Suen Johan Bin Mohd Zain

Dr Suen Johan Bin Mohd Zain serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the National University of Singapore (NUS), where he contributes to research and teaching on aging societies. Previously, he held research positions at Duke-NUS Medical School (Centre for Ageing Research and Education) and Yayasan Mendaki, leveraging interdisciplinary expertise in sociology and public health.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Sociology, University of Cambridge (2019)

Dr Suen's research centers on ageing, health, employment, and life course trajectories, with a focus on Singapore's aging population. His work examines social determinants of health outcomes in later life, vulnerability among low-income caregivers, and policy interventions for elderly care. Current projects include a book analyzing life trajectories of older Singaporeans through sociological and anthropological lenses. He employs mixed-methods approaches combining national survey data with qualitative insights.

Analysis of his publications reveals consistent emphasis on Singapore-specific aging challenges, including social support diversification, cognitive impairment care, and employment barriers for older workers. His scholarship bridges academic rigor and policy relevance, frequently addressing gaps in community-based elderly support systems.

Professionally, he maintains active engagement through membership in the Population Association of Singapore (since May 2025) and teaches courses such as Life Course and Ageing (SC3214), Aging and Health (SC4220), and Singapore Society (GES1028). While no formal advising roles or grants are documented, his CARE-affiliated research indicates collaborative work with Singapore's healthcare ecosystem.