Dr Cheah Phaik Kin is an assistant professor of the Faculty of Arts and Social Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar Campus. She teaches courses in public relations, as well as research methods to undergraduates and postgraduates.

She is also PSMB certified trainer who has been conducting training for teachers and corporate organizations in the past few years. Her areas of interest and research are in teacher training, e-learning, volunteerism, community engagement, police science and the criminal justice system.

Dr Cheah is also actively involved in community and volunteer works. She serves as a volunteer police constable in Balai Police Kuala Dipang, Kampar, Perak.