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CURRICULUM VITAE

DR. NOR NAZRINA MOHAMAD NAZRY
DR. NOR NAZRINA MOHAMAD NAZRY
Senior Lecturer
Department of Curriculum and Instructional Technology
Faculty of Education

BIOGRAPHY


Dr Nor Nazrina Mohamad Nazry is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya (UM). She obtained her PhD in Computer Science from the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom, and joined UM in 2019. Her engagement in the evolving field of education began in 2006, when she served as a research assistant in digital learning at an educational university. Her research focuses on immersive learning, particularly pedagogical approaches involving extended reality (XR) and serious games for teaching and training. She is also passionate about broader areas in instructional technology, including inclusive digital instruction, learning experience and behaviour, and the application of artificial intelligence in education. She has published extensively in Web of Science (WoS), Scopus-indexed, and other peer-reviewed journals. Beyond academic publications, she is a regular columnist for national outlets such as Berita Harian and Akses Malaysia, where her writing often explores the human dimensions of technology and digital society. In addition to research and writing, she serves as a field coordinator for the Postgraduate Diploma in Education, actively supporting the preparation of pre-service teachers in engineering education, design and technology, and computer science. She is also an experienced trainer for XR workshops, a member of academic juries for innovation competitions, and a reviewer for international and local journals as well as conference proceedings.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE


  • IMMERSIVE LEARNING
    Social Sciences, Education, Digital Education
  • INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND SMART EDUCATION (INCLUDING INTERACTIVE MEDIA)
    Social Sciences, Education, Digital Education

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION


  • PhD (Computer Science), (COMPUTER SCIENCE)
    University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
  • Master Computing (Human-Centered Computing), (Computing)
    Australian National University
  • BTech (Hons)(Information & Communication Technology), (INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY)
    Universiti Teknologi Petronas (utp)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES


  • PGDE Programme (Engineering Education) Field Coordinator
    25 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2027 (Faculty)
  • Chairperson - Candidature Defence | PhD (Ge Song - Prof Ts Dr Siti Hajar Halili & Dr Zamzami Zainuddin)
    29 May 2026 - 13 Oct 2026 (Department)
  • Procurement Specification Committee Member
    09 Jun 2026 - 08 Jul 2026 (Deputy Dean's (development) Office, Faculty of Education)
  • 2026/2027 PGDE Programme Interviewer
    04 Mar 2026 - 02 Jul 2026 (Deputy Dean's (higher Degree) Office, Faculty of Education)
  • UG Programme Committee Member
    18 Feb 2020 - 30 Jun 2026 (Deputy Dean's (undergraduate) Office, Faculty of Education)
  • CITeD PG e-Colloquium Committee Member
    28 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2026 (Department)
  • Madani Global Inbound Mobility 2026 Committee Member
    10 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2026 (Faculty)
  • 12th International Conference on Education 2026 (ICEDU) Virtual Session Chair
    23 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 (International)
  • Faculty Web Manager
    07 Feb 2024 - 06 Jan 2026 (University Malaya)
  • UMersify Task Force Member
    01 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 (University Malaya)

MEMBERSHIPS


  • INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING, BOARD MEMBER
    Since 2025 (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP


  • Pertandingan Inovasi & Kreativiti TVET 2026 (PNiCC'26) - Silver Award
    2026, Politeknik METrO Johor Bahru,  (National)
  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2025, Universiti Malaya

