress, co-located with

Microbiome for Agriculture Congress Asia 2019. Grand Millennium Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. 29-30 Jul 2019. pp. 6

96. Sharifudin, S.A, Aziz, N., Ho, W.Y., Yeap, S.K., Mustapha, R., Koh, S.P (2019). Secondary

Metabolite Determination and Evaluation of Antioxidant and Cytotoxicity of Papaya Pulp and Leaf-Kombucha Juices. UNM-Biomed/AAPS-NUS PharmSci@Asia Symposium - Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Sciences in an Evolving Healthcare Landscape University of Notthungham Malaysia. 25 July 2019. pp. 19.

Honors and Awards 1. Gold Medal in the PRPI (Invention and Research Exhibition) 2007, UPM, Research title:

“Cation-exchange resin as novel catalyst for production of healthful structured triacylglycerols” 27-29 November 2007.

2. Gold Medal and INS Award for Best Invention in health for the invention “Production of palm-based anti-obesity functional oil” 19

th International Invention, ITEX 2008, 9-11 May 2008,

Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur. 3. Silver Medal in the PRPI (Invention and Research Exhibition) 2008, UPM, Research title:

“Palm-based MLCT as healthful functional oil” 29-31 July 2008. 4. Gold Medal in Malaysia Technology Expo, Research title: “Novel process for production of

diacylglycerols from palm oil”, 21-23 Feb 2008, Kuala Lumpur. 5. Silver Medal in BioMalaysia 2008, Research title: “Novel process of production of palm

diacylglycerols as anti-obesity functional fat. 7-9 Oct 2008, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur. 6. Gold Medal in BioMalaysia 2008, Research title: “Production of palm-based anti obesity

functional oil. 7-9 Oct 2008, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur.

7. Silver medal in MSTE 2012, Research title: “MyG Mung Bean - New and highly nutritious tempeh”, 23 Nov – 2 Dec 2012, MAEPS, MSTE, Serdang, Selangor.

8. Silver medal in MTE 2013, Research title “MyG Mung Bean - New and highly nutritious

tempeh”. 21-23 Feb 2013, MTE 2013, Kuala Lumpur.

9. Gold medal and Malaysia Innovative Award in ITEX 2013, Research title: “New generation functional food with multiple health benefits”. 9 – 11 May 2013, ITEX 2013, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur.

10. Silver medal in BioInnol 2013, Research title: My-G Mung Bean - A superfood with multifunctional health-promoting properties. BioMalaysia Bioeconomic Asia Pacific 2013. 21-23 October 2013. Persada Johor International Convention Centre, Johor Bahru.

11. Gold medal in International Trade Fair, IENA 2013, Research title: My-G Mung Bean - A superfood with multifunctional health-promoting properties”. 31 October - 4 November 2013, Nuremberg, Germany.

12. Gold medal (Knowledge category) in MSTE 2013, MARDI, Research title: “Cocos™

emulsion – A new functional food supplement derived from virgin coconut oil”, 17-19 December 2013, MAEPS, MARDI, Serdang.

13. Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang 2013 in MARDI, Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), 13

October 2014, Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS), Hall D, Serdang, Selangor.

14. Gold medal (Agricultural category) in ITEX 2014, Research title: “Cocos™ emulsion – A new

functional food supplement”. 25th International invention & Technology Exhibition (ITEX

2014). 8-10 May 2014. Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, KL.

15. Finalist Award in AHIN 2014 (Anugerah Harta Intelek Negara), Patent Category – Composition for multiple health benefits and method thereof. 28 Feb 2014, MYIPO, Malaysia.

16. Best Poster Award in ISPFVF 2014, University of Nottingham, Research title: “Effect of

different grade maltodextrin source on microencapsulation efficiency of virgin coconut oil.” International symposium processing of food, vegetables and fruits. 11-13 August 2014, Kuala Lumpur Training Centre, Malaysia.

