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Assoc Prof Chia Wai Mun is an Associate Professor of Economics and Associate Chair (Academic) at the School of Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University (NTU). She holds a PhD from NTU, MSc from the London School of Economics, and BSc from the University of London, all in economics. Her research focuses on international macroeconomics, cost-benefit analysis, transboundary pollution, and environmental policy. Prof Chia has served as a consultant to Singaporean government agencies including the National Environment Agency (NEA), Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB), and ASEAN Secretariat. She currently co-directs NTU's Economic Growth Centre and serves as Treasurer of the Economic Society of Singapore. Awards include the Nanyang Education Award (2021) and Singapore National Day Commendation (2011). Her work bridges macroeconomic theory with policy applications, particularly in environmental valuation and international financial dynamics. Recent research explores behavioral heterogeneity in financial markets, optimal monetary policy frameworks for emerging economies, and the economic impacts of transboundary environmental issues.

• Economics
• International Macroeconomics
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
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XIONG Jie is Senior Research Fellow at the Energy Studies Institute, National University of Singapore. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Systems Engineering from NUS, specializing in optimization models for sustainable energy systems under uncertainty. Research Focus: Developing quantitative models for energy system optimization, waste-to-energy conversion, and climate policy interventions, with applications in Singapore's decarbonization strategies. Publication Trends: Recent works apply stochastic programming and agent-based modeling to sustainable infrastructure planning, particularly in waste valorization systems and competitive recycling markets. Professional Experience: Previously worked at Energy and Environmental Sustainability Solutions for Mega-cities (E2S2) and Future Resilient Systems programs. Industry experience includes logistics optimization at Lazada group.

• Energy System Optimization
• Climate Policy
• Sustainable Infrastructure
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TEERAWATTANANON Yot is a medical doctor and health economist with significant contributions to global health policy. He currently serves as a Visiting Professor at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health , National University of Singapore, while maintaining primary affiliation with Thailand's Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP) . He is also a Non-resident Fellow at the Center for Global Development (2020-present) and co-founder of both HTAsiaLink and the international Decision Support Initiative (iDSI) . Research Focus: His work centers on health economic evaluation , health technology assessment (HTA) , and health systems research , with particular emphasis on equitable resource allocation, universal health coverage, and vaccine policy optimization. He has led capacity-building initiatives in HTA across Bhutan, China, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. Scientific Awards The Thailand Research Fund’s Outstanding Researcher of the Year (2015) Thailand Ministry of Public Health’s Best Research Award (2008) Best Podium Presentation, Asia-Pacific ISPOR Conference (2006)

• Health economic evaluation
• Health technology assessment
• Health services research
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Dr. Hong Ming Tan is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Analytics and Operations, NUS Business School, and a Research Fellow at the Institute of Operations Research and Analytics (IORA) at National University of Singapore. He holds a PhD in Operations Research and Analytics (2021), MSc in Mathematics (2017), and BSc (Hons) in Applied Mathematics and Economics (2013) from NUS. Doctor of Philosophy, Operations Research and Analytics (2021) Master of Science, Mathematics (2017) Bachelor of Science (Hons), Applied Mathematics and Economics (2013) His research spans Business Analytics , Machine Learning , Operations Research , and Pharmacogenetics . Recent work includes: EcoVal Framework for efficient data valuation in ML Personalized Mental Health through adaptive testing and clustering Antibiotic Resistance modeling using antiresistic strategies CYP2D6 Methylation prediction for precision medicine His publications demonstrate expertise in ML optimization , healthcare informatics , behavioral analytics , and decision science . Current projects include AI-led Smart Data Centre Management and SIA Corp Lab research. He serves as Chair of the Department Finance Committee and advisor to student clubs like Business Analytics Consulting Team. His work addresses real-world challenges in industrial operations, healthcare diagnostics, and educational innovation.

• Business Analytics
• Operations Research
• Machine Learning
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Suraj Vasudevan is a Senior Lecturer in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the National University of Singapore's College of Design and Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from NUS (2011) and a B.Eng. (Honors) from NUS (2004). His teaching focuses on: Chemical process design and simulation Separation processes and industrial control systems Food technology applications Research addresses sustainable energy solutions, including CO2 conversion technologies and carbon capture optimization. Vasudevan has received multiple teaching awards including the Annual Teaching Excellence Award (2019, 2021, 2023) and the Faculty of Engineering's Engineering Educator Award (2020-2022). His publications appear in leading journals including Energy and Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research.

• Process Design
• Separation Technology
• Process Control
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Buket AVCI is a Full-time Assistant Professor of Operations Management (Education) at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University. She holds a PhD in Technology and Operations Management from INSEAD (2014), along with MSc degrees in Management (INSEAD) and Industrial Engineering (Bogazici University), and a BSc in Industrial Engineering from Bogazici University (2005). Her research focuses on Sustainable Operations Management , Supply Chain Management , and Behavioral Operations Management . Notable work includes studies on biomass commercialization, waste-to-energy conversions, and the environmental impacts of electric vehicle infrastructure. Her research has been published in top journals like Management Science and Production and Operations Management . AVCI has received multiple teaching accolades, including the Dean's Teaching Honor List (2015–2024) and the SMU Most Promising Teaching Award nomination. Her awards also include recognition for research excellence, such as the INFORMS TIMES Best Paper Award (2020) and prizes in student paper competitions (2012). Her current research explores sustainable sourcing in urban water management and community-supported agriculture, alongside strategic infrastructure planning for battery switching systems.

• Sustainable Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Behavioral Operations Management
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Lawrence Jin is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore (NUS). He holds a PhD in Economics and a BA in Mathematics & Economics from Cornell University. His research focuses on behavioral economics, health economics, environmental economics, and cost-benefit analysis, with an emphasis on applying econometric and experimental methods to inform public policy. His academic work spans topics such as physician decision-making, consumer behavior under misinformation, and the economic impacts of health policies. He has published in leading journals like Nature Human Behaviour , Review of Economic Studies , and American Economic Review . Courses taught include PP5203 - Behavioral Economics and Public Policy . Lawrence’s research explores how behavioral insights can address societal challenges, such as vaccine hesitancy, smoking cessation, and infrastructure resilience. His recent studies investigate replicability in social science experiments and the role of decision markets in selecting research priorities. He maintains an active research profile with collaborations in interdisciplinary fields, including health economics and environmental policy. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world policy applications, aiming to enhance decision-making in public health and economic development.

• Behavioral Economics
• Health Economics
• Environmental Economics
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WONG Suay Peng is a Full-time Senior Lecturer at the School of Accountancy , Singapore Management University (SMU). With prior roles at Singapore Polytechnic, Nanyang Polytechnic, KPMG, and IBM Singapore, she brings extensive industry and academic expertise. Alumni: MBA (University of Hawaii), BAcc (Hons) (National University of Singapore) Professional Qualifications: Chartered Accountant (Singapore), Fellow CPA (Australia) Research interests span Management Accounting , Sustainability Accounting , Accounting Education , and Digital Transformation , with a focus on e-learning innovations and accounting information systems. Her publications address topics like participative learning models, computer-aided instruction, and investment appraisal methodologies. Scientific awards include: Most Outstanding Newcomer Teaching Award (2012) Service Award (2009) Fujitsu Asian Scholarship (1992) Multiple Gold Medals for academic excellence (1982-1984) She co-developed a mobile accounting learning game at SMU and contributed to establishing Nanyang Polytechnic's School of Business Management. Her work intersects educational technology , corporate governance , and fraud detection systems .

• Management Accounting
• Sustainability Accounting
• Accounting Education
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Prof Ivan PNG Paak Liang is a Distinguished Professor of Strategy and Policy at the National University of Singapore (NUS), with courtesy appointments in Economics and Information Systems & Analytics. He has held key administrative roles including Dean of NUS Computing (2000-2001) and Vice Provost for Graduate and Undergraduate Education (2001-2003). His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from Stanford University and a B.A. in Economics from Cambridge University. His research focuses on the economics of innovation, intellectual property law, and productivity. Notable contributions include studies on trade secrecy’s impact on innovation and the effects of patent laws. He co-authored Managerial Economics , a widely used textbook in business education. Prof Png has also served as a Nominated Member of Parliament (2005-2006), advocating for policy reforms in education and governance. His work emphasizes balancing innovation’s societal benefits and costs, with recent publications addressing automation’s labor market impacts and childhood hardship’s influence on entrepreneurial behavior. He played a pivotal role in shaping NUS’s administrative framework, including the University Hall renaming and statute drafting.

• Economics of Innovation
• Intellectual Property Law
• Innovation Policy
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Dr. Alminas Zaldokas is an Associate Professor in Finance at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School, with prior academic affiliations at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and University of Texas in Austin. His research bridges corporate finance, industrial organization, and sustainability, focusing on firm decisions in financial and product markets. PhD in Finance from INSEAD (2012) MSc in Finance and Economics from London School of Economics BSc in Business and Economics from Stockholm School of Economics in Riga His research examines how antitrust enforcement influences executive compensation design ( Motivating Collusion ), the economic impacts of trade sanctions ( How Do Firms Adjust When Trade Stops? ), and the role of financial disclosure in tacit coordination ( Corporate Disclosure as Tacit Coordination Mechanism ). He has published extensively in Journal of Financial Economics , Management Science , and RAND Journal of Economics , with particular attention to: Executive incentives and collusive behavior ESG practices in global supply chains Real-time investor reactions to advertising Corporate tax impacts on innovation Credit market dynamics His work has received significant recognition including: Jerry S. Cohen Award for Antitrust Scholarship (2019) for research on international leniency programs Vladas Jurgutis Prize (2022) for corporate tax and innovation study Dr. Zaldokas serves as academic adviser for the Lithuanian Competition Council and board member of the Baltic Economic Association , having previously advised the European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong . He teaches courses in Applied Corporate Finance , Corporate Valuation , and Entrepreneurial Finance across multiple international programs including HKUST-NYU MSc in Global Finance and Kellogg-HKUST EMBA.

• Corporate Finance
• Antitrust
• Industrial Organization
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Dr. Tan-Soo Jie Sheng is an Assistant Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. His research focuses on the intersection of environment, health, and development, with particular attention to interdisciplinary applications of microeconometrics and economic modeling. He holds a PhD in Environmental Policy from Duke University, combining expertise from the Nicholas School of the Environment and Sanford School of Public Policy. Research interests include ecosystem services valuation (e.g., tropical forests' flood mitigation), industrial pollution regulation in China, air/water quality valuation, and impact evaluations of sanitation interventions. Recent work explores climate adaptation, remote work disparities, and policy implications of energy transitions. Key contributions include quantifying environmental health trade-offs in developing countries and analyzing policy instruments like emissions trading schemes. His research bridges environmental science with public policy, emphasizing evidence-based solutions for sustainable development.

• Environmental Policy
• Public Health
• Development Economics
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Joyce LOW Mei Wan is a Full-time Assistant Professor of Operations Management specializing in education at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University. Her academic career began with a Ph.D. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from the National University of Singapore (2008). She has held her current position since 2012, following earlier roles in the same institution. Her research focuses on operations management , logistics and supply chain optimization , and transportation planning . Her work addresses critical issues in port efficiency, intermodal freight systems, airport cargo dynamics, and network economics across Asia-Pacific regions. Her scholarly contributions span 13 refereed journal articles and book chapters since 2006, emphasizing network analysis in transportation systems and supply chain integration . Key themes include port choice behavior, hub status assessment, and efficiency-cost tradeoffs in major East Asian ports and airports. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in her profile. She advises no named students in the provided text.

• Operations Management
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Transportation Planning
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Dr. Son Minhee is a Research Fellow at the Energy Studies Institute, National University of Singapore (NUS). She holds a PhD in Energy and Environmental Policy and Technology from Korea University, specializing in environmental profiles and cost-benefit analysis of photovoltaic (PV) waste management. Her work focuses on low-carbon strategies, renewable energy adoption, and carbon neutrality policies, with expertise in life cycle assessment (LCA) and carbon accounting across sectors. Education: PhD in Energy and Environmental Policy and Technology, Korea University Master’s Degree, Graduate School of Energy and Environment (Green School), Korea University Her research interests span renewable energy technologies, LCA methodologies, and policy analysis for sustainable transitions. She explores carbon reduction pathways through renewable integration and emerging technologies, while evaluating policy frameworks for carbon neutrality. Recent work includes dynamic material flow analysis of plastics and hydrogen-based energy systems. Minhee’s articles highlight trends in waste management innovation, CCUS technology perception, and regional energy policy effectiveness. She collaborates on multi-sector carbon accounting projects using LCA, contributing to Singapore’s low-carbon agenda.

• Renewable Energy Technology
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
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Mark Jit is a Professor of Vaccine Epidemiology and Head of the Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), with visiting professorships at NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health and the University of Hong Kong's School of Public Health. His work focuses on epidemiological and economic modelling of vaccines to inform public health policy. He leads a research group addressing vaccine-preventable diseases such as COVID-19, measles, HPV, and pneumococcus. Education: BSc in Mathematics, University College London PhD in Mathematics, University College London Master of Public Health, King’s College London Research Interests: Combining mathematical and economic models to evaluate vaccines' impact on disease burden and healthcare costs. Key areas include pandemic response strategies, vaccine cost-effectiveness, and policy implementation challenges. His work has directly influenced global immunisation policies. Advising & Grants: Leads the Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology and co-headed its Modelling Group (2019–2022). Organizes global courses on vaccine economics and decision science. Major grants and collaborations include work with CMMID COVID-19 Working Group and Public Health England. Labs/Teams: Directs the Modelling Group within LSHTM, focusing on infectious disease dynamics and health systems analysis.

• Vaccine Epidemiology
• Infectious Disease Modelling
• Health Economics
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Grace Fan serves as Assistant Professor of Accounting at Singapore Management University's School of Accountancy since 2020, specializing in public sector accounting regulation and its economic consequences. Her research bridges accounting, economics, and public policy with particular focus on pension systems and municipal finance. Educational background: PhD in Accounting, INSEAD (Fontainebleau) Master of Professional Accounting, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Bachelor in Accounting, Sun Yat-Sen University Research expertise encompasses: Real effects of accounting regulations on public sector entities Pension accounting transparency and fiscal sustainability Housing market responses to municipal bond disclosures Capital market implications of government financial reporting Her multidisciplinary approach integrates economic theory with empirical accounting analysis to examine regulatory impacts on local economies and firm behavior. Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on regulatory consequences (2018-2025), with recent work expanding into environmental accounting. Key trends include methodological sophistication in causal inference, increasing interdisciplinary collaboration, and growing emphasis on sustainability-linked financial disclosures across public and private sectors. Scientific recognition: INSEAD PhD Fellowship (2015-2020) EAA Doctoral Colloquium Fellow (2019) INSEAD-Wharton Doctoral Consortium Fellow (2018) Macau Government Scholarship (2015-2018) Shanghai Jiao Tong Outstanding Graduate (2015) Professional engagement includes Hawaii Accounting Research Conference reviewing (2018, 2020) and INSEAD-Wharton Doctoral Consortium co-organization (2017). Prior industry experience spans auditing, banking, and equity research, providing practical context for her academic work. Teaching responsibilities cover Financial Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis within the accounting curriculum.

• Public Sector Accounting
• Pension Accounting
• Government Accounting
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