CURRICULUM VITAE February , 2018 1. PERSONAL PARTICULARS Name: Associate Professor Dr Raja Azman Raja Awang Date of birth: 9th March 1972 Place of birth: Kelantan, Malaysia Nationality: Malaysian Marital status: Married with three children Current position: Associate Professor Workplace: Periodontics Unit,

School of Dental Sciences, Heath Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.

Phone: +6 017-9700316 E-mail address: rjazman@usm.my Website : http://www.dental.usm.my/ 2. ACADEMIC / PROFESIONAL QUALIFICATION

a B.D.S. (Malaya) University of Malaya, Malaysia 1997 b M.Clin.Dent (Periodontology) University of Malaya, Malaysia 2004 c PhD (Periodontology) University of Glasgow, UK 2014

3. ACADEMIC POSITIONS / APPOINTMENTS

i. Associate Professor in Periodontics School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Sep 2017 – Present

ii. Senior Lecturer in Periodontics School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia May 2008 – Sep 2017

iii. Lecturer in Periodontics

School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia June 2004 – May 2008

iv. Trainee Lecturer

School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia August 1999 – June 2004

SCHOOL OF DENTAL SCIENCES Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia www.dental.usm.my

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4. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

a President of International Association of Dental Research (IADR) Malaysian Section for 2016 – 2018 (A member since 2004)

b Vice President of Malaysian Society of Oral Microbiologist & Oral Pathology (MySOMOI), for 2018 – 2020

c Vice president for Pro Tem Committee of Malaysian Society of Oral Microbiologist & Oral Pathology (MySOMOI) in 2018

d Member of International Association of Dental Research (IADR) Malaysian Section since 2004.

e Life Member of Malaysian Society of Oral Microbiologist & Oral Pathology (MySOMOI), Since 2018

f Life Member of Malaysian Society of Periodontology since 2004 g Member of International Association for Dental Research (British Division), 2010 -

2014 (Membership Number: 756829) h Member of British Society for Immunology (The BSI), 2010 – 2014 (Membership

number: 22965) i Member of Malaysia Dental Association since 2007 j Registered Malaysian Dental Practitioners, Malaysian Dental Council (Registration

number: 2703), since 1996 5. RESEARCH

a Research interest

i. Immunology of periodontal diseases ii. Clinical research in periodontal diseases iii. Dental biomaterials

b Current research grants

i. Intra-subject investigation into the role of dental plaque induced IL-17 family cytokine expression in the pathogenesis of periodontal disease. Research University Grants (RUI). January 2016 – January 2018, RM100, 000.00. Authored by Dr Raja Azman Raja Awang

ii. Influence of Zirconia Reinforcement on Rice Husk Nanohybrid Composite Physical, Mechanical and Cytotoxicity Properties. Research Grant University (RUI). January 2016 – January 2019, RM99,770.00. Co-authored by Dr Raja Azman Raja Awang

iii. MicroRNA of exosome-derived saliva as biomarker in chronic periodontitis. Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS). August 2016 – August 2019, RM89,000.00. Co-authored by Dr Raja Azman Raja Awang

iv. Influence of different adhesive cements and surface treatments on colour stability

and bond strength of porcelain laminate veneers. USM Short Term Grant. September 2015 – September 2017, RM43, 000.00. Co-authored by Dr Raja Azman Raja Awang

v. In vitro investigation for the role of IL-17C in periodontal disease. USM Short

Term Grant. June 2015 – May 2017, RM40, 000.00. Authored by Dr Raja Azman Raja Awang

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c Completed research grants

i. What is the role of Interleukin 33 in periodontal disease? The grant sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Oral and Dental Research Trust Prizes, United Kingdom., Dental Hospital and School, University of Glasgow, September 2011 – September 2012, £6500.00. Authored by Dr Raja Azman Raja Awang

ii. Investigating the effect of several clinical factors on the smear layer and tubular plugs of the root dentin. USM Incentive Grant, RM5000.00, , School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Duration of one year from August 2009 to August 2010. Co-authored by Dr Raja Azman Raja Awang

iii. The effect of periodontal therapy on the arterial stiffness, serum C-Reactive

