Curriculum Vitae

DR. MOHD HAFIZ BIN MOHD SAADON

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Fiqh and Usul
    Academy of Islamic Studies
  • 0379676011

BIOGRAPHY

 

 

Dr Mohd Hafiz bin Mohd Saadon is an astrophysicist and an astronomer. He received his BSc (Hons.) in Applied Physics (2009) and MSc in Astronomy (2014) at University Malaya. Later, he was awarded the Doctorate Degree (PhD) specializing in Astrophysics at the University of New South Wales in 2021. The area of expertise also includes Islamic astronomy and specializing in galactic archaeology, astronomical spectroscopy, galactic and stellar formation and evolution, and stellar chemical behaviour. Dr Mohd Hafiz is experienced in using big data analysis for the research and the study of chemical behavioural patterns in stellar clusters and galactic populations.

 

 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • SOLAR SYSTEM
  • STELLAR SYSTEM GALACTIC AND EXTRAGALACTIC
  • ASTROPHYSICS

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • Doctoral Degree (PhD)
    University of New South Wales, Australia
  • Ijazah Sarjana Sains (Astronomi), (Astronomi)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • IJAZAH SARJANA MUDA SAINS, LULUS DENGAN KEPUJIAN, FIZIK GUNAAN (MAJOR) UNIVERSIT, (Fizik Gunaan)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • PENGAWAL DOKUMEN DAN INVENTORI FALAK
    01 Apr 2023 - 31 Dec 2026 (Faculty)
  • PENYELARAS KERTAS PROJEK BAGI PROGRAM SARJANA MUDA SYARIAH PENGKHUSUSAN FALAK
    01 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2026 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    01 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2025 (Faculty)
  • Pengurus, Online Journal of Research in Islamic Studies (RIS)
    26 Jan 2022 - 25 Jan 2025 (Faculty)
  • Editor Bahasa Inggeris bagi Jurnal Fiqh
    01 Nov 2021 - 30 Oct 2024 (Department of Fiqh and Usul, Academy of Islamic Studies)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Bertindak (Task-Force) Geran Penyelidikan bagi Jabatan Fiqh dan Usul
    01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 (Department of Fiqh and Usul, Academy of Islamic Studies)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Bertindak (Task-Force) Penerbitan CA-WOS Jabatan Fiqh dan Usul
    01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 (Department of Fiqh and Usul, Academy of Islamic Studies)
  • Committee Members
    01 Nov 2022 - 01 Dec 2022 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    01 Nov 2022 - 01 Dec 2022 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    24 May 2022 - 20 Oct 2022 (Department)
  • Acting Head of Department
    02 Sep 2022 - 18 Sep 2022 (Faculty)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • JUNIOR MEMBER OF INTERNATIONAL ASTRONOMICAL UNION (IAU), MEMBER
    Since 2023 (International)
  • INTERNATIONAL MEMBER OF THE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA, MEMBER
    Since 2018 (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • BEST GOLD AWARD INNOVAS 2022
    Faculty Of Leadership And Management, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia , 2022 (National)
  • GOLD AWARD INNOVAS 2022
    Faculty of Leadership and Management, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, 2022 (National)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Faid, Muhamad Syazwan; Nawawi, Mohd Saiful Anwar Mohd; Saadon, Mohd Hafiz Mohd; Nahwandi, Muhammad Syaoqi; Shariff, Nur Nafhatun Md; Hamidi, Zety Sharizat; Wahab, Raihana Abdul; Norman, Mohd Paidi; Ahmad, Nazhatulshima (2023). Confirmation methodology for a lunar crescent sighting report, NEW ASTRONOMY. 103. doi:10.1016/j.newast.2023.102063
  2. Sharma, S., Hayden, M. R., Bland-Hawthorn, J., Stello, D., Buder, S., Zinn, J. C., . . . Wyse, R. F. G. (2021). Fundamental relations for the velocity dispersion of stars in the Milky Way. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 506(2), 1761-1776. doi: 10.1093/mnras/stab1086
Scopus
  1. Faid M.S., Nawawi M.S.A.M., Saadon M.H.M., Ahmad N., Ali @ Mat Zin A. (2022). Islamic Historical Review on the Middle Age Lunar Crescent Visibility Criterion, Journal of Al-Tamaddun. 17(1), 109-125. doi:10.22452/JAT.vol17no1.9
