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Christina Chin

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Biography

Dr. Chin is an accomplished Associate Professor at the 海角黑料 Malaysia, where she serves in the Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Manufacturing Engineering. As the Undergraduate Course Director, she provides strategic leadership and oversees the management of all undergraduate programs within the department. Her research interests span a wide range of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary areas, including project engineering management for sustainability, environmental impact industries, energy management, green technologies, energy security, and storage.

Dr. Chin is a recognized expert in her field, having received grants from industry partners to support her innovative research. She actively collaborates with a global network of researchers and institutions, fostering impactfull academic-industry partnerships. Her contributions to academia include authoring books, publishing over 50 works in internationally refereed journals, technical papers, and conference proceedings, and serving as a reviewer for prestigious international journals and conferences. She is also a sought-after guest speaker, frequently invited to deliver lectures and webinars.

In addition to her research and academic leadership, Dr. Chin is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of engineers. She supervises both undergraduate and postgraduate students, with a particular focus on emerging energy technologies, energy trading, and storage efficiency. Her dedication to advancing knowledge and fostering collaboration between academia and industry underscores her significant contributions to engineering and sustainability.

Dr. Chin's work reflects her commitment to advancing knowledge in engineering and sustainability, while fostering the next generation of professionals in her field.

Expertise Summary

My research interests span a wide range of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary areas, including:

  • Energy Management: Exploring efficient energy utilization, demand-side management, and the development of intelligent energy storage systems to reduce consumption and operational costs across diverse sectors. Analyzing strategies and policies to ensure reliable, affordable, and sustainable access to energy resources, addressing geopolitical, economic, and environmental challenges.
  • Energy Storage: Researching advanced energy storage solutions, such as battery technologies, thermal storage, to enhance grid stability, facilitate renewable energy integration, and support decentralized energy systems
  • Green Technologies: Delving into the development and application of innovative technologies designed to reduce human impact on the environment, including renewable energy systems, sustainable materials, and eco-friendly industrial processes.
  • Project Engineering Management for Sustainability: Focusing on the integration of sustainable practices and principles into the lifecycle of engineering projects, from conception to implementation and decommissioning, with an emphasis on optimizing resource utilization and minimizing environmental footprints.

My work often bridges the gap between engineering principles, economic viability, and policy implications, aiming to contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future.

Teaching Summary

Year 1 MMME1037 Programming and Professional Laboratory Skills Year 3 MMME3088 Engineering Management 2 (Convenor) MMME3092 BEng Individual Project (Convenor) MMME3105… read more

Research Summary

My research interests span a wide range of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary areas, including:

  • Energy Management: Exploring efficient energy utilization, demand-side management, and the development of intelligent energy storage systems to reduce consumption and operational costs across diverse sectors. Analyzing strategies and policies to ensure reliable, affordable, and sustainable access to energy resources, addressing geopolitical, economic, and environmental challenges.
  • Energy Storage: Researching advanced energy storage solutions, such as battery technologies, thermal storage, to enhance grid stability, facilitate renewable energy integration, and support decentralized energy systems
  • Green Technologies: Delving into the development and application of innovative technologies designed to reduce human impact on the environment, including renewable energy systems, sustainable materials, and eco-friendly industrial processes.
  • Project Engineering Management for Sustainability: Focusing on the integration of sustainable practices and principles into the lifecycle of engineering projects, from conception to implementation and decommissioning, with an emphasis on optimizing resource utilization and minimizing environmental footprints.

My work often bridges the gap between engineering principles, economic viability, and policy implications, aiming to contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future.

Selected Publications

  • CHIN, C.M.M., YAP, E.H and SPOWAGE A.C, 2012. Journal for the Advancement of Performance Information & Value. 4(1), 106-118
  • CHIN, C.M.M, YAP, E.H and SPOWAGE A.C, 2011. Product: Management & Development. 9(2), 121-135
  • CHIN, C.M.M, YAP, E.H and SPOWAGE A.C, 2011. Review of International Comparative Management,. 12(5), 901-918
  • CHIN, C.M.M, LEE, C.W, YAP, E.H and SPOWAGE A.C, 2011. Developing a Project Management Methodology for use in Doctoral Research Project Journal of Institutional Research South East Asia. 9(1),
  • Year 1
    • MMME1037 Programming and Professional Laboratory Skills
  • Year 3
    • MMME3088 Engineering Management 2 (Convenor)
    • MMME3092 BEng Individual Project (Convenor)
    • MMME3105 Engineering Sustainability
    • MMME4014 Group Design & Make Project
  • Year 4
    • MMME4007 Advanced Technology Review
  • CHIN, C.M.M., 2025. IGI Global.
  • CHIN, C.M.M., SAKUNDARINI, N., GARG, A. and SPOWAGE, A., eds., 2025. Springer Nature.
  • LEE, V., ZHONG, Q., CHIN, C. M. M., GAO, LIANG and GARG, AKHIL, 2025. Journal of Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage. 23(1), 011007
  • LIM CHERNG HOOI, NOVITA SAKUNDARINI, IHWAN GHAZALI and CHRISTINA CHIN, 2024. AIP Conf. Proc.. 2998,(020006 (2024)),
  • ABDALLA, I., SAKUNDARINI, N., CHANDESA, T. and CHIN, C.M.M., eds., 2024. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems (LNNS) Springer.
  • WONG,D.H., CHIN, C.M.M. and SAKUNDARINI, N., 2024. Application Of System Dynamic Modelling in Mitigating Engineering Project Management Challenges In: Smart and Sustainable Industrial Ecosystem Conference 2024.
  • WU,Z.S., CHIN, C.M.M. and SAKUNDARINI, N., 2024. Lithium Battery Recycling Process in Malaysia In: Smart and Sustainable Industrial Ecosystem Conference 2024.
  • MANIAM, T.V., CHIN, C.M.M. and SAKUNDARINI, N., 2024. Empowering Malaysia's Renewable Energy Landscape: Unveiling the Potential of P2P Energy Trading, RECs and VPPs for Accelerated Rooftop Solar Adoption In: Smart and Sustainable Industrial Ecosystem Conference 2024.
  • SUNDRAM, R.D., LEW, K.L. and CHIN, C.M.M., 2023. International Journal of Decision Support System Technology (IJDSST). 15(1), 59
  • MANIAM, T.V., CHIN, C.M.M. and SAKUNDARINI, N., 2023. In: International Conference on Green Energy, Computing and Sustainable Technology (GECOST 2022).
  • CHAN HUI KHI, NOVITA SAKUNDARINI, CHRISTINA CHIN and AKHIL GARG, 2023. Developing A Safe and Efficient Recovery Model for Used EV Battery In: International Conference on Science, Technology, and Innovation for Sustainable Development (STISD 2023).
  • CHRISTINA SO HUI FANG, CHRISTINA CHIN and NOVITA SAKUNDARINI, 2023. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems (LNNS). 845, 235-250
  • SAKUNDARINI, N. and CHIN, C.M.M., 2023. The Future Landscape of Sustainable Manufacturing In: International Conference on Sustainable Development Goals 2023.
  • MANIAM, T.V., CHIN, C.M.M. and SAKUNDARINI, N., 2023. Empowering Malaysia's Energy Future: P2P Energy Trading, RECs and VPPs for Clean Energy Access In: International of Sustainable Developement Goals 2023.