17. Silver medal in MSTE 2014, MARDI, Research title: “A new microencapsulating agent with

improved functionality”. 3-5 November 2014, MAEPS, Hall D, MARDI, Serdang.

18. Silver medal in MSTE 2014, MARDI, Research title: “A natural Wound healer”. 3-5 November 2014, MAEPS, Hall D, MARDI, Serdang.

19. Gold medal in Malaysian Agricultural Innovation Challenge (MAgIC 2014), MOA, Research

title: “A new microencapsulating agent with improved functionality”. 6-8 November 2014, MAEPS, Hall A, MARDI, Serdang.

20. Gold medal in Brussels INNOVA 2014, Research title: “Cocos™ emulsion – A new functional

food supplement”. 63th Brussels INNOVA, The World of Contest of Innovation, Research and

New Technologies (INNOVA 2014), 13-15 November 2014. Brussels, Belgium. 21. Bronze medal in MSTE 2014, MARDI, Research title: “Cytokinins: The secret of fountain of

youth revealed”. 3-5 November 2014, MAEPS, Hall D, MARDI, Serdang. 22. Bronze medal in MAgIC 2014, MOA, Research title: “Cytokinins: The secret of fountain of

youth revealed”. 6-8 November 2014, MAEPS, Hall A, MARDI, Serdang.

23. Silver medal in Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE 2015), Research title: “A new microencapsulating agent with improved functionality”. 12-14 February 2015, Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE), Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur.

24. Silver medal in International Trade Fair (IENA 2015), Research title: “New

microencapsulating agent with multifunction applications”. 29 Oct – 1 Nov 2015, Nuremberg, German.

25. Silver medal in MSTE 2017, Research Title: “Potential probiotic characteristics SCOBY for

new fermented products in reducing risk of foodborne illness incidence”. MSTE 2017, 18 –19 Sept 2017. MAEPS, Hall D, KB 10 kategori knowledge

26. Silver Medal in MSTE 2017.Research title: “Bioprocessing Strategies to Enhance and

Develop the Functionality and Added Value on Generic Fermented Rice Nutrient”. MARDI SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION 2017. 18 – 19 September 2017. Tapak Pameran Ekspo Pertanian Malaysia (MAEPS), Serdang, Selangor.

27. Best Poster Award in National Coconut Conference (NCC 2018). Research title: “Response

surface methodology (RSM) approach to optimize broken rice maltodextrin powder and its microencapsulation efficiency study on VCO microcapsule production.” National Coconut Conference 2018 (NCC 2018). Kinta Riverfront Hotel and Suites. 7-9 August 2018, Ipoh, Selangor.

28. Best Poster Award in National Coconut Conference (NCC 2018). Research title:

“Enhancement of γ-aminobutyric acid concentration in fermented mature coconut water (Malayan Green Dwarf) using isolated lactic acid bacteria from various food culture.” National Coconut Conference 2018 (NCC 2018). Kinta Riverfront Hotel and Suites. 7-9 August 2018, Ipoh, Selangor.

29. Gold medal in MSTE 2018, MARDI, Research title: “SCOBY jackfruit beverages: new anti-

obesity therapeutics agent”. 8-10 October 2018, MITC, Melaka

30. Anugerah Saintis Cemerlang 2018 Award in Hari Inovasi MARDI (HIM 2018) , 8-10 October 2018, MITC, Melaka

31. Finalist Awards in Malaysia Commercial Year (MCY/IGEM 2018). Research title: Cocos

Emulsion, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, 18 October 2018.

32. Silver medal in MTE 2019. Research title: SCOBY Jackfruit Beverages: A Potential Anti-obesity Therapeutic Product, PWTC, 21-23 February, Kuala Lumpur.

33. Gold medal in ITEX 2019, Research title: Slimcleanz™: A Potential Anti-obesity Product. 2-4

May 2019, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur.

Curriculum Vitae SOO PENG KOH, Ph.D.

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