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Academic Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology - Doctor of Philosophy, Swinburne University of Technology
- Master in Computer Science - Masters Degree, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
- Bachelor Information Technology - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Madihah Bt. S. Abd. Aziz (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
madihahs@iium.edu.my
5635
Expert Profile
Dr. Madihah is a senior lecturer and researcher specializing in User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) Design, Information Visualization, and Creative Media Design. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, a Master's in Computer Science from Universiti Putra Malaysia, and a PhD from Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia, where she received a Research Fellowship Grant. With extensive experience in teaching and research, Dr. Madihah has contributed to the fields of UI/UX, human-computer interaction, storytelling in visualization, and digital media design. She has also served as an expert panel member for academic evaluations and has published widely in indexed journals and conferences, reflecting her dedication to advancing knowledge and practice in her areas of expertise.
Area of Specialisation
- ICT ~ Information, Computer And Communications Technology (ICT) ~ Multimedia ~ Interface Design
- ICT ~ Information, Computer And Communications Technology (ICT) ~ ICT Applications ~ Serious Games
- ICT ~ Information, Computer And Communications Technology (ICT) ~ Emergent Information Technology ~ Human Computer Interaction (HCI)
- ICT ~ Information, Computer And Communications Technology (ICT) ~ ICT Applications ~ Edutainment
Professional Membership
- 2015 - 2021 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Alumni), Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne
- 2016 - 2019 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Interaction Design Foundation
- 2018 - 2019 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Professional Member), Association for Computing Machinery
- 2018 - 2021 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), PECAMP (Persatuan Capaian Maklumat dan Pengurusan Pengetahuan)
- 2019 - 2032 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Lifetime Member), Kuala Lumpur ACM SIGCHI Chapter (MyHCIUX)
- 2021 - 2022 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Association for Computing Machinery
- 2023 - 2025 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), SOCIETY OF INFORMATION RETRIEVAL AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT MALAYSIA (PECAMP)
- 2023 - 2024 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- 2025 - 2026 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Professional Member), Interaction Design Foundation (Netherland)
Teaching Responsibilities
| DATA VISUALIZATION FOR DECISION MAKING | 2025/2026 |
| DATATHON AND BOOTCAMP | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT 1 | 2019/2020 |
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT I | 2021/2022 2020/2021 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2008/2009 |
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT II | 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 2008/2009 |
| HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 |
| HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION AND DESIGN | 2022/2023 |
| INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT | 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
| INFORMATION VISUALIZATION | 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
| MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY | 2008/2009 2007/2008 |
| PRACTICAL TRAINING | 2008/2009 2007/2008 |
| User Experience Design | 2025/2026 |
Supervision
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Using A Mobile Application To Improve The Writing Skill Of Deaf Students A Case In Saudi Arabia.
Ph.D
Completed
2024
Co-supervisor
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Deception Cues In Text-Based Content And Design Of Islamic Websites: A Case Study Approach- Prophet Muhammed Pbuh Websites.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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A Model Of Digital Marketing Adoption And Its Effect On The Competitiveness Among Smes In Oman.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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An Investigation On Factors Of The Iot-Based Healthcare Adoption In Pakistan.
Ph.D
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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Decision Making Framework For Software Bug Prioritization.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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The Effect of TikTok Videos on Students' Production and Perception of English Word Stress. The Effect Of Tiktok Videos On Students' Production And Perception Of English Word Stress.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Optimizing Supply Chain Efficiency Through Predictive Analytics And Prescriptive Modeling..
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Iium Gigease: A Platform For Short-Term Employment Opportunities For Iium Students And Local Neighbouring Communities.
Master
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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A Study On Identifying The Relationship Between Personality Differences And User Preferences In Visualization Types For Storytelling Reporting.
Master
Completed
2024
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Master
Completed
2024
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An Analysis Of The World Best Education Delivery System During Pendemic Covid-19 School Closures.
Master
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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The Design And Evaluation Of The Shared Taxi Service Mobile Application In Algeria: A Culture-Centred Design Approach.
Master
Completed
2020
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An Investigation Of Islamic Digital Games As A Persuasive Tool For Spreading Islamic Da'Wah.
