Staff Directory

Academic Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine - Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Adelaide
- PhD in Medicine (Orthopaedics and Trauma) - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Adelaide
- Orthopaedics - Masters Degree (Clinical Specialist), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
- Ph.D in Orthopaedics and Trauma - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Adelaide
- M. Med. Sciences. - Masters Degree, University College Cork
- M.B.B.Ch., B.Ch. B.A.O. - Bachelor Degree, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
- Diploma in Tissue Banking - Diploma, National University of Singapore
Kamarul Ariffin Bin Khalid (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF MEDICINE
k.ariffin@iium.edu.my
4655
Expert Profile
Dr. Kamarul Ariffin b. Khalid is an Associate Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). He has been a staff of IIUM for more since 1995.
He obtained his Basic Medical Degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in June, 1993, Master in Medical Science (Anatomy) from University College of Cork in June, 1995 and Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in July, 2000.
He is currently providing serivce as a Consultant Hand & Upper Limb Surgeon at the IIUM Medical Centre and IIUM Medical Specialist Centre. He previously held the position as the Deputy Dean (Postgraduate & Research) at the Kulliyyah of Medicine in 2006-2007 and 2013-2017. He has vast experience in teaching, research supervision and management. He is a regular invited speaker in many programmes and is actively organizing workshops and conferences.
He is also regularly invited to be an external examiner for professional examinations. He has been involved with the National Medical Postgraduate Curriculum Committee since 2014.
Currently, he is the Chairman of the Board of Directors for IIUM Entrepreneurship and Consultancies Sdn. Bhd. He has also been appointed as a consultant by Granulab (M) Sdn. Bhd since 2007.
He obtained his Basic Medical Degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in June, 1993, Master in Medical Science (Anatomy) from University College of Cork in June, 1995 and Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in July, 2000.
He is currently providing serivce as a Consultant Hand & Upper Limb Surgeon at the IIUM Medical Centre and IIUM Medical Specialist Centre. He previously held the position as the Deputy Dean (Postgraduate & Research) at the Kulliyyah of Medicine in 2006-2007 and 2013-2017. He has vast experience in teaching, research supervision and management. He is a regular invited speaker in many programmes and is actively organizing workshops and conferences.
He is also regularly invited to be an external examiner for professional examinations. He has been involved with the National Medical Postgraduate Curriculum Committee since 2014.
Currently, he is the Chairman of the Board of Directors for IIUM Entrepreneurship and Consultancies Sdn. Bhd. He has also been appointed as a consultant by Granulab (M) Sdn. Bhd since 2007.
Area of Specialisation
- Natural Science ~ Biological Sciences ~ Biochemistry ~ Other Biochemistry n.e.c. - Bioceramics
- Agricultural ~ Agricultural Science And Technology ~ Animal and Avian Production ~ Animal Growth and Development - In Vivo Animal Studies
- ICT ~ Information, Computer And Communications Technology (ICT) ~ Other Information, Computer and Communication Technology (ICT) n.e.c. - Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Clinical Medicine ~ Orthopaedics - Orthopaedic Biomaterials
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Clinical Medicine ~ Surgery - Hand & Upper Limb Surgery
- Natural Science ~ Biological Sciences ~ Genetics ~ Cell Biology - Bone Cell Biology
Professional Membership
- 2000: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA)
- 2000: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Malaysian Society for Surgery of the Hand (MSSH)
Teaching Responsibilities
ADVANCE TRAUMA | 2017/2018 2014/2015 |
APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY | 2021/2022 2019/2020 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
CLINICAL ANATOMY | 2021/2022 2019/2020 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
ELECTIVE | 2022/2023 2014/2015 |
GENERAL ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMATOLOGY I | 2017/2018 2015/2016 |
GENERAL ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMATOLOGY II | 2015/2016 |
GENERAL PATHOLOGY | 2021/2022 2019/2020 2017/2018 2014/2015 |
HAND AND RECONSTRUCTIVE MICROSURGERY | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
INTENSIVE CARE & GENERAL SURGERY | 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
INTENSIVE CARE AND GENERAL SURGERY | 2021/2022 2019/2020 |
ISLAMIC INPUT IN ORTHOPAEDIC | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2017/2018 2015/2016 |
