Dr. Hafiz oversees a multidisciplinary team responsible for advancing applied research, technology validation, technology transfer, and digital economy projects that support Sarawak’s digital transformation agenda. His work focuses on bridging research and industry by translating emerging technologies, including AI, data-driven solutions, and digital innovations, into market-ready applications. Through collaborations with industry partners, research institutions, and ecosystem stakeholders, his team develops and validates solutions across sectors such as smart agriculture, smart aquaculture, and smart cities, while building sector-specific data and digital knowledge foundations to enable AI-driven insights and strengthen Sarawak’s digital economy ecosystem.