Academic Portfolio & Resume

Dr. Seloamoney Palaniandy

Emeritus Professor & International Pedagogy Trainer

Highly respected educationist in Malaysia and the region, specializing in pedagogy, curriculum development, postgraduate thesis supervision, and social science research methods. Over 45 years of teaching and training experience across Oxford, Cambridge, Leicester, Papua New Guinea, and Malaysia.

Motto: "Promoting Love for Education and the love for Learners. Taking Teacher Education to the Next Level of Excellence."

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Biography & Profile

Credentials & Areas of Expertise

About Dr. Selva

Dr. Seloamoney Palaniandy, best known as Dr. Selva among friends and colleagues, is a distinguished scholar whose academic career spans more than four decades. Over the years, he has worked in culturally diversified academic environments under various capacities.

He is currently an Emeritus Professor, a Licensed International Pedagogy Trainer, and a Certified International Trainer in Postgraduate Supervision & Review. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teachers, United Kingdom (FCollT), and a veteran of the International Society of Teacher Education (ISfTE).

Dr. Selva served as an Associate Professor and Acting Executive Dean of the School of Education at the University of Goroka, Papua New Guinea. He has also held senior academic positions in several Malaysian universities (IUKL, Saito, Asia e-University, Manipal Global NXT) specializing in Pedagogy, Management Sciences, Business, and Entrepreneurial studies.

Higher Education & Degrees

  • PhD in Managerial Sciences – University of Oxford, UK
  • Doctorate in Education (EdD) – University of Leicester, UK
  • Post Doctoral Research – Oxbridge (Oxford & Cambridge), UK (2012)
  • MA in Professional Studies in Education – University of Leicester, UK
  • MA in Business Administration – University of California, Los Angeles, US
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Language Studies – University Malaya (1980)
  • Bachelor of Science in Education – University of the Philippines (1985)
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – San Sebastian College (1995)
  • Bachelor of Education – University of Edith Cowan / WACAE, Australia (1983)
  • Group Diploma in Law – University of London, UK

Specialist Licenses & Certifications

Postgraduate Supervision Certificate

University of Cambridge, UK (2012)

University Pedagogy International Program

Brock University, Canada (2019)

Postgraduate Supervision Fundamentals

University of Agder, Norway (2025)

Postgraduate Supervisory Training (Oxford Golden Rules)

University of Oxford, UK

Core Areas of Expertise

Pedagogy & Andragogy

Comprehensive training on advanced pedagogical and andragogical models for school teachers, teacher training institutes, and university lecturers. Licensed instructor for Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and upskilling staff.

Curriculum Development & Design

Experienced in writing and organizing complete educational curricula for Diploma, Bachelor, and Master's programs according to national audit bodies (MQA, Ministry of Education Cambodia, PNG, etc.). Specialist in outcome-based evaluation.

Social Science Research Methods

Specialist in teaching and supervising Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods research configurations. Authored multiple guides on navigating conceptual frameworks, literature reviews, and statistics.

Critical & Creative Thinking Skills

Developer of modules on cognitive skills, critical decision-making, and behavioral control in education. Has conducted training for corporate divisions and the Royal Malaysian Police force.

Educational Measurement & Evaluation

Expertise in assessment methods, educational psychology, standard-based education, grading moderation, and rater assessment in higher education environments.

Management & Business Subjects

Lectured on Principles of Management, Risk Management, Strategic Management, Technology Management, Innovation Management, and Project Management for PhD and MBA courses.

Career History

Academic & Professional Journey

2020 – Present

Adjunct Professor & Postgraduate Supervisor

Saito University College, Asia e-University, Manipal Global NXT, APU, Westminster College

Providing postgraduate coaching, supervising doctoral and master's candidates, developing micro-credential programs, and conducting staff development programs.

Show Responsibilities
  • Nottingham University (Malaysia Campus): Staff development and upskilling virtual programs for Bangladesh universities funded by the World Bank (2022).
  • Saito University College: Created micro-credential frameworks and led workshops on Assessment, Evaluation, and Feedback.
  • Manipal Global NXT: Acting as PhD thesis internal examiner and face-to-face/online supervisor.
  • Postgraduate Coaching: Formulating free online support networks for international PhD/Master's candidates in research methodologies.
2018 – 2020

Associate Professor & Acting Executive Dean

School of Education, University of Goroka, Papua New Guinea

Led teacher training programs, modernized post-graduate thesis reviews, and established research frameworks for staff development.

