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Dr Sia Chin Chin

Dr. Sia Chin Chin was admitted as Barrister in the Gray’s Inn, London in 2003 after reading law at Cardiff University (Bar Vocational Course) in 2002 and University of Sheffield (LLB). In 2007, She was conferred Erasmus Mundus Bursary to complete her European Master in Law and Economics in University of Paul Cezanne (France), Ghent University (Belgium) and University of Bologna (Italy). She was conferred PhD in 2020 from the Taylor's University (Malaysia). She is a Fellow of Society for Advanced Legal Studies (SALS) University of London, a member of International Bar Association Probono (IBA Probono), Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG), European Network for Clinical Legal Education (ENCLE) and International Association of Law School (IALS). She is invited as an expert, panelist and speaker by various international and academic institutions, including World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), International Telecommunication Union (ITU), as well as other prominent institutions.

Prior to her academic career as a senior law faculty member and Programme Director, Chin Chin has practised as an advocate and solicitor, and has been appointed as a legal advisor in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Italy in the areas of international commercial law, intellectual property law and scientific grants in research contracts for the past 15 years. She holds numerous committee appointments, including Committee Member of Animal Ethics in Teaching and Research (AEC), Human Ethics Committee (HEC) of Taylor’s University, Chair for Sub-Committee of Paper and Publication in Taylor's Teaching and Learning Conference (TTLC), Coordinator of Private Law Cluster in International Conference of Future of Law and Legal Practice (ICFLP), School Programme Committee (SPC) and Student Disciplinary Committee (SDC).

Her primary areas of research are in commercial law, public health focusing on food law and lifelong legal education. Chin Chin is also supervising both postgraduates and undergraduates.

Chin Chin is highly proficient in multiple languages, including Mandarin, English, Italian, Bahasa Melayu and Indonesian. She enjoys travelling, spending quality time with her fantastic family and experiencing new cultures.


Academic Qualification

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Hospitality and Tourism), Taylor's University Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
  • Master in Law and Economics, The University of Bologna in Cooperation with The University of Ghent and The University of Aix Marsaille III , Italy
  • Bachelor of Laws, The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

Professional Qualification

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Bar Vocational Studies, University of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom
  • Postgraduate Cert in Higher Education Teaching & Learning, Taylor's University, Malaysia

Areas of Expertise

  • Social Sciences, Law, Food law
  • Social Sciences, Law, Commercial Law
  • Social Sciences, Education, Life-Long Education

Research Interest

  • Commercial Law
  • Food Law, Public Health
  • Legal Education and Empowerment

Publications

2024
  • The Role of Generative AI in Legal Education and Professional Training - Book Chapter
  • Reining In AI In Europe, BFM 89.9 - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  • United Nations General Assembly's First Global Resolution on Artificial Intelligence: A Commentary, BFM - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  • Nurturing Tomorrow s Digital Leaders: Integrating AI Education In Primary Schools, Rise Malaysia - Digital Media
  • AI Education to Be Introduced in Malaysian Primary Schools by 2027, Bebas News - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
2023
  • Report on "Stories from the field: Overcoming access to justice barriers through grassroots communities' participation and collective action.", Development of Human Resources for Rural Areas (DHRRA) Malaysia - Technical Report
  • ChatGPT: Legal Implications of Algorithmic Bias And Consumer Privacy, Business Today - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  • Legal Implications of ChatGPT, DailyStraits.com - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  • ChatGPT: Legal Implications Of Algorithmic Bias And Consumer Privacy, Tech TRP (The Rakyat Post) - Digital Media
  • ChatGPT is a double-edged sword, BebasNews - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
2022
  • Sam Ke Ting and the basikal lajak case who is the reckless driver?, Sinar Daily - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  • Sam Ke Ting and the basikal lajak case-Who is the reckless driver?, Aliran Malaysia - Digital Media
  • Recklessness and the law, The Star - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  • Antara Ke Ting, penunggang basikal lajak... siapa cuai?, Edisi 9 - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  • Sam Ke Ting and the basikal lajak case: who s the reckless driver?, MySinchew - Digital Media
2021
  • Closing The Gap Through Multidisciplinary Experiential Learning among Law, Computing and Business Students in Fake News Detection in Times of COVID-19 - Article in Proceeding
  • Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale among the Iranian Public People during COVID-19 Pandemic (SCOPUS-Indexed), Frontiers in Public Health - Article in Journals
  • Pro-Bono Virtual Legal Clinics for Enhancement of Social Impact by Communities affected by Covid 19 - Book Chapter
  • Experiential Learning in Times of Covid-19 Via Probono Virtual Legal Clinics and Legal Aid Centre - Article in Proceeding
  • Pro-Bono Virtual Legal Clinic for Communities affected by COVID-19, https://youtu.be/NcM3McOdm4s - Show & Tell in Edutech Asia
2020
  • Innovative School Foodservice Promotes Right to Healthy Food among Adolescents Using Active Learning Strategies - Article in Proceeding
  • Self-regulated Lifelong Learning in Law Using LinkedIn, International Journal of Curriculum and Instruction - Article in Journals
2019
  • Self-regulated Lifelong Learning Using LinkedIn, SSCI Special Issue at Sustainability - Extended Abstract
  • Loneliness in Law - Article in Proceeding
  • A Legal Anatomy of Legislations to Promote Healthy Lifestyle - Article in Proceeding
  • What can law do to combat obesity in Malaysia? (SCOPUS-Indexed) - Article in Proceeding
  • REGULATING UNFAIR CONTRACT TERMS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES IN MALAYSIA - Article in Proceeding
2017
  • Aspirations of a Young Law School: Process, Content and Direction, The Law Review - Article in Journals
2008
  • An Evaluation of the Equity Ownership Regulation in Malaysia - Master Thesis

Research

  • Startup Ecommerce Law for Young Enterpreneurs (SELFYE),  Project Leader, 2022, International
  • An empirical analysis of perceptions of unfair contract terms in Malaysia, Singapore and Australia,  Project Leader, 2022, Private
  • Stories from the field: Overcoming access to justice barriers through grassroots communities participation and collective action,  Co-researcher, 2021 to 2024, International
  • Food safety, sustainable development and global governance,  Co-researcher, 2020 to 2024, International
  • Shaping and promoting a healthy lifestyle through real-time monitoring technology and food legislation,  Co-researcher, 2017 to 2022, Taylor's University

Awards and Stewardship

  • SILVER MEDAL for Invention, Innovation & Design on e-Learning (IIDEL), Competition, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Creativity , 2023
  • Silver Award for International E-Content Development Competition 2023(Open Educational Resources OER Category), Competition, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Creativity , 2023
  • Bronze Award for International E-Content Development Competition 2022(Pitching Category), Competition, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UITM), Creativity , 2022
  • Bronze Award for International E-Content Development Competition 2022(Open Educational Resources OER Category), Competition, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UITM), Creativity , 2022
  • SILVER MEDAL for Invention, Innovation & Design on e-Learning (IIDEL), Competition, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Creativity , 2022
  • GOLD MEDAL for Invention, Innovation & Design on e-Learning (IIDEL), Competition, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Creativity , 2022
  • Exemplary Meritorious Academic Staff (EMAS) Award, Special, Taylor's University, Creativity , 2022
  • Excellent Teaching Engagement, Education, Taylor's University, Teaching Engagement Scale , 2021
  • Silver Award for International E-Content Development Competition 2021 (e-ConDev 2021), Competition, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UITM), Creativity , 2021
  • Silver Award in INNOVATION COMPETITION & EXHIBITION 2021 (InCEx 21), Competition, Kuala Langat Community College, Creativity , 2021

Paper Presented

  • Legal Empowerment Approaches of the Stateless Community through Paralegals, Strategic Litigation & Policy Reforms: Findings from Action Research , Persidangan Kebangsaan Perkembangan, Jurang dan Cabaran dalam Menangani Isu Tanpa Kewarganegaraan yang disebabkan oleh Undang-Undang dan Amalan Ketaksamaan Gender di Malaysia (CONFERENCE), PLEANARY/KEYNOTE SPEAKER , 24/01/2024 to 24/02/2024
  • The Past, Present and Future of AI and Business, AI in Law Congress: Artificial intelligence and new technologies in legal practice" (CONGRESS), INVITED SPEAKER , 12/12/2023 to 12/12/2023
  • AI: An Opportunity For Disruption, BFM x Audi Malaysia CEO Forum 2023 (Expert Panel Discussion), INVITED SPEAKER , 23/08/2023 to 23/08/2023
  • Achievement of SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being: Why Law Matters?, Lex Proficia 2023 (Summer School), INVITED SPEAKER , 15/05/2023 to 26/05/2023
  • The Role of Regulatory Framework in the Metaverse World, The Seventh Session of the Conversation: IP and the Metaverse (in The WIPO Conversation on IP and Frontier Technologies) (CONFERENCE), INVITED SPEAKER , 29/03/2023 to 30/03/2023
  • Nutritional Health of Adolescents : Why Law Matters?, Public Health Nutrition Module (MQB7026) (Course), INVITED SPEAKER , 31/05/2023 to 31/05/2023
  • Achievement of SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being: Why Law Matters?, 5th Lex Proficia Summer Course 2023 (Summer School Programme), INVITED SPEAKER , 15/05/2023 to 25/05/2023
  • Reduce Global Food Insecurity & Obesity: Why Law Matters?, International Conference on Law, Public Policy and Human Right (ICLaPH 2022) DYNAMICS AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAW IN THE ERA OF SOCIETY 5.0 (CONFERENCE), PLEANARY/KEYNOTE SPEAKER , 20/12/2022 to 20/12/2022
  • Achievements of Sustainable Development Goals via Action Research and Pro Bono Projects, International Conference of Legal Clinics in Poland (CONFERENCE), INVITED SPEAKER , 01/12/2022 to 04/12/2022
  • Closing the Gap through Multidisciplinary Experiential e-Learning among Law, Computing and Business Students in Fake News Detection in Times of Covid-19, International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL) (CONFERENCE), ORAL PRESENTER , 28/06/2022