Academic Trainings
School of the Environment, The University of Queensland
Doctor of Philosophy, PhD (Ongoing)
Research: Seagrass connectivity and its role in informing marine conservation planning for megaherbivores
Thesis advisors: A.P. Dr. Daniel C. Dunn, Professor Peter Mumby, Dr. Janet Lanyon, Dr. Alison Kim Shan Wee
Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences, Universiti Malaya
Master of Philosophy in Marine Science
Research: Mapping seagrass habitat and characterising dugong feeding preferences in Sibu-Tinggi Archipelago, Johor, Malaysia
Specialisation: Seagrass mapping, spatial ecology, dugong feeding, herbivory
Thesis advisors: Dr. Jillian Ooi Lean Sim, Dr. Louisa S. Ponnampalam, Dr. Mohammed Rizman bin Idid
Faculty of Maritime Studies and Marine Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Marine Biology
Coursework: Marine biology and ecology, oceanography, aquatic methods and instrumentations, biostatistics
Research: “Description of early larval development in the giant clam, Tridacna maxima, and determination of physiological behaviour of adults as a response to temperature”
Thesis advisors: Dr. Siti Aishah Abdullah, Mdm. Norainy bt Mohd Husin
Doctor of Philosophy, PhD (Ongoing)
Research: Seagrass connectivity and its role in informing marine conservation planning for megaherbivores
Thesis advisors: A.P. Dr. Daniel C. Dunn, Professor Peter Mumby, Dr. Janet Lanyon, Dr. Alison Kim Shan Wee
Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences, Universiti Malaya
Master of Philosophy in Marine Science
Research: Mapping seagrass habitat and characterising dugong feeding preferences in Sibu-Tinggi Archipelago, Johor, Malaysia
Specialisation: Seagrass mapping, spatial ecology, dugong feeding, herbivory
Thesis advisors: Dr. Jillian Ooi Lean Sim, Dr. Louisa S. Ponnampalam, Dr. Mohammed Rizman bin Idid
Faculty of Maritime Studies and Marine Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Marine Biology
Coursework: Marine biology and ecology, oceanography, aquatic methods and instrumentations, biostatistics
Research: “Description of early larval development in the giant clam, Tridacna maxima, and determination of physiological behaviour of adults as a response to temperature”
Thesis advisors: Dr. Siti Aishah Abdullah, Mdm. Norainy bt Mohd Husin
Research and Education Fellowship/ Internship
Global Fellowship in Marine Conservation 2017 (July 2017)
Duke University Marine Laboratory, Duke University, United States
Taiwan International Graduate Program – International Internship Program (July-August 2019)
Biodiversity Research Centre, Academia Sinica, Taiwan
Duke University Marine Laboratory, Duke University, United States
Taiwan International Graduate Program – International Internship Program (July-August 2019)
Biodiversity Research Centre, Academia Sinica, Taiwan
Recognitions & Awards
National Geographic Grant 2023
National Geographic Society
Education in Science & Conservation Grants Program (ESCGP)
The Society for Conservation Biology Marine Program
Travel Grant 2024
42nd International Sea Turtle Symposium, 26 March 2024 at Pattaya, Thailand
King’s Scholarship (Biasiswa Yang di-Pertuan Agong) 2017/2018
Public Service Department, Federal Government of Malaysia
Young Environmental Research Grant 2017
Malaysian Nature Society (MNS), Malaysia
Student Travel Grant
4th Asia Pacific Coral Reef Symposium, 4-8 June 2018 at Marco Polo Plaza, Cebu City, Philippines
Wildlife Reserves Singapore Conservation Fund Student Travel Grant
13th International Seagrass Biology Workshop, 11-17 June 2018, University Town, National University of Singapore
1st place in Student Poster Competition
4th Asia Pacific Coral Reef Symposium, 4-8 June 2018, Marco Polo Plaza, Cebu City, Philippines
Rufford Small Grant
Rufford Foundation, United Kingdom
PADI Grant
PADI Foundation, United States
IdeaWild Equipment Grant
IDEA WILD, United States
Dean (High Honour) Award 2009-2011
Faculty of Maritime Studies and Marine Sciences, UMT
National Geographic Society
Education in Science & Conservation Grants Program (ESCGP)
The Society for Conservation Biology Marine Program
Travel Grant 2024
42nd International Sea Turtle Symposium, 26 March 2024 at Pattaya, Thailand
King’s Scholarship (Biasiswa Yang di-Pertuan Agong) 2017/2018
Public Service Department, Federal Government of Malaysia
Young Environmental Research Grant 2017
Malaysian Nature Society (MNS), Malaysia
Student Travel Grant
4th Asia Pacific Coral Reef Symposium, 4-8 June 2018 at Marco Polo Plaza, Cebu City, Philippines
Wildlife Reserves Singapore Conservation Fund Student Travel Grant
13th International Seagrass Biology Workshop, 11-17 June 2018, University Town, National University of Singapore
1st place in Student Poster Competition
4th Asia Pacific Coral Reef Symposium, 4-8 June 2018, Marco Polo Plaza, Cebu City, Philippines
Rufford Small Grant
Rufford Foundation, United Kingdom
PADI Grant
PADI Foundation, United States
IdeaWild Equipment Grant
IDEA WILD, United States
Dean (High Honour) Award 2009-2011
Faculty of Maritime Studies and Marine Sciences, UMT
Certifications
Remote Pilot Certification, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), United States
Rescue Scuba Diver, National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI)
Advanced Open Water Diver, National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI)
First Aid/ CPR & AED, Academy of Safety and Emergency Care (ASEC), Malaysia
Rescue Scuba Diver, National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI)
Advanced Open Water Diver, National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI)
First Aid/ CPR & AED, Academy of Safety and Emergency Care (ASEC), Malaysia
Leadership, Affiliations & Memberships
Auditor, Malaysian Society of Marine Sciences (MSMS), 2024-current
DEI Committee Member, The Society for Conservation Biology Marine Program (SCB Marine), 2023-current
Member, Australian Marine Sciences Association (AMSA), 2023-current
Member, Malaysian Society of Marine Sciences (MSMS), 2018-2023
Member, Malaysian Nature Society (MNS), 2017-current
Vice President of KL/SEL State Liaison, Young Buddhist Association Malaysia (YBAM), 2016-2017
DEI Committee Member, The Society for Conservation Biology Marine Program (SCB Marine), 2023-current
Member, Australian Marine Sciences Association (AMSA), 2023-current
Member, Malaysian Society of Marine Sciences (MSMS), 2018-2023
Member, Malaysian Nature Society (MNS), 2017-current
Vice President of KL/SEL State Liaison, Young Buddhist Association Malaysia (YBAM), 2016-2017
