Curriculum Vitae

DR. ADIBI RAHIMAN BIN MD NOR

Senior Lecturer
  • Dean's Office
    Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS)
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BIOGRAPHY

Dr Adibi M. Nor is a multidisciplinary marine biologist and aquaculturist by training, with 20 years of experience in the fisheries sector. His work focuses on fisheries policy, particularly the sustainability of seaweed commercialisation among Malaysian coastal communities and the impact of this activity on their livelihoods. He was an employee of the Department of Fisheries (DOF) Malaysia, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, from 2003 until 2018. Dr Adibi was involved with the development of the national seaweed policy, in particular the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of this policy. He is now a senior lecturer and PhD and MPhil programme coordinator at the Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Universiti Malaya. Throughout his career as a policymaker, scientist, and business development leader with the agri/aquaculture company, he has developed a deep understanding of and a strong background in food security and agri/aquaculture, specialising in addressing the challenges and complexities of the global food system. This breadth of experience has shaped his insights into the flow of using scientific evidence in the policy-making process. To ensure sustainability and share his expertise with society, Dr Adibi has developed the Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) academic course known as Nasi Lemak and Food Systems at Universiti Malaya. He has published widely on seaweed and fisheries research related to policy, biology, and value chain aspects. He was appointed as a reviewer for the International Journal of Food Science & Technology, the Journal of Aquaculture, Fish, and Fisheries, the Journal of Quality and Quantity, the Journal of Applied Phycology, the Journal of Socioeconomics and Development, and Botanica Marina in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019. He was a consultant for international and local seaweed projects from 2019 until 2025 and a scientific advisor and business development planner for the Abalone Aquaculture Company in 2018. Currently, he is actively pursuing innovation in seaweed cultivation as nature-based solutions (website: https://drcweedaquasolutions.com/). Dr Adibi experimented with new farming methods, such as Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture (IMTA) systems, to enhance seaweed production for food security while minimising environmental impact. His research led to discoveries that improved seaweed disease management and optimised the extraction of valuable compounds for various industries, including food, cosmetics, bioplastics, biostimulants and animal feed. He is passionate about making aquaculture development sustainable and equitable for the local community and the environment. Endearingly, his social media pages (Facebook and Instagram) are called Dr C+Weed, which he started in July 2021 as a forum for conversing with and educating people about seaweed. Dr Adibi intends to make seaweed a superfood to combat global and local food security issues.

His publications and research areas can be accessed at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Adibi_Nor

Current Research Endeavours:

  • Seaweed Cultivation for Blue Carbon: Advancing Sustainable Decarbonization Efforts.
  • Evaluating Integrated Multi-trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) Implementation Among Malaysian Aquaculturists, Using the Quantitative Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) Survey Technique.  
  • Sea Grapes Seaweed Cultivation Offers Avenue Toward Greater Food Security, Healthier Diets, and Better Nutrition in Malaysia.
  • Seaweed Cultivation for Climate Mitigation, Food Security, and Local Community Development in Abandoned Shrimp Ponds in Kota Kuala Muda, Kedah, Malaysia
  • Food Security in Malaysia: The Effect of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Paddy and Rice Industry in Malaysia.
  • The Integrated Multi-trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) Approach Using Land-Based Farming System Between Seaweed and Marine Finfish.
  • Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) on GlobalSeaweedSTAR program: Safeguarding the Future of the Seaweed Industry in Developing Countries. 
  • Influence of Black Soldier Fly Larvae and Gracilaria sp. seaweed on Physiological and Fillet Quality of Tilapia, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS).
  • Developing Regenerative Aquaculture in Southeast Asia.
  • Seaweed Cultivation: A Nature-Based Solution to Climate Change and Food Insecurity.
  • Revitalising the Malaysia Seaweed Industry through the Blue Economy.

