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Curriculum Vitae


MAKLUMAT ASAS

DR. ZAINOL AKBAR BIN ZAINAL

PENSYARAH FARMASI
PEJABAT DEKAN FAKULTI FARMASI
zainol@ukm.edu.my
No.rasmi UKM : 03 8921 5555
BIOGRAFI /BIOGRAPHY


Zainol obtained his Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) from Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, in 2001. He completed his Masters in Clinical Pharmacy from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in 2004 and his PhD in Clinical Pharmacy from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in 2010. Zainol was a former Assistant Professor at Kulliyah of Pharmacy, IIUM from 2002-2011 and an Associate Professor at University of Cyberjaya, Selangor from July 2011 - Dec 2023. Throughout his career as an academician, he has been invited to deliver lectures in various local universities such as Universiti Malaya (UM), Taylor’s University, International Medical University (IMU) and Lincoln University College, and in various international universities such as University of Nizwa in Oman, Sekolah Tinggi Farmasi Bandung in Indonesia and Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in Indonesia. His current research areas of interest include clinical pharmacy (geriatric care and psychiatry) and pharmacy education.

KELAYAKAN AKADEMIK / ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Bidang Pengajian),(Peringkat),(Institusi),(Tahun)
Doktor Falsafah , UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA , 2010
Sarjana , UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA , 2004
Sarjana Muda , DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY , 2001
KEPAKARAN / EXPERTISE
CLINICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES - PHARMACY (CARDIOLOGY PHARMACY, GERIATRIC PHARMACY, PSYCHIATRIC PHARMACY & PHARMACY EDUCATION)
PENERBITAN TERKINI / LATEST PUBLICATION

Penerbitan SCOPUS/ERA

Ahmed Ibrahim Abdeltawwab Hussein, Rosnani Hashim, Zainol Akbar Zainal, Shairyzah Ahmad Hisham, Syamhanin Adnan, Preethi Raghavan, Siti Azdiah Abdul Aziz, Noorlina Nordin.  (2025).  Impact Of First-line Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy On Metabolic Syndrome: Predictors And Comparative Analysis.  - Current Trends In Biotechnology And Pharmacy.  1 - 11. 
Khoo Sze Ni, Rosnani Hashim, Shazreen Shaharuddin, Nurul Asyikin Jamluddin, Zainol Akbar Zainal, Aina Yazrin Ali Nasiruddin.  (2025).  Association Between Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence And Clinical Outcomes Among Human Immunodeficiency Virus Patients At Medication Therapy Adherence Clinic.  - Current Trends In Biotechnology And Pharmacy.  141 - 149. 
Ahmed Ibrahim Abdeltawwab Hussein, Rosnani Hashim, Zainol Akbar Zainal, Shairyzah Ahmad Hisham, Syamhanin Binti Adnan, Preethi Raghavan, Siti Azdiah Binti Abdul Aziz, Noorlina Binti Nordin.  (2024).  Incidence Of Metabolic Syndrome Among Adults On First-line Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Regimens In Malaysia.  - Universal Journal Of Public Health.  332 - 340. 
Zainol Akbar Zainal, Lucas Jee Kwang Hein, Waheedah Abdul Hakeem.  (2024).  A Systematic Review On The Effectiveness Of Case-based Learning (cbl) In The Undergraduate Pharmacy Programme.  - Pharmacy Education.  478 - 489. 

Bab Dalam Buku

Zainol Akbar Zainal, Chandini Menon Premakumar, Adyani Md. Redzuan, Adliah Mhd. Ali, Siti Azdiah Abdul Aziz.  (2025).  Introduction To Academic Research.  - 1 - 17. 
Zafir Mohd Makhbul, Mohd Helmi Ali & Mazzlida Mat Deli.  (2024).  Enhancing E-health Literacy Among Older Adults In Society 5.0.  - 86 - 97. 

Penulisan Dalam Bahasa Melayu

Aisyah Nuha Mohd Sor, Sharmila Shamugam, Zainol Akbar Zainal, Adyani Md Redzuan.  (2025).  Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Kepekatan Serum Digoxin – Implikasi Untuk Pengurusan Dos Dan Pencegahan Toksisiti.  - Jurnal Sains Kesihatan Malaysia.  97 - 103. 

Penerbitan Lain-lain

Muhammad Arieff Firdaus Zainal Abidin, Zainol Akbar Zainal, Muhammad Fakri Mohamad Khalil, Lee Wei Rong.  (2025).  Knowledge On Geriatric Care And Attitude Towards Elderly Among Health Science Students In Malaysia.  - National Pharmacy Convention 2025. 
Zainol Akbar Bin Zainal.  (2025).  Framework Development To Empower The Elderly In E-health Literacy For Better Health Outcomes.  - Collaborative Pharmacy Exchange Program 2025. 
Siti Aishah Ikmal Hisham, Siti Azdiah Abdul Aziz1, Zainol Akbar Zainal, Julaida Embong, Hor Pei Zhi.  (2025).  Sarcopenia Prevalence And Its Association With Medication-related Factors Among Geriatric Outpatients At A Tertiary Hospital In Malaysia: A Cross-sectional Study.  - Hospital Kuala Lumpur Research Day. 
Lee Wei Rong, Wan Afina Balqis Wan Mohd Fawzi, Zainol Akbar Zainal, Muhammad Arieff Firdaus Zainal Abidin, Nur Izzah Farzana Mohd Rafi, Muhammad Fakri Mohamad Khalil.  (2025).  Identifying Knowledge And Awareness Level Of Public Regarding Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph) In Malaysia.  - 6th International Pharmaceutical Research Conference (iprc). 
Zainol Akbar Zainal.  (2025).  Sarcopenia In Society 5.0 - The Modern Geriatric Syndrome.  -
Muhammad Fakri Mohamad Khalil, Nur Izzah Farzana Mohd Rafi, Lee Wei Rong, Muhammad Arieff Firdaus Zainal Abidin, Wan Afina Balqis Wan Mohd Fawzi, Zainol Akbar Zainal.  (2025).  Knowledge, Attitude, And Practice Of Community Pharmacists Regarding Herbal Products Use Among Elderly.  - 6th International Pharmaceutical Research Conference (iprc). 
Nur Izzah Farzana Mohd Rafi, Wan Afina Balqis Wan Mohd Fauzi, Zainol Akbar Zainal.  (2025).  Scoping Review On Role Of Pharmacists In Promoting Healthy Ageing.  - Usim 10th National Health Seminar 2025. 
Zainol Akbar Zainal.  (2025).  Ageing And Frailty Implications For Drug Therapy.  -
Zainol Akbar Zainal.  (2024).  Design, Implementation & Assessment Of Innovative Technologies And Ngp Creation In Pharmacy Curriculum.  - 7th Asian Association Of Schools Of Pharmacy (aasp) Pharmacy Education Forum. 
Zainol Akbar Zainal.  (2024).  Balancing Act: Polypharmacy And Frailty In Elderly.  - Medication Review And Management Seminar 2.0. 
Zainol Akbar Zainal.  (2024).  Empowering Seniors: The Vital Role Of Pharmacists In Enhancing Mental Health Among Older Adults.  - Pharmacy Dynamic Fraternity (pdf) 4.0 Workshop. 
Zainol Akbar Zainal.  (2024).  How To Be A Super Preceptor & Clinical Reasoning.  - Bengkel Pemantapan Preseptor Bagi Perkhidmatan Farmasi Klinikal. 
Zainol Akbar Zainal, Nur Shazwani Kamal Hassan, Nurul Ashikin Jamludin, Lau Boon Tiang, Chong Kah Kian .  (2024).  Drug-related Problems (drps) Leading To Hospital Admission Among Geriatric Patients.  - 14th International Symposium Of Health Sciences. 
Zainol Akbar Zainal.  (2024).  Curriculum Design For Pharmacy Education.  -
Nurul Akmar Abd Malek, Zainol Akbar Zainal, Rosnani Hashim, Hadijah Mohd Taib, Adyani Md. Redzuan .  (2024).  Relationship Between Heart Failure And Dementia And The Related Clinical Outcomes Among Elderly Patients In Hospital Kuala Lumpur .  - National Conference On Ageing (nca) 2024. 
Jamia Azdina Jamal, Rosnani Hashim, Mohd Makmor Bakry, Siti Hadijah Shamsudin, Nor Amlizan Ramli, Sujatha D/o Suthandiram, Mohd Ishak Mohd Hussaini, Nurulfajar Mohd Jamid, Mohammad Hafiz Othman, Hanisah Shafie.  (2024).  Standards For Undergraduate Pharmacy Programme 2024.  -
PROJEK PENYELIDIKAN / RESEARCH PROJECT
(Tajuk),(Peranan),(Tempoh),(Tahap)

Aktif

Development of Pharmacy-Integrated Healthy Ageing Framework: Applying Andersens Behavioural Model (ABM) and Health Belief Model (HBM) of Health-Seeking Behaviour and Medication Adherence among Urban Older Adults in Malaysia , Ketua Projek , 01-12-2025 sehingga 30-11-2027 , Universiti

Tamat

Exploring the efficacy of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in assessing final year pharmacy students` ability to detect drug-related problems (DRPs): a comparative case study approach , Ketua Projek , 01-06-2024 sehingga 30-11-2025 , Universiti
ANUGERAH DAN PENGURUSAN / AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP
(Nama Anugerah/Pentadbiran),(Institusi Penganugerahan),(Tahun)

Anugerah-anugerah Lain

Anugerah Penerbitan Bab Dalam Buku , 2025
Anugerah Keterlibatan Industri , 2025
Best Oral Presentation Award , 2024
KHIDMAT SOSIAL / SOCIAL @ PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
(Sumbangan),(Tempoh),(Peringkat)

Khidmat Luar

Faculty of Pharmacy, Lincoln University , 16-12-2023 sehingga 15-12-2026 , Kebangsaan
Jawatankuasa Teknikal Kelayakan Masuk Minimum , 01-04-2022 sehingga 31-03-2025 , Kebangsaan
Jemputan syarahan , 16-01-2024 sehingga 16-01-2024 , Negeri
7th Asian Association of Schools of Pharmacy (AASP) Education Forum , 06-03-2024 sehingga 08-03-2024 , Antarabangsa
International Review of Interdisciplinary Sciences (IRIS) , 01-09-2022 sehingga 31-08-2024 , Negeri
Lincoln University College , 03-11-2022 sehingga 02-11-2025 , Kebangsaan
Penyelia bersama (co-supervisor) pelajar PhD , 14-02-2024 sehingga 13-02-2026 , Kebangsaan
Penyelia bersama (co-supervisor) pelajar PhD , 14-02-2024 sehingga 13-02-2026 , Kebangsaan
Jemputan syarahan pelajar Sarjana Farmasi Klinikal , 02-04-2024 sehingga 02-04-2024 , Negeri
Asian Association of Schools of Pharmacy (AASP) , 05-01-2024 sehingga 31-12-2024 , Antarabangsa
Lembaga Farmasi Malaysia , 01-01-2024 sehingga 31-12-2024 , Kebangsaan
Malaysian Association of Education in the Medical & Health Sciences , 23-08-2017 sehingga 02-01-5995 , Kebangsaan
Malaysian Society for Simulation in Healthcare , 02-02-2024 sehingga 02-01-5995 , Kebangsaan
Malaysian Pharmacists Society , 01-01-2024 sehingga 31-12-2024 , Kebangsaan
Pharmacy Dynamic Fraternity Workshop , 17-05-2024 sehingga 18-05-2024 , Kebangsaan
Malaysian Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences , 27-03-2024 sehingga 17-04-2024 , Antarabangsa
Penyelia bersama (co-supervisor) pelajar PhD , 09-05-2024 sehingga 08-04-2026 , Negeri
Penyelia bersama (co-supervisor) pelajar PhD , 09-05-2024 sehingga 08-04-2026 , Negeri
Bengkel Pemantapan Preseptor Bagi Perkhidmatan Farmasi Klinikal , 15-07-2024 sehingga 15-07-2024 , Negeri
Pemeriksa Kertas Tesis Sarjana Farmasi Klinikal , 14-06-2024 sehingga 14-06-2024 , Antarabangsa
Integrative Cancer Therapies , 05-06-2024 sehingga 06-06-2024 , Antarabangsa
PLOS ONE , 11-06-2024 sehingga 14-06-2024 , Antarabangsa
POLYPHARMACY AND ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE , 11-06-2024 sehingga 01-01-1970 , Antarabangsa
Penyelia bersama (co-supervisor) pelajar Sarjana Muda Farmasi , 26-06-2024 sehingga 02-05-2025 , Kebangsaan
Universiti Malaya , 11-07-2024 sehingga 23-08-2024 , Kebangsaan
Penasihat Program Siswazah (Master of Pharmacy dan PhD in Phamacy), Lincoln University College, Selangor , 02-01-2023 sehingga 02-01-2026 , Kebangsaan
Pharmacopsychiatry , 30-07-2024 sehingga 31-07-2024 , Antarabangsa
Hazeeb Ibrahim , 22-08-2024 sehingga 26-08-2024 , Antarabangsa
MEDICATION REVIEW AND MANAGEMENT SEMINAR 2.0: DECODING GERIATRIC FRAILTY , 01-10-2024 sehingga 01-10-2024 , Kebangsaan
Program Development & Delivery/Outcome-based Education (OBE) Workshop , 24-09-2024 sehingga 24-09-2024 , Negeri
Frontiers in Public Health , 14-09-2024 sehingga 17-09-2024 , Antarabangsa
Clinical outcomes of polymyxin-based therapy for bloodstream infections caused by carbapenems-resistant organisms , 27-09-2024 sehingga 01-01-1970 , Negeri
Evaluation of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteremia: clinical characteristics, and outcomes in the adult patients in Hospital Selayang Malaysia , 27-09-2024 sehingga 01-01-1970 , Negeri
