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

Adaptability and Flexibility

Leadership and Organization

Microsoft Office

Bioinformatics

Nucleic Acid Exractions

DNA Sequencing

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Histology

Microbiology

Tissue Culture

Bioreactor Technologies

Scientific Writing

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