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Dr. Khoo Shiang Tyng
Assistant Professor; Head of Department, Department of Creative Multimedia
shiangtyng.khoo@newera.edu.my
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Visual Informatics from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bangi (2022)
Vocational Training Operation Level Three (VTO) Certification (2022)
Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) in Rekabentuk Grafik (Digital) (2019)
Master of Science (Visual Informatics) from UKM (2014)
Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Studies from the same university (2008).
WORKING EXPERIENCE

Current Position

  • Head, Department of Creative Multimedia, New Era University College (2025–present)
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Creative Multimedia, New Era University College (2025–present)

Previous Academic and Administrative Positions

  • Head of the Department of Creative Media and Beauty Studies & Senior Vocational Trainer Officer (2019–2025)
  • Deputy Head (2024–2025) and later Head (2025–present) of the Vocational Programme at the New Era Institute of Vocational and Continuing Education.
  • Part-Time Lecturer at Limkokwing Executive Leadership College (2011–2013) and New Era College University (2013–2015)
  • Research Assistant at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (2010–2013)
PROFESSIONAL ROLES
  • External Examiner, Asia e-University (2025)
  • External Examiner, Asia Pacific University (2025)
  • External Advisor, Universiti Sains Malaysia, School of the Arts (2025–present)
  • MQA Panel Assessor, Creative Multimedia, Art & Design (2007–2025)
TEACHING AND SUPERVISION
  • Introduction to DTP (Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop)
  • Animation (2D)
  • Interactive Web Techniques
  • Interactive Multimedia Production
  • Commercial and Branding Design
  • Interactive Media and Installation (PhD in Art, Design and Creative Media)
RELATED ACHIEVEMENTS:
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

Selected Journal Articles:

  1. Khoo Shiang Tyng, Halimah Badioze Zaman & Azlina Ahmad (2011). Visual application in multi-touch tabletop for mathematics learning: A preliminary study.
  2. Khoo Shiang Tyng, Halimah Badioze Zaman & Azlina Ahmad (2021). Visual Learning Application in Mathematics Using Holographic Display Based on Multi-touch Technology.
  3. Khoo Shiang Tyng, Halimah Badioze Zaman, Ummul Hanan Mohamad & Azlina Ahmad (2023). Evaluation of the Visual Learning Application for Mathematics using Holography Display for the topic on Shape and Space.
  4. Khoo Shiang Tyng, Halimah Badioze Zaman, Ummul Hanan Mohamad & Azlina Ahmad (2023). Perceived Ease of Use on Visual Learning Application for Mathematics using Holography Display for the Topic on Shape and Space.

Selected Conference Presentations:

  • Visual application in multi-touch tabletop for mathematics learning: A preliminary study. Presented at the Second International Visual Informatics Conference (IVIC 2011), Selangor, Malaysia.
  • Visual Learning Application in Mathematics Using Holographic Display Based on Multi-touch Technology. Presented at the 7th International Visual Informatics Conference (IVIC 2021), Kajang, Malaysia.

AWARDS AND APPOINTMENTS

  • Visiting Professor (2022–2025), Jiangsu Vocational College of Electronics and Information (JSEI), China.
    Appointed for her contributions in multimedia pedagogy and visual informatics.
ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP AND CONTRIBUTIONS

Dr. Khoo has played a significant role in academic and vocational programme development, serving as:

  • Deputy Head (2024–2025) and Head (2025–present) of Vocational Programmes, New Era Institute of Vocational and Continuing Education.
  • Head of Academic Programme (2025–present), New Era University College.

PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION

  • Diploma & Advanced Diploma in Event Management and Digital Media
  • Diploma & Advanced Diploma in Multimedia Design (Commercial Design)
  • Diploma in Digital Media and Creative Communication
  • Diploma & Advanced Diploma in Professional Beauty Skills (Make-up Artistry & Styling)
  • Diploma in Professional Make-up Artistry
  • Diploma in Beauty Aesthetic Therapy
  • Diploma in Advanced Make-up Artistry
RESEARCH INTERESTS
  • Visual Informatics and Holographic Display Technology
  • Multimedia Design and Interactive Learning
  • Human–Computer Interaction in Education
  • Creative Pedagogy and Digital Skill Integration