Curriculum Vitae

DR. MAHASSAN BIN MAMAT

Senior Lecturer
  • Biology Division
    Centre for Foundation Studies in Science
  • 0379675985

BIOGRAPHY

Dr Mahassan Mamat is a Senior Lecture at the Biology Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. He completed his Doctorate, Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in University of Malaya. His core area of research field is in Comparative Neurobiology. His focus is on diversity and neuroanatomy of fish which involved morphology, neuroanatomy, immunohistochemistry, histology and brain topograhy using scanning electron microscope technique. Involved in administrative works as a Deputy Director (Academic), Head of Biology Division, Secretary and Treasury in residential college. Also, involved almost 11 years as Fellows in a residential college in UM (Sultan Nazrin Shah College (KK12), Bestari College (KK4) and Ungku Aziz College (KK11)) since 2002 until 2017.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • NEUROBIOLOGY
    Central nervous system (CNS), Freshwater fishes, Scanning electron microscope (SEM)

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD, (Science)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • Doctoral Degree (PhD), (Neurobiologi)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MSc (Neurobiology), (Neurobiology)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • BSc (Hons)(Zoology), (Biologi)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Deputy Director (Academic)
    01 Dec 2017 - 27 Mar 2021 (Director Office, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Fellow
    01 Mar 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 (Ungku Aziz Residential College, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs))
  • Division Chairman
    01 Sep 2014 - 01 Dec 2015 (Biology Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Division Chairman
    01 Oct 2012 - 30 Nov 2015 (Biology Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Division Chairman
    01 Aug 2014 - 31 Aug 2014 (Biology Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Division Chairman
    01 Jul 2014 - 31 Jul 2014 (Biology Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • Division Chairman
    01 Oct 2012 - 30 Jun 2014 (Biology Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science)
  • College Treasurer
    01 May 2013 - 31 Jan 2014 (Bestari Residential College, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs))
  • Fellow
    01 Feb 2013 - 31 Jan 2014 (Bestari Residential College, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs))
  • College Treasurer
    01 May 2012 - 30 Apr 2013 (Bestari Residential College, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs))
  • Fellow
    01 Feb 2012 - 31 Jan 2013 (Bestari Residential College, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs))
  • College Treasurer
    01 May 2011 - 30 Apr 2012 (Bestari Residential College, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs))

