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Message from Director<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”852841c2-0bd6-4be8-874f-f5e2ceacdbe1″ text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”120px||||false|false” custom_padding=”10px||20px|12px|false|false” inline_fonts=”Caveat,Dancing Script” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Assalamualaikum wmt. wbt. and Greetings,<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

As one of UTM\u2019s Centers of Excellence, the Institute of Bioproduct Development (IBD) stands at the forefront of bio-based innovations, bridging fundamental research and industrial applications to benefit industries and society.<\/p>\n

At IBD, we are committed to research excellence and sustainable development. Our mission is to develop innovative bioproducts and cutting-edge technologies in areas such as cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals, phytochemicals, food ingredients, and bioprocess technologies. Through collaborations with academia, industries, and government agencies, we strive to deliver impactful solutions that support the wellness industry and address global challenges.<\/p>\n

This platform provides insights into our research focus, facilities, training programs, and collaborations. I encourage you to explore the opportunities we offer, including partnerships, contract research, pilot-scale facilities, and skill development programs. Whether you are an academician, industry partner, or aspiring researcher, IBD welcomes you to join us in pioneering innovations for a sustainable future. Together, let us drive bio-based advancements that make a difference.<\/p>\n

Assoc. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Rosnani Hasham @ Hisam<\/strong><\/span>
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Innovating sustainable bio-based products and services for the wellness industry<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”IBD-Vision” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”gcid-a2ad28b5-d28e-4d1e-9e4d-81a3653a5561″ background_enable_pattern_style=”on” background_pattern_style=”pinwheel” background_pattern_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.03)” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”60px||40px||false|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-a2ad28b5-d28e-4d1e-9e4d-81a3653a5561%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”100px” height=”110px” max_height=”1000px” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px||20px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”852841c2-0bd6-4be8-874f-f5e2ceacdbe1″ text_font=”Montserrat|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”25px” width=”96.4%” custom_margin=”10px||20px||false|false” custom_padding=”|0px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]

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The Cosmeceutical and Fragrance Research Unit creates science-driven skincare and scent solutions for beauty and personal care . Focusing on innovative bioactive ingredients and refined fragrance design, the unit develops high-performance products that elevate consumer experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Food and Nutraceuticals Research Unit drives innovation at the intersection of food science, nutrition, and health, transforming ingredients into value-added products with proven functional benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Herbal and Phytochemical” image=”https:\/\/research.utm.my\/ibd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/11\/herbal-n-phytochemical-logo.png” image_icon_width=”80px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”c1fe75ad-8441-44d4-a600-bc76301ed708″ header_font=”Montserrat|700|||||||” body_line_height=”1.4em” custom_margin=”||10%||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]

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The Herbal and Phytochemical Research Unit advances evidence-based discovery from medicinal plants, focusing on bioactive compounds with clear therapeutic and wellness potential for health-focused industries and communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Microbial Processing Research Unit explores how beneficial microorganisms and enzymes can be harnessed to create high-value, sustainable products for food, health, and bio-based industries. This unit delivers innovative microbial solutions that enhance product quality, efficiency, and innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Biomass & Biomaterial Research Unit focuses on the valorisation of agricultural and industrial biomass into high-value biomaterials and bio-based products. The unit integrates sustainable processing, material innovation, and circular economy approaches to support applications in food, health, packaging, and advanced bio-based industries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”576b76cc-1cca-4c1e-adae-02a200633b6f” text_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#750036″ text_font_size=”20px” header_4_text_color=”gcid-b25270ff-80a4-43b3-b4f7-60812cb04374″ global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-b25270ff-80a4-43b3-b4f7-60812cb04374%22:%91%22header_4_text_color%22%93}”]

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Services<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”IBD Lab Services” image=”https:\/\/research.utm.my\/ibd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/11\/ibd-lab-services-logo.png” image_icon_width=”90px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”c1fe75ad-8441-44d4-a600-bc76301ed708″ header_font=”Montserrat|700|||||||” custom_margin=”||10%||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]

IBD Lab Services provides food, chemical, microbiological and HPLC analyses for various samples. Our laboratories are accredited with ISO 17025 Testing SAMM No 433.<\/p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Training” image=”https:\/\/research.utm.my\/ibd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/11\/training-logo.png” image_icon_width=”80px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”c1fe75ad-8441-44d4-a600-bc76301ed708″ header_font=”Montserrat|700|||||||” custom_margin=”||10%||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]

IBD provides training and short courses for various areas of expertise and skillls<\/p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Herbal Extraction Center (HEC)” image=”https:\/\/research.utm.my\/ibd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/11\/herbal-extraction-centre-logo.png” image_icon_width=”85px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”c1fe75ad-8441-44d4-a600-bc76301ed708″ header_font=”Montserrat|700|||||||” custom_margin=”||10%||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]

HEC specialises in advanced extraction of herbals and plants at both intermediate and pilot scale. HEC also provides tabulation and encapsulation services.<\/p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Bioprocess Technology Services (BTS)” image=”https:\/\/research.utm.my\/ibd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/11\/BTS-Logo.png” image_icon_width=”80px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”c1fe75ad-8441-44d4-a600-bc76301ed708″ header_font=”Montserrat|700|||||||” custom_margin=”||10%||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]

BTS specialises in microbial fermentation and applied microbiology. BTS is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and professionals to deliver the best sustainable solutions for industries.<\/p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Rentals” url_new_window=”on” image=”https:\/\/research.utm.my\/ibd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Room-rentals-service.png” image_icon_width=”80px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”c1fe75ad-8441-44d4-a600-bc76301ed708″ header_font=”Montserrat|700|||||||” custom_margin=”||10%||false|false” link_option_url=”https:\/\/sites.google.com\/utm.my\/ibdspacerental\/home” link_option_url_new_window=”on” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]

IBD provide rental services of seminar rooms and halls for personal or corporate events.<\/p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Footer CTA” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” z_index=”1″ hover_enabled=”0″ saved_tabs=”all” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”||2px|||” width=”100%” height=”600px” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”gcid-05959b20-5052-4306-928c-1caa44cf406e 0%|#ffffff 65%” custom_margin=”||-128px||false|false” custom_padding=”60px|60px|60px|60px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-b25270ff-80a4-43b3-b4f7-60812cb04374%22:%91%22arrows_custom_color%22,%22dot_nav_custom_color%22%93,%22gcid-815ebb39-646b-4c9a-a3e8-ce9c4b7f9e47%22:%91%22form_field_text_color%22,%22border_color_all%22,%22border_color_all_fields%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22body_text_color%22,%22meta_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-05959b20-5052-4306-928c-1caa44cf406e%22:%91%22background_color_gradient_stops%22%93}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding_tablet=”30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-b25270ff-80a4-43b3-b4f7-60812cb04374%22:%91%22arrows_custom_color%22,%22dot_nav_custom_color%22%93,%22gcid-815ebb39-646b-4c9a-a3e8-ce9c4b7f9e47%22:%91%22form_field_text_color%22,%22border_color_all%22,%22border_color_all_fields%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22body_text_color%22,%22meta_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-05959b20-5052-4306-928c-1caa44cf406e%22:%91%22background_color_gradient_stops%22%93}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”576b76cc-1cca-4c1e-adae-02a200633b6f” header_4_text_color=”gcid-b25270ff-80a4-43b3-b4f7-60812cb04374″ global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-b25270ff-80a4-43b3-b4f7-60812cb04374%22:%91%22header_4_text_color%22%93}”]

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