  • MANIAM, T.V., CHIN, C.M.M. and SAKUNDARINI, N., 2023. Accelerating New Business Models in Malaysia鈥檚 Electricity Sector: Key Drivers & Strategies In: 5th International Conference on Renewable Energy, Resources and Sustainable Technologies.
  • SALEH SHADMAN, CHRISTINA M.M. CHIN, NOVITA SAKUNDARINI, ENG HWA YAP, SHADREEN FAIRUZ, XIN YI WONG, PHAHMEE AHANAF KHALID, FATEMEH KARIMI, CEREN KARAMAN, M. MOFIJUR, APURAV KRISHNA KOYANDE and PAU LOKE SHOW, 2022. Environmental Research. 205, 112458
  • SHADMAN, S., PHAMEE, A.K., CHIN, C.M.M., SAKUNDARINI, N. and YAP, E.H., 2022. In: Advances in Geoengineering along the Belt and Road. 81-94
  • SUNDRAM, D.R., LEW, K.L. and CHIN, C.M.M., 2022. In: International Multidisciplinary Conference on Management, Education, Engineering and Social Sciences 2022. 1-26
  • SUNDRAM D.R., LEW, K.L. and CHIN, C.M.M., 2022. International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering Innovation. 4(1), 35-56
  • CHEW, X. Q.AND TAN, W. J.AND SAKUNDARINI, N.AND CHIN, C. M. M.AND GARG, A.AND SINGH, S., 2022. . In: Enabling Industry 4.0 through Advances in Mechatronics. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering 900. Springer. 71-83
  • MANIAM, V.T., CHIN, C.M.M. and SAKUNDARINI, N., 2022. In: 2022 5th Asia Conference on Energy and Electrical Engineering. 168-172
  • G. VIVEKANANDA, CHIN, C.M.M. and SAKUNDARINI, N., 2022. Sustainable project management for green buildings in Malaysia In: 16th AUN/SEED-Net Regional Conference on Environmental Engineering 2022 (RCEnvE 2022). (In Press.)
  • MANIAM, V.T., CHIN, C.M.M. and SAKUNDARINI, N., 2022. Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Energy Trading Potentials in Malaysia: A Preliminary Study of Stakeholder Perspectives In: 16th AUN/SEED-Net Regional Conference on Environmental Engineering 2022 (RCEnvE 2022). (In Press.)
  • CHEAH, EES, CHIN, CMM, SAKUNDARINI, N and GARG, A, 2022. IEEEXplore: IEEE International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Engineering and Technology (IICAIET), Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. pp. 1-5
  • HAMSAREKA, T., GOH, B.H., WONG, K.C., TEO, F.Y., CHIN, C.M.M., YUEN, C.W. and YAP,E.H., 2022. Development of Ridership Forecast Modelling for Sunway BRT鈥檚 Riderships In: 6th Postgraduate Colloquium for Environmental Research 2022.
  • HAMSAREKA, T., GOH, B.H., WONG, K.C., TEO, F.Y., CHIN, C.M.M., YUEN, C.W. and YAP,E.H., 2022. Comparison Study on Sunway BRT's Terminus Station's Visual Assessment In: 6th Postgraduate Colloquium for Environmental Research 2022.
  • MANIAM, T.V., CHIN, C.M.M. and SAKUNDARINI, N., 2022. Transformative Change Through Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading In: Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture, Ecosystems and Human Health (ICCC 2022). (In Press.)
  • PANG,Z.J., CHIN, C.M.M. and MANIAM, T.V., 2022. Solar Energy Policy and Rooftop Solar Potential in Malaysia In: Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture, Ecosystems and Human Health (ICCC 2022). (In Press.)
  • MANIAM, T.V., CHIN, C.M.M. and SAKUNDARINI, N., 2022. In: 3rd Swinburne Sarawak Postgraduate Research Conference (SSPRC 2022).
  • MANIAM, T.V., CHIN, C.M.M. and SAKUNDARINI, N., 2022. In: 1st UNM Postgraduate & Early Career Research Conference (2022)..
