Muhamed Muneeb Muhamed Musthafa

@seu.ac.lk

Department of Biosystems Technology
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

Dr. Muneeb M. Musthafa – Professional Profile Summary
Dr. Muneeb M. Musthafa is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of animal science, biodiversity, and biosystems technology. He holds a Ph.D. in Ecology and Biodiversity from the University of Malaya, Malaysia, and an M.Phil. from King Saud University, Saudi Arabia. He graduated with a B.Sc. in Agriculture from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
Dr. Musthafa's early career includes research positions in Saudi Arabia at King Saud University and in China at the prestigious Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), as well as a respected Türkiye Bursları-funded assignment at Ege University, Turkey. He joined the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (SEUSL) in 2019 as a Senior Lecturer, where he has played a key role in academic development, curriculum design, and research capacity building.
Dr. Musthafa has made significant contributions to postgraduate programme

EDUCATION

2014-2018 PhD in Ecology & Biodiversity University of Malaya, Malaysia,

2008-2011 MSc in Animal Production King Saud University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2004-2007 B.Sc. (Sp) (Hons) University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Ecology, Biodiversity, Animal Science, Conservation
50

Scopus Publications

420

Scholar Citations

10

Scholar h-index

13

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Enhancing Poultry Meat Quality: A Comparative Study of Conventional Vs Organic Cobb 500 Broiler Production
    I Geethasuvani, RM Nikzaad, MM Musthafa
    Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society 77 (2), 10461–10468 , 2026
    2026
  • Analysis and risk evolution of floods and cyclones in Sri Lanka from 1975 to 2025 towards resilient strategies
    K Partheepan, MM Musthafa, T Bhavan, S Acharjee, B Nath
    Discover Geoscience 4 (1), 168 , 2026
    2026
  • Molecular and Histopathological Detection of Vibrio harveyi Associated with Mortality in Asian Sea Bass Cultured in Sri Lanka
    S Velichor, MNM Fouzi, S Jagoda, R Jinadasa, MM Musthafa, ...
    Davao Research Journal 17 (2), 36-46 , 2026
    2026
  • The Belum-Temengor Forest Complex: A Comprehensive Review of The Floral Diversity, Ecology, Indigenous Community and Ecotourism
    H Nagarajan, IBM Maddin, AFA Hamid, JV Kumaran, WJW Ahmad, ...
    Malaysian Journal of Science (MJS), 64-102 , 2026
    2026
  • Analysis of Temporal Patterns, Monitoring Techniques, and Risk Evolution for Floods and Cyclones in Sri Lanka (1975–2025): Evidence for Paradigm Shift from Reactive Response to …
    P Kulasegaram, MM Musthafa, B Thangamani, S Acharjee, B Nath
    2026
  • Physicochemical Properties of Cold-Press Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Seed Oils and Their Defatted Residues
    F Sazna, F Halaldeen, T Madhujith, N Marikkar, MM Musthafa, M Arshad, ...
    Food Science & Nutrition , 2026
    2026
  • Prospects, challenges and policies for carbon-negative circular agriculture
    MG Mohamed Thariq, AT Ahamed Akram, MMM Najim, ...
    Springer Nature Singapore , 2026
    2026
