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Friday, 29 April 2011University Cultural Centre

Recognising Excellence in Education, Research and Service

Excellence is the hallmark of NUS. Today, NUS thrives as a dynamic

university characterised by a strong sense of self-belief and forward

movement. We strive to create the conditions that bring out the best

from each member of our community and constantly endeavour to push

the boundaries of achievement.

The annual University Awards recognise and honour members of our

community who have distinguished themselves – and our University – in

education, research and service. Unfettered by the limitations of mindsets,

and through exceptional performance and resolute commitment, they

have further enhanced the standing and reputation of NUS and have

helped us further accelerate our trajectory of development as a leading

global university.

On behalf of the NUS community, I would like to express our heartiest

congratulations to our University Award recipients for 2011. We celebrate

their accomplishments, salute their dedication, and applaud their

outstanding contributions to NUS and to country and society.

As we celebrate the achievements of our award winners, may the excellence

we strive for as a community inspire and energise us to scale even higher

peaks of distinction. Together, we can make NUS a transformative place

where our people reach beyond themselves – to explore and discover, to

create real impact and contribute to the advancement of society.

TAN Chorh ChuanNUS President

MessagePresident’s

Excellence“ Man is so made that

when anything fires his soul, impossibilities vanish.”

Jean De La Fontaine French poet, 1621 – 1695

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OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD

Acknowledges faculty members who have excelled in engaging and inspiring students in their quest for knowledge

OUTSTANDING RESEARCHER AWARD

Recognises researchers whose works have impacted and advanced the frontiers of knowledge, and positioned NUS at the forefront of their areas of expertise

YOUNG RESEARCHER AWARD

Commends researchers whose works show promise in extending the frontiers of knowledge in their respective fields

OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD

Honours individuals who have distinguished themselves by their sustained contributions in serving the University and society

Criteria

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OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARDMr CHEAH Kok Ming

Prof KOH Khee Meng

Assoc Prof LEE Tye Beng, Joel

Assoc Prof Bruce M. LOCKHART


Prof Jagadese J. VITTAL


Assoc Prof CHNG Wee JooAssoc Prof GONG JiangbinDr LIU XiaogangAssoc Prof YU Haifeng


Mr Tony CHEW Leong-CheeProf Choon Fong SHIH

Winners

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Mr CHEAH Kok MingRegistered Architect (Board of Architects Singapore); B Arch (Hons), BA (Arch. Studies) (NUS)

Department of Architecture


CURRENT TEACHING PORTFOLIO

• Architecturaldesign

• Architecturalconstruction

• Integrateddesignandsustainability

TEACHING ACHIEVEMENTS

• Led the successful re-making of the Department ofArchitecture’s Design, Technology and Sustainabilityprogramme, transforming its curriculum to draw topstudentsandquadrupletheenrolmentinfouryears

• Incorporated the area of sustainability in the reviewof three technical modules for the architecturalundergraduateprogramme

• Integratedhands-onexercisesforproblem-basedlearningin architectural construction to develop metacognitiveabilitiesvitaltolearningindependentlyandeffectively

• Inculcated themindset in students tobetter understandthe interrelatedness of their actions and theenvironment, enabling them to provide holistic andintegrateddesignsolutions

• Mentoredstudentstowinfiveaccoladesfrominternationaldesigncompetitions

TEACHING STRENGTHS

• Connectsdesignthinkingwithtechnicalthinkingasaskillsetforstudentstodevelopdesignideasthatareintellectuallychallengingandtechnicallyimaginative

• Createsanengagingproblem-basedlearningjourneythatyields the construction of knowledge and conceptsthrough an iterative process of reflecting on problem-solvingexperiences

• Translatespertinentissuesofsustainabilityintothefocusof design exploration, facilitating students to inventappropriatearchitecturalprototypes

• Devises learning themes in study trips for students toframeissuesanddirectenquiriesforseekinginsightsandnewperspectives

• Maximisesthedifferentlearningstrengthsofstudentstobringoutthebestinthem

PUBLICATION CREDITS

• Published10articlesinacademicandprofessionaljournalssuchasJournalofSouthEastAsianArchitecture,SingaporeArchitectandFuturArc

• Architecturalworkswere reviewed in 13 publications,withone–theInstituteofSouthEastAsianBuilding–beingwidelyexaminedanddiscussedinarchitecturaljournalsandbooks

• Contributedarticlesonteachinginuniversitypublications

PROFESSIONAL STANDING

• ExaminerforProfessionalPracticeExaminations,BoardofArchitectsSingapore

• Chairperson,Boardof Examiners forDiploma inDesign,BuildingandConstructionAuthorityAcademy

