Marine Science

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Dean,
Kulliyyah of Science,
International Islamic University Malaysia,
Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah,
Bandar Indera Mahkota
25200 Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur,
MALAYSIA
+6 09 - 5716 400

Marine Science

Brief History

The Department of Marine Science aims to provide a foundation to the students to the basic understanding of marine sciences, expose them to technology and advancement made in the field and introduce critically thinking to discuss current issues and manage the marine environment. The program has minor in Islamic Revealed Knowledge in addition to the core Marine subjects. This will generate competently and skilled marine scientists who will contribute to nation-building and be the pride of Muslim Ummah.

The Department of Marine Science has her first intake of undergraduate students in September 2014. The program constitutes of 4 years study plan and offers THREE (3) concentrations:

integrated coastal and zone management (ICZM)
aquaculture and sea farming
fisheries and postharvest technology

Graduated Marine Science students will serve the government and non-government agencies such as the Fisheries Department, Maritime Enforcement, Ministry of Science and Technology, researchers in universities, private companies or related agencies, Academia, navy services, Consultancy Companies etc.

Mission

Produce professionals who are able to optimize the use of technology in assessing, analyzing and utilizing marine resources
Nurture continuous education for advancing knowledge and skills in marine science and technology to marine scientists
Produce professionals with ability to integrate their technical knowledge and skill with Islamic values and ethics

Vision

Produce knowledgeable and professional marine scientist to serve the society, public and private sectors, and the whole Muslim ummah.
Produce competent and skillful graduates in the field of marine science and technology in accordance with the University mission and vision
Increase the number of professionals in marine science and technology sector to fulfill the national and international demands

Department of Marine Science Kulliyyah of Science, International Islamic University Malaysia, Bandar Indera Mahkota, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.

Phone No: +609 571 6754 Fax No: +609 571 6789

	Asst. Prof. Dr. Nur Nazifah Mansor HEAD OF DEPARTMENT Ph.D. in Molecular Biology (UPM) BSc in Biotechnology (UMS) Vaccinology (Development of recombinant vaccine, determination of vaccine candidate, bioencapsulated vaccine) Fish Diseases (Bacteriology, Virology, Diagnosis, and Treatment) nurnazifah@iium.edu.my	5131
	Prof. Dr. Kamaruzzaman Haji Yunus Ph.D. in Marine Geochemistry (University of Hokkaido) MSc in Oceanography (Chemical) (UPM) Marine Geochemistry, Chemical Oceanography, Mangrove and Wetlands Management, Coastal Processes and Sedimentology Pollution and Toxicology, Radionuclides. kama@iium.edu.my	5001
	Prof. Dr. Ahmed Jalal Khan Chowdhury Ph.D. in Aquaculture Biotechnology (UPM) MSc in Fish Biology (UPM) Agricultural, Agricultural Science And Technology, Aquaculture, Agro Waste, Aquatic Environment Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition jkchowdhury@iium.edu.my	5039
	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yukinori Mukai Ph.D. in Aquaculture (Kinki University) MSc in Fisheries Science (Kagoshima University) Fish biology, Fish behavior, Fish visual sensitivity, Demand feeding system Aquaculture, Seed production, Optimum larval rearing conditions, Live feed culture mukai@iium.edu.my	5141
	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mustafizur Rahman Ph.D. in Aquaculture and Fisheries (Wageningen University, Netherlands) MSc in Fisheries Management (Bangladesh Agricultural University) Aquaculture, Fish Nutrition, Aquatic Ecology Fish population Dynamics, Fisheries Management mustafiz@iium.edu.my	5143
	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zaleha Kassim Ph.D. in Aquatic Biology (UPM) BSc in Biology (UPM) Biodiversity and Marine Ecosystem, Taxonomy and Ecology of Marine Copepods Biology and Culture of Invertebrates as Live Feeds drzack@iium.edu.my	5007
	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shahbudin Saad Ph.D. in Coastal Engineering (Kagoshima University) MSc in Oceanography (UPM) Coastal Oceanography, Coastal Geomorphology, and Processes, ICZM Marine Ecology, Coral Reefs, and Mangrove Ecology ocean@iium.edu.my	5144
	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Normawaty Mohammad Noor Ph.D. in Biology Marine (University of Copenhagen) MSc in Marine Biology (UPM) Algae, Microalgae, Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs), and Toxins Phytochemicals, Phytoplankton, Water Quality normahwaty@iium.edu.my	5142
	Dr. Asnor Azrin Sabuti Ph.D. in Marine Science (UKM) MSc in Marine Science (UKM) Marine and Aerosol Radiochemistry Environmental Pollution, Isotope Geochemistry in Ocean and Atmosphere asnor@iium.edu.my	2720
	Dr. Ahmad Azfar Mohamed Ph.D. in Aquaculture (UMT) MSc in Biotechnology (IIUM) Fish Breeding and Genetic Fish Diversity azfar@iium.edu.my	5136
	Dr. Mohd Fuad Miskon Ph.D. in Bioscience (IIUM) MSc in Marine Pollution (UMT) Marine Biogeochemistry Rare Earth Element Aquatic Pollution fuadm@iium.edu.my	2722
	Dr. Siti Waznah Abdurahman Ph.D. in Fisheries (UMT) MSc in Biotechnology (IIUM) Fish Taxonomy (Morphological and Molecular Approach) Fish Diversity sitiwaznah@iium.edu.my	5138
	Dr. Zuhairi Ahmad Ph.D. in Remote Sensing (UMT) MSc in Biotechnology (IIUM) Remote Sensing for Marine Applications Oceanography and Marine Ecosystem (Modelling and Simulations) zuhairiahmad@iium.edu.my	5139
	Dr. Aimimuliani Adam Ph.D. in Biology (Marine Ecology) (Universiti Brunei Darussalam) MSc in Marine Science (Harmful Algal Blooms) (UMS) Harmful Algal Blooms, Ocean Acidification Marine Ecology aimiadam@iium.edu.my	2723
	Dr. Mohd Zaini Mustapa Ph.D. in Coastal Geomorphology and Processes (IIUM) MSc in Oceanography (Coastal Process) (UMT) Coastal Processes - Coastal Geomorphology and Morphodynamics, Coastal Erosion and Development, GIS Physical Oceanography - Coastal Hydrodynamic and Modelling zainimustapa@iium.edu.my	2724
	Dr. Muhammad Fitri Yusof Ph.D. in Fish Breeding and Genetics (Tohoku University) MSc in Genetic and Animal Breeding (UPM) Population genetics, chromosome manipulation technique, conservation Molecular and fish breeding fitriyusof@iium.edu.my	27
	Dr. Muhammad Zahir Ramli Ph.D. in Marine Science and Technology (Fluid Structure Interactions) (University of Southampton) MSc in Ocean Engineering (Yokohama National University) Numerical modeling - flow simulations in hydrodynamics, flood management, tsunami, coastal management Physical Oceanography mzbr@iium.edu.my	2726
	Dr. Juliana Mohamed Ph.D. in Marine Law (UKM) julianamohamed@iium.edu.my	2727

ACADEMIC TRAINEE (Study leave)

Name and Designation	Place of study	Field of study
Sr. Fikriah Faudzi	International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)	Ph.D in Marine Pollution
Br. Muhammad Faiz Mohd Hanapiah	International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)	Ph.D in Biosciences
Sr. Najatul Su Ad Abdullah	International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)	Ph.D in Marine Natural Product
Sr. Rashidah Abdul Razak	Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)	Ph.D in Marine Science

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