K. AZRIL ISMAIL

I have traded the gavel of the Rector for the silver-stained apron of a practitioner; moving from the corridors of academic governance to the quiet intensity of the darkroom. My career has been a long interrogation of the frameworks that hold our culture together: shaping national standards, mentoring the next generation of scholars, and bridging the distance between the lecture hall and the archive.

Now, I am stepping away from the administrative layers to return to the marrow of the image. I am an architect of research and a student of light, merging two decades of institutional leadership with the volatile, sacred chemistry of the past. My works now are the culmination of a life spent navigating the friction between policy and poetry, memory and its reclamation.

HIGHER EDUCATION CAREER

DEPUTY RECTOR (ACADEMIC AFFAIRS)

INTERIM RECTOR (March - June 2024)

National Academy of Arts, Heritage and Culture (ASWARA); Nov 2022 - Oct 2025

Academic Leadership:

Provided leadership and strategic direction for all academic programs and initiatives within ASWARA. Working closely with the Rector and other academic administrators to set educational goals and priorities.

Curriculum Development:

Overseeing the development, review, and improvement of academic programs and curricula. This includes designing courses, creating degree programs, and ensuring alignment with industry standards and educational trends.

Faculty Management:

Responsible for recruiting, hiring, and supervising academic faculty members. facilitate faculty development and evaluate their performance.

Academic Planning:

Participated in academic planning processes, including setting academic calendars, scheduling classes, and managing resources required for academic activities.

Accreditation and Quality Assurance:

Maintain ASWARA's accreditation and ensure compliance with relevant educational standards. This involves periodic continuous audit assessment, data collection, and reporting.

Research and Innovation:

Encouraging and supporting research and innovation among faculty and students is part of the role, fostering a culture of intellectual exploration and discovery.

Academic Policies:

Developing, implementing, enforcing, and updating academic policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure fairness and consistency in academic affairs.

Budget Management:

Managing budgets related to academic affairs, including allocating funds for faculty, research, and educational resources.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Collaborating with various stakeholders, including government agencies, industry partners, and other educational institutions, to enhance the academic reputation and opportunities at ASWARA.

Reporting:

Providing regular updates and reports on academic performance and initiatives to the Rector, the Ministries; and other relevant authorities.

Problem Resolution:

Addressing academic-related challenges and conflict, both among faculty and students, to maintain a positive and productive learning environment.

Significant Contribution:

Internationalisation for ASWARA

Licensing from Kementerian Dalam Negeri (KDN) / Ministry of Home Affairs, & Development for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture (MOTAC) on the policy as the ‘Agensi Kawal Selia’ (Regulatory Agency) for the International students intake under its agencies.

Guideline for ‘Professor & Associate Professor of Practise’ for the National Academy of Arts, Culture & Heritage (ASWARA)

Establishing ASWARA’s International Students Management Office & Mobility Programmes with Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) for the international students.

Industry-Academy linkage

Active engagements: Institut Seni Indonesia (Aceh, Bali, Bandung, Surakarta, Padangpanjang)

Faber-Castell Malaysia, UiTM, University Malaya, Institut Seni Indonesia (Aceh and Denpasar, Bali), University Multimedia Nusantara,, & Universiti Esa-Unggul, Jakarta, Indonesia

Development of the document for the guidelines for ‘Non-Traditional Research Output’ (NTRO) for MYRAwith UPM, UM, USM, UPSI, Swinburne University, UMN Jakarta, Indonesia

Development Off-shore ASWARA’s Programmes for ASWARA Sarawak

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RESEARCH FELLOW,

Taylor’s University, Malaysia Oct 2021-2023 (P/T)

Duties:

Develop new ideas for research in collaboration with faculty members and external parties. Plans research projects, preparation of proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g. for funding and contractual purposes.

Managing the research activities of the team, including research budgets and managing the use of research resources.

Supervision of postgraduate research students and in the development of student/ junior researchers’ research skills.

Development in the research reports and publications, preparing papers and presenting research progress and outcomes of research projects.

SENIOR ADJUNCT LECTURER

De Institute of Creative Arts & Design, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur Oct 2021-Dec 2021 (Contract)

Advisory Role:

Viva Voce, Advisor for the Malaysia Qualification Agency (MQA);

Advisor for the Masters programme & documentation.

