CURRICULUM VITAE. Work Address : Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology Institute of Bioscience Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM Serdang, Malaysia

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE Name : SANJOY BANERJEE Date of Birth : Nationality : Indian Work Address : Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology Institute of Bioscience Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM Serdang, Malaysia Mobile: Phone: sanjoybanerjee@gmail.com sanjoy@upm.edu.my

2 Academic Qualifications: Examinations Passed Ph.D. M.Sc. B.Sc. Honours University Ranchi University, Ranchi, India Ranchi University, Ranchi, India Burdwan University, Burdwan, India Subject Aquaculture/ Environmental Science Zoology Special Paper: Ichthyology Zoology (Honours), Botany, Chemistry, English Research Interests: Microalgal mass production in photobioreactors & utilization Nutritional profile of microalgae Use of live-feed organisms in aquaculture Microbial biotechnology Current and Past Employments: Employer Designation Start Date End Date Universiti Putra Malaysia Fellow Researcher 2007 present MOSTI / Universiti Putra Malaysia MOSTI / Universiti Malaya Postdoctoral Fellow Postdoctoral Fellow Ranchi University, Ranchi, India Doctoral Research Assistant

3 Patents Filed: 1. Title: A closed system for high density production of biomass. Application No. UI Title: Agent for the treatment of wastewater, method of preparation thereof and method of treatment of wastewater. Application No/PI: Title: Agent and system for improving water quality. Application No/PI: Publications: 1. H. Begum, F.M. Yusoff, S. Banerjee, H. Khatoon and M. Shariff Availability and utilization of pigments from microalgae. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. DOI: / S.R. Medipally, F.M. Yusoff, S. Banerjee and M. Shariff Microalgae as sustainable renewable energy feedstock for biofuel production. BioMed Research International. Article ID doi: /2015/ S. Banerjee, H. Khatoon, M. Shariff and F. M. Yusoff Immobilized periphytic cyanobacteria for removal of nitrogenous compounds and phosphorus from shrimp farm wastewater. Turkish Journal of Biology. doi: /biy H. Khatoon, N.A. Rahman, S. Banerjee, N. Harun, S. S. Suleiman, N.H. Zakaria, F. Lananan, S.H.A. Hamid and A. Endut Effects of different salinities and ph on the growth and proximate composition of Nannochloropsis sp. and Tetraselmis sp. isolated from South China Sea cultured under control and natural condition. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation 95: T. Devaraja, S. Banerjee, F. Yusoff, M. Shariff and H. Khatoon A holistic approach for selection of Bacillus spp. as a bioremediator for shrimp postlarvae culture. Turkish Journal of Biology. 37: S. Banerjee, Lee Mei Kim, M. Shariff, H. Khatoon and F.M. Yusoff Antibacterial activity of neem (Azadirachta indica) leaves on Vibrio spp. isolated 3

4 from cultured shrimp. Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances. 8: N. Maya Erna, S. Banerjee, M. Shariff and F. M. Yusoff Screening, identification and immobilization of ammonia oxidizing bacteria consortium collected from mangrove areas and shrimp farms. Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances. 8: H. Khatoon, S. Banerjee, F. M. Yusoff, and M. Shariff Use of microalgal enriched Diaphanosoma celebensis Stingelin, 1900 for rearing Litopenaeus vannamei (Boone, 1931) postlarvae. Aquaculture Nutrition. 19: S. Banerjee, O. M. Chen, M. Shariff and H. Khatoon Antibiotic resistant Salmonella and Vibrio associated with farmed Litopenaeus vannamei. The Scientific World Journal. Article ID S. Banerjee, Wei Ee Hew, H. Khatoon, M. Shariff and F. M. Yusoff Growth and proximate composition of tropical marine Chaetoceros calcitrans and Nannochloropsis oculata cultured under natural environment and controlled condition. African Journal of Biotechnology 10: S. Banerjee, H. Khatoon, M. Shariff and F. M. Yusoff Enhancement of Penaeus monodon shrimp postlarvae growth and survival without water exchange using marine Bacillus pumilus and periphytic microalgae. Fisheries Science 76: H. Khatoon, S. Banerjee, F. M. Yusoff, and M. Shariff Effects of salinity on the growth and proximate composition of selected tropical marine periphytic diatoms and cyanobacteria. Aquaculture Research 41: H. Khatoon, S. Banerjee, F. M. Yusoff, and M. Shariff Evaluation of indigenous marine periphytic Amphora, Navicula and Cymbella grown on substrate as feed supplement in Penaeus monodon postlarval hatchery system Aquaculture Nutrition 15: H. Khatoon, F.M. Yusoff, S. Banerjee, M. Shariff and J. S. Bujang Formation of periphyton biofilm and subsequent biofouling on different substrates in nutrient enriched brackishwater shrimp ponds. Aquaculture 273: H. Khatoon, F.M. Yusoff, S. Banerjee, M. Shariff and S. Mohamed Use of periphytic cyanobacteria and mixed diatoms coated substrates for improving water quality, survival and growth of Penaeus monodon postlarvae in closed water hatchery system. Aquaculture 271:

5 16. S. Banerjee, T.N. Devaraja, M. Shariff and F.M. Yusoff Comparison of four antibiotics with native marine Bacillus spp. in controlling pathogenic bacteria from shrimp and Artemia. Journal of Fish Diseases 30: F.M. Yusoff, M. Shariff, Y.K. Lee and S. Banerjee Preliminary study on the use of Bacillus sp., Vibrio sp. and egg white to enhance growth, survival rate and resistance of Penaeus monodon Fabricius to white spot syndrome virus. Asian- Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences 14: S. Banerjee, S.A. Azad, S. Vikineswary, O.S. Selvaraj and T.K. Mukherjee Phototrophic bacteria as fish feed supplement. Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences 13: S. Banerjee and A. Hore The chorion surface at various stages of development of Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch) oocytes - A SEM study. Columban Journal of Life Sciences 1: Non-cited 1. F. M. Yusoff, S. Banerjee, H. Khatoon, and M. Shariff Biological approaches in management of nitrogenous compounds in aquaculture systems. Dynamic Biochemistry, Process Biotechnology and Molecular Biology 5 (Special Issue 1): Invited Review Paper. 2. F.M. Yusoff and S. Banerjee Application of microalgae as feed supplement in aquaculture industry. The Practical 2: S. Banerjee and M. Shariff Aquarium Fish Industry in Malaysia. Asian Fisheries Society E-newsletter 10: F.M. Yusoff, M. Shariff, H. Khatoon and S. Banerjee Periphyton-bacterial complex: a novel system for improving water quality and shrimp postlarvae survival without water exchange. Synthesis Bulletin, Universiti Putra Malaysia. Issue 20, March P S. Banerjee and F.M. Yusoff Concept of climate change. Impak, Department of Environment, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. pp S. Banerjee and F.M. Yusoff Global warming: Causes and consequences. Impak, Department of Environment, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. pp. 6, 7 & 15. 5

6 7. F.M. Yusoff, S. Banerjee and A. Arshad Effects of climate change on marine environments. Impak, Department of Environment, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. pp S. Banerjee, D. Kachhap, R. Kumari and A. Hore Pituitary cytology of a teleost, Lepidocephalichthys guntea Ham. (Cypriniformes, Cobitidae). The Indian Zoologist 16: D. Kachhap, S. Banerjee, R. Kumari and A. Hore Accumulation of secretory material in the saccus vasculosus of a captive teleost, Osphronemous nobilis (Day). Journal of Freshwater Biology 4: Abstracts and Proceedings: 1. S. Banerjee, H. Khatoon, M. Shariff and F. M. Yusoff Comparison of tropical marine diatom Chaetoceros calcitrans productivity and composition when up scaled from laboratory scale to annular photobioreactor. International Fisheries Symposium-IFS2013, Eastern Convention Center, Ambassador City Jomtien, Pattaya, Thailand. P8. 2. H. Khatoon, M. M. Y. Sukri, S. K. Z. Haslinda, and S. Banerjee, Effects of different media on the growth and proximate composition of tropical indigenous marine Tetraselmis sp. and Nannochloropsis sp. International Fisheries Symposium-IFS2013, Eastern Convention Center, Ambassador City Jomtien, Pattaya, Thailand. P H. Khatoon, S., Banerjee, F. M., Yusoff and M., Shariff Selected periphyton species to improve water quality and shrimp postlarval production. International Fisheries Symposium-IFS2012, Can Tho University, Vietnam. P Banerjee, S. and H. Khatoon (2012). Impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems. Seminar and Workshop, Effect of Climate Change on Aquatic Ecosystem and Future Planning for Sustainable Aquaculture, th September 2012, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia. pp Banerjee, S., H. Khatoon, M. Shariff, and F.M. Yusoff Removal of nitrogenous compounds and phosphorus from shrimp wastewater using microalgal mats. 11 th International Annual Symposium, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Terengganu. pp Khatoon, H., S. Banerjee, F.M. Yusoff and M. Shariff Efficiency of isolated marine periphytic microalgae for reducing toxic compounds. 11 th International Annual Symposium, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Terengganu. pp

7 7. M. Shariff, F.M. Yusoff, S. Banerjee and H. Khatoon Immobilized periphytic microalgae for rapid & efficient removal of toxic compounds from water. International Conference and Exposition on Inventions of Institutions of Higher Learning (PECIPTA). pp Khatoon, H., S. Banerjee, F.M. Yusoff and M. Shariff Isolation and growth of periphyton species on substrate and its potential to reduce toxic compounds. 10 th International Annual Symposium, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Terengganu. pp Banerjee, S., H. Khatoon, M. Shariff, Y.H. Gan and F.M. Yusoff Use of fungus in combination with periphyton for bioremediation in shrimp larviculture. 10 th International Annual Symposium, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Terengganu. Pp M. Shariff, F.M. Yusoff, S. Banerjee and H. Khatoon Immobilized periphytic microalgae for rapid & efficient removal of toxic compounds from water. Malaysian Technology Expo 2011 (MTE 2011). pp M. Shariff, F.M. Yusoff, S. Banerjee and H. Khatoon Immobilized periphytic microalgae for rapid & efficient removal of toxic compounds from water. Pameran Reka Cipta Penyelidikan dan Inovasi (PRPI) July 2010, Universiti Putra Malaysia. pp Khatoon, H., S. Banerjee, F. M., Yusoff, M., Shariff Effects of different microalgae on the growth and proximate composition of native Diaphanosoma celebensis. Paper presented in the Asian Pacific Aquaculture 2009 at the Putra World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 3-6 November, pp Yusoff, F. M., M., Shariff, H., Khatoon and S., Banerjee Production of shrimp postlarvae using microalgae-bacterial complex. Paper presented in the Asian Pacific Aquaculture 2009 at the Putra World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 3-6 November, pp F. M. Yusoff, M. Shariff, S. Banerjee, H. Khatoon, and P. Kuppan Mass production of pure and halal tropical microalgae using photobioreactors. 19 th International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX 08) th May, Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, Malaysia. pp F.M. Yusoff, M. Shariff, S. Banerjee, H. Khatoon, A. Ahmad Syahril Abdul Rahim, Dora Lai Jang Ing, Zuharlida Tuan Harith, Ibrahim Musa and P. Kuppan Mass production of pure and halal tropical microalgae using photobioreactors. Pameran Reka Cipta Penyelidikan dan Inovasi (PRPI) November 2007, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia. p

