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Shafiz Affendi Bin Mohd Yusof
- Associate Professor
- Ext: 5432
Dr. Shafiz Affendi Mohd Yusof obtained his Ph.D. in Information Science and Technology, MPhil in Information Transfer, and MS in Telecommunications and Network Management 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, College of Engineering and IT, Ajman University. He is currently a member of the Artificial Intelligence Research Center (AIRC). Prior to joining Ajman University, he served as the Program Director for the Master of Information Technology Management and the Bachelor of IT (MIS) at the University of Wollongong in Dubai. Dr Shafiz has also held various roles in Malaysia, including Deputy Director of the Cooperative and Entrepreneurship Development Institute (CEDI) and Director of International Telecommunication Union - Universiti Utara Malaysia Asia Pacific Centre of Excellence (ITU-UUM ASP CoE) for Rural Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Development. He has published over 100 publications encompassing journal articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings. His research and publications have focused on the social impact of information technology, including topics 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, University 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, University 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
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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
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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
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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: Modelling Insider Threats for Effectively 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 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 towards Online learning at Primary Educational Level: A Case Study in Jordan. 2nd International Conference on Educational Leadership and Management (ICELAM 21), Genting Highlands, Malaysia. 29 – 30th 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: Modelling Insider Threats for Effectively 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 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 towards Online learning at Primary Educational Level: A Case Study in Jordan. 2nd International Conference on Educational Leadership and Management (ICELAM 21), Genting Highlands, Malaysia. 29 – 30th 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