Research Portfolio
Research by Dr. Muhamad Hariz
My research sits at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Explainable AI (XAI), and Digital Transformation in Education. I am particularly focused on making AI transparent and interpretable — developing XAI-powered agents that can empower diverse groups including ageing communities, educators, and learners with special needs.
A significant strand of my work involves Double Auction algorithms for intelligent negotiation and decision-making in cloud computing, healthcare, and higher education finance. This line of inquiry began during my PhD at Universiti Teknologi Petronas and has since expanded into multi-attribute, combinatorial, and continuous auction frameworks published in IEEE Access and multiple SCOPUS-indexed journals.
On the education front, I lead projects on AI competency upskilling for teachers, social media analytics for STEM/TVET student recruitment, and AI-driven personalised learning content delivery. I currently supervise 7 PhD candidates and 9 Master's students, with research collaborations spanning Malaysia, Oman, and beyond.
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Research Projects
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Publications
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Students Supervised
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As Leader/PI
Research Areas
Core thematic clusters that define my research agenda.
Artificial Intelligence & Explainable AI (XAI)
Designing transparent AI agents, deep learning models for healthcare (autism detection), and XAI-powered frameworks that explain decisions to end users — from ageing communities to school students.
Double Auction & Negotiation Algorithms
Formulating continuous combinatorial double auction algorithms for cloud service SLAs, SME venture capital allocation, and intelligent multi-attribute negotiation agents integrating AHP and TOPSIS.
Educational Technology & AI in Learning
AI-driven tuition systems, personalised learning delivery, chatbot gamification for programming education, mobile AR reading kits, and e-module development for diverse learner populations.
Digital Transformation & Cloud Computing
Integrating cloud data fundamentals into national curricula, upskilling lecturers and teachers for Industry 4.0/5.0, and developing strategic digitalisation frameworks for schools and universities.
Social Media Analytics
Developing analytics systems to understand students' social media behaviour, virtual community formation, and leveraging data-driven insights to boost STEM and TVET education interest.
Entrepreneurship & Digital Literacy
AI-powered platforms for entrepreneurship skill identification, digital literacy programmes for MSMEs, and frameworks connecting AI competency with workforce re-entry for mature learners.
Research Projects
All active and completed research projects. Filter by role.
Digital Transformation Through Education By Integrating Cloud Data Fundamentals In Curricula
Funder: Math Proofread Sdn. Bhd.
Formulation Of A New Continuous Combinatorial Double Auction Algorithm For Customized Items Negotiations And Renegotiations
Development Of A Social Media Analytics System To Increase Prospective Students' Interests In STEM And TVET Education
Funder: Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Formulating Learning Model Using Explainable AI (XAI) Agents To Empower Ageing Society In Entrepreneurship And Workforce Re-entry
Penggunaan AI Untuk Inovasi Analisis Keperluan Latihan Dan Penyampaian Kandungan Pembelajaran Peribadi
Explainable AI for Autism Spectrum Disorder Detection Using Deep Learning-Based Facial Image Analysis
From Teaching To Training: Developing A Framework To Upskill Lecturers Into Corporate Trainers
Mereka Bentuk Dan Pembangunan Kursus Dalam Talian Terbuka Bagi Kecerdasan Buatan (AI) Dalam Latihan Pendidikan
A Framework Of Teachers' Digital And Artificial Intelligence Competencies Upskilling For The Industry 4.0 And Industry 5.0
Funder: Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Pembangunan Aplikasi Mudah Alih Asas Kod Tangan Siri 1 Bagi Murid Kurang Upaya Pendengaran Di Sekolah Rendah
Funder: Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
The Characterization Of Design For Mobile Augmented Reality (AR) Reading Kit For Preschool Reading Literacy
Funder: Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Formulating A Learner's Growth Model To Reduce Programming Anxiety Among Primary School Students
Multivariate Approaches To High-Dimensional Fitness Data In Schoolchildren For Web-Based Athlete Selection Application
Sistem Tuisyen-AI Bagi Pelajar Sekolah Rendah Dan Menengah Untuk Menyokong Unit Perniagaan Strategik (SBU) Meta
Stress Detection And Mitigation Through Discovery Of Optimal Lecture Delivery Method For STEM Enrolled University Students
Funder: Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Pembinaan Garis Panduan Falsafah Sejahtera Melalui Kesukarelawanan Untuk Meningkatkan Perpaduan Dalam Pendidikan Negara
Funder: Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Pembinaan Model Komuniti Maya Berpagar Melalui Pendekatan Kawalan Sosial Dalam Kebergantungan Media
Funder: Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi
Pembangunan Modul E-Aktiviti Pintar Bagi Pentaksiran Bilik Darjah Dalam Mata Pelajaran Geografi
Funder: Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Program Latihan Keusahawanan Yayasan Perak GradPreneur (YPG): Cabaran, Keberkesanan Dan Penambahbaikan
Funder: Upsi Holding Sdn Bhd
Keusahawanan Dan Literasi Digital Pemangkin Kebolehpasaran Graduan UPSI
Funder: Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Kajian Pola Penggunaan Media Sosial (Facebook) Dikalangan Penggiat Industri Filem Dan Television Melayu Di Malaysia
Funder: Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Modul Pembelajaran Kendiri (MPK) Melalui Aplikasi Mudah Alih Untuk Matapelajaran Pembiakan Poltri Bagi Program Agroindustri Ternakan Poltri Di Kolej Vokasional
Funder: Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris