Shi-Hui Cheng
University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, IMU University, Universiti Putra Malaysia, National University of Malaysia
Research areas: Medicine · Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health · Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior · Health and Lifestyle Studies · Medicinal Plant Research
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About
Dr Cheng Shi Hui is a Registered Nutritionist (AfN) and an Assistant Professor at the University of Nottingham Malaysia, with research interests centred on public health nutrition, digital and rural food environments, obesity prevention and intervention, exercise promotion, and sustainable food systems. Her work focuses on developing evidence-based strategies to improve dietary behaviours, promote healthier lifestyles, and reduce the burden of nutrition-related chronic diseases.
Over the past five years, Dr Cheng has led and contributed to numerous nationally and internationally funded research projects, including studies on digital food environments, workplace health interventions, dietary behaviour, physical activity, the syndemic of food insecurity, micronutrient deficiencies, and nutrition-related mental health. She is also actively involved in community engagement and capacity-building programmes that translate research into practical public health initiatives.
Dr Cheng has delivered invited lectures at academic conferences, professional seminars, and public health events. She collaborates extensively with researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry partners across Malaysia, the United Kingdom, and China. Through interdisciplinary and international collaborations, her research aims to advance health equity, strengthen community resilience, and empower individuals with sustainable, evidence-based solutions for healthier dietary and lifestyle behaviours.
Employment
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University of Nottingham - Malaysia Campus Assistant Professor2016 - Present
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International Medical University Lecturer2011 - 2012
Education
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Universiti Putra Malaysia PhD (Nutritional Sciences2012 - 2016
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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Master (Clinical Nutrition)2009 - 2011
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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Bachelor (Hons) Dietetics2005 - 2009
Projects & Funding
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A Randomized Controlled Trial Investigating the Effects of “Diet Grain” Consumption on Cardiometabolic Parameters in Overweight and Obese Individuals Taishin Group Sdn Bhd2026 - 2028
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Designing a cohort-based multidisciplinary service-learning model to enhance sustainability and students learning experience University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus2026 - 2027
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Students for impact: Empowering Leadership, Sustainability and Community Engagement Beyond the Classroom University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus2026 - 2027
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Empowering UK–Malaysia Partnership: Building Capacity for a Healthier Digital Food Environment British Council2025 - 2027
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Fostering Student Wellbeing and Inclusion: A Cross-Campus EDI Awareness and Training Initiative University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus2025 - 2026
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Nourish to Flourish: Enhancing Mental Health and Wellbeing through Nutrition Education University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus2025 - 2026
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Empowering Students’ Collaborations: Promoting Education for Sustainability through Community Outreach University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus2024 - 2025
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Examining the Syndemic of Food Insecurity, Micronutrient Deficiency and Poor Mental Health Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia2023 - 2026
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Mapping Mitochondrial Methylation Profiles and Gene Expression Underlying the Glucose-Lowering Effects of Agarwood Tea Water Extract and Mangiferin in Comparison to Metformin Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia2023 - 2026
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Shaping Food Environments in Transitioning Economies for Sustainable and Healthy Diets German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture2023 - 2026
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Impact of Weight Loss Programme on Overweight and Obese Office Workers University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus2022 - 2023
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Effect of Exercise in Modulating Ghrelin and Food Intake University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus2022 - 2023
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Micronutrient Deficiencies and Supplement Use During Pregnancy University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus2022 - 2023
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Experiential Learning to Enhance Nutrition Students’ Competency in Digital Technology Use University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus2022 - 2023
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Stress and Eating Behaviour Among University Students University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus2021 - 2022
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Improving Student Professional Competencies via High-Fidelity and Realism Role-Play University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus2019 - 2020
Publications (42)
- Dietary Behaviours and Association with Nutritional Status Among Malaysian School-Based Adolescents: Findings from Adolescent Health Survey 2022 Save
- Associations between muscle dysmorphia-related body image concerns, physical activity, and body composition: a cross-sectional study among young Asian adults in Malaysia Save
- Beyond the scale: exploring the role of social media engagement in enhancing adherence within a workplace weight management program Save
- Development of plant-based patties from the underutilised crop split gill mushroom (Schizophyllum commune) using different cooking methods. Save
- Exploring Biosocial Barriers and Enablers to Weight Loss: A Qualitative Study of a 12-Week Workplace Program for Overweight and Obese Office Workers Save
- Breakfast Skipping: Influencing Factors and its Impact on Cognitive Function and Academic Performance among Malaysian University Students Save
- Daily Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake and Its Association with Undiagnosed Non-Communicable Diseases Among Malaysian Adults: Findings from a Nationally Representative Cross-Sectional Study Save
- Poor Sleep Quality, Employment Status, and Female Gender as Risk Factors for Overweight and Obesity Among Malaysian Adults Save
- Daily Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Intake and its’ Association with Undiagnosed Non-Communicable Diseases among Malaysian Adults: Findings from a Nationally Representative Cross-Sectional Study Save
- Associations Between Muscle Dysmorphia-Related Body Image Concerns, Physical Activity, and Body Composition among Young Asian Adults in Malaysia Save
- Health-promoting and medicinal properties of Zingiberaceae family plants: A minireview with a special focus on galangal, turmeric, cardamom, and ginger Save
- Mitochondrial DNA Mutations and Epigenetic Regulation in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Development Save
- Weight gain, poor mental health and increased sedentary hours among Malaysian adults during the COVID-19 pandemic Save
- Exploring Underutilised Crops for Food Security and Economic Resilience:Insights from the ASSESSCROP Project's Pilot Community Intervention Save
- Melatonin and its cross-talk with other signaling molecules under abiotic stress Save
- Nutrigenomics and Parkinson's disease Save
- Phytochelatins: Key regulator against heavy metal toxicity in plants Save
- Smart foods and neurodegeneration: Exploring future therapeutic avenues Save
- Understanding Malaysian consumers perception and acceptability of plant-based alternatives to chicken: Do texture, taste, and environmental impact matter? Save
- Emerging natural and high-phenolic sweet substances: A review Save