MOHD NAZRI BIN ABDUL RAHMAN Ts. Dr.
Ts. Dr Mohd Nazri Abdul Rahman has achieved excellence across three professional domains: he is a Registered Medical Assistant (No. 5343) with the Board of Medical Assistants, Malaysia; a Registered Professional Technologist in Food Technology (No. PT22100057) with the Malaysian Board of Technologists (MBOT); and a Registered Nutritionist [MAHPC(NUTR)00476] with the Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council (MAHPC). Since 2010, he has served as a lecturer in the Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).
Dr Mohd Nazri began his academic and professional journey by earning a Diploma in Medical Assistant from the College of Medical Assistants, Ulu Kinta, Perak, where he was honoured with the Best Student Award in 1998. He further specialised with a Post-Basic Certificate in Emergency from the College of Medical Assistants, Seremban, completed in 2002. His early career included roles at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan (HTAA), Klinik Kesihatan Bandar Tun Abdul Razak, Rompin, Hospital Tanah Merah, Hospital Queen Elizabeth 1 (HQE1), and Hospital Wanita dan Kanak-Kanak Sabah (HWKKS), Likas.
In 2004, Dr. Mohd Nazri transitioned to academia by pursuing a BSc in Food Science and Nutrition at UMS. He joined UMS as a tutor in 2009 while completing his MSc in Food Science at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in 2010. In 2015, he commenced his PhD in Nutritional Science (Biochemistry) at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).
Dr Mohd Nazri is actively engaged with various professional organisations, including the Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM), the National Diabetes Institute (NADI), the Malaysian Association for the Study of Obesity (MASO), the Malaysia Society for Harm Reduction (MSHR), the American Society for Nutrition (ASN), and the Malaysian Diabetes Educators Society (MDES).
His research interests span Food Quality and Safety, Halal Food, Food Product Development, and Nutritional Biochemistry, with a particular focus on obesity and diabetic research. Dr Mohd Nazri has successfully secured numerous research grants, leading significant projects such as Halal Authentication (RAG0026-SG-2013), Nutrition Profiling of UMS Taekwondo Athletes, Characterisation of Bacillus cereus in various types of rice in Malaysia (FRGS/1/2014/STWN03/UKM/02/1), Gac Carotenoid Rich Extracts and their effect on the mechanism of adipogenesis (UPM: GP-IPS-9527300 / UMS: TLK1701), Modelling of vegetable and fruit needs by district (SGI0112-2020), Kombucha as a potential antidiabetic and anti-obesity beverage (SBK0483-2021), and Methods for stopping alcohol production during kombucha fermentation (SGI0168-2023).
Currently, Ts Dr Mohd Nazri holds prestigious appointments, including as a member of the Technology and Technical Accreditation Council (TTAC) Accreditation Panel of the Malaysian Board of Technologists (MBOT) for the term 14 June 2024 to 30 June 2026, and as a Professional Assessment Panel member for the term 1 September 2024 to 31 December 2025. His extensive contributions to research, academia, and professional bodies highlight his dedication to advancing the fields of food technology, functional foods, and nutritional biochemistry.
Ts. Dr MOHD NAZRI BIN ABDUL RAHMAN
Lecturer in Food Science and Nutrition
Registered Medical Assistant (LPPM Reg. No. 5343)
Registered Professional Technologist (MBOT Reg. No. PT22100057)
Registered Nutritionist [MAHPC(NUTR)00476]
Panel Penilai Profesional Lembaga Teknologis Malaysia (MBOT)
Malaysian Board of Technology (MBOT) Professional Assessment Panel
Appointment Period: 1 September 2024 - 31 December 2025
Panel Akreditasi Majlis Akreditasi Teknologi dan Teknikal (TTAC) Lembaga Teknologis Malaysia (MBOT)
Technology and Technical Accreditation Council (TTAC) Accreditation Panel of the Malaysian Board of Technologists (MBOT)
Appointment Period: 14 June 2024 - 30 June 2026
Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Jalan UMS
88400 Kota Kinabalu
Sabah
Mobile: +6013-8635158
Email: mdnazri@ums.edu.my, nazrahman.mnar@gmail.com