ALUMNI NEWS
ST Engineering CEO and CDE Alumnus Mr Vincent Chong appointed to NUS Board of Trustees
The National University of Singapore (NUS) will appoint Mr Vincent Chong to its Board of Trustees on 1 July 2026.
Mr Chong is Group President & CEO of ST Engineering, a global technology, defence and engineering group with a portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defence and public security segments. An alumnus, Mr Chong also serves on the boards of Jurong Port and the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, and was a member of Singapore’s Economic Strategy Review Committee on Global Competitiveness.
Mr Chong received his Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from NUS in 1994 and received the Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award in 2021.
Mr Hsieh Fu Hua, Chairman of the NUS Board, said, “We are delighted to welcome Vincent to our Board. His broad industry and leadership experience, international outlook and deep understanding of technology and engineering will certainly enrich our discussions.”
Members of the Board of Trustees are appointed by the Minister for Education. The Board is made up of eminent leaders from the public sector, academia, business and various professions. The Board works closely with the management and stakeholders of the University to shape its vision, chart major directions, and guide significant initiatives.
More details on the appointment here.
CDE welcomes alumni home at NUS Homecoming 2026
Each year, NUS Homecoming welcomes alumni back to reconnect with friends, revisit cherished moments, and continue conversations no matter where life has taken them.
It was especially wonderful to see CDE alumni with their families, introducing the next generation of potential innovators to our campus.
Our faculty, staff, and students were proud to showcase the exciting work happening today, bridging the legacy of our alumni with the future they helped build.
Highlights for the day this year included contributions from CDE:
- Interactive demos from the student teams behind JellyBot and Calibur Robotics from the NUS Engineering Design and Innovation Centre.
- Exclusive tour of the Satellite Technology and Research (STAR) Centre, giving families a glimpse into Singapore's cutting-edge space technology research.
A huge thank you to our alumni for making the journey back, and to everyone who made the day a resounding success.
"Seeing our alumni return is a powerful reminder of our enduring community. Their journey laid the foundation for the incredible innovation we see today, from our student-led robotics teams to our cutting-edge space research. Homecoming is more than a reunion; it’s a celebration of our shared past and a glimpse into the exciting future we are building together," shared Associate Professor Arthur Tay, CDE Vice Dean (Alumni Relations).
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering Operation Orion Alumni Dinner
Operation Orion is one of the longest-running student-led overseas community involvement projects in NUS. Affiliated with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the initiative was founded in 2000 under the mentorship of Asst Prof Chew Soon Hoe and is currently guided by Assoc Prof Justin Yeoh.
Since its inaugural overseas project in Yangon, Myanmar, Operation Orion has grown into a flagship programme with a legacy spanning almost three decades. What began as a student volunteer initiative has evolved into a vibrant network of students, alumni and industry partners committed to creating meaningful and sustainable impact in communities across Southeast Asia.
Beyond its overseas projects, Operation Orion has fostered strong bonds among generations of participants. Current students and alumni regularly come together to share experiences, exchange ideas and explore opportunities for collaboration and service.
The latest annual alumni gathering was held on 10 April 2026 at NUS. The event brought together past and present members of the Operation Orion family, including Asst Prof Chew Soon Hoe, Assoc Prof Justin Yeoh and fellow colleagues. The evening provided an opportunity for alumni and students to reconnect, reflect on the project's journey, and discuss future initiatives to continue strengthening the Operation Orion community and its mission of service.
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Two NUS ECE Alumni recognised on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list
Dr Kevin Qinghong Lin and Dr Xingyi Yang, both PhD graduates from the NUS Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, have been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list in the Healthcare & Science category.
Supervised by Dr Mike Shou, Dr Lin has distinguished himself through his contributions to artificial intelligence research. Following his PhD at NUS ECE, he is now a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Oxford, where his work focuses on multimodal AI agents that can observe, reason and act alongside humans. His research holds significant potential for advancing scientific discovery and reshaping how intelligent systems interact with people. To date, his work has received more than 3,000 citations.
Dr Yang, who was supervised by Dr Xinchao Wang, has also established an impressive record in AI research. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research spans generative AI, spatial intelligence, and AI applications in healthcare and science, with a focus on building efficient and controllable systems capable of generating visual content, understanding 3D space, and reasoning about dynamic real-world environments. His work has received more than 5,000 citations, including over 1,000 citations for his 2020 paper on the use of AI in COVID-19 diagnosis.
Their inclusion in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list reflects the impact of their research contributions and highlights the calibre of talent nurtured at NUS ECE.
