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Mahenderan Appukutty (Associate Prof) (Dr.)
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Associate Professor
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Academic Qualification

  • PhD Nutritional Sciences (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)
  • MSc Sport Science (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
  • BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Community Health (Universiti Putra Malaysia)

Current Academic Responsibilities

  • Teaching undergraduates and post graduates on sports nutrition and biochemistry
  • Supervise final year research projects and postgraduates students
  • Conduct research

Research Projects

Funding Body Project Amount Title Status

Japan Society of Promotion of Science / Kagawa Nutrition University (Yen 500,000)

RM 17,600

A comprehensive evaluation on factors influencing body dissatisfaction of females: From a perspective of a Japan-Malaysia comparison

Principal Investigator		 2015 – present 

FRGS/2/2014/SKK10/UPM/02/10

RM127800

Adolescent dietary patterns and their relationships with obesity and cardiometabolic risk factors

Co-Investigator		 2014 - present

CPW & Nestle, Switzerland

RM 650,000

A Study on Breakfast Habits, Body Weight Status and Physical Activity among Malaysian Children and Adolescents in Malaysia

Co-Investigator – East Malaysia - Head

 Completed

MOHE RAGS (UiTM)

RM 80,000

Effect of Localoze Heat Coefficient on Skin Perfusion using Ricebag during Management f Soft Tissue Injury

Co-Investigator		 Completed

UiTM RIF Grant

RM 32,000

Exercise & Probiotics on Scopolamine-induced Memory Deficits in Experimental Animal Models

Principal Investigator		 Completed

UiTM RIF Grant

RM 32,000

Elucidating the molecular mechanisms of tocotrienols and exercise in experimental endometriosis

Co-Investigator		 Completed

UiTM RIF Grant

RM 32,000

Comparison of the cardiovascular risks, stress-responsiveness and level of physical activity correlations in Malay medical students in training locally and overseas

Co-Investigator		 Completed

FRGS grant for phase 1/2012

RM 195, 250.00

Deciphering the Immunomodulatory Function and Anti-diabetic Activity of Cassia Auriculata on Types I and Type II Diabetes

Co-Investigator		 Completed

JAPAN TORAY SCIENCE FOUNDATION:  Science & Technology Research Grant

RM20,000

Effect of exercise and probiotics supplementation on immune response to tetanus toxoid in a mouse model

Principal Investigator		  Completed

Food Industry grant (SmartNaco Sdn Bhd (M) & Promec Sdn Bhd (M)

RM60,000

  

Effect of colostrum supplementation on immunoendocrine responses, body composition and performance

Co-Investigator		  Completed
 

Institute for Research & Development, UiTM

RM21,000		  

UiTM ALTITUDE EXPEDITION: Nutrition, Body Composition and Lipid Profiles among Young High Altitude Climbers

Principal Investigator		  Completed
Institute for Research & Development, UiTM RM9,960

Plasma Leptin in Primary School Children: Relationship to Anthropometrics, Body Composition, Blood Pressure and Lipid Profiles

Principal Investigator		 Completed

 

