Centre Members

Chairperson

 Dr Wei Chooi Yi


Faculty of Business and Finance, UTAR
Research interests:
Education Development, Teaching and Learning Strategies, Educational Management, Education Quality, Educational Research in Finance and Economics.
Email: weicy@utar.edu.my


Vice Chairperson

 Dr Wei Chooi Yi


Faculty of Creative Industries, UTAR

Research interests: 

Language Learning, Critical Discourse Analysis on Language Policy Shift, Disaster Risk Reduction, Construction of Patriotic Discourse, Role of Educational Institution in Going Green, Integration of Knowledge Management in E-CRM, Emergence of Woman Entrepreneurs and Community of Practice within the Global Context

Email: tsaraswathy@utar.edu.my



Secretary

 Dr Wei Chooi Yi


Assistant Professor Dr Surindar Kaur A/P Gurmukh Singh

Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR

Research interests: 

ESL Learners' Beliefs in Language Learning, Role of Extensive Reading in Enhancing English Language Proficiency, Voluntary Reading

Email: surindar@utar.edu.my




Webmaster

 Ts Dr Lim Seng Poh

 Ms Liew Feng Mei

Assistant Professor Ts Dr Lim Seng Poh

Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, UTAR

Research interests: 

Soft Computing, Surface Reconstruction

Email: limsp@utar.edu.my

Ms Liew Feng Mei

Faculty of Business and Finance, UTAR

Research interests:

Development Economics, Forcasting and Policy Simulation, Macroeconomics, Personal Finance

Email: liewfm@utar.edu.my



         Members

 Ms A.Avene a/p Atputharaj


Ms  A. Avene a/p Atputharaj

Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR

Research interests:

Educational Leadership, Educational Management, Teacher Education, Professional Learning, Creative Teaching

Email: avene@utar.edu.my

   
    

Mr Alfian Bin Asmi

Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR

Research interests:

Corpus Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition

Email: alfian@utar.edu.my



 Ms Beh Hooi Ching

Ms Beh Hooi Ching, Michelle
Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science, UTAR 
Research interests:

Educational Technology, Multimedia Learning, Multimedia Design, and Development, Child Computer Interaction, Object-oriented Modelling and Design 
Email: behhc@utar.edu.my

   Ms Bharathi a/p Mutty
    

Ms Bharathi a/p Mutty

Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR
Research interests:

Applied Linguistics and Teaching and Learning Methodologies

Email: bharathi@utar.edu.my


 Mr Cheah Kok Sung

Mr Cheah Kok Sung

Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR
Research interests:

English and Education, Computer Mediated Communication in Teaching and Learning and IT in Education

Email: cheahks@utar.edu.my

 Dr Cheah Phaik Kin

Associate Professor Dr Cheah Phaik Kin
Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR
Research interests:

E-learning, Web 2.0, Education Policies, Adoption of Innovations, Crisis Management, Public Relations
Email: cheahpk@utar.edu.my


Ms Cheryl a/p Chelliah Thiruchelvam

Ms Cheryl a/p Chelliah Thiruchelvam  
Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR
Research interests:

Malaysian visual art, SEA Hindu-Buddhist visual art

Email: cheryl@utar.edu.my

Ms Chia Mei Si

Ms Chia Mei Si

Faculty of Business and Finance, UTAR

Research interests:

Email: chiams@utar.edu.my

   Ms Darshnee a/p Muniandy
    

Ms Darshnee a/p Muniady

Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR

Research interests:

English Language Teaching and Learning, Technology Enhanced Language Learning

Email: darshneem@utar.edu.my 

Ms Diong Fong Wei

Ms Diong Fong Wei
Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR
Research interests:

Media, Communication and Social Science
Email: diongfw@utar.edu.my

 Ms Er Pek Hoon 




Ms Er Pek Hoon, Winnie
Faculty of Accountancy and Management, UTAR
Research interests:

Commercial, Corporate and Securities Laws, Corporate Compliance & Governance, Business Ethics, Cyber Laws, Industrial Relations Laws, Education.
Current on-going researches:

Use of Technology in Education, Artificial Intelligence in education, Enhancing Enrollment in STEM, Language Usage with Social Media and Mobile Phones, Use of Social Networking Sites in Education
Email: erph@utar.edu.my

   Ms Geetha a/p Veerappan


    

Ms Geetha a/p Veerappan

Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR

Research interests:

Customer Service Skills, MSTeams, Online training Skills, Effective Powerpoint presentation skills, Teaching English As A Second Language (TESL), Teaching of Literature, Teaching of Reading

Email: geethav@utar.edu.my


   Cik Hernani Binti Bidin

    

Ms Hernani Binti Bidin

Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR

Research interests:

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Branding & Corporate Identity, Visual Communication (Advertising & New Media)

Email: hernani@utar.edu.my


   Mr Jeya Sarkunan a/l Jayathilagaratnam
    

Mr Jeya Sarkunan a/l Jayathilagaratnam
Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR
Research interests:

Email: jeyasarkunan@utar.edu.my


 Ms Kok Hui Meian

Ms Kok Hui Meian, Jass

Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR

Research interests:

Multimedia Design and Development, Educational Technology, E-Learning

Email: kokhm@utar.edu.my

 Ms Kristina a/p Francis



Ms Kristina a/p Francis

Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR

Research interests:

Blended Learning, Language Learning and Teaching Methodologies, E-Learning, Gamifying Learning, MOOCs, Instructional Technology, Teacher Professional Development, Web 2.0 Tools, Education, HRDF-Certified Trainer

Email: kristinaf@utar.edu.my

   Mr Lee Chee Heong
    

Mr Lee Chee Heong
Centre for Foundation Studies (Kampar Campus), UTAR
Research interests: 

Web-based learning environment, Online Resource in Quantitative Techniques
Email: leech@utar.edu.my

   Ts Dr Lee Chen Kang

    

Assistant Professor Ts Dr Lee Chen Kang

Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science, UTAR

Research interests:

Computer Aided Learning in Engineering Education, Educational Technology, Knowledge Management

Email: lckang@utar.edu.my


 Dr Lee Jer Vui

Assistant Professor Ts Dr Lee Jer Vui

Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science, UTAR
Research interests:

Computer Assisted Learning, Constructivist Learning, Game-Based Learning and Educational Software Development
Email: leejv@utar.edu.my

Ts Lim Jit Theam

Ts Lim Jit Theam

Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, UTAR

Research interests:

Information Technology, Multimedia Image Processing

Email: limjt@utar.edu.my

Ms Malvin Kaur a/p Kunden Singh

Ms Malvin Kaur a/p Kunden Singh

Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR
Research interests:

English and Education, English for Specific Purposes and English Literature

Email: malvink@utar.edu.my

Dr Manoranjitham a/p Muniandy


Assistant Professor Dr Manoranjitham a/p Muniandy

Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, UTAR

Research interests:

Computer Accessibility for Dyslexic kids, Computer Accessibility for the Blind users, decision support systems, Usability Related Studies

Email: manoranm@utar.edu.my

   Encik Mohamad Iqbaal Bin Mohd Wazir

    

Mr Mohamad Iqbaal Bin Mohd Wazir

Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR

Research interests:

Linguistic Analysis, Discourse Studies

Email: iqbaal@utar.edu.my


   Dr Mohammad Dalvi Esfahani




    

Assistant Professor Dr Mohammad Dalvi Esfahani

Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, UTAR

Research interests:

Business Intelligence (BI), Data Analytics, Database Management Systems (DBMS), E-commerce and E-business, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), IT Service Management (ITSM), IT Strategy and Planning, Project Management

Email: dalvi@utar.edu.my


Dr Manoranjitham a/p Muniandy
    

Mr Mohan a/l Selvaraju

Faculty of Science, UTAR

Research interests:

Supply Chain Management, Lean Management, Procurement, Warehouse & Inventory Management, Logistics O

Email: mohans@utar.edu.my

 

 Encik Mohd Amir Izuddin Bin Mohamad Ghazali

Encik Mohd Amir Izuddin bin Mohamad Ghazali  
Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR
Research interests:

Mobile-assisted language learning, Teaching English as Second Language

Email: izuddin@utar.edu.my

   Puan Munirah Binti Zulkifli

    

Ms Munirah Binti Zulkifli

Faculty of Creative Industries, UTAR

Research interests:

Malay Language and Sociolinguistics

Email: munirah@utar.edu.my



 Dr Ngeow Yeok Meng

Assistant Professor Dr Ngeow Yeok Meng

Faculty of Creative Industry, UTAR

Research interests:

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Learning Innovation, Teaching Enhancement Research, Ethnic Studies, Ethnic Relations, Civilisational Studies, Ethnic Identity, Multiculturalism, Political Discourse, Islamisation Policies, Ethnic Sensitivities and Stereotypes

Email: ngeowym@utar.edu.my

 Dr Noor Azmira Binti Mohamed

Assistant Professor Dr Noor Azmira binti Mohamed

Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR
Research interests:

History, Linguistics (Malay Language), Malay Language Development, Pragmatics (Malay Language)

Email: azmiram@utar.edu.my

 Puan Norlis Binti Ismail

Puan Norlis Binti Ismail

Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR
Research interests:

Visual Communication and Photography.

