Corporate Performance & Human Development Partner
Agricultural Science, Crop Science & Plant Biodiversity Specialist

Dr. Mohd Firdaus Ismail

Botany | Agrobiodiversity | Crop Improvement | Medicinal Plants | Pollination Ecology

Dr. Mohd Firdaus Ismail is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia. He holds a PhD in Agricultural Botany and a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science, both from Universiti Putra Malaysia.

With more than 17 years of cumulative experience in academia, research, teaching, laboratory coordination, student development, and university administration, Dr. Firdaus brings strong academic and practical expertise in agricultural and plant sciences.

His areas of expertise include botany, agrobiodiversity, agronomy, crop reproductive biology, pollination ecology, applied crop improvement, plant morphology, tissue culture, micropropagation, plant growth regulation, medicinal plants, aromatic plants, oil palm, coconut, durian pollination, biodiversity documentation, and agricultural standards.

His work is highly relevant for organisations, institutions, and communities seeking training in sustainable agriculture, plant science, biodiversity, medicinal plants, crop improvement, and applied agricultural research.
CORE EXPERTISE / TRAINING SPECIALISATIONS
  • Agricultural Science
  • Crop Science
  • ​Botany
  • ​Agrobiodiversity
  • Agronomy
  • Crop Reproductive Biology
  • Pollination Ecology
  • Applied Crop Improvement
  • Plant Morphology
  • Plant Structure and Botany
  • Tissue Culture and Micropropagation
  • Plant Growth Regulation
  • ​Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
  • ​Biodiversity Documentation
  • ​Agricultural Standards
  • ​Oil Palm and Coconut Studies
  • Durian Pollination
  • ​Plant Research and Scientific Writing
  • ​Sustainable Agriculture
  • ​Agricultural Education and Student Development

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION

  • Senior Lecturer, Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia
  • PhD in Agricultural Botany
  • Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science
  • More than 17 years of experience in academia, research, teaching, laboratory coordination, student development, and university administration
  • Experienced in crop science, botany, biodiversity, agrobiodiversity, curriculum development, and academic programme leadership
  • Experienced in laboratory coordination, farm unit coordination, biodiversity unit coordination, and agricultural programme leadership
  • ​Contributor to scholarly publications, books, book chapters, conference proceedings, standards, and theses
  • Researcher and co-researcher in various FRGS and UPM-funded projects

CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • PhD in Agricultural Botany
  • Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science
  • ​Academic researcher and lecturer in crop science and agricultural botany
  • Experienced researcher in plant science, biodiversity, crop reproductive biology, medicinal plants, and crop improvement

EDUCATION

  • PhD in Agricultural Botany — Universiti Putra Malaysia
  • ​Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science — Universiti Putra Malaysia

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Senior Lecturer, Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia
  • More than 17 years of cumulative experience in academia, research, teaching, laboratory coordination, student development, and university administration
  • Former Graduate Research Fellow at Universiti Putra Malaysia
  • Former Tutor at Universiti Putra Malaysia
  • Coordinator of the Laboratory of Plant Structure and Botany
  • Coordinator of the Botany Laboratory
  • Chairman / Coordinator of the Bachelor of Agricultural Science programme
  • ​Coordinator / Head of the Farm Unit
  • Coordinator / Head of the Biodiversity Unit at the Institute of Bioscience
  • ​Fellow and Head Fellow at UPM residential college
  • ​Principal of the 14th College, Universiti Putra Malaysia
  • ​Coordinator / Advisor for the Temasya Children & Sensory Garden
  • ​Involved in research related to crop reproductive biology, pollination studies, plant morphology, tissue culture, micropropagation, plant growth regulation, crop improvement, medicinal plants, aromatic plants, oil palm, coconut, durian pollination, and biodiversity documentation

TRAINING DELIVERY CAPABILITIES

  • Able to deliver academic, technical, and practical training in agricultural and plant sciences
  • Able to conduct training related to botany, crop science, agrobiodiversity, medicinal plants, pollination, and sustainable agriculture
  • Experienced in teaching, laboratory coordination, academic programme leadership, and student development
  • Able to translate scientific research into practical learning for students, professionals, institutions, and community groups
  • Suitable for universities, colleges, agricultural organisations, plantation-related companies, research institutions, environmental groups, and community agriculture programmes
  • ​Able to support learning in plant identification, biodiversity awareness, crop reproductive biology, crop improvement, and medicinal plant knowledge
  • Strong ability to combine research-based knowledge with practical agricultural application

SIGNATURE PROGRAMMES 

  • Introduction to Crop Science and Agricultural Botany
  • Botany and Plant Structure for Agriculture
  • Agrobiodiversity and Biodiversity Conservation
  • Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Awareness
  • ​Crop Reproductive Biology and Pollination Ecology
  • ​Durian Pollination and Crop Productivity
  • ​Plant Morphology and Identification
  • Tissue Culture and Micropropagation Basics
  • Plant Growth Regulation and Crop Improvement
  • ​Sustainable Agriculture and Biodiversity Awareness
  • Agricultural Research and Scientific Writing
  • Oil Palm, Coconut and Tropical Crop Studies
  • ​Community-Based Agriculture and Plant Education
  • ​Biodiversity Documentation and Plant Knowledge

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE & TRAINING VALUES

  • Research-based and academically grounded training approach
  • Strong focus on practical understanding of plant science and agriculture
  • Supports sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and applied crop improvement
  • Encourages scientific thinking, observation, documentation, and evidence-based learning
  • Helps participants connect plant science knowledge with real agricultural and environmental applications
  • Promotes awareness of Malaysia’s plant biodiversity, medicinal plants, and agricultural heritage
  • ​Combines teaching, research, laboratory experience, and field-based agricultural knowledge
  • ​Focuses on developing learners’ understanding of plants, crops, ecosystems, and sustainable agricultural practices
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