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Introduction

 

Although the primary focus is related to agriculture, the centre has interest in investigating and resolving issues related to entomology in other vital sectors such as taxonomy, environment and medicine. Present members comprised of research scientists, extension specialists and support personnel.

 

The Centre affiliates with the Gombak Field Station and therefore extends services in educational programs. This provide learning experiences in entomology and biodiversity for secondary and tertiary students emphasizing on developing skills for the real world environment that include active learning, critical thinking, problem solving and group learning. For the mature audience, presentations at scientific meetings, public and private organizations were conducted.

 

The researches in the Centre are sometimes requested to perform a time consuming but much needed public service in the identification of insects and other arthropods for individuals or organizations. We actively participate in field surveys in collaboration with other organizations e.g. Forest Research Institute, Malaysian Nature Society, Golden Hope, Perbadanan Negeri Johor. Such activities added to the wealth of collections deposited in the Institute of Biological Sciences, Zoological Museum.

 

Our scientists closely collaborate with extension scientists of world repute:

  • Muschwitch, - Ant specialist. University of Gottingen, Germany

  • Steffano Truleretzi. Italy – Wasp specialist, Italy

  •  Ito – Ant specialist, University of Tokyo, Japan

  • Yoshi Tsubaki – Environmentalist, National Institute of Environmental Research, Japan

  • Matti. Hamalainen – Odonatologist, Finland

  • Steve Brooks – Entomologist, British Museum of Natural History

  • J. V. Tol – Entomologist, Leiden Museum of Natural Hisotry

Research Area

  • Mating Behavior and sex pheromone study of Stenochitus mangifera insect pest of mango fruit, Coordinator, 2008-2009, PJP University Malaya

  • Antifeeding behavior of insects towards Centella asiatica, Co-Investigator, 2008-2009, PPP

  • Expedition at Lanjak Entimau, Sarawak, East Malaysia, Principal Investigator(PI), 2008-2008, Sarawak Forestry and Academy Science Malaysia

  • Inventory Exercise At Taman Negara, Pahang, Principal Investigator (PI), 2008-2008, Dept of Wildlife and Conservation (PERHILITAN)

  • The floral scent chemistry of mangrove towards insects, Coordinator, 2007-2008, VOT FRGS

  • Scientific expedition to Gunung Angsi & Gunung Berembun Reserved Forests, N. Sembilan., Principal Investigator(PI), 2007-2007, Negeri sembilan Forest dept, Peninsular Forest Dept, UKM

  • Floral Scent Emission of Avicennia alba and pollinator attraction of Aphis mellifera and other Hymenopterans at Carey Island, Co-Investigator, 2007-2008, Vot PPP UM

  • The Reproductive strategies and sex pheromone studies of Malaysian beetles Ryhtidodera simulans, Sternochetus mangiferae and Pleisispa reichei for developing Integrated Pest Management Systems, Coordinator, 2007-2007, Research University Vote

  • Inventory Exercise of Fauna of Kenyir National Park, Principal Investigator(PI), 2007-2007, PERHILITAN

  • Royal Belum II Scientific Expedition, Principal Investigator(PI), 2007-2007, Perak Forestry Dept, Peninsular Forestry Dept, UKM

  • Montane Scientific expedion to Cameron Highland, Principal Investigator(PI), 2007-2007, Pahang Forestry Dept, Peninsular Forestry Dept, UKM

  • Beetles in Mangrove forests, Coordinator, 2007-2007, Research University Fund

  • Management of termites using aromatic plants, Co-Investigator, 2007-2008, Vot PPP

  • Management of mosquito using herbs, Co-Investigator, 2007-2008, Vot PPP UM

  • Management of Rhynchoporus Schach (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Oil Palm, Co-Investigator, 2007-2008, Vot PPP UM

  • Non pesticide Control Strategies for control of Insect pests of agriculture, Coordinator, 2006-2008, MOSTI-e science

  • Responses of pest beetle Hylobius pales towards semiochemicals, Coordinator, 2006-2006, Department of States, USA (CIES)

  • Scientific expedition to Panti Reserved Forest, Johore., Principal Investigator(PI), 2006-2006, Johore Forest Dept, Peninsular Forest Dept, UKM

  • Antifeeding behavior of insects towards Centella asiatica, Co-Investigator, 2006-2007, Vot PPP

  • Tritophic relationship in beetles and Mango plant Mangifera indica II. Behavioral Bioassay for beetle preference III., Co-Investigator, 2006-2007, Vot PPP

  • The Effect of Floral Scent Chemistry of Mangrove Plants Towards Beetle and Other Insect Population, Coordinator, 2005-2006, UM Fundamental Research Grant

