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Wan Syibrah Hanisah Binti Wan Sulaiman

Academic Qualifications

  • Ph.D in Halal Industry - Doctor of Philosophy, International Islamic University Malaysia
  • Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability (Water Management) - Masters Degree, University of South Australia
  • Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours) - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia

Wan Syibrah Hanisah Binti Wan Sulaiman (Dr.)

Assistant Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HALAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING

syibrahanis@iium.edu.my
6701


Expert Profile


ASST. PROF. DR.  WAN SYIBRAH HANISAH WAN SULAIMAN

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
B. Landscape Architecture (Hons), IIUM
Msc. Environmental Management and Sustainability (Water Resource Management), University of Adelaide (UNISA) PhD in Halal Industry, IIUM

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Member of International Water, Air, Soil, Conservation Society(INWASCON)

Dr Wan Syibrah Hanisah Binti Wan Sulaiman is currently and Assistant Professor at the International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART). She just reported her duty at INHART on 1st October 2019 after graduated her PhD in Halal Industry from International Islamic University Malaysia. Dr Wan Syibrah graduated with Landscape Architecture (Hons) from International Islamic University Malaysia in 2013 and Master in Environmental Management and Sustainability specialized in Water Resource Management from University of South Australia in 2014. She works as research officer under the Department of Landscape Architecture at Kuliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design in 2012 before she pursued her Master study. Dr Wan Syibrah is an active researcher in Environmental Science and interface with environmental quality such as water quality, soil quality, environmental quality as well as green energy. She also actively involved in IIUM Flagship Project such as Shariah Compliant Matrix for Humanizing Productivity and dynamically discovering the new interest in halal lifestyle especially in Halal Tourism and Sustainable Development. Dr Wan Syibrah is an active member of International Water ,Air and Soil Conservation Society (INWASCON)










Area of Specialisation


  • Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Marketing ~ Halal Food Marketing


Professional Membership


  • 2020 - 2021 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Members), International Water, Air and Soil Conservation Society (INWASCON)
  • 2022 - 2023 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Members), Malaysia Nature Society


Teaching Responsibilities


CONTEMPORARY ISLAMIC RULINGS ON HALAL ISSUES 2024/2025 2020/2021
ETHICS AND TOYYIBAN CONCEPT IN HALAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES 2021/2022 2020/2021
FINAL YEAR PROJECT I 2024/2025
FINAL YEAR PROJECT II 2025/2026
Governance in Halal Industry 2022/2023
HALAL CONSUMERISM AND CULTURE 2025/2026 2024/2025
HALAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2025/2026 2024/2025
HALAL ENTREPRENEURSHIPS 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023
HALAL INDUSTRY ECOSYSTEM 2025/2026 2023/2024 2022/2023
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING 2025/2026 2023/2024 2022/2023
ISLAMIC LAW OF CONSUMERISM 2024/2025
ISLAMIZATION OF ENGINEERING STUDIES 2019/2020
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES, POLICIES AND PRACTICES 2021/2022 2020/2021
VALUE, ETHICS AND SUSTAINABILITY IN HALAL INDUSTRY 2021/2022 2020/2021
VALUES, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY 2019/2020


Supervision


Assessment Of Selected Blue-Green And Green Algae Species As Potential Landscape Ecological Indicator Agent For A Sustainable Environment.
Ph.D Completed 2025 Co-supervisor
The Factors Influencing Purchase Intention To Use Halal Cosmetics In Malaysia.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
Assessing The Halal Education Topics: Perspective Of Lower Secondary School Islamic Education Teachers In Klang Valley.
Master Completed 2025 Main Supervisor
Study On Green And Blue Green Microalgae Cell Culture Carotenoid Activities, Properties And Chromaticity Stability As Potential Halal Food Colourant.
Master Completed 2023 Main Supervisor
Discovery Of Dibenzofuran Bacterial Degradation In Landfill Leachate Toward Safe Environment. .
Master Completed 2023 Co-supervisor
A Case Study Of The Awareness Of Halal Products And Services In The Republic Of The Gambia.
Master Completed 2022 Co-supervisor
A Study On The Use Of Chlorophyll Pigments As Halal Natural Colourants In Food Applications.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
Development Of Appraisal For Muslim Friendly Spa.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
Extraction And Characterization Of Halal-Compliant Natural Red Pigments For Food Application.
Master In Progress Co-supervisor
Integrating Occupational Safety And Health (Osh), Halal And Tayyib, And Maqasid Shariah: A Thematic Analysis Of Experts Interviews For Ethical And Safe Workplaces In Malaysia And Indonesia.
Master In Progress Co-supervisor
Enhancing Asnaf Students’ Character Development Through Halalan Toyyiban-Based Activities.
Master In Progress Co-supervisor
Developing A Holistic Well-Being Framework Based On Halal And Tayyib Concepts.
Master In Progress Co-supervisor
Development Of Game-Based Learning Module To Promote Halal Consumerism Among Primary School Students.
Master In Progress Co-supervisor


Research Projects


Completed
2025 - 2025 INHART Laboratories Services (Sample analysis and Workshop - Dec-Nov)
2025 - 2025 AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF HALAL LIFESTYLE PRACTICES AMONG ASNAF YOUTH THROUGH HOLISTIC BODY-MIND-SOUL (BOMS) WELLBEING FRAMEWORK
2024 - 2025 Healthy Body, Healthy Mind: Promoting Halal Toyyib Lifestyle
2024 - 2024 Catalyzing Sustainable E-Waste Management: An Exploratory Study of Urban and Rural Malaysian Consumer Behavior
2024 - 2024 Certified Halal Executive Training (CHEX) October 2024
2024 - 2024 INHART Laboratories Service (Sample Analysis and Workshop) - Jan 2024 - Nov. 2024
2023 - 2023 Sample Analysis by INHART Laboratory
2023 - 2023 Sample analysis by INHART Laboratory - Jan 23 - Nov 23
2022 - 2022 Sample analysis by INHART Laboratory
2020 - 2022 Algae-based green technology for eutrophication and heavy metals contaminant in unhealthy aquatic environment through blue green algae cell culture model system
2020 - 2022 ASSESSMENT OF HEAVY METALS SEQUESTRATION RATE THROUGH IN VITRO MODEL SYSTEM USING AQUATIC FERN SPECIES AS POTENTIAL BIOSEQUESTER AGENT FOR POLLUTED URBAN LAKE ECOSYSTEM
On-Going
2025 - Present "Contemporary Islamic Rulings on Halal Issues"
2025 - Present Inventori Ekologi dan Nilai Etnobotani Hutan Kerangas di Taman Negara Endau-Rompin, Johor
2025 - Present Developing a Sustainable Organic Waste Segregation and Composting System in Domestic Kitchens
2024 - Present Enhancing Halal Food Colorants Quality with Anthocyanin Extract from Clitoria Ternatea as an Additive in PLA Material
2023 - Present Integrating Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), Halal and Toyyib, and Maqasid Al-Shari'ah: A Thematic Analysis of Expert Interviews for Ethical and Safe Workplaces


Publications


Articles

2026 Preparing future-ready graduates through halal entrepreneurship education: reflections from four years of teaching and income-generation training. Halalsphere, 6 (1) pp. 87-91
2025 Carotenoids, retinol activity equivalents (RAE), and polyphenols-rich profiling in traditional herbs consumed by local folks. Journal of Tropical Forest Science, 37 (Special issue) pp. 1-10
2025 Catalysing sustainable e-waste management: an exploratory study of urban and rural Malaysian consumer behaviour. Media Matters, 8 (NA) pp. 8-45
2025 Effect of pH and UV exposure on the chromaticity stability of curcumin extracted from temu lawak (Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb.). Asian Journal of Environment, History and Heritage, 9 (1) pp. 1-14
2025 Factors influencing Malaysians’ intention to participate in e-waste recycling. International Journal of Service Management and Sustainability, 10 (2) pp. 186-204
2025 The 'WOW' Factor in Matanog. @Halal, 7 (40) pp. 6-7
2024 Azadirachta Indica (Semambu) in traditional Malay medical manuscripts and assessment of bioactive compounds. Asian Journal of Environment, History and Heritage, 8 (1) pp. 21-32
2024 The ethnobotanical elements in traditional Malay medical knowledge: a review. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 8 (11) pp. 2903-2918
2024 Unlocking the antioxidant potential of Malaysian traditional salad (ulam) as a halal natural carotenoid source. Malaysian Journal of Chemistry, 26 (6) pp. 217-227
2023 A study on an active functional group and antimicrobial properties from Rhizophora apiculata extracts used in traditional Malay as medicine. Malaysian Applied Biology, 52 (4) pp. 153-160
2023 Algae carotenoid pigments as new sources of halal bioactive ingredients. Journal of Halal Science and Technology, 2 (1) pp. 68-82
2023 Antimicrobial activities of curcumin extracted from selected Zingiberaceae species as potential halal active pharmaceutical ingredient. Journal of Halal Science and Technology, 2 (1) pp. 83-93
2023 Carotenoid composition in twenty ulam species as potential halal active pharmaceutical ingredients. Food Research, 7 (4) pp. 331-336
2023 Carotenoids composition, antioxidant and antimicrobial capacities of Crocus sativus L. stigma. Food Research, 7 (4) pp. 337-343
2023 Characteristics and landscape aesthetical values of heath forest. Asian Journal of Environment, History and Heritage, 7 (1) pp. 1-13
2023 Dibenzofuran degradation by bacterial community in landfill leachate. Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology, 31 (6) pp. 3125-3137
2023 Halalan toyyiban flanked by religion, regulation and globalization. Biological and Natural Resources Engineering Journal, 7 (1) pp. 10-20
2023 Mini review on Halal food colorants and potential sources. Halalsphere, 3 (1) pp. 20-26
2023 Mini review on halal food colourants and potential sources. Halalpshere, 3 (1) pp. 20-26
2023 Natural essence of Malay poison from Melaleuca cajuputi as potential natural herbicide and microbes inhibitor. International Journal of Applied Engineering and Technology, 5 (3) pp. 18-24
2023 Physicochemical properties for Toyyib environmental assessment on lake water quality: a mini review. Halalsphere, 3 (1) pp. 31-39
2023 Physicochemicals properties for toyyib environmental assessment on lake water quality: a mini review. Halalpshere, 3 (1) pp. 31-39
2023 The benefits, challenges, and opportunities of halal gastronomy tourism – a review perspective. Halalsphere, 3 (1) pp. 90-96
2022 Al and Fe heavy metal concentrations in the vegetative and root parts of Dicranopteris linearis, Nephrolepis bifurcata, Stenochlaena palustris and Acrostichum aureum grew in highly weathered soil. Environment and Ecology Research, 10 (4) pp. 475-483
2022 An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in malay traditional midwifery as potential Malay garden design elements. Asian Journal of Environment, History and Heritage, 6 (2) pp. 1-10
2022 Ethnobotanical study of the rituals and plant materials used in the traditional Malay midwifery practices during the ‘lenggang perut’ ceremony. International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences, 21 () pp. 148-155
2022 Ethnobotanical study of traditional Malay midwifery practices: prenatal and postnatal care treatment. International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences, 21 () pp. 167-174
2022 Forest therapy and design preferences for senior citizen's healthcare enhancement at Heath Forest, Terengganu. New Design Ideas, 6 (1) pp. 101-125
2022 Identification of bioactive ingredients of heath forest’s sedges species as potential natural poison. International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences, 21 () pp. 181-190
2022 Phytoremediation as phytotechnology approach for wastewater treatment: an Islamic perspectives. Jurnal Hadhari, 14 (1) pp. 81-100
2022 Public perception and awareness: urban park facilities towards promoting recycling activity. International Social Science and Humanities Studies, 2 (3) pp. 3-10
2021 Characterization of phenolic content and antimicrobial activities of fern species used by Malays in traditional medicine. Asian Journal of Environment, History and Heritage, 5 (2) pp. 77-91
2021 Characterization of phenolic content and antimicrobial activities of fern species used by Malays in traditional medicine = Pencirian kandungan fenolik dan aktiviti antimikrob oleh spesis paku pakis yang digunakan oleh masyarakat Melayu dalam perubatan tradisional. Asian Journal of Environment, History and Heritage, 5 (2) pp. 77-91
2020 Synechococcus sp. and Pseudanabaena sp. cell culture biogenesis towards pH, period of time and bio-concentration factor (BCF). Journal of Asian Scientific Research, 10 (3) pp. 222-228
2019 Impact of sandy soil physico-chemical properties towards urban lakes eutrophication and inorganic pollutant status. Desalination and Water Treatment, 163 (2019) pp. 404-408
2019 Influences of laterite soil towards physico-chemical properties and heavy metals concentration in urban lake quality index. Desalination and Water Treatment, 163 (2019) pp. 398-403
2014 Aquatic plants as ecological indicator for urban lakes eutrophication status and indices. International Journal of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Research, 3 (4) pp. 178-184
2014 Sequestration rate of heavy metal contaminants using riccia fluitans as potential phytoremediation agent in polluted aquatic ecosystem. International Journal of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Research, 3 (4) pp. 185-192
Conference or Workshop Items

2025 Exploring natural colorants for sustainable environments and the future of the halal industry. In: Seminar Antarabangsa Ekologi, Habitat Manusia dan Perubahan Persekitaran di Alam Melayu,
2024 Ethnomedicine: extraction of acacia auriculiformis leaves and phenolic compounds screening for pharmacological uses. In: 12th International Conference on Ecology, Human Habitat and Environmental Change in Malay World,
2024 Islamic perspectives in spatial programming and halal lifestyle activities and entertainment in selected cultural-based homestay in Malaysia. In: International Conference On Halal World (HAPEX), Thailand 2024,
2024 Study on Malay traditional medicine ingredients using selected Zingiberaceae species for carotenoid, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties and activities. In: 12th International Conference on Ecology, Human Habitat and Environmental Change in Malay World,
2023 Algae as an ecological indicator in creating a sustainable and ecological environment. In: SAPPHAT Proceeding of the 6th International Seminar on Halalan Thayyiban Products and Services,
2023 Algae carotenoid pigments as new sources of halal bioactive ingredients. In: SAPPHAT 6th International Seminar on Halalan Thayyiban Products and Services 2023,
2023 Antimicrobial Activities of curcumin Extracted from Selected Zingiberaceae species as potential halal active pharmaceutical ingredient. In: SAPPHAT 6th International Seminar on Halalan Thayyiban Products and Services 2023,
2023 Curcumin and PLA-curcumin coating's chromaticity and colour stability in reaction to the effectiveness of pH. In: International Halal Science Conference 2023 (IHASC23),
2023 Ecological restoration of Urban lakes through synthetic seed-based phytoremediation: insights from Islamic ethics. In: The 29th International Sustainable Development Research Society (ISDRS) Conference,
2022 Halalan-toiyibban food indicator from Curcuma Xanthorrhiza Roxb as potential intelligent Halal coatıng substrate to detect foodborne illnesses in Halal logistics. In: World Halal Summit 2022 - For A Sustainable Trade: Explore All Aspects Of The Growing Global Halal Industry,
2021 A study on active functional group from Rhizophora apiculata extract used by a Malay as medicine and tanning. In: International Conference On Industry-Academia Initiatives In Biotechnology And Chemistry,
2021 Caretenoid in ulam species as alternative food intervention to combat the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. In: 11th International Symposium on Islam, Civilization and Science (ISICAS 2021),
2021 Carotenoid pigments from selected green and blue-green algae species cell culture as potential Halal Food colorants. In: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INDUSTRY-ACADEMIA INITIATIVES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY,
2021 Effect of pH on chromaticity and colour stability of Curcumin and PLA-curcumin coating. In: International Conference On Industry-Academia Initiatives In Biotechnology And Chemistry,
2021 Malay Poison: a study on Melaluca cajuputi extract as potential natural herbicide to suppress aquatic weed growth. In: International Conference On Industry-Academia Initiatives In Biotechnology And Chemistry,
2018 Assessment of synechococcus sp. and pseudanabaena sp. cell culture model system for biogenesis and heavy metal sequestration mechanism. In: 5th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE 2018),
2018 Effect of light and pH on Pandarina morum and chlorella vulgaris cell culture growth and heavy metals sequestration rate. In: 5th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE 2018),
2018 The impact of sandy soil physico-chemical properties towards urban lakes eutrophication and inorganic pollutant status. In: International Conference on Clean Water, Air & Soil (CleanWAS) 2018,
2018 The influences of laterite soil towards physico-chemical properties and heavy metals concentration in urban lake quality index. In: International Conference on Clean Water, Air & Soil (CleanWAS) 2018,
2017 Assessment of microalgae cell culture growth regulatory mechanism towards different medium formulation, light intensity and photoperiod. In: 8th Asian Pacific Phycological Forum,
2014 Aquatic plants as ecological indicator for urban lakes eutrophication status and indices. In: International Conference on Economics, Energy, Environment and Agricultural Sciences,
2014 Landscape heritage: intrinsic values of Terengganu heath forest. In: National Seminar on Heath Ecosystem 2014,
2014 Sequestration rate of heavy metal contaminants using riccia fluitans as potential phytoremediation agent in polluted aquatic ecosystem. In: International Conference on Economics, Energy, Environment and Agricultural Sciences,
Books

2026 Natural pigments: sources, properties, and health benefits. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., ISBN: 979-8-90134-055-4
2025 Halalan Toyyiban lipids processing and utilization. AIJR Publisher, ISBN: 978-81-984081-4-3
2024 New insights, perspectives and strategies in phytotechnologies. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., ISBN: 9798891132580
2023 Advantages and disadvantages of sandy soils. Nova science publishers, inc., ISBN: 979-8-88697-486-7
Book Sections

2026 Exploring algae pigments for eco-friendly design and energy efficiency in architecture. In: Nova Science Publishers, Inc., ISBN: 979-8-90134-055-4, pp. 101-118
2026 Innovative food colorant in halal food production. In: ACADEMC PRESS, ISBN: 978-0-443-30058-5, pp. 129-158
2026 The evolution and impact of green pigments in halal food technology. In: Nova Science Publishers, Inc., ISBN: 979-8-90134-055-4, pp. 295-335
2026 The science and applications of natural red pigments: from extraction to innovation. In: Nova Science Publishers, Inc., ISBN: 979-8-90134-055-4, pp. 267-294
2025 Carotenoid in ulam species as alternative food intervention to combat the aftermath of the COVID-19 infection. In: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, ISBN: 978-629-486-419-1, pp. 79-109
2025 Curcumin-infused lipid films for active and smart packaging: a sustainable solution. In: AIJR Publisher, ISBN: 978-81-984081-4-3, pp. 47-60
2025 Ekosistem Halal dalam kerangka Madani. In: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, ISBN: 978-629-486-433-7, pp. 122-133
2025 Halal industry as a Catalyst for economic growth. In: AIJR Publisher, ISBN: 978-81-984081-4-3, pp. 135-145
2025 Halal industry as a catalyst for economic growth in developing countries: Opportunities and impacts. In: AIJR Publisher, ISBN: 978-81-984081-4-3, pp. 135-145
2025 Harnessing algae–based materials for carbon sequestration and energy efficiency in the built environment. In: Nova Science Publisher, ISBN: 979-8-89530-765-6, pp. 133-150
2024 A comprehensive analysis of heavy metal contamination in soil and water across various soil types. In: Nova Science Publishers, ISBN: 979-8-89113-258-0, pp. 143-176
2024 Algal-based degradation of microplastic: prospects for combating microplastic pollution. In: Springer Nature, ISBN: 978-981-99-8356-8, pp. 491-526
2024 Algal-based degradation of microplastic: prospects for combating microplastic pollution. In: Springer Nature, ISBN: 978-981-99-8356-8, pp. 491-526
2024 An assessment of bryophytes as bio-indicators of unhealthy environments and as a remedial model for heavy metals’ toxicity. In: Nova Science Publishers, Inc., ISBN: 979-8-89113-258-0, pp. 177-198
2024 Digital revolution: the internet's impact on education, culture, politics, economy, and society from an Islamic perspective. In: NOVA Science Publishers Inc, ISBN: 979-8-89530-000-8, pp. 195-206
2024 Ecological indicators and phytoremediation efficiency for heavy metal-polluted aquatic ecosystems. In: Nova Science Publishers, Inc., ISBN: 9798891132580, pp. 1-28
2024 Kemajuan pertanian terhadap kehidupan manusia dan perspektif Islam. In: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, ISBN: 978-629-486-195-4, pp. 74-91
2024 Mangrove spatial heterogeneity as an inorganic pollutants’ ecological indicator. In: Nova Science Publishers, Inc., ISBN: 9798891132580, pp. 29-51
2024 The intersection of Islamic civilization and agricultural development. In: Nova Science Publishers, Inc., ISBN: 979-8-89530-000-8, pp. 157-167
2023 Aquatic plants as ecological indicators -status and indices of unhealthy sandy soil water bodies. In: Nova Science Publishers, Inc., ISBN: 979-8-88697-486-7, pp. 209-243
2023 Profiles and distribution patterns of different metal Ion contaminants in the sandy soil landfill areas. In: Nova Science Publishers, Inc., ISBN: 979-8-88697-486-7, pp. 59-63
2023 The physical and chemical properties of water and sandy soil found in the ex-mining lake regions in Malaysia. In: Nova Science Publishers, Inc., ISBN: 979-8-88697-486-7, pp. 85-121
2022 Mitigation of the micro- and nano plastic using phycoremediation technology. In: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd, ISBN: 978-981-16-5402-2, pp. 183-209
2021 Astaxanthin as a valuable natural carotenoid. In: Nova Science Publishers, Inc., ISBN: 978-1-68507-105-9, pp. 1-25
2021 Crocin production and its prospect as biocolorant in polymer products. In: Nova Science Publishers, Inc, ISBN: , pp. 153-178
2021 The application of Phycoremediation to remediate shrimp aquaculture effluent. In: Nova Science Publishers, Inc, ISBN: 978-1-68507-078-6, pp. 1-40
2021 Transformation of mangrove forest intrinsic values from traditional to contemporary. In: Nova Science Publishers, Inc., ISBN: 978-1-68507-009-0, pp. 1-54
2021 Urban green park landscape design model for monitoring, predicting and calculating carbon sequestration rate. In: Nova Science Publishers, Inc, ISBN: 978-1-68507-078-6, pp. 155-186