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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR. TUAN NURUL SABIQAH BINTI TUAN ANUAR

Faculty of Science & Marine Environment
sabiqahanuar@umt.edu.my
https://wise.umt.edu.my/sabiqahanuar

Executive Summary

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Expertise

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Instrumental Chemistry
Publications
Indexed Journal (Scopus & Wos)
Non-Indexed Journal
Books
Chapter In Books
Proceedings

RM7,999,329.66

Approved Grants

19

H-Index (Scopus)

27

Number of Projects

11

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 Spatial Distribution And Ecological Risk Evaluation Of Microplastics In Surface Water, Sediment, And Oreochromis Niloticus From The Eravur Sector, Batticaloa Lagoon, Sri Lanka 2026 Physics And Chemistry Of The Earth Scopus Co Author
2 Quantification And Characterization Of Airborne Microplastics In The Coastal Area Of Terengganu, Malaysia 2024 Environmental Monitoring And Assessment Scopus Co Author
3 Microplastics Contamination In Natural Sea Turtle Nests At Redang Island, Malaysia 2025 Marine Pollution Bulletin Scopus Co Author
4 Revealing Microplastic Contamination In Mangrove Sediments From Setiu Wetlands, Malaysia 2025 Indonesian Journal Of Chemistry WoS Co Author
5 Chemical, Mechanical, And Wettability Properties Of Bioplastic Material From Manihot Esculenta Cassava–chitosan Blends As Plastic Alternative 2025 Starch/staerke Scopus Co Author
6 Microplastics Accumulation In Landfill Soil Of Terengganu, Malaysia 2025 Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences Scopus Co Author
7 Utilizing Pyrolysis–gas Chromatography/mass Spectrometry For Monitoring And Analytical Characterization Of Microplastics In Polychaete Worms 2022 Polymers Scopus Main Author, Corresponding Author
8 Microplastic Occurrence In The Deep-sea Sediment Of The Indonesian Throughflow, Banggai Sea 2025 Journal Of Hazardous Materials Advances WoS Co Author
9 Removal Efficiency For Micro-polystyrene In Water By The Oil-based Ferrofluid Employ Response Surface Methodology 2023 Sains Malaysiana WoS Co Author
10 Microplastics In Asean Freshwater Sediments: A Review Of Methodologies, Occurrence Levels And Effects On Aquatic Organisms 2023 Malaysian Journal Of Chemistry Scopus Co Author
11 Estimation Of Macroplastic Yield From River Basin To Coastal Area: A Case Study Of The Klang River, Malaysia 2025 Marine Pollution Bulletin WoS Corresponding Author
12 The Degradation And Toxicity Of Commercially Traded Vegetable Oils Following Spills In Aquatic Environment 2022 Environmental Research Scopus Co Author
13 Status And Research Gaps Of Microplastics Pollution In Indonesian Waters: A Review 2023 Indonesian Journal Of Chemistry Scopus Co Author
14 A Review On The Presence Of Microplastics In Environmental Matrices Within Southeast Asia: Elucidating Risk Information Through An Analysis Of Microplastic Characteristics Such As Size, Shape, And Type 2024 Water Emerging Contaminants And Nanoplastics Scopus Corresponding Author
15 Optimizing Hexane, Koh, And H2o2 Methods For Lipid Removal And Organic Matter Digestion In Microplastic Analysis Of Human Milk 2026 Toxicology And Environmental Health Sciences WoS Co Author
16 Morphochemical Information On Microplastic Fibers Found In Edible Tissue Of Local Commercial Fishes From The South China Sea And The Straits Of Malacca For Potential Human Consumption 2025 Environmental Science-advances WoS Corresponding Author
17 Insight Into Fatty Acid-amino Acids Interactions In Lipase Enzyme Catalysis Of Transesterification Reaction Of Palm Oil Using Density Functional Theory B3lyp 6-31g(d,p) 2025 Journal Of Oil Palm Research WoS Corresponding Author
18 Integrated Risk Assessment Of Microplastic Pollution In The Langat River (malaysia) Combining Surface Water Sampling And Physicochemical Characterization 2025 Water Air And Soil Pollution WoS Corresponding Author
19 Ingestion Of Microplastics In The Planktonic Copepod From The Indonesian Throughflow Pathways [pengambilan Mikroplastik Dalam Kopepod Planktonik Dari Laluan Arus Lintas Indonesia] 2024 Sains Malaysiana Scopus Co Author
20 New Insights Into The Dry Deposition Distribution Of Atmospheric Microplastics In Suburban, Urban, And Industrial Areas: A Focus On Hawker Stalls In The East Coast Of Peninsular Malaysia 2025 Atmospheric Pollution Research Scopus Corresponding Author
