-
Shafiz Affendi Bin Mohd Yusof
- Associate Professor
- Ext: 5432
Dr. Shafiz Affendi Mohd Yusof holds a Ph.D. in Information Science and Technology, an MPhil in Information Transfer, and an MS in Telecommunications and Network Management, all from Syracuse University's School of Information Studies in the United States. He is currently an Associate Professor of Information Systems in the Department of Information Technology at the College of Engineering and IT, Ajman University, and a member of the Artificial Intelligence Research Center (AIRC). Before joining Ajman University, Dr. Shafiz served as the Program Director for the Master of Information Technology Management and the Bachelor of IT (MIS) programs at the University of Wollongong in Dubai. He has also held key positions in Malaysia, including Deputy Director of the Cooperative and Entrepreneurship Development Institute (CEDI) and Director of the International Telecommunication Union - Universiti Utara Malaysia Asia Pacific Centre of Excellence (ITU-UUM ASP CoE) for Rural Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Development. Dr. Shafiz has published over 100 works, including journal articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings. His research primarily focuses on the social impact of information technology, with specific interest in areas such as online gaming, information behavior, virtual communities, e-government, teleworking, community networks, rural ICT, and green IT.
Education
- Ph.D in Information Science and Technology, Syracuse University, USA, 2005
- MSc in Information Transfer, Syracuse University, USA, 2005
- MSc in Telecommunications and Network Management, Syracuse University, 1998
- BSc in Information Technology, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia, 1996
Ph.D in Information Science and Technology, Syracuse University, USA, 2005
MSc in Information Transfer, Syracuse University, USA, 2005
MSc in Telecommunications and Network Management, Syracuse University, 1998
BSc in Information Technology, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia, 1996
Experience
- Associate Professor, IT Department, Ajman University, UAE, 2022 – Present
- Assistant and Associate Professor, Computer Science Department, University of Wollongong in Dubai, UAE, 2009–2012; 2016–2022
- Teaching Assistant, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, IS Department, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia, 1996–2009; 2013–2016
Associate Professor, IT Department, Ajman University, UAE, 2022 – Present
Assistant and Associate Professor, Computer Science Department, University of Wollongong in Dubai, UAE, 2009–2012; 2016–2022
Teaching Assistant, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, IS Department, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia, 1996–2009; 2013–2016
Teaching Area
- System Analysis
- E-Commerce and E-Marketing
- Fundamentals of Software Engineering
- User Interface Design
- Business Process Management
- IT Project
System Analysis
E-Commerce and E-Marketing
Fundamentals of Software Engineering
User Interface Design
Business Process Management
IT Project
Research
- Social Informatics
- Virtual Communities
- Knowledge Management
- Online Gaming
- Health Informatics
Social Informatics
Virtual Communities
Knowledge Management
Online Gaming
Health Informatics
Publications
-
JournalAl-Madhagy Taufiq-Hail, Shafiz Affendi, M. Y, Rashid, A., El-Shekeil, I. & Lutfi, A. , Exploring Factors Influencing Gen Z’s Acceptance and Adoption of AI and Cloud-Based Applications and Tools in Academic Attainment., Emerging Science Journal, Aug 2024, doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2024-08-03-02
-
JournalHashim, K.F., Tan, F.B., Rashid, A., & Shafiz Affendi, M.Y. , Examining the Role of Technostress Creators and Inhibitors on Academics Burnout, Emerging Science Journal, Sep 2024, doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2024-SIED1-012
-
