Biography

Dr. Norazira Abdu Rahman is an Assistant Professor at the CHINA-ASEAN College of Marine Sciences (CAMS), specializing in algal biotechnology, high-value natural products and aquafeed development. Holding a PhD in Aquatic Bioscience from The University of Tokyo, her pioneering research has driven advancements in algae-based high-value compounds 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 Interest

• Algal biotechnology
• Algal bio-based products
• Marine natural products and antioxidants
• Microalgae cultivation and optimization
• Sustainable Aquafeed
• Sustainable aquaculture practices
• 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

• 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.
• Principal investigator on studies in wastewater valorizations utilizing microalgae for industrial and aquaculture applications.

Representative Publications

• Yeow, T. A., Agustin, Y. E., Lee, X. Y., Ismail, A. A. S., Hui, Y. W., Abdu Rahman, N., Tan, S. T., Ngan, C. L., & Tan, J. P. (2024). Upcycling lignocellulosic palm biomass via black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) composting incorporated with ex-situ fermentation by Bacillus subtilis. Industrial Crops and Products, 222(Part 3), 119764.

• Song, W.R.L., Keong, Y.S., Yusoff, F.M. et al. (2024) Potential of culturing microalgae Chlorella vulgaris and Nannochloropsis oculata with aquaculture wastewater for simultaneous aquafeed production and wastewater remediation. Blue Biotechnology 1, 19 

• Katayama, T., Abdu Rahman, N., Khatoon, H., Kasan, N. A., Nagao, N., Yamada, Y., Takahashi, K., Furuya, K., Abd Wahid, M. E., Md. Yusoff, F., & Jusoh, M. (2022). Bioprospecting of tropical microalgae for high-value products: n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and carotenoids. Aquaculture Reports, 27, 101406.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Khatoon, H., Leong, L. K., Abdu Rahman, N., Mian, S., Begum, H., Banerjee, S., & Endut, A. (2018). Effects of different light source and media on growth and production of phycobiliprotein from freshwater cyanobacteria. Bioresource Technology, 249, 652–658.

• Khatoon, H., Haris, H., Rahman, N.A. et al. (2018) Growth, Proximate Composition and Pigment Production of Tetraselmis chuii Cultured with Aquaculture Wastewater. J. Ocean Univ. China17, 641–646.

• Khatoon, H., Haris, N., Banerjee, S., Abdu Rahman, N., Begum, H., Mian, S., Abol-Munafi, A. B., & Endut, A. (2017). Effects of different salinities on the growth and proximate composition of Dunaliella sp. isolated from South China Sea at different growth phases. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 112(B), 280–287

• Khatoon, H., Abdu Rahman, N., Banerjee, S., Harun, N., Suleiman, S. S., Zakaria, N. H., Lananan, F., Abdul Hamid, S. H., & Endut, A. (2014). 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(Part A), 11–18. 

Prospective PhD/ EdD/ MPhil Applications

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