• Member, Green Practice Committee, Singapore InstituteofArchitects

• Member,BuildingTechnologyEducators’Society,USA

• Member,SocietyofBuildingScienceEducators,USA

AWARDS AND ACCOLADES

• AnnualTeachingExcellenceAward,NUS(2007/2008)

• FacultyTeachingExcellenceAward,SchoolofDesignandEnvironment(2009/2010,2007/2008)

• BestTeachingMediaAward,SingaporePolytechnic(2005)

• ExcellenceinTeachingAward,SingaporePolytechnic(2004)

• Architectural Heritage Award for Asian CivilisationsMuseum,UrbanRedevelopmentAuthority(2003)

• BestBuildableDesignAwardforKranjiSecondarySchool,ConstructionIndustryDevelopmentBoard(1996)

TEACHING ASPIRATION

“Climatechangedemandsaparadigmshiftindesigneducation.Iamcommittedtoconstructingandenhancingpedagogicalframeworks that leverage on inter-disciplinary enquiry andholistic thinking, underpinned by environmental literacy.Thiswillempowerstudentswiththeappropriatevaluesandcapabilitiesinmakingadifferencetoourcollectivefuture.”

“ Teaching is a reflective and cyclic process. I design learning experiences in which the learner’s process and outcome will in turn provoke and transform the teacher into a learner.”

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Prof KOH Khee MengPhD, MSc (University of Manitoba); BSc (Nanyang University)

Department of Mathematics

OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD“ Teaching is not my occupation but my calling. Mathematical results are not inexplicable products but crystallisations of the collective wisdom of mankind. As a mathematics educator, I relish the challenge of transforming the abstract into something concrete, the dull into something interesting, and the impractical into something relevant. It is a satisfying and meaningful task that I value and constantly seek to achieve in my teaching.”


• Graphtheory

• Combinatorialanalysis

• Engineeringmathematics


• Chaired theDepartment Teaching ExcellenceCommitteeformorethan10yearsandservedontheFacultyTeachingExcellenceCommitteeforsix,contributingsignificantlytotheevaluation,developmentandqualityofteaching

• Won20teachingawardsover18years,withconsistentlyhighratingsandnumerouscomplimentsfromstudents

• Leads and engages in outreach programmes as DeputyChairoftheDepartmentOutreachCommitteetopromotethelearningofmathematicstoschoolsofdifferentlevels

• Sought-after by schools to deliver enrichment talks tostudents and teachers to foster excitement and interestinmathematics

• Actively involved in training and preparing participantsofvariousInternationalMathematicalOlympiads

TEACHING STRENGTHS

• Outstanding ability to explain and present complex andabstract concepts clearly, simplyandeffectively,makingthemeasytounderstandandgrasp

• Knack for delivering lively and interesting lectures thatkeepstudentsengagedandcapturetheirattention

• Infectious passion and enthusiasm motivates and spursstudents to attend lectures and sustain their interestinmathematics

PUBLICATION CREDITS

• Published over 120 research and conference papers inleading international journals such as Journal of GraphTheory, Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics(SIAM) Journal on Discrete Mathematics andDiscreteMathematics

• Co-author of eight books comprising six textbooks andtwo solution manuals, several of which have receivedpositive reviews and are widely used in schools anduniversitiesinSingaporeandoverseas

INTERNATIONAL STANDING

• Council Member, Institute of Combinatorics and itsApplications(1995–1997)

• President,SingaporeMathematicalSociety(1996–1998)

• Chairman,SingaporeInternationalMathematicalOlympiadCommittee(1991–1993)

• Editor,GraphsandCombinatorics(since1984)


• Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, Faculty of Science(2010,2009,2006,2003,2002,2001);HonourRoll,FacultyofScience(2004)

• Honour Roll, Annual Teaching Excellence Award, NUS(2007);AnnualTeachingExcellenceAward,NUS(2005/2006,2004/2005,2003/2004,2002/2003,2001/2002)

• DistinguishedTeachingAward,FacultyofScience(2000)

• Maths Teaching Award, Faculty of Science (1999, 1997,1996,1995,1994)

• OutstandingTeachingAward,FacultyofScience(1994)

TEACHING ASPIRATION

“Tooffermystudentsprofessionalguidanceintheiracademicpursuitandresearchinmathematics,andtosharepassionatelywithschoolteachersandmycolleaguesmyexperienceandpedagogicalbeliefsintheteachingofmathematics.”


“ It is not enough for one to just teach. A teacher must guide, inspire and touch lives. It is the ultimate form of “paying it forward”; never knowing if your efforts will make a difference but keeping the faith that it will.”

