Prof. Dr Suhaiza Zailani | New Energy Materials | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani is a renowned expert in Supply Chain Management (SCM), specializing in sustainability and halal logistics. She holds a Ph.D. in Management Science and MSc in Operational Research from Lancaster University ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง. A Professor at the University of Malaya ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ, she has published over 200+ papers, achieving an H-index of 63 ๐Ÿ“Š. She has led the UM Entrepreneurship Center and currently directs the Ungku Aziz Center, promoting societal impact ๐Ÿค๐ŸŒ. Recognized with global honors ๐Ÿ…, including Top UM Researcher, Prof. Suhaiza is a leader in academic excellence, innovation, and community development ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ“˜.

Prof. Dr Suhaiza Zailani, University of malaya, Malaysia

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๐ŸŽ“ Educationย 

Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani holds a distinguished academic foundation with a Ph.D. in Management Science ๐ŸŽ“ and a Masterโ€™s in Operational Research ๐Ÿ“ˆ, both from the renowned Lancaster University, United Kingdom ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง. She began her academic journey with a Bachelorโ€™s degree in Agribusiness ๐ŸŒพ from Universiti Pertanian Malaysia ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ. Her multidisciplinary education bridges business strategy, analytics, and agricultural economics, providing the intellectual depth necessary for her groundbreaking work in sustainable supply chain management, halal logistics, and green innovation ๐Ÿ”„โ™ป๏ธ. Her global academic exposure enhances her ability to drive impactful, cross-border research and policy contributions.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Experienceย 

Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani has been serving as a Professor of Operations at the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ, since January 2013. With over a decade of experience at Malaysia’s premier university, she has led groundbreaking research in supply chain management, sustainability, and Islamic logistics ๐Ÿ“ฆ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ“˜. Her roles have extended beyond academia, including leadership as the Director of UM Entrepreneurship Centre (UMEC) and advisory contributions to national policy and industry reform. Her work bridges theory and practice, earning her widespread recognition as a thought leader in sustainable and ethical business innovation. ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ…๐ŸŒ

๐Ÿ… Honors and Global Impact

Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani has received numerous prestigious accolades for her pioneering contributions to sustainability, halal logistics, and green innovation. ๐Ÿ… Her recognitions include the Malaysia Scopus Research Excellence Award (2024) ๐Ÿงช, Top Research Scientists Malaysia ๐Ÿง , Editor’s Choice Award by Elsevier โœ๏ธ, and being named among the Worldโ€™s Top 2% Scientists ๐ŸŒ. She has earned multiple gold, silver, and bronze innovation medals ๐Ÿฅ‡๐Ÿฅˆ๐Ÿฅ‰ for transformative models in logistics and circular supply chains. Her academic excellence is matched by her real-world influence, policy advisory roles, and thought leadership in sustainability and entrepreneurship ๐Ÿ’ผ๐ŸŒฑ.

๐Ÿ“– Books

Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani has authored and co-authored over 15 influential books and chapters, covering a wide spectrum of themes including green supply chain management ๐ŸŒ, halal logistics ๐Ÿ•Œ, solid waste management โ™ป๏ธ, corporate social responsibility ๐Ÿ’ผ, and lean operations optimization ๐Ÿญ. Her latest works like โ€œShifting from Green to Sustainable to Circular in Supply Chainsโ€ exemplify her dedication to regenerative economy models ๐Ÿ”„. These publications are not only foundational in academia but also serve as practical references for industry, contributing to global discourse on resilient, ethical, and circular business practices ๐ŸŒ.

