DR. NURUL HUDA AHMAD ISHAK Senior Lecturer School of Marine & Environmental Sciences Universiti Malaysia Terengganu huda@umt.edu.my +609 668 3888 +609 668 3193 QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Philosophy (Biological Sciences), Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania, Australia. Graduate Certificate in Research, University of Tasmania, Australia Master of Science (Marine Biology), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Bachelor of Applied Science (Conservation and Management of Biodiversity), Kolej Universiti Sains & Teknologi Malaysia FIELD OF RESEARCH [List 3-5 relevant research fields] Marine Gelatinous Zooplankton (Salps and Doliolids) Copepods Taxonomy and Ecology RESEARCH INTEREST [Write not more than 300 words] The taxonomy for Tunicates in Malaysia is understudied and incomplete. The images or drawings of tunicates have never been compiled in Malaysia. The idea of creating 'A Taxonomic Guide and Ultrastructure of Tunicates from Terengganu Waters' was basically to provide help for identifying Tunicates from Terengganu waters. The information files i.e. photos and drawings will be uploaded in basic HTML/CSS so that it could be upload to CD. For students who have just starting off in tunicates identification, they can just hone in on a particular group and ultimately species. For those with more zooplankton experience, they can refer to species-level taxonomic sheets describing diagnostic characteristics. Taxonomic information, photographs, diagrams distribution maps, information on ecology and key references will be included in the report. Monsoon-Related Changes in Zooplankton Distribution and Biomass in the Gulf of Thailand In this research we investigate the influence of monsoon-driven hydrographic features on zooplankton distribution and biomass in the Gulf of Thailand. Three cruises will be carried
out in 2017, particularly in April (inter-monsoon), July (south-west monsoon) and November (north-east monsoon). The key environmental drivers for spatial and seasonal changes of zooplankton will be determined. RESEARCH PROJECTS A Taxonomic Guide and Ultrastructure of Tunicates from Terengganu Waters Salps and Doliolids of Malaysian Waters Monsoon-Related Changes in Zooplankton Distribution and Biomass in the Gulf of Thailand SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG) EXPERT LINKAGES [Collaboration with other universities, agencies companies, etc] Soka University, Japan Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS) PROFFESIONAL MEMBERSHIP Malaysian Society of Applied Biology GRANTS Project : A Taxonomic Guide and Ultrastructure of Tunicates from Terengganu Waters Position : Researcher (Leader) Grant Name Status : Active : Skim Dana Pembudayaan Penyelidikan (RAGS) Amout : RM32,000.00 AWARDS 1. Australia Marine Sciences Association (AMSA) Travel Award by The Tasmanian branch of the Australian Marine Sciences Association (2013)
PUBLICATIONS Journal Article Author 1, Author 2 and Author 3. Year. Title. Journal (italic). Volume. Issue: Page Number 1. Ahmad Ishak NH, Clementson LA, Eriksen RS, van den Enden RL, Williams GD, Swadling KM (2017) Gut contents and isotopic profiles of Salpa fusiformis and Thalia democratica. Marine Biology. 164:144. doi: 10.1007/s00227-017-3174-1 2. Zaleha K, Nazia, AK and Nurul Huda AI (2010). Species assemblages of benthic harpacticoid copepods on tide rock pool seaweeds of Pulau Besar, Melaka, Malaysia. Journal of Tropical Biology and Conservation, 7, 1-10. 3. Nurul Huda AI, Zaleha, K. (2009). Taxonomy of a benthic copepod, Metamphiascopsis hirsutus Conference Publication [Proceedings] Author 1, Author 2 & Author 3. (Year, Month). Title. Paper presented at XXXXX(italic). Country. 1. Ahmad Ishak NH, Nicol S, Kawaguchi S, Williams GD, Swadling KM. Blooms of gelatinous drifters: The response of Thaliaceans to environmental variability off eastern Tasmania. Australian Marine Sciences and Association (AMSA) Conference, 7th-11th July 2013, Jupiters Casino, Gold Coast, Australia. 2. Nurul Huda AI, Zaleha K. Ultrastructure of A Phytal Copepod, Rhynchothalestris rufocincta (Brady, 1880) (HARPACTICOIDA: RHYNCHOTHALESTRIDAE). ESABII and NaGISA Joint Conference in Commemoration of the CBD COP10. 23-24 October 2010. Noyori Conference Hall, Nagoya University, Aichi Japan. 3. Nurul Huda AI, Zaleha K. Taxonomy and ultrastructure of a phytal copepod, Porcellidium poorei (Walker-Smith, 2001) (HARPACTICOIDA: PORCELLIDIDAE) from Bidong Island, Malaysia. NaGISA-JSPS Western Pacific Marine Biodiversity Conference, 15-16 December 2009. Elizabeth Rose Hall, United Nations University. Tokyo, Japan Other Outputs [Thesis, manuscript, books, reports, etc.] 1. Ahmad Ishak, NH (2014) The bloom dynamics and trophic ecology of salps and doliolids In Storm Bay, Tasmania. PhD thesis, University of Tasmania. 2. Zaleha K, Kamaliah K, Nurul Huda AI, Rozlinda MR, Nur Erni Atika H, Kamaruzzaman BY (2011) Biodiversity of Selected Marine Arthropoda in Malaysia. Chapter in Book: Chapter 7- Marine Biodiversity: Inventory and Current Status. Kamaruddin et al (eds). Page 99-108, 3. Ahmad Ishak, NH (2008). Taxonomy and Ultrastructure of Phytal Harpacticoid Copepods from Malay Peninsula. Master Thesis,, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu.
4. Ahmad Ishak, NH (2004). Taxonomy of Harpacticoid Copepods from Terengganu Coast. Undergraduate thesis, Bachelor of Applied Science (Conservation and Biodiversity Management), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu. SUPERVISION [Level, Thesis Title, Year, Status (on-going/completed), supervision role (Main SV or co-sv)] Doctor of Philosophy Degree Thesis Title : Taxonomy and Ultrastructure of Benthic Harpacticoids on Tioman Coral Reefs Student Name : Azrina Binti Sham Role : Co-supervisor Master Degree Thesis Title : Taxonomic Guide and Ultrastructure of Thaliaceans from Terengganu Waters Student Name : Nur Aliah Binti Adam Role : Main Supervisor Thesis Title : Composition, Size Fraction and Monsoon Effect on Community of Copepoda in Setiu Lagoon. Student Name : Nurul Hidayah Binti Amir Din Role : Co-supervisor COURSE TAUGHT Aquatic Ecology (SBD3601), (Undergraduate), UMT Aquatic Instrumentation and Methodology (MMS3201), (Undergraduate), UMT Aquatic Botany (FIS3401), (Undergraduate), UMT Environmental Sciences, Issues and Global Perspectives (MMS3003), (Undergraduate), UMT Biodiversity and Marine Conservation (MMB4300), (Undergraduate), UMT Industrial Training Coordinator (MMB4992A), (Undergraduate), UMT
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