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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR. LIEW HON JUNG

Institute of Tropical Aquaculture & Fisheries
honjung@umt.edu.my
https://wise.umt.edu.my/honjung

Executive Summary

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Expertise

LIFE SCIENCES

Fisheries And Aquaculture Sciences
Aquaculture Sciences
Aquatic Brood Stock Management (Including Fry Production)
Publications
Indexed Journal (Scopus & Wos)
Non-Indexed Journal
Books
Chapter In Books
Proceedings

RM9,953,907.00

Approved Grants

23

H-Index (Scopus)

41

Number of Projects

29

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 Sensory-mediated Feeding Behaviour In The Larvae Of Marble Goby (oxyeleotris Marmorata) 2023 Behavioural Processes Scopus Co Author
2 Validation Of Integrated Periphyton Technology In Mixed Sex Culture Of Giant Freshwater Prawn, Macrobrachium Rosenbergii: Insights Into Impact Of Heterogenous Independent Differentiation And Gender On Growth Dynamics In Grow Out 2025 Tropical Life Sciences Research WoS Co Author
3 Fatty Acids In The Inedible Parts Of Jade Perch Scortum Barcoo 2022 Aquaculture International WoS Corresponding Author
4 Physiological Adaptation And Gut Microbiota Changes Of Orange Mud Crab Scylla Olivacea In Response To Increased Temperature Condition 2024 Aquatic Sciences WoS Co Author
5 Fish Diversity In The Mangrove Reserve Area Of Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (umt) 2025 Journal Of Sustainability Science And Management Scopus Co Author
6 Female Tilapia, Oreochromis Sp. Mobilised Energy Differently For Growth And Reproduction According To Living Environment 2024 Scientific Reports Scopus Corresponding Author
7 Rh Proteins And H Plus Transporters Involved In Ammonia Excretion In Amur Ide (leuciscus Waleckii) Under High Alkali Exposure 2024 Ecotoxicology And Environmental Safety WoS Co Author
8 Growth And Physiological Indices Of Hybrid Grouper (epinephelus Fuscoguttatus X Epinephelus Lanceolatus) Fed With Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal 2025 Journal Of Insects As Food And Feed WoS Corresponding Author
9 Hoven`s Carp Leptobarbus Hoevenii Strategized Metabolism Needs To Cope With Changing Environment 2024 Heliyon Scopus Corresponding Author
10 Exploring The Role Of Plant Oils In Aquaculture Practices: An Overview 2024 Aquaculture International Scopus Co Author
11 Current Advances In The Black Tiger Shrimp Penaeus Monodon Culture: A Review 2024 Reviews In Aquaculture WoS Co Author
12 The Influence Of Glutathione Metabolism On Alkaline Adaptation Of Amur Ide (leuciscus Waleckii) And Potential Role Of Gut Microbiota 2025 Animal Microbiome WoS Co Author
13 Growth Performances Of Clarias Gariepinus Juveniles Fed With Jatropha Curcas Seed Meal 2024 Aquaculture Reports Scopus Corresponding Author
14 Genome-wide Identification, Phylogenetic Analysis And Expression Pattern Profiling Of The Aquaporin Family Genes In Leuciscus Waleckii 2023 Fishes WoS Co Author
15 Effects Of Spatial-temporal Conditions And Fishing Vessel Capacity On The Capture Of Swimming Crabs By Using Different Fishing Gear Around The Waters Of Taiwan 2023 Marine And Freshwater Research WoS Co Author
16 Evaluation Of Crystalline Amino Acids As Potent Stimulatory Chemoattractants For The Slipper Lobster Thenus Orientalis 2023 Peerj WoS Co Author
17 Prevailing Knowledge On Aquaculture Of Abalone In Southeast Asia: A Review 2025 Pertanika Journal Of Tropical Agricultural Science Scopus Co Author
18 Rh Proteins And H+ Transporters Involved In Ammonia Excretion In Amur Ide (leuciscus Waleckii) Under High Alkali Exposure 2024 Ecotoxicology And Environmental Safety Scopus Co Author
19 Sustainable Aquafeed Development: Incorporating Select Fruit Wastes Into Zebrafish Diets Using Mathematical Model-based Approach 2023 Saudi Journal Of Biological Sciences Scopus Co Author
20 Growth And Physiological Indices Of Hybrid Grouper (epinephelus Fuscoguttatus × Epinephelus Lanceolatus) Fed With Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal 2024 Journal Of Insects As Food And Feed Scopus Corresponding Author
21 Fermented Feeds Contribute To Sustainable Aquaculture By Transforming Waste Into Valuable Diets For Moina Macrocopa (branchiopoda, Anomopoda) While Adhering To Industry Standards 2025 Crustaceana WoS Co Author
22 Mathematical Programming For An Optimised Fish Feed Formulation: Towards Sustainable Red Hybrid Tilapia Farming 2024 Journal Of Sustainability Science And Management Scopus Co Author
23 Sweet Orange Peel Waste As A Feed Additive In Growth Promoting And Protective Effect Against Aeromonas Hydrophila Of Juvenile Bagrid Catfish Mystus Nemurus 2024 Journal Of Environmental Management Scopus Co Author
24 Distinctive Metabolite Profiles In Migrating Amur Ide (leuciscus Waleckii) Reveal Changes In Osmotic Pressure, Gonadal Development, And Energy Allocation Strategies 2022 Frontiers In Environmental Science Scopus Co Author
25 Different Dietary Effects On Growth And Reproduction Of Freshwater Zooplankton Ceriodaphnia Cornuta (sars, 1885) And Its Potential Use In Pangasius Nasutus Larval Rearing 2022 International Aquatic Research WoS Co Author
26 Low Water Ph Depressed Growth And Early Development Of Giant Freshwater Prawn Macrobrachium Rosenbergii Larvae 2022 Heliyon Scopus Main Author, Corresponding Author
27 Virulence Factors And Mechanisms Of Aeromonas Hydrophila Infection In Catfish Siluriformes: A Review And Bibliometric Analysis 2023 Desalination And Water Treatment WoS Co Author
28 Morphometric And Sexual Characteristics Of Macrobrachium Rosenbergii (de Man, 1879) From The Nyatoh River, Malaysia 2023 Journal Of Crustacean Biology WoS Corresponding Author
29 Effects Of Spatial-temporal Conditions And Fishing-vessel Capacity On The Capture Of Swimming Crabs By Using Different Fishing Gear Around The Waters Of Taiwan 2023 Marine And Freshwater Research WoS Co Author
30 Assessment Of Mercury Contamination And Food Composition In Commercially Important Marine Fishes In The Southern South China Sea 2022 Regional Studies In Marine Science WoS Co Author
