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Dr.
Muhammad Afif Bin Mohd Fathullah Senior Lecturer FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT (FOM) BR3026 , Multimedia University, Persiaran Multimedia 63100, Cyberjaya, Selangor 03-83125722 afif.fathullah@mmu.edu.my |
Dr. Muhammad Afif Fathullah is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Management, Multimedia University (MMU), specializing in risk analysis, business analytics , risk analysis, cybersecurity, IT project management and enterprise systems. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management from MMU, where his research focused on “Risk Management Artefact of Cloud Computing Projects in Healthcare.” where he became the first person in the Faculty of Management to successfully complete the PhD fast-track program—bypassing the Master’s degree entirely. His academic work integrates applied research with practical insights into managing emerging technologies and IT-driven transformation in the public and private sectors.
Dr. Afif actively supervises student research at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with a particular focus on topics involving cloud computing, risk management frameworks, enterprise architecture, and business analytics. His methodological expertise lies in qualitative research, and design science research, though he also has experience supporting projects using quantitative approaches.
He welcomes postgraduate candidates who are passionate about:
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Cybersecurity and Risk Analysis using Business Analytics
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Cloud and emerging technologies in healthcare, education, or public sector domains
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Enterprise architecture and IT governance
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Technology risk assessment and mitigation frameworks
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AI-assisted business decision-making and data-driven transformation
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Digital innovation and strategic IT alignment in organizations
Dr. Afif is committed to guiding students through a structured and supportive research process. His previous students have explored practical applications of analytics, risk modeling, and digital transformation frameworks. He encourages interdisciplinary thinking and welcomes proposals from students in management, IT, and related fields.
Dr. Afif has published in high-impact journals (Scopus Q1–Q3, MyCite), presented internationally, and is actively involved in externally funded research projects. He was awarded Gold Medals at MMU’s iNVENTX Innovation Exhibition, and was a finalist in the MMU 3-Minute Thesis competition for two consecutive years. His leadership in industry-linked projects such as the iCadet Program with Malaysian Aviation Group (MAG) reflects his ability to bridge academia and practice.
If you are seeking supervision for a Master’s or PhD research that explores the intersection of technology, strategy, and risk in a digital world, Dr. Afif would be pleased to discuss how your interests align with his current work and research direction.