Protein (C-RP) levels and White Blood Cell (WBC) count: A randomized controlled clinical trial. USM Short Term Grant, RM13,840.00, 15 March 2007 – 14 March 2009. Authored by Dr Erry Mochamad, Dr Asia Rehman, Dr Akram Hassan, Dr Haslina, Dr Widowati, Dr Raja Azman Raja Awang, Dr Norhani Ab Rani, Dr Mohd Ayub Sadiq

iv. In vitro study on mechanical and physical properties of experimental and

commercial dental composite. USM Short Term Grant, RM18,609.00, 20 April 2007 – 19 April 2009. Authored by Dr Dasmawati Mohamad, Dr Zuryati Abd Ghani and Dr Raja Azman Raja Awang

v. In vivo evaluation of locally produced dental porcelain. USM Short Term,

RM6,301.00, 21 Jun 2007 – 19 Jun 2009. Authored by Dr Adam Husein, Dr TP Kannan, Dr Raja Azman Raja Awang, Prof Zainal Arifin Ahmad, Dr Hazem Yousef Ali Abu Sharbeh

vi. In vitro cytotoxicity evaluation of locally produced dental porcelain. USM Short

Term, RM18,803.00, 1 Mac 2007 – 1 Mac 2009. Authored by Dr Adam Husein, Dr Raja Azman Raja Awang, Prof Zainal Arifin Ahmad, Dr Hazem Yousef Ali Abu Sharbeh

vii. Effectiveness of conventional periodontal maintenance with tetracycline irrigation

comparing to scaling and root planing with subgingival minocycline. USM Short Term, RM 28,541.00, 15th March 2008 – 14th March 2010. Authored by Dr Widowati Wijaksono, Prof Madya Abdul Rashid Ismail, Dr Mohd Fadli Khamis and Dr Raja Azman Raja Awang

d Postgraduate supervisions (Research)

i. Current students

(a) Dr Abdul Rahim Bin Rosli (2015 – present). Immunohistochemistry investigation of the role of IL-17C in periodontal disease (Master of Restorative Dentistry 2014/2018)

(b) Dr Normah Yaacob (2015 – present). Measuring tooth position discrepancy in relation to periodontitis using 3D digital models (Master of Restorative Dentistry 2015/2019)

(c) Dr. M.Shairaz Sadiq (2017 – present). Vibrational spectroscopic analysis to

identify proteins (amino acids) biomarkers for detection of pre-cancerous and cancerous head and neck lesions using Raman spectroscopy (Proposed title). PhD.

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(d) Dr Mohammad Sayedur Rahman Khan (2017- present). The effect of different adhesive cements and surface treatments on colour stability and bond strength of porcelain laminate veneers. Master in Science (MSc).

(e) Dr Hussam (2017 – present). In vitro investigation for the role of IL-17C in

periodontal disease, Main Supervisor Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

(f) Nik Nur Syazana Binti Nik Mohamed Kamal (2017 – Present). MicroRNA of Exosome- Derived Saliva as Biomarker in Chronic Periodontitis, Cosupervisor Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

(g) Nadia Munir (2017 – Present). Evaluation of the integrity of Amalgam-

Composite Interface with two resin based intermediate materials. Main Supervisor, PhD

ii. Previous students

(a) Dr Sh Maznah Wan Muhammeed, An in vitro study of genotoxicity on locally

produced nanocomposite restoration material (Master of Restorative Dentistry 2013)

(b) Dr Hazem Yousef Ali Abu Sharbeh (2008), In vitro and In vivo Evaluation of

Locally Produced Dental Porcelain (MSc). (c) Fathie A.M. Kundie (2007), Physical and Mechanical Properties of Opaque

Dental Porcelain (MSc). 6. PUBLICATION

a Thesis

i. Master thesis: Salivary levels of calcium, phosphate, chloride and thiocyanate in

relation to plaque accumulation, gingival inflammation and caries experience.

ii. PhD thesis: The role of IL-33 and IL-17 family cytokines in periodontal disease. http://theses.gla.ac.uk/5515/

b Academic Journal (Full manuscripts) Indexed Publication (ISI and SCOPUS)

i. Nile CJ, Apatzidou DA, Awang RA, Riggio MP, Kinane DF, Lappin DF (2016).

The effect of periodontal scaling and root polishing on serum IL-17E concentrations and the IL-17A:IL-17E ratio. Clin Oral Investig, Feb 1 [Epub ahead of print]. (Impact factor: 2.25)

ii. Malcolm J, Awang RA, Oliver-Bell J, Butcher JP, Campbell L, Adrados Planell A, Lappin DF, Fukada SY, Nile CJ, Liew FY and Culshaw S (2015). IL-33 exacerbates periodontal disease through induction of RANKL. J Dent Res 94(7): 968-975. (Impact factor: 4.14)

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iii. Lappin DF, Robertson D, Hodge P, Treagus D, Awang RA, Ramage G and Nile CJ (2015). Evaluation of serum glycated haemoglobin, IL-6, IL-8 and CXCL5 in TIDM with and without periodontitis and effects of advanced glycation end products and Porphyromonas gingivalis lipopolysaccharide on IL-6, IL-8 and CXCL5 expression by oral epithelial cells and monocytes. J Periodontol: 1-20. (Impact factor: 2.71)

iv. Awang RA, Lappin DF, MacPherson A, Riggio M, Robertson D, Hodge P, Ramage G, Culshaw S, Preshaw PM, Taylor J, Nile C. (2014). Clinical associations between IL-17 family cytokines and periodontitis and potential differential roles for IL-17A and IL-17E in periodontal immunity. Inflamm Res, 63(12):1001-12. (Impact factor: 2.14)

v. Macpherson A, Zoheir N, Awang RA, Culshaw S, Ramage G, Lappin DF, Nile CJ (2014). The alpha 7 nicotinic receptor agonist PHA-543613 hydrochloride inhibits Porphyromonas gingivalis-induced expression of interleukin-8 by oral keratinocytes. Inflamm Res, 63(7): 557-68. (Impact factor: 2.14)

vi. Noruzaini MMZ, Haslina Taib, Raja Azman Raja Awang, Akram Hassan and Mohammad Khursheed Alam (2013). Systemic conditions in patients with periodontal disease. International Medical Journal, Vol. 20, No. 3, pp. 363 – 366. (Impact factor: 0.09)

vii. Masudi SM, Azhar L, Awang RAR and Alam MK (2014). Removal efficiency of calcium hydroxide intracanal medicament using two irrigation solutions. International Medical Journal, Vol. 21, No. 1, pp. 106 – 109. (Impact factor: 0.09)

viii. Raja Azman Raja Awang and Noor Huda Ismail (2010). Further migration of

tooth in patient with reduced periodontium: a case report. Archives of Orofacial Sciences, 5(2): 65 - 68.

ix. Awang RAR, S.M. Masudi SM and Mohd Nor WZW (2007). Effect of

Desensitizing Agent on Shear Bond Strength of an Adhesive System. Archives of Orofacial Sciences, 2: 32 - 35.

x. Awang RAR, Arief EM and Hassan A (2008). Spring Loaded Plunger Attachment

for Retention of Removable Partial Denture: A Case Report. Archives of Orofacial Sciences, 3(1): 32-35.

Non-Citation Indexed Publications

i. NH Ismail, RAR Awang, ZA Rajion (2012). Shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets bonded on tooth surfaces. IJRID, 2(6): 24-32.

ii. Noor Huda I and Awang RAR (2010). A review on psychological impact of orthodontics treatment. Published as full paper in the Proceeding of 2nd National Conference on Environment and Health 2010, pg 498-502 [ISBN 978-983-44173-0-7]

iii. Erry Mochamad Arief, Noor Dina Adnan, Raja Azman Raja Awang (2010). The

effect of chlorhexidine and triclosan on undisturbed plaque formation for 72 hours duration. Dentofasial Journal Kedoktoran Gigi, 9(1): 1-6.

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iv. Abu Sharbeh Hazem Yousef, Thirumulu Ponnuraj Kannan, Raja Awang Raja Azman and Husein Adam (2009). Evaluation of cellular responses associated with subcutaneous implantation of dental porcelain in a rat model. Journal of Life Sciences 3(9): 27 – 33.

v. Widowati W, RAR Awang, NH Ismail and SH Othman (2009). The effect of

toothpaste containing Kayu Sugi extract on plaque formation. Dental Journal, 42(1): 21-24.

b Creative writing

i. Penulisan kreatif: “Teater dan pembangunan kemahiran insaniah pelajar”. Buletin

Dewan Budaya Pusat Pengajian Seni, USM. 2010, Jilid 1 Bil 1 (Jan – April). Muka surat 12-13. Penulis, Dr Raja Azman Raja Awang. (ISSN: 2180-3072)

ii. Penulisan kreatif (puisi): “Pesan ayah”. Jendela Timur, Terbitan Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Wilayah Timur, Bil. 40, Disember 2013 (ISSN: 1511-8185). Penulis, Dr Raja Azman Raja Awang.

iii. Penulisan kreatif (puisi): “Salji di Glasgow Banjir di Kota Bharu”. Jendela Timur, Terbitan Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Wilayah Timur, Bil. 31, Disember 2010 (ISSN: 1511-8185). Penulis, Dr Raja Azman Raja Awang.

c Abstracts / Proceedings

i. Noor Huda Ismail, Noor Baizura Ab Ghani, Ismail Ab Rahman, Raja Azman Awang (2016). Nanohybride of Dental Composite Reinforced by Zirconia: a pilot study on hardness. 21st National Conference on medical and health sciences proceeding. Abstracts book, pg. 62.

