Assoc Prof TAN,
Victor


Ph.D (University of California, Los Angeles) M. Sc, B.Sc (HONS) (NUS)

Department of Mathematics
 



Outstanding Educator Award

" It is always heartening to hear students say, VT makes me love math!"

Current Teaching Portfolio
  • Linear Algebra
  • Advanced Calculus
  • Engineering Math

Teaching Achievements
  • Plays a key role in the training and development of graduate tutors
  • Engages in outreach programmes that promote learning of mathematics to school teachers which include conducting workshops and enrichment classes at various levels
  • Actively involved in the Singapore Mathematical Society and Math Olympiad
  • Assisted in developing the curriculum of the math courses for the University's Engineering Science Programme

Teaching Strengths
  • Employs various technologies, live demonstrations and analogies to help students comprehend math concepts and their physical meanings
  • Uses IT extensively for teaching such as Integrated Virtual Learning Environment (IVLE) and animations; also manages a Discussion Forum to facilitate interaction among students and to encourage self-learning
  • Developed a web-based component "Virtual lab" which allows students to use web tools anytime anywhere to explore and visualise concepts learnt in class

Publication Credits
  • Published two textbooks on Engineering Math (2006) and Linear Algebra (2006) respectively
  • Editor of Singapore Math Olympiads books
  • Contributed numerous articles on teaching in University publications

International Standing
  • Won Best Paper Award at Asia Technology Conference on Mathematics (2005)

Awards and Accolades
  • Annual Teaching Excellence Award (2004/2005)
  • University Excellent Teacher Award (2003/2004)
  • NUS Excellent Teacher Award (2002/2003, 2001/2002)
  • Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (2005/2006. 2004/2005, 2003/2004, 2002/2003, 2001/2002)

Teaching Aspiration
To help students achieve mathematical competency – the ability to judge the validity of mathematical arguments, formulate mathematical arguments rigorously and generalise mathematical concepts.