Curriculum Vitae

DR. JUNAID OLAWALE QUAZIM

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Parasitology
    Faculty of Medicine
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BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Junaid Olawale Quazim is a senior lecturer at the Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. He obtained his PhD in Medical Parasitology from the Universiti Malaya (UM) in 2018. Prior to this, he did his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Nigeria before he joined academics, at Federal University Kashere, Gombe State, Nigeria, as a Lecturer in 2012.

He got scholarship from the Nigerian Government for his PhD programme in 2014. Hence, he went back to Nigeria after his PhD to continue his job as a Lecturer until he joined the Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya in May, 2023 as a senior lecturer.

Dr. Junaid’s work centers on mosquito-borne parasitic diseases (malaria and filariasis), zoonotic filariasis, interactions between the parasites, hosts and vectors, and immunology. Presently, he has an international collaboration with Humboldt Research Hub-Center for Emerging & Re-emerging Infectious Diseases (HRH-CERID) at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso Oyo State, Nigeria, working on ‘Molecular Surveillance for HRP2/3 Gene Deletion in Nigeria’. He has published over 17 articles in various categories of journals.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD, (Parasitologi)
    Universiti Malaya (um)
  • MSc, (Parasitologi)
    Ibadan University, Ibadan, Nigeria
  • BSc, (BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE)
    University of Agriculture Abeokuta

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Task Force Member
    01 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 (Department)
  • Course Coordinator
    02 Sep 2025 - 01 Sep 2026 (Department)
  • Current Tools to Combat Malaria
    01 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 (International)
  • Chairman
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 (International)
  • Jadual Penggiliran Bagi Jawantkuasa Ijazah Tinggi di Peringkat Jabatan (JKITJ)
    01 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 (Department)
  • Pelantikan Sebagai Panel Penemuduga Bagi Kemasukan ke Program Pengajian Peringkat Sarjana Muda Sesi Akademik 2025/2026
    03 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 (University Malaya)
  • Chairman: Intervarsity Parasitology Quiz & Oratorical Competition
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (International)
  • GIM1001: Basic Parasitology
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (University Malaya)
  • MQG7008: Medical Entomology
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
  • JAWATANKUASA PENGURUSAN KUALITI DI JABATAN PARASITOLOGI
    01 Jun 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
  • Task Force Member
    26 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024 (International)
  • Course Coordinator: MQG 7008, Medical Entomology
    01 Jun 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Department)
  • Pelantikan sebagai ahli jawatankuasa ijazah tinggi di peringkat Jabatan (JKIT)
    01 Jun 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Department)
  • Course Coordinator Kursus Elektif Luar Fakulti (KELF)- GIM1001 Basic Parasitology
    02 May 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Committee Member, Scientific Poster Competition for UM Health Academia Month & Research Carnival, 2023
    01 Aug 2023 - 06 Oct 2023 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Member of the Quality control team at the 6th Intervarsity Parasitology Quiz & Oratorical Competition 2023
    24 Jul 2023 - 19 Aug 2023 (International)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • GLOBAL-OUTREACH CONTRIBUTING MEMBER, MEMBER
    2025 to 2025 (International)
  • MEMBER: PPSN/SW/2011/0235, MEMBER
    2025 to 2025 (International)
  • GLOBAL-OUTREACH CONTRIBUTING MEMBER, MEMBER
    2024 to 2024 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY, MEMBER
    2023 to 2023 (National)
  • GLOBAL-OUTREACH CONTRIBUTING MEMBER, MEMBER
    2023 to 2023 (International)
  • FINANCIAL MEMBER, MEMBER
    2011 to 2023 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Adeleke, Abdulrahman Oyekanmi; Omar, R. C.; Katibi, Kamil Kayode; Dele-Afolabi, Temitope T.; Ahmad, Akil; Quazim, Junaid Olawale; Amusa, Abiodun A.; Alshammari, Mohammed B. (2025). Process optimization of superior biosorption capacity of biogenic oyster shells nanoparticles for Congo red and Bromothymol blue dyes removal from aqueous solution: Response surface methodology, equilibrium isotherm, kinetic, and reusability studies (vol 92, pg 11, 2024), ALEXANDRIA ENGINEERING JOURNAL. 129, 458-458. doi:10.1016/j.aej.2025.06.050
  2. Hafizu, Muhammad Sulaiman; Junaid, Olawale Quazim; Sagara, Rahmat; Ravi, Rajiv; Yik, Fong Mun; Vythilingam, Indra; Ling, Lau Yee (2025). Zoonotic brugian filariasis past and present trends in malaysia: A systematic review and proportionate meta-analysis, SCIENTIFIC REPORTS. 15(1). doi:10.1038/s41598-025-21328-4
  3. Adeleke, Abdulrahman Oyekanmi; Omar, R. C.; Katibi, Kamil Kayode; Dele-Afolabi, Temitope T.; Ahmad, Akil; Quazim, Junaid Olawale; Amusa, Abiodun A.; Alshammari, Mohammed B. (2024). Process optimization of superior biosorption capacity of biogenic oyster shells nanoparticles for Congo red and Bromothymol blue dyes removal from aqueous solution: Response surface methodology, equilibrium isotherm, kinetic, and reusability studies, ALEXANDRIA ENGINEERING JOURNAL. 92, 11-23. doi:10.1016/j.aej.2024.02.042
ESCI
  1. Junaid, Azeezat Adenike; Kamarudin, Mohd Salleh; Junaid, Quazim Olawale; Edaroyati, Wahab Puteri; Isyaka, Mohammed Sani; Dauda, Akeem Babatunde; Umar, Danladi Muhammed; Igoli, John Ogbaji; Amin, Sarker Mohd Nurul (2023). Nutrient uptake and recovery potentials of Ocimum basilicum and Corchorus olitorius in a polyculture aquaponic system, SCIENTIFIC AFRICAN. 20. doi:10.1016/j.sciaf.2023.e01645
Scopus
  1. Hafizu M.S., Junaid O.Q., Sagara R., Ravi R., Yik F.M., Vythilingam I., Ling L.Y. (2025). Zoonotic brugian filariasis past and present trends in malaysia: A systematic review and proportionate meta-analysis, Scientific Reports. 15(1). doi:10.1038/s41598-025-21328-4

