ACADEMIC PROFILE

Associate Professor Dr TAN Wee Chuen has worked in tertiary education institutions for over 20 years within education research, teaching, management and leadership. She has extensive work experience in both academic and management positions. Dr Tan holds a PhD in Educational Technology, a Master degree in Education and a Bachelor Degree in Science and Computer with Education.

As a researcher in education, Dr Tan conducted extensive research in educational technology and has published these findings in various publications including books, proceedings and journal papers. As a lecturer, she had applied various pedagogies at the  higher education level to promote students’ learning, which have been shared in conferences and journals. These experiences have led Dr Tan to become a prominent trainer in pedagogy and providing guidance to academic staff in teaching and learning. She is a Certified Trainer under Human Resources Development Fund Malaysia.  She is also appointed as a Panel Assessor for the Malaysia Qualification Agency.

Dr Amos received his PhD in Psychology at University of Sains Malaysia. He also completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and his Master’s Degree in Integrative Psychotherapy in the United Kingdom. In his PhD research, he is developing new integrative trauma psychotherapy for the Asian populations who have experienced complex trauma. Dr Amos also undertook a Postgraduate Certificate Program in Advanced Object Relations Psychoanalysis in the US.

Dr Amos has been actively teaching and training various psychology and counselling university courses in Malaysia, Singapore and the US. He was practising in the UK as a counsellor and mental-health support worker for 2 years.  He was also trained in Schema Therapy, Art Therapy and Sand-play Therapy.

Mr Amos is also a psychotherapist with more than 5 years of experience and also the co-founder of Enlight Mental Health Charity, serving the local community in Johor.

Dr Logenthini Mariappan has more than ten years of academic experience in tertiary education institutions. Dr Logen holds a Ph.D. in Education (TESL), a Master of Education (TESL), and a Bachelor of Education (TESL). Dr Logen has produced journal articles and proceedings from her research on teaching and learning. She is currently working on a book to support students’ learning processes as well as journal articles that fit the craze for knowledge accumulation.

Dr Logen is a certified trainer under Human Resources Development Fund Malaysia. She has led numerous management and teaching staff training. Her research interests include TESL, Teacher Professional Development, ESL Curriculum and Instruction, and Technology in Language Learning and Linguistics.

Ms Thivya is a committed English Language lecturer with 7 years of experience at various Malaysian academic institutions teaching students from different cultural and social backgrounds.Ms Thivya possesses effective teaching methods that promote invigorating learning environment and often incorporates English language activities that are hands-on, authentic and interactive to strengthen on classroom learning. She constantly provides feedback and guidance to help students to enhance their language skills. She is also willing to take initiate to improve the quality of teaching methods if required.

Hardworking & dedicated, Thivya is willing to put in extra time to learn and accomplish a task. Not only that, she is also an independent and dynamic team player and able to communicate with all levels. She strongly believes in the concept of “English beyond the classroom” as it assists students to become better English language learners.

Ms Salmiah binti AWANG is a lecturer at Raffles University with a Master in Malay Literature from Universiti Putra Malaysia (2010-2012) and a Bachelors Degree from the University of Malaya (2005-2008). She has over 10 years experience in the field of Social Science, specialising in TITAS, Ethnic Relations, Malaysian Studies and Malay Language.

She has also presented papers at seminars organized by public universities and Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. Amongst her studies presented at the seminar were “Simbolisme dalam Puisi Kanak-kanak”, “Keberkesanan Lagu Patriotik dalam Pembangunan Jati Diri” dan ” Dokumentasi Tumbuhan Herba dalam Menjana Kehidupan di Alam Melayu”. She is also involved in enhancement courses in teaching such as “Program Bimbingan Tenaga Pengajar Mata Pelajaran Umum”.

Dr Shuba is a Clinical Psychologist and a lecturer. She has completed her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Counselling at the University of Malaya. Her doctoral research focuses on developing a culturally adapted mindfulness-based intervention for weight-related struggles among overweight women in Malaysia. She holds a Master’s degree in Abnormal and Clinical Psychology from Swansea University, United Kingdom, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from York St John University, United Kingdom.

With over five years of teaching and tutoring experience in the United Kingdom and Malaysia, Dr Shuba’s expertise lies in the realms of body image and eating disorders, women’s health, intervention development and cultural adaptation, discrimination, criminal psychology, and dark personality, among other areas.

In addition to her academic pursuits, Dr Shuba has been a practicing Clinical Psychologist for more than five years. She is a highly trained Acceptance and Commitment Therapy practitioner, with a primary focus on mindfulness. Additionally, she is trained in wellness coaching, having worked extensively with corporate clients on managing emotions, addressing retrenchment concerns, facilitating career progression, and dealing with general behavioural and psychological challenges. Dr Shuba has delivered numerous mental health talks to corporate companies and institutions, covering topics such as mental health stigma, resilience, discrimination, mindfulness lifestyle, and stress management, among others

Upon completion of her Master of Education studies at Macquarie University, Ms Wong dedicated her knowledge to teach at local colleges and universities. For 12 years, her efforts were directed towards providing effective learning scaffolds so that students can progress in a congenial yet challenging learning environment.

Her primary endeavours include equipping students with transferrable skills such as contemporary literacy, critical thinking, ethical analysis and creative problem solving, in the process of which students would be able to unleash their potentials to excel in areas of their respective pursuit.

Having completed a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Raffles University, Mr Boon Tao developed a strong foundation in understanding the complexities of the human brain and its impact on mental well-being.

This educational background laid the groundwork for his subsequent professional experience as a clinical neurofeedback practitioner. Currently nearing completion of his Master’s degree in Cognitive Science at Osnabrück University, Germany, Mr Boon Tao is deeply engaged in exploring innovative approaches to understanding the human mind and its impact on various cognitive processes.

Mr Boon Tao is a passionate and dedicated lecturer who is embarking on a journey to inspire students through the intersection of practical experience and academic pursuit. Within his research focus, Mr Boon Tao explores the synergistic relationship between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Neuroscience, uncovering cognitive mechanisms and developing AI-based solutions for brain-computer interfaces and cognitive enhancement. His research aims to bridge these fields, revolutionising our understanding of the brain and enhancing human well-being.

Ms Adeline is a psychotherapist and registered & licensed counsellor. She graduated with an MA in Education (Guidance & Counselling) from UTM in 2015; MA in Education (Educational Psychology & Counselling) from National Chengchi University, Taiwan in 2006; Graduate Diploma in Psychology from Monash University, Australia in 2003; and BSc in Physics from Universiti Sains Malaysia, with a Major in Physics and a Minor in Management Studies in 1998.

She was awarded the Stella Crossley Prize in 2002 and William Webster Prize in 2003 by Monash University, Australia, for the highest aggregate mark in all core units of the Psychology major among 500 students worldwide. She is an experienced practitioner in psychotherapy and obtained her Advanced Diploma in Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy, The Institute of Satir Pacific, Canada in 2012; certificate in Play Therapy, SAPET, Malaysia in 2011. She was trained in a number of different counselling and psychotherapy approaches. She is an enthusiastic psychology lecturer, counsellor and psychotherapist.