2022 Research Grants

Short Term Grants

1) Temporal and storage effects on dimensional stability of 3D printed mandible models
Grant Amount: RM11,000.00
Duration: 01 Jun 2022 - 31 May 2024
Researchers: Pn Syafawati Zaim, Assoc. Prof. Dr Mohd Fadhli Khamis, Dr Johari Abdullah

2) Time and Radiant exposure effect of 660nm LED irradiation in an in-vitro epithelial wound healing model
Grant Amount: RM37,970.00
Duration: 01 August 2022 - 31 July 2024
Researchers: Dr Siti Aishah Binti Zainal, Dr. Naser Mahmoud Ahmed, Assoc. Dr Haslina Taib, Assoc.Dr Azlina Ahmad, Assoc.Ts. Dr. Fatanah Mohamad

3) Association of the dental arch morphology with impacted canine: a 3D geometric morphometric study
Grant Amount: RM 26,600.00
Duration: 01 Sept 2022 - 31 August 2024
Researchers: Dr. Umi Mardhiyyah Mat Ali, Assoc. Dr Mohd Fadhli Khamis, Dr Norma Ab Rahman

4) Effects of different camphorquinone concentrations on the physical and mechanical properties of experimental green based flowable resin composite.
Grant Amount: RM 41,065.00
Duration: 01 Dec 2022 - 31 Nov 2024
Researchers: Dr Matheel Zohair Yousif Alrawas, Dr Tahir Yusuf Noorani, Prof. Dr Adam Husein, Dr Yanti Johari, Assoc. Dr Dasmawati Mohamad

5) Comparison between the effectiveness of low grade laser therapy and conventional analgesics for pain reduction during orthodontics treatment in Malay female population: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Grant Amount: RM34,000.00
Duration: 1 Jun 2022 - 31 May 2024
Researchers: Dr Liyana Ghazali, Dr Norma Ab Rahman, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Fadhli Khamis

Industrial Grants

1) Evaluation of Bioactivity Properties of Novel Nanohydroxy Apatitesilica Added Glass Ionomer Cement for Use as Dental Restorations
Grant Amount: RM15,000.00    Sponsor : Agrostone Sdn Bhd
Duration: 15 Jan 2022 - 14 Jan 2024
Researchers: Assoc. Prof. Dr Norhayati Luddin

2) Characterisation Of Commercially Available Bioceramic Root Canal Sealers
Grant Amount: RM10,500.00    Sponsor : KSA & Global Dental Research Consultants, Arab Saudi
Duration: 01 Feb 2022 - 31 Julai 2023 
Researchers: Dr. Tahir Yusuf Noorani

3) Evaluation of Maxillary Skeletal Expansion In Young Adult With Two Different Activation Protocol: A Randomized Clinical Research
Grant Amount: RM10,500.00    Sponsor :  KPS Dental Care Team Sdn Bhd
Duration: 15 Jan 2022 - 14 Jan 2024
Researchers:Dr Norma Ab Rahman

5) Planning and Designing Your Research Hypothesis
Grant Amount: RM 3215.25      Sponsor : Mediclaras Pharmacy
Duration: 24 May 2022 -  31 May 2023
Researchers: Assoc. Ts. Dr. Wan Ahmad Amir Wan Ahmad

6) Stimulasi Diod Pemancar Cahaya Biru Untuk Optimisasi Pertumbuhan Cendawan Tiram Putih Dalam Persekitaran Terkawal
Grant Amount: RM 50,000.00   Sponsor : Satumarin Sdn Bhd
Duration: 1 August 2022 - 31 July 2024 
Researchers: Dr Johari Abdullah, Dr Norsila binti Abdul Wahab, Dr Nurulezah binti Hasbullah, Dr Yanti Binti Johari,  Dr Abdul Haadi bin Abdul Manap, Dr Hamid bin Yusoff

7) The use of light stimulation for oyster mushroom growth in a controlled environment
Grant Amount: RM 15,000.00    Sponsor : Samurai Yakiniku Sdn Bhd
Duration: 1 Oct 2022 -  30 Sept 2024
Researchers: Dr Saidi Bin Jaafar, Dr Norsila binti Abdul Wahab, Dr Johari Abdullah, Dr Asilah Binti Yusuf, Dr Abdul Haadi bin Abdul Manap, Dr Hamid bin Yusoff

8) The Clinical Safety and Performance of TL Sharps Bin Among Experienced Dental Surgeons and Medical Doctors : A Study in USM
Grant Amount: RM 17,272.5     Sponsor : TL Borneo Sdn Bhd
Duration: 1 Dec 2022 -  31 Dec 2023
Researchers: Dr Tang Liszen

PRGS Grant

1) Development of CharM as a Regenerative Wound Product
Grant Amount: RM195,500.00
Duration: 01 Julai 2022 - 30 Jun 2024
Researchers: Assoc. Prof. Dr Azlina Binti Ahmad, Assoc. Prof. Dr Mahaneem Bt Mohamed, Assoc. Prof. Dr Kannan Thirumulu Ponnuraj, Ts. Dr. Wan Nazatul Shima Binti Shahidan, Prof. Dr Suzina Sheikh Abdul Hamid, Dr Masitah Hayati Binti Harun

