KOH Soo Quee David

Professor KOH Soo Quee David is a distinguished academic with primary affiliation at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health and a joint role at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. He also holds a Distinguished Professorship at the Universiti Brunei Darussalam. His career spans over three decades, focusing on occupational health, environmental health, and public health policy. He has led departments and initiatives such as the OHERU (Occupational Health Education & Research Unit) and contributed to global health through WHO collaborations.

• Education:
  • M.B.,B.S., University of Singapore (1980)
  • M.Sc.(Occupational Medicine), National University of Singapore (1985)
  • Ph.D., University of Birmingham (1992)
  • FFOM, Royal College of Physicians, UK and Ireland (1994, 2004)
  • FFPH, Royal College of Physicians, UK (2005)

His research interests center on occupational health policy, environmental health interventions, and global health equity. He advocates for expanded occupational health services and multisectoral collaboration. His work bridges clinical practice, policy, and education, emphasizing preventive medicine and worker safety.

Recent publications highlight advancements in occupational health technologies (e.g., immunosensors), behavioral interventions for workplace safety, and public health surveillance in Brunei. His textbook Textbook of Occupational Medicine Practice is widely recognized in the field.

• Awards & Honors:
  • NUS Special Commendation Award for Teaching (2004)
  • Wilf Howe Memorial Prize (2008)
  • Lifetime Achievement Award (2017)
  • BMA Medical Book Awards Commendation (2018)

Professor Koh has led administrative roles, including Head of the Department of Community, Occupational and Family Medicine (2001–2009) and National Program Director for Preventive Medicine (2009–2012). He collaborates internationally through WHO advisory roles and has advised governments in Vietnam, Indonesia, and other regions.

He is affiliated with the WHO Collaborating Centre for Occupational Health and the Asia Centre for Health Security, driving research and training in occupational medicine and public health.