31 Osmorespiration Of Marble Goby (oxyeleotris Marmorata) Juveniles Under Different Background Colours 2026 Fisheries Science Scopus Co Author
32 Impact Of Face Mask Microplastics Pollution On The Aquatic Environment And Aquaculture Organisms 2023 Environmental Pollution Scopus Corresponding Author
33 Aquaculture Wastewater-raised Azolla As Partial Alternative Dietary Protein For Pangasius Catfish 2022 Environmental Research Scopus Co Author
34 Virulence Factors Of The Zoonotic Pathogen Vibrio Alginolyticus: A Review And Bibliometric Analysis 2024 Applied Biochemistry And Microbiology WoS Co Author
35 Gustatory Preferences Of Purple Mud Crab (scylla Tranquebarica) Towards Formulated Diets Made Of Various Marine Protein Sources 2026 Applied Animal Behaviour Science Scopus Co Author
36 Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal (bsflm) As An Alternative Protein Source In Sustainable Aquaculture Production: A Scoping Review Of Its Comprehensive Impact On Shrimp And Prawn Farming 2025 Animal Feed Science And Technology Scopus Co Author
37 Growth And Physiological Indices Of Hybrid Grouper (epinephelus Fuscoguttatus à - Epinephelus Lanceolatus) Fed With Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal 2025 Journal Of Insects As Food And Feed Scopus Co Author
38 Reproduction Rate And Nutritional Composition (proteins, Lipids) Of Mesocyclops Leuckarti (copepoda, Cyclopoida) Enriched With Organic Diets For Aquacultural Purposes 2023 Crustaceana Scopus Co Author
39 Appetitive Responses Of Purple Mud Crab (scylla Tranquebarica) Towards Formulated Diet Leachates Made Of Various Marine Protein Sources 2025 Fisheries Science WoS Co Author
40 Sense Organs Development In Larvae Of The Sultan Fish Leptobarbus Hoevenii 2022 Fisheries Science Scopus Co Author
41 Intraspecific Aggression In The Jewel Cichlid Hemichromis Bimaculatus Reared Under Different Background Colours 2022 Aquaculture Research WoS Corresponding Author
42 Limb Loss And Feeding Ability In The Juvenile Mud Crab Scylla Olivacea: Implications Of Limb Autotomy For Aquaculture Practice 2022 Applied Animal Behaviour Science Scopus Co Author
43 Responses Of Purple Mud Crab (scylla Tranquebarica) To Various Saccharide Solutions And The Saccharide-coated Pelleted Feeds 2022 Applied Animal Behaviour Science Scopus Co Author
44 Maturation Of The Biofloc System In Penaeus Vannamei Culture Under Different Salinities And Its Effects On The Microbial Communities 2025 Aquaculture Reports Scopus Co Author
45 Exploring The Potential Of Tiger Milk Mushroom (lignosus Rhinocerotis) Crude Extracts As Immunostimulants For Pacific White Shrimp (litopenaeus Vannamei): Effects On Survival And Immunological Responses Against Vibrio Parahaemolyticus 2025 Journal Of Applied Aquaculture WoS Co Author
46 Pacific Whiteleg Shrimps Compromize Their Physiological Needs To Cope With Environmental Stress 2024 Environmental Advances Scopus Corresponding Author
47 Behavioral Evidence Of Saccharide Mixture As A Potent Feeding Effector For The Purple Mud Crab Scylla Tranquebarica 2024 Fisheries Science WoS Co Author
48

effect Of Dietary Enhanced Moina Macrocopa (straus, 1820) On The Growth, Survival And Nutritional Profiles Of Hybrid Nile Tilapia Fry

2022 Egyptian Journal Of Aquatic Research WoS Co Author
49 A Comprehensive Review Of Endoparasite Infections In Marine Fish: Prevalence, Infection Factors, And Dominant Species 2026 Current Microbiology Scopus Co Author

Books

No. Book Title Year Publisher Authorship
1 Roundtable Discussion On Blue Economy 2024 Penerbit Umt Co Author

Chapter In Books

No. Book Title Chapter Title Year Publisher Authorship
1 Recent Advances In Aquaculture Microbial Technology Microbes And Fish Diseases 2023 Elsevier Co Author

Proceeding

No. Article Title Year Proceeding Indexing Authorship

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 Assessment On The Growth Performances Of Newly Fragging Acropora Sp. In Using Microbound Formulated Diet In Aquarium Project Leader Industry/Private/NGO KRAKEN MARINE ECOSYSTEM SDN. BHD. RM130,000.00 In Progress
2 Utilizing Shrimp Waste To Develop A Cost-effective And Environmentally Sustainable Protein Source For Marine Shrimp Aquaculture Co-Researcher National KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) RM184,000.00 In Progress
3 Improvement Of The Growth And Survival Of Portunid Crab Culture By Using Alternative Protein Gelatine-based Diet Project Leader National KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) RM181,000.00 In Progress
4 Development Of Microalgae-based Feed Prototype For Sustainable Tilapia Aquaculture Co-Researcher National KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) RM192,000.00 In Progress
5 Fish Feed Formulated Diet Using Sweet Bamboo, Bambusa Beecheyana To Produce High Quality Fish Pellet And To Enhance Fish Growth Performance Of Tilapia Fish, Oreochromis Niloticus And Catfish, Clarias Gariepinus Co-Researcher University UMT RM20,000.00 In Progress
6 Harnessing Probiotics Yeast Containing Astaxanthin And An Aquaculture Waste-derived Alternative Protein Source For A Super Feed Solution Co-Researcher International TRADE WIND BIOTECH CO. LTD., TAIWAN RM100,000.00 In Progress
7 Viability Of Fishery By-products (fbp) As Fish Meal Substitutes For Juvenile Malaysian Mahseer, Tor Tambroides Co-Researcher University UMT RM30,000.00 In Progress
8 Elucidating The Mechanism Of Oral Vibrio-postbiotics In Modulating The Proportion Of Sucrose-fermenting Vibrios (sfvs) And Non-sfvs In Whiteleg Shrimp (penaeus Vannamei) Co-Researcher National KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) RM157,533.00 In Progress
9 Preference Of The Purple Mud Crab (scylla Transquebarica) For Various Types Of Marine Protein Sources Co-Researcher National Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) RM98,200.00 In Progress
10 Nutritive Competency Of Black Soldier Fly Larvae Protein Hydrolysate For Hybrid Grouper Co-Researcher National KEMENTERIAN PENGAJIAN TINGGI (KPT) RM187,000.00 In Progress
11 Enhancing Pangasius Spp. Production In Malaysia: Implementing Biofloc Technology (bft) For Sustainable Aquaculture Production Co-Researcher National KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) RM318,750.00 In Progress
12 Advancing Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal As A Sustainable Protein Source For Aquaculture Project Leader National KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) RM450,000.00 In Progress
13 Development And Efficacy Of A Smart Integrated Microalgae-aquaculture Recirculating System (imars) For Sustainable Aquaculture Farming In Malaysia Co-Researcher University UMT RM205,000.00 In Progress
14 Nutritive Competency Of Black Soldier Fly Larvae Protein Hydrolysate For Hybrid Grouper Co-Researcher National Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) RM187,000.00 In Progress
15 Automated Soft-shell Marine Aquaculture System (ass-mas): An Improvement Of Closed Farming System For The Commercial Production Of High Quality Soft-shell Crabs Co-Researcher University UMT RM75,000.00 In Progress
16 Nutritional Efficacy Of Black Soldier Fly Larvae For Asian Seabass Co-Researcher Industry/Private/NGO UMT RM85,000.00 In Progress
17 Prototype Development Of A Batch Culture System For Zooplankton; Zoonutri Pre-feed System Co-Researcher National Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) RM179,554.00 Completed
18 Understanding The Multi-omics Perspective (transcriptomic, Metabolomic And Metagenomic) Of Red Tilapia (oreochromis Niloticus) Towards Salinity Stress Across Three Generations Co-Researcher National Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) RM185,800.00 Completed
