About Agent: Dr. Mohd Hafiz Md Hanif · Biography & experience

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Dr. Mohd Hafiz Md Hanif
Dr. Mohd Hafiz Md Hanif
Senior Lecturer & EdTech Innovator
BIO DATA

Educational Technology specialist working on AI in Education, Learning Analytics and Virtual Reality. Recently completed a five-year industry stint applying educational technology in fields outside academia, including humanitarian work and media. Interested in where pedagogy meets emerging technology, and in Social Return on Investment (SROI) frameworks for humanitarian projects.

Dr. Mohd Hafiz Md Hanif is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Educational Studies, Faculty of Human Development, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). He holds a PhD in Education from the University of Warwick (UK), a Master's in Instructional Technology from the University of Malaya, and a B.Ed (TESL) from UPSI. Beyond academia, he is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at UmmahPrima Networks and the Director of Strategy at MAPIM Malaysia. His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence in Education, Learning Analytics, and Immersive Learning Environments (VR/AR).

With a strong foundation in both pedagogy and technology, my work aims to bridge the gap between theoretical educational frameworks and practical technological implementations. My roles at UmmahPrima Networks and MAPIM allow me to apply these principles in real-world scenarios, from corporate training to humanitarian crisis management.

Ops History

Director of Strategy

2023 – Present
MAPIM Malaysia
Leadership

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

2025 – Present
UmmahPrima Networks
Corporate

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

2021 – 2025
SiagaX Industries
Corporate

Honorary Secretary General

2020 – Present
Persatuan Teknologi Pendidikan Malaysia (PTPM) / Malaysian Educational Technology Association (META)
Professional Body

Senior Lecturer

2016 – Present
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)
Academic

Director

2019 – 2022
Neoteric Education Initiative Centre (NiCE), UPSI
Academic Leadership

Academic Technology Project Developer

2014 – 2015
University of Warwick
Technical

Tutor

2009 – 2016
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)
Academic

Training / Edu

2012 – 2016

University of Warwick, UK

PhD in Education

Online learning and open online communities.

2010 – 2012

University of Malaya, Malaysia

Master of Instructional Technology

Learning in communities of practice.

2002 – 2008

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Malaysia

Bachelor of Education (TESL) with Honours

Minor in literature.

Specialized Certs

Google Certified TrainerGoogle Cloud InnovatorApple TeacherATLAS.ti Junior Professional Trainer

Awards & Recognition

INNOVATION

Silver Medal

2020

Seoul International Invention Fair 2020

For the Kelasruum learning analytics platform.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang

2019

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)

Excellent Service Award, for contribution to the university.

Technical Arsenal

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
JavaScript / TypeScript90%
React & Next.js85%
Node.js80%
MongoDB75%
Python70%
E-LEARNING PLATFORMS
Moodle95%
Canvas LMS85%
Google Classroom90%
Discord for Education80%
Custom LMS Development85%
AI & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
Chatbot Development85%
Virtual Reality (VR)80%
Augmented Reality (AR)75%
Learning Analytics90%
AI in Education Applications85%
CREATIVE MEDIA
Photoshop85%
Illustrator80%
Premiere Pro75%
Canva90%
InDesign70%

Language Protocols

English
Fluent

PhD from UK, all academic work conducted in English

Malay
Native

First language

Arabic
Basic

Reading and basic conversation

Mandarin
Basic Understanding

Passive comprehension from supervising Chinese students

Academic Service & Leadership

Journal Reviewer

2016 – PresentPeer Review
> Asia Pacific Journal of Education (Taylor & Francis)
> Malaysian Journal of Education
> PERTANIKA Journal

External PhD Examiner

2020 – PresentExamination
> Tamilnadu Teachers Education University, India

International Book Reviewer

2021 – PresentPeer Review
> Bristol University Press

Programme Accreditation Committee Member

2019 – PresentAcademic Leadership
> UPSI - Curriculum Review and Quality Assurance

Press Kit & Public Engagement

YOUTUBE CHANNEL

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Educational content on EdTech, research methods, and pedagogical innovation

Tutorial VideosResearch TipsSoftware ReviewsThought Leadership

Fellowships

FELLOWSHIP

CEO@Faculty Programme 2.0 Fellow

Jabatan Pendidikan Tinggi (JPT), Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi • 2018

Selected for the second cycle of the programme. Spent six months attached to Al-Ikhsan Sports under the guidance of its Chairman, Tuan Haji Ali Hassan.

Strategic Collaborations

NATIONAL

Ministry of Education (MOE) PBD Assessment Tooling

Ministry of Education Malaysia • 2017 – 2019

Collaborated on assessment tooling for teachers' classroom-based assessment (Pentaksiran Bilik Darjah, PBD), including a pilot study of the platform's usability.

MEDIA CONTACT

Expertise Areas

Educational TechnologyAI in EducationLearning AnalyticsVirtual Reality in LearningCrisis Management Technology

Available For

> Media Interviews
> Conference Speaking
> Workshop Facilitation
> Educational Consulting
> Technology Commentary