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Faculty of Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
Faculty of Social Sciences & Liberal Arts

Professor Dr Mohamad Bin Bilal Ali

Professor

Academic Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Educational Technology)
  • Master of Science (Mathematics)
  • Bachelor of Science with Education (Mathematics)

Biography

Prof. Dr. Mohamad Bilal Ali is a distinguished academic and educator with more than four decades of experience in teaching, research, postgraduate supervision, and academic leadership. Throughout his career, he has contributed significantly to the advancement of higher education in Malaysia through his commitment to scholarly excellence, capacity building, and mentorship of emerging researchers.

His research interests span educational technology, digital learning, student engagement, motivation, research methodology, and quantitative analysis in education. He has successfully supervised numerous doctoral and master's candidates from Malaysia and abroad, many of whom have graduated and progressed into academic and professional leadership positions. In addition, he has served extensively as an internal and external examiner, viva voce chairperson, thesis reviewer, and member of academic and ethics committees.

Prof. Dr. Mohamad Bilal Ali is recognised for his expertise in educational research design, and advanced statistical analysis. His scholarly contributions have focused on strengthening methodological rigour in educational research and promoting evidence-based practices that enhance teaching, learning, and student development. Through sustained engagement in research, postgraduate education, and academic service, he continues to contribute to the development of high-quality scholarship, international collaboration, and innovation in higher education.

Publications

A. International Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Soh, W. G., & Ali, M. B. (2023). The inexorable rise of quantum leadership amid chaos. Pacific Business Review International.

  2. Soh, W. G., & Ali, M. B. (2021). Reconnoitre of quantum leadership using bibliometric analysis: Show up and be seen. Academy of Strategic Management Journal.

  3. Soh, W. G., & Ali, M. B. (2021). A journey of a thousand miles begins with a quantum step: The importance of quantum leadership to promote lifelong learning in organisations. Elementary Education Online.

  4. Soh, W. G., & Ali, M. B. (2021). Bibliometric analysis of learning organization. Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government.

  5. Van Ngoc Sang, & Ali, M. B. (2017). Exploring the Cham script to develop the transliteration application for Cham Latin to Cham script. Sains Humanika.

  6. Ali, M. B. (2017). Students' perception toward mobile computer-based physics laboratory (MCPL). Sains Humanika.

  7. Ali, M. B. (2016). Defining and developing expertise in higher education. Jurnal Pendidikan Nusantara.

  8. Van Ngoc Sang, & Ali, M. B. (2016). Building Cham–Vietnamese electronic dictionary. Jurnal Pendidikan Nusantara.

  9. Ali, M. B. (2016). The effect of mobile computer-based physics laboratory (MCPL) on students' higher-order thinking skills in learning forces and motion. Malaysian Journal of Higher Order Thinking Skills in Education.

  10. Ali, M. B. (2014). Faktor penyumbang kepada kemerosotan penyertaan pelajar dalam aliran sains: Satu analisis sorotan tesis. Sains Humanika.

  11. Goh, H., & Ali, M. B. (2014). Robotics as a tool to STEM learning. International Journal for Innovation Education and Research, 2(10), 66–78.

  12. Sahabudin, N. A., & Ali, M. B. (2013). Personalized learning and learning style among upper secondary school students. Procedia – Social and Behavioral Sciences, 103, 710–716.

  13. Nincarean, D., Ali, M. B., Abd Halim, N. D., & Abdul Rahman, M. H. (2013). Mobile augmented reality: The potential for education. Procedia – Social and Behavioral Sciences, 103, 657–664.

  14. Abd Halim, N. D., Ali, M. B., Yahaya, N. B., & Mohd Nihra. (2013). Mental model in learning chemical bonding: A preliminary study. Procedia – Social and Behavioral Sciences, 97, 224–228.

  15. Abd Halim, N. D., Ali, M. B., & Yahaya, N. B. (2012). Development of chemical bond website for field-dependent and field-independent learners. International Journal of E-Education, E-Business, E-Management and E-Learning.

  16. Abu Samah, N., Yahaya, N., & Ali, M. B. (2011). Individual differences in online personalized learning environment. Educational Research and Reviews, 6(7), 516–521.

