Curriculum Vitae

DATO' PROF. DR. HARI CHANDRAN A/L THAMBINAYAGAM

Professor
  • Department of Surgery
    Faculty of Medicine
  • +603-79492441

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • CLINICAL TRANSLATION (BIOMATERIALS)
  • CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
    Medico-legal and personal accident claims
  • NEUROSURGERY
    Neuro-oncology, radiosurgeery, complex spine surgery

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • FRCS (UK), (Neurosurgery)
    London Hospital Medicine College, UK
  • FRCS(EDINBURGH), (Surgery)
    Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
  • MBBS(INDIA), (Perubatan dan Pembedahan)
    Kasturba Medical College, India

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Head of Unit
    11 Jan 2021 - present (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Medical Director
    15 Sep 2021 - 14 Sep 2023 (National)
  • Chairman
    01 Aug 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Chairman
    01 May 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 (National)
  • Technical Advisory Committee, Center For Image Guidance and Minimally Invasive Therapy (CIGMIT)
    01 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2019 (University Malaya)
  • Organizing Chair of World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) for 6th International Symposia 2018
    15 Aug 2018 - 19 Aug 2018 (International)
  • Coordinatoor for Neuro-oncology Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)
    01 Mar 2015 - 30 Jun 2018 (University Malaya)
  • Organising Co-Chairman of 1st MyNeuro Combined Neurology-Neurosurgery Congress (MyNeuro 2017)
    11 Aug 2017 - 13 Aug 2017 (International)
  • Organising Vice Chairman of Neuro-Spine Congress 2016
    06 Oct 2016 - 08 Oct 2016 (International)
  • Training Director of Subspeciality of Neurosurgery
    01 Jun 2010 - 31 Dec 2015 (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator for Phase 11 MBBS Teaching (Surgery)
    01 Mar 2011 - 31 Oct 2013 (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Admin for UM Basic Neuronavigation Workshop
    04 Oct 2012 - 04 Oct 2012 (National)
  • Organizing Committee Chairman-The Worl Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Teaching Course
    04 Jun 2004 - 06 Jun 2004 (International)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA, LIFE MEMBER
    Since 2017 (National)
  • FELLOW OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND, MEMBER
    Since 2009 (International)
  • NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA , LIFE MEMBER
    Since 2008 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF NEUROSCIENCES, LIFE MEMBER
    Since 2004 (National)
  • ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF EDINBURGH, FELLOW
    Since 2002 (International)
  • FELLOW OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, FELLOW
    2021 to 2023 (International)
  • NATIONAL SPECIALIST REGISTRAR, CHAIRMAN
    2019 to 2021 (National)
  • ACNS, EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBER
    2019 to 2021 (University)
  • NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA (NAM), ACADEMIC ADVISOR
    2019 to 2021 (National)
  • WORDL FEDERATUON OF NEUROSURGERY (WFNS), 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
    2019 to 2021 (International)
  • ASIAN CONGRESS OF NEUROLOGICAL EURGEONS, BOARD MEMBER
    2019 to 2020 (International)
  • CHAPTER OF NEUROSURGEONS, CHAIRMAN
    2019 to 2020 (National)
  • ASIAN CONGRESS OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS (ACNS), BOARD MEMBER
    2018 to 2020 (International)
  • NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA, PRESIDENT/ CHIEF
    2017 to 2019 (National)
  • WORLD FEDERATION OF NEUROSURGICAL SOCIETIES (WFNS), BOARD OF COMMITTEE
    2017 to 2019 (International)
  • NATIONAL SPECIALIST REGISTER-SPECIALIST SUBCOMMITTEE , ADVISOR AND MEMBER
    2016 to 2019 (National)
  • NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA, 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
    2015 to 2017 (National)
  • BRITISH RADIOSURGERY SOCIETY, MEMBER
    Since 2017 (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2020 (University)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2018 (University)
  • ITEX Gold Medal for the invention ?A Novel Method in Producing Natural Derived Calcium Phosphate Bioceramic" at the 26th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition 2015 (ITEX 2015), Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Malaysia, 21-23 May 2015.
    International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX), 2018 (International)
  • Silver Medal for the invention ?Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Biogenic Waste Materials for BioMedical Application? at the BioMalaysia & Asia Pacific Bioeconomy 2016, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Malaysia, 31 May ? 2 June 2016.
