Lee Chia Kuang
Senior Lecturer
chia@umpsa.edu.my
Key achievements and memorable highlights
01
Best Presenter Award in the MUCET 2025.
WTC Kuala Lumpur | 9-10 September 2025
02
Recipient of the Anugerah Kecemerlangan Industri dan Masyarakat (AKIM) 2025
Hari Kualiti dan Inovasi | 13 June 2025.
03
Recipient of the Outstanding Business Management Micro Credential Award (First Place), and Gold Award.
CITREX 2025 | 19 June 2025
04
Recipient of Silver Award for “I-GCPM Modular: Interactive Project Management Education for All”.
2025 INCLUSIVE | 29 May 2025
05
Majlis Anugerah Cendekia Bitara'23
1️⃣ Anugerah Micro Credentials (E-Learning Category: Project Management Principles and Practices)
2️⃣ Anugerah Cendekia Bitara (ACB) for Book Chapter Publication
3️⃣ Anugerah Cendekia Bitara (ACB) for Journal Publication
28 September 2024
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Grants 2025
1️⃣ International Grants 2025
2️⃣ Industry Grants 2025
Photos with students or industry collaborators
With Postgraduate Students at the Academic Postgraduate Excellence (APEX) Awards, 5th September 2025
In person with Prof LuAnn Piccard, the Chair of Board of Directors PMI, and Lynn Shannon, Compensation Talent Committee Chair, Toronto Canada, PRISM, July 2024 by PMI Malaysia
Introduction
An Associate Professor in Project Management with over 15 years of experience in teaching, research, and postgraduate supervision. Currently serving as Deputy Dean of Research and Postgraduate Studies at the Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), overseeing the MBA, Master of Project Management (MPM), Master of Science (Research), and PhD programs. Read More
Contributed to key international standards and guidelines published by the Project Management Institute (PMI), USA, including the PMBOK® Guide – Seventh Edition (2021), The Standard for Program Management – Fifth Edition (2024), and Risk Management in Portfolios, Programs, and Projects: A Practice Guide (2024).
Supervised 38 undergraduate theses, 5 MPM theses, and 2 MBA theses, and successfully graduated 4 PhD and 4 MSc (Research) students as the main supervisor. Currently serving as the main supervisor for 8 PhD and 1 MSc (Research) candidates. Authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and registered 10 copyrighted research innovations, with 2 new applications submitted and 5 additional filings in progress for submission to MyIPO.
Secured over RM 600,000 in research funding from the Ministry of Higher Education (FRGS, PRGS, MTUN Commercialization Funds, COE grants) and external sources. Also acquired RM 300,000 through KPT-PACE and external training consultation grants.
Serving as a research panellist for the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong since 2020, and a member of the Young Scientists Network–Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM) since 2023.
Focused on driving impactful research, advancing academic leadership, and fostering innovation in project management.
Teaching Philosophy
“Good teacher teaches; Great teacher inspires”
Teaching and educating are inseparable aspects of the same whole. I firmly believe that lecturers carry the core duty of instilling quality values and social responsibility in students through the educational process.
In the spirit of experiential learning, I take pride in inspiring students with real-world cases in my lectures. Through formal teaching, I aim to cultivate continuous improvement not only in their academic performance but also in their daily lives. I believe it is vital to nurture qualities that motivate and encourage them to strive for excellence.
The implementation of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) has elevated our university’s teaching and learning to greater heights. It has inspired educators to think beyond traditional boundaries, fostering creativity and innovation in shaping the “young minds of tomorrow.”
Research Focus
Project Management, Project Risk Management, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Decision Making Tools and Techniques.
Affiliations
Project Management Institute, Young Scientists Network–Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM).
Hobbies & Interests
Joining Chess Tournaments
Favorite book / movie / podcast
Favourite Books:
- Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
- Journey to the West.
- Law of Attraction.
- Zen, the Smile in Life.
Favourite Movie:
- The Beautiful Mind
- The Cinderella Man
Key publications
Five key publications (with links)
(1) Selection and use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in construction projects — Past and future research, International Journal of Project Management, Volume 34, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 494-507, ISSN 0263-7863,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijproman.2015.12.008.
(2) A Comprehensive Analysis of Safety Predictors in Construction Sites: A DEMATEL-Based Model. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries. (2024). 29 (Supp. 1), 37-58. http://web.usm.my/jcdc/vol29_s1_2024/jcdc2024.29.s1.3.pdf
(3) Intention to engage in inter-contractor cooperation: a belief elicitation study in the construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. December (2024). https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-06-2024-0709.
(4) Understanding the Causes of Design Errors in Construction Projects: A DEMATEL-Based Framework. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction. (2204). 16 (2), 04524002.
https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/JLADAH.LADR-1118
(5) Predicting Intention to Use Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): An Empirical Test of Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) Model. (2021) International Journal of Construction Management. 21(1), 27-40.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15623599.2018.1505026
List of Research Projects
| Project | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
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ANTARABANGSA
Capacity Building for Malaysian Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) In Integrated Risk Assessment and Occupational Hazard Prevention: A Dual Training and Research Initiative
|
10/09/2025 | 09/09/2026 | RM14,389.91 |
|
INDUSTRI
Development Of a Smart Integrated Management System for Go-Kart Facilities
|
15/07/2025 | 14/07/2027 | RM36,000.00 |
|
ANTARABANGSA
Renewable Energy Project Evaluation in Malaysia and Oman: A Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) Based Framework
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01/12/2024 | 30/11/2026 | RM25,000.00 |
|
PRGS
A New Dispute Propensity Index Simulator for Building Information Modelling (BIM)-Focused Projects by Integrating DEMATEL Algorithm and Riggs' OMAX
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01/10/2023 | 30/09/2025 | RM58,000.00 |
Industrial collaborations
The Speed Track Legacy Sdn Bhd, and Edustats Solutions.
Certified in Project Management Professional
- Quantitative Risk Management HRD Corp Accredited Trainer Certified MONSOON SIM Trainer