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School of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences

Associate Professor Ts Dr Tan Kian Lam (Andrew)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tan Saw Fen

Deputy Head of Centre for Research and Innovation (CeRI)

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Education/Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, 2017
  • Master of Art (Mathematics Education), 2012
  • Bachelor of Science with Education (Hons.), 2009

Notable Experience

  • Programme Lead, Post Graduate Diploma in Education
  • Chair, Research Ethics Board

Areas of Interest

  • Mathematics Education
  • Teacher Education and Training
  • Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
  • Educational Technology

Professional Highlights

  • Editorial Board Members of International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education [Scopus]
  • Editorial Board Member of Asian Journal of Distance Education
  • Keynote Speaker, Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) Lecture Series 2024: A Roadmap to Successful Publication, Qualitative Research Method, organised by Asian Association of Open Universities.
  • Secretariat of Association for Science & Mathematics Education Penang.
  • External Advisor (Alumni) for the Master of Education (TESL) programme, Fakulti Pendidikan dan Pengajian Sukan, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 24 January 2025 – 24 January 2028.
  • External Member of the Course Advisory Committee for the Graduate Diploma of Education, Swinburne University of Technology, 29 November 2023 – 30 November 2025.
  • External Examiner for Bachelor of Education (Hons) (Guidance and Counselling) and Bachelor of Education (Hons) (Information Technology and Multimedia), Sourhern University College, 2022-2025

Published Work

Published numerous book chapters, proceedings and journal articles in high impact journals.

Publication Highlights

  • Ng, K. T., Nomura, T., Fukui, M., Chew, C.M., Intaratat, K., Tan, S. F., & Thomas Chow, V.F. (2025). Development of Framework to promote sustainable living through resource conservation: Case Exemplars on IoT and emerging technologies. In Jain, V., Raman, M., Hans, M., & Gupta, S. (Eds), Achieving Sustainability with AI Technologies. IGI Global. https://doi.org/ 10.4018/979-8-3693-3410-2 [Scopus]
  • Josephine Ie, L.C., Tan, S. F., & Chew, C.M. (2025). Examining GenAI readiness and behavioral intention of adult. International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education, 14(2),1065-1074. [Scopus]
  • Tan, S. F. (2024). Perceptions of students on artificial intelligence-generated contentavatar utilization in learning management system. Asian Association of Open Universities Journal, 16(2), 226-238. [Scopus]
  • Tan, S. F., Ooi, L. H., Mellisa Ng, L. Y., & Sim, T. Y. (2024). Undergraduates’ perception, engagement and learning experience in online learning amid Covid-19 pandemic. International Journal of Instruction, 17(2), 401-418. https://doi.org/10.29333/iji.2024.17223a [ESCI]
  • Abdullah, M. N. L. Y., Tan, S. F., Samsudin, M. A., Sim, T. Y., & Fung, C. Y. (2024). Factors influencing undergraduate students’ online learning outcomes: A structural equation modeling, SAGE Open, 1-14. [SSCI, Scopus]
  • Sim, T. Y., Nagaratnam, S., Tan, S. F., & Leong, H.J. (2023). Online learning engagement factors of undergraduate students’ learning outcomes: Effects on learning satisfaction and performance, International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning, 18(23), 39-58.
  • Tan, S. F., Eak, A. D., Ooi, L. H., & Abdullah, A. C. (2021). Relationship between learning strategies and academic performance: A comparison between accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL) and regular entry undergraduates. Asian Association of Open Universities Journal, 16(2), 226-238. [Scopus]
  • Leong, K.E., Jairaman, K., Chin, K.E., Tan, S.F., Cheong, T.H., Chin, W.W., Chong,K.Y. (2022). Dual Language Programme, SPM Form 4 Additional Maths, CompleteAll Your Questions Answered, SAP Publications Malaysia.
  • Leong, K.E., Chew, C.M., Tan, S.F., Chuah, S.Y., & Kunasaikaran, S. (2022). DualLanguage Programme, SPM Form 5 Additional Maths, Complete All Your QuestionsAnswered, SAP Publications Malaysia.
  • Leong, K.E., Chew, C.M., Tan, S.F., Chuah S.Y., & Kunasiakaran, S. (2020). DualLanguage Programme Activity Book Additional Mathematics Form 5, SAPPublications Malaysia.
  • Cheong, T. H., Leong, K. E., Komathi, J., Chin, K. E., Chin, W. W., Chong, K. Y., & Tan, S. F. (2019). Dual Language Programme Activity Book Additional MathematicsForm 4, SAP Publications Malaysia.

Awards & Recognition

  • Young Innovator Award Gold Medal, in the 38th Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), 2025.
  • Edu Innovate Bronze Medal, in International Education Innovation Expo, 2023.
  • Young Innovator Award Silver Medal, in the 36th Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), 2023.
  • Best Paper Award Gold Medal, in the 34th Annual Conference of the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), 2021.
  • Best Research Paper Silver Award, from Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2014.
  • Best Thesis Award, from Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2013.