ii. Malcolm J, Azman R, Nile C, et al (2013). IL33 exacerbates periodontal disease. Conference: Annual Congress of the BritishSocietyforImmunology. Location: Liverpool, ENGLAND Date: DEC 02-05, 2013. Sponsor(s): British Soc Immunol. IMMUNOLOGY, Volume: 140 Special Issue: SI Supplement: 1. Pages: 116-116. Published: DEC 2013 (Impact factor: 3.73).

iii. Nile C, Awang R, Lappin D, et al (2012). IL17E: a negative regulator of periodontal inflammation? Conference: European Congress of Immunology Location: Glasgow, SCOTLAND Date: SEP 05-08, 2012. IMMUNOLOGY Volume: 137, Special Issue: SI Supplement: 1. Pages: 214-215. Published: SEP 2012 (Impact factor: 3.73

iv. C Nile, D Lappin, R Awang A MacPherson, J Taylor, P Preshaw, S Culshaw (2012). The Opposing role of IL-17A and IL-17E in periodontitis. CONFERENCE paper proceeding. PER/IADR Congress, Helsinki, Findland 2012.

v. Noor Huda Ismail, Raja Azman Raja Awang, Zainul Ahmad Rajion (2010).

Comparing bond strength of orthodontic brackets bonded on human premolars and bovine teeth. 15th National Conference on medical and health sciences proceeding. Abstracts, pg. 77. ISBN: 978-967-5651-04-5.

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vi. Othman SF, Awang RAR and Yusoff HM (2009). The evaluation of the effect of smoking in oral clinical variables. Archive of Orofacial Sciences, 4(2): Abstracts, pg 62.

vii. Azhar LM, Awang RAR and Masudi SM (2009). Scanning electron microscopic evaluation of root canal wall cleaning efficiency after calcium hydroxide removal using two irrigation solutions. Archives of Orofacial Sciences, 4(2): Abstract, pg 52.

viii. Shalani S, Awang RAR and Yusoff HM (2009). The evaluation of the effect of smoking on the salivary variables. Archives of Orofacial Sciences, 4(2): Abstracts, pg 63.

ix. Ismail NH and Awang RAR (2009). Achieving Retentive and Aesthetic Crown Reattachment: a case report . Compendium of Abstracts: 14th National Conference on Medical and Health Sciences, Held on May 21 – 22, 2009 at School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Abstract, pg 82. (ISBN 978-983-44364-1-4).

x. Zainoddin NMM, Taib H, Hassan A and Awang RAR (2008). The prevalence of systemic condition in patients with periodontal diseases attending HUSM dental clinic. Archives of Orofacial Sciences, 3(2): Abstracts, pg 78.

xi. SH Othman, W Witjaksono, RAR Awang (2008). The effect of toothpaste containing the extract of kayu sugi upon plaque growth. Archives of Orofacial Sciences, 3(2): Abstracts, pg 75

xii. Ann Mani S, Hui HT, Masudi SM and Awang RAR (2008). The effect of salivary contamination on bond strength of self-etch adhesive on primary teeth. Archives of Orofacial Sciences, 3(2): Abstracts, pg 59.

xiii. Ismail NH and Awang RAR (2008). Restorative dentistry and simple orthodontic combined in treating pathologic tooth migration: a case report. The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 15(Supplement 1): Abstract PS-10, pg199.

xiv. Awang RAR and Jalil RA (2003) “Salivary Levels of Calcium and Phosphate in Ralation to Plaque Accumulation, Gingival Inflammation and Caries Experience”. The 2nd Regional Dental Meeting and Exhibition, Medan, Indonesia. Abstract, pg.55

xv. Erry Mochamad Arief, Noor Dina Adnan, Raja Azman Raja Awang (2010). The

effect of chlorhexidine and triclosan on undisturbed plaque formation for 72 hours duration. Abstract. 7th Faculty of Dentistry Scientific Meeting, Makassar Indonesia on March 5-6, 2010

d Paper presented at Conference / Symposium / Meeting International

i. R. Awang, G. Ramage, S. Culshaw, D. Lappin, C. Nile (2013). IL-17 family

cytokines in periodontitis. Presented as oral presentation at University of Glasgow Postgraduate Meeting in University of Glasgow Dental School, Scotland on 27 Januari 2013.

ii. Malcolm J, Awang R, Nile C, Liew E and Culshaw S (2013). IL33 exacerbates P. gingivalis mediated periodontal disease. Presented as poster presentation at British Society for Immunology (BSI) meeting in Liverpool, UK on 2 – 5 December 2013.

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iii. C.J. Nile, R. Awang, D. Lappin and S. Culshaw (2012). IL-17E: A negative

regulator of periodontal inflammation? Presented as Poster Presentation at Europen Congress of Immunology (3rd) in Glasgow, Scotland on 5th – 8th September 2012.

iv. R. Awang, G. Ramage, S. Culshaw, D. Lappin, C. Nile (2012). Role of IL-33 and mast cells in periodontal disease. Presented as oral presentation at Scottish and Northern Periodontal Research meeting. The meeting was in Edinburgh, Scotland on 26 April 2012.

v. R. Awang, G. Ramage, S. Culshaw, D. Lappin, C. Nile (2013). Role of IL-33 in periodontal disease. Presented as oral presentation at Oral Mircobiology and Immunology Group (OMIG) meeting, a research group of British Society for Oral and Dental Research (BSODR). The meeting was in University of Newcastle, Scotland on 23 March 2012.

vi. R. Awang, G. Ramage, S. Culshaw, D. Lappin, C. Nile (2011). Role of IL-33 in periodontal disease. Presented as Poster Presentation at British Society for Oral and Dental Research (BSODR) meeting in Sheffield, UK on 12th – 15th September 2011.

vii. M. Barbour, R. Awang, D. Lappin, and C. Nile (2011). IL-17E inhibits P. gingivalis induced chemokine expression by oral keratinocytes. Presented as poster presentation at British Society for Oral and Dental Research (BSODR) meeting in Sheffield, UK on 12 – 15 September 2011.

viii. Erry Mochamad Arief, Noor Dina Adnan, Raja Azman Raja Awang (2010). The effect of chlorhexidine and triclosan on undisturbed plaque formation for 72 hours duration. Presented as Oral Presentation at 7th Faculty of Dentistry Scientific Meeting, Makassar Indonesia on March 5-6, 2010.

ix. Awang RAR and Jalil RA (2003) “Salivary Levels of Calcium and Phosphate in

Ralation to Plaque Accumulation, Gingival Inflammation and Caries Experience”. Presented at The 2nd Regional Dental Meeting and Exhibition, in Medan, Indonesia (Poster presentation).

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i. R. Awang, D. Lappin, C. Nile (2016). Role of IL-17E in periodontal disease.

Presented as oral presentation at IADR Malaysian Section Annual Scientific Meeting in Faculty of Dentistry UKM, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia on 5th February 2016.

ii. Noor Huda Ismail, Noor Baizura Ab Ghani, Ismail Ab Rahman, Raja Azman Awang (2016). Nanohybrid of Dental Composite Reinforced by Zirconia: a pilot study on hardness. Presented as Poster presentation at 21st National Conference on Medical and Health Sciences, School of Dental Sciences, USM, organised by School of Dental Sciences, USM on October 17th – 18th, 2016.

iii. NH Ismail, NN Hanafi, RA Awang (2015). Replacement of a premolar tooth with resin-bonded bridge: a case report. Presented as Poster Presentation at National Conference on Medical and Health Sciences in Kota Bharu, Kelantan on 1st September 2015

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iv. Noor Huda I, Nik Rozainah NAG, Raja Azman RA, Azma Hayati MA (2014). Fractured post drill prior to crown preparation of premolar tooth. Presented as Poster Presentation at Kelantan Research Day at Rural Trade Centre, Kelantan. Organised by Clinical Research Centre, Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II on 9th September 2014.

v. Noor Huda I and Awang RAR (2010). A review on psychological impact of orthodontics treatment. Presented as Oral Presentation at 2nd National Conference on Environment and Health 2010. Organised by School of Health Sciences, USM and PERSALA at Renaissance Hotel, Kelantan on March 17-18, 2010

vi. Ismail NH and Awang RAR (2009) Achieving retentive and aesthetic crown

reattachment: A case report. Presented at the 14th National Conference on Medical Sciences 2009 at School of Dental Sciences on May 22, 2009 (Oral presentation)

vii. Ismail NH and Awang RAR (2008). Restorative dentistry and simple orthodontic

combined in treating pathologic tooth migration: a case report. Presented at 13th National Conference on Medical Sciences 2008, School of Medical Sciences, USM on May 22 – 23, 2008 (Poster Presentation).

viii. Awang RAR and Jalil RA (2005). Salivary inorganic components in relation to

some clinical variables. Presented at the International Association for Dental Research (South-East Asian Division): 20th Annual Scientific Meeting, in Melaka, Malaysia (Poster presentation).

ix. Awang RAR, Shamsuria O and Marzuki Y (2005). “Servohydraulic Testing System (Insrtron 8874) and Application in Biomaterials Testing”. Seminar Kebangsaan Teknologi Makmal Ke 7: Memperkasa Sains dan Teknologi Melalui Makmal Berkualiti (Poster presentation).

b Paper Presented at Student Scientific Conference

i. Othman SH, Witjaksono W and Awang RAR (2009). The Effect of toothpaste containing the extract of Kayu Sugi upon plaque growth. Presented at 1st National Student Scientific Conference at School of Dental Sciences, USM on 5th March 2009 (Poster presentation).

ii. Othman SF, Awang RAR and Yusoff HM (2009). The evaluation of the effect of smoking in oral clinical variables. Presented at 7th Student Scientific Conference at School of Dental Sciences, University Sains Malaysia, Kelantan Malaysia on October 22, 2009 (Oral presentation).

iii. Azhar LM, Awang RAR and Masudi SM (2009). Scanning electron microscopic

evaluation of root canal wall cleaning efficiency after calcium hydroxide removal using two irrigation solutions. Presented at 7th Student Scientific Conference at School of Dental Sciences, University Sains Malaysia, Kelantan Malaysia on October 22, 2009 (Oral presentation).

iv. Shalani S, Awang RAR and Yusoff HM (2009). The evaluation of the effect of

smoking on the salivary variables. Presented at 7th Student Scientific Conference at School of Dental Sciences, University Sains Malaysia, Kelantan Malaysia on October 22, 2009 (Oral presentation).

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v. Zainoddin NMM, Taib H, Hassan A and Awang RAR (2008). The prevalence of systemic condition in patients with periodontal diseases attending HUSM dental clinic. Presented at 6th Student Scientific Conference, School of Dental Sciences, USM on October 23, 2008 (Poster presentation).

vi. Ann Mani S, Hui HT, Masudi SM and Awang RAR (2008). The effect of salivary

contamination on bond strength of self-etch adhesive on primary teeth. Presented at 6th Student Scientific Conference, School of Dental Sciences, USM on October 23, 2008 (Poster presentation).

vii. Salleh NIM, Masudi SM and Awang RAR (2007).Confocal Laser Scanning

Microscopy Study of Human Fissure Carries Stained with Alizarin Red. Presented at 5th Student Scientific Conference, School of Dental Sciences, USM on October 25, 2007 (Poster presentation).

viii. Mahdi ND, Arief EM and Awang RAR (2007). Study on Crevicular

Polymorphonuclear Neutrophil Numbers and Viability in Smokers and Non-Smokers with Chronic Periodontitis Patients. Presented at 5th Student Scientific Conference, School of Dental Sciences, USM on October 25, 2007 (Oral presentation).

ix. Rosli AR and Awang RAR (2007). Effect of Toothbrushing on Resting Salivary

Flow Rate and PH in Humans. Presented at 5th Student Scientific Conference, School of Dental Sciences, USM on October 25, 2007 (Oral presentation).

x. Rebuan HMA, Awang RAR and Arief EM (2006). Evaluation of compressive

stress of silverfil argentum as compared to other commercially dental amalgam (Dispersalloy and Nualloy). Presented at 4th Student Scientific Conference, School of Dental Sciences, USM on September 21, 2006 (Poster presentation).

xi. Hussin, NM and Awang, RAR (2005) “Effect of Various Storage Temperature on Compressive Strength of Composite Resin Material”. Presented at 3rd Student Scientific Conference, School of Dental Sciences, USM on September 29, 2005 (Poster presentation).

xii. Mohd Nor, WZW and Awang, RAR (2005) “The Effect of Dentin Densitizing

Solutions on Dentin Bond Strength”. Presented at 3rd Student Scientific Conference, School of Dental Sciences, USM on September 29, 2005 (Poster presentation).

7. ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS

a Academic awards and recognitions

International

i. Invited speaker: Understanding chronic periodontitis: an update. Presented at 13th Internasional & 33rd National Dental Congress, organised by PakistanDental Association at Expo Centre, Lahore, Pakistan on November 11th – 13th, 2016

ii. Won research grant award for a work entitled “What is the role of Interleukin 33 in periodontal disease?” Sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Oral and Dental Research Trust Prizes, UK. September 2011 – September 2012, £6500.00. Authored by Raja Azman Raja Awang.

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iii. Won 1st Prize for oral presentation research competition entitled “Role of IL-33 in periodontal disease”. The research competition was organized by British Society for oral and dental research (BSODR) in Newcastle University on April 2012.

iv. Won 1st Prize for oral presentation research competition entitled “Role of IL-17 family in periodontal disease”. The research competition was organized by University of Glasgow Dental School, Glasgow on January 2013.

v. Continued Collaboration with The Infection and Immunity Research Group, Glasgow University Dental Hospital and School for the research work in the field of periodontal immunology. The collaboration is very important in ensuring the quality of my future reseach activity.

National

i. Visiting Speakers / Lecturer (Periodontology) at Faculty of Dentistry, Islamic

Science University of Malaysia, Malaysia for the Academic Session of 2009-2011.

ii. Third place winner for oral presentation at 7th Student Scientific Conference, School of Dental Sciences, University Sains Malaysia, Kelantan Malaysia on October 22, 2009. The paper entitled “Scanning electron microscopic evaluation of root canal wall cleaning efficiency after calcium hydroxide removal using two irrigation solutions”. The authors are Azhar LM, Awang RAR (Supervisor) and Masudi SM

iii. Second place winner for oral presentation at 7th Student Scientific Conference, School of Dental Sciences, University Sains Malaysia, Kelantan Malaysia on October 22, 2009. The paper entitled “The evaluation of the effect of smoking on the salivary variables”. The authors are Shalani S, Awang RAR (Supervisor) and Yusoff HM.

iv. Second Place Winner for Poster Presentation at Student Scientific Conference, School of Dental Sciences, USM on October 23, 2008. The paper entitled “The Effect of Tooth Paste Containing the Extract of Kayu Sugi upon Plaque Growth”. The authors are Othman SH, Witjaksono W and Awang RAR (Supervisor).

v. Anugerah perhidmatan cemerlang 2009. Anugerah sebagai staf USM cemerlang ini dianugerahkan oleh Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2009.

vi. Invited speaker: Penyakit Gusi: anda pengidapnya. Presented LIVE at Kelantan

FM Radio Station, Jabatan Penyiaran Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan in a weekly program called “Doktor di Radio”, organised by Pengarah Penyiaran Kelantan, Jabatan Penyiaran Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan on September 22nd, 2016.

vii. Invited speaker: Nucleic Acid Quantification. Presented at School of Dental

Sciences, USM, organised by Craniofacial Science Laboratory, School of Dental Sciences, USM on May 18th – 19th, 2016

viii. Invited speaker: Penyakit Gusi: Kaitan dengan penyakit-penyakit lain. Presented

at Program of CFCS Patient and Family Day 2016 at School of Dental Sciences, USM, organised by School of Dental Sciences, USM on May 28th, 2016

ix. Invited speaker: Dentistry: Future challenges. Presented at the White Coat

Ceremony Program, at School of Dental Sciences, USM, organised by School of Dental Sciences, USM on Januari 16, 2016.

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x. Invited speaker: The role of IL-33 in periodontal disease: a PhD experience.

Presented at School of Dental Sciences CPD Talk, organised by School of Dental Sciences, USM on March 31st, 2015.

xi. Invited speaker: Persediaan dalam menyediakan kertas kerja bagi projek

pelajar. Presented at Putera Valley Resort, Tanah Merah, Kelantan, organised by Majlis Penghuni Desasiswa Murni dan Nurani on November 20 – November 2, 2015

xii. Invited speaker/Facilitator: Bengkel Mini Basic Periodontal Examination (BPE).

Presented at School of Dental Sciences, USM, Organised by Periodontics Unit on April 2nd, 2015.

xiii. Invited speaker: Awang RAR (2015). Understanding periodontal disease: role of

inflammation. Presented at PerioTalk 2015, organised by School of Dental Sciences, USM on May 21, 2015.

xiv. Invited Speaker: Awang RAR (2010). Smoking and periodontal disease.

Presented at the Perio Talk 2010, organised by School of Dental Sciences, USM on January 29, 2010.

xv. Invited Speaker: Awang RAR (2009). Dentine hypersensitivity: a brief review.

Presented at Dental CPC, organised by School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, on July 21, 2009.

xvi. Invited Speaker: Awang RAR (2009). Multidicilplinary approach in treating

pathologic tooth migration: a case report. Presented at the 36th Asia Pacific Dental Students Association (APDSA) Congress 2009, which were jointly organised by three Malaysian Dental School (UKM, USM, UM and UITM). The congress was held at Bayview Beach Resort, Penang Malaysia on August 18-19, 2009.

b Examiner (Thesis)

i. Internal examiner: Examiner for thesis entitled “Assessment of oral health status among the elderly in Pasir Puteh Kelantan” by Dr Azlan Jaafar for the DrDPH Program, School of Dental Sciences, USM on June 23, 2015

ii. Internal examiner: Examiner for thesis entitled “Determination of DUSP6 Polymorphism in Class III Malocclussion attending at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia” by Dr Shifat A Nowrin for Master in Science (MSc) program, School of Dental Sciences, USM on December 1st, 2015.

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c Reviewer / assessor

For article in academic journals

i. Academic journal article assessor (2017). The manuscript entitled “Dribbling through the host defense: Targeting the TLRs by pathogens” for the Critical Reviews in Microbiology

ii. Academic journal article assessor (2017). The manuscript entitled "Student's

perception on periodontology in undergraduate teaching” for the Annals of Dentistry University of Malaya (ADUM).

iii. Academic journal article assessor (2017). The manuscript entitled “Bacterial

pathogenesis and Interleukin 17: interconnecting mechanisms of immune regulation, host genetics, and microbial virulence that influence severity of infection” for the Critical Reviews in Microbiology

iv. Academic journal article assessor (2017). The manuscript entitled “Investigation

of factors associated with dental calculus deposition in children with chronic kidney disease” for The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences.

v. Academic journal article assessor (2016). The manuscript entitled “Knowledge,

attitude and practices of individual aids among dental and medical Malaysian students in davangere district, India” for Annals of DentistryUniversity of Malaya (ADUM)

vi. Academic journal article assessor (2016). The manuscript entitled “The Effect of Subgingival Minocycline as Adjunct to Periodontal Therapy in Patients with Poorly Controlled Type 2 Diabetes: A Pilot Clinical Trial” for The Archive of Orofacial Sciences (AOS), School of Dental Sciences, USM.

vii. Academic journal article assessor (2010). The manuscript entitled “Fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth: an invitro study” for The Archive of Orofacial Sciences (AOS), School of Dental Sciences, USM.

viii. Academic journal article assessor (2009). The manuscript entitled “The

prevalence of tongue lesion in association with age and sex in dental clinic, HUSM” for The Archive of Orofacial Sciences (AOS), School of Dental Sciences, USM.

ix. Academic journal / article assessor (2008). The manuscript’s entitled “Tobacco-

use cessation as the Initial Treatment of Periodontal Disease”. For The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences (MJMS), School of Medical Sciences, USM

x. Academic journal / article assessor (2007). The manuscript’s entitled “ The study

on antibacterial effect of locally produced hydroxyapatite”. For the Archive of Orofacial Sciences (AOS), School of Dental Sciences, USM.

xi. Academic journal / article assessor (2007). The manuscript’s entitled “Post-

polymerization of dental resins composite evaluated with nanoindentation and Micro-Raman Spectroscopy” For the Archive of Orofacial Sciences (AOS), School of Dental Sciences, USM.

xii. Academic journal / article assessor (2005). The manuscript’s entitled “In vitro

study on bond strengths between composites and single step adhesive system: Effect of delayed light-cured activation”. For the Archive of Orofacial Sciences (AOS), School of Dental Sciences, USM.

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xiii. Academic journal / article assessor (2005). The manuscript’s entitled The

difference in effectiveness of using unwaxed dental floss and regular sewing thread in dental plaque control on interproximal region”. For the Archive of Orofacial Sciences (AOS) School of Dental Sciences, USM.

For others works such as proposal for research grant/MSc/PhD

i. Reviewer for MSc Proposal: Molecular mechanism of NfKB signalling in orthodontogenic Dental Stem Cells Differentiation induced by MBP2 on Amniotic Membrane Scaffold by Hamshawagini d/o Chandra. Presentation was carried out at School of Dental Sciences, USM on March 16, 2016.

ii. Reviewer for PhD Proposal: Elucidation of Signalling Pathway Involved in IL-8 Mediated Differentiation of Stem Cells from Human Exfoliated Deciduous Teeth into Odontoblast Like Cells by Zul Faizuddin Osman. Presentation was carried out at School of Dental Sciences, USM on October 20th, 2016.

iii. Reviewer for PhD Proposal: Effect of Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma in

Periodontal Treatment and Glycemic Control in Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes Patients by Dr Yousaf Athar. Presentation was carried out out at School of Dental Sciences, USM on October 13th, 2016.

iv. Reviewer for Master Proposal (Master of Restorative Dentistry

(Periodontics)): Stressful Life Events Related to Chronic Periodontitis in Adults Attending Dental Clinic USM by Dr Muhammad Firdaus Mohd Shuimi. Presentation was carried out at School of Dental Sciences, USM on Jun 13th, 2016.

v. Reviewer for Master Proposal (Master of Restorative Dentistry (Periodontics)): Supportive Care With Local Antibiotic subgingiva for Unrecognise Diabetes in Periodontitis Cases: 1 Year Follow up of Collaborative Management between Periodontal and family medicine clinic by Dr Hanani Amin Rebuan. Presentation was carried out at School of Dental Sciences, USM on Jun 17th, 2015

vi. Reviewer for PhD Proposal: Understanding The Role of Interleukin 17 in Bone remodelling mechanism of stem cells of hyman exfoliated decidous teeth (SHED) - Derived Osteoblast Cells by Dr Alphy Alphonsa Sebastian. Presentation was carried out at School of Dental Sciences, USM on Jun 17th, 2015