Kok Choon Tan

Assoc Prof Kok Choon Tan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Analytics and Operations at the NUS Business School. He holds a Deputy Director role at the Centre for Maritime Studies (CMS), Singapore. His research focuses on container terminal operations optimization, maritime logistics, and simulation-based decision-making. He has been with NUS since 1984, starting as a Senior Tutor in Mathematics, and later earning a Post-Graduate Diploma in Teaching in Higher Education (PG DipTHE) to enhance his pedagogical skills.

Research Interests: Transportation and logistics optimization, applied mathematics, operations research modeling, and maritime systems. He leads the Port Operations Modelling & Analysis track at CMS, focusing on container terminal efficiency through mathematical optimization and simulation.

Teaching Philosophy: Emphasizes student-centered learning, active learning strategies (e.g., collaborative learning, case studies), and bridging theory to real-world applications. His teaching integrates problem-solving, critical thinking, and presentation skills development through group projects and industrial case studies.

Recent Research Trends: His articles address AGV scheduling, container relocation under uncertainty, and multi-modal port operations. These contributions highlight innovations in automated systems, data-driven decision-making, and sustainability in port logistics.

Labs/Teams: Active in the NUS Centre for Maritime Studies and collaborates with departments in Industrial Systems Engineering and Civil & Environmental Engineering. His work supports Singapore’s maritime and logistics industry through applied research and strategic planning.