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AZHARI MD HASHIM

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Ts. Dr.

Academic Background

Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Azhari Md Hashim holds a Bachelor of Design in Industrial Design from Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia (1998), a Master’s in Automotive Design from the Coventry University, United Kingdom (2002) and Doctor Philosophy in Design from Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia (2012). His expertise is specialized in emotion and perception on design aesthetics, automotive design and industrial design and has experiences in managing industrial collaboration with industry as well as consultancy with several government and private university at local and international level.

His supervisory experiences of graduated 4 PhD candidate as main supervisor and 1 PhD as Co-supervisor and 1 PhD with Universiti Sains Malaysia USM as Co-SV. Currently supervise 13 PhD candidates as main supervisor and 3 candidates as co-supervisor with Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM. Has involved as an external examiner for post graduate thesis and viva session for Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris UPSI (3 master & 4 PhD), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak UNIMAS (1 master), Universiti Putra Malaysia UPM (2 master) and Universiti Sains Malaysia USM (2 master) and as an internal examiner for Universiti Teknologi MARA UiTM (3 master & 4 PhD).

Teaching Philosophy

Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Azhari Md Hashim
Industrial Design | Automotive Design | Design Aesthetics & Perception

My teaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that design education must empower students to think critically, create responsibly, and innovate meaningfully. As an educator with over two decades of experience in Industrial and Automotive Design across teaching, supervision, research, and academic leadership. I view the classroom and studio as transformative spaces where learners develop not only technical competence but also intellectual maturity and ethical awareness.

My teaching philosophy reflects my commitment to moulding future designers and researchers who are not only skilled but also thoughtful, ethical, and visionary. By integrating experiential learning, research rigour, industry collaboration, and reflective practice, I aim to create a learning environment that inspires creativity, fosters innovation, and contributes to the advancement of industrial design education in Malaysia and beyond.

Core Beliefs

Design education must develop critical thinkers, creative problem-solvers, and responsible innovators
Learning is most effective when it is experiential, reflective, and grounded in real-world practice.

Teaching Approach

Student-centred, studio-based learning with emphasis on hands-on exploration and iterative design.
Encouraging learning through sketching, prototyping, modelling, testing, and critique.
Integrating aesthetics, emotional perception, and user experience into design decision-making.

Linking Theory, Research & Industry

Embedding authentic industry briefs, design challenges, and collaboration projects.
Connecting academic concepts with professional practice, supported by experience in industrial partnerships and consultancy.
Guiding students to understand global design trends, standards, and technological shifts.

Developing Ethical & Reflective Designers

Promoting human-centred, inclusive, and sustainable design values.
Encouraging reflective practice to evaluate the social, cultural, and emotional impact of design outcomes.
Cultivating empathy, responsibility, and sensitivity toward user needs and societal challenges.

Postgraduate Supervision Philosophy

Providing guided independence, structured milestones, and consistent feedback.
Emphasising methodological rigour, scholarly writing, and research ethics.
Supporting students toward publication, conference involvement, and academic networking.
Drawing from experience supervising 16+ PhD candidates and examining theses locally and internationally.

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Updating teaching strategies with emerging technologies, digital tools, and blended learning methods.
Using student and peer feedback to strengthen clarity, engagement, and learning impact.
Informed by leadership experience as Head of Faculty and Deputy Rector in enhancing academic quality.

Overall Goal

To nurture designers and researchers who are innovative, ethical, industry-ready, and capable of advancing the discipline of Industrial Design in Malaysia and beyond.

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