Dr Lim Keng Chin
Lecturer
Academic Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (Aquaculture and Marine Biotechnology)
- Master of Science in Marine Science (Marine Biology)
- Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology)
Areas of Interest
1) Lim, K.C., Yusoff, F.M., Shariff, M. and Kamarudin, M.S. (2018). Astaxanthin as a feed supplement in aquatic animals. Reviews in Aquaculture, 10(3): 738–773. (WOS and Scopus Indexed; Q1, IF = 10.618)
2) Lim, K.C., Yusoff, F.M., Shariff, M., Kamarudin, M.S. and Nagao, N. (2019). Dietary supplementation of astaxanthin enhances hemato-biochemistry and innate immunity of Asian seabass, Lates calcarifer (Bloch, 1790). Aquaculture, 512: 734339. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2019.734339. (WOS and Scopus Indexed; Q1, IF = 5.135)
3) Lim, K.C., Yusoff, F.M., Shariff, M. and Kamarudin, M.S. (2019). Dietary administration of astaxanthin improves feed utilization, growth performance and survival of Asian seabass, Lates calcarifer (Bloch, 1790). Aquaculture Nutrition, 25(6): 1410–1421. (WOS and Scopus Indexed; Q1, IF = 3.781)
4) Lim, K.C., Yusoff, F.M., Shariff, M. and Kamarudin, M.S. (2021). Dietary astaxanthin augments disease resistance of Asian seabass, Lates calcarifer (Bloch 1790), against Vibrio alginolyticus infection. Fish and Shellfish Immunology, 114(2021): 90–101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsi.2021.03.025 (WOS and Scopus Indexed; Q1, IF = 4.622)
5) Lee, O.W.S., Puvanasundram, P., Lim, K.C. and Karim, M. (2022). In vitro assessment of multistrain probiotic on its safety, biofilm formation capability, and antimicrobial properties against Aeromonas hydrophila. Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, 45(4): 943–959. https://doi.org/ 10.47836/pjtas.45.4.06 (WOS and Scopus Indexed; Q3)
6) Puvanasundram, P., Chong, C.M., Sabri, S., Yusoff, M.S., Lim, K.C. and Karim, M. (2022). Efficacy of single and multi-strain probiotics on in vitro strain compatibility, pathogen inhibition, biofilm formation capability, and stress tolerance. Biology, 11(11): 1644. https://doi.org/10.3390/biology11111644. (WOS and Scopus Indexed; Q1, IF = 6.064)
7) Samat, N.A., Yusoff, F.M., Lim, K.C., Rasdi, N.W., Syukri, F. and Karim, M. (2022). Effects of temperature, pH, and photoperiod on the performance of a freshwater cladoceran Moina micura culture enriched with Lysinibacillus fusiformis and Bacillus pocheonensis. Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research, 50(5): 681–691. (WOS and Scopus Indexed; Q3, IF = 0.98)
8) Lim, K.C., Yusoff, F.M., Karim, M. and Natrah, F.M.I. (2023). Carotenoids modulate stress tolerance and immune responses in aquatic animals. Reviews in Aquaculture, 15(2): 872–894. (WOS and Scopus Indexed; Q1, IF = 10.618)
9) Lim, K.C., Yusoff, F.M., Natrah, F.M.I., De Zoysa, M., Yasin, I.S.M., and Karim, M. (2024). Biological strategies in aquatic disease management: Towards a sustainable blue revolution. Aquaculture and Fisheries, 10(5): 743–763. (WOS and Scopus Indexed; Q2, IF = 3.6)
10) Jasmin, M.Y., Isa, N.M., Kamarudin, M.S., Lim, K.C., and Karim, M. (2024). Evaluating Bacillus flexus as bioremediators for ammonia removal in shrimp culture water and wastewater and characterizing microbial communities in shrimp pond sludge. Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, 55: 529–536. (WOS and Scopus Indexed; Q3, IF = 2.4)
1) Lim, K.C. and K. Zaleha (2009). Biodiversity of Asteroidea in Bidong Island. International Conference on Marine Ecosystem. 26–28 May 2009. Awana Porto Malai, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia.
2) Lim, K.C., Sellina, Z., Othman, F. and Zaleha, K. (2009). Mass production of rotifers with selected diets in different culture systems. International Conference on Marine Ecosystem. 26–28 May 2009. Awana Porto Malai, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia.
3) Lim, K.C. and Zaleha, K. (2010). Production of Chlorella sp. concentrate isolated from Bidong Island and assessment as copepod diet. 11th Symposium of The Malaysian Society of Applied Biology, 17, p. 81-90.
4) Lim, K.C., Yusoff, F.M., Shariff, M. and Kamarudin, M.S. (2017). Accumulation of astaxanthin in chlorophytes under culture medium-starved condition, p. 429. Paper presented at the Asian-Pacific Aquaculture (APA) 2017, 24–27 July 2017, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
5) Lim, K.C., Yusoff, F.M., Shariff, M. and Kamarudin, M.S. (2017). Growth performance of Haematococcus pluvialis in different culture media, p. 430. Paper presented at the Asian-Pacific Aquaculture (APA) 2017, 24–27 July 2017, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
6) Lim, K.C., Yusoff, F.M., Shariff, M. and Kamarudin, M.S. (2022). Dietary astaxanthin promotes growth performance and survival of the Asian seabass, Lates calcarifer (Bloch, 1790). Cosmos International Conference (CIC) 2022, 23-25 August 2022, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Awards
1) Gold Medal, Bio-Inno Awards (2009), BioMalaysia Conference & Exhibition, for Green Paste: An Algal Concentrate
Recognitions
1) Media Feature – Interview Guest on Selamat Pagi Malaysia (RTM), topic: Invasive Species Threat to Aquaculture Ecosystems.
2) Appointment –Expert Panel Member, Department of Fisheries Malaysia, Code of Practice (COP) on Good Aquaculture Practices (GAqP).
3) SIAL Innovation Awards (Foods and Drinks Malaysia by SIAL 2025) – Seed-Based Ice Cream
1) Collaborating with national and international universities and research institutes in aquaculture, fish nutrition, and aquatic health
2) Engaged with industry partners for feed development, diagnostic product validation, and technology translation.
3) Active collaboration with the Department of Fisheries (DOF) Malaysia on expert panels and sustainable aquaculture initiatives.
1) Academic Peer Reviewer, Reviews in Aquaculture (Wiley), since 2020
2) Golden Key International Honour Society
3) Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)
4) The National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI)
