DR. AMIRAH BINTI ALIAS
Faculty of Science & Marine Environment
amirah.a@umt.edu.my
https://wise.umt.edu.my/amirah.a
Executive Summary
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Expertise
LIFE SCIENCES
Biological Sciences
Microbiology
Environmental Microbiology
Publications
Indexed Journal (Scopus & Wos)
Non-Indexed Journal
Books
Chapter In Books
Proceedings
RM829,972.16
Approved Grants
4
H-Index (Scopus)
8
Number of Projects
3
Total Postgraduate Students
PUBLICATIONS
Journals
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Article Title | Year | Journals | Indexing | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marine Microplastic Contamination In Bivalves: A Case Study From The East Coast Of Peninsular Malaysia | 2025 | Regional Studies In Marine Science | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 2 | Morphological Measurement And Abundance Of Mangrove Clam (geloina Expansa) And Its Sediment Grain Size Preferences At Pulau Sutung And Pulau Busung, Setiu Wetlands, Terengganu | 2023 | Umt Journal Of Undergraduate Research | MyCitex | Co Author |
| 3 | Screening Of Microbial Biopesticides Against Post-harvest Fungal Pathogen Colletotrichum Spp: A Preliminary Study | 2024 | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Journal Of Undergraduate Research | MyCitex | Corresponding Author |
| 4 | Microplastic Contamination Alters Microbial Community In Commercially Important Bivalves, Geloina Expansa, Anadara Cornea, And Meretrix Meretrix From Tropical Waters | 2025 | Marine Pollution Bulletin | WoS | Main Author |
| 5 | Bacterial Biorefineries: Transforming Agro-industrial Waste Into Sustainable Solutions For A Circular Bioeconomy | 2025 | Journal Of Renewable Materials | Non-Index | Co Author |
| 6 | Global Assessment Of Soil Methanotroph Abundances Across Biomes And Climatic Zones: The Role Of Climate And Soil Properties | 2024 | Applied Soil Ecology | Scopus | Co Author |
| 7 | Diversity And Composition Of Rare Bacterial Community In Gut And Vermicompost Of Eudrilus Eugeniae Fed With Multiple Substrates During Vermicomposting | 2025 | Folia Microbiologica | WoS | Main Author |
| 8 | Application Of Antimicrobial, Potential Hazard And Mitigation Plans | 2022 | Environmental Research | Scopus | Co Author |
| 9 | Tree Species, Mycorrhizal Associations, And Land-use History As Drivers Of Cohesion In Soil Biota Communities And Microbe-fauna Interactions | 2024 | Forest Ecology And Management | Scopus | Co Author |
| 10 | Dynamics And Resilience Of Earthworm Fecal Microbiomes Under Distinct Feeding Regimes | 2025 | Applied Soil Ecology | WoS | Co Author |
Books
| No. | Book Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
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Chapter In Books
| No. | Book Title | Chapter Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
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Proceeding
| No. | Article Title | Year | Proceeding | Indexing | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diversity And Composition Of Soil Biota In Natural And Anthropogenic Habitats Across Peninsular Malaysia | 2024 | International Soil Science Conference | none | Co Author |
RESEARCH GRANTS
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Grant Title | Role | Level | Funder | Value (RM) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exploring The Potential Of Mangrove Ecosystems In The Blue Economy: Integrating Foliar Chemistry, Microbiome Diversity, Bioturbation And Soil Biogeochemistry | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM153,000.00 | In Progress |
| 2 | Elucidating The Mechanism Of Microplastic Detoxification In Bivalve, Magallana Bilineata And Geloina Expansa For Development Of Health Assessment And Guidelines Of Bivalve Farming | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM165,500.00 | In Progress |
| 3 | Elucidating The Mechanism Of Microplastic Detoxification In Bivalve, Magallana Bilineata And Geloina Expansa For Development Of Health Assessment And Guidelines Of Bivalve Farming | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) | RM165,500.00 | In Progress |
| 4 | Light-side Of The Termites: Distance Effect Of Termite Nests On Tree Growth And Pathogen Resilence Of Tree Species In Taman Botani At Umt | Co-Researcher | International | TREE FUND | RM36,890.16 | In Progress |
| 5 | Determination Of Soil Biota From Various Contrasting Habitats Using Combination Of Amplicon Sequencing Methods And Assessments Of Volatile Organic Compounds | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) | RM140,600.00 | In Progress |
| 6 | Deciphering Synergistic Effect Of Ingenious And Polymer-degrading Bacteria In Vermicomposting Via Metagenomic Sequencing For Sustainable Strategies Of Plastic Waste Management | Project Leader | National | Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) | RM128,482.00 | In Progress |
| 7 | Microbial Communities And Their Interaction In Commercially Important Mangrove Resident Bivalves Of Terengganu: Implication For Human Health And Safety | Project Leader | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | Completed |
| 8 | Microbial Communities In Bivalves And Their Interactions With Water Environments As Biofilters For Safe Consumption And Restoration Of Mangrove Forest In Terengganu | Project Leader | University | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
TEACHING
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Subject Name | Degree Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mycology | Bachelor |
| 2 | Soil Science | Bachelor |
| 3 | Principles Of Ecology | Bachelor |
POSTGRADUATE STUDENT
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Student Name | Degree | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nur Syazana Binti Fauzi | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 2 | Khoseelaa A/p Deventhiran | Master | Ongoing |
| 3 | Umar Hussaini Bin Tarmizi | Master | Completed |
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | IP Title | IP Type | IP Status | Reference ID | Year |
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CONSULTANCY
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Title | Date | Level | Client Name |
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KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Title | Year | Level | Collaborator | Funder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolbiome (unrevealing Co-evolutionary Patterns In Plants And Microbes Under Environmental Stress From Local To Global Scales) | 2025 - 2025 | International | University | none |
| 2 | Plastifun Project | 2025 - 2025 | International | University | none |
AWARDS
| No. | Name of Awards/Recognition | Awarding Institution | Year Awarded | Level |
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