DR. MOHAMED NASHRUDIN BIN NAHARUDIN

Dr Nash graduated with distinction in Bachelor of Sports Science Majoring in Exercise Physiology from Universiti Malaya in 2010. In year 2013, he completed his Master of Philosophy (Applied Sports Nutrition) with scholarship awarded by the university under the Bright Spark program. With his excellent research achievement, Dr Nashrudin was again awarded a Dual PhD scholarship between Loughborough University, UK and Universiti Malaya, with GBP 20,000 worth research grant. He then completed his PhD studies in the area of Exercise Physiology and Sports Nutrition at these two prestigious universities in 2019 respectively.

Currently, Dr Nash working at the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Science as Senior Lecturer and has graduated one PhD Student. He holds a research grant of approximately RM 150,000.00 and has published many of his research findings in number of reputable scientific journals. Dr Nash is keen in the area of exercise/sports nutrition for human performance, applied sport nutrition and exercise promotion for health and wellbeing. Besides, Dr Nash also actively participate and won several conferences across the country and also at international level.

Apart from research activities, Dr Nash and his team also involve with number of community works as President under their NGO Pertubuhan Komuniti Amal Rahmah. In year 2023, Dr Nash has been appointed by YB Hannah Yeoh, Minister of Youth and Sport Malaysia, as one of the board member for National Sport Institute. A year later, 2024, The institute has appointed Dr Nash as expert matter consultant in the area of Sports and Exercise Physiology in ensuring an effective impact in both research and application towards high performance athletes. 

As a former national rower, he has been chosen by Malaysia Rowing Association to be trained in South Korea as Malaysian Paralympic Rowing qualifier.