Curriculum Vitae

ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. NG BOON KWEE

Associate Professor
  • Department of Science and Technology Studies
    Faculty of Science
  • bkng
  • +603-79674078

BIOGRAPHY


NG Boon Kwee (黃文貴) has been the Head of the Department of Science and Technology Studies at Universiti Malaya since January 2020. He earned his PhD in Technological Innovation Management from Universiti Malaya in 2011. With over 20 years of university teaching experience, he is a dynamic educator specializing in technological innovation management, technology entrepreneurship, science policy, industrial S&T policy, and science diplomacy. His research is at the forefront of Policy and Management of Science and Technology, focusing on industrial science and technology policies, cluster innovation, innovation for inclusive development, grassroots innovation, and social innovation. His publications underscore the critical roles of social networks and embeddedness in national and regional innovation systems. Currently, he leads pioneering research projects on social innovation and inclusive development.

Recognized for his expertise, Dr. NG has served as a consultant for esteemed international and national agencies, including the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), International Development Research Centre Canada (IDRC), Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), Ministry of Economy, and the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM). In 2019, he was a full-time seconded Experienced Researcher at Bocconi University and UNU-MERIT under the European Union's Horizon 2020 Marie Curie Research and Innovation Staff Exchange programme.

His accolades include the Asian Universities Alliance (AUA) Scholars Award (2019-2020) and the Grassroots Science Advice Promotion Award (2023) from the International Network for Governmental Science Advice Asia Regional Chapter (INGSA-Asia). He is the Assistant Editor of Technological Forecasting and Social Change (TFSC) and serves on the Editorial Board of the Asian Journal of Technology Innovation (AJTI). He is also the steering committee member of National Collaborative Networks of Science Centres of Malaysia since 2023.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE


  • INNOVATION FOR INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT
    Grassroot Innovation; Sustainable Development
  • INDUSTRIAL CLUSTER INNOVATION
    Regional Innovation System; Social Capital; Industrial Districts
  • TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
    Science, Technology and Innovation Policy; Innovation Systems; Triple Helix; University Incubator

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION


  • PhD (UM)(2011), (Polisi Pengurusan Sains dan Teknologi)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MSc(Philosophy of Science and S&T Policy Studies)(2001), (POLICY AND MANAGEMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • BSc(Hons)(Science and Technology Studies)(2000), (POLICY AND MANAGEMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES


  • Head of Department
    16 Jan 2022 - present (Department of Science and Technology Studies, Faculty of Science)
  • Head of Department
    16 Jan 2020 - 15 Jan 2022 (Department of Science and Technology Studies, Faculty of Science)
  • Task Force Member
    01 May 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (University Malaya)

MEMBERSHIPS


  • ASSISTANT EDITOR OF TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE, EDITORIAL BOARD
    2024 to present (International)
  • ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROFESSORS, MEMBER
    Since 2022 (National)
  • ASIAN JOURNAL OF TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION, MEMBER
    Since 2019 (International)
  • STEERING COMMITTEE, NATIONAL COLLABORATIVE NETWORKS OF SCIENCE CENTRES OF MALAYSIA , MEMBER
    2023 to 2023 (National)
  • SOCIETY FOR SOCIAL STUDIES OF SCIENCE (4S), MEMBERSHIP
    2019 to 2021 (International)
  • UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITY ? MAASTRICHT ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE ON INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY (UNU-MERIT), OTHERS
    2019 to 2019 (International)
  • BOCCONI UNIVERSITY, CENTRE FOR RESEARCH ON INNOVATION, ORGANIZATION, STRATEGY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (ICRIOS), OTHERS
    2019 to 2019 (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP


  • Grassroots Science Advice Promotion Awards 2023
    International Network for Governmental Science Advice Asia Regional Chapter (INGSA-Asia), 2023 (International)
  • KHIDMAT SETIA 20 AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2020 (University)
  • Asian Universities Alliance (AUA) Scholars Award 2019-2020
    Asian Universities Alliance, 2019 (International)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2016 (University)
  • GLOBELICS Reviewer Certificate
    Globelics Secretariat, Aalborg University, Fibigerstr de 2, 9220 Aalborg st, Denmark, 2015 (International)
  • Network Fellow for Universities and Councils Network for Innovations for Inclusive in Southeast Asia (UNIID-SEA)
    Ateneo de Manila University and National Research Council of the Philippines, 2014 (International)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2012 (University)
  • UM EXCELLENCE AWARD
    NAIB CANSELOR, 2011 (University)
  • University of Malaya Excellence Awards 2011 (PhD completion period in more than 3 years but less than 4 years for academic staff of UM)
    University of Malaya, 2011 (University)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2007 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2005 (University)