    BioMalaysia * Asia Pacific Bioeconomy , 2018 (International)
  • Most Promising Innovation special award for the invention ?Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Biogenic Waste Materials for BioMedical Application? at the BioMalaysia & Asia Pacific Bioeconomy 2016, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Malaysia, 31 May ? 2 June 2016.
    BioMalaysia * Asia Pacific Bioeconomy , 2018 (International)
  • ITEX Silver Medal for the invention ?Calcium Phosphate Engineered from Natural Waste Materials for Biomedical Application" at the 28th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition 2017 (ITEX 2017), Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Malaysia, 11-13 May 2017.
    International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX), 2018 (International)
  • ITEX 2018 Best Invention Award for the invention ?Graphene-Doped Zirconia Engineered for Industrial and Machine Applications" at the 29th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition 2018 (ITEX 2018), Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Malaysia, 10-12 May 2018.
    International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX), 2018 (International)
  • ITEX Gold Medal for the invention ?Graphene-Doped Zirconia Engineered for Industrial and Machine Applications" at the 29th International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition 2018 (ITEX 2018), Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Malaysia, 10-12 May 2018.
    International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX), 2018 (International)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2017 (University)
  • Knight Companion of the Esteemed Order of the Crown of Pahang
    Pahang, 2017 (Government)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Goh, K. W., Wong, Y. H., Ramesh, S., Chandran, H., Krishnasamy, S., Sidhu, A., & Teng, W. D. (2021). Effect of pH on the properties of eggshell-derived hydroxyapatite bioceramic synthesized by wet chemical method assisted by microwave irradiation. Ceramics International, 47(7), 8879-8887. doi: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.12.009
  2. Mardziah, C. M., Ramesh, S., Wahid, M. F. A., Chandran, H., Sidhu, A., Krishnasamy, S., Purbolaksono, J. (2020). Effect of zinc ions on the structural characteristics of hydroxyapatite bioceramics. Ceramics International, 46(9), 8. doi: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.02.192
Others
  1. An Usual Presentation of Ruptured Anterior Communicating Artery Aneurysm With Acute Subdural Hemorrhage and The Technical Considerations in Deciding Optimal Management
  2. Effect of pH on the properties of eggshell-derived hydroxyapatite bioceramic synthesized by wet chemical method assisted by microwave irradiation Kian Wei Goh a, Yew Hoong Wong a,*, S. Ramesh a,b,**, Hari Chandran c, S. Krishnasamy d, S. Ramesh e, Amritpal Sidhu c, W.D. Teng f
  3. Safarzadeh, M; Ramesh, S; Tan, CY; Chandran, H; Ching, YC; Noor, AFM; Krishnasamy, S; Teng, WD 2020. Sintering behaviour of carbonated hydroxyapatite prepared at different carbonate and phosphate ratios. BOLETIN DE LA SOCIEDAD ESPANOLA DE CERAMICA Y VIDRIO
  4. Seow, P., Narayanan, V., Romelean, R. J., Wong, J. H. D., Win, M. T., Chandran, H., ... & Ramli, N. (2020). Lipid fraction derived from MRI in-and opposed-phase sequence as a novel biomarker for predicting survival outcome of glioma. Academic radiology, 27(2), 180-187.
  5. Seow, P; Narayanan, V; Romelean, RJ; Wong, JHD; Win, MT; Chandran, H; Chinna, K; Rahmat, K; Ramli, N 2020. Lipid Fraction Derived From MRI In- and Opposed-Phase Sequence as a Novel Biomarker for Predicting Survival Outcome of Glioma. ACADEMIC RADIOLOGY
  6. The utility of Intraoperative CT Scan and Spine Navigation in Anterior Cervical Micro Discectomy - The Benefits and Drawbacks
  7. Marjan Safarzadeh , S. Ramesh, C.Y. Tana, Hari Chandran, Ahmad Fauzi Mohd Noor, S. Krishnasamy, U. Johnson Alengaram, S. Ramesh, Effect of multi-ions doping on the properties of carbonated hydroxyapatite bioceramic , Ceramics International 45 (2019) 3473 3477
  8. Qaid, T. H., Ramesh, S., Yusof, F., Basirun, W. J., Ching, Y. C., Chandran, H., & Krishnasamy, S. (2019). Micro-arc oxidation of bioceramic coatings containing eggshell-derived hydroxyapatite on titanium substrate. Ceramics International.
