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Nor Kamal

Nor Kamal

Undergraduate Research Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    South East Asia Agronomist

  • Education

    • Cornell University

      2015 - 2017
      Master’s Degree Plant Breeding and Genetics

      Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Xi Cornell Chapter

    • Penn State University

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Biotechnology

  • Experience

    • Penn State University

      Sept 2011 - May 2012
      Undergraduate Research Assistant

      Responsibilities:-1. DNA extractions.2. Gel electrophoresis3. Growing plants in incubators & greenhouse.4. Perform PCR and qRT-PCR.5. Southern Blot.6. BCA Assay for protein quantification.

    • Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad (MGRC)

      Aug 2013 - Feb 2014
      Molecular Biologist

      Responsibilities include:-1. DNA and RNA extractions from various sample types.2. Library preparations for DNA and RNA for sequencing.3. Kits/chemicals selections and purchase. 4. Lab reports and updates for customers.5. Consultations for sample extractions and handling.6. General laboratory maintenance.

    • Cornell University

      Jan 2015 - Aug 2017
      Graduate Student

      Research in Micropropagation and Mutagenesis on plants.Current work include:1. Laboratory plant tissue culture.2. Plant chemical mutagenesis.3. Seed germination study on Vitex agnus-castus.4. Micropropagation and in vitro mutagenesis of Vitex agnus-castus.5. Posters/Presentation on Vitex research at International Plant Propagation Society (IPPS) conferences.6. Plant tissue culture internship at Prides Corner Farm; commercial micropropagation of Kalmia spp, Syringa spp. and Rhododendron spp. Show less

    • Terra Tropika Nursery

      Aug 2017 - Aug 2018
      Partner and Marketing Director

      Terra Tropika nursery is an agriculture startup company that specialized in tropical fruit farm management. We provide many services and consultations from starting a fruit farm to solving farm issues such as non-producing trees, pests managements and improving farm practices. In addition to supplying equipment and trees to clients, we also connect clients with funding opportunities, buyers and other nurseries.

    • AAR SDN BHD

      Sept 2018 - Jun 2021
      Agronomist and Researcher

      My primary responsibility is to advice plantations on the best strategy to maximize yield for the crop at every stage of its life-cycle. Additionally, I take part in research and development in oil palm cultivation.

    • Everris Malaysia Sdn Bhd

      Dec 2022 - Jun 2023
      Regional Agronomist South East Asia

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • International English Language Testing System

      IDP Education Ltd
      Feb 2022

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nor Kamal
      King's Scholar Government of Malaysia Jan 2015 Prestigious post graduate scholarship awarded to individuals by the King of Malaysia in support of citizens' development.
    • Awarded to Nor Kamal
      Excellent Student Scheme Scholarship Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) Aug 2007 Undergraduate scholarship scheme to fund qualified students to study in top universities abroad.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Reach Out Malaysia on May 2013
      Reach Out MalaysiaAssociated with Nor Kamal

    • Vice President

      Issued by Cornell Club of Malaysia on Nov 2018
      Cornell Club of MalaysiaAssociated with Nor Kamal