ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR. YUSOF SHUAIB BIN IBRAHIM
Faculty of Science & Marine Environment
yusofshuaib@umt.edu.my
https://wise.umt.edu.my/yusofshuaib
Executive Summary
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Expertise
LIFE SCIENCES
Marine Sciences
Marine Biology
Other Marine Biology N.E.C
Publications
Indexed Journal (Scopus & Wos)
Non-Indexed Journal
Books
Chapter In Books
Proceedings
RM6,484,901.89
Approved Grants
18
H-Index (Scopus)
22
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 | 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 | Corresponding Author |
| 2 | Updated Checklist Of Polychaete Species (annelida) Recorded From Malaysia, With Remarks On The Research History | 2023 | Biodiversity Data Journal | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 3 | Chemical, Mechanical, And Wettability Properties Of Bioplastic Material From Manihot Esculenta Cassava-chitosan Blends As Plastic Alternative | 2024 | Starch-starke | WoS | Co Author |
| 4 | Detection Of Microplastics In Human Tissues And Organs: A Scoping Review | 2024 | Journal Of Global Health | Scopus | Co Author |
| 5 | An Improved Ultrasound-assisted Extraction (uae) And Hplc-pda Methods For Multiclass Analysis Of Pharmaceutical Residues In Fish | 2025 | Journal Of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies | WoS | Main Author |
| 6 | 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 | Main Author |
| 7 | 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 |
| 8 | Microplastics Contamination On Seaweed Surface At Rocky Shore Habitat In Port Dickson Beaches | 2025 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | Co Author |
| 9 | A Multidimensional Approach For Microplastics Monitoring In Two Major Tropical River Basins, Malaysia | 2023 | Environmental Research | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 10 | Interactions Between Marine Megafauna And Plastic Pollution In Southeast Asia | 2023 | Science Of The Total Environment | Scopus | Co Author |
| 11 | Microplastics Accumulation In Landfill Soil Of Terengganu, Malaysia | 2025 | Malaysian Journal Of Analytical Sciences | Scopus | Co Author |
| 12 | Microplastics As The Potential Reservoir And Carrier Of Viral Pathogens Detected From Hospital Sewage | 2025 | Environmental Research | WoS | Main Author, Corresponding Author |
| 13 | Marine Microplastic Contamination In Bivalves: A Case Study From The East Coast Of Peninsular Malaysia | 2025 | Regional Studies In Marine Science | Scopus | Co Author |
| 14 | Removal Efficiency For Micro-polystyrene In Water By The Oil-based Ferrofluid Employ Response Surface Methodology | 2023 | Sains Malaysiana | WoS | Co Author |
| 15 | Nereidid Polychaetes (annelida) Inhabiting The Inside Of Decaying Fronds Of The Mangrove Palm Nypa Fruticans In A Tropical Estuary In Malaysia, With Special Reference To The Life History Of The Dominant Species, Namalycastis Sp | 2024 | Journal Of Natural History | Scopus | Co Author |
| 16 | Microplastics Contamination In Natural Sea Turtle Nests At Redang Island, Malaysia | 2025 | Marine Pollution Bulletin | Scopus | Co Author |
| 17 | Microplastics As The Vector For The Attachment Of Polychlorinated Biphenyls: A Case Study Of Urbanized Langat River, Malaysia | 2025 | Marine Pollution Bulletin | WoS | Co Author |
| 18 | Utilizing Pyrolysis-gas Chromatography/mass Spectrometry For Monitoring And Analytical Characterization Of Microplastics In Polychaete Worms | 2022 | Polymers | WoS | Corresponding Author |
| 19 | Commercially Important Mangrove Crabs Are More Susceptible To Microplastic Contamination Than Other Brachyuran Species | 2023 | Science Of The Total Environment | Scopus | Co Author |
| 20 | Marine Polychaete Namalycastis Sp. Extracts Enhance Proliferation And Regeneration Of Mice 3t3 Fibroblast And Mcr-5 Human Fibroblast Cells | 2024 | Saudi Journal Of Biological Sciences | Scopus | Co Author |
| 21 | Microplastic Contamination Alters Microbial Community In Commercially Important Bivalves, Geloina Expansa, Anadara Cornea, And Meretrix Meretrix From Tropical Waters | 2025 | Marine Pollution Bulletin | WoS | Co Author |
| 22 | Detection Of Microplastics In Honey Of Stingless Bee (heterotrigona Itama) And Honey Bee (apis Mellifera) From Malaysia | 2025 | Biodiversitas | Scopus | Main Author |
| 23 | 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 | Co Author |
| 24 | Chemical, Mechanical, And Wettability Properties Of Bioplastic Material From Manihot Esculenta Cassava–chitosan Blends As Plastic Alternative | 2025 | Starch/staerke | Scopus | Co Author |
| 25 | Small Plastic Fragments: A Bridge Between Large Plastic Debris And Micro- & Nano-plastics | 2023 | Trac - Trends In Analytical Chemistry | Scopus | Co Author |
| 26 | Quantification And Characterization Of Airborne Microplastics In The Coastal Area Of Terengganu, Malaysia | 2024 | Environmental Monitoring And Assessment | Scopus | Co Author |
| 27 | Biodegradation Of Polyethylene (pe), Polypropylene (pp), And Polystyrene (ps) Microplastics By Floc-forming Bacteria, Bacillus Cereus Strain Shbf2, Isolated From A Commercial Aquafarm | 2024 | Environmental Science And Pollution Research | Scopus | Co Author |
| 28 | 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 | Co Author |
| 29 | Green Endoscopy And Sustainable Practices: A Scoping Review | 2024 | Journal Of Digestive Endoscopy | WoS | Co Author |
| 30 | Gut Microbiome Profile Of Namalycastis Sp. At Setiu Wetland In Terengganu, Malaysia | 2025 | Biodiversitas | Scopus | Co Author |
| 31 | Utilizing Pyrolysis–gas Chromatography/mass Spectrometry For Monitoring And Analytical Characterization Of Microplastics In Polychaete Worms | 2022 | Polymers | Scopus | Corresponding Author |
| 32 | Microplastics In Asean Freshwater Sediments: A Review Of Methodologies, Occurrence Levels And Effects On Aquatic Organisms | 2023 | Malaysian Journal Of Chemistry | Scopus | Co Author |
| 33 | 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 |
| 34 | 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 | Corresponding Author |
| 35 | Microplastics Pollution In Mud Crab (scylla Sp.) Aquaculture System: First Investigation And Evidence | 2023 | Environmental Pollution | Scopus | Co Author |
| 36 | Dataset Of Microplastics In The Mangrove Brachyuran Crabs At Setiu Wetlands, Peninsular Malaysia | 2023 | Data In Brief | Scopus | Co Author |
| 37 | Climate Change And The Esophagus: Speculations On Changing Disease Patterns As The World Warms | 2023 | Current Gastroenterology Reports | Scopus | Co Author |
| 38 | Estimation Of Macroplastic Yield From River Basin To Coastal Area: A Case Study Of The Klang River, Malaysia | 2025 | Marine Pollution Bulletin | WoS | Co Author |
| 39 | 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 | Co Author |
| 40 | Effective Acid Treatment And Investigation Of Microplastics In Two Common Hard Corals From Pulau Redang Marine Park, Malaysia | 2026 | Regional Studies In Marine Science | Scopus | Co Author |
Books
| No. | Book Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
|---|
Chapter In Books
| No. | Book Title | Chapter Title | Year | Publisher | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bidong Island: Natural History And Resources | Meiofauna From The Shipwrecks Of Bidong Island, South China Sea | 2022 | SPRINGER | |
| 2 | Distribution Of Marine Debris In The Mangroves Of A Semi-enclosed Lagoon System | 2025 | Jenny Stanford Publishing | Co Author |
Proceeding
| No. | Article Title | Year | Proceeding | Indexing | Authorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Determination Of Microplastic Pollutants In Tap Water | 2022 | Aip Conference Proceedings | Scopus | 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 | Spatiotemporal Dynamics, Polymer Characterization, And Risk Evaluation Of Microplastic Flux In The Terengganu River Basin For Integrated Pollution Hotspot Assessment | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM110,000.00 | In Progress |
| 3 | 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 |