  9. Qaid, TH; Ramesh, S; Yusof, F; Basirun, WJ; Ching, YC; Chandran, H; Ramesh, S; Krishnasamy, S 2019. Micro-arc oxidation of bioceramic coatings containing eggshell-derived hydroxyapatite on titanium substrate. CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL.  (Tier 1, Impact Factor = 3.057)
  10. Safarzadeh M., Ramesh S., Tan C.Y., Chandran H., Noor A.F.M., Krishnasamy S., Alengaram U.J. 2019. Effect of multi-ions doping on the properties of carbonated hydroxyapatite bioceramic. Ceramics International
  11. Safarzadeh, M; Ramesh, S; Tan, CY; Chandran, H; Noor, AFM; Krishnasamy, S; Alengaram, UJ; Ramesh, S 2019. Effect of multi-ions doping on the properties of carbonated hydroxyapatite bioceramic. CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
  12. Seow, P., Narayanan, V., Romelean, R. J., Wong, J. H. D., Win, M. T., Chandran, H., ... & Ramli, N. (2019). Lipid Fraction Derived From MRI In-and Opposed-Phase Sequence as a Novel Biomarker for Predicting Survival Outcome of Glioma. Academic radiology.
  13. Adeleke, SA; Ramesh, S; Bushroa, AR; Ching, YC; Sopyan, I; Maleque, MA; Krishnasamy, S; Chandran, H; Misran, H; Sutharsini, U 2018. The properties of hydroxyapatite ceramic coatings produced by plasma electrolytic oxidation. CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
  14. Characterization of biogenic hydroxyapatite derived from animal bones for biomedical applications, S. Ramesh, Z.Z. Loo, C.Y. Tan, W.J. Kelvin Chew, Y.C. Ching, F. Tarlochan, Hari Chandran, S. Krishnasamy, L.T. Bang, Ahmed A.D. Sarhan. Ceramics International, 44, 10525-10530 (2018).
  15. The properties of hydroxyapatite ceramic coatings produced by plasma electrolytic oxidation. S.A. Adeleke, S. Ramesh, A.R. Bushroa, Y.C. Ching, I. Sopyan, M.A. Maleque, S. Krishnasamy, Hari Chandran, H. Misran, U. Sutharsini. Ceramics International, 44, 1802-1811 (2018) (ISI/WoS Publication).
  16. I. Sopyan, E. Pusparini, S. Ramesh, C.Y. Tan, Y.C. Ching, Y.H. Wong, N.I. Zainal Abidin, Hari Chandran, S. Ramesh, L.T. Bang. 2017. Influence of sodium on the properties of sol-gel derived hydroxyapatite powder and porous scaffolds. Ceramics International, 43, 12263-12269.
  17. Journal of Ceramic Processing Research. Vol. 18, No. 1, pp. 69~72 (2017) Thermal phase stability and properties of hydroxyapatite derived from bio-waste eggshells.M. Amiri Roudana, S. Ramesha,*, A. Niakanb, Y.H. Wonga, M. Akhtari Zavareha, Hari Chandranc, W.D. Tengd, N. Lwine and U. Sutharsinif
  18. U. Sutharsini, M. Thanihaichelvan, C.H. Ting, S. Ramesh, C.Y. Tan, Hari Chandran, Ahmed A.D. Sarhan, S. Ramesh, I. Urri s, "Effect of two-step sintering on the hydrothermal ageing resistance of tetragonal zirconia polycrystals", Ceramics International 43 (2017) 7594-7599.
  19. Basauhra Singh, H.K., Chong,M.C., Thambinayagam,H.C., Zakaria,M.I., Cheng,S.T., Tang,L.Y. & Azahar,N.H. (2016). Assessing nurses knowledge of Glasgow Coma Scale in Emergency and Outpatient Department. Nursing Research and Practice. Volume 2016, Article ID 8056350, 5 pages
  20. Effects of Sintering on the Mechanical and Ionic Properties of Ceria-Doped Scandia Stabilized Zirconia Ceramic, Ceramics International, 42(13), 2016, pp 14469-14474
  21. Electroacupuncture-Assisted Craniotomy on an Awake Patient
  22. Harvinderjit Kaur a/p Basauhra Singh, Mei Chan Chong, Hari Chandran a/l Thambinayagam, Mohd Idzwan bin Zakaria, Siew Ting Cheng, Li Yoong Tang, and Nurul Hafizan Azahar (2016). Assessing Nurses Knowledge of Glasgow Coma Scale in Emergency and Outpatient Department. Nursing Research and Practice.
