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SIT University Awards Ceremony
The annual SIT University Awards honour the dedication and achievements of SIT’s outstanding staff members. In 2026, a total of 175 individuals were recognised across six categories: the Teaching Excellence Award, Student Developer Award, Applied Research Excellence Award, SIT Fellowship Award, Service Appreciation Award, and the Core Values Award: Celebrate ASPIRE.
Photo credits: Keng Photography for SIT
Passionate, dedicated, and deeply committed to their fields, our educators, researchers, staff, and leaders work tirelessly to fulfil our mission every day. Technology may change how we work, but it is our people who shape our culture, inspire our students, and strengthen the partnerships that carry our mission forward. Professor Chua Kee Chaing, SIT President
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Teaching Excellence Award
The SIT Teaching Excellence Award (TEA) recognises teaching as a dynamic, multi-faceted profession and honours academic staff who demonstrate exceptional dedication to student learning.
Award recipients are recognised for their thoughtful innovation in curriculum design and delivery, that are aligned with industry needs. Through their teaching, they inspire a growth mindset, and equip students with the cognitive and practical skills needed to thrive beyond the classroom.
- Assistant Professor Nadya Shaznay PatelBusiness, Communication and DesignSee Full Profile
- Associate Professor Lee Keng NGBusiness, Communication and DesignSee Full Profile
- Associate Professor Chien Ching LEECentre for Professional Communication See Full Profile
- Assistant Professor Dhivya Sampath KumarEngineeringSee Full Profile
- Associate Professor Rui Zhen TANEngineeringSee Full Profile
- Associate Professor Chuanzhao LIFood, Chemical and BiotechnologySee Full Profile
- Associate Professor Eric C-P CHUAHealth and Social SciencesSee Full Profile
- Assistant Professor Mark Anthony Wen Kein ChanHealth and Social SciencesSee Full Profile
- Lecturer Seng Hock Martin AngHealth and Social SciencesSee Full Profile
- Associate Professor Peck Hoon ONGHealth and Social SciencesSee Full Profile
- Associate Professor Xin LOUInfocomm TechnologySee Full Profile
- Assistant Professor Venkata Abhishek NalamInfocomm TechnologySee Full Profile
- Mohamed Shazni Bin BadaruzamanSenior Professional OfficerSee Full Profile
- Nurul Jannah Binte KamaludinSenior Professional Officer See Full Profile
- Yu WangLead Professional Officer See Full Profile
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Student Developer Award
The Student Developer Award (SDA) recognises and celebrates non-academic staff who play a vital role in shaping meaningful student experiences beyond the classroom.
Through their dedication and impactful initiatives, these individuals nurture essential life skills and contribute significantly to students’ holistic development.
- Mabelene Sim Li PingCentre for Career Readiness
- Dong JiaxinEngineering (Research)
- Thinesh Dharan RahuEngineering (Research)
- Abrol AkshitaInformation and Communications Technology (Research)
- Brandon LimOffice of SITizen Experience
- Joven LiOffice of SITizen Experience
- Teo JingOffice of SITizen Experience
- Julian Jeffrey MatiusSIT Teaching and Learning Academy
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Applied Research Excellence Award
The Applied Research Excellence Award honours SIT academic staff for their outstanding achievements in applied research that deliver real-world impact. Aligned with SIT’s vision and mission, this award celebrates innovative solutions that deliver impactful outcomes across sectors.
- Associate Professor Ming Shan Zhao EngineeringSee Full Profile
- Professor Sing Ping CHIEW EngineeringSee Full Profile
- Associate Professor Tim XU Health and Social SciencesSee Full Profile
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SIT Fellowship Awards
The Fellowship Award recognises exceptional academic staff for contributions to education and research. This award provides protected time for Fellows to deepen their expertise and pursue impactful research, contributing to SIT’s vision to be a Premier University of Applied Learning, recognised as Singapore’s University for Industry.
- Assistant Professor Suresh SelvarajHealth and Social SciencesSee Full Profile
- Associate Professor Cheryl Pei Ling LIANHealth and Social SciencesSee Full Profile
- Assistant Professor Dhivya Sampath KumarEngineering See Full Profile
- Associate Professor Xin LOUInfocomm TechnologySee Full Profile
- Assistant Professor Shawn Leng Hsien SohHealth and Social SciencesSee Full Profile
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Core Values Award: Celebrate ASPIRE
Individual Award
- Rose Lim Ai LengAcademic Programmes Administration
- Quek Yew Wai ThomasSITLEARN
- Cindy Wang Li ChinProfessional Officers
Team - Support Micro-credentials
- Eileen Ang Kim SiewAcademic Programmes Administration
- Yvonne Chan Siew ChyunAcademic Programmes Administration
- Kimmy Xing YidongLibrary
- Jenny Wong Pei HongLibrary
- Zoe Wong Kit ManLibrary
Team - Campus Opening Planning Committee
- Marc ChanAdvancement Office
- Gerry WeeEstates
- Jolynn TanEstates
- Derek ChuaEstates
- Clyde TeoEstates
- Andre Joey BarolaEstates
- Sabrina ChuaCorporate Communications
- Angeline Yeo Jing LingCorporate Communications
- Jazreel LeeCorporate Communications
- Mervyn TanPlanning, Risk and Safety
- Lawrenz SimOffice of SITizen Experience
- Nurbaizurah Binte SahariOffice of SITizen Experience
- Tan Jen JenOffice of the Deputy President (Academic) & Provost
- Tan Teck ChunOffice of the Deputy President (Academic) & Provost
Team - Support Engineering Programme
- Cheng Hui YeeAcademic Programmes Administration
- Yvonne Chan Siew ChyunAcademic Programmes Administration
- Asryna Binte YahyaAcademic Programmes Administration
- Eric Cheng Yew KiangCentre for Career Readiness
Associate Professor Jawn Lim
Business, Communication and Design
Jawn redefines teaching by gamifying it and integrating industry insights, fostering a hands-on, experimental learning environment. His ongoing mentorship rooted in “Design Your Life” principles, guides students through academic and career decisions, profoundly influencing their futures.
(Citation by BCD Evaluation Committee Member)
Assistant Professor Nadya Shaznay Patel
Business, Communication and Design
Nadya excels in fostering a dynamic learning environment that values dialogue and creativity. She evaluates students through real-world projects like the Hospitality Business website redesign. Her professional and empathetic approach ensures timely and constructive feedback is provided to the students.
(Citation by BCD Evaluation Committee Member)
Brad Blackstone
Centre for Professional Communication
Brad advocates a teaching approach that intertwines effective communication with critical thinking. This fosters a collaborative and thoughtful learning environment for the students. His philosophy emphasises real-world applicability, nurturing meaningful student engagement, and equipping them with essential professional communication skills.
(Citation by CPC Evaluation Committee Member)
Associate Professor An Hui
Engineering
An Hui is dedicated to cultivating intrinsic motivation for learning in his students through the design of his lessons that enhance critical thinking and practical application of engineering theories. He recognised the diverse backgrounds of his students and provided timely and varied feedback to each unique individual.
(Citation by ENG Evaluation Committee Member)
Assistant Professor Ho Jiahui
Engineering
Jiahui is dedicated to developing curricula that equip students for industry needs. She incorporates real-world assessments and fosters professional growth through resources like IWSP sessions and networking. Her innovative teaching strategies aim to cultivate a positive learning mindset and enhance cognitive abilities among the students.
(Citation by ENG Evaluation Committee Member)
Assistant Professor Kyrin Jo Liong Yushan
Engineering
Kyrin enhances her teaching by creating a psychologically safe, supportive, and interactive environment that promotes both academic understanding and personal growth in her students. She redefines her teaching methods for blended learning, helping students to excel in this new educational space.
(Citation by ENG Evaluation Committee Member)
Associate Professor Tan Kuan Tak
Engineering
Kuan Tak’s educational approach is industry-focused, blending practical assignments with expert collaboration to equip students to excel in the industry. His mentorship and tailored teaching methods address diverse learning needs, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging academic experience for both undergraduate and adult learners.
(Citation by ENG Evaluation Committee Member)
Associate Professor Wang Mei Yin
Food, Chemical and Biotechnology
Mei Yin is known for her innovative, dynamic teaching style which seamlessly incorporates real-world examples to contextualise her teaching and enhance student understanding. As a Programme Leader, she not only promotes student-industry networking opportunities but also uses innovative assessments and seeks continuous self-improvement, which reflect her dedication to academic excellence.
(Citation by FCB Evaluation Committee Member)
Assistant Professor Tan Xiang Ren
Health and Social Sciences
Xiang Ren’s teaching philosophy emphasises building a strong mental framework to scaffold learning and fostering connections with students. His engaging lesson materials, personalised teaching approach, and integration of varied educational technology have made his lessons interactive and relevant to real life.
(Citation by HSS Evaluation Committee Member)
Associate Professor Valerie Lim
Health and Social Sciences
Valerie’s teaching is characterised by a strong pedagogical foundation and a commitment to student learning. She uses scaffolding techniques, and is adaptive to meeting diverse educational needs by promptly changing her teaching approaches. She goes beyond classroom teaching and provides support to individual students. She ensures that her students can achieve their personal and professional aspirations through authentic assessments and real-world interactions.
