School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐂. 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅. 𝐃𝐑. 𝐇𝐀𝐒𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐌 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐗 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The School of Biological Sciences (SBS), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), proudly congratulates Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hasber Salim and the research team from the Biological Conservation and Research Group (BORG) on their outstanding achievement at the International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2026.

The team received the Best SME Innovative for Intelligent Property (IP) Award Category for AI/Agriculture Sector for their innovation, TITO BOX® v3 integrated with ECHO-A, an intelligent behaviour-responsive ecological system developed to strengthen sustainable biological rodent control using barn owls as natural predators.

This innovation is the result of a strategic collaboration between the Biological Conservation and Research Group (BORG), School of Biological Sciences (SBS), USM and USAINS Holding Sdn. Bhd. in advancing intelligent ecological innovation and sustainable agricultural technology.

Project members:
🔹 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hasber Salim (SBS, USM)
🔹 Mohd Shaiful Md Yusuff (USAINS)
🔹 Harvish Thanasegar (SBS, USM)

This achievement reflects the team’s continuous commitment towards impactful research, sustainable innovation and intelligent technological development that contribute to environmental sustainability and the agricultural sector.

📖 Read more: https://bio.usm.my/index.php/introduction/highlight/from-nest-boxes-to-intelligent-ecosystems-a-new-era-in-pest-management

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅. 𝐃𝐑. 𝐒𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐇 𝐊𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐍 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐍𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐓, 𝐉𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐍

The Dean and the entire community of the School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia proudly extend our heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Dr. Sudesh Kumar on being conferred an Honorary Doctorate by Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), Japan.

This prestigious recognition reflects his outstanding contributions to science, international research collaboration and academic internationalisation.

The School of Biological Sciences deeply appreciates his dedication, academic leadership and continuous commitment towards advancing research excellence and enhancing the global visibility of Universiti Sains Malaysia.

🔗 For more information: https://bio.usm.my/index.php/introduction/highlight/heartiest-congratulations-to-prof-dr-sudesh-kumar-on-the-conferment-of-an-honorary-doctorate-by-naist-japan

📢 Invitation to Wacana Ilmiah@SBS
You are warmly invited to attend the upcoming Wacana Ilmiah@SBS featuring Dr. Lim Chew Theng and Dr. Tan Kang Wei from The Francis Crick Institute.
🗓️ Date: 20 May 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
📍 Venue: Meeting Room 107, School of Biological Sciences & Webex (Hybrid Mode)
🔗 Webex Link: https://bit.ly/4tWVS58

✨ CPD points will be awarded.
Kindly mark your calendar. We look forward to your presence and participation.

PPSKH Perkukuh Kerjasama Industri melalui Lawatan ke Agricultural Chemical (M) Sdn. Bhd.

6 Mei 2026

GEORGE TOWN – Pusat Pengajian Sains Kajihayat (PPSKH), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) terus komited dalam memperluas jaringan kerjasama strategik bersama industri melalui lawatan rasmi ke Agricultural Chemical (M) Sdn. Bhd. (ACM) hari ini.

Lawatan berkenaan diketuai oleh Dekan PPSKH, Prof. Madya Dr. Amir Hamzah Ahmad Ghazali dan disertai barisan pengurusan serta ahli akademik PPSKH antaranya Timbalan Dekan Akademik, Prof. Madya Dr. Nik Ahmad Irwan Izzauddin Nik Him; Timbalan Dekan Penyelidikan, Prof. Madya Dr. Ahmad Ramli Mohd Yahya; Pengerusi Rancangan Bioteknologi dan Mikrobiologi, Dr. Kamarul Zaman Zarkasi; Penyelaras Hubungan Industri, Prof. Dr. Sreramanan Subramaniam; Penyelaras Program Tropical Plant Disease Management, Dr. Masratul Hawa; Penyelaras Latihan Industri, Dr. Farah Haziqah serta beberapa orang pensyarah PPSKH.

