Faizan Iza Binti Zainuddin

Lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak specializing in multivariate data analysis and digital content creation. Expertise in Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with AMOS, analyzing behavioral and HR datasets. Successfully led funded projects in digital entrepreneurship, enhancing student engagement through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated ability in mentoring and talent development, fostering a collaborative and academically excellent environment.

• Invited Speaker, “Introvert Pun Boleh! Seni Jualan & Usahawan Digital”, UNIMAS, 06/20/25
• Facilitator, Program ASM Sarawak – Hands-on Activity (Science & Safety Demo), SK Muara Tuang, Sarawak, 05/07/25
• Speaker, Bengkel Penulisan Jurnal Berwasit, UPSI-TAS (Online), 03/16/25
• Speaker & Facilitator, Bengkel Pemurnian Proposal PhD, IAB Santubong, 02/09/25
• Motivational Speaker, SK Cator Avenue, Ipoh, Perak, 05/12/18
• Facilitator, Research Workshop on Proposal and Methodology, OUM Ipoh, 10/26/18
• Facilitator, Orang Asli Motivation Camp, Pulau Pangkor, 2001

• Catalyst Research Grant, RM50,000, The Relationship Between Prosocial Motivation, Mental Toughness, and Takaful Agents’ Sustainability: The Moderating Role of the Work Environment, 2025–2027, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Principal Investigator
• PROF WR GEDDES BEQUEST Research Fund, RM40,000, Sustaining Bidayuh Ecotourism at Gunung Singai: Harnessing Social Media for Cultural and Environmental Preservation, 2025–2026, UNIMAS, Principal Investigator

Signed MoU with REDEEMS and STIDC, 2025, Strategic partnership for research on rural bamboo innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital inclusion in Sarawak.

• Inclusive digital pedagogy for the introverted learner: A critical narrative review of entrepreneurial education practices in Southeast Asia, under review, Education and Information Technologies (Scopus Q1, Web of Science SSCI), 2025
• The Relationship Between Mental Toughness, Prosocial Motivation, and Takaful Agents' Sustainability: The Moderating Role of Work Environment, manuscript under development, Journal of Islamic Marketing (Scopus Q2), 2025
• Ecotourism and Cultural Preservation through Digital Storytelling: A Case of Gunung Singai, currently in writing phase, International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Management in the Digital Age, 2025

• The Third International Management Education Conference (iMEC), Ipoh, 11/27/13
• First International Conference on Human Capital and Knowledge Management, UTM KL, 12/03/13
• UniSZA Postgraduate Research Conference, Terengganu, 11/07/15

• Presenter, UniSZA Postgraduate Research Conference 2015, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), 11/07/15
• Presenter, First International Conference on Human Capital and Knowledge Management, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Kuala Lumpur, 12/03/13
• Presenter, The Third International Management Education Conference (iMEC), The Tower Regency Hotel & Apartments, Ipoh, 11/27/13

• Attended a 3-day workshop on AI-Assisted Critical Review Paper Writing at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) from 15–17 February 2025, organized by eduuni Global Research.
• Attended the Bibliometric Writing Bootcamp led by Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Aidi Ahmi in Kuala Lumpur (18–20 April 2025), focusing on bibliometric data collection, analysis using VOSviewer & Biblioshiny, and manuscript preparation for high-impact journals.Structural Equation Modelling (SEM/AMOS) Level 1 – Two-Day Workshop, 11/16/13 - 11/17/13
• Entrepreneur Orientation and Motivation Workshop, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), 03/27/08
• Workshop on Operations Management Job, 02/29/08
• Lean Production Seminar 2008, Hall A, UUM Convention Center, 2008
• Self-Identity and Academic Excellence Program, Kolej Matrikulasi Kedah, 02/22/07 - 02/24/07
• Student Character Development Workshop: Love Al-Quran, Dewan Bukit Kachi, UUM, 03/02/07 - 03/03/07
• Module Refinement Workshop Phase 1, Dewan Bukit Kachi 1, UUM, 08/04/06
• Malaysia Book of Records – Dynamic Group Training, UUM Sports Complex, 07/04/06
• Joint Program with the Vice-Chancellor of UUM, Dewan Tan Sri Othman, UUM, 03/19/06
• Basic Facilitator Course, Serendah Sekebun Bunga, Sik, Kedah, 04/28/06 - 04/30/06
• Dodoi Si Dodoi Competition, Dewan Bukit Kachi, 08/20/05
• Young Writers Camp (State Level), Rumah Rehat Gerik, 04/02/02 - 04/04/02
• Anti-Drug Competition & AIDS Art Carnival, Batang Padang District, 2001
• The Largest Participation in Silat Performance, 2001

• Co-Organizer & Registration Coordinator, Publication Workshop: Getting Published in Indexed Journals, Open University Malaysia, Ipoh, 01/26/19
• Co-Organizer & Contact Person, Research Workshop: Proposal & Methodology, Sek Keb Cator Avenue, Ipoh, Perak, 05/12/18
• Director, Personality Test Program, UUM Convocation Expo, Dewan Tan Sri Othman, Universiti Utara Malaysia, [Year unspecified]
• Deputy Director, Cekak Martial Arts Identity Strengthening Program, [Year unspecified]
• Secretary, Entrepreneur Orientation and Motivation Workshop, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 2008
• Committee Member, Orientation Week, UUM Campus, 07/01/07 - 07/06/07
• Production Staff, EKUUM '07 Pentomen Competition, Dewan Budi Siswa, UUM, 03/10/07
• Publicity Committee Member, Vertigo Challenge Part 2, Menara PALAPES, UUM, 09/07/06 - 09/11/06
• Production Staff, Dodoi Si Dodoi Competition, Dewan Bukit Kachi, 08/20/05

• Appointed Committee Member (AJK), Unit Penyelidikan dan Inovasi Kolej (UPIK), UNIMAS, 2024–2025, Promoted academic research culture at the college level through planning, coordination, and mentorship of student-driven initiatives.
• Exco Penyelidikan & Inovasi, Persatuan Pegawai Akademik UNIMAS (PPAU), 2025, Led initiatives to foster academic excellence through research clinics, writing workshops, and publication support for academic staff.

Supervised 9 Final Year Project (FYP) students from the Bachelor of Human Resource Development and Business programs at UNIMAS., 2024–2025, Currently supervising 2 Graduate Research Assistants (GRA) pursuing Master's-level research under funded projects (Cartalyst and Geddes Grant).

Co-lead, UniMADANI 2025: Community Empowerment Program (MOF-funded), Facilitated sustainable soap-making training from used cooking oil in Asajaya, Sarawak, under the project Transformasi Minyak Masak Terpakai kepada Sabun, in collaboration with local communities and academic partners., 04/2025

Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management (MIHRM), 103357/1123

• Malay (native)
• English (Upper-Intermediate)

• Antologi Biru Langit Yang Mendung: Membuka Mata Hati, Menemukan Inspirasi dan Ketenangan, Self-published digital anthology, 06/2023, A curated reflective collection authored by student and community writers. Focused on themes of healing, inspiration, and emotional resilience.
• The impact of beliefs and attitudes among job seekers’ reactions in clicking on ads and applying for a job via the internet in Malaysia, Faizan.I, Suriani, Jamal @ Nordin, The ASEAN Journal of Knowledge Contribution, 1, 1, 55–60, 2015

• Prof Madya Dr. Azizi B. Abu Bakar, Pusat Pengajian Muamalat dan Kewangan Islam College of Business UUM, Sintok, 06010, 012-4626184
• Dr. Suriani Abdul Hamid, Faculty of Management and Economy Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjung Malim, 35900, 013-7867388

The Impact of Beliefs and Attitudes Towards Reactions of Clicking on Ads and Online Job-Seeking by Job Seekers in Selangor, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), 2017

• Height: 160 cm
• Weight: 60 kg
• Date of Birth: 02/04/85
• Nationality: Malaysian
• Driving License: B2 & D (Own transport)
• Marital Status: Married (4 children)
• Place of Birth: Bidor, Perak