Heng WANG

Heng WANG is a Full-time Professor of Law at the Yong Pung How School of Law, Singapore Management University (SMU), since January 2023. Previously, he served as Associate Dean (Faculty Matters & Research) at SMU Law (2024–2025) and held senior positions at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), including Co-Director of the Tsinghua-UNSW Joint Research Centre for International Commercial and Economic Law (2019–2022). He has held visiting and adjunct roles at institutions such as the National University of Singapore, China University of Political Science and Law, and Case Western Reserve University. His education includes a PhD from Southwest University of Political Science and Law (SWUPL, 2008), an LLM (National Top 10 Model Student) from SWUPL (2003), and dual bachelor’s degrees in Law and International Studies (1999–2000).

Wang’s research focuses on governance challenges of digital transformation (AI, sustainability, dispute settlement), digital currencies, and China’s role in shaping the international economic order. He has authored influential works on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), CBDCs, and regional economic agreements. His publications appear in journals like the Journal of International Economic Law and World Trade Review.

He has received prestigious awards, including the Lee Kong Chian Fellowship (2024–2025), ARC grants, and the Singapore Law Gazette’s Best Feature Article (2023). His work addresses cutting-edge topics such as blockchain governance, CBDC regulatory frameworks, and the future of cross-border financial systems. He actively contributes to global initiatives like the World Economic Forum’s AI Governance Alliance and the Future of Blockchain.

Wang has advised on international trade and investment disputes and led research centers focusing on China’s economic policies. His academic leadership includes steering committees for the Asian International Economic Law Network and the Society of International Economic Law. He maintains editorial roles at journals like the Journal of World Trade & Investment and the Asia Pacific Law Review.