LECTURER, UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI PETRONAS

As a junior lecturer at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) from 2005 to 2014, Mohammad Tazli Azizan was responsible for teaching, research, and administrative duties. In his teaching role, he developed and delivered lectures and seminars to undergraduate and graduate students, and provided individual guidance and support. He also participated in the assessment and evaluation of student learning. In his research role, Mohammad Tazli conducted and published research in his area of expertise, with a focus on catalytic reaction engineering, biomass development, and the production of biofuel and bio-chemicals. He also worked to secure funding for his research projects and was involved in the supervision of graduate students. In his administrative role, Mohammad Tazli managed the day-to-day operations of his department or faculty, including budgeting and resource allocation, and he played a key role in the development and implementation of academic policies and procedures. Overall, his role as a junior lecturer at UTP required a wide range of skills and expertise, and was integral to the success of the institution.

As a senior lecturer at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) from 2014 to 2017, Mohammad Tazli Azizan was responsible for teaching, research, and coordination. In his teaching role, he developed and delivered high-quality lectures and seminars to undergraduate and graduate students, and provided individual guidance and support. He was also involved in the assessment and evaluation of student learning. In his research role, Mohammad Tazli focused on biomass, biofuel, and bio-chemical development, and conducted and published research in this area. He secured funding for his research projects and supervised graduate students. In his coordination role, Mohammad Tazli managed the day-to-day operations of his department or faculty, and was involved in the development and implementation of academic policies and procedures. He also worked with external organizations as a consultant, providing expertise and advice on teaching and learning-related issues, and delivering professional development workshops and training sessions for educators.

As the head of a research and service center at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Mohammad Tazli Azizan is focused on driving innovation in teaching and learning among academic faculty members. The center focuses on three main areas: Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL), Enabling Learning, and Enabling Technologies (ET). As a catalyst for the transformation of 21st century teaching and learning at UTP, Mohammad Tazli's main responsibility is to ensure that the shift from teacher-centered to learner-centered approaches is successful and has a meaningful impact on students and educators. He also works to create networks and collaborations at the institutional, national, intervarsity, and international levels.

As an associate professor at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Mohammad Tazli Azizan was responsible for teaching, research, consultancy, coaching, and administration. He developed and delivered lectures and seminars to undergraduate and graduate students, and provided individual guidance and support. His research focused on engineering education, catalytic reaction engineering, biomass development, and the production of biofuel and bio-chemicals. He also worked with external organizations as a consultant, delivered professional development workshops, and provided support and guidance to colleagues as a coach. In his administrative role, he managed the day-to-day operations of his department or faculty, including budgeting and resource allocation, and was involved in the development and implementation of academic policies and procedures. Overall, his role as an associate professor at UTP required a wide range of skills and expertise.

Mohammad Tazli Azizan was seconded from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) to lead the ICT and Telecommunication initiatives of the Perak state as the Chief Executive Officer of Digital Perak. He changed the working culture to focus on revenue generation and developed a strategic direction and blueprint for the company after it was rebranded as DPCH. He also created the DPCH core values (PRICE – Professional, Respect, Integrity, Creative & Efficient) and implemented strategies to uphold them. Tazli facilitated the telecommunication industry to improve facilities in Perak and led initiatives such as the Hub Inovasi & Multimedia at Mydin@Meru, which provided computer training, co-working spaces, and a green screen studio for the public at a nominal cost. He also secured grants from the state to develop augmented reality tourism apps.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA PERLIS (UNIMAP)