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CURRICULUM VITAE
FOR APPLICATION OF PROFESSOR
A. PERSONAL DETAILS
Name
Designation
Position
F/C/I
Area of Specialisation
Date of Birth/Age
Date of Confirmation as
lecturer at Unimas
Date of Appointment as
Assoc Prof at Unimas
DR. KOPLI B. BUJANG
Associate Professor
Director
Centre for Technology Transfer and Consultancy (CTTC)
Fermentation and Waste Management Technology
August 23rd, 1959 / 44 years old
April 1st, 1994
December 9th, 1998
EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Year
Degree / Discipline / University
Title of Thesis
1984
BSc (II Upper) in Microbiology
University of Malaya
Malaysia
Anaerobic Digestion of Raw and Treated
Imperata cylindrica in the Production of
Methane Gas
1986
MSc in Microbiology
University College of Swansea,
Wales, United Kingdom
The Cellulase System of Clostridium
thermocellum with Special Reference to an
Endoglucanase Component
1992
PhD in Biotechnology
Wye College, University of London,
United Kingdom
Evaluation of the Composting Process for the
Treatment and Disposal of Cattle Slurry
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PREVIOUS ACADEMIC AND OTHER RELEVANT APPOINTMENTS
July 16th, 1984
Jan. 21st, 1987
April 1st, 1994
April 1st, 1997
Dec 9th, 1998
April 1st, 1999
Nov. 1st, 2001
Accepted as a tutor at UPM Sarawak Campus
Appointed lecturer at UPM Sarawak Campus
Appointed lecturer at UNIMAS
Appointed Coordinator of Resource Biotechnology Program, FRST
Awarded Associate Professor at FRST
Appointed Head of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology Group, FRST
Appointed Director of Center for Technology Transfer & Consultancy
B. TEACHING-LEARNING ACTIVITIES
COURSES TAUGHT
List of courses taught/coordinated over the past 10 years:
 Biochemistry
 Microbiology
 Food Technology
 Bioprocess Engineering
 Industrial Microbiology and Biochemistry
 Environmental Technology
Current teaching loads include 5 credits per semester, ie. July (STB3042 Food Technology
and STB3053 Bioprocess Engineering) and December (STB3022 Environmental Technology
and STB3082 Industrial Microbiology and Biochemistry).
SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS
Final Year Project (BSc)
Supervision of students’ projects started from the first batch of final year students in 1996,
primarily on treatment of sago waste solids. Total number of projects supervised until the year
2003 (including the coming session of 2003/04): 32 projects.
Postgraduate Research (MSc)
Supervision of research projects (MSc) started in 1997 as co-supervisor on fermentation of
sago starch utilising our own culture, isolated and identified from the SEDC sago mill in
Mukah. Total number of projects supervised until the year 2003 : 7 projects. Another 3
projects still awaiting grant approval for the coming session of 2003/04.
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EXAMINATION OF POSTGRADUATE THESES
Internal Examiner
i. Jong Bor Chyan. Studies on Biodegradation of Sago Waste Pith by Bacteria 1997. MSc
Thesis submitted to FRST. 1997. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak. Kota Samarahan, Sarawak.
ii. Elisabeth Serai ak Robert James. Solid Waste Flow From Households To The Disposal
Site: A Case Study In Simunjan Town, Samarahan Division, Sarawak. MSc Dissertation
submitted to SLUSE-M. 2002. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak. Kota Samarahan, Sarawak.
External Examiner (MSc Level)
i. Yusri Atan (1995). Production Compost from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB). Fac. of
Biological Sciences. UKM Bangi.
ii. Loo Shu Feng (1998). Fac. of Science and Technol. UKM Bangi.
iii. Muhannad Illayan Saleem Massadeh (1999). Biodegradation of Sugarcane Bagasse by
Aspergillus terreus SUK-1 in Solid Substrate and Submerged Culture Fermentation. Fac.
of Science and Technol. UKM Bangi.
iv. Hasnah bt Haron (2001). Production of High-Fructose Glucose Syrup from Sweet Potato
(‘Ubi Gendut’) Starch and Its Application in the Enzymatic Systhesis of Fatty Acid
Sugars. Fac. of Science and Technol. UKM Bangi.
External Examiner (PhD Level)
i. Muhannad Illayan Saleem Massadeh (2003). Solid Substrate Fermentation of Sugar Cane
Bagasse for the Production of Cellulase, Reducing Sugar and Ruminant Feed. Fac. of
Science and Technol. UKM Bangi.
C. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Research grant for projects performed within the past 10 years were obtained from various
sources with a total amount of RM461,170. These are namely; Unimas Short Term Grant
(RM131,170), Pepper Marketing Board (RM10,000), Pawada Food Industries (RM10,000)
and New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organisation (NEDO, RM310,000).
Apart from research grants, travelling expenditure (research and collaboration) to other
countries which is a member of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is paid
in full by the JSPS. These include 5 trips to Japan, a trip to both Indonesia (2000) and
Thailand (2001). Currently awaiting approval of two research proposals to IRPA on lactic acid
purification and storage and systematic treatment of sago effluent for 2003/06.
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PUBLICATIONS
Areas of
Coverage
Number
of Papers
Flagship Articles
Organic waste
treatment
8
K.B. Bujang and J.M. Lopez-Real. (1993). Composting
for the Treatment of Cattle Wastes. Compost Science and
Utilization, (3): 38-40.
Sago Waste
Studies
6
K.B. Bujang; K. Apun and M.A. Salleh. (1996). A
study in the Production and Bioconversion of Sago
Waste. Proc. 6th International Sago Symposium. Sago:
The Future Source of Food and Feed. Universitas Riau,
Pekanbaru, Sumatra. Rep. of Indonesia. 9-12th Dec.,
1996.
