
The Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Science at SEGi University is a rigorous research-based programme designed for graduates and professionals committed to advancing innovation in healthcare and medical sciences. Aligned with national health priorities, this programme nurtures high-impact research, evidence-based practices, and global collaboration — preparing graduates to shape the future of healthcare.
Students undertake advanced training in quantitative and qualitative research methods, before embarking on independent supervised research leading to a dissertation and viva voce. With diverse research areas such as Public Health, Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Pathology, and Biomedical Science, this PhD offers flexibility to specialise while contributing to real-world healthcare solutions.

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Researchers’ List
| No. | Name | Designation | Qualification | Areas of Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. Dr. Srikumar Chakravarthi | Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic, Research & Innovation) | MBBS, MD (Pathology), eMBA, MCAP (Member College of American Pathologists), FRSPH (UK) | Pathology, Oncology, Histopathology, Medical Education, Curriculum Development and Assessment |
| 2 | Major General (R) Professor Dato' Dr Mohd Zin bin Bidin | Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences | MD, MPH, MScCTM, MScEBM, FFOM, FACTM | Public Health and Tropical Medicine |
| 3 | Dr Saeid Reza Doust Jalali | Associate Professor, Head of Pre-Clinical Sciences (MBBS), Head of Research, Head of PhD in Medical Science by Research | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Clinical Biochemistry., M.Sc. Medical Biochemistry, B.Sc. (Hons) | Clinical Biochemistry, Proteomics |
| 4 | Dr Negar Shafiei Sabet | Associate Professor, Head of Master of Medical Science by Research | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Medical Microbiology., M.Sc. Medical Microbiology., B.Sc. (Hons) | Medical Microbiology, Immunology, Antibiotic resistant |
| 5 | Dr. Thida Than | Associate Professor | MBBS, MMed. Sc, PhD, Diploma in Medical Education | Anatomy |
| 6 | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saravana Kumar | Associate Professor of Anatomy | BDS, M.Sc (Psychology), M.Med. Sc (Anatomy), PhD (Medical Anatomy), Cert. Edu. Psy, MFDS | Anatomy and Psychology |
| 7 | Dr Wong Mei Szin | Lecturer | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Science, B.Sc. Biomedical Science (Hons) | Cell Biology, Cancer Biology & Therapeutics |
| 8 | Dr Urmila Banik | Associate Professor | MBBS, MPhil (Pathology), PhD (Histopathology & Oncopathology), Research Fellow (NCC,RI, Japan), Research Fellow (NIID, Japan) | Pathology |
| 9 | Dr.Mudasir Rashid Baba | Lecturer, Physiotherapy | MPT, PhD, PGDBEME(Ethics) | Interdisciplinary approach to medical conditions, Chronic illness, Functional recovery in cancer survivors, Development and validation of public health assessment tools, Digital health, Clinical Ethical |
| 10 | Chai Jen Wai | Senior Lecturer | PhD, BSc. Hons. Biochemistry | Biochemistry |
| 11 | Christinal Teh Pey Wen | Senior Lecturer | PhD. , BSc. Hons. Biomedical Science | Biochemistry |
| 12 | Dr Priscilla Das | Senior Lecturer | PhD in Community Medicine, MSc in Community Health, BSc in Major Biology (Hons) | Community medicine, Biostatistics |
| 13 | Wong Chew Ee | Lecturer cum Science Officer | PhD in Science | Chemistry and Microbiology |
| 14 | Muhammad Parial Shahani | Senior Lecturer , Head of Medical Education | MBBS, MSPH, PhD in Community Medicine. CHPE | Public Health, research Methodology, medical Education |
| 15 | Dr Koshy Philip | Associate Professor | B.Sc (Life Sciences), M.Sc (Microbiology major, Biochemistry minor), Ph.D (Microbial Biotechnology) | Microbial Biotechnology |