Research Interest: Oral; Maxillofacial; Craniofacial; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Molecular Biology; Tumor Immunology; Melanoma

Research Interest: Developing computerized image analysis and pattern identi cation tools to facilitate synergistic and correlative analysis of disease signatures across multiple scales and functionalities from histopathology, ultrasound and fundus images for early com-puterized diagnosis, and prognosis of oral cancer, breast cancer, diabetic retinopathy,glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration

Research Interest: Implantology and orthognatic surgery and craniofacial surgery

Research Interest: I am interested in research the oral cells and associated oral pathologies, as well as the effect of new and alternative therapies on the oral tissues and microbiota. 

Research Interest: Head and Neck Reconstruction Non melanoma skin cancer Melanoma Microsurgery maxillo facial surgery

Dr Raja is a renowned periodontist and academic at the School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), where he has been a dedicated faculty member since 1999. Dr Raja earned his PhD in periodontal immunology from the University of Glasgow, UK, in 2014, complementing his specialist training in periodontics (M.Clin.Dent) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.), both from the University of Malaya in 2004 and 1997, respectively. Dr. Raja is an expert in periodontology and dental biomaterials, with research interests spanning periodontal immunology, clinical studies, teledentistry, and the development of innovative biomaterials. He has an extensive portfolio of internationally refereed publications in high-impact journals and serves as an editor for several esteemed dental and oral health journals. At USM, Dr. Raja teaches periodontology at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He currently leads the Periodontics Unit and serves as the Postgraduate Coordinator for the Periodontics Programme. His commitment to education and mentorship has extended to the supervision of numerous research projects at the doctoral and master's levels. Dr. Raja has held significant leadership roles in professional organizations, including serving as President of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Malaysian Section (2018–2020) and Vice President of the Malaysian Society of Oral Microbiologists and Oral Pathologists (MySOMOI) (2018–2020). Beyond academia, Dr. Raja has contributed to public education by authoring children’s books for Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, focusing on oral health awareness. With a blend of clinical expertise, academic leadership, and research excellence, Dr Raja is a committed advocate for advancing oral health education and research.

Research Interests:

a.         Immunology of periodontal diseases

b.         Clinical research in periodontal diseases

c.         Teledentistry

d.         Prevention strategies in treating periodontal disease

e.         Dental Biomaterials

Research Interest: Biomaterials, Cancer Nanotechnology, Drug Delivery, Stem Cells Technology

Research Interest: Oral cancer carcinogenesis and its chemoprevention. 

Research Interest: paediatric and adult facial deformity surgery and TMJ surgery.

Research Interest: Head and neck oncology and head and neck reconstructive surgery

Research Interest: Periodontal Disease. Periodontal treatment. Lasers. Cell culture. Oral medicine. Down syndrome

Research Interest: Tumor pathology investigating the molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis at the level of head and neck, female genitalia, mammary gland, respiratory system, urogenital apparatus and colon

Research Interest: Head and Neck Cancers, especially on the oral squamous cell carcinomas

Research Interest: Laser Dentistry,  Laser Welding, Laser Oral Surgery

Research Interest: Management of oral and craniofacial trauma, deformities & tumors; Stem cells and tissue engineering of oral & craniofacial region