  • MANIAM, T.V., CHIN, C.M.M. and SAKUNDARINI, N., 2022. In: 1st International Conference on Water and Environment for Sustainability (ICWES 2022).
  • LI, A. T.C, LI WEI, CHIN, C.M.M., GARG,A. and LIANG, G., 2021. Energy Storage: Research Article. EST2217
  • TAN, W.J., CHIN, C.M.M., GARG,A. and LIANG, G., 2021. International Journal of Energy Research. ER6364
  • SHADMAN, S., CHIN, C.M.M., YAP, E.H., SAKUNDARINI, N. and VELAUTHAM, S., 2021. Progress in Energy and Environment. 16, 1-17
  • BAK, S.K., SAKUNDARINI, N. and CHIN, C.M.M., 2021. IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 3-13
  • SHADMAN, S., CHIN, C.M.M., SAKUNDARINI, N., YAP, E.H. and VELAUTHAM, S., 2021. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 1092, 2-12
  • THEVADASS, H., GOH, B.H., WONG, K.C., TEO, F.Y., CHIN, C.M.M., YUEN, C.W. and YAP, E.H., 2021. Civil Engineering and Architecture. 9(2), 410 - 419
  • SHADMAN, S., CHIN, C.M.M., SAKUNDARINI, N. and YAP, E.H., 2021. . In: OSMAN ZAHID M.N, ABDUL SANI A.S., MOHAMAD YASIN M.R, ISMAIL Z., CHE LAH N.A. and MOHD TURAN F, eds., Recent Trends in Manufacturing and Materials Towards Industry 4.0. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering Springer, Singapore. 143-154
  • NAIR, K., SHADMAN, S., CHIN, C.M.M., SAKUNDARINI, N., YAP, E.H. and KOYANDE, A., 2021. Materials Science for Energy Technologies. 4, 391-397
  • SHADMAN, S., MOHD HANAFIAH, M., CHIN, C.M.M., YAP, E.H. and SAKUNDARINI, N., 2021. Sustainbility. 13(21), 2-26
  • DIAS, G.K., SAKUNDARINI, N. and CHIN, C.M.M., 2021. International Journal of Integrated Engineering. 13(7), 160-166
  • CUI XUJIAN, BIRANCHI PANDA, CHIN, C.M.M., SAKUNDARINI, N., CHIN鈥怲SAN WANG and KAPIL PAREEK, 2020. n application of evolutionary computation algorithm in multidisciplinary design optimization of battery packs for electric vehicle Energy Storage: Special Issue Article. 9
  • WAYNE.S.J., SAKUNDARINI, N., CHIN, C.M.M., RAJA GHAZILLA, R.A. and SYED AZMI, S., 2020. International Journal of Integrated Engineering. 12(5), 43-54
  • SHADMAN, S., CHIN, C.M.M., SAKUNDARINI, N. and YAP, E.H., 2020. Quantifying the impact of energy shortage on Malaysia鈥檚 energy security using a systems approach In: Innovative Manufacturing, Mechatronics & Materials Forum 2020 (iM3F 2020).
  • BAK, S.K., SAKUNDARINI, N. and CHIN, C.M.M., 2020. Inclusion of Users鈥� Material Experience in Sustainable Product Design: Case Study of Bio-Based Food Packaging In: 2nd International Conference on Innovative Technology, Engineering and Sciences 2020 (iCITES 2020).
  • SHADMAN, S., CHIN, C.M.M., YAP, E.H., SAKUNDARINI, N. and VELAUTHAM, S., 2020. Methodological Review of Malaysia鈥檚 Energy Security Measurement: A Systems Approach using Stakeholder Engagement In: 2nd International Conference on Innovative Technology, Engineering and Sciences 2020 (iCITES 2020).
  • SAKUNDARINI, N., RIWAYAT, N.S., CHIN, C.M.M., ENG.HWA.Y, RAJA GHAZILLA, R.A and ABDUL RASHID, S.H, 2019. . In: ALLEN H. HU, MITSUTAKA MATSUMOTO, MITSUTAKA MATSUMOTO, TSAI CHI KUO, SHANA SMITH and SHANA SMITH, eds., Technologies and Eco-innovation towards Sustainability I - Eco Design of Products and Services Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd,. 117-134
