GRA Vacancy on Plasma Ions Breaking Down Pesticides for Food Security Project at UKM
- Posted by Mohd Naim Mohd Ibrahim
- Posted in Job/Position Vacancy
Project title: Plasma Ions Breaking Down Pesticides for Food Security
University : Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Research Lab : Institute of Microengineering and Nanoelectronics
Funding agency: Research University Grant
Contact: Kim Shyong Siow ( kimsiow@ukm.edu.my )
Nationality requirement: Open to all nationalities
Project details:
Plasma technology can improve food security in the country by increasing food output when dissipating residual pesticides to ensure their safety. This multi-disciplinary UKM-funded project is about developing an atmospheric plasma setup to break down the pesticide and maintain the food sensory and nutritional value of chilli.
The project will use various physical-chemical analytical techniques to understand the different plasma ions present and their interaction with the pesticide and their effects on the chilli to be fit for consumption. MARDI scientists also lend their expertise to chilli pesticides used for this project. In addition to breaking down the pesticide, the plasma modifies the food physically, chemically, and morphologically with possible nutrient and sensory value changes.
A stipend will be provided to qualified post-graduate students selected for the duration of this project. Ideally, the candidate’s undergraduate degree is in Physics, Chemistry or other related science-engineering disciplines.