Curriculum Vitae
BIOGRAPHY
Obtained her Doctoral degree in literature from the Academy of Malay Studies, University of Malaya. She also possesses an MA in World Literature from the Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication, University Putra Malaysia, and a BA in English language and literature from the International Islamic University Malaysia. Her areas of expertise include Postcolonial literature, mimicry, Malay identity, Malayness, and Nationalism in Malay literature and Malaysian literature in English. She has also published articles on language studies, education, and leadership skills. Her teaching experiences include foundation, diploma, degree, Intensive English Program, CALL, and IELTS, TOEFL and MUET preparation courses. She has taught various courses such as English for academic purposes, Technical Writing, Mastering English, Listening and Speaking, Reading and Writing, English literature for IGCSE, Introduction to World literature and Introduction to Linguistics. In the Academy of Malay Studies, University of Malaya, she has taught Modern Malay Poetry, Basic Theory of Literature, Current Issues in Malay Studies, and Malay Studies and Society.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
- PHD, HUMANITIES (NATIONAL LANGUAGE), (Humanities)Universiti Malaya (um)
- MSATER OF WORLD LITERATURE, (Literature and Linguistics)Universiti Putra Malaysia (upm)
- BACHELOR OF HUMAN SCIENCES (ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE) (HONOURS), (English Language and Literature)International Islamic University Malaysia (iium)
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
- Committee Members21 Jan 2025 - 19 Jan 2028 (University Malaya)
- Committee Members17 Sep 2025 - 16 Sep 2026 (University Malaya)
- Project Leader24 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2026 (University Malaya)
- PROGRAM PEMBINAAN BAKAT SISWA 202501 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 2025 (National)
- SEMINAR ANTARABANGSA KESUSASTERAAN DAN PENGKAJIAN MELAYU (SAKPM2025)16 Jul 2025 - 14 Oct 2025 (Department of Literature, Academy of Malay Studies)
- Konferensi Internasional Peradaban Melayu Dunia08 Sep 2025 - 09 Sep 2025 (University Malaya)
- Committee Members15 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 2025 (Department of Literature, Academy of Malay Studies)
- Acting Coordinator26 Mar 2025 - 23 Jun 2025 (University Malaya)
- Project Member26 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2025 (University Malaya)
PUBLICATIONS
Article in Journal
- Mamat@Mustaffa, M., Hashim, N., & Sahiddan, N. (2025). Dimensi personaliti wira dalam kumpulan cerita Awang Batil. Jurnal Melayu, 24(2), 71–87. ISSN 1675-7513.
- Nurhanis Sahiddan, Hashim Ismail, Tengku Intan Marlina Tengku Mohd Ali. (2022). ‘Exploring Colonial Mimicry in Affifudin Omar’s Paradoks’. International Journal of the Malay World and Civilisation, 10(3), 27-37.
- Nurhanis Sahiddan, Hashim Ismail, and Tengku Intan Marlina Tengku Mohd Ali, (2020) The strength of Malayness through colonial mimicry in Affifudin Omar’s Tun Tuah. e-BANGI: Jurnal Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan, 17 (1). pp. 188-200. ISSN 1823-884x
- Rosima Alias, Mohd Hanapiah Ismail and Nurhanis Sahiddan (2015). ‘A Measurement Model for Leadership Skills Using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA)’. Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 172(27), 717-724.
- Nurhanis Sahiddan. (2012). ‘Approaches to Travel Writing in Isabella L. Bird’s The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither’. International Journal of Applied Linguistics & English Literature, 1(2), 163-169.
Books
- Sahiddan, N., Abdul Latiff, L., Abdul Razak, R., Idrus, A., Johari, A., Saad, M., Rosly, N., and Awae, F. (2024) The Malay Heritage, 1 (1). pp. 1-28. ISSN 978-967-2771-22-7
Chapter in Books
Article in Proceeding
- Sahiddan, N., & Pawi, A. A. A. (2025). The idea of home and displacement in Anak Semua Bangsa by Pramoedya Ananta Toer. Proceedings Bali Bhuwana Waskita: Global Art and Creativity Conference, 5, 298–306.
RESEARCH PROJECT
National
- 2025 - 2026, RU Geran - UMCaresKelestarian Tradisi Lisan Awang Batil melalui Inisiatif Komuniti: Dokumentasi dan Pengukuhan Identiti Budaya Melayu-Perlis ( Co-Researcher)
- 2025 - 2026, Others MOHEDigital Sastera Hijau Menyuburkan Kelestarian Budaya ( Principal Investigator(PI))
PAPER PRESENTED
INVITED SPEAKER
- ESTETIKA DAN IDEOLOGI MOKHTAR A.K. DI DALAM DEWA, KECUNDANG DAN PANGLIMA INDERA KAYANGAN, SEMINAR KEPENGARANGAN MOKHTAR A.K., Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) (National) (30 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 2025)
ORAL PRESENTER
- Identiti Melayu dan Mimikri Kolonial dalam novel Seludup, SEMINAR BAHASA, SASTERA DAN KEBUDAYAAN MELAYU (SEBAHTERA 2025), Akademi Pengajian Melayu, Universiti Malaya (University) (17 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2025)
- PATRIARKI DAN AGENSI WANITA: TUNGGU TEDUH DULU DALAM KONTEKS SOSIOLOGI GENDER, Seminar Antarabangsa Kesusasteraan dan Pengajian Melayu 2025, Akademi Pengajian Melayu, Universiti Malaya (University) (14 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 2025)
- Mimikri Kolonial dalam novel Seludup: Konflik Identiti Melayu di Era Globalisasi, Penguatan Hubungan Timbal Balik dalam Menghadapi Tantangan Globalisasi, UNIVERSITAS NASIONAL INDONESIA (International) (08 Sep 2025 - 09 Sep 2025)
- The Idea of Home and Displacement in Anak Semua Bangsa by Pramoedya Ananta Toer, Bali-Bhuwana Waskita V: Reflecting on 100 Years of Pramoedya Ananta Toer Conference, INSTITUT SENI INDONESIA BALI (International) (29 Jul 2025 - 29 Jul 2025)
ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES
Evaluation
- (2025) Reviewer of The Manuscript, "gender, Performativity, and The Politics of War: a Feminist Analysis of Bhutto’s The Shadow of The Crescent Moon.", National, (Reviewer)
- (2025) Pemeriksa Dalam Bagi Projek Penyelidikan (jqb7031) Ijazah Sarjana Sastera Pengajian Melayu (secara Kursus), University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2025) Pemeriksa Dalam Bagi Projek Penyelidikan (jqb7031) Ijazah Sarjana Sastera Pengajian Melayu (secara Kursus), University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2025) Pewasit E-prosiding Sutera 2025 “pantun Awallah Dondang Sebagai Wacana Lirik Yang Indah-indah.”, National, (Reviewer)
- (2025) Penilai Bagi Pembentangan Candidature Defence Nasrullah (s2117359/1), University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2025) Proposal Defence, Drama Department, Jiang Jin (22117659/1) Title : The Evolution of Female Independent Thought in Chinese Feminist Films, University, (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to event
- (2025) Seminar Kepengarangan Mokhtar a.k., National, (Panelist/Moderator)
- (2025) Identiti Maritim Melayu: Menelusuri Teknologi dan Budaya Lautan, National, (Participant)
- (2025) Supervising Lecturer / Pensyarah Pembimbing, National, (Participant)
- (2025) Speaker / Penceramah, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
Media appearance
- (2025) Diskusi Manuskrip Melayu DBP 2025 Siri Warisan Sastera Klasik: Syair Puteri Akal, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
SUPERVISION
TEACHING
Bachelor
- (2024) JIE1009 - Basic Theory of Literature
- (2024) JIX3004 - Current Issues in Malay Studies
- (2024) JIX1006 - Malay Studies and Society
- (2024) JIE1008 - Modern Poetry
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
- (2026) JIE2020 - Malay Literary Criticism
- (2026) JIE3019 - Introduction of International Literature
- (2026) JIE3025 - Sociology of Malay Literature