Staff Directory
Academic Qualifications
- Ph.D in Biomedical Science - Doctor of Philosophy, Royal Melbourne Institut of Technology University (RMIT)
- Master of Health Sciences (Research) - Masters Degree, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Islamic Studies - Post Graduate Diploma, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology (Honours) - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Muhamad Ashraf Bin Rostam (Dr.)
Assistant Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
Additional Assignments:
Deputy Director, Centre for Professional Development
ashrafrostam@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
- Cellular Signalling
- Molecular Biology
Area of Specialisation
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Biomedical Sciences ~ Other Biomedical Sciences n.e.c.
Professional Membership
- 2015 - 2020 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Active Member), IKRAM Pahang
- 2017 - 2017 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Ordinary Member), Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Teaching Responsibilities
| Advanced Nutrition | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| BASIC CHEMISTRY | 2016/2017 |
| CASE STUDY | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY | 2017/2018 |
| Critical Appraisal of Scientific Literature in Nutrition and Dietetics | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT 1 | 2016/2017 |
| FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL MICROBIOLOGY | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
| FUNCTIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY | 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
| Genes & Nutrition | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| GENES AND NUTRITION | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
| Health Informatics for Biomedical Science | 2025/2026 |
| HEALTH MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| Health Management and Administration | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| HUMAN BIOCHEMISTRY | 2016/2017 |
| Islamic Input in Food and Nutrition | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| ISLAMIC PRACTICES IN FOOD & NUTRITION | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
| IT & HEALTH INFORMATICS | 2025/2026 |
| NUTRITION EDUCATION & HEALTH PROMOTION | 2023/2024 2021/2022 |
| Nutrition Education and Health Promotion | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| Nutritional Biochemistry | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
| Nutritional Immunology | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
| NUTRITIONAL MICROBIOLOGY | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
| Nutritional Status Assessment | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2019/2020 |
| NUTRTIONAL IMMUNOLOGY | 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
| Research Project in Dietetics 1 | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
| Research Project in Dietetics 2 | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
| SEMINARS IN NUTRITION & DIETETICS | 2021/2022 |
Supervision
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Mechanisms Of Action Of Phenolic Compounds From Anacardium Occidentale In Stimulating Glucose Uptake Via Regulation Of Glut 4 And Its Related Micrornas In 3t3-L1 Adipocyte Cells.
Ph.D
Completed
2025
Co-supervisor
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Elucidation On The Effect Of Probiotic Streptococcus Salivarius K12 On The Virulence Factors Of Candida Albicans And Its Role In Oral Carcinogenesis.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Expression Of Genetic Biomarkers And Leptin Hormone Changes Induced By Class Ii And Class Iii
Intermaxillary Elastics During Orthodontic Tooth Movement.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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The Inhibitory Effect Of Jacalin On Oral Cancer Cell Progression
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Master
Completed
2025
Main Supervisor
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Development And Evaluation Of Animated
Videos To Promote Healthy Nutrition During Pregnancy & Exclusive Breastfeeding For Childhood Stunting Prevention.
Master
Completed
2025
Co-supervisor
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The Effects Of Doxycycline-Nigella Sativa-Eugenol (Dne) Nano-Emulsion On Cellular Activity, Alp And Collagen-I Gene Expression In The Periodontal Ligament Cells.
Master
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2023 - 2025 | Empowering Kindergarten Teachers and Parents in Kuantan to Address Screen-media Dependency: A Comprehensive Interventional Approach to Reduce Excessive Screen Time Among Children |
| 2022 - 2023 | Sci-ON |
| 2021 - 2022 | Development & Validation of a Mobile Digital Epidemiological Detection System (DETect) for Educational Institution |
| 2020 - 2024 | Development and validation of educational animated video series promoting healthy nutritional management during pregnancy towards prevention of child stunting |
| 2019 - 2024 | Intervention Program for Stunting Problem among Children in Pahang #anakmalaysiatinggi |
| 2017 - 2021 | Therapeutic properties, remineralisation and mechanistic study of novel, nano-fusion antibiotic paste |
On-Going
| 2024 - Present | Expression of Genetic Biomarkers and Leptin Hormone Changes Induced by Class II and Class III Intermaxillary Elastics During Othodontic Tooth Movement |
| 2023 - Present | Growth and development in the early life ? an integrated approach |
| 2023 - Present | Ibu-bapa Memantau Pendidikan Reproduksi, Seksual & Sosial Anak-anak (IMPRESS) |
| 2022 - Present | Determining the mechanism of Jackfruit seed-derived-Lectin (Jacalin) in the inhibition of oral cancer cell transformation |
| 2020 - Present | Elucidation on the antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities of Theobroma cacao (cocoa) towards Streptococcus mutans on orthodontics archwires |
| 2018 - Present | Mechanisms of action of phenolic compounds from Anacardium occidentale in stimulating glucose uptake via regulation of GLUT 4 and its related microRNAs in 3T3-L1 Adipocyte Cells |
Awards & Recognition
| 02 Aug, 2023 | Best Teaching Innovation Award (Virtual Learning) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 25 Jul, 2019 | Journal Article Publication Award - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |