Assoc. Prof.
Dr. Izwandy Idris
South China Sea Repository and Reference Centre (RRC)
Institute of Oceanography and Environment (INOS) UMT
+609 668 3526 (Office)
+6013 673 2985 (Mobile)
izwandy.idris@umt.edu.my
BIO
Dr. Izwandy is a researcher whose interest has always been at benthic organisms in the marine ecosystem. Three out of four academic qualifications awarded are based on research on invertebrates that live at the bottom of the sea. His undergraduate final year research project focused on the coral reef gastropods, Master of Science (research mode) was on the culture viability of slipper oyster (bivalve), and his doctoral dissertation focused on the commercially used marine worms from the phylum Annelida in Peninsular Malaysia. Hence, it is not surprising that his research expertise and interest are in invertebrate diversity and ecology.
Nevertheless, a research interest without a proper direction is futile. Almost all of Dr. Izwandy’s research focuses on the invertebrate species that have proven or potential ecosystem services to humans as a source of protein, fishing, industries, or health. These related services will build up interest among the public in the importance of biodiversity and its opportunity for wealth creation. He is also beginning to involve ocean governance (marine spatial planning), and environmental communication research to ensure that inputs from the marine biology perspective are well accepted and implemented by policymakers and the public.
Dr. Izwandy has published 36 scientific articles in indexed journals (WoS and Scopus), six chapters in book, three articles in peer-reviewed journals, 20 conference abstracts, three technical and consultancy reports, and 11 intellectual properties (patent, copyrights, and trademark). He has been the principal investigator in four research grants (two completed) and 16 grants as a co-researcher, with the total fund received being RM1.34 million. In addition, he has been awarded 28 awards ranging from innovation awards (special awards, gold, silver, and bronze medals) and travel grants for attending conferences, courses, and expeditions.
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Lecturer/Researcher
Senior Lecturer, Institute of Oceanography and Environment (INOS), UMT (2017-Present)
Senior Lecturer, School of Marine Science and Environment (PPSMS), UMT
(2015 – 2017)
Tutor, Faculty of Marine and Maritime Studies, UMT (2010 – 2015)
- Research Officer
Head, South China Sea Repository and Reference Centre, Institute of Oceanography and Environment, UMT (2017 – Present)
Research Assistant, Centre for Marine & Coastal Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang (2003 – 2006)
NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- The Voice of the Cape (radio station), Cape Town, South Africa (2007 – 2008)
DEGREES
- Doctor of Philosophy
* Ph.D., Aquatic Biology and Ecology
Universiti Putra Malaysia (2001 – 2004)
- Master’s Degree
* Master of Science (research) (Aquatic Biology)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (2015)
*Master of Science (Coursework) (Applied Marine Science (Zoology))
University of Cape Town, South Africa (2007)
- Bachelor’s Degree
* Bachelor of Applied Science (Aquatic Biology)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (2003)
Journal article
Abdul-Halim, S. A. A., Abd-Hamid, M., Idris, I., Othman, A. S., Mohd-Nor, S. A. (2022). Assessing penaeid shrimp diversity in the northwest of Peninsular Malaysia: an integrated framework in taxonomy and phylogeny. Biologia, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11756-022-01283-5
Alias, N. S., Abd Hamid, M., Ibrahim, N. F., Bachok, Z., Idris, I. (2022). Polychaete assambleges in the Sungai Terengganu Estuary (East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia): Spatial Distribution Patterns. Wetlands, 42: 111.
Xiao, S., Jian-feng, L., Fang-fang, W. A. N., Xuan, Y. U., Xiaoxiao, S., Lu-yao, H. A. N., Guang-hao, W. E. I., Bing, Z., Akhir, M. F. M., Muslim, S. M., Idris, I. (2022). Research on red tide short-time prediction using GRU network model based on multi-feature factors – A case in Xiamen sea area. Marine Environmental Research, 182 (2022) 105727.
Abd-Hamid, M., Sah, A. S. R. M., Idris, I., Nor, S. A. M., Mansor, M. (2022). Trophic state indeks (TSI) and carrying capacity estimation of aquaculture development; the application of total phosphorus budget. Aquaculture Research, 1-20. DOI: 10.1111/are.16015
Molina-Acevedo, I. C., Fernández-Rodríguez, V., Idris, I. (2022). Morphometric approach to supports distinction among three species of Paucibranchia Molina-Acevedo, 2018 (Annelida: Eunicidae). Zootaxa, 5155(3), 347-370.
Ibrahim, U. S. N., Masimen, M. A. A., Harun, N. A. A. Idris, I., Ismail, W. I. W. (2022). Efficiency of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) synthesis based on sample preparation of mangrove baitworm (Annelida, Eunicidae) Marphysa moribidii Idris, Hutchings and Arshad, 2014. Journal of Sustainability Science and Management, 17(4), 84-98.
Villalobos-Guerrero, T. F., Kara, J., Simon, C., Idris, I. (2022). Systematic review of Neanthes Kinberg, 1865 (Annelida: Errantia: Nereididae) from southern Africa, including a preliminary molecular phylogeny of the genus. Marine Biodiversity, 52:21.
Villalobs-Guerrero, T. F., Kara, J., Idris, I. (2021). Rediscriptions of Neanthes Kinberg, 1865 (Annelida:Errantia: Nereididae) species from worldwide regions. European Journal of Taxonomy, 760, 101-135.
Rosman, N. S. R., Masimen, M. A. A., Harun, N. A., Idris, I., Ismail, W. I. W. (2021). Biogenic silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from Marphysa moribidii extract: Optimization of synthesis parameters. International Journal of Technology, 12(3), 635-648.
Piong, C. H., Harun, N. A., Ung, A. E. P., Masimen, M. A. A., Ismail, W. I. W., Idris, I. (2021). Biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) by Diopatra claparedii Grube, 1878 (Polychaeta: Onuphidae) and its antibacterial activity. (2021). Sains Malaysiana, 50(5), 1309-1320.
Yien, L. W., Aziz, N., Ghazali, F., Idris, I., Rasid, N. H. A., Talaat, W. I. A. W. (2021). Marine spatial planning and the local community’s awareness of ecosystems in Setiu Wetland. JATI – Journal of Southeast Asian Studies, 26(1), 97-123.
Villalobos-Guerrero, Idris, I. (2021). Reproductive morphology and redescriptions of some Neanthes Kinberg, 1865 (Annelida: Nereididae) species from the southeastern Asian seas, with comparative synoptic tables of accepted species. The European Zoological Journal, 88(1), 556 – 594.
Molina-Acevedo, I. C., Idris, I. (2021). Revision of abranchiate species of Marphysa de Quatrefages, 1865 and their transference to Nicidion Kinberg, 1865 (Eunicidae: Annelida)
with redescription of the type species N. cincta Kinberg, 1865. Marine Biodiversity, 51:30.
Villalobos-Guerrero, T. F., Park, T., Idris, I. (2021). Review of some Perinereis Kinberg, 1865 (Annelida: Nereididae) species of Group 2 sensu Hutchings, Reid & Wilson, 1991 from the
Eastern and South-eastern Asian seas. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, 1-29.
Ahmad-Nazri, M. U. I., Mahmud, M H., Saidi, B., Isa, M. N. M., Ehsak, Z., Ross, O., Idris, I., Ismail, W. I. W. (2021). Celluar and molecular profiles of anterior nervous system regeneration in Diopatra claparedii Grube, 1878 (Annelida, Polychaeta). Heliyon, 7(2021), e06307.
Rosman, N. S. R., Harun, N. A., Idris, I., & Ismail, W. I. W. (2021). Nantobiotechnology: Nature-inspired silver nanoparticles towards green synthesis. Energy and Environment, 32(7):1183-1206.
Molina-Acevedo, I. C., Idris, I. (2021). Unravelling the convoluted nomenclature of Marphysa simplex (Annelida, Eunicidae) with the proposal of a new name and the re-description of species. Zoosystematics and Evolution, 97(1), 121-139.
Perumal, L., Che Soh, N., Rapi, H. S., Assaw, S., Bakar, M. A. A., Idris, I., Ismail, W. I. W. (2020). Aqueous extract emulsifying ointment of Marphysa moribidii (Annelida: Polycheata) increases collagen deposition in wound healing model at low concentration. Malaysian Applied Biology, 49(4), 223 – 231.
Che Soh, N., ‘Awatif, Rapi, H. S., Mohd Azam, N. S., Santhanam, R. K., Assaw, S., Haron, M. N., Idris, I., Ismail, W. I. W. (2020). Acute Wound Healing Potential of Marine Worm, Diopatra claparedii Grube, 1878 Aqueous Extract on Sprague Dawley Rats. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2020, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/6688084
Rapi, H. S., Che Soh, N. ‘Awatif, Mohd Azam, N. S., Maulidiani, M., Assaw, S., Haron, M. N., Idris, I., Ismail, W. I. W. (2020). Effectiveness of Aqueous Extract of Marine Baitworm Marphysa moribidii Idris, Hutchings and Arshad, 2014 (Annelida, Polychaeta), on Acute Wound Healing Using Sprague Dawley Rats. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2020, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/1408926
Rosman, N. S. R., Harun, N. A., Idris, I., & Ismail, W. I. W. (2020). Eco-friendly silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) fabricated by green synthesis using the crude extract of marine polychaete, Marphysa moribidii: biosynthesis, characterisation, and antibacterial applications. Heliyon, 6(11), e05462. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e05462
Masimen, M. A. A., Harun, N. A., Misbah, S., Idris, I., & Ismail, W. I. W. (2020). Potential of Polychaete Application in Combating COVID-19 Infection. Journal of Sustainability Science and Management, 15(7), 1–9.
Villalobos-Guerrero, T. F., Idris, I. (2020) Redescriptions of a neglected species of Pseudonereis Kinberg, 1865 (Annelida: Nereididae) and its similar congener from the Eastern Tropical Pacific. Journal of Natural History. https://doi.org/10.1080/00222933.2020.1810800
Kara, J., Molina-Acevedo, I. C., Zanol, J., Simon, C., Idris, I. (2020) Morphological and molecular systematic review of Marphysa Quatrefages, 1865 (Annelida: Eunicidae) species from South Africa. PeerJ. 8: e10076 http://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.10076.
Molina-Acevedo, I. C., Idris, I. (2020) Reinstatement of species belonging “Marphysa sanguinea complex” and descriptions of new species from the mid-Pacific Ocean and the Adriatic Sea. Zootaxa. 4816 (1): 001–048.
Yahya, N., Idris, I., Rosli, N. S., Bachok, Z. (2020) Mangrove – associated bivalves in Southeast Asia: A review. Regional Studies in Marine Science. 38: 101382.
Ung, E. P., Piong, C. H., Masimen, M. A. A., Ismail, W. I. W., Idris, I., Harun, N. A. (2020) Biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) by marine baitworm Marphysa moribidii Idris, Hutchings and Arshad, 2014 (Annelida: Polychaeta) and its antibacterial activity. Advances in Natural Sciences: Nanosciences and Nanotechnology, 11(1). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/2043-6254/ab6291
Tan, C. H., Che-Din, M. S., Idris, I., Mohd-Noor M. R. H., Samshuri, M. A., Kamarrudin, N., Zaidi, P. N., Jaafar, S. N., Baird, A. H. (2020) Multispecific synchronous coral spawning on Pulau Bidong, Malaysia, South China Sea. Bulletin of Marine Science. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5343/bms.2019.0067
Ahmad-Nazri, M. U. I., Idris, I., Ross, O., Ismail, W. I. W. (2019) Neurological disorder brain model: a lesson from marine worms (Annelida: Polychaeta). Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 26(6): 5-18.
