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Educator and researcher with over 17 years of
experience in higher education. Competent in developing problem-based-learning teaching strategies and practicing active-learning to
inspire students to reach their full potential. Proficient facilitator in
real-world setting application of the learned theories. Skilled in
optimizing learning curves by connecting curriculum contents with
findings from R&D projects collaborating with the local industry.
Experienced in guiding students with constructive feedback to foster
growth of critical thinking skills and innovative problem-solving
competence. Actively engaging in multi-disciplinary research areas: Sustainability & Circularity in Product Development, LCA,
System Thinking, Human-Centered Design, Augmented Reality in
product design, Solar Energy Production, Thermal Energy Storage,
CAD and FEA, Generative Design
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Disciplines
- Mechanical Engineering
Person Types
- Staff
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 1 Active
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CRTH: Climate resilient test house: A renewable energy-integrated urban indoor farming hub for sustainability living, learning and climate action
Lai, Y. C. (PI), Liang, R. (CoPI), Ali, A. (CoI), Chin, C. (CoI), Abdalla Abakr, Y. (CoI) & Li, Y. (CoI)
1/10/25 → 30/06/28
Project: University Funded Projects › Interdisciplinary Research Engagement Fund
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Enhancing performance feedback in computer-based aviation training simulations
Wang, X., Sun, X., Qu, X., Kang, Y., Lan, R., Yao, C. & Lai, Y. C., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Ergonomics.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
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GRIPPY: A VR Grip Controller for Combating Sarcopenia in Elderly
Leong, H., Wu, J., Lai, Y. C., Faulon, L., Sun, X. & Lee, B. G., Apr 2025, Proceedings - 2025 IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces Abstracts and Workshops, VRW 2025. Los Alamitos, CA, USA: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 1656-1657 2 p. (Proceedings - 2025 IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces Abstracts and Workshops, VRW 2025).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Is augmented reality a new paradigm in design education when educational subsidy decreases?
Lai, Y. C., 2017, Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education: Building Community: Design Education for a Sustainable Future, E and PDE 2017. Gulden, T., Pavel, N., Kovacevic, A., Buck, L., Bohemia, E. & Berg, A. (eds.). Institution of Engineering Designers, The Design Society, p. 549-554 6 p. (Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education: Building Community: Design Education for a Sustainable Future, E and PDE 2017).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
Emotion eliciting in affective design
Lai, Y. C., 2014, Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education: Design Education and Human Technology Relations, E and PDE 2014. Wits, W., Bohemia, E., Eggink, W., Eger, A., Kovacevic, A. & Parkinson, B. (eds.). Institution of Engineering Designers, The Design Society, p. 479-484 6 p. (Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education: Design Education and Human Technology Relations, E and PDE 2014).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Semantic-Web Supported Knowledge Management System: An Approach to Enhance Collaborative Building Design
Lai, Y. C., Carlsen, M., Christiansson, P. & Svidt, K., 2003, Towards a Vision for Information Technology in Civil Engineering: Proceedings of the Fourth Joint International Symposium on Information Technology in Civil Engineering. Flood, I. & Flood, I. (eds.). p. 127-141 15 p. (Towards a Vision for Information Technology in Civil Engineering).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
11 Citations (Scopus)