Naila Aaijaz
Naila Aaijaz is a distinguished academic and associate professor with a rich background in business, project management, and educational technology. Her academic career includes notable positions at reputed universities and provincial colleges in Canada and globally.
Naila’s research is extensive, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI), HR analytics, and IoT-based systems, and she has secured patents in AI-driven decision-making models. With more than 30 published articles and numerous books, her scholarly contributions are substantial. Her latest books include Green Marketing: Driving Sustainability and Innovation and Global Dynamics: Navigating the World of International Business. Additionally, she is working on The Art and Science of Talent Acquisition: 50 Global Case Studies.
Naila integrates advanced technology and Al/Ml-based teaching methods to enhance the educational experience for her students. She has received several accolades for her contributions to academia and her community work, notably as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Naila is also an active member and reviewer for the Academy of International Business (AIB), the Academy of Management (AOM)and Canadian Economics Association (CEA), contributing to global discussions on business and
Courses taught
Finance for Managers, Data Analytics
Areas of academic interest
Entrepreneurship, emerging technologies, financial, business, logistics, HR analytics, project management, and artificial intelligence
Areas of specialization
Project management, business management, financial security, risk and insurance, financial planning, logistics
Professional certificates and licences
PMP®, C.Mgr., Fellow RSA, PG-AIML, LLQP, CCLP (Candidate)
Awards
- 2022: Best X-Culture Educator Award Academy of International Business (AIB), USA
- 2023: Best Portfolio Award PMI Lakeshore Ontario Chapter
- 2011-2012: Best Faculty Advisor (two consecutive years among 36 universities) ENACTUS
- 2012: Fellow of the Year Award, for the best Faculty Advisor for the Rookie Team ENACTUS, formerly SIFE
- 2010: Certificate of Outstanding Service and Achievements Award, University Malaysia Kelantan
Publications
- Tan, B. P., Aaijaz, N., Kobrossy, S., & Khazaei, M. (2025). Understanding of risk from a different perspective. Journal of Sustainability and Urbanization, 60(1). https://jsju.com.cn/index.php/JSJU/article/view/72
- Aaijaz, N., Gulhane, K., Sharma, I., Sahu, S., Thandayuthapani, S., & Gupta, S. (2024). HR evolution in the age of AI: Optimizing decision-making with the salary prediction model. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 6(2). https://acad-pubs.com/index.php/FLS/article/view/156
- Aaijaz, N., et al. (2024). International laws and perspectives on green human resource practices in India. Journal of Global Environmental Policies, 24(1), eISSN 2341-1112. https://vegueta.org/index.php/VEG/article/view/91/90
- Aaijaz, N. (2024). Forecasting inflation trends: Implications for consumer behaviour and business dynamics in Canada (2019-2023). Journal of Economic Forecasting and Trends, 24(1), eISSN 2341-1112. https://vegueta.org/index.php/VEG/article/view/91/90
- Aaijaz, N., et al. (2023). IoT-based system for mental development of employees. (Federal Republic of Germany Patent No. 20 2023 107 573). Intellectual Property Right: IPC: G06Q 10/063.
- Aaijaz, N., et al. (2023). IoT based structured mechanism for creating conducive thinking environment in organizations. (Federal Republic of Germany Patent No. Date of publication: January, 2022; Patent Certificate Date: April 24, 2023). Intellectual Property Right: IPC: A61K 31/18.
- Aaijaz, N., & Gera, S. (2021). A Study On Significance And Impact Of Corporate Governance: A Generic Analysis. The Empirical Economics Letters, July 2021 Issue.
- Solanki Sandip and Naila Aaijaz (2017) A study on the impact of shape of package of cereals on consumers’ buying behaviour and their perception about the product healthiness, (Working Paper)
- Naila Aaijaz, Dahlan Bin Ibrahim,“Are women students more inclined towards entrepreneurship?” GBR Journal (GSTF Business Review), Volume 2, No. 3, page 90-99, March 2013, ISSN: 2010-4804, E-periodical: 2251-2888. Indexed by EBSCO, Ulrichs Web.Impact Factor 2.5 / Indexed.
- Naila Aaijaz, Abdul Hamid Mohamed, “Gaming and Tourism Industry in Malaysia”, Journal of Sociological Research, JSR, published by Macrothing Institute, USA. – Impact Factor 4.5 (Selected for publication in June-July 2013)
- Naila Aaijaz, Mohamed Dahlan Bin Ibrahim, “Web 2.0 Learning Preferences and Styles Predict a new personality trait: a study with a Malaysian Entrepreneurship students” sent to African Journal of Business Economics and Research (AJBER) indexed international journal for review – May 2013.
- Naila Aaijaz, Mohamed Dahlan Bin Ibrahim, Ghazali Ahmed, (2012), “From Learners to Entrepreneurs: A Study on the Inclination of University Students Towards Entrepreneurship as a career Option and The Role of Education”, Prabandhan: Indian Journal of Management, Volume 5, Number 9, September 2012, 04-18, ISSN 0975-2854, New Delhi.India. Indexed in Cabell's Directory of Publishing Opportunities , Ulrich's International Periodicals Directory, USA, Journal of Economic Literature, EconLit
- Naila Aaijaz and Mohamed Dahlan, “Fast Food Outlets: An Empirical Analysis on Customer Expectations and Perceptions”, Res Manageria, Scientia Journals, ISSN : 2230-9462 (Online), Vol2, Issue2, Mar-April 2011, 23-26. Indexed in Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).
- Mohamed Dahlan B. Ibrahim and Naila Aaijaz, “Dynamics of Peer Assisted Learning and Teaching at an entrepreneurial university : an experience to share.” International Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IJHSS), USA, ISSN 2220-8488 (print), 2221-0989 (online), Vol 1, No.12, September 2011.
- Naila Aaijaz and Mohamed Dahlan Bin Ibrahim, Advocating CSR: An Overview on Global Strategies adopted by Companies in Malaysia and other Asian countries, Journal of South East Asian Research (JSAR), IBIMA Publishing, USA, Sept. 2011. ISSN 2166-0832.
- Naila Aaijaz and Dahlan Bin Ibrahim, Stock the Sticks Business Game: A Market Simulation Experience at UMK (University Malaysia Kelantan)
Patent and Intellectual Property
Title: IoT-based System for Intellectual Development of Employees
Patent ID: DE-202023107573-U1
Jurisdiction: Germany (Utility Model)
Inventors: Naila Aaijaz et al. (including Indian co-authors)
Dates: Filed & Prioritized – Dec 21, 2023 | Published – Jan 29, 2024
