Our researchers are our most valuable asset and the foundation of our centre. Our primary strength stems from our members’ different backgrounds and experiences. COMET fosters a pleasant work atmosphere by upholding numerous fundamental values such as trust, integrity, transparency, and creativity. COMET provides a platform for continuous learning and effective research that benefits different communities all around the world.
Academic Researchers
Advisor
Email : sarabidid@iium.edu.my
Expertise & Research Interest :
- Media and Communications
- Political Communications
- Elections, Polling and Media Use
Coordinator
Email : shafizan@iium.edu.my
Expertise & Research Interest :
- Digital Literacy
- Political Communication
- Health Communication
Email : azreen@iium.edu.my
Expertise & Research Interest :
- Public Relations
- Crisis Management
- Science Communication
Email : maznina@iium.edu.my
Expertise & Research Interest :
- Organizational Communication
- Intercultural Communication
- Communication and Media in Islam
Email : bmazni@iium.edu.my
Expertise & Research Interest :
- Public Opinion
- Librarianship
- Global Communication
- International Relations
Email : aidam@iium.edu.my
Expertise & Research Interest :
- Islamic Advertising
- Advertising Regulations
-
Intergrated Marketing
Communication
Email : taisha@iium.edu.my
Expertise & Research Interest :
- New Media Technologies
- Parasocial Interaction
- Relational Communication
- Intercultural Communication
Email : rizalawati@iium.edu.my
Expertise & Research Interest :
- New Media Technologies
- Strategic Communication
- Media Campaigns
- Organizational Communication
Email : norbaiduri@iium.edu.my
Expertise & Research Interest :
- New Media Effects
- Intercultural Communication
- Family Communication
Email : helmiyusoh@iium.edu.my
Expertise & Research Interest :
- Media and Communications
- Media, Culture & Religion
- Health Communication
Email: shakira@iium.edu.my
Expertise & Research Interest :
- Communication Management
- Organization Behavior
- Organizational Change
Email : nerawi@iium.edu.my
Expertise & Research Interest :
- Communication in Islam
- Media Laws and Policies
- Organizational Communication
Email : zarita@iium.edu.my
Expertise & Research Interest :
- Public Relations
- Radio and TV Production
- Strategic Communication
Email : harmi_taazim@iium.edu.my
Expertise & Research Interest :
- Sports Communication
- Crisis Commununication
- New Media Communication
Postgraduate Researchers
Muhammad Shawal bin Abdul Rashid
Thesis Title: Gamification Aspects of Apple Watch and Its Implications on Health Among Malaysian Millennials in Klang Valley (preliminary title)
Supervisor(s): Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tengku Siti Aisha Tengku Azzman (Main), Prof. Syed Arabi Idid (co) & Dr. Norbaiduri Ruslan
Research Interest(s): Health Communication, New Media
Email: shawalras@gmail.com / shawal@iumw.edu.my
Muhammad Arie Wiranegara
Thesis Title: Digital Dakwah : A Phenomenological Study on Elaboration of Islamic Visuals amongst Indonesian Young Adults on Instagram
Supervisor(s): Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aida Mokhtar and Dr. Rizalawati Ismail
Research Interest(s): Islamic Communication, Social Media, Marketing Communication
Email:arie.wira@gmail.com
Eliza Ezzauddin Hussein
- Name: Eliza Ezzauddin Hussein
- Thesis Title: Exploring the Malaysian Freedom of Expression in Communicating Racial and Religious Sensitivity in Social Media
- Supervisor(s): Prof. Dato’ Sri Dr. Syed Arabi Idid (Main) & Asst. Prof. Dr. Nerawi Sedu (Co)
- Research Interest(s): Media Ethics and Credibility, New Media, Public Opinion, Public Democracy
- Email: elizaezzauddin@uitm.edu.my (main) / elizaezzauddin@gmail.com
Nur Hafifah Binti Jamalludin
- Thesis Title: Antecedents of Cyber Resilience Against Cybercrime Threats among the Perlis Community
- Supervisor(s): Assoc Prof Dr Tengku Siti Aisha Binti Tengku Azzman, Dr Nerawi Bin Sedu
- Research Interest(s): cyber-resiliency, cyber security, social media usage
- Email: hafifahjamalludin@gmail.com
Noor Ashikin binti Seman
Thesis Title: TBD
Supervisor(s): TBD
Research Interest(s): Media and Communication
Email: ashikinseman@gmail.com
Tidjani Essayad Ali
- Thesis Title: The Impact of the Big Five Personality Traits of Technology Readiness on Intention to Use E-commerce Applications: The Mediating Role of Perceived Ease of Use and Perceived Usefulness.
- Supervisor(s): Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aida Mokhtar
- Research Interest(s): marketing communication, social media, behavior communication
- Email: alga8204@gmail.com
Asmawati Asas
- Thesis Title: Online Political Communities as Heterogeneous Gathering; A Netnographic Exploration of Malaysian Political Leaders Facebook Page
- Supervisor(s): Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shafizan Mohamed and Dr. Wan Norshira Wan Mohd Ghazali
- Research Interest(s): Political Communication, Social Media Analysis, Public Opinion
- Email: yatiasas7369@gmail.com
Jaslina binti Mohd Tajuddin
- Thesis Title: Grief communication: Examining the communication behaviour of individuals bereaved by the death of family members during Covid 19
- Supervisor(s): Assoc Prof Dr Zeti Azreen and Dr Mardiana
- Research Interest(s): intercultural communication, grief communication and marketing communication.
- Email: jas2409@gmail.com
Imran Ssemuddu
- Thesis Title: The Role Of Social Media Use, Political Efficacy, And Media Credibility In Understanding Political Participation Among Youths
- Supervisor(S): Ybhg. Prof. Dato’ Sri Dr.Syed Arabi Syed Abdullah Idid & Dr Helmi Yusoh (Co)
- Research Interest(S): – Public Opnion, Social Media, Intercultural Communication, Political Communication
- Email: ssemudduimran@gmail.com
Nurul Haziqah binti Mohammed Zin
- Thesis Title: Antecedents of Health Belief Model and TikTok Algorithmic Awareness on Weight-Related Content on Healthy Lifestyle among Malaysians: Integrating Health Belief Model and Theory of Planned Behavior
- Supervisor(s): Dr. Norbaiduri Ruslan and Dr. Nur Shakira Mohd Nasir
- Research Interest(s): Health Communication, New Media
- Email: nurulhaziqah@gmail.com
Nurul Asyikin binti Deraman
- Thesis Title: TBD
- Supervisor(s): TBD
- Research Interest(s): Media and Communication
- Email: asyikinderaman07@gmail.com