Curriculum Vitae

DR. ASFARINA BINTI AMIR HASSAN

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
    Faculty of Pharmacy
  • asfarina_amir
  • 0379674909

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Asfarina's research lies at the confluence of computational and experimental pharmaceutical sciences, making significant contributions to the progression of drug discovery and the comprehension of molecular interactions. Her work incorporates computational methodologies such as docking and molecular dynamics simulations to craft and refine prospective drug candidates. She employs sophisticated simulation techniques to examine protein-ligand interactions, aiding in the prediction of molecular behavior within biological systems. She explores the binding mechanisms of drugs and other molecules to proteins, which is essential for grasping their therapeutic impacts and potential side effects. Additionally, she has played a role in studies addressing HIV-related stigma within healthcare environments and has contributed to the creation of metrics for assessing HIV activist identity. She genuinely welcomes the chance for collaboration and research partnerships with motivated individuals and academic research teams.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • MOLECULAR DOCKING SIMULATION
    Applied Science And Technology, Bioinformatics, Structural Bioinformatics

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD (COMPUTER AIDED DRUG DESIGN & MEDICAL CHEMISTRY), (Computational Chemistry)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • M.Sc(COMPOSITE MATERIALS), (Composite Materials)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • B.Sc(CHEMISTRY)(HONOURS), (CHEMISTRY)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Coordinator
    19 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 (Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy)
  • Assistant Quality Manager
    24 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 (Department)
  • Secretary
    23 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 (Department)
  • Course Coordinator
    01 Aug 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 (Department)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Chong, Norman; Azwa, Iskandar; Hassan, Asfarina Amir; Mousavi, Mohammad Ebrahimzadeh; Wong, Pui Li; Ng, Rong Xiang; Saifi, Rumana; Basri, Sazali; Omar, Sharifah Faridah Syed; Walters, Suzan M.; Collier, Zachary K.; Haddad, Marwan S.; Altice, Frederick L.; Kamarulzaman, Adeeba; Earnshaw, Valerie A. (2024). HIV Activist Identity, Commitment, and Orientation Scale (HAICOS): Psychometric Evaluation to Assess Clinician's Propensity Towards HIV Activism in Malaysia, AIDS AND BEHAVIOR. . doi:10.1007/s10461-024-04381-4
  2. Earnshaw, Valerie A.; Cox, Jon; Wong, Pui Li; Saifi, Rumana; Walters, Suzan; Azwa, Iskandar; Omar, Sharifah Faridah Syed; Collier, Zachary K.; Hassan, Asfarina Amir; Lim, Sin How; Wickersham, Jeffrey; Haddad, Marwan S.; Kamarulzaman, Adeeba (2023). "I want the doctors to know that I am as bright as a candle": Experiences with and Hopes for Doctor Interactions Among Malaysian Key Populations and People Living with HIV, AIDS AND BEHAVIOR. . doi:10.1007/s10461-022-03942-9
  3. Earnshaw, Valerie A.; Cox, Jon; Wong, Pui Li; Saifi, Rumana; Walters, Suzan; Azwa, Iskandar; Omar, Sharifah Faridah Syed; Collier, Zachary K.; Hassan, Asfarina Amir; Lim, Sin How; Wickersham, Jeffrey; Haddad, Marwan S.; Kamarulzaman, Adeeba; Altice, Frederick L. (2023). Acceptability and Feasibility of Online, Asynchronous Photovoice with Key Populations and People Living with HIV, AIDS AND BEHAVIOR. 27(7), 2055-2069. doi:10.1007/s10461-022-03938-5
  4. Amir-Hassan, A., Lee, V. S., Baharuddin, A., Othman, S., Xu, Y. T., Huang, M. L., Yusof, R., Abd Rahman, N., Othman, R. (2017). Conformational and energy evaluations of novel peptides binding to dengue virus envelope protein. Journal of Molecular Graphics Modelling, 74, 273-287.
  5. Baharuddin, Aida; Hassan, Asfarina Amir; Othman, Rozana; Xu, Yongtao; Huang, Meilan; Tejo, Bimo Ario; Yusof, Rohana; Rahman, Noorsaadah Abdul; Othman, Shatrah (2014). Dengue Envelope Domain III-Peptide Binding Analysis via Tryptophan Fluorescence Quenching Assay, CHEMICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL BULLETIN. 62(10), 947-955
  6. Baharuddin, Aida; Hassan, Asfarina Amir; Sheng, Gan Chye; Nasir, Shah Bakhtiar; Othman, Shatrah; Yusof, Rohana; Othman, Rozana; Rahman, Noorsaadah Abdul (2014). Current Approaches in Antiviral Drug Discovery Against the Flaviviridae Family, CURRENT PHARMACEUTICAL DESIGN. 20(21), 3428-3444
  7. Hassan, Aziz; Hassan, Asfarina A.; Rafiq, M. I. Mohd (2011). Impact properties of injection molded glass fiber/polyamide-6 composites: effect of testing parameters, JOURNAL OF REINFORCED PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES. 30(10), 889-898. doi:10.1177/0731684411412226

RESEARCH PROJECT

University
  1. 2024 - 2026, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)
    Exploring the dual 5-LOX and COX-2 inhibitory potential of new prenylated and geranylated acylphloroglucinol xanthenone hybrids ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2024 - 2026, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)
    Development Of A Knime-based Virtual Screening Pipeline For Enhanced Prediction Of Dengue Inhibitors ( Principal Investigator(PI))

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2025) Candidature Defence (Phd) Semester 1, Session 2024/2025, University, (External Examiner)
  2. (2025) Assessor for Fyp Oral Presentations, Semester 1, Session 2024/2025 (Oia4013: Research Project), University, (Internal Assessor)
  3. (2024) Evaluator for The Oral Presenters from University of Muhammadiyah a.R. Fachruddin, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  4. (2024) Review The Manuscript Content and Provide Criticism., National, (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2021) Appointed as a Chemistry Laboratory Demonstrator, University, (Academic Appointment )
Contribution to event
  1. (2024) Chairperson for The Candidature Defence: Chuancheng Wei, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2024) Chairperson for The Proposal Defence: Zirui Wang, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2024) Learn On How to Utilize The E-Resources from Universiti Malaya Library, University, (Participant)
  4. (2024) Hands-On Training On Cream and Serum Formulation, University, (Participant)
  5. (2023) Easy Spiral and Scan 500 Instruments Training, University, (Participant)
  6. (2022) Extension for Community Heathcare Outcomes - Training and Mentorship to Transform and Sustain Strong Health System, International, (Participant)
  7. (2021) Contributor to The Casebook: Stigma in Heathcare Settings Experience by Key Populations, University, (Participant)
  8. (2020) Facilitator for The Docking for Dummies Webinar, University, (Course Facilitator)

SUPERVISION

Under Graduate Students
  1. (2024) Industrial Training, Amanda Farras Wijdhan

TEACHING

Bachelor
  1. (2024) OIA1011 - Basic Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  2. (2024) OIA1012 - Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Volunteer in My Hiv Forum, (15 Oct 2022 - 16 Oct 2022) (National)
  • Organizing Committee in Summer Bootcamp: Real-Life Implementation Science, (21 Jun 2022 - 23 Jun 2022) (University)
  • Organizing Committee in Summer Bootcamp: Real-Life Implementation Science, (03 Aug 2021 - 05 Aug 2021) (University)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. CHOLESTEROL, FAT & DIET, The Cube, Fakulti Farmasi (22 Aug 2024 - 22 Aug 2024)
  2. ADVANCING SCHOLARS IN CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION (ASCEND) S2/2024, Universiti Malaya (09 Sep 2024 - 23 Sep 2024)