Senior Lecturer / Master of Construction Management / CEng, MWA, BEM, IEM, EIT
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Environmental) (Tennessee Technology University, USA)
M.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Environmental) (Tennessee Technology University, USA)
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Structural) (Tennessee Technology University, USA)
Matthew specializes in Environmental Engineering, with a particular interest in Water and Wastewater Engineering and Waste Management. He has 20 years of teaching and industrial experience with supervisory roles in the USA, Singapore, and Malaysia’s KPI-driven environments.
Matthew managed to develop strategic plans and proposals for securing research and industrial project funding from government agencies and industrial partners, such as Zabel (USA), the NEA-ETRP Grant (Singapore), the MIT-SMART Grant (Singapore), the SRDC Grant (Malaysia), and the FRGS Grant (Malaysia).
He led an academic team to develop and deliver a new Master of Construction Management (by coursework) program for adult learners using the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) pedagogy approach.
He has been nominated and received a few awards, including the Vice-Chancellor’s Industry Engagement Award (2019), the Vice-Chancellor’s Teaching Excellence Award (2019), the Top 3 Winners of Most Innovative Project Awards (2015), the Commendation Award from Sembcorp Marine’s Green Wave Environmental Care Project (2015), the Most Appreciated Student Mentors (2013 & 2014), and the Best Certified PBL Facilitator (2011).
Lastly, he is actively involved in several international community engagement projects in Thailand, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Cambodia, Taiwan, USA, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Potential research higher degree candidates are welcome to enquire about postgraduate opportunities in the areas listed above. Please email nhwong@swinburne.edu.my for more information.
