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Personal profile
Biography
I am the Associate Professor and the Head of School for School of Social Sciences and Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University, Malaysia. I have been teaching for more than a decade in Accounting and Finance courses. I completed my Doctorate Degree in 2019. In 2018, I became the lifelong member of Malaysian Society For Higher Education Policy and Research Development (PenDaPaT) that aims to provide informed feedback and suggestion toward issues regarding the national higher education policies and practices. I am currently serving as Treasurer of PenDaPaT.
Research interests
My research is primarily concerned with accounting within the performance measurement context and L&T Pedagogy. I am particularly interested in studying the phenomena commercialisation of R&D outputs in the Higher Education Institutions. I contributed to the policy for Higher Education on commercialisation of R&D outputs in Malaysia.
Roles & Responsibilities
My teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and postgraduate for Accounting and Finance courses.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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The Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Packaging Waste Management of Malaysian Online Shoppers: A Conceptual Model
Tan, S. I. & Tam, K. C., 10 Aug 2023, TAR UMT International Researcher and Student Conference (IRSC) 2023. Kuala Lumpur, p. 381-386 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Responsive Blended Learning: A Way Forward?
Tam, K. C. & Tan, S. I., 1 Dec 2022, Emerging From Crisis: Refining Quality Assurance Toward Stability in Higher Education. Sunway University Press, p. 15-26 12 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Opportunities and Challenges of Responsive Blended Learning in Heriot-Watt University Malaysia: The Perspectives of Academicians
Tan, S. I. & Tam, K. C., 13 Oct 2021, 2nd International Conference On Creativity and Innovation in Instructional Digital Technology: Extended Abstract E-Book. PTPM, p. 39-40 2 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Critical Factors of Successful Commercialisation of Universities’ R&D Outputs: The Perspective of University Leaders in Malaysia
Tam, K. C., Chong, A. L., Yee, A. S. V. & Takemi, F., 27 Mar 2020, In: Journal of Australian and Asian Studies. 4, p. 1-13 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Critical Success Factors for Malaysian SMEs and Large Companies in Commercializing Universities' R&D Outputs
Tam, K. C., Chong, A. L., Yee, A. S. V. & Tham, J. K. M., 31 Dec 2019, In: Asian Journal of Innovation and Policy. 8, 3, p. 362-377 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
- 1 Supervision
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ESG Rating Divergence among Chinese Manufacturing Firms
Tam, K. C. (Supervisor), Ng, M. Y. (Supervisor) & Ho, S. Y. (Supervisor)
2024 → …Activity: Examination and Supervision › Supervision
Press/Media
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Data-Savvy Finance Talent: The Catalyst for ASEAN’s Global Competitiveness
31/10/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
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Restrategise to Compete in a Different Global Environment
19/11/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other