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International Islamic University Malaysia

Staff Profile

Noor Azura Binti Zakaria

Academic Qualifications

  • Ph.D in Software Engineering - Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
  • Master of Information Technology - Masters Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
  • Bachelor of Information Engineering (Software Engineering) - Bachelor Degree, Kolej Universiti Sains & Technologi Malaysia (KUSTEM)

Noor Azura Binti Zakaria (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)

Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus

KULLIYYAH OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY


azurazakaria@iium.edu.my
6411

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Area of Specialisation


  • ICT ~ Information, Computer And Communications Technology (ICT) ~ Software ~ Software Engineering
  • ICT ~ Information, Computer And Communications Technology (ICT) ~ Software Engineering ~ Software Process Models - Software Process Tailoring
  • ICT ~ Information, Computer And Communications Technology (ICT) ~ Software Engineering ~ Software Quality - Quality Function Deployment


Professional Membership


  • 2022 - 2022 : Member of Profesional Body / Association : (Ordinary Member) , Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  • 2021 - 2021 : Member of Profesional Body / Association : (Ordinary Member) , Malaysian Software Engineering Interest Group (MySEIG)
  • 2020 - 2021 : Member of Profesional Body / Association : (Ordinary Member) , PECAMP - Persatuan Capaian Maklumat dan Pengurusan Pengetahuan (Information Retrieval and Knowledge Management Society)


Teaching Responsibilities


FINAL YEAR PROJECT I 2020/2021 2019/2020
FINAL YEAR PROJECT I 2021/2022
FINAL YEAR PROJECT II 2020/2021 2019/2020
FINAL YEAR PROJECT II 2021/2022
Introduction to Computer Organisation 2026/2027 2025/2026 2024/2025
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER ORGANIZATION 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER ORGANIZATION 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2020/2021
OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 2018/2019 2017/2018
Software Design and Architecture 2026/2027 2025/2026
SOFTWARE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019
SOFTWARE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE 2026/2027 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022
Software Engineering 2025/2026


Supervision


User-Centric Requirements Elicitation Framework For Global Software Development Teams .
Ph.D Completed 2021 Co-supervisor
A Framework For Iot Development From Islamic Ethics Perspective.
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
E-Invoicing Implementation In A Malaysian Bank: A Case Study Using Swot Analysis.
Master Completed 2025 Main Supervisor
Recommendations For Implementing Assistive Technology For Students With Learning Disabilities In Bangladesh.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
The Effectiveness Of Interactive E-Books For Takaful Education: An Evaluation Of User Engagement And Comprehension.
Master In Progress Co-supervisor


Research Projects


Completed
2025 - 2025 AI and Hikmah
2023 - 2026 Technological Trends and Maqasid-Driven Integration on Telehealth for Learning Disabilities: A Systematic Literature Review and Bibliometric Analysis
2022 - 2024 Digital Intervention Model for Parents with Autism Spectrum Disorder Children in Perlis
2021 - 2025 Quran and Scientific Research
2018 - 2021 Enhancing COCOMO Model using Particle Swarm Optimization for Estimating Software Development Project
On-Going
2026 - Present A Design Thinking Approach to Develop a Web-based Digital Social Stories Intervention for Autism Children During Dental Visits
2026 - Present Exploring the Effectiveness of Digital Learning Tools in Enhancing Communication and Engagement among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Therapy Centres
2026 - Present Stories of Strength and Youthpreneurship
2025 - Present Feasibility Evaluation of Strokecoach Programme (Blended Care) in Malaysia
2024 - Present Interactive E-Book Design for TAKAFUL Terminologies
2024 - Present Takaful Models and Structures
2024 - Present Takaful Terminologies for Takaful Industry
2024 - Present User Evaluation of Takaful Terminologies E-Book for Takaful Industry
2019 - Present A Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis Model for Decision Support in Diabetes Mellitus
2008 - Present IT for Development and e-Government (ITDEG)


Awards & Recognition


25 Jun, 2025 6-Star Rating in MyRA 2024 - International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) University
27 Feb, 2025 Bronze Award - International Grand Invention, Innovation and Design Expo (IGIIDeation) 2025 - KICT International
12 Sep, 2024 KICT TAKRIM AWARD 2024: International Grant Recipient Year 2023 - KICT KCDIO
12 Sep, 2024 KICT TAKRIM AWARD 2024: Staff Mobility Recipients (Academic) - KICT KCDIO
12 Sep, 2024 KICT TAKRIM AWARD 2024: Top 10 MyRA Contribution in KICT - KICT KCDIO
25 Oct, 2023 KICT TAKRIM AWARD 2023: Highest Publications in Indexed Proceedings - KICT KCDIO
23 Aug, 2023 KICT TAKRIM AWARD 2023: Alumni Community Engagement Award - Group (Team) - KICT KCDIO
23 Aug, 2023 KICT TAKRIM AWARD 2023: Copyright Award - KICT KCDIO
23 Aug, 2023 KICT TAKRIM AWARD 2023: Highest Publication in Other Publications - KICT KCDIO
23 Aug, 2023 KICT TAKRIM AWARD 2023: KICT Community Engagement Award - External (Team) - KICT KCDIO
23 Aug, 2023 KICT TAKRIM AWARD 2023: MoA/MoU Caretaker - KICT KCDIO
23 Aug, 2023 KICT TAKRIM AWARD 2023: Mobility Recipient - KICT KCDIO
23 Aug, 2023 KICT TAKRIM AWARD 2023: National Grant Recipients Year 2022 - KICT KCDIO
23 Aug, 2023 KICT TAKRIM AWARD 2023: Research Gift Recipient - KICT KCDIO
30 Aug, 2022 Bronze Award - FYP Showcase SEM 2 2021/2022 (Heart Monitoring System) - KICT KCDIO
30 Aug, 2022 Bronze Award - KICT FYP Showcase SEM 2 2021/2022 (Evaluating Usability of Learning Disability Assessment System) - KICT KCDIO
30 Aug, 2022 Gold Award - KICT FYP Showcase Bronze Award - KICT FYP Showcase SEM 2 2021/2022 (Assistive Technology for Children with Learning Disabilities : A Systematic Literature Review) - KICT KCDIO
03 Nov, 2021 Silver Medal - Kolej Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Selangor (KUIS) International
29 Jun, 2021 Bronze Medal - KICT FYP Showcase SEM 2 2020/2021 (iTherapy) - KICT KCDIO


Publications


Articles

2026 Generative artificial intelligence for sustainable digital business transformation. AI, Innovation, and Resilience for the Environment (AIR) Journal, 1 (2) pp. 127-136
2025 Bibliometric perspectives on e-book evaluation. The Eurasia Proceedings of Educational and Social Sciences (EPESS), 45 () pp. 75-87
2025 Collaborative learning platforms for promoting edupreneurship in underprivileged regions. APTISI Transactions on Technopreneurship (ATT), 7 (1) pp. 132-143
2025 Exploring E-books evaluation: issues, evaluation criteria and techniques. Journal of Information System and Technology Management, 10 (38) pp. 232-251
2025 Innovating communication adaptation on social media using AI-based decision support systems. International Transactions on Artificial Intelligence (ITALIC), 3 (2) pp. 120-129
2025 Staff mobility programme to Indonesia 2025. KICT Newsletter: SPECTRUM, Issue 9 (October) pp. 7-12
2025 Student mobility 2025: KICT students in Indonesian universities. KICT Newsletter: SPECTRUM, Issue 9 (October) pp. 13-19
2025 Student mobility in IIUM. KICT Newsletter: SPECTRUM, Issue10 (Issue 10) pp. 7-11
2025 Trends and developments in mosque tour research: a bibliometric perspective. International Journal of Law, Government and Communication (IJLGC), 10 (41) pp. 162-178
2024 AutistiCare: a one-stop centre for parents with Autism Spectrum Disorder children in Perlis. International Journal on Perceptive and Cognitive Computing (IJPCC), 10 (2) pp. 113-117
2024 Leveraging student creativity in Computer Organization through Project Mini Showcase. KICT Newsletter: KICT TALE 2024, 11 (Special Issue) pp. 1-3
2024 Maritirukan Aku Bisa: android application for learning social skills of children with social emotional barriers. Research and Development in Education (RaDEn), 4 (1) pp. 76-84
2024 Multi-criteria decision analysis in diabetes mellitus: a systematic literature review. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology, 56 (2) pp. 158-170
2024 Reflection: international conference collaboration between KICT and Indonesian university. KICT Newsletter, November 2024 (11) pp. 1-3
2024 Transporter mobile application: empowering your journey with reliable transport services. International Journal on Perceptive and Cognitive Computing (IJPCC), 10 (1) pp. 119-125
2023 Adoption and implementation of self-development information technology applications: an empirical study of state Islamic higher education institutions in Indonesia. Journal of Applied Engineering and Technological Science (JAETS), 4 (2) pp. 940-954
2023 Short sensory profile assessment system for autism children. International Journal on Perceptiveand Cognitive Computing (IJPCC), 9 (2) pp. 104-108
2022 A fuzzy multi-criteria decision analysis model for decision support in diabetes mellitus: a proposal paper. Journal of Computing Technologies and Creative Content (JTeC), 7 (2) pp. 19-24
2022 iTherapy: an automated web-based therapy plan for learning disability children. International Journal on Perceptive and Cognitive Computing (IJPCC), 8 (1) pp. 80-85
2021 Computational neuro-physiological model (CNP) to profile lower primary school students in inclusive education: a concept paper. International Journal of Advanced Trends in Computer Science and Engineering, 10 (3) pp. 1515-1519
2021 Optimization of COCOMO model using particle swarm optimization. International Journal of Advances in Intelligent Informatics, 7 (2) pp. 177-187
2021 Software project estimation with machine learning. International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, 12 (6) pp. 726-734
2016 An integrated approach to formulate a value-based software process tailoring framework. Jurnal Teknologi, 78 (12-3) pp. 171-180
Conference or Workshop Items