Show Responsibilities & Initiatives
  • Research Committee Initiation: Conducted weekly Special Research Methods Classes to upskill university staff.
  • Thesis Review Committee: Restructured postgraduate viva and thesis review procedures; hosted special workshops for supervisors.
  • Community Outreach: Organised community development projects in Eastern Highlands schools (established Science Gardens, Self-Access Learning Centers, and teacher upskilling).
  • 2nd National Education Conference: Served as lead advisor and organizer of the conference officiated by PM James Marape in August 2019.
  • South Pacific Teacher Training Extension: Formulated programs to extend teacher training to the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.
2010 – 2017

Associate Professor & Senior Lecturer

Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL), Malaysia

Lectured on research methodologies and management studies. Chaired the Pedagogy and Professional Development Committee.

Show Responsibilities & Sharing Sessions
  • Professional Training: Official pedagogy trainer for IUKL staff members. Chaired outcome-based evaluation and MQA accreditation committees.
  • Thesis Supervision: Graduated 25 Master's by Research candidates and 10 PhD candidates.
  • International Conferences: Chaired the Biannual International Conference on Business Infrastructure (2012, 2014) and hosted the ISfTE-Asia Pacific 2016 conference.
  • Staff Development Lectures:
    • Outcome Based Evaluation and MQA Requirements (2010)
    • Educational Measurement & Evaluation (Engineering Division) (2010)
    • Understanding Qualitative Research (2011)
    • Differences between Project Paper, Thesis, and Dissertation (2013)
    • Selecting Research Titles and Framing Questions (2016)
2008 – 2010

Postgraduate Coordinator / Liaison Officer

University of Oxford & University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Managed communication, postgraduate affairs, and coordination between programs at Oxford and Leicester.

1998 – 2008

Part-Time Tutor

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Tutored and graded assignments for professional studies and education programs.

1990 – 1997

Teacher Educator

Teacher Education Division, Ministry of Education, Malaysia

Taught pedagogical and curriculum development methods to teacher candidates across Malaysia.

1980 – 1990

Language Teacher

Ministry of Education, Malaysia

Instructed language courses at 5 primary schools and 5 secondary schools throughout Malaysia.

1977 – 1978

Broadcaster

Radio-TV Malaysia (RTM)

Initiated professional work in communications and media broadcasting.

Academic Outputs

Authored Books & Research Publications

Dec 2025

On the shoulders of Giants

Reconciling Theoretical and conceptual configurations in Social Science Research. A PhD Guide.

April 2023

Trees Versus Forest

Navigating Norms and Nuances in Qualitative Research. A Guide to Thinking Outside the Thesis Box.

Sep 2021

Pygmalion in Doctoral Supervision

A Practical Guide to the Critical Pedagogy in Social Sciences.

Feb 2021

Literature Review Versus Review of Literature

A Comprehensive Guide to your PhD Success.

Oct 2012

The Language of Student Discipline

Teachers as Moral Agents (344 pages).

These books are currently in writing and formatting stages, scheduled for publication by December 2026.
01
Quantitative Research: Concepts and Configurations in Statistical Data Analysis

A PhD Guide focused on statistical frameworks in Social Sciences.

02
Writing your PhD Research Proposal for Social Sciences

A template-driven structural guide for young research scholars.

03
Nomenclature (Research for Social Sciences)

Glossary and definitions mapping variables, parameters, and methodologies.

04
The Language of Research Intelligence: Academic Writing

Enhancing critical reasoning, logical flow, and academic prose.

05
Pedagogical Issues in Higher Education

An audit of outcome-based teaching standards in Southeast Asia.

06
Parental Intervention in Schooling

A comparative study of Malaysian, Norwegian and Japanese schools, in collaboration with Norwegian and Japanese counterparts.

07
Educational Transformation in the Post Covid Era

A 10-Nation Project funded and supported by the Japanese Government.

British Journal of Educational Psychology

Integration of Motivation and Cognition

Number 2, 2003. Investigation of student cognitive pathways relative to internal drive dynamics.

Journal of International Society for Teacher Education (JISFTE)

Collegiality and Instructional Support

Vol.21, No.2, 2017. Study on peer mentoring, knowledge-sharing behavior among staff in higher learning institutions.

IMPACT, Journal of the Chartered College of Teachers

Developing a Learning Culture

Issue 5, 2019. Frameworks for school management to foster proactive andragogical development.

Journal of Studies in Higher Educational Evaluation

Raters Assessment in Higher Education

Vol.31, Number 1, 2005. Evaluating moderations in examination papers and internal rubrics.