  23. Ramesh, S, Natasha, A.N., Tan, C.Y.Tan, Bang, L.T., Ramesh, S. Ching, Y.C. Hari Chandran 2016. Direct conversion of eggshell to hydroxyapatite ceramic by a sintering method. Ceramics International 42:7824 7829.
  24. S. Ramesh, C.K.L. Jeffrey, C.Y. Tan, Y.H. Wong, P. Ganesan, S. Ramesh, M.G. Kutty, Hari Chandran, P. Devaraj. 2016. Sintering behaviour and properties of magnesium orthosilicate-hydroxyapatite ceramic. Ceramics International.
  25. Characteristics and properties of hydoxyapatite derived by sol gel and wet chemical precipitation methods. S. Ramesh, A.N. Natasha, C.Y. Tan, L.T. Bang, A. Niakan, J. Purbolaksono, Hari Chandran, C.Y. Ching, S. Ramesh, W.D. Teng. Ceramics International, 41, 10434- 10441 (2015) (ISI/WoS Publication).
  26. Development of a bone substitute material based on alpha-tricalcium phosphate scaffold coated with carbonate apatite/poly-epsilon- caprolactone. L.T. Bang, S. Ramesh, J. Purbolaksono, B.D. Long, Hari Chandran, S. Ramesh, R. Othman. Biomedical Materials, 10, 045011 (2015) (ISI/WoS Publication)
  27. Effect of annealing treatment on the characteristics of bovine bone. A. Niakan, S. Ramesh, C.Y. Tan, J. Purbolaksono, Hari Chandran and W.D. Teng. Journal of Ceramic Processing Research, 16 [2] 223- 226 (2015) (ISI/WoS Publication).
  28. L.T. Bang, S. Ramesh, J. Purbolaksono, Y.C. Ching, B.D. Long, Hari Chandran, S. Ramesh, R. Othman, Effects of silicate and carbonate substitution on the properties of hydroxyapatite prepared by aqueous co- precipitation method, Materials and Design 87 (2015) 788 796
  29. Prognostic factors in patients with non-small cell lung carcinoma and brain metastases: a Malaysian perspective. Tang WH, Alip A, Saad M, Phua VC, Chandran H, Tan YH, Tan YY, Kua VF, Wahid MI, Tho LM. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2015;16(5):1901-6.
  30. Ramesh, S; Gan, CJ; Bang, LT; Niakan, A; Tan, CY; Purbolaksono, J; Chandran, H; Ramesh, S; Yap, BK ; Teng, WD (2015) Effects of two-step sintering on the properties of hydroxyapatite bioceramic. Journal of Ceramic Processing Research. Vol. 16, No. 6, pp. 683~689.
  31. Sien Hui TanDharmendra GanesanWan Z. A. RusydiHari ChandranNarayanan Prepageran (2015). Combined endoscopic transnasal and transoral approach for extensive upper cervical osteoradionecrosis. Eur Spine J (2015) 24:2776 2780.
  32. Sintering behaviour of natural porous hydroxyapatite derived from bovine bone. A. Niakan, S. Ramesh, P. Ganesan, C.Y. Tan, J. Purbolaksono, Hari Chandran, S. Ramesh, W.D. Teng. Ceramics International, 41, 3024- 3029 (2015) (ISI/WoS Publication)
  33. Synthesis and sintering of hydroxyapatite derived from eggshells as a calcium precursor. P. Kamalanathan, S. Ramesh, L.T. Bang, A. Niakan, C.Y. Tan, J. Purbolaksono, Hari Chandran, W.D. Teng. Ceramics International, 40, 16349-16359 (2014) (ISI/WoS Publication)
  34. Teh, YC; Tan, CY; Ramesh, S; Purbolaksono, J; Tan, YM; Chandran, H; Teng, WD; Yap, BK (2014). Effect Of Calcination On The Sintering Behaviour Of Hydroxyapatite. CERAMICS-SILIKATY Vol 58, 320-325.
