Mohd Ikbal Mohd Huda

Dr. Mohd Ikbal bin Mohd Huda
Chairperson of the Research Centre for History, Politics and International Affairs (SPHEA),
Coordinator, Master of Social Science in Strategy and Diplomacy,
Senior Lecturer at Strategic Studies and International Relations Program

Contact

Ext: 3643
Email: ibahuda@ukm.edu.my

Center for Research in History, Politics and International Affairs (SPHEA)
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSSK)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia,
43600 UKM, Bangi Selangor, MALAYSIA.

Academic Qualification

B.Soc.Sci and PhD (UMalaya)

Area of Specialisation

International Relations

International Political Economy
Japan Studies
East Asian

Research interests

International Political Economy
Japan’s Political Economy
Japan’s Foreign Policy (ODA)
Regionalisme
Japan – ASEAN Relations
Malaysia – Japan Relations

Brief Profile

Mohd Ikbal Mohd Huda is Coordinator, Master of Social Science in Strategy and Diplomacy and Senior Lecturer at Strategic Studies and International Relations Program at the National University of Malaysia (UKM). He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree (2008), PhD degree (2015) in Japan Studies Program from the University of Malaya (UM) and Japanese Language Degree in Asia University (亜細亜大学留学生別科), Tokyo, Japan. Mohd Ikbal was a recipient of the Japan Foundation Fellowship (2016 and 2023). His research concentrates on International Relations, International Political Economy, Japan’s Political Economy (ODA), International Development, Governance and International Cooperation with an area focus of East Asia. In addition, he is also the Advisor, consultant and Committee for Center for Malaysian Studies/マレーシア研究センター, Soka University, 2023-2028, Consultant and Committee for Malaysian Association on Japanese Studies /マレーシア日本研究学会 (MAJAS) 2016-2024, Head of Program Committee, Japan Malaysia Sociocultural Center (SAKURAYA), Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2024-2027, Committee for Department of East Asian Studies (JATUM), International Editorial Board, International Journal of East Asian Studies (WILAYAH) and Visiting Scholar at Yokohama National University from June 2016 – April 2017 and Soka University July 2023 – April 2024. He can be contacted at ibahuda@ukm.edu.my

Academic Activity Record

1. Academic Qualifications: (Awarding Institution; Year; Discipline)

PhD: University of Malaya, 2015, Japan Studies Program
MA: –

BA: University of Malaya /亜細亜大学留学生別科, Tokyo, Japan, 2007, Japan Studies Programe

2. Current Professional Membership:

Senior Lecturer, Centre for Research In History, Politics and International Affairs (SPHEA)
Coordinator, Master of Social Science in Strategy and Diplomacy, 2018 – Dec 2024
Advisor for Center for Malaysian Studies, Soka University, 2023-2028
Consultant for Center for Malaysian Studies, Soka University, 2023-2028
Consultant for Malaysian Association on Japanese Studies /マレーシア日本研究学会(MAJAS), 2016, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022,2023, 2024
Head of Program Committee, Japan Malaysia Sociocultural Center (SAKURAYA), Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2024-2027
Committee for Malaysian Association on Japanese Studies (MAJAS), 2016, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024
Committee for Department of East Asian Studies (JATUM)
Committee for Center for Malaysian Studies, Soka University, 2023-2028

3. Current Teaching Responsibilities: (One academic session)

East Asian Studies Program, Centre for Research In History, Politics and International Affairs (SPHEA)
Strategic and Security Studies, Centre for Research In History, Politics and International Affairs (SPHEA)
Strategy and Diplomacy Program
Transport Policy, Logistics and Enforcement Program

4. Current Administrative Responsibilities:

Chairperson of the Research Centre for History, Politics and International Affairs (SPHEA)
Coordinator, Master of Social Science in Strategy and Diplomacy, 2018 – Dec 2024

