Microbiology is a study of microscopic organisms.  Their invisibility to the naked eyes led to earlier belief of their existence in association of many illnesses. Since the advent of microscopes, this field has advanced tremendously, penetrating into myriad of research disciplines.  Microbiology is a field of study encompassing many branches of pure and applied sciences. Its areas include physiology, cellular and structural biology, genetics, biochemistry, nano-technology, molecular biology, systematics and taxonomy, environmental biotechnology, ecology and virology. Despite their association with diseases, microbes are beneficial in industrial processes.  Their exploits have far-reaching impacts in sustaining and improving human existence such as in the production of antibiotics, amino acids, enzymes and biopolymers tailored for medical applications, and in bioremediation of domestic, agricultural and industrial wastes.  Although microorganisms have been studied for over 400 years, their exact identification and characterization are still incomplete.  This highlights Microbiology as an important field for future exploration.


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Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences
Prof. Dr. Tan Wen Siang
Prof. Dr. Shuhaimi Mustafa
Prof. Dr. Foo Hooi Ling 
Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohamad Faizal Ibrahim
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suriana Sabri
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chia Suet Lin
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Termizi Yusof
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Asilah Ahmad Tajudin
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wan Zuhainis Saad
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nurulfiza Mat Isa 
Dr. Muhamad Afiq Mohamed Akbar
Dr. Nor Hafizah Ahmad Kamarudin
Dr. Yasmin Mustapha Kamil
Dr. Wan Nur Ismah Wan Ahmad Kamil
Dr. Adelene Song Ai Lian
Dr. Saila Ismail
Dr. Irwan Hanish Warsanah
Dr. Suhaili Shamsi
Dr. Mohamad Zulfazli Mohd Sobri

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Prof. Dr. Zunita Zakaria

Faculty of Science
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Noor Amal Azmai
Prof. Madya Dr. Nur Ain Izzati Mohd Zainudin
Dr. Shahrizim Zulkifly

Faculty of Food Science and Technology
Prof. Dr. Son Dr. Radu
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yaya Rukayadi
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Farinazleen Mohd Ghazali
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nor Khaizura Mahmud @ Ab Rashid

Faculty of Humanities, Management and Science
Dr. Nozieana Khairuddin

Faculty of Agriculture
Prof. Dr. Wong Mui Yun
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khairulmazmi Ahmad
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lau Wei Hong
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nusaibah Syed Ali
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Izera Ismail
Dr. Norsazilawati Saad
Dr. Noraini bt Md Jaafar
Dr. Sumaiyah Abdullah

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Nasir Mohd Desa
Prof. Dr. Zamberi Sekawi
Prof. Dr. Syafinaz Amin Nordin
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Niazlin Mohd Taib
Dr. Azmiza Syawani Jasni
Dr. Nur Faseeha Suhaimi

Faculty of Forestry and Environment
Dr. Zufarzaana Zulkeflee

Institute of Plantation Studies
Prof. Dr. Wong Mui Yun
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khairulmazmi Ahmad
Dr. Kong Lih Ling 

Institute of Bioscience
Prof. Dr. Syafinaz Amin Nordin
Prof. Dr. Foo Hooi Ling
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tan Geok Hun
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gayathri Thevi Selvarajah
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nurulfiza Mat Isa
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yaya Rukayadi
Dr. Adelene Song Ai Lian

Faculty of Agricultural Science and Forestry
Prof. Dr. Patricia King Jie Hung
Assoc.  Prof. Dr. Leong Sui Sien
Dr. Suhaili Mustafa 

Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Izera Ismail

Updated:: 15/01/2026 [adibbaharudin]