Credentials

PhD. (University of Malaya) (2010)

BSc. Biochemistry (Hons.) (University of Malaya) (2001)

Note: To verify the graduate and post graduate certificates, please access the University of Malaya's Graduate Verification Centre website

Affiliations & Positions

• SEGi University, Faculty of Medicine 

  • Senior Lecturer @ Faculty of Medicine, SEGi University (Biochemistry) (Since October 2010 - Current)

  • Head of Students Development & Alumni @ Faculty of Medicine, SEGi University (February 2020 - Current)

  • Head of Basic Medical Sciences  @ Faculty of Medicine, SEGi University (Since July 2013 - March 2018; 4 years 9 months)

  • Acting Coordinator for Biomedical Science Programme @ Faculty of Medicine, SEGi University (Since December 2019 to March 2020; 4 months)

  • Acting Coordinator for Biomedical Science Programme @ Faculty of Medicine, SEGi University (Since March 2022 to June 2022; 4 months)

• University of Malaya, Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine

  • Tutor (Biochemistry) (Since 2003 to 2006; 3 years)

Professional Memberships

Member in the Malaysian Society For Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MSBMB).

Editorials

Asia-Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (URL)

• Reviewer (Since February 2019  - Current)

Experiences

Teaching

• Involved in teaching and training students since 2001

• Participated programmes: Foundation in Science, Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, Medicine (Degree), Dentistry (Degree), Optometry (Degree), Science (Degree)

Administrative

• Head of Students Development & Alumni (Faculty of Medicine, SEGi University)

• Head of Basic Medical Sciences (Faculty of Medicine, SEGi University)

• Acting Coordinator for Biomedical Science Programme (Faculty of Medicine, SEGi University)

• Curriculum Committee (Faculty of Medicine, SEGi University)

• Examination Committee(Faculty of Medicine, SEGi University)

• Student Selection Committee / Student Admission Committee (Faculty of Medicine, SEGi University)

Regulatory

• Accreditation of the MBBS and BBMS programmes at SEGi University. Familiar with the accreditation processes and dealings with regulatory agencies including MQA and MMC).

• Foreign medical accreditation bodies, including Sri Lanka (SLMC), Thailand (TMC), Maldives (MMDC)

• Liaison with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) with SEGi University.

• Involved in setting up the membership between SEGi University and Global Educational Exchange in Medicine and the Health Professions (GEMx).

Awards & Achievements

Fellowship

University Malaya Post Graduate Research Fellow (2001-2003)

Exposition – Gold Medal

Kanthimathi, M. S., Kuppusamy, U. R. and Chai, J. W. (2010). Novel medicinal activities from Cyrtandra cupulata. The Reseach, Design and Innovation Expo of UM 2010, 1 – 3 April 2010.

Exposition - Silver Medals

Kanthimathi, M. S., Chai, J. W. and Kuppusamy, U. R. (2007). Wound healing activity of phytosterols assessed by in vitro re-epithelialization of rat skin fibroblast. The Research, Design and Innovation Expo of UM 2007, 26 – 28 July 2007.

Kanthimathi, M. S., Chai, J. W. and Kuppusamy, U. R. (2009). Beta-sitosterol isolated from Cyrtandra cupulata Ridl. (Gesneriaceae) induces apoptosis in breast cancer cell line, MCF-7. The Research, Design and Innovation Expo of UM 2009, 13 – 15 January 2009.

Kuppusamy, U. R., Chai, J. W., Lim, S. L. and Kanthimathi, M. S. (2009). Beta-sitosterol isolated offers novel insulin mimetic activity in adipocytes. The Research, Design and Innovation Expo of UM 2009, 13 – 15 January 2009.

Outstanding Poster Award

Chai, J. W., Kuppusamy, U. R. and Kanthimathi, M. S. (2007). Wound healing activity of phytosterols assessed by in vitro epithelialization of rat skin fibroblasts. Proceedings of the 32nd Annual MSBMB Conference, Kuala Lumpur, 5 – 6 September 2007.

Winner of Postgraduate Research Award

Chai, J. W., Lim, S. L., Kanthimathi, M. S. and Kuppusamy, U. R. (2008). Beta-sitosterol affects lipogenesis, lipolysis and glucose uptake in isolated rat adipocytes. The 17th MSMBB Scientific Meeting, Kuala Lumpur, 13 – 15 June 2008.

Attended Training / Seminars / Workshops

• 220302-03 Data Analysing and Visualization with Power BI (GenRain)

• 210525 ilearn Hub Platform Awareness

• 210426 Quality Assurance Training : Student's Performance Measurement and Outcome Attainment

• 210127 COPPA Course outline preparation (SEGi University)

• 201217 Engaging your lesson with Peardeck

• 201216 PREZI Design : Reating Interactive Design with Visual Impact

• 201214 Filmora Editing Skills- Ultimate Guide for Beginners

• 201203 The Quizzes Guide for Distance Learning

• 201201 Microsoft Excel Basic Programming for Lecturers

• 201126 Using EDPuzzle and Khan Academy in Class

• 201124 Quality Assurance for Private HEP Lecturers

• 201119 Using Padlet Synchronous and Asynchronous

• 201118 CANVA Make A Presentation to be Remember

• 201117 Rubric Designs for Assessments

• 201110 Formative Assessments Using Online Tools

• 201105 Screen Recording tool and how to edit video using Microsoft Photo

• 2020-09-23&24 MS PowerPoint: Building Impactful Presentation

• 2020-06-17 Open Book Test : Guidelines and Practices @SEGi University

• 2020-01-22 Labortory Safety Skills by Mohd Khairi Bin Mohamed (OSH Trainer) @SEGi University

• 2019-12-05 Leading with Omoiyari (One Allianz Consortium Sdn Bhd) 

• 2019-11-20 Next Wave Leadership (One Allianz Consortium Sdn Bhd) 

• 2019-10-20 HORENSO by Maslow Training and Consultant

• 2019-04-10 OBcell : Measurement of Program Learning Outcome Attainment @SEGi University

• 2019-03-27 Email writing by Mr Ismawi (SEGI University)

• 2019-02-27 Upgrading your speaking and presentation skills, Ms Logenthini @SEGi University

• 2019-02-13/20 Self evaluation of teaching practice, Ms Logenthini  @SEGi University

• 2019-01-25 Multiple Intelligence: Application in the Classroom (by Ms. Logenthini @SEGI University)

• 2019-01-18 Introducing Gamification for Learning (by Ms. Logenthini @SEGi University)

• 2018-06-28 Neuro Linguistics Programming (NLP) at work (Break through sales performance) by Soo Hoo Performance Insights Sdn. Bhd.

• 2018-06-07&08 Time and stress management by Anita Shanmugam by Anita Shanmugam from Training.com Asia

• 2018-04-18 Reflective practice for educators by Dr Chandran Abraham by Orais Consultancy Services 

• 2018-04-12-13 Seven habits of highly effective people by Steven Covey by SEGi University

• 2018-04-06 MBTI Personality-Profiling for Effective Communication by SEGi University

• 2018-03-21 Outcome-based education (OBE) by Dr Putri Nadzrul Faizura Binti Megat Khamaruddin, (UiTM). 

• 2018-01-24 Flipped classroom by Prof Dr Mohamed Amin Embi (UKM)

• 2017-08-08  Microsoft Excel (Intermediate) by SEGi University

• 2017-06-09 Workshop: Critical and Creative Thinking by SEGi University

• 2017-03-30 Workshop: Buzan Mind Mapping for Effective Teaching and Learning by Buzan Malaysia

• 2017-03-23 Workshop: Microsoft Excel (Advanced) by SEGi University

• 2016-09-16 Seminar: Future of Medical Education and House Officer Training by the Malaysian Medical Association

• 2016-05-11 Workshop: Univariate & Multivariate Techniques: Basic & Applications of SPSS by SEGi University

• 2013-07-20 Workshop: Postgraduate Students' Supervision and Mentoring Skills by SEGi University

• 2011-07-05 Seminar: Transformative e-Learning in Higher Education by International Medical University (IMU)

• 2011-03-18 Course: Workshop on Oral Biology: Advances in Dental Science by SEGi University