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Academic Qualifications
- Ph.D in Nursing - Doctor of Philosophy, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Master in Forensic Science (Toxicology) - Masters Degree, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
- Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
Abdul Alif Bin Abdul Hamid (Dr.)
Assistant Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF NURSING
Other's position:
Deputy Dean, Kulliyyah of Nursing
alifhamid@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Dr Abdul Alif Abd Hamid is an Assistant Professor at the Kulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuantan Campus, where he currently serves as the Deputy Dean (Student Development and Community Engagement).
In this executive leadership capacity, he directs strategic initiatives focused on student welfare, holistic professional growth, and the integration of Islamic values within nursing practice. He dedicates his administrative work to empowering the next generation of healthcare professionals through community health advocacy and robust support systems. Dr Alif also strongly believes in building strategic networking with the workforce, particularly within the private healthcare sector, to enhance collaboration and create greater opportunities for students, including scholarships, professional exposure, and career development pathways.
As a researcher, Dr Alif specialises in resuscitation science and emergency preparedness, with a specific focus on empowering bystanders regarding CPR and sudden cardiac arrest responses. His work bridges the gap between clinical theory and public health through evidence-based training and simulation-based learning. Furthermore, he maintains a research portfolio in forensic nursing and toxicology, exploring the intersections of trauma care, medico-legal documentation, and correctional health. His interdisciplinary approach extends to the laboratory, where he employs zebrafish (Danio rerio) models to advance toxicological and biomedical investigations.
A committed advocate for the nursing profession, he holds key leadership roles in professional organisations, serving as an Executive Committee (EXCO) member of the Malaysian Nurses Association (MNA)—IIUM Branch and maintaining active membership in the National Heart Association of Malaysia (NHAM). Through his blend of academic leadership and scientific inquiry, Dr Alif remains at the forefront of advancing nursing excellence and community resilience in Malaysia.
Area of Specialisation
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Nursing ~ Other Nursing n.e.c.
Teaching Responsibilities
| DISCOVERY OF SPECIALIZATION IN NURSING | 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
| EMERGENCY, THEATRE AND INTENSIVE CARE NURSING | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| EMERGENCY, THEATRE AND INTENSIVE CARE NURSING PRACTICE | 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| EMERGENCY,THEATER AND INTENSIVE CARE NURSING PRACTICE | 2021/2022 |
| FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT I | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
| FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT II | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
| FUNDAMENTAL NURSING PRACTICE | 2023/2024 |
| HEMOPOIETIC, MUSCULOSKELETAL AND GENITOURINARY NURSING PRACTICE | 2021/2022 |
| HEMOPOIETIC,MUSCULOSKELETAL AND GENITOURINARY NURSING | 2021/2022 |
| INNOVATION IN NURSING | 2024/2025 2021/2022 |
| INTEGRATED NURSING SCIENCES (FINAL PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION) | 2022/2023 |
| MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION IN NURSING PRACTICE | 2022/2023 |
| THEORY, ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM IN NURSING | 2022/2023 |
Supervision
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Effectiveness Of Self Instruction And Personal Low Cost Electronic Skill Simulator On Cpr Knowledge And Skills Among University Students In Sarawak: A Randomized Controlled Study.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Improving Public Access To Automated External Defibrillators Through Community Education In Kuala Terengganu Setting.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Establishment Of Voluntary Module In Planetary Health For Youth Empowerment Among School Students.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Exploring The Lived Experiences Of Emergency Nurses On Work-Related Musculoskeletal Pain.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
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On-Going
| 2025 - Present | ?Developing a Collaborative Social Media Platform for Wellbeing Support among Community Dwelling Older Adults with Chronic Knee Pain? |
| 2023 - Present | Pioneering Waqf Healthcare Haven for Elderly People: A Sustainable Long-term Care Solution |
Awards & Recognition
| 20 Dec, 2023 | PROMISING ACADEMIC LEADER - KON | KCDIO |