Dato' Prof. Dr. Makhdzir Mardan
Email: makhdzir@agri.upm.edu.my
Tel: +603-8946 4101
Fax: +603-8946 4146

Expertise: Apiculture Pollination Biology
 

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  1. PhD, Apiculture & Pollination Biology, University of Guelph, 1988.

  2. Master, Entomology, Louisiana State University, 1979.

  3. Bachelor, Plant Protection, Louisiana State University, 1976.

  4. Diploma, Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 1971.

PREVIOUS APPOINTMENT

  1. Area Manager, Farmer's Organisation Authority June - Nov. 1974, Farmers' Organisation of Malaysia, 1974-1974.

  2. Lecturer, Universiti Pertanian Malaysia Nov. 1979 - Oct. 19, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 1979-1991.

  3. Associate Professor, Universiti Putra Malaysia Nov. 1991 – 31 Mei 200, Universiti Pertanian Malaysia, 1991-2003.

  4. Director of CyberCreative Laboratory, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 1996-1999.

  5. Director of Institute of Multimedia, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 1999-2001.

  6. Deputy Vice Chancellor for Development, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2001-2004.

  7. Professor , Faculty of Agriculture 1 April 2003 – present, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2003.

  8. Director for AgroBio (Chancellory), Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2004-2006.

  9. Director of Institute of Plantation Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2004-2006.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  1. AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, apiculture & pollination biology, apiculture, entomology.

  2. APPLIED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGIES, ICT in agriculture, .

RESEARCH

  1. Malaysian Bee Research and Development Team (MBRDT), Project Leader, 1986-1988, International Development Research Centre (IDRC), National.

  2. Beekeeping: Malaysia (Phase 2), Project Leader, 1989-1993, International Development Research Centre (IDRC), International.

  3. Pollination of Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis flavicarpa) by Carpenter Bee (Platynopoda latipes), Project Leader, 1989-1995, Intensification of Research in Priority Areas, National.

  4. Multimedia (Computer) Development on the R & D Products of the UPM-IDRC Honeybee Project (UPM-IDRC), Project Leader, 1990-1992, International Business Machine (IBM),

  5. Determining of potential honeyhunting in Gelam (Melaleuca spp.) areas in Setiu and Mercang, Terengganu utilising the Remores-sensing and GIS technique, Project Leader, 2007--, Yayasan DiRaja Sultan Mizan (YDSM), National.

EXPERT CONSULTATION/CONSULTANCY

  1. Beekeeping feasibilities in Felda and Felcra, FELDA & FELCRA, Project Leader, 1986-1986, National.

  2. Regional Co-ordinator, BEENET ASIA ( R&D Networking on Tropical, International Development Research Centre, Coordinator, 1990-1993, International.

  3. Advisory Panel, Multimedia Dev. for the Ministry of Education, Bahagian, Bahagian Teknologi Pendidikan, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, Others, 1995, National.

  4. Beekeeping feasibilities in Southern Thailand, International Development Research Centre, Project Leader, 1989-1989, International.

  5. Expert Consultation on Beekeeping in Asia, International Development Research Centre, Consultant, 1984-1984, International.

  6. Socio-economic impacts of ICT in MSC, Multimedia Development Corporation (MDC), Consultant, 1993-1993, National.

  7. AGROPOLIS Master Plan RMK-9, KHR Sdn. Bhd, Consultant, 2007--, National.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

  1. Asian Apicultural Association, member, 1996--.

  2. President, Ecological Association of Malaysia (PEM) 1995 – 2000, President, 1995-2000.

  3. APIDOLOGIE, member, 1990-2004.

  4. International Bee Research Association, member, 1983-1988.

  5. National Geographic Society, member, 1990-2007.

  6. Expert on the Standing Commission on Bee Biology, Expert, 1990-1996.

  7. Agriculture Institute of Malaysia (AIM), member, 1998-2000.

  8. International Union Studies of Social Insects (IUSSI), member, 1992-1996.

  9. Malaysian Plant Protection Society, Member, 1984-1990.

  10. BEENET ASIA (Network on Bees for Tropical Asia), Secretary, 1991-1993.

EXPERT/TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTIONS

  1. Panel of Experts on Honeybee Biology for APIMONDIA (World Beekeepers' Congress), APIMONDIA (World's Beekeeping COngress), Expert Advisor, 1993-1996, International.

  2. Section Coordinator Conf. on Pollination in the Tropics, Costa Rica (1993) 1992, APIMONDIA (World's Beekeepers Association), Resource Person, 1996, International.

  3. Member, International Commision on Bee-Plant Relationship, International Bee Research Association (IBRA) & APIMONDIA, Committee Member, 1992, International.

  4. Task Force for Demonstrator Application,, MIMOS, Resource Person, 1996, National.

  5. Technical Panel, Industrial Grant Scheme on ICT, MOSTI, Technical Advisor, 1999-2000, National.

  6. National Committee for Bumiputra Technopreneurs 1997 -1998, Ministry of Entrepreneurs' Development, Committee Member, 1997-1998, National.

  7. ICT Steering Committee for KETENGAH, Trengganu, Terengganu State Government, Committee Member, 2000-2000, National.

  8. Committee on National Ecotourism Committee, Ministry of CUlture & Tourism, Committee Member, 1997-1998, National.

  9. National Biodivesity & Biotechnology Malaysia, Prime Minister Department, Committee Member, 2001-2001, National.

  10. AGROPOLIS Master Plan, Ministry of Agriculture, Resource Person, 2005-2007,

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
 

  1. DPMT, DYMM Sultan Mizan, Terengganu, 2006, National.

  2. J.W. Edmund Memorial (Univ. of Guelph, Canada) (1985); graduate award, University of Guelph, CANADA, 1985, International.

  3. G.F. Townsend Award (Univ. of Guelph,Canada)(1987); postgradaute award, Univ. of Guelph, CANADA, 1988, International.

  4. Research Fellow of Humboldt Stiftung, Humboldt Stiftung, GERMANY, 1993, International.

  5. Royal Thai Award for Excellent Research Contribution to Asian Apiculture, 5th AAA Conference, Bangkok, Thailand (2001), His Royal Highness the King of Thailand, 2001, International.

  6. Gold Medal Award (APIMONDIA) for Video Production on Rafter Beekeeping project in Vietnam (1993), APIMONDIA (World's Beekeeping Congress), 1993, International.

  7. Best IDRC Project (Beekeeping for Development) 1986; Singapore-based, International Development Research Centre (IDRC), International Development Research Centre (IDRC), 1986, International.

  8. Universiti Putra Malaysia Certificate of Gold Medal Award ; Invention & Research Exhibition 2002; In recognition of Innovative excellence and valuable accomplishments in research entitled Putran, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2002, National.

  9. listed in Who's Who (World) (1991, 2000-2001), Who's Who Organisation, 2001, International.
    profiled as The 75 Jewels of UPM (July 2007) in a book published by the Alumni Asociation of UPM; Diamond Jubilee (75 years) celebration, since its establishment in 1922, Alumni Association of UPM, 2007, National.

PUBLICATIONS

  1. Kevan, P.G.; Mardan, M. 1990 Yellow Rain. J. Natural History 12/90: 54, - Journal

  2. Mardan, M. and Kevan, P.G. 1989. Bees and Yellow Rain. Nature: 341:191., - Journal

  3. Mardan, M. 1995 A chapter on Preparing Pollinators for Use in Tropical Agriculture: Case Studies in POLLINATION OF CULTIVATED PLANTS IN THE TROPICS. by D. W. Roubik, FAOAgricultural Services Buletin 118. Rome 8 pages., - Chapters in book

  4. Mardan,M. and Rinderer,T.E. 1980 Effects of carbon dioxide and cold anaesthesia on the hoarding behaviour of the honeybee. J. Apic. Res. 19(3):150-153., - Journal

  5. Mardan, M. 1987 Extruding water gobbets by Apis dorsata as a mechanism of colony thermoregulation. 10th International Congress of the International Union Studies of Social Insects (IUSSI) 18 - 22th Aug. 1986, Munich, Fed. Rep. Germany.p 81, - Proceeding

  6. Mardan, M.; Yatim, I.M.; Khalid, M.R. 1990 Nesting Biology and foraging activity of carpenter bee on passion fruit.Acta Horticulturae 288: 127-132, - Journal

  7. Mardan, M.; Sipat, A.; Mohd. Yusof, K.; Kiew, R.; Abdullah, M. M. 1997 Tropical Bees and the Environment. Beenet Asia, Universiti Pertanian Malaysia and SouthBound Press Bhb., - Proceeding

  8. Osman, M; Ismail, M. R.; Mardan, M. 1990 Expert System on Beekeeping: Technical and Economic feasibility (non-patent) (An expert system for consultation on technical and economic feasibility on beekeeping under the Malaysian agroecosystem of coconut, rubber, cacao and oil palm crop cultivation. Users can get a printout of the feasibility rating upon filling in the options and data inputs into the expert system.), - Others

  9. Mardan, M; Kevan, P. 2002. Critical temperatures for survival of brood and adult workers of the Giant honeybee, Apis dorsata (Hymenoptera: Apidae). Apidologie 33 : 295 -301, - Journal

  10. Mardan, M. 2006. Beyond Palm Oil: The Biodiesel Poser!. The Planter82:7-10, - Journal

KEYNOTE ADDRESS/INVITED SPEAKER

  1. Bengkel Pemesatan Pembangunan Pekebun Kecil Getah Negri Johor, Batu Pahat. Apr. 15-17,, Workshop for Smallholders, Batu Pahat, Johor, 15-17 April 1986, RISDA, National.

  2. Potensi Perlebahan Moden Dikawasan Getah (Potential of beekeeping under rubber)., Persidangan Kebangsaan Pekebun Kecil,, Kuala Lumpur, 3-5 Dis. 1984, Rubber Research Institute of Malaysia, National.

  3. Pemburuan Hitam Manis di Semenanjung Malaysia: Tradisi dan Perubahan. (The hunting of Hitam Manis (Apis dorsata) in Peninsular Malaysia: Tradition and Change) Kertas no. 53. Persidangan Tamaddun M, Persidangan Tamaddun Melayu ke 2, Kuala Lumpur, 15-19 Ogos 1989, Kongress Tamaddun Melayu ke 2, International.

  4. Technology overcoming poverty: The beekeeping experiencein Technology Overcoming Poverty: Higher Education'sContribution to Development., ASAIHL Conference, Perth, 15-19 Ogos 1989, ASAIHL, International.

  5. Nesting and Defense Strategies of the Asiatic Giant Honeybee. Colloqum of the Humboldt Stiftung. Bangkok, Thailand, ., Colloquium of Humboldt Stiftung, Bangkok, Thailand, 14- 16 November 1994, Humboldt Stiftung Foundation, International.

  6. A chapter on Preparing Pollinators for Use in Tropical Agriculture: Case Studies in POLLINATION OF CULTIVATED PLANTS IN THE TROPICS., Pollination Symposium, Holland, November 1994, FAO chapter, International.

  7. Proceedings on Pushing New Frontiers in Asian Agriculture 167pp. AGEX 99’ K.L. Malaysia, AGEX COnference, Kuala Lumpur, September 1999, AGEX 99, National.

POST GRADUATE SUPERVISION

  1. Nguyen Quang Tan, Masters, Some Aspects on the Reproductive Biology of the Giant Honeybee (A. dorsata. F.), 1997.

  2. Mai Shihah bt. Abdullah, Masters, Foraging behaviour of Apis cerana in relation to floral resources, 1990.

  3. Rosazizi Abd. Rahim, Masters, Kesan Komputer Multimedia ke Atas Kebolehan Matematik kanak-kanak Sekolah, 2003.

EXPERT LINKAGES

  1. Beekeeping Development for Tropical Malaysia, IDRC and CUSO, 1986, 36 month(s), International.

  2. Standing Commission on Bee Biology, APIMONDIA, 1993, 24 month(s), International.

  3. Technical feasibility and development of beekeeping with A. cerana in South East Asia, IDRC, 1988, 24 month(s),

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