Senior Lecturer with 16 years of experience in qualitative and quantitative research spanning differential geometry, general relativity, modified gravity and cosmology. Earned a Ph.D. in manifold theory and has since published 60 peer-reviewed journal articles. Brings a decade of undergraduate teaching and mentoring, service on multiple academic committees, supervision of eight undergraduate and postgraduate researchers, and leadership on six competitive, high-impact research projects.
show more »Dr. Norazlin has served in various capacities within the unit trust industry, leveraging the knowledge gained from her Bachelor of Economics (Hons) degree from the International Islamic University Malaysia. She transitioned into academia while pursuing her Master of Economics at the University of Malaya, and later earned a PhD in Accounting and Finance from the University of Glasgow. Her doctoral research focused on Islamic finance, particularly examining the intersections of the Islamic capital market, political economy, social theories, and sentiment analysis. Her current research reflects a strong commitment to advancing knowledge at the nexus of Islamic finance, economics, and sustainability. She focuses on critical areas such as ESG performance, and the development of carbon markets to support a carbon-neutral future. Her work also delves into the transformative potential of Islamic finance in promoting ethical and inclusive financial practices. Additionally, Dr. Norazlin champions practical and inclusive economic empowerment initiatives, such as training programs for micro entrepreneurship, aiming to bridge gaps in socio-economic development. She warmly invites PhD candidates who are passionate about these areas to join her in exploring innovative solutions and driving impactful research.
show more »Dr Cheah graduated from Universiti Sains Malaysia with a BSc (Hons) in 2003 and a MSc in 2007. He obtained his PhD in Oceanography from University of Tasmania in Australia in 2012 under a scholarship from the Australian Government’s Antarctic Climate & Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre. After submitting his PhD thesis in 2011, he was offered a postdoctoral position at Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research in Germany where he lived in Bremerhaven until 2013. He then moved to Taiwan in 2014 after securing a two-year Academia Sinica Postdoctoral Scholar award. In 2016, he was again awarded another Academia Sinica Postdoctoral Scholar award and spent another two years at Academia Sinica. In the same year, he won the best oral presentation award for the Asian Region category at the 34th Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research Open Science Conference. Since 2018, he has been a Senior Lecturer at University of Malaya’s Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences. His current research focuses on the changes in the atmosphere, land and ocean, and how these changes are affecting the oceans and marine organisms. He has participated in various international research voyages on board Australian, German, and Taiwanese research vessels including four in the Southern Ocean, two in the South China Sea, and one each in the North Pacific and Indian Oceans.
show more »RECENT PUBLICATION
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Islam, Ameena; Md Syed, Md Azalanshah (2026). Journalistic Professionalism in a Time of Paradoxes: ntv Online and "alternative Voice" in Bangladesh. Journalism Practice
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Adams, Donnie; Sothinathan, Jayanti S.; Radzi, Norfariza Mohd (2026). Science Mapping The Evolution of Middle Leadership Research, 2002-2023. Educational Management Administration & Leadership
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Ooi, Ai-Yee; Lim, Kian-Ping (2026). Multiple Blockholders and Governance Through Voice: Evidence from Blockholder Board Representation. Applied Economics Letters
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Azahari, Ahmad Fikri Azfar Ahmad; Naim, Wan Naimah Wan Ab; Sari, Nor Ashikin Md; Lim, Einly; Mokhtarudin, Mohd Jamil Mohamed (2026). Advancement in Computational Simulation and Validation of Congenital Heart Disease: a Review. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering
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Fatima, Sahar; Hong, Wei-Han; Noor, Mohamad Nabil Mohd; Foong, Chan Choong; Pallath, Vinod (2026). Evaluating The Instructional Strategies Influencing Self-regulated Learning in Clinical Clerkship Years: a Mixed Studies Review. Teaching and Learning in Medicine
TOTAL PUBLICATIONS AS OF DATE 148
LATEST AWARDED GRANT
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School Management Health Diagnosis to Improve The Quality of Education in The Context of Education in Indonesia and Malaysia
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Biomonitor X: Next-generation Biodiversity Surveillance
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Design of a State of The Art High-ratio Converter in 130nm Technology Node
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Assessment and Optimisation of Leachate-to-biogas Conversion for Msw Power Plant Applications
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Improvisation of Universiti Malaya Grant Management System Via Web-based Workflow Automation
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Shielding Our Heritage: Digital Safety for Orang Asal Sabah
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Penglipur Lara & Pergerakan Kretif Igal-igal Bagi Kanak-kanak Bajau Sama
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Regulation of Collagen Synthesis in Rats Following Oral Administration of Spritzer Natural Mineral Water
