center new Director, Prof. Nallusamy Sivakumar

center new Director, Prof. Nallusamy Sivakumar

The Center of Excellence in Marine Biotechnology is pleased to welcome the new Director, Prof. Nallusamy Sivakumar

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Excellence in Marine Biotechnology Center

The sea is an immensely rich source of organisms and habitats, many of which remain largely unexplored. Innovative approaches are required to exploit this underutilized resource. Oman has extensive and diverse marine resources and a long maritime tradition, and therefore occupies a key position on the map of prospective biotechnology nations. 

The Center of Excellence in Marine Biotechnology will focus on capacity building and will make optimal use of Omani marine resources. A sustainable development in Oman will thereby be created that will encourage future growth and prosperity.

 

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About Center
  • Director's Message
  • Objectives and Strategies
  • Research Themes
  • Facilities

Marine biotechnology referred to “blue biotechnology” focuses on marine organisms and utilizes them for the benefit of mankind. Whilst marine biotechnology is a relatively new field, the rapid growth of genetic, cellular and molecular technologies is enabling scientists to explore and develop marine resources in many new ways, with widespread applications in the food, medical, pharmaceutical, environmental and energy industries. In view of these opportunities and given the abundant marine resources of Oman, the Center of Excellence in Marine Biotechnology (CEMB) was established in 2005. The focus of the CEMB at SQU is to establish, develop and coordinate research in marine biotechnology in a sustainable way, resulting in the development of innovative applications, processes and solutions. The Center facilitates interactions between SQ and government ministries, international organizations and the commercial sector for conducting research and development in the field of marine biotechnology. The Centre strives to establish solid collaborative links between marine biotechnology centers in the region and in the world to enhance research and improve knowledge dissemination. CEMB creates awareness of the potential developments and commercial opportunities for marine biotechnology in Oman with scientific and popular media and by the organization of local, regional and international meetings. The Center also supports the postgraduate programs in the Colleges by providing close supervision to graduate students.

 

 

1- To serve as the Sultan Qaboos University focal point for marine biotechnology.

2- To seek and administer internal and external research funding for multi-disciplinary marine biotechnology research programs.

3- To support post graduate training and education.

4- To support visiting research scientists and facilitate their research in marine biotechnology in Oman.

5- To facilitate interactions between Sultan Qaboos University and government ministries, international organizations and the commercial sector for conducting research and development in the field of marine biotechnology.

6- To create awareness of the potential developments and commercial opportunities for marine biotechnology through the use of scientific and popular media and by the organization of local, regional and international meetings.

  • Fisheries and aquaculture biotechnology
  • Marine biodiversity and genetics
  • Biotechnology of micro- and macroalgae
  • Biofouling and antifouling
  • Marine natural products and nutraceuticals

SQU has a wide range of excellent facilities to support advanced research and post-graduate training in marine biotechnology. These include laboratories, field stations and research vessels. CEMB works closely with the College of Marine Science and Agriculture, which operates a Central Instrumentation Laboratory with advanced analytical capabilities, including high-performance liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, gas chromatography-mass spectrometer and ultra-violet/visible spectroscopy.  The Department of Marine Science and Fisheries operates a marine microbiology laboratory and has facilities for DNA analysis and marine algal culture.  Practical facilities include a marine station at Al-Hail, equipped with fish and shellfish culture facilities and a coastal research vessel ‘Al-Jamiah’, equipped for specimen collecting and oceanographic survey. Elsewhere in SQU, the College of Medicine and Health Sciences operates scanning and transmission electron microscopes, a molecular genetics laboratory and a magnetic resonance imaging unit.  The College of Science offers advanced analytical facilities through its developing Central Analytical and Applied Research Unit.

These include: 

1- X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescent spectrometry, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, scanning and atomic force electron microscopy and flow cytometry.

2- GC-MS, Central Instrumentation Laboratory, CAMS HPLC, Central Instrumentation Laboratory, CAMS Marine Microbiology, Department of Marine Sciences and Fisheries, CAMS Recirculating Aquaculture Station, Al Hail Marine Station R.V.

3- Al-Jamiah Facilities for marine testing of coatings:

  • - Autoclave Centrifuge
  • - Epic-fluorescent microscope
  • - Gel electrophoresis apparatus with gel documentation system
  • - Nano-drop lite spectrophotometer
  • - Platefuge
  • - Thermal block
  • - Thermo-cycler
  • - Weighing balance
  • - Light meter
  • - Temperature-dissolved oxygen meter
Community Service
  • Organized Conference
  • Organized Symposium
  • Organized Workshops
  • Co-Organized Seminars
  • Invited Speakers
  • Invited Talks
  • Lectures
  • Short Course
  • Trainings
  • Poster Presentations
  • Radio Interviews
  • TV Interviews
  • Fourth GCC Marine Biotechnology Conference: Emerging opportunities and future perspectives, Muscat, Oman, 4-5 November 2025.
  • Third GCC Marine Biotechnology Conference: Emerging opportunities and future perspectives, Muscat, Oman, 8-9 December 2021.
  • Second GCC Marine Biotechnology Conference: Emerging opportunities and future perspectives, Muscat, Oman, 31 October - 1 November 2017.
  • Marine Biotechnology Symposium Emerging opportunities and future perspectives, Muscat, Oman, 12-13 November 2013.
  • Workshop on Taxonomy and Ecology of Benthic Microphytocommunities by Scanning Electron, Muscat, Oman, 17-18 December 2018.
  • Workshop on Advanced Scanning Electron Microscopy, Muscat, Oman, 16 and 18 December 2018.
  • Workshop on Advanced Scanning Electron Microscopy, Muscat, Oman, 9-11 January 2018.
  • Workshop on advanced molecular genetics and bioinformatics tools ‘Implementation of microsatellite markers for phylogenetic studies of spiny lobsters (Panulirus homarus)’, Sultan Qaboos University, 12-23 November 2017.
  • Workshop on Standard Scanning Electron Microscopy (sSEM), Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 2 November 2017.
  • Workshop on Advanced Scanning Electron Microscopy, Muscat, Oman, 7 December 201
  • Workshop on Standard Scanning Electron Microscopy (sSEM), Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 16 November 2016.
  • Workshop for the Final Year of the HM Project Supported by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Trust Fund for Strategic Research "Value Added Marine Raw Materials and Health", Muscat, Oman, April 2009.
  • Workshop on "Value-Added Marine Raw Materials and Health", Muscat, Oman, September 2006.
  • UNESCO Workshop and Consultative Meeting on Marine Biotechnology, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 27-28 February 2006.
  • A kick-off meeting and workshop of the HM Project " Value-Added Marine Raw Materials and Health", Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 11 September 2005.

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  • Advanced oxidation processes for degrading persistent organic contaminants, Muscat, Oman, 7 November 2019.
  • The main trends in the development of track membranes for medicine and biotechnology as a successful example of ion-track technologies application, Muscat, Oman, 20 December 2016.
  • Dobretsov S. 2017. Research at the Marine Science and Fisheries department and the Centre of Excellence in Marine Biotechnology. Invited speaker at the University of Concepcion, Chile, 7 August 2017.
  • Dobretsov S. 2015. Combating biofilms using zinc oxide nanorod photocatalytic coatings. Invited keynote speaker at the Meeting of the Society of European Marine Biotechnology, Gothenburg, Sweden, 30 September 2015.
  • Dobretsov S. 2015. Combating marine biofouling. Invited keynote speaker at the LEAF, EU FP7 project meeting, Gothenburg, Sweden, 29 September 2015.
  • Dobretsov S. 2015. New frontiers in Marine Biotechnology. Invited keynote speaker at the XI Biofouling, Benthic Ecology and Marine Biotechnology –BIOINC, Arraial Do Cabo, RJ, Brazil 27/07-21/07/2015, p.2.
  • Soussi B. 2013. Building a marine biotechnology research and business cluster in Oman. Invited speaker at the Marine Biotechnology Symposium Emerging opportunities and future perspectives, Muscat, Oman, 12-13 November 2013.
  • Goddard J.S. 2013. Aquaculture biotechnology. Invited speaker at the International Symposium of Biotechnology and Conservation of Species from Arid Regions, Muscat, Oman, 10-13 February 2013.
  • Goddard J.S. 2012. Tilapia Farming Developments and Opportunities. Invited speaker at the Workshop on Sustainable Water Use for Food Security, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 20-21 March 2012.
  • Soussi B. 2011. Research and collaboration strategy of the Marine Biotechnology Centre of Excellence Oman. Invited speaker at the National Field Centre for Environmental Conservation: Strategy Workshop, Muscat, Oman, 10-12 December 2011.
  • Soussi B. 2010. Marine Biotechnology Park in Oman for Research & Business. UPMC, University of Paris, June 2010.
  • Soussi B. 20 Building a Cluster in Marine Biotechnology in Oman. Invited speaker at Sustaining Agricultural and Marine Environments Seminar Series, Muscat, Oman, February 2010.
  • Soussi B. 2008. Center of Excellence in Marine Biotechnology Vision. Invited speaker at VC’s presentation. September 2008.
  • Soussi B. 2008. Concept of Marine Biotechnology Center for Oman.  Invited speaker at Investor Meeting with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Paris, France, September 2008.
  • Soussi B. 2007. Marine Biotechnology for Oman. Invited seminar held at The Research Council, Muscat, Oman, 19 May 2007.
  • Soussi B. 2007. Clusters in marine biotechnology and biodiversity. Invited speaker and Chairman of session at International Conference on Biodiversity in the Indian-Ocean. Muscat, Oman, February 2007.
  • Soussi B. 2006. Antioxidants from marine raw materials and health. Invited speaker at University Day at Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, 2 May 2006.
  • Soussi B. 2005. Marine raw materials and health. Invited speaker at University Day at Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, 19 May 2005.
  • Al-Wahaibi A. From Nature to Market a Successful Business Story of Microbial Enzymes. GenoBusiness Forum, 10 December 2020.
  • Dobretsov S. New techniques for analysis of microbial deep sea biofouling: challengers and perspectives. MARESEDU Marine Research and Education online conference. Moscow, Russia, 30 October 2020.
  • Al-Wahaibi A.S. Treasure at the ocean. Invited speaker at the Science Cafe, Phenuq Cafe, OAPGRC, 25 December 2019.
  • Dobretsov S. 2017. Antimicrobial drugs from marine organism. Invited speaker at 4th Science and Technology Exchange Program (STEP) in Islamic Countries held at Sultan Qaboos University, 2-5 December 2018.
  • Al-Breiki R. 2017. The Tropical Spiny Lobster (Panulirus homarus): Fisheries, Current Research and Future Perspectives For Oman. Lecture Theatre 5, Sultan Qaboos University, 27 December 2017.
  • Dobretsov S. 2017. Research at the Marine Science and Fisheries department and the Centre of Excellence in Marine Biotechnology. Invited speaker at the University of Concepcion, Chile, 7 August 2017.
  • Dobretsov S. 201 Research at the Centre of Excellence in Marine Biotechnology. Open house, Sultan Qaboos University 201
  • Delghandi M. 2017. Biotechnology, aquaculture to drive fisheries sector growth. Sultan Qaboos University, 2 February 2017.
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    • Aeby G. Coral diseases, Muscat, Oman, 7 October 2021
    • Dobretsov S. Marine Biotechnology: past, present and the future. VII Jornadas andaluzas de Biotecnologicas, Malaga, Spain, 4 December 2020.
    • Dobretsov S. Prevention of biofouling by photocatalytic nanocoatings. Cape Town, South Africa, 8 February 2020.
    • Dobretsov S. Marine biotechnology - past, present, futures, Shanghai Ocean University, China, 24 October 2019.
    • Dobretsov S. Marine biotechnology for sustainable futures, University of Malaga, Spain, 23 September 2019
    • Dobretsov S. Marine biotechnology for sustainable futures, Catholic University of the North, Chile, 10 July 2019.
    • Dobretsov S. Prevention of industrial biofouling by green solutions, KTH, Sweden, 4 April 2019.
    • Petrik L. What is in our water and how to remove it?, Muscat, Oman, 1 October 201
    • Al-Breiki R. The Tropical Spiny Lobster (Panulirus homarus): Fisheries, Current Research and Future Perspectives for Oman, Muscat, Oman, 27 December 2017.
    • Delghandi M. Marine Biotechnology: Contribution to sustainable economy, Muscat, Oman, 1 February 2017.
    1. Dobretsov S. Chemical ecology of marine macroalgae, University Catolica del Norte, Chile, 22-27 July 2019.