ISLAMIC INPUT IN ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY | 2014/2015 |
OPERATIVE ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND IMPLANTS | 2021/2022 2019/2020 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
ORTHOPAEDIC IMAGING | 2021/2022 2019/2020 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY I | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2014/2015 |
ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY II | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2014/2015 |
ORTHOPAEDICS, TRAUMATOLOGY & REHABILITATION | 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 |
ORTHOPAEDICS, TRAUMATOLOGY AND REHABILITATION I | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
ORTHOPAEDICS, TRAUMATOLOGY AND REHABILITATION II | 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
PRINCIPLE OF SURGERY & BASIC ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY | 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
PRINCIPLE ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY | 2021/2022 2019/2020 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
PRINCIPLES OF SURGERY AND BASIC ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY | 2021/2022 2019/2020 |
REHABILITATION AND BIOMECHANICS | 2021/2022 2019/2020 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 |
Research Projects
Completed
2022 - 2023 | Pilot Project for IoT and Data Driven Remote Assistance SmartGlass in Healthcare and Medical Education |
2018 - 2018 | Basic Tendon Repair Course 2/2018 |
2018 - 2020 | Two-Dimensional Stretchable Strain for Facial Expression-Driven Rehabilitation System (AOARD GRANT) |
2018 - 2018 | Basic Fracture Fixation Course 1/2018 |
2016 - 2018 | Development of A Stretchable Tactile Distribution Sensor |
2016 - 2017 | KAJIAN KEPENTINGAN ADANYA MAKLUMAT BERKAITAN PEKERJAAN DALAM DOKUMEN IDENTITI, REKOD KESIHATAN DAN SIJIL KEMATIAN DI MALAYSIA |
2016 - 2020 | Health Literacy and Internet Usage for Health Purposes among University staff and students |
2014 - 2018 | Non-viral Gene Transfer Approaches for Cartilage Tissue Engineering: Proof of Concept |
2014 - 2018 | Differential Remodeling of Subchondral Bone Plate and Trabecular Bone of the Tibia in Spontaneous Animals Models of Osteoarthritis |
2012 - 2015 | A Novel Theoretical Model of Smart Medical Navigation System for Computer-Assisted Surgery |
2012 - 2016 | Pre-Clinical Evaluations of Malaysian-Made "Osteopaste" an Injectable Self-Hardened Synthetic Bone Cement |
2011 - 2015 | Experimental Investigation on Lower Limbs Motion Dynamics for Designing Jerk Fee Rehabilitation Assistive Robot |
2008 - 2011 | Compression Fracture of the Thoracolumbar Spine: A Prospective Study Comparing Radiographic Results Between Early Ambulation with and without Lumbar Orthosis |
2007 - 2011 | A Histological and Ultrastructural Study on Bone Formation in Posterolateral Intertransverse Lumbar Spinal Fusion: A Novel Use for a Locally Produced Bone Graft Substitute |
2005 - 2008 | Development of Porous Biomaterials for Bone Substitutes via Polymeric Sponge Method |
On-Going
2022 - Present | Development of an additive manufacturing (AM) biodegradable biocomposite scaffold as a controlled antibiotic delivery system in a rabbit osteomyelitis model |
2021 - Present | Field Performance Study of a Novel Qualitative SARS-CoV-2 Pre-Infectious Stage Detection Kit (Virulizer) |
2020 - Present | BIOMECHANICAL ANALYSIS OF BONE GRAFT USING TREATMENT WITH PASTEURIZATION OR LIQUID NITROGEN: A STUDY USING SHEEP BONE MODEL |
2019 - Present | Safe Single COBOT for Therapist Assistance in Upper Limb Rehabilitation |
2016 - Present | Development of an Aviation-based Teamwork and Communication Training Programme to Improve Patient Safety in Malaysian Hospitals |
2007 - Present | Advanced Delivery System Using Locally - Produces Implantable Antibiotics- Incorporated Apatite Beads For Bone Repair -BioDDS |
2004 - Present | Close Suction Drainage Versus No Drainage In Femur Surgery |
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Award & Recognition
05 Mar, 2013 | Award of Appreciation Malam Citra Inovasi as Principal Researcher for ?GranuMaS? - Synthetic Bone Graft? - Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi Malaysia | National |
16 Jun, 2012 | Best Basic Science Poster winner, 42nd Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting - Malaysian Orthopaedic Association | National |
18 Apr, 2006 | Medical and Health Sciences Expert, Directory for S&T Experts 2005 / 2006 - Malaysian Science and Technology Information Centre (MASTIC), Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) | National |
18 Apr, 2006 | Material Sciences Expert, Directory for S&T Experts 2005 / 2006 - Malaysian Science and Technology Information Centre (MASTIC), Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) | National |
18 Apr, 2006 | Biotechnology Expert, Directory for S&T Experts 2005 / 2006 - Malaysian Science and Technology Information Centre (MASTIC), Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) | National |
18 Feb, 2006 | Quality Research Award winner (University Level) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
18 Feb, 2006 | Best Researcher Award winner (Faculty Level) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
18 Feb, 2006 | Quality Research Award winner (Faculty Level) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
02 Oct, 2005 | 11. Silver Medal Award winner for GranuMaS? - A Made-in-Malaysia Bone Graft Substitute at the 3rd IPTA R&D Expo - Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia | National |
22 Feb, 2004 | Promising Researcher Award - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
18 Jan, 2004 | Promising Researcher Award (University Level) 2004 - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
18 Jan, 2004 | Best Researcher Award (Faculty Level) 2004 - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
18 May, 2000 | 15. Mahmood Merican Award (Best Orthopaedic Trainee Research Presentation) - Malaysian Orthopaedic Association | National |
18 Apr, 1999 | 16. Ranjeet Bhagwan Singh Medical Research Grant Recipient 1999 - Academy of Sciences, Ministry of Science Malaysia | National |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
2019 | Collateral ligament injuries in the hand. In: 15th Malaysian Society for Surgery of The Hand (MSSH) Annual Scientific Meeting 2019, |
2019 | Cubital tunnel. In: 15th Malaysian Society for Surgery of The Hand (MSSH) Annual Scientific Meeting 2019, |
2019 | Efficacy of steroid injection versus physiotherapy treatment in work related trigger finger. In: 15th Malaysian Society for Surgery of The Hand (MSSH) Annual Scientific Meeting 2019, |
2019 | Malay version of Michigan Hand Outcome Questionnaire: cross culture adaptation and reliability testing in Kuantan Pahang. In: 15th Malaysian Society for Surgery of the Hand (MSSH) Annual Scientific Meeting, |
2019 | Tendons - anatomy & healing. In: Tendon Repair Workshop 1/2019, |
2019 | The osteocyte: master directors of bone remodelling, mineralisation and phosphate-calcium homeostasis. In: International Pharmacy Conference (IPC) 2019, |
2018 | Carpal tunnel and guyons canal: difficult diagnosis and managing expectations. In: Combined 14th Malaysian Society of Surgery of the Hand (MSSH) and Malaysian Society of hand Therapists (MSHT) Annual Scientific Meetings, |
2018 | Functional outcome of steroid injection in trigger finger between professional and service workers. In: 14th MSSH Annual Scientific Meeting & MSHT Annual Scientific Meeting 2018, |
2018 | Structural changes and the differential expression of osteoprotegerin (OPG) and receptor activator of nuclear factor kb ligand (RANKL) in subchondral bone during the development of osteoarthritis. In: The 15th Symposium of the Malaysian Society of Applied Biology (MSAB 2018), |
2018 | The remodelling of tibial trabecular bone in spontaneous animal model of osteoarthritis. In: The 15th Symposium of the Malaysian Society of Applied Biology (MSAB 2018), |
2016 | Effects of SRY (Sex Determining Region Y)-Box 9 (SOX9) and Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase (TERT) genes transfection in chondrocytes seeded on three-dimensional scaffolds: gross observation and cell proliferation assay. In: 6th MTERMS 2016 in conjunction with 2nd Malaysian Stem Cells Meeting, |
2016 | Identifying transfection efficiency and cartilaginous markers expression in chondrocytes overexpressed with SRY (Sex Determining Region Y)-Box 9 (SOX9) gene: A preliminary analysis in an in vitro model . In: 4th International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering 2016 (ICBioE 2016), |
2016 | In vitro and in vivo non-viral SRY (Sex Determining Region Y)-box 9 (SOX9) and telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) genes transfer in chondrocytes: work in progress. In: KAHS Research Week (KRW) 2016 in conjunction with 1st Allied Health Scientific Colloquium (AHSC) 2016, |
2016 | Viability and glycosaminoglycan content in chondrocytes transfected with SRY (sex-determining region y)-BOX 9 and telomerase reverse transcriptase genes. In: 3rd Pan-Asian Biomedical Science Conference 2016 Kuala Lumpur, |
2012 | Application of hydroxyapatite granules in posterolateral intertransverse lumbar spinal fusion. In: International Conference on Nanotechnology, ICONT 2012, |
2012 | Computational and experimental characterization of drug release kinetics in trabecular bone from titania nanotube implants. In: 1st Asia Pacific Bone and Mineral Research Meeting and the Australian & New Zealand Bone & Mineral Society 22nd Annual Scientific Meeting, |
2012 | Direct effect of sclerostin on the mechanical loading response in bovine bone. In: 1st Asia Pacific Bone and Mineral Research Meeting and the Australian & New Zealand Bone & Mineral Society 22nd Annual Scientific Meeting, |
