Staff Directory
Academic Qualification
- Ph.D in Operations Research - Doctor of Philosophy, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
- Master in Applied Mathematics - Masters Degree, University of Calcutta
- Bachelor in Mathematics - Bachelor Degree, University of Calcutta
Rafikul Islam (Prof. Dr.)
Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Other's position:
Head, Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences
rislam@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Rafikul Islam received his M.Sc. degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Calcutta and Ph.D. in Operations Research from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, in 1988 and 1996, respectively. Presently, he is working as a Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences of International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). He served as the Head of the Department of Business Administration of IIUM for two years. He also served the Faculty as the Deputy Dean (Academic Affairs) for three years and the university as Deputy Dean (Strategic Planning and Decision Making) for one and half years.
Rafikul has taught several courses in Business and Information Technology at both the undergraduate and master's level. He is a member of Malaysian Institute of Management and life member of Indian Society of Technical Education. Rafikul has published over 50 research articles in international journals that include European Journal of Operational Research, International Journal of Business Information Systems, IIUM Journal of Economics and Management, Asia-Pacific Management Review, Military Operations Research, Socio-Economic Planning Sciences.
He has attended international conferences in countries belonging to five continents: Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Africa and presented research papers. He has published two books: Essentials of Management Science published by Thomson, Singapore and The Analytic Hierarchy Process: An Effective Multi-criteria Decision Making Tool published by IIUM Press. He received IIUM Quality Research Award in 2006. He is an Associate Editor of two journals: Malaysian Management Review and International Journal Business and Systems Research. His areas of research interest include Multiple Criteria Decision-Making; Quality and Operations Management.
Rafikul has taught several courses in Business and Information Technology at both the undergraduate and master's level. He is a member of Malaysian Institute of Management and life member of Indian Society of Technical Education. Rafikul has published over 50 research articles in international journals that include European Journal of Operational Research, International Journal of Business Information Systems, IIUM Journal of Economics and Management, Asia-Pacific Management Review, Military Operations Research, Socio-Economic Planning Sciences.
He has attended international conferences in countries belonging to five continents: Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Africa and presented research papers. He has published two books: Essentials of Management Science published by Thomson, Singapore and The Analytic Hierarchy Process: An Effective Multi-criteria Decision Making Tool published by IIUM Press. He received IIUM Quality Research Award in 2006. He is an Associate Editor of two journals: Malaysian Management Review and International Journal Business and Systems Research. His areas of research interest include Multiple Criteria Decision-Making; Quality and Operations Management.
Area of Specialisation
- Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Operations Management ~ Operation Research/Management Science - Did Phd in OR; A book and many papers published in OR journals.
- Natural Science ~ Mathematical Sciences ~ Applied Statistics ~ Decision Theory - is in the particular area of Malaysian Vision 2020; a number of papers published on Vision 2020.
- Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Management ~ Operational Management - particularly Analytical Hierarchy Process.Have many publications
Professional Membership
- 1996 - 2023: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Life Member), Indian Society of Technical Education
- 2009 - 2022: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Malaysian Institute of Management
Teaching Responsibilities
ADVANCED MANAGEMENT SCIENCE | 2022/2023 2020/2021 2015/2016 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 |
DECISION SCIENCE | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 2004/2005 2003/2004 2002/2003 2001/2002 2000/2001 1999/2000 1998/1999 1997/1998 |
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 2000/2001 |
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT | 2022/2023 2017/2018 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 2002/2003 2001/2002 2000/2001 |
QUALITY MANAGEMENT | 2014/2015 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 2002/2003 2001/2002 2000/2001 1999/2000 |
QUANT METHODS FOR MANAGERS | 2005/2006 2003/2004 |
QUANTITATIVE DECISION MAKING | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2006/2007 2002/2003 |
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 |
RESEARCH METHODS | 2020/2021 |
SUSTAINABLE OPERATION MANAGEMENT & STRATEGY | 2022/2023 |
TOTAL QUALITY MGT | 2014/2015 2004/2005 2003/2004 |
Supervision
Prioritising Social Commerce Service Quality Dimensions For Malaysian Modest Fashion Industry.
Ph.D
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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Service Quality Gap Analysis Among Selected Private Higher Institutions In Bangladesh: An Application Of Quality Function Deployment.
Ph.D
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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Total Quality Management In Malaysian Public Universities From The Theory Of Planned Behavioural Perspective.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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The Mediating Effect Of Entrepreneurial Orientation On The Relationship Of Financial Literacy And Leadership Styles With Business Performance Of Smes In Malaysia.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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تحليل العالقة التاريخية بين تطور المصرفية اإلسالمية واالقتصاد الفلبيني. Analysis Of The Historical Relationship Between The Development Of Islamic Banking And The Philippines Economy..
