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SUMMARY:Test Event 2 - 20 September 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/explore-programme-webinar-1-tickets-109593912342 \nThe Explore Programme is a research programme held by the Marine Science R&D Programme (MSRDP) in conjunction with St John’s Island National Marine Laboratory\, which provides funding support for students 17-25 years old to undertake exploratory marine science research at the marine lab. Through the research experience\, Explore aims to motivate students to develop technical skills and scientific literacy through active research interactions\, moving from being passive learners to active scientists. For more information about the Explore Programme\, please visit https://sjinml.nus.edu.sg/explore/. \nThe Potential Use of Polychaetes in Sustainable Aquaculture\nLim Jun An \nDepartment of Biological Sciences\, National University of Singapore \nAbstract:\nPolychaetes\, or bristle worms\, are marine organisms important to many ecosystems as many of them play crucial roles in nutrient recycling and are also prey to other organisms up the food chain. These worms may be of high value in sustainable aquaculture given their potential to feed on fish culture waste\, thereby recycling nutrients beneficial for mud crabs. A series of experiments were performed to elucidate the suitability of polychaetes for aquaculture. Feeding trials were conducted to determine preferences of mud crabs. Selected polychaete species were cultivated with fish culture waste as feed in recirculating and static systems to determine their suitability for sustainable aquaculture. Reproductive biology and nutritional content of the worms were also examined. The results showed that the polychaetes could be cultivated in captivity with fish culture waste but more research is needed before the worms can be mass produced for sustainable use. \nAbout the Speaker:\nJun An is a fresh graduate from NUS who recently completed a BSc in Life Sciences with Specialisation in Environmental Biology. His passion for aquatic ecology grew with each marine research experience during his undergraduate years\, which brought him to study polychaetes in sustainable aquaculture for his honours project. \n\n\nFeeding ecology of Dugong dugon in Singapore\nSirius Ng Zheng Hui \nDepartment of Biological Sciences\, National University of Singapore \nAbstract:\nDugongs (Dugong dugon) are native to Singapore and are locally assessed as ‘Critically Endangered’. Understanding the autecology of this charismatic species potentially bolsters local conservation efforts of the seagrass ecosystem. In this study\, I examined the diet selection of native dugongs by evaluating the characteristics of feeding trails and the associated seagrasses across five feeding sites. Halophilia ovalis displayed the highest association to native dugongs. Besides being the most abundant species in Singapore\, this species possessed the lowest whole plant C:N values amongst the other assessed species. Although all correlations between dugong grazing intensity and H. ovalis C:N were insignificant\, varying relationships were observed between these two factors across sites. This indicates the possibility that dugongs engage in different feeding strategies in response to the spatially varying extent of local seagrass decline between July – January. Feeding site selection in the local context was also examined by comparing the characteristics of seagrasses in feeding sites and a site where no feeding was observed. Native dugongs selected sites with higher aboveground:belowground biomass\, presumably due to the way these organisms perceive their immediate environment. On the other hand\, no trends were observed when plant C:N comparisons were made between feeding sites and my control site. Lastly\, my project presents the preliminary results of assays conducted to assess the sustainability of local feeding sites and the efficacy of eDNA detection methods. These proxy methods of dugong research should be further explored and applied to a larger scale in future studies. \nAbout the Speaker:\nSirius is a Life Science graduate from the National University of Singapore. His research interests lie in the ecology of marine megafauna\, in particular\, the interactions between marine mammals and the coastal ecosystems they utilise. \nSIMPLE: Can the diversity of Singapore Marine Planktonic Eukaryotes be uncovered using culture methods?