Dr. R. Arulmoli
Professor
MBBS, M.S( Anatomy)

Research Interests:

• Animal Experiments
• Medical Genetics
• Medical Education

DR. NAMANI SATYANARAYANA
Senior Lecturer

Qualifications: PhD (AIMST University, Malaysia)
M.Sc Medical Anatomy - Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Karimnagar, INDA. (Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, INDIA)
BHMS (Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and surgery) – JSPSGH Medical College, Hyderabad, INDIA. (Dr NTR University of Health sciences, INDIA.)


Research Interest:

• Experimental Diabetes and Glucose metabolism regulating gene expression
• Neuro Anatomy, Micro Anatomy, Experimental embryology

Dr. Jagadeesh Dhamodharan
Lecturer

BDS(Bachelor of Dental Surgery, The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR. Medical University), MSc.Medical Anatomy( Saveetha University), FAGE( Manipal University)

Research Interests:

• Anthropometric Anatomy
• Quantum Anatomy
• Forensic Anatomy & Clinical Anatomy

Mr. Savinaya
Lecturer
MSc (Medical) - MAHE (MANIPAL UNIVERSITY), INDIA



Research Interest:

• Human Anatomy
• Comparative Anatomy
• Anthropology, Evolution & Genetics

Dr. Parthiban Govindarajoo
Lecturer
M.D., M.Sc. (Human Anatomy)

Research Interests:

• Anthropometry and Biomechanics

Dr. Victor A. David Alexander
Lecturer
M.Sc Human Anatomy - AIMST University, MBBS - Mysore UNIVERSITY

Research Interest:

• Clinical Anatomy
• Musculoskeletal Disorders
• Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
• Anatomical Variation in Cadaveric Study
• Histology and Tissue Processing
• Music Therapy for Autistic Mind

Ms. Normah Binti Abd Jamil
Lecturer

Qualifications:
BSc.(Hon) Applied Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy(UK), MSc. Human Anatomy (AIMST)

Research Interests:

• Anatomy (Anthropometry)
• Physiotherapy (Biomechanic & Musculoskeletal Pain)

Mr. Aswinprakash Subramaniam
Lecturer
MSc. Medical Human Anatomy (University of Kanchipuram,India), Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Dr. MGR Medical University,India)

Research Interest:

• Embryology, Biomechanics, Neuro Anatomy

Mr. K. Balaji
Lecturer
M.Sc. (MEDICAL ANATOMY)

Research Interest:

• Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells
• Imaging Anatomy
• Macro Anatomy

SENIOR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR. USHA KUMARI

Qualifications:
MSc (Medical Physiology), PhD

Research Interest:

• Cancer Genetics
• Molecular Biology
• Electrophysiology

PROF. RABINDARJEET SINGH

Qualifications:
Ph.D (Physiology) - King's College, London,UK.,B.Sc (Hons) Biological Chemistry - Essex,UK.

Research Interest:

• Sports nutrition and the effects of supplements on performance
• Effects of exercise in heat on the blood, metabolic, hormones and electrolyte parameters
• Relationship between physical activity, physical fitness and health

DR. FRANCIS STANLEY MANGALAKUMAR ROBERT
Sr. Associate Professor

Qualifications:
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.(Physiology- CMC)

Research Interest:

• Primate Pancreatic Islet Transplantation as a Permanent Cure to Type I Diabetes

DR. PARIPELLI SUNITHA
Senior Lecturer

Qualifications:
PhD (AIMST University, Malaysia) MSc Medical Physiology -Prathima Medical College, Kariminager,India (Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, INDIA.)
BHMS (Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and surgery) - JSPS Govt. Homoeo Medical College, Hyderabad, INDIA. (Dr NTR University of Health sciences, INDIA.)


