Empowering Minds, Transforming Horizons
Dr. Nur Azaliah Abu Bakar, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Artificial Intelligence, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). Her academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems Engineering from Multimedia University in 2000, followed by a Master’s in Information Technology from Universiti Teknologi Mara in 2004. She culminated her studies with a PhD in Information Technology, specializing in Enterprise Architecture, from UTM in 2017.
Boasting 24 years of dynamic experience in ICT, Dr. Azaliah has made significant contributions across the public sector and multinational companies such as MAMPU, INTAN, JPA, Astro Malaysia, and Mydin Mohamed Holdings. Her expertise spans Informatics, Enterprise Architecture, Business Intelligence, ICT Strategic Planning, and Digital Government. A dedicated member of the Operations and Business Intelligence Research Group (OBI RG), she is also affiliated with IASA, MBOT, IEEE, and ACM.
Dr. Azaliah’s passion for digital transformation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence drives her commitment to data-driven leadership and strategic foresight. She has led multimillion-dollar projects as a Chief Enterprise Architect, developing transformative cyber technology roadmaps and digitalization frameworks for various ministries and institutions.
Dr. Azaliah’s pioneering research includes the “Enterprise Architecture Implementation Assessment Model” for the Malaysian Public Sector. Her prolific contributions to the field are reflected in over 150 publications, with an H-index of 12 on SCOPUS and 15 on Google Scholar. As a mentor, she has guided 24 PhD and 23 Master’s students, fostering a legacy of research excellence.
In her current role as Associate Director of UTM International, where she oversees international collaborations and partnerships, Dr. Azaliah leverages her extensive experience to foster global academic relationships. Previously, as Assistant Dean (External and Global Engagement), she played a crucial role in expanding UTM’s international presence, facilitating collaborations with the community, industry, and strategic partners, and enhancing the branding of both UTM and the faculty.
Dr. Azaliah is a visionary academic who has forged numerous impactful partnerships with global academic and industry leaders, driving significant advancements in her field. Connect with her on LinkedIn and explore her research on Google Scholar to discover how she continues to shape the future of research, industry collaboration, and international academia.
She can be contacted via email at azaliah@utm.my and other Social Media platform follows:
LOOKING FOR RESEARCH COLLABORATORS AND TALENTS
PhD Candidates and Master Projects Supervision
Whether you aspire to conduct cutting-edge research that will contribute to global knowledge or hold a leadership position in your field within government or industry, we encourage you to embark on undergraduate and postgraduate study at the Faculty of Artificial Intelligence (formerly known as Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics) at UTM Kuala Lumpur. Graduate education and research are among the University’s foremost missions. UTM welcomes students with a range of qualifications and achievements who demonstrate potential to benefit from our research-led learning and teaching.
Our programs are particularly suitable for working professionals who wish to further their studies in the bustling KL City Centre. Here, we seamlessly integrate your industry experience into theoretical contributions, enriching both your professional and academic growth.
For further information or queries, please get in touch with me at azaliah@utm.my
More general information for the postgraduate study, such as details of how to apply, fees, regulations, etc., can be found on the School of Graduate Studies and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia pages and apply online at admission.utm.my
Business Analytics
Business Intelligence
Digital Skills Competency and Capability
Digital Government
Digital Workplace
Enterprise Architecture
ICT Strategic Planning
ICT Project Management
Informatics
Information Security Assurance
Information Security Audit
System Development
Azza’s Views
Knowledge is not what is memorised.
Knowledge is what benefits.
Imam al-Shafi’i