Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Nik Zulkarnaen Khidzir
Creative Innovation & Digital Technology

PhD, MSc(IT), BSc. Computer Science (Software Engineering), MBOT Professional Technologist (ICT), CTFLCertified Professional Entrepreneurship Leader, Certified Software Tester, Certified Entrepreneurship CoachChairman, Association of Creative Technology Innovator Malaysia (ACTIM)Panel of Assessor, Professional Technologist Certification Evaluation (MBOT)Auditor, Technology and Technical Accreditation Council (MBOT)Registered Certified Master Trainer Computational Thinking (MDEC/MOE)Registered Professional Certified Software Tester (Malaysian Software Testing Board / MY0285-15)Registered ICT Professional Technologist (Malaysia Board of Technology / GT17060074)Registered National Industry Expert - ICT (Ministry of Human Resource Malaysia / PIDN)Registered Panel National Occupational Skills Standard (Ministry of Human Resource Malaysia / PIDN)Registered Member (International Electrical and Electronic Engineering / IEEE 94385862)Associate Technologist, Cyber Security Malaysia (CSM) Deputy Director, UMK International, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (2023 - 2025)Head of Program, Master of Innovation Design, UMK (2022 - 2023)Head of Department, Creative Technology Design, UMK (2020 - 2022)Deputy Dean (Entrepreneurship and Student Affairs), UMK (2014 - 2015)Founder, Cre8tivation Lab UMK, Creative Innovation and Digital TechnologyFounder, Innovation Today Asia, InnovationToday.asiaAssociate Professor, Faculty of Creative Technology and Heritage (FTKW), UMKFellow, Center of Computing and Informatics (CCI)Associate Fellow, Global Entrepreneurship Research and Innovation Centre (GERIC)

Faculty of Creative Technology and Heritage, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan

ABOUT ME

Nik Zulkarnaen Khidzir, PhD, is a Certified MBOT Professional Technologist, Chairman, Association of Creative Technology Innovator Malaysia (ACTIM), an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Creative Technology and Heritage, and Associate Fellow Global Entrepreneurship Research and Innovation Centre (GERIC) of the University Malaysia Kelantan (UMK). His research interests include advanced methods for educational technology, multimedia and visual communication interaction in Islamic perspectives, software engineering, cybersecurity risks, information security risk management, entrepreneurial leadership, business and education computing/e-commerce and creative computing-related projects. As a founder of Cre8tivation Lab UMK, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, he leads several high-impact entrepreneurship innovation projects and consultancy focuses on creative innovation and digital technology. Before taking an academic position, he had more than 20 years of experience in ICT integration entrepreneurship projects for government agencies, private companies and higher education. His niche area of research work focuses on creative innovation and digital technology. He has received various recognitions and awards in research and innovation competitions at the national and international levels. He was granted 10 IP for various innovations and inventions from technology research to innovative entrepreneurship education models, and he has written more than 70 journal articles, case studies, conference proceedings and other writings in the areas of applied digital technology, creative computing, entrepreneurship education innovation and cybersecurity. He is a member of the MBA Advisory Board (UniKL), the DBA Advisory Board (MIU), Master Trainer of Computational Thinking (MDEC), Professional Software Tester (MSTB), TTAC Auditor and member of the Panel of Assessment for Professional Technologist (MBOT). He received a top 2018 Outstanding Entrepreneurship Mentor Award from the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. He is a member of the Technology Advisory Board for Bayarcash, a digital financial merchant payment gateway online solution owned by Web Impian Sdn Bhd.

QUALIFICATION

PhD in IT & Mathematical Sciences (UiTM, 2013) MSc Information Technology (UiTM, 2006) BSc Comp. Science - Software Engineering (UPM, 2001) Diploma Computer Science (UPM, 1999) Diploma Entrepreneurship Educator (UMK, 2018) Certificate in Advanced Business Entrepreneurship and Management (OYA/UUM, 2016) Professional Certificate in Entrepreneurial Leader (Swansea University, United Kingdom, 2017) Professional Certificate for Entrepreneurship Educator (MASMED/UiTM)

WORK EXPERIENCES

Academic Management and Leadership (8 Years)

Academician / Researcher/ Innovator (17 Years)

Business Analyst / Solution Architect (2 Years)

System Analyst / Multimedia Manager (2 Years)

Analyst Programmer (3 Years)

