ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR. SANDRA CATHERINE A/P ZAINATHAN
Faculty of Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences
sandra@umt.edu.my
https://wise.umt.edu.my/sandra
Executive Summary
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Expertise
LIFE SCIENCES
Fisheries And Aquaculture Sciences
Aquaculture Sciences
Diseases of Aquatic Organisms
Publications
Indexed Journal (Scopus & Wos)
Non-Indexed Journal
Books
Chapter In Books
Proceedings
RM325,000.00
Approved Grants
9
H-Index (Scopus)
5
Number of Projects
6
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 | Ultrafiltration Process For White Spot Syndrome Virus (wssv) Mitigation Strategy In Indoor Shrimp Farming System | 2025 | Aquaculture International | WoS | Co Author |
| 2 | Molecular Characterization Of Infectious Spleen And Kidney Necrosis Virus (isknv) In Malaysian Brown-marbled Grouper (epinephelus Fuscoguttatus) From West Malaysia | 2022 | Aacl Bioflux | Scopus | Main Author, Corresponding Author |
| 3 | Molecular Detection Of Megalocytivirus Genotype: Infectious Spleen And Kidney Necrosis Virus In Malaysian Oviparous Aquarium Fish | 2022 | Journal Of Sustainability Science And Management | Scopus | Main Author, Corresponding Author |
| 4 | Temporal Dynamics Of The Bacterial Community Structure And Functions Associated With Marine Sponges Collected Off Karah Island, Terengganu, Malaysia | 2024 | Microbe (netherlands) | Scopus | Co Author |
| 5 | Temporal Dynamics Of The Bacterial Community Structure And Functions Associated With Marine Sponges Collected Off Karah Island, Terengganu, Malaysia | 2024 | Microbe (netherlands) | Scopus | Co Author |
| 6 | Diversity And Functional Roles Of The Symbiotic Microbiome Associated To Marine Sponges Off Karah Island, Terengganu, Malaysia | 2023 | Regional Studies In Marine Science | Scopus | Co Author |
| 7 | Biosynthesis And Cytotoxic Activity Of In Vitro Expressed Scygonadin Protein | 2023 | Squalen Bulletin Of Marine And Fisheries Postharvest And Biotechnology | Scopus | Co Author |
| 8 | Molecular Epidemiology Of Megalocytivirus In Freshwater Angelfish (pterophyllum Scalare) From Johor, Malaysia | 2023 | Veterinary World | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
Books
| No. | Book Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enaknya Makanan Laut: Keselamatan Dan Kesedaran | 2022 | Penerbit Umt | Co Author |
| 2 | Yummy Seafood Safety And Awareness | 2022 | Penerbit Umt | Co Author |
Chapter In Books
| No. | Book Title | Chapter Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aquaculture Pathophysiology: Volume Ii. Crustacean And Molluscan Diseases | White Spot Syndrome Virus In Wild Mud Crabs | 2022 | Elsevier | Main Author |
| 2 | Aquaculture Pathophysiology: Finfish Diseases: Volume I | Tasmanian Atlantic Salmon Reovirus | 2022 | Elsevier | Main Author |
| 3 | Current Developments And Technologies In Aquaculture Volume 3 | Experimental Insight Into How Anthropogenic Sound Affects Tilapia Fingerlings | 2025 | PENERBIT UMT | Co Author |
| 4 | Aquaculture Pathophysiology:volume Ii Crustacean And Moluuscan Disease | White Spot Syndrome Virus In Wild Mud Crabs | 2022 | ELSEVIER | |
| 5 | Microbial Diseases Of Marine Organisms | A Review Of Marine Viruses In Coral Ecosystem | 2023 | JMSE | Corresponding Author |
| 6 | Aquaculture Pathophysiology: Volume Ii. Crustacean And Molluscan Diseases | Nematopsis Sp. Infections | 2022 | Elsevier | Main 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 | Elucidation Of Recombinant Vaccine Against The Local Viral Necrosis Capsid Protein In Protecting The Malaysian Grouper | Project Leader | University | UMT | RM30,000.00 | In Progress |
| 2 | Development And Efficacy Of Recombinant Vaccine Based On Local Viral Nervous Necrosis In Malaysian Grouper | Project Leader | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 3 | Development And Efficacy Of Recombinant Vaccine Based On Local Viral Nervous Necrosis In Malaysian Grouper | Project Leader | University | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 4 | Unveiling The Impact Of Symbiotic Prokaryote And Viral Community Associated With Tropical Marine Sponges Towards The Monitoring Of The Sponges Health Condition | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM100,000.00 | Completed |
| 5 | Unveiling The Impact Of Symbiotic Prokaryote And Viral Community Associated With Tropical Marine Sponges Towards The Monitoring Of The Sponges Health Condition. | Co-Researcher | National | kpt | RM100,000.00 | In Progress |
TEACHING
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Subject Name | Degree Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advanced Fish Nutrition | Bachelor |
| 2 | Fish Parasitology | Bachelor |
| 3 | Health Of Aquatic Organisms | Bachelor |
| 4 | Appreciation Of Nature And Ocean Heritage | Bachelor |
| 5 | Scientific Writing In Fisheries | Diploma |
| 6 | Fisheries Instrumentation Technology | Diploma |
| 7 | Fishing Gear Technology | Bachelor |
| 8 | Fish Health Management | Bachelor |
| 9 | Final Year Project Ii | Bachelor |
| 10 | Seafood Safety And Quality | Bachelor |
| 11 | Fish Health | Diploma |
| 12 | International Mobility Outbound I | Bachelor |
| 13 | Scientific Writing In Fisheries | Bachelor |
| 14 | Industrial Training | Bachelor |
POSTGRADUATE STUDENT
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Student Name | Degree | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nor Maisarah Binti Rameli | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 2 | Saranya A/p Sinnasamy | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 3 | Che Azarulzaman Bin Che Johan | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 4 | Nurfarhana Binti Rosli | Master | Completed |
| 5 | Logajothiswaran A/l Ambalavanan | Master | Completed |
| 6 | Che Azarulzaman Bin Che Johan | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Permainan Papan Tangga Beracun: Keselamatan Makanan Laut | Copyright | Awarded | DV2025C03405 | 2025 |
CONSULTANCY
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Title | Date | Level | Client Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advice And Training Of Yke Aquaculture Laborotary Staffs On Fish Cell Culture | 01/01/2024 - 01/02/2024 | National | Mr Yu Kar Fook |
| 2 | Microbial Management | 01/07/2019 - 01/07/2022 | National | Mr Yu Kar Fook |
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Title | Year | Level | Collaborator | Funder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akuakultur Pintar: Program Pemindahan Ilmu Teknik Ternakan Akuakultur Ke Sekolah Terpilih Menggunakan Pendekatan Pembelajaran Berasaskan Pengalaman | 2025 - 2025 | University | Government | KTAGS |
| 2 | Knowledge Transfer Program On Seafood Safety To Different Streaming Primary Schools: Education Empowerment Via Interactive Game-based And Storytelling Learning | 2025 - 2025 | University | Government | KTAGS |
| 3 | Development And Efficacy Of Recombinant Vaccine Based On Local Viral Nervous Necrosis In Malaysian Grouper | 2022 - 2024 | National | Industry | none |
| 4 | Microbial Management: Virology | 2019 - 2024 | National | Industry | none |
| 5 | Assistance On Pcr Detection Of Megalocytivirus On Fish Samples | 2023 - 2023 | National | Industry | none |
| 6 | Detection Of Megalocytivirus In Ornamental Fish | 2017 - 2022 | National | Industry | none |
AWARDS
| No. | Name of Awards/Recognition | Awarding Institution | Year Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Complimentary Vip Passes For Vaccine World Asia Congress 2023 | Imapac | 2023 | International |
