Research Projects 2018
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Assoc Prof Dr Lee Choon Weng |
Investigating inter- and intra-species competition affecting cockle culture and production |
Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) |
1/5/2017 - 30/4/2018 |
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Assoc Prof Dr Lim Po Teen, Assoc Prof Dr Leaw Chui Pin & Hii Kieng Soon |
Mechanisms of red tides and hypoxia as ecological marine disasters and technologies for its early warning along the Malaysian waters, with emphasis on Johor Strait |
Institut of Hydrobiologia Chinese Academy of Science, Wuhan City China |
1/5/2018 - 31/7/2020 |
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Assoc Prof Dr Siti Aisah Alias |
Green Turtle Initiative Conservation Effort in Malaysia (GTICEM) |
Coral Triangle Center, Indonesia |
1/3/2018 - 31/12/2018 |
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Dr Bong Chui Wei |
Scientific expedition to the Kelantan River Basin and Estuary |
Third Institute of Oceanography, China |
1/5/2017 – 1/5/2022 |
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Dr Mohammed Rizman bin Idid |
Testing and analyzing partnership agreement regarding the partnership between The Third Institute of Oceanography, State Oceanic Administration, (TIO,SOA) China and The Institute Of Ocean Earth Sciences, University of Malaya (IOES, UM), Malaysia on "Marine Biodiversity Testing and Analyzing In Kelantan, Malaysia" |
Third Institute of Oceanography, China [IF030B-2017] |
1/3/2017 - 31/5/2022 |
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Dr Sahadev Sharma |
Net ecosystem productivity among different mangrove types (intact, degraded and restored)-Impacts of land use on net ecosystem productivity (NEP) and other ecosyste, services of mangrove forests |
U.S. Forest Service |
2018 – 2019 |
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Dr Sahadev Sharma |
Net ecosystem productivity among different mangrove types (intact, degraded and restored) - Are restored mangroves as resilient as intact mangroves?" |
U.S. Forest Service |
2018 – 2020 |
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Dr Sahadev Sharma, Dr Amy Then Yee Hui (ISB) & Dr Goh Hong Ching |
Using Nexus Thinking to Empower Community-based Management of Mangrove Fisheries |
UK-Southeast Asia Small Scale Research Partnerships Newton-Ungku Omar Fund |
2017 - 2019 |
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Dr Song Sze Looi |
Complete Plastome and Molecular Phylogeny of Gracilaria Seaweeds (Rhodophyta: Gracilariaceae) |
Toray Science Foundation, Japan |
Dec 2017 - Dec 2018 |
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Dr Vahab Vaezzadeh |
Use of barnacles as potential biomonitors for persistent organic pollutants in selected sites of Peninsular Malaysia |
LaMer Project, Ehime University, Japan |
2018 - 2019 |
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Dr Vahab Vaezzadeh, Dr Bong Chui Wei & Prof Dr Mohamad Pauzi Zakaria |
Distribution and input pathways of black carbon (BC) and petroleum hydrocarbons (PHCs) in sediments from the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia |
State Key Laboratory of Organic Geochemistry (SKLOG), Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (GIG-CAS), China |
Jan 2018 – Dec 2019 |
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Heng Wei Khang |
Rufford Small Grant on project – Mapping Dugong Habitat and Understanding Dugong Feeding Preferences in Sibu-Tinggi Archipelago, Johor, Malaysia - Towards Critical Habitat Protection |
The Rufford Foundation |
April 2018 – April 2019 |
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Prof Dato Dr Azizan Abu Samah; Neil Harris (Cranfield University); Mohd Talib Latif (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia); Matthew Ashfold (University of Nottingham Malaysia campus); David Oram (University of East Anglia); Mohammed Mead (Cranfield University) |
High Density Air Quality Monitoring in the Klang Valley (Malaysia) - A New High Resolution Observational Capability |
RCUK-Newton Fund |
1/12/2016 – 1/3/2019 |
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Prof Dato’ Dr Azizan Abu Samah |
The Global Methane Budget |
