Meet Our Speakers
Hear from our distinguished speakers
as they share their knowledge and expertise across various disciplines.
Chemistry
Chemistry: The Central Science
Associate Professor
Jason Yeo
Assoc Prof Yeo received his BSc (Hons) and MSc in Chemistry from NUS and his PhD from ETH Zurich, Switzerland and conducted postdoctoral research at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. His work focuses on developing efficient and robust materials to catalyse energy conversion reactions to achieve sustainable and environmentally friendly energy. Assoc Prof Yeo has received multiple faculty- and university-level teaching excellence awards. He is currently the Deputy Head (Education) at the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science.
Data Science and Analytics
Elevate Your Career and Drive Business Success
Associate Professor
Vik Gopal
Assoc Prof Gopal graduated from NUS Department of Mathematics and went on to complete his PhD in Statistics at the University of Florida, United States. He worked at the Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT) and then IBM, before joining NUS in 2013. He has been teaching classes in statistics and data science to undergraduates and adult learners since then. He is currently Assistant Head at the Department of Statistics and Data Science, Faculty of Science.
Cross-Disciplinary Programme
Data Science and Economics
Economics Reimagined: Shape the Future with Our Data Science and Economics Programme
Dr
Liu Chunchun
Dr Liu teaches in areas across various disciplines including economics (microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, mathematical economics, international finance, game theory) as well as mathematics, quantitative finance and business. As an economist and applied mathematician, her research interests include applied game theory, applied microeconomic theory, applied mechanism design, industrial organisation and platform economy. She is currently a Lecturer at the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science.
Dr
Denis Tkachenko
Dr Tkachenko’s research focuses on theoretical econometrics and its applications in macroeconomics and finance, and was published in the top five and top field economic journals. At NUS, he teaches classes in econometrics, forecasting and machine learning. He is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Cross-Disciplinary Programme
Environmental Studies
Making a Difference through Environmental Studies
Associate Professor
Peter Todd
Assoc Prof Todd, a marine biologist, has been teaching ecology and marine science at NUS for 18 years. His interdisciplinary research synthesises elements of biology, geography and engineering to answer ecological and environmental questions. In particular, he studies tropical coastal organisms and communities and the effects urbanisation has on them. He is the Director of the Bachelor of Environmental Studies (BES) programme.
Dr
Susan Owen
Dr Susan is the Deputy Director of BES and an environmental policy researcher and educator who works with physical and social science research to better understand the limitations in environmental management practice. With a focus on climate adaptation policy in the context of environmental and human systems, she is interested in how we respond to the complex, and at times seemingly intractable, issues faced when developing policy to support sectoral adaptation to climate change. She is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Food Science and Technology
Preparing Professionals for the Future of Food and Health
Dr
Liu Mei Hui
Dr Liu graduated from the pioneering batch of NUS’ Food Science and Technology Programme. She received numerous food industry awards as a student. Following her first degree, Dr Liu was awarded the prestigious Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Graduate Scholarship to pursue a PhD in Molecular Biology. Her research work at the Genome Institute of Singapore, A*STAR and Cornell University brought her on many scientific journeys in the fields of molecular biology, nutrition and genomics. Her multidisciplinary research has been recognised in prestigious journals including Nature. She is currently a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Science.
Life Sciences
CHS Life Sciences at NUS: One Major, Two Specialisations, Diverse Disciplines
Associate Professor
Henry Mok
Assoc Prof Mok obtained his PhD from the University of Cambridge in 1996 on the study of folding and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy of the DNA binding domain of the human papillomavirus E2 protein. His expertise is in determining the structural/functional relationship of proteins involved in human diseases using both NMR and X-ray crystallography. His group has determined structures of allergens from dust mites and cockroaches that lead to understanding of diseases like asthma and atopic dermatitis. Assoc Prof Mok is Deputy Head (Undergraduate Matters) at the Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science.
Mathematics
Mathematics in NUS: A Door that Opens to Many Possibilities
Associate Professor
Victor Tan
Assoc Prof Tan received his BSc from NUS and PhD from the University of California, United States. His research interests are in algebra and number theory. He was a former Fellow of the NUS Teaching Academy and has served as a member of the University Teaching Excellence Committee. As a former President of the Singapore Mathematical Society, he has organised a wide range of mathematics enrichment programmes for school teachers and students. He has received multiple faculty- and university-level awards for teaching excellence, including the Outstanding Educator Award, the highest recognition for educators at NUS. Assoc Prof Tan is currently Deputy Head (Teaching) at the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science.
