Dr. Nor Azliana Akmal Jamaludin is an accomplished academic with over 20 years of experience in computer science and higher education. She is currently serving as Senior Lecturer at Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM).

She is recognized for her deep expertise in Requirement Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence, and has made significant contributions across teaching, research, supervision, and institutional leadership.

Academic Qualifications

Dr. Azliana holds a PhD in Computer Science and an MSc in Computer Science (Real-Time Software Engineering) from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). She obtained her BSc (Hons) in Information System Engineering from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM).

Leadership and Administrative Roles

Her academic journey includes notable leadership roles such as Program Coordinator for the MSc Cybersecurity & Management (UPNM–Warwick collaboration), Deputy Director of Lifelong Learning, and Director of the APEL Centre. These roles reflect her ongoing commitment to academic excellence and institutional development.

Research and Supervision

Dr. Azliana has successfully supervised multiple MSc and PhD students, including a completed PhD and several ongoing postgraduate projects under her main supervision.

Her research leadership includes serving as Principal Investigator for numerous funded research projects, notably a multidisciplinary grant integrating Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT) for object detection.

Publications and Scholarly Contributions

Her publication record includes numerous academic journal articles indexed in SCOPUS, ISI, and IEEE Xplore. She is an active contributor to international conferences and has published in Q2, Q3, and Q4 journals, with ongoing efforts to publish in high-impact journals aligned with national and university goals.

Professional and Community Engagement

Beyond research, Dr. Azliana serves as an editorial board member, journal reviewer, conference speaker, and committee leader in various local and international initiatives. She has also been involved in high-impact consultancy and industry-linked projects with government agencies and private sectors, particularly in IT systems, education technology, and cybersecurity.

Service and Vision

Her service spans academic program development, curriculum design, postgraduate training, professional development, and national talent initiatives such as the CEO@Faculty Programme. She is also a certified HRDF trainer.

Dr. Azliana has demonstrated a strong track record of bridging academic theory with applied impact, contributing to national education policy and digital transformation initiatives. She continues to champion academic innovation with a vision to lead future-focused research, eCommerce with AI initiatives, and talent development in computer science and digital defense education.