  17. Iqbal, M. J., Rasli, A., Heng, L. H., Tat, H. H., & Ali, M. B. (2011). Knowledge economy and university performance. International Journal of Academic Research, 3(5), 27–32.

 

B. Scopus Indexed Publications

  1. Abd Halim, N. D., Ibrahim, H., Ali, M. B., & Lee, B. K. (2017). Augmented reality, virtual learning environment and mobile learning in education: A comparison. 2016 IEEE Conference on E-Learning, E-Management and E-Services (IC3e 2016).

  2. Ismail, A. K., Abdullah, F. A. P., Ali, M. B., Abu Samah, N., & Kaus, M. A. (2017). Problem solving and social supports: The roles of parents. Man in India.

  3. Mohd Zaid, N., Mohamad Said, M. N. H., Ali, M. B., & Yusup, J. (2017). Holistic social learning environment: A meta-analysis. Man in India.

  4. Ali, M. B., Abd Halim, N. D., Abdullah, F. A. P., Ismail, A. K., Abu Samah, N., & Kaus, M. A. (2017). The roles of parents in their children's physics problem-solving ability. Advanced Science Letters.

  5. Abd Halim, N. D., Ibrahim, H., Ali, M. B., & Lee, B. K. (2017). Issues and future trends in teaching and learning physical education: Preliminary study. Man in India.

  6. Alshammari, S. H., Ali, M. B., & Rosli, M. S. (2016). The influence of technical support, self-efficacy and instructional design on the usage and acceptance of LMS: A comprehensive review. Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology.

  7. Nincarean, D., Abdul Rahman, M. H., Ali, M. B., & Abd Halim, N. D. (2016). The effect of augmented reality on spatial ability of elementary school students. International Conference on Teaching and Learning in Education (ICTLE).

  8. Van Ngoc Sang, & Ali, M. B. (2015). Preserving Cham font through online conversion application. International Education Studies.

  9. PART II. WEB OF SCIENCE PUBLICATIONS

  10. Abd Halim, N. D., Yahaya, N. B., Mohd Said, M. N. H., & Ali, M. B. (2013). Mental model in learning chemical bonding: A preliminary study. Procedia – Social and Behavioral Sciences.

  11. Abdullah, F. A. P., Ali, M. B., Ghazali, N. M., Bakar, M. N., Puteh, M., Abdul Rahman, N. F., & Ahmad Zanzali, N. A. (2012). Engineering elements between first-year and final-year engineering students in Malaysia. Procedia – Social and Behavioral Sciences.

 

PART III. CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

2014

  1. Ali, M. B., Abu Samah, N., Yahaya, N., & Abdul Rahman, K. A. (2014). Personalized learning module in inculcating problem-solving skills. In Proceedings of the IEEE Colloquium on Humanities, Science and Engineering Research (CHUSER 2014).

  2. Setapa, M., Ali, M. B., Abdullah, F. A. P., & Ismail, A. K. (2014). Pembelajaran berasaskan projek (PBP) dan pendidikan abad ke-21. In Proceedings of the 1st International Education Postgraduate Seminar (IEPS 2014). Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

  3. Ibrahim, H., Ali, M. B., Abdullah, F. A. P., & Abu Samah, N. (2014). Robotik dalam pendidikan di Malaysia. In Proceedings of the 1st International Education Postgraduate Seminar (IEPS 2014). Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

  4. Sahabudin, N. A., & Ali, M. B. (2014). Pembelajaran aturan kendiri pelajar melalui persekitaran pembelajaran peribadi atas talian. In Proceedings of the 1st International Education Postgraduate Seminar (IEPS 2014). Universiti Tekn of the 1st International Education Postgraduate Seminar (IEPS 2014). Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

  5. Van Ngoc Sang, & Ali, M. B. (2014). Technology applications in Cham language conservation. In Proceedings of the 1st International Education Postgraduate Seminar (IEPS 2014). Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

2013

  1. Sahabudin, N. A., & Ali, M. B. (2013). Hubungan antara skor pembelajaran aturan kendiri dengan kebolehan menyelesaikan masalah dalam mata pelajaran matematik. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Seminar on Quality and Affordable Education (ISQAE 2013). Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

  2. Van Ngoc Sang, Ali, M. B., & Nguyen, T. V. (2013). The role of education in solving the conflict of indigenous heritage preservation. In Proceedings of the International Workshop on the Role of Cultural Heritage in Peace Education and Peace Development. Dong Nai, Vietnam.

  3. 2012

  4. Ali, M. B., Yahaya, N., Ali, M. F., & Idris, A. R. (2012). Enhancing the role of educational technology by adopting new technology in higher learning institutions: UTM experiences. In Proceedings of the 1st International Seminar on Quality and Affordable Education (ISQAE 2012). Jakarta, Indonesia.

2011

  1. Sahabudin, N. A., & Ali, M. B. (2011). Self-regulated personalized learning (SRPL) as a new learning model in e-learning. In Proceedings of the Education Postgraduate Research Seminar 2011 (EDUPRES 2011). Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

  2. Zakaria, M. A. Z., Amin, N. F., Yasin, M. A. M., & Saud, M. S. (2011). Penilaian hasil pembelajaran program latihan mengajar: Praktikaliti di Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. In Prosiding Seminar Majlis Dekan IPTA 2011.

 

2010–2009

  1. Abu Samah, N., Yahaya, N., & Ali, M. B. (2010). Review on learning orientations. In Proceedings of EDUPRES 2010. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

  2. Abu Samah, N., Yahaya, N., & Ali, M. B. (2010). Personalized learning website on topic of fractions for lower secondary students. In Proceedings of EDUPRES 2010. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

  3. Abu Samah, N., Yahaya, N., & Ali, M. B. (2009). The relationship between users’ needs and their achievements. In Proceedings of EDUPRES 2009. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

 

PART IV. BOOKS

  1. Aris, B., Ali, M. B., Harun, J., & Tasir, Z. (2001). Sistem komputer dan aplikasinya. Venton Publishing.

  2. Aris, B., Ali, M. B., Subramaniam, M., Mohamad Said, M. N. H., Noor, N. M., & Atan, N. A. (2003). Sains komputer: Teknik dan teknologi. Venton Publishing.

 

PART V. EDITED BOOKS

  1. Ali, M. B., Nincarean, D., & Che Lah, N. H. (Eds.). Perisian multimedia berasaskan animasi bagi pembelajaran subtopik isihan.

  2. Abd Halim, N. D., Ali, M. B., & Junaidi, J. (Eds.). Aplikasi teori konstruktivisme dan model motivasi ARCS dalam pembelajaran asid dan bes berasaskan laman web.

 

PART VI. BOOK CHAPTERS

  1. Abdullah, F. A. P., Ali, M. B., & Abu Samah, N. (2016). Foster higher order thinking skills (HOTS) in physics learning. In Research on Educational Studies.

  2. Mohamad Said, M. N. H., Yahaya, N., Ali, M. B., & Abu, M. S. (2014). Perspectives on learning and technology: A review of theoretical references. In Advances in Applied Psychology and Education.

  3. Abdullah, F. A. P., Abu, M. S., Ali, M. B., & Salleh, S. (2012). Science education policy in Malaysia. In Educational Issues, Research and Policies.

  4. Ali, M. B., Aris, B., & Abu, M. S. (2008). Pembangunan sistem pembelajaran individu di persekitaran web. In Inovasi bahan pengajaran dan pembelajaran berasaskan komputer. Fakulti Pendidikan, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

  5. Ali, M. B., Md Salleh, S., Idris, A. R., & Yahaya, N. (2007). E-pembelajaran: Reka bentuk dan pembangunan. Fakulti Pendidikan, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

  6. Ali, M. B., Md Salleh, S., Idris, A. R., & Yahaya, N. (2007). Isu kemahiran ICT dalam pengajaran dan pembelajaran. In E-pembelajaran: Reka bentuk dan pembangunan. Fakulti Pendidikan, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

  7. Ali, M. B., Md Salleh, S., Idris, A. R., & Yahaya, N. (2006). Isu-isu dalam e-pembelajaran. In E-pembelajaran: Reka bentuk dan pembangunan. Fakulti Pendidikan, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

 

PART VII. SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, KEYNOTE ADDRESSES AND REFEREED CONFERENCES

Keynote Addresses

  1. Ali, M. B., & Yahaya, N. (2011). Role of educational technology in higher education. Keynote paper presented at the International Conference on Educational Practices Worldwide, Makassar, Indonesia.

 

Selected International Conferences

  1. Van Ngoc Sang, & Ali, M. B. (2014). Designing application for Cham font conversion. Paper presented at the 5th International Graduate Conference on Engineering, Science and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

  2. Van Ngoc Sang, & Ali, M. B. (2014). Designing Cham fonts for Windows and Macintosh operation systems. Paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Internet Services Technology and Information Engineering (ISTIE 2014), Bali, Indonesia.

  3. Van Ngoc Sang, Ali, M. B., & Said, H. (2013). Information technology and indigenous language preservation: A case study in Malayu Cham languages in Vietnam. Paper presented at the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage Conference, Hoi An, Vietnam.

  4. Abu, M. S., Ali, M. B., & Tan, T. H. (2012). Assisting primary school children to progress through Van Hiele's levels of geometry thinking using Google SketchUp. Paper presented at the International Educational Technology Conference (IETC 2012), Taiwan.

  5. Ali, M. B., Abd Halim, N. D., Yahaya, N., & Shukor, N. A. (2011). The development of active learning website for learning science. Paper presented at the International Conference on Machine Learning and Computing (ICMLC 2011), Singapore.

  6. Ali, M. B., Aris, B., & Abu, M. S. (2008). Personalized learning environment: Utilizing individual learning preferences based on multiple intelligence, screen design, and learning objects. Paper presented at the International Conference on Cooperative Learning in Japan and the World, Nagoya, Japan.

  7. Ali, M. B., Aris, B., & Abu, M. S. (2007). Optimizing e-learning platform for personalized learning. Paper presented at the UiTM International Conference on E-Learning 2007, Shah Alam, Malaysia.

  8. Ali, M. B., Aris, B., & Abu, M. S. (2006). E-learning research and development experiences related to learning computer science, information technology and multimedia subjects. Paper presented at the 3rd International Conference on University Learning and Teaching, Shah Alam, Malaysia.

  9. Alshammari, S. H., Ali, M. B., & Rosli, M. S. (2015). The effectiveness of video games in enhancing students' learning. Research Journal of Applied Sciences.

  10. Nincarean, D., Ali, M. B., & Abd Halim, N. D. (2015). Learning with augmented reality: Effects toward students with different spatial abilities. Advanced Science Letters.

  11. Abu Samah, N., Yahaya, N., & Ali, M. B. (2015). Enhancing motivational factors through personalized learning module. 2014 IEEE Conference on E-Learning, E-Management and E-Services (IC3E 2014).

  12. Van Ngoc Sang, & Ali, M. B. (2014). Designing Cham fonts for Windows and Macintosh. Advanced Science Letters.

  13. Rasli, A., Baghirov, F., Alherthey, B., Norhalim, N., & Ali, M. B. (2014). Perception of service quality and satisfaction in higher education: Perspective of Turkish students in Malaysian universities. In Recent Trends in Social and Behaviour Sciences.

  14. Goh, C. F., Rasli, A., & Ali, M. B. (2014). The use of partial least squares path modeling in causal inference for archival financial accounting research. Jurnal Teknologi (Sciences and Engineering).

  15. Nincarean, D., Ali, M. B., & Abd Halim, N. D. (2014). Collaborative augmented reality in education: A review. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Teaching and Learning in Computing and Engineering (LaTiCE 2014).

  16. Abdullah, F. A. P., Ali, M. B., Ghazali, N. M., Bakar, M. N., Puteh, M., Abdul Rahman, N. F., & Ahmad Zanzali, N. A. (2013). Engineering elements in school science and mathematics. Research in Engineering Education Symposium (REES 2013).

  17. Abdullah, F. A. P., Ali, M. B., Ghazali, N. M., Bakar, M. N., Puteh, M., Abdul Rahman, N. F., & Ahmad Zanzali, N. A. (2011). Engineering elements profile among first- and final-year engineering students in Malaysia. IEEE EDUCON 2011.

  18. Abu Samah, N., Yahaya, N., & Ali, M. B. (2011). Individual differences in online personalized learning environment. Educational Research and Reviews, 6(7), 516–521.

  19. Abd Halim, N. D., Ali, M. B., Junaidi, J., & Yahaya, N. (2010). Learning acids and bases through inquiry-based website. 2010 IEEE Conference on Open Systems.

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