Dr. Makdi Masnoddin
Pusat Persediaan Sains Dan Teknologi, UMS
Makdi Masnoddin is a passionate educator and researcher who has devoted his entire academic and professional journey to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). As a proud graduate, he earned his undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees at UMS, focussing on Biotechnology. He earned his Master’s degree in 2012, concentrating on Plant Tissue Culture, and subsequently completed a Ph.D. in Biotechnology with a specialisation in molecular microbiology. In accordance with his dedication to scientific excellence, Makdi also undertook specialised training at the Malaysia Genome and Vaccine Institute (MGVI), Bangi, where he enhanced his expertise in molecular biology and genomic technologies—bolstering his skills in microbial genomics and protein function analysis. He is currently a lecturer at the Preparatory Centre for Science and Technology (PPST), UMS, with research interests that include molecular biotechnology, environmental microbiology, and science education. He has focused on the clonal propagation of Paphiopedilum rothschildianum, a rare orchid species native to Mount Kinabalu, along with the structural and functional analysis of hypothetical proteins from Antarctic microorganisms, specifically Glaciozyma antarctica and Pedobacter cryoconitis. Furthermore, Makdi is highly involved in STEM education research in Sabah, spearheading initiatives such as “Enhancing Student Enrolment in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) through Promotional and Awareness Programs in Public Schools across Sabah” and performing scientific research such as “Analysis of the Factors Contributing to the Decline in Academic Achievement and Interest in Science Among Secondary School Students in Sabah.” His lasting dedication to UMS, both as a graduate and as an academic, showcases his commitment to promoting scientific research and educational development in Malaysia, particularly in under-represented and rural communities.
Contact Information
Academic Department
Pusat Persediaan Sains Dan Teknologi
Appointed Department
Pusat Persediaan Sains Dan Teknologi
Education
Ijazah Doktor Falsafah Sains Gunaan
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
2022
Sarjana Sains Bioteknologi
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
2012
Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains Dengan Kepujian (Bioteknologi)
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
2008
Research
Projects
8
Active
3
Grants
RM 911,556.99
Publications
Total Publications by Year
| Year | Publications |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Scopus Metrics
Scopus ProfileDocuments
8
H-Index
3
Citations
51
Institutional
23
Research listing
Completed and ongoing projects
Showing 1 to 5 of 8 entries
INTEGRATED EARLY FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AND CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR RISK MITIGATION
Member
2025 - 2026
EduTech STEM Analytics: Empowering STEM with IoT, Drones & Computational Thinking in Sabah
Member
2025 - 2027
MENINGKATKAN ENROLMEN PELAJAR DALAM BIDANG BERKAITAN SAINS, TEKNOLOGI, KEJURUTERAAN DAN MATEMATIK (STEM) MELALUI PELAKSANAAN PROGRAM PROMOSI DAN KESEDARAN MELIBATKAN SEKOLAH AWAM DI SABAH MALAYSIA
Leader
2024 - 2026
ANALYSIS OF THE FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE DECLINE IN ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND INTEREST IN SCIENCE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN SABAH
Leader
2023 - 2024
PENGKOMERSIALAN KEPUTUSAN PENYELIDIKAN SISWAZAH PhD DI BORNEO: MENILAI KEJAYAAN DAN FAKTOR PENEROKAAN
Member
2023 - 2024
Publications listing
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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 entries
NUR ATHIRAH BINTI YUSOF , CLEMENTE MICHAEL WONG VUI LING , MAKDI MASNODDIN (2026), Molecular insights into heat-inducible HSP70S from psychrophilic bacteria and yeast as indicators of ecosystem stress in Antarctica
MUHAMMAD IZZUDDIN BIN RUMALING , MAKDI MASNODDIN (2026), The behavioral architecture of dietary salt reduction among hypertensive population in Sabah, Malaysia: A descriptive qualitative inquiry
MAKDI MASNODDIN , MUHAMMAD IZZUDDIN BIN RUMALING (2026), The intersection of ethnocultural identity and glycemic management: A qualitative synthesis of dietary constructions among individuals with uncontrolled diabetes in Asia
CLEMENTE MICHAEL WONG VUI LING , NUR ATHIRAH BINTI YUSOF , MAKDI MASNODDIN (2025), In silico analysis and structure modelling of GaHP2, a conserved hypothetical proteins related to thermal stress response in Glaciozyma antarctica PI12
CLEMENTE MICHAEL WONG VUI LING , MAKDI MASNODDIN , NUR ATHIRAH BINTI YUSOF (2024), Expression analysis of HSP70 genes in the psychrophilic yeast glaciozyma antarctica PI12 as biomarkers for thermal stress during heat waves