  • GAN, C.C.R. and CHIN, C.M.M., 2019. . In: KATUU, S., ed., Diverse Applications and Transferability of Maturity Models IGI Global. 47
  • LIU YUN, MADDILA, SIVASRIPRASANNA, LIANG GAO, PENG, XIONGBIN, XIAODONG NIU, AKHIL GARG and CHIN, C.M.M., 2019. Energy Storage. EST241
  • CHIN, C.M.M, ZER BIN, S and SAKUNDARINI, N, 2019. Journal of Clean Water, Air & Soil. 3(2), 5-10
  • AKHIL GARG, LIANG GAO, WEI LI, SURINDER SINGH, XIONGBIN PENG, XUJIAN CUI, Z.FAN, HARPREET SINGH and CHIN, C.M.M., 2019. Journal of Cleaner Production. 231, 1136-1148
  • SHADMAN, S, CHIN, C.M.M, SAKUNDARINI, N and ENG HWA, Y, 2019. Identifying the dimensional indicators of energy security for Malaysia using system dynamics In: Postgraduate Colloquium for Environmental Research (POCER 2019), Malaysia.
  • SAKUNDARINI, N., SEE, J.W., CHIN, C.M.M., RAJA GHAZILLA, R.A. and SYED AZMI, S., 2019. Integrating Green Affective Values and Materials Selection In: 5th International Conference on Recent Advances in Automotive Engineering (RECAR 2019). (In Press.)
  • RUHATIYA, C., TIBREWALA, H., LIANG GAO, SLEESONGSOM, S. and CHIN, C.M.M., 2019. In: International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Green Technology 2019 (SEGT 2019). (In Press.)
  • ZHANG, YIHUI, CHEN, SIQI, M.E. SHAHIN, XIAODONG NIU, LIANG GAO, CHIN, C.M.M., BAO, NENGSHENG, WANG, CHIN-TSAN, AKHIL GARG and GOYAL, ANKIT, 2019. International Journal of Energy Research. 1-24
  • M.E. SHAHIN, LIU YUN, C.M. M. CHIN, LIANG GAO, XIAODONG NIU, CHIN-TSAN WANG, AKHIL GARG and ANKIT GOYAL, 2019. In: An Application of Genetic programming for Lithium-ion Battery Pack Enclosure Design: Modelling of Mass, Minimum Natural frequency and Maximum Deformation Case 268.
  • CUI XUJIAN, KAM SHI KHAI, CHIN, C.M.M., CHEN JIHONG, CHITTI BABU and PENG, XIONGBIN, 2019. Energy Storage: Special Issue Article. 10
  • GAN, R.C.C. and CHIN, C.M.M., 2018. . In: KARAYAZ, G. and SILVIUS,G., eds., Developing Organizational Maturity for Effective Project Management IGI Global. 349
  • AKHIL GARG, XIONGBIN PENG, MY LOAN PHUNG LE, KAPIL PAREEK and C.M.M. CHIN, 2018. Measurement. 120, 114-120
  • TARAR, M.A. and CHIN, C.M.M, 2018. Green and lean manufacturing principles integration In: 4th International Conference of Chemical Engineering & Industrial Biotechnology.
  • SHADMAN, S., CHIN, C.M.M. and SAKUNDARINI, N., 2018. Energy Security of Malaysia: Current and Future Scenario In: ASEAN Emerging Researchers Conference 2018.
  • SHADMAN, S., CHIN, C.M.M. and SAKUNDARINI, N., 2018. Available at: <https://theasiadialogue.com/2018/12/11/energy-security-in-malaysia-current-and-future-scenarios/>
  • TARAR M.A. and CHIN, C.M.M., 2017. Need for a Lean and Green Manufacturing Integrated Approach In: 4th Postgraduate Colloquium for Environmental Research 2017 (POCER).
  • SAKUNDARINI, N., CHIAN, H.C ., CHIN, C.M.M. and TARAR M.A., 2017. Analysis of Specific Energy Consumption in Turning and Milling Process In: 4th Postgraduate Colloquium for Environmental Research 2017 (POCER).
  • CHIN, C.M.M., SINGH, A.S.G.I., SAKUNDARINI, N. and TARAR M.A., 2017. Sustainbility of Green Building Construction in Malaysia In: 4th Postgraduate Colloquium for Environmental Research 2017 (POCER).
