Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zainal Abidin Mohamed
Email: zam@agri.upm.edu.my
Tel: +603-8946 4141
Fax: +603-8946 4142

Expertise: Agricultural and Livestock Economics

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

1. PhD, Agricultural Economics, Oklahoma State University, USA, 1985.

2. Master, Agricultural Economics, University of Wyoming, USA, 1981.

3. Bachelor, Animal Science, University of Wyoming, USA, 1979.

4. Diploma, Animal Health and Production, Institute Teknologi MARA, 1977.

PREVIOUS APPOINTMENT

1. Senior Accreditation Manager, Lembaga Akreditasi Negara, 1997-2001.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

1. ECONOMICS, BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT, Economics/ Applied Economic, Agricultural economics.

RESEARCH

1. Goverment Incentive and Comparative Advantage in the Livestock and Feed Sector in Malaysia, Project Leader, 1988-1989, Asian Development Bank, International.

2. Cost and Return Analysis of Livestock Sector: The Case of Dairy Cattle, Project Leader, 1988-1989, Universiti Putra Malaysia, National.

3. Seasonality and Marketing Margins of Broiler Prices in Peninsular Malaysia., Project Leader, 1989-1990, Universiti Putra Malaysia, National.

4. Assessment of Sheep Industry in Malaysia., Project Leader, 1990-1991, Universiti Pertanian Malaysia, National.

5. Monitoring and Evaluation of Livestock Farming System: The Case of Dairy and Beef Subsector., Project Leader, 1991-1992, Universiti Pertanian Malaysia, National.

6. Sustainable Agricultural Development: The Case of English Cabbage in Cameron Highlands., Project Leader, 1992-1993, IRPA - MOSTI, National.

7. Sustainable Agricultural Development and Farming System:The Case of Chili in Peninsular Malaysia., Project Leader, 1995-1997, IRPA - MOSTI, National.

8. The Impacts of Micro Credit in Alleviating Standard of Living of Rural Agricultural Community, Project Leader, 2004-2006, IRPA - MOSTI, National.

9. The Effectiveness of Rural Development Program by Ministry of Rural Development under the PPRT Scheme, Project Leader, 2005-2007, IRPA - MOSTI, National.

10. Perlaksanaan MoA Inc. Satu Pembudayaan Kerja Korporat Dalam Memperkasakan Komuniti Tani, Co-Researcher, 2004-2007, IRPA - MOSTI, National.

EXPERT CONSULTATION/CONSULTANCY

1. Marketing and Consumption Pattern of Mutton in Peninsular Malaysia, Depertment of Veterinary Services, Project Leader, 1989-1990, National.

2. Market Potential for Selected Commodity: The Case of Honey, FAMA, Others, 1991-1991, National.

3. Alternative to Swine Production in Melaka, State Government of Melaka, Project Leader, 1992-1993, National.

4. Operational Master Plan for Wilayah Jengka, Pahang 1993-2010, Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah Jengka, Pahang, Others, 1993-1994, National.

5. Operational Master Plan for Wilayah Jengka, Pahang 1993-2010, Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah Jengka, Pahang, Others, 1993-1994,

6. The Establishment of Milk Processing Plant of IADP Melaka, IADP Melaka, Others, 1994-1995, National.

7. The Establishment of Milk Processing Plant of IADP Melaka, IADP Melaka, Others, 1994-1995, National.

8. An Economic Analysis of the Malaysian Fruits Industry, TFNet, Others, 2003-2004, National.

9. Projek Program peningkatan Dayasaing Peladang Agribisnis di Negara Brunei Darusalam., Department of Agriculture Negara Brunei Darussalam, Manager, 2005-2005, International.

10. Projek Pembangunan Plan Induk Pertanian UEM Land Snd. Bhd., UEM Land, Others, 2005-2006, National.

Last Update: 20-Jan-2009 12:37