| 4 | Elucidating Ecotoxicological Risk Of Microplastics Substrate-persistent Organic Pollutants By Thermal Desorption-gc/tof-ms For Mariculture Food Security | Co-Researcher | National | KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM182,750.00 | In Progress |
| 5 | Heis For Sustainable Blue Economy In Malaysia And Indonesia (sustainablue) | Co-Researcher | International | European Union | RM4,088,000.00 | In Progress |
| 6 | 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 |
| 7 | Explication Of Synergies Of Microplastics Affecting The Functional Roles Of Coral Reef Ecosystems | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) | RM147,000.00 | In Progress |
| 8 | The Evaluation Of The Thermal Effect Of Microplastic Occurrence On Ex-situ Turtle Incubation In Terengganu Using A Mathematical Modeling Approach | Co-Researcher | University | UMT | RM20,000.00 | In Progress |
| 9 | Monitoring Of The Marine Environment For Enhanced Understanding Of The Abundance And Impact Of Marine Plastic Pollution In Asia And The Pacific | Co-Researcher | International | Nuklear Malaysia | RM108,195.50 | In Progress |
| 10 | Spatiotemporal Evaluation And Characterization Of Microplastic And Associated Compounds In The Marine Environment Of Antartica And Sub-antartica Regions | Project Leader | Private | YPASM | RM150,000.00 | In Progress |
| 11 | Optical Light Propagation Method In Microplastic Water Contamination For Rapid Water Sensing Application | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) | RM90,000.00 | In Progress |
| 12 | 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 |
| 13 | Elucidating Paths Of Microplastics From Environment To Human Colon As Mechanisms To Explain Potential Colon Carcinogenesis | Project Leader | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM140,260.00 | Completed |
| 14 | Elucidating Paths Of Microplastics From Environment To Human Colon As Mechanisms To Explain Potential Colon Carcinogenesis | Project Leader | National | KEMENTERIAN PENGAJIAN TINGGI (KPT) | RM140,260.00 | In Progress |
| 15 | Mechanism Of Atmospheric Microplastics Deposition In Urban Cities Airshed Of Malaysia Via Chemometric Analysis | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM136,258.00 | In Progress |
| 16 | Spatiotemporal Evaluation And Characterization Of Microplastic And Associated Compounds In The Marine Environment Of Antarctica And Sub-antarctica Regions | Project Leader | National | YAYASAN PENYELIDIKAN ANTARTIKA SULTAN MIZAN | RM150,000.00 | In Progress |
| 17 | Investigating Microplastic Polymeric-additives Using A Designated Pyrolysis Thermal Method Coupled With Gas Chromatography-mass Spectroscopy For Risk Assessment Evaluation | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM107,300.00 | Completed |
| 18 | The Investigation Of Microplastic Ingestion And Ecological Relations On Filter Feeding Bivalves In Penang, Malaysia | Co-Researcher | National | Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) | RM85,200.00 | In Progress |
| 19 | Sustainable Biomaterials From Malaysian Resources: Preparation And Characterization Of Bioplastic Material For Microplastic Solutions | Co-Researcher | National | ALS Technichem | RM50,000.00 | Completed |
| 20 | 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 |
| 21 | Theory And Inhouse Training On Sampling And Identification Of Microplastic In Water Mrig-nahrim | Project Leader | National | Institut Penyelidikan Hidraulik Kebangsaan Malaysia (Nahrim) | RM15,000.00 | Completed |
| 22 | Theory And Inhouse Training On Sampling And Identification Of Microplastic In Water Mrig-nahrim | Project Leader | National | Government (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 | Field Work For Marine Biology | Bachelor |
| 2 | Communication For Agricultural Development | Bachelor |
| 3 | The Art Of Living With Others | Bachelor |
| 4 | Environmental Impact Assessment | Bachelor |
| 5 | Animal Science And Technology | Bachelor |
| 6 | Tropical Soil Resources | Bachelor |
| 7 | Field Course | Bachelor |
| 8 | Biology Of Aquatic Invertebrates Ii | Bachelor |
