Professor Ts Dr Tan Wee Hoe

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Professor Ts Dr Tan Wee Hoe

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Academic Qualifications

PhD in Education
Master of Multimedia (E-Learning Technologies)
Bachelor of Multimedia (Honours) Film & Animation
Certificate in Philosophical Studies
Certificate of TRIZ Level 3 Practitioner
General Translation Certification Course

Areas of Interest

Academic Research Methodology

Algorithm for Measuring Creativity

Creative Multimedia Studies

Educational Technology

Gamification and Game-based Learning

Innoprenuership and Intrapreneurship

Multimedia Design (Serious Games & Animation)

Problem-Solving Skills (TRIZ & POPS)

Professional Bodies

No.	Professional Bodies	Position	Year
1	Persatuan Humphrey Fellows’ Malaysia	Honorary Assistant Secretary	Since 2022
2	Fulbright Alumni Association of Malaysia	Executive Committee Member	Since 2020
3	Serious Games Association, Singapore	Vice Chairperson of tde Administrative Committee	Since 2020
4	Game Development Council of Malaysia	Vice Chairperson	Since 2019

Current Teaching and Administrative Responsibilities

No	Course	Level
		Postgraduate		Undergraduate
		Ph. D	Master	Undergraduate
1	Technology in Curriculum Development		PGCE
2	Film Studies			BA (Hons) Mass Communication
3	Video Editing			BA (Hons) Mass Communication

Working Experience

No.	Name of employer	Position held	Field	Year
No.	Name of employer	Position held	Field	Start	End
1	UCSI University	Professor	New Media & Education	Jan 2024	present
2	UCSI University	Deputy Director, International Institute of Science Diplomacy & Sustainability	Higher Education	Oct 2023	present
3	UCSI University	Head of Research & Postgraduate Studies	Higher Education Management	Aug 2022	Oct 2023
4	UCSI University	Director, CAQA / Associate Professor	Quality Assurance / New Media & Education	2022	2022
5	UPSI	Tutor, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor	Educational & Multimedia Technology	Nov 2007	Aug 2022
6	UniKL	Instructor / Specialist, Lecturer	Multimedia	Jun 2004	Nov 2007
7	POV Sdn. Bhd.	3D Animator	Multimedia	Jun 2003	Feb 2004
8	Multimedia University	Research Assistant	Multimedia	Oct 2001	Jun 2004

Conferences and Training

No.	Conferences/Training	Title	Year
1	Forum Panellist, International Forum on New Inclusive Asia 2023, The Belt and Road Initiative, Strengthening Connectivity for Common Development and Prosperity, 27 Nov	Enhancing Multilateral Dialogue: The Pivotal Role of Science Diplomacy in Global Development Initiative	2023
2	Forum Panellist, International Conference on Education 3.0, UNITAR International University, 22 Nov	Navigating Education and Professionalism in the Evolving AI Charged Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities	2023
3	Chairperson, Global Higher Education Forum, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 15 – 16 Nov	Advancing Equity through Higher Education Policy: A Way Forward	2023
4	Keynote Speaker, The 21st Century Teaching and Learning Symposium, UCSI Schools	Developing Future Leaders and Inspiring Global Citizens through 21st Century Education	2023
5	Invited Speaker, Program Bengkel Guru 2023 Bersempena Sambutan Hari Guru dan Hari Raya, UNITAR International University	Transforming Classroom Learning with AI	2023
6	Invited Speaker, Centre of Excellence for Learning and Teaching, UCSI University.	Developing Micro-credential Courses with Game-Based Learning	2023
7	Forum Panelist, AIESEC Roadshow Event, AIESEC Malaysia	Current State of Higher Education Post- Pandemic	2022
8	Trainer, FPT Vietnam Mobility Program, UCSI University	Gamification Activity: Wartime Designers	2022
9	Trainer, FPT Vietnam Mobility Program, UCSI University	Gamification Activity: No Dice with Death	2022
10	Invited Speaker, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam Malysia, sponsored by UNITAR International University at Johor Bahru, Malaysia	Instructional Technology for Adult Learning: Feasible Technologies for Trainers and Managers of Public Training Entities	2022
11	Trainer, Supervision Training Session, conducted for the Faculty of Social Sciences and Liberal Arts (FOSSLA), UCSI University.	1. Resources and Software for Supervisors 2. Facilitating the Transition from Undergraduate to Postgraduate Studies	2022
12	Trainer, Institute of Graduate Studies, UPSI	Presentation Skills Workshop	2022
13	Invited Speaker, Hub for Innovative Teaching and Learning (HITeL), UiTM, Malaysia	Innovative T&L Webinar: Bridging Fun Learning to Teaching – Seven Principles of Learner-Centric Emotional Gamification	2022
14	Invited Speaker, PhD Education Talk, conducted for FOSSLA, UCSI University	Types of Quasi-experimental Designs for Educational Studies	2022
15	Trainer, Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory Education Department	Creating Digital Interactive Stories through Twine (Mereka Cipta Cerita Digital Interaktif Menerusi Twine)	2021
16	Invited Speaker, Hua Xia International School & Sek Men Universal Hua Xia, Malaysia, 24 Jul	Make Every Lesson Counts: How to Facilitate Learning through Fun Activities	2021
17	Invited Speaker, Fulbright Alumni Association Malaysia, 13 Jul	Knowledge Sharing with Malaysian Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Alumnus	2021
18	Trainer, Virtual Workshop on e Gamification Content Development, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia	e-Gamification Content Development	2021
19	Trainer, Research and Publication – Intensive FRGS Training, UNITAR International University, Malaysia	Research and Publication – Intensive FRGS Training	2021
20	Trainer, Serious Games Association, Singapore, online via Zoom	Serious Games Design Virtual Workshop	2020
21	Forum Panellist, UNITAR International University, Malaysia, 11 Nov	Education in a World Promoting Shared Prosperity: A Virtual Conference	2020
22	Forum Panellist, Gaming4 Humanity, Malaysia, 10 Oct	Ocean Series: Surf the Purpose, Sand the Message	2020
23	Forum Panellist, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), online via Microsoft Team, 25 Aug.	Games in Education: Good or Bad? Level Up Spacebar Beyond Entertainment	2020
24	Invited Speaker, Irish Conference of Game-Based Learning, 24-26 Jun, online via Zoom	Gamified gamification training for teacher trainers: a case of Utopian Pedagogic School of Innovation	2020
25	Forum Panellist, Online Webinar via Google Meet, UPSI, Malaysia, 03 Apr	Pelaksanaan Gamifikasi dalam Pembelajaran Secara Dalam Talian (Practicing gamification in online learning)	2020
26	Forum Panellist, Youthopia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 12 Feb	Future of Education: What the next decade holds for our children?	2020
27	Academic Enhancement and Leadership Development Centre, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia	Game-Based Learning for Higher Education Workshop
28	Invited Speaker, 马来西亚华校董事联合会总会, [United Chinese School Committees’ Association of Malaysia ], Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 30 Nov – 1 Dec	拓宽教育前路：观念、方法与务实 [Expanding the road of education forward: Concepts, Methods and Practicality]	2019
29	Invited Speaker, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Biennial Medical and Scientific Conference, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Malaysia, 4-5 Jul	Gamification of Medical Education: Prospect and Potential	2019
30	Presenter, The first webinar session, Serious Games Association, Singapore, 29 Mar	How serious games can be digital medicine?	2019
31	Trainer, UPSI	Gamification Course for Lecturers	2019
32	Presenter, Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE), Malaysia, 21 Dec.	FY2017/2018 Humphrey Fellowship Debriefing Session	2018
33	Invited Speaker, Gamification Seminar 2018, myCapsule Space, UNIMAS, Malaysia, 12 Dec	Getting Neuron Family into Classroom: A Work in Progress	2018
34	Trainer, 6th SingHealth Serious Games Conference, SingHealth Academic, Singapore General Hospital Campus, Singapore, 26 Oct	How Serious Games Can be Digital Medicine in the U.S.A.?	2018
35	Invited Speaker, Program Wacana Inovasi, organized by Research Management & Innovation Centre (RMIC), UPSI, Malaysia, 17 Oct.	How to Commercialize in Education, Innovation and Technology? Lessons Learned from Universities in U.S.A.,	2018
36	Trainer, Department of Social Studies and Citizenship, Faculty of Humanity Science, UPSI, Malaysia, 30 Aug.	Innovation in Teaching – Gamification Workshop	2018
37	Invited Speaker, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU), Malaysia, 13 Aug	Exploring the Challenges and Prospects of Education 4.0 through the Humphrey Fellowship Program	2018
38	Presenter, Humphrey Fellow Country Presentation at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Penn State, USA, 16 Apr.	Malaysia: Tanah Tumpah Darahku	2018
39	Presenter, 2017-2018 Humphrey Fellowship Program Capstone Project Poster Session, PSU, USA, 05 Apr.	Center for Serious Games	2018
40	Presenter, Penn State Symposium for Teaching & Learning with Technology, PSU, USA, 17 Mar.	Teaching Principles of Inventive Problem Solving Using a Mobile Puzzle Game	2018
41	Trainer, Penn State Google Education Summit, Krause Innovation Studio, PSU, USA	Building an ePortfolio with Google Site: How to Plan, Build and Maintain ePortfolio	2017
42	Presenter, Humphrey Fellow Current Events in Home Country, College of Education, PSU, USA, 09 Nov.	Affordable Housing for Youth	2017
43	Presenter, Global Leadership Forum, organized by Institute of International Education, Washington D.C., USA, 29 Oct – 02 Nov.	Soft Skills Pay the Bills	2017
44	Speaker, Humphrey Fellow Secondary Schools in Home Country, College of Education, PSU, USA, 05 Sep.	Secondary Schools in Malaysia	2017
45	Trainer, Singapore General Hospital, SingHealth, Singapore, 05 Jul.	Introduction to Gamification	2017
46	Invited Speaker, Singapore Gamification Day, Serious Games Asia Society, Singapore, 17 Nov.	The Importance of Serious Games Validation and Evaluation	2016
47	Trainer, Universiti Sabah Malaysia, Sabah, Malaysia	Gamification @ UMS for Higher Education Programme	2016
39	Presenter, National STEM Educator Colloquium, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia.	Gamification for STEM Education	2016
40	Host, UPSI Education Research Laboratory, UPSI, Malaysia, 06 May	The First UPSI Gamification Seminar & Exhibition	2016
41	Invited Speaker, Department of Polytechnic Education, Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, 19 Apr.	Pedagogical Approach for Online TVET Learning Environment	2016
42	Trainer, Workshop for Postgraduate Students & Academics in Faculty of Management & Economics, UPSI, Malaysia, 01 Mar.	Gamification in Education	2016
43	Invited Speaker, Series of Research & Practice-based Seminar, Nottingham University Malaysia Campus, Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia, 24 Jun.	The prospect of Game-based Learning and Educational Games in Malaysia	2015
44	Presenter, Faculty of Technical and Vocational Education, at UPSI Education Research Laboratory, UPSI, Malaysia, 01 Apr.	TRIZ Talk	2015
45	Keynote Speaker, Career Talk Programme, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Tapah Campus, Perak, Malaysia, 01 Mar.	Something you always wanted to know about game development	2015
46	Presenter, The International Conference on Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Education Technologies (CSCEET2014), Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 18 Nov.	Gamification of Teaching and Learning Activity: Prospect and Challenges of Mobile Game-based Learning	2014
47	Presenter, International Conference of Physical Education and Sports, UPSI, Shah Alam, Malaysia, 29 Oct.	Technology in Physical Education and Sports: The Potential and Challenges from TRIZ Perspective	2014
48	Presenter, International Drug Prevention and Rehabilitation Conference (PREVENT 2014), Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), Nilai, Malaysia, 16 Oct.	Drug Prevention Education through a Mobile Game: Fight For Future 2.0	2014
49	Presenter, Mesyuarat Majlis Kerjasama Ketuaketua Pusat Pengajaran & Pembelajaran IPTA Malaysia (MAGNETIC) ke-26, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Kota Bharu, Malaysia, 04 Jun.	UPSI Game-based Learning	2014
50	UPSI, Malaysia	Preparing Interactive Lecture Notes
51	Speaker, Syarahan Malim 3/2014, BPAQ, UPSI, Malaysia, 12 Mar.	Game-based Learning: The Potential and Challenges	2014
52	Presenter, International Conference of Integrated Knowledge (ICIK), Monash University, Sunway, Malaysia, 20 Dec.	Overcoming Systematic Shortage of ICT Talents in Malaysia: Potential TRIZ Solutions	2013
53	Speaker, Simposium Amalan Terbaik Pengajaran & Pembelajaran IPTA, organized by Malaysian Higher Education Teaching and Learning Council (MAGNETIC) at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bangi, Malaysia, 27 Sep.	Game-based learning – An evolution of tomorrow’s education: An insight gained through a consultation work with Knowledge Nation Inc. in Silicon Valley	2012
54	Keynote Speaker, Mini Seminar on Multimedia Computing, organized by Kolej PolyTech MARA Ipoh, Malaysia, 17 May.	Multimedia Computing as a Growing Field in Malaysia	2012
55	Lecture delivered to students of the Bachelor of Education (Chinese Language) programme, UPSI, Malaysia, 20 Nov.	动画制作与翻译(Animation Production and Translation)	2011
56	Trainer, Kursus Persediaan Cuti Belajar, anjuran Bahagian Sumber Manusia, UPSI, Malaysia, 31 Mar.	Perkongsian Pengalaman – Persediaan dan Cabaran	2011
57	Lecture delivered to students of the Bachelor of Education (Chinese Language) programme, UPSI, Malaysia, 30 Mar.	以游戏为基的教学(Game-based teaching and learning)	2011
58	Presenter, Ekspo Penyelidikan dan Inovasi (EKSPIN), anjuran UPSI, Malaysia, 22-23 Mar.	Spiral research model in an educational study	2011
59	Presenter, Early Career Researchers Conference, organised by British Educational Research Association (BERA), Univ. of Warwick, UK, 01 Sep.	Reflection and meta-reflection in doctoral studies	2010
60	Presenter, Maths Education Doctoral Day, WIE, University of Warwick, UK, 24 May.	Spiral Research Model for game-based learning studies: a pragmatic educational research design in practice	2010
61	Presenter, British Computing Society, Nottingham & Derby Branch, UK, 17, May.	Game-based learning: A doctoral research in the UK	2010
62	Presenter, Joint organised by the Innovation, Knowledge and Organisational Networks Research Centre, Warwick Business School & the Learning Games Network (University of Brighton), University of Warwick, UK, 24 Mar.	Justifying the benefits, effectiveness and efficiency of game-based learning. The value of games in learning: showing the benefits of serious games workshop	2010
63	Speaker, Warwick Postgraduate Research Café Scientifique, Univ. of Warwick, UK, 24 Feb.	Exploring the educational potential of game-based learning through the eyes of game industry practitioners	2010
64	Speaker, Warwick Game Design Society, University of Warwick, UK, 11 Feb.	Studying game-based learning: My research journey	2010
65	Presenter, Sixth Conference on Technology, Knowledge and Society, Freie Universitat Berlin, Germany, 15-17 Jan.	Exploring the educational potential of game-based learning through the eyes of game industry practitioners	2010
66	Presenter, WIE Symposium, WIE, University of Warwick, UK, 10 Nov.	In search of research methodology: a doctoral research design journey	2009
67	Presenter, Graduate School, University of Warwick, UK, 09 & 23 Oct.	Keys to success as a postgraduate researcher. Postgraduate Researcher Induction: Kick Start Your Research	2009
68	Presenter, the 6th Postgraduate International Student Conference, School of Education, University of Leicester, UK, 02 Jul.	Making a difference? The impact of educational research on theory, practice and policy	2009
69	Trainer, Collaboration between University of Warwick and Specialist Schools, UK.	Warwick Young Researchers Programme	2009
70	Speaker, First PhD Forum of Chinese Students and Scholars Association UK, 30 May, 2009, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.	Deep learning and innovative skills development: a potential solution to education dilemma in China.	2009
71	Presenter, WIE Symposium, University of Warwick, UK, 31 Oct.	Examining the potential of game-based learning through the eyes of trainee teachers	2008
72	Trainer, A workshop organised for Secondary Maths Trainee Teachers of Warwick Institute of Education, UK, 03 Jul.	Game-based Learning Workshop: Exploring the Potential of Games	2008
73	Presenter, WIE Symposium, University of Warwick, UK, 14 Mar.	Meta-learning in new media: a study of game-based learning systems	2008
74	Presenter, MIIT Mini Seminar, UniKL City Campus, Malaysia, 27-28 Mar.	E-Learning, Globalization and The Art of War	2007
75	Presenter, 1st MIIT Colloquium, UniKL City Campus, Malaysia, 16 May.	The Effectiveness of Learning Management Systems: A Study on UniKL IIM E-Learning Portal	2007
76	Invited Speaker, Orientation Camp of the 20th batch Sin Chew Daily Youth Reporter, 9 Dec, 2005, SRJK (C) Pei Wah, Seremban, NS, Malaysia, 09 Dec.	The influence of experience gained when I was a youth reporter towards my current career	2005
77	Invited Speaker, ASEAN Seminar of E Learning, Sunway Resort Hotel, Selangor, Malaysia, 08 Dec.	The E-Learning Marketplace in UniKL	2005
78	Presenter, 3rd Knowledge Fair, Faculty of Creative Multimedia, MMU, Malaysia, 10 Jul.	The Future of e-Learning in Malaysia - Sustainability for the Present & Challenges for the Future	2005

