Asiya Faheema is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics with experience in both clinical practice and academia. She specializes in the management of metabolic syndrome, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus, and nutrition support through enteral and parenteral nutrition. Passionate about teaching, mentorship, and research, she is committed to advancing evidence-based nutrition care while fostering the professional development of future nutrition professionals.

General Information

• Full Name: Asiya Faheema M
• Designation: Assistant Professor
• Department: Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Area of Specialization: Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, Diabetes
• Date of Joining: 22/06/2026

Academic Qualifications

Professional Experience

Research Publications, Event Coordination & Project Guidance

Selected Research & Publications:

• Asiya Faheema M and Surya M Kottaram (2021). “The Influence of Diet Pattern on Metabolic Syndrome in Females of Malappuram District.” Published in Research Proceedings, ISBN: 978-81-7255-142-1.

Key Institutional Events Coordinated:

• Content Creator: Exhi Vision, IQRAA International Research Center, February 2026.
• Program Convener: Nutri EXPO, IQRAA International Hospital and Research Center, September 2025.
• MC: Nutrition Neuro Science in Integrative Care – Optimising Brain Health, IQRAA International Hospital and Research Centre, November 2024.
• Organising Committee: Food Education Webinarathon 2025, conducted by Community Nutrition Forum Keralam.

Community & Extension Activities

• Project Name: Food Education – Webinarathon 2025
  Target Audience / Beneficiaries: Public.
  Role: Organizer and Resource Person.
  Brief Description: Food Education – Webinarathon 2025 by Community Nutrition Forum was a public awareness program conducted to promote nutrition literacy, healthy eating habits, and food safety among the general public through expert-led webinars and interactive sessions. As Organizer and Resource Person, coordinated the event and delivered educational content to enhance community awareness and informed food choices.
• Project Name: Health Column – Aayurarogyam, Veekshanam Daily
  Target Audience / Beneficiaries: Public.
  Role: Writer.
  Brief Description: Authored a health awareness article published on 09/05/2026 on food poisoning, its causes, prevention, and safe food handling practices. The article also highlighted proper food storage methods based on the composition and perishability of different food groups, helping readers prevent foodborne illnesses and ensure food safety at home.
• Project Name: Health Column – Arogyam, Siraj Daily
  Target Audience / Beneficiaries: General Public.
  Role: Writer.
  Description: Authored a health awareness article on the role of nutrition in Parkinson’s disease, highlighting dietary strategies, drug–nutrient interactions, and nutrition-related approaches to support symptom management and quality of life.

Professional Development & Academic Accomplishments

Faculty Development Programmes (FDP) & Workshops Attended:

• Trained on the use of a Low FODMAP Diet for IBS by Monash University.
• Trained in ISPAE (Indian Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology) – BEST (Basic Education Series in Type 1 DM) – Batch 9.
• Completed Advanced Diabetic Educator Programme approved by the Commission of Dietetic Registration, US.
• Three-day comprehensive workshop on Research Methodology and Data Analysis using R, organized by IQRAA Centre for Research and Development (ICRD) in association with Achutha Menon Center for Health Science Studies, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Thiruvananthapuram – November 2024.

Seminars Participated & Paper Presentations:

• Participated as a Delegate in the Clinical Nutrition Conclave conducted by the Department of Clinical Nutrition, KIMSHEALTH, Thiruvananthapuram, on 15th August 2025. Theme: “Comprehensive Nutrition Strategies in Renal Care: From Pediatric to Geriatric.”

Invited Lectures / Keynote Sessions Delivered at External Institutions:

• Invited Resource Person for the Global Grant Project – Providing CGM and Education to T1DM, March 2026.
• Judging Panel: Diabetes Friendly – Cookery Competition for School Kids, conducted by DIET Kozhikode and T1 Diabetic Society Kerala, November 2025.
• Invited Resource Person: Delivered a session on “Nutritional Strategies and Case Studies in Hepatitis Management” as part of the World Hepatitis Day Celebration organized by KAHM Unity Women’s College, Manjeri, in July 2025, focusing on evidence-based nutritional management and practical case-based approaches in hepatitis care.

MOOC / SWAYAM Courses Completed:

• SWAYAM NPTEL: Educational Technology, Manipur University, Imphal.
• National Diabetic Educator Programme by Dr. Mohan’s Academy.

Memberships in Professional Bodies & Institutional Councils

• Life Member, Indian Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.
• Lifetime Member, Indian Dietetic Association.