MBA Edge, Malaysia

Incremental Innovation versus Radical Innovation

October Issue 2011. Analysing management transformations inside electronic manufacturing entities.

Yogyakarta, Indonesia (2014)
Teacher Professionalism and its Implications for Instructional Leadership & Discipline

Published in the Conference Proceedings of the International Conference on School Improvement and Effectiveness.

Yogyakarta, Indonesia (2014)
Use and Effectiveness of Technology in Education: Student Perceptions of PPT Slides

Published in the Conference Proceedings of the International Conference on School Improvement and Effectiveness.

Kyoto, Japan (2014)
Student-lecturer Inter-relationship in Malaysian Institutions of Higher Learning

Presented at the Asia Pacific Student Services Association Conference (APSSA).

Osaka, Japan (2013)
Are Students our 'Customers'? Bureaucratic Implications of the Student-Customer Concept

Published in the Proceedings of the 5th Asian Conference on Education.

Athens, Greece (2007)
Teacher Behavior versus Student Behavior (Book Chapter)

Published by ATINER in *The Teacher and the Teaching Profession: Current Research and International Issues* (pp. 289-302).

IUKL, Malaysia (2012)
The Cutting Edge: Technology-based Innovative Solutions in a Malaysian Electronics Firm

Published in the Conference Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Infrastructure.

Global Footprint

Visiting Professorships & Keynotes

Search and filter through the complete database of Dr. Selva's 19 Visiting Professorships, 36 Keynote/Guest Addresses, and 19 Conference Attendances worldwide.

Affiliations & Gallery

Memberships, Travel & Photo Gallery

Professional Bodies (18 Affiliations)

Fellow of College of Teachers, UK (FCollT) (Since 2009)
Chairman of Malaysian Chapter – International Society for Teacher Education (ISfTE 2016)
Committee Member of ISfTE (Since 2016 - present: Japan, Canada, Brazil, Bhutan)
Life Member of Qualitative Research Association of Malaysia (QRAM) (Since 2000)
Life Member of Malaysian Foundation of Teachers (Since 1990)
Life Member of United Nations Association of Malaysia (Since 2012)
Hon. Member of United Nations Association of Philippines (Since 2012)
Life Member of Malaysian Translators' Association (Since 1990)
Life Member of the Malaysian British Graduates Association (Since 2010)
Vice President of Alumni of University of Leicester, UK (Malaysia Chapter, 2010)
Associate Fellow of Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM, 2010-2015)
Member of Asia Pacific Student Services Association, Hong Kong (Since 2011)
Member of International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement (ICSEI, 2012)
Member of the Malaysian Society for Education (Since 2010)
Member of the Malaysian Data Science Association (Since 2020)
Member of Malaysian Association of Professional Speakers
Associate of Indian School of Management and Research (ISMR), Mumbai
Affiliate of Tomorrow’s World People Organization (Since 2015)

Official Entourage & Goodwill Visits

Participated in official foreign entourage programs by MESCO (Ministry of Education Social Cultural Organization) as a Malaysian representative:

1982

Bangkok & Chiang Mai, Thailand (Educational Goodwill visit)

1983

Manila & Baguio City, Philippines (Counterpart dialogue)

1984

Jakarta, Bandung & Bali, Indonesia (Curricular studies)

1985

London (UK), Paris (France), Amman (Jordan), Seoul (S. Korea)

1985

Honolulu, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego (US), Tijuana (Mexico)

1996

Beijing Foreign Studies University, China (Language goodwill visit)

Teaching Excellence (Best Teacher) Award

Ministry of Education Malaysia & JPWP (2002)

Best Service Contributor Award

Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (Financial recognition: 2011 - 2016)

Get In Touch

Academic Referees & Contact

Academic Referees

Dr. Chris Comber

Senior Lecturer, School of Education

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

cc384@leicester.ac.uk +44 0116-252-3671

Dr. Mark Lofthouse

Senior Research Fellow, Department of Education

University of Oxford, United Kingdom

+44 (0) 7938 549 276

Prof. Dr. Chin Moy Sahu

Vice-Chancellor

Manipal Global NXT University, Malaysia

+60 14-227 8940

U.K. Menon

CEO of ESPACT (Education Service Provider)

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

+60 16-395 7617

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Contact Information

Feel free to reach out to Dr. Selva for thesis coaching inquiries, curriculum review consultancies, or guest lectures.

Direct Email
drpms56@gmail.com
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+60 19-215 7704
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Correspondence Address

14, Jalan Palembang 28/26, Taman Alam Megah, 40400 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia