Professor at Taylor’s University, Malaysia
👨🎓 Profiles
🌟Academic Background
Dr. Poon Wai Ching is a Senior Associate Professor of Economics at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP). With a distinguished career in academia, she has contributed significantly to business and financial economics, focusing on the circular economy and sustainable development. Recognized as one of the top 5% of economists in Malaysia by RePEc, Dr. Poon has secured nearly MYR 6 million in research grants and serves on prestigious editorial boards. Her leadership roles span overseeing research programs and academic quality initiatives at both UTP and Monash University Malaysia.
🎓 Education
Dr. Poon earned her Ph.D. in Financial Economics from Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2007. She holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Economics from Universiti Malaya (2001) and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics Education from University Science Malaysia (1999). She also completed a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education at Monash University, Australia, in 2014, and holds a Diploma in Accounting from the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (1996).
💼 Professional Experience
Dr. Poon’s academic career includes roles as Senior Associate Professor at UTP (Dec 2021 – Present) and Associate Professor at Monash University Malaysia (Jan 2017 – Nov 2021). She has also served as Senior Lecturer and Lecturer at Monash University Malaysia and Multimedia University. Her leadership includes directing graduate research programs, enhancing academic quality, and leading initiatives at both UTP and Monash University.
🔍 Research Interests
Dr. Poon’s research focuses on Business Economics, Financial Economics, and Sustainable Development. She specializes in the Circular Economy, exploring ways to integrate sustainability into economic practices. Additionally, her interests include Tourism Economics and Higher Education, with a commitment to advancing teaching methods and research in these fields.
📖 Publications