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Faculty of Pharmacy,
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia

"Knowledge, Faith & Righteous Conduct"

Department of Department of Department of Department of
Pharmacy Practice Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutics Pharmaceutical
Pharmacology and
Life Sciences
Chemistry

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Department of Pharmacy Practice Page 1-9
Department of Pharmaceutical Life Sciences Page 10-18
Department of Pharmaceutics Page 19-23
Department of Pharmaceutical Pharmacology & Chemistry
(Pharmaceutical Pharmacology Division) Page 24-32
Department of Pharmaceutical Pharmacology & Chemistry
(Chemistry Division) Page 33-37

List of RIGs Page 38-40

Department of
Pharmacy Practice

INTRODUCTION :
The Department of Pharmacy Practice is dedicated to educate students with
modern concept of pharmacy practice that encompasses both hospital and
community settings. Members of this department are well-trained in various
institutions worldwide and practiced in several institutions. We will provide our
students with unique experience for learning and ensure they are equipped with
up-to date application in the field of pharmacy practice.

ACADEMIC STAFF:

Total number of staff: 23

Professor :

• Prof. Dr. Mohamed Mansor Manan (RPh)
• Prof. Dr. Yahaya Hassan (RPh)
• Prof. Dr. Noorizan Abdul Aziz (RPh)

Principal Lecturers, Senior Lecturers & Lecturers :

• Dr. Mahmathi Karuppannan (RPh) • Mohamed Abdul Hameed (RPh)
• Mdm Ezlina Usir (RPh) • Muhammad Anwar Nawab Khan (RPh)
• Dr. Hanis Hanum Zulkifly (RPh) • Mdm. Noorizam Ibrahim (RPh)
• Mdm Hasnah Ismail (RPh) • Dr Norkasihan Ibrahim (RPh)
• Miss Izzati Abdul Halim Zaki (RPh) • Nur Sabiha Md Hussin (RPh)
• Mr. Ismail Mohd Shah (RPh) • Dr Siti Norlina Md Said (RPh)
• Mdm Kamaliah Md Saman (RPh) • Dr Shubashini Gnanasan (RPh)
• Dr. Azyyati Mohd Suhaimi (RPh) • Dr Yogheswaran Gopalan (RPh)
• Dr Mathumalar Loganathan (RPh) • Miss Zakiah Mohd Noordin (RPh)
• Dr Mohd Shahezwan Abd. Wahab (RPh)
• Dr Muhamad Faiz Othman (RPh)

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Department of
Pharmaceutical Life

Sciences

INTRODUCTION :
Our department embraces a broad spectrum of pharmaceutical life sciences trained
staff and makes up of the largest group of lecturers in the Faculty. Today, we are the
teaching strength of approximately 23 academics and we are supported by 7 laboratory
staffs.

ACADEMIC STAFF:

Total number of staff: 23

Professor :

• Prof. Dato’ Dr. Abu Bakar Abdul Majeed (RPh)
• Prof. Dr. Teh Lay Kek (RPh)
• Prof. Dr. Kalavathy Ramasamy

Senior Lecturers & Lecturers : • Dr. Ruzianisra Mohamed
• Dr. Siti Alwani Ariffin
• Dr. Azwandi Ahmad • Dr. Siti Azma Jusoh
• Dr. Gurmeet Kaur Surindar Singh • Dr. Siti Nooraishah Hussin
• Dr. John Shia Kwong Siew • Dr. Siti Syairah Mohd Mutalip
• Dr. Mashani Mohamad • Dr. Yuslina Zakaria
• Dr. Mohd Shihabuddin Ahmad Noorden • Mr. Ahmad Azani Othman
• Dr. Norazlina Ahmad • Mdm. Massita Noordin
• Dr. Nurul Aqmar Mohamad Nor Hazalin • Mdm. Nadia Jalaludin
• Ts. Dr. Richard Johari James • Mdm. Zafirah Liyana Abdullah
• Dr. Rosmadi Mohd Yusoff
• Dr. Rozaini Mohd Zohdi

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Department of
Pharmaceutics

INTRODUCTION :
The Department of Pharmaceutics aims to provide modern pharmacy education &
research by combining science, technology, professional training & personal growth &
development.
Our academic faculty members are trained from various established institutions around
the world. This combination of expertise results in various research activities & product
commercialisation, with particular emphasis in the following areas:

· Dosage form design
· Nutraceutical & Cosmeceuticals
· Pharmacokinetic & Pharmaco-dynamic
· Pharmacy education

ACADEMIC STAFF :
Total number of staff: 11
Professor :
• Prof. Dr. Wong Tin Wui

Associate Professor :
• AP. Dr. Shariza Sahudin (RPh)
• AP. Dr. Meor Mohd Redzuan Meor Mohd Affendi

