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Academic Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy in Safety Science - Doctor of Philosophy, University of New South Wales
- Master of Science in Human Factors - Masters Degree, University of Nottingham
- Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Sciences) - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Ibrahim Adham Bin Taib (Dr.)
Assistant Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
tibrahim@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Ibrahim Adham bin Taib obtained his Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Hons) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2002. He then graduated with a Master of Science in Human Factors at the University of Nottingham in 2005. Next, he was awarded with a PhD in Safety Science from the University of New South Wales in 2014 for his research project on medical error taxonomies. Before joining IIUM as an assistant lecturer in 2003, he briefly worked as a sales executive for a supplier to universities.
Ibrahim has lectured on ergonomics in IIUM, Open University Malaysia (OUM), Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), and Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). He has given talks on human factors and ergonomics at Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP), PETRONAS Peninsular West Logistics, Project Delivery & Technology HSE PETRONAS, Jabatan Kimia Pahang, and Bank Negara Malaysia, among others. Specifically, he has given talks on Human Performance at programs organised by PETRONAS Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM), HESS Exploration and Production, Tok Bali Supply Base, ConocoPhillips Malaysia, WellsTED HSE, Sarawak Shell, and Mubadala Energy. Besides that, he has spoken at events organised by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Ministry of Human Resource Malaysia. In addition to talks, he has also provided consultations to DOSH, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and Petronas Chemicals MTBE Sdn Bhd.
Previous research projects that Ibrahim has been involved in include examining the sociotechnical factors of the 2013 Genting Highlands Bus Crash, developing a teamwork and communication programme for Malaysian hospitals that was inspired by aviation Crew Resource Management (CRM), and developing a tool to assist medical doctors consider ergonomics risk factors in diagnosing work-related musculoskeletal disorders. His current research interest is in human error identification and non-linear accident models like STAMP and FRAM for use in healthcare and transport.
In terms of administrative positions within IIUM, Ibrahim has held the positions of Head of Biomedical Science Department, Coordinator of Postgraduate and Research for Biomedical Science Department, and Coordinator of Industrial Linkages for Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences (KAHS). Moreover, he was the Health, Safety, and Environment Management Representative for KAHS, the Chairman of KAHS Working Committee for OHSAS 18001:2007, MS 1722:2011, and MS ISO 14001:2004 certification, and the Coordinator of the Safety, Health, and Environmental Research and Consultation Group (SHERC) in KAHS. Outside of IIUM, he has been appointed as committee members of Persatuan Sains Bioperubatan Pahang (PSBP) and Persatuan Sains Bioperubatan Malaysia (MyBiomed). He is also a member of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Malaysia (HFEM).
Area of Specialisation
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Research ~ Other Environmental and Occupational health and Safety Research N.e.c.
Professional Membership
- 2016 - 2024 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Malaysia (HFEM)
- 2018 - 2024 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Lifetime Member), Persatuan Sains Bioperubatan Malaysia
Teaching Responsibilities
| BIOSTATISTIC | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| BIOSTATISTICS | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| EPIDEMIOLOGY & RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| Epidemiology and Research Methodology | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| Health Informatics for Biomedical Science | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| HEALTH MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| Health Management and Administration | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| HOSPITAL & HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT | 2024/2025 |
| HOSPITAL SAFETY | 2024/2025 |
| HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS | 2025/2026 |
| IT & HEALTH INFORMATICS | 2025/2026 2023/2024 |
| LEAN MANAGEMENT | 2025/2026 2023/2024 |
| OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH LEGISLATIONS | 2025/2026 |
| QUALITY LABORATORY MANAGEMENT | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| RESEARCH PROJECT 1 | 2025/2026 |
| RESEARCH PROJECT 2 | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
Supervision
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Development Of An Aviation-Based Teamwork And Communication Training Programme Among Healthcare Professionals In Pahang Government Hospitals.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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Challenges In Compliance With The Biosafety Act 2007 Among Principal Investigators Conducting Research With Living Modified Organisms In Malaysian Public Universities.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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A Preliminary Study In Detecting Iron Deficiency Anaemia In The Presence Of Coexisting Diseases Using Deep Learning Algorithm.
Master
Completed
2025
Co-supervisor
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A Comparative Accident Analysis Model On 2013 Genting Highland Bus Crash At Genting Highland-Kuala Lumpur Road Using Selected Systemic Accident Models.
Master
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2026 - | Human Performance Improvement Speaker During Safe Handling of Chemical Workshop (HSE Operations Lead, ConocoPhilips) |
| 2025 - 2025 | Petronas MPM Monsoon Zero Incident, Zero Accident (ZIZA) Campaign 2025 |
| 2020 - 2022 | Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSD) and Ergonomic Risk Factors Screening |
| 2019 - 2022 | KAJIAN PEMBANGUNAN ALAT BANTU / GARIS PANDUAN UNTUK PENILAIAN RISIKO KESIHATAN PEKERJAAN BAGI DOKTOR KESIHATAN PEKERJAAN |
| 2018 - 2022 | Predicting respirator fitting using facial dimension, physiological and psychophysical responses data of Malaysian workers |
| 2016 - 2017 | KAJIAN KEPENTINGAN ADANYA MAKLUMAT BERKAITAN PEKERJAAN DALAM DOKUMEN IDENTITI, REKOD KESIHATAN DAN SIJIL KEMATIAN DI MALAYSIA |
| 2015 - 2019 | Development of a calssification system to determine the rate and types Quran recitation errors among proficient and beginner Quran reciters |
On-Going
| 2025 - Present | Understanding on the comprehensive AI-based home health monitoring cardiac rehabilitation application (ORCUS) for post ischaemic heart disease patients. |
| 2024 - Present | Model lntervensi Bagi Mengatasi Masalah Burnout Pekerja Sektor Latihan Kesihatan Malaysia. |
| 2022 - Present | An association between pupil dilation and mental workload in response to visual-motor tasks in the manufacturing industry. |
| 2016 - Present | Development of an Aviation-based Teamwork and Communication Training Programme to Improve Patient Safety in Malaysian Hospitals |
Awards & Recognition
| 10 Jun, 2024 | Top 10 MYRA Contribution 2023 - Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences | KCDIO |
| 18 Aug, 2023 | 6-Star MyRA Achiever 2022 - Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences | KCDIO |
| 16 Dec, 2020 | Best Oral Presentation Award - 2nd Place - Others | National |
| 21 Nov, 2016 | Outstanding Researcher Award (Consultancy) 2016 - Kulliyyah Allied Health Sciences | KCDIO |
Publications
Articles
Conference or Workshop Items
Book Sections
| 2024 | Daya tahan sistem pengurusan keselamatan dan kesihatan pekerjaan. In: Penerbit UPM, ISBN: 978-629-7590-83-7, pp. 52-57 |
| 2022 | A review on the association between computer mouse design and Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD). In: Universiti Malaysia Pahang, ISBN: 978-967-2831-58-7, pp. 63-80 |