Prof. Dr. Mala Nurilmala, S.Pi., M.Si.
Prof. Dr. Mala Nurilmala, S.Pi., M.Si.
Aquatic Resources Characterization Division
Department Aquatic Product Technology
Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, IPB University
Prof. Dr. Mala Nurilmala, S.Pi., M.Si. is a Professor at the Department of Aquatic Product Technology, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, IPB University. Her field of expertise includes marine biochemistry and molecular approaches for aquatic products, with a focus on the application of molecular technology in the research and development of aquatic resources.
Prof. Mala Nurilmala’s research focus includes the application of molecular techniques for the identification and authentication of aquatic products, including the application of polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA barcoding, SDS-PAGE, 2D PAGE, and Western blot. In addition, she is actively exploring proteins from various aquatic resources, such as seahorses and sea cucumbers, for the development of food and non-food raw materials, including myoglobin, collagen, gelatin, albumin, and various bioactive peptides with potential applications in food, health, and biomaterials.
Academic Profile
Doctor (Dr.)
Aquatic Biosciences
The University of Tokyo, Japan (2013)
Master of Science (M.Si.)
Marine Technology
IPB University, Indonesia (2004)
Bachelor (S.Pi.)
Fisheries Product Processing
IPB University, Indonesia (1996)
Field of Expertise
- Marine Biochemistry
- Molecular approaches for aquatic products
Research Topics
- Molecular techniques for the identification of aquatic products (Application of PCR, authentication, DNA barcoding, SDS-PAGE, 2D PAGE, Western blot)
- Exploration of aquatic product proteins (seahorse, sea cucumber) for food and non-food raw materials (myoglobin, collagen, gelatin, albumin, and other bioactive peptides)
Flagship Project
- “Marine and Fisheries Master’s Degree Expert Course” in the Korea ODA Project “Establishment of the Integrated Ocean Fisheries Technology Training Center and Enhancing Capacity Building in Indonesia,” 2025
- Chitosan and Its Application as Glucosamine from Fish Scale Waste of Gelatin Production, 2024
- Development of Products Based on Halal Gelatin Optimization from Fish Bones and Its Allergenicity Evaluation, 2024
- Development of Fish Collagen-Based Products for Skin Health, 2023
Recent Publication
- Valorization of Fish Scale Gelatin Waste for Sustainable Chitosan and Glucosamine ProductionCharacterization of seaweed healthy salt from Indonesian Ulva lactuca and Chaetomorpha sp. flour 2026
- Characteristics of candies made from Catfish (Pangasius sp.) skin collagen, gelatin and its hydrolysate, 2026
- Characteristics of seaweed healthy salt from Indonesian Red Seaweed Grateloupia angusta, 2026
- Provisioning ecosystem services through the sustainable management of fish resources extracted by small-scale fishers, 2026
- A study on the functional properties of bioactive peptides derived from snakehead fish (Channa striata), 2025
