Postgraduate Students Showcase Research at 3-Minute Thesis and Poster Presentation Competitions
Published on June 11, 2025
The Postgraduate Studies Unit at the Research Postgraduate Centre recently organized the 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) and Poster Presentation competitions, offering a platform for postgraduate students to present their research to a wider audience.
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The event opened with the 3MT competition, where seven PhD candidates each delivered a three-minute presentation summarizing their research using only one static slide. This format encouraged participants to communicate their work clearly and concisely, making complex topics more accessible to non-specialist audiences.
The competition continued with poster presentations from Master's students, who shared their research through visual displays and direct engagement with attendees. This session allowed judges and visitors to explore a range of topics and ask questions, fostering dialogue across disciplines.
Presentations were evaluated by a panel of academic staff, including Prof. Wang Chang Song, Dr. Ng Wei Lun, and Dr. Song Kok Wee. Judging criteria focused on clarity, content, and presentation delivery.
In the PhD 3MT category, the first prize was awarded to Joel Foo Jie and Phuang Zhen Xin, both from the PhD in New Energy Science and Engineering programme. Joel Foo Jie's presentation, titled "A Cleaner Way to Make Hydrogen Peroxide Using Light and Smart Materials" and Phuang Zhen Xin's "Plastic's Hidden Social Liability: Who's Going to Pay for the Consequences", addressed environmental and sustainability issues.
In the Master's category, Dickson Roger Marklen from the Master of Communication and Culture programme received first prize in the Poster Presentation competition. His research, "Instagram Influencers' Source Credibility on Gadget Product Purchase Intention Among Indonesian Gen Z: The Mediating Role of Parasocial Interaction", examined how influencer trustworthiness and expertise influence consumer behaviour.
The competition served as an opportunity for students to strengthen their communication skills and highlighted the diversity and relevance of research taking place across the university.
