Dr. Lesley Maurice Bilung
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Dr. Lesley Maurice Bilung

Professor
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Food Safety from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia

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Area of Interest:

Food Science and Technology
100%
Food Safety
62%
Food Microbiology
90%
Food Biochemistry
75%
Food Nutrition
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Pui, C.F., K. Apun, C.Y. Ling, L. Su’ut and L.M. Bilung, 2017. Detection of Leptospira spp. in selected national service training centres and paddy fields of sarawak, Malaysia using polymerase chain reaction technique. Pertanika J. Trop. Agric. Sci., 40: 99-110.
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  2. Pui, C.F., Bilung, L.M., Apun, K. and L. Su’ut, 2017. Diversity of Leptospira spp. in rats and environment from urban areas of Sarawak, Malaysia. J. Trop. Med., 10.1155/2017/3760674.
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  3. Bilung, L.M., A.S. Tahar, N.E. Yunos, K. Apun, Y.A.L. Lim, E. Nillian and H.F. Hashim, 2017. Detection of cryptosporidium and cyclospora oocysts from environmental water for drinking and recreational activities in sarawak, Malaysia. BioMed. Res. Int., 10.1155/2017/4636420.
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  4. Bilung, L.M., V. Linang, F.A.B. Arifin, K. Apun, S. Lihan, M. Vincent and A.A.S.A. Husaini, 2016. Detection and antibiotic susceptibility profiles of Listeria monocytogenes in wildlife and water samples in Kubah National Park, Sarawak, Malaysia. Int. Food Res. J., 23: 360-365.
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  5. Bilung, L.M., E. Suhaiza, K. Apun and S. Radu, 2016. Detection of Bacillus cereus in formula milk and ultra high temperature (UHT) treated milk products. Int. Food Res. J., 24: 985-989.
  6. Wei, C.C.S., L. Seng, A.A.S.A. Hussaini, A. Zulkharnain, K. Apun, L.M. Bilung and M. Vincent, 2015. Molecular technique of identification of the microbial population in palm oil mill effluent (POME). J. Oil Palm Res., 27: 293-298.
  7. Vincent, M., L. Tuah, C.C.S. Wei, L.M. Bilung and K. Apun, 2015. Application for the multiplex polymerase chain reaction (M-PCR) for the screening of Vibrio spp. from rivers in kuching, Sarawak. Borneo J. Resour. Sci. Technol., 5: 16-27.
  8. Pui, C.F., L.M. Bilung, L. Su'ut and K. Apun, 2015. Prevalence of Leptospira species in environmental soil and water from national parks in Sarawak, Malaysia. Borneo J. Resour. Sci. Technol., 5: 49-57.
  9. Bilung, L.M., V. Linang, K. Apun, S. Lihan, C.Y. Kqueen and M. Vincent, 2015. Application of real time PCR for the detection and enumeration of Vibrio parahaemolyticus from seafood in Malaysia. Borneo J. Resour. Sci. Technol., 5: 70-78.
  10. Vincent, M., N.Q.A. Tajudin, V. Linang, P.R.M. Baran, C. Chan and L.M. Bilung, 2014. Development of a SYBR green based real-time polymerase chain reaction assay for specific detection and quantification of Vibrio parahaemolyticus from food and environmental samples. Int. Food Res. J., 21: 921-927.
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  11. Romainor, A.N.B., S.F. Chin, S.C. Pang and L.M. Bilung, 2014. Preparation and characterization of chitosan nanoparticles-doped cellulose films with antimicrobial property. J. Nanomater., 10.1155/2014/710459.
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  12. Pui, C.F., L.M. Bilung, N.B.M. Zin, N.N.B.Z. Abidin, M. Vincent and K. Apun, 2014. Risk of acquiring Vibrio parahaemolyticus in water and shrimp from an aquaculture farm. Kuroshio Sci., 8: 59-62.
  13. Ling, T.Y., S.W. Lim, M.B. Lesley and L. Nyanti, 2014. Bacterial modelling of a rural tropical stream using the QUAL2K model. J. Sustainability Sci. Manage., 9: 58-70.
