Faculty of Medicine

PROFFESOR DR SRIKUMAR P S

PROFFESOR DR SRIKUMAR P S
DEAN
Research interests
- Medical Education
- Professionalism
- Curricular Alignment
- Intelligence and its variations

SNR ASSOC PROF DR ROHINI KARUNAKARAN

SNR ASSOC PROF DR ROHINI KARUNAKARAN
Deputy Dean (Academic & International Affairs)
Qualifications:
- M.Sc (Biochem), M.Sc (Clin.Micro), M.Phil, B.Ed (Special Education), PhD (Biochem)
- BA (Educational Management)
- Cert. in Medical & Health Sci Education (University of Hong Kong)
- Essential Skills in Medical Education Leadership- ESMELead, AMEE
- PG Diploma in Medical Education (Dundee, UK)
- Associate Fellow of AMEE (AFAMEE)
- Fellow, Institute of Biomedical Sciences (UK)
- PGDMLT, PGDCFS, PGDBI, PGDHR
- FSAB, FMJPP, FAELS, FISCA, FISBT, FEAES
Research Interests:
- Medical Educatione
- Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics
- Molecular Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches to Diseases

ASSOC. PROF. DR. LEELA ANTHONY

ASSOC. PROF. DR. LEELA ANTHONY
Deputy Dean (Research, Postgraduate and Administration)
Qualification:
- MBBS – Andhra University, India
- MSc Occup Med – National University of Singapore, (NUS)
- PhD – National University of Singapore, (IMU)
- Cert in Med Education UK, (Newcastle)

ASSOC PROF DR SARASWATHI BINA RAI S K NAGALINGAM

ASSOC PROF DR SARASWATHI BINA RAI S K NAGALINGAM
Deputy Dean (Students and Alumni)
Qualification:
- M.B.B.S. (Univ of Mysore)
- MPH (Un of Malaya), EIP Malaysia
Research Interests:
- Field Epidemiology
- Outbreak Investigation
- Zoonosis

MS. NORMAH BINTI ABD JAMIL

MS. NORMAH BINTI ABD JAMIL
Lecturer Qualifications:
- BSc.(Hon) Applied Rehabilitation – Physiotherapy(UK),
- MSc. Human Anatomy (AIMST)
Research Interests:
- Anatomy (Anthropometry)
- Physiotherapy (Biomechanic & Musculoskeletal Pain)
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MS RANI SAKARAN

MS RANI SAKARAN
Lecturer
Unit:
Anatomy
Qualification:
- BBiomedSci (Hons), MMedSci (Anat)
Research Interest:
- Histopathology

DR. JAGADEESH DHAMODHARAN

DR. JAGADEESH DHAMODHARAN
Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
- PG: MSc.Medical Anatomy (Saveetha University, Chennai, India)
- UG: BDS (The Tamilnadu Dr.MGR Medical University, Chennai, India)
- FAGE (MAHE, Manipal, India
- Cert. Foundations of Teaching for Learning (Coursera)
Research Interests:
- Anthropometric Anatomy
- Neuroanatomy
- Histology
- Forensic & Clinical Anatomy

DR. VICTOR A. DAVID ALEXANDER

DR. VICTOR A. DAVID ALEXANDER
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- M.Sc Human Anatomy – AIMST University,
- MBBS – Mysore University
Research Interest:
- Clinical Anatomy
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
- Anatomical Variation in Cadaveric Study
- Histology and Tissue Processing
- Music Therapy for Autistic Mind

MR. ASWINPRAKASH SUBRAMANIAM

MR. ASWINPRAKASH SUBRAMANIAM
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MSc. Medical Human Anatomy (University of Kanchipuram,India),
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Dr. MGR Medical University,India)
- Embryology, Biomechanics, Neuro Anatomy
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DR. MOHAMED ASEM

DR. MOHAMED ASEM
Lecturer
Qualifications:
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
MSC in Medical Physiology

