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OverviewGreat Thinkers, Great Minds comprises 10 selected papers from Sunway University's own academics, highlighting original research-based findings in their respective areas of expertise. Based on Sunway University's Professorial Lecture Series presentations held between 2014 and 2016, this book encompasses an array of fascinating research prospects from a variety of fields that will challenge available subject knowledge, with thought-provoking information that will remind readers of the importance of research in advancing modern society. This volume delves into the areas of sciences, arts, higher education and global politics. Among the topics discussed included are the role of satellite data in the sustainable management of our environment, the search for and development of antiviral therapeutics against Enterovirus 71, the understanding of molecular assembly in crystals, the use of digital technologies in modern museum experience, and the relevance of diversity in higher education. This book is suitable for readers who wish to keep abreast of novel research ideas and breakthroughs that will impact the way we live our lives in the 21st century. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter J. HeardPublisher: Sunway University Press Imprint: Sunway University Press Weight: 0.560kg ISBN: 9789671369746ISBN 10: 967136974 Pages: 312 Publication Date: 30 January 2018 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable  The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsIntroduction Satellite Earth Observation and Geospatial Analytics in the Sustainable Management of Planet Earth - Graeme Wilkinson Development of Antivirals and Vaccines against Enterovirus 71 (EV-A71) - Poh Chit Laa Plurilingual Positioning and Its Effectiveness in Classroom Interaction and Teacher Education - Stephen J. Hall The Expansion of Higher Education and Student Diversity - Glenda Crosling Molecules in a State of Flux - Peter J. Heard The Rise of Japan and China: A Historical Perspective - Goh Cheng Teik Searching for Factors Controlling Cloning of Plants - Pua Eng Chong Adventures in Crystal Engineering - Edward R.T. Tiekink Digital Transformations of Cultural Imaginary - Harold Thwaites War on Terror Cells - Naveed Ahmed KhanReviewsAuthor InformationPeter J. Heard is the Provost of Sunway University. He gained his PhD on the study of molecular dynamics in organo-transition metal complexes from University of Exeter, UK. Following brief spells at Yale University, USA, and Swansea University, UK, he worked for 12 years at Birkbeck University of London as a lecturer in chemistry. In 2007, he moved to Glyndwr University where he rose rapidly to become Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research. In 2013, he moved to Sunway University to take up the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, and subsequently, Provost. As Provost, Professor Heard has overall responsibility for the academic portfolio of the university. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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