Staff Directory
Academic Qualification
- Ph.D - Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Melbourne
- Master of Dental Science - Masters Degree, Universiti Malaya (UM)
- Islamic Studies - Post Graduate Diploma, International Islamic University Malaysia
- BSc. (Microbiology) with Hons. - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Malaya (UM)
- Certificate in Health and Safety - Certificate, University of Melbourne
Mohd Hafiz Bin Arzmi (Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF DENTISTRY
Other's position:
Deputy Director, Research Management Centre
hafizarzmi@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Dr Mohd Hafiz Arzmi is a passionate microbiologist, immunologist, and inventor. His expertise includes polymicrobial interactions, biofilms, microbiomes, probiotics, and oral carcinogenesis.
He is currently the Deputy Director, Technology Transfer Office (TTO), Research Management Centre (RMC), IIUM, the Honorary (Fellow) of Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, Australia, the Chair of Science Integrity for the Young Scientist Network Academy of Science Malaysia (YSN-ASM), the executive member of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), Malaysian Section and the executive member for Malaysian Society for Oral Microbiologist and Oral Immunologist (MySOMOI). He is also the Head of the Cluster of Cancer Research Initiative IIUM (COCRII), leading a transdisciplinary study in cancer research in East Coast Malaysia. He is also the founder of the B-Five group to support young researchers at IIUM Kuantan Campus. He was formerly the Deputy Dean of Student Development and Community Engagement, Kulliyyah of Dentistry, IIUM (2021-2023) and the Head of Grant Management Unit, RMC, IIUM (2018-2021).
Since 2008, he has been working on Candida species which has been reported to involve oral carcinogenesis at the Faculty of Dentistry, the University of Malaya, where he discovered the important role of phenotypic switching in the pathogenicity of Candida spp. In 2012, he continued his journey to find the relationship between polymicrobial infection to the development of oral cancer at Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, Australia, which he had successfully linked the development of oral cancer to polymicrobial interactions of Candida albicans, Streptococcus mutans, and Actinomyces naeslundii.
He has been actively publishing in many journals, books and newspapers in microbiology, immunology, machine learning and ethics. He is currently supervising post-doctoral, PhD, Master, Interns, and Final Year Project (FYP) students, both local and international. He has secured various prestigious national, international and industrial grants, including Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Prototype Research Grant Scheme (PRGS), MyOHUN, etc. He won various awards, including a gold medal and a special award at Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2022. Among his commercialised product is Oral Synbiotic (OroSYN) toothpaste and probiotic gummies. He also works closely with industries PETRONAS, NFA Technologies Sdn Bhd, Regal Malay Capital Berhad and Jardin Pharma Berhad.
He actively contributes to the community by disseminating Islamic knowledge by engaging various communities, including Australian Malay Foundation, MECCA, Sri Lankan Islamic Society Melbourne, etc. He was also the Imam at Masjid Al-Fateh, Coburg and Brunswick Mosque, Melbourne, from 2012 until 2016. He is also the Imam and Khatib at Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Mosque, IIUM Kuantan Campus. "Be the best as you can, as paradise is waiting for you" has been the key to his success.
Area of Specialisation
- Natural Science ~ Biological Sciences ~ Microbiology ~ Medical Microbiology
- Natural Science ~ Biological Sciences ~ Microbiology ~ Immunology - Cytokines expression, flow cytometry, adhesion assay, Epithelial mesenchymal transition
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Medical Microbiology ~ Bacteriology - Streptococcus and Actinomyces
- Natural Science ~ Biological Sciences ~ Microbiology ~ Medical Microbiology - Biofilm and microbiome
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Medical Microbiology ~ Mycology - Candida species
Professional Membership
- 2012 - 2019: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Australian Society for Microbiology
- 2012 - 2016: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Oral Health Cooperative Research Centre, Australia
- 2012 - 2019: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), International Association for Dental Research (Australia New Zealand section)
- 2017 - 2021: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), International Society for Human and Anima Mycology (ISHAM)
- 2018 - 2020: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Executive member), International Association for Dental Research (Malaysian Section)
- 2018 - 2022: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Vice-President), Malaysian Society for Oral Microbiology Oral Immunology (MySOMOI)
- 2018 - 2019: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), American Society for Microbiology
- 2018 - 2022: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Malaysian Society for Microbiology
- 2018 - 2021: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Society for Applied Microbiology (SfAM)
- 2020 - 2023: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Full member), Young Scientist Network - Academy of Sciences Malaysia
Teaching Responsibilities
ADVANCED IMMUNOLOGY | 2021/2022 2020/2021 2017/2018 |
BASIC IMMUNOLOGY | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
BASIC MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY | 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
BIOCHEMISTRY | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
BODY REACTIONS TO PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL AGENTS | 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
CARDIOVASCULAR & RESPIRATORY SYSTEMS | 2024/2025 |
FAMILY MANAGEMENT | 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
FAMILY MANAGEMENT AND PARENTING | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
GASTROINTESTINAL, HEPATOBILIARY AND HEMATOPOIETIC SYSTEMS | 2024/2025 |
IMMUNOLOGY | 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
IMMUNOLOGY AND HAEMATOLGY LABORATORY PRACTICES | 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
IMMUNOLOGY AND HAEMATOLOGY LABORATORY PRACTICES | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
ORTHODONTICS | 2021/2022 |
PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY | 2017/2018 |
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES, PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES | 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
Unified Islamic Input | 2023/2024 |
USRAH IN ACTION 1 | 2021/2022 |
USRAH IN ACTION 2 | 2022/2023 |
Supervision
Elucidation On The Effect Of Probiotic Streptococcus Salivarius K12 On The Virulence Factors Of Candida Albicans And Its Role In Oral Carcinogenesis.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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Development Of Crispr-Cas9 Ribonucleoprotein-Based Method For Ece1 Disruption And Functional Study In Candida Albicans With Streptococcus Salivarius K12.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Elucidation On The Role Of Phenotypic Switching Of Candida Auris In Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (Oscc) In Vitro Model.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Elucidating The Role Of Polymicrobial Interactions Of Candida Auris And Staphylococcus Aureus In In-Vitro Oscc Model.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Antimicrobial And Antibiofilm Abilities Of Theobromine Extract-Coated Orthodontic Archwires Towards Candida Albicans And Streptococcus Mutans..
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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The Effect Of Tymoquinone On Candida Albicans And Staphylococcus Aureus On Pmma In Monoculture And Co-Culture Condition.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Fabrication And Characterization Of Fish-Derived Collagen/ Chitosan Membrane Loaded With Metronidazole Chitosan Nanoparticle For Periodontal Bone Regeneration.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Elucidation On The Effect Of Theobroma Cacao Aqueous
Extract (Cocoa) On The Susceptibility And Biofilm-Forming
Ability Of Streptococcus Mutans On Nickel-Titanium And
Stainless-Steel Orthodontic Archwires.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Characterization Of Mitragyna Speciosa And Evaluation Of Antioxidant, Cytotoxicity And Antimicrobial Activity Against Oral Pathogens.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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In Vitro Study Of Anti-Inflammatory Activity Of Syzygium Polyanthum And Its Antimicrobial And Antibiofilm Againts Candida Spp. On Diffrent Type Of Denture Bases.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Development Of Micro-Encapsulated Synbiotic Streptococcus Salivarius K12 And Musa Acuminata Extract (Orosyn©) And Its Effect On Candida Albicans Biofilm.
Master
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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Determination Of Ld50 And The Efficacy Of Synbiotic Mouthwash Containing Streptococcus Salivarius K12 And Musa Acuminata Peel Extract Against Oral Candidiasis In Rat'S Model.
Master
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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Elucidation Of Crispr-Cas9 Site-Directed Mutagenesis On Third Lysine-Arginine Motif In Candida Albicans Ece1 Gene.
Master
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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Characterisation Of Candida Albicans Strain (Cocrii-Ac01) Isolated From Autistic Child With Caries, Its Susceptibility And Biofilm-Forming Ability Towards Gold, Silver And Bimetallic Gold-Silver Nanoclusters.
Master
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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The Association Between Stress And Fear Of Covid-19 With Salivary Immunoglobulin A Level Among Nurses At Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Centre (Sasmec @Iium): A Cross Sectional Study.
Master
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Characterization, Cytotoxicity
Evaluation, And Effects Of Cervus Timorensis Velvet Antler Aqueous Extract On Candida Albicans’S Growth And Biofilm Formation
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Master
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Comparative Genomic And Evolutionary Relationship Analysis In Identification Of Actinomyces Naeslundii Probiotic Properties- Related Proteins
.
Master
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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The Effect Of Streptococcus Salivarius And Actinomyces Naeslundii In Combination With Musa Acuminata Extract On The Biological Properties Of Candida Albicans
.
Master
Completed
2020
Main Supervisor
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The Effects Of Probiotics And Actinomyces Naeslundii On Oral Carcinogenesis
.
Master
Completed
2020
Co-supervisor
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Synthesis Of Postbiotic Gold Nanoparticles (K12-Aunp) And Its Effect On The Susceptibility And Growth Of Candida Auris.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Elucidation On The Effect Of Postbiotic-Gold Nanoparticle (K12-Aunps) On Candida Auris Biofilm And Its Cytotocix, Migration And Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines Activities.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Characterization Of Mitragyna Speciosa (Kratom) Via Metabolomics Study And Its Effect On Candida Species Virulence Factors.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Development Of Detoxified Standardized Extract Of Mitragyna Speciosa And In-Vitro Toxicity Study
.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Analysing The Prevalence Of Tooth Wear And Its Associated Factors Among Young Adolescents In Kuantan.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Genome Sequencing And Analysis Of Mitragyna Speciosa (Kratom) Isolated From Malaysia.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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The Role Of Jacalin In The Inhibition Of Oral Cancer Cell Transformation Determining The Mechanism Of Jacalin In The Inhibition Of Oral Cancer Cell Transformation.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Elucidation On The Antimicrobial Effect Of Syzygium Cumini Seed Extract On Oral Mucositis Pathogens..
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
2022 - 2024 | OPTIMISATION AND FORMULATION OF SYNBIOTIC TOOTHPASTE |
2021 - 2024 | The Relationship Between Stress, Fear of Covid-19, and Salivary Immunoglobulin A Level Among Staff Nurse at SASMEC : A Cross Sectional Study |
2021 - 2023 | Deep Transfer Learning-Based Approach for Image Classification of Breast Cancer Mammogram |
2021 - 2022 | Determination of Anti-biofilm Property of Lactobacillus Rhamnosus towards Candida Albicans. |
2021 - 2022 | Empowerment of COVID-19 affected Green rose (Rosadiflora species) industry by transferring knowledge on the extraction and soap making to increase product quality and variety. |
2021 - 2023 | The examination of perception and association of authentic local food in Perlis among tourists and the people of Perlis for the purpose of food destination marketing |
2020 - 2024 | Elucidating the role of microbiome in Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma |
2020 - 2024 | Elucidating the role of miR-21 in oral potentially malignant disorders and oral squamous cell carcinoma |
2020 - 2023 | Prototype development of an organic and halal oral synbiotic (OroSYN) mouthwash containing Streptococcus salivarius and Pisang Emas skin extract. |
2020 - 2022 | Elucidation on the Antimicrobial Property of SES Sterilisation Electrolyte Solution towards Human Pathogens |
2020 - 2021 | Elucidation on the Antimicrobial Property of Rosadiflora Species towards Human Pathogen |
2019 - 2023 | Antimicrobial, immunological and tooth remineralisation effect of Deer velvet antler of Cervus timorensis. |
2019 - 2021 | Effectiveness of Snoezelen Therapy in Improving Oral Health Practices Among Special Needs Children |
2018 - 2022 | Ascorbic Acid PLGA Nanoparticles Incorporated With Carbopol-Honey Oral Gel Intended To Treat Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma |
2018 - 2020 | Elucidation of the role of oral microbiome in promoting healthy oral cavity and pathogenesis |
2018 - 2021 | Elucidation of Candida albicans candidalysin mechanism in polymicrobial biofilms with Actinomyces naeslundii and Streptococcus mutans using flow cell model |
2018 - 2021 | Identification of Actinomyces naeslundii as a potential oral probiotic using in silico approaches |
2018 - 2021 | Cell Viability, Biochemical and Histological Evaluation of Three-Dimensional Fish-derived Collagen-Chitosan-Glycerin Scaffold for Oral Mucosa Regeneration. |
2017 - 2019 | The effect of polymicrobial interaction to the virulence factors of Candida albicans |
On-Going
2024 - Present | In Vitro Study of Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Syzygium polyanthum, Its Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activities Against Candida Species on Different Type off Denture Bases |
2024 - Present | Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Abilities of Theobromine from Theobroma Cacao Treated Nickel Titanium and Stainless Steel Orthodontics Archwires Towards Candida Albicans and Streptococcus Mutans |
2024 - Present | Preclinical testing of formulated halal enzyme-liaised Virgin Coconut Oil mouthwash. |
2024 - Present | The Effect of Thymoquinone on Candida Albicans and Staphylococus Aureus on PMMA in Mono and Co-Culture Condition |
2024 - Present | Elucidating the mechanism of sublethal Theaflavin-3,3?-digallate (TF3)-Farnesol based formulation on Streptococcus mutans's quorum sensing and biofilm formation |
2024 - Present | Training Workshop on Biosecurity Issues Related to Clinical and Natural Product Research |
2023 - Present | Elucidating the mechanism of Kelulut propolis as an anticandidal, antibiofilm and anti-inflammatory agent using Denture Associated Stomatitis (DAS) model. |
2023 - Present | Training of Trainer (TOT) on the Responsible Conduct of Toxin and Venom Research: The Role Biosafety, Biosecurity and Cyberbiosecurity |
2022 - Present | Characterization on the Properties of Mitragyna Speciosa, Deletion of Toxicity Genes, Development of Kratom-Based Medicinal Products and It's Legal Implication |
2022 - Present | EVALUATION OF THE PROPERTIES OF LACTOBACILLUS HELVETICUS ON THE FIMBRIAE GENES OF PORPHYROMONAS GINGIVALIS IN SUBGINGIVAL BIOFILM ASSOCIATED WITH PERIODONTITIS |
2022 - Present | Kinetic mechanism and diffusion release study of ? tocopherol/Camellia sinensis active compounds incorporated with active cn-film in food model systems. |
2022 - Present | Early breast cancer detection and classifying from mammograms using deep neural network. |
2022 - Present | Elucidation on the Effect of Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract on the Susceptibility and Biofilm Ability of Streptococcus Mutans on Nickel Titanium and Stainless Steel Orthodontic Archwires |
2022 - Present | Elucidation on the mechanism of postbiotic-gold nanoparticles (K12-AuNPs) on the inhibition of Candida auris virulence factors in oral cancer candidiasis model. |
2022 - Present | Determining the mechanism of Jackfruit seed-derived-Lectin (Jacalin) in the inhibition of oral cancer cell transformation |
2022 - Present | Effect of processing parameters on physico-chemical and biological properties of goose bone nanoparticles |
2020 - Present | Immunomodulatory effect of Tualang Honey on oral wound healing in diabetic Wistar rats |
2020 - Present | Elucidation of antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities of Rosa chinensis . as potential agent for Osteomyelitis treatment. |
2020 - Present | Elucidation on the antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities of Theobroma cacao (cocoa) towards Streptococcus mutans on orthodontics archwires |
2020 - Present | Elucidation on the antimicrobial effect of Syzygium cumini seed extract on oral mucositis pathogens. |
2020 - Present | Eurycoma Longifolia Jack (Tongkat Ali) as a New Dental Mouthwash |
2019 - Present | Evaluation of Novel Fish-Derived Collagen/Chitosan Membrane Loaded with Metronidazole Nanoparticle As Guided Bone Regeneration for Periodontal Regeneration. |
2019 - Present | Optimisation of corneal stromal lenticules in vitro using retinoid acid-supplemented medium |
Award & Recognition
01 Dec, 2022 | Top 50 Contributors to IIUM Research Performance - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
17 Oct, 2022 | Gold Medal - SDG International Innovation Awards and Expo, Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) | International |
17 Oct, 2022 | Special award for outstanding innovation in health & well-being, MSMBB - SDG International Innovation Awards and Expo, Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) | International |
31 Mar, 2022 | Top Cited Articles 2020-2021 - Wiley | International |
14 Feb, 2022 | Murabbi Award Preclinical Lecturer - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
14 Feb, 2022 | Promising Researcher Award - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
04 Dec, 2021 | Bronze Medal - Korea Invention Promotion Association | International |
10 Oct, 2021 | CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE ? Top Researchers with the highest amount of grants received from 2019 -2021 - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
27 Aug, 2021 | First runner up - Kulliyyah of Dentistry, IIUM | University |
10 Aug, 2021 | Gold Medal - Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) | International |
04 Jun, 2021 | Best Poster Award - 3rd World Congress on Integration & Islamicisation 2021 | International |
22 Mar, 2021 | Silver Medal - International Expo on Inventions and Innovations, Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) | International |
22 Feb, 2020 | Silver Medal - The 19th International Expo on Inventions and Innovations, Malaysia Technology Expo | International |
22 Feb, 2020 | Merit Award - The Malaysia-Croatia Technology Exchange 2020, Republic of Croatia | International |
04 May, 2019 | Silver Award - 31st International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition | International |
30 Mar, 2019 | Joseph Lister travel awards - International Association for Dental Research | International |
14 Aug, 2018 | Best oral presenter - International Conference of Oral Immunology and Oral Microbiology | International |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book
2023 | Deep learning in Cancer Diagnostics: a feature-based transfer learning evaluation. Springer, ISBN: 978-981-19-8936-0 |
2022 | Compendium of dental sciences research. Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: |
2017 | Phenotypic switching: the virulence factor of candida krusei. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-737-8 |