8 16. F.M. Yusoff, M. Shariff, H. Khatoon and S. Banerjee Reduction of ammonia in shrimp larval rearing tanks using beneficial marine microorganisms. 8 th Asian Fisheries Forum, 21 st -23 rd November 2007, Kochi, India. pp H. Khatoon, S. Banerjee, F.M. Yusoff and M. Shariff Eco-friendly marine periphyton bacterial complex to maintain low levels of ammonia in shrimp larviculture. 8 th Asian Fisheries Forum, 21 st -23 rd November 2007, Kochi, India. p M. Shariff, M.A. Karim, S. Intan, F.M. Yusoff, F. Abdullah and S. Banerjee Utilization of indigenous Penicillium spp. and Bacillus spp. for bioremediation in marine shrimp larvei culture. 8 th Asian Fisheries Forum, 21 st -23 rd November 2007, Kochi, India. pp F.M. Yusoff, H. Khatoon, M. Shariff and S. Banerjee Periphyton-bacterial complex: A novel system for improving water quality and shrimp postlarvae survival without water exchange. Malaysian Technology Expo. 29 th -31 st March 2007, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. p F.M. Yusoff, M. Shariff, H. Khatoon and S. Banerjee Bioremediation for improvement of water quality in shrimp postlarval production system. Trends in Biotechnology 3 Symposium, 4 6 September 2006, Marriot Hotel, Putrajaya, Malaysia. p M. Shariff, S. Banerjee, T.N. Devaraja and F.M. Yusoff Use of indigenous marine Bacillus spp. in controlling aquatic pathogenic bacteria: An alternative approach to antibiotics. International Marine Biotechnology Conference 2005, Canada, 7-12 June p S.I. Mokhtar, N. Sahab, S.R. Syed Arif Shah, M. Ibrahim, S.O. Syed Zain, M.A. Karim, M. Shariff, F.M. Yusoff and S. Banerjee Selection of fungal strains to be used in bioremediation of shrimp ponds. International Marine Biotechnology Conference 2005, St. John s, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada, 7-12 June p M. Shariff, C.F. Ng, S. Banerjee and F.M. Yusoff Total ammonia nitrogen reduction and stress resistance enhancement of Penaeus monodon using a Bacillus sp. in a prototype hatchery. World Aquaculture 2005, Bali, Indonesia, 9-13 May p C.F. Ng, S. Banerjee, M. Shariff, F.M. Yusoff and S.I. Mokhtar Use of indigenous Bacillus sp. to reduce ammonia concentration in Penaeus monodon larvae culture tanks and improve their tolerance to salinity change. Simposium Biotek Kebangsaan 2003, December 2003, Penang, Malaysia. 8

9 25. S.A. Azad, S. Banerjee, S. Vikineswary, V.C. Chong and K.B. Ramachandran Growth of an indigenous phototrophic bacteria Rhodovulum sulfidophilum in sardine processing wastewater. 3 rd UNESCO National Workshop on "Promotion of Microbiology in Malaysia", 25 May 1999, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia. p K. Simarani, S.A. Azad, S. Banerjee, V.C. Chong and S. Vikineswary Growth of an indigenous phototrophic bacteria in seafood processing wastewater. 3 rd UNESCO National Workshop on "Promotion of Microbiology in Malaysia", 25 May 1999, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia. p S. Banerjee, S. Vikineswary, S.A. Azad, O.S. Selvaraj and T.K. Mukherjee Evaluation of phototrophic bacteria strain PD1 incorporation on survival rate and growth of tilapia (Oreochromis nilotica): A preliminary trial report. Proceedings 20 th Malaysian Society of Animal Production Conference, July 1998, Putrajaya, Malaysia. pp S. Banerjee Transition elements arrest vitellogenesis in two freshwater teleosts. Seminar on Recent Trends in Zoology and Environmental Sciences, Ranchi University, Ranchi, India Abstract No S. Banerjee and A. Hore Histopathological effects of copper and zinc on the ovary of the catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis Bloch. 10 th National Zoological Conference of Bangladesh Abstract No. 70. Awards: 1. Gold Medal for product-innovation Immobilized Periphytic Microalgae for Rapid and Efficient Removal of Toxic Compounds from Water. Penyelidikan dan Ciptaan Institut Pengajian Tinggi Antarabangsa (PECIPTA) 13 th -15 th September, Kuala Lumpur Convention Center (KLCC). Malaysia. 2. Silver Medal for product-innovation Immobilized Periphytic Microalgae for Rapid and Efficient Removal of Toxic Compounds from Water. Malaysian Technology Expo. 17 th -19 th February, Kuala Lumpur Convention Center (KLCC). Malaysia. 3. Gold Medal for product-innovation Immobilized periphytic microalgae (Oscibeads) for rapid & efficient removal of toxic compounds from water. Pameran Reka Cipta, Penyelidikan dan Inovasi Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia. 9

10 4. Gold Medal (Agriculture category) for the poster Periphyton-Bacterial Complex: A Novel System for Improving Water Quality and Shrimp Postlarvae Survival without Water Exchange. INPEX 2008, 11 th -14 st June, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. 5. Silver Medal (Science category) for the poster Periphyton-Bacterial Complex: A Novel System for Improving Water Quality and Shrimp Postlarvae Survival without Water Exchange. INPEX 2008, 11 th -14 st June, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. 6. Silver Medal for the poster Mass Production of Pure and Halal Tropical Microalgae using Photobioreactors. 19 th International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX 08) th May, Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, Malaysia. 7. International Trade Fair Ideas Inventions-New Products, Nuremberg, Germany (IENA) special award for the invention and innovation of Mass Production of Pure and Halal Tropical Microalgae using Photobioreactors. 8. Gold Medal for the project Mass Production of Pure and Halal Tropical Microalgae using Photobioreactors. Pameran Reka Cipta, Penyelidikan dan Inovasi Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia. 9. Gold Medal for the project Periphyton-Bacterial Complex: A Novel System for Improving Water Quality & Shrimp Postlarvae Survival without Water Exchange. Malaysian Technology Expo. 29 th -31 st March, Putra World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 10. Gold medal for the project Periphyton-Bacterial Complex: A Novel System for Improving Water Quality & Shrimp Postlarvae Survival without Water Exchange at the Pameran Reka Cipta, Penyelidikan dan Inovasi Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia. 11. Gold medal for the project Indigenous Fungal-Bacterial Consortium for Bioremediation of Aquatic Environmental Pollution at the Pameran Reka Cipta, Penyelidikan dan Inovasi Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia. 12. Gold medal for the project Rhodobac: For Healthy Fish and Prawns and a Clean Environment at the 33 rd International Exhibition of Inventions, New Techniques and Products, Geneva. 13. Gold medal for the project High Quality Feed Supplement using Microalgae and Bacteria for Healthy Shrimp Production at the Pameran Rekacipta, Penyelidikan & Inovasi, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia. 10

11 14. Gold medal for the project High Omega 3 and 6 Enriched Diet using Microalgae and Bacteria for Healthy Shrimp Production at the Pameran Penyelidikan dan Pembangunan (R & D), Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia. 15. Silver medal for the project Biocontrol of Vibrio Pathogens by Fungus at the Pameran Penyelidikan dan Pembangunan (R & D), Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia. 16. Silver medal for the project Indigenous Bacteria for Improvement of Water Quality and Shrimp Health at the Pameran Penyelidikan dan Pembangunan (R & D), Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia. 17. Silver medal in recognition of innovative excellence and valuable accomplishments in research entitled Beneficial Indigenous Microorganism for Enhancement of Shrimp Production, Invention and Research Exhibition, Research Management Centre, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia. Seminars/ Conferences/ Symposia Attended: 1. International Conference on Conservation of Water Bodies for Sustainable Utilization. Goa International Centre, Dona Paula, Goa, India th March Seminar and Workshop, Effect of Climate Change on Aquatic Ecosystem and Future Planning for Sustainable Aquaculture. Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia th September th International Annual Symposium (UMTAS2012), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia July rd International Symposium on Cage Aquaculture in Asia 2011 (CAA3), Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia November th International Annual Symposium (UMTAS2011), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia July International Conference on Managing Ecosystem Health of Tropical Seas (ECOSEAS) 2010: Environmental Management in Coastal Ecosystems at Putrajaya Marriott Hotel, Putrajaya, Malaysia st October Asia Water 2010, held in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 6 8th April

12 8. Asian Pacific Aquaculture 2009 at the Putra World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 3-6 November, Microbiology Seminar Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Held in Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. 27 th May, Giant Malaysian Prawn 2008 conference, held in Equatorial Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 28 th -29 th March The Elsevier s Author Workshop. Held in Palace of the Golden Horses, Mines Resort City, Seri Kembangan. 26 th February, th Asian Fisheries Forum, held in Le Meridian, Kochi, India, 21 st -23 rd November International Biotechnology Conference and Showcase, BioJohor 2007, held in Persada Johor International Convention Centre, Johor, Malaysia, 17 th -20 th August Seminar on Asian Aquafeeds 2005, held in Pan Pacific Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 12 th - 13 th April Seminar on Angling and Game Fish Management, held in Palm Garden Hotel, IOI Resort, Putrajaya, Malaysia, 24 th April Seminar on Recent Developments and Technologies in the Aquarium Industry, held in the CITITEL, Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 6 th - 7 th March Seminar on New Commodities in Malaysian Aquaculture, 12 October 2002, Mint Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 18. Second International Conference on the Straits of Malacca, Tropical Marine Environment: Charting Strategies for the Millennium, October 2001, Penang, Malaysia rd UNESCO National Workshop on "Promotion of Microbiology in Malaysia", 25 May 1999, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia. 20. Advanced lecture course on "The Search for Novel Drugs from Actinomycetales", 18 March 1999, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 21. Workshop on "Intellectual Property Rights", 5 December 1998, Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 12

13 th Annual Conference of Malaysian Society of Animal Production (MSAP), "Local Feedstuff Utilization: Potential and Realities, July 1998, Putrajaya, Malaysia. 23. Seminar on "Aquaculture Practices in Malaysia", organized by Malaysian Fisheries Society, 30 March 1998, Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 24. Seminar on "Accelerating the Pace of Life Science Research", organized by Perkin Elmer, 11 March 1998, Hyatt Saujana Resort, Malaysia. Membership: Malaysian Fisheries Society, Membership No. F355. Asian Fisheries Society, Membership No. N2010F001. Other Professional Experiences: Reviewer International Food Research Journal Pertanika Asian Fisheries Journal Interests: Photography, reading, internet surfing. 13

14 Involvement in Research Projects No. Project No. Project Title Role Year Source of fund 1 GP-I/2014/ Effects of light spectral Project leader 2015 Putra quality on the productivity, proximate grant biochemical composition and molecular organization in tropical microalgae cultivated in flat panel photobioreactor Status Ongoing FR 3 FRGS/1/2013/ STWN03/UMT/ 03/7 Assessment of immunodepression in response to malachite green treatment and residual withdrawal in tilapia Nutritional composition of biofloc and their efficacy as a feed for shrimp larvae Co-researcher 2014 FRGS Ongoing Co-researcher 2013 FRGS Ongoing Phycobiliproteins from tropical cyanobacteria for antibacterial and antifungal applications Co-researcher 2012 ERGS Ongoing RU Screening of bioactive compounds from tropical microalgae for their antibacterial, antifungal and anticancer activities Co-researcher 2010 RUGS, UPM Completed RU Improvement of water quality in aquaculture systems using indigenous periphytic microalgal mats Project leader 2009 RUGS, UPM Completed February

15 SF1016 Mass production of microalgae using clear acrylic and polyvinyl chloride automated tubular photobioreactors with fibre optic illumination system Co-researcher 2009 E- science Completed April SF1012 Enhancement of high quality lipid production from selected indigenous tropical microalgae Co-researcher 2009 E- science Completed February /01/07/0181 RU Ammonia removal from shrimp hatchery water using indigenous immobilized nitrifying bacteria and periphyton Co-researcher 2007 RUGS, UPM Completed 10 BSP(J)BTK/00 4(4) Mass production of pure microalgae using a laboratory photobioreactor Co-researcher 2006 Johor Satellite Biotech nology Completed Parthenogenetic production and population structure of a tropical cladoceran Diaphanosoma sp. for live-feed industry Co-researcher 2007 FRGS Completed BTK/ER/004 Improvement of shrimp health through bioremediation and natural health food Postdoctoral researcher 2005 National Biotech nology Director ate (NBD) MOSTI Completed 15