Prof. Dr. Asadatun Abdullah, S.Pi., M.S.M., M.Si.
Prof. Dr. Asadatun Abdullah, S.Pi., M.S.M., M.Si.
NIP. 19830405 200501 2 001
Aquatic Resources Characterization Division
Department Aquatic Product Technology
Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, IPB University
Prof. Dr. Asadatun Abdullah, S.Pi., M.S.M., M.Si. is a Professor at the Department of Aquatic Product Technology, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, IPB University. Her fields of expertise include biomolecular science of aquatic products and characterization of aquatic raw materials, with a focus on developing analytical methods to support the quality, authentication, and safety of aquatic products.
Prof. Asadatun Abdullah’s research focus includes the application of biomolecular techniques for the identification and authentication of aquatic products, including PCR, DNA barcoding, and DNA recombination technology. She is also actively involved in developing methods for determining the quality of aquatic raw materials based on biomolecular and immunological approaches (immunoassays), as well as developing rapid and smart detection technologies to support the safety of aquatic raw materials. This research is directed toward strengthening identification systems, quality control, and safety assurance for aquatic products.
Academic Profile
Doctor (Dr.)
Food Chemistry
University of Kiel, Germany (2015)
Master of Science (M.Si.)
Pharmacy
Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Indonesia (2008)
Master of Science in Management (M.S.M.)
Management Science
Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia (2006)
Bachelor (S.Pi.)
Fisheries Product Technology
IPB University, Indonesia (2004)
Area of Expertise
- Biomolecular Science of Aquatic Products
- Characterization of Aquatic Raw Materials
Research Topics
- Molecular techniques for the identification of aquatic products (Application of PCR, authentication, DNA barcoding, DNA recombination technology)
- Determination of aquatic raw material quality based on biomolecular and immunological approaches (immunoassays)
- Development of rapid and smart detection technologies for the safety of aquatic raw materials
Flagship Research
- Mapping of Consumption Patterns, Genetic Investigation, and Risk Assessment of Methylmercury (MeHg) and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Contamination in Food Products Made from Endangered Shark Species (Continued), 2024
- Combination of Colorimetric Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP), Mitochondrial Gene Markers, and Fluorescence Probes for On-Site Identification of Alopias spp. Fish Species to Support Sustainable Fisheries in Indonesia, 2023
- Development of Precision Methods for Screening and Surveillance of Persistent Pathogenic Microbes in the Fish Processing Industry through Short-Read and Long-Read Metagenomic Approaches, 2023
- Mapping of Consumption Patterns, Genetic Investigation, and Risk Assessment of Methylmercury (MeHg) and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Contamination in Food Products Made from Endangered Shark Species, 2023
- Development and Production of a Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP)-Based Kit with Self-Quenching Fluorogenic Components as a Diagnostic Tool for Detecting the Use of CITES-Listed Shark Species in Processed Fisheries Products, 2023
Recent Publications
- Pepsin from yellowfin tuna gastric: Physicochemical characterization and its use in the hydrolysis of fish skin collagen with biological activity, 2026
- Potential antioxidant activity of sea sponge Stylissa carteri extract, 2025
- Optimization of Genetic Material Extraction Techniques and Application of Isothermal Amplification Method for Field Authentication of Two Thresher Sharks (Alopias pelagicus and Alopias superciliosus), 2025
- An assessment of mercury, methylmercury and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon contamination in smoked shark and stingray products from Java, Indonesia, 2025
- Identification of Crab (Portunus pelagicus) Using Field-Based DNA Extraction Method and Isothermal Amplification, 2025
