Prof. Ts Dr. Yap Eng Hwa

PROFESSOR ENG HWA YAP serves as the Associate Vice Chancellor at Wawasan
Open University, where he spearheads strategic initiatives to enhance Open and Distance Learning among other modalities. His role involves academic leadership, faculty development, technology integration, and overseeing student services to ensure the provision of high-quality and inclusive education. Committed to creating a dynamic learning environment, he works closely with teams and stakeholders to maintain academic standards, foster innovation, and establish partnerships, aiming to make education accessible and responsive to the needs of learners.

As the Founding Dean of Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University’s Schools of Intelligent
Manufacturing Ecosystem, Robotics, and CHIPS at the Taicang Campus, Professor Yap guided the strategic development, focusing on creating sustainable, globally oriented strategies for academic excellence, research, and industry engagement. His career includes academic and leadership positions at the University of Technology Sydney, the University of Nottingham Malaysia, and the former Australian campus of University College London.

His research is centered on employing multidisciplinary and mixed approaches to address complex issues related to technology, environmental sustainability, and future energy systems, with a focus on systems thinking to explore the interactions between technology and various societal, environmental, economic, and policy dimensions.

Professor Yap has also been an Adjunct Professor at the University of Technology Sydney’s TD School since 2020.