Professor Dato’ Dr Mohd Tajuddin Abdullah FASc is a well-recognised mammologist with great interest in both the taxonomy and ecology of mammals, especially bats and small non-volant mammals.
His specialty is combining traditional taxonomy with molecular evidence in understanding evolution and bio-geography. He has registered 300 DNA sequences of bats species into the NCBI GenBank, some of which could be described as new genetic species.
Apart from research work, Professor Dr Mohd Tajuddin is also actively involved in administration and management, having held positions of authority at several universities, organisations as well as research centres and panels.