Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) continues to shine on the global education stage as 17 of its academic staff members have been recognised as Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Experts for 2025/2026, marking double the number of awardees compared to last year.

1. Ts Dr Siti Azreena Mubin (Assistant Professor, School of Computing at APU)
2. Ms Sathiapriya Ramiah (Senior Lecturer, School of Computing at APU)
3. Mr Wong Chung Wei (Senior Lecturer, School of Computing at APU)
4. Mr Mohamad Firdaus Che Abdul Rani (Senior Lecturer, School of Computing at APU)
5. Dr Lai Ngan Kuen (Lecturer, School of Computing at APU)
6. Mr Matthew Wee Ann Poh (Lecturer, School of Computing at APU)
    

7. Dr Seyedmostafa Safavi (Assistant Professor, School of Technology at APU)
8. Ts Jerry Chong Chean Fuh (Senior Lecturer, School of Technology at APU)
9. Ts Dr Nurzati Iwani Othman (Lecturer, School of Technology at APU)
10. Ts Mohammad Namazee Mohd Nizam (Lecturer, School of Technology at APU)
11. Mr Tan Wei Yu (Lecturer, School of Psychology at APU)
     

12. Ms Nooraneda Mutalip Laidey (Senior Lecturer, School of Business at APU)
13. Ms Cynthia Mala Paul Dorairaj (Lecturer, School of Business at APU)
14. Ts Stefanie Quah Li Jin (Lecturer, School of Media, Arts, and Design at APU)
15. Mr Chua Soo Han (Lecturer, School of Media, Arts, and Design at APU)
16. Dr Fumiko Konno (Lecturer and Senior Digital Learning Designer, Digital Learning Hub at APU)
17. Ms Analisa Hamdan (Lecturer and Digital Learning Designer, Digital Learning Hub at APU)
     

The MIE Expert programme is a prestigious global initiative that celebrates educators who demonstrate excellence in integrating technology into teaching and learning.

Through a competitive self-nomination process, educators selected for the programme gain access to exclusive professional development opportunities, including global educator conferences, Microsoft certifications, and collaborative innovation projects within the Microsoft Educator Network.

Being part of this dynamic community empowers APU’s educators to explore creative digital learning strategies, share impactful teaching innovations, and stay at the forefront of educational transformation.

This milestone not only underscores APU’s sustained leadership in digital pedagogy, but also reflects its commitment to nurturing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and lifelong learning among educators.

As the number of recognised MIE Experts at APU doubles in just one year, the achievement stands as a testament to the university’s unwavering drive to empower educators and inspire change through innovation in education.