UK Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) |
30/5/2016 – 30/5/2020 |
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Prof Dato’ Dr Azizan Abu Samah |
The impact of northeast monsoon and sea level rise on sea level surge along the northeast coast of Peninsular Malaysia |
IF024-2017 (PADI Foundation) |
5/4/2017 – 4/4/2019 |
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National |
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A/P Dr Lee Choon Weng |
Investigation of anthropogenic effects (agriculture & aquaculture) on microbial pathogen dynamics in coastal waters for prediction, management & mitigation: Changes in air-ocean CO2 fluxes in relation to anthropogenic effects |
Ministry of Higher Education (IOES-2014D) |
1/12/2014 – 30/11/2018 |
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A/P Dr Lim Po Teen |
Distribution, abundance and population structure of giant clams (cardidaer:Bivalvia) of Perhentian Islands, Terengganu |
GA003-2017 (Jabatan Pengajian Tinggi) |
1/3/2017 - 31/12/2018 |
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A/P Dr Lim Po Teen |
Understanding HAB dynamics under a changing environment for prediction, management & mitigation |
Ministry of Higher Education (IOES-2014C) |
1/12/2014 - 30/11/2018 |
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A/P Dr Siti Aisah Alias |
Perbandingan tindakbalas dan penyesuaian kulat Antartika dan Tropika yang disebabkan oleh perubahan suhu udara-lautan dan UVR |
Ministry of Higher Education (IOES-2014G) |
1/12/2014 - 30/11/2018 |
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A/P Dr Siti Aisah Alias |
Soil extracellular enzyme from fungi and its response to temperature: a cross laltitudinal study |
MOSTI-ANGKASA (GA006-2014FL) |
20/11/2014 - 30/6/2018 |
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A/P Lim Po Teen, A/P Dr Othman Bojo (UNIMAS) & Dr Teng Sing Tung (UNIMAS) |
Community structures of phytoplankton in Sarawak with emphasis on toxic/harmful algal blooms |
F07/SGS/1522/2016 |
1/1/2017 – 31/12/2018 |
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Andrew Alek anak Tuen (PI) [UNIMAS], Kon Nyuk Fong [UNIMAS] & Assoc Prof Dr Leaw Chui Pin |
Rapid detection of harmful alagal bloom (HAB) species by using DNA barcoding and advances molecular approach |
Geran Kursi Shell, UNIMAS |
1/10/2017-15/2/2019 |
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Assoc Prof Dr Leaw Chui Pin, Assoc Prof Dr Lim Po Teen, Dr Hii Kieng Soon & Prof Gu Haifeng (TIO) |
Investigating The Coral Resilience In Perhentian Island Based On The Diversity Of Zooxanthellae Symbiodium Species (dinophyceae) |
Jabatan Taman Laut Malaysia |
2018 |
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Assoc Prof Dr Lim Po Teen |
Isolation and Characterization of Unique Metal-Respiring Bacteria From Coastal Marine Environments of The East of Peninsular Malaysia |
Program Rakan Penyelidikan RACE (CR002-2015) |
26/1/2015 – 25/1/2018 |
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Assoc Prof Dr Lim Po Teen, Assoc Prof Dr Leaw Chui Pin, Prof Dr Gires Usup (UKM), Dr Teng Sing Tung (UNIMAS) & Prof Dr Gu Haifeng (TIO), Dr Leo Lai Chan (City University of Hong Kong) & Dr Douding Lu (SIO) |
Source and fate of Ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP)-toxins and its implications on coral reef ecosystem health and seafood safety |
Kementerian Sains, Teknoogi & Inovasi (UM0042224) |
15/1/2018 - 14/1/2020 |
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Dr A. Aldrie Amir (UKM) & Dr Sahadev Sharma |
The fundamental influence of nitrogen on nutrient cycles and dynamics in Malaysia’s restored,managed and intact mangroves |
Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) |
1/8/2018 – 31/7/2019 |
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Dr Bong Chui Wei |
Investigation of anthropogenic effects (agriculture and aquaculture) on microbial pathogen dynamics in coastal waters for prediction, management & mitigation: Monsoonal impacts on waterbone pathogens from river to ocean |
Ministry of Higher Education (IOES-2014E) |
1/12/2014 – 30/11/2018 |
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Dr Lim Hong Chang (TARUC), Assoc Prof Dr Leaw Chui Pin, Assoc Prof Dr Lim Po Teen, Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Ikhwanuddin Abdullah (UMT), Dr Tan Hui Yin (TARUC), Muhammad Farouk Harman (TARUC) & Dr Teng Sing Tung (UNIMAS) |