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2023 - 2026, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)
    Zoonotic Brugia Filariasis In Klang: A Multi-faceted Approach To Prevalence, Vectors, And Transmission Risk Factors ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2024 - 2026, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Evaluation Of Pyriproxyfen As A Novel Vector Control Against Simian Malaria ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2024 - 2025, UM Living Labs @ UMSDC
    Areca catechu effervescent tablet against Aedes (Diptera: Culicidae) ( Co-Researcher)
International
  1. 2023 - 2025, The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
    MOLECULAR SURVEILLANCE OF PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM HRP2 AND HRP3 GENE DELETIONS IN NIGERIA, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria ( Co-Researcher)

PAPER PRESENTED

ORAL PRESENTER
  1. PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF NON-FEBRILE MALARIA CO-INFECTION WITH HBV AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN SEEKING ANTENATAL CARE IN DAMATURU, NORTHEAST NIGERIA, 21st International Congress for Tropical Medicine & Malaria (ICTMM2024), Malaysia Society of Parasitology & Tropical Medicine (MSPTM), joint with ASEAN Congress of Tropical Medicine & Parasitology (International) (19 Sep 2024 - 23 Sep 2024)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2025) Utilization of Papaya Seed Extract as a Natural Biolarvicide: Small-scale Semi-field Trials On Aedes Aegypti Larvae., International, (Reviewer)
  2. (2025) Vector Biology Characterization of Wolbachia-infected Aedes Aegypti, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2025) Susceptibility Assessment of Acetamiprid and Imidacloprid and Evaluation of Post Selection Pressure Protein Expression in Aedes Aegypti Larvae, University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2025) Unravelling The Anthelmintic Mechanisms of Antillatoxin B in Haemonchus Contortus, University, (Internal Examiner)
  5. (2025) External Examiner for Bsc. Biological Sciences, International, (External Examiner)
  6. (2024) Epidemiology of Mansonella Perstans in Mali, International, (Reviewer)
  7. (2024) Blood Meal Analysis: Unveiling The Feeding Preferences of Aedes Aegypti and Aedes Albopictus in a Dengue-endemic Area, International, (Reviewer)
  8. (2024) Genetic Diversity of Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria Isolates from Jazan, Saudi Arabia Using Merozoites Surface Proteins 1 and 2 (msp 1&2) Genes., University, (Internal Examiner)
  9. (2024) Molecular Epidemiology of Giardia Duodenalis Infection in Orang Asli Communities., University, (Internal Examiner)
  10. (2024) Effect of Wolbachia Infection On The Dengue Virus (denv) Susceptibility of Aedes Aegypti, University, (Internal Examiner)
  11. (2023) External Examiner for The Bachelor in Medical Sciences Programme Intake Mei1/21 At International Medical University, Malaysia, International, (External Examiner)
  12. (2023) "pleiotropic Immunoregulatory Effects of Interleukin-33 (il-33) During Malaria Infection in Mice", International, (Reviewer)
  13. (2023) "the Seroprevalence and Risk Factors of Toxoplasma Gondii Among Abattoir Workers in River State, Nigeria", International, (Reviewer)
  14. (2023) "occurrence of Protozoan On Clarias Gariepinus in Omi Dam,omi, Yagba West Local Government Area, Kogi State", International, (Reviewer)
  15. (2023) Genetic Diversity of Plasmodium Knowlesi Sera3 Antigen 2 (pksera3 Ag2) from Clinical Isolates in Malaysia and The Evaluation of Pksera3 Ag2-based Elisa, University, (Internal Examiner)
  16. (2023) Spatial Modeling of Plasmodium Cynomolgi Infections in Malaysia, University, (Internal Examiner)
  17. (2023) Characterization of Phagocytosis of Plasmodium-infected Red Blood Cells, University, (Internal Examiner)
  18. (2023) Genetic Diversity of Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria Isolates from Jazan, Saudi Arabia Using Merozoites Surface Proteins 1 (msp 1) Gene, University, (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2025) Handling Editor for Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, International, (Resource Person)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2025) Exploring Vector Dynamics, Host Variability, and Transmission Risk Factors of Zoonotic Brugia Filariasis in Klang Valley, Malaysia, MUHAMMAD HAFIZU SULAIMAN
Master
  1. (2025) POTENTIALS OF ARECA CATECHU LINN REPELLENCE GEL FORMULATION CREAM AGAINST AEDES AEGYPTI MOSQUITOES, FACHRUNNISA BINTI IZZAT
  2. (2025) EVALUATING THE LARVICIDAL AND STERILITY ACTIVITY OF PYRIPROXYFEN AS A VECTOR CONTROL OF SIMIAN MALARIA, INTAN ADIBAH BINTI SALIM
  3. (2025) REPELLENCY OF ARECA CATECHU LINN GEL FORMULATIONS AGAINST AEDES MOSQUITOES, ZAINAB RAHMAN
  4. (2023) ENTOMOLOGICAL STUDY OF ZOONOTIC BRUGIA FILARIAL VECTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS., NUR NADIAH BINTI BAKAR
  5. (2021) Prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum, Hepatitis B surface antigen and Co-infection in Pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Damaturu metropolis, Igbaruma Cletus (Gombe State University, Nigeria)