Rosli, N. S., Yahya, N., Idris, I., Bachok, Z. (2019) Settlement rate of fouling serpulid Ficopomatus cf. uschakovi Pillai, 1960 on artificial structure at Setiu Wetlands, Terengganu, Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Analytical Science, 23(6): 1067-1076.
Rosli, N. S., Yahya, N., Idris, I., Bachok, Z. (2018). Polychaetous annelid community structure in relation to soft bottom sediment characteristics in continental shelf of the southern South China Sea. Journal of Sustainability Science and Management, 13 (5): 125-146
Yahya, N., Rosli, N. S., Idris, I., Bachok, Z. (2018). Population dynamics of mangrove clam, Geloina expansa (Mousson, 1849) (Mollusca, Bivalvia) in a Malaysian mangrove system of South China Sea. Journal of Sustainability Science and Management, 13 (5): 203-216
Hussain, N. S., Harun, N. A., Mohd-Radzi, M. N. F., Idris, I., Ismail, W. I. W. (2018) Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles from marine polychaete Diopatra claparedii Grube, 1878. Jurnal Teknologi, 80(6), 181–187.
Safuan, M., Hin, B. W., Ibrahim, Y. S., Idris, I., Bachok, Z. (2016) Current status on community structure of coral reefs around west coast of Peninsular Malaysia using coral video transect technique. Journal of Sustainability Science and Management, Special Issue No. 1: 107-117.
Idris, I., Moloney, C., Van der Lingen, C. D. (2016) Spatial variability in branchial basket meristics and morphology of southern African sardine (Sardinops sagax). African Journal of Marine Science, 38: 351-362.
Polgar, G., Nishi, E., Idris, I., Glasby, C. J. (2015) Tropical polychaete community and reef dynamics: insights from a Malayan Sabellaria reef. Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, 63: 401-417
Idris, I., Hutchings, P., Arshad, A. (2014) Description of a new species of Marphysa Quatrefages, 1865 (Polychaeta: Eunicidae) from the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and comparisons with species from Marphysa Group A from the Indo-West Pacific and Indian Ocean. Memoirs of Museum Victoria, 71: 109–121.
Idris, I., Arshad, A. (2013) Checklist of polychaetous annelids in Malaysia with redescription of two commercially exploited species. Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 8: 409–436.
Idris, I., Aileen, T. S. H., Yasin, Z., Mohammad, M. (2005) The biodiversity of topshells in Pulau Pemanggil, Johore, Malaysia. Journal of Bioscience, 16(2): 97-105. (Now known as Tropical Life Sciences Research)
McMinn, A., Salleh, S., Wan-Ab-Llah, W. A., Mohammad, M., Sidik-Merican, F. M., Wan-Omar, W. M., Samad, F., Cheah, W., Idris, I., Sim, Y. K., Wong, W. S., Tan, S. H., Yasin, Z. (2005) Quantum yield of the marine benthic microflora of near–shore coastal Penang, Malaysia. Marine and Freshwater Research, 56: 1047–1053.