| 9 | Insect Science | Bachelor |
| 10 | Biological Oceanography | Bachelor |
| 11 | Thai Conversation In Everyday Life I | Bachelor |
| 12 | Introduction Of Tropical Horticulture | Bachelor |
| 13 | Environment - Issue And Global Perspective | Bachelor |
| 14 | Estuarine And Mangrove Ecology | Bachelor |
| 15 | Suksis 2 | Bachelor |
| 16 | Estuarine And Mangroves Ecology | Bachelor |
| 17 | Environment, Technology And Life | Bachelor |
| 18 | Special Problems | Bachelor |
| 19 | Scuba Diving Science | Bachelor |
| 20 | Tropical Field Crop Production For Food, Feed And Fuel | Bachelor |
| 21 | Biochemistry I | Bachelor |
POSTGRADUATE STUDENT
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Student Name | Degree | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nur Sakinah Binti Roslan | Doctor of Philosophy | Completed |
| 2 | Wan Nur Iwani Binti Wan Rushdi | Doctor of Philosophy | Ongoing |
| 3 | Syarifah Fatimah Binti Syed Mahdzar | Master | Completed |
| 4 | Zuhayra Nasrin Binti Ahmad Shukri | Master | Completed |
| 5 | Raz Shauqeena Batrisyea Binti Razmi Shah | Master | Completed |
| 6 | Aina Arifah Binti Khalid | 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 |
|---|
CONSULTANCY
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Title | Date | Level | Client Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Projek Persampelan Dan Analisis Mikroplastik Dalam Air Di Lembangan Sungai Muda Kedah/ Penang/ Dan Sungai Kuantan, Pahang | 01/05/2024 - 01/11/2025 | National | Nahrim |
| 2 | Perkhidmatan Real-time Mikroplastik Analysis | 01/07/2024 - 01/10/2025 | National | Agensi Nuklear Malaysia |
| 3 | Kajian Impak Bagi Projek Rintis Impak Sosial Petronas Menyemai Masa Hadapan | 01/02/2024 - 01/12/2024 | National | Yayasan Hijau |
| 4 | Perkhidmatan Persampelan Dan Analisis Mikroplastik Dan Makroplastik Dalam Air Di Lembangan Sungai Sarawak Di Sarawak | 01/10/2023 - 01/12/2024 | National | Nahrim |
| 5 | Water Quality Modelling Using Qual2k | 01/10/2024 - 01/12/2024 | National | Petronas |
| 6 | Perkhidmatan Konsultansi Neuston Net Di Semenanjung Malaysia | 01/07/2024 - 01/10/2024 | National | Institut Penyelidikan Perikanan |
| 7 | Bengkel Persampelan, Analsis Dan Pencirian Mikroplastik Dalam Pelbagai Sample Matrik | 01/04/2024 - 01/04/2024 | National | Agensi Nuklear Malaysia |
| 8 | Real-time Microplastic Analysis For Fisheries Research Institute (fri) | 01/08/2023 - 01/11/2023 | National | Fisheries Research Institute |
| 9 | Microplastic Analysis In Tissue | 01/03/2023 - 01/04/2023 | National | Prof. Dr. Norfilza Mohd Mokhtar |
| 10 | Environmental Monitoring On The Interception Of Wildlife With The Operations Of The Interceptors And The Barriers-microplastic Analysis In Fish | 01/01/2023 - 01/02/2023 | International | Gabriela Alvarez- Environmental Manager, The Ocean Cleanup |
| 11 | Projek Perkhidmatan Persampelan Dan Analisis Makroplastik Dan Mikroplastik Dalam Air Di Lembangan Sungai Klang, Selangor Di Institut Penyelidikan Air Kebangsaan Malaysia (nahrim) | 01/04/2022 - 01/12/2022 | National | Institut Penyelidikan Air Kebangsaan Malaysia (nahrim) |
| 12 | Projek Perkhidmatan Sokongan Penyelidikan Mikroplastik Dalam Air Untuk Makmal Kualiti Air, Nahrim | 01/08/2021 - 01/11/2021 | National | Institut Penyelidikan Air Kebangsaan Malaysia |
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
Note: This list is compiled based on data from the last five years.
| No. | Title | Year | Level | Collaborator | Funder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ripples Of Change: Inspiring Youth To Protect Ibai River | 2024 - 2025 | University | Ngo | none |
| 2 | Think Green, Keep It Magically Usable | 2022 - 2023 | University | University | none |
| 3 | Optimization Of Passive Sampler Technique For Tracking Covid-19 Spread Trough Wastewater Systems And Microplastics | 2021 - 2022 | University | University | PPRN |
AWARDS
| No. | Name of Awards/Recognition | Awarding Institution | Year Awarded | Level |
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