TIMES Research Workshop Two

Join us for a transformative 2-day Doctorate Research Workshop, where we will explore Chapters 4 and 5, delving into advanced research methodologies, data analysis techniques, academic writing, and successful publishing strategies. This meticulously crafted workshop is designed to empower you with essential skills and knowledge, enabling you to excel in your research journey and make a profound impact in academia.

SYNOPSIS 

Chapter 4: Results Analysis

In Chapter 4, we will delve into the critical phase of analyzing the data collected during your research. This chapter plays a pivotal role in presenting the outcomes of your study, and it requires a comprehensive understanding of various data analysis techniques and tools. Our expert faculty will guide you through the following key aspects:

• Data Preprocessing: Learn the essential steps of data cleaning, transformation, and validation to ensure the accuracy and reliability of your findings.

• Descriptive Statistics: Understand how to effectively summarize and interpret your data using descriptive statistics, such as mean, median, standard deviation, and more.

• Inferential Statistics: Explore the world of inferential statistics, including hypothesis testing, t-tests, ANOVA, and regression analysis, to draw meaningful conclusions and make data-driven decisions.

• Data Visualization: Discover the art of visually representing your research findings through graphs, charts, and plots to facilitate better understanding and communication.

• Interpreting Results: Gain insights into interpreting statistical outputs and understanding the implications of the results for your research questions and hypotheses.
  

Chapter 5: Conclusion and Future Recommendations

In Chapter 5, we will focus on crafting a compelling conclusion that ties together all aspects of your research and provides a clear answer to your research objectives. Additionally, we will explore the significance of proposing meaningful recommendations for future research and practical applications. This chapter demonstrates your ability to synthesize the knowledge gained throughout your research journey. Our workshop will cover the following key components:

• Summarizing Findings: Learn how to concisely summarize the main outcomes of your study and present them in a logical manner to address your research questions.

• Drawing Conclusions: Understand the process of deriving well-supported conclusions based on the results of your data analysis and how to avoid common pitfalls in drawing unwarranted inferences.

• Contributions to the Field: Explore how to highlight the original contributions your research makes to the existing body of knowledge and its potential impact on the field of study.

• Future Research Recommendations: Develop the skills to identify research gaps and suggest valuable avenues for future studies, providing a strong foundation for further advancements in the field.

• Practical Implications: Learn to connect your research outcomes with practical applications and policy implications, showcasing the real-world relevance of your work.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

• Possess advanced research skills, enabling you to choose appropriate methodologies and conduct rigorous data analysis.

• Be proficient in academic writing, crafting well-structured research papers, and adhering to proper citation and referencing guidelines.

• Understand the publishing process, increasing your chances of successfully submitting your research to reputable journals.

• Demonstrate ethical research and publishing practices, ensuring the integrity and impact of your work.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This workshop is designed for PhD/Doctorate researchers, early-career academics, and postgraduate students across various disciplines who are eager to enhance their research abilities, improve their academic writing prowess, and navigate the publishing landscape successfully. Whether you are embarking on your doctoral journey or nearing the completion of your research, this workshop will provide you with valuable skills and resources to excel in your academic pursuits.

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Join Us for a Transformative Research Experience!
Participate in our Doctorate Research Workshop Two to master the art of analyzing research data, presenting compelling conclusions, and making significant contributions to your field of study. This intensive two-day program will empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in Chapters 4 and 5 of your dissertation and become a confident and impactful researcher.

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DISTINGUISHED FACULTY 

Professor Dr. Premkumar
BBA (Mel), MBA (UUM), PhD (USM)

Dr. Premkumar is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in Supply Chain Management (SCM). He holds a BBA from RMIT, Melbourne, an MBA from UUM, Malaysia, a PhD in Supply Chain Management from USM, Malaysia, and a Master Class BSC from Harvard University Business School. Currently, he is a Chair for Supply Chain Management at Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) and also the President of the International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA Malaysia).

Dr. Premkumar has a rich industrial experience and has worked in various leadership roles. He started his career as a Manufacturing System Analyst at Seagate Technology and later joined Intel Technology as a Logistics Manager. At Intel, he progressed to become the Regional Supply Chain Planning Manager. In 2007, he transitioned to academia and has since then contributed significantly to the field of SCM.

Dr. Premkumar is a renowned researcher and has published over fifty research papers in international journals, conference proceedings, and book chapters. He is also a visiting Professor at KEDGE Business School in France since 2009. He is the founder of Asia Logistics and Supply Chain Council and is a leading researcher in Industry 4.0. He is highly sought after as a speaker and frequently invited to speak on Industry 4.0 trends and SCM issues at international conferences in various countries across the world.

As an academician and consultant, Dr. Premkumar has extensive experience in conducting workshops, training, and consultancy programs in SCM. He has significantly contributed to SCM effectiveness in the respective industry. 

Dr. Premkumar's expertise in SCM, along with his industry experience and research contributions, make him a highly respected professional in his field.

Professor Dr. Premkumar Rajagopal - A leading academic with a profound impact.
Check out his impressive Google Scholar profile HERE.
Inspiring the research community with extensive publications and citations. A true thought leader in the field.

PROFESSOR DR WILLIAM WONG
M.Sc.Electronics, Ed.D.(USM)

Professor Dr. William Wong obtained Doctor of Education (USM, 2006), Master of Science in Electronics (Queen’s University of Belfast, UK, 1986), Engineering Council Examination (UK, 1987), Diploma in Technology (Electronics) (TAR College, Malaysia, 1985), Diploma in Certified Practitioner of Applied Statistics (with Distinction, from Advanced Micro Devices Inc, 1993). 