ConferenceAlshehhi, B., Khelalfa, H., & Shafiz Affendi, M.Y, Scenario Intelligence: Modelling Insider Threats for Effectively Anomaly Detection using Real Life Scenarios, 24th International Arab Conference on Information Technology (ACIT), Ajman
Al-Madhagy Taufiq-Hail, Shafiz Affendi, M. Y, Rashid, A., El-Shekeil, I. & Lutfi, A. , Exploring Factors Influencing Gen Z’s Acceptance and Adoption of AI and Cloud-Based Applications and Tools in Academic Attainment., Emerging Science Journal, Aug 2024, doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2024-08-03-02
About the journal
Journal Name
Emerging Science Journal
Publisher
Ital Publication
Hashim, K.F., Tan, F.B., Rashid, A., & Shafiz Affendi, M.Y. , Examining the Role of Technostress Creators and Inhibitors on Academics Burnout, Emerging Science Journal, Sep 2024, doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2024-SIED1-012
About the journal
Journal Name
Emerging Science Journal
Publisher
Ital Publication
Alshehhi, B., Khelalfa, H., & Shafiz Affendi, M.Y, Scenario Intelligence: Modelling Insider Threats for Effectively Anomaly Detection using Real Life Scenarios, 24th International Arab Conference on Information Technology (ACIT), Ajman
About the journal
Publisher
IEEE Xplorer
Conference Presentation
- Vakil, L., Alshekfa, M., & Shafiz Affendi, M. Y. (2024). AU Moves – A Transport Management Automation Web Application. 1st International Student Conference on Applied Sciences (ISCAS '24). Applied Science University, Bahrain, and Ajman University, Ajman. 21–22 May 2024.
- Alshehhi, B., Khelalfa, H., & Shafiz Affendi, M. Y. (2023). Scenario Intelligence: Modeling Insider Threats for Effective Anomaly Detection Using Real-Life Scenarios. 24th International Arab Conference on Information Technology (ACIT'2023), Ajman, UAE. 6–8 December 2023.
- Shafiz Affendi, M. Y., & Zakaria, N. (2023). How Could I Trust You from Far? Building a Cross-Cultural Collaborative Model for Swift Trust Formation in Global Virtual Teams. 11th AIB-MENA Conference, Rabat, Morocco. 10–13 December 2023.
- Haddad, M., & Shafiz Affendi, M. Y. (2021). Understanding the Perceptions of the Impact of COVID-19 on Online Learning at the Primary Educational Level: A Case Study in Jordan. 2nd International Conference on Educational Leadership and Management (ICELAM 21), Genting Highlands, Malaysia. 29–30 September 2021.
Vakil, L., Alshekfa, M., & Shafiz Affendi, M. Y. (2024). AU Moves – A Transport Management Automation Web Application. 1st International Student Conference on Applied Sciences (ISCAS '24). Applied Science University, Bahrain, and Ajman University, Ajman. 21–22 May 2024.
Alshehhi, B., Khelalfa, H., & Shafiz Affendi, M. Y. (2023). Scenario Intelligence: Modeling Insider Threats for Effective Anomaly Detection Using Real-Life Scenarios. 24th International Arab Conference on Information Technology (ACIT'2023), Ajman, UAE. 6–8 December 2023.
Shafiz Affendi, M. Y., & Zakaria, N. (2023). How Could I Trust You from Far? Building a Cross-Cultural Collaborative Model for Swift Trust Formation in Global Virtual Teams. 11th AIB-MENA Conference, Rabat, Morocco. 10–13 December 2023.
Haddad, M., & Shafiz Affendi, M. Y. (2021). Understanding the Perceptions of the Impact of COVID-19 on Online Learning at the Primary Educational Level: A Case Study in Jordan. 2nd International Conference on Educational Leadership and Management (ICELAM 21), Genting Highlands, Malaysia. 29–30 September 2021.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
- Excellence Service Award, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 2008
- Silver Medal The Malaysia Technology Expo, 2008
- Windows on Science Award - Asian Office of Aerospace Research and Development, Japan, 2007 & 2008
- Young Scientist Award - Shaping the Future Project, Global Dialogue World Expo, Hannover, 2000
- PhD Scholarship, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 2000-2005
- Phi Beta Delta (Honors Society for International Scholars) - Syracuse University, USA, 1998-2000
- Graduate Scholarship, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 1997-1998
- Special University Award, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 1996