ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. THABET AHMAD ABDALLAH ABU-ALHAJ

Associate Prof. Dr. Thabet Ahmed Abdallah Abu-Alhaj, Specialized Lecturer And Researcher In Islamic And Qur’anic Studies Education and Academic Experience Ph.D. in Tafsir and Qur’anic Sciences, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan — 2009 MA. in Usuluddin, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan — 2003 PA. in Da’wah and Usuluddin, World Islamic Sciences and Education University, Amman, Jordan — 1995 Associate Prof. Dr.  Abu Alhaj has been serving at the University of Malaya since 2012, where he has gained extensive experience in teaching, supervision, curriculum development, and international research collaboration. His contributions have significantly advanced the field of Islamic and Qur’anic Studies within a global academic context. Professional Summary: A distinguished academic specializing in Islamic Studies in general and Qur’anic Studies in particular, proficient in both Arabic and English. He has dedicated his career to advancing the field of scientific research methodology, teaching and supervising research in both languages, and promoting intellectual integration between Islamic and modern sciences. He has authored and published over 86 scholarly works in reputable international journals and academic platforms in Arabic and English. He has supervised more than 50 postgraduate students from over 25 different countries, guiding them to complete their master’s and doctoral theses with excellence. His academic leadership extends beyond teaching and supervision. He serves as an editor for several highly ranked international scientific journals, and as a reviewer for numerous master’s and doctoral theses at both local and international levels. He is also recognized as an international trainer in scientific research and academic writing, and has actively participated in more than 70 international scientific conferences. Scientific Research Interests and Specializations Islamic Studies in general. Qur’anic Studies in particular. Contemporary and Comparative Intellectual Studies. Applied Islamic Studies. Traditional and Contemporary Scientific Research Methodologies. Management and Implementation of Scientific Research Projects Teaching Philosophy and Vision for Academic Development: He firmly believes in the universality and purposefulness of scientific research and the need for its continuous development. His academic philosophy emphasizes linking Islamic Studies with other scientific disciplines to achieve cognitive integration and holistic understanding. He advocates for innovative, non-traditional academic approaches that are closely connected to contemporary realities, aiming to provide practical and objective solutions that serve humanity as a whole. His vision for academic development centers on: Integrating undergraduate education with field-based learning; Connecting postgraduate research with applied and real-world contexts; and Promoting collaborative teamwork and academic excellence within the global research community. Through his academic, supervisory, and editorial contributions, he continues to play an influential role in shaping the future of Islamic and Qur’anic Studies at both the regional and international levels.

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ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. NORRODZOH BINTI HJ SIREN

Norrodzoh Binti Hj Siren or the name in her writing, Nor Raudah Hj Siren was born in Sabak Bernam, Selangor. Starting school at  National Primary School, Batu 38, Sabak Bernam Selangor and continued to Secondary School, SAMT Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Batu 38 Sabak Bernam, Selangor. She attended  at the University of Malaya (1988) and was awarded a Bachelor of Arts (Writing) in 1992 from the Writing Department, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (1989-1992). Then obtain biasiswazah UM to pursue a Master of Arts (Media) in 1998.  As a lecturer in the Department of Da'wah and Human Development, Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya since 1999. She was entrusted as Head of Department of Da'wah and Human Development in 2003- 2005, and got a Gift Training Study Leave for a Doctorate in the field of rhetoric writing (2005-2008). Was awarded his doctorate in 2010. She returned to hold the position as head of Department of Da'wah and Human Development (2011-2013). After finished doctorate, she continue the study and got a Bachelor's in Islamic Studies (Da'wah and Leadership) from National University of Malaysia in 2013. As a Lecturer she got three time for Excellent Employee Award and two time for Excellent Employee Certificate. She also wrote books, chapters of book, articles in journals etc. Her main areas of writing and research are media, education and da'wah.  In the social field, she have a lot of energy to contribute to the local community as a YDP PIBG National Primary School of Bukit Kuchai from 2002 to 2009. Involved in Alumni Media Studies, UM as Treasurer and Alumni ALSAMTiS (secondary School Alumni) as Vice President. Also involved in the Cooperative Seri Murni Puchong as a Member of the Board and now involved in Kelab Mantap Daie as a Secretary.

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ASSOCIATE PROF. IR. DR. TING HUA NONG

Associate Professor Ir. Dr. TING Hua Nong obtained his Bachelor, Master and PhD degree from University of Technology Malaysia, Malaysia. He is a Chartered Engineer of Engineering Council, UK and a member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET). He is a Professional Engineer (Ir) with the Board of Engineers Malaysia. He is currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya. He is a Visiting Professor at Jining Medical University, Shandong Province, China. He has active research collaboration with Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Southeast University and Jining Medical University. His research expertise and areas of research are speech analysis and processing and recognition, image processing and recognition, Artificial Intelligence, deep learning, and dielectric measurement with specific AI application in cancer research, cardiovascular diseases and respiratory diseases. He has completed supervision of 7 PhD students, 3 Master students by research and 21 Master students by coursework. Currently, he is supervising 9 PhD students and 5 Master students. He has published more than 37 ISI-indexed journal articles and 30 conference proceedings. His articles appear in high impact factor journals such as Expert Systems with Applications, Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, IEEE Access, Journal of Cancer and Journal of Voice. He has obtained several internal research grants of University of Malaya such as Short-Term Grant (PGP), University of Malaya Research Grant (UMRG), Research University (RU) grant and external research grants such as Science fund, UKM internal grant with a total of more than RM 1.45 million. He was involved as the technical programme committee and organizing committee in more than 25 national and international conferences. He has been an invited speaker for a few international conferences in China and Taiwan. He was actively involved as reviewer for more than 15 journals and 110 conferences, internal and external research grant proposals and postgraduate theses. He was a member of the Publicity Committee for International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering (IFMBE) in 2018-2022. He was member of the Asia Pacific Working Group, IFMBE in 2015-2018. He was a recipient of the IFBME Asia Pacific Research Networking Fellowship in 2012. Currently, he is collaborating with academicians from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Southeast University, Guangxi Medical University, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Swinburne University of Technology, Australia.     

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