University Awards 2009


Prof SAW,
Swee Hock

Ph.D (London School of Economics),
M.A, B.A (Hons)(University of Malaya, Singapore)

Professorial Fellow, Institute of
Southeast Asian Studies 		 



OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD

“ I share a fond association with my alma mater and look forward to many more years of a wonderful working relationship. ”

Lifetime Achievements
  • Made major contributions in the field of statistics, demography and investment management
  • His generous philanthropic donations have contributed greatly to the advancement of statistical and investment education and research at NUS

NUS Portfolio
  • Member, NUS Board of Trustees since 2006
  • Member, NUS Council (2004-2006)
  • Member, NUS Centennial Campaign Advisory Board (2004-2006)
  • Patron, Saw Centre for Financial Studies, NUS Business School since 2004
  • Senior Consultant, Applied Research Corporation (NUS) (1992-1999)
  • Professor of Statistics, Department of Economics and Statistics (1971-1991)

Service to Nation & International Community
  • Funded the establishment of medals, bursaries, scholarships, endowed professorships and the Saw Centre for Financial Studies at NUS
  • Funded scholarships in Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Management University, University of Hong Kong and the London School of Economics
  • Funded the ASEAN-China Study Programme, Malaysia Study Programme, and Southeast Lecture Series, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
  • Contributed regularly to various charities in Singapore
  • Served in some 30 international and local committees and organisations
  • Founding President, Singapore Institute of Statistics (1976-1987)
  • First Chairman of the National Statistical Commission, Singapore (1972-1975)
  • Founding Professor of Statistics, University of Hong Kong (1969-1971)

International Standing
  • Visiting positions held in overseas universities such as Princeton, Stanford, London and Cambridge universities (1981-1992)
  • Council Member, International Population Union (1989-1991)
  • Chairman, Regional Search Committee for Asia, International Statistical Institute (1988-1989)
  • Member, United Nations Advisory Committee on Post-Adjustment Questions (1985-1987)
  • Member, East Asia and Pacific Regional Committee, Bernoulli Society (1979-1987)
  • Member, Advisory Panel of the World Population Society (1973-1985)

Awards and Accolades
  • Honorary Fellow, London School of Economics since 2006
  • Distinguished Alumni Service Award (2005)

Future Aspiration
To continue my research and education activities at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies and the Saw Centre for Financial Studies.