PUBLICATIONS


Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Ahmad, Zeshan; AlWadi, Belal Mahmoud; Kumar, Harish; Ng, Boon-Kwee; Nguyen, Diep Ngoc (2024). Digital transformation of family-owned small businesses: a nexus of internet entrepreneurial self-efficacy, artificial intelligence usage and strategic agility, KYBERNETES. . doi:10.1108/K-10-2023-2205
  2. Ng, Boon-Kwee; Wong, Chan-Yuan; Chin, Tzuenn-Yeu (2024). The operational modes and impacts of healthcare social enterprises: observations from the case of Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan, ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS REVIEW. . doi:10.1080/13602381.2024.2405903
  3. Arumugam, Vinodh Rida; Ng, Boon-Kwee; Thambiratnam, Kavintheran (2023). A Delphi Study on Technical and Socio-Economic Perspectives of Nanotechnology and ICT Industries Relations, SYSTEMS. 11(4). doi:10.3390/systems11040190
  4. Ng, Boon-Kwee; Chin, Tzuenn-Yeu; Shamsi, Nurulaini Abu; Azizan, Suzana Ariff (2023). Dynamics of Social Enterprises in Health Care Delivery: Contexts, Models, and Policy Insights From Malaysia, ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. . doi:10.1177/10105395231164441
  5. Ti, Lian-Lin; Ng, Boon-Kwee; Rasiah, Rajah (2023). Motivations behind SME greenfield investment in emerging markets, MANAGEMENT DECISION. 61(6), 1656-1676. doi:10.1108/MD-04-2022-0482
  6. Abdullah, Nor Aishah; Abu Shamsi, Nurulaini; Jenatabadi, Hashem Salarzadeh; Ng, Boon-Kwee; Mentri, Khairul Anam Che (2022). Factors Affecting Undergraduates' Academic Performance during COVID-19: Fear, Stress and Teacher-Parents' Support, SUSTAINABILITY. 14(13). doi:10.3390/su14137694
  7. Cheryl, Barr-Kumarakulasinghe; Ng, Boon-Kwee (2022). Protecting the Unprotected Consumer Data in Internet of Things: Current Scenario of Data Governance in Malaysia, SUSTAINABILITY. 14(16). doi:10.3390/su14169893
  8. Ng, Boon-Kwee; Wong, Chan-Yuan; Santos, Mary Grace P. (2022). Grassroots innovation: Scenario, policy and governance, JOURNAL OF RURAL STUDIES. 90, 1-12. doi:10.1016/j.jrurstud.2022.01.004
  9. Cheryl, B. K., Ng, B. K., & Wong, C. Y. (2021). Governing the progress of internet-of-things: Ambivalence in the quest of technology exploitation and user rights protection. Technology in Society, 64, 12. doi: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2020.101463
  10. Jenatabadi, H. S., Abu Shamsi, N., Ng, B. K., Abdullah, N. A., & Mentri, K. A. C. (2021). Adolescent Obesity Modeling: A Framework of Socio-Economic Analysis on Public Health. Healthcare, 9(8), 16. doi: 10.3390/healthcare9080925
  11. Yusoff, I., Ng, B. K., & Azizan, S. A. (2021). Towards sustainable transport policy framework: A rail-based transit system in Klang Valley, Malaysia. PloS one, 16(3), 30. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0248519
  12. Noor, N. H. M., Ng, B. K., & Hamid, M. J. A. (2020). Forging researchers-farmers partnership in public social innovation: a case study of Malaysia's agro-based public research institution. International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, 23(4), 579-597. doi: 10.22434/ifamr2019.0119
  13. Baskaran, A., Chandran, V. G. R., Ng, B. K. (2019). Inclusive Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainable Growth: Role of Business Incubators, Academia and Social Enterprises in Asia. Science Technology and Society, 24(3), 385-400. doi:10.1177/0971721819873178
  14. Ng, B. K., Chen, S. H., Wong, C. Y., Chandran, V. (2019). University Incubation System for Research Commercialisation: The Case of Taiwan and Malaysia. Science Technology and Society, 24(3), 465-485. doi:10.1177/0971721819873184
  15. Ng, B. K., Mohamad, Z. F., Chandran, V. G. R., Noor, N. H. M. (2019). Public policy interventions for grassroots innovations: are we getting it right? Asian Journal of Technology Innovation, 27(3), 338-358. doi:10.1080/19761597.2019.1678392
  16. Ahmed, F., Naqshbandi, M. M., Kaur, S., Ng, B. K. (2018). Roles of leadership styles and relationship-based employee governance in open service innovation: Evidence from Malaysian service sector. Leadership Organization Development Journal, 39(3), 353-374. doi:10.1108/lodj-08-2017-0225
  17. Wong, CY; Ng, BK; Azizan, SA; Hasbullah, M (2018). Knowledge Structures of City Innovation Systems: Singapore and Hong Kong, JOURNAL OF URBAN TECHNOLOGY. 25(1), 47-73. doi:10.1080/10630732.2017.1348882
  18. Ng, Boon-Kwee; Magli, Amirah Shazana; Wong, Chan-Yuan; Chandran, V. G. R. (2017). Localised learning in the Malaysian rice cluster: proximity, social capital and institutional dynamics, INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING REVIEW. 39(2), 163-185. doi:10.3828/idpr.2016.31
  19. Mamat, Mohd Zufri; Ng, Boon-Kwee; Azizan, Suzana Ariff; Chang, Lee Wei (2016). An attempt at implementing a holistic inclusive development model: Insights from Malaysia's land settlement scheme, ASIA PACIFIC VIEWPOINT. 57(1), 106-120. doi:10.1111/apv.12115
  20. Ng, Boon-Kwee; Kanagasundram, Thiruchelvam; Wong, Chan-Yuan; Chandran, V. G. R. (2016). Innovation for inclusive development in Southeast Asia: the roles of regional coordination mechanisms, PACIFIC REVIEW. 29(4), 573-602. doi:10.1080/09512748.2015.1022590
