Fatin Nur Majdina Nordin is a Senior Lecturer in the Programme of Applied Science with Islamic Studies, Department of Fiqh-Usul and Applied Sciences, Academy of Islamic Studies, Universiti Malaya. Her research is situated within Health Education and Promotion, focusing on health literacy, health and risk communication, cosmetic safety, and informed consumer decision-making through the integration of scientific evidence and Islamic perspectives.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science with Islamic Studies (Biohealth Science), an MPhil in oral health focusing on Salvadora persica (miswak), and a PhD in public understanding of science, specialising in health and risk communication related to cosmetic ingredients. Her multidisciplinary training bridges health sciences, public understanding of science, and Islamic scholarship to address contemporary health and societal challenges.

Her research interests include health literacy, cosmetic safety and consumer health, halal and sustainable consumption, behavioural sciences, and the ethical dimensions of health-related issues from Islamic perspectives. She is also interested in developing community-based health education and promotion initiatives that strengthen mental health literacy, self-care practices, and the well-being of women, youth, and families through culturally relevant and evidence-informed approaches

Her current research aims to advance interdisciplinary approaches that integrate health education, scientific evidence, Islamic values, and community engagement to promote informed health behaviours, holistic well-being, and resilient communities.