5. Seminar and Conferences: (Selected – Last 5 years)

International Conference Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of MAJAS, 30th Anniversary of JSPUM And 50th Anniversary of Japan-ASEAN, (2023)
International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities (ICOSH), 2023
International Conference on Islamic, Civilization, Science and Humanities (ICISH 2022)
The Japanese Studies Association in Southeast Asia (JSA-ASEAN), 2021
International Malaysian Studies Conference (MSC12), 2021
The Japan Foundation Winter Institute, 2019
International Think Tank Experts Program, 2019
Asian Studies Annual Conference, Denver, Colorado, 2019
Asian Studies Annual Conference, Washington, D.C., 2018
The Japan Foundation Summer Institute, 2018
The Japanese Studies Association in Southeast Asia (JSA-ASEAN), 2018
International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities (ICOSH), 2017
International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities (ICOSH), 2016

6. Publications

7. Courses

SKSA6013 Modern History of East Asia
SKSA7223 ASEAN And Easian Regionalism
SKSS6004 Research Methodology In Strategy And Security
SKSU6294 Seminar on Strategy & Diplomacy
SKSU601C Thesis
SKVA2713 Japanese Language 1
SKVA4263 Japanese Culture and Society
SKPD Research Methodology
SKSP2014 Research Methodology

8. Consultancy: (Selected)

Supervision (Post Graduate Level)

(Name of Degree), (Name of Candidates), (Title of Thesis), (Academic Session)

Completed

PhD, Mohamad Ikhram Bin Mohamad Ridzuan, Dasar Luar Malaysia terhadap China: Tiga Peringkat Analisis, 20172018

Ongoing

Phd, Siti Hasmah Yahya, Model China: Pelaburan Langsung Asing (ODI) Ke Arah Pengukuhan Kuasa Lunak China, 2016/2017
PhD, Suror Shaba Polus, Refugee Policies in Greek: Learn from Germany Model, 2018/2019
PhD, Nur Hafizah Mohd Yusof Christopher, Pembendungan Fahaman Ekstremisme Dikalangan Institusi Pondok di Malaysia Melalui Dasar Perundangan Dan Penguatkuasaan Bagi Menjamin Keselamatan Insan, 2019/2020
PhD, Lakshmy Naidu A/P Veerasamy Naidu, Strategic Role of Stakeholder Agencies In Addressing The Sustainability Challenges And Issues of Malaysian Palm Oil In The International Market, 2020/2021
PhD, Heba Abdulla, Protection of Cultural Property and Heritage, 2020/2021
PhD, Shahrizal Bin Sa`Ad, Kerjasama Keselamatan Sempadan Darat Malaysia-Indonesia GBC MALINDO: Analisis Kerangka Teori Keselamatan Sempadan Menyeluruh (Comprehensive Land Border Security Model-CLBS), 2020/2021
PhD, Siti Sabrina Imji Binti Rahim, Struktur Sistem Pengurusan Keselamatan Negara oleh Majlis Keselamatan Negara (MKN): Kajian Proses, Analisis Persepsi Ancaman, dan Jurang Pelbagai Lapisan, 2020/2021
PhD, Miao Di, 2023/2024
PhD, Norliyana Binti Disim, 2023/2024
Sarjana Falsafah, Muhammad Fakhrul Hakimin Bin Mokhtar, Pandangan Pengundi Muda Terhadap Hubungan Kerjasama Antara UMNO dan BERSATU dalam Pembentukan Kerajaan, 2020/2021

Supervision (Post Graduate Level)

(Name of Degree), (Name of Candidates), (Title of Thesis), (Academic Session)

