Kumaralingam Amirthalingam

Professor Kumaralingam Amirthalingam is a faculty member at the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore (NUS), where he has been since 2000. He holds positions such as Vice Dean (Academic Affairs), Vice Dean (International Programmes), and Director of the Asian Law Institute. At the university level, he chaired the NUS Teaching Academy from 2015 to 2018 and served on various committees. He was seconded to the Attorney-General’s Chambers, Singapore, as a Deputy Public Prosecutor and Senior Director (Research & Policy), appearing before the State Court and High Court. He has also acted as Amicus Curiae in the Court of Appeal and advises government ministries and regulatory bodies like the Singapore Medical Council’s Complaints Panel.

He earned his LLB (Hons) and PhD in Law from the Australian National University. His research focuses on criminal law and justice (especially the role of the Public Prosecutor) and tort law (medical liability and economic loss).

No recent publications are listed, but his work intersects legal policy, criminal justice reform, and healthcare law. He has no explicitly mentioned awards, but his roles reflect significant institutional trust. His advisory roles span government and regulatory sectors, emphasizing practical legal impact.