Professor Dr. Norzaidi Haji Mohd Daud is a senior academic and researcher from the Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia, currently on secondment as the Registrar of MISI University—a postgraduate institution formerly established in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA. He brings over two decades of experience in research, innovation, and academic leadership.
In 2025, Prof. Norzaidi achieved notable publication success with articles in Technological Forecasting and Social Change (Impact Factor 12.9) and the International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education (Impact Factor 8.6), both prestigious ISI WoS-indexed journals. His research interests span fintech, digital transformation, AI in education, sustainability, and innovation management.
A widely recognized academic leader, Prof. Norzaidi has been appointed as a visiting or adjunct professor by 15 universities both locally and abroad. His most recent appointment is with the International University of Technology (IUT), Bangladesh, an OIC-sponsored institution dedicated to advancing technology and innovation in the Muslim world.
Prof. Norzaidi is also a decorated innovator, having won over 80 invention and innovation awards from global platforms including the USA, Switzerland, Belgium, South Korea, and Malaysia. Notable accolades include a Gold Medal at the Geneva Invention Exhibition and multiple awards from Brussels Innova, InnoEx, and the Korea SIIF.
Throughout his career, he has also served as a chief judge, grant reviewer, PhD examiner, and editorial board member for numerous international journals. His leadership contributions in research strategy, higher education policy, and knowledge transfer have earned him national honors, including the Darjah Johan Negeri (DJN) from the state of Penang.
Prof. Norzaidi’s academic and professional journey reflects a strong commitment to impactful research, excellence in innovation, and global academic engagement.
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Senior Lecturer Dr. Lijuan Zhang
Australian National University，Australia
Dr. Lijuan Zhang is a Senior Lecturer at the Australian National University whose research spans financial reporting, executive compensation, ESG, blockchain, and AI. Her work is published in leading journals including Contemporary Accounting Research, Review of Accounting Studies, and Journal of Corporate Finance. Recognised with the 2023 Excellence in Research Supervision Award, she has guided nearly 20 research students, with PhD candidates earning the rare distinction of publishing in A* journals early in their careers.
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Prof. Jobo DUBIHLELA
University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
A former banker-turned-academic with vast industry experience, research, community engagement and sustainability development rigour.
Prof Dubihlela obtained his PhD in 2012 and continues to expand his research stock for emerging markets. Before joining the world of teaching and research, Prof Dubihlela worked in the banking environment for more than 18 years, 10 of which were in leadership and managerial positions, where he was overseeing credit risk, developing risk mitigation strategies, managing corporate and financial risk performance, conducting feasibility studies. He was elected on the ‘Board of Trustees’ for a large pension fund in South Africa.
He is a panellist on various research portfolios and editorial committees, as well as external examination panels for internationally reputable universities. He chairs various postgraduate and ethics committees. He sits on the senate committee and is a recipient of 4 research recognitions awards and 3 annual research awards. He has successfully led implementation of research projects across the SADC region.
He possesses a strong collaborative network of large businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa, having managed a big team and delivered key interventions across Africa and training for organisations such as Barclays Africa, Investec Bank, Nedbank Africa, ABSA bank, Merchant Bank of Central Africa, Bank of Uganda (Uganda), Swazi Bank (Swaziland), Kenya Commercial Bank (Kenya) and Bank of Africa (Tanzania), CABS Africa, Emfuleni Municipality, City of Cape Town etc.
Prof. Norzaidi Mohd Daud
Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Professor Dr. Norzaidi Haji Mohd Daud is a senior academic and researcher from the Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia, currently on secondment as the Registrar of MISI University—a postgraduate institution formerly established in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA. He brings over two decades of experience in research, innovation, and academic leadership.
In 2025, Prof. Norzaidi achieved notable publication success with articles in Technological Forecasting and Social Change (Impact Factor 12.9) and the International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education (Impact Factor 8.6), both prestigious ISI WoS-indexed journals. His research interests span fintech, digital transformation, AI in education, sustainability, and innovation management.
A widely recognized academic leader, Prof. Norzaidi has been appointed as a visiting or adjunct professor by 15 universities both locally and abroad. His most recent appointment is with the International University of Technology (IUT), Bangladesh, an OIC-sponsored institution dedicated to advancing technology and innovation in the Muslim world.
Prof. Norzaidi is also a decorated innovator, having won over 80 invention and innovation awards from global platforms including the USA, Switzerland, Belgium, South Korea, and Malaysia. Notable accolades include a Gold Medal at the Geneva Invention Exhibition and multiple awards from Brussels Innova, InnoEx, and the Korea SIIF.
Throughout his career, he has also served as a chief judge, grant reviewer, PhD examiner, and editorial board member for numerous international journals. His leadership contributions in research strategy, higher education policy, and knowledge transfer have earned him national honors, including the Darjah Johan Negeri (DJN) from the state of Penang.
Prof. Norzaidi’s academic and professional journey reflects a strong commitment to impactful research, excellence in innovation, and global academic engagement.
Abstract: TBA
Senior Lecturer Dr. Lijuan Zhang
Australian National University，Australia
Dr. Lijuan Zhang is a Senior Lecturer at the Australian National University whose research spans financial reporting, executive compensation, ESG, blockchain, and AI. Her work is published in leading journals including Contemporary Accounting Research, Review of Accounting Studies, and Journal of Corporate Finance. Recognised with the 2023 Excellence in Research Supervision Award, she has guided nearly 20 research students, with PhD candidates earning the rare distinction of publishing in A* journals early in their careers.
Abstract: TBA
Prof. Jobo DUBIHLELA
University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
A former banker-turned-academic with vast industry experience, research, community engagement and sustainability development rigour.
Prof Dubihlela obtained his PhD in 2012 and continues to expand his research stock for emerging markets. Before joining the world of teaching and research, Prof Dubihlela worked in the banking environment for more than 18 years, 10 of which were in leadership and managerial positions, where he was overseeing credit risk, developing risk mitigation strategies, managing corporate and financial risk performance, conducting feasibility studies. He was elected on the ‘Board of Trustees’ for a large pension fund in South Africa.
He is a panellist on various research portfolios and editorial committees, as well as external examination panels for internationally reputable universities. He chairs various postgraduate and ethics committees. He sits on the senate committee and is a recipient of 4 research recognitions awards and 3 annual research awards. He has successfully led implementation of research projects across the SADC region.
He possesses a strong collaborative network of large businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa, having managed a big team and delivered key interventions across Africa and training for organisations such as Barclays Africa, Investec Bank, Nedbank Africa, ABSA bank, Merchant Bank of Central Africa, Bank of Uganda (Uganda), Swazi Bank (Swaziland), Kenya Commercial Bank (Kenya) and Bank of Africa (Tanzania), CABS Africa, Emfuleni Municipality, City of Cape Town etc.
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