Staff Directory
Academic Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Sciences) - Doctor of Philosophy, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Master of Surgery (Orthopaedics) - Masters Degree (Clinical Specialist), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
- Medical Doctor - Masters Degree, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Ahmad Hafiz Bin Zulkifly (Prof. Dato' Dr.)
Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF MEDICINE
Other's position:
Campus Director, Office of the Campus Director, Kuantan Campus
ahafiz@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Professor Dr. Ahmad Hafiz Zulkifly started his career as a trainee lecturer / medical lecturer (General Orthopaedics,Traumatology) at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan (HTAA) Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia in June 1996. Then, from February 1997 until June 1997, as an Orthopaedic trainee / Msur. Candidate (Advanced Trauma) at Hospital University Kebangsaan Malaysia (HUKM).
In July 1998 until September 1998, he was an Orthopaedic Trainee / MSur. Candidate (Hand & Microsurgery) at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL), Malaysia. Prof Dr. Ahmad Hafiz joined HUKM as an Orthopaedic trainee from October 1998 until May 2000. In June 2000, Prof Dr. Ahmad Hafiz was a specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery at Department of Orthopaedics, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan (HTAA). He was appointed as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Rehabilitation, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia.
Since August 2003 he has been, Orthopaedic surgeon at, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan (HTAA).Prof Dr. Ahmad Hafiz has also extensively contributed through his writings on different aspects of Outcome Research in Orthopaedics, Animal Study (Implant and Biomaterial in Orthopaedic).
Biocompatibility Study, Tissue Engineering, Tissue Bank, Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal Clinical Research, Advanced Orthopaedic Research, and Implant Biomechanical Research. He has the credit of publishing 34 research articles and he is also founder editor of the News, Malaysian Medical Association. Prof Dr. Ahmad Hafiz is presently working as a Professor at the IIUM and is also the Director of Office of IIUM Teaching Hospital Management. He is also presently the executive director at IIUM Specialist Medical Centre. Prof . Dr. Ahmad Hafiz has received many honours and awards such as International AO Fellowship ( Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Osteosynthesefragen/ Association for the Study of Internal Fixation (ASIF/ AO) Johannes- Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany on 3rd September 2001-26th October 2001. Besides that, Prof Dr. Ahmad Hafiz also received many awards from IIUM for his dedication and excellent work.
In July 1998 until September 1998, he was an Orthopaedic Trainee / MSur. Candidate (Hand & Microsurgery) at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL), Malaysia. Prof Dr. Ahmad Hafiz joined HUKM as an Orthopaedic trainee from October 1998 until May 2000. In June 2000, Prof Dr. Ahmad Hafiz was a specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery at Department of Orthopaedics, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan (HTAA). He was appointed as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Rehabilitation, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia.
Since August 2003 he has been, Orthopaedic surgeon at, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan (HTAA).Prof Dr. Ahmad Hafiz has also extensively contributed through his writings on different aspects of Outcome Research in Orthopaedics, Animal Study (Implant and Biomaterial in Orthopaedic).
Biocompatibility Study, Tissue Engineering, Tissue Bank, Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal Clinical Research, Advanced Orthopaedic Research, and Implant Biomechanical Research. He has the credit of publishing 34 research articles and he is also founder editor of the News, Malaysian Medical Association. Prof Dr. Ahmad Hafiz is presently working as a Professor at the IIUM and is also the Director of Office of IIUM Teaching Hospital Management. He is also presently the executive director at IIUM Specialist Medical Centre. Prof . Dr. Ahmad Hafiz has received many honours and awards such as International AO Fellowship ( Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Osteosynthesefragen/ Association for the Study of Internal Fixation (ASIF/ AO) Johannes- Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany on 3rd September 2001-26th October 2001. Besides that, Prof Dr. Ahmad Hafiz also received many awards from IIUM for his dedication and excellent work.
Area of Specialisation
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Clinical Medicine ~ Orthopaedics - Joint Replacement and Arthroplasty
Professional Membership
- Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Life Member), Malaysia Orthopaedic Association
- Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Life member), Asia Pacific Diabetic Limb Problem Association
- Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Life member), Islamic Medical Association Malaysia
- 2013 - 2015: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (President), Asia Pacific Diabetic Limb Problem Association
- 2013: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Lifemember), Academy of Medicine Malaysia
Teaching Responsibilities
ADVANCE TRAUMA | 2017/2018 2014/2015 |
APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY | 2021/2022 2019/2020 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
ARTHROPLASTY AND JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
CLINICAL ANATOMY | 2021/2022 2019/2020 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
ELECTIVE | 2022/2023 2014/2015 |
GENERAL ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMATOLOGY I | 2023/2024 2017/2018 2015/2016 |
GENERAL ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMATOLOGY II | 2015/2016 |
GENERAL PATHOLOGY | 2021/2022 2019/2020 2017/2018 2014/2015 |
INTENSIVE CARE & GENERAL SURGERY | 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
INTENSIVE CARE AND GENERAL SURGERY | 2021/2022 2019/2020 |
ISLAMIC INPUT IN ORTHOPAEDIC | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2017/2018 2015/2016 |
ISLAMIC INPUT IN ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY | 2014/2015 |
OPERATIVE ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND IMPLANTS | 2021/2022 2019/2020 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
ORTHOPAEDIC IMAGING | 2021/2022 2019/2020 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY I | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2014/2015 |
ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY II | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2014/2015 |
ORTHOPAEDICS, TRAUMATOLOGY & REHABILITATION | 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 |
ORTHOPAEDICS, TRAUMATOLOGY AND REHABILITATION I | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
ORTHOPAEDICS, TRAUMATOLOGY AND REHABILITATION II | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
PRINCIPLE OF SURGERY & BASIC ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY | 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
PRINCIPLE ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY | 2021/2022 2019/2020 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
PRINCIPLES OF SURGERY AND BASIC ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY | 2021/2022 2019/2020 |
REHABILITATION AND BIOMECHANICS | 2021/2022 2019/2020 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2017/2018 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 |
SPORTS MEDICINE AND ARTHROSCOPY | 2014/2015 |
Supervision
Development, In-Vitro And In-Vivo Evaluation Of Gentamicin And Nigella Sativa Oil Plga Microspheres
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Ph.D
Completed
2017
Co-supervisor
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Evaluation Of Three-Dimensional Poly (Lactic-Co-Glycolic Acid), Atelocollagen And Fibrin Scaffolds For Intervertebral Disc Tissue Engineering.
Ph.D
Completed
2017
Co-supervisor
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Cartilage Tissue Engineering : Exploring The Potential Of Poly (Lactic-Co-Glycolic Acid) Based Scaffolds And The Bioethical Aspect From Islamic Perspective.
Ph.D
Completed
2016
Co-supervisor
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The Effect Of Granumas Augmented With Platelet Rich Plasma On Bone Formation In Rabbits.
Ph.D
Completed
2011
Co-supervisor
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Application Of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus) Extract On Wounding Healing.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Barbed Versus Conventional Suture: Short Term Functional And Clinical Outcome In Post-Operative Total Knee Athroplasty.
Master
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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A Comparison Study Between Hydroxyapatite Nanomaterials With And Without Lauric Acid In Critical Size Defect Of New Zealand White Rabbit Tibia.
Master
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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Preoperative Evaluation Of Distal Femur Fractures And Its Association With Coronal Plane Fracture.
Master
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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Scanning Electron Microscopy Study Of Novel Biomaterial Antibiotic Delivery System For Treatment Of Osteomyelitis In New Zealand White Rabbit (Nzwr) Model.
Master
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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Outcomes Of Locked Intramedullary Nail Procedure In Closed Diaphyseal Femur Fracture In Relation To Timing Of Surgery.
Master
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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Quality Of Life And Functional Outcome In Surgically Treated Ankle Fractures In Diabetics And Non Diabetics.
Master
Completed
2020
Main Supervisor
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Comparison Between Computer Navigated Total Knee Replacement (Tkr) And Conventional Method: Radiological And Functional Outcomes.
Master
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Comparison Of Biocompatibility And Biodegradability Of Poly-Lactic-Co-Glycolic Acid (Plga) Combined With Fibrin Versus Plga For Intra-Articular Fixation; An In-Vivo Study With New Zealand White Rabbits.
Master
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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Outcome Of Nexgen® Fixed Bearing And Posterior Stabilising Total Knee Replacement.
Master
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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Correlating Acetabular Lateral Inclination And Anteversion Using Post Operative Ap- View Pelvic X-Rays With Clinical Outcome In Cemented Total Hip Arthroplasties.
Master
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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Functional Outcome Of Distal Femur Fractures In Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan Pahang.
Master
Completed
2016
Main Supervisor
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Propective Studies On Quality Of Life Of Patient Underwent Total Hip Arthoplasty Using Depression Anxiety Stress Score 21 (Dass 21), Short Form (Sf36) And Visual Analog Score (Vas).
Master
Completed
2016
Main Supervisor
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The Potential Of Transcription Factor Sox9 Gene Transfer In Osteoarthritic Chondrocytes Differentiation And Articular Cartilage Formation.