  2. Niri M.A., Saadon M.H.M., Nawawi M.S.A.M., Jamaludin M.H. (2022). INTEGRATION OF THE DIKW MODEL INTO ASTRONOMY BASED ON THE ISLAMIC SCIENCE FRAMEWORK, Afkar. 24(2), 99-142. doi:10.22452/afkar.vol24no2.3
Others
  1. Faid, M. S., Mohd Nawawi, M. S., Norman, M. P., Masbah, D. I., Mohd Saadon, M. H., & Nizam, N. K. (2022). The capability of Astrotourism on preserving sustainability: A case study in Malaysia. Journal of Contemporary Islamic Studies, 8(3). https://doi.org/10.24191/jcis.v8i3.11
  2. Niri, M.A., Saadon, M.H.M., Nawawi, M.S.A.M, Jamaludin, M.H. (2022). Integrasi Model DIKW Dalam Ilmu Falak Berasaskan Kerangka Sains Islam: Integration of the DIKW Model into Astronomy Based on the Islamic Science Framework. Jurnal Akidah & Pemikiran Islam, 24(2), 99 -142.
  3. Syazwan Faid, M., Muhammad Syaoqi Nahwandi, Mohd Saiful Anwar Bin Mohd Nawawi, Nurulhuda Binti Ahmad Zaki, & Mohd Saadon, M. H. (2022). Development of Qibla Direction Determinant Using Sun Shadow. Online Journal of Research in Islamic Studies, 9(1), 89 102. Retrieved from https://ejournal.um.edu.my/index.php/RIS/article/view/33247
Chapter in Books
  1. Niri, M.A., Saadon, M.H.M., Nawawi, M.S.A.M, Man, S, Rahman, N.A. (2022). Karya Jawi Sebagai Sumber Pengoperasian Sains Islam: Satu Penelitian. In Ramli, N. (eds.). Contemporary Issues of Islamic Art. Academy of Islamic Civilisation, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, h. 24-40.
  2. Saadon, M.H.M., Niri, M.A., Amin, M.H.M., Bakar, M.S.A., Taher, A. (2022). Application of Jawi in The Current Astronomical Science: A Summary. In Ramli, N. (eds.). Contemporary Issues of Islamic Art. Academy of Islamic Civilisation, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, h. 41-59.
Other Publications
  1. Mohd Saadon, M. H. (2023, April 19). James Webb Space Telescope (JWST): A Heavenly Eye. Majalah SciTech. Retrieved August 12, 2023, from https://www.majalahscitech.com/artikel/sains-dan-teknologi/james-webb-space-telescope - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  2. Wahab, R.A. Ahmad, N. Nawawi, M.S.A.M, Saadon. M.H.H., (2023). Pemantauan Kadar Pencemaran Cahaya Di Baitul Hilal, Pantai Pasir Panjang, Segari Perak Darul Ridzuan. Jabatan Mufti Negeri Perak - Technical Report
  3. Niri, M.A., Ramli, M.A., Zaki, N.A., Saadon, M.H.M. (2022). Pengoperasian Sains Islam Berasaskan Penyelidikan Syariah: Satu Konstruksi. Seminar Hukum Islam Semasa Ke-11 Peringkat Antarabangsa 2022 (SHISXI 2022). E-ISSN: 2948-5479 - Extended Abstract
  4. Niri, M.A., Saadon, M.H.M, Zaki, N.A. (2022). Sinergi Sains Islam dan STEM Semarakkan Minggu Sains Negara 2022, Dewan Kosmik, Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Edisi Digital : https://dewankosmik.jendeladbp.my/2022/08/07/3949/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  5. Niri, M.A., Nawawi, M.S.A.M, Saadon, M.H.M (2021). Keunggulan Ilmu Falak dan Jawi Menerusi Aktiviti STEM, Dewan Kosmik, Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Edisi Digital : https://dewankosmik.jendeladbp.my/2021/12/08/pintar-al-aflak-serlah-ilmu-falak-dan-jawi-melalui-stem/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  6. Tzauazmi, M.A.H.M., Niri, M.A., Nawawi, M.S.A.M., Saadon, M.H.M. (2021). Pintar al-Aflak Memperkasakan Integrasi Ilmu Islam dan STEM. In Mohktar, M.S. et. al. (Editors), National Inspiring My STEM Ambassador (NIMA) 2021. UM STEM Centre. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Islamic Astronomy (Falak, hilal, moon crescents, Hijri calendar, qibla determination)
  • Astronomy Outreach (Public activity, awareness, familiarization)
  • Archeoastronomy (History in astronomy, astronomical artefacts, manuscripts)
  • Astronomy and Education (STEM, co-curricular activities, fun learning in astronomy)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2022 - 2024, Government Agency
    Kajian Kenampakan Anak Bulan Di Baitul Hilal Segari, Pasir Panjang, Perak ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2022 - 2024, Government Agency
    Astronomical Influencing Factors On Climate Change And Natural Disasters ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2022 - 2023, Government Agency
    Pemantauan Kadar Pencemaran Cahaya Di Baitul Hilal Segari, Pasir Panjang, Perak ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2022 - 2023, University Grant
    Analysis Tool For Lunar Crescent Visibility Criterion Based On Integrated Lunar Crescent Sighting Database ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2022 - 2023, University Grant
    Metodologi Pendekatan Maqasid al-Shari'ah Dalam Penentuan Hukum Islam Semasa: Analisis Perbandingan Nahdatul Ulama (NU), Muhammadiyah dan Majlis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) ( Co-Researcher)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Ilmu Falak Jendela Alam, Karnival Falak Nusantara 2023, Jabatan Mufti Sarawak; Kerajaan Sarawak (International) (07 Dec 2023 - 07 Dec 2023)
  2. The Development of Islamic Astronomy in Malaysia: A Retrospective and Prospective View, International Astronomical Union Symposium 377, International Astronomical Union and Universiti Malaya (International) (06 Feb 2023 - 10 Feb 2023)
  3. GALAH DR3: Milky Way Halo Stars with Globular Cluster-like Abundance Patterns, Global Malaysian Astronomers' Convention 2023 (GMAC2023), Global Malaysian Astronomers' Convention (International) (16 Jan 2023 - 18 Jan 2023)
  4. Prayer times and tamkin applications for high altitudes in Malaysia, Tamkin Values for different prayer times., Presidency of Religious Affairs of Turkey (International) (27 Jan 2022 - 27 Jan 2022)
  5. Arkeologi Galaksi Melalui Bintang Halo, Southeast Asia-Regional Astronomy Seminar 2021, Institut Tanah Dan Ukur Negara (International) (22 Sep 2021 - 22 Sep 2021)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Application of Jawi in The Current Astronomical Science: A Summary, Conference on Khat and Jawi Calligraphy 2022, Academy of Islamic Civilisation, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities and Library Department Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (International) (22 Mar 2022 - 22 Mar 2022)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  1. Cosmic Era from the Dawn of Time, Karnival Falak Nusantara 2023, Jabatan Mufti Sarawak, Kerajaan Sarawak (International) (08 Jul 2023 - 08 Dec 2023)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Penilai Manuskrip Buku Terbitan Khas Uthm 2023, National, (Reviewer)
  2. (2023) Candidature Defence for Master - October 2023, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  3. (2023) Internal Examiner for Master Dissertation Examination - 2/2023, University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2023) Model Spatial Magnitud Kecerahan Langit Di Balai Cerap Kusza, Unisza, National, (Reviewer)
  5. (2023) Candidature Defence for Master - June 2023, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  6. (2023) Candidature Defence for Phd - May 2023, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  7. (2023) Internal Examiner for Master Dissertation Examination - 1/2023, University, (Internal Examiner)
  8. (2022) Panel Member for Presentation of Proposal Defence Esma Dagtekin (Turkey), University, (Reviewer)
  9. (2022) Sesi Penilaian Kursus Sif3017 Projek Astronomi Islam Bagi Semester 1, Sesi 2021/2022, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  10. (2021) Sesi Penilaian Proposal Sesi 2 Kursus Sif3017 Projek Astronomi Islam Sesi 1 2021/2022, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  11. (2021) International Conference On Contemporary Islamic Studies (Icis 2021), National, (Reviewer)
  12. (2021) Program Webinar Mentor, National, (Internal Assessor)
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) Penceramah dan Pengendali Kursus, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2023) Pengendali Bengkel Fasilitator, National, (Event Coordinator)
  3. (2022) Peserta Seminar Falak Peringkat Negeri Sarawak, National, (Participant)
  4. (2022) Pembaca Doa Istiadat Konvokesyen, University, (Participant)
  5. (2022) Juri Pembentangan Terbaik, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  6. (2022) Pengerusi Sesi Penilaian, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  7. (2021) Pengendali Bengkel Siri Ke-2 Bengkel Penulisan Berpandu 2021, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  8. (2021) Muzakarah Falak Peringkat Kebangsaan 2021: Invited Participant, National, (Participant)
  9. (2021) Urus Setia Pelaksana Bengkel Penulisan Berpandu 2021, University, (Event Coordinator)
  10. (2021) Course Participation, University, (Participant)
  11. (2021) Participant in International Webinar in Islamic Astronomy, International, (Participant)

