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Associate Professor Dr Woo Pei Jun

Associate Professor Dr Woo Pei Jun is a seasoned Developmental Psychologist with over two decades of experience in teaching, research, and clinical practice. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Ohio State University, USA, followed by a Master’s degree from Boston University, and later completed her PhD in Psychology at Université Grenoble Alpes, France.

Dr. Woo joined Â鶹Íø after holding several key professional roles, including serving as an Early Intervention Psychologist at South Bay Mental Health in the United States. In Malaysia, she contributed as a Visiting Developmental Psychologist at institutions such as University Malaya Medical Centre, Damansara Fertility Centre, Hospital Permai, and Sunway Medical Centre. From 2005 to 2010, she served as Lecturer and Coordinator of the Department of Psychology at Â鶹Íø College and was also a guest lecturer at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

She previously headed the Department of Psychology and served as Deputy Dean (Employability & Alumni) at the Faculty of Medical and Life Sciences, where she championed student development, career readiness, and alumni engagement. Currently, Dr. Woo serves as the Acting Dean of the School of American Education at Â鶹Íø.

Her research focuses on child development, face perception in multiracial contexts, and parenting. Beyond academia, Dr. Woo has developed a range of tools and programs, including ability assessments for children, early intervention initiatives for at-risk populations, and parenting programs tailored for young families. She is the author of four books on mental health, has presented her work at numerous national and international conferences, and was honoured with the Award for Excellence in Teaching at Â鶹Íø in 2011.
 

Dr Mah Sue Lynn

Dr Mah Sue Lynn is a lecturer in psychology with a focus on research methods and cognitive psychology. Her research explores learning and attention across the lifespan, with a growing interest in how cultural factors shape these cognitive processes. She is experienced in designing and programming behavioural experiments using PsychoPy and is passionate about supporting students in developing strong empirical research skills. Sue Lynn holds an Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA), recognising her commitment to effective and engaging teaching in higher education.