Curriculum Vitae
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Raja Ahsan Aftab completed his PhD and Master in Clinical Pharmacy from the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia and Pharm.D from the Riphah International University, Pakistan. He Joined Universiti Malaya in March 2023 as a senior lecturer under department of clinical pharmacy and practice. Patient outcome research with emphasis on chronic diseases management and patient health outcome optimization are research areas where Dr Raja Ahsan Aftab's expertise revolves around. His research expertise also extends to various research domains such as epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, clinical trials, health economics, and digital health. To date, he has successfully supervised post graduate research students and has published a number of research high impact manuscript at prestigious journal. He is also an recipient of Taylor’s emerging research grant scheme and Industrial grant from Santen Pharmaceuticals. He is also a proud author of peer reviewed books and book chapters. Based on his expertise he was appointed as chairperson of ethics Committee and Interprofessional education. He awarded with Exemplary meritorious academic staff award (EMAS) for his contribution on teaching innovation.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
- PhD, (Pharmacy)Universiti Sains Malaysia (Usm)
- MSc, (Clinical Pharmacy)Universiti Sains Malaysia (Usm)
- DPHARM, (Pharmacy)Riphah International University
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
- Head of Department21 Feb 2024 - present (Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy)
- Coordinator12 Jul 2023 - 13 Sep 2023 (Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy)
- Coordinator01 Jun 2023 - 01 Sep 2023 (University Malaya)
- Coordinator01 Apr 2023 - 05 Aug 2023 (Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy)
- Acting Head of Department01 May 2023 - 13 Jul 2023 (Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy)
- Chairman12 Jan 2021 - 27 Feb 2023 (National)
- Chairman01 Jan 2021 - 31 Jan 2023 (National)
PUBLICATIONS
Article in Journal
WoS
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Mallhi, Tauqeer Hussain; Salman, Muhammad; Khan, Yusra Habib; Khan, Faiz Ullah; Butt, Muhammad Hammad; Ung, Carolina Oi Lam; Khan, Amjad; Aftab, Raja Ahsan (2023). Editorial: Childhood vaccination and COVID-19, FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS. 11. doi:10.3389/fped.2023.1298691
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Khan, Yusra Habib; Mallhi, Tauqeer Hussain; Salman, Muhammad; Tanveer, Nida; Butt, Muhammad Hammad; Mustafa, Zia Ul; Aftab, Raja Ahsan; Alanazi, Abdullah Salah (2022). Parental Perceptions and Barriers towards Childhood COVID-19 Vaccination in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Analysis, VACCINES. 10(12). doi:10.3390/vaccines10122093
Chapter in Books
- Mallhi, Tauqeer & Ijaz, Erum & Butt, Muhammad & Khan, Yusra & Shah, Shahid & Rehman, Kanwal & Salman, Muhammad & Khan, Faiz & Aftab, Raja & Khan, Amjad & Khan, Tahir. (2023). Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. 10.1007/978-3-030-74786-2_87-1.
RESEARCH PROJECT
Private
- 2023 - 2024, Santen Pharmaceutical Research GrantEpidemiology and management of dry eye disease at community pharmacies, Taylor's University ( Co-Researcher)
CONSULTANCY PROJECT
- Biostats and Quality Use of Medications, Taylor's University, Lead Trainer07 Jun 2023 - 08 Dec 2023 (National)
PAPER PRESENTED
INVITED SPEAKER
- Enhancing Medication Adherence Through Pharmacist Driven Motivational Interview: Preliminary Findings, The 4th International Conference on Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research (4th ICPCR), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Sumatera Utara (International) (16 Nov 2023 - 17 Nov 2023)
ORAL PRESENTER
- EXPLORING STUDENT EXPERIENCES IN PRACTICING DECISION-MAKING SKILLS FOR MINOR AILMENTS AND MEDICATION DISPENSING WHILE USING MYDISPENSE SOFTWARE, Mydispense Symposium, Monash University (International) (30 Oct 2023 - 31 Oct 2023)
POSTER PRESENTER
- Fear in the time of Covid-19: Unmasking eating disorders among Malaysian university students, 4th International Conference of FPHS 2023, UniKL (International) (19 Oct 2023 - 21 Oct 2023)
- Assessing Public Perceptions and Practices: A study on Telepharmacy Services during the covid-19 Pandemic in Malaysia, 4th International conference of FPHS 2023, UniKL (International) (17 Oct 2023 - 21 Oct 2023)
ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES
Evaluation
- (2023) Pleased to Be Informed That Prof./ Prof. Associate Professor/ Dr./ Mr./ Mrs. Appointed as a Panel Member to Evaluate The Presentation of Research Progress Reports for Doctor of Philosophy (Phd) Candidate, Zhenzhen Mou (22054557, University, (Reviewer)
- (2023) Pleased to Be Informed That Prof./ Prof. Associate Professor/ Dr./ Mr./ Mrs. Appointed as a Panel Member to Evaluate The Presentation of Research Progress Reports for The Master of Medical Science (Mmedsc) Candidate, Zhao Binjin (S2109864, University, (Reviewer)
- (2023) Pleased to Be Informed That Prof./ Prof. Associate Professor/ Dr./ Mr./ Mrs. Appointed as a Panel Member to Evaluate The Presentation of Research Progress Reports for Doctor of Philosophy (Phd) Candidate, Amna Ahmed Abbas (S2191595), University, (Reviewer)
- (2023) Pleased to Be Informed That Prof./ Prof. Associate Professor/ Dr./ Mr./ Mrs. Appointed as a Panel Member to Evaluate The Presentation of Research Progress Reports for Doctor of Philosophy (Phd) Candidate, Esra Nasraldin (S2103778), University, (Reviewer)
- (2023) Pleased to Be Informed That Prof./ Prof. Associate Professor/ Dr./ Mr./ Mrs. Appointed as a Panel Member to Evaluate The Presentation of Research Progress Reports for Doctor of Philosophy (Phd) Candidates, Ngu Mei Pin (S2019262), University, (Reviewer)
SUPERVISION
Postgraduate Student
- (2023) Socioeconomic and Lifestyle Determinants of Breast Cancer Risk and Survival Outcomes in Urban vs. Rural Settings in Thamar, Yemen, MAGED AMEEN MUSLEH AL-NAJAR
- (2023) Unveiling the Burden of Catheter Related Blood Stream Infections in Haemodialysis Patients; An Inadept Analysis of Prevalence, Risk Factors, Treatment Outcomes and Economic Impact, VINCENT MARSHALL MARIADASS
Under Graduate Students
- (2023) Understanding Patient Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions Towards Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Management
- (2023) Determining the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Progression following Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
- (2023) CREDENTIALING AND UP-SCALING OF COMPETENCIES: A NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF PRIVATE SECTOR PHARMACISTS IN MALAYSIA
- (2023) CREDENTIALING AND UP-SCALING OF COMPETENCIES: A NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS IN MALAYSIA
- (2023) Assessing Self-efficacy & Dietary Behaviour among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
COURSE ATTENDED
Internal / External Course
CONFERENCE
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MYDISPENSE SYMPOSIUM 2023, Monash University, Selangor , Malaysia (30 Oct 2023 - 31 Oct 2023)