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Airul Azizan Bin Zainudin

Academic Qualifications

  • Ph.D in Nursing - Doctor of Philosophy, International Islamic University Malaysia
  • MASTER OF INFORMATICS - Masters Degree, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
  • Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia

Airul Azizan Bin Zainudin (Dr.)

Assistant Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus

KULLIYYAH OF NURSING


airul@iium.edu.my
7349


Expert Profile


Airul Azizan Zainudin serves as an esteemed Assistant Professor at the Kulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM), where he contributes his vast expertise in nursing informatics, nursing education, technology-enhanced learning, entrepreneurship, user-centered design, and usability. A proud alumnus of IIUM, he earned his Bachelor of Nursing in 2011, demonstrating early on his commitment to advancing healthcare through education and practice. Before embarking on his academic journey, Airul honed his skills as a registered nurse at a renowned renal care center, where he developed a foundational understanding of patient care and medical practices. His passion for integrating technology with healthcare led him to a pivotal role in a healthcare IT solutions company. There, Airul worked collaboratively with IT programmers and medical practitioners to design, test, commission, and train staff on innovative healthcare management products and services. His efforts have significantly impacted clinic management systems across Malaysia, benefiting over 50 general practitioners with enhanced operational efficiencies. In pursuit of further excellence, Airul expanded his academic credentials with a Master of Informatics from Universiti Sains Malaysia in 2016, followed by a PhD in Nursing from IIUM in 2022. These achievements underscore his interdisciplinary approach to nursing, blending information science with healthcare to foster advancements in the field. As the Head of the Department of Entrepreneurship Development Centre at IIUM from 2022 to 2023, Airul demonstrated exceptional leadership in promoting entrepreneurial skills among students and faculty, further highlighting his versatility and commitment to fostering a holistic educational environment. His scientific pursuits and contributions continue to pave the way for innovations in nursing and healthcare education, embodying a relentless pursuit of knowledge and improvement in both practice and pedagogy.


Area of Specialisation


  • Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Nursing ~ Medical


Teaching Responsibilities


CLINICAL FIQH IN NURSING 2024/2025
DISCOVERY OF SPECIALIZATION IN NURSING 2022/2023
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN NURSING 2024/2025 2023/2024
FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT I 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023
FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT II 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023
FUNDAMENTAL NURSING PRACTICE 2024/2025 2022/2023 2021/2022
FUNDAMENTAL OF MEDICAL-SURGICAL AND SPECIAL SENSES NURSING PRACTICE 2021/2022
GASTROINTESTINAL,HEPATOBILIARY AND NEUROLOGICAL NURSING PRACTICE 2021/2022
Health Care Delivery System and Roles of Advanced Health Care Practitioners 2024/2025
INNOVATION IN NURSING 2024/2025 2023/2024
INTEGRATED NURSING SCIENCES (FINAL PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION) 2023/2024 2022/2023
ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND FUTURE TRENDS IN NURSING 2025/2026 2024/2025
MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY AND TRANSCULTURAL NURSING 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023


Supervision


Designing & Evaluating A Psychological First Aid (Pfa) Training Simulator Mobile App To Support Adolescent Mental Health In Malaysia.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
Developing A Digital Health Literacy Education Framework For Malaysia’S Nursing Workforce.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor


Research Projects


Completed
2023 - 2024 Digital Entrepreneurship Programme for the Improvement of the Quality of Life among Asnaf in Tourism Activities in Perlis
2023 - 2025 COMPOST WITH US: A SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROJECT
2023 - 2024 Islamic perspectives on the use of Artificial Intelligence in nursing care
2022 - 2025 Nursing Education in Malaysia for the 21st Century: An analysis of Flexible Learning to Teach Clinical Skills to Nursing Students
On-Going
2025 - Present Establishing a "Waste Bank" at the Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik Raja Haji (STISIPOL) Tanjung Pinang to Enhance Environmental Awareness and the Circular Economy
2025 - Present Development of a Web-Based Recycling Management System for Smart Recycling Kiosks
2025 - Present ?Developing a Collaborative Social Media Platform for Wellbeing Support among Community Dwelling Older Adults with Chronic Knee Pain?
2025 - Present Kajian Kebolehlaksanaan Pengukuhan Kerangka Undang-undang Pencemaran Plastik Di Malaysia Skop 1: Kajian Penilaian Separuh Penggal Pelan Hala Tuju Malaysia Ke Arah Sifar Plastik Sekali Guna 2018-2030, Rangka Kerja Pelestarian Plastik Malaysia 2021-2030 Dan Dasar Dan Pelan Tindakan Sisa Marin Kebangsaan 2021-2030
2024 - Present Knowledge Transfer Programme: Enhancing Sustainability among Asnaf Community in Perlis through Smart Organic Composting
2022 - Present Psychology and Sociology in Nursing from Islamic Perspective


Publications


Articles

2025 Ethical implications of artificial intelligence in nursing care: a systematic literature review from an Islamic perspective. Journal of Islamic, Social, Economics and Development, 10 (71) pp. 848-871
2024 Nursing students’ perception on user-centred design in developing smartphone applications for self-directed learning of clinical skills. Tuijin Jishu/Journal of Propulsion Technology, 45 (4) pp. 3369-3373
2024 Relationship between psychological health and online learning satisfaction among nursing students at IIUM Kuantan after the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Computational Analysis and Applications, 33 (5) pp. 804-810
2024 Utilisation of artificial intelligence in nursing care - gap from an islamic perspective: a bibliometric review. Journal of Islamic, Social, Economics and Development, 9 (63) pp. 119-134
2023 Developing and evaluating the usability of a web-based Diabetic Retinopathy Health Education Program for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Saudi Medical Journal, 44 (12) pp. 1290-1294
2023 Smartphone application usage among nursing students in IIUM Kuantan Malaysia. Community Practitioner Journal, 20 (8) pp. 107-114
2019 Challenges of self-directed clinical skill learning: experience among undergraduate nursing students in Malaysia. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 7 (12A) pp. 60-67
2019 Mobile-based interventions in nursing education among undergraduate nursing students: An analysis. International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE), 8 (9S3) pp. 1336-1343
Book Sections

2025 Nursing education in Malaysia for the 21st century: evaluation of flexible learning approach in teaching clinical skills to nursing students. In: Malaysian Qualifications Agency, ISBN: 978-629-495-204-1, pp. 75-114
2025 Nursing education in Malaysia for the 21st century: evaluation of flexible learning approach in teaching clinical skills to nursing students. In: Malaysian Qualifications Agency, ISBN: 978-629-495-204-1, pp. 75-114