Assoc Prof LEE Tye Beng, JoelLLM (Harvard University); LLB (Hons) (Victoria University of Wellington)

Faculty of Law



• Negotiation

• Mediation

• Conflictoflaws


• Pioneered the teaching of mediation and negotiationatNUS,withaworkshoponnegotiationconceivedbeingthefirstofitskindtobeofferedatalawschoolinAsia

• Widely sought-after expert by Singapore and overseastertiary institutions as well as industry for expertiseon legal education and insights on mediationandnegotiation

• ContributedsignificantlytoshapingandraisingtheUniversity’squalityofeducationbyservingonfaculty-levelcommitteesoncurriculumreviewandteachingmethodology

• Co-author of a quintessential textbook for law studentslearningtointerpretstatutesandanalysecases

• Co-editorandco-authorofaninfluentialbook“AnAsianPerspectiveonMediation”

TEACHING STRENGTHS

• Designs simulations and role-play scenarios to promoteexperientiallearningwidelyacknowledgedbystudentstobeeffectiveandengaging

• Encourages students to be lifelong learners by focusingonteachingthemhowto learn,howtoteachaswellasreflectcriticallyontheirclassesandperformance

• Facilitates learning by building on simple concepts tosimplifyandextendintoabstractones

• Outstanding ability to teach students of diversebackgrounds, from freshmen, graduate students topractitionersandprofessionals

PUBLICATION CREDITS

• Co-author of two books, 10 book chapters, 20 journalarticles and over 25 representative conference paperspresentedaroundtheworld


• Training Director and Principal Mediator, SingaporeMediationCentre(2011)

• AssociateEditor,AsianJournalonMediation(since2005)

• Member,ResourcePanel,AlternativeDisputeResolutionDivision,MinistryofLaw(2000–2004)

• Member,AlternativeDisputeResolutionAdvisoryCouncil,SubordinateCourtsofSingapore(since2009)

• Member,EditorialCommittee,SingaporeJournalofLegalStudies(1999–2000,2002–2004)

• Member, InternationalAdvisoryPanel,TheLawTeacher:TheInternationalJournalofLegalEducation(since1998)

• Adjudicator,FinancialIndustryDisputesResolutionCentreLtd(since2009)

• Member, Pro-TemCouncil of Private Education,MinistryofEducation(2008–2009)

• Representative for Asia to Executive Committee,InternationalNegotiationCompetition(since2007)

• Joint-Editor-in-Chief,SingaporeYearBookofInternationalLaw(2007–2008)

• Member,IndependentStandardsCommission,InternationalMediationInstitute(since2008)

• Member, Intercultural Taskforce, InternationalMediationInstitute(since2010)

AWARDS AND ACCOLADES• FacultyAnnualTeachingExcellenceAward,FacultyofLaw

(2010,2009)

• Annual Teaching Excellence Award NUS (2002/2003,2001/2002)

TEACHING ASPIRATION

“Iconsidermyselfafellowtravelleronthesamejourneyasmystudents.Isimplystartedearlierandcanassisttheminovercoming their obstacles along the way. It is my hopethat as they travel on their way, they will act as guidesforothers.”


Assoc Prof Bruce M. LOCKHART PhD (Cornell University); MA (Yale University); BA (Cornell University)

Department of History

OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD“ My approach to teaching is holistic; the student’s emotional and psychological needs are as important as his or her intellectual and academic aspirations.”


• HistoryofmainlandSoutheastAsia,withparticularfocusonculturalandethnicissues

• HistoryofChristianity


• Playeda leading role in re-makinga foundationmodulein History, and created or re-introduced sixmodules onSoutheast Asia, as well as developed a module on thehistory of Christianity as a contribution to the ReligiousStudiesminorprogramme

• RegularlyinvitedbyschoolsandtheMinistryofEducationto share with students and teachers his insights andexpertiseonSoutheastAsianhistoryandteachingit

• PlansanddeliverstraininglecturesfordocentsattheAsianCivilisationsMuseum

• ServedontheFacultyTeachingExcellenceCommittee

TEACHING STRENGTHS

• Presents meticulously crafted and thought-provokingassignmentsandquestionstocompelstudentstoreflect,analyseandcritique

• Exposes students to a diversemix of readingmaterials,enablingthemtoappreciateanddiscerndifferentwritinggenres, presentation styles as well as historically- andculturally-specificworks

• Strong ability to teach a variety of modules within andbeyondhisareasofexpertise,whetherinseminarsfor40Honoursyearstudentsorlecturesfor400freshmen