  • Physicochemical and Sensory Responses of Cobb 500 Broiler Meat to Varying PreSlaughter Holding Periods
    KRS Tennakoon, KM Kamil, RM Nikzaad, MM Musthafa
    Sri Lankan Journal of Technology 7 (1), 56-63 , 2026
    2026
  • ASSESSMENT OF HOUSEHOLD KITCHEN WASTE COMPOSTING AND QUALITY ANALYSIS FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS IN AKKARAIPATTU MUNICIPALITY, SRI LANKA
    MH Rusaina, MM Musthafa, F M.
    Journal of Wastes and Biomass Management 8 (1), 16-19 , 2026
    2026
  • REVIEW FROM FARM TO CITY - HOW URBANIZATION AND EDUCATIONAL DEFICIENCIES AMPLIFY CLIMATE VULNERABILITY IN SRI LANKAN AGRICULTURE
    MH Rusaina, MM Musthafa, F Marikar
    Reviews In Food And Agriculture 7 (1), 1-6 , 2026
    2026
  • Bridging the divide: reconciling stakeholder values for payment for ecosystem services.: A framework for sustainable management in Batticaloa Lagoon, Sri Lanka
    P Kulasegaram, MM Musthafa, T Bhavan, B Murgante
    TeMA-Journal of Land Use, Mobility and Environment, 47-66 , 2025
    2025
  • Prospects, Challenges and Policies for Carbon-Negative Circular Agriculture
    MGM Thariq, ATA Akram, MMM Najim, MM Musthafa
    Carbon-Negative Agriculture, 37-58 , 2025
    2025
  • Black Soldier Fly Larval Meal as a Cost-Effective Protein Source for Enhancing Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Growth
    TF Safrana, MNM Fouzi, MM Musthafa, F Marikar
    Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries 29 (6), 191-206 , 2025
    2025
  • A cross-sectional study on the efficiency and challenges of solid waste management in a Sri Lankan Urban Municipality: a case study of Akkaraipattu
    MH Rusaina, MM Muneeb, G Nishanthan
    Faculty of Technology, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka , 2025
    2025
  • Evaluating the growth and production performance of Indian river layer parent stock across key life phases
    J Jayasekara, ATA Akram, MM Muneeb
    Faculty of Technology, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka , 2025
    2025
  • Sustainable Use of Marine Resources and Perspectives of Blue Economy in Sustainable Development in Developing Countries
    A Asmiya, MM Musthafa, RM Martínez‐Vázquez, MMM Najim, ...
    Food Systems and Biodiversity in the Context of Environmental and Climate … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Harmonizing ecosystem services assessments with sustainable development goals: a case study of the Batticaloa Lagoon Watershed, Sri Lanka
    K Partheepan, MM Musthafa, T Bhavan, B Murgante
    City, Territory and Architecture 12 (1), 26 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • WELFARE STATUS OF DAIRY CATTLE UNDER EXTENSIVE AND INTENSIVE FARMING SYSTEM IN HAMBANTOTA DISTRICT, SRI LANKA
    W Madushani, RM Nikzaad, MM Musthafa, F Marikar
    Simpur Journal of Agricultural Sciences 1 (1), 22-28 , 2025
    2025
  • Endophytes of Zingiberaceae: distribution and bioactivity of their bioactive metabolites
    NHM Hasali, M Shahbaz, JSS Seelan, NA Ibrahim, C Wiart, N Arumugam, ...
    Archives of Microbiology 207 (6), 145 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Endophytes of Zingiberaceae: distribution and bioactivity of their bioactive metabolites.
    MH Nor Hazwani, M Shahbaz, SS Jaya Seelan, NA Ibrahim, C Wiart, ...
    2025

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Genetic diversity of Ardi goat based on microsatellite analysis
    RS Aljumaah, MM Musthafa, MA Al-Shaikh, OM Badri, MF Hussein
    African Journal of Biotechnology 11 (100), 16539-16545 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 46
  • Genetic diversity of Najdi sheep based on microsatellite analysis
    MM Musthafa, RS Aljummah, MA Alshaik
    African Journal of Biotechnology 11 (83), 14868-14876 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 33
  • Microsatellite based genetic variation among the buffalo breed populations in Pakistan
    T Hussain, ME Babar, A Ali, A Nadeem, ZU Rehman, MM Musthafa, ...
    Journal of veterinary research 61 (4), 535 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 29
  • Impacts of streamflow alteration on benthic macroinvertebrates by mini-hydro diversion in Sri Lanka
    DSN Munasinghe, MMM Najim, S Quadroni, MM Musthafa
    Scientific Reports 11 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 24
  • How mountains and elevations shape the spatial distribution of beetles in Peninsular Malaysia
    MM Musthafa, F Abdullah, AP Martínez-Falcón, M de Bruyn
    Scientific Reports 11 (1), 1-12 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 15
  • Ethnobotanical and Biochemical Study of Berberis lycium Royle Collected from Different Areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir
    SyedaMariaFiazBukhari, GhazanfarAli, SR Abbas, Z Anjum, N Ahmed, ...
    Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 13
  • Comparative study of spatial patterns and ecological niches of beetles in two Malaysian mountains elevation gradients
    MM Musthafa, F Abdullah, UJ Sánchez-Reyes
    Journal of insect conservation 22 (5), 757-769 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 12
  • Mitochondrial ATP6 and ATP8 genes based Molecular Diversity and Phylogenetic analysis in Punjab Urial (Ovis vignei punjabiensis)
    T Hussain, ME Babar, MM Musthafa, R Saif, F Hussain, M Aqeel, ...
    J. Anim. Plant Sci 25 (3), 311-318 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 12
  • Phytochemical, Pharmaceutical and Biochemical Activites of Selected Climber Plants: A Review
    MM Musthafa, ADE Nastaran, FMMT Marikar, DAL Rajandram, ...
    Annual Research & Review in Biology , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 11
  • Usefulness of short sequence repeat markers in goat genetic diversity studies on the Asian and African continents
    FMMT Marikar, MM MUSTAFA
    Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences 38 (6), 606-611 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 11
  • Foliar epidermal micromorphology: a contribution to the taxonomy of family Oleaceae
    T Batool, M Zafar, MS Elshikh, AEZMA Mustafa, M Ahmad, T Makhkamov, ...
    Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 72 (2), 1853-1880 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 10
  • Remote sensing investigation of spatiotemporal land-use changes: A case study of Batticaloa town in Sri Lanka from 1979 to 2021
    K Partheepan, MM Musthafa, T Bhavan
    TeMA. Journal of Land Use, Mobility and Environment 16 (2), 383-402 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 10
  • Challenges and benefits of ERP system and Non-ERP system integration in a developing country
    MYJ Ahamed, MM Musthafa, F Marikar
    Global Journal of Management and Business Research: A Administration and … , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 10
  • Beetles species richness along environmental gradients at montane ecosystem in Fraser's Hill, peninsular Malaysia
    MM Musthafa, F Abdullah
    2019
    Citations: 9
  • Coleoptera of Genting Highland, Malaysia: species richness and diversity changes along the elevations
    MM Musthafa, F Abdullah
    Arxius de Miscel·lània Zoològica 17, 123-144 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 9
  • Genetic Relationships among Four Saudi Arabian Sheep Populations.
    RS Aljumaah, MA Al-Shaikh, H Kibogo, A Kwallah, H Jianlin, O Hanotte, ...
    Iranian Journal of Applied Animal Science 4 (4), 775 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 9
  • Molecular Phylogeny and Genetic Diversity of Domestic Yaks (Bos grunniens) in Pakistan based on Mitochondrial and Microsatellite Markers
    T Hussain, A Wajid, M Soail, A Ali, K Abbas, FMMT Marikar, MM Musthafa, ...
    Veterinarska stanica 52 (6) , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 8
  • Phytochemical, pharmacological and tissue culture applications of Wedelia spp. – A review
    FMMTM B.A. Ahmed, S.N. Idris, R.M. Taha, Muneeb.M. Musthafa
    AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 11 (2), 123-132 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 8
  • Sri Lanka is a hot spot for illegal transnational trading of biodiversity and wildlife materials from South Asian region
    AWM Azam, KMGG Jayasuriya, MM Musthafa, FMMT Marikar
    Journal of transportation security 9 (1), 71-85 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 8
  • A review of microsatellite marker usage in the assessment of genetic diversity of Camelus .
    MM Musthafa
    2015
    Citations: 8