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ALUMNI NEWS
ST Engineering CEO and CDE Alumnus Mr Vincent Chong appointed to NUS Board of Trustees
The National University of Singapore (NUS) will appoint Mr Vincent Chong to its Board of Trustees on 1 July 2026.
Mr Chong is Group President & CEO of ST Engineering, a global technology, defence and engineering group with a portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defence and public security segments. An alumnus, Mr Chong also serves on the boards of Jurong Port and the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, and was a member of Singapore’s Economic Strategy Review Committee on Global Competitiveness.
Mr Chong received his Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from NUS in 1994 and received the Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award in 2021.
Mr Hsieh Fu Hua, Chairman of the NUS Board, said, “We are delighted to welcome Vincent to our Board. His broad industry and leadership experience, international outlook and deep understanding of technology and engineering will certainly enrich our discussions.”
Members of the Board of Trustees are appointed by the Minister for Education. The Board is made up of eminent leaders from the public sector, academia, business and various professions. The Board works closely with the management and stakeholders of the University to shape its vision, chart major directions, and guide significant initiatives.
More details on the appointment here.
CDE welcomes alumni home at NUS Homecoming 2026
Each year, NUS Homecoming welcomes alumni back to reconnect with friends, revisit cherished moments, and continue conversations no matter where life has taken them.
It was especially wonderful to see CDE alumni with their families, introducing the next generation of potential innovators to our campus.
Our faculty, staff, and students were proud to showcase the exciting work happening today, bridging the legacy of our alumni with the future they helped build.
Highlights for the day this year included contributions from CDE:
- Interactive demos from the student teams behind JellyBot and Calibur Robotics from the NUS Engineering Design and Innovation Centre.
- Exclusive tour of the Satellite Technology and Research (STAR) Centre, giving families a glimpse into Singapore's cutting-edge space technology research.
A huge thank you to our alumni for making the journey back, and to everyone who made the day a resounding success.
"Seeing our alumni return is a powerful reminder of our enduring community. Their journey laid the foundation for the incredible innovation we see today, from our student-led robotics teams to our cutting-edge space research. Homecoming is more than a reunion; it’s a celebration of our shared past and a glimpse into the exciting future we are building together," shared Associate Professor Arthur Tay, CDE Vice Dean (Alumni Relations).
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering Operation Orion Alumni Dinner
Operation Orion is one of the longest-running student-led overseas community involvement projects in NUS. Affiliated with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the initiative was founded in 2000 under the mentorship of Asst Prof Chew Soon Hoe and is currently guided by Assoc Prof Justin Yeoh.
Since its inaugural overseas project in Yangon, Myanmar, Operation Orion has grown into a flagship programme with a legacy spanning almost three decades. What began as a student volunteer initiative has evolved into a vibrant network of students, alumni and industry partners committed to creating meaningful and sustainable impact in communities across Southeast Asia.
Beyond its overseas projects, Operation Orion has fostered strong bonds among generations of participants. Current students and alumni regularly come together to share experiences, exchange ideas and explore opportunities for collaboration and service.
The latest annual alumni gathering was held on 10 April 2026 at NUS. The event brought together past and present members of the Operation Orion family, including Asst Prof Chew Soon Hoe, Assoc Prof Justin Yeoh and fellow colleagues. The evening provided an opportunity for alumni and students to reconnect, reflect on the project's journey, and discuss future initiatives to continue strengthening the Operation Orion community and its mission of service.
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Two NUS ECE Alumni recognised on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list
Dr Kevin Qinghong Lin and Dr Xingyi Yang, both PhD graduates from the NUS Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, have been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list in the Healthcare & Science category.
Supervised by Dr Mike Shou, Dr Lin has distinguished himself through his contributions to artificial intelligence research. Following his PhD at NUS ECE, he is now a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Oxford, where his work focuses on multimodal AI agents that can observe, reason and act alongside humans. His research holds significant potential for advancing scientific discovery and reshaping how intelligent systems interact with people. To date, his work has received more than 3,000 citations.
Dr Yang, who was supervised by Dr Xinchao Wang, has also established an impressive record in AI research. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research spans generative AI, spatial intelligence, and AI applications in healthcare and science, with a focus on building efficient and controllable systems capable of generating visual content, understanding 3D space, and reasoning about dynamic real-world environments. His work has received more than 5,000 citations, including over 1,000 citations for his 2020 paper on the use of AI in COVID-19 diagnosis.
Their inclusion in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list reflects the impact of their research contributions and highlights the calibre of talent nurtured at NUS ECE.