Gs.
MUHAMMAD IZUAN BIN NADZRI
Institute of Oceanography and Environment (INOS) UMT
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BIO
Gs. Muhammad Izuan Bin Nadzri serves as a Remote Sensing and GIS ResearchOfficer at the Institute of Oceanography and Environment (INOS), UniversitiMalaysia Terengganu. His journey began with modest achievements during his secondary education, propelling him to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in RemoteSensing at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in Skudai, Johor, a prestigious technical university in Malaysia. Bolstered by his success at the undergraduate level, he secured a scholarship to further his studies, earning a Master’s degree in thesame field.
His professional interests revolve around harnessing cutting-edge satellite Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) technologies within the scope of Earth and Planetary Science. Since joining INOS as a Research Officer in 2017, Gs. Izuan has been committed to utilise RS and GIS to address various environmental challenges. These technologies offer invaluable insights into oceanography, hydrology, forestry, and sustainable resource management. Given the complexities of contemporary environmental issues, such as climate change and anthropogenic activities, a comprehensive suite of tools and techniques is required to monitor and understand our surroundings. RS and GIS technologies play a pivotal role in providing detailed data for effective problem-solving and decision-making.
In his research endeavours, Gs. Izuan explores the interconnection of environmental parameters, both at local and global scales. For instance, he investigates how terrestrial ecosystems, such as forests and water bodies, interact with each other and respond to natural and human-induced changes. By studying these interactions, he aims to elucidate underlying patterns and processes that influence environmental dynamics. The applications of RS and GIS extend beyond mere understanding; they facilitate informed planning and management strategies, such as marine spatial planning(MSP) and Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM), which are crucial for sustainable future development.
Beyond his primary focus, Gs. Izuan has engaged in diverse research initiatives, including satellite-based water yield estimation across Peninsular Malaysia, sub-pixel level classification of forest species, and forest tree species census for database and mapping purposes. He has also conducted studies on mass flowering events using satellite technology, as well as in-situ data collection for seagrass mapping and shoreline evolution analyses near Pulai Estuary, Merambong and Terengganu shores. These multidisciplinary endeavours underscore his commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and addressing pressing environmental challenges through innovative approaches.
UMT APPOINTMENTS
- INOS Occupational health and safety committee
- 1/1/2024–31/12/2025
- 1/4/2021–31/3/2023
- 1/1/2019–31/12/202o
- INOS e-Newsletter committee member
- 1/1/2023–31/12/2024
- 1/1/2022–31/12/2022o
- INOS Gallery committee member
- 1/12/2022–31/12/2023o
- UMT Open Tender and Quotation committee member
- 1/1/2020–31/12/2020
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Research Officer
- 2018-Present
- Ocean Teacher Global Academy
- 2017-2019
NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Deputy President of INOS club
EDUCATIONS
- MSc. Remote Sensing, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia(2015)
- BSc.Remote Sensing, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia(2011)
Journal article
Zainuddin, S. N. H., Ariffin, E. H., Taslin, P. N. A., Dong, W. S., Ramli, M. Z., Abdul Maulud, K. N., Awang, N. A., Nadzri, M. I., Ibrahim, M. S. I., & Ratnayake, A. S. (2024). Sand dune restoration as sustainable natural architectural design for coastal protection along seasonal storm-prone beach. Results in Engineering, 22.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2024.102149
Harris, M. F., Nadzri, M. I., Yusof, K. M. K. K., Razak, W. A. J. A., Shukri, M. H. M.,Baharim, N. B., Ali, A., & Ariffin, E. H. (2024). Seasonal Variability On Cross-shore Profile in Meso-tidal Settings Due to Lunar Cycle Effects in Kuala Terengganu Coast. Thalassas.https://doi.org/10.1007/s41208-024-00705-2
Hossain, M.S., Muslim, A.M., Pour, A.B., Mohamad, M.N., Rabiul Alam, S.M.,Nadzri, M.I., Khalil, I., 2021b. Mapping different types of shorelines from coarse-resolution imagery: Fuzzy classification method can deliver greater accuracy. J. Coast. Res. 37, 433–441.https://doi.org/10.2112/JCOASTRES-D-20-00070.1
Hossain, M.S., Muslim, A.M., Nadzri, M.I., Sabri, A.W., Khalil, I., Mohamad, Z., Beiranvand Pour, A., 2021a. Coral habitat mapping: a comparison between maximum likelihood, Bayesian and Dempster–Shafer classifiers. Geocarto Int. 36,1217–1235.https://doi.org/10.1080/10106049.2019.1637466
Nadzri, M.I., Muslim, A.M., Hossain, M.S., Tan, M.L., Sulaiman, M.S., 2020. Spatio-temporal assessment of monthly GPM and TRMM: A preliminary study in coastal and inland at Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia, in: 40thAsian Conference on Remote Sensing, ACRS 2019:Progress of Remote Sensing Technology for Smart Future.
