OBJECTIVE Perform responsibilities as a Professor in Periodontology in teaching, research, clinical duties and contribute towards the institution‘s development to uplift the institution and the profession. EXPERIENCE WITH EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Current Position: Professor in Periodontology, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya (UM) Previous experience as an academician in Periodontology (19.03.1992- 17.09.2024) [Senior Professor/Professor: 2008-2024, Senior Lecturer: 1999-2007, Lecturer: 1992-1998 in Department of Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka] Special appointments during my sabbatical leave periods: Clinical Lecturer & Visiting Researcher at the Dept of Periodontology, Guy’s King’s St Thomas’ Dental Institute, University of London, United Kingdom (September 2005-August 2006). Visiting Professor in the Dept of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya, Malaysia (March 2022 – August 2023).   Other appointments/services/special training exposures: Clinical training in Periodontology at the Department of Periodontology & Preventive Dentistry at Guy’s Dental School in University of London (November 1996 to October 1997). Laboratory research training (cell culture) at King’s College Dental Institute, University of London (September 1997-March 1999). Training in Clinical Dentistry (Special training exposure in Periodontology) at Kyushu University Faculty of Dentistry, Japan (April to August 1996). Assistant Lecturer (Temporary) in Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (01st April 1991 to 15th June 1991). Dental House Officer, Dental Institute, Ministry of Health, Colombo, Sri Lanka (18th June 1991 to 18th March 1992).   BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION Carryout duties as a Professor in Periodontology with responsibilities in teaching, research, treating patients, clinical & research supervision, guiding & moulding undergraduate & postgraduate students to progress in the field of dentistry and academia. Be a mentor and groom young academic members on research and publication. Provide valuable input for curriculum development for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Utilize expertise and experience in administrative responsibilities for the development of the institution.   PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE As a Teacher in Undergraduate and Postgraduate Education Teaching experience for undergraduates (for 33 years) and postgraduates (for 22 years) conducting lectures, clinical & laboratory demonstrations, clinical supervision, tutorial, research discussions/supervision. These were carried out according to the updated curriculum revisions at different times. As an Examiner in Undergraduate and Postgraduate Examinations Experience as an undergraduate examiner (for 25 years) and a postgraduate examiner for 22 years for Postgraduate Diploma, MD Clinical Exams, PhD/ /M’Phil by thesis. Served in the capacity of the ‘Chief Examiner’, ‘Senior Examiner Representing the External Examiner’ and ‘Examination Coordinator’ for MD (Restorative Dentistry) examinations conducted by the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM) from 2008 to 2021. Served as an examiner for PGIM MD (Orthodontics) from 2008 to 2021, and for Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital Dental Practice (PgDHDP) from 2002 to 2021. Served as an examiner for case book evaluation in PGIM MS (Restorative Dentistry), Pre-Board Certification Assessment (PBCA) and Portfolio Evaluation (2005-2017). Served as the External Examiner in Periodontology (Final BDS) - Penang International Dental College (PIDC), Malaysia in September 2011. Served as the External Examiner in Periodontology (Year IV DDS 4 Professional Examination - Penang International Dental College (PIDC), Malaysia in August 2024. As a National Representative in Councils/ Boards/ Committees/ International Conferences   i. Functioned as a Council Member of the National Research Council of Sri Lanka, from 2005 to 2018. ii. National Representative and Guest Speaker at the 2nd UKM international symposium in Periodontology held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in October 2007. iii. National Policy Implication Expert in Sri Lanka on Oral Health & General Health, February 2016. iv. Represented Periodontology Discipline in the PGIM Board of Study in Dental Surgery, University of Colombo, from 2007 to 2021.   As the Chairman/Secretary of Boards of Studies/Representative of Committees  i. Chairman of Board of Study in Dental Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM), University of Colombo, from June 2018 to May 2021. ii. Chairman of Proposal-Writing-Team for Self-Evaluation-Report for BDS Study Program Evaluation, conducted by the University Grants Commission (UGC) Sri Lanka in 2019-2020. iii. Chairman, Proposal-Writing-Team for Self-Evaluation-Report for Curriculum Development & Planning at the Institutional Review of University of Peradeniya conducted by the UGC, Sri Lanka - 2021. iv. Chairman of Faculty Quality Assurance Cell (FQAC) from 2015-2018 and member of FQAC from 2018-2021. v. Chairman of the iPURSE (Peradeniya University International Research Sessions) at the Annual Research Presentations (2015). vi. Secretary, Board of Study in Dental Surgery, PGIM from June 2015 to May 2018. vii. Secretary & member of Specialty Board in Restorative Dentistry, PGIM, University of Colombo, from 2009 to 2015. viii. Faculty Representative for Quality Assurance Unit of University of Peradeniya from 2013 to 2016. ix. Representative for the clinical part of the curriculum in the Curriculum Development & Planning Committee from 2015 to 2022. x. Chairman of the Clinical Audit Committee (2009 to 2013). xi. Member of Faculty Research Committee and Faculty Ethics Review Committee (2009 to 2022). Administrative Duties/ Services (Current) Coordinator Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya: Appointed as the Year 2 Periodontology Undergraduate coordinator – 2023/2024 & 2024/2025 Coordinator Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya: Appointed as the Year 3 Periodontology Undergraduate coordinator – 2023/2024 & 2024/2025 Committee Member Periodontology Discipline, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya for development of Periodontology Guidebook for Undergraduate Students of University of Malaya. Coordinator Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya as the [iPAcS] Module Coordinator for DIA3014-PERGIGIAN KLINIKAL-2024. Coordinator Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya Module Coordinator for DIA2008 – 2024. Committee Members Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya as a task force member of the committee for Re-accreditation of BDS – Sept 2023. Academic Advisor, Faculty of Dentistry, UM - 2024/2025. Student Mentor, Faculty of Dentistry, UM - 2023/2024, 2024/2025 Previous Administrative Experience (Head/Coordinator of Units): 1. Head/ Dept of Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya – appointed in October 2004 for 3 years. 2. Head/Division of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya appointed from 2007-2014 and 2016-2018. 3. Head/Coordinator of Division of Undergraduate Studies (UGD) 2018 to 2022. 4. Coordinator/Department of Comprehensive Oral Health Care (COHC, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya from 2017 to 2022; Course Coordinator of BDS DS 5102 (Comprehensive Oral Health Care 1) and DS 5202 (Comprehensive Oral Health Care 2) from 2021 to 2022. 5. Semester Coordinator of 9th Semester BDS Programme, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, 2021 to 2022. 6. Coordinator/Division of Postgraduate Studies, Faculty of Dental Sciences, 2015-2018. 7. Faculty Coordinator for PGIM MD in Restorative Dentistry programme from 2014 to 2019. 8. Course Director of Dental Auxiliary Training School (Diploma in Dental Surgery Assisting), Faculty of Dental Sciences from 2012 to 2015.   As an Expert/ Assessor in Panels APPOINTMENT AS A PANEL FOR THE PROPOSAL DEFENCE PRESENTATION FOR THE DOCTORAL DEGREE CANDIDATE, DOCTOR IN PERIODONTOLOGY (YEAR 1), ACADEMIC SESSION 2024/2025 -(S2150756, S2102602, 17097307). Invitation as a reviewer for abstracts submitted for paper presentation at the SEAADE 2024 conference - November 2024. Panel for proposal defence presentation for Master of Dental Science (MDSc) Evaluator of clinical audit projects of Doctor in Periodontology - Year 1 (2023-2025). Evaluator of University Research Council of University of Peradeniya Multidisciplinary Research Grant Scheme-January 2024. Judge panel at international conference on Oral Microbiology and Oral Immunology, February 2024. Research Proposal Evaluator for nationally-relevant mega projects, investigator-driven projects and private-public-partnership projects from R & D institutions for funding by the National Research Council of Sri Lanka (2012-2018). Research Project Evaluator for MD programmes appointed by the PGIM, University of Colombo (2015). Assessor in the panel for ‘Accreditation of New Clinical Postgraduate Training Centres’ appointed by the PGIM, University of Colombo (2016). Assessor in the panel for selection of ‘Postgraduate Research Gold Medal’, in 2019, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM), University of Colombo. Panel of Judges in 5th International Conference on Oral Microbiology & Oral Immunology (ICOMOI) – Clinical Based Research (October 2022). Selection Panellist for Bachelor of Dental Surgery Selection Interviews for new entrants (theme: leadership & team-work skills) to the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya (August 2023). Panel of Judges for Inter-Faculty English Debate Competitions, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and Annual Scientific Sessions of Colleges/ Academic Bodies and Associations to select the best research presentations (2003-2022). Service in Editorial Boards/ Selection Panels/ Review Panels and Membership in Associations i. Editorial Board Member of International Dental Journal from January 2024. ii. Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Experimental Dental Sciences (IJEDS). Appointed in November 2012. iii. Editorial Board Member of Journal of Multi-disciplinary Dental Research (JMDR) from 2020. iv. Editorial Board Member of Sri Lanka Journal of Oral Sciences (SLJOS) -2023. v. Editor of Sri Lankan Academy of Aesthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry from 2008-2012. vi. Reviewer of manuscripts in international journals [Journal of Dental Research, International Dental Journal, Case Reports in Gastroenterology (Karger Publishers)] for several years. vii. Reviewer of the Panel: for proposal defence presentation by clinical doctorate candidate (Doctor in Periodontology), University of Malaya, Academic Session 2023/2024, 2024/2025. viii. Reviewer of abstracts for FDI World Dental Congress 2025, Shanghai Conference - September 2025. ix. Review Panellist in Asia Pacific Dental Congress (APDC), May 2010. x. Selection Panellist (as the Senate Nominee) for recruitment/promotion of academic staff for University of Peradeniya. xi. Member of Asian Pacific Society of Periodontology (APSP) from 2001. xii. Life Member of Sri Lanka Dental Association (SLDA), Sri Lanka Association of Cosmetic Dentistry (SLACD), College of Dentistry & Stomatology of Sri Lanka (CDSSL) participating and contributing as a resource person at workshops/ conferences/symposia. xiii. Executive Council Member of Malaysian Society of Oral Microbiologists and Oral Immunologists (MySOMOI), Committee Member, 2024-2026. xiv. Member of MySOMOI, 2024-2026 (National) xv. Associate Member of Malaysian Society of Periodontology, 2024-2025   8) Research Experience, Publications, Dissemination of Expertise & Awards of Recognition (details are listed separately)   For the last 33 years, I have embarked on several research projects, some with foreign collaborations with the aim of exploring novel areas in clinical dental research. Research findings were disseminated through several scientific publications and communications. Additionally, I have contributed to textbooks with world renowned international publishers. My main research interest and expertise in laboratory cell culture research dates back to 1997 at the King’s College Dental Institute, University of London where I was trained on cell culture research for my PhD. I have also carried out epidemiological and clinical research related to the field of Periodontology and allied disciplines and the publications/ communications are listed in detail as the last part of the CV given below.   9) Other services   Served as a Senior Student Counsellor in University of Peradeniya and Faculty Coordinator for Senior Student Counsellors (2003-2012). Served as a Student Mentor in the faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya (2003-2022). Served as a member in the ‘Tobacco Cessation Unit’ of Faculty of Dental Sciences & Dental Hospital, University of Peradeniya (2003-2009).   EDUCATION BDS (Honours) University of Peradeniya -1991 (Distinction in Medicine). PhD-1999, epidemiological/clinical studies were carried out in University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka while the laboratory cell culture & analysis was carried out at the King’s College, University of London, UK. Diploma in Counselling-2002 (Distinction) and the award for the ‘Most Outstanding Student’ at Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo.   PERSONAL SKILLS An ardent academic, diligent and organised in work who value team spirit. DETAILS OF RESEARCH EXPERIENCE, PUBLICATIONS, DISSEMINATION OF EXPERTISE & AWARDS OF RECOGNITION   Research Publications and Presentations Tilakaratne A and Soory M (1999). Androgen metabolism in response to oestradiol-17b and progesterone in human gingival fibroblasts (HGF) in culture. J. Clin. Periodontol. 26:723-731. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (1999). Modulation of androgen metabolism by oestradiol-17b and progesterone, alone and in combination, in human gingival fibroblasts (HGF) in culture. J. Periodontol. 70: 1017-1025. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (1999). Anabolic implications of minocycline in human gingival fibroblasts mediated via androgen metabolic pathway.  Journal of College of Dentistry and Stomatology of Sri Lanka. 8: 32-39. Price of Protection: “The pill leaves women vulnerable to gum disease’’ - A citation of research work. New Scientist. End of the millennium special edition; 27th November 1999, (page 7). Tilakaratne A, Soory M, Ranasinghe AW, Corea SMX, Ekanayake SL and De Silva  M (2000).Periodontal disease status during pregnancy and 3 months post partum in a rural population of Sri Lankan women. J. Clin. Periodontol. 27: 787-792. Tilakaratne A, Soory M, Ranasinghe AW, Corea SMX, Ekanayake SL and De Silva M (2000). Effects of hormonal contraceptives on the periodontium, in a population of rural Sri Lankan women. J. Clin. Periodontol. 27: 753-757. Soory M and Tilakaratne A. (2000). The effect of minocycline on the metabolism of androgens by human oral periosteal fibroblasts and its inhibition by finasteride. Arch. Oral Biol. 45: 257-265. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2000) Effects of anti-androgen finasteride on 5a-reduction of androgens in the presence of progesterone in human gingival fibroblasts: modulatory actions of the alkaline phosphatase inhibitor levamisole.  Periodont.Res. 35: 179-185. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2000). Effects of oestradiol and progesterone on androgen metabolism in cultured human oral periosteal fibroblasts.  Sri Lanka Dental Journal 29: (1) 24-35. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2000). Effects of dexamethasone on the metabolism of testosterone in human gingival fibroblasts.  Proceedings of the Annual Research Sessions 2000, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka; 77-85. Tilakaratne A (2000). Risk factors for periodontal disease and periodontal disease as a risk factor for systemic conditions. Sri Lanka Dental Journal. 29: (2) 63-68. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2001). Effects of the anti-androgen finasteride on the modulatory actions of oestradial on androgen metabolism by human gingival fibroblasts.  Oral Biol. 46: 109-115. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2001). Modulatory effects of indomethacin on androgen metabolism in human gingival and oral periosteal fibroblasts. Steroids. 66: 857-863. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2001). The action of finasteride- an inhibitor of 5a-reductase enzyme on sex hormones in human oral periosteum. Sri Lanka Dental Journal. 30: (01) 13-23. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2002). Dexamethasone mediated androgen metabolism in human gingival and oral periosteal fibroblasts. Arch. Oral Biol. 47: 59-65. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2002). The modulation of androgen metabolism by estradiol, minocycline and indomethacin in a cell culture model. J. Periodontol. 73: 585-590. Tilakaratne A, Ranasinghe AW (2002). Periodontal status of pregnant women and women using hormonal contraceptives. Handbook on Research Highlights (1995-2000), pp: 58-59; published by National Science Foundation, Colombo, Sri Lanka. ISBN 955-590-036-1. Soory M and Tilakaratne A (2003). Modulation of androgen metabolism by phenytoin, oestradiol and tamoxifen in human gingival fibroblasts. J. Clin. Periodontol. 30: 556-561. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2003). Androgen metabolic response to indomethacin and the alkaline phosphatase inhibitor levamisole in fibroblasts. J. Clin. Periodontol. 30: 1069-1074. Soory M and Tilakaratne A (2003). Anabolic potential of fibroblasts from chronically inflamed gingivae grown in hyperglycaemic culture medium in the presence or absence of insulin and nicotine. J. Periodontol. 74: 1771-1777. Siriwardane B.S.M.S., Tilakaratne A, Amaratunge E. A P D and Tialakratne WM (2006). Demographic, aetiological and survival differences of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the young and the old in Sri Lanka. Oral Oncology. 42: 831-836. Siriwardena BSMS, Tilakaratne A, Amaratunga EAPD, Udagama MNGPK, Ikuko Ogawa, Yasusei Kudo, Takashi Takata, Tilakaratne W.M. (2007) Analysis of histopathological and immunohistochemical differences of oral squamous cell carcinoma in the young and the old patients in Sri Lanka. J. Oral Pathology & Medicine. July 36 (6):357-362. Tilakaratne A (2011). Periodontal care in a general dental practice. Journal of College of General Dental Practitioners of Sri Lanka. Vol. 28: Feb 2011. ISSN 1391-0981. Tilakaratne A and Soory M. (2012) Osteoblastic responses to LPS, glucose-oxidised LDL and minocycline. Therapeutic targets for periodontal and cardiometabolic diseases. Recent Patents on Endocrine, Metabolic and Immune Drug Discovery. 6 (1): 73-84. Bogoda BABM, Perera WKL and Tilakaratne A (2012). Patients’ awareness of the association between systemic diseases/conditions and periodontal disease. Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine, 21(1):11-17. Jan-June 2012; ISSN 1021-2604. Jayasingha RM, Tilakaratne A, Amarasena N, Mack F, Anandamoorthy T (2013). Impact of marginal contact of removable acrylic partial dentures on periodontal parameters. International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 2013 April Vol:1 (3) Tilakaratne A, Soory M (2014). Antioxidant Response of Osteoblasts to Doxycycline in an Inflammatory Model Induced by C-reactive Protein and Interleukin-6. Infectious Disorders – Drug Targets 2014; 14: 14-22. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2014). Anti-inflammatory actions of Adjunctive Tetracyclines and other agents in Periodontitis and Associated comorbidities. The Open Dentistry Journal. 2014; 8: 109-124. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2015). An osteoblastic inflammatory redox model using TNF-a, glucose and glucose-oxidized low-density lipoprotein; Targets for minocycline. Clinical Immunology, Endocrine and Metabolic Drugs. June 2015; 2 (1): 43-51. Malwatta US, Jayasinghe JAVP, Tilakaratne A (2016). Nonsurgical approach in periodontal therapy for a patient with metabolic syndrome: A Case Report. International Journal of Experimental Dental Sciences (IJEDS). International Journal of Experimental Dental Sciences (IJEDS); January-June 2016, 5 (1) 64-68. Tilakaratne A, Perera WKL, Amaratunga EAAP, Sivakanesan R (2016). Effects of periodontal disease and periodontal treatment on the lipid profile: A Sri Lankan study. International Journal of Experimental Dental Sciences (IJEDS); July-December 2016, 5 (2) 127-32 Tilakaratne A, Perera WKL, Jayasinghe JAVP (2017). Comparison of effectiveness of two designs of inter-dental toothbrushes (IDTBs) in removing dental plaque. International Journal of Experimental Dental Sciences (IJEDS), January-June 2017; 6 (1) 17-21. Perera I, Tilakaratne A, Perera M (2017). Is Periodontal Disease in Pregnancy Associated with Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes? J Gynecol Women's Health, Vol 6 issue 5. Bandaranayake BMCA and Tilakaratne A (2021). Comprehensive Management of a Patient with Drug-induced Gingival Overgrowth – A Case Report. Journal of Multidisciplinary Dental Research, 2021: 7 (x) 1-5. Perera I, Perera M, Tilakaratne A, Jayasuriya N (2021). Cause, Consequence or Co-incidence: Translational value of periodontitis and oral cancer association from hype to hope. June 2021 DOI: 20935/AL1348 Pradeepika LAA, Thilakumara I, Tilakaratne A, Fonseka M (2021). Aesthetic and Functional Rehabilitation of a Patient with Generalized Tooth Wear. Journal of Multidisciplinary Dental Research, 2021: 7 (x) 1-5. Tilakaratne A (2022). Professionalism in Clinical Dental Practice. ASRDS News Letter, October 2022, Vol 1, Issue 1, 13-15. Tilakaratne A (2024). Juggling with Antibiotics: Addressing a Major Public Health Concern with Recommendations from European Federation of Periodontology, Pulse magazine – CCDSL E- Newsletter | December 2024, Volume V- Issue 2. Kumari KMCP and Tilakaratne A (2024). Nonsurgical and Surgical Approach for Management of Cyclosporine-A and Nifedipine-Induced Gingival Overgrowth. Annals of Dentistry, 2024; 31: 40-48. https://doi.org/10.22452/adum.vol31.7 Bandaranayake CA, Liyana Arachchige AP, Tilakaratne, A, and Jayasinghe, RD (2025). Association of smokeless tobacco with periodontal health of patients seeking treatment at a Dental Hospital setting in Sri Lanka. Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research, 15(3); 570–575. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobcr.2025.03.011 Publications in Text Books Tilakaratne A (2023). Sex Hormone Modulation in Periodontal Inflammation and Healing: In Rahman, M.T., Tueghels, W., Lamont, R.J. (eds) Immunology for Dentistry. Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN: ‎ 978-1-119-89302-8 Leuke Bandara D, Tilakaratne A (2023). Pus Discharging from the Gum: Periodontal Disease. In: Tilakaratne, W.M., Kallarakkal, T.G. (eds) Clinicopathological Correlation of Oral Diseases. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-24408-7_3 Tilakaratne A (2014). OSCE for Clinical Dental Sciences (Chapter 7: Periodontology); edited by Chakravarthy P.V.K. et al. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd, ISBN: 978-93-5152-216-4.   Research Presentations at meetings / Publications in abstract form Tilakaratne A and Soory M (1997). The effects of oestradiol-17b and progesterone on the metabolism of two androgen substrates in human gingival fibroblasts. J. Endocrinol. (supplement) 155: P67. Presented at the 188th meeting of Society of Endocrinology, Royal College of Physicians, London, UK. Soory M and Tilakaratne A (1998). Inhibition of minocycline-induced 5a-reductase activity by finasteride, in periosteal fibroblasts. Bioscientifica. P1-299. Presented at IV European Congress of Endocrinology. European Federation of Endocrine Societies held in Spain. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (1998). Androgen metabolism by fibroblasts in response to oestradiol-17b and progesterone, alone and in combinatio J. Dent. Res. 77 (IADR abstracts): 867. Presented at International Academy of Dental Research held in Nice, France. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (1998). 5a-Reduction of androgen substrates in response to oestradiol-17b and effects of the anti-androgen finasteride. J. Endocrinol. (supplement) 159: P72. Presented at the 189th meeting of Society of Endocrinology, Royal College of Physicians, London, UK. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (1998). Effects of the anti-androgen finasteride on 5a-reduction of androgens in the presence of progesterone. J. Endocrinol. (supplement) 159: P73. Presented at the 189th meeting of Society of Endocrinology, Royal College of Physicians, London, UK. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (1999). Anabolic implications of dexamethasone in human gingival and periosteal fibroblasts. J. Dent. Res. 78: (5), 1039 (Abs no. 37), at British society of Dental Research (BSDR), Leeds, UK. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (1999). Regenerative potential of adjunctive indomethacin on human oral periosteal and gingival fibroblasts. (Abstract -ICPR Hand Book –1999). Presented at 11th ICPR (International Congress of Periodontal Research) meeting, Goteborg, Sweden. Tilakaratne A, Soory M, Ranasinghe AW, Ekanayake SL, Corea SMX and De Silva M (1999). Effects of pregnancy on the periodontium. J. Endocrinol. (supplement) 163: (84), at the 190th meeting of British Society of Endocrionology , Royal College of Physicians, London, UK . Tilakaratne A, Soory M, Ranasinghe AW, Ekanayake SL, Corea SMX and De Silva M (1999). Effects of hormonal contraceptives on the periodontium. J. Endocrinol. (supplement) 163: (83), at the 190th meeting of British Society of Endocrionology, Royal College of Physicians, London, UK. Soory M, Tilakaratne A (1999). Expression of steroid metabolising enzymes in human oral periosteal and gingival fibroblasts in response to indomethacin. J. Endocrinol. (supplement)163: (82), at the 190th meeting of British Society of Endocrionology, Royal College of Physicians, London, UK. Soory M, Tilakaratne A (1999). The modulation of androgen metabolism by oestrogen and indomethacin using human gingival fibroblasts in culture. J. Endocrinol. (supplement) 163: (85, at the 190th meeting of British Society of Endocrionology , Royal College of Physicians, London, UK. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (1999), Regenerative potential of minocycline in the presence of oestradiol –17b in human gingival fibroblasts – at 14th Annual Scientific Sessions of College of Dentistry and Stomatology of Sri Lanka, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2000). Effects of dexamethasone on the metabolism of testosterone in human gingival fibroblasts, at Annual Research Sessions of Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, 29th October 2000. (Abstract in pg 19). Soory M and Tilakaratne A (2000). Modulation of androgen action by minocycline and oestradiol in human gingival fibroblasts. J. Dent. Res. 79:1172 (21). Presented at the British Society of Dental Research (BSDR) in Lancaster, UK. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2000). Androgen mediated alkaline phosphatate (ALP) activity in human gingival and oral periosteal fibroblasts; inhibition by the alkaline phosphatase inhibitor levamisole. J. Endocrinol. (supplement) 167,P77. Presented at the 191st meeting of the British Society of Endocrinology, Royal College of Physicians, London, UK. Soory M and Tilakaratne A (2000). Alkaline phosphatase activity and indomethacin mediated androgen action in fibroblasts. J. Dent.Res. 79:312. (Abstract no: 1351).  Presented at the General Sessions of International Academy of Dental Research 2000, held in Washington, USA. Tilakaratne A, Ranasinghe AW, Corea SMX and Ekanayake SL (1996). Pregnancy and periodontal disease – an analysis of base line data. Presented at Annual Staff Research Sessions held at the Institute of Fundamental Studies, Kandy, Sri Lanka on 11th February 1996. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2001). Metabolism of 4-androstenedione in response to oestradiol-17b and minocycline in human oral periosteum. Presented at the international Dental Congress & 69th year SLDA Annual sessions, 29th June to 1st July 2001, held at Colombo, Sri Lanka. Abstract - page 70 in the conference manual. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2001). Androgen metabolism by phenytoin, oestradiol and tamoxifen in human gingival fibroblasts. Presented at the 4th Asian Pacific Society of Periodontology meeting at Kuala-Lumpur, Malaysia, on the 25th of September 2001. Soory M and Tilakaratne A (2001). Metabolism of androgen substrates by gingival fibroblasts in response to nicotine and oestradiol. (P 86), 192nd meeting of the Society of Endocrinology, London 3-4 December 2001. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2001). Modulation of androgen metabolism by oestradiol and finasteride in response to phenytoin in gingival fibroblasts. (P 87), 192nd meeting of the Society of Endocrinology, London 3-4 December 2001. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2001). Modulation of androgen metabolism by alkaline phosphatase and its inhibition by levamisole in oral periosteal fibroblasts. (P 88) Bioscientifica, 192nd meeting of the Society of Endocrinology, London 3-4 December 2001. Soory M and Tilakaratne A (2002). Androgen metabolic response to glucose, insulin and nicotine in fibroblasts. Presented at the 12th International Conference on molecular determinants of risk. 5th-9th June, 2002 in North Carolina. Soory M & Tilakaratne A (2002). Effects of growth factors and phenytoin on androgen metabolism. Presented at Pan European Festival in Cardiff, UK. (September 2002). Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2002). The effects of nicotine and androgen metabolism in fibroblasts, mediated by oestradiol and the alkaline phosphatase inhibitor levamisole. Endocrine abstracts (DP2), 193rd meeting of the Society of Endocrinology, London 4-6 November 2002. Soory M and Tilakaratne A (2002). Effects of glucose, insulin, glucagon and nicotine on cultured fibroblasts. Endocrine abstracts (DP3), 193rd meeting of the Society of Endocrinology, London 4-6 November 2002. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2002). Inhibition of dexamethasone mediated androgen metabolism by levamisole in oral periosteal fibroblasts. Endocrine abstracts 4P 82 193rd meeting of the Society of Endocrinology, London 4-6 November 2002. Soory M and Tilakaratne A (2003). Response of a hyperglycaemic cell culture model to Transforming Growth Factor and alkaline phosphatase, using androgen biomarkers. IADR abstract (no: 2219), 81st General session of the International Association for Dental Research. June 25-28, 2003, Goteborg, Sweden. Siriwardena BSMS, Tilakaratne WM, Amaratunge EAPD and Tilakaratne A (2003). A Comparative study of oral squamous cell carcinoma in the young and the old. Presented at the Annual Research Sessions of University of Peradeniya, 23rd October 2003. Proceedings and abstracts book (Vol 8) page 69. Siriwardena BSMS, Tilakaratne WM, Tilakaratne A and Amaratunge EAPD (2004). A comparative study of oral squamous cell carcinoma in the young and the old - A histopathological analysis. Presented at 72nd annual scientific sessions of Sri Lanka Dental Association, held in Colombo on 19th & 20th June 2004. Abstract - page number 36 in abstract book. Siriwardena BSMS, Tilakaratne WM, Tilakaratne A and Amaratunge EAPD (2004). A comparative study of oral squamous cell carcinoma in the young and the old in Sri Lanka. For the 4th UICC World Conference Cancer Organisations, in Dublin, Ireland on 19th November 2004. Siriwardena BSMS, Tilakaratne WM, Tilakaratne A and Amaratunge EAPD; May 2005. Demographic, aetiological, histopathological and survival differences in the younger and older oral squamous cell carcinoma patients in Sri Lanka. Presented at ASOMP sessions (2nd Asian Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology) in Seoul, Korea on 27th May 2005. Soory M and Tilakaratne A (2006). Interactions of lipo polysacharide, Low Density Lipoprotein and Minocycline in osteoblasts. Presented at International Association for Dental Research, Brisbane, Australia. J Denta Res Sp. Issue. ISSN 0022-0345. Soory M and Tilakaratne A (2006). An osteoblastic redox model simulating insulin resistance in periodontal patients. Presented at Pan European Federation meeting, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. J Dent Res. Sp Issue.. ISSN 0022-0345. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2006). Redox status of a hypoglycaemic cell culture model of osteoblasts supplemented with bacterial LPS and minocycline. Endocrine Society meeting. Endocr Abs 12, P44. ISSN 0022-0795. Soory M and Tilakaratne A (2006). Oxidative stress induced by TNF-alpha and glucose in an osteoblastic model and therapeutic implications of minocycline. Endocrine Society meeting. Endocr Abs 12, P45. ISSN 0022-0795. Tilakaratne A and Soory M; Finasteride Propecia Abstracts, DreamPharm Online Pharmacy: Effects of the anti-androgen finasteride on the modulatory actions of oestradiol on androgen metabolism by human gingival fibroblasts. Soory M and Tilakaratne A; Finasteride Propecia Abstracts, DreamPharm Online Pharmacy: The effect of minocycline on the metabolism of androgens by human oral periosteal fibroblasts and its inhibition by finasteride. Farook FF, Tilakaratne A, Jayasinghe RD and Tilakaratne WM (2008). Clinico-pathological analysis of Odontogenic Keratocyst. SLDA–Kandy Branch Annual Scientific Sessions on 30th March 2008. Jayasinghe RM, Tilakaratne A, Amarasena HDN, Anandamoorthy T (2008). A study on patients with upper removable partial dentures and their effects on periodontal tissues. Peradeniya University Research Sessions (PURSE) – 18th December 2008. Jayasinghe RM, Tilakaratne A, Amarasena HDN, Anandamoorthy T (2008). Clinical effects of removable acrylic partial dentures on periodontal attachment apparatus. International Dental Conference, Sri Lanka Dental Association (SLDA) – 19th-22nd June 2008. Soory M, Tilakaratne (2008) Anabolic response of osteoblasts to doxycycline in an inflammatory model, Pan European Federation Meeting, London, UK, International Association for Dental Research, Abstract 926, 10th – 12th September 2008. Tilakaratne A, Soory M (2009) Acute phase reactants and response to doxycycline in cultured osteoblasts, Journal of Dental Research (Abstract). Conference Paper. British Society for Dental Research (126). Jayasingha RM, Tilakaratne A, Amarasena HDN, Mack F, Anandamoorthy T (2009). Relieve of marginal contact of acrylic removable partial dentures and their effects on periodontal parameters. Gold Coast Health and Medical Conference –Gold Coast, Australia December 2009 Farook FF, Tilakaratne A, Dassanayake BK (2010). Basic Periodontal Examination as a means to determine the type, severity and distribution of Periodontal Disease. 