Utilisation of
Sago Effluent
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K.B. Bujang; Ishizaki, A. and Michiwaki, S. (1997).
Effects of Corn-Steep Liquor (CSL) and Natural Rubber
Serum Powder (NRSP) on ABE Fermentation of
Meicellase Hydrolysed Sago Effluent Amended with Raw
Sago Starch. Annual Report of ICBiotech. Osaka Univ.,
Japan (20): 325-331.
Modification of
Methods in
Hydrolysis of
Sago Starch
3
K.B. Bujang; Adeni, D. S. A. and Jolhiri, P. (2000).
Effects of Starch Concentrations and pH on Enzymatic
Hydrolysis of Sago Starch. ICBiotech. Osaka Univ. Japan
(14): 32-35.
Ethanol
Fermentation
6
K.B. Bujang; Adeni, D.S.A. and lshizaki, A. (2000).
Effects of pH on Production of Ethanol from Hydrolysed
Sago Starch Utilising Zymomonas mobilis. ICBiotech.
Osaka Univ. Japan (14): 20-26.
Lactate
Fermentation
6
K.B. Bujang; Jolhiri, P. and Ishizaki, A. (2000). Effects
of pH on Production of Lactate From Hydrolysed Sago
Starch Utilising Lactococcus lactis IO-1. ICBiotech.
Osaka Univ. Japan (14): 27-31.
Prospects of the
Sago Industries
6
K.B. Bujang (2001). Economics and Waste Management
of Sago Processing. ICBiotech. Osaka Univ. Japan. (15):
186-190.
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CONSULTATION ACTIVITIES
1.
Composting of Agricultural Residues - Plant and Animal Waste. A short course in
Organic Waste Recycling. Wye Farmers Association. 10th September, 1991. Control
Composting Systems (U.K.). Wye College, University of London, Wye. Kent, United
Kingdom.
2.
Composting of Cattle Slurry as an Alternative to Current Animal Waste Management.
Report to the Wye College Dairy Unit, Wye College, University of London, Wye, Kent.
United Kingdom. October, 1992.
3. Composting of Liquid Wastes. Consultation Report to the Belfast Waste Regulatory
Council. Republic of Ireland. December, 1992.
4.
Processing of Shell MDS Biosludge by Composting with Sawdust, for Safe Disposal and
Possible Use in Soil Reclamation. Report to Shell Middle Distillate Synthesis (Malaysia)
Sdn. Bhd., Tanjong Kidurong, 97008 Bintulu, Sarawak. 1994.
5.
Forced-aerated with Temperature Feedback System as a Method for the Treatment and
Final Disposal of ABF Biosludge. Report to ASEAN Bintulu Fertilizer Sdn. Bhd.
Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia. 1995.
6.
Processing Of Green Wastes (Grass Cutting and Tree Clipping) By Forced-Aerated With
Temperature Feedback System And Windrowing For Volume Reduction And In The
Production Of A Soil Conditioner. Report To Dewan Bandaraya Kuching Utara,
Kuching, Sarawak. 1995.
7.
Processing Of Digested Sewage Sludge, Amended With Woodshaving By Forced Aerated
With Temperature Feedback System In The Production Of A Soil Conditioner. Report
To Dewan Bandaraya Kuching Utara, Kuching. Sarawak. 1995.
8.
Large-Scale Processing of Shell-MDS Biosludge in the Production of Soil Conditioner.
Shell-MDS Bintulu Sarawak (on going since January 2003).
D. CONTRIBUTION TO THE MANAGEMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
Director of Center for Technology Transfer and Consultancy
Responsible for the daily administration of the Center, annual staff assessment, management
and developments of projects (EIA studies, product analyses, transfer of technologies)
undertaken by CTTC and reports to the Deputy Vice Chancellor and the Board of CTTC.
Previous administration duties were Coordinator of the Resource Biotechnology Program and
Head of the Molecular Biology & Biotechnology Group, both at FRST.
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CONTRIBUTION TO THE MANAGEMENT IN UNIMAS
i. Secretary for the 18th Malaysian Microbiology Symposium, jointly organised by Unimas
and Malaysian Society for Microbiology, Crowne Plaza Riverside Hotel, Kuching.
August 22-23rd, 1995.
ii. Secretary for the Group 1 Sago Workshop jointly organised by Unimas and JSPS,
Crowne Plaza Riverside Hotel, Kuching. March 16th, 1998.
iii. Secretary for the JSPS Regional Workshop for the Development of the Sago Industries,
jointly organised by Unimas and JSPS, Crowne Plaza Riverside Hotel, Kuching. August
21-22nd, 2000.
iv. Chairman for the Systematic Waste Management Workshop, jointly organised by
Unimas, IOBB Australia and University of London, Crowne Plaza Riverside Hotel,
Kuching. September 15-18th, 2002.
PUBLIC SERVICES
Not Applicable
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY
i.
ii.
Permanent advisor to the Kelab Komputer at Pusat KEMAS, Saratok, Sarawak (since
1997)
Motivational talks to Year 6 school children at SK DHAKH, Kuching (1997-2001)
ACADEMIC ASSOCIATION
Involved with the following associations :
i.
ii.
iii.
Malaysian Society for Microbiology (since 1987)
Alumni University College of Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom (since 1987)
Chartered Biologist of the Institute of Biology, United Kingdom (since 1997)
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SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS
APPENDIX 1
1. Undergraduate (BSc)
a. 1996
i. Biotransformation of Sago Waste by a Commercially Prepared and Stress-Adapted
Microorganisms
ii. Biotransformation of Sago Waste Solid by a Thermophillic Fungal Isolate
iii. Biotransformation of Sago Waste Solid by a Mesophillic Fungal Isolate
iv. Identification of Pollutants from a Solid Waste Dumping Site
b. 1997
i. Enzymatic Treatment for the Liquifaction of Sago Starch
ii. Microbiology of Pepper Stalk Waste Degradation
iii. Physical and Chemical Treatments for the Enhancement of Sago Hampas
Fermentation
iv. Production of Soil Conditioner from Pepper Stalk Waste
c. 1998
i. Growth and Nutrient Analysis of Pepper Stalk Waste Processed by the Forced
Aeration Method
ii. Production of Amylase, Cellulase and Sugars from Fresh Sago Pith Using Koji
Inoculum
iii. Production of Amylase, Cellulase and Sugars from Sago Pith Waste Using Koji
Inoculum
d. 1999
i. Effects of Inoculum and Sugar Concentration on Alcohol Production from
Hydrolysed Sago Starch
ii. Effects of pH Lactate Fermentation on Hydrolysed Sago Starch Utilising Lactococcus
lactis IO-1
iii. Effects of temperature on production of lactate from hydrolysed sago starch utilising
Lactococcus lactis IO-1
iv. Effects of pH on ethanol production from fermentation of hydrolysed sago starch by
Zymomonas mobilis
v. Effects of temperature on production of ethanol from hydrolysed sago starch utilising
Zymomonas mobilis
e. 2000
i. Production of Natural Rubber Serum (NRS) from natural rubber
ii. Effects of NRSP and pH on glucose utilisation of Zymomonas mobilis
iii. Effects of pH on reducing sugar production from hydrolysed sago starch using
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens
iv. Effects of NRSP and temperature on glucose utilisation of Zymomonas mobilis
v. Effects of temperature on reducing sugar production from hydrolysed sago starch
using Bacillus amyloliquefaciens
vi. Effects of NRSP and temperature on glucose utilisation by Lactococcus lactis
vii. Effects of NRSP and pH on glucose utilisation by Lactococcus lactis
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f. 2001
i. Purification of ethanol from Zymomonas mobilis
ii. Purification of lactate from Lactococcus lactis
iii. Production of NRSC from natural rubber
iv. Effects of NRSC on lactate production Lactococcus lactis
v. Effects of pH on ethanol production from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens
vi. Effects of NRSC on ethanol production from Zymomonas mobilis
g. 2003
i Effects of Agitation and Aeration on Degradation of Sago Effluent
ii Effects of pH on lactic acid production in a batch fermentation system
iii Effects of harvesting and feeding volumes on lactate concentration in a fed-batch
fermentation system.
2. Postgraduate (MSc)
a. 1997
i. Studies on Biodegradation of Sago Waste Pith by Bacteria (Co-Supervisor)
b. 1999
i. Lactate Fermentation of Sago Starch
ii. Ethanol Fermentation of Sago Starch
c. 2001
i. Maximisation of Lactic Acid Production and Recovery
ii. Purification of Ethanol from Zymomonas mobilis
d. 2002
i. Systematic Treatment of Sago Effluent by the Multipond System
ii. Biodegradation of Crude Oils by Microorganisms Isolated from Mangrove
Environments
e. 2003
i. Studies of Lactic Acid Stability Under Storage
ii. Production of Natural Rubber Serum Powder for Large-Scale Lactate Production
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RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
APPENDIX 2
a. Completed Projects
(i) A Survey of Public Attitude Towards Waste Recycling: Opportunities and Problems
Researchers:
Dr Kopli b Bujang
Dr Abg Riduan b Abg Awit
Dr Gabriel T Noweg
Amount of Fund
RM13,210
Source of Fund
UNIMAS Research Vot No. 75/95(44).
Year Start / End
1995/1995
(ii) Microbial Degradation of Sago Waste by Microorganisms
Researchers
Dr Kasing Apun
Dr Kopli b Bujang
Dr Mohd Azib Salleh
Dr Awg Iskandar Dzulkarnaen b P Rayari
Amount of Fund
RM27,960
Source of Fund
UNIMAS Research Vot No. 3/94
Year Start / End
1994/96
(iii) Management and Utilisation of Pepper Stalk Waste
Researcher
Dr Kopli b Bujang
Amount of Fund
RM10,000
Source of Fund
Pepper Marketing Board of Sarawak.
Year Start / End
1997/98
(iv) Production of Amylase, Cellulase and Sugars from Sago Pith Using Koji Inoculum
Researcher
Dr Kopli b Bujang
Amount of Fund
RM10,000
Source of Fund
Pawada Food Industries Sdn Bhd
Year Start / End
1998/99
(v) Sago Starch Fermentation in the Production of Ethanol
Researcher
Dr Kopli b Bujang
Amount of Fund
RM20,000
Source of Fund
UNIMAS Short Term Grant No. 149/99(03)
Year Start / End
1999/01
(vi) Sago Starch Fermentation in the Production of Lactic Acid
Researcher
Dr Kopli b Bujang
Amount of Fund
RM20,000
Source of Fund
UNIMAS Short Term Grant No. 165/99(19)
Year Start / End
1999/01
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(vii) Microbial Fermentation in the Production of Energy and Novel Compounds
Researchers
Prof Ayaaki Ishizaki
Prof Yoshiyuki Nomura
Dr Kopli b Bujang
Amount of Fund
1999/2000 : ¥3.0 million
2000/2001 : ¥3.5 million
2001/2002 : ¥3.6 million
Source of Fund
New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organisation
(NEDO) Japan
Year Start / End
1999/02
b. Ongoing Project
(i) Maximisation of Lactate Production from Hydrolysed Sago Starch
Researcher
Dr Kopli b Bujang
1 MSc student
Amount of Fund
RM10,000
Source of Fund
UNIMAS Short Term Grant No. 306/02(43)
Year Start / End
2001/03
(ii) Biodegradation of Crude Oils by Microorganisms Isolated from Mangrove Environments
Researchers
Dr Zani b Assim
Dr Kopli b Bujang (Co-supervisor)
1 MSc student
Amount of Fund
RM20,000
Source of Fund
UNIMAS Short Term Grant No. 1/47/327/2002(64)
Year Start / End
2001/03
(iii) Systematic Treatment of Sago Effluent by the Multipond System
Researcher
Dr Kopli b Bujang
1 MSc student
Amount of Fund
RM20,000
Source of Fund
UNIMAS Short Term Grant No. 305/02(42)
Year Start / End
2002/04
(iv) Studies of Lactic Acid Stability Under Storage
Researcher
Dr Kopli b Bujang
1 MSc student
Amount of Fund
RM200,000
Source of Fund
IRPA 09 02 09 1024 EA001
Year Start / End
2004/06
(v) Systematic Treatment of Sago Effluent
Researcher
Dr Kopli b Bujang
1 MSc student
Amount of Fund
RM200,000
Source of Fund
IRPA 08 02 09 1023 EA001
Year Start / End
2004/06
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(vi) Studies of Factors Affecting Lactic Acid Stability
Researchers
Dyg Salwani Awg Adeni
Dr Kopli b Bujang
1 MSc student
Amount of Fund
RM30,000
Source of Fund
UNIMAS Short Term Grant No. 1/66/387/2003(124)
Year Start / End
2004/05
(vii) Production of NRSP for Large-scale Lactate Fermentation
Researchers
Dyg Salwani Awg Adeni
Dr Kopli b Bujang
1 MSc student
Amount of Fund
RM30,000
Source of Fund
UNIMAS Short Term Grant No. 1/66/386/2003(123)
Year Start / End
2004/05
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LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
APPENDIX 3
1. K.B. Bujang and G.H. Halliwell (1988). The Cellulase System of Clostridium
thermocellum with Special Reference to an Endo-glucanase Component. Proc. 11th
Malaysian Society for Microbiology Symp., 22nd –23rd August. 1988, Kuala Lumpur.
pp: 33-34.
2. K.B. Bujang and J.M. Lopez-Real (1993). Composting for the Treatment of Cattle
Wastes. Compost Science and Utilization, (3): 38-40.
3. K.B. Bujang and J.M. Lopez-Real (1993). Treatments and Safe Disposal of Cattle
Wastes by Composting. Sustainable Development Challenges for the Asia-Pacific
Region in the 21st Century. ASAIHL Seminar. Griffith Univ., Brisbane, Australia. 6 8th July, 1993. pg: 20.
4. K.B. Bujang and J.M. Lopez-Real (1993). On-Farm Composting in the U.K.
Biocycle: J. Waste Management. 34(8): 72-73.
5. K.B. Bujang (1993). Recycling of Domestic and Industrial Wastes with Special
Reference to Paper Products. Proc. of 16th Malaysian Society for Microbiology Symp.
28-29th October, 1993, Langkawi, Kedah. pg. 43.
6. K.B. Bujang (1993). Composting as an Alternative Method for the Treatment and
Safe Disposal of Sewage Sludges and Other Organic Wastes. Proc. Tropical Natural
Resource Symp. 6-8th December, 1993. Kuching. pp: 133-140.
7. K.B. Bujang (1994). Composting Industrial Biosolids. Biocycle: J. Waste
Management. 35(10): 27.
8. K.B. Bujang, P. Bulan and I.M. Yussof (1994). Biotechnology of Biosludge
Processing and Possible Use of the Product in Soil Reclamation. Proc. 17th Symp of
Malaysian Society for Microbiology. 29-30th October, 1994. Penang.
9. K.B. Bujang and J.M. Lopez-Real (1994). Application of Taguchi’s Statistical
Analysis in Composting of Cattle Waste. Annual Report of ICBiotech. Osaka Univ.,
Japan.
10. K. Apun, M.A. Salleh, K.B. Bujang; M.Y.M. Fariduddin; I.P.R. Awang and B.C.
Jong (1995). Degradation of Sago Waste by Microorganisms. Proc. 18th Malaysian
Society for Microbiology Symp. 23-24th August, 1995. Kuching, Sarawak. pg: 8.
11. K.B. Bujang, A. A. Riduan and G.T. Noweg (1996). A Survey of Public Attitude
Towards Waste Recycling: Opportunities and Problems. Proc. 39th WEF Conference.
Education and the Environment. 6-10th August, 1996. Kuching, Sarawak. pg: 59.
12. K.B. Bujang, Q. Syed; K. Syamsu; S. Chauvatcharin and N.H. Hiep (1996).
Technical Enzyme Production in Pilot Plant Scale: Case Study for the Production of
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Penicillin G-Acylase from E. coli. 10th International Training Programme in
Biotechnology. Aug 25th-Nov. 11th, 1996. Gesellschaft fur Biotechnologische
Forschung mbH. Braunschweig, Germany. pp: 1-34.
13. K.B. Bujang; K. Syamsu; S. Chauvatcharin; N.H. Hiep and Q. Syed (1996). Pilotscale purification of Penicillin G-Acylase from E. coli. Proc. 8th National
Biotechnology Seminar. 25-27th November, 1996. Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. pp:
34-37.
14. K.B. Bujang and Awang, I.P.R. (1996). A Plaque Assay for Screening an antiviral
activity of Stichopus variegatus. UNESCO Sub-Regional Seminar/Workshop on
Marine Natural Products. 16-21st October, 1996. Kota Samarahan, Sarawak.
15. K. Apun, M.A. Salleh, B.C. Jong and K.B. Bujang (1996). Screening and Isolation of
Cellullolytic and Amylolytic Microorganisms from Sago Waste. Proc. 6th
International Sago Symposium. Sago: The Future Source of Food and Feed.
Universitas Riau, Pekanbaru, Sumatra. Rep. of Indonesia. 9-12th Dec., 1996.
16. K. Apun, K.B. Bujang, B.C. Jong and M.A. Salleh (1996). Enzymatic Activities of
Locally Isolated Bacteria on Sago Waste Residue. Proc. 6th International Sago
Symposium. Sago: The Future Source of Food and Feed. Universitas Riau,
Pekanbaru, Sumatra. Rep. of Indonesia. 9-12th Dec., 1996. pp: 127-134.
17. K.B. Bujang, K. Apun and M.A. Salleh (1996). A study in the Production and
Bioconversion of Sago Waste. Proc. 6th International Sago Symposium. Sago: The
Future Source of Food and Feed. Universitas Riau, Pekanbaru, Sumatra. Rep. of
Indonesia. 9-12th December, 1996. pp: 193-200.
18. K.B. Bujang (1997). Country Report: Agricultural Waste Management in Malaysia.
ICRO-UNESCO-MIRCEN Regional Training Course, Prince of Songkla University,
Hat Yai, Thailand. 4-16th August, 1997. pg:4.
19. I.P.R. Awang; K.B. Bujang; Din, L.B.; Said, M.I. and Ismail, G. (1997). Antiviral
Effect of Blumea balsamifera Extractant on Japanese Encephalitis Virus. FRST
UNIMAS 1st Research Colloquium. 29-31st August, 1997. Kubah National Park.
Kuching, Sarawak.
20. K.B. Bujang (1997). Palm Oil, Rubber and Sago: Prospects and Problems of
Agricultural Waste Management in Malaysia. FRST, UNIMAS 1st Research
Colloquium. 29-31st August., 1997. Kubah National Park, Kuching, Sarawak.
21. K.B. Bujang and D. Muniandy (1997). Pilot-Scale Study of Sago Hampas
Biodegradation Utilizing Biolyte 1030. FRST UNIMAS 1st Research Colloquium. 2931st August., 1997. Kubah National Park, Kuching, Sarawak.
22. K.B. Bujang (1997). Roles of Local Councils and Importance of Monetary Benefits
to Increase Public Participation in Waste Recycling Programs. FRST UNIMAS 1st
Research Colloquium. 29-31st August, 1997. Kubah National Park. Kuching, Sarawak.
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23. Z. Assim, M.R. Asaruddin and K.B. Bujang (1997). Organic Pollutants in Ground
Water from a Landfill Site. FRST UNIMAS 1st Research Colloquium. 29-31st August,
1997. Kubah National Park. Kuching, Sarawak.
24. K.B. Bujang, K. Apun, M.A. Salleh and B.C. Jong (1997). HPLC Analysis on
Products from Fermentation of Sago Hampas Using Bacillus amyloliquefaciens.
Effects of Agitation and Dissolved Oxygen Tension (DOT). Proc. 9th National
Biotechnology Seminar. CGAT (UKM) and NBD (MOSTE). 23-26th November, 1997.
Penang, Malaysia.
25. Ishizaki, A.; Michiwaki, S.; Crabbe, E.; Kobayashi, G.; Yoshino, S., Flores, D.M. and
Bujang, K.B. (1997). Extractive ABE Fermentation Using Crude Palm Oil
Methylester as a Strategy for Sago Wastewater Treatment and Utilisation. ICBiotech.
Osaka Univ., Japan.12: 1-9.
26. Ishizaki, A.; Michiwaki, S.; Crabbe, E.; Kobayashi, G.; Yoshino, S., Flores, D.M. and
Bujang, K.B. (1997). Extractive ABE Fermentation Using Crude Palm Oil
Methylester as a Strategy for Sago Wastewater Treatment and Utilisation. Annual
Report of ICBiotech. Osaka Univ., Japan. 20: 237-249.
27. Bujang, K.B.; Ishizaki, A. and Michiwaki, S. (1997). Effects of Corn-Steep Liquor
(CSL) and Natural Rubber Serum Powder (NRSP) on ABE Fermentation of
Meisellase Hydrolysed Sago Effluent Amended with Raw Sago Starch. Annual Report
of ICBiotech. Osaka Univ., Japan 20: 325-331.
28. Bujang, K.B.; Ishizaki, A. and Michiwaki, S. (1997). Continuous Solvent Production
by Clostridium saccharoperbutylacetonicum N1-4 with Product Separation Utilising
Hollow-Fibre Filter Membrane Filtration. Annual Report of ICBiotech. Osaka Univ.,
Japan. 20: 332-336.
29. Bujang, K.B.; Ishizaki, A.; Michiwaki, S. and Crabbe, E. (1997). Comparison
Between Crude Palm Oil Ester and Oleyl-alcohol as the Extraction Media on Product
Recovery in ABE Fermentation of Sago Effluent. Annual Report of ICBiotech. Osaka
Univ., Japan. 20: 337-344.