Software Developer (4 Years)

Programmer/ Technical Writer (2 Years)

EXPERTISE & RESEARCH INTEREST

Creative Innovation and Digital Technology, Computational Thinking, Educational Technology, Multimedia, animation, videography & Visual Communication Interaction in Islamic Perspectives, Human-Computer Interaction, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity Risks, Information Security Risk Management, Mobile Apps Development, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Business Computing, e-commerce & Creative Computing and Multimedia related project.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Digital Marketing, Multimedia Technology, Information Technology, Creative Director, Computational Thinking, Strategic Planning, Motivation Speaker, Entrepreneurial Coach, Quantitative Analysis, InfoSec Consultancy, Creative and Innovative, Software Development, System Design & Testing

RECOGNITION & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

MBA Advisory Board (UniKL), DBA Advisory Board (MIU), Master Trainer Computational Thinking (MDEC), Professional Software Tester (MSTB), Panel of Assessment for Professional Technologist, Auditor TTAC, Professional Technologist, National Industry Expert, ICT, Panel National, Occupational Skills Standard, Member, IEEE (International) Member, International Internet Society, Senior Member, IACSIT, Visiting Lecturer, San Beda University Philippines, Member, Association for Development of Teaching, Education & Learning, Member, Information Retrieval and Knowledge Management Society, Finalist Outstanding Entrepreneurship Mentor Award, Member, IEEE-System, Mans and Cybernetics Society, Keynote Speaker, Founder, Dr.9 TV (YouTube), Founder, Cre8tivation Lab, Founder, InnovationToday.asia, Research Grant Evaluator.

PROJECT, RESEARCH GRANT & CONSULTANCY

International Grant (1 Project, RM 665,000)
KPT/FRGS/RAGS/National Grant (14 Project, RM 1,008,370)
University Grant (7 Project, Total : RM 152,000)
Industry Matching Grant (2 Project, Total : RM 70,000)
Entrepreneurship Grant (12 Project, Total : RM 1,227,000)
Consultancy / Training ( 14 Project, Total : RM 271,350)

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Finalist Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia Outstanding Mentor Entrepreneurship Award 2018
International Conferences (4 Best Presenter Award)
Research Exhibition/ITEX/MTE(7 Gold,18 Silver,5 Bronze)
Excellent Service Award / UMK - AGU Entrepreneurship Award 2019/2020
Excellent Service Award UMK - AGU Research and Innovation Award 2020
UMK Suar Gemilang Award : Icon Academia Universiti Malaysia Kelantan 2023
Excellent Service Award / APC-UMK 2023
Faculty of Creative Technology and Heritage Innovation Award 2024
Faculty of Creative Technology and Heritage Publication Award 2025

Latest Book Published by Taylor & Francis, 2025

Congratulation Dr. Fatin Norsyafawati, PhD

Latest Consulting Project : Research Ideation Canvas Knowledge Transfer Program to MARA

Congratulation Wan Mohd Hasbullah, Master of Innovation Design

PUBLICATIONS

SCOPUS (Citations 102, h-index 5)
GOOGLE SCHOLARS (Citations 738, h-index 11, i10-index 14)
Books (8)
MyCite / International Journal (55)
Proceedings Articles (47)
Journal Editor (4)
Chief Editor (2)
Creative Articles (7)
Training Module (3)
Abstract and Poster (20)
Keynote Abstract (7)
Creative Content (100)
Conferences Chair (3)

Publication Highlight : Book "Guardians of Data : A Comprehensive Guide to Digital Data Protection", Published by Taylor & Francis and indexed by SCOPUS

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP)

