University of Nottingham Malaysia
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Kung Ming Tiong

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences

Contact

  • workRoom EB05b Orange Building
    Malaysia Campus
    Jalan Broga
    43500 Semenyih
    Selangor Darul Ehsan
    Malaysia
  • work+6 (03) 8924 8278
  • fax+6 (03) 8924 8019

Teaching Summary

Mr. Tiong teaches mathematics and statistics and loves to quote "Mathematics is Beautiful". His philosophy is that mathematics/statistics is to be appreciated and loved. He encourages students to… read more

Research Summary

Mr. Tiong is currently developing a mental mathematics game.

Selected Publications

  • TIONG, K. M. and TING, T. K., 2012. Speed++TM: A New Pencil Puzzle for Mental Arithmetic Information Management and Business Review. 4(12), 601-605
  • YEW, N. Z., TIONG, K. M. and YONG, S. T., 2012. Path-finding in a Maze-like Puzzle using Multipartite Graph Algorithm. In: Proceedings of Hong Kong International Conference on Engineering and Applied Science (HKICEAS), 14-16 December 2012, Hong Kong, China
  • TIONG, K.M., YEOH, L.J. and LAW, K.B., 2012. PermuThink - a Permutation Card Game. In: Proceedings of International Conference on Information Technology and Applied Mathematics (ICITAM) 2012, 06 September 2012, Jakarta, Indonesia No. 1. Vol. 1. Faculty of Information Technology, Tarumanagara University. 56-59
  • TIONG, K. M., 2012. Getting rid of cheating in chess: inspirations from university exams ChessBase News. Available at: <http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=8594>

Mr. Tiong teaches mathematics and statistics and loves to quote "Mathematics is Beautiful". His philosophy is that mathematics/statistics is to be appreciated and loved. He encourages students to look at mathematics/statistics as a lively and interesting discipline. Currently, he teaches 3 modules:

  • Introduction to Mathematical Techniques
  • Quantitative Methods A
  • Quantitative Methods B

Past Research

Mr Tiong researched on Mathematical Games Design and Development; Mathematical Thinking; Mathematics Education; Learning Issues; Online and Distance Learning.