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2024) MQG7009 - Applied Entomology
  2. (2024) MQG7008 - Medical Entomology
  3. (2024) MQG7006 - Parasites Epidemiology and Relationship With Other Diseases
  4. (2023) MQG7008 - Medical Entomology
  5. (2023) MQG7005 - Medical Helminthology
Bachelor
  1. (2024) MIC2026 - Diagnostic Parasitology and Entomology
  2. (2024) MIC1016 - Parasitology and Entomology
  3. (2023) MIC3020 - Advanced Parasitology and Entomology
  4. (2023) UMMP PBL - Block 11 Oncology and Paliative Care
  5. (2023) MIC1016 - Parasitology and Entomology
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
  1. (2026) GGM0100 - Parasites in Our Everyday Lives
  2. (2025) MIC1016 - Parasitology and Entomology
  3. (2025) MIC2026 - Diagnostic Parasitology and Entomology
  4. (2026) MIC3020 - Advanced Parasitology and Entomology
  5. (2025) MQG7005 - Medical Helminthology
  6. (2026) MQG7005 - Medical Helminthology
  7. (2025) MQG7006 - Parasites Epidemiology and Relationship With Other Diseases
  8. (2025) MQG7008 - Medical Entomology
  9. (2026) MQG7008 - Medical Entomology
  10. (2025) MQG7009 - Applied Entomology

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • One of The Judges for The 'samsung Solve for Tomorrow' 2023 Competition, (02 Oct 2023 - 16 Dec 2023) (National)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal/ External Course
  1. EARLY CAREER RESEARCHER (ECR) TRAINING WORKSHOP, CUBE, LEVEL 4, FACULTY OF MEDICINE (02 Oct 2024 - 02 Oct 2024)
  2. 21ST INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE AND MALARIA (ICTMM 2024), BORNEO CONVENTION CENTER KUCHING (BCCK), SARAWAK (18 Sep 2024 - 25 Sep 2024)
  3. EMERALD TEACHING AND LEARNING 2/2023: TECHNOLOGICAL PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (TPACK), UNIVERSITI MALAYA (02 Aug 2023 - 02 Aug 2023)
  4. EMERALD RESEARCH AND SUPERVISION 2023, UNIVERSITI MALAYA (20 Jun 2023 - 22 Jun 2023)
  5. EMERALD TEACHING AND LEARNING 2023, UNIVERSITI MALAYA (12 Jun 2023 - 16 Jun 2023)
  6. PBL BASIC TUTOR WORKSHOP FOR UMMP PROGRAMME JUNE 2023, CUBE, ARAS 4, FAKULTI PERUBATAN, UNIVERSITI MALAYA (14 Jun 2023 - 15 Jun 2023)