Teaching & Learning Team
LEE Li Neng
Deputy Director and Senior Lecturer
psylln@nus.edu.sg
Li Neng is a Deputy Director (Teaching & Learning) at CTLT, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, and a Fellow in the NUS Teaching Academy. A psychologist by training, he is interested in educational innovation and exploring ways to inculcate curiosity, creativity and critical thinking. He has also partnered with non-profit organisations to drive and evaluate both educational projects in several developing countries and would love to have conversations with others on any of the above.
Robin LOON
Deputy Director and Associate Professor
robinloon@nus.edu.sg
Robin Loon is a Deputy Director (Teaching & Learning) at CTLT, and an Associate Professor of Theatre Studies at the Department of English, Linguistics & Theatre Studies. A practising playwright and dramaturg, Robin also co-founded Centre 42, an arts development centre dedicated to the documentation, creation and promotion of texts for the Singapore stage. Apart from the theatre studies courses, Robin also co-teaches on GEN2001 “Theatre and Community Engagement” where he exposes students to the efficacy of theatre as a tool to engage communities. The first FASS faculty member to be placed on the FASS Inspiring Mentor Honour Roll, Robin believes in building communities with educators and learners.
LIU Mei Hui
Associate Director and Senior Lecturer
fstlmh@nus.edu.sg
Mei Hui advocates for the use of feedback to promote self-reflection and is committed to developing effective and scalable methods for providing meaningful feedback, particularly in large, diverse classrooms. She also believes that learning should extend beyond the classroom and textbooks, to foster both academic excellence and personal growth for students. Formerly an Assistant Dean of Student Life, she views student activities as vital for preparing students not only for professional success but also for leading purposeful lives. As a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Food Science and Technology, she also contributes to the International Union of Food Science and Technology’s (IUOFST) Working Group on Education, tackling emerging issues related to teaching in the discipline.
MUN Lai Yoke
Associate Director and Senior Lecturer
munlaiyoke@nus.edu.sg
Lai Yoke is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics. She teaches in the fields of international finance, financial economics, and macroeconomics. Her professional work experience includes working in both domestic and international banks, and fund management company. She has developed courses on new and emerging topics such as Driving towards the future: Battery Electric Vehicles, an interdisciplinary course in partnership between the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) and the Faculty of Science (FoS); and Life, Disrupted: The Sharing Revolution, a general education course. She also holds a postgraduate diploma in Education from the National Institute of Education.
Susan SEE THO
Associate Director and Associate Professor
susan.seetho@nus.edu.sg
Susan is Associate Director of CTLT and as well, Associate Professor and Assistant Dean (Undergraduate Studies) with the NUS Business School. She is a Chartered Accountant (Singapore) by profession and is certified in adult education and information systems’ risk. Being an educator who embraces social constructivism, Susan believes that learning is best facilitated in an environment that is highly relational, interactive, and experiential. Apart from her regular classroom facilitation and involvement in education administration, Susan’s pedagogical works revolve around curriculum and instructional design, and the application of technology and systems for learning and assessment. A former recipient of NUS LIFT and Blended Learning grants, Susan is an advocate for active learning through blended learning designs, problem-based learning, and work-study internship arrangements. Her educational research interests reside mainly in the philosophy, history and sociology of education.
Stephen TAY En Rong
Associate Director and Associate Professor
stephen.tay@nus.edu.sg
Stephen believes in active learning through question-and-answer generation. This sparked the development of scenario-based student generated questions and answers (sb-SGQA), which was implemented in various courses to improve student learning. Beyond pedagogy, Stephen is also active in andragogy with engagements by local and overseas organisations such as the Singapore Environment Institute and ASEAN Centre for Energy. Stephen is a Fellow of the Teaching Academy, and was awarded the University Teaching Awards Honour Roll (2024-2028).
Kiruthika RAGUPATHI
Senior Associate Director
kiruthika@nus.edu.sg
Kiruthika RAGUPATHI heads the professional development pillar at the Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT) at NUS. With over 30 years of experience in academic development, she has been instrumental in shaping key initiatives, including the Professional Development Programme–Teaching (PDP-T), Course Design Institute (CDI), Educator-in-Residence Programme (EiRP), and Open Conversations. She is committed to improving teaching quality and student learning outcomes through evidence-based practices and continual refinement of pedagogical tools. Kiruthika’s research focuses on academic development, assessment and feedback, technology-enhanced learning, interdisciplinary education, and student living-learning experiences. Her PhD in Higher Education: Research, Evaluation, and Enhancement from Lancaster University underscores her expertise in advancing innovative and impactful educational practices.
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Mark GAN
Associate Director
cdtgjs@nus.edu.sg
Dr Mark GAN Joo Seng is an Associate Director of the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT) and a Resident Fellow at Helix House. As an academic developer, he has been involved in a wide variety of initiatives and programmes to enhance professional development of staff within faculties, schools and beyond. Some of the key programmes include the Development of a Teaching Portfolio for growth and promotion purposes, a teacher mentorship programme, setting up of Learning Communities and the Affiliates Programme on Educational leadership. His research interests lie in the areas of feedback and assessment, reflective practice and the impact of academic development work on teaching quality. Mark received his PhD in Education from the University of Auckland, New Zealand.
Verily TAN
Senior Education Specialist
vstan@nus.edu.sg
Verily TAN, a Senior Education Specialist at the Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT) , is well experienced in educational technology and pedagogy, focusing on blended learning, academic development, and technology-enhanced learning (TEL). With a Master’s degree in Learning Sciences and a Ph.D. in Instructional Systems Technology from Indiana University Bloomington, her research interests include online teaching and learning, interdisciplinary STEM learning, and collaborative design. Verily also actively contributes to understanding andragogy, the methods of teaching adult learners, in her role at CTLT.
YEO Zi Hui
Education Specialist
zihui-yeo@nus.edu.sg
YEO Zi Hui is a passionate academic developer committed to the advancement of higher education. At the Centre, she is involved in designing, developing, delivering and evaluating professional development programmes, and works closely with educators to creatively translate evidence-informed teaching and learning strategies onto the ground.
Aside from her work as a practitioner, Zi Hui also contributes actively to the education literature. She has experience using both quantitative and qualitative methods, including Natural Language Processing and classroom observations, to inquire into the classroom. Her work has been presented at conferences such as the Higher Education Research & Development Society of Australasia and published in academic journals like the Teaching and Learning Inquiry. Learn more about her on her LinkedIn profile.
Lionel Lim
Education Specialist
llcl@nus.edu.sg
Lionel Lim is an academic developer committed to the advancement of higher education. His Psychology background coupled with his years of experience in teaching has provided Lionel with a strong base of pedagogical knowledge, which translates into strong insights that aid the development, designing and furthering the training of effecting Teaching assistants. Lionel is also dedicated to creating and refining programs that enhance the skills and effectiveness of adult educators, ensuring they are well-equipped to meet the evolving needs of their learners.
R Vidya
Education Specialist
rvidya@nus.edu.sg
R Vidya is a dedicated instructional coach with a strong passion for designing innovative learning environments that inspire and engage students. With a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Adelaide and a specialisation in Instructional Design and Technology from the National Institute of Education (NIE), she is committed to helping faculty enhance their teaching practices by incorporating evidence-based approaches and digital technologies.