Dr. Mohamed Nashrudin bin Naharudin popularly known as Dr. Nash Nahar is a scholar, researcher, and youth leader who bridges academia, social advocacy, and leadership development at the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Universiti Malaya (UM). He earned a dual PhD from Loughborough University and Universiti Malaya, where his doctoral thesis investigated the impact of breakfast intake on appetite regulation, cognitive function, and exercise performance. Academic & Advisory Appointments Adjunct Professor: Appointed at Universitas Negeri Malang from October 2025 to October 2026. Board Member: Appointed to the Board of Directors for the National Sports Institute of Malaysia (ISN) in 2023 and Institute for Youth Research, Malaysia in 2025 by YB Hannah Yeoh, Minister of Youth and Sports. Subject Matter Expert: Appointed in 2024 as ISN's expert consultant in Sports and Exercise Physiology, driving high-performance athlete research and practical application. Taskforce Leadership: Frequently chairs strategic task forces and committees across both ISN and Universiti Malaya. Research & Scholarly Contributions Core Focus: Specializes in athlete recovery, exercise metabolism, and the psychosocial dimensions of youth sports participation. Academic Impact: Authored numerous peer-reviewed studies published in international journals, accumulating over 200 citations. International Lectures: Invited speaker who presented clinical recommendations on exercise for diabetics at Universitas Negeri Surabaya and Universitas Negeri Malang (2023). Youth Advocacy & Athletic Background Youth Leadership: Represented Malaysia in
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Dean's Office, Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science Office of The, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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umexpert.um.edu.my/nashrudin
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0193148979
0193148979
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ABD-1540-2020
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56301631400