  • ONG, P.Y, CHIN, C.M.M. and YAP, E.H., 2016. Journal of Clean Energy Technologies. 4(6), 448-452
  • SAKUNDARINI, N, OOI C.T, ABDUL RASHID S.H., KONG I, CHIN, C.M.M. and RAJA GHAZILLA, R.A., 2016. Development of Product Recoverability Evaluation Tool in Product Design In: International Symposium on Green Manufacturing and Applications, Korean Society for Precision Engineering, Korea.
  • TAM, E. and CHIN, C.M.M., 2015. Lean Management Journal. 5(2), 13-17
  • CHIN, C.M.M. and NG Y.J., 2015. Chemical Engineering Transactions. 45, 745-750
  • B.W. CHUNG and C.M.M.CHIN, 2014. PM World Journal. 3(8), Featured Paper
  • CHIN, C.M.M., YAP, E.H and SPOWAGE A.C, 2012. Journal for the Advancement of Performance Information & Value. 4(1), 106-118
  • CHIN, C.M.M, 2012. PMM For The Malaysian UIC Research Environment. In: MASRI, R., ed., International Conference On Business Infrastructure 1. Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur. 55-62
  • CHIN, C.M.M, YAP, E.H and SPOWAGE A.C, 2011. Product: Management & Development. 9(2), 121-135
  • CHIN, C.M.M, YAP, E.H and SPOWAGE A.C, 2011. Review of International Comparative Management,. 12(5), 901-918
  • CHIN, C.M.M, LEE, C.W, YAP, E.H and SPOWAGE A.C, 2011. Developing a Project Management Methodology for use in Doctoral Research Project Journal of Institutional Research South East Asia. 9(1),
  • CHIN, C.M.M, YAP, E.H and SPOWAGE A.C, 2011. Development of a Project Management Methodology for Use in a University-Industry Collaborative Research Environment. In: 10th European Conference on Research Methodology for Business and Management Studies
  • CHIN, C.M.M and SPOWAGE A.C, 2010. Classifying & Defining Project Management Methodologies, PM World Today. XII(XI),
  • CHIN, C.M.M, YAP, E.H and SPOWAGE A.C, 2010. Reviewing Leading Project Management Practices PM World Today. XIII(XI),
  • JAMALUDDIN, R.,, CHIN, C.M.M and LEE, C.W, 2010. In: IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. 1573 - 1577
  • CHIN, C.M.M and SPOWAGE, A.C., 2008. ), A Project Methodology For Managing University-Industry Innovative R&D Collaborative Project. In: ISPIM Innovation Symposium - Managing Innovation in a Connected World ISPIM.
  • SPOWAGE, A.C., CHIN C.M.M, CHAN, K.Y and TING K.N, 2008. . In: 4th IEEE International Conference on Management of Innovation and Technology IEEE Engineering Management Society Singapore Chapter. 317 - 322
  • CHIN, C.M.M and SPOWAGE A.C, 2008. . In: 4th IEEE International Conference on Management of Innovation and Technology IEEE Engineering Management Society Singapore. 311 - 316
  • CHIN, C.M.M and GANESAN, K., 2008. Computer Project Management: Perspectives from Final Year Students, Issues in Global Business and Management Research. In: International Online Conference on Business and Management Universal Publisher. 430-446
  • CHIN, C.M.M and GANESAN, K., 2006. The Journal of INTI International Education Group.
  • CHIN, C.M.M, GANESAN, K. and PO J.L, 2006. The Significant Application Deployment Tools in the Internet Based Business: An Investigation on MSC-Status Corporations. In: International Conference 2006: Science & Technology Applications in Industry and Education, Universiti Teknologi MARA.

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