PUBLICATIONS


Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Habibi, A., Mukminin, A., Yaqin, L. N., Parhanuddin, L., Razak, R. A., Nazry, N. N. M., . . . Fathurrijal, F. (2021). Mapping Instructional Barriers during COVID-19 Outbreak: Islamic Education Context. Religions, 12(1), 14. doi: 10.3390/rel12010050
Scopus
  1. Miaomiao W., Dewitt D., Nazry N.N.M., Alias N., Hong L.L. (2025). Pre-service teachers attitudes towards integrating technology in inclusive education, Journal of Education and Learning. 19(3), 1600-1605. doi:10.11591/edulearn.v19i3.22214
  2. Aung K.T., Razak R.A., Nazry N.N.M. (2024). Development of a Risk Communication in Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Module for Nurses: A Process Description, Education in Medicine Journal. 16, 67-78. doi:10.21315/eimj2024.16.s1.8
  3. Miaomiao W., De Witt D., Nazry N.N.M., Alias N., Hong L.L., Ujang A. (2024). Design and Validity of an Instrument to Measure Digital Literacy among Pre-service Teachers involved in Inclusive Education, International Journal of Modern Education and Computer Science. 16(1), 84-96. doi:10.5815/ijmecs.2024.01.07
  4. Aung K.T., Razak R.A., Nazry N.N.M. (2023). Preparedness for the Future Pandemic: Understanding the Impacts of Risk Perception in Public Health Emergencies, Malaysian Journal of Nursing. 14(4), 192-196. doi:10.31674/MJN.2023.V14I04.020
Others
  1. Aung, K. T., Ali, N. A. M., Musa, M., Zaid, M., Shaharzan, N. J., Razak, R. A., & Nazry, N. N. M. (2024). Short Communication Paper: Strengthening Continuing Nursing Education: A Comprehensive Module Using MOOCS For Effective Risk Communication In Global Health Emergencies. International Journal of Modern Education (IJMOE), 6(21).
  2. Wu, M., DeWitt, D., Nazry, N. N. M., & Alias, N. (2024). Digital Literacy from 2019-2023: A Scientometric Study. International Journal of Business and Technology Management, 6(1), 81-93.
  3. Wu, M., DeWitt, D., Nazry, N. N. M., & Alias, N. (2024). Review on Inclusive Education Teachers’ Digital Professional Development. Asian Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences, 6(1), 538-552.
  4. Wu, M., DeWitt, D., Nazry, N. N. M., Alias, N., & Jiao, Y. (2024). Factors Influencing the Teaching Practices of In-service Teachers in Inclusive Education: A Systematic Review. Journal of Quran Sunnah Education & Special Needs, 8(1), 76-90.
  5. Aung, K. T., Razak, R. A., Nazry, N. N. M., & Ali, N. A. M. (2023). Evaluating the Readiness of Nurses for Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in Continuing Nursing Education. Journal of Contemporary Social Science and Education Studies (JOCSSES), 3(1), 1-15.
  6. Aung, K. T., Razak, R. A., Nazry, N. N. M., & Ali, N. A. M. A. M. (2023). Exploring the Needs for Developing MOOC Module on Risk Communication in Global Health Emergencies for Continuing Nursing Education Programme: A Qualitative Study. Borneo Journal of Medical Sciences (BJMS), 17(2), 4-17.
  7. Mohsin, N. & Nazry, N.N.M. (2023). Implementation of Smart Learning During The Pandemic Through Mobile Flipped Classroom Approach, Journal of Educational Research. 41(1), p.75-87
  8. Aung, K. T., Razak, R. A., & Nazry, N. N. M. (2021). Establishing validity and reliability of semi-structured interview questionnaire in developing risk communication module: A pilot study. Edunesia: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan, 2(3), 600-606.
  9. Norasikin Fabil, Zawawi Ismail, Nor Nazrina Mohamad Nazry, Shahrul Azman Mohd Noah, Zarina Shukur & Juhana Salim (2019). Pembangunan Model Visualisasi Ilmu Hadis Berdasarkan Domain Ilmu Hadis. THE ONLINE JOURNAL OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION. 7(2) 21-28.