    No.

    Name

    Period

    1

    Ms. Azhar Al-Busaidi

    31 March - 15 May 2019

    2

    Ms.Christina Karanassos

    24 February - 23 March 2019

    3

    Ms. Arwan Al-Miqbali

    17 January - 1 June 2019

    4

    Ms. Buthaina Khamis Al-Khaziri

    14 October - 8 November 2018

    5

    Ms. Mansi H. Ved

    9 May - 3 July 2018

    6

    Ms. Hamada Saoud Said Al-Mugheiri

    1-14 August 2016
    • Dobretsov S., Al-Abri M. and Dutta J. 2021. Inhibition of biofouling by chitosan-ZnO nanocomposites. Third GCC Marine Biotechnology Conference: Emerging opportunities and future perspectives, 8-9 December 2021, Muscat, Oman.
    • Menezes-Blackburn D., Al-Mahrouqi N., Al-Siyabi B., Al-Kalbani A., Greiner R. and Dobretsov S. 2021. Bacterial communities associated with the cycling of non-starch polysaccharides and phytate in aquaponics systems. Third GCC Marine Biotechnology conference: Emerging opportunities and future perspectives 8-9 December 2021, Oman. Muscat.
    • Dobretsov S., Claereboudt M. and Delghandi M. 2019. Diversity, genetics and biological activities of soft corals Sinularia spp. and Sarcophyton spp. (Octocorallia) in the sea of Oman. Poster presentation at the Arabian Coral Reefs Conference, UAE, 11-13 November 2019.
    • Al-Wahaibi A., Muckle J., Upstill-Goddard R.C. and Burgess J.G. 2019. Bacterial nucleases in Marine Gel Particles (MGP). Poster presentation at the Omani Day in Excellence, UK, 26 March 2019.
    • De Stefano M., Majewska R., Nasrolahi A. and Dobretsov S. 2018. Diatoms communities on marine green turtles (Chenolia mydas) from distant biogeographic areas: recent findings and theri implications. Poster presentation at the 19th International Congress on Marine Corrosion and Fouling, Florida, USA, 24-29 June 2018.
    • Dobretsov S. 2018. Counting the uncountable: Reliability of quantitative analysis of bacteria using epiflourescent microscopy. Poster presentation at the 19th International Congress on Marine Corrosion and Fouling, Florida, USA, 24-29 June 2018.
    • Dobretsov S., Tamimi Y., Al-Kindi M. and Burney I. 201 Anti-cancer compounds from Omani marine organisms. Poster presentation at the Second GCC Marine Biotechnology Conference: Emerging opportunities and future perspectives, Muscat, Oman, 31 October-1 November 2017.
    • Delghandi M., Al-Hinai M., Afzal H. and Al-Wahaibi M. 2017. Parentage analysis of tropical spiny lobster (Panulirus homarus) by microsattelite markers. Poster presentation at the Second GCC Marine Biotechnology Conference: Emerging opportunities and future perspectives, Muscat, Oman, 31 October-1 November 2017.
    • Dobretsov S. and Muthukrishnan T. 2017. Microbial communities on commercial antifouling coatings. Poster presentation at the 2nd National Conference on Agriculture & Fisheries Research, Muscat, 3-4 April 2017.
    • Al-Fori M., Myint M.T.Z., Dobretsov S. and Dutta J. 2017. Antifouling properties of ZnO nanorod coatings. Poster presentation at the 2nd National Conference on Agriculture & Fisheries Research, Muscat, 3-4 April 2017.
    • Sathe P., Myint MTZ, Dobretsov S., Dutta J. 2017. Removal of microalgae using visible light photocatalysis with ZnO nanorods. Poster presentation at the 2nd National Conference on Agriculture and Fisheries Research, Muscat, Oman, 3-4 April 2017.
