Centre Head
Thaarshini Paramasivan
Qualifications
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Marine Biology
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Marine Biology
- Diploma in Fisheries
Research Interest
- Marine Pollution and Litter
- Plastic Waste Management
- Microplastics
- Climate Change and Marine and Coastal Environments
Overview
Thaarshini Paramasivan is a marine and maritime researcher with academic qualifications in Marine Biology and Fisheries. She holds a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology, as well as a Diploma in Fisheries. Her research and professional work focus on marine litter and marine waste management, including projects involving coastal clean-up initiatives, marine litter assessment, and Port Reception Facilities (PRFs). She has also conducted research on microplastics in marine and estuarine environments, particularly their occurrence and interaction with zooplankton. Her broader research interests include marine pollution, plastic waste management, fisheries, and climate change impacts on marine and coastal environments.
Researcher - Coastal and Marine Environment
Aiman Hisyam Azmi
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Marine Science and Technology (Honours)
Research Interest
- Marine Spatial Planning (MSP)
- Climate Change Impacts and Coastal Adaption
- Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ)
- Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing
- Seabed Governance and Deep-Seabed Mining
Overview
Aiman Hisyam Azmi is a Researcher at the Centre for Coastal and Marine Environment, Maritime Institute of Malaysia (MIMA). His work focuses on marine environmental policy and marine spatial planning. His research examines the interactions between human activities, marine ecosystems, and evolving policy and regulatory frameworks, particularly within the Malaysian and Southeast Asian context. His areas of interest include climate change and coastal adaptation, marine biodiversity and ecosystem conservation, biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ), illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, maritime decarbonisation and offshore CCUS, seabed governance, and biofouling and marine invasive species.
Researcher - Coastal and Marine Environment
Puteri Arlis Tsharina binti Jazlan ‘Arif
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology) with Honours
Research Interest
- Marine Litter & Circular Economy
- Sustainable Fisheries & Marine Biodiversity, with a focus on Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM)
- Green Shipping & Maritime Decarbonisation
Overview
As a researcher at CMER, Puteri Arlis holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology, with her research work focusing on ocean governance and marine environmental policy. She has actively participated in platforms such as International Maritime Organization (IMO) meetings on the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) and the Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG). Her engagement spans initiatives under the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and the Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA), where she serves as a speaker and delegate at national and regional forums, sharing insights on marine litter management and coastal ecosystem restoration. Additionally, her work also involves, amongst others, coordinating national capacity-building initiatives, as well as focus group discussions on ocean governance, marine spatial planning, and marine litter management, such as the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) and training workshops under COBSEA.
Researcher - Coastal and Marine Environment
Researchers
Thaarshini Paramasivan
Qualifications
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Marine Biology
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Marine Biology
- Diploma in Fisheries
Research Interest
- Marine Pollution and Litter
- Plastic Waste Management
- Microplastics
- Climate Change and Marine and Coastal Environments
Overview
Thaarshini Paramasivan is a marine and maritime researcher with academic qualifications in Marine Biology and Fisheries. She holds a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology, as well as a Diploma in Fisheries. Her research and professional work focus on marine litter and marine waste management, including projects involving coastal clean-up initiatives, marine litter assessment, and Port Reception Facilities (PRFs). She has also conducted research on microplastics in marine and estuarine environments, particularly their occurrence and interaction with zooplankton. Her broader research interests include marine pollution, plastic waste management, fisheries, and climate change impacts on marine and coastal environments.
Researcher - Coastal and Marine Environment
Aiman Hisyam Azmi
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Marine Science and Technology (Honours)
Research Interest
- Marine Spatial Planning (MSP)
- Climate Change Impacts and Coastal Adaption
- Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ)
- Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing
- Seabed Governance and Deep-Seabed Mining
Overview
Aiman Hisyam Azmi is a Researcher at the Centre for Coastal and Marine Environment, Maritime Institute of Malaysia (MIMA). His work focuses on marine environmental policy and marine spatial planning. His research examines the interactions between human activities, marine ecosystems, and evolving policy and regulatory frameworks, particularly within the Malaysian and Southeast Asian context. His areas of interest include climate change and coastal adaptation, marine biodiversity and ecosystem conservation, biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ), illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, maritime decarbonisation and offshore CCUS, seabed governance, and biofouling and marine invasive species.
Researcher - Coastal and Marine Environment
Puteri Arlis Tsharina binti Jazlan ‘Arif
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology) with Honours
Research Interest
- Marine Litter & Circular Economy
- Sustainable Fisheries & Marine Biodiversity, with a focus on Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM)
- Green Shipping & Maritime Decarbonisation
Overview
As a researcher at CMER, Puteri Arlis holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology, with her research work focusing on ocean governance and marine environmental policy. She has actively participated in platforms such as International Maritime Organization (IMO) meetings on the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) and the Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG). Her engagement spans initiatives under the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and the Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA), where she serves as a speaker and delegate at national and regional forums, sharing insights on marine litter management and coastal ecosystem restoration. Additionally, her work also involves, amongst others, coordinating national capacity-building initiatives, as well as focus group discussions on ocean governance, marine spatial planning, and marine litter management, such as the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) and training workshops under COBSEA.