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.
Executive
As an Associate Professor and Council Member of the Centre for Global Sustainability Studies (CGSS) at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), I am grateful for the enriching leadership insights through my journey. Prior to this role, I had the privilege of serving as the Coordinator and Deputy Director of the Centre for Business Development at USM, a position that enriched my understanding of organizational dynamics and strategic planning.
In my current role as Head/Coordinator of SAINSed program, We've embarked on a transformative journey, shifting our program from its conventional educational roots to an ISO 9001:2015 certified program offering professional courses in Business Management, Environmental Sustainability and ESG. This endeavor resonates deeply with USM's dedication to lifelong learning and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Research
My research is dedicated to studying environmental processes and impacts, developing sustainable management practices, and integrating innovative approaches to sustain ecological balance and resource sustainability.Through an interdisciplinary lens, I am committed to deciphering the intricate interplay between industrial/business activities and the natural environment, encompassing the study of ecosystems, human interventions, and the formulation of strategies for responsible resource stewardship.
Teaching
As a specialist in environmental sustainability assessment of business processes, my teaching philosophy centers on reducing the environmental impact of business processes either at the context of industry or community activities.I deliver a comprehensive curriculum covering a wide range of topics in environmental science and management for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, with a strong emphasis on sustainable practices.
My pedagogical approach combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, focusing on critical areas such as life cycle perspective, carbon footprints, and water management with real-world case studies, equipping students with the tools to design innovative, sustainable solutions to complex environmental challenges.
Industry
Furthermore, I actively engage in strategic environmental management and sustainability initiatives within the industry. This includes the development of environmental and risk training modules, as well as providing consultancy services & training (HRD Corp TTT certified) on EMS 14001, Life Cycle Assessment (14040/44) and ESG reporting, contributing to the advancement of environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.
Community
As well, I engaged in a community-driven initiative that promotes regenerative agriculture as a circular economy strategy designed to enhance the adaptive capacity of paddy farmers. This project integrates sustainable farming practices to build socio-ecological system resilience against climate change, fostering a holistic approach to agriculture that prioritizes ecological restoration and productivity.
The initiative is guided by the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) framework, striving to create a balance between economic yield, environmental sustainability, and social empowerment. By focusing on long-term prosperity, the project aims to uplift the livelihoods of vulnerable farming communities while ensuring the sustainability of farming systems.
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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