๐Ÿ•Œ Research Project

Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani has led and co-led over 40 national and international research projects across diverse sectors including poverty eradication ๐Ÿงบ, sustainable supply chains ๐Ÿ”„, halal logistics ๐Ÿ•Œ๐Ÿ“ฆ, circular economy โ™ป๏ธ, energy transformation โšก, and urban entrepreneurship ๐Ÿ™๏ธ๐Ÿ“ˆ. As Principal Investigator for impactful grants like BMTKM and Eco-Circular Framework, and as a collaborator on FRGS and MOHE-funded studies, she combines academic excellence with real-world application. Her research empowers policy design, environmental innovation, and inclusive economic development, demonstrating a strong commitment to Malaysiaโ€™s sustainable future and global academic leadership. ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ

๐ŸŒฑ Innovation & Patent Contributionsย 

Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani has made significant strides in innovation with multiple university and national-level patents focusing on sustainable and halal-centric supply chains. Her patented works include the Halal Squad initiative ๐Ÿ•Œ, Halal Food Supply Chain Integrity Cumulative Capability (HFSCI-CC) Model, and the Toolkit for Halal Orientation Strategy for food firms ๐Ÿ›. She also developed the Green Innovation Toolkit (GIT) ๐ŸŒฑ to support SMEs, and tools like the Strategic REVSV Model ๐Ÿ”„ for reverse logistics and Returns Management Process Models ๐Ÿ“ฆ. These innovations bridge academic research and industry needs, enhancing practical sustainability and operational integrity.

๐Ÿ” Research Focusย 

Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani’s research encompasses sustainable supply chains, green innovation, climate-smart agriculture, and industry 4.0 impacts ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿญ. She explores transformational topics such as blockchain and crowdfunding ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’ฐ, net energy metering (NEM) โ˜€๏ธโšก, and circular carbon economy ๐Ÿ”„๐ŸŒ. Her recent works analyze innovation capabilities in Southeast Asia, sustainable agropolitan planning, and the post-pandemic manufacturing landscape. With a strategic blend of data analytics, policy evaluation, and hybrid research methodologies, she contributes actionable insights to both academia and industry. Her studies drive forward global sustainability goals and promote technological adoption in developing economies ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ“Š๐Ÿ’ก.

๐Ÿ“š Publicationsย 

Factors influencing householdsโ€™ willingness to continue as a net energy metering (NEM) prosumer in Malaysia
Journal: Sustainable Futures, 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
๐Ÿ“˜ Focus: Renewable energy, household sustainability, energy policy.

Analyzing innovation capability: a case study of Timor Leste Business School and Indonesia Business School
Journal: Higher Education Skills and Work Based Learning, 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
๐Ÿ“˜ Focus: Innovation, higher education, institutional performance.

Exploring Determinants of and Barriers to Climate-Smart Agricultural Technologies Adoption in Chinese Cooperatives: A Hybrid Study
Journal: Agriculture Switzerland, 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
๐Ÿ“˜ Focus: Agricultural technology, climate change adaptation.

Impact of Industry 4.0 on sustainability of Malaysiaโ€™s manufacturing industry in post-COVID era
Journal: Foresight, 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
๐Ÿ“˜ Focus: Industry 4.0, post-pandemic recovery, sustainability.

Navigating the landscape of publicโ€“private partnership research: a novel review using latent Dirichlet allocation
Journal: [Open Access Journal, name not shown], 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
๐Ÿ“˜ Focus: PPPs, research analytics, policy review.

Factors Influencing Circular Carbon Economy Readiness Among Heavy Industries in China
Journal: Sustainability Switzerland, 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
๐Ÿ“˜ Focus: Circular economy, industry readiness, climate action.

ย Agropolitan Planning as a Strategy for Promoting Sustainable Living Among Rural Poor Communities: Empirical Evidence
Journal: Planning Malaysia, 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
๐Ÿ“˜ Focus: Rural development, urban planning, poverty alleviation.

Capabilities and Resources for Value Creation and Sustainable Competitive Advantage: A Study of the Chinese Video Game Industry
Journal: Sustainability Switzerland, 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
๐Ÿ“˜ Focus: Competitive strategy, entertainment industry, sustainability.

The Antecedents of the Willingness to Adopt and Pay for Climate-Smart Agricultural Technology Among Cooperatives in China
Journal: Sustainability Switzerland, 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
๐Ÿ“˜ Focus: Green technology, cooperative behavior, agriculture.

Prof. Dr Suhaiza Zailani | New Energy Materials | Best Researcher Award