Ts. Dr Mohd Misron Bin Omar

Ts. Dr Mohd Misron Bin Omar

  • Lecturer
Department of Management
  • ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Business School
SDGs Focus

Biography

Dr. Ron Omar brings over 20 years of industry experience into academia, having held key roles from Head of Procurement and Logistics to Vice President of Operations in Government-Linked Companies (GLCs), including a TELCO joint venture between PERNAS and NEC Japan, and the Johor International Skills Hub.

A global learner, he has participated in knowledge exchange programs in Austria, Germany and Switzerland, AOTS (Japan), Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (Australia),  ISECOM (Barcelona, Spain), and Thomas PPA (UK).  A proud early alumnus of the Royal Malaysian Navy’s sail training ship, Kapal Layar Diraja Tunas Samudera, Dr. Ron Omar is passionate about transportation, particularly maritime freight, and is dedicated to bridging industry insights with academic excellence. 

Academic & Professional Qualifications

  • PhD in Management, UNITAR International University, Malaysia (2023)
  • MSc. in Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia (2002)
  • BSc. in Business Administration (Transportation & Logistics), Iowa State University of Science and Technology, USA (1996)
  • Certificate in Company Administration, International Islamic University, Malaysia (2007)
  • Diploma in Public Administration, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia (1994)

Research Interests

  • Halal Supply Chain
  • Leveraging Technology in Transportation & Logistics
  • Strategic Supply Chain Management
  • Supply Chain Sustainability

Teaching Areas

  • Procurement
  • Logistics
  • Freight Transportation
  • Supply Chain

Courses Taught

  • Global Procurement Management
  • Freight and Logistics Management
  • Freight Transportation

Notable Publications

  1. Omar, M.M., Shadan, H., & Akhir, R.M. (2025). An Artificial Intelligence-Based Sustainable Halalan Toyyiban Supply Chain Knowledge Dissemination System: The Conceptual Model. Paper presented at the 6th International Conference of Information Science (ICIS 2025), Port Dickson, Malaysia.
  2. Maskun, R., M.Khairi, S.M., Johar, E.R., Sulaiman, M.N.A., & Omar, M.M. (2025). Considering the Significance of Digital Competences on Social Science Graduates’ Employability: Views from Young Professionals on Board.  Paper presented at Persidangan Kebangsaan Ekonomi Malaysia Ke 17 (PERKEM 17), Ipoh, Malaysia.
  3. Omar, M.M., & Akhir, R.M. (2023). Conceptual Model for AI Integration in Logistics: A Case Study for Malaysia.  Paper presented at Perdana University Conference (PUC 2023), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  4. Omar, M.M., M.Said, H., Akhir, R.M., Ab.Hamid, N.R., Y., M.M., & K., M.M. (2022). The Moderating Effect of Demographic Variables on Business Service Professionals’ Knowledge Sharing Behaviour. Paper presented at the 10th International Conference on Entrepreneurship, Business & Technology (InCEBT 2022), Kota Bharu, Malaysia.
  5. Omar, M.M., Akhir, R.M., Ab.Hamid, N.R., Y., M.M., & K., M.M. (2022). Trust, Commitment, Motivation and Knowledge Sharing Behaviour Among Business Service Professionals.  Paper presented at the 10th Knowledge Management International Conference (KMICE 2021), UUM Sintok, Malaysia. 

Professional Associations

  1. Professional Technologist, Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT)
  2. Chartered Member, Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILTM)
  3. Ordinary Member, Ikhtisas Kelautan Malaysia (IKMAL)