21 Chemical, Mechanical, And Wettability Properties Of Bioplastic Material From Manihot Esculenta Cassava-chitosan Blends As Plastic Alternative 2024 Starch-starke WoS Corresponding Author
22 Interactions Between Marine Megafauna And Plastic Pollution In Southeast Asia 2023 Science Of The Total Environment Scopus Co Author
23 Microplastics In The Environment: Properties, Impacts And Removal Strategies [mikroplastik Dalam Alam Sekitar: Sifat, Kesan Dan Strategi Penyingkiran] 2023 Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences Scopus Co Author
24 First Evidence Of Microplastic Pollution In The Surface Water Of Malaysian Marine Park Islands, South China Sea During Covid-19 2023 Marine Pollution Bulletin Scopus Co Author
25 Microplastics As The Potential Reservoir And Carrier Of Viral Pathogens Detected From Hospital Sewage 2025 Environmental Research WoS Co Author
26 Vertical Distribution Of Microplastic Along The Main Gate Of Indonesian Throughflow Pathways 2024 Marine Pollution Bulletin Scopus Co Author
27 Detection Of Microplastics In Human Tissues And Organs: A Scoping Review 2024 Journal Of Global Health Scopus Co Author
28 Microplastics Contamination On Seaweed Surface At Rocky Shore Habitat In Port Dickson Beaches 2025 Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences Scopus Co Author
29 Microplastics Pollution Mitigation In Wastewater Treatment: Current Practices, Challenges, And Future Perspectives [pengurangan Pencemaran Mikroplastik Dalam Rawatan Air Sisa: Amalan Semasa, Cabaran Dan Perspektif Masa Depan] 2024 Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences Scopus Co Author
30 Microbial Degradation Of Palm Oil In Natural Seawater And Identification Of Oil Degrading Bacterial Consortium [degradasi Mikrob Minyak Sawit Dalam Air Laut Semula Jadi Dan Pengenalpastian Konsortium Bakteria Pendegradasi Minyak] 2022 Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences Scopus Co Author
31 Quantification And Identification Of Microplastic In Sediment And Surface Water From Selected Areas In The Brunei Ecosystem 2025 Water Emerging Contaminants And Nanoplastics Scopus Co Author
32 Detection Of Microplastics In Honey Of Stingless Bee (heterotrigona Itama) And Honey Bee (apis Mellifera) From Malaysia 2025 Biodiversitas Scopus Co Author
33 Microplastics In Food Packaging: Analytical Methods, Health Risks, And Sustainable Alternatives 2025 Journal Of Hazardous Materials Advances WoS Co Author
34 Ingestion Of Microplastics In The Planktonic Copepod From The Indonesian Throughflow Pathways 2024 Sains Malaysiana WoS Co Author
35 Assessment Of Microplastic Pollution And Ecological Implications In The Tropical Marine Parks Of Pulau Payar And Pulau Songsong, Malaysia 2025 Environmental Forensics WoS Co Author
36 A Multidimensional Approach For Microplastics Monitoring In Two Major Tropical River Basins, Malaysia 2023 Environmental Research Scopus Main Author
37 Microplastic Concentration In The Water Column Of The Banggai Sea, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia 2026 Water Biology And Security Scopus Co Author
38 Quantification And Identification Of Microplastic In Sediment And Surface Water From Selected Areas In The Brunei Ecosystem 2025 Water Emerging Contaminants & Nanoplastics Non-Index Co Author
39 Microplastics As The Vector For The Attachment Of Polychlorinated Biphenyls: A Case Study Of Urbanized Langat River, Malaysia 2025 Marine Pollution Bulletin WoS Corresponding Author
40 Removal Efficiency For Micro-polystyrene In Water By The Oil-based Ferrofluid Employ Response Surface Methodology [keberkesanan Penyingkiran Mikro-polisterina Dalam Air Oleh Bendalir Magnetik Berasaskan Minyak Menggunakan Kaedah Gerak Balas Permukaan] 2023 Sains Malaysiana Scopus Co Author
41 Comparative Analysis Of Physical And Polymer Characteristics Of Microplastics Detected In Human Colorectal Cancer Samples From The United States And Malaysia 2025 Journal Of Gastroenterology And Hepatology WoS Co Author
42 Microscopic, Spectroscopic And Thermoanalytical Characterizations Of Modified Palm Oil And Rice Bran Oil Into Biopolymers [ciri-ciri Mikroskopi, Spekroskopi Dan Termoanalitik Minyak Kelapa Sawit Dan Minyak Dedak Padi Yang Diubahsuai Menjadi Biopolimer] 2023 Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences Scopus Corresponding Author

Books

No. Book Title Year Publisher Authorship

Chapter In Books

No. Book Title Chapter Title Year Publisher Authorship
1 Green Production Of Bioplastics From Biomass 2025 Elsevier Main Author

Proceeding

No. Article Title Year Proceeding Indexing Authorship
1 Determination Of Microplastic Pollutants In Tap Water 2022 Aip Conference Proceedings Scopus Co Author
2 Revealing Microplastic Contamination In Mangrove Sediments Of Rhizophora Species From Setiu Wetland, Malaysia 2024 3rd Applied Sciences Research International Conference 2024 Others 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 Elucidation Of Fate And Transport Of Microplastics Accumulation In Turtle Nests Over A Nesting Season Using Isotope-ratio Mass Spectrometry (irms) Co-Researcher National KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) RM158,000.00 In Progress
2 Development Of A Filtration System Using Activated Carbon¿¿¿metallic Nanocomposites For Microfiber Removal From Laundry Wastewater Co-Researcher National KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) RM800,000.00 In Progress
3 Spatiotemporal Dynamics, Polymer Characterization, And Risk Evaluation Of Microplastic Flux In The Terengganu River Basin For Integrated Pollution Hotspot Assessment Project Leader University UMT RM110,000.00 In Progress
4 Investigating Local Fungi For Efficient Plastic Degradation And Waste Remediation Co-Researcher University UMT RM26,700.00 In Progress
5 Mechanistic Study Of Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics Uptake Onto Plastic Waste In Aquatic Systems: Evaluation Of Adsorption Capacity And Interactions Using Response Surface Methodology, Isotherm Modeling, And Molecular Dynamic Simulations Co-Researcher University UMT RM40,000.00 In Progress
6 Elucidating Ecotoxicological Risk Of Microplastics Substrate-persistent Organic Pollutants By Thermal Desorption-gc/tof-ms For Mariculture Food Security Project Leader National KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) RM182,750.00 In Progress
7 Elucidating The Calcium Oxide Derived From The Waste Shells Of Mud Clam (geloina Expansa) As A Catalyst For Biodiesel Production Co-Researcher University UMT RM20,000.00 In Progress
8 Heis For Sustainable Blue Economy In Malaysia And Indonesia (sustainablue) Co-Researcher International European Union RM4,088,000.00 In Progress
9 Explication Of The Synergies Of Microplastics Affecting The Functional Roles Of Coral Reef Ecosystems Co-Researcher National KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) RM147,000.00 In Progress
10 Explication Of The Synergies Of Microplastics Affecting The Functional Roles Of Coral Reef Ecosystems Co-Researcher National Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) RM147,000.00 In Progress
11 Development Of A Filtration System Using Activated Carbon-metallic Nanoparticles For Microfiber Mitigation From Hospital Wastewater Discharge Co-Researcher National KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) RM223,680.00 In Progress
12 Spatiotemporal Evaluation And Characterization Of Microplastic And Associated Compounds In The Marine Environment Of Antarctica And Sub-antarctica Regions Co-Researcher National Yayasan Penyelidikan Antartika Sultan Mizan (YPASM) RM150,000.00 In Progress
13 Ecosystem And Life From The Negative Consequences Of Climate Change And The Disposal Of Plastic Debris - Eco Marine Co-Researcher International ERASMUS PROGRAM - UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUS RM174,678.39 Completed
14 Microplastic Contamination In The Kuantan River Basin: Distribution, Composition, Ecological Risk Assessment And General Public Awareness/ Co-Researcher University Universiti Malaysia Pahang RM35,600.00 In Progress
15 Elucidating Paths Of Microplastics From Environment To Human Colon As Mechanisms To Explain Potential Colon Carcinogenesis Co-Researcher National Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) RM140,260.00 Completed
16 Kelimpahan Mikroplastik Pada Area Upwelling Di Laut Banggai, Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia Co-Researcher International Universitas Indonesia (HIBAH PUTI RISET UNIVERSITAS INDONESIA 2023) RM30,000.00 In Progress
17 Elucidating Paths Of Microplastics From Environment To Human Colon As Mechanisms To Explain Potential Colon Cancer Risk Co-Researcher National Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) RM140,260.00 In Progress
18 Spatiotemporal Evaluation And Characterization Of Microplastic And Associated Compounds In The Marine Environment Of Antarctica And Sub-antarctica Regions Co-Researcher National YAYASAN PENYELIDIKAN ANTARTIKA SULTAN MIZAN RM150,000.00 In Progress
19 Building A Comprehensive Mechanism For Preserving Marine Ecosystems And Life From The Negative Consequences Of Climate Change And The Disposal Of Plastic Debris-eco Marine Co-Researcher International ERASMUS RM700,000.00 In Progress
20 Studi Mikroplastik Di Kawasan Laut Dalam Selat Makassar Dan Selat Lombok Co-Researcher International UNIVERSITAS INDONESIA RM27,601.27 In Progress
21 Investigating Microplastic Polymeric-additives Using A Designated Pyrolysis Thermal Method Coupled With Gas Chromatography-mass Spectroscopy For Risk Assessment Evaluation Project Leader National Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) RM107,300.00 Completed
22 Invistigating Microplastic Polymeric-additives Using A Designated Pyrolysis Thermal Method Coupled With Gas Chromatography-mass Spectroscopy For Risk Assessment Evaluation Project Leader National Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) RM107,300.00 In Progress
23 Investigation On Miroplastic Contribution In Atmospheric Deposition From Coastal Zone Of Terengganu Via Physico Chemical Approach Co-Researcher University UMT RM20,000.00 In Progress
24 Investigation On Microplastic Contribution In Atmospheric Deposition From Coastal Zone Of Terengganu Via Physicochemical Approach Co-Researcher University Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) RM20,000.00 In Progress
25 Sustainable Biomaterials From Malaysian Resources: Preparation And Characterization Of Bioplastic Material For Microplastic Solutions Project Leader Private ALS Technichem (M) Sdn Bhd RM50,000.00 In Progress
26 Theory And Inhouse Training On Sampling And Identification Of Microplastic In Water Mrig-nahrim Co-Researcher National Institut Penyelidikan Hidraulik Kebangsaan Malaysia (Nahrim) RM15,000.00 Completed
27 Theory And Inhouse Training On Sampling And Identification Of Microplastic In Water Mrig-nahrim Co-Researcher National Institut Penyelidikan Hidraulik Kebangsaan Malaysai (NAHRIM) RM15,000.00 In Progress

