Biography
I was born in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. I am of Straits born Peranakan heritage and a 6th generation descendent of Singapore’s best-known philanthropist Tan Tock Seng. English is my first language and I speak Malay and some Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese and Hokkien). I had a British colonial influenced Christian upbringing at home and a catholic all girls schooling. My family background is well and truly transcultural.
I studied the VHSC at Taylors College Kuala Lumpur before gaining my Bachelor of Architecture at Deakin University.
I completed a Masters of Architecture by Research in 2008 with a thesis that investigated the value of early practice engagement in domestic and international contexts. My emplyoment positions have spanned equally over indutsry and academia:
Senior Lecturer (Deakin 2014 - now
Lecturer (Deakin 2008 - 2013)
Associate Lecturer (Deakin 1998 - 2007)
Design Consultant private practice (1998 - 2007)
Architect (John Burgess Architect, NSW 1995 - 1997)
Project Architect(Williams and Ross Architects (1990 - 1993)
Architectural Assistant Esam Lowe Architects (1986 - 1989)
Biography summary
I studied architecture at Deakin and have now lived and worked in Australia as an architect and an academic
for over twenty years. My professional practice experience includes a range of residential, institutional and
commercial projects in Geelong, Melbourne and Byron Bay.
My interests are derived and inspired by intrinsic personal transcultural heritage and identity. I hold design
aspirations for a sustainable future imbued with soical justice, cultural harmony and a socially responsible agenda.
"We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give"
Winston Churchill, 1874 - 1965
Research interests
1. Designing for diversity ; Inclusive Design; Community Mobility; Social Inclusion; Accessible environments
2. Interprofessional Education
3. Intercultural learning and design
Teaching interests
My teaching interests and expertise are in architecture design and design communication.
i am interested in humanitarian, social justice and community issues. I am experienced in socially responsible design that is about the preservation of intangible heritage, community informed design and inclusive and universal design.
I am involved in global collaborative teaching, learning and research through leadership of both UG and PG international study tour programs:
PG iDiDe transnational community design projects in Malaysia Australia , Thailand, India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka
UG ISouth Korea Architectuire and Built Environment Program 2012-2014
Units taught
Unit Chair for the following units:
SRC 163 Graphic and Coded Communication
SRD 767 Intercultural dialogue through design : International study tour
SRM 372 Practical Assessment A (Internship in the built environment)
Teaching staff member for the various design studio units
Supervision of UG research (SRR 311) masters research thesis (SRR 711) and masterclass design (SRD 766)
Knowledge areas
Architecture design and design communication
Architecture professional practice
Built environment design education
Designing for diversity , universal design and inclusive practice
Social justice in design and the built environment
Research groups
1. Design for diversity @ Deakin with School og Health and Social Development Interprofessional collaboration between architecure and occupational therapy.
2. Kelabit HIghlands Community Development Museum Project (KHCDM) with School of Social Studies and Humanitites and School of Creative Arts.
3. Built Environment Education (BEE) Group
Publications
G Karunasena, R Tucker, S Ang
(2021), pp. 1-11, Reduced inequalities, Cham, Switzerland, B1
V Watchorn, D Hitch, C Grant, R Tucker, K Aedy, S Ang, P Frawley
(2021), Vol. 43, pp. 1-12, Disability and Rehabilitation, England, C1
Susan Ang, Nandeneni Ramadevi, Norwina Nawawi
(2021), pp. 19-39, SDRAP 2019 : Sustainability in the Built Environment in the 21st Century: Lessons Learned from India and the Region, Gwalior, India, E1
Susan Ang, Norwina Nawawi, Nandineni Ramadevi
(2021), pp. 227-243, SDRAP 2019 : Sustainability in the Built Environment in the 21st Century: Lessons Learned from India and the Region, Gwalior, India, E1
K Ramineni, Susan Ang, Sarah Shuchi
(2021), pp. 976-985, ANZAScA 2020 : Imaginable Futures: Design Thinking, and the Scientific Method. The 54th International Conference of the Architectural Science Association, Auckland, New Zealand, E1
Embedding Flexible design to endure long-term preservation of Industrial building in Australia
M Martinez, Sarah Shuchi, Susan Ang
(2021), pp. 451-460, ANZAScA 2020 : Imaginable Futures: Design Thinking, and the Scientific Method. The 54th International Conference of the Architectural Science Association, Auckland, New Zealand, E1
Accessible & Inclusive Geelong Feasibility Study
Richard Tucker, David Kelly, Patsie Frawley, Louise Johnson, Kevin Murfitt, Fiona Andrews, Andrew Brown, Claire Henderson-Wilson, Ursula De Jong, Valerie Watchorn, Alexandra Gartrell, Kathryn Aedy, Susan Ang, Susan Balandin, Catherine Bennett, Danielle Hitch, David Jones, Erin Wilson
(2019), Geelong, Vic, A6
R Palliyaguru, G Karunasena, S Ang
(2018), pp. 493-507, Sustainable Development Research in the Asia-Pacific Region, Cham, Switzerland, B1
S Ang, G Karunasena, R Palliyaguru
(2018), pp. 203-220, Sustainable Development Research in the Asia-Pacific Region, Cham, Switzerland, B1
Susan Ang, G Karunasena, Lalith De Silva, Sachi Gunatilake
(2018), pp. 439-448, WCS 2018 : Built Asset Sustainability: Rethinking Design, Construction and Operations: Proceedings of the 7th World Construction Symposium, Colombo, Sri Lanka, E1
Evaluating universal design in built environments - a scoping project
Valerie Watchorn, Cathryn Grant, Richard Tucker, Danielle Hitch, Patsie Frawley, Susan Ang, Kathryn Aedy, Apeksha Gohil
(2018), Vol. 256, pp. 689-695, UDHEIT2018 : Transforming our World Through Design, Diversity and Education : Proceedings of the Universal Design and Higher Education in Transformation Congress, Dublin, Ireland, E1
S Ang
(2017), pp. 230-256, Collaboration and student engagement in design education, Hershey P.a., B1
H Larkin, D Hitch, V Watchorn, S Ang
(2015), Vol. 12, pp. 8157-8171, International journal of environmental research and public health, Basel, Switzerland, C1
Promoting participation through the universal design of built environments: making it happen
V Watchorn, H Larkin, D Hitch, S Ang
(2014), Vol. 5, pp. 65-88, Journal of social inclusion, Meadowbrook, Qld., C1
Strategies and effectiveness of teaching universal design in a cross-faculty setting
V Watchorn, H Larkin, S Ang, D Hitch
(2013), Vol. 18, pp. 477-490, Teaching in higher education, London, Eng., C1
H Larkin, D Hitch, V Watchorn, S Ang, K Stagnitti
(2013), Vol. 27, pp. 413-419, Journal of interprofessional care, London, England, C1
Evaluation of housing developments for sustainability using a multi-criteria approach
U de Jong, R Fuller, Y Esteban, S Ang, J Coulson
(2013), pp. 1-18, AHRC 2013 : Housing the needs of diverse populations : Proceedings of the 7th Australasian Housing Researchers' Conference, Fremantle, Western Australia, E1
'Kids in design': designing creative schools with children
P Izadpanahi, L Xu, H Elkadi, S Ang
(2012), Vol. 2 DS73, pp. 304-311, ICDC 2012 : Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Design Creativity, Glasgow, Scotland, E1-1
Danielle Hitch, Helen Larkin, Valerie Watchorn, Susan Ang
(2011), Vol. 59, pp. 375-383, Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, London, Eng., C1
S Ang, H Larkin, V Watchorn
(2011), pp. 398-406, Proceedings of the 2011 International Conference of the Association of Architecture Schools of Australasia, Geelong, Vic., E1
A holistic approach to the evaluation of sustainable housing
Y Esteban, S Ang, J Coulson, S Mellersh-Lucas, U de Jong, R Fuller
(2011), pp. 1-8, ANZAScA 2011 : From principles to practice in architectural science: Proceedings of the 45th Annual conference of the Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association, Sydney, N. S. W., E1
Enriching student experience and inter-professional learning of inclusive design with Second Life
S Ang, S Segrave, H Larkin, D Hitch, V Watchorn, H Elkadi, M McCracken, D Holt
(2010), pp. 1-8, ANZAScA 2010 : On the border : architectural science in theory & practice : Proceedings of the 44th Annual Conference of the Architectural Science Association, Auckland, New Zealand, E1
M Kumar, S Ang
(2008), Vol. 3, pp. 10-32, Journal for education in the built environment, Cardiff, Wales, C1-1
The academic acclimatisation difficulties of international students of the built environment
R Tucker, S Ang
(2007), Vol. 12, pp. 1-9, Emirates journal for engineering research, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates, C1
Chronicles of architectural internships : student experiences versus practitioner expectations
S Ang
(2007), pp. 7-14, ANZASCA 2007 : Towards solutions for a liveable future: progress, practice, performance, people. Proceedings of 41st annual conference, Geelong, Vic., E1
The academic acclimatisation difficulties of international students of the built environment
R Tucker, S Ang
(2006), pp. 207-215, ANZAScA 2006 : Challenges for architectural science in changing climates: proceedings of the 40th Annual Conference of the Architectural Science Association., Adelaide, Australia, E1
Traversing the international rainbow of academia and architectural practice
S Ang, D Beynon
(2005), pp. 1-8, AASA 2005 : Drawing together : convergent practices in architectural education, Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference of the Association of Architectural Schools of Australasia, Brisbane, Queensland, E1
Developing international perspectives and prospects for architecture students
S Ang
(2004), pp. 279-285, Contexts of architecture : proceedings of the 38th Annual Conference of the Architectural Science Association ANZAScA and the International Building Performance Simulation Association - Australasia, Launceston, 10-12 November, 2004, Launceston, Tasmania, E1
Funded Projects at Deakin
No Funded Projects at Deakin found
Supervisions
No completed student supervisions to report