Research Interests
- Invertebrate diversity and ecology
- Importance of biodiversity and its opportunity for wealth creation
- Ocean governance (marine spatial planning), and environmental communication
Grants
- Identification of mangrove baitworm ‘Ruat Bakau’ from genus Marphysa (Polychaeta, Eunicidae)
in the mangrove forest of Terengganu using integrated framework in taxonomy approach
Principal Researcher * Talent and Publication Enhancement – Research Grant (TAPE -RG) * December 2020 – February 2023
- Ecological Aspects of Polychaete Community in Relation to Coastal Defence Structure in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu
Principal Researcher * Postgraduate Research Grant (PGRG) * December 2020 – February 2024
- Diversity and Distribution of Marine Worms (Annelida: Polychaeta) at Sungai Terengganu
Principal Researcher * Estuary Tabung Penyelidik Muda (TPM) *
May 2016 – May 2018
- Explication of Succession Process and Diversity of Marine Fouling Macro Organisms in the Tropical Ecosystem
Principal Researcher * Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) *August 2016 – July 2018
- Investigating the biological impact of pharmaceutical pollutants exposure towards Malaysian polychaetes, Marphysa moribidii and Diopatra claparedii using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance-based metabolomics
Co-Researcher * Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) * Sept 2022 – Aug 2024
- Pendidikan Literasi Kelautan dan Pengurusan Pantai
Co-Researcher * KTAGS-UMT * April 2022 – April 2023
- Memperkasakan Kepakaran Pemandu Selam Skuba Negeri Terengganu
Co-Researcher * KTAGS-UMT * April 2022 – April 2023
- Projek Kerjasama Malaysia Marine Spatial Planning
Co-Researcher * Fujian Institute for Sustainable Oceans, Xiamen University, China * Dec 2021 – Nov 2023
- A New Media Model to Promote Marine Live Conservation Awareness among Malaysian Young Generation
Co-Researcher * Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) * Sept 2021-Sept 2023
- Coral Reef Conservation and Restoration Towards Sustainable Ecosystem
Co-Researcher * IPC Malaysia B.V * July 2020 – Jun 2023
- Biomonitoring of Benthic Diatoms in a Jetty-Typed Breakwater. Is Pantai Tok Jembal ‘lagoon’ at Threat of Diatom Bloom?
Co-Researcher * Talent and Publication Enhancement – Research Grant (TAPE -RG) * Dec 2020 -Feb 2023
- Optimization and Characterizations of Gold Nanoparticles Utilizing Marine Worm, Marphysa moribidii (Annelida: Polychaeta) Extract as Reducing Agent for Bioimaging Marker Application
Co-Researcher * Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) * Nov 2020 – Oct 2023
- Ekspedisi Status Hidupan Marin Taman Laut Terengganu Pasca COVID-19
Co-Researcher * Department of Fisheries * July 2020- June 2021
- Straits of Malacca Cruise: Biodiversity and Functional Characteristics of Benthos and Coral Communities
Co-Researcher * Talent and Publication Enhancement-Research Grant (TAPE-RG) * Mar 2019 – Feb 2021
- Biosynthesis of Gold Nanoparticles (AuNPs) by Marphysa moribidii (Polychaeta) and Its Characterizations
Co-Researcher * Talent and Publication Enhancement-Research Grant (TAPE-RG) * April 2018 -Mar 2020
- Marine Knowledge Assimilations to Coastal Community for Sustainable Co-Management
Co-Researcher * Knowledge and Technology Assimilation Grant (KTAG) * 2018-2020
- Elucidation on the Neuro-Regenerative Signalling Pathway in Diopatra claparedii (Polychaeta: Onuphidae)
Co-Researcher * Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), 2018 – 2019
- Elucidation of Climatic Effects on the Coral Reefs Community in Pulau Redang Marine Park, Terengganu
Co-Researcher * Projek Penyelidikan Jabatan Taman Laut Malaysia 2016 * 2016
- Biological and Ecological Aspects of Selected Marine Baitworms (Polychaeta; Glyceridae) from Setiu Wetlands, Terengganu
Co-Researcher * Research Acculturation Collaborative Effort (RACE) Grant Scheme * 2015-2017
- Biological and Ecological Aspects of Marine Baitworm Marphysa cf. sanguinea (Annelida: Polychaeta) of the Morib Mangrove in the Strait of Malacca
Co-Researcher * Research University Grant Scheme (RUGS) – Initiative 6 (UPM) * Aug 2011 – July 2014
- Strategic Research Planning for Department of Marine Park, Malaysia
Co-Researcher * Projek Penyelidikan Jabatan Taman Laut Malaysia 2012 * 2012
Consultancy
- Assessment of Shallow Coral Reef Ecosystem in Terengganu Marine Park: Corralivores Gastropod, Drupella spp. Prevalence in Pulau Redang.
Post Covid-19 Marine Life Status at Marine Park Islands of Terengganu Report. Department of Fisheries Malaysia, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, Malaysia
- Assessment of Shallow Coral Reef Ecosystem in Terengganu Marine Park: Rubble Cryptofauna Diversity
Post Covid-19 Marine Life Status at Marine Park Islands of Terengganu Report. Department of Fisheries Malaysia, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, Malaysia
- Climate Change: Coral Reef Communities of Pulau Redang Marine Park, Terengganu. Marine Park and Resource Division
Department of Fisheries Malaysia, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, Putrajaya, Malaysia
Professional Activities
- Member
*Jawatankuasa Pembangunan Garis Panduan Fiqh Ibadat di Lapangan,
1st January 2021 – 30th November 2021
*Jawatankuasa Pemurnian MQF 2.0 bagi program Sarjana Sains (Sekitaran Marin Tropika), Fakulti Sains dan Sekitaran Marin,
1st October 2020 – Present
*Jawatankuasa Program Dialog Kembara Eko 2019 – Lembaga Muzium Terengganu,
21st November 2019 – 31st December 2019
*Platform repurpose bagi UMT-Petronas Ocean Research Station (ORSS) – South Angsi, 2nd November 2019 – 31st December 2019
*Jawatankuasa Lawatan Sekolah Menengah Sains Banting, Selangor ke Pusat Pengajian Sains Marin dan Sekitaran,
24th April 2019 – 28th April 2019
*Invitation from the Government of China for dialogue and introduction to maritime agencies in the republic, 15th April 2019 – 18th April 2019
*Transparent Fish Secrets Exhibition at Aquaria KLCC, 3rd January 2019 – 31st March 2019
*Cabinet paper preparation for National Natural History Repository and Reference Centre, 3rd January 2019 – 31st March 2019
Editorial and Reviewer Activities
Editor
- Polychaetes: The Wiggly Heroes of Malaysia
Associate Editor
Journal of Sustainability Science and Management (2018 – Present)
PeerJ (2022- Present)
Publication Reviewer
A report on polychaetes distribution from intertidal of Santubong, Borneo, Sarawak
A checklist of polychaete species along the Sunda Strait to the eastern Indian Ocean off Southwest Java, Indonesia
New record of Halla okudai Imajima, 1967 (Annelida, Eunicida, Oenonidae) from Fukue Island in the Goto Islands, Japan
A new species of Marphysa (Annelida: Eunicida: Eunicidae) from India, with notes on previously described or reported species from the region
Post of tropical storm Pabuk: composition, distribution, and abundance of marine intertidal gastropods in Bidong Island, Malaysia.
Confirmation of the exotic status of Marphysa victori Lavesque, Daffe, Bonificio & Hutchings, 2017 (Annelida) in French waters and synonymy of Marphysa bulla Liu, Hutchings & Kupriyanova, 2018
Analysis of physical-chemical data characterization for the performance of hydrocheese as artificial coral reef (ars)
Guess who? On the importance of using appropriate name: case study of Marphysa sanguinea (Montagu, 1813)
Impacts of land-based pollution on water chemistry and benthic macroinvertebrates community in a coastal lagoon, Lagos, Nigeria
Distribution of soft-bottom macrobenthic communities in tropical marinas
Abundance and size of ark shell, Scapharca cornea in Setiu Wetland during northeast monsoon season
Effects of bacteria and microalgae on larval settlement and metamorphosis of tropical oyster Crassostrea iredalei (Faustino 1932)
Three new species of Marphysa Quatrefages, 1865 (Polychaeta: Eunicida: Eunicidae) from southeast-southern China and redescription of Marphysa sinensis Monro
Feeding preferences of the sesarmid crab, Perisesarma eumolpe in mangrove wetlands
Assessor for Research Proposal
- Polychaete species used as bait: taxonomy, population structure, ecology and management, 2018.