Completed

Masters Degree, Shahrizal Bin Nuar @ Anuar, United Nation Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL): Grand Strategy Malaysia sebagai Negara Kecil, 2022/2023
Masters Degree, Shamsinar binti Mohd Jaafar, Difusi Budaya Popular Jepun: Analisis Kuasa Lunak Dan Pengukuhan Kepentingan Di Malaysia, 2022/2023
Masters Degree, Joyce Melai Chan Yuen Ling, ASEAN Centrality Sebagai Arkitektur Keselamatan Serantau Dalam Konteks Hubungan Dengan China, 2022/2023
Masters Degree, Kamal Hussein Mahmoud Albarasneh, The Role Of Jordanian Political Parties In Forming A Parliamentary, 2022/2023
Masters Degree, Reem Rifaat Salem Basuraih, The Geopolitical Dimensions of External Interventions And Implications on The Yemen Civil War. 2022/2023
Masters Degree, Dhenada, Energy Security: A Case Study Of Indonesia’s Palm Oil Industry In Renewable Energy Development, 2022/2023
Masters Degree, Kol Abd Rahim bin Hamzah, Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Laos: Economy and Security Analysis, 2022/2023
Masters Degree, Lt Kol Radin Saiful Affendi bin Radin Tahir,Thailand’s “Bamboo Bending with the Wind” Policy, Shifting Ground Between the United States and a Rising China, 2022/2023
Masters Degree, Lt Kol Azuha bin Mat Ail, China’s Carrot and Stick Approaches Towards Littoral States, 2022/2023
Masters Degree, Lt Kol Saravanasennan a/l Veerasennan, Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS): Efficacy Towards US-China Rivalry in Southeast Asia, 2022/2023
Masters Degree, Kdr Ir. Ts Mohd Mursyid bin Mahjuddin, Energy Security: The Hurdle of Proliferation for Nuclear Energy in Southeast Asia rki, 2022/2023
Masters Degree, Azlan bin Mustaffa, China’ Trade And Investment To Southeast Asia Countries, 2021/2022
Masters Degree, Nur Izzati Afnani Binti Yahya, Human Security In Southeast Asia: A Case Study on Malaysia, 2021/2022
Masters Degree, Anwar Abdulkareem Alawi Qaraah, The Role Of The United Nations In Peacemaking In Yemen, 2021/2022
Masters Degree, Abubakar Abubakar Usman, Islamic Finance As An Alternative Source Of Financing For The Global South: The Case of Nigeria, 2021/2022
Masters Degree, Ahmad Taufik Zainuddin, Jenayah Rentas Sempadan Malaysia-Thailand:Kajian Kes Di Negeri Perlis, 2021/2022
Masters Degree, Nur Irmawarni Mohamad, Ancaman Pelarian Ke Atas Keselamatan Tuki, 2021/2022
Masters Degree, Shahir Hafizul bin Abd Rahman, Japanese Political Attitude Towards Security Policy, 2021/2022
Masters Degree, Suhaidi bin Hj Saad, Malaysia’s Foreign Policy Towards China: A Small State’s Strategy Facing Powerful Nations, 2021/2022
Masters Degree, Mohd Nadzri bin Samiran @ Jumira, China Aggression In Indo Pacific: U.S Strategies Towars Institutionalized Regional Security Bloc. 2021/2022
Masters Degree, Lt Col Baharin bin Bais, South Korea’s New Southern Policy and Malaysia’s Look East Policy: Prospects and Challenges. 2020/2021
Masters Degree, Lt Col Abd Malek bin Othman, Japan Foreign Policy: Japan Hedging Strategy Toward Arising of China, 2020/2021
Masters Degree, Abdulmalek Saad Mohammed Farhan, The Reflection of External Interventions On The Conflict And Peacemaking In Yemen, 2020/2021
Masters Degree, Abdirahman Said Nur, Somalia’s National Security Issues In The Transition And Post-Transition Era, 2020/2021
