Associate Professor Dr Hassan Abuhassna

Associate Professor Dr Hassan Abuhassna

Associate Professor Dr Hassan Abuhassna

  • Associate Professor and Programme Leader
Department of Professional and Continuing Education
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SDGs Focus
Quality Education
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Reduced Inequalities
Partnership for the Goals

Biography

Hassan Abuhassna is an Associate Professor at the School of Education, Sunway University, specializing in educational technology. Previously an Assistant Professor at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), where he also completed a postdoctoral fellowship, he holds a Ph.D. in Educational Technology from UTM and a Master’s from Universiti Putra Malaysia. His research focuses on online education, MOOCs, and e-learning, with publications in Scopus and Web of Science-indexed journals, including Q1 and Q2. Dr. Abuhassna has successfully supervised and graduated three Ph.D. and eight Master’s students, demonstrating his dedication to advancing digital learning and mentoring future scholars.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

  • PhD (Educational Technology) – UTM
  • Master (Educational Technology) – UPM
  • Bachelor of Teaching Science and Technology – Islamic University of Gaza - IUG
  • Postdoc Fellowship, UTM

Research Interests

  • Integration of technology in education
  • Online education
  • E-Learning
  • Artificial intelligence in education
  • Instructional design models
  • Learning analytics
  • Innovative pedagogical approaches
  • Impact of artificial intelligence on education
  • Future learning environments
  • Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

Teaching Areas

  • Educational technology
  • Online education and e-learning
  • Instructional design
  • Artificial intelligence in education
  • Learning theories and models
  • Research methods in education
  • Philosophy of education
  • Educational leadership and management
  • Educational foundations
  • Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

Courses Taught

  • Education Technology
  • Creative Multimedia in Education
  • Communication And Network
  • Theories In Education
  • Research Methodology
  • Philosophy and Sociology of Education
  • AI Trends in Education
  • Academic Leadership
  • AI in Research and Academic Writing

Notable Publications

  1. The information age for education via artificial intelligence and machine learning: A bibliometric and systematic literature analysis. International Journal of Information and Education Technology, 14(5), 700-711.
  2. Abuhassna, H., Adnan, M. A. B. M., & Awae, F. (2024). Exploring the synergy between instructional design models and learning theories: A systematic literature review. Contemporary Educational Technology, 16(2), ep499. https://doi.org/10.30935/cedtech/14289
  3. Almheiri, A. S. H., & Abuhassna, H. (2024). Exploring the adoption of cutting-edge management practices by school principals. International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE), 13(4), 2095-2107. https://doi.org/10.11591/ijere.v13i4.28759
  4. Samsul, S. A., Yahaya, N., & Abuhassna, H. (2023). Education big data and learning analytics: A bibliometric analysis. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, October 2023. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-023-02176-x
  5. Abuhassna, H., & Alnawajha, S. (2023). Instructional design made easy! Instructional design models, categories, frameworks, educational context, and recommendations for future work. European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education, 13(4). https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe13040054
  6. Abuhassna, H., & Alnawajha, S. (2023). The transactional distance theory and distance learning contexts: Theory integration, research gaps, and future agenda. Education Sciences, 13(2). https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci13020112
  7. Alserhan, S., Alqahtani, T. M., Yahaya, N., Al-Rahmi, W. M., & Abuhassna, H. (2023). Personal learning environments: Modeling students' self-regulation enhancement through a learning management system platform. IEEE Access, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2023.3236504
  8. Abuhassna, H., Busalim, A., Yahaya, N., Zakaria, M. A. Z. M., & Latif, A. B. A. (2023). Study from home! The antecedents and consequences of collaborative learning on Malaysian university students. Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 2023. https://doi.org/10.28945/5074
  9. Abuhassna, H., Awae, F., Bayoumi, K., Alsharif, A. H., & Yahaya, N. (2022). Understanding online learning readiness among university students: A bibliometric analysis. International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies, 16(13). https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v16i13.30605
  10. Abuhassna, H., Van, N. T., Yahaya, N., Zakaria, M. A. Z. M., & Awae, F. (2022). Strategies for successful blended learning—A bibliometric analysis and reviews. International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies, 16(13). https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v16i13.30739
  11. Alsharif, A. H., Salleh, N. Z. M., Baharun, R., Abuhassna, H., & Hasheme, A. R. (2022). A global research trends of neuromarketing: 2015-2020. Revista de Comunicacion, 21(1). https://doi.org/10.26441/rc21.1-2022-a1
  12. Abuhassna, H., Yahaya, N., Zakaria, M. A. Z. M., Nee, C. K., & Alsharif, A. H. (2023). Trends on using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) for online learning: A bibliometric and content analysis. International Journal of Information and Education Technology, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.18178/ijiet.2023.13.1.1796
  13. Mustapha, A. M., Zakaria, M. A. Z. M., Yahaya, N., Isa, A. M., & Kolo, M. A. (2023). Students’ motivation and effective use of self-regulated learning on Learning Management System Moodle environment in higher learning institution in Nigeria. International Journal of Information and Education Technology, 2023.
  14. Abuhassna, H., Bin Mohamed Adnan, M. A., & Awae, F. (2024). Exploring the synergy between instructional design models and learning theories: A systematic literature review. Contemporary Educational Technology, April 2024. https://doi.org/10.30935/cedtech/14289
  15. Alsharif, A. H., Salleh, N. Z. M., & Abuhassna, H. (2022). Neuromarketing in Malaysia: Challenges, limitations, and solutions. International Conference on Decision Aid Sciences and Applications, March 2022. https://doi.org/10.1109/dasa54658.2022.9765010
  16. Masrom, M. B., Busalim, A. H., Abuhassna, H., & Mahmood, N. H. N. (2021). Understanding students' behavior in online social networks: A systematic literature review. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, December 2021. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-021-00240-7
  17. Van, N. T., Abbas, A. F., Dike, D., & Abuhassna, H. (2021). Digital readiness for social educators in health care and online learning during COVID-19 pandemic: A bibliometric analysis. International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM), 15(18). https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v15i18.25529
  18. Abuhassna, H., Busalim, A. H., & Awae, F. (2021). From student's experience: Does e-learning course structure influenced by learner's prior experience, background knowledge, autonomy, and dialogue. Contemporary Educational Technology, January 2021. https://doi.org/10.30935/cedtech/11386
  19. Abuhassna, H., Al-Rahmi, W. M., & Darwish, M. (2020). Development of a new model on utilizing online learning platforms to improve students' academic achievements and satisfaction. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, October 2020. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-020-00216-z
  20. Abuhassna, H. (2020). Examining students' satisfaction and learning autonomy through web-based courses. International Journal of Advanced Trends in Computer Science and Engineering, February 2020. https://doi.org/10.30534/ijatcse/2020/53912020 
     

Achievements & Accolades

Accolades

  1. Most cited researcher award 2023
  2. Indexed publications award 2022
  3. Excellence in research 2019
  4. Malaysian Internation Scholarship (MIS) 2016 - 2019

Achievements

  • Certified Peer Reviewer, Elsevier
  • Completed a course certifying skills in peer review, ensuring adherence to best practices in evaluating the quality and integrity of scientific research.
  • Web of Science Certified in Reviewing in the Sciences, Publons
  • Accreditation received for expertise and reliability in peer reviewing scientific articles across various disciplines.
  • Supervisory Development Program, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
  • Engaged in comprehensive training for academic supervisory roles, including modules on leadership, conflict resolution, and effective communication.
  • 21st Century Learning Design Courses, Microsoft
  • Certified in both introductory and collaborative courses designed by Microsoft to enhance education through innovative learning design principles.
  • Certified Peer Reviewer Course, Elsevier Academy
  • Trained in peer review techniques and ethics, improving critical assessment skills and contributing to the integrity of academic publishing.
  • Publons Academy Certified Supervisor
  • Earned certification for supervisory excellence in academic research, focusing on mentorship, project management, and collaborative research.
  • Advanced e-Learning, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
  • Participated in advanced workshops on e-learning strategies and digital tools to enhance online education and student engagement.
  • Quality in Postgraduate Supervising Workshop, University Putra Malaysia
  • Workshop associated with the University of Otago, focusing on improving the quality and effectiveness of postgraduate supervision.
  • Preparing for an Academic Career Workshop, University Putra Malaysia
  • Workshop designed to prepare for various aspects of an academic career, including grant writing, publishing, and course development.
  • Managing the Research Journey, University Putra Malaysia
  • Focused on managing research projects effectively from inception to completion, covering topics such as funding, publication, and dissemination.
     

Media

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