  10. Nazry, N. N. M., & Romano, D. M. (2017). Mood and learning in navigation-based serious games. Computers in Human Behavior, 73, 596-604.
Chapter in Books
  1. Nor Nazrina Mohamad Nazry (2024). Constructivism as a Learning Theory in Virtual Environments. In. Curriculum Foundations and Innovations for the Digital Age (pp. 71-90). UMPress
  2. Aung, K. T., Razak, R. A., & Nazry, N. N. M. (2023). Commentary Paper: Enhancing Transformative Learning in Nursing Education through Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). In T. S. A. S. Ahmad (Ed.), Compilation of Research Papers on SSH (Social Sciences & Humanities) – June 2023 (pp. 1-6). MNNF Publisher.
Other Publications
  1. Nor Nazrina Mohamad Nazry (2026, April 30). Dunia perlukan pemikir. Harian Metro. https://www.hmetro.com.my/amp/rencana/2026/04/1352055/dunia-perlukan-pemikir - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  2. Nor Nazrina Mohamad Nazry (2026, February 6). Kesejahteraan emosi anak-anak dalam dunia digital. Berita RTM. https://berita.rtm.gov.my/fokus/perspektif/senarai-berita-fokus/perspektif/senarai-artikel/kesejahteraan-emosi-anak-anak-dalam-dunia-digital/ - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  3. Nor Nazrina Mohamad Nazry (2026, January 16). Masanya untuk pastikan keberhasilan strategi pendidikan kita. Malaysia Gazette. https://malaysiagazette.com/2026/01/16/masanya-untuk-pastikan-keberhasilan-strategi-pendidikan-kita/ - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  4. Nor Nazrina Mohamad Nazry (2026, June 27). Apabila waktu layar mencuri waktu belajar anak-anak. Malaya Newsroom. https://malayanewsroom.com/27/06/2026/apabila-waktu-layar-mencuri-waktu-belajar-anak-anak/ - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  5. Nor Nazrina Mohamad Nazry (2026, March 12). Pembelajaran lebih efektif. Harian Metro. https://www.hmetro.com.my/amp/rencana/2026/03/1332680/pembelajaran-lebih-efektif - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  6. Nor Nazrina Mohamad Nazry (2025, August 5). Terperangkap di sebalik layar gajet. Malaysia Gazette. https://malaysiagazette.com/2025/08/05/terperangkap-di-sebalik-layar-gajet/ - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  7. Nor Nazrina Mohamad Nazry (2025, December 5). Guru Sebagai Model Teladan, Lebih Dari Sekadar Mengajar. Bernama. https://www.bernama.com/bm/tintaminda/news.php?id=2499124 - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  8. Nor Nazrina Mohamad Nazry (2025, December 8). Universiti bukan destinasi percutian. Arkian. https://arkian.my/universiti-bukan-destinasi-percutian/ - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  9. Nor Nazrina Mohamad Nazry (2025, July 7). Pembelajaran imersif: Kita bersedia dari papan hitam ke ruang siber. Berita RTM. https://berita.rtm.gov.my/laporan-khas/kolum/senarai-berita-kolumnis/senarai-artikel/pembelajaran-imersif-kita-bersedia-dari-papan-hitam-ke-ruang-siber - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  10. Nor Nazrina Mohamad Nazry (2025, November 26). Calon SPM 2025, ulang kajilah dengan bijak. Malaysia Gazette. https://malaysiagazette.com/2025/11/26/calon-spm-2025-ulang-kajilah-dengan-bijak/#google_vignette - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  11. Nor Nazrina Mohamad Nazry (2025, October 12). Belajar untuk mengajar. um+. https://www.umresearchplus.com/belajar-untuk-mengajar/ - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  12. Nor Nazrina Mohamad Nazry (2025, September 7). Jejak digital merdeka. ApaKhabarTV. https://apakhabartv.com/2025/09/07/jejak-digital-merdeka/ - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)

