IOES BULLETIN(ISSUE 10)IOESBULLETIN10TH ISSUE | JULY-DEC 2023INSTITUTE OF OCEAN AND EARTH SCIENCES (IOES)C308, ADVANCED STUDIES COMPLEX,UNIVERSITI MALAYA50603 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIAPhone: +603-7967 4640/69995Fax:+603-7967 6994Email: [email protected]
Table of ContentsVisit by The First Institute of Oceanography, China (FIO-IOES Discussion Meeting)Joint Seminar - The Plastic Treaty and Ocean Governance: Opportunities and ChallengesVisit by The First Institute of Oceanography, China to Bachok Marine Research Station (BMRSBlue Carbon Series-IOES Webinar 2023: What can we do for mangrove ecosystemmanagement under climate change?IOES Scientific Seminar Series: The recent regime shift in 2011 of the winter MaddenJulian Oscillation and its associated changes in mean state over the Warm Pool &Performance of Taiwan Earth System Model version 1 in simulating Indo-Pacificclimate and applicationsIOES UM-IOCAS Joint Symposium - Combating Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in theRegionVisit by The Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (IOCAS), ChinaIOES Scientific Seminar Series: Seminar on HAB Mitigation - Combating HarmfulAlgal Blooms (HABs) in the RegionIOES Scientific Seminar Series: Climate Change Perceptions and Adaptation ofFishing Communities in Kuala Terengganu, MalaysiaIOES Seminar Blue Carbon Series: Blue Carbon Dynamics in Coastal VegetatedEcosystems: Nature-based Solutions for Climate Change Mitigation?IOES Seminar Oceanography Series: Ocean Eddy-induced Mesoscale and SubmesoscaleVariability in the South China Sea and the North Pacific Subtropical GyreVisit by The South China Botanical GardenVisit by Prof Jing Zhang (University of Toyama, Japan)IOES Seminar Blue Carbon Series: Soil and water conservation for sustainablemanagement of tropical forests: Through hydrological observations in the tropicalforests in MalaysiaIOES Seminar Series: Explore the Species and Function Diversity of Fungi usingGenomic and Metagenomic ApproachesIOES Scientific Seminar Series: The Law of the Sea and Uncertain FuturesThank You NotesCongratulatory NotesMedia CoveragesNew IOES Research UnitsIOES BULLETIN(ISSUE 10)IOES Seminar Atmospheric Science Series: Computationally Efficient Methods forUrban Flow and Dispersion1234567910111213141516171819202122Page
Maritime Social Sciencesand Humanities Unit HeadProf. Dr. HanafiHussinProf. Dr. ChuahChin TikMaritime Law, Policy andGovernance Unit HeadEarth Observationand Climate ChangeUnit HeadMarineBiotechnologyUnit HeadDr. KishnethPalanivelooN E W I O E SR E S E A R C H U N I T SMarine Biodiversityand Coastal StudiesUnit HeadDr. Cheah Wee Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bong Chui WeiIOES has been restructured from its original four to five researchunits with the aim to create a unit that will give focus on the studyarea of maritime law, policy and governance.1
VISIT BY THE FIRST INSTITUTE OFOCEANOGRAPHY, CHINA (FIO-IOESDISCUSSION MEETING)IOES BULLETIN(ISSUE 10)+603-7967 4640 [email protected] https://ioes.um.edu.myFrom July 9–17, 2023, a group of six researchers from the First Institute ofOceanography, China, came to IOES to discuss partnerships in researchand to organise research programmes and activities under the FIO-UMJoint Center of Marine Science and Technology. Following the meeting,the delegates went to the Museum of Asian Art at Universiti Malaya.1 0 J U L Y 2 0 2 3FIO Delegates:Professor Dr Yue Fang, Director, Center for Ocean & ClimateResearch (COCR)1.Professor Dr Chengjun Sun, Director, Marine Bioresource andEnvironment Research Center2.3.Professor Dr Lin Liu, Deputy Director, COCR4.Dr Baochao Liu, Assistant Prof, COCR5.Qinglei Su, Engineer COC6.Chao Li, Engineer, COCRVISIT2
