As Head of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Dr Anindita brings more than two decades of experience in teaching and academic leadership across universities in India and Malaysia. Earlier in their career, she also worked in television as a newsreel producer, writer, and documentary presenter, shaping their approach to communication and storytelling.

Holding a Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science specialising in History, Memory, and Identity, she focuses on South Asian history, memory studies, migration, and cultural identity, particularly surrounding the 1947 Partition of British India. Her work also extends into academic leadership, community engagement, and initiatives that connect research with societal impact.

Through Work-Based Learning (WBL) programmes and collaborations with industry and community partners, Dr Anindita integrates real-world perspectives into programme design and mentorship. She also founded initiatives such as Impact Lab and Ibu.Niaga, which connect research, education, and community empowerment.

She is widely recognised for contributions to South Asian history, interdisciplinary education, and community-engaged research, alongside leadership roles at the Centre of Asian Modernisation (CAM) and Millennial Asia: An International Journal of Asian Studies.

Above all, she hopes students graduate with intellectual curiosity, cultural awareness, ethical responsibility, and the confidence to contribute meaningfully across communities and disciplines.

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As Programme Director and Head of HEART Psychological Services, Dr Lim Hooi Shan brings 12 years of experience in psychology, teaching, and professional practice. Through the programme, she works closely with students to develop both clinical competence and a deeper understanding of psychological wellbeing across different communities and contexts.

Holding a Doctor of Philosophy with specialisations in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, and Applied Psychology, Dr Lim’s areas of expertise include psychological interventions, gender, moderation and mediation, validation, mood disorders, ethics, and culture.

Her teaching and programme design are shaped through active involvement with professional bodies and clinical practice. Dr Lim currently serves as Executive Member (Professional Development Lead) and Ethics Task Force member under the Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology, alongside roles with the National Committee on Clinical Psychology Programme Standards (MAHPC) and Online Distance Learning Guideline Development for Clinical Psychology. She also continues practising within private clinical centres.

Dr Lim’s contributions have also been recognised through awards and recognitions including the Eighth Park Jung-heun Young Scholar Award, IUCEL Silver Award, EMAS Silver Award, and multiple recognitions under the EConDev Awards.

Above all, Dr Lim hopes students graduate as compassionate, ethical, and competent clinical psychologists who contribute meaningfully through the scientist-practitioner-advocate model.

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As Programme Director, Assoc. Prof Dr Zainah Ahmad Zamani brings 36 years of experience in the field of counselling, with a strong focus on adolescent counselling and professional counsellor development. Through the programme, she works closely with students to develop the knowledge, ethics, and practical competencies needed within the counselling profession.

Holding a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology and Counselling, Dr Zainah’s expertise centres on adolescent counselling and the development of competent and ethical counselling practices.

Her teaching and programme design are shaped through engagements with professional and regulatory bodies, including MARA and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), where she has served as a Panel Assessor and VBE Panel Member.

Dr Zainah’s contributions have also been recognised through appointments and awards including the UKM Excellence Service Award and the UKM 20 Years Service Award.

Dr Zainah hopes students grow into counsellors who are not only competent in practice, but also grounded in ethics, empathy, and professional responsibility.

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As Programme Director of the Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) in International Relations, Dr Andrea Passeri brings 12 years of experience in teaching and research within the field of international relations. Through the programme, he helps students develop a deeper understanding of global affairs, geopolitics, and international cooperation.

Holding a PhD in International Relations of East Asia from the University of Cagliari, Italy, his research focuses on international relations theory, international history, East Asian politics, and strategic studies, with particular interest in how smaller and middle powers navigate great-power competition in Southeast Asia.

His teaching is informed by engagements with policy and real-world institutions, including commissioned studies for the Italian Parliament and Italian Senate, as well as research grants awarded by the European Union.

Dr Andrea Passeri also serves as Cluster Leader for Politics and International Relations at the Centre for Asian Modernisation (CAM) at Taylor's University, coordinating research initiatives on regional politics and international relations in Asia.

For him, international relations education should equip students with intellectual curiosity, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate knowledge into meaningful real-world impact.

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