CONTACT 

Phone : + 603-8921 3735
Email : nikhaz@ukm.edu.my

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nik Mohd Hazrul Nik Hashim

Associate Professor of Marketing

Biography

Nik Mohd Hazrul Nik Hashim is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the Graduate School of Business, National University of Malaysia. He holds a PhD in Marketing from the University of Melbourne and brings over 25 years of academic experience, including a casual teaching stint in Australia. His scholarly expertise lies in the domains of product innovation, with broader research interests encompassing consumer behavior, branding, electronic commerce, and sustainable marketing. He is particularly proficient in advanced moderation analysis using syntax-based programming techniques. He is also well-known for his novel approach to research, which systematically encapsulates and streamlines the entire research process without compromising academic rigor and quality. Nik has published more than 50 peer-reviewed articles in prestigious international journals, including the Journal of Retailing & Consumer Services, Review of Managerial Science, Tourism Review, Journal of Product & Brand Management, Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics, Journal of Fashion Marketing & Management, Technology in Society, International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, Journal of Sensory Studies, The Service Industries Journal, International Journal of Emerging Markets, Journal of Relationship Marketing, Journal of Asia Business Studies, Journal of Islamic Marketing, Journal of Nonprofit & Public Sector Marketing, Journal of Financial Services Marketing, European Journal of International Management, and Renewable Energy . He has led numerous research projects and collaborated extensively with professional agencies such as Centre for Collaborative Innovation, Malaysian Foundation for Innovation, and various private-sector organizations, mostly on matters pertaining to product innovation and commercial value. His teaching performance has been consistently recognized through multiple institutional teaching awards. He is passionate about knowledge sharing and believes that real-world projects or practical applications should be embedded in the teaching process.
Assoc Prof Dr Nik Mohd Hazrul Nik Hashim

SELECTED JOURNAL PUBLICATION

Mohammad O. Gani, Hiran Roy, Kifayat N. Rafi, & Nik M. Hazrul (2026), Assessing Hatred and Anti-Brand Activism within Online Brand Communities: The Roles of Ideological Imbalance and Online Brand Avoidance, Journal of Product and Brand Management. Forthcoming (Emerald — Q1, SSCI ISI Impact Factor: 5.70, No APC)

Chan Kuan Thye & Nik M. Hazrul (2026), Dimensions of Multichannel Integration Quality (MCIQ), MC Task Differentiation and MC Segment Differentiation: Effects on the Performance of Banking Omnichannel, International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management. Forthcoming (Emerald — Q2, SSCI ISI Impact Factor: 3.00, No APC)

Nurul Ain Jamaludin & Nik M. Hazrul (2026), Tasting Emotions: How Hedonic Emotions, Experience, and Psychological Trais Amplify Fine Dining Post-Consumption Behaviors. Journal of Sensory Studies. Forthcoming (Wiley — Q2, SSCI ISI Impact Factor: 1.60, No APC)

Shao Zefeng, Nik M. Hazrul, Zhao Na, & Bao Wenhan (2026), Leveraging Social Presence to Drive Impulsive Buying in Live Shopping: The Roles of Self-Efficacy, Psychological Ownership, and Perceived Scarcity, Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics. Forthcoming (Emerald — Q1, SSCI ISI Impact Factor: 3.90, No APC)

Faizan Abd Jabar, Nik M. Hazrul, Mashita Abdul Jabar, & Mohd Nazri Mohd Nor (2026), How Brand Personality, Experience, Affection, and Involvement Cultivates Post-Behaviors in Muslim Fashion Branded Garment, Journal of Islamic Marketing. Forthcoming (Emerald — Q2, SSCI ISI Impact Factor: 4.70, No APC) 

Nurul Ain Jamaludin & Nik M. Hazrul (2026), Exploring the Role of Hedonic Emotions on Attitudinal Loyalty and E-WOM: A Contingency Framework and Propositions, Journal of Foodservice Business Research. Forthcoming (Taylor & Francis — Q2, SCOPUS, No APC) 

Zafirah Hanoum & Nik M. Hazrul (2026), Towards a Greener Drive: Unravelling the Dynamics of Brand Positioning, Value, Promotions, and Behaviours in Post-Adoption Scenarios. Journal of Islamic Marketing. Forthcoming (Emerald — Q2, SSCI ISI Impact Factor: 4.70, No APC) 

Kifayat N. Rafi, Mohammad O. Gani, Nik M. Hazrul, Muhammad S. Rahman, & Mohammad Masukujjaman (2025), The Influence of 360-degree VR Videos on Tourism Web-usage Behaviour: The Role of Web Navigability and Visual Interface Design Quality, Tourism Review, 80(3), 725-741. (Emerald — Q1, SSCI ISI Impact Factor: 7.80, No APC)

Zhao Na, Nik M. Hazrul, Nakaya Kakuda, & Shuyang Si (2025), Charging the Soul: Tailoring Five Experiential Marketing Dimensions to Harness the Appeal of Electric Vehicles for Different Psychological Traits, Technology in Society, 82, 102902. (Elsevier — Q1, SSCI ISI Impact Factor: 12.50, No APC)

Nurul Amirah Othman, Nik M. Hazrul, & Norzalita Abdul Aziz (2025), Are you a Loyal Diner? Enhancing Post-Consumption Behaviors in Full-Service Settings through Personalization, Friendliness, and Motivation, Journal of Asia Business Studies, 19(1), 103-128. (Emerald — Q1, SSCI ISI Impact Factor: 3.00, No APC)

Zhao Na, Nik M. Hazrul, Nakaya Kakuda, & Shuyang Si (2025), Crafting Global Green Consumption: The Role of Personality Traits and Experiential Marketing in the Beverage Industry, Journal of Global Information Management, 33(1), 1-30. (IGI Global — Q1, WoS, SSCI ISI Impact Factor: 3.90, Open Access)

 Nik M. Hazrul, Nor Rahimy Khalid, Suraya Akmar Mokhtaruddin, Abdullah Al-Mamun, & Abdul Razzaque (2024), Innovative Attributes, Brand Reputation, and Behavioral Consequences in the Clothing Industry: The Roles of Self-Congruity and Value Consciousness, Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management, 28(2), 379-401. (Emerald — Q2, SSCI ISI Impact Factor: 3.30, No APC)

Syed Shah Alam, Mohammad Masukujjaman, Husam A. Kokash, & Nik M. Hazrul (2024), Application of TPB-SOR Theory on Remanufactured Product Buying Intention among Malaysian Consumers: Mediation of TPB Constructs and Functional Value, Journal of Remanufacturing, 14, 125-154. (Springer Nature — Q1, SSCI ISI Impact Factor: 4.16, No APC)

Nik M. Hazrul, & Amin Ansary (2023), Global Product Rollout Strategies and Performance: The Moderating Effects of Product Innovativeness, Order of Entry, and Firm Size, European Journal of International Management, 21(3), 369-399. (Inderscience & Elsevier — Q2, SSCI ISI Impact Factor: 1.00, No APC)

Perengki Susanto, Enamul Hoque, Najeeb Ullah Shah, Andel Hopi Candra, Nik M. Hazrul, & Nor Liza Abdullah (2023), Entrepreneurial orientation and performance of SMEs: The roles of marketing capabilities and social media usage, Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies, 15(2), 379-403. (Emerald — Q2, SSCI ISI Impact Factor: 3.00, No APC)

Perengki Susanto, Enamul Hoque, Nik M. Hazrul, & Najeeb Ullah Shah (2022), Moderating Effects of Perceived Risk on Determinants and Outcome of E-money Behaviour. International Journal of Emerging Markets, 17(2), 530-549. (Emerald — Q2, SSCI ISI Impact Factor: 3.00, No APC)

