Dr. Kopli Bin Bujang
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Dr. Kopli Bin Bujang

Senior lecturer
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Biotechnology from University of London, UK

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Biography

Dr. Kopli Bin Bujang is currently working as Senior Lecturer at in Biotechnology and Deputy Vice Chancellor at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia. He has completed his Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Wye College, University of London, U.K. He is life member of Malaysian Society for Microbiology, member of Alumni of University of London, Chartered Biologist of the Institute of Biology, representative of Malaysia for the International Organisation for Biotechnology and Bioengineering (IOBB, Australia) for the Asia South Region, Executive Board Member for the Asian Federation of Biotechnology, member of Advisory Committee for National Strategic Discipline, Malaysia Evaluation Committee for MOSTI Techno-Fund Projects, and Evaluation Committee for Applied Sciences in the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, Malaysia. He is associate editor for Journal of Agro-Biotechnology, Universiti Darul Iman, Terengganu, Malaysia, and member of editorial board in scientific papers for Science Alert, Journal of Applied Sciences, Research Journal of Environmental Sciences, Journal of Environmental Sciences & Technology, Journal of Biotechnology, Asian Journal of Biotechnology, and reviewer for Brazillian Journal of Microbiology. He has attended and invited as speakers to numerous conferences, both local and international, mostly on production of ethanol, lactic acid and modifications of sago starch. Dr. Kopli received honors includes Sago Award for Young Researcher, Gold Medal for Exhibition of Inventions, Geneva, and Silver Medal, BioMalaysia Symposium. He successfully supervised 115 BSc students, 34 MSc students, and 4 PhD students. He also completed 24 research projects as Researcher. He has published 109 research articles in journals contributed as author/co-author.

Area of Interest:

