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SRDC Symposium 2022
2–3 NOVEMBER 2022 · KUCHING, SARAWAK
SRDC Symposium 2022
Research that Matters
10+
Speakers
40+
Poster
presentations
presentations
4
Industrial
TED talks
TED talks
1
Networking
dinner
dinner
+ Industrial exhibits and IP
commercialisation talks from MyIPO and SRDC
Welcome to
SRDC Symposium 2022
We are delighted to welcome you to our inaugural SRDC Symposium 2022, for two days of stimulating sessions designed to spark collaborative research across different academic institutions, research agencies, departments and industrial partners in Sarawak. The conference will be composed of plenary sessions reflecting the diverse research topics funded by SRDC, from basic to translational level.
This annual symposium seeks to inform the different research niches, expertise and skills within the Sarawak research community.
THE KEY OBJECTIVES
- To foster strong research collaboration within and across academic and non-academic institutions and local industrial players.
- To work towards research that is impactful to the Sarawak community.
- To disseminate the latest technology, innovation and services offered by local industry partners.
- In conjunction with MyIPO, to introduce the commercialisation policy and support available to the research community.
Conference scope
Biological Science, with the focus on basic and translational agricultural science and biotechnology research.
Engineering and Technology, with the focus on sustainable environment, medical and industrial science.
Discover & Connect
It’s like exploring a whole new world in two days
Session 1: Keynote Presentation
Chair: Dr. Lee Yeung Huei, Curtin University Malaysia
Chair: Dr. Lee Yeung Huei, Curtin University Malaysia
9:00–9:50am
IR Chin Hon Sin, Assistant Director (Research & Investigation), Public Works Department Sarawak
Bridging Infrastructure Development and Higher Learning Institution by Research Collaboration: A Catalyst to Rural Connectivity Agenda
Bridging Infrastructure Development and Higher Learning Institution by Research Collaboration: A Catalyst to Rural Connectivity Agenda
9:50–10:10am
Morning Tea
10:15am
Opening Ceremony
Arrival of Ministers and Distinguished Guests
Arrival of Ministers and Distinguished Guests
10:30am
Arrival of the Guest of Honour
The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Premier of Sarawak, Chairman of Sarawak Research and Development Council
The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Premier of Sarawak, Chairman of Sarawak Research and Development Council
National and State Anthems
Doa Recitals
Welcome Speech by Organising Chairman, SRDC Symposium 2022
Ts. Dr. Peter Morin Nissom, General Manager, Sarawak Research and Development Council
Ts. Dr. Peter Morin Nissom, General Manager, Sarawak Research and Development Council
Officiating Speech by Guest of Honour
Symbolic Launching of SRDC Research and Development Symposium 2022
Presentation of Memento to the Guest of Honour
Poster Exhibition Visit
12:00–1:30pm
Lunch
Session 2: Keynote Presentation
Chair: Dr. Lee Yeung Huei, Curtin University Malaysia
Chair: Dr. Lee Yeung Huei, Curtin University Malaysia
1:30–2:20pm
Mr Abdul Razak Mohd Isa, CEO and Co-Founder, Medika Natura Sdn Bhd
Sarawak 2030: The Global Commercial Hub of Botanical Drugs and High-Value Natural Ingredients
Sarawak 2030: The Global Commercial Hub of Botanical Drugs and High-Value Natural Ingredients
Session 3: Technical Sessions
Biological and Agricultural Science
Chair: Dr. Latifah Omar, Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus
Engineering and Technology
Chair: Dr. Sebastian Dayou, University of Technology Sarawak
Biological and Agricultural Science
Chair: Dr. Latifah Omar, Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus
Engineering and Technology
Chair: Dr. Sebastian Dayou, University of Technology Sarawak
2:30–2:55pm
Biological and Agricultural Science
T1: Assoc. Prof. Dr. William Lim Kiong Seng, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Isolation of neurological drug candidates from potential neuroprotective plant extracts
Isolation of neurological drug candidates from potential neuroprotective plant extracts
Engineering and Technology
T6: Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Chan Yen San, Curtin University Malaysia
Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles as a Potential Alternative to Copper-Based Fungicide: The Anti-pathogenic Capability and Transport Properties
Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles as a Potential Alternative to Copper-Based Fungicide: The Anti-pathogenic Capability and Transport Properties
2:55–3:20pm
Biological and Agricultural Science
T2: Pn. Sal Hazreen Bugam, CRAUN Research Sdn Bhd
A Randomized Double-blind Parallel Controlled Trial to Study the Long-Term Effect of Sago (Metroxylon sagu) Resistant Starch Consumption on Glycaemic and Metabolic Control Parameters in Type 2 Diabetes Patients
A Randomized Double-blind Parallel Controlled Trial to Study the Long-Term Effect of Sago (Metroxylon sagu) Resistant Starch Consumption on Glycaemic and Metabolic Control Parameters in Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Engineering and Technology
T7: Puan Syazie Nordzamila Ali Mohamad, University Technology Sarawak
Evaluation of Engineering Properties and Environmental Effect of Silica Fume and Ordinary Portland Cement as Peat Soil Stabilizer
Evaluation of Engineering Properties and Environmental Effect of Silica Fume and Ordinary Portland Cement as Peat Soil Stabilizer
3:20–3:45pm
Biological and Agricultural Science
T3: Prof. Dr. Mohd Hasnain bin Md Hussain, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Sago Genome and Preliminary Transcriptome Analysis
Sago Genome and Preliminary Transcriptome Analysis
Engineering and Technology
T8: Ir. Dr. Ngu Lock Hei, Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak Campus
Development and Optimization of Accelerated Weathering of Limestone for CO2 Capture from Cement Industry Gas Emission
Development and Optimization of Accelerated Weathering of Limestone for CO2 Capture from Cement Industry Gas Emission
3:45–4:00pm
Afternoon Tea
4:00–4:25pm
Biological and Agricultural Science
T4: Ms Bong Zhang Ru, Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak Campus
Physicochemical Characteristics and Bioactive Contents of Sarawak Stingless Bee Honey (SBH)
Physicochemical Characteristics and Bioactive Contents of Sarawak Stingless Bee Honey (SBH)
Engineering and Technology
T9: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Meng Guan Tay, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Optimization of Photocatalytic Fuel Cells (PFCs) in the Treatment of Diluted Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME)
Optimization of Photocatalytic Fuel Cells (PFCs) in the Treatment of Diluted Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME)
4:25–4:50pm
Biological and Agricultural Science
T5: Prof. Dr. Edmund Ui-Hang Sim, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
In Silico and In Vitro Evaluation on the Anticancer and Apoptosis-related Activity of Piperine Compound on Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Cell Lines
In Silico and In Vitro Evaluation on the Anticancer and Apoptosis-related Activity of Piperine Compound on Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Cell Lines
Engineering and Technology
T10: Dr. Shiew Wei Lau, Curtin University Malaysia
Box–Behnken Design Study of Milling Effect on the Alkaline Extraction of Lignin from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch
Box–Behnken Design Study of Milling Effect on the Alkaline Extraction of Lignin from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch
5:00pm
Conclusion of Day 1
5:00–7:30pm
Free and easy
7:30pm
Networking Dinner
Casual photography session
| 8:00am | Registration / Arrival of Participants / Guests | |
|---|---|---|
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Session 1: Keynote Presentation
Chair: Dr. Lee Yeung Huei, Curtin University Malaysia |
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| 9:00–9:50am |
IR Chin Hon Sin, Assistant Director (Research & Investigation), Public Works Department Sarawak
Bridging Infrastructure Development and Higher Learning Institution by Research Collaboration: A Catalyst to Rural Connectivity Agenda |
|
| 9:50–10:10am | Morning Tea | |
| 10:15am |
Opening Ceremony
Arrival of Ministers and Distinguished Guests |
|
| 10:30am | Arrival of the Guest of Honour The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Premier of Sarawak, Chairman of Sarawak Research and Development Council |
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| National and State Anthems | ||
| Doa Recitals | ||
| Welcome Speech by Organising Chairman, SRDC Symposium 2022 Ts. Dr. Peter Morin Nissom, General Manager, Sarawak Research and Development Council |
||
| Officiating Speech by Guest of Honour | ||
| Symbolic Launching of SRDC Research and Development Symposium 2022 | ||
