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UPM's Staff Profile
PROF. MADYA DR. HASLINA BINTI AHMAD
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
haslina_ahmad@upm.edu.my
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PROFESSIONAL

NAME :
(Prof. Madya Dr.) HASLINA BINTI AHMAD
POST :
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
ENTITY :
FACULTY OF SCIENCE

FIELD OF SUPERVISION
ADVANCED MATERIALS / INORGANIC CHEMISTRY / MATERIALS SCIENCE / MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY / NANOMEDICINE / BIOCHEMISTRY


EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
2009
Ph.D (Chemistry) from University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
2005
BSc (Hons.) Chemistry from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
WORKING EXPERIENCE
2009
Senior Lecturer, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, UPM
2005
Tutor, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, UPM
PAPER PRESENTED
2016
Siti Norain Harun and Haslina Ahmad, DNA Binding and Anticancer Activities of Ruthenium Polypyridyl Mixed Ligands Complexes, 29th Regional Symposium of Malaysia Analytical Sciences (SKAM 29), 15-17 August 2016, Bayview Beach Resort, Penang.
2016
Nor Suzy Farahana Mah Noh, Nurul Nadia Majid, Haslina Ahmad and Khairulazhar Jumbri, Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Choline-Based Ionic Liquids for Antimicrobial Application, 19th Industrial Chemistry Seminar, 2 June 2016, Bangi Putrajaya Hotel,
2016
Siti Norain Harun, Martin R. Gill and Haslina Ahmad, Cytotocixity Studies on Novel Dppz-based Ruthenium(II) Complexes, 29th Regional Symposium of Malaysia Analytical Sciences (SKAM 29), 15-17 August 2016, Bayview Beach Resort, Penang.
2015
Siti Norain Harun and Haslina Ahmad, Tuning the Cytotoxic Properties of Novel Ruthenium(II) Polypyridyl Complexes, 28th Regional Symposium of Malaysia Analytical Sciences (SKAM 28), 17-20 August 2015, Weil Hotel, Ipoh.
2015
T. K. Yan, N. Razalini, S. N. Harun, H. Ahmad, Biophysical Investigation of the DNA Interaction of Novel Ruthenium(II) Polypyridyl Complexes, 18th Industrial Chemistry Seminar, 9 June 2015, Cyberview Resort & Spa, Cyberjaya, Malaysia.
2015
Siti Norain Harun, Yaakob Razak and Haslina Ahmad, Synthesis, Characterization and DNA Binding Activity of A Potential DNA Intercalator, 28th Regional Symposium of Malaysia Analytical Sciences (SKAM 28), 17-20 August 2015, Weil Hotel, Ipoh.
2014
H. Ahmad, W. B. Hazel, A. J. H. M. Meijer,J. A. Thomas and K. A. Wilkinson, A Self-Assembled Luminescent Host That Selectively Senses ATP in Water, Regional Fundamental Science Congress 2014 (RFSC 2014), 19-20 August 2014, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serda
2014
K. Jumbri, H. Ahmad, E. AbdulMalek, M. B. A. Rahman and N. M. Micaelo, Molecular Insight Into Structure and Stability of DNA in Ionic Liquids, Pameran Rekacipta Penyelidikan dan Inovasi UPM 2014 (PRPI 2014), 30 Sept – 1 Oct 2014, Universiti Putra Malays
2014
N. I. A. Halid, S. A. Hasbullah, H. Ahmad, L.Y. Heng, N. H. A. Karim and S. N. Harun Electrochemical DNA Biosensor For Detection of Porcine Oligonucleotides Using Ruthenium(II) Complex as Intercalator Label Redox, The 2014 UKM FST Postgraduate Colloquium,
2014
E. N. M. Yusof, T. B. S. A. Ravoof, M. I. M. Tahir, H. Ahmad and A. Veerakumarasivam, Transition Metal Complexes Containing Ligands Derived from R-Methoxybenzaldehyde and S-R-Benzyldithiocarbazate –Synthesis and Biological Studies, Regional Fundamental
2014
Y. A. Razak and H. Ahmad, Synthesis, Characterization and DNA Binding Activity of A Potential DNA Intercalator, 18th Malaysian International Chemical Congress (18MICC), 3-5 November 2014, Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2014
K. Jumbri, H. Ahmad, E. AbdulMalek and M. B. A. Rahman, Biophysical Properties of DNA in Hydrated Ionic Liquid, 27th Regional Symposium of Malaysia Analytical Sciences (SKAM 27), 9-10 December 2014, KSL Resort, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
2014
Y. A. Razak and H. Ahmad, Synthesis, Characterization and DNA Binding Activity of A Potential DNA Intercalator, 27th Regional Symposium of Malaysia Analytical Sciences (SKAM 27), 9-10 December 2014, KSL Resort, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
2013
Y. A. Razak and H. Ahmad, Synthesis, Characterization and DNA Binding Activity of A Potential DNA Intercallator, 16th Industrial Chemistry Seminar (SKI-XVI), 25 June 2013, Cyberview Resort & Spa, Cyberjaya, Malaysia.
