Profesor Madya Dr. Bernardette Mabel Manjaji Matsumoto
Institut Marin Borneo, UMS
B. Mabel Manjaji Matsumoto, PhD., is an Associate Professor at the Borneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). She teaches undergraduate marine science courses and serves as the lead supervisor to five doctoral candidates, twelve master students, and more than fifty bachelor students. She is an accomplished and leading researcher whose work bridges science and policy. Her distinguished portfolio of completed and ongoing studies is valued at RM5.3 million, encompassing six research projects led by her, including one currently active, and contributions to eight major projects, three of which are ongoing. Supported by 26 competitive research grants and reflected in 151 scholarly publications across more than 30 scientific journals, her work provides robust scientific insights that inform evidence-based policy, strategic planning, and sustainable development. She is the Founding Head of the Coastal Connections Living Lab, and the Chief Editor of the Borneo Journal of Marine Science and Aquaculture. She also serves as a member of Malaysia’s National Technical Working Group for the Management and Conservation of Sharks (Malaysia NPOA Sharks), since 2019, is a member of the IUCN Snapper, Seabream and Grunt Specialist Group, and sits on more than ten other scientific committees, including the Sabah Biodiversity Council. (as of 30 Dec 2025)
Contact Information
Academic Department
Institut Marin Borneo
Appointed Department
Institut Marin Borneo
Education
Doctor Of Philosophy
University Of Tasmania Australia
2004
Sarjamuda Sains (Sains Marin) Dengan Kepujian Kelas Dua Atas
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Sabah
1994
Research
Projects
27
Active
4
Grants
RM 6,047,694.54
Research Interests & Expertise
Publications
Total Publications by Year
| Year | Publications |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Scopus Metrics
Scopus ProfileDocuments
30
H-Index
14
Citations
1090
Institutional
154
Research listing
Completed and ongoing projects
Showing 1 to 5 of 27 entries
SEAGRASS MAPPING AND COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM IN SABAH AND FEDERAL TERRITORY OF LABUAN
Member
2024 - 2026
Mapping a Sustainable Future for Coastal Communities in Kota Belud District: Harnessing Biodiversity and Science for Better Livelihoods
Leader
2024 - 2026
ADVANCING CONSERVATION OF ELASMOBRANCH SPECIES THROUGH EDNA METABARCODING AND FISHERIES MANAGEMENT APPROACH IN SABAH
Member
2023 - 2026
COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT ON PUBLIC ACCEPTANCE, MEAT QUALITY AND NUTRITIONAL PROFILE OF AQUACULTURE AND WILD CAUGHT FISH (GROUPER AND SEABASS)
Member
2023 - 2024
COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT ON PUBLIC ACCEPTANCE, MEAT QUALITY AND NUTRITIONAL PROFILE OF AQUACULTURE AND WILD CAUGHT FISH (GROUPER AND SEABASS)
Member
2023 - 2024
Publications listing
Note: publication data for the last 3 years will be displayed
Showing 1 to 5 of 9 entries
BERNARDETTE MABEL MANJAJI MATSUMOTO , CHUNG FUNG CHEN (2026), A catalogue of coral reef fishes from the Sugud Islands Marine Conservation Area, Sabah, Malaysia
BERNARDETTE MABEL MANJAJI MATSUMOTO (2026), Identifying shark and ray bycatch hotspots in Sabah, Malaysia
SITTI RAEHANAH BINTI MUHAMAD SHALEH , BERNARDETTE MABEL MANJAJI MATSUMOTO , JOHN BIN MADIN , EJRIA SALEH (2025), Temporal population structure of fish communities along the coastal waters of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
BERNARDETTE MABEL MANJAJI MATSUMOTO (2024), Directed conservation of the world’s reef sharks and rays
BERNARDETTE MABEL MANJAJI MATSUMOTO (2024), Distributional range extensions of Onigocia grandisquama (Platycephalidae) and Soleichthys siammakuti (Soleidae) in the South China Sea Extension de l’aire de répartition d’Onigocia grandisquama (Platycephalidae) et de Soleichthys siammakuti (Soleidae) dans la mer de Chine méridionale