Curriculum Vitae
BIOGRAPHY
Ts. Dr. Rajiv Ravi is a Researcher and Senior Lecturer from the Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya (UM). Professional Technologist (Ts) certified under (MBOT), Biotechnology specialist. Rajiv Ravi completed his undergraduate in the field of Biotechnology in 2010 and venture into Parasitology in the field of applied parasitology in University Science Malaysia (2013). He has been active in understanding the role, life cycles, prevalences, morphology and molecular identifications parasites in aquatic environment, mainly Zeylanicobdella argumensis, Neobenedenia melleni, Acanthocephala, and Caligus clemensi. Further completed Molecular Parasitology Doctoral Research (PhD) in University Science Malaysia in the year (2018). He then pursued his Postdoctoral work in collaborative research project from Vector Control Research Unit (VCRU) USM & UMK on the establishment of various bioinsecticides against Aedes mosquitoes. The notable achievements in his term were from the invention of Nano-Azo’s Mosquito Control, published 2019 in Berita Harian Malaysian Newspapers under the segment of Varsity. Additionally, won Gold Medals in ITEX, MTE 2019 and Invited Judge Panel for MTE Invention and Innovation Award Category, 2020. Moving on from there he, joined private academic university as a Lecturer, and secured Principal Investigator(PI) for KPT Research Grants Title, Larvicidal activities of Areca catechu L. extracts against Aedes (Diptera) (FRGS) worth RM70,100 and Co-Researcher for MOF research grant title, Superfood Spirulina worth RM284,000. Next in his career progression, he moved his achievements as Head of Biology Department for Sumitomo Chemicals under the Environmental Health and Technology Centre (EHTC), working with new active developments and data generations for HCRL, Tarkazuka, Japan Research Sumitomo Institutions. He also played major role as New Idea Development (NID) coordinator for Environmental Health Technology Centre (EHTC), Asia Pacific and Japan.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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VECTOR BORNE DISEASESDengue
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
- PhD, (PARASITOLOGI MOLEKUL)Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
- MSc, (Parasitologi Gunaan)Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
- BSC, (BIOTECHNOLOGY INSDUSTRY)Uinversiti Industri Selangor (Unisel)
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
- PANEL PENILAI PROFESSIONAL LEMBAGA TEKNOLOGIS MALAYSIA01 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 (National)
- JKITJ(JAWATANKUASA IJAZAH TINGGI DI PERINGKAT JABATAN)01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
- KURSUS SUBJEK MQG7009: ENTOMOLOGI GUNAAN01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)
- AHLI JAWATAN KUASA PENYELARAS KURSUS INDUK (MASTER COURSE COORDINATOR)01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)
- Quiz Master19 Oct 2024 - 19 Oct 2024 (International)
- Secretary for the workshop and trainer26 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024 (International)
- Head of Department03 Jan 2022 - 01 Sep 2023 (International)
- Curriculum Review02 Sep 2019 - 01 Sep 2021 (National)
MEMBERSHIPS
- EARLY CAREER MEMBERSHIPS, MEMBER2024 to present (International)
- PROFESSIONAL TECHNOLOGIST (BT), MEMBER2020 to present (National)
- ORDINARY MEMBERSHIP, MEMBER2020 to present (National)
- ORDINARY MEMBER, MEMBER2020 to present (National)
- PROFESSIONAL TECHNOLOGIST(BIOTECHNOLOGY), MEMBER2023 to 2024 (National)
AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP
- Invention and Innovation 2019Malaysian Association of Research Scientist, 2019 (International)
- Innovation and InventionITEX, 2019 (International)
PUBLICATIONS
Article in Journal
- Analysis of chemical compositions and larvicidal activity of nut extracts from Areca catechu Linn against Aedes (Diptera: Culicidae)
- First Molecular Identification of Caligus clemensi on Cultured Crimson Snapper Lutjanus erythropterus on Jerejak Island, Penang, Peninsular Malaysia
- Systematic Performance Comparison of Fe3+/Fe0/Peroxymonosulfate and Fe3+/Fe0/Peroxydisulfate Systems for Organics Removal
- Chemical Composition and Larvicidal Activity of Flower Extracts from Clitoria ternatea against Aedes (Diptera: Culicidae)
- The potential use of Azolla pinnata as an alternative bio-insecticide
- Chemical composition and larvicidal activities of Azolla pinnata extracts against Aedes (Diptera:Culicidae)
- Evaluation of Two Different Solvents for Azolla pinnata Extracts on Chemical Compositions and Larvicidal Activity against Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae)
- Larvicidal Effectiveness of Azolla pinnata against Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) with Its Effects on Larval Morphology and Visualization of Behavioural Response
- Zeylanicobdella arugamensis, the marine leech from cultured crimson snapper (Lutjanus erythropterus), Jerejak Island, Penang, Malaysia
- Neobenedenia melleni Parasite of Red Snapper, Lutjanus erythropterus, with Regression Statistical Analysis between Fish Length, Temperature, and Parasitic Intensity in Infected Fish, Cultured at Jerejak Island, Penang, Malaysia
- Relationship between Size of Fish, Temperature and Parasitic Intensity in Snakehead Fish Species from Kepala Batas, Penang, Peninsular Malaysia.
