Biography
Dr Hiew Fui Chin is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Computing and Data Science. She holds a PhD in Information Technology from Monash University, an MSc from UPM, and a BSc (Hons) from Coventry University. Her research interests span various areas related to the development of innovative learning environments and the enhancement of quality of life through human-centered computing and technology-enhanced learning. Dr Hiew is particularly dedicated to seamlessly integrating technology into higher education institutions to create optimal learning environments. Possessing over 15 years of teaching experience, Dr. Hiew has honed her expertise in Information Technology and Computer Science courses.
Research Interest
Technology Enhanced Learning and Quality of Life, Human-centred Computing, Educational Technology, Innovative Learning Environment
Educational Background
PhD (Information Technology), School of Information Technology, Monash University Malaysia (2020)
MSc (Computer Science), Universiti Putra Malaysia (2003)
BSc (Computer Science), Coventry University (2000)
Working Experience
Senior Lecturer, School of Computing and Data Science, Xiamen University Malaysia, Malaysia (2021 - Present).
Lecturer (Sessional) & PhD Researcher, School of Information Technology, Monash University Malaysia, Malaysia (2015 - 2020).
Lecturer (Part time), School of Information Technology, SEGi University & Colleges, Malaysia (2015 – 2020)
Senior Lecturer, School of Information Technology, SEGi University & Colleges, Malaysia (2008-2015)
Lecturer, School of Computer Science and Information Technology, INTI International University College, 2000 - 2004
Research Experience
A Framework of Seamless Learning in Higher Education - A Study from an IT Faculty, Funded by Monash University Malaysia and Malaysia Education Ministry (MyBrain, PhD)
Representative Publications
*Hiew, F. C., Sheard, J., Parthiban, R., & Chew, E. (2018). How Seamless Are Technology-Rich Learning Environments? The Voice of IT Educators. In 23rd Annual ACM Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education (ITiCSE’18) (pp. 21–23). New York, NY, USA: ACM. (Core A conference Proceeding Paper)
*F. C. Hiew, C. Esyin, R. Parthiban and J. Sheard, "Modeling a Seamless Learning framework in higher education," 2016 IEEE Conference on e-Learning, e-Management and e-Services (IC3e), Langkawi, 2016, pp. 144-149
*Hiew, F. C., & Chew, E. (2016). Seams remain in seamless learning. On The Horizon, 24(2), pp.145-152.
Honors / Awards
MyBrain PhD Scholarship, Malaysia Education Ministry
Monash University International Tuition Scholarship (PhD)