RESEARCH INTEREST


  • Immersive Learning (Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality)
  • Serious Games (Game-Based Learning, Educational Games)
  • Educational Technology (Digital Literacy & Digital Skills, Technology Adoption In Education)
  • Pre-Service Teachers (Professional Readiness, Teaching & Digital Competencies)
  • Children Education (Technology Use, Digital Citizenship, Screen Time & Learning Balance)

RESEARCH PROJECT


National
  1. 2025 - 2026, Government Agency - Manage by UMCARES
    Wira Educare ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2025 - 2026, RU Geran - UMCares
    Screen Smart Superstars Digital Literacy & Well-being Bootcamp for Primary School Children ( Principal Investigator(PI))
Private
  1. 2021 - 2023, Private Funding
    Development Of Stem Digital Content Seed@terengganu ( Co-Researcher)
International
  1. 2024 - 2025, International Funding
    Research Pembelajaran Bidang Sains Dalam Konteks Etno-ssi Kearifan Lokal Indonesia &malaysia Bermedia Virtual Reality Untuk Pencapaian Sdgs ( Co-Researcher)
University
  1. 2025 - 2026, University Grant
    Memperkasa Kesejahteraan Sosial Remaja Dari Keluarga Mualaf B40 Melalui Intervensi Berasaskan Pendekatan Digital ( Co-Researcher)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT


  • Workshops/Consultancy for Digital Competencies in Professional Development for Lecturers at Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia., Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia
    24 Feb 2024 - 29 Feb 2024 (International)
  • Workshops/Consultancy for Innovative Digital Competencies for Students at Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, Indonesia., FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL SCIENCE, UNIVERSITAS PENDIDIKAN INDONESIA
    23 Oct 2024 - 23 Oct 2024 (International)

PAPER PRESENTED


Invited Speaker
  1. Mindful Tech Resilience and Wellness in Education, AUA-UM Overseas Study Program 2024 - TECH-WISE, FUTURE BRIGHT: NURTURING SUSTAINABLE TECH-DRIVEN EDUCATION E-TRAINING PROGRAM, Asian Universities Alliance & Universiti Malaya (International) (02 Dec 2024 - 06 Dec 2024)
  2. Virtual Environment for Immersive Learning, Hybrid Workshop Innovative Digital Competencies 2024 Series 1, Centre for Curriculum & Instructional Technologies Development (CITeD), Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya (University) (12 Nov 2024 - 12 Nov 2024)
  3. Virtual Environment for Immersive Learning, Workshop Innovative Digital Competencies for Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI), Centre for Curriculum & Instructional Technologies Development (CITeD), Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya (International) (23 Oct 2024 - 23 Oct 2024)
  4. Immersive Learning: 3D Models For Design Courses (Malaysian Secondary School), Assessing Collaboration in Curriculum & Instruction: Short Training Courses and Study Visits in Universiti Malaya, Dept. of Curriculum & Instructional Technology, Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya (International) (15 Apr 2024 - 19 Apr 2024)
  5. AR in Education: Creating 3D Objects, Workshops for Digital Competencies in Professional Development for Lecturers, Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (International) (26 Feb 2024 - 28 Feb 2024)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES


Evaluation
  1. (2026) Development of Digital Teaching Module to Enhance Teachers’ Digital Literacy in Brunei Darussalam; Candidate's Name: Nurul Wafaa’ Mohammad, University, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2026) Interactive Augmented Reality (ar) Campus Map for Improving Student Experience, International, (Reviewer)
  3. (2026) Development of a Bilingual Problem Based Learning Worksheet to Facilitate Pre-service Teachers’ Critical Thinking Skills, International, (Reviewer)
  4. (2026) Examining The Effects of Utaut and Self-regulated Learning On Engagement in Ai-assisted Learning Among University Students in Henan, China; Candidate's Name: Liu Tingting, University, (Internal Examiner)
  5. (2026) Impact of Gamification in Flipped Classroom Instruction On The Engagement of Undergraduate Students at a Public University in China; Candidate's Name: Xin Yuxuan, University, (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2026) Technology Acceptance of Virtual Livestreaming Systems for E-commerce Education Among Chinese Vocational College Students; Candidate's Name: Kun Peng, University, (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2026) Effect of Subject Specific and Integrated Approach Used by Teachers On Learning of Students; Candidate's Name: Amna Shaheeen, International, (External Examiner)
  8. (2026) Social Presence and Eeriness in Tandem: Avatar Human Likeness in Public Service Announcements, International, (Reviewer)
  9. (2026) Intergenerational Differences in Trust Toward Ai-generated Mirror Spaces for Intangible Cultural Heritage, International, (Reviewer)
  10. (2026) 12th International Conference On Education 2026, International, (Reviewer)
Mentoring
  1. (2026) Academic Advisor for Undergraduate Students, University, (Academic Advisor)

