Curriculum Vitae

DR. RABI'AH AL-ADAWIYAH BINTI RAHMAT

Dental Lecturer
  • Department of Oro-Maxillofacial Surgical & Medical Sciences
    Faculty of Dentistry

BIOGRAPHY


Dr Rabiah Al-Adawiyah Rahmat is a dental lecturer and a forensic odontologist specialist in Universiti Malaya. She graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from India in 2011. Upon completion, she served as a dental officer in the Malaysia Ministry of Health for two years before joining the Universiti Malaya in December 2013. She pursued her postgraduate studies at the University of Adelaide, Australia. There she obtained a Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology in 2015 and a PhD in Forensic DNA in 2020. 

She has involved in numerous forensic identification cases such as dental identification, age estimation and clinical malpractice. She is currently active in various teaching, research and clinical work pertaining to forensic dentistry, forensic DNA and 3D imaging. She is also a strong advocate addressing the social issue of stateless children in Malaysia.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE


  • DNA QUANTIFICATION FROM TEETH AND BONE
    Forensic DNA; Teeth; Bone; qPCR; DNA extraction; DNA sampling; Spectrophotometry; XRD analysis; Crystallography
  • FORENSIC DENTISTRY
    Forensic Dentistry; Forensic Odontology; Disaster Victim Identification; Human identification

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION


  • Post Grad Diploma
    University Adelaide Australia
  • Doctoral Degree (PhD)
    University Adelaide Australia
  • Post Grad Diploma
    University Adelaide Australia
  • BDS, (Dental Surgery)
    Vinayaka Missions Sankarichariyar Dental College

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES


  • Committee Members
    15 Sep 2023 - 14 Sep 2025 (University Malaya)
  • Chairman
    22 Aug 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department of Oro-Maxillofacial Surgical & Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Course Coordinator
    01 Sep 2022 - 31 Oct 2024 (Department of Oro-Maxillofacial Surgical & Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Ijazah Dasar Fakulti Pergigian Sesi Akademik 2023/2024
    17 Oct 2023 - 17 Oct 2024 (Department of Oro-Maxillofacial Surgical & Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Kursus Clinical Dentistry (M4) - Comprehensive Dental Care & Dental Practice Management
    28 Jul 2023 - 27 Jul 2024 (Department of Oro-Maxillofacial Surgical & Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Task Force Member
    12 Jul 2023 - 16 Jul 2024 (Department of Oro-Maxillofacial Surgical & Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Koordinator Tahun 3 Ijazah Dasar (Radiologi)
    01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Department)
  • Koordinator Tahun 5 Ijazah Dasar (Radiologi)
    01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department)
  • Fellow
    01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 (Raja Dr Nazrin Shah Residential College, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs))
  • Fellow
    01 Oct 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 (Raja Dr Nazrin Shah Residential College, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs))
  • Interview panel for selection of new candidates for Bachelor of Dental Surgery Programme Year 2021/2022
    08 Jun 2021 - 09 Jun 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Committee member for 22nd Dental Students' Scientific Conference, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya
    17 Mar 2021 - 17 Mar 2021 (Department of Oro-Maxillofacial Surgical & Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Programme coordinator for the COVID-19 Serology testing for healthcare workers in UMMC
    25 Feb 2021 - 25 Feb 2021 (Department of Oro-Maxillofacial Surgical & Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry)

MEMBERSHIPS


  • INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR FORENSIC GENETICS, MEMBER
    2023 to 2023 (International)
  • INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL RESEARCH MALAYSIAN SECTION, MEMBER
    2023 to 2023 (National)
  • GENERAL CLINICAL PRACTICE SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBER (ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL RADIOLOGY ), MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (University)
  • INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL RESEARCH (MALAYSIA SECTION), MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (National)
  • THE AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND FORENSIC SCIENCE SOCIETY, MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (International)
  • ISLAMIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA, MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (National)
  • PENASIHAT E-PROGRAM INTERAKSI PENASIHAT MAHASISWA PERGIGIAN 2021/2022, ADVISORY BOARD
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA TASK FORCE KPI AKADEMIK, FAKULTI PERGIGIAN, MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • TASK FORCE PEPERIKSAAN PROFESIONAL TAHUN 3 IJAZAH SARJANA MUDA PEMBEDAHAN PERGIGIAN SESI 2020/2021, MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • TASK FORCE VIDEO EDITOR, MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP


  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2022 (University)
  • 1st place for Researcher Category
    International Association For Dental Research (IADR) Malaysian Section, 2021 (National)

PUBLICATIONS


Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Hamdan, Sharifah Nabilah Syed Mohd; Rahmat, Rabiah Al-Adawiyah; Razak, Fathilah Abdul; Kadir, Khairul Azmi Abd; Abdullah, Erma Rahayu Mohd Faizal; Ibrahim, Norliza (2023). Sex estimation of Malaysian sub-adults using craniometrics: A computed tomography study, LEGAL MEDICINE. 64. doi:10.1016/j.legalmed.2023.102275
  2. Rahmat, Rabiah A.; Humphries, Melissa A.; Saedon, Nor A.; Self, Peter G.; Linacre, Adrian M. T. (2023). Diagnostic models to predict nuclear DNA and mitochondrial DNA recovery from incinerated teeth, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LEGAL MEDICINE. . doi:10.1007/s00414-023-03017-x
  3. Salim, Safa; Salleh, Nosizana Mohd; Abidin, Zubaidah Zanul; Yunus, Norsiah; Rahmat, Rabiah; Ibrahim, Norliza (2022). Physicomechanical properties of cobalt-chromium removable partial denture palatal major connectors fabricated by selective laser melting, JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY. 128(3). doi:10.1016/j.prosdent.2022.06.013
  4. Ibrahim, N., Parsa, A., Hassan, B., van der Stelt, P., Rahmat, R. A., Ismail, S. M., & Aartman, I. H. A. (2021). Comparison of anterior and posterior trabecular bone microstructure of human mandible using cone-beam CT and micro CT. Bmc Oral Health, 21(1), 6. doi: 10.1186/s12903-021-01595-z
  5. Rahmat, R. A., Humphries, M. A., Austin, J. J., Linacre, A. M. T., & Self, P. (2021). The development of a tool to predict temperature-exposure of incinerated teeth using colourimetric and hydroxyapatite crystal size data. International Journal of Legal Medicine, 135(5), 2045-2053. doi: 10.1007/s00414-021-02538-7
  6. Rahmat, R. A., Humphries, M. A., Linacre, A. M. T., Malik, A., Saedon, N. A., & Austin, J. J. (2021). Freeze-drying improves DNA yield from teeth. Forensic Science International, 326, 5. doi: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2021.110938
  7. Rahmat, R. A., Humphries, M. A., Austin, J. J., Linacre, A. M. T., Raven, M., Self, P. (2020). Integrating spectrophotometric and XRD analyses in the investigation of burned dental remains. Forensic Science International, 310, 9. doi: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2020.110236
Others
  1. Norliza Ibrahim, Azin Parsa, Bassam Hassan,Paul der Stelt, Siti Mazlipah Ismail, Rabiah Rahmat, Irene Aartman. Comparison of Anterior and Posterior Trabecular Bone Microstructure of Human Mandible Using Cone-Beam CT and Micro CT. BMC Oral Health. doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-112501.
  2. Rahmat RA, Humphries MA, Linacre AMT, Malik A, Saedon NA, Austin JJ. Freezer-drying improves DNA yield from teeth. Forensic Science International. 2021:110938.
  3. Berketa, J. W., Sims, C., & Rahmat, R. A. A. B. (2019). The utilization of small amounts of residual endodontic material for dental identification. The Journal of forensic odonto-stomatology, 37(1), 63.
  4. Tai, M. W., Chong, Z. F., Asif, M. K., Rahmat, R. A., & Nambiar, P. (2016). A comparative study between xerographic, computer-assisted overlay generation and animated-superimposition methods in bite mark analyses. Legal Medicine, 22, 42-48.
  5. Rahmat, R. A., James, H., & Nambiar, P. (2015). Attributes of a Competent Forensic Odontologist. Malaysian Dental Journal, 37(1).
Chapter in Books
  1. Rahmat, R.AA., Nambiar, P. (2023). Forensic Age Estimation: Forensic Odontology. 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_66
Other Publications
  1. Rahmat R. Giving them a (real) birthday. Apa Khabar TV. 18 Nov 2023. Giving them a (real) birthday (apakhabartv.com) - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  2. Rahmat R. Tears for the children of Gaza – finding hope after hopelessness. Twentytwo13. 14 Nov 2023. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  3. Rahmat, R.A.A. (2023). DNA and dental records to identify remains. The Star. https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/08/19/dna-and-dental-records-to-identify-remains - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  4. Rahmat, RA (2023). Bukti biologi boleh bantu pasukan forensik kenal pasti mayat. Astro Awani, 17 Ogos 2023. https://www.astroawani.com/berita-malaysia/bukti-biologi-boleh-bantu-pasukan-forensik-kenal-pasti-mayat-pakar-433369 - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  5. Rahmat, RAA (2023). The role of dentists in addressing the issue of stateless children. Malay Mail. 30 October 2023. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  6. Rahmat, R.A. (2022, August). Pusat Penyelidikan Arkeologi Global. Faculty of Dentistry Newsletter. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  7. Rahmat, R. A., Austin, J. J., Linacre, A. M. T., & Malik, A. (2020). Retrieving DNA from incinerated teeth: implication for forensic identification in Australian Dental Research Foundation Special Research Supplement 2020. Australian Dental Journal, 65(4), S7-S40. doi:https://doi.org/10.1111/adj.12799 - Extended Abstract

RESEARCH PROJECT


National
  1. 2023 - 2025, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)
    Development of an Automated 3D-Age Estimation Model of Mandibular Third Molar Teeth Using Artificial Intelligence for Malaysian Sub-Adults ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2021 - 2024, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-FNW
    Top Down: 3d Imaging Analytical Method For Ancient Teeth: An Evolutionary Study Of Proboscidea Species And Selected Fauna ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2022 - 2022, University Grant
    Dental Age Estimation Methods using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) in Children and Young Adults: A Systematic Review ( Co-Researcher)
Private
  1. 2021 - 2022, Private Funding
    In Silico Analysis Of Mandibulor Fracture Treated With Different Miniplates : A Cbct Study ( Co-Researcher)
International
  1. 2021 - 2022, International Funding
    Effectiveness Of Artificial Intelligence Tool For Dental And Periodontal Bone Classification In Panoramic Radiographs. ( Co-Researcher)

PAPER PRESENTED


ORAL PRESENTER
  1. The Use Of Teeth As DNA Samples For Forensic Identification Cases, 15th Asian Forensic Sciences Network Annual Meeting & Symposium, Department of Chemistry Malaysia (International) (11 Sep 2023 - 15 Sep 2023)
  2. The Use Of Teeth As DNA Samples For Forensic Identification Cases In Malaysia, 22nd Annual Scientific Meeting & 24th Annual General Meeting IADR Malaysian Section, International Association of Dental Research Malaysia Section (International) (09 Sep 2023 - 09 Sep 2023)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. PREDICTIVE MODELS OF CRANIAL VAULT THICKNESS FOR SUBADULTS VIA COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, UM Health Academia Month & Research Carnival 2-23, Faculty of Medicine, UM (University) (02 Oct 2023 - 06 Oct 2023)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES


Evaluation
  1. (2023) Internal Morphology of Maxillary Lateral Incisors Using Micro-Ct and Systematic Review, International, (Reviewer)
  2. (2023) Reviewing Manuscript Entitled 'Internal Morphology of Maxillary Lateral Incisors Using Micro-Ct and Systematic Review' for The 'European Endodontic Journal'., International, (Reviewer)
  3. (2023) Jemputan Sebagai Pemeriksa Dalam, Calon Ijazah Doktor Falsafah - Rasha. Ibrahim Sasi Alghali (17006741/1), University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2023) Pelantikan Sebagai Panel Bagi Pembentangan Seminar Thesis Untuk Calon Ijazah Doktor Falsafah - Dr. Hasan Mohsin Jawad (17219980/1), University, (Internal Assessor)
  5. (2023) Pelantikan Sebagai Panel Penilai Pembentangan "Case Presentation"Modul General Dental Practice Pelajar Tahun 5 Sesi 2022/2023, University, (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2023) Article Review, University, (Reviewer)
  7. (2021) Panel for Phd Candidature Defence (Age Estimation Using Three Dimensional Volumetric Analysis of Morphologically Varied Second Molars in Malaysian Population - Dr. Rasha Ibrahim Sasi Alghali), University, (Internal Assessor)
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) Speaker for Dna Profiling from Human Teeth for Forensic Identification, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2023) Dna Profiling from Human Teeth for Forensic Identification, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2023) Speaker for Dna Profiling from Human Teeth for Forensic Identification, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  4. (2022) Jemputan Sebagai Penceramah Ceramah Berkenaan Odontologi Forensik dan Kepentingannya Dalam Pengenalan Manusia dan Penyiasatan Forensik, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  5. (2021) Invited Speaker for a Talk Entitled "Revealing The Secrets of The Dead: Dna Quantification from Teeth and Bone, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
Media appearance
  1. (2023) Utusan Malaysia: Pakar Forensik Pergigian Dna Tunggal Di Asia Tenggara, National, (Interview)
  2. (2023) Apa Khabar Malaysia Bernama Tv - Siaran Khas Nahas Pesawat N28jv, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2023) Pakar Jelaskan Kerumitan Proses Pengecaman Jenazah, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  4. (2021) Momentum W-Talk At Traxx Fm With The Topic "Women in Forensic Dentistry ", National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  5. (2021) Invited as a Panelist in Conjunction to Labour Day 2021., National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  6. (2021) Menjiwai Ilmu Forensik Pergigian, National, (Panelist/Moderator)

SUPERVISION


Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2023) -, CHOONG ROB SON
  2. (2023) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR LEGAL AGE ESTIMATION USING 3D SURFACE ANALYSES OF MANDIBULAR THIRD MOLAR, GHASSAN ALI ABBAS
  3. (2023) THREE-DIMENSIONAL CRANIOMETRICS IDENTIFICATION MODEL AND CEPHALIC INDEX CLASSIFICATION OF MALAYSIAN SUB-ADULTS: A MULTI-SLICE COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY STUDY, Sharifah Nabilah Syed Mohd Hamdan
  4. (2021) Cementochronological Characteristics of Agglomerated Incremental Lines in Charred Teeth for Disaster Victim Identification, Faraz Mohammed (Universiti Teknologi Mara (Uitm))
  5. (2020) Artificial Intelligence for Legal Age Estimation using 3D surface analysis of Mandibular Third Molar., Ghassan Ali Abbas
Master
  1. (2023) Clinical Assessment Of Dental Cervical Lesions: An Exploratory study for best practices in dental hygiene using MCDM, ALSHAHRANI FARES MOHAMMED S
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2023) PROFICIENCY IN DENTAL AGE ESTIMATION AMONG DENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER
  2. (2023) DENTAL AGE ESTIMATION USING DEVELOPING PERMANENT MOLAR IN MALAYSIAN POPULATION

TEACHING


Master
  1. (2023) - - General Dentistry
  2. (2022) DQD7009 - Administration in Dental Public Health (Adph) & Updates in Dentistry
Bachelor
  1. (2023) DIA2002 - Oral & Maxillofacial Imaging I
  2. (2023) DIA3002 - Oral & Maxillofacial Imaging Ii
  3. (2023) DIA4002 - Oral & Maxillofacial Imaging III
  4. (2022) DIA5007 - General Dental Practice III
  5. (2022) DIA2002 - Oral & Maxillofacial Imaging I
  6. (2022) DIA3002 - Oral & Maxillofacial Imaging Ii
  7. (2022) DIA4002 - Oral & Maxillofacial Imaging III
  8. (2021) DIA5007 - General Dental Practice III
  9. (2021) DIA2002 - Oral & Maxillofacial Imaging I
  10. (2021) DIA3002 - Oral & Maxillofacial Imaging Ii
  11. (2021) DIA2002 - Oral & Maxillofacial Imaging I
  12. (2021) DIA5007 - General Dental Practice III
  13. (2020) DIA2002 - Oral & Maxillofacial Imaging I
  14. (2020) DIA3002 - Oral & Maxillofacial Imaging Ii
  15. (2020) DIA4002 - Oral & Maxillofacial Imaging III

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES


  • Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon 2021 Virtual Run Category: 10km Age Group: 31-35 Gender: Female Time: 00:55:13 Overall 477 / 8380 Overall 51 / 3433 Overall Gender 96 / 1540 Age Group Overall 12 / 612 Age Group Gender State 21 / 281 Overall 1 / 106 Overall Gender 6 / 62 Age Group Overall 1 / 24 Age Group Gender, (20 Nov 2021 - 28 Nov 2021) (International)
  • Volunteer for University of Malaya Hope and Kindness Creates Smiles Community Program., (07 May 2021 - 07 Sep 2021) (University)
  • Under Armour Through The Challenge Run Time Trial: 00:0:01 Final Test: 00:48:31, (02 Apr 2021 - 04 May 2021) (National)
  • UM Faculty Series 2021: Faculty of Dentistry, (15 Mar 2021 - 09 Apr 2021)
  • Menjiwai Ilmu Forensik Pergigiantemubual Dr. Rabi'Ah Al-Adawiyah Di Selamat Pagi Malaysia Tv1, (12 Jan 2021 - 12 Jan 2021)

COURSE ATTENDED


Internal / External Course
CONFERENCE
  1. WORKSHOP ON RESEARCH FOR BUSY CLINICIAN IN CONJUNCTION WITH NATIONAL ORAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE 2014, Swiss Garden Hotel (10 Nov 2014 - 10 Nov 2014)
  2. SCIENTIFIC WRITING SEMINAR ORGANISED BY RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE, Dewan Setawar (Dk10), Fakulti Perubatan, Universiti Malaya (26 Nov 2014 - 27 Nov 2014)
  3. ADVANCING SCIENCE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA 2021, Zoom (29 Oct 2021 - 29 Oct 2021)
  4. 15TH ASIAN FORENSIC SCIENCES NETWORK ANNUAL MEETING & SYMPOSIUM, Hotel Pullman Kuala Lumpur (11 Sep 2023 - 15 Sep 2023)
COURSES ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH PART 1, Institut Pengajian Siswazah (03 Feb 2016 - 04 Feb 2016)
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. WORKSHOP ON VIDEO EDITING USING MICROSOFT PHOTOS, Via Google Meet (27 Nov 2020 - 27 Nov 2020)