    • Dobretsov S., Muthukrishnan T. 2017. Microbial Biofouling on commercial antifouling coatings. Poster presentation at the 2nd National Conference on Agriculture and Fisheries Research, Muscat, Oman, 3-4 April 2017.
    • Dobretsov S. 2017. Second GCC Marine biotechnology conference. Poster presentation at the 2nd National Conference on Agriculture and Fisheries Research, Muscat, Oman, 3-4 April 2017.
    • Delghandi M., Angel C., Al-Abri F., Al-Brashdi H., Al-Wahaibi M., Afzal H., Al-Hinai M., Al-Breiki R., Al-Jardani S., Al-Riyami S., Al-Alawi Y., Al-Rawahi M., Al-Belushi A., Claereboudt M., Yoon G.H. and Dobretsov S. 2017. Poster presentation at the 2nd National Conference on Agriculture & Fisheries Research, Muscat, 3-4 April 2017.
    • Dobretsov S. 2017. Prevention of biofouling by bio-inspired photocatalytic nanocoatings. Posted presentation at the International Symposium on Corrosion and Fouling Two Natural Curses for a Ship’s Hull, Antwerp, Belgium, 3 April 2017.
    • Dobretsov S. 2017. Second GCC Marine biotechnology conference. Poster presentation at the 2nd National Conference on Agriculture and Fisheries Research, Muscat, Oman, 3-4 April 2017.
    • Al-Abri F., Al-Abri W., Bose S. and Goddard JS. 2016. Design and testing of an aquaponic (Fish and hydroponic plant) production system for use in a hot arid environment. Poster presentation at the SQU Research Center’s Open House, Muscat, 13 October 2016.
    • Al-Wahaibi M., Al-Alawi Y., Al-Bawiqi B., Al-Marzouqi A., Malzahn A., Dobretsov S., Yoon G., Delghandi M. and Goddard S. 2016. Spiny lobster culture – new research in aquaculture biotechnology in Oman. Poster presentation at the SQU Research Center’s Open House, Muscat, 13 October 2016.
    • Delghandi M., Goddard J.S., Al-Marzouqi A., Al-Breiki R., Afzal H., Al-Hinai M., Al-Brashdi H., Al-Jardani S., Al-Riyami S., Al-Amry W., Jerry D. and Groeneveld J. 2016. Spatial genetic structure of tropical spiny lobster (Panulirus homarus) –using novel methods to support a new era of fisheries management and regulation. Poster presentation at the Annual Researcher Forum, Muscat, October 2016.
    • Goddard J.S., Al-Abri Fatma and Al-Abri Waleed. 2014. Design and Testing of an Aquaponic (Fish/Hydroponic Plant) Production System for Use in a Hot Arid Environment. Poster presentation at The Annual Researcher Forum, Muscat, October 2014.
    • Al-Wahaibi A., AbbasKhan A., Dobtretsov S., Proksch P. and Soussi B. 2008. Antimicrobial Activity of Soft Coral Extracts from Bandar Al-Khayran in Sultanate of Oman. Poster presentation at the 1st Euro-Mediterranean Conference on Marine Natural Products (EMCMNP-I), Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, 31 October – 4 November 2008.
    1. Dobretsov D. SQU researcher creates packaging to extend shelf life of okra. T FM 95.4, 19 September 2018.
    2. Al-Alawi Y. Larval culture of the tropical of the tropical spiny lobster, Panulirus homarus; a new candidate species for aquaculture in Oman. Oman Radio, 2016.
    3. Dr. Mohamed Al- Wahaibi, shrimp diseases in aquaculture farms, Hala FM, 2023 
    1. Al-Kharusi B. Oman TV General, 15 November 2017.
    2. Al-Wahaibi M. Oman TV General, 1 November 2017.
    Research Projects and Reports
    • Ongoing Research Projects
    • Completed Research Projects
    • Scientific Reports
    No. Project Code

    Title

    		 Principal Investigator Date Granted Status
    1 RC/SR-DVC-CEMB/22/01 Formation. Characteristic and advection of harmful algal blooms (HABs) along northern Omani coast Dr. Sergey Dobretsov January 2022
    (years 2)    		 Ongoing
    2 RF/DVC/CEMB/23/01 Cultivation trials of the two most abundant seaweed species Dr. Khalid Al Subhi

    September 2023

    (1 years)

    		 Ongoing
    No. Project Code Title Principal Investigator Date Granted Status
    1 EG/DVC/CEMB/21/01 Metabarcoding the Global Fouling Community Dr. Madjid Delghandi September 2021 (1 year and 6 months extension) Completed
    2 IG/DVC/CEMB/21/01 Biological and biophysical characteristics of algal blooms in Omani coastal waters Dr. Sergey Dobretsov January 2021 (2 years) Completed
    3 CL/SQU-QU/CEMB/20/01 Regional comparison of coral reefs between Qatar and Oman: examining the role of environment in shaping the health of coral reefs and their microbiomes Dr. Sergey Dobretsov June 21 2020  (2 years and 6 months extension) Completed
    4 EG/SQU-OT/20/01 Prevention of biofouling by low toxic ZnO nanocomposite coatings Dr. Sergey Dobretsov January 2020 (2 years and 1 year extension) Completed
    5 IG/DVC/CEMB/18/01 A step toward commercial aquaculture of Cobia (Rachycentron canadum) in Oman Dr. Madjid Delghandi January 2018 (3 years and  3 years extension) Completed

     

    Collaborative Grants

    No. Project Code Title Principal Investigator Year Granted Status
    1 CL/SQU-SA/18/01 Antifouling, photocatalytic track-etched nano-filter Dr. Sergey Dobretsov March 2018 (2 years) Completed
    2 CL/SQU/IIUM/09/01 Heavy metal contamination in fish and shellfish Dr. Stephen Goddard March 2009 (3 years) Completed

      Agriculture and Fisheries Development Fund

    No. Project Code Title Principal Investigator Date Granted Status
    1 EG/DVC/MBIO/13/01 Design and testing of an aquaponics (fish/hydroponic plant) production system for use in a hot arid environment Dr. Stephen Goddard March 2013 (2 years) Completed

      Internal Grants

    No. Project Code Title Principal Investigator Date Granted Status
    1 IG/DVC/CEMB/19/01 Diversity, genetics and biological activities of soft corals Sinularia spp. and Sarcophyton spp. (Octocorallia) in Omani coast Dr. Sergey Dobretsov

    January 2019 (1 year and 2 years extension)

