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

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 – PresentChief Technology Officer (CTO)
2025 – PresentChief Technology Officer (CTO)
2021 – 2025Honorary Secretary General
2020 – PresentSenior Lecturer
2016 – PresentDirector
2019 – 2022Academic Technology Project Developer
2014 – 2015Tutor
2009 – 2016Training / Edu
University of Warwick, UK
Online learning and open online communities.
University of Malaya, Malaysia
Learning in communities of practice.
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Malaysia
Minor in literature.
Specialized Certs
Awards & Recognition
Silver Medal
2020Seoul International Invention Fair 2020
For the Kelasruum learning analytics platform.
Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang
2019Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)
Excellent Service Award, for contribution to the university.
Technical Arsenal
Language Protocols
PhD from UK, all academic work conducted in English
First language
Reading and basic conversation
Passive comprehension from supervising Chinese students
Academic Service & Leadership
Journal Reviewer
External PhD Examiner
International Book Reviewer
Programme Accreditation Committee Member
Press Kit & Public Engagement
Dr Hafiz Explains
VisitEducational content on EdTech, research methods, and pedagogical innovation
Fellowships
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
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.