SUPERVISION


Postgraduate Student
  1. (2025) GENERATIVE AI USE AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION IN MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITIES, WU CHENXI
  2. (2025) EXPLORING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS IN EDUCATION FOR VIDEO EDITING AND MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION, REN XINLING
  3. (2025) DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN MUSEUM EDUCATION: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF THE HENAN MUSEUM, LYU JIAWEI
  4. (2025) THE VALUE OF DIGITAL ART RESOURCES FOR AESTHETIC PERCEPTION IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AESTHETIC EDUCATION, HE XINRUI
  5. (2025) Development of a Future-Oriented Health Science Teaching Module Using AI-enhanced Augmented Reality Grounded in Primary Students’ Basic Psychological Needs., ROSALIND ISMA ISMAIL
  6. (2025) HOW DOES GENERATIVE AI ENHANCE EFL STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILLS AND ENGAGEMENT IN GENERAL COURSEWORK IN CHINESE HIGHER EDUCATION?, LIN YITING
  7. (2025) DEVELOPMENT OF ADULT CALLIGRAPHY ONLINE LEARNING MODULES BASED ON PSYCHOMOTOR SKILLS AND ATTITUDE, CHANG YIXUAN
  8. (2025) EXPLORING THE INTEGRATION OF AI TECHNOLOGY FOR MONITORING AND ANALYZING STUDENT BEHAVIOR IN SMART CLASSROOMS: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY AT UNIVERSITIES IN TIANJIN, CHINA, LI YINING
  9. (2025) PEMBANGUNAN E-LITERASI ASAS BACAAN BAHASA MELAYU BERDASARKAN GAYA PEMBELAJARAN VAK, HARLINA BINTI MOHD ALI
  10. (2025) DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF A DIGITAL PRE-LAB PLATFORM (IPREPLAB) FOR ENHANCING PROCEDURAL KNOWLEDGE IN ENGINEERING SCIENCE, GEETHA A/P SUBRAMANIAM
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2025) The Role of Digital Storytelling in Enhancing Language Skills in Malay-English Bilingual Preschoolers in Kuala Lumpur
  2. (2025) Pre-Service Teachers' Perceptions of Integrating ChatGPT for Differentiated Instruction in Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
  3. (2025) Pengaruh Penggunaan Alat Pembelajaran Teknologi Terhadap Kesediaan Guru Pelatih Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak Di Universiti Awam
  4. (2025) Exploring The Impact of Canva on Pre-service ESL Teachers’ Digital Competence
  5. (2025) Practices, Nur Sharmimi Binti Sukarno, Nur Nabihah Binti Mat Zin, Fatin Nadiah Binti Mat Jais, Ain Syakilla Binti Azizul Rahman, Wan Nur Athirah Binti Wan Kamaruzaman, Ammar Fitri Bin Amin

TEACHING


Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
  1. (2025) GFP0011 - Responsible Digital Citizenship
  2. (2026) GFP0011 - Responsible Digital Citizenship
  3. (2026) PQI6004 - Application of Development and Evaluation in Curriculum and Instructional Design
  4. (2025) PQI6032 - Assessment in Engineering Education
  5. (2026) PQI6034 - Curriculum and Pedagogy in Engineering Education
  6. (2026) PQI6064 - Workshop Management, Occupational Safety and Health in Engineering Education
  7. (2025) PQI6080 - Technology Design in Engineering Education

PATENT/ IPR


  • Instrument to measure Digital Literacy Among Pre-service Teachers Involved in Inclusive Education
    COPYRIGHT
  • MOOC Course Design Template Of Risk Communication During Global Health Emergencies For Nurses
    Copyright (National)
  • Story Board Of MOOC Course Title With "Risk Communication During Global Health Emergencies For Nurses"
    Copyright (National)

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES


  • Jury for Innovation Competition (kNOVASI 2026), (30 Sep 2026 - 01 Oct 2026) (National)
  • Expert Panel for Focus Group Discussion (FGD) (Research Title: Development of the GenAI-TPACK Framework for Teachers Based on the UNESCO AI Competency Framework), (06 Jul 2026 - 06 Jul 2026) (International)