PUBLICATION CREDITS

• PublishedamonographentitledTheEndoftheVietnameseMonarchy,co-editedavolumeonTheChamofVietnam,and is part of a team from the Department of HistoryauthoringNewHistoryofSoutheastAsia

• AuthoredseveraljournalarticlesandbookchaptersfocusingonissuesinthehistoriographyofVietnamandLaos


• Honour Roll, Annual Teaching Excellence Award, NUS(2007);AnnualTeachingExcellenceAward,NUS(2005/2006,2004/2005,2003/2004)

TEACHING ASPIRATION

“To develop students’ understanding of, and interest in,SoutheastAsiaasaregion,particularlythemainlandcountrieswhicharemyspecialty.Achievingthisobjective involvesacombinationoflecturematerial,tutorialreadings(includingmyowntranslationsofprimarysources),thought-provokingdiscussionquestions,andanecdotesfrommyownexperiencesintheregion.”


Prof Jagadese J. VITTALPhD (Indian Institute of Science); MSc (Madurai University); BSc (University of Madras)

Department of Chemistry


RESEARCH INTERESTS• Crystalengineeringandcoordinationpolymericmaterials

• Solid-statereactivityandsupramolecularstructuraltransformations

• Single-molecularprecursorsformaterialssynthesis

• Shape-andsize-controlledsynthesisofbatterymaterialsandothernanomaterials

RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENTS • Advancedthefrontiersofcrystalengineeringandopened

uppossibilitiesforthedevelopmentofnewmaterials

• Pioneered structural transformations in coordinationpolymersandcontributedtothefundamentalunderstandingofreactivityinthesolidstate

• Succeeded in transforming the inherent properties ofcoordinationpolymerstobesimilartothatofprocessablematerials,suchasgelsandfibres,forpotentialapplicationsasadvancedmaterials

• Developedsingle-molecularprecursorroutesforcreatingsolublenanocrystals,pavingthewayforunravellingtheirunusualopticalproperties

RESEARCH STRENGTHS• Strong teamwork with very dedicated and motivated

studentsandseveralresearchersinSingaporeandabroad

• Adeptatleveragingonnovelresearchideas

• Successfulinmakingthebestofavailableresources

• Ability to apply crystallographic knowledge tomaterialschemistry

PUBLICATION CREDITS• Published over 400 papers in internationally refereed

journals,reviews,bookchapters,andreceivedmorethan8,000citations

• CurrentHirsch indexof41,signifyingqualityof researchandimpact

• Co-edited two books: “Organic Crystal Engineering –Frontiers in Crystal Engineering”, Wiley (2010) and“FrontiersinCrystalEngineering”,Wiley(2006)

• Editedseveralspecialissuesforleadingjournals

• Several outstanding papers have been highlighted onjournal covers and rank among the top 10 mostaccessedelectronically


• Serves on the editorial boards of severalinternationaljournals

• Invited as external reviewers by funding agencies,professional bodies, research institutes and universitiesaroundtheworld

• Reviewer of about 120 manuscripts yearly for about30differentchemistryjournals

• Presented plenary, keynote and invited talks at severalinternationalandprestigiousconferencessuchasAmericanChemical Society National Meeting, InternationalCoordinationChemistryConference,AsianConferenceonCoordinationChemistryandPacifiChem

• Fellow, Singapore National Institute of Chemistry(since2003)

• Member, Materials Research Society of Singapore(since2003)

• Member,AmericanChemicalSociety(since1997)


• World Class University Chair Professor, Department ofChemistry,GyeongsangNationalUniversity,SouthKorea(2009–2013)

• EruditeScholarinResidence,KeralaStateHigherEducationCouncil,India(2011)

• Finalist,President’sScienceAward,Singapore(2009)

• OutstandingScientistAward,FacultyofScience(2007)

• BronzeMedal,IndianAssociationofSolidStateChemistsandAlliedScientists(2001)

RESEARCH ASPIRATION

“Tounderstandtheintermolecularinteractionsinthecontextofcrystalengineeringandutilisetheknowledgeinpackingofmoleculesinsolidsatwillinordertocontrolandfine-tunethesolidstateproperties.”

“ Research is nothing but a formalised curiosity and gives the opportunity to discover something new. The joy of doing research is a great source of happiness in life and is a strong driver of success.”


Assoc Prof CHNG Wee JooPhD (NUS); FAMS; FRCPath (UK); MRCP (UK); MB ChB (University of Leeds)

Department of Medicine and Cancer Science Institute of Singapore


RESEARCH INTERESTS• Biology,detectionandtreatmentofmultiplemyeloma

• Liquidtumourbiologyandtherapeutics

RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENTS• Led groundbreaking research to conceive novel tools

and approaches to understand, diagnose and treatmultiplemyeloma,acommonandincurablecancerofthebonemarrow

• Discoveries and inventions have been cited by theWorld Health Organisation’s new classification oflymphoidcancers

• Findings have been incorporated as part of the TotalMyelomaCareProgrammefortreatingmyelomapatientsattheNationalUniversityCancerInstitute,Singapore

• Consistentlysecuredgenerouscompetitiveresearchfundingfromgovernments,industryanduniversities

RESEARCH STRENGTHS• Strongabilitytocombineclinicalknowledgeforidentifying

areasofunmetclinicalneedsandthescientificknow-howfordevisingstudiestotackletheseclinicalproblems

• Possessesuniqueexpertisefordeliveringhighproductivityandcutting-edgegenomictechnologies

• Highly collaborative and adept at organising large-scaleresearch

PUBLICATION CREDITS• Publishedover60papers,withover40insupertierand

toptierjournals,andalmost900citationsreceived

INTERNATIONAL STANDING• Peer review evaluator for leading international journals

suchasBlood(since2008),CancerResearch(since2009)andLeukaemia(since2008)

• Serves on the advisory boards of leading healthcarecompaniessuchasJanssenCilag(since2008),Merck(since2010)andSynofi-Aventis(since2009)

• External reviewer of grant proposals for South Africa’sMedical Research Council (since 2008) and Singapore’sNationalMedicalResearchCouncil(since2009)

• Member,InternationalMyelomaWorkingGroup(since2010)

• Member,EditorialBoard,Asia-PacificJournalofOncologyandHematology(since2009)

• AdjunctAssistantProfessor,Medicine,MayoClinicCollegeofMedicine,USA(since2008)

• Visiting Scientist in Multiple Myeloma Genomics, MayoClinicScottsdale,USA(2004–2007)

• Invited to speak at over 30 established and prestigiousconferencesaroundtheworld


• TheOutstandingYoungPersonsAward, JuniorChamberInternational(2009)

• InvestigatorClinicianSchemeAward,NationalHealthcareGroup(2008)

• Clinician Scientist Award, National Medical ResearchCouncil(2008)

• CelgeneFutureLeadersinHaematologyAward(2007)

• Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Fellowship(2006–2007)

• Best Reviewer Award 2006, Singapore MedicalJournal(2007)

• Second Prize, Best Research Paper, Singapore MedicalJournal(2005)

• Best Oral Presentation, Arizona Academic ExcellenceDay(2005)

• AgencyforScience,TechnologyandResearchInternationalFellowship(2004–2006)

• BestOralPresentation,SingaporeSocietyofHaematologyAnnualScientificMeeting(2004)

• CourageStar,NationalHealthcareGroup(2003)

• BestOralPresentation,SingaporeSocietyofHaematologyAnnualScientificMeeting(2002)

RESEARCH ASPIRATION

“Todevelopnoveldrugcombinationsthatobviatetheneedfor chemotherapy in the treatment of haematologicmalignanciesandtobeabletoselectandoptimisetreatmentonanindividualpatientbasis.”

“ For a clinician to do substantive research is not easy and requires the support of many individuals as well as real motivation and desire, but the reward is great and you can be directly involved in discoveries that change treatment paradigms that ultimately lead to improved patient outcomes. This is the ultimate goal that continues to drive me forward.”


Assoc Prof GONG JiangbinPhD (University of Toronto); BSc (Nanjing University)

Department of Physics


RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Control of quantum dynamics in atomic andmolecularsystems

• Complexquantumdynamicsinclassicallychaoticsystems

• Aspects of open quantum systems and quantumclassicalcorrespondence

RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENTS

• Constructedandanalysedanumberoforiginalmodelsforunderstanding, exploring and manipulating quantumevolution,suchasmodelsofquantumratchetacceleratorandmany-bodycoherentdestructionoftunnelling

• Discoveredaremarkableconnectionbetweentwoimportantparadigmsofquantumchaosandproposeda techniqueforsynthesisingfractalquasi-energyspectruminperiodicallydrivenquantumsystems

• Proposedpowerfulstrategiestoprotectbipartitequantumentanglement against decoherence effects, which havemotivatedonesuccessfulexperimentaldemonstrationofentanglementprotectionwithcontrolfields

RESEARCH STRENGTHS

• Focusesonresearchoriginalityandfundamentalunderstanding

• Keentoexplorebycrossingboundariesbetweendifferentresearchareas

PUBLICATION CREDITS

• Publishedover70papers,withover500citations

• CurrentHirschindexof13


• Reviewerforover10internationalphysicsjournals

• Reviewer,AustriaScienceFund(2008,2010)

