Research & Discovery
- The Amorphophallus Plants of Borneo
- An App for Dengue
- Turning Up the Heat on Composites
- Bacteria Power
- Absorbing impact: Inside the head of a Woodpecker
- Au Naturel Approaches for Healthcare and Biodiesel Production
- The Evolutionary History of Puddle Frogs
- Vaccines and Vitamin D: Measuring Immune Response
Natural Sciences
Professor Dr Edmund Sim Ui Hang
Hang Faculty of Resource Science and Technology
Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry, University of Queensland (2000)
Hang Faculty of Resource Science and Technology
Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry, University of Queensland (2000)
Introduction
The field of natural science has been a key research domain since the inception of UNIMAS. The research in natural science emphasizes the scientific process and enquiry, and has centered around the wealth of natural resources in Sarawak. Research was undertaken in both basic and applied science using innovative and multidisciplinary approaches to understand the ecosystem, and the potentials from biodiversity.
The University offers research opportunities in the main disciplines of natural sciences namely: analytical chemistry, aquaculture, aquatic science, biochemistry, biodiversity, biopolymer, biotechnology, botany, ecology, entomology, environmental microbiology, environmental chemistry, environmental science, evolution, forest science, forensic chemistry, genetic, inorganic chemistry, marine science, microbiology, molecular biology, molecular ecology, mycology, natural product chemistry, natural resource management, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, plant pathology, plant propagation, plant science, plant systematics, soil science, water resource management, wood science, wood protection and zoology.
The Natural Science Cluster has spearhead research in biodiversity and environmental conservation, and sustainable development in Sarawak through a number of national and local grant funding which emphasizes on the knowledge of flora and fauna, habitat destruction and community interactions. The shift from basic to multi-disciplinary approaches utilising innovative technologies in key areas such as biotechnology and chemical technology has seen increased research and development in commercial crops such as the sago palm.
In recent years, research on sago palm focusing on fermentation, biodegradable materials, sago fly ash and other fundamental aspects has attracted international partnership, leading to increasing strategic international partnership, especially with Japanese institutions. Cross disciplinary research and intersecting technologies in priority area of natural science and other disciplines such as IT is now highly encouraged to promote synergy in research and development, and strengthening the overall research outputs of UNIMAS.
The University offers research opportunities in the main disciplines of natural sciences namely: analytical chemistry, aquaculture, aquatic science, biochemistry, biodiversity, biopolymer, biotechnology, botany, ecology, entomology, environmental microbiology, environmental chemistry, environmental science, evolution, forest science, forensic chemistry, genetic, inorganic chemistry, marine science, microbiology, molecular biology, molecular ecology, mycology, natural product chemistry, natural resource management, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, plant pathology, plant propagation, plant science, plant systematics, soil science, water resource management, wood science, wood protection and zoology.
The Natural Science Cluster has spearhead research in biodiversity and environmental conservation, and sustainable development in Sarawak through a number of national and local grant funding which emphasizes on the knowledge of flora and fauna, habitat destruction and community interactions. The shift from basic to multi-disciplinary approaches utilising innovative technologies in key areas such as biotechnology and chemical technology has seen increased research and development in commercial crops such as the sago palm.
In recent years, research on sago palm focusing on fermentation, biodegradable materials, sago fly ash and other fundamental aspects has attracted international partnership, leading to increasing strategic international partnership, especially with Japanese institutions. Cross disciplinary research and intersecting technologies in priority area of natural science and other disciplines such as IT is now highly encouraged to promote synergy in research and development, and strengthening the overall research outputs of UNIMAS.
- To enculturate interdisciplinary research in natural science through the increase participation of researchers who may not previously have considered the applicability of their work in other disciplines.
- To disseminate knowledge strategically through quality publication that are also impactful to the community.
- To strengthen capacity for research, innovation and knowledge exchange through partnership with excellent research and researchers nationally and internationally.
- To strategize and secure funding from international grants in addition to national and local grants.