FRGS Grant 

1) Developing a Hybrid of Multi -Layer Feed -Forward Neural Networks (MLFF) and Linear Models (LM) for Biometry Modeling
Grant Amount: RM 75,000.00
Duration: 01 Sept 2022 - 31 August 2024
Researchers: Assoc. Ts. Dr. Wan Ahmad Amir Wan Ahmad, Pn. Nor Azlida Binti Aleng, Assoc. Dr. Norfadhlina Binti Abdul Halim, Dr Nuzlinda Binti Abdul Rahman, Assoc. Dr Nor Farid Mohd Noor, Prof. Noor Maizura Binti Mohamed Noor

2) The potential modulation of telomerase activity influencing telomere length in the presence of Kelulut polyphenols for cell senescence inhibition
Grant Amount: RM 166,220.00
Duration: 01 Sept 2022 - 31 August 2025
Researchers: Assoc. Dr. Kannan Thirumulu Ponnuraj, Assoc. Dr Azlina Ahmad, Prof. Dr Gan Siew Hua, Dr Marahaini Binti Musa

3) Investigation of factors determining the uniqueness of tooth occlusal features in both gender among Malaysians
Grant Amount: RM 65,629.00
Duration: 01 Sept 2022 - 31 August 2024
Researchers: Assoc. Dr. Mohd Fadhli Khamis, Dr Johari Bin Abdullah, Assoc. Ts. Dr. Wan Ahmad Amir Wan Ahmad

4) Elucidating the COVID-19 infection and vaccine issues among pregnant women in Malaysia: a mixed-method study with regards to knowledge, attitude, and their perception.
Grant Amount: RM 106,150.00
Duration: 01 Sept 2022 - 31 August 2025
Researchers: Dr. Zainab Binti Mat Yudin @ Badrin, Prof. Dr Azidah Bt Abdul Kadir, Assoc. Dr. Norhayati Binti Mohd Noor, Assoc. Ts. Dr. Wan Ahmad Amir Wan Ahmad, Dr Erinna Bt Mohamad Zon, Norsiah Ali

5) A new concept of calcium hydroxide and Cymbopogon citratus based intracanal medicament against Enterococcus faecalis and its cytotoxicity effect on human gingival fibroblasts.
Grant Amount: RM 111,449.00
Duration: 01 Sept 2022 - 31 August 2025
Researchers: Dr Nik Rozainah Bt Nik Abdul Ghani, Assoc. Dr. Suharni Binti Mohamad, Assoc. Dr. Kannan Thirumulu Ponnuraj, Dr. Fatimah Suhaily Abdul Rahman, Puan Haswati @ Nurhayati Binti Abdullah, Susilawati Bt Toeman

6) Elucidating stress distribution and retention of maxillary obturators (Aramany's Class I) constructed with different materials and designs.
Grant Amount: RM 121,247.00
Duration: 01 Sept 2022 - 31 August 2024
Researchers: Dr. Azirrawani Ariffin, Prof. Dr. Adam Husein, Dr Yanti Johari, Dr Johari Abdullah, Dr Norwahida Yusoff, Dr Nafij Bin Jamayet

7) Mechanistic and Interaction Investigation of Alginate/Agarose Hydrogel incorporated Silver Nanoparticles as Nanobiocomposite Towards Promoting Wound Healing
Grant Amount: RM 139,981.00
Duration: 01 Sept 2022 - 31 August 2024
Researchers: Dr Nur Fatiha Ghazalli, Dr. Norhayati Yusop, Dr Juan Bin Matmin, Ts. Dr. Rabiatul Basria Binti S M N Mydin, Prof. Dr. Shaharum Bin Shamsuddin

8) Elucidating the molecular mechanism driven by miR-103a-3p on Toll-Like Receptors pathway as a potential biomarker for periodontitis
Grant Amount: RM 152,190.00
Duration: 01 Sept 2022 - 31 August 2024
Researchers: Ts. Dr. Wan Nazatul Shima Binti Shahidan,  PM Dr Suharni Mohamad, PM Dr Hasliana Taib, PM Dr TP Kannan

9) Elucidating the role of Trichomonas tenax cysteine proteases in the aetiopathogenesis of periodontitis
Grant Amount: RM 136,754.00
Duration: 01 Sept 2022 - 31 August 2024
Researchers: PM Dr Suharni Mohamad, Ts. Dr. Wan Nazatul Shima Binti Shahidan, PM Dr. Haslina Bt. Taib, Profesor Dr. Zeehaida
Mohamed, Dr. Emelia Binti Osman, PM Dr. Ridhwan Bin Abdul Wahab

10) Elucidating The Cytokine Receptors And Gene Expression Profile In Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Grant Amount: RM 164,200.00
Duration: 01 Sept 2022 - 31 August 2024
Researchers: Dr. Wan Majdiah Binti Wan Mohamad, Dr. Rohimah Mohamud, Dr. Norhayati Yusop, PM Dr. Nik Rosmawati Binti Nik Husain, Dr. Mohd Jazman Bin Che Rahim, Datin Dr. Asmahan Binti Mohamed Ismail

BJIM Grant

1) Penanaman Cendawan di MACMA Kelantan bagi Membantu Ekonomi Mualaf Golongan B40
Grant Amount: RM 20,000.00
Duration: 01 Jun 2022 - 31 Mei 2023
Researchers: Dr. Norsila Binti Abdul Wahab, Dr Johari Abdullah, Dr Hamid bin Yusoff, Dr Roselinda Ab Rahman