Auston takes every care and responsibility into the selection process of all faculty members in order to credibly support the prestigious Coventry University programs. It is imperative that a good mix of experience, expertise and vibrancy is made readily available in our faculties, in order to create a more dynamic and wholesome learning experience for each and every student.

Dr Sia is our subject specialist for Engineering, Communications, Computing, and Electronics. He has a Ph.D in Semiconductor Physics from the Darmstadt University of Technology, Germany. He has two Masters degrees, one, a Master of Science in Electronic Communications from the Nanyang Technological University of Singapore, and the other, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom. His first degree was in Engineering (Electrical and Electronics) from the Nanyang Technological University of Singapore. Dr Sia has also published a book entitled "The Application Of Piezoelectric Quantum 1/f Noise Theory To Describe The Low Frequency Noise in ELO-GaN and n-GaN," (Singapore 2003, ISBN: 981-05-0060-2.) His research interest has been in the areas of developing new materials from compound semiconductors and fabricating new devices such as the GaN blue laser and white LEDs. He has also worked on various projects like Integrated Circuit (IC) designs using computer simulations. His designs have been sent to vendors for fabrication and characterization. His other interests would be in the development of global companies in Singapore, particularly in their organic setup, and business expansion strategies. During his career in the financial industry, he has also expanded his research on equities based on company fundamentals, and made recommendations to buy and sell at precise levels.

James Boey was trained in electronics engineering and had worked for various MNC's including AMD (Advanced Micro Devices), Hitachi and Silicon System. He obtained his Bachelor degree from RMIT (Australia) and MBA degree from University of Leicester (UK). His professional experiences include areas from production, purchasing, business development, sales, marketing, finance and administration. As the CEO of a group of companies in Penang, he won the Enterprise 50 and Emerging SMI Awards in 2003 in Malaysia. He was also the Marketing Director of a KLSE-listed company before returning to Singapore in 2005. As an entrepreneur, he was involved in the startup of two companies. Out of a passion for teaching, he joined Auston this year and currently lectures in the areas of business management, business strategy, organizational behavior, marketing, new venture management and entrepreneurial management.

Mr Jackson Loke has more than 15 years of corporate experience in the areas of Business Development, Marketing, Training and Management Consulting. He is presently the Module Leader of Corporate strategy, a core module in Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons), in the school. His research interests include Corporate Strategy for Success, Strategies to Compete for Business Performance, and, Foreign Education in China. He has an MBA from the University of Strathclyde, UK.

Rajkumar has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Application and a Masters degree in the same subject. His repertoire of experience spans from Software Development and Analysis with IT solutions to developing code for projects using VB.Net, ADO.Net, ORACLE & J2EE as well as design and development of the Robust Multi-user, Client Server Environment. As well as, distributed applications involving project analysis and design phase by applying the concept of OOAD and SDLC. He has also been a part of many successful real-time project implementations. He has accumulated 10 years of teaching experience in Information Technology both in Malaysia and in Singapore, handling UK and Australian universities' diploma and degree level computing and IT subjects.

Mr. Mateo completed his Master of Engineering in Education from De La Salle University ¨CPhilippines, majoring in Electronics and Communications Engineering. He received his Bachelors of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering from the University of the East ¨CPhilippines. He has spent more than 20 years in the Academe, as an Assoc. Professor and as Department Head in the Electronics and Communications Engineering Department in the University of the East-Philippines, teaching most of the professional courses in the department. He also prepared most of the lecture materials and laboratory manuals in the department. He was responsible in putting up the Computer Engineering Department and has taught most of the subjects in the department. He also taught some subjects in Information Technology Department. He had also handled tutorial and review classes for students preparing their licensure examination in engineering. He has been in Auston since December 2008 as a lecturer in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE), handling most of the modules in Diploma, Advance Diploma and Bachelor's level. He also handles some modules in the Engineering Business Management (EBM) course. He also serves as project supervisor for EEE and EBM students doing their Final Year Project (FYP).

With a vast repertoire of volunteer work experience, Valentina is certainly one who never shies away from a challenge. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from the much renowned Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. She specializes in Film Studies and is also a certified TESOL trainer. An ardent fan of discourse in academic matters and otherwise, she has won several awards in debates and is currently leading the helm for the Business English program in Auston.

Thomas is an MBA holder in Strategic Marketing, and was trained in the USA in "Theme Parks and Attractions Management". Upon his return, Thomas worked with International Theme Parks (Singapore), assuming the responsibility of Park Operations. Thomas was also actively involved with the Association of Singapore Attractions (ASA) and was one of the 12-board members for the Association of Singapore Attractions for more than five years. He has been a lecturer for more than 5 years under the University of Wollogong and Edith Cowan University (Australia) programme for several Private Education Organisation in Singapore. Thomas is currently teaching modules related to Diplomas in Resort Management (CDIP-Bilingual Programe).

Ms Le Le Yi completed her Master of Engineering majoring in Communication and Network Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore . She completed her master of Engineering in Electronic Engineering from the Yangon Technological University, Myanmar. She received her first degree in Bachelor of Engineering (HONS) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the Yangon Institute of Technology, Myanmar. She has more than 16 years experience in academic field, especially in technical education, project management, and research and development in several areas in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. She has successfully conducted her lectures in government technological universities for undergraduate and graduate programs, international diploma and Advanced Diploma in Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering and Mechatronic Engineering.

Lakshmi has great interest in Multimedia, Info-Comm Technology and lecturing. Lakshmi has been a Content Development Manager, Academic Head for Digital Media and Communication department and has taken leadership on academic programmes from diploma to degree courses. She has also acquired relevant experiences in liaising between universities on course development matters.

Wildy has completed the ACCA Professional examinations and is an affiliate of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK since 2006. At present, he is pursuing his Masters degree in Business Administration from The University of Manchester, UK. In terms of work experience, he has been working in the audit field for some years, before joining the lecturing profession. He had previously taught accounting and finance subjects for other diploma programmes, prior to joining Auston. He will be covering the areas of business, finance and accounting.

Ms Aneetha has audit experience with one of the Big four accounting firms, and lecturing experience with several PEOs, covering a range of Business, and Hospitality and Tourism courses and modules. She has extensive experience in lecturing foreign students, and is delighted to be able to pursue her career where her passion lies. She also has experience in planning and organizing events, and staging dramas and musicals. Ms Aneetha has also worked with the less fortunate for a substantial part of her career, and takes great passion and pride in it.

Jessie is a certified TESOL-trained teacher who has experience teaching all levels of ESOL. She has also taught foreign students in primary preparatory Maths and Science classes to help them prepare to enter the local schools here. Jessie has an overseas degree in Medical Technology ( B.Sc in Medical Technology- USA) and one of her passions in life is to teach English to speakers of other languages. She loves the creativity involved in teaching the language. Jessie has also contributed short write-ups to our newsletter, highlighting the class outings her students have been to. One of her interests is to get to know the lives and sensibilities of people from other countries.

Dr Wong Soon Heng (Adjunct Lecturer) is a competent and matured executive with 30 years of experience in senior management covering operations management, HRM, and office admin. He has an MBA and degree in Banking with extensive training in leadership, executive development programs and management courses (INSEAD). He also has strong interpersonal and people management skills, able to communicate effectively with people at all levels and have a keen interest in cross-cultural issues at work.

The following are visiting lecturers for the MBA Aviation Management programme:

Dr Ahmed Obaide has a Ph.D. in Engineering Management (Knowledge Management), Research Institute for the Built and Human Environment, University of Salford, UK.

Dr David Chapman has a Ph.D. in "Understanding Contemporary Information Security Dynamics Focussing on Small Firms" from Coventry University, UK.

Dr Daoud K. Hilal has a Ph.D. in Software Engineering Methodologies from Cranfield University.

Dr David S. Worrells has a Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, USA.

Dr Olgun Cicek has a Ph.D. from Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey.

Dr Rafael Echevarne Loriente has a Ph.D. from Cranfield University, UK.

Dr Rajeev K Bali has a Ph.D. from Sheffield Hallam University, UK, in Organization Culture.

Lucy Kuang Ping has an MBA in International Business from Coventry University and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. with Coventry University.

Robert James Mansfield has an MAB from the Open University Business School, UK.

Vincente Maranon de Pablo has an MSc in Air Transport Management from Cranfield University, UK.

Dr Yang Dai has a Ph.D. in Strategic Management from Nottingham Trent University, UK.