Profesor Madya Dr. Bernardette Mabel Manjaji Matsumoto

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)

Email CV Summary

Contact Information

Email

mabel@ums.edu.my

Academic Department

Institut Marin Borneo, UMS

Appointed Department

Institut Marin Borneo, UMS

Education

Doctor Of Philosophy

University Of Tasmania Australia

2004

Sarjamuda Sains (sains Marin) Dengan Kepujian Kelas Dua Atas

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Sabah

1994

Research Collaborators

Research

Projects

4

Active

4

Grants

RM 3,469,430.00

Research Interests & Expertise

Marine Sciences - Coastal Ecosystem Based Management

Marine Sciences - Marine Ichthyology

Marine Sciences - Marine Biodiversity, Conservation and Management

Marine Sciences - Sustainable Utilisation of Marine Resources

Marine Sciences - Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries and Aquaculture Practices

Marine Sciences - Fisheries Oceanography

Marine Sciences - Marine Social, Education and Awareness (Including Education and Training Awareness of Coastal Communities and Marine Crew Training)

Publications

Total Publications by Year

NOTE: N/A = Data not available, 0 = Data not completed

Scopus Metrics

Scopus Profile

Documents

29

H-Index

13

Citations

987

Affiliation

Universiti Malaysia Sabah

Research listing

Current Research Projects

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

Sumber semulajadi dan potensi pembagunan strategik ekonomi luar pantai malaysia: pulau layang-layang

Member

2020 - 2025

Publications listing

NOTE: PUBLICATION DATA FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS WILL BE DISPLAYED

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1.

John Bin Madin , Sitti Raehanah Binti Muhamad Shaleh , Bernardette Mabel Manjaji Matsumoto , Ejria Saleh (2025) , Temporal Population Structure Of Fish Communities Along The Coastal Waters Of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (ums)

2.

Bernardette Mabel Manjaji Matsumoto (2024) , Identifying Priority Sites For Whale Shark Ship Collision Management Globally

3.

Nazia Binti Abdul Kadar , Bernardette Mabel Manjaji Matsumoto (2024) , The First Record Of Sona Sea Catfish Pseudosciades Sona In Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, On The Basis Of Morphological And Molecular Data

4.

Nazia Binti Abdul Kadar , Bernardette Mabel Manjaji Matsumoto (2024) , The First Record Of Sona Sea Catfish Pseudosciades Sona (hamilton 1822) In Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, On The Basis Of Morphological And Molecular Data

5.

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

6.

Bernardette Mabel Manjaji Matsumoto (2024) , Directed Conservation Of The World’s Reef Sharks And Rays

7.

Bernardette Mabel Manjaji Matsumoto (2024) , Distributional Range Extensions Of Onigocia Grandisquama (platycephalidae) And Soleichthys Siammakuti (soleidae) In The South China Sea

8.

Bernardette Mabel Manjaji Matsumoto (2023) , Enhanced Fish Diversity Following Active Coral Reef Restoration Efforts In Tun Sakaran Marine Park, Sabah, Malaysian Coral Triangle

9.

Bernardette Mabel Manjaji Matsumoto (2023) , Widespread Diversity Deficits Of Coral Reef Sharks And Rays