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An Educational Technology expert specializing in AI in Education, Learning Analytics, and Virtual Reality. Passionate about bridging the gap between pedagogy and emerging technologies.
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 SiagaX Industries and the Director of Strategic 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 SiagaX and MAPIM allow me to apply these principles in real-world scenarios, from corporate training to humanitarian crisis management.
Ops History
Director of Strategic
2023 – PresentChief Technology Officer (CTO)
2021 – PresentHonorary Secretary General
2020 – PresentSenior Lecturer
2016 – PresentDirector
2019 – 2022Academic Tech Project Developer
2014 – 2015Training / Edu
University of Warwick, UK
Focused on Online Learning and Open Online Community.
University of Malaya, Malaysia
Focused on Learning within Community of Practice
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Malaysia
Minor in Literature
Specialized Certs
Awards & Recognition
Silver Medal
2020Seoul International Invention Fair 2020
Awarded for Kelasruum.io Learning Analytics Platform
Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang
2019Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)
Excellence Service Award for outstanding 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
UPSI • 2021 – 2022
Selected fellow for entrepreneurial leadership development programme for academic staff. Focused on transforming research outputs into social enterprises and community impact initiatives.
Strategic Collaborations
Ministry of Education (MOE) Digital Content Development
Ministry of Education Malaysia • 2020 – 2021
Collaborated on national-level digital content development for emergency remote teaching during pandemic. Contributed to teacher training materials and online learning best practices documentation.