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Associate Professor Dr. Salwani Arbak is a distinguished scholar and academic leader specializing in International Logistics, Halal Supply Chain Strategy, and Global Business Management. Holding a doctorate in International Studies with extensive postgraduate training in Business Administration, her research seamlessly bridges rigorous academic inquiry with actionable industry insights. Her core expertise encompasses international trade, multinational strategic management, cross-border commerce, and the digital transformation of global supply networks.
Renowned for her ability to translate complex theoretical frameworks into real-world business strategies, Dr. Salwani actively mentors students, industry practitioners, and policymakers in developing ethical, resilient, and globally competitive practices. Her research portfolio spans international trade dynamics, strategic management, the gig economy, halal logistics compliance, and firm competitiveness, all driven by a steadfast commitment to advancing sustainable and inclusive global markets.
In addition to her scholarly contributions, Dr. Salwani holds several prominent leadership and advisory roles. She currently serves as a Committee Member of the Governance, Leadership & International Relations Cluster under the Akademi Profesor Malaysia (APM) (2025–present), having previously served as Deputy Dean of Student Development and Alumni at Universiti Utara Malaysia (2024–2025). She also maintains active research affiliations as a Research Fellow at the Institute of Excellence for Islamic Jerusalem Studies (IEIJS) and an Associate Fellow at the Asian Institute of International Affairs and Diplomacy (AIIAD). Widely recognized for her academic authority and industry insight, she is regularly invited to serve as an external examiner for Master and Ph.D. dissertations, an APEL assessor at UUM, and a distinguished panelist at national and international academic seminars and conference.
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