Research Ideation Canvas (RIC) (Copyright)
Cybersecurity Risk Matrix: Human Factor on Digital social media (Copyright)
Conceptual Framework on Mobile Cloud Application Retails Management For Textile Cyberpreneurs (Copyright)
Design Model Canvas (DMC) (Copyright)
Specification of Chronological Infographic for Mobile Apps (Copyright)
A Malaysian Specification of Ergonomic Sofa Design (Copyright)
An Ergonomic Sofa Design for Malaysian (Industrial Design)
Online Survey Form for Ergonomic Sofa Market Research (Copyright)
Digital Social Media Crowd teaching Strategy Model: Proactive Independent teaching and Learning (Copyright)
BeeHive Certified Social Entrepreneurial Innovator © Training Program (Copyright)
SME Innovation Capability Index (SMEICI) (Copyright)
Social Innovator Talent Development Innovative Framework: Certified Social Entrepreneurial Innovator Program (Copyright)
Questionnaire on Academia Industry Perception On Employability Of Future Engineering Graduates For IR4.0 (Copyright)
IE-Smart Tracker 3.0 (Intelligent Employability Smart Tracker) (Copyright)
The Detailed Process of RAES Cipher Algorithm (Copyright)
Sustainable Creative technology Multi-Cluster Entrepreneurship Incubator Integrated Model (Copyright)
Industry-Driven Data Analytics Professional Competencies Training Intelligent System Conceptual Model (Copyright)
Enhancing User Engagement Through Immersive Web Technologies: Exploring Virtual Tours of Diverse Locations (Copyright)
GERIC INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (GIMS) (Copyright)

Innovation Highlight : Research Ideation Canvas

MENTOR, SUPERVISION & EXAMINER

Student Enterprises (5 Startup)Journal Reviewer ( > 100 Research Article / Review)

SUPERVISION

The Enterprise Mobile Cloud Application Conceptual Framework for Cyberpreneurs in Malaysia (PhD) Graduated - 2017

Social Engineering Attack and Prevention Technique for Digital Evidence based Solution (PhD) Graduated - 2019

A Model of Digital Game-Based Learning As A Teaching Aid in Islamic Studies for Secondary School (PhD) Graduated - 2021

Developing an Integrated Model of Animated Infographics Mobile Augmented Reality Application (AIMAR) for Heritage Contents (PhD) Graduated - 2024

Innovation Competency and Innovation Capability on SME’s Innovation Performance in Malaysia Health Tourism Industry : Moderating Effect of Digital Technology Diffusion (PhD) Graduated - 2025

An Islamic Animated Infographic Model As A Tool For The Da’awah Dissemination: A Case Study of Prophet’s Sunnah in Eating and Drinking.(Master) Graduated - 2016

Comparative Case Study : 2D and 3D Animation Production Process (Master) Graduated - 2015

Immersive Web Browsing: Enhancing User Experience and Benefits for Faculty of Creative technology and Heritage (FTKW), Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (Master of Innovation Design) Graduated - 2024Narrative Structure Design Analysis of Interactive Digital Content History Courseware: A Case Study Towards SMK Kampung Laut. (Master of Innovation Design) Graduated - 2023Pembinaan laman Sesawang “Marketplace” bagi Fakulti Teknologi Kreatif dan Warisan (Master of Innovation Design) Graduated - 2023The Relations between ICT Adoption, Supply Chain Performance, and Competitive Advantage among SMEs in Kelantan (Master Business Administration) Graduated - 2018Predictive Modelling Technique for Student Performance (PhD) On-GoingCyber Security on Human Behavior in Malaysian Banking Institutions (PhD) On-GoingVisual Art Innovation in the Context of Digital Media (PhD) On-going

EXAMINER

External Examiner PhD (KL University, India) - A Unified Deep Learning-Based Cryptographic Framework for Enhanced Security and Adaptive Resource Management in Blockchain Networks Access Diverse Domains (2025)

External Examiner PhD (UPSI) - National Health Data Model for Indonesian Electronic Health Record System (2025)

External Examiner PhD (UPNM) - A Prediction Model for WLAN Planning Using The Modified Friis Transmission Model (2025)

External Examiner PhD (Shoolini University, India) - Detection and Analysis of Heart Disease with Deep Learning Techniques

External Examiner PhD (UPSI) - Extended Technology Acceptance Model on Deaf Students' Use of Virtual Reality in Education (2025)

External Examiner PhD (UPSI) - Mediating Role of Attitudes with Gender as A Moderator on the Factors Influencing Students' Interaction and Willingness in Digital Virtual Reality in China (2025)

External Examiner PhD (UMK) - Integrated Intrusion Detection Framework with Class Weighting XGBoost Ensemble Learning and Bayesian Optimization (2024)

External Examiner PhD (UPNM) - Establishment of Big Data Analytics Applications Model in Malaysia Public Sector (2024)

External Examiner PhD (UPNM) - Model Kesediaan Forensik Digital Bersepadu untuk Keselamatan Siber di Malaysia (2024)

External Examiner PhD (UPNM) - Decentralized Access Control Framework for IOT Security Enhancement by Leveraging Blockchain Technology (2023)

External Examiner PhD (UniKL) - Social Networking Sites (SNS) As A Mediator Between Self Awareness and Personality Development of Students in Higher Education in Malaysia (2023)

External Examiner PhD (UPNM) - The Insider Threat Prevention Framework (2021)

External Examiner PhD (UKM) - Faktor Kejayaan Kritikal Dalam Pengurusan Pengetahuan ERP Mengenai Prestasi Organisasi Sektor Minyak Dan Gas Di Malaysia (2020)

External Examiner PhD (UiTM) - Antecedent Adoption of Corporate Computer Forensics Investigation in Malaysia Critical Information Infrastructure Agencies (2018)

External Examiner PhD (International University Malaya-Wales) - A Study of the Determinants Affecting Adoption of Big Data Using Integrated Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) in Malaysia (2017)

External Examiner PhD (City University Malaysia) - Blockchain Mechanism for Resolving Privacy Issues in a Smart City (2024)

External Examiner PhD (City University Malaysia) - Artificial intelligence human behavior and emotion detection mechanism based on wearable technology (2024)

External Examiner Master (UiTM) - A Comparative Study of Dark Mode and Light Mode: Perspective of Higher Education Students (2025)

External Examiner Master (UiTM) - The Relationship Between the Digital Literacy Skills and Digital Financial Inclusion Toward Socio-Economic Development Among B40 in Selangor (2025)

External Examiner Master (UPSI) - The Instrument Development To Assess Faculty Readiness In Educating Students On Computational Sustainability (2024)

External Examiner Master (UniKL) - To Investigate How Reliability, Price, Product Features and Brand Recognition Influence Students’ Purchase Intention Towards Smartphones in Malaysia (2023)

External Examiner Master (UniKL) - Employee Motivation and Its Impact On Their Productivity: The Role of Innovation Work Behavior Among Services Sector in SMEs in Malaysia (2023)

External Examiner Master (UiTM) - The Influence of Digital Literacy Skills, Learning Instruments, and Culture Toward Indigenous Students Motivation in Malaysia (2023)

Internal Examiner Master (UMK) - Kajian Kes Pelaksanaan Pentaksiran Alternative Menggunakan MOOC bagi Pelajar Ijazah Sarjana Muda di UMK (2023)

External Examiner Master (Swinburne University of Technology, Australia) - Exploring the motivation factors and engagement methods, towards candidate selection and sustainable data collection process for RiGHT programme (2018)

External Examiner Master (Swinburne University of Technology, Australia) - Forecasting Crude Palm Oil Price Movement through Dynamic Sampling Band based on Historical Price Distribution (2016)

COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY

Chairman, Association of Creative Technology Innovators MalaysiaPersatuan Seni Silat Halilintar, UMK (Honorary Advisor)Racquet Squash Malaysia (Certified WSF Coach) Naib Presiden Persatuan Skuasy Kelantan 2024Persatuan Pelajar dan Ibubapa SK Islah (Committee)Program Prof@School (Visiting Professor @School)International Conference (30 Technical Committee, 4 Chairman)

JOURNAL AND PROCEEDINGS REVIEWER

Journal Reviewer (Scopus Indexed Article) - Smart Phone Use among University Students (Asian Journal of University Education - AJUE)Proceedings Reviewer (Scopus Indexed Article) - Blockchain Adoption Model For Enterprise Asset Management In The Oil And Gas IndustryProceedings Reviewer (Scopus Indexed Article) - Exploring the Relationship Between Protection Motivation And Addiction SeverityProceedings Reviewer (Scopus Indexed Article) - Differential Synchronization Sequence Design for OFDM Systems with Large Doppler ShiftProceedings Reviewer (Scopus Indexed Article) - Influencing Intent to Adopt Big Data Analytics in Malaysian Government AgenciesProceedings Reviewer (Indexed Article) - A Survey on Feature Extraction Techniques for Face RecognitionProceedings Reviewer (Indexed Article) - Overcoming the Problems Faced by Student’s in Learning Engineering Drawing with the Implementation of Augmented Reality Learning Environment

APPOINTMENTS, ADVISORY & VISITING SCHOLARS

Journal Editorial Board - Journal of Information and Knowledge Management (JIKM), Universiti Teknologi MARA - More InfoJournal Editor - Journal of Malay Civilization, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia. ISSN: 1675-4271 - More InfoJournal Chief Editor - International Journal of Heritage, Art and Multimedia. eISSN : 2600-8262Proceedings Chief Editor - Prosiding Pasca Siswazah FTKW 2015, Penerbit UMK. ISSN 978-967-5782-82-4.Journal Managing Editor - International Journal of Creative Futures and Heritage, (TENIAT), ISSN 2289-4527. - More InfoAppointment as an Associate Technologist and Researcher for Cyber Security Malaysia (CSM)Technical Comittee - Ahli Jawatankuasa - Seminar - National - Facilitator-National Program 2020-UNILEEB-AKEPTInvited Speaker - International Conference on Engineering Technology and Technopreneurship 2023 (ICE2T) Research Ideation Canvas © Techniques and PracticesInvited Speaker Public Lecture (International) - Institute of Engineering & Management Kolkota, India International Public Lecture 2025 : Teaching and Learning Transformation through Artificial Intelligence (AI) TechnologyInvited Speaker Public Lecture (International) - Universitas Srivijaya, Palembang, International Public Lecture and Workshop 2025 : Transforming Education Through Innovation and AI TechnologyInvited Speaker Public Lecture (International) - Universitas Medan Area Public Lecture Series 2023 : Management Change in a Disruptive Technology Keynote Speaker International - 2nd International Conference on Cutting Edge Technology in Computing, Communication and Intelligence, India (ICCTCCI 2025)Keynote Speaker International - International Conference on Sustainability & Inclusiveness: Strategies to Develop Resilience Through Business Ecosystems, India (2024)Keynote Speaker International - International Conference on Advancements in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Security, India (2024) Invited Speaker - Bengkel Integrasi Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning (ML) dan Automation dalam Pemprosesan Video dan Pembangunan Laman WebInvited Speaker - International - Presenter - World Resources Webinar AI in Education 2024Invited Guest Speaker - The International Carnival on Digital Entrepreneurship (ICODE) 2023Invited Speaker - International - Presenter - World Resources Webinar Quantum Communication 2023Invited Guest Speaker / Lecture - Postgraduate Collaborative Learning UiTM 2021 Research Methodology – Why we so Care Collaborative Teaching Webinar Series 2022Invited Speaker - MARA Comprehensive Training Program : High Impact Research Ideation canvas 9.0 (2022)Invited Speaker - Seminar Keusahawanan Uit Pengurusan Perniagaan, jabatan Sastra Asas dan Sains Sosial (KMKt) “Manager in House” - Kolej Matrikulasi KelantanInvited Speaker - Webinar Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia Norma Baharu dan Pembelajaran Digital 2022Invited Speaker USM - PENGAJIAN SENI KREATIF @ RESEARCH TALK SERIES Research Ideation Canvas for Academic WritingKeynote Speaker International - International Conference on Art, Design, Education, and Cultural Studies (ICADECS 2022) ACCELERATING CREATIVE TECHNOPRENEURSHIP THOUGH INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATIONKeynote Speaker International - 8th International Conference on Computing, Engineering and Communication Technologies, 16-17 July 2018, Kuala LumpurInvited Speaker International - 7th International Conference on Computing & Informatics 2019, 27-29March 2019, Dhurakij Pundit University, Bangkok, Thailand Research Ideation Canvas © for Research and Innovation PublicationInvited Speaker International - 2019 International Conference on Information Technology and Education Technology November 25 – 27, 2019, Singapore Research Ideation Canvas Application and PracticesInvited Speaker - FORUM-MALAYSIA ASEAN ENTREPRENEURS DAY 2019. Impact of Digital Technology for International Business and Entrepreneurs Organized by Malaysian Association of ASEAN Young EntrepreneursKeynote Speaker International - International Conference on Economy, Entrepreneurship and Humanities, 7 – 8 July 2018, Kuala LumpurKeynote Speaker International - International Conference on Innovation in Edu-Tech-Preneur 2021Keynote Speaker International - UniSHAM - 4th Academic & Doctorate Colloquium 2018Keynote Speaker - KONFERENSI INOVASI PERINGKAT NEGERI KELANTAN TAHUN 2O2OInvited Speaker - Penceramah bagi Kursus Analytical and Creative Thinking, 28 Feb 2023