MEMBERSHIPS

  • PERSATUAN KAKITANGAN AKADEMIK UNIVERSITI MALAYA, MEMBER
    Since 2003 (University)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2006 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2004 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
  1. Kamaludin Rashid, Mahassan Mamat, Abu Bakar Mohd Daran, Arash Nezhadahmadi, Fazli Ruslan, and Fatimah Kayat. 2013. Seed Progeny Population of Wild Banana Musa acuminata ssp.malaccensis for Fusarium Screening. Life Sci J 2013;10(3):671-679]. (ISSN: 1097- 8135).
  2. Adli, D.S.H., M, Mahassan, I. Hamidah and L.E. Puah (1997). Characterization of the optic tectum lamination using histological techniques. Proceedings of the First ASEAN Microscopy Conference 1997. P 234-236.
  3. Mamat, M., Hasan Adli, D. S., & Tiong, Y. X. S. (2008). Morphological characterization of the brain of catfish, Clarias macrocephalus. Jurnal Sains.
  4. Mamat, M. & Hasan Adli, D. S. (2007). Localization of enkephalin in the visual primary processing center of snakehead fish, Channa striata, using immunohistochemical technique. Jurnal Sains, 15(1), 30-35.
  5. Rashid K.A, M. Mahassan and N Haq. Backcross progeny of amphidiploid between mungbean and ricebean with the aid of embryo culture. Jurnal Sains 11:2 (2003).
Books
  1. Abdul Majid Mohamed, Nor Azlina Abd Aziz, Noor Hashida Hashim,Kamariah Haron, Kamaludin A Rashid, Mahanom Jalil, Maslenda Markom, Mohd Fhaizal Mohd Bukhori, Mahassan Mamat, Fadzil Mohd Faizzi, Ikhwan Zakaria, 2014. Laboratory Manual Biology, Semester 1, Second Edition Session 2014/2015. University of Malaya Press.
  2. Abdul Majid Mohamed, Nor Azlina Abd Aziz, Noor Hashida Hashim, Kamariah Haron, Kamaludin A Rashid, Mahanom Jalil, Maslenda Markom, Mohd Fhaizal Mohd Bukhori, Mahassan Mamat, Fadzil Mohd Faizi, Ikhwan Zakaria, 2013. LABORATORY MANUAL BIOLOGY SEMESTER 1, SECOND EDITION SESSION 2013/2014, PUSAT ASASI SAINS. UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA PRESS.
  3. Abdul Majid Mohamed, Nor azlina Abd Aziz, Noor Hashida Hashim, Kamariah Haron, Kamaludin A Rashid, Mahanom jalil, Maslenda Markom, Mohd Fhaizal Mohd Bukhori, Mahassan Mamat, Fadzil Mohd Faizi, Ikhwan Zakaria. 2012. LABORATORY MANUAL BIOLOGY, PUSAT ASASI SAINS, SEMESTER 1, SECOND EDITION, 2012/2013.UM PRESS.
  4. Laboratory Manual Biology Semester I Second Edition. Kuala Lumpur: Universiti Malaya.
  5. Laboratory Manual Biology Semester II Second Edition. Kuala Lumpur: Universiti Malaya
  6. Laboratory Manual Biology Semester I. Kuala Lumpur: Universiti Malaya.
  7. Laboratory Manual Biology Semester II. Kuala Lumpur: Universiti Malaya.
  8. Biology For STPM Volume 2. Kamaludin A. Rashid, Mahassan Mamat, Nor Azlina Aziz, Noor Hashida Hashim, Mahanom Jalil, Kamariah Harun, Cecie Starr and Ralph Taggart. Thomson Learning.
  9. Biology for STPM (vol. 2). Thompson Learning (2007) by Kamaludin A Rashid, Mahassan Mamat, Nor Azlina Abd Aziz, Noor Hashida Hashim, Mahanom Jalil, Kamariah Haron, Cecie Starr and Ralph Taggart
  10. Biology For STPM Volume 1. Kamaludin A. Rashid, Mahassan Mamat, Nor Azlina Aziz, Noor Hashida Hashim, Cecie Starr and Ralph Taggart. Thomson Learning.
  11. Biology for STPM (vol. 1). Thompson Learning (2006) by Kamaludin A Rashid, Mahassan Mamat, Nor Azlina Abd Aziz, Noor Hashida Hashim, Cecie Starr and Ralph Taggart
Chapter in Books
  1. Shaharudin, S.A., Ngui, S.T., Jiram, A.I., Chia, W.L., Yu, K.X., Mamat, M., and Durriyyah, S.H.A. 2009. Diversity of Cerebellum in Relation to Swimming Movements of Local Freshwater Fishes. In Hee et al. (eds). Harnessing the Potential of Biodiversity, pg. 319-322. Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia.(ISBN 978-983-2519-03-4)
  2. Tang, J.M.Y., Kwong, S.C., Mamat, M., and Durriyyah S.H.A. Diversity of a Central Nervous System Structure: Spinal Cord of a Terrestrial Frog in Comparison to an Aquatic Fish. In Hee et al. (eds). Harnessing the Potential of Biodiversity, pg. 300-303. Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia. (ISBN 978-983-2519-03-4)
Article in Proceeding
  1. Chee, K.S., M. Mahassan and D.S.H. Adli (2010). Spinal cord .Cytoarchitecture of fishes with short and non-continuous median fins: Mystus nemurus (Baung) and Pangasius pangasius (Patin) with emphasis on motor neuronal organization. Abstract of the Biological Sciences Graduate Congress 2010 (BSGC), pg:162. Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.
  2. Kwong Soke Chee, Mahassan Mamat & Durriyyah Sharifah Hasan Adli. 2010. Spinal Cord Cytoarchitecture of Two Fishes with Long and Continuous Dorsal Fins: Juvenile Channa micropeltes (Toman) and Clarias sp. (Keli) with Emphasis on Motorneuronal Organization. Proceedings of the International Anatomical Sciences and Cell Biology Conference, page 118
  3. Shamiza Ahmad Shaharudin, Mahassan Mamat and Durriyyah Sharifah Hasan Adli (2010). Histological Characterization of Caudally Directed cerebellum of Oreochromis sp. (Tilapia) and Leptobarbus hoeveni (Jelawat). Proceedings of the International Anatomical Sciences and Cell Biology Conference, page 116.
  4. Kwong Soke Chee, Durriyyah S.H. Adli and Mahassan Mamat. (2008). Anatomy of spinal cord of Clarias macrocephalus (Keli) and Pangasius pangasius (Patin). Prosiding Seminar Penyelidikan PASUM. Pusat Asasi Sains, Universiti Malaya.
  5. Lai Sieaw Ching, Durriyyah S.H. Adli and Mahassan Mamat. 2008. The Development of Central Nervous System of Oreochromis sp. (Red Tilapia), Prosiding Seminar Penyelidikan PASUM. Pusat Asasi Sains, Universiti Malaya.
  6. Shamiza Ahmad Shaharudin, Durriyyah S.H. Adli and Mahassan Mamat. 2008. Anatomical Characterization of the Cerebellum of Pangasius pangasius (Patin) and Clarias macrocephalus (Keli), Prosiding Seminar Penyelidikan PASUM. Pusat Asasi Sains, Universiti Malaya.
  7. Zulfa Izza Mohamed @ Hashim, Bibi Shazwani Zulbadri, Durriyyah S.H. Adli dan Mahassan Mamat. 2008. Pencirian Sistem Saraf Pusat Ikan Kaloi (Osphronemus sp.). Prosiding Seminar Penyelidikan PASUM. Pusat Asasi Sains, Universiti Malaya.
  8. D.S.H. Adli, M. Mahassan, I. Hamidah and L.E. Puah. (1997). Characterization of the optic tectum lamination using histological techniques. Proceedings of the First ASEAN Microscopy Conference, 234-236.
Other Publications
  1. M. Mahassan & D. S. H. Adli. (1996). Neuroanatomy of the visual system of a local fish, Channa striata. 1st FAONS Congress & 1st IBRO Regional Congress Abstracts A106: 207. - Extended Abstract

