Biography
Roy is a current PhD scholar at the Singapore University of Technology and Design. A former managing editor, Roy is experienced in content production, from print photography to digital media, from lifestyle to business white papers, Roy has published work across different genre’s and styles. He has ghost written content for corporate clients and has had image work published on a magazine cover. He enjoys the process of mentoring young writers.
He likes working with youth and teaching at the tertiary level, he was a lecturer at Ngee Ann Polytechnic and Republic Polytechnic where he taught across the communications spectrum, from cross cultural communication, digital content production and effective use of social media, feature writing, to issues in current affairs. He was responsible for the professional development of his students as well as the national education aspects of their learning.
Outside of school he is into making and eating good food, volunteer work in church, motorcycles, photography and gaming.
His current research interests are in communication, youth, video gaming, mobile gaming, and the social consequences aspects of technology.
He believes firmly in paying it forward, remaining relevant and making a difference.
Education
- Certificate of Proficiency, English, University of Cambridge, UK (1997)
- Bachelor of Arts in History, University of Texas at Austin (2003)
- Master of Mass Communication, Nanyang Technological University (2018)
Work Experience
- Lecturer/Associate Lecturer, School for Management and Communication, Republic Polytechnic (2007 to 2019)
- Associate Lecturer, School of Interdisciplinary Studies, Ngee Ann Polytechnic (2015 to 2019)
- Managing Editor, WriterStable (2006-2019)
- Editor, ChinaKnowledge (2005 – 2006)
- Freelance Writer & Photographer (2003-2005)
Selected Publications
Books
- Editor and contributor for China Business Guide, Third Edition China Knowledge Press (ISBN: 981416321-X)
Book Chapters
- Contributor ; Roundtable Viewpoints: International Business, 1st Edition, 2007 (ISBN 0073527815)
Online Content and Other Articles
- International Communications Association Conference 2018, Prague, Czech Republic, Youth and Social Dining.
- Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore, Shifting Undergrounds in East and Southeast Asia: Transformations and Declinations of Cultural Self-Expressions and Communities in Cityscape – Space Invaders as Historically Underground – Illegal Video Arcade Palours, Pirated Disks, Shopping Malls, & the Circuits of Urban Spatiality of Gaming in Singapore (1970s-90s)
- Chasing the Virtual Dragon – Gaming in China – Whitepaper – Clearstate Consulting, 2007
- Gaming takes flight in China, The Business Times, 2005
- Chinese Business: Logistics in China, a new frontier, The Edge Singapore, 2005,
- The digital revolution in China, The Business Times, 2005
- Two huge chances for China to wow the world, The Business Times, 2005
Research Topic
Motorcycling Safety in Singapore: Improving Riding Habits through a Design Thinking intervention