  21. Wong, Chan-Yuan; Chandran, V. G. R.; Ng, Boon-Kwee (2016). Technology Diffusion in the Telecommunications Services Industry of Malaysia, Information Technology for Development. 22(4), 562-583. doi:10.1080/02681102.2014.949611
  22. Amir, A. F., Thiruchelvam, K., Ng, B. K. (2013). Understanding the regional innovation support systems in developing countries: the state of Sabah in Malaysia, International Development Planning Review. 35(1), 41-66
  23. Ng, B. K., Thiruchelvam, K. (2012). The dynamics of innovation in Malaysias wooden furniture industry: Innovation actors and linkages, Forest Policy and Economics. 14(1), 107-118
  24. Ng, B. K., Chandran, V. G. R., Kanagasundram, T. (2012). Technological knowledge, learning and linkages in the wooden furniture industry in Malaysia: a spatial innovation perspective, Asian Journal of Technology Innovation. 20(2), 187-200
  25. Boon-Kwee, N., Thiruchelvam, K. (2011). Technological innovations in Malaysias wooden furniture industry: Knowledge and linkages, African Journal of Agricultural Research. 616(3654-3659), Article
Scopus
  1. Sarpaneswaran S., Chandran V.G.R., Suntharalingam C., Ng B.-K. (2022). Surviving the storm: Synergistic partnership of knowledge management, marketing and innovation strategies in the cosmetic industry, African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development. 14(5), 1215-1226. doi:10.1080/20421338.2021.1943606
  2. Ahmed F., Naqshbandi M.M., Kaur S., Ng B.K. (2018). Roles of leadership styles and relationship-based employee governance in open service innovation: Evidence from Malaysian service sector, Leadership and Organization Development Journal. 39(3), 353-374. doi:10.1108/LODJ-08-2017-0225
  3. Jam, F. A., Kaur, S., Kwee, N. B. (2016). Interactive effects of gender and leadership styles on open service innovation: A study of Malaysian doctors, International Journal of Economic Research. 13(31287-1304), Article
  4. Jam, F. A., Sing, S. K. G., Ng, B. K. (2016). Effects of uncertainty avoidance on leadership styles in Malaysian culture. International Journal of Applied Business and Economic Research, 14(10), 7029-7045.
Others
  1. Boon-Kwee Ng & Mohd Zakwan Mohd Zabidi (2023), Science Diplomacy in Malaysia, Asian Research Policy. 14(1): 77-84
  2. Chandran, V.G.R., Boon-Kwee, Ng, Chan-Yuan, Wong, and Thiruchelvam, K. 2015. Science, technology and innovation for inclusive development: Reorganising the national and regional systems of innovation. Asia- Pacific Tech Monitor. United Nation: Jan-Mar, 14-19.
Books
  1. Boon-Kwee Ng, Chan-Yuan Wong, & Amirah Shazana Magli (2018). Clusters Innovation and Development in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur: University of Malaya Press
  2. Thiruchelvam, K., Chandran, VGR., Boon-Kwee, Ng & Chan-Yuan, Wong. 2013. Malaysia's Quest for Innovation: Progress and Lessons Learned. Kuala Lumpur: Strategic Information and Research Development Centre
Chapter in Books
  1. Boon-Kwee, Ng. (2019). Malaysia's Experience in Technology and Innovation. In F. Fumitaka, Aida Idris, B. Lim & B. Petrus (Eds.), ASEAN-EU-Dialogue 2018 - Regional and Inter-Regional Economic Cooperation: Identifying Priorities for ASEAN and the EU (pp.28-34). Kuala Lumpur: Asia-Europe Institute, University of Malaya.
  2. Chan-Yuan Wong, Boon-Kwee Ng, Amirah Shazana, & Kee-Cheok Cheong (2019). Talent and Technological Innovation in Malaysia, with Lessons from China. In A.Tyson (Ed.), The Political Economy of Brain Drain and Talent Capture: Evidence from Malaysia and Singapore (pp. 106-121). New York: Routledge.
  3. Boon-Kwee, Ng & Thiruchelvam, K. 2014. Technological Innovation Measurement for SMEs in Malaysia's Manufacturing Sector: A Sectoral Systems Perspective. In Mohd Hazim (ed.). Revisiting Malaysian Modernisation: Essays on Science, Technology, Religion and Environment, pp. 53-74. Malaysian Social Science Association, Kuala Lumpur
  4. Thiruchelvam,K., B.K.Ng & C.Y.Wong. 2013. An Overview of Malaysia's National Innovation System: Policies, Institutions and Performance. In A. Ratanawaraha, P.A. Chairatana & W.W. Ellis(eds). Innovation Systems in Southeast Asia, pp.53-88. Bangkok: Chulalongkorn University Press.
  5. Thiruchelvam,K., Chandran,VGR., B.K.Ng, C.Y.Wong & K.S.Chee. 2012. Innovation Financing Schemes of Malaysia. In Intarakumnerd, P. & Wonglimpiyarat, J. (eds). Towards Effective Policies for Innovation Financing in Asia: A Comparative Study of Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia and Thailand, pp.161-250. Thailand: Thammasat Printing House.
  6. Thiruchelvam, K. & Boon-Kwee, Ng. 2009. Strategi pembangunan sains dan teknologi di Negara OIC. In Wacana Sejarah dan Falsafah Sains:Pemantapan Pengajian Sejarah Falsafah dan Dasar Sains, pp. 269-301. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.
  7. Boon-Kwee, Ng. 2006. Science and its values: The need for science and technology studies. In Mohd Hazim Shah (ed.), History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Science: Essays in Honour of Ungku Aziz, pp.115-127. Kuala Lumpur: University of Malaya Press.
Other Publications
