Curriculum Vitae

DR. SIDDHARTHAN SELVARAJ

Dental Lecturer
  • Department of Community Oral Health & Clinical Prevention
    Faculty of Dentistry
  • 0165909560
  • 0165909560

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Siddharthan Selvaraj, BDS., MDPH., FRSPH., FPFA., PhD

Professional Profile: Dr. Siddharth is a distinguished dental lecturer from India, renowned for his research works, dynamic teaching style and innovative curriculum development. Dr. Siddharth has significantly contributed to the advancement of dental education. He currently holds a dental lecturer position at the prestigious Faculty of Dentistry at University of Malaya.

Educational Background: Dr. Siddharth earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from the Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University - India. He furthered his academic pursuits by obtaining a Master degree in Dental Public Health from Universiti Sains Malaysia, and completed his PhD in Epidemiology from Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin – Malaysia, focusing on epidemiological modelling of periodontal disease. His extensive education laid a strong foundation for his dual career as a dental public health specialist and educator.

Professional Experience: After completing his PhD, Dr. Siddharth began his teaching career in Dental Public Health Department - AIMST University – Malaysia, His commitment to continuous learning and passion for teaching led him to be appointed as Adjunct Faculty member in Saveetha University – India. He also gives guest lecture on Oral Epidemiology in Asia at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais – Brazil.  As a lecturer in AIMST University, Dr. Siddharth has developed and taught a wide range of courses, including Oral Epidemiology, Preventive Dentistry and Ethics in Dentistry.

Research and Publications: Dr. Siddharth research interests lie at the intersection of Oral  and General Health, particularly in the areas of epidemiology, public health and periodontal diseases. He has published around 35+ WoS ,SCOPUS and PubMed articles in top-tier journals and has presented his findings at various international conferences.

Professional Affiliations: Dr. Siddharth is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Tamil Nadu Dental Council (TNDC)- India. He is also a Fellow in Pierre Fauchard Academy (USA) and Royal Society for Public Health (UK). He regularly participates in workshops and continuing education programs to stay abreast of the latest advancements in dental science and education.

Awards and Recognition: Throughout his career, Dr. Siddharth has received multiple awards for his contributions to dental education and research. Notably, he was appointed as a Co-Chairperson for AIDEC international conference held in Malaysia and he has received best oral presentation awards in various international conferences. These accolades underscore her dedication to excellence in his field.

Community Involvement: Dr. Siddharth is deeply committed to community service. He has organized and participated in numerous dental outreach programs, providing free dental care to underserved populations both locally and internationally.

Personal Interests: Outside of his professional commitments, Dr. Siddharth enjoys spending time with his family, playing football, and volunteering at local animal shelters. He is also an avid reader and enjoys exploring the latest developments in medical and dental sciences.

Contact Information: Dr. Siddharthan Selvaraj can be reached for academic consultations, speaking engagements, and professional inquiries through his university email: siddharth@um.edu.my, he also maintains a professional profile on LinkedIn, where he shares insights and updates related to his work in dental education and research.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • EPIDEMIOLOGY
    Preventive Strategies ; Surveillance ; Well Being ; Human Health
  • COMMUNITY DENTISTRY
    Oral Health ; Preventive Dentistry ; Epidemiology ; Periodontal Diseases ; Public Health

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD(EPIDEMIOLOGY), (Epidemiology)
    Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (Unisza)
  • MDPH (Master of Dental Public Health), (Dental Public Health)
    Universiti Sains Malaysia (Usm)
  • BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), (DENTAL SURGERY)
    The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University

