Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Biology)

The Environmental and Life Sciences Graduate Programme offers Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biology. It provides a broad laboratory and/or field training, and a comprehensive educational experience in environmental and life sciences, which can lead to a variety of careers in the government agencies and private sectors. Fields of study include cell and molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry and biotechnology, developmental and reproductive biology, ecology (terrestrial, marine and aquatic) and conservation biology, behavioural ecology, invasive ecology, marine and aquatic biology, plant and animal sciences, microbiology, botany, plant taxonomy and systematics, ethnobotany and medicinal plants, environment and climate change. The excellent laboratory and outdoor field facilities, and a field studies centre in the tropical rainforest (under Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research, IBER) strengthen both teaching and research in the broad field of Biology. Candidates will perform a research project under the supervision of staff from the Environmental and Life Sciences Programme and frequently in collaboration with staff members from other disciplines.

Programme Details

Aims and Scope
The PhD Programme in Biology aims to make scientists with high level specialised training, in order to cover the increased needs of Industry in related aspects. The scope of the Programme is to provide students the necessary specific scientific information, as well as to train them to develop their skills and analytical capabilities.

Structure
Students conduct an approved, original research project, with the supervision of one or more staff members. Upon completion of their research, they submit a Thesis, which normally does not exceed 100,000 words.

Assessment

Compulsory modules SR-5101. These are modules that all postgraduate students must read and pass to satisfy their graduation requirement.
Assessment includes examination of the thesis by internal and external examiners. As stipulated in the relevant UBD regulations the examiners may subject a candidate to an oral examination or any other test they think necessary to assess the acceptability of the thesis. Periodic assessment of the progress of the candidate is carried out as stipulated in the relevant UBD regulations.

Areas of Research/ Specialisation

Cell and Molecular Biology
Genetics
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Developmental Biology
Reproductive Biology
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Plant and Animal Sciences
Microbiology, Botany
Plant Taxonomy and Systematics
Behavioural Ecology
Marine and Aquatic Biology
Invasive Ecology
Ethnobotany and Medicinal Plants
Environment and Climate Change

For more information

Contact: Deputy Dean of Graduate and Research in FOS (nb.ude.dbu@sgninnej.semaj :liame- sgninneJ treboR semaJ .rD)

Complete programme details can also be found here .

Faculty Member and Contact Details	Research Interests
Prof. Ulmar Grafe nb.ude.dbu@efarg.ramlu https://ulmargrafe.wordpress.com/publications/	Functional diversity of amphibians. Sensory ecology of frog-biting midges. Community ecology of Bornean frogs. A novel resource-service mutualism between bats and pitcher plants.
Prof. Dr. Takaomi Arai nb.ude.dbu@iara.imoakat	Eel Biology and Ecology Ecology and Evolution of Fish Migration Biology, Ecology and Habitat Use of Aquatic Organisms in Tropical Ecosystem Bioaccumulation and Ecotoxicology of Hazardous Chemicals in Environment Environmental Science and Pollution
Prof. Zohrah Hj Sulaiman Vice-Chancellor, Institut Teknologi Brunei, Adjunct Associate Professor of UBD nb.ude.bti@namialus.harhoz	Molecular genetics. Biodiversity of fishes. Molecular phylogeny and biogeography of fishes. Genetic modification to produce biodiesel and robust variety of paddy.
AP Dr. David J. Marshall nb.ude.dbu@llahsram.divad	Ecological and evolutionary physiology of marine Intertidal invertebrates. Organismal responses to environmental and climate change. Marine and estuarine benthic community ecology. Estuarine pollution, biomonitoring and ecotoxicology.
AP Dr. Ferry Slik nb.ude.dbu@kils.nahoj http://www.phylodiversity.net/fslik/	Tropical Tree Biodiversity and distribution Tropical forest Biomass and Carbon Balance Flora Projects Secondary Forest Dynamics Ecology and Dynamics of Large Trees Biogeography Below- and aboveground interactions of plants DNA barcoding Species distribution modeling Using remote sensing for plant identification Plant community phylogenetics Plant functional trait
Dr. Rahayu Sukmaria Hj Sukri nb.ude.dbu@irkus.uyahar	Tropical forest ecology and conservation. Tropical plant diversity and community ecology. Peat swamp ecology and conservation. The ecological effects and impact of invasive plants in Brunei Darussalam.
Dr Norhayati Hj Ahmad nb.ude.dbu@damha.itayahron	Developmental biology. Reproductive biology. Diabetes – focus mainly on pancreas regeneration.
Dr. Yasuaki Tanaka Programme Leader, Environmental and Life Sciences Programme nb.ude.dbu@akanat.ikausay	Ecophysiology of corals and aquatic primary producers Water quality monitoring in aquatic environments Biogeochemical cycles in aquatic ecosystems Bioremediation of wastewater from aquaculture
Dr. Faizah Hj Metali Programme Leader, Environmental and Life Sciences Programme nb.ude.dbu@ilatem.haziaf	Metal accumulation in plants in tropical plants and crops. Plant and soil nutrition. Growth and physiology of tropical seedlings. Germination and pollination studies. Plant conservation and propagation techniques.
Dr. Nicole Lim Chai Hoon nb.ude.dbu@mil.elocin	Protein Structure, Folding and Function Protein Misfolding and Diseases Molecular Chaperones Molecular Biophysics
Dr. Hussein Taha nb.ude.dbu@ahat.niessuh	Biotechnology Population genetics Molecular Phylogenetics
Dr. Pooja Shivanand nb.ude.dbu@dnanavihs.ajoop	Halophilic microorganisms and their metabolites. Industrial & Environmental Biotechnology. Bioremediation. Fermentation & Bioprocess technology. Enzyme technology

PhD Biology

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Biology)

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