Master
Completed
2016
Co-supervisor
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The In Vivo Study Of Injection Moulded 316l Stainless Steel Fracture Fixation Plate.
Master
Completed
2015
Co-supervisor
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"Assessment Of Accuracy And Reliability Of Manual Templating In Total Knee And Total Hip Replacement"..
Master
Completed
2013
Main Supervisor
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Skin Microvasculature In Different Types Of Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A Comparative Study.
Master
Completed
2013
Co-supervisor
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Formulations Of Malaysian Tualang Honey As Intraarticular Injection For Osteoarthritis.
Master
Completed
2012
Co-supervisor
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Histological Study If Skeletal Muscle In Diabetes Mellitus.
Master
Completed
2012
Co-supervisor
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To Be Determined.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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To Be Determined.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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To Be Determined.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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To Be Determined.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
2019 - 2023 | Bio-inspired algorithm for parametric estimation of spine load in relation to dentists' work posture |
2018 - 2023 | PILOT SCALE DEVELOPMENT OF ANTIMICROBIAL BIOCOMPOSITE MEMBRANE FOR DENTISTRY AND ORTHOPAEDICS |
2016 - | Safety and Efficacy of Oral Emulsion and Implanted Beads of N. sativa-Gentamicin Antibiofilm Fusion for Osteomyelitis |
2016 - 2020 | The Feasibility of using a Combination of Chondrocyte-Specific Transcription Factors and Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase Genes Transfer and Tissue Engineering Technique for Articular Cartilage Regeneration |
2015 - 2019 | Pilot Manufacturing Process of Titania-Silver Composite Coatings on Stainless Steel Using Pulsed DC Manegtron Sputtering Technique |
2014 - 2018 | Non-viral Gene Transfer Approaches for Cartilage Tissue Engineering: Proof of Concept |
2013 - 2016 | TRANS DISCIPLINARY PROGRAM: MAIN TITLE: FUSION CONCEPT BETWEEN CONTEMPORARY MEDICINE (GENTAMICIN) AND PROPHETIC MEDICINE (N.SAATIVA) FOR FUTURE 'GREENER' PHARMACEUTICAL Project Title:Effect of Gentamicin-N.Sativa Fusion Medicine on Osteoblast Cell Lines for Use in Osteo-Healing Applications |
2013 - 2017 | Osteoarthritis Initiative: Exploring The Potential of Non-Viral Gene Delivery Via Cartilage Tissue Engineering Strategy And The Bioethical Concern From The Islamic Perspective |
2013 - 2016 | Evaluation And Characterization Of Plga/Atelocollagen/Fibrin Scaffold For Intervertebral Disc (Ivd) Regeneration |
2013 - 2015 | TRANS DISCIPLINARY PROGRAM (TRGS): MAIN TITLE: FUSION CONCEPT BETWEEN CONTEMPORARY MEDICINE (GENTAMICIN) AND PROPHETIC MEDICINE (N.SAATIVA) FOR FUTURE 'GREENER' PHARMACEUTICAL Project Title:Microbial Inhibition and Biofilm Assay Study Against Osteomyelitic Infection Using New Gentamicin-N.Sativa Fusion Medicine |
2012 - 2016 | Pre-Clinical Evaluations of Malaysian-Made "Osteopaste" an Injectable Self-Hardened Synthetic Bone Cement |
2011 - 2015 | Exploring the Potential of Biosynthetic Cartilage Composite Utilizing Poly (Lactic-Co-Glycolic Acid) and Fibrin Glue as Cells Carrier for Joint Resurfacing |
2011 - 2017 | Research on Biomechanical-To Compare between Imported Implants with OSA's Implants (bone plate and bone screw) |
2011 - 2013 | RU 2011- Functional Outcome of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Comparison of Bone-Patella Tendon-Bone Versus Hamstring Graft: A Cross Sectional Study |
2010 - 2012 | Formulation of Malaysian Tualang Honey as Intraarticular Injection for Osteoarthritis |
2010 - | Camparing Proximal and Distal Microvasculature of The Skin Diabetic Foot Patient: Post Ray and Below Knee Amputation |
2010 - 2012 | Histological and Histochemical Study of Human Skeletal Muscle in Diabetes Mellitus. |
2008 - 2011 | Compression Fracture of the Thoracolumbar Spine: A Prospective Study Comparing Radiographic Results Between Early Ambulation with and without Lumbar Orthosis |
2008 - 2011 | A prospective study of Open Fracture Treated in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan Kuantan. A Pilot Study for Open Fracture Registry |
2007 - 2011 | A Histological and Ultrastructural Study on Bone Formation in Posterolateral Intertransverse Lumbar Spinal Fusion: A Novel Use for a Locally Produced Bone Graft Substitute |
2004 - 2006 | The Study of Musculoskeletal Meliodosis in Pahang |
