Professor Vinitha Guptan, currently serving as the Vice-Chancellor at Saito University College, brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to the academic realm. With a distinguished background as the Dean at Taylor’s Business School and a Chartered Accountant, Professor Guptan has made significant contributions to the fields of management, service learning and finance. Her research focus extends to the development of the VIN Model as a framework that integrates Values, Influence and Norms, showcasing her commitment to innovative approaches in understanding financial dynamics and service-oriented education. Professor Guptan’s multifaceted contributions and expertise in both finance and service learning underscore her dedication to advancing knowledge at the intersection of finance, management, community and education, making her a notable figure in academic leadership and research.

Dr. Bahrulmazi Edrak is currently the Dean of the K2 School of Business and Design. He graduated with a PhD in Strategic and International Relations from the National University of Defence Malaysia (UPNM). With his 29 years of academic and corporate experiences in banking, strategic business planning, administration and strategic management, he has dedicated his teaching and research to multidisciplinary disciplines, namely Strategic, International Relations, Policy, MIS, General Management and Counter-Terrorism. As a PhD supervisor, Dr. Edrak encourages his students to explore new avenues of research that cross the boundaries of multiple disciplines. His supervision aims to help to create a new body of knowledge that will shape future research in the students’ fields.

Dr. Nurul Aqilah Mhd Yusak is currently serving as the Deputy Dean of Business School at the K2 School of Business and Design. She has vast experiences in teaching, research, and grants, and has made significant contributions to the field of marketing and management. Her research focuses on market analysis and consumer behaviour, as well as research on the evolution of online impulsive buying behaviour and understanding how customers shop online, how often they make purchases, and how they respond to the marketing campaigns. By exploring the consumers’ online consumption behaviours, effective marketing plans can be proposed to increase the effectiveness of digital marketing and increase sales. Dr. Nurul contributes this knowledge and expertise in digital marketing to help guide students in their studies of online business, lending them her experience in analysing and researching this rapidly evolving field. With his 29 years of academic and corporate experiences in banking, strategic business planning, administration and strategic management, he has dedicated his teaching and research to multidisciplinary disciplines, namely Strategic, International Relations, Policy, MIS, General Management and Counter-Terrorism. As a PhD supervisor, Dr. Edrak encourages his students to explore new avenues of research that cross the boundaries of multiple disciplines. His supervision aims to help to create a new body of knowledge that will shape future research in the students’ fields.

Dr. Zulkiffly Abd Aziz currently serves as a dedicated lecturer at Saito University College. With an impressive background spanning 38 years at Malaysia Airlines where he held various management positions, Dr. Zulkiffly gained invaluable insights and extensive exposure to the intricacies of airline business and management. Before his retirement, Dr. Zulkiffly pursued a PhD at Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School, UiTM, focusing on marketing and transportation. Demonstrating his commitment to advancing knowledge, Dr. Zulkiffly played a pivotal role in a collaborative research project with Pos Malaysia and Saito University College, investigating service levels between Pos Malaysia and other couriers in Malaysia. Currently, Dr. Zulkiffly imparts his wealth of knowledge in research as he teaches research methodology to Master’s students, guides Bachelor students in their Final Year Projects at Saito University College, and supervises PhD students with his expertise.

Dr. David is a Senior Lecturer in Saito Law Enforcement and Public Sector Management (FLAME), of Saito University College Malaysia. With 10 years of academic experience in Saito University College, Dr. David holds a Doctor of Business Administration Degree from Asia e-University with research in Policy Governance of Professionalising the Private Security Guarding Industry in Malaysia. Being a seasoned MQA Programme Accreditation Assessor for Security and Law Enforcement Programmes since 2014, he comes with prior industry experience, and has obtained just over 20 years of experience in the Private Security Industry as well as multiple achievements and certifications that represent his expertise. As a Senior Lecturer in Saito, he supervises the Project Papers of many Bachelor and Master’s students in the area of Security and Enforcement. Dr. David also encourages Bachelor, Master’s and PhD students to take a cross-disciplinary approach to their areas of research in Social Science. Before his retirement, Dr. Zulkiffly pursued a PhD at Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School, UiTM, focusing on marketing and transportation. Demonstrating his commitment to advancing knowledge, Dr. Zulkiffly played a pivotal role in a collaborative research project with Pos Malaysia and Saito University College, investigating service levels between Pos Malaysia and other couriers in Malaysia. Currently, Dr. Zulkiffly imparts his wealth of knowledge in research as he teaches research methodology to Master’s students, guides Bachelor students in their Final Year Projects at Saito University College, and supervises PhD students with his expertise.

Ms. Mhiruna joined Saito University College in 2019 and gives students the benefit of her knowledge by lecturing on crime and criminology modules. She holds a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice and is awaiting the conferment of a PhD in Law from the University of Malaya. With a foundation of social administration and justice, Mhiruna’s academic journey has been dedicated to exploring the areas of elder law, specifically in terms of the prevention and intervention of elder abuse in Malaysia. Her research extends beyond the theoretical framework of crime and crime prevention, delving into practical implementations aimed at addressing the challenges faced by elders in the community. With a commitment to both research and writing, Mhiruna aspires to be a leading expert in the area of criminology and elder law, and strives to play a vital role in shaping the landscape of these fields by bridging the gap between academic insights and real-world applications. Being a seasoned MQA Programme Accreditation Assessor for Security and Law Enforcement Programmes since 2014, he comes with prior industry experience, and has obtained just over 20 years of experience in the Private Security Industry as well as multiple achievements and certifications that represent his expertise. As a Senior Lecturer in Saito, he supervises the Project Papers of many Bachelor and Master’s students in the area of Security and Enforcement. Dr. David also encourages Bachelor, Master’s and PhD students to take a cross-disciplinary approach to their areas of research in Social Science. Before his retirement, Dr. Zulkiffly pursued a PhD at Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School, UiTM, focusing on marketing and transportation. Demonstrating his commitment to advancing knowledge, Dr. Zulkiffly played a pivotal role in a collaborative research project with Pos Malaysia and Saito University College, investigating service levels between Pos Malaysia and other couriers in Malaysia. Currently, Dr. Zulkiffly imparts his wealth of knowledge in research as he teaches research methodology to Master’s students, guides Bachelor students in their Final Year Projects at Saito University College, and supervises PhD students with his expertise.

Professor Haridas Suppiah, Professor of Practice.
Dr. Sekar Gopal, Professor.
Dr. Benjamin Chan Yin Fah, Adjunct Professor. Dr. Norazlina Mohd Yasin, Adjunct Professor. Dr. K. K. Ramachandran, Adjunct Professor. Dr. Mohamed Kaisaul Haq, Adjunct Professor.