Nur Asshifa Md Noh, Dr

Field of research is related to Fermentation Technology and Applied Microbiology. The main research focus is on biosurfactant production by microbial fermentation, namely rhamnolipid. The unique properties of this multifunctional biomolecules have attracted substantial interest for various applications, offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic surfactants. Having a good natural producer of rhamnolipid, this microbial product development has been achieved through strategy optimization and medium formulation. Promising findings on the effect of this ‘green’ surfactant have led to the interest in exploring rhamnolipid applications in environmental bioremediation and agriculture.

Research focus
Biosurfactant production and application, Microbial fermentation, Antifungal properties of rhamnolipid

Selected publications

1. Utilization of palm sludge oil for rhamnolipid biosynthesis by Pseudomonas aeruginosa USM-AR2 in a stirred tank reactor.
   https://www.webofscience.com/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:001353823300001
2. Rhamnolipids as an antifungal agent against Rhizoctonia solani USM-PD2 causing sheath blight disease of paddy.
   https://www.webofscience.com/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:001426474800001
3. Extended biosynthesis of rhamnolipid by immobilized Pseudomonas aeruginosa USM-AR2 cells in a fluidized bed bioreactor.
   https://www.webofscience.com/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:000990239600001
4. The influence of agitation on oil substrate dispersion and oxygen transfer in Pseudomonas aeruginosa USM-AR2 fermentation producing rhamnolipid in a stirred tank bioreactor.
   https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85021684230&origin=recordpage