Curriculum Vitae

DR. CHANTHIRIGA A/P RAMASINDARUM

Research Officer
  • Dean Office
    Faculty of Pharmacy
  • +603-79675796

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Chanthiriga Ramasindarum is a Senior Research Officer at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Malaya. Previously, she worked at Research Cluster Office under Research Cluster Health and Well-being for the past 2 years. She had 11 years of experience working at the Biomaterial Research Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya. Her research mainly focuses on dental material and material science.

She is a trainer for the Endnote program, and she has done more than 12 workshops in a year at the Faculty of Dentistry for all the lecturers, postgraduates, and researchers. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree (with Hons) from the Universiti Malaya in Applied Chemistry in 2003. She had a 6-month R&D training on catalysis at the Institute of Technology of Chemical University of Polytechnic, Valencia, SPAIN in 2005. She completed her MSc (Advanced Material) at the University of Malaya in 2008. She is an elected member of the Malaysian Institute of Chemistry (IKM) and a treasurer for Persatuan Alumni Indian University Malaya (PANIUM). Chanthiriga was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy in dental material in 2019. She has a particular interest in chemistry, mainly on nano-materials and biomaterials.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • OTHER INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
  • DENTAL MATERIALS
  • INTRUMENTATION METHODS
  • NANO-MATERIALS

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD, (Science)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MSc (Hons), (Advance Material)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • BSc(Hons), (Applied Chemistry)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • DATA STEWARD UNIVERSITI MALAYA OPEN SCIENCE (UMSO), 2023-2025
    17 Jan 2023 - 17 Jan 2025 (University Malaya)
  • Editorial Secretary of Annals of Dentistry University of Malaya
    24 Aug 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Secretary of Faculty of Dentistry Medical Ethics Committee (FDMEC)
    30 Jan 2019 - 14 Sep 2021 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Document Controller for Laboratory Accreditation MS ISO/IEC 17025:2005 for Biomaterial Research Laboratory Faculty of Dentistry University Malaya
    30 Jan 2014 - 30 Jun 2020 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Member for Safety and Health Committee Faculty of Dentistry University Malaya
    30 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Committee Member for Public Relation Committee (Jawatankuasa Perhubungan Awam) Faculty of Dentistry University Malaya
    30 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Head of AJK Program for Safety and Health Committee Faculty of Dentistry University Malaya
    01 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Vice-President (PhD and Masters) of Postgraduate Society Faculty of Dentistry University Malaya
    01 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Committee Member for E-Research Book Faculty of Dentistry University Malaya
    01 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Committee Member (Sponsorship) for International Conference on Oral Immunology & Oral Microbiology (ICOIOM)
    14 Aug 2018 - 15 Aug 2018 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Committee Member (Scientific Program) for 11th Postgraduate Conference Faculty of Dentistry University Malaya
    25 Jul 2018 - 26 Jul 2018 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Committee Member (Scientific Program) for 10th Postgraduate Seminar University Malaya
    10 Aug 2017 - 10 Aug 2017 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Committee Member (Opening & Closing) Dental Congregation 2016
    13 Aug 2016 - 14 Aug 2016 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Auditor for Audit Peralatan di bawah peruntukan High Impact Research, University Malaya
    02 Nov 2015 - 03 Nov 2015 (University Malaya)
  • Invigilator for Ujian kelayakan kemasukan ke program pengajian ijazah pertama sesi 2014/2015 bagi kategori lepasan STPM/setara-Sarjana Muda Pembedahan Pergigian (BDS)
    23 May 2014 - 23 May 2014 (University Malaya)
  • Secretariat for "Peperiksaan sesi 2013/2014 untuk Program Kemasukan Sarjana Muda Pergigian" .
    20 May 2013 - 21 May 2013 (University Malaya)
  • Invigilator for Ujian kelayakan kemasukan ke program pengajian ijazah pertama sesi 2013/2014 bagi kategori lepasan STPM/setara-Sarjana Muda Pembedahan Pergigian (BDS)
    12 Apr 2013 - 12 Apr 2013 (University Malaya)
  • Auditor for Audit Kendiri Penyelidikan University Malaya
    01 Mar 2013 - 01 Mar 2013 (University Malaya)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • PANIUM, TREASURER
    Since 2020 (National)
  • INSTITUT KIMIA MALAYSIA, REGISTERED MEMBER
    Since 2018 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2020 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Vengadaesvaran, B., Arun, N., Chanthiriga, R., Bushroa, A. R., Rau, S. R., Ramesh, K., Vikneswaran, R., Alshabeeb, G. H. E., Ramesh, S., Arof, A. K. (2014). Scratch resistance enhancement of 3-glycidyloxypropyltrimethoxysilane coating incorporated with silver nanoparticles, Surface Engineering. 30(3), 177-182
Others
  1. Ali Dabbagh, Noor Hayaty Abu Kasim, Marina Mohd Bakri, Hakimeh Wakily, Chanthiriga Ramasindarum & Basri Johan Jeet Abdullah. Polyethylene- glycolcoated maghemite nanoparticles for treatment of dental hypersensitivity. Materials Letters, 2014, 121: 89 92 (doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2014.01.120)
  2. B.Vengadaesvaran, N.Arun, R.Chanthiriga, A.R.Bushroa, S.Ramis Rau, K.Ramesh, G.H.E Alshabeeb, S.Ramesh, A.K.Arof. Effect of silver nano particles on the mechanical and physical properties of Epoxy based silane coupling agent. Journal of Nano Research, Vol. 26, pg. 153-158, 2014
  3. Dabbagh A., Abdullah B.J.J., Ramasindarum C., Abu Kasim N.H. 2014. Tissue-Mimicking Gel Phantoms for Thermal Therapy Studies. Ultrasonic Imaging 36(4): 291-316.
  4. A.Dabbagh, B.J.J Abdullah, N. H. Abu Kasim, and C. Ramasindarum. Reusable heat-sensitive phantom for precise estimation of thermal profile in hyperthermia application. International Journal of Hyperthermia, pg. 1-9, 2013.
  5. Abdul Aziz, N.H. Abu Kasim, C. Ramasindarum, M.Y.P. Mohamad Yusof, M. Paiizi, R. Ahmad Wear of Rotary Instruments: A pilot Study, Annals of Dentistry, vol.18, pg 1- 7, 2011
Books
  1. C.Ramasindarum, S.B.A Hamid, A.Corma, Synthesis, Characterization and Catalytic Properties of ITQ-2 For Epoxidation Reaction. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG, 2012, ISBN: 978-3-8484-1535-9
Chapter in Books
  1. C. Ramasindarum, V. Balakrishnan, N. H. Abu Kasim and M. A. Yarmo., Vol. 29, pg. 153-166, 2013, ISBN: 978-3-642-31469-8
Article in Proceeding
  1. C. Ramasindarum, N.H. Abu Kasim, B.Vengadaesvaran, N.N.Naziron. (2011). Synthesis and characterization of nanosilica as filler for the novel dental resin system. 4th Hiroshima Conference on Education and Science in Dentistry and 59th Annual Meeting of JADR
  2. C.Ramasindarum, N.H.Abu Kasim, V.Balakrishnan. (2011). Diametral Tensile Strength And Microhardness Of Two Different Amalgams. J Dent Res 90B, Abst. 162 (www.dentalresearch.org) Singapore, 28-30 October 2011.

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Synthesis and Characterization of Nanosilica for Biomedical Application
  • Synthesis of nanosilver particles for the enhancement of Silverfil a free mercury dental amalgam.
  • A content analysis of fake braces marketing on Instagram
  • Optical assessment of aesthetic restorative materials and human enamel surface treated with energy drinks.

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2018 - 2021, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Optical Assessment Of Aesthetic Restorative Materials And Human Enamel Surface Treated With Energy Drinks. ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2019 - 2020, NONE
    A content analysis of fake braces marketing on Instagram (2019-2020) ( Consultant)
  3. 2009 - 2011, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Synthesis and Characterization of Nanosilica for Biomedical Application ( Consultant)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. The team science approach, IADR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: Research Methodology Workshop. , IADR SOUTHEAST ASIA DIVISION (International) (18 Apr 2009 - 19 Apr 2009)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Synthesis of nanosilver particle for the enhancement of Silverfil a free mercury dental amalgam, University of Malaya Three Minute Thesis Competition (UM3MT), Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. MALAYSIA, FACULTY OF DENTISTRY (University) (03 Apr 2018 - 03 Apr 2018)
  2. Synthesis, microstructure and mechanical properties of nanosilver amalgam., International Conference on Functional Materials and Devices (ICFMD 2013), CENTRE FOR IONICS, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (International) (08 Apr 2013 - 11 Apr 2013)
  3. Synthesis and characterization of nanosilica as filler for the novel dental resin system., 4th Hiroshima Conference on Education and Science in Dentistry and 59th Annual Meeting of JADR, HIROSHIMA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF DENTISTRY (International) (09 Oct 2011 - 10 Oct 2011)
  4. Characterization and catalytic properties of silylated Ti based ITQ-2 in the production of epoxides., 3rd International Conference on Functional Materials and Devices (ICFMD 2010). , CENTER FOR IONICS, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (International) (14 Jun 2010 - 17 Jun 2010)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Diametral tensile strength and microhardness of two different amalgams, 25th IADR SEA Division Annual Scientific Meeting, 22nd SEADE Annual Meeting, IADR SOUTHEAST ASIA DIVISION (International) (29 Oct 2011 - 30 Oct 2011)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2020) REVIEWER, Research Reports of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ISSN: 2643-3907)
  2. (2019) TRAINER FOR ENDNOTE PROGRAM, FACULTY OF DENTISTRY
  3. (2019) REVIEWER, International Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering & Multidisciplinary Physical Sciences (IJIRMPS) (ISSN 2349-7300)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE
  1. BRAND MANAGEMENT TRAINING, Bilik Pameran Bangunan Hir (16 Jul 2018 - 17 Jul 2018)
  2. KREATIVITI DALAM MENGURUS TUGASAN DI TEMPAT KERJA, Aras 4 Bilik Senat Bangunan Canseleri (25 Jul 2023 - 25 Jul 2023)
  3. Budaya Kerja Cemerlang & Memperkasa Kerja Berpasukan, Aras 14, Wisma R&D Universiti Malaya (25 May 2016 - 26 May 2016)
  4. MEMBINA IMEJ DUTA ORGANISASI, Bilik Senat Aras 4 Bangunan Canseleri (21 Mar 2018 - 22 Mar 2018)
  5. MANAGING PEOPLE - LEADERSHIP AND EFFECTIVE SUPERVISION, Secara Dalam Talian (22 Jun 2021 - 22 Jun 2021)
  6. STRATEGI PERHUBUNGAN AWAM MELALUI MEDIA, Secara Dalam Talian (Online) (25 Mar 2021 - 25 Mar 2021)
  7. KEPENTINGAN POISE DARI PERSPEKTIF PEKERJA, Dalam Talian (13 Sep 2021 - 13 Sep 2021)
  8. UNDERSTANDING MALAYSIA RESEARCH ASSESSMENT (MYRA), Dalam Talian (18 Aug 2021 - 18 Aug 2021)
  9. MENANGANI KRISIS DAN KONFLIK SECARA PROFESIONAL, Bilik Senat Aras 4 Bangunan Canseleri (06 Jun 2018 - 07 Jun 2018)
  10. KETERAMPILAN DAN KOMUNIKASI BERKESAN, Dewan Fakulti Ekonomi & Pentadbiran (10 Jan 2018 - 10 Jan 2018)
EXTERNAL COURSE
  1. MANAGING YOUR REFERENCES USING ENDNOTE, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya (18 Sep 2018 - 19 Sep 2018)
  2. FOURIER TRANSFORM INFRARED (FTIR) SPECTROSCOPY COURSE , Perkin Elmer Sdn. Bhd. #2.01 Level 2, Wisma Academy Lot 4a, Jalan 19/1 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia (08 Mar 2023 - 08 Mar 2023)
COURSES ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. 1ST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INNOVATIVE DENTISTRY (ICID 2015), Eastin Hotel, Petaling Jaya (03 Aug 2015 - 04 Aug 2015)
  2. LABORATORY AND CHEMICAL SAFETY AWARENESS, Bilik Seminar 2, Akademi Pengajian Islam (24 Aug 2015 - 24 Aug 2015)
  3. LABORATORY INTERNAL AUDIT ISO/IEC 17025:2005, Universiti Malaya (11 May 2015 - 12 May 2015)
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. INTRODUCTION TO MS ISO/IEC 17025:2005 PROGRAMME, Aras 1, Bilik Video Konferens, Kppi (10 Jan 2017 - 11 Jan 2017)
  2. MENJADI PEKERJA KELAS PERTAMA - CABARAN & SOLUSI PENGURUSAN BAKAT UNIVERSITI , Medium Pengajaran (25 May 2023 - 25 May 2023)
  3. JOURNAL ARTICLE WRITING WORKSHOP: PREPARATION FOR PUBLICATION, Bilik Seminar 1, Aras 1, Kppi (26 Jun 2018 - 26 Jun 2018)
  4. BENGKEL PENGHASILAN VIDEO PENYELIDIKAN, Makmal Komputer, Aras 2, Kppi (08 Mar 2021 - 10 Mar 2021)
  5. RECESSIONS & PANDEMIC: THREAT OR OPPORTUNITY?, Secara Dalam Talian Melalui Aplikasi Zoom (27 Jan 2021 - 27 Jan 2021)
  6. ISO/IEC 17025:2017 INTRODUCTION & IMPLEMENTATION, Fakulti Farmasi, UM (26 Nov 2020 - 27 Nov 2020)
  7. ISO/IEC 17025:2017 UNDERSTANDING AND IMPLEMENTING, Universiti Malaya (02 Jul 2020 - 16 Jul 2020)
CONFERENCE
  1. ADVANCING SCIENCE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA 2021, Menyertai Persidangan Atas Talian (29 Oct 2021 - 29 Oct 2021)
  2. 3RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ORAL MICROBIOLOGY & ORAL IMMUNOLOGY, Virtually Via Microsoft Team (08 Sep 2020 - 09 Sep 2020)
  3. FORUM JABATAN STANDARD MALAYSIA BERSAMA PENILAI AKREDITASI 2023 (SESI II: PENILAI SAMM PENGUJIAN & PENENTUKURAN, ACB, MIBAS DAN MYPTP), Dorsett Putrajaya Hotel (18 Oct 2023 - 18 Oct 2023)
RESEARCH
  1. SYNTHESIS OF NANOSILVER PARTICLES FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF SILVERFIL A FREE MERCURY DENTAL AMALGAM, (01 Sep 2016 - 30 Sep 2016)