THE PLASTIC TREATY AND OCEANGOVERNANCE: OPPORTUNITIES ANDCHALLENGES+603-7967 4640 [email protected] https://ioes.um.edu.myIOES BULLETIN(ISSUE 10)Faculty of Law and IOES have jointly organized a seminar\"The Plastic Treatyand Ocean Governance: Opportunities and Challenges\" by Dr. AlexandraHarrington (Lancester University, United Kingdom) as its guest speaker. Dr.Harrington is the Lancaster University Chair, Task Force on Plastic Pollutionand the Executive Director, Centre for Global Governance and Emerging Law.1 0 J U L Y 2 0 2 3JOINT SEMINARThe purpose of this seminar was tohighlight the significance of the PlasticTreaty in an efficient ocean governancesystem, particularly with regard to thepreservation of the marine environment,and to report on the developments inthe talks and negotiations leading up tothe treaty's acceptance. Researchersand students interested in governanceand policy concerns were effectivelydrawn to this seminar.3
VISIT BY THEFIRST INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY, CHINATO BACHOK MARINE RESEARCH STATION(BMRS)+603-7967 4640 [email protected] https://ioes.um.edu.myIOES BULLETIN(ISSUE 10)The delegation of Fist Institute of Oceanography also visited Bachok MarineResearch Station (BMRS), a key component of Institute of Ocean and EarthSciences (IOES) which is located at Pantai Melawi, Bachok, Kelantan. Thevisit included Automatic Weather Station (AWS) maintenance, lab tours,collaboration discussions, a guest lecture by Assoc. Prof. Dr Gao Chunleifrom Marine Ecology Research Center, FIO, China, and hands-on microalgaephycotoxin detection.1 1 J U L Y 2 0 2 3Objective:Strengtheninginternational oceanresearch collaborationVISIT4
WHAT CAN WE DO FOR MANGROVEECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT UNDERTHE CLIMATE CHANGE?+603-7967 4640 [email protected] https://ioes.um.edu.myIOES BULLETIN(ISSUE 10)Dr. Rempei Suwa from the Japan International Research Center forAgricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) was invited to deliver a seminar titled\"What can we do for mangrove ecosystem management under theclimate change?\"on July 11, 2023 through the Microsoft Teams platform.This seminar was jointly organized by IOES, JIRCAS and the MalaysianForestry Research Institute (FRIM) and successfully attracted the interestof over 30 participants.1 1 J U L Y 2 0 2 3BLUE CARBON SERIES-IOES WEBINAR 20235
THE RECENT REGIME SHIFT IN 2011 OF THEWINTER MADDEN- JULIAN OSCILLATION ANDITS ASSOCIATED CHANGES IN MEAN STATEOVER THE WARM POOL&PERFORMANCE OF TAIWAN EARTH SYSTEMMODEL VERSION 1 IN SIMULATING INDOPACIFIC CLIMATE AND APPLICATIONS+603-7967 4640 [email protected] https://ioes.um.edu.myIOES BULLETIN(ISSUE 10)Dr. Wan-Ling Tseng from National Taiwan University, Taiwan and Dr. Yi-ChiWang from Academia Sinica, Taiwan visited IOES on 24 to 28 July 2023. Theyhad a discussion about research collaboration with Dr Cheah Wee (Head ofEarth Observation and Climate Change Unit) and his postgraduate students.On 25 July 2023, two IOES Scientific Seminar Series titled \"The recent regimeshift in 2011 of the winter Madden-Julian Oscillation and its associatedchanges in mean state over the Warm Pool\"and \"Performance of Taiwan EarthSystem Model version 1 in simulating Indo -Pacific climate and applications\"were presented respectively by Dr. Tseng and Dr. Wang.2 5 J U L Y 2 0 2 3IOES SCIENTIFIC SEMINAR SERIES6
IOES UM-IOCAS JOINT SYMPOSIUM -COMBATING HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS(HABS) IN THE REGION+603-7967 4640 [email protected] https://ioes.um.edu.myIOES BULLETIN(ISSUE 10)1 6 A U G 2 0 2 3SYMPOSIUMThe symposium was held on August 16, 2023, the event brought together thecollective expertise of IOCAS and IOES in a concerted effort to address theenvironmental challenge of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). Esteemedrepresentatives from both organizations came forward to share their latestresearch findings and the technological advancements they've pioneered inthis field. Besides