30. Bujang, K.B.; B.H. Mukhtar and W.H. Ngiu (1998). Production of Soil Conditioner
from Pepper Stalk Waste. 1st International Seminar on Pepper and Other Spices:
"Opportunities and Challenges". Pepper Marketing Board, MAFI. Dept. Agriculture,
Sarawak. Crowne Plaza, Kuching. 12th October. 1998.
31. Bujang, K.B. and F. Sazali (1998). Identification and Enumeration Studies of
Microorganisms During Composting of Pepper Stalk Waste. 1st International Seminar
on Pepper and Other Spices: "Opportunities and Challenges". Pepper Marketing
Board, MAFI. Dept. Agriculture, Sarawak. Crowne Plaza, Kuching. 12th October.
1998.
32. Bujang, K.B. and B.C. Jong (1998). Effects of Dissolved Oxygen Tension (DOT)
During Fermentation of Sago Hampas Using Bacillus amyloliquefaciens. 8th
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FAOBMB Congress. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in the Era of
Biotechnology. MOSTE. 22-26 Nov., 1998. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. pp: 66-67.
33. Bujang, K.B.; Ishizaki, A.; Michiwaki, S. and Crabbe, E. (1998). Comparison
Between Crude Palm-Oil Ester and Oleyl-Alcohol as the Extraction Media on Product
Recovery in ABE Fermentation of Sago Effluent. 21st Symp of Malaysian Society for
Microbiology. IDEAL. 15-16th Dec., 1998. UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
34. Bujang, K.B. (1998). Potentials of Sago in the Food and Energy Industries. Sago
Communication. Inter. Sago Network and Tsukuba Sago Fund. Ibaraki, Japan. 9(1): 68.
35. Ishizaki, A.; Michiwaki, S. and Bujang, K.B. (1998). Extractive Acetone Butanol
Fermentation Using Crude Palm Oil Methyl Ester for Sago Waste Effluent. Mini Sago
Workshop. March 16th, 1998. Kuching. Sarawak. Malaysia. pp: 1-5.
36. Crabbe, E.; Nolasco-Hipolito, C.; Kobayashi, G.; Sonomoto, K.; Yoshino, S.; Ishizaki,
A. and Bujang, K.B. (1998). Hydrolysed Sago Starch as Feedstock for AcetoneButanol-Ethanol Fermentation by Clostridium saccharoperbutylacetonicum N1-4
(ATCC 13564). Annual Report of ICBiotech. Osaka Univ., Japan. 21: 325-332.
37. Jolhiri, P. and Bujang, K.B. (1998). Lactate Fermentation of Sago Starch. Annual
Report of ICBiotech. Osaka Univ., Japan. 21: 454-466.
38. Adeni, D.S.A. and Bujang, K.B. (1998). Ethanol Fermentation of Sago Starch. Annual
Report of ICBiotech. Osaka Univ., Japan. 21: 467-475
39. Bujang, K.B. and Ahmad, F.B. (1999). Production, Properties and Utilisation of Sago
Starch in Malaysia. In: Sustainable Small-Scale Sago Starch Extraction and
Utilisation: Guidelines for the Sago Industry. Kasertsart Agric and Agro-Indust Prod
Dev Institue (KAPI) and FAO. August 9-11th, 1999. Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand.
pp:82-95.
40. Ayaaki Ishizaki, Shigeru Michiwaki, Edward Crabbe, Genta Kobayashi, Kenji
Sonomoto, Sadazo Yoshino, Dulce M. Flores and K. B. Bujang (1999). Extractive
ABE Fermentation Using Crude Palm Oil Methylester: A New Approach for Sago
Waste Treatment. Annual Report of ICBiotech. Osaka Univ., Japan. 13: 1-13.
41. Bujang, K.B.; Adeni, D.S.A. and lshizaki, A. (2000). Effects of pH on Production of
Ethanol from Hydrolysed Sago Starch Utilising Zymomonas mobilis. ICBiotech.
Osaka Univ. Japan (14): 20-26.
42. Bujang, K.B.; Jolhiri, P. and Ishizaki, A. (2000). Effects of pH on Production of
Lactate From Hydrolysed Sago Starch Utilising Lactococcus lactis IO-1. ICBiotech.
Osaka Univ. Japan (14): 27-31.
43. Bujang, K. B., Adeni, D. S. A. and Jolhiri, P. (2000). Effects of Starch Concentrations
and pH on Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Sago Starch. ICBiotech. Osaka Univ. Japan (14):
32-35.
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44. K.B. Bujang and F.B. Ahmad (2000). Country Report : Production and Utilization Of
Sago Starch In Malaysia. SAGO 2000. The International Sago Seminar. March 2223rd, 2000. Bogor. Indonesia. pp: 1-8.
45. K.B. Bujang and D.S.A. Adeni (2000). Effects of Dilution Rate and pH Control in
Ethanol Fermentation of Hydrolysed Sago Starch. SAGO 2000. The International Sago
Seminar. March 22-23rd, 2000. Bogor. Indonesia. pp: 117-123.
46. K.B. Bujang and F.B. Ahmad (2000). Production and Utilization Of Sago Starch In
Malaysia. Sago Communication. Inter. Sago Network and Tsukuba Sago Fund.
Ibaraki, Japan. 11(1): 1-6.
47. K.B. Bujang, D.S.A. Adeni, A. Ishizaki and H.D. Zakpaa (2000). Effects of Different
Dilution Rates on Production of Ethanol from Hydrolysed Sago Starch Utilising
Zymomonas mobilis. JSPS Regional Activity for the Development of the Sago
Industries: Sustainable Production and Optimum Utilisation of Sago Starch. August
21-22nd, 2000. Kuching, Sarawak. pp: 5-9.
48. K.B. Bujang, D.S.A. Adeni, A. Ishizaki and H.D. Zakpaa (2000). Ethanol Production
from Fermentation of Sago Starch. FRST UNIMAS 2nd Research Colloquium.
November 11-13th, 2000. Hilton Batang Ai Resort, Lubok Antu, Sarawak.
49. K.B. Bujang, P. Jolhery, A. Ishizaki and H.D. Zakpaa (2000). Production of Lactic
Acid from Continous Fermentation of Hydrolysed Sago Starch Utilising Lactococcus
lactis IO-1: Effects of Cell Recycling on Various Dilution Rates. FRST UNIMAS 2nd
Research Colloquium. November 11-13th, 2000. Hilton Batang Ai Resort, Lubok
Antu, Sarawak.
50. K.B. Bujang, D.S.A. Adeni, A. Ishizaki and H.D. Zakpaa (2000). Continous
Fermentation of Hydrolysed Sago Starch in the Production of Ethanol: Effects of
Dilution Rates and Cell Recyling. 23rd Symposium of the Malaysian Society for
Microbiology. 19-21 November 2000. Aseania Resort, Langkawi, Malaysia. pp:75-78.
51. K.B. Bujang; D.S.A. Adeni and P. Jolhery. (2001). Potentials of Sago Starch in the
Energy and Lactate Industries in Malaysia. In: Diversity and Optimum Utilization of
Biological Resources in the Torrid and Subtropical Zones. Sago Inter. Symp. June 2,
2001. Fukuoka. Japan. pp: 9-12.
52. K.B. Bujang (2001). Smart Options for Sustainable Sago Processing. 24th Symposium
of the Malaysian Society for Microbiology. New Horizons in Microbiology. 9-12 Sept.
2001. Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. pg: 8
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53. K.B. Bujang; P. Jolhery; D.S.A. Adeni; A. Ishizaki and H.D.H. Zakpaa. (2001).
Continuous Fermentation of Lactic Acid from Sago Starch: Effects of Dilution Rates
and Cell Recycling. 24th Symposium of the Malaysian Society for Microbiology. New
Horizons in Microbiology. 9-12 Sept. 2001. Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. pg: 60-63.
54. K.B. Bujang (2001). Fermentation of Hydrolysed Sago Starch for Microbial
Conversion into Lactate and Ethanol. Proc. International Seminar on K-Starch 2001:
Increasing Utilisation and Production Quality in the Starch Industry. Oct. 16-18, 2001.
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
55. K.B. Bujang (2001). Economic and Waste Management of Sago Processing.
Biotechnology for Sustainable Utilisation of Biological Resources in the Tropics. Vol
15. JSPS-NRCT/DOST/LIPI/VCC. Nov. 7-10, 2001. Bangkok, Thailand. pg:120.
56. K.B. Bujang (2001). Economics and Waste Management of Sago Processing.
ICBiotech. Osaka Univ. Japan. (15): 186-190.
57. K.B. Bujang (2002). Microbial Conversion of Tropical Biomass for Chemical
Industry and Novel Biofuel Production. International Joint Research Grant Program.
NEDO. Dec. 2-3rd, 2002. Ikebukuro. Japan. pp: 110-119.
58. K. Apun and K.B. Bujang (2002). Biotechnology and Its Application in Agriculture
and Environment. Students’ Science Convention 2002. 22-24th October 2002, Sibu,
Sarawak.
59. K.B. Bujang and S. Jobli (2002). Effects of Glucose Feed Concentrations on
Continuous Lactate Production from Sago Starch. Inter Symp. ‘Tropical Natural
Resources and Green Chemistry Strategy’. Grand Cube Osaka. Oct 27-30th, 2002.
(invited paper) pg:54.
60. K.B. Bujang (2002). Current Status of Biotechnology and Lactic Acid Research in
Malaysia. Asian Federation of Lactic Acid Bacteria. Faculty of Agriculture and
Engineering, University of Tokyo. Japan. Nov 28th, 2002. (invited paper, proceeding in
process).
61. K.B. Bujang (2003). Potentials of Sago Starch in The Fermentation Industries of
Sarawak. Presentation to the State-Level Sago Committee Meeting. Feb 13th, 2003.
Kuching. Sarawak.
62. N. K. Jalia, Z. Assim, S. Saruji and K.B. Bujang (2003). Aliphatic and Aromatic
Hydrocarbons in Crude Oil Samples from Sarawak. (Submitted for Publication).
Submitted for Publication
1. K.B. Bujang and S. Jobli (2002). Effects of Glucose Concentrations on Cell Density and
Lactate Concentration. Sago Comm. Tsukuba Sago Fund, Japan. Submitted Dec. 2002.
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CONFERENCES AND SEMINAR
APPENDIX 4
1.
Economical Use of Farm Waste. Organised by Kent Farmers' Association, Wye. Kent,
United Kingdom. 9th September, 1991.
2.
Composting - The Way Forward. Organised by WyeCycle. Wakefield Town Hall,
Northampton, United Kingdom. 15th September, 1992.
3.
Environmental Impact Assessment Course. Organised by INTAN. Marudi and Mulu.
Sarawak. 18-25th May, 1993.
4.
Sustainable Development Challenges for the Asia Pacific Region in the 21st Century.
ASAIHL Seminar, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia. 6-8th July, 1993.
5.
16th Symposium of the Malaysian Society for Microbiology. 28-29th Oct. 1993.
Langkawl, Kedah.
6.
Malaysian Tropical Natural Resource Symp. 6 – 8th December, 1993, Kuching.
7.
17th Symposium of the Malaysian Society for Microbiology. 29-30th October, 1994.
Penang.
8.
18th Symposium of the Malaysian Society for Microbiology. 23-24th August, 1995,
Kuching, Sarawak.
9.
Seminar on Science and Mathematics for Malay Students. 1-2nd April, 1995. Santubong
Kuching Resort, Kuching, Sarawak.
10. Modern Cell Culture and Fermentation Technology Seminar. 3rd July, 1996. Interscience
Sdn. Bhd. Subang, Kuala Lumpur.
11. 39th International Conference on Education and the Environment. World Education
Fellowship. 6-10th August, 1996. Kuching. Sarawak. (Oral Presenter)
12. 10th International Training Programme in Biotechnology (ITP). GBF. Braunschweig,
Germany. 26th August - 11th October, 1996.
13. Seminar on Scoping and Strategic Planning for National Biotechnology Park in Sarawak.
11-13th November, 1996. Kuching, Sarawak.
14. 8th National Biotechnology Seminar. 25-27th November, 1996. Johor Bahru, Johor.
15. Workshop on Environmental Issues and Regional Needs. 16-19th June, 1997. Seameo
Biotrop. Kuching. Sarawak.
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16. Lecture Course and Workshop on Chemistry of Natural Polymers and Health and Safety
in the Laboratory. CRAUN/LCDA and University of Birmingham, U.K., Kuching,
Sarawak. 8-12th July, 1997.
17. ICRO/UNESCO/MIRCEN Regional Training Course in Agro-Waste Management.
Prince of Songkhla University, Hat Yai, Thailand. 4-16th August, 1997.
18. Fermentation Engineering: Microbiological Utilisation of Tropical Plant Resources.
JSPS Program, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan. 1st –31st October, 1997.
19. 9th National Biotechnology Seminar. Positioning National R&D in Biotechnology for
Global Competitiveness. CGAT (UKM) and NBD (MOSTE). Parkroyal Resort Penang,
Malaysia. 23-26th November. 1997.
20. Organiser for International JSPS Sago Workshop: Group 1: March 16th – 20th, 1998.
Crowne Plaza Riverside, Kuching, Sarawak.
21. 8th FAOBMB Congress. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in the Era of
Biotechnology. MOSTE. 22-26th November, 1998. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
22. 21st Symposium of Malaysian Society for Microbiology. IDEAL. 15-16th December,
1998. UPM Serdang, Selangor.
23. 22nd Symposium of Malaysian Society for Microbiology and JSPSHRCT/DOST/LIPI/VCC Seminar. 21-24 Nov., 1999. Penang, Malaysia.
24. SAGO 2000. The International Sago Seminar. 22-23 March, 2000. Bogor. Indonesia.
25. Organiser for the JSPS Regional Workshop for the Development of the Sago Industry.
Sustainable Production and Optimum Utilisation of Sago Starch. 21-22 August, 2000.
Kuching, Sarawak.
26. 23rd Symposium of Malaysian Society for Microbiology. 19-21 November 2000. Aseania
Resort, Langkawi, Malaysia.
27. Diversity and Optimum Utilization of Biological Resources in the Torrid and Subtropical
Zones. Sago Inter. Symp. June 2, 2001. Fukuoka. Japan.
28. 24th Symposium of the Malaysian Society for Microbiology. New Horizons in
Microbiology. 9-12 Sept. 2001. Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
29. BioThailand 2001: From Research to Market. Nov. 7-10, 2001. Queen Sirikit Convention
Center, Bangkok, Thailand.
30. 20th Meeting of the Malaysia International Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 25th July,
2002, Kuala Lumpur.
31. Systematic Waste Management. 16-18th Sept. 2002. Kuching, Sarawak. Organised by
CTTC, UNIMAS, IOBB Australia and Univ of London.
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32. Tropical Natural Resources and Green Chemistry Strategy. 27-30 Oct. 2002. Osaka
International Convention Centre, Japan.
33. Asian Federation of Lactic Acid Bacteria. 28 Nov. 2002. University of Tokyo, Tokyo,
Japan.
34. Malaysian Science and Technology Convention (MASTEC 2003). 1-2 July 2003,
Putrajaya Marriott Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
35. Kursus dan Bengkel Manual Prosedur Kerja dan Fail Meja. Anjuran Unimas dan INTAN.
10 – 12 Sept 2003. Merdeka Palace Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak.
36. Natural Resources Resources, Environment and Development (NARED) 2003. 25-27
September 2003. Hilton Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak.
37. Management of Intellectual Property Rights. 2003. Organised by PHIM and CTTC,
Unimas. 26-27 September 2003, Merdeka Palace Hotel, Kuching
38. 13th Science Conference of the Islamic Academy of Sciences (IAS). 29 Sept – 2 Oct 2003.
Hilton Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak.
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ACADEMIC REFEREES / ASSESSORS
Prof. Joe M. Lopez-Real
Controlled Composting Systems
Wye College, University of London
Wye, Ashford
Kent TN25 5AH
UNITED KINGDOM
Email: sbs-jlr@wye.ac.uk
Prof. Mohamed Ismall Abdul Karim
Department of Biotechnology
Faculty of Food Science & Biotechnology
Universiti Putra Malaysia
UPM Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan
MALAYSIA
Email: mhdismal@fsb.upm.edu.my
Prof. Emeritus Ayaaki Ishizaki
(New Century Fermentation Research)
Faculty of Agriculture
Kyushu University
46-09 Fukuoka 812
JAPAN
Email: ishizakia@jcom.home.ne.jp
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