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  14. Lesley, M.B., S.F. Yong, L. Velnetti, C.F. Pui, V. Micky, K. Apun and Y.L. Chong, 2014. Incidence of vibrio parahaemolyticus at estuarine region of Sg. sarawak (sarawak) influenced by physicochemical parameters. Biorem. Sci. Technol. Res., 2: 1-5.
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  15. Kathleen, M.M., L. Samuel, C. Felecia, K.H. Ng, M.B. Lesley and A. Kasing, 2014. (GTG)5-PCR analysis and 16S rRNA sequencing of bacteria from Sarawak aquaculture environment. Int. Food Res. J., 21: 915-920.
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  16. Chan, C.S.W., S. Lau, A.A.S.A. Husaini, A. Zulkharnain, K. Apun, L.M. Bilung and M. Vincent, 2014. Identification of methane-producing bacteria from palm oil mill sludge (POMS) with solid cud from ruminant stomach. J. Biochem., Microbiol. Biotechnol., 1: 23-26.
  17. Bilung, L.M., Y.S. Fuh, V. Linang, A. Benjamin and M. Vincent et al., 2014. Genomic diversity of cholera outbreak strains in East Malaysia. Malaysian J. Med. Health Sci., 10: 19-26.
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  18. Bilung, L.M., K.K. Ling, K. Apun, M. T. Abdullah and M.A. Rahman et al., 2014. Occurrence of escherichia coli in wildlife from different habitats of sarawak, Malaysia. Borneo J. Resour. Sci. Technol., 4: 19-27.
  19. Yee, L.T., L.S. Wee, L.M. Bilung and L. Nyanti, 2013. Impact of different land uses on the Escherichia coli concentrations, physical and chemical water quality parameters in a tropical stream. Borneo J. Resour. Sci. Technol., 2: 42-51.
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  20. Murugaiaha, C., T.S. Ayea, B.S. Soelyoadikoesoemoa, H. Radhakrishnaa and L.M. Bilung, 2013. The burden of diarrhoeal disease in malnourished children. Rev. Med. Microbiol., 24: 55-62.
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  21. Lesley, M.B., L. Velnetti, A.N. Yousr, A. Kasing and L. Samuel, 2013. Presence of Bacillus cereus s.l. from ready-to-eat cereals (RTE) products in Sarawak. Int. Food Res. J., 20: 1031-1034.
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  22. Abdullahi, R., S. Lihan, B.S. Carlos, M.L. Bilung, M.K. Mikal and F. Collick, 2013. Detection of oprL gene and antibiotic resistance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from aquaculture environment. Eur. J. Exp. Biol., 3: 148-152.
  23. Tunung, R., P. Jeyaletchumi, F.M. Ghazali, A. Noorlis and M.A. Noranizan et al., 2012. Biosafety of Vibrio parahaemolyticus from vegetables based on antimicrobial sensitivity and RAPD profiling. Int. Food Res. J., 19: 467-474.
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  24. Ling, T.Y., Z.I.M. Azyyati and M.B. Lesley, 2012. Temporal and spatial variations and decay rates of E. coli in river sediment. J. Sustainability Sci. Manage., 7: 16-22.
  25. Tunung, R., F.M. Ghazali, M.A. Noranizan, K.K. Haresh and M.B. Lesley et al., 2011. Rapid detection and enumeration of pathogenic Vibrio parahaemolyticus in raw vegetables from retail outlets. Int. Food Res. J., 18: 67-78.
  26. Samuel, L., M.M. Marian, K. Apun, M.B. Lesley and R. Son, 2011. Characterization of Escherichia coli isolated from cultured catfish by antibiotic resistance and RAPD analysis. Int. Food Res. J., 18: 971-976.
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  27. Lesley, M.B., L. Velnetti, Y.K. Cheah, R. Son and A. Kasing et al., 2011. Antibiotic resistance and plasmid profiling of Vibrio parahaemolyticus isolated from cockles (Anadara granosa) at Tanjung Karang, Kuala Selangor. Int. Food Res. J. 18: 1183-1188.
  28. Apun, K., K.K. Ling, C.Y. Ling, H.F. Hashim and M.T. Abdullah et al., 2011. Detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in wildlife from disturb habitats in Sarawak. Res. J. Microbiol., 6: 132-139.