Raphidophytes Chattonella species, potential fish killer of wild and cultured fishes: characterization and detection for Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) management |
Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi |
Aug 2017 – July 2019 |
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Dr Mohammed Rizman Idid & Dr Sahadev Sharma |
Kajian Potensi Kawasan Baharu Sebagai Taman Laut Di Negeri Melaka Dan Negeri Sembilan |
Jabatan Taman Laut Malaysia |
1/4/2018 – 31/10/2019 |
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Dr Teoh Ming Li & Prof Dr Phang Siew Moi |
Acclimatory responses of a green alga to elevated temperatures: a proteomic and bioinformatics approach |
MyGrant |
15/8/2017 - 14/8/2020 |
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Prof Dr Lim Phaik Eem |
Genomic responses of microalgae to climate changes across a global gradient |
National Antarctic Flagship Project, MOSTI |
27/1/2015 - 31/1/2018 |
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Prof Dr Lim Phaik Eem |
Tindakbalas & pengubahsuaian mikrob terhadap perubahan atmosfera berdasarkan latitub: perbandingan tindakbalas dan penyesuaian alga antartika dan tropika yang disebabkan oleh perubahan suhu udara lautan dan UVR |
Ministry of Higher Education (IOES-2014H) |
1/12/2014 - 30/11/2018 |
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Prof Dato’ Dr Azizan Abu Samah |
Flagship Program 1. An integrated approach; microbes and respond to climate change 2. Diversity and adaptation of microbes: across latitudinal study 3. Connectivity between equatorial and polar regions: from global warming to environmental and microbial community changes |
GA009-2014FL |
24/10/2014 – 15/6/2018 |
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Prof Dato’ Dr Azizan Abu Samah |
Information On Storm Sturges: What It Means To Malaysians And How We Can Adapt |
Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT) |
13/04/2017 - 31/03/2018 |
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Prof Dato’ Dr Azizan Abu Samah |
Ramalan cuaca ekstrim dan banjir |
Higher Ministry of Education (IOES-2014B) |
1/12/2014 – 30/11/2018 |
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Prof Dato’ Dr Azizan Abu Samah |
Sumber, emisi dan pengangkutan dinamik bahan surih kimia dan aerosol di rantau Asia-Pacific |
Higher Ministry of Education (IOES-2014A) |
1/12/2014 – 30/11/2018 |
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Prof Dato’ Dr Azizan Abu Samah |
Teleconnection between equatorial and polar climatic variability |
GA007-2014FL |
24/10/2014 – 15/6/2018 |
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Prof Dr Phang Siew Moi |
Characterization of nucleic acid specific Schottky diodes for applications in biotechnology |
MyGrant |
15/08/2017 - 14/08/2020 |
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Prof Dr Phang Siew Moi |
IOES HICoE : Air-ocean-land interaction |
Ministry of Higher Education (IOES-2014) |
1/12/2014 - 30/11/2018 |
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Prof Dr Phang Siew Moi |
Penghasilan dan emisi halokarbon daripada alga marin semasa perubahan iklim |
Ministry of Higher Education (IOES-2014F) |
1/12/2014 - 30/11/2018 |
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Prof Dr Phang Siew Moi |
UM Algae |
GA003-2012 |
4/5/2015 - 31/12/2030 |
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University |
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A/P Dr Hanafi Hussin |
Socio-conomic assessment and impact of high value-added products derived from seaweed |
Grand Challenge |
1/6/2015 – 1/6/2018 |
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A/P Dr Lee Choon Weng & Dr Bong Chui Wei |
Investigation photoadaptation of primary producers in different light-dark incubation regimes via the Landry and Hassett Dilution method |
Universiti Malaya |
8/1/2017 - 8/1/2018 |
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A/P Dr Lee Choon Weng & Wong Yi You |
Vibrio community in the coastal waters of Peninsular Malaysia |
Universiti Malaya |
2/11/2016 - 2/11/2019 |