Quantitative Finance
Quantitative Finance in NUS
Dr
Li Wei
Dr Li Wei holds a PhD in Mathematics from NUS. Her expertise encompasses areas such as quantitative finance, game theory and discrete structures. She is recognised for her dedication to education and received the Faculty Teaching Award for several years (2019, 2021, 2022, 2024). Currently, she serves as the Director of the Quantitative Finance Programme and is concurrently a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science.
Pharmaceutical Science
NUS Pharmaceutical Science: Integrating the Chemistry, Biology and Technology of Medicines
Associate Professor
Yau Wai Ping
Assoc Prof Yau received her BSc (Pharm) (Hons) and PhD from NUS. She was awarded the NUS Overseas Postdoctoral Fellowship and was a postdoctoral fellow at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, United States before rejoining NUS’ Department of Pharmacy in 2010. She has received multiple faculty- and university-level teaching excellence awards. She is currently the Deputy Head (Education - Undergraduate Matters) and the Director of the Pharmaceutical Science Programme at the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science.
Masterclass
Pharmaceutical Science
Modelling in Drug Development: Innovation Unified by Basic Knowledge in Science and Mathematics
Professor
Eric Chan
Prof Chan is a pharmaceutical scientist and pharmacist in the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Science. His research interests are in physiologically-based pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic modelling of pharmacology and toxicology; xenobiotic-derived reactive metabolite research with a specific focus on interaction with biological proteins; and metabolism-driven systems biology modelling of pathology, pharmacology, toxicology and mammalian host-bacteria interactions. He received the Dean’s Chair Professorship (2015 to 2018), Young Scientist Award (2010) and Outstanding Scientist Award (2014) in the Faculty of Science. He was a six-time recipient of the Faculty of Science Teaching Excellence Award and a four-time recipient of the NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Award.
Physics
Exploring Physics at NUS: Opportunities and Career Paths
Associate Professor
Wang Qinghai
Assoc Prof Wang obtained his BSc from the University of Science and Technology of China and his PhD from Washington University in St Louis, United States. His research interests include quantum mechanics, mathematical physics and cosmology. He is a recipient of multiple university- and faculty-level teaching excellence awards. Assoc Prof Wang is Deputy Head (Education) at the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science.
Statistics
Unlock the Secrets of Data: Learn the Techniques and Methods of Statistics Finance in NUS
Dr
David Chew
Dr Chew received his PhD from NUS. After a postdoctoral stint at the University of Southern California, he joined NUS in 2009. He is currently Deputy Head (Undergraduate Programmes) at NUS’ Department of Statistics and Data Science, Faculty of Science.
What Makes the Special Programme in Science (SPS) Special?
Associate Professor
Liou Yih-Cherng
Assoc Prof Liou received his PhD from Queen’s University, Canada. After a postdoctoral stint at Harvard Medical School, United States, he joined NUS’ Department of Biological Sciences in 2003. He is Director of the Faculty’s Special Programme in Science and concurrently, Associate Dean (Research) at the Faculty of Science.
Our Students and Alumni
CHS Student Sharing Session
Angie Liew
Pei Yee
Major in Global Studies
Minor in Data Analytics
Daphne Wong
Major in Data Science and Analytics
Second Major in Innovation and Design
Fahd Shah Mohammad Nizam
Major in Life Sciences
Second Major in Psychology
Ram Shekar
Cross-Disciplinary Programme in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Minor in Art History
Minor in Mathematics
The Daily Life of a Chemistry Student
Brien Lee
Jia Jun
Brien is a Year 2 Chemistry student under the College of Humanities and Sciences who is pursuing a second major in Pharmaceutical Sciences. He is currently the President of the NUS Chemical Sciences Society's 37th Management Committee. He was also the Vice Project Director (Externals) for the NUS Chemistry Camp for incoming Chemistry freshmen.
Brien will share about his day-to-day experiences as a student. This includes the student life activities that are planned by the Department of Chemistry and the two student organisations under the department - the NUS Chemical Sciences Society and NUS American Chemical Society Student Chapter.
Leadership, Research and Growth: A Life Sciences Student's Molecular Map
S Sandiyashini
Sandiyashini is a Year 4 Life Sciences student (Specialisation in Biomedical Science) with a second major in Business Management and a minor in Public Health. She has held multiple leadership roles, including as SCAMP (2023) Project Director, 52nd Life Sciences Society President (Academic Year 2023/2024), Special Programme in Science (SPS) Induction Programme (2022) Project Director and SPS Head Mentor (Academic Year 2024/2025).
Sandiyashini will share on her involvement in the Life Sciences Society and the Special Programme in Science (SPS) and how these impacted her student life. She will also share about the public health aspects of her academic journey and her biomedical research experience, her National Environment Agency laboratory internship and her student mentorship experience in SPS. She will round up by emphasising the importance of balancing both academic and social opportunities and commitments in university life.
Beyond the Books
Zhu Qi
Zhu Qi is a Year 2 Life Sciences student who reads a second major in Nutrition. She is the 53rd Life Sciences Society President and also the president of NUS’ Ballroom Team.
Explore the exciting life of a Life Sciences undergraduate at NUS! Discover how learning goes beyond lectures with hands-on research, interdisciplinary projects and global learning opportunities. Find out more about how various learning opportunities available in NUS help you to develop essential skills and experiences that open doors to diverse career paths.
Beyond the Pill: Unlocking Your Blueprint to Transform the Future of Healthcare
Mr Joel Lim
Mr Lim is a Brand Manager at Zuellig Pharma, where he drives the commercialisation of innovative medications across a diverse range of disease areas to make them more accessible to patients. He graduated from the pioneer batch of NUS’ Pharmaceutical Science programme in 2022 as its valedictorian. He previously worked at Sanofi as a Medical Engagement Executive before moving to his current role.
In this talk, Mr Lim will share his journey studying at NUS and beyond, revealing the daily challenges and exciting opportunities this field offers. Discover how this unique programme equips you with the right blend of knowledge and skills, while cultivating the mindset needed to thrive in multiple career pathways within this space. Gain insights into what employers seek and learn practical steps you can take to stand out and future-proof your careers in this dynamic industry.
Beyond the Curriculum: My Personal Journey through the Pharmaceutical Science Programme
Chooi Xiang Ting
Xiang Ting is a final year Pharmaceutical Science undergraduate. During her time in NUS, she has taken part in much of what the course has to offer, including a year-long research project, two internships, a semester-long exchange programme and various leadership roles. These experiences have equipped her with a well-rounded understanding of pharmaceutical science and the skills to make meaningful impact across different domains in the pharmaceutical industry.
Join Xiang Ting as she takes you beyond the brochures and classroom descriptions of the Pharmaceutical Science programme. Learn how to navigate the unique opportunities and challenges that come with the course, from building interdisciplinary expertise to forging meaningful connections and finding your own path in a competitive landscape. This sharing session will uncover how you can make use of the resources in the programme to curate an unforgettable and transformative university experience for yourself.
Landing and Preparing for a Quant Internship
Li Hongguang
Li Hongguang is a Year 4 Quantitative Finance student with a second major in Computer Science and a minor in Mathematics. He is currently doing a Quantitative Research internship at WorldQuant Singapore. Prior to this internship, he interned at the Agency of Science and Technology and Research (A*STAR), where he worked on improving three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction models.
Hongguang will be debunking some common misconceptions about the roadmap to a quant internship, as well as highlighting the relevance of his Quantitative Finance coursework to his internship. He will also share some tips on choosing a second major or minor(s) to supplement the curriculum and achieve your internship goals.
Navigating an Uncertain World
Seow Mao Yu
Seow Mao Yu is a Year 4 Quantitative Finance undergraduate with a second major in Statistics and a minor in Computer Science. He is passionate in quantitative research and financial risk management and is currently working as an Enterprise Risk Intern at GIC. Besides academic and professional interests, he is actively serving the community through the university's programmes and societies, notably as Project Leader in Teach Singapore (Teach SG), in Anglican Community Services and as a student composer and conductor in The NUSChoir.
Mao Yu will share about the practical opportunities presented by an interdisciplinary and flexible curriculum offered by NUS’ College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS), in particular the integrator pathway via second major and minor programmes. He will also share his experiences under the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme in Science (UROPS).