Staff Directory

Academic Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biology Marine - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Copenhagen
- Master of Science (Marine Biology) - Masters Degree, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
- Bachelor of Science (Biology) - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Normawaty Binti Mohammad Noor (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF SCIENCE
Other's position:
Deputy Dean, Kulliyyah of Science
normahwaty@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Normawaty bt Mohammad Noor obtained her BSc (Hons.) and MSc from University Putra Malaysia (UPM), and Ph.D from University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Upon completion of her Ph.D she returned to Malaysia in August 2006 and continued her lectureship in University Malaysia Sabah until 2011 before joining International Islamic University Malaysia. Along her career path, she has held various management positions including programme coordinator, a programme chairman, Head of Department and Deputy Director.
During her tenure she has been engaged in many teaching, research and consultancy projects. She has managed to secure national as well as international grants and her publications have the international audience. Besides, she has been invited as reviewer for both national and international journals, reviewer for Research Grant at the university and the Ministry of Education level. She has also been recognized internationally as a microalgae expert, Conference's keynote speakerĀ and has shared her knowledge through many training programmes.
Presently, Dr Normawaty is an Associate Professor and Deputy Dean Postgraduate and Research of Kulliyyah of Science.
During her tenure she has been engaged in many teaching, research and consultancy projects. She has managed to secure national as well as international grants and her publications have the international audience. Besides, she has been invited as reviewer for both national and international journals, reviewer for Research Grant at the university and the Ministry of Education level. She has also been recognized internationally as a microalgae expert, Conference's keynote speakerĀ and has shared her knowledge through many training programmes.
Presently, Dr Normawaty is an Associate Professor and Deputy Dean Postgraduate and Research of Kulliyyah of Science.
Area of Specialisation
- Biotechnology ~ Biotechnology ~ Marine Biotechnology ~ Algae - microalgae
- Natural Science ~ Marine Sciences ~ Marine Toxicology ~ Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and Toxins - ecology, taxonomy and phylogeny
Professional Membership
- 2013 - 2014: Member of Profesional Body / Association, Phycological Society of America
- 2014 - 2023: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Malaysian Nature Society
- 2016 - 2016: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Regular member), International Phycological Society
- 2017 - 2017: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Regular Member), International Phycological Society
- 2017: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Life member), Malaysian Fisheries Society
Teaching Responsibilities
ATMOSPHERE, OCEAN AND CLIMATE | 2015/2016 |
BIOLOGICAL OCEANOGRAPHY | 2014/2015 2018/2019 2019/2020 2017/2018 2020/2021 2016/2017 |
CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION | 2017/2018 2018/2019 2016/2017 |
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE | 2020/2021 |
FINAL YEAR PROJECT (1) | 2020/2021 |
FINAL YEAR PROJECT (2) | 2020/2021 |
INTRODUCTORY MICROBIOLOGY | 2011/2012 |
MARINE BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION | 2018/2019 2020/2021 2019/2020 2016/2017 |
MARINE BIOLOGY | 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 |
MARINE ECOLOGY | 2014/2015 2016/2017 2012/2013 2011/2012 2015/2016 2013/2014 |
MARINE ECOTOURISM | 2020/2021 |
MARINE MICROBIOLOGY | 2014/2015 2015/2016 2013/2014 2011/2012 2012/2013 |
TROPICAL MARINE ECOSYSTEM | 2015/2016 2016/2017 2017/2018 2020/2021 2018/2019 2019/2020 |
Research Projects
Completed
2016 - 2018 | The identification and the effect of nutrients on the occurrence of harmful algal bloom (HAB) species in the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia |
2015 - 2018 | Optimum Lighting Conditions to Gain High Survival and Growth Rates of Sutchi Catfish Larvae Pangasianodon Hypophthalmus through Physiological and Molecular Studies |
2015 - 2019 | Fundamental Study of the Structure of the Glycerol-3-Phosphate Acyltransferase (GPAT) Protein from Chlorella Sp. on Understanding the Mechanism of Lipid Synthesis |
2014 - 2018 | Fundamental Study on Protein Expression of Several Selected Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Species During Different Growth Phases |
2014 - 2017 | Fundamental Study for New Type of Live Feed for Small-Mouth Marine Finfish Larvae to Investigate Optimum Salinities and Feed Formula |
2014 - 2016 | Control of Cannibalistic Behaviour of African Catfish Clarias gariepinus with the Least Physiological Stress Using Optimum Light Wavelength and Light Intensity for Stable Seed Production |
2014 - 2015 | Fundamental Study on the Optimum Growth Condition of Seaweed, Gracilaria Manilaensis under Different Salinities, Ph and Light Intensities |
2014 - 2017 | Lutein Production by Muriellopsis sp. using Flue Gas for the Source of Carbon Dioxide |
2013 - 2015 | Study on Properties and Composition of Live Rocks towards Potential Artificial Reef for Marine Habitat Restoration |
2012 - 2014 | Study on Spatio-temporal Variation of Scleractinian Coral Recruitment Towards Sustainable Coral Reef Conservation in Pulau Tioman and Balok, Pahang |
2012 - 2014 | 'Global IOC - Yeosu Project' Capacity Enhancement 2011-2013: Harmful Algal Bloom Observations |
2012 - 2014 | Species Diversity of Marine Phytoplankton with Emphasis on Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Species in Coastal Area of Peninsular Malaysia |
2011 - 2013 | (RU2011) The identification and distribution of Benthic Dinoflagellates living on different seagrass species in Pulau Kapas, Terengganu |
2011 - 2012 | Diversity and abundance of phytoplankton in coastal water of Cherok Paloh, Kuantan |
On-Going
2021 - Present | Formulation of Mathematical Model to Enhance Underwater Image Quality Using Optimized Dehazing Method for Fluid-Type Algae Identification |
2021 - Present | Biodegradable Plastic using Selected Species of Green (Chlorophyta) and Blue Green (Cyanophyta) Microalgae as a Source for Bioplastic Production |
2021 - Present | Maqasid Al-Shari'ah guidelines on the conservation of the marine life |
2019 - Present | Determination and characterisation of vitamin B12 from edible green seaweed, Ulva lactuta |
2019 - Present | Identification of type of sea weed growth on the geo bag at pantai Putri Tanjung Keling Melaka |
2018 - Present | Allelopathic effect of a fish killer, Cochlodinium polykrikoides on the growth and toxin production of Pyrodinium bahamense under different growth conditions |
2018 - Present | Molecular Dynamics of Harmful Algal Blooms: A Case Study Based On Cochlodinium Polykrikoides |
2018 - Present | TIO2 QUANTUM DOTS ONTO A CHITOSAN-ORGANOSILANE THIN FILM FOR THE MITIGATION OF HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS |
2017 - Present | Infusoria cultivating methods using innovative medium for marine finfish larvae |
2016 - Present | "Environmental impacts on harmful algal blooms in east coast of Peninsular Malaysia." |
2012 - Present | Pengumpulan Data-Data Projek Verifikasi Tukun Sedia Ada di Perairan Taman Laut Pulau Tioman, Pahang 2012 |
2012 - Present | Mini Ekspedisi Pelayaran Saintifik 2012 Bagi Zon Timur - Pulau Tioman |
2011 - Present | RU 2011 - Spatially and Temporal Distribution of Hydrocarbon (Aliphatic and PAHs) in Pahang Coastal Waters |
2008 - Present | Mangrove Research and Information Unit (MARIU) |
Award & Recognition
06 Oct, 2019 | Top 20 most read paper in Phycological Research 2017-2018 - Wiley | International |
23 Aug, 2019 | Keynote speaker - International Conference on Marine and Coastal Engineering and Sciences | International |
23 Jul, 2018 | Top 250 contributors to IIUM MyRA (2015-2017) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
11 Oct, 2015 | Department Best Indexed Journal - Intenational Islamic University Malaysia | University |
19 Feb, 2013 | IIUM Research Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE), Bronze medal - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
19 Feb, 2013 | IIUM Research Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE), Silver medal - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
21 Feb, 2012 | IIUM Research Invention and Innovation Exhibition, Bronze medal - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
09 Sep, 2011 | Invited speaker - 6th Asian Pacific Phycological Forum, Korea | International |
24 Jun, 2011 | Anugerah Khidmat Terpuji - Universiti Malaysia Sabah | University |
11 May, 2010 | Best oral presenter - 9th International Annual Symposium on Sustainability Science and Management | International |
12 Mar, 2010 | Certificate of Award, third prize for poster competition - Annual Seminar on Marine Science and Aquaculture | National |
11 Jul, 2009 | Research and Innovation Competition (PEREKA), bronze medal - Universiti Malaysia Sabah | University |
11 Jul, 2009 | Research and Innovation Competition (PEREKA), silver medal - Universiti Malaysia Sabah | University |
08 Dec, 2008 | Certificate of excellence, publication in high impact journal - Universiti Malaysia Sabah | University |
15 Sep, 2008 | BioInno Awards, Bronze medal - Bio Malaysia 2008 | National |
24 Aug, 2008 | Research and Innovation Competition (PEREKA), silver medal - Universiti Malaysia Sabah | University |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
2020 | Positive effect of protozoa as starter diets for early stage of Asian seabass larvae. In: Tropical Ocean and Marine Sciences Symposium 2020 (TOMSY2020), |
2019 | Harmful algal blooms: a Malaysian scenario. In: International Conference on Marine and Coastal Engineering and Sciences 2019, |
2019 | Larval rearing of Asian seabass using protozoa. In: International Conference on Oceanography and Sustainable Marine Production (ICOSMaP 2019), |
2019 | Larval rearing of Asian seabass using rotifer, protozoa, and Euplotes encysticus. In: 2019 ASEAN-FEN 9th International Fisheries Symposium (IFS2019): A New Horizon in Fisheries and Aquaculture Through Education, Research and Innovation, |
2019 | Protein and toxin profiling at different growth phases of a. Tamiyavanichii and A.Leei. In: "8th International Conference on Informatics, Environment, Energy and Applications, IEEA 2019", |
2019 | Starter diet for Asian seabass larvae. In: Kuantan Research Day 2019 (KRD 2019), |
2019 | The influence of light wavelength and intensity to the survival rates, growth rates and production index of Sutchi Catfish larvae. In: 2019 ASEAN-FEN 9th International Fisheries Symposium (IFS2019): A New Horizon in Fisheries and Aquaculture Through Education, Research and Innovation, |
2019 | The optimum light condition for Sutchi catfish larval rearing. In: Kuantan Research Day 2019 (KRD 2019), |
2018 | Distribution of phytoplankton in Kuantan port during northeast monsoon season. In: Tropical Oceans and Marine Science Symposium (TOMSY 2018), |
2018 | Infusoria cultivating methods for marine finfish larvae using vegetables and dry fish powder. In: International Conference on Agriculture, Animal Sciences and Food Technology 2018, |
2018 | Quatification of carrageenan in gracilaria cf. Manilensis (Rhodophyta) exposed to different salinities and PH using attenuated total reflection-fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR). In: International Conference of Analytical Sciences, |
2018 | Toxicity profiles between strains of Alexandrium Tamiyavanichii. In: ISERD- 325TH. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL SCIENCE (ICENS, |
2017 | Best growth condition for Gracilaria Manilaensis (rhodophyta) under different salinities, Ph and light intensities and its type of carrageenaan. In: Asian Pacific Aquaculture 2017 (APA17), |
2017 | Cannibalistic behaviour of Sutchi catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) larvae under different light conditions. In: 6th International Conference on Advancement in Science and Technology (iCAST 2017), |
2017 | Cultivation of infusoria as a starter live feed for marine finfish larvae. In: Asian-Pacific Aquaculture 2017 (APA17), |
2017 | Innovative medium for cultivating infusoria. In: 28th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition 2017, |
2017 | Isolation and identification of chlorella-like species for potential application in biofuel production. In: 9th Asian Federation of Biotechnology(AFOB) Regional Symposium 2017, |
2017 | Proteomics profiling of crassostrea iredalei exposed to toxic alexandrium tamiyavanichii and non-toxic alexandrium leei. In: 5th International Conference on Chemical, Agricultural, Biological and Environmental Sciences (CAFES-17), |
2016 | A simple and effective method to culture ciliated protozoans as a starter diet for marine finfish larvae. In: 2nd International Conference on Oceanography and Sustainable Marine Production (ICOSMaP 2016), |
2016 | A spectrophotometric study on the visual pigments from retinal photoreceptors of juvenile sutchi catfish Pangasianodon hypophthalmus. In: 2nd International Conference on Oceanography and Sustainable Marine Production (ICOSMaP 2016), |
2016 | Cortisol (stress) level of sutchi catfish (pangasianodon hypophthalmus) juvenile under different light wavelengths and intensities. In: 2nd International Conference on Oceanography and Sustainable Marine Production (ICOSMaP 2016), |
2016 | Differential methods of cell lysis for protein profiling of Alexandrium sp. using 2D gel electrophoresis. In: Medical Research Symposium and Pacific Partnership in Conjunction with Kuantan Research Day 2016, |
2016 | Incalculating halal values in seaweed production for competitive positioning. In: 2nd World Congress on Integration Islamicisation: Focus On Medical & Health Care Sciences 2016 (2WCII-2016), |
2016 | Morphological and 18s rRNA sequencing of Euplotes sp.: a potential live feed for marine finfish larvae. In: 2nd International Conference on Oceanography and Sustainable Marine Production (ICOSMaP 2016), |
2016 | Vertical and horizontal distribution of sand-dwelling dinoflagellates from Dinawan Island, Sabah, Malaysia. In: 2nd International Conference on Oceanography and Sustainable Marine Production (ICOSMaP 2016), |
2015 | Fundamental studies of selected Alexandrium spp. at different growth phases and their effects on proteomics of mussels. In: International Conference on the Advancement in Science and Technology (iCAST 2015), |
2015 | Harmful Algal Bloom in Kuantan Port, Pahang Malaysia: the presence of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) species, Pyrodinium Bahamense var Compressum and Alexandrium Tamiyavanichii. In: 5th International Conference on Advancement in Science and Technology (iCAST 2015), |
2014 | Isolation and anti-proliferative activity of natural products from green seaweed. In: 5th International Conference on Science & Technology: Applications in Industry & Education (ICSTIE 2014), |
2014 | The potential of ornamental plant, Sansevieria trifasciata to inhibit the growth of harmful algal bloom species. In: International Conference on Applied Life Sciences (ICALS2014), |
2013 | Biofuel potential within chaetoceros species (bacillartophyceae) from coastal water of Pahang, Malaysia. In: International Conference on Oceanography and Sustainable Marine Production: A Challenge of Managing Marine Resources in a Changing Climate, |
2013 | New record of Cochlodiniam SP.in Perak coastal water of Peninsular Malaysia. In: International Conference on Oceanography and Sustainable Marine Production: A Challenge of Managing Marine Resources in a Changing Climate, |
2013 | New record of Cochlodinium sp. in Perak coastal water of Peninsular Malaysia. In: International Conference on Oceanography and Sustainable Marine Production: A Challenge of Managing Marine Resources in a Changing Climate (ICOSMaP) 2013, |
2013 | Study on coral diversity and distribution at four selected areas in Tioman Island, Malaysia. In: International Conference on Oceanography and Sustainable Marine Production: A Challenge of Managing Marine Resources in a Changing Climate (ICOSMaP) 2013, |
2013 | Study on suspended sediment and ammonia distribution pattern in Tioman Island. In: International Conference on Oceanography and Sustainable Marine Production: A Challenge of Managing Marine Resources in a Changing Climate (ICOSMaP) 2013, |
2013 | The identity of Coolia-toxin producing species. In: International Conference on Oceanography & Sustainable Marine Production: A Challenge of Managing Marine Resources under Climate Change (ICOSMaP), |
2012 | Cell abundance and diversity of phytoplankton in coastal water of Tioman Island. In: Seminar Kebangsaan Status Biodiversiti Marin di Kepulauan dan Persisiran Pantai Malaysia 2012 , |
2012 | Coastal water quality of Tioman island: effects of human activity and the distance from shoreline. In: Seminar Kebangsaan Status Biodiversiti Marin di Kepulauan dan Persisiran Pantai Malaysia 2012, |
2012 | Phytoplankton of Tioman Island. In: Seminar Kebangsaan Status Biodiversiti Marin di Kepulauan dan Persisiran Pantai Malaysia 2012 , |
2012 | Synthesis of fatty acid from locally isolated marine algae, Chaetocerosaffinis. In: Malaysian Science and technology Congress (MSTC 2012), |
2012 | The occurrence of harmful algal bloom species in the east coast of Sabah, Malaysia. In: International Conference on Science, Technology & Social Science (ICSTSS2012), |
2011 | Benthic dinoflagellate diversity and mixotrophy: Prorocentrum. In: The 6th Asian Pacific Phycological Forum, |
2011 | Distribution of marine sand-dwelling dinoflagellates in Dinawan Island, Sabah . In: 8th Annual Seminar on Marine Science & Aquaculture: Sustainable Development & Management of Aquatic Resources, |
2011 | Occurrence of toxic benthic dinoflagellates in water column. In: 8th Annual Seminar on Marine Science & Aquaculture: Sustainable Development & Management of Aquatic Resources, |
2011 | The distribution of harmful algal bloom (HAB) species in the east and west coasts of Sabah, Malaysia. In: International Symposium on Marine Ecosystem, Natural Product and Their Bioactive Metabolites, 25-27 October 2011, Bogor, Indonesia. , |
2010 | Biodiversity of seaweed in Sabah coastal water. In: Annual Seminar on Marine Science and Aquaculture: Indicators for Sustainability of Fisheries and Aquaculture, |
2010 | Effects of pH and water turbulence on the growth of harmful algae pyrodintum bahamense var. compressum. In: Annual Seminar on Marine Science and Aquaculture: Indicators for Sustainability of Fisheries and Aquaculture, |
2010 | Morphology of some marine benthic Dinoflagellates (Dinophyceae) of Prorocentrum based on light and scanning electron microscopy. In: Annual Seminar on Marine Science and Aquaculture: Indicators for Sustainability of Fisheries and Aquaculture, |
2008 | First record of toxic Gymnodinium catenatum off'the west coast of Sabah Malaysia. In: 13th Intenational Conference on Harmful Algae, |
2006 | Evaluation of the toxicity of prorocentrum species by liquid chromatography mass-spectrometry and cell-based assay. In: 12th International Conference on Harmful Algae, |
Book
2018 | Coastal ecology of Pahang water (South China Sea). IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-704-0 |
2018 | Coastal ecology of Pahang water (South China Sea). IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-704-0 |
2018 | Harmful algae of Malaysia. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-467-4 |
2011 | Basic knowledge in marine sciences . IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181994 |
Book Section
2017 | The abundance of benthic dinoflagellates on different substrates. In: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-704-0, pp. 18-31 |
2017 | The abundance of benthic dinoflagellates on different substrates. In: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-704-0, pp. 18-31 |
2011 | Algae . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181994, pp. 2-6 |
2011 | Benthic dinoflagellates . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181994, pp. 28-33 |
2011 | Diatoms . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181994, pp. 34-41 |
2011 | Importance of algae . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181994, pp. 17-22 |
2011 | Making seaweed herbarium . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181994, pp. 74-79 |
2011 | Media for microalgae culture . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181994, pp. 63-68 |
2011 | Microalgae . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181994, pp. 7-11 |
2011 | Scanning electron microscopy . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181994, pp. 69-73 |
2011 | Seaweed . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181994, pp. 12-16 |
2011 | Technique to collect and determination of algal cell density . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181994, pp. 53-57 |
2011 | Technique to establish microalgae into pure culture . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181994, pp. 58-62 |
2011 | Techniques to collect benthic dinoflagellates . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181994, pp. 42-46 |
2011 | Techniques to collect sand-dwelling dinoflagellates . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181994, pp. 47-52 |
2011 | Toxic microalgae . In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674181994, pp. 23-27 |