Mr Chia Ming is a dedicated PhD student, an innovative researcher, a skilled Engineer, and a passionate educator.
He brings his passion for teaching into the classroom with a unique blend of academic excellence and real-world experience. He believes that studying is akin to research—it’s crucial to be on the right path and to cultivate genuine interest. Building a solid foundation is key to mastering any subject, and he emphasizes a step-by-step approach to knowledge acquisition.
Known for his friendly and approachable teaching style, he has a proven track record of leadership and engagement. He has actively contributed to the academic community through organizing workshops, conferences, and colloquiums, and has held influential roles within various organizations. His commitment to education and his ability to connect with students make him an outstanding mentor and educator.
Teaching Experience
- Over five years of experience teaching SPM and IGCSE courses
Achievements
- Recipient of UTM Nexus-Zamalah Scholarship
- Fully sponsored study fees for both Degree and PhD programs
- Dean’s List for 8 Consecutive Semesters During Bachelor’s Degree
- Vice president of Postgraduate Student Society (PGSS): Successfully organized 10 seminars on various topics
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Presenter at International Conferences:− International Conference of Sustainable and Environmental Technology 2023 (ISET 2023) & Regional Conference on Environmental Engineering 2023 (RCEnvE 2023)
– AUN/SEED-Net− 3rd Regional Congress on Membrane Technology 2024 (RCOM 2024) - Gold Medal Award winner at the Graduate Research Exhibition 2023 (GREx2023)
- Best Design Award for E-poster Design (Engineering Category) at Graduate Research Exhibition 2023 (GREx2023)
- Published research paper in Materials Chemistry and Physics Journal: “Rice Husk-Derived Photothermal Materials for Membrane Distillation”
- Gold Medallist in AMTEC Badminton Match 2024
- Bronze medallist in Basketball (Kejohanan Sukan Bola Keranjang Tingkatan 6 Peringkat Negeri)
- Bronze medallist in Volleyball (Karnival Sukan Tingkatan 6 Peringkat Negeri)
- Certified in basic First Aid (St. John Ambulans Malaysia)
- Secondary school prefect
- President of Photo Art Club
- Participant in benchmarking visits to: University of Manchester, Aston University, University of Edinburgh, Imperial College, United Kingdom
Education Background
- Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering at UTM (Current)
- 1st Class Honours in Bachelor of Civil Engineering at UTM (CGPA 3.96)
- STPM at St. Paul Institution, Negeri Sembilan (CGPA 3.59)
- STPM at St. Paul Institution, Negeri Sembilan (CGPA 3.59)
