Fatin Nur Majdina Nordin is a Senior Lecturer at the Programme of Applied Science with Islamic Studies, Department of Fiqh-Usul and Applied Sciences, Academy of Islamic Studies, Universiti Malaya. Her work focuses on integrating scientific knowledge with Islamic principles within Health Sciences, adopting an interdisciplinary approach. She specializes at the intersection of public health, health literacy, Islamic perspectives on health, and the promotion of safety and informed consumer practices in cosmetic products.

Her academic background spans both scientific and Islamic disciplines. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science with Islamic Studies (Biohealth Science), with research focusing on anthocyanin metabolism in the gut. Her MPhil examined Salvadora persica (miswak) in oral health care, integrating laboratory analysis and community assessment to strengthen her expertise in culture- and behavior-based health perspectives. Her PhD focused on public understanding of science, with an emphasis on safety and risk communication of cosmetic ingredients.

Her research interests include health and mental health literacy, halal and sustainable consumption, ethical practices, and behavioral sciences. She is also actively involved in women’s and youth empowerment initiatives grounded in Islamic values. Her work advances culturally relevant, ethically grounded, and scientifically robust approaches to public health and community well-being through interdisciplinary research and education.