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Dr Fei Ying BEng, MEngMgt, PhD
Senior Lecturer in Quantity Surveying
Doctoral Supervisor School of Built EnvironmentIn Liji, The Book of Rites, one quote resonates with educators: "Learning makes one know what s/he does not know; teaching makes one realise their insufficiency. Knowing not knowing everything encourages self-reflection; realising insufficiency urges further education. i.e. 'S/he who teaches, learns'". In Te Reo Māori, Ako means both to learn and to teach. It acknowledges how new knowledge and understanding grow from shared learning experiences. Māori and Chinese cultures echo each other in their teaching principles. Consequently, I concluded the best way forward as an academic is to engage in research-informed teaching and practice-informed research.
Fei is a senior lecturer in Quantity Surveying at Massey University's School of Built Environment. Prior to joining academia, she advised and acted for public and private sector clients in the transportation, water, and construction sectors, with a track record in delivering successful outcomes for clients in New Zealand, China and Germany. Fei's research covers procurement management, supply chain management and decision-making in construction management. Her current research pivots to the interdisciplinary area of construction informatics focused on digitalising the construction process through the lens of social science in human behaviour change.
Professional
Contact details
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Location: 3.17, QA
Campus: Auckland
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Engineering - Tong Ji University (1997)
- Master of Engineering Management with First Class Honours - University of Auckland (2005)
- Doctor of Philosophy - University of Auckland (2012)
Certifications and Registrations
- Licence, Supervisor, Massey University
Research Expertise
Research Interests
My current research pivots to the interdisciplinary area of construction informatics focused on digitalising the construction process through the lens of social science in human behaviour change.
I am investigating how to change professionals' perceptions, beliefs and behaviours in designing, delivering, and managing construction projects. This includes quality management, procurement management, and supply chain management.
Thematics
Resource Development and Management
Area of Expertise
Field of research codes
Built Environment And Design (120000):
Civil Engineering (090500):
Construction Engineering (090502):
Engineering (090000):
Psychology And Cognitive Sciences (170000)
Keywords
Behaviour change, construction informatics, supply chain management, procurement management, construction innovation
Research Projects
Summary of Research Projects
| Position | Current | Completed |
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| Key Researcher / Named Investigator / Associate Investigator | 1 | 0 |
| Project Leader | 1 | 0 |
Research Outputs
Journal
[Journal article]Authored by: Ying, J.
[Journal article]Authored by: Ying, J.
[Journal article]Authored by: Ying, J.
[Journal article]Authored by: Ying, J.
[Journal article]Authored by: Ying, J.
Conference
[Conference]Authored by: Ying, J.
[Conference]Authored by: Ying, J.
[Conference]Authored by: Ying, J.
[Conference]Authored by: Ying, J.
[Conference]Authored by: Ying, J.
Consultancy and Languages
Languages
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English
Last used: Current
Spoken ability: Excellent
Written ability: Excellent -
Mandarin
Last used: Current
Spoken ability: Excellent
Written ability: Excellent
Teaching and Supervision
Teaching Statement
My learning and teaching goal is to develop thoughtful, critical, engaged, and independent thinkers, partnering with our colleagues and industry practitioners. In adult learning, particularly postgraduate settings, my primary role is learning facilitator and steward responsible for creating an engaging and open learning environment. I believe education is about learning, not teaching. Learning should be constructively aligned with future career pathways. Throughout my teaching career, I have sought to engage students, stretch their intellect, expand their critical thinking skills, and prepare them for their immediate graduate work experience. I encourage and challenge students to utilise their acquired knowledge in finding solutions to problems encountered.
Summary of Doctoral Supervision
| Position | Current | Completed |
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| Main Supervisor | 1 | 0 |
Current Doctoral Supervision
Main Supervisor of:
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Ala' Abuorabi Aladwan
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Doctor of Philosophy
Impact of Industry 4.0 Technologies on Productivity Improvement in the New Zealand Construction Industry