  35. Waran V, Narayanan V, Karuppiah R, Pancharatnam D, Chandran H, Raman R, Rahman ZA, Owen SL, Aziz TZ (2014) Injecting realism in surgical training- Initial simulation experience with custom 3D models. J Surg Educ 71(2): 193-7 (ISI-Cited Publication)
  36. Narverud, S. F., Ramli, N. B. M., Chandran, H., Ganesan, D. 2013. Calcified pseudomeningocele of the lumbar spine: a review. European Spine Journal.  (Tier 2, Impact Factor = 2.133)
  37. Pereira EAC, Chari A, Hempenstall J, Leach JCD, Chandran H, Cadoux-Hudson TAD (2013). Anterior cervical discectomy plus intervertebral polyetheretherketone cage fusion over three and four levels is safe and effective long-term. Journal of Clinical Neurosciences. Accepted
  38. Rathinam, AK; Balakrishnan, YK; Tung, TS; Menon, R; Chandran, H; Rahman, ZAA; Waran, V (2013). Method to Reproduce Physical and Virtual Biomodel of a Sphenoid Sinus and Nasal Passage Structures with a Sphenoid Tumour. UKSIM-AMSS SEVENTH EUROPEAN MODELLING SYMPOSIUM ON COMPUTER MODELLING AND SIMULATION. 148-151
  39. V. Waran,H. Chandran, P.Devaraj,K. Ravindran, A.K. Rathinam, Y. K. Balakrishnan, T. S.Tung.2013. Neuronavigation With Universal Probe to Access Intracranial Targets. J Neurol Surg A 2013;00:1 5.
  40. Waran,V., Ing, P.T., Karuppiah,R., Abd Kadir,K.A., Chandran,H.,Muthusamy, K.A. & Prepageran, N.2013. A new modified speculum guided single nostril technique for endoscopic transnasal transsphenoidal surgery: an analysis of nasal complications.British Journal of Neurosurgery, 2013; Early Online: 1-5 DOI: 10.3109/02688697.2013.791667
  41. Narverud, S. F., Ramli, N. B., Chandran, H., & Ganesan, D. (2013). Calcified pseudomeningocele of the lumbar spine: a review. European Spine Journal, 22(3), 443-449.
  42. Sharon Marie, Chandran Hari, Blackburn T.P.D. Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Thalamic and Brainstem Cavernous Angiomas. Br Journal of Neurosurg 2012; 26(3):367-70
  43. T K Guan, Devaraj P, H Chandran, K H Teoh, G Kumar, D Ganesan 2012. Infratentorial Benign Cystic Meningioma Mimicking A Hemangioblastoma Radiologically & A Pilocytic Astrocytoma Introperatively: A Case Report. Open Access Journal-submitted
  44. V Waran, Devaraj P, Alwin Kumar Rathinam, Yuwaraj Kumar Balakrishnan, Hari Chandran T,et al. 2012. The Utilisation of Cranial Models Created Utilising Rapid Prototyping Techniques in the Development of Models for Navigation Training- Journal of Neurological Surgery- Part A
  45. Vicknes Waran, P. Devaraj, T. Hari Chandran, K.A. Muthusamy. 2012 Three-dimensional anatomical accuracy of cranial models created by rapid 4 prototyping techniques validated using a neuronavigation station. Journal of Clinical Neuroscience 19: 574 577.
  46. VicknesWaran, Roshni M, Devaraj P, Alwin Kumar Rathinam, Yuwaraj Kumar Balakrishnan,Tan Su Tung, Rajagopalan Raman, Narayanan P, Hari Chandran, Zainal Ariff Abdul Rahman-The creation and verification of cranial models using 3D rapid prototyping technology in field of trans-nasal sphenoid endoscopy. American J Allergy and Rhinology. In press 2012
  47. An association between cerebral aneurysm re-bleed and CT angiography--more than a coincidence? Hassan MF1, Mahmood S, Dhamija B, Chandran H, Whitfield PC, Adams W.
