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Aaron TheanView profile

Professor

National University of SingaporeSingapore

Prof Aaron Thean is the Deputy President (Academic Affairs) and Provost at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Formerly, he served as Dean of the College of Design and Engineering at NUS and held senior roles at IMEC (Belgium) as Vice President of Logic Technologies and Director of Logic Devices Research. His expertise spans advanced semiconductor device technologies, including FinFETs, nanowire FETs, III-V/Ge channels, and emerging beyond-CMOS architectures. He holds degrees from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering) and has published over 300 papers with 50+ patents. His awards include the Gregory Stillman Award (2001) and Compound Semiconductor Innovation Award (2014). Research interests focus on semiconductor innovation, device-process co-optimization (DTCO), and monolithic 3D integration. Notable contributions include industry-first Gate-First HKMG technologies, advanced strained silicon platforms, and neuromorphic computing hardware. His work bridges academia and industry through collaborations with Qualcomm, IBM, and foundry partners. Current initiatives emphasize energy-efficient computing and wearable sensor systems. Prof Thean’s leadership spans NUS-wide academic strategy and global research partnerships. His technical legacy includes foundational advancements in transistor scaling, low-power CMOS design, and AI-driven failure analysis methodologies.

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Bimlesh WadhwaView profile

Associate Professor

National University of SingaporeSingapore

Dr. Bimlesh Wadhwa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and serves as Assistant Dean for Student Life at Tembusu College. She holds dual affiliations as a Residential Fellow at Tembusu College and an active member of the School of Computing's academic community. Her work bridges software engineering, human-computer interaction (HCI), and computing education. Dr. Wadhwa's research focuses on gender issues in HCI, software design quality, and digital well-being. She has pioneered initiatives like the Code for Community program to bring computing education to underserved groups. Her pedagogical contributions include developing courses on object-oriented design, software engineering principles, and interaction design. She actively engages with professional communities through roles such as Faculty Representative at the Singapore Computer Society Student Chapter and advisor to the Computing Club at NUS. Her recent work addresses pressing societal challenges like technology-facilitated sexual violence and integrates AI into educational contexts. She has organized major competitions including CodeXtreme and the Singapore Science and Engineering Fair, fostering innovation among students. Her interdisciplinary collaborations span healthcare applications, smart city technologies, and educational equity initiatives. Dr. Wadhwa’s scholarly contributions include over 80 publications in top venues such as FSE, CHI, and IEEE conferences. She has co-edited book chapters for Springer and Wiley on HCI and informatics, reflecting her commitment to advancing both technical and societal dimensions of computing. In addition to her academic roles, she leads MakerLab initiatives and contributes to national educational policies on computational thinking. Her work emphasizes bridging academia-industry gaps through projects like the GEAR mobile game-assisted rehabilitation system and cloud service brokerage frameworks.

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Bert DE REYCKView profile

Professor

Singapore Management UniversitySingapore

Bert DE REYCK is the Dean of the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University (SMU) and holds the rank of Professor of Operations Management. He holds a PhD in Business Economics from the University of Leuven, Belgium, along with an MSc in Business Information Systems and a BSc in Business Engineering from the same institution. His career includes roles as Founding Director and Professor at UCL School of Management (2015–2021), Professor and Head of Department at University College London (2009–2015), and various visiting professorships at institutions like London Business School and the University of Ghent. He has held academic positions since 1998, including Assistant and Associate Professor roles at prestigious institutions such as the London Business School and Rotterdam School of Management. DE REYCK’s research focuses on Operations Management, Business Analytics, and Project Management, with notable contributions to AI applications, transportation systems, and strategic sourcing. His work bridges theoretical rigor and practical impact, addressing challenges in project valuation, contract design, and operations optimization. He has received numerous accolades, including INFORMS’ AAS Best Paper Award (2022), multiple Daniel H. Wagner Prize recognitions, and teaching awards from London Business School and UCL. His research has been supported by grants from organizations like Eurocontrol, NHS, and private sector firms such as Vungle and Noble Group. DE REYCK has led significant industry collaborations, including projects on airport operations optimization, pharmaceutical R&D valuation, and AI-driven advertising strategies. His advisory work spans sectors like aviation, healthcare, and transportation, emphasizing real-world problem-solving through analytics and decision science.

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Thomas PeyrinView profile

Professor

Nanyang Technological UniversitySingapore

Thomas Peyrin is a Full Professor at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore, leading the Symmetric Key and Lightweight Cryptography Lab (SyLLab) since 2012. He co-founded TT-logic.ai, focusing on cryptographic innovations. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Cryptology from Orange Labs and University of Versailles (2008), a Master in Computer Science from MPRI (2005), and engineering training at CPE Lyon (2004). Education : Ph.D. (2008), MPRI Master (2005), EPFL Exchange (2003-2004), CPE Lyon (1999-2004) Career : Full Professor at NTU (2022-present), Associate Professor (2017-2022), Nanyang Assistant Professor and NRF Fellow (2012-2017), Research Fellow at NTU (2010-2012), Cryptography Expert at Ingenico (2008-2010) Thomas specializes in symmetric cryptography, cryptanalysis of hash functions and block ciphers, and machine learning applications to security. His work includes groundbreaking research on SHA-1 collisions, lightweight cryptographic primitives (e.g., GIFT, PHOTON), and automated cryptanalysis frameworks. Recent projects explore integrating AI with cryptographic verification and fault attack resistance. His publications span top conferences like CRYPTO, EUROCRYPT, and CHES, with awards including the FSE Test of Time Award (2025), FSE Best Paper (2023), and NRF Investigatorship (2022). He has advised numerous students in cryptographic research and co-founded SyLLab, a leading lab for symmetric cryptography innovation. Scientific Awards : Test of Time Award at FSE 2025 Best Paper Award at FSE 2023/ToSC NRF Investigatorship (2022) Lee Kuan Yew Postdoctoral Fellowship Best Paper Awards at FSE 2012 and ASIACRYPT 2007

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Yang YouView profile

Professor

National University of SingaporeSingapore

Yang You is a Presidential Young Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS), affiliated with the Department of Computer Science under NUS Computing. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from UC Berkeley, advised by Prof. James Demmel. His research focuses on parallel/distributed algorithms, high-performance computing, and machine learning, particularly in scaling deep neural networks on distributed systems and supercomputers. Notably, his team achieved world records in ImageNet and BERT training speeds, with techniques adopted by tech giants like Google and NVIDIA. His optimizers (LARS/LAMB) are included in MLPerf benchmarks. Education - PhD in Computer Science, UC Berkeley - Outstanding Graduate of Tsinghua University (1st rank). Research Interests Yang You’s work spans machine learning system optimization, parallel computing, and distributed training infrastructure. He explores efficient algorithms for large-scale models, including techniques for reducing training time and improving scalability. His contributions emphasize practical implementations that bridge theory and industry applications, such as accelerating diffusion models and optimizing LLM inference. Awards & Honors Lotfi A. Zadeh Prize (2020) IPDPS 2015 Best Paper Award (0.8% acceptance) ICPP 2018 Best Paper Award (0.3% acceptance) ACM/IEEE George Michael HPC Fellowship Siebel Scholar (2020) Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia (2021) Advising & Labs He advises PhD students in cutting-edge research and leads the NUS AI Lab , focusing on advancing AI systems and high-performance computing. His lab collaborates with industry partners to deploy scalable machine learning solutions.

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LU Wen FengView profile

Adjunct Associate Professor

National University of SingaporeSingapore

LU Wen Feng is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS), affiliated with the College of Design and Engineering. His research focuses on advanced manufacturing technologies, including additive manufacturing, robotics, and AI-driven systems. He explores sustainable design methodologies, smart manufacturing innovations, and bioprinting applications. Key areas include optimizing material processes, enhancing mechanical properties of printed materials, and developing autonomous robotic solutions for industrial tasks. Contact: mpelwf@nus.edu.sg , located at E3-02-07. Research Interests : His work bridges AI and manufacturing, emphasizing Knowledge graph integration for additive manufacturing, Autonomous robotic systems in industrial settings, Bioprinting for tissue repair with smart bioinks, Topology optimization for lightweight and sustainable structures, Material characterization and process engineering for 3D-printed composites. Recent Article Trends : LU Wen Feng's 2025 articles highlight advancements in AI-augmented manufacturing systems (e.g., MaViLa, AutoMEX) and sustainable design workflows. His 2024 studies address material anisotropy, corrosion behavior, and topology optimization strategies for lattice structures. These trends reflect his interdisciplinary approach to solving challenges in additive manufacturing, robotics, and biomedical applications. Awards : No scientific awards explicitly mentioned. Advising & Grants : No current graduate students or grants listed. His research likely integrates industry-academia collaborations given the focus on applied manufacturing technologies. Labs/Teams : Not explicitly detailed, but his work suggests involvement in advanced manufacturing labs and AI-robotics teams at NUS.

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ZHANG YangView profile

Professor

National University of SingaporeSingapore

Dr. Yang Zhang is a Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS), holding appointments in the Department of Computer Science (School of Computing) and the Department of Biochemistry (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine). He also leads the Zhang Lab, which focuses on AI-driven computational methods for protein structure prediction and design. Previously, he was a Professor at the University of Michigan. His research integrates artificial intelligence, deep learning, and physics-based models to address challenges in computational biology. Affiliations: School of Computing; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine; Cancer Science Institute of Singapore Key Roles: Principal Investigator of Zhang Lab; Developer of I-TASSER algorithm Research interests span AI-driven protein design, deep learning for RNA structure prediction, and drug discovery. Projects include the EvoDesign server for protein interaction design and TripletRes for coevolution-based contact prediction. Major contributions include the I-TASSER algorithm, ranked top in CASP experiments for protein structure prediction. Awards: Alfred P. Sloan Award, NSF CAREER Award, and seven-time Highly Cited Researcher (2015–2021).

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OU PengfeiView profile

Assistant Professor

National University of SingaporeSingapore

Asst. Prof. OU Pengfei is an Assistant Professor and NUS Presidential Young Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the National University of Singapore, Faculty of Science. He leads the AI for Chemistry (AI4Chem) research group, focusing on computational catalysis, machine learning, and materials science. Previously, he was a Research Associate at Northwestern University and a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto under Prof. Edward H. Sargent, and earned his Ph.D. from McGill University. Education: Ph.D., McGill University, 2020 M.Eng., Central South University, 2015 B.Eng., Central South University, 2012 Research interests include catalyst design for electrochemical reactions using ab initio DFT, molecular dynamics simulations, and AI-driven methods. He develops dynamic simulations of chemical processes under reaction conditions and machine learning tools for accelerated catalyst discovery. His work addresses challenges in energy and environmental applications such as CO2 reduction and hydrogen evolution. Notable awards include the NUS Presidential Young Professorship (2024), Climate Positive Energy Postdoctoral Fellowship (2021), and Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-Financed Students Abroad (2020). Labs/Teams: The AI4Chem group integrates theory-guided and data-driven approaches to advance computational catalysis, with three core research directions: (1) reaction mechanism exploration and catalyst optimization, (2) dynamic structure-performance relationships under reaction conditions, and (3) machine learning algorithms for high-throughput screening.

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AI XinView profile

Lecturer

National University of SingaporeSingapore

AI Xin is a Lecturer in the School of Computing at the National University of Singapore (NUS), specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. She teaches courses such as machine learning, deep learning, and data mining, including advanced modules like CS4225 and CS5425. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from NUS; B.Eng. from Xidian University, China. Her research spans Game Theoretical Modelling , Optimization Methods , Algorithm Design , and Wireless Networks . She has contributed to multi-agent systems, algorithmic game theory, and wireless community networks, focusing on robust and distributed solutions. Her recent publications highlight trends in game theory for wireless networks , distributed coverage algorithms , and optimization for network efficiency , with a strong emphasis on theoretical and practical applications in AI and networking. Scientific Awards: Teaching Excellence Award (NUS, 2024). She has taught courses on Big Data Systems for Data Science and Computational Thinking , bridging academic rigor with industry relevance through her prior experience in risk management, supply chain, and sales at BHP Billiton Marketing Asia.

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LING Chun KaiView profile

Assistant Professor

National University of SingaporeSingapore

LING Chun Kai is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS), School of Computing. His research focuses on multiagent systems, computational game theory, and machine learning applications in adversarial real-world domains like cybersecurity and logistics. Educational background includes a PhD in Computer Science (2017-2023) from Carnegie Mellon University and a First Class BEng in Computer Engineering (2015) from NUS. Previously, he was a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Columbia University. Current research interests span computational game theory, machine learning for multi-agent systems, equilibrium characterization in imperfect information settings, and applications in network security, logistics, and recreational games. Key methodological contributions include scalable algorithms for game solving, differentiable game solvers, and copula-based statistical modeling. Recent publications focus on attacker-defender graph games, language negotiation agents, and modeling games with incomplete information. Collaborations include researchers from Columbia University, Carnegie Mellon, and institutions working on GameSec, AAAI, Neurips, and ICML venues. Scientific Awards: IJCAI 2018 Distinguished Paper Award GameSec 2023 Best Paper Award GameSec 2024 Best Paper Award Singapore Teaching and Academic Research Talent Scheme (2024) Teaching includes courses on AI Planning and Decision Making (CS4246, CS5446) and Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence (CS6208).

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Frank Christian StephanView profile

Professor

National University of SingaporeSingapore

Frank Christian Stephan is a Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS), with joint appointments in the Department of Mathematics (primary) and School of Computing (secondary). His research spans mathematical logic, theoretical computer science, and computational complexity. Research Interests: Recursion theory and Kolmogorov complexity Inductive inference and learning theory Automata theory and automatic structures Parity games and algorithmic randomness Selected Publications include works on quasipolynomial time algorithms for parity games (STOC 2017 Best Paper) and semi-automatic structures. His scientific awards include the STOC 2017 Best Paper Award and the EATCS-IPEC Nerode Prize 2021. He teaches courses such as Computational Complexity (AY 2023/2024 Sem 2, AY 2024/2025 Sem 2), Advanced Automata Theory (multiple editions), and Mathematical Logic (undergraduate). He co-organizes the Logic Seminar at NUS.

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Liu LiliView profile

Lecturer

National University of SingaporeSingapore

Liu Lili is a Lecturer (Educator Track) in the Department of Computer Science at the School of Computing, National University of Singapore. She holds a Ph.D. from Nanyang Technological University and a Master's in Computer Science from Shanghai University. Prior to NUS, she served as a Senior Research Scientist at Singapore Polytechnic and a Scientist at A*STAR's Institute of High-Performance Computing. Her research focuses on Machine Learning, Computer Vision, and Multi-modal Learning, with applications in FinTech, Social Media Analysis, and Algorithms & Theory. Notable projects include AI-driven coating inspection systems for marine assets and behavioral competency assessment tools for navigational safety. She has contributed to robotics for construction quality assessment and interactive virtual environments for rehabilitation. Liu's publications span AI applications in finance, robotics, and material science, reflecting her expertise in bridging theoretical computer science with practical industrial solutions. Her work emphasizes automation, anomaly detection, and multi-modal data integration.

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Shen WeiView profile

Professor

National University of SingaporeSingapore

Shen Wei is the KoGuan Distinguished Professor of Law at the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Law School, with a concurrent role as Visiting Professor (2025). His academic career spans legal practice and academia, focusing on international investment law, corporate governance, financial regulation, and international commercial arbitration. Concurrently, his research extends into computational and mathematical domains, including machine learning, deep neural networks, and approximation theory. He teaches international investment law, international financial regulation, company law, and international economic law. His interdisciplinary work bridges legal scholarship with advanced mathematical modeling and algorithmic analysis. Recent research emphasizes neural network architecture, optimization techniques, and approximation theory applied to complex systems. Notable contributions include studies on deep network expressivity, gradient methods, and wavelet-based image restoration. Awards and grants are not explicitly mentioned, but his work reflects significant contributions to both legal and computational fields.

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KHOO Siau ChengView profile

Associate Professor

National University of SingaporeSingapore

KHOO Siau Cheng is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS) School of Computing. He also serves as Co-Director of the NUS Business Analytics Centre, established in 2013 in collaboration with the Economic Development Board of Singapore and IBM. His academic journey began with a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Yale University in 1992. Professor Khoo's research focuses on improving software developer productivity through advanced programming language theories and software engineering techniques. His work spans multiple areas including static program analysis, dynamic program optimization, code analytics, and specification mining. He has applied his expertise to develop domain-specific languages for financial data analysis and has pioneered techniques for discovering dynamic program behaviors via data-mining approaches. Research Interests: Programming Languages and Software Engineering Code Analytics and Program Analysis Specification Mining and Bug Signature Discovery Static and Dynamic Program Analysis Program Transformation and Optimization Domain-Specific Languages Professor Khoo's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on improving software quality and developer productivity. His recent work emphasizes scalable approaches to refactoring detection, bug signature mining, and specification inference, showing an evolution from theoretical foundations to practical applications in software maintenance and quality assurance. As an educator and mentor, Professor Khoo has supervised numerous graduate students to completion of their M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees. His research projects have provided valuable training opportunities for students while addressing important challenges in software development. He has also contributed significantly to academic administration, having served as Vice Dean (Undergraduate Studies) in the School of Computing from 2005 to 2011 and currently as Co-Director of the Master of Science (Business Analytics) Programme.

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Alvin J. K. ChuaView profile

Assistant Professor

National University of SingaporeSingapore

Dr. Alvin J. K. Chua is an Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS) under the NUS Presidential Young Professorship. He holds a joint appointment in the Department of Mathematics and a courtesy appointment in the Department of Statistics and Data Science. His research focuses on gravitational-wave astronomy , particularly extreme mass ratio inspirals (EMRIs) as key sources for the LISA mission. He develops computational and statistical methods for modeling GW sources and analyzing detector data, with recent work on machine learning and Bayesian inference techniques. His selected publications highlight advancements in modeling beyond-vacuum-GR effects in EMRIs non-local parameter degeneracies rapid relativistic waveform generation neural networks for GW inference statistical sampling on manifolds These works span gravitational-wave astrophysics , computational relativity , and applied statistics . Scientific recognition includes the NUS Presidential Young Professorship. He collaborates with the LISA Consortium and the North American Nanohertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves (NANOGrav).

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