Nanyang Technological University - NTU Singapore
W100 Representative
Dr Vivien ChiongChief Communication Officer
Dr Vivien Chiong is Chief Communication Officer at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, ranked the world’s best young university by Times Higher Education in 2024. Dr Chiong leads the team that manages NTU’s reputation, brand, media relations, creative and marketing activities, alumni and donor communication, and the University archives. Her brand positioning and campaigns for NTU have been recognised with over 100 industry awards and more than 10 individual awards since 2010. An early adopter of new digital technologies in communication, Dr Chiong has guided her team in launching innovative applications of augmented reality and AI in communications. A former journalist, Dr Chiong has headed communication teams in diverse industries ranging from broadcasting to water and the environment. She received her PhD from NTU’s Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information and has served as an adjunct professor. In 2020, she received the National Day Silver Medal for Administration from the President of the Republic of Singapore.
A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 35,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Business, Computing & Data Science, Engineering, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, Medicine, Science, and Graduate colleges.
NTU is also home to world-renowned autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Earth Observatory of Singapore, Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N).
Ranked amongst the world’s top universities, the University’s main campus is also frequently listed among the world’s most beautiful. Known for its sustainability, NTU has achieved 100% Green Mark Platinum certification for all its eligible building projects. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a medical campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district.
The latest from Nanyang Technological University
A breath of fresh science: #NTUsg, @SUSTechSZ and Lipigon Pharmaceuticals are developing an inhaled therapy to help patients recover faster from severe lung infections.
The treatment targets ANGPTL4, a protein linked to excessive inflammation and lung damage, and is delivered
Building a safer campus: HERE4U 2026 recently brought the #OneNTU community together through interactive workshops, role-playing and a heartfelt sharing of personal experiences to better recognise, prevent and respond to #bullying.
Organised by the University Wellbeing Office,
A fresh take on AI: #NTUsg scientists have developed a model that predicts bacterial growth across different foods, helping retailers anticipate food freshness and therefore better manage shelf life, storage and stock. Developed at the Future Ready Food Safety Hub (FRESH@NTU) by
Small risk, yet still raising big questions: While the tsunami risk in Singapore remains very low, it is not zero. In Episode 3 of the #NTUsgThinks podcast, Prof Adam Switzer from #NTUsg’s Asian School of the Environment (@ntu_ase) and Director of CIFAL@NTU explains why modelling
Global experiences are integral to the #NTUsg journey. From presenting research in Dublin to internships across Africa and projects as far as Antarctica, #NTUsgStudents are taking learning far beyond the classroom. Through scholarships, grants, and financial support, these
Could the key to slowing #ParkinsonsDisease lie in how #braincells process fat? Researchers from #NTUsg have identified a fat-producing enzyme, GPAT, as a potential driver of brain cell damage in Parkinson’s disease by disrupting cellular energy and increasing protein toxicity.
What began as a sandbox for #NTUsg student stories has grown into HEY!, an award-winning platform for capturing ideas shaping campus life – from AI-generated personalities to immersive AR experiences, and even the occasional T-Rex moment 👀
It showcases student creativity, bold
Driving AI-powered mobility: Safer, smarter and more sustainable mobility is set to accelerate as #NTUsg and AUMOVIO launch the second phase of their Corporate Laboratory partnership.
The partnership will develop #ArtificialIntelligence systems that can be more readily and
Shaping a new paradigm of learning with #AI in Singapore: #NTUsg is transforming #UndergraduateEducation by embedding AI across its curriculum, preparing students to thrive in an AI-driven world.
By 2030, AI will be integrated into 40% of courses across all 52 undergraduate
Smart campus, smarter thinking
The NTU Smart Campus is a living testbed of tomorrow’s technologies that demonstrates how innovative digital and tech-enabled solutions support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.
Home to a critical mass of talent and infrastructure in the key areas that are shaping the Fourth Industrial Revolution, NTU Singapore is working with industries and the government to spearhead innovations for the betterment of society.
In 2024 NTU launched the College of Computing and Data Science, to deepen its investment and efforts in artificial intelligence, computing, and data science. Through a suite of cutting-edge programmes and state-of-the-art research facilities, the college aims to groom the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators for the digital age.
Mission and vision
Mission
To nurture leaders and create societal impact through education, research, and service.