  1. Chandran, V. G. R., et al. (2024), Harmonisation of R&D and C&I Ecosystem in Malaysia: Decoding the Ecosystem for Effective Transformation of the Malaysian Economy, Ministry of Ecoonmy Malaysia. - Technical Report
  2. Boon-Kwee Ng & Hon-Ngen Fung (2023, 3 October) Revisiting innovation agenda for our rural folks, ApaKhabarTV, https://apakhabartv.com/2023/10/03/revisiting-innovation-agenda-for-our-rural-folks/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  3. Boon-Kwee Ng & Hon-Ngen Fung (2023, 3 October). It is time to revisit innovation agenda for rural community, Malay Mail, https://www.malaymail.com/news/what-you-think/2023/10/04/it-is-time-to-revisit-innovation-agenda-for-rural-community-ng-boon-kwee-and-fung-hon-ngen/94348 - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  4. Boon-Kwee Ng & Hon-Ngen Fung (2023, 5 October). It is time to revisit innovation agenda for rural community, Asia News Today, https://asianewstoday.com/its-time-to-revisit-innovation-agenda-for-rural-community/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  5. Boon-Kwee Ng & Hon-Ngen Fung (2023, 5 October). It’s time to revisit innovation agenda for rural community, BebasNews, https://bebasnews.my/2023/10/05/its-time-to-revisit-innovation-agenda-for-rural-community/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  6. Boon-Kwee Ng & Prasna Nair Sreedharan (2023, February 1). Make renewable energy competitive, New Straits Times. www.nst.com.my/opinion/columnists/2023/02/875387/make-renewable-energy-competitive - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  7. Boon-Kwee Ng, Chin Tzuenn Yeu, Nurulaini Abdul Shamsi, & Suzana Ariff Azizan (20023). Empowering the Dynamics of Social Enterprises for Malaysia’s Social Innovation Agenda. Institut Masa Depan Malaysia (MASA) (unpublished) - Policy Paper
  8. Boon-Kwee Ng, Hon-Ngen Fung, & Mohd Istajib Mokhtar (2023). Unlocking the Potential of Rural Grassroots Innovation for Inclusive Development, Institut Masa Depan Malaysia (MASA). - Policy Paper
  9. Mohd Istajib Mokhtar & Boon-Kwee Ng (2023, 21 August). Rangka formula perkasa pencipta inovasi luar bandar, Berita Harian. https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/27663609/rangka-formula-perkasa-pencipta-inovasi-luar-bandar - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  10. Mohd Istajib Mokhtar & Boon-Kwee Ng (2023, 26 August) Ekosistem inovasi akar umbi sealiran visi Malaysia MADANI, ApaKhabarTV, https://apakhabartv.com/2023/08/26/ekosistem-inovasi-akar-umbi-sealiran-visi-malaysia-madani/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  11. Mohd Istajib Mokhtar & Boon-Kwee Ng (2023, 28 September) Inovasi akar umbi perlu kerangka polisi jelas, Utusan Malaysia, https://www.utusan.com.my/rencana/forum/2023/09/inovasi-akar-umbi-perlu-kerangka-polisi-jelas/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  12. Mohd Istajib Mokhtar & Boon-Kwee Ng (2023, 29 August) Inovasi akar umbi selari visi Malaysia MADANI, BebasNews Malaysia, https://bebasnews.my/2023/08/29/inovasi-akar-umbi-selari-visi-malaysia-madani/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  13. Jane Yeow Yi Juen & Boon-Kwee Ng (2022, September 6). Empowering and sustaining social enterprises. The Edge Market. www.theedgemarkets.com/article/empowering-and-sustaining-social-enterprises - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  14. MOSTI (2020), National Policy on Science, Technology and Innovation (NPSTI) 2021-2030. Putrajaya: Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. - Policy Paper
  15. Boon-Kwee Ng, Amirah Shazana Magli, Chan-Yuan Wong, VGR Chandran (2017) Understanding Cluster-based Learning and Innovation - Insights from Sekinchan Paddy Rice Cluster, UMR Bulletin, vol.17, no. 1, 14-15. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  16. Rasiah, R., Chandran, V.G.R., Boon Kwee, Ng & Nawi Abdullah (2014) The Development of Perak: Moving Forward to a Developed State Status. Perak Insight, Vol.1, pp.23-28. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  17. Thiruchelvam, K., Chandran, VGR., Boon-Kwee, Ng. & Chan-Yuan, Wong. 2012. National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy. Malaysia: Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. - Technical Report
  18. Thiruchelvam, K., Chandran, VGR., Boon-Kwee, Ng., Chan-Yuan, Wong., Kim-Sam, Chee. & Puvanesvaran, S. 2012. Toward Effective Policies for Innovation Financing in Asia - Malaysian component. Canada: International Development Research Centre. - Technical Report
  19. Heng, J.H., Au, L.C. & Boon-Kwee, Ng. 2011. Formulation of the national innovation strategy: National innovation study in wood-based industry, Unit Inovasi Khas Malaysia - Technical Report
  20. Thiruchelvam, K., Chandran, VGR., Boon-Kwee, Ng. & Chan-Yuan, Wong. 2011. OECD review of innovation in Southeast Asia: Country profile of innovation - Malaysia. OECD Directorate for Science, Technology and Industry. - Technical Report
  21. Boon-Kwee, Ng. 2008. Chapter 10 Information and Communication Technology in Malaysia. In MASTIC, Malaysian Science and Technology Indicators 2006 Report, pp. 154-168. Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian Science and Technology Information Centre. - Technical Report