  • LEE, S. Y. and TIONG, K. M., 2013. Algorithmic Generation of Chinese Lattice Designs International Journal of Computer and Communication Engineering. 2(6), 706-710
  • TIONG, K. M., 2013. Statistics Group Projects for Foundation Business Students: Examples of Practice Using GAISE In: Proceedings of the 2nd International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Conference. 53-59
  • TIONG, K.M., YEOH, L.J. and LAW, K.B., 2012. PermuThink - a Permutation Card Game. In: Proceedings of International Conference on Information Technology and Applied Mathematics (ICITAM) 2012, 06 September 2012, Jakarta, Indonesia No. 1. Vol. 1. Faculty of Information Technology, Tarumanagara University. 56-59
  • TIONG, K.M., 2012. Badminton's "Grandmaster Draw" vs Chess ChessBase News. Available at: <http://www.chessbase.com/newsprint.asp?newsid=8396>
  • YEW, N. Z., TIONG, K. M. and YONG, S. T., 2012. Path-finding in a Maze-like Puzzle using Multipartite Graph Algorithm. In: Proceedings of Hong Kong International Conference on Engineering and Applied Science (HKICEAS), 14-16 December 2012, Hong Kong, China
  • TIONG, K. M. and TING, T. K., 2012. Speed++TM: A New Pencil Puzzle for Mental Arithmetic Information Management and Business Review. 4(12), 601-605
  • TIONG, K. M., 2012. Getting rid of cheating in chess: inspirations from university exams ChessBase News. Available at: <http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=8594>
  • N. KARJANTO AND K.M. TIONG, 2011. Stability of the NLS Equation with Viscosity Effect Journal of Applied Mathematics. 11 pages
  • YEW, N.Z., TIONG, K.M. and YONG, S.T., 2011. Recursive Path-finding in a Dynamic Maze with Modified Tremaux's Algorithm. In: Proceedings of International Conference on Applied Mathematics and Engineering Mathematics (ICAMEM), 21-23 December 2011, Phuket, Thailand Issue 60. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (WASET). 845-847
  • TIONG, K. M and ET AL, eds., 2009. School of Science and Technology Biennial Research Report 2007-2008 School of Science and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sabah.
  • TIONG, K. M. & KOH, M. L., 2009. Simple Visual Demonstration of the Regularity of Prime Number Distribution Shekhar (New Series) International Journal of Mathematics. 1(1), 125-131
  • TIONG, K. M., ed., 2009. School of Science and Technology Biennial Research Report 2007-2008 School of Science and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sabah.
  • TIONG, K. M., 2008. Shuffle: a game of card arrangement. Eureka (Journal of the Cambridge Mathematical Society). 59, 11-13
  • TIONG, K. M., 2008. Seeing Plants through the Eyes of Mathematics (in Polish) Delta, November Issue, backcover.
  • MOHD. HARUN ABDULLAH ET AL., ed., 2008. Proceedings of the 7th Annual Seminar on Science and Technology School of Science and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sabah.
  • TIONG, K. M, 2008. They say mathematics is beautiful (poem) The College Mathematics Journal. 39(2), 128
  • YONG, S. T. & TIONG, K. M., 2008. Video/Computer Games: Differences in Gender Preferences, Participation and Perception Game Journal. 3(1), (online)
  • TIONG, K. M., 2008. Becoming a Calendar Pseudo Savant (in Polish) Delta, May Issue. 12-13
  • TIONG, K. M. AND LEE, Y. P., 2008. Novel Sliding Puzzles: SudoSlide and LatinSlide Game Journal. 3(1),
  • TIONG, K. M, 2007. The beauty of mathematical language (poem) Philosophy of Mathematics Education Journal. 22,
  • TIONG, K. M, 2005. On Student Opinions Regarding Mathematical Beauty In: Proceedings of 4th Annual Seminar on Science and Technology, 14-15 September, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, pp. 95-100. ISBN 978-983-2643-98-2.
  • SULAIMAN, F. & TIONG K. M., 2005. Gender Differences in Computer Knowledge and Skills amongst UMS Students In: Proceedings of International Symposium on E-learning, 25-26 July, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. [CD-ROM].
  • TIONG, K. M. AND SIM, K. S., 2005. Asynchronous vs. Synchronous Interaction. In: P. ROGERS, G. BERG, J. BOETTCHER, C. HOWARD, L. JUSTICE, & K. SCHENK, ed., Encyclopedia of Distance Learning 1. Information Science Reference, USA. 104 – 113
  • TIONG, K. M., 2005. Postgraduate Degree by Distance Learning. In: P. ROGERS, G. BERG, J. BOETTCHER, C. HOWARD, L. JUSTICE, & K. SCHENK, ed., Encyclopedia of Distance Learning 3. Information Science Reference, USA. 1494 –1502
  • TIONG, K. M., 2004. Teaching Mathematical Thinking to CHC Learners through Paradox: An Exploration In: Paper presented at the Teaching and Learning Forum, 9-10 February, Murdoch University, Perth, Australia.
  • TIONG, K. M., 2004. The Death of the Art of Writing: Myth or Reality? Ubiquity. 5(4), 17-23
  • TIONG, K. M. & YONG, S. T., 2004. Confucian Heritage Culture Learners’ and Instructors’ Expectations and Preferences in Collaborative Learning: Convergence or Divergence? In: Proceedings of HERDSA Annual Conference, 4-7 July, Curtin University of Technology, Sarawak Campus, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia. [CD-ROM] ISSN 1441-001x.
  • TIONG, K. M. & ZAINAL A. A., 2003. On the Splitting of a Solitary Wave Propagating Over a Slowly Varying Topography In: Proceedings of 11th National Symposium on Mathematical Sciences, 22-24 December, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, pp. 283-293. ISBN 983-2643-27-9.
  • TIONG, K. M and YONG, S. T. & LAU S. T., 2003. The Challenges of Mathematics Curriculum Development at an Offshore Campus: A Case of Curtin University of Technology, Sarawak Campus In: Proceedings of International Conference on Science and Mathematics Education, 14-16 October, University of Malaya City Campus, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. [CD-ROM] ISBN 983-41587-0-X.

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University of Nottingham Malaysia
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Malaysia

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