PhD
- Nur Farahim binti Mohd Zubir
- Nur Syamimi Makbul
- Masturah Sulaiman
- Nurul Syakilah binti Suhaili (Co-supervisor)
- Dg. Khairunisa binti Ahmad Sapawi (Co-supervisor)
Master Science
- Nicholas Fung
- Nora Syahzehan Jems
- Emmeldah Joseph
- Evanie Clara Felix
- Ts. Masnah binti Made
- Anatasia Anak Jimmy
- Nurul Nazatul Hashima binti Jaafar
- Awings Ahip
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PhD
Nur Farahim Binti Mohd Zubir
PhD Candidate
Project Title: The phylogeny and Distribution Pattern of the Carnivorous Plant Nepenthes (Nepenthaceae) In Sabah, Malaysia
Email me:Email: nur_farahim_df22@iluv.ums.edu.my or farahzubir95@gmail.com
Nur Syamimi Makbul
PhD Candidate
Project Title: A current review of the population status of Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus morio) in Danum Valley, Sabah using metabarcoding and gut microbial diversity-based approaches.
Email me:Email: syamimi.makbul@ums.edu.my
NURUL SYAKILAH BINTI SUHAILI
PhD Candidate
Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Normah Awang Besar
Co-Supervisor: Ts. Dr. Elia Godoong
Project Title: The effect of altitudinal gradient on the forest carbon stock and carbon sequestration potential in a tropical rainforest in Sabah, Malaysia.
Email me:Email: nssyakilah@ums.edu.my/nurulsyakilahsuhaili@gmail.com
Dg. Khairunisa Binti Ahmad Sapawi
PhD Candidate
Email: gs65488@student.upm.edu.my / khairunisa@ums.edu.my
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Master Science
Nicholas Fung
MSc Candidate (Ecological Process)
Riparian Habitat Quality Assessment
email: mx1811007t@student.ums.edu.my nfong@wwf.org.my
My research interest includes land-use spatial planning, ecosystem services management, biodiversity conservation, adoption of landscape approaches to halt tropical deforestation, GIS/ remote sensing, landscape connectivity and the role of oil palm plantation in biodiversity protection. Since 2010, I am working with WWF-Malaysia and currently studying on a part-time basis on riparian habitat quality assessment along Sugut River. The immediate interest is to link the habitat quality and its current threat from land-use change. In the long-term, the study aims to document the risks and to come up with a possible solution, for example, riparian habitat restoration and management prescription.
Nora Syahzehan Jems
MSc Candidate (Advancement of Biodiversity)
Antifungal Activity of Essential Oils from Etlingera coccinea (Blume) S. Sakai & Nagam Against Selected Plant Pathogenic Fungi.
email: norasyazehanjems@gmail.com
Emmeldah Joseph
MSc Candidate (Advancement of Biodiversity)
emmeldahj@gmail.com
Evanie Clara Felix
MSc Candidate (Forestry)
ebaniclara@gmail.com
Nur Nazatul Hashima binti Jaafar
MSc Candidate (Forestry)
Supervisor: Ts. Dr. Elia Godoong
Nur Nazatul Hashima Binti Jaafar is a Master’s student and research assistant at the Faculty of Tropical Forestry, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, where she is actively engaged in research on forest ecology and conservation. With a strong academic foundation in tropical forestry, she has developed a particular interest in the role of riparian ecosystems in climate change mitigation and sustainable land management. Her current project, Effect of Ecological Restoration on Aboveground Carbon Stock in Riparian Forests and Oil Palm Landscapes of Sapong Estate’s Forest, Sabah, Malaysia, focuses on quantifying the carbon storage potential of riparian forests to provide valuable insights for biodiversity conservation, carbon management, and policy development. Through her research, she aims to contribute to the scientific understanding and practical applications of forest carbon assessment, supporting both environmental sustainability and the global effort to combat climate change.
Anastasia Anak Jimmy
MSc Candidate (Forestry)
Supervisor: Ts. Dr. Elia Godoong
Project Title : Assessing Aboveground Carbon Dynamics, Vegetation Profiling, and Biodiversity Recovery in Fragmented Forests within Palm Oil Landscapes of Sapong Estate
My name is Anastasia Anak Jimmy, and I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Conservation Biology from Universiti Malaysia Sabah, which I completed in 2023. I am currently pursuing a Master of Science (Forestry), focusing on the relationships between forest structure, biodiversity, and carbon storage. My research interests revolve around forest carbon stock and carbon sequestration, particularly in understanding how forest recovery and structural variations influence carbon dynamics.
My current research project, titled “Assessing Aboveground Carbon Dynamics, Vegetation Profiling, and Biodiversity Recovery in Fragmented Forests within Palm Oil Landscapes of Sapong Estate,” aims to examine how forest canopy conditions and vegetation characteristics contribute to carbon accumulation during forest regeneration. To achieve this, permanent plots have been established in Sapong Estate Forest, where essential data are collected, including tree species identification, diameter at breast height (DBH), tree height, and canopy openness using a densiometer. Additionally, vegetation profiling is conducted to evaluate forest structure, and biodiversity recovery is analyzed to assess ecological progress. Through this study, I aim to contribute valuable insights toward sustainable forest management and climate change mitigation efforts.
Awing Ahip
Master Science Student
Supervisor: Ts. Dr. Elia Godoong
Growth and Survival of Trees for Riparian Restoration in Forest and Oil Palm Landscapes
My name is Awing Ahip. I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry Science (Plantation) from Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2020 and am currently pursuing a Master of Science (Forestry) at the Faculty of Tropical Forestry, Universiti Malaysia Sabah. My research focuses on the growth and survival of trees for riparian restoration in forest and oil palm landscapes, with the aim of measuring and comparing the growth performance and survival rates of selected riparian tree species under both land-use types, as well as identifying species with high adaptability and potential for successful riparian restoration across varying landscape conditions.
My current research project, titled “Growth and Survival of Trees for Riparian Restoration in Forest and Oil Palm Landscapes,” aims to measure and compare the growth performance (height and diameter) of selected riparian tree species in forest and oil palm landscapes, assess and compare the survival rates of the planted tree species under both land-use types, and determine suitable species that demonstrate high adaptability and potential for successful riparian restoration in varying landscape conditions. Through this study, I hope to contribute valuable insights toward improving riparian restoration strategies and promoting sustainable forest management in tropical landscapes.
Elia Godoong 