Curriculum Vitae

DR. AIDA SYAFINAZ BINTI MOKHTAR

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Parasitology
    Faculty of Medicine

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION


  • Doctoral Degree (PhD), (Parasitologi)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MASTER DEGREE, (Medical Science)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • Bachelor Degree, (Biomedical Science)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES


  • Quality Manager
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 (Department)
  • PENGURUS PERANCANGAN STRATEGIK JABATAN PARASITOLOGI
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 (Department)
  • COURSE COORDINATOR FOR MQG7011 ACAROLOGY
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA IJAZAH TINGGI DI PERINGKAT JABATAN (JKITJ)
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA PENYELARAS KURSUS INDUK (MASTER COURSE COORDINATOR)
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Pelaksana Majlis Sambutan Hari Deepavali Fakulti Perubatan 2023
    17 Nov 2023 - 21 Nov 2024 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • PEMPAMER UM BAGI PAMERAN PENDIDIKAN ANTARABANGSA - EDUCATION MALAYSIA FAIR IN QATAR – FEBRUARY 2024 EDITION
    22 Feb 2024 - 27 Feb 2024 (University Malaya)
  • PEMPAMER BAGI PROGRAM UNIVERSITI MALAYA OPEN DAY 2024
    27 Jan 2024 - 28 Jan 2024 (University Malaya)
  • PENGAWAS UJIAN L-PLATE TEST ON HEALTH LAW ETHICS AND CLINICAL PROFESSIONALISM PERINGKAT 1, MBBS SESI 2023/2024
    03 Jan 2024 - 09 Jan 2024 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)

MEMBERSHIPS


  • ORDINARY MEMBER OF THE MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF PARASITOLOGY AND TROPICAL MEDICINE (MSPTM), MEMBER
    2024 to 2024 (National)
  • ORDINARY MEMBER OF THE MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY (MSMBB), MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (National)

PUBLICATIONS


Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Mokhtar, A. S.; Muslimin, M.; Mat-Saat, A. Y.; Ghazali, A-R M.; Ismail, A. K.; Abdul-Aziz, N. M. (2021). Bite envenomation by Latrodectus geometricus (Araneae: Theridiidae) spiders in Malaysia, TROPICAL BIOMEDICINE. 38(4), 568-577. doi:10.47665/tb.38.4.100
  2. Mokhtar, A. S.; Sahimin, N.; Hanapi, I. R. M.; Lau, Y. L.; Zain, S. N. M.; AbuBakar, S.; Ya'cob, Z. (2021). Molecular survey of head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) infestation among disadvantaged children in Klang Valley, Malaysia, TROPICAL BIOMEDICINE. 38(4), 590-593. doi:10.47665/tb.38.4.102
  3. Mokhtar, A. S., Lau, Y. L., Wilson, J. J., & Abdul-Aziz, N. M. (2020). Genetic Diversity of Pediculus humanus capitis (Phthiraptera: Pediculidae) in Peninsular Malaysia and Molecular Detection of Its Potential Associated Pathogens. Journal of medical entomology, 57(3), 915-926. doi: 10.1093/jme/tjz234
Scopus
  1. Mokhtar A.S., Sahimin N., Mohamad N., Abidin N.Z., Ibrahim M.A., Mazian M.A., Aziz A.A.A. (2024). Range extension of Malaysian Earth Tiger Tarantula Omothymus schioedte in Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, Asia-Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. 32(2), 144-147. doi:10.35118/apjmbb.2024.032.2.16

RESEARCH PROJECT


National
  1. 2024 - 2026, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    DNA barcoding of Pediculus humanus capitis and characterization of its potential associated pathogens among underprivileged children ( Principal Investigator(PI))

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES


Evaluation
  1. (2024) Pengerusi Panel Penilai Seminar Candidature Defence Calon Phd - Nur Zulaikha Zulkefli (S2135943/1), University, (Internal Evaluator)
  2. (2024) Pengerusi Bagi Seminar Thesis Calon Phd - Eira Nurfarisha Mohd Latif (17116098/3), University, (Internal Evaluator)
  3. (2024) Pengerusi Ahli Panel Proposal Defence - Tan Khee Hui (23060775/1), University, (Internal Evaluator)
  4. (2024) Pemeriksa Tesis Calon Ijazah Sarjana Mod Campuran, National, (External Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Pensyarah Tamu Bagi Program Pengajaran Kolaboratif Kod Kursus Bio564 Parasitologi, National, (Academic Appointment )

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES


  • Invited Speaker for Public Speaking Training for Secondary School Students as Part of The &Quot;Empowerher: a Journey to Self-Discovery and Success&Quot; School Holiday Program, (27 Dec 2023 - 27 Dec 2023) (National)

COURSE ATTENDED


Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. WORKSHOP ON THE BIOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT FOR LABORATORY: PRINCIPLE AND METHODOLOGY, Icube, Fakulti Sains (18 Dec 2018 - 19 Dec 2018)
  2. BENGKEL PENGURUSAN RISIKO FAKULTI PERUBATAN, Galeri, Fakulti Perubatan (15 Jan 2024 - 15 Jan 2024)
  3. EMERALD RESEARCH AND SUPERVISION SERIES 4/2023, Bangunan Hir, UM (05 Dec 2023 - 07 Dec 2023)
  4. RESEARCH INDUCTION WORKSHOP FOR EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS (ECR), FACULTY OF MEDICINE, UM 2024, Cube, Aras 4, Fakulti Perubatan (24 Apr 2024 - 24 Apr 2024)