Research

Interdisciplinary. Encompassing. Inclusive.

Sunway University Research

Rapidly establishing itself as a University that advances multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary research on the global stage, Sunway University is committed to solving global challenges particularly in the areas of sustainable development and planetary health. The University's focus areas are:

Actuarial Science & Mathematical Modelling
Climate Change & Planetary Health Sciences
Creative Arts, Media, & Culture
Future & Emerging Technologies
Hospitality & Tourism
Medical & Health Services
Psychological & Neurological Sciences
Sustainable Business
Sustainable Science & Technologies

We welcome enquiries from researchers interested in joining us or collaborating with us, and also welcome applicants for research masters degrees or PhD study with our professors and research centres (see our Programmes page for details on our current masters and PhD programmes).

Our Research

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From 'I Can’t' to AI Can
Let’s be honest. The prevalent belief about creative students conducting research is that they lack the ability to do so. We're dreamers, not data-heads. Ideas over pie charts.
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The Future of Work: Balancing Flexibility, Productivity, and Well-being
As the world of work continues to evolve, the shift toward flexible work models has reshaped employee experiences, workplace expectations, and overall well-being. A recent study, New Ways of Working: A Comparative Empirical Analysis Appertaining to Health and Well-being and Psychosocial Hazards, published in Technology Analysis & Strategic Management, provides a deep dive into how different work modes impact employees' mental and physical health.

Scholars’ Profile Portal

Sunway University is committed to making its research open, discoverable, and accessible to the communities it serves, from academic peers and industry partners to policymakers, journalists, and prospective students. That commitment is reflected in our Scholars’ Profile Portal, a platform designed to showcase the activities across the University.

Scholar Profile Portal

Research Institutes

Sunway University is strengthening its position as a leading research-intensive private university in Southeast Asia, with sustainability and sustainable development at the heart of its research agenda. Through strategic investment in collaborative research institutes, the University brings together global expertise, industry partnerships and interdisciplinary research to address real-world challenges and advance sustainable solutions in Malaysia, Southeast Asia and beyond.

Research Centres

The University's Research Centres are multidisciplinary and some involve participation of researchers from other institutions and countries. From Digital Media to South Asian and Indian Ocean Studies and Environment Social Governance (ESG); the subjects and topics are all-encompassing, exploring potential solutions to real problems.