AlumNUS

Changing the Game for the Greater Good

Medical technology trailblazer Mr Simranjit Singh (Science ‘04) has built a career around a common thread: using his knowledge and expertise to improve lives.

From NUS Business Graduate to Chef

Drawing from his experience in Michelin-starred kitchens and private dining, Mr Shane Gan (Business ’14) blends Southeast Asian flavours and his love for food at South & East.

Singapore at the Crossroads

As the ‘Little Red Dot’ turns 60 in 2025, distinguished thought leaders from the NUS community reflect on factors that have contributed to the nation’s success and ponder how to navigate challenges for the next 60 years.

Meet the Faculty: Noorman Abdullah

Dr Noorman Abdullah (Arts & Social Sciences ’02, MSocSci ’05) is a Senior Lecturer and the Assistant Dean (External Relations & Student Life) within the Department of Sociology & Anthropology and the Department of Malay Studies at the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FASS). His research interests include religion and society; race relations; decolonial pedagogies; and sensory studies.

Expanding the Singapore Story

Award-winning author Mr Peh Shing Huei (Arts & Social Sciences ’00) is on a mission to contribute to the nation’s historical record by sharing new perspectives on the lives of its most notable figures.

Game Changers

NUS School of Design and Environment alumni Dr Balaji Kalluri (PhD ’17) and Dr Ashan Asmone (PhD ’20) are preparing future environmental leaders through a game-based approach to learning.

“Do Well, Do Good, Help Others Do Better”

Dr Intan Azura Mokhtar (Science ’98, MPA ’09) has countless academic achievements under her belt. She has also served the people as a Member of Parliament. She talks to The AlumNUS about the motto that drives her and how academia cannot be divorced from real-life application.

Transforming and Creating Value

Participants gained valuable insights on business innovation, team accountability and navigating the software-as-a-service (SaaS) transition from tech CEO Ms Jasmin Young’s (Arts & Social Sciences ’97) talk at the NUS Be A-HEAD event.

Dealing with the Deepfake Dilemma

NUS Alumni Relations co-organised a spirited discussion centred on how society should navigate deepfakes while embracing innovation.