Adrian Michael LEE

Adrian Michael LEE is an Associate Professor and Deputy Director (Centre for Development of Teaching and Learning) at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He holds a B.A. (1992), M.A. (1996), and Ph.D. (1997) from the University of Cambridge, followed by postdoctoral research there until 2002. His roles include academic leadership in teaching and learning innovation, with a focus on technology-enhanced education and chemistry pedagogy.

• Education:
  • B.A., University of Cambridge (1992)
  • M.A., University of Cambridge (1996)
  • Ph.D., University of Cambridge (1997)
  • Postdoc, University of Cambridge (1996–2002)
  • Singapore Millennium Foundation Fellow, NUS (2002–2004)

His research interests span academic development, blended learning, and chemistry education. He advocates for evidence-based teaching practices and has developed frameworks to enhance trust between academic developers and faculty. Recent work includes studies on online facilitator qualities and rubric-based grading equity.

He has received numerous teaching awards, including the Outstanding Educator Award (2017) and multiple Teaching Excellence Awards (2008–2021). His publications address educational strategies, academic mentorship, and computational chemistry.

Teaching contributions include courses like Chemistry – The Central Science and The Meaning of Colour (interdisciplinary). He has advised on academic development programs and contributed to initiatives promoting faculty identity and credibility in education.