Staff Directory
Academic Qualifications
- PhD in Business Administration - Doctor of Philosophy, International Islamic University Malaysia
- MSc in Finance - Masters Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Finance - Bachelor Degree, HELP University
- Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice - Certificate, Lancaster University
Hassanudin Bin Mohd Thas Thaker (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
hassanudin@iium.edu.my
4603
Expert Profile
Dr. Hassanudin Mohd Thas Thaker is an experienced Associate Professor of Finance and Economics with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in International Trade and Finance, Crowdfunding, Islamic Finance, Financial Technology and Affordable Housing/Property. Strong education professional with a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP) from Lancaster University, UK and obtained fellowship of Higher Education of Academy (FHEA) in 2021. An active researcher with contributions appearing in numerous international journals of finance and economics, reviewer and highly engaged in the industry grants. He had been awarded with: (i) Best Paper Award, (ii) Distinguished Paper Awards, (iii)Outstanding Paper- Academic Excellence Award by Emerald Group Publishing, (iv) the Vice-Chancellor's Research: Award for Achievement in Research and the Editor's Choice Article Award. His H-Index in now more than 20 while i10- index is more than 30. Currently, Dr. Hassanudin is an academic member at the Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Before joining IIUM, Dr. Hassanudin held positions at the business schools of UCSI University, Malaysia, Sunway University, Malaysia and HELP University, Malaysia. He has been invited by central banks from Malaysia and Indonesia, Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), State Government, universities etc. to share his research findings on current issues like housing markets, fintech, digital economy, ESG etc. He is also holding and completed some local and international grants awarded by industry and Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia. In addition, he was the recipient of travel grant to the Harvard University, United States in 2018. He is a regular co-organizer of international conference such as 10th, 11th and 12th Foundation of Islamic Finance Conference since 2019. He is also appeared in local media and radio stations covering issues in finance and economics.
Area of Specialisation
- Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Finance ~ Financial Institutions
- Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics/Applied Economics ~ International Finance
- Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Finance ~ Banking - Asean Economies
- Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Entrepreneurship ~ Financing Small Business
- Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Islamic Finance ~ Other Islamic Finance n.e.c.
- Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics/Applied Economics ~ Public Finance
- Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Islamic Finance ~ Islamic Banking
Professional Membership
- 2023 - 2023 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Ordinary Member), Malaysian Finance Association
- 2023 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Life Membership), Persatuan Ekonomi Malaysia
Teaching Responsibilities
| ADVANCED FINANCE | 2024/2025 |
| ASEAN ECONOMIES | 2025/2026 2023/2024 |
| DIGITAL ECONOMICS | 2025/2026 |
| ECONOMICS OF MONEY, BANKING AND FINANCIAL SYSTEM | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| FINANCIAL ECONOMICS | 2023/2024 |
| INTERNATIONAL MONETARY ECONOMICS | 2025/2026 |
| PUBLIC FINANCE | 2023/2024 |
| PUBLIC FINANCE AND POLICY | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | 2024/2025 |
Supervision
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Developing A Capacity Maturity Model For Business Analytic Education In Malaysia Higher Education Institutions.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Evaluating Duitnow For Asean Digital Economy Framework Agreement (Defa): A Strategic Policy Framework Between Malaysia And Cambodia.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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The Impact Global Oil Price To Inflation In Thailand Amid Covid-19 Pandemic.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Investor Decision-Making In Malaysia’S Private Equity Market: The Role Of Economic And Financial Factors.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2024 - 2025 | Transformative Impact: Unveiling Malaysia's Exemplary Case Study on Social Finance Initiatives in Islamic Banking and Finance |
| 2023 - 2024 | Public Finance and Islamic Economics: The state of art and future research agenda |
| 2023 - 2025 | Public Finance from Islamic Perspective |
On-Going
| 2025 - Present | Enhancing Hospital Evacuation Protocols through Socio-Economic and Patient-Specific Data Integration |
| 2025 - Present | Unlocking the Potential of Waqf: Crafting a Resilient and Inclusive Shariah Healthcare Ecosystem |
| 2025 - Present | Brain Drain in Malaysia: An Islamic Socio-Economic Perspective on Talent Exodus and Sustainable Solutions |
| 2025 - Present | Brain Drain Issues in Asean: Evidence from Malaysia and Indonesia |
| 2024 - Present | Housing Affordability in Malaysia |
| 2023 - Present | Developing Integrated Waqf-Crowdfunding Model (IWCM) For Business Financing Of Micro Enterprises In Malaysia |
Awards & Recognition
| 13 Aug, 2025 | Takrim Award for Publication in Journals - Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences | KCDIO |
| 29 Jul, 2025 | Top 57 IIUM Indexed (WOS/SCOPUS) Authors in 2024 - International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) | University |
| 30 Jun, 2025 | Best Paper Award - Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) | National |
| 16 May, 2024 | Judge for 3MT Thesis Competition - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 01 May, 2023 | Most Popular Research Paper - Borsa Istanbul Review | International |
Publications
Articles
Conference or Workshop Items
| 2025 | Linking demand drivers and Al- Mizan for green houses in Malaysia: a proposed model. In: The 4th International Conference on Islamic Economics 2025, |
| 2023 | Drivers of trade openness in MENA Countries. In: 2nd World Conference on Multidisciplinary Research & Innovation (WCMRI), |
| 2023 | Islamic economy and sustainability issues. In: International Guest Professor Series, |
Books
| 2025 | Islamic finance and sustainability: a research companion. Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, ISBN: 9781032855431 |
| 2025 | Islamic financial markets and institutions: challenges, financial stability and inclusivity. Springer Nature Singapore, ISBN: 978-981-96-8652-0 |
| 2025 | Transformative impact: unveiling Malaysia's exemplary case studies on social finance initiatives in Islamic Banking and Finance. IIUM Press & Bank Islam, ISBN: 9789674914790 |
Book Sections
Monograph
| 2025 | Islamic finance and net zero: the need for sustainability taxonomies. In: Climate Finance Asia, |
| 2025 | Strengthening climate finance: the role of Green Sukuk. In: Climate Finance Asia, |