SUPERVISION

Under Graduate Students
  1. (2023) SIF3017: VISUALISASI TEMPORAL WAKTU-WAKTU SOLAT DI MALAYSIA
  2. (2023) SIF3017: POPULASI BINTANG DARI ASPEK FALAK
  3. (2023) SIF3017: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF STARS IN THE SOLAR NEIGHBOURHOOD
  4. (2023) SIF3017: ORBIT MATAHARI DARI SEGI SAINS DAN ISLAM
  5. (2023) SIF3004: STELLAR MOTIONS OF THE SOLAR NEIGHBORHOOD
  6. (2023) SIF3004: METALLICITY ANALYSIS ON NGC 5139 (OMEGA CENTAURI)
  7. (2023) Industrial Training, Nur Hanani binti Azmi, Muhammad Ikmal bin Mohd Nizam, Afifhadi bin Marjohan, Ahmadmuttaqin bin Abdulatif, Najwa Hidayah binti Mohd Najib, Muhammad Hani Nur Aqeel bin Mohd Amli, Muhammad Haziq bin Muhd Adnan, Amira Marwaty binti Ahmad Mokhtar, Nur Syafiqah binti Azmi
  8. (2022) Industrial Training, Nur Atikah Uzma binti Mohd Zubir, Khairunninsa Afifah binti Mohamad Fuzi, Muhammad Arif Imran bin Ahmad Azan, Ain Najwa binti Mohd Azmy, Nur Adnin Atirah binti Ali
  9. (2021) SIX3001: STUDY ON THE USE OF TURMERIC IN PHARMACEUTICAL AND COSMETIC
  10. (2021) SIX3001: KESAN BUNYI TERHADAP PEMBESARAN TUMBUHAN: PERSPEKTIF ISLAM
  11. (2021) SIF3017: KAJIAN PERBANDINGAN PERGERAKAN BINTANG CAKERA DAN BINTANG HALO (DARI SUDUT ASTRONOMI DAN ISLAM)
  12. (2021) SIF3017: KAJIAN PENGIMEJAN DIGITAL ANALEMA BULAN
  13. (2021) SIF3017: KAJIAN PENENTUAN TEMPOH WAKTU SOLAT SUNAT ISYRAQ DARI ASPEK ASTRONOMI
  14. (2021) SIF3017: KAJIAN KELOGAMAN BINTANG DALAM SUDUT PANDANG SAINS DAN ISLAM
  15. (2021) SIF3004: KINEMATICS OF STELLAR CLUSTERS WITH GAIA DATA
  16. (2021) SIF3004: CHEMICAL ANALYSIS ON SOLAR NEIGHBOURHOOD WITH SURVEY SPECTROSCOPIC DATA
Postgraduate Student
  1. (2023) Sighting the Moon for Ramadan in Islamic Law: A Critical Evaluation of Diverse Views on Calculation and Physical Sighting, Ikramullah Ahmed
  2. (2022) Analysis Tool for Lunar Crescent Visibility Criteria Based on Lunar Crescent Sighting Database for Hijri Calendar, MUHAMAD SYAZWAN BIN FAID
  3. (2021) Eugenics in the Era of Genetics: Islamic Bioethical Perspectives, Hamim Azad

TEACHING

Bachelor
  1. (2023) IIP1012 - Foundation of Astronomy
  2. (2023) SIF3013 - Galaxy and Cosmology
  3. (2023) IIH2006 - Principle of Contemporary Astronomy
  4. (2022) IIP1012 - Foundation of Astronomy
  5. (2022) IIH2003 - Fundamental Physics Science Practical
  6. (2022) SIF3013 - Galaxy and Cosmology
  7. (2022) SIF3015 - Practical Observation and Observing Crescent Moon
  8. (2022) SIF2025 - Principle of Astronomy
  9. (2021) SIF2025 - Principle of Astronomy
  10. (2021) SIF2025 - Principle of Astronomy

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Panel Bicara Falak &Quot;Ilmu Alam dan Kaitan Dengan Falak&Quot; Sempena Majlis Pelancaran Bulan Falak 2023, (18 Dec 2023 - 18 Dec 2023) (National)
  • Penceramah Bicara Santai: Keharmonian Alam Semesta dan Manusia Sempena Karnival Falak Nusantara 2023, (08 Jul 2023 - 08 Jul 2023) (International)
  • Urus Setia Pelaksana Program Stem & Pintar Kosmos 2023, (15 Apr 2023 - 15 Apr 2023) (National)
  • Moderator Bicara Ilmu "Tahun Ni Raya Mengejut Lagi Ke?" Sempena Minggu Terbuka Akademik Apium 2023, (21 Mar 2023 - 21 Apr 2023) (National)
  • Ahli Panel Forum Falak: "Membongkar Misteri Alam", (26 Nov 2022 - 26 Nov 2022) (National)
  • Penceramah: Lunch Talk "Ada Apa Di Langit (Bintang dan Galaksi)", (26 Nov 2022 - 26 Nov 2022) (National)
  • Penceramah "Bulan, Bintang & Galaksi" Pada Minggu Stem Sride Sempena Minggu Sains Negara 2022, (04 Aug 2022 - 04 Aug 2022) (National)
  • Kerjasama Penganjuran Ijtimak Kelab Falak 2022, (19 May 2022 - 31 Dec 2022) (National)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. EMERALD TEACHING AND LEARNING 2021, Microsoft Teams (17 May 2021 - 31 May 2021)
INTERNAL COURSE
  1. POISE & PEKERJA CEMERLANG DARI PERSPEKTIF ORGANISASI, Dalam Talian (25 Oct 2021 - 25 Oct 2021)