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Biography
Dr Loo Shu San is an Assistant Professor at the School of Biosciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia. He obtained his BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry, MSc in Molecular Biology, and PhD in Microbiology at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Currently, he is an Associate Fellow of Advanced Higher Education (UK). Prior to joining the university, he served as a research scientist at the National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia, where he focused on projects related to food security and environmental sustainability. In this role, he fostered collaboration between universities, industries, and communities.
Teaching Summary
I am actively involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students. Currently, I serve as the module convenor for these modules:
- BIOS1033 Microbial Physiology
- BIOS1073 Introduction to Genetics and Biochemistry
- BIOS2085 Biotechnology for industries
- BIOS4137 Basic Laboratory Techniques
- BIOS4142 Industry-Focus Studies
I am also the module contributor for these modules:
- BIOS1031 Plant Science
- BIOS2058 Microbial Biotechnology
- BIOS4139 Cell Factories
- BIOS4141 Advanced Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology
Research Summary
To address the pressing issue of global food security amid a growing population, sustainable innovation is crucial. My research focuses on exploring microbial diversity from diverse sources and… read more
Current Research
To address the pressing issue of global food security amid a growing population, sustainable innovation is crucial. My research focuses on exploring microbial diversity from diverse sources and assessing their potential applications in sustainable food production, environmental management, and health promotion. Specifically, I am investigating the use of microbes for biofertilizers, bioremediation, and functional foods.