(Citation by HSS Evaluation Committee Member)
Associate Professor Verena Tan
Health and Social Sciences
Verena’s dedication to fostering a collaborative and immersive learning environment is evident through her innovative teaching methods, including ethnic meal preparations and food vlogs, which have garnered positive feedback for enhancing student engagement and learning. Her commitment to student development extends beyond academics. She actively supports their well-being and career aspirations, even aiding in the recovery of a student in distress.
(Citation by HSS Evaluation Committee Member)
Dan Chia
Infocomm Technology
Dan’s dedication to teaching excellence and student development is reflected in his outstanding feedback and his innovative use of industry-standard software to enrich learning. His holistic approach to education includes personalised support, career guidance, and community outreach, fostering a nurturing and dynamic learning environment for his students.
(Citation by ICT Evaluation Committee Member)
Associate Professor Indriyati Atmosukarto
Infocomm Technology
Indri excels in teaching and innovation. Her innovative teaching methods, including applied learning labs and educational games, along with a curriculum that prepares students for industry, highlight her commitment to effective education. She fosters a strong commitment to student development through active mentorship, involvement in student-led initiatives, and contributions to education research.
(Citation by ICT Evaluation Committee Member)
Purnima Murali Mohan
Infocomm Technology
Purnima excels as an educator with innovative pedagogical practices, development of interactive learning materials and cutting-edge technologies, leading to high student engagement and success. Her unwavering commitment to student development is evident in her mentorship and involvement in various initiatives like blockchain modules and industry partnerships.
(Citation by ICT Evaluation Committee Member)
Azzalia Binte Abu
Professional Officers
Azzalia’s teaching strategy in radiology combines interactive, simulated, and hands-on methods to bridge theory with practical skills, enhancing student learning. She meticulously tracks and adapts to each student’s progress, ensuring personalised mentorship and a supportive educational atmosphere to build students’ confidence and readiness to work in the clinical setting.
(Citation by POD Evaluation Committee Member)
Guo Tong
Professional Officer
Guo Tong effectively employs the scaffolding method to guide students from limited knowledge to independence. She strives to foster a positive and communicative relationship with students to enhance the flipped classroom experience for the students. Her commitment to education is further shown by her pursuit of self-improvement and the development of clinical assignments to assess and challenge students and offer constructive feedback on their performance.
(Citation by POD Evaluation Committee Member)
Ong Gin Yong
Centre for Career Readiness
As a Career Coach, Gin Yong sees the importance of instilling a growth mindset in students and actively engaging them in designing their career trajectories and personal development. He motivates students to excel and supports their transition into the workplace with inspiration and practical advice, seeking to enlighten students that their career success is self-determined.
[Citation by Centre for Career Readiness]
Zhang Weili
Centre for Career Readiness
As a Career Educator, Weili effectively engages students with a curriculum that is thoughtfully designed and connects with students through real-life stories, making her workshops interactive and impactful for career development. Her enthusiasm and commitment to incorporating technology and innovative techniques in her teaching encourage active participation and continuous learning among students.
[Citation by Centre for Career Readiness]
Thinesh Dharan Rahu
Engineering
As a dedicated research engineer, Thinesh has significantly enhanced the educational experience for SIT engineering students by involving them in innovative research projects and guiding them in competitions and conferences. This provides students with invaluable opportunities for practical learning and professional development. His dedication to nurturing students into future innovators and leaders in their fields is commendable.
[Citation by Engineering cluster]
Lim Lit San
Global Experience Division
Lit San has played a pivotal role in enhancing the Overseas Exposure Programme, ensuring it serves clear learning outcomes and benefits multiple academic clusters, thereby enriching the global educational experience. His initiative in establishing the first Student Ambassadors within the Global Experience Division exemplifies his commitment to fostering an inclusive environment and promoting international perspectives among students and staff.
[Citation by Global Experience Division]
Lee Yee Yong
Office of SITizen Experience Division
Yee Yong’s commitment to student development has notably advanced the performing arts at our university, with groups like SIT Symphonique and SIT Chinese Orchestra thriving under his mentorship. His contributions to special projects and student life initiatives reflect his creative leadership and dedication to fostering a vibrant campus community.
[Citation by Office of SITizen Experience Division]
Muhammad Hafiz Bin Hisam
Office of SITizen Experience Division
Hafiz has been instrumental in fostering a sense of community and leadership among students, particularly through his guidance of groups like the SIT Astronomers Club and CD Lionhearters, leading to cohesive and successful campus initiatives. His unwavering support and mentorship have significantly contributed to institutional events and the development of student leaders, enhancing the overall campus experience.
[Citation by Office of SITizen Experience Division]