These laboratories support applied agricultural training in crop production, aquaculture, ecology, pest management, and research-based practical work.
Agriculture Laboratory I
A teaching laboratory for aquaculture, weed science, ecology, pest management, and crop production. It supports supervised practical work, sampling, monitoring, plant and pest studies, and the development of technical and analytical skills for agriculture students.
PIC: Cik Hazlinda binti Hasim
hazlinda@utar.edu.my
Agriculture Laboratory II
A specialised facility that primarily supports Final Year Project students in agriculture and food science. It provides instruments and equipment for practical instruction, experimental analysis, and research-based work, including selected analytical and microscopy tools.
PIC: Ts Muhammad Zulhilmi bin Sahabudin
zulhilmi@utar.edu.my
These facilities support practical and research-based training in anatomy, pathology, virology, immunology, and biomedical investigation.
Anatomy and Pathology Lab
A practical learning environment where students study body structure and function through models, specimens, microscopy, and guided observation. It helps connect anatomical knowledge with physiological understanding through hands-on experience.
PIC: Pn Natrah bt Khalid
natrah@utar.edu.my
Virology and Immunology Lab
A specialised laboratory for studying immune responses and viral biology. Students are exposed to techniques such as ELISA, PCR, cell culture, and microscopy while learning about pathogen-host interactions, biosafety, and disease mechanisms.
PIC: Pn Natrah bt Khalid
natrah@utar.edu.my
These facilities support broad-based training in biological sciences, from foundational laboratory techniques to specialised work in molecular biology, microbiology, and mycology.
Environmental Microbiology Lab
This laboratory supports the study of microorganisms in natural and engineered environments. It provides a learning and research setting where students apply microbiological principles while practising safe, responsible, and environmentally relevant laboratory methods.
PIC: Ms Choo Wai Teng
choowt@utar.edu.my
General Bioscience Lab 1
A shared teaching and learning space that supports fundamental laboratory activities across a range of scientific disciplines. It provides a practical environment for foundational experimental training.
PIC: Encik Mohd Zaini Bin Zainul Abidin
zaini@utar.edu.my
General Bioscience Lab 2
A hands-on teaching laboratory for biological sciences, equipped with essential tools such as micropipettes, glassware, vortex mixers, balances, water baths, and incubators. It helps students build practical skills, good laboratory practice, and safety awareness.
PIC: Puan Siti Nor Ain Binti Meor Nadzri
norain@utar.edu.my
General Bioscience Lab 3
A practical bioscience teaching laboratory equipped with instruments such as a spectrophotometer and centrifuge, alongside routine laboratory tools. It supports experimental learning while reinforcing laboratory technique, observation, and data handling.
PIC: Puan Siti Nor Ain Binti Meor Nadzri
norain@utar.edu.my
General Bioscience Lab 4
A controlled teaching laboratory equipped with facilities such as laminar flow, fume hood, rotary evaporator, plant chamber, incubators, and a spectrophotometer. It supports experimental training, data collection, and safe laboratory practice in bioscience.
PIC: Cik Rohadatul Annis Binti Zolmi
annis@utar.edu.my
Microbiology Lab
A teaching laboratory focused on microorganisms, including bacterial and fungal culture, microscopy, staining, aseptic handling, and basic microbiological assays. It builds practical skills essential for bioscience and applied laboratory work.
PIC: Ms Nurul Illiana Binti Mazlishah
nuruli@utar.edu.my
Molecular Biology Lab
Used for teaching molecular biology techniques such as DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, gene cloning, gel electrophoresis, and other nucleic acid and protein analysis experiments. It supports modern bioscience training with strong practical emphasis.
PIC: Ms Nurul Illiana Binti Mazlishah
nuruli@utar.edu.my
Mycology Lab
A specialised facility for the study of fungi, including yeasts and moulds. It supports fungal culturing, microscopic observation, and selected biochemical or molecular analyses under controlled biosafety and contamination-control practices.
PIC: Cik Rohadatul Annis Binti Zolmi
annis@utar.edu.my
These laboratories support molecular, cellular, and project-based biotechnology training, from tissue culture to undergraduate and postgraduate research.
Animal Tissue Culture Lab
A laboratory for teaching and research involving animal cell culture techniques, including aseptic handling, cell maintenance, and basic cell-based experiments. It supports essential training in sterile practice and controlled biological work.
PIC: Ms Luke Choy May
lukecm@utar.edu.my
Plant Tissue Culture Lab
Used for teaching and research in plant tissue culture, including sterilisation, micropropagation, callus induction, and in vitro plant growth experiments. It provides a controlled environment for plant-based biotechnology training.
PIC: Ms Luke Choy May
lukecm@utar.edu.my
These laboratories support foundational teaching, practical training, and research in inorganic, organic, and general chemistry.
General Chemistry Lab 2
A teaching laboratory that introduces students to core chemistry principles and practical skills. Common activities include chemical reactions, stoichiometry, acid-base titrations, thermochemistry, solution preparation, and concentration calculations.
PIC: Puan Rabiatul Rasada Binti Musthapa
rabiatulr@utar.edu.my
General Chemistry Lab 3
A practical teaching laboratory for fundamental chemistry experiments, including reactions, titrations, thermochemistry, solution preparation, and the study of solids, liquids, and gases. It helps reinforce lecture-based learning through direct experimentation.
PIC: Puan Rabiatul Rasada Binti Musthapa
rabiatulr@utar.edu.my
Inorganic Chemistry Lab
A dedicated laboratory for the study of inorganic compounds, materials, and chemical processes. It supports work involving metals, minerals, catalysts, and other non-carbon-based systems through synthesis, characterisation, and application-focused experiments.
PIC: Mr Leong Thung Lim
leongtl@utar.edu.my
Organic Chemistry Lab
A shared teaching and research laboratory focused on carbon-based compounds. Students and researchers explore the structure, properties, reactions, and practical applications of organic molecules through hands-on experimentation.
PIC: Puan Jamisah binti Shafie
jamisah@utar.edu.my
These laboratories support food processing, food analysis, therapeutic diet preparation, sensory work, nutrition training, and product-oriented experimentation.
Food Analysis Lab
This laboratory provides hands-on training in food quality, safety, and physical property analysis. Students use equipment such as a texture analyser, viscometer, rheometer, and autoclave to develop practical analytical skills relevant to the food industry.
PIC: Pn Nur Farahin bin Saidin
farahins@utar.edu.my
Food Processing Lab
A hands-on teaching laboratory where students explore food processing, product development, and packaging applications. It supports practical training with equipment such as mixers, ovens, and spray dryers while encouraging creativity and food innovation.
PIC: Pn Nur Farahin bin Saidin
farahins@utar.edu.my
Food Science Lab
A research-driven facility that supports undergraduate learning and advanced work in food science, nutrition, and food technology. It houses analytical instruments for nutrient analysis, food quality studies, product development, and sensory evaluation.
PIC: Puan Nurul Farhanah binti Azhari
nurulf@utar.edu.my
Nutritional Assessment Lab
A foundational teaching facility for dietetics that supports training in anthropometric measurements, basic body composition analysis, dietary assessment, and introductory nutrition counselling. It helps students develop core skills in standardised nutritional assessment.
PIC: Ms Thiveashiny Kaliappan
thiveashiny@utar.edu.my
Therapeutic Diet Lab
A teaching facility for food preparation, therapeutic nutrition, and diet planning. Students gain hands-on experience in menu planning, portion control, nutrient modification, and the preparation of diets for specific health conditions.
PIC: Ms Thiveashiny Kaliappan
thiveashiny@utar.edu.my
In addition to discipline-based teaching laboratories, the Faculty also provides dedicated spaces that support undergraduate Final Year Project (FYP) work and postgraduate research across multiple scientific fields.
D110 · DCS | D211B · DBS | D213A · DAHS | D213B · DBS | D220B · DAHS
Research-Focused Laboratory Training
These dedicated facilities provide students with a supportive environment for independent research, experimental planning, technical skill development, data analysis, and scientific reporting under academic supervision.
They play an important role in strengthening research culture within the Faculty while preparing students for advanced study, innovation, and industry-relevant scientific work.
These specialised facilities support advanced instrumentation training, research-intensive analysis, and applied technical work across chemistry, bioscience, biomedical science, food science, and interdisciplinary projects.
Advanced Analytical & Characterisation
This facility supports advanced chemical and material analysis for teaching, final year projects, and postgraduate research. It enables students and researchers to investigate composition, structure, thermal behaviour, and molecular properties using specialised analytical instrumentation.
Equipment highlights: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), FT-IR & ATR, X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD), DSC / STA, Flame AAS, GC-MS & FID, and Protein Liquid Chromatography.
Suitable for advanced analysis in chemistry, materials science, bioscience, food analysis, and interdisciplinary research.
Biological, Molecular & Imaging Systems
This facility supports advanced work in molecular biology, biomedical analysis, cell-based investigation, and high-resolution imaging. It provides an important platform for practical training and research requiring precise detection, amplification, visualisation, and cellular analysis.
Equipment highlights: PCR Thermal Cycler, Real-Time PCR, Flow Cytometer, Haematology Analyser, Fluorescence Microscope with camera, Fluorescence Inverted Microscope, FESEM, and AFM.
Particularly valuable for bioscience, biotechnology, biomedical science, diagnostics-related training, and imaging-based research applications.
Processing & Pilot-Scale Equipment
This facility supports applied product development, scale-up training, and processing-oriented experimentation. It gives students exposure to industry-relevant equipment used in formulation, homogenisation, drying, and packaging workflows.
Equipment highlights: Microwave Digester, Spray Dryer, Premix & High Pressure Homogenizer, Powder/Granule Packaging Machine, and Can Seaming Machine.
Especially relevant for food science, process development, product innovation, and translational research with pilot-scale applications.