  48. Vicknes Waran, Kevin Sek, Bahuri NF, Narayanan P, Chandran Hari, 2011. A haemostatic agent delivery system for endoscopic neurosurgical procedures. J Min Invasive Neurosurgery. 54(5-6):279-81
  49. Chandran Hari, Blackburn Thomas Philip David, Plowman P Nicholas. 2010.Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: A New Therapeutic Tool of Relevance to the Endocrinologist. Asia Pacific Journal of Endocrinology
  50. Pereira EAC, Green AL, Chandran H, Joshi SM, Shlugman D, Cudlip SA.2009.Disseminated intravascular coagulation after mild head injury. Acta Neurochirurgica. 151(11):1521-1524
  51. B.Dhamija, M.F. Hassan, H. Thambinayagam, A. Moore, W. Adams and D. Hilton. 2008. Intracranial Aspergillus Infection Associated with an Amyloid Tumor and Lymphoma.18:405 410, Skull Base
  52. T Hari Chandran, N.Prepageran, R Philip, K Gopala, AL mad Zubaidi, MA Jalaludin.2007.Delayed Spontaneous Traumatic Pneumocephalus. Medical Journal of Malaysia Vol 62:5
  53. Ramasundram, V; Krishanan, G ; Chandran, H (2005). Early post operative seizure in surgically resected benign meningioma. Journal Of The Neurological Sciences Vol 238
Books
  1. Chandran, H. (2020). Book Review: Cerebral Venous System in Acute and Chronic Brain Injuries.
  2. Omkara Rubini Lingham, Hari Chandran T. 2009. Surface Anatomy of the Head & Neck: A Clinical Correlation.
Other Publications
  1. Vimalan Ramasundram, Hari Chandran T, 2004.Survey on obesity and attitudes towards obesity in young epilectic patients on anticonvulsants.J Clinical Neuroscience 1(1): 70-71. - Extended Abstract

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2020 - 2022, Covid-19 Special Research Grant
    A Smart Vision System For Monitoring Hand Hygiene Compliance ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2019 - 2021, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Biogenic Calcium Phosphate Derived From Waste Materials By Microwave Irradiation ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2017 - 2019, ScienceFund
    Development of a Robotic Navigation System for Neurology and Spine Surgery ( Consultant)
  4. 2012 - 2015, High Impact Research (HIR)
    Neurosurgery Movement Disorder & Operative Device Development Research ( Consultant)
  5. 2010 - 2012, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Design and Development of Robotic Arm for Neurosurgical Endoscopic Surgery ( Principal Investigator(PI))
International
  1. 2019 - 2022, NONE
    Oxford Neurosurgery Chatbot for clinical follow up ( Consultant)
  2. 2012 - 2013, BHR PHARMA LLC.
    SyNAPSe: A Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo- Controlled Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Progesterone in Patients with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury ( Principal Investigator(PI))

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Medico-Legal Consultation, Legal Firms
    01 Feb 2012 - 01 Feb 2020 (National)
  • National Specialist Registry, University Malaya
    01 Jun 2015 - 01 Jun 2019 (National)
  • Design and Development of Universal Navigation Probe, University Malaya
    01 Jun 2011 - 01 Jun 2011 (National)
  • A Haemostatic Agent Delivery System, University Malaya
    01 Jun 2010 - 01 Jun 2010 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Consent an event or a memory in lumbar spinal surgery? Amulti-centre, multi-specialty prospective study, Proceedings of the 153rd Meeting of the Society of British Neurological Surgeons: Oral Abstracts of the Platform Presentations, Queen Elizabeth Neuroscience Centre, Birmingham (International) (22 Apr 2009 - 24 Apr 2009)
  2. The Use of Image Guided Neuroendoscopy at the University Malaya Medical Centre(UMMC), The 12th ASEAN Association of Radiology Congress "Latest Trends in Imaging, College of Radiology - Academy of Medicine of Malaysia  (National) (17 Sep 2004 - 19 Sep 2004)
  3. Survey on obesity and attitudes towards obesity in young epileptic patients on anticonvulsants , Asian Oceania Epilepsy Congress (International) (11 Jun 2004)
PRESENTER