Email: norlis@utar.edu.my

   Dr Nur Afni Binti Halil

    

Assistant Professor Dr Nur Afni Binti Halil

Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR

Research interests:

Advertising and branding, Advertising and consumer behaviour, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communication

Email: nurafni@utar.edu.my


 Puan Nur Aizuri Binti Md Azmin


Puan Nur Aizuri Binti Md Azmin

Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR
Research interests:

Computer Education, Second Language Acquisition (SLA), Language Learning Strategies, Sociolinguistics, Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL), Computer Mediated Communication (CMC), Language Learning Theories, Bilingualism

Email: aizuri@utar.edu.my

 Puan Nurullashkeen Binti Mohd Anis

Puan Nurullashkeen Binti Mohd Anis

Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR

Research interests:

ESL Methodology, Testing and Measurement and Second Language Acquisition

Email: nurullashkeen@utar.edu.my

 Dr Ong Kiah Ju


Dr Ong Kiah Ju

Centre for Foundation Studies (Sungai Long Campus), UTAR

Research interests:

anticancer properties of natural products, Antioxidant properties of natural products,
Educational psychology, Learning environment,
Science education, STEAM education,
STEM education

Email: ongkj@utar.edu.my

 Dr Ooi Kean Thong

Assistant Professor Dr Ooi Kean Thong

Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science, UTAR

Research interests:

Education of engineering, Project managenent,
Social science study

Email: ooikt@utar.edu.my

 Mr Paul Ang Ban Hock

Mr Paul Ang Ban Hock

Faculty of Creative Industries, UTAR

Research interests:

Teaching and Learning

Email: angbh@utar.edu.my

 Dr Priscilla a/p Moses

Assistant Professor Dr Priscilla a/p Moses

Faculty of Creative Industry, UTAR
Research interests:

Educational Technology, Laptop Use in Teaching and Learning Process, Structural Equation Modelling

Email: priscilla@utar.edu.my

   Mr Sandeep Singh a/l Dilip Singh

    

Mr Sandeep Singh a/l Dilip Singh

Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR

Research interests:

Academic Writing, TESOL

Email: sandeep@utar.edu.my


 Dr Siew Pei Hwa

Assistant Professor Dr Siew Pei Hwa
Faculty of Creative Industries, UTAR
Research interests:

Multimedia Design and Development, Educational Technology, E-Learning, Multimedia-based Educational Research in Science, Mathematics, Second Language Instruction, Chinese Literature, etc. The Use of Pedagogical or Virtual Agents in Educational Applications, Learner-Centred Interface Design
Email: siewph@utar.edu.my

 Cik Siti Ummaizah Binti Meor Musa

Assistant Professor Dr Siti Ummaizah Binti Meor Musa
Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR
Research interests:

Language Learning and Teaching Methodologies and Educational Psychology

Email: ummaizah@utar.edu.my

   Ms Sumita a/p Padmanathan


    

Ms Sumita a/p Padmanathan

Faculty of Creative Industries, UTAR

Research interests:

AI Powered Learning Environments, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in Education, E-Learning, Education Technology/Instructional Technology, Online Learning, TESL/English Language Education

Email: sumita@utar.edu.my


   Ms Tan Swee Mee

    

Ms. Tan Swee Mee

Faculty Arts and Social Science, UTAR

Research interests:

Malaysian Chinese Education Studies, MESL, Systemic Functional Linguistics, Translation

Email: lstan@utar.edu.my


Ms Teh Su Yen

Ms Teh Su Yen  
Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR
Research interests:

Consumer Behavior, Interpersonal Communication, Media Effects, New Media/Social Media

Email: tehsy@utar.edu.my

   Mr Tiew Chia Chun

    

Mr Tiew Chia Chun
Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR
Research interests:

Educational Psychology, Heutagogy (Self-determined learning)

