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Dr. Mohd Zaki Awang Chek

Dr. Mohd Zaki Awang Chek

Assistant Professor

UiTM
Country
Malaysia
Education
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Actuarial Management Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School (AAGBS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, Malaysia Graduated: 2017 Master of Quantitative Sciences (Financial Engineering) Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, Malaysia Graduated: 2009 Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Actuarial Science Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, Malaysia Graduated: 2007
Journal
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)
Biography
Biography of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Zaki Awang Chek Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Zaki Awang Chek currently serves as an Associate Professor at the Actuarial Science Department, College of Computing, Informatics, and Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Tapah Campus, Malaysia. With over 15 years of academic experience, he specializes in actuarial digital learning, data analytics, and social security research. Dr. Mohd Zaki holds a Doctor of Business Administration (Actuarial Management) from the Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School, UiTM Shah Alam (2017), a Master of Quantitative Sciences (Financial Engineering) (2009), and a Bachelor of Actuarial Science (2007), both from UiTM Shah Alam. His academic and professional contributions are well recognized in the areas of actuarial science education, social protection systems, and predictive analytics. A prolific scholar and active researcher, Dr. Mohd Zaki has successfully led and participated in numerous research projects funded by national bodies such as SOCSO, Khazanah Research Institute, MCMC, and UiTM. His research on social insurance, pension modeling, economic impact analysis, and digital learning innovations has been published in various indexed journals, including SCOPUS and ERA-listed publications. Dr. Mohd Zaki has also served as a keynote speaker, visiting researcher, and guest lecturer at international institutions including the University of Essex, UK, and Binus University, Indonesia. His innovative work on micro-credentials and digital learning has earned multiple awards at national and international levels, such as the International e-Content Development Competition and UiTM’s Anugerah Pengajaran AAU. He has played key leadership roles in academic program development, including serving as the initiator for international MoUs and collaborations with the University of Essex and Islamia University Bahawalpur, Pakistan. He is also actively engaged as a curriculum reviewer and academic advisor for various programs at UiTM. Dr. Mohd Zaki is a Certified Master Trainer in MOOC, Micro-Credentials, and Self-Instructional Materials (SIM). He has developed multiple micro-credential courses in areas such as social security, actuarial science, probability, and linear programming, advancing UiTM’s digital learning initiatives. His contributions to the development of UiTM’s Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have enhanced access to quality actuarial education globally. Throughout his academic tenure, he has taught a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses including Financial Mathematics, Actuarial Mathematics, Risk Management, Insurance Data Analytics, and Managerial Decision Analysis. His teaching excellence is evidenced by consistently high Student Feedback Online (SUFO) ratings. In addition to his academic achievements, Dr. Mohd Zaki has supervised postgraduate and undergraduate students in various research areas, reflecting his commitment to developing future leaders in actuarial science and data analytics. His consultancy work with SOCSO and other agencies further demonstrates his expertise in applying actuarial science for social impact. Dr. Mohd Zaki is a lifetime member of the Persatuan Sains Matematik Malaysia (PERSAMA) and a member of the Actuarial Society of Malaysia (ASM). He continues to contribute to the advancement of actuarial education, social security research, and data-driven policy development both nationally and internationally.
Research Interests
Management
Experience
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