IOESBULLETININSTITUTE OF OCEAN AND EARTH SCIENCES (IOES)C308, Advanced Studies Complex,Universiti Malaya50603 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIAPhone : +603-7967 4640/6995Fax : +603-7967 6994E-mail : [email protected] ISSUE JULY-DEC 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTSVISIT Tropical Marine Science Institute (TMSI), National University ofSingapore (NUS)VISIT University of Malaya Centre for Continuing Education (UMCCed)VISIT Tianjin University, ChinaIOES HICOE SEMINAR 2024Air-Ocean-Land Interactions in a Changing ClimateWORKSHOP 1st International Workshop on Maritime ContinentEXHIBITORin conjunction with the Lecture Session by Prof. Ir. Dr. H.Rokhmin DahuriVISIT Third Institute of Oceanography, ChinaSesi Libat Urus Staf-UM Staff Engagement SessionVISIT University of Technology and Applied Sciences, OmanIOES SEMINAR 2024 URBAN AIR POLLUTION SERIESChemical Composition of Urban and Forest Atmospheres and Its Impacton HealthVISIT University of São Paulo, BrazilVISIT Director of the University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC)VISIT School of Earth System Sciences (SESS), Tianjin University, ChinaVISIT Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science(CEFAS) and British High Commission (BHC) Kuala LumpurIOES SCIENTIFIC SEMINAR SERIES 2024Beautiful Jellyfish!! Taxonomy and HusbandryVISIT Department of Chemical Engineering, Universiti MalayaResearch Collaboration Discussion with Hong Kong Science and TechPark: Hong Kong Well Life Biotechnology Ltd.1.2.8.7.6.5.3.4.9.10.15.14.13.12.11.17.16....1...2...3...4...8...9...10...11...12...13...14...15...16...17...18...19...20I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2
TABLE OF CONTENTSTaiwan International Graduate Program in Academia Sinica,TaiwanBRIEFINGEDUCATIONAL VISITAquatic Science students, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, TerengganuVISIT First Institute of Oceanography (FIO), Ministry of Natural Resources(MNR), ChinaIOES-NARC SEMINAR SERIESUArctic and Memorial Engineering's Programs, Research and CollaborationOpportunitiesVISITMEDIA COVERAGESJapan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences(JIRCAS)VISIT Ocean College, Zhejiang University, ChinaCONGRATULATORY NOTES17.21.20.19.18.24.23.22....21...22...23...25...26...27...28...30I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2
1-5 JULY 24Bachok Marine ResearchStation, Kelantan+603-79674640 https://ioes.um.edu.my [email protected] research group from the Tropical Marine Science Institute (TMSI), National Universityof Singapore (NUS) led by Dr. Sandric Leong Chee Yew paid a visit to the Bachok MarineResearch Station, Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences (IOES), Universiti Malaya,Kelantan from 1 to 5 July 2024. The visit included a laboratory visit, a joint seminar onHAB discovery, a Nanopore technology workshop by TMSI , a transcriptome sequencingsession by BMRS, and a field survey on Perhentian Island.VisitTropical Marine Science Institute (TMSI),National University of Singapore (NUS)1I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2
Deputy Executive Director (Academic and Student Affairs) of UMCCED, Ir. Dr. TeohWen Hui visited Bachok Marine Research Station (BMRS) to tour the facilities anddiscuss the potential activities with their students at the station.Visit14 JULY 24Bachok Marine ResearchStation, KelantanSUNDAY+603-79674640 https://ioes.um.edu.my [email protected] of Malaya Centre forContinuing Education (UMCCed)2I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2
Five researchers from the School of Marine Science and Technology, Tianjin University,China visited IOES on 16 July 2024 to discuss collaboration for research programs andstudent and staff exchange. The visit was led by Associate Professor Dr. Shaoyang Chen.Visit16 JULY 24Anggerik Room, AdvancedStudies Complex,Universiti MalayaTUESDAY+603-79674640 https://ioes.um.edu.my [email protected] University, China3I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2
IOES has collaborated with the Institute of AdvancedStudies in organizing the IOES HICoE Seminar 2024 withthemed \"Air-Ocean Land Interactions in a ChangingClimate\" on 25 July 2024 at the Auditorium, AdvancedStudies Complex, Universiti Malaya. This seminar wasinaugurated by YBrs. Ts. Inv. Dr. Mohammad bin Abdullah(Acting Director, IPT Research Excellence Division, Ministryof Higher Education).25 JULY 24Auditorium, AdvancedStudies Complex,Universiti MalayaTHURSDAYIOES HICoE Seminar 2024:Air-Ocean-Land Interactionsin a Changing Climate+603-79674640 https://ioes.um.edu.my [email protected] IOES HICoE Seminar 2024 was an academic and research seminar which aims toprovide a platform to enable researchers, especially IOES researchers under the HigherInstitution Center of Excellence (HICoE) program, Department of Higher Education,Ministry of Education Malaysia to present their research results in the niche area which isAir-Ocean-Land Interactions. This seminar also aims to open doors for collaboration in thefield of research between other HICoE institutions, research organisation, universities,government and private agencies within Malaysia and regional countries.4I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2
The forum Impact and Adaptation to Climate Change: A Malaysian Context is also held aspart of the HICoE seminar and feature discussions on the following key areas:+603-79674640 https://ioes.um.edu.my [email protected]. Global and National Impact of Atmospheric and Oceanic Variabilities on Malaysia2. Current Framework for Disaster Management3. Communication and Public AwarenessObjectives of Forum:Understand the influence of variabilities in atmospheric and oceanic processes,transboundary issues, and pollution in a changing climate.Foster collaboration among scientific experts, government agencies, and NGOs todevelop comprehensive strategies for climate mitigation/adaptation.Enhance public awareness and engagement on climate change impacts andpreparedness.Moderator:Emeritus Prof. Dato’ Dr. Azizan Abu Samah (Universiti Malaya)Panels:i. Prof. Dr. Jin-Yi Yu (Department of Earth System Science, University of California, Irvine)ii. Mr. Rusli bin Ibrahim (Director, Policy and Planning Section Disaster Planning andPreparedness Division, National Disaster Management Agency)iii. Mr. Ambun Dindang (Deputy Director General (Strategic & Technical), MalaysianMeteorological Department)iv. Ms. Sim Leoi Leoi (Editor, The STAR)Forum: Impact and Adaptation to ClimateChange: A Malaysian Context5I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2
Other than oral presentations by scientists and researchers at the seminar, currentfindings related to topics under the HICoE research sub-themes such as Air-LandInteractions, Response and Adaptation of Biota to Climate and Ocean Changes, and AirLand-Biota Interactions were also showcased as posters by the postgraduate students.The Executive Director of IOES, Prof. Dr. Lim Phaik Eem emphasized that the IOESHICOE Seminar 2024 represented a significant milestone for the institute and UniversitiMalaya in advancing our understanding of climate interactions and fostering globalcollaboration. This event underscored the commitment of Universiti Malaya and itspartners to drive research excellence and address the pressing environmental challengesof our time, hopefully delivering significant outputs that influence towards policymaking and drive impactful research that can lead to sustainable solutions for climatechange.+603-79674640 https://ioes.um.edu.my [email protected] JULY 24Auditorium, AdvancedStudies Complex,Universiti MalayaTHURSDAYIOES HICoE Seminar 2024:Air-Ocean-Land Interactionsin a Changing Climate6I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2
+603-79674640 https://ioes.um.edu.my [email protected] JULY 24Auditorium, AdvancedStudies Complex,Universiti MalayaTHURSDAYIOES HICoE Seminar 2024:Air-Ocean-Land Interactionsin a Changing ClimateBest Oral Presenters:1st Prize - Lai Jia Yong (Seasonal Variations of Microbial Diversity in The Sedimentof an Eroding Mangrove in Kapar, Selangor)2nd Prize - Dr. Wong Yi You (Environmental Factors that Regulate Vibrio spp.Abundance and Community Structure in Tropical Waters3rd Prize - Tinesa Krishnan (Trace Gas Emissions by Tropical Green SeaweedCaulerpa lentilifera in Response to Seawater Temperature and Salinity Changes)Best Poster Presenters:1st Prize - Lee Sze Yue (Whole Genome Sequence Assembly and SecondaryMetabolite Biosynthesis Gene Clusters Analysis of Polar Fungi Pseudogymnoascus)2nd Prize - Sanjeef Kumr Subramaniam (A Metagenomic Survey of Soil Microbiomeof Greenwich Island, Maritime Antarctica)3rd Prize - Walter Aaron Wong Chun Yin (Prevalence of Water-borne Bacteria andParasites in Selangor River Basin)7I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2
+603-79674640 https://ioes.um.edu.my [email protected] O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2The 1st International Workshop on Maritime Continent (IWMC2024) was held on 28 July to 2August 2024 at the Le Meridien Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah with the aim of providing apioneering platform for dialogue and collaboration between researchers in the field ofatmospheric science, marine ecosystem dynamics, hydrological processes and interactionsbetween these three components (air-ocean-land) in the Southeast Asian Maritime region('Maritime Continent'). A total of 30 participants from various local and internationalorganizations participated in this workshop consisting of the Department of MeteorologyMalaysia, Universiti Malaya, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, University of California, Irvine,USA, Academia Sinica, Taiwan and National Taiwan University, Taiwan.Workshop28JULY2 AUG 2024Le Meridien Hotel, KotaKinabalu, Sabah1st International Workshop on MaritimeContinent
+603-79674640 https://ioes.um.edu.my [email protected] Malaya through the units under the portfolio of the Deputy Vice Chancellor(Research & Innovation) has organized a Lecture Session by Prof. Ir. Dr. H. Rokhmin Dahuriwith the title 'Enhancing A Mutual Collaboration between Indonesia and Malaysia inEducation, Innovation and Blue-Green Economy for A Better, Prosperous and SustainabilityWorld' on 30 July 2024 at the Auditorium, Research & Innovation Management Complex,,Universiti Malaya. This program is a collaboration between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ofMalaysia, the Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) and Universiti Malaya as the lead university.IOES has been selected as one of the exhibitors in conjunction with this lecture sessiontogether with the National Antarctic Research Center, the Department of Geography and theInstitute of Biological Sciences.30 JULY 24Auditorium, Research &Innovation ManagementComplexExhibitorTUESDAYIn conjunction with the Lecture Sessionby Prof. Ir. Dr. H. Rokhmin Dahuri9I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2
Dr. Luo Zhaohe and his student from the Third Institute of Oceanography (TIO), China did aone-month scholarship visit to BMRS. During this visit, they were engaged in in-depthdiscussions to strengthen the research collaboration and share expertise in data analysis forPacBio metagenomics.Visit+603-79674640 https://ioes.um.edu.my [email protected] AUG 2024Bachok Marine ResearchStation, KelantanFRIDAYThird Institute of Oceanography, China10I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2
+603-79674640 https://ioes.um.edu.my [email protected] Malaya Vice-Chancellor’s Office has organized the Sesi Libat Urus Staf for all UniversitiMalaya staff in Bachok, together with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dato' Seri Ir. Dr. Noor AzuanAbu Osman, at the Universiti Malaya Education Centre (UMEC), Bachok. We also extend ourheartfelt thanks to UMEC, Bachok for graciously hosting this event.This session was not only an opportunity to discuss and address important issues, but it alsostrengthened the bond between UM's management team and all staff from UMEC, the Academy ofIslamic Studies (API), the University of Malaya Centre for Continuing Education (UMCCed) andBachok Marine Research Station (BMRS), IOES, Bachok. Together, we stand united as one UMcommunity, regardless of our location, institute, or faculty.Following the Sesi Libat Urus Staf Bachok, the Vice-Chancellor, along with Professor Dr. YatimahAlias, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & International), Professor Dr. Zamri Radzi, Deputy ViceChancellor (Student Affairs), Professor Ir. Dr. Kaharudin Dimyati, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research& Innovation), and Professor Ir. Dr. Ramesh Singh a/l Kuldip Singh, Deputy Vice-Chancellor(Development), took the opportunity to visit the station and tour BMRS facilities.Sesi Libat Urus StafBachok Marine ResearchStation, Kelantan7 AUG 2024WEDNESDAYCredit photo: Corporate Communication Centre, UMUM Staff Engagement Session11I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2
A delegation from the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS), Omanvisited IOES on 15 August 2024. The delegation consisted of 24 students whichreceive the Royal Honorary Grants from His Majesty, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq as areward to their exceptional academic achievements and extracurricular activities. Thestudents also accompanied by 4 staff headed by Dr Ahmed Ali Al Shabri, AssistantVice-Chancellor of UTAS.They were given brief introduction about IOES and were also taken to visit IOESResearch Laboratories to show selected research projects IOES researchers andpostgraduate students.Visit15 AUG 2024The Cube, ResearchManagement & InnovationComplex+603-79674640 https://ioes.um.edu.my [email protected] of Technology and AppliedSciences, Oman12I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2
+603-79674640 https://ioes.um.edu.my [email protected] has organized IOES Seminar 2024 Urban Air PollutionSeries on 5 September 2024 by inviting Prof. Dr. Pérola deCastro Vasconcellos from the University of São Paulo, Brazilas a speaker. The seminar titled \"Chemical Composition ofUrban and Forest Atmospheres and Its Impact on Health\"which focused on various issues related to atmosphericchemistry of organic and inorganic species in aerosols fromurban and forest environments.IOES Seminar 2024 Urban AirPollution Series5 SEPT 2024Anggerik Room, AdvancedStudies ComplexTHURSDAYChemical Composition of Urban and ForestAtmospheres and Its Impact on Health13I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2
Prof. Pérola de Castro Vasconcellos from the University of São Paulo, along with Assoc.Prof. Dr Liew Chee Sun and Assoc. Prof. Dr Tey Kok Soon from the Faculty ofComputer Science and Information Technology, Universiti Malaya visited BachokMarine Research Station (BMRS), Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences, Bachok forresearch collaboration with Dr. Cheah Wee. They also visited Global AtmosphericWatch (GAW) Center which act as atmospheric observation tower to provide aframework for observations and assessment of the state and development ofenvironmental issues related to atmospheric chemical composition.Visit6 SEPT 2024Bachok Marine ResearchStation, Kelantan+603-79674640 https://ioes.um.edu.my [email protected] of São Paulo, Brazil14I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2
Prof. Dr. Nazirah Hasnan, Director of the University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC)visited Bachok Marine Research Station on 8 September 2024.Visit8 SEPT 2024Bachok Marine ResearchStation, Kelantan+603-79674640 https://ioes.um.edu.my [email protected] of the University of MalayaMedical Centre (UMMC)15I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2
+603-79674640 https://ioes.um.edu.my [email protected] delegation from the School of Earth System Science (SESS), Tianjin University visitedIOES on 13 September 2024 to strengthen cooperation and explore research andacademic collaboration opportunities between both institutions. The delegation wasled by Prof. Chen Jiubin and accompanied by Assoc. Prof. Chen Wai and Ms. ZhangYifei (Section Chief, for International Affairs).Anggerik Room, AdvancedStudies ComplexFRIDAY13 SEPT 2024School of Earth System Sciences (SESS),Tianjin University, China16I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2
A delegation from the British High Commission Kuala Lumpur (BHC KL) and the Centerfor Environmental, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), United Kingdom visitedIOES on 20 September 2024. CEFAS is known for its expertise in environmental,fisheries and aquaculture science which has great potential to cooperation between thetwo organizations. The visit has provided a valuable opportunity for IOES and CEFASto discuss potential areas of collaboration in various fields, share insights and bestpractices, and explore collaboration to address challenges in sustainable fisheriesmanagement and aquaculture development.Visit+603-79674640 https://ioes.um.edu.my [email protected] SEPT 2024Anggerik Room, AdvancedStudies ComplexFRIDAYCentre for Environment, Fisheries andAquaculture Science (CEFAS) and BritishHigh Commission (BHC) Kuala Lumpur17I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2
Professor Hiroshi Miyake from the School of Marine Biosciences, Kitasato University,Japan delivered a seminar entitled \"Beautiful Jellyfish!! Taxonomy and Husbandry\" on17 October 2024 at the Anggerik Room, Advanced Study Complex. This amazingseminar was attended by lecturers, researchers and postgraduate students from IOESand other faculties and institutions such as Faculty of Creative Arts, Universiti Malaya;Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya; Borneo Marine Research Institute, UniversitiMalaysia Sabah; Centre for Marine and Coastal studies (CEMACS), Universiti SainsMalaysia and Institute of Bioscience and Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia.IOES Scientific Seminar Series 2024+603-79674640 https://ioes.um.edu.my [email protected] OCT 2024Anggerik Room, AdvancedStudies ComplexTHURSDAYBeautiful Jellyfish!! Taxonomy andHusbandry18I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2
