Hazlin Lab is an environmental microbiology research group led by Dr. Nur Hazlin Hazrin-Chong at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). 

We are passionate about understanding the roles of microbial communities in diverse ecosystems and their impact on human health and the environment.

Our current work focuses on how microorganisms drive critical processes like carbon sequestration and their response to global changes.

By uncovering "the who, what, and how" of microbial communities and their function in the environment, we hope to develop tools and inform policies to improve environmental sustainability and human well-being.

We study microbial communities to understand their vital roles in shaping our environment. Our research focuses on:

1) Microbial Ecosystem Dynamics: Composition and function of microbiomes in diverse settings, including mangroves, soils, and urban environments, to understand their contributions to ecosystem health and resilience.

2) Carbon Cycling and Climate Change: Microbial-driven carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions, providing insights for climate modelling and mitigation strategies.

3) Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): Presence and prevalence of AMR in natural and urban environments, contributing to our understanding of this global health concern.

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