Governance
Editorial Board
Professor Datin Dr Chia Yook Chin MBBS FRCP FAFPM (Hon)
Head of Department of Medical Sciences; Chair of ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University Press Editorial Board
Professor Chia Yook Chin heads the Department of Medical Sciences at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University, bringing extensive experience from teaching undergraduate medical students to training postgraduate doctors in primary care at the University of Malaya. As Director of the Postgraduate Diploma in Family Medicine at the Academy of Family Physicians, she continues to train doctors in family medicine. She also introduced the Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care for the Elderly at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University. Professor Chia a recipient of numerous awards, actively researches hypertension and has widely published on the subject. She remains dedicated to mentoring and inspiring young academics.
Professor Jarlath Ronayne, AM
Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah Distinguished Professor, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University
Professor Jarlath Ronayne is Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah Distinguished Professor and on the Board of Directors at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University. He graduated from Trinity College, Dublin, and has a PhD from Cambridge. He was Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of New South Wales and Vice-Chancellor at Victoria University and ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University College. Since 2015, he has fostered links between ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, Oxford, and Cambridge, including the Jeffrey Cheah Professorial Fellowships and Scholar-in-Residence programme. He collaborates with the Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine and Royal Papworth Hospital, and publishes on chemistry, science policy, and academic history. He is a former visiting fellow at Oriel College, Oxford, St John’s College, Cambridge, and an honorary fellow at Trinity College.
Professor Dr Angela Lee Siew Hoong
Associate Dean (Employability and Engagement) - School of Engineering and Technology
Dr Angela Lee is a Professor at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University, specializing in data science and AI. She developed the Data Science degree at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University and has been creating data science curricula for over 10 years. She received the National Most Outstanding Educator Award in Malaysia in 2023 and the Distinguished Educator Award in 2021. An active speaker at data science conferences, she also serves on technical programme committees of leading AI conferences. She teaches Social Media Analytics, Visual Analytics, Advanced Analytics, and Business Intelligence, and has published internationally on AI, Predictive Analytics, Healthcare Analytics, and Knowledge Management.
Professor Angela Amphawan
Head of Smart Photonics Research Laboratory, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University
Professor Ts. Dr Angela Amphawan earned her PhD in optical communications from Oxford, UK. She then received the Fulbright Award to work on optical devices and networks at MIT. Currently, she leads the Photonics Lab at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University. Previously, she served as Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University Malaysia of Computer Science & Engineering and Director of the Optical Technology Research Laboratory at the University Utara Malaysia. She has also lectured at Multimedia University and worked as a Computing Officer at Oxford. She is on the National 5G Task Force and the Editorial Board of APL Photonics Journal, among others.
Associate Professor Dr Sim Tze Ying
Dean - School of American Education, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University
Dr Sim Tze Ying is the Dean of the School of American Education at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University. She holds a Doctor of Engineering (Magna Cum Laude) from the University of Kassel, Germany, and a Master of Science in Software Engineering from University Putra Malaysia. Dr Sim has seven years of experience as a researcher and teaching assistant, and five years as a System Engineer at Motorola Semiconductor Malaysia. Her research focuses on variability modeling and engineering education. She is passionate about teaching and explores technologies to enhance engagement and is dedicated to making education accessible to all.
Associate Professor Dr Tamas Kiss
Associate Professor - Centre for English Language Studies, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University
Dr Tamas Kiss is an Associate Professor at the Centre for English Language Studies . He has been involved with language teacher education programme in Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. He has delivered one-off talks and directed longer, intensive teacher development courses in over 20 countries by invitation of universities, language teacher organisations, cultural institutions, and international publishing houses. His research interests include language pedagogy, language teacher education, creativity, intercultural communication, the link between complex dynamic systems and education, and the role of culture in language teaching materials.
Associate Professor Dr Ooi Pei Boon
Associate Professor - School of Medical and Life Sciences, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University
Dr Ooi Pei Boon obtained her PhD in Guidance and Counselling from University Putra Malaysia. She is a registered and practicing counselor with the Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia. Under the Counsellor Act 1998 (Act 580), Dr Ooi serves as the core member of the Malaysia Board of Counsellors. Dr Ooi has been the editor of books and proceedings published under ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University Press and has been recently appointed PLOS ONE Academic Editor since August 2023.
Associate Professor Dr Pauline Leong Pooi Yin
Head - Department of Communication, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University
Associate Professor Dr Pauline Pooi Yin Leong received her PhD in Political Communication from Monash University and Master’s in Mass Communication from Nanyang Technological University where she was awarded the Pearson Education Gold Medal Award for Best Graduating Student. A qualified lawyer by training, she was previously a journalist at Singapore Straits Times. She is the author of Malaysian Politics in the New Media Age: Implications on the Political Communication Process, a book by Springer. She was a visiting fellow with ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore under the Media, Technology, and Society programme (2021/2022).
Associate Professor Dr Foo Yee Boon
Associate Professor - ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Business School
Dr Foo Yee Boon, an Associate Professor of Accounting, is recognized for her expertise in accounting education, research, and academic governance. She has held key leadership roles, including Deputy Head of School (Research) at Monash University Malaysia’s School of Business and Head of the Accounting Department at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Business School. Beyond her institutional leadership, Dr Foo has contributed to educational governance, serving voluntarily on various boards and councils to support academic excellence. Before transitioning into academia, she gained extensive industry experience, bringing practical insights that shape her teaching and research. Her research work has been published in reputable accounting journals, contributing to the field’s ongoing development.
Carol Wong
Head, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University Press
Carol Wong leads ºìÐÓÊÓƵ University Press with a 17-year track record in pivotal publishing roles at Pearson and Marshall Cavendish. Her expertise spans P&L management, product creation, and marketing in Singapore and Malaysia. Formerly the Director of Cambridge A-Levels at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ College, she is driven by a commitment to impact lives through academic publishing. Holding an Honours degree in Biology from UPM, Malaysia, and a Master's degree from the National Institute of Education, NTU Singapore, she brings a wealth of academic insight to her role. Actively contributing to the Malaysian publishing scene, she serves as an EXCO member for MABOPA.