2nd Annual Academic Sessions of Association of Specialists in Restorative Dentistry in Sri Lanka, “Setting the Trends in Restorative Dentistry". Held in Colombo 20th – 21st March 2010. Abstract Book Page numbers 15-16. Edirisinghe GK, Leuke Bandara D, Perera WMMS, Tilakaratne A, Jayasinghe JAVP (2010). Management of a Drug-Induced Gingival Overgrowth (DIGO) Patient: A Case Report. 2nd Annual Academic Sessions of Association of Specialists in Restorative Dentistry in Sri Lanka, “Setting the Trends in Restorative Dentistry". Held in Colombo 20th – 21st March 2010. Abstract Book Page numbers 17-18. Farook FF, Perera WKL, Dassanayake BK, Tilakaratne WM, Tilakaratne A (2011). Comparison of periodontal status and periodontal treatment response among current smokers and non-smokers. Presented at the 3rd Annual Academic Sessions of Association of Specialists in Restorative Dentistry in Sri Lanka. Held in Colombo 11th – 12th June 2011. (Published in the Abstract Book – Pg 32-33). Perera WKL, Dassanayake BK, Tilakaratne A (2011). Comparison of effectiveness of two designs of inter-dental toothbrushes (IDTBs) in removing dental plaque. Presented at 79th Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka Dental Association in Colombo, 18th - 19th June 2011, Research Paper 1 in the abstract book. Mack F, Tilakaratne A, Amarasena HDN, Jayasingha RM, Anandamoorthy T. Impact of marginal contact of partial dentures on periodontal parameters; IADR/AADR General session and Exhibition 2011, California, USA (Session 145, Clinical topics in Prosthodontic research, presentation number, 1048) Perera WKL, Farook FF, Dassanayake BK, Tilakaratne WM, Tilakaratne A (2011). Periodontal healing response in a group of Sri Lankan smokers following a phase of non-surgical periodontal therapy. International Summer Programme 2011, 28-31 August – Organ/Tissue Development and Regeneration Fundamentals and clinical Applications. Held in Tokyo Medical & Dental University, Japan - Poster Presentation (abstract on page: 50). Leuke Bandara D, Kularatne S and Tilakaratne A (2011). A study to evaluate the beneficial effects of non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT) in a group of patients diagnosed with chronic periodontitis: A retrospective study. Presented at the Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka Dental Association (Kandy Branch), 10th-11th October 2011, page 30-31. Perera WKL, Amaratunga EAAP, Mohotty WC, Perera NMP, Kularatne S, Sivakanesan R and Tilakaratne A (2011). Association between plasma lipid levels and periodontitis. A preliminary analysis. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions, Sri Lanka. Vol 16, 24th November 2011. Page: 62. Leuke Bandara D, Kularatne S and Tilakaratne A (2012). Achieving successful clinical outcome measures following non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT): Presented at the 4th Annual Academic Sessions of Association of Specialists in Restorative Dentistry in Sri Lanka. Held in Colombo on 2nd & 3rd June 2012. (Published in the Abstract Book – Pg 25-26). Kularatne JB, Perera WKL, Tilakaratne A (2012). Prevalence of type-2 diabetes among patients diagnosed with periodontitis in a Specialized Periodontology Unit in Sri Lanka. Presented at 80th Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka Dental Association in Colombo, 30th June-1st July 2012, Research Paper: Page 25 in the abstract book. Bogoda BABM, Perera WKL, Tilakaratne A (2012). Assessment of patients’ knowledge and awareness of the association between systemic diseases/ risk factors and periodontal disease. Presented at 80th Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka Dental Association in Colombo, 30th June-1st July 2012, Research Paper: Page 24 in the abstract book. Bogoda BABM, Kularatne JB, Perera WMMS, Perera WKL and Tilakaratne A (2013). Effectiveness of adjunctive oral gels and mouth rinses commercially available in Sri Lanka in controlling plaque and gingival inflammation. FDI-SLDA Joint International Conference in Colombo- 2013. Tilakaratne A and Soory M (2013). Modulation of C-Reactive protein and oxidized LDL by Minocycline in osteoblasts. British Society for Oral and Dental Research (September 9-11, 2013) held in Bath, England. Illeperuma RP, Siriwardena S, Jayathikale D, Pitakotuwage N, Kumarasiri R, Attygalla M, Peiris R, Tilakaratne A, Tilakaratne WM (2014). Analysis of oral cancer cases of Sri Lanka for 13 years. International Association of Oral Pathologists (May 2014) held in Istanbul, Turkey. pp-221. Jayatilake JAMS, Bogoda BABM, Kularatne JB, Senanayake MDSM, Tilakaratne A (2014). Prevalence of Staphylococci and Candida in the periodontal pockets and oral cavity of patients with chronic periodontitis. Poster presentation; Abstract published in the abstract book of iPURSE (International meeting of Peradeniya University Research Sessions) – July 2014. Gunadasa CS, Gamage P, Wijesekara D, Sachindri S, Wijekoon B, Mahagedara M, Leuke Bandara D and Tilakaratne A (2017). Presentation of Abscesses in the periodontium in a group of patients with varying glycaemic levels: A preliminary analysis of an observation study Oral Presentation. Abstract published in the abstract book of iPURSE (International meeting of Peradeniya University Research Sessions) – November 2017. Gunadasa TVKCS, Mahagedara HBMMSB, Wijekoon WMBS, Wijesekara WMDLK, Sachindri DKH, Gamage MDPN, Kumari KMCP, Leuke Bandara D and Tilakaratne A (2017). Abscesses and other purulent infections in the periodontium with or without Diabetes Mellitus. In proceedings of iPURSE (Peradeniya University International Research Sessions) 2017 Volume 21, Abstract no 447. Leuke Bandara D, De Silva K and Tilakaratne A (2017). Reduction in tooth mobility as a clinical outcome measure following non-surgical periodontal therapy. Oral Presentation. Abstract (416) published in the abstract book of iPURSE (International meeting of Peradeniya University Research Sessions) – November 2017. Wimalarathna AAK, Fonseka MCN, Jayasinghe JAVP and Tilakaratne A (2018). Management of drug-induced gingival overgrowth (DIGO) through full mouth disinfection (FMD) approach. Academic Sessions of Association of Specialists in Restorative Dentistry Sri Lanka 2018. Abstract Book Page number 37. Rasnayaka RMSGK, Rajapakshe R and Tilakaratne A (2021). Use of platelet rich fibrin in treatment of intra-bony defects in periodontitis patients: A report of two cases. Academic Sessions of Association of Specialists in Restorative Dentistry Sri Lanka, 01st August 2021. Shifra RSF, Chathurika MMH, Chandraprabha AAK and Tilakaratne A (2022). Awareness of Interdental Cleaning Aids (IDCAs) and Their Use and Perceived Benefits by Dental Students of the University of Peradeniya. Dental Students’ Research Symposium – STURESY 2022. ISSN: 2950-7286 Karthik S, Leuke Bandara D, Tilakaratne A (2023). Factors associated with selection of self-oral care products by patients attending the University Dental Hospital, Peradeniya: a preliminary analysis. 45th Annual Academic Sessions of Kandy Society of Medicine, Sri Lanka, February 2023. Abstract No. OP 101. Karthik S, Leuke Bandara D, Tilakaratne A (2023). Awareness and competence in managing common medical emergencies in a dental clinic by dental nursing officers at the University Dental Hospital, Peradeniya. Abstract submitted for iPURSE (International conference of Peradeniya University Research Sessions) – September 2023. Leuke Bandara D, WMBS Wijekoon, Mahagedara HBMMSB, Gunadasa TVKCS, Karthik S, Tilakaratne A (2023). Knowledge on home-care plaque control methods in patients with periodontal disease; Findings from a periodontal clinic. Abstract accepted for oral presentation at iPURSE (International conference of Peradeniya University Research Sessions) – September 2023. Bandaranayake BMCA, Pradeepika LAA, Tilakaratne A, Jayasinghe RD (2024). Association of smokeless tobacco with periodontal health in patients seeking treatment at a dental hospital setting: Findings from Sri Lanka. Oral presentation at the College of Dentistry and Stomatology of Sri Lanka, 37th Annual Scientific Sessions, 7th April 2024. Malik NSA, Amri HA, Cheah CW, Tilakaratne A (2024). Dietary survey of patients with periodontitis - A pilot study. EP7, presented at Universiti Malaya Dental Students’ Scientific Conference, April 2024. Liyana Arachchige AP, Chathurika K, Rodrigo A, Vithanaarachchi N, Fonseka M, Tilakaratne A (2024). Interdisciplinary management of a patient with generalised advanced periodontitis and median diastema. Poster presentation at Sri Lanka Dental Association 91st Annual Scientific Sessions 2024 & FDI Global Continuing Education Programme, June 2024. Hewage PA, Tilakaratne A, Vithanaarachchi VSN, Fonseka MCN (2024). Multi-disciplinary management of a patient with chronic periodontitis. Poster presentation at Sri Lanka Dental Association 91st Annual Scientific Sessions 2024 & FDI Global Continuing Education Programme, June 2024. Gopal SV, Vaithilingam RD, Rahman MT, Tilakaratne A, Aziz J (2025). Effect of nonsurgical periodontal therapy on anti-carbamylated protein antibodies and myeloperoxidase in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and periodontitis-A randomized clinical trial. Euro-Perio 11 Conference, Vienna, May 14-17, 2025.   Supervised Research Effects of nonsurgical periodontal therapy on myeloperoxidase and anticarbamylated protein antibodies in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and periodontitis, conducted in Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya Nonadherence to Oral Hygiene Instructions among Periodontitis Patients: A Mixed Methods Study Impact of oral mucosal lesions on periodontal health of patients attending Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya Dietary pattern of periodontitis patients in Malaysia Awareness of Interdental Cleaning Aids (IDCAs), and perceived benefits by dental students Patient satisfaction following non-surgical periodontal therapy and the impact of periodontal treatment on oral health related quality of life in patients attending the Periodontology clinic, Dental Hospital, Peradeniya Self-medication practices for oral & dental diseases among patients attending for dental treatment Comparison of the effectiveness of three different modalities of non-surgical periodontal debridement for chronic periodontitis Occurrence of periodontal-endodontic lesions among patients with pre-existing periodontal/ dental disease Prevalence of Abscesses on the periodontium: Could It Be a Reliable Predictor of Diabetes Mellitus? Prevalence of dental caries and periodontal diseases in betel quid chewers and non-chewers attending University Dental Hospital, Peradeniya Association between Oral Potential Malignant Disorders (OPMD) and Periodontitis in patients attending to the Dental Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya. Factors associated with selection of oral self-care products by patients attending the University Dental Hospital, Peradeniya. Postgraduate and Undergraduate Supervision (Research and Audit Projects) at UM  Doctor in Periodontology Research: Nonadherence to Oral Hygiene Instructions among Periodontitis Patients: A Mixed Methods Study, 2025-2028 Effects of Nonsurgical Perodontal Therapy on Myeloperoxidase and Anticarbamylated Protein Antibodies in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Periodontitis, 2023-2026 Clinical Audit Project Supervision- Dr Perio Yr 1 -PELANTIKAN SEBAGAI PENYELIA AUDIT KLINIKAL BAGI CALON IJAZAH KEDOKTORAN KLINIKAL, DOKTOR PERIODONTOLOGI (TAHUN 1), SESI AKADEMIK 2024/2025 Clinical Audit Project Supervision- Dr Perio Yr 1 -PELANTIKAN SEBAGAI PENYELIA AUDIT KLINIKAL BAGI CALON IJAZAH KEDOKTORAN KLINIKAL, DOKTOR PERIODONTOLOGI (TAHUN 1), SESI AKADEMIK 2022/2023 Elective Project Supervision (UG) - PELANTIKAN SEBAGAI PENYELIA BERSAMA PROJEK ELEKTIF PELAJAR 2023-2024 Elective Project Supervision (UG) - PELANTIKAN SEBAGAI PENYELIA BERSAMA PROJEK ELEKTIF PELAJAR 2024-2026 Awards/Merits/Recognition President’s Research Awards (1999) President’s Research Awards (2000) President’s Research Awards (2001 President’s Research Awards (2002) President’s Research Awards (2003) President’s Research Awards (2006) President’s Research Awards (2007) President’s Research Awards (2014) Best Research Presentation Award at the Annual Research Sessions of Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka in 2000. Commendable Research presentation–Annual Research Sessions of University of Peradeniya – 2003 “New Scientist” Report – November 1999; the editorial report (my research work carried out in Sri Lanka as original / first time reported in the world). "Most Outstanding Student Award" in Diploma in counselling programme in 2002 conducted in Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo. Award of Friedrich- Ebert -Stiftung (FES) Scholarship on merit for the Diploma in Counselling - 2002.   