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Madihah Bt. S. Abd. Aziz

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 and User Interface (UX/UI), Design Thinking, 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 Visualisation 2026/2027 2025/2026
DATA VISUALIZATION FOR DECISION MAKING 2025/2026
DATATHON AND BOOTCAMP 2025/2026 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 2026/2027 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


Decision-Making Framework Based On Taxonomical And Ontological Models For Software Bug Prioritization Within Scrum Project Contexts.
Ph.D Completed 2026 Main Supervisor
Using A Mobile Application To Improve The Writing Skill Of Deaf Students A Case In Saudi Arabia.
Ph.D Completed 2024 Co-supervisor
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
A Model Of Digital Marketing Adoption And Its Effect On The Competitiveness Among Smes In Oman.
Ph.D Completed 2022 Co-supervisor
An Investigation On Factors Of The Iot-Based Healthcare Adoption In Pakistan.
Ph.D Completed 2018 Main Supervisor
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
Optimizing Supply Chain Efficiency Through Predictive Analytics And Machine Learning For Demand Forecasting.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
Application Of Advanced Analytics On Zakat System In Selangor.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
A Study On Identifying The Relationship Between Personality Differences And User Preferences In Visualization Types For Storytelling Reporting.
Master Completed 2024 Main Supervisor
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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Master Completed 2024 Main Supervisor
An Analysis Of The World Best Education Delivery System During Pendemic Covid-19 School Closures.
Master Completed 2021 Main Supervisor
The Design And Evaluation Of The Shared Taxi Service Mobile Application In Algeria: A Culture-Centred Design Approach.
Master Completed 2020 Main Supervisor
An Investigation Of Islamic Digital Games As A Persuasive Tool For Spreading Islamic Da'Wah.
Master Completed 2017 Main Supervisor


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 Framework for Automated Test-Case Generation Using Natural Language Processing for Cross-Platform Mobile Applications
2025 - Present Developing Steps for Assessing TikTok Videos to Enhance Word Stress Learning and Examining Their Effect on Students? Production of English Word Stress
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
- Predictive Analytics Dashboard for Optimizing Zakat Allocation: Data-Driven Insights for Asnaf Empowerment in Perlis


Awards & Recognition


25 Sep, 2025 Silver Medal - KICT Teaching and Learning Exhibition 2025 (KICT TALE 2025) - Kulliyyah of ICT KCDIO
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