Nik M. Hazrul, Yap Hock Ann, Amin Ansary, & John A. Xavier (2022), Contingent Effects of Decision-making and Customer Centricity on Public-Sector Innovation Success, Journal of Nonprofit & Public Sector Marketing, 34(1), 36-70. (Taylor & Francis — Q2, SSCI ISI Impact Factor: 1.30, No APC)

Enamul Hoque, M. Kabir Hassan, Nik M. Hazrul, & Zaher Tarek (2019), Factors Affecting Islamic Banking Behavioral Intentions: The Moderating Effects of Customer Marketing Practices and Financial Consideration, Journal of Financial Services Marketing, 24, 44-58. (Springer Nature & Palgrave — Q2, SSCI ISI Impact Factor: 4.30, No APC)

Sonia Vilches-Montero, Nik M. Hazrul, Ameet Pandit, & Renzo Bravo-Olavarria (2018), Using the Senses to Evaluate Aesthetic Products at the Point of Sale: The Moderating Role of Consumers’ Goals, Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 40, 82-90. (Elsevier — Q1, SSCI ISI Impact Factor: 13.10, No APC)

 Amin Ansary & Nik M. Hazrul (2018), Brand Image and Equity: The Mediating Role of Brand Equity Drivers and Moderating Effects of Product Type and Word of Mouth, Review of Managerial Science, 12(4), 969-1002. (Springer Nature — Q1, SSCI ISI Impact Factor: 9.60, No APC)

Enamul Hoque, Nik M. Hazrul, & Mohammed Razzaque (2018), Effects of Attitude on Behavioral Intentions among Islamic Banking Customers: The Role of Communication and Financial Concerns, The Service Industries Journal, 38(13-14), 1017-1042. (Taylor & Francis — Q1, SSCI ISI Impact Factor: 7.40, No APC)

Enamul Hoque, Nik M. Hazrul, & Mohammad Hafizi Azmi (2018), Moderating Effects of Marketing Communication and Financial Consideration on Customer Attitude and Intention to Purchase Islamic Banking Products: A Conceptual Framework, Journal of Islamic Marketing, 9(4), 799-822. (Emerald — Q2, SSCI ISI Impact Factor: 4.70, No APC)

Nur Jahan Khan, Mohammed Razzaque, & Nik M. Hazrul (2017), Intention of and Commitment towards Purchasing Luxury Products: A Study of Muslim Consumers in Malaysia, Journal of Islamic Marketing, 8(3), 476-495. (Emerald — Q2, SSCI ISI Impact Factor: 4.70, No APC) 

Zuraidah Zainol, Norjaya Yasin, Nor Asiah Omar, & Nik M. Hazrul (2014), Determining the Key Factors of Customer−Brand Relationship Investment Dimensions: Insights from Malaysian Mobile Phone Users, Journal of Relationship Marketing, 13, 318-342. (Routledge, Taylor & Francis — Q1, SCOPUS, No APC)

Syed Shah Alam, Nik M. Hazrul, Mamunur Rashid, Nor Asiah Omar, Nilufar Ahsan, & Md Daud Ismail (2014), Small-scale Household Renewable Energy Usage Intention: Theoretical Development and Empirical Settings, Renewable Energy: An International Journal, 68, 255-263. (Elsevier — Q1, SSCI ISI Impact Factor: 9.10, No APC)

RESEARCH AREA

Specialisation
Product Innovation and New Product Development

Research Interest

  • Consumer reaction to products
  • Product innovation
  • Consumer behavior
  • Branding and Positioning
  • Eco-products and Environmental marketing
  • Product launch and Strategic marketing
  • Product design and Packaging

TEACHING

New Product Development, Product & Innovation Management, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Green Marketing, Research Methodology, Product Policy and Strategy, Consumer Behavior Theory & Research, Conceptual Design