May Tan-Mullins

Professor May Tan-Mullins is the Provost and Chief Executive Officer of the University of Reading Malaysia. A political ecologist and sustainability advocate, she has held leadership roles including Dean International, Chief Sustainability Officer, and Vice Provost of Teaching and Learning at institutions like James Cook University Singapore and the University of Nottingham Ningbo China. Her research focuses on the political ecology of rising China, environmental and energy justice, poverty alleviation, and climate change resilience for marginalized communities.

• Current role: Provost and CEO, University of Reading Malaysia
• Past roles: Dean International, Chief Sustainability Officer, Vice Provost of Teaching and Learning
• Consultancy services for UNDP, National Bureau of Asian Research, Chinese government

Research Interests: Her work bridges international development, human security, and sustainability, particularly in the context of China's global influence and infrastructure projects in Asia. She emphasizes building resilience for marginalized communities against climate change impacts.

Scientific Awards:

• Chinese government’s provincial and municipal awards
• Prestigious Rockefeller Bellagio writing residency

Advisory Roles: Advisor for green startup Skilledin Green, executive committee member for The Association of Southeast Asian Studies, and board secretary for the Mr and Mrs Wong Centre for the Study of Multinational Corporations.