Our Supervisors

Dr. Syed Kadir

Director, Research and Postgraduate Study Centre (RESPECT) International University College of Management and Sports (ICMS)

Academic & Professional Background:

  • Over 30 years of academic and professional experience across higher education and industry
  • Professor-level academic with extensive involvement in postgraduate education
  • Active in applied research integrating artificial intelligence, digital transformation, strategic marketing, and sustainability
  • Strong track record in bridging academic theory with industry-relevant practice

 

Academic Leadership:

  • Leads and coordinates multidisciplinary academic and industry-linked projects
  • Guides postgraduate research strategy, supervision quality, and research impact
  • Supports the development of sustainable academic and business ecosystems

 

Dr. Mohammed AL - Obaydee

Senior Data Scientist | AI Engineer & Researcher | HRD Corp Accredited Trainer | Academic Leader | International Speaker 
Founder of AIC4ALL

Academic & Professional Background:

  • Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence Over 20 years of experience in IT and AI
  • 20 years of experience in IT and AI
  • Certified HRD Corp trainer
  • Delivered programs to 5,000+ professionals, and industry leaders

 

Academic Leadership:

  • ELITE Fellow at University of Malaya (UM)
  • Adjunct Associate Professor at Taylor’s University
  • Supervises Ph.D. and Master’s students at Taylor’s University and IIUM

 

Dr Steven Khaw

Director & Certified Coach
Dynamic Network System Sdn. Bhd
System Sdn. Bhd

Academic & Professional Background:

  • PhD in Marketing (AACSB-accredited Putra Business School)
  • Master of Laws (with Distinction) – University of East London
  • Over 26 years of industry experience
  • Certified MBTI® practitioner and Chartered Manager
  • Trained 100,000+ participants across 13 countries

 

Academic Leadership:

  • UK’s Professional Trainer of the Year
  • Special Recognition Award – Malaysian Private Education Council
  • Outstanding International Professional Trainer (Asia)