Dr. Nurzafirah Binti Mazlan

Institut Marin Borneo, UMS

Dr. Nurzafirah Mazlan is an academic and researcher at the Institut Marin Borneo, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), with expertise in marine biotechnology, aquatic animal health, aquaculture, and marine environmental science. Her research interests encompass aquatic animal particularly sea cucumber aquaculture, health and disease management, marine natural products, sea cucumber aquaculture, marine pollution, and emerging environmental contaminants such as microplastics. She is also actively involved in studies investigating the impacts of environmental stressors on aquatic organisms, the development of functional feed additives and natural therapeutics, and biodiversity conservation of marine resources. Dr. Nurzafirah has led and collaborated on numerous research projects funded by national and international agencies, with a strong emphasis on translating scientific findings into practical applications that support sustainable aquaculture, marine resource management, and the blue economy. She has established research collaborations with local and international institutions and continues to expand multidisciplinary partnerships to address regional and global marine challenges. Beyond research, Dr. Nurzafirah is actively engaged in postgraduate supervision, curriculum development, and academic leadership. She is committed to nurturing young researchers and promoting research excellence through mentorship, scientific publications, conference presentations, and community engagement. Her work contributes to advancing scientific knowledge while supporting evidence-based policies and innovative technologies for the conservation and sustainable utilisation of marine ecosystems. Her current research explores aquatic animal physiology and health, marine pollution mitigation, gut microbiome applications, marine biotechnology, and sustainable aquaculture technologies, with particular interest in integrating innovative approaches to improve ecosystem resilience and seafood sustainability.