Congratulations to Professor Tony Quek and Assistant Professor Soujanya Poria for their SUTD appointment as Cheng Tsang Man Chair Professor and Provost’s Chair Early Career Professor respectively with effect from 1 Apr 2024.

The University is pleased to continue its tradition of excellence with the Chair Professorship, aimed at recognising outstanding faculty members for their significant contributions and potential to drive SUTD to new heights. This prestigious appointment not only honours the named holders but also acknowledges their exceptional performance and commitment to their respective fields. The Chair Professorship, which has been a cornerstone of our faculty recognition, is bestowed upon new or existing faculty members to celebrate their significant achievements and ongoing dedication. This recognition now extends to the Teaching Track Faculty, acknowledging excellence in both research and pedagogy.

Tony’s pioneering research in wireless communications has propelled SUTD to international prominence, contributing significantly to Singapore’s Smart Nation initiative and leading the national Future Communications R&D Programme. His work has earned him numerous prestigious awards, including the IEEE Fellow and multiple best paper awards, underscoring his influence in telecommunications research and 6G technologies.

Soujanya’s research in multimodal interaction and Natural Language Processing has gained international recognition, supported by industry collaborations and prestigious awards. His work is pivotal in advancing AI research at SUTD, contributing to fields such as affective computing and multimodal fusion, with applications in industry and academia.