Advisory on the review and revamping of the current undergraduate programmes.

DIRECTOR, (ASSISTANT PROFESSOR)

De Institute of Creative Arts & Design, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur 2019-2021

Portfolio: Managing Faculty as Dean / Director;

9 active programmes & 5 Departments (Multimedia and Art & Design; (Diploma, Degree to Master’s Programmes)

Build up the academic standing of the Faculty.

Develop and manage the Faculty’s annual budget.

Acting Head of Postgraduate Studies

Master of Art & Design courses:

Research Methodology, Graduate Seminar & Proposal Review, Supervisor for Masters’ candidates.

Primary Work:

Oversee planning, marketing, logistics, revenue management, programme accreditation for 9 continuing art & design programmes, professional training development of staff and alumni.

Other Tasks:

Committee member of the University’s Deans & Senior Management, & Senate Level, Industry Co-op initiatives (MoU, MoA), Faculty Strategic Partnership planning, Member of Centre of Research (CERVIE), SDG Partnership, University’s Art Publications, Committee member for the UCSI’s ‘Artist-in-Residence’ Policy and Programme, Head Committee ‘mySTORY’ Competition, Head Editor for bi-monthly Faculty’s Newsletter (On Point!), managing the MQA Documentations for all active programmes, evaluation for candidates through APEL-C, Faculty’s Research Development & Industry Initiatives.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR; HEAD OF POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT,

De Institute of Creative Arts & Design, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur 2018-Present

Portfolio:

Facilitating Research Programme for Master of Art & Design.

Postgraduate Master of Art & Design courses: Research Methodology, Graduate Seminar & Proposal Review, Supervisor for Masters candidates.

Other Tasks:

MQA Documentations, APEL-C, Research Development, Academic, & Industry Initiatives & Strategic Partnerships

ASSOCIATE LECTURER / DEMONSTRATOR,

Plymouth University 2015 - 2016

Alternative Photographic process.

DESIGN MANUFACTURING WORKSHOP MANAGER,

Brunel Laboratories, Pymouth University, 2015-16

Managing Timber Manufacturing & Production; Laser Cutting-Etching Design Workshop, Prototyping

SENIOR LECTURER,

University Technology MARA (UiTM), Faculty of Art & Design, Media Studies, Malaysia, 2007 - 2010

Lecture & Research: Photographic Based Studies

LECTURER,

Limkokwing Institute of Creative Technology University, Cyberjaya, Malaysia, 2005 – 2007

Photography Lecturer

PhD, Faculty of Art, University of Plymouth, 2010 – 2015

Area of Expertise: Prison Graffiti Studies, Malaysian Visual & Vernacular Culture (Arts & Social Science) Other area of Research: 19th Century Photographic Processes

Supervisors:

Prof Dr Daniel Maudlin (Vernacular Culture)

Prof Malcolm Miles (Visual Culture Subject Matter Expert)

Dr Sarah Bennet (Practitioner on Wall Arts)

General Teaching Assistant Certification, Plymouth University, 2011

MA, Faculty of Art, University Technology MARA (UiTM) Malaysia, 2002-2005

Area of Research: Prison Graffiti Studies, Photographic

Documentation Methodology Collaborative Research: Textile Material Studies on Ceiba Patendra (Kapok tree)

BFA, Media Studies (Photography), Columbus College of Art & Design, 1997-2001,

Area of Studies: Media Studies, Still Based (Photography)

1. ‘Bali Bhuwana Rupa: Adhi Jnana Astam (Mastery-Mind-Marvel)’, ARMA Museum, Bali, Indonesia, Selected Works with Azrul K. Abdullah, Feb 2026

2. ’Bali Global Arts Map Exhibition’, Institut Seni Indonesia Denpasar, Komuneka Gallery, Bali, Indonesia, Selected Works, Oct 2024

3. ’Rong Rupa Rakta’ Festival Kesenian Indonesia, Bali, Selected Works, 2023

4. ‘Outsider-In’, Pameran Menjangkau 100-tahun Penjara, Muzium Penjara, Melaka, 2022

5. ’Semangat Redang’: Collaborative Performance with Aida Redza (Performing Artist) for the ‘Re- Opening’ of the Malaysian National Art Gallery, 21st June 2022.