Dr. Wong is an esteemed research professor with a remarkable track record. Renowned for his expertise, he excels as a communicator, adept at simplifying intricate theories for better comprehension. His skill in transforming complex concepts into understandable lessons is truly exceptional. Notably, he has personally mentored and guided over 150 doctoral students, playing a pivotal role in their successful attainment of doctoral degrees.

He has a great passion in education, training as well as doing action research and action learning primarily on individual professional development, meaningful learning processes, leadership development, organization transformation and quality development. 

Dr Wong received numerous prominent awards, namely the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia Recognition Award for valuable contribution as strategic industry partner for training programmes at Community Colleges in 2014; The INTI Education Group Malaysia Top Ten STAR Leader Award for exemplar management leadership in 2011; the Kontron Manufacturing Services Sdn. Bhd Learning Grant Award to pursue the JT Frank Certification for Professional in Practice of Knowledge Management (POKM) in 2007. He also led an academic research team to enlisted into the Laureate International Universities Network Semi Finalist – David Wilson Award Winner on the Teaching & Learning Research Grant in 2009. 

On training and quality professional endeavor, he has acquired several certifications, there are - Certified Trainer from Malaysian Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) (2007) and also International Accrediting Institute, USA (1997) respectively; Internal Verifier and Assessor for Apprenticeship Training and Outcome-based Education (OBE) from National Technical and Vocational Council (NVTC), Malaysia (1997); Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) from American Society of Quality (ASQ), USA (1993) and Quality Management Consultant (QMC) (with Distinction, 1995) respectively; and Auditor/ Lead Auditor of Quality System from Neville-Clarke Limited (1998). Currently he is the Member of Technological Association of Malaysia (TAM) (2018) and Member of American Society of Quality (ASQ), USA (1993). 

After graduated with his Master degree in 1986, he began his career as engineering lecturer, then moved to MNCs and SMEs electronics manufacturing and Surface Mount Technology (SMT) industries, served as an engineer, section head, engineering manager and TQM / Training manager for approximately 12 years before switching into full time academic in end of 1998. 

During the fulltime academic tenure between December 1998 until December 2018 (20 years), he held various positions at local and transnational higher education institutions as Principal; Vice Principal; Director of Postgraduate Adult Continuing Centre (PACE); Associate Consultant cum Principal Trainer; Director - Centre of Action Research in Education (CARE); Academic Director; Head, Industrial Training and Lab Coordinator, Senior Lecturer and Lecturer - School of Engineering & Technology; MBA and PhD research supervisors, Panel / Chair of postgraduate dissertation proposal and VIVA defence. 

Throughout these 20 years beside teaching, action research and administrative duties, on capacity as a senior management member he planted many innovation initiatives encompass improvement aspects of institutional capacity development, quality, productivity and sustainability. This include implementation of QMS 9001, New Programme Development with Funnelling System, Academic Score Card System, Student-based Conference (SBC), Student Empowering Skill Seminar (SESS) Series, Youth Make A Difference (YMAD) Networked Teams, PASS Mentor-Mentee System, Knowledge and Ideas Sharing Series (KISS) Seminars, Young Engineer and Scientist (YES) Club at secondary schools, Teaching - Learning Sharing Forums and Professional Certification for tertiary teachers, Marketing-Academic Action Group Strategies, Industrial Advisory and Academic Assessor Systems, INSPIRE Project related to Community of Practice (COP) in Knowledge Management in Education, and Reflective Action Learning (REAL) Journal System. Prior to date, over 20 research papers have been presented in both national and international conferences, in which, some of the papers have been selected and published in books / journals (as listed in the conference / publication section of this CV. 

Since 1987 and until now (36 years), other than involving himself in part-time lecturing on engineering, academic research and business management subjects, Dr William worked as a part time trainer and consultant related to workforce transformation initiatives, productivity enhancement (included work measurement, UPH improvement, layout redesign, etc.) and quality improvement (include DFM, DFT, QFD, Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA)), focuses to achieve operational excellence that meets contemporary requirements demand by regulatory and statutory bodies and globalization needs. Other projects covered ISO 9001:2015 certification, product and process yield enhancement, failure analysis for microelectronic products and PCBs, value engineering, ESD and 5S Housekeeping, JIT & Business Unit Development, Process Mapping & Re-engineering, R & R improvement in product testing process, ANOVA optimization of manufacturing yield in the product assembly lines, etc. He also has led teams of company senior management on the “Strategic Workforce Transformation Initiative (SWTI) projects. 

To name a few local and international entities in which the above projects and trainings have been involved, they are - Saigon High Tech Park in Vietnam, Union Civil Service Board in Myanmar, Philippine Association of State University Colleges (PASUC); and Colleges (INTI, SEGI, Equator and IPK, PSDC, Technical Frontier Consultant), industries (Trans Capital, Jabil, B. Braun, Robert Borsch, Dell, Naza, Genting-Sanyen, ZF Steering, Intel Technology, Motorola, AMD, Agilent, Plexus, Philip Lumileds, Fairchild, Dynacraft, Flextronics), and Penang City Council, etc.

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FEE:

• New Doctorate Students: Complimentary attendance.

• Public participants: USD 600.

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