2012 | Mechanical loading response in trabecular bone is abrogated by sclerostin - A direct demonstration. In: 6th Australian Health and Medical Research Congress 2012, |
2012 | Sclerostin attenuates the mechanical loading response in trabecular bone. In: Australian Orthopaedic Association - South Australian Branch Annual Scientific Meeting, |
2011 | Response to loading in ex vivo bovine bone. In: IOF Regionals 2nd Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis and Bone Meeting and ANZBMS Annual Scientific Meeting with JBSMR, |
2011 | Thoracolumbar compression fracture: should we brace? . In: 41st Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual General Meeting / Annual Scientific Meeting & 5th ASEAN Arthroplasty Association Meeting, |
2010 | Bone formation at posterolateral intertransverse lumbar fusion. In: IIUM Research, Innovation & Invention Exhibition (IRIIE 2010), |
2010 | Posterolateral lumbar spinal fusion in the New Zealand white rabbit model: surgical techniques. In: IIUM Research, Innovation & Invention Exhibition (IRIIE 2010), |
2010 | Production of autologous platelet-rich plasma from an animal model. In: IIUM Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2010, |
2010 | Role of osteocytes in bone response to mechanical loading. In: The Sixth Clare Valley Bone Meeting, |
2010 | Working with rabbits in orthopaedic research. In: 4th National Workshop on the Care and Management of Laboratory Animal for Research, |
2009 | Different effect of hydroxyapatite granules in posterolateral spinal fusion in New Zealand white rabbit: a preliminary result. In: Combined Meeting of 39th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting & Annual Congress of The World Society for Endoscopic, Navigated & Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery, |
2008 | An In Vivo Implantation Study in New Zealand White Rabbits for Granular Hydroxyapatite. In: eCM IX MUSCULOSKELETAL TRAUMA: 50 YEARS OF AO RESEARCH, |
2008 | Clavicular osteotomy approach for difficult shoulder surgery. In: Australian Orthopaedic Association - South Australian Branch Annual Scientific Meeting, |
2008 | Granules Hydroxyapatite Application In Fractures. In: eCM IX MUSCULOSKELETAL TRAUMA: 50 YEARS OF AO RESEARCH, |
2008 | Resurfacing arthroplasty for bilateral locked anterior dislocation of the shoulder: A case report. In: Australian Orthopaedic Association South Australian Branch Scientific Meeting, |
2008 | Symptomatic muscle herniation of the anterior compartment of the forearm from repetitive use of the power grip at work: A case report. In: Australian Orthopaedic Association South Australia Branch Scientific Meeting, |
2007 | Microsurgical services at the Department of Orthopaedic. In: Fifth SICOT/SIROT Annual International Conference 2007, |
2007 | MR image reconstruction with autoregressive moving average. In: International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering 2007, |
2007 | Open achilles tendon rupture. In: Fifth SICOT/SIROT Annual International Conference 2007, |
2007 | Replantation services in a Malaysian Public Hospital. In: Fifth SICOT/SIROT Annual International Conference 2007, |
2007 | The use of a made-in- Malaysia Hydroxyapatite (HA) granules (GRANUMAS): early clinical results a one year review. In: Fifth SICOT/SIROT Annual International Conference 2007, |
2007 | The use of gastrocnemius muscle flap in trauma. In: Fifth SICOT/SIROT Annual Internatinal Conference, |
2006 | Open achilles tendon rupture: a review of 33 cases. In: 36th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Garnd Meeting & 2nd Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association Trauma Section Meeting, |
Book Section
2012 | The Elbow. In: Hodder Arnold, an imprint of Hodder Education, an Hachette UK Company, ISBN: 9780340942031; 10: 0340942037, pp. 1382-1419 |
2012 | The Elbow. In: Hodder Arnold, an imprint of Hodder Education, an Hachette UK Company, ISBN: 9780340942031; 10: 0340942037, pp. 1382-1419 |
2007 | Clinical applications of gamma-irradiated deep-frozen and lyophilized bone alllografts – the NUH Tissue Bank experience. In: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, ISBN: ISBN 13: 9789812705907 ISBN 10: 9812705902, pp. 305-316 |
2007 | Tissue banking in the Asia-Pacific region - past, present, and future. In: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, ISBN: ISBN 13: 9789812705907 ISBN 10: 9812705902, pp. 25-54 |
2005 | Role of ceramics as bone graft substitutes. In: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, ISBN: ISBN 13: 9789812560896 ISBN 10: 9812560890, pp. 445-458 |
2005 | Role of corals and corraline in orthopaedic surgery. In: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, ISBN: ISBN 13: 9789812560896 ISBN 10: 9812560890, pp. 501-511 |
Monograph
2019 | ASEAN Orthopaedic Association Education Committee - Orthopaedic curriculum for residency training 2019. In: ASEAN Orthopaedic Association, |