Curriculum Vitae

DR. MOHD NOR SYAHRIR ABDULLAH

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Mathematics and Science Education
    Faculty of Education
  • mnsyahrir
  • 0379675071

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • PHYSICS EDUCATION
  • SCIENCE EDUCATION

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD (Science Education), (Science Education)
    Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
  • Master of Education (Science Education), (Science Education)
    Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
  • Dip Edu (Science Education), (PENGAJIAN SAINS)
    Institut Perguruan Darulaman
  • BSc (Hons) (Biochemistry), (Biochemistry)
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Project Leader
    31 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 (Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Faculty of Education)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • MEMBER OF MIXED METHODS INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
    2020 to 2024 (International)
  • NATIONAL STEM ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP, MEMBER
    2022 to 2023 (National)
  • EDITOR JURNAL ISU DALAM PENDIDIKAN, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2023 (University)
  • MIXED METHODS INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
    2020 to 2022 (International)
  • QUALITATIVE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA (QRAM), ORDINARY MEMBER
    2020 to 2021 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • International Summit On Innovation and Design Exposition (Inside) (Use of Nanoscience Activities in Promoting Positive Attitude Towards Chemistry Among Malaysian Secondary School Students) - Bronze Medal
    University of Malaya & Ministry of Education Malaysia, 2020 (International)
  • ITEX2020 Gold (Education) - HELLO MICROBES: COVID-19 vs Soap Kit
    ITEX2020: 31st International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition, Malaysia, 2020 (International)
  • International Summit On Innovation and Design Exposition (Inside) (Executive Function-Based Teaching Strategy's Effect on Secondary School Students' Understanding of Force) - Bronze Medal
    University of Malaya and Ministry of Education, 2020 (International)
  • MTE2020 Malaysia Technology Expo: COVID-19 International Innovation Awards - Silver Winners, Education Category (Hello Microbes: COVID-19 vs Soap Kit)
    MTE2020 Malaysia Technology Expo, 2020 (International)
  • Young Scholar Award
    2016 International Conference of East-Asian Association for Science Education, 2016 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. An, Bao Guo; Abdullah, Mohd Nor Syahrir; Chua, Kah Heng (2023). Chemistry Teacher Reflections of Online Teaching Platforms in Malaysia Secondary Schools during COVID-19 Crisis, JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION. . doi:10.1021/acs.jchemed.2c01019
  2. Bajuri, Mohd Razip; Siri, Zailan; Abdullah, Mohd Nor Syahrir (2022). Mathematical Modeling Research Output Impacting New Technological Development: An Axiomatization to Build Novelty, AXIOMS. 11(6). doi:10.3390/axioms11060264
Scopus
  1. Al-Duhani F., Saat R.M., Abdullah M.N.S. (2024). Effectiveness of web-based virtual laboratory on grade eight students self-regulated learning, Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education. 20(3), 1-20. doi:10.29333/ejmste/14282
  2. Sathasivam R.V., Abdullah M.N.S., Rauf R.A.A. (2024). Theory-Practice Divide: Pre-service Teachers' Application of Pedagogical Knowledge During Teaching Practicum, Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities. 32(1), 69-86. doi:10.47836/pjssh.32.1.04
  3. Abdullah, M. N. S., Karpudewan, M., & Tanimale, B. M. (2021). Executive function of the brain and its influences on understanding of physics concept. Trends in Neuroscience and Education, 24. doi: 10.1016/j.tine.2021.100159
Others
  1. Al-Duhani, F., Saat, R. M., & Abdullah, M. N. S. (2023). Effectiveness of Virtual Laboratory on Grade Eight Students Spatial Ability. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, 8 (49), 211-228.
  2. Al-Duhani, F., Saat, R. M., & Abdullah, M. N. S. (2023). Effectiveness of virtual laboratory on grade eight students’ achievement in learning electricity. MOJES: Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Sciences, 11(3), 30-43.
  3. Karpudewan, M., Roth, W. M., & Abdullah, M. N. S. B. (2015). Enhancing primary school students' knowledge about global warming and environmental attitude using climate change activities. International Journal of Science Education, 37(1), 31-54.
Chapter in Books
  1. Abdullah, M.N.S., Nayan, N.A.M, Hussin, F.M., (2017). A Study on Addressing Students Misconceptions About Condensation Using the Predict-Discuss-Explain-Observe-Discuss-Explain (PDEODE) Strategy. In Mageswary, K., Ahmad Nurulazam, M. Z., & Chandrasegaran, A. L. (Eds.), Overcoming students misconceptions in science: Strategies and perspectives from Malaysia (pp. 51-69). Singapore: Springer.
  2. Mohd Nor Syahrir Abdullah, Mageswary Karpudewan & Ahmad Nurulazam Md Zain (2017). The effect of gender and school location on students attitude towards learning science. In Nur Jahan Ahmad, Mohd Johan Zakaria (Eds.). Revitalizing Science Teaching and Learning Culture Towards Sustainable Living (pp.44-56). SEAMEO RECSAM, 978-967-930-046-8.
  3. Radzi, R. M., Abdullah, M. N. S., & Muruthi, K. (2017). Inquiry-Discovery Teaching Approach as a Means to Remediate Primary Students Misconceptions About the Phases of the Moon. In Mageswary, K., Ahmad Nurulazam, M. Z., & Chandrasegaran, A. L. (Eds.), Overcoming Students' Misconceptions in Science (pp. 71-87). Springer, Singapore.
Article in Proceeding
  1. Mohamed Ibrahim, R., Abd Rauf, R.A. & Abdullah, M. N. S. (2022). Pengintegrasian Al-Quran dalam Pembelajaran Sains Bagi Meningkatkan Kerohanian dan Kemahiran Berfikir Secara Kritis. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOR EDUCATORS (ICREE) 2022. Malaysia
  2. Ali, A. H. M., Christensen, P. A., Norruwaida, J., Khirunnisa, M. P., & Abdullah, M. N. S. (2021, February). Non-Thermal Plasma Conversion of N2, CO2 And CH4. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 1051, No. 1, p. 012072). IOP Publishing.Chicago
  3. Mageswary Karpudewan, Najeemah Mohd Yusof, Mohd Nor Syahrir Abdullah, Fui Seng Chang and Muhammad Khalil Abdullah (2017). Climate Change Education in Primary Schools. A Project on Transferring Knowledge on Climate Change to the Teachers and Students in Kerian District paper presented in 4th National Conference on Knowledge Transfer (NCKT 17), EDC Hotel & Resort, Sintok, Kedah.
  4. Mohd Nor Syahrir Abdullah & Mageswary Karpudewan (2016). The influence of gender and course grade on students physics metacognition paper presented in International Conference on Education and Higher Order Thinking Skills in Conjunction with International Seminar on Science and Mathematics Education, Malaysia.
Scopus
  1. Darmawan P., Rofiki I., Hidayanto E., Slamet S., Abdullah M.N.S. (2024). Characteristics of E-Scaffolding that Supporting Mathematical Communication of Junior High School Students, AIP Conference Proceedings. 3235(1). doi:10.1063/5.0234935
  2. Rofiki I., Darmawan P., Hidayanto E., Slamet S., Abdullah M.N.S. (2024). Exploring TikTok Videos as E-Scaffolding on Mathematics Materials Viewed from a Cognitive Aspect, AIP Conference Proceedings. 3235(1). doi:10.1063/5.0234942

