LAB MEMBERS
Faisal Ali Anwarali Khan
PhD (Zoology) Texas Tech University, USA // Masters (Zoology) Texas Tech University, USA // BSc (Hons) Biotechnology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
I am interested on the systematics and molecular evolution of Southeast Asian mammals; particularly bats. I would like to understand the diversity of several genera in these groups, looking for common patterns in their distribution and origin. This allow me to understand the extent to which biogeography of Southeast Asia has shaped the genetic diversity of mammals in this region.
Morphology, based on museum vouchers and molecular markers are the two tools used to address the questions above, in order to identify evolutionary lineages that can be used to establish taxonomic units. I am also keen to move forward with the advancement of genomic field by incorporating bioinformatics to better utilize natural history collection.
Contact Details:
Email: fanwaral@gmail.com
Address: Department of Zoology, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Phone: +6082582988
Postgraduates
MSc in Genetics, UNIMAS // BSc (Hons) Animal Resource Science and Management, UNIMAS
Muhammad Amin Iman Azmi
Project Title : Wild Rodents as Hidden Reservoirs: Linking Diet, Gut Microbiome and Antimicrobial Resistance through Metagenomics.
MSc in Entomology, UKM // BSc (Hons) Animal Resource Science and Management, UNIMAS
Nur Iylia Maisarah Baharom
Project Title: Deciphering The Gut Microbiome of Chiropterans: Foraging Preferences of Insectivorous Bats in Royal Belum State Park.
BSc (Hons) Animal Resource Science and Management, UNIMAS
Asfa Hanis binti Mohamad Azmi
Project Title : Phylogenetic and Diet Analysis of Bats of the Tube-Nosed Bat Murina (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) through Genetics, Morphology, Echolocation and Next-Generation Sequencing.
BSc (Hons) Animal Resource Science and Management, UNIMAS
Muhammad Danish Haqeem bin Mohd Khairi
Project Title : Phylogenetic and Diet Analysis of the Family Megadermatidae Bats in Malaysia, Through Genetic, Morphology, Echolocation and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Approach.
BSc (Hons) Animal Resource Science and Management, UNIMAS
Victor Lee Sien
Project Title : Diversity and Ecological Role of Cynopterus brachyotis in Urban Forests: Insights through Morphology, Genetics and DNA Metabarcoding Dietary Analyses.
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BSc (Hons) Animal Resource Science and Management, UNIMAS
Ain Najwa Nazihah Razali
Project Title : Unveiling Vertebrate Hosts and Pathogen Associations in Blood-fed Aedes Mosquitoes via DNA Metabarcoding.
BSc (Hons) Animal Resource Science and Management, UNIMAS
Alya Fathyn Sahibulfadillah
Project Title : NGS‑Based Surveillance of Plasmodium in Anopheles Mosquitoes and Vertebrate Hosts in Sarawak.
Undergraduates
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Adam Farish
Final Year Project Title:
Genetics and Morphological Variation of Dyacopterus spadiceus from Sarawak
"I study the genetic and morphological variation of the Dayak fruit bat, Dyacopterus spadiceus, providing valuable insights into the diversity and population structure of this fruit bat species in Sarawak."
Chan Xiu Zhi (Suky)
Final Year Project Title:
Genetics, Morphology and Echolocation Variations within Family Emballonuridae in Sarawak
"I explore variation in genetics, morphology and echolocation among sheath-tailed bats (Family Emballonuridae), contributing to a better understanding of species relationships and diversity within this fascinating bat family."
Hanisah Naqibah
Final Year Project Title:
Unravelling the Relationship of Free-tailed Bats (Family: Molossidae) in Sarawak through Morphometrics, Genetics and Acoustic Analyses
"I integrate morphometric, genetic and acoustic data to investigate relationships among free-tailed bats in Sarawak, demonstrating the value of multidisciplinary approaches in bat systematics and taxonomy."
Khairi Ma'arif
Final Year Project Title: Phylogeographic Study of Genus Rousettus (Family: Pteropodidae) in Malaysia
"I explore the phylogeographic patterns of Rousettus fruit bats across Malaysia, helping to reveal how historical and geographical factors have shaped the genetic structure of these widely distributed flying fox relatives."
Nursara Safiyyah
Final Year Project Title:
Genetic and Morphological Variations of Genus Callosciurus (Family Sciuridae) in Selected Areas in Malaysia
"I examine genetic and morphological differences among squirrels of the genus Callosciurus, providing insights into their diversity and potential population structuring across different regions of Malaysia."
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Najwa Nazril
Final Year Project Title:
Molecular Detection and Genetic Study of Salmonella within Rodent Species in Sarawak
"I study molecular techniques to detect and characterise Salmonella in rodent populations, generating important baseline information on pathogen occurrence and genetic diversity in Sarawak's small mammals."
Welcome to Our Lab!
FYP Candidates 2026/2027
"We’re glad to have you on board and look forward to a productive and exciting research journey together."
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