Associate Professor Dr. Nurhidayah Abdullah is passionate about the pursuit of knowledge and making a meaningful impact on society. Within the legal field, her commitment to teaching and research plays a pivotal role in advancing legal understanding, fostering critical thinking, and shaping the future of the profession. She earned her PhD in Commercial Law from The University of Sydney Business School, holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and a Master’s degree in Comparative Laws from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)-providing her with deep insights into both Islamic and conventional legal frameworks. She was also called to the Bar as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya, enrichingly broadening her practical expertise.

In addition to her academic and research endeavors, Dr. Nurhidayah has authored numerous scholarly publications and presented her research globally. Her contributions extend beyond the university to the national and international level, where her work focuses prominently on gig economy workers, particularly amidst the legal challenges faced by these workers since the COVID-19 pandemic.At the national level, she was appointed to lead the consultancy team for the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) on the Study of the Policy and Legal Framework for the Gig Economy in Malaysia. The study's findings served as a primary reference for the Government in drafting the Gig Workers Act 2025. Currently, she serves as a member of the Gig Advisory Council (MPGig) under KESUMA, advising the government on the development and protection of gig workers in Malaysia. She also recently appointed as Chief Editor the book "Ekonomi Gig: Antara Fleksibiliti dan Realiti", which was launched by the Deputy Minister of KESUMA, YB Datuk Khairul Firdaus bin Akbar Khan-making it the first book to analyse gig economy issues (specifically in transportation) before and after the Gig Workers Act 2025.

At the international and institutional levels, her scholarship includes the publication of her first book, "Good Faith in Contractual Performance in Australia", by Palgrave Macmillan, a internationally reputable publisher. Recognized for her expertise, she was invited by The Right Hon. Tan Sri Dato' Sri Azahar Mohamed, former Chief Justice of Malaya(was), to deliver a talk titled "Good Faith in Contractual Performance" to a panel of judges at the Palace of Justice, Putrajaya. More recently, she served as a ‘Resource Person’ on Contract Law reform in Malaysia, providing critical insights into good faith in contractual performance to help shape national legal reform.