Completed Research
| 2002 | ||
| No. | Project Title | Research Leader |
| 1. | Kajian Yuran Pengajian di Institusi Pendidikan Tinggi Awam di Malaysia (A Study on Cost of Living for Students’ in Public Institutions of Higher Learning in Malaysia) | IPPTN, USM |
| 2. | A Study on Unit Costs Analysis of Polytechnic Education in Malaysia | IPPTN, USM |
| 2003 | ||
| No. | Project Title | Research Leader |
| 1. | Kajian Masalah Pengangguran di Kalangan Siswazah |
Prof. Emeritus Dato' Dr. Morshidi Sirat (IPPTN/USM) |
| 2. | Kajian Pencapaian Akademik (Konsep Nilai Ditambah) dan Kebolehgunaan Tenaga (Employability) Siswazah Institusi Pengajian Tinggi | Prof. Dr. Rosni Bakar (UNIMAS/IPPTN) |
| 3. | Kajian Prestasi Akademik Pelajar Lepasan Matrikulasi di Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Awam dari Tempoh Jun 1999 hingga Mac 2002 | Prof. Emeritus Dato' Dr. Ibrahim Che Omar (UMK/IPPTN) |
| 4. | Kampus USM Cawangan Seri Ampangan: Harapan dan Tanggapan Komuniti Setempat | Prof. Emeritus Dato' Dr. Morshidi Sirat (IPPTN/USM) |
| 5. | A Study on Kolej Universiti Kejuruteraan Utara Malaysia and Sub-Regional Development: Community Hopes and Expectations | Prof. Emeritus Dato' Dr. Morshidi Sirat (IPPTN/USM) |
| 2004 | ||
| No. | Project Title | Research Leader |
| 1. | A Study on Enhancing the Quality of Faculty in Private Higher Education Institutions |
Prof. Dato’ Dr. Muhamad Jantan (USM) |
| 2. | "A Study on University Curriculum: An Evaluation on Preparing Graduates for Employment" |
Prof. Dr. Ambigapathy Pandian (USM) |
| 3. | Kajian Integrasi Etnik di Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Awam | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mansor Mohd. Noor (UUM) |
| 4. | A Study on Enhancing the Effectiveness of the Industrial Training of Undergraduate Students: Input from Industries and Organizations | Prof. Dr. Mohd Ridzuan Nordin (UMP) |
| 2005 | ||
| No. | Project Title | Research Leader |
| 1. | A Study on ‘Shortcut Behaviour’ among Students at Malaysia Higher Learning Institutions |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Intan Hashimah (USM) |
| 2. | A Study on Transnational Higher Education in Malaysia: Balancing Benefits and Concerns through Regulations |
Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Morshidi Sirat (IPPTN/USM) |
| 3. | Kertas cadangan penubuhan Akademi Kepimpinan Pengajian Tinggi (AKEPT Higher Education Leadership Academy (HELA) |
Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Morshidi Sirat (IPPTN/USM) |
| 2006 | ||
| No. | Project Title | Research Leader |
| 1. | Laporan Model Universiti untuk Malaysia |
Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Morshidi Sirat (IPPTN/USM) |
| 2. | A Study on Effectiveness of Academic Programmes at Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) towards Lifelong Learning | Assoc. Prof. Dr Rozinah Jamaludin (USM) |
| 3. | A Study on Futures of Higher Education in Malaysia | Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Morshidi Sirat (USM) & Prof Dato’ Dr. Ibrahim Che Omar (UMK) |
| 4. | Kajian Skim Pinjaman Pelajar dan Pembangunan Modal Insan: Kes Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN) | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shuki Osman (USM) |
| 5. | A Study on Needs of an Introductory Course on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) in Institutes of Higher Learning (IHL) (with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia) | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Amran Ab Majid (UKM) |
| 6. | A Study on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Governance of Public Universities in Malaysia (with The Asian Centre for Research on University Learning and Teaching (ACRULeT), Universiti Teknologi MARA) | Prof. Dr. Hazadiah Mohd Dahan (UiTM) |
| 7. | Laporan Pengkorporatan/Devolusi Pendidikan Tinggi Negara | Prof. Dato’ Dr. Ibrahim Che Omar (UMK) |
| 2007 | ||
| No. | Project Title | Research Leader |
| 1. | A Study on Shifting Boundaries of the Changing Academic Profession (CAP): A Conceptual Overview of the CAP Project |
Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Morshidi Sirat (IPPTN/USM) |
| 2. | A Study on Internationalisation and International Linkages | Prof. Dato’ Dr. Muhamad Jantan (USM) |
| 3. | Kajian Kurikulum Universiti dan Keperluan Pemerolehan Pekerjaan (A Study on University Education Curricula and Workplace Literacy) | Prof. Dr. Ambigapathy Pandian (USM) |
| 4. |
A Study on Social Skills and Work Values in Medical Education |
Prof. Dr. Abdul Rahman Md Aroff (UPM) |
| 5. | A Study on Academic Promotion Process in Malaysian Public Universities | Prof. Dr. Noornina Dahlan (UMP) |
| 2008 | ||
| No. | Project Title | Research Leader |
| 1. | Project on Quality Assurance and International University Rankings in the Asia Pacific |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarjit Kaur (USM) |
| 2. | Towards Ideopolis Kuala Lumpur: Capitalising on Higher Education for the Development of Globalising City-Region | Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Morshidi Sirat (IPPTN/USM) |
| 3. | A Study on University Self-Assessment System for ASEAN/Southeast Asia | Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Morshidi Sirat (IPPTN/USM) |
| 4. |
A Study on Strategic Roadmap for the Private Higher Education in Malaysia |
Prof. Dato’ Dr. Muhamad Jantan (USM) |
| 2009 | ||
| No. | Project Title | Research Leader |
| 1. | A Study on Financial Sustainability of the National Higher Education Funding Corporation (PTPTN) |
PROKHAS |
| 2. | Kajian Tahap Penerimaan Keusahawanan di Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Awam dan Swasta | Encik Mohd Shafie Ariffin (USM) |
| 3. | Kajian Berhubung Pelajar Antarabangsa di Malaysia (A Study on International Students in Malaysia) | Prof. Dr. Badaruddin Mohamed (USM) |
| 4. |
A Study on Disciplinary Differences in Nurturing Learning at Higher Education Institutions: Academic Accountability |
Prof. Dr. Ahmad Nurulazam Md Zain (USM) |
| 5. | A Study on Malaysian Teacher Quality for Human Capital Development | Prof. Dr. Noraini Idris (UM) |
| 6. | A Study on Social Cohesion and Higher Education | Prof. Dr. Vincent Pang (UMS) |
| 7. | Project on OECD/IMHE Review of Hiher Education Institutions in Regional Development - Presenting the Penang Region/City-Region | Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Morshidi Sirat (IPPTN/USM) |
| 8. | Kajian Hala Tuju Program Pengajian IPTA (Kolaborasi dengan Jabatan Pengurusan Pembangunan Akademik, Jabatan Pendidikan Tinggi) i. Hala Tuju Program Majlis Dekan- Dekan ICT (MADICT) di IPT ii. Hala Tuju Program Kejururawatan Di Institut Pengajian Tinggi iii. Penempatan Dan Kebolehterimaan Kerja (Employability) Graduan Komunikasi Dan Media iv. Hala Tuju Program Economics And Management Education v. Hala Tuju Program Farmasi Di IPT vi. Hala Tuju Bidang Pergigian vii. Hala Tuju Bidang Bahasa viii. Hala Tuju Bidang Muzik ix. Hala Tuju Bidang Sukan x. Hala Tuju Pengajian Maritim Dan xi. Sains Marin xii. Hala Tuju Pertanian xiii. Hala Tuju Pendidikan Perubatan xiv. Hala Tuju Veterinar xv. Hala Tuju Alam Bina Program Sains xvi. Dan Matematik xvii. Hala Tuju Bidang Perhutanan |
Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Morshidi Sirat (IPPTN/USM) |
| 9. | A Study on the Impact of APEX Status on USM: Transformation and Achievement |
Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Morshidi Sirat (IPPTN/USM) |
| 10. | CLMV - STRATEGIC DIALOGUE ON HIGHER EDUCATION MALAYSIA (CAMBODIA-LAO-MYANMAR-VIETNAM) | Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Morshidi Sirat (IPPTN/USM) |
| 2010 | ||
| No. | Project Title | Research Leader |
| 1. | A Study on Academic Profession in Malaysia |
Prof. Dr. Vincent Pang (UMS) |
| 2. | A Study on the Establishment of Malaysian Higher Education Institution Branch Campuses Overseas | Prof. Dr. Badaruddin Mohamed (USM) |
| 3. | A Study on Higher Education as a Catalyst to Economic Growth | Prof. Dr. Fauziah Md Taib (USM) |
| 4. |
A Study on Triple Helix (University- Industry-Government) in Innovation and Commercialisation |
Prof. Dr. Fauziah Md Taib (USM) |
| 5. | Kajian Status Pendidikan Keusahawan di IPT: Satu Perbandingan Perlaksanaan dalam Kalangan IPTA dan IPTS | Prof. Dato’ Dr. Ibrahim Che Omar (UMK) |
| 6. | A Study on a Comparative Study of Selected Higher Education System in Asia | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarjit Kaur (USM) |
| 7. | A Study on Enhancing Employability among Graduates of Malaysian Higher Learning Institutions: Analysis of Programmes and Impacts | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shukran Abdul Rahman (UIAM) |
| 8. | A Study on Financial Crisis on Higher Education in Malaysia | Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Morshidi Sirat (IPPTN/USM) |
| 9. | The Changing Academic Profession (CAP) in Malaysia | Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Morshidi Sirat (IPPTN/USM) |
| 2011 | ||
| No. | Project Title | Research Leader |
| 1. | A Study on Instrumentation and Measurement of Postgraduate Research Student Experience (PRSE) in Malaysian Public Universities |
Prof. Dr Koo Yew Lie (UKM) |
| 2. | Kajian Keberkesanan Pelaksanaan, Keberhasilan dan Kesinambungan Pelan Strategik Pengajian Tinggi Negara (PSPTN) (A Study on National Higher Education Strategic Plan: Research on Implementation, Outcome and Continuity) | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shukran Abdul Rahman (UIAM) |
| 3. | A Study on Underemployment among Graduates of Malaysian Higher Learning Institutions | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Munir Shuib (IPPTN/USM) |
| 4. |
A Study on Identifying Characteristics of First Generation Students in Universiti Sains Malaysia |
Dr. Intan Hashimah Mohd Hashim (USM) |
| 5. | Kajian Pelan Strategik Pendidikan Tinggi Negara (PSPTN) Fasa 2 Jangkauan Global Malaysia: Dimensi Baharu | Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Morshidi Sirat (USM) & Prof. Dr. Fauziah Md Taib (USM) |
| 6. | Kajian Hala Tuju Program Pengajian IPTA (Kerjasama dengan Bahagian Akademik, JPT, KPT) i) Hala tuju perancang bandar dan wilayah ii) Hala tuju bioteknologi iii) Hala tuju muamalat dan kewangan Islam iv) Hala tuju bidang kejuruteraan 2 |
Bahagian Governan IPTA |
| 2012 | ||
| No. | Project Title | Research Leader |
| 1. | A Study on Governance Reforms in Malaysian Higher Education with Focus on Institutional Autonomy and Its Effect on University Governance and Management |
Prof. Dr. Fauziah Md Taib (USM) |
| 2. | A Study on Strategic Positioning of Malaysian Higher Education Institution Branch Campus Abroad | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rozinah Jamaludin (USM) & Dr. Nur Anisah Abdullah (UIAM) |
| 3. | An Exploratory Study on University-Community Engagement | Prof. Dr. Aida Suraya Md Yunus (UPM) |
| 4. |
A Study on Graduate Citizenry: Higher Education, Patriotism and Nation Building in Malaysia |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hafiz Zakariya (UIAM) |
| 5. | A Study on Roles and Impacts of Liberal Education in the Context of Higher Education in Malaysia | Prof. Dato’ Dr. Ibrahim Che Omar (UMK) |
| 6. | Kajian Mobiliti Akademik IPTA: Memperkasa Ahli Akademik untuk Pembangunan Negara | Prof. Dato’ Dr. Norzaini Azman (UKM) |
| 7. | A Study on Participation in Higher Education: Issues and Challenges | Dr. Intan Hashimah Mohd Hashim (USM) |
| 8. | A Study on Higher Education Institution Lecturers’ and Students' Innovation Orientation: Meeting Industry Demand | Prof. Dr. Ahmad Nurulazam Md Zain (USM) |
| 9. | A Study on Efficiency and Effectiveness of Public Funding for Higher Education | Prof. Dr. Fauziah Md Taib (USM) |
| 10. | A Study on Current Higher Education Scenario and Impacts to Malaysia | PM Dr. Shukran Abdul Rahman (UIAM) |
| 11. | Kajian Strategi dan Mekanisme dalam Pengurusan Pembangunan Bakat di Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Awam | Prof. Dato’ Dr. Ibrahim Che Omar (UMK) |
| 12. | Critical Assessment of PSPTN's Contribution to the Malaysian Economy | Dr. Nur Anisah Abdullah (UIAM) |
| 13. | Critical Assessment of the impact of the PSPTN phase 1 on Malaysian higher education stakeholders | Dr. Nur Anisah Abdullah (UIAM) |
| 14. | A Study on Public Private Equilibrium: Balancing Growth with Quality and Equity of Higher Education in Malaysia | PM Dr. Vikneswaran Nair (Taylor’s University) |
| 15. | A Study on Transformation of Malaysia from an Education Hub to an Innovation Hub | Prof. Dr. Fauziah Md Taib (USM) |
| 2013 | ||
| No. | Project Title | Research Leader |
| 1. | A Study on Mindset of Students towards Current Issues | Prof. Dr. Vincent Pang (IPPTN/UMS) |
| 2. | A Study on Prospects for Malaysian Higher Education: Iran, Libya, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia | Prof. Madya Dr. Abdul Razak Ahmad (IPPTN/UPNM) |
| 2014 | ||
| No. | Project Title | Research Leader |
| 1. | Kajian Status Dan Pencapaian Kaum Melayu Dalam Pendidikan Negara | Prof. Dr. Ahmad Nurulazam Md Zain (IPPTN/USM) |
| 2. | Kajian Leadership in Private Higher Education Institutions | Dr. Hushairi Zen (UNIMAS) |
| 3. | Kajian AKEPT Talent Pool Tracer Study | Prof. Madya Dr. Munir Shuib (USM) |
| 4. | Kajian “Academia-Industry Mobility of Academics of Public Higher Education Institutions in Malaysia” | Prof. Dr. Vincent Pang (UMS) |
| 2015 | ||
| No. | Project Title | Research Leader |
| 1. | Pelaksanaan Pentaksiran Tingkatan 3: Isu dan Penambahbaikan | Prof. Dr. Ahmad Nurulazam Md Zain (IPPTN/USM) |
| 2. | An Evaluations of Stakeholders's Readiness towards Making SPM English a Compulsary Pass Subject | Prof. Madya Dr. Munir Shuib (IPPTN/USM) |
| 2016 | ||
| No. | Project Title | Research Leader |
| 1. | An Evaluation of Stakeholders' Readiness towards Making SPM English a Compulsory Pass Subject | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shahabuddin (USM) |
| 2. | ASEAN Universities’ Research Niche and Leadership: Implications to National and ASEAN Community | Prof. Dr. Hazri Jamil (IPPTN/USM) |
| 2017 | ||
| No. | Project Title | Research Leader |
| 1. | A Study on Graduate Unemployment in Malaysia | Prof. Ir. Dr. Md Azlin Md Said (IPPTN/USM) |
| 2. | Enhancing International Student Experience for Global Prominence | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Munir Shuib (IPPTN/USM) |
| 3. | Constructing Malaysian’s Future Higher Education Scenarios beyond the Fourth Industrial Revolution | Prof. Madya Dr. Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff (USM) |
| 4. | Profiling the Good Practices of Institutional Policies and Initiatives for Internationalization in Selected Universities of Five Southeast Asian Countries | Prof. Dr. Hazri Jamil (IPPTN/USM) |
| 5. | Empirical Research on Impacts of Study Abroad in Developing Countries – Based on Study Abroad Experiences of Academic Professionals of Major Universities in ASEAN Countries | Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Morshidi Sirat (USM) |
| 2018 | ||
| No. | Project Title | Research Leader |
| 1. | UNESCO Study Tour to Malaysia – Strengthening Quality Assurance to Achieve SDG4 | Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Morshidi Sirat (CTEF/IPPTN/USM) |
| 2. | Kajian Mod Pengendalian Kursus Pengajian di Institusi Pendidikan Tinggi Swasta (IPTS) | PM Dr. Hazri Jamil (IPPTN) |
| 3. |
Kajian Tren Jenis dan Perubahan Perniagaan Syarikat yang Menubuhkan IPTS (A study of model trends and changes in corporations that have established private higher education institutions (IPTS)) |
Prof. Dr. Azlan Amran (USM) |
| 4. | The contribution of servant leadership style of Malaysian academics in public universities to their performance, organizational commitment and community citizenship behavior | Dr. Majid Ghasemy (IPPTN/USM) |
| 2019 | ||
| No. | Project Title | Research Leader |
| 1. | University Curriculum in the Era of Industry 4.0: Is it relevant and current? | Dr. Wan Chang Da (IPPTN/USM) |
| 2. | A theoretical model for the contribution of affective states to attitudes and behaviors of Malaysian academic leaders: A comparative study to highlight the role of work environment features in creating a conductive academic setting | Dr. Majid Ghasemy (IPPTN/USM) |
| 3. | Kajian Hala Tuju Pembelajaran Sepanjang Hayat Malaysia | Assoc.Prof. Dr. Munir Shuib (IPPTN/USM) |
| 4. | Program Pemantapan dan Pengharmonian Akta serta Sistem Tadbir Urus Pendidikan Tinggi (A programme on Strengthening and Harmonising Higher Education Acts and Governance System) |
Dr. Wan Chang Da |
| 5. | The Use of English as a Medium of Instruction In E-Courses in USM | Prof. Madya Dr. Munir Shuib (IPPTN/USM) |
| 6. | Kajian EPS Kajian Dasar Berkaitan Trend Pelajar Antarabangsa Bekerja Sambilan di Malaysia | Prof. Dr. Hazri Jamil (IPPTN/USM) |
| 7. | WAY FORWARD FOR PHEIS: EDUCATION AS AN INDUSTRY (2020-2025) |
Dr. Mahiswaran Selvanathan (IPPTN/USM) |
| 2020 | ||
| No. | Project Title | Research Leader |
| 1. | Review of the Academic Talent Management System of Universiti Sains Malaysia | Dr. Wan Chang Da (IPPTN/USM) |
| 2. | How USM is perceived by industries, other universities, prospective students, the public and international communities | Prof. Ir. Dr Md Azlin Md Said (USM) |
| 3. | Leadership capabilities and managerial competencies for sustainability in higher education: A comparative study between Malaysia and Japan | Dr. Majid Ghasem (IPPTN/USM) |
| 4. | Lecturers’ attitude towards lecturers’ quality in teaching and learning in foreign university branch campuses in Malaysia | Dr. Mahiswaran Selvanathan (IPPTN/USM) |
| 5. | International research collaboration in addressing sustainability challenges of polar regions (Ancartic and Arctic): Malaysian universities' strategy | Ahmad Firdaus Ahmad Shabudin (IPPTN/USM) |
| 6. | An International Comparative Study on the Relevance and Currency of University Curriculum in the Era of Industry 4.0 | Dr. Wan Chang Da (IPPTN/USM) |
| 7. | Massification of Higher Education in Malaysia: Implications on Institutional Development | Dr. Muhammad Muftahu Jibirin Salihu (IPPTN/USM) |
| 2021 | ||
| No. | Project Title | Research Leader |
| 1. | Kajian Perundingan - Lanjutan Penyelidikan Fasa II: Kolej Pengajian Islam Johor (MARSAH) | Dr. Rohayati Mohd Isa (USM/IPPTN) |
| 2022 | ||
| No. | Project Title | Research Leader |
| 1. | Digital Divide Among the Lower Socioeconomic Background Students in Higher Education |
Dr. Devisakti Annamali |
| 2. | Inclusion Of Persons with Disabilities in Malaysian Mainstream TVET: Exploring Barriers and Pathways |
Dr. Magdalene Ang Chooi Hwa, PhD Dr. Lim Tien Hong, PhD |
| 3. | A theoretical model for the contribution of innovative elements to the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of the Malaysian public and private university lecturers: A comparative study to highlight the role of Malaysian universities in sustaining the students’ satisfaction. |
Dr. Mahiswaran Selvanathan |