DR. CHOW TONG WOOI (JERRY)

CURRICULUM VITAE
NAME
DR. JERRY T.W. CHOW
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Address: 189H, 11th Floor, Choo Cheeng Khay Apt,
Jalan Choo Cheeng Khay,
50460 Kuala Lumpur, (WP),
MALAYSIA.
Hand phone: +6016.338.8882
Email: pjerrychow@gmail.com
Nationality: Malaysian
Gender: Male
PROFILE
A conscientious leader with twenty years of various leadership career experiences in small, growing,
and large non-profit organizations. Proven administrative and leadership competencies including
communication skills, teaching, coaching, and human relations management. Possess strong core
values of integrity, relationships, and teamwork. Attributes include planning, agile, adaptable,
cross-cultural competence, and people oriented.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE HOGAN PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT
“Described as typically planful, self-controlled, careful, conscientious, and good with details. Also, are
hardworking and solid organizational citizen (i.e. reliable and dependable). Are concerned about rules,
procedures, and task clarity, and will expect projects and assignments to be done well and on time.
Value providing high quality work products and meeting high performance standards. This is
particularly important in jobs requiring accuracy, precision, and attention to detail. Described as one
interested in learning new material, but also see education as a tool rather as an end in itself. One who
is open minded and curious, but also take a practical approach to problem solving” (Hogan Assessment
Systems, 2012).
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Leadership
• Management
• 21st-century leadership
• Organizational behavior

RESEARCH STATEMENT
My research interest has revolved around the areas of the emerging leadership competencies in the
higher education institution, leadership theories, leadership competencies, leadership development,
cross-cultural leadership, strategic leadership, and management amongst others. The primary focus is
in the related areas of effective leadership for individual and organizational performance in the 21stcentury era.
EDUCATION
Putra Business School (PBS), University Putra Malaysia (UPM),
Doctorate in Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Management/Leadership,
Ph.D. Dissertation: “Emerging Leadership Competencies among University Leaders in Higher
Learning Institution,”
2015 (March) – 2018 (November),
43400 Seri Kembangan, SELANGOR.
Trinity Western University (TWU),
Master of Arts in Leadership (MA Lead),
Master Capstone Paper: Leadership Integration Project,
2011(July) – 2012 (August),
7600 Glover Rd, Langley, BC V2Y 1Y1, CANADA.
Ph.D. CORE COURSES COMPLETED
o 2014 (Summer) Organizational Behavior (LPHD 763) Regent University, Virginia Beach, US.
o 2015 (March-June) Theory of Management (GSM5190) PBS, UPM.
o 2015 (March-June) Research Methodology (GSM5115) PBS, UPM.
o 2015 (March-June) Qualitative Research Method (Audit, Faculty of Ecology, UPM).
o 2015 (September-January) Seminar (GSM5998) PBS, UPM.
o 2015 (September-January) Business Statistics (GSM5110) PBS, UPM.
o 2015 (September-December) Human Governance (Audit, PBS, UPM.
o 2016 (February-May) Basic Qualitative (Audit, Faculty of Education, UPM).
o 2016 (September-December) Advance Qualitative Research Methodology (Audit, Faculty
of Education, UPM).
Ph.D. WORKSHOPS ATTENDED AND PARTICIPATED
o 2015 (May) Workshop on Critical Reading and Critical Writing: Writing the Literature Search
(UM)
o 2015 (August) How to Format your Thesis Using MS Word (Fatehah Learning Centre)
o 2015 (August) Doing a Critical Literature Review: Tips to Constructing a Quality Thesis
(MPWS)
o 2015 (September) Literature Review Using ATLAS.ti (MPWS)
o 2015 (September) Mendeley Focus Workshop for Beginners. (Fatehah Learning Centre)
o 2015 (September) Effective Thesis Writing and Graduate on Time (GOT) (Fatehah Learning
Centre)
o 2015 (September) Research Methodology Qualitative Analysis (UM).
o 2015 (October) Literature Review from Effective Searching Approaches to the Ways of Writing
Literature.
o 2016 (March) Writing Problem Statement & Literature Review (UUM)
o 2016 (April) Literature Review (UKM)