• Editorial Board Member, Interdisciplinary Sciences:ComputationalLifeSciences(since2009)

• Guesteditorforaspecialsection“ChaosandTransportattheNanoscale”,JournalofComputationalandTheoreticalNanoscience(2011)


• AnnualTeachingExcellenceAward,NUS(2008/2009)

• Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, Faculty ofScience(2009)

• YoungScientistAward,FacultyofScience(2008)

• YoungInvestigatorAward,NUS(2006)

• Postdoctoral Research Associate Fellowship, UniversityofChicago(2003–2005)

• HenryCroftPostdoctoralFellowship,UniversityofToronto(2001–2003)

RESEARCH ASPIRATION

“To make fundamental contributions to our understandingofcomplexquantumsystemsandtheircontrol.”

“ I am humbly absorbed in fundamental research because it gives us full freedom and challenges our creativity.”


Dr LIU XiaogangPhD (Northwestern University); MSc (East Carolina University); BEng (Beijing Technology and Business University)

Department of Chemistry


RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Supramolecularchemistryandcatalysis

• Nanostructuredmaterialssynthesisandpatterning

• Luminescentmaterialsandbioimaging


• Succeeded in creating complex and customisablenanocrystalscapableofdiversefunctions,fromenhancingstudies of biological systems to treating cancer, abreakthroughthatappearedinNatureandotherleadinginternational journals, received extensivepress coverageglobally as well as attracted significant interest fromindustryandgovernments

• Contributedtothedevelopmentofanovelsuper-absorbingand paper-like material that promises to minimise thedevastatingeffectsofoilleaksandtoxicspills

• Devised an innovative nanoparticle-based biomarkerthat has shown great potential for diagnostic andtherapeuticapplications

• Discoverednovelsyntheticpathways for thesynthesisofbiologicallyimportantarylsulfidesandtheirderivatives

RESEARCH STRENGTHS

• Strongabilitytoidentifykeyproblemareasofdevelopingfieldsandtostimulatecollaborativeresearch

PUBLICATION CREDITS

• More than 30 papers published in international peer-reviewed journals, including Nature and Science, andover1,200citationsreceived


• Reviewerformorethan35toptierinternationaljournalssuchasNatureNanotechnologyandNatureCommunications

• Reviewer,NationalScienceFoundation,USA(since2008)

• Reviewer,AmericanChemicalSocietyPetroleumResearchFund(since2009)

• Reviewer,NaturalScienceandEngineeringResearchCouncilofCanada(since2010)

• Reviewer,NationalInstituteofScientificResearch,Canada(since2010)


• BASF-Singapore National Institute of Chemistry AwardinMaterialsChemistry(2011)

• YoungChemistAward,DepartmentofChemistry(2009)

• Finalist, Young Scientist Award, Agency for Science,TechnologyandResearch(2009)

• Nominee, TR35, Technology Review, MassachusettsInstituteofTechnology(2008)

• YoungScientistAward,FacultyofScience(2008)


RESEARCH ASPIRATION

“Tofurtherexpandtheworkonnanostructuredmaterialswithemphasisonenvironmentalandbiologicalapplications.”

“ The most rewarding aspect of being a chemist is the ability to find new knowledge and new discoveries that can improve and transform the quality of life.”


Assoc Prof YU HaifengPhD, MSc (Duke University); BEng (Shanghai Jiao Tong University)

Department of Computer Science


RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Distributedsystemssecurity

• Distributed algorithms and applied algorithmsinnetworking

• Distributedsystemsavailability


• Devised solutions for the longstanding and challengingproblem of sybil attacks (attacks by a single useradoptingmultiple fake identities) ondistributed systems(systems with many interconnected computers) byinventing innovative and highly effective randomiseddefencemechanisms

• Generated important findings on inter-objectcorrelation in replication systems, in which data isreplicated on multiple computers to improve dataavailability, enabling replication systems to reduceinformationunavailabilitybymultipleordersofmagnitudewithoutrequiringadditionalresources

• Conceived an aggregation algorithm able to tolerateadversarial interference insensornetworks,asignificantdevelopmentthatcanconsiderablyenhancesecurity

RESEARCH STRENGTHS

• Out-of-the-box thinking that is not confined withinexistingframeworks

PUBLICATION CREDITS

• Authored more than 30 papers receiving some 1,300citations, with several winning Best Paper awards andselectedastoppapersatestablishedconferences

• Publications have been incorporated into graduate-levelcoursematerialsinover20leadinguniversitiesworldwideas well as included as an entire section in a populargraduate-leveltextbook