2013
N. I. A. Halid, S. A. Hasbullah, H. Ahmad, L. Y. Heng, N. H. A. Karim and S. N. Harun, Preliminary Study On Electrochemical DNA Biosensor for Detection of Oligonucleotides Using Ruthenium(II) Complexes As Label Redox Intercalator, AsiaSense 2013, 27-29 Au
2013
S. W. Dutse, N. A. Yusof, H. Ahmad, M. Z. Hussien, Z. Zainal, DNA Biosensor for Specific DNA Sequence of Ganoderma Boninense, Malaysian Innovation Expo (MIExpo 2013), 26-28 September 2013, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia. (GOLD MEDA
2012
S. N. Harun, H. Ahmad and J. A. Thomas, A Selective Antitumor Ruthenium Complex, 17th Malaysian Chemical Congress, 15-17 October 2012, Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2012
H. Ahmad and J. A. Thomas, A self-assembled luminescent host that selectively senses ATP in water, 11th European Biological Inorganic Chemistry Conference (EUROBIC11), 12-16 September 2012, Granada, Spain.
2011
D. Ghosh, H. Ahmad and J. A. Thomas, Kinetically Locked Metallomacrocycles As Potential Antitumor Agent, Pameran Rekacipta Penyelidikan dan Inovasi UPM 2011 (PRPI 2011), 19-21 July 2011, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia. (Silver Meda
2011
S. W. Dutse, N. A. Yusof and H. Ahmad, Electrochemical Characterization of Interaction Between Ruthenium Complex and DNA Molecule, Fundamental Science Congress 2011, 5-6 July 2011, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
2011
H. Ahmad and J. A. Thomas, Tuning the Excited State of Photoactive Ru(II)- Containing Building Blocks for Metal- Templated Self-Assembly, Fundamental Science Congress 2011, 5-6 July 2011, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
2011
M. B. A. Rahman, K. Jumbri, E. AbdulMalek, B. A. Tejo, H. Ahmad, M. Basri and A. B. Salleh, New design and synthesis of adenine-based ionic liquid by microwave irradiation, 24th Malaysian Symposium of Analytical Sciences (SKAM-24), 21-23 Dec 2011, One Hot
2010
L. M. Yi and H. Ahmad, The Effect of Ancillary Ligands of Ruthenium(II) Polypyridyl Complexes on Antitumor Activities, Seminar Kimia Industri ke-14 (SKI-XIV), 10 April 2010, Universiti Putra Malaysia.
2010
F. T. V. Wai and H. Ahmad, Antitumor Studies of Mixed Ruthenium-Rhenium Metallomacrocycles, Seminar Kimia Industri ke-14 (SKI-XIV), 10 April 2010, Universiti Putra Malaysia.
2010
H. Ahmad and J. A. Thomas, Kinetically Locked Metallomacrocycles as Self-Assembled Hosts and Sensors for Biomolecules, Fundamental Science Congress 2010, 18-19 May 2010, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
2009
H. Ahmad and J. A. Thomas, Kinetically Locked Metallomacrocycles as Self-Assembled Hosts and Sensors for Biomolecules, The Fourth International Symposium on Macrocyclic and Supramolecular Chemistry (ISMSC2009), 21-25 June 2009, Maastricht, The Netherland.
2008
H. Ahmad and J. A. Thomas, The Synthesis of Photoactive Building Blocks for Metal Templated Self-Assembly, RSC Dalton Division Regional 2008, 24 June 2008, University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom.
2008
H. Ahmad and J. A. Thomas, The Synthesis of Photoactive Building Blocks for Metal-Templated Self-Assembly, The Fourth International Symposium Macro- and Supramolecular Architectures and Materials (MAM-08), 7-11 September 2008, Heinrich Heine Universität,
2008
H. Ahmad and J. A. Thomas, The Synthesis of Photoactive Building Blocks For Metal Templated Self-Assembly, the Joint RSC Meeting of the UK Macrocycles and Supramolecular Chemistry Group and the Chemical Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Group (Supra-Nano 200
TEACHING
CHM3301 Inorganic Chemistry I
CHM4301 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHM3010 Physical and Inorganic Chemistry
CHM3501 Industrial Chemistry I
CHM3502 Industrial Chemistry II
CHM4001 Kimia Perindustrian
CHM3011 Kimia Tak Organik Asas
AWARD AND ACHIEVEMENT
2015
Participation as Young Scientist in 65th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
2015
Excellent Service Award, Universiti Putra Malaysia
2014
Certificate of Appreciation for the Supervision of Ph.D with distinction for "Electrochemical DNA Biosensor For The Detection Of Ganoderma Boninense, A Pathogen Of The Oil Palm"
2014
Gold Medal for "Molecular Insight Into Structure and Stability of DNA in Ionic Liquids", Pameran Rekacipta Penyelidikan dan Inovasi UPM 2014 (PRPI 2014)
2013
Gold Medal for "DNA Biosensor for Specific DNA Sequence of Ganoderma Boninense", Malaysian Innovation Expo (MIExpo 2013)
2011
Anugerah Adi Pengajar Muda, Fakulti Sains, Universiti Putra Malaysia
2011
Silver Medal for "Kinetically Locked Metallomacrocycles As Potential Antitumor Agent", "Pameran Rekacipta Penyelidikan dan Inovasi UPM 2011" (PRPI 2011)
RESEARCH AREA
Anticancer agents
Nanomaterials and application
Coordination chemistry
Supramolecular Chemistry
Bioinorganic Chemistry
Sensor
"Drug delivery"
DNA Binding
"Luminescence Sensor"
Ionic liquids
RESEARCH PROJECT
2016
STIRF – Co-researcher
Title: Development of Cholinium based Pharmaceutical Active Ionic Liquids (API-ILs) as an Antimicrobial Potential
Awarding Body: Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia
Amount: RM25,000
2016
Putra Grant-IPS – Project Leader
Title: Development of Fluoromagnetic Drug Delivery Anticancer Agent Based on Ruthenium(II) Complex and Iron Nanoparticles
Awarding Body: Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Amount: RM20,000
2015
ScienceFund – Co-researcher
Title: Electrochemical DNA Biosensor for Detection of Porcine DNA Sequences Using Ruthenium Complex as Intercalator Label for Halal Product Identification
Awarding Body: MOSTI
Amount: RM126,000
2014
Fundamental Research Grants Scheme (FRGS) – Project Leader
Title: Investigation into the Relationship between DNA binding and Antitumor Activity of Novel Ruthenium Complexes (2014-2016)
Awarding Body: Ministry of Education, Malaysia
2012
Research University Grants Scheme (RUGS) – Project Co-Researcher
Title: Rational Design of Room Temperature Ionic Liquids for DNA Molecular Solvation
(2012-2014)
Awarding Body: Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Amount: RM104,000
2010
Research University Grants Scheme (RUGS) – Project Leader
Title: Luminescence Liquid Crystal Based Ruthenium(II) Containing Metallomesogens (2010-2013)
Awarding Body: Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Amount: RM30,000
PUBLICATION
2025
Olaparib synergy screen reveals Exemestane induces replication stress in triple-negative breast cancer
2025
Advances in platinum-based cancer therapy: overcoming platinum resistance through rational combinatorial strategies
2025
Flavonoids as Natural Anti-Inflammatory Agents in the Atopic Dermatitis Treatment
2025
Injectable Gelatin–Palmitoyl–GDPH Hydrogels as Bioinks for Future Cutaneous Regeneration: Physicochemical Characterization and Cytotoxicity Assessment
2025
Recent development of ZiF-8 incorporated dressings for wound healing application: Current insight and future perspective
2025
Asiaticoside-Loaded Multifunctional Bioscaffolds for Enhanced Hyperglycemic Wound Healing
2025
Enhancing breast cancer therapy: optimizing drug delivery using ruthenium polypyridyl II and Olaparib both individually and co-loaded with ZIF-8 nanoparticles
2024
Potential of Phenylalanine-, Tryptophan-, and Tyrosine-MOF-5 Composites for Selective Carbon Dioxide and Methane Adsorption