6. ’Ssega Angin’; Collaborative Project with Dr Kamal Sabran (USM, Sound Artist), Aida Redza (Performing Artist) & Muhd Sany (Performing Artist) for the Pera + Flora + Fauna Exhibition for the Venice Biennale by PORT Perak; by appointed lead curators Amir Zainorin and Khaled Ramadan. Archivi della Misericordia, Venezia, Italy, 2022

7. ALANGKAH: An A Virtual Realm of Awe, the ArtScience virtual exhibition, ASM & Maybank Foundation, 2021

‍https://www.maybankfoundation.com/mbfvr/alangkah/

8. AICAD Exhibition: International Virtual Art Exhibition (IVAE); ‘Before and Aeer’, Selected Work, Dec. 2020

‍https://artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/3637973/international-virtual-art-exhibition-2020

9. ’The Invisible Future, Facing the Visible Past: Malaysian Photography Culture and Photobooks’, Selected Published Works, Lightbox Photography Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan, 2020

https:// www.facebook.com/events/657616635124009

10. ’ASM Artscience’, Shortlisted Selected Works, Academy Science Malaysia, MATRADE, Kuala Lumpur, 2020-2021

‍https://www.akademisains.gov.my/artscience/

11. “Bayangnya itu Timbul & Tenggelam: Photographic Cultures in Malaysia”,

Co-Curator, Ilham Gallery, Kuala Lumpur 2020-2021

‍Virtual Tour available by the Gallery: http://www.ilhamgallery.com/tours/bitt/

Captured Heirlooms, The Edge, Options Section, pg. 13

‍https://www.optionstheedge.com/topic/ culture/ilham-gallery%E2%80%99s-ongoing-exhibition-surveys-photographic-cultures-have-emerged-malaysia

https://www.thevibes.com/articles/arts-culture/5268/through-the-lens

https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/culture/2020/10/19/visit-this-exhibit-on-malaysian-photographic-history-from-the-comfort-of-your-home

http://www.ilhamgallery.com/exhibitions/bayang/

https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/culture/2020/07/21/ilham-gallery-in-kl-reopens-with-a-visual- feast-exploring-photography-culture-in-malaysia#cxrecs_s

https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/culture/2020/06/15/art-literature-history-ilham-gallery-stays- relevant-with-new-virtual-and-archival-content

https://www.malaysiakini.com/announcement/535518

https://www.pressreader.com/malaysia/the-star-malaysia-star2/20200908/281479278819057

12. “FASA 2019”, Selected Works, UiTM Puncak Alam, 2019

https://malaysiagazette.com/2019/04/11/pameran-fasa-3-0-jadi-perhatian-peminat-foto/

13. “Experiencing Pudu Jail’s Graffiti”, Solo Exhibition, Badan Warisan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 2018-19

https://www.visionkl.com/event/experiencing-pudu-jails-graffiti-by-dr.-k.-azril/

https://malaysiagazette.com/2018/12/07/daily-life-penjara-pudu/

https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/culture/2018/12/28/pudu-jail-photography-exhibition-prison- cell-graffiti-badan-warisan-malaysia

https://www.pressreader.com/malaysia/the-star-malaysia-star2/20190104/281582356760984

14. ”Kuala Lumpur Biennale", Selected Works, The Malaysian Art Gallery, 2017-18

https://itique1.rssing.com/chan-33252061/latest.php

15. ”Thirty Pieces of Silver", Solo Exhibition, Weiling Gallery, 2017

https://arthop.co/events/dr-k-azril-ismail-thirty-pieces-silver

https://explorenation.net/tag/k-azril-ismail/

16. “For those who believe, no proof is necessary; For those who don’t believe, no proof is possible.”