  • Biodiversity of beetles in relation to host plants and Habitat location, Coordinator, 2004-2005, Vot Fundamental UM

  • Antifeedant proporties of Azadirachta indica against pest of egg plant, Epilachna indica (Coleopetra:Coccinella), Co-Investigator, 2004-2005, Vot F UM

  • Scientific Expedition to The Seas of Malaysia (SESMA), Principal Investigator(PI), 2004-2004, HalimMazmin-Chancellory Vot UM

  • Aquatic and Terrestrial Resources of North East Langkawi, Principal Investigator(PI), 2004-2004, Vot Fundamental UM

  • Langkawi Scientific & Heritage Expedition, Principal Investigator(PI), 2003-2003, Vot F UM

  • Antifeedant proporties of Azadirachta indica against pest of egg plant, Epilachna indica (Coleopetra:Coccinella), Co-Investigator, 2003-2004, Vot F UM

  • Insect Feeding Stimulants from the leaf Surface of cocoa plant, Coordinator, 2002-2003, VOT Fundamental UM

  • Control pf Aphid Aphis gosiphii Glover using Extract of soursop seed Annona muricata Linn as an alternative control for chilly., Co-Investigator, 2002-2003, Vot F UM

  • Biodiversity of Beetle Fauna at Selai Endau-Rompin, Johore, Principal Investigator(PI), 2002-2003, UM Vot Fundamental

  • Non-pesticide control strategies for Agricultural pests DFID Project No:361 (British Council-UM link under DFID), Coordinator, 2001-2004, British Council-UM

  • Biodiversity of Lepidoptera (Butterfly) at Tropical lowland Forests and in a Rubber plantation Hevea brsieliensis in Johor: A Comparative study., Coordinator, 2001-2001, Vot F UM

  • A comparative study on Abundance and spatial distribution of Lepidoptera between primary forests and logged plantation forests, Coordinator, 2000-2000, UM VOT F

  • Control pf Aphid Aphis gosiphii Glover using Extract of soursop seed Annona muricata Linn as an alternative to chemical insecticides, Co-Investigator, 2000-2001, Vot F UM

  • Identification and Synthesis of the sex pheromone of Xystrocera festive (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), Coordinator, 1996-1998, IRPA RM7

  • Pheromone Studies in Xystrocera festive pest of Paraserianthes falcataria, Coordinator, 1993-1995, IRPA RM6

  • Environmental Studies on strategies of Agroforestry Insects in the humid tropics of Borneo Island, Coordinator, 1992-1993, Hitachi Scholarship Foundation

  • Reroductive strategy of Malaysian beetle, Principal Investigator(PI), 1991-1991, VOT F UM

Professional Affiliation/Membership
  • International Society Of Chemical Ecology , Member, 2006-2008, (International)
  • Ethological Society Of Japan, Member, 1991-2008, (International)
  • Commonwealth Forestry Association, Member, 1992-2007, (International)
  • Applied Zoology And Entomology Society, Member, 1987-2008, (International)
  • Centre Of Biotechnology Research In Agriculture (CEBAR),Member, 2005, (International)
  • Malaysian Plant Protection Society (Mapps), Member, 2008-2009, (International)
  • Malaysian Entomological Society, Member, 1997-2008, (National)
  • Center For Natural Product Research , Member, 2005, (National)
  • University Woman Association, Member, 2005, (National)
  • University Malaya Academic Association, Member, 2005, (National)
  • University Coop, Member, 2005, (National)
  • Persatuan Kakitangan Islam Universiti Malaya, Member, 2005, (National)
  • Institute Of Ocean And Earth Sciences, University Malaya , Member, 2008-2009, (National)
  • Fulbright Alumni, Member, 2006-2008, (International)

Awards and Recognitions
  • Commonwealth Fellowship, Association of Commonwealth Universities, 2003, (International)
  • Fulbright Exchange Scholar, United Staes Dept of State and The Malaysian-American Commission On Educational Exchange (MACEE), 2006, (International)
  • Hitachi Fellowship Award, Hitachi Scholarship Foundation, 1998, (International)
  • horai Foundation Award, Shorai Foundation, 1987, (International)
  • Visiting Scholar Award, Imperial College of London (Wye Campus), 2004, (International)
  • Hitachi scholarship award (Grant), Hitachi Foundation, 1992, (International)
  • Kyoto Shimbun Award for excellenct research, Kyoto Shimbun Newspaper, 1990, (International)
  • Excellent in Service, University Malaya, 2000, (National)

Contact

 

Associate Professor Dr. Fauziah Binti Abdullah

Institute of Biological Sciences,

Faculty of Science,

University Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur

Tel. NO :03-79676731

Fax. NO. : 03-79674178

E-MAIL: fauziah@um.edu.my

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