Edwin Koh

Edwin Koh is a Provost’s Chair Teaching Professor at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), serving as Associate Head of Programme (Design and Artificial Intelligence) and Capstone Programme Director. He has held positions at National University of Singapore, New York University, and A*STAR.

• Education:
  • PhD in Engineering Design from University of Cambridge
  • B.Eng. and S.M. in Mechanical Engineering from Nanyang Technological University

His research focuses on Design Science, Engineering Design, and Artificial Intelligence, with recent work leveraging large language models for design structure matrices and analyzing engineering change propagation. He has published in journals like Research in Engineering Design, Design Studies, and Journal of Engineering Design.

Key trends in his publications include:

• AI applications in design automation
• Engineering change propagation modeling
• Design education pedagogy
• Intellectual property integration in engineering
• Resilience in infrastructure systems

Scientific Awards:

• Provost’s Chair Teaching Professor at SUTD

He has contributed to design curriculum innovation and project-based learning, and his work addresses challenges in design fixation, patent analysis, and complex system design.