Selected Work, Curated by Ivan Lam, hosted by Weiling Gallery, South East Asia Forum, Art Stage Singapore, 2017

https://www.facebook.com/157878490904431/posts/art-stage-singapore-2017southeast-asia-forum-h9for-ivan- lam-one-of-malaysias-lea/1727744900584441/

17. “Wayang U-Wei ‘Hanyut’: Merentasi Saksi”, Selected Works, Petronas Galeri, Kuala Lumpur, 2016-17

18. “The Past Is Never Where You Think You See It”, Selected Works, Weiling Contemporary Gallery, 2016

http://weiling-gallery.com/contemporary/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/tpinwytyli-catalogue2.pdf

19. “Narrative in Malaysian Arts, Volume 2”, Selected Works, Published by Rogue Art, 2013

20. “Image-Objects”, Apparatus & Tools for Contemporary Daguerreotype, New York, 2013

http://www.imageobject.com/

21. “Timeless” Publication, Selected Works, Published by Wei Ling Gallery 2012

22. International Orange Photography Festival, Contemporary Photography from South East Asia, Changsha, Hunan Province, China, Selected Works, 2010 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2010-10/20/content_11436612.htm

23. “FASA 2010”, Curatorial Works, Shah Alam Gallery, 2010

24. “Eyes Wide Open”, Selected Works, Annexe Gallery, 2009

25. “Different but Same” Exhibition, Selected Works, Wei Ling Gallery, 2009

http://weiling-gallery.com/gallery/portfolio-item/group-show-different-but-same-press-release/

26. “The Malaysian Exhibition”, Selected work; Higashikawa Museum, Hokkaido, Japan, Tokyo Month of Photography 2009, Selected Works, Tokyo Metropolitan Museum 2009

27. “New Wave of Responsive Images”, Selected Works, Istanbul 2009

https://fass.sabanciuniv.edu/en/new-wave-responsive-images

28. “Last Voices of the Pudu Jail”, Bastion House, Malacca Museum, 2009

29. “CUT’09” Valentine Willie Fine Art Gallery, selected works, KL, Singapore, & Manila 2009

30. “Project IDOM: The Next Stop”, 360 Art Development Studio, KL 2009

31. “Iron Dragons of Malaya”; Project Exhibition, KL Performing Arts Center, 2009

32. “The Year That Was...”, Selected Works, Wei Ling Gallery, KL 2008

33. Singapore International Photography Festival 2008, Selected works, ‘Pudu Jail’s Graffiti: Aesthetics Beyond the Prison Cells’.

‍2902 Gallery & National Museum of Singapore

Travelling Exhibition: Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok & Manila, 2008-2009

http://sipf.sg/pudu-jail-aesthetics-beyond-the-prison-cells/

34. “Diversity: B+W Festival”, Selected Works, Annexe Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, 2008

35. “Working Title” Selected Works, Petronas Gallery, Kuala Lumpur 2008

https://kamibergeraksatu.wordpress.com/2008/08/30/working-title-gallery-petronas/

36. “Live animals inside!”, Solo Exhibition, Weiling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur 2008

http://weiling-gallery.com/gallery/portfolio-item/azril-ismail-live-animals-inside-press-release/

BOOKS

1. Borrowed Light: Shadows of Wanita Sulawesi. Ssegar Angin Arts Residency Publication. (2025)

ISBN: 978-629-96034-0-5

2. MQA Guidelines to Good Practices (GGP) : Assessment of Student Learning, (2nd ed.) 2023

‍https://www2.mqa.gov.my/qad/v2/2024DOKUMEN%20GGP%20AOSL%209223%20FINAL%20V3.pdf

2. MQA Programme Standard: Creative Multimedia Technology (2nd edition.) 2021

‍https://www2.mqa.gov.my/qad/v2/2021/Doc%20PS%20Creative%20Multimedia%20Technology%202nd%20Ed%20%20edit%2020.10.21%20(upload).pdf

3. Bayangnya itu Timbul Tenggelam: Photographic Cultures in Malaysia’, Ilham Foundation, Oct 2020,

ISBN: 978-967-16856-4-8

4. MQA Programme Standard Art & Design 2nd Ed. (Edisi Kedua) Standard Program Seni Lukis dan Seni Reka (2020)

https://www2.mqa.gov.my/qad/v2/2020/PS%20Art%20&%20Design%202nd%20Edition%20(Nov%202020).pdf

5. Iron Dragons of Malaya, Berandaseni Art Studio, Co-publisher: Galeri Petronas (2008). ISBN: 978-963-44408-0-0

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ARTICLES

1. Ismail, K. A. (2025). Framing the Masquerade: The Subverted Trace of James K. Suzuki.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18007683

2. Ismail, K. A. (2025). Re‑imagining Museum Space between Cultural Containment. Proceeding Bali-Global Arts and Design Symposium , 1(1), 1–12.

