Kamarul Zaman Zarkasi, Dr

Research background

Dr. Kamarul Zaman Zarkasi is a microbiologist specializing in microbial ecology and bacteriology, with a strong focus on biotechnology and environmental microbiology. His research explores gut microbes, microbial interactions, soil and plant-associated microbiomes, and the application of beneficial microbes in marine, agriculture, and industry. He is particularly interested in understanding microbial diversity, functional dynamics, and their roles in sustainable microbial-biotech innovations. Dr. Kamarul integrates molecular, culture-based, and applied approaches to address challenges related to plant diseases, bioresource utilization, and microbial-based solutions, contributing to advancements in both academic research and practical applications.

Research focus
Effective Microbes

Selected Publication

1. Kamal, M.H.A., Zaludin, M.S.M., Ravindran, S., Ronidean, M.D., Nurhayati, W.H., and Zarkasi, K.Z. (2025) Microbial diversity associated with barn owl regurgitated pellets in oil palm plantation ecosystems. Malaysian Journal of Microbiology 21(5), 456–460.
2. Mokhtar, N.A.A, Rashid, S.A., Ibrahim, Dr., Zulfakar, S.S, Wan Nurhayati, W.H., and Zarkasi, K.Z. (2025) Antibacterial efficacy of Curvularia perotidis FN-OB51 endophyte against fish pathogens. Malaysian Journal of Microbiology 21(2), 150–159.
3. Go, W., Ishak, I.H., Zarkasi, K.Z., and Azzam, G. (2024) Salvianolic acids modulate lifespan and gut microbiota composition in amyloid-β-expressing Drosophila melanogaster. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 40(11), 358.
4. Zarkasi, K.Z., Taylor, R.S., Glencross, B.D., et al. (2017) In vitro characteristics of an Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) hind gut microbial community in relation to different dietary treatments. Research in Microbiology, 168(8), 751–759.