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2022 - 2024, RU Geran - UMCares
    Using Mr-3d Geometry Kit Amongs Five Seceondary Schools? Students In Klang Valley ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2020 - 2023, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    The Effect Of Executive Function-based Teaching Strategy On Secondary School Students? Physics Metacognition And Attitude Towards Learning Physics ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2020 - 2023, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Modeling The Factors That Influence Learning Of Integrated Stem Among Lower Secondary School Students In Malaysia ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2021 - 2023, RU Geran - UMCares
    The Implementation Of Mr-2d Geometry Kit On 2d Geometry Teaching, Learning And Problem-solving In Community ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2021 - 2022, RU Geran - ADEC
    The Innovation In Self-Assessment Strategy For Remote Learning Among Physics Undergraduates ( Co-Researcher)
Private
  1. 2022 - 2024, Private Funding
    Exxonmobil-um Stem Early Engineering Development (seed) 2022 ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2021 - 2023, Private Funding
    Development Of Stem Digital Content Seed@terengganu ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2020 - 2022, Private Funding
    Training Of Trainers Stem Seed@ Terengganu - The New Normal Action Plan ( Co-Researcher)
University
  1. 2023 - 2025, University Grant
    Humanizing STEM Education Through Scientist-Teacher-Student Partnership (STSP) Approach ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2023 - 2024, University Grant
    Mitigating Learning Loss Among B40 School Students ( Co-Researcher)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Research Training Capabilities On Mixed Methodology in Educational Research, University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines
    01 Dec 2020 - 01 Dec 2020 (International)
  • Pakar Rujuk Penggubalan Maklumat Kursus (Mk) Pdpp dan Pdpm Bidang Sains Ipg Tahun 2020, Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Pulau Pinang
    01 Nov 2020 - 01 Nov 2020 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

