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Academic Qualification
- Ph.D in Agriculture & Biological Sciences - Doctor of Philosophy, University of New Castle Upon Tyne
- Master in Science (in Agriculture) - Masters Degree, NWFP Agricultural University
- Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) - Bachelor Degree, NWFP Agricultural University
Muhammad Muzaffar Ali Khan Khattak (Prof. Dr.)
Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
Other's position:
Head, Research Management Centre
muzaffar@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Muhammad Muzaffar Ali Khan Khattak obtained his B.Sc. (Hons) in 1984, M.Sc. (Hons) in 1986 from NWFP, Agricultural University Peshawar, Pakistan in Human Nutrition. He received his Ph.D in 1995 from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, in Human Nutrition. For his outstanding performance among the undergraduates and postgraduates he was awarded a Ph.D scholarship from the Government of Pakistan and USAID scholarships in 1989. Upon completion of his Ph.D, he returned to Pakistan in March 1995 and joined in the Ministry of Agriculture after which he was appointed as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Human Nutrition, NWFP, Agricultural University Peshawar. He joined the Department of Nutrition Sciences, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, in November, 2005.
Dr. Muzaffar Khattak's specialty is Human Nutrition, and main area of research is nutrition & diabetes and he has also worked on adipokines, obesity, hyperlipidaemia and nutritional status assessment.
Dr. Muzaffar Khattak's specialty is Human Nutrition, and main area of research is nutrition & diabetes and he has also worked on adipokines, obesity, hyperlipidaemia and nutritional status assessment.
Professional Membership
- 2007: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM)
- 2015: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Malaysian Association for the Study of Obesity (MASO)
- 2020 - 2025: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Malaysian Nature Society
Teaching Responsibilities
ADVANCED NUTRITION | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
BIOCHEMISTRY OF METABOLISM | 2008/2009 |
CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY | 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 |
Critical Appraisal of Scientific Literature in Nutrition and Dietetics | 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
DIETETIC SEMINAR | 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 |
FAMILY MANAGEMENT AND PARENTING | 2016/2017 |
FOOD ANALYSIS | 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 |
FOOD, NUTRITION AND HEALTH | 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 |
LABORATORY SKILLS | 2007/2008 |
Nutrition & Health | 2022/2023 |
NUTRITION AND METABOLISM | 2008/2009 2006/2007 |
NUTRITION EDUCATION & HEALTH PROMOTION | 2021/2022 |
Nutritional Biochemistry | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
Nutritional Immunology | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 |
NUTRTIONAL IMMUNOLOGY | 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2012/2013 |
RESEARCH METHODS IN NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES | 2013/2014 |
Research Project in Dietetics 1 | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2020/2021 2019/2020 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 |
Research Project in Dietetics 2 | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2012/2013 |
SEMINAR IN DIETETICS | 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 |
SEMINARS IN NUTRITION & DIETETICS | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
SOCIO-CULTURAL ASPECTS OF NUTRITION | 2019/2020 |
TECHNIQUES IN FOOD AND NUTRITION RESEARCH | 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
USRAH IN ACTION 1 | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
USRAH IN ACTION 2 | 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
Supervision
Effects Of Adiponectin Extracts On Blood Parameters, Histological & Molecular Changes In Induced Hyperglycaemic Rats
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Ph.D
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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Effect Of Cucurbitaceae Extracts On Glucose And Lipid Metabolism In 3t3-L1 Adipocytes.
Master
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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Study Of The Antidiabetic Properties Of Selected Malaysian Herbs And Spices Extracts In Cultured 3t3-Li Cells.
Master
Completed
2013
Main Supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
2019 - 2022 | Dietary management of urinary tract stone patient: An introduction guidelines of Malaysia context |
2015 - 2018 | The Nutritional Composition of Breast Milk and Prophetic Foods Consumption Among Nursing Mothers in Kuantan, Pahang |
2013 - 2017 | Isolation, Quantification and Formulation of Bioactive Peptides (Adipokines) for Diabetes and Obesity From Adipose Tissues In Halal Meat |
2012 - 2013 | Study on Effects of Plant Extracts on Glucose Uptake in Cultured Adipocyte |
2011 - 2014 | (RU2011) Factors Affecting The Nutritional Status Of Children From 1 - 24 Months Attending Clinics In The District Of Pekan |
2010 - 2011 | Effect on Non-Ramadhan Islamic Fasting on Anthropometric Indices, Energy and Nutrients Intakes in Normal, Overweight and Obese Subjects |
2009 - | Study of the Antidiabetic Properties of selected Malaysian Herbs and Spices Extracts in Cultured 3t3-L1 Cells |
2008 - 2012 | Serum Adiponectin Status as Biomarker of Metabolic |
2008 - 2010 | Effect of Islamic Fasting on the Obesity Factors in Male and Females Obese Subjects |
2008 - 2011 | Bioactivity -Guided Isolation of Antimicrobial Agent from Coleus Amboinicus Lour (Torbangun) |
2007 - 2010 | Dose Effects of Mixed Spices on Glucose, Insulin and Adiponectin Protein in Blood in Rats Mode |
On-Going
2019 - Present | Intervention Program for Stunting Problem among Children in Pahang #anakmalaysiatinggi |
2012 - Present | Ambispective Nested Case-referent Clinical Epidemiological Study of Dementia and Its Determinants |
2011 - Present | RU 2011 -Effect of Malaysian fruits skin on lipid Metabolism in cultured cell line. |
2011 - Present | RU 2011 - Effect of Islamic Fasting on Immunological Factors in Normal and Over-weight Individuals |
2011 - Present | RU 2011 -Effect of Malaysian vegetables on lipid metabolism in cultured cell lines. |
2008 - Present | Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit (NCDRU) |
Award & Recognition
25 Nov, 2016 | Supervisor Award 2016 - KAHS | International |
19 Dec, 2015 | Best Non Indexed Journal Article - IIUM, CREAM 2015 | International |
13 Jun, 2014 | Bronze Medal - IRIIE 2014 | University |
20 Feb, 2013 | IIUM Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2013 (IRIIE 2013) Award (Bronze Medal) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
06 Nov, 2011 | International Abn Al-Haytham?s Al-Manazir Innovation and Invention Exhitition InEx 2011, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. (Bronze Medal). - International Abn Al-Haytham?s Al-Manazir Innovation and Invention Exhitition InEx 2011 | International |
06 Nov, 2011 | International Abn Al-Haytham?s Al-Manazir Innovation and Invention Exhitition InEx 2011, InEx 2011, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. (Bronze Medal). - International Abn Al-Haytham?s Al-Manazir Innovation and Invention Exhitition InEx 2011 | International |
30 Jan, 2011 | IIUM Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2011 (IRIIE 2011) Award (Gold Medal) - IIUM | University |
30 Jan, 2010 | IIUM Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE 2010) Award (Bronze Medal) - IIUM | University |
28 Mar, 2009 | IIUM Quality Research Award (Silver Medal) - International Islamic University, Malaysia, Quality Day-2009. | University |
30 Jan, 2004 | Research and Productivity award 2003-2004 - Ministry of Science and Technology-Pakistan. | International |
30 Jan, 1995 | President of Pakistan Award for having distinction in BSc (Hons) among the students appeared in the examination. - Ministry of Higher Education Pakistan | International |
30 Jan, 1995 | Gold Medal for having distinction in MSc (Hons) among the students appeared in the examination. - NWFP, Agricultural University, Peshawar, Pakistan. | International |
28 Jun, 1989 | USAID Mission Project Scholarship award 1989-90 for Higher Studies at USA. - USAID Mission Project Scholarship | International |
30 Jan, 1989 | Winner of 1989-90 Merit Scholarship of the Ministry of Education, Government of Pakistan, for higher studies. - Ministry of Education, Government of Pakistan | International |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book Section
2011 | Mas Cotek (Ficus deltoidea): a possible supplement for Type II Diabetes: (a pilot study). In: Forest Research Institute Malaysia, ISBN: 9789675221743, pp. 139-149 |
Monograph
2017 | Isolation, quantification and formulation of bioactive peptides (Adipokines) for diabetes and obesity from adipose tissue in halal meat. In: , |
2011 | Bioactivity -guided isolation of antimicrobial agent from Coleus amboinicus Lour (Torbangun). In: Submitted IIUM RMC, |
2011 | Dose effect of mixed spices on glucose, insulin and adiponectin in blood in rats model. In: Submitted IIUM RMC, |
2011 | Effect of Islamic fasting on the obesity factors in male and female obese subjects. In: Submitted to IIUM RMC, |
2010 | Antimicrobial and pharmacological effects of lamiaceae plant leaf extracts in relation to its phenolic and antioxidant activities. In: Submitted to IIUM, |