Biosensor, Halal Science and Detection (BHSD) Research Group
Chair: AP Dr Minhaz Uddin Ahmed
Secretary:
- Dr Faizah Hj Md Naim
- Dr Azian Zakaria
Members:
- Prof Yuan-Fong Chou Chau
- Dr Ya Chee
- Dr Natasha Keasberry
- Dr Pooja Breh
- Dr Hanif Mahadi
Contact: research.bhsd@ubd.edu.bn
About BHSD Research Group
We are focusing on various analytical and bioanalytical methods and their detection modalities using polymerase chain reaction, real-time PCR, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, electrochemical, electrochemiluminescence, fluorescence, metal thin-films, papers, nanoparticles and magnetic beads etc. The biochemical and bio analytical methods which are being developed at our laboratory will ultimately facilitate the determination of halal (permissible)/haram (non-permissible)/tayyeb foods and their ingredients, pathogens, hormones, antibiotics, allergens etc. Our current projects also provide a unique environment for young Bruneian in ground-breaking undergraduate and graduate level training and research.
Potential impact and relevance to society: Biosensor is an analytical device which converts a biological response into interpretable signals. In most recent years, innovation made on nanotechnology and biotechnology has resulted in more sophisticated biosensors development. In Faculty of Science, Biosensors and nanobiotechnology Laboratory, we are aiming at developing reliable and yet simple methodologies that could allow biological detections to be carried out for various applications, particularly on the aspects of food safety, healthcare and environmental protection which deserve public awareness.
Areas of interest:
- Food Analysis: As an Islamic country, Brunei Darussalam strives to implement the production of Halal products, especially food, in accordance to Islamic dietary law. However, the majority of the commercial food products in Brunei are yet being imported from abroad. Hence, there is a risk of food frauds to be aware of by the public. Our goal is to develop highly sensitive, highly specific, rapid, portable and robust detection systems that can be employed for onsite monitoring during Halal food inspection and validation.
- Microbial analysis: We are interested in working on the detection of food borne pathogen using various strategies. Besides, local plants are more susceptible to dangerous diseases caused by microbes infections. Different sensitive microorganism analysis can be engaging with the help of nanotechnology and state of the art biomarker identification‐based assays.
- Clinical Diagnostics: Using various, recognition receptions, we are trying to work on multiple noncommunicable disease biomarkers, cardiac, cancer etc. from the human saliva, serum, urine etc. These are also exciting projects in collaboration with local and international institutions.
