Kenny Yang

Dr. Kenny Yang serves as an Honorary Fellow at The University of Western Australia Law School while holding dual appointments in Singapore's Attorney-General's Chambers as Deputy Head of the School of Legal Knowledge and Deputy Public Prosecutor. He concurrently acts as Adjunct Faculty at Singapore Management University and Associate Mediator at the Singapore Mediation Centre.

His academic credentials include:

• Doctor of Juridical Science from The University of Western Australia
• Master of Laws (Distinction) from Australian National University
• Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) from Murdoch University

Yang's research centers on criminal law jurisprudence, particularly Singapore's drug trafficking frameworks, prosecutorial disclosure obligations, and comparative criminal justice systems. His recent work examines legal education innovation through international study tours and analyzes culpability delineation in narcotics offenses, reflecting deep engagement with Commonwealth legal traditions and UN Sustainable Development Goals for quality education.

Professional recognition includes:

• Graduate Research School Travel Award (2020)
• SGUnited Grant (2020)
• Australian Research Training Scholarship (2019)
• Vice-Chancellor’s Commendation for Academic Excellence (2012)

As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy admitted to multiple Commonwealth courts, Yang actively supervises PhD candidates while bridging academic scholarship with frontline prosecution work across Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.