Education

Senior Post-Doctoral Fellow, University College Cork, Ireland.

PhD in Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia

MSc in Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia

BSc in Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences, Homs University, Syria

Research Interests

My research interests lie at the intersection of clinical nutrition and functional medicine, with a focus on exploring the therapeutic potential of functional foods in the management of chronic diseases. I am particularly intrigued by the intricate interplay between nutrients and gene expression, and my work involves conducting innovative in vivo and in vitro trials to elucidate underlying mechanisms. Additionally, I am deeply committed to investigating the complex relationship between the microbiota and intestinal epithelial cells in co-culture systems. Through my research, I aim to contribute to the development of evidence-based strategies that optimize health outcomes and promote personalized approaches to nutrition therapy. 

Selected Publications

1. A  Analytical challenges and opportunities in the extraction, separation, and identification of food phospholipids.(2026) Front. Nutr. 13:1743161. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2026.1743161 
2. Assessing dietary supplement use, health status perception, and Mediterranean diet adherence among young adults: a cross-sectional study. (2025) Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 21(6). https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.v21.i6.1382
3.  Effect of different kefir dosages on inflammation status, metabolic profile, and anthropometric measurements in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. (2025) Nutrition Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, 104364. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.numecd.2025.104364
4.  Intermittent fasting and hormonal regulation: Pathways to Improved Metabolic health. (2025) Food Science & Nutrition, 13(8), e70586. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.70586 
5.  Effect of Intermittent Fasting on Anthropometric Measurements, Metabolic Profile, and Hormones in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. (2025) Nutrients, 17(15), 2436. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17152436 
6. Optimizing chlorogenic acid extraction from spent coffee grounds: A Comparative Review of Conventional and Non‐Conventional techniques. (2025) Food Science & Nutrition, 13(7), e70315. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.70315 
7. Therapeutic potential of carnitine and N-Acetyl-Cysteine supplementation on sperm parameters and pregnancy outcomes in idiopathic male infertility: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials. (2025) Reproduction and Breeding, 5(1), 74–83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.repbre.2025.02.002 
8. Nourishing the evidence: exposing bias and filling gaps in isocaloric intermittent fasting research—An opinion. (2025) Frontiers in Nutrition, 12, 1563017. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1563017 

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Teaching Courses

• Medical Nutrition Therapy I & II
• Nutritional Assessment
• Nutrition & Metabolism
• Clinical Dietetic Practice
• Fundamental in Nutrition
• Sports Nutrition and Fitness
• Health Promotion for Dietitians
• Nutrition in Inborn Error of Metabolism
• Phytochemistry
• Nutraceuticals 

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all.

This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  

 

Memberships

• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) (2018 – present). 
• Member of European Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ESPEN) (2019- present)
• Malaysian Dietetic Association (Jan 2018 – Nov 2019)