 

 

 

 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • AQUACULTURE SYSTEMS (INCLUDING RECIRCULATING AQUACULTURE SYSTEMS)
    Applied Science And Technology, Marine, Fisheries And Aquaculture Technology, Aquaculture Technology
  • NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY
    Social Sciences, Policy Studies, National And Public Policy
  • COMMUNITY EDUCATION
    Social Sciences, Education, Special Training And Education
  • CIRCULAR ECONOMY
    Environment Sustainability, Sustainable Consumption And Production (scp)
  • SUSTAINABLE, SAFE AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD
    Environment Sustainability, Sustainable Consumption And Production (scp)
  • COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
    Human And Societal Resilency, Psychological Needs

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PHD, (NATURAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES)
    Newcastle Upon Tyne University, UK
  • MSc (Environmental Biology), (ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY)
    Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
  • BSc (Hons.)(Aquatic Biology), (AQUATIC BIOLOGY)
    Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

WORKING EXPERIENCE

  • 02 Feb 2021-
    Pensyarah Kanan
    Institut Pengajian Termaju (IAS), Institut Pengajian Termaju
  • 01 Jul 2003 -
    14 Dec 2018-
    Permanent
    Department of Fisheries Malaysia

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Aung, Thurein; Razak, Rafiza Abdul; Nor, Adibi Rahiman Bin Md (2025). Artificial intelligence methods used in various aquaculture applications: A systematic literature review, JOURNAL OF THE WORLD AQUACULTURE SOCIETY. . doi:10.1111/jwas.13107
  2. Muin, Hasniyati; Alias, Zazali; Nor, Adibi Md.; Taufek, Norhidayah Mohd (2024). Co-cultured of red hybrid tilapia and Gracilaria changii (Gracilariaceae: Rhodophyta): Effects on water quality, growth performance and algal density, PHYCOLOGIA. 63(3), 303-311. doi:10.1080/00318884.2024.2336876
  3. Zhang, Xiang; Alhendi, Omar; Ab Hamid, Siti Hafizah; Japar, Nurul; Nor, Adibi M. (2024). A Computer Vision Model for Seaweed Foreign Object Detection Using Deep Learning, SUSTAINABILITY. 16(20). doi:10.3390/su16209061
  4. Altarturi, Hamza H. M.; Nor, Adibi Rahiman Md; Jaafar, Noor Ismawati; Anuar, Nor Badrul (2023). A bibliometric and content analysis of technological advancement applications in agricultural e-commerce, ELECTRONIC COMMERCE RESEARCH. . doi:10.1007/s10660-023-09670-z
  5. Mala, Azizza; Bhassu, Subha; Taufek, Norhidayah Mohd; Sadali, Najiah M.; Wang, Siran; Mohamed, Elnour; Nor, Adibi M. (2023). Review: Potential of using lactic acid bacteria as inoculant for seaweed silage towards sustainable aquaculture, AQUACULTURE REPORTS. 28. doi:10.1016/j.aqrep.2022.101440
  6. Muin, Hasniyati; Alias, Zazali; Nor, Adibi Md; Taufek, Norhidayah Mohd (2023). Bioconversion of Desiccated Coconut and Soybean Curd Residues for Enhanced Black Soldier Fly Larvae Biomass as a Circular Bioeconomy Approach, WASTE AND BIOMASS VALORIZATION. . doi:10.1007/s12649-022-01867-x
