Sun He

Dr. Sun He is an Associate Professor and Assistant Centre Director at the Centre for Research in Child Development (CRCD), National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore. She holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of Groningen (2015) and has prior academic experience at NIE. Her roles include research scientist, associate professor, and leadership in early childhood research initiatives.

• Education:
• PhD, Applied Linguistics, University of Groningen (2011–2015)
• M.A., Linguistics & Applied Linguistics, Beijing Language and Culture University (2008–2011)
• M.A., Applied Linguistics, Ohio University (2009–2010)
• B.A., English Language & Literature, Dalian University of Technology (2004–2008)

Her research focuses on bilingualism and biliteracy development in multilingual contexts, particularly in early childhood education. Key interests include eBook-mediated biliteracy, the impact of bilingualism on social-emotional well-being, and parental language strategies. She collaborates closely with the Singapore Ministry of Education to conduct large-scale studies on language acquisition.

Media outreach highlights include frequent appearances in Channel News Asia and Straits Times, discussing bilingualism’s cognitive benefits and practical strategies for language learning at home. Her work bridges applied linguistics with educational policy, emphasizing accessible research dissemination.

Dr. He leads projects at CRCD, focusing on child development and multilingual education. She actively engages in public lectures and conferences, such as the Asian Festival of Children’s Content and Singapore Linguistics Olympiad, promoting bilingualism’s societal value.