DR. PANDIAN PANEER SELVAM

DR. PANDIAN PANEER SELVAM
Lecturer
Qualifications:
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
MSC in Medical Physiology

DR. VIMALAH DEVI GENGATHURAI

DR. VIMALAH DEVI GENGATHURAI
Qualifications :
- MSc Medical Physiology (AIMST University)
- Medical Degree (Methodist University of Indonesia)
Research Interest :
- Psychomotor and behavior in human physiology
- Sports Physiology
- Neurophysiology (cognitive neuroscience)
- Clinical Physiology
- Physiological properties of blood
- Developmental and physiology of children

SR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. USHA KUMARI

SR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. USHA KUMARI
Qualifications:
- MSc (Medical Physiology), PhD
Research Interest:
- Cancer Genetics
- Molecular Biology
- Electrophysiology

DR. NG CHIN THENG

DR. NG CHIN THENG
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- PhD. Physiology, Universiti Putra Malaysia
- BSc. Biomedical Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Research Interest:
- Vascular biology – Inflammation – Permeability – Oxidative stress – Angiogenesis
- Natural products drug discovery

SR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. KHIN MAR AYE

SR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. KHIN MAR AYE
Head of Unit
Qualifications:
- MBBS (University of Medicine 1 Yangon),
- MMedSc (Biochemistry),
- Dip Med Ed (University of Medicine Mandalay)
Research Interests:
- Nutrition
- Lipids & Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
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ASSOC. PROF. DR. UMA SANKAR AKULA

ASSOC. PROF. DR. UMA SANKAR AKULA
Qualifications:
- PhD in Biochemistry,
- MSc in Biochemistry (Andhra University, India)
Research Interest:
- Thermostable and alkaline enzymes.
- Anti oxidant and Anti inflammatory compounds.

DR. SRIDEVI VISVANATHAN

DR. SRIDEVI VISVANATHAN
Qualifications:
- PhD (AIMST)
- M.Sc- Biochemistry,
- M.Phil- Biotechnology,
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FSAB,
- PG Dip-DNA fingerprinting, Cert-Instructional Methods in Health profession Education (University of Michigan),
- Cert-Learning How to Learn(University of California San Diego), Cert-Creative Thinking (Imperial College London)
Research Interests:
- Role of non-protein coding RNAs in bacterial pathogenesis
- Role of protein mis-folding pathway in human cancer

DR. M. BALA SUNDARAM

DR. M. BALA SUNDARAM
Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
- M.Sc – Appl.Nutrition,
- M.Sc- Biochemistry,
- M.Phil- Biotechnology,
- PG Diploma in DNA finger printing and forensic Biotechnology, Good Clinical Practice
- Diploma in Sports Nutrition (Intl. Accredited) FAB Academy, California, USA
- PhD Degree – Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore, India
Research Interests:
- Nutritional Bio-Chemistry
- Phytochemical studies on Medicinal plants
- Nano Medicine

MS. SHALINI KRISHNAN

MS. SHALINI KRISHNAN
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MSc.Biochemistry
Research Interests:
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Culture
- Nanoformulation
- Gene Silencing/Knock Down

SNR ASSOC PROF DR ROHINI KARUNAKARAN

SNR ASSOC PROF DR ROHINI KARUNAKARAN
Deputy Dean (Academic & International Affairs)
Qualifications:
- M.Sc (Biochem), M.Sc (Clin.Micro), M.Phil, B.Ed (Special Education), PhD (Biochem)
- BA (Educational Management)
- Cert. in Medical & Health Sci Education (University of Hong Kong)
- Essential Skills in Medical Education Leadership- ESMELead, AMEE
- PG Diploma in Medical Education (Dundee, UK)
- Associate Fellow of AMEE (AFAMEE)
- Fellow, Institute of Biomedical Sciences (UK)
- PGDMLT, PGDCFS, PGDBI, PGDHR
- FSAB, FMJPP, FAELS, FISCA, FISBT, FEAES
Research Interests:
- Medical Educatione
- Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics
- Molecular Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches to Diseases

DR. SUTHA DEVARAJ

DR. SUTHA DEVARAJ
Qualifications :
- BSc.Biotechnology (Hons)
- MSc. Pharmacology
- PhD. Pharmacology
- Pharmacology
- Drug delivery
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Natural product research
- Drug isolation and characterization
- Cancer research

DR. SUPRAVA DAS

DR. SUPRAVA DAS
Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MBBS
- Master in Pharmacology
Research Interest:
- Experimental Pharmacology
- Interventional Pharmacology
- Toxicology

DR. NAZMUN NAHAR ALAM

DR. NAZMUN NAHAR ALAM
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MBBS, M.Phil
Research Interests:
- Experimental Pharmacology
- Neuro-Pharmacology
- Medical Education

MS. SHANDRA DEVI A/P BALASUBRAMANIAM

MS. SHANDRA DEVI A/P BALASUBRAMANIAM
Qualifications :
- Bsc. Biomedical Science (Hons) MSU
- Msc. Medical Microbiology (UPM)
- PhD Molecular Medicine (USM – ongoing)
- Microbiology
- Infectious disease
- Molecular involving DNA and RNA
- Cancer research (molecular pathway)

DR. NG WOEI KEAN

DR. NG WOEI KEAN
Unit:
Microbiology
Email:
ngwoeikean@aimst.edu.my
Qualification:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Molecular Medicine)
- Bachelor of Health Science, Hons (Biomedicine)
Research Interest:
- Biosensing technology
- Molecular biology
- Antimicrobial studies
Professional membership:
- Malaysia Biomedical Science Association, life memeber
- Malaysia Society for Quality in Health (MSQH), ordinary member
Research funding:
- FRGS2021, Principal Investigator
- FRGS2022, Co-researcher
- MOH-NIH Research Grant, Co-researcher
- Hi-COE Funding, Co-researcher

MS. NUR ADILLA BINTI ZAINI

MS. NUR ADILLA BINTI ZAINI
Lecturer
Unit:
Microbiology
Qualification:
- PhD Medicine (Medical Microbiology) (on-going), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
- MSc Medical Microbiology (distinction), The University of Manchester
- BSc Clinical Laboratory Sciences (hons.), Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKl)
Research Interest:
- Antimicrobial activities
- Next Gene Sequencing
- Soil chemistry profiles
- Necrobiome communities structure

DR. KOMATHI SELVARAJAH

DR. KOMATHI SELVARAJAH
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MBBS,
- MSC Medical Microbiology
Research Interests:
- Antibiotic Resistance
- Clinical Microbiology
- Medical Simulation
- Exploring the therapeutic effects of yoga on various diseases

MS. NORHIDAYAH BINTI ROSMAN

MS. NORHIDAYAH BINTI ROSMAN
Lecturer
Unit:
Pathology
Qualification:
- MSc Medicine (Molecular Pathology), UiTM
- BSc(Hons.) Biomolecular Science, UiTM
Research Interest:
- Molecular diagnostics
- Cardiovascular disease
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNPs)/Mutation
- Tetra-amplification refractory mutation systems (T-ARMS) PCR

ASSOC. PROF. DR. MATIULLAH KHAN

ASSOC. PROF. DR. MATIULLAH KHAN
Associate Professor
Qualifications:
- MBBS, PhD
Research Interest:
- Protein misfolding pathway as a genetic mechanism of Human Cancers
- Therapeutic targeting of protein misfolding pathway in human cancers with novel protein conformation modifiers

DR. AYE AYE TUN

DR. AYE AYE TUN
Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
- M.Med.Sc (Pathology),
- MBBS
- Pathobiology of Cancer
- Targeted Antitumor Therapeutics
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PROF. DR. YUDH DEV SINGH

