Assist. Prof. Dr. Rundk Ahmad Hwaiz
Head of Department
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Vision
To be a leading center of excellence in nutrition and dietetics, advancing education, research, and clinical practice in human nutrition at regional and international levels.
Mission
The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics is committed to delivering high-quality, research-driven education and professional training in clinical nutrition and food sciences.
We prepare graduates with advanced scientific knowledge, practical skills, and professional competencies to promote healthy nutrition, support disease prevention and management, and contribute to improving public health outcomes through evidence-based practice, research, and community engagement.
Strategic Priorities
1. Academic Excellence & Teaching Innovation
- Develop and implement evidence-based curricula aligned with international standards
- Integrate clinical training, practical experience, and research opportunities
- Promote continuous professional development for faculty and students by 2030
2. Research & Innovation
- Advance research addressing local and regional nutrition challenges
- Increase research publications and conference participation by ≥30% within 5 years
- Promote applied research in clinical nutrition, food safety, and public health nutrition
3. Community Engagement & Health Impact
- Conduct regular nutrition awareness campaigns and outreach programs
- Support vulnerable populations through targeted nutrition interventions
- Collaborate with NGOs, schools, and public health organizations to improve community health
4. Industry & Institutional Partnerships
- Strengthen collaboration with food industries, hospitals, and research institutions
- Facilitate internships, training, and career placement opportunities
- Expand consultancy and professional nutrition services
5. Digital Transformation & Innovation
- Integrate digital nutrition tools and dietary assessment software into training
- Develop online learning and tele-nutrition services
- Enhance digital competencies for modern nutrition practice
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on clinical nutrition and food sciences
- Integration of evidence-based practice and community health
- Active collaboration with healthcare and food sectors
- Commitment to modern teaching methods and applied training
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of human nutrition, metabolism, and disease prevention
- Assess nutritional status using dietary, clinical, biochemical, and anthropometric methods
- Apply medical nutrition therapy for prevention and management of diseases
- Implement food safety and quality management practices
- Design and deliver effective nutrition education and counseling programs
- Demonstrate ethical, culturally sensitive, and professional practice
- Apply evidence-based approaches and collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams