Muhammad Izzuddin Syakir
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Prof Madya Dr. Muhammad Izzuddin Syakir Ishak CePSWaM/14663 (EiMAS), P.Tech (MBOT) |
| Email : misyakir@usm.my | |
| Ext : 2110 | |
| Blog : Facts & Perspectives | |
| Expertise : Water & Soil Ecosystem Services, Resource Management Environmental Management System, Life Cycle Assessment |
*Syakir specializes in environmental sustainability assessment of business processes, aiming to minimize the environmental impact associated with business activities.
As an Associate Professor School of Industrial Technology and Council Member of the Centre for Global Sustainability Studies (CGSS) at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Dr Syakir brings together academic leadership, research, and practical industry insights to drive transformative change in environmental sustainability and community engagement.
As Director of the Community Network Office at USM, his leadership is exemplified through COMPASSION (Community Program for Sustainable Impact Mission), a cornerstone initiative that reflects the commitment of the Community Network Office to a transformative, sustainability-driven community engagement. He oversees multi-sectoral programs that integrate economy, social, culture, education, health, and environment, embedding ESG principles and aligning with MyRA, the SDGs, and USM’s APEX agenda. Through COMPASSION, the office advances collaborative solutions that empower communities and drive sustainable societal impact.
Previously, he served as Coordinator and Deputy Director at the Centre for Business Development, USM, where he developed management skills in strategic planning and organizational development. Building on this experience, he led the transformation of the SAINSed Program into an ISO 9001:2015 certified knowledge transfer platform focused on professional development. Through courses on Business Management, Environmental Sustainability, and ESG, he positioned SAINSed as a vital bridge between university research and community empowerment, enabling lifelong learning, amplifying community engagement initiatives in line with USM’s commitment to societal impact.
His research focuses on the natural and human-driven physical, chemical, and biological interactions that shape and sustain environmental systems, alongside sustainable management strategies and the critical nexus between business activities and ecosystem stewardship. He explores a diverse range of areas, including carbon footprinting, life cycle assessment, and climate resilience, advancing both scholarly inquiry and practical solutions that support sustainable development goals.
His teaching philosophy emphasizes the integration of theory and practical application, preparing future leaders with the skills needed for sustainable design and comprehensive environmental assessment. In parallel, he actively engages in industry training and consultancy, designing specialized modules on environmental management systems and sustainability practices for ESG reporting. Through these efforts, he supports businesses in implementing actionable, measurable strategies that drive meaningful progress toward their sustainability goals.
Central to his community engagement efforts is a deep commitment to advancing regenerative agriculture and circular economy solutions, with a focus on empowering vulnerable farming communities. Guided by ESG principles, he drives initiatives that harmonize environmental stewardship, social inclusion, and economic sustainability, strengthening community resilience in the face of climate change.
I blog at Facts & Perspectives
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TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF SCHEDULED WASTE ,IEK 306/IEK219
ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY AND HEALTH LEGISLATION, IEK 115
UNIT OPERATION LABORATORY, IEK 201
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY, IEA 300
My related article on waste management issue
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RESEARCH INTEREST | RESEARCH PROJECT | SUPERVISION
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Watershed and soil ecosystem services
- Environmental Management System & Sustainability
- Life Cycle Assessment
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International
- IAEA-CRP-Global Network of Isotopes in Rivers (2014-2017)
- The Water Balance of Perak River Basin: Stable Isotope Constrains, in collaboration with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Coordinated Research Project (IAEA-CRP-GNIR-F33021) (2014-2017). "Application and Development of Isotope Techniques to Evaluate Human Impacts on Water balance and Nutrient Dynamics of Large River Basins."- Principal Investigator
National
- An Environmental Forensic Study of Flood Aftermath in Kelantan: Stable Isotope Constraints, Sub project under Transdiscplinary Research Grant Scheme (TRGS). Ministry of Education, Apr 2015-Apr 2016. Principal Investigator
University
- Water and Carbon Cycles in Tropical River Basin of Malaysia:Its significance to regional climate-hydrology system. RUI. Feb 2016-Feb 2018. Principal Investigator
- Characterization of Modern Stable Isotopic Fingerprint of Oxygen and Deuterium in Hydrologic Cycle. Short term Grant (Mar 20160 to Feb 2018). Principal Investigator
Industry/external agencies
- Muhammad Izzuddin Syakir Bin Ishak, Azhar Bin Abdul Rahman, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESMENT OF ABRASSIVE MEDIA IN BLASTING INDUSTRY, 01/07/2019-30/06/2021, (Complete) 2019-2021 (Principal Investigator)
- Muhammad Izzuddin Syakir, Badrul Azhar, Kamil Tohiran, Shaiful Yusuff, Ecological assessment of integrated duck-paddy cultivation practices as circular economy strategy to enhance the adaptive capacity of paddy farmers among asnaf community in managing the risk of climate change. 2023-2025 (Principal Investigator)
MSc (Main Supervisor)
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Nur Zafirah Binti Zulkifli, 2019, Master, Research - Full Time, Stable Isotopes Analyses of Carbon-13 and Nitrogen-15 in Kelantan River Sediments, Main Supervisor (GRADUATED) Ridzwanurahim Bin Nazimuddin, 2019, Master, Research - Full Time, Integrated Water Resources Management: A Study of Public Willingness to Participate in Watershed Management of Batu Kurau, Perak, Main Supervisor (GRADUATED) Nurul Sufiana Binti Jamian, 2019, Master, Research - Full Time, Characterization of Modern Water Isotopes of Northeast Monsoon Precipitation in Kelantan, Main Supervisor (GRADUATED) Nurin Syahindah Syasya Binti Nor Ashikin, 2018, Master, Research - Full Time, Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch-Seaweed Biocomposite as Potential Soil Erosion Mitigation for Oil Palm Plantation, Main Supervisor (GRADUATED) |
Almanasir Yazan Khalaf Ali, 2018, Master, Research - Full Time, The Study of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (OPEFB)Treated Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) Pellet Application on Soil and its Impact to Surface Water Quality, Main Supervisor (GRADUATED)
PhD (Main Supervisor)
Naseem Akhtar, 2019, Doctor of Philosophy, Research - Full Time, Characterization and Sustainability Assessment of Groundwater System as Auxiliary Resource for Paddy Irrigation in Labu Kubong, Teluk Intan Perak (GRADUATED)
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Nurul Hijrah Binti Abd Gani, 2020, Doctor of Philosophy, Research -Life Cycle Assessment of Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant, Main Supervisor (AKTIF) Yarima Umar , 2021, Doctor of Philosophy, Research - Full Time, Characterization of Soil Organic Matter and Environmental Sustainability Assessment of Weeding Practices in Oil Palm Plantations , Main Supervisor (AKTIF) GARBA HASSAN 2022 Doctor of Philosophy, Research - Full Time, Evaluation into Environmental Factors Affecting the Conservation of Wetland in Semi Arid Zone of Yobe State, Nigeria, Main Supervisor, (AKTIF) AL-SAEDI THAER KAREEM HASSAN, 2022, Doctor of Philosophy, Research - Full Time, Characterization of earthworm abundance as indicator of soil health determined by designated weeding practices in Oil Palm Plantations. Main Supervisor (AKTIF) ALATTAS TAHER MOHSEN ABDULLAH, 2022, Doctor of Philosophy, Research - Full Time The Study of Knowledge Attitude Practices (KAP) of the Yemen’s employees in Ministry of Oil & Minerals towards sustainability of extractive industry, Main Supervisor, (AKTIF) BAMASOOD SALMEN ABDULKHALEQ SALMEN, 2022, Doctor of Philosophy, Research - Full Time, Doctor of Philosophy, Research - Full Time,The Impacts of post-Coastal Reclamation on the Sustainable Livelihood of small-scale fishermen in Penang, Malaysia.Main Supervisor, (AKTIF) AIMIE AISYAH OTHMAN, 2024, Doctor of Philosophy, Research - Full Time,,LCA and the Effect of Soil Organic Matter on Paddy Growth: Comparison between Organic and Conventional Rice Farming Practices (AKTIF) |
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JOURNALS & BOOKS | PROCEEDING | ORAL & POSTERS | AWARENESS & EDUCATION
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Syakir M , Lee. K.Y., Clark I & Veizer J. (2014) A Reconnaissance Study of Water and Carbon Fluxes in a Tropical Watershed of Peninsular Malaysia: Stable isotope constraints. Proceedings. IAHS Publication 363.
Veizer,J. Lee,K.Y., Clark,.I.D.,Paul.F.Ferguson,& Muhammad.I.Syakir. (2015). Water and Carbon Budget of Large Terrestrial Watersheds: Isotope Constraints. International Symposium on Isotope Hydrology.Revisiting Foundation and Exploring Frontiers. IAEA. Vienna
Lee, K. Y., Syakir, M. I., Clark, I. D., & Veizer, J. (2013). The Fluvial Carbon Cycle in Two Peninsular Malaysia Basins: An Isotope Reconnaissance Study. 125th Anniversary Annual Meeting and Expo. The Geological Society of America. Denver. Colorado. USA
M.I. Syakir. (2012) The forgotten cycle: Understanding the role of water cycle and its significance to the planetary energy budget and carbon cycle. GSAÉD’s 15th Interdisciplinary Conference. Graduate Students’ Association University of Ottawa. Oral Presentation. Ottawa.
