Dr Ooi Wee Liam

Dr Ooi Wee Liam

  • Lecturer
  • School of Psychology
Faculty of Medical and Life Sciences
SDGs Focus

Biography

Ooi Wee Liam is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, School of Medical and Life 
Sciences at ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ University. His research focuses on how the human-nature 
relationship informs pro-environmental motivations and behaviours. Previously, he worked 
with the Monash Climate Change Communication Research Hub to produce a policy 
report for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability that aimed to 
improve planetary health awareness and foster sustainable behavioural changes among 
Malaysians. He is also a Secretariat for Climate Governance Malaysia where he assists in 
various tasks involving evaluating program efficacy and producing communication reports. 

Academic & Professional Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), Monash University Malaysia, Malaysia (2023)
  • Postgraduate Diploma of Biomedical Sciences (2018)
  • Bachelor of Psychological Science and Business, Monash University Malaysia, Malaysia (2017)

Research Interests

  • Human-nature relationship
  • Climate change and mental health
  • Pro-environmental behaviours
  • Interpersonal relationships

Teaching Areas

  • Psychological Testing
  • Behavioural Sciences in Medicine
  • Organisational Psychology

Courses Taught

  • PSY2074 – Psychological Testing
  • MDC1092 – Behavioural Sciences in Medicine
  • PSY3114 – Organisational Psychology

Notable Publications

  1. Ooi, W. L., Azhari, A., Pandya-Wood, R., and Johns-Putra, A. (2024). Malaysian public 
    awareness, concerns, behaviours and communication preferences on planetary health: A
    survey to advance policy direction. Monash Climate Change Communication Research
    Hub, Malaysia node, Monash University Malaysia [confidential report submitted to ASM to inform government policy recommendations]
  2. Kong, L. V., Ting, R. S. K., Chung, K. R., Hidayat, W., Ooi, W. L., & Goh, P. H. (2024). 
    Bidimensional self-esteem and sexual functioning among young adults: A systematic 
    review. Current Psychology, 43(6), 4930. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-04699-7