Ketibaan delegasi PPSKH disambut oleh Timbalan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif ACM, Tn. Hj. Zikri yang mewakili Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif syarikat bersama barisan pegawai pengurusan ACM.
ACM merupakan antara pemain industri yang aktif dalam bidang bahan kimia pertanian khususnya dalam menyediakan penyelesaian berkaitan perlindungan tanaman, kawalan perosak serta sokongan teknikal kepada sektor agro-industri. Kepakaran dan pengalaman industri ini dilihat berpotensi besar dalam menjambatani jurang antara penyelidikan akademik dengan aplikasi sebenar di lapangan.

Menurut Prof. Madya Dr. Amir Hamzah, hubungan antara PPSKH dan ACM bukanlah sesuatu yang baharu. Sebelum ini, ACM pernah bekerjasama dengan PPSKH melalui Unit Penyelidikan Kawalan Vektor khususnya dalam mendapatkan perkhidmatan ujian makmal bagi tujuan analisis dan pengesahan teknikal.

“Kerjasama sedia ada ini menjadi asas kukuh untuk diperkembangkan kepada bentuk kolaborasi yang lebih strategik dan menyeluruh,” katanya.

Sepanjang sesi perbincangan, kedua-dua pihak bertukar pandangan dan meneroka pelbagai peluang baharu termasuk pelaksanaan penyelidikan bersama, pemindahan ilmu dan teknologi, serta pembangunan penyelesaian inovatif yang mampu memberi impak langsung kepada industri. Perbincangan turut memfokuskan potensi penambahbaikan kurikulum akademik, peluasan peluang latihan industri kepada pelajar, serta pengukuhan kolaborasi akademia–industri secara lebih tersusun dan mampan.

Lawatan ini mencerminkan aspirasi PPSKH untuk memastikan hasil penyelidikan dan kepakaran universiti kekal relevan, berimpak tinggi serta selari dengan keperluan semasa industri. Pada masa sama, ia turut menyokong usaha USM dalam melahirkan modal insan berkemahiran tinggi yang lebih bersedia menghadapi cabaran dunia pekerjaan dan pembangunan sektor agro-industri pada masa hadapan.

🎓 Wacana Ilmiah@SBS
✨ You are invited!

Join us for an inspiring session:
“Together We Achieve More: The Power of Effective Teamwork”
👤 Speaker:
Prof. Emeritus Dr. Mashhor Mansor
📅 Date: 15 May 2026
⏰ Time: 10.00 – 11.00 AM
💻 Venue: WEBEX Platform (Online)
🔗 Join here: https://bit.ly/42RP7pG

🤝 Discover how effective teamwork drives success, innovation, and impact in academia and beyond.
📲 Scan the QR code on the poster to join easily!
Don’t miss this opportunity—see you there!
*CPD points will be provided

𝐓𝐚𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐡 & 𝐒𝐲𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐬!

Sekalung tahniah kepada Dr. Azlinda binti Abu Bakar (Ketua Projek) dan Dr. Farah Haziqah binti Meor Termizi (Penyelidik Bersama) atas kejayaan memperoleh geran sebanyak RM5,000.00 daripada Vellayan Community Fund 2025.

Projek bertajuk “Youth Vector Scouts: A School-Based Mosquito Monitoring & Community Awareness Program in Pulau Pinang” ini mengetengahkan pendekatan berasaskan komuniti melalui penglibatan pelajar dalam aktiviti pemantauan nyamuk, pendidikan kesihatan awam, serta penghapusan tempat pembiakan Aedes.

Inisiatif ini memberi tumpuan kepada peningkatan kesedaran dan amalan pencegahan dalam kalangan pelajar dan komuniti, di samping menyokong pemahaman terhadap risiko penyakit bawaan vektor melalui pemerhatian persekitaran dan pengumpulan data lapangan.

