Peng-Khuan Chong
Associate Professor of Political Science
E-mail: khuanc@plymouth.edu
Profile
Peng-Khuan Chong has been the Chair of Social Science Department from 2004 – 2012. He has Facilitated international exchanges and signings of MOUs with Sunway University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman in Kampar, Malaysia; and Houdegbe North American University in Benin, West Africa, as well as promoted global student and faculty exchanges.
Degrees and Education
- MA, University of New Hampshire
- BA, Cornell University
Research Interests
- Politics of Southeast Asia
- International conflict and resolution
- Global trade and education
Recent Publications
- Poetry and the American Presidency, Institute of International Studies, Kuala Lumpur, 2011
- The Politics of the UNESCO Heritage City, Penang 2010
- Confucianism and Modernization, Cotonou, Benin 2009
Awards and Distinctions
- Distinguished Teaching Award 2008
- Ph.D Honoris Causa 2004
- Distinguished Teaching Commendation from Governor John Lynch of NH, 2008
Courses Taught
- Politics and Government
- International Political Economy
- Political Islamic Fundamentalism
- Politics of Pacific Rim
- Comparative Politics
