Curriculum Vitae Ming-Chee ANG angmingchee@gmail.com QUALIFICATIONS 2006-2011 Doctor of Philosophy Department of Political Science, National University of Singapore Dissertation: Institutions and Social Mobilization: The Chinese Education Movement in Malaysia. 2002-2003 Master of International Studies Department of Peace and Conflict Research, Uppsala University, Sweden Thesis: Political Structure and Public Policy Conflict Management: A Comparative Study on Thailand and Malaysia. 1998-2001 Bachelor of Communication (Honors) School of Communication, Universiti Sains Malaysia. 2013-2014 Certificate of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Centre for Educational Development, Lund University, Sweden. 2012 Certificate of Public Health School of Public Health, Jodhpur National University, India. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 2015-current Research Fellow Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University, Sweden. 2013-2015 Postdoctoral Research Fellow Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University, Sweden. 2012-2013 Research Fellow and Senior Analyst Penang Institute, Malaysia. 2010-2011 Visiting Fellow Graduate Institute of Development Studies, National Chengchi University, Taiwan. 2006-2010 Teaching Assistant Department of Political Science, National University of Singapore. 2003-2006 Research and Project Coordinator Institute for Dispute Resolution, Khon Kaen University, Thailand. 2001-2002 Research Officer Research and Education for Peace Unit, Universiti Sains Malaysia. 2001-2002 Teaching Assistant School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia. RESEARCH 1
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION! Contentious politics and social resistance in non-democracies.! Chinese education movement in Malaysia.! Public policy conflict management. PUBLICATIONS Social Resistance in Non-Democracies (co-edit with Weiss, L.M.), publisher to be confirmed, forthcoming). Chinese Education for Malaysians, (Malaysia: Lim Lian Geok Cultural Development Centre and Centre for Malaysian Chinese Studies, 2015). Institutions and Social Mobilization: The Chinese Education Movement in Malaysia (Singapore: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, 2014). Liveability and Sustainability, in W.T. Woo et al. (eds.) The Penang Paradigm (Malaysia: Penang Institute, 2013). Social Mobilization of the Underdogs: The Damansara Save Our School Movement in Malaysia, Pacific Affairs 85 (2) June 2012: 313-333. Proceedings of the Inaugural Conference of the ASEAN Coalition for Clean Governance: What Enables Clean Governance in Democracies? ASEAN Perspectives (co-edit with Teo, S.A.) (Malaysia: Penang Institute, 2012). Mobilizing the Chinese Education Movement in Malaysia, Asia Pacific Memo 174, 18 September 2012. Deepening George Town s Heritage: The Follow-Up and Challenges Ahead, Penang Monthly, 17 October 2012. Deepening George Town s Heritage: The Living Museum, Penang Monthly, 16 October 2012. Social Resistance in a Semi-Democracy, Penang Monthly, 21 May 2012. The Chinese Education Movement in Malaysia, Southern Papers Series 2, Consejo Latinoamericano de Ciencias Sociales, Argentina, 2009. Present Challenges to Conflict Resolution in Southern Thailand (co-author with Laohasiriwong, S.), in A. Swain, J. D. Haan, and J. Hall (eds.) Islam and Violent Separatism (London, New York, Bahrain: Kegan Paul, 2007). Peace Building in Asia Pacific: The Role of Third Parties (co-edit with Laohasiriwong, S.), (Thailand: Khon Kaen University, 2007). Natural Resources Related Conflict Management in Southeast Asia (co-edit with Laohasiriwong, S.), (Thailand: Khon Kaen University, 2006). Proceedings of the International Symposium on Peace Building in Aceh: Lessons from Sri Lanka and Northern Ireland (co-edit with Askandar, K.) (Thailand: Forum Asia and Khon Kaen University, 2004). Political Structure and Dam Conflicts: Comparing Cases in Southeast Asia (co-author with Swain, A.), in World Water Council (ed.) Proceedings of the Workshop on Water and Politics: Understanding the Role of Politics in Water Management (France: The World Water Council, 2004). Political Structure and Public Policy Conflict Management: A Comparative Study on Thailand and Malaysia, in A. Acharya and L.T. Lee (eds.) Asia in the New Millennium (Singapore: Marshall Cavendish International, 2004). Developmental Related Conflict Management and Its Mechanisms: A Study on the Pak Mun Hydroelectric Dam Project, Northeast Thailand, Southeast Asian Conflict Studies Network Working Paper, February (Malaysia: Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2003). 2
PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED 2015, Intangible Cultural Heritage: Innovative Practices, Sustainable Strategies, and Lessons Learnt, George Town World Heritage Incorporated, Malaysia. 2013-2015, Social Resistance in Non-Democracies, Lund University Focus Asia Series. 2013, Penang state government official visit and collaboration with Heilongjiang provincial government, China, Penang State Government, Malaysia. 2012, Penang Paradigm: Development Blueprint for State Government of Penang 2013-2023. 2012, Media Content Analysis Program, Penang State Government, Malaysia. 2012, ASEAN Coalition for Clean Governance, Penang State Government, Malaysia. 2012, Socio-Economic Conditions of the Marginalised Indian Community in Penang, Penang State Government, Malaysia. 2010-2011, Taiwan Experience and the Chinese Education Movement in Malaysia, Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2006-2007, Peace Building in Asia Pacific: The Role of Third Parties, Japan Foundation, Tokyo. 2006, Evaluation team to China on the Asian Human Rights Commission and Asian Legal Resource Centre Project Evaluation, Sweden International Development Agency. 2005, Natural Resources Related Conflict Management in Southeast Asia, Canadian International Development Agency and Development Cooperation Foundation. 2005, Training Workshops on Conflict across Cultures in Southern Thailand, Internationale Weiterbildung und Entwicklung. 2004-2005, Change and Project Management Training Program of Governance and Public Administration Reform Project-Phase II, United Nation Development Programme Lao PDR and Lao PDR Prime Minister s Office. 2004-2005, Good Governance in Thailand from Policy Formulation to Implementation- Local Mediator Training Project, Canadian International Development Agency and Development Cooperation Foundation. 2004-2005, Capacity Building in Conflict Management for Isaan, American Embassy, Bangkok. 2004, Public Participation in Natural Resource Management Facilitator Training Workshop, United Kingdom Department of International Development and World Wild Fund for Nature Thailand. 2004, Issues and Challenges for Peace and Conflict Resolution in Southeast Asia, Southeast Asian Conflict Studies Network. 2003-2006, Conflict Management Training Projects, Sasakawa Peace Foundation and Japan Foundation Asia Center Bangkok. 2002, Developmental Related Conflict Management and its Mechanisms: A Study on the Pak Mun Hydroelectric Dam Project, Northeast Thailand, Southeast Asian Conflict Studies Network Project Grant. 2002, Regional Workshop on Inter-State Conflict Resolution in Southeast Asia, Southeast Asian Conflict Studies Network. 2001, Training Workshop on Issues and Challenges for Conflict Resolution in Malaysia, Southeast Asian Conflict Studies Network. REVIEWER SERVICES! Institute for Southeast Asia Studies, Singapore! Kajian Malaysia! Lund University master examination! Pacific Affairs! Routledge 3
TEACHING COURSES TAUGHT Lund University, Sweden (Master of Science Programme in Asian Studies, 2013-2015)! Political Systems, Governance, and Democratization in Asia! Contemporary South-East Asian Societies! Methodology in Theory and Practice! Introduction to Asian Studies Department of Political Science, National University of Singapore (Undergraduate, 2006-2011)! Introduction to Political Science! Introduction to International Relations! Government and Politics of Southeast Asia! Ethnicity and Religion in Asian Politics School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (Undergraduate,2002-2003)! International Relations! Theory and Practice of Conflict Resolution THESES SUPERVISED 2013-2015, Master of Science Programme in Asian Studies, Lund University, Sweden.! David Sims, Politic and Identity Construction of Isaan.! Likki-Lee Pitzen, Japan s Changing Official Development Aid.! Manon Carle, Emerging Donors in Southeast Asia.! Ulrika Lindstrand, Citizenship and Political Identities in Malaysia.! Yading Li, Rural Self-Governance Reforms in China: Contracting-Governance at Alu Horqin.! Yuan Yuan, Social Mobility in Rural China. THESES EXAMINED 2013-2015, Master of Science Programme in Asian Studies, Lund University, Sweden.! Giannelli, S., Rhetoric and Interests within Japanese ODA.! Graminius, C., Equalization of Basic Health and Family Planning Services? Chinese Migrant Workers as a Social Risk.! Ilbäck, P., Food Safety for Thought: University Students Perceptions of How to Deal with Food Risks.! Liu, J., E.U. and China Economic and Trade Relations under the Context of the Global Financial Crisis of 2008.! Zheng, B., The Influences of Internet Media in Socialization Process of Chinese College Students with Hearing-Disability. 4
