| Specialization: |
|---|
| Pharmacy; pharmacognosy and pharmaceutical biology |
| UG | B.Pharm. (Hons) — University of Malaya | 2000 |
| PG | Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Teaching — UCSI University | 2016 |
| PHD | Ph.D., Pharmacy — University of Nottingham | 2014 |
Professional Overview
Dynamic academic leader, pharmaceutical researcher, and management executive with extensive international experience across Malaysia, China, and India. Currently serves as Dean of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UCSI University and Head of Pharmacy Services at UCSI Hospital, alongside international academic appointments as Visiting Professor at Hunan University of Chinese Medicine (China) and Assam Down Town University (India). Recognized with multiple prestigious honors, including the AVRS Lifetime Achievement Award, Women in Education Leader Award, and multiple international invention gold medals. Demonstrates a proven track record in university administration, curriculum quality assurance, clinical governance, high-turnover retail pharmacy operations, and natural product drug discovery.
Academic & Leadership Experience
Current Roles
Dean & Professor (Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences) | UCSI University, Malaysia (August 2018 – Present)
Head of Pharmacy Services | UCSI Hospital, Malaysia (2023 – Present)
Visiting Professor (TCM & Ethnomedicine) | Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, China (2023 – Present)
Visiting Professor | Assam Down Town University (ADTU), India (July 2025 – Present)
Previous Roles
Senate Member | UCSI University, Malaysia (2018 – Present)
Vice-Chair (Institutional Ethics Committee) | UCSI University, Malaysia (2020 – 2023)
Technical Committee Member (Entry Qualifications) | Pharmacy Board Malaysia (2019 – 2022)
Council Member & Co-Chair of Education Chapter | Malaysian Pharmacists Society (2021 – 2023)
Industry & Operational Experience
Senior Key Branch Manager / Pharmacist | Guardian Pharmacy, Mid Valley Megamall, Malaysia (May 2008 – June 2010 full-time; July 2010 – June 2014 locum)
Branch Manager / Pharmacist | Guardian Pharmacy, Shah Alam Mall, Malaysia (2005 – April 2008)
Branch Manager / Pharmacist | Guardian Pharmacy, Shah Alam, Malaysia (June 2002 – 2005)
Pharmacist | JC Chemist, Malaysia (June 2001 – May 2002)