Masters Degree, Mohd Faisal Bin Anuar, Dasar Pengurusan Warga Asing Di Malaysia, 2020/2021
Masters Degree, Mohd Firdaus Bin Shahri, Pergolakan Selatan Thailand Dan Implikasi Terhadap Keselamatan Negara: Kajian Kes Di Pengkalan Kubor, Kelantan, 2020/2021
Masters Degree, Aina Dalila Binti Khairil Nazli, Covid-19 Strengthen The Solidarity Of Association Of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Community Country In Socioeconomic Cooperation, 2020/2021
Masters Degree, Siti Noor Adillah Binti Masrol, Japan-South Korea Trade Dispute: Economic Pragmatism or Nationalism?, 2020/2021
Masters Degree, Emad Addin Shawqi Abdulraqeb Alqadhi, The Impact of The Civil War and Foreign Intervention On Yemen’s Sovereignty 2011-2020, 2019/2020
Masters Degree, Megat Riduan Shah Bin Megat Shahridan Nahar, Analisis Hubungkait Filem terhadap Keselamatan Negara, 2019/2020
Masters Degree, Kana Masubuchi, 43 Tahun Komitmen Bantuan Pembangunan Rasmi (ODA) Jepun Ke Vietnam, 2019/2020
Masters Degree, Amirul Amrie bin Hasnul, Partnership For Quality Jepun Terhadap Pembangunan Di Rantau Asia Tenggara, 2018/2019
Masters Degree, Khairul Amri bin Ishak, Mitigasi Pengurusan Bencana Dan Keselamatan Insan Di Jepun, 2018/2019
Masters Degree, Mohamed Fauzi bin Mohamed Salleh, Kuasa Lunak Jepun Di Rantau Asia Tenggara Melalui Platform Humanitarian Assistance And Disaster Relief (HADR), 2018/2019
Masters Degree, Muhammad Syukur Bin Hj Ismail, Rundingan Damai Di Antara Kerajaan Filipina Dan Barisan Pembebasan Islam Moro: Analisis Menurut Perspektif Teori Kematangan, 2017/2018
Masters Degree, Zulfiqar Mohd Yusof Impak Kehadiran Tentera Rusia di Kepulauan Kuril terhadap Keselamatan Jepun, 2017/2018
Master Degree, Syed Farizal Aminy Syed Mohamad, Japan’s China Policy under Abe Administration, 2017/2018
Master Degree, Nur Asiah Mohd Shariff, North Korean Refugee Crisis, 2017/2018
Masters Degree, Siti Zaharah Omar, Dilema Dasar Keselamatan Jepun: Impak ke atas Keselamatan Rantau Asia Timur, 2017/2018
Masters Degree, Ahmed Syam Bin Che Kub, Dasar Pertahanan Jepun, 2017/2018
Masters Degree, Najmi Wahidi Bin Abu Bakar, Perjanjian Nurlear Iran dan Barat: Faktor-Faktor Mendorong Pemeteraiannya, 2017/2018
Master Degree, Nor Azilawati binti Mustapha, Cabaran Misi Keamanan PBB Jepun dalam Konteks Collective Self-Defence, 2016/2017
Master Degree, Noor Azliza Shaharuddin, Strategi Diplomasi Tenaga Jepun-Malaysia Dan Pengaruhnya Terhadap Keselamatan Tenaga, 2016/2017
Masters Degree, Col Khairul Anwar, Japans Military Normalization and Effect To The Asia Pasific: The Effort Of Constitutional Amendment, 2015/2016
Masters Degree, Kdr. Zaidi Ishak, Sino-Japanese Bilateral Relations: Implication on Northeast Asia Region, 2015/2016
Masters Degree, Muhammad Nor Ikmal Bin Muhamad Kamil, Examine Japan’s Response to China Economic Incentives and Initiatives towards ASEAN Countries, 2015/2016
Masters Degree, Mohamad Zasmi Bin Abdul Talib, Krisis Etnik Rohingnya: Peranan Asean Dalam Menangani Permasalahan Kemanusiaan Tranasional, 2015/2015
Masters Degree, Mohamad Hambali Bin Nik Leh, Jenayah Rentas Sempadan: Implikasi Penyeludupan Barangan Bersubsidi dan Terkawal Disempadan Malaysia-Thailand Terhadap Keselamatan Insan, 2015/2016
Masters Degree, Mohd Rodwan Bin Husin, Perbandingan Strategi & Dasar Pertahanan Malaysia – Singapura:Satu Analisis, 2015/2016