\nRae Chua \nSchool of Biological Sciences\, Nanyang Technological University \nAbstract:\nPhytoplankton have key ecological significance and are suited to be used as bioindicators. There is a need to improve conventional morphology-based biomonitoring approaches and evaluate metabarcoding as a biomonitoring tool. This study aims to understand the culturable diversity of phytoplankton in Singapore waters. Several isolation strategies were used\, including serial dilution\, flow cytometry cell sorting and single-cell pipette isolation\, on marine samples collected from Singapore and Johor Straits. Isolated strains were genetically characterized by 18s rRNA sequencing and sequences were phylogenetically analysed. Sequences obtained were compared against environmental metabarcoding data. A total of 22 strains were isolated\, spanning 4 divisions – Chlorophyta\, Cryptophyta\, Dinoflagellata\, Ochrophyta. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that several isolated strains represented uncultured sequences in databases. Comparison with metabarcoding data demonstrated that culture methods uncover diversity not detected in metabarcoding. Culture methods can uncover the diversity of phytoplankton in Singapore waters and should be a continuous effort\, to improve biomonitoring approaches and applicability. \nAbout the Speaker:\nRae is graduating from the School of Biological Sciences\, NTU. In the final year of her undergraduate studies\, Rae narrowed down her research field of interest to marine microbiology – It tied in well with her major in Biological Sciences\, minor in Environmental Sustainability\, and personal interest in Microbiology! She is looking forward to pursuing a career in research and contributing to building up environmental sciences in the local research arena.
URL:https://sjinml.nus.edu.sg/event/test-20-sep-26/
LOCATION:SJINML Seminar Room\, Singapore\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Events,Highlights,News Feed,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Test Event 1 - 14 September 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/explore-programme-webinar-1-tickets-109593912342 \nThe Explore Programme is a research programme held by the Marine Science R&D Programme (MSRDP) in conjunction with St John’s Island National Marine Laboratory\, which provides funding support for students 17-25 years old to undertake exploratory marine science research at the marine lab. Through the research experience\, Explore aims to motivate students to develop technical skills and scientific literacy through active research interactions\, moving from being passive learners to active scientists. For more information about the Explore Programme\, please visit https://sjinml.nus.edu.sg/explore/. \n	The Potential Use of Polychaetes in Sustainable Aquaculture\nLim Jun An \nDepartment of Biological Sciences\, National University of Singapore \nAbstract:\nPolychaetes\, or bristle worms\, are marine organisms important to many ecosystems as many of them play crucial roles in nutrient recycling and are also prey to other organisms up the food chain. These worms may be of high value in sustainable aquaculture given their potential to feed on fish culture waste\, thereby recycling nutrients beneficial for mud crabs. A series of experiments were performed to elucidate the suitability of polychaetes for aquaculture. Feeding trials were conducted to determine preferences of mud crabs. Selected polychaete species were cultivated with fish culture waste as feed in recirculating and static systems to determine their suitability for sustainable aquaculture. Reproductive biology and nutritional content of the worms were also examined. The results showed that the polychaetes could be cultivated in captivity with fish culture waste but more research is needed before the worms can be mass produced for sustainable use. \nAbout the Speaker:\nJun An is a fresh graduate from NUS who recently completed a BSc in Life Sciences with Specialisation in Environmental Biology. His passion for aquatic ecology grew with each marine research experience during his undergraduate years\, which brought him to study polychaetes in sustainable aquaculture for his honours project. \n\n				\n	\n\n				\n	\n	Feeding ecology of Dugong dugon in Singapore\nSirius Ng Zheng Hui \nDepartment of Biological Sciences\, National University of Singapore \nAbstract:\nDugongs (Dugong dugon) are native to Singapore and are locally assessed as ‘Critically Endangered’. Understanding the autecology of this charismatic species potentially bolsters local conservation efforts of the seagrass ecosystem. In this study\, I examined the diet selection of native dugongs by evaluating the characteristics of feeding trails and the associated seagrasses across five feeding sites. Halophilia ovalis displayed the highest association to native dugongs. Besides being the most abundant species in Singapore\, this species possessed the lowest whole plant C:N values amongst the other assessed species. Although all correlations between dugong grazing intensity and H. ovalis C:N were insignificant\, varying