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Assoc Prof Dr Rozainah Mohamad Zakaria & Wan Rashidah Wan Abd Kadir (FRIM) |
Carbon sequestrian in mangrove ecosystems in Klang islands, Selangor |
RP019D-13SUS |
8/1/2016 - 8/1/2018 |
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Assoc Prof Dr Rozainah Mohamad Zakaria (ISB & Dr Sahadev Sharma |
Spatial Pattern Dynamics Of Ecosystem Carbon Stocks In Mangrove Forest Of West Coast Peninsular Malaysia |
GPF015B-2018 |
1/9/2018 - 31/8/2020 |
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Assoc Prof Dr Siti Aisah Alias, Dr Mohammed Rizman Idid & Dr Nuradilla Mohamad Fauzi |
Adaptation of Pseudogymnoascus spp. to Heat Stress Using Transcriptomic Approach |
RU grant |
1/11/2018 - 31/12/2019 |
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Assoc Prof Dr Siti Aisah Alias, Dr Saiful Anuar Karsani, Dr Nuradilla Mohamad Fauzi & Mohammed Rizman Idid |
Proteomic analysis of Pseudogymnoascus spp. from different biogeographic regions in response to temperature variation |
UMRG (RP026A-18SUS) |
22/02/2018 - 22/2/2019 |
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Dr Acga Cheng (ISB), Prof Dr Phang Siew Moi, Prof Dr Lim Phaik Eem & Affendi Yang Amri |
Marine Plant-herbivore Synergies: Plant Traits That Predict Consumption Rates And Preferences Of Generalists Herbivores |
RU grant |
13/4/2017 - 30/9/2019 |
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Dr Bong Chui Wei & Prof Dr Chong Ving Ching, Dr Jillian Ooi Lean Sim, Assoc Prof Dr Lee Choon Weng, Assoc Prof Dr Rozainah Mohamad Zakaria & Dr Wong Wey Lim (UTAR) |
Biofouling mechanisms of larval stalked barnacles |
RP019B-13SUS |
8/1/2017 - 8/1/2019 |
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Dr Bong Chui Wei & Thiang Ee Lean |
Investigation Of Selected Antibiotic Residues In Marine Aquaculture In Malaysia |
Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) [PG309-2016A] |
15/8/2017 - 14/8/2020 |
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Dr Cheah Wee & Prof Dato’ Dr Azizan Abu Samah |
Primary Production Dynamics in the Strait of Malacca in the Past Two Decades |
RU grant (TU001H-2018) |
1/11/2018 - 31/12/2019 |
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Dr Hii Kieng Soon, Assoc Prof Dr Lim Po Teen & Assoc Prof Dr Leaw Chui Pin |
Distribution Of Toxic Dinoflagellate In East And West Coast Of Peninsular Malaysian Waters |
RU grant |
2017 - 2018 |
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Dr Kishneth Palaniveloo, Dr Mohammed Rizman Idid, A/P Siti Aisah Alias & Affendi Yang Amri |
Bioactive secondary metabolites from corals and its symbiotic microorganisms of the Malaysian Peninsular |
Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan |
19/03/2018 - 19/03/2020 |
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Dr Loh Kar Hoe |
Changes In Ichthyoplankton Diversity And Abundance In Klang Strait After 30 Years Of Anthropogenic Impact |
Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) |
30/11/2015-30/11/2018 |
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Dr Loh Kar Hoe & Dr Amy Then Yee Hui (ISB) |
Molecular Phylogenetics and Taxanomy of Moray Eels (Muraenidae) |
UMRG RP018B-16SUS |
8/1/2016 – 8/1/2018 |
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Dr Loh Kar Hoe & Dr Amy Then Yee Hui (PI) [ISB] |
Evaluation of the Fishery status of Malaysian Elasmobranchs |
Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) RP018C-16SUS |
8/1/2016 - 8/1/2018 |
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Dr Louisa Ponnampalam & Dr Jillian Ooi Lean Sim (Faculty of Art and Social Science) |
Mapping Dugong Habitat and Understanding Dugong Feeding Habits in the Johor East Coast Islands |
(UMRG Programme) - SUS (Sustainability Science) |
8/1/2016 - 8/1/2019 |
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Dr Mohammed Rizman bin Idid, Dr Loh Kar Hoe & Dr Amy Then Yee Hui (ISB) |
Biodiversity and conservation of marine resources (marine fish, invertebrates and fungi) |
UMRG |
20/2/2017 - 19/2/2018 |
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Dr Mohammed Rizman Idid, A/P Dr Siti Aisah Alias & Dr Pang Ka-Lai (NTOU) |
Biodiversity and bioactivity of marine fungi associated with marine invertebrates |
RP018A-16SUS |
