My research interest revolves around the application of genetic and genomic approaches to the study of aquatic organisms important for aquaculture, conservation and ornamental industry. Our lab is currently developing partial DNA sequence to full genome databases based on NGS technology to characterize and record the biodiversity of wild aquatic species and aquaculture species in Malaysia. This documentation will be piloting other research on the aspects of how biological (metabolic adaptations, social interactions, immunology, physiology, reproductive and etc.) and environmental factors (climate changes, pollutants, anthropogenic stressors and etc.) are affecting the population structure and evolutionary lineages of a fish species. At present, we are employing gene expression profiling and transcriptomic approaches to discover novel and candidate genes influenced by either one of the abovementioned biological and environmental factors on various aquatic species ranging from coastal wild caught fish and coral reef fish, mud crab (Syclla spp.), shrimp (Penaeus spp.) to endangered freshwater fish (Tor spp.). The candidate genes will be a good biomarker in assessing the population’s health and will also be an important asset to trace the quantitative trait loci (QTL) for genetic improvement programs. The enhanced genetic traits in a particular species will subsequently assist in the development of sustainable population stock for both aquaculture industry and restocking program