"Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore"
Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Wan Fatma Zuharah
Principal Investigator
"We ensuring the quality, integrity and responsible practice of our research"
ON-GOING RESEARCH PROJECTS
Integrated Vector Management: Managing Aedes mosquito resistance population, vectors of Zika and dengue using fungal infection. (FRGS: 203/PBIOLOGI/6711629) 1 January 2019- 31 December 2021.
Evaluating the effectiveness of fungal infection in preventing insecticide resistance in Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, a vector of Zika and dengue (RUI grant: 1001/ PBIOLOGI/8011066) 01 April 2018 – 31 March 2021.
International policy forum (IPF) 2021- SDG4: Planning for flexible learning pathways in higher education. Suruhanjaya Kebangsaan UNESCO Malaysia (SKUM) External grant; 16 April 2021- 15 December 2021.
COMPLETED PROJECTS AS A PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Controlling the resistance Paedarus (Rove beetle) populations on the common used insecticide in the agricultural industries (National Chung Hsing University) 1 September- 31 December 2018.
The Infestation Of Paedarus fuscipes (Rove Beetle)To The Human Residential Area And Its Association To Paedarus Dermatitis Infections. (RUI Grant: 1001/PBIOLOGI/811284) 01 January 2015- 31 December 2017.
Vector Capacity Study: Changes of Aedes albopictus behaviour in response to human lifestyles and its strategy to maximizing fitness cost in transmitting dengue viruses. (Fundamental Research Grant Scheme: 203/PBIOLOGI/6711359) 1 December 2013- 30 November 2016
Impact on environmental assets: The increase of Aedes population and the epidemiological implication of dengue viruses. (TRGS Grant: 203/PBIOLOGI/6765005) 1 April 2015- 31 March 2016.
A study to investigate the disease mechanisms of severe dengue. Project 3: Vector biology, typing, genetic and evolutions. Sub-project 3: Integrated Management of Dengue Vectors (Agensi Luar (UM LRGS): 304/PBIOLOGI/650577/U112) 9 November 2011 – 8 November 2014
Efficacy of Ipomea cairica extracts in controlling several mosquito species from genera Aedes and Culex (Short term USM:304/PBIOLOGI/6312026) 1 June 2012- 31 May 2014
New Methods in Controlling and Combating Dengue Vector Mosquitoes using Family Anacardiaceae Extractions (RUI Grant: 1001/PBIOLOGI/815079) 01 December 2011- 30 November 2013.
The influence on mosquito predators, Toxorhynchites sp. on four species of mosquito population dynamics in Malaysia. (USM Short Term Grant: 304/PBIOLOGI/6311043) 15 May 2011 – 14 May 2013
The co-evolution of predation of mosquito predators, Hampala sp. (Sebarau fish) on oviposition habitat selection by Aedes mosquitoes. (USM Incentive Grant: 304/JPNP/600004) 31 March 2011- 30 March 2012
Biology of Toxorhynchites splendens and its predation potential on some vector mosquitoes in Penang. (1001/PBIOLOGI/845037) 1 November 2012-31 Oktober 2014
Larvicidal efficacy of Ipomea cairica Linn extract against Aedes aegypti L. and Aedes albopictus and it’s sublethal effects (1001/PBIOLOGI/836001) 15 Mei 2013- 14 Mei 2015
CONSULTATION PROJECTS
Specimen diagnostic in a food processing factory. Entopest Environmental Service Sdn Bhd.
Quantifying pesticide residue in commercial aircraft. Delphina Technik Sdn Bhd.
Homogeneity of detoxifying enzyme using biochemical test on the metabolic of Aedes aegypti mosquito. Fumakilla Malaysia Berhad.
Arboviruses competence and fitness of Aedes mosquitoes. Fumakilla Malaysia Berhad.
Comparative efficacy of MMF mosquito block formulations against Aedes aegypti mosquito larvae. Emit Technology Singapore.
Evaluation of the efficacy of MMF mosquito block as a larvicide against Aedes aegypti in simulated field trials. Emit Technology, Singapore.
Ujian Kerintangan Nyamuk Terhadap Racun Serangga. Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Perak.
Konsultansi Projek Tunas Muda MRSM se-malaysia Peringkat Kebangsaan. MRSM Merbok.
Pemantauan Status Kerintangan Nyamuk Aedes Terhadap Racun Serangga Menggunakan Teknik WHO Test Kit di Daerah Kota Bharu Kelantan. Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia.
Kajian Keberkesanan Malaysia's Mosquito autocidal Trap dalam Mengawal Populasi Vektor Denggi Di Daerah Kota Bharu. Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia.
The various insect control. Rentokil Initial (M) Sdn Bhd.