CURICULUM VITAE. Name of Certificate and Programme. Ph.D in Environmental Plant Physiology

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1 CURICULUM VITAE PERSONAL INFORMATION Full Name: Ali Ghasemzadeh Designation: Research fellow (UDQ9) Address: Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia Birthday: 09/07/ ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION School/Institution/University Name of Certificate and Programme From Year To GCP University Putra Malaysia (Malaysia) Ph.D in Environmental Plant Physiology FROM 4 Islamic Azad University (Iran) Islamic Azad University (Iran) MSc in Agronomy FROM 4 BSc in Agronomy FROM 4 Research Area Natural Products, Phytochemical analysis of herbs, Anticancer and Antioxidant activity of herbs. List of Projects : Improvement of yield and pharmaceutical quality of ocimum basilicum l. through application of plant growth regulators and carbon dioxide enrichment technique (upm ). E-science fund, Funder: Ministry of Science Technology & Innovation. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia : Development of Malaysian herbal monograph (Zingiber officinale Roscoe, Etlingera elatior, Cananga odorata, Strobilanthes crispus, Murraya koenigii and Pandanus amaryllifolius. NKEA,Funder: Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 1 P a g e

2 : Water use efficiency, leaf gas exchange carbon assimilation and anti-cancer properties of developing rhizome in young Zingiber officinale Roscoe. NRGS, Funder: Ministry of Science Technology & Innovation. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia WORKING EXPERIENCE Position Employer From Year To Research fellow (UDQ9) Universiti Putra Malaysia Post doctoral Universiti Putra Malaysia Lecturer Islamic Azad University (Tehran, Iran) Researcher Research Institute Of Forests And Rangelands LIST OF PUBLICATIONS No. i. Citation Indexed Journal Journal 2018 Impact Factor Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E., Bukhori, M.F.M., Hafizad Rahmat, M., Rahmat, A. Assessment and comparison of phytochemical constituents and biological activities of bitter bean (Parkia speciosa Hassk.) collected from different locations in Malaysia. Chemistry Central Journal 12:12. Doi.org/ /s Ghasemzadeh, A., Karbalaii, M.T., Jaafar, H.Z.E., Rahmat, A. Phytochemical constituents, antioxidant activity, and antiproliferative properties of black, red, and brown rice bran. Chemistry Central Journal 12:17. Doi.org/ /s Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E., Rahmat, A., Swamy, M,K. (2017). Optimization of microwave-assisted extraction of zerumbone from Zingiber zerumbet L. rhizome and evaluation of antiproliferative activity of optimized extracts. Chemistry Central Journal.11:5, DOI: /s Swamy, M.K., Arumugam, G., Kaur, R., Ghasemzadeh, A., Yusoff, M, M., Sinniah, U.R. GC-MS Based Metabolite Profiling, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Different Solvent Extracts of Malaysian Plectranthus amboinicus Leaves. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Doi.org/ /2017/ (Q (Q P a g e

3 Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E., Ashkani, S., Rahmat, A., Juraimi, A.S., Puteh, A., Muda Mohamed, M.T. (2016). Variation in secondary metabolite production as well as antioxidant and antibacterial activities of Zingiber zerumbet (L.) at different stages of growth. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 16 (1), Ghasemzadeh, A., Talei, D., Jaafar, H.Z.E., Rahmat, A., Juraimi, A.S., Mohamed, M.T.M., Puteh, A., Ridzwan, A.H. (2016). Plant-growth regulators alter phytochemical constituents and pharmaceutical quality in Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.). BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 16 (1), Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E., Rahmat, A. (2016). Variation of the Phytochemical Constituents and Antioxidant Activities of Zingiber officinale var. rubrum Theilade Associated with Different Drying Methods and Polyphenol Oxidase Activity. Molecules 21(6), 780. Ghasemzadeh, A., Ashkani, S., Baghdadi, A., Pazoki, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E., Rahmat, A. (2016). Improvement in Flavonoids and Phenolic Acids Production and Pharmaceutical Quality of Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) by Ultraviolet-B Irradiation. Molecules 2016, 21, Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E., Rahmat, A. (2016). Changes in antioxidant and antibacterial activities as well as phytochemical constituents associated with ginger storage and Polyphenol oxidase activity. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, (2016), 16:382. Karimi, E., Jaafar, H.Z.E., Ghasemzadeh, A. (2016). Chemical composition, antioxidant and anticancer potential of Labisia pumila variety alata under CO 2 enrichment. NJAS-Wageningen Journal of Life Sciences, 78 (2016), Rudramurthy, G.R., Swamy, M.K., Sinniah, U.R., Ghasemzadeh, A. (2016). Nanoparticles: Alternatives Against Drug-Resistant Pathogenic Microbes. Molecules 2016, 21, 836. Baghdadi, A., Halim, R, A., Ghasemzadeh, A., Ebrahimi, M., Othman, R., Yusof, M,M. (2016). Effect of intercropping of corn and soybean on dry matteryield and nutritive value of forage corn. Legume Research, 39 (6), Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E., Rahmat, A., Ashkani, S. Secondary metabolites constituents and antioxidant, anticancer and antibacterial activities of Etlingera elatior (Jack) R.M.Sm grown in different locations of Malaysia. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 15:335. Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E., Rahmat, A. (2015). Phytochemical Constituents and Medicinal Properties of Different Extracts of Strobilanthes crispus (L.) Bremek Grown in Different Locations of Malaysia. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 15:422. Ghasemzadeh, A.; Jaafar, H.Z.E.; Rahmat, A. Optimization protocol for the extraction of 6-gingerol and 6-shogaol from Zingiber officinale var. rubrum Theilade and improving antioxidant and anticancer activity using response surface methodology. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 15: (Q3) 0.14 (Q4) 3 P a g e

4 Ghasemzadeh, A.; Jaafar, H.Z.E.; Juraimi, A.S.; Tayebi-Meigooni, A. Comparative Evaluation of Different Extraction Techniques and Solvents for the Assay of Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activity of Hashemi Rice Bran. Molecules, 20, Karimi, E., Jaafar, H.Z.E., Ghasemzadeh, A., Ebrahimi, M. Fatty acid composition, antioxidant and antibacterial properties of the microwave aqueous extract of three varieties of Labisia pumila Benth. Biological Research,48:9. Bukhori, MFM., Jaafar, H.Z.E., Ghasemzadeh, A. (2015). Watering and nitrogen and potassium fertilization: The significance of abiotic control on Gynura procumbens (Lour.) Merr herbs in Malaysia for better growth and secondary metabolite enrichment. AsPac J. Mol. Biol. Biotechnol. 23 (2), Ashkani, S., Rafii, M. Y., Shabanimofrad, M.R., Azadi, A., Ghasemzadeh, A., Azizi, P., Latif, M. A. Allele mining strategies: principles and utilisation for blast resistance genes in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 17: Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E., Rahmat, A., Devarajan, T. Evaluation of Bioactive Compounds, Pharmaceutical Quality and Anti cancer Activity of Murraya koenigii Linn. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 14: 36, Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E., Karimi, E., Ashkani, S. Changes in Nutritional Metabolites of Young Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) in Response to Elevated Carbon Dioxide. Molecules, 19(10), Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E., Karimi, E., Rahmat, A. Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of flavonoid compounds and their pharmaceutical activity from curry leaf (Murraya koenigii L.) using response surface methodology. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 14, 318. Tayebi-Meigooni, A., Awang, Y., Mohamad, M., Ghasemzadeh, A. Mitigation of salt-induced oxidative damage in Chinese kale (Brassica alboglabra L.) using ascorbic acid. Acta agriculturae scandinavica section b-soil and plant science. 64, 1: Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E. Optimization of Reflux Conditions for Total Flavonoid and Total Phenolic Extraction and Enhanced Antioxidant Capacity in Pandan (Pandanus amaryllifolius Roxb.) Using Response Surface Methodology. The Scientific World Journal. doi: /2014/ Ghasemzadeh, A., Nasiri, A.R., Jaafar, H.Z.E., Baghdadi, A., Izham, A. Changes in phytochemicals synthesis, Chalcone synthase activity and pharmaceutical qualities of snake grass (Clinacanthus nutans L.) relation to plant age. Molecules, 19(11), Ashkani, S., Rafii, M. Y., Shabanimofrad, M.R., Ghasemzadeh, A., Ravanfar, S. A., Latif, M. A. Molecular progress on the mapping and cloning of functional genes for blast disease in rice (Oryza sativa L.): current status and future considerations. Critical Revew in Biotechnology, 14, Ibrahim, M, H., Jaafar, H.Z.E, Karimi, E., Ghasemzaddeh, A. Allocation of Secondary Metabolites, Photosynthetic Capacity And Antioxidant Activity of Kacip Fatimah (Labisia Pumila Benth) in response to CO2 and Light Intensity. The Scientific World Journal. ID , doi: /2014/ (Q3) 0.46 (Q4) P a g e