• Programme Committee member for 16 prestigiousinternationalconferencesand5internationalworkshops,including top ones such as SIGCOMM (Special InterestGrouponDataCommunication),SIGMETRICSandSecurityandPrivacy

• ProgrammeCommitteeCo-Chair,DistributedComputingTrack, 12th International Conference on DistributedComputingandNetworking(2011)

• External Reviewer for a dozen leading internationaljournals such as Distributed Computing, Association forComputing Machinery (ACM) Transactions on the WebandInstituteofElectricalandElectronicsEngineers(IEEE)TransactionsonDependableandSecureComputing


• BestPaperAward,ACMSIGCOMMConference(2010),aprestigiousawardgiventoresearchersfromSingaporeforthefirsttime

• Young Scientist Award, Singapore National AcademyofScience(2009)

• BestPaperAward,ACM/IEEEInternationalConferenceonInformationProcessinginSensorNetworks(2009)


• Best Paper Award, Symposium on Networked SystemsDesignandImplementation(2006)

RESEARCH ASPIRATION

“Toinitiate,openup,andleadanewresearcharea.”

“ There are many professions that allow one to make more money than being a researcher – but only being a researcher can give one the continuous joy and excitement of new discovery.”


Mr Tony CHEW Leong-CheeSerdang Agricultural College, Malaysia, 1966

Chairman, Asia Resource CorporationChairman, Singapore Business FederationChairman, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENTS

• Co-foundedasmalltradingcompanythathassincegrownandexpandedtobecomeAsiaResourceCorporationtodaymanagingdiversebusinessesacrossAsia

• Playedapioneeringroleover37yearstotakewell-knownbrandsintounchartedterritoryaswellaslaunchandgrowventures, with examples being Pepsi-Cola Vietnam,KFCVietnamandJetstarAsiaAirways

• Acquired and breathed new life into many mature andestablishedcorporations,suchasDelMontePacific,Pepsi-Cola Philippines, Sterling Tobacco, Myanmar AirwaysInternationalandHuaFengPaperMill

SERVICE TO NATION AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

• Actively promoted Singapore and regional businessesthroughleadershiprolesattheSingaporeTradeDevelopmentBoard(nowInternationalEnterpriseSingapore),RegionalBusinessForumandtheASEANBusinessAdvisoryCouncil,amongothers

• Contributes expertise and experience to the EconomicResearch Institute for ASEAN and East Asia GoverningBoard, Korea-Singapore Business Roundtable, SPRINGSingapore’s Enterprise Development Advisory Counciland the Singapore Institute of International Affairs,amongothers

• Served on the boards of several government-linkedcompanies, including Keppel Corporation, Keppel-Tat LeeBank, Capitaland Commercial and Trade DevelopmentBoardHoldings

• Chairman,SingaporeBusinessFederation(since2008)

• Chairman,Duke-NUSGraduateMedical School Singapore(since2005)

• Chairman,NetworkIndonesia(2003–2009)

• Chairman,VietnamBusinessClub(1994–2002)

• Member,EconomicReviewCommitteeforEntrepreneurshipandInternationalisation(2001–2002)

• Member,EconomicStrategiesCommittee(2009–2010)


• PublicServiceStar(2008)

• PublicServiceMedal(2001)

FUTURE ASPIRATION

“To share my experience of business in Asia with othersinSingapore.”

OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD“ I ventured into business in Asia at a time of political instability and economic crisis. I was fortunate to survive and prosper. If I can be of service to others and contribute to society, I am happy to do so.”


Prof Choon Fong SHIH Professional Diploma in Civil Engineering (Singapore Polytechnic)MSc, PhD (Harvard University)

Distinguished Visiting Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, NUS

Founding President and Professor of Mechanical Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia


LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENTS• Provided leadership for NUS as President for almost a

decade, leading its transformation as a highly regardedresearchuniversityembracinganentrepreneurialdimensionand promoting the University’s global profile and reachwhilebuildingresearchandeducationalpartnershipswithleadinginstitutionsaroundtheworld

• Servedonnational committeesandboards inSingaporesuchas theEconomicReviewCommittee taskedtocraftwide-ranging strategies for re-making Singapore, theEconomic Development Board, the National ResearchFoundation, the Singapore International Foundation, aswellastheMaterialsResearchSocietyofSingapore

• Enjoys worldwide recognition for his pioneeringcontributions in nonlinear fracturemechanics, the studyof how materials break so that they can be madestronger. With about 150 publications in leadingscientific journals, he is listed by the Institute forScientific Information as among theworld’smost highlycitedengineeringresearchers

• Played a key role in the formation of the InternationalAllianceofResearchUniversities(IARU),comprising10ofthe world’s leading research universities spanning fourcontinents,andservedasChairmanandChairmanEmeritusof the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU),comprising 42 leading research universities modelledafter the premier Association of American Universities.He also chaired the Governing Board of the APRUWorld Institute,an instituteofadvancedstudiesseekingto address scientific, social, and economic issues ofglobalimportance

SERVICE TO NATION AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY• Vice-ChancellorandPresident,NUS(2000–2008)• DeputyVice-Chancellor,NUS(1997–2000)• Director, InstituteofMaterialsResearchandEngineering

(1996–1999)

• Chairman (2002 – 2006) and Chairman Emeritus(2006–2010),APRU

• Member,BoardExecutiveCommittee,Universitas21andU21Global(2000–2007)

• Member,MITVisitingCommitteeforMaterialsScienceandEngineering(2001–2006)

• BoardMember,NationalResearchFoundation(2006–2008)• Board Member, Agency for Science, Technology and

Research(2002–2007)• Member,EconomicReviewCommittee(2002–2003)• Member, Executive Committee, Economic Development

Board(2002–2003)

AWARDS AND ACCOLADES• Ted Belytschko Applied Mechanics Award, American

SocietyforMechanicalEngineers(2008)• Chief Executive Leadership Inaugural Award for Asia

Pacific, Council for Advancement and Support forEducation(2007)

• Foreign Honorary Member, American Academy of ArtsandSciences(2006)

• LaCroixdeChevalierdelaLegiond’Honneur,TheRepublicofFrance(2005)

• HonoraryDoctorofSciencedegreesconferredby- BrownUniversityintheUnitedStates(2008)- WasedaUniversityinJapan(2007)- LoughboroughUniversityintheUnitedKingdom(2005)

• Foreign Associate, US National Academy ofEngineering(2004)

• GeorgeRankinIrwinMedal,AmericanSocietyforTestingandMaterials(1986)

FUTURE ASPIRATION“Iviewlifeasanever-endingandever-changing journeyoflearninganddiscovery.Beingtruetoyourpassions,valuesandbeliefsmakesthejourneyallthemoremeaningfulandfulfilling–andfun.”

“ Returning to Singapore after 30 years in North America was a major turning point in my life. I had pursued my passion as an academic in North America. My stint as NUS President gave me the opportunity to enable others to pursue their passions and advance the University together. Being able to help others reach for their best has been particularly rewarding.”


Winners

The NUS Teaching Academy was established in April 2009 to serve the following

aims and purposes:

• To foster a culture of teaching excellence, and underscore theUniversity’s

commitment to offering quality education.

• Toprovideaplatformtoengageouroutstandingteachers,enablingthemto

share their expertise and develop new pedagogies.

• ToconferrecognitionandenhancevisibilityofmembersoftheNUScommunity

who have maintained a high level of teaching excellence and helped raise the

quality of NUS education.

• To enhance quality assurance and serve as a benchmark for excellence

in teaching.

TheTeachingAcademycompriseswinnersoftheUniversity’sOutstandingEducator

Award as well as elected faculty who have contributed significantly to education

in NUS. Known as Fellows, they will spearhead efforts in promoting excellence

in teaching and learning at NUS, and provide leadership in educational initiatives

such as teaching and learning master classes and mentorship schemes. Other

roles these Fellows will play include engaging actively in research in pedagogy,

serving in university-level committees, helping to review existing processes,

advising university management on education matters, as well as acting as

ambassadors and connectors for the University and the Centre for Development

of Teaching and Learning (CDTL) within and beyond NUS.

Envisaged to be a “think-tank” in education matters, the NUS Teaching Academy

will drive various projects including developing new educational thinking and

initiativesalignedwiththeUniversity’svisionandmission.Itwillalsocontribute

to key educational processes within the University and help provide a unique and

stimulating educational experience for our students.

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Mr CHEAH Kok MingDepartmentofArchitectureSchoolofDesign&Environment

Assoc Prof Alice CHRISTUDASON DepartmentofRealEstateSchoolofDesign&Environment

Assoc Prof Teofilo C DAqUILA DepartmentofSoutheastAsianStudiesFacultyofArts&SocialSciences

Prof KOH Khee MengDepartmentofMathematicsFacultyofScience

Assoc Prof LEE Tye Beng, JoelFacultyofLaw

Assoc Prof YAP Von BingDepartmentofStatistics&AppliedProbabilityFacultyofScience

Prof ZHOU WeibiaoDepartmentofChemistryFacultyofScience

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