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Ahmad M. Al Yakin
Ahmad Al Yakin
is a distinguished academic, researcher, and educator affiliated with Universitas Al Asyariah Mandar (UNASMAN) in West Sulawesi, Indonesia. Known for his interdisciplinary scholarship bridging education, digital technology, and human development, Dr. Ahmad Al Yakin has established himself as one of the leading figures in the study of educational innovation, instructional design, and technology-enhanced learning in the Indonesian higher education landscape. He earned his doctoral degree in Educational Technology and Curriculum Development, focusing on digital pedagogy and transformative learning models in higher education. His academic journey reflects a consistent commitment to improving educational access and quality through technology integration, cross-cultural collaboration, and applied research in Education 5.0 and 7.0 frameworks. As a lecturer and researcher at Universitas Al Asyariah Mandar, Dr. Al Yakin has contributed extensively to curriculum development and educational technology initiatives that align with the national vision for digital transformation in higher education. Dr. Ahmad Al Yakin’s research interests span virtual learning environments, generative AI in education, academic well-being, feedback literacy, digital resilience, and the ethics of AI-based learning ecosystems. His body of work explores how educators and students can leverage artificial intelligence and immersive technologies to foster creativity, empathy, and inclusivity in teaching and learning processes. His current research examines how AI and virtual reality tools can enhance learners’ cognitive engagement and mental well-being, particularly in post-pandemic learning contexts. In addition to his academic role, Dr. Al Yakin has been actively involved in international editorial boards and collaborative research projects, contributing to global discussions on educational reform and digital pedagogy. He has served as an editor, reviewer, and chapter contributor for several international academic publishers, including IGI Global, Taylor & Francis, and Springer Nature. His collaborations often focus on comparative education, human–AI interaction, and the social dimensions of technology in the learning process. As an educator, Dr. Al Yakin is deeply committed to student-centered learning and community engagement. He regularly mentors early-career academics and postgraduate students, encouraging them to adopt innovative methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches in their research. His pedagogical philosophy emphasizes the integration of local wisdom (kearifan lokal) with global educational paradigms, reflecting his belief that sustainable education must be both culturally grounded and globally adaptive. Dr. Ahmad Al Yakin is also a frequent speaker at national and international conferences, addressing themes such as digital literacy, AI in education, and well-being in virtual learning spaces. His publications and presentations have earned recognition for their originality and relevance to emerging global challenges in higher education. Beyond academia, Dr. Al Yakin is a strong advocate for ethical AI deployment and the humanization of digital learning, arguing that technological advancement must serve as a tool for empathy, empowerment, and equity. His intellectual leadership continues to inspire a new generation of scholars in Indonesia and beyond to envision education as a transformative, humane, and digitally fluent enterprise.
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