Dr Siti Hajar is a Professor at the Department of Social Administration and Justice, University of Malaya. Her core area of expertise is Social Policy. Over the 20 years, she has been involved in developing and promoting the teaching, learning and research opportunities in the field of social policy and social work. She teaches social policy, social welfare system, social planning, social evaluation and monitoring, research methodology and social theories. Her research interests focus on social care programs for the at-risk children in Malaysia, children well-being and social development for vulnerable social groups.  

20 YEARS of teaching and research experience H-Index = 10 40 ++ Journal Publication, Media appearences Principal investigator for 20++ Grants including International Grant under the Intenational Labor Organization (Internal Grant: RM 859,901.83, External Grant: RM 4,026,955.01) 25 ++ Patents and Copyrights Expert consultant, trainers and partner for Government, Private sectors and International (ie: Coordinator for My STEM Ambassador Program under MOHE, Interviewer for Government Scholarship, Program accreditator, Expert consultant for Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Competition,Honeywell Design Competition,British International Education AssociatioN, International Labor Organization) Experience in Outcome Based Education and MQF documentation Evaluator for Engineering Programme under the Engineering Accreditation Council, Malaysia  Member, NSC Steering Committee, Academy Science Malaysia  Coordinator for B40 Educational Programs, National STEM Association  HRDF Certified Trainer

  Started as a Physical Education teacher in secondary school for 6 years. Received a Master's degree (Physical Education) from UPM in 2000. In 2002, began serving as a Physical Education lecturer at the Faculty of Education, University of Malaya. Then in 2007, went on to pursue Doctor of Philosophy at UPSI in the field of Sports Science Education and graduated in 2012. Currently, serving as a Physical Education and Health lecturer for undergraduate education, diploma education, master, and doctor of philosophy programs. At the same time, conducting the supervision of master and doctorate students. Has authored several books and chapters related to Physical Education and Health. Also, wrote articles that have been published locally and abroad. Besides, also conducted researches related to Physical Education and Health. The results of the researches have been presented in national and international seminars and conferences.