MASYELLA BINTI MASBAKA

Dr. Masyella Masbaka is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning (PPIB), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). Her research expertise resides at the innovative intersection of Maritime Archaeology, the Humanities, and Digital Transformation. Her academic trajectory is defined by a commitment to bridging the gap between historical preservation, STEM-based methodologies, and cutting-edge technology.

Maritime Archaeology & Material Culture

With a Ph.D. in Maritime Archaeology from USM and an M.A. in History-Archaeology from UMS, her foundational research focuses on Southeast Asian maritime trade networks. She specializes in the archaeometallurgical analysis of bronze artifacts and the systematic classification of shipwreck ceramic cargoes in Sabah waters, particularly at Tanjung Simpang Mengayau.

Cross-Disciplinary Pedagogy

Grounded by a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Science) and extensive teaching experience across the Malaysian National Curriculum (KPM), Cambridge O Level, and IGCSE syllabi, her educational research investigates strategies that integrate hard sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Physics) with the Humanities. She focuses on developing adaptive, cross-disciplinary curricula for higher education.

Digital Humanities & AI Integration

Currently serving as an institutional AI Champion and Webmaster for the PPEBKM, her contemporary research pioneers the Digital Humanities space. She actively explores the application of Artificial Intelligence and machine learning to automate archaeological data analysis, enhance the digital archiving of cultural heritage, and revolutionize modern pedagogical frameworks.

Keywords: Maritime Archaeology, Digital Humanities, Artificial Intelligence in Education, Archaeometallurgy, Material Culture, STEM-Humanities Integration, Cultural Heritage Archiving.