Associate Professor Dr. Lim Chee Leong is the first notable individual from a private university in Malaysia to be awarded the prestigious National Academic Award (Anugerah Akademik Negara, AAN) in 2014 by the Ministry of Education Malaysia for his innovative teaching methodologies. His immense experience and capability have been most evidenced in his recent roles of Director of e-Learning Academy (eLA) and Director of Learning Innovation and Development (LID) under Centre For Future Learning, Taylor’s University, where he successfully raise the profile of the University in the area of learning innovation and creativity in teaching, and made Taylor’s University always being at the forefront of transformational teaching and learning journey as well as emerged as National Champions in various Teaching and Learning related awards and competitions. 

Dr. Lim is well known as learning innovation expert and have been invited to be the judging panel, to share best practices and to speak at various conferences and webinars in institutional, as well as national and international settings. He is the judge for Wharton-QS Stars Reimagine Education Awards, National Academic Award, International University Carnival on e-Learning, and The Honorable Minister of Higher Education Special Award (AKRI). Internationally, he was the recipient of Higher Education Institution Award 2015 at Bett Asia Leadership Summit in Singapore, Excellence in eLearning Award at Global LearnTech Congress & Awards 2014 in Mumbai, and Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE), Class of 2013.