Dr. Mohamad Syahrul Nizam Bin Ibrahim
Institut Biologi Tropika Dan Pemuliharaan, UMS
Dr. Mohamad Syahrul Nizam Ibrahim is a distinguished expert in nature tourism, biodiversity conservation, environmental sociology, environmental anthropology, and environmental psychology who currently serves as a Senior Lecturer at the Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). His academic foundation is deeply rooted in the study of globally recognized protected environments, beginning with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Biodiversity Conservation and Management from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu in 2016. In 2018, he earned a Master of Environment from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), where his pivotal research evaluated the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of tourism development on community well-being within the Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark. He further advanced his expertise by completing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biodiversity and Conservation of Natural Resources at UPM in 2024; his doctoral research centered on public awareness, biodiversity conservation, and community well-being in Gunung Mulu National Park, a prestigious UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS).
Highly engaged in impactful field research at the intersection of local communities and conservation, Dr. Syahrul serves as a Principal Investigator for significant international and national grants. These include a UNESCO project evaluating sustainable ecotourism in the Kinabatangan Biosphere Reserve and a Nagao Natural Environment Foundation initiative focused on bird conservation in the Kinabalu UNESCO Global Geopark. He also collaborates on vital projects funded by the Sabah Tourism Board and the Ministry of Higher Education. Beyond his field research, he actively shapes the global academic landscape as an Associate Editor for People and Nature (British Ecological Society), a Reviewing Editor for Springer Nature, and a Managing Editor for the BIMB EAGA Sustainable Tourism Development journal. His global recognition is underscored by his status as a Laureate of the 2026 UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Young Scientists Award and his selection as a Top 15 Finalist for the 2022 Young Scientist Network-Academy of Sciences Malaysia Chrysalis Award. Furthermore, he has driven national policy impact as an Expert Instrument Validation Panelist for the national-level study on biodiversity awareness supporting the implementation of the National Policy on Biological Diversity (NPBD) 2022–2030, while maintaining active memberships in prestigious professional bodies such as the British Ecological Society, the Euro-Asia Tourism Studies Association, the Asian Association of Environmental and Resource Economics, and the Southeast Asia Research Academy.
Contact Information
Academic Department
Institut Biologi Tropika Dan Pemuliharaan, UMS
Appointed Department
Institut Biologi Tropika Dan Pemuliharaan, UMS
Education
Doktor Falsafah (ph.d)
Universiti Putra Malaysia
2024
Master Alam Sekitar
Universiti Putra Malaysia
2018
Sarjana Muda Sains Gunaan Dengan Kepujian (pemuliharaan Dan Pengurusan Biodiversiti)
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
2016
Sijil Matrikulasi Kpm
Kolej Matrikulasi Johor
2013
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia
Lain-lain
2012
Penilaian Menengah Rendah
Sekolah Menengah Bantuan Penuh Kerajaan
2009
Research Collaborators
Research
Projects
10
Active
6
Grants
RM 502,967.35
Research Interests & Expertise
Biological Sciences - Bioethics Ethics for Biodiversity and Bio-Conservation
Economics - Environmental Economics
Environmental Sciences And Management - Parks and Protected Areas Management for Conservation
Environmental Sciences And Management - Environmental Conservation Education and Extension
Sociology - Environmental Sociology
Tourism And Hospitality - Ecotourism Studies
Publications
Total Publications by Year
Scopus Metrics
Scopus ProfileDocuments
18
H-Index
5
Citations
99
Affiliation
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Research listing
Current Research Projects
Kajian eksploratori pembangunan pusat penyelidikan biodiversiti antarabangsa borneo
Member
2026 - 2027
Quantifying the economic value of bird conservation in kinabalu unesco global geopark via contingent valuation to inform sustainable conservation strategies
Leader
2026 - 2028
Exploring marine tourism at tunku abdul rahman marine park: assessing environmental impacts and identifying strategic solution towards marine tourism
No Data
2025 - 2027
Investigating the influence of physico-chemical characteristics of bongawan and darau river, sabah, on the population size of congregating fireflies (lampyridae: pteroptyx)
Member
2024 - 2026
Investigation of the custodians’ knowledge of kinabalu unesco global geopark and spirit of ‘geoparkian’ using the integrative model of behaviour prediction
Leader
2024 - 2026
Analysing community based tourism impacts for sustainable regional development for malaysia and philippines
Member
2024 - 2026
Publications listing
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Mohamad Syahrul Nizam Bin Ibrahim , Fiffy Hanisdah Binti Saikim , Awangku Hassanal Bahar Bin Pengiran Bagul (2026), Local Community Involvement And Its Impacts On Ecotourism Development In Borneo: A Systematic Review
Mohamad Syahrul Nizam Bin Ibrahim (2026), On The Brink Of Extinction: A Review Of Saving Batagur Affinis Ssp. (cantor, 1847) In Cambodia And Malaysia
Mohamad Syahrul Nizam Bin Ibrahim , Muhammad Syafiq Bin Yahya (2026), Assessment Of Bird Diversity And Density In Darau River Urban Mangrove Ecosystem In Sabah
Mohamad Syahrul Nizam Bin Ibrahim , Fiffy Hanisdah Binti Saikim (2026), Cultural Heritage, Spirituality, And Conservation Practices In The Kinabalu Unesco Global Geopark Communities
Mohamad Syahrul Nizam Bin Ibrahim , Fiffy Hanisdah Binti Saikim (2026), Assessing The Reliability Of Integrated Model Of Behavioural Prediction Framework For Conservation Behaviour In Kinabalu Unesco Global Geopark
Mohamad Syahrul Nizam Bin Ibrahim (2025), Bridging Gaps In Halal Certification: A Prisma-based Analysis Of Supply Chain Practices In Food And Tourism Industry
Mohamad Syahrul Nizam Bin Ibrahim , Chew Tze Cheng @ Nur Alesha Chew , Debbra Toria Anak Nipo , Fiffy Hanisdah Binti Saikim , Kamarul Mizal Bin Marzuki , Awangku Hassanal Bahar Bin Pengiran Bagul , Marry Tracy Anak Pawan (2025), Ecotourism Development In The Darau Wetlands, Sabah: Key Success Factors
Mohamad Syahrul Nizam Bin Ibrahim (2025), Exploring Corporate Social Responsibility Practices In The Telecommunications, Broadcasting And Courier Sectors: A Comparative Industry Analysis
Mohamad Syahrul Nizam Bin Ibrahim (2025), Designing Better Engineering Education Through Assessment: A Book Review
Mohamad Syahrul Nizam Bin Ibrahim (2025), Assessing Public Attitudes Towards E-waste Recycling: Case Study Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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