​​​​Dr. Vik Nair​

1996

Prepared the Proposal for Intensified Research in Priority Area (IRPA) by Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment
Project Title: “Comprehensive expert systems for environmental impact assessments (EIA) evaluations, approvals and monitoring”. Joint Researcher / External (National) funding of RM900,000

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1998

Commercialisation of Expert System for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) project with XYBASE Sdn. Bhd. And Universiti Putra Malaysia. The project was funded by the Ministry of Science, Environment and Technology under the Intensified Research in Priority Areas (IRPA) funding. Joint Researcher / External (National) funding

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1999

Prepared the Proposal for Intensified Research in Priority Area (IRPA) by Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment
Project Title: “Comprehensive expert systems for information capturing, sharing and managing for bio resources, ecotourism and related industries.” Joint Researcher / External (National) funding of RM500,000

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Research on “Smart Field Management Computerised System Prototype for Immature and Mature Oil Palm Plantation”.  Commissioned by Universiti Putra Malaysia. Joint Researcher / No funding
 

 

2003

Research on “Instructional Information and Communication Technology: Opportunities and Impediments to Hospitality and Tourism Educators”. Commissioned by Taylor’s University College. Joint Researcher / No funding
 

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2004

Research on “Perception of Hospitality and Tourism Educators towards Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Pedagogy in Education: A Malaysian Context”. Commissioned by Taylor’s University College. Joint Researcher / No funding
 

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2005

Research on “Application of a Simulation Exercise in Hospitality & Tourism Curriculum”. Commissioned by Taylor’s University College. Joint Researcher / No funding
 

​Research on “Application of Ecotourism Rating in Summerset Colonial Hotel and Villas at Rompin, Pahang, Malaysia”.  Commissioned by Summerset Colonial Hotel and Villas. Lead Researcher / No funding

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Research on “Managing Business Risk in Digital Era”. Commissioned by Taylor’s University College. Joint Researcher / No funding

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Research on “An Exploratory Study on Bicycle Tour as Niche Market Tour Package in Malaysia”. Commissioned by Taylor’s University College. Joint Researcher / No funding
 

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2006

Research to investigate the “Issues and Pressure Points in Langkawi Tourism Development: Understanding the Responsible Tourism Landscape”. The project was funded by Taylor’s University College, Wild Asia and Langkawi Development Authority. Lead Research / Internal funding of RM16,650
 

​Research on “Crisis Management Plan: The Impact of the Tsunami on Tourism in Malaysia”. Commissioned by Taylor’s University College & University of Toulouse, France. Lead Researcher / No funding
 

​Research on “Developing Benchmarks for Ecotourism Certification in Malaysia”. Commissioned by Taylor’s University College. Lead Researcher / No funding

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Research on “An Exploratory Study on the Seeds of Research in Private Colleges and University-Colleges in Malaysia”.  Commissioned by Taylor’s University College. Lead Researcher / No funding
 

​Research on “Poverty Alleviation via Tourism in Malaysia”. Commissioned by Taylor’s University College. Joint Researcher / No funding
 

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​2007

Research on “First-Year Experience of International Students in Hospitality & Tourism Programme: A Private Higher Education Viewpoint”. Project was commissioned by National Higher Education Research Institute (IPPTN) based in Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Joint Researcher / No funding
 

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2008

Research on “Hospitality & Tourism Vocation: Program Selection in a Private Institution of Higher Learning in Malaysia.” Joint research collaboration with Victoria University, Australia for the Council of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (CHRIE). Joint Researcher / No funding
 

​Research on “Poverty Alleviation Strategy via Tourism in Malaysia’s Mega Development Corridor Projects”. Commissioned by Taylor’s University College. Lead Researcher / No funding
 

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2009

Research on “Community-based Tourism (CBT) Project: A Case Study of the Homestay Initiative of Tasik Bera’s Semelai Tribe in Peninsular Malaysia”. Commissioned by Taylor’s University College. Joint Researcher / No funding
 

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2010

Research on “Poverty Eradication via Sustainable Community Based Tourism: A Case Study of the Kelabit Community in Bario, Sarawak”. Commissioned by Taylor’s University. Lead Researcher / Internal funding of RM7,600
 

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2011-2016

Research on “National Multi-Dimensional Responsible Rural Tourism Capacity Framework for Sustainable Tourism”. Commissioned by Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia via the Long Term Research Grant Scheme (LRGS). Lead Researcher / External funding of RM9million
 

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2011

Research on “Revision Of Section 34a Of The Environmental Quality Act 1974 And Environmental Quality (Prescribed Activities) (Environmental Impact Assessment) Order 1987”. Commissioned by Jawatankuasa Perubahan Undang-Undang Malaysia. Lead Researcher / External funding of RM27,000

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2012-2013

Research on “Public-Private Equilibrium (PPE) – Balancing Growth with Quality and Equity”. Commissioned by Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia via National Higher Education Research Centre (IPPTN). Lead Researcher / External funding of RM200,000

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2014-2015

Research on “Survey Research for Increasing the Potential of Port-Dickson as a Leading Beach Resort Tourism Destination”. Commissioned by District Office Port Dickson, Malaysia via Taylor’s Research Grant Scheme (TRGS). Joint Researcher / Internal funding of RM30,000.

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2013-2015

Research on “Developing an ASEAN Tourism Research and Knowledge Transfer Framework: Strategies and Policies for Regional Integration and Development”. Commissioned by Taylor’s University via Taylor’s Research Grant Scheme (TRGS). Joint Researcher / Internal funding of RM52,200.

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2014-2016

Research on “Langkawi Google Glass Augmented Reality (AR): A Feasibility Study”. Commissioned by Taylor’s University via Taylor’s Research Grant Scheme (TRGS). Joint Researcher / Internal funding of RM25,000.

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2016-2017

Research on “Towards a model of concerted and participative food heritage touristic valorization process: Kelabit indigenous community, Sarawak”. Commissioned by Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia under the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS). Co-Researcher / External funding of RM80,700

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