Biography

Tan Teck Hong has over 20 years' research and teaching experience in Malaysian tertiary institutions. He worked in the banking and insurance industry for a number of years before joining academic profession.

Research Interest

Real Estate Economics, Urban Studies, Environmental Gerontology

Educational Background

• PhD, Multimedia University, Malaysia (2008)
• BA, MA (Economics), City University of New York, New York (1996)

Working Experience

• Research Coordinator, School of Economics and Management, Xiamen University Malaysia (2018 – 2023)
• Head of Department (E-Commerce), School of Economics and Management, Xiamen University Malaysia (2022 – Present) 

Research Experience

• XMUMRF (2019 – 2022)

Representative Publications

• Tan, T. H and Toh, E. B H. (2025). Millennials’ Perspectives: Motivations for Co-Living in a Developing Nation, Open House International - Sustainable & Smart Architecture and Urban Studies. (WoS SSCI Q1, Scoups Q1)
• Wong, H. K. and Tan, T. H*. (2025) Collective Action Success Factors and Community Satisfaction in Malaysia’s Urban Commons, Housing Studies, 40 (8), 1627-1662 (WoS SSCI Q2, Scopus Q1)
• Tan, T. H. and Lee, W. C. (2023) Life Satisfaction and Perceived and Objective Neighbourhood Environments in a Green-Accredited Township: Quantile Regression Approach, Cities, 134. (WoS SSCI Q1, Scopus Q1)
• Tan, T. H. and Izian, I. (2023). Assessing the Significance of First Place and Online Third Places in Supporting Malaysian Seniors’ Well-Being during the Pandemic, Humanities and Social Sciences Communications. (WoS SSCI Q1, Scopus Q1)
• Tan, T. H. and Kim, Y. J. (2023). Examining the Influence of Neighbourhood Factors on Senior Adult Health in a Developing Country, Journal of Aging and Environment. (WoS Q3, Scopus Q2)
• Tan, T. H. and Lee, J. H. (2022). Residential Environment, Third Place and Wellbeing in Malaysian Older Adults, Social Indicators Research. (WoS SSCI Q1, Scopus Q1).
• Christy, V. and Tan, T. H*. (2021). Understanding Tenants' Motivations for Co-living Arrangements: A Case of Klang Valley, Malaysia, International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis. (WoS Q3, Scopus Q2)

Honors / Awards

• Best Professor in Management and Economics (2014)
• Best Paper Award (2013)
• Innovation Paper Award (2012)