Medicine
100%
Biotechnology
62%
Composting
90%
Fermentation
75%
Bio-ethanol
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
44
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Tee, P.F., M.O. Abdullah, I.A.W. Tan, N.K.A. Rashid, M.A.M. Amin, C. Nolasco-Hipolito and K. Bujang, 2016. Review on hybrid energy systems for wastewater treatment and bio-energy production. Renewable Sustain. Energy Rev., 54: 235-246.
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  2. Vincent, M., N.A.M. Norrezi, K.B. Bujang and D.S.A. Adeni, 2015. The effect of substrate concentration on enzymatic hydrolysis of selected food waste for glucose production. Bioremed. Sci. Technol. Res., 2: 29-32.
  3. Ngo, J.S.K., W.F. Ong, F.B. Ahmad and K.B. Bujang, 2013. A study of soluble-powdered natural dyes. Res. J. Textile Apparel, 17: 104-112.
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  4. Hussin, M.S.M., M.H. Hussain, A.A.S.A. Husaini, K. Bujang and D.S. Awg, 2013. Preliminary gene characterization of α-Amylase from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens UMAS 1002. Borneo J. Resour. Sci. Technol., 3: 36-39.
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  5. Awg-Adeni, D.S., K.B. Bujang, M.A. Hassan and S. Abd-Aziz, 2013. Recovery of glucose from residual starch of sago hampas for bioethanol production. BioMed Res. Int., Vol. 2013. 10.1155/2013/935852.
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  6. Nolasco-Hipolito, C., O.C. Zarrabal, R.M. Kamaldin, L. Teck-Yee, S. Lihan, K.B. Bujang and Y. Nitta, 2012. Lactic acid production by Enteroccocus faecium in liquefied sago starch. AMB Express, Vol. 2. 10.1186/2191-0855-2-53.
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  7. Carvajal-Zarrabal, O., C. Nolasco-Hipolito, D.M. Barradas-Dermitz, P.M. Hayward-Jones, M.G. Aguilar-Uscanga and K. Bujang, 2012. Treatment of vinasse from tequila production using polyglutamic acid. J. Environ. Manage., 95: S66-S70.
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  8. Rashid, W.A., H. Musa, W.S. King and K. Bujang, 2010. The potential of extended aeration system for sago effluent treatment. Am. J. Applied Sci., 7: 616-619.
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  9. Awg-Adeni, D.S., S. Abd-Aziz, K. Bujang and M.A. Hassan, 2010. Bioconversion of sago residue into value added products. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 9: 2016-2021.
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  10. Carvajal-Zarrabal, O., C. Nolasco-Hipiolito, K.B. Bujang and A. Ishizaki, 2009. Production of nisin Z using Lactococcus lactis IO-1 from hydrolyzed sago starch. J. Ind. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 36: 409-415.
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  11. Bujang, K.B., S.Y. Ang and G. Kobayashi, 2004. Production of L(+)-lactic acid from hydrolysed sago starch by Lactococcus lactis IO-1 utilising a cross flow microfiltration system for cell recycling. Proceeding of the 26th Symposium of the Malaysian Society for Microbiology, Nov. 25-28, Langkawi, Kedah, pp: 88-88.
  12. Bujang, K.B., S.Y. Ang and D.S. Adeni, 2004. Recovery of lactic acid from sago starch using powdered activated charcoal. Proceeding of the 26th Symposium of the Malaysian Society for Microbiology, Nov. 25-28, Langkawi, Kedah, pp: 89-89.
  13. Bujang, K.B., 2004. Current developments in the production and purification of L-lactic acid from sago starch. Biotechnol. Sustain. Util. Biol. Resour. Trop., 17: 38-42.
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  14. Bujang, K.B., 2002. Microbial conversion of tropical biomass for chemical industry and novel biofuel production. Proceeding of the International Joint Research Grant Program, Dec. 2-3, Ikebukuro, Japan, pp: 110-119.
  15. Bujang, K.B. and S. Jobli, 2002. Effects of glucose feed concentrations on continuous lactate production from sago starch. Proceeding of the International Symposium on Tropical Natural Bio-Resources and Green Chemistry Strategy, Oct. 27-30, Osaka University Japan, pp: 358-363.
  16. Bujang, K.B., P. Jolhery, D.S.A. Adeni, A. Ishizaki and H.D.H. Zakpaa, 2001. Continuous fermentation of lactic acid from sago starch: Effects of dilution rates and cell recycling. Proceeding of the 24th Symposium of the Malaysian Society for Microbiology: New Horizons in Microbiology, Sept. 9-12, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia, pp: 60-63.
  17. Bujang, K.B., D.S.A. Adeni and P. Jolhery, 2001. Potentials of sago starch in the energy and lactate industries in Malaysia. Proceeding of the Diversity and Optimum Utilization of Biological Resources in the Torrid and Subtropical Zones, June 2, Fukuoka, Japan, pp: 9-12.
  18. Bujang, K.B., 2001. Economic and waste management of sago processing. Biotechnol. Sustain. Util. Biol. Resour. Trop., 15: 186-190.
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  19. Bujang, K.B., P. Jolhiri and A. Ishizaki, 2000. Effects of pH on production of lactate from hydrolysed sago starch utilising Lactococcus lactis IO-1. Biotechnol. Sustain. Util. Biol. Resour. Trop., 14: 27-31.
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  20. Bujang, K.B., D.S.A. Adeni, A. Ishizaki and H.D. Zakpaa, 2000. Effects of different dilution rates on production of ethanol from hydrolysed sago starch utilising Zymomonas mobilis. Proceeding of the JSPS Regional Activity for the Development of the Sago Industries: Sustainable Production and Optimum Utilisation of Sago Starch, Aug. 21-22, Kuching, Sarawak, pp: 5-9.
  21. Bujang, K.B., D.S.A. Adeni, A. Ishizaki and H.D. Zakpaa, 2000. Continous fermentation of hydrolysed sago starch in the production of ethanol: Effects of dilution rates and cell recyling. Proceeding of the 23rd Symposium of the Malaysian Society for Microbiology, Nov. 19-21, Aseania Resort, Langkawi, Malaysia, pp: 75-78.
  22. Bujang, K.B., D.S.A. Adeni and P. Jolhiri, 2000. Effects of starch concentrations and ph on enzymatic hydrolysis of sago starch. Biotechnol. Sustain. Util. Biol. Resour. Trop., 14: 32-35.
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  23. Bujang, K.B., D.S.A. Adeni and A. lshizaki, 2000. Effects of pH on production of ethanol from hydrolysed sago starch utilising Zymomonas mobilis. Biotechnol. Sustain. Util. Biol. Resour. Trop., 14: 20-26.
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  24. Bujang, K.B. and F.B. Ahmad, 2000. Country report : Production and utilization of sago starch in Malaysia, Proceeding of the International Sago Seminar, March 22-23, Bogor, Indonesia, pp: 1-8.
  25. Bujang, K.B. and D.S.A. Adeni, 2000. Effects of dilution rate and ph control in ethanol fermentation of hydrolysed sago starch. Proceeding of the International Sago Seminar, March 22-23, Bogor, Indonesia, pp: 117-123.
  26. Ishizaki, A., S. Michiwaki, E. Crabbe, G. Kobayashi and K.B. Bujang et al., 1999. Extractive ABE fermentation using crude palm oil methylester: A new approach for sago waste treatment. Biotechnol. Sustain. Util. Biol. Resour. Trop., 13: 1-13.
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  27. Bujang, K.B. and F.B. Ahmad, 1999. Production, properties and utilisation of sago starch in Malaysia. Proceeding of the Sustainable Small-Scale Sago Starch Extraction and Utilisation: Guidelines for the Sago Industry, Aug. 9-11, FAO, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand, pp: 82-95.
  28. Ishizaki, A., S. Michiwaki and K.B. Bujang, 1998. Extractive acetone butanol fermentation using crude palm oil methyl ester for sago waste effluent. Proceeding of the Mini Sago Workshop, March 16th, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, pp: 1-5.
  29. Crabbe, E., C. Nolasco-Hipolito, G. Kobayashi, K. Sonomoto, S. Yoshino, A. Ishizaki and K.B. Bujang, 1998. Hydrolysed sago starch as feedstock for acetone-butanol-ethanol fermentation by Clostridium saccharoperbutylacetonicum N1-4 (ATCC 13564). Ann. Rep. IC Biotech., 21: 325-332.
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  30. Bujang, K.B. and B.C. Jong, 1998. Effects of Dissolved Oxygen Tension (DOT) during fermentation of sago hampas using Bacillus amyloliquefaciens. Proceeding of the 8th FAOBMB Congress, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in the Era of Biotechnology, Nov. 22-26, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp: 66-67.
  31. Adeni, D.S.A. and K.B. Bujang, 1998. Ethanol fermentation of sago starch. Ann. Rep. IC Biotech., 21: 467-475.
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  32. Bujang, K.B., A. Ishizaki, S. Michiwaki and E. Crabbe, 1997. Comparison between crude palm oil ester and oleyl-alcohol as the extraction media on product recovery in ABE fermentation of sago effluent. Ann. Rep. ICBiotech., 20: 337-343.
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  33. Bujang, K.B., A. Ishizaki and S. Michiwaki, 1997. Continuous solvent production by Clostridium saccharoperbutylacetonicum N1-4 with product separation utilising hollow-fibre filter membrane filtration. Ann. Rep. ICBiotech., 20: 332-336.
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  34. Bujang, K.B., Q. Syed, K. Syamsu, S. Chauvatcharin and N.H. Hiep, 1996. Technical enzyme production in pilot plant scale: Case study for the production of penicillin G-acylase from E. coli. Proceeding of the 10th International Conference in Biotechnology, Biotechnology and Its Global Impact, Oct. 7-11, Braunschweig, Germany, pp: 1-34.
  35. Bujang, K.B., K. Apun and M.A. Salleh, 1996. A study in the production and bioconversion of sago waste. Proceeding of the 6th International Sago Symposium Sago: The Future Source of Food and Feed, Dec. 9-12, Indonesia, pp: 193-200.
  36. Bujang, K.B., A.A. Riduan and G.T. Noweg, 1996. A survey of public attitude towards waste recycling: Opportunities and problems. Proceeding of the 39th WEF Conference on Education and the Environment, Aug. 6-10, Kuching, Sarawak, pp: 59-59.
  37. Apun, K., K.B. Bujang, B.C. Jong and M.A. Salleh, 1996. Enzymatic activities of locally isolated bacteria on sago waste residue. Proceeding of the 6th International Sago Symposium Sago: The Future Source of Food and Feed, Dec. 9-12th, Indonesia, pp: 127-134.
  38. Apun, K., M.A. Salleh, K.B. Bujang, M.Y.M. Fariduddin, I.P.R. Awang and B.C. Jong, 1995. Degradation of sago waste by microorganisms. Proceeding of the 18th Malaysian Society for Microbiology Symposium, Aug. 23-24, Kuching, Sarawak, pp: 8-8.
  39. Bujang, K.B., 1993. Recycling of domestic and industrial wastes with special reference to paper products. Proceeding of the 16th Malaysian Society for Microbiology Symposium, Oct. 28-29, Langkawi, Kedah, pp: 43-43.
  40. Bujang, K.B., 1993. Composting as an alternative method for the treatment and safe disposal of sewage sludges and other organic wastes. Proceeding of the Tropical Natural Resource Symponisum, Dec. 6-8, Kuching, pp: 133-140.
  41. Bujang, K.B. and J.M. Lopez-Real, 1993. Treatments and safe disposal of cattle wastes by composting. Proceeding of the Sustainable Development Challenges for the Asia-Pacific Region in the 21st Century ASAIHL Seminar, July 6-8, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia, pp: 20-20.
  42. Bujang, K.B. and J.M. Lopez-Real, 1993. On-farm composting in the U.K. Biocycle. J. Waste Manage., 34: 72-73.
  43. Bujang, K.B. and J.M. Lopez-Real, 1993. Composting for the treatment of cattle wastes. Compost Sci. Utilizat., 1: 38-40.
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  44. Bujang, K.B. and G.H. Halliwell, 1988. The cellulase system of Clostridium thermocellum with special reference to an endo-glucanase component. Proceeding of the 11th Malaysian Society for Microbiology Symposium, Aug. 22nd -23rd, Kuala Lumpur, pp: 33-34.