Dr. Mohd Nihra Haruzuan Bin Mohamad Said is a distinguished Associate Professor at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), renowned for his expertise in Educational Technology. With a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Waikato, New Zealand, a Master’s degree from the University of Salford, United Kingdom, and a Bachelor’s degree from UTM, he has built a strong academic foundation that underpins his impactful career in digital education.
Throughout his tenure at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Dr. Nihra has moved beyond theoretical research to build the infrastructure that powers modern learning. As the Head of Creative Multimedia and Learning Technology (UTM CDex), he led the development of the HyFlex learning ecosystem, which includes the UTM Online and eLearning@UTM applications. These platforms serve as dynamic environments designed to bridge the gap between physical and virtual classrooms, ensuring that high-quality education remains accessible regardless of geographical or technical barriers. Dr. Nihra operates under the conviction that sustainable innovation must be anchored in robust policy. This belief led him to co-author the New Academia Learning Innovation (NALI) Handbook and UTM’s overarching Teaching and Learning Policy. By designing systems such as the Teaching Excellence System (TES) and SHARP, he has helped create a framework where academic leadership is data-driven and excellence is both measurable and rewarded. His commitment to education extends into the global digital commons. From producing high-impact BLOSSOM videos for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to developing Micro-Credentials and MOOCs that have engaged thousands of learners worldwide, Dr. Nihra strives to make Malaysian scholarship visible on the international stage. His technical foundations, bolstered by training in New Media from the Communication University of China, allow for a unique blend of creative multimedia and pedagogical rigor.
A Vision for the Future
In an era increasingly defined by AI and flexible learning pathways, Dr. Nihra continues to serve as a bridge between educational organizations and the evolving global landscape. He is focused on mentoring the next generation of digital-ready scholars and ensuring that institutions are not just reacting to technological shifts, but actively shaping them.
Dr. Mohd Nihra Haruzuan Bin Mohamad Said
Associate Professor
Contact
Department of Advanced Learning Technology (ALT)
Faculty of Educational Sciences and Technology (FEST)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 UTM Skudai
Johor Darul Ta’zim
MALAYSIA
Telephone: +607-5534434
Email: nihra@utm.my or nihrautm@gmail.com
Academic Qualifications
Ph.D. University of Waikato, 2013
M. Sc. University of Salford, 2004
B. Sc. Comp. Ed. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2000
Recent Publications