Mandarin Bahasa Melayu English Bahasa Indonesia Hokkien Cantonese Thai Swedish LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY Mother-tongue. Excellent in reading, writing, and speaking. Second language. Excellent in reading, writing, and speaking. Excellent in reading, writing, and speaking. Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking. Dialect at home. Excellent in speaking. Fluent in speaking. Fluent in speaking. Basic in reading and writing. Basic in reading, writing, and speaking. SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIP RECEIVED 2012 Training Fellowship, Asian Human Rights and Drug Policy Program 2010-2011 Taiwan Fellowship Program, Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2006-2010 Research Scholarship, National University of Singapore 2002-2003 Master Scholarship, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency 2009 Conference Grant, Switzerland Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies 2008 Conference Grant, Latin American Council of Social Science 2004 Research Fellowship, Asian Political and International Studies Association 2004 Conference Grant, Asia-Europe Foundation ASSOCIATIONS! American Political Science Association! Association for Asian Studies! Asian Political and International Studies Association! Centre for Malaysian Chinese Studies, Malaysia! Chicago Architecture Foundation, United States! Lund University Postdoc Society, Sweden! National University of Singapore Alumni Association, Singapore! Penang Chinese Girls High School Alumni Association, Malaysia! Penang Hokkien Association, Malaysia! Resistance Studies Network, Sweden! Southeast Asian Conflict Studies Network! Swedish Confederation of Professional Associations, Sweden! Switzerland Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies INVITED SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS 2014 Hong Kong Protests, Association of Foreign Affairs, Lund University, Sweden, 22 April 2015. Social Resistance in Southeast Asia, Pacific Basin Research Center Spring Panel, Soka University of America, California, United States, 24 March 2015. Institutions and Social Mobilization: The Chinese Education Movement in Malaysia, The Institute of Malaysian and International Studies Seminar Series No. 2/2015, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 27 January 2015. 5
Institutions and Social Mobilization: The Chinese Education Movement in Malaysia, 1951-2011, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Singapore, 25 August 2014. Bersih Movement and Political Change in Malaysia, Humboldt-Universität Zu Berlin, 27 August 2013. Challenges for Sustainable Cultural Heritage Management, Penang Institute, 24 August 2012. Organizational Conflict Management, Penang Institute, 30 March 2012. Quantum Leaping Political Science, National Chengchi University, Taiwan, 7 June 2011. Social Movements, Identities and Social Classes, State University of Rio de Janeiro, 9 April 2008. MEDIA INTERVIEWS Niluksi Koswanage and Andrea Tan, Anwar in Jail Raises Unity Challenge for Malaysia Opposition, Bloomberg, 11 February 2015, http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-10/anwar-in-prison-highlights-unitytask-for-malaysia-opposition Live and Learn: Chinese education in Malaysia, BFM 89.9 Kuala Lumpur, 29 August 2014. CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Institutions and Social Mobilizations: The Chinese Education Movement in Malaysia (1951-2011), The Association for Asian Studies Annual Conference, 26-29 March 2015, Chicago IL., United States. Taiwan Experience and the Chinese Education Movement in Malaysia The View from the South Conference, 6-9 January 2015, Canberra, Australia. Organized by Australian Centre on China in the World, Australian National University. Introduction, International Symposium on Social Resistance in Non-Democracies, 25-26 November 2014, Lund, Sweden. Organized by Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University, Sweden. Chinese Education for Malaysians, Malaysian Chinese Education Conference, 16-17 September 2014, Ipoh, Malaysia. Organized by LLG Cultural Development Centre and Centre for Malaysian Chinese Studies. Institutions and Social