Assoc. Prof. Christopher Wan Sageng is a distinguished academic and culinary leader in Malaysia. He currently serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management at UCSI University Sarawak Campus and as the General Manager of UCSI Hotel Kuching Sarawak. His career trajectory from chef to hotel management and academic leadership reflects his strong leadership capabilities and passion for culinary  arts.

In 2025, Assoc. Prof. Wan and his team were honored with the prestigious Best Field Work Research in The World award at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards held in Portugal. This accolade, widely regarded as the "Oscars" of the recipe book world, recognized their work on Unearth Sarawak Cuisine: Taste of Sarawak, a comprehensive documentation of Sarawak's culinary heritage. Beyond his academic and culinary achievements, Assoc. Prof. Christopher Wan is an active media personality. He hosts two cooking shows, Suduk Cerpu and Inspirasi Chef, as well as the documentary series Unearth Sarawak Indigenous Cuisines, produced by Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) and TVS. These platforms showcase innovative recipes and promote Sarawak's rich tourism and cuisine.

His research interests encompass gastronomy tourism, experiential learning, and hospitality education. He is also involved in consultancy projects, valued at nearly RM900,000, focusing on management, leadership, hospitality, and culinary arts. Additionally, Assoc. Prof. Wan serves as a technical advisor, external assessor, and visiting professor at various institutions, both locally and internationally.

He is an active member of several professional associations, including the Kuching Chefs Association (Treasurer), the World Association of Master Chefs (Executive Member, Certified International Judge, and Professional Chef), the Malaysian Hotel Association, and the Asia Pacific Institute for Event Management – Professional Fellow.

Assoc. Prof. Wan's multifaceted contributions continue to elevate the standards of hospitality and culinary arts education, both in Malaysia and internationally.