relationships were observed between these two factors across sites. This indicates the possibility that dugongs engage in different feeding strategies in response to the spatially varying extent of local seagrass decline between July – January. Feeding site selection in the local context was also examined by comparing the characteristics of seagrasses in feeding sites and a site where no feeding was observed. Native dugongs selected sites with higher aboveground:belowground biomass\, presumably due to the way these organisms perceive their immediate environment. On the other hand\, no trends were observed when plant C:N comparisons were made between feeding sites and my control site. Lastly\, my project presents the preliminary results of assays conducted to assess the sustainability of local feeding sites and the efficacy of eDNA detection methods. These proxy methods of dugong research should be further explored and applied to a larger scale in future studies. \nAbout the Speaker:\nSirius is a Life Science graduate from the National University of Singapore. His research interests lie in the ecology of marine megafauna\, in particular\, the interactions between marine mammals and the coastal ecosystems they utilise. \n	SIMPLE: Can the diversity of Singapore Marine Planktonic Eukaryotes be uncovered using culture methods?\nRae Chua \nSchool of Biological Sciences\, Nanyang Technological University \nAbstract:\nPhytoplankton have key ecological significance and are suited to be used as bioindicators. There is a need to improve conventional morphology-based biomonitoring approaches and evaluate metabarcoding as a biomonitoring tool. This study aims to understand the culturable diversity of phytoplankton in Singapore waters. Several isolation strategies were used\, including serial dilution\, flow cytometry cell sorting and single-cell pipette isolation\, on marine samples collected from Singapore and Johor Straits. Isolated strains were genetically characterized by 18s rRNA sequencing and sequences were phylogenetically analysed. Sequences obtained were compared against environmental metabarcoding data. A total of 22 strains were isolated\, spanning 4 divisions – Chlorophyta\, Cryptophyta\, Dinoflagellata\, Ochrophyta. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that several isolated strains represented uncultured sequences in databases. Comparison with metabarcoding data demonstrated that culture methods uncover diversity not detected in metabarcoding. Culture methods can uncover the diversity of phytoplankton in Singapore waters and should be a continuous effort\, to improve biomonitoring approaches and applicability. \nAbout the Speaker:\nRae is graduating from the School of Biological Sciences\, NTU. In the final year of her undergraduate studies\, Rae narrowed down her research field of interest to marine microbiology – It tied in well with her major in Biological Sciences\, minor in Environmental Sustainability\, and personal interest in Microbiology! She is looking forward to pursuing a career in research and contributing to building up environmental sciences in the local research arena.
URL:https://sjinml.nus.edu.sg/event/test-14-sep-26/
LOCATION:SJINML Seminar Room\, Singapore\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Events,Highlights,News Feed,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Test Event 6 - 2 September 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/explore-programme-webinar-1-tickets-109593912342 \nThe Explore Programme is a research programme held by the Marine Science R&D Programme (MSRDP) in conjunction with St John’s Island National Marine Laboratory\, which provides funding support for students 17-25 years old to undertake exploratory marine science research at the marine lab. Through the research experience\, Explore aims to motivate students to develop technical skills and scientific literacy through active research interactions\, moving from being passive learners to active scientists. For more information about the Explore Programme\, please visit https://sjinml.nus.edu.sg/explore/. \nThe Potential Use of Polychaetes in Sustainable Aquaculture\nLim Jun An \nDepartment of Biological Sciences\, National University of Singapore \nAbstract:\nPolychaetes\, or bristle worms\, are marine organisms important to many ecosystems as many of them play crucial roles in nutrient recycling and are also prey to other organisms up the food chain. These worms may be of high value in sustainable aquaculture given their potential to feed on fish culture waste\, thereby recycling nutrients beneficial for mud crabs. A series of experiments were performed to elucidate the suitability of polychaetes for aquaculture. Feeding trials were conducted to determine preferences of mud