Curriculum Vitae

DR. NURUL NADHIRAH BINTI OTHMAN

Senior Lecturer
  • UM Agroforestry
  • nadhirah
  • 0142506177

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Nurul Nadhirah, a Senior Lecturer at the Glami Lemi Biotechnology Research Centre, Universiti Malaya, is a renowned researcher in plant biotechnology. She has specialized expertise in the tissue culture of fern species and selected crop plants, making significant contributions to the understanding and cultivation of these plants for both scientific and practical applications.

      In addition to her work in plant tissue culture, Dr. Nadhirah has extensive knowledge in taxonomy, systematics, and biodiversity of ferns (pteridophytes). Her academic interests are centered on exploring the vast diversity of ferns, studying their classification, and understanding their ecological roles in different environments. She obtained her PhD in Botany from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, where her research focused on spore culture of various fern species found in Malaysia.

     She has published numerous papers on plant tissue culture, fern taxonomy, and biodiversity, establishing her as an expert in the field. She is an active participant in scientific expeditions, collaborating with government and NGOs, to collect valuable data on plant species and contribute to conservation efforts aimed at protecting Malaysia's natural heritage.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • PLANT SYSTEMATIC AND TAXONOMY
    Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Botany

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • IJAZAH DOKTOR FALSAFAH SAINS (BOTANI), (BOTANI)
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (ukm)
  • IJAZAH SARJANA SAINS (SISTEMATIK TUMBUHAN), (SISTEMATIK TUMBUHAN)
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (ukm)
  • IJAZAH SARJANA MUDA SAINS DENGAN KEPUJIAN (BIOLOGI), (BIOLPGI)
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (ukm)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
  1. Haja M., Nik H., Nadhirah, N. O., & Norhazrina, N., (2025). Notes On Ferns And Lycophytes Of Panti Forest Reserve, Kota Tinggi, Johor. - The Malaysian Forester. 257 - 264.
  2. Nadhirah, N., Maideen, H., Zuraida, A. R., Aliah, N., & Othman, A. N. (2025). In Vitro Shoot-Tip Propagation of Blue Peacock Fern Selaginella willdenowii P.Beauv. (Selaginellaceae) an Ornamental Fern. Malaysian Applied Biology, 54(3), 130–134. https://doi.org/10.55230/mabjournal.v54i3.3480
  3. Aliah, N., Maideen, H., Nadhirah, N., & Norhazrina, N. (2024). Sistematik Famili Athyriaceae di Semenanjung Malaysia berdasarkan Gabungan Data Anatomi dan Molekul. Sains Malaysiana, 53(10), 3263–3277. https://doi.org/10.17576/jsm-2024-5310-03

RESEARCH PROJECT

University
  1. 2025 - 2027, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)
    The growth enhancement of Musa paradisica var. horn plaintain (pisang tanduk) via optimization of high phenolic content through in vitro culture. ( Principal Investigator(PI))

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Pengenalan Kultur Tisu Tumbuhan (Pokok Pisang), Kursas Asas Kultur Tisu Tumbuhan Siri 1, PPBGLUM (National) (25 Oct 2025 - 25 Oct 2025)
  2. A Journey Through Ferns: The Unique World of Fern Diversity and Its Biotechnological Promise, Biobanter@PPBGL, PPBGLUM (National) (22 Aug 2025 - 22 Aug 2025)
  3. Plant Biotechnology: From the Wild to the Lab, Science, Technology, Engineering & Rocket Fair (STERF) 2025, MRSM (National) (09 May 2025 - 09 Dec 2025)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Ferns Across Malaysia's Forests: An Updated Overview from Lowlands to Montane Zones, State of Nature Conservation in Malaysia, The Malaysian Nature Society (International) (25 Nov 2025 - 27 Dec 2025)
  2. Unlocking In Vitro Spore Culture of the Medicinal Fern Cibotium barometz (Paku Ayam Emas) for Conservation, International Symposium on Life Sciences and Education ( ISLSE), UITM (International) (22 Sep 2025 - 23 Sep 2025)
  3. Kepelbagaian Flora Paku Pakis di Taman Eko-Rimba Sekayu, Terengganu dan Gunung Nuang, Hutan Simpan Ulu Langat, Selangor, Persidangan Ekspedisi Sainstifik Kepelbagaian Biologi Hutan 2025, Jabatan Perhutanan Semenanjung Malaysia (National) (04 Aug 2025 - 06 Aug 2025)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Variasi Ciri Morfologi Famili Blechnaceae di Semenanjung Malaysia serta Implikasi Taksonomi, Simposium Biologi Kebangsaan Ke-11, Jabatan Sains Biologi dan Bioteknologi, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) (National) (06 Dec 2025 - 07 Dec 2025)
  2. Spore Culture as a Tool for Securing the Future of Malaysia s Fern Biodiversity,, Hari Penyeldiikan dan Inovasi (HAPI2025), UKM (National) (21 May 2025 - 21 May 2025)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal/ External Course
  1. KURSUS ASAS TEKNOLOGI KULTUR TISU TUMBUHAN, PUSAT PENYELIDIKAN BIOTEKNOLOGI GLAMI LEMI., PUSAT PENYELIDIKAN BIOTEKNOLOGI GLMAI LEMI, NEGERI SEMBILAN. (03 Sep 2025 - 03 Sep 2025)
  2. PERSIDANGAN EKSPEDISI SAINTIFIK KEPELBAGAIAN BIOLOGI HUTAN TAHUN 2025, RAIA HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTRE, KUALA TERENGGANU. (04 Aug 2025 - 06 Aug 2025)