Best Researcher Award
Ahmad Zamri Khairani
Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
| Ahmad Zamri Khairani |
| Affiliation |
Universiti Sains Malaysia |
| Country |
Malaysia |
| Google Scholar |
YoiAwuMAAAAJ |
| Documents |
140 |
| Citations |
1,618 |
| h-index |
21 |
| Subject Area |
Early Childhood Education |
| Event |
Top Teachers Awards |
| Scopus ID |
36761085000 |
| ORCID |
0000-0002-3832-8103 |
The Best Researcher Award recognition considers scholarly achievement, academic leadership, research productivity, supervision record, and contributions to educational assessment and psychometric research. Ahmad Zamri Khairani, an Associate Professor at Universiti Sains Malaysia, has established a research profile centered on psychometrics, educational testing, Rasch model analysis, teacher education, and higher education research. His academic activities include publication, supervision, research grant participation, scholarly review services, and curriculum leadership within the School of Educational Studies.[1]
Abstract
This article presents an academic overview of Ahmad Zamri Khairani and evaluates the suitability of his scholarly profile for recognition under the Best Researcher Award category associated with the Top Teachers Awards. The review considers educational qualifications, research productivity, publication influence, postgraduate supervision, scholarly reviewing activities, academic administration, and contributions to psychometric measurement and educational assessment. Particular attention is given to the application of Rasch measurement approaches and psychometric methodologies within educational research contexts.[2]
Keywords
Psychometrics; Educational Testing; Rasch Analysis; Teacher Education; Educational Assessment; Higher Education Research; Measurement Theory; Research Supervision; Academic Leadership; Educational Evaluation.
Introduction
Ahmad Zamri Khairani is an academic researcher affiliated with the School of Educational Studies at Universiti Sains Malaysia. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Master of Education from Universiti Sains Malaysia before completing a Ph.D. in Educational Testing at the International Islamic University Malaysia. His academic career has focused on psychometric analysis, educational measurement, teacher education, and assessment methodologies. He is particularly associated with the application and dissemination of Rasch Model analysis in educational research and professional training activities.[1]
Research Profile
Ahmad Zamri Khairani currently serves as an Associate Professor and has held administrative responsibilities including Chairman of the Bachelor of Arts with Education Degree Programme. His research interests encompass social sciences, psychometric analyses, Rasch analysis, teacher education, educational assessment, and higher education research.[1]
- BA (Hons.) Education – History & Mathematics
- Master of Education – Psychometrics & Educational Assessment
- PhD – Psychometrics & Educational Testing
- Member of the Psychometric Society
- Research Grants: 2 National Grants and 5 University Grants
- Extensive thesis and dissertation examination experience
Prior to his university appointment, he taught History, Mathematics, and Additional Mathematics at Sekolah Menengah Sains Lahad Datu and Sekolah Menengah Sains Teluk Intan. This educational background contributed to his later focus on assessment and measurement research.[1]
Research Contributions
A significant portion of Ahmad Zamri Khairani’s scholarly work concerns the development, validation, and evaluation of educational and psychological measurement instruments. His research applies psychometric principles to educational assessment, personality measurement, diagnostic testing, formative assessment, teacher professional identity, educational program evaluation, and behavioral research.[3]
His supervision record demonstrates sustained engagement with postgraduate research. He has supervised numerous doctoral and master’s candidates addressing educational measurement, vocational education, psychology, learning assessment, teacher education, health behavior models, and Rasch-based instrument development.[1]
In addition, he has served as a reviewer for internationally recognized journals including Sustainability, Frontiers in Psychology, Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, BMC Medical Education, IEEE Access, Psychology in the Schools, Heliyon, BMC Psychology, and several Scopus-indexed educational journals.[1]
Publications
In the highly cited publication “The pattern of skewness and kurtosis using mean score and logit in measuring adversity quotient (AQ) for normality testing” (2020) and “Reviewing the challenges of implementing formative assessment in Asia: The need for a professional development program“(2017), Ahmad Zamri Khairani examined evidence from 21 studies across Asian educational settings. The study identified insufficient teacher assessment literacy as a major challenge and recommended structured professional development programs to strengthen formative assessment practices and improve student learning outcomes.
Selected publications with demonstrated scholarly visibility include the following works, which have attracted substantial highly citation activity within educational measurement and psychometric research communities.[2][4][5][6]
- The Pattern of Skewness and Kurtosis Using Mean Score and Logit in Measuring Adversity Quotient (AQ) for Normality Testing (2020).
- Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) for Adversity Quotient (AQ) Instrument among Youth (2019).
- Reviewing the Challenges of Implementing Formative Assessment in Asia: The Need for a Professional Development Program (2017).
Research Impact
Research impact may be assessed through publication output, citation performance, postgraduate supervision, peer-review contributions, and influence on educational measurement practices. Available indicators report 140 documents, 1,618 citations, and an h-index of 21, suggesting a sustained scholarly presence within the field of educational assessment and psychometrics.[2]
His postgraduate supervision record includes numerous completed doctoral projects and ongoing doctoral supervision activities. Such engagement reflects an active role in developing research capacity and mentoring emerging scholars in educational research and measurement sciences.[1]
- Graduated PhD Students: 18
- Ongoing PhD Students: 31
- Graduated Master’s Students: 2+
- International journal reviewer across SCIE, SSCI, and Scopus-indexed journals
- Contributor to psychometric instrument validation and Rasch measurement research
Award Suitability
Based on the available academic record, Ahmad Zamri Khairani demonstrates characteristics commonly associated with research excellence awards. These include a sustained publication profile, measurable citation impact, leadership in postgraduate supervision, active participation in scholarly peer review, successful research grant involvement, and recognized expertise in psychometric analysis and educational testing.[1][2]
His contributions extend beyond publication activity to include methodological capacity building through workshops, instrument development, educational evaluation research, and support for international scholarly communication. Such activities align with the objectives typically emphasized in researcher recognition frameworks.[1]
Conclusion
Ahmad Zamri Khairani has established a substantial academic profile within educational assessment, psychometrics, and teacher education. His educational background, publication record, citation performance, postgraduate supervision achievements, journal review service, and institutional leadership collectively demonstrate a sustained commitment to scholarly advancement. Within the context of the Top Teachers Awards, the available evidence indicates a research career characterized by academic productivity, methodological expertise, and contributions to educational measurement research.[1][2]
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References
- Ahmad Zamri Khairani academic biography, institutional profile, supervision record, research interests, professional memberships, administrative responsibilities, teaching portfolio, and scholarly service information.↩
- Google Scholar Author Profile. Citation metrics, publication record, and h-index data. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=YoiAwuMAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
- Selected scholarly publications and citation records associated with educational assessment, Rasch analysis, psychometric testing, and formative assessment research. Scopus Author Profile
- Matore EM, Khairani AZ. The Pattern of Skewness and Kurtosis Using Mean Score and Logit in Measuring Adversity Quotient (AQ) for Normality Testing. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33899/ijfgcn.2020.13.3.45
- Effendi M, Matore EM, Khairani AZ, Adnan R. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) for Adversity Quotient (AQ) Instrument among Youth. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31838/jcr.06.06.40
- Do Quyen NT, Khairani AZ. Reviewing the Challenges of Implementing Formative Assessment in Asia: The Need for a Professional Development Program. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5296/jsss.v4i1.10001