CONFERENCE
  1. NON THERMAL PLASMA CONVERSION OF N2, CO2 AND CH4, 5th International Conference on Advanced Technology & Applied Sciences in conjunction with 6th Malaysia-Japan Joint International Conference, The Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT) and Malaysia Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT) (International) (07 Oct 2020 - 08 Oct 2020)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Hello-Microbes: COVID-19 vs Soap Program in Enhancing Preschool Children Awareness on COVID-19, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS (ICSTEM2021) in conjunction with 9th INTERNATIONAL POSTGRADUATE CONFERENCE ON SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS 2021 (IPCSM2021), Faculty of Science and Mathematics, UPSI (International) (07 Aug 2021 - 07 Aug 2021)
PRESENTER
  1. Constructing and Assessing Secondary Schools Students Understanding on Socio- Scientific Issues, 8th International Conference on Science and Mathematics Education, SEAMEO RECSAM (International) (11 Nov 2019 - 15 Nov 2019)
  2. Hello Microbes: A STEM Integrated Programme to Enhance Pre-school Students Understanding on Microorganisms, 8th International Conference on Science and Mathematics Education, SEAMEO RECSAM (International) (11 Nov 2019 - 15 Nov 2019)
  3. Climate Change Education in Primary Schools. A Project on Transferring Knowledge on Climate Change to the Teachers and Students in Kerian District, 4th National Conference on Knowledge Transfer, KPT (National) (11 Dec 2017 - 12 Dec 2017)
  4. Executive Function of the Brain and its Influences on Understanding of Physics Concept , The fifth International Conference of East-Asian Association for Science Education, East-Asian Association for Science Education (International) (26 Aug 2016 - 28 Aug 2016)
  5. The influence of gender and course grade on students physics metacognition, International Conference on Education and Higher Order Thinking Skills in Conjunction with International Seminar on Science and Mathematics Education, UTM, Skudai, Johor. (International) (12 Apr 2016 - 14 Mar 2020)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Panel Penilai Audit Pengekalan Akreditasi Penuh Pascasiswazah Program Sarjana Pendidikan (Fizik), Fakulti Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan (Fssh), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), National, (External Assessor)
  2. (2020) Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education , (Reviewer)
  3. (2020) Learning Science and Mathematics Journal , (Editor)
  4. (2020) Journal of Social Science and Technical Education, (Editor)
  5. (2020) Studies in Philosophy of Science and Education, (Advisory Committee)
  6. (2019) Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Sciences (MOJES) , (Reviewer)
  7. (2019) Journal of Cleaner Production. , (Reviewer)
Contribution to event
  1. (2021) Facilitator for Pre-Conference Workshop, International, (Course Facilitator)
  2. (2021) Moderator for Parallel Session, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2021) Jury Panel At Pertandingan Virtual Inovasi Pengajaran & Pembelajaran 2021, National, (Panelist/Moderator)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2024) PEMBANGUNAN MODUL PEMBELAJARAN BERASASKAN GAMIFIKASI DAN KEMAHIRAN METAKONGNITIF DALAM PENYELESAIAN MASALAH HUKUM NEWTON, ZURAWATI ABU BAKAR
  2. (2022) PEMBANGUNAN PROGRAM SAINS TAUHIDIK TERHADAP PERKEMBANGAN ILMU SAINS DAN ROHANI INSAN, Rukiah Mohamed Ibrahim
  3. (2022) Effectiveness of Virtual Laboratory on Achievement, Self-Regulated Learning, and Spatial Ability in Electricity among Omani 8th Graders, FATMA ALI SAID AL DUHANI
Master
  1. (2024) KESAN MENGINTEGRASIKAN PROSES REKABENTUK KEJURUTERAAN DALAM PEMBELAJARAN STEM BERASASKAN PROJEK TERHADAP MOTIVASI, MINAT DAN PENCAPAIAN MURID SEKOLAH RENDAH DALAM PEMBELAJARAN SAINS, MOHD RAMADHAN BIN ANWAR
  2. (2024) The Effectiveness of STEM Approaches (Analogy And Model Methods) Towards The Formation of Interest and Awareness of Students In Science Nuclear Technology: Study on STEM Implementation With The Theme of Nuclear Science Technology Among Participants Of Radiation Workshop for Teachers & Secondary School Students Organized by MOE and ANM., HAZIEMAH BINTI HARUN
  3. (2022) Relationship Between Personal Factors And The Implementation Level of Project-Based Learning Among Physics Teachers, LOKMAN HAKIM BIN MUHAMMED
  4. (2021) Pembangunan dan Kebolehgunaan Kit Biowars Berasaskan Modul Multimedia dalam Kalangan Guru, Nur Nadhira Binti Nadzaruddin (Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Perak)
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2021) Preschool Children s Awareness of Hand Hygiene through Their General Understanding about Germs

PATENT/IPR

  • A Guideline on Conducting Interactive Activities For Asynchronous Lesson Using DAF (Delivery, Assessment, Forum) Strategy For Undergraduate Students
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