A distinguished Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialization in Upper Limb & Microsurgery and Hand Surgery. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kamarul Ariffin b. Khalid is recognized for his significant academic and clinical contributions, particularly in orthopaedic biomaterials and medical education. He has held key leadership roles, including Deputy Dean at Kulliyyah of Medicine, IIUM, and chairs the Board of Directors for IIUM Entrepreneurship and Consultancies Sdn. Bhd. His research interests span orthopaedic biomaterials, hand surgery, and medical education, with a Post Doctoral Fellowship in Hand and Upper Limb Surgery from The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Australia.