Staff Directory
Academic Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Bristol
- Master of Science in Applied Social Research - Masters Degree, University of Stirling
- Bachelor of Human Sciences (Sociology & Anthropology) - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Matriculation - Certificate, International Islamic University
Rohaiza Binti Abd. Rokis (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
ABDULHAMID ABUSULAYMAN KULLIYYAH OF ISLAMIC REVEALED KNOWLEDGE AND HUMAN SCIENCES
rohaiza@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Dr. Rohaiza graduated with B.HSc in Sociology and Anthropology from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), then earned M.Sc in Applied Social Research from the University of Stirling, Scotland, and Ph.D in Sociology from the University of Bristol, Britain. She specialises in sociology of work and has expertise in research methodologies. Her research interests also include women, work and employment; gender studies.
Her works have been published as articles and book chapters, both in ISI and Scopus indexed such as Asian Journal of Women Studies and Asian Social Science, as well as in other reviewed journals. She teaches sociology, particularly on "work and organisations"'; "women and society". She is currently an associate professor at the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, IIUM.
Her works have been published as articles and book chapters, both in ISI and Scopus indexed such as Asian Journal of Women Studies and Asian Social Science, as well as in other reviewed journals. She teaches sociology, particularly on "work and organisations"'; "women and society". She is currently an associate professor at the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, IIUM.
Area of Specialisation
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Sociology ~ Sociology of Work
Teaching Responsibilities
| ACADEMIC EXERCISE I | 2009/2010 |
| ADVANCED SOCIOLOGICAL AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL THEORIES | 2020/2021 |
| CONTEMPORARY MUSLIM SOCIETIES | 2007/2008 |
| CONTEMPORARY MUSLIM SOCIETY | 2008/2009 |
| ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY | 2021/2022 |
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT I | 2026/2027 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT II | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2020/2021 |
| GENDER AND SOCIETY | 2020/2021 |
| GENDER CULTURAL ANALYTICS | 2026/2027 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| GENDER IN DISCOURSE | 2025/2026 |
| GENDER, FAMILY AND KINSHIP | 2020/2021 2018/2019 |
| GRADUATE SEMINAR | 2026/2027 2025/2026 2022/2023 2018/2019 |
| INDUSTRIAL SOCIOLOGY | 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
| INDUSTRIAL TRAINING | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
| INTERNSHIP | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| INTERNSHIP (DEVELOPMENT STUDIES) | 2022/2023 |
| INTERNSHIP (INDUSTRIAL STUDIES) | 2020/2021 |
| INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK | 2011/2012 |
| INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY | 2015/2016 2014/2015 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 2005/2006 2000/2001 1999/2000 1998/1999 |
| ISLAM AND INDUSTRY | 2016/2017 |
| METHODS OF SOCIAL RESEARCH I | 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
| METHODS OF SOCIAL RESEARCH II | 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
| POPULATION AND SOCIETY | 2015/2016 2014/2015 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 2005/2006 |
| PRACTICUM (DEVELOPMENT STUDIES) | 2016/2017 |
| PRACTICUM (INDUSTRIAL STUDIES) | 2011/2012 |
| RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | 2026/2027 2022/2023 2020/2021 |
| RESEARCH METHODOLOGY I | 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 |
| RESEARCH METHODOLOGY II | 2021/2022 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 |
| RESEARCH PAPER I | 2018/2019 |
| RESEARCH PROJECT | 2025/2026 |
| SCIENCES OF AL-HADITH & SIRAH | 1990/1991 |
| SCIENCES OF HADITH I | 1991/1992 |
| SOCIAL CONTROL | 2004/2005 |
| SOCIAL POLICY AND SOCIAL WORK | 2017/2018 |
| SOCIAL PROBLEMS | 2018/2019 |
| SOCIAL STRAFICATION AND INEQUALITY | 2025/2026 |
| SOCIAL STRATIFICATION | 2015/2016 2012/2013 2008/2009 2000/2001 1999/2000 |
| SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY II | 2004/2005 |
| SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY OF ORGANIZATION | 2018/2019 2017/2018 2014/2015 |
| SOCIOLOGY AND WESTERN IDEOLOGIES | 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 |
| SOCIOLOGY OF PROFESSIONS | 2017/2018 2014/2015 |
| TECHNOLOGY, SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE | 2017/2018 |
| ULUM AL-HADITH | 1991/1992 |
| WOMEN AND SOCIETY | 2016/2017 2014/2015 2012/2013 |
| WOMEN AND WORK | 2016/2017 2015/2016 |
| WOMEN STUDIES | 2016/2017 |
| WORK AND ORGANISATION | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2018/2019 |
| WORK AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATION | 2026/2027 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
| WORK AND SOCIETY | 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2012/2013 |
Supervision
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Exploring The Implementation Of Islamic Work Ethics And Its Impact On Organisational Commitment Among Academics In Private Higher Education Institutions In Malaysia.
