When I look back at my academic journey, it’s about more than just a list of accomplishments. It’s about the stories behind the research: The questions that kept me up at night, the conversations with students, and the challenges that pushed me to grow. Research, for me, has always been about connection: linking theories to practice, classrooms to industries, and ideas to people.
With that spirit, I’m sharing some of my academic contributions. This first post highlights my role as a supervisor and my current research grant. It’s been a privilege to guide and learn from these brilliant minds.
Supervision & Research
As a supervisor, I believe my role is to help students find their unique voice and contribute new knowledge to our field.
Main Supervisor (Master’s Coursework):
- Liu Xiayu – Cultural acculturation and social media: How do Chinese international students use TikTok in Malaysia (Graduated)
- Yan Ruyu – Chinese film dissemination and youths’ acceptance in Malaysia (Graduated)
- Wang Fenglin – Examining cross-cultural communication among international Chinese students in Malaysia’s university (Graduated)
- Nurul Shakirah binti Roslan – Exploring Canva’s role in enhancing presentation competencies in Arabic as foreign language learning (Ongoing)
- Dong Xiang Chen – The roles of emojis in multimodal communication in advertising and competitive branding (Ongoing)
Co-Supervisor (PhD Full Research):
- Zeenatun Nisa` binti Zaine – Multisensory approach as a communication strategy in inclusive environment (Ongoing)
Research Grant
I’m also honored to be a Principal Investigator on the Potential Academic Staff 2024 Research Grant. Our project, “Crisis-Ready Graduates: Building Communication Competency for Sustainable Success in the Corporate Sector,” aims to prepare students with the essential communication skills to navigate crises in the professional world.
Stay tuned for my next post on publications and conferences! 🤓
With love,
NKN