crabs. Selected polychaete species were cultivated with fish culture waste as feed in recirculating and static systems to determine their suitability for sustainable aquaculture. Reproductive biology and nutritional content of the worms were also examined. The results showed that the polychaetes could be cultivated in captivity with fish culture waste but more research is needed before the worms can be mass produced for sustainable use. \nAbout the Speaker:\nJun An is a fresh graduate from NUS who recently completed a BSc in Life Sciences with Specialisation in Environmental Biology. His passion for aquatic ecology grew with each marine research experience during his undergraduate years\, which brought him to study polychaetes in sustainable aquaculture for his honours project. \n\n\nFeeding ecology of Dugong dugon in Singapore\nSirius Ng Zheng Hui \nDepartment of Biological Sciences\, National University of Singapore \nAbstract:\nDugongs (Dugong dugon) are native to Singapore and are locally assessed as ‘Critically Endangered’. Understanding the autecology of this charismatic species potentially bolsters local conservation efforts of the seagrass ecosystem. In this study\, I examined the diet selection of native dugongs by evaluating the characteristics of feeding trails and the associated seagrasses across five feeding sites. Halophilia ovalis displayed the highest association to native dugongs. Besides being the most abundant species in Singapore\, this species possessed the lowest whole plant C:N values amongst the other assessed species. Although all correlations between dugong grazing intensity and H. ovalis C:N were insignificant\, varying relationships were observed between these two factors across sites. This indicates the possibility that dugongs engage in different feeding strategies in response to the spatially varying extent of local seagrass decline between July – January. Feeding site selection in the local context was also examined by comparing the characteristics of seagrasses in feeding sites and a site where no feeding was observed. Native dugongs selected sites with higher aboveground:belowground biomass\, presumably due to the way these organisms perceive their immediate environment. On the other hand\, no trends were observed when plant C:N comparisons were made between feeding sites and my control site. Lastly\, my project presents the preliminary results of assays conducted to assess the sustainability of local feeding sites and the efficacy of eDNA detection methods. These proxy methods of dugong research should be further explored and applied to a larger scale in future studies. \nAbout the Speaker:\nSirius is a Life Science graduate from the National University of Singapore. His research interests lie in the ecology of marine megafauna\, in particular\, the interactions between marine mammals and the coastal ecosystems they utilise. \nSIMPLE: Can the diversity of Singapore Marine Planktonic Eukaryotes be uncovered using culture methods?\nRae Chua \nSchool of Biological Sciences\, Nanyang Technological University \nAbstract:\nPhytoplankton have key ecological significance and are suited to be used as bioindicators. There is a need to improve conventional morphology-based biomonitoring approaches and evaluate metabarcoding as a biomonitoring tool. This study aims to understand the culturable diversity of phytoplankton in Singapore waters. Several isolation strategies were used\, including serial dilution\, flow cytometry cell sorting and single-cell pipette isolation\, on marine samples collected from Singapore and Johor Straits. Isolated strains were genetically characterized by 18s rRNA sequencing and sequences were phylogenetically analysed. Sequences obtained were compared against environmental metabarcoding data. A total of 22 strains were isolated\, spanning 4 divisions – Chlorophyta\, Cryptophyta\, Dinoflagellata\, Ochrophyta. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that several isolated strains represented uncultured sequences in databases. Comparison with metabarcoding data demonstrated that culture methods uncover diversity not detected in metabarcoding. Culture methods can uncover the diversity of phytoplankton in Singapore waters and should be a continuous effort\, to improve biomonitoring approaches and applicability. \nAbout the Speaker:\nRae is graduating from the School of Biological Sciences\, NTU. In the final year of her undergraduate studies\, Rae narrowed down her research field of interest to marine microbiology – It tied in well with her major in Biological Sciences\, minor in Environmental Sustainability\, and personal interest in Microbiology! She is looking forward to pursuing a career in research and contributing to building up environmental sciences in the local research arena.
URL:https://sjinml.nus.edu.sg/event/test-2-sep-26/
LOCATION:SJINML Seminar Room\, Singapore\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Events,Highlights,News Feed,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260830T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260902T235900
DTSTAMP:20260824T182158Z
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SUMMARY:Test Event 5 - 30 August 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/explore-programme-webinar-1-tickets-109593912342 \nThe Explore Programme is a research programme held by the Marine Science R&D Programme (MSRDP) in conjunction with St John’s Island National Marine Laboratory\, which provides funding support for students 17-25 years old to undertake exploratory marine science research at the marine lab. Through the research experience\, Explore aims to motivate students to develop technical skills and scientific literacy through active research interactions\, moving from being passive learners to active scientists. For more information about the Explore Programme\, please visit https://sjinml.nus.edu.sg/explore/. \nThe Potential Use of Polychaetes in Sustainable Aquaculture\nLim Jun An \nDepartment of Biological Sciences\, National University of Singapore \nAbstract:\nPolychaetes\, or bristle worms\, are marine organisms important to many ecosystems as many of them play crucial roles in nutrient recycling and are also prey to other organisms up the food chain. These worms may be of high value in sustainable aquaculture given their potential to feed on fish culture waste\, thereby recycling nutrients beneficial for mud crabs. A series of experiments were performed to elucidate the suitability of polychaetes for aquaculture. Feeding trials were conducted to determine preferences of mud crabs. Selected polychaete species were cultivated with fish culture waste as feed in recirculating and static systems to determine their suitability for sustainable aquaculture. Reproductive biology and nutritional content of the worms were also examined. The results showed that the polychaetes could be cultivated in captivity with fish culture waste but more research is needed before the worms can be mass produced for sustainable use. \nAbout the Speaker:\nJun An is a fresh graduate from NUS who recently completed a BSc in Life Sciences with Specialisation in Environmental Biology. His passion for aquatic ecology grew with each marine research experience during his undergraduate years\, which brought him to study polychaetes in sustainable aquaculture for his honours project. \n\n\nFeeding ecology of Dugong dugon in Singapore\nSirius Ng Zheng Hui \nDepartment of Biological Sciences\, National University of Singapore \nAbstract:\nDugongs (Dugong dugon) are native to Singapore and are locally assessed as ‘Critically Endangered’. Understanding the autecology of this charismatic species potentially bolsters local conservation efforts of the seagrass ecosystem. In this study\, I examined the diet selection of native dugongs by evaluating the characteristics of feeding trails and the associated seagrasses across five feeding sites. Halophilia ovalis displayed the highest association to native dugongs. Besides being the most abundant species in Singapore\, this species possessed the lowest whole plant C:N values amongst the other assessed species. Although all correlations between dugong grazing intensity and H. ovalis C:N were insignificant\, varying relationships were observed between these two factors across sites. This indicates the possibility that dugongs engage in different feeding strategies in response to the spatially varying extent of local seagrass decline between July – January. Feeding site selection in the local context was also examined by comparing the characteristics of seagrasses in feeding sites and a site where no feeding was observed. Native dugongs selected sites with higher aboveground:belowground biomass\, presumably due to the way these organisms perceive their immediate environment. On the other hand\, no trends were observed when plant C:N comparisons were made between feeding sites and my control site. Lastly\, my project presents the preliminary results of assays conducted to assess the sustainability of local feeding sites and the efficacy of eDNA detection methods. These proxy methods of dugong research should be further explored and applied to a larger scale in future studies. \nAbout the Speaker:\nSirius is a Life Science graduate from the National University of Singapore. His research interests lie in the ecology of marine megafauna\, in particular\, the interactions between marine mammals and the coastal ecosystems they utilise. \nSIMPLE: Can the diversity of Singapore Marine Planktonic Eukaryotes be uncovered using culture methods?\nRae Chua \nSchool of Biological Sciences\, Nanyang Technological University \nAbstract:\nPhytoplankton have key ecological significance and are suited to be used as bioindicators. There is a need to improve conventional morphology-based biomonitoring approaches and evaluate metabarcoding as a biomonitoring tool. This study aims to understand the culturable diversity of phytoplankton in Singapore waters. Several isolation strategies were used\, including serial dilution\, flow cytometry cell sorting and single-cell pipette isolation\, on marine samples collected from Singapore and Johor Straits. Isolated strains were genetically characterized by 18s rRNA sequencing and sequences were phylogenetically analysed. Sequences obtained were compared against environmental metabarcoding data. A total of 22 strains were isolated\, spanning 4 divisions – Chlorophyta\, Cryptophyta\, Dinoflagellata\, Ochrophyta. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that several isolated strains represented uncultured sequences in databases. Comparison with metabarcoding data demonstrated that culture methods uncover diversity not detected in metabarcoding. Culture methods can uncover the diversity of phytoplankton in Singapore waters and should be a continuous effort\, to improve biomonitoring approaches and applicability. \nAbout the Speaker:\nRae is graduating from the School of Biological Sciences\, NTU. In the final year of her undergraduate studies\, Rae narrowed down her research field of interest to marine microbiology – It tied in well with her major in Biological Sciences\, minor in Environmental Sustainability\, and personal interest in Microbiology! She is looking forward to pursuing a career in research and contributing to building up environmental sciences in the local research arena.
URL:https://sjinml.nus.edu.sg/event/test-30-aug-26/
LOCATION:SJINML Seminar Room\, Singapore\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Events,Highlights,News Feed,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20191021T153000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20191021T173000
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SUMMARY:[Fireside Chat] Can Plastics to Fuel Technology Resolve the Plastic Waste Problem?
DESCRIPTION:A fireside chat with representatives from various industriesSupported by Ridge View Residential College and St John’s Island National Marine Laboratory \n  \nOf the 300 over million tonnes of plastics produced each year\, less than 10 percent gets recycled. What happens to the rest? Some get sent to landfills where\, when left to degrade\, can leach harmful chemicals that spread into groundwater. Some are washed out through rivers into the oceans where they break down into microplastics that today is found in everything we eat and drink. In Singapore\, 7 out of 10 people do not know what plastics can be recycled and only about 6 percent of plastic waste end up being recycled. Can plastics-to-fuel technology (PTFT) be a potential pathway to resolving the plastic problem? Plastic-to-fuel technology is being increasingly hailed as a solution to the Southeast Asia plastic problem. But the pros and cons of using pyrolysis to convert plastic waste into high quality gasoline or diesel-like fuel are still highly debatable. This non-technical session will: \n\nIntroduce what PTFT is about;\nIllustrate the workings of a PTFT project in Southeast Asia;\nBe a discussion amongst representatives from Climate Change Strategy\, Consulting\, and Consumer Brands.\n\nA networking tea session follows after the fireside chat – an excellent opportunity for the science and business to meet and exchange ideas! \nAbout The Speakers :\n \nAmita Shrestha Bäcker\nGA Circular\nAmita is a Business Development and Project Manager at GA Circular\, a B Corporation certified research and strategy advisory firm that is driving circular economy in Asia. Together with the GA team\, Amita has participated in materials-flow analysis\, research\, strategy and implementation projects on circular economy in this region. GA specialises in packaging and food waste in India and Southeast Asia and has worked with big multinational clients from consumer goods and packaging industries as well as government agencies. \n \nSharon Tan\nPublic Affairs and Communications\, Coca-Cola Singapore & Malaysia\nSharon is the Public Affairs and Communications Manager for The Coca-Cola Company in Singapore and Malaysia. She is charged with ensuring that Coca-Cola’s dialogues with stakeholders in both countries are effective and consistent. Prior to this job\, Sharon was at Burson-Marstellar\, a leading global PR and Communications firm. Specialised in government relations\, management issues and stakeholder engagement for a wide range of clients such as MNCs and NGOs. Sharon also served multiple roles in Singapore public service\, including MTI and MAS. \n \nAssociate Professor Tong Yen Wah\nDepartment of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering\, National University of Singapore\nA/P Tong is the co-programme director for an NRF-CREATE project with Shanghai Jiao Tong University on “Energy and Environmental Sustainability Solutions for Mega­cities’; E2S2-CREATE. His expertise is in bio-materials research for tissue engineering and in bioenergy from food wastes and biomass wastes\, with over 120 publications and 5\,000 citations. His recent works in food waste management has been successfully commercialised with distributed anaerobic digesters that can be effectively used in cities through a spin-off company from NUS. \nAbout The Moderator :\n \nMarc Allen\nEngeco\nMarc is the Technical Director and Founder of engeco. He is a chemical engineer with over 20 years’ experience and 12 years specialised in energy and climate change. Raised in Australia\, he has been in Singapore for the last two years. His company\, engeco\, helps businesses understand their exposure to climate change risk and helps them develop and implement climate change strategy. He is also working to develop global standards in the area of circular economy as part of the ISO Technical Committee for Circular Economy.
URL:https://sjinml.nus.edu.sg/event/can-plastics-to-fuel-tech-resolve-plastic-waste-problem/
LOCATION:Multi-Purpose Room 1\, Ridge View Residential College\, National University of Singapore\, 25 Lower Kent Ridge Road\, #02-61\, Singapore\, Singapore\, 119081\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Events,Fireside Chat
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191019T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191021T160000
DTSTAMP:20241210T074511Z
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SUMMARY:[Seminar] A Brief Introduction to Borneo Marine Research Institute and Coral Reef Research in Sabah
DESCRIPTION:Seminar by Muhammad Ali bin Syed HusseinLecturer/Research Fellow in the Endangered Marine Species Research Unit\, Borneo Marine Research Institute\, Universiti Malaysia Sabah \nAbstract:\nBorneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI) is one of three research institutes in Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). It is strategically located along the shoreline of Sepangar Bay\, Kota Kinabalu\, providing easy access to the sea and surrounding habitats. The institute conduct marine and aquaculture research and offer postgraduate degree programmes. Undergraduate teaching of two programmes\, marine science and aquaculture is conducted on behalf of Faculty of Science and Natural Resource. Facilities in the institute includes fish and invertebrate hatcheries\, marine aquarium and museum\, as well as boathouse and jetty. The talk will cover the facilities in BMRI and research currently conducted in the institute\, with focus on coral reef research. Approximately 75% of the coral reefs in Malaysia is in Sabah.  The reefs are facing multiple threats\, such as destructive fishing methods\, pollution and development. Previous expeditions and surveys provide information on biodiversity and coral reef status but there is still much yet to be studied. Some of the current research conducted in the institute is looking at diversity in coral reef areas\, coral recruitment and spawning\, and use of artificial reefs. The institute actively conduct public outreach and citizen science to increase public awareness\, collaborating with private organisations and NGOs. \n \nAbout the speaker:\nMuhammad Ali is a lecturer in Borneo Marine Research Institute in Universiti Malaysia Sabah.  He has taught undergraduates in the Marine Science and Aquaculture programmes since 2004. His interest lies in biodiversity and ecology of coastal ecosystems. He has had the opportunity to study the reefs of Sabah through participation in expeditions and contributed in the preparation of marine park management plans for Sabah Parks. He is currently pursuing his PhD\, working on Porites cores from Marudu Bay\, Sabah. He is in Singapore to interact and learn under the Temasek Foundation-NUS Master Trainer Programme.
URL:https://sjinml.nus.edu.sg/event/brief-introduction-bmri-coral-reef-research-sabah/
LOCATION:SJINML Seminar Room\, Singapore\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Events,Seminar
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