PROFESSIONAL

Dr. Syazwan is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, UPM, with related expertise in the field of marine ecology and biodiversity. His PhD research focused on the ecology of scyphozoan jellyfish in Malaysian waters, with specific investigations on the diversity, population dynamics, reproduction, and trophodynamics of jellyfish. He did his post-doctoral research at the Universiti Malaya under the GCRF Blue Communities Malaysia Program, aiming to assess the impacts of climate change, resource use and environmental degradation on marine ecosystems and coastal livelihood, and to project the long-term productive capacity and revenues of marine resources. His current research interests revolve around the ecological dynamics of marine ecosystems and fauna, for improved understanding on the socioeconomic impacts on coastal livelihood. He has authored and co-authored several highly reputable articles and book chapters, and actively involved in coastal communities’ outreach in raising awareness of harmful marine species, especially jellyfish.