that, members from the Department of Fisheries anduniversities such as UIA, UMT, and UNIMAS also attended as participants,contributing to the wealth of knowledge, and expanding the collaborativepotential to address this critical issue.OBJECTIVESTo share expert knowledge from IOCAS and IOES onaddressing HABs in aquatic environments.1.To discuss the dynamics of HABs, including how theyinteract with biotic and abiotic environmental factors.2.To present state-of-the-art technologies used in theearly detection of HABs.3.To showcase the application of technologies designedto control HABs and reduce their impact on theenvironment.4.To conduct a live demonstration of HAB mitigation andcontrol technologies5.7
IOES UM-IOCAS JOINT SYMPOSIUM -COMBATING HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS(HABS) IN THE REGION+603-7967 4640 [email protected] https://ioes.um.edu.myIOES BULLETIN(ISSUE 10)1 6 A U G 2 0 2 3SYMPOSIUMMeanwhile, speakers from IOCAS, including Prof. Dr. Caiwen Li, Prof.Zhiming Yu, Prof. Ying Zhong Tang, and Prof. Dr. Nansheng Chen,offered an in-depth understanding of current HABs research in China.They introduced a technology called the\"HAB Extinguisher,\"specificallydesigned to control and mitigate the effects of HABs, aiming to reducetheir ecological impact.From IOES, AP Dr. Po Teen Lim, Dr. Kieng Soon Hii, AP Dr. Chui Pin Leaw, andDr. Monaliza Mohd Din, delivered comprehensive insights into the currentstate of HABs research in Malaysia. Their presentations delved into thedetection and dynamics of HABs, highlighting the crucial role of earlydetection technologies in preventing significant harm to marine farming andmitigating broader environmental effects caused by these blooms.OutcomeThe symposium acted as a critical nexus for knowledge exchange, engaging notonly IOCAS and IOES but also members from the Department of Fisheries, UMT,UIA, and UNIMAS. These institutions came together to share their latest researchand strategies for tackling Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). A standout contributionfrom IOCAS was the introduction of the \"HAB Extinguisher,\" an innovativetechnology with the potential to significantly reduce the ecological impact ofthese blooms. The event facilitated networking and fostered cross-institutionaland international collaborations. It also emphasized the importance of raisingpublic awareness and imparting education about HABs, highlighting the need forsustainable practices to prevent such environmental challenges.8
VISIT BY THE INSTITUTE OFOCEANOLOGY, CHINESE ACADEMY OFSCIENCES (IOCAS), CHINA+603-7967 4640 [email protected] https://ioes.um.edu.myIOES BULLETIN(ISSUE 10)A group of seven researchers from the Institute of Oceanology, ChineseAcademy of Sciences (IOCAS), China have made an official scientific visitto IOES on 18 August 2023 to establish an initial cooperation framework. Inaddition, this visit also aimed to discuss plans and roadmaps forpreparations for the UNESCO-IOC training course supported by theGlobalHAB Program in 2024. The delegation was taken to the IOESLaboratory and the Algae Research Laboratory following the meeting.1 8 A U G 2 0 2 3VISIT9
SEMINAR ON HAB MITIGATION -COMBATING HARMFUL ALGALBLOOMS (HABS) IN THE REGION+603-7967 4640 [email protected] https://ioes.um.edu.myIOES BULLETIN(ISSUE 10)A seminar organized by IOES titled 'Seminar oh HAB Mitigation - CombatingHarmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in the Region' by Prof. Dr. Zhiming Yu and Prof.Associate Dr. Isaac Y. Yuan from the Institute of Oceanology, ChineseAcademy of Sciences (IOCAS), China was held on 18 August 2023 at theAnggerik Room, Advanced Studies Complex, Universiti Malaya. The sameseminar was also held online through the Microsoft Teams platform on 19August 2023. This seminar focused specifically on PCM-HAB aspects,including the application and implementation of HAB control technology toeffectively reduce and minimize the effects of HAB. A video demonstration ofmodified clay technology in controlling HABs was also presented. Thisseminar has successfully attracted the interest of many researchers fromvarious institutions including IPTAs, the Department of Fisheries and theindustry.1 8 A U G 2 0 2 3IOES SCIENTIFIC SEMINAR SERIES10
CLIMATE CHANGE PERCEPTIONS ANDADAPTATION OF FISHINGCOMMUNITIES IN KUALATERENGGANU, MALAYSIA+603-7967 4640 [email protected] https://ioes.um.edu.myIOES BULLETIN(ISSUE 10)Ms Liyana Yamin from the Institute of Marine Affairs and ResourceManagement, National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan delivered a seminarentitled \"Climate Change Perceptions and Adaptation of FishingCommunities in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia\"on 13 Sept 2023 at theAnggerik Room, Advanced Study Complex, Universiti Malaya. She presentedon climate change adaptation and perception of small-scale fisheries in theaspect of policy, religion and non-government organisation intervention inKuala Terengganu, Malaysia.1 3 S E P T 2 0 2 3IOES SCIENTIFIC SEMINAR SERIES11
BLUE CARBON DYNAMICS IN COASTALVEGETATED ECOSYSTEMS: NATUREBASED SOLUTIONS FOR CLIMATECHANGE MITIGATION?+603-7967 4640 [email protected] https://ioes.um.edu.myIOES BULLETIN(ISSUE 10)Prof Martin Zimmer from the Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Research,University of Bremen, Germany visited IOES on 18 Sept 2023 to deliver aseminar entitled \"Blue Carbon Dynamics in Coastal VegetatedEcosystems\". This seminar attracted many participants from variousdepartments and the Q&A session was actively conducted. This visit is acollaboration to carry out research and field work related to mangroveforests.1 8 S E P T 2 0 2 3IOES SEMINAR BLUE CARBON SERIES12
COMPUTATIONALLY EFFICIENTMETHODS FOR URBAN FLOW ANDDISPERSION+603-7967 4640 [email protected] https://ioes.um.edu.myDr. Keith Ngan has been appointed as an Expert at IOES for a year and hasreported on duty on 10 Oct 2023. Apart from establishing collaborationthrough research and scientific discussion with IOES lecturers, Dr Keith hasalso given a seminar entitled IOES Seminar Atmospheric Science Series:Computationally Efficient Methods for Urban Flow and Dispersion on Oct 11,2023 was held at the Anggerik Room, Advanced Studies Complex. Thisseminar successfully attracted the interest of many participants, especiallyfinal year students from the Urban and Regional Planning Course, Facultyof Built Environment, Universiti Malaya.IOES BULLETIN(ISSUE 10)1 1 O C T 2 0 2 3IOES SEMINAR ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE SERIES13
OCEAN EDDY-INDUCED MESOSCALEAND SUBMESOSCALE VARIABILITY INTHE SOUTH CHINA SEA AND THENORTH PACIFIC SUBTROPICAL GYRE+603-7967 4640 [email protected] https://ioes.um.edu.myIOES BULLETIN(ISSUE 10)Dr. Chun Hoe Chow, an expert from the National Taiwan OceanUniversity, Taiwan presented the results of his research through the IOESSeminar Oeanography Series titled \"Ocean Eddy-induced Mesoscaleand Submesoscale Variability in the South China Sea and the NorthPacific Subtropical Gyre\". This seminar took place in Anggerik Room,Advanced Studies Complex on 2 Nov 2023 and successfully attractedthe interest of many researchers and postgraduate students.2 N O V 2 0 2 3IOES SEMINAR OCEANOGRAPHY SERIES14
VISIT BY THE SOUTH CHINABOTANICAL GARDEN+603-7967 4640 [email protected] https://ioes.um.edu.myA group of three researchers from the South China Botanical Garden,Chinese Academy of Sciences, China visited IOES to deliver a lecturesession on 6 Nov 2023. Prof. Dr. Faming Wang delivered a lecture entitled\"Coastal Blue Carbon in China: nature-based solution towards carbonneutrality\", Prof. Associate Dr. Zhe Lu with the title\"Blue carbon sinkcapacity of mangroves determined by leaves and their associatedmicrobiome\"and Dr. Guoming Qin with the title\"Mangrove stem methaneemissions significantly offset global blue carbon sequestration\". Thisseminar was attended by students from various faculties such as theFaculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Business and Economics and theFaculty of Languages and Linguistics.IOES BULLETIN(ISSUE 10)6 N O V 2 0 2 3VISIT15