Supervision (Undergraduate Level)

(Name of Degree), (Name of Candidates), (Title of Thesis), (Academic Session)

Completed

Undergraduate, Nur Liely Zulida Binti Zulkifli, Budaya ‘K’ Sebagai Aktor Baharu Kuasa Lunak Diplomasi Korea Selatan: Kajian Kes Belia Di Malaysia, 2022/2023
Undergraduate, Abigail Raina Richard, Perspektif Global Terhadap Fesyen Dalam Politik, 2022/2023
Undergraduate, Muhammad Deanial Bin Ronidean, Sekuriti Makanan Pasca Covid 19: Kajian Kes Di Malaysia, 2022/2023
Undergraduate, Nurul Atiqah Binti Zahit, Politik Dan Tadbir Urus Kesihatan Dalam Menangani Pandemik Covid-19 Di Malaysia, 2021/2022
Undergraduate, Erma Najiha Binti Shaharim, Pengaruh Politik Dan Media Massa: Analisis Terhadap Penglibatan Belia Dalam Aktiviti Politik, 2021/2022
Undergraduate, Dinesha A/P Ramakrishnan, Pandemik Covid-19: Impak Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Dari Aspek Sosioekonomi Terhadap Penduduk Di Selangor, 2021/2022
Undergraduate, Ainatul Syahida Binti Ahmad Zainuddin, Birokrasi Politik Ke Atas Pembangunan Infrastruktur Negeri Kelantan Pada Tahun 1990 Sehingga Tahun 2020, 2021/2022

Ongoing

Masters Degree, Lai Yinxuan, Strategy and Diplomacy Programme, 2023/2024
Masters Degree, Xiang Qian, Strategy and Diplomacy Programme, 2023/2024
Masters Degree, Nur Aiman Nabilah Binti Ramle, Strategy and Diplomacy Programme, 2023/2024
Masters Degree, Cdr Khairil bin Sarian, The Significance of China Wolf Warrior Diplomacy in 21st Century Era, 2023/2024
Masters Degree, Lt Col Nordin bin Abu, China Belt and Road Initiative in Thailand. The impact on Economy Security, 2023/2024
Masters Degree, Cdr Khairuddin bin Mohamad Paudzi, Malaysia – China New Maritime Silk Road: Analyse to Malaysia Governance, 2023/2024
Masters Degree, Azwan Azlee Bin Saffiai, Penculikan Untuk Wang Tebusan (KFR) Dan Ancaman Di Pantai Timur Sabah, 2023/2024
Masters Degree, Nurul Aiza Binti Abu Bakar, Pelarian Rohingya Di Malaysia: Analisis Hak Kemanusiaan Atau Kedaulatan, 2023/2024
Masters Degree, Abdul Hadi Bin Mohd Radzai @ Mohd Radzi, Jenayah Rentas Sempadan Di Kalimantanutara (KALTARA): Ancaman Terhadap Keselamatan Negara, 2023/2024
Masters Degree, Siti Nooratika Superi, Mekanisme Pengurusan Pos Kawalan Dalam Menangani Isu Penyeludupan Dinegara Brunei Darussalam, 2023/2024

9. Community Service:

Advisor for Center for Malaysian Studies, Soka University, 2023-2028
Consultant for Center for Malaysian Studies, Soka University, 2023-2028
Consultant for Malaysian Association on Japanese Studies / マレーシア日本研究学会(MAJAS) (2016-2024)
Head of Program Committee, Japan Malaysia Sociocultural Center (SAKURAYA), Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2024-2027
Committee for Center for Malaysian Studies, Soka University, 2023-2028
Committee for Malaysian Association on Japanese Studies / マレーシア日本研究学会(MAJAS) (2016-2024)
Committee for Department of East Asian Studies (JATUM)
International Editorial Board, International Journal of East Asian Studies (WILAYAH)

10. Award

Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang, 2022
Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang, 2018
Visiting Scholar, Yokohama National University, 2016-2017
Visiting Scholar, Soka University, 2023-2024
Japanese Studies Fellowship Program 2023-2024