PROFESSOR DR. ABOL MUNAFI BIN AMBOK BOLONG
Institute of Tropical Aquaculture & Fisheries
munafi@umt.edu.my
https://wise.umt.edu.my/munafi
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
RM3,702,590.00
Approved Grants
24
H-Index (Scopus)
9
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 | Optimizing Reproductive Performance In Pangasius Catfish Broodstock: A Review Of Dietary And Molecular Strategies | 2024 | Veterinary And Animal Science | Scopus | Co Author |
| 2 | Development Of Sperm Cryopreservation Protocol For Patin Buah, Pangasius Nasutus | 2024 | Cryobiology | Scopus | Co Author |
| 3 | Isolation And Identification Of Potential Host Probiotic Bacteria From Malaysian Mahseer, Tor Tambroides For Aquaculture Practices | 2022 | Biodiversitas | Scopus | Co Author |
| 4 | Water Flow Velocity Influence The Gonad Maturation, Glucose And Energy Levels Of Mud Crab, Scylla Olivacea | 2022 | Aquaculture Reports | Scopus | Co Author |
| 5 | Effects Of Eyestalk Ablation And Limb Autotomy On Moulting, Growth And Survival Rate Of Orange Mud Crab, Scylla Olivacea Juveniles For The Production Of Soft-shell Crabs | 2025 | Sains Malaysiana | WoS | Co Author |
| 6 | Growth Performance, Fatty Acid Profile, Gut, And Muscle Histo-morphology Of Malaysian Mahseer, Tor Tambroides Post Larvae Fed Short-term Host Associated Probiotics | 2022 | Aquaculture And Fisheries | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 7 | Phospholipid-supplemented Diet Impacts On Growth, Blood Metrics, Reproductive Indices, And Fatty Acid Profiles Of Pangasianodon Hypopthalmus | 2023 | Aquaculture Reports | Scopus | Co Author |
| 8 | Effects Of Eyestalk Ablation And Limb Autotomy On Moulting, Growth And Survival Rate Of Orange Mud Crab, Scylla Olivacea Juveniles For The Production Of Soft-shell Crabs: Kesan Pembuangan Tangkai Mata Dan Autotomi Anggota Badan Terhadap Proses Penyalinan Kulit, Pertumbuhan Dan Kadar Kemandirian Juvenil Ketam Bakau, Scylla Olivacea Untuk Pengeluaran Ketam Kulit Lembut | 2025 | Sains Malaysiana | Scopus | Co Author |
| 9 | Morphometric Measurements, Gonopod And Gonopores Appearances In Early Sexual Crablet Stage Of Scylla Paramamosain (estampador, 1949) | 2025 | Pakistan Journal Of Zoology | Scopus | Co Author |
| 10 | Enhancing Reproductive Performance Of Freshwater Finfish Species Through Dietary Lipids | 2022 | Aquaculture Nutrition | Scopus | Co Author |
| 11 | Ovarian Lavage Method As An Alternative Route For Hormonal Administration And Short-term Sperm Storage In Clarias Gariepinus | 2023 | Theriogenology | Scopus | Co Author |
| 12 | Microalgal Preference And Feeding Density Of Selected Microalgae Diets By Blue Swimming Crab Portunus Pelagicus (linnaeus, 1758) | 2022 | Pakistan Journal Of Biological Sciences | Scopus | Co Author |
| 13 | Morphological Variation Between Hatchery Bred And Wild Caught Anabas Testudineus In Malaysia | 2022 | Tropical Life Sciences Research | Scopus | Co Author |
| 14 | Effect Of Long-term Storage On The Quality Of Cryopreserved Sperm Of The Pangasius Nasutus (bleeker, 1863) | 2025 | Cryobiology | WoS | Co Author |
| 15 | Morphological Characterisation Of Three Populations Of Heterobranchus Longifilis From Nigeria | 2024 | Tropical Life Sciences Research | WoS | Co Author |
| 16 | Dietary Phospholipid-supplementation Affects Blood Metrics, Reproductive Indices, And Biochemical Parameters Of Female Shark Catfish, Pangasius Nasutus | 2025 | Journal Of Fisheries And Environment | Scopus | Co Author |
| 17 | Comparative Investigation Of Biological Indices And Biochemical Compounds Of Reproductive Indicators In Male And Female Pangasius Nasutus | 2024 | Biodiversitas | Scopus | Co Author |
| 18 | Effects Of Dietary Phospholipids On Growth, Biochemical Composition, Fatty Acid Profiles, Blood Metrics, And Sex Steroid Hormone Of Male Broodstock Pangasius Nasutus | 2025 | Aquaculture Studies | Scopus | Co Author |
Books
| No. | Book Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biologi Dan Kultur Udang Galah | 2023 | Penerbit Umt |
Chapter In Books
| No. | Book Title | Chapter Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pembelajaran Bersepadu Ternakan Ikan Air Tawar Berkualiti Tinggi | Makanan Dan Nutrisi | 2023 | PENERBIT UMT | Co Author |
Proceeding
| No. | Article Title | Year | Proceeding | Indexing | Authorship |
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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 | Quantifying Red Claw Crayfish Distribution And Invasiveness In Peninsular Malaysia For Societal Wellbeing And Environmental Sustainability | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN SUMBER ASLI, ALAM SEKITAR DAN PERUBAHAN IKLIM | RM156,450.00 | Completed |
| 2 | Manipulation On Broodstock Maturation And Spawning Of Scylla Tranquebarica In Captivity | Project Leader | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM130,500.00 | Completed |
| 3 | Stock Enhancement, Sustainable Production And Culture Of Wild Patin Buah (pangasius Nasutus) For Improvement Of Fishermen Livelihood And Aquaculture Industry In Malaysia | Project Leader | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM1,233,200.00 | Completed |
| 4 | Stock Enhancement, Sustainable Production And Culture Of Wild Patin Buah (pangasius Nasutus) For Improvement Of Fishermen Livelihood And Aquaculture Industry In Malaysia Sub Project 4: Feed And Health Management Of Pangasius Nasutus Through Immunoprophylactic And Probiotics Approach | Project Leader | National | Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) | RM1,600,000.00 | In Progress |
| 5 | Program Melestarikan Industri Akuakultur Dan Sumber Semulajadi Ikan Kelah Di Terengganu Program Peningkatan Pendapatan B40 Melalui Penternakan Ikan Kelah | Project Leader | National | TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME | RM300,000.00 | In Progress |
| 6 | Anasakis Spp. And It`s Allergenic Effects Studies In Nemipterus Spp. From Terengganu Water | Co-Researcher | University | Teras Penyelidikan & Inovasi | RM50,000.00 | Completed |
| 7 | Development Of Malaysian Mahseer, Tor Tambroides Broodstock Through Nutritional Technology | Project Leader | University | Teras Penyelidikan & Inovasi | RM49,800.00 | Completed |
| 8 | Cultivation Assessment And Bioremediation Using Green Seaweeds Caukerpa Sp Co-cultured With Shrimp In Estuarine Area In Terengganu | Co-Researcher | National | UMT | RM50,000.00 | In Progress |
| 9 | Transport Properties Estimation And Electrochemical Studies On Ion-conducting Solid Polymer Electrolyte As Potential Solid State Battery | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) | RM132,640.00 | In Progress |
TEACHING
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Subject Name | Degree Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Industrial Training | Diploma |
| 2 | Practical Aquaculture Ii | Diploma |
| 3 | Agricultural And Food Production Technology | Bachelor |
| 4 | Icthyology | Bachelor |
| 5 | Life Food Culture | Bachelor |
| 6 | Project Planning And Evaluation | Bachelor |
| 7 | Aquaculture Economics | Bachelor |
| 8 | Physiology Of Aquatic Organisms | Bachelor |
| 9 | Seed Production Techniques | Bachelor |
| 10 | Ichthyophysiology | Bachelor |
| 11 | Industrial Training | Bachelor |
| 12 | Introduction To Aquaculture Industry | Bachelor |
| 13 | Advanced Aquaculture | Bachelor |
| 14 | Culture Of Ornamental Fish | Bachelor |
| 15 | Final Year Research Project | Bachelor |
| 16 | Fisheries Science I | Diploma |
| 17 | Practical Aquaculture I | Diploma |
| 18 | Aquaculture Design And System I | Diploma |
| 19 | Aquaculture Design And System Ii | Bachelor |
| 20 | Ornamental Fish Culture | Bachelor |
POSTGRADUATE STUDENT
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Student Name | Degree | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Marioni | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 2 | Mohammod Kamruzzaman Hossain | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 3 | Donald Torsabo | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 4 | Lidya | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 5 | Badrul Nizam Bin Hassan | Master | Completed |
| 6 | Muhammad Nizalmie Bin Mohd Azani | Master | Completed |
| 7 | Loong Cha Kang | Master | Ongoing |
| 8 | Wan Nurizzati Binti W Idris | 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.
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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 |
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