Muhammad IQbaL Hanafri Lecturer • Researcher • Vice Rector

Muhammad IQbaL Hanafri, S.Pi., M.Kom.

Man Jadda wa Jada, Fastabiqul Khairat, Innallaaha Ma’ana “Siapa yang bersungguh-sungguh maka pasti akan menuai hasilnya, selalu berlomba-lomba dalam kebaikan, InsyaAllah Allah akan selalu bersama kita.”
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About Me

Currently, I am a lecturer and researcher at the Global Institute of Technology and Business (Bina Sarana Global) in Tangerang. My research mainly focuses on gamification, game-based learning, metaverses, technology-enhanced learning, and interactive media. I also have a great interest in online businesses, such as SEO, niche market analyses, and marketing strategy.

Education

Ph.D. in Digital Learning (Student) NTUST, Taiwan | 2019 – Present Graduate Institute of Digital Learning and Education. Supervised by Assoc. Prof. Shirley Chen, Ph.D.
Master in Applied Computing (S2) Budi Luhur University | 2015 Applied Computing Engineering. Supervised by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Setyawan Widyarto.
Bachelor in Marine Fisheries (S1) IPB University | 2009 Management and Business of Marine Fisheries. Supervised by Prof. Dr. Arif Satria.

Certifications

Certified Lecturer (Sertifikasi Dosen) Ministry of Research and Higher Education (RISTEKDIKTI), 2017.
Workplace Assessor Badan Nasional Sertifikasi Profesi (BNSP), 2015.
Verificator of SINTA Science and Technology Index, 2019.
Editor in Chief Academic Journal of Computer Science Research (AJCSR).

Apps & Innovation (2025)

Global Mail Global Testing Global Asset Global Ormawa Helpdesk E-SPMI PaperQU Mr. Bo

Job Experiences

Head of Quality Assurance (BPM) Global Institute | 2024 – Now
Vice Rector of Non-Academic Affairs Global Institute | 2022 – Now
Founder School of Life Institute (SLI) | 2021 – 2023 Startup focusing on health and digital education.
Lecturer & Researcher Global Institute | 2013 – Now
Head of LPPM (Research & Community Dev) STMIK Bina Sarana Global | 2013 – 2020
Teacher SMPIT Al Fityan | 2013
Project Management PT First Media / Link Net | 2011 – 2012
Facilitator Dompet Dhuafa Republika | Donggala, Central Sulawesi, 2009 – 2010

Organization Experiences

Secretary-General Indonesian Scholars Network (ISNet) | 2021 – Now
President FORMMIT Taiwan | 2020 – 2021
Taiwan Representative Human Initiative (HI) | Taipei, 2020
Secretary of Science Tech & Human Dev Indonesian Scholars Network (ISNet) | 2018 – 2021
Head Advisor & Pembina Kemahasiswaan STMIK Bina Sarana Global | 2014 – 2019
Yayasan Rumah Mitra Masyarakat Mandiri Staff Communication, Networks & Media | 2010 – 2011
BEM KM IPB (Student Executive Board) Staff National Policy Department | 2005 – 2006
Chairman of KARANG 40 Kesatuan Rohis FPIK IPB | 2003 – 2009
General Secretary & HR Staff FKM-C IPB University | 2003 – 2005
HIMASEPA IPB Head of Human Resource and Development | 2004 – 2005
Secretary & Secretary II DKM & Baitul Maal Nurul Iman | 2008 – 2009
RISNI (Young Mosque Organization) Head of Da’wah Department | 2001 – 2005

Committee Experiences

Jury of Digital Marketing (2023, 2024)Vocational High School Competition (LKS SMK), Tangerang City.
Chairman of TDQ Taipei (2019)Taiwan Dauroh Al Qur’an at Taipei Grand Mosque by FORMMIT.
Jury of Graphic Design (2018, 2019)Vocational High School Competition (LKS SMK), Tangerang City.
Clean Tech Innovation Denmark (2017)Online Streaming Class Co-op with PPI Denmark & University of Copenhagen.
Student Outbond Training (2015)Lead Trainer for STMIK Bina Sarana Global in Bogor.
BEM IPB Politic Gallery (2006)Pelatihan Aktualisasi dan Advokasi (PLAKAD) Student Board.
New Student Greeting (2005)“Pagi Anaba DKM Al Hurriyyah” Bogor Agricultural University.
Coordinator FOSSA IPB (2003)Smart and Accurate Competition for Senior High School Students.
Try Out RISNI Committee (2003)Committee of SPMB RISNI for Young Mosque Org.

Academic Achievements

PKM-RSH Metaverse Educational Env. (2023) Implementation of Metaverse for Kingdom History Education. Supported by Kemendikbudristek.
PIMNAS MALANG Finalist (2006) National Research Finalist: Prototype of Sea Weeds Dryer Tool Based on Sun Energy.
National Critical Opinion (PPKM) Analysis of Oil Subsidy Policy and Its Welfare Impact (2006).
IPB Ecology & PAI Assistant Bogor Agricultural University | 2005 – 2006

Trainings, Courses & Seminars

Guru Penggerak & Merdeka Belajar Speaker (2023)
Motivasi Studi Lanjut Luar Negeri Speaker (2020)
Winning Scholarship within 3 Continents (2020)
Tips Raih Beasiswa HIMPAS & FORMMIT (2020)
DLSA Conference at NTUST Taiwan (2020)
Conference: Epistemology at NTNU Taipei
IEEE Indonesia Section Gathering (2019)
LLDIKTI SINTA Verificator Workshop (2019)
Writing Research Proposal by ISNet (2018)
Scientific Articles Workshop Kopertis (2017)
Big Data Startup Opportunities Seminar (2017)
Building Human Capital Digital Era (2017)
Preparing for E-Business Solution (2017)
E-journal Optimization Workshop (2016)
UI E-Learning Development Seminar (2016)
BNSP Workplace Assessor Certification (2015)
Entrepreneurship Jalan Sukses MEA (2015)
“CMS, Domain & Hosting” Trainer (2015)
AutoCad 3D Short Course LP3I (2015)
International Journals Seminar Dinas Banten (2015)
Research Method & Road Map Trainings (2014)
IT-Preneurship Membangun Negeri (2013)
School of Murobbi Al Banna (2012)
Mario Teguh Golden Ways Participant (2011)
First Media Optical Fiber Tech (2011)
Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) DD (2009)
TOEFL Preparation at LIA (2009)
Campus Technology Expansion IPB (2005)
Ocean Outlook: Marine Policy Seminar (2004)
Indonesian Agribusiness Prospect IPB (2003)
General English Course LB-LIA (2002-2003)