Ph.D
Completed
2026
Main Supervisor
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Women'S Empowerment Efforts Of Household Solid Waste Management Through The 5r Approaches: A Case Study Of Dhaka, Bangladesh..
Ph.D
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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Muslim Women And Work-Family Interface From A Maqasid Al-Shariah Approach: A Comparative Study Between Malaysia And India..
Ph.D
Completed
2024
Co-supervisor
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Sri Lankan Migrant Families In Bahrain: A Case Study Of Living Conditions And Coping Strategies.
Ph.D
Completed
2024
Co-supervisor
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Ontology For Ethical Issues In Social Networking Sites Based On Ibn Khaldun'S Thoughts In Al-Muqaddimah.
Ph.D
Completed
2021
Member Supervisory Committee
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The Impact of Civil Society Organisations in Socio-economic Development of Zanzibar’s Muslim Society: A Case Study of Muzdalifah Charitable Organisation. The Impact Of Civil Society Organisations In Socio-Economic Development Of Zanzibar’S Muslim Society: A Case Study Of Muzdalifah Charitable Organisation.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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A Critical Analysis of Religious Freedom among Buddhist in Pasir Mas, Kelantan. A Critical Analysis Of Religious Freedom Among Buddhists And Taoist In Pasir Mas, Kelantan..
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Towards Ummatun Wasatan In Southeast Asia: Rethinking Gender As A Wasatiyah Construct In Selected Southeatasian Anglophone Writings.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Socialisation of Muslim Children of Professional Working Mothers in Egypt: A Case Study. Socialisation Of Muslim Children Of Professional Working Mothers In Egypt: A Case Study.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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A Phenomenological Study On Working Dual Jobs Among Women From The Federal Government'S Offices In The State Of Sabah, Malaysia.
Master
Completed
2020
Main Supervisor
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Ethnic Profiling On Social Entrepreneurship Among B40 Urban Women At Program Perumahan Rakyat Termiskin (Pprt) Residential Areas In Klang Valley.
Master
Completed
2019
Main Supervisor
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From India To The West: A Study Of Prospective Brain Drain Among Students.
Master
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Women Empowering Efforts Through Community Development: A Case Study Of Nyiur Community In Petukangan And Kamal Districts, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Master
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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Gender Attitudes Toward Female Co-Worker At The University Of Dhaka, Bangladesh: A Case Study.
Master
Completed
2013
Main Supervisor
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Gender Equity At Program Latihan Khidmat Negara (Plkn): A Case Study Of Plkn Trainess At Camp Jugra, Pahang.
Master
Completed
2012
Main Supervisor
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The Menace Of Pornography: A Study Of Its Harm From The Perceptions Of Malay Students Of The International Islamic University Malaysia.
Master
Completed
2011
Main Supervisor
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Cross-Religious And Social Interaction: A Case Study Of Muslims And Buddhists In Kampung Tendong, Pasir Mas.
Master
Completed
2008
Co-supervisor
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Muslim Migrants Workers Without Visa In Malaysia ;Their Life, Livelihood And Contribution To The Society..
