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Abdul Alif bin Abd Hamid

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 Abd Hamid (Dr.)

Assistant Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus

KULLIYYAH OF NURSING

Additional Assignments:

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 of Student Development and Community Engagement.  He is an academic, nurse educator, and researcher with specialised interests in forensic nursing, emergency nursing, resuscitation science, and emergency response education. 

In his executive leadership role, Dr Alif leads strategic initiatives related to student welfare, holistic professional development, community engagement, and the integration of Islamic values within nursing education and practice. He is committed to empowering future healthcare professionals through strong support systems, community health advocacy, and meaningful professional exposure.  He also actively strengthens strategic networking with healthcare industries, particularly within the private healthcare sector, to expand student opportunities in scholarships, clinical exposure, employability, and career development pathways.

Dr Alif’s academic and professional expertise is strongly anchored in education for emergency nursing response, particularly in the areas of CPR, sudden cardiac arrest, resuscitation preparedness, trauma response, and simulation-based learning.  His work focuses on translating emergency care knowledge into practical, evidence-based education for students, healthcare providers, and community members. Through this focus, he contributes to strengthening bystander readiness, emergency preparedness, and community resilience in responding to life-threatening situations.

In addition, Dr Alif has a specialised research interest in forensic nursing, particularly at the intersection of trauma care, medico-legal documentation, toxicology, correctional health, and emergency clinical practice.  His work highlights the important role of nurses in recognising, documenting, and responding to medico-legal and forensic issues in healthcare settings. He is also involved in toxicological and biomedical investigations using zebrafish (Danio rerio) models, further expanding his interdisciplinary contribution to nursing science and healthcare research. 

A committed advocate for the nursing profession, Dr Alif holds leadership roles in professional organisations, including serving as an Executive Committee (EXCO) member of the Malaysian Nurses Association (MNA)—IIUM Branch. He is also an active basic life support instructor certified by the National Heart Association of Malaysia (NHAM). Through his integration of academic leadership, forensic nursing scholarship, and emergency nursing response education, Dr Alif continues to contribute to the advancement of nursing excellence, professional readiness, and community health preparedness in Malaysia.


Area of Specialisation


  • Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Nursing Management ~ Other Nursing Management n.e.c. - Emergency Nursing
  • 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 2025/2026 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


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
Improving Public Access To Automated External Defibrillators Through Community Education In Kuala Terengganu Setting.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
Establishment Of Voluntary Module In Planetary Health For Youth Empowerment Among School Students.
Master In Progress Co-supervisor
Exploring The Lived Experiences Of Emergency Nurses On Work-Related Musculoskeletal Pain.
Master In Progress Co-supervisor


Research Projects


Completed
2023 - 2026 Pioneering Waqf Healthcare Haven for Elderly People: A Sustainable Long-term Care Solution
On-Going
2025 - Present ?Developing a Collaborative Social Media Platform for Wellbeing Support among Community Dwelling Older Adults with Chronic Knee Pain?
2025 - Present CROSS-REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF A CPR AND AED PREPAREDNESS MANUAL FOR HIKING COMMUNITIES IN MALAYSIA AND INDONESIA


Awards & Recognition


20 Dec, 2023 PROMISING ACADEMIC LEADER - KON KCDIO


Publications