Henry CHIA Wai Kit

Henry CHIA Wai Kit serves as a Senior Lecturer (Educator Track) at the Department of Computer Science, School of Computing, National University of Singapore (NUS). Holding a PhD from NUS, he specializes in programming methodology education for diverse student populations, including large classes exceeding hundreds of students.

Education:

• Ph.D. (National University of Singapore)

Dr. Chia's research focuses on innovative pedagogical approaches and assessment methods to enhance peer and collaborative learning. His primary research areas include Machine Learning, Data Mining, and eLearning technologies, with particular emphasis on transforming rote-learning experiences into practical skill development. He believes in student-centered education where 'every student must be delicately primed as the beneficiary.'

Awards & Honors:

• 2024 Teaching Excellence Award (NUS Computing)
• 2015/16 Annual Teaching Excellence Award
• 2014/15 Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (Honour roll)

Dr. Chia teaches foundational courses including CS1010E Programming Methodology and CS2030 Programming Methodology II. His educational philosophy centers on developing novel teaching approaches that prioritize student learning outcomes over conventional instructional methods. Recent recognition includes being honored among 20 NUS Computing faculty members for Teaching Excellence in January 2024.

His work primarily operates within NUS Computing's educational ecosystem, focusing on curriculum development and instructional innovation for computer science education at scale.