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Muhammad Sohail Zafar
- Professor
- Ext: 5281
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Prof. Zafar completed his Ph.D. at Nottingham Trent University (2011) and MSc at Queen Mary University of London (2007), UK. Prof. Zafar has vast teaching experience and a track record of academic research in the field of dentistry, working in various places (UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan, and Pakistan). Prof. Zafar has several professional memberships/fellowships including the Higher Education Academy, (FHEA), Faculty of Dental Trainers, (FDTFEd), and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK (MFDSRCPSG). Prof. Zafar has authored several articles, books, book chapters, and his research interests include collaborative research at the interface of clinical dentistry, oral health, regenerative medicine, and advanced biomaterials for clinical dental applications.
Education
- PhD, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK, 2011
- MSc, Queen Mary University, London, UK, 2007
- PGDip (Medical Education), University of Dundee, Dundee, UK, 2022
- Fellow Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Higher Education Academy, UK, 2021
- Fellow, Faculty of Dental Trainers (FDTFEd), Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK, 2023
- MFDS RCPS, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK, 2021
- BDS, de’Montmorency College of Dentistry, University of the Punjab, Pakistan, 2000
PhD, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK, 2011
MSc, Queen Mary University, London, UK, 2007
PGDip (Medical Education), University of Dundee, Dundee, UK, 2022
Fellow Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Higher Education Academy, UK, 2021
Fellow, Faculty of Dental Trainers (FDTFEd), Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK, 2023
MFDS RCPS, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK, 2021
BDS, de’Montmorency College of Dentistry, University of the Punjab, Pakistan, 2000
Experience
- Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, UAE, August 2024-current
- Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Taibah University , Saudi Arabia, April 2021-August 2024
- Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Saudi Arabia, April 2017-April 2021
- Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Saudi Arabia, September 2012-April 2017
- Research Associate, Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, UK, September 2011-August 2012
- Postgraduate Researcher, Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, UK, October 2007-September 2011
- Examination Assistant, Barts and The London Medical School, Queen Mary University of London, UK, June 2007–August 2007
- Postgraduate Clinical Trainee (Operative Dentistry), de’Montmorency Institute of Dental Sciences, Pakistan, January 2003 – December 2005
Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, UAE, August 2024-current
Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Taibah University , Saudi Arabia, April 2021-August 2024
Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Saudi Arabia, April 2017-April 2021
Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Saudi Arabia, September 2012-April 2017
Research Associate, Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, UK, September 2011-August 2012
Postgraduate Researcher, Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Centre, Nottingham Trent University, UK, October 2007-September 2011
Examination Assistant, Barts and The London Medical School, Queen Mary University of London, UK, June 2007–August 2007
Postgraduate Clinical Trainee (Operative Dentistry), de’Montmorency Institute of Dental Sciences, Pakistan, January 2003 – December 2005
Teaching Area
- Biomaterials - MRD602 (202410)
- Esthetic Dentistry - MRD603 (202410)
- Psychology & Behavioral Science - BDS201 (202410)
- Treatment Planning & Seminars-II - DDS511 (202420)
- Preclinical Operative II-BDS308 (202420)
Biomaterials - MRD602 (202410)
Esthetic Dentistry - MRD603 (202410)
Psychology & Behavioral Science - BDS201 (202410)
Treatment Planning & Seminars-II - DDS511 (202420)
Preclinical Operative II-BDS308 (202420)
Research
- Restorative Dental Materials
- Clinical Dentistry
- Biomaterials and Regenerative Dentistry
- Dental Education
- Multidisciplinary research involving biomedical sciences and clinical dentistry
- Nanotechnology and Nano-dentistry
Restorative Dental Materials
Clinical Dentistry
Biomaterials and Regenerative Dentistry
Dental Education
Multidisciplinary research involving biomedical sciences and clinical dentistry
Nanotechnology and Nano-dentistry
Memberships, Awards and Honors
- Top 2% highly cited researchers, listed by Stanford University’s for the year 2024
- Top 2% highly cited researchers, listed by Stanford University’s for the year 2023
- Top 2% highly cited researchers, listed by Stanford University’s for the year 2022
- Top 2% highly cited researchers, listed by Stanford University’s for the year 2021
- Top 2% highly cited researchers, listed by Stanford University’s for the year 2020
- “Best Researcher Award” for year 2022, Taibah University College of Dentistry, Saudi Arabia
- “Best Researcher Award” for year 2023, Taibah University College of Dentistry, Saudi Arabia
- “Best Researcher Award” for year 2024, Taibah University College of Dentistry, Saudi Arabia
- Member Association of Science Educators in Dentistry (ASEiD), UK (Life time)
- Member Pakistan Association of Medical Editors (PAME), Life time
- Registered, Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), Pakistan
- Member International Association for Dental Research (IADR), Since 2024
- Deputy Editor in Chief: Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences, (SCOPUS Q1)
- Section Editor of “European Journal of Dentistry” (SCOPUS Q1)
- Deputy Editor: European J General Dentistry (SCOPUS Q4)
- Member IADR-Pakistan Section, Member IADR-UAE Section (Since 2024)
- “Best Paper Award” by Journal of Prosthodontic Research, Japan Prosthodontic Society, 2018
- Award of Distinction in PGDip medical education modules “Learning and Teaching in Medical Education”, and “Clinical Teaching in Dentistry” by University of Dundee, UK, 2021-2022
- Award of Distinction in “Research Project” by Queen Mary University of London, UK, 2007