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Get to know the distinguished individuals who shape our university's vision and drive its success as a leading design and technology education institution.
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Board of Trustees
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Professorships

13 members
University Professor
The SUTD University Professorship is the highest academic appointment conferred to senior faculty members who have made honorable long term contributions, built legacies and showcased deep impact on SUTD.
Professorships
Prof CHONG Tow Chong
University Professor, Director (Temasek Laboratories)
Professor Chong Tow Chong is a University Professor and Director of Temasek Laboratories under SUTD. Prior to this, he was the President of SUTD from April 2018 to 31 July 2024. He was also SUTD’s founding Provost from 2010 to 2018, where he played a crucial role in steering the strategic development and operationalisation of the University. As President, he provided leadership and guidance for the next phase of SUTD’s growth, ensuring continuity in the pursuit of its vision, mission, and strategic goals.
Honorary Professor
The SUTD Honorary Professorship is the highest honour bestowed by SUTD. It reflects the institution’s commitment to recognise Professors, who may have transitioned or on part-time service, whose work have made a lasting impact at SUTD and continues to demonstrate an unwavering commitment in the mission of SUTD. Their affiliation will continue to advance the interest of the University.
Professorships
Prof CHAN Heng Chee
SUTD Honorary Professor, Former Chair (Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities)
Ambassador-at-Large with Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Professor Chan was a pioneer and held the appointment of Chairman of the Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities (LKYCIC) at SUTD from 2012 to 2021. She is also Chairman of the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, and Deputy Chairman of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), a Member of the Science of Cities Committee and National Research Foundation (NRF).
Professorships
Prof PEY Kin Leong
SUTD Honorary Professor, Founding Associate Provost
SUTD’s founding Associate Provost, Professor Pey was appointed by the Ministry of Education (Singapore) to set up the SUTD undergraduate programme in 2010. With his pioneering effort and leadership in the continuous development and refinement of the curriculum, our undergraduate programmes attained full accreditation from the Engineering Accredication Board and Board of Architects in 2017. In his subsequent role as Associate Provost for Digital Learning, Professor Pey drove efforts in digital transformation to enhance educational experience at SUTD.
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Prof CHUA Chee Kai
Associate Provost (Research), Cheng Tsang Man Chair Professor
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Prof PHOON Kok Kwang
President
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Prof QUEK Tony
Head of Pillar (ISTD), Director (FCP), Cheng Tsang Man Chair Professor
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Prof TAI Lee Siang
Deputy President, Chief Innovation & Enterprise Officer, Centre Director (DesignZ), Programme Director (DAI)
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YEO Kang Shua
Associate Professor, Associate Head of Pillar (Research/Practice/Industry)
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Prof LOW Hong Yee
Head of Pillar (Engineering Product Development), Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple Chair Professor in Healthcare Engineering​
Ng Teng Fong Chair Professor for SUTD-ZJU IDEA
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Prof ANG Lay Kee, Ricky
Associate Provost (International Relations), Ng Teng Fong Chair Professor
Provost's Chair Professor
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FOONG Shaohui
Associate Professor, Associate Head of Pillar (EPD) (Education), Co-director (Dyson-SUTD Innovation Studios)
Provost's Chair Early Career Professor
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PORIA Soujanya
Assistant Professor
Provost's Chair Teaching Professor
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KOH Edwin
Senior Lecturer, Associate Programme Head (DAI), Programme Director (Capstone), Programme Director (MDAIE), Provost’s Chair Teaching Professor