Hossain, M.S., Muslim, A.M., Nadzri, M.I., Teruhisa, K., David, D., Khalil, I., Mohamad, Z., 2020. Can ensemble techniques improve coral reef habitat classification accuracy using multispectral data? Geo carto Int. 35,1214–1232.https://doi.org/10.1080/10106049.2018.1557263
Suratman, R., Raid, M.M., Nadzri, M.I., Samsudin, S., Mohammad, N.K., 2020.The implementation of standard approach for open space planning inKuala Lumpur. Plan. Malaysia 18,452–464.https://doi.org/10.21837/pm.v18i14.845
Muslim, A.M., Hossain, M.S., Razman, N., Nadzri, M.I., Khalil, I., Hashim, M.,2019. Shoreline mapping: How do fuzzy sigmoidal, bayesian, anddemspter-shaferclassifications perform for different types of coasts?Remote Sens. Lett. 10,39–48.https://doi.org/10.1080/2150704X.2018.1523583
Hossain, M.S., Bujang, J.S., Kamal, A.H.M., Zakaria, M.H., Muslim, A.M., Nadzri,M.I., 2019. Effects of burrowing mud lobsters (Thalassina anomala Herbst1804) on soil macro-and micronutrients in a Malaysian mangrove.Estuar. Coast. Shelf Sci. 228.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2019.106358
Satyanarayana, B., Muslim, A.M., Horsali, N.A.I., Zauki, N.A.M., Otero, V., Nadzri,M.I., Ibrahim, S., Husain, M.-L., Dahdouh-Guebas, F., 2018. Status of the undisturbed mangroves at Brunei Bay, East Malaysia: A preliminary assessment based on remote sensing and ground-truth observations. PeerJ 2018.https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.4397
Hashim, M., Reba, N.M., Nadzri, M.I., Pour, A.B., Mahmud, M.R., Yusoff, A.R.M.,Ali, M.I., Jaw, S.W., Hossain, M.S., 2016. Satellite-based run-off model for monitoring drought in Peninsular Malaysia. Remote Sens. 8. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs8080633
Conference Papers
Nadzri, M.I., Hashim, M., 2014. Validation of MODIS Data for localized spatio temporal evapotranspiration mapping, in: IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. Institute of Physics Publishing.https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/18/1/012183
Nadzri, M.I., Hashim, M., 2013. Validation of satellite precipitation using TRMM recent products, in: 34th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing 2013,ACRS 2013. Asian Association on Remote Sensing,pp.1992–1999.
Conference Presentations
Nadzri, M.I., Ariffin, E.H., 2023.The Utilization Of Gap Filling Technique For Enhancing LANDSAT ETM+ SLC-Off Data In Mapping Shoreline Structure in: Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Postgraduate Conference 2023,UMTPGC2023.Institute of Oceanography and Environment.
Nadzri, M.I.,Hossain, M.S.,2022.Evaluation of TRMM and GPM precipitation product from highland to coastal area in Malaysia in: The 3rd TropicalOcean and Marine Science International Symposium, TOMSY 2022.Institute of Oceanography and Environment.
Nadzri, M.I.,Hossain, M.S.,2020.The Useability of Landsat ETM+ SLC-off datafor Mapping Seagrass, Saltmarsh, Mangrove and Terrestrial Vegetationin: The 2nd Tropical Ocean and Marine Sciences International Symposium, TOMSY 2020.Institute of Oceanography and Environment.
Nadzri, M.I., Hashim, M., 2014. Validation of MODIS Data for localized spatio temporal evapotranspiration mapping, in: IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. Institute of Physics Publishing.https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/18/1/012183
Nadzri, M.I., Hashim, M., 2013. Validation of satellite precipitation using TRMM recent products, in: 34th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing 2013,ACRS 2013. Asian Association on Remote Sensing, pp.1992–1999.
Nadzri, M.I., Muslim, A.M., Hossain, M.S., Tan, M.L., Sulaiman, M.S., 2020.Spatio-temporal assessment of monthly GPM and TRMM: A preliminarystudy in coastaland inland at Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia, in: 40thAsian Conference on Remote Sensing, ACRS 2019:Progress of RemoteSensing Technology for Smart Future.
Research Interests
- Earth and Planetary Science
- Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System
- Environmental Science
Grants
- Coastal Resilience Index as a Risk Assessment in Terengganu Coast
- Co-researchers
- HiCOE Grant
- 2023–2025
- Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research: Coastal Risk Reduction Science and Practice by Considering Climate, Ecosystems and Communities in the Tropical Region
- Co-researcher
- International APN grant
- 2022–2024
- Developing an Early Warning System for Mitigating the Flood in the Upstream of Kelantan River Basin near Kota Bharu by Using UAVS(Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Technique
- Co-researchers
- Matching University-Industry Grant
- 2021–2023
- Development of a fusion of drone and Landsat survey technology to document coral reef community in Malaysia
- Co-researchers
- FRGS
- 2019–2021
- The Development of Database System For Assessing Coastal Area Using High Resolution Aerial Images Of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
- Co-researchers
- Research University Grant
Professional Activities
- Institution of Remote Sensing IGRSM (Professional Member),(Previously-Malaysian Remote Sensing Society)
- Professional member
- 2022–present
- Certified SDI Open Water Scuba Diver
- 2020–present
- Reviewer for Regional Studies in Marine Science
- 2020
Teaching Interests
- Earth and Planetary Science
- Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System
- Environmental Science
Teaching Activities
Instructor for Ocean Teacher Global Academy
- Discovery and use of Operational Ocean Data Products and Services
- 22/9/2019–26/9/2019o
- Marine GIS Applications for Coastal Zone Management
- 20/1/2019–24/1/2019
- Marine GIS Applications (using QGIS)
- 3/12/2017–7/12/2017