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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An Evaluation Model Using The Maqasid-Al-Shariah Framework Towards Liveable City.
Ph.D
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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A Proposed Model Of Continuous Improvement In Total Quality Management From An Islamic Perspective.
Ph.D
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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Performance Excellence Measurement Framework: A Study Of Hotel Industry In Bangladesh.
Ph.D
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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Developing A Model For Measuring Performance Of Universities In Fragile Countries And Its Application In Somali Universities.
Ph.D
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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A Maqasid Based Performance Evaluation Index For Islamic Banks.
Ph.D
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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Critical Success Factors Of The Challenges Faced By The Malaysian Private Higher Learning Institutions In The Provision Of Quality Education.
Ph.D
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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Dubai The Capital Of The Islamic Economy: An Analysis Of The Critical Success Factors And Islamic Branding.
Ph.D
Completed
2017
Co-supervisor
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Effects Of Dubai Quality Award On Organisational Performance Mediated By Human Resource Development Practices In The United Arab Emirates.
Ph.D
Completed
2017
Co-supervisor
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Job Stress Factors Affecting Quality Of Work Life (Qwl) Amongst Employees Of Bangladeshi Banks.
Ph.D
Completed
2017
Co-supervisor
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Lean Six Sigma And Its Effect On Quality Performance In Malaysian Hospitals.
Ph.D
Completed
2016
Co-supervisor
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Enhancing Service Quality Of Islamic Banks In Bangladesh :An Application Of Quality Function Deployment (Qfd).
Ph.D
Completed
2015
Main Supervisor
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Implementation Of Tqm In Public Universities Of Saudi Arabia: Challenges And Resolutions.
Ph.D
Completed
2014
Main Supervisor
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Modified Quality Function Deployment Process To Improve Quality Of Teaching In Higher Education.
Ph.D
Completed
2013
Main Supervisor
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The Impact Of Supply Chain Management And Knowledge Management Practices On Business Performance Among Drug Manufacturers In The Pharmaceuticals Industry Of Bangladesh.
Ph.D
Completed
2012
Main Supervisor
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The Perceived Usefulness Of Activity Based Costing (Abc) Information In A Non-Profit Multi-Campus University System: A Case Of Universiti Teknologi Mara (Uitm).
Ph.D
Completed
2012
Co-supervisor
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Economic Role Of Zakat In Reducing Poverty And Income Inequality In Jakarta ,Indonesia : Case Study Ofthe Government Board Of Zakat And Dompet Dhuafa Republika.
Ph.D
Completed
2010
Co-supervisor
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Economic Role Of Zakat In Reducing Poverty And Income Inequality In Jakarta ,Indonesia : Case Study Ofthe Government Board Of Zakat And Dompet Dhuafa Republika.
Ph.D
Completed
2010
Co-supervisor
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Quality Assurance And Higher Learning Institution In Bangladesh: An Application Of The Analytic Hierarchy Process.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Development Of A Hierarchical Model To Improve Business Excellence For Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Industry.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
2023 - 2023 | EXTERNAL ASSESSOR FOR PUSPAKOM KEY PERFORMANCE INDEX ("KPI") VALIDATION WORK |
2022 - 2023 | STUDY ON OIL PALM TRUNK (OPT): THE INDUSTRY?S READINESS, CHALLENGES, AND OPPORTUNITIES |
2022 - 2023 | Penyediaan Pelan Strategik Ekonomi Putrajaya |
2021 - 2022 | Is Takaful Industry Fulfilling Maqasid Al-Shariah? Proposition of a New Evaluation Model Using Analytic Hierarchy Process |
2021 - 2023 | Enhancing the Effectiveness of National Governments' Social Health Protection Programs through the Integration of Zakat, Waqf, Sadaqat, and Baitul-Maal Institutions |
2019 - 2020 | Case Study on ST Microelectronics Sdn. Bhd. |
2018 - 2020 | ESSENTIALS OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE FORM ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE |
2016 - 2017 | National Survey of Research and Development (R&D) 2016 |
2015 - 2016 | Malaysia Business Excellence Framework: A Strategy For Organizational Sustainability |
2015 - 2018 | Performance Evaluation Index for Islamic Banks Based on Maqasid Al-Shariah |
2015 - 2020 | Time Management for Better Job Performance: An Analysis from Wasatiyyah Perspective |
2014 - 2018 | Development of a New SETARA Rating Model: An Application of the Analytic Hierarchy Process |
2014 - 2014 | Developing A Model of Maldives Islamic University and Strategic Plan |
2012 - 2013 | On Investigating The Difference Between Outcomes Obtained From Nominal Group Technique And Survey Method |
2011 - 2012 | Ranking Of The Nine Challenges Of Malaysian Vision 2020 |
2011 - 2012 | Management of Resources in The Muslim World: Challenges and Prospects |
2011 - 2014 | Enhancing Service Quality of the Islamic Banking System in Malaysia: An Application of Quality Function Deployment (QFD) and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) |
2010 - 2012 | Measuring Consumer Based Brand Equity Sportswear Market in Malaysia |
2010 - 2011 | Essentials of Management Science |
2010 - 2011 | Managing Quality in Higher Education Through Nominal Group Technique |
2009 - 2010 | Family Management from Islamic Perspective |
On-Going
2023 - Present | Developing a Mosque Excellence Model for Spiritual, Social, Educational, and Economical Upliftment of the Muslim Society |
2023 - Present | Can Zakat, Waqf, Sadaqat, Baitul Maal Institutions be used to Protect Public Health? Proposition of an Integrated Model Using Analytic Hierarchy Process |
2022 - Present | Developing Social Commerce Service Quality (SCSQ) Hierarchical Model for Malaysian Modest Fashion Retailers |
2021 - Present | Operations Management: An Islamic Perspective |
Award & Recognition
27 Jul, 2023 | Book Publication Award - Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences | KCDIO |
27 Jul, 2023 | High Citations in Indexed Journals - Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences | KCDIO |
27 Jul, 2023 | Involvement in Industry Project - Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences | KCDIO |
28 Sep, 2022 | Active Researcher - Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences | KCDIO |
28 Sep, 2022 | Book Writing - Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences | KCDIO |
24 Jul, 2019 | Highest Number of Publications in Indexed Journals - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
24 Nov, 2017 | Best Paper Award - Academy for Global Business Advancement | International |
24 Nov, 2017 | Most Distinguished Academic Accomplishment - Academy of Global Business Advancement | International |
10 Nov, 2016 | Business Excellence Lead Auditor - Malaysia Productivity Corporation | National |
20 Feb, 2013 | Silver Medal - IIUM | University |
09 Feb, 2011 | Silver medal - IIUM | University |
10 Feb, 2010 | Silver medal - IIUM | University |
24 Sep, 2009 | AGBA Distinguished Scholar - Association for Global Business Advancement | International |
28 Jul, 2009 | Silver Medal - Universiti Putra Malaysia | National |
29 Jul, 2008 | Bronze Medal - Universiti Putra Malaysia | National |
23 Jan, 2008 | Quality Award - IIUM | University |
28 Sep, 2007 | Silver Medal - Universiti Putra Malaysia | National |
21 May, 2007 | 2007 AGBA ASEAN Academic Leader - Association for Global Business Advancement | International |
15 Feb, 2006 | Quality Award - IIUM | University |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book
2024 | Islamic operations management: theories and applications. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, ISBN: 978-1-032-26607-7 |
2022 | Essentials of management science: an Islamic Perspective. Inthought, ISBN: 9789674454968 |
2021 | Responsible consumption and production: influence of Sejahtera consumerism in post pandemic Covid 19. Sejahtera Consumerism Department of Business Administration Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences IIUM, ISBN: 978-967-26351-0-9 |
2021 | Sejahtera consumerism in post pandemic covid-19 era. Meso Publishing, ISBN: 978-967-19814-3-6 |
2019 | The IIUM International Conference on Business Management (IICBM 2019): Abstract book. Department of Business Administration, Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: |
2018 | National survey of Research and Development in Malaysian 2016. Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), ISBN: |
2017 | Impact of supply chain management and knowledge management practices on business performance in Bangladesh pharmaceutical industry. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-976-1 |
2017 | Implementation of TQM in public universities of Saudi Arabia: challenges and resolutions. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-521-3 |
2017 | Measuring performance of universities in fragile countries. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-522-0 |
2016 | Total Quality Management for Islamic financial institutions. International Council of Islamic Financial Educators, ISBN: 978-967-467-003-0 |
2015 | Hierarchon vol. 2: a dictionary of AHP hierarchies. RWS Publications, ISBN: 978-1888603439 |
2012 | Management of resources in muslim countries and communities : challenges and prospects. IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-227-4 |
2011 | Issues in Islamic management: theories and practices. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 9789675272813 |
2005 | Essentials of management science. Thomson Learning, ISBN: 981-254-536-0 |
2003 | The analytic hierarchy process: an effective multi-criteria decision making tool. IIUM Press, ISBN: 983-9727-85-0 |