External Research Projects

Year 2025

Staff NameFunding BodyRoleTitle of ResearchProject DurationCommencement DateFunding Amount (RM)
Mahadevi A/P Muthurethina Barathi

Chew Wai Hoong
Iryo Sosei University, JapanPRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

COLLABORATOR
A Comparative Study of Physiotherapy Students’ Attitudes and Expectations Towards Study Mobility Programmes: Physiotherapy Student Mobility Programme between UTAR and Iryo Sosei University18 month(s)1/1/20257393.31
Ambusam a/p SubramaniamINTI International UniversityCO-RESEARCHEREnhancing Muscular Health and Well-being in Sarcopenic Elderly: Effect of Lower Limb Neural Mobilization on Selective Neuromuscular Variables and Calf Muscle Thickness in Elderly Population with Sarcopenia18 month(s)18/8/202525000
Ambusam a/p SubramaniamINTI International UniversityCO-RESEARCHERPromoting Well-being: A Cross-sectional Study on the Relationship between Health Risk Factors, Functional Mobility Deficits, and Upper Extremity Balance in Sedentary Young Adults18 month(s)18/8/202550000
Ambusam a/p SubramaniamINTI International UniversityCO-RESEARCHERPromoting Good Health and Well Being: The Effect of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Lower Extremity Balance and Functional Movements in Sedentary Adults18 month(s)18/8/202525000
Kang Wane Hann


Wong Voon Son
OthersPRINCIPAL RESEARCHER

CO-RESEARCHER
Knowledge, Attitudes, Perception, and Practice Towards Seasonal Influenza and Its Vaccine among Residents of an Indigenous Community in Hulu Langat12 month(s)26/3/2025

Year 2024

Staff NameFunding BodyRoleTitle of ResearchProject DurationCommencement DateFunding Amount (RM)
Lee Siew KeahUniversity of CyberjayaCO-RESEARCHERDevelopment and Characterization of a Probiotics Oral Fast Melt Films (OFMF) for Dental Health Maintenance24 month(s)1/12/202460000
Mahadevi A/P Muthurethina Barathi

Chew Wai Hoong
Iryo Sosei University, JapanPRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

COLLABORATOR
A Comparative Study of Physiotherapy Students’ Attitudes and Expectations Towards Study Mobility Programmes: Physiotherapy Student Mobility Programme between UTAR and Iryo Sosei University10 month(s)12/1/20247150
Ambusam a/p SubramaniamINTI International UniversityCO-RESEARCHERThe Effect of Neural Mobilization on Calf Muscle Length and Strength in Ballet Dancers: A Randomized Controlled Trial16 month(s)2/9/202424500
Kaur Kirandeep KulwantUniversiti tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)COLLABORATORQuasi-experimental Study on Automated Voice Disorder Detection and Assessment for Academicians12 month(s)1/7/202415000
Imtiyaz Ali MirUKMCOLLABORATOREffect of Modified Pedometer Intervention on Functional Status, Major Cardiovascular Events, and Alterations in the Brain Network in Post COVID-19 Patients with Cardiovascular Disease: A randomized Controlled Trial24 month(s)15/1/202411000
Deepak Thazhakkattu VasuOthersPRINCIPAL RESEARCHERDevelopment and Examination of A Novel exercise for Fall Prevention on Community-dwelling Seniors12 month(s)15/10/2024
Deepak Thazhakkattu VasuOthersCOLLABORATORUnderstanding Ankle Strategy in Geriatric Populations: A Path to Fall Prevention12 month(s)30/9/2024

Year 2023

Staff NameFunding BodyRoleTitle of ResearchProject DurationCommencement DateFunding Amount (RM)
Lee Siew KeahIndustry GrantCO-RESEARCHERDevelopment of tocotrienol orally disintegrating dosage forms36 month(s)1/9/202310000
Lee Siew KeahUCSI UniversityCO-RESEARCHEREvaluation of the antioxidant, antimicrobial properties, cell migration and wound regeneration properties of phytochemicals in Senna alata fraction using keratinocytes24 month(s)1/8/202350000
Lee Siew KeahUCSI UniversityCO-RESEARCHERAntibiotic resistance strains of invasive non-typhoidal salmonella (iNTS) enterica isolated from chicken farms in Malaysia24 month(s)1/8/202342900
Lee Siew KeahIndustry GrantCO-RESEARCHERDevelopment of probiotics orally disintegrating tablets and a probiotics fast melt effervescent capsules24 month(s)1/7/202310000
Ambusam a/p SubramaniamOthersCO-RESEARCHERStudy of foot posture and associated disorders among faculty and academic staffs in Malaysia and key recommendations to optimize health and well-being18 month(s)20/9/202323500
Ambusam a/p SubramaniamOthersCO-RESEARCHERThe Effect of Virtual Reality Immersive Exercises on improving Physical, Psychological, and Social consequences for Quality of Life in Community-Dwelling Older Adults- A Study to Enhance Sustainable Wellbeing18 month(s)20/9/202324500

Year 2022

Staff NameFunding BodyRoleTitle of ResearchProject DurationCommencement DateFunding Amount (RM)
Lee Siew KeahMOHE FRGSPRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORModulatory Effects of Supercritical Fluid-Carbon dioxide- Extracted Malaysian Kelulut Propolis in Mitigation of Insulin Resistance, Hyperglycaemia, Dyslipidaemia in a Rat Model of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus24 month(s)1/9/2022145700
Lee Siew KeahMAHSACO-RESEARCHEREvaluation of the effect of licorice (Glycyrrhiza sp.) root aqueous extract on the phase I and phase II drug metabolising enzymes in Sprague Dawley rats24 month(s)1/11/202224944
Ling Wei ChihMOHE FRGSCOLLABORATORIn-vivo, Biochemical and Molecular Mechanisms for the Angiotension Converting Enzyme (ACE)-Inhibitory Effects of Lignosus Rhinocerus in Alleviating Vascular Dysfunction in Hypertension36 month(s)1/9/2022152208
Nadia Safirah Binti RusliOthersPRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOREffect of Basic Body Awareness Therapy vs Aerobic Exercise on Core, Muscle Strength, Quality of Life, Depression and Anxiety among Postpartum Women72 month(s)22/3/202210000
Ambusam a/p SubramaniamOthersCO-RESEARCHEREffect Of Proprioceptive Training On Neck Pain Intensity, Joint Position Sense And Functional Performance Among Non-Specific Neck Pain Deskjob Workers With Kinesiophobia12 month(s)20/4/202220000
Heaw Yu ChiOthersCO-RESEARCHERDiaphragmatic function, respiratory muscle strength, and pulmonary function: A comparison among mild post COVID-19, moderate post COVID-19, and healthy adults12 month(s)20/4/202220000
Thaw ZinOthersCO-RESEARCHEREffects of Vipassana insight meditation on quality of life and plasma endogenous beta endorphin level in registered meditators practicing meditation at the well-established meditation centers in Selangor12 month(s)20/4/202215700

Year 2021

Staff NameFunding BodyRoleTitle of ResearchProject DurationCommencement DateFunding Amount (RM)
Kang Waye HannSelf-fundedPRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORThe Effects of Mini-sleeve Gastrectomy on Gastrointestinal and Pancreatic Peptide Hormones in Overweight and Obese Individuals24 month(s)5/11/2021
Muhammad Noh Zulfikri bin Mohd Jamali

Kiruthika Selvakumar

Nurul Husna Binti Khairuddin
Self-fundedPRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

CO-RESEARCHER

CO-RESEARCHER
Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) Comparing the Effectiveness of Tuina in Managing Chronic Non-Specific Low Back pain (CNLBP)24 month(s)1/11/2021
Muhammad Noh Zulfikri bin Mohd JamaliOthersCO-RESEARCHERMapping of Injury Risk Factors among Able-Bodied and Para-Badminton Players12 month(s)1/11/202127066
Fong Lai YenMOHE FRGSCO-RESEARCHERInvestigation of roles of RhoA and ROCK as potential therapeutic targets in Interferon-γ-induced disruption of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) barrier function24 month(s)7/9/2021144850
Arti a/p Vijai KumarSelf-fundedCO-RESEARCHERValidation of cost effective balance assessment system: Structural & potential analysis24 month(s)19/8/2021
Nurul Husna Binti KhairuddinSelf-fundedPRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOREffect of moderate intensity physical exercise on stress and happiness level among parents of physically disabled child.5 month(s)1/4/2021

Year 2020

Staff NameFunding BodyRoleTitle of ResearchProject DurationCommencement DateFunding Amount (RM)
Fong Lai YenMOHE FRGSCO-RESEARCHERUnraveling the potential of Malaysian Tualang Honey in combating pathogenesis of atherosclerosis initiated by vascular smooth muscle cells: the mechanisms in vitro and in vivo36 month(s)1/11/2020159000
Deepak Thazhakkattu VasuSelf-fundedPRINCIPAL RESEARCHERMental Health and Physiotherapy: Biopsychosocial Attitude: A Cross-sectional Study (MALAYSIA)12 month(s)23/6/2020
Deepak Thazhakkattu VasuSelf-fundedPRINCIPAL RESEARCHERPerspective of Biopsychosocial Attitude Among Thailand Physiotherapists: A Cross-sectional Study12 month(s)28/7/2020
Deepak Thazhakkattu VasuSelf-fundedPRINCIPAL RESEARCHERPerspective of Biopsychosocial Attitude Among Indonesian Physiotherapists: A Cross-sectional Survey12 month(s)28/7/2020
Kye Mon Min SweOthersPRINCIPAL RESEARCHERPerceptions of Clinical Year Medical Students on Online Learning Environments During Covid 19 Pandemic12 month(s)2/7/20201000