ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR. WAHIZATUL AFZAN BINTI AZMI
Faculty of Science & Marine Environment
wahizatul@umt.edu.my
https://wise.umt.edu.my/wahizatul
Executive Summary
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Expertise
LIFE SCIENCES
Biological Sciences
Zoology
Entomology (Including Insect Taxonomy, Insect Pathology and Insect Toxicology)
Publications
Indexed Journal (Scopus & Wos)
Non-Indexed Journal
Books
Chapter In Books
Proceedings
RM2,941,004.00
Approved Grants
15
H-Index (Scopus)
30
Number of Projects
16
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 | A Review On Aerodramus Spp. In Tropical Ecosystems: Emphasis On Food Sources For Edible Bird Nest (ebn) Production | 2025 | Journal Of Sustainability Science And Management | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 2 | Effect Of Symbiotic Bee Fungus On Survival Of Stingless Bee Heterotrigona Itama Larvae | 2022 | Malaysian Journal Of Microbiology | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 3 | Evaluation Of Native Stingless Bee Species (heterotrigona Itama And Geniotrigona Thoracica) For Pollination Efficiency On Melon Manis Terengganu | 2023 | Malaysian Applied Biology | Scopus | Main Author, Corresponding Author |
| 4 | Chemical Constituents And Antifeedant Activity Of Essential Oils From Four Selected Malaysian Local Plants Against The Invasive Red Palm Weevil Larvae | 2026 | Indonesian Journal Of Chemistry | WoS | Co Author |
| 5 | The Responses Of Roselle (hibiscus Sabdariffa L.) To The Application Of Plant Growth Regulators In Developing Seedless Fruit And Maintaining Its Quality | 2022 | Malaysian Applied Biology | Google Scholar | Co Author |
| 6 | Ontogenic Time And Morphometric Analysis Of In-vitro Rearing Of Stingless Bee Queen, Heterotrigona Itama (hymenoptera: Apidae: Meliponini) | 2022 | Serangga | Scopus | Main Author, Corresponding Author |
| 7 | The Metallic Blue Fly, Axona Chalcopyga (wiedemann, 1830) (diptera: Syrphidae) In Gelam Forests, New To Malaysia | 2024 | Journal Of Insect Biodiversity And Systematics | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 8 | Combination Of A Nano-emulsion Formulation Of Metarhizium Anisopliae With A Catch And Release Pheromone Trap For The Management Of Red Palm Weevil In Coconut | 2025 | Asian Research Journal Of Agriculture | Non-Index | Co Author |
| 9 | Bioefficacy Of An Oil-emulsion Formulation Of Entomopathogenic Fungus, Metarhizium Anisopliae Against Adult Red Palm Weevil, Rhynchophorus Ferrugineus | 2023 | Insects | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 10 | Palynology Of The Stingless Bees, Heterotrigona Itama (hymenoptera: Apidae) In The Coastal Forest Of Terengganu | 2025 | Serangga | Scopus | Co Author |
| 11 | Total Phenolic And Flavonoid Content In The Essential Oils Of Selected Plants And Its Insecticide Activity For Sustainable Control Of Red Palm Weevil (rhynchophorus Ferrugineus) | 2025 | Journal Of Sustainability Science And Management | Scopus | Co Author |
| 12 | Bazzania Spiralis Extracts Exhibit Effective Toxicity And Oviposition Deterrence Against Bemisia Tabaci | 2025 | Pertanika Journal Of Tropical Agricultural Science | Scopus | Co Author |
| 13 | The Utilization Of Microbes For Sustainable Food Production | 2023 | Biotechnologia | Scopus | Co Author |
| 14 | Synthesis Of N-acyl Glycine Surfactant From Palm Oil As Green Repellent And Toxicant To Termite (microcerotermes Diversus) | 2022 | Anais Da Academia Brasileira De Ciencias | Scopus | Co Author |
| 15 | Setting A Plausible Route For Saline Soil-based Crop Cultivations By Application Of Beneficial Halophyte-associated Bacteria: A Review | 2022 | Microorganisms | Scopus | Co Author |
| 16 | Conidial Emulsion Formulation And Thermal Storability Of Metarhizium Anisopliae Against Red Palm Weevil, Rhynchophorus Ferrugineus Olivier (coleoptera: Dryophthoridae) | 2022 | Microorganisms | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 17 | The Current Trend In Biological Control Approaches In The Mitigation Of Golden Apple Snail Pomacea Spp. | 2022 | Biological Control | Scopus | Main Author |
| 18 | Molluscicidal Activity Of Entomopathogenic Fungus, Metarhizium Anisopliae (hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) Against Golden Apple Snails, Pomacea Canaliculata (architaeniglossa: Ampullariidae) | 2024 | Sains Malaysiana | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 19 | Foraging Activity And Preference Of Pollen Sources By Stingless Bee, Heterotrigona Itama In Tropical Lowland Forest Of Terengganu | 2024 | Malaysian Applied Biology | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 20 | Detection Of Microplastics In Honey Of Stingless Bee (heterotrigona Itama) And Honey Bee (apis Mellifera) From Malaysia | 2025 | Biodiversitas | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 21 | Sustaining Beehive-fence To Reduce Elephant Encroachment In Oil Palm Plantation | 2023 | Journal Of Oil Palm Research | WoS | Co Author |