Pendekatan berfokuskan sekolah ini berperanan sebagai pemangkin perubahan tingkah laku dalam komuniti setempat, sekali gus menyumbang kepada pengurangan hotspot pembiakan nyamuk serta peningkatan tahap kebersihan persekitaran.

Semoga kejayaan ini terus memperkukuh impak penyelidikan universiti ke arah kesejahteraan awam dan pembangunan komuniti yang lestari.

We are pleased to share that one of our academician, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Intan Haslina, Entomology & Parasitology Programme, School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia will be part of the distinguished panel of speakers in the upcoming forum.

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐕𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐞: 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🦟

📅 Date: 25th April 2026
📍 Venue: DK 4 – Dewan Kuliah Jemerlang, Faculty of Medicine, UM

This forum brings together experts to share insights on dengue prevention, vector control, and community action. It is part of our CSR initiative to raise awareness and protect our communities and families from dengue.

🎤 Featuring talks by:
• Mr. Hiroki Kinosh*ta – Vector Control in Malaysia
• Prof. Datin Dr. Indra Vythilingam – New Paradigm for Dengue Surveillance and Control
• Dr. Intan Haslina Ishak – Dengue Vector Resistance & Community Action

👉 Kindly register via the QR code or link in the event poster. Registration is FREE. Register at
https://lnkd.in/gGiAzmUs

Your participation will help support efforts in dengue prevention and create a safer environment for our society.
Thank you and we hope to see you there!

𝐓𝐚𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐡 & 𝐒𝐲𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐬!

Sekalung tahniah kepada Profesor Madya Dr. Hasber bin Salim (Ketua Projek) dan Profesor Emeritus Dr. Abu Hassan Ahmad (Penyelidik Bersama) atas kejayaan memperoleh geran sebanyak RM200,000 daripada Malaysian Palm Oil Green Conservation Foundation (MPOGCF).

Projek ini mengetengahkan pendekatan inovatif dan lestari melalui penggunaan burung hantu sebagai agen kawalan biologi bagi mengurus perosak di ladang kelapa sawit pekebun kecil. Inisiatif ini bukan sahaja menyokong keseimbangan ekosistem, malah memperkasa komuniti melalui pemindahan ilmu dan amalan pertanian mampan.

Semoga kejayaan ini terus memperkukuh impak penyelidikan universiti ke arah kelestarian alam dan pembangunan komuniti.

🔗 Artikel penuh:
https://bio.usm.my/index.php/introduction/highlight/heartiest-congratulations-to-associate-professor-dr-hasber-bin-salim-on-securing-rm200-000-research-grant-for-sustainable-pest-management-innovation

Greetings,

Please be informed that the School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia will be organizing a workshop on the taxidermy of small mammals. The details of the workshop are as follows:

Date: 30 June until 02 July 2026 (3 days)
Time: 08.30 am – 5.00 pm
Venue: Lab 200, level 3, Building G08, School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Minden, Pulau Pinang.

All students, researchers, academicians, teachers and anyone interested are welcome to participate and join us at this link https://q.me-qr.com/p2kiwj9m

Seats are limited. For more information, please refer to the attached poster.

Thank you.

Inovasi PPSKH : Transformasi Sisa Makanan kepada Nilai Lestari

Pusat Pengajian Sains Kajihayat (PPSKH), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) terus menerajui inovasi lestari melalui inisiatif pengurusan sisa makanan menggunakan larva Black Soldier Fly (BSF).

Inisiatif inovasi sosial yang diselaraskan oleh Dr. Hadura Binti Abu Hasan ini merupakan hasil kolaborasi bersama rakan industri dalam mentransformasikan sisa makanan kepada produk bernilai seperti makanan ternakan dan baja organik.

Jom baca sorotan penuh di sini:
🔗 https://bio.usm.my/index.php/introduction/highlight/sbs-innovation-transforms-food-waste-into-sustainable-value