Our Academics

Our academics in the Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology are key contributors to education, research, and clinical practice. Their primary roles include teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, developing curricula, and mentoring future microbiologists and healthcare professionals. They conduct research in areas such as infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and pathogen biology, advancing scientific knowledge. Academics also collaborate with clinical teams to translate research into improved diagnostic and treatment methods, and they contribute to the scientific community through publications, presentations, and participation in professional organizations. Their work ensures the ongoing development of microbiology and parasitology as essential medical disciplines.

Prof. Dr. Zakuan Zainy Deris

Head of Department

MD (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
MPath (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
PhD (Monash University, Australia)

Prof. Dr. Zeehaida Mohamed

Parasitology

MD (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)
MPath (Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Prof. Dr. Chan Yean Yean

Diagnostics

BSc (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
PhD (Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azian Harun

Mycology

MBBS (Universiti Malaya)
MPath (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
PhD (University of Sydney, Australia)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Suraiya Md Noor

Infection Control

MD (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
MPath (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
PhD (Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Asma’ Hassan

Bacteriology

MBBS (Bangalore, India)
MMed (Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zaidah Abdul Rahman

Bacteriology

MD (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
MPath (Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nabilah Ismail Awang @ Ismail

Serology

MD (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Mpath (Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kirnpal Kaur Banga Singh

Molecular Biology

BSc (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)
MSc (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
PhD (Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rafidah Hanim Shueb

Virology

BSc (Murdoch University, Australia)
PhD (University of Western Australia)

Dr. Robaiza Zakaria

Bacteriology

BSc (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
MSc (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
PhD (Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Dr. Nik Haszroel Hysham Nik Hashim

Mycology

MD (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
MPath (Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Dr. Zeti Norfidiyati Salmuna @ Ayub

Virology

MBBS (Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia)
MPath (Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Dr. Tuan Noorkorina Tuan Kub

Natural Products

BSc (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
MSc (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
PhD (Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Dr. Chua Wei Chuan

Infectious Disease

MD (Universiti Malaysia Sabah)
MPath (Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Dr. Mohd Zulkifli Salleh

Structural & Molecular Biology

BSc (Newcastle University, UK)
MRes (Newcastle University, UK)
PhD (The University of Manchester, UK)

Dr. Nik Zuraina Nik Mohd Noor

Genomics & Metabolomics

BSc (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak)
MSc (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
PhD (Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Dr. Siti Hafsyah Mohd Hariri

Parasitology

MBBS (Bangalore, India)
MPath (Universiti Sains Malaysia)