o 2016 (May) Preparation for Publication (UKM)
o 2016 (September) High Impact Journal Writing & Publications (UPM)
o 2016 (November) Publication in a Research Journal (UKM)
o 2017 Literature Review & Data Analysis (UPM)
o 2017 (March) Intermediate Qualitative Research
o 2017 (May) From Research to Viva: Common Mistakes & Tips (UPM)
o 2018 (January) Introduction to Publishing for Early Career Researchers (Wiley)
o 2019 (July) Writing and Publishing a Web of science & Scopus Journal Article Writing (ACE;
UM)
o 2019 (November) Writing and Publishing a Web of science & Scopus Journal Article Writing
(ACE; UM)
Ph.D. PUBLIC LECTURES ATTENDED AND PARTICIPATED AT UKM GRADUATE
CENTER
o 2015 – 2018 Twenty (20) topics related to Ph.D. research and thesis
LIST OF CONFERENCE PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS
Conference Papers
Chow, T. W., Salleh, L. M., & Ismail, I. A. (2017, July). Lessons from the major leadership
theories in comparison to the competency theory for leadership practice. Issues in
business strategy in emerging economies: Leadership theory and practice session
presented at the 2nd International Research Conference on Economics Business and
Social Sciences, Penang, Malaysia.
Chow, T. W., Salleh, L. M., & Ismail, I. A. (2017, November). A preferred leadership
portrait of successful cross-cultural leadership. Issues in business strategy in
emerging economies session presented at the 2nd International Research Conference
on Economics Business and Social Sciences (UMI Chapter), Makassar, Indonesia.
Chow, T. W., Salleh, L. M., & Ismail, I. A. (2018, November). 21st-century emerging
leadership competencies in a selected Malaysian higher learning institution. Issues in
business strategy in emerging economies: Management session presented at the 3
rd
International Research Conference on Economics Business and Social Sciences,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Chow, T. W., (2019). Leader versus Manager: A redefinition for the 21 st-century organizational
management. 4th International Conference on Dynamic Innovation 2019 (ICDI 2019),
Malaysia University of Science and Technology, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Chow, T. W., & Adedeji, B. S. (2019). Multi-facet leadership approach for organizational
performance in the evolving globalized landscape of the new millennium era. Issues in
business strategy in emerging economies: Management session presented at the 4th
International Research Conference on Economics, Business and Social Sciences, Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia.
Journal Publications
Chow, T. W., Salleh, L. M., & Ismail, I. A. (2017). Lessons from the major leadership
theories in comparison to the competency theory for leadership practice. Journal of
Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies. Vol 3, No. 2, 2017. http://
publishing.globalcsrc.org/ojs/index.php/jbsee/issue/archive.
Chow, T. W., Salleh, L. M., & Ismail, I. A. (December 2018). A Preferred Leadership
Portrait of Successful Cross-cultural Leadership. Studia UBB Negotia. Vol.62, Issue 4.
2017ISSN (online) 2065-9636. (http://www.studia.ubbcluj.ro/serii/negotia/index_en.html).

Chow, T.W., Siddiqui, S.H., Jabbar, H.A., Nawaz, M.S., (Guest Editors), 21st century Emerging
Leadership Competencies in Malaysian Higher Learning Institutions, Studia UBB Negotia,
Vol. 64, issue 1 (March), 2019, pp. 7‐38, Doi:10.24193/subbnegotia.2019.1.01
Chow, T. W., & Adedeji, B. S. (2020). Multi-facet leadership approach for organizational
performance in the evolving globalized landscape of the new millennium era. International
Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Vol. 24, Issue 02, 2020 ISSN: 1475-7192
Chow, T. W., (2021). Leader versus Manager: Lessons from Top Business Executives. Annals of
Management and Organizational Research (AMOR). ISSN 2685-7715, Vol 2, No 1, 2020,
53-65. https://doi.org/10.35912/amor.v2i1.630
Mu Jian., & Chow, T.W. (2020). How to Innovate and Perfect the Management Mechanism of
College Students’ Ideological and Political Education in The Internet Era. Digital Space.
互联网时代如何创新和完善大学生思政教育管理机制 – 中国知网 (cnki.net). China.
Tang Jing, & Chow, T.W. (2021). Analysis on the Online Education Research Topic in China—under
the Background of COVID-19 Epidemic Era. Learning and Education. Volume 10, Issue 4,
ISSN:2251-2802
Yuen, W.J., & Chow, T.W. (2021). Overview of mobile autonomous learning in Chinese higher
education. Journal of Frontiers in Educational Research. Volume 1, Number 5, 2021. DOI:
10.23977/jfer.2021.010517
Yuen, W.J., & Chow, T.W. (2022). Dominant Determinants of University Law Students’ Mobile
Autonomous Learning and Mobile Self-Efficacy in Xi’an, China. Learning & Education
(ISSN:2251-2802).
Zhang Huan & Tong Wooi, Chow (2022). Opportunities and challenges brought by artificial
intelligence to education. International Journal of Social Science and Education Research
IJOSSER) ISSN: 2637-6067. Vol. 5, No. 3, DOI: 10,6918/IJOSSER
Zhang Huan & Tong Wooi, Chow (2022). American transition from kindergarten to primary school
system and its enlightenment to China. Journal of Frontiers in Educational Research.
Media Publications
Chow, T.W., & Geoffrey Williams, (2021, March, 9th). Time for a rethink of business leadership
styles. The Malaysian Insight: Your Insight. Retrieved from https://www.themalaysianinsight.
com/s/304413
MEMBERSHIP
*Approved Teaching Permit (PM/IPTS/2019/03/1330) by Ministry of Education (HE), Malaysia.
Associate Fellow, Center for Sustainability Research and Consultancy (CSRC), http://www.global
csrc.org/our-team/associate-fellows.
Chartered Manager (CMgr) of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), UK.
Member (MCMI) of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), UK.
Reviewer Committee Member, “International Conference on Applied Sciences, Engineering,
Technology & Management (ICASETEM -19), APU, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
http://icasetem.com/reviewer-committee.php.
Credential Member of the Assemblies of God of Malaysia. No. 95, Jalan Gasing, Seksyen 10, 46000
Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.