2024
Discovery of bioactive peptides as therapeutic agents for skin wound repair
2023
Discovery of Ruthenium(II) Metallocompound and Olaparib Synergy for Cancer Combination Therapy
2023
A Comprehensive Review on Carbon(IV) oxide Adsorption Efficiency using Three Functionalized Metal-organic frameworks
2023
Ruthenium(II) polypyridyl complexes as FRET donors: Structure- and sequence-selective DNA binding and anti-cancer properties
2023
Synergy of ruthenium metallo?intercalator, [Ru(dppz)2(PIP)]2+, with PARP inhibitor Olaparib in non?small cell lung cancer cells
2021
Progress in mesoporous silica nanoparticles as drug delivery agents for cancer treatment
2021
Efficient removal of pharmaceuticals from water using graphene nanoplatelets as adsorbent
2021
Synthesis and Optimization of Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles for Ruthenium Polypyridyl Drug Delivery
2021
The Therapeutic Effect and In Vivo Assessment of Palmitoyl-GDPH on Wound Healing Process
2020
Ionothermal Synthesis of Zn-Based Metal Organic Frameworks In Pyridinium Ionic Liquid
2020
Combining PARP Inhibition with Platinum, Ruthenium or Gold Complexes for Cancer Therapy
2020
Efficient Removal of Lead From Aqueous Using Hybrid Graphite Nanoflakes/Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles, Amine Functionalized Mesoporous Silica And Graphite Nanoflakes As Adsorbents
2020
Long Chain Imidazolium Ionic Liquids as Templates in the Formation of Mesoporous Silica Nanospheres
2020
Synthesis and in vitro biological evaluations of novel tetrapeptide as therapeutic agent for wound treatment
2020
Design and molecular modelling of phenolic-based protic ionic liquids
2020
Functionalized mesoporous silica nanoparticles templated by pyridinium ionic liquid for hydrophilic and hydrophobic drug release application
2020
Metallointercalator [Ru(dppz)2(PIP)]2+ Renders BRCA Wild-Type Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells Hypersensitive to PARP Inhibition
2019
ELECTROSPUN POLY (VINYL ALCOHOL) NANOFIBERS DOPED WITH MESOPOROUS SILICA NANOPARTICLES FOR CONTROLLED RELEASE OF HYDROPHILIC MODEL DRUG
2019
Synthesis and Characterization of New Choline-Based Ionic Liquids and Their Antimicrobial Properties
2019
Dependence of mesoporous silica properties on its template
2019
Synthesis of Hybrid Graphite-Mesoporous Silica Nanoplatelet Using 1-Hexadecylpyridinium Bromide Ionic Liquid as Novel Template
2019
Optimization of synthesis parameters of mesoporous silica nanoparticles based on ionic liquid by experimental design and its application as drug delivery agent
2019
Synthesis, characterisation and antioxidant properties of ferulate-based protic ionic liquids: Experimental and modelling approaches
2018
Monodispersed Mesoporous Silica Nanospheres based on Pyridinium Ionic Liquids
2018
Synthesis and Characterization of New Cholinium-based Ionic Liquids for Antimicrobial Application
2018
A Kinetic Approach of DPPH Free Radical Assay of Ferulate-Based Protic Ionic Liquids (PILs)
2018
Synthesis And Characterization Of New Choline-Based Ionic Liquids And Their Antimicrobial Properties
2017
SILICA COATED IONIC LIQUID TEMPLATED MESOPOROUS SILICA NANOPARTICLES
2016
Fabrication of Porcine DNA Biosensor Based on Ruthenium Bipyridine Complex
2016
A ruthenium polypyridyl intercalator stalls DNA replication forks, radiosensitizes human cancer cells and is enhanced by Chk1 inhibition
2016
A Self-Assembled Metallomacrocycle Singlet Oxygen Sensitizer for Photodynamic Therapy
2016
SYNTHESIS, CHARACTERIZATION AND DNA BINDING ACTIVITY OF A POTENTIAL DNA INTERCALATOR
2015
Synthesis, Characterization and DNA Binding Studies of [Ruthenium(II)(bpy)2L]2+ where L are Derivatives of imidazo[4,5-f]-1,10-phenanthrolines
2014
Using ancillary ligands to tune the DNA binding properties of self-assembled luminescent metallomacrocycles
2014
Rare earths complexes of single arm N ? aryl Schiff base ligand
2014
From Intercalation to Groove Binding: Switching the DNA-Binding Mode of Isostructural Transition-Metal Complexes
2013
A SELF-ASSEMBLED LUMINESCENT HOST THAT SELECTIVELY SENSES ATP IN WATER
2011
Tuning the Excited State of Photoactive Building Blocks for Metal-Templated Self-Assembly
2011
Designing Apoptosis Inducing Platinum Group Metal Complexes: The Exact Approach in Targeting Cancer: A Review