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Dr. Ben Leong is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS), holding roles as Assistant Dean, Director of the Centre for Computing for Social Good and Philanthropy (CCSGP), and Director of the AI Centre for Educational Technologies (AICET). He earned his S.B., M.Eng., and Ph.D. from MIT (Computer Science, 2006). His research focuses on computer networking and distributed systems, including low-latency TCP, mobile cellular networks, and software-defined networks. He has published extensively at top venues like SIGCOMM and CoNEXT.

Dr. Leong is a recipient of the NUS Outstanding Educator Award (2015) and multiple teaching excellence awards. He has supervised numerous PhD students and contributed to educational initiatives, including Coursemology, a gamified learning platform. Beyond academia, he serves as Chief Data Officer at AI Singapore and leads software development for the Ministry of Education.

His research group explores modern network protocols, congestion control, and distributed systems. Notable projects include improving TCP performance in cellular networks and mitigating packet loss in datacenters. He has also pioneered innovations in educational technology, blending gamification with programming feedback systems.