8/1/2016 – 8/1/2019 |
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Dr Ng Fong Lee |
Establish Novel Nanomaterials Electrodes and Investigate Different Light Quality on the Bioelectricity Generation from an Algal Biophotovoltaic Device |
RU grant |
2018 - 2019 |
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Dr Poong Sze Wan |
Comparative Transcriptome Analysis of Commercially and Ecologically Important Seaweeds (Gracilaria sp.) in Response to Global Warming |
RU009A-2018 |
1/9/2018 - 31/12/2019 |
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Dr Sahadev Sharma |
Quantification of ecosystem carbon stocks and potential CO2 emissions due to mangroves deforestation in Kelantan |
RU grant |
2018 - 2019 |
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Dr Sheeba Nettukandy Chenoli, Prof Dr Azizan Abu Samah, Kim Seong-Joong & Matthew A. Lazzara |
Observational and numerical study of meteorological characteristics over Antarctic Peninsula |
UMRG (RP026D-18SUS) |
22/02/2018 - 22/2/2019 |
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Dr Song Sze Looi |
Complete Plastid Genome and Molecular Phylogeny Of Gracilaria changii and G. salicornia (Rhodophyta: Gracilariaceae) |
University of Malaya RU003D-2017 |
13/04/2017 - 31/03/2018 |
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Fiona Keng She Lin & Prof Dr Phang Siew Moi |
Emissions of volatile halocarbons from selected species of tropical marine seaweeds |
Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) (PG300-2016A) |
8/11/2016 - 8/11/2019 |
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Prof Dr Lim Phaik Eem, Assoc Prof Dr Lee Choon Weng, Prof Dr Phang Siew Moi & Dr Poong Sze Wan |
Metabolic responses of polar marine microalgae towards ocean acidification |
UMRG (RP026B-18SUS) |
22/02/2018 - 22/2/2019 |
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Prof Dr Phang Siew Moi |
Development of offshore and onshore systems for cultivation of selected seaweeds |
Grand Challenge-SBS (Equitable Society) (GC002B-15SBS) |
1/6/2015 – 1/6/2018 |
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Prof Dr Sumiani Yusoff & Dr Sahadev Sharma |
Vulnerability and Adaptation of Coastal Communities toward Climate Change |
RU grant |
2018 - 2019 |
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Private |
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Dr Amy Then Yee Hui & Dr Loh Kar Hoe |
Freshwater Stingray Where Are You? Tracking Freshwater Stringray Through Environmental Dna From Major Rivers In Peninsular Malaysia |
Malaysian Nature Society |
2018 – 2019 |
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Heng Wei Khang, Dr Jillian Ooi Lean Sim, Dr Mohammed Rizman Idid & Dr Louisa Ponnampalam (MareCet) |
Mapping Dugong Habitat and Understanding Dugong Feedings Preferences in Sibu-Tinggi Archipelago, Johor, Malaysia |
Malaysian Nature Society |
15/5/2018 |
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Mok Man Ying, Dr Jillian Ooi Lean Sim, Affendi Yang Amri & Prof Norma Che Yusoff (ISB) |
Potential role of sea urchins in enhancing coral recruitment and improving coral reef resilience |
Malaysian Nature Society |
15/5/2018 |
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Prof Dato’ Dr Azizan Abu Samah & Dr Sheeba Nettukandy Chenoli |
A Comprehensive Investigation On The Characteristics Of Near Surface Wind Field And Boundary Layer In The Jang Bogo Station, Terra Nova Bay, Antarctica, Through Observational And Numerical Simulation Studies |
Yayasan Penyelidikan Antartika Sultan Mizan |
1/6/2018 – 31/5/2021 |
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Prof Dr Phang Siew Moi & Dr Yeong Hui Yin |
Enhancement of the biomass and lipid productivity of the selected four thraustochytrid strains for food and feed applications |
Ecolex Sdn Bhd |
1/6/2017 - 20/06/2019 |
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Dr Cheah Wee, Prof Dato’ Dr Azizan Abu Samah, Dr Sazlina Salleh (USM), Maria Hoppema (Alfred-Wegener-Institute for Polar and Marine Research), Andrew McMinn (University of Tasmania) & Chun Hoe Chow (NTOU) |
Response of Southern Ocean carbon fluxes to changes in phytoplankton and environmental forcing |
Yayasan Penyelidikan Antartika Sultan Mizan |
1/11/2018 – 31/10/2020 |
