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Top 10 Academics Associated With Malaysia According to the Scopus Database in 2021 |
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Despite facing the COVID-19 pandemic as well as working remotely most of the time, Distinguished Professor David Andrew Bradley (Head of the Research Centre for Applied Physics and Radiation Technologies) and Professor Mayeen Uddin Khandaker have managed to publish 88 and 105 journal articles respectively over the year 2021, and emerged as among the top 10 academics associated with Malaysia according to the Scopus database. Also, an increase of more than 100% of the research citations (sourced from Scopus) since pre-pandemic year 2019. Overall, 64%, 32% and 5% of the articles are published in the respective quartile Q1 , Q2 and Q3 journals. Out of 35 journals, articles published in Radiation Physics and Chemistry journal make up 43% of the year 2021 publications.
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UNESCO-UNEVOC Grant Winners: Prof Graeme Atherton, Prof Glenda Crosling & Assoc Prof Dr Angela Lee Siew Hoong are the recipients of UNESCO Grant worth 23,000 Euros |
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The Centre for Higher Education Research (CHER) at Sunway University has been successful in being awarded funds by UNESCO-UNEVOC to research and report on the project 'Creating an Online Repository on Digital Skills and Competence in TVET and Preparing Articles on Key Debate'. Funds of 23,000 Euros have been granted to implement the project. The aim of the project outcome is to position UNESCO-UNEVOC as the global reference point for digital skill/competency in the digital space. › |
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It's #TimeToMoveUp to a University Where You Can Reach New Heights With a World-Class Degree |
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Sunway University is positioned as a leading institution as well as a nation builder, contributing towards the students’ learning, self-development, nurturing a holistic education and promoting a planetary health mindset. For young future leaders thinking of their first step into a one-of-a-kind university experience and inspiring student community, this is your #TimeToMoveUp to Sunway University... › |
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Japanese Ai Edutech TOY EIGHT Joins Investkl Gkl Live Lab Programme, Partners Sunway University to Build Ai Assessment Tool |
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InvestKL, the leading investment promotion agency for Malaysia’s capital city announced the joining of Japanese artificial intelligence (AI)-backed edutech startup Toybox Creations and Technology (TOY EIGHT) to the Greater Kuala Lumpur (GKL) Live Lab programme... › |
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‘Automated Touchless Hand Sanitizer Dispensing Device’ Won a Silver Award at RITEC 2021 |
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Professor Mayeen Khandaker and his students won a Silver Award at the Research & Innovative Technology Competition 2021 (RITEC 2021) for their work entitled “Development of a Novel Design and Subsequent Fabrication of an Automated Touchless Hand Sanitizer Dispenser to Reduce the Spread of Contagious Diseases” under the Innovative Product category...
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Virtual Mobility Programme with the School of Hospitality and Service Management |
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Despite travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the School of Hospitality and Service Management (SHSM) successfully launched a home-based virtual mobility programme with Kansai Gaidai University, Japan. This virtual mobility programme, also known as the Asian Studies Programme, took place from August to December 2021. A total of eight undergraduate degree students from SHSM successfully completed this four-month virtual mobility programme... › |
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Associate Professor Dr Yap Kian Meng is now a Chartered Engineer (CEng) under Engineering Council, UK |
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Associate Professor Dr Yap Kian Meng is now a Chartered Engineer (CEng) under the Engineering Council and IET, UK. The Chartered Engineers (CEng) recognizes an engineer or researcher who develops solutions using the new or existing technologies through innovation, creativity and new ideas. The CEng status is technical accountability for complex systems with significant levels of risk. It is also awarded to recognize high achievements in knowledge, solving engineering problems, management and leadership, interpersonal skills and professional commitment (UK-SPEC). › |
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Co-designing a Future of Healthy-Ageing & Well-Being at Sunway City" |
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Sunway University collaborates with a community-based Senior Citizen Club to promote healthy-ageing and well-being. By collaborating in meaningful research and education initiatives, this collaboration aims to inform, engage and empower a whole-of-society approach to maximise the opportunities and overcome challenges associated with the rapidly aging demographic-shift... › |
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DBS Postgraduate’s Publication on Long COVID-19 Gains Global Attention |
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Our very own MSc postgraduate, Yong Shin Jie, is doing Sunway University proud by pushing the boundaries of research excellence. Publishing as a single author in the journal ‘Infectious Diseases’ 2021, Shin Jie’s review paper on Long COVID garnered an impressive 97 citations from scientists that published in international journals such as EMBO Reports... › |
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SHSM Alumni Story: Giving Back to Society – Ms Lee Yoke Yin |
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At a recent Community Service class under the supervision of Teaching Fellow, Ms Ng Siew Cheng, an alumna sharing session was held. Ms Lee Yoke Yin, a graduate of the Diploma in Events Management, who is now currently employed by Great Heart Charity Association, a non-profit charity association, shared her roles, responsibilities, and aspirations at this organisation... › |
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Alumni Faris Fida Mohammad Received Super Supporter 2021 From ECOVIS Saudi Arabia (ECOVIS AL SABTI) |
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Faris Fida Mohammad said, “Wholeheartedly appreciate ECOVIS Saudi Arabia (ECOVIS AL SABTI) for recognizing the hard work and effort their team put in, whilst also always providing the work culture and ethic for one to excel at their careers. Thank you for awarding me as Super Supporter for the year 2021.”
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