He is also Head of UNESCO-NIE Centre for Arts Research in Education (CARE), part of a region-wide network of Observatories stemming from the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Action Plan. Chee-Hoo's research interests include examining issues towards identity, cultural diversity and multiculturalism, technology and globalization in music education; children's musical cultures; creativity and improvisation; and elementary music methods. Chee Hoo is currently the co-editor of IJME (International Journal of Music Education), has published two edited books, and numerous chapters and referred journal articles.