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DR. MOHD ZULKIFLI BIN ABDUL RAHIM
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MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Health Campus
UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM)
Starting Date in USM: 01 April 2004
mdzul@usm.my
+6(09) 767 (Ext) 7620
https://experts.usm.my/cvitae/mdzul
  • SIJIL, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPHY
    SEKOLAH LATIHAN JURUPULIH PERUBATAN KEMENTERIAN KESIHATAN MALAYSIA (MALAYSIA)
  • B APP SC (HONS), OCCUPATIONAL THERAPHY
    UNIVERSITY OF TEESSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM (BRITAIN)
  • MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, JURUPULIH CARAKERJA
    UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA (AUSTRALIA)
  • D PHIL, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPHY
    UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA (AUSTRALIA)
BIOGRAPHY
I am a Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at Universiti Sains Malaysia and Founder of the USM–MAIK Disability Transformation Centre. With over 30 years of experience, I initiated and led various disability empowerment programs including, early childhood intervention, community-based rehabilitation, and assistive technology. I've been appointed as the National Council member for People with Disabilities.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
My research focuses on disability transformation, inclusive community development, and sustainable rehabilitation ecosystems. My scholarly work integrates clinical expertise, social innovation, and policy engagement to promote functional independence and economic participation among persons with disabilities. My research philosophy emphasises translational impact — converting evidence-based practice into scalable, community-driven solutions.
Scopus ID
57205469709
Researcher ID
E-3867-2012
ORCID
0000-0002-6486-0398
Google Scholar ID
n/a
EXPERTISE
  1. MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES >> Clinical Medicine > Occupational Therapy
  2. MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES >> Health Care System > Quality of Life
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