EXPERIENCE
Presentation Talk, 10th November 2021. Knowledge Management, Malaysia University of Science
and Technology
Senior Lecturer, 2018 – present
Malaysia University of Science and Technology, Block B, Encorp Strand Garden Office, no 12 Jalan
PJU 5/1, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
Courses taught: Leadership and Management in Organizations (MBA). Introduction to Management
(Foundation, DBS, BBA), Principles of Management including blended learning (BBA),
Organizational Behaviour (BBA, DBS), Research Methodology (BTL), International Business (BBA),
Foundation of Human Resource Management (Foundation, BBA), Marketing Management (BBA),
Principles of Marketing (BBA), International Business (BBA), Principles of Economics (BBA),
Concept of Civilization (MPU-Titas), BBA Project Paper Writing, Introduction to Marketing (DBS).
Other responsibilities: Lectures, supervision of group presentations, marking and grading of student’s
scripts and assignments, test, or quiz. Other related administrative responsibilities.
BBA Project Person-in-Charge, 2018 – present (74 students)
BBA Internship Program Oversight 2018 – present (89 students)
Thesis Supervisor (MBA & PhD) 2018 – present
MBA Thesis Supervision, (4). MBA Thesis Completed (1). Ph.D. Thesis Main Supervisor (12). PhD
Proposal Défense Completed (1), PhD Candidate Completed Pre-Viva (3), PhD Candidate Completed
Viva (1).
Examiner (MBA & PhD) 2018 – present
MBA co-examiner (9), MBA internal examiner (2), PhD Proposal Defence Examiner (15), Ph.D.
PhD Pre-Viva Examiner (9), PhD Thesis Internal Examiner (8), PhD Viva Voce Examiner (2).
Sessional Instructor, 2013
Trinity Western University (BA Lead Dept), 7600 Glover Rd, Langley, BC V2Y 1Y1, Canada.
Course: Historical concepts and theories of leadership,
Other responsibilities: Lectures, supervision of presentations, marking and grading of student’s
scripts.
GROUP Pastoral Management Team, 2001 – 2006
Calvary Church, No 2, Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Outreach Minister, 2006 – 2011
Calvary Church Outreach Centres (20 Outreaches), Missions Department, Malaysia.
Public Speaking, Teaching, Training, Coordination and Development
Administrator, 2006-2011
Calvary Press, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Courses taught: Leadership, lay leadership training, topical studies, practical living.
Other responsibilities: Administrate the Press work, coordinate leaders, and develop outreach centres.

Coordinator, 1990-2000
Lunch Hour Fellowship & Calvary Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Public Speaking, Teaching, and Fund Raising for Projects,
Courses taught: Lay leadership training, topical studies, practical living, and youths mentoring.
Other responsibilities: Coordinate group meetings and services, mentoring, develop ministry work.
Contract Estimator, 1984
Contract Supervisor, 1982-1983
Wallock Systems Sdn Bhd (Subsidiary of Pernas Sime-Darby)
Specialized contractor: Coordinate project works. Prepare estimate of projects.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Awarded MA Lead Grant and King Chi Tong Endowment Award, Summer 2012, Trinity Western
University, Langley, BC, Canada.
MA Lead Scholarship, Summer 2011, Trinity Western University, Langley, BC, Canada.
MyBrain15 Scholarship (MyPh.D.), Ministry of Education (HE), Malaysia.
REFEREES
Professor Dr. Ismi Ismail, Rev. Sean Prasad,
Relationship: Friend, Relationship: Friend,
Position: Director IPSAS, Position: Senior Pastor,
Institute of Social Science Research, Good Tidings Assembly,
University Putra Malaysia. Shah Alam, Selangor.
Hand phone: 012-6381712 Hand phone: 016-6535550
(Revised copy: February 12th, 2022)