OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD

“ It is always heartening to hear students say, VT makes me love math!. ”

• Linear Algebra
• Advanced Calculus
• Engineering Math

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

• 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)