MEMBERSHIPS

  • PIERRE FAUCHARD ACADEMY, FELLOW
    Since 2023 (International)
  • EPIDEMIOLOGY FOUNDATION OF INDIA, MEMBER
    Since 2022 (International)
  • ROYAL SOCIETY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH, FELLOW
    Since 2020 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Pesudovs, Konrad; Lansingh, Van Charles; Kempen, John H.; Tapply, Ian; Fernandes, Arthur G.; Cicinelli, Maria V.; Arrigo, Alessandro; Leveziel, Nicolas; Briant, Paul Svitil; Vos, Theo; Resnikoff, Serge; Taylor, Hugh R.; Sedighi, Tabassom; Flaxman, Seth; Steinmetz, Jaimie; Bourne, Rupert (2024). Global estimates on the number of people blind or visually impaired by cataract: a meta-analysis from 2000 to 2020, EYE. . doi:10.1038/s41433-024-02961-1
  2. Jusoh, Suharzida; Naing, Nyi Nyi; Wan-Arfah, Nadiah; Hajidah, W. N.; Arifin, Wan Nor; Wong, Ling Shing; Djearamane, Sinouvassane; Antony, Anto Cordelia Tanislaus; Saleem, Mohamed; Selvaraj, Siddharthan (2023). Prevalence and Factors Influencing Smoking Behavior among Female Inmates in Malaysia, HEALTHCARE. 11(2). doi:10.3390/healthcare11020203
  3. Manimaran, V.; Nivetha, R. P.; Tamilanban, T.; Narayanan, J.; Vetriselvan, Subramaniyan; Fuloria, Neeraj Kumar; Chinni, Suresh V.; Sekar, Mahendran; Fuloria, Shivkanya; Wong, Ling Shing; Biswas, Anupam; Ramachawolran, Gobinath; Selvaraj, Siddharthan (2023). Nanogels as novel drug nanocarriers for CNS drug delivery, FRONTIERS IN MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCES. 10. doi:10.3389/fmolb.2023.1232109
  4. Nasir, Naurah Nabihah; Sekar, Mahendran; Ravi, Subban; Wong, Ling Shing; Sisinthy, Sreenivas Patro; Gan, Siew Hua; Subramaniyan, Vetriselvan; Chidambaram, Kumarappan; Rani, Nur Najihah Izzati Mat; Begum, M. Yasmin; Ramar, Mohankumar; Safi, Sher Zaman; Selvaraj, Siddharthan; Maruthu, Senthil Kumar Chinna; Fuloria, Shivkanya; Fuloria, Neeraj Kumar; Lum, Pei Teng; Djearamane, Sinouvassane (2023). Chemistry, Biosynthesis and Pharmacology of Streptonigrin: An Old Molecule with Future Prospects for New Drug Design, Development and Therapy, DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY. 17, 1065-1078. doi:10.2147/DDDT.S388490
  5. Othman, Ida Kartini; Raj, Naresh Bhaskar; Siew Kuan, Chua; Sidek, Sabrilhakim; Wong, Ling Shing; Djearamane, Sinouvassane; Loganathan, Annaletchumy; Selvaraj, Siddharthan (2023). Association of Piriformis Thickness, Hip Muscle Strength, and Low Back Pain Patients with and without Piriformis Syndrome in Malaysia, LIFE-BASEL. 13(5). doi:10.3390/life13051208
  6. Rahman, Siti Nor Aishah Abdul; Naing, Nyi Nyi; Othman, Abdul Mutalib; Mohamad, Zarina; Ibrahim, Tg Mohd Masrul; Hashim, Syaratul Emma; Baig, Atif Amin; Wong, Ling Shing; Dewadas, Hemaniswarri Dewi; Selvaraj, Siddharthan (2023). Validity and Reliability of Vis-Screen Application: A Smartphone-Based Distance Vision Testing for Visual Impairment and Blindness Vision Screening, MEDICINA-LITHUANIA. 59(5). doi:10.3390/medicina59050912
  7. Reshma, Andukuri; Tamilanban, T.; Chitra, V.; Subramaniyan, Vetriselvan; Gupta, Gaurav; Fuloria, Neeraj Kumar; Sekar, Mahendran; Fuloria, Shivkanya; Sahu, Rakesh; Narayanan, J.; Chakravarthy, Srikumar; Selvaraj, Siddharthan (2023). Anti-obesity effects of olivetol in adult zebrafish model induced by short-term high-fat diet, SCIENTIFIC REPORTS. 13(1). doi:10.1038/s41598-023-44462-3
  8. Yusri, Muhamad Azrul Amir; Sekar, Mahendran; Wong, Ling Shing; Gan, Siew Hua; Ravi, Subban; Subramaniyan, Vetriselvan; Rani, Nur Najihah Izzati Mat; Chidambaram, Kumarappan; Begum, M. Yasmin; Ramar, Mohankumar; Safi, Sher Zaman; Selvaraj, Siddharthan; Wu, Yuan Seng; Revathy, Palanisamy; Fuloria, Shivkanya; Fuloria, Neeraj Kumar; Lum, Pei Teng; Djearamane, Sinouvassane (2023). Celastrol: A Potential Natural Lead Molecule for New Drug Design, Development and Therapy for Memory Impairment, DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY. 17, 1079-1096. doi:10.2147/DDDT.S389977
  9. Djearamane, Sinouvassane; Xiu, Lin-Jia; Wong, Ling-Shing; Rajamani, Ranjithkumar; Bharathi, Devaraj; Kayarohanam, Saminathan; De Cruz, Alice Escalante; Tey, Lai-Hock; Janakiraman, Ashok Kumar; Aminuzzaman, Mohammod; Selvaraj, Siddharthan (2022). Antifungal Properties of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on Candida albicans, COATINGS. 12(12). doi:10.3390/coatings12121864
  10. Jeyabalan, Srikanth; Bala, Logeshwari; Subramanian, Kavimani; Jabaris, Sugin Lal; Sekar, Mahendran; Wong, Ling Shing; Subramaniyan, Vetriselvan; Chidambaram, Kumarappan; Gan, Siew Hua; Rani, Nur Najihah Izzati Mat; Begum, M. Yasmin; Safi, Sher Zaman; Selvaraj, Siddharthan; Al Fatease, Adel; Alamri, Ali; Vijeepallam, Kamini; Fuloria, Shivkanya; Fuloria, Neeraj Kumar; Djearamane, Sinouvassane (2022). Potential effects of noni (Morinda citrifolia L.) fruits extract against obsessive-compulsive disorder in marble burying and nestlet shredding behavior mice models, FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY. 13. doi:10.3389/fphar.2022.993927
  11. Morais, Shabna Roupal; Chitra, K.; Jeyabalan, Srikanth; Wong, Ling Shing; Sekar, Mahendran; Chidambaram, Kumarappan; Gan, Siew Hua; Begum, M. Yasmin; Izzati Mat Rani, Nur Najihah; Subramaniyan, Vetriselvan; Fuloria, Shivkanya; Fuloria, Neeraj Kumar; Safi, Sher Zaman; Sathasivam, Kathiresan V.; Selvaraj, Siddharthan; Sharma, Vipin Kumar (2022). Anticancer potential of Spirastrella pachyspira (marine sponge) against SK-BR-3 human breast cancer cell line and in silico analysis of its bioactive molecule sphingosine, FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE. 9. doi:10.3389/fmars.2022.950880
  12. Selvaraj, Logesh Kumar; Jeyabalan, Srikanth; Wong, Ling Shing; Sekar, Mahendran; Logeshwari, B.; Umamaheswari, S.; Premkumar, Sree; Sekar, Roshan Tej; Begum, M. Yasmin; Gan, Siew Hua; Izzati Mat Rani, Nur Najihah; Chidambaram, Kumarappan; Subramaniyan, Vetriselvan; Al Fatease, Adel; Alamri, Ali; Sathasivam, Kathiresan V.; Selvaraj, Siddharthan; Vijeepallam, Kamini; Fuloria, Shivkanya; Fuloria, Neeraj Kumar (2022). Baicalein prevents stress-induced anxiety behaviors in zebrafish model, FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY. 13. doi:10.3389/fphar.2022.990799
  13. Selvaraj, Siddharthan; Naing, Nyi Nyi; Wan-Arfah, Nadiah; Djearamane, Sinouvassane; Wong, Ling Shing; Subramaniyan, Vetriselvan; Fuloria, Neeraj Kumar; Sekar, Mahendran; Fuloria, Shivkanya; Abreu, Mauro Henrique Nogueira Guimaraes de (2022). Epidemiological Factors of Periodontal Disease Among South Indian Adults, JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE. 15, 1547-1557. doi:10.2147/JMDH.S374480
  14. Selvaraj, Siddharthan; Naing, Nyi Nyi; Wan-Arfah, Nadiah; Karobari, Mohmed Isaqali; Marya, Anand; Prasadh, Somasundaram (2022). Development and Validation of Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior Questionnaire among Indian Adults, MEDICINA-LITHUANIA. 58(1). doi:10.3390/medicina58010068
  15. Selvaraj, Siddharthan; Prasadh, Somasundaram; Fuloria, Shivkanya; Subramaniyan, Vetriselvan; Sekar, Mahendran; Ahmed, Abdelmoty M.; Bouallegue, Belgacem; Hari Kumar, Darnal; Sharma, Vipin Kumar; Maziz, Mohammad Nazmul Hasan; Sathasivam, Kathiresan V.; Meenakshi, Dhanalekshmi U.; Fuloria, Neeraj Kumar (2022). COVID-19 Biomedical Plastics Wastes-Challenges and Strategies for Curbing the Environmental Disaster, SUSTAINABILITY. 14(11). doi:10.3390/su14116466
  16. Tan, Eng Pei; Djearamane, Sinouvassane; Wong, Ling Shing; Rajamani, Ranjithkumar; Antony, Anto Cordelia Tanislaus; Subbaih, Suresh Kumar; Janakiraman, Ashok Kumar; Aminuzzaman, Mohammod; Subramaniyan, Vetriselvan; Sekar, Mahendran; Selvaraj, Siddharthan (2022). An In Vitro Study of the Antifungal Efficacy of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles against Saccharomyces cerevisiae, COATINGS. 12(12). doi:10.3390/coatings12121988
  17. Ul Huqh, Mohamed Zahoor; Abdullah, Johari Yap; Wong, Ling Shing; Bin Jamayet, Nafij; Alam, Mohammad Khursheed; Rashid, Qazi Farah; Husein, Adam; Ahmad, Wan Muhamad Amir W.; Eusufzai, Sumaiya Zabin; Prasadh, Somasundaram; Subramaniyan, Vetriselvan; Fuloria, Neeraj Kumar; Fuloria, Shivkanya; Sekar, Mahendran; Selvaraj, Siddharthan (2022). Clinical Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Children with Cleft Lip and Palate-A Systematic Review, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH. 19(17). doi:10.3390/ijerph191710860
  18. Marya, Anand; Karobari, Mohmed Isaqali; Selvaraj, Siddharthan; Adil, Abdul Habeeb; Assiry, Ali A.; Rabaan, Ali A.; Horn, Rithvitou; Venugopal, Adith; Messina, Pietro; Scardina, Giuseppe Alessandro (2021). Risk Perception of SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Implementation of Various Protective Measures by Dentists Across Various Countries, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH. 18(11). doi:10.3390/ijerph18115848
  19. Selvaraj, Siddharthan; Eusufzai, Sumaiya Zabin; Asif, Jawaad Ahmed; Jamayet, Nafij Bin; Ahmad, Wan Muhamad Amir W.; Alam, Mohammad Khursheed (2021). Comparison of knowledge level and attitude towards obstructive sleep apnoea amongst dental and medical undergraduate students of Universiti Sains Malaysia, WORK-A JOURNAL OF PREVENTION ASSESSMENT & REHABILITATION. 69(1), 173-180. doi:10.3233/WOR-213466
  20. Selvaraj, Siddharthan; Naing, Nyi Nyi; Wan-Arfah, Nadiah; Nogueira Guimaraes de Abreu, Mauro Henrique (2021). Demographic and Habitual Factors of Periodontal Disease among South Indian Adults, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH. 18(15). doi:10.3390/ijerph18157910
  21. Selvaraj, Siddharthan; Naing, Nyi Nyi; Wan-Arfah, Nadiah; Prasadh, Somasundaram (2021). Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Knowledge, Attitude, and Behaviour Questionnaire towards Oral Health among Indian Adults, JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE. 11(4). doi:10.3390/jpm11040320
ESCI
  1. Sobri, Wan Bazilah Wan Mohamad; Naing, Nyi Nyi; Wan-Arfah, Nadiah; Abdullah, Sarimah; Subramaniyan, Vetriselvan; Wong, Ling Shing; Selvaraj, Siddharthan (2024). Prevalence and factors associated with excessive daytime sleepiness among Malaysian medical students, ELECTRONIC JOURNAL OF GENERAL MEDICINE. 21(2). doi:10.29333/ejgm/14198
  2. Tan, King-Fang; Naing, Nyi Nyi; Wan-Arfah, Nadiah; Tharakan, John; Rafia, Hanip; Ali, Irfhan Ali Hyder; Tarekh, Noor Aliza; Subramaniyan, Vetriselvan; Wong, Ling Shing; Selvaraj, Siddharthan (2024). HIV-A prognostic factor of tuberculous meningitis: A retrospective cohort study among adults in peninsular Malaysia, ELECTRONIC JOURNAL OF GENERAL MEDICINE. 21(2). doi:10.29333/ejgm/14402
  3. Karobari, Mohmed Isaqali; Siddharthan, S.; Adil, Abdul Habeeb; Khan, Mohammed Mansoor; Venugopal, Adith; Rokaya, Dinesh; Heboyan, Artak; Marya, Charu Mohan; Marya, Anand (2022). Modifiable and Non-modifiable Risk Factors Affecting Oral and Periodontal Health and Quality of Life in South Asia, OPEN DENTISTRY JOURNAL. 16. doi:10.2174/18742106-v16-e2209270
  4. Selvaraj, Siddharthan; Naing, Nyi Nyi; Wan-Arfah, Nadiah; Guimaraes de Abreu, Mauro Henrique Nogueira (2021). Assessment on Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude, and Behaviour and its Association with Sociodemographic and Habitual Factors of South Indian Population, PESQUISA BRASILEIRA EM ODONTOPEDIATRIA E CLINICA INTEGRADA. 21. doi:10.1590/pboci.2021.159
  5. Siddharthan, S.; Naing, Nyi Nyi; Wan-Arfah, Nadiah (2020). Periodontal Disease and COVID 19, JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL. 32(32), 88-91. doi:10.9734/JPRI/2020/v32i3230937
Others
  1. Burden of disease scenarios for 204 countries and territories, 2022–2050: a forecasting analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  2. Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950–2021, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  3. Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  4. Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  5. Global fertility in 204 countries and territories, 1950–2021, with forecasts to 2100: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  6. Global, regional, and national age-specific progress towards the 2020 milestones of the WHO End TB Strategy: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  7. Global, regional, and national burden of disorders affecting the nervous system, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021