| Presentation of Memento to the Guest of Honour | ||
| Poster Exhibition Visit | ||
| 12:00–1:30pm | Lunch | |
|
Session 2: Keynote Presentation
Chair: Dr. Lee Yeung Huei, Curtin University Malaysia |
||
| 1:30–2:20pm |
Mr Abdul Razak Mohd Isa, CEO and Co-Founder, Medika Natura Sdn Bhd
Sarawak 2030: The Global Commercial Hub of Botanical Drugs and High-Value Natural Ingredients |
|
| Session 3: Technical Sessions | ||
| Parallel tracks |
Biological and Agricultural Science
Chair: Dr. Latifah Omar, Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus |
Engineering and Technology
Chair: Dr. Sebastian Dayou, University of Technology Sarawak |
| 2:30–2:55pm |
T1: Assoc. Prof. Dr. William Lim Kiong Seng, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Isolation of neurological drug candidates from potential neuroprotective plant extracts |
T6: Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Chan Yen San, Curtin University Malaysia
Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles as a Potential Alternative to Copper-Based Fungicide: The Anti-pathogenic Capability and Transport Properties |
| 2:55–3:20pm |
T2: Pn. Sal Hazreen Bugam, CRAUN Research Sdn Bhd
A Randomized Double-blind Parallel Controlled Trial to Study the Long-Term Effect of Sago (Metroxylon sagu) Resistant Starch Consumption on Glycaemic and Metabolic Control Parameters in Type 2 Diabetes Patients |
T7: Puan Syazie Nordzamila Ali Mohamad, University Technology Sarawak
Evaluation of Engineering Properties and Environmental Effect of Silica Fume and Ordinary Portland Cement as Peat Soil Stabilizer |
| 3:20–3:45pm |
T3: Prof. Dr. Mohd Hasnain bin Md Hussain, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Sago Genome and Preliminary Transcriptome Analysis |
T8: Ir. Dr. Ngu Lock Hei, Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak Campus
Development and Optimization of Accelerated Weathering of Limestone for CO2 Capture from Cement Industry Gas Emission |
| 3:45–4:00pm | Afternoon Tea | |
| 4:00–4:25pm |
T4: Ms Bong Zhang Ru, Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak Campus
Physicochemical Characteristics and Bioactive Contents of Sarawak Stingless Bee Honey (SBH) |
T9: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Meng Guan Tay, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Optimization of Photocatalytic Fuel Cells (PFCs) in the Treatment of Diluted Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) |
| 4:25–4:50pm |
T5: Prof. Dr. Edmund Ui-Hang Sim, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
In Silico and In Vitro Evaluation on the Anticancer and Apoptosis-related Activity of Piperine Compound on Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Cell Lines |
T10: Dr. Shiew Wei Lau, Curtin University Malaysia
Box–Behnken Design Study of Milling Effect on the Alkaline Extraction of Lignin from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch |
| 5:00pm | Conclusion of Day 1 | |
| 5:00–7:30pm | Free and easy | |
| 7:30pm | Networking Dinner | |
| Casual photography session | ||
Day 2 programme
The Day 2 timetable is not included in this archived portfolio preview. Explore the speakers, venue and presentation guidelines below.
Speakers
Discover perspectives, insights and knowledge
from the research and industry community.
Calling for abstracts now!
The organising committee invites abstract submissions from 2019 grant recipients, research agencies and government departments for poster presentations and talks. From the abstracts, 10 will be selected for talks, while others will present their work as posters. Spaces are limited to 180 participants to observe COVID-19 restrictions.
Closing date 7 September 2022
Venue
UCSI Hotel KuchingLevel 4 The Grand Ballroom
Date
2–3 November 2022For further enquiries, please contact
Ms Siti Qhadeejah Isha
isha_ismail@sarawakrdc.org.my
Dr. Ivy Chiang
ivychiang@sarawakrdc.org.my
Guidelines for Poster and Talk
Talks will be a 20-minute presentation, with 5 minutes for questions and answers.
Posters should be presented in portrait orientation, at 0.75m × 0.9m. Posters are to be printed by the presenting delegates.
There will be one best Poster and one best Talk prize.
Guidelines for COVID-19
All participants shall adhere to all prevailing COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) set by the Government of Sarawak. Updates on SOPs will be provided closer to the event date.
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