Orations, Guest Lectures, Reviewer, Judge Panel and Contribution at Symposia Title: Periodontal considerations in Orthodontics. Lecture delivered at the 2nd annual scientific sessions of Sri Lanka Orthodontic Society, in Colombo, on 18th July 2004. Title: Recent Advances in Aesthetic Dentistry. Lecture for the symposium at Silver Jubilee Academic Sessions in Kandy Society of Medicine, Sri Lanka, 7th February 2003. Title: Surgical Periodontal Therapy. Lecture delivered at College of Dentistry and Stomatology of Sri Lanka - 18th Annual Scientific Sessions on 13th March 2005 in Colombo. Title: Current Aspects of Periodontal Treatment. Lecture delivered on continuing professional education organized by Sri Lanka Dental Association (SLDA), at the Organization of Professional Association, Colombo, on 11th October 2002. Title: “Population Needs & Periodontal Health Promotion Programmes in Sri Lanka” lecture delivered at the international symposium of UKM held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 26th October 2007. Title: “Implementing Periodontics in Community Setting” lecture delivered at the international symposium of UKM held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 27th October 2007 Title: “Advances in Periodontal Treatment”. Plenary Lecture delivered in SLDA Regional Scientific Sessions – Southern Province. Theme: Dentistry in the Peripheries, on 3rd November 2002 Title: “Critical Decisions in Periodontics”. Guest Lecture at SLDA Kandy Branch on 30th March 2008 Title: “General Health and Oral Health”. Guest Lecture delivered for the Clinical Society – Base Hospital, Matale on 30th October 2008. Title: An Unforsakable Sphere to a Restorative Dentist. Guest Lecture delivered for the 1st Annual Academic Sessions of Association of Specialists in Restorative Dentistry-Sri Lanka, June 2009. Title: “Status of Oral Disease in Systemic Health - Possible mechanisms”. Guest Lecture delivered for 31st Annual Academic Sessions of Kandy Society of Medicine – 10th to14th February 2009. Title: “Nonsurgical periodontal management in General Dental Practice”. Symposium on Periodontology – 32nd Asia Pacific Dental Congress - (12th – 16th May 2010) – BMICH, Colombo. Title: Periodontal Disease as a potential threat to general health: Worthwhile unification amongst oral and general health care providers. Periodontal Disease & General Health Symposium – 24th Annual Academic Sessions of College of Dentistry & Stomatology of Sri Lanka (26th & 27th March 2011) – Colombo. Symposium: Management of an Adult Periodontal Patient - 24th Annual Academic Sessions of College of Dentistry & Stomatology of Sri Lanka (26th & 27th March 2011) – Colombo. Title: “Periodontal Infections” A potential threat to systemic health. Invited Guest Lecture presented at Penang International Dental College, Malaysia – 15th September 2011. Title: “Improvement of gingival aesthetics”. Joint Guest Lecture presented at the 5th Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Orthodontic Society. (10th March 2012) – Kandy. Title: “Periodontal disease and systemic inflammation”. Guest lecture delivered at the Annual Academic Sessions of Kandy Society of Medicine –8th February 2014. Delivered the Oration-2014 of College of Dentistry & Stomatology of Sri Lanka. Title: ”Periodontal Disease and Cardiovascular Co-morbidities”. Delivered in Colombo, 22nd March 2014. Title: “Soft Tissue Aesthetics in Periodontics”. Guest lecture delivered at the International Conference of Dental Specialties, 9th-10th May 2014 at ITS Centre for Dental Studies and Research, Ghaziabad, Delhi, India. Title: “Management of Therapy-Resistant Periodontitis”. Guest lecture delivered at the International Conference of Dental Specialties, 9th-10th May 2014 at ITS Centre for Dental Studies and Research, Ghaziabad, Delhi, India. Title: “Systemic and periodontal disease associations: Diabetes Mellitus & Periodontal disease”. Guest lecture delivered at the SLDA Southern Branch Regional Scientific Sessions, 31st August 2014 at Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka. Title: “Challenges for the present-day clinician in the management of therapy-resistant periodontitis”. Guest lecture delivered at the 6th Annual Academic Sessions of Association of Specialists in Restorative Dentistry- Sri Lanka, on 24th August 2014 in Colombo Title: “Research Methodology and Ethics in Clinical Research” (Lecture delivered at a postgraduate forum). Organized by the College of Dentistry and Stomatology of Sri Lanka, on 13th September 2014 in Colombo. Title: “Periodontitis and pre-term low birth weight babies”- Guest Lecture, at Coorg Institute of Dental Science, Coorg, India on 12th September 2015. Title: “Interdisciplinary Management of Adult Patients with Periodontitis”. Conducted the workshop organized by the College of Dentistry and Stomatology of Sri Lanka, held in Colombo on 31st October 2015. Title: “Workshop on Periodontal therapy for therapy-resistant patients” (Lectures delivered at a postgraduate forum). Organized by the College of Dentistry and Stomatology of Sri Lanka, October 2015 in Colombo. Title: “Oral Health is General Health”. Symposium and Workshop organized by the College of Medical Administrators of Sri Lanka, held in Colombo on 5th January 2016. Title: “Oral Health is General Health”. Symposium and Workshop organized by the College of Medical Administrators of Sri Lanka, held in Colombo on 5th January 2016. Symposium and Panel Discussion: Implementation of Oral Health is General Health concept, by the College of Medical Administrators of Sri Lanka, held in Colombo on 19th-21st February 2016. Title: “Periodontal Care for the Dental Practitioner”. Guest Lecture delivered for Annual Scientific Sessions of SLDA (Kandy Branch) – 22nd January 2017. Title: “Periodontal-Systemic Interface: An Overturned Paradigm”. Guest Lecture delivered at the Annual Scientific Sessions of Association of Restorative Specialists in Sri Lanka – 02nd July 2017. Title: Periodontitis & Periimplantitis - Can the Former Predispose the Latter? Invited Guest Lecture delivered at the 30th MDA Scientific Convention and Trade Exhibition (30th MDA SCATE 2023) organized by Malaysian Dental Association -19th February 2023. Title: Management of Periodontitis - Implementation of the New Classification, Invited lecture for Professional Sharing for Association of Specialists in Restorative Dentistry- Sri Lanka (International), 27th March 2024. Title: Implementation of the New Classification & S3 Clinical Practice Guidelines for Periodontal Management of Patients: Professional sharing as CPD for professional updating - Association of Specialists in Restorative Dentistry- Sri Lanka (international) -10th April 2024. Title: 2017 Classification of Periodontal Diseases and Conditions (Evidence-Based Updates), Commonwealth Dental Association – CPD Program - Promoting Oral Health in the Commonwealth, Commonwealth Dental Association (International) – 28th April 2024. Title: Management of Periodontitis: Implementing S3 Guidelines into Clinical Practice, Professional Sharing: Promoting Oral Health in the Commonwealth, Commonwealth Dental Association and Ghana Dental Association (International)- 26th May 2024. Title: 13th Dr K.D.G. Saparamadu Oration: Addressing Inequalities in Oral Health: Insights from Current Global Burden of Oral Diseases, at College of Community Dentistry of Sri Lanka- 22nd February 2025, at Colombo.  Title: Sub-antimicrobial dose doxycycline medication for periodontal diseases, delivered for Faculty of Dentistry Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia - 30th April 2025. Contribution in Workshops Third Country Training Programme (TCTP) for postgraduates for the neighbouring countries as a course coordinator and a resource person (2003-2007). Resource person in Hands-on workshop in Periodontology for General Practitioners in Sri Lanka - November 2000. Resource person in several workshops conducted by the Tobacco Cessation Unit in Faculty of Dental Sciences for Public Health Nurses Resource person in workshops on “Using Counselling Skills in Higher Education” – Organized by the Staff Development Centre, University of Peradeniya. “Ethical Issues in Research on Traditional Medicine: Drafting Guidelines on TM Research”; 13th – 14th August 2015 held in Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo. “Hormonal Influences on Periodontium”- Symposium: [PRESTO]. Conducted the workshop on Restorative Stomatognathics. 10th-12th September 2015, at Coorg Institute of Dental Science, Coorg, India.  “Periodontal Health in Osteopenic Women”- Symposium: [PRESTO]. Conducted the workshop on Restorative Stomatognathics. 10th-12th September 2015, at Coorg Institute of Dental Science, Coorg, India. “Oral Health is General Health” – Symposium. Conducted by the College of Medical Administrators of Sri Lanka, 19th-21st February 2016, held in Colombo. “Postgraduate Training Requirements, Pre-Board Certification Assessment and Planning for Foreign Training”, 3rd September 2016, held in Colombo. Contributed at the “Case-Based Learning (CBL) Workshop” organized by the Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya, 5th January 2023. Resource person for integrated (module) question construction workshop, January 2024. Participation in conferences, workshops and other scientific meetings for continuous professional development Workshop on the Course Unit System, conducted by the QAA Council and Unit for Development of Dental Education- 14th March 2009 at Faculty of Dental Sciences, Peradeniya. Workshop in "Educational Science" conducted by Medical Education Unit (W.H.O Regional Teacher Training Centre for South East Asia), Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya from 7th-18th December 1992). Workshop in Periodontology (80-20 concept) – Organized by the College of General Dental Practitioners of Sri Lanka, March 1992. Workshop in "modern management" with the collaboration of World Health Organisation from 22-09-2000 to 24-09-2000 held in Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya. Workshop on dental undergraduate curriculum revision (“In-course Assessments”) Faculty of Dental Sciences 26th June 2004. Workshop on dental undergraduate curriculum development – Presentation of course aims by Divisional Representatives- held at Mawanella on 6th October 2006. Several Workshops on undergraduate curriculum development in the Faculty of Dental Sciences. Workshop on “Proposed review of the postgraduate dental education programme conducted by the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM) Colombo, held at the PGIM Colombo on 2nd & 3rd April, 2005. Participation in 4th Asian Pacific Society of Periodontology meeting – Theme: New millennium challenges in Periodontology in the Asian Pacific Region, in Kuala-Lumpur, Malaysia, on the 24th -25th of September 2001. Participation in a seminar/ workshop on counselling – by Dr Quincy, organized by the University of Peradeniya, held in Faculty of Arts. Participation in a seminar in Advanced Oral Implantology – Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya, 14th-15th February 2001. Participation in “The safe use of Radioactive materials in the laboratory study day training course – 21st September 2005, held at Medical Physics Department, Guy’s & St Thomas’ Medical and Dental Schools, London UK. Attended training in “Basic Life Support and Airway Adjuncts – 2006. At Guy’s and St Thomas’ Dental Hospital, London UK. Participation in International Dental Conference and 69th year SLDA Annual Sessions, 29th – 1st July 2001, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Participation in the 2nd Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Orthodontic Society, “Combined approach to better smile”- 18th of July 2004, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Participation in the 76th General Sessions of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) - 24th -27th June 1998, held in Nice, France. Participation in 188th meeting of the Society of Endocrinology held at Royal College of Physicians, London, UK – 24th-25th November 1997. Participation in 189th meeting of the Society of Endocrinology held at Royal College of Physicians, London, UK – November 1998. Participation in 14th Annual Scientific Sessions of College of Dentistry & Stomatology – December 1999, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Participation in Annual Research sessions of Faculty of Dental Sciences – 29th of October 2000. Participation in Annual Research sessions of University of Peradeniya from year 2001. Participation in Annual Staff Research Sessions 1994 / 1995 – 11th February 1996 – held at IFS (Institute of Fundamental Studies), Kandy, Sri Lanka. Participation in 72nd Annual Scientific Sessions of SLDA – 19th & 20th June 2004. Participation in Workshop on Bench Marking Subject Standards – Quality Assurance Project – 11th December 2004. Contributed in the workshop on ‘Ethical Issues in Research on Traditional Medicine (TM): Drafting guidelines on TM research; 13th- 14th August 2015, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo. Participation at Webinar – ‘Periodontal Regeneration: The Impact of a New Generation of Biomaterial’- Organized by Alumni MCLINDENT Periodontology, University Malaya – 6th May 2021. Participation at Webinar – ‘Friend or Foe? Cooperation and Competition in Oral Biofilms’- Organized by Oral & Craniofacial Biology Research Group (OCBRG), Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya – 25th May 2021. Participation at 2 Days Webinar – “Bleeding Gums - A Warning Sign of Your Health” - Organized by Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya – 14th & 15th June 2021. Participation at Webinar – ‘Application of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) in Dentistry’ - Organized by Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya – 9th July 2021. Participation at Webinar – “Periodontal Disease Management: The Patient-Centred Story” - Organized by Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya – 20th August 2021. Participation at Webinar – ‘Dealing with Hypersensitivity - Alumni MCD (Periodontology) UM Webinar Series’ - Organized by Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya – 25th April 2022. Participation at Webinar – ‘Writing a Research Grant Proposal’- Organized by Dental Research Management Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya – 28th June 2022. Participation at Webinar – ‘Periodontitis & Covid-19 - Alumni MCD (Periodontology) UM Webinar Series’ - Organized by Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya – 29th June 2022. Participation at Webinar – ‘Pro-microbial Therapies in Oral Health Care: From Science to Implementation’ - Organized by Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya – 24th August 2022. Completed training in Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider – Conducted by University Malaya – 01st October 2022. Completed training on ‘Spectrum – Where to Start?”– Conducted by ADEC, University Malaya – 14th October 2022. Participation at Webinar – ‘Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders (OPMD)’- Organized by University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) – 13th April 2022. Participation at Webinar – ‘Emerging Strategies in Insulin Delivery for the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus’- Organized by University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) – 9th November 2022. Participation in ‘Effective Curriculum Design and Development – Outcome-Based Approach’ - Course organized by Academic Development and Enhancement Centre (ADEC), University of Malaya on 10th May 2023. Participation at Webinar – ‘Research Driving Reform Addressing Oral Health Inequality’ – Organized by Community Oral Health Research Group (COHRG), Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya – 12th May 2023. Participation at Webinar – ‘Post-endodontic Crown Lengthening Procedure’ – Organized by Malaysian Society of Periodontology (MSP), Study Club, 17th May 2023. Research Talk – ‘Nurturing Young Academics into Clinical Research’ – Organized by Clinical Craniofacial Dental Research Group (CCDRG), Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya – 23rd May 2023. Participation at Webinar – ‘Collaboration between Academics and Industry in Clinical Trials: A Sharing Session’ – Organized by Clinical Craniofacial Dental Research Group (CCDRG), Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya – 24th May 2023.

Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Cardiologist with main interest in congenital heart disease and echocardiography ( fetal echocardiography, transesophageal and three-dimensional echocardiography). Advanced training in echocardiography in University of Alberta/Stollery Children's Hospital, Canada. Aim to provide best care to children with congenital heart problem in the field of cardiac imaging from fetal to adult. High interest in teaching and training paediatricians and paediatric cardiologist who have special interest in echocardiography. Main research interest to improve health in children with congenital heart disease and collaborate with different field to achieve this aim.

ENGLISH VERSION Dr. Siti Arni Basir is an Associate Professor in the Department of  Shariah, Economics and Governance),  Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya. She hails from Batu Pahat, Johor and lives in USJ Subang Jaya. She obtained  her early education at Seri Mulia Primary School and Seri Mulia Religious School at Batu Pahat. She then went on to study at the  Permata Jaya Secondary School and   Tun  Saa'don  Secondary School, Batu Pahat, Technical Institute of Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru,  and Dato’ Bentara Luar School, Batu Pahat. She holds a Bachelor of Economics with Honors  (UM), Master of Public Administration  (UM), and Doctor of Philosophy (ISO 9000 Quality Management System) from Salford Business School, University of Salford, (UK). Her areas of expertise are 1. ISLAMIC QUALITY SYSTEM ( Shariah-Based Quality Management System MS 1900);  2. ISLAMIC ADMINISTRATION  (Administration in Islamic Institutions, and Islamic Work Ethics and Values;  3. QUALITY MANAGEMENT (Total Quality Management, Quality Management System ISO 9000 and Innovation) She is the Associate Member of Malaysia's National Professor Council. She is also the Assiociate Member of Centre for Civilisational Dialogue at University of Malaya. In addition, she is the member of Center of Excellence for Halal Training and Education at University Malaya. Siti Arni has been involved in teaching for over 20 years. She actively supervises higher degree students. Over 20 students have completed their Masters and PhD theses under her supervision. She is actively conducting research related to her expertise. The focus of her research is on the implementation of ISO 9000 and quality  programs,  and their relationship with excellence and innovation in the public and corporate sectors. In addition to the technical aspects, her research focuses on the aspects of value and soft factors underlie the success and effectiveness of quality management. Her research has been extensively conducted on high performing public and corporate institutions to ascertain the good practices practiced at the institutions. In addition, she has been active in researching the implementation of   Islamic Quality Management System MS 1900, Halal Management and Islamic Work Ethics at administrative and service institutions. In addition to public and corporate institutions, she is also active in research at Islamic administration institutions and institutions of higher learning. In 2016, she and her team were conducting research program  funded by UMRG-Program entitled ' Wasatiyyah practices in Malaysian Service Sector'. Then, the program have cooperated with   JAKIM and Institute of Wasatiyyah, Prime Minister Department in conducting  Seminar of Wasatiyyah and Governance in 2017. She also actively takes part in a study on the Eco-Mosque, or Green Mosque practices in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. The dedication of volunteers, including community people, university students, and the management of the participating mosques, is what propels the Eco-Mosque initiative. The strong dedication of numerous stakeholders, including governmental organizations, businesses, and non-governmental organizations, also contributed to the program's success. In adition, the Japan Da'wah Center in Osaka provided excellent assistance in the development of this study in Japan. The study on the Eco-Mosque Program focuses on intriguing activities including waste management, compost fertilizer production, urban gardening, energy conservation, recycling, and water conservation. In order to ensure the success of the Eco-Mosque program, this study also focuses on quality management, networking development, and effective leadership. In addition,she is currently researching quality assurance and management practicess in Islamic-based universities in ASEAN countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei. In an attempt to improve the performance of Islamic-based universities studied in the context of ASEAN higher education institutions which are exceptional, dynamic, and ranked among the top universities in the world, this study will highlight best practices in quality initiatives. Siti Arni has published over 213 publications including books, chapters in book, journals, proceedings,  and article in newspapers. 26 of her articles have been published in high impact journals that is ISI  and SCOPUS Indexed Journals. Another 4 articles have been accepted and will be published soon in SCOPUS and WOS indexed journal.  Her articles have been published in various local and international journals such as Journal of Shariah, Journal of Management, Total Quality Management & Business Excellence, International Journal of Higher Education Policy & Management, International Journal of Technology, Humanomics and Advance Science Letter. Her articles have also been published in the Journal of Asian Social Science, JAKIM Research Journal, Civilization Journal of UMRAN, International Journal of Business Management and Global Journal of al-Thaqafah. She is currently with almost 700 followers globally,  RG Score of 892.9 citations, 514 citations and 12 h-index in Researchgate, European  social networking site for scientists and researchers. Her international engagement is equally outstanding. Dr. Arni has represented Malaysia in numerous countries — including United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, Indonesia, Turkiye, Spain, Singapore and Hong Kong — as Keynote Speaker, Invited Speaker, Session Chair and Presenter. These involvements demonstrate her success as a ambassador and advocate for academic alliance between Malaysia and the wider world. She was previously the Head of the Syar'iyyah Syariah Department. She has held various administrative positions such as UM Internal Auditor, Member of Work Ethics Committee,  Member of UM Entrepreneurial Culture Committee and Member of the UM Teaching Evaluation Committee.  In 2022, she was appointed as a Taskforce member to improve the QMS ISO 9000 implementation procedures at UM. She was also appointed as a member of another Taskforce to develop guidelines for  accreditation process for academic programs at UM. Siti Arni is a panel of Malaysian Quality Agency (MQA) and is actively involved in accreditation of academic programs at various Malaysian public and private higher  institutions. She has been involved in accrediting more than 50 academic programs at various HEIs. As stakeholder, she is also involved in the review of the accreditation standards for local and international MQA programs. Siti Arni is a Lead Auditor since 2015 for academic program accreditations conducted by MQA and UM. In order to prepare graduates who can adapt to future employment challenges, the audit work places a strong emphasis on achieving Outcome Based Learning (OBE) objectives and student-centered learning. She is appointed as Academic Program Quality Assurance Expert (ProQAE) in 2018.  As a ProQAE, she is a Consultant in designing and accrediting of Academic Programs at UM. She was also involved as a Member of the Committee designing new Roadmap for Islamic Studies Program in Malaysia. In addition, she has been appointed as Advisory Board,  Editorial Board and Reviewer of articles for local and international journals. She have been appointed as Reviewer to review more than  40 articles for high-impact journal of SCOPUS and WoS indexed. As a Quality Management System expert, she delivers training and consultancy on the implementation of quality systems in the public and corporate sectors in Malaysia. Currently, she is  involved in consultancy work with Malaysian Green Technology & Climate Change (MGTC) to develop Islamic Based Environmental Ethics to foster Pro-Environmental Behavior to make Green Programs in mosques and house of worship successful in line with Malaysia's Environmental Sustainability Plan 2020-2030. Currently, the Japan Da'wah Center in Osaka designated her as a Research Expert Fellow in religious traditions and ecological culture for the Green Mosque or Eco-Mosque program in Japan. Siti Arni was awarded the Associate Fellow of the Quality Management Enhancement Unit (QMEC), University of Malaya in 2019. In 2022, she was appointed as Research Fellow at Islamic Department  in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.  She was alos awarded the Honorary Appointment from the University of Salford as Visiting Lecturer in 2014. She was nominated as a recipient of the Hitachi Scholarship Foundation, Japan, in 2014. She is the recipient of the Certificate and Award of Excellent as well as Gratitude  in 2012, 2015, 2016 and 2018 from UM and UPNM. She was also nominated for the UM Distinguished Lecturer in 2013. In addition, she and her team have 34 local and international research awards including award of diamond, gold, silver and bronze medals. Many of the accolades are Gold Awards. Her 3 research posters have been selected as the Best Posters in the research competitions. Her research has received awards and recognition from prestigious competitions such as the Expo and Creation Competition (PECIPTA) and the International Technology Expo (ITEX). In 2016, her work's Quality and Innovation Manual was selected as The Top 10 Finalists in the National Innovation Award Competition organized by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI).  In 2017, The Manual was listed in The Top 7 Finalists of The National Competition of Intellectual Property Award, organized by  Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia, MyIPO. The Quality  and Innovation    Manual has also been listed in the Book of  Universities R & D product published by the Ministry of Higher Education. In 2018, she received the Loyalty Service Award from UM. The ISO 9000 Quality and Innovation Manual  won the Silver Medal from the prestigious Malaysian Technology Expo (MTE), PWTC, organized by the Malaysian Association of Research Scientists (MARS) in February 2019. Based on her outstanding performance, she is accepted as a member of British Publishing House in 2019. She is also listed in BritishPedia: Successful Person in Malaysian, 2nd edition (2020), which is published by British Publishing House. In June 2021, she received 'The Best Paper Award' in International Conference On Contemporary Islamic Studies (ICIS 2021), UiTM, co-authored with Dr. Musaiyadah Ahmadun. In September 2021, she  received "The Best Paper Award" in International Conference at USIM, co-authored with Professor Dr. Hj. Hasan Al-Banna Mohamed from UPNM. She and her team from UPNM & UNITEN have also received Sliver Award  from International Shariah Compliant Idea, Invention, Innovation & Design Expo 2021, from UiTM for her Poster entitled  'The Noble Value of Cooperation During the Pandemic Covid-19 in Sustaining the Implementation of QMS Shariah-Based (MS 1900) in a Private University'. In Feb 2022, she is receiving Certificate of Excellence as Reviewer from International Knowledge Press. In June 2022, she received Gold Award from USIM for the Research Poster entitled 'The implementation of Shariah-based Quality Management System through Caring Values among employees in Malaysian Private Higher Education Institution'.  Her great-uncle and extended family, the Dato Orang Kaya Penghulu Haji Mohamed Paiman Haji Ibrahim @ Jayakarsa, the Penghulu of Mukim 11 (Sungai Punggur), awarded her a Certificate of Career Achievement in 2001. She was raised by devoted parents and an inspiring extended family. The family has demonstrated initiative, commitment, and active participation in advancing the local community development agenda. Since she was introduced to leadership duties at a young age while attending school as a head prefect and head of class, she has a deep interest in community service.Siti Arni demonstrated her dedication to community development in her hometown of Punggur and Rengit in the district of Batu Pahat, Johor Darul Takzim, as she approached retirement.  This year, she and her team won the Gold Award in the Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya's International Poster Competition (IPC), which took place from May 26–29, 2025. Additionally, she and her team also received Best Paper Award in International Conference on Religious Environmentalism in Action: Knowledge, Movements, and Policies from July 16 to 18, 2025, at UIII Campus in Depok, West Java, hosted by the Center for the Study of Islam and Society (PPIM) at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, in collaboration with Faculty of Social Sciences at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) and the Embassy of the Netherlands in Jakarta. In October 2025, she gave a Keynote Address titled "The Role of State-Owned Companies or Government Link Corporations in the Implementation of the Islamic Economy and the Quality of Administration" while serving as a Visiting Professor at the State Islamic University or Universiti Islam Negeri (UIN) Sunankalijaga, Jogjakarta. As a result of her exceptional accomplishment, she will be included in British Publishing House's upcoming 8th edition of the 2026 BritishPedia encyclopaedia, "Successful People in Malaysia & Singapore." Her outstanding life accomplishments and motivational success story will be exquisitely highlighted in the encyclopedia, giving her the credit she so well deserves. Alongside well-known figures from throughout the world, the encyclopedia will be distributed in 17 national and international libraries.   BM VERSION Dr. Siti Arni Basir merupakan Profesor Madya di Jabatan Shariah, Ekonomi dan Governan, Akademi Pengajian Islam, UM. Beliau berasal dari Batu Pahat Johor dan menetap di USJ Subang Jaya. Mendapat pendidikan awal di Sekolah Kebangsaan Seri Mulia dan Sekolah Agama Seri Mulia. Seterusnya melanjutkan pelajaran ke Sekolah Menengah Rendah Kebangsaan &  Sekolah Tun Sri Saa'don Rengit, Sekolah Menengah Teknik Johor Bahru dan Sekolah Dato' Bentara Luar, Batu Pahat. Beliau berkelulusan Sarjana Muda Ekonomi dengan Kepujian   (UM), Sarjana Pentadbiran Awam  (UM), dan Doktor Falsafah (Sistem Pengurusan Kualiti ISO 9000) dari Salford Business School, University of Salford, (UK). Bidang kepakaran beliau ialah 1. SISTEM KUALITI  ISLAM (Sistem Pengurusan Kualiti Berasaskan Syariah MS 1900; 2.  PENTADBIRAN ISLAM  (Pentadbiran Institusi Islam dan, Etika Kerja Islam dan Nilai ); 3. PENGURUSAN KUALITI (Pengurusan Kualiti Menyeluruh, Sistem Pengurusan Kualiti ISO 9000 dan Inovasi). Beliau ialah Ahli Bersekutu Majlis Profesor Negara. Beliau juga merupakan Ahli Bersekutu Pusat Dialog Peradaban di Universiti Malaya. Selain itu, beliau adalah ahli Pusat Kecemerlangan Latihan dan Pendidikan Halal di Universiti Malaya. Siti Arni terlibat dalam pengajaran selama lebih 20 tahun. Beliau aktif menyelia pelajar Sarjana dan PhD. Lebih 20 orang pelajar telah berjaya menamatkan pengajian dibawah seliaan beliau.  