Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Amal

Dr. Amal A. M. Elgharbawy

Associate Professor 

Dr. Amal A. M. Elgharbawy is an Associate Professor at the International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), and a Registered Professional Technologist with a specialisation in biotechnology and industrial applications. She holds a Doctorate in Biotechnology Engineering and has developed an interdisciplinary academic portfolio spanning green biotechnology, biomedical innovation, and sustainable solvent systems.

With over five years of experience in academia, Dr. Amal has taught a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Halal Pharmaceuticals, Research Methodology, and Biotechnology and Halal Authentication. Her teaching philosophy is rooted in project-based learning, practical experimentation, and research-integrated instruction, aimed at nurturing scientific inquiry and ethical innovation.

Her research interests focus on the development and application of ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents, and nanoemulsions for drug delivery, antimicrobial therapies, and environmental sustainability. She has led and contributed to numerous national and international research grants, collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, and published widely in high-impact Scopus- and ISI-indexed journals.

In her leadership capacity at INHART, Dr. Amal plays a strategic role in strengthening the institute’s research ecosystem. She provides initiatives to expand grant funding (local, industrial, and international), ensures alignment of proposals with INHART’s niche research areas, and spearheads the formation of transdisciplinary research clusters in partnership with other faculties and universities. Her efforts aim to enhance research performance and ensure timely delivery of grant outputs.

Dr. Amal is also an active peer reviewer, consultant, and academic trainer. She holds professional memberships in several international scientific bodies, including the American Chemical Society (ACS) and the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD). Her status as a Professional Technologist further reflects her applied competence and commitment to bridging science, technology, and societal benefit.

Associate Professor (Jan 2025- Present)

International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART), IIUM, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

• Design and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses, incorporating student-centred teaching, practical laboratory sessions, and curriculum development aligned with programme outcomes.

• Supervise Final Year Projects, Master’s, and PhD students, providing mentorship in research design, academic writing, and professional development.

• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary research projects, secure competitive grants, and publish in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.

• Contribute to institutional development through academic leadership, committee service, and quality assurance activities.

• Engage in community outreach and industry collaboration to promote research translation, professional training, and societal impact.

Head of Research (Aug 2021- June 2025)

International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART), IIUM, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

• Facilitator research and publications

• Grant management and monitoring  

• Grant application 

• Staff and students training 

Assistant Professor (July 2020- Present)

International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART), IIUM, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

• Facilitator and Co-trainer for halal certification for SMEs

• Develop and create projects to obtain national and international grants to sustain post-graduate students and researchers

• Supervising and advising post-graduate students throughout their study

• Liaise and collaborate with universities and institutes to expand the research diversity and exposure.

• Teaching 

Research Fellow (Aug 2018- Present)

International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART), IIUM, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

• Facilitator and Co-trainer for halal certification for SMEs

• Develop and create projects to obtain national and international grants to sustain post-graduate students and researchers

• Supervising and advising post-graduate students throughout their study

• Liaise and collaborate with universities and institutes to expand the research diversity and exposure.

Research Associate ( Aug 2017- July 2018)

University of Malaya (UM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• In-depth knowledge of enzyme stability in different solvents

• Knowledge of the proper conduct of research management (research grant, research proposal, execution, data and time management).

• Skill improvement on colleagues’ assistance, teamwork, and research discussion.

Private Tutor for science subjects (A/O levels)  (Aug 2016-Jul 2018 )

Creative Language Center (CLC), Jalan Jelatek, Kualal Lumpur, Malaysia 

• Private tutor for mathematics, Chemistry and Biology  (O/A) level

Graduate Research Assistant (Feb 2012 – July 2013 & Feb 2014- June 2016 ) 

Department of Biotechnology Engineering, IIUM, Kualal Lumpur, Malaysia 

• • Knowledge of solid-state fermentation, production of microbial enzymes, waste management, and other relevant experience. 

  • Project and research management (execution & documentation).

  • Design experiments and statistical analysis of data.

  • Ionic liquids and their applications

Biotechnology Laboratory Demonstrator (Feb 2012 – June 2017)

Department of Biotechnology Engineering, IIUM, Kualal Lumpur, Malaysia 

• Ensuring safety procedure during laboratory sessions

• Perpetration for the lab session including the chemical, microbial strains, and equipment to be used to achieve the objectives of the experiment.

Engineering Drawing Academic Tutor (Sep 2013-Dec 2013)

 Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Department, IIUM, Kualal Lumpur, Malaysia 

• Demonstrate during drawing sessions

• Assessment of reports and quizzes

• Solid Works basic skills

High School Teacher and Homeroom Teacher  (Sep 2009- July 2011)

Al-Andalus Private Schools, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 

Subjects:

• Chemistry 

• Biology 

• Environmental studies 

• Conversion of industrial crops to useful products including enzymes and biofuels. 

• Chemistry, biochemistry, and analysis of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and others. 

• Green solvents; Ionic liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents and their applications. 

• Microbial enzymes production and Fermentation Technology. 

• Enzymatic hydrolysis, assays, purification and kinetics. 

1. Arabic (native speaker); reading, writing, and speaking 

2. English (proficient user); Latest IELTS (July 2018). 

3. Japanese (Beginner); speaking

4. Korean (Beginner); speaking 

5. Malay (Beginner); speaking 

6. Indonesian (Beginner); speaking

• • Microsoft Project  

  • Design of Experiment 

  • Scientific Writing 

  • Website design

  • Graphic editing (Ps)

  • Illustrator 

  • Microsoft Office

  • Minitab 

  • IBM SPSS 

  • GraphPad Prism 

  • Lab Origin 

  • SPSS 

  • ATLAS. ti

  • Nvivo