5 Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E. Profiling of phenolic compounds and their antioxidant and anticancer activity in pandan (Pandanus amaryllifolius Roxb.) extracts from different locations of Malaysia. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 13:341. Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E. Interactive Effect of Salicylic Acid on Some Physiological Features and Antioxidant Enzymes Activity in Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe). Molecules 18, 5: Ibrahim, M, H., Jaafar, H.Z.E, Karimi, E., Ghasemzaddeh, A. Impact of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers Application on the Phytochemical and Antioxidant Activity of Kacip Fatimah (Labisia pumila Benth). Molecules, 18, Karimi, E., Jaafar, H.Z.E, Ghasemzadeh, A. Light intensity effects on production and antioxidant activity of flavonoids and phenolic compounds in leaves, stems and roots of three varieties of Labisia pumila Benth. Australian Journal of Crop Science. 7(7): Jaafar, H.Z.E, Karimi, E., Ibrahim, M.H., Ghasemzadeh, A. phytochemical screening and antioxidant activity assessment of the leaf, stem and root of Labisia paucifolia. Australian Journal of Crop Science. 7(2): Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E. Karimi, E. Involvement of Salicylic Acid on Antioxidant and Anticancer Properties, Anthocyanin Production and Chalcone Synthase Activity in Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) Varieties. International Journal of Molecular Science, 13(11), Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E. Effect of salicylic acid application on biochemical changes in ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe). Journal of medicinal plants research. 6(5): Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E., Karimi, E., Ibrahim, M.H. Combined effect of CO 2 enrichment and foliar application of Salicylic acid on anthocyanin, flavonoids and isoflavonoids production and their antioxidant activity in ginger. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 12:229. Ghasemzadeh, A., Azarifar M, Soroodi, O., Jaafar H.ZE. Flavonoid compounds and their antioxidant activity in extract of some tropical plants. Journal of medicinal plants research. 6(13), Ghasemzadeh, A. Omidvar, V. Jaafar, HZE. Polyphenolic content and their antioxidant activity in leaf extract of Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas). Journal of medicinal plants research. 6(15), Ibrahim, M, H., Jaafar, H.Z.E, Karimi, E. Ghasemzadeh, A. Primary, Secondary Metabolites, Photosynthetic Capacity and Antioxidant activity of the Malaysian herb Kacip Fatimah (Labisia pumila Benth.) exposed to the Potassium Fertilization under greenhouse condition. International Journal of Molecular Science. 13(11), P a g e

6 Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E., Rahmat, A. Effects of solvent type on phenolics and flavonoids content and antioxidant activities in two variety of young ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) extracts. Journal of medicinal plants research, 5(7): Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E. Effect of CO 2 Enrichment on Some Primary and Secondary Metabolites synthesis in Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe). International Journal of Molecular Sciences 12(2): Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E. Antioxidant potential and anticancer activity of Malaysian young ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) varieties grown under different CO 2 concentration. Journal of medicinal plants research. 5(14): Ghasemzadeh, A., Ghasemzadeh, N. Optimization of flavonoids extraction process from Mulberry (Morus alba L.) leaves. Journal of medicinal plants research. 5(17), Ghasemzadeh, A., Ghasemzadeh, N. Effects of Shading on Synthesis and Accumulation of Polyphenolic Compounds in Ginger (Zingiber Officinale Roscoe) Varieties. Journal of medicinal plants research. 5(11): Ghasemzadeh, A., Ghasemzadeh, N. Flavonoids and phenolic acids: Role and biochemical activity in plants and human. Journal of medicinal plants research. 5(31): Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E., Rahmat, A. Antioxidant Activities, Total Phenolics and Flavonoids Content in Two Varieties of Malaysia Young Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe). Molecules 15: Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E., Rahmat, A., Megat Wahab, P.E., Halim, M.R. Effect of Different Light Intensities on Total Phenolics and Flavonoids Synthesis and Anti-oxidant Activities in Young Ginger Varieties (Zingiber officinale Roscoe). International Journal of Molecular Sciences 11: Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E., Rahmat, A. Identification and Concentration of Some flavonoid components in Malaysia Young Ginger Varieties (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) by High Performance Liquid Chromatography Method. Molecules 15: Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E., Rahmat, A. Elevated Carbon Dioxide Increases Contents of Flavonoids and Phenolic Compounds, and Antioxidant Activities in Malaysian Young Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe.) Varieties. Molecules 15: Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E., Rahmat, A. Synthesis of Phenolics and Flavonoids in Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) and Their Effects on Photosynthesis Rate. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 11: No. ii. Non Citation Indexed Journal Journal 6 P a g e

