Dr. Azwatee Abdul Aziz is currently an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya. She holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from the University of Adelaide, Australia (1999), a Master of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics from the Eastman Dental Institute, University College London (2004), and a PhD from the University of Malaya (2019). Her academic responsibilities include coordination of the Integrated Cariology Module and Operative Dentistry teaching for fourth- and fifth-year undergraduate students. She plays an active role in curriculum development, clinical training, and academic mentoring at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Dr. Azwatee also serves as the Chairperson for the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) at the University of Malaya and is currently serves as an examiner for the Restorative Specialty Membership Examinations conducted by the Royal College of Surgeons of England." In recognition of her contributions to dental education and training, she was elected as a Member of the Faculty of Dental Trainers, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Her research interests lie in the areas of dental education, dental erosion, restorative dental materials, and the application of optical coherence tomography in dentistry. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and has supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate research projects. Dr. Azwatee is an active member of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) and a lifetime member of the Malaysian Association for Prosthodontics (MAP).
show more »Dr. Rusdi Abd. Rashid is a graduate of University Malaya obtaining the degree MBBS in 1998. He continued with a Masters in Psychological Medicine in University of Malaya and completed his master degree in year 2006. He received addiction training course in Turning point , Melbourne in year 2007 and Open Medical Institute , Salzberg , Austria in year 2008. Subsequently, he undergo the fellowship program under the WHO Collaborating Centre in Korea for Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Community Mental Health in the same year. He is currently a senior lecturer in the University of Malaya and the chief coordinator of the University Malaya Center for Addiction Sciences(UMCAS) and coordinator for substance abuse treatment services, University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC). Dr Rusdi has involved with most of pilot addiction treatment program in Malaysia. He is a Clinical Co-investigator and Visiting psychiatrist for Pilot Methadone Program in Pengkalan Chepa Prison, Kota Bharu, Malaysia(2008-2009). He is also a clinical Co-investigator, Prison-Community Link Project on Harm Reduction (PICOL-HR or Project HARAPAN) 2009 – present. He is a Committee members for National Methadone Maintenance Program, Malaysia(2006-present). He is a Project Coordinator for Spiritual Enhanced Drug Addiction Rehabilitation (SEDAR) Program: Pilot Methadone Project in Ar-Rahman Mosque, Malaysia(2009-present). He is a Committee members and visiting psychiatrist for Pilot Methadone Program in Government Drug Rehabilitation Centre (PUSPEN PERSADA), Malaysia(2010-present) and a Committee members and visiting Psychiatrist for Pilot Methadone Program in Aftercare Centre National Anti-Drug Agency (NADA)-2007-2009.
show more »Norafida Ab Ghafar, has started her teaching career at University of Malaya in 1996 as a lecturer inArchitecture Department. Earned Master in Urban Design from Oxford Brookes University and Ph.D inSustainable Architecture from University of Nottingham. These make her research more holistic whereshe can contribute in macro and micro context scope. She was a Head of UCTA (Urban, Conservationand Tropical Architecture Research Unit) and was the Head of Architecture School. Her researchincludes the Passive solar building, Zero Energy Building, Universal design, and livable city.
show more »RECENT PUBLICATION
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Abdullah, Muhammad Fazrin; Jauhari, Iswadi; Sabri, Mohd Faizul Mohd; Ghazali, Nik Nazri Nik (2025). A Novel Vertical Axis Parallel Turbines System for in-Pipe Hydropower Generation: Conceptual Design and Preliminary Experiment. Energy Sources Part a-Recovery Utilization and Environmental Effects
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Wong, Li Ping; Alias, Haridah; Tan, Sik-Loo; Sia, Thiam Eng; Saw, Aik (2025). An Exploration of Death Anxiety of Family Members of Silent Mentor Body Donation Program. Omega-Journal of Death and Dying
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Altarturi, Hamza H. M.; Nor, Adibi Rahiman Md; Jaafar, Noor Ismawati; Anuar, Nor Badrul (2025). A Bibliometric and Content Analysis of Technological Advancement Applications in Agricultural E-Commerce. Electronic Commerce Research
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Lin, Ling-Yi; Lin, Chang-Hsin; Chuang, Tsung-Yen; Loh, Sau Cheong; Chu, Shin Ying (2025). Using Home-Based Augmented Reality Storybook Training Modules for Facilitating Emotional Functioning and Socialization of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities
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Tan, Bih Huei; Sockalingam, Sutharshan; Ganesan, Dharmendra (2025). The Use of Intraoperative Ct Navigation for Posterior Cervical Spine Foraminotomy. British Journal of Neurosurgery
TOTAL PUBLICATIONS AS OF DATE 594
LATEST AWARDED GRANT
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Rethinking Violent Extremism Reporting: Media Literacy and Public Perception in The Malaysian Context
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Surface Water Assessment, Eutrophication Treatment, and Monitoring of The Water Bodies in Taiping Zoo, Taiping, Perak
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Integrating Farm-Based Rehabilitation Programs for Ex Drug Addicts: a Pathway to Recovery and Sustainable Livelihoods
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Investigating Behavioral Ecology and Welfare Assessment of Iconic Large Mammals in Captive Environments: a Case Study At Taiping Zoo, Perak
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Prevalence Rate, Best Practices and Recommendations for Enhancing Campus Safety Against Sexual Harassment: a Study of Selected Public Universities in Malaysia
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Komuniti Oku Pendengaran: Penghasilan Media Pendidikan Kesihatan Yang Inklusif dan Mampan Untuk Menangani Krisis Obesiti
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Program Pelajar Hebat: Meneraju Perubahan Untuk Masa Depan Bebas Tembakau
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Sistem Ultrafiltrasi Berkuasa-Solar & Pembersihan-Sendiri Untuk Bekalan Air Bersih Bagi Komuniti Sekolah Menengah Maahad Muhammadi, Gua Musang.