Associate Prof. Dr. Chor Foon TANG
Ph.D. (UM), MEc.Mgmt (USM), BEc. (Hons.) (UUM)
Centre for Policy Research (CPR),
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Applied Econometrics (Time Series & Panel Data Analyses); Applied Macroeconomics; Economic Growth and Development; Empirical Economics; Energy Economics; Tourism Economics; Savings and Consumption Behaviour


SUPERVISION AT THE POSTGRADUATE LEVEL (RESEARCH MODE):
(Name of Candidates), (Year, Nationality), (Name of Degree) (Title of Thesis), (Academic Session)

Completed:
  1. Lim Yu Syuen (2024, Malaysia), Master of Social Science (Economics), "The Effects of Telecommunication Technology and Leadership Quality on Private Consumption Spending in Malaysia", (Main Supervisor). 
  2. Mat Hashim Halim (2023, Malaysia), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), "Pembiayaan Mikro, Sosiodemografi, Sikap Keusahawanan Bumiputera dan Prestasi Perusahaan Mikro di Pulau Pinang: Kajian Terhadap Hubungan dan Kesan Penyederhana" (English: Micro-Finance, Socio-demographic, Bumiputera Entrepreneurship Attitude and the Performance of Micro Enterprises in Penang: A Study on the Relationship and Moderating Effects), (Main Supervisor).
  3. Mannir Salisu (2021, Nigeria), Master of Social Science (Economics), "The Role of National Leadership and Telecommunication Technology in Finance-Growth Nexus: Evidence from Developing Countries", (Main Supervisor).
  4. Hylmee Matahir (2019, Malaysia), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), "Educational Tourism in Malaysia: Its Determinants and the Relevance to Economic Growth", (Main Supervisor).
Ongoing:
  1. Atif Muhammad (Pakistan), Master of Social Science (Economics), Field of Research: Energy Economics, 2023/2024, (Main Supervisor)
  2. Wang Rui (China), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Field of Research: Tourism Economics, 2022/2023, (Main Supervisor)
  3. Zhao Fei (China), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Field of Research: Development Economics, 2022/2023, (Main Supervisor)
  4. Lan Liping (China), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Field of Research: Development Economics, 2021/2022, (Main Supervisor)
  5. Zhang Lin (China), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Field of Research: Applied Economics, 2021/2022, (Main Supervisor)
  6. Wang JieChen (China), Master of Social Science (Economics), Field of Research: Development Economics, 2020/2021, (Main Supervisor)
  7. Pi XiaoFang (China), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Field of Research: Development Economics, 2021/2022, (Main Supervisor)
  8. Li HuiMin (China), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Field of Research: Political Economy, 2021/2022, (Main Supervisor)
  9. Lee Chin Yu (Malaysia), Doctoral of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Field of Research: Renewable Energy & Development Economics, 2018/2019, (Main Supervisor).

SUPERVISION OF POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECT (COURSEWORK):
(Name of Candidates), (Year), (Name of Degree) (Title of Thesis), (Academic Session)

Completed:
  1. You Zili (China), Master of Economic Management (MEc.Mgmt.), SEM599 Research Project: "Modelling and Forecasting the Demand for Domestic Tourism in Guangzhou, China", 2021/2022, (Main Supervisor)
  2. Wang Siying (China), Master of Economic Management (MEc.Mgmt.), SME599 Research Project: "Analysing the Dynamic Relationship between Tourism, Energy Consumption, Carbon Emissions and Economic Growth", 2021/2022, (Main Supervisor)
  3. Qi Zhen (China), Master of Economic Management (MEc.Mgmt.), SME599 Research Project: "The Impact of Tourism on Economic Growth in Shandong, China", 2021/2022, (Main Supervisor)

SUPERVISION AT UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL - FINAL YEAR PROJECT:
(Degree), (Name of Candidates), (Title of Thesis), (Academic Session)

Completed:
  1. Bachelor Degree (Economics), Ching Yee Kai (2020) "The Relationship of Methane Emissions and Economic Growth in Malaysia".
  2. Bachelor Degree (Mathematics Economics), Sing Cheng Wah and Tey Zhi Lynn (2016) "A Revisiting of Energy-Led Growth Hypothesis: A Time Series Analysis".
  3. Bachelor Degree (Mathematics Economics), Lim Tiong Hean (2016) "Does Information and Communication Technology Development Effectively Affect the Economic Growth in Malaysia?".

INTERNSHIP / INDUSTRIAL TRAINING SUPERVISION:
(Name of Candidate), (Name of Degree and Institution)

Completed:
  1. Cheo Teng Shan, Bachelor of Economics (Hons.), School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 8th August 2022 - 14th October 2022.
  2. Nur Syakinah Bt. Abdul Rani, Bachelor of International Relations (Hons.), Faculty of Law and International Relations, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UNISZA), 15th August 2022 - 23rd September 2022.
  3. Muhammad Alif B. Zahari, Bachelor of Economics (Hons.), School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2nd August 2021 - 8th October 2021.
  4. Muhamad Afiq Ikmal B. Rosidi, Bachelor of Economics (Hons.), School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2nd August 2021 - 8th October 2021.
  5. Rubini Manokharan, Bachelor of Economics (Hons.), School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 1st July 2019 - 6th September 2019.
  6. Loi Jia Yin, Bachelor of Economics (Hons.), School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 24th June 2019 - 6th September 2019. 
  7. Ching Yee Kai, Bachelor of Economics (Hons.), School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 18th June 2018 - 26th August 2018.
  8. Muhammad Ammar Irfan B. Mohamad Rozi, Bachelor of Economics (Hons.), School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 18th June 2018 - 26th August 2018.
  9. Yeoh Shiou Ting, Bachelor of Economics (Hons.), School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 22nd January 2018 - 9th February 2018.

Please contact me (E-mail: tcfoon@usm.my or tcfoon@gmail.com) if you are interested in pursuing your postgraduate studies (Master or Doctoral degrees) in research mode at CPR, Universiti Sains Malaysia. 


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