Senior Lecturer in Statistical Ecology
BSc, MS (SF Austin)

In wildlife, my research interests lie in statistical ecology and applied statistics in Animal Ecology, incorporating statistical modeling and computer intensive statistics. The quantification of species diversity into indices (richness, evenness and heterogeneity) and species abundance models has been a major focus in my research. Species abundance modeling requires interests in statistical programming (in my case using Fortran) utilizing the principles of randomization tests, abundance distributions, and computer intensive statistics to compute, for example, optimized parameter(s) and Chi-square goodness-of-fit tests. Currently, my main research focus is analyzing closed and open Capture-Recapture models for a geographically closed and open habitat, for small mammals livetrapping data. Complimenting this focus, my other research focus is on population estimation of Proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus), the primate species that is endemic to Borneo. A case study has been done in Bako National Park; research will be continued to quantify Proboscis monkey population for the whole state of Sarawak.

Selected Grants

IRPA, FRGS, MoHE and UNIMAS-ZRC.

Selected Publications

Laman, C.J.M., S.W. Wong, A.A. Tuen, and M.T. Abdullah. 2007. To better identify morphometric variations between squirrels (Genus Callosciurus), using multivariate analyses. In: Clean and Safe Environment, Proceedings of the International Conference on Natural Resources and Environmental Management and Environmental Safety and Health [NREM & ESH 2007]. Lau Seng, F. Abang, K. Apun, I. Jusoh and H.A. Roslan (eds). Faculty of Resource Science & Technology, UNIMAS, Malaysian Institute of Chemistry (Sarawak Branch) [IKM], Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB), and Ministry of Environment and Public Health (MEPH), Sarawak. Pp 64-78. ISBN 978-983-9257-79-3.

Laman C. J.,  F. Abang  and  H. A. Raza. 2006. Quantifying altitudinal diversity of moth assemblages in Mount Serapi, Sarawak..In: Models in Ecological and Environmental Studies.A. I. Md. Ismail, Koh H. L,and Ya. Abu Hasan (eds).Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang  pp 130-139.

Laman C. J., F. Abang , P. Meleng and  N. Juat.  2006. Quantifying  diversity of macromoth in Loagan Bunut National Park. In: A Scientific Journey  Through Borneo: Loagan Bunut. A. A. Tuen, A.K. Sayok, Toh A.N. and G.T. Noweg (eds.). Institute of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan. pp 155-162.

Jayaraj V.K., C.J. Laman and M.T. Abdullah. 2006. Morphological variation in the genus Cynopterus of Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. In: Models in Ecological and Environmental Studies.A Izani. Md. Ismail, Koh H. L.,and Y.. Abu Hasan (eds).Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang. pp 69-81.

Laman C. J.,  D.F.A. Gawin,  and  M.A. Rahman 2006.. Quantifying  the diversity of Avifauna in Loan Bunut National Park. In: A Scientific Journey  Through Borneo: Loagan Bunut. A. A. Tuen, A.K. Sayok, Toh A.N. and G.T. Noweg (eds.). Institute of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan. pp 163-172.

M. Sepiah , L. Roha and C. J. Laman 2003.  The Microfungi. In: The biodiversity of a peat swamp forest in Sarawak. F. Abang & I. Das (eds). Institute of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan. pp:80 –92.

Andrew Alek Tuen, M.T. Abdullah, Charlie J. Laman, Mustafa Abdul Rahman, Edmund Sim Ui Hang, Besar Ketol, Isa Sait and Wahap Marni. 2002. Mammals of Balambangan Island, Sabah. Journal of Wildlife and Parks 20: 75-82.

Abdullah M. T, Charlie J. Laman, Andrew Alek Tuen and Besar Ketol. 2003. Assessing the relationship between species diversity and methods of observation of bats adjacent to Fairy Cave, Bau, Sarawak. UNIMAS-SBC Seminar on Bau Limestone, October 2003.

M.T. Abdullah, Charlie J. Laman, Andrew Alek Tuen and Besar Ketol. Assessing the relationship between species diversity and methods of observation of bats in Fairy Cave limestone forest habitat, Bau, Sarawak. UNIMAS-SBC Seminar on Bau Limestone, October 2003.

Laman, C. J. and Ramlah Z. Quantifying Anuran Diversity of the Bau Limestone areas. UNIMAS-SBC Seminar on Bau Limestone, October 2003.

Laman, C. J., Shabdin M. L.,  and  Juliana J. 2003. Quantifying and Predicting the Effluent Effects of a Coal-Fired Power Plant on the Density of Meio-Macrobenthos Community. Conference on National Resources, Environment and Development (NARED2003), Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, Universiti  Malaysia Sarawak.

