DR. ROSLIZAWATI BINTI AB.LAH

Faculty of Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences

ros_ablah@umt.edu.my

https://wise.umt.edu.my/ros_ablah

Executive Summary

Dr. Roslizawati Ab Lah is a marine scientist whose research focuses on the biology, ecology, and nutritional quality of molluscs, with a growing emphasis on food safety and risk assessment related to their human consumption. Her interdisciplinary work integrates aspects of marine biodiversity, fisheries science, and environmental monitoring to support sustainable seafood practices in Malaysia and the broader Indo-Pacific region. Her expertise includes the diversity of molluscan species and how environmental factors influence their nutritional value and elemental composition. She investigates critical food safety concerns such as the bioaccumulation of heavy metals, nutritional quality, and biochemical composition, all of which play key roles in determining the overall quality and safety of shellfish for human consumption. Dr. Roslizawati¿¿¿s earlier research examined the ecological and physiological responses of molluscs to environmental stressors such as ocean acidification and warming. These studies have contributed to a deeper understanding of how climate change impacts the health and nutritional properties of marine invertebrates, with broader implications for food security, public health, and ecosystem resilience. She has been actively involved in numerous nationally and internationally funded research projects, both as project leader and collaborator. Her work spans a range of topics, including marine food resource assessment, aquaculture sustainability, and the value-added use of shellfish by-products. Her current research continues to explore seafood safety indicators¿¿¿such as microbial contamination and trace element concentrations¿¿¿under varying environmental and harvesting conditions. Dr. Roslizawati has published in reputable peer-reviewed journals, including Marine Environmental Research, Food Science and Nutrition, Molluscan Research, and the Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology. Her contributions are widely recognized in areas related to molluscan nutritional assessment, environmental stress impacts, and marine resource management. Her research not only advances scientific knowledge but also supports public health policy, sustainable fisheries management, and consumer protection. With the increasing reliance on marine protein sources, her long-term goal is to contribute to the development of robust risk assessment frameworks for molluscan seafood, ensuring that these resources remain both nutritious and safe amid growing environmental and anthropogenic challenges.

Expertise

LIFE SCIENCES

Fisheries And Aquaculture Sciences

Fisheries Sciences

Fisheries Biosecurity