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Asst. Prof. Dr. Zainul Akramin Mohd Drus

Assistant Professor, Programme Director
Tun Razak Graduate School (TRGS)
zainul@unirazak.edu.my
60327307134

About

I am a motivated and professional academic with over 15 years of experience in information technology and information systems, currently serving as a deputy dean, senior lecturer and program director. My responsibilities include program and course development in line with the Malaysian Qualifications Agency standards, ensuring that curriculum content meets regulatory and academic quality requirements. Additionally, as the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) coordinator for undergraduates, I oversee the alignment of university courses with CMI modules, facilitating course mapping to ensure academic and professional integration. This ensures that our curriculum aligns with CMI standards, providing students with a pathway to receive CMI- L5 and L6 alongside their degrees.

In addition to these roles, I have international teaching experience, having been an invited lecturer at Henan Polytechnic in Zhengzhou, China, for one month. In this role, I engaged students in advanced web-programming concepts and database. My industrial background includes approximately four years as an application engineer, where I managed and delivered successful projects.

 

Academic Background

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Computer Science)
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
    Research Title: Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (cCBT) Continuous Engagement Model for Major Depressive Disorder Patients
  • Master of Information Technology (Management Information Systems)
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
    Dissertation Title: Knowledge Management Framework for Drug Rehabilitation Centre: Case Study at Pengasih Drug Rehabilitation Centre
  • Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
    Open University Malaysia (OUM)
  • Diploma in Information Technology
    Cosmopoint Institute of Information Technology

 

Specialization

Human-Computer Interaction / Management Information System / E-Commerce / Visual Programming / Object Oriented Programming / Database

 

Academic Publication

  • Zainul Akramin Mohd Drus, Dalbir Singh, Saraswathy Shamini Gunasekaran, Nurhizam Safie Mohd Satar & Halimah Badioze Zaman. Qualitative Study on User Experiences of Dropout from Continuous Engagement Towards Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. International Journal on Informatics Visualization. (Scopus/Q2. Under Review)
  • Norhusna Emirah Onn, Sayed-Ul Haque, Zainul Akramin Mohd Drus. Regulating Drone Swarms: A Legal Framework for Collective Autonomous Aviation Systems. Hasanuddin Law Review Journal (Scopus/Q1. Under Review).
  • Zainul Akramin Mohd Drus, Dalbir Singh, Saraswathy Shamini Gunasekaran, Nurhizam Safie Mohd Satar & Halimah Badioze Zaman. Continuous Engagement Towards cCBT User Engagement: A Systematic Review. (2026). International Journal on Informatics Visualization. (Scopus/Q2)
  • Zainul Akramin Mohd Drus, Dalbir Singh, Rusli Abdullah, Nurhizam Safie Mohd Satar, Rian Farta Wijaya & Zhang Tietou. Qualitative Results of Continuous Engagement Towards cCBT: User Engagement and Implications. (2026). Asia-Pacific Journal of Information Technology and Multimedia. (Scopus/Q3)
  • Zainul Akramin Mohd Drus, Dalbir Singh, Rusli Abdullah, Nurhizam Safie Mohd Satar, Rian Farta Wijaya & Zhang Tietou. A Literature Review of Continuous User Engagement Towards Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (cCBT). (2026). Asia-Pacific Journal of Information Technology and Multimedia. (Scopus/Q3)
  • Ashish Kumar, Noris Ismail & Zainul Akramin Mohd Drus. (2020). A Review: Tool of Conversation and Reminder-AI Chatbot. International Journal of Information Systems & Engineering.
  • Zainul Akramin Mohd Drus, Dalbir Singh, Mohd Rosmadi Mokhtar & Rusdi Abd Rashid. (2018). Review of Computerized Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Based on Culture Centered Design for Substance Abuse in Malaysia. Asia-Pacific Journal of Information Technology and Multimedia. Jurnal Teknologi Maklumat dan Multimedia Asia-Pasifik. Vol. 7 No. 1: 119 – 132. E-ISSN:2289-2192
  • Zainul Akramin Mohd Drus, Dalbir Singh, Mohd Rosmadi Mokhtar & Rusdi Abd Rashid. (2018), Critical Review on Factors That Influence Continuous Engagement Towards CCBT, The Pertanika Journal of Scholarly Research Reviews, Vol 4, No. 2: eISSN: 2462-2028 © Universiti Putra Malaysia Press
  • Noliza Saidin, Dalbir Singh & Zainul Akramin Mohd Drus (2016). Cultural Marker Identification for Web Application Design Targeted for Malaysian Multicultural. International Journal on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology. DOI: 10.18517/ijaseit.6.6.1210 (Q3/ Scopus)
  • Noliza Saidin, Dalbir Singh & Zainul Akramin Mohd Drus (2016). Culture Centered Design: Reviews on Cultural Factors Influencing Interface Design Elements Pertanika Journal of Scholarly Research Reviews (2017) 3(1): 42-54. eISSN: 2462-2028 © Universiti Putra Malaysia Press
  • Noliza Saidin, Dalbir Singh & Zainul Akramin Mohd Drus (2016). Transforming Government: A Proposed Model for Culture Centred Design Approach. International Journal of Computer Science Issues (IJCSI); Vol. 13, Iss. 6: 142-150. DOI:10.20943/01201606.142150
  • Zainul Akramin Mohd Drus, Dalbir Singh & Mohd Rosmadi Mokhtar. (2013). A Review: Knowledge Management Framework for Drug Rehabilitation Centre. Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology. 5. 292-295.