7 1. 2. Mojani, M. S., Ghasemzadeh, A., Rahmat, A., Loh, S. P., Ramasamy, R. (2014). Assessment of bioactive compounds, nutritional composition and antioxidant activity of Malaysian young ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe). International Food Research Journal. 21(5): Ghasemzadeh, A Global Issues of Food Production. Agrotechnology, doi: / e102. iii. Monographs Title Available at Source Parkia speciosa Hassk. Globinmed ion=com_content&view=article&id= :parkia-speciosahassk&catid=209&Itemid=143 Zingiber officinale var. rubrum Theilade (Leaf) Pandanus Roxb. amaryllifolius Cananga odorata (LM.).Hook.f.&Thamson Zingiber officinale Roscoe. var. rubrum Theilade (Rhizome) Etlingera elatior (jack) RM.smith Murraya koenigii (L.) Spreng CHAPTER IN BOOKS Globinmed Globinmed Globinmed (global information hub on integrated medicine) Globinmed Globinmed Globinmed ion=com_content&view=article&id= :zingiber-officinale-var-rubrumtheilade&catid=209&Itemid=143 ion=com_content&view=article&id= :pandanus-amaryllifoliusroxb&catid=209&Itemid=143. ion=com_content&view=article&id= :cananga-odorata-lam-hook-fthomson&catid=209&Itemid=143. ion=com_content&view=article&id= :zingiber-officinale-roscoe-varrubrum&catid=209&Itemid=143. ion=com_content&view=article&id= :etlingera-elatior-jack-r-msmith&catid=209&Itemid=143. ion=com_content&view=article&id= :kari&catid=209&Itemid= P a g e

8 No Chapter in Book Jaafar, Hawa ZE, Ghasemzadeh, A., Rarmat, A Monograph of Zingiber officinale var. Rubrum Theilad. Malaysian Herbal Monograph 2015, PP Institute for Medical Research, Malaysia,. ISBN Jaafar, Hawa ZE, Ghasemzadeh, A., Rarmat, A Monograph of Zingiber officinale Roscoe. Malaysian Herbal Monograph 2015, PP Institute for Medical Research, Malaysia,. ISBN Jaafar, Hawa ZE and Ghasemzadeh, A Enhancement of phytochemical properties and anticancer activities of Zingiber officinale Roscoe (ginger) under CO 2 enrichment. In: RECENT ADVANCES IN CROP SCIENCE Volume 1, Eds: Wan Nordin W.D., Adam, P. and Nazmin. M., PP ,University Putra Malaysia, ISBN , Malaysia Jaafar, Hawa ZE and Ghasemzadeh, A Mediate Role of Salicylic Acid on Promoting of Pharmaceutical Quality of Malaysian Young Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe). In: RECENT ADVANCES IN CROP SCIENCE, Volume 2, Eds: Abdulah, N.A.P., Ding, P., Wan Nordin W.D. PP , University Putra Malaysia,. ISBN , Selangor,Malaysia. PROCEEDING 1. Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E. Rahmat, A. Variation in flavonoids production as well as antioxidant activities of Zingiber zerumbet (L.) in relation to chalcone synthase at different stages of growth. International Agriculture Congress 2016, 4-6 Oct 2016, Hotel bangi, Putrajaya, Malaysia. 2. Ghasemzadeh, A. Standardization of Herbal Drugs. Herbals & Natural Remedies, October, 2016 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 3. Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E. Impact of salicylic acid as a plant growth regulator on yield and pharmaceutical quality of Malaysian young ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe). International Agriculture Congress 2014, November 2014, Putrajaya, Malaysia. 4. Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E. Optimization of drying conditions for 6-shogaol content and antioxidant capacity in young ginger using response surface methodology. 2nd International Conference on Agricultural and Food Engineering, CAFEi 2014, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 5. Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E. Optimization of reflux extracting conditions for total flavonoid and total phenolic content and antioxidant capacity in pandan (Pandanus Amaryllifolius Roxb) using response surface methodology. International Conference on Agricultural and Food Engineering, CAFEi 2014, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 6. Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E. Role of salicylic acid as a plant growth regulator on some physiological features and antioxidant enzyme activity in ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe). International Conference on Plant Physiology 2014 (ICPP 2014) Enhancing Strategic Plant Physiological Resarch and Technologies for Sustainable Resources, August 2014, Bali, Indonesia. 7. Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E. An impression on current developments in the technology, chemistry, and biological activities of ginger (Zingiber officinale roscoe). International Conference on Crop Improvement: Issues and Prospects for Biotechnology Intervention (ICCI), November 2013, Bangi, Selamgor, Malaysia. 8. Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E. Estimation of Phytochemical Content, Anticancer and Antioxidant Activity of Malaysian Curry Leaf (Murraya koenigii). The 2 nd International Food Safety Conference, 2-3 December 2013, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 8 P a g e

