Alec Morton

Alec Morton is an Associate Professor (Practice) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health and concurrently holds a Professor of Management Science position at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, UK. His career spans multidisciplinary roles across engineering, social science, business, and public health, focusing on evidence-based decision-making in healthcare.

• Education: PhD in Management Science (University of Strathclyde, 2000), MSc in Operational Research (University of Strathclyde, 1997), BSc in Mathematics and Philosophy (University of Manchester, 1995)

Morton’s research integrates decision analysis, health economics, and operations research to address critical questions in health technology assessment, priority-setting in healthcare, and global health governance. His work on antimicrobial resistance, antibiotic reimbursement models, and health system strengthening has influenced international policy frameworks.

His recent publications explore economic evaluations for global health challenges, including antimicrobial resistance, assisted dying policies, and health system equity. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health and serves as Departmental Editor of Healthcare Management Science.

Morton has held advisory roles for organizations such as the UK National Audit Office, NICE, GAVI, and the WHO Global Malaria Programme, with research funded by entities like the Health Foundation and UK Medical Research Council.