Curriculum Vitae

DR. CHONG YONG YEE

Senior Lecturer
  • Dean's Office
    Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science

BIOGRAPHY

Yong Yee is a passionate social scientist dedicated to exploring the transformative power of sport and its impact on society. She is particularly interested in understanding the experiences of marginalized and underrepresented groups, such as women, refugees, and people with disabilities. Her research seeks to identify and address the challenges that these groups face in participating in sport, as well as to promote equitable and inclusive practices.

Yong Yee's current research projects include capacity building for youth-led refugees' sport events, the future of sport and sustainability, and educating Paralympics Sports volunteers using the design thinking approach. These projects reflect her commitment to using research to inform and improve sport policy and practice.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • COMMUNITY RESEARCH
    Participatory research, asset based community development
  • GENDER STUDIES
    Equality, equity, inclusion
  • SPORTS SOCIOLOGY
    Sport for development, human-centered design/design thinking, qualitative research

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD (2023), Sports, (Sociology)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MBA (2012), Business Administration, (International Business)
    Universiti Sains Malaysia (Usm)
  • B.Sc. (2006), Engineering, (Electrical)
    Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Coordinator
    01 Jul 2023 - 30 Apr 2025 (Faculty)
  • Service Learning Malaysia-University for Society (SULAM)
    01 Oct 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 (Faculty)
  • Pilot Study Universiti Malaya Academic Teaching & Learning Assessment System (UM-ATLAS)
    20 Dec 2023 - 19 Dec 2024 (University Malaya)
  • UM Expert
    28 Aug 2023 - 27 Aug 2024 (Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science, Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science)
  • Project Member
    12 Jul 2023 - 19 Aug 2023 (University Malaya)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Graduate on Time, Doctor of Philosophy Programme
    UNIVERSITI MALAYA, 2023 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Alejandre, Julius Cesar; Chastin, Sebastien; Irvine, Katherine N.; Georgiou, Michail; Khanna, Preeti; Tieges, Zoe; Smith, Niamh; Chong, Yong-Yee; Onagan, Frances Claire; Price, Lesley; Pfleger, Sharon; Helliwell, Rachel; Singleton, Judith; Curran, Samuel; Estandarte, Allan; Smith, Emily Sophia; Helwig, Karin (2023). Contextual Factors and Programme Theories Associated with Implementing Blue Prescription Programmes: A Systematic Realist Review, HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY. 2023. doi:10.1155/2023/6551521
  2. Chong, Yong-Yee; Sherry, Emma; Harith, Sophia; Khoo, Selina (2022). Sport for Development Programs Contributing to Sustainable Development Goal 5: A Review, SUSTAINABILITY. 14(11). doi:10.3390/su14116828

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Sport and Gender (intersectionality, equality, empowerment, feminism, sustainable development)
  • Sport for Development (social entrepreneurship, impact assessment, theory of change)
  • Sport and Sustainability (ESG, climate change, CSR)
  • Sport Entrepreneurship (Sport tech, business model, sport-based social enterprises)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2023 - 2024, UM Community Campus-Manage by UMCARES
    Wheel For Life: A Multi-method Capacity Building Program To Engage Student Community Sustainable Sport Development And Inclusive Society ( Principal Investigator(PI))
International
  1. 2024 - 2024, International Funding
    Gender Equitable Practices For Academia ( Principal Investigator(PI))

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Social Responsibility Framework for The Football Association of Malaysia's F30 Roadmap, Football Association of Malaysia, Consultant
    23 Jul 2019 - 23 Oct 2020 (National)
  • Monitoring and Evaluation of Active Citizens Corporate Training Programme, British Council Malaysia, Consultant
    15 Feb 2019 - 15 May 2019 (National)
  • Standard Chartered Bank Financial Literacy Programme, Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia, Consultant
    01 Jun 2013 - 25 Oct 2013 (National)
  • Sunway University Carpooling App Development Using Design Thinking, Sunway University, Manager
    01 Jan 2013 - 12 Jul 2013 (University)

PAPER PRESENTED

ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Malaysian Women in Community Sport: A Changing Landscape amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic, 9th Global Social Sciences Graduate Student e-Conference: Living with New Normal: Diversity, Integration and Transcendence, Hong Kong Baptist University (International) (28 Apr 2022 - 28 Apr 2022)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) A Comparative Study of The Talent Development and Reform in School Soccer Reserves in China and Japan, University, (Reviewer)
  2. (2024) Motivation-Behaviour Among Coaches and Practitioners of Emei Martial Arts in Sichuan Province, China, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2024) Continuance Intention of Female Fitness App Users in Guangzhou, China, University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2023) Panel for Research Projects Presentation, Master of Sports and Leadership - Batch 2, University, (Internal Examiner)
  5. (2023) Article Review - a Policy Dialogue for Nutrition of Women and Adolescent Girls: Sustainable Development Goals Matters Arising, International, (Reviewer)
  6. (2023) (Fundamental Research Grant Scheme- 2024-1) An Action-Formation Model for Malaysian Changemakers: Unveiling Dynamics of Social Entrepreneurship, National, (Reviewer)
  7. (2023) A Comparative Study of The Talent Development and Reform in School Soccer Reserves in China and Japan, University, (Reviewer)
  8. (2023) Fy2023 Grant for Japan-Related Research Projects, The Sumitomo Foundation, International, (Reviewer)
  9. (2023) Panel for Research Projects Presentation, Master of Sports and Leadership - Batch 1, University, (Reviewer)
  10. (2023) A Participatory Exploration of Refugee Youth Organizational Capacities in Sport for Development and Conceptualization of Theory of Change, UM Early Career Researcher Grant (Bkp 2023), University, (Reviewer)
  11. (2023) Group Cohesion and Teamwork in Sports Participation Behaviour Development Among Adolescents in China, University, (Reviewer)
  12. (2023) Gender Grant, The Association of Commonwealth Universities, International, (Reviewer)
  13. (2023) Conceptualizing a Theory of Change for a Student Holistic Empowerment (She) Subject Through Participatory Action Research, University, (Reviewer)
Contribution to event
  1. (2024) Guest Speaker for Research Webinar, University, (Course Facilitator)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
  1. (2023) Quantitative Research on Chinese Community Sports Policy: Content Development, Characteristics, and Implementation, ZHOU QIYU
  2. (2023) SPORT FOR ALL, TIANYU SONG
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2023) Industrial Training, MUHAMMAD RAFID TAMMA, YUTONG MA, NUR ANISNABILA BINTI MOHAMMED SOFFIAN, WONG XIN WEI

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2024) VQB7008 - Sports Leadership
  2. (2023) VQB7003 - Sports Administration
Bachelor
  1. (2023) VIA2007 - Qualitative Research Project in Sport Management
  2. (2023) GIG1005 - Social Engagement
  3. (2023) GDV0021 - Sport Recreation Management
  4. (2023) VIA2010 - Sport Social Engagement

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Panel for The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2023 Competition, (24 Sep 2023 - 06 Oct 2023) (University)
  • Organizing Committee Member for Publicity Unit - "Break The Silence: Women'$ Reproductive Health Awareness Run", (12 Jul 2023 - 19 Aug 2023) (University)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. EMERALD TEACHING AND LEARNING 2023, Universiti Malaya (12 Jun 2023 - 16 Jun 2023)
  2. EMERALD RESEARCH AND SUPERVISION 2023, Universiti Malaya (20 Jun 2023 - 22 Jun 2023)
CONFERENCE
  1. 2023 SDG IMPACT WEEK, National Central University, Taiwan (10 Dec 2023 - 17 Dec 2023)
RESEARCH
  1. ASSET-BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: EXPLORING THE ASSETS, CAPACITIES AND BARRIERS IN SPORTS EVENTS FOR REFUGEES BY REFUGEES, (12 Feb 2024 - 02 Mar 2024)
External Course
NATIONAL
  1. Sport Administrators Course, Universiti Malaya (10 Jun 2022 - 12 Jun 2022)
  2. Advanced Sport Management Course, Wisma Olympic Council of Malaysia (15 Mar 2023 - 13 Sep 2023)