TAY Seng Chuan

Dr. Tay Seng Chuan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He is also the Deputy Director of the Centre for Remote Imaging, Sensing and Processing (CRISP) since 2001. His roles include coordination of the SM2/SM3 Bridging Courses under the Office of the Provost and Warden at Ridge View Residences.

• PhD in Computer Science from NUS (1999)
• Master of Science in Computer and Information Sciences from NUS (1994)

His research interests span Remote Sensing, Image Processing, Parallel Simulation, Performance Modeling, High Level Architecture (HLA), and Information Technology Applications. He has contributed to Parallel Discrete-Event Simulation, Performance Analysis, and IT in Education.

His publications focus on Time Warp Algorithms, Distributed Simulation, Parallel Processing, and Java-based Educational Tools. He has received multiple Meritorious Teaching Awards from NUS.

• Meritorious Teaching Award (2000)
• Meritorious Teaching Award (1999)
• Science Teaching Award (1997)

In administration, he has served as Deputy Director at CRISP, Head of Education Division at CITA (1998–2001), and Webmaster of the Physics Department (1996–2001). He has also supervised UROPS projects on topics like Memory Management for Parallel Simulation and Remote Sensing Data Processing.