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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. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. Elgharbawy, Amal A M (2024) Halal cosmetics: navigating challenges and seizing market opportunities. In: International Halal Congress in Ankara, Ankara.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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).
  15. 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
  16. Azmi, Nor Azrini Nadiha and Mohd Noor, Najihah and Elgharbawy, Amal A.M. and Moniruzzaman, Muhammad and Kaharudin, Norsavina (2024) Green nanomaterials in halal applications. In: Solving halal industry issues through research in halal sciences. Springer Singapore, Singapore, pp. 117-143. ISBN 978-81-961472-9-7
  17. Syed Putra, Sharifah Shahira and Chew, Chia Yong and Hayyan, Adeeb and Elgharbawy, Amal A.M. and Taskin-Tok, Tugba and Hayyan, Maan and Ngoh, Gek Cheng and Saleh, Jehad and Al Abdulmonem, Waleed and Alghsham, Ruqaih S. and Mohd Nor, Mohd Roslan and Aldaihani, Ahmad G.H. and Basirun, Wan Jefrey (2024) Nanodiamonds and natural deep eutectic solvents as potential carriers for lipase. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 270. pp. 1-14.
  18. Mohd Noor, Najihah and Elgharbawy, Amal A.M. and Moniruzzaman, Muhammad and Goto, Masahiro (2024) Unlocking the anticancer potential of ionic liquids. ChemBioEng Rev, 11 (2). pp. 231-250. E-ISSN 2196-9744
  19. Rafiae, Nur Najmina and Hafi Othman, Muhammad Bisyrul and Abdullah Sani, Muhamad Shirwan and Mohamad Ibrahim, Mohamad Nasir and Mohamad Daud, Najwa Najihah (2024) Preparation and characterisation of Nanolignin-Gelatine-Glycerol Composite (NLGGCs) thin film for food coating application. HALALSPHERE, 4 (1). pp. 14-22. E-ISSN 2773-6040
  20. Haniman, Adilan and Elgharbawy, Amal A.M. and Hayyan, Adeeb and Wae-Hayee, Makatar and Mohd Noor, Nurul Auni and Jawahar, Bassam Mohamed and Hussain, Mahmud and Dewi, Ika Atsari (2024) Clean extraction of pectin from dragon fruit peels, pomelo peels, okra, and pineapple peels using deep eutectic solvents and ionic liquids. HALALSPHERE, 4 (1). pp. 23-33. E-ISSN 2773-6040

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