Research Interest:

• Neuro Physiology, Endocrine Physiology, Cardiovascular Physiology
• Experimental Diabetes and Glucose metabolism regulating gene expression

DR. TANBIRA ALAM
Lecturer

Qualifications:
MBBS, MPHIL(Medical Physiology)


Contacts:
Ext: 8129
Email Address: alamtanbira@gmail.com

Research Interest:

• Sports Physiology/Sports Medicine
• Medical Education

Ms. Harini Narayanam
Lecturer

Qualifications:
MSc Medical Physiology

Research Interest:

• Exercise Physiology
• Neurophysiology

Dr. Ng Chin Theng
Lecturer

Qualifications:
PhD. Physiology, Universiti Putra Malaysia
BSc. Biomedical Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia

Research Interest:

• Vascular biology
  - Inflammation
  - Permeability
  - Oxidative stress
  - Angiogenesis
• Natural products drug discovery

Senior Assoc. Professor Dr. Khin Mar Aye
Head of Unit

MBBS (University of Medicine 1 Yangon), MMedSc (Biochemistry), Dip Med Ed (University of Medicine Mandalay)

Research Interests:

• Nutrition
• Lipids & Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)

SR. ASSOC. PROFESSOR DR. A. DIWAKAR

Qualifications:
M.D Acupuncture - Nagpur University, M.D Biochemistry - Madras India, D.C.H. Paediatrics - Madras University, MBBS - Madras University

• Inborn Errors of Metabolism

Assoc. Professor Dr. Uma Sankar Akula
PhD in Biochemistry, MSc in Biochemistry (Andhra University, India)

Research Interest:

• Thermostable and alkaline enzymes.
• Anti oxidant and Anti inflammatory compounds.

DR.ROHINI KARUNAKARAN
Associate Professor
Preclinical Coordinator

Qualifications:
PGDMLT, PGDCFS, PGDBI, PGDHR
CIMHSE (HKU); PGCertMedEd (Dundee)
M.Sc(Biochem), M.Sc(Clin Microbio), M.Phil, B.Ed, PhD

Research Interest:

• Medical Education, Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics
• Molecular Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches to Diseases, Procalcitonin

Ms. Sridevi Visvanathan
Senior Lecturer
M.Sc- Biochemistry, M.Phil- Biotechnology, PG Diploma in DNA finger printing and forensic Biotechnology, Good Clinical Practice


Research Interests:

• Role of non-protein coding RNAs in bacterial pathogenesis
• Role of protein misfolding pathway in human cancer

Mr. M.Bala Sundaram
Senior Lecturer
M.Sc - Appl.Nutrition, M.Sc- Biochemistry, M.Phil- Biotechnology, PG Diploma in DNA finger printing and forensic Biotechnology, Good Clinical Practice

Research Interests:

• Nutritional Bio-Chemistry
• Phytochemical studies on Medicinal plants
• Nano Medicine

Dr. Sam Annie Jeyachristy
Senior Lecturer
Faculty Postgraduate Coordinator
Deputy Director, Centre for Postgarduate Studies

Qualifications:
PhD., MSc. in Biochemistry, FSAB

Research Interests:

• Protein Folding and Misfolding
• Nitric Oxide Signaling
• Herbal/ Traditional Medicines
• Platelet Functions

Prof. Lalitha Pattabhiraman

Qualifications:
PhD. in Biotechnology, Anna University India
MSc. in Medical Biochemistry, Christian Medical College, Vellore India
BSc. Chemistry, University of Madras India

Research Interests:

• Molecular diagnostics
• Phase Biology
• Human lymphatic filariasis diagnostics

PROF. DR. M.A. NAGA RANI
Professor & HOD

Qualifications:
MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Research Interest:

• Pharmacoepidemiology & Prescription Audit
• Experimental Diabetes Mellitus
• Medical Education

DR. SUPRAVA DAS
Senior Lecturer

Qualifications:
MBBS
Master in Pharmacology

Area of Research Interest:

• Experimental Pharmacology
• Interventional Pharmacology
• Toxicology

DR. MYAT THU THU WIN
Sr. Lecturer

Qualifications:
PhD (Japan), M.Med.Sc.(Pharmacology), MBBS

Research Interest:

