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 ๐ฌ๐ง. A Professor at the University of Malaya ๐ฒ๐พ, she has published over 200+ papers, achieving an H-index of 63 ๐. She has led the UM Entrepreneurship Center and currently directs the Ungku Aziz Center, promoting societal impact ๐ค๐. Recognized with global honors ๐ , including Top UM Researcher, Prof. Suhaiza is a leader in academic excellence, innovation, and community development ๐ก๐.
Prof. Dr Suhaiza Zailani, University of malaya, Malaysia
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๐ Educationย
Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani holds a distinguished academic foundation with a Ph.D. in Management Science ๐ and a Masterโs in Operational Research ๐, both from the renowned Lancaster University, United Kingdom ๐ฌ๐ง. She began her academic journey with a Bachelorโs degree in Agribusiness ๐พ from Universiti Pertanian Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ. 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 ๐โป๏ธ. Her global academic exposure enhances her ability to drive impactful, cross-border research and policy contributions.
๐๏ธ Experienceย
Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani has been serving as a Professor of Operations at the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur ๐ฒ๐พ, 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 ๐ฆ๐ฑ๐. 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. ๐ง ๐ ๐
๐ Honors and Global Impact
Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani has received numerous prestigious accolades for her pioneering contributions to sustainability, halal logistics, and green innovation. ๐ Her recognitions include the Malaysia Scopus Research Excellence Award (2024) ๐งช, Top Research Scientists Malaysia ๐ง , Editor’s Choice Award by Elsevier โ๏ธ, and being named among the Worldโs Top 2% Scientists ๐. She has earned multiple gold, silver, and bronze innovation medals ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ 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 ๐ผ๐ฑ.
๐ 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 ๐, halal logistics ๐, solid waste management โป๏ธ, corporate social responsibility ๐ผ, and lean operations optimization ๐ญ. Her latest works like โShifting from Green to Sustainable to Circular in Supply Chainsโ exemplify her dedication to regenerative economy models ๐. 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 ๐.
๐ Research Project
Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani has led and co-led over 40 national and international research projects across diverse sectors including poverty eradication ๐งบ, sustainable supply chains ๐, halal logistics ๐๐ฆ, circular economy โป๏ธ, energy transformation โก, and urban entrepreneurship ๐๏ธ๐. 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 Malaysiaโs sustainable future and global academic leadership. ๐๐๐ฒ๐พ
๐ฑ 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 ๐, Halal Food Supply Chain Integrity Cumulative Capability (HFSCI-CC) Model, and the Toolkit for Halal Orientation Strategy for food firms ๐. She also developed the Green Innovation Toolkit (GIT) ๐ฑ to support SMEs, and tools like the Strategic REVSV Model ๐ for reverse logistics and Returns Management Process Models ๐ฆ. These innovations bridge academic research and industry needs, enhancing practical sustainability and operational integrity.
๐ Research Focusย
Prof. Dr. Suhaiza Zailani’s research encompasses sustainable supply chains, green innovation, climate-smart agriculture, and industry 4.0 impacts ๐ฑ๐ญ. She explores transformational topics such as blockchain and crowdfunding ๐๐ฐ, net energy metering (NEM) โ๏ธโก, and circular carbon economy ๐๐. 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 ๐๐๐ก.
๐ 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.
๐ 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.
๐ 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.
๐ Focus: Agricultural technology, climate change adaptation.
Impact of Industry 4.0 on sustainability of Malaysiaโs manufacturing industry in post-COVID era
Journal: Foresight, 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
๐ Focus: Industry 4.0, post-pandemic recovery, sustainability.
Navigating the landscape of publicโprivate partnership research: a novel review using latent Dirichlet allocation
Journal: [Open Access Journal, name not shown], 2025
Authors: Suhaiza Zailani, et al.
๐ 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.
๐ 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.
๐ 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.
๐ 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.
๐ Focus: Green technology, cooperative behavior, agriculture.