Retrieved from https://eproceeding.isibali.ac.id/index.php/b-gads/article/view/646

3. Ismail, K., ‘Silver Eye of Singapore: The early photography accounts in the Hikayat Abdullah’, The International Arts, Culture & heritage (iJACH), Vol 11/2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62312/asw.ijach.11.1.2024

4. Ismail , K. & Abden, A. A., ‘Navigating the Abyss: Artworks Born from Turbulent Minds, Depression, and Aspirations by the Patterns of the Sea’, Festival Seni Kebudayaan Indonesia XII, Institut Seni Indonesia Denpasar, Bali 2024

5. Samat, R.A., Harun, A., Abd Razak, M.R., Ismail, K.A., Shaari, S. Analyzing Historical Photographs from the British Colonial Period: The Federal Conference Group, Kuala Kangsar, 1897; International Journal of the Malay World and Civilisation 10(1), 2022: 41 – 49 (https://doi.org/10.17576/jatma-2022-1001-05)

6. Lin, Rouwen & Ismail, K. Azril, ‘Malaysian photographer tours in an ambulance he turned into a darkroom’; interview article by Rouwen Lin. The Star 3rd April 2022

https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/culture/2022/04/03/photographer-coverts-ambulance-into-a-darkroom-will-work-and-travel-in-it

7. Ismail, K.A. & Yoliando, F.T., “Initiative for Dyslexia Augmented Reality Campaign Awareness”,

United Nations Sustainable Development Sustainable Partnership #SDGAction34482, April 2020

https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/partnership/?p=34482

8. “Training Towards Photographic Conservation & Preservation”, CERVIE Newsletter issue no.2, August 2020

https://www.ucsiuniversity.edu.my/sites/default/files/ucsi_newsletter_august_2020_vol._2_no._4.pdf

9. “Exhibition Review: Rediscovering Forgotten Thai Master of Photography”, SENIKINI: Artnomics Issue #27, Balai Seni Negara, 2019, pp.34-35, ISSN 1985-7233 https://issuu.com/senikini.bsln/docs/senikini_27

10. Proceedings of The 14th International Symposium on Electronic Art (ISEA), ‘Pudu Jail’s Graffiti: Aesthetics Beyond the Walls of the Prison Cells’, 25 July – 3 August 2008, ISEA2008 Pte Ltd, pp. 248-250. ISBN: 978-981-08-0768-9

http://www.isea-archives.org/docs/2008/proceedings/ISEA2008_proceedings.pdf

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SUPERVISORY

1. BOOX: An Augmented Reality Campaign in Simulating Dyslexic’s Visual Distortion

(Masters-Completed, 2019-2020), UCSI University, Fonita Theresia Yoliando

Paper Recognition: https://www.ucsiuniversity.edu.my/dyslexia-experience-augemented-reality

2. The Myth of Dragon Girl: Modern reinterpretation of Chinese traditional narrative through the creation of digital narrative illustration

(Masters-Completed, 2019-present, Chris Chong Kai Qi)

3. The Shadow of Dark Triad: Discovery of dark triad traits using augmented reality through installation art.

(Master of Art & Design – 2020- 2021); UCSI University, Kok Hong Li

4. The Preservation of Memories: The conservation of a person’s lifetime memories through the usage of audio-visual interactions (Illustration and music) and multimedia technology

(Master of Art & Design – 2020- 2021); UCSI University, Goh Wei Lok

5. Zoo Negara LIVE! Project

(Masters-Completed, 2008-09), Fadhil Kamarudin

Speaker, ‘Borrowed Light: Shadows of Wanita Sulawesi’, the Malaysian National Art Gallery, 11 Feb 2026

Speaker; ‘Tutur-Bhuwana-Tuwuh’, ISI Bali, 29 Oct 2025

Keynote Speaker, International Conference of Innovation in Media and Visual Design (IMDES) UMN - ASWARA, Langkawi Malaysia 2025

Speaker & Facilitator, ‘Nomenclature for the Professor & Associate Professor of Practise’, ASWARA, May 2025