Mobilization, 5 th Southeast Asia Update, 21 June 2013, Wageningen, The Netherlands. Organized by Wageningen University, Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies, International Institute for Asia Studies. ASEAN and the New North-East Asia, 11 th East Asia Net Research Workshop, 9-10 May 2013, Lund, Sweden. Organized by Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University, Sweden. Social Mobilization of the Underdogs in a Non-Liberal Democracy, International Symposium on Entrenched Inequalities: East and West, Focus Asia Series, 27 March 2013, Lund, Sweden. Organized by Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University, Sweden. Dual Coalition System in Malaysia: Beyond Communal Politics? Exploring Frontiers of Southeast Asian Area Studies: Asian Perspectives, 9-11 August 2011, Taipei, Taiwan. Organized by Center for Asia Pacific Area Studies, Academia Sinica Taiwan and Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University, Japan. Active Participation of Youth in Democratization, Assembly for Democracy in Asia, 22-23 August 2011. Organized by Taiwan Foundation for Democracy. 6
Social Movements and Non-Traditional Security in Southeast Asia, Symposium on Contemporary Global Issues: A Dialogue of International Younger Scholars, 20 December 2010, Taichung, Taiwan. Organized by the Graduate Institute of International Politics, National Chung-Hsing University and the Center for Global Peace and Strategy, National Chung-Hsing University, Taiwan. Institutions and Social Mobilization: Save Our School (Damansara) Movement in Malaysia, 5 th Singapore Graduate Forum on Southeast Asia Studies, 5-9 July 2010, Singapore. Organized by the Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore. Institutions and Social Mobilization: The Chinese Education Movement in Malaysia, the Asian Conference on the Social Sciences, 18-21 June 2010, Osaka, Japan. Organized by the International Academic Forum, Japan. Indigenous Knowledge and Systems: Dongjiaozong and Chinese Education Movement in Malaysia, Global South Workshop, 19-23 October 2009, Geneva, Switzerland. Organized by the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva, Switzerland. Quantum Leaping Political Science in Singapore, Malaysia-Singapore Forum on Malaysia and Singapore: Challenges In The New Century, 7-9 December 2009, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Organized by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Malaya, Malaysia. The Politics of the Chinese Education Movement in Malaysia, International Workshop Development and Social Movements in the Countries of the South, 7-8 April 2008, Rio de Jenario, Brazil. Organized by the El Consejo Latinoamericano de Ciencias Sociales. A Task for National Unity: Challenges of Malaysian Educational Politics, Fourth Euroseas Conference, 1-4 September 2004, Paris, France. Organized by the University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne. Regional Cooperation in Peace and Conflict Studies: A Case Study of Southeast Asian Conflict Studies Network, 13 th ASAIHL Thailand Conference on Roles of Universities in the Quest of Peace, 18 June 2004, Khon Kaen, Thailand. Organized by Khon Kaen University, Thailand. Civil and Global Conflict, World Youth Peace Summit Asia Pacific on Voices of the Next Generation :Each One Reach One, 26 February 2004, Bangkok, Thailand. Organized by World Youth Peace. Trends and Patterns of Conflict and Conflict Management in Malaysia, Southeast Asian Conflict Studies Network International Conference on Issues and Challenges for Peace and Conflict Resolution in Southeast Asia, 12-15 January 2004, Penang, Malaysia. Organized by Universiti Sains Malaysia. Malaysian Educational Politics: English Language Policy Implementation and Its Impact to Plural Society, Southeast Asian Conflict Studies Network International Conference, 12-15 January 2004, Penang, Malaysia. Organized by Universiti Sains Malaysia. Political Structure and Public Policy Conflict Management: A Comparative Study on Thailand and Malaysia, First Asian Political and International Studies Association Congress on Asia in the New Millennium: Development, Democracy and Security, 28 November-1 December 2003, Singapore. Organized by National University of Singapore. Democratization and Public Policy Conflict Management in Thailand: The Synthesis of the State and the Civil Society, State and Civil Society in Southeast Asia: Toward Democratic Conflict Resolution, 15-17 October 2003, Bali, Indonesia. -end of cv- 7