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Characterization of central nervous system of local fishes using electron microscope (central nervous system, local fishes, scanning electron microscope)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2018 - 2020, Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP)
    Reproductive Biology and Growth of Pangasius nusutus and Tor sp. as native and new commercial species in Peninsular Malaysia. ( Consultant)
  2. 2009 - 2011, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Local Freshwater Fishes as Models to Delineate Diversity of Central Nervous System Motor Control over Different Appendages ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2007 - 2009, Peruntukan Geran Khas Universiti Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya
    Diversity characterisation of the central nervous system of local freshwater fishes (Pencirian diversiti sistem saraf pusat ikan air tawar tempatan) ( Consultant)
  4. 2007 - 2009, KPT
    Diversity characterisation of the central nervous system of local freshwater fishes (Pencirian diversiti sistem saraf pusat ikan air tawar tempatan) ( Consultant)
  5. 2008 - 2009, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Spinal motor innervation of a few selected local fresh water fishes with differently distributed fins ( Consultant)
  6. 2007 - 2008, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Kajian SEM (scanning electron microscope) sistem saraf pusat Ikan ketutu, Oxyleotris marmorata ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  7. 2004 - 2005, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Kajian SEM (scanning electron microscope) bagi sistem saraf pusat Ikan Haruan, Channa striata ( Principal Investigator(PI))

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Program Kursus Asasi Di Albukhary International University (Aiu), Al Bukhary International University (AIU)
    01 Mar 2006 - 31 Jul 2006 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

ORAL PRESENTER
  1. The development of central nervous system of Oreochromis sp (red tilapia)., Seminar Penyelidikan PASUM 2008, Centre for Foundation Studies in Sciences, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. (University) (12 Nov 2008 - 14 Nov 2008)
  2. Pencirian sistem saraf pusat ikan Kaloi (Oreochromis sp)., Seminar Penyelidikan PASUM 2008, Centre for Foundation Studies in Sciences, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. (University) (12 Nov 2008 - 14 Nov 2008)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Histological characterization of rostrally directed cerebellum of Clarias sp (keli) and caudally directed cerebellum of Oreochromis sp (tilapia)., Women in World Neuroscience International Conference 2011, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (International) (10 Nov 2011 - 11 Nov 2011)
  2. Spinal motor innervation of caudal fins with different morphology: rounded caudal fin of keli (Clarias macrocephalus) and forked caudal fin of patin (Pangasius pangasius)., Women in World Neuroscience International Conference 2011, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (International) (10 Oct 2011 - 11 Oct 2011)
  3. Histological characterization of caudally directed cerebellum of Oreochromis sp (tilapia) and Leptobarbus hoeveni (jelawat)., The International Anatomical Sciences and Cell Biology Conference (IASCBC 2010), National University of Singapore. (International) (26 May 2010 - 29 May 2010)
  4. Spinal cord cytoarchitecture of two fishes with long and continuous dorsal fins: Juvenile Channa micropeltes (Toman) and Clarias sp (Keli) with emphasis on motor neuronal organization., Proceeding of The International Anatomical Science and Cell Biology Conference 2010 (IASCBC 2010), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore. (International) (26 May 2010 - 29 May 2010)
  5. Diversity of a central nervous system structure: spinal cord of a terrestrial frog in comparison to an aquatic fish., Simposium Biology Malaysia 2009 / SIMBIOMAS 2009, University Putra Malaysia (National) (17 Nov 2009 - 18 Nov 2009)
  6. Anatomical characterization of the cerebellum of Pangasius pangasius (patin) and Clarias macrocephalus (keli)., Seminar Penyelidikan PASUM 2008, Centre for Foundation Studies in Sciences, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. (University) (12 Nov 2008 - 14 Nov 2008)
  7. Kajian SEM (scanning microscope electron) bagi sistem saraf pusat ikan haruan, Channa striata., Advanced Poster Seminar Hasil Penyelidikan UM 2006: Developing Knowledge Capital Through Research, Universiti Malaya , Universiti Malaya (University) (06 Sep 2006 - 07 Sep 2006)
  8. Kajian SEM bagi sistem saraf pusat ikan haruan, Channa striata., Seminar IPP, IPPP, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. (University) (06 Sep 2006 - 07 Sep 2006)
  9. Characterization of the optic tectum lamination using histological techniques., The first ASEAN Microscopy Conference, Electron Microscopy Society Malaysia and Microscopy Society Malaysia. (National) (27 Nov 1997 - 30 Nov 1997)
PRESENTER
  1. Spinal cord Cytoarchitecture of fishes with short and non-continuous median fins: Mystus nemurus (Baung) and Pangasius pangasius (Patin) with emphasis on motor neuronal organization., The Biological Sciences Graduate Congress 2010 (BSGC), Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. (University) (15 Dec 2010 - 17 Dec 2010)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2007) Program Kursus Asasi, AlBukkhary International University (AIU), National

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2023) INVESTIGATION OF THE PHARMACOLOGICAL EFFECTS AND MECHANISMS OF Terminalia catappa LEAF EXTRACT ON THE HEALTH STATUS USING FISH MODELS, WANG XU
Master
  1. (2011) SPINAL MOTOR NEURONAL ORGANISATION OF SELECTED LOCAL FRESHWATER FISHES IN RELATION TO MEDIAN FIN INNERVATIONS, KWONG SOKE CHEE
  2. (2011) MORPHOLOGICAL AND NEUROHISTOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF CEREBELLUM WITH DIFFERENT ROSTRO-CAUDAL AXIS ORIENTATIONS OF SELECTED LOCAL FRESHWATER FISHES, SHAMIZA BT AHMAD SHAHARUDIN
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2008) Kajian sistem saraf pusat ikan sepat, Trichogaster sp.
  2. (2008) Hubungan kelakuan dan ciri-ciri sistem saraf pusat ikan toman bunga (Channa sp) dan ikan daun (Acrossocheilus deuratus)
  3. (2007) The development of central nervous system of Oreochromis sp (red tilapia)
  4. (2007) The characterization of the central nervous system of Notopterus sp. (belida).
  5. (2007) Pencirian sistem saraf pusat ikan kaloi (Osphronemus sp)
  6. (2007) Morphology and histology of spinal cord of two local freshwater fishes with differently distributed fins: Clarias sp (keli) and Pangasius pangasius (patin) of the cerebellum of a few selected local fishes
  7. (2007) Histological characterization of the cerebellum of Pangasius pangasius (patin) dan Clarias sp. (keli).
  8. (2006) Studies on the CNS of red tilapia, Oreochromis spp.
  9. (2006) Studies on the CNS of Channa micropeltes
  10. (2006) Kajian SSP Mystus nemurus (ikan Baung Sungai)
  11. (2006) Kajian SSP Ikan Lampam Jawa, Puntius gonionotus
  12. (2006) Kajian sistem saraf pusat (SSP) ikan ketutu, Oxyeleotris marmorata
  13. (2006) Kajian sistem saraf pusat ikan jelawat, Leptobarbus hoeveni
  14. (2005) Studies on the central nervous system of freshwater catfish (Clarias macrocephalus)
  15. (2005) Studies on the central nervous system of Anabas testudineus (climbing perch)
  16. (2005) Studies of the central nervous system of swamp eel (Monopterus albus)
  17. (2005) Kajian SSP ikan patin, Pangasius pangasius
  18. (2005) Kajian Sistem Saraf Pusat Ikan Tilapia (Cichlidae)
  19. (2005) Kajian sistem saraf pusat ikan leekoh, Cyprinus carpio

TEACHING

Bachelor
  1. (2005) SHES - Topik Khas Sains Biokesihatan - Sistem Visual Dari Aspek Neurobiologi
Others
  1. (2021) FAD1001 - Biology 1
  2. (2021) FAD1002 - Biology 2
  3. (2021) FAD1003 - Biology 3

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Fellow Kolej Kediaman Ke-11 Universiti Malaya, (01 Mar 2017 - 31 Dec 2017)
  • Persatuan Mikroskopi Elektron Malaysia, (25 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2020)
  • Persatuan Kakitangan Akademik Universiti Malaya (Pkaum), (21 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2020)
  • Felo Kolej Kediaman Ke-4 Universiti Malaya, (01 Feb 2010 - 31 Jan 2013)
  • Koperasi Kedai Buku Universiti Malaya (Kkum), (20 Aug 2002 - 31 Dec 2020)
  • Felo Kolej Kediaman Ke-12, (30 May 2002 - 30 May 2007)