Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nomahaza Mahadi
Dr. Nomahaza Mahadi is an academic and researcher at the Azman Hashim International Business School (AHIBS), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), specializing in emotional intelligence, personality, leadership, and work attitudes. She has been actively involved in numerous research grants, serving as the Principal Investigator for various national and UTM-funded projects, including an FRGS grant focused on emotional intelligence and personality in relation to job performance. She has also led projects on developing respect measures for leadership effectiveness and fostering pro-environmental behavior among employees. Her international collaborations include initiatives to enhance the global visibility of China’s computing power and programs aimed at empowering B40 young mothers through entrepreneurial and emotional management skills development. Dr. Nomahaza has received extensive recognition through numerous awards, including several International Best Paper Awards (2024, 2025) and multiple Excellent Service Awards at both UTM and faculty levels. She has an impressive publication record, with ISI-indexed journal articles, Scopus-indexed papers, and book chapters. As a dedicated supervisor, she has successfully guided eight PhD and DBA candidates to graduation and is currently supervising several ongoing doctoral and master’s research projects. Her collaborative efforts also extend to industry through consultation projects, including a talent development partnership with McDonald’s Malaysia and leadership succession planning initiatives for higher education institutions. Through her strong academic leadership and consistent contributions to knowledge, Dr. Nomahaza continues to advance the fields of emotional intelligence and leadership, while fostering impactful partnerships and nurturing the next generation of researchers and professionals.
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Research Interest
Emotional Intelligence, Personality, Leadership and Work Attitude