Biography

Heng Yu Ping is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Computing and Data Science (SCDS) at Xiamen University Malaysia. She joined the university in September 2019 and has since held several key academic roles, including Final Year Project (FYP) Coordinator from 2020 to 2024 and SCDS Student Council Advisor beginning in 2024. She received her Master and Bachelor degrees from Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2008 and 2010, respectively. With over a decade of teaching experience at the undergraduate level, Yu Ping has taught a wide range of courses including game design, augmented reality technology, 3D animation, and graphic/multimedia programming. Her research interests focus on immersive technologies (AR/VR/MR), game-based learning, and educational technology. She is particularly engaged in game studies and interactive media, emphasizing theory, design, and implementation. Through her teaching and research, Yu Ping continues to contribute to the advancement of digital media education and the development of interactive learning environments.

Research Interest

Immersive Technologies (Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality), Game-Based Learning, Educational Technology

Educational Background

• Master of Computer Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia (2010)

• Bachelor of Computer Science (Multimedia), Universiti Putra Malaysia (2008)

Working Experience

• Senior Lecturer, Xiamen University Malaysia (2025 – Present)

• Lecturer, Xiamen University Malaysia (2019 – 2024)

• Part-Time Lecturer, UCSI College (2017 -2019)

Research Experience

• Co-researcher: XMUMRF (2022 -2025) Collaborative Augmented Reality Learning Application to Enhance Teamwork and Motivation of Learning

• Co-researcher: XMUMRF (2020 -2021) Interactive 3D Object Construction Play Game Using Holographic Display Based on Finger Gestures

Representative Publications

• En, H. C., Ping, H. Y., & Supli, A. A. (2024). Exploring the Impacts of the Stylized Semi-Open-World Virtual Reality (VR) Game on Presence. Proceedings - International Conference on Computing Innovation, Intelligence, Technologies and Education 2024, CIITE 2024. https://doi.org/10.1109/CIITE62244.2024.10987777

• Affandi Supli, A., Yu Ping, H., Liyana Binti Omar, N., & Yun Yi, W. (2021). “Research Strategy: A Constructive Play for Anatomy Learning System Based on Human Finger Gestures on Holographic Display”, Annals of Emerging Technologies in Computing (AETiC), Print Research Strategy: A Constructive Play for Anatomy Learning System Based on Human Finger Gestures on Holographic Display. 5(5), 120–128. https://doi.org/10.33166/AETiC.2021.05.015

• Ping, H. Y., Abdullah, L. N., Sulaiman, P. S., & Halin, A. A. (2013). Computer Facial Animation: A Review. International Journal of Computer Theory and Engineering, 5(4), 658–662. https://doi.org/10.7763/ijcte.2013.v5.770

• Ping, H. Y., Abdullah, L. N., Halin, A. A., & Sulaiman, P. S. (2013). A Study of Physiological Signals-based Emotion Recognition Systems. International Journal of Computers & Technology, 11(1), 2189–2196. https://doi.org/10.24297/ijct.v11i1.1190