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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. Hayyan, Adeeb and Abed, Khalid M. and Al-Saadi, Mohammed A. and Elgharbawy, Amal A.M. (2025) Application of response surface methodology to optimize the treatment process of high conversion of free fatty acids using (1R)-(-)-camphor-10-sulfonic acid and iron(III) sulphate. HEMIJSKA INDUSTRIJA (Chemical Industry), 78 (2). pp. 79-90. ISSN 0367-598X E-ISSN 2217-7426
  2. Elgharbawy, Amal A.M. and Azmi, Nor Azrini Nadiha (2025) A cleaner path in chemistry. @green, 6 (33 (November-December)). pp. 20-21.
  3. Bhaskar Reddy, A. Vijaya and Elgharbawy, Amal A.M. and Khan, Huma Warsi and Ahmad, Aqeel and Indarto, Antonius (2026) Fundamentals of polymer and biopolymer nanocomposites. In: Polymer and biopolymer nanocomposites recent advances and applications. Elsevier & Woodhead Publishing, Cambridge, MA., pp. 1-27. ISBN 978-0-443-26625-6
  4. Elgharbawy, Amal A.M. and Mohd Nor, Muhammad Shahril (2025) The surprising science behind fitness. TheHealth, 8 (65 (September-October)). pp. 26-27. ISSN 2700-9188
  5. Elgharbawy, Amal A.M. and Ahmad, Anis Najiha (2025) Wrap them in a blanket! Why pairing carbohydrates with protein or fats is essential for optimal nutrient absorption and sustained energy. The Health, 8 (61 (January-February)). pp. 18-19. ISSN 2700-9188
  6. Elgharbawy, Amal A.M. and Ahmad, Anis Najiha (2025) Silent modern epidemic. The Health, March-April. 2025 (March-April. 2025). pp. 22-23. ISSN 2582-8277
  7. Elgharbawy, Amal A.M. and Yuhan, Avicenna and Kotachi, Mariam and Schianchi, Martina (2025) Empowering students for economic self-sufficiency: insights into entrepreneurial education. In: Integrating Artificial Intelligence, Security for Environmental and Business Sustainability. Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, 2 (608). Springer Nature, Switzerland, pp. 1003-1013. ISBN 978-3-031-96640-8
  8. Elgharbawy, Amal A.M. and Samsudin, Nurhusna and Ahmad, Anis Najiha and Nordin, Noor Faizul Hadry and Wan Sulaiman, Wan Syibrah Hanisah (2025) Catalysing sustainable e-waste management: an exploratory study of urban and rural Malaysian consumer behaviour. Media Matters, 8 (NA). pp. 8-45. E-ISSN 3093-6993
  9. Ahmad, Izzah Az Zahra and Elgharbawy, Amal A.M. and Azam, Md Siddique and Ahmad, Anis Najiha and Abd Aziz, Anis Farihah and Samsudin, Nurhusna and Wan Sulaiman, Wan Syibrah Hanisah and Nordin, Noor Faizul Hadry (2025) Factors influencing Malaysians’ intention to participate in e-waste recycling. International Journal of Service Management and Sustainability, 10 (2). pp. 186-204. ISSN 0128-3057 E-ISSN 2550-1569
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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

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2Nanoemulsions: factory for food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics1435
3Phytochemicals with antifungal properties: Cure from nature1422
4Effect of Choline Acetate on the yeast cells during fermentation: kinetics approach1334
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6High yield of second-generation ethanol in an ionic liquid-cellulase integrated system for single-step processing of empty fruit bunch1264
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8Hydrolysis kinetics of oil palm empty fruit bunch in ionic liquids and cellulase integrated system1232
9Ionic liquids as a green solvent for lipase-catalyzed reactions1230
10Shedding light on lipase stability in natural deep eutectic solvents1208
11Green and clean: managing e-waste with halal and toyyib principles1206
12Ionic liquids: promising solvents for halal industry1171
13Future of green solvents Ionic liquid can revolutionise halal pharmaceuticals1168
14The Importance of implementing good aquaculture practices based on the analysis of scientific and Islamic jurisprudence principles1164
15Screening of suitable ionic liquids as green solvents for extraction of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) from microalgae biomass using COSMO-RS model1149
16Factors affecting the hydrolysis of empty fruit bunches in ionic liquid-compatible cellulase system1148
17A bibliometric analysis on halal cosmetics over twenty years1147
18Development of acid‐base‐enzyme pretreatment and hydrolysis of palm oil mill effluent for bioethanol production1143
19COSMO-RS based prediction for aalpha-linolenic acid (ALA) extraction from microalgae biomass using room temperature ionic liquids (RTILs)1132
20COSMO-RS based prediction for alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) extraction from microalgae biomass using room temperature ionic liquids (RTILS)1115
21A grand avenue to integrate deep eutectic solvents into biomass processing1096
22Characterization, stability assessment, antioxidant evaluation and cell proliferation activity of virgin coconut oil-based nanostructured lipid carrier loaded with Ficus deltoidea extract1085
23Wheat flour milling - striking a balance between tradition, innovation and halal toyyiban consumption1073
24Clean Extraction of Pectin from Fruit Peels1071
25Prediction of potential ionic liquids (ILs) for the solid–liquid extraction of Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) from Microalgae using COSMO-RS Screening Model1066
26Removal of levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin from aqueous solutions and an economic evaluation using the electrocoagulation process1065
27Ionic liquid-based microwave-assisted extraction of protein from Nannochloropsis sp. biomass1059
28Ionic liquid-based microwave-assisted extraction of lipid and eicosapentaenoic acid from Nannochloropsis oceanica biomass: experimental optimization approach1045
29Facilitating enzymatic reactions by using ionic liquids: a mini review1040
30Formulation of fish oil nanoemulsions from fish-by-products1025