Master
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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Storytelling Through Data: Engaging Communities In Agricultural Resilience.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2021 - 2024 | THE ADOPTION OF SOCIAL SUSTAINABLE BANK FRAMEWORK IN THE STATE OF PERLIS |
| 2021 - 2024 | Flagship proposal on Sustainable Social Bank (SSB) |
| 2021 - 2023 | Development of Shariah Compliance Monitoring System for Implementation in Shariah Compliant Hospital Framework |
| 2019 - 2024 | Human Factors Model to Improve Information Visualization Reporting for Big Data Analytics |
| 2015 - 2019 | Identifying Design Factors to Increase Islamic Video Games Popularity |
| 2014 - 2020 | Brain Inspired Computational Modelling of Tugboat Master based on User Experience and Situation Awareness |
On-Going
| 2025 - Present | DESIGN WITH FAITH IN MIND: HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION BASED ON ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE |
| 2021 - Present | The Study on the Implementation of Biometric-Computer-on-Card |
| 2019 - Present | Analysis of Video Game Design Styles on Learning Aptitude Using EEG |
| 2016 - Present | Development of an Evolving Neuro-Cognitive Computational Model Based on Event-Related Potentials for Healthy Lifestyle Profiling |
| 2015 - Present | Affective Classification of EEG during Visual Spatial Video Game Play |
Awards & Recognition
| 25 Sep, 2024 | Gold Medal - KICT Teaching and Learning Exhibition 2024 (KICT TALE 2024) - Kulliyyah of ICT | KCDIO |
| 27 Sep, 2023 | KICT Takrim Award 2023 - Financial Sustainability Award - Centre for IT Advancement (CITA) - Kulliyyah of ICT | KCDIO |
| 27 Sep, 2023 | KICT Takrim Award 2023 - Winners in Malaysian Technology Expo (MTE) 2022 - Gold Award and Outstanding Innovation Award - Kulliyyah of ICT | KCDIO |
| 27 Sep, 2023 | KICT Takrim Award 2023 - Winners in PECIPTA 2023 - Gold Award - Kulliyyah of ICT | KCDIO |
| 21 Oct, 2022 | Gold Medal - Malaysia Technology Expo 2022 | International |
| 21 Oct, 2022 | Outstanding Innovation Award - Malaysia Technology Expo 2022 | International |
| 06 Sep, 2022 | First Place in Poster Presentation for the 5th National Conference on Shariah Compliant Hospital 2022 - Others | National |
| 19 Aug, 2021 | Silver Medal - Others | National |
| 19 Dec, 2020 | Best Paper Award - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) | International |
| 13 Oct, 2020 | Machine Learning Using SAS Viya Training - SAS | International |
| 06 Oct, 2020 | Gold Medal - myHCI-UX Kuala Lumpur ACM SIGCHI | National |
| 06 Oct, 2020 | Gold Medal - myHCI-UX Kuala Lumpur ACM SIGCHI | National |
| 19 Jun, 2020 | Tableau Desktop Specialist Training - Quandatics | International |
| 12 Dec, 2019 | KICT Postgraduate Colloqium 2019 - Kulliyyah of ICT, IIUM | KCDIO |
| 02 Dec, 2016 | Award for 15 Years of Service - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 24 Oct, 2010 | Faculty of Design PhD Research Scholarship - Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne | International |
Publications
Articles
Conference or Workshop Items
| 2025 | Assessments of the data management practices in zakat institutions in Malaysia: a concept paper. In: 10th International Conference on Computing, Engineering and Design (ICCED), |
| 2023 | Patient perspectives on online medication information seeking in Uganda: a cross-sectional exploration. In: 8th IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technologies and Sciences (ICETAS 2023), |
| 2022 | A review on the visual design styles in data storytelling based on user preferences and personality differences. In: IEEE 7th International Conference on Information Technology and Digital Applications (ICITDA 2022), |
| 2022 | Trust reputation in blockchain environment a review. In: The International Conference on Business and Technology (ICBT 2021), |
| 2021 | Personality differences and user preferences in visual design styles for data storytelling: a work in progress. In: 3rd National Symposium on Human Computer Interaction (FUSION 2021), |
| 2020 | Digital storytelling of Prophet Nuh A.S: an Augmented Reality application. In: Creative Industry International Conference 2020 (CIIC 2020), |
| 2020 | Exploring the use of digital storytelling in students motivation to learn Seerah (History of the Prophets) subject. In: 2020 IEEE 7th International Conference on Engineering Technologies and Applied Sciences (ICETAS), |
| 2018 | An empirical study of Internet of Things (IoT) - based healthcare acceptance in Pakistan:pilot study. In: 3rd IEEE International Conference on Engineering Technologies and Social Sciences, ICETSS 2017, |
| 2018 | Identifying cues to deception in Islamic websites text-based content and design. In: 2018 International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for the Muslim World (ICT4M), |
| 2018 | Social commerce in e-business of Pakistan: opportunities, challenges and solutions. In: International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for the Muslim World (ICT4M) 2018, |
| 2018 | The future of data privacy and security concerns in Internet of things. In: 2018 IEEE International Conference on Innovative Research and Development (ICIRD), |
| 2016 | User perceptions of Islamic website (I-webs). In: 2016 6th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for The Muslim World (ICT4M 2016), |
| 2015 | Evaluating a visual tool for systematic data collection and analysis for design students. In: 4th International Conference on Research and Innovation in Information Systems – 2015 (ICRIIS’15), |
| 2015 | Protecting youth from social media risks through information security practices and Islamic principles. In: 3rd International Conference on Islamic Applications in Computer Science And Technology, |
| 2013 | The design and usability testing of DACADE: a tool supporting systematic data collection and analysis for design students. In: 14th IFIP TC 13 International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (INTERACT 2013), |
Book Sections
| 2024 | Interactive space: Quranic Youth Club manager. In: KICT Publishing, ISBN: , pp. 12-20 |
| 2024 | SejahteraCare: a comprehensive clinic management system for International Islamic University Malaysia. In: KICT Publishing, ISBN: , pp. 26-32 |