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Parasitology and Entomology (Parasite)
RESEARCH PROJECT
National
- 2024 - 2025, Others MOHEImproved Applications Of Space Spray For Aedes Resistant Strains ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2024 - 2025, Private FundingImproved Applications Of Space Spray For Aedes Resistant Strains ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2024 - 2025, UM Living Labs @ UMSDCAreca catechu effervescent tablet against Aedes (Diptera: Culicidae) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2020 - 2022, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)Areca catechu L. extracts against Aedes (Diptera: Culicidae) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2019 - 2021, UMK-MOF Social Enterprise ProjectProgram Superfood Spirulina: Langkah Lestari Untuk Mengatasi Malnutrisi Komuniti ( Co-Researcher)
CONSULTANCY PROJECT
- Product Registrations for Kao (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Tam Poh Ling30 Apr 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 (National)
PAPER PRESENTED
ORAL PRESENTER
- The potential use of Areca catechu as an alternative bioinsecticides, Research In Progress Liverpool, Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (International) (04 Apr 2024 - 04 Apr 2024)
ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES
Evaluation
- (2024) Blood Meal Analysis: Unveiling The Feeding Preferences of Aedes Aegypti and Aedes Albopictus in a Dengue-Endemic Area, International, (Reviewer)
- (2024) Yangjiao, University, (External Examiner)
- (2024) Panel Penemuduga Bagi Kemasukan Ke Program Sarjana Muda Perubatan Sesi Akademik 2024/2025, University, (Internal Evaluator)
- (2024) Pengawasan Peperiksaan Profesional Peringkat 3.3 Sarjana Muda Perubatan dan Sarjana Muda Pembedahan (MBBS), University, (External Assessor)
- (2024) House Dust Mites Eradication Treatments: Current Updates Emphasizing On Tropical Countries, International, (Reviewer)
- (2024) Panel Penilai Professional Lembaga Teknologis Malaysia (Mbot), National, (External Evaluator)
- (2024) Synthesis and Insecticidal Activity of Novel Pyridine and 2-Pyrazoline Derivatives Against Musca Domestica L. Larvae., International, (Reviewer)
- (2024) Zulhisham Zulzaharin, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2024) Supervisor of Required Summative Assessment 2 (Rsa2) Stage 2, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Session 2023/2024, University, (Internal Assessor)
- (2024) Mic4005 Fyp Oral and Written Report Examiner, Semester 2, 2023/24, University, (External Examiner)
- (2024) Larvicidal Activity of Methanolic and Aqueous Extracts of Lavandula Dentata and Nerium Oleander Flowers Against Culiseta Longiareolata (Vectors of Avian Plasmodium), International, (Reviewer)
- (2024) Tan Khee Hui, University, (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
- (2024) Consultant Product Registration for Kao(Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, National, (Expert Advisor)
Media appearance
- (2019) Berita Harian, University, (Interview)
SUPERVISION
Postgraduate Student
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(2021) Molecular epidemiology of Blastocystis sp. from various animal in Malaysia, Sanggari a/p Anamalai (Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM))
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(2024) IMPROVED APPLICATION OF SPACE SPRAY FOR AEDES AEGYPTI AND AEDES ALBOPICTUS RESISTANT STRAIN, ALYA ZULAIKHA
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(2024) REPELLENCY OF ARECA CATECHU LINN GEL FORMULATIONS AGAINST AEDES MOSQUITOES, ZAINAB RAHMAN
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(2020) Areca catechu L. extracts against Aedes (Diptera: Culicidae), Madhuri Bharathithasan (Quest International University Perak, Malaysia)
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(2019) Effects of Tridax procumbens on the growth, haematological and histopathological parameters of Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), DfTUNUGALA PATIIIRAI\NAIIALAGE II\DIKA (Quest International University Perak, Malaysia)
Under Graduate Students
- (2024) BSC BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES MIC4001 AND MIC 4005
TEACHING
Master
- (2024) MQG7003 - Concepts and Fundamentals of Medical Parasitology and Entomology
- (2024) MPATH - Master of Pathology
- (2024) MQG7008 - Medical Entomology
- (2024) MQG7006 - Parasites Epidemiology and Relationship With Other Diseases
Bachelor
- (2024) NA - Ummp Block 6 Haematology, (Stage 2-, Cohort 2023)-Practicals
- (2024) NA - Ummp Pbl-Stage 2-Block 6 Haematology
- (2024) NA - Ummp Pbl Stage 2-Block 7-Neuroscience & Vision Behaviour
- (2024) MIC3020 - Advanced Parasitology and Entomology
- (2024) GIM1001 - Basic Parasitology
- (2024) MIC2026 - Diagnostic Parasitology and Entomology
- (2024) MIC1016 - Parasitology and Entomology
- (2023) UMMP - Ummp Stage 1,2 and 3.3
COURSE ATTENDED
Internal / External Course
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ESSENTIALS OF TEACHING & LEARNING FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 21 & 22 FEBRUARY 2024 , Bilik Fakulti, Aras 5, Fakulti Perubatan, Universiti Malaya. (21 Feb 2024 - 22 Feb 2024)
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FOUNDATIONS OF ASSESSMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WORKSHOP ON THE 17TH JANUARY 2024, Bilik Fakulti, Aras 5, Fakulti Perubatan, Universiti Malaya. (17 Jan 2024 - 17 Jan 2024)
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EMERALD REASEARCH AND SUPERVISION 1/2024, Bangunan Hir, UM (27 Feb 2024 - 29 Feb 2024)
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PROBLEM BASED LEARNING(PBL) TUTOR TRAINING WORKSHOP 26 & 27 MAC 2024, Bilik Fakulti, Aras 5, Fakulti Perubatan, Universiti Malaya. (26 Mar 2024 - 27 Mar 2024)
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RESEARCH INDUCTION WORKSHOP FOR EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS (ECR), FACULTY OF MEDICINE, UM 2024, Cube, Aras 4, Fakulti Perubatan (24 Apr 2024 - 24 Apr 2024)
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CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING, Cube, Level 4, Faculty of Medicine (22 Jul 2024 - 23 Jul 2024)
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IN PERSON EVENT- RESEARCH IN PROGRESS LIVERPOOL, Nuffield Lecture Theatre, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, UK (03 Apr 2024 - 05 Apr 2024)