2025 AI adoption determinants in infertility treatment services based on the UTAUT2 framework. In: 4th International Conference on Creative Communication and Innovative Technology (ICCIT) 2025,
2025 Designing interactive e-books: a focus group study. In: International Conference on Research in Education and Technology (ICRET),,
2025 E-Invoicing implementation in a Malaysian bank: a case study using SWOT analysis. In: 10th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for the Muslim World (ICT4M) 2025,
2025 Enhancing healthcare services through machine learning and artificial intelligence applications. In: 4th International Conference on Creative Communication and Innovative Technology (ICCIT) 2025,
2025 IIUMeMall: a digital marketplace for campus. In: 9th International Conference on Engineering Technologies and Applied Sciences (ICETAS) 2024,
2024 Impact of advanced innovations on solar panel efficiency and adoption. In: 3rd International Conference on Creative Communication and Innovative Technology (ICCIT) 2024,
2024 Systematic mapping of telehealth features for Autism Spectrum Disorder children: a preliminary results. In: 3rd International Conference on Creative Communication and Innovative Technology (ICCIT) 2024,
2023 Assistive technology for children with learning disabilities: a systematic literature review. In: 17th International Conference on Ubiquitous Information Management and Communication (IMCOM) 2023,
2022 Beat: heart monitoring system. In: 8th International Conference on Computing, Engineering and Design (ICCED),
2022 Evaluating usability of learning disability assessment system. In: 8th International Conference on Computing, Engineering and Design (ICCED),
2017 Using grounded theory approach to identify value-based factors in software development. In: 6th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for The Muslim World (ICT4M),
2016 A proposed value-based software process tailoring framework. In: 9th Malaysian Software Engineering Conference (MySEC) 2015,
2016 A proposed value-based software process tailoring framework. In: 2015 9th Malaysian Software Engineering Conference (MySEC),
2015 Examining value-based factors in software development: A survey study in Malaysian public sector. In: 24th Australasian Software Engineering Conference (ASWEC 2015),
2015 The state of the art and issues in software process tailoring. In: 2015 4th International Conference on Software Engineering and Computer Systems (ICSECS),
Books

2025 Advancement in ICT: exploring innovative solutions (AdICT) series 3/2025. KICT Publishing, ISBN:
2025 International Grand Invention, Innovation and Design Expo (IGIIDeation) 2025. KICT Publishing, ISBN:
2025 Scientific research and discoveries based on the understanding of Qur’an and the universe. IIIT and IIUM Press, ISBN: 9786299648239
2024 Advancement in ICT: exploring innovative solutions (AdICT) Series 2/2024. KICT Publishing, ISBN:
2024 Advancement in ICT: exploring innovative solutions (AdICT): series 1/2024. KICT Publishing, ISBN:
2024 Artificial Intelligence and hikmah. Centre for Islamisation (CENTRIS), IIUM, ISBN:
Book Sections

2025 A web-based solution for value-based software process tailoring. In: KICT Publishing, ISBN: , pp. 94-98
2024 EasyKos: room rental management system. In: KICT Publishing, ISBN: , pp. 1-4
2024 ReLife: habit changing application. In: KICT Publishing, ISBN: , pp. 1-4


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