Staff Directory
Academic Qualifications
- Ph.D in Fish Genetics and Breeding Science - Doctor of Philosophy, Tohoku University
Muhammad Fitri Bin Yusof (Dr.)
Assistant Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF SCIENCE
Other's position:
Head, Office of the Campus Director, Kuantan Campus
fitriyusof@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Dr. Fitri Yusof is a Malaysian aquaculture geneticist, conservation advocate, and educator whose work bridges advanced fish genetics, sustainable aquaculture, and digital-era entrepreneurship. Trained in fisheries genetics, hatchery technology, and marine conservation, he has built a multidisciplinary portfolio that positions him as a rising expert in Southeast Asian aquaculture and a dynamic educator within the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). His contributions span scientific research, community-based conservation, and innovative teaching that integrates fieldwork, modern laboratory techniques, and experiential learning. A dedicated member of both the Malaysia Nature Society (MNS) and the Malaysian Fisheries Society (MFS), Dr. Fitri actively promotes science-based conservation of Malaysia’s freshwater and marine biodiversity. His research interests include fish cytogenetics, chromosome manipulation (triploidy induction), reproductive biology, hatchery optimisation, and molecular tools for conservation such as eDNA and microsatellite markers. Career Highlights Across IIUM’s Department of Marine Science and the Institute of Oceanography and Maritime Studies (INOCEM), Dr. Fitri teaches a diverse portfolio of courses including Seed Production, Mariculture, Fish Genetics and Breeding, Fish Biology, Fisheries Oceanography, and Recreational Fisheries.
He is regarded for his highly structured teaching, integrating CPBL frameworks, field trips, hatchery simulations, and practical assessments that develop students into field-ready aquaculture professionals. He supervises research, leads student fieldwork in rivers, peatland areas, and hatcheries, and mentors young scientists in molecular techniques, larval rearing, and data-driven decision-making in aquaculture operations.
Dr. Fitri’s scientific work sits at the intersection of genetics, aquaculture production efficiency, and conservation biology. His expertise includes:
Cytogenetics & Chromosome Manipulation
Triploidy induction (thermal/chemical shocks), ploidy verification, hybridisation strategies, and genome mapping for performance enhancement.
Molecular Ecology & Conservation
Environmental DNA (eDNA), population genetics for threatened species, reproductive biology of Malaysian pelagic fish, and biodiversity assessments.
Hatchery & Larval Biology
Optimisation of seed production systems, larval survival predictors, broodstock conditioning, phytoplankton–zooplankton live-feed dynamics (e.g., Moina, Artemia), and water quality management.
Beyond academia, Dr. Fitri is an energetic entrepreneur who leverages digital tools to empower young Malaysians especially IIUM students and community toward financial and creative independence. He also teaches students how to use Canva for micro-entrepreneurship, freelancing, and personal branding.
Digital Marketing & Affiliate Income He is an experienced practitioner of:
He guides students in building sustainable side incomes through authentic product reviews, content pillars, and analytics-based posting strategies.
Research Vision & Impact Dr. Fitri’s work advances the future of sustainable aquaculture through the integration of molecular genetics, ecological knowledge, and digital innovation. His vision is centred on:
Entrepreneurship & Digital Innovation
Beyond academia, Dr. Fitri is an energetic entrepreneur who leverages digital tools to empower young Malaysians especially IIUM students and community toward financial and creative independence. He also teaches students how to use Canva for micro-entrepreneurship, freelancing, and personal branding.
Digital Marketing & Affiliate Income He is an experienced practitioner of:
Shopee Affiliate Program (product review content, CPC optimisation, GMV tracking)
TikTok Affiliate (short-form video strategies, algorithm-friendly hooks, conversion optimisation)
He guides students in building sustainable side incomes through authentic product reviews, content pillars, and analytics-based posting strategies.
Research Vision & Impact Dr. Fitri’s work advances the future of sustainable aquaculture through the integration of molecular genetics, ecological knowledge, and digital innovation. His vision is centred on:
- Improving seed quality through genetic.
- Enhancing sustainability of freshwater and marine aquaculture
- Strengthening conservation of Malaysia’s native fish species
- Building digital-savvy students with income-generating skillsets
Area of Specialisation
- Natural Science ~ Biological Sciences ~ Genetics ~ Population Genetics
- Natural Science ~ Biological Sciences ~ Biodiversity and Conservation ~ Conservation Genetics
- Agricultural ~ Agricultural Science And Technology ~ Aquaculture ~ Brood Stock Management (Including Fry Production)
- Natural Science ~ Biological Sciences ~ Biodiversity and Conservation ~ Genetic Diversity - GENETIC
Professional Membership
- 2018 - 2019 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (member), Alumni
- 2018 - 2025 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (lifetime member), Malaysian Fisheries Society
- 2019 - 2020 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (ahli seumur hidup), Pertubuhan IKRAM Malaysia
- 2019 - 2020 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (member), Malaysian Nature Society
- 2023 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (lifetime member), PERSATUAN GENETIK MALAYSIA
Teaching Responsibilities
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT (1) | 2020/2021 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT (2) | 2021/2022 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
| FISH BIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR | 2022/2023 |
| FISH BREEDING TECHNOLOGY | 2025/2026 |
| FISH FARMING AND MARICULTURE TECHNOLOGY | 2025/2026 |
| FISH HATCHERY DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY | 2024/2025 |
| FISH SEED PRODUCTION AND CULTURE TECHNIQUE | 2025/2026 |
| FISH SYSTEMATIC | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| FISHERIES OCEANOGRAPHY | 2024/2025 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
| HATCHERY DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
| MARICULTURE TECHNOLOGY | 2024/2025 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
| MARINE EXPEDITION | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
| NUTRITION AND FEEDING | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
| RECREATIONAL FISHERIES | 2025/2026 |
| SEED PRODUCTION AND CULTURE TECHNIQUE | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
| USRAH IN ACTION 1 | 2021/2022 |
| USRAH IN ACTION 2 | 2022/2023 |
Supervision
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Immune Responses Of Tiger Grouper (Epinephelus Fuscoguttatus) Broodfish Following Immunization With Vibriosis Vaccine And Maternal Immune Transfer In Eggs And Larvae.