Research

No.	Title of Project	Grant/Fund	Amount	Role	Status
1	Gamification of CiteSpace as a learning strategy for visualizing literature review among postgraduate students	Research Excellence and Innovation Grant (REIG) 2022 Cycle 2 offered by UCSI University.	RM24,622	Project Leader	In progress
2	Merapatkan perbezaan dalam kefahaman membaca melalui kualiti kebolehbacaan bahan bagi meningkatkan pencapaian literasi murid murid miskin B40	Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia	RM60,000	Co-researcher	Completed in 2023
3	Gamification-based Training Kit for Product oriented Problem Solving among Grassroots Innovators in Malaysia	Prototype Development Research Grant Scheme (PRGS), Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia	RM92,200	Project Leader (up to Aug 2022) Co-researcher (Sep 2022 – Aug 2023)	Completed in 2023
4	A Novel Game-Based Learning Assessment Framework of Ubiquitous Computational Thinking	Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia	RM63,040	Co-researcher	Completed in 2022
5	Effects of KNeoWorld Technology-based Learning among Primary School Pupils in Malaysia: A Pilot Study	KNeoMedia Limited, Australia	RM60,000	Principal Investigator	Completed in 2019
6	Digital Invention Game as a Learning Tool for Young Malaysian Inventors to Design Products	UPSI Teaching and Learning Innovation Grant	RM9,000	Project Leader	Completed in 2019
7	Kit Gamifikasi dan Latihan Penyelesaian Masalah Secara Inventif PRGS, Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia Berasaskan Permainan (Gamification and Game-Based Inventive Problem-Solving Training Kit)	PRGS, Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia	RM58,000	Project Leader	Completed in 2019
8	A Novel Algorithm for Assessing Fundamental Creativity in Product oriented Problem-solving among Grassroots Innovators	Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia.	RM50,000	Project Leader	Completed in 2019
9	Kit Simulasi dan Latihan Pendidikan Pemikiran Positif Berdasarkan Kemahiran Berfikir Aras Tinggi (KBAT)	Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia	RM92,339	Co-researcher	Completed in 2018
10	Interactive Piano Classroom: The Effects of Game-based Multisensory Learning Approaches on Undergraduate Music Students	UPSI Research Grant Project, Malaysia	RM9,490	Co-researcher	Completed in 2017
11	Developing a prototype speaking game for Malaysian University English Test for postsecondary students in Malaysia education system	UPSI Research Grant Project	RM5,885	Co-researcher	Completed in 2017
12	Development of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) for LearnSoftware Open Video Sharing Site	Education Research Laboratory Grant (GP-MPPU), UPSI, Malaysia	RM15,000	Co-researcher	Completed in 2015
13	Learning Mathematics through games in primary school classroom: A potential remedial approach for academically weak students	UPSI Research Grant Project	RM7942	Project Leader	Completed in 2015
14	e-Rakan: The Virtual Gateway on Teaching Malay Language Online	GP-MPPU, UPSI, Malaysia	RM19,330	Co-researcher	Completed in 2015
15	Developing a prototype game for learning principles of inventive problem-solving among teenagers through field testing	PRGS, Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia	RM217,789	Project Leader	Completed in 2016
16	Development of a Teacher Education Model for Preparing Quality Teachers for the Future”, Niche Research Grant Scheme,	Niche Research Grant Scheme (NRGS), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia	RM5,000,000	Programme Coordinator	Completed
17	Examining How Malaysian School Children Learn TRIZ through A Mobile Game	Universiti Malaya Research Partner Programme	RM30,700	Co-Principal Investigator	Completed in 2014
18	Examining Modality Principles of Instructional Screencast for Learning 3D Modeling Software	Research Acculturation Grant Scheme (RAGS), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia	RM52,300	Project Leader	Completed in 2015
19	The Affordances & Challenges of Improvised Interactive Instructional (3Is) Tool in Diversified Lower Primary Teaching Practices: Initial Study	RAGS, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia	RM40,000	Co-researcher	Completed in 2015
20	Creating A Drug Prevention Game for Malaysian Teenagers: An Innovative Primary Prevention Approach	UPSI Research Grant Project	RM6,334	Project Leader	Completed in 2014
21	3D Talking-Head Mobile Phone App: A Study on Modality Effects on Pronunciation of Difficult to Pronounce English Words	RAGS, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia	RM46,600	Co-researcher	Completed 2014
22	Exploring the potential of games and gamebased learning through the eyes of teacher trainers	UPSI Research Grant Project	RM7,256	Principal Researcher	Completed 2012
23	The GRID Architecture of E-Learning Marketplace in UniKL	UniKL Short-term Grant research project	RM19,000	Project Leader	Completed in 2007
24	The effectiveness factors of learning management systems: UniKL IIM E Learning Portal	UniKL Short-term Grant research project	RM10,000	Co-researcher	Completed in 2006

Publications

Tan, B. S., Tan, W. H., Ahmad Zamzuri, M. A. (in press). The Effects of Game-based learning on soft skills development for undergraduate students: A systematic literature review. Malaysian Journal of Learning and Instruction.
Dai, Z., Tan, W. H., Wang, S., & Xue, J. (in press). Tactile Perception in Aesthetic Evaluation: A Systematic Review. Journal of Aesthetic Education.
Ji, J., Tan, W. H., & Shi, W. Q. (2023). Fostering sustainability in China’s Textile Industry: The Role of Education for Sustainable Development. Visions for Sustainability, 20, 1-25. https://doi.org/10.13135/2384-8677/7915
Zhang, J., Zhang, Z., Peng, S., Veloo, A., Bailey, R. P., & Tan, W. H. (2023). Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of Sport Anxiety Scale-2. Frontiers in Psychology, 14:1260253. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1260253
Lu, H., & Tan, W. H. (2023). The challenge of globalization trends to musical diversity(全球化趋势对音乐多样性的挑战). Modern Music, 10, 27-29.
Dai, Z., Tan, W. H., Ren, S., Zhang, M., Amini, M., & Wang, S. (2023). Systematic review: Factors influencing creativity in the design discipline and assessment criteria. International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education, 12(3), 1440-1448. https://doi.org/10.11591/ijere.v12i3.24530
Jiang, H., Cheng, K. W., & Tan, W. H. (2023). The cultivation of children’s musical creative practical competency: A literature review. Thinking Skills and Creativity, 48, 101309. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsc.2023.101309
Zhao, Y., Tan, W.H., Nian, Z., Li, Z., & Liu, K. (2023). Design thinking as a case-based learning for college general education courses. Migration Letters. 20, 628-646.
Liu, K., Tan, W. H., & Erni Marlina, S. (2023). Effects of pervasive game on behavioral intention towards fitness among older adults in Henan: An empirical study. Educational Gerontology, 49(8) https://doi.org/10.1080/03601277.2023.2244793
Liu, K., Tan, W. H., & Erni Marlina, S. (2023). The Design and Development of Interactive Pervasive Game: Systematic Literature Review. JMIR Serious Games. 11, e42878 https://doi.org/10.2196/42878
Liu, K., Tan, W. H., & Erni Marlina, S. (2022). Exploring the Effects of Pervasive Games on Fitness among Older Persons in Henan. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 18, Supp. 20, 101-102.
Liu, K., Tan, W. H., & Erni Marlina, S. (2022). Undergraduate Students’ Perceived Success Factors on Learning: An Online Flipped Classroom for Designing Pervasive Games. Journal of ICT in Education, 9(1), 1-15.
Hiew, J. Y. K., Mohamad Yatim, M. H., Tan, W. H., Wong, Y. S. (2021). Developing a game-based learning assessment framework towards ubiquitous computational thinking among undergraduate students. Journal of ICT in Education, 8(4), 130-144.
Mohamad Yatim, M. H. & Tan, W. H. (2021). Evaluating game-playing activities of a MOBA game with gameplay experience instruments. Turkish Journal of Computer and Mathematics Education, 12(3), 1018-1028.
Tan, C. I., Tan, W. H., Siti Fazilah Shamsudin., Navaratnam, S. & Ng, Y. Y. (2022). Investigating the impact of latency in mobile-based multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games. International Journal of Creative Multimedia 3(1), 1-16.
Tan, B. S., Tan, W. H., & Ahmad Zamzuri Mohamad Ali. (2021). The Study of Using Digital Game-Based Learning to Develop Critical Thinking Skill through Self-Assessment Process. International Journal of Creative Multimedia 2(2), 31-50.
Tan, C. I., Tan, W. H., & Maizatul Hayati Mohamad Yatim. (2021). Designing Elements for Immersive User Experience in Educational Games Using the Entertainment Game Development Approach. Review of International Geographical Education Online, 11(4),
738747. (SCOPUS)
Segaran, K., Ahmad Zamzuri Mohamad Ali., & Tan, W. H. (2021). Does Avatar Design in Educational Games Promote a Positive Emotional Experience among Learners? E-Learning and Digital Media, 18(5), 422-440. (SCOPUS).
Tan, C. I., Tan, W. H., Lee, J. E. K., Ng, Y. Y. (2021). Exploring user experience from an emotional context when designing immersive games for education. Journal of ICT in Education, 8(1), 10-25.
Shanizan Herman Mohd Radzi, Tan, W. H., & Amri Yusoff. (2020). Evaluating the effects of a board game in cognition in learning shipping management for higher education. International Journal of Modern Education, 2(7), 180-201.
Tan, C. I., & Tan, W. H. (2020). Exploring the link between the psychological needs and the elements of game design for educational games. Journal of ICT in Education, 7(2), 65-73.
Fadilah Abdul Rauf., & Tan, W. H. (2020). Potensi Realiti Terimbuh dalam Aktiviti Mewarna (Potential of Augmented Reality in Colouring Activity: A Study in a Preschool). Southeast Asia Journal of Early Childhood Education, 9(2), 1-10.
Tan, W. H. (2020). Student-led gamification in the undergraduate Design History course. International Journal of Creative Multimedia, 1(2), 1-17.
Tan, B. S., Tan, W. H., Cho, W. H., & Ahmad Zamzuri Mohamad Ali. (2020). A framework for game-based soft skills development: A case of Inventors of Future. International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 24(5), 10571064.
Shanizan Herman Mohd Radzi, Tan, W. H., & Amri Yusoff. (2019). Shipping Management Simulation Game for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: A Quasi-Experimental Study. Malaysian Journal of Learning & Instruction, 16(2), 155-186. (SCOPUS)
Segaran, K., Ahmad Zamzuri Mohamad Ali., & Tan, W. H. (2019). Mediating Effects of Avatar on Motivation in Game Based Learning - Review. Online Journal for TVET Practitioners, 4(2), 83-92
Adnan, M.; Abdullah, J. M.; Md Ibharim, L. F.; Tan, W. H.; Janan, D.; Abdullah, N.; et al. (2019). Expanding opportunities for STEM subjects teaching and learning: connecting through comics. Malaysia Journal of Medical Sciences, 26(4), 1-7. (SCOPUS)
Swaran Singh, C.; Masa Singh, T.S.; Ja’afar, H.; Tan, W.H.; Subramaniam, G.J.; & Abdullah, M.S.H.B. (2019). Developing a prototype speaking game for engineering students at polytechnic in Malaysia. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, Special Issue, 9-17. (SCOPUS)
Segaran, K., Ahmad Zamzuri Mohamad Ali., & Tan, W. H. (2019). 3D game avatar with different realism level - a conceptual framework of mediating effects on motivation in gamebased learning, Journal of Creative Media, Design & Technology (RekaJournal), 2(7), 24-32.
Wong, Y. S., Maizatul Hayati Mohamad Yatim., & Tan, W. H. (2018). Learning Object-Oriented Programming Paradigm via Game-Based Learning Game - Pilot Study. The International Journal of Multimedia & Its Application (IJMA), 10(6), 181-197.
Tan, W.H. (2018). Comparing Undergraduate Student Perceptions on the Characteristics of Quality Teachers and Future Teachers for Schools in Malaysia. Jurnal Pendidikan Bitara UPSI, 11, 22-32.
Norazilawati Abdullah., Mazlini Adnan., Laili Farhana Ibharim., Tan, W.H., Dahlia Janan., Jafri Malin Abdullah., Noorzeliana Idris., Amila Saliza Abdul Wahab. (2018). Development a Year One STEM Comic for Science and Mathematics subjects, Jurnal Pendidikan Sains & Matematik Malaysia, 8(2), 86-96.
Swaran Singh, C.; Tan, W.H.; & Jeevi Subramaniam, G. (2018). ESL Students’ Perceptions on the Use of a Prototype Speaking Game for Malaysian University English Test (MUET). Advances Science Letters, 24(11), 8107-8110.
Tan, W.H. (2018). Exploring the Impact of Serious Games for Cognitive Functions through the Humphrey Fellowship Program. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 25(3), 1-6. (SCOPUS) Pachiyappan, S., Tan, W.H., & Ahmad Zamzuri Mohamad Ali. (2017). Gauging student learning attainment through seven variations of instructional screencasts. International Journal of E-Learning and Higher Education, 6, 1-12.
Goh, Y.; Mohd Hassan Abdullah.; Tan, W.H. (2017). Developing a Learning-by-Ear Five-Step Process as part of Game-Based Multisenosry Learning Approaches in Group Piano Teaching in Higher Education. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 7(11), 1278-1283.
Tan, W.H.; & Siti Sumaizan Ramli. (2016). Gamification of Libraries in Universities: Potential Opportunities and Challenges. Journal of Malaysian Librarians, 10, 53-64.
Tan, W.H.; Nurul Fazmidar Mohd Noor; & Wang, Y. (2016). Inventive Problem-solving Puzzle Game Design and Development. International Journal of Computational Vision & Robotics, 6(3), 244-256. (SCOPUS)
Lee, T.T.; Tan, K.N.; Wong, K.T.; Lin, C.Y.; Tan, W.H. (2016). The potential of WiiMote Interactive Whiteboard as a teaching and learning aid. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 13(7), 29-38.
Wang, Y., Tan, W.H., & Maizatul Hayati, M.Y. (2016). Fight Obesity App: A Proof-of-concept prototype of mobile game-based treatment, International Journal on E-Learning and Higher Education, 5, 135-148.
Fadilah, A.R., Tan, W.H., & Khairulanuar, S. (2015). A framework of educational augmented reality apps for improving preschoolers creative thinking. International Journal of Technology and Engineering Studies, 1(2), 3141.
Tan, K.N.; Lin, C.Y.; Lee, T.T.; Wong, K.; & Tan, W.H. (2015). Interactive Whiteboard (IWB): A review of literatures on its affordances and benefits. Journal of Research, Policy & Practice of Teachers & Teacher Education, 5(2), 41-49.
陈伟豪. (2015). 马来西亚公立大学的困境. 当代评论, 9(2), 9-15.
Ahmad Zamzuri Mohamad Ali.; Kogilathah, S. & Tan, W.H. (2015). Effects of verbal components in 3D talking head on pronunciation learning among non-native speakers. Journal of Educational Technology and Society, 18(2), 313-322. (SCOPUS)
Sayed Yusoff Syed Hussain.; Tan, W.H. & Muhammad Zaffwan Idris. (2014). Digital Game based Learning for Remedial Mathematics Students: A New Teaching and Learning Approach in Malaysia. International Journal of Multimedia and Ubiquitous Engineering, 9(11), 325-338. (SCOPUS)
Shahrel Nizar Baharom.; Tan, W. H. & Mohammad Zaffwan Idris. (2014). Emotional Design for Games: A Framework for Player-Centric Approach in the Game Design Process. International Journal of Multimedia and Ubiquitous Engineering, 9(10), 387-398. (SCOPUS)
Tan, W.H. (2013). Developing aesthetics assessment skills in Bachelor of Design programmes: An introspective account in UPSI. International Journal of Assessment and Evaluation in Education, 3, 92-104.
Tan, W.H.; Lin, C.Y. & Wang, Y. (2013). Mandarin Communication Learning app: A proof-of concept prototype of contextual learning. Journal of Research, Policy & Practice of Teachers and Teacher Education, 3(2), 38-48.
Tan, W.H. (2013). Game coaching system design and development: A retrospective case study of FPS Trainer. International Journal of Game-Based Learning (IJGBL), 3(2), 77-90. (SCOPUS)
Kogilathah, S.; Ahmad Zamzuri Mohamad Ali & Tan W.H. (2013). The Talking-head Animation as Pedagogical Agent in Language Learning: A Review on Instructional Strategy and Media. Malaysian Journal of Distance Education, 15(1), 55-71.
Tan, W.H.; Neill, S. & Johnston-Wilder, S. (2012). How do professionals’ attitudes differ between what game-based learning could ideally achieve and what it usually achieves. IJGBL, 2(1), 1-15. (SCOPUS)
Tan, W.H.; Johnston-Wilder, S. & Neill, S. (2010). Exploring the educational potential of game based learning through the eyes of game industry practitioners. International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society, 6(1), 41-54. (SCOPUS)
Tan, W.H. & Richardson, S. (2006). Globalization, e-Learning and The Art of War, The Journal of INTI International Education Group, Special Issue, 149-157.

Anthology

Chong, L. T., Zhou, B. X., Zhou, R. P., Chong, K. A., Lls, L. S., Tan, W. H., Tan, S. K., Chong, J. W., Chan, P. L., Wong, D. J. (2020). 冠心——2020 大马社会纪实 . Kuala Lumpur: Yong Peng High School
Chan, P. L., Chong, L. T., Liew, W. C., Chin, J. K., Song, B. K., Long, Y. F., Tan, W. H., & Tan, S. K. (2019). 八方云集论教育：以文会友·传承文化. Kuala Lumpur: Yong Peng High School

Modules

Tan, W.H., & Maizatul Hayati, M.Y. (2019). Gamification in Education: Game-Based Learning Training Module. Tanjong Malim: Penerbit UPSI. (ISBN: 978-967-2163-86-2)
Tan, W.H., Maizatul Hayati, M.Y., Laili Farhana, M.I., & Noraini, I. (2018). Gamification for education Training Module. Tanjong Malim: Penerbit UPSI. (ISBN: 978-967-2159-03-2)

Conference / Proceedings

Lu, Z., Ong, E. T., Swaran Singh, C. K., Ng, K. T., & Tan, W. H. (2023). Towards a framework for deeper learning in smart classrooms at higher education institutions in China: A conceptual paper on methodology. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Social Sciences (ICONESS 2023), 22-23 Jul 2023, Purwokerto, Central Java, Indonesia, pp. 451-464.
Guan, X., Ng, K. T., Ong, E. T., Tan, W. H. & Anggoro, S. (2023). Towards a framework for deeper learning in smart classrooms at higher education institutions in China: A conceptual paper on methodology. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Social Sciences (ICONESS 2023), 22-23 Jul 2023, Purwokerto, Central Java, Indonesia, pp. 451-464.
Liu, K., Tan, W. H., Saari, E. M. (2022). Exploring Middle-aged and Older Adults’ Behavioral Intention for Using Gym in China: A Feasibility Study of Mobile Augmented Reality App. Papar to be presented at the 1st World Engineering, Science and Technology Application Conference (WESTAC), 16-17 Jul 2022. (SCOPUS)
Tan, B. S., Tan, W. H., & Ahmad Zamzuri Mohamad Ali. (2020). Instructional design of gamebased product-oriented problem-solving (POPS) training module. Proceeding of the Irish Conference of Game-Based Learning, 24-26 Jun.
Wong, Y. S., Maizatul Hayati, M. Y., Tan, W. H., Yap, L. C. (2020). A game-based learning assessment framework for learning ubiquitous computational thinking. In M. E. Auer, H. Hortsch & P. Sethakul (eds.) Proceedings of the International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning, 1135, pp. 607-615. (SCOPUS)
Tan, B. S., Tan, W. H., & Ahmad Zamzuri Mohamad Ali. (2019). A framework for game-based soft skills development: A case of Inventors of Future. Proceedings of the 6th International Social Sciences Postgraduates Conference, 2 & 3 Dec, UTM, Skudai, Malaysia.
Shanizan Herman, M. R.; Tan, W. H.; & Amri Y. (2019). Keberkesanan penggunaan board game dalam kepantasan pembelajaran pengurusan maritim untuk pengajian tinggi. Proceedings of International Conference on Education and Teacher Development (ICEli 2019), 23-25 Jul, Ipoh, Malaysia, pp. 1-5.
Shanizan Herman, M. R.; Tan, W. H.; & Amri Y. (2019). The shipping management game: a simulation tool for shipping management. Proceedings of Kuala Lumpur International Communication, Education, Language and Social Sciences 10 (KLiCELS 10), 21 – 22 July 2018. Hotel Bangi-Putrajaya, Bandar Baru Bangi, Malaysia, pp. 1-8
Tan, W.H.; Muhammad Amirrul Naim Mohmad Nasir, Muhammad Hamzy Mohd Noor Effendy; Nur Humaira Shahnul Mindano; & Tee, H.Z. (2019). Designers of War: A creative and critical thinking game for undergraduate design students. Proceedings of Penang International Invention, Innovation and Design (PIID 2019), 27 & 28 Mar, UiTM Penang Branch, Permatang Pauh, Malaysia, pp. 188-192.
Tan, W.H. & Yong, R. (2018). Mapping ARIZ against conceptual models of how grassroots innovators solve routine problems. Proceedings of MyTRIZ Conference 2018, 29-30 Nov, Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Malaysia.
Wong, Y. S., Maizatul Hayati, M. Y., Tan, W. H. (2018). A propriety game based learning mobile game to learn object-oriented programming – Odyssey of Phoenix. Proceedings of 2017 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2017, pp. 426-431. (SCOPUS)
Sayed Yusoff Syed Hussain; Tan, W.H. & Muhammad Zaffwan Idris (2017). Digital game based learning: A new method in teaching and learning mathematics. AIP Conference Proceedings, 1847, 030016. (SCOPUS)
Wong, Y. S., Maizatul Hayati, M. Y., Tan, W. H.; Khoo, L.J. (2017). Odyssey of Phoenix: A propriety game-based learning game to learn object-oriented programming. Proceedings of the 11th European Conference on Game Based Learning, ECGBL 2017, pp. 763-772. (SCOPUS)
Wong, Y. S., Maizatul Hayati, M. Y., Tan, W. H. (2016). Examining effectiveness of learning object-oriented programming paradigm through propriety game-based learning games. Proceedings of the 10th European Conference on Game Based Learning, ECGBL 2016, pp. 796804. (SCOPUS)
Wong, Y. S., Maizatul Hayati, M. Y., Tan, W. H. (2016). A propriety game-based learning games as learning tool to learn object-oriented programming paradigm. Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics), LNCS, pp. 42-54. (SCOPUS)
Tan, W.H. & Ghaheri, F. (2016). Gamification of Forty Inventive Principles of Problem Solving: A Case Study of TRIZ Puzzle Z. Proceedings of MyTRIZ Conference 2016, 25 Nov, Taylor’s University, Subang, Malaysia.
Tan, W.H. (2016). Utopian Pedagogic School of Innovation: Online game-based learning of 3D modeling. Proceedings of the 6th Irish Conference on Game-based Learning, 1 – 2 Sep, Dublin Trinity College, Ireland, Malaysia, pp. 83-92.
Fadilah, A.R., Khairulanuar, S. & Tan, W.H. (2015). The effect of mobile augmented reality on students’ creative thinking: A review of conceptual frameworks. Proceedings of the International Conference on Education (ICE 2015), 19-20 Jul, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Wang, Y.; Tan, W.H., Maizatul Hayati Mohamad Yatim. (2015). Fight Obesity App: A proof of concept of mobile game-based treatment. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on eLearning, 26-28 May, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
Sharmila, P.; Tan, W.H., Ahmad Zamzuri Mohamad Ali. (2015). Gauging student learning attainment through seven variations of instructional screencast video. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on e-Learning, 26-28 May, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
Sharmila, P.; Tan, W.H., Ahmad Zamzuri Mohamad Ali. (2015). Developing instructional screencast for learning 3D modeling software. Proceedings of the National Research Seminar, 9 May, Tanjong Malim, Malaysia.
Wong, Y. S., Maizatul Hayati, M. Y., Tan, W. H. (2015). Learning object-oriented programming with computer games: A game-based learning approach. Proceedings of the 9th European Conference on Game Based Learning, ECGBL 2015, pp. 729-737. (SCOPUS)
Shahrel Nizar Baharom; Nur Hazwani Zolkifly & Tan, W.H. (2014). Emotional Design for National Cars: The Roles of Emotion and Perception in Consumer Purchasing Behaviour. Proceedings of the Regional Conference on Science, Technology and Social Sciences, 23-25 Nov, Cameron Highlands, Malaysia.
Sayed Yusoff Syed Hussain; Tan, W.H. & Muhammad Zaffwan Idris (2014). Pembangunan Permainan Digital Matematik Menggunakan Model IDDTI untuk Murid Pemulihan. Proceedings of the 8th International Malaysian Educational Technology Convention (IMETC 2014), 3-5 Nov, Sepang, Malaysia, pp.1-13.
Sayed Yusoff, S. H., Tan, W. H., & Muhammad Zaffwan, I. (2014). Pembelajaran Berasaskan Permainan Digital Untuk Murid Pemulihan Matematik Sekolah Rendah. Proceedings of the 2nd International Postgraduate Conference on Science and Mathematics 2014 (IPCSM’14), 18-19 Oct, Tanjong Malim, Malaysia, pp. 1–6.
Tan, W.H.; Mohd Muzafar Shah Mohd Razali & Aslina Ahmad (2014). Drug Prevention Education through a Mobile Game: Fight For Future 2.0. Proceedings of the International Drug Prevention and Rehabilitation Conference, 15-16 Oct, Nilai, Malaysia.
Shahrel Nizar Baharom; Tan, W.H. & Muhammad Zaffwan Idris (2014). Emotional design for games: The roles of emotion on a visceral level perspective. Proceedings of the 2nd International Innovation, Design & Articulation, 1921 Sep, Langkawi, Malaysia, pp. 183-189.
Sayed Yusoff, S. H., Tan, W. H., & Muhammad Zaffwan, I. (2014). Pembelajaran Berasaskan Permainan Digital Untuk Matematik Pemulihan. Proceedings of the 9th International Malaysian Studies Conference, 18-20 Aug, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia.
Tan, W.H. (2014). Nurturing teachers with tomorrow’s standards today: Bring games into and building games through classroom activities. Proceedings of the International Conference on Teacher Education: The Standardization of Teacher Education – Asian Qualification Framework, 25-26 Jun, Bandung, Indonesia, pp. 15701579.
Tan, W.H.; Nurul Fazmidar Mohd Noor; & Wang, Y. (2014). Gamification of inventive principles: A case study of TRIZ puzzle game. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Simulation and Serious Games, 23-24 May, Seoul, Republic of Korea, pp. 159-164.
Shahrel Nizar Baharom; Tan, W.H. & Muhammad Zaffwan Idris (2014). Emotional design for games: The roles of emotion and perception in game design process. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Simulation and Serious Games, 23-24 May, Seoul, Republic of Korea, pp. 19-25.
Sayed Yusoff Syed Hussain; Tan, W.H. & Muhammad Zaffwan Idris (2014). Digital game-based learning for remedial Mathematics students: A new teaching and learning approach in Malaysia. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Simulation and Serious Games, 23-24 May, Seoul, Republic of Korea, pp. 112-117.
Wong, Y.S.; Maizatul Hayati Mohamad Yatim & Tan, W.H. (2014). Using computer games to learn Object-Oriented Programming in computer science courses. Proceedings of the EDUCON2014 – IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference, 3-5 April, Istanbul, Turkey, pp. 9-16. (SCOPUS)
Sayed Yusoff Syed Hussain; Tan, W.H. & Muhammad Zaffwan Idris (2013). Permainan Digital: Pendekatan Baharu Dalam Pendidikan Masa Depan. Prosidng Seminar Kebangsaan ICT Dalam Pendidikan, 26-27 Nov, UPSI, Tg. Malim, Malaysia.
Tan, W.H. (2013). Developing Aesthetics Assessment Skills in Bachelor of Design Programmes. Proceedings of the International Conference on Assessment for Higher Education Across Domains and Skills (AHEADS2013), 17-19 Dec, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Ahmad Zamzuri Mohamad Ali; Kogilathah Segaran & Tan, W.H. (2013).Usability and user satisfaction of 3D talking-head Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) app for non-native speakers", Proceedings of the 3rd World Conference on Educational Technology Researches, Universities of Turkey, Antalya, TURKEY.
Tan, W.H. (2013). Teaching Creativity in Design Aesthetics: An Introspective Account of a University Lecturer. Proceedings of the Informatics and Creative Multimedia 2013 (ICICM’ 13), 3-6 Sep, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 42-47. DOI 10.1109/ICICM.2013.74 (SCOPUS)
Tan, W.H. (2012). Overcoming Systematic Shortage of ICT Talents in Malaysia: Potential TRIZ Solutions. Proceedings of the International Conference on Integrated Knowledge, 19-20 Dec, Monash University, Sunway, Malaysia.
Tan, W.H. (2011). Explaining the benefits of game-based learning for teachers and game experts. Proceedings of the 5th International Malaysian Educational Technology Convention, Kuantan, Malaysia.
Tan, W.H.; Neill, S. & Johnston-Wilder, S. (2011). How do professionals’ attitudes differ between how subject matter experts and game experts could ideally collaborate and what they usually achieve. Proceedings of 1st Multimedia and Creative Content Symposium, UPSI, Tanjong Malim, Malaysia.
Tan, W.H. (2011). Identifying, justifying and evaluating the potential of game used in education. Proceedings of Seminar Perkongsian Amalan Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran di Institusi Pengajian Tinggi, 23 – 24 Mar 2011, UPSI, Malaysia.
Tan, W.H.; Neill, S. & Johnston-Wilder, S. (2010). Subject matter experts' attitude to game-based learning for formal education contexts. Proceedings of the Interactive Technologies and Games Conference: Education, Health and Disability, 26 - 27 Oct 2010, Nottingham Trent University, UK.
Tan, W.H.; Neill, S. & Johnston-Wilder, S. (2010). Spiral Research Model for game-based learning studies: a pragmatic educational research design in practice, Proceedings of the Fourth European Conference on Games Based Learning, 21-22 Oct, 2010, University of Aarhus, Copenhagen, Denmark. (SCOPUS)
Tan, W.H. (2010). In search of research methodology: a doctoral research design journey, Malaysia - Glasgow Doctoral Colloquium 2010, 20 - 21 Jan, 2010, Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
Tan, W.H.; Neill, S. & Johnston-Wilder, S. (2009) Deep learning and the use of SporeTM in ALevel Biology lessons, Proceedings of the Third European Conference on Games Based-Learning, 12-13 Oct, 2009, FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences, Graz, Austria. (SCOPUS)
Tan, W.H.; Johnston-Wilder, S. & Neill, S. (2008). Examining the potential of game-based learning through the eyes of maths trainee teachers, Proceedings of the British Society for Research into Learning Mathematics Day Conference, 28 (3), 15 Nov, 2008, King’s College, London, UK.
Tan, W.H. & Richardson, S. (2006). Globalization, e-Learning and The Art of War, Proceedings of International Conference on Globalization of Business, 28-29 Aug, 2006, INTI College Malaysia, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
Vimala Perumal; Tan, W.H. & Deepak Kumaran Menon (2006). Knowledge Transfer Systems in Film and Animation Department at Multimedia University, Proceedings of International Conference on Knowledge Management in Institutes of Higher Learning,21– 23 Feb, 2006, Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Zalizah Awang Long; Tan, W.H. & Richardson, S. (2006). Effectiveness Factors: Prolonged Study Universiti Kuala Lumpur – Institut Infotech MARA E-Learning Portal, Proceedings of the International Conference on Distance, Collaborative and e-Learning (DCEL 2006), 4-5 Jan, 2006, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Tan, W.H.; Zalizah Awang Long; Fauzan Shukor & Richardson, S. (2005). In Search of Effectiveness Factors: A Case Study of the UniKL IIM E-Learning Portal. Proceedings of International Symposium of E-learning 2005, 25-26 Jul, 2005, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.

Books and Book Chapters

Saari, E.M. & Tan, W.H. (2022). Gamification in Final Year Projects: Best Practices in the Bachelor of Design in Digital Games Programmes. In Sanmugam M., Zulkifli N.N., Ibrahim M.M., Shawalludin S., & Ismail I.M. (eds.) Perspectives and Practices of Gamification (pp. 185-206). New York: Nova Science Publishers.
Tan, W.H.; Tan, C.I. & Maizatul Hayati Mohamad Yatim. (2021). Game design elements for educational game validation framework. In Ibrahim A. & Nazreen A. (eds) Game testing & evaluation: quality assurance for games. (pp. 67-81) Malacca: Penerbit UTeM.
Tan, W.H.; Muhammad Aqil Aryan Wong.; Zainab Othman.; Famiza Zakira Zainuddin.; & Intan Zuraidaedora Mohd Taharin. (eds.) (2020). e-Prosiding Seminar Kebangsaan Kor Siswa Siswi Pertahanan Awam (Kor SISPA) IPT Kali Ke-7: Kesukarelawanan Nadi Komuniti IR 4.0. Tanjong Malim: Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris.
Maizatul Hayati Mohamad Yatim., & Tan, W. H. (2020). Designing and developing games to educate: a gamification--game-based learning continuum. In Ibrahim A. & Nazreen A. (eds.) Game development: from idea to prototype. (pp. 13-28). Malacca: Penerbit UTeM.
Tan, W.H., & Boo, I. (2019). Provisional framework of multimodal evaluation. In D. Ifenthaler & Y.J. Kim (Eds.) Game-based Assessment Revisited. New York: Springer.
Tan, W.H.; Ahmad Zamzuri Mohamad Ali,; & Cheong, K.K. (2019). A Mobile Puzzle Game for Learning Forty Inventive Principles of Problem Solving. In C.M. Thurnes; C. Hentschel & F. Zeihsel (Eds.) Playing TRIZ – Games and Cases for Learning and Teaching Inventiveness. Kaiserslautern: Synnovating Gmbh.
Tan, W.H. (ed.)(2019). Design, Motivation, and Frameworks in Game-Based Learning. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
Tan, W.H. (2019). A Coaching Framework for Meta-Games: A Case Study of FPS Trainer. In W.H. Tan (Ed) Design, Motivation, and Frameworks in Game-Based Learning. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, pp. 184-212.
陈伟豪. (2018). 大学研究机制的资源分配. In 潘勇强(Ed) 困局中的大学教育. Kuala Lumpur: MC Book Sdn. Bhd., pp. 65-77.
Tan, W. H.; Neill, S. & Johnston-Wilder, S. (2018). Why game-based learning did not achieve what it could achieve: Challenges and success factors. In Ophthalmology: Breakthrough in Research and Practice, Hershey, IGI Global, pp. 482-499. (SCOPUS)
Tan, W.H. (2015). Gamifikasi dalam pendidikan: Pembelajaran berasaskan permainan. (Gamification in Education: Game-Based Learning). Tanjung Malim: Penerbit UPSI.
Tan, W.H., & Ahmad Zamzuri Mohamad Ali. (2015). Pembelajaran berasaskan permainan dalam kursus pemodelan (Game-based learning in the Modeling course). In Nor Azah Abdul Aziz (Ed.). Integrasi Media: NeoPerspektif. Tanjong Malim: Fakulti Seni, Komputeran & Industri Kreatif, UPSI, pp. 185-195.
Ahmad Zamzuri Mohamad Ali & Tan, W.H. (2015). 3d talking-head mobile app. In Z. Yan (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Mobile Phone Behavior (Volumes 1, 2, & 3). Hershey, PA: IGI Global, pp. 1148-1155.
Tan, W. H.; Neill, S. & Johnston-Wilder, S. (2014). Why game-based learning did not achieve what it could achieve: Challenges and success factors. In Educational Technology Use and Design for Improved Learning Opportunities, Hershey, IGI Global, pp. 269-285. (SCOPUS)
Tan, W.H.; Neill, S. & Johnston-Wilder, S. (2013). How do professionals’ attitudes differ between what gamebased learning could ideally achieve and what it usually achieves. In Small and Medium Enterprises: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, Hershey, IGI Global, pp. 1738-1752. (SCOPUS)
Tan, W.H. (2012). 留学英国记. In T.H. Khor (Ed) 问学札记：二十二位青年学术人的自述. Kuala Lumpur: Prometheus Enterprise Sdn. Bhd., pp. 96-103.
Tan, W.H. (2012). Explaining the benefits of game-based learning for teachers and game experts. In M. I. Rozhan; I. Mohd Arif & M. Rosnaini (Eds.), Educational Practices in a Learning Ubiquitous Environment. Kuala Lumpur: META, pp. 190-201.
Ahmad Zamzuri Mohamad Ali; Ramlah Mailok; Tan, W.H.; Maizatul Hayati Mohamad Yatim; Md Nasir Ibrahim & Syed Osman Syed Yusoff. (2011). Programme for the advancement of collaborative key strategies: Strategic action plan 2011 – 2020. Tanjong Malim: FSKIK, UPSI.
Mohd Zaihidie Arshad; Harozila Ramli; Mohd Fauzi Sedon@ M. Dom; Mohd Zahuri Zahuri Khairani; Ridzuan Hussin; Tan, W.H.; Nohd Johari Ab Hamid; Tajul Shuhaizam; Roskang Jailani & Abdul Halim Husain. (2011). Ideas, Issues & Contexts in Arts Research. Tanjong Malim: FSKIK UPSI.
Tan, W. H.; Johnston-Wilder, S. & Neill, S. (2011). Game-based learning with dialogic teaching approach: deep learning and the use of Spore^TM in A-Level Biology Lessons. In Felicia, P. (Ed) Handbook of Research on Improving Learning and Motivation through Educational Games: Multidisciplinary Approaches, Hershey, IGI Global, pp. 860 – 875.

Professional Engagement

Aug 2022	Evaluation Panel, Digital Content Grant (DCG) – Innovation in Creative Tech, 10^th Grant Recommendation Committee (GRC), Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).
May 2021	MQA Assessor Panel, Accreditation of the Bachelor of Art in Media Technology, at Genovasi University College, Malaysia
Since Mar 2021	Deputy Chairperson & Head of Industrial Relations Cluster, Game Development Council of Malaysia (GDCoM), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
Since Dec 2020	Adjunct Professor of Educational Technology, UNITAR International Univ., Malaysia.
Oct 2020	Chair of the MQA Assessor Panel, Accreditation of the Diploma of Art in Game Design in Collaboration with DigiPen (USA), at The One Academy, Malaysia MQA Assessor Panel, Accreditation of the Bachelor of Art in Game Design in Collaboration with DigiPen, at The One Academy
Oct 2020 – Jan 2022	Postgraduate Programmes Coordinator, Creative Multimedia Department, Faculty of Art, Computing & Creative Industry, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Aug 2020	Panel of the Board of Studies, Bachelor of Game Development programme, UniKL, Malaysia
Jul 2020	Development Panel, National Occupational Skills Standards (NOSS) for 3D Game Asset Production (Level 3), Department of Skills Development, Ministry of Human Resource, Malaysia
2019	Internal Auditor, Rating System for Malaysian Higher Education Institutions (SETARA)
Since Mar 2019	Honorary Lecturer, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
2018 - present	FRGS & PRGS - MyGrants Evaluation Committee (Sastera & Sastera Ikhtisas), Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
May – Jun 2018	Visiting Research Scientist, Play2PREVENT Lab, Yale Center for Health & Learning Games, School of Medicine, Yale University
Mar 2018	Member, International Advisory Committee for Establishing the Serious Games Evaluation Framework, Serious Games Association, Singapore.
Feb 2018 – present	Professional Technologist (Ts.), Malaysia Board of Technologists
Aug 2017	Panel of the Board of Study Committee, Foundation in Creative Multimedia, UniKL, Malaysia.
Aug 2017 – Apr 2018	Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow, College of Education, Pennsylvania State University, USA
Jul 2017	Advisory Committee Member, Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours), Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM). Panel of the Board of Study Committee, Master of Creative Digital Media, UniKL, Malaysia.
May – July 2017	Visiting Faculty, Game Lab, Singapore University of Technology & Design, Singapore
Feb 2016	Programme Curriculum Refinement Advisor, Diploma in Games Art, Selayang Community College, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
Nov 2015	Advisory Committee Member, Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) Game Computing Programme, College of Arts & Sciences, Universiti Utara Malaysia.
Sep 2015	External Examiner, Faculty of Animation & Multimedia, National Academy of Arts, Culture & Heritage (ASWARA), Malaysia.
Jun 2015 – Jan 2017	Director, UPSI Education Research Laboratory, UPSI, Malaysia
Oct 2014	Panel Reviewer, 3D Game Art Production (Level 3), National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS), Multimedia Development Corporation (MDec).
Sep 2014	Panel Reviewer, 2D Game Visual Art (Level 3), NOSS, MDec.
Mar 2014	External Examiner, Bachelor of Game Development (Hons) programme, KDU University College, Malaysia.
Oct 2013	Chair of the MQA Assessor Panel, Accreditation of the B.A. (Hons) Animation 3+0 in Collaboration with Staffordshire University, at Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT).
May 2013	MQA Assessor Panel, Accreditation of the Diploma in Digital Animation programme at Melacca International College of Science & Technology (MICOST).
2013 - 2015	Coordinator, Staff Development & Short-term Courses, Creative Multimedia Department, FSKIK, UPSI.
Nov 2013 – May 2015	Deputy Director 1 (Creativity and Innovation), UPSI Education Research Laboratory, UPSI, Malaysia
2012 - 2018	Panel Member, Malaysia Game Development 2020 (MyGameDev2020) - the 14^th Entry Point Project for National Key Economic Area (NKEA) in Education, PEMANDU, Prime Minister’s Department, Malaysia.
Oct 2012	MQA Assessor Panel, Accreditation of the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Graphic Design Technology with Animation 3+0 programme in Collaboration with Univ. of East London, at Linton University College.
May 2012	Accreditation Panel, Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), Malaysia.
2011 - 2013	Pro temp Programme Coordinator, Bachelor of Design (Digital Games) with Honours, Creative Multimedia Department, FSKIK, UPSI, Malaysia
2006	R&D Coordinator, Malaysian Institute of Information Technology, UniKL

Professional Editorial Work

Feb 2022	IGI Global’s Interim Editor-in-Chief Board, Hershey, USA
Sep 2021	Book Proposal Evaluator, “Serious Games: A Practical Guide to Design, Implementation and Evaluation”, CRC/ Chapman & Hall, Taylor & Francis Group.
Apr 2020	Book Reviewer, “Whizz Thru PT3 RBT Tingkatan 3”, Oxford Fajar Sdn Bhd, Malaysia.
Since 2020	Reviewer, International Journal of eSports Research, IGI Global, Hershey, USA.
Since Jul 2019	Editor, International Journal of Creative Multimedia, MMU University Press, Malaysia.
Since Jul 2018	Reviewer, International Journal of Virtual & Personal Learning Environments (IJVRLE), IGI Global, Hershey, USA. (SCOPUS).
Since May 2018	Reviewer, IEEE Access (WoS)
Jun 2017 – Apr 2018	Editor, “Design, Motivation, and Frameworks in Game-Based Learning”, IGI Global, Hershey, USA.
Since Jun 2017	Reviewer, International Journal of Applied Research in Bioinformatics (formerly known as International Journal of Knowledge Discovery in Bioinformatics), IGI Global, Hershey, USA.
Since Feb 2017	Reviewer, PeerJ (SCOPUS & WoS).
Since 2016	Reviewer, Malaysian Journal of Computer Science, Universiti Malaya (WoS).
Since May 2015	Associate Editor, International Editorial Review Board, International Journal of Game Based Learning (IJGBL), published by IGI Global Publishing, US. (Indexed in SCOPUS & ESCI)
Since Apr 2015	Reviewer, Computer & Education, published by Elsevier, Netherlands. (WoS)
Mar 2015	Conference paper reviewer, the International Symposium on Mathematical Sciences & Computing (iSMSC 2015), to be organized by Universiti Teknologi MARA (Perak), Malaysia
Dec 2014 – Feb 2015	Selection Panel, Malaysia Academic Publication Council (MAPIM) Awards, UPSI Level, Penerbit UPSI, Malaysia.
Aug 2014	Guest Editor, the 3^rd Global Summit on Education: Trends and Challenges in Education (9-10 March 2015), organized by Selangor International Islamic University College, Malaysia.
Since Jul 2014	Columnist, Malim Sarjana or 马林学者, Sin Chew Daily, Malaysia.
Mar – Aug 2014	Editorial Board, Creative Multimedia Department Books, FSKIK, UPSI, Malaysia.
Mar 2014	Best Journal Selection Panel, MAPIM Awards, UPSI Level, Penerbit UPSI, Malaysia.
Mar 2010 – Apr 2015	Reviewer, International Editorial Review Board, IJGBL, published by IGI Global Publishing, US.
Dec 2010	Book Reviewer, “Colloquial Malay: The Complete Course for Beginners (Multimedia)”, Routledge Publishers, UK.

Community Engagement

2015 - 2022	Mejar Bersekutu (PA), Malaysia Civil Defense Force
2020 - 2023	Ahli Jawatankuasa, Kawasan Rukun Tetangga Parcel 18, Proton City, Tg Malim, Perak
2020 & 2021	Interview Panelist, Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, Malaysian-American Commission of Educational Exchange (MACEE)
Oct 2020 – Present	Executive Committee Member, Fulbright Alumni Association of Malaysia
2021	Volunteer of Civil Defence Force Malaysia, Pusat Pemberian Vaksin (PPV) Slim & PPV UPSI
2020	Frontliner of Civil Defence Force Malaysia, Sungkai Quarantine Station & Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) Jalan Masjid India, KL.
2019 - present	Committee Member, Kawasan Rukun Tetangga (KRT) Parcel 18, Proton City, Tanjong Malim
Mar 2018	MedShare, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Oct 2017	Red Cross, State College, Pennsylvania, USA
Sep – Dec 2017	St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Shop, State College, Pennsylvania, USA
Jan 2017 – present	Vice Chairperson of the Administrative Committee, Serious Games Association, Singapore
Jul 2015 - present	Associate Major, Malaysia Civil Defence Force
2014 - 2017	Action Committee Member for Implementing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Education, National STEM Movement, Malaysia.

Articles in Sin Chew Daily

2023-11-24: Meta-thinking is a powerful tool to cope with the AI wave. 元思维是应对 AI 浪潮的利器.
2023-11-19: Digital anti-theft and anti-counterfeiting: from road tax to chips and cultural relics. 数字防盗防伪：从路税到筹码和文物.
2023-10-27: Multilingualism should be the future of education in Malaysia. 多语并行应是大马教育未来之路.
2023-10-13: Vision of Tanjong Malim Hi-Tech Automotive Valley. 丹戎马林高科技汽车谷的愿景.
2023-09-29: The dual bridge of education and economy between Malaysia and the United States. 马美教育与经济的双重桥梁.
2023-09-15: Is it time to bring physical textbooks back into the classroom? 是时候让实体教材回归教室吗？
2023-09-01: A new wave of voyages to Nanyang. 新一波的下南洋
2023-08-18: When Malaysian politics encountered ancient Greek sophists. 当大马政治遭遇古希腊诡辩家.
2023-08-04: We are Malaysia! 我们就是马来西亚！
2023-07-21: A cry for students’ rights. 学生权益的呐喊
2023-07-06: Remembering the golden days of a music superstar. 追忆音乐巨星的光辉岁月.
2023-06-23: Remodeling educational assessment system with e-portfolio. 用电子学习档案重塑教育评估系统.
2023-06-09: Children’s voices behind the toilet washing policy. 洗厕所政策背后的孩子声音
2023-05-26: Let Malaysia takes off again. 让马来西亚再次腾飞.
2023-05-12: How the media faces the rise of AI hosts. 媒体如何应对 AI 主播大军抢滩.
2023-04-28: International students in the post-globalization era. 后全球化时代的国际学生.
2023-04-14: The art of asking questions in the age of AI. AI 时代的提问艺术.
2023-03-31: Making the whole country investment capital. 把整个国家当招商资本.
2023-03-17: Happy school admission. 欢乐入学.
2023-03-03: Virtual university is the future of higher education. 虚拟大学就是高教的未来.
2023-02-16: Let the elderly join oulioor activities! 让老年人出门活动一下吧！
2023-02-03: Is robot painting an art? 机器人画的算艺术吗？
2023-01-20: Experience a different Spring Festival. 感受不一样的“ 春节” .
2023-01-06: Opportunities are rare, so don’t miss them. 苏州过后冇艇搭.
2022-12-23: Learn the efficiency of transformation from Tanzania. 向坦桑尼亚学习改革的速率.
2022-12-09: Involution and transformation opportunity of higher education. 高等教育界的内卷与转型契机.
2022-11-25: Expectations for the coalition government. 对联合政府的期许.
2022-11-11: What do university students want? 大学生要什么？
2022-10-28: How an ethnic minority became the prime minister. 少数民族出身如何当上首相.
2022-10-13: Slimming for all starts with you and me. 全民瘦身从你我开始.
2022-09-29: It is more important to live a wonderful and comfortable life than to enjoy it. 活得精彩自在比长寿更重要
2022-09-17: Allowing children to choose a major that interests them. 让孩子们选择感兴趣的专业
2022-09-02: Is downsizing the civil service difficult？公务员瘦身难？
2022-08-19: Do it yourself if you can’t afford employees. 请不起员工就自己做
2022-08-05: The challenges of implementing smoking ban. 落实禁烟法的挑战 2022-07-22: Immediately reinstate personal pandemic measures. 马上重启个人防疫措施
2022-07-08: Agriculture development doesn’t have to resort to growing marijuana. 发展农业不需要沦落到去种大麻
2022-06-24: Pave an additional path for students with below-average academic performance. 为学术表现中下的学生多铺一条路
2022-06-10: Will we continue to work from home post-pandemic? 疫情后还居家办公吗？
2022-05-27: Can we accept papers resulting from human-machine collaboration? 可接受人机协作的论文吗？
2022-05-13: The importance of world university rankings to teachers and students. 世界大学排名对师生的重要性
2022-04-29: The employability of university graduates in the post-pandemic era. 后疫情的大学毕业生就业能力
2022-04-15: The good deeds of Ramadhan. 斋戒月的善举
2022-04-01: University lecturers should embrace flexible and practical mobile learning. 大学讲师应该灵活实际移动学习
2022-03-18: Work until death without pension funds. 没有公积金就工作到死方休
2022-03-04: Let’s reform the operation system of national primary and secondary schools. 一起改革全国中小学运作制度
2022-02-18: The opportunity for university education transformation under the pandemic. 疫情下的大学教育转型契机
2022-01-21: Let children get vaccinated before going to school. 让幼童们接种后才上学
2022-01-07: Let’s invent products for flood control. 一起发明水灾防治产品
2021-12-10: A year of active and passive waiting. 主动与被动等待的一年
2021-11-26: The dilemma of local university lecturers. 本地大学讲师的困境
2021-11-12: Join civil defense to save others and yourself. 加入民防救人救己
2021-10-29: Hand in hand to overcome the Covid-19 shadow. 携手走出冠病阴霾
2021-10-15: Let teachers and students co-write their fruitful anti-pandemic experience. 让师生共写硕果累累的抗疫经历
2021-10-01: How to make Malaysian families earn more than ten thousand a month. 如何让大马家庭都月入过万
2021-09-17: How to deal with vaccine refusers. 如何应对拒绝接种者
2021-09-02: Bring textbooks to life. 让课本活起来
2021-08-20: Reset anti-epidemic credibility with data. 用数据重置抗疫威信.
2021-08-06: Arrange funerals for Covid-19 victims promptly. 尽快安葬冠病疫殁者
2021-07-23: Volunteer at vaccine centers. 到疫苗中心当志工
2021-07-08: Prepare for academic development in the post-pandemic era. 为后疫情期的学术发展作准备
2021-06-25: Actively cooperate with vaccination. 积极配合接种疫苗
2021-06-10: Support social enterprises to survive. 为社会企业攒血续命
2021-05-27: Choose online course modes suitable for future employment. 选择适合未来就业的网课模式
2021-04-29: Use technology to comfort waiting patients. 用科技安抚待医的病患
2021-04-15: Prepare early to deal with the impact of nuclear pollution. 提早应对核污染所带来的冲击
2023-11-24: Meta-thinking is a powerful tool to cope with the AI wave. 元思维是应对 AI 浪潮的利器.
2023-11-19: Digital anti-theft and anti-counterfeiting: from road tax to chips and cultural relics. 数字防盗防伪：从路税到筹码和文物.
2023-10-27: Multilingualism should be the future of education in Malaysia. 多语并行应是大马教育未来之路.
2023-10-13: Vision of Tanjong Malim Hi-Tech Automotive Valley. 丹戎马林高科技汽车谷的愿景.
2023-09-29: The dual bridge of education and economy between Malaysia and the United States. 马美教育与经济的双重桥梁.
2023-09-15: Is it time to bring physical textbooks back into the classroom? 是时候让实体教材回归教室吗？
2023-09-01: A new wave of voyages to Nanyang. 新一波的下南洋
2023-08-18: When Malaysian politics encountered ancient Greek sophists. 当大马政治遭遇古希腊诡辩家.
2023-08-04: We are Malaysia! 我们就是马来西亚！
2023-07-21: A cry for students’ rights. 学生权益的呐喊
2023-07-06: Remembering the golden days of a music superstar. 追忆音乐巨星的光辉岁月.
2023-06-23: Remodeling educational assessment system with e-portfolio. 用电子学习档案重塑教育评估系统.
2023-06-09: Children’s voices behind the toilet washing policy. 洗厕所政策背后的孩子声音
2023-05-26: Let Malaysia takes off again. 让马来西亚再次腾飞.
2023-05-12: How the media faces the rise of AI hosts. 媒体如何应对 AI 主播大军抢滩.
2023-04-28: International students in the post-globalization era. 后全球化时代的国际学生.
2023-04-14: The art of asking questions in the age of AI. AI 时代的提问艺术.
2023-03-31: Making the whole country investment capital. 把整个国家当招商资本.
2023-03-17: Happy school admission. 欢乐入学.
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2023-03-03: Virtual university is the future of higher education. 虚拟大学就是高教的未来.
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2023-02-16: Let the elderly join oulioor activities! 让老年人出门活动一下吧！
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2023-02-03: Is robot painting an art? 机器人画的算艺术吗？
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2023-01-20: Experience a different Spring Festival. 感受不一样的“ 春节” .
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2023-01-06: Opportunities are rare, so don’t miss them. 苏州过后冇艇搭.
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2022-12-23: Learn the efficiency of transformation from Tanzania. 向坦桑尼亚学习改革的速率.
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2022-12-09: Involution and transformation opportunity of higher education. 高等教育界的内卷与转型契机.
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2022-11-25: Expectations for the coalition government. 对联合政府的期许.
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2022-11-11: What do university students want? 大学生要什么？
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2022-10-28: How an ethnic minority became the prime minister. 少数民族出身如何当上首相.
2022-10-13: Slimming for all starts with you and me. 全民瘦身从你我开始.
2022-09-29: It is more important to live a wonderful and comfortable life than to enjoy it. 活得精彩自在比长寿更重要
2022-09-17: Allowing children to choose a major that interests them. 让孩子们选择感兴趣的专业
2022-09-02: Is downsizing the civil service difficult？公务员瘦身难？
2022-08-19: Do it yourself if you can’t afford employees. 请不起员工就自己做
2022-08-05: The challenges of implementing smoking ban. 落实禁烟法的挑战 2022-07-22: Immediately reinstate personal pandemic measures. 马上重启个人防疫措施
2022-07-08: Agriculture development doesn’t have to resort to growing marijuana. 发展农业不需要沦落到去种大麻
2022-06-24: Pave an additional path for students with below-average academic performance. 为学术表现中下的学生多铺一条路
2022-06-10: Will we continue to work from home post-pandemic? 疫情后还居家办公吗？
2022-05-27: Can we accept papers resulting from human-machine collaboration? 可接受人机协作的论文吗？
2022-05-13: The importance of world university rankings to teachers and students. 世界大学排名对师生的重要性
2022-04-29: The employability of university graduates in the post-pandemic era. 后疫情的大学毕业生就业能力
2022-04-15: The good deeds of Ramadhan. 斋戒月的善举
2022-04-01: University lecturers should embrace flexible and practical mobile learning. 大学讲师应该灵活实际移动学习
2022-03-18: Work until death without pension funds. 没有公积金就工作到死方休
2022-03-04: Let’s reform the operation system of national primary and secondary schools. 一起改革全国中小学运作制度
2022-02-18: The opportunity for university education transformation under the pandemic. 疫情下的大学教育转型契机
2022-01-21: Let children get vaccinated before going to school. 让幼童们接种后才上学
2022-01-07: Let’s invent products for flood control. 一起发明水灾防治产品
2021-12-10: A year of active and passive waiting. 主动与被动等待的一年
2021-11-26: The dilemma of local university lecturers. 本地大学讲师的困境
2021-11-12: Join civil defense to save others and yourself. 加入民防救人救己
2021-10-29: Hand in hand to overcome the Covid-19 shadow. 携手走出冠病阴霾
2021-10-15: Let teachers and students co-write their fruitful anti-pandemic experience. 让师生共写硕果累累的抗疫经历
2021-10-01: How to make Malaysian families earn more than ten thousand a month. 如何让大马家庭都月入过万
2021-09-17: How to deal with vaccine refusers. 如何应对拒绝接种者
2021-09-02: Bring textbooks to life. 让课本活起来
2021-08-20: Reset anti-epidemic credibility with data. 用数据重置抗疫威信.
2021-08-06: Arrange funerals for Covid-19 victims promptly. 尽快安葬冠病疫殁者
2021-07-23: Volunteer at vaccine centers. 到疫苗中心当志工
2021-07-08: Prepare for academic development in the post-pandemic era. 为后疫情期的学术发展作准备
2021-06-25: Actively cooperate with vaccination. 积极配合接种疫苗
2021-06-10: Support social enterprises to survive. 为社会企业攒血续命
2021-05-27: Choose online course modes suitable for future employment. 选择适合未来就业的网课模式
2021-04-29: Use technology to comfort waiting patients. 用科技安抚待医的病患
2021-04-15: Prepare early to deal with the impact of nuclear pollution. 提早应对核污染所带来的冲击
2021-04-02: Coexist with Covid-19. 与冠病共生共存
2021-03-18: Help those around you register for vaccination. 帮助身边的人注册接种疫苗
2021-03-04: The reasons why degrees are not recognized. 文凭还未被承认的缘由
2021-02-19: Help students ‘turn things around’. 协助学生们“ 牛” 转乾坤
2021-02-05: Conduct academic research together for greater benefit. 一起为大我做学术研究
2021-01-22: Newton’s tinkering as home-based learning approach. 牛顿宅家的修修补补学习法
2021-01-07: Money can speed up the treatment of colds, but cancer remains unknown without money. 有钱伤风快快医，冇钱癌症咋不知
2020-12-25: Remove classes are a great opportunity to master Malay. 预备班是掌握国语的良机
2020-12-10: What if students want to become internet celebrities. 学生想当网红怎么办
2020-11-23: How to cope with the double blow of Covid-19 and floods. 如果同时应对冠病与水灾的夹击
2020-10-29: MOOC can overcome the problem of fragmented teaching. MOOC 可克服教学碎片化问题
2020-10-15: Stay home, play games, fight the pandemic. 宅家玩游戏抗疫
2020-10-01: Help local bookstores cope with the impact of pandemic. 协助本地书行应对疫情的冲击
2020-09-18: Apply for scholarships for greater benefit. 为大我的利益申请奖学金
2020-09-04: Interns should learn to grow by themselves. 实习生得学会自己长大
2020-08-20: National Day in the new normal. 新常态下的国庆月
2020-08-07: Viva voce in the new normal. 新常态下的论文答辩
2020-07-23: Overcoming students’ learning barriers together. 一起克服学生们的学习障碍
2020-07-09: The creative industry that turned crisis into a turnaround. 化危机为转机的创意工业
2020-06-26: University students must strengthen the practice of self-directed learning. 大学生得强化自主学习的实践
2020-06-12. University ranking in the post-Covid-19 era. 后冠病时代的大学排名
2020-05-29. Restarting university academic activities in an orderly manner. 循序地重启大学的学术活动
2020-05-15. Opportunity to fully practice distance teaching and learning. 全面实践远程教学的契机
2020-05-01. Fighters of Covid-19 pandemic with ﬂesh, bloody and feelings. 有血有肉有感情的抗疫人员
2020-04-17. Frontliners who do not go home. 不回家的前线人员
2020-04-03: Patents' privacy and the public's right to know. 病人隐私与大众知情权
2020-03-20: An adoption opportunity for universities during the Movement Control Order. 大学配合行动管制令的转型契机
2020-03-07: A reconstruction opportunity for teacher education. 师范教育的整合契机
2020-02-21: Respond positively to the pandemic. 正面地应对疫情
2020-02-07. Increasingly rigorous mechanism for research fund application. 日益严谨的研究基金申请机制
2020-01-31: Angpow must be given during Chinese New Year. 新年就得派红包
2019-12-27: A guide for teaching and learning coding. 指引师生的编程教学方向
2019-12-13: Relive the Malaysian Chinese life through the words of Yun Li Feng. 重温云里风笔下的大马华人生活
2019-11-29: Make the best use of technology to counter emergency situation. 善用可以应对紧急状况的科技
2019-11-15: Taking children out from the virtual world. 带领孩子们走出虚拟世界
2019-11-01: Educatonalists should practice life-long self-directed learning. 教育者得实践终身自主学习
2019-10-18: Nurturing integrated talents of Malaysia. 打造大马的复合型人才
2019-10-04: Guiding the children to say to drugs. 引导孩子们向毒品说不
2019-09-20: Educational opportunity during the haze season. 烟霾季节的教育契机
2019-09-06: Exploring the possibility of non-standardized retirement age. 探讨非统一退休年龄的可能性
2019-08-23: Respond positively towards new measures of reformation. 正面应对改革新措施
2019-08-09: Art education class is not suitable for teaching calligraphy. 艺术教育课不适合教书法
2019-07-26: Integrate and unify the management of public and private universities in Malaysia. 整合并统一管理大马公私立大学
2019-07-12: Respond actively to the future of longevity. 积极应对长寿人生的未来
2019-06-28: Adjusting research and development orientation and results based on university needs. 依大学需要调整研发导向与成果
2019-06-14: Apply diﬀerentated learning method when dealing with multiple grade class. 以差异化教学法应对复级班教学工作
2019-05-31: Change can be brought by gaming disorder. 游戏障碍可带来的转机
2019-05-17: Let teachers use game theory when dealing with problems. 让教师以博弈游戏来应对的问题.
2019-05-03: Catish swimming into the ivory tower. 游入象牙塔的鲶鱼.
2019-04-19: Give students the opportunity to conduct research in a group independently. 赋予学生独立集体研究的机会.
2019-04-05: Where is the academic research fund spent? 学术研究资金都花在哪儿？
2019-03-22: Game broadcasters should be self-disciplined. 游戏直播人应该自律.
2019-03-08: Strategies for promoting STEM teaching and learning. 推广 STEM 教学的策略.
2019-02-22: Waking up Rukun Tetangga from dormancy. 让睦邻计划从冬眠中醒来.
2019-01-25: The importance of academic articles to lecturers. 学术论文对讲师的重要性.
2019-01-11: Let students gain benefits from vernacular curriculum 让学生从课程本土化中受益.
2018-12-28: Learning assessment without final exam. 不必考试的学习评估.
2018-12-14: Facilitate international cooperation between oversea and local Malaysian academic. 促成国内外大马学术人跨国合作.
2018-11-30: How national TV stations should keep abreast with the times. 国营电视台该如何与时并进.
2018-11-16: Let teachers be creative in teaching and learning. 让教师发挥创意教学.
2018-11-02: The opportunity of abolishing primary school examinations. 废除小学考试的契机.
2018-10-18: Strategies of research innovation commercialization in American universities. 美国大学的科研成果商业化策略.
2018-10-05: Teaching using local materials. 就地取教材.
2018-09-21: Provide athletes with multiple career development opportunities. 为运动员提供多元的职业发展机会.
2018-09-06: Turn game addiction into a profitable e-sports profession. 化游戏瘾为有益的电子竞技专业.
2018-08-23: Strengthening the children and vulnerable adults’ protection mechanism. 强化保护儿童与弱势成人的机制.
2018-08-09: Cultivating Malaysian talents with specialist and generalist capacity. 栽培通专兼备的大马人才.
2018-07-27: Public and private healthcare services should complement each other. 公私立医疗服务应互补.
2018-07-13: The Malaysian Chinese community should jointly maintain the presence of local dialects. 华社应该共同维护乡音.
2018-06-29: The construction of Malaysian Chinese official identity. 大马华人的官方身份构成
2018-06-15: Teacher qualifications in quality preschool education. 素质学前教育的教师资格.
2018-05-28: How to reduce the death rate of young people in car accidents. 如何降低年轻人的车祸死亡率.
2018-05-18: What to do if the iron rice bowl of university is broken? 大学铁饭碗破了怎么办？
2018-05-04: Vote for the glory of our nation. 为国家的荣耀而投.
2018-04-20: Devious overseas mailing ballots. 迂回的海外邮寄选票.
2018-04-06: A tour of press freedom in the U.S.A. 美国新闻自由的巡礼.
2018-03-22: Beware of the damage caused by polarized politics on people’s livelihood. 慎防祸害民生的两极化政治.
2018-03-09: Charity organisations that plan for reusing material. 筹划物资再利用的慈善组织.
2018-02-23: The American campus shooting that blew away the joy of Chinese New Year. 令春节黯淡的美国校园枪击案.
2018-02-05: What to do when facing problems abroad. 当人在国外遇到问题时.
2018-01-26: American civil aviation service without sexy suit for stewardess. 没有暴露空姐服的美国民航服务.
2018-01-12: Planned scrapped products. 有计划性报废的产品.
2017-12-28: Legislative regulation of online gaming activities. 立法管制网络游戏活动.
2017-12-15: Cheap medical services are not inevitable. 廉宜的医疗服务不是必然的.
2017-11-30. Giving a new meaning to a festival. 为节日赋予新意义.
2017-11-14: Preserving or abolishing small-sized campuses of a prestigious university 名校微型校区的存废.
2017-11-03: How Malaysian Chinese should deal with the population revolution. 华人如何应对当下的人口革命
2017-10-17: Gifed students do not need training on higher order thinking skills. 资优生无需高阶思维技能培训
2017-10-06: Separate research management work from academic research work. 让研究管理工作与学术研究工作分家
2017-09-19: The president and alumni of a world-class university. 成就世界级大学的校长与校友
2017-09-06: A curriculum vitae that reﬂects the American spirit. 一张体现美国精神的履历表
2017-08-21: An endowment system that does not aﬀect the principles of a university. 不影响校旨的捐赠制度
2017-08-10: The popularity of digital medical care in China. 普及的中国数码化医疗
2017-07-28: Creating new technology through research with conscience. 以有良知的研究创造新科技
2017-07-14: No need to rush for a master’s or doctorate degree. 念硕博士不必操之过急
2017-06-29: The focus of cooperation with prestigious universities is on people. 与名校合作重点在于“ 人”
2017-06-15: A university that caters to the needs for contemporary technology and design. 迎合当下科技与设计需求的大学
2017-06-02: Psychological test for selecting trainee teachers. 遴选师训生的心理测试
2017-05-18: Strategies to improve university ranking. 提升大学排名的策略
2017-05-05: Believing in online news as opposed to professionals. 不信专业宁信网闻
2017-04-21: Working together to create a safe land transportation system. 共同创造安全的陆路交通系统
2017-04-07: Funding cuts affect the quality of teaching in university? 削减拨款影响大学教学素质?
2017-03-24: Difficulties in academic research. 难为的学术研究
2017-03-10: Don’t let the answer looking for a problem. 别让答案寻找问题
2017-02-24: Professors’ whereabouts after retirement. 教授退休后的去向
2017-02-10: A very short lesson on emigrant. 一堂移民极短课
2017-01-26: Public universities need to make a fortune to earn their future. 发了财才有未来的公立大学
2017-01-13: Finally benefited from the quota system. 终于在固打制下受惠了
2016-12-30: Healthy living is not inevitable. 健康生活不是必然的
2016-12-16: Interns from Africa. 来自非洲的实习生
2016-12-02: Malaysian inventions should be systematic. 大马的发明应该系统化
2016-11-19: Let public and private schools excel. 让公私立学校各自精彩
2016-11-04: The glass ceiling of educational research. 教育研究的玻璃天花板
2016-10-21: Seeking a way out for academic books. 寻求出路的学术书
2016-10-07: Pursuing PhD is a responsibility of university lecturers. 唸博士是大学讲师的责任
2016-09-23: Assisting senior professionals to create their second life career. 协助资深专才创造事业第二春
2016-09-09: The downgrading teacher education in English. 把师範教育降格的英格兰
2016-08-26: Paying tribute to supporting personnel behind the scene. 向幕後默默付出的队员致敬
2016-08-12: Learning from excellent private religious schools. 向优秀私立宗教学校学习
2016-07-29: Reforming library to creating a society which loves reading.改革图书馆塑造爱阅读社会
2016-07-15: The urgent need for changing mode of cross-border work between Malaysia and Singapore. 亟需改善的马新跨境工作模式
2016-07-01: What else can you do if you cannot be a teacher? 当不上教师还可以做甚麽？
2016-06-17: A overview of professors in Malaysia. 大马教授的概况
2016-06-03: Coping with the disappearance of occupants in the future. 应对职业消失的未来
2016-05-20: Pragmatc invention and exhibition participation. 务实的发明与参展
2016-05-06: Is examination the whole of education? 考试是不是教育的全部?
2016-04-22: Turning classroom into playland. 把课室变成游乐园
2016-04-08: Technical and vocational education is no less significant. 毫不逊色的技职教育
2016-03-25: Practice austerity measures to rectify public service. 实践撙节措施以整顿公共服务
2016-03-11: Discarding unnecessary bureaucracy. 摒除官僚作风
2016-02-26: There should be no legal motorcycle street racing. 不该有合法飙
2016-02-12: Refusal of New Year Gifs. 新春拒礼
2016-01-29: Government scholarships are not fundamental rights. 政府奖学金不是基本权
2016-01-15: Develop small towns together with the government. 配合政府共同发展小城
2016-01-01: Deal with the New Year challenges calmly. 从容应对新一年的挑战
2015-12-18: University students can turn faith into business opportunities. 大学生可以将信念化成商
2015-12-04: Looking for gold mine in the university R&D outcomes. 在大学研发成果中淘金
2015-11-20: Helping the enforcers to face living and family challenges. 协助执法人员面对生活与家庭挑战
2015-11-06: Raising the public awareness on civil defence to tackle natural disaster together. 提高民防意识共同应对天灾
2015-10-23: Adjusting mind-set for the change incurred by National Budget. 调整心态应对预算案所带来的转
2015-10-09: Creates Malaysian Steve Jobs together with universities. 和大学一起创造大马的乔布斯
2015-09-11: Surviving in the Red Ocean of the education industry. 在教育领域的红海中求存
2015-08-28: We need more professional leaders. 我们需要更多专业领导人
2015-08-14: Let elementary education connects to higher education seamlessly. 让基础教育与高等教育无缝接轨
2015-07-31: Leading students towards the path of developed nation through science education. 引领学生走向理科兴国之路
2015-07-17: Looking Forward the Transformation of National Service Programme. 期待国民服务计划的蜕变
2015-07-03: The eﬀects of soft or thick face on job promotion. 脸皮薄厚对升职的影响
2015-06-19: Take the initiative to learn how to deal with royal etiquette. 主动学习应对王室的礼仪
2015-06-05: Media is the bridge between academia and the public. 媒体是学术界与民众的桥梁
2015-05-22: Firm stance. 坚定立场
2015-05-08: Be strict to enmity, be kind to kindness. 以直报怨，以德报德
2015-04-24: Ensuring university students to have the skills to assess performance. 确保大学生有评估表现的能力
2015-04-10: Actively design and create our own blue ocean industry. 主动设计与打造自身的蓝海行业
2015-03-27: The success and failure of laboratory schools. 实验学校的成败
2015-03-13: Preparing for the regionalisation of Malaysian higher education. 为大马高教区域化作准备
2015-02-27: World class higher education in Malaysia? 世界级的大马高教？
2015-02-13: Chinese community should participate in government projects. 华社应参与政府推行的计划
2015-01-30: The urgent need to improve health care services in Malaysian rural and town areas. 急需改善的大马乡镇医疗服务
2015-01-16: Work together to make Chinese schools more efficient. 群策群力地让华校更有效能
2015-01-02: New Year’s hope on innovatve R&D? 新年的创新研发希望
2014-12-19: Rusty iron rice bowl? 生锈的铁饭碗
2014-12-05: Actively participate in the design of national education model? 主动参与国家教育模式的设计
2014-11-21: What if there is no standard answer? 没有标准答案怎么办?
2014-11-07: Think calmly when facing the hidden worries of Chinese primary schools. 冷静思考并面对华小的隐忧 2014-10-24: Experience in university R&D and commercializaton. 大学研发与商业化的经历
2014-10-10: When would the nightmare of exam stop? 考试的梦魇何时了
2014-09-26: Eradicating problems caused by examination. 根绝考试引起的问题
2014-09-12: Practically concern and understand the actual scenarios in university. 实际关心了解大学实况
2014-08-29: Chinese community should abandon the concept of popular programmes. 华社应摒弃热门科系观念
2014-08-15: The way to cherish Robin Williams. 缅怀罗宾威廉斯的方式
2014-08-01: Walk away from the shadow of air crash. 走出空难的阴影
2014-07-18: Concerned about the trends of the national holistic education development. 关注国家整体教育发展动向
2014-04-09: Prove the pros and cons through the results of academic research. 用学术研究结果来证明利与弊
2012-07-23: Let our children benefit from the advancement of e-learning. 让学生从电子教学中受惠

Consultancy

No.	Project	Start	End	Role
1	Assessment Model for Players aged 10 – 16 on the 21st Century Skills, Youthopia Sdn. Bhd., RM7000, Malaysia.	2020	2021	Consultant
2	Pedagogy Validation of Halal Simulator “Farm to Fork”, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysian (USIM), RM4000, Malaysia.	2019	2019	Consultant
3	Online Advertisement for social media mobile apps, commissioned work from Edge Genuine Enterprise, RM9500, Malaysia	2016	2017	Project Leader
4	Pedagogy validation of Muamalat Interactive Game, RM4000, Malaysia	2016	2016	Consultant
5	Fun Smart Learning – A Collaboration between Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE), UPSI and Samsung Malaysia Electronics in digitizing and gamifying teaching and learning contents for Taska Puspanita, MoHE	2016	2016	Supervisor
6	Animation for Teaching and Learning in Ungku Omar Polytechnic, RM7,000, Malaysia.	2014	2014	Mentor
7	KNeoWORLD Inc., San Francisco, USD9,000, USA	2014	2014	Consultant
8	Collaboration Program for the Development of Teaching and Learning Innovations between students from Ungku Omar Polytechnic and UPSI, Malaysia	2013	2013	Supervisor
9	Mandarin Communication Learning App: A proof-of-concept prototype of contextual learning, a collaboration between UPSI Education Research Laboratory and the Faculty of Language & Communication, UPSI.	2013	2013	Producer
10	KNeoWorld Project, educational game portal design project, commissioned by Knowledge Nation Inc, USD5,000, USA.	2012	2012	Game-based Learning Designer
11	Devising and justifying a marketing plan for Syllabytes in India, China & Southeast Asia, commercial research project commissioned by Knowledge Nation Inc., USD6000, USA.	2011	2012	Game-based Learning Consultant,
12	Game Coaching Technologies in FPS Trainer, SMART: SCOTLAND Fund project, £70,000, UK	2010	2011	Game Coaching System Designer / Consultant,
13	Courseware prototype “Human Heads Modeling”, teaching material created for Diploma in Animation programme, UniKL, Malaysia.	2005	2005	Designer
13	“Four Seasons”, animated corporate video, Symphonia Child Development Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia.	2005	2005	Producer
14	Commissioned Student Grant Work (Scenes of Malaysian Life Project), RM8000 to produce “The Green Thorns” (a short animation), awarded by Multimedia Development Corporation (MDec) Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia	2002	2002	Director/ Producer

Awards and Recognitions

No.	Recognition or Awards	Name of awarding institution/Country	International/ National	Year of award
1	ASEAN Talented Young Scientist Programme (ATYSP) 2023 年东盟杰出青年科学家来华入桂工作项目：人工智能游戏设计与研发——服装设计实践技能 Visiting Professor 客座教授	Guilin University of Electronic Technology, China 桂林电子科技大学	International	2023
2	Consolation Prize, ASEAN Future Sustainable Leaders Case Competition Themed Living with Sustainability and Inclusiveness, National level, Senior Category: Liow Wil-Lie (Leader), Wong Jo Yi, Amira Khansa & Yap Qing Yi Role: Project Advisor	UNITAR University & ASEAN Accounting Education Workgroup (AAEW)	National	2023
3	Bronze Medal, for a project titled “Gamification-Based Training Kit for Product-Oriented Problem Solving among Grassroots Innovation”, International Education Innovation Expo and Festival of Arts 2023 Role: Team Member	Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)	National	2023
4	Anugerah Makalah Jurnal Terbaik Sains Sosial Indeks Kebangsaan tahun 2022, Tan, C.I., Tan, W.H., Lee, J.E.K., & Ng, Y.Y. (2022). Exploring User Experience from an Emotional Centext When Designing Immersive Games for Education (Menerokai Pengalaman Pengguna dari Konteks Emosi Semasa Mereka bentk Permainan Immersif untuk Pendidikan), Journal of ICT in Education, 8(1), 10-25.	Anugerah Majlis Anugerah Penerbitan Ilmiah Malaysia (MAPIM)- KPT Kali Ke 14	National	2023
5	《年年有余》 “Surplus Every Year” and 《依偎》 “Snuggle” were chosen for the 6th AI Painting Art Exhibition – Theme: I Love Animation. (第六届 AI 绘画艺术展：我爱动物主题) 5 – 23 June. Role: Art Director	北京数字科普协会 Beijing Digital Science Popularization Association, in conjunction with the International Environment Day	International	2023
6	Visiting Professor 客座教授	Sichuan University of Culture and Arts, Sichuan Province, China	International	2023
7	Adjunct Associate Professor of Education	FOSSLA, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.	National	2022
8	The Best Category (Content Development) Award & Most Outstanding Award, “Before it’s too late: Digitizing New Year paintings in China as an intangible cultural heritage with 4321”. Role: Project Advisor.	HITeL Teaching & Learning Innovation Competition 2022 (Innovators 2022) Awards, UiTM Perak Branch, Malaysia.	National	2022
9	Finalist of Teaching Award (Applied Arts & Applied Sciences Category), the 14th National Academic Awards	Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia.	National	2022
10	Adjunct Professor of Educational Technology,	UNITAR International University, Malaysia.	National	2020
11	Bronze Award, “SKRCTF: A Capture-the-Flag Platform for Beginners in Learning Cybersecurity”, International University Carnival on E-Learning 2019. Role: PhD Project Supervisor	Universiti Sarawak Malaysia	National	2019
12	Gold Medal, “Designers of War: A Creative and Critical Thinking Game for Undergraduate Design Students”, in Penang International Invention, Innovation and Design. Role: Project Supervisor	Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Penang Branch, Malaysia.	National	2019
13	Gold Medal for a product titled “FAR Creative Colouring Scanner”. Role: PhD Project Supervisor of Fadilah Abdul Rauf.	Malaysia Technology Expo 2019, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	National	2019
14	Bronze Medal, “Development of a Prototype Speaking Game for Malaysian University English Test”, Teaching and Learning Innovation Competition (K-Novasi 2019). Role: Co-researcher	Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia	National	2019
15	Silver Medal, “STEM Comic”, Eduinnovation 2018: Educational Innovation in the Era of Industrial Revolution 4.0. Role: Co-Researcher.	UKM, Malaysia	National	2018
16	Silver Medal, “Gamification for Education Training Module”, in Teaching and Learning Innovation Competition (K-Novasi 2018). Role: Main Author of Training Module	UKM, Malaysia	National	2018
17	Visiting Research Scientist, Play2Prevent Lab, Yale Center for Health & Learning Games	School of Medicine, Yale University, USA	International	2018
18	Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship	U.S. Department of States	International	2017- 2018
19	Visiting Faculty, MIT-SUTD Game Lab	Singapore University of Technology and Design	International	2017
20	Excellent Service Appreciation Certificate 2016-2019	UPSI, Malaysia.	National	2017- 2020
21	Third Place for a project titled “Smart Trauma App”, Global Health Innovation Technology (HIT) Challenge. Role: Technology Partner of USM Hospital	Singapore Serious Games Association	International	2017
22	Bronze Medal for “Mathgix: Is it possible for a game to enhance addition?” International Conference and Competition on Teaching and Learning (i-TeLearN). Role: PhD Project Supervisor of Sayed Yusoff Syed Hussain	Universiti Teknologi MARA Perlis).	National	2017
23	Bronze Medal for a MOOC titled “Gamification in Education: Designing and Developing a MOOC on How to Gamify Your Classroom”, International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL) 2017. Role: Team Member	USIM, Malaysia	National	2017
24	Silver Medal for a project titled “ALEPS: Gamification of Adaptive Learning Environment for Physics Problem Solving”, Invention, Innovation & Design Exposition. Role: Co-researcher	Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM).	National	2017
25	Gold Medal for a project titled “Shipping Management Game”, Innovation Research, Invention and Application Expo 2017. Role: PhD Project Supervisor of Shanizan Herman Mohd Radzi	Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Malaysia	National	2017
26	Gold Medal for a project titled “JPJ Main & Jawab: A New Assessment Tool in Town”, Innovation Research, Invention and Application Expo 2017. Role: PhD Project Supervisor of Abd Hadi Abd Razak	UUM, Malaysia	National	2017
27	Silver Medal for a project titled “Computational Thinking Using Odyssey of Phoenix (OOP)”, International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX). Role: PhD Project Co-supervisor of Wong Yoke Seng	Malaysian Invention and Design Society (MINDS), Malaysia	National	2017
28	Gold Medal for a project titled “TRIZ Puzzle Z: Gamification of Principles of Inventive Problem Solving”, International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX). Role: Project Leader.	MINDS, Malaysia	National	2017
29	Silver Medal for a project titled “eRakan: The Virtual Gateway on Teaching Malay Language Online”, ITEX. Role: Co-researcher.	MINDS, Malaysia	National	2016
30	Promising Academic Awards & Excellent Service Award 2015	UPSI, Malaysia	National	2016
31	Gold Medal for game project titled “Fight Obesity 2.0”, ITEX. Role: Executive Producer.	MINDS, Malaysia	National	2015
32	Gold Medal for a Gamification project titled “Utopian Pedagogic School of Innovation: Online Game Based Learning of 3D Modeling Course”, National University Carnival on E-Learning (NUCEL), Malaysia. Role: Creator	UPSI, Malaysia	National	2015
33	Gold Medal for a project titled “ZTech de Object-oriented Programming: A Game-based Learning Approach”, NUCEL. Role: PhD Project Co-supervisor of Wong Yoke Seng	UPSI, Malaysia	National	2015
34	First Runner Up in Courseware Competition, “E-Rakan Virtual Gateway of Teaching Malay Language Online”, NUCEL. Role: Co-researcher.	UPSI, Malaysia	National	2015
35	Silver Medal for a project titled “The Affordance of Wii Mode Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) for Teaching Chinese Characters”, NUCEL. Role: Co-researcher.	UPSI, Malaysia	National	2015
36	Gold Medal for game project titled “TRIZzle” (TRIZ Puzzle): Learning TRIZ through a Mobile Puzzle Game”, ITEX. Role: Project Leader.	MINDS, Malaysia	National	2014
37	Excellent Service Appreciation Certificate 2011 - 2013	UPSI, Malaysia.	National	2014
38	Gold Medal for game project titled “Fight For Future 2.0: An Innovative Primary Prevention Approach”, International Conference & Exposition on Invention of Institutions of Higher Learning (PECIPTA), Role: Project Leader	UPSI, Malaysia	National	2013
39	Silver Medal for mobile app project titled “Pembelajaran Komunikasi Mandarin”, PECIPTA, Role: CoLeader	UPSI, Malaysia	National	2013
40	Silver Medal for mobile app project titled “Teacher Johan: Mobile Assisted Language Learning for Nonnative Speakers”, PECIPTA, Role: Co-researcher	UPSI, Malaysia	National	2013
41	Silver Medal for game project titled “Fight For Future 2.0: An Innovative Primary Prevention Approach”, International Exposition of Research and Innovation in Education (EduInERI2013), Role: Project Leader	UPSI, Malaysia	National	2013
42	Silver Medal for mobile app project titled “Teacher Johan: Mobile Assisted Language Learning for Nonnative Speakers”, EduInERI2013, Role: Co researcher.	UPSI, Malaysia	National	2013
43	Silver Medal for project titled “Kneo World Badges: Rewarding Soft Skills Attainment in Game Playing”, , Role: Project Leader	Malaysia Technology Expo 2013	National	2013
44	Bronze Medal for game project titled “People versus Robots”, MTE 2013, Role: Project Supervisor.	Malaysia Technology Expo 2013	National	2013
45	Bronze Medal for game project titled “The Alphabet of Pirates 2.0”, MTE2013, Role: Project Supervisor.	Malaysia Technology Expo 2013	National	2013
46	Special Incentive for Completing PhD within 3 years, UPSI, Malaysia.	UPSI, Malaysia	National	2011
47	British Educational Research Association (BERA) Conference Participation Fund	University of Warwick, UK.	International	2010
48	Arts and Social Studies ePortfolio Award	University of Warwick, UK.	International	2009
49	Excellent paper in the 1st PhD Forum (全英第一届博士论坛优秀论文奖)	Chinese Students & Scholars Association (全英中国学生学者联谊会), Nottingham University, UK	International	2009
50	Highly Commended Award in PhD Poster Competition, Festival of Social Sciences	Faculty of Social Sciences, Univ. of Warwick, UK.	International	2009
51	Fellowship (Skim Latihan Akademik IPTA) for pursuing PhD study (worth RM480,000)	Ministry of Higher Education & UPSI, Malaysia.	National	2008
52	Book Award (1st Class Honours Degree), the 4th Convocation Ceremony	Multimedia University, Malaysia.	National	2003
53	Conversion of study loan (RM66,000) to full scholarship	National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN), Malaysia.	National	2003
54	Gold Winner in Cyberjaya Digital Video Competition, Humour & Spoofs Category (College Individual), Malaysia.	Cyberjaya, Malaysia	National	2003
55	Best Student for Beta Level (2000/2001 Session)	Faculty of Creative Multimedia, Multimedia

Supervisor to Master’s or PhD Students

No.	Student Name & ID	Master/ PhD	Project Title	Year
No.	Student Name & ID	Master/ PhD	Project Title	Start	End
1	Shahrel Nizar b. Baharom (P20131001374) – Main Supervisor	UPSI - PhD in Digital Games	Player-Centric Emotional Design for Digital Games: An Empirical Exploration in Visual Aesthetics	2013	2017
2	Sharmila Devi a/p Pachiyappan (M20132002442) – Main Supervisor	UPSI – Master of Design (Instructional Media)	Examining Attention Cues for Learning in 3D Modelling Software: An Eye-Tracking Study on Instructional Screencast	2014	2017
3	Sayed Yusoff b. Syed Hussain (P20121000762) – Main Supervisor	UPSI - PhD in Multimedia Education	Kesan Pembelajaran Berasaskan Permainan Digital Terhadap Pencapaian Matematik Dalam Kalangan Murid Sekolah Rendah	2012	2018
4	Fadilah bt. Abdul Rauf (P20121000761) – Main Supervisor	UPSI - PhD in Multimedia Education	Effects of Augmented Reality Colouring Application towards Creative Thinking among Preschool Children through Computerised Measurement	2012	2019
5	Lim Hui Sean (P-UM0338/18) – Co-Supervisor	USM – Master of Cognitive Neuroscience	Attention Cues for Game-Based Learning in XYZ: An Eye Tracking Study on Digital Games	2018	2020
6	Wong Yoke Seng (P20122002257) – Co supervisor	UPSI - PhD (Game-Based Learning)	The Effectiveness of Learning ObjectOriented Programming Concepts through Role Playing Game among Undergraduate Students	2012	2019
7	Tan Chin Ike (P20152002156) – Main Supervisor	UPSI - PhD (Game-Based Learning)	Design and Establishment of A PreDevelopment Serious Games Validation Framework	2016	2021
8	Shanizan Herman bin Mohd Radzi (P20151000040) – Main Supervisor	UPSI - PhD (Game-Based Learning)	Effects of Simulation Board Game in Enhancing Cognition and Knowledge Retention in Learning Shipping Management among Students in Two Higher Education Institutions	2016	2021
9	Kogilathah a/p Segaran (P20142001491) – Main Supervisor	UPSI - PhD (Game-Based Learning)	The Effects of Avatar Realism Levels on Students’ Emotion and Motivation in a Digital Game-Based Learning	2015	2020
10	Tan Bee Sian (20181001315) – Main Supervisor	UPSI – PhD (Digital Games)	Effects of Game-Based ProblemSolving Framework on Soft Skills Development for Undergraduate Students	2018	2022
11	Liu Kai (P20192001462) – Main Supervisor	UPSI PhD (Creative Branding)	Effects of Pervasive Game as Creative Branding Strategy on Fitness among Older Adults in China	2020	2023
12	Dai Zetian (1002057844) – Main Supervisor	UCSI - PhD (Education)	Model of Shanshui Painting Teaching on Design Creativity Among Landscape Architecture Undergraduates in Suzhou	2022	2023
13	Lu Hui (1002267551) – Main Supervisor	UCSI – Master of Education	Effects of Musical Auditory Online Training for Chaozhou Zheng Performance Intonation among Intermediate Learners in China	2023	2023
13	Zhang Dalei (1002059653) – Co-Supervisor	UCSI - PhD (Education)	Effects of Immersion Learning Environment on Spatial Reasoning Development among Geography Trainee Teachers in Henan	2022
14	He Xiangyu (1002162134) – Main Supervisor	UCSI - PhD (Education)	Effects of Hologram Situational Model for Pottery on Clay Wedging and Pattern Decoration among Postsecondary Students in Fujian	2022
15	Weng Rui (1002162144) – Main Co-Supervisor	UCSI - PhD (Education)	Effects of blended learning module for tea studies on Kong Fu tea making skills among college student in Fujian	2022
16	Feng Jiyuan (1002162257) – Main Supervisor	UCSI - PhD (Education)	Effect of gamified teaching module for international trade course on cognition and skills among vocational college students in Zhengzhou	2022
17	Chen Minjuan (1002162256) – Main Supervisor	UCSI - PhD (Education)	Effects of Gamified Self-Regulated Learning for English as Foreign Language on Motivation among Undergraduates of a Public University in Guangdong	2022
18	Wang Wenjun (1002164368) – Main Supervisor	UCSI PhD (Education)	Effects of Gamification Model on Self assessment Ability for Professional Bamboo Flute Performance among Undergraduates in Mianyang	2022
19	Liu Ying (1002164367) – Main Supervisor	UCSI PhD (Education)	Effects of The Tri-Modal Feedback on The Meta-Learning Ability of Beginners Violin Students in Mianyang	2022
20	Yu Bin (1002162108) – Main Supervisor	UCSI PhD (Education)	Effects of the Literature Review Visualization Game based teaching module for Research on Learning Cognition, Skills, and Attitudes among Chinese Doctoral Students	2022
21	Wu Sichao (1002162118) – Main Supervisor	UCSI PhD (Education)	Effects of Intangible Cultural Heritage Integration Framework on design cognition and skills Undergraduate Arts Courses in Fujian Province	2022
22	Long Ying (1002162099) – Main Supervisor	UCSI - PhD (Education)	Effects of Inquiry-Based Learning Module Intervention for Tea Cultural Heritage Education on Cognition and Attitude among Local Pupils in China	2022
23	Li Zengkun (1002267347) – Main Supervisor	UCSI - PhD (Education)	Effects of AD-TIPM for Design Expression Course on Design Thinking among the First Year Undergraduates in Jinan	2022
24	Ji Jie (1002267871) – Main Supervisor	UCSI - PhD (Education)	Effects of Gamification Model for Textile Materials Courses on Cognitive Learning Outcomes Among Higher Vocational College Students in Jiangsu	2022
25	Zhang Duo (1002267567) – Main Supervisor	UCSI - PhD (Education)	Applying Problem-based learning Teaching Methodology in Drama Performance Course at Undergraduate in Hainan Province to Enhance Students' Creativity	2022
26	Cao Zitong (1002268245) – Main Supervisor	UCSI - PhD (Education)	Effects of Game-based Learning Framework for Music Theory on Cognition and Motivation among learners in a public University of Shanxi	2022
27	Chen Guoshi (1002268003) – Main Supervisor	UCSI - PhD (Education)	Factors Influencing Preservice Teachers' Intention to Use Mobile Learning Technology by an extended Technology Acceptance Model in China	2022
28	Li Xuefen (1002267863) – Main Supervisor	UCSI PhD (Education)	Designing Augmented Reality model in Mandarin Vocabulary Learning for Non-native Speakers	2022
29	Huang Yanmei (1002268286) – Main Supervisor	UCSI - PhD (Education)	Effects of Industry-university Collaboration Framework for Fashion Design Programme on Practical Skills Mastery Among Undergraduates in Guilin	2022
30	Qiu Yun (1002060092) – Main Supervisor	UCSI PhD (Education)	Effects of Digital Experiential Connectivism Learning Module on Learning Interpersonal Communication Skills among STEM Undergraduates in Xiamen	2022
31	Liu Dan (1002058619) – Main Supervisor	UCSI PhD (Education)	Virtual Reality Learning Model for Leadership Communication Skills Development among Vocational College Students in Zhejiang	2022
32	Jiang Jiaqi (1002060086) – Main Supervisor	UCSI - PhD (Education)	Shovel Speech Model for Improving Chinese Impromptu Public Speech Skills among Science and Engineering College Students in Third-tier Cities of China	2022
33	Sun Yuhan (1002060631) – Main Supervisor	UCSI - PhD (Education)	Impact of Outcome-Based Education for Undergraduate Employability Skills Development in Henan	2022
34	Zhou Li (1002161166) – Main Supervisor	UCSI - PhD (Education)	Effects of Game-Based Learning with AI for Interface Design on Learning Motivation among Undergraduates in Luoyang	2022
35	Zhao Yuanzheng (1002060998) – Main Supervisor	UCSI - PhD (Education)	Effects of Yangliuqing New Year Paintings Module on Learning Interest and Motivation among Undergraduates.	2022
36	Hu Dan (1002163155) – Main Supervisor	UCSI - PhD (Education)	Effects of Gamified Collaborative Learning Module for Musicology in Gu Zheng among Undergraduates in Gan Nan	2022
26	Han Feiran (1002164009) – Main Supervisor	UCSI - PhD (Education)	Effectiveness of Game-Based Learning for Teaching the Chinese Instrument Erhu on Pitch Accuracy Skills to Children Beginners in ShanDong Province	2022
27	Shi Qingyan (1002265748) – Main Supervisor	UCSI PhD (Education)	Effects of Learning Analytic Model for Arts Education Curriculum Optimization on Academic Engagement among Undergraduates in Guangdong	2022
28	Liu Yapu (1002265408) – Main Supervisor	UCSI PhD (Education)	The Effectiveness of Intangible Cultural Heritage Non-textual Learning Model for Sichuan Qiang Women’s Festival among College Students in Chengdu	2022
29	Feng Wei (1002266639) – Main Supervisor	UCSI PhD (Education)	Effects of Gamification for Contemporary Chinese History Course on Engagement and Motivation among Undergraduates in Zhejiang of China	2022
30	Wang Yun (1002265886) – Main Supervisor	UCSI PhD (Education)	How to let children aged 7-12 better experience the charm of piano music	2022
31	Zhang Yong (1002268539) – Main Supervisor	UCSI - PhD (Education)	Effects of Game-based In-house Training for Tourism Education on Administrative Skills in China	2022
32	Du Dong (1002060029) – Main Supervisor	UCSI - PhD (Education)	Effects of Multimedia-assisted Learning Model for AI-driven Digital Literacy on Speed, Accuracy and Persistence among Postgraduate Students in Malaysia	2022
33	Xu Ning (1002059668) – Main Supervisor	UCSI - PhD (Education)	Effects of Technology-enabled Teaching Model for Philosophy on Critical Thinking among Undergraduates in Zhengzhou Normal University	2022
34	Duan Lei (1002058201) – Main Supervisor	UCSI - PhD (Education)	Developing Gamified Inquiry-based Learning Module for Documentary Interview on Knowledge and Skills among Undergraduates in Jinan	2022
35	Feng Cong (1002059523) – Main Supervisor	UCSI - PhD (Education)	Effects of Humanized Self-Regulated Learning for University Computer Foundation Course on Computational Thinking among Non-Computer Science Undergraduates of Zhengzhou	2022
36	Huang Yanmei (1002268286) – Main Supervisor	UCSI - PhD (Education)	Effects of Industry-university Collaboration Framework for Fashion Design Programme on Practical Skills Mastery Among Undergraduates in Guilin	2022

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