This project aims to develop and validate a circular design framework for existing purpose-built office towers based on secondary and primary data from stakeholders of the selected buildings in Kuala Lumpur.

• Funding: N/A
• Project/Team Leader: Associate Professor Dr Camelia Kusumo
• Discipline: Architecture
• School: School of Architecture, Building and Design

This project focuses on investigating the anthocyanin biosynthetic pathway and its regulatory mechanisms in Clitoria ternatea varieties using transcriptomics and metabolomics approaches.

• Funding: N/A
• Project/Team Leader: Associate Professor Dr Yap Wei Hsum
• Discipline: Biosciences
• School: School of Biosciences

The Project aims to explore the relationship between dietary advanced glycation end products (AGEs), endogenous AGEs, and cardiometabolic markers, focusing on diabetic and non-diabetic populations. The Graduate Student Assistant (GRA) is expected to undertake laboratory analyses of food samples of commonly consumed Malaysian foods, plasma and urine samples. Biological samples are already obtained from the diabetic and health cohorts of the Rice Intervention in Chronic Health Patients (RICH) Study, which is the parent of this study. The GRA will work under the supervision of experts at Taylor's University and the Institute of Medical Research/ NIH and will have access to and training in advanced instrumentation.

• Funding: FRGS/1/2023/SKK06/TAYLOR/01/1
• Project/Team Leader: Prof Dr Tilakavati Karupaiah
• Discipline: Food Science, Nutrition, Biomedical Science
• School: School of Biosciences

This research applies advanced Machine Learning (ML) to explore how mobile users' bandwidth preferences relate to 5G network performance, following 3GPP standards. It aims to develop adaptable networks that respond to user needs and network changes. Real-time 5G data is processed with outlier detection, extracting features to enhance insights. Techniques like dimensionality reduction and feature scaling ensure data quality and reduce complexity. Supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning algorithms analyse processed data, evaluating models based on accuracy and recall. The goal is to uncover correlations between 5G performance and user bandwidth behaviour, revealing patterns and relationships.

• Funding: MYR 72,447
• Position: Master's by Research
• Project/Team Leader: Associate Professor Ir. Dr Pang Wai Leong
• Discipline: Mobile Network, Machine Learning, 5G
• School: School of Engineering

The overall aim of this project is to develop safe, effective, and affordable methods for the early detection, treatment, and prevention of chlamydial infection. This study is expected to produce standard operating procedures (SOPs)/guidelines for detection and treatment and promote health education in pregnancy.

• Funding: MYR 27,000
• Project/Team Leader: Associate Professor Dr Anitha Ponnupillai
• Discipline: Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Taylor’s Clinical School
• School: School of Medicine

This Master/PhD project aims to study the incidence and prevalence of polypharmacy, drug-drug interactions and potentially inappropriate prescription among HIV and non-HIV individuals

• Funding: The project is fully funded, and scholarships are available for deserving candidates to cover tuition fees and/or provide a monthly stipend.
• Project/Team Leader: Dr Renukha Sellappans
• Discipline: Pharmacy
• School: School of Pharmacy

This project aims to utilise active learning, a combination of machine learning and simulation methods, to computationally design and synthesise highly selective swainsonine analogues targeting Golgi alpha-mannosidase II as potential anticancer agents.

• Funding: N/A
• Project/Team Leader: Dr Jason Loo
• Discipline: Computational Chemistry, Computer-aided Drug Design
• School: School of Pharmacy

The study aims to develop a lamellar nanocarrier system using self-assembly technology to enhance skin permeability, targeted release, and stability of tocotrienols, thereby mitigating air pollution-induced skin damage.

• Funding: MYR 205,521
• Project/Team Leader: Dr Chu Chee Chin
• Discipline: Pharmaceutical Technology
• School: School of Pharmacy

Description: In this research, we are going to examine the synergistic effects of essential oils with marine algae extracts, exploring their anti-ageing properties and formulating effective skincare regimens to fight premature ageing. We aim to unlock novel skincare solutions that are sustainable and also, to revolutionise beauty with science and innovations.

• Funding: N/A
• Project/Team Leader: ChM. Dr. Brian Teo Sheng Xian
• Discipline: Cosmetic Science, Skincare
• School: School of Pharmacy

In this research, we are going to determine the efficacy of mesenchymal stem cell exosomes for the efficacy in alleviating skin diseases. This work will use both cell culture and animal models for the efficacy study.

• Funding: The project is fully funded by Industry, and scholarships are available for deserving candidates to cover tuition fees and/or provide a monthly stipend.
• Project/Team Leader: Associate Professor Dr Foo Jhi Biau
• Discipline: Regenerative Medicine
• School: School of Pharmacy

Adherence to medication and lifestyle modifications is crucial for the long-term success of renal transplant patients on immunosuppressant medications. The study will investigate factors influencing adherence, including socioeconomic status using a novel adherence scale. This project aims to evaluate and understand the adherence patterns of renal transplant patients in Malaysia.

• Funding: N/A
• Project/Team Leader: Dr Ganesh Sritheran Paneerselvam
• Discipline: Clinical Pharmacy
• School: School of Pharmacy

This research aims to develop a hybrid carrier combining exosomes and liposomes to deliver therapeutic peptides for breast cancer treatment and the efficacy of this formulation will be evaluated through cell culture.

• Funding: N/A
• Project/Team Leader: Dr Stella Tan Li Kar
• Discipline: Formulation & Drug Delivery
• School: School of Pharmacy