9 9. Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E. Stimulation of Secondary Metabolites Synthesis and antioxidant activity in Malaysian Young Ginger by Salicylic Acid. International Congress on Natural Products (ICNP 2013), Sep 2013, Mashhad, Iran. 10. Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E. Impact of CO 2 enrichment and foliar application of salicylic acid on the production and antioxidant activities of Isoflavonoids, flavonoids and anthocyanin from ginger. International Congress on Natural Products (ICNP 2013), Sep 2013, Mashhad, Iran. 11. Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E. Profiling of flavonoid compounds and alteration of their production during the growth period in young ginger (Zingiber officinale).23rd Malaysian Society of Plant Physiology Conference (MSPPC 2012), Dec 2012, Lang Kawi, Malaysia. 12. Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E. Enhancement of anticancer compounds production in young ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) by using natural technology. International Agri-Congress 2012, 4-6 Sep 2012, Putrajaya, Malaysia. 13. Jaafar, H.Z.E., Ghasemzadeh, A., Karimi, E. Elements of Good Agriculture Practice. Seminar Amalan Pertanian & Pengumpulan Baik Untuk Bahan Mentah Herba Berkualiti 12 Jun 2012, APEEC, University Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia. 14. Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E. Enhancement of anticancer and antioxidant activities of young ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) varieties using CO 2 enrichment technique. International congress on applied biology, 1 2 September, 2011, Mashhad, Iran. 15. Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E. Role of atmospheric CO 2 concentration on synthesis of polyphenolic compounds and their antioxidant activity in ginger varieties. International congress on applied biology, 1 2 September, 2011, Mashhad, Iran. 16. Ghassemzadeh, A., Jafaar, H., Rahmat, A. Enhancement of medicine compounds and antioxidant activities in Malaysia young ginger varieties (Zingibber officinale Roscoe) by light intensities. International Conference on Food research Nov 2010, Putrajaya, Malaysia. 17. Ghassemzadeh, A., Jafaar, H., Rahmat, A. High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Analysis of Flavonoids and Their Antioxidant Activity in Malaysian Young Ginger Varieties. International Conference in Food research Nov 2010, Putrajaya, Malaysia. 18. Ghassemzadeh, A., Jafaar, H., Rahmat, A. Ability of Light Intensity to Enhance Medicine Component and Anti-oxidant Activities in Malaysia Young Ginger Variety (Zingibber officinale. var. Halia bentong) Under Controlled Environment. International Conference on Food Security During Challenging Times, 5-7 Jul 2010, UPM, Serdang Malaysia. 19. Ghassemzadeh, A., Jafaar, H Determination of chlorophyll A, B and total carotenoids content in two varieties of Zingiber officinalea. International Agriculture Congress Oct 2009, Kualulumpur, Malaysia. 20. Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E., Rahmat, A. Effects of atmospheric carbon dioxide fertilization on biomass and secondary metabolites of Malaysian young ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) varieties under controlled environment. International conference on food safety and security under changing climate, 6-7 Dec 2010, Parkroyal Hotel, Pinang, Malaysia. 21. Ghassemzadeh, A., Jafaar, H., Rahmat, A. Protocol for maximum flavonoid extraction in young Zingiber officinale Rosc. Var Bentong. International Agriculture Congress Oct 2009, Kualulumpur, Malaysia. 22. Ghassemzadeh, A. (2008). Effect of different tillage system on rice yield and weeds control. Agriculture conference 2008, Islamic Azad university of Rasht. 23. Ghassemzadeh, A., Ghamarizare, A., Jafari, A. The effect of different irrigation on quantitative yield in Festuca arundinacea genotype in spring cut. Forage plant Congress, 9-11 Aug 2005,Tehran University. 9 P a g e

10 24. Ghassemzadeh, A. The study of Allelopathic Effect of Some Weed Species on Germination and Seedling Growth of Zea mays, Biotechnology conference,21-24 November 2006, Islamic Azad university of shahre rey-iran. 25. Ghassemzadeh, A. Different density of Chenopodium album on yield and components of yield in soybean, Biotechnology conference,21-24 November 2006, Islamic Azad university of Shahre rey-iran. AWARDS 1. Bronze Medal Jaafar, H.Z.E., Ghasemzadeh, A. Predicting model and optimization of extraction conditions for the flavonoid-rich extract with highest anticancer capacity in Curry leaf (Murraya koenigii L.) using response surface methodology. PRPI Innovation, University Putra Malaysia, 30 September - 1 October Silver Medal Jaafar, H.Z.E., Ghasemzadeh, A. Novel Technique to Enhance Synthesis of Anti-cancer Compounds in Malaysian Young Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe). PRPI Innovation, University Putra Malaysia, July Silver Medal Jaafar, H.Z.E., Ghasemzadeh, A. Introduce New Source of Two Rare Flavonoids with Potent Antiradical activities. PRPI Innovation, University Putra Malaysia, July Silver Medal (National) Jaafar, H.Z.E., Ghasemzadeh, A., Rahmat, A. Introduce new flavonoid compounds with anticancer activities in Malaysian young ginger varieties. Malaysian Nuclear Agency Innovation, Oct Silver Medal (National) Ghasemzadeh, A., Jaafar, H.Z.E., Rahmat, A. Enhancement of Medicine components (Phenolics and Flavonoids) Synthesis in Malaysian Young Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) With CO 2 Enrichment Technique. Malaysian Malaysian Nuclear Agency Innovation, Oct Attending to workshops - Workshop on Development of herbal monograph, Institute of Medicinal Research, 1-3 DEC 2015, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. - Workshop on medicinal plants monograph, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Department of pharmacy, 6-8 Sep 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. - Workshop on metabolomics and molecular biology of medicinal plants, IBS, University Putra Malaysia, 14 18th Feb 2011, Malaysia. - Workshop on cell culture, organized by Institute of Bioscience (IBS), University Putra Malaysia, 21 23th June 2010, Malaysia. 10 P a g e

11 - Workshop on mutation induction using chronic irradiation with gamma greenhouse held at Malaysian Nuclear Agency on 3rd 7th August Workshop on technique and skill improvement in using the integrated SAS and EXCEL packages in data handling, statistical analysis, and the analysis output and presentation, organized by Graduate Studies, University Putra Malaysia, 1st 2 nd June Practical and Introduction Course to the Cultivation of Mushroom, organized by Assoc.Prof.Dr. Mohd Noor Abdul Wahab, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Science, University Putra Malaysia, 6th April Workshop on Ethics and Legal Issues in Journal Publications, organized by School of Graduate Studies, University Putra Malaysia, 29th May Workshop on Journal Writing Technique, organized by Institute of Bioscience, University Putra Malaysia, 7th May REFEREES Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hawa ZE Jaafar Department of Crop Science Faculty of Agriculture Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM SERDANG Selangor Malaysia hawazej@upm.edu.my Tel: Prof. Dr. Asmah bte Rahmat Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Medicine & Health Sciences Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM SERDANG Selangor Malaysia profasmah@gmail.com Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Ridzwan A. Halim Department of Crop Science Faculty of Agriculture Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM SERDANG Selangor Malaysia ridzwan@upm.edu.my Tel: P a g e