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CURRICULUM VITAE

DR. MOHD ZIYAD AFIQ BIN MOHD ZAHARIM
DR. MOHD ZIYAD AFIQ BIN MOHD ZAHARIM
Senior Lecturer
Department of Science and Technology Studies
Faculty of Science
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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • Bacelor Komunikasi Kepujian Kelas Kedua Tinggi, (Communication)
    Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
  • Ijazah Doktor Falsafah, (Psychology / Science Social)
    Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
  • Master Sains, (Human Communication Science)
    Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
  • Dip. In. Electrical Eng. (Medical), (Electrical Engineering & Education)
    Politeknik Sultan Salahudin Abd Aziz Shah

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Programme Coordinator
    01 Jan 2026 - present (Department of Science and Technology Studies, Faculty of Science)
  • Fellow
    08 Aug 2025 - present (Kolej Kediaman Lakim (ketigabelas), Deputy Vice-chancellor (student Affairs))
  • Coordinator
    08 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 (Department)
  • PEGAWAI ASET FAKULTI SAINS, UNIVERSITI MALAYA
    12 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 (Department of Science and Technology Studies, Faculty of Science)
  • Committee Members
    01 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 (University Malaya)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • FELLOW INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH ON AGGRESSION, FELLOW
    2026 to 2026 (International)
  • PENGERUSI BIRO PENDIDIKAN PERSATUAN ANAK-ANAK PAHANG DI IBUKOTA, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    Since 2023 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • BEST INNOVATION
    2026, MULTIMEDIA UNIVERSITI,  (National)
  • ANUGERAH PROJEK JARINGAN INDUSTRI TERBAIK
    2025, UNIVERSITY PUTRA MALAYSIA,  (University)
  • GOLD AWARD, PICTL 2025
    2025, CADe-Lead, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), International
  • ANUGERAH NAIB CANSELOR
    2024, Universiti Putra Malaysia, University
  • GOLD AWARD, SULAM 2024
    2024, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, National
  • GRADUATE ON-TIME AWARD
    2024, Faculty of Human Ecology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, University
  • PLATINUM AWARD, POLAND 2024
    2024, World Intellectual Property Organization WIPO, International
  • BRONZE AWARD
    2022, Universiti Putra Malaysia, University

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
  1. Zaharim, M. Z. A. M., Mohamad Murad, N. A. ., Mohd Khir, A., & Hamdan, N. S. . (2025). Digital Gaming Media and Aggression: Exploring the Moderating Effects of Self-Esteem and Moral Identity. The Journal of Behavioral Science, 20(1), 102–114. retrieved from https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/IJBS/article/view/278627
  2. Mohd Zaharim, M. Z. A., Khir, A. M., Sufian Burhan, N. A., & Noor, A. M. (2024). The Impact of Antisocial Media Towards Aggressive Behavior Among Online Gamers in Malaysia. Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities, 32(3).
  3. Zaharim, M. Z. A., Khir, A. R., Noor, A. M., & Borhan, N. A. S. (2023). Does violent video games exposure reduce aggression? the moderating roles of self-esteem. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 13(16), 20-30.
  4. Zaharim, M., Khir, A., Noor, A., & Borhan, N. (2022). The dark side of massive multiplayers online role’s game (mmorpg) among malaysian gamer addiction’s and aggressive behaviour: systematic literature review. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 12, 12.
  5. Zaharim, M. Z. A., Khir, A. M., Noor, A. M., Borhan, N. A. S., & Khairuzaman, M. A. (2021). Potential Moderator between Violent Video Games, Prosocial Media Violence and Aggressive Behaviours: Systematic Literature Review. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 11(12), 504-516.
  6. Khir, A. M., Kassim, A. F. M., & Zaharim, M. Z. A. (2019). Motivasi Membaca, Persekitaran Membaca di Rumah dan Sikap Membaca dalam kalangan Pelajar di Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH), 4(6), 92-100.
Books
  1. Muhd. Dhamir Audi Azizul, & Mohd Ziyad Afiq Mohd Zaharim. (in press). Penyalahgunaan dadah: Kelemahan sosio-emosi orang Melayu. Melayu dalam perspektif. Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.
Article in Proceeding
  1. Zaharim, M. Z. A. (2021). THE EFFECT OF MASSIVE MULTIPLAYER ONLINE ROLE-PLAYING GAME (MMORPG) AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES FOR MALAYSIAN YOUTH. E-PROCEEDING, 40.
Other Publications
  1. Mohd Zaharim, M. Z. A. (2026, April 20). 'Seterang Digital' lonjak literasi murid luar bandar. Berita Harian, Pendidikan, 23. - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  2. Zaharim, Z. (2026, July 9). ULASAN | Bila keganasan libatkan pelajar sekolah akan selesai? Malaysiakini. https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/779314 - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  3. Zaharim, M. Z. A., & Jaeh, M. A. (2025, November 6). Ulasan | Kita berdepan generasi tak takut salah. Malaysiakini. https://m.malaysiakini.com/news/760075 - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)
  4. Zaharim, Z., & Jaeh, M. A. (2025, November 7). Virus digital: Perang dunia maya, korban di dunia nyata. Free Malaysia Today. https://freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/pandangan/2025/11/07/virus-digital-perang-dunia-maya-korban-di-dunia-nyata - Mass Media(newspaper,radio,tv,popular Magazine)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2026 - 2029, Government Agency
    Kajian Tingkah Laku Politik Belia Di Kawasan Dun Dong, Raub, Pahang ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2022 - 2024, Geran penyelidikan Putra Siswazah (GP-IPS)
    Developing Psychosocial Model of Aggressive Behavior among Local Online Gamers in Malaysia ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2023 - 2024, UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA
    DEVELOPING PSYCHOSOCIAL MODEL OF AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR AMONG LOCAL ONLINE GAMERS IN MALAYSIA ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2014 - 2015, Geran Penyelidikan Putra Siswazah (GP-IPS)
    The Impact of Communicating Through Humor in Lecture and The Influence Upon Students Performance ( Co-Researcher)
University
  1. 2025 - 2027, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)
    The Development of a Non Clinical Mobile Application to Provide Psychosocial Support with Everyday Struggles among Youth ( Principal Investigator(PI))

PAPER PRESENTED

Oral Presenter
  1. Can Digital Mental Health Interventions in Mobile Applications Function as Generalised Resistance Resources?, International Conference on Science, Technology and Society (ICON STS 2026), Department of Science and Technology Studies, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya (International) (22 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2026)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Mentoring
  1. (2026) Membantu Pihak Sekolah Dalam Pemetaan Gerak Kerja Pendigitalan Aktiviti Pelajar, Menyokong Pembangunan Aktiviti Pelajar Yang Lebih Sistematik dan Berimpak Tinggi Melalui Pendekatan Digital, Meningkatkan Kompetensi Warga Sekolah Dalam Kemahiran Komunikasi Digital Secara Berkesan, Mewujudkan Jaringan Kolaboratifdi Di Antara Institut Pengajian Tinggi Dengan Sekolah Bagi Memperkukuh Penyelidikan, Perkongsian Kepakaran dan Pembangunan Professional Warga Sekolah, National, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
  1. (2025) Evaluating Artificial Intelligence Readiness, Engagement, and Well-Being in an AI-Enabled Mobile Mental Health Application for Malaysian Youth, MUHAMMAD NURSYAHIR BIN MOHD SHAH
  2. (2025) YOU ARE WHAT YOU DISPLAY: A LONGITUDINAL MIXED-METHOD STUDY ON AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATED MUSEUM EXHIBITION DESIGN FRAMEWORK, PUTERI NURDIYANA BINTI KHIR ANNUAR
  3. (2025) EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENES AND SUSTAINABILITY OF FOOD SAFETY TRAINING ON KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PRACTICES AMONG FOOD HANDLERS IN KLANG VALLEY, MALAYSIA, SITI NUR IZZATI BINTI MOHD SOFI

TEACHING

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
  1. (2026) SIX1015 - Science, Technology and Society
  2. (2026) SMX7001 - Research Methodology in Science
  3. (2026) SQE7015 - Research Methodology
  4. (2026) SQJ7004 - Science and Media in Multicultural Society
  5. (2026) SVX8001 - Research Methodology in Science

PATENT/ IPR

  • E-RODONG
    Copyright (National)

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Felo Penasihat, (10 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2026) (National)
  • PENCERAMAH MOTIVASI DI SK KUALA TAHAN, PAHANG, (13 Nov 2025 - 13 Nov 2025) (National)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal/ External Course
  1. ICON STS 2026, SABAH, KOTA KINABALU (21 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2026)
  2. PROGRAM CERTIFIED PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRTS AID (PFA) UNIVERSITI MALAYA, DEWAN SEMARAK, AKADEMI PENGAJIAN MELAYU (18 Nov 2025 - 19 Nov 2025)