Master
Completed
2025
Co-supervisor
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Fatty Acid Composition And Environmental Effects On Egg Embryogenesis Of Pangasius Nasutus.
Master
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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The Study Of Micro Fragmenting To Increase Coral Growth Of Selected Coral Genera In The Nearshore Reef Area Within Kuantan Coastal Waters.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2023 - 2025 | Sustainable EcoTourism Practices in Kampung Kuala Sat, Jerantut, Pahang: Community-based Awareness, Prevention and Response on Zoonotic Leptospirosis and Melioidosis Diseases |
| 2022 - 2023 | Transfer of Knowledge on Breeding and Larvae Rearing of Patin Siam |
| 2021 - 2024 | Encapsulation of Malaysian Patin Oil-loaded Alginate Microbeads Prototype for Supporting Children's Growth |
| 2020 - 2021 | Effective Stocking Density to Improved Survivality of Catfish Fingerling in Cement Tanks |
| 2020 - 2022 | PEMELIHARAAN DAN PEMULIHARAAN TASIK DI KOMPLEKS YAYASAN PAHANG DAN KAWASAN SEKITAR |
| 2020 - 2022 | Transfer of Breeding, Cultural Techniques and Disease Management for Patin Hitam (Pangasianodon hypopthalmus) among fish farmers in Pekan, Pahang. |
| 2019 - 2024 | Elucidating the roles of Triploidy on Disease Resistance in Highly Valued Patin Buah (Pangasius nasutus) |
| 2018 - 2022 | DNA Barcoding and Molecular Phylogenetics of Sharks in Malaysia |
| 2016 - 2020 | The Abundance and Diversity of Fish Juvenile Fish in Pahang Coastal Area |
On-Going
| 2026 - Present | My-IIUM-OCEANX BLUE FUTURES: COLLABORATIVE MARINE EDUCATION INITIATIVE WITH OCEANX EDUCATION |
| 2025 - Present | PROJEK MEREKABENTUK CADANGAN ZON PELBAGAI GUNA UNTUK TAMAN LAUT PULAU TIOMAN: PENDEKATAN PERANCANGAN RUANG MARIN UNTUK PENGURUSAN TAMAN LAUT MAMPAN |
| 2025 - Present | ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR ?THE PROPOSED MINING OPERATION DEVELOPMENT WITH 71.08 HECTARES ON LOT 61057 (32 HECTARES) & LOT 61058 (39.08 HA), IN THE LOCALITY OF SUNGAI MENGKUANG, MUKIM OF BANDI, DISTRICT OF KEMAMAN, TERENGGANU DARUL IMAN - AQUATIC LIFE AND AQUATIC POLLUTION |
| 2025 - Present | Development of Garlic Extract (GARLEX-L)-Supplemented Fish Pellets: Assessing Impact on Fish Health and Growth Performance |
| 2025 - Present | Kebun Bakau Kuantan 2.0: Integrated Mangrove Planting For Coastal Resilience, Water Quality Improvement, And Plastic Debris Mitigation At Balok, Kuantan |
| 2024 - Present | Mangrove Planting Initiative for Coastal Resilience Enhancement and Coral Conservation at Pantai Balok, Kuantan |
| 2024 - Present | Kajian Inventori Hutan Paya Bakau di Lumut "Bioblizt Taman Paya Bakau Bandar Lumut Perak 2024" |
Publications
Articles
Conference or Workshop Items
| 2024 | Microplastics contamination in bivalves off the island in the strait of Malacca and its potential health risks. In: The 5th International Conference on Fisheries, Aquatic, and Environmental Sciences (ICFAES 2023), |
| 2023 | High-throughput amplicon sequencing of gut microbiome sea cucumber in Pahang, Malaysia. In: 3rd Symposium on Industrial Science and Technology (SISTEC2021), |
| 2022 | Extraction of fish oil by using wet rendering from Patin fish (Pangasianodon Hypophthalmus). In: International Conference on Pharmaceutical Sciences ICOPS@IIUM2022, |
Books
| 2024 | The oceanographer. Institute of Oceanography & Maritime Studies (INOCEM), IIUM, ISBN: 1985-2150 |
| 2018 | The Oceanographer 2018. Institute of Oceanography (INOCEM), Kulliyyah of Science, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: |
Book Sections
| 2020 | Mutations observed in mitochondrial DNA of salmon collected in Mano River, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. In: Springer, ISBN: 978-981-13-8217-8, pp. 89-98 |
Monograph
| 2021 | Cadangan Pemeliharaan dan Pemuliharaan tasik di kompleks Yayasan Pahang dan kawasan sekitar. In: IIUM Entrepreneurship and Consultancies Sdn Bhd., |