Dr. Rafidah Abd Karim is a senior lecturer at Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Technology MARA (UiTM), MALAYSIA. She obtained her PhD in TESL which specialized in Mobile Language Learning from Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI), Malaysia. Her area of study is TESL; digital mind mapping; mobile learning; artificial intelligence; educational technology; women and indigenous studies. She serves an editorial board, and she is also an active reviewer for more than 10 international journals.  She has published more than 60 publications in both national and international levels. She has received and conducted several research grant projects at national levels. She has given more than 40 presentations and invited talks including guest speakers, plenary speakers and keynote speakers. She is also an inventor of multiple innovative products, and she was awarded for more than 50 awards in national and international innovation competitions. She received the Open Education System Individual Fellowship from Anadolu University, Turkey (September-November 2023). She served as a guest lecturer at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Indonesia and Anadolu University, Turkey.

Research Topic:

Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Promoting Gender Equality and Women Empowerment in Academic Field.

Host University:

University of Catania, Italy

Research Advisor: Dr.Claudia Cantale, University of Catania, Italy