Syakir M, Clark I & Veizer J (2012) Isotopic constraints on water and carbon fluxes in Langat Basin, Peninsular Malaysia: A Reconnaissance study. Elements, 76(6) 2431. Oral Presentation. Goldschmidt Conference. Montreal. Canada.
Lee, K., Syakir, M.I., Veizer, J. and I.D. Clark (2012). Carbon Isotope Tracking of the Fluvial Carbon Cycle in two Southeast Asian Watersheds. Poster presented at the 2012 AGU Fall Meeting.
ARTICLES IN NEWS PAPER/MAGAZINE | BACK TO TOP
M.I.Syakir. (2014) Close Engagement Between Government, Locals Needed. Letter to Editor. News Straits Times. Malaysia
M.I.Syakir. (2014) Leaning skills, networking increase employability. Letter to Editor. News Straits Times. Malaysia
M.I.Syakir. (2014) Cumulative Grade Points Average: Crucial to Cultivate Self-Confidence. Letter to Editor. News Straits Times. Malaysia.
M.I.Syakir. (2014) Earth Hour: A Global Movement for a Better World. Letter to Editor. News Straits Times. Malaysia.
M.I.Syakir. (2014) People and Climate: Share and Care for Water Resources. Letter to Editor. News Straits Times. Malaysia.
M.I.Syakir. (2013) Practicing spirit of Hijrah in Modern Era. Letter to Editor. News Straits Times. Malaysia.
M.I.Syakir. (2013) Trans-Pacific Partnership: TPP Discourse Eases Fears. Letter to Editor. News Straits Times. Malaysia.
M.I.Syakir. (2012) Muslim Intellectualism: Return to the Quran to Create Knowledge. Letter to Editor. News Straits Times. Malaysia.
M.I.Syakir. (2012) Lynas Plant: Great Care Needed on Waste Management. Letter to Editor. News Straits Times. Malaysia.
M.I.Syakir. (2010) Rethinking Modernity. Muslim Link. Ottawa. Canada
M.I.Syakir. (2009) Mencari perspektif sebenar pembangunan tanah tinggi Malaysia. Rencana. Milenia Muslim. Malaysia.
M.I.Syakir. (2008) Mampukah Malaysia beralih kearah ekonomi 'bebas' minyak?. Rencana. Utusan Malaysia. Malaysia.
M.I.Syakir. (2008) Integrasi Pendidikan Alam Sekitar Perspektif Islam. Rencana. Utusan Malaysia. Malaysia.
M.I.Syakir. (2008) Blending Asian Culture for Nature's Sake. Malaysia Prospect. Malaysia.
M.I.Syakir. (2008) Solat, alternatif Yoga. Surat Pembaca. Berita Harian. Malaysia.
M.I.Syakir. (2008) Kualiti Makanan Jadi Keutamaan. Rencana. Utusan Malaysia. Malaysia
M.I.Syakir. (2008) Bila agenda memusnah dianggap membina. Rencana. Utusan Malaysia. Malaysia.
M.I.Syakir. (2008) Perspektif: Bajet 2009. Surat Pembaca. Berita Harian. Malaysia
M.I.Syakir. (2008) Ilmi Jadi Asas Kekuatan Bangsa. Rencana. Utusan Malaysia. Malaysia.
M.I.Syakir. (2008) Menangani Gejala Fitnah Internet. Rencana. Milenia Muslim. Malaysia.
M.I.Syakir. (2007) Spread the "Mottainai" Spirit. Forward. Malaysia.
M.I.Syakir. (2007) It's a matter of a good attitude. Forward. Malaysia
M.I.Syakir. (2002) Globalisasi Perspektif Ekologi. Rencana. Berita Harian. Malaysia.
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A. Academic Award
1. Universiti Sains Malaysia Academic Staff Training Scheme (ASTS) – (2007-2014)
B. USM Excellent Award
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CONSULTANCY | COMMUNITY SERVICES | DOWNLOAD
- Industry's strategic environmental management & sustainability
- Environment & Safety training module development,
- EMS 14001 & OSH 45001
- Environment system development in preparing current environmental management system for the changing landscape of IR4.0.
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2015, Malaysia International Young Inventors Olympiad (MIYIO)- Judge, 3 to 5 Apr.
2015, Volunteer for USM Flood Aftermath Relief in Kelantan, 9/1/2015-11/1/2015
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