RESEARCH PROJECT


National
  1. 2022 - 2024, UM International Collaboration Grant
    Evolutionary Pathway of Public Research Institutions (PRIs) in Industrial Technological Systems: Trajectories and Transition Strategies ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2023 - 2024, Government Agency
    Transformational Sustainability Leadership: Training Module For The National Planetary Health Action Plan (nphap) ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2020 - 2023, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Reshaping Malaysia's Healthcare Ecosystem By Empowering The Dynamics Of Social Enterprises ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2016 - 2021, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Malaysia's Inclusive Development Movement: Positioning Science And Technology Policies For Grassroots Innovations ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  5. 2018 - 2021, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Water Quality Challenges In Rural Communities : Public Policy Context And Indigenous Knowledge ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  6. 2015 - 2017, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG Programme) - SBS (Equitable Society)
    Technology Entrepreneurship And Networks In University Business Incubators In Malaysia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  7. 2013 - 2015, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - SBS (Equitable Society)
    Measuring Innovation Capability In The Malaysian Hotel Industry ( Co-Researcher)
  8. 2012 - 2015, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    The Dyanamics Of Cluster And Innovation In Malaysian:the Roles Of Learning,linkages And Institution In Competence Building ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  9. 2007 - 2008, RU Geran
    TECHNOLOGICAL PRODUCT AND PROCESS INNOVATION IN MANUFACTURING SECTOR: THE CASE OF MALAYSIA\'S SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED ENTERPRISES ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  10. 2020 - 2023, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Feasibility of Smart Agriculture in ASEAN: Investigating Social Dimensions and Policy Mechanisms to Enhance Technology Adoption and Upgrading in the Rice Sector, KDU University College ( Co-Researcher)
Private
  1. 2023 - 2024, Private Funding
    Unlocking The Potential Of Rural Grassroots Innovations For Inclusive Development ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2019 - 2022, Private Funding
    A Preliminary Study Of Concentrations And Human Health Risk Assessment Of Carcinogenic Metals In Labis, Johor ( Co-Researcher)
International
  1. 2018 - 2025, International Funding
    Catching-up Along The Global Value Chain: Models, Determinants And Policy Implications In The Era Of The Fourth Industrial Revolution ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2019 - 2020, International Funding
    Public Social Innovations : Mechanisms And Governance ( Principal Investigator(PI))

CONSULTANCY PROJECT


  • Harmonisation of R&D and C&I Ecosystem in Malaysia Decoding The Ecosystem for Effective Transformation of The Malaysia Economy, Ministry of Economy
    31 Oct 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 (National)
  • Kajian Laporan Petunjuk Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi (Sti) Malaysia 2020, MASTIC, Consultant
    20 Jul 2020 - 19 Mar 2021 (National)
  • Development of The Strategic Clusters in Perak: Study and Action Plan, Institut Darul Ridzuan Berhad
    01 Dec 2016 - 01 Dec 2017 (National)
  • Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators Report 2016, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
    01 Dec 2016 - 01 Dec 2016 (National)
  • National Bibliometric Study 2015: Science and Technology Knowledge Productivity in Malaysia, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia
    01 Dec 2015 - 01 Dec 2015 (National)
  • A Study On The Achievement and Impact On R,D&C Programmes Funded Under The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) in The Ninth Malaysia Plan, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia
    01 Dec 2012 - 01 Dec 2013 (National)
  • Regional Coordination Mechanism for Universities and Councils in Inclusive Development: The Case of Southeast Asia Innovation Systems, Ateneo School of Government (Ateneo de Manila University) and National Research Council of the Philippines
    01 Jan 2012 - 01 Jan 2013 (International)
  • Asean Sme Policy Index: Malaysia Component, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)
    01 Jan 2013 - 01 Jan 2013 (International)
  • National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy: Draft Policy, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia
    01 Dec 2011 - 01 Dec 2012 (National)
  • Achieving Developed State by 2020: The Perak State, Institut Darul Ridzuan Perak
    01 Oct 2012 - 01 Oct 2012 (National)
  • Toward Innovative, Liveable and Prosperous Asian Megacities, International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
    01 Jan 2009 - 01 Jan 2012 (International)
  • Formulation of The National Innovation Strategy: National Innovation Study in Wood-Based Industry, Unit Inovasi Khas (UNIK), Prime Minister's Department, Malaysia
    01 Dec 2011 - 01 Dec 2011 (National)
  • Oecd Review of Innovation in Southeast Asia - Country Profile of Innovation: Malaysia, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
    01 Feb 2011 - 01 Feb 2011 (International)
  • Malaysian Science and Technology Indicators Report 2006, Malaysian Science and Technology Information Centre (MASTIC)
    01 Jan 2007 - 01 Jan 2007 (National)
  • Study Leading to Preparation of National Space Policy, National Space Agancy Malaysia
    01 Jan 2005 - 01 Jan 2006 (National)
  • A Review of The Programme On Returning Malaysian Scientists and Foreign Scientists (Enhancing Human Capital of Public Higher Education Institutions and Public Research Institutions in Selected Strategic Technologies), Malaysian Science and Technology Information Centre (MASTIC)
    01 Oct 2002 - 01 Oct 2002 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED


PLENARY SPEAKER
  1. Grassroots Innovations for Sustainable Development: Process and Policy Concerns, 5th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Innovation for Sustainability and Growth (MISG-2018), Global Illuminators (International) (25 Jun 2018 - 26 Jun 2018)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Malaysia's Social Innovation Agenda: Policy Insights into Tech-Based Social Enterprises, Technological Forecasting and Social Change Special Conference (TSFC 2023), National Tsing Hua University (International) (28 Oct 2023 - 30 Nov 2023)
  2. Modes of Social Enterprises (SEs): Insights from Malaysia, Taiwan and Singapore, Social Entrepreneurship, National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School (International) (05 Oct 2023 - 05 Oct 2023)
  3. Creativity and Innovation, Business Accelerator Course , Pusat Keusahawanan dan Pembangunan Pelajar (PKPP) (University) (21 Feb 2023 - 21 Feb 2023)
  4. Technology Capabilities: Concepts and Measurement, Class on Analysis of High-Tech Industry , Institute of Technology Management, National Tsing Hua University (International) (28 Oct 2022 - 28 Oct 2022)
  5. Preparing Policy Brief: Communicating Research Evidence to Influence Policy, Talk on Preparation of Policy Paper with UMCCD, Centre for Civilisational Dialogue (UMCCD) (National) (05 Oct 2022 - 05 Oct 2022)
  6. Grassroots Innovation in Inclusive Development Agenda, The 18th International Conferences ASIALICS 2022, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan (International) (29 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2022)
  7. Marketing, Innovation, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship & Start-Up, Marketing, Innovation, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship & Start-Up (MICES) Symposium, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (National) (20 May 2022 - 20 May 2022)
  8. Business Models for Social Enterprises: Concepts and Evidence, Class on Analysis of High-Tech Industry , Institute of Technology Management, National Tsing Hua University (International) (08 Apr 2022 - 08 Apr 2022)
  9. Innovation and Management: Concept and Strategy , Seminar on Management Studies, Institute of Technology Management (International) (18 Nov 2020 - 18 Nov 2020)
  10. Science and Public Policy: The Case of Internet of Things, Seminar on Technology Management, Institute of Technology Management, National Tsing Hua University  (International) (06 Nov 2019 - 06 Nov 2019)
  11. Managing Technological Innovation in Low-tech Industry: Case of Wooden Furniture Industry, Seminar on Technology Management , Institute of Technology Management, National Tsinghua University (International) (28 May 2019 - 28 May 2019)
  12. Malaysia s Experience in Technology and Innovation, EU-ASEAN Dialogue on Economic Integration 2018, Asia-Europe Institute  (International) (25 Jul 2018 - 26 Jul 2018)
  13. Writing and Publishing in Scholarly Journals: A Case Study Approach, Seminar on Writing Case Study for Research, KDU University College (National) (09 Mar 2018 - 09 Mar 2018)
  14. Penyeliaan Kertas Polisi: Konsep dan Proses , Kursus Penyeliaan Kertas Polisi, Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia (IKIM) (National) (15 Aug 2017 - 15 Aug 2017)
  15. Innovation for Inclusive Development (IID) at the Institutional, National,and Regional Levels, UNIID-SEA Policy Forum, National Research Council of the Philippines  (International) (19 Feb 2014 - 22 Feb 2014)
  16. Existing Network Models in Southeast Asia, UNIID-SEA Policy Forum, National Research Council of the Philippines  (International) (19 Feb 2014 - 22 Feb 2014)
  17. The Role of Universities and Research Councils in Strengthening Innovation for Inclusive Development, Local Community Empowerment for Sustainability and the Innovation for Inclusive Development (IID) Framework, Department of Science and Technology Studies and Centre of Poverty and Development Studies, University of Malaya (University) (07 Feb 2013 - 07 Feb 2013)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Healthcare Social Enterprises: Modes and Policy Insights, 2023 Taipei Conference on Regional Science, Academia Sinica (International) (19 May 2023 - 21 May 2023)
  2. Delphi Study on the Socio-Technical System of Malaysia s Nanotechnology Development: Progress and Scenarios, The 17th ASIALICS The 3rd SEAC-STIPM Conference 2021, King Mongkut s University of Technology Thonburi (International) (03 Nov 2021 - 05 Nov 2021)
  3. Public Policy for Grassroots Innovations Movement: Lessons Learned from Malaysia, ASIALICS Conference & CICALICS Workshop 2018, Zhejiang University  (International) (25 Aug 2018 - 26 Aug 2018)
  4. Revisiting Grassroots Innovation Initiatives in Malaysia: Concepts and Applications , 2017 International Symposium on Economics and Social Science - Summer Session (ISESS-Summer 2017), National Taipei University of Business & International Business Academic Consortium  (International) (23 Aug 2017 - 25 Aug 2017)
  5. Patent Landscape Analysis for University in Asian Cities, 13th ASIALICS International Conference, National Innovation Agency, Thailand (International) (03 Oct 2016 - 04 Oct 2016)
  6. University in City Innovation Systems, ESRC Research Colloquium, Equitable Society Research Cluster (ESRC), University of Malaya (University) (24 May 2016 - 24 May 2016)
  7. Public-Policy Interventions for Enhancing Competencies of Firms in the Manufacturing Sector: A Case Study of Malaysia s Machinery and Equipment Industry, 12th ASIALICS International Conference, Center for Science and Technology Development Studies (LIPI), Indonesia (International) (15 Sep 2015 - 17 Sep 2015)
  8. Regional Coordination Mechanisms for Universities and Research Councils in Inclusive Development: The Case of Southeast Asian Innovation System, 2014 SEA Conference on Innovation for Inclusive Development: Making Innovation for All, by All, Happen in the ASEAN Region, Dewan Riset Nasional (RND) and Recognition and Mentoring Program, Institut Pertanian Bogor Indonesia (RAMP-IPB) (International) (05 Nov 2014 - 06 Nov 2014)
  9. Institutional Settings in a Rice Cluster: Assessing the Effects of Social Capital on Learning in Malaysia, 11th ASIALICS International Conference, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology (DGIST) (International) (24 Sep 2014 - 27 Sep 2014)
  10. The Roles of Intermediaries in Innovation for InclusiveDevelopment: The Case of Regional CoordinationMechanisms in Southeast Asia, 10th ASIALICS International Conference , National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) (International) (20 Sep 2013 - 21 Sep 2013)
  11. Low-tech Industrial Cluster and its Dynamics of Technological Learning: The Case of Wooden Furniture Cluster in Malaysia, 9th ASIALICS International Conference, De La Salle University (International) (04 Oct 2012 - 05 Oct 2012)
  12. Financing Innovation: The Experience of Malaysia, Towards Effective Policies for Innovation Financing in AsiaSecond Meeting, International Development Research Centre and Thammasat University (International) (26 Apr 2011 - 27 Apr 2011)
  13. Patterns of technological innovation in Malaysia's small and medium wooden furniture manufacturers, The 8th GLOBELICS International Conference - Making Innovation Work for Society: Linking, Leveraging and Learning, University of Malaya (International) (01 Nov 2010 - 03 Nov 2010)
  14. Technological Innovation in Malaysian Small and Medium-sized Wooden Furniture Manufacturers: Actors and Linkages, 2010 International Conference on Innovation, Management and Service (ICIMS 2010), International Association of Computer Science & Information Technology (IACSIT) (International) (26 Feb 2010 - 28 Feb 2010)
  15. Measuring Technological Innovation among Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Malaysia's Manufacturing Sector: Towards a Proposed Framework, The 6th International Malaysian Studies Conference (MSC6), Malaysian Social Science Association (International) (05 Aug 2008 - 07 Aug 2008)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES


Evaluation
  1. (2024) Evaluator for Frgs 2024 Proposals, University, (Reviewer)
  2. (2024) External Assessor for Faculty of Technology Management & Business, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, National, (External Assessor)
  3. (2023) Panel of Assessor for Aqas (a German Accreditation Agency for Academic Degree Programmes), International, (External Assessor)
  4. (2022) Research Grant Proposal Reviewer of Transdisciplinary Research Grant Scheme (Trgs) Phase 1/2022, University, (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Associate Member of Institut Masa Depan Malaysia (Masa), National, (Research Fellow/Associate)
  2. (2024) Associate Member, Centre for Civilisational Dialogue (Umccd), Universiti Malaya, University, (Research Fellow/Associate)
  3. (2024) Jawatankuasa Pemandu Rangkaian Kolaboratif Pusat Sains Negara, National, (Expert Advisor)
  4. (2023) Associate Member, Centre for Civilisational Dialogue (Umccd), Universiti Malaya, University, (Research Fellow/Associate)
  5. (2021) Ahli Jawatankuasa Penilaian Perunding (JPP) Kajian Baseline Petunjuk Dasar Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi Negara (DSTIN), Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi
  6. (2021) Penasihat Keusahawanan Pelajar, Bahagian Hal Ehwal Pelajar (BHEP), Universiti Malaya
  7. (2020) Invitation as a panel in Focus Group Discussion (FGD) to improve the content of the Shared Prosperity Vision 2030, Institut Masa Depan Malaysia (MASA)
  8. (2020) Facilitator for University Malaya Transformation Plan, University of Malaya
  9. (2019) Conducting workshop on "Writing for Academic Publications" at UOW Malaysia KDU University College on 1 November 2019, UOW Malaysia KDU University College
  10. (2017) Member of Economics & Finance Working Group in the Science, Technology and Innovation Master Plan (2020-2030), Academy of Sciences Malaysia
  11. (2014) Subject Matter Expert for Economic Complexity Perspectives for Malaysia's Economic Transformation, Economic Planning Unit, Prime Minister's Office Malaysia
  12. (2014) Workshop on Grand Challenge 4: Sustainable Resource and Technology, Innovation Technology Research Cluster, University of Malaya
  13. (2013) Universities and Councils Network for on Innovation for Inclusive Development in Southeast Asia (UNIID-SEA), Ateneo de Manila University and National Research Councils of the Philippines, International
  14. (2011) OECD Review of Innovation in Southeast Asia - Country Profile of Innovation: Malaysia, OECD Directorate for Science, Technology and Industry
  15. (2011) National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy: Draft Policy, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)
  16. (2011) Formulation of the National Innovation Strategy: National Innovation Study in Wood-based Industry, Unit Inovasi Khas (UNIK), Prime Minister's Office
  17. (2010) 1-InnoCERT Auditor (Innovation Certification for Enterprise Rating and Transformation), Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology
Contribution to event
  1. (2022) Participant in Ideas Roundtable Discussion On The Intersection Between Cybersecurity and Data Protection, National, (Participant)
Mentoring
  1. (2022) Member of Special Task Force for Universiti Malaya Apprentice Start-Up Program, University, (Co-curriculum Advisor)