  1. The use of Universal probe to access intracranial targets , 8TH Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons (ACNS), Neurosurgical Association of Malaysia (NAM) (International) (22 Nov 2010 - 24 Nov 2010)
  2. Four centre, two specialty study of peri-operative patient recall of written consent in elective lumbar spinal surgery, 8th Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeon(ACNS) , Neurosurgical Association of Malaysia (NAM) (International) (21 Nov 2010 - 24 Nov 2010)
  3. Stand-alone intervertebral cages for three and four level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, Society of British Neurological Surgeons Spring Meeting (SBNS), Department of Neurosurgery, Addenbrooke s Hospital, Cambridge, UK. (International) (24 Mar 2010 - 26 Mar 2010)
  4. Discrepancy in Surgical and Radiological Reporting of Lumbo-Sacral MRI, J Bone Joint Surg Br Proceedings (International) (09 Oct 2009)
  5. Risk documentation and consent memory in lumbar spine surgery. A multi-centre study, Global Spine Congress (GSC) (International) (23 Jun 2009 - 26 Jun 2009)
  6. Multi-level cervical disc disease managed by ACDF with stand-alone intervertebral cages: Safe and effective. , British Association of Spine Surgeons Scientific Meeting (BASS) (15 May 2009)
  7. Stand-alone intervertebral cage use for multi-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion., Britspine (International) (30 Apr 2008 - 02 May 2008)
  8. The selective use of programmable valves for ventricular peritoneal shunting in the management of difficult cases of hydrocephalus, Asian Australasian Society of Neurological Surgeons Meeting (International) (07 Feb 2003)
  9. Epidemiology of spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage at University Malaya Medical Centre., ASEAN Neurosurgical Congress (International) (04 Oct 2002)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2022) Pelantikan Sebagai Pemeriksa Dalam Bagi Peperiksaan Klinikal (Ulangan) Sarjana Neurosurgeri Mei 2022, University, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2022) Pelantikan Sebagai Pemeriksa Dalam Bagi Peperiksaan Klinikal Sarjana Neurosurgeri, November 2022, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2021) Elantikan Pemeriksa Bagi Peperiksaan Peringkat 2 Sarjana Muda Perubatan dan Sarjana Muda Pembedahan (MBBS) Sesi 2020/2021 - Kertas Osce Senarai Pemeriksa Video (Soalan 1 Video 1: Lower Limb Neurological Examination), University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2016) Reviewer for the manuscript, entitled " Effectiveness of Chiropractic Therapy in Idiopathic Scoliosis " that has been submitted for publication in the Journal of Clinical and Health Sciences (JCHS), (Reviewer)
  5. (2012) Reviewer for Journal Article Neurology Asia, (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2022) Appointment as a Panel Reviewer for Umsc Ca.R.E Fund (Research Grant) Cycle 1/2022, University, (Academic Appointment )
  2. (2021) Keanggotaan dan Penglibatan Universiti Dalam Programjawatankuasamajlis Mesyuarat Anjuran Agensi Pusat dan Kementerian Lain Selain Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi_tnc(a&a), National, (Academic Appointment )
  3. (2021) Ahli Jawatankuasa Kecil Penilaian Kepakaran Perubatan, National, (Academic Appointment )

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2023) MOTION AND ILLUMINATION ROBUST REMOTE PHOTOPLETHYSMOGRAPHY (rPPG) METHODS ON SUBJECTS WITH VARIOUS SKIN TONES, SU TUNG TAN
  2. (2019) DEVELOPMENT OF B-TYPE AND MULTI-ION DOPED CARBONATED HYDROXYAPATITE BIOCERAMICS, MARJAN SAFARZADEH
  3. (2019) DEVELOPMENT OF B-TYPE AND MULTI-ION DOPED CARBONATED HYDROXYAPATITE BIOCERAMICS, MARJAN SAFARZADEH
  4. (2018) Fabrication of 3D Scaffold From HA Through Calcined Chicken Bone, Marjan Safarzadeh
Master
  1. (2020) -, HOW CHI KEEN
  2. (2020) -, TAN BIH HUEI
  3. (2020) -, ERINA NATASHA BINTI ZAKARIA
  4. (2018) The Outcome of Low Grade Glioma: University Malaya Medical Centre Experience 2009 2013, Aldrin Jasper Placidus