Senior Lecturers & Lecturers : • Dr. Tommy Julianto Bustami Effendi
(RPh)
• Dr. Khuriah Abdul Hamid
• Dr. Nor Amlizan Ramli (RPh) • Mr. Muhammad ‘Izzuddin Zamery (RPh)
• Dr. Nor Hayati Abu Samah (RPh) • Mr. Wan Azman Wan Ismail (RPh)
• Dr. Nor Khaizan Anuar
• Dr. Ravi Sheshala

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Department of Pharmaceutical
Pharmacology & Chemistry

(Pharmaceutical Pharmacology
Division)

INTRODUCTION :
Our main teaching commitments are to the undergraduate B.Pharm students. We teach
in the broad areas of Pharmacology and Chemistry. All academic staffs share a
commitment to top-quality teaching which emphasizes general principles and
integrates it into the latest findings of modern research.
The over-arching theme of research in the pharmacology division is to discover the
fundamental mechanisms which underlie important problems in pharmacology. The
division has previously had strong interests in areas of cancer pharmacology, oxidative
stress and inflammation. Additionally present research interests also emphasize other
areas such neuropharmacology, cardiovascular pharmacology, diabetes and wound
healing. Research under the chemistry division is focused on drug discovery from
natural resources and the analysis of herbal medicines. Researchers conduct basic and
applied multidisciplinary research approaches to understand the biological and
chemical properties of medicinal plants for potential development into pharmaceuticals
and nutraceuticals.
The graduate program provides research opportunities for highly qualified, motivated
students in all of these areas. Researchers in the Department use a variety of
techniques and the Department is well equipped with up to date facilities which permit
the investigation of drug action.

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Department of Pharmaceutical
Pharmacology & Chemistry

(Pharmaceutical Pharmacology
Division)

ACADEMIC STAFF:

Total number of staff: 20

Professor:

• Prof. Dr. Zabidah Ismail (RPh)

Associate Professor :
• AP Dr. Hanish Singh Jayasingh Chellammal
• AP Dr. Lim Siong Meng
• AP. Dr. Mizaton Hazizul Hasan
• AP. Dato’ Dr. Vellayan A/L Subramaniam

Senior Lecturers & Lecturers :
• Dr. Aida Azlina Ali
• Dr. Aisyah Hasyila Jahidin
• Dr. Fazleen Haslinda Mohd Hatta
• Dr. Hasseri Halim
• Dr. Hisyam Abdul Hamid
• Dr. Noreen Husain
• Dr. Normala Abd. Latip
• Dr. Nurfarhana Ferdaos
• Dr. Nur Suraya Adina Suratman (RPh)
• Dr. Nur Syamimi Ariffin
• Dr. Salfarina Ramli
• Dr. Zolkapli Eshak
• Mdm. Maziana Mahamood
• Mr. Mohd Faiz Mustaffa (RPh)
• Miss Suhaidah Mohd Jofrry

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Department of Pharmaceutical
Pharmacology & Chemistry
(Chemistry Division)

ACADEMIC STAFF : Total number of staff: 11
Professor :
• Professor Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Ahmed Alafify

Associate Professor :
• AP. Dr. Ibtisam Abdul Wahab
• AP. Dr. Choo Chee Yan
• AP. Dr. Sadia Sultan
• AP. Dr. Syed Adnan Ali Shah
• AP. Dr. Fazlin Mohd Fauzi (RPh)
• AP. Dr. Aisyah Saad Abdul Rahim (RPh)

Senior lecturer and lecturer :
• Dr. Hannis Fadzillah Mohsin
• Dr. Nurhuda Manshoor
• Dr. Kamran Ashraf
• Dr. Nurul Izzati Osman (RPh)

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LIST OF RIGs

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COLLABORATIVE DRUG DISCOVERY RESEARCH GROUP (CDDR)

• The niche of CDDR group focuses on the consumption of

functional foods (i.e. probiotics) to prevent metabolic Head
disorders and promote successful aging. This is in line with Prof. Dr. Kalavathy Ramasamy
the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2 which promises (email: [email protected]
to ensure food security and nutrition within sustainable food Members
systems.
• This research emphasis is timely as the global potential for AP. Dr. Lim Siong Meng

functional foods is significant and growing because of AP Dr. Fazlin Mohd Fauzi

increasing health consciousness and the self-care trends Dr Faezah Binti Sabirin
associated with aging, knowledgeable and wealthier Dr Nurul Aqmar Mohamad Nor
consumers.
• To date, Malaysia remains a profitable import market for Hazalin
products that have verified health benefits because of the lack Mdm Nurul Huda Musa

of established domestic production options. This raises the Mdm Nur Syafiqah Rahim

need for intensified research and development of local

functional food.

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BRAIN DEGENERATION & THERAPEUTICS RESEARCH GROUP

(BDT)

Head

BDT focuses on multiple area of research with special interest Dr Gurmeet Kaur Surindar Singh

in neuroscience. With members from wide spectrum of (email:

research background, our niche areas include cognitive [email protected])
Members
neuroscienceinvolves studying of drugs to alleviate symptoms Prof. Dato’ Dr. Abu Bakar Abdul Majeed
of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease,
Dr Mahenderan Appukutty
molecular and cellular neuroscienceexplores the genes, Dr Fazleen Haslinda Mohd
proteins, and other molecules involved in neurodegeneration Hatta

and behavioural neuroscienceexamines the brain areas and Dr Ruzianisra Mohamed

processes underlying the behaviour of animals such as Dr Rosmadi Yusoff
Dr Shihabuddin Noorden
memory.
Dr Nur Syamimi Ariffin

MARINE PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH GROUP (MaReG)

• Main focus of MaReG is to carry out research in related fields Head
of marine sources particularly Malaysian seaweeds and its Dr Siti Alwanii Ariffin
derivatives; endophytic fungi for novel bioactive compounds (email:
(antimicrobial, anti-cancer, antioxidant, wound healing [email protected])
properties, UVB photoprotectives). Members
Dr. Azyyati Mohd Suhaimi
• The isolation and identification of novel marine endophytic Dr. Zolkapli Bin Eshak
fungi from local seaweeds might lead to the new journey for Dr. Nor Hayati Abu Samah
bioactive compounds discovery. Dr. Asmida Binti Ismail

• This discovery will contribute to new knowledge and reveal the
great potential of local seaweeds as the source of bioactive
metabolites.

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BIOTRANSFORMATION RESEARCH GROUP (BIOTRANS)

• The mission of BRG research groupto explore the

formidable resources offered by the fungal kingdom present Head
AP Dr Sadia Sultan
in mega biodiversity centers like Malaysia or in challenging

environment like the Arctic. (email: [email protected])

• This research should be continuing by an extensive Members
AP Dr Syed Adnan Ali Shah
exploratory work, finding an alternative tool for the growth of Dr Kamran Ashraf

sustainable technologies and production of chemicals and Dr John Shia Kwong Siew

drugs via green chemistry.

NATURAL APPROACH ON TOPICAL & TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY

(NATTD)

Head

• NATTD provide an initiative for the development AP Dr Ibtisam Abdul Wahab

of the healthcare industry. The research is aimed (email: ibtisam.uitm.edu.my)

Members

on the non-oral drug delivery products based on Dr Khuriah Binti Abdul Hamid

natural sources, as a significant Dr Rozaini Binti Mohd Zohdi
Dr Hannis Fadzillah Binti Mohsin
impact on the future of drug self-administration.
Dr Nor Amlizan Binti Ramli

Mdm Nadia Binti Jalaludin

CARDIOLOGY THERAPEUTICS RESEARCH GROUP (CT)

• The purpose of the cardiology therapeutics research group is Head

to facilitate research in the area of cardiology and Dr. Mohd Shahezwan Abd
pharmaceutical care of patients with cardiovascular diseases Wahab

(email:

• The research group aims to enhance quality use of [email protected])

cardiovascular pharmaceutical medicines. Members

• The main focus of the research group is the use of Prof. Dr Sazzli Shahlan Kasim
Dr. Mohamed Syarif Mohamed

anticoagulations and adherence to therapy. Yasin

Mdm Hasnah Ismail

GROUP FOR AFFINITY, SAFETY AND EFFICACY STUDIES RESEARCH

(OASES) Head

•The mission of OASES research group is to facilitate advancement AP Dr Mizaton Hazizul Hasan
of research in the area (email:
•The research focus of our group is to examine the biological effects [email protected]
and medical applications of pure active compounds and the Members
associated molecular pharmacology I,e, in silico, in vitro and in vivo. Dr Kazi Ahsan Jamil
•The combined aim of the group is to further understand the Dr Aida Azlina Ali
mechanisms of human diseases and their treatment. Dr Nur Suraya Adina Suratman
•Primary area of interest is the metabolic syndrome, atherosclerotic Mdm Maziana Mahamood
cardiovascular disease and health data analytics. Dr Aisyah Hasyila Jahidin
Dr Yuslina Zakaria

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Thank you.
Terima Kasih.

We look forward to collaborate with you in the future.
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