Keynote Speaker, mySPAR International, ASWARA, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia 2024

Invited Speaker, ‘Bali Global Arts & Design; Kana-Manawa-Kalpa’; Institut Seni Indonesia Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, Oct 2024

Public Lecture, ‘WUJUD’, Universitas Multimedia Nusantara, Tangerang, Jakarta, Indonesia, 17th Sept 2024

Guest Lecture, ‘Architecture & Film Studies’, UMN, Sept 2024

Guest Lecture, ‘Research Methodology & Design’, UMN Sept 2024

Guest Speaker, ‘A.I.: Is it Photography?’, Kuala Lumpur Portrait Award (KLPA), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2024

Keynote Speaker, International Conference of Aceh Cultural Congress (ICOAC), Aceh, Indonesia, 2024

‘Matra-Manu-Citra’, ISI Denpasar Workshop Internasional, Bali Indonesia, 2024

Interview, ASWARA Internationalisation, 30 minutes with DailyStraits.com, 2023

https://dailystraits.com/2023/05/08/ep-71-professor-azril-ismail-of-aswara/

Keynote Speaker, mySPAR International, ASWARA, Malaysia 2022

Guest Speaker, FASA 2022: Escape Room Exhibitions, UiTM Malacca, 2022

Guest Speaker, ‘Brainstorming & Idea Enrichment Workshop for the FYP Students Bach. (Hons) Creative Photomedia’ / ‘Bengkel Pemantapan Ide Pelajar Sarjana Muda Kepujian Fotomedia Kreatif, 29th March 2022

Guest Speaker, ‘Darkroom on the Go’ BFM Radio Station (89.9 FM). 10th March 2022

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/night-shie/i-love-kl/darkroom-on-the-go

Industry Panel, Sesi Perkongsian Jabatan Fotomedia Kreatif Bersama Alumni dan Industri, Jabatan Fotomedia Kreatif, UiTM, 24th Jan 2022

Guest Speaker, Research in Photo-Historical Processes (USM) 16th Dec 2021

OBE, Trainer for ‘Postgraduate Supervisory Training for the Areas of Arts & Design’, 12th June 2021 De Institute of Creative Arts & Design, UCSI University.

Guest Speaker, ‘Alt Sunday: the Darkroom Practitioners’; @warenacolab Instagram Live, 13th December 2020.

Part 1: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJkMD8XJFOz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Part 2: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJkODj5J1m0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Part 3: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJ2XNBvJ2lp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Co-presenter, MQA Webinar ‘Sesi Penerangan: Kajian Semula Standard Program Seni Lukis dan Seni Reka (Edisi Kedua), 11th Oct 2020

22. Ismail, K. A., ‘Practising the 19th Century Photo-historical processes in the 21st Century’, SUIC 1st International Online Conference (Webinar) in Art and Design 2020, Silpakorn University.

https://suic.su.ac.th/events/suic-1st-international-online-conference-in-art-and-design/

Guest Speaker, ‘Brainstorming & Idea Enrichment Workshop for the FYP Students Bach. (Hons) Creative Photomedia’ / ‘Bengkel Pemantapan Ide Pelajar Sarjana Muda Kepujian Fotomedia Kreatif, Sesi Okt 2020-Feb 2021, 14th Oct 2020

Guest Speaker, ‘Snapshots from the Past’, BFM 89.9, 25th August 2020

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/front-row/snapshots-of-the-past

Guest Speaker, ‘International Design Talk: Practising Art in the New Norm’, International Art & Design Collaboration, hosted by AICAD, UiTM Perak, 25th August 2020.

https://qswownews.com/uitm-collaborates-with-pakistan-saudi-arabia-russia-syria-and-indonesia-in- iadc-2020/

Curator’s Talk, ‘ Ilham at Home: Bayangnya Timbul Tenggelam’,

Part I: 25th July 2020 https://youtu.be/Zer_RRSNFMY

Part II: 19th Sept 2020 https://youtu.be/dlFDQKZObjU

Guest Speaker, ‘Digital Art & Traditional Art’, UCSI Gazette, Volume 27, p. 17, 2020

https://issuu.com/ ucsigca/docs/gazettevol27

Guest Speaker, ‘Teaching and Learning in the Time of COVID-19’, BFM 89.9, 29th Apr 2020