• Aging

Dr. Nazmun Nahar Alam
Lecturer

Qualifications:
MBBS, M.Phil

Research Interests:

• Experimental Pharmacology
• Neuro-Pharmacology
• Medical Education

Sr. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arun Kumar Adhikary
Sr. Assoc. Professor & Head of Unit

Qualifications:
MBBS, PhD (The University of Tokyo), PostDoc (JSPS fellow, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Tokyo)

Research Interests:

• Development of molecular diagnostics of respiratory, enteric and oculopathogenic viruses.
• Development of siRNA based therapy against medically important human adenoviruses (HAdVs).
• Genetics & Bioinformatics analysis of medically important viruses.
• Genomic fingerprinting of medically important viruses.

Prof. Emeritus Dr. Harcharan Singh Sidhu
Qualification:

PhD, University of London
MSc. Herriot-Watt University Edinburgh UK
BSc. University of Bombay

Research Interests:

• Biopharmaceutical production of botanical drugs for cancer treatment
• Medical plant research targeting angiogenesis
• Mycorrhiza Applications (Fungi) in palm oil root augmentation
• Antibiotic resistance of bacterial strains isolated from clinical specimens
• Production of bioinsecticide effective against mansonia larvae for the prevention of Elephantiasis

PROF. DR. P.K.RAJESH
Deputy Dean (Academic & International Affairs)
MBBS, MD (Madras University)

Research Interests:

• Antibiotic Resistance
• Effective Teaching Methods
• Peer Assisted Learning

SR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. S.GOKUL SHANKAR
Deputy Dean (Student Affairs & Alumni)
MSc, PhD (MS University)

Research Interests:

• Medical Mycology: Evolutionary studies, Parasitic adaptations and Reservoir status of Medically important fungi; Dermatophytes, Malassezia sp, Cryptococcus neoformans Diabetic foot infections: Medical plants Research; Immunomodulatory Properties; Antimicrobial research - Synergy studies.
• Development of supplementary health foods for children, women, diabetic and convalescing people.
• Cosmeticology - Development of new formulationsand novel evaluation methods for functional Cosmetics/drugs

DR. TAHMINA MONOWAR
Senior Lecturer
MBBS (SUST), CCD (BIHS), M.Phil in Microbiology (SUST)

Research Interests:

• Antibiotic Resistance, Bacteriology, Environmental Biotechnology, Immunology

Ms. Remya Vallathol
Senior Lecturer
Joint Preclinical Coordinator
MBBS Year 1 Coordinator
PG Diploma in Criminology and Forensic Science - Annamalai University), M.Phil ( Microbiology ) - Bharathidasan University, M.Sc ( Microbiology) - Bharathiar University

Research Interest:

• Clinical Bacteriology and Mycology

MS. NUR ADILLA BINTI ZAINI
Lecturer

Qualifications:
MSc. Medical Microbiology (dist.) - Manchester, UK

Research Interest:

• Antibacterial effect of nature's sources and commercial products
• Modulating susceptibilities of bacteria using honey

DR. SHARMIN ROZHANA
Lecturer

Qualifications:
M.Phil (Virology)- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka
MBBS - University of Rajshahi (Rangpur Medical College)

Research Interest:

• Opportunistic Infections in HIV Infected Patients

Dr. Komathi Selvarajah
Lecturer

Qualifications:
MBBS,MSC Medical Microbiology

Research Interests:

• Antibiotic Resistance
• Clinical Microbiology
• Medical Simulation
• Exploring the therapeutic effects of yoga on various diseases

Senior Assoc. Professor Dr. Bharathi Sengodan
HOD
MBBS (Madras University), MD (Sri Ramachandra Deemed University)

Research Interests:

• Medical education

DR. MATIULLAH KHAN
Associate Professor

Qualifications:
MBBS, PhD

Research Interest:

• Protein misfolding pathway as a genetic mechanism of Human Cancers
• Therapeutic targeting of protein misfolding pathway in human cancers with novel protein conformation modifiers

DR. ASHOK KUMAR
Associate Professor

Qualifications:
Postdoc Fellowship, PhD., D.C.P., MBBS

Research Interest:

• Oncogenes, Stem Cells, Drugs Against Cancers

DR. SHYAMOLI MUSTAFA
Associate Professor

Qualifications:
M.Phil (Pathology), MBBS

Research Interest:

• Pathobiology of Cancer

DR. MUHAMMAD NAZMUL BAQUI
Senior Lecturer

Qualifications:
MD (Pathology)- University of Dhaka
MBBS- University of Dhaka (Mymensingh Medical College)

Research Interest:

• Nephropathology
  - Lupus nephritis
  - Drug nephrotoxicity

Dr. Urmila Banik
Senior Lecturer
PBL Coordinator

Qualifications:
MBBS, MPhil (Pathology)
Research Fellowship (National Cancer Center, Tokyo, Japan)
Research Intern (NIID, Tokyo, Japan)

Research Interests:

• Studying modulatory effect of natural products on different cancer models at the cellular and molecular level.
• Molecular analysis of clinically important human adenoviruses from pathological aspect.
• Viral oncogenesis and viral genomics.

Dr. Aye Aye Tun
Senior Lecturer

Qualifications:
M.Med.Sc (Pathology), MBBS

Research Interests:

• Pathobiology of Cancer
• Targeted Antitumor Therapeutics

DR.K.K.PERUMAL
Professor
Head of Unit

Qualifications:
M.D, PhD, Dip.in DIAB & DMRD


Research Interest:

• Diabetes Mellitus

Dato'Wira Dr. L. R. Chandran

Dr. Terlochan Singh

Assoc. Professor Dr. Kailash Chandra Kharkwal
LMBBS (Kanpur University, India), MD (University of Poona, India)

Research Interests:

• Uro- Gynaecology

Dr. Smita Sharma
Clinical Tutor
MBBS (University of Bombay - Goa Medical College), DGO (University of Rajasthan - RNT Medical College)

ASSOC. PROF. DR. MOOPIL VELAYUDHAN JAIPAL
Lecturer

Qualifications:
MBBS DGo, MD

Research Interest:

• Urinary Incontinence

Dr. Baskaran Menon

Dr. Rajesh Panicker
Assoc. Prof.

Qualifications:
MBBS, MD

Research Interest:

• Urogynecology
• Gynecological Oncology

Dr. Ng Hock Beng

Qualifications:
M.B.B.S. (Malaya), M.R.C.O.G. (London), F.R.C.O.G.(London)

Institutions Membership:

• Obstetrics and Gynecology Society (Kuala Lumpur)
• Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ( London)

DR. MD. KANCHAN ALI MALLIK
Head of Unit
Senior Lecturer

Qualifications:
MBBS, DCH, DTCH, FACTM, MSc, MRCPCH (part2)

Contacts:
Ext: 8062
Email Address: kanchanmallik09@gmail.com

Research Interests:

• Haematology in Paediatrics
• Haemolytic Anaemia in Children eg. Thalassemia
• Breast Feeding

Assoc. Professor Dr. Lei Lei Win

Qualifications:
M.B;B.S(Ygn), M.Med.Sc (Paediatrics), University of Medicine II, Yangon, Myanmar. MRCPCH Applied Knowlege in Practice (UK).

