Dr. Norhidayah Pauzi is a senior lecturer and researcher specializing in usul fiqh, halal consumerism, and contemporary fiqh. She is currently serving in the Department of Fiqh and Usul, Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya, with nearly ten years of experience in academia, research, and consultancy. She holds a Ph.D. in Islamic Studies, a Master of Shariah, and a Bachelor of Shariah (Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh) from the University of Malaya. In recognition of her contributions, she was appointed as a Certified Halal Executive and Halal Trainer by the Halal Professional Board under the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) in 2022 and 2023, respectively.

Dr. Norhidayah has published numerous articles in journals indexed by Scopus, WoS, and ESCI, with significant studies on halal food standards, consumer behavior in the halal market, and contemporary fiqh. Additionally, she has led and participated in various research projects funded by universities, national bodies, and private entities. These projects address key areas such as halal certification, mental health in worship practices, and maqasid al-shariah in consumer products, among others.

Currently, she provides consultancy services in policy development, including involvement in the National Halal Policy 2035 project under JAKIM, demonstrating her leadership in shaping the future of the halal industry in Malaysia.