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Award/Distinction
- Silver Medal.
Product: pH-Dependent MarAuNo Research and Innovation Week (MPI) 2020, TATI, Terengganu. - Bronze Medal.
Product: The Innovation of Transfer Knowledge in Marine Knowledge Assimilations to Coastal Community Research and Innovation Week (MPI), TATI, Terengganu. - Gold Medal.
Product: MarAuNo: From Worm To New Functional Nanogold Seoul International Innovation Fair (SIFF) 2019 - Silver Medal.
Product: Dio-Ointment: The Miracle of Malaysian Fish Bait, Diopatra claparedii on Wound Healing PECIPTA 2019 - Gold Medal.
Product: Marine Nanoparticle Reducing Agent from Malaysian Shore (MARNO): AgNPs Synthesised from Local Polychaete International Festival of Innovation on Green Technology 2019 (IFINOG) & IDEAS - Gold Medal.
Product: MardiiO: Bio-Ointment from Marine Polychaete, Marphysa moribidii for Wound Healing International Festival of Innovation on Green Technology 2019 (IFINOG) & IDEAS. - Gold Medal.
Product: Dio-Ointment: The Miracle of Malaysian Fish Bait, Diopatra claparedii Extract on Wound Healing International Festival of Innovation on Green Technology 2019 (IFINOG) & IDEAS. - Silver Medal.
Product: Dio-Ointment: The Miracle of Malaysian Fish Bait as Aesthetic Skin Solutions ITEX2019
Silver Medal.
Product : MAurNO: Gold Nanoparticle Reducing Agent from Marphysa moribidii ITEX2019 - Gold Medal.
Product: Dio-AurNO Research and Innovation Week (MPI) UNISZA, Terengganu 2019 - Silver Medal.
Product’s Name: Dio-Ointment: The Miracle of Malaysian Fish Bait as Aesthetic Skin Solutions Research and Innovation Week (MPI) UNISZA, Terengganu 2019 - Silver Medal.
Product’s Name: MAurNO: Gold Nanoparticle Reducing Agent from Marphysa moribidii Research and Innovation Week (MPI) 2019, UNISZA, Terengganu - Silver Medal.
Product: Fast-MARNO Research and Innovation Week (MPI) 2018, PSKT, Terengganu
- Bronze Medal.
Product’s Name: MyWonderCream Research and Innovation Week (MPI) 2018, PSKT, Terengganu - Bronze Medal.
Product: New Brain Model Research and Innovation Week (MPI) 2018, PSKT, Terengganu - Bronze Medal.
Product: MARNO Seoul International Innovation Fair (SIFF) 2017 - Gold Medal.
Product: MARNO PECIPTA 2017
Bioeconomy Innovation of the Year 2017.
Product: MARNO BioMalaysia 2017 - Gold Medal Most Innovative Product.
Product: MARNO BioMalaysia 2017 - Silver Medal Most Commercial Ready Product
Product: MARNO BioMalaysia 2017 - Gold Medal.
Product: MARNO Research and Innovation Week (MPI) 2017, PSKT, Terengganu - International Seabed Authority Endowment Fund INDEEP affiliated scientific expedition ‘Sampling the abyss: latitudinal biodiversity patterns along the base of Australia’s eastern continental margin’. Eastern Australia. 15th May – 16th June 2017
- Tuition fee exemption Summer course “Evolutionary and Taxonomic Diversity of Marine Invertebrates”. Organised by Department of Invertebrate Zoology, St. Petersburg State University, Russia. 3rd – 28th August 2015
- Domestic and accommodation cost exemption International Workshop for Taxonomy of Soft Corals, Tsukuba, Japan. 11th – 13th December 2013
- Best Student Poster Presentation The 11th International Polychaete Conference, Sydney, Australia. 4th – 9th August 2013
- Student’s Grant * The 11th International Polychaete Conference, Sydney, Australia. 4th – 9th August 2013. Awarded by the Australian Museum.