Visit+603-79674640 https://ioes.um.edu.my [email protected] OCT 2024Bachok Marine ResearchStation, KelantanProf. Mohd Azram Ramli, Dr. Zullhelmi Amir, and Dr. MONDAYMohd Usman Mohd Junakli from the Department ofChemical Engineering, Universiti Malaya visitedBMRS as part of their community project on a waterfiltration system for BMRS and the surroundingvillages. The construction of the system is expectedto be completed by the end of 2025.Department of Chemical Engineering,Universiti Malaya19I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2
Research CollaborationDiscussion+603-79674640 https://ioes.um.edu.my [email protected] OCT 2024Anggerik Room, AdvancedStudies ComplexWEDNESDAYA joint research discussion with Hong Kong Science and Tech Park: Hong Kong WellLife Biotechnology Ltd. was conducted on 30 October 2024 at Anggerik Room,Advanced Study Complex, Universiti Malaya. The delegation was led by Mr. Alex Lamand Ms. Cooby Chan, co-founders of Well Life Biotech. The meeting provides anopportunity for IOES/UM academics and researchers to explore potentialcollaborative projects and share insights across various research fields.Hong Kong Science and Tech Park:Hong Kong Well Life Biotechnology Ltd.20I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2
Briefing+603-79674640 https://ioes.um.edu.my [email protected] NOV 2024Anggerik Room, AdvancedStudies ComplexTUESDAYDr. Chia-Ying Anderin Chuang (Associate Research Fellow from Research Center forEnvironmental Changes, Academia Sinica, Taiwan) gave a briefing of Taiwan InternationalGraduate Program in Academia Sinica, Taiwan on 5 November 2024. This programprovides over 100 funded PhD scholarships in 12 interdisciplinary programs ranging fromphysical sciences, life sciences to social sciences and the humanities. The program is anintensive pre-doctoral training program that prepares all of its participating interns withthe necessary knowledge and skills for future research or career development throughrigorous hands-on experience.Taiwan International Graduate Program inAcademia Sinica, Taiwan21I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2
Educational Visit+603-79674640 https://ioes.um.edu.my [email protected] NOV 2024Bachok Marine ResearchStation, KelantanMONDAYBMRS hosted an educational visit for 53 first-year Aquatic Science students fromUniversiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Terengganu on 18 November 2024.The visit was packed with exciting activities, including a lecture on harmful algae,toxins, and HABs research by Dr. Hii Kieng Soon, hands-on sessions exploringmicroorganisms under microscopes, demonstrations of scientific samplinginstruments, and even a fun introduction to scuba diving.Aquatic Science students, Universiti SultanZainal Abidin22I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2
+603-79674640 https://ioes.um.edu.my [email protected] NOV 2024Anggerik Room, AdvancedStudies ComplexTUESDAYThe delegation of the First Institute of Oceanography (FIO), China, led by Professor Dr.Yue Fang visited IOES on 19 Nov 2024 for a research collaboration meeting with IOESresearchers. The delegation was also brought to visit the Universiti Malaya Art Museumand Asian Art Gallery.FIO Delegation:Professor Dr Yue FangDr. Zhi LiDr. Yongliang DuanDr. Yang YangDr. Huiwu WangDr. Baochao LiuDr. Yongzhi LiuFirst Institute of Oceanography (FIO),Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), China23I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2
Visit+603-79674640 https://ioes.um.edu.my [email protected] NOV 2024Bachok Marine ResearchStation, KelantanWEDNESDAY-FRIDAYThe First Institute of Oceanography (FIO), Ministry of Natural Resources, China, visitedBachok Marine Research Station (BMRS) on 20-22 November 2024, focused on themaintenance of the Automatic Weather Station (AWS) and the installation of newsensors. This visit also included IOES senior lecturer, Dr. Cheah Wee and hiscollaborator, Prof. Dr. Liew Chee Sun from the Faculty of Computer Science andInformation Technology, Universiti Malaya, working on the data integration system,which unifies data from all GAW sensors, including those from FIO’s AWS, into a singleplatform.First Institute of Oceanography (FIO),Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), China24I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2
IOES-NARC Seminar Series+603-79674640 https://ioes.um.edu.my [email protected] DEC 2024Anggerik Room, AdvancedStudies ComplexMONDAYDr. Bing Chen from the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, MemorialUniversity of Newfoundland (MUN), Canada delivered a seminar entitled UArctic andMemorial Engineering's Programs, Research and Collaboration Opportunities on 9November 2024. This seminar is jointly organized by IOES and the National AntarcticResearch Center ( NARC) which was also attended by lecturers from the Department ofCivil Engineering and the Department of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Malaya.UArctic and Memorial Engineering's Programs,Research and Collaboration Opportunities25I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2
