Education
2012-2022 Doctor, Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands
Thesis: โDevelopment of Innovation Performance of Technology Clusters: Healthcare and Sustainable Energyโ [mirror] [propositions]
2008-2011 Master of International Studies, Graduate School of International Studies, Yonsei University, Republic of Korea
2006-2008 Master of Science (Civil Engineering & Management), Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands
Thesis: โUrban Groundwater Extraction in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysiaโ
2002-2006 Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering), Faculty of Engineering Technology, University of Twente, Netherlands
2000-2002 International Baccalaureate Diploma, International School of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Professional Experience
2022-Present Asia School of Business, Malaysia
- Postdoctoral Scholar, Research Center, involved in managing “ESG Investment in ASEAN”-project funded by the ASEAN-Korea Center and guiding Action Learning projects of MBA students.
2021-Present Springer Nature, Netherlands
- Managing Editor of Quality & Quantity: International Journal of Methodology
2020-Present AppliedHE Pte. Ltd., Singapore
- Chief Analyst responsible for the development of university rating and ranking systems (2020-2022)
- Special Advisor (2022-Present)
2013-2019 QS Asia Quacquarelli Symonds Pte. Ltd., Singapore
- Head of Communications (2016-2019)
- Conference producer and editor (2013-2015)
2017-2018 QS-ERA India Pvt. Ltd., India
- Consultant for QS iGauge Indian University Rating
2015 Seoul Traffic Broadcasting System (TBS) English service (eFM), Republic of Korea
- Science & Technology reporter for This Morning
2011-2013 Office of International Affairs, Sungkyunkwan University, Republic of Korea
- External Relations Manager
2010-2011 Business Development Unit, E.T. Lux Ltd. (defunct), Republic of Korea
- Consultant for Overseas Educational Programs
2010 Directorate of External Financial Relations, Ministry of Finance, Netherlands
- Policy Staff Intern (January-February)
2009 Malaysiakini, Malaysia
- Journalist Intern (January-February)
2006-2007 University Council, University of Twente, Netherlands
- Council Member & Party Chair
2004-2005 International Conferences Foundation Enschede, Netherlands
- Treasurer overseeing EUR 100โ000 budget
Teaching Experience
Asia Europe Institute, University of Malaya, Malaysia
- The Political Economy of Asia-Europe Relations (Semester II 2023/2024)
- An Introduction to Content Analysis and Social Network Analysis (Short Course, 16 December 2023)
Bangmok College of Basic Studies, Myongji University, Republic of Korea
- Computer & Information Society (Spring 2015)
- Internet & Communication (Fall 2014, Summer 2015, Fall 2015)
Department of Media & Communication, Yeungnam University, Republic of Korea
- Using & Understanding the Internet (Spring 2015)
Faculty of International Studies, Chonbuk National University, Republic of Korea
- International Management (Fall 2014)
- International Commerce (Fall 2014)
- International Economics (Spring 2014)
- Sustainable Development (Spring 2014)