TEACHING

Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
No. Subject Name Degree Level
1 Basic Chemistry Practical Bachelor
2 Inorganic Chemistry Practical Bachelor
3 International Mobility Outbound Iii Bachelor
4 Final Year Research Project I Bachelor
5 Practical For Analytical Chemistry Bachelor
6 International Mobility Outbound I Bachelor
7 Lipid Chemistry Bachelor
8 Research Methods In Chemical Sciences Bachelor
9 Safety And Management Of Chemicals Bachelor
10 Basic Analytical Chemistry Bachelor
11 Colloid Chemistry Bachelor
12 Industrial Training Bachelor
13 Oleochemistry Bachelor
14 Spectroscopic Technique In Analytical Chemistry Bachelor
15 Final Year Research Project Ii Bachelor
16 International Mobility Outbound Ii Bachelor
17 Marine Debris In Circular Blue Economy Bachelor
18 Basic And Application Of Colloid Chemistry Bachelor
19 Basics And Application Of Colloid Chemistry Bachelor
20 Basic Practical Chemistry Bachelor
21 Practical Organic Chemistry Bachelor

POSTGRADUATE STUDENT

Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
No. Student Name Degree Status
1 Corry Yanti Manullang Doctor of Philosophy Completed
2 Radiah Binti Ali Doctor of Philosophy Completed
3 Ong Chai Kee Doctor of Philosophy Ongoing
4 Nurul Anisa Mat Yunan Doctor of Philosophy Ongoing
5 Ahmad Ammarluddin Bin Mohd Ali Doctor of Philosophy Ongoing
6 Ahmad Ammarluddin Bin Mohd Ali Master Completed
7 Nur Izzati Binti Abd Razak Master Completed
8 Nur Syafiqah Binti Mohd Maulana Master Ongoing
9 Norashikin Binti Albar Master Ongoing
10 Wong Ru Yee Master Ongoing
11 Najihah Binti Mohd Zawawi 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 Projek Perkhidmatan Persampelan Dan Analisis Mikroplastik Dalam Air Di Lembangan Sungai Terpilih Dan Loji Rawatan Air Bagi Makmal Kualiti Air, Nahrim - Qt250000000015513 01/08/2025 - 01/02/2026 National Enviro Exceltech Sdn Bhd
2 Projek Perkhidmatan Analisa Berkaitan Dengan Mikroplastik Bagi Tahun 2025 01/07/2025 - 01/12/2025 National Agensi Nuklear Malaysia
3 Projek Perkhidmatan Analisa Berkaitan Dengan Mikroplastik Bagi Tahun 2025-1 01/06/2025 - 01/11/2025 National Agensi Nuklear Malaysia
4 Perkhidmatan Persampelan Dan Analisis Mikroplastik Dalam Air Di Lembangan Sungai Muda Kedah/penang Dan Sungai Kuantan Pahang Untuk Institut Penyelidikan Air Kebangsaan Malaysia (nahrim) 01/05/2024 - 01/11/2025 National Nstitut Penyelidikan Air Kebangsaan Malaysia (nahrim)
5 Perkhidmatan Real-time Microplastic Analysis 01/07/2024 - 01/10/2025 National Agensi Nuklear Malaysia
6 Bengkel Water Quality Modeling Using Qual2k 01/10/2024 - 01/12/2024 National Petronas
7 Projek Perundingan Perkhidmatan Persampelan Dan Analisis Mikroplastik Dan Makroplastik Dalam Air Di Lembangan Sungai Sarawak Di Sarawak Untuk Institut Penyelidikan Air Kebangsaan Malaysia (nahrim) 01/10/2023 - 01/12/2024 National Eetsb (umtjcs)
8 Rapid Real-time Microplastic Analysis (fisheries Research Institute) 01/08/2023 - 01/11/2024 National Fisheries Research Institute
9 Perkhidmatan Konsultansi Neuston Net Di Semenanjung Malaysia 01/07/2024 - 01/10/2024 National Institut Penyelidikan Perikanan (fri)
10 Bengkel Persampelan, Analisis Dan Pencirian Mikroplastik Dalam Pelbagai Sampel 01/04/2024 - 01/04/2024 National Agensi Nuklear Malaysia
11 Microplastic Analysis In Tissue 01/03/2023 - 01/01/2024 National Pusat Perubatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
12 Kajian Pembangunan Penduduk Tempatan Dan Pemilik Penginapan Di Dalam Pengurusan Sisa Secara Mampam Bagi Mengurangkan Pencemaran Dan Kebocoran Persekitaran Marin 01/01/2023 - 01/12/2023 National Majlis Bandaraya Kuala Terengganu (mbkt)
13 Projek Perkhidmatan Persampelan Dan Analisis Makroplastik Dan Mikroplastik Dalam Air Di Lembangan Sungai Klang, Selangor Di Institut Penyelidikan Air Kebangsaan Malaysia (nahrim) 01/05/2022 - 01/12/2022 National Nstitut Penyelidikan Air Kebangsaan Malaysia (nahrim)
14 Regional Consultation On Marine Plastic Research Inventory, 20 April 2022 01/04/2022 - 01/06/2022 National Kementerian Alam Sekitar Dan Air (kasa)

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER

Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
No. Title Year Level Collaborator Funder
1 Program Sulam "jangang Tohok Minyok Masok, Kito Buat Sabung Diy: Kaedah Penyediaan Sabun Dari Minyak Masak Terpakai 2.0" 2024 - 2025 University Industry SULAM
2 Projek Penghasilan Sabun Diy Dari Minyak Masak Terpakai (knowledge Transfer Program Kota Tinggi-umt) 2023 - 2024 University University KTP
3 Ktag Think Green, Keep It Magically Usable - 2022 - 2023 University University none
4 Optimization Of Passive Sampler Technique For Tracking Covid-19 Spread Through Wastewater Systems And Microplastics 2021 - 2022 National Industry PPRN

AWARDS

No. Name of Awards/Recognition Awarding Institution Year Awarded Level
1 8th International Symposium Of Current Progress In Mathematics And Sciences (iscpms) 2022 Travel Grant For Invited Speaker (flight Usd550, Meals And Hotel 4d3n) Universitas Indonesia/ Organizing Committee Iscpms2022 2022 International