Visit+603-79674640 https://ioes.um.edu.my [email protected] DEC 2024Anggerik Room, AdvancedStudies ComplexMONDAYDr. Rempei Suwa led a delegation from the Japan International Research Center forAgricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) and National Institute of Environmental Science, Japan tovisit IOES on 9 December 2024 to discuss the progress of the research project which ispart of the Joint Research Agreement entitled \"Enhancement of production andenvironmental adaptability by evaluating characteristics of tropical forest genetic resourcesfor sustainable tropical forest management\". The JIRCAS delegation and IOES researchersthen conducted a research trip to Kuala Selangor Nature Reserve from 9 to 12 December2024.to measure diurnal pattern of photosynthesis activity ( from sunrise to sunset)in 4-5 mangrove species,to obtain some mangrove leaves for detailed morphological measurementsto study the diurnal gene expression in mangrove leaves that will beconducted in FRIM.Japan International Research Center forAgricultural Sciences (JIRCAS)26I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2
+603-79674640 https://ioes.um.edu.my [email protected] DEC 2024Anggerik Room, AdvancedStudies ComplexTUESDAYA total of 17 undergraduate students from Ocean College, Zhejiang University, China led byProf. Daoqiong Zheng (Chair of the Department of Ocean Science, Ocean College) andassisted by Assoc. Prof. Pei Sun Loh (Asociate Professor, Institute of Marine Geology andResources, Ocean College) and Ms. Hongbo Wang (Teaching assistant, Department ofTeaching Management, Ocean College) visited IOES on 17 November 2024.VisitOcean College, Zhejiang University, China27I O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2The delegation was given brief introduction about IOES by Dr Fiona Keng, IOES SeniorLecturer and also taken to visit the IOES Research Laboratory and Algae ResearchLaboratory. During the visit, they were showed some IOES research projects and also algaeresearch and products.
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+603-79674640 https://ioes.um.edu.my [email protected] O E S B U L L E T I NI S S U E 1 2Congratulations!!30A total of 5 PhD students and 4 Master students under the supervision of IOES lecturers havesuccessfully completed their studies and were celebrated in the 64th Universiti MalayaConvocation Ceremony.IOES PhD students:2. Dr. Lee Li KeatProject title: Population Status, Ecology and Genetic Diversity of Giant Clams (Cardiidae) in Peninsular MalaysiaSupervisors: Prof Dr Lim Po Teen & Assoc Prof Dr Leaw Chui Pin1. Dr. Tan Yong HaoProject title:Supervisors: Prof Dr Lim Phaik Eem, Dr Poong Sze Wan & Emeritus Prof Dr Phang Siew MoiPhysiology and Metabolic Responses of Selected Polar and Tropical Picochlorophytes TowardsElevated Carbon Dioxide Levels and Temperature3. Dr. Su GongchanProject title: Multidisciplinary Study on the Pyrolysis and Co-Pyrolysis of Oil Palm WastesSupervisors: Assoc Prof Dr Nurin Wahidah Binti Mohd Zulkifli & Prof Ir Dr Shaliza Binti Ibrahim4. Dr. Lim Joon HaiProject title: Comparing the biogeochemistry of offshore and nearshore coastal water around Peninsular MalaysiaSupervisors: Assoc Prof Dr Lee Choon Weng & Assoc Prof Dr Bong Chui Wei5. Dr. Lim Kean ChongProject title: Biology and population genetics of selected coastal elasmobranchs in Malaysian watersSupervisors: Assoc Prof Dr Amy Then Yee Hui & Dr Loh Kar HoeIOES Master students:1. Chai Siong KiatProject title: Prevalence And Characterization of Escherichia Coli in Kelantan River and Its Adjacent Coastal WatersSupervisors: Assoc Prof Dr Bong Chui Wei & Prof Dr Chai Lay Ching2. Herland SatriawanProject title: Pseudogymnoascus spp. as a source for finding novel bioactive compounds using in silico and in vitroapproachesSupervisors: Prof Dr Siti Aisyah Alias, Assoc Prof Dr Mohammed Rizman Idid & Assoc Prof Dr Teoh Teow Chong3. Shuting QiuProject title: Heterogeneity of fish taxonomic and functional diversity evaluated by eDNA and gillnet along amangrove–seagrass–coral reef continuum in two seasons in Hainan Island, ChinaSupervisors: Dr Loh Kar Hoe & Dr Jillian Ooi Lean Sim4. Thurga D/O MuraliProject title: Physiological and biochemical response of Gracilaria spp to high temperature stressSupervisors: Prof Dr Lim Phaik Eem & Dr Acga Cheng