DR. KHALED MOHAMED HELMY

DR. LAXMIKANT CHAVAN

DR. LAXMIKANT CHAVAN

DR. KAMAL NARAIN

DR. KAMAL NARAIN
Senior Lecturer
Unit:
Internal Medicine
Qualification:
- MBBS, MD (Med.)
Research Interest:
- Filariasis

DR. KOH HAO MENG

DR. KOH HAO MENG

DR. CHANG CHIEN HWA

DR. CHANG CHIEN HWA

ASSOC. PROF. DR. MOOPIL VELAYUDHAN JAIPAL

ASSOC. PROF. DR. MOOPIL VELAYUDHAN JAIPAL
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MBBS DGo, MD
Research Interest:
- Urinary Incontinence

ASSOC. PROF. DR. RAJESH PANICKER

ASSOC. PROF. DR. RAJESH PANICKER
Qualifications:
- MBBS, MD
Research Interest:
- Urogynecology
- Gynecological Oncology

DATO’ DR. SELLAPPAN SUBBIAH

DATO’ DR. SELLAPPAN SUBBIAH

SR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. RAJAN DUDA

SR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. RAJAN DUDA
Senior Associate Professor
Qualification:
MBBS
MD (Paediatrics)
Research Interests:
- Medical Education
- General Paediatrics

DR. MD. KANCHAN ALI MALLIK

DR. MD. KANCHAN ALI MALLIK
Head of Unit & Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MBBS, DCH, DTCH, FACTM, MSc, MRCPCH (part2)
Research Interests:
- Haematology in Paediatrics
- Haemolytic Anaemia in Children eg. Thalassemia
- Breast Feeding

DR. TEH WAI CHOON

DR. TEH WAI CHOON

DR. VINAYAGA MOORTHY

DR. VINAYAGA MOORTHY

ASSOC. PROF. DHIRESH KUMAR CHAUDRY

ASSOC. PROF. DHIRESH KUMAR CHAUDRY

DR. RAGHUMAN SHERIFF FEROZE

DR. RAGHUMAN SHERIFF FEROZE
Senior Lecturer
Unit:
Orthopaedic Surgery
Qualification:
- MBBS
- MS orthopaedic Surgery
- Fellowships Adult Joint Reconstruction ( Arthroplasty) & Musculoskeletal Oncology ( MSO)
Research Interest:
- Arthroplasty
- Musculoskeletal Oncology

SR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. CHRISTINA GELLKNIGHT

SR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. CHRISTINA GELLKNIGHT
Head Of Unit
Qualifications:- MBBS. MS (Master of Surgery, Ophthalmology),
- DNB (Diplomate National Board),
- DOMS (Diploma in Ophthalmology), Cornea Fellowship, Erasmus University, Rotterdam.
- Paediatric Ophthalmology, Loma Linda University, California, USA.
Research Interests:
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Diabetic Retinopathy
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DR. ADARSH BHARDWAJ

DATO’ DR. HASNAH BT. ISMAIL

DATO’ DR. HASNAH BT. ISMAIL

SR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. MARIETTE D’SOUZA

SR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. MARIETTE D’SOUZA
Head of Unit
Qualifications:
- MBBS (University of Madras),
- Diploma in Dermatology (University of Madras JIPMER),
- MD Dermatology (Pondicherry University)
Research Interests:
- Quality of Life issues in Dermatology
- Paediatric dermatology
- Dermatopathology

PROF. DR. KRISHNAN RAJAM

PROF. DR. KRISHNAN RAJAM
Senior Professor, Head of Family Medicine & Paediatrics
Qualifications:
- MBBS, MD, FRCP (UK), FRACGP, FCGP, FAMM, DCH
Research Interests:
- Injury Prevention
- Road Safety
- Drowning Prevention

ASSOC. PROF. DR. SAWRI RAJAN L. RAJAGOPAL NAIDU

ASSOC. PROF. DR. SAWRI RAJAN L. RAJAGOPAL NAIDU
Head of Community Medicine Unit
Qualifications:
- B.Sc., – Madras University
- MBBS – Madras University
- PGDp Fam Med.(Adv.Level) – AFPM
- M.Sc.Occ Med – NUS
Area of Research Interest:
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Obesity, Adolescent Health