- Tuition and Accommodation Fee Exemption International Polychaete Course 2011, Nikolai Pertsov White Sea Biological Station, M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia. 7th – 20th September 2011. Awarded by the Nikolai Pertsov White Sea Biological Station.
- Top-up fund bursary National Research Foundation funds through SEAChange Project of the South African Network for Coastal and Oceanic Research (SANCOR).
Teaching Interests
- Estuarine and Mangrove Ecology
- Climate Change Biology
- Environment and Human
- Marine Ecology
- Biological Oceanography
- Environment – Issue and Global Perspective
- Science of SCUBA Diving and Water Safety
Postgraduate Students
2015 – Present
- Master’s student: 5 Graduated, 3 current
- PhD student: 1 Graduated, 3 current
- Post-Doctoral: 2 Graduated, 1 current
Supervision Activities
Completed Masters Supervision
- Spatio-temporal Distribution of Polychaetes (Annelida) in Sungai Terengganu Estuary, Peninsular Malaysia (Nurul Syazwani Alias )
2015
Main Supervisor
- Application of marine spatial planning in Setiu Wetland as an ecologically sensitive area and critical habitat for bivalves (Lua Wei Yein)
2020
Associate Supervisor
- Taxonomic, reproductive biology and distribution of Nypa worms, Namalycastis spp. in Setiu Wetlands, Terengganu (Nur Fazne Ibrahim)
2015
Associate Supervisor
- Distribution and Abundance of Marine Macrobenthic Communities in Selected Marine Ports and Offshore Areas of Malaysia (Irna Arifin)
2014
Associate Supervisor
- Genetic connectivity and anthropogenic disturbance of seagrass meadows along the coast of Peninsular Malaysia (Amanda Marie Osborn)
2020
Associate Supervisor
Current Masters Supervision
- The role of social media in enhancing marine life conservation awareness among school students (Najihah Abdullah)
2022
Associate Supervisor
- Diversity of cryptofauna in Terengganu Marine Park (Fatin Sharmimi Muhammad)
2020
Main Supervisor
- Indentification of mangrove baitworm ‘Ruat Bakau’ from genus Marphysa in the mangrove forest of Terengganu using integrated framework in taxonomy approach (Che Engku Siti Mariam Che Engku)
2021
Main Supervisor
Completed Doctoral Supervision
- Diversity, biology and ecology of mangrove bivalves with emphasis on mud clam (Geloina erosa) in Setiu Wetlands, Malaysia (Nurul Afifah Yahya )
2015
Associate Supervisor
Current Doctoral Supervision
- Evaluating Mangrove Vegetation Structure, Faunal Pollution Indicators and Socio-ecological Assessments in Relation to Shifted River Mouth in Setiu Wetlands, Malaysia (Nur Hannah Abdul Rahim )
2020
Associate Supervisor
- Ecology of Brackish Water Biofouling at Setiu Wetlands, Malaysia (Nur Amalina Ahmad Rizal )
2016
Main Supervisor
- Ecological Aspects of Polychaete Community in Relation to Coastal Defence Structure in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu (Nur Fazne Ibrahim)
2020
Main Supervisor
Completed Post-Doctoral Supervision
- Dr Isabel Cristina Molina Acevedo
2020 – 2021
Main Supervisor
- Dr Tulio Fabio Villalobos Guerrero
2020 – 2021
Main Supervisor
Current Post-Doctoral Supervision
- Dr Muzzalifah Abd Hamid
2021-2022
Main Supervisor
