Curriculum Vitae

DR. NUR AFIQAH BINTI HASHIM

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Biomedical Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering
  • afiqahhashim
  • 0379675312
  • 0176919023

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • REHABILITATION ENGINEERING
  • VIRTUAL REALITY SOFTWARE

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD, (Kejuruteraan Rehabilitasi)
    Universiti Malaya
  • M.ES, (Sains Kejuruteraan)
    Universiti Malaya
  • B.BioMed Eng, (BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING)
    Universiti Malaya

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Fellow
    05 Apr 2024 - present (Residence College 10, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs))
  • Committee Members
    30 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2026 (Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Coordinator
    29 Sep 2024 - 01 Sep 2026 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    20 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 (Faculty)
  • Penyelaras Thesis Seminar
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
  • Task Force Member
    09 Jul 2024 - 24 Jul 2024 (Department)
  • Program Myexcell@UM 2024
    24 May 2024 - 26 May 2024 (Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Promosi Fakulti Kejuruteraan 2023
    09 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Faculty)
  • Coordinator
    01 Feb 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    03 Mar 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (International)
  • Acting Head of Department
    28 Dec 2023 - 28 Dec 2023 (Department)
  • Project Member
    16 Sep 2023 - 17 Dec 2023 (Faculty)
  • Course Coordinator for Engineering Mathematic 1 (KIX1001) & Engineering Mathematic 2 (KIX1002)
    24 Jul 2023 - 17 Sep 2023 (Faculty)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Hashim, Nur A.; Abd Razak, Nasrul A.; Shanmuganathan, Thilagavathi; Jaladin, Rafidah A.; Gholizadeh, Hossein; Abu Osman, Noor A. (2022). On the use of virtual reality for individuals with upper limb loss: a systematic scoping review, EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE. 58(4), 612-620. doi:10.23736/S1973-9087.22.06794-6
  2. Hashim, N. A., Abd Razak, N. A., & Abu Osman, N. A. (2021). Comparison of Conventional and Virtual Reality Box and Blocks Tests in Upper Limb Amputees: A Case-Control Study. Ieee Access, 9, 76983-76990. doi: 10.1109/access.2021.3072988
  3. Hashim, N. A., Abd Razak, N. A., Gholizadeh, H., & Abu Osman, N. A. (2021). Video Game-Based Rehabilitation Approach for Individuals Who Have Undergone Upper Limb Amputation: Case-Control Study. Jmir Serious Games, 9(1), 10. doi: 10.2196/17017
  4. Hashim, Nur Afiqah; Abd Razak, Nasrul Anuar; Abu Osman, Noor Azuan; Gholizadeh, Hossein (2018). Improvement on upper limb body-powered prostheses (1921-2016): A systematic review, PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART H-JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE. 232(1), 3-11. doi:10.1177/0954411917744585
  5. Abd Razak, N. A.; Gholizadeh, H.; Hasnan, N.; Abu Osman, N. A.; Fadzil, S. S. Mohd; Hashim, N. A. (2017). An anthropomorphic transhumeral prosthesis socket developed based on an oscillometric pump and controlled by force-sensitive resistor pressure signals, BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING-BIOMEDIZINISCHE TECHNIK. 62(1), 49-55. doi:10.1515/bmt-2015-0106
  6. Hashim, Nur Afiqah; bin Abd Razak, Nasrul Anuar; Gholizadeh, Hossein; Abu Osman, Noor Azuan (2017). Analysis of voluntary opening Ottobock Hook and Hosmer Hook for upper limb prosthetics: a preliminary study, BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING-BIOMEDIZINISCHE TECHNIK. 62(4), 447-454. doi:10.1515/bmt-2016-0130
Others
  1. Hashim, N. A., Abd Razak, N. A., Gholizadeh, H., & Abu Osman, N. A. (2021). Video game based rehabilitation approach for individuals who have undergone upper limb amputation: Case-control study. JMIR serious games, 9(1), e17017.
Chapter in Books
  1. Hashim, N.A. (2022). Enhancing Mobility and Functionality of Youth with PhysicalDisabilities from Prosthetics Engineering Perspective. In Mohd jaladin, R.A & Shanmuganathan, T, Empowering Persons With Disabilities a Multidisciplinary Perspective. Kuala Lumpur: University of Malaya Press

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Virtual Reality Rehabilitation (Comparative Rehabilitation Methods)
  • Prosthetic Technology (Upper Limb)
  • Assistive Technologies (Disabled Individual)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2023 - 2025, Prototype Research Grant Scheme (PRGS)
    Virtual Reality Mirror Therapy Application For Upper Extremities ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2023 - 2025, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)
    Understanding The Effect of Immersive Virtual Reality on Upper Limb Rehabilitation ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2023 - 2025, UM International Collaboration Grant
    Development of ZNO based piezoelectric heptic sensor for application in robotic limb control for prosthesis. ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2023 - 2024, UM Community Campus-Manage by UMCARES
    Virtual Universiti Malaya Campus Heritage Tour ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  5. 2023 - 2024, UM Community Campus-Manage by UMCARES
    Um Campus Heritage Tour ( Co-Researcher)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. PENCERAMAH/PEMPAMER BAGI PROGRAM PASUM EDUCATION PATH EXPOSURE (SERIES 2), PASUM EDUCATION PATH EXPOSURE (SERIES 2), Pusat Asasi Sains Universiti Malaya (University) (08 Jan 2024 - 12 Jan 2024)
  2. The Potential Use of Virtual Reality in Dental Education, INVITED SPEAKER - PEMBENTANGAN PROJEK PROMOSI KESIHATAN PERGIGIAN PERINGKAT KOMUNITI, FAKULTI PERGIGIAN, Faculty of Dentistry (University) (12 Jul 2023 - 12 Jul 2023)
  3. Virtual Reality World, STEM Discovery 2023, STEM Center UM (University) (13 Mar 2023 - 17 Mar 2023)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Abstract Reviewer for I.S.P.O. 20th World Congress, International, (Reviewer)
  2. (2023) Abstract Reviewer for International Conference On Academia-Community Engagement (Inace) 2023, University, (Reviewer)
Media appearance
  1. (2023) Game Changer Saluran Sukan Rtm, National, (Interview)
  2. (2023) Sembang Pakar Bersama Pusat Jalinan Masyarakat Universiti Malaya UMCARES, University, (Interview)
Mentoring
  1. (2023) Mentored Students in Vr Application Development for Community Oral Health Promotion Project (Sulam-Cfp) 2023, University, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
  1. (2024) RESEARCH ON THE APPLICATION OF VR TECHNOLOGY IN ADL REHABILITATION TRAINING FOR THE ELDER, ZUO SHASHA
  2. (2024) AN INVESTIGATION ON VIRTUAL REALITY MIRROR THERAPY IN UPPER LIMB REHABILITATION EXERCISES FOR HEMIPLEGIC STROKE POPULATION, LAI KOI QI
  3. (2024) DEVELOPMENT OF SMART TRANSFEMORAL PROSTHETIC SOCKET, MOHD TAJULARIF BIN IBRAHIM
  4. (2024) COLLABORATIVE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A LOCALLY ENGINEERED MYOELECTRIC PROSTHETIC TERMINAL DEVICE, ABDALLA I A ABOUABED
  5. (2024) THE EFFECT OF ORTHOPEDIC INSOLES CONTROLLING THE NEUTRAL POSITION OF THE SUBTALAR JOINT ON THE THERAPEUTIC EFFECT OF CHILDREN’S SOFT FLAT FEET, ZHENG SHIXUN
  6. (2024) EFFECT OF CUSTOM PROSTHETIC ARM ON TRACK CYCLING PERFORMANCE, SITI NUR KHAIRUNNISA BT MAD ARIFIN
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2023) KIB4006 GRADUATION PROJECT
  2. (2023) Industrial Training, UNGKU AMIRUL ARIFF BIN UNGKU ARIFFIN, MUHAMMAD FAREZ IZWAN BIN NOR AZMAN, SONDOS WAIL, MUHAMMAD DANIEL ASHRAFF BIN MOHD ISA

TEACHING

Bachelor
  1. (2024) KIB2019 - Biomedical Engineering Lab 3
  2. (2023) KIX1001 - Engineering Mathematics 1
  3. (2023) GFK0026 - Assistive & Rehabilitation Technology
  4. (2023) GFK0026 - Assistive & Rehabilitation Technology
  5. (2023) KIB2012 - Biomedical Engineering Design 1
  6. (2023) KIX1002 - Engineering Mathematics 2
  7. (2023) KIB2007 - Medical Electronics
  8. (2022) KIX1002 - Engineering Mathematics 2

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Speaker in The Podcast Titled &Quot;Road to Become a Biomedical Engineer: Industry or Academia?&Quot;, (31 May 2024 - 31 May 2024) (University)
  • Inspiratour Women: International Women Summit Singapore &Amp; Malaysia 2023 Facilitator, (14 Oct 2023 - 14 Oct 2023) (International)
  • Secretariat Chair for The Asia-Pacific Society for Artificial Organs (Apsao), (25 Sep 2023 - 27 Oct 2023) (International)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. EMERALD TEACHING AND LEARNING 2023, Universiti Malaya (20 Feb 2023 - 24 Feb 2023)
  2. EMERALD RESEARCH AND SUPERVISION 2023, Cube Universiti Malaya (28 Feb 2023 - 02 Mar 2023)
  3. CREATING YOUR OWN SELF-INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS (SIM), Universiti Malaya (21 Mar 2023 - 21 Mar 2023)
  4. UM EARLY RESEARCHER ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMME (UMERAP), Hotel Ve (09 Jun 2023 - 11 Jun 2023)
  5. ODL SEMINAR: PREPARATION FOR MANAGING STUDENTS AND ODL COURSES, Dewan Semarak, Akademi Pengajian Melayu, Universiti Melayu (12 Sep 2023 - 12 Sep 2023)
  6. WORKSHOP RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH, The Cube, Level 4, Research Management & Innovation Complex (Rmic), Universiti Malaya (13 Dec 2023 - 13 Dec 2023)