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Ts. Dr AMAL ELGHARBAWY

Associate Professor

International Institute for Halal Research and Training

IIUM

Ionic liquid, Deep eutectic solvent, Fermentation, Enzymes, Bioethanol

Experience in the production of microbial enzymes, by solid state and submerged fermentation. Specialties: Enzymes including their assays and stability, fermentation and Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemistry, Bioenergy (bioethanol), Biomass Pretreatment, Ionic liquids, and Deep eutectic solvents.

Doctor of Philosophy||Ph.D. International Islamic University Malaysia, Department of Biotechnology Engineering. Master’s Degree| M. Sc. International Islamic University Malaysia, Department of Biotechnology Engineering. Faculty of Engineering. Bachelor's Degree| B. Sc. King Abdul Aziz University, Department of Biochemistry. Faculty of Science.

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  1. Elgharbawy, Amal A.M. and Mirghani, Mohamed Elwathig Saeed (2025) The role of halal industry in economic development: fats and oils detection and verification. In: Halalan Toyyiban Lipids Processing and Utilization. AIJR Publisher, India, pp. 124-134. ISBN 978-81-984081-4-3
  2. Mirghani, Mohamed Elwathig Saeed and Elgharbawy, Amal A.M. (2025) Introduction to halalan toyyiban processing, utilization, and applications. In: Halalan Toyyiban Lipids Processing and Utilization. AIJR Publisher, India, pp. 1-8. ISBN 978-81-984081-4-3
  3. Elgharbawy, Amal A.M. and Syed Putra, Sharifah Shahira (2025) Lipid extraction for Halal and Toyyib applications: conventional and emerging methods. In: Halalan Toyyiban Lipids Processing and Utilization. AIJR Publisher, India, pp. 9-30. ISBN 978-81-984081-4-3
  4. Elgharbawy, Amal A.M. and Samsudin, Nurhusna and Mohd Noor, Najihah and Zamarudin, Zalikha (2025) Formulating halal cosmetics: role of lipids, compliance challenges, and technological innovations. In: Halalan Toyyiban Lipids Processing and Utilization. AIJR Publisher, India, pp. 107-123. ISBN 978-81-984081-4-3
  5. Mohd Noor, Najihah and Elgharbawy, Amal A.M. and Khan, Huma Warsi and Hashim, Yumi Zuhanis Has-Yun and Moniruzzaman, Muhammad and Abd Wahab, Mohd Firdaus and Mohd Salleh, Hamzah and Matusin, Siti Nur Idayu (2025) Targeting poor solubility of docetaxel: Computational screening of ionic liquids using COSMO-RS. Journal of Ionic Liquids, 5 (2). ISSN 2772-4220
  6. Mirghani, Mohamed Elwathig Saeed and Elgharbawy, Amal A.M. and Wan Sulaiman, Wan Syibrah Hanisah and Jaiyeoba, Haruna Babatunde and Marikkar, Nazrim, eds. (2025) Halalan Toyyiban lipids processing and utilization. AIJR Publisher, India. ISBN 978-81-984081-4-3
  7. Ahmad Fadzillah, Nurrulhidayah and Elgharbawy, Amal A.M. and Jamaludin, Mohammad Aizat and Tukiran, Nur Azira and Windarsih, Anjar and Rohman, Abdul and Mohd Sukri, Siti Jamilah and Muhammad, Nurul Widad Fitri and Hamid, Anis Hamizah (2025) Authentication analysis of animal fats adulteration in nail polish simulation using Raman spectroscopy coupled with chemometrics. Vibrational Spectroscopy, 138. pp. 1-8. ISSN 0924-2031
  8. Syed Putra, Sharifah Shahira and Shalauddin, Md. and Akhter, Shamima and Basirun, Wan Jefrey and Elgharbawy, Amal A.M. and Ahmed, Syed Rahin and Srinivasan, Seshasai and Rajabzadeh, Amin Reza and Hayyan, Adeeb and Alanazi, Yousef Mohammed and Chakrabarti, Barun Kumar and Chee, Tong John Low (2025) A highly selective electrochemical sensor by using bimetallic metal organic framework for the detection of 3-Monochloropropane-1,2-diol esters (3-MCPDEs). Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 144. pp. 1-15. ISSN 0889-1575 E-ISSN 1096-0481
  9. Hendawy, Amira Ayman and Elgharbawy, Amal A.M. (2025) Effect of micro and nanoemulsions on wound healing: a review. Halalsphere, 5 (1). pp. 24-34. E-ISSN 2773-6040
  10. Syed Putra, Sharifah Shahira and Basirun, Wan Jefrey and Hayyan, Adeeb and Elgharbawy, Amal A M and Hayyan, Maan and Mohammed Alanazi, Yousef and Saleh, Jehad and Chakrabarti, Barun Kumar and Chee, Tong John Low and Shalauddin, Md and Akhter, Shamima (2025) Ternary metal–organic framework composite with nanocellulose and deep eutectic solvent for the adsorptive removal of 3‑MCPD esters. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 19 (2). pp. 1202-1219. ISSN 2193-4126 E-ISSN 2193-4134
  11. Samsudin, Nurhusna and Elgharbawy, Amal A.M. (2024) Wheat flour milling - striking a balance between tradition, innovation and halal toyyiban consumption. @AgriBiz, November-December. pp. 20-21. ISSN 3030-5977
  12. Elgharbawy, Amal A.M. and Ahmad, Anis Najiha (2024) Green and clean: managing e-waste with halal and toyyib principles. @green, September-October. pp. 26-27. ISSN 2756-1818
  13. Mohd Noor, Najihah and Elgharbawy, Amal A.M. (2024) Future of green solvents Ionic liquid can revolutionise halal pharmaceuticals. @green, July-August. pp. 4-5. ISSN 2756-7818
  14. Elgharbawy, Amal A M and Hendawy, Amira Ayman and Azmi, Nor Azrini Nadiha and Al-Saari, Nurhidayu and Mohd Salleh, Hamzah (2024) Unlocking safety and efficacy: innovations in nanoemulsion formulations from fish by-products and lemon oil. In: International Halal Congress in Ankara, Ankara.
  15. Elgharbawy, Amal A M (2024) Halal cosmetics: navigating challenges and seizing market opportunities. In: International Halal Congress in Ankara, Ankara.
  16. Azmi, Nor Azrini Nadiha and Mohd Noor, Najihah and Elgharbawy, Amal A.M. and Darmawan, Noviyan (2024) Combining science and faith for better quality and safety in halalan toyyiban products. Halal Studies and Society, 1 (3). pp. 12-14. E-ISSN 3031-416X
  17. Thegarathah, Paveethra and Jewaratnam, Jegalakshimi and Simarani, Khanom and Elgharbawy, Amal A M (2024) Aspergillus niger as an efficient biological agent for separator sludge remediation: two-level factorial design for optimal fermentation. PeerJ, 12 (7). pp. 1-29. ISSN 2167-8359
  18. Elgharbawy, Amal A M (2024) INHART's research landscape: a case study of trends and patterns (2008-2023). Halalsphere, 4 (2). pp. 77-85. E-ISSN 2773-6040
  19. Hendawy, Amira Ayman and Elgharbawy, Amal A M and Mohd Noor, Najihah and Al-Saari, Nurhidayu and Azmi, Nor Azrini Nadiha and Mohd Salleh, Hamzah (2024) Exploring the safety of the sustainable toxicity testing in zebrafish and brine shrimp using nanoemulsions formulated from fish byproducts and lemon oil. Colloids and Interfaces, 8 (6).
  20. Mohd Noor, Najihah and Elgharbawy, Amal A.M. (2024) Future of green Solvents Ionic liquid can revolutionise halal pharmaceuticals. @green, 4 (25). pp. 26-27. ISSN 2756-7818

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