Rafi Rashid

Rafi Rashid serves as a Senior Lecturer at the National University of Singapore's Graduate School and Associate Director of Studies at Tembusu College, bringing extensive expertise in bacterial lipidomics, antimicrobial resistance, and interdisciplinary education. His research focuses on microbiology, lipidomics, biophysics, and biomedical engineering, with particular expertise in mass spectrometry, chromatography, microscopy, and cell biology techniques. As an educator, he teaches graduate courses on interdisciplinarity, research ethics, scientific integrity, and professional skills, while also serving as the Staff Advisor of the NUS Muslim Society and an accredited Islamic teacher under the Asatizah Recognition Scheme. His commitment to innovative education is demonstrated through his creation of the Microbiomes & Sustainability edX MOOC and his implementation of blended learning techniques. His research has contributed significantly to understanding bacterial lipid metabolism and antimicrobial resistance, as evidenced by his publications in prestigious journals. Beyond his academic work, he emphasizes the importance of putting the "Philosophy" back into "Doctor of Philosophy" and actively promotes sustainability and interdisciplinary approaches in both research and education.