Lee Yew Jin

Assoc Prof Lee Yew Jin is an Associate Professor at the National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, serving as the Research Integrity Officer within the Natural Sciences & Science Education department. His roles include teaching and leading research in science education across primary and secondary levels. He has held editorial roles in journals like Asia-Pacific Science Education and Studies in Science Education.

Education:

• PhD, University of Victoria, British Columbia (2005)
• MEd, Nanyang Technological University (1998)
• PGDE(S) (Credit), Nanyang Technological University (1991)
• BSc (Hons), National University of Singapore (1989)

Research Focus: Lee’s work centers on primary science curriculum design, sociocultural learning theories, and innovative teaching methods like dialogic instruction and integrated science. He emphasizes the role of informal learning environments and scientific practices in education.

Grants & Leadership:

• Principal Investigator (PI) of multiple grants, including the Development of Lower Secondary Integrated Science Curriculum Packages (2019–2022) and Hands-on and Minds-On Learning of Science using a Microbial Fuel Cell (2012–2014).
• Co-PI for projects like Socio-materials that Matter for Traversing the Boundaries of School and Work (2019–2022).

Awards & Recognitions:

• Highly cited researcher (2015).
• Recipient of teaching excellence awards (2009, 2014).
• Fulbright Scholarship for urban science education research (2008–2009).

Professional Contributions: Chairperson of Eastspring Primary School Advisory Committee (since 2008) and member of the OECD PISA 2025 Science Expert Group.