| 22 | Pollen Sources Foraged By Domesticated Stingless Bee (heterotrigona Itama) Reared In Gelam Forests Of Terengganu, Malaysia | 2023 | Serangga | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 23 | Pathogenicity Of Native Entomopathogenic Fungus, Beauveria Bassiana (bals.-criv.) Vuill. On The Red Palm Weevil, Rhynchophorus Ferrugineus Olivier Adults [kepatogenan Kulat Entomopatogen Asli, Beauveria Bassiana (bals.-criv.) Vuill. Ke Atas Kumbang Merah Palma, Rhynchophorus Ferrugineus Olivier Dewasa] | 2024 | Serangga | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 24 | Photoprotective Properties Of Four Structure Propolis From Heterotrigona Itama Stingless Beehive: Fractionation, Bioactivity Analysis, And Chemical Profiling | 2024 | Heliyon | Scopus | Co Author |
| 25 | Antioxidative As Self-defense During Red Palm Weevil Infestation In Coconut Cultivar ‘mawa’ | 2024 | Journal Of Sustainability Science And Management | Scopus | Co Author |
Books
| No. | Book Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nadi Kelulut | 2025 | Penerbit Umt |
Chapter In Books
| No. | Book Title | Chapter Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malaysia Insights: Functional Roles Of Insects | Preference Of Pollen Sources Collected By Indo-malaya Stingless Bees (hymenoptera; Apidae; Meliponini) From Lowland Forest Area | 2023 | PERHILITAN | Corresponding Author |
| 2 | Recent Advances In Global Meliponiculture | A Review On The Pollination Services By Stingless Bees, Heterotrigona Itama (hymenoptera; Apidae; Meliponini), On Some Important Crops In Malaysia | 2023 | HTTPS://WWW.IGI-GLOBAL.COM/BOOK/REC | |
| 3 | Malaysia Insights: Functional Roles Of Insects | Preference Of Pollen Sources Collected By Indo-malaya Stingless Bees (hymenoptera; Apidae; Meliponini) From Lowland Forest Area | 2023 | PERHILITAN |
Proceeding
| No. | Article Title | Year | Proceeding | Indexing | Authorship |
|---|
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 | Unveiling The Novel Unique Of Gelam Honey Bio-markers Using Palynological, Floral-bee Species-pollen Interaction And Bioactive Properties For A Sustainable Gelam Forest Conservation Strategy | Project Leader | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM160,200.00 | In Progress |
| 2 | Elucidation Of The Safety Dose And Mechanism Of Immuno-modulatory Effects Of Standardized Malaysian Stingless Bee Bread As Alternative Supplement | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM156,400.00 | In Progress |
| 3 | Pollination Efficiency And Economic Value Of Pollination Service By Stingless Bee, Heterotrigona Itama In Coconut Plantation | Project Leader | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM173,500.00 | In Progress |
| 4 | Unveiling The Toxicity Mechanism Of Entomopathogenic Fungus (metarhizium Anisopliae) In Controlling Invasive Rice Pest, Golden Apple Snails (pomacea Spp.) For Sustaining Food Security In Malaysia | Project Leader | National | KEMENTERIAN PENGAJIAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM143,000.00 | In Progress |
| 5 | Comparison Study Of Floral Biology And Pollination Of Malaysian Endemic Vanilla Species To The Economically Important Vanilla Planifolia Andrews And Morphology Matching With Malaysian Stingless Bee Species | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 6 | Unveiling The Toxicity Mechanism Of Entomopathogenic Fungus (metarhizium Anisopliae) In Controlling Invasive Rice Pest, Golden Apple Snails (pomacea Spp.) For Sustaining Food Security In Malaysia | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) | RM143,000.00 | In Progress |
| 7 | Development Of In-vitro Rearing Of Stingless Bee Queens For Sustainable Colony Upscale Production And Conservation Purposes | Project Leader | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM195,500.00 | Completed |
| 8 | Melissopalynology And Economic Evaluation Of Gelam Honey From Selected Gelam Forest | Project Leader | Private | UMT | RM85,000.00 | In Progress |
| 9 | Beehive Fence Using Honeybees (apis Cerana And Apis Mellifere) As A Natural Deterrent Of Asian Elephant (elephas Maximus) In Tdmp Oil Plantation In Malaysia | Co-Researcher | Industry | TDM Plantation Sdn Bhd | RM295,104.00 | Completed |
