Dr. Chan is a distinguished professional with over 15 years of academic experience and 20 years in industry. He holds a PhD in Finance (2018) and an MBA in Finance (1999) from the prestigious University Putra Malaysia (UPM), as well as a Bachelor of Economics (Honours), majoring in Econometrics (1994), from the University Utara Malaysia (UUM). Complementing his academic credentials, Dr. Chan has also earned a Professional Diploma in Property Surveying (Valuer) from RISM and a Diploma in Real Estate Management from UCSI University.

Currently serving as a senior lecturer and Programme Leader for the Master of Finance in Sunway University, Dr. Chan is actively engaged in impactful research, specializing in economics, finance and ESG. His work has been published in reputable journals such as Gondwana Research, Tourism Planning & Development, Tourism: An International Interdisciplinary Journal, Journal of Environmental Management International, Journal of Tourism Cities, Global Business and Organizational Excellence, Journal of Property Investment & Finance, and International Journal of Economic Research. He has also contributed a book chapter on Emerald Insight.

Before transitioning to academia, Dr. Chan gained over 20 years of comprehensive experience in sales, marketing, and finance across small, medium, and large enterprises. He held key positions in renowned global multinational corporations, including Dell Asia Pacific, where he served as Regional Marketing Manager for South Asia, and Samsung Malaysia Electronics, where he was Country Head of Sales & Marketing for the IT Component Division. Additionally, he led as Head of SME Channel Sales at Trend Micro.

Dr. Chan's professional journey also includes roles with local MNCs such as CNI Corp, where he served as Regional Marketing Manager for the Asia Pacific. His expertise extended to the financial sector, notably with Malaysia Building Society Berhad (under the Ministry of Finance Malaysia), where he held the position of Head of Property Research.

In addition to his corporate roles, Dr. Chan is a licensed remisier with KNN and formerly served as a Fund Manager for Hasco International, an investment house based in Singapore. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) with the Financial Planning Association of Malaysia and a Registered Finance Planner (Shariah) with the Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC). He is also a lifetime member of the Malaysian Economic Association (MEA) and the Malaysian Finance Association (MFA).

Dr. Chan is committed to social responsibility, having been actively involved in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives with the Malaysian Association of Public Advocacy for Nature (MAPAN) and serving in the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) for a decade, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant. His diverse skill set is further reflected in his professional real estate agent license, highlighting his dedication to excellence across multiple fields.