The Problem

According to earlier pilot study, the growth of giant clams is different even though they are placed in the same cage. The expected factors that influence the differences in growth rate among others are genetic factor of the clam babies and their survival. It is hoped that a mathematical model can be obtained to predict the growth rate of giant clams and hence optimize the conservation of the giant clams’ population and sustain the bio-industrial development in Johor.

The solution

UTM-CIAM helped JBiotech to model a new mathematical approach to find the optimal solution for giant clam conservation.

Team Member: Normah Maan, Sabariah Baharun, Robert Mckibbin, Ismail Mohd, Sarat Chandra Dass, Tan Lit Ken, Woon Siew Fang, Mahendran Shitan, Fuaada Mohd Siam, Zarina Mohd Khalid, Faridah Mustapha, Siti Aminah Mohamad Sapawi, Nor Aziran Awang, Tan Yan Bin, Nur Farraliza Mansor, Sehnaz Sujak