Ee Cheng Ong

Assoc Prof Ee Cheng Ong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He serves as Co-Director of the Social Service Research Centre (2025–2027). His academic journey includes a PhD and MA in Economics from Brown University, and a BA in Economics from Wellesley College.

Research focuses on curriculum development and pedagogy in economics education, labor economics, and the economics of inequality. He integrates experiential learning methods, such as narrative interviews and field trips to marginalized communities, to bridge theory and real-world applications.

Recent publications emphasize innovative teaching approaches, including projects that explore occupational decline through student-led interviews and urban economics field studies. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Advising and grants details are not disclosed. His role in the Social Service Research Centre underscores his engagement with applied social policy research.