Dr. Mohd Shahril Nizam Shaharom (Dr. Sarel) is a Senior Lecturer, educational technology specialist, AI educator, and digital transformation consultant with expertise in Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED), AI Literacy, Digital Skills, Instructional Design, and Learning Technologies. Since 2004, he has pioneered innovative e-learning initiatives, including diskusiMAYA, the MAYA Project, and Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) platforms that integrate technology with learner-centred pedagogy to enhance teaching, learning, and collaboration in higher education. A recognised trainer and keynote speaker, Dr. Sarel works closely with universities, government agencies, schools, and industry to accelerate digital transformation and AI adoption. His training and consultancy focus on AI literacy, curriculum innovation, digital competencies, and the responsible use of emerging technologies in education. He is the founder of the Scholar AI Project, which has developed AI-powered educational assistants such as SKORLAH, Scholar Proposal Mentor, Scholar Bloom's Digital Taxonomy, Scholar Intelligence Report, and Scholar UM Expert. These solutions support teaching, research, assessment, curriculum development, and academic productivity through practical AI applications. Driven by his philosophy, "Do the Ordinary Creatively and Dare to Be Different," Dr. Sarel is committed to empowering educators and institutions to build innovative, future-ready, and sustainable learning ecosystems through educational technology and Artificial Intelligence.
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Department of Curriculum and Instructional Technology, Faculty of Education Office of The, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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umexpert.um.edu.my/nizamsaril
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