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Muhammad Sohail Zafar
- Professor
- Ext: 5281
Prof. Muhammad Zafar completed his Ph.D. at Nottingham Trent University (2011) and MSc at Queen Mary University of London (2007), UK. He has vast teaching experience and a strong track record in academic research in the field of dentistry, having worked in various countries including the UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan, and Pakistan. Prof. Zafar holds several professional memberships and fellowships, including the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Faculty of Dental Trainers (FDTFEd), and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, UK (MFDSRCPSG). He has authored numerous articles, books, and book chapters, and his research interests focus on collaborative research at the intersection of clinical dentistry, oral health, regenerative medicine, and advanced biomaterials for clinical dental applications.
Education
- PhD, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK, 2011 [Recognized by the Ministry of Education, United Arab Emirates]
- 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 [Recognized by the Ministry of Education, United Arab Emirates]
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–Present
- 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–Present
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% of Highly Cited Researchers, listed by Stanford University for the year 2024
- Top 2% of Highly Cited Researchers, listed by Stanford University for the year 2023
- Top 2% Highly Cited Researchers, listed by Stanford University for the year 2022
- Top 2% Highly Cited Researchers, listed by Stanford University for the year 2021
- Top 2% Highly Cited Researchers, listed by Stanford University for the year 2020
- "Best Researcher Award" for the year 2022, Taibah University College of Dentistry, Saudi Arabia
- “Best Researcher Award” for the year 2023, Taibah University College of Dentistry, Saudi Arabia
- “Best Researcher Award” for the year 2024, Taibah University College of Dentistry, Saudi Arabia
- Member, Association of Science Educators in Dentistry (ASEiD), UK (Lifetime)
- Member, Pakistan Association of Medical Editors (PAME), Lifetime
- Registered with the 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, European Journal of Dentistry (SCOPUS Q1)
- Deputy Editor, European Journal of General Dentistry (SCOPUS Q4)
- Member, IADR-Pakistan Section; Member, IADR-UAE Section, since 2024
- "Best Paper Award" by the 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 the University of Dundee, UK, 2021-2022
- Award of Distinction for "Research Project" by Queen Mary University of London, UK, 2007
- Top 1% Peer Reviewer Award by Publons/Web of Science for the year 2019
- Publons' Top 1% Peer Reviewer Award for the year 2018, by Publons Academy
- Publons' Top 1% Peer Reviewer Award for Multidisciplinary Fields for the year 2017, by Publons Academy