Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS

Dr Choong Wai Keng

  • Director - Taylor’s Makerspace

  • Knowl. Trnsfr & Commercialization
    Research & Enterprise
  •    03-56295252
  •   waikeng.choong@taylors.edu.my

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Institution)
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, -
  • Master of Arts in Interactive Narrative, RMIT UNIVERSITY, Australia
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
(Organisation),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • HRDF Train-the-trainer, Graduate Member, Since 2020 (National)
  • MAJLIS REKABENTUK MALAYSIA (MRM), Annual Member, 2018 to 2019 (National)
  • Design Thinking Association of Malaysia, Annual Member, 2017 to 2018 (National)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
(Area)
  • UX Design (UXD)
  • Extended Reality (VR, AR, MR)
  • Advertising
  • Educational Technology And Media
  • Graphics Arts
TEACHING
(Course Title),(Level of Study),(Institution),(Month/Year)
  • Minor Project, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2020)
PUBLICATIONS
(Title of publication in APA style)
Article in Journals
2024
  • Choong, W.K., Yatim, M.H.M., Saad, N. (2024). Creating a Framework for Virtual Reality Learning Environment (VRLE) for Studio-Based Learning. Journal of Human Centered Technology. 3(3), 1-7. (ISI-Indexed)
     
2023
  • Choong, W.K., Yatim, M.H.M., Saad, N. (2023). A Preliminary Study on Multidisciplinary Design Framework in a Virtual Reality Learning Environment. International Journal of Multimedia and Its Applications. 15(5), 0975-5934. (ERA Indexed)
     
2022
  • Lok et al. (2022). Entrepreneurship through Multidisciplinary Learning: A Cooperative Procedural Framework for Implementation. International Journal of Information and Education Technology. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
2021
  • Choong, W.K. (2021). Enabling multidisciplinary design collaborations during lockdown between faculties and industry collaborators. Pusat Pengajaran Pembelajaran Universiti (UTLC).
      
2020
  • Choong. W.K.M., Mohamad Yatim. M.H., Saad. N., (2020). A Preliminary Study on Multidisciplinary Design Collaboration via Synchronous Online Learning. ADADA+CUMULUS 2020 Proceedings of the 18th annual conference of Asia Digital Art and Design Association, Tokyo, Japan. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
Article in Proceeding
2022
  • Choong, W.K. (2022) Design Thinking Multidisciplinary Collaboration in a Virtual Reality Learning Environment. Innovating Education for A Better Tomorrow International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL) Proceedings 2022.
2021
  • Bekenova. M, N.Saad, Choong. W.K(2021). Evaluation of Presence and Cybersickness in 360 Virtual Reality (VR) Video, The Proceeding of the 19th International Conference of Asia Digital Art and Design (ADADA & CUMULUS 2021), 4-5 December 2021 Full Virtual Conference. (ISI-Indexed)
2020
  • Amirnuddin, P.S., Choong, W.K., Mohamed, R. (2021). Reaping from the pandemic: instilling collaboration skills using augmented reality legal assessment in times of lockdown. (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Amirnuddin, P.S., Choong, W.K., Mohamed, R. (2020). Empowering first year students in times of covid-19 pandemic and in a rupt world via immersive c.m.m.a learning experience. Proceedings of Taylor’s Teaching and Learning Conference (TTLC). (ISI-Indexed)
      
SUPERVISION
(Title of Thesis),(Name of Candidates),(Academic Level),(Role)
COMPLETED
  • A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF INCREASED PRESENCE ON CYBERSICKNESS IN 360 VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) VIDEO, MADINA BERKENOVA  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
ONGOING
  • NAGEHTERAN A/L MAHENDRAN  (Main Supervisor)
  • WANG RUI  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • KANNAN A/L VIJAYAN  (Main Supervisor)
PRESENTATION
(Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
ORAL PRESENTER
  • Evaluation of Presence and Cybersickness in 360 Virtual Reality (VR) Video., ADADA & CUMULUS 2021, 28/09/2021 (International)
  • Empowering first year students in times of covid-19 pandemic and in a rupt world via immersive c.m.m.a learning experience., Taylor s Teaching and Learning Conference (TTLC), 14/10/2020 (International)
  • Reaping from the pandemic: instilling collaboration skills using augmented reality legal assessment in times of lockdown., BLM 2020: An International e-Commerce 11 July 2020, Taylor's University Malaysia., 11/07/2020 (International)
INVITED SPEAKER
  • A preliminary study on multidisciplinary design collaboration via synchronous online learning, ADADA+CUMULUS 2020 International Conference for Asia Digital Art and Design 2020, 14/12/2020 to 16/12/2020, International Association of Universities and Colleges of Art, Design and Media (International)
OTHERS
  • Instilling Collaboration Skills using Augmented Reality Legal Assessment in times of lockdown, Business, Law and Management at the Post-Pandemic Era: An E-conference, 11/07/2020 to 12/07/2020, Taylor's University (International)
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT (IPR)
(Product Name),(Type),(Level)
  • CS : Floating cradle, Patent (International)
AWARDS AND STEWARDSHIP
(Name of Award/Stewardship),(Award Category),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)
  • MOHE Rekabentuk Kurikulum Dan Penyampaian Inovatif (AKRI) 2022 , Competition, Ministry of Higher Education, 2022 (Best Lecturer for Immersive Learning)
  • Exemplary Meritorious Academic Staff - EMAS Award for Immersive Learning, Conference, Taylor's University, 2022 (Best Paper Award)
  • Invention, Innovation and Design on e-Learning (IIDEL), Education, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), 2021 (IUCEL 2021)
  • Invention, Innovation and Design on e-Learning (IIDEL), Education, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), 2021 (IUCEL2021)
  • Exemplary Meritorious Academic Staff - EMAS Award for Alternative Online Assessment, Conference, Taylor's University, 2020 (Best Paper Award)
  • Exemplary Meritorious Academic Staff - EMAS AWARD for Immersive Learning (Fully Online), Conference, Taylor's University, 2020 (Best Paper Award)
CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY
(Contribution to Society),(Duration),(Level)
  • DuckiePi mini-computer set for the B40 or underserved families with school children, to mitigate the online school learning accessibility during the pandemic., 01/01/2021 to 30/06/2022 (National)