  5. (2018) Music in Reducing Local Anaesthesia Requirement and Anxiety during Daycare Surgery, Manoj Nair
  6. (2017) Stress Reduction in Patients Exposed to Music During AVF Creation Under Local Anaesthesia, Manoj Balachandran Nair
  7. (2017) -, MANOJ BALACHANDRAN NAIR
  8. (2015) The Outcome of Meningioma Treated Between January 2006 Till December 2016 in University Malaya Medical Centre, Rosdiana Binti Abdul Rahim
  9. (2015) Survival After Stereotactic Radiosurgery / Radiotherapy and Surgery for Brain Metastases at University Malaya Medical Centre& University Malaya Specialist Centre, Lee Hong Moi
  10. (2013) -, TAN SEONG HONG
  11. (2011) Bilateral Intraparenchymal ICP Monitoring in Unilateral Suppratentorial Intraparenchymal Haematoma, LEE CHEE HONG
  12. (2011) A prospective Evaluation of Functional Outcome Following Surgical Management of Intradural Spinal Cord Tumours., Lee Chee Hoong
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2021) UMMP BLOK 3.1 SURGERI STREAM 4 (POSTING D) COHORT 2020 GROUP D67
  2. (2021) UMMP BLOK 3.1 SURGERI STREAM 4 (POSTING D) COHORT 2020 GROUP D6
  3. (2021) UMMP BLOK 3.1 SURGERI STREAM 4 (POSTING D) COHORT 2020 GROUP D5

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2021) NA - Advance Neuro Year 2
  2. (2021) NA - Advance Neuro Yr 2
  3. (2021) NA - Basic Clinical Training 1
  4. (2021) NA - Basic Clinical Training 2
  5. (2021) MSA17100 - Basic Neuro
  6. (2021) MSA17010 - Neurocritical Care
  7. (2021) MSA17009 - Neurology
  8. (2021) MSA17230 - Part I Examination
  9. (2021) NA - Research Report
  10. (2016) MS - Master of Surgery
  11. (2010) Masters Surgery Neurosurgical Teaching
  12. (2010) UM Neurosurgical Registrar Teaching
Bachelor
  1. (2021) NA - Ummp Phase 2 Neuroscience Block
  2. (2021) NA - Ummp Phase 3.1 General Surgery
  3. (2021) NA - Ummp Phase 3.2
  4. (2013) DXED3102 - Human Disease
  5. (2012) DXED3102 - Human Disease
  6. (2011) DXED3102 - Human Disease
  7. (2011) DXED3102 - Human Disease
  8. (2010) Neurosurgical Tutorial Phase Iiib in Klang
  9. (2010) Surgical and Neurosurgical Bedside Teaching

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Medical Camp for Mother'S Day 2012 to 2019., (02 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec 2019)
  • Neurosurgeon for The Medical Team of The Malaysian F1 Grand Prix -2003 to 2005-(Lead by Medical Corp. Malaysian Armed Forces, Neurosurgeon,General Surgeon and 2 Anesthetists Invited from Ummc), (01 Sep 2003 - 08 Dec 2020)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
EXTERNAL COURSE
  1. 11TH ASIAN & OCEANIC CONGRESS OF NEUROLOGY, Singapore (26 Nov 2004 - 28 Nov 2004)
  2. CARDIFF SPINAL SURGERY COURSE FOR FRCS ORTH & FRCS SN, Welsh Inst. for Minimal Acess Therapy (Wimat), London (23 Sep 2009 - 24 Sep 2009)
  3. GAMMA KNIFE SYMPOSIUM , London (15 May 2009 - 16 May 2009)
  4. 5TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF NOVALIS CIRCLE , Munich, Germany (17 Jun 2010 - 19 Jun 2010)
  5. THORACOLUMBAR APPROACHES COURSE, Singapore General Hospital (09 May 2011 - 10 May 2011)
  6. KUCHING OPERATIVE SPINE COURSE , University of Chiang Mai, Thailand (07 Aug 2011 - 09 Aug 2011)
  7. KL INTERNATIONAL NEUROTRAUMA CONFERENCE INCORPORATING NEURONURSING CONFERENCE 2011, Hotel Grand Seasons, Kl (07 Dec 2011 - 09 Dec 2011)
  8. GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE (GCP), Kuala Lumpur (03 Apr 2012 - 05 Apr 2012)
  9. MOTION & MIS SPINAL TECHNOLOGIES, Hamburg, Germany (26 Apr 2012 - 27 Apr 2012)
  10. 12TH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF NEUROSURGICAL ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA, Le. Meridien, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (25 May 2012 - 26 May 2012)
COURSES ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. BENGKEL LATIHAN PEMERIKSA OBJECTIVE STRUCTURED CLINICAL EXAMINATION (OSCE), Fakulti Perubatan, UM (09 Jul 2010 - 09 Jul 2010)
  2. BENGKEL LATIHAN PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL), Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur (03 Mar 2011 - 09 Mar 2011)