Dr. Zuliana Binti Bacho
Fakulti Pendidikan dan Pengajian Sukan, UMS
Exercise Physiologist and Sports Science researcher specialising in exercise physiology, exercise rehabilitation, metabolic health, and corrective exercise. Dr. Zuliana obtained her Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Sports Science) from Universiti Malaysia Sabah in 2026. She has contributed to 29 scholarly publications and participated in 11 research projects with cumulative funding exceeding RM210,000. Her research focuses on exercise interventions for obesity management, stroke rehabilitation, sports injuries, human performance, and cardiometabolic health. Dr. Zuliana currently serves as a lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Sabah and is actively involved in postgraduate supervision, co-supervising PhD and Master’s candidates in sports science research. She collaborates with industry and healthcare partners in translational research involving metabolic diagnostics, exercise prescription, community-based health interventions, and functional beverage research. Her industry collaborations include evaluating the efficacy of nutritional formulations on physiological responses, exercise performance, and metabolic outcomes. Her expertise encompasses laboratory and field-based assessments, including VO2max testing, FatMax analysis, isokinetic dynamometry for muscle performance and injury risk assessment, body composition evaluation, and functional movement screening. Through these approaches, she aims to translate exercise science into evidence-based strategies that enhance health, performance, and rehabilitation outcomes.
Contact Information
Academic Department
Fakulti Pendidikan dan Pengajian Sukan
Appointed Department
Fakulti Pendidikan dan Pengajian Sukan
Education
Lain-Lain
2026
Lain-Lain
2013
Ijazah Sarjana Sains (Sains Sukan)
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
2013
Sarjana Muda Sains Sukan Dengan Kepujian Kelas Dua : I
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
2006
Research
Projects
11
Active
6
Grants
RM 210,430.00
Publications
Total Publications by Year
| Year | Publications |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Scopus Metrics
Scopus ProfileDocuments
4
H-Index
2
Citations
11
Institutional
20
Research listing
Completed and ongoing projects
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Fundamental Analysis of Foot Morphology, Injury Patterns and Their Impact on Athletic Performance on Sports Participants
Member
2025 - 2026
Effectiveness of an Individualized Beedp-Test-Based HIIT Program on VO2Max and Cardiometabolic Health Among Sedentary Youth
Member
2025 - 2026
A Body-Scaling Approach to Modify Badminton Equipment
Member
2023 - 2026
Perkembangan Motor Kasar Dalam Kalangan Murid Luar Bandar Negeri Sabah
Member
2023 - 2026
The Effect of Different Incline Treadmills Routine on Body Composition, Metabolic Health, Quality of Life, and Adherence to Exercise Regimens in Adults Who are Overweight or Obese.
Leader
2023 - 2026
Publications listing
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FREDERICK JOSUE FREDERICK MOJILON , ZULIANA BINTI BACHO , MD. SAFWAN BIN SAMSIR , MOHD ROZILEE WAZIR BIN NORJALI WAZIR (2026), Manipulating task constraints in children’s Badminton: How equipment and rule modifications shape skill acquisition and game performance
MD. SAFWAN BIN SAMSIR , JORRYE BIN JAKIWA , ZULIANA BINTI BACHO (2026), The effects of plyometric and ladder drill training on agility performance in boxing