Research Grants and Funding for 2020

External Grant: Taiwan MOST International Cooperation 

Project Members: Dr. Norwati Mustapha (UPM), Dr. Lilly Suriani Affendey (UPM), Dr. Alfian Abdul Halin (UPM), Dr. Wong Pei Voon (UTAR), Dr. Lim Seng Poh (UTAR), Dr. Goh Chuan Meng (UTAR)

Project Title: A Novel Crowd Behavior Analysis Model to Classify Dynamic Crowded Scenes

Grant Amount: RM -

Project Duration: 2 Jan 2020 to 31 Oct 2020

External Grant: University of Oxford, United Kingdom

Project Members: Dr Cheah Phaik Yeong (Uni of Oxford, UK), Dr Cheah Phaik Kin (UTAR, Malaysia, WIRICHADA PAN-NGUM, Mahidol University, Thailand; GIULIA CUMAN, University Hospital of Padua, Italy; PHEE

Project Title: Social, Ethical and Behavioral Aspects of the Novel Corona virus Pandemic

Grant Amount: RM 80,351.00

Project Duration: 20 March 2020 to 19 March 2021

External Grant: Yayasan UTP - FRGS

Project Members: Dr. Chong Su Li (UTP), Asst. Prof. Dr. Sumathi Renganathan, Kristina

Project Title: Designing a Science Literacy framework for Energy education: Tracing student engagement and experience of reading STEM texts

Grant Amount: RM 80000.00

Project Duration: 2020 to 2023

External Grant: Akademi Laut Malaysia (ALAM)

Project Members: Dr Cheah Phaik Kin, Er Pek Hoon, Priscilla Moses, Lee Chee Heong

Project Title:Teaching Digital Natives

Grant Amount: RM 27030.00

Project Duration: 1 July 2020 to 30 Jun 2022

External Grant: Pintar Foundation

Project Members: Pheh Kai Shuen, Dr Tan Chee Seng (Co-researcher, UTAR), Mr Tay Kok Wai (Co-researcher, UTAR), Dr Ting Chuong Hock (Co-researcher, UNIMAS), Dr Ravivarma Rao Panirselvam (Co-researcher, MOH)

Project Title: Mental Health Literacy Training for Teachers and School Counsellors in Sarawak Programme (PUMP 3.0)

Grant Amount: RM 60000.00

Project Duration: 1 October 2020 to 30 September 2021

Internal Grant: UTARRF

Project Members: Ms. Siti Ummaizah bt Meor Musa

Project Title: Assessing Interpersonal Skills: Development of an Assessment Model for ESL trainee teachers 

Grant Amount: RM 1,450.00

Project Duration: 20 Dec 2019 to 19 Dec 2020

Internal Grant: UTARRF

Project Members: Dr Tan Joi San, Dr Lim Seng Poh, Dr. Jasmina Khaw Yen Min

Project Title:  3D Face Reconstruction Using Simplified Generic Elastic Model and Machine Learning Approach

Grant Amount:  RM 26,600.00

Project Duration: 20 Dec 2019 to 19 Dec 2020

Internal Grant: UTARRF

Project Members: Ms. Nur Aizuri Binti Md Azmin

Project Title: Development of stress management and coping strategy model at-risk for internet addiction among pre service teachers

Grant Amount: RM 1,450.00

Project Duration: 20 Dec 2019 to 19 Dec 2020

Internal Grant: UTARRF

Project Members: Dr Priscilla Moses, Dr Cheah Phaik Kin, Dr. Ida Puteri Bt Mahsan, Muliyati Bt Mat Alim, Fauzi Bin Harun

Project Title:  Innovating Education 4.0 Learning for Graphic Design Field in Higher Education

Grant Amount:  RM 27,600.00

Project Duration:  20 Dec 2019 to 19 Dec 2020

Internal Grant: UTARRF

Project Members: Dr Siew Pei Hwa, Beh Hooi Ching, Lim Jit Theam, Dr Lew Hoi Len, Wee Kim Peck

Project Title: Promoting 21st Century Skills in Constructivism and Project-Based Blended Learning Environments for Multimedia Production Instruction among University Students

Grant Amount: RM 7,200.00

Project Duration: 1 Aug 2020 to 31 Jul 2021

Internal Grant: UTARRF

Project Members: Asst. Prof. Dr. Sumathi Renganathan, Kristina

Project Title: Transforming English Language literacy outcomes for Orang Asli students through participatory research involving University-School collaboration

Grant Amount:  RM 32,492.00

Project Duration: 1 Aug 2020 to 31 Jul 2021

Internal Grant: UTARRF

Project Members: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tan Chee Seng, Asst. Prof. Dr. Muliyati Mat Alim, Mr. Alfian Asmi, Mr. Mohd Iqbal, Mr. Afi Roshezry, Mr. Edwin Micheal

Project Title: Psychometric Evaluation of the Malay Version Objectification of Women Questionnaire among Malaysian Adult.

Grant Amount: RM 48,480.00

Project Duration:  1 Aug 2020 to 31 Jul 2021

Internal Grant: UTARRF

Project Members: Asst. Prof. Dr. Nadya Supian, Mr. Cheah Kok Sung, Mr. Tan Wilson

Project Title: Escape the classroom now! A Study on the effects of simulation games on metacognitive awareness, vocabulary learning strategy use and motivation

Grant Amount: RM 38,000.00

Project Duration:  21 Dec 2020 to 30 Dec 2021

Internal Grant: UTARRF

Project Members: Asst. Prof. Ts. Dr. Anbuselvan Sangodiah, Asst. Prof. Dr. Manoranjitham, Asst. Prof. Ts. Dr. Lim Ean Heng, Ts. Yong Tien Fui

Project Title: Enhanced POS Weighted TF-IDF in Question Classification of Exam Question based on Bloom Taxonomy

Grant Amount: RM 24,000.00

Project Duration: 21 Dec 2020 to 30 Dec 2021

Internal Grant: UTARRF

Project Members: Ms. Kristina Francis

Project Title: Design and Development of a Flipped Professional Development

Grant Amount: RM 4590.00

Project Duration:  1 Aug 2020 to 31 Jul 2021

Internal Grant: UTARRF

Project Members: Sumathi A/P Renganathan, Ms Kristina a/p Francis, Dr Chong Su Li (UTP), Dr Mandy Yap (ANU)

Project Title: Education for inclusion and diversity for the Orang Asli children: A critical investigation of education policy, public perception, and current dispositions to teaching and learning in schools.

Grant Amount: RM 32492.00

Project Duration: 1 August 2020 to 31 July 2021

Internal Grant: UTARRF

Project Members: Muliyati Binti Mat Alim, Tan Chee Seng, Cheng Siew May, Alfian Bin Asmi, Iqbaal, Afi Roshezry Bin Abu Bakar 

Project Title: The Relationship among objectification, body appreciation, and selfie editing

Grant Amount: RM 48480.00

Project Duration: 1 August 2020 to 31 July 2021