Beliau aktif menjalankan penyelidikan berkaitan dengan kepakarannya. Tumpuan kajian beliau ialah mengenai pelaksanaan ISO 9000 dan program kualiti dan kaitannya dengan kecemerlangan dan inovasi di sektor awam dan korporat. Selain aspek teknikal, kajian beliau banyak  memfokuskan kepada aspek nilai dan insaniah yang mendasari kejayaan  pengurusan kualiti. Kajian beliau banyak dijalankan ke atas institusi awam dan korporat  berprestasi tinggi untuk mengetahui amalan-amalan baik yang dilaksanakan di institusi tersebut. Selain itu, juga  beliau aktif  menjalankan kajian mengenai pelaksanaan Sistem Pengurusan Kualiti Islam MS 1900, Pengurusan Halal dan Etika Kerja Islam di institusi pentadbiran mahupun institusi perkhidmatan. Selain institusi awam dan korporat, beliau turut aktif menjalankan kajian di institusi  pentadbiran Islam dan Institusi Pengajian Tinggi. Pada tahun 2016, beliau dan pasukannya telah menjalankan program penyelidikan yang dibiayai oleh UMRG-Program bertajuk 'Amalan Wasatiyyah dalam Sektor Perkhidmatan Malaysia'. Kemudian, program ini telah bekerjasama dengan JAKIM dan Institut Wasatiyyah, Jabatan Perdana Menteri dalam menjalankan Seminar Wasatiyyah dan Tadbir Urus pada tahun 2017. Beliau turut terlibat aktif dalam kajian berkenaan amalan Eco-Mosque atau Masjid Hijau di Kuala Lumpur dan Selangor. Program Eco-Mosque ini  digerakkan dengan komitmen daripada sukarelawan yang terdiri daripada para pelajar universiti dan pihak pengurusan masjid terlibat serta ahli komuniti. Program ini turut dijayakan hasil komitmen tinggi daripada pelbagai stakeholders yang terdiri daripada agensi kerajaan, syarikat-syarikat korporat dan NGOs. Kajian ini telah dikembangkan di Jepun dengan mendapat kerjasama yang baik daripada Japan Da’wah Center di Osaka. Fokus  kajian Program Eco-Mosque ini melibatkan aktiviti-aktiviti menarik seperti energy saving, recycle practices, water saving, urban farming, compost fertelizer production and waste management. Bagi memastikan kejayaan program Eco-Masjid, kajian ini turut memfokuskan kepada pengurusan kualiti, pembangunan networking, dan kepimpinan berkesan. Beliau juga sedang menjalankan kajian berkenaan dengan pembangunan instrumen pengesanan DNA halal di syarikat pengeluar utama makanan halal di Malaysia iaitu Ramly Group. Beliau adalah Eksekutif Halal dan ahli kepada Pusat Kecemerlangan Latihan dan Pendidikan Halal di Universiti Malaya. Pada masa ini juga, beliau sedang menjalankan kajian mengenail amalan pengurusan quality dan jaminan kualiti di universiti berteraskan Islam di negara-negara ASEAN yang melibatkan negara seperti Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapura dan Brunei. Kajian ini akan mengetengahkan amalan-amalan baik dalam inisiatif kualiti sebagai satu usaha untuk melonjakkan prestasi  universiti-universiti berteraskan Islam yang dikaji dalam persekitaran institusi pengajian tinggi di ASEAN yang begitu dinamik, cemerlang dan tersenarai antara universiti terbaik dalam ranking universiti dunia. Siti Arni  telah menghasilkan lebih 213 penerbitan meliputi penerbitan berbentuk buku, bab dalam buku, jurnal berwasit, prosiding dan artikel dalam suratkhabar. 26   artikel beliau telah diterbitkan dalam jurnal berimpak tinggi, iaitu Jurnal Indeks ISI dan SCOPUS. 4 lagi artikel beliau telah diterima dan akan diterbitkan dalam waktu terdekat dalam jurnal berindeks SCOPUS dan WoS.  Artikel-artikel beliau telah diterbitkan dalam pelbagai  jurnal tempatan mahupun antarabangsa seperti Jurnal Pengurusan, Jurnal Syariah,  Total Quality Management & Business Excellence, International Journal of Higher Education Policy & Management, International Journal of Technology, Humanomics dan Advance Science Letter. Artikel-artikel beliau turut diterbitkan dalam Journal of Asian Social Science, Jurnal Usuludin, Jurnal Penyelidikan JAKIM, Jurnal Tamadun, International Journal of Business Management dan Global Journal of  al-Thaqafah.  Beliau kini mempunyai hampir 700 pengikut di seluruh dunia, RG Skor 892.9, 514 citations and 12 h-index dalam  ResearchGate, network sosial Eropah untuk saintis dan penyelidik. Penglibatan antarabangsanya juga cemerlang. Dr. Arni telah mewakili Malaysia di banyak negara — termasuk United Kingdom, Itali, Jepun, Indonesia, Turkiye, Sepanyol, Singapura dan Hong Kong — sebagai Penceramah Utama, Penceramah Jemputan, Pengerusi Sesi dan Pembentang. Penglibatan ini menunjukkan kejayaan beliau sebagai duta dan penyokong kepada kerjasama akademik antara Malaysia dan dunia yang lebih luas. Beliau pernah menjadi Ketua Jabatan Siasah Syar’iyyah. Beliau  telah memegang pelbagai jawatan pentadbiran iaitu Auditor Dalaman UM, Ahli Jawatankuasa Etika Kerja,  Ahli Jawatankuasa Pembudayaan Keusahawanan dan  Ahli  Jawatankuasa Penilaian Pengajaran.  Pada tahun 2022, beliau telah dilantik sebagai ahli Pasukan Petugas (Taskforce) untuk menambah baik prosedur pelaksanaan QMS ISO 9000 di UM. Beliau juga dilantik sebagai ahli sebuah lagi Pasukan Petugas (Taskforce)  untuk membangunkan garis panduan untuk proses akreditasi untuk program akademik di UM. Siti Arni merupakan panel Malaysian Quality Agency (MQA) dan terlibat aktif dalam akreditasi program-program akademik di pelbagai IPTA dan IPTS Malaysia. Beliau telah terlibat dalam proses mengakreditasi lebih 50 program akademik di pelbagai IPT. Sebagai pihak berkepentingan, beliau juga terlibat dalam semakan terhadap naiktaraf standard-standard akreditasi MQA untuk program tempatan mahupun antarabangsa. Siti Arni dilantik sebagai Ketua Auditor semenjak 2015 untuk akreditasi program akademik yang dijalankan MQA dan UM. Kerja-kerja audit tersebut menitikberatkan pencapaian objektif Outcome Based Learning (OBE) dan pengajaran berpusatkan pelajar untuk menyediakan graduan yang mampu mendepani cabaran dunia kerjaya pada masa hadapan. Beliau dilantik sebagai  Pakar untuk Jaminan Kualiti Akademik - Programme Quality Academic Expert  (ProQAE) pada 2018 yang berperanan sebagai Pakar Rujuk dalam membangun dan mengakreditasi Program-program Akademik di UM. Beliau juga pernah terlibat sebagai Ahli JawatanKuasa Semakan Hala Tuju Program Pengajian Islam di Malaysia. Selain itu, beliau sering dilantik sebagai Lembaga Penasihat, Lembaga Editorial dan  Penilai artikel untuk jurnal-jurnal tempatan mahupun antarabangsa. Beliau telah dilantik sebagai Penilai untuk menilai lebih daripada 40 artikel untuk jurnal berimpak tinggi iaitu dengan SCOPUS dan WoS indeks. Sebagai pakar Sistem Pengurusan Kualiti, beliau  memberikan latihan dan konsultansi  mengenai pelaksanaan sistem kualiti di sektor awam dan korporat di Malaysia. Pada masa ini, beliau terlibat dalam kerja perundingan dengan Malaysian Green Technology & Climate Change (MGTC)   untuk membangunkan Etika Alam Sekitar Berasaskan Islam bagi memupuk Tingkah Laku Pro-Alam Sekitar untuk menjayakan Program Hijau di masjid dan rumah ibadat selaras dengan Pelan Kelestarian Alam Sekitar Malaysia 2020- 2030. Pada masa ini beliau dilantik sebagai Felo Pakar penyelidikan tradisi agama dan budaya kelestarian dalam program Masjid Hijau or Eco-Mosque di Jepun oleh Japan Da’wah Center, Osaka. Siti Arni dianugerahkan  Fellow Bersekutu Quality Management Enhancement Unit (QMEC), Universiti Malaya pada 2019. Pada 2022, beliau telah dilantik sebagai Felow Penyelidik di Jabatan Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur. Beliau juga telah dianugerahkan Perlantikan Kehormat dari University Salford sebagai Pensyarah Pelawat  pada 2014. Beliau telah dicalonkan sebagai penerima Hitachi Scholarship Foundation, Japan, pada 2014. Beliau merupakan penerima Sijil dan Anugerah  Cemerlang serta Penghargaan pada 2012, 2015, 2016 dan 2018 dari UM dan UPNM. Beliau juga  telah dicalonkan sebagai Pensyarah Cemerlang UM pada 2013. Selain itu, beliau telah memenangi 34 anugerah penyelidikan di peringkat tempatan mahupun antarabangsa iaitu pingat intan, emas, perak dan gangsa. Banyak daripada pengiktirafan tersebut adalah Pingat Emas. 3 poster penyelidikan beliau telah terpilih sebagai Poster Terbaik dalam pertandingan penyelidikan yang disertai. Penyelidikan beliau telah menerima anugerah dan pengiktirafan daripada pertandingan berprestij seperti Pertandingan Ekspo dan Ciptaan (PECIPTA) dan International Technology Expo (ITEX). Pada 2016, Manual Kualiti dan Inovasi karya beliau telah terpilih sebagai 10 Finalis Terbaik  dalam Pertandingan Anugerah Inovasi Kebangsaan anjuran Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi (MOSTI).     Pada  2017, Manual tersebut telah tersenarai dalam 7 Finallis Terbaik dalam Pertandingan Anugerah Harta Intelek Peringkat Kebangsaan yang dianjurkan oleh  Perbadanan Harta Intelek  Malaysia, MyIPO. Manual Kualiti dan Inovasi tersebut juga telah  tersenarai dalam Buku Produk R & D Universiti oleh Kementerian Tinggi pada 2017.  Pada 2018, beliau telah menerima Anugerah Perkhidmatan Setia dari UM. Manual Kualiti ISO 9000 dan inovasi yang beliau bangunkan  memenangi Pingat Perak daripada pertandingan berprestij iaitu Malaysian Technology Expo (MTE), PWTC, anjuran  Malaysian Association of Research Scientists (MARS) pada Februari 2019.  Berdasarkan pencapaian cemerlang, beliau diterima  sebagai ahli British Publishing House pada 2020. Beliau juga tersenarai dalam BritishPedia: Successful Person in Malaysian, edisi ke 2 (2020), yang diterbitkan oleh British Publishing House. Pada Jun 2021,  beliau menerima  'The Best Paper Award' in International Conference On Contemporary Islamic Studies (ICIS 2021), UiTM, yang ditulis bersama Dr. Musaiyadah Ahmadun. Pada Ogos 2021, beliau telah menerima "The Best Paper Award" in International Conference, USIM, yang ditulis bersama Profesor Dr. Hj. Hasan Al-Banna  Mohamed dari UPNM. Beliau dan pasukannya dari UPNM & UNITEN juga telah menerima Sliver Award daripada International Shariah Compliant Idea, Invention, Innovation & Design Expo 2021, daripada UiTM untuk Posternya bertajuk 'Nilai Unggul Kerjasama Semasa Pandemik Covid-19 dalam Melestarikan Pelaksanaan Sijil Pengurusan Kualiti Berasaskan Syariah (MS 1900) di Universiti Swasta'. Pada Feb 2022, beliau menerima Sijil Kecemerlangan sebagai Penilai  daripada International Knowledge Press. Pada Jun 2022, beliau menerima Gold Award daripada USIM untuk Poster Penyelidikannya yang bertajuk 'The implementation of Shariah-based Quality Management System MS 1900 through Caring Values among employees in Malaysian Private Higher Education Institution'. Dibesarkan oleh ibubapa penyayang dan keluarga besar berinspirasi, beliau telah menerima Sijil Pencapaian Kerjaya pada tahun 2001 daripada keluarga besar dan datuk saudaranya iaitu  Keluarga Dato Orang Kaya Penghulu Haji Mohamed Paiman Haji Ibrahim @ Jayakarsa  iaitu Penghulu Mukim 11 ( Sungai Punggur). Keluarga tersebut telah menunjukkan kepimpinan, dedikasi dan penglibatan aktif dalam menggerakkan agenda pembangunan masyarakat setempat. Oleh kerana beliau diperkenalkan dengan tugas kepimpinan pada usia muda semasa bersekolah sebagai ketua pengawas dan ketua kelas, beliau mempunyai minat yang mendalam terhadap aktiviti khidmat masyarakat. Menuju kepada era persaraannya, Siti Arni menunjukkan komitmennya dalam pembangunan masyarakat di kampung halamannya iaitu Punggur dan Rengit di daerah Batu Pahat, Johor Darul Takzim. Pada tahun ini, beliau dan pasukannya memenangi Anugerah Emas dalam Akademi Pengajian Islam, Pertandingan Poster Antarabangsa (IPC) Universiti Malaya, yang berlangsung dari 26–29 Mei 2025. Selain itu, beliau dan pasukannya turut menerima Anugerah Kertas Terbaik dalam Persidangan Antarabangsa mengenai Persekitaran Keagamaan dalam Tindakan: Pengetahuan, Pergerakan, dan Polisi, dari 16 hingga 15 Julai di kampus UIII, Jawa Barat, di kampus Depok, Depok, 18 Julai. Pusat Pengajian Islam dan Masyarakat (PPIM) di UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, dengan kerjasama Fakulti Sains Sosial di Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) dan Kedutaan Besar Belanda di Jakarta. Beliau merupakan Visiting Professor di Universiti Islam Negeri (UIN) Sunankalijaga, Jogjakarta pada Oktober 2025 dan telah menyampaikan Ucaptama bertajuk “Peranan Syarikat Milik Negara (Government Link Corporation) dalam Pelaksanaan Ekonomi Islam dan Kualiti Pentadbiran”. Hasil daripada pencapaiannya yang cemerlang, beliau akan disenaraikan  dalam edisi ke-8 BritishPedia edisi ke-8 BritishPedia 2026, "Successful People in Malaysia & Singapore". Pencapaian hidupnya yang cemerlang dan kisah kejayaan serta motivasi akan disampaikan dengan indah dalam ensiklopedia, memberikan beliau penghargaan yang sebaiknya. Di samping tokoh terkenal dari seluruh dunia, ensiklopedia tersebut akan diedarkan di 17 perpustakaan nasional dan antarabangsa.