| 10 | Elucidating The Bio-efficacy Of Coastal Halophytes Rhizobacteria In Promoting Rice Plant Health, Growth And Productivity On Saline Soil | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM123,000.00 | Completed |
| 11 | Melissopalynology And Economic Evaluation Of Gelam Honey From Selected Gelam Forest | Project Leader | National | WWF Malaysia & UMT | RM85,000.00 | In Progress |
| 12 | Investigation On The Electron Scattering, Diffraction Pattern And Kinetic Parameters Of Silver Nanoparticle Capped With Beta-carboline Derived From Cassava Biowaste. | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN PENGAJIAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM91,000.00 | Completed |
| 13 | Investigation On The Electron Scattering, Diffraction Pattern And Kinetic Parameters Of Silver Nanoparticle Capped With Beta-carboline Derived From Cassava Biowaste. | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) | RM91,000.00 | In Progress |
| 14 | Biocontrol Study Of Red Palm Weevil, Rhyncophorus Ferrugineus | Project Leader | Industry | Sime Darby Sdn. Bhd | RM90,000.00 | In Progress |
| 15 | Biocontrol Study Of Red Palm Weevil, Rhyncophorus Ferrugineus | Project Leader | Industry | Sime Darby Research Sdn. Bhd. | RM90,000.00 | In Progress |
| 16 | Development Of In-vitro Rearing Of Stingless Bee Queens For Sustainable Colony Upscale Production And Conservation Purposes | Project Leader | National | Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) | RM195,500.00 | In Progress |
| 17 | Queen Blueprint: In-vitro Stingless Bee Queen Rearing For Honey And Colony Upscale Production | Project Leader | University | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) | RM25,000.00 | In Progress |
| 18 | Elucidating The Bio-efficacy Of Coastal Halophytes Rhizobacteria In Promoting Rice Plant Health, Growth And Productivity On Saline Soil | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) | RM123,000.00 | In Progress |
| 19 | Development And Evaluation Of Beauvaria Bassiana Bioinsecticides For Red Palm Weevil | Project Leader | Industry | Sime Darby Research Sdn. Bhd. | RM32,000.00 | Completed |
| 20 | Elucidating The Potential Of Liverworts As Biopesticides In Activation Of Chili Plant Defence Upon Infestation With Pest Insects | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) | RM84,100.00 | Completed |
| 21 | Development And Evaluation Of Beauvaria Bassiana Bioinsecticides For Red Palm Weevil | Project Leader | Industry | Sime Darby Sdn. Bhd | RM32,000.00 | Completed |
| 22 | Fremeebee: French Malaysian Initiative For Intelligent Beehive Health Monitoring | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) | RM66,000.00 | Completed |
| 23 | Elucidating The Potential Of Liverworts As Biopesticides In Activation Of Chili Plant Defence Upon Infestation With Pest Insects | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM84,100.00 | Completed |
| 24 | Freemeebee: French Malaysian Initiative For Intelligent Beehive Health Monitoring | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM66,000.00 | Completed |
| 25 | Integrated Vector Management: Managing Aedes Mosquito Resistance Populations, Vectors Of Zika And Dengue Using Fungal Infection | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pengajian Malaysia (KPM) | RM116,800.00 | In Progress |
| 26 | Development Of Biological Control System For Red Palm Weevil (rhynchophorus Ferrugineus, Rpw) In Cococnut Planting Areas | Project Leader | National | Institut Penyelidikan dan Kemajuan Pertanian Malaysia (MARDI) | RM20,000.00 | Completed |
| 27 | Development Of Biological Control System For Red Palm Weevil In Coconut Planting Areas | Co-Researcher | National | MARDI | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 28 | 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 |
| 29 | Theory And Inhouse Training On Sampling And Identification Of Microplastics In Water | Co-Researcher | National | Institut Penyelidikan Hidraulik Kebangsaan Malaysia (NAHRIM) | RM15,000.00 | In Progress |
| 30 | Elucidating The Mode Of Action Of Essential Oils From Four Plants Against The Invasive Red Palm Weevil And The Defence Mechanisms Of The Weevil | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM104,800.00 | Completed |
TEACHING
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Subject Name | Degree Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aquatic Ecology | Bachelor |
| 2 | Research Methodology In Biology | Bachelor |
| 3 | Aquatic Ecology I | Diploma |
| 4 | Crop Protection | Bachelor |
| 5 | Evolution And Biodiversity | Bachelor |
| 6 | Principles Of Biology | Diploma |
| 7 | Principles Of Ecology | Bachelor |
| 8 | Research Project Ii | Bachelor |
| 9 | Field Ecology | Bachelor |
| 10 | Taxonomy And Systematics Of Organisms | Bachelor |
| 11 | Insect Biology And Systematics | Bachelor |
| 12 | Research Project I | Bachelor |
| 13 | Biology Of Organisms Ii | Bachelor |
POSTGRADUATE STUDENT
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Student Name | Degree | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roziah Ghazi | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 2 | Nurul Izdihar Binti Razali | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 3 | Tay Karh Yan | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 4 | Mohanasundarapandian Sivakumar | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 5 | Muhammad Izzelen Izzauddin Bin Mamat | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 6 | Najihah Binti Abdul Halim | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 7 | Masitah Binti Mohamad | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 8 | Najihah Binti Abdul Halim | Master | Completed |
| 9 | Cheong Jia Lei | Master | Completed |
| 10 | Hisham Bin Hamzah | Master | Completed |
| 11 | Pang Suk Mei | Master | Completed |
| 12 | Damiea Asma Binti Abdullah | Master | Completed |
| 13 | Muhammad Faqih Luqman Bin Fuaad | Master | Completed |
| 14 | Raja Hasya Ilyana Binti Raja Ahmad | Master | Completed |
| 15 | Mohamad Ikmal Hakim Bin Allahudin | Master | Completed |
| 16 | Siti Zulaikha Binti A'fifi | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Method For In-vitro Breeding Of Stingless Bee Queens | Patent | none | PI2025001710 | 2025 |
| 2 | Sistem Kawalan Biologi Kumbang Palma Merah (rpw) Menggunakan Formulasi Nano-emulsi Kulat Metarhizium Dan Perangkap Berferomon Baharu Di Kawasan Penanaman Kelapa | Copyright | Awarded | CRLY2024W03862 | 2023 |
| 3 | A Method For Producing In-vitro Stingless Bee Queens | Patent | none | PI2023007186 | 2023 |
CONSULTANCY
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Title | Date | Level | Client Name |
|---|
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Title | Year | Level | Collaborator | Funder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Empowering Marginalized Communities Socio-economy Through Sustainable Cultivation Of Melon Manis Terengganu - Subproject: Stingless Beekeeping | 2021 - 2026 | National | Industry | none |
| 2 | Peningkatan Produktiviti Penternak Kelulut Kecil Terengganu Melalui Inisiatif Teknologi Pembiakbakaan Ratu Kelulut Secara In-vitro | 2025 - 2025 | University | Ngo | KTAGS |
| 3 | Projek Pembiakbakaan Ratu Kelulut In-vitro Untuk Penternak Kelulut Terpilih Di Negeri Terengganu | 2024 - 2024 | National | Community | none |
| 4 | Empowering Marginalized Communities Socio-economy Through Sustainable Cultivation Of Melon Manis Terengganu | 2021 - 2024 | National | Government | none |
AWARDS
| No. | Name of Awards/Recognition | Awarding Institution | Year Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Met-gas: Nanoemulsion Bio-molluscicide To Combat Siput Gondang Emas In Rice Fields | Unisza, Umt And Tati | 2025 | National |
| 2 | Trigona Queen Expert: An Advanced In The Artificially Mated And Inseminated Stingless Bee Queens Breeding Technique | Unisza, Umt And Tati | 2024 | National |
| 3 | Apiba 2023 Scientific Excellence Award | Universidad De Los Andes, Colombia | 2023 | International |
| 4 | Ultra-premium Acacia Honey: Improving And Generating Higher Income Of Stingless Beekeepers For A Sustainable Meliponiculture Practices | Unisza, Umt And Tati | 2023 | National |
| 5 | Silent Planters: A Way Forward To Generate Side Income Of Deaf Community | Unisza, Umt And Tati | 2023 | National |
| 6 | The Bee-hive Fence: A New Mitigation Method To Deter Elephant In Oil Palm Plantation | Unisza, Umt And Tati | 2022 | National |
| 7 | Silent Planters: A Way Forward To Generate Side Income Of Deaf Community | Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (kpt), Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (umk) | 2022 | National |
| 8 | Queen Blueprint: In-vitro Stingless Bee Queen For Honey & Colony Upscale Production | Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (kpt), Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (umk) | 2022 | National |
| 9 | Silent Planters: A Way Forward To Generate Side Income Of Deaf Community | Unisza, Umt And Tati | 2022 | National |