  7. Muin, Hasniyati; Taufek, Norhidayah Mohd; Alias, Zazali; Nor, Adibi Md (2023). Supplementation of red seaweed (Gracilaria changii) in black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae-based diet for red hybrid tilapia: Effects on growth performance, fillet quality, sensory analysis, haematological indices, and antioxidant enzyme activities, JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY. . doi:10.1007/s10811-023-03041-9
  8. Ramli, Nur Amalina; Adam, Fatmawati; Amin, Khairatun Najwa Mohd; Nor, Adibi M.; Ries, Michael E. (2023). Evaluation of mechanical and thermal properties of carrageenan/hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose hard capsule, CANADIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING. . doi:10.1002/cjce.24595
  9. Asri, A., Le Masson, V., Montalescot, V., Lim, P. E., Nor, A. M., Hussin, H., & Shaxson, L. (2021). The role of migrants in the Malaysian seaweed value-chain. Marine Policy, 134, 11. doi: 10.1016/j.marpol.2021.104812
  10. Fauziee, N. A. M., Chang, L. S., Mustapha, W. A. W., Nor, A. R. M., & Lim, S. J. (2021). Functional polysaccharides of fucoidan, laminaran and alginate from Malaysian brown seaweeds (Sargassum polycystum, Turbinaria ornata and Padina boryana). International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 167, 1135-1145. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.11.067
  11. Kambey, C. S. B., Campbell, I., Cottier-Cook, E. J., Nor, A. R. M., Kassim, A., Sade, A., & Lim, P. E. (2021). Evaluating biosecurity policy implementation in the seaweed aquaculture industry of Malaysia, using the quantitative knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) survey technique. Marine Policy, 134. doi: 10.1016/j.marpol.2021.104800
  12. Kambey, C. S. B., Campbell, I., Cottier-Cook, E. J., Nor, A. R. M., Kassim, A., Sade, A., & Lim, P. E. (2021). Seaweed aquaculture: a preliminary assessment of biosecurity measures for controlling the ice-ice syndrome and pest outbreaks of a Kappaphycus farm. Journal of Applied Phycology, 33(5), 3179-3197. doi: 10.1007/s10811-021-02530-z
  13. Sumaila, U. Rashid; Skerritt, Daniel; Schuhbauer, Anna; Villasante, Sebastian; Cisneros-Montemayor, Andres. M.; Sinan, Hussain; Burnside, Duncan; Abdallah, Patrizia Raggi; Abe, Keita; Addo, Kwasi A.; Adelsheim, Julia; Adewumi, Ibukun J.; Adeyemo, Olanike K.; Adger, Neil; Adotey, Joshua; Advani, Sahir; Afrin, Zahidah; Aheto, Denis; Akintola, Shehu L.; Akpalu, Wisdom; Alam, Lubna; Alava, Juan Jose; Allison, Edward H.; Amon, Diva J.; Anderies, John M.; Anderson, Christopher M.; Andrews, Evan; Angelini, Ronaldo; Anna, Zuzy; Antweiler, Werner; Arizi, Evans K.; Armitage, Derek; Arthur, Robert I.; Asare, Noble; Asche, Frank; Asiedu, Berchie; Asuquo, Francis; Badmus, Lanre; Bailey, Megan; Ban, Natalie; Barbier, Edward B.; Barley, Shanta; Barnes, Colin; Barrett, Scott; Basurto, Xavier; Belhabib, Dyhia; Bennett, Elena; Bennett, Nathan J.; Benzaken, Dominique; Blasiak, Robert; Bohorquez, John J.; Bordehore, Cesar; Bornarel, Virginie; Boyd, David R.; Breitburg, Denise; Brooks, Cassandra; Brotz, Lucas; Campbell, Donovan; Cannon, Sara; Cao, Ling; Campo, Juan C. Cardenas; Carpenter, Steve; Carpenter, Griffin; Carson, Richard T.; Carvalho, Adriana R.; Castrejon, Mauricio; Caveen, Alex J.; Chabi, M. Nicole; Chan, Kai M. A.; Chapin, F. Stuart; Charles, Tony; Cheung, William; Christensen, Villy; Chuku, Ernest O.; Church, Trevor; Clark, Colin; Clarke, Tayler M.; Cojocaru, Andreea L.; Copeland, Brian; Crawford, Brian; Crepin, Anne-Sophie; Crowder, Larry B.; Cury, Philippe; Cutting, Allison N.; Daily, Gretchen C.; Da-Rocha, Jose Maria; Das, Abhipsita; De La Puente, Santiago; De Zeeuw, Aart; Deikumah, Savior K. S.; Deith, Mairin; Dewitte, Boris; Doubleday, Nancy; Duarte, Carlos M.; Dulvy, Nicholas K.; Eddy, Tyler; Efford, Meaghan; Ehrlich, Paul R.; Elsler, Laura G.; Fakoya, Kafayat A.; Falaye, A. Eyiwunmi; Fanzo, Jessica; Fitzsimmons, Clare; Flaaten, Ola; Florko, Katie R. N.; Aviles, Marta Flotats; Folke, Carl; Forrest, Andrew; Freeman, Peter; Freire, Katia M. F.; Froese, Rainer; Frolicher, Thomas L.; Gallagher, Austin; Garcon, Veronique; Gasalla, Maria A.; Gephart, Jessica A.; Gibbons, Mark; Gillespie, Kyle; Giron-Nava, Alfredo; Gjerde, Kristina; Glaser, Sarah; Golden, Christopher; Gordon, Line; Govan, Hugh; Gryba, Rowenna; Halpern, Benjamin S.; Hanich, Quentin; Hara, Mafaniso; Harley, Christopher D. G.; Harper, Sarah; Harte, Michael; Helm, Rebecca; Hendrix, Cullen; Hicks, Christina C.; Hood, Lincoln; Hoover, Carie; Hopewell, Kristen; Costa, Barbara B. Horta E.; Houghton, Jonathan D. R.; Iitembu, Johannes A.; Isaacs, Moenieba; Isahaku, Sadique; Ishimura, Gakushi; Islam, Monirul; Issifu, Ibrahim; Jackson, Jeremy; Jacquet, Jennifer; Jensen, Olaf P.; Ramon, Jorge Jimenez; Jin, Xue; Jonah, Alberta; Jouffray, Jean-Baptiste; Juniper, S. Kim; Jusoh, Sufian; Kadagi, Isigi; Kaeriyama, Masahide; Kaiser, Michel J.; Kaiser, Brooks Alexandra; Kakujaha-Matundu, Omu; Karuaihe, Selma T.; Karumba, Mary; Kemmerly, Jennifer D.; Khan, Ahmed S.; Kimani, Patrick; Kleisner, Kristin; Knowlton, Nancy; Kotowicz, Dawn; Kurien, John; Kwong, Lian E.; Lade, Steven; Laffoley, Dan; Lam, Mimi E.; Lam, Vicky W. L.; Lange, Glenn-Marie; Latif, Mohd T.; Le Billon, Philippe; Le Brenne, Valerie; Le Manach, Frederic; Levin, Simon A.; Levin, Lisa; Limburg, Karin E.; List, John; Lombard, Amanda T.; Lopes, Priscila F. M.; Lotze, Heike K.; Mallory, Tabitha G.; Mangar, Roshni S.; Marszalec, Daniel; Mattah, Precious; Mayorga, Juan; Mcausland, Carol; McCauley, Douglas J.; McLean, Jeffrey; McMullen, Karly; Meere, Frank; Mejaes, Annie; Melnychuk, Michael; Mendo, Jaime; Micheli, Fiorenza; Millage, Katherine; Miller, Dana; Mohamed, Kolliyil Sunil; Mohammed, Essam; Mokhtar, Mazlin; Morgan, Lance; Muawanah, Umi; Munro, Gordon R.; Murray, Grant; Mustafa, Saleem; Nayak, Prateep; Newell, Dianne; Nguyen, Tu; Noack, Frederik; Nor, Adibi M.; Nunoo, Francis K. E.; Obura, David; Okey, Tom; Okyere, Isaac; Onyango, Paul; Oostdijk, Maartje; Orlov, Polina; Osterblom, Henrik; Owens, Dwight; Owens, Tessa; Oyinlola, Mohammed; Pacoureau, Nathan; Pakhomov, Evgeny; Abrantes, Juliano Palacios; Pascual, Unai; Paulmier, Aurelien; Pauly, Daniel; Pelebe, Rodrigue Orobiyi Edeya; Penalosa, Daniel; Pennino, Maria G.; Peterson, Garry; Pham, Thuy T. T.; Pinkerton, Evelyn; Polasky, Stephen; Polunin, Nicholas V. C.; Prah, Ekow; Ramirez, Jorge; Relano, Veronica; Reygondeau, Gabriel; Robadue, Don; Roberts, Callum; Rogers, Alex; Roumbedakis, Katina; Sala, Enric; Scheffer, Marten; Segerson, Kathleen; Seijo, Juan Carlos; Seto, Karen C.; Shogren, Jason F.; Silver, Jennifer J.; Singh, Gerald; Soszynski, Ambre; Splichalova, Dacotah-Victoria; Spring, Margaret; Stage, Jesper; Stephenson, Fabrice; Stewart, Bryce D.; Sultan, Riad; Suttle, Curtis; Tagliabue, Alessandro; Tall, Amadou; Talloni-Alvarez, Nicolas; Tavoni, Alessandro; Taylor, D. R. Fraser; Teh, Louise S. L.; Teh, Lydia C. L.; Thiebot, Jean-Baptiste; Thiele, Torsten; Thilsted, Shakuntala H.; Thumbadoo, Romola V.; Tigchelaar, Michelle; Tol, Richard S. J.; Tortell, Philippe; Troell, Max; Uzmanoglu, M. Selcuk; Van Putten, Ingrid; Van Santen, Gert; Villasenor-Derbez, Juan Carlos; Wabnitz, Colette C. C.; Walsh, Melissa; Walsh, J. P.; Wambiji, Nina; Weber, Elke U.; Westley, Frances; Williams, Stella; Wisz, Mary S.; Worm, Boris; Xiao, Lan; Yagi, Nobuyuki; Yamazaki, Satoshi; Yang, Hong; Zeller, Dirk (2021). WTO must ban harmful fisheries subsidies, SCIENCE. 374(6567), 544-544. doi:10.1126/science.abm1680
  14. Yang, J. L., Ching, Y. C., Chuah, C. H., Hai, N. D., Singh, R., & Nor, A. R. M. (2021). Preparation and characterization of starch-based bioplastic composites with treated oil palm empty fruit bunch fibers and citric acid. Cellulose, 28(7), 4191-4210. doi: 10.1007/s10570-021-03816-8
  15. Kambey, C. S. B., Campbell, I., Sondak, C. F. A., Nor, A. R. M., Lim, P. E., & Cottier-Cook, E. J. (2020). An analysis of the current status and future of biosecurity frameworks for the Indonesian seaweed industry. Journal of Applied Phycology, 32(4), 2147-2160. doi: 10.1007/s10811-019-02020-3
  16. Nor, A. M., Gray, T. S., Caldwell, G. S., & Stead, S. M. (2020). A value chain analysis of Malaysia's seaweed industry. Journal of Applied Phycology, 32(4), 2161-2171. doi: 10.1007/s10811-019-02004-3
Scopus
  1. Mohd Fauziee, N. A., Chang, L. S., Wan Mustapha, W. A., Md Nor, A. R., & Lim, S. J. (2021). Functional polysaccharides of fucoidan, laminaran and alginate from Malaysian brown seaweeds (Sargassum polycystum, Turbinaria ornata and Padina boryana). International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 167, 1135-1145. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.11.067
  2. Yang, J., Ching, Y. C., Chuah, C. H., Hai, N. D., Singh, R., & Nor, A. R. M. (2021). Preparation and characterization of starch-based bioplastic composites with treated oil palm empty fruit bunch fibers and citric acid. Cellulose, 28(7), 4191-4210. doi: 10.1007/s10570-021-03816-8
Others
  1. Mala, A., Bhassu, S., Taufek, N. M., Sadali, N. M., Wang, S., Mohamed, E., & Nor, A. M. (2023). Review: Potential of using lactic acid bacteria as inoculant for seaweed silage towards sustainable aquaculture. Aquaculture Reports, 28, 101440. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqrep.2022.101440
  2. Mat Jalaluddin, N. S., Md Nor, A. R., Mokhtar, N., Abd Aziz, N. (2022). Kesan Pandemik COVID-19 Terhadap Sekuriti Makanan Di Malaysia. International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Strategic Studies. 3(5), 294-315
  3. Mohd Shoid, N. Z., Zakaria, Z., & M. Nor, A. (2022). AN OVERVIEW OF BUDU PRODUCTION IN KELANTAN FROM HALAL AND POLICY ASPECTS.
  4. Ramli, N. A., Adam, F., Mohd Amin, K. N., Nor, A. M., Ries, M. E., Can. J. Chem. Eng. 2022, 1. https://doi.org/10.1002/cjce.24595
  5. Fauziee et al., 2020
  6. Nor, A. et al. (2019). Nor, A.M., Gray, T.S., Caldwell, G.S. et al. A value chain analysis of Malaysia s seaweed industry. J Appl Phycol (2019) doi:10.1007/s10811-019-02004-3
  7. Nor AM, Gray TS, Caldwell GS & Stead SM (2017)
  8. Nor, A. et al. (2016) Is a cooperative approach to seaweed farming effectual? An analysis of the seaweed cluster project (SCP), Malaysia. Journal of Applied Phycology 12/2016
  9. Tan, J., Lim, P., Phang, S., Rahiman, A., Nikmatullah, A., Sunarpi, H., & Hurtado, A.Q. (2014). Kappaphycus malesianus sp. nov.: a new species of Kappaphycus (Gigartinales, Rhodophyta) from Southeast Asia. Journal of Applied Phycology, 26, 1273-1285.
  10. Ahmad, R.R., Surif, M.B., Ramli, N., & Yahya, N.I. (2011). A Preliminary Study on the Agar Content and Agar Gel Strength of Gracilaria manilaensis Using Different Agar Extraction Processes.
  11. Phang SM, Yeong HY, Lim PE, Adibi RMN and Gan KT (2010). Commercial varieties of Kappaphycus and Eucheuma in Malaysia. Malaysian J. Sci. 29(3): 214-224
Books
  1. Aung, T., Razak, R. A., Rahiman, A., & Md Nor, A. (2025). Systematic literature review made easy: A guide with practical examples for students and researchers. UM Press.
  2. Lim, P.E., et.al., (2014). A Guide to Kappaphycus and Eucheuma Seaweeds in Malaysia
  3. Adibi M. Nor (2013) Mengenali Rumpai Laut Komersial di Malaysia. Kertas Pengembangan Perikanan Bilangan 1/2013 (198). Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia.
  4. Adibi Rahiman (2012) Pembenihan ketam nipah (scylla serrata): buku panduan. Bil. 1/2012
Chapter in Books
  1. Kambey, C.S.B. Mateo, Jonalyn P.; Rusekwa, Sadock B.; Nor, Adibi R. M.; Sondak, Calvyn F. A., Campbell, Iona.; Hurtado, Anicia Q.; Msuya, Flower E.; Lim, Phaik Eem; Cottier-Cook, Elizabeth J (2024). The Importance of the Biosecurity Concept for a Resilient Eucheumatoid Aquaculture Industry. In: Critchley, A.T., Hurtado, A.Q., Neish, I.C. (eds) Tropical Phyconomy Coalition Development. Developments in Applied Phycology, vol 11. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-47806-2_7
Article in Proceeding
  1. Nurul Izza Nordin, Badariah Abdullah, Harmayumi Wahid, Mazita Mohd Diah, Siti Kasmarizawaty Suboh, Thavamanithevi Subramaniam, Adibi Rahiman Md Nor, Ropien Jokiman and Zanariah Ujang (2013) Biological Properties of Malaysian Tropical Seaweed for Topical Application
Other Publications
  1. SITI DINA RAZMAN PAHRI, CHEAH WAI YAN, HASLAWATI BAHARUDDIN (2024) Enhancing Fishermen Social Well-Being In The Aquaculture Sector. Policy Brief. INSTITUT MASA DEPAN MALAYSIA. - Policy Paper
  2. FAO. 2022. How biosecurity can reduce disease in seaweed farms. Bangkok. - Policy Paper
  3. Malik et al (2022). Green Practice Guideline for Fisheries Sector (Aquaculture). Final Report. - Guidelines
  4. Lim, P-E., Poong, S-W., Kambey, C., Tan, J., Asri, A., Nagabhatla, N., Nor, A.M., Kassim, A., Le Masson, V., Shaxson, L., Brodie, J., Gachon, C., Cottier-Cook, E.J., De Lombaerde, P. (2021). Sustainable Value Chain for the Seaweed Industry in Malaysia and the ASEAN Region: A Roadmap for Policy Formulation. United Nations University Institute on Comparative Regional Integration Studies Policy Brief. ISBN 978-92-808-9137-9 - Policy Paper
  5. U. Rashid Sumaila et al., Science, 374 (6567), DOI: 10.1126/science.abm1680 - Blueprint

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Safeguarding the Future of the Seaweed Industry in Developing Countries (Seaweed, biosecurity, socio-economic resilience, genetic improvement, disease and pest detection)
  • Seaweed (E.denticulatum) Based Dietary Supplement Formulation and Efficacy Evaluation for Weight Management (Coastal community, seaweed, spinosum, weight management)
  • Seaweed Aquaculture and Ocean Farming: Unlocking the Potential in the Blue Economy (Future food, superfood, plant-based food)
  • Community and Higher Learning Education (Professional development, rural education)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Seaweed Cultivation for Blue Carbon: Advancing Sustainable Decarbonization Efforts, Westports Malaysia Sdn Bhd
    01 Sep 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 (National)
  • Projek Perundingan Pengkomersialan Rumpai Laut, Caulerpa Sp. (Latok), Gamai (M) Sdn Bhd
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (National)
  • Environment Project - Seaweed Cultivation for Climate Mitigation, Food Security, and Local Community Development in Abandoned Shrimp Ponds in Kota Kuala Muda, Kedah, Malaysia, Soroptimist International Club of Penang
    01 Apr 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (National)
  • Establish The Standard Operating Procedure (Sop) for Seaweed, Laman Alam Jaya Sdn Bhd, Project Leader/Lead Consultant
    22 Aug 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (National)
  • Safeguarding The Future of The Seaweed Industry Developing Countries (If015-2019), Scottish Association for Marine Science
    01 Dec 2019 - 01 Dec 2021 (International)
  • Aquaculture Curriculum Consultation, UNIVERSITAS AIRLANGGA, INDONESIA, Consultant
    27 Sep 2021 - 28 Sep 2021 (International)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Revitalising the Malaysian seaweed industry through the blue economy, MINI BIO SYMPOSIUM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE IPGR BULGARIA ERASMUS MOBILITY VISIT TO UNIVERSITI MALAYA, CENTRE FOR RESEARCH IN BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR AGRICULTURE (CEBAR) & INSTITUTE OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, UNIVERSITI MALAYA (International) (04 Jul 2023 - 04 Jul 2023)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Seaweed farming offers an avenue toward greater food security and healthier diets in Malaysia, 24th International Seaweed Symposium, University of Tasmania s Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies on behalf of the International Seaweed Association (International) (19 Feb 2023 - 24 Feb 2023)
  2. Crop Insurance for Seaweed Farming, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EMERGING ISSUES IN PUBLIC POLICY: GLOBAL TRENDS AND PROJECTIONS, INPUMA (International) (05 Aug 2019 - 06 Aug 2019)
  3. Seaweed Governance For Sustainability: a Case Study of Using the Triple Helix Approach in Malaysia, International Seaweed Symposium, 23rd International Seaweed Symposium National Organizing Committee (NOC)  (International) (28 Apr 2019 - 03 May 2019)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. A Resilience and Gender Lens to Examine Sustainability Risks in Seaweed Value Chains, RGS-IBG Annual International Conference 2021, ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY (International) (31 Aug 2021 - 03 Sep 2021)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Reviewer, International, (Reviewer)
  2. (2023) Final Year Project Evaluation On Seaweed Products by Universiti Malaysia Sabah (Ums) Students, National, (External Assessor)
  3. (2023) Reviewer, International, (Reviewer)
  4. (2022) Modeling Food, Energy, and Water System Nexus Tradeoffs in Seaweed Farming Using a Community-Based Systems Thinking Approach, International, (Reviewer)
  5. (2022) Evaluating Biosecurity Policy Implementation in Microalgae Culture Premises of Different Shrimp Hatchery in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh: Using The Quantitative Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (Kap) Survey Technique, International, (Reviewer)
  6. (2022) British Gen Z Perceptions of Sustainable Fisheries: Developing a Measurement Instrument, International, (Reviewer)
  7. (2021) Peer Reviewer, International, (Reviewer)
  8. (2021) Landing Facilities for Processing of Cultivated Seaweeds Biomass: a Norwegian Perspective With Strategic Considerations for The European Seaweed Industry, International, (Reviewer)
  9. (2021) Migrant Workers in The Seaweed Sector in Malaysia, International, (Reviewer)
  10. (2020) URBAN AGRICULTURE ENHANCES URBAN ECOSYSTEM SERVICES FROM SOUTHEAST ASIA PERSPECTIVES, (Reviewer)
  11. (2020) A Model of Governance Cluster for The Development of Industry Seaweed: A Study of Aquaculture, Agribusiness and Product Development Based Carrageenan from Seaweed. Journal of Socioeconomics and Development , (Reviewer)
  12. (2019) Case Study of Marine Pollution in Teluk Bahang, Penang, Malaysia, (Reviewer)
  13. (2019) Capture Fisheries Seminar 2019, (Scientific Committee)
  14. (2019) Trends in seaweed resource use and aquaculture in South Africa and Namibia over the last 30 years, (Reviewer)
  15. (2018) TARGETING SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS THROUGH SECTOR DEVELOPMENT POLICIES: THE CASE OF PANGKOR FISHERMEN, (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2025) Appointment as Subject Matter Expert (Sme) and Invitation to Visit Seaweed Cultivation Site in India, International, (Expert Advisor)
  2. (2023) Speaker for University of Technology Sydney (Uts) Seminar, International, (Resource Person)
  3. (2023) Developing Regenerative Aquaculture in Southeast Asia, International, (Resource Person)
  4. (2022) Sesi Kursus Latihan Amalan Hijau Bersama Tenaga Pengajar, National, (Expert Advisor)
  5. (2022) Bengkel Libat Urus Pembangunan Modul Latihan Amalan Hijau Bersama Pemegang Taruh, National, (Expert Advisor)
  6. (2022) Bengkel Libat Urus Pembangunan Garis Panduan Amalan Hijau Bersama Pemegang Taruh, National, (Expert Advisor)
  7. (2022) Invitation to Review for International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Strategic Studies (Ijistra) E-Issn: 2735-0398., National, (Resource Person)
  8. (2022) Pembangunan Garis Panduan Industri Hijau Di Malaysia, National, (Expert Advisor)
  9. (2022) Steering Committee Member for CEBAR Strategic Planning (Scp) 2021 - 2-25, University, (Expert Advisor)
  10. (2022) Task Force Member 2.3 : Internationalisation and Global Education, University, (Resource Person)
  11. (2021) Unair Aquaculture Virtual Workshop, International, (Expert Advisor)
  12. (2021) Content Manager, International, (Expert Advisor)
  13. (2021) Task Force Member 14 : Creating Entrepreneur Ecosystem, University, (Resource Person)
  14. (2021) Invited Speaker for Algae Cultivation Academic Course (Aku4243) At UPM, Serdang, National, (Resource Person)
  15. (2021) Steering Committee Member for Malaysia National Banana Congress (Mnbc) 2021, University, (Technical Advisor)
  16. (2020) Guest lecturer, Institut Pertanian Bogor, Indonesia
  17. (2019) Program Grand Challenge: Seaweed Industry in Malaysia: High Value and Environmentally Friendly Products, Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences (IOES)
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) Future Prospects of Aquaculture in Malaysia, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2023) Summer Course Guest Lecturer, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2023) Revitalising The Malaysian Seaweed Industry Through The Blue Economy, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  4. (2023) First Commercial Seaweed Farms in Peninsular Malaysia: a Nature-Positive Solution to Climate Change and Food Insecurity, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  5. (2023) Revitalising The Malaysia Seaweed Industry Through The Blue Economy, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  6. (2021) A Resilience and Gender Lens to Examine Sustainability Risks in Seaweed Value Chains, International, (Participant)
  7. (2021) Targeting Rural Poverty With Agricultural and Educational Measures, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  8. (2021) Guest Speaker for Industrial Talk for Biotechnology Students, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
Media appearance
  1. (2023) The Chefs Changing People’S Minds About Seaweed, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2023) Could Ai Revolutionise The Farmed Seaweed Industry?, International, (Discourse)
  3. (2023) Growing Wild - Brave New World Seaweed Cultivation, International, (Interview)
  4. (2021) Scientist's Mission to Promote Seaweed, National, (Interview)

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