VISIT BY PROF JING ZHANG(UNIVERSITY OF TOYAMA, JAPAN)+603-7967 4640 [email protected] https://ioes.um.edu.myIOES BULLETIN(ISSUE 10)Prof Jing Zhang who is an advisor to the President of the University ofToyama, Japan visited IOES on 28 Nov 2023 and held a discussion sessionwith IOES lecturers and postgraduate students on\"The impact of globalwarming on water and nutrient circulation: towards the healthy &sustainable terrestrial and coastal waters\". The visit also attended by Assoc.Prof. Dr. Sheena Kaur and Mr. Mohd Fadhli Rahmat Fakri as representativefrom International Relations Centre and Universiti Malaya Sustainability andDevelopment Centre (UMSDC) respectively.2 8 N O V 2 0 2 3VISIT16
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION FORSUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OFTROPICAL FORESTS: THROUGHHYDROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS INTHE TROPICAL FORESTS IN MALAYSIA+603-7967 4640 [email protected] https://ioes.um.edu.myDr Noguchi Shoji, the Director of Forestry Division and Leader of \"Adaptiveforestry\"project at the Japan International Research Center forAgricultural Sciences (JIRCAS), Japan delivered a talk with title\"Soil andwater conservation for sustainable management of tropical forests:Through hydrological observations in the tropical forests in Malaysia\"on 13December 2023.IOES BULLETIN(ISSUE 10)1 3 D E C 2 0 2 3IOES SEMINAR BLUE CARBON SERIES17
EXPLORE THE SPECIES AND FUNCTIONDIVERSITY OF FUNGI USING GENOMICAND METAGENOMIC APPROACHES+603-7967 4640 [email protected] https://ioes.um.edu.myIOES BULLETIN(ISSUE 10)Asst. Prof. Dr. Ying Chang from Yale-NUS & Department of BiologicalSciences, National University of Singapore delivered a seminar titled\"Explore the Species and Function Diversity of Fungi using Genomic andMetagenomic Approaches\"on 13 December 2023.1 3 D E C 2 0 2 3IOES SEMINAR SERIES18
MEET THE EXPERT (BOOTH)FUNGI - WARRIOR AGAINST CLIMATECHANGE+603-7967 4640 [email protected] https://ioes.um.edu.my 19IOES BULLETIN(ISSUE 10)IOES Deputy Executive Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Aisyah Alias was invited tothe\"Meet the Expert\"session on 19 Dec 2023 (Tuesday) at Petrosains, SuriaKLCC. “Meet the Experts” is a collaborative partnership with Petrosains – TheDiscovery Centre to introduce scientists from all over Malaysia to the publicwith the purpose of celebrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering &Mathematics). The theme for the session is\"Fungi-Warrior Against ClimateChange\". A coloring competition was also held for the children. The event wasco-organized by Yayasan Penyelidikan Antartika Sultan Mizan.1 9 D E C 2 0 2 3MEET THE EXPERT
THE LAW OF THE SEA AND UNCERTAINFUTURES+603-7967 4640 [email protected] https://ioes.um.edu.myIOES BULLETIN(ISSUE 10)On 20th December, 2023, IOES and the Faculty of Law co-hosted aseminar titled \"The Law of the Sea and Uncertain Futures.\" AssociateProfessor Dr. Nengye Liu from Singapore Management University wasthe seminar's guest speaker. This event was arranged by the MaritimeLaw, Policy, and Governance Unit, a new research unit under IOES.2 0 D E C 2 0 2 3IOES SCIENTIFIC SEMINAR SERIES20
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Thank You for you servicesMrs. Nor Hayati Mahbob, Administrative Assistant(Clerical/Operations) served more than 8 years at IOES (sinceMay 2015). She then transferred to the AcademicAdministration and Services Department (AASD).Dr. Ng Fong Lee, IOES Research Fellow began hercareer at IOES, UM on 6 February 2017 asPostdoctoral Research Fellow and was promoted toSenior Research Fellow on 6 February 2019. Herexpertise covers Biophysics Science and focusedon various biophotovoltaic (BPV) platforms utilizingalgae, which are then used to harvest solar energyand generate electricity. Currently, Dr. Ng isworking at Taylor’s University as a senior lecturer.We appreciate your years of service to IOES.We wish you the very best of luck on yourfuture exciting adventure.IOES BULLETIN(ISSUE 10)22
Congratulations to Professor Dato' Dr.Azizan Abu Samah on being conferredwith the title of Professor Emeritus by theUniversiti Malaya for his contribution inthe research of weather and climate andits impact on the environment in the polarregion and the tropics during the 63rdUniversiti Malaya Convocation Ceremony2023 on 26 November 2023.Dr Fiona Keng Seh Lin has been invited to deliverthe Biogeosciences Section’s Kamide Lecture at the20th Anniversary Annual Meeting of the AsiaOceania Geosciences Society (AOGS2023) whichtook place from 30 July to 04 August, 2023 atSUNTEC Singapore. The Distinguished Lecture byEarly Career Researcher is named “KamideLecture” in honour of Professor Yohsuke Kamide.IOES BULLETIN(ISSUE 10)23
Prof Dr Lim Phaik Eem and her team (Emeritus Prof Dr Phang Siew Moi, Dr Poong Sze Wan, DrSoong Sze Looi and Dr Tan Ji) has been presented with Science and Technology Award of RM30,000in recognition of their outsatnading achievement in the field of Molecular Phylogenetics andSystematics which have contributed to the progress and development of Science and Technology inMalaysia. This award was presented by Malaysia Toray Science Foundation (MTSF) on 24 Oct 2023.IOES PhD student, Ong Kuan Hung has been awarded Best Poster Presentation Award with hisproject with Dr. Kishneth Palaniveloo, Emeritus Prof. Dr. Phang Siew Moi, Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr TeoSwee Sen and Shin Hirayama at International Research Conference on Pharmaceutical and AlliedSciences (IRCPAS 2.0), 11-12 March 2023.IOES BULLETIN(ISSUE 10)24
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lim Po Teen has been honoured with the prestigious Chinese Academyof Science (CAS) President International Fellowship Initiative (PIFI) as a VisitingScientist by the Bureau of International Cooperation, Chinese Academy of Science.IOES BULLETIN(ISSUE 10)25
1. Mohd Safwan Azman(Supervisors: Assoc Prof Dr Rozainah Mohamad Zakaria& Dr Kishneth Palaniveloo)2. Meenakshi Sundaram Karthick Srinivas(Supervisors: Prof Dr Ubagaram Johnson Alengaram,Emeritus Prof Dr Phang Siew Moi & Prof Ir Dr ShalizaIbrahim)3. Noraikim Binti Mohd Hanafiah(Supervisors: Dr Acga Cheng, Dr Muhamad ShakirinMispan & Prof Dr Lim Phaik Eem)4. Shanmuga Suntharam A/L Kittappa(Supervisors: Dr Nuruol Syuhadaa Mohd & Prof Ir DrShaliza Ibrahim)5. Siti Syairah Atiqah Binti Azhar(Supervisors: Emeritus Prof Dato’ Dr Azizan Abu Samah &Dr Sheeba Nettukandy Chenoli)6. Wong Yi You(Supervisors: Assoc Prof Dr Lee Choon Weng & Assoc ProfDr Bong Chui Wei)IOES BULLETIN(ISSUE 10)1. Law Ing Kuo(Supervisors: Assoc Prof Dr Lim Po Teen, Assoc Prof Dr Leaw Chui Pin & Pro Dr Gires Usup)2. Liu Yuanwei(Supervisors: Assoc Prof Dr Siti Aisyah Alias, Assoc Prof Dr Teoh Teow Chong &Dr Kishneth Palaniveloo)3. Mok Man Ying(Supervisors: Dr Jillian Ooi Lean Sim, Prof Dr Norma Che Yusoff & Affendi Yang Amri)4. Muhammad Azri bin Amran(Supervisors: Dr Kishneth Palaniveloo, Dr Taznim Begam & Prof Dr Sumiani Yusoff)5. Stanley Chai Choon Yip(Supervisors: Assoc Prof Dr Lee Choon Weng & Assoc Prof Dr Bong Chui Wei)6. Yushanthini Nair Kumar(Supervisors: Prof Dr Lim Phaik Eem & Dr Poong Sze Wan)A total of 6 PhD students and 6 Master students under the supervision of IOES lecturers havesuccessfully completed their studies and were celebrated in the 63rd Universiti MalayaConvocation Ceremony.26