Projects per year
Personal profile
Biography
I am a lecturer in Econometrics and Business Statistics at the School of Business, Monash University Malaysia. My research interests are applied econometrics, structural models, innovation ecosystems, artificial intelligence, computational social science, focusing on big data and democracy, and empirical studies of the arts, focusing on Southeast Asian cinema, music and heritage. I actively promote principles of sustainability, equity, diversity, and inclusion in my work.
Affiliations
- The Econometric Society (ES)
- International Statistical Institute (ISI)
- The Asian Regional Section of the International Association for Statistical Computing (IASC-ARS)
- International Society for the Study of Popular Music - Southeast Asia (IASPM)
- Principles of Responsible Management of Education (PRME), Champion for Education
- Monash Data and Democracy Research Hub (MDDRH)
- Innovative Analytics Research Lab (IARL)
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Campus Committee, Monash Malaysia
- Equity, Diversity and Social Inclusion (EDSI) Committee at the Faculty of Business and Economics
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hub (eiHub)
- Monash Political Awareness Club (MONPAC)
Research interests
Current Projects
Boosting Monash's Global Reputation - Data & Democracy Research Hub
The project aims to establish the Data & Democracy Research Hub. Monash Indonesia leads it in collaboration with faculty members from Monash Australia and Monash Malaysia and will serve as a collaborative nexus for scholars, researchers, and media practitioners. The hub will address critical issues related to the malicious use of big data and algorithms and their effects on democratic institutions. This initiative is funded by the Incubator Grant 2024 worth AUD 75,000 from Monash University.
ASEAN Disinformation Index: Analyzing and Mitigating the Impact of Malicious Information on Democracy in Southeast Asia
This inter-faculty project aims to develop a comprehensive Disinformation Index tailored explicitly to the ASEAN region, assessing the influence of disinformation on key democracy indicators such as electoral integrity, political participation, and civil liberties. Existing indices broadly focus on global metrics and overlook regional specifics crucial to ASEAN's diverse political landscape and rapid digital transformation. By quantifying disinformation's correlation with democracy metrics, this project enhances academic understanding and informs and guides policy responses. This initiative is critical for maintaining and improving ASEAN’s democratic quality, aligning with Monash University's commitment to innovative research addressing regional challenges. It is funded by the 2024 Monash Data Futures Institute (MDFI) Seed Grant in AI Interdisciplinary Research worth AUD 47,500.
Startup Innovation and Growth: The Constraint Theory of Innovation and Mediating Role of Dynamic Capabilities
This project examines the intricate relationship between resource constraints, startup innovation, and growth, emphasizing the mediating role of dynamic capabilities. The study examines the 'black box' of startup innovation, aiming to outline the obscure processes through which startups convert resources into growth and innovation by synthesizing the resource-based view, dynamic capabilities, and the constraint theory of innovation. The findings are expected to offer valuable insights for startups concerning the interaction between resource limitations and the development of dynamic capabilities, and how these factors can be strategically utilized to foster innovation and growth. This project has been partly funded by the School of Business Seed Grant 2023 worth RM10,000.
Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) in Learning Vector Geometry and Visualisation in Econometrics, Statistics and Analytics
This project seeks to enhance pedagogical methods in econometrics and analytics. By leveraging the capabilities of VR and AR technologies, this initiative aims to offer students a more immersive and intuitive comprehension of intricate theoretical concepts, specifically focusing on vector geometry and its utilisation in Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) estimation and visualisation of high-dimensional data. This project is funded by the School of Business Learning Innovation Fund (LIF) worth RM 5,000.
Social Media, Controversy and Dissent: Entanglements of Southeast Asian Popular Music
This project brings together scholars and practitioners working in Southeast Asian popular culture, gender and sexuality, performing arts, politics, and digital media. It considers current issues in how popular music intersects with controversial events and expressions of dissent, whether explicit or implicit. These include protest movements and marginalized groups such as minorities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ+ communities. The lab also examines the entanglements of such expressions of popular music (and culture) with local, global, and transnational dynamics. Aside from the usual ethnographic approaches, the project employs research methods such as netnography and sentiment analysis through big data sampling of social media and web content.
A Neurocinematic Analysis of P. Ramlee's Films and Music
This project investigates the lasting appeal of P. Ramlee's films and songs through a neurocinematic lens, combining film studies and neuroscience to explore how these works impact emotions and thoughts across various demographics. Employing EEG neuroimaging, psychometric assessments, and interviews, the study aims to map the emotional and cognitive responses elicited by these cultural artefacts. The research seeks to develop a model that links neurological activity with emotional engagement by understanding how visual and auditory stimuli in films influence brain behaviour. The project will offer a novel methodology on audience reception, nostalgia, and memory. This interdisciplinary approach promises to deepen our understanding of Malaysian cinema's role in societal cohesion and identity.
Cosmopolitan Arts of the Nusantara Southeast Asia Seminar and Workshop Series
This project explores the rich cultural heritage of the Nusantara region, focusing on the evolution of innovation and creativity in heritage arts across time and cultures in maritime Southeast Asia. Supported by a collaboration with HARTA Gallery and Museum, this series features public lectures and hands-on workshops on heritage arts, including keris, jewellery, textiles, wayang kulit, destar, music and films. Led by scholars, curators, and artisans from various organisations, the series aims to trace the cosmopolitan nature of innovation, foster cross-cultural dialogue, and promote the development of a sustainable ecosystem for preserving and innovating the region's arts.
Consulting
Building a Data-Driven Organisation with Big Data Management
This project seeks to build a data-driven organisation to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency through advanced business analytics and digital transformation strategies. Key elements include developing a central data warehouse, providing specialized training in data analytics for the workforce, and implementing AI and machine learning for better market analysis and customer segmentation. This transformation is expected to significantly increase market responsiveness and operational effectiveness.
Predictive Modeling and Optimisation of Orchestra Concert Programming
This project aims to enhance concert programming through a data-driven predictive model and optimisation. The model uses historical data and advanced statistical methods to identify the determinants of ticket sales, supporting strategic decisions in scheduling, pricing, and marketing. The goal is to optimize audience engagement and maximize revenue without compromising artistic integrity.
Monash teaching commitment
- BEW4010 Quantitative Research Methods
- BEW3110 Work Experience Program
- ETW3420 Forecasting Theory and Practice
- ETW3483 Applied Analytics
- ETW2510 Introduction to Econometrics
- ETW1001 Introduction to Business Analytics
- BEX3202 AI Application in Business (coming in 2026)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Econometrics, Doctor of Philosophy, Startup Innovation and Growth: Resource Constraints and The Mediating Role of Dynamic Capabilities, MONASH UNIVERSITY
Award Date: 16 Feb 2023
External positions
Member, International Association for the Study of Popular Music (Southeast Asia)
2024 → …
Member, International Association of Statistical Computing-Asian Regional Section
2023 → …
Member, Econometric Society
2015 → …
Member, International Statistical Institute
2014 → …
Research area keywords
- Applied Econometrics
- Entrepreneurship
- Strategic Management
- Computational Social Science
- Democracy
- Structural Modeling
- Innovation
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Boosting Monash's Global Reputation
Idris, I., Wijaya, D., Bonotti, M., Fordyce, R. & A. Khalim, N. H.
20/12/23 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Social media, controversy and dissent in Southeast Asian popular music: entanglements of Southeast Asian popular music
Johan, A., Ong, R., Lu, H., Mendoza, L., A Khalim, N. H., Iskandar, R. & Yunor, A., 25 Jul 2024, p. 63. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Evaluating the efficacy of monetary policy transmission channels in the context of Islamic financial intermediation: a quantitative examination utilising high-granularity datasets in the Malaysian dual banking system
A Khalim, N. H., 6 Dec 2023. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
Open Access -
The quadratic effect of life expectancy on economic growth
A Khalim, N. H., Mar 2017, Proceedings of the International Statistical Institute Regional Statistics Conference 2017: Enhancing Statistics, Prospering Human Life. 1st ed. Jakarta Indonesia: Bank Indonesia, p. 444-450 7 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Other › peer-review
Open Access -
A Study on Knowledge Content in Key Economic Sectors in Malaysia: Phase III (MYKE III): Final Report (Phase 1)
Nair, M. S., Ahmed, P. K., Lee, C., Vaithilingam, S., Lee, T. P., Chan, A. W., Hilles, A., Wing, R. L. T., Khalim, N. H. A., Hong Qing, Y., Hamdan, K., Raudah, M. & Hung Keith, L., Sept 2016, Economic Planning Unit. 389 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report › Research
Open Access -
An empirical study of the transmission mechanism and interest rates pass-through: conventional vs Islamic
A Khalim, N. H., 16 Sept 2014, p. 91. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
Prizes
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Grant for P. Ramlee 50-Year Tribute Research Symposium
A. Khalim, Nazirul Hazim (Recipient), 18 Oct 2023
Prize: Other distinction
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The World Bank Trust Fund for Statistical Capacity Building (WB TFSCB)
A. Khalim, Nazirul Hazim (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Other distinction
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The World Bank Trust Fund for Statistical Capacity Building (WB TFSCB)
A. Khalim, Nazirul Hazim (Recipient), 14 Feb 2017
Prize: Other distinction
Activities
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LAT: 60 Years of Cartoons (1964-2024)
Nazirul Hazim A. Khalim (Contributor) & Datuk Lat aka Mohammad Nor Mohd Khalid (Contributor)
2 Sept 2024 → 6 Sept 2024Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Performance/exhibition
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The Timelessness of P. Ramlee: The Cross-Generation Resonance of Ibu Mertua-Ku (1962).
Nazirul Hazim A. Khalim (Contributor)
15 Jun 2024Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Disinformation in Election and Its Impact to the Democractic Wellbeing
Matteo Bonotti (Contributor), Derry Wijaya (Contributor) & Nazirul Hazim A. Khalim (Contributor)
9 Dec 2024Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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The International Association for the Study of Popular Music (IASPM)
Nazirul Hazim A. Khalim (Member)
2024 → …Activity: External Academic Engagement › Professional association or peak discipline body
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Fahmi Reza: Design for Activism
Nazirul Hazim A. Khalim (Producer), Nadiah Ahmad (Producer), Zatul Iffah (Producer) & Fahmi Reza Mohd Zarin (Contributor)
7 Oct 2024 → 18 Oct 2024Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public event
Press/Media
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Accessibility to social media data crucial in combating misinformation
Nazirul Hazim A. Khalim, Ika Idris, Loganathan Krishnan & Mogana Darshini Ganggayah
26/10/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Prebunking fake news with the wisdom of the crowd
Nazirul Hazim A. Khalim & Ian Lim
26/10/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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P. Ramlee 50-Year Tribute Orchestra Concert
21/05/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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How big data and algorithms strengthen and threaten freedom, justice and development
Nazirul Hazim, Loganathan Krishnan, Priya Sharma, Emma Baulch, Preeti Raghunath & Stefan Bächtold
15/11/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature