FACULTY AND STAFF UPDATES
New Faculty and Staff
Ms Asma-Annie Khawatmi
Associate Professor, Department of Architecture
Ms Asma Khawatmi is appointed as an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture effective April 2025. She currently serves as Director of the international postgraduate Master of Arts in Urban Design (MAUD) programme. A French-registered architect and urbanist, her career has been defined by a dual commitment to professional practice and academic engagement, which she has pursued consistently since 2001.
Her practice focuses on urban and architectural project development in both local and international contexts, spanning the public and private sectors. She has cultivated a particular interest in the urban transformations of Western and Southeast Asian cities, where she has led design projects, advised on planning strategies, and contributed to design-based research initiatives.
Since 2007, Asma has taught and conducted research across France, Europe, and Asia, working extensively through collaborations with international universities, experts, and research centres to develop multi-scalar, sustainable urban design methodologies that address the complex challenges of contemporary urbanism.
At NUS, she has played a key role in shaping postgraduate education in urban design for over 17 years. Her teaching and research address pressing global issues such as climate change, rapid urbanisation, and resource scarcity, with a strong focus on Post-Carbon Cities, urban regeneration, megacity development, and resilience.
Her research and publications include several articles on “Shophouse typologies” in Asia and the concept of the “productive city” in Singapore.
Dr Robin Hartanto Honggare
Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture
Dr Robin Hartanto Honggare joined the Department of Architecture in April 2025. He is a historian working at the intersection of architecture, environmental humanities, and commodity histories. His current book project examines the extensive network of buildings that enabled commodity production in the Dutch East Indies. Robin received his PhD in Architecture and a master’s degree in critical and curatorial practices from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. His research has been supported by the Graham Foundation, the Social Science Research Council, the American-Indonesian Cultural & Educational Foundation, and Nieuwe Instituut.
Ms Tung Yan Janice
Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture
Ms Janice Tung joined the Department of Architecture in April 2025 as an Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture. Her work explores the intersections of social-ecological systems, with a focus on nature-based solutions, climate resilience, and place-based, participatory scenario planning. She brings experience from both the public and private sectors, having served as Assistant Director at Gardens by the Bay, where she was involved in technical advisory and long-term strategic planning; and have practiced across the United States, Europe, and Asia with firms including Sasaki Associates, West 8, Reed Hilderbrand, and Ramboll Studio Dreiseitl. Janice holds a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from Cornell University and a Master in Urban Design from the Harvard Graduate School of Design. Outside of academia, she is an avid outrigger canoe paddler and holds a WSET Level 2 certification in wines.
Ms Kee Lay Kiong Christina
Senior Executive, Office of Development, Dean’s Office
Ms Christina Kee joined the Office of Development, Dean’s Office in April 2025. Prior to joining us, she has spent most of her career in the education industry. In her leisure time, she enjoys baking, traveling, singing, and going for walks. Baking is therapeutic for her, and even more delightful when others enjoy her creations. She is excited to be part of the team at the Office of Development and is looking forward to contributing in her new role.
Promotions
| Name of Staff | Department/Division | Promotion |
| He Chaobin | Materials Science and Engineering | Full Professor effective from 1 January 2025. |
| Cheow Lih Feng | Biomedical Engineering | Associate Professor with tenure effective from 1 July 2025. |
Retirement
Mdm Salmiah Bte Tukiran, Management Assistant Officer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, last day of service is on 30 April 2025.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to Mdm Salmiah Bte Tukiran for over 43 years of dedicated service at NUS. Throughout the years, she has been a valued member of our team, contributing her time and expertise to managing the department’s administrative matters and academic programmes, and supporting both staff and students. She has also witnessed the department grow and evolve over the decades. As she embarks on this new chapter, we wish her all the best for a happy and fulfilling retirement! Her last day of service is on 30 April 2025.