PROFESSOR DATO` DR. MAZLAN BIN ABD GHAFFAR
Institute of Climate Adaptation & Marine Biotechnology
mag@umt.edu.my
https://wise.umt.edu.my/mag
Executive Summary
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Expertise
LIFE SCIENCES
Fisheries And Aquaculture Sciences
Fisheries Sciences
Other Fisheries Sciences N.E.C
Publications
Indexed Journal (Scopus & Wos)
Non-Indexed Journal
Books
Chapter In Books
Proceedings
RM1,726,727.90
Approved Grants
26
H-Index (Scopus)
7
Number of Projects
8
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 | Cross Effects Of Diets And Rearing Temperatures On Gastrointestinal Evacuation And Growth Performance In Adult Sabah Groupers (epinephelus Fuscoguttatus × E. Lanceolatus) | 2022 | Animals | Scopus | Co Author |
| 2 | First Record Of Microplastics Found In Shark Mermaid`s Purses: A Hidden Threat To Ocean Apex Predators During Embryonic Stage | 2026 | Marine Biology Research | WoS | Co Author |
| 3 | Fish Diversity In The Mangrove Reserve Area Of Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (umt) | 2025 | Journal Of Sustainability Science And Management | Scopus | Co Author |
| 4 | Female Tilapia, Oreochromis Sp. Mobilised Energy Differently For Growth And Reproduction According To Living Environment | 2024 | Scientific Reports | Scopus | Co Author |
| 5 | What Evidence Exists On The Impact Of Climate Change On Some Of The Worst Invasive Fish And Shellfish? A Systematic Map Protocol | 2022 | Environmental Evidence | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 6 | Effect Of Diet On Productivity And Body Composition Of Moina Macrocopa (straus, 1820) (branchiopoda, Cladocera, Anomopoda) | 2022 | Crustaceana | Scopus | Co Author |
| 7 | What Evidence Exists For The Impact Of Climate Change On The Physiology And Behaviour Of Important Aquaculture Marine Crustacean Species In Asia? A Systematic Map Protocol | 2022 | Environmental Evidence | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 8 | Understanding Climate Change And Heavy Metals In Coastal Areas: A Macroanalysis Assessment | 2023 | Water (switzerland) | Scopus | Co Author |
| 9 | Homoploid Hybrid Speciation In A Marine Pelagic Fish | 2025 | Molecular Ecology | WoS | Co Author |
| 10 | The Diversity And Distribution Of Fish At The Port And Urbanized Areas Of Pulau Pinang Strait, Malaysia [kepelbagaian Dan Taburan Ikan Di Kawasan Pelabuhan Dan Perbandaran Selat Pulau Pinang, Malaysia] | 2023 | Sains Malaysiana | Scopus | Co Author |
| 11 | First Record Of Microplastics Found In Shark Mermaid’s Purses: A Hidden Threat To Ocean Apex Predators During Embryonic Stage | 2026 | Marine Biology Research | Scopus | Co Author |
| 12 | Trends And Developments In Thermal Tolerance: A Scientometric Research Study | 2022 | Journal Of Thermal Biology | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 13 | Analysis Of Microplastic Pollution In Kawakawa Fish (euthynnus Affinis) In The Waters Of Peninsular Malaysia | 2025 | Sains Malaysiana | WoS | Co Author |
| 14 | Assessment Of Growth And Mortality Parameters And Exploitation Rate To Monitor The Population Status Of Wild Catfish, Pangasius Nasutus (bleeker, 1863) In Pahang River, Malaysia | 2023 | International Journal Of Aquatic Biology | Scopus | Co Author |
| 15 | Climate Change Research In Malaysia: A Scientometric Analysis | 2023 | Journal Of Scientometric Research | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 16 | Pacific Whiteleg Shrimps Compromize Their Physiological Needs To Cope With Environmental Stress | 2024 | Environmental Advances | Scopus | Co Author |
| 17 | Hoven`s Carp Leptobarbus Hoevenii Strategized Metabolism Needs To Cope With Changing Environment | 2024 | Heliyon | Scopus | Co Author |
| 18 | Interactive Effect Of Temperature And Nitrogen Concentrations On The Growth, Biochemical Composition, And Fatty Acid Profiles In Freshwater Microalgae, Chlorella Sorokiniana And Scenedesmus Quadricauda | 2025 | Journal Of Applied Phycology | WoS | Co Author |
| 19 | Analysis Of Microplastic Pollution In Kawakawa Fish (euthynnus Affinis) In The Waters Of Peninsular Malaysia: Analisis Pencemaran Mikroplastik Dalam Ikan Tongkol (euthynnus Affinis) Di Perairan Semenanjung Malaysia | 2025 | Sains Malaysiana | Scopus | Co Author |
| 20 | The Diversity And Distribution Of Fish At The Port And Urbanized Areas Of Pulau Pinang Strait, Malaysia | 2023 | Sains Malaysiana | WoS | Co Author |
| 21 | Impact Of Face Mask Microplastics Pollution On The Aquatic Environment And Aquaculture Organisms | 2023 | Environmental Pollution | Scopus | Co Author |
| 22 | Tropical Sharks Feasting On And Swimming Through Microplastics: First Evidence From Malaysia | 2023 | Marine Pollution Bulletin | Scopus | Co Author |
| 23 | Toxic Tuna Tales: Tracing Microplastic Pathways In Mackerel Tuna (euthynnus Affinis), Longtail Tuna (thunnus Tonggol), And Bullet Tuna (auxis Rochei) | 2025 | Marine Pollution Bulletin | WoS | Co Author |
| 24 | Analysis Of Microplastic Pollution In Kawakawa Fish (euthynnus Affinis) In The Waters Of Peninsular Malaysia: [analisis Pencemaran Mikroplastik Dalam Ikan Tongkol (euthynnus Affinis) Di Perairan Semenanjung Malaysia] | 2025 | Sains Malaysiana | Scopus | Co Author |
Books
| No. | Book Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
|---|
Chapter In Books
| No. | Book Title | Chapter Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marine Life In Changing Climates | Environmental Adaptations To Climate Change: A Scientometric Analysis | 2024 | Nova Science Publishers, Inc. | Co Author |
| 2 | Marine Life In Changing Climates | Scientometrics Of Climate Change And Shrimp Diseases: An Overview | 2024 | Nova Science Publishers, Inc. | Co Author |
| 3 | Current Developments And Technologies In Aquculture Vol 2 | Biofloc Technology In Aquaculture Development And Challenges | 2022 | PENERBIT UMT | Co Author |
Proceeding
| No. | Article Title | Year | Proceeding | Indexing | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weight Prediction For Fishes In Setiu Wetland, Terengganu, Using Machine Learning Regression Model | 2023 | Bio Web Of Conferences | Scopus | Co Author |
| 2 | A Scientometric Review Of The Impacts Of Global Climate Change Towards Marine Biodiversity Research: The Rise And Progress | 2022 | Iop Conference Series: Earth And Environmental Science | Scopus | Co Author |
| 3 | Weight Prediction For Fishes In Setiu Wetland, Terengganu, Using Machine Learning Regression Model | 2023 | 5th International Conference On Tropical Resources And Sustainable Sciences (ctress 5.0 2023) | 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 | Unravelling Of The Tolerance Level And Adaptive Capacity Of Climate And Environmental Stressors For Marine Fish | Project Leader | National | KEMENTERIAN PENGAJIAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM742,500.00 | In Progress |
| 2 | Integrative Taxonomy And Genomics Insights Into Oceana Serrulata (family Cymodoceaceae): Unraveling Evolutionary Identity Of Tropical Seagrasses | Project Leader | University | UMT | RM110,000.00 | In Progress |
| 3 | Climate-adaptive, Inclusive, Nature-based Aquaculture (caina) In Malaysia And Solomon Islands | Co-Researcher | International | WORLDFISH FILIPINA | RM586,002.90 | In Progress |
| 4 | Curating The Marine Ichthyofauna From The East Coast Of Peninsular Malaysia For Collection Building | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM72,885.00 | In Progress |
| 5 | Elucidating The Severity Of Mangrove Foliar Diseases Caused By Pathogenic Fungi For The Preservation Of Blue Carbon Ecosystem | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM100,340.00 | In Progress |
| 6 | Pembangunan Kluster Penyelidikan -jaminan Makanan | Project Leader | University | UMT | RM30,000.00 | Completed |
| 7 | Impact Study Of The Climate Change And Sea Level Rise To The Socio-economy Of Perhentian And Redang Islands | Co-Researcher | National | Institut Penyelidikan Hidraulik Kebangsaan Malaysia (NAHRIM) | RM85,000.00 | Completed |
TEACHING
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Subject Name | Degree Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fisheries Science Ii | Bachelor |
| 2 | Ichthyology | Bachelor |
| 3 | Fisheries Science I | Diploma |
POSTGRADUATE STUDENT
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Student Name | Degree | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aya Ogawa | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 2 | Hairul Hafiz Bin Mahsol | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 3 | Siti Tafsil Raudah Binti Sh Abdul Kadir | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 4 | Syed Naguib Bin Syed Idrus | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 5 | Md. Adil Mahfuz | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 6 | Wan Siti Noor Sofea Binti Wan Samperisam | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 7 | Shirly Lim Yu Ling | Master | Completed |
| 8 | Abdul Hafiz Bin Ismail | 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 |
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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 |
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AWARDS
| No. | Name of Awards/Recognition | Awarding Institution | Year Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honorary Professor In Environmental Sciences | Orientral University Tashken Uzbekistan | 2023 | International |
