School of Computing and Data Science
XMUM Student Wins Second Runner-Up at Creative Tech Competition
The School of Computing and Data Science (SCDS) at Xiamen University Malaysia congratulates Renee Chin Wei Wen and her final year project (FYP) supervisor, Dr. Ahmad Affandi Supli, on winning Second Runner-Up at the Malaysia Creative Tech Competition 2026.Their project, EcoWorld, distinguished itself among 87 submissions from 23 institutions nationwide, marking an outstanding achievement that brings pride to the School and the University.
School of Energy and Chemical Engineering
Prof. Dr. Ong Wee Jun and Team Publish Breakthrough in Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy
The Research and Postgraduate Centre congratulates PhD candidate Joel Foo Jie, Prof. Dr. Ong Wee Jun, and their research team from the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering and the Center of Excellence for NaNo Energy & Catalysis (CONNECT) on their recent publication in Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy. With a latest Impact Factor of 21.1, Applied Catalysis B: Environment and Energy is a highly prestigious scientific journal renowned for featuring world-class research in environmental and sustainable sciences.
China-ASEAN College of Marine Sciences
Dr. Chua Thia Eng Shares Experience on Coastal Governance and Donates Books to XMUM
On 10 April 2026, Dr. Chua Thia Eng, an expert in coastal and ocean governance and the first Regional Programme Director for the Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA), visited Xiamen University Malaysia, where he delivered a knowledge-sharing session and participated in a book donation ceremony.
General
Dr. Thomas Boryniec: From Finance to Classrooms, Finding Home in Malaysia
Over the past years, Xiamen University Malaysia has welcomed scholars from around the world whose diverse experiences enrich both the classroom and campus life. Among them is Dr. Thomas Boryniec, Assistant Professor at the School of Economics and Management.
School of Communication
Dr. Chen Lei Publishes in Social Media + Society
Research and Postgraduate Centre congratulates Asst. Prof. Dr. Chen Lei from the School of Communication on his recent research article published in Social Media + Society, a SSCI Q1 journal with the latest impact factor of 6.8.Dr. Chen Lei is the first author of the paper, co-authoring with Asst. Prof. Dr. Kim Sang Jun and Ms. Zhou Kun, a PhD candidate, both from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Iowa, USA.
School of Communication
XMUM Joins International Media Conference as Academic Partner
During 23 to 24 March 2026, the 11th World Conference on Media and Mass Communication (MEDCOM 2026) was successfully held in Bali, Indonesia, bringing together 196 participants from 41 countries and regions. The event served as a vibrant platform for scholarly exchange on emerging issues and future directions in media and communication studies.
