Curriculum Vitae for XMUM Official Website

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Norazira Abdu Rahman is an Assistant Professor at the CHINA-ASEAN College of Marine Sciences (CAMS), specializing in algal biotechnology and aquafeed development. Holding a PhD in Aquatic Bioscience from The University of Tokyo, her pioneering research has driven advancements in algae-based antioxidant production, bio-based products, and sustainable aquafeed solutions. A dedicated mentor and collaborator, Dr. Norazira is committed to promoting sustainable advancements in marine biotechnology through impactful research and education.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Algal biotechnology

• Sustainable Aquafeed

• Antioxidant production

• Microalgae cultivation and optimization

• Sustainable aquaculture practices

• Algal bio-based products

• Mass cultivations

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

• PhD in Aquatic Bioscience  – The University of Tokyo

• MSc in Aquaculture– University Malaysia Terengganu

• BSc in Agrotechnology (Aquaculture) – University Malaysia Terengganu

WORKING EXPERIENCE

• Assistant Professor – China-ASEAN College of Marine Sciences, Xiamen University Malaysia (2024 - Present)

• Lecturer – China-ASEAN College of Marine Sciences, Xiamen University Malaysia (2021 - 2023)

• International Researcher – The University of Tokyo, Japan (2018 – 2019)

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE / GRANTS

• Leading projects in algal biotechnology and sustainable aquaculture funded by national and international grants.

• Principal investigator on studies in exploration of natural products from microalgae for industrial and aquaculture applications.

REPRESENTATIVE PUBLICATIONS

•   Rahman, N. A., The, J. C., Katayama, T., Wahid, M. E. A., & Takahashi, K. (2021). High antioxidant indigenous tropical microalgae enhanced reproduction and oxidative stress defences of the marine copepod, Acartia erythraea under high stocking densities. Aquaculture Research, 1.690 (IF), Q2.

•   Rahman, N. A., Katayama, T., Wahid, M. E. A., Kasan, N. A., Yamada, Y., & Takahashi, K. (2020). Taxon and growth phase-specific antioxidant production by Chlorophyte, Bacillariophyte, and Haptophyte strains isolated from tropical waters. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 3.644 (IF), Q1.

•   Katayama, T., Nagao, N., Kasan, N. A., Khatoon, H., Rahman, N. A., Takahashi, K., & others. (2020). Bioprospecting of indigenous marine microalgae with ammonium tolerance from aquaculture ponds for microalgae cultivation with ammonium-rich wastewaters. Journal of Biotechnology, 3.053 (IF), Q1.

•   Rahman, N. A., Khatoon, H., Yusuf, N., Banerjee, S., Haris, N. A., & others. (2017). Tetraselmis chuii biomass as a potential feed additive to improve survival and oxidative stress status of Pacific white-leg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) postlarvae. International Aquatic Research, 0.900 (IF), Q3

HONORS/AWARDS

Prospective PhD/MSc Applications

• I am accepting PhD/MSc applications.