Neuchlos Jub, Barapoi Inu Puun, Noor Aida Abdul Aziz, Norhayani Jalaweh, Fadzilawati Zahrah Hamdan, Andrew Alek Tuen, Mohd. Azlan J., C.J. Laman and M.T. Abdullah. 2003. Diversity of small mammals in Bau limestone habitat, Sarawak. Natural Resources, Environment and Development Conference (NARED2003), Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, Universiti  Malaysia Sarawak.

Faisal Ali Anwarali Khan, C.J. Laman, Abang Arabi, Zaidi Mawek, Abang Mutalib and M.T. Abdullah. 2005. A rapid survey of birds and mammals in Niah National Park. In Wallace in Sarawak – 150 years later. An International Conference on Biodiversity and Biogeography. A.A.Tuen and I Das (eds). p228. Institute of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan.

Jayaraj V.K., C.J. Laman and M.T. Abdullah. 2005. Application of multivariate techniques in determining morphological variation in the genus Cynopterus of  Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. In Wallace in Sarawak – 150 years later. An International Conference on Biodiversity and Biogeography.

A.A. Tuen and I Das (eds). p226. Institute of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan.

Abdullah M T, Jamian N, Rahman M A, Tuen A A, Laman C.J., Sim U H, Ketol B,Sait I, Marni W and Jayaraj V K . 2005. Notes on Bats Diversity and Molecular Genetics of Megachiroptera from Sabah. IRPA and Fundamental Research Paper Series, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.

Fatimah A, Das I, Cheksum T, Mustapha A R, Andrew A T, Sepiah M, M. T. Abdullah, Isa I, Petrus B and Charlie J. L. 2005. Evaluation of the Biodiversity of the Kelabit Highlands, Sarawak. IRPA and Fundamental Research Paper Series, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak. (08-02-09-1007 EA001).

A.A. Tuen, C. J. Laman, J.R. Timoh and M.S. Muhammad Razaki. 2006. Diversity and abundance of small mammals in an oil palm estate and neighboring forest. Paper presented at The Eighth Biennial Conference of the Borneo Research Council (BRC), 31 July-1 August 2006, Holiday Inn, Kuching.

A.A.Tuen, M.H. Idris and C. J. Laman. 2006. Diversity and abundance of understorey birds in an oil palm estate, forest edge and neighboring forest. Paper presented at The Eighth Biennial Conference of the Borneo Research Council (BRC), 31 July-1 August 2006, Holiday Inn, Kuching.

Laman, C.J.., Azman, M.S., Ahmad, M.I., and Zaini, M.K. 2006. Population Estimation of Proboscis Monkey (Nasalis larvatus) at Bako National Park. Paper presented at Conference on Natural Resources in the Tropics, Kuching, 6-8 June 2006.

Laman, C.J.., Azman, M.S., Ahmad, M.I., and Zaini, M.K. 2006 Population Estimation of Long-tailed Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) and Silvered Leaf Langur (Presbytis cristata) at Telok Assam, Bako National Park. Poster presented at Conference on Natural Resources in the Tropics, Kuching, 6-8 June 20.

Laman, C.J., K.Zaini, S. Aban, and M.T. Abdullah. 2006. Similarity Coefficients and Population Estimation of Small Mammals in Bako National Park. Paper presented at the Hornbill Conference, Sarawak Forestry Corporation, Kuching, Sarawak, December, 2006.

Silang, S., Laman, C.J. and Demies M.2006. Orangutan Habitat Monitoring: Potential Fruit Trees For Orangutan in Batang Ai National Park. Paper presented at the Hornbill Conference, Sarawak Forestry Corporation, Kuching, Sarawak, December, 2006.

Vijaya Menon, Izwan Asraf Md Zin , C.J. M. Laman, Chah Cheng Peng, Akidah Baharuddin, Mohd Azlan Yakub, Hairi Hedeir, Siti Hasmah Taha, Mohd Ridwan Abdul Rahman@Tahir, Siti Fairuz Othman, Wong Siew Fui, , Mohamad Kasyfullah bin Zaini, Siali Aban, M. T. Abdullah. 2006.  Fauna Diversity in Bako Ntional Park. Paper presented at the Hornbill Conference, Sarawak Forestry Corporation, Kuching, Sarawak, December, 2006.

Laman, C.J. and  Cluny, W. 2006. Quantifying Sexual Dimorphism of Penthetor lucasi based on skull measurements(Cranial and Dental data), using Logistic Regression Analysis. Paper presented at Southeast Asian Natural Resources and Environment Conference (SANREM) 2006, 21-23 November 2006, Le Meridian, Kota Kinabalu.