DR. SONG WAI LENG

DR. SONG WAI LENG
Lecturer
Unit:
Family Medicine
Qualification:
- M.B.B.S (UM)
- PgDip OMHS (Edith Cowan)
- FRACGP (Aust)
- FAFP (AFPM)

DR. TIN SOE @ SAIFULLAH BIN HASHIM

DR. TIN SOE @ SAIFULLAH BIN HASHIM
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- M. B.;B.S (University of Medicine (Mandalay);
- D.F.T(Diploma in Food Technology)(Ygn);
- Dip;Med.Sc (G.P) (General Practice)(University ofMedicine(I) Yangon;
- C.C.F.M (Family Medicine )(MMA,Ygn) ;
- D.F.M(PG:C.F.M)(Family Medicine)(AFPM-Malaysia);
- C.C.M (Primary Clinical Care Cardio Medicine)(AFPM+IJN)(Malaysia);
- PG:Diploma in Primary Care Clinical Dermatology
Research Interests:
- Family Medicine
- Public Health with research on Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

DR. THIAGARAJAN PRABA

DR. THIAGARAJAN PRABA

DR. SHIVALI SHAMSHER

PROF. KEVIN FERNANDEZ

PROF. KEVIN FERNANDEZ
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MPH., MBBS

ASSOC. PROF. DR. LEELA ANTHONY

ASSOC. PROF. DR. LEELA ANTHONY
Deputy Dean (Research, Postgraduate and Administration)
Qualification:
- MBBS – Andhra University, India
- MSc Occup Med – National University of Singapore, (NUS)
- PhD – National University of Singapore, (IMU)
- Cert in Med Education UK, (Newcastle)

ASSOC. PROF. DR. TRACY SEIN

ASSOC. PROF. DR. TRACY SEIN
Qualifications:
- DLSHTM & M.Sc. Medical Demography – London School of Hygien & Tropical Medicine, University of London
- DP & TM – University of Medicine (1), Yangon
- MBBS – University of Medicine Mandalay
Research Interest:
- Field Epidemiology
- Population Studies
- Public Health Related Research
- Nutrition and Health
- Health Promotion Related Research

ASSOC. PROF. DR. THEINGI MAUNG MAUNG

ASSOC. PROF. DR. THEINGI MAUNG MAUNG
Qualifications:
- MBBS, M.Med.Sc (Public Health)
Research Interest:
- Epidemiology
- Community Based Research
- Reproductive Health
- Adolescent Behavior

DR. THAMINA AFROSE

DR. THAMINA AFROSE
Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MPH., MBBS
Research Interest:
- Public Health
- Infertility

ASSOC PROF DR SARASWATHI BINA RAI S K NAGALINGAM

ASSOC PROF DR SARASWATHI BINA RAI S K NAGALINGAM
Deputy Dean (Students and Alumni)
Qualification:
- M.B.B.S. (Univ of Mysore)
- MPH (Un of Malaya), EIP Malaysia
Research Interests:
- Field Epidemiology
- Outbreak Investigation
- Zoonosis

DR. HARI DASS GOVINDASAMY

DR. HARI DASS GOVINDASAMY

PROF. DR. BERNARD FANTHOME

PROF. DR. BERNARD FANTHOME
Professor
Unit:
Head of Unit – Surgery
Qualification:
- MBBS, MS (General Surgery)
Research Interest:
- High Risk Breast Cancer
- Enhanced Recovery after Surgery

PROF. G. RAJAGOPAL

PROF. DR. D. PREMKUMAR

PROF. DR. D. PREMKUMAR
Qualifications:
- MBBS, MS
Research Interest:
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Acute Abdomen
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ASSOC. PROF. DR. NEOH CHIN BOON

ASSOC. PROF. DR. NEOH CHIN BOON
Qualifications:
- MBBS (University of Malaya),
- FRCS (Glasgow) (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, United Kingdom)
Research Interest:
- Knee in Sports Injuries

DR. CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY

DR. CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY

DR. KALLYAN KISHORE DEBNATH

DR. KALLYAN KISHORE DEBNATH
Senior Lecturer
Qualifications:
- MBBS, DLO (Dhaka Medical College, University of Dhaka, BD)
- MSc (Cardiff University, UK)
- Cert. in Occup Med. (MY)
- GCP Certification (MY & UK)
- Hearing Loss, Allergy, Medical Education

PROFFESOR DR SRIKUMAR P S

PROFFESOR DR SRIKUMAR P S
DEAN
Research interests
- Medical Education
- Professionalism
- Curricular Alignment
- Intelligence and its variations

PROF. DR. S. SUDARSANAN

PROF. DR. S. SUDARSANAN
Qualifications:
- MBBS,MD (Psychiatry)
Research Interest:
- Substance Use Disorders
- Liaison Psychiatry and Depression
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DR. SIVASAKTIY MUNUSAMY

DR. SIVASAKTIY MUNUSAMY
Tutor
Qualifications:
MBBS

DR. PARTHIBAN ARUMUGAM

DR. PARTHIBAN ARUMUGAM
Tutor
Qualifications:
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
M.Ed (Chemistry)
Cert in IIOT

DR. DHARMA RAJ TANIMALE

DR. DHARMA RAJ TANIMALE
Director
Qualifications:
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
MBA in Healthcare Management
MSC in Medical Physiology

PROF. OLWYN M R WESTWOOD

PROF. OLWYN M R WESTWOOD
International Advisory Panel, AIMST University
Designations :
- Professor of Medical Education, Brunel University London
- Visiting Professor in Medical Education, Ilia State University, Tblisi, Georgia
Qualifications :
B.Sc (Hons), Ph.D, FIBMS, FRSM, PFHEA, FAoME
- Fellow of the Academy of Medical Educators
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine
- Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
- Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Member of the Association of Medical Education in Europe
- Member of the Association for the Study of Medical Education
- Medical Education, Biochemistry, Immunology
- Assessment and quality assurance in medical education
- Interprofessional learning and teaching across the medical and health professions

PROF. RATHAN M SUBRAMANIAM

PROF. RATHAN M SUBRAMANIAM
International Advisory Panel, AIMST University
Designations :
- Dean, University of Otago Medical School, New Zealand
- Consultant Radiologist & Nuclear Medicine Physician
- Dunedin Hospital, Southern District Health Board, New Zealand
- International Advisory Panel, AIMST University
- MBBS- Royal Melbourne Hospital Clinical School, University of Melbourne Australia.
- BMedSc-Immunology/ Walter & Eliza Hall Institute, University of Melbourne Australia
- MClinEd,- Clinical education, University of New South Wales, Australia
- PhD- University of Auckland, New Zealand
- MPH- Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard University, USA
- MBA-Healthcare Leadership and Management, University of Texas at Dallas, USA.
- FAUR-Fellow, Association of University Radiologists, USA
- FSNMMI-Fellow, Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, USA
- FACNM-Fellow, American College of Nuclear Medicine
- ABNM-Diplomate, American Board of Nuclear Medicine
- ABR Diplomate – Certified Added Qualification-Neuroradiology
- ABR Diplomate, American Board of Radiology
- Fulbright Academy Life Member
- Fulbright Association Member, New Zealand
- FRANZCR-Fellow, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists
- RSNA-Membership, Radiological Society of North America

MS. BALA BUANESWARI DEVI THANABALU

MS. BALA BUANESWARI DEVI THANABALU

MR. KAVINRAJ A/L THIAGARAJU

MR. KAVINRAJ A/L THIAGARAJU

MR. NAZRI

MR. NAZRI

MR. SUIB