Email: tiewcc@utar.edu.my


   Ms Uma Eswari a/p Punchanathan
    

Ms Uma Eswari a/p Punchanathan
Faculty of Business and Finance, UTAR
Research interests:

Email: umaeswari@utar.edu.my





 Dr Viji a/p Ramamuruthy

Assistant Professor Dr Viji A/P Ramamuruthy

Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR

Research interests:

Second Language Acquisition, Pedagogy, Vocabulary, English for Specific Purpose

Email: vijir@utar.edu.my

 Ts Dr Wong Pei Voon

Assistant Professor Ts Dr Wong Pei Voon

Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, UTAR

Research interests:

Data mining, Social Networks, Crowd Behaviour Analysis, Website Design and Development

Email: wongpv@utar.edu.my

Mr Yeoh Hong Beng

Mr Yeoh Hong Beng
Faculty of Science, UTAR
Research interests:

Teaching and Learning Methodologies, Intelligent Tutoring Tool, Multimedia Courseware and Learning Theories in Mathematics
Email: yeohhb@utar.edu.my

 Ts Yong Tien Fui

Ts Yong Tien Fui, Albert

Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, UTAR

Research interests:

Recommender Systems for Scientific Papers, Natural Language Processing, Text Extraction

Email: yongtf@utar.edu.my

 Mr Zachary Roland a/l A.F. Anthony


Assistant Professor Zachary Roland a/l A. F. Anthony

Faculty of Creative Industries

Research interests:

Attitude Management, Communication and Presentation skills,
Emotional Intelligence, Event management Skills,
Human Relations Skills, Ideas Generation Skills and Creative Content Generator

Email: zachary@utar.edu.my


 

Associate Members

   Dr Anusha a/p Aurasu

    

Assistant Professor Dr Anusha a/p Aurasu

Faculty of Accountancy and Management, UTAR
Research interests:

Corporate Governance and Ethics, Corporate Law, Financial Crimes, Legal Research and Analysis, Tax Law

Email: anusha@utar.edu.my


   Dr Avneet Kaur

    

Dr Avneet Kaur

M. Kandiah Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UTAR
Research interests:

emergency medicine, clinical skills, corporate governance

Email: avneet@utar.edu.my


   Dr Azeyan Binti Awee
    

Assistant Professor Dr Azeyan Binti Awee

Faculty of Business and Finance, UTAR
Research interests:

Human Resource Development, Management, Leadership, Organizational Behaviour

Email: azeyan@utar.edu.my



Dr Charanjit Kaur a/p Darshan Singh


Assistant Professor Dr Charanjit Kaur a/p Darshan Singh

Faculty of Creative Industries, UTAR

Research interests:

Gender Identity, Social Anthropology,
Socio-Cultural and Religious Studies, Youth Studies

Email: charanjit@utar.edu.my

   Dr Chen Huey Voon

    

Assistant Professor Dr Chen Huey Voon

Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science, UTAR
Research interests:

Algebra, Combinatorics, Mathematics

Email: chenhv@utar.edu.my


 Ms Chiok Phaik Fern

Ms Chiok Phaik Fern

Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR

Research interests:

Comparative Politics, Election and Democracy,
Media and Politics

Email: chiokpf@utar.edu.my

Ms Chitrah a/p Krishnan

Ms Chitrah a/p Krishnan

Faculty of Business and Finance, UTAR

Research interests:

Financial Economics, Macroeconomics,
Public Economics

Email: chitrah@utar.edu.my

 Ts D Karunanithy a/l Degeras

Ts D Karunanithy a/l Degeras

Faculty of Science, UTAR

Research interests: 

Educational Technology, E-Learning Adaptation for Logistics Sector, Logistics, Transportation, Academic Supply Chain Management, HRDF-Certified Trainer, Provide Training and Consultancy on Logistics Issues

Email: karunanithy@utar.edu.my

 Puan Ezatul Emilia Binti Muhammad Arif

Puan Ezatul Emilia Binti Muhammad Arif

Faculty of Accountancy and Management, UTAR

Research interests:

E-Commerce, Game-based Learning,
Information Systems

Email: ezatul@utar.edu.my

   Dr Foo Chuan Chew
    

Assistant Professor Dr Foo Chuan Chew 

Faculty of Business and Finance, UTAR

Research interests:

Education Economics, Microeconomics

Email: foocc@utar.edu.my

Dr Gengeswari a/p Krishnapillai


Assistant Professor Dr Gengeswari a/p Krishnapillai

Faculty of Business and Finance, UTAR

Research interests:

Consumer Behavior (Tourism, Education, Retailing, Healthcare), Services Supply Chain

Email: gengeswarik@utar.edu.my

Dr Khor Saw Chin

Assistant Professor Dr Khor Saw Chin

Faculty of Business and Finance, UTAR

Research interests:

Consumer Behaviour, Human Capital, Intellectual Capital, Operation Management, Spiritual Capital, Total Quality Management

Email: sckhor@utar.edu.my

   Dr Kye Mon Min Swe

    

Clinical Assistant Professor Dr Kye Mon Min Swe

M. Kandiah Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UTAR
Research interests:

Epidemiology, Family Medicine, Medical Education, Public Health, Research methodology, Statistics

Email: kyemon@utar.edu.my


   Dr Lee Chee Loong

    

Assistant Professor Dr Lee Chee Loong

Faculty of Business and Finance, UTAR
Research interests:

Econometric, Fiscal Policy, Public Finance, Sustainable Finance

Email: lcloong@utar.edu.my


   Cik Nur Aliah Binti Mansor

    

Ms Nur Aliah Binti Mansor

Faculty of Business and Finance, UTAR
Research interests:

health and wellness, hospitality and tourism, service management and marketing, social media, youth empowerment

Email: aliah@utar.edu.my


   Dr Nur Balqishanis Binti Zainal Abidin

    

Assistant Professor Dr Nur Balqishanis Binti Zainal Abidin

Faculty of Science, UTAR
Research interests:


Email: balqishanis@utar.edu.my


 Ms Ooi Siew Fong

Ms Ooi Siew Fong

Centre for Foundation Studies (Kampar Campus)

Research interests:

Biology

Email: ooisf@utar.edu.my



   Dr Pang Sook Theng

    

Assistant Professor Dr Pang Sook Theng

Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science, UTAR
Research interests:

Mathematics Education, Portfolio Investment

Email: pangst@utar.edu.my



   Dr Peter a/l Yacob


    

Assistant Professor Dr Peter a/l Yacob

Faculty of Business and Finance, UTAR
Research interests:

Entrepreneurship, Industry 4.0, Manufacturing and Operation Management, Purchasing, Warehousing & Logistics management, Small Medium Enterprise, Supply Chain Manangement, Sustainability, TRIZ Methodology

Email: petery@utar.edu.my


   Dr Sharon Jacqueline a/p Albert Wilson


    

Faculty of Creative Industries, UTAR

Research interests: 

Media and Crime, Women, Gender, Virtual Learning, Cross Border Learning, Social Media Research, Media Ethics, Terrorism, Conflict, Peacebuilding, Online Communities, Qualitative Research, Communication

Email: sharon@utar.edu.my

   Mr Sreenivasulu Sura

    

Mr Sreenivasulu Sura

M. Kandiah Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UTAR
Research interests:

Histopathology, Medical Education, Neuroscience

Email: sura@utar.edu.my



Ts Tan Lee Siew

Ts Tan Lee Siew

Centre for Foundation Studies (Kampar Campus)

Research interests:

Biotechnology, Nitric Oxide Synthase,
Pre-U Chemistry

Email: lstan@utar.edu.my

Ms Thavamalar a/p Ganapathy

Ms Thavamalar a/p Ganapathy

Faculty of Business and Finance, UTAR

Research interests:

Consumer Behaviour, Human Resource,
Labour Economics

Email: thavamalar@utar.edu.my


   Dr Thaw Zin

    

Clinical Associate Professor Dr Thaw Zin

M. Kandiah Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UTAR
Research interests:

Drug Research and Development, Medical Ethics, Pharmacology and Toxicology

Email: thawz@utar.edu.my


 Ms Thinusha a/p Selvaraj

Ms Thinusha a/p Selvaraj

Faculty of Creative Industries, UTAR

Research interests:

Language (SDA), Education and Technology,
English as Second Language

Email: thinusha@utar.edu.my



   Dr Wan Irma Sabrina binti Idris

    

Dr Wan Irma Sabrina binti Idris

Faculty of Creative Industries, UTAR
Research interests:

Animation, multimedia education, instruction techniques

Email: sabrina@utar.edu.my