About Me
DR. NURSAKINAH SUARDI
School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia,
11800 Penang, Malaysia.
[email protected]
EDUCATION BACKGROUND:
2012-2015: Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Physics) Universiti Sains Malaysia
2010-2011: Master of Science (Medical Physics) Universiti Sains Malaysia
2007-2010: Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Physics) Universiti Sains Malaysia
AFFILIATION:
- Sabbatical Attachment at National Cancer Institute (Jan 2023 – Oct 2023).
- Member of the Committee under Malaysian Allied Health Professional Council (2020-2025).
- Registered as Medical Physicist under Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council - MAHPC(MP)00003.
- Adjunct Lecturer at Center for Food and Technology and Research (CEFTER), Department of Physics, Benue State University, Makurdi Nigeria (2022 - present).
- Committee of Medical Physics Programme Standard Development under Ministry of Health (2022 - present).
- Award and Honors Committee, Asia-Oceania Federation of Organizations for Medical Physics (AFOMP) (2023 -2025).
- Programme Chairman Medical Physics (2019 – 2021).
- Secretary of Malaysian Association of Medical Physics (MAMP) (2023-2024).
- Malaysian Institute of Physics, Life Member.
- Malaysian Association of Medical Physics, Life Member.
- Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World, Member (2022 - present).
- Pertubuhan Biofizik Malaysia, Member (2021-2022).
- Malaysian Society of Neurocognitive Clinical and Behavioural Imaging, Member (2023-2024).
My name is Nursakinah Suardi a lecturer at School of Physics,USM under Medical Physics division.
My journey at USM began in September 2015. Over the years, I've had the privilege to instruct a range of courses, including Human Anatomy and Physiology (Undergraduate), Physics of Medical Imaging (Undergraduate), Radiation Biology and Chemistry (Postgraduate), and Radiation Protection 1 (Postgraduate).
As an educator, my primary aspiration revolves around the belief that "Teaching is about Learning." I see the role of an educator as extending beyond the mere transmission of knowledge. It is about instilling in students an appreciation for and love of knowledge. My goal is to inspire my students to develop a genuine desire for self-directed learning and to accompany them on their journey of growth and discovery throughout the learning process.
In the wise words of Phil Collins, "In learning, you will teach, and in teaching, you will learn." This encapsulates my philosophy, where I firmly believe that a teacher who is passionate about learning gains the right and ability to facilitate the learning of others, as beautifully expressed by Ruth Beechick.
To bring this philosophy to life, I have embraced a blended teaching approach, including the flipped classroom method in my classes. I encourage my students to express their opinions and engage in peer discussions. This interactive approach fosters a more enriching and immersive learning experience, as opposed to passive listening. In today's age of ubiquitous internet access, information is readily available. What truly matters is what one does with that information, and my approach is aimed at empowering students to harness knowledge effectively.
My journey at USM began in September 2015. Over the years, I've had the privilege to instruct a range of courses, including Human Anatomy and Physiology (Undergraduate), Physics of Medical Imaging (Undergraduate), Radiation Biology and Chemistry (Postgraduate), and Radiation Protection 1 (Postgraduate).
As an educator, my primary aspiration revolves around the belief that "Teaching is about Learning." I see the role of an educator as extending beyond the mere transmission of knowledge. It is about instilling in students an appreciation for and love of knowledge. My goal is to inspire my students to develop a genuine desire for self-directed learning and to accompany them on their journey of growth and discovery throughout the learning process.
In the wise words of Phil Collins, "In learning, you will teach, and in teaching, you will learn." This encapsulates my philosophy, where I firmly believe that a teacher who is passionate about learning gains the right and ability to facilitate the learning of others, as beautifully expressed by Ruth Beechick.
To bring this philosophy to life, I have embraced a blended teaching approach, including the flipped classroom method in my classes. I encourage my students to express their opinions and engage in peer discussions. This interactive approach fosters a more enriching and immersive learning experience, as opposed to passive listening. In today's age of ubiquitous internet access, information is readily available. What truly matters is what one does with that information, and my approach is aimed at empowering students to harness knowledge effectively.
Apart from teaching, my research interest focussing on application and effect of non-ionizing radiation to human mainly on low level laser therapy. My research interest is in medical physics, radiobiology, biophysics, photobiomodulation and low level laser. I have secured grant from University to work on this project. I am looking forward to have more collaborations and networking with other lecturer from different department and universities.