Research Interests:

• Haematology
• Infectious Diseases

DR. MARIAM MAHMOUD HASSAN
Senior Lecturer

Qualifications:
MRCPCH part-I (Royal College Paed & Child Health,UK), MRCPCH part-II (Royal College Paed & Child health,UK)
M.Sc of Paediatrics (Cairo University, Egypt)
MBBS (Cairo University, Egypt)

Research Interest:

• Chronic Paediatric Airway diseases (Bronchial Asthma, Bronchiectasis, PCD and Cystic Fibrosis)
• Obesity in Paediatrics and Hemolytic diseases (Thalassemia and SCD)

Dr. Srikumar S.P
Clinical Coordinator & Academic Coordinator

Prof. Dr. S.Sudarsanan

Qualifications:
MBBS,MD (Psychiatry)

Research Interest:

• Substance Use Disorders
• Liaison Psychiatry and Depression

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arun Sen

Qualifications:
MBBS, MD (Psychiatry)

• Borderline Personality Organisation
• Transference Focused Psychotherapy

Ms. Makespary Karunanidi

Qualifications:
Masters in Clinical Psychology(UKM)
Bachelor Degree in Psychology and Mass Communication(UKM)
Registered and Licensed Counselor(Malaysia Counselor‘s Board)
Certified Substance Abuse Therapist (Asia Pacific Certification Board (APCB) )
Diploma in Psychology (Counseling) (UKM)
Certificate in Applied Psychology (Singapore Institute of Human Resource and Management (SIHRM), Singapore)
Certificate in Counselling (Counselling & Care Centre (CCC), Singapore)

Assoc. Professor Dr. Sara Thomas
MBBS (Madras Medical College, Chennai India), D.Orth (Madras Medical College. Chennai, India), MS.Orth (All India Institute of Medical Sciences. New Delhi, India)

Research Interests:

• Paediartric Orthopaedics and Reconstructive Surgery

ASSOC. PROF. DHIRESH KUMAR CHAUDRY

Sr. Assoc. Professor Dr. Christina Gellknight
Head Of Unit

Qualifications:
MBBS. MS (Master of Surgery, Ophthalmology), DNB (Diplomate National Board), DOMS (Diploma in Ophthalmology), Cornea Fellowship, Erasmus University, Rotterdam. Paediatric Ophthalmology, Loma Linda University, California, USA.

Research Interests:

• Retinopathy of Prematurity
• Diabetic Retinopathy

Dato’ Dr. Hasnah bt.Ismail

Dr. Arefuddin Ahmed
Associate Professor
MPhil (Radiology & Imaging) – Institute of Postgraduate Medicine & Research under Dhaka University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
MBBS – Dhaka Medical College under Dhaka University, Dhaka, Bangladesh


Research Interests:

• Newer imaging techniques in ultrasound and their role in differentiating malignant tumours from the benign ones
• Newer imaging techniques in MRI and their role in early detection of ischemic stroke in brain

DR SAWRI RAJAN L. RAJAGOPAL NAIDU
Associate Professor
Head of Community Medicine Unit

Qualifications:
B.Sc., - Madras University
MBBS - Madras University
PGDp Fam Med.(Adv.Level) - AFPM
M.Sc.Occ Med - NUS


Area of Research Interest:

• Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Obesity, Adolescent Health

Dr.Tin Soe @ Saifullah Bin Hashim
Lecturer
M. B.;B.S (University of Medicine (Mandalay); D.F.T(Diploma in Food Technology)(Ygn); Dip;Med.Sc (G.P) (General Practice)(University ofMedicine(I) Yangon; C.C.F.M (Family Medicine )(MMA,Ygn) ; D.F.M(PG:C.F.M)(Family Medicine)(AFPM-Malaysia); C.C.M (Primary Clinical Care Cardio Medicine)(AFPM+IJN)(Malaysia); PG:Diploma in Primary Care Clinical Dermatology

Research Interests:

• Family Medicine & Public Health

Dr. Thiagarajan Praba

DR. ANTHONY LEELA AMN AMP AM
Assoc Prof / Deputy Dean Postgraduate, Research and Administration

Qualifications:
MBBS, MSc Occp Med, PhD


Contacts:
Ext: 3021
Email Address: drleelaa@yahoo.com; leelajoe90@gmail.com; leela_j@aimst.edu.com

Research Interest:

