Dr. Mohammed Abdulrazzaq Jabbar is an experienced academic and researcher in Occupational Health and Public Health, currently serving as an Associate Professor at Gulf Medical University, UAE. He holds a Ph.D. in Occupational Health and Safety, with extensive academic experience spanning over 15 years in Malaysia and the UAE, including roles as Clinical Associate Professor at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (Malaysia). His academic work focuses on occupational and environmental health, epidemiology, and community medicine, with strong involvement in teaching, curriculum development, and postgraduate supervision.
He has a substantial research portfolio, with numerous publications in high-impact, SCOPUS- and Web of Science-indexed journals, covering areas such as musculoskeletal disorders, environmental exposures, public health, and health promotion. He has actively participated in and presented at many international conferences, contributing both oral and poster presentations across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Additionally, he has been involved in multiple funded research projects, both internal and external, and has contributed to academic program development.
His professional development is supported by extensive training and continuous professional development activities in occupational health, clinical research, and medical education. He is also actively engaged as a journal reviewer and editor, and a member of several professional medical and occupational health organizations.
Educational background
- Professional Diploma in Occupational Medicine: Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
- PhD.: University Putra Malaysia
- MSc: National University of Malaysia
- MBChB: University of Baghdad
Area of specialty
- Occupational Health
- Occupational Medicine
- Community Medicine
- Health Research
- Environmental Health and Climate Change
- Research Methodology and Biostatistics using SPSS
Areas of Research Interest
- Occupational Diseases and Occupational Risk Factors
- Environmental Health and Climate Change
- Community Medicine
- Health Research and Medical Education
- Research methodology, Biostatistics, SPSS
Publications
- Finney D, Hashim ALO, Bylappa SK, Mugar AE, Nandhagopal M, Jabbar MA, Rahamathullah N. (2026) Genotypic distribution and molecular epidemiology of HPV in women in the UAE using PNA-based RT PCR. PLoS One 21(3): e0346052. [link]. (Q1 SCOPUS Indexed Journal)
- Retneswari Masilamani, Mohammed Abdulrazzaq Jabbar, Esther Lau Yi Ci , Seah Zi Feng and Shreena Kaur (2025) Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Its Associated Factors Among Retail Shop Employees of Sungai Long Town in Selangor. Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine 2025, Vol. 25 (1): 81-89 (SCOPUS Indexed Journal)
- Tarun Amalnerkar, Mohammed Abdulrazzaq Jabbar, Swapneela Jacob, Chong Jing Yi (2025) Effect of Acute Moderate Intensity Aerobic Exercise on Attributes of Sleep Among Insomniac University Students: A Pilot Study. Int J Physiother. Vol 12(2), 221-229 (WOS Indexed Journal)
- Israa O. Yousif, Nazeerullah Rahamathullah, Nelofar S. Khan, Mohammad Mesbahuzzaman, Mohammed Abdulrazzaq, Fawzia A. AlObeidli, Praveen K. kandakurti (2025) Prevalence of immunoglobulin E sensitization to various inhaled allergens among the residents of the Northern United Arab Emirates. Saudi Med J 2025; Vol. 46 (3): 282 – 91. (WOS Indexed Journal)
- Imtiyaz Ali Mir, Jia Qi Phang, Mohammed Abdulrazzaq Jabbar and Syeda Humayra (2024) Prevalence of Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study. Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine 2024, Vol. 24 (1):123-130 (SCOPUS Indexed Journal)
- Mohammed Abdulrazzaq Jabbar, Jayesh Chandran, Khor Tze Hong, and Retneswari Masilamani (2023) Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Cashiers in Selangor, Malaysia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine 23 (2): 300-311. (SCOPUS Indexed Journal)
- Huan Li, Kye Mon Min Swe, Mohammed Abdulrazzaq Jabbar, Siew Mooi Ching, Chai Nien Foo (2023) A Randomized Controlled Study of Improving Patient Satisfaction with Community Health Services Through Health Promotion Interventions in Xian, China. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 19 (SUPP 17): 1-8. (SCOPUS Indexed Journal)
- Vinosh Kumar Purushothaman, Vinodhkumar Ramalingam, Ryan Wee Yao Xian, Sharmila Gopala Krishna Pillai, Mohammed Abdulrazzaq Jabbar, Yughdtheswari Muniandy, Arun Vijay Subbarayalu, Rajkumar Krishnan Vasanthi (2023) The Relationship Between Smartphone Usage Pattern and Cervical Proprioception in Adults with Text Neck Syndrome in Malaysia. National Journal of Community Medicine 14 (12): 821-826. (SCOPUS Indexed Journal)
- Gary KK Low, Sam Froze Jiee, Retneswari Masilamani, Selvanaayagam Shanmuganathan, Pramila Rai, Mitali Manda, Osamudiamen Favour Omosumwen, Jackob Kagize, Alex I. Gavino, Aizad Azahar & Mohammed Abdulrazzaq Jabbar (2023) Routine blood parameters of dengue infected children and adults. A meta-analysis. Pathogens and Global Health, DOI: 1080/20477724.2022.2161864 WOS Q1 (Taylor & Francis)
- Imtiyaz Ali Mir, Muhammad Noh Zulfikri Mohd Jamali, Shang Kuan Ng, Mohammed Abdulrazzaq Jabbar, Syeda Humayra (2023) Determinants and Predictors of Mental Health during and after COVID-19 Lockdown among University Students in Malaysia. PLoS ONE 18 (1): e0280562 (WOS Q2)
- Huan Li, Kye Mon Min Swe, Mohammed Abdulrazzaq Jabbar, Siew Mooi Ching (2023) Patients’ satisfaction on primary healthcare services in China and its associated factors during Covid-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study. Malaysian Family Physician 18 (4):1-8. (SCOPUS Indexed Journal)