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/night-shie/night-school/night-school-teaching-learning-in-the-time-of- covid19

‘Art Goes On? Art Education Segment’, Moderator & Speaker, CENDANA On-line Forum, 25th April 2020

Guest Speaker, ‘Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Seminar’; Teacher’s Training on SDG, Idrissi International School, Setia Alam 2019

Guest Speaker, “Kuala Lumpur Photo Festival 2019” (KLPF), Kuala Lumpur, 2019

https://www.facebook.com/KLPFMalaysia/photos/dr-k-azril-ismail-the-under-ordinary-of-the- mundane-images-of-memories-within-in/2298278116956564/

Facilitator & Lecture; ‘Photography Application for Forensic Architecture Workshop’, JKR, Kuala Lumpur, 2019

Guest Speaker,’Borak Kopitiam’, TV3, 26 th Jan 2019

https://youtu.be/7m-aozMecq4?t=1390

Guest Speaker, “Bingkisan: Grafiti Penjara Pudu”, Selamat Pagi Malaysia, TV1, 26 th Jan 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAtVd2HAsr4&feature=youtu.be

Guest Speaker, “The Pictures on Pudu Jail’s Walls”, BFM 89.9 The Business Station, 24 th Jan 2019

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/front-row/the-pictures-on-pudu-jails-walls

Guest Speaker, Badan Warisan Malaysia (Malaysian Heritage Organization), 2019

https://badanwarisanmalaysia.org/tag/dr-k-azril-ismail/

Guest Speaker, ‘Grafiti Luahan Penjara Pudu Menyentuh Hati’, the Front Desk, 12th Feb 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ4KD0hfv1Y&feature=youtu.be

Guest Speaker, ‘Enam Bulan Intai Grafiti Penjara Pudu’, TV9 17 th Dec 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-CRqkDn9cE&feature=youtu.be

Guest Speaker, “Photo Talk; Fotofest 2.0”, Nikon Club Malaysia, UiTM Perak, 2017

Guest Speaker, “All Images, Nothing Religious”, BFM 89.9, The Business Station, 14 th Sept 2017

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/the-bigger-picture/front-row/k-azril-ismail-thirty-pieces-of-silver

Paper Presentation, “Museums of Memory”, University of Plymouth, 2014

Guest Speaker, "Malaysia and the rest of the World: Do the arts have Geographical Boundaries?", Nolias Art Gallery, London 2013

Paper Presentation, “Radical Aesthetics: Critical Dialogue”, Loughborough University, UK 2012

Guest Participant, “2nd Annual Prison & Correctional Facilities Asia” Conference, Kuala Lumpur 2012

https://www.securityinformed.com/events/prisons-and-correctional-facilities-2012.html

Paper Presentation, “Experiencing Prison” Conference, Inter-Disciplinary.Net, Poland, Warsaw, 2011

Paper Presentation, “FIXED?” Conference, University of Plymouth, Devon, UK, 2011

Guest Speaker, ‘The Incident Room: Pudu Jail Revisited’, BFM 89.9 The Business Station, 10 th July 2010

https://www.bfm.my/podcast/night-shie/in-case-you-missed-it/pudu-jail

Guest Speaker, ‘Project IDoM: The Next Stop’, Galeri Chandan, 2009

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I1MNwDnWkQ&feature=youtu.be

Guest Speaker, Badan Warisan Malaysia (Malaysian Heritage Organization), 2009

Guest Speaker, Chai Art House PJ, Malaysia 2009

Interview, ‘The Past in Perfect Clarity’, The Star, 11 th Jan 2009.

https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/women/2009/01/11/the-past-in-perfect-clarity

Guest Speaker, Malaysian Prison Department, 2008 & 2009

Guest Speaker, Photography Workshop; Forensic Department, Klang Hospital, 2009

Paper Presentation, Presenters’ Workshop, International Symposium of Electronic Arts (ISEA), Singapore 2008

Guest Speaker, Singapore International Photographic Festival (SIPF), Singapore 2008

http://sipf.sg/pudu-jail-aesthetics-beyond-the-prison-cells/

Guest Speaker, Photography Workshop, (Selangor Association of Photography), 2008

Guest Speaker, Architectural Dept, Limkokwing University, 2006