Rapidly establishing itself as a University that advances multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary research at the global stage, Sunway University is committed to solving global challenges particularly in the areas of sustainable development and planetary health. The University's focus areas are:
Actuarial Science & Mathematical Modelling • Climate Change & Planetary Health Sciences • Creative Arts, Media, & Culture • Future & Emerging Technologies • Hospitality & Tourism • Medical & Health Services • Psychological & Neurological Sciences • Sustainable Business • Sustainable Science & Technologies.
We welcome enquiries from researchers interested in joining us or collaborating with us, and also welcome applicants for research masters degrees or PhD study with our professors and research centres (see our Programmes page for details on our current masters and PhD programmes).
Interdisciplinary. Encompassing. Inclusive.
Sunway University made significant steps towards becoming a top research-intensive private university in Southeast Asia. Several collaborative moves have been made in the setting up of a few research institutes:
The University's Research Centres are multidisciplinary and some are participated by researchers from other institutions and countries. From Digital Media to South Asian and Indian Ocean Studies and Accountability and Governance Research (CAGR) the subjects and topics are all-encompassing, exploring potential solutions to real problems.
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Research Strategy 2022-2025
The plan sets out seven thematic areas to build on our current research focus. As Sunway University continues to expand its research presence, the plan provides the University’s direction and focus. The themes are briefly presented as declarative statements immediately below.
Research Highlights
Hospitality & Leisure
The Important Roles of Salt Substitutes in Food Products
The usage of cross-linking agents, hydrocolloids, and NaCl coating are innovations that help to reduce NaCl and maintain the qualities of food products.
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Computer Science & Information System
Research Grants to Design Swarm-Intelligence Algorithms
The optimisation algorithms are widely used in applications relating to smart cities (e.g. routing and estimation).
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Communication & Media Studies
Academic Integrity Post-pandemic: Deception and Dishonesty in Digital Age
This article covers what constitutes academic integrity, specifically focusing on the sharp increase in dishonest behaviours among students of higher learning during the pandemic.
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Engineering & Technology
Sustainable Engineering Design to Create Our Future
Engineering professionals design the world and innovate to create our future. It is the key to a transformative technological future.
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