 

 

Conference/Proceedings

  • International Regulatory Conference (IRC) (2025), Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE).
  • Cyber Defence & Security Exhibition and Conference 2025 (CYDES 2025), Malaysian National Security Council (MKN), Prime Minister’s Department.
  • CYBER DSA 2025 Conference, Pioneering the Future of a Resilient Digital Nation. Aerosea Exibition Sdn. Bhd.
  • Malaysian Regulatory Conference (MRC) (2024), Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE).
  • CYBER DSA 2023 Conference, Advancing Digitalisation & Security Through Collaboration. Aerosea Exibition Sdn. Bhd.
  • Kumar, Ashish, Ismail, Noris & Mohd Drus, Zainul Akramin. (2020). A Review: Tool of Conversation and Reminder-AI Chatbot. 8th International Scholarly Conference on Emerging Issues in Business, Information Technology, & Education. FTMS College.
  • Mohd Drus, Zainul Akramin & Singh, Dalbir & Yusof, Zawiyah & Mokhtar, Mohd. (2015). Continuous Engagement Model Based on Culture Centred Design for Computerized Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. International Conference of Addiction, Prevention and Treatment (ICAPT). University of Malaya Center of Addiction Science.
  • Mohd Drus, Zainul Akramin & Singh, Dalbir & Yusof, Zawiyah & Mokhtar, Mohd. (2014). Implementation Plan and Evaluation of Knowledge Management Framework in Health Care Setting: Case Study in Drug Rehabilitation Center. The 6th International Conference on Information Technology and Multimedia (ICIMU 2014)

 

 

International Achievements

Visiting Lecturer, Henan Polytechnic University, Zhengzhou, China

13 April 2026 – 8 May 2026

 

  • Delivered and facilitated lectures in Database and Software Engineering, incorporating practical, hands-on learning approaches.
  • Contributed to the delivery and enhancement of the Chinese-foreign cooperatively run programme in Computer Application Technology, aligning course content with international academic standards.

 

Visiting Lecturer, Henan Polytechnic University, Zhengzhou, China

10 Oct 2025 – 8 Nov 2025

 

  • Delivered and facilitated lectures in Java Web Application and Development, incorporating practical, hands-on learning approaches.
  • Contributed to the delivery and enhancement of the Chinese-foreign cooperatively run programme in Computer Application Technology, aligning course content with international academic standards.

 

Visiting Lecturer, Henan Polytechnic University, Zhengzhou, China

21 Feb 2025 – 22 Mac 2025

 

  • Delivered and facilitated lectures in Database, incorporating practical, hands-on learning approaches.
  • Contributed to the delivery and enhancement of the Chinese-foreign cooperatively run programme in Computer Application Technology, aligning course content with international academic standards.

 

Visiting Lecturer, Henan Polytechnic University, Zhengzhou, China

10 Oct 2024 – 8 Nov 2024

 

  • Delivered and facilitated lectures in Web Programming, incorporating practical, hands-on learning approaches.
  • Contributed to the delivery and enhancement of the Chinese-foreign cooperatively run programme in Computer Application Technology, aligning course content with international academic standards.

 

INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION

 

  • Collaboration on academic program mapping, Bachelor of Management and Information Technology between Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK) and Guangzhou College of Technology and Business, China (Established 2024).

 

  • Collaboration on academic program mapping, Bachelor of Management and Information Technology between Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK) and Guangzhou Country Garden Polytechnic, China (Ongoing 2026).

 

  • Collaboration on academic program mapping, Bachelor of Management and Information Technology between Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK) and Jinan Engineering Polytechnic, China (Ongoing 2025).

 

  • Collaboration on academic program mapping, Bachelor of Commerce between Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK) and Edith Cowan University (EDU), Australia (Ongoing 2025).

 

  • Collaboration on academic program mapping, Bachelor of Management and Information Technology between Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK) and Montpellier Business School, France, AACSB & AMBA (Ongoing 2025).

 

  • Collaboration on Dual Bachelor programs in Business Management, Management, Entrepreneurship, and Information Technology between Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK) and the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Finance, Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), Brunei Darussalam (Ongoing 2025).

 

  • Collaboration on academic program mapping, Bachelor of Management and Information Technology between Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK) and South China Agricultural University, China (Ongoing 2025).

 

  • Collaboration on academic program mapping, Bachelor of Management and Information Technology between Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK) and Asia International University Bukhara, Uzbekistan. (Ongoing 2025).

 

 

LOCAL COLABORATION

 

  • Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK) students in Top Coders 2025. Thulija Technologies Sdn Bhd (1206419K). T-Academy - Future Skills Academy for Emerging Technologies

 

  • Medical Research and Ethics Committee, Ministry of Health Malaysia [Ethics No: KKM/NIHSEC/P19-335(11)]

 

  • Ethics registration with the National Medical Research Register (NMRR-18-2892-43425).

 

  • Investigator Initiated Research (IIR), Principal investigator (Research ID: 43425), Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health Hospital Kuala Lumpur.

 

 

ORGANIZATION INVOLEMENTS

 

  • Adjunct Lecturer (Technology and Information Systems Management) Perdana University
  • Vocational College Malaysia (National Level)

Workshop speaker of Electronic Commerce

  • Team-leader/Coordinator of developing Education Management System (EMS) migration and expansion.
  • Chairperson of Business Idea Competition 2019
  • Workshop speaker of PC maintenance and configuration March and September 2019
  • Workshop speaker of how to write journal 2020
  • Workshop speaker of academic writing 2021
  • Member of International Scholarly Conference on Emerging Issues in Business, Information Technology, & Education.
  • Facilitator: Digital Transformation and Digital Government, Public Service Department. Prime Minister’s Department.

 

 

TRAINNINGS ATTENDED

 

  • Effective Strategies for Implementing Outcome-Based Education (OBE) In Higher Education Institutions Workshop.
  • Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Access (APEL A): Towards Becoming APEL A Centre.
  • Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Access (APEL A): Practice-Based Assessment.
  • Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Credit (APEL C): Practice-Based Assessment
  • Self-Instructional Materials (SIM) Development for Open Distance Learning (ODL) Courses.
  • Open Distance Learning (ODL) Workshop: Self-Instructional Materials (SIM) Preparation & Evaluation.
  • Invitation to A Session to Debate on Initiatives Towards the Draft and Amendments to Legislation Related to Online Crime with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Civil Society Organizations (CSOS), Lawyers' Organizations and Academic Members.
  • Effective Strategies for Implementing Outcome-Based Education (OBE) in Higher Education Institutions Workshop.
  • Digital Transformation and Digital Government, Public Service Department. Prime Minister’s Department.
  • Completed Big Data Analytics-101 course conducted by Telekom Malaysia.
  • Train the Trainer Program: Empowering Trainers for AI in the Public Sector

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Subject Level
Technology and Information System Management MBA
Management Information Systems MBA
Project Management MBA
IT Project Management Master
IT Governance and Compliance Master
Management Information Systems Master/Degree
Project Management Degree
Introduction to Quality Management Degree
Software Project Management Degree
Research Methodology Degree
Supply Chain Management Systems Degree
Electronic Commerce Degree
System Analysis and Design Degree/Diploma
Human Computer Interface Degree/Diploma
Web Design and Development Degree/Diploma
Fundamentals of Programming (Java) Degree/Diploma
Introduction to Software Engineering Degree/Diploma
Technology Entrepreneurship Degree/Diploma
Operating Systems Diploma
Visual Basic Diploma
Introduction to C++ Diploma
Business Information Systems Diploma
Healthcare Information and Management System Diploma
Fundamentals of Computing Diploma
Electronic Commerce Diploma
Database Diploma
Information Technology in Hotel Management Diploma
Interpersonal & Communication Skills Diploma
Computer Application in Business Foundation
Introduction to Information Technology Application Certificate

 

SUPERVISION FOR FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT AND PROJECT

Title Level
The Effect of Data Visualization Tools on Managerial Decision Quality In Malaysia's Hospitality Industry. Master
The Impact of Cybersecurity Awareness on Customers Trust And Adoption Of Internet Banking Master
An Analysis of the Relationship between Service Level Agreement Design and Support Team Performance in IT Service Desk Operations of Medium-Sized It Organizations. Master
Factors Influencing the Adoption of Cloud-Based Accounting: Using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) Approach Among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Master
Factors Affecting the Adoption of Mobile Banking among Young Adults (Aged 18–35) in Malaysia Master
Sabah Workers Integrated Management System (SWIMS) Adoption and Organizational Resilience in Sabah’s Plantation Sector Master
Public Perception and Readiness Towards Implementation of Online Appointment Booking System for Specialist Outpatient Clinics in Klang Valley Public Hospitals Master
The Impact of Implementing AI-Based Systems on Operational Efficiency in the F&B Industry Master
Incorporating AI Assisted Physical Activity as a Preventive Health Intervention through the Mysejahtera Application to Reduce the Risk of Noncommunicable Diseases in Malaysia Master
Enhancing Enterprise Operations Efficiency in Digital Solutions Businesses through AI-Driven License Automation Master
The Impact of AI Literacy and Organizational Readiness on Operational Efficiency: The Moderating Role of Rogers' Adopter Categories among Knowledge Workers in the Greater Klang Valley Master
Applications and Implications of Gen-AI in Clinical Healthcare: A Systematic Review Master
A Quantitative Analysis to Determine the Acceptance of Using Aeon’s Smart Checkout System by Customer in Malaysia. Master
The Influence of AI Anxiety, Trust, and Algorithmic Bias Awareness on the Intention to Adopt AI Technologies Among Medical Doctors at Hospital Sultan Idris Shah Serdang Master
Evaluating the Influence of Cyber Threat Intelligence on Business Continuity Management Performance in Malaysian Financial Institutions Master
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Digital Appointment and Queue Management Systems in Enhancing Patient Flow Efficiency in Private Hospital Outpatient Departments in Malaysia: A Staff-Centered Analysis Master
Cybersecurity In Financial Transactions Master
Impact the Smart Electric Meter Technology in Malaysia Master
Factor Impacting the Popularity of Convenience Store in Malaysia Master
Factors Affecting the Housing Affordability Among Middle-Income Group Master
Factors Affecting Purchase Decision in Real Estate Malaysia Master
Factors Influencing Technology Change Adoption in Manufacturing Industry in Malaysia Master
Impact of Technology on Music Industry Master
Direct Trade in Purchase of Miscellaneous Goods Between Country Degree
Android Wireless Headphones Degree
Movie Recommender System Using Machine Learning Degree
Android Train Ticket Booking System Degree
E Café System Diploma
Online Booking System for Dream Color Salon Diploma
Smart Notice Board System for NZH College Diploma
Online Bookstore System Diploma

 

EXAMINER FOR VIVA VOCE

Title Level
Factors Influencing Paid Digital Book Subscription Intention in Beijing: A Study Based on theS-0-R Framework PhD
An investigation of factors influencing Intention to use integrated business transaction Information Systems (BTIS) Among students in vocational colleges in Guangzhou, China PhD
Factors Influencing Employees’ Adoption of AI in Maoming’s Universities: Based on the UTAUT Model MPhil
Factors Influencing Artificial Intelligence Adoption Among Employees In Akakus Oil Operations Company in Libya Master
The Impact of UTAUT Factors on Project Management Performance in The Petroleum Industry in Libya Master
Enhancing Maintenance Department Efficiency Through AI Driven Automation of Administrative Routine Tasks: Evidence from Akakus Oil Operation Company Master
Investigating The Impact of Robotic Process Automation Implementation Within the Finance Functions and Assessing Its Potential Gains Towards Organisations Master
The Impact of Digital Transformation on Banking Service Excellence and Market Competitiveness: Empirical Evidence from Pakistani Commercial Financial Institutions Master
Assessing the Impact of Digital Transformation on Commercial Banking Services and Competitiveness in Pakistan Master
Digital Transformation and Market Competitiveness in Pakistan’s Banking Sector: A Multi-Case Study Of HBL, UBL, MCB, ABL, And Meezan Bank Master
Investigating the Impact of AI Literacy and Governance on Managing AI Deception and Deepfake Risks in Organizations in Malaysia Master
A Study on The Relationship Between Digital Engagement Factors and Acceptance of Digital Transformation Among Malaysians Master
Evaluating the Impact of a Decision Support System on Frontline Service Decision Accuracy in Community Pharmacies Master
A Study of Sabah Credit Corporation (SCC). Master
Scaling Enterprise AI in Oil and Gas Retail: The Role of Data, Technology, Talent, And Governance Master
The Impact of AI-Assisted Translation on Translators’ Rate Negotiation Intentions Master
The Influence of Digital Competency, Artificial Intelligence Adoption, Organizational Digital Support, and Job Role Reshaping on Job Satisfaction among Employees in Financial Shared Services Centres (FSSCs) within Klang Valley Master
An Empirical Investigation of Small and Medium Enterprises’ (SMEs) Perceptions Towards E-Invoicing Adoption In Malaysia Master
Factors Influencing User Satisfaction with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Systems Among Healthcare Professionals and Administrative Staff in Malaysian Healthcare Facilities Master
A Technology Acceptance Perspective on Employees’ Intention to Use Artificial Intelligence in SMEs in Klang Valley Master
Determinants of Digital Technology Adoption in Rolling Stock Maintenance Master
The Influence of Facilitating Conditions on Fintech Adoption Among Ngo Related Working Adults in Charity-Based Organizations in Klang Valley, Malaysia Master
The Effects of Work from Home Adoption & Usage of Unified Communications on Staff Performance. A Study of It SMEs In Kuala Lumpur Master
Exploring The Determinants of Predictive Analytics Adoption in Malaysian Private Hospitals: An Extended Technology Acceptance Model Approach Master
The Effects of Chatbot Integration on User Satisfaction: A Study of The Foreign Worker Centralized Management System (FWCMS) In Malaysia Master
Influence of Technology, Organization, Environment, and Perceived Risk on AI Adoption Decisions among SME Employees in Malaysia Master
The Influence of It Financial Planning in Accelerating Corporate’s Digital Maturity: A Malaysian Perspective Master
The Effect of SERVQUAL Dimensions on Digital Transformation Success in The Mice Industry: A Quantitative Study in Klang Valley Master
Agile Project Management in It: Key Benefits, Challenges, And Implementation Insights Master
Adopting Generative-Ai Workflow Automation in Project Management: A Case Study Of ICT-Construction Projects in Malaysia Master
Mitigating Cybercrime in Malaysian Commercial Banks: An Evaluation of Current Practices and Challenges Master
Digital Transformation of Land Offices Management System: Encouraging Permissioned Blockchain Adoption for Kuala Lumpur Land Administration (E-Tanah) To Reduce Fraud and Strengthen Pre-Validation Master
The Influence of Digital Adoption, Staff Capability, and Retention on Organizational Performance in Sabah’s Private Primary Care Sector Master
Impact Of Delays, Cost Overrun, Governance & Communication on Stakeholder Satisfaction in Infrastructure Project in Malaysia Master
The Impact of Adoption of Enterprise IT Systems and Usage of Collaboration Tools on Employees' Productivity in Klang Valley Master
The TOE Factors on The Adoption of Business Analytics: The Mediating Rule of Risks Among Business FIRMSIN Klang Valley, Malaysia Master
Organizational Readiness on Automating Documentation in Project Management Operations Master
Influence of Ethical Factors on AI Adoption in Business: A Study within IT Sector in Klang Valley Master
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