On-Going
2024 - Present | Bibliometric Analysis of Viscosupplement Intraarticular Injection in The Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis |
2023 - Present | Difference between standing and supine plain radiograph in patients with knee osteoarthritis |
2022 - Present | Development of Metallic Implants Fabrication for Boosting Medical Device Industries in Malaysia |
2022 - Present | Comparison Between "Mobithron Advance?" and Glucosamine in Patients with Early and Moderate Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomised Study" |
2022 - Present | Effectiveness of ''Mobitron Advance'' on patients with early and moderate knee osteoarthritis: A pilot study |
2022 - Present | Knee Kinetic-Oriented Wearable Device Prototype Development |
2022 - Present | Correlation between thermal assessment and magnetic resonance imaging in assessing the extension of diabetic foot infection |
2022 - Present | Characterization on the Properties of Mitragyna Speciosa, Deletion of Toxicity Genes, Development of Kratom-Based Medicinal Products and It's Legal Implication |
2021 - Present | The Effect of Flaxseed Extract as Bioactive Titanium Coating Material In-Vitro |
2020 - Present | Prototype Development of Malaysian Tualang Honey as Intraarticular Viscosupplement for Osteoarthritis |
2014 - Present | Orthopaedic Research Laboratory: Bionexus Partnership (BNP) |
2012 - Present | Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal and Bioethical Research Unit |
2012 - Present | Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, UIAM Bionexus Partners Programme (BNP) Phase 4 |
2010 - Present | Training, Education and Research in the Field of Orthopaedics as well as General Medical and Scientific Research |
2009 - Present | Innovative Pre-Commercialize Pilot Manufacturing Process Of Producing 316l Stainless Steel Fracture Fixation Plates Through Metal Injection Moulding (MIM) Technique |
2008 - Present | Bionexus Partnering Programme (BNP) - Orthopaedics Research Laboratories |
2008 - Present | Noise Exposure in Orthopaedic Surgery |
2007 - Present | Advanced Delivery System Using Locally - Produces Implantable Antibiotics- Incorporated Apatite Beads For Bone Repair -BioDDS |
2004 - Present | Close Suction Drainage Versus No Drainage In Femur Surgery |
2004 - Present | Operative Treatment for Ankle Fractures |
Award & Recognition
29 Aug, 2020 | Gold Medal - Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced Skills (TISIAS) | International |
29 Aug, 2020 | Special Award - World Invention Intellectual Property Associations | International |
22 Feb, 2020 | Gold Medal - Malaysia Technology Expo 2020 | National |
16 Apr, 2019 | Gold Medal - SIRIM Industrial Research (SIR) | National |
22 Jun, 2015 | AHLI JAWATANKUASA PEMANDU PENGKORMESILAN PROJEK PUBLIC PARTNERSHIP (J6P) - Ministry of Education | National |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book
2014 | Metal injection molding of implant materials. Engineering Materials Programme, AMREC SIRIM Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-11588-1-4 |
Book Section
2014 | An in vivo implantation study in New Zealand white rabbit for fracture model healing with metal injection molding plates: preliminary result.. In: Engineering Materials Programme, AMREC SIRIM Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-11588-1-4, pp. 119-148 |
2014 | Fabrication and characterization of injection moulded fracture fixation plates for orthopedic applications. In: Engineering Materials Programme, AMREC SIRIM Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-11588-1-4, pp. 39-56 |
2014 | Fabrication and characterization of injection moulded fracture fixation plates for orthopedic applications. In: Engineering Materials Programme, AMREC SIRIM Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-11588-1-4, pp. 39-56 |
2014 | Fabrication and characterization of injection moulded fracture fixation plates for orthopedic applications. In: Engineering Materials Programme, AMREC SIRIM Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-11588-1-4, pp. 39-56 |
2007 | Effects of gamma irradiation on the biomechanics of bone. In: World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., ISBN: 978-981-270-590-7, pp. 147-154 |
2007 | Effects of gamma irradiation on the biomechanics of bone. In: World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., ISBN: 978-981-270-590-7, pp. 147-154 |
2007 | Ethical, religious, legal, and cultural issues in tissue banking. In: World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., ISBN: 978-981-270-590-7, pp. 55-66 |
2007 | Ethical, religious, legal, and cultural issues in tissue banking. In: World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., ISBN: 978-981-270-590-7, pp. 55-66 |