Publications

JOURNAL

  • Siong Tee, Abdul Razak Nurliyana, Mohd Taib Mohd Nasir, A. Karim Norimah, Hamid Jan B Jan Mohamed, Sue Yee Tan, Mahenderan Appukutty, Sinead Hopkins, Frank Thielecke & Moi Kim Ong (2017). Breakfast consumption among Malaysian primary and secondary school children and relationship with body weight status – Findings from the MyBreakfast Study. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition – In press.
  • Mohd Taib Mohd Nasir, Abdul Razak Nurliyana, A. Karim Norimah, Hamid Jan B. Jan Mohamed, Sue Yee Tan, Mahenderan Appukutty, Sinead Hopkins, Frank Thielecke, Moi Kim Ong, Celia Ning & E. Siong Tee. (2017). Consumption of ready-to-eat cereals (RTEC) among Malaysian children and association with socio-demographics and nutrient intakes – findings from the MyBreakfast study, Food & Nutrition Research, 61:1, 1304692, DOI: 10.1080/16546628.2017.1304692 (ISI Listed Journal – IF:3.23)
  • Hamid Jan JM, Loy SL, Mohd Taib MN, A Karim N, Tan SY, Appukutty M, Abdul Razak N, Thielecke F, Hopkins S, Ong MK, Ning C, Tee ES. (2015). Characteristics associated with the consumption of malted drinks among Malaysian primary school children: findings from the MyBreakfast study. BMC Public Health. 15(1):1322. doi:10.1186/s12889-015-2666-5. (ISI listed journal – IF: 2.26)
  • AK N, Koo HC, JM HJ , MT MN , Tan SY, Appukutty M, et al. (2015) Whole Grain Intakes in the Diets Of Malaysian Children and Adolescents–Findings from the MyBreakfast Study. PLoS ONE 10(10): e0138247. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0138247. pmid:26473369. (ISI listed journal – IF: 3.23)
  • Appukutty  M, Ramasamy  K, Rajan S, Vellasamy S, Ramasamy R & Radhakrishnan AK. 2015. Effect of Orally Administered Soy Milk fermented with Lactobacillus plantarum LAB12 and Physical Exercise on Murine Immune Responses. Beneficial Microbes. 6(4): 491-496 (ISI listed journal – IF: 2.6)
  • Maghsoudi E, Kandiah M, Wai Kong L, & Mohd Yusof B, Rahmat A, Norasrudin S & Appukutty M. 2014. Physical Fitness and Metabolic Profile among Malay Undergraduates of a Public University in Selangor Malaysia. ASEAN J. Sci. Technol. Dev., 30(1&2): 37 – 43. [Indexed journal]
  • Maghsoudi E, Kandiah M, Wai Kong L, & Mohd Yusof B & Appukutty M. 2014. Physical fitness and academic performance among undergraduate students of a Public University in Malaysia. European Journal of Sports & Exercise Science 3(2): 6-11. [Indexed journal]
  • Shalini V, Sharmili V, Elizabeth G, Appukutty M & Rajesh R. 2013. Immunosuppressive activity of human umbilical cord and placenta derived mesenchymal stem cells on lymphocytes’ proliferation. Regenerative Research 2(1):41-49. [Indexed journal]
  • Nagoor MA, Appukutty M, Muhamad DA & Parnabas V. 2013. Physical fitness profiles among national powerlifters with disabilities. Jurnal Media Ilmu Keolahragaan Indonesia 3 (1) ISSN: 2088-6802 [Indexed journal]
  • Appukutty  M, Radhakrishnan AK, Ramasamy  K, Ramasamy  R, Majeed ABA, Ismail MN, Safii SN, Poh BK, Chinna  K, Haleagrahara  N. 2012. Colostrum supplementation protects against exercise - induced oxidative stress in the skeletal muscle in mice. BMC Research Notes 5:649.URL: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/5/649 (Pubmed, SCOPUS listed journal)
  • Rajan S, Nurul Nadiah MF, Appukutty M, Ramasamy K. 2012. Effects of climate changes on dissolved heavy metal concentrations among recreational park tributaries in Pahang, Malaysia. Biomedical Research 23 (1): 23-30. (ISI listed journal)
  • Rahmat A, Mckeller S, Appukutty M, Norasrudin S, Hosni H, Hashbullah I, Wan Faizal I & Nor Hasimah K. 2011. Efficacy of six-minute walk test on cardiac rehabilitation program. Australian Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences 5(9): 1740-1746. (SCOPUS listed journal)
  • Appukutty, M., Radhakrishnan, A.K., Ramasamy, K., Majeed, A.B.A., Ismail, M.N., Safii,NS., Chinna, K., & Poh BK. 2011. Modulation of interferon gamma thorough through orally administered bovine colostrum in active adolescent boys. Biomedical Research 22 (1): 18-22. (ISI listed journal)
  • Abdullah NM, Tumijan W, Appukutty M. 2011. Wheelchair athletes and their considerations in sporting activities. Media Ilmu Keolahragaan Indonesia 1(2): 206-13. ISSN: 2088-6802

BOOK

  • Tee ES, Zaitun Y, Mahenderan A, Winnie C, Norimah AK & Zawiah H (2015). Makan Sihat, Kekal Aktif, Cegah dan Kawal Diabetes. Nutrition Month Malaysia 2015 Guide Book (in Malay). Nutrition Month Malaysia Steering Committee, Kuala Lumpur; 59 p (ISBN – 978-967-5737-04-6).
  • Tee ES, Zaitun Y, Mahenderan A, Winnie C, Norimah AK & Zawiah H (2014). Makan Sihat, Bergerak Aktif: Cegah Obesiti. Nutrition Month Malaysia 2014 Guide Book (in Malay). Nutrition Month Malaysia Steering Committee, Kuala Lumpur; 59 p (ISBN – 978-967-5737-04-6).
  • Malaysian Dietary Guidelines for Children & Adolescent: 2013. In chapter 4: Attain healthy weight for optimum growth. Ministry of Health Malaysia. 79-98 p [ISBN – 978-967-0399-49-2]
  • Tee ES, Zaitun Y, Mahenderan A, Balaratnam I, Norimah AK & Zawiah H (2013). Prevent NCDs: Stay Free From Diet-Related Diseases. Nutrition Month Malaysia 2012 Guide Book (in English). Nutrition Month Malaysia Steering Committee, Kuala Lumpur; 59 p (ISBN – 978-967-5737-04-6).
  • Tee ES, Zaitun Y, Mahenderan A, Balaratnam I, Norimah AK & Zawiah H (2012). Hal-hal Pemakanan Keluarga / Family Nutrition Matters. Nutrition Month Malaysia 2012 Guide Book (in English and Bahasa Malaysia). Nutrition Month Malaysia Steering Committee, Kuala Lumpur; 50 p (ISBN – 978-967-5737-02-2).
  • Tee ES, Zaitun Y, Mahenderan A, Balaratnam I, Norimah AK & Zawiah H (2012). Tip Gaya Hidup Sihat – Panduan Pemakanan Praktikal untuk Keluarga. 16 p (ISBN 978-967-5737-03-9)
  • Tee ES, Zaitun Y, Mahenderan A, Balaratnam I, Norimah AK & Zawiah H (2011). Wholesome Meals.  Nutrition Month Malaysia 2011 Guide Book (in English and Bahasa Malaysia). Nutrition Month Malaysia Steering Committee, Kuala Lumpur; 50 p (ISBN 978-967-5737-01-05)
  • Nagoor MA, Anuar S & Appukutty M. 2006. Seratus soalan umum mengenai kecergasan, kesihatan dan penglibatan dalam sukan: Panduan untuk pengamal senaman dan aktiviti fizikal. UPENA, UiTM.

Involvement in Professional Organizations

  • Nurition Society of Malaysia (Asst Hon Secretary, Life Member)
  • Malaysia Association For The Study of Obesity (Council Member, Life Member)
  • Confederation of Sci & Tech Association in Malaysia (Hon Auditor)
  • Malaysian Association for Physical Ed,Sp Sc & Fitness (Exco Member, Life Member)
  • Malaysian Association of Sports Medicine (Life Member)
  • Malaysian Assoc for Sports Doping Control (Life Member)
  • The ASIAN Council of Exercise & Sports Science (Professional Member)
  • International Society of Exercise and Immunology (Ordinary Member)
  • International Socienty for Comparative Phy Ed & Sport (Ordinary Member)

Participation in continuing education and community service

  • Nutrition roadshows on community nutrition, Obesity Camp

Area of Interest

  • Nutrition physiology, Exercise Immunology,  Physical Activity and Health

Awards

INNOVATION

  • Gold Medal (Ricebag Design) – Invention, Innovation & Design Expo 2013 (iidex2013)
  • Bronze Medal (e-Nutrition Advisor) – National University Carnival on e-Learning (NUCeL 2014)

HONOURS AND AWARDS

Year Title Award Authority Award Type
2017 Excellent Grant – International Universiti Teknologi MARA Bronze Medal
2016 NSM Fellow Nutrition Society of Malaysia Fellow
2015 Excellent Service 2014 Universiti Teknologi MARA Excellent Service
2013 NSM Publication Prize (Dairy Nutrition Research) Nutrition Society of Malaysia Industry Prize by (Fonterra (M) Sdn Bhd Research Publication Prize
2011 Journal Publication Universiti Teknologi MARA Journal Publication Prize
2011 Asian Researcher Fellowship National Institute of Health & Nutrition, Tokyo, Japan Research Fellowship
2008 Young scholar award International Society for Comparative Physical Education and Sport Publication Award
2007 Science & Technology Research Grant TORAY Foundation of Japan Research Grant
2007 Food Industry grant SmartNaco Sdn Bhd, Promec Sdn Bhd Research Grant
2005 Postgraduate scholarship Universiti Teknologi MARA Scholarship
2003 South East Asia Nutrition Leadership SEAMEO Tropmed University of Indonesia Training Award
2002 NSM Postgraduate Thesis Prize (MSc) Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM) Thesis Award

 

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Faculty of Sports Science & Recreation

Bangunan Akademik 3, Universiti Teknologi MARA,
40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, MALAYSIA

Tel : (+603) 55442912/2913 
Faxs : (+603) 55442910 

Email : fsr@salam.uitm.edu.my 

           

           

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