• Occupational, Public and Environmental Health

DR. TRACY SEIN
Associate Professor

Qualifications:
DLSHTM & M.Sc. Medical Demography - London School of Hygien & Tropical Medicine, University of London
DP & TM - University of Medicine (1), Yangon
MBBS - University of Medicine Mandalay

Research Interest:

• Field Epidemiology
• Population Studies
• Public Health Related Research
• Nutrition and Health
• Health Promotion Related Research

Dr. Saraswathi Bina Rai S. K Nagalingam
Associate Professor

Qualifications:
M.B.B.S. (Un of Mysore), MPH (Un of Malaya), EIP Malaysia

Research Interest:

• Field Epidemiology
• Outbreak Investigation
• Zoonosis

Dr. Theingi Maung Maung
Associate Professor

Qualifications:
MBBS, M.Med.Sc (Public Health)

Research Interest:

• Epidemiology
• Community Based Research
• Reproductive Health
• Adolescent Behavior

DR. SWE SWE LATT @ HANIFAH
Senior Lecturer

Qualifications:
Advanced Dip. Bussiness Management - A.B.E (UK), M.Med.Sc. - Public Health, MBBS

Research Interest:

• Public Health
• Epidemiology
• Medical Education

DR. THAMINA AFROSE
Lecturer

Qualifications:
MPH., MBBS

Research Interest:

• Public Health
• Infertility

ASSOC. PROF. DR. PATRICK TAN KEE SENG
Assoc. Deputy Dean Student Affairs & Alumni
Head Of Clinical Skills Centre

Qualifications:
LLM (Medical) UK, FRCA (UK),
Diploma Anesthesia (UK) Royal College of Anaesthetists,
MBBS (Vellore) Tamil Nadu, India

Research Interest:

• Medico-legal Aspect of Patient Care
• Patient Safety

DR.DHARMA RAJ TANIMALE
Lecturer

Qualifications:
MBA Healthcare Management (AIMST University)
MD (Doctor if Medicine) – University of Medicine and Pharmacy G.R.T.Popa


Research Interest:

• Change Profile in Leadership Management
• Alternative Medicine

DR. MOHAMED ASEM BIN MOHAMED AMEERDIN
Clinical Skills Instructor

Qualifications:
MD (Doctor of Medicine) - University of Medicine & Pharmacy GR.T Popa of Iasi, Romania


Contacts:
Ext: 8039
Email Address: mohamed_asem@aimst.edu.my

Research Interest:

• Cognitive & Behavioural Neuroscience
• Developmental Neuroscience, Clinical Neuroscience, Simulation

Assoc. Professor Dr. Ashutosh Sharma

Qualifications:
M.B.B.S , M.S. (General Surgery)

Research Interests:

• Clinical Research

Prof G Rajagopal

SR. ASSOC. PROF. DR. KARTIK SAXENA
Deputy Dean (Research, Postgraduate and Administration)

Qualifications:
MBBS, MS, FICS, FIAGES, FAIS, FEHS

Research Interest:

• Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopic TEPP Repair for Inguinal Hernia, Laparoscopic Extraperitoneal Nephrectomy)
• Endourology (Transurethral Electrovaporisation of Prostate i.e. TUEVP, Transurethral Resection of Prostate TURP)

Dato. Dr. Ragupathy Naidu

Assoc. Professor Dr. Neoh Chin Boon
MBBS (University of Malaya), FRCS (Glasgow) (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, United Kingdom)

Research Interest:

• Knee in Sports Injuries

DR. KALLYAN KISHORE DEBNATH
Senior Lecturer

Qualifications:
MBBS, DLO (Dhaka Medical College, University of Dhaka, BD)
MSc (Cardiff University, UK)
Cert. in Occup Med. (MY)
GCP Certification (MY & UK)

Research Interest:

• Hearing Loss, Allergy, Medical Education

Ms. Angela Jeevamalar Thiruchelvam

Azdlinawati Marini Binti Ghozali

Ms. Bala Buaneswari Devi Thanabalu

Mr. Jayachandran

Mr. Suib

Mr. Nazri