As part of our ongoing Researcher Spotlight series, we are pleased to continue highlighting the people behind the impactful research taking place across SUTS. This internal feature aims to showcase the diverse expertise within our community, celebrate research achievements, and encourage new opportunities for collaboration.
Our April feature highlights Prof Ida Fatimawati Adi Badiozaman, Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research), whose work bridges higher education innovation with social wellbeing and policy research.
Prof Ida’s research focuses on translating academic insights into meaningful societal impact. Through collaborations with government agencies, international organisations such as UNICEF, and community partners, her work contributes to evidence-based decision-making in areas including digital learning, social wellbeing, demographic change, and child development. Major initiatives she leads include the Sarawak Social Wellbeing Index, Preparation for an Ageing Sarawak, and the UNICEF Situation Analysis (SITAN) and Child-Friendly Cities Initiative, which provide important insights to support inclusive and sustainable development across Sarawak.
Her work also contributes to advancing women’s leadership and inclusive development, including the establishment of the Kursi Datuk Amar Juma’ani (Sarawak Women Leadership Chair) at Swinburne Sarawak, a RM5 million initiative approved by the Sarawak Government to support research, leadership development, and programmes that strengthen women’s participation in leadership and community development.
In addition to her social policy work, Prof Ida’s research in technology-enhanced learning and AI in higher education continues to advance innovative approaches to teaching and learning, contributing to Swinburne’s commitment to education excellence and research impact.
We invite you to learn more about Prof Ida’s research projects, collaborations, and insights in this month’s feature.
Thank you and stay tuned as we continue to highlight the inspiring work of our SUTS researchers in the months ahead.
