Dr. Mohd Haizzan Yahaya| Social Work
| Academic Engagement Excellence Award

Dr. Univeristi Sains Malaysia, Malaysia.

Dr. Mohd Haizzan Yahaya is a senior lecturer at the School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). He earned his Ph.D. from USM, focusing his research on social work within housing settings, social well-being, social policy, social development, urban poverty, and environmental social work.In his academic role, Dr. Yahaya teaches courses such as International Social Work, Philosophy, Values and Ethics in Social Work, Community Work, and Group Work.Beyond academia, Dr. Yahaya contributes to the community as a Magistrate Advisor, a position to which he was appointed by the Minister of Women, Family and Community Development.

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🎓 Education

Mohd Haizzan Yahaya earned his Ph.D. in Social Work from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in 2016. He previously obtained a Master of Social Work from USM in 2012, following his Bachelor’s degree in Administrative Science (Hons.) from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in 2010. Additionally, he holds a Diploma in Public Administration from UiTM, completed in 2017, and a Certificate in Housing Transition from the Hannan Foundation in Michigan, USA, achieved in 2014.

💼 Experience

Since 2016, Dr. Mohd Haizzan Yahaya has been serving as a Senior Lecturer at Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang. He currently coordinates the Social Work Program for both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. From 2020 to the present, he has also been a part-time lecturer at Lincoln University College, Kuala Lumpur.His extensive professional experience includes serving as a Magistrate Advisor at the High Court in Penang (Juvenile) since 2018 and as the Deputy Chairman of the Child Welfare Community (TL) in Penang. Additionally, Dr. Haizzan was the Secretary to the President of the Asian and Pacific Association for Social Work Education (APASWE) from 2017 to 2021 and currently serves as a Board of Director of APASWE. Furthermore, he is a committee member of the Human Rights and Social Justice Committee of the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW).Earlier in his career, he worked as an Executive Officer at the State Education Department in Penang (2011–2012).

🏆 Awards and Honors

Dr. Haizzan has been acknowledged for his contributions to social work education and policy-making. His roles as a magistrate advisor and deputy chairman reflect his dedication to social welfare and justice.

🔎 Research Focus

His research interests are centered around Social Work, Social Welfare, Social Wellbeing, Social Policy, Human Development (Psychology), and International Social Work. His work aims to enhance societal well-being through innovative approaches and policies.

Publication Top Notes

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• Mohd Hafiidz Bin Jaafar, Nur Nadia Adila Abdul Halim, Kadir Arifin, Kadaruddin Aiyub, Muhammad Rizal Razman, Mohd Haizzan Bin Yahaya. (2016). Malaysian construction industry: Trends of occupational accidents 2006 – 2015. Journal of Occupational Safety & Health, 13(2), 35-54. (Non-Cited Index Journal).

• Paramjit Singh A/l Jamir Singh, Azlinda Binti Azman, Mohamad Shaharudin Bin Samsurijan, Radin Firdaus Bin Radin Badaruddin, Kumarashwaran Vadevelu, Mohd Haizzan Bin Yahaya, Abdul Rais Bin Abdul Latiff. (2016). Implementation dilemmas of the Needle Syringe Exchange Programme (NSEP): Between the law and prevention. Pacific Science Review B: Humanities and Social Sciences, 2, 53-57. (Citation Indexed Journal).

• Mohd Haizzan Bin Yahaya, Radin Firdaus Bin Radin Badaruddin, Paramjit Singh A/l Jamir Singh. (2017). Kesejahteraan Sosial dan Perumahan. SOSIOHUMANIKA: Jurnal Pendidikan Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan, 10, 245-256. (Non-Citation Indexed Journal).

• Mohamad Shaharudin Bin Samsurijan, Abdul Rais Bin Abdul Latiff, Anis Ruzainy Sukry, Radin Firdaus Bin Radin Badaruddin, Paramjit Singh A/l Jamir Singh, Mohd Haizzan Bin Yahaya, Siti Rahyla Binti Rahmat, Saidatulakmal Binti Mohd. (2017). Status Penyertaan Sosial Penduduk Kampung Bandar di Wilayah Utara Malaysia. Prosiding Persidangan Pemantapan Citra Kenegaraan (COSNA 5) 2017, 201-210. (Conference Proceeding).

• Radin Firdaus Bin Radin Badaruddin, Mohamad Shaharudin Bin Samsurijan, Paramjit Singh A/l Jamir Singh, Mohd Haizzan Bin Yahaya, Abdul Rais Bin Abdul Latiff, Siti Rahyla Binti Rahmat. (2017). Ke Arah Mencapai 100% Kadar Sara Diri (SSL) Beras: Satu Sasaran Realistik atau Retorik? Persidangan Kebangsaan Masyarakat, Ruang dan Alam Sekitar (MATRA) 2017. (Conference Proceeding).

• Radin Firdaus Bin Radin Badaruddin, Zahri Bin Hamat, Mohamad Shaharudin Bin Samsurijan, Abdul Rais Bin Abdul Latiff, Paramjit Singh A/l Jamir Singh, Mohd Haizzan Bin Yahaya, Kumarashwaran Vadevelu. (2017). Climate Change: A Review of Its Nexus with Rice Sector and Food Security in Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 7(7), 331-344. (Citation Indexed Journal).

• Radin Firdaus Bin Radin Badaruddin, Mohamad Shaharudin Bin Samsurijan, Paramjit Singh A/l Jamir Singh, Mohd Haizzan Bin Yahaya, Abdul Rais Bin Abdul Latiff, Siti Rahyla Binti Rahmat, Kumarashwaran Vadevelu. (2017). Ke Arah Mencapai 100% Kadar Sara Diri (SSL) Beras: Satu Sasaran Realistik Atau Retorik? Persidangan Kebangsaan Masyarakat, Ruang Dan Alam Sekitar. (Conference Proceeding).

• Radin Firdaus Bin Radin Badaruddin, Paramjit Singh A/l Jamir Singh, Mohd Haizzan Bin Yahaya, Abdul Rais Bin Abdul Latiff, Law Chee Hong. (2017). Prosiding Persidangan Pemantapan Citra Negara (COSNA 5) 2017. Persidangan Pemantapan Citra Kenegaraan (COSNA 5) 2017, 1-367. (Conference Proceeding).

• Paramjit Singh A/l Jamir Singh, Azlinda Binti Azman, Radin Firdaus Bin Radin Badaruddin, Mohd Haizzan Bin Yahaya, Mohamad Shaharudin Bin Samsurijan. (2017). Ancaman Penyalahgunaan Dadah Terhadap Kesejahteraan Institusi Keluarga, Etnik dan Negara. Persidangan Pemantapan Citra Kenegaraan (COSNA 5), 301-313. (Conference Proceeding).

• Kumarashwaran Vandevelu, Paramjit Singh A/l Jamir Singh, Radin Firdaus Bin Radin Badaruddin, Mohamad Shaharudin Bin Samsurijan, Abdul Rais Bin Abdul Latiff, Mohd Haizzan Bin Yahaya. (2018). Transgender Coping Strategies Dealing with Family Members in Penang, Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 8(2), 85-96. (Citation Indexed Journal).

Conclusion

Based on his qualifications and accomplishments, Mohd Haizzan Yahaya is a suitable candidate for the Research for Academic Engagement Excellence Award. His expertise in social work, extensive research background, collaborative efforts, and leadership roles align well with the criteria for the award. Enhancing his publication quality, securing more international funding, and refining his research focus could further solidify his candidacy.