19 Development Of Functional Aquafeed Using Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal Project Leader Industry/Private/NGO UMT RM100,000.00 In Progress
20 Development Of Functional Aquafeed Using Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal Project Leader University Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) RM100,000.00 In Progress
21 Prototype Development Of Batch Culture System For Zooplankton - Zoonutri Pre-feed System Co-Researcher University Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) RM179,554.00 In Progress
22 Development And Performance (in Vivo And In Vitro) Evaluation Of A Novel Floating Egg Custard Formulation To Enhance Macrobrachium Rosenbergii Larviculture Co-Researcher University UMT RM20,000.00 In Progress
23 Culture And Propagation Of Polycheate As Essential Nutritive Feed For Pacific Whiteleg Shrimp Litopeneaus Vannamei Project Leader National Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) RM423,000.00 Completed
24 Examine Nutrition Profile Of Bsf Larvae Meal For Aquafeed Formulation Purpose Project Leader Private TRIPLEVS VENTURE SDN. BHD. RM20,000.00 Completed
25 Examine Nutrition Profile Of Bsf Larvae Meal For Aquafeed Formulation Purpose Project Leader Industry TripleVs Venture Sdn Bhd RM20,000.00 In Progress
26 Regulation Of Mud Crab Moulting: Effect Of Eyestalk Ablation And Limb Autotomy In Syclla Spp. Co-Researcher National Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) RM171,758.00 Completed
27 Projek Komuniti Di Parit Sulong, Johor Co-Researcher University UMT RM20,000.00 Completed
28 Regulation Of Mud Crab Molting: Effect Of Eyestalk Ablation And Limb Autotomy In Scylla Spp. Co-Researcher National Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) RM171,758.00 In Progress
29 Development Of Recirculating Aquaculture System For Grouper Broodstock Development Project Leader Industry AMT Aquality Marine Technology Co. Ltd, Viet Nam RM150,000.00 In Progress
30 Molting Physiology And Fitness Response Of Mud Crab Project Leader International National Taiwan Ocean University RM20,000.00 In Progress
31 Nutritional Efficacy Of Black Soldier Fly Larvae For Asian Seabass Co-Researcher National Nutrition Technologies Sdn. Bhd RM85,000.00 In Progress
32 Stock Enhancement, Sustainable Production And Culture Of Wild Patin Buah (pangasius Nasutus) For Improvement Of Fishermen Livelihood And Aquaculture Industry In Malaysia Co-Researcher National Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) RM1,233,200.00 Completed
33 Stock Enhancement, Sustainable Production And Culture Of Wild Patin Buah (pangasius Nasutus) For Improvement Of Fishermen Livelihood And Aquaculture Industry In Malaysia Co-Researcher National Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) RM1,233,200.00 In Progress
34 Contrasting Effects Of Ipcc Climate Change Parameters And Ocean Acidification On The Growth And Health Performance In Selected Marine Organisms Co-Researcher University UMT RM269,000.00 Completed
35 Development Of Recirculating Aquaculture System For Grouper Broodstock Development Project Leader International AMT Aquaculture Technology Co. PLT RM150,000.00 In Progress
36 Bioconversion Of Plastic Wastes To Edible Biomass: The Effects Of Plastic-eating Worm Substitution And The Physiological And Nutritional Performances On Pacific White Shrimp (litopenaeus Vannamei) Co-Researcher Private UCSI University RM43,400.00 In Progress
37 The Role Of Chlorophyll Concentration In Modelling Underwater Optical Wireless Communication Channels (uowc) Co-Researcher National Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) RM74,200.00 In Progress
38 Penyelidikan Pengkulturan Ikan Hiasan Marin Project Leader Industry Industry RM35,000.00 In Progress
39 Projek Translasional Kuda Laut 2.0 Umt-kpt 2020-2021 Co-Researcher University UMT RM1,100,000.00 Completed
40 Projek Translational Kuda Laut 2.0 Umt-kpm 2020-2022 (pembangunan Pusat Penyelidikan (r&d), Konversi And Latihan) Co-Researcher University Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) RM1,100,000.00 In Progress
41 Contrasting Effects Of Ipcc Climate Change Parameters And Ocean Acidification On The Growth And Health Performance In Selected Marine Organisms Co-Researcher National Skim Geran Penyelidikan Strategic Research Grant (SRG) RM269,000.00 In Progress

TEACHING

Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
No. Subject Name Degree Level
1 Basic Physiology Bachelor
2 Communication In Science Bachelor
3 Seed Production Techniques Bachelor
4 Ichthyophysiology Bachelor
5 Intensive Fish Culture Bachelor
6 Introduction To Aquaculture Industry Bachelor
7 Fisheries Entrepreneurship Diploma
8 Research Methodology Course In Applied Sciences Doctor Of Philosophy
9 Culture Of Ornamental Fish Bachelor

POSTGRADUATE STUDENT

Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
No. Student Name Degree Status
1 Hallak Fahd Doctor of Philosophy Ongoing
2 Nawal Ismail Issa Alhamadin Doctor of Philosophy Ongoing
3 Azhar Bin Ismail Doctor of Philosophy Ongoing
4 Asuwaju, Femi Pius Doctor of Philosophy Ongoing
5 Tan Peck Yen Doctor of Philosophy Ongoing
6 Norfakhrina Mohd Noor Doctor of Philosophy Ongoing
7 Lekshmi Vijayan Doctor of Philosophy Ongoing
8 Mercylla Sara Anak Joshua Doctor of Philosophy Ongoing
9 Amirhosein Esmaeily Doctor of Philosophy Ongoing
10 Tang Pei Wen Doctor of Philosophy Ongoing
11 Nor Suhaini Binti Mohamad Master Completed
12 Ros Suhaida Binti Razali Master Completed
13 Mohammad Sallehhuddin Bin Mohd Mohadzir Master Ongoing
14 Rabi'atul 'adawiyyah Binti Zainuddin Master Ongoing
15 Nor Suhaini Binti Mohamad Master Completed
16 Muhammad Firdaus Bin Jamali Master Ongoing
17 Yusnita Binti A Thalib Master Completed
18 Loong Cha Kang Master Ongoing
19 Shirly Lim Yu Ling Master Completed
20 Ukwela, Enyo Jonathan Master Completed
21 Abdul Hafiz Bin Ismail Master Ongoing
22 Kayode Joseph Ajiboye Master Ongoing
23 Tan Yi Fan Master Ongoing
24 Yu Kai Jin Master Ongoing
25 Siti Nur Baiduri Binti Nordin Master Ongoing
26 Muhammad Nur Azroy Bin Azman Master Ongoing
27 'abidah Binti Md Noh Master Ongoing
28 Mohamad Zul Aiman Hakiem B Zaki Master Ongoing
29 Porya Behrozi Master Ongoing

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

CONSULTANCY

Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
No. Title Date Level Client Name
1 Collaboration Purpose Of Coral Breeding An Application Of Cities 01/12/2019 - 01/12/2024 National Kraken Marine Ecosyatem Sdn. Bhd.
2 Development Indoor Grouper Farming In Viet Nam - Appointment As Chief Scientist Officer To Amt Aquality Marine Technology Co Ltd, Viet Nam 01/08/2022 - 01/08/2023 International Amt Aquality Marine Technology Co Ltd, Viet Nam
3 Black Soldier Fly (bsf) Project Development 01/12/2022 - 01/12/2022 National Entomal Biotech Sdn. Bhd.
4 Development Of Recirculating Aquaculture System For Grouper Broodstock Development 01/09/2019 - 01/08/2022 International Amt Aquaculture Technology Co. Ltd., Vietnam

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER

Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
No. Title Year Level Collaborator Funder
1 Akuakultur Integrasi Secara Produktif Kepada Komuniti 2024 - 2025 National Community KTP
2 Projek Ternakan Integrasi Ikan Air Tawar Dalam Tangki 2024 - 2025 National Community KTP
3 Projek Ternakan Ikan Tilapia Dan Tanaman 2024 - 2025 National Community KTP
4 Akuakultur Integrasi Secara Produktif Kepada Komuniti 2023 - 2024 University Community KTAGS
5 Pengurusan Kesihatan Ikan Pelaga Yang Berkualiti Tinggi Untuk Pelajar Pendidikan Khas Aliran Akuakultur Di Terengganu 2022 - 2022 National Community none

AWARDS

No. Name of Awards/Recognition Awarding Institution Year Awarded Level