Vision
A great global university founded on science and technology.
Global Reach
NTU’s international outreach is broad and strong and includes more than 570 academic and research partnerships with institutions across the United States, Europe, the Asia-Pacific and beyond. The University has over 250 industry partners, including more than 20 corporate and joint labs set up with industry leaders such as Alibaba and Rolls-Royce. Two-thirds of NTU’s faculty and research staff are international, representing more than 70 countries.
In 2017, NTU joined the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), a consortium of more than 60 research-intensive universities linking the Americas, Asia and Australasia. NTU is also a founding member of the Asian Science and Technology Pioneering Institutes of Research and Education (ASPIRE) League, which comprises 5 leading technological institutions in East Asia working together to enhance collaboration in research and exchange of students and faculty.
Sustainable Innovation
In October 2021, NTU unveiled a 15-year sustainability manifesto with a pledge to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035, halve net energy utilisation and launch new sustainability courses, among other initiatives. NTU also became the first university in the world to issue a sustainability-linked bond.
The University’s main campus hosts eight zero-energy buildings, the most among organisations in Singapore. These include two of Asia’s largest wooden buildings, Gaia and The Wave.
NTU is the winner of two sustainability awards – the Whole Systems Approach Excellence Award conferred by the International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN) which recognises the university’s sustainable practices in the areas of research, education, community engagement, and infrastructure developments, and the EuroCham Sustainability Award in the Environmental, Social and Governance Investments category where NTU was the only Institute of Higher Learning among the finalists.
Research Strategy
NTU performs cutting-edge research through various strategic national and international research programmes. The University hosts two out of seven national Research Centres of Excellence (RCEs) – the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering and Institute for Digital Molecular Analytics and Science, all conducting research aligned with the long-term strategic interests of Singapore.
NTU is also the lead local partner in 7 out of 9 national CREATE centres, set up with elite international universities.
Research in NTU is carried out within and across the colleges/schools and RCEs, supported by 36 university-level research institutes.
Research Clusters
NTU’s research plan is anchored by six clusters from Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), as well as Social Sciences, Humanities & the Arts for People & the Economy (SHAPE).
These interdisciplinary clusters are aligned to NTU’s Humanity Grand Challenges and mapped to strategic priorities:
- Health & Society
- Resilient Urbanisation & Natural Ecosystems
- Artificial & Augmented Intelligence
- Future of Industry
- Brain & Learning
- Culture, Organisations & Society
National University of Singapore
W100 Representative
Chua Loo Lin
Chief Communications Officer
Mr Chua Loo Lin is Chief Communications Officer at the National University of Singapore (NUS) where he oversees university branding and communications, including media relations, reputation management, marketing communications, digital communications, VIP events and protocol, issues management, as well as crisis communications.
A seasoned communications specialist with over two decades of experience, Loo Lin started his career in the Singapore civil service in 1997, spending seven years in different roles at the Ministry of Communications and Information, Ministry of Law and Ministry of Finance, cutting his teeth on campaigns, publications, media relations, and research analysis. After serving his scholarship bond with the Singapore government, he joined the Singapore Management University and spent the next seven years building and elevating the profile of the university during its nascent years.
Taking a plunge into the private sector, Loo Lin then took on a role at HSBC Singapore where he managed banking and financial communications in areas ranging from consumer banking and insurance, private banking, and succession planning, to change management and organisational culture.
Before joining NUS, Loo Lin led destination communications at Resorts World Sentosa, navigating the adrenaline-charged world of roller coasters, Halloween Horror Nights, deep sea creatures, Michelin-starred chefs, food and wine festivals, and celebrity red carpet events.
Loo Lin graduated from NUS with a Bachelor of Laws, and holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication from the Nanyang Technological University.
National University of Singapore (NUS) is a leading global university centred in Asia, founded in 1905 through the donation of $87,000 raised by the local community and with an initial enrolment of 23 students. Today, they are Singapore’s flagship university consistently ranked first in Asia and among the leading universities in the world.
The National University of Singapore has 3 campuses; Kent Ridge, Bukit Timah and Outram. With 13 undergraduate schools, 4 graduate schools and 30 university-level research institutes and centres, the university is renowned for its pioneering new models of innovation.
The Latest from National University of Singapore
What does it take to change the world? A new @nuscollege course taught by a former Member of Parliament gives students an inside look at the parliamentary lawmaking process and how they can engage meaningfully with it to advance causes they care about.
Progress through policy: NUS College course highlights role of legislation in changemaking
In Singapore and many other parts of the world, the national Parliament is where policies that impact everyday lif...
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Congrats NUS VP (Global Health) and Dean of Public Health Prof Teo Yik Ying and other distinguished leaders affiliated to NUS on your appointment to the Accra Reset Initiative — a high-level panel reshaping global health architecture and governance! More: http://instagram.com/p/DW5sNBek0h-
Interdisciplinary research in NUS significantly advances academic inquiry as students engage in meaningful inquiry, collaborate with mentors, and communicate their findings to wider communities. #NUSImpact
Unbridled curiosity and outsized impact: Interdisciplinary research ignites discovery at NUS
As students explore complex questions across disciplines and reframe contemporary challenges, undergraduate research at NU...
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NUS researchers Dr Sapphire Lin and Assoc Prof Bina Rai are changing how we approach age-friendly tech! Through HD@QT, they're building solutions like ambient intelligence and serious games, all by listening to older adults. #NUSImpact #NUSResearch
From conversations to code: NUS researchers craft age-friendly tech with the community at heart
In the bustling landscape of technological innovation, progress often begins with algorithms and circuits. Yet, for Dr...
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It's #WorldHealthDay! This year’s theme, “Together for health. Stand with science,” reminds us of how research and collaboration improve lives around the world. Here's NUS President's post on Prof Alex Cook's work at our School of Public Health - http://instagram.com/p/DWz53TzE1Nb!
They are WORLD CHAMPIONS! Heartiest congrats to our @nus_law students who clinched the title at this year’s prestigious Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition in Washington D.C.! Check out NUS President’s post at http://instagram.com/p/DWyU8-Ok5v-!
Can a nurse also be an inventor?
@NUSNursing alum Reina is doing it all: From securing funding for her own medical device to co-creating an AI assistant at @mySGH, all while pursuing her Master’s at @NUSMedicine! 💡
Ready to build a career beyond the ward? http://nus.edu/shapeyourfuture-reina
Congrats to NUS High School of Math & Science for winning the 30th NUS Geography Challenge! Organised by NUS Geography, the national competition saw close to 500 students tackle how cities like Singapore can balance housing, sustainability & liveability.
Students examine what makes a liveable city at 30th NUS Geography Challenge
Students from the NUS High School of Mathematics and Science yesterday emerged champions of the 30th NUS Geography ...
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Introducing a wearable sensor that continuously monitors fatigue & stress! Developed by NUS researchers, this AI-powered hydrogel sensor system accurately tracks heart signals & blood pressure throughout daily activities, outperforming commercial devices.
https://news.nus.edu.sg/smart-sensor-decodes-fatigue-and-stress-from-body-signals-on-the-move/
Founded by the community
for the community
The National University of Singapore has built a global network of partner institutes in education and research, with collaboration promoting an exchange of ideas that can lead to high levels of research and groundbreaking innovation.
The university has 13 partnerships, 31 partners and 4 network associations globally.
The National University of Singapore Overseas College programme, which allows participating students to experience international and entrepreneurial exposure, has nine locations including Beijing, Israel, Lausanne, Munich, New York, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Singapore and Stockholm.
Strategic Thrusts
P romote the NUS brand name internationally
R aise the global awareness of NUS students and staff
I dentify partnerships for a transformative global experience
D evelop international programmes for our students, staff and partners with the support of NUS Faculties/Schools and Departments
E ngage NUS faculty and staff to enhance processes and services that facilitate international activities on NUS’ campuses
Mission and vision
- VISION: a leading global university shaping the future
- MISSION: to educate, inspire and transform
- VALUES: innovation, resilience excellence, respect, integrity
An integrated approach that brings together researchers from diverse fields
$758.12m
Research Funding Awarded
30
University-level Research Institutes and Centres
Consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Asia and the world, the National University of Singapore is internationally respected for its high-quality research in science, technology and the humanities – and, increasingly, at the interfaces between the areas.
The National University of Singapore published 8,341 papers in international journals during 2015, 814 projects were launched, and 687 projects completed.
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