Best Oral Presentation Award , 24-10-2024 sehingga 01-01-1970 , Kebangsaan
Faculty of Pharmacy Sports Carnival Basketball Male, University of Cyberjaya , 16-11-2024 sehingga 16-11-2024 , Daerah
Malaysia Advance Clinical Pharmacy Programme (MyACCP) , 19-12-2024 sehingga 16-01-2025 , Kebangsaan
Frontiers in Public Health , 19-12-2024 sehingga 23-12-2024 , Antarabangsa
Lembaga Farmasi Malaysia , 01-01-2025 sehingga 31-12-2025 , Kebangsaan
Malaysian Pharmacists Society , 01-01-2025 sehingga 31-12-2025 , Kebangsaan
Asian Association of Schools of Pharmacy (AASP) , 01-01-2025 sehingga 31-01-2025 , Antarabangsa
Penilai tesis Sarjana Muda Farmasi , 27-01-2025 sehingga 05-02-2025 , Negeri
Universiti Kolej Antarabangsa MAIWP (UCMI) , 01-01-2025 sehingga 31-12-2025 , Kebangsaan
Jawatankuasa Saintifik , 12-03-2025 sehingga 27-11-2025 , Antarabangsa
Lembaga Pengajian Program (BOS) Pascasiswazah , 19-03-2025 sehingga 31-12-2025 , Negeri
Expert panel, The core concepts of pharmacotherapy education research, Monash University Australia , 05-03-2025 sehingga 30-05-2025 , Antarabangsa
8th National Pharmacy Research Competition , 03-05-2025 sehingga 04-05-2025 , Kebangsaan
National Pharmacy Competition , 12-04-2025 sehingga 13-04-2025 , Kebangsaan
Penyelia bersama (co-supervisor) pelajar Sarjana Amalan Farmasi , 18-04-2025 sehingga 30-07-2025 , Negeri
Evaluation of empirical antibiotic prescribing patterns and associated clinical outcomes in patients with bloodstream infections caused by WHO critical priority pathogens , 20-05-2025 sehingga 27-05-2025 , Negeri
STAKEHOLDER MEETING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE REVIEW OF THE MASTERS IN CLINICAL PHARMACY & DOCTOR OF PHARMACY CURRICULUM , 05-02-2025 sehingga 07-03-2025 , Negeri
KAJIAN PENGESAHSAHIHAN KANDUNGAN MODUL PENDIDKAN PESAKIT , 06-06-2025 sehingga 31-07-2025 , Negeri
Pensyarah jemputan, Sarcopenia is Society 5.0 - The Modern Geriatric Syndrome , 11-03-2025 sehingga 11-03-2025 , Antarabangsa
Pelantikan sebagai Profesor Adjung , 19-04-2025 sehingga 31-05-2027 , Antarabangsa
Ahli lembaga pengajian program pascasiswazah , 19-03-2025 sehingga 31-12-2025 , Negeri
Penasihat Luar (Akademik) bagi Program Program Diploma Farmasi , 01-01-2025 sehingga 31-12-2025 , Negeri
Masterclass inGeriatric Pharmacy Protocol (MAGIC) 2025. Title: Ageing and Frailty-Implications For Drug Therapy , 20-09-2025 sehingga 21-09-2025 , Kebangsaan
Jawatankuasa Teknikal, Kelayakan Masuk Minimum , 01-04-2025 sehingga 31-03-2028 , Kebangsaan
24th IPSF Asia Pacific Pharmaceutical Symposium (APPS) 2025 , 07-07-2025 sehingga 07-07-2025 , Antarabangsa
AHMED IBRAHIM ABDELTAWWAB HUSSEIN , 17-07-2025 sehingga 17-07-2025 , Kebangsaan
Warfarin Treatment Booklet 2025 , 11-08-2025 sehingga 08-09-2025 , Kebangsaan
International Pharmaceutical Research Conference , 21-09-2025 sehingga 21-09-2025 , Antarabangsa
Ahli Lembaga Pengajian, Program Pascasiswazah, Fakulti Farmasi, UCMI , 19-03-2025 sehingga 31-12-2025 , Negeri
Kolaborasi Penyelidikan antara Fakulti Farmasi UKM dengan Program Perkhidmatan Farmasi, Malaysia , 26-02-2025 sehingga 25-11-2025 , Kebangsaan
Frontiers in Public Health , 02-05-2025 sehingga 08-05-2025 , Antarabangsa
Frontiers in Public Health (ID 1654477) , 17-09-2025 sehingga 25-09-2025 , Antarabangsa
Frontiers in Public Health (ID 1612741) , 02-05-2025 sehingga 09-05-2025 , Antarabangsa
Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice , 22-06-2025 sehingga 25-06-2025 , Antarabangsa
PLOS ONE (PONE-D-25-24968) , 23-06-2025 sehingga 25-06-2025 , Antarabangsa
Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare (ID PSH-25-0139) , 04-11-2025 sehingga 17-11-2025 , Antarabangsa
Zainol Akbar Zainal , 15-11-2025 sehingga 15-11-2025 , Daerah
International Conference on Drug Discovery & Translational Medicine (ICDDTM) , 26-11-2025 sehingga 27-11-2025 , Antarabangsa
Scientific Committee , 12-03-2025 sehingga 27-11-2025 , Antarabangsa
Muhammad Ali Hazizi bin Jamal Harizan , 29-12-2025 sehingga 29-12-2025 , Antarabangsa

Khidmat Dalam

COLLABORATIVE PHARMACY EXCHANGE PROGRAM 2025 (CPEP 2025) , 03-08-2025 sehingga 09-08-2025 , Fakulti / Institut / Pusat Perkhidmatan
HALAL PHARMACEUTICAL SYMPOSIUM 2024 , 16-07-2024 sehingga 03-10-2024 , Universiti
National Pharmacy Sports Carnival (NPSC) Fakulti Farmasi Sesi Akademik 2024/2025 , 11-10-2024 sehingga 31-12-2025 , Fakulti / Institut / Pusat Perkhidmatan
PEMBENTANGAN CADANGAN PENYELIDIKAN BAGI PROGRAM SARJANA SAINS GUNAAN PERGIGIAN SESI 2023/2024 , 23-02-2024 sehingga 20-03-2024 , Fakulti / Institut / Pusat Perkhidmatan
PENYEDIAAN DOKUMEN PENILAIAN PENGIKTIRAFAN SEMULA PROGRAM SARJANA MUDA FARMASI DENGAN KEPUJIAN, FAKULTI FARMASI, UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA , 07-11-2024 sehingga 31-12-2026 , Fakulti / Institut / Pusat Perkhidmatan
Piala Dekan & Hari Interaksi bagi Sesi Akademik 2025/2026 , 05-11-2025 sehingga 31-12-2026 , Fakulti / Institut / Pusat Perkhidmatan
Program Lawatan Pelajar Fakulti Farmasi ke Unit Steril Farmasi HPKK UKM , 28-05-2024 sehingga 28-05-2024 , Fakulti / Institut / Pusat Perkhidmatan