Dr. Safuan Che Din
Coral Reef Ecology (CORE)
Institute of Oceanography and Environment (INOS) UMT
+609 668 3196 (Office)
+6010 467 8396 (Mobile)
chedinmohdsafuan@umt.edu.my
BIO
Dr. Mohd Safuan Che Din is currently working as a lecturer at the Institute of Oceanography and Environment (INOS), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT). He obtained his Ph.D. from INOS-UMT in 2022, with a field of study focused on coral reef ecology. He began his research career as a post-doctoral researcher at the Centre for Ocean Governance (COG), INOS-UMT in 2021, where he was involved in ocean governance research by bridging science with management using the Marine Spatial Planning concept. He now works full-time as a lecturer and researcher in INOS-UMT, actively involved in research related to coral reefs and ecosystem-based management. As a young lecturer in the institute, Dr. Safuan’s academic accomplishments have been recognized through several national/international scientific awards, 8 research grants as main and co-researcher, and 25 peer-reviewed publications. Additionally, he has been involved in various national research projects, particularly from the Department of Fisheries, Malaysia and Sarawak Forestry Corporation. Dr. Safuan is also actively involved in consultancy activities for oil and gas companies such as Shell Sarawak Berhad and Petronas.
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ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Post-Doctoral
Institute of Oceanography and Environment (INOS), UMT (Oct 2021 – Sept 2022)
- Lecturer/Researcher
Institute of Oceanography and Environment (INOS), UMT (Oct 2022 – present)
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DEGREES
- Doctor of Philosophy
* Ph.D., Marine Science
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) (2021)
- Master’s Degree
* MSc. Marine Science
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) (2015)
- Bachelor’s Degree
* BSc. Marine Biology
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) (2012)
Journal article
Conference Papers
Dive Site Attractiveness Index (Dsai) As An Innovation In Scuba Diving Tourism: A Case Of Perhentian Islands. Proceedings of the Global Tourism Conference 2021
Coral Reef Status and Hard Coral Communities in Labuan Marine Park, Malaysia. Prosiding Seminar Jabatan Taman Laut Malaysia 2018
Chapter in Books
Reports
Marine Flora And Fauna Study (MFFS) For FDP SK 316 Gas Kasawari CO2 Sequestration Project, Sarawak (Coral Reef Communities Survey), 2022
Habitat and Marine Resources Mapping of Pulau Kapas Marine Park, 2022
Kajian Pembangunan Pelan Pengurusan Kelestarian Taman Laut Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan, 2022
Feasibility Study for The New Lawas Deep Water Port Complex in The Northern Region Development Zone, Sarawak – Social and Environmental Assessment Studies (Sea) – Coral Reef Communities, 2021
Feasibility Study for The New Lawas Deep Water Port Complex in The Northern Region Development Zone, Sarawak – Social and Environmental Assessment Studies (Sea) – Seagrass, 2021
Marine Flora and Fauna Survey at Luconia Shoal National Park (Lsnp), Offshore Sarawak – Coral Reef Communities Survey, 2021
Research Interests
Coral Reef Survey and Monitoring, Coral Reef Ecology, Coral Physiology, Fatty Acid Biomarkers, Marine Spatial Planning
Grants
- Vertical Structure of Coral Community in Pulau Bidong: Influence of Reef Zonation, Depth and Wave Energy Gradient
Principal Investigator * TAPE-RG * Dec 2022 – Dec 2024
- Focus Group: Dasar dan Perundangan Marin’ bagi Projek Perkhidmatan Perolehan Data Maklumat Ekosistem dan Biodiversiti Marin di Perairan Malaysia bagi Kegunaan Bahagian Taman Laut Malaysia dan Pengurusan Sumber
Team Member * Dept. of Fisheries * Dec 2021 – Aug 2023
- Pembinaan Keupayaan Komuniti Pulau Redang dan Pulau Perhentian Dalam Pengurusan Sisi Pepejal Bersepadu
Team Member * SUK Terengganu * Jan 2022 – Dec 2022
- Projek pemetaan habitat dan sumber marin di Taman Laut Pulau Kapas, Terengganu Fasa 1
Team Member * Dept. of Fisheries * April 2022 – Nov 2022
- Kajian Pembangunan Pelan Pengurusan Kelestarian Taman Laut Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan
Team Member * Dept. of Fisheries * April 2022 – Nov 2022
- Projek Kerjasama Malaysia Marine Spatial Planning (MMSP Project)
Team Member * Fujian Institute for Sustainable Oceans * Dec 2021 – Nov 2021
- Mapping and Sharing the Dive Site Attractiveness Index (Dsai) With Dive Centers, Marine Park and Local Communities in Perhentian Island
Team Member * KTAG UMT * March 2020 – April 2021
Consultancy
- Marine Flora and Fauna Study (Mffs) For FDP SK 316 Gas Kasawari CO2 Sequestration Project, Sarawak
Project Leader
* Chemsain Konsultant Sdn Bhd, PETRONAS
- Feasibility Study for The New Lawas Deep Water Port Complex in The Northern Region Development Zone, Sarawak – Social and Environmental Assessment Studies (Sea)
Team Member
* Nurziqman Marine Seivices Sdn. Bhd.,
* Chemsain Konsultant Sdn. Bhd., Shell Sarawak Bhd.
- Marine Flora and Fauna Survey at Luconia Shoal National Park (LSNP), Offshore Sarawak
Project Leader
* Chemsain Konsultant Sdn Bhd, PETRONAS
* Shell Sarawak Bhd.
Collaborators
- Department of Fisheries Malaysia, Sarawak Forestry Corporation
- Fujian Institute for Sustainable Oceans
Professional Activities
- Certified OPITO
* Terengganu Safety Training Centre Sdn. Bhd.
2021
- Journalist
* Majalah INFOKUS
2013
Award/Distinction
- Presenter, Young Oceanographer Award
* Training Course on Marine Scientific Research in the South China Sea, held on
13th-17th Dec 2021
- Presenter, Student Grant Award
* The 4th Asian Pacific Coral Reefs Symposium, held on 4th-13th July 2018,
Philippines
Other Recognition
- 2022 – Postgraduate Excellence Award (UMT)
Teaching Interests
- Coral Reef Ecology
Postgraduate Students
2023 – Present
- Master’s student: 3 current
- PhD student: 2 current
Supervision Activities
Current Masters Supervision
- Habitat Suitability Modelling Of Acropora Cervicornis Communities. (Wan Mohamad Akif Wan Ruseli)
2023
Associate Supervisor
- Vertical Structure Of Coral Community In Pulau Bidong: Influence Of Reef Zonation, Depth And Wave Energy Gradient (Nur Qamarina Mohmad Fuad)
2023
Main Supervisor
- Waste Management Practices Among The Community Of Redang Island (Nurul Farhana Abdul Razak)
2023
Associate Supervisor
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Current Doctoral Supervision
- Ecology Of Grouper (Family: Serranidae) In A Tropical Coral Reef Ecosystem Of South China Sea. (Muhammad Afiq Firdaus Aminudin)
2023
Associate Supervisor
- Enhancing Sustainable Marine Park Management And The Boundary Community: A Case Study Of Labuan Marine Park (Lua Wei Yien)
2023
Associate Supervisor