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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A Sociological Approach in Understanding Permaculture within the Malaysian Context. A Sociological Approach In Understanding Permaculture Within The Malaysian Context.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Political Exclusion and Lived Experience: A Case Study of Muslim Women in Tamil Nadu, India. Political Exclusion And Lived Experience: A Case Study Of Muslim Women In Tamil Nadu, India.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2025 - 2025 | KAJIAN KES BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS (BI): APPLYING BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS TO ENHANCE PRODUCTIVITY IN EDUCATION LOAN REPAYMENT COMPLIANCE: A CASE STUDY OF MARA |
| 2025 - 2026 | STUDY ON THE QUALITY OF FRIDAY KHUTBAH (SERMON) BY THE JABATAN AGAMA ISLAM SELANGOR (JAIS) (Kualiti Teks Khutbah Jumaat Jabatan Agama Islam Selangor) |
| 2024 - 2025 | Gender Dysphoria : Medical, Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Perspectives. |
| 2023 - 2023 | KAJIAN KES BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS BERKAITAN MENGURANGKAN KESESAKAN PESAKIT DI HOSPITAL KERAJAAN |
| 2022 - 2024 | KL: A Civilizing City |
| 2022 - 2024 | Kajian Penggubalan Dasar Dan Pelan Perkhidmatan Kaunseling Negara |
| 2021 - 2021 | STUDY ON INCREASING THE ACCEPTANCE RATE OF E-PAYMENT PLATFORM USERS IN GOVERNMENT SERVICES |
| 2021 - 2021 | Kajian Indeks Kebudayaan Negara |
| 2020 - 2020 | Behavioural Insight (BI) for Better Regulations of Electrical Life and Asset Safety to Malaysians (Safety Inclusive of Existing Street Lighting Fixtures) |
| 2019 - 2023 | A Framework of Women Empowerment and Inclusive Development to Enhance Economic Involvement and Social Rights Towards Preventing Domestic Violence |
| 2018 - 2022 | Ontology Model in Analyzing Ethical Issues Based on Ibnu Khaldun's Thoughts. |
| 2017 - 2020 | Introductory Readings on Gender Stratification and Inequality in Women and Career: Responses to and Criticism of Western Paradigm |
| 2017 - 2020 | The Bottom-40 Households in Kuala Lumpur: A Special Reference on Social Entrepreneurship among Women of Different Ethnic Groups |
| 2017 - 2020 | Socio-Anthropological Contributions to Empower The Role and Function (Muslim Preachers)..... |
| 2015 - 2018 | Women Work Empowerment to ?Reduce, Reuse, Recycle? Thrown Away Home Products for Social Ecological Sustainability: Towards An Islamic Approach |
| 2013 - 2016 | An Explorative Study For Fostering "Muhibah-Led Policies, Programs and Modules" (MPPM) Among Religious Followers In Malaysia: A Systematic Approach To Challenging Religious Pluralism |
| 2012 - 2014 | Student's Advisement and Career Realignment Towards Entrepreneurship Among Youths in the Knowledge Age: A Case of the International |
| 2011 - 2014 | Household Financial Risks in Malaysia: Risk Exposure, Risk-Bearing Capacity, and Risk-Coping Strategies |
| 2011 - 2012 | An Exploratory Research On The Attitudes Of Working Mothers in Sending Their Children To Care And Pre-Education Centres |
| 2010 - 2010 | Siapakah Pengkid? Tanggapan Masyarakat Malaysia |
| 2010 - 2011 | School-To-Work Transition Challenge: Profiling The Young Workers in Malaysia |
On-Going
| 2025 - Present | GENDER DYSPHORIA: MEDICAL, ISLAMIC REVEALED KNOWLEDGE AND HUMAN SCIENCES PERSPECTIVES: PART II |
| 2024 - Present | Developing a Framework for Understanding Permaculture for Sustainable Societies in Malaysia through Sociological Approach. |
| 2023 - Present | A Maqasid Shariah Based Framework for Enhancing Digital Adoption among B-40 Muslim Entrepreneurs in Malaysia |
| 2020 - Present | Introductory Islamic Reading on Sociology |
| 2019 - Present | Indigenous and Traditional Medical Knowledge of Orang Asli for Community Sustainable Development |
| 2019 - Present | Formulating a Model for Sustainable Menstrual Hygiene practices among Bottom-40 Urban Young Women through Maternal involvement. |
| - | Women for Progress Research Unit (WPRU) |
Awards & Recognition
| 20 Feb, 2013 | Gold Medal IRIIE 2013 - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 20 Feb, 2013 | Silver Medal IRIIE 2013 - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 20 Feb, 2013 | Bronze Medal IRIIE 2013 - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |