Curriculum Vitae

DATO' PROF. DR. MOHD SOFIAN BIN AZIRUN

Honorary Professor
  • Institute of Biological Sciences
    Faculty of Science
  • sofian
  • +60379677163/4364

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PHD, (Toksikologi Pestisid)
    Birmingham University, Birmingham, UK
  • BSC(HONS)(UM)(1980), (ZOOLOGI)
    Universiti Malaya (um)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Induk Pemilihan MPM
    02 Dec 2010 - present (University Malaya)
  • Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Rundingan Terus B Universiti Malaya
    01 Jan 2013 - present (University Malaya)
  • Committee Member: Ahli Lembaga Perolehan B
    01 Jan 2013 - present (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Pemandu
    08 Oct 2015 - 07 Oct 2018 (University Malaya)
  • Fellow
    07 Sep 2016 - 06 Sep 2018 (University Malaya)
  • Head
    23 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 (Zoological & Ecological Research Network (zen), Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli jawatankuasa Kurikulum Program Sarjana Sains Pertanian (Perlindungan Tanaman), ISB
    01 Dec 2015 - 30 Nov 2017 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Chairman
    24 Mar 2016 - 24 Mar 2017 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Coordinator
    01 Apr 2015 - 16 Jan 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Lembaga Pengarah Zecttron Sdn. Bhd.
    18 May 2015 - 16 Jan 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Head
    01 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2016 (Zoological & Ecological Research Network (zen), Faculty of Science)
  • Head of Level/level Head
    01 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2016 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Lembaga Pengarah
    06 May 2015 - 31 Dec 2016 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Kurikulum
    01 Sep 2015 - 31 Dec 2016 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa
    11 Dec 2015 - 31 Dec 2016 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pemeriksa
    01 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2016 (Dean Office, Faculty of Science)
  • Head Coordinator
    01 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2016 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Coordinator
    01 Apr 2016 - 31 Dec 2016 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Kurikulum Program Ijazah Tinggi, Fakulti Sains, UM
    21 May 2015 - 31 Aug 2016 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Lembaga Pengarah UM Plantations Sdn Bhd
    20 Apr 2015 - 01 Jul 2016 (University Malaya)
  • Manager
    03 Apr 2015 - 01 Jul 2016 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa
    13 Nov 2015 - 01 Jul 2016 (University Malaya)
  • Panel Pemilih
    24 Mar 2016 - 29 Apr 2016 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Head Coordinator
    01 Apr 2015 - 01 Apr 2016 (University Malaya)
  • Head
    01 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2015 (Zoological & Ecological Research Network (zen), Faculty of Science)
  • Ketua Pusat Penyelidikan bagi Zoological & Ecological Research Network (Zen)
    01 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2015 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Pemandu Membincangkan Mengenai Cadangan MFM untuk menyewa sebahagian tanah Ladang UM di KOta Tinggi
    08 Oct 2015 - 21 Dec 2015 (University Malaya)
  • Jawatankuasa Pemilih Bagi Maksud Pelantikan dan Kenaikan Pangkat Ke Jawatan Reader dan Profesor Madya
    21 Dec 2012 - 20 Dec 2015 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Member
    01 Jan 2014 - 01 Sep 2015 (University Malaya)
  • Chairman
    29 Jul 2015 - 29 Jul 2015 (University Malaya)
  • Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Teknikal Pembelian Mikroskop ISB
    07 Jul 2015 - 07 Jul 2015 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Kerja Pemilih KUmpulan Pengurusan dan Profesional (Bukan Akademik) bagi jawatan Pengurus Ladang (kontrak)
    07 Jul 2015 - 07 Jul 2015 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Kerja Pemilih Untuk Kenaikan Pangkat Ke Jawatan Pegawai Penyelidik Gred Q48
    21 Apr 2015 - 21 Apr 2015 (University Malaya)
  • Dean
    01 Jul 2011 - 30 Jun 2014 (Dean Office, Faculty of Science)
  • Panel, Jawatankuasa Tatatertib Pelajar
    31 Oct 2014 - 31 Dec 2014 (University Malaya)
  • Dean
    17 Jan 2009 - 16 Jan 2014 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Induk Pemilihan MPPUM Sesi 2012/13
    20 Sep 2012 - 28 Sep 2012 (University Malaya)
  • Chairman
    20 Sep 2012 - 20 Sep 2012 (University Malaya)
  • Dean
    01 Apr 2011 - 30 Jun 2011 (Dean Office, Faculty of Science)
  • Dean
    01 Apr 2009 - 31 Mar 2011 (Dean Office, Faculty of Science)
  • Deputy Dean
    01 Sep 2008 - 31 Mar 2009 (Dean Office, Faculty of Science)
  • Deputy Dean
    01 Nov 2007 - 31 Aug 2008 (Dean Office, Faculty of Science)
  • Panel of PTK
    09 Aug 2005 - 12 Aug 2008 (University Malaya)
  • Deputy Head
    17 May 2007 - 06 Mar 2008 (University Malaya)
  • Head of Committee Member of Animal Pests Control
    12 May 2004 - 09 Nov 2004 (University Malaya)
  • Deputy Head
    05 Feb 2003 - 11 Nov 2003 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Pelan Tindakan
    25 May 2001 - 25 May 2002 (University Malaya)
  • Deputy Head
    12 May 1999 - 16 May 2000 (University Malaya)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF PARASITOLOGY AND TROPICAL MEDICINE (MSPTM) 2005PRESENTREGULARNATIONAL, MEMBERSHIP
    2016 to 2019 (University)
  • THE ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY , MEMBER
    2017 to 2017 (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Keynote Speaker (persidangan)
    2014, Universitas Teknologi Yogyakarta,  (International)
  • UM Excellence Award
    2012, Universiti Malaya
  • Anugerah Cemerlang UM (acum)
    2012, Universiti Malaya,  (University)
  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2011, Universiti Malaya
  • Khidmat Setia 30 Award
    2010, University of Malaya,  (University)
  • Innovation and Creativity Expo 2010
    2010, Universiti Malaya,  (University)
  • Darjah Dato' Paduka Negeri Sembilan
    2010, Kerajaan Negeri Sembilan,  (National)
  • Innovation and Creativity Expo 2010 UM
    2010, Universiti Malaya,  (University)
  • Anugerah Khidmat Setia 30
    2010, Universiti Malaya,  (University)
  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2009, Universiti Malaya
  • Ekspo Penyelidikan Rekacipta & Inovasi Um2009
    2009, Universiti Malaya,  (International)
  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2008, Universiti Malaya
  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2006, Universiti Malaya
  • Excellence Service Award
    2005, Universiti Malaya
  • Ekspo Penyelidikan, Rekacipta dan Inovasi 2005
    2005, Universiti Malaya,  (University)
  • Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang
    2005, Universiti Malaya,  (University)
  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2004, Universiti Malaya
  • Darjah Setia Negeri Sembilan Dns
    2003, Kerajaan Negeri Sembilan,  (National)
  • Khidmat Setia 20 Award
    2001, Universiti Malaya
  • Anugerah Khidmat Setia 20
    2001, Universiti Malaya,  (University)
  • Excellence Service Award
    1998, Universiti Malaya
  • Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang
    1998, Universiti Malaya,  (International)
  • Excellence Service Award
    1996, Universiti Malaya
  • Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang
    1996, Universiti Malaya,  (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Azratul-Hizayu, T., Chen, C. D., Lau, K. W., Azrizal-Wahid, N., Tan, T. K., Lim, Y. A. L., . . . Low, V. L. (2021). Bioefficacy of mosquito mat vaporizers and associated metabolic detoxication mechanisms in Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus) in Selangor, Malaysia: A statewide assessment. Tropical Biomedicine, 38(3), 327-337. doi: 10.47665/tb.38.3.073
  2. Azrizal-Wahid, N., Sofian-Azirun, M., & Low, V. (2021). Flea-borne pathogens in the cat flea Ctenocephalides felis and their association with mtDNA diversity of the flea host. Comparative Immunology Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 75, 9. doi: 10.1016/j.cimid.2021.101621
  3. Elia-Amira, N. M. R., Chen, C. D., Low, V. L., Lau, K. W., Haziqah-Rashid, A., Amelia-Yap, Z. H., . . . Sofian-Azirun, M. (2021). Assessment of the susceptibility status of Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) from Interior, Sandakan and Tawau divisions of Sabah, Malaysia based on WHO diagnostic doses of larvicides. Tropical Biomedicine, 38(2), 196-204. doi: 10.47665/tb.38.2.058
  4. Lee, H. Y., Loong, S. K., Ya'cob, Z., Low, V., Teoh, B. T., Ahmad-Nasrah, S. N., . . . Adler, P. H. (2021). Culturable bacteria in adults of a Southeast Asian black fly, Simulium tani (Diptera:Simuliidae). Acta Tropica, 219, 7. doi: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2021.105923
  5. Wan-Norafikah, O., Chen, C. D., & Sofian-Azirun, M. (2021). Organochlorines and organophosphates susceptibility of Aedes albopictus Skuse larvae from agricultural and non-agricultural localities in Peninsular Malaysia. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, 28(1), 1010-1016. doi: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2020.11.040
  6. Azrizal-Wahid, N., Sofian-Azirun, M., & Low, V. (2020). New insights into the haplotype diversity of the cosmopolitan cat flea Ctenocephalides felis (Siphonaptera: Pulicidae). Veterinary Parasitology, 281, 12. doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2020.109102
  7. Mat Udin, A. S., Uni, S., Zainuri, N. A., Abdullah Halim, M. R., Belabut, D. A., Mohamad Ikbal, N. H., . . . Sofian-Azirun, M. (2020). Morphological characteristics of microfilariae in blood smears of the common treeshrew Tupaia glis (Mammalia: Scandentia) in Gemas, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. Tropical Biomedicine, 37(4), 1152-1157.
  8. Takaoka, H., Sofian-Azirun, M., Chen, C. D., Halim, M. R. A., Lau, K. W., Low, V. L., & Suana, I. W. (2020). Descriptions of the female, male and mature larva of Simulium contractum Takaoka (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Sulawesi, Indonesia. Tropical Biomedicine, 37(3), 683-690.
  9. Uni, S., Udin, A. S. M., Agatsuma, T., Junker, K., Saijuntha, W., Bunchom, N., . . . Azirun, M. S. (2020). Description, molecular characteristics and Wolbachia endosymbionts of Onchocerca borneensis Uni, Mat Udin Takaoka n. sp. (Nematoda: Filarioidea) from the Bornean bearded pig Sus barbatus Muller (Cetartiodactyla: Suidae) of Sarawak, Malaysia. Parasites Vectors, 13(1), 16. doi: 10.1186/s13071-020-3907-8
  10. Urabe, M., Hashim, N. E. N., Uni, S., Iwaki, T., Halim, M. R. A., Marzuki, M. E., . . . Ramli, R. (2020). Description and molecular characteristics of Morishitium polonicum malayense Urabe, Nor Hashim Uni, n. subsp. (Trematoda: Cyclocoelidae) from the Asian glossy starling, Aplonis panayensis strigata (Passeriformes: Sturnidae) in Peninsular Malaysia. Parasitology International, 76, 7. doi: 10.1016/j.parint.2020.102074
  11. Adler, P. H., Takaoka, H., Sofian-Azirun, M., Chen, C. D., Suana, I. W. (2019). Evolutionary and biogeographic history of the black fly Simulium wayani (Diptera: Simuliidae) on the island of Timor. Acta Tropica, 193, 1-6. doi:10.1016/j.actatropica.2019.02.017
  12. Amelia-Yap, Z. H., Sofian-Azirun, M., Chen, C. D., Lau, K. W., Suana, I. W., Harmonis, . . . Low, V. (2019). V1016G Point Mutation: The Key Mutation in the Voltage-Gated Sodium Channel (Vgsc) Gene of Pyrethroid-Resistant Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) in Indonesia. Journal of Medical Entomology, 56(4), 953-958. doi:10.1093/jme/tjz035
  13. Amelia-Yap, Z. H., Sofian-Azirun, M., Chen, C. D., Suana, I. W., Lau, K. W., Elia-Amira, N. M. R., . . . Low, V. L. (2019). Pyrethroids Use: Threats on Metabolic-Mediated Resistance Mechanisms in the Primary Dengue Vector Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae). Journal of Medical Entomology, 56(3), 811-816. doi:10.1093/jme/tjz007
  14. Azrizal-Wahid, N., Sofian-Azirun, M., Low, V. L. (2019). Risk factors associated with flea infestation on cats. Tropical Biomedicine, 36(4), 810-821.
  15. Chong, S. L., Hematpoor, A., Hazni, H., Sofian-Azirun, M., Litaudon, M., Supratman, U., . . . Awang, K. (2019). Mosquito larvicidal limonoids from the fruits of Chisocheton erythrocarpus Hiern. Phytochemistry Letters, 30, 69-73. doi:10.1016/j.phytol.2018.12.013
  16. Elia-Amira, N. M. R., Chen, C. D., Lau, K. W., Low, V. L., Lee, H. L., Cyril-Tham, Y. S., Sofian-Azirun, M. (2019). DENGUE VECTOR SURVEILLANCE IN WEST COAST AND KUDAT DIVISION, SABAH, MALAYSIA. Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health, 50(1), 55-63.
  17. Elia-Amira, N. M. R., Chen, C. D., Low, V. L., Lau, K. W., Haziqah-Rashid, A., Amelia-Yap, Z. H., . . . Sofian-Azirun, M. (2019). Adulticide Resistance Status of Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Sabah, Malaysia: A Statewide Assessment. Journal of Medical Entomology, 56(6), 1715-1725. doi:10.1093/jme/tjz117
  18. Hazigah-Rashid, A., Chen, C. D., Lau, K. W., Low, V. L., Sofian-Azinm, M., Halim, M. R. A., . . . Azidah, A. A. (2019). Preliminary dengue vector surveillance in the Sunda Islands, Indonesia: Interchange of breeding habitat preferences of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. Tropical Biomedicine, 36(1), 60-69.
  19. Haziqah-Rashid, A., Chen, C. D., Lau, K. W., Low, V. L., Sofian-Azirun, M., Suana, I. W., . . . Azidah, A. A. (2019). Monitoring Insecticide Resistance Profiles of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) in the Sunda Islands of Indonesia Based on Diagnostic Doses of Larvicides. Journal of Medical Entomology, 56(2), 514-518. doi:10.1093/jme/tjy208
  20. Islam, M. A., Boyce, A. N., Azirun, M. S., Rahman, M. M., Afrin, S. (2019). YIELD AND QUALITY OF AMARANTH AND WATER SPINACH AS AFFECTED BY ORGANIC FERTILIZERS AND LEGUME RESIDUES. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, 29(1), 166-173.
  21. Muslim, A., Sofian, S. M., Shaari, S. A., Hoh, B. P., Lim, Y. A. L. (2019). Prevalence, intensity and associated risk factors of soil transmitted helminth infections: A comparison between Negritos (indigenous) in inland jungle and those in resettlement at town peripheries. Plos Neglected Tropical Diseases, 13(4), 22. doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0007331
  22. Takaoka, H., Low, V. L., Tan, T. K., Yacob, Z., Sofian-Azirun, M., Chen, C. D., . . . Pham, X. D. (2019). A New Black Fly Species of the Simulium (Gomphostilbia) duolongum Subgroup (Diptera: Simuliidae) From Vietnam, and Molecular Comparisons With Related Species Using the COI Barcoding Gene. Journal of Medical Entomology, 56(2), 432-440. doi:10.1093/jme/tjy222
  23. Takaoka, H., Low, V., Tan, T. K., Sofian-Azirun, M., Chen, C. D., Lau, K. W., Pham, X. D. (2019). A new black fly species of Simulium (Nevermannia) (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Vietnam. Acta Tropica, 190, 320-328. doi:10.1016/j.actatropica.2018.11.025
  24. Takaoka, H., Sofian-Azirun, M., Chen, C. D., Halim, M. R. A., Lau, K. W., Low, V. L., Suana, I. W. (2019). A new black fly species of Simulium (Gomphostilbia) (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Sulawesi, Indonesia. Zootaxa, 4651(2), 392-400. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.4651.2.12
  25. Takaoka, H., Yacob, Z., Sofian-Azirun, M., Chen, C. D., Low, V. L., Lau, K. W., Pham, X. D. (2019). A new species of the Simulium (Simulium) crocinum species-group (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Vietnam. Tropical Biomedicine, 36(1), 245-251.
  26. Wan-Norafikah, O., Chen, C. D., Mohd-Amir, M. H., Azahari, A., Zainal-Abidin, A., Nazni, W. A., . . . Sofian-Azirun, M. (2019). SURVEILLANCE OF AEDES VECTORS IN SELECTED AGRICULTURAL, FOGGING-FREE AND DENGUE-PRONE AREAS IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA. Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health, 50(3), 469-485.
  27. Yacob, Z., Takaoka, H., Low, V. L., Tan, T. K., Sofian-Azirun, M. (2019). Description of the female of Simulium (Gomphostilbia) aziruni (Diptera: Simuliidae) and its genetic relationships with members of the Simulium gombakense species-group. Acta Tropica, 193, 66-70. doi:10.1016/j.actatropica.2019.02.023
  28. Amelia-Yap, Z. H., Chen, C. D., Sofian-Azirun, M., Low, V. L. (2018). Pyrethroid resistance in the dengue vector Aedes aegypti in Southeast Asia: present situation and prospects for management. Parasites Vectors, 11, 17. doi:10.1186/s13071-018-2899-0
  29. Amelia-Yap, Z. H., Chen, C. D., Sofian-Azirun, M., Lau, K. W., Suana, I. W., Harmonis, . . . Low, V. (2018). Efficacy of Mosquito Coils: Cross-resistance to Pyrethroids in Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) From Indonesia. Journal of Economic Entomology, 111(6), 2854-2860. doi:10.1093/jee/toy296
  30. Chen, C. D., Chin, A. C., Lau, K. W., Low, V. L., Lee, H. L., Lee, P. K. Y., . . . Sofian-Azirun, M. (2018). Bioefficacy Evaluation of Commercial Mosquito Coils Containing Metofluthrin, d-Allethrin, d-Trans Allethrin, and Prallethrin Against Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Malaysia. Journal of Medical Entomology, 55(6), 1651-1655. doi:10.1093/jme/tjy130
  31. Elia-Amira, N. M. R., Chen, C. D., Lau, K. W., Lee, H. L., Low, V. L., Norma-Rashid, Y., Sofian-Azirun, M. (2018). Organophosphate and Organochlorine Resistance in Larval Stage of Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Sabah, Malaysia. Journal of Economic Entomology, 111(5), 2076-2080. doi:10.1093/jee/toy184
  32. Hematpoor, A., Paydar, M., Liew, S. Y., Sivasothy, Y., Mohebali, N., Looi, C. Y., . . . Awang, K. (2018). Phenylpropanoids isolated from Piper sarmentosum Roxb. induce apoptosis in breast cancer cells through reactive oxygen species and mitochondrial-dependent pathways. Chemico-Biological Interactions, 279, 210-218. doi:10.1016/j.cbi.2017.11.014
  33. Lau, K. W., Chen, C. D., Lee, H. L., Low, V. L., Sofian-Azirun, M. (2018). Bioefficacy of Insect Growth Regulators Against Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidea) From Sarawa Malaysia: A Statewide Survey. Journal of Economic Entomology, 111(3), 1388-1394. doi:10.1093/jee/toy071
  34. Low, V. L., Norma-Rashid, Y., Ubaidillah, R., Yusoff, A., Prakash, B. K., Tan, T. K., . . . Sofian-Azirun, M. (2018). Does colour matter? Genetic differentiation of colour morphs of the Asian golden web spider Nephila antipodiana (Araneae: Nephilidae). Animal Biology, 68(4), 417-427. doi:10.1163/15707563-18000002
  35. Low, V. L., Prakash, B. K., Lim, Y. A. L., Tan, T. K., Vinnie-Siow, W. Y., Sofian-Azirun, M., AbuBakar, S. (2018). Detection of Anaplasmataceae agents and co-infection with other tick-borne protozoa in dogs and Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato ticks. Experimental and Applied Acarology, 75(4), 429-435. doi:10.1007/s10493-018-0280-9
  36. Low, V., Takaoka, H., Adler, P. H., Tan, T. K., Weng, F. C. H., Chen, C. Y., . . . Wang, D. Y. (2018). A novel molecular and chromosomal lineage of the anthropophilic Simulium (Simulium) rufibasis subgroup (Diptera: Simuliidae) in Taiwan. Parasitology Research, 117(10), 3137-3143. doi:10.1007/s00436-018-6011-7
  37. Muhammad, A. A., Tan, M. K., Abdullah, N. A., Azirun, M. S., Bhaskar, D., Skejo, J. (2018). An annotated catalogue of the pygmy grasshoppers of the tribe Scelimenini Bolivar, 1887 (Orthoptera: Tetrigidae) with two new Scelimena species from the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. Zootaxa, 4485(1), 1-70. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.4485.1.1
  38. Prakash, B. K., Low, V. L., Tan, T. K., Vinnie-Siow, W. Y., Lim, Y. A. L., Morvarid, A. R., . . . Sofian-Azirun, M. (2018). Detection of Hepatozoon canis in the Brown Dog Tick and Domestic Dogs in Peninsular Malaysia. Journal of Medical Entomology, 55(5), 1346-1348. doi:10.1093/jme/tjy081
  39. Prakash, B. K., Low, V. L., Vinnie-Siow, W. Y., Tan, T. K., Lim, Y. A. L., Morvarid, A. R., . . . Sofian-Azirun, M. (2018). Detection of Babesia spp. in Dogs and Their Ticks From Peninsular Malaysia: Emphasis on Babesia gibsoni and Babesia vogeli Infections in Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato (Acari: Ixodidae). Journal of Medical Entomology, 55(5), 1337-1340. doi:10.1093/jme/tjy072
  40. Takaoka, H., Sofian-Azirun, M., Chen, C. D., Lau, K. W., Halim, M. R. A., Low, V. L., Suana, I. W. (2018). Three new species of black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) from the Lesser Sunda Archipelago, Indonesia. Tropical Biomedicine, 35(4), 951-974.
  41. Takaoka, H., YaCob, Z., Sofian-Azirun, M. (2018). Classification, annotated list and keys for the black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) of Peninsular Malaysia. Zootaxa, 4498(1), 1-65. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.4498.1.1
  42. Wan-Norafikah, O., Chen, C. D., Mohd-Amir, M. H., Azahari, A. H., Zainal-Abidin, A. H., Nazni, W. A., . . . Sofian-Azirun, M. (2018). Single and co-breeding of different mosquito species in fogging-free and dengue risk areas in West Malaysia. Tropical Biomedicine, 35(3), 826-838.
  43. Yacob, Z., Takaoka, H., Low, V. L., Sofian-Azirun, M. (2018). A new species of IT;Simulium IT; ( IT;Simulium IT;) (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Genting Highlands, Malaysia. Acta Tropica, 182, 1-3. doi:10.1016/j.actatropica.2018.02.007
  44. Yacob, Z., Takaoka, H., Low, V. L., Sofian-Azirun, M. (2018). Characterization of Simulium (Simulium) hackeri Edwards (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Malaysia: Morphological description of the pupa and larva, and DNA barcoding. Acta Tropica, 185, 110-114. doi:10.1016/j.actatropica.2018.04.029
  45. Chen, C. D., Wan-Norafikah, O., Nurin-Zulkifli, I. M., Lee, H. L., Faezah, K., Izzul, A. A., Abdullah, A. G., Lau, K. W., Norma-Rashid, Y., Sofian-Azirun, M. (2017). Biting behaviour of medically important mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in Peninsular Malaysia. Tropical Biomedicine, 34(1), 199-211.
  46. Chin, A. C., Chen, C. D., Low, V. L., Lee, H. L., Azidah, A. A., Lau, K. W., Sofian-Azirun, M. (2017). Comparative Efficacy of Commercial Mosquito Coils Against Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) in Malaysia: A Nationwide Report. Journal of Economic Entomology, 110(5), 2247-2251. doi: 10.1093/jee/tox183
  47. Lau, K. W., Chen, C. D., Lee, H. L., Low, V. L., Moh, H. H., Sofian-Azirun, M. (2017). Ovitrap surveillance in Sarawak, Malaysia: A comprehensive study. Tropical Biomedicine, 34(4), 795-803.
  48. Low, V. L., Norma-Rashid, Y., Yusoff, A., Vinnie-Siow, W. Y., Prakash, B. K., Tan, T. K., Noorhidayah, M., Chen, C. D., Sofian-Azirun, M. (2017). Pleistocene demographic expansion and high gene flow in the Globe Skimmer dragonfly Pantala flavescens Fabricius (Odonata: Libellulidae) in Peninsular Malaysia. Zoologischer Anzeiger, 266, 23-27.
  49. Low, V. L., Tan, T. K., Prakash, B. K., Vinnie-Siow, W. Y., Tay, S. T., Masmeatathip, R., Hadi, U. K., Lim, Y. A. L., Chen, C. D., Norma-Rashid, Y., et al. (2017). Contrasting evolutionary patterns between two haplogroups of Haematobia exigua (Diptera: Muscidae) from the mainland and islands of Southeast Asia. Scientific Reports, 7, 9.
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  45. Aldoghachi, M. A. J., Rahman, M. M., Yusoff, I., Sofian-Azirun, M. (2016). Acute toxicity and bioaccumulation of heavy metals in red tilapia fish, Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences. 26(2507-513), Article
  46. Aldoghachi, M. A., Azirun, M. S., Yusoff, I., Ashraf, M. A. (2016). Ultrastructural effects on gill tissues induced in red tilapia Oreochromis sp. by a waterborne lead exposure. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, 23(5), 634-641. doi: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2015.08.004
  47. Azrizal-Wahid, N., Sofian-Azirun, M., Rizman-Idid, M. (2016). The significance of wing and body morphometry in discriminating of Six Eurema butterflies (Lepidoptera: Pieridae) of Peninsular Malaysia. Sains Malaysiana, 45(10), 1413-1422.
  48. Jasim, M. A., Sofian-Azirun, M., Yusoff, I., Rahman, M. M. (2016). Bioaccumulation and histopathological changes induced by toxicity of mercury (HgCl2) to tilapia fish Oreochromis niloticus, Sains Malaysiana. 45(1119-127), Article
  49. Takaoka, H., Low, V. L., Sofian-Azirun, M., Otsuka, Y., Ya\cob, Z., Chen, C. D., et al. (2016). Dimorphic male scutal patterns and upper-eye facets of Simulium mirum n. sp. (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Malaysia, Parasites and Vectors. 9(1), Article
  50. Takaoka, H., Sofian-Azirun, M., Ya\Cob, Z., Chen, C. D., Low, V. L., Harmonis (2016). A New Species of Simulium (Gomphostilbia) (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Kalimantan, Indonesia, with Keys to Identify 19 Bornean Species of the Subgenus Gomphostilbia, Journal of Medical Entomology. 53(4798-806), Article
  51. YaCob, Z., Takaoka, H., Pramual, P., Low, V. L., Sofian-Azirun, M. (2016). Distribution pattern of black fly (Diptera: Simuliidae) assemblages along an altitudinal gradient in Peninsular Malaysia. Parasites and Vectors, 9(1). doi: 10.1186/s13071-016-1492-7
  52. Ya\cob, Z., Takaoka, H., Pramual, P., Low, V. L., Sofian-Azirun, M. (2016). Breeding habitat preference of preimaginal black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) in Peninsular Malaysia, Acta Tropica. 153(57-630001706X (ISSN). )
  53. Fukuda, M., Uni, S., Otsuka, Y., Eshita, Y., Nakatani, J., Ihara, K., Yoshikawa, Y., Goto, M., Fujiwara, S., Ramli, R., Azirun, M. S., Takaoka, H. (2015). A new case of zoonotic onchocercosis in northern Kyushu, Japan, Parasitology International. 64(6519-52113835769 (ISSN). )
  54. Lau, K. W., Chen, C. D., Lee, H. L., Norma-Rashid, Y., Sofian-Azirun, M. (2015). Evaluation of insect growth regulators against field-collected aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) from Malaysia, Journal of Medical Entomology. 52(2), 199-206
  55. Low, V. L., Takaoka, H., Adler, P. H., Ya\Cob, Z., Norma-Rashid, Y., Chen, C. D., Sofian-Azirun, M. (2015). A multi-locus approach resolves the phylogenetic relationships of the Simulium asakoae and Simulium ceylonicum species groups in Malaysia: Evidence for distinct evolutionary lineages, Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 29(3), 330-337
  56. Low, V. L., Tay, S. T., Kho, K. L., Koh, F. X., Tan, T. K., Lim, Y. A. L., Ong, B. L., Panchadcharam, C., Norma-Rashid, Y., Sofian-Azirun, M. (2015). Molecular characterisation of the tick Rhipicephalus microplus in Malaysia: New insights into the cryptic diversity and distinct genetic assemblages throughout the world, Parasites and Vectors. 8(1 )
  57. Low, V. L., Vinnie-Siow, W. Y., Lim, Y. A. L., Tan, T. K., Leong, C. S., Chen, C. D., Azidah, A. A., Sofian-Azirun, M. (2015). First molecular genotyping of A302S mutation in the gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor in Aedes albopictus from Malaysia, Tropical Biomedicine. 32(3554-55601275720 (ISSN). )
  58. Pramual, P., Thaijarern, J., Sofian-Azirun, M., Ya\Cob, Z., Hadi, U. K., Takaoka, H. (2015). Cytogenetic and Molecular Evidence of Additional Cryptic Diversity in High Elevation Black fly Simulium feuerborni (Diptera: Simuliidae) Populations in Southeast Asia, Journal of Medical Entomology. 52(5829-83600222585 (ISSN). )
  59. Takaoka, H., Ya\cob, Z., Sofian-Azirun, M. (2015). Two new species of simulium (Simulium) (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Mount Murud, Sarawak, Malaysia, Journal of Medical Entomology. 52(1), 38-49
  60. Uni, S., Fukuda, M., Otsuka, Y., Hiramatsu, N., Yokobayashi, K., Takahashi, H., Murata, S., Kusatake, K., Morita, E., Maruyama, H., Hasegawa, H., Shiwaku, K., Ramli, R., Azirun, M. S., Takaoka, H. (2015). New zoonotic cases of Onchocerca dewittei japonica (Nematoda: Onchocercidae) in Honshu, Japan, Parasites and Vectors. 8(1 )
Others
  1. Lee HY, Loong SK, Ya'cob Z, Low VL, Teoh BT, Ahmad-Nasrah SN, Yap PC, Sofian-Azirun M, Takaoka H, AbuBakar S, Adler PH. (2021). Culturable bacteria in adults of a Southeast Asian black fly, Simulium tani (Diptera:Simuliidae). Acta Tropica. 219, 105923.
  2. Bioefficacy evaluation
  3. Elia-Amira,NMR, Chen,CD Lau,KW, Lee,HL, Norma-Rashid,Y, Sofian-Azirun,M. (2018) Organophosphate and Organochlorine resistance in larval stage of Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Sabah, Malaysia. Journal of Economic Entomology, 111(5):2488-2492.
  4. Low,V.L., Takaoka,H., Adler,P.H., Tan,T.K., Weng,F.C-H., Chen, C-Y., Lim,Y.A.L., Yaicob,Z., Chen,C.D. Sofian-Azirun,M., Wang,D. (2018) A novel molecular and chromosomal lineage of the anthropophilic Simulium (Simulium) rufibasis subgroup (Dipter: Simuliidae) in Taiwan.Parasitology Research
  5. Muhammad,A.A., Tan,M.K., Abdullah,N.A., Azirun,M.S., Bhaskar,D., and Skejo,J. (2018) An annotated catalogue of the pygmy grasshoppers of the tribe Scelemenini Boli-var, 1887 (Orthoptera: Tetrigidae) with two new Scelimena species from the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. Zootaxa 4485(1):001-070. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4485.1.1
  6. Prakash BK, Low VL, Tan TK, Vinnie-Siow WY, Lim YAL, Morvarid AR, Azman AS, Yeong YS, AbuBakar S & Sofian-Azirun M. (2018) Detection of Hepatozoon canis in the brown dog tick Rhipicephalus sanguineus and domestic dogs in Peninsular Malaysia. Journal of Medical Entomology https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjy081 (ISI-Indexed)
  7. Prakash BK, Low VL, Vinnie-Siow WY, Tan TK, Lim YAL, Morvarid AR, AbuBakar S & Sofian-Azirun M. (2018) Detection of Babesia spp. in dogs and their ticks from Peninsular Malaysia: Emphasis on Babesia gibsoni and Babesia vogeli infections in Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato (Acari: Ixodidae). Journal of Medical Entomology doi: 10.1093/jme/tjy072. (ISI-Indexed)
  8. Wan-Norafikah,O., Chen, C.D., Mohd-Amir,M.H., Azahari,A.H., Zainal-Abidin,A.H., Nazni,W.A., Mariam, M.,Mohd-Shahizan,J., Sofian-Azirun,M. (2018) Diversity of mosquito larval habitats in human habitats within a rice cultivation area in Padang Serai, Kedah, Malaysia. Malaysian Applied Biology, 47(3): 159-164 (Scopus)
  9. Chen, C.D., Wan-Norafikah, O., Nurin-Zulkifli, I.M., Lee, H.L., Faezah, K., Izzul, A.A., Abdullah, A.G., Lau, K.W., Norma-Rashid, Y. and Sofian-Azirun, M. (2017). Biting behaviour of medically important mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in Peninsular Malaysia. Tropical Biomedicine 34(1):199-211
  10. Chin,A.C., Chen,C.D., Low,V.L., Lee,H.L., Azidah,A.A., Lau,K.W., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2017). Comparative efficacy of commercial mosquito coils against Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) in Malaysia: A nationwide report. Journal of Economic Entomology,2017:1-5.
  11. Dadrasnia, A., M. S. Azirun., and I, Salmah. (2017). "Optimal reduction of chemical oxygen demand and NH3 N from landfill leachate using a strongly resistant novel Bacillus salmalaya strain." BMC Biotechnology 17(1): 85.
  12. Hematpoor,A., Liew,S.Y., Azirun,M.S., and Awang,K. (2017). Insecticidal activity and the mechanism of action of three phenylpropanoids isolated from the roots of Piper sarmentosum Roxb. Scientific Reports, 7(1): 12
  13. Low, V.L., Norma-Rashid, Y., Yusoff, A., Vinnie-Siow, W.Y., Prakash, B.K., Tan, T.K., Noorhidayah, M., Chen, C.D. and Sofian-Azirun, M. (2017). Pleistocene demographic expansion and high gene flow in the Globe Skimmer dragonfly Pantala flavescens Fabricius (Odonata: Libellulidae) in Peninsular Malaysia. Zoologischer Anzeiger 266:23-27.
  14. Low,V.L., Norma-Rashid,Y., Yusoff,A., Vinnie-Siow,W.Y., Prakash,B.K., Tan,T.K., Noorhidayah,M., Chen,C.D., Sofian-Azirun,M. (2017). Pleistocene demographic expansion and high gene flow in the Globe Skimmer dragonfly Pantala flavescens Fabricius (Odonata: Libellulidae) in Peninsular Malaysia. Zoologischer Anzeiger, 266: 23-27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcz.2016.10.002.
  15. Low,V.L., Prakash,B.K., Tan,T.K., Sofian-Azirun,M., and AbuBakar,S. (2017). Pathogens in ectoparasites from free-ranging animals: Infection with Rickettsia asembonensis in ticks, and a potentially new species of Dipylidium in fleas and lice. Veterinary Parasitology, 245: 102-105.
  16. Low,V.L., Tan,T.K., Prakash,B.K., Vinnie-Siow,W.Y., Tay,S.T., Masmeatathip,R., Hadi,U.K., Lim,Y.A.L., Chen,C.D., Norma-Rashid,Y., Sofian-Azirun,M. (2017). Contrasting evolutionary patterns between two haplogroups of Haematobia exigua (Diptera: Muscidae) from the mainland and islands of Southeast Asia. Scientific Reports, 7:5871
  17. Shigehiko Uni, Mat Udin,A.S., Agatsuma,T., Saijuntha,W., Junker,K.,Ramli,R., Omar,H., Ai-Lian Lim,Y.,Sivanandam,S.,Lefoulon,E., Martin,C.,Belabut, Kasim,S., Halim,M.R.A., Zainuri,N.A., Bhassu,S., Fukuda,M., Hashim,,R., Takaoka,H., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2017. Morphological and molecular characteristics of Malayfilaria sofianiUni, Mat Udin & Takaoka n.g.,n.sp. (Nematoda: Filarioidea) from the common treeshrew Tupaia glis Diard & Duvaucel (Mammalia: Scandentia) in Peninsular Malaysia. Parasites & Vectors (2017),10:194.
  18. Takaoka, H., Sofian-Azirun, M., Chen, C. D., Lau, K. W., Halim, M. R. A., Low, V. L., Ya'cob, Z., Abdullah, N. A., & Suana, I. W. (2017). Simulium (Gomphostilbia) lemborense, a new black fly species (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Flores, Indonesia. Zootaxa, 4236(1): 149-156.
  19. Takaoka,H., Sofian-Azirun,M., Chen,C.D., Lau,K.W., Muhammad Rasul,A.H., Low,V.L., Ya'cob,Z., Nurul Ashikin,A., and Wayan Suana (2017). Two new species of Simulium (Gomphostilbia) (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Flores, Indonesia. Journal of Medical Entomology, 1-11. doi:10.1093/jme/tjw208. Publisher Oxford University Press. (Grant No RP021A/16SUS).
  20. Takaoka,H., Sofian-Azirun,M., Ya cob,Z., Chen,C.D., Lau,K.W., Low,V.L., and Suana,W. (2017. The black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) from the Lesser Sunda Archipelago, Indonesia. Acta Tropica, 169 (2017), 170-186.
  21. Takaoka,H., Sofian-Azirun,M., Ya'cob,Z., Chen,C.D., Lau,K.W., Low,V.L., Pham,X.D., and Adler,P.H. (2017). The black flies (Diptera: Dimuliidae) of Vietnam. Zootaxa,1-165.
  22. Takaoka,H., Sofian-Azirun,M., Ya'cob,Z., Chen,C.D., Low,V.L. and Harmonis (2017). A new species and seven new records of black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Kalimantan, Indonesia. Tropical Biomedicine, 34(2): 437-448 (2017).
  23. Wan-Norafikah,O., Chen,C.D., Mohd-Amir,M.H., Azahari,A.H., Zainal-Abidin,A.H., Nazni,W.A., Mariam,M., Mohd-Shahizan,J., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2017). Mosquito larval sueveillance in rice field in Tanjung Karang, Selangor, Malaysia. Advanced Science Letters, 23,1480-1483.
  24. Wan-Norafikah,O., Lee,H.L., Loke,S.R., Andy-Tan,W.A., Lau,K.W., Sofian-Azirun,M., Azidah,A.A., Nor-Azlin,M.R., and Chen,C.D. (2017). Simulated field study on the efficacy of the thermal application of a synergized pyrethroid formulation against Aedes aegypti (Linn.) and Culex quinquefasciatus Say. Tropical Biomedicine, 34(2): 471-477.
  25. Ya cob, Z., Takaoka, H., Low, Van Lun., & Sofian-Azirun, M. (2017). First description of a new cryptic species, Simulium vanluni from Peninsular Malaysia: An integrated morpho-taxonomical and genetic approach for naming cryptic species in the family Simuliidae. Acta Tropica, 167, 31 39 (ISI-Indexed)
  26. Yacob, Z; Takaoka, H; Low, V; Sofian-Azirun, M 2017. Uncovering the mask of the Simulium feuerborni complex (Diptera: Simuliidae): Description of a new pseudocryptic species Simulium pairoti from Malaysia. ACTA TROPICA
  27. Adler, P. H., Takaoka, H., Sofian-Azirun, M., Low, V., Yacob, Z., Chen, C. D., Lau, K. W., Pham, X. D. 2016. Vietnam, a Hotspot for Chromosomal Diversity and Cryptic Species in Black Flies (Diptera: Simuliidae). Plos One
  28. Adler, P.H., Takaoka, H., Sofian-Azirun, M. Low, V.L, Yacob, Z., Chen, C.D., Lau, K.W. and Pham, X.D. (2016). Vietnam, a hotspot for chromosomal diversity and cryptic species in black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae). Plos One 11(10):e0163881.
  29. Aldoghachi, M. A., Azirun, M. S., Yusoff, I., Ashraf, M. A. 2016. Ultrastructural effects on gill tissues induced in red tilapia Oreochromis sp by a waterborne lead exposure. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
  30. Aldoghachi, M.A., Azirun, M.S., Yusoff, I., Ashraf, M.A. (2016). Ultrastructural effects on gill tissues induced in red tilapia Oreochromis sp. by a waterborne lead exposure. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences 23, 634 - 641
  31. Azrizal-Wahid N., Sofian-Azirun M., Rizman-Idid M. 2016. The significance of wing and body morphometry in discriminating of Six Eurema butterflies (Lepidoptera: Pieridae) of Peninsular Malaysia. Sains Malaysiana
  32. Azrizal-Wahid,N., Sofian-Azirun,M. and Rizman-Idid,M. (2016). The significance of wing and body mophometry in discriminating of six Eurema butterflies (Lepidoptera: Pieridae) of Peninsular Malaysia. Sains Malaysiana, 45(10)(2016): 1413-1422.
  33. Azrizal-Wahid,N., Sofian-Azirun,M., Rizman-Idid,M. (2016). The significance of wing and body morphometry in discriminating of six Eurema butterflies (Lepidoptera: Pieridae) of Peninsular Malaysia. Sains Malaysiana, 45(10): 1413 1422
  34. Chen CD, Takaoka H, Tan PR, Lau KW, Low VL, Leong CS, Karen-Chia HM & Sofian-Azirun M. (2016) Distribution and abundance of black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) in recreation parks in Selangor State, Peninsular Malaysia. Tropical Biomedicine 33: 583-588.
  35. Chen, C.D., Takaoka, H., Tan, P.R., Lau, K.W., Low, V.L., Leong, C.S., Karen-Chia, H.M. and Sofian-Azirun, M. (2016). Distribution and abundance of black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) in recreation parks in Selangor State, Peninsular Malaysia. Tropical Biomedicine 33(3):583-588.
  36. Hematpoor, A., Liew, S. Y., Chong, W. L., Azirun, M. S., Lee, V. S., Awang, K. 2016. Inhibition and larvicidal activity of phenylpropanoids from piper sarmentosum on acetylcholinesterase against mosquito vectors and their binding mode of interaction. PLoS ONE
  37. Hematpoor,A., Liew,S.Y., Chong,W.L., Sofian Azirun,M., Lee,V.S., Awang,K. 2016. Inhibition and larvicidal activity of phenylpropanoids from Piper sarmentosum on acetylcholinesterase against mosquito vectors and their binding mode of interaction. Plos One. 11(5): e0155265.
  38. Islam, M. A., Boyce, A. N., Rahman, M. M., Azirun, M. S., Ashraf, M. A. 2016. Effects of organic fertilizers on the growth and yield of bush bean, winged bean and yard long bean. Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology
  39. Jasim Aldoghachi, M.A., Rahman, M.M., Yusoff, I., Azirun, M.S. (2016). Acute Toxicity and Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in Reptilia Fish. The Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, 26(2),507-513.
  40. Jasim, M. A., Sofian-Azirun, M., Yusoff, I., Rahman, M. M. 2016. Bioaccumulation and histopathological changes induced by toxicity of mercury (HgCl2) to tilapia fish Oreochromis niloticus. Sains Malaysiana
  41. Jasim, M.A., Azirun, M.S., Yusooff, I., Rahman, M.M. (2016). Bioaccumulation and Histopathological Changes induced by Toxicity of Mercury (HgCl2) to Tilapia Fish Oreochromis niloticus. Sains Malaysiana 45(1), 119-127.
  42. Low, V. L., Sofian-Azirun, M., Norma-Rashid, Y. 2016. Playing hide-and-seek with the tiny dragonfly: DNA barcoding discriminates multiple lineages of Nannophya pygmaea in Asia. Journal of Insect Conservation
  43. Low, V. L., Takaoka, H., Pramual, P., Adler, P. H., Yacob, Z., Chen, C. D., Yotopranoto, S., Zaid, A., Hadi, U. K., Lardizabal, M. L., Nasruddin-Roshidi, A., Sofian-Azirun, M. 2016. Three Taxa in One: Cryptic Diversity in the Black Fly Simulium nobile (Diptera: Simuliidae) in Southeast Asia. Journal of Medical Entomology
  44. Low,VL., Sofian-Azirun,M., & Norma-Rashid,Y., (2016). Playing hide-and-seek with the tiny dragonfly:DNA barcoding discriminates multiple lineages of Nannophya pygmaea in Asia. Journal of Insect Conservation (Accepted) (Q1, IF:1.717)
  45. Low,VL., Takaoka,H., Pramual,P., Adler,PH., Ya'cob,Z., Huang,YT., Pham,XD., Ramli,R., Chen,CD., Wannaket,A., & Sofian-Azirun,M. (2016). Delineating taxonomic boundaries in the largest species complex of black flies (Simuliidae) in the Oriental Region. Scientific Reports 6:20346 (Q1,IF:5.578).
  46. Low,VL., Takaoka,H.,Pramual,P., Adler,PH., Ya'cob,Z., Chen,CD., Yotopranota,S., Zaid,A., Hadi,UK., Lardizabal,ML., Nasruddin-Roshidi,A., & Sofian-Azirun,M. 2016.Three taxa in one:cryptic diversity in the black fly Simulium nobile (Diptera: Simuliidae) in Southeast Asia. Journal of Medical Entomology, 2016, 1-5. DOI:10.1093/jme/tjw058 (Q1, IF:1.953)
  47. Takaoka H, Sofian-Azirun M, Ya'cob Z, Chen CD, Low VL & Harmonis. (2016) A new species of Simulium (Gomphostilbia) (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Kalimantan, Indonesia, with keys to identify 19 Bornean species of the subgenus Gomphostilbia. Journal of Medical Entomology 53: 798-806.
  48. Takaoka, H., Sofian-Azirun, M., YaCob, Z., Chen, C. D., Low, V. L., Zaid, A. 2016. Simulium (Gomphostilbia) merapiense sp. Nov. (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Java, Indonesia. Journal of Medical Entomology
  49. Takaoka, H., Sofian-Azirun, M., Yacob, Z., Chen, C. D., Low, V. L., Harmonis 2016. A New Species of Simulium (Gomphostilbia) (Diptera: Simuliidae) From Kalimantan, Indonesia, With Keys to Identify 19 Bornean Species of the Subgenus Gomphostilbia. Journal of Medical Entomology
  50. Takaoka,H., Low,VL., Sofian-Azirun,M., Otsuka,Y., Ya'cob,Z., Chen,CD., Lau,KW., & Lardizabal,ML., (2016). Dimorphic male scutal patterns and upper-eye facets of Simulium mirum n. sp. (Diptera:Simuliidae) from Malaysia. Parasites & Vectors, 9: 136. (Q1, IF:3.430)
  51. Takaoka,H., Sofian-Azirun,M., Ya'cob,Z., Chen,CD, Low,VL, & Zaid,A. (2016). Simulium (Gomphostilbia) merapiense sp. nov. (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Java, Indonesia. Journal of Medical Entomology (Accepted) (Q1, IF:1.953).
  52. Ya'cob,Z, Takaoka,H., Pramual,P., Low,VL, & Sofian- Azirun,M. (2016). Breeding habitat preference of preimaginal black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) in Peninsular Malaysia. Acta Tropica, 153(2016):57-63. (Q2, IF:2.270)
  53. Ya'cob,Z., Takaoka,H., Pramual,P., Low,V.L., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2016). Distribution pattern of black fly (Diptera: Simuliidae) assemblages along an altitudinal gradient in Peninsular Malaysia. Parasites & Vectors, (2016) 9: 219-234. Doi: 10.1186/s13071-016-1492-7.
  54. Yacob, Z., Takaoka, H., Pramual, P., Low, V. L., Sofian-Azirun, M. 2016. Distribution pattern of black fly (Diptera: Simuliidae) assemblages along an altitudinal gradient in Peninsular Malaysia. Parasites Vectors
  55. Aldoghaci,M.A., M. S. Azirun, I. Yusoff and M. A. Ashraf. Ultrastructural effects on gill tissues induced in red tilapia Oreochromis sp. by a waterbone lead exposure. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, 2015, DOI10.0016/j.sjbs.2015.08.004
  56. Azrizal-Wahid,N., Sofian-Azirun,M. and Rizman- Idid,M. (2015). A review on morphological characterization, variation and distribution pattern of Eurema butterflies of Peninsular Malaysia. Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences (JBES),6(3):359-372.
  57. Dadrasnia, A., Chuan Wei, K.S., Shahsavari, N., Azirun, M.S., Ismail, S. (2015). Biosorption Potential of Bacillus salmalaya Strain 139SI for Removal of Cr(VI) from Aqueous Solution. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health,12:15321-15338.
  58. Fukuda,M., Uni,S., Otsuka,Y., Eshita,Y., Nakatani,J., Ihara,K., Yoshikawa,Y., Goto,M., Fujiwara,S., Ramli,R., Sofian,M.A., and Takaoka,H. (2015) A new case of zoonotic onchocercosis in northern Kyushu, Japan. Parasitologi International, 64(2015):519-521.
  59. Low,V.L., Takaoka,H., Adleer,P.H., Ya'cob,Z., Norma- Rashid,Y., Chen,C.D., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2015). A multi-locus approach resolves the phylogenetic relationships of the Simulium asakoae and Simulium ceylonicum species groups in Malaysia: evidence for distinct evolutionary lineages, Medical and Veterinary Entomology,29:330-337. doi:10.1111/mve.12120
  60. Low,VL, Tay,ST, Koh,FX, Tan,TK, Lim,YAL, Ong,BL, Panchadcharam,C., Norma-Rashid,Y., and Sofian- Azirun,M. (2015) Molecular characterisation of the tick Rhipicephalus microplus in Malaysia: new insights into the cryptic diversity and distinct genetic assemblages throughout the world, Parasites & Vectors (2015) 8:341.
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  76. Imdadul Haq, Shariff,A.B.M., Khandaker,M.M., Merican,A.F., Faruq,G., Nasrulhaq Boyce,A., and Azirun,M.S.(2014). Antioxidant and antibacterial activities of different extracts and fractions of a mangrove plant Sonneratia alba. International Journal of Agriculture & Biology,14: 707-714.
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  83. Motior,M.R., Islam,A.,Azirun,M.S., and Amru,N.B. (2014).Agronomic and nitrogen recovery efficiency of rice under tropical conditions as affected by nitrogen fertilizer and legume crop rotation. Journal of Animal and Plant Science, 24(3):891-896. (ISI-cited Publication)
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  144. Tan,AWA,Loke,SR, Benjamin,S.,Lee,HL, CHooi,KH, and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2012). Spray application of Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (BTI Strain AM65-52) against Aedes aegypti (L.) and Ae. albopictus Skuse populations and impact on dengue transmission in a dengue endemic residential site in Malaysia. South East Asian J Tropical Medicine Public Health, 43(2):1- 15.
  145. 1.Abdou,A.S., Saleh,M.E., El-Tarabily,K.A., Sofian-Azirun,M., and Motior Rahman,M. (2011). Effect of elemental sulfur application on ammonia volatilization from surface applied urea fertilizer to calcareous sandy soils. Australian Journal of Crop Science, 5(5): 611-619.
  146. 1.Al-Jassabi,S., Al-Omari,A., Ali Saad, and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2011). Tamsulosin-induced hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity and its prevention by potato peel extract. American-Eurasian Journal of Toxicological Sciences, 3(2): 52-58.
  147. 1.Motior, M.R., Soaud,A.A., Al Darweesh,F.A., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2011) Responses of sulfur, nitrogen and irrigation water on Zea mays growth and nutrients uptake. Australian Journal of Crop Science, 5(3): 347-357.
  148. 1.Sofian-Azirun,M., Muttardi,F.A., Hashim,R., and Motior Rahman,M. (2011). Study on wing fanning as a signal of sexual response and courtship behavior of Bactrocera papayae. African Journal of Biotechnology, 10(39): 7690-7699.
  149. 1.Takaoka,H., Sofian-Azirun,M., Hashim,R., and Ya cob,Z. (2011). Two new species of Simulium (Gomphostilbia) (Diptera, Simuliidae) from Peninsular Malaysia, with keys to Peninsular Malaysia members of the Simulium ceylonicum species-group. ZooKeys, 118: 53-74.
  150. Abdou,A.S., Fareed,H.,Al D., Maher,E.S., Khaled,A.,El- T, Sofian,M.A., and Motior,M.R., (2011). Effects of elemental sulfur, phosphorus, micronutrients and Paracoccus versutus on nutrient availability of calcareous sdoils. Australian J. of Crop Science, 5 (5): 554-561.
  151. Hidayati,H., Nazni,W.A., Lee,H.L., and Sofian- Azirun,M. (2011). Insecticide resistance development in Aedes aegypti upon selection pressure with malathion, Tropical Biomedicine, 28(2): 425-437.
  152. Motior Rahman,M., Abdou A. Soaud, Fareed H. Al Darwish, Faruq Gulam and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2011). Growth and nutrient uptake of maize plants as affected by elemental sulfur and nitrogen fertilizer in sandy calcareous soil, African J. of Biotechnology, 10 (60):12882-12889.
  153. Motior,M.R., Abdou,A.S., Fareed,H.Al.D., and M. Sofian- Azirun, (2011). Effects of sulfur and nitrogen on nutrients uptake of corn using acidified water. African J. of Biotechnology, (Accepted)
  154. Motior,M.R., Abdou,A.S.,Fareed,H.Al D.,Khaled,A.Ei-T, Mohamed,A.A.,Faruq,G., Sofian-Azirun,M. (2011). Influence of elemental sulfur on nutrient uptake, yield and quality of cucumber grown in sandy calcareous soil, Australian J. of Crop Science, 5 (12):1610-1625.
  155. Motior,M.R., Allan,R., and M. Sofian-Azirun (2011). Antibacterial activity of Propolis and Honey against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. African J. of Microbiology Research, 4(18): 1872-1878.
  156. Motior,M.R., Ismail,B.S., and M. Sofian-Azirun, (2011). Identification of resistant biotypes of Leptochloa chinensis in rice field and their control with herbicides. African J. of Biotechnology, 10(15): 2904-2914.
  157. Nazni,W.A.,Lee,H.L., Chen,C.D., Heo,C.C., Abdullah,A.G.,Wan-Norjuliana,W.M., Chew,W.K., John,J., Sofian-Azirun,M. (2011). Comparative insect fauna succession on indoor and outdoor monkey carrions in a semi-forested area in Malaysia. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine,(2011)S232-S238
  158. Takaoka,H., Sofian-Azirun,M., and Hashim,R., (2011). Simulium (Gomphostilbia) sofiani, a new species of black fly (Diptera: Simulidae) from peninsular Malaysia. Tropical Biomedicine, 28(2): 389-399.
  159. Yeong,Y.S., Nazni,W.A., Santana,R.L., Mohd Noor,I., Lee,H.L., and Mohd Sofian,A. (2011). Scanning electron microscope evaluation of the successful sterilization of Lucilia cuprina (Wiedemann) utilized in maggot debridement therapy (mdt). Tropical Biomedicine 28(2): 325-332.
  160. 1.Al-Jassabi, S. and Azirun, M.S. (2010). Phenytoin-induced hepatic 8-Hydroxydeoxyguanosine in DNA of Balb/C mice and its reduction by curcumin. American-Eurasian Journal of Toxicological Sciences. 2(3): 129-133.
  161. 1.Wahsha, M., Al-Jassabi, S. and Azirun, M.S. (2010). Biochemical screening of Hesperidin and Naringin against liver damage in Balb/c mice exposed to MC-LR. Middle-East Journal for Scientific and Research. 6(4) : 354-359.
  162. 1.Wan-Norafikah,O., Nazni,W.A., Noramiza,S., Shafa ar-Ko,ohar,S., Azirol-Hisham,A., Nor-Hafizah,R., Sumarni,M.G., Mohd-Hasrul,H., Sofian-Azirun,M., ans Lee,H.L. (2010). Vertical dispersal of Aedes (Stegomyia) spp. In high-rise apartments in Putrajaya, Malaysia. Tropical Biomedicine, 27(3): 662-667
  163. 12.Motior, M.R., Allan, R. and Sofian-Azirun, M. (2010). Antibacterial activity of Propolis and Honey against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. African Journal of Microbiology Research, 4(16) : 1872- 1878. (IF= 0.407)
  164. Al-Jassabi, S. and Azirun, M.S. (2010). The role of Sumac in attenuation of microystin-LR-Induced renal oxidation in Balb/c mice. American-Eurasian Journal of Toxicological Sciences. 2(3): 123-128.
  165. Chen,C.D.,Lee,H.L.,Nazni,W.A.,Ramli,R.,Jeffery,J. and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2010). First report of the house fly larvae, Musca domestica(l.) (Diptera: Muscidae) associated with the monkey carcass in Malaysia. Tropical Biomedicine 27(2): 355-35927(2): 355-359
  166. Wan-Norafikah,O.,Nazni,W.A.,Lee,H.L.,Zainol- Ariffin,P.,Sofian-Azirun,M. (2010). Permethrin resistance in Aedes aegypti (L.) collected from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology, 13(3):175-182.
  167. Chen,C.D., Lee,H.L., Nazni,W.A.,Seleena,B., Lau,K.W., Daliza,A.R., Ella,S.S., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2009). Field effectiveness of Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) against Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti (L.) in oenamental ceramic containers with common aquatic plants. Tropical Biomedicine, 26(1):100-105
  168. Chen,C.D., Teoh,P.S., Wan-Norafikah,O, Sofian- Azirun,M., and Lee,H.L.. (2009). Laboratory study on the effectiveness of a floor gully with grating to prevent the oviposition of Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti) (L.), Malaysian Journal of Health Sciences, 7(1): 73- 80.
  169. Chen,C.D., Teoh,P.S., Wan-Norafikah,O., Sofian- Azirun,M. and Lee,H.L. (2009). The Effectiveness of a floor gully with grating to prevent the oviposition of Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti (L.): a laboratory study. Jurnal Sains Malaysia, 7: 73-80.
  170. Chen,C.D.,Lee,H.L.,Chan,C.K.,Ang,C.L., Azahari,A.H. and Sofian-Azirun,M.(2009. Laboratory bioefficacy of nine commercial formulation of temephos against larvae of Aedes aegypti (L.), Aedes albopictus Skuse and Culex quinquefasciatus Say.Tropical Biomedicine 26 (3): 360 365.
  171. Chin, H. C., Ahmad, N. W., Lim, L. H., Jeffery, J., Omar, B., Dhang, C. C., Weng, L. K., Sofian-Azirun, M. (2009). Predation on pupa of Chrysomya rufifacies (Marquart) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) by parasitoid, Exoristobia philippinensis Ashmead (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) and Ophyra spinigera larva (Diptera: Muscidae). Tropical Biomedicine 26(3): 369 372.
  172. Wan-Norafikah,O.,Chen,C.D.,Soh,H.N.,Lee,H.L.,Nazni, W.A.,and and Sofian-Azirun,M.(2009). Surveillance of Aedes mosquitoes in a university campus in Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia.Tropical Biomedicine 26(2): 206-215.
  173. Yong, H.S., Sofian-Azirun, M. and Hashim, R. 2009. Dacinae Fruit Flies (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) of Lata Kijang Kenaboi, Negeri Sembilan, Peninsular Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Science 28 (4): 61 64.
  174. Yong,H.S., Rosli,H., Siti Zaleha,M.D., Daicus,B., Sofian-Azirun,M., (2009). Calotes emma alticristatus (Reptilia, Squamata: Agamidae) in Kelantan, Peninsular Malaysia. J. Science and Technology in the Tropics,5: 35-37.
  175. Chen,C.D., Andy-Tan,W.A., Loke,S.R., Lee,H.L., Yasmin,A.R., and Sofian-Azirun,M., (2008). Effectiveness of pyriproxyfen-controlled release block against larvae of Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Dengue Bulletin, 32: 199-206.
  176. Chen,C.D., Heo,C.C., McAlpine,D., Kurahashi,H., Nazni,W.A., Warwi,M.A., Jeffry,J., Lee,H.l., Omar,B., and Sofian-Azirun, M. (2008). First report of the signal fly, Scholastes sp. (Loew, 1873) (Diptera: Plartystomatidae) on animal carcasses in Malaysia. Tropical Biomedicine, 23(3) : 264-266 (ISI)
  177. Chen,C.D., Lee,H.L., Izzul,A.A., Heo,C.C., Lau,K.W., Andy-Tan,W.A.,, Loke,S.R., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2008). Laboratory study on the efficacy of gel baits containing imidacloprid and hydramethylnon against American cockroach, Periplaneta Americana (Linnaeus, 1758). Medicine and Health 3(1): 236
  178. Hamdan, H; Ahmad, NW; Sofian-Azirun, M (2008) Insecticide resistance development in Culex quinquefasciatus (Say), Aedes aegypti (L.) and Aedes albopictus (Skuse) larvae against malathion, permethrin and temephos.Tropical Biomedicine 25 (1): 75-79
  179. Norma-Rashid,Y., Sofian-Azirun,M., Rosli,R., and Hashim,R. (2008). Dragonflies on the Islands in Straits of Malacca. Malaysian Journal of Science, 27 (3) : 105-111. Scopus.
  180. Azidah,A.A. and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2007). Size of Spodoptera exigua (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) larvae reared on various host plants. Malaysian Journal of Science, 26(1): 93-96. Scopus. ISSN: 13943065.
  181. Miyagi,I.,Toma,T.,Okazawa,T.,Leh,C. and Sofian- Azirun,M.(2007).A redescription of Topomyia decorabilis Leicester, 1908(Diptera, Culicidae) from Malaysia and Indonesia. Med. Entomol. Zool., 58(4), 251-259.
  182. Azidah, A.A. and M. Sofian-Azirun (2006). Feeding preference of Spodoptera exigua (Hubner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on various host plants. Malaysian Journal of Science, 25(1) : 69-72. Scopus. ISSN: 13943065
  183. Azidah, A.A. and Sofian-Azirun, M. (2006). Fecundity of Spodoptera exigua (Hubner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on various host plants. Journal of Entomology, 3(3): 261-266.ISSN : 18125670
  184. Azidah,A.A. and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2006). Life history of Spodoptera exigua (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on various plants. Bulletin of Entomological Research, 96: 1-6.ISSN : 0007-4853
  185. Azidah,A.A. and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2006). Some aspects on oviposition behaviour of Spodoptera exigua (Hubner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Journal of Entomology, 3 (3): 241-247.ISSN :18125670
  186. Chen,C.D., Nazni, W.A., Lee,H.L., Seleena,B., Masri,S.M., Chiang,Y.F. and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2006). Mixed breeding of Aedes aegypti (L.) and Aedes albopictus Skuse in four dengue endemic areas in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, Malaysia. Tropical Biomedicine, 23 ( 2 ): 224-227
  187. Chen,C.D., Selena,B., Nazni,W.A., Lee,H.L., Masri,S.M., Chiang,Y.F. and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2006). Dengue vector surveillance in endemic areas in Kuala Lumpur City Centre and Selangor State, Malaysia. Dengue Bulletin. 30 :197-203. ISSN : 1020895X
  188. Chen, C.D., Nazni, W.A., Lee, H.L. and Sofian-Azirun, M. (2005). Susceptibility of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus to temephos in four study sites in Kuala Lumpur City Center and Selangor State, Malaysia. Tropical Biomedicine. 22(2): 207 216
  189. Chen, C.D., Nazni, W.A., Lee, H.L. and Sofian-Azirun, M. (2005). Weekly variation on susceptibility status of Aedes mosquitoes against temephos in Selangor, Malaysia. Tropical Biomedicine. 22(2): 195 206
  190. Chen,C.D., Seleena,B., Masri,M.S., Chiang,Y.F., Lee,H.L., Nazni,W.A., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2005). Dengue vector surveillance in urban resisential and settlement areas in Selangor, Malaysia. Tropical Biomedicine, 22(1) : 39-43.
  191. Hamdan,H., Sofian-Azirun,M., Nazni,W.A. and Lee H.L. (2005). Insecticide resistance development in Culex quinquefasciatus (Say), Aedes aegypti (L.) and Aedes albopictus (Skuse) larvae against malathion, permethrin and temephos. Tropical Biomedicine 22(1): 45-52. ISSN : 01275720. (Cited : 2)
  192. Nazni, W.A., Luke, H., Wan Rozita, W.M., Abdullah, A.G., Sa diyah, I., Azahari, A.H., Zamree, I., Tan, S.B., Lee, H.L. and Sofian, M.A. (2005). Determination of the flight range and dispersal of the house fly, Musca domestica (L.) using mark release recapture technique. Tropical Biomedicine. 22(1): 53 61
  193. Nazni, W.A., Seleena, B., Lee, H.L., Jeffery, J., Rogayah, T.A.R. and Sofian, M.A. (2005). Bacteria fauna from the house fly, Musca domestica (L.). Tropical Biomedicine. 22(2): 225 231
  194. Nazni, W.A., Lee, H.L., Sadiyah, I. and Sofian, M.A. (2003). Monthly prevalence of house fly, Musca domestica in lowlands and highlands and its association with chemical resistance. Tropical Biomedicine, 20(1): 65-76.
  195. Nazni, W.A., Lee, H.L., Sofian, M.A, and Sadiyah, I. (2003). Guidelines for fly control. Tropical Biomedicine, 20(1): 59-63.
  196. Anila, M. and Sofian-Azirun, M. (2002). Ultra structure of the antennal sensilla of the fruit fly Bactrocera carambolae (Insecta: Tephritidae). Malaysian J. Sci.. 21: 37-44.
  197. Mariana, A., Ho, T.M., Sofian-Azirun, M., and Wong, A.L. (2001). House dust mite fauna in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. Southeast Asian J. Trop. Med. Public Health, 31(4): 712 721. (Scopus). ISSN : 01251562
  198. Norma-Rashid, Sofian-Azirun, M. and Zakaria-Ismail, M., (2000). Diversity, distribution and behaviour of Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies) in the fresh water lake, Tasek Bera. Hydrobiologia 459: 135-146. (ISI). ISSN : 00188158.
  199. Stegmann,U.E., Kessler,P., Sofian-Azirun, M. Bin Lakim,M. and Linsenmair,K.E. (1998). Natural history of the treehopper Gigantorhabdus enderleini. Malayan Nature J. 52(3&4) : 241-249.
  200. Sofian-Azirun,M. and Ahmad,S.T.A. (1995). Acetylcholinesterase activity and sensitivity to insecticides in resistant and susceptible strains of diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera : Plutellidae). Malaysian J. Sci. 16A: 1- 6.
  201. Ahmad, N.W., Sofian-Azirun, M., Balabaskaran,S., and Kumar Das, V.G. (1994). Insecticidal effects of organotin (IV) compounds on Plutella xylostella (Linnaeus) larvae I : Topical application toxicity and antifeedant effect. Applied Organometallic Chemistry, 7: 583-591
  202. Sofian-Azirun, M. (1994). Studies on the acid phosphate activity of the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera : Plutellidae). Malaysian J. Sci. 15(1&2):23-29
  203. Sofian-Azirun, M. (1993). The lantern flies, Fulgora (Family Fulgoridae). Nature Malaysiana, 19(2):58-59
  204. Norma-Rashid, Y. and Sofian-Azirun, M. (1992). Male ogonistic behaviour of the fighting spider (Thiana bhamoensis). Nature Malaysiana, 17(4): 121-123
  205. Sofian-Azirun, M. (1992). Sensitivity of acetylcholinesterase in diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L). Malaysian J. Sci., 14:33-39
  206. Sofian-Azirun, M. and Ahamad, M. (1992). Some toxicological and esterase studies of insecticide resistance in Plutella xylostella (L). Malaysian J. Sci., 14:27-32
  207. Kadir, A.A., Zakaria,M.B., Kechil, A.A. and Azirun, M.S. (1989). Toxicity and electrophysiological effects of Spilanthes acmella Murr extracts on Periplaneta Americana L. Pestic. Sci., 25:329-335. (ISI). ISSN: 0031-613X.
  208. Azirun, M.S., and Ismail, S.A. (1988). A study of esterase activity in the brain, gut, nerve cord and fat body of the American cockroach, Periplaneta americana (L). Malaysian J. Sci., 10:31-37
Books
  1. Takaoka,H., Sofian-Azirun,M., Ya'cob,Z., Chen,C.D.,Lau,K.W., and Pham,X.D. (2015). The black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Thua Thien Hue and Lam Dong Provinces, Vietnam, Zootaxa, 3961(1):001-096. MONOGRAPH
  2. Rosli Ramli, Rosli Hashim, Sofian-Azirun, M. and Norma-Rashid, Y. (2006). Birds of Carey Island.Golden Hope Plantation Berhad and Institute of Biological Sciences (UM).
Chapter in Books
  1. Sofian Azirun,M. and Sithi Muniandy (2012), Scientific Research Activities in Kuala Lumpur. In: Greater Kuala Lumpur: Portrait of a world-Class Economic and Cultural Region. Ministry of Tourism Malaysia.
  2. Khaironizam,M.Z., Sofian-Azirun,M. , Hashim,R. and Daicus, B. (2007). An annotated checklist of stick-and leaf-insects (Insecta: Phasmida) in southwestern Endau-Rompin National Park, Johor, Malaysia. In.The forests and biodiversity of Selai Endau-Rompin. (Mohamed and Zakaria-ismail, Eds.).pp. 149-152.
  3. Norma-Rashid,Y and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2007) Common dragonflies and damselflies (Insecta: Odonata) at Hulu Selai, Endau-Rompin, Johor, Malaysia. In.The forests and biodiversity of Selai Endau-Rompin. (Mohamed and Zakaria-Ismail, Eds.) pp. 159-168
  4. Sofian-Azirun, M., Nordin Mamat, Zazali Chik, Faridah Md Nor and Hoi Sen Yong (2007) . The black Rice Black Bug Scotinophara coarctata in Malaysia. In ; Rice Balck Bugs : Taxonomy, Ecology, and management of Invasive Species (R.C.Joshi, A.T.,Battion, and L.S. Sebastian, Eds.). Phllippine Rice Research Institute Department of Agriculture.
  5. Sofian-Azirun,M. , Khaironizam,M.Z.. Norma-Rashid,Y. and Daicus,B. (2007). Butterflies (Insecta: Lepidoptera) of the southwestern Endau-Rompin National Park, Johor, Malaysia. In.The forests and biodiversity of Selai Endau-Rompin. (Mohamed and Zakaria-ismail, Eds.). 169-176
  6. Sofian-Azirun,M. (1998). Cicadas and bugs. In : The Encyclopedia of Malaysia : Animals (Yong Ed.) Archipelago Press pp. 114-115
  7. Asmaliza, S. and Sofian-Azirun, M. (1994). Toxicity and biochemical studies of several organophosphorus compounds on the fruit fly, Bactrocera Malaysia A (Diptera : Tephritidae). In Current research on tropical fruit flies and their management , (H.S.Yong and S.G. Khoo, Eds), 69.
Article in Proceeding
  1. Chen,CD., Lee,HL., Lau,KW., Heo,CC., Leong,CS., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2013). Laboratory study on the repellent bioefficacy of diethyl phenyl acetamide (DEPA) against Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti (L.) Proceeding on International Congress on Chemical, Biological and Environmental Sciences. pp. 319-324. (ISBN 978-986-87417-5-1)
  2. Chee-Dhang,C., Nazni,W-A, Koon-Weng,Lau, Sofian- Azirun,M., (2011). The circadian activity pattern of carrion flies in Malaysia. The 3rd Combined Australian and New ZAealand Entomological Societies Conference, 28 August - 1 September 2011, Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand.
  3. Chee-Dhang,C., Nazni,W-A,Rosli Ramli,Jeffrey,J., Koon- Weng,L., Chong-Chin,H.,McAlpine,D., Pape,T., Sofian- Azirun,M. (2011). Forensic entomological study on monkey carcasses submerged in river in tropical rain forest in Malaysia. The 3rd combined Australian and New Zealand Entomological Societies Conference, 28August - 1 September 2011, Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand.
  4. Cherng-Shii,L., Chee-Dhang,C., Lee,H.L.,Low,V.L., Koon- Weng,L., Sofian-Azirun,M. (2011).Insecticides susceptibility in Culex vishnui Theobald in paddy field in Sekinchan, Selangor. The 3rd Combined Australian and New Zealand Entomological Societies Conference, 28 August - 1 September 2011, Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand.
  5. Chen,C.D., Lee,H.L., Lau,K.M., Heo,C.C., Nazni,W.A.., Azahari,A.H.,and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2010). Comparative bioefficacy of the repellency of DEET and plant essential oil against dengue vector, Aedes aegypti (L.): A laboratory study. 46th. MSPTM Annual Scientific Conference. Infectious Diseases:From Epidemic to Pandemic. 24-25 March 2010.
  6. Chen,C.D., Lee,H.L., Loke,S.R., Andy- Tan,W.A.,Lau,K.W., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2010). Simulated field thermal application of a synergised pyrethroid formulation against Aedes (Stegomyia) aegyupti (L.) and Culex quinquefasciatus Say. 46th MSPTM Annual Scientific Conference, Infectious Diseases: from epidemic ti pandemic. 24-25 March, 2010.
  7. Lau,K.W., Chen,C.D., Lee,H.L. and Sofian-Azirun,M., (2010). Evaluation of insect Growth Regulators (IGRs) against field collected Aedes aegypti (L.) from Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, Malaysia. 46th. MSPTM Annual Scientific Conference. Infectious Diseases: From epidemic to pandemic. 24-25 March 2010, Kuala Lumpur.
  8. Loke,S.R., Andy,T.W.A., Seleena,B., Nazni,W.A., Lee,H.L., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2010). Biochemical detection of resistance mechanisms in field-collected Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti (L.) in Shah Alam, Selangor. 46th. MSPTM Annual Scientific Conference. Infectious Diseases: From epidemic to Pandemic. 24-25 March, 2010. Kuala Lumpur.
  9. Nurin-Zulkifli, I.M., Chen, C.D., Lee, H.L., Faezah, K., Saiful, M.R., Izzul, A.A., Abdullah, A.G. and Sofian-Azirun, M. (2010). Biodiversity of medically important mosquitoes obtained from urban, sub-urban and forested areas in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, Malaysia. Proceedings of 2010 International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology. pp. 56 59.
  10. Nurin-Zulkifli,I.M., Chen,C.D., Lee,H.L., Faezah,K., Saiful,M.R., Izzul,A.A., Abdullah,A.G., and Sofian- Azirun,M. (2010) Parity status and filarial infection in field colledted Armigeres kesseli Ramalingam and Armigeres salbabatus Coquillet from forrested and suburban areas in Malaysia. 46th MSPTM Annual Scientific Conference. Infectious Diseases: from epidemic to pandemic. 24-25 March, 2010. KuaLA lUMPUR
  11. Teh,C.H., Nazni,W.A., Lee,H.L., Fairuz,A., Tan,S.B., and Sofian-Aziru,M.(2010)In vitro antibacterial activity of medicinal Lucilia cuprina larvae (Diptera: Calliphoridae)against selected pathogenic bacteria. 46th MSPTM Annual Scientific Conference. Infectious Diseases: From Epidemic to Pandemic, 24-25 March 2010, Kuala Lumpur
  12. Wan-Norafikah,O., Nazni,W.A., Lee,H.L., Zainol- Ariffin,P., and Sofian-Azirun,m> (2010). Development of permethrin resistance in several strains of Aedes aegypti (L.). 46th. MSPTM Annual Scientific Conference. Infectious Diseses: From epidemic to Pandemic. 24-25 March 2010. Kuala Lumpur.
  13. Yeong,Y.S., Nazni,W.A., Divakaran,P., Tan,E.H., Sa'diyah,I., Heah,S.K., Mohd Noor,I., Lee,H.L., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2010). Effect of protein on oogenesis of Lucilia cuprina (Wiedemann) and its utilization in maggot debridement therapy. 46th. MSPTM Annual Scientific Conference, Infectious Diseases: Epidemic to Pandemic. 24-25 March 2010. Kuala Lumpur.
  14. Andy Tan,W.A., Loke,S.R., Sofian-Azirun,M., Chooi,K.H., Lee,H.L., Seleena,B., (2009). Larviciding with Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) interrupts dengue transmission in the Bti treated site in Malaysia. 45th Annual Scientific Seminar, 18-19 March 2009, Kuala Lumpur
  15. Chen, C.D., Lee, H.L., Nazni, W.A., Kavitha, R., Heo, C.C., Sofian-Azirun, M. and Jeffery, J. 2009. Biodiversity of forensically important flies in Malaysia. Proceeding of The Conference on Biodiversity and National Development: Achievements, Opportunities and Challenges. pp. 192.
  16. Chen,C.D., Lee,H.L., Loke,S.R., Andy-Tan,W.A., Lau,K.M., Yeong,Y.S., Chai,H.W., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2009)Simulated field application of cypermethrin using portable ULV sprayer against Aedes aegypti (L.) and Culex quinquefasciatus Say. 45th MSPTM Annual Scientific Seminar, 18-19, March 2009, Kuala Lumpur
  17. Chen,C.D., Nazni,W.A., Lee,H.L., Jeffery,J., Chin,C.H., Weng,L.K., Abdullah,A.G., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2009). First study on the fauna succession on monkey carrions placed indoor in forested area in Malaysia. Ekspo Penyelidikan, Rekacipta & Inovasi 2009 Universiti Malaya. Bronze medal.
  18. Chen,C.D., Nazni,W.A., Lee,H.L., Jeffery,J., Chin,C.H., Weng,L.K., Abdullah,A.G., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2009). Susceptibility status of Aedes mosquitoes against temephos in dengue endemic areas in Selangor, Malaysia. Ekspo Penyelidikan, Rekacipta & Inovasi 2009 Universiti Malaya. Bronze medal
  19. Chen,C.D., Nazni,W.A., Lee,H.L., John,J., Heo,C.C., Lau,K.M., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2009). Fauna succession on monkey carrions submerged in river in forested area in Ulu Gombak Selangor, Malaysia. 45th MSPTM Annual Scientific Seminar, 18-19 March, 2009, Kuala Lumpur.
  20. Chen,C.D., Nazni,W.A., Lee,H.L., Rosli,H., Nurul Ashikin,A., Lau,K.W., Heo,C.C., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2009). Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) recovered from monkey carcasses in coastal and forested areas Peninsular Malaysia. EAFE VIIth Meeting, Uppsala.
  21. Chen,C.D., Nazni,W.A., Lee,H.L., Rosli,H., Nurul, A.A., Heo,C.C., Lau,K.W., and Sofian-Azirun,M., (2009). Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) recovered from monkey carcasses in forested area Ulu Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia. 18-19 March, 2009, Kuala Lumpur.
  22. Chen,C.D., Nazni,W.A., Lee,H.L., Rosli,R., and Sofian- Azirun,M., (2009). Fauna succession on monkey carcasses in buried condition in forested area, Ulu Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia. 41th APACPH Conference, 3- 6 Dec. 2009, Taipei, Taiwan.
  23. Heo,C.C., Mohaamed,A.M., Nazni,W.A., Lee,H.L., John,J., Hiromu,K., Sofian-Azirun,M., Chen,C.D., Hidayatulfathi,O., and Baharuddin,O. (2009). Ecology and behavioural observations of some forensically important flies in Malaysia. 45th MSPTM Annual Scientific Seminar, 18-19 March 2009, Kuala Lumpur
  24. Kavitha,R., Lee,H.L., Nazni,W.A., Chen,C.D., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2009). Forensic entomology in Peninsular Malaysia: Case Studies. 45th MSPTM Annual Scientific Seminar, 18-19 March 2009, Kuala Lumpur.
  25. Kavitha,R., Lee,H.L., Nazni,W.A., Chen,C.D., and Sofian-Azirun,M., (2009). Comparison of forensically important fly larvae recovered from human cadavers and monkey carcasses in Malaysia. 45th MSPTM Annual Scientific Seminar, 18-19 March, Kuala Lumpur
  26. Kavitha,R., Lee,H.L., Nazni,W.A., Sa'diyah,I., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2009). Entomological evidence for estimating the post-mortem interval (PMI) in forensic investigations, EAFE VIIth Meeting, Uppsala.
  27. Loke,S.R., Andy Tan,W.A., Seleena,B., Lee,H.L., Sofian- Azirun,M. (2009). Susceptibility of field Aedes aegypti (L.) to Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) and temephos. 45th MSPTM Annual Scientific Seminar, 18-19 March 2009, Kuala Lumpur
  28. Chen C.D., Nazni,W.A., John Jeffery, Lee,H.L. Wan-Norjuliana,W.M., Sa diyah,I., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2008). The first study on the insect succession on monkey carrion placed indoor in Malaysia. 44th Annual Scientific Seminar of The Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine : Impact of Climate Change on Tropical Diseases, 4-5 March 2008, Grand Season Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  29. Chen,C.D, Nazni,W.A., Lee,H.L., Jefery,J., Wan-Norjuliana,W.M., Abdullah,A.G., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2008). Larval growth parameters and growth rates of forensically important flies, Hypopygiopsis violacea (Macquart, 1835) and Chrysomya rufifacies (Macquart, 1842). 3rd ASEAN Congress of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology, 22-23 May 2008, Windsor Suite Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.
  30. Chen,C.D., Andy-Tan,W.A., Loke,S.R., Lee,H.L., Lau,K.W., Yasmin,A.R., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2008). Simulateed field effectiveness of pyriproxyfen controlled release block against larvae of Aedes aegypti (L.). 2nd Conference on Medical Arthropodology, 15-16 December 2008, Sengam Hotel, Madurai, India
  31. Chen,C.D., Heo,C.C., McAlpine,D., Kurahashi,H., Nazni,W.A., Marwi,M.A., Jeffery,J.< Lee,H.L., Omar,B., and Sofian-Azirun,M. 2008). Observation on the signal fly, Scholastes sp. (Loew, 1873). (Diptera: Platystomatidae) visiting carcasses in Malaysia, 4th Malasia Indonesia Brunei Medical Sciences Conferences, 24-26 July 2008, UKM Medical Center, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  32. Chen,C.D., Izzul,A.A., Lee,H.L., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2008). Field repellency of Mentha sativa and Cymbopogon citrates essential oil against mosquitoes. 44th Annual Scientific Seminar of The Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine : Impact of Climate Change on Tropical Diseases, 4-5 March 2008, Grand Season Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  33. Chen,C.D., Lee,H.L., Chan,C.K., Lau,K.W., Nazni,W.A., Azahari,A.A., Abdullah,A.G., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2008). Biting behavior of medically important mosquitoes, Aedes albopictus Skuse, Culex quinquefasciatus Say and Armigeres subalbatus Coquillett in Kuala Lumpur City Center, Malaysia. XVIIth International Congress for Tropical Medicine and Malaria, 29 September 3 October 2008. International Conventional Center Jeju, Jeju Island, Korea
  34. Chen,C.D., Lee,H.L., Izzul,A.A., Heo,C.C., Lau,K.W., Andy-Tan,,W.A., Loke,S.R., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2008). Laboratory study on the efficacy of gel baits containing imidacloprid and hydramethylnon against American cockroach, Periplaneta Americana (L., 1758), 2008. 4th Malasia Indonesia Brunei Medical Sciences Conferences, 24-26 July 2008, UKM Medical Center, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  35. Chen,C.D., Lee,H.L., Lau,K.W., Azahari,A.H., Tan,S.B., Sa diyah,I., Chai,H.W., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2008). Field application of cypermethrin 2.5% w/w applied using a vehicle-mounted ULV generator against Aedes aegypti (L.) and Culex quiquefasciatus Say. 2nd Conference on Medical Arthropodology, 15-16 December 2008, Sengam Hotel, Madurai, India.
  36. Chen,C.D., Lee,H.L., Lau,K.W., Tan,S.B., Sa diyah,I., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2008). Biodiversity and distribution of mosquito species obtained from Kuala Lumpur City, Malaysia. National Biodibersity Seminar, 26-28 November 2008, Corus Paradise Resort, Port Dickson.
  37. Chen,C.D., Lee,H.L., Nazni,W.A., Daliza,A.R., Ella,S.S., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2008). Field effectiveness of Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) against Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus) in ornamental ceramic containers with common aquatic plants. 3rd ASEAN Congress of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology, 22-23 May 2008, Windsor Suite Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
  38. Chen,C.D., Lee,H.L., Nazni,W.A., Kavitha,R., Heo,C.C., Jeffery,J., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2008). Biodiversity of forensically important flies in Malaysia. Confernce on Biodiversity And National Development: Achievements, Opportunities and Challenges, 28-30 May 2008, Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  39. Chen,C.D., Lee,H.L., Nazni,W.A., Seleena,B., Tengku-Rogayah,T.A.R., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2008). Non-specific esterase activity in association with temephos resistance in Aedes aegypti (L.) and Aedes albopictus Skuse collected from a dengue endemic area, Taman Samudera, Selangor State. Malaysia. XVIIth International Congress for Tropical Medicine and Malaria, 29 September 3 October 2008. International Conventional Center Jeju, Jeju Island, Korea
  40. Chen,C.D., Lee,H.L., Tan,S.B., Lau,K.W., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2008). Simulated field bioefficacy of deltamethrin residual spraying on concrete and plywood surface against malaria vector, Anopheles maculates Theobald. XVIIth International Congress for Tropical Medicine and Malaria, 29 September 3 October 2008. International Conventional Center Jeju, Jeju Island, Korea
  41. Chen,C.D., Nazni,W.A., Lee,H.L., Heo,C.C., Lau,K.W., Jeffery,J., Heah,S.K., Azahari,A.H., Abdullah,A.G., and Sofian-Azirun,M.. (2008). Biodiversity of forensically important maggots recovered from monkey carrions in coastal area in Tanjong Sepat, Selangor State, Peninsular Malaysia. 2nd Conference on Medical Arthropodology, 15-16 December 2008, Sengam Hotel, Madurai, India.
  42. Chen,C.D., Nazni,W.A., Lee,H.L., Jeffery,J., Heo,C.C., Lau,K.W., Abdullah,A.G., Nahrawi,M., Wan-Norjuliana,W.M., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2008). Insect fauna succession on partially incinerated monkey carrion in forested area in Malaysia. 2nd Conference on Medical Arthropodology, 15-16 December 2008, Sengam Hotel, Madurai, India.
  43. Chen,C.D., Nazni,W.A., Lee,H.L., Jeffery,J., Heo,C.C., Lau,K.W., Abdullah,A.G., Nahrawi,M., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2008). Forensically important flies recovered from forested area in Ulu Gombak, Selangor State, Peninsular Malaysia. National Biodibersity Seminar, 26-28 November 2008, Corus Paradise Resort, Port Dickson.
  44. Chen,C.D., Nazni,W.A., Lee,H.L., Jeffrey,J., Abdullah,A.G., Norjuliana,W.M.W., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2008). Determination of fauna succession on monkey carrion treated with an insecticide, malathion. XVIIth International Congress for Tropical Medicine and Malaria, 29 September 3 October 2008. International Conventional Center Jeju, Jeju Island, Korea. (Oral Presentation, Abstract : page 145)
  45. Chen,C.D., Nazni,W.A., Lee,H.L., Seleena,B., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2008). Biochemical detection of resistance in Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus Skuse from a dengue endemic area in Selangor, Malaysia. 44th Annual Scientific Seminar of The Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine : Impact of Climate Change on Tropical Diseases, 4-5 March 2008, Grand Season Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  46. Chen,C.D., Nazni,W.A., Lee,H.L., Wan-Norjuliana, W.M., Sa diyah, I., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2008). Laboratory study on larval growth of forensically important flies, Hypopygiopsis sp.(Townsend), Chrysomya chain (Kurahasi) and Chrysomya rufifacies (Macquart). 44th Annual Scientific Seminar of The Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine : Impact of Climate Change on Tropical Diseases, 4-5 March 2008, Grand Season Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  47. Heo,C.C., Chen,C.D., Lau,K.W., Lee,H.L., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2008). Laboratory study on the efficacy of bait station containing chlorpyrifos 1.0% against American cockroach, Periplaneta Americana (L.). 2nd Conference on Medical Arthropodology, 15-16 December 2008, Sengam Hotel, Madurai, India.
  48. Heo,C.C., Marwi,M.A., Jeffery,J., Sofian-Azirun,M., Chen,C.D., Abdullah,W.O., Ishak,I., and Omar,B. (2008). Butterfliesw (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) associated with pig carcasses in Malaysia. 2nd Health Medical Sciences Conference, 18-20 June 2008, University of Science Malaysia, Penang Island, Malaysia.
  49. Heo,C.C., Matwi,M.A., Sofian-Azirun,M., Rosli,H., Jeffery,J., Chen,C.D., and Omar,B. (2008). Biodiversity of Diptera, Hymenoptera and Lepidoptera associated with pig carcasses placed in an oil palm plantation in Tanjong Sepat, Selangor, Malaysia. National Biodiversity Seminar, 26-28 November 2008. Corus Paradise Resort, Port Dickson,
  50. Mustafa,E.M., Sofian-Azirun,M., Chu,W.L., and Phang,S.M. (2008). Algal bioassay for organophosphate pesticides contamination using RAPD and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity. The 11th International Conference of Applieds Phycology , Galway, Ireland, 21-27 June 2008
  51. Naila, A., Sofian-Azirun,M. (2008). Biodiversity assessment of aquatic insects and its habitats in selected rivers in Malaysia. Akademi Sains Malaysia Conference on Biodiversity National Development, April 2008
  52. Naila,A., Sofian-Azirun,M. (2008). Microdistribution and biodiversity of aquatic insects and their drift in Kenaboi Forest Reserve, Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan. 4th Life Sciences Postgraduate Conference, USM, June 2008
  53. Wan Norafikah,O., Nazni,W.A., Lee,H.L., Chen,C.D., Wan Norjuliana,W.M., Azahari,A.H., Sofian-Azirun,M. (2008). Detection of resistance towards permethrin in Culex quinquefasciatus (Say) collected from Titiwangsa Zone, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 13th Biological Sciences Graduate Congresss, NUS Singapore.
  54. Wan-Norafikah,O., Nazni,W.A., Lee,H.L., Chen,C.D., Wan-Norjuliana,W.M., Azahari,A.H., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2008). Detection of permethrin resistance in Aedes albopictus Skuse. 44th Annual Scientific Seminar of The Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine : Impact of Climate Change on Tropical Diseases, 4-5 March 2008, Grand Season Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  55. Wan-Norafikah,O., Nazni,W.A., Lee,H.L., Chen,C.D., Wan-Norjuliana,W.M., Azahari,A.H., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2008). Detection of permethrin resistance in Culex quinquefasciatus Say. 2nd International conference on advancement in science and technology 2008, 13-15 June 2008. Kulliyah of Science, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Pahang, Malaysia
  56. Wan-Norafikah,O., Nazni,W.A., Lee,H.l., Chen,C.D., Wan-Norjuliana,W.M., Azahari,A.H., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2008). Detection of permethrin resistance in Aedes albopictus Skuse collected from Titiwangsa Zone, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 3rd ASEAN Congress of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology, 22-23 May 2008, Windsor Suite Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.
  57. Chen,C.D., Nazni,W.A., Lee,H.L., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2007). Weekly variation on susceptibility status of Aedes mosquitoes against temephos in Selangor, Malaysia. 43rd Annual Scientific Seminar of The Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine & Centenary Celebration of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (UK), 20 22 March 2007, Grand Season Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  58. Chen,C.D., Seleena,B., Masri,M.S., Lee,H.L., Nazni,W.A., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2005). Aedes ovitrap surveillance in suburban residential areas and slum area in Selangor, Malaysia. 41st Annual Scientific Seminar of The Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, 10 11 March 2005, Grand Seasons Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  59. Nazni, W.A., Sofian-Azirun, M. (2005) Detection of resistance levels using biochemical test in the house fly, Musca domestica (L.). Ekspo penyelidikan, rekacipta dan inovasi, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
  60. Hidayanti, H., Sofian-Azirun, M., Nazni, W.A., and Lim, L.H. (2002). Rate of resistance development in Culex quinquefasciatus, Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus against malathion, permethrin and temephos. Proceedings of The Annual Workshop National Science Fellowship (NSF), Petaling Jaya: 439 441.
  61. Intan Haryati, M.S. and Sofian-Azirun, M. (2002). Studies on the esterase enzyme of morquito larvae of Aedes albopictus. XIV Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar, University of Malaya.
  62. Hashim, R., Belabut, D.M., Sofian-Azirun, M., and Ramli, R. (2001). Ulu Gombak field study centre: Its contribution and successes in biodiversity management. Proceedings of International Conference on Prudent Biodiversity Management and Sustainable Development, Sarawak: 162 168.
  63. Mariana, A., Ho, T.M., Sofian-Azirun, M., and Kulaimi-Bujang, M. (2001). Distribution of dust mites in Paediatric wards. The 2nd. Public Health Conference, Summit Hotel, Subang Jaya, Malaysia.
  64. Muttardi, F., Sofian-Azirun, M., and Hashim, R. (2001). Demographic parameters of fruit fly Bactrocera papayae (Diptera: Tephritidae) in the laboratory. Proceedings RMK7 IRPA Research Seminar, vol.1: 9 12.
  65. Nazni, W.A., Luke, H., Lee, H.L., Abdullah, A.G., Sadiyah, I., Zamree, I., Azhari, A.H., and Sofian-Azirun, M. (2001). How far can a housefly fly?. The 2nd. International Congress MSPTM, IMR, Kuala Lumpur.
  66. Japareng, L., and Sofian-Azirun, M., (1999). Activity and inhibition of esterase enzyme in the muscle of Anadara granosa (L.). Proceeding of Postgraduate Seminar, Institute Biological Sciences, University of Malaya.
  67. Ahmad Fauzi,M.J., Sofian-Azirun, M. and Habsah, A.K. (1995). A study on the acetylcholinesterase inhibition in the fruit fly Bactrocera carambolae (Drew and Hancock). Second Symposium on Tropical Fruit Flies.
Other Publications
  1. Takaoka,H., Sofian-Azirun,M., Ya'cob,Z., Chen,C.D., Lau,K.W., and Pham,X.D. (2015). The black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Thua Thien Hue and Lam Dong Provinces, Vietnam, Zootaxa, 3961(1): 001-096. Monograph. - Monograph
  2. Chen,C.D., Nazni,W.A., Heo,C.C., Lau,K.W., Sofian- Azirun,M. (2012). Indoor forensic entomological studies and post mortem estimation on carcasses placed in coastal area located in Tanjong SEpat, Selangor, Peninsular Malaysia. 5th ACTMP, 15-17 May 2012, Manila, Philippines - Extended Abstract
  3. Leong,C.S., Chen,C.D., Low,V.L., Lee,H.L., Karen- Chia,H.M., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2012). Susceptibility status of Culex quinquefasciatus Say larvae obtanied from rice cultivation area in Sekinchan, Selangor, Malaysia against malathion, temephos and permethrin. 5th ACTMP, 15-17 May 2012, Manila, Philippines - Extended Abstract
  4. Low,V.L., Chen,C.D., Lee,H.L., Lim,P.E., Leong,C.S., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2012). Mixed breeding of mosquito larvae in stagnant drainage water in residential areas in Malaysia. 5th ACTMP, 15-17 May 2012, Manila, Philippines - Extended Abstract
  5. Wan-Norafikah,O., Nazni,W.A., Lee,H.L., Zainol- Ariffin,P., and Sofian-Azirun,M.(2012). Susceptibility status of Culex quinquefasciatus Say against permethrin in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.5th ACTMP, 15-17 May 2012, Manila, Philippines. - Extended Abstract
  6. Yacob,Z., Takaoka,H., Sofian-Azirun,M., Ramli,R., and Chen,C.D.(2012).Distribution of black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) in Langkawi Island Peninsular Malaysia with taxonomic note on new and unidentified species. 5th ACTMP, 15-17 May 2012, Manila, Philippines. - Extended Abstract
  7. Sing,K.W., Tayyab,S., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2011). Chrysomya megacephala (Calliphoridae) maggot meal as an alternative protein in feed industry. 16th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress, 12th-13th Dec 2011, National University of Singapore. - Extended Abstract
  8. Sofian-Azirun, M., Anila, M., and Halim, S. (2001). Monitoring and surveillance of bentic macroinvertebrates and zooplankton fauna of Putrajaya lake and wetlands. August report for Putrajaya Holding. More than 50 papers of monthly report for Putrajaya Corporation since August 2001 to May 2006 - Technical Report
  9. Crickets for Majalah Tiga Program, TV3. Aired on October 2000. - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  10. Centipede for Majalah Tiga program, TV3. Aired on 16 December 1997, 10.30 pm. - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  11. Outline of Fractures by John Crawford Adam (9th and 10th Editions). Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, DBP. (1996). - Translations
  12. Sulaiman, A.H., Sofian-Azirun, M., Zakaria-Ismail, M. and Mustaffa, T. (1996) River ecosystem. Environmental Awareness Camp Series. Published by Department of Environment, Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment - Technical Report
  13. Toxicology of Pesticides by Fumio Matsumura. Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, DBP. (1995) - Translations

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Insecticide resistance in insects
  • Insect ecology.

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2012 - 2015, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Study on the biodiversity and molecular phylogenetic analysis of black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) for filarial vector in Malaysia ( Consultant)
  2. 2014 - 2015, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Knowledge Management (Zoological & Ecological Research Network) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2014 - 2015, PRPUM
    Comprehensive study on the distribution and abundance of filarial black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) in Sabah, Malaysia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2011 - 2015, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Insecticide activity of several extracts from two Malaysian plants Piper sarmentosum and Discorea hispida on Sitophilus oryzae ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  5. 2014 - 2015, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Evaluation of the efficacy of Bacillus salmalaya on Phytopathogens in oil palm plantation and its ecotoxicity offect on oil palm pollinators (Elaeidobius kamerunicus). ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  6. 2012 - 2015, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Nationwide study of insecticide resistance and genetic diversity of Malaysian mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus by molecular and biochemical tools for vector control programme in Malaysia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  7. 2013 - 2015, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Toxicity assessment and accumulation of heavy metals on local fish ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  8. 2014 - 2015, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Nationwide distribution and abundance of medically important Dipteran in Malaysia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  9. 2012 - 2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    DNA barcoding all the butterflies of Peninsular Malaysia: discovery and discrimination of biodiversity indicator species ( Consultant)
  10. 2012 - 2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    A study on the biodiversity of black flies (Dipter: Simuliidae) in Malaysia ( Consultant)
  11. 2012 - 2012, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Nationwide study of insecticide resistance and genetic diversity of Malaysian mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus by molecular and biochemical tools for vector control programme in Malaysia. ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  12. 2012 - 2012, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    DEtecting filarial parasites from wild mammals in Peninsular Malaysia to determine its pathogenicity and transmission routes of human filariasis ( Consultant)
  13. 2011 - 2011, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Nationwide distribution of Culex mosquitoes and associated habitat characteristics at residential areas in Malaysia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  14. 2011 - 2011, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Potential of Chrysomya megacephala (Diptera: Calliphoridae) maggot meal as protein source in Tilapia (Oreochromis sp.) feed ( Coordinator)
  15. 2008 - 2010, Yayasan FELDA
    Kajian Ekologi dan Biodiversiti Haiwan Liar di Kawasan Ladang Kelapa Sawit Sg. Tekam Yayasan FELDA ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  16. 2008 - 2009, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Studies on important entomological specimens recovered from monkey carrions exposed to different ecological habitats ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  17. 2008 - 2009, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Simulated field evaluation of the bioefficacy of chemical and biological insecticides against larvae of dengue vector, Aedes (Stogomyia) aegypti (L.) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  18. 2007 - 2008, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Species, sexual, temporal and environmental differences in the frequency of predation mark on the wings of butterflies and moths ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  19. 2007 - 2008, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Animal biodiversity studies of Pulau Jarak and Pulau Perak, Malaysia ( Consultant)
  20. 2005 - 2007, Negeri Sembilan State Government
    Animal biodiversity studies of Kenaboi Forest Reserve, Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan ( Coordinator)
  21. 2006 - 2007, Golden Hope Plantation Bhd.
    Animal biodiversity studies of Pulau Carey, Selangor ( Consultant)
  22. 2002 - 2005, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    The exploration of fauna-flora in the western part of Endau-Rompin district ( Consultant)
University
  1. 2008 - 2009, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Antibacterial activity of Lucilia cuprina against pathogenic bacteria ( -Supervisor for MSc student)
  2. 2008 - 2009, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Virologic and entomological surveillance of Aedes vector for the preventive control of dengue ( Coordinator)
  3. 2007 - 2009, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Plecoptera as a bioindicator of Malaysia selected rivers and comparative study of glutathione S-transferase (GST) expression ( Coordinator)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Pemeriksa Dalam Untuk Tesis Msc, Sti Syarifah Binti Ibrahim (sgr090039). Tajuk: Kepelbagaian Spesies Kelawar Di Hutan Simpan dan Hutan Regenerasi Di Semenanjung Malaysia, Fakulti Sains, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
    01 Dec 2016 - 01 Dec 2016 (National)
  • Berjaya Menjalinkan Kolaborasi Penyelidikan Dengan Institusi Antarabangsa dan Menandatangai Mou Dengan University of Mataram Di Lombok, Indonesia (mei 2016). Kolaborasi Ini Telah Berjaya Menghasilkan Penerbitan Isi., Universitas of Mataram, Lombok, Indonesia (UNRAM)
    01 Dec 2016 - 01 Dec 2016 (International)
  • Berjaya Menjalinkan Kolaborasi Penyelidikan Dengan Institusi Antarabangsa dan Menandatangai Mou Dengan Mahasarakham University Di Maha Sarakham, Thailand (mac 2016). Kolaborasi Ini Telah Berjaya Menghasilkan Penerbitan Isi., University of Mahasarakham, Thailand
    01 Dec 2016 - 01 Dec 2016 (International)
  • Pemeriksa / Penilai Luar Bagi Kursus Diploma in Applied Parasitology & Entomology (dap&e) (postdoc Diploma), 2016 Di Institut Penyelidikan Perubatan (imr), Kuala Lumpur. Dari 8 15 Disember 2016. Tugas: a.memeriksa dan Memberi Markah Tesis Projek Penyelidikan Pelajar (7 Orang) B.memerhati Perjalanan Peperiksaan Akhir C.pemeriksa Semasa Ujian Lisan (viva Voce) D.menghadiri Mesyuarat Ahli Lembaga Peperiksaan E.memberi Nasihat dan Pendapat Mengenai Perkara Yang Berkaitan Dengan Kursus., Institut Penyelidikan Perubatan (IMR), Kuala Lumpur
    01 Dec 2016 - 01 Dec 2016 (National)
  • Pemeriksa Luar Untuk Tesis Phd, Koon Sin Ying, Pusat Pengajian Sains Kajihayat, USM. Tajuk: Insecticide Resistance and Its Underlying Mechanisms in Field Populations of Aedes Aegypti in Singapore, Universiti Sains Malaysia
    01 Dec 2016 - 01 Dec 2016 (National)
  • Sampling Activities of Flora and Fauna in Ulu Gombak Field Studiy Centre Http://www.asia_euro@um.edu.my, Asia-Europe Institute
    01 Dec 2014 - 01 Dec 2014 (National)
  • Penilaian Manuskrip Modul Bertajuk Laboratory Manual Biology, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)
    01 Jan 2014 - 01 Jan 2014 (National)
  • Industrial Training for Students Http://www.iium.edu.my/science Uia Industrial Training.jpeg International Islamic University Malaysia20142 No, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
    01 Jan 2014 - 01 Jan 2014 (National)
  • A Member of Board of Studies: Bachelor of Crop Sciences Programme and Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences Programme, International Islamic University Malaysia
    01 Jan 2011 - 01 Jan 2012 (National)
  • Evaluasi Efikasi Insektiisd Ekstrak Tumbuhan Melaleuca Cajuputi Terhadap Vektot Denggi Aedes Aegypti dan Aedes Albopictus Di Malaysia, UKM
    01 Jan 2012 - 01 Jan 2012 (National)
  • Monitoring of Putrajaya Lakes (upum as a Secretariat)- Bioindicator and Zooplankton, Perbadanan Putrajaya
    01 Nov 2002 - 01 Nov 2007 (National)
  • Birds Problem in Cenderuh, Gerik (upum as a Secretariat), TNB
    01 Nov 2000 - 01 Nov 2000 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

PLENARY SPEAKER
  1. Chen, C.D., Nazni, W.A., Lee, H.L. and Sofian-Azirun, M. (2014). Forensic entomological studies in Malaysia. Guest Lecture Program, 26 May 2014, Universitas Teknologi Yogyakarta, Yogjakarta, Indonesia, Guest Lecture Program, Universitas Teknologi Yogyakarta (International) (26 May 2014 - 26 May 2014)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Wan Norafikah Othman, Chen,C.D., Mohd-Amir,M.H., Azahari,A.H., Zainal-Abidin,,A.H., Nazni,W.A., Mariam,M., Mohd-Shahizan,J., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2016).Diversity in mosquito larval habitats in a rice cultivation area in Padang Serai, Kedah, Malaysia, 3rd. International Conference on Science & Social Research, Universiti Teknologi MARA and IRMI (National) (06 Dec 2016 - 07 Dec 2016)
  2. Wan-Norafikah,O., Chen,C.D., Mohd-Amir,M.H., Azahari,A.H., Zainal-Abidin,A.H., Nazni,W.A., Mariam,M., Mohd-Shahizan,J. and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2016).Breeding habitats of mosquito larvae in a paddy growing area in Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, Malaysia International Biology Symposium 2016, i-Simbiomas, UPM (National) (26 Oct 2016 - 27 Oct 2016)
  3. Selvi Subramaniam, Nimmo,D., Lee,H.L., Nazni,W.A., Eggleston,P., Edah,M.A., & Sofian-Azirun,M. (2015). Bionomics study of female-specific flightless strain of RIDL Aedes albopictus Skuse., 46th Anniversary & Annual Scientific Conference, Pest Management Council of the Philippines, Inc (International) (05 May 2015 - 08 May 2015)
  4. Chen, C.D., Takaoka, H., Ya cob, Z., Low, V.L., Lau, K.W. and Sofian-Azirun, M. (2014). The diversity of black flies in Peninsular Malaysia. International Conference on Biological and Chemical Sciences, 12 13 October 2014, Hyatt Hotel, Osaka, Japan. (Oral Presentation, Abstract: Page 381) , International Conference on Biological and Chemical Sciences (International) (12 Oct 2014 - 13 Oct 2014)
  5. Chen, C.D., Takaoka, H., Ya cob, Z., Lau, K.W. and Sofian-Azirun, M. (2014). A survey of blackflies (Diptera: Simuliidae) in and near Tam Dao National Park, Vietnam. The 65th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology, 21 23 March 2014, Gifu University, Gifu, Japan. (Oral Presentation, Abstract: Page 74), The 65th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology, The Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology (International) (21 Mar 2014 - 23 Mar 2014)
  6. Wan-Norafikah,O., Lee,HL>, Sofian-Azirun,M., Nura-Muna,AH., and Chen,CD (2013). Laboratory bioefficacy of imidacloprid gel bait against the American cockroach, Periplaneta americana (L.) (Dictyoptera: blattidae), 2nd Global Conference on Entomology (GCE-2) (National) (08 Nov 2013 - 12 Nov 2013)
  7. Low,V.L., Che,C.D., Lee,H.L., Tan,T.K., Chen,C.F., Leong,C.S., Lim,Y.A.L., Lim,P.E., Norma-Rashid,Y., Sofian-Azirun,M. (2013). Biochemical detection of propoxur resistance in Culex quinquefasciatus Say population in Malaysia, 8th Malaysia Indonesia Brunei Medical Sciences Conference, Medicine Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia, Institute of Health Sciences Univerti Brunei Darussalam (International) (27 Jun 2013 - 29 Jun 2013)
  8. Lau,KW., Chen,CD., Lee,HL., & Sofian-Azirun,M. (2013)Evaluation of insect growth regulators (IGRs) against field collected Aedes aegypti (L.) from Malaysia., The 65th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology, The Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology (International) (05 Apr 2013 - 07 Apr 2013)
  9. Chen,CD., Takaoka,H., Lau,KW., Leong,CS., Karen-Chia,HM., & Sofian-Azirun,M. (2013). Distribution and abundance of black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) in two recreation parks in Selangor State, Peninsular Malaysia., The 65th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology, The Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology (International) (05 Apr 2013 - 07 Apr 2013)
  10. Nazni,WA, Chew,WK, Heah,SK, Prem Kumar,M., Noor Rain,A., Sofian-Azirun,M., and Lee,H.L. (2013) Identification of Malaysian Forensically important fly species using real-time polymerase chain reaction and melt curve analysis, 49th Annual Scientific Conference of the Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, MSPTM (National) (19 Mar 2013 - 20 Mar 2013)
  11. Low,V.L., Chen,C.D.,Lim,P.E.,LeeH.L.,Tan,T.K.Lim,Y.A.L, and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2013). First molecular characterization of insecticide resistance mechanisms in Malaysian Culex quinquefasciatus, 49th Annual Scientific Conference of the Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine , Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (National) (19 Mar 2013 - 20 Mar 2013)
  12. Goh,TG., Chen,CD., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2012). Forensically important beetles: a brief overview., 2nd Malaysia Association of Forensic Entomology Scientific Seminar, IMR (National) (27 Dec 2012 - 27 Dec 2012)
  13. Chen,CD., Nazni,WA., Lee,HL., Jeffery,J., Heo,CC., Lau,KW., Goh,TG., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2012).Studies on Forensically important specimens recovered from monkey carrion exposed to different ecological habitats,, 2nd Malaysia Association of Forensic Entomology Scientific Seminar, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Malaysia Association of Fprensic Entomology, Zoological & Ecological Research Network, UM (ZEN) (National) (27 Dec 2012 - 27 Dec 2012)
  14. Lau,KW, Chen,CD, Lee,HL, & Sofian-Azirun,M. (2012). Vertical distribution of Aedes aegypti (L>) and Aedes albopictus (Skuse) in high-rise apartment in Sewlangor an Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiThe 64Th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology. , The 64Th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology, Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology (29 Mar 2012 - 31 Mar 2012)
  15. Chen,CD, Nazni,WA,Huijbrets,J, Maruyama,M., Lau,KW, & Sofian-Azirun,M. (2012). Incineration effect on the post mortem interval (PMI) estimation and insect succession on monkey carcasses in Malaysia. The 64Th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology., The 64Th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology, Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology (International) (29 Mar 2012 - 31 Mar 2012)
  16. Low,VL, Chen,CD, Lee,HL., Lim,PE., Leong,CS, and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2012). Current susceptibility status of Malaysian Culex quinquefasciatus Say (Diptera: Culicidae) against four classes of insecticides. The 64Th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology, The 64Th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology, The Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology (International) (29 Mar 2012 - 31 Mar 2012)
  17. Chen,CD, Takaoka,H., Sofian-Azirun,M., Hashim,R., & Ya'cob,Z. (2012). Two new species of Simulium (Gomphostilbia)(Diptera: Simuliidae) with rare morphological charactristics from Peninsular Malaysia.The 64Th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology., The 64Th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology, Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology. (International) (29 Mar 2012 - 31 Mar 2012)
  18. Chia,K.H.M.,Chen.C.D.,& Sofian-Azirun,M. (2011). A Preliminary checklist of butterfly (Insecta:Lepidoptera) collected from coniferous recreational forest, Bentong, Pahang., 10th International Annual Symposium UMTAS 2011, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (International) (11 Jul 2011 - 13 Jul 2011)
  19. Low,V.L., Chen,C.D., Lee,H.L., Leong,C.S., Chia,K.H.M. & Sofian-Azirun,M. (2011) Insecticide susceptibility status of Culex quinquefasciatus larvae obtained from Perak, Terengganu and Kelantan, Malaysia., 10th International Annual Symposium, University Malaysia Terengganu (International) (11 Jul 2011 - 13 Jul 2011)
  20. Leong,C.S.,Chen,C.D.,Izzul,K.H.M.,Low,V.L., &Sofian-Azirun,M. (2011). Distribution and abundance of medically important mosquitoes obtained from paddy field in Sekinchan, Selangor Malaysia, 10th International Annual Symposium UMTAS 2011, University Malaysia Terengganu (International) (11 Jul 2011 - 13 Jul 2011)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Chen,CD., Akram-Sallehudin,M., Chin,AC., Lau,KW., Ya'cob,Z., Lee,HL.,Nazni,WA., Azidah,AA., & Sofian-Azirun,M. (2015). Commercial mosquito coils resistance in field populations Aedes aegypti from Perak and Kelantan state, Peninsular Malaysia., The 4th International Forum for Surveillance and Control of Mosquitoes and Mosquito-borne Diseases (IFSCMMD), The Entomological Society of China (International) (25 May 2015 - 28 May 2015)
  2. Lau,KW., Chen,CD., & Sofian-Azirun,M. (2015). Evaluation of adulticides against Aedes albopictus Skuse obtained from Kapit and Sarikei district in Sarawak state, East Malaysia., The 4th International Forum for Surveillance and Control of Mosquitoes and Mosquito-borne Diseases (IFSCMMD), The Entomological Society of China (International) (25 May 2015 - 28 May 2015)
  3. Wan-Norafikah,O., Lee,H.L., Loke,S.R., Andy-Tan,W.A., and Chen,C.D. (2015) Efficacy of thermal fogging of a synergized pyrethroid formulation against Aedes aegypti (L.) and Culex quinquefasciatus Say under simulated field settings., 51st Annual Scientific Conference of the Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (National) (03 Mar 2015 - 04 Mar 2015)
  4. Chen,C.D., Chin,A.C., Lau,K.W., Lee,H.L., Nazni,W.A., Wayan,,I.S., Norma-Rashid,Y., Azidah,A.A., & Sofian-Azirun,M. (2015). Insecticide resistance of field collected Aedes aegypti (L.) from Lombok and Bali, Indonesia., 51st Annual Scientific Conference of the Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (National) (03 Mar 2015 - 04 Mar 2015)
  5. Chen, C.D., Lau, K.W., Lee, H.L., Karen-Chia, H.M., Izzul, A.A., Goh, T.G. and Sofian-Azirun, M. (2014). Dengue vectors surveillance in three islands located in Malacca Strait, Malaysia. Klang Islands Seminar: Discovering Biodiversity & Sustaining Socio-Economic Benefits, 16 17 December 2014, Sime Darby Convention Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Poster Presentation, Abstract: Page 34), Discovering Biodiversity & Sustaining Socio-Economic Benefits, CTBR UM and Sime Darby (National) (16 Dec 2014 - 17 Dec 2014)
  6. Lau, K.W., Chen, C.D., Low, V.L., Leong, C.S. and Sofian-Azirun, M. (2014). Dengue vectors surveillance in Kapit, Sarikei, Selangau and Sibu Districts of Sarawak, Malaysia. International Symposium on Insects, 1 3 December 2014, Bayview Hotel, Malacca, Malaysia. (Poster Presentation, Abstract: Page 66), International Symposium on Insects (International) (01 Dec 2014 - 03 Dec 2014)
  7. Chen, C.D., Takaoka, H., Ya cob, Z., Low, V.L., Lau, K.W. and Sofian-Azirun, M. (2014). The diversity of black flies in Peninsular Malaysia. International Symposium on Insects, 1 - 3 December 2014, Bayview Hotel, Malacca, Malaysia. (Poster Presentation, Abstract: Page 63), International Symposium on Insects (National) (01 Dec 2014 - 03 Dec 2014)
  8. Ya'cob, Z., Takaoka, H., Sofian-Azirun, M. and Chen, C.D. (2014). The fauna of black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) along elevational gradients in Malaysia with taxonomic notes on four new species and three new records. International Symposium on Insects, 1 - 3 December 2014, Bayview Hotel, Malacca, Malaysia. (Poster Presentation, Abstract: Page 78), International Symposium on Insects (International) (01 Dec 2014 - 03 Dec 2014)
  9. Low, V.L., Takaoka, H., Ya'cob, Z., Lim, P.E., Tan, T.K., Lim, Y.A.L., Chen, C.D., Norma-Rashid, Y. and Sofian-Azirun, M. (2014). Mitochondrial COI gene reveals high genetic diversity in black fly Simulium tani from different elevations of Cameron Highlands, Malaysia. 10th Asia Pacific Travel Health Conference, 7 10 May 2014, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam., 10th Asia Pacific Travel Health Conference, 7 10 May 2014, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam., Asia Pacific Travel Health (International) (07 May 2014 - 10 May 2014)
  10. Chen, C.D., Nazni, W.A., Lee, H.L., Hashim, R., Abdullah, N.A., Ramli, R., Lau, K.W., Heo, C.C. and Sofian-Azirun, M. (2014). A preliminary report on ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) recovered from forensic entomological studies conducted in different ecological habitats in Malaysia. 11th Meeting of the European Association for Forensic Entomology, 9 11 April 2014, University Lille, Lille, France. (Poster Presentation, Abstract: Page 46), 11th Meeting of the European Association for Forensic Entomology., The European Association for Forensic Entomology. (International) (09 Apr 2014 - 11 Apr 2014)
  11. Chen,C.D.,Nazni,W.A.,Lee,H.L.,Huijbregts,H.,Maruyama,M.,Goh,,T.G.,Lau,K.W.,Ramli,R.,and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2014)Beetles (Coleoptera) recovered from forensic entomological studies conducted in lowland and montane forested areas in Malaysia. 11th Meeting of the European Association for forensic Entomology, 9-11 April 2014, University Lille, Lille, France. (Poster Presentation. Abstract: Page 45), 11th Meeting of the European Association for forensic Entomology, The European Association for forensic Entomology (International) (09 Apr 2014 - 11 Apr 2014)
  12. Wan-Norafikah, O., Lee, H.L., Sofian-Azirun, M., Nura-Muna, A.H. and Chen, C.D. (2014). Laboratory evaluation of imidacloprid gel bait against the German cockroach, Blattella germanica (L.) (Dictyoptera: Blattellidae). 6th ASEAN Congress of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology, 5 7 Mar 2014, Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., 6th ASEAN Congress of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology, Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (National) (05 Mar 2014 - 07 Mar 2014)
  13. LOw,V.L., Chen,C.D., Lee,H.L., Tan,T.K., Chen,C.F.,Leong,C.S.,Lim,Y.A.L.,Lim,P.E., Norma-Rashid,Y. and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2014). The biochemical basis of insecticide resistance in Culex quinquefasciatus: A natiomnwide survey in Malaysia. 6th ASEAN Congress of Tropical Medicine and parasitology, 5-7 Mar 2014, Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 6th ASEAN Congress of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology, Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (National) (05 Mar 2014 - 07 Mar 2014)
  14. Takaoka,H., Chen,CD., Ya'cob,Z., & Sofian-Azirun,M. (2013). Two new species of Simulium (Gomphostilbia) (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Peninsular Malaysia, with keys to 10 Peninsular Malaysian species of the Simulium batoense species-group, The 45th Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health Conference, Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (International) (24 Oct 2013 - 27 Oct 2013)
  15. Chen,CD., Lau,KW., Lee,HL., Low,VL., Karen-Chia,HM., & Sofian-Azirun,M. (2013). Dengue vector surveillance in Kuching, Kota Samarahan, Bau and Serian districts of Sarawak, Malaysia., The 45th Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health Conference, Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (International) (24 Oct 2013 - 27 Oct 2013)
  16. Chen,CD., Nazni,WA., Lee,HL., Heo,CC., Jeffery,J., Ramli,R., & Sofian-Azirun,M., (2013) Forensic entomological studies and post mortem interval (PMI) estimation on carcasses submerged in fresh waterriver in Malaysia., Royal Entomological Society's ENTO13 Conference, Royal Entomological Society (International) (04 Sep 2013 - 06 Sep 2013)
  17. Chen,CD., Lau,KW., Lee,HL., & Sofian-Azirun,M. (2013). Evaluation of Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs) against field collected Aedes albopictus Skuse from Malaysia, Royal Entomological Society's ENTO13 Conference, Royal Entomological Society (International) (04 Sep 2013 - 06 Sep 2013)
  18. Chen, CD.,LOw,VL>, Lee,HL., Lim,PE., Leong,CS., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2013). Associations between infestation rate of Culex mosquitoes and environmental factors in Malaysia., Royal Entomological Society's ENTO13 Conference, Royal Entomological Society (International) (04 Sep 2013 - 06 Sep 2013)
  19. Low,VL., Chen,CD., Lim,PE., Lee,HL., Lim,YAL., Tan,TK., & Sofian-Azirun,M., (2013). First molecular genoryping of insensitive acetylcholoinesterase in filariasis vector, Culex quinquefasciatus Say (Diptera: Culicidae) population in Malaysia., 24th International Conference of the World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology., The World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (International) (25 Aug 2013 - 29 Aug 2013)
  20. Chen,CD., Lau,KW., Lee,HL., Karen-Chia,HM., Izzul,AA., & Sofian-Azirun,M., (2013)Dengue vectors surveillance in three islands located in Malacca Strait, Malaysia, 8th Malaysia Indonesia Brunei Medical Science Conference, Universitas Indonesia (International) (27 Jun 2013 - 29 Jun 2013)
  21. Chen,CD., Lee,HL.,Lau,KW., Heo,CC., Leong,CS., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2013). Laboratory study on the repellent bioefficacy of diethyl phenyl acetamide (DEPA) against Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti (L.), International Congress on Chemical, Biological and Environmental Sciences (International) (08 Jan 2013 - 10 Jan 2013)
  22. Noor Azrizal,A.W., Sofian-Azirun,M. & Rizman-Idid (2012). Morphological and morphometric study of six selected species of the genus Eurema (Lepidoptera:Pieridae) in Malysia., International Symposium on Insects. Entomology Society of Malaysia, Entomological societyu of malaysia (International) (03 Dec 2012 - 05 Dec 2012)
  23. Karen-Chia,HM., Chen,CD., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2012) The attractiveness of fruit baits against butterflies obtained from SEcondary forest in Gombak., International symposium on Insects 2012, Entomology Society of Malaysia and Centre for Insect Systematics, Faculty of Science and Technology,UKM (International) (03 Dec 2012 - 05 Dec 2012)
  24. Low,VL., Lim,PE., Chen,CD., Lim,YAL., Lee,HL., Tan,TK., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2012) Population genetic structure of Malaysian Culex quinquefasciatus Say (Diptera: Culicidae) using mitochondrial COI gene, Australian Entomological Society and Australasian Arachnological Society 2012 Conference, Australian Entomological Society and Australasian Arachnological Society (International) (25 Nov 2012 - 28 Nov 2012)
  25. Leong,CS., Chen,CD., Lee,HL., Karen-Chia,HM>, Izzul,AA., Goh,TG., and Sofian-Azirun, M.,(2012). Temporal changes in the distribution and resistance od Anopheles sinensis Wiedemann obtained from Selangor, Malaysia., Australian Entomological Society and Australasian Arachnological Society 2012 Conference, Australian Entomological Society and Australasian Arachnological Society (International) (25 Nov 2012 - 28 Nov 2012)
  26. Chen,CD., Lau,KW., Lee,HL>, and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2012).Evaluation of chitin synthesis inhibitors against field collected Aedes aegypti (L.) and Aedes albopictus Skuse from Malaysia., Australian Entomological Society and Australasian Arachnological Society 2012 Conference, Australian Entomological Society and Australasian Arachnological Society (International) (25 Nov 2012 - 28 Nov 2012)
  27. Leong,CS., Chen,CD., Karen-Chia,HM., Izzul,AA., Goh,TG., and Sofian-Azirun,M., (2012). Temporal change in the distribution of Culex vishnui sub-group mosquitoes obtanied in Selangor, Malaysia., The 44th Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health Conference (International) (13 Oct 2012 - 18 Oct 2012)
  28. Chen,CD., Lee,HL., Lau,KW., and Sofian-Azirun,M.(2012).Susceptibility status of Aedes aegypti (L>), and Aedes albopictus Skuse to pyriproxfen and methoprene of all atates in Malaysia., The 44th Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health Conference (International) (13 Oct 2012 - 18 Oct 2012)
  29. Chen,C.D., Sofian-Azirun,M., Zubaidah,Y., Daicus,B., Tan,P.E., Rosli, H., Takaoka,H. (2012). Distribution and identification key for ten species of the Simulium tuberosum Species-Group (Diptera: Simuliidae) in Malaysia., 4th Regional Conference on Natural Resources in the Tropics, 2012 (NTrop4), Faculty of Resource SCience & Technology, UNIMAS (National) (19 Sep 2012 - 20 Sep 2012)
  30. Karen-Chia,H.M., Chen,C.D., & Sofian-Azirun (2012). The diversity of the butterflies (Insecta: Lepidoptera) in Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia., 4th Regional Conference on Natural Resources in the Tropics, 2012 (NTrop4), Faculty of Resource Science & Technology, UNIMAS (National) (19 Sep 2012 - 20 Sep 2012)
  31. Low,V.L., Lee,H.L., Sofian-Azirun,M., Lau,K.W., Heo,C.C., Chen,C.D. (2012). Laboratory performance of bait station containing imidacloprid against German cockroach, Blatella germanica (L.), International Environment & Health Conference 2012, USM Health Campus (International) (06 Jun 2012 - 07 Jun 2012)
  32. Nurin-Zulkifli,I.M., Chen,C.D., Lee,H.L., Faezah,K., Izzul,A.A., & Sofian-Azirun,M. (2012) Biting behaviour of Culex mosquitoes in Peninsular Malaysia, International Environment & Health Conference 2012, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus (International) (06 Jun 2012 - 07 Jun 2012)
  33. Chen,C.D., Leong,C.S., Lee,H.L., Karen-Chia,H.M., Izzul,A.A., Low,V.L., & Sofian-Azirun (2012). Adulticide susceptibility of Culex quinquefasciatus and Culex vishnui obtained from paddy field in Sekinchan, Selangor, Malaysia., International Environment & Health Conference 2012, USM Health Campus (International) (06 Jun 2012 - 07 Jun 2012)
  34. Faezah,K., Chen,C.D., Lee,H.L., Nurin-Zulkifli,I.M., & Sofian-Azirun,M. (2012). Adulticide susceptibility of Armegeres subalbatus populations from Johore and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, International Environment & Health Conference 2012, USM Health Campus (International) (06 Jun 2012 - 07 Jun 2012)
  35. Ya'cob,Z., Takaoka,H., Sofian-Azirun,M., Ramli,R. and Chen,CD. (2012). Distribution of black flies (Diptera:Simuliidae) in Langkawi Island Peninsular Malaysia with taxonomic note on new and unidentified species., The 5th Asean Congress of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology (International) (15 May 2012 - 17 May 2012)
  36. Low,VL., Chen,CD.,Lee,HL>, Leong,CS., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2012). Mixed breeding of mosquito larvae in stagnant water in residential areas in Malaysia., The 5th Asean Congress of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology (International) (15 May 2012 - 17 May 2012)
  37. Chen,CD., Nazni,WA., Heo,CC., Lau,KW., & Sofian-Azirun,M. (2012). Indoor forensic entomological studies and post mortem interval estimation on carcasses placed in coastal area located in Tanjong Sepat, Selangor, Peninsular Malaysia. The 5th Asean Congress of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology, The 5th Asean Congress of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology (International) (15 May 2012 - 17 May 2012)
  38. Leong,CS.., Low,CD., Low,VL., Lee,HL., Karen-Chia,HM.,and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2012). Susceptibility status of Culex quinquefasciatus Say larvae obtained from rise cultivation area in Sekinchan, Selangor, Malaysia against malathion, temephos and permethrin., The 5th Asean Congress of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology (International) (15 May 2012 - 17 May 2012)
  39. Leong,C.S., Chen,C.D., Lee,H.L., Karen-Chia,H.M., Izzul,A.A., Goh,T.G. & Sofian-Azirun,M. (2012). Adulticide susceptibility of Anopheles sinensis, Culex glidus, Culex quinquefasciatus and Culex vishnui obtained from paddy field in Sekinchan, Selangor State, Malaysia., 48th Annual Scientific Conference of The Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine., The Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (National) (24 Mar 2012 - 25 Mar 2012)
  40. Low,VL., Che,CD., Lee,HL., Leonf,CS., & Sofian-Azirun,M. (2011). Adulticide susceptibility of Culex quinquefascoiatus Say populations from Perak, Terengganu and Kelantan, Malaysia, 2nd International Symposium on Zoonoses & Emerging Infectious Disease (2nd ZEID), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (International) (15 Dec 2011 - 16 Dec 2011)
  41. Faezah,K.,Chen,CD.,Lee,HL.,Nurin-Zulkifli,IM.,and Sofian-Azirun,M., (2011).Insecticide resistance development in Aedes albopictus Skuse against permethrin, deltamethrin, cyfluthrin and ladacyhalothrin in Kuala Lumpur. strains of Aedes aegypti (L.), 2th International Symposium on Zoonoses & Emerging Infectious Disease (2th ZEID), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (International) (15 Dec 2011 - 16 Dec 2011)
  42. Nurin-Zulkifli,IM., Chen,CD.,Lee,HL.,Faezah,K., Izzul, AA., Abdullah,AG., & Sofian-Azirun,M., (2011) Biodiversity of medically important mosquitoes obtained from urban and forested areas in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., 2th International Symposium on Zoonoses & Emerging Infectious Disease (2th ZEID), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (International) (15 Dec 2011 - 16 Dec 2011)
  43. Chen,CD., Lau,KW., Lee,HL., and Sofian-Azirun,M., (2011). Evaluation of an insect growth regulator (IGR) , methoprene against Aedes albopictus Skuse obtained from all swtates in Malaysia., 16th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress, , NUS, UM, Chulalongkorn University (International) (12 Dec 2011 - 13 Dec 2011)
  44. Chen,CD.,Nazni,WA.,Jeffrey,J.,Lau,KW.,Low,VL.,Chia,KHM.,and Sofian-Azirun,M., (2011). Entomofauna obtained from forensic entomological studies conducted in a secondary forest in Ulu Gombak, Selangor., 7th Malaysia Indonesia Brunei Medical Sciences Conference, Malaysia Indonesia Brunei Medical Sciences (National) (22 Jul 2011 - 24 Jul 2011)
  45. Low,VL., Chen,CD., Lee,HL., Leong,CS., & Sofian-Azirun,M. (2011). Larvicide susceptibility status of Culex quinquefasciatus Say obtained from Klang Valley and East Coast, Peninsular Malaysia., 7th Malaysia Indonesia Brunei Medical Sciences Conference., Malaysia Indonesia Brunei Medical Sciences (International) (22 Jul 2011 - 24 Jul 2011)
  46. Leong,CS., Chen,CD., Lee,HL., Izzul,AA.,Chia,KHM., Low,VL., Lau,KW., & Sofian-Azirun,M., (2011) Insecticides susceptibility in Culex quinquefasciatus Say obtained from rice cultivation area in Sekinchan, Selangor, Malaysia., 7th Malaysia Indonesia Brunei Medical Sciences Conference, Malaysia Indonesia Brunei Medical Sciences (International) (22 Jul 2011 - 24 Jul 2011)
  47. Chen,CD.,Nazni,WA.,Huijbregts,J.,Maruyama,M.,Hashim,R.,Ramli,R.,Lau,KW,Goh,TG., Izzul,AA, and Sofian-Azirun,M., (2011) Checklist of carrion beetles (Coleoptera) obtained from forensic entomological studies conducted in lowland and highland forested areas in Peninsular Malaysia., Taxonomist and Ecologist Conference 2011, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (National) (19 Apr 2011 - 20 Apr 2011)
  48. Chen,CD., Nazni,WA., Hashim,R., Abdullah,NA., Ramli,R.,Lau,KW., Heo,CC., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2011). A preliminary report on ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) recovered from forensic entomological studies conducted in different ecological habitats in Malaysia., Taxonomist and Ecologist Conference 2011, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (National) (19 Apr 2011 - 20 Apr 2011)
  49. Lau,KW.,Chen,CD.,Lee,HL.,Izzul,AA.,Asri-Isa,M.,Zulfadli,M., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2011) Vertical distribution of Aedes mosquitoes in high-rise apartment in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., Taxonomist and Ecologist Conference 2011, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (National) (19 Apr 2011 - 20 Apr 2011)
  50. Chen,C.D., & Sofian-Azirun,M. (2010) A checklist of butterflies (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) collected from a secondary forest in Ulu Gombak, Selangor, 1st National Conference on natural Resources, Faculty of Agro Industry & Natural Resources, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (National) (18 May 2010 - 19 May 2010)
  51. Lardizabal,M.L., Leong,C.S.,Chen,C.D.,& Sofian-Azirun,M. (2010). A checklist of dragonflies (Odonata, Suborder Anisoptera) in a University Campus at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah., 1st National Conference on Natural Resources, Faculty of AgroIndustry & Natural Resources, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (National) (18 May 2010 - 19 May 2010)
  52. Chen,CD., Goh,TG., Izzul,AA., Lee,HL., Jeffery,J., Ramli,R., Nazni,WA., Lau,KW., & Sofian-Azirun,M. (2010). A checklist of flies (Diptera: Calliphoridae and Muscidae) obtained from forensic entomological studies conducted in secondary forest in Ulu Gombak, Selangor., 1st National Conference on natural Resources, UMK (National) (18 May 2010 - 19 May 2010)
  53. Chen,CD., Lee,HL., Lau,KW., Loke,SR., Andy-Tan,WA., & Sofian-Azirun,M., (2010). Bioefficacy of wall residual-sprayed deltamethrin against the dengue vector, Aedes aegypti (L.)., Cooloquium on updates on dengue and arbovirus research in Malaysia, University Malaya (National) (12 Apr 2010 - 13 Apr 2010)
  54. Chen,CD., Lee,HL., Lau,KW., & Sofian-Azirun,M. (2010). Field evaluation of the bioefficacy of the biolarvicide Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) and insect growth regulators against Aedes aegypti (L.) larvae, Expo research, creative & Innovation UM, UM (National) (01 Apr 2010 - 03 Apr 2010)
  55. Chen,CD., Nazni,WA., Lee,HL., Ramli,R., Jeffery,J., Lau,KW., Heo,CC., & Sofian-Azirun,M., (2010). Delayed post mortem interval estimation on carrions treated with insecticide., Expo research, creative & Innovation UM, University Malaya (National) (01 Apr 2010 - 03 Apr 2010)
  56. Nurin-Zulkifli,IM., Chen,CD., Lee,HL., Faezah,K., Saiful,MR., Izzul,AA., Abdullah,AG., & Sofian-Azirun,M. (2010) Srudies on the distribution of medically important mosquitoes in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Kedah and Johor in Peninsular Malaysia., Expo research, creative & Innovation UM, UM (National) (01 Apr 2010 - 03 Apr 2010)
  57. Biochemical detection or resistance mechanisms in field-collected Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti (L.) in Shah Alam, Selangor, 46th. MSPTM Annual Scientific Conference, The Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (National) (24 Mar 2010 - 25 Mar 2010)
  58. Nurin-Zulkifli,IM., Chen,CD., Lee,HL., Faezah,K., Saiful, MR., Izzul,AA., Abdullah,AG., & Sofian-Azirun,M. (2010). Parity status and filarial infection in field- collected Armigeres kessseli Ramalingam and Armigeres salbabatus Coquillet from forested and suburban areas in Malaysia, 46th MSPTM Annual Scientific Conference, The Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (National) (24 Mar 2010 - 25 Mar 2010)
  59. Effect of protein on oogenesis of Lucilia cuprina (Wiedemann) and its utilization in maggot debridement therapy, 46th MSPTM Annual Scientific Conference , The Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (National) (24 Mar 2010 - 25 Mar 2010)
  60. Chen,CD., Lee,HL., Lau,KW., Heo,CC., Nazni,WA., Azahari,AH., & Sofian-Azirun,M. (2010). Comparative bioefficacy of the repellency of DEET and plant essential oil against dengue vector, Aedes aegypti (L.): A laboratory study., 46th. MSPTM Annual Scientific Conference, The Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (National) (24 Mar 2010 - 25 Mar 2010)
  61. In vitro antibacterial activity of medicinal Lucilia cuprina larvae (Diptera: Calliphoridae) against selected pathogenic bacteria., 46th MSPTM Annual Scientific Conference, The Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (National) (24 Mar 2010 - 25 Mar 2010)
PRESENTER
  1. Chee-Dhang,C., Nazni,W-A,Rosli Ramli,Jeffrey,J., Koon- Weng,L., Chong-Chin,H.,McAlpine,D., Pape,T., Sofian- Azirun,M. (2011). Forensic entomological study on monkey carcasses submerged in river in tropical rain forest in Malaysia. , The 3rd combined Australian and New Zealand Entomological Societies Conference., Australian and New Zealand Entomological Societies (International) (28 Aug 2011 - 01 Sep 2011)
  2. Leong,CS.,Chen,CD.,Lee,HL.,Low,VL.,Lau,KW., & Sofian-Azirun,M. (2011) Insecticides susceptibility in Culex vishnui Theobald in paddy field in Sekinchan, Selangor., The 3rd Combined Australian and New Zealand Entomological Societies Conference, Australian and New Zealand Entomological Societies (International) (28 Aug 2011 - 01 Sep 2011)
  3. Cherng-Shii,L., Chee-Dhang,C., Lee,H.L.,Low,V.L., Koon- Weng,L., Sofian-Azirun,M. (2011).Insecticides susceptibility in Culex vishnui Theobald in paddy field in Sekinchan, Selangor. The 3rd Combined Australian and New Zealand Entomological Societies Conference, 28 August - 1 September 2011, Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand., The 3rd Combined Australian and New Zealand Entomological Societies Conference, Australian and New Zealand Entomological Societies (International) (28 Aug 2011 - 01 Sep 2011)
  4. Chen,CD., Lee,HL., Loke,SR., Andy-Tan,WA., Lau,KW., & Sofian-Azirun,M. (2010). Simulated field thermal application of a synergised pyrethroid formulation against Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti (L.) and Culex quinquefasciatus Say., 46th. MSPTM Annual Scientific Conference, The Malaysian Society of parasitology and Tropical Medicine (National) (24 Mar 2010 - 25 Mar 2010)
  5. Lau,KW., Chen,CD., Lee,HL., & Sofian-Azirun,M. (2010)Evaluation insect growth regulators (IGRs) against field collected Aedes aegypti (L.) from Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, Malaysia., 46th MSPTM Annual Scientific Conference, The Malaysian Society of parasitology and Tropical Medicine (National) (24 Mar 2010 - 25 Mar 2010)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2017) UM Master Thesis: Insecticidal and repellent potential of selested Zingiberaceae species against mosquitoes - Restu Wijaya Mahardika , (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2017) Multiple insecticide resistance in Culex quinquefasciatus populations from Guadeloupe (Frence West Indies) driven by contrasted insecticide selective pressures, PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. , (Reviewer)
  3. (2017) Universiti Malaysia Sarawak Master Thesis: Drift and Benthic Densities of Aquatic Insects and the Evaluation of Water Quality in Selected Stream in Sarawak - Kasturi A/P Nagarajan. , (External Examiner)
  4. (2017) External Examiner for USM MSc thesis: Comparative studies on culture method, biological parameters and climbing abilities of tropical bed bug, Cimex hemipterus (F.) and common bed bug, Cimex lectularis L. (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) , (External Examiner)
  5. (2017) Master Thesis: Development of ecohydrolic model for Sungai Gombak using Odonates as the ecological indicator - Cheah Khai Sern , (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2017) Candidature Defense Nur Sakinah Mohd Yassin (SGR150032) (MSc.): Flower visitors of Macaranga tanarius in Peninsular Malaysia , (Reviewer)
  7. (2017) Candidature Defense Noorul Ezyan Noor Hashim (SHC140113) (PhD.: Ecological and management studies of Asian glossy starling (Aplonis panayensis) in Glami Lemi, Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan , (Reviewer)
  8. (2017) PhD Thesis: Taxonomy, behaviour and ecology of the Rajah Brooke's birdwing (Trogonoptera brookiana) in Peninsular Malaysia - Phon Chooi Khim (SHC110022) , (Internal Examiner)
  9. (2017) Candidature Defense (Noohidayah binti Mamat (SHC140084) (PhD): Bio-ecological studies of Malaysian dragonflies and an integrated taxonomic study on the genus Rhinnocypha , (Reviewer)
  10. (2017) Candidature Defense Ahmad Syihan Mat Udin (SGR150024) (MSc.): Phylogeny and prevalence of filarial parasites (Nematoda: Onchocercinae) from common treeshrews, Tupaia glis in Peninsular Malaysia , (Reviewer)
  11. (2017) PLOS ONE manuscript PONE-D-17-07374 "Phylogeography and larval spine length of the dragonfly Leucorhinia dubia in Europe', (Reviewer)
  12. (2017) PhD Research Proposal. Umaru, Fredrick Fidelis, (Reviewer)
  13. (2017) MSc thesis: Insecticidal and repellent potential of selected Zingiberaceae species against mosquitoes , (Internal Examiner)
  14. (2016) Pemeriksa Luar untuk tesis PhD, Koon Sin Ying, Pusat Pengajian Sains Kajihayat, USM. Tajuk: Insecticide resistance and its underlying mechanisms in field populations of Aedes aegypti in Singapore, (External Examiner)
  15. (2016) Internal Examiner for PhD Thesis, Norhidayah Mohd Taufek (SHC120012). Tajuk: Cricket meal as an alternative to fishmeal in diets for African Catfish (Claria gariepinus, (Internal Examiner)
  16. (2016) Internal Examiner for MSc thesis, Siti Syarifah Ibrahim (SGR090039). Tajuk: Kepelbagaian spesies kelawar di hutan simpan dan hutan regenerasi di Semenanjung Malaysia, (Internal Examiner)
  17. (2016) External Examiner for PhD thesis, Koon Sin Ying, Pusat Pengajian Sains Kajihayat, USM. Tajuk: Insecticide resistance and its underlying mechanisms in field populations of Aedes aegypti in Singapore, (External Examiner)
  18. (2016) External reviewer for Diploma in Applied Parasitology & Entomology (Postgraduate Diploma), Institute of Medical Research, (IMR)), (External Examiner)
  19. (2016) Internal Examiner for PhD thesis, Nor Atiqah Noraazlimi (SHC120102). Tajuk: Ecological study of waders in the Jeram and Remis mudflats, Selangor Darul Ehsan, (Internal Examiner)
  20. (2016) Pemeriksa Dalam untuk tesis Ijazah Teknologi (Pengurusan Alam Sekitar), Tan Joon How (SGH120003). Tajuk : Diversity study on benthic macroinvertebrate community at the upstream of Gombak river in relation to water quality and river hydraulics., (Internal Examiner)
  21. (2016) MSc Thesis title: Detection of Wolbachia in Aedes albopictus from Mainland and Islands and their effect Chikungunya virus, (Internal Examiner)
  22. (2016) Tajuk tesis Sarjana Teknologi (Pengurusan Alam Sekitar) (Tan Joon How (SGH120003): Diversity Study on Benthic Macroinveretebrate Community at the Upstream of Gombak River in Relation to Water Quality and River Hydrolics., (Internal Examiner)
  23. (2015) Evaluate PhD proposal defense - Bio-ecological studies of Malaysian dragonflies and an integrated taxonomic study on the genus Rhinocypha - Noorhidayah Mamat (SHC140084), (Assessor)
  24. (2015) Evaluate PhD proposal - Ecological and management studies of Asian Glossy Starling (Aplonis panayensis) in Glami Lemi, Jelebu, N. Sembilan - Noorul Ezyan Nor Hashim (SHC140113), (Assessor)
  25. (2015) Latihan industri pelajar Prakash a/l Batah Kunalan Program Sarjana Muda Biomedical Science) dari Management and Science University di ZEN, (Assessor)
  26. (2015) Kesan kebuk penyimpanan mayat terhadap perkemnbangan berenga langau berkepentingan forensik di Malaysaia. Kajian kes dsan eksperimen - Syamsa Rizal bin Abdullah (P55564), (External Examiner)
  27. (2015) Pemeriksa Dalam tesis MSc Siti Syarifah Akma Ibrahim bertajuk : Kepelbagaian spesies kelawarm di hutan simpan dara dan hutan regenerasi terpilih di Semenanjung Malaysia, (Internal Examiner)
  28. (2015) Pemeriksa Dalam tesis PhD Siti Nasuha Hamzah bertajuk : Studies on the proteome of Glutathione S-transferases in Aedes albopictus (Diptera : Culicidae), (Internal Examiner)
  29. (2014) Master of Science thesis. Kepelbagaian spesies kelawar di hutan simpan dara dan hutan regenerasi terpilih di Semenanjung Malaysia, (Internal Examiner)
  30. (2014) PhD thesis. Kesan kebuk penyimpanan mayat terhadap perkembangan berenga langau berkepentingan forensik di Malaysia: kajian kes dan eksperimen, (External Examiner)
  31. (2014) MSc Theses: An ovitrap survey of Aedes albopictus (Skuse) and Aedes aegypti (L.) eggs in Penang Island - Husna Mahirah Sulaiman (USM), (External Examiner)
  32. (2014) Penilai Manuskrip Modul Laboratory Manual Biology Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, (Reviewer)
  33. (2013) Chan Hiang Hao. Characterisation of permethrin resistance and cytochrome P450 Monooxygenases in Aedes albopictus Skuse. PhD Theses, USM , (External Examiner)
  34. (2013) Mubarik Ahmed. Assessment of losses to stored wheat and rice in Government godowns in and around Karachi. PhD Thesis. Department of Zoology, University of Karachi, Pakistan., (External Examiner)
  35. (2013) Studies on species distribution and molecular variations in dragonflies (order: Odonata) within the state of Selangor, Malaysia. MSc Thesis: Noorhidayah Mamat., (Internal Examiner)
  36. (2013) Development of Biological control using Chrysanthemum indicum and Alpinia galanga against Coptotermes gestrot. PhD Thesi: Partiban s/o Subramaniam , (Internal Examiner)
  37. (2013) Tesis PhD - Azwandi Ahmad (P48894) - UKM, (External Examiner)
  38. (2013) MMedSc dissertation Examination - Muhammad Aidil bin Roslan (MGN110048), (Internal Examiner)
  39. (2012) PhD Thesis Title: Evaluasi insektisid ekstrak tumbuhan Melaleuca cajuputi (powel) terhadap vektor denggi Aedes aegypti (L.) dan Aedes albopictus (Skuse) di Malaysia , (External Examiner)
  40. (2011) Program Ijazah Sains Tanaman dan Sains Pertanian, (Advisory Committee)
  41. (2008) MSc Thesis Title: Entomological evidenses in estimating the post mortem (PMI) in forensic investigation, (Internal Examiner)
  42. (2008) MSc Thesis Title: Molecular identification and characterization of the malarial vector Anopheles maculates in Malaysia, (Internal Examiner)
  43. (2008) MSc Thesis Title: Organochlorine residues in the wild sea bass (Lobotes surinamensis) from the sea of Telok Intan, Malaysia, (Internal Examiner)
  44. (2006) Effect of Cryoprotectants on functional properties of dried lizardfish Saurida tumbil SUrimi, (Reviewer)
  45. (2005) Kursus PTK for Universiti Malaya, (Advisory Committee)
  46. (2004) Academic adviser for Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), (Advisory Committee)
  47. (2002) MSc Thesis Title: Effect of water quality on the breeding and growth of Aedes aegypti (Insecta: Culicidae), (Internal Examiner)
  48. (1999) Matriculation exam. As Chief Examiner, (External Examiner)
  49. MSc Thesis Title: Antifeedant properties of Azadirachna indica (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), (Internal Examiner)
  50. PhD Thesis Title: Eurycoma longifolia aqueous extract-bioactive compounds and its effects toward hormone production and spermatogenesis, (Internal Examiner)
  51. PhD Thesis Title: Vertebrate pest species of cocoa with special reference to rodent management in Peninsular Malaysia , (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2017) Mosquitoes research: Wan-Norafikah,O., Chen,C.D., Mohd-Amir,M.H., Azahari,A.H., Zainal-Abidin,A.H., Nazni,W.A., Mariam,M., Mohd-Shahizan,J., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2017). Mosquito larval sueveillance in rice field in Tanjung Karang, Selangor, Malaysia. Advanced Science Letters, 23,1480-1483, Institute Medical Research, Jln Pahang, Kementerian Kesihatan - with Dr Nazni Wasi Ahmad, National
  2. (2017) Black fly research and joint publication: Takaoka,H., Sofian-Azirun,M., Chen,C.D., Lau,K.W., Muhammad Rasul,A.H., Low,V.L., Ya'cob,Z., Nurul Ashikin,A., and Wayan Suana (2017). Two new species of Simulium (Gomphostilbia) (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Flores, Indonesia. Journal of Medical Entomology, 1-11. , University of Mataram Lombok, Indonesia - with Assoc. Prof. Dr Wayan Suana., International
  3. (2017) Mosquitoes research and joint publication:Chen, C.D., Wan-Norafikah, O., Nurin-Zulkifli, I.M., Lee, H.L., Faezah, K., Izzul, A.A., Abdullah, A.G., Lau, K.W., Norma-Rashid, Y. and Sofian-Azirun, M. (2017). Biting behaviour of medically important mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in Peninsular Malaysia. Tropical Biomedicine 34(1):199-211 , Institute Medicak Research, Jalan Pahang - Dr Lee Han Lim, National
  4. (2017) Black fly research and joint publication: Takaoka,H., Sofian-Azirun,M., Ya'cob,Z., Chen,C.D., Low,V.L. and Harmonis (2017). A new species and seven new records of black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Kalimantan, Indonesia. Tropical Biomedicine, 34(2): 437-448 (2017). (2017), Faculty of Forestry, Mulawarman University, Kampus Gunung Kelua, Samarinda, 75116 Indonesia. - Dr Harmonis, International
  5. (2017) Black fly research and joint publication: Takaoka,H., Sofian-Azirun,M., Ya'cob,Z., Chen,C.D., Lau,K.W., Low,V.L., Pham,X.D., and Adler,P.H. (2017). The black flies (Diptera: Dimuliidae) of Vietnam. Zootaxa,1-165, National Agency in Southern Region, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - with Dr Xuan Da Pham, International
  6. (2017) Black fly research and joint publication: Takaoka,H., Sofian-Azirun,M., Ya cob,Z., Chen,C.D., Lau,K.W., Low,V.L., and Suana,W. (2017. The black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) from the Lesser Sunda Archipelago, Indonesia. Acta Tropica, 169 (2017), 170-186, University of Mataram, Lombok, Indonesia, International
  7. (2017) Haematobia exigua fly (vector) research and joint publication:Low,V.L., Tan,T.K., Prakash,B.K., Vinnie-Siow,W.Y., Tay,S.T., Masmeatathip,R., Hadi,U.K., Lim,Y.A.L., Chen,C.D., Norma-Rashid,Y., Sofian-Azirun,M. (2017). Contrasting evolutionary patterns between two haplogroups of Haematobia exigua (Diptera: Muscidae) from the mainland and islands of Southeast Asia. Scientific Reports, 7:5871 (2017), Bogor Agricultural University, Bogor, Indonesia with Prof Upik Kesumawati Hadi, International
  8. (2017) Filarial research and joint publication: Morphological and molecular characteristics of Malayfilaria sofiani Uni, Mat Udin & Takaoka n.g.,n.sp. (Nematoda: Filarioidea) from the common treeshrew Tupaia glis Diard & Duvaucel (Mammalia: Scandentia) in Peninsular Malaysia. Parasites & Vectors (2017),10:194., Department of Environmental Medicine, Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Japan - with Prof. Dr Takeshi Agatsuma, International
  9. (2017) Mosquitoes research and joint publication: Wan-Norafikah,O., Lee,H.L., Loke,S.R., Andy-Tan,W.A., Lau,K.W., Sofian-Azirun,M., Azidah,A.A., Nor-Azlin,M.R., and Chen,C.D. (2017). Simulated field study on the efficacy of the thermal application of a synergized pyrethroid formulation against Aedes aegypti (Linn.) and Culex quinquefasciatus Say. Tropical Biomedicine, 34(2): 471-477, Institute Medical Research, Jalan Pahang, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia. - with Dr Lee Han Lim, National
  10. (2017) Mosquitoes Research and joint publication: Chin,A.C., Chen,C.D., Low,V.L., Lee,H.L., Azidah,A.A., Lau,K.W., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2017). Comparative efficacy of commercial mosquito coils against Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) in Malaysia: A nationwide report. Journal of Economic Entomology,2017:1-5., Institute Medical Research, Jln Pahang, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia - with Dr Lee Han Lim, National
  11. (2017) Haematobia exigua fly (vector) research and joint publication:Low,V.L., Tan,T.K., Prakash,B.K., Vinnie-Siow,W.Y., Tay,S.T., Masmeatathip,R., Hadi,U.K., Lim,Y.A.L., Chen,C.D., Norma-Rashid,Y., Sofian-Azirun,M. (2017). Contrasting evolutionary patterns between two haplogroups of Haematobia exigua (Diptera: Muscidae) from the mainland and islands of Southeast Asia. Scientific Reports, 7:5871 (2017), University of Kasetsart, Bangkok, Thailand with Dr Roungthip Masmeatathip, International
  12. (2017) Black fly research and joint publication: Takaoka,H., Sofian-Azirun,M., Ya'cob,Z., Chen,C.D., Lau,K.W., Low,V.L., Pham,X.D., and Adler,P.H. (2017). The black flies (Diptera: Dimuliidae) of Vietnam. Zootaxa,1-165., Department of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina 29634, USA. - Prof. Dr Peter H. Adler, International
  13. (2016) Research Collaboration, Universiti Negeri Padang, Indonesia, International
  14. (2016) Research collaboration, Universiti Mahasarakham, Thailand, International
  15. (2016) Research Collaboration, Universiti Mataram, Indonesia, International
  16. (2016) Research Collaboration, Universiti Tanjung Pura, Pontianak, Indonesia, International
  17. (2014) Research Collaboration with Sekolah Perhutanan Tropika Antarabangsa, Universiti Malaysia Sabah , Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, 88400 KOta Kinabalu, Sabah, National
  18. (2014) Joint research / surveys on the fauna of blackflies (Diptera: Simuliidae) of medical importance in various areas of Dalat in Vietnam from April 21 to 28, 2014, National Institute for Food Control. Ministry of Health, Vietnam, International
  19. (2014) Research collaboration on , Mataran University, Lombok, Jl. Majapahit No 62 Mataram-Nusa Tenggara Barat, Indonesia, International
  20. (2014) Research collaboration and MOU, Universitas Teknologi Yokyakarta, Indonesia, International

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2015) Insecticide Toxicology, Wan Norafikah binti OPthman
  2. (2014) Studies of breeding habitats and seasonal occurence of mosquitoes in Putrajaya and Kuala Selangor, with laboratory experiments of guppies and dragonfly nymphs as potential biocontrol predators against mosquito larvae, Siti Nurhafizah Saleeza Ramlee
  3. (2014) Plant Biochemistry, Mohammad Aminul Islam
  4. (2013) Taxonomic and ecological studies of black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) in Peninsular Malaysia., Zubaidah binti Ya'cob
  5. (2012) Toxicology of sentang Azadirachta excelsa (Jack) Jacobs (Meliaceae) extract against house fly Musca domestica L. Diptera), Maria Lourdes T. Lardizabal
  6. (2011) Toxicity assessment and bioaccumulation of heavy metals in red Tilapia, Mohammed Abdulridha Jasim
  7. (2011) Studies on forensically important entomological specimens recovered from monkey carrion exposed to different ecological habitats, Chen Chee Dhang
  8. (2010) Nationwide distribution and insecticide resistance study of Malaysian mosquito Culex quinquefasciatus Say by molecular and biochemical tools, Low Van Lun
  9. (2010) Medical entomology, Selvi a/p Subramaniam
  10. (2010) Insecticidal activity of crude extracts and phenylpropanoids compounds from Piper sarmentosum against storage pests and mosquito vectors, Arshia Hematpoor
  11. (2008) Application of forensic entomology in crime scene investication in Malaysia, Kavita a/p Rajagopal
  12. (2007) Taxonomy and ecology of the Pangasiid Catfish (Teleostei: Pangasiidae) in Peninsular Malaysia, Haslawati Baharuddin
  13. (2006) Insect Biology and ecological study of Spodoptera exigua (Hubner) (Lepidoptera : Noctuidaer) in Malaysia, Azidah Abdul Aziz
  14. (2006) Ecology of Fishes of Tasek Bera Lake, Pahang, Malaysia, Fatimah Abdullah
  15. (2006) Ecology of egrets (Ardeidae) at the Palm Oil Mill Effluent ponds in Carey Island, Selangor, Peninsular Malaysia - Animal Ecology, Abdoel Baset Hassen Aboushiba
  16. (2005) Perubahan tahap kerintangan dalam nyamuk Culex quinquefasciatus, Aedes aegypti, and Aedes albopictus terhadap insektisid malathion, permethrin dan temephos, Hidayati Hamdan (University of Malaya (um))
  17. (2005) Morphometric, phytogenetic analyses and population genetics of Asian Arowana (Scleropaga formasus from Bera lake and Endau river, Peninsular Malaysia, Fazimah Aziz
  18. (2002) The biology, resistant status and control of house fly, Musca domestica L. (Diptera : Muscidae) in Peninsular Malaysia, Nazni Wasi Ahmad
  19. (2001) The biology and distribution of allergen producing mites in the Klang valley, malaysia, Mariana Ahmad (University of Malaya (um))
  20. (1998) Immunological and Molecular studies of Blastocystis hominis asolates from symptomatic and asymptomatic patients, Init Ithoi
  21. (1995) Ecology and behaviour of fruit fly, Bactrocera papayae in Peninsular malaysia, F.A. Muttardi
Master
  1. (2015) Insect Toxicology, Chin Ai Chdon
  2. (2012) Genetics and Molecular Biology, Teoh Guat Ney
  3. (2012) Genetic and Molecular Biology, Suhana Othman
  4. (2012) Biology and Biochemistry, Chew Wai Kian
  5. (2011) The community structure of forensically important flies and beetles on an altitudinal gradient on Gunung Ulu Kali, Peninsular MalaysiaForensic Entomology, Thary Gazi
  6. (2011) Potential of Chrysomya megacephala (Diptera: Calliphoridae) maggot meal as protein source in Tilapia (Oreochromis sp.) feed, Sing Kong Wah
  7. (2011) Morphological and molecular studies of genus Eurema (Lepidoptera: Pieridae) in Peninsular Malaysia, Noor Azrizal Abdul Wahid
  8. (2010) Temporal changes in the distribution and resistance status of Culex spp. against various insecticides - Medical Entomology, Leong Cherng Shii
  9. (2010) Exploring the diversity of butterfly (Lepidoptera) at different elevations in the Titiwangsa mountains and the validity of Graphium species in Peninsular Malaysia - Entomology, Karen Chia Huey Min
  10. (2009) Temporal distribution and biting behaviour of medically important mosquitoes in Peninsular Malaysia - Medical Entomology, Nurin Izzati Mohd Zulkifli
  11. (2009) Molecular systematics and phylogenetics of Dacine fruit flies of agricultural importance, Joey Ee Uli
  12. (2009) Medical Entomology, Nor Faezah Kalid
  13. (2008) The Surveillance and Resistance Status of Aedes Mosquitoes Against Insect Growth Regulator in Malaysia, Lau Koon Weng
  14. (2008) In vitro antibacterial activity of medicinal Lucilia cuprina larvae (Diptera: Calliphoridae) against selected pathogenic bacteria, Teh Chien Huey
  15. (2008) Determination of susceptibility status of Aedes mosquitoes from a dengue endemic area, Shah Alam, Selangor to chemical and biological insecticides, Loke, Seau Rong
  16. (2008) Detection of Permethrin Resistance in Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus and Culex quinquefasciatus collected from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wan Norafikah Othman
  17. (2007) Studies on insecticides resistance in housefly, Musca domestica (L.), Wan Rozianoor Mohd Hassan
  18. (2007) Kesan Ketoksikan beberapa logam berat terpilih ke atas enzim esterase, asetilkolinesterase, laktat dehidrogenase dan glutathione s-transferase ikan tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, Nazariah Salleh
  19. (2007) Insecticides Toxicology, Andy Tan,Wei Ann
  20. (2007) Forensic Entomology: Maggot debridement therapy in Malaysia using Lucilia cuprina (Wiedemann): sterilization, mass production of sterile maggot and case studies., Yeong Yze Shiuan (SGR080121)
  21. (2007) Entomology, Patrick Damian Lam Hong Yeong
  22. (2007) An evaluation of a Plecoptera (Insecta) as an aquatic bioindicator, Naila Azman
  23. (2006) Ecology of Mayfly (Insecta: Ephemeroptera) nymphs in three streams of Ulu Gombak Forest Reserve, Peninsular Malaysia, Sree Gayathree a/p Selvantharan
  24. (2006) A study on the sublethal effects of benzo(A) pyrene on tilapia Oreochromis mossambicus, Hani Kartini Agustar
  25. (2004) Kesan ketoksikan insektisid organofosfat ke atas enzim esterase lalat buah, Bactrocera carambolae, Uraini Ujang
  26. (2002) Kajian kualiti air dan plankton di Tasik Timah Tasoh, Perlis, Hasnun Nita Ismail
  27. (1998) Toxicity of selected insecticides towards fish Trichogaster trichopterus, Fauziah Jaafar
  28. (1998) Effect of organophosphate insecticides on the erythrocyte esterase activity of rodent, Rattus rattus diardii, Abdoul Baset (University of Malaya (um))
  29. (1997) Insecticidal effects of organotin (IV) compounds on Plutella xylostella, Nazni Wasi Ahmad
  30. (1992) Bioactive compounds from Goniothalamus rotundisepalus Anserson and Goniothalamus ridleyi King, Zaidah Zainal Ariffin (University of Malaya (um))

TEACHING

Bachelor
  1. (2017) SHEE3188 - Research Project in Ecology and Biodiversity
  2. (2017) SHEE3310 - Parasitology
  3. (2017) SHES1270 - Biology Practical
  4. (2017) SIE3012 - Parasitology
  5. (2016) SHEE3188 - Research Project (ecology & Biodiversity)
  6. (2016) SHEE3310 - Parasitology
  7. (2016) SHEE3311 - Economic Entomology (3c)
  8. (2014) SHEE3188 - Projek Penyelidikan (ekologi & Biodiversiti)
  9. (2014) SHEE3310 - Parasitology
  10. (2011) SHEE2312 - Protozoa & Invertebrate 1
  11. (2007) SHES2003 - Invertebrate Biology
  12. (2006) SHES2003 - Invertebrate Biology
  13. (2006) SHES2005 - Insect Biology
  14. (2006) SHES3028 - Insect Ecology
  15. (2000) SSES2309 - 2000/01malaysian Fauna (sses2309)
  16. (2000) SSES2312 - Field Entomology
  17. (2000) SSES3308 - Aquatic & Riverine Animals

PATENT/ IPR

  • Simulium paserense (Diptera: Simuliidae)
    New species of black flies (International)
  • Simulium lemborense
    New species of black flies (International)
  • Simulium fuscidorsum
    New species of black flies (International)
  • Simulium laui
    New species of black flies (International)
  • Simulium thuathienense
    New species of black flies (International)
  • Simulium breviflagellum
    New species of black flies (International)
  • Simulium longlanhense
    New species of black flies (International)
  • Simulium cavum
    New species of black flies (International)
  • Simulium lacduongense
    New species of black flies (International)
  • Simulium congi
    New species of black flies (International)
  • Simulium phulocense
    New species of black flies (International)
  • Simulium dachaisense
    New species of black flies (International)
  • Simulium lamdongense
    New species of black flies (International)
  • Simulium thituyenae
    New species of black flies (International)
  • Simulium xuandei
    New species of black flies (International)
  • Simulium confertum
    New species of black flies (International)
  • Ya'cob,Z., Takaoka,H., and Sofian-Azirun,M. (2014). Simulium ledangense, a new species of the Simulium feuerborni species-group of the subgenus Nevermannia (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Mount Ledang Peninsular Malaysia. Zootaxa 3881(3):228-236. New species of Black Flies: Simulium ledangense.
    New species of Black Flies (International)
  • Takaoka,H., Sofian-Azirun,M., Ya'cob,Z, Chen,C.D., Lau,K.W., and Pham,H.T.(2014). New species and records of black flies (Diptera:Simuliidae) from Vinh Phuc Province, Vietnam. Zootaxa 3838(3):347-366. Four new species: (1) Simulium hongthaii, (2) S. tamdaoense, (3) S. taythienense, (4) S. xuandai
    New species of Black Flies (International)
  • Takakoka,H., Sofian-Azirun,M. Ya'cob,Z., Chen,C.D., Lau,L.W. and Pham,H.T. (2014). Female black flies of Simulium (Diptera: Simuliidae) collected on humans in Tam Dao National Park, Vietnam: Description of a new species amd notes on four species newly recorded from Vietnam. Tropical Biomedicine, 31(4):742-748. New species of Black Flies: Simulium vietnamense.
    New Species of Black Flies (International)
  • Takaoka,H., Sofian-Aziryun,M., Ya'cob,Z., Chen,C.D., Lau,K.W., Pham,X.D. (2014). Three new species of Simulium (Nevermannia)(Diptera: Simuliidae) from Vietnam. Zootaxa, 3866(4):555-571. Three New Species of Black Fliues: (1) Simulium langbiangense, (2) S. phami, (3) S. bachmaense
    New species of Black Flies (International)
  • Fish feed
    Patent (National)

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Pengerusi, Koperasi Alumni Sekolah Tuaku Ampuan Durah, Seremban, N. Sembilan, (01 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2019)
  • Yang Di Pertua (ydp) Persatuan Alumni Sekolah Menengah Tuanku Ampuan Durah Seremban, (22 Jul 2017 - 20 Jul 2019)
  • AJK Persatuan Penduduk, Desa Pinggiran Putra, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, (02 Jun 2016 - 02 Jun 2018)
  • Misi Sukarelawan Bantu Mangsa Banjir Di Kelantan, (07 Jan 2015 - 10 Jan 2015)
  • Projek Inovasi 'eco Repel' 2014 (smk (p) Sri Aman, Petaling Jaya), (27 Aug 2014 - 27 Aug 2014)
  • Penceramah Sempena Program Bersama Komuniti (smk Putrajaya Presint 11(1), Putrajaya), (02 Jan 2014 - 02 Jan 2014)
  • Memberi Ceramah Sempena Program Bersama Komuniti (smk Putrajaya Presint 11(1)), (14 Jun 2012 - 14 Jun 2012)
  • Yang Di Pertua (ydp)persatuan Ibu Bapa dan Guru (pibg) Sekolah Menengah Presint 11(1), Putrajaya, (15 Apr 2005 - 08 Mar 2014)