Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards and Extra-Curricular Activities
References
Timeline
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Muhammad Syahmi Abd Rahman

Muhammad Syahmi Abd Rahman

Recent Molecular Biology Graduate
Petaling Jaya

Summary

Enthusiast molecular biology graduate with a strong academic background and hands-on laboratory experience. Seeking new opportunities to apply my knowledge and skills in cutting-edge research and gain practical experience in a professional setting.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

First Author

Universiti Putra Malaysia
Serdang
02.2023 - 08.2023

MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Title: IN SILICO CHARACTERIZATION OF DEFENSIN IN Musa acuminata DH-Pahang (MaDef) PROVIDES INSIGGHT INTO POTENTIAL DEFENCE-RELATED PROTEIN

Cataloged all of the potential defensin genes in Musa acuminata DH Pahang (wild banana) and predict their roles using in silico analyses with a specific focus on the defense-related proteins.

Project Intern

Agro-Biotechnology Institute
Serdang
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Evaluated the optimization of biomass-exopolysaccharides production from medicinal mushroom, Lignosus rhinocerus (Tiger Milk Mushroom) in a high-scale stirred-tank bioreactor (100L bioreactor).
  • Executed bioreactor services for ULTIMEAT (M) SDN.BHD. and BIO-ANGLE VACS SDN. BHD which involved production of plant-based meat from mushroom resources and optimization of bacterial culture prior upscale for animal vaccine production in bioreactors.

Bioinformatics Enumerator

Universiti Putra Malaysia
Serdang
09.2022 - 11.2022

Contributed to a postgraduate's research project on "FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERIZATION OF PATHOGENESIS-RELATED 5 (PR-5) PROTEINS FROM LOCAL COMMERCIAL BANANA, MUSA ACUMINATA CV. ‘BERANGAN’ " through bioinformatics analysis.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cell And Molecular Biology

Universiti Putra Malaysia
Serdang, Selangor.
09.2019 - 07.2023

Matriculation Certification - Life Science

Malacca Matriculation College
Masjid Tanah, Melaka.
05.2018 - 04.2019

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) - Science Stream

SMK Bandar Sunway
Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
01.2013 - 12.2017

Skills

Verbal and Written Communication

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Awards and Extra-Curricular Activities

VICE CHANCELLOR'S AWARD (Oct 2022 — Feb 2023)

  • Awarded in semester I of 2022/2023 session for academic excellence.


 LET'S TALK: INDUSTRIAL TRAINING  (Jul 2023) 

 Speaker

  • Exchanged valuable skills and experiences gained during internship at Agro-Biotechnology Institute with third year students from the Cell and Molecular Biology Department.


 INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE  WEBINAR  (Jun 2022) 

 Moderator

  • Provided a brief overview, introduced speakers and facilitated discussion by the audience and speakers through the Q&A session.


WOMEN AWARENESS CAMPAIGN: DISCOVERING HER  STORY WEBINAR (Jan 2022) 

Technical Committee Member

  • Managed online meeting platforms, public address system (PA system) and photography session during the webinar.


MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND  BIOTECHNOLOGY (Nov 2020)

  • Participated in a TikTok Video Challenge organized by Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology on Bio-remediation.


COLLEGE COUNCIL COMMITTEE, KOLEJ EMPAT BELAS, UPM (Oct 2020 — Jul 2021)

Alumni and Career Committee Member

  • Led and organized online events under the Alumni and Career Committee during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Produced professional reports, documents, presentations for project needs, invitation letters and led committee members for each online events.
  • Supervised and provided assistance with preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts and presentations.


WONDER SPARTANS VOLUNTEERING CLUB, KOLEJ  EMPAT BELAS, UPM (Sep 2019 — Jun 2020) President

  • Produced professional reports, documents, presentations for project needs, invitation letters, formed and supervised committee members under each volunteering events. • Worked with senior leadership to complete complex projects on time and under-budget.


SEVEN CLEAN SEAS: BEACH CLEAN UP, Kuala Selangor  (Feb 2020)

Vice President

  • Provided assistance in the preparation of confirmation and transportation letters as well as documentations
  • Participated in the community service of beach cleaning with the Non-Government Organization (NGO), Seven Clean Seas (SCS) at Pantai Remis, Kuala Selangor along with Wonder Spartans Volunteering Club members.


BAKTI SISWA (Sep 2019 — Jan 2020) 

President 

  • Coordinated the preparation of professional documentations, project presentation and invitation letters
  • Communicated with potential Non-Government Organizations (NGO) to acquire programme sponsorship.
  • Motivated the committee members during the preparation of the community service project.

References

  

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nik Mohd Afizan Nik Abd. Rahman, Universiti Putra Malaysia

Contact: 0397691943 

Email: m.afizan@upm.edu.my


Dr. Nadiya Akmal Baharum , Universiti Putra Malaysia

Contact no. : 0397694549 

Email: nadiya_baharum@upm.edu.my

Timeline

Project Intern

Agro-Biotechnology Institute
03.2023 - 06.2023

First Author

Universiti Putra Malaysia
02.2023 - 08.2023

Bioinformatics Enumerator

Universiti Putra Malaysia
09.2022 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Science - Cell And Molecular Biology

Universiti Putra Malaysia
09.2019 - 07.2023

Matriculation Certification - Life Science

Malacca Matriculation College
05.2018 - 04.2019

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) - Science Stream

SMK Bandar Sunway
01.2013 - 12.2017
Muhammad Syahmi Abd RahmanRecent Molecular Biology Graduate