Dr. Ismail’s research is entitled The impact of IUU fishing policy towards sustainable livelihood of traditional fishermen in Natuna Islands. This project was supported by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies.

Dr. Ismail is a lecturer in the Faculty of Marine Science and Fisheries at Raja Ali Haji Maritime University in Tanjung Pinang. She holds a Bachelor of Fisheries Social Economics from Riau University, a Master of Rural Area Development from Andalas University, and a PhD in Farm Development from Andalas University.