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Hin Boo WEE

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I research coral reef resilience, symbiotic algae, and climate-change impacts.

Malaysia
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At Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia’s Institute of Climate Change, I research coral reefs, symbiotic organisms, ecology, and climate change. My work on Symbiodiniaceae diversity in Palythoa tuberculosa has been published in Coral Reefs, Marine Ecology Progress Series, and other marine-science journals.

I combine coral reef surveys, ecological statistics, molecular taxonomy, GIS, and R-based data analysis to investigate reef health, biodiversity, and environmental change. I also contribute as a data associate for the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network and as a scientific and data advisor for WWF Malaysia.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Research Fellow

Institute of Climate Change

Dec 2020 - Present (5 years 9 months)

Conducted research on coral reefs, symbiotic organisms, ecology, and climate change.

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Excel Class Speaker

Universiti Malaya

Oct 2020 - Nov 2020 (1 month)

Taught basic and intermediate Microsoft Excel classes to undergraduate students.

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Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Blue Communities, Global Challenges Research Fund (BC-GCRF)

Jun 2020 - Nov 2020 (5 months)

Conducted post-doctoral research as part of the Blue Communities project.

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Teaching Assistant

University of the Ryukyus

Apr 2017 - Mar 2020 (2 years 11 months)

Assisted in teaching undergraduate biology courses, including marine natural products.

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Research Student

University of the Ryukyus

Apr 2016 - Mar 2017 (11 months)

Investigated the 2016-2017 mass bleaching event and coral reef status in Okinawa, and studied the ecology of boring sponges.

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Coral Reef Resilience Researcher

Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

Jul 2015 - Oct 2015 (3 months)

Conducted research on coral reef resilience at Pulau Perhentian.

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Auxiliary Research Assistant

Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

Jan 2014 - Oct 2015 (1 year 9 months)

Assisted in various research projects supported by the Department of Marine Park Malaysia, including surveys on crown-of-thorns starfish, dolphin connectivity, and coral bleaching.

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Laboratory Demonstrator

Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

Jul 2013 - Aug 2015 (2 years 1 month)

Assisted in teaching undergraduate marine biology courses, including coral reef biology, SCUBA diving, and field trips.

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Coral Health Index Researcher

Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

Jul 2013 - May 2015 (1 year 10 months)

Conducted coral health index assessments in two phases.

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Scientific Expedition Researcher

Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

Jan 2015 - Apr 2015 (3 months)

Participated in the UMT Scientific Expedition Series I: The Straits of Malacca.

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Coral Reef Water Quality Analyst

Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

Feb 2013 - Jun 2013 (4 months)

Conducted water quality analysis for coral reef research.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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University of the Ryukyus

Doctor of Philosophy, Marine and Environmental Sciences

2016 - 2020

Ph.D. in Marine and Environmental Sciences, focusing on marine algae, coral reef ecology, and climate change. Dissertation on the diversity of symbiotic algae (Symbiodiniaceae) from Palythoa tuberculosa across different spatial and environmental scales.

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