SUPERVISION


Postgraduate Student
  1. (2024) SUSTAINABILITY OF PRODUCT INNOVATION: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS ON SUSTAINABILITY POLICIES BETWEEN HIGH- AND LOW-INCOME COUNTRY, POLIN KUMAR SAHA
  2. (2024) Internal Control and Corporate Innovation Performance, TONG YU
  3. (2024) Managing Research Commercialisation of Public Research Institutions in Malaysia: Institutional Capabilities and Public Policy, NUBAILAH BINTI ARSHAD
  4. (2024) Business Model of Social Enterprises in Healthcare Service Delivery in Malaysia, CHIN TZUENN YEU
  5. (2024) Loneliness, Mental Health, and Substance Dependence Among Chinese Young Adults During COVID-19 Pandemic, BINBIN LUO
  6. (2024) RESEARCH ON CARBON TRADING SYSTEM AND ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY EMISSION REDUCTION BASED ON CO2 MARKET: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN CHINA AND MALAYSIA, FANKEXIN
  7. (2024) THE ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS OF COMMERCIAL SYSTEM REFORM MODEL IN CHINA: A STUDY OF DID AND RD MODEL, PENG LIJIN
  8. (2024) THE INFLUENCE OF MALAYSIA’S NATIONAL BIOTECHNOLOGY POLICY ON SECTORAL HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYABILITY, BATHUSHA SHAREEF BIN KADER SHAIK ALI
  9. (2023) WATER FOR SOCIALLY INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT IN RURAL MALAYSIA, REENA LEEBA ANAK RICHARD
  10. (2022) Determinants and Motives of Greenfield Entry Mode Decision by Foreign SMEs: A Study of German Firms in Malaysia, TI LIAN LIN
  11. (2021) POLICY AND GOVERNANCE ON PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION OF CONSUMER INTERNET OF THINGS (IoT) IN MALAYSIA, CHERYL BARR KUMARAKULASINGHE
  12. (2020) PROSPECTS OF INCUBATION IN SUPPORTING AGRO-BASED INDUSTRY: EVIDENCE FROM THE MALAYSIAN AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE, SARPANESWARAN A/L SUBRAMANIAM
  13. (2015) LEADERSHIP, GOVERNANCE AND OPEN SERVICE INNOVATION IN MALAYSIAN HEALTH CARE SECTOR: MODERATING ROLE OF CULTURE, FAROOQ AHMED
  14. (2024) ORGANISATIONAL INCLUSION AND INNOVATION IN TECHNOLOGY-INTENSIVE FIRMS IN CHINA'S YANGTZE RIVER DELTA, ZHANG KEZE
  15. (2022) FORESIGHT STUDY FOR NANOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN MALAYSIA: FUTURE TECHNOLOGY LANDSCAPE AND IMPLICATIONS, VINODH RIDA A/L ARUMUGAM
  16. (2019) INTERMEDIARY ROLES OF PUBLIC RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS IN SOCIAL INNOVATION: THE CASE OF MALAYSIAN AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE, NUR HANIS BINTI MOHAMAD NOOR
  17. (2014) PRODUCTION AND INNOVATION SYSTEM OF PADDY RICE CLUSTER: THE CASE OF SEKINCHAN, AMIRAH SHAZANA BT MAGLI

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES


  • Conducting a Workshop On Research Findings Sharing With Local Stakeholders and Social Entrepreneurs On &Quot;Reshaping Malaysia'S Healthcare Ecosystem by Empowering The Dynamics of Social Enterprises&Quot;, (18 Jul 2023 - 18 Jul 2023) (National)