    		 Completed
    2 IG/DVC/CEMB/17/02 Spatial genetic structure of tropical spiny lobster (Panulirus homarus) – Using novel methods to support a new era of fisheries management and regulation- Dr. Madjid Delghandi February 2017 (8 months) Completed
    3 IG/DVC/CEMB/17/01 Epizoic diatom community on marine turtles from Omani coasts: an ultrastructural and biogeographical analysis Dr. Sergey Dobretsov January 2017 (2 years) Completed
    4 IG/DVC/CEMB/14/01 Development and characterization of microsatellite markers in scalloped spiny lobster (Panulirus homarus) Dr. Madjid Delghandi January 2014 (2 years) Completed

      External Grant

    No. Project Code Title Principal Investigator Date Granted Status
    1 ONRG-CSP-N62909-17-1-2135 Second GCC Marine Biotechnology Conference Dr. Sergey Dobretsov August 2017 (4 months) Completed

        The Research Council Grants

    No. Project Code Title Principal Investigator Date Granted Status
    1 RC/DVC/CEMB/14/01 Spatial genetic structure of tropical spiny lobster (Panulirus homarus) Using novel methods to support a new era of fisheries management and regulation Dr. Madjid Delghandi

    September 2014 (3 years and 6 months)

    		 Completed
    2 RC/DVC/CEMB/13/01 Larval culture of the tropical spiny lobster,Panulirus homarus, a new candidate species for aquaculture in Oman Dr. Wenresti Gallardo December 2013 (3 years and 1 year extension) Completed

      Consultancy Agreements

    No. Project Code Title Principal Investigator Date Granted Status
    1 CR/DVC/CEMB/20/02 Harmful algae in water samples Dr. Sergey Dobretsov

    July 2020

    (4 months)

    		 Completed
    2 CR/DVC/CEMB/18/02 First survey of epibentic diatom communities on marine invertebrates from Omani coasts: a taxonomical, ecological and biomimetic analysis Dr. Sergey Dobretsov

    June 2018 (1 year and 7 months and 1 year extension)

    		 Completed
    3   Diversity, genetics and biological activities of soft corals Sinularia spp. and Sarcophyton spp. (Octocorallia) in Omani Coast Dr. Sergey Dobretsov

    June 2018 (7 months)

    		 Completed
    4 CR/DVC/CEMB/18/01 Investigation of the effect of environmental factors on harmful algal blooms in Majis Desalination Plant, Sohar Port Dr. Sergey Dobretsov April 2018 (1 year) Completed

      Deanship of Research Fund

    No. Project Code Title Principal Investigator Date Granted Status
    1 RF/DVC/CEMB/20/01 Marine gel particles of Oman: exploration and characterisation Dr. Aisha Al-Wahaibi January 2020 (1 year and 6 months extension) Completed

     

    Staff

    Prof. Sivakumar Nallusamy

    Director

    Tel. No. (+968) 2414 3581/ College of Science: 6891
    Email Address: apnsiva@squ.edu.om
     


    Mrs. Noora Mohammed Al Balushi
    Coordinator
    Tel. No. (+968) 2414 3582
    Email Address: n.albalushi5@squ.edu.om
     


    Dr. Sergey Dobretsov
    UNESCO Chair in Marine Biotechnology
    Tel. No. (+968) 2414 3586
    Email Address: Sergey@squ.edu.om



    Dr. Ahmed Elaswad 
    Researcher
    Tel. No. (+968) 2414 38
    Email Address: mohk@squ.edu.om

     


    Dr. Khalid Khalifa Al Subhi
    Research Assistant
    Tel. No. (+968) 2414 3501
    Email Address: k.alsubhi@squ.edu.om


    Dr. Mohammed Khalfan Al-Wahaibi 
    Research Assistant
    Tel. No. (+968) 2414 3580
    Email Address: mohk@squ.edu.om


    Mrs. Huda Khalfan Al-Brashdi
    Research Assistant
    Tel. No. (+968) 2